His Honey Chapter 11

Chapter 11

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Fangda Law Firm, inside the senior partner's office.

Nan Weiping looked at Yu Zhinian, who was standing in front of him, "The security company called me, and Boss Lin also called me. Do you know what they were looking for me regarding?"

"..." Yu Zhinian didn't say anything.

"La Luna closed its doors and the police collected evidence. Boss Lin got nervous and couldn't wait for your explanation, so he looked for me directly in fear of neglecting some valued customer; the security company even mobilised a lot of people to look for someone, and their side also needs an explanation – Tell me, what's going on? Which one of our customers is making such a big fuss?"

"... It's not our client." Yu Zhinian replied.

Nan Weiping wasn't surprised, if there was a client who needed this level of treatment, he would know about it. He cast a sidelong glance at Yu Zhinian, "Then who is it?"

"... Xiao Yichi, a journalist."

Nan Weiping frowned, he seemed to have heard the name from Nan Jing, but his impression was vague. "Is that your personal relationship?"

Yu Zhinian acquiesced.

Nan Weiping looked at the employees coming and going outside the glass partition, holding back his anger, "Yu Zhinian, you've really drifted, are customer resources something we can use at will? Or is it because of personal matters? And it's now the senior partner review stage, if your competitors or the global committee know about it, you won't be able to get promoted in the future. Do you understand the stakes?"

Even Yu Zhinian had to bow his head and admit his mistake at this moment, "It's my fault."

Nan Weiping's chin lifted a bit, "Bring the tea over there to me."

Yu Zhinian went over, poured the hot tea, touched the cup to gauge the temperature, and then brought it over to Nan Weiping, "Lawyer Nan, don't be angry, this time it was me who was reckless."

Nan Weiping accepted it, blew on it a little, then lightly sipped it, easing his emotions. "... Who is that journalist to you? Partner?"

"No."

"Potential partner?"

"Not that either."

"Then why are you so eager to protect him?" It was strange that Nan Weiping believed him.

"... He's an acquaintance of my Aunt Pan, I have to take care of him."

Nan Weiping hummed, "Alright, alright, stop talking nonsense to me." He said, "I'll explain this matter to Boss Lin and the others for you; as a punishment, you will go home and reflect for a few days, I'll have someone else take over the work during this period."

Yu Zhinian knew that there was no room for negotiation and nodded, "Understood."

Yu Zhinian would rather be so busy that he couldn't keep his feet on the ground. Once he realised that he 'didn't need to work', his body slowed down and did everything slower.

Changing his clothes in the closet was slow, and taking a shower in the bathroom was also slow.

Time moved half a beat slower, as if every minute had been stretched out, so long that he couldn't spend it without thinking nonsense.

A waterfall of rain fell from the ceiling shower head. Yu Zhinian stood in it, closing his eyes and tilting his face up to accept the baptism of the water flow.

"Zhinian, I want to have sex with you..."

The voice appeared in his mind. Yu Zhinian snapped his eyes open and lowered his head, rubbing his hands vigorously over his face a few times. His body stood still for a few seconds. Then, he braced one hand against the wall and the other eventually travelled down his body.

A wet kiss full of aggression and desire, a firm yet elastic body, a voice full of lustful huskiness, and an exhale of hot and humid breath like the sultry steam of a summer day, finally converged in a single sentence, "Zhinian, I want to have sex with you..."

Yu Zhinian moved his hand.

The stream of water coalesced and fell down along his taut jawline.

A certain place, however, stiffened upward.

... Were his insides as soft and moist as his mouth?

When they tore off their clothes, would he wrap around him like a snake and claim him?

I want to cum inside him, I have to cum inside him. I want to be on top of you, doing what they do to cherry trees in the spring.

Yu Zhinian gritted his teeth and sped up his hand.

He would put his arms around his neck and bite his ear, "Zhinian..."

The water rushed, covering his muffled low gasps.

He stood looking dishevelled, waiting for his body to recover. Rising with the mist, there was a faint fishy odour.

Yu Zhinian cursed in a wolfish whisper, "Fuck."

Putting on his clothes, he was once again a well-dressed gentleman.

The next morning, Yu Zhinian went to accompany Auntie Pan.

Auntie Pan was surprised and laughed, "Why are you free at this hour?"

Yu Zhinian changed his shoes, "I'm on leave, I came to accompany you."

"It's long past time for you to take a break. You came just in time, there are some vegetables in the garden that are almost grown, I was planning to call you at noon."

"Okay, I'll go take a look and make you something good to eat today."

"Wait, what's wrong with your lips? Swollen?"

Yu Zhinian pursed his lips. He didn't wear a mask today because the wounds were almost healed and the scars were less obvious, so he would be able to sneak them by, "Yeah."

"Then I have to cook you some soup to reduce the swelling today." Auntie Pan chimed and went into the kitchen.

Yu Zhinian was collecting vegetables in the field, while Auntie Pan chatted with him from the side. There were a few times when she almost mentioned Xiao Yichi, but swallowed back her words.

Auntie Pan was too cautious, just because she was afraid of disturbing someone's marriage.

After La Luna, Yu Zhinian didn't think that Xiao Yichi and Wei Boheng still had a chance.

He wanted to tell Auntie that Xiao Yichi and his new date were unlikely. But he remembered that Xiao Yichi had called him a "little trumpet" before and warned him to shut up.

Every time the two of them confronted each other, Xiao Yichi was always right, and he was either speechless or unable to speak, and in the end, he could only be annoyed and frustrated.

Xiao Yichi's words were so penetrating that he was furious, but when he apologised to him that day in the small park, he was quite depressed.

Auntie went to the door to get the ingredients they had ordered online and Yu Zhinian rose from the ground.

How was he going to respond? Never mind?

I'm sorry, Yu Zhinian told himself that it was okay, but on the contrary, he felt a nagging worry. If he said it was fine, with Xiao Yichi's easy-going demeanour, he would truly turn over a new leaf. At that time, only he would care about this matter and would look foolish.

But if he didn't say anything, the other party was pitiful.

He couldn't see him like that.

The connection between him and Xiao Yichi was so thin that there was no longer a reason to meet. It was useless to think about anything.

Xiao Yichi had been at home for two days, and today he finally gathered his emotions.

Anyway, after apologising, if Yu Zhinian doesn't respond, there's nothing he can do.

He shouldn't see Yu Zhinian again, so it won't help if he dwells on it.

Da Shan clearly heard a bit of news from Wei Boheng and came to visit Xiao Yichi.

He had been observing him carefully, especially the injury on his lip.

Xiao Yichi brewed him a cup of tea and handed it over, "What do you want to ask? Say it, Brother will satisfy you."

Da Shan said, "... Boheng asked me to apologise to you again. He said that he gave you trouble during this period of time and hopes that you can find your own happiness in the future."

"Mhmm." Xiao Yichi responded simply as he took a sip of water.

"He told me roughly about La Luna... Sorry ah, I feel like an accomplice. I didn't realise that his ex-boyfriend was so fierce. I should have known better than to introduce you guys to each other."

"What does it have to do with you? It was me who agreed to meet in the first place. Who would have thought that this would happen afterward. I can only say that life is full of accidents."

"Luckily nothing happened to you, otherwise I would really feel bad."

Xiao Yichi put his arm around his shoulders, "Invite me to dinner, you won't feel this way after I drain your wallet."

Da Shan laughed. "Hey, how exactly were you rescued? Boheng said he wasn't quite sure."

"This, well..." Xiao Yichi deliberately rubbed his chin, "I'll tell you about it when you invite me for a second meal."

In the evening, Da Shan and Xiao Yichi went to eat at a large street stall.

Xiao Yichi was kind and made an approximate account over just one meal.

"... You mean, Yu Zhinian happened to be there, and he sent you, who was drugged, to the hospital?"

"Yes."

"... You were delirious and put your hands all over him, the other side... left you wounded, and after that, nothing actually happened?"

They actually discussed this in a crowded market area, which was sufficiently unconventional.

Xiao Yichi was still taking medicine, so he quit smoking and drinking for the time being. He picked up his chopsticks and stuffed them into his mouth, "You're a scout, and now you're reading too many strange novels, aren't you? What should happen to us? Tell me."

"You heartthrob, it's so strange that it doesn't work time after time with that Lawyer Yu." Da Shan's point of attention clearly wandered off.

"Hahaha! Thank you so much for both comforting me and hitting me at the same time."

Da Shan tilted his head and asked him, "You really don't have any chance with that Lawyer Yu?"

"No, I guess not."

"Then shall I introduce you to another one?"

"Don't, let's stop for now."

"Okay. Most of our brothers on the ship got married and had children, I hope that you will also find your other half soon."

"Thanks!" Xiao Yichi bumped Da Shan's beer glass with his own empty glass.

Saying goodbye to Da Shan, Xiao Yichi carried a bit of leftover food and went to the small park to look for the kitten.

She hadn't been around for two days. I wonder how she's doing.

Gone off to have a baby? Or did she meet a bad cat?

As he was thinking, with the help of the light, he realised that there was an extra figure in his usual spot. The man was crouching on the ground and stood up a moment later.

"..." Xiao Yichi took a step closer and spoke as if to confirm, "Lawyer Yu?"

Yu Zhinian turned around at the sound.

"Why are you here?" Xiao Yichi walked over.

Yu Zhinian lowered his head with a sideways glance. Xiao Yichi followed his gaze and saw that the kitten was burying its head in the food Yu Zhinian had given it.

Nice guy. Does this count as a change of heart when you see something different?

"I ate at Auntie Pan's place today and had leftovers, so I brought it here for the kitten. I also thought about not wasting it and taking my chances." Yu Zhinian explained his appearance.

Xiao Yichi nodded, "She hasn't shown up for two days, I was worried that something was wrong with her."

He squatted down to look at her, "That's good, your meals are delicious and nutritious." He stood up again, "How has Auntie Pan been doing?"

"Alright... What about Auntie Mai?"

"Her daughter is pregnant with her second child, so she went to another city to take care of her. I spoke to her last night, the old lady has a lot of energy."

"That's good."

Yu Zhinian wore a mask that day, Xiao Yichi guessed that he should have bitten the other party, leaving him with a small injury. The street lights didn't provide enough light, but it looked like it should be fine.

Wounds will always heal, and then the traces disappear without a trace. This accident of theirs will fade from memory just like this, right?

Yu Zhinian also saw the wound on Xiao Yichi's lip. At that time, the bite made him bleed, so naturally it didn't heal all that quickly.

He wanted to ask him if it still hurt, but felt that it was too presumptuous to ask, "Did you go out to eat?" He was referring to the bag in Xiao Yichi's hand.

"Yes. A friend came to visit me and we went out for dinner."

Who was the "friend"? Had he already turned the page?

Suddenly, it started to drizzle.

Xiao Yichi said to Yu Zhinian, "Let's go to that gazebo to take shelter, it's just a passing rain cloud."

Just as they walked into the gazebo, the rain picked up.

The two watched as the rain gradually blurred the scene outside and were speechless for a moment "... Are you still in contact with Lawyer Wei?" Yu Zhinian opened his mouth.

Xiao Yichi shook his head, "He wishes that I can find my own happiness."

"Then tonight... are you all ready to go?" Subtext: going to meet a new blind date again?

Xiao Yichi laughed. Why did he feel like he was a flirtatious man who was always ready to go when he was with Yu Zhinian?

"You're thinking too much. It was just good friends having dinner tonight." Xiao Yichi added, "I'm not like Lawyer Yu, whose conditions are so good and who can have whatever he wants."

This tone was sour. Yu Zhinian glanced at him, but before he could say anything, Xiao Yichi scratched his head, "Sorry, I'm used to upsetting you, consider it as if I didn't say anything."

In the end, he owed him, so his attitude had to be lowered.

Yu Zhinian looked back at the rain. "You didn't have a choice that night at La Luna. We both took a bite, it's all settled. I don't mind, you don't need to be overly conscious... You're better off being arrogant."

Xiao Yichi looked at Yu Zhinian.

The line of sight cast at him lingered for several seconds. Yu Zhinian wasn't quite used to it and turned his head, "You,"

Xiao Yichi smiled with both eyes curved, the corners of his mouth curving higher and higher.

"Ai!" Pulling on the wound, his whole face wrinkled up.

He wanted to touch the wound with his hands but felt that his hands were not clean, so he asked Yu Zhinian, "Is it bleeding again?"

Frowning, Yu Zhinian approached, "Let me see... no."

Xiao Yichi relaxed.

Suddenly, their four eyes met each other.

It was as if crashing into the peach blossom garden, disturbing a lake of clear waves, sparkling on all sides, peach blossoms brushing their faces from all sides, and the spring colours tantalising.

Yu Zhinian's Adam's apple unconsciously moved.

"Meow~~" The kitten suddenly leapt in from the rain, circled around the feet of the two of them, and finally stretched out its claws to try to scratch the bag of leftovers in Xiao Yichi's hand.

Both of their attention shifted to the wet kitten "I guess she's not full yet."

Xiao Yichi walked to the corner of the gazebo and opened the bag, and the kitten immediately stepped forward to bury her head.

It was only then that they realised the rain had become lighter.

Not knowing what to say again, Yu Zhinian said, "The rain is getting lighter, I should go."

"... Mhmm."

Xiao Yichi watched him run quickly into the rain, disappearing into the darkness ahead.

This rainy night scene ended... still unfinished.

The Mercedes stopped at a red light.

Returning to his car in the rain, Yu Zhinian's shirt was half wet, sticking to his skin and outlining the hard and aggressive curves of his chest. A drop of water dripped noiselessly from the tip of his hair and landed on his pants at the base of his thighs, leaving small water marks on the fabric.

He stared at the red light and took a deep breath.

A hushed fire burned deep in his abdomen. Oddly enough, his body wasn't thrilled with the idea of going to a fancy club to solve his problems.

Xiao Yichi returned home, closed the door and leaned against the back of it.

The guilt in his heart gradually disappeared due to Yu Zhinian's response. The overstepping thoughts that had been suppressed in the bottom of his heart floated out one by one, like the wandering souls of lustful ghosts, sweeping through his heart and hovering in his mind.

He unconsciously licked his lips. The wound was swept and it hurt a little. But this bit of pain stimulated his imagination – Tearing off the other person's human skin on the bed, letting him expose his animalistic nature, pouncing on him and biting him but without bleeding and getting hurt, how would that feel...

Xiao Yichi stared out into the half-lit living room, his hand probing into his pants.

After finishing, Xiao Yichi gasped for breath, looked at the slippery hand and smiled to himself.

There is a thief's heart but no thief's courage.

Two days passed.

Xiao Yichi checked his injuries – The bruise on his waist was dissipating, and the wound on his lip was almost healed.

It was time to go out and indulge.

Just as he was making up his mind to take action tonight, his cell phone rang.

When he looked, it was an incoming call from Da Shan.

"Hello?"

"Let me tell you something I overheard and then inquired about last night. But it involves someone else's job, so I'll only tell you if you promise to just know and not tell anyone." Da Shan said very seriously on the other end of the phone.

Mysterious.

Xiao Yichi held the cell phone while pouring himself a cup of hot water and responded in a good manner, "Okay okay, I promise, tell me."

Da Shan cleared his throat, "That Lawyer Yu, he supposedly found a bodyguard to secretly protect you early in the morning; that's why he was able to arrive in time when you had an accident."

Xiao Yichi's movement of wanting to drink water came to a screeching halt, "What?"

"Many of the employees in the high-level security companies in this city are retired officers and I'm good friends with some of them, so we'll go out for a drink or something from time to time. They've been under a lot of stress at work lately, and last night someone got drunk and revealed some details. When I heard it, I guessed they were referring to the La Luna incident. The subject they were responsible for protecting disappeared from the bar, and the lawyer on the client's side personally stepped in and used his connections to close all the exits from the bar to allow the bodyguards to look for the person. Eventually, the person was found and was taken to the hospital."

"..." Xiao Yichi blinked his eyes, his brain processing the sudden information.

Da Shan continued to drop bombs, "When I inquired, the date that lawyer hired the bodyguards was exactly the day after Wei Boheng was harassed by his ex-boyfriend. After the incident at La Luna, that lawyer ended the commission for the protection assignment, and there were bodyguards criticised for that."

Xiao Yichi tried to ask, "... Maybe they were talking about something else?"

Da Shan paused, "What you're saying is also possible, but according to my judgement, it's most likely that the person they were protecting was you."

Xiao Yichi rubbed his hair – How could it be such a thing?!

"Why did Yu Zhinian find someone to protect me?"

"One, a certain client asked him to do it, two, you played an important role in a certain event and had to be protected, three, he did it spontaneously. Which do you yourself think is the most likely?"

Thinking for a moment, Xiao Yichi had an answer in his mind, and he asked Da Shan, "... What do you think?"

"I think it's three. You were involved in the matter of Wei Boheng being harassed by his ex-boyfriend, so I guess Lawyer Yu was worried that you would be retaliated against; after the incident at La Luna, the culprit fell into the net, so naturally the protection could be ended."

Xiao Yichi held his forehead and muttered to himself, "Why would he do that?"

Da Shan asked from the other side, "He actually has his eye on you?"

"People's tastes don't change that easily." Xiao Yichi smiles helplessly, "Maybe he's doing this for his aunt's sake."

"Either way, the involvement between you has deepened. Yichi, don't you always say that you need to take the first step? I think it's an opportunity."

After ending the call with Da Shan, Xiao Yichi headed for the sofa and closed his eyes.

How could he and Yu Zhinian have a chance?

Ah, he had even resented him previously in the small park, saying that his business had nothing to do with him and telling him to shut up. At that time, he had already asked the bodyguards to protect him?

But Yu Zhinian was clearly so indifferent, saying that he couldn't tell such boring gossip to Auntie Pan. Did he actually know the truth about the gossip?

He also lied to him and said that he just happened to be at the bar as well.

Xiao Yichi couldn't figure it out.

Yu Zhinian, you are so hard to understand.

Xiao Yichi turned around and pressed the side of his heart. The thud of his heartbeat became more obvious.

After a moment of silence, he reached out and touched the wound on his lip. It didn't hurt, but it was a little itchy.

So itchy that he wanted to kiss.

His thief's courage... could it not be a little bit bigger?

‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵

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Translator Notes

Please feel free to comment any mistakes I made so I can improve and do better as I go through the book.

Translated January 6, 2024