After Marrying Bigshot Vegetable Boss - Chapter 63

Yu Lan felt he should be calm. 

However, the reality seemed completely opposite—he forgot what movement he was making, standing there dazed as if enchanted by some spell. 

But the warmth of Chu Wang’s lips still lingered on the back of his hand.

It was a similar temperature to his own, a soft touch, like the many kisses before bedtime meant to comfort. 

But it was different from all those.

Yu Lan didn’t know how long he had been in a daze or if he had pulled his hand back. It might have been a while, maybe Chu Wang was too handsome; but it seemed like only a moment because the warmth on his hand was still there, and he had blinked.

No one had ever made such a gesture towards him, so assured and reverent, with eyes full of unfeigned love, as if everything else at this moment became less important.

Yu Lan’s heart pounded, his chest heavy with emotional buildup to the point of discomfort.

He didn’t have time to think much and kept nodding vigorously, his limbs feeling somewhat weak, while trying to quickly help Chu Wang up.

“Doesn’t your leg still hurt like this?” Although his tone carried a hint of reproach, Yu Lan’s voice was muffled and a bit helpless, lacking any intimidation, almost sounding like he was whining.

“I have an idea about my condition, it’s fine.” Even though Chu Wang said this, he still looked at Yu Lan with eyes full of affection as he slowly stood up.

Just as Yu Lan was about to breathe a sigh of relief, he saw Chu Wang, now without the wheelchair, take a step forward and wrap his arms around him.

He smelled a clean scent from Chu Wang.

The beating of his heart seemed to slow down, and Yu Lan let himself sink into the embrace, realizing how tall and comforting Chu Wang was.

He thought dreamily, and hugged back.

When he finally managed to react, he stubbornly added, “The first day I came here, Liang Zhiyu pushed me over.”

“It was downstairs at that time.” Yu Lan closed his eyes to recall, “So many people I didn’t know were looking at me, and their gazes weren’t very friendly, as if everyone was waiting to see me make a fool of myself.”

He wasn’t really complaining and knew that what he said now was meaningless, but it felt like if he didn’t say something, he would be too nervous to know where to place his hands.

Everything felt like a dream, but Chu Wang was at the end of this dream, making it real.

The garden was empty, so it seemed Chu Wang had probably arranged it in advance.

Yu Lan felt he was awake and asked, “Where’s your ring?”

“If I promised, wouldn’t I have to put it on you?” Yu Lan looked at the men’s ring on his finger, which had been put on without him noticing, trying to calm his emotions, though it was still a bit difficult.

As he spoke, Chu Wang really took out another ring, as if he had been waiting for this question.

It seemed to be a process, but Yu Lan always felt like he was jumping into a trap that had been set for him.

Although he was happy to jump in.

“Really, does this mean I have to get married again?” Yu Lan murmured to ease his nervousness, “Wow, Mr. Yu is getting married twice before even graduating from college!”

“Mr. Yu, your hand is shaking a bit.” The high university student, who seemed not very perceptive, spoke in a deep voice.

“……” Yu Lan blinked, swallowed, and dodged a bit as he said, “Don’t worry about the teacher’s business.”

But Yu Lan didn’t dodge; Chu Wang, who had almost fully recovered, suddenly leaned in, unable to resist, and kissed his lips with closed eyes.

Yu Lan was stunned for just a moment before slightly parting his lips to respond.

Chu Wang’s kiss seemed to take away his panic, making him gradually calm down, though his tongue was still hot, creating an unmistakable sense of intimacy that made Yu Lan emit small, involuntary sounds due to the difficulty of breathing.

Even though it was winter, he felt very warm.

Before Yu Lan could fully react, he suddenly felt his body lift, only to realize Chu Wang had picked him up and was holding his legs securely.

Compared to the sudden sense of weightlessness, Yu Lan was truly startled. He quickly patted Chu Wang’s shoulder, not daring to use too much force, “Put me down quickly! What if my legs can’t take it!”

“You’re so light, even lighter than the equipment I use for weight training.” Chu Wang expertly distributed the weight, so his legs didn’t bear much extra load, and then spoke almost to himself, “I’ve wanted to do this for a long time.”

This phrase he had repeated twice today, making the proposal seem like a meticulously planned act but also an impulsive longing.

Yu Lan felt his entire chest was filled, but he didn’t forget Chu Wang’s wheelchair: “Put me down! Your wheelchair hasn’t been moved yet!”

Chu Wang was about to kiss him again, but Yu Lan shook his head, making him put down Yu Lan. Looking at the wheelchair on the ground, his gaze seemed to say, “I knew I shouldn’t have used the wheelchair to surprise him.”

Of course, Yu Lan had another reason: fearing Chu Wang might be so happy that he would carry him all the way back to the room.

Unlike being watched by strangers at school, it was rather embarrassing to be watched by so many people at home.

“Does the doctor know?” When Chu Wang put him back on the ground, the romantic atmosphere finally dissipated a bit. Yu Lan coughed and tried to make the topic slightly more serious, “Should we inform him?”

“……” Chu Wang wasn’t unaware of Yu Lan’s concern, so he patiently answered, “I told him yesterday.”

But Yu Lan seemed still worried, so he patted the back of the wheelchair again, “Why don’t you sit back in the wheelchair for a bit? I’ll push you up. You must be tired from standing so long.”

Chu Wang wanted to say that he wasn’t as weak as Yu Lan thought, and the pain during rehab was due to his muscles not yet recovered. Now he could walk and with the influence of his previous condition, he would soon fully recover.

But when he looked up and saw Yu Lan’s earnest eyes, he still inexplicably followed his gaze and sat back in the wheelchair.

Yu Lan was delighted, pushing Chu Wang back into the house, looking very excited, with a smile that couldn’t be hidden. When they passed the foyer and were seen by the butler, he casually inquired.

Yet the ring on Yu Lan’s ring finger still sparkled.

When they returned to Chu Wang’s room and Yu Lan closed the door, he walked back to the man in the wheelchair.

He seemed to still be checking Chu Wang’s leg, which was not very convenient outside. Now he squatted down and gently pinched Chu Wang’s calf: “Really doesn’t hurt anymore?”

“……If you don’t pinch it, it’s basically okay.” Chu Wang felt all his patience had been used up on Yu Lan.

Yu Lan nodded seriously, then turned around: “I’ll come back early in the next few days and watch you while you’re working out.”

Chu Wang was about to say that it wasn’t necessary, but seeing Yu Lan’s seemingly doubtful expression, he paused and called out, “Come here for a moment.”

Yu Lan’s eyes lit up. As usual, he approached and hugged Chu Wang in their most familiar way, then sat down on Chu Wang’s lap.

Looking at Chu Wang’s expression, the previous look of pain seemed to have truly disappeared. Yu Lan blinked and relaxed, draping his arms around Chu Wang’s neck.

Some words he had wanted to say but couldn’t, or ones he had joked about, were now softly spoken as he rested his head on Chu Wang’s shoulder.

“When did you buy the ring?” Yu Lan asked quietly, “I didn’t hear anything about it.”

“Last week,” Chu Wang replied. “When Zhang Yan came to the house, I asked her for advice, and then I took a day to pick it out at the store.”

“Then how did you know my size?” Yu Lan was curious. “You didn’t measure it secretly while I was asleep, did you, like in those TV dramas?”

“There was no need for that,” Chu Wang said with a matter-of-fact tone. “I haven’t forgotten.”

He remembered the feel of Yu Lan’s finger squeezing into the ring and the impulse to hold on tightly when adjusting his tie. It had been clear in his mind for a long time.

“But speaking of wanting to buy it, that’s been a long time coming,” Chu Wang added suddenly, his voice lower.

Yu Lan was momentarily stunned before he suddenly understood.

He remembered when they met Song Sijue, Chu Wang, as a spirit, had almost complained in a resentful tone, “He thinks I can’t afford a ring.”

“So you remembered it all this time?” Yu Lan seemed intrigued by this side of Chu Wang. “Why are you so resentful?”

Unexpectedly, Chu Wang didn’t respond to this but continued, “I decided back then that if you said yes, I’d prepare a new ceremony.”

“Maybe the first time we were together was due to various reasons, but now, I want you to agree just because of me.”

This sentence was a bit awkward for Chu Wang, but Yu Lan understood it. The fluttering feeling in his heart seemed to revive, making him once again feel cherished.

“You don’t seem at all like someone who’s new to dating,” Yu Lan couldn’t help but ask, “Why do you seem so experienced in everything you say and do?”

“Do I?” Chu Wang asked calmly while hugging him.

“Yeah!” Yu Lan immediately replied. “If it weren’t for—if it weren’t for the last time you…”

He was about to mention what happened in the room last time when he noticed Chu Wang had already started demonstrating. Yu Lan’s neck stiffened: “I didn’t finish speaking, why are you pressing against me again?”

He wasn’t as shy as before. In recent days, they had had some close encounters, but Yu Lan always thought Chu Wang wasn’t fully recovered yet. Either Yu Lan would sharpen pencils for him or pretend nothing had happened. Everything was still relatively proper.

But today, Chu Wang…

Seemed a bit different.

Just as Yu Lan was about to reach out, he suddenly felt unsteady, as if Chu Wang had lifted his leg, causing Yu Lan to lose his balance.

He was startled, thinking Chu Wang’s leg was bothering him. As he tried to get up, Chu Wang unexpectedly reached out and pulled him back onto his lap.

Before Yu Lan could exclaim, Chu Wang kissed him again, this time with an irresistible force. His hands tightened around Yu Lan’s waist, almost leaving marks.

As his chest was deprived of air, Yu Lan only had time to gasp between kisses. He felt Chu Wang press him more firmly onto his lap and spoke.

“Aren’t you worried about my health?”

“Since I’m sitting in the wheelchair, do you want to give it a try?”