Chapter 19

Lao is used as a prefix to indicate the order of birth. So here’s the dorm brothers in order.

1 – She Zhang/Laoda (Laoda means the eldest child, or the leader, i.e. No. 1)

2 – Lao’er (No. 2)

3 – Laosan (this would be Han Yang’s position. No. 3)

4 – Laosi (No. 4)

(er = 2, san = 3, si = 4)

That’s it! Read on~

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From then on, Han Yang would go to Chen Qingqing’s place for his acupuncture treatment, and unless he was otherwise too busy to leave his work, Helian Qing would accompany him there as well.

Helian Qing had been quite swift in his learning of the massage techniques, so much so, that Chen Qingqing lauded him and even hinting he possessed a natural talent for it. This praise resulted in Helian Qing showing a rarely ever seen modest face, while Han Yang, who was beside them, rolled his eyes internally. Helian Qing has not one ounce of “natural talent”! It’s all because of his “training”!!!

That same day, after class, while Han Yang, She Zhang and the other guys went downstairs, She Zhang proposed, “I heard there’s a new buffet that opened in Dongmen, so why don’t we all find some time to go eat there. All of us should eat a delicious meal before our exams begin!”

“Why not tomorrow?” Lao’er suggested.

“Yeah! We’re all a bunch of single fellas anyways.” Laosi chimed in.

“That’s not true. A’Yang here has a significant other [1].” Lao’er said, correcting him.

“A’Yang, you should bring our sister-in-law along. You already rush back home everyday to make dinner, it’s like you’ve been whipped [2]!” She Zhang added.

“Exactly! And the worst part is, you haven’t even let us meet them yet!” Laosi whined.

Han Yang having a partner was something all the dorm brothers had known about, after all, he had already moved out for a while now. But from the beginning, they had all believed it was a cute, young lady.

Seeing them in such high spirits, Han Yang unexpectedly found himself feeling the opposite. Thinking about it for a while, he then said, “I’ll ask him if he has some free time after I go back tonight, work has been quite busy for him in the last few days.”

[T/n: he/him (他-tā) and her/she (她-tā) sound the same. HY said “he” but they assume “her”]

“Huh?! Sister-in-law is working already?” She Zhang said in awe.

“Wait, so it turns out she’s really a mature—sexy woman [3], and not a cute, young girl?” Laosi questioned.

“It’s no wonder then…” Lao’er thought, pointedly looking the traces of red lining Han Yang’s neck, “That Big Sis is a bit fierce [4], isn’t she!”

Those, aforementioned, marks on his neck were left by Helian Qing the night before. Ever since the two consummated their relationship, that man was no different than a dog as he made all manner of marks on Han Yang’s body. It was almost as if he was using his teeth the write the name “Master Helian” all over the lad’s skin.

With his ears tinting red, Han Yang coughed lightly to mask his embarrassment, he then pulled up his shirt’s collar, only saying, “It’s actually not an older woman.”

“It’s not an older woman?” Laosi asked, “So… is she a cute girl then?”

“I’m just gonna say, A’Yang doesn’t look like the type who’ll like older—”

“Um, he’s a man.” Han Yang interrupted them.

Every single one of them collectively became silent. After a few seconds, they all shouted in shock, “What the fuck?!!”

Han Yang looked at the astonished looks drawn on all of their faces in satisfaction, his mood was now especially pleasant, “I’ll ask him when I get back then give you guys the answer, okay? I’ll leave first.” His words said, Han Yang left in a different direction, as the school’s gate and the dormitory were not the same way.

Following his departure, the other lads had their senses return, unitedly saying, “This fucker is ahead of the times!!”

As Han Yang went out the school’s gate, he saw Helian Qing’s car was already waiting there. His steps sped up as he walked over, opening the car’s door then going in.

Inside the car, the heating was turned on, so Han Yang flipped his upturned collar back down, “Did you wait very long?

“No, I just got here. Where’s your scarf?” Helian Qing asked, since he had especially given Han Yang a scarf to take with him that morning before they left.

“It’s in my bag. The classroom wasn’t cold, so I didn’t have to wear it.” Han Yang saw the slight wrinkling of the man’s brows, and so he changed the topic, “What do you want to eat tonight?”

“Just don’t go rubbing your snot on me when you catch a cold.” Helian Qing scoffed at his diversion.

“…It was just that one time, that was it. There’s no point in bickering about it now, alright?” Han Yang rubbed his nose. The last time he had caught a cold, he was not careful holding in his snot when he went to bed and ended up rubbing some of it in Helian Qing’s stomach. This matter is what Helian Qing grabbed as an opportunity to tease him.

Saying nothing in response, Helian Qing simply reached for the air-conditioning control to increase the temperature a little.

As they ate that evening, Han Yang mentioned what She Zhang and the others said about having a group dinner. As Helian Qing listened to his recount, his entire being became unhappier. With a darkened face, he asked, “Was the last time not enough for you?”

That previous occurrence, which resulted in his hospitalisation, was already a long gone issue, but Helian Qing still remembered it clearly. For a while, Han Yang was left speechless due to his own embarrassment before he added, “That time was an accident. We won’t be going to that diner and…” Han Yang paused, “they said that they really want to meet you.”

“Meet me? What reason is there for me to want to meet with them?” Helian Qing raised his brows, giving an “Am I so easy to meet?” kind of look.

You want me to coax you, huh. One look at that expression of his, and Han Yang instantly understood.

“They were all my playmates rather than just being my good classmates, so when I lived with them in the dormitory they took really good care of me. Plus, when they heard I had a partner, they wanted to meet you.” Han Yang carefully observed Helian Qing’s expression after he spoke. Seeing that man was still unmoved, he added, “I also told them you’re a man. An especially handsome man, who treats me especially well.”

With his vanity fully satisfied from the lad’s words, Helian Qing said mercifully, “Oh. Well, since I have been sought out in such a manner, tomorrow I will have a reservation arranged.”

You really have no shame, don’t you. Han Yang thought to himself, stealthily making a victory sign [✌] under the table, saying, “Yeah, you can arrange it.”

That night, just as Han Yang was telling She Zhang they would be having their dinner the following evening, Helian Qing pressed him down onto their bed—the call still ongoing—the act causing the phone to fall beside them.

Helian Qing used one of his hands to pin the lad’s over his head, towering above him as he said arrogantly, “Who said you can talk to other men on the phone so late at night, mn?”

Han Yang wriggled in an attempt to free his trapped wrists, only to discover that man’s strength was substantial, so he then said, “I was only telling him at what time we’ll be having dinner tomorrow.”

Helian Qing ignored his explanation, and instead used his other hand to lift Han Yang’s shirt, lowering his head in aim of the little protrusion on the other man’s chest, the tip of his tongue drawing it into a kiss.

Han Yang drew in a breath, wanting to use his foot to push the other away, but just as he moved, that man used his own leg to pin him. This made Han Yang quickly say, “Don’t be a pain! I haven’t hung up the phone as yet!!”

“You’re so troublesome.” Helian Qing nipped that tip on his chest as punishment. He then reached for the lad’s phone, picked it up, ending the call before turning it off.

“…” At the other end of the line, and long stupefied, She Zhang remained without any reaction for quite a while.

“What happened? What did A’Yang say?” Lao’er asked.

“Laoda, why is your face red?” Laosi asked.

[T/n: Laoda is She Zhang]

“It seems… our brother-in-law’s [5] possessive desire is a bit… exceptional. Big bro has also made some arrangements for tomorrow’s dinner…” She Zhang now gazed towards the heavens.

“……”

[T/n: Big bro = Helian Qing]

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Since he heard Han Yang’s classmates wanted to eat at a buffet, the next day, Helian Qing specifically explained to Xiao Chen that he should find an incredibly good and popular buffet style restaurant.

That same afternoon, after their class, Han Yang along with She Zhang and the other two guys, waited for Helian Qing at the school’s gate. Each one of them was holding in their excitement for that well-known, but not met as yet, partner of Han Yang’s.

While they were chatting, She Zhang saw a car approach them. Patting the shoulder of Laosi, who stood beside him, he said, “Hey look, that car is so cool!”

“Oh lord! So cool!” Laosi also looked towards it.

Just as the were done talking, that cool car slowed down, then came to a stop right in front of them, it’s driver’s side window opening not long after.

From the driver’s seat, Helian Qing said to Han Yang, “Get in.”

Han Yang smiled, “Okay.”

She Zhang, “…”

Lao’er, “…”

Laosi, “…”

The interior of Helian Qing’s car was quite spacious, so when She Zhang and those two other guys all sat together in the backseat, they looked not one bit cramped as they faced that legendary “Brother-in-law”, who possessed a very strong desire, with the traces of apprehension and caution dwelling within their hearts.

Helian Qing.

This name, if they were paying even the tiniest bit of attention to the news stemming from the business world, is one they would have known of, don’t you think? After all, the accomplishments of the Helian Group’s most prominent figure had nothing if not a reputation for very rarely being anything but formidable.

Yet he was actually Han Yang’s partner! This revelation practically caused them to be utterly astounded, would it not? They, who had originally thought of Han Yang being made into the emperor’s son-in-law, now saw that it appeared he was being made a into Queen!

She Zhang, along with the other fellas, kept those “gobsmacked” expressions of theirs until the car arrived at the restaurant’s entrance, and this state did not entirely recover until the vehicle came to a complete stop.

Turning around to them, Han Yang announced, “We’re getting out, okay?” After that, the three men tottered weightlessly, as they entered entered the restaurant.

During their meal, those three fellows were again dealt a flourishing blow by Helian Qing. It started when Han Yang went to take a couple shrimps for his plate, but just as they were placed onto it, Helian Qing put them back.

“You can’t eat cold things.” Helian Qing stated.

“I only want to eat a little. I already stayed away from them for so long.” Han Yang said as he tugged on the hem of Helian Qing’s jacket, pleading, “Can I just have a couple?”

Helian Qing looked down, pulling off those two fingers which belonged to the lad which were pinching his clothes.

Han Yang, “…”

She Zhang, standing beside them, could not bear to look directly at the two, so he took his plate to the other side.

After they got to the dinner table, Helian Qing did not let Han Yang drink anything cold, nor eat anything spicy. This left everyone else extremely puzzled by those actions of his, but after hearing Han Yang explain he was taking medicine to heal his stomach, they finally understood.

Next, Helian Qing helped Han Yang peel those two shrimps, an act which made each of those guys’ eyes pop! This man, seen as highly superior and untouchable by all, was currently skillfully peeling the shells off of those shrimps. Not only that, but the way he peeled them was like he had done so thousands of times, caused the entirety of those boys’ beings to descend into chaos.

When the dinner was over, She Zhang and the other two were taken back to the university. Once out of the car, Helian Qing rolled down his window and said, “Thank you all for taking care of Han Yang for me.”

“For me” those two words were the complete embodiment of Helian Qing’s possessive desire, and they were no different than him saying: From now on, it’s none of your business.

Regarding such a sentiment, they tactfully responded, “Thanks aren’t necessary. Han Yang will be entrusted to your care from now on.”

Han Yang, “…”

Very pleased by their reply, Helian Qing nodded, saying, “I heard Han Yang mention you were all looking for internships, and there just so happens to be a media company under the Helian Group who are currently recruiting interns.”

All three were stunned at once, their immediate reaction was as if they had won the lottery!

A media house under the Helian Group!! That was not a place one can enter merely because one wanted to, and having a top-level boss give the say-so was practically like opening a direct route there!

“We are very grateful to you!!” The three said in unison, “We wish you an A’Yang a hundred years of marital bliss!! May your child be birthed soon!! [6]”

“With pleasure.” Helian Qing graced them with his first smile of that day, clearly extremely satisfied by those well-wishes.

Han Yang, “…” May your child be birthed soon, what the hell! Weren’t you guys bought too quickly? Don’t you guys have a bit of integrity!

Later that night, Helian Qing helped Han Yang massage his legs, turning him over not long after, then continued to massage his black.

“Have the companies been under your group been looking for internships lately?” Han Yang lay on his stomach, head on his pillow, while he chatted with him.

“If I say recruit, they’ll recruit.” Master Helian stated.

“Then recruit me! I want an internship too.” Han Yang implored.

“Alright. There just so happens to be a position which will suit you quite well.” Helian Qing replied frankly.

“Really? What position?” Han Yang was, of course, quite suspicious by his quick agreement.

Stroking his hand along Han Yang’s back, Helian Qing lowered himself to kiss the other man’s ear, saying, “The President’s Personal Secretary. They’d be exempt from all training, and will be given a job straight away.”

Han Yang knew that man had no intention of saying anything good, turned to look at said man with a wooden expression, “I decline.”

“Are you seriously objecting?” Helian Qing groaned, increasing the strength in his hands a little, “Don’t you have any idea how many other people have their eyes set on this position?”

“Then you should go find one of those other people!” Han Yang proposed, “Find yourself someone pretty.”

“Tsk. Your tone’s so sour I can taste it.” Helian Qing lifted the lad’s chin, moving in for a kiss.

In response, Han Yang wrapped his arms around the other man’s neck. Opening his mouth slightly, he welcomed the other man’s intrusion as their tongues now both moved tenderly.

It was not long before Han Yang felt something was off, when the hand originally holding his waist slipped into his pajama bottoms, residing between it and his underwear as it kneaded his butt.

Han Yang wanted to retreat, yet he was again suppressed and could only grumble, “… we just did it last night!!”

“That’s true.” Helian Qing dug his hand into the edge of his briefs, directly touching his buttocks—rubbing them as he continued, “This is revision.”

… you think this is some kind of exam! And you want to revise even more!! Han Yang’s mind was thrown into instability, but very soon he was not inclined to think of anything else. His broken thoughts were due to that man’s finger lightly grazing that sensitive place of his—rotating, drawing circles there which, bit by bit, evoked the younger man’s interest.

As a result, that Qing Gége eagerly put his words into practice, and took that Little Salted Fish for a proper review of life’s most important exercises. Thus, at the completion of their revision, that Salted Fish was as good as poached, every strand of his hair completely drenched.

“Tsk, tsk… it’s all wet.” Helian Qing touched Han Yang’s buttocks, taking his fingers stained with that stuff for the lad to see.

Han Yang stared at the liquid on the other man’s fingers feeling both ashamed and indignant. He pushed him away, got off the bed and headed for the bath. He had only taken a couple steps before Helian Qing took him by the waist and lifted him into his arms from behind, carrying him to the bathroom.

“Put me down!” Han Yang held no appreciation for that fellow’s fake kindness.

“Oh, you’re cursing me? So I guess that means you’re still energetic, yes?” Helian Qing looked down towards him, giving off the feeling that if he said another word, that man would perform that rhythm once more.

So without any shame whatsoever, Han Yang yielded. Obediently shutting his mouth, and allowed that man to carry him to the bath

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Notes:

[1] 家属: jiāshǔ: family member. It refers to a member of the immediate family and here it specifically refers to Han Yang’s “wife”

[2] 妻奴: qīnú: lit. Wife’s slave.

[3] 御姐: yùjiě: a Japanese ACGN derived word to describe sexy and mature females.

萌妹: méngmèi: opposite of above, a cute girl.

[4] 猛: měng: fierce! Notice it’s similar spelling to méng(cute).

{I just wanted you all to see the lil bit of word play that got lost here.

[5] 第夫: dìfū: husband of your younger brother (brother-in-law). So prior to finding out Qing’er was a guy, She Zhang and the guys referred to HLQ as 弟妹 (dìmèi: younger brother’s wife/sister-in-law).

[6] 百年好合: bǎi nían hǎo hé: A long and happy marriage. (I stuck a bit closer to the literal translation in the chapter, if it ain’t broke…)

早生贵子: zǎo shēng guì zǐ: Basically, (hope) you have a son child soon. It’s a customary wish to newly married couples.