With his cheek pressed tightly against the man's firm chest, Xiao Lou heard his heart pounding wildly. For a moment, he even forgot to breathe, his whole body stiffened, and his voice trembled slightly with nervousness: "You... what's wrong with you?"
Yu Hanjiang held the person in his arms tightly, his deep voice slightly hoarse: "I was really afraid something would happen to you in the gymnasium just now."
The moment the crowd surged forward from behind, Yu Hanjiang almost instinctively pulled Xiao Lou into his arms.
A bloodcurdling scream rang in his ears, and the whole scene descended into chaos. At that moment, Yu Hanjiang had only one thought in his mind—he couldn't let Xiao Lou get hurt.
If Xiao Lou were to be knocked down and trampled underfoot by the crowd, he would definitely go crazy.
Fortunately, they were both alright.
Surviving the ordeal made Yu Hanjiang realize even more clearly how important Xiao Lou was to him.
Actually, he had already realized his feelings when Red Heart 8 and Xiao Lou became a couple, and even asked Ninth Brother for advice when he was confused. During this time, one secret room after another made it difficult for him to find a suitable opportunity to make things clear with Xiao Lou. Besides, he wasn't sure about Xiao Lou's feelings for him before.
Until the previous secret room, he was shot in the abdomen, and Xiao Lou performed CPR on him to save him.
Normally, performing CPR on a patient is a routine procedure for a doctor. However, Yu Hanjiang noticed that when he brought it up, Xiao Lou would become nervous, blush, and earnestly explain, "I was in a hurry, so I just performed CPR according to the first aid knowledge in the textbook. I didn't think of using a bag-valve-mask. You don't mind, do you?"
At the time, the two were connected via Telepathic Connection.
While explaining, Xiao Lou looked uneasy, constantly avoiding Yu Hanjiang's gaze, his mind a jumble of thoughts he dared not entertain. If he were truly innocent, it was merely a doctor performing artificial respiration on a patient, requiring no explanation whatsoever.
His explanation only served to cover up his guilt and revealed his insecurity.
Yu Hanjiang wanted to speak out on the spot, but the case at Tenth Stage was still unsolved, and he was seriously injured and lying in a hospital bed, so he had to suppress the urge to break the ice. He wanted to find a suitable opportunity to explain things clearly to Xiao Lou later.
Now is the right time.
The contract has been renewed. The new team is about to prepare for the Weekly Routine and the daunting S-level secret chamber. You know, Brother Jiu's team almost got wiped out in the S-level secret chamber back then!
If he doesn't seize this opportunity, he might never be able to say it again once he enters the S-level secret chamber.
Yu Hanjiang sighed softly, reached out and gently touched Xiao Lou's wet hair, and whispered, "What happened today is over, don't think too much about it. But, if I don't say some things, I'm afraid I'll regret it."
Xiao Lou was stunned for a moment— Yu Hanjiang's embrace was so warm that he was reluctant to let go.
But it doesn't seem appropriate for two grown men to keep hugging like this.
Xiao Lou's ears burned slightly, and she reached out to push him away: " Captain Yu"
..."
Yu Hanjiang didn't let go, and suddenly changed the subject, saying, " In the emergency room at the tenth stage, I was shot in the abdomen and fell into a coma. When you gave me artificial respiration, I was completely unaware of it and had no memory of it."
Xiao Lou said awkwardly, "I've already explained. I was in a hurry at the time and didn't use the airbag for you... Didn't you say you didn't mind?"
Yu Hanjiang released Xiao Lou, looked intently into his eyes, and said, "Of course I don't mind, but I feel a little regretful. After all, it was the first time you kissed me, and I have no memory of it. So, I wanted to discuss this with you... could we, perhaps, relive it?"
Xiao Lou's eyes widened instantly.
Revisit?
He never expected Yu Hanjiang to say such a thing.
Want to relive it? Does this mean... he wants to kiss him?
Xiao Lou's heart nearly stopped, his cheeks burning. He quickly avoided Yu Hanjiang's gaze, but the next moment, Yu Hanjiang reached out and lifted his chin, making him look directly into his eyes.
The man's voice was incredibly gentle as he said, word by word, " Xiao Lou, I like you. Can't you feel it at all?"
Xiao Lou: "......"
Seeing that the other party did not answer, Yu Hanjiang simply lowered his head and kissed Xiao Lou's lips directly.
Xiao Lou was so shocked that he froze into a statue.
Yu Hanjiang reached out and cupped his head, gently deepening the kiss.
Lips touching lips, the feeling was infinitely better than I had imagined. Xiao Lou's lips were so soft, like the candy I ate as a child. Compared to any kind of "artificial respiration," this kind of formal kiss was far more unforgettable and lingering.
Yu Hanjiang's gaze gradually deepened.
His long, slender fingers gripped Xiao Lou's head tightly, while his other hand wrapped around Xiao Lou's waist, bringing the two closer together once again.
Xiao Lou was being held and kissed by the man, her mind a complete mess.
He nervously grabbed Yu Hanjiang's shoulders for support, the heat of his lips making his ears burn as if they were on fire. Yu Hanjiang's lips were firmly kissed, and he couldn't help but make ambiguous sounds.
"Mmm...uh..."
Xiao Lou's brain has completely lost the ability to think.
...
It's unclear how much time passed before Yu Hanjiang reluctantly released him.
Xiao Lou's face turned bright red from the kisses, and her legs even felt a little weak.
Yu Hanjiang is definitely used to being direct. Who confesses their feelings and then kisses the other person without waiting for a response? And for their first kiss to last so long, Xiao Lou is really... embarrassed to admit it.
After Yu Hanjiang finished kissing Xiao Lou, he seemed to remember to ask for Xiao Lou's opinion and whispered, "You like me too, don't you?"
Xiao Lou: "......"
You've already kissed, and you're only asking now? What's your logical order?
Xiao Lou blushed and nodded under the other person's deep gaze.
He had to admit that he really liked Yu Hanjiang. When he was kissed just now, his heart almost jumped out of his chest—this was his first kiss, and none of his childhood dreams had ever been as wonderful as this.
Yu Hanjiang chuckled and took Xiao Lou's hand: "I knew my intuition wouldn't be wrong. Even when I held your hand, you didn't shake me off."
Xiao Lou was taken aback: "You did this on purpose?"
Yu Hanjiang said calmly, "I've never held hands with anyone before. You're the first person I've ever wanted to approach. Well, you could say it was intentional. I just wanted to test whether you would dislike me."
Xiao Lou: "..."
It turns out they had been cautiously testing each other all along.
Thinking back carefully, the first time the two held hands was when they went to Tang Ci's underground factory. The sudden elevator drop made Xiao Lou nervous and he went to find Yu Hanjiang. Yu Hanjiang immediately grabbed his hand. At that moment, his heart was pounding, but Yu Hanjiang remained calm, and he didn't dare to think too much about it.
Later, they played a married couple in Peach Eight Secret Chamber. The two not only held hands but also shared a bed for many years. Xiao Lou thought Yu Hanjiang was just acting, but now she realizes that this man wasn't acting; he was truly immersed in the role.
The person I like has actually liked me secretly for so long?
A sweet feeling suddenly welled up in Xiao Lou's heart. He couldn't help but smile and looked at Yu Hanjiang earnestly, saying, word by word, " Hanjiang, you are also the first person who has ever made my heart flutter."
She gave him her first love and her first kiss.
In this perilous world, perhaps this is the only warmth in their hearts.
Upon hearing this, Yu Hanjiang immediately stretched out his arms and hugged Xiao Lou tightly.
Xiao Lou also hugged the other person back in perfect unison.
He heard a deep, gentle male voice beside him: " Xiao Lou, it's so nice to meet you here."
Xiao Lou's eyes welled up with tears, and she said softly, "Me too, thank goodness you're here."
If he weren't by my side, I really don't know how long I could have held on.
Yu Hanjiang smiled slightly, intertwined his fingers with Xiao Lou's, and whispered in his ear, "From now on, no matter what happens, I will always be by your side. If we can live, we will go back together. If not... I will die with you."
They are inseparable in life and death.
Such a promise is more touching than any sweet words.
With this man willing to live and die with him, what else does he have to fear?