Chapter 18 - The First Kiss

Ruan Bai opened those albums one by one, which were full of his photographs in various periods and angles. Some of them were taken when he made a speech at the school opening ceremony. Some were taken in the midst of his graduation ceremony when he held a bunch of flowers in his hands. Some were taken when he stood on the platform participating in volunteer service. She Yuan didn’t miss anything important that happened in Ruan Bai’s growth.

“In the days before I met you again, I could only get to know you through these pictures.”

As Ruan Bai leafed through these old picture albums, tears couldn’t help but well up in his eyes. He held back his tears, looked up at She Yuan and asked, “You missed me silently for more than ten years?”

She Yuan nodded, reached out and wiped the tears away from Ruan Bai’s eyes.

“Don’t feel sorry for me. It was a hard time, but every time I think of you, I feel a sense of happiness. Maybe our separation is the best arrangement. Now you have grown up to be such an excellent person. You are so great, Bai.”

At this moment, Ruan Bai couldn’t restrain himself anymore. He went up to hold She Yuan closely and buried his head in She Yuan’s arms.

“I’m not a good person. I forgot you.”

She Yuan patted Ruan Bai gently on the back and stroked him, just as what he had done to lull Ruan Bai to sleep in childhood.

“It doesn’t matter. I will never forget you.”

She Yuan let go of Ruan Bai, bent slightly and held out his hand.

“Let me make a formal introduction of myself. My name is She Yuan, a 32-year-old single man. I’m in good health. I have a stable job, a pure family background and excellent sexual ability. And I have never been married. Mr. Ruan Bai, can you accept me as your future husband?”

Ruan Bai was amused by his words. He took She Yuan’s hand and answered in a solemn tone, “I will give your request my fullest consideration, Mr. She Yuan. You are a very nice person, even better than my Dave.”

Seeing the prim look on Ruan Bai’s face, She Yuan felt that he was so cute. She Yuan grasped Ruan Bai’s hand and pulled Ruan Bai into his arms. If possible, he wanted to keep his arm around Ruan Bai forever and stay together with Ruan Bai every minute and every second.

Leaning against She Yuan’s chest, Ruan Bai raised his head and said, “Mr. She, do you know what the ordinary people would think of you if they knew your behaviors?

She Yuan looked at Ruan Bai doubtfully. After a pause Ruan Bai continued, “They would regard you as a lecher.”

“Er… ”

For the first time, She Yuan, who always made a torrent of words in class, was rendered speechless.

Ruan Bai continued to tease Ruan Bai, “What’s more, you know the law but break it. You are doubly guilty.”

Ruan Bai laughed happily in She Yuan’s arms. She Yuan couldn’t find a proper reason to explain himself because what he had done was indeed indecent.

Ruan Bai was pleased to see the helpless look on She Yuan’s face. He pretended to be magnanimous and patted She Yuan on the back. “But luckily, the kind-hearted victim doesn’t intend to pursue the legal responsibility of your actions. I’m really a nice person. Mr. She, do you agree?”

She Yuan replied in all seriousness, “Yes, you are so nice to me. But I feel so guilty and want to make amends to the victims.”

Before Ruan Bai could react, She Yuan kissed him on the lips. The touch of their lips seemed to create an electric current which flowed through their blood and left a feeling of pleasure in their hearts. She Yuan slid his tongue into Ruan Bai’s mouth, clumsily licking Ruan Bai’s tender tongue. They were both beginners of kissing, so they just instinctively chased each other’s tongue and exchanged saliva.

Gradually, Ruan Bai became breathless.

She Yuan let go of Ruan Bai, his lips moistened with Ruan Bai’s spittle.

“You little fool, inhale!”

Ruan Bai opened his mouth and took a few deep breaths. Embarrassed, he turned his head to prevent She Yuan from seeing his bright red face.

Then, he raised his head, straightened up his neck and explained, “It’s my first kiss. I’m unskillful because I lack experience. But I have a good learning ability. My kissing skills will surely improve in the future.”

She Yuan burst into laughter at Ruan Bai’s words. He gently stroked Ruan Bai’s head and said, “It’s my first kiss too. But I’m a teacher. Come one, let me teach you.”