CH 75

–It was like a bolt from the blue!

Su Huanyi was frozen in place; how could he have forgotten about the hickeys on his body, and how was he going to go down to soak in the soup pool?

“Big brother, what should we do?” He couldn’t be bothered to hold Su Chi responsible and turned to the culprit in a panic, “Is there any way to remove the marks instantly?”

Su Chi’s gaze swept over the dark and light red marks on his shoulder, his eyes unable to conceal the possession of his territory like a male beast.

These were his marks.

“No. Do you think the marks made my lips will disappear after washing? ”

Su Huanyi: “….”

Su Chi’s hand moved and wrapped around the back of the person’s neck and brought it over. He lowered his head and couldn’t help but peck him uncontrollably.

“Mmm..” Su Huanyi was restrained by the back of his neck, and he tilted his head up to receive Su Chi’s kiss. He held his bath towel with one hand and put the other against Su Chi’s chest, “Big brother… . stop kissing, quick, quick think of what to do.”

Su Chi vented a little of the emotions that were about to overflow between the lingering kisses before slightly pulling away, his chest heaving up and down.

“Don’t go down, just say you’re tired and want to sleep.”

Su Huanyi couldn’t even catch his breath before picking up a heavy sense of ceremony, “But this is our first group activity since we’ve been home, and it’s also the first time the soup pool has been put to use. We can be late, but we can’t be absent! ”

“So what if you’re absent? You’re not there to cut the ribbon. ” Su Chi dropped his eyes to the small mouth and eyes that were shining with moisture. The emotions he had just pushed down rose again, and he leaned over. “Let’s kiss for a little longer.”

Su Huanyi put his hands on his shoulders, his stance becoming extremely unstable, allowing him to be kissed over and over again.

After about five minutes, Su Jitong’s voice rang out from the backyard. It was transmitted through Su Jianchen’s balcony door and into the corridor.

“Eldest! Why haven’t you come down yet? ”

Su Huanyi instantly stiffened and raised his hand to ward the man off, “Big brother! I think I heard a rattling sound. ”

“What rattling sound?”

“Big brother, do you think it’s the cabinet door of the new world slowly opening?”

“….”

Su Chi pursed his lips, his palm stroking the back of his neck. “You just stay upstairs and leave the rest to me.”

Su Huanyi thought carefully, “No, in case I say I’m unwell. Everyone will get worried and come to check on me. Then they will find me weakly lying in bed with hickeys on my shoulder….”

The image was so concrete that the eloquent Su Chi fell silent.

The two were silent for a moment before Su Huanyi suddenly turned and ran towards his bedroom. “Don’t move, big brother. Wait for me to come back.” ”

Su Chi:”?”

That figure was full of vivid creativity and had the same vibe as when he conceived the “twelve-storey high spinning slide.”

The tips of Su Chi’s fingers trembled imperceptibly.

……..

In the backyard, Su Jitong leaned against the side of the soup pool and squinted comfortably.

The air outside was as cold as the hot pool water was ironing. He had a towel over his shoulder, and there was a small wooden cabinet behind him for wine and pastries.

A wooden tray floated on the surface of the pool, and small cups of cinnamon wine floated in the centre between them.

Su Jitong leaned back for a moment and then looked towards the first floor of the residence. “What are the eldest and Little Yi dawdling about?”

Five or six minutes had passed since he had shouted, even if they had to kiss… and make out or something, that was more than enough time!

Alas, Su Jitong felt that his bottom line seemed to be retreating with his hairline – he could even calmly think about whether his two sons were secretly making out behind his back!

Yu Xinyan patted water on his shoulders and neck that was exposed to the pool, “Little Yi is afraid of the cold, so maybe it’s difficult for him to go out.”

“If he’s afraid of the cold, then there’s more need to come in and take a dip.”

As the couple were talking, Su Jianchen, who was next to them, suddenly sat up straight and looked in the direction of the greenhouse exit with a frown, “They seem to be coming over.”

“They are just coming over. What’s with the look on your face, second?” Su Jitong said as he smoothly turned his head to look over.

In the cold air, the glass door of the greenhouse was pushed open, and Su Chi walked out in a bath towel.

Behind him, a potted plant slipped out of the greenhouse…….

eh? A potted plant slipped out?

Su Jitong also frowned like Su Jianchen, and he even straightened up for a better look.

Within a few steps, Su Chi and the potted plant approached the soup pool, and it was only then that the crowd realized the one behind was not a potted plant—

Su Huanyi had wrapped several thick scarves around his chin and down to his shoulders, revealing a head with strands of hair waving in the cold breeze and glowing with vitality against the dreary winter landscape! For a moment, the atmosphere at the pool was stagnant.

Su Huanyi was as if he hadn’t felt it. He slipped into the pool without waiting for the crowd to react, leaving only the part wrapped in three scarves exposed outside the pool.

…like a floating potted plant.

The crowd: “….”

Su Chi calmly removed his bath towel and got into the water after him. “He’s afraid of the cold, so we’re a little late.”

The potted plant nodded cooperatively.

The air slowly resumed flowing, and the knowledgeable Su Yu was the first to come back to his senses.

His eyes narrowed as he got up and walked toward Su Huanyi, “Wow, if it isn’t our cute little brother.”

Su Huanyi was still feeling guilty, and he nervously pressed himself against Su Chi when he saw Su Yu coming over.

“What are you doing, third brother?”

With his back pressed against Su Chi’s shoulder and elbow, the warm pool water flowed between their snug skin. Su Chi brought one hand under the surface of the water to hold his back, his thumb rubbing it and signalling for the man to relax.

Su Yu grinned as he moved closer, “I see my little brother’s style is quite cutting edge.”

“So?” Su Chi raised his eyes and looked over, “You ran over to learn the art. Are you going to be *Tony in the future? ”

Su Yu: “….”

Su Jitong also returned to his senses and his gaze fell on the scarves piled up like a neck fixture. “Little Yi, why are you wearing scarves in the hot spring?”

Su Huanyi cooperated by shivering lightly. “It’s cold outside.”

Su Chi took a deep, long look at his superficial acting.

“Is it that cold?” Su Jitong frowned slightly. He had a feeling that things were not simple, but he had no proof.

Yu Xinyan poked his elbow, “Look, didn’t I tell you that Little Yi was afraid of the cold!”

Su Huanyi duly increased his trembling. Su Jitong stared suspiciously for a while and withdrew his eyes for the time being.

……….

The newly built soup pool was backed by a rockery, and bubbling hot water flowed from between the rocks down the trough into the pool.

As the family chatted, the heat went up, and Su Huanyi began to sweat as he steamed. Especially the part that was wrapped in the scarves–it was really hot!

The eyes exposed above the scarf were already wet with moisture and the ends were red. He looked at his elder brother for help.

Help, big brother! I’m getting cooked!

Su Chi: “….”

Su Jianchen was listening to the conversation between Su Yu and his parents when he noticed the abnormality at the other end. He felt that it was time to join and socialize with the group so he cleared his throat, and said loudly, “What’s wrong, little brother-”

The end of his voice spread out over the entire soup pool with a slight echo.

Su Chi, Su Huanyi:”… ”

Yu Xinyan looked over, “Little Yi must be hot. Now that you’re no longer cold, you can take the scarf off.”

How can that be! Su Huanyi stubbornly shook his head, “I want to be heated evenly.”

Su Chi slightly pressed the scarf down and revealed his sweaty face, “How even do you want it to be? Should I add an asbestos sheet to you? ”

Su Huanyi: “…”

“You go back if you feel hot.” Su Jitong was very careful in this regard, saying, “Everyone’s body condition is different, otherwise you will get dizzy with time.”

“Then I’ll first go back.”

With that, Su Huanyi got up to brace himself on the edge of the pool and got out of the water. Droplets of water rolled down his beautifully defined back, and his usually white skin was steamed pink by the heat.

Su Chi suddenly stood up, “I’m going back too.” He turned sideways, and his broad back blocked everyone’s view.

Su Yu knowingly averted his gaze. Su Jianchen next to him was craning his neck like a fool, and Su Yu patted him.

Su Jianchen turned his head sideways, “What?”

Su Yu: ” Second brother, your muscles are more elastic after soaking in the pool.”

Su Jianchen quickly forgot the excitement that had nothing to do with him, and his eyes widened in surprise, “Really!?”

“Very *Q-bomb!”

On the other hand, Su Huanyi had already wrapped himself in his bath towel and was walking toward the greenhouse. After coming out of the hot water, the cold air slammed into him and he was instantly chilled into a vibrating potted plant.

Su Chi walked up with two big steps. He pulled off the bath towel he was wearing and draped it over Su Huanyi’s back before gathering him into his arms from this position.

The two disappeared behind the door of the greenhouse in just a few steps.

Yu Xinyan glanced towards the other end, “The eldest is so considerate to little Yi.”

Su Jitong switched from gnashing his teeth to being cautious in a second, “Isn’t that good? The family should be harmonious, which is better than fighting with each other. They care… they care about each other a little but it’s not a bad thing. There’s no need to care so much. There is nothing abnormal. What does Madam think? ”

Yu Xinyan: “…”

She reached out and cupped his head and shook the melon head quite intently.

“What is Madam doing?”

“The sound of water is quite loud.”

Su Chi’s arms were around Su Huanyi’s shoulders all the way back inside. The temperature warmed up, and only then did Su Huanyi realize how intimate their position was.

They walked through the side hall towards the stairs and happened to meet Wu Ma coming out of the kitchen. Su Huanyi felt guilty and tried to take a step back, but Su Chi held him tightly.

Wu Ma greeted the two, “You’ve finished soaking in the pool?”

Su Chi said, “Yes, we’re going upstairs first.”

“Ah, okay.”

Su Huanyi’s shoulders shook after parting from Wu Ma as he tried to shake off Su Chi’s arm, “Big brother, that’s enough.”

Su Chi turned to look at him and said, “So you decided to throw it away when you’re done.”

Big brother is getting better and better at stirring things up! Su Huanyi explained, “We have to be careful at home.”

The hand on his shoulder hooked a little, pulling off half of the wet scarves and revealing the deep and shallow hickeys on his neck. “Careful?

Su Huanyi: “…”

That was the end of the unreasonable conversation.

Su Huanyi took a brief hot shower after coming from the soup pool and went to Su Chi’s room before going to bed. He wanted a bobo to put out the fire he had lit before they went downstairs.

The hickeys seemed to poke Su Chi’s buttons as Su Huanyi sank into the soft sheets and was held down for half an hour.

It wasn’t until he realized that Su Chi wanted to do something else that he quickly reached out and pinched Su Chi’s ear.

He twisted his fingers as he said, “Big brother, turn off the fire!”

Su Chi raised his head from Su Huanyi’s chest with a low gasp, his eyes lustful and hot. “Do you think I’m a gas stove, Su Huanyi?”

“….” Su Huanyi carefully moved away from the dangerous object, “I should go back.”

His collarbone was then bitten hard, and he raised his hand against Su Chi’s shoulder with a groan, “Big brother.”

His arms tightened, and Su Chi buried his head in the nest of his shoulder to calm his emotions. “Go back.” It took five or six minutes before the force around Su Huanyi’s waist eased a little.

Su Huanyi was so happy to be alive that he flattered happily. “You’re so kind, big brother!”

The hand behind his waist suddenly retracted and he was dragged back. Su Chi pressed against his forehead and said, “You just wait. When both our parents are familiar with us, you’ll see if I’m still so nice. ”

Because of this warning, Su Huanyi went back to bed covered his thumping heart, and tossed and turned until the early hours of the morning.

He got up the next day, and his strands of hair were drooping with little energy.

Su Jitong’s eyes swept over the breakfast table. “What’s wrong with Little Yi?” He was now in an alert state and was very worried about the progress of his two sons.

Su Huanyi forced his hair to stand up, “I’m going to a party the day after tomorrow and I’m a bit scared of strangers.”

The rest of the three brothers stopped eating at the same time.

Su Jitong didn’t feel that there was anything wrong, “If you are afraid of strangers, then take your brothers with you so that they can suppress the field….”

“It’s not like they’re going to a group fight.” Yu Xinyan interrupted him, “Think of what Little Yi is meaning.”

Su Huanyi didn’t say that his big brother was already in the scheduled ranks; he said, “My brothers can come if they want to.”

Su Yu, “Ohh… can third brother come too?”

Su Huanyi: “Of course you can.”

Su Jianchen put his chopsticks down, “Then I’ll also come!”

……

After the matter was settled, Su Huanyi sent a message to Zhou Qingcheng, who reminded him to wear formal clothes.

On the morning of the party, Su Huanyi was in his bedroom picking out his clothes when there was a knock on the door.

He opened the door and Su Chi walked in with long legs, standing in front of his wardrobe to take a closer look.

Su Huanyi generously showed it, “big brother, feel free to look, there is no one hiding in the closet!”

Su Chi: “….”

He reached inside and took out a set of formal clothes, “Wear this one.”

Su Huanyi was puzzled, “Is there something special about this one?”

Su Chi: “Yes.”

Su Huanyi was shocked! He had left this set in the wardrobe to gather dust. He humbly asked for enlightenment, “What is so special about it?”

“It’s a perfect match for me.”

“…”

The light from the window fell into the room, but it couldn’t compete with the aura of the main palace bursting out from Su Chi’s body.

Su Chi stood in front of the light and lowered his head to explain further, “We’re going to secretly wear a couple’s outfit and then surprise the crowd.”