Chapter 35 – Stirrings
“President Fei, look, today’s lettuce is so fresh!” Xiao Fang exclaimed, holding up a head of lettuce. He hadn’t touched any kitchen utensils in almost a month, and his hands were getting itchy.
Fei Xiangnan gave Xiao Fang a knowing look, his thoughts as clear as a mirror. “Are you going to eat it?”
Whether they were eating at home or out, unless Fei Xiangnan forced him, Xiao Fang would never let those vegetables enter his mouth.
Xiao Fang’s gaze drifted away, and he finally chuckled sheepishly. “Just kidding, just kidding.” He quickly put the lettuce back in its place, only for it to be promptly intercepted by Fei Xiangnan.
Xiao Fang’s little heart trembled. He looked at Fei Xiangnan anxiously. He was really just asking casually, okay? He had absolutely no desire to eat green, leafy vegetables. Ignoring Xiao Fang’s pitiful gaze, Fei Xiangnan unhesitatingly placed the lettuce into the shopping cart, along with a bunch of Indian lettuce.
“We’ll split these two today, half and half. No objections, right?” Fei Xiangnan’s eyes swept over Xiao Fang.
The boss was supreme. Xiao Fang looked mournfully at the two heads of greens destined for his mouth.
Fei Xiangnan couldn’t help but ruffle his hair. When Xiao Fang looked over, he casually dropped his hand as if nothing had happened. Xiao Fang realized that his skills were still far from Fei Xiangnan’s level.
After about half an hour of shopping, Xiao Fang and Fei Xiangnan finally returned home. The first thing Xiao Fang did upon arriving was to rush up the central spiral staircase to see how his magnificent rooftop cafe was doing.
The old Xiao Fang would never have had the guts to go up without asking, but ever since their relationship had undergone a subtle change, he had unconsciously relaxed in front of Fei Xiangnan.
Fei Xiangnan smiled as he watched Xiao Fang happily bounce up the stairs. He put the groceries away in the refrigerator one by one, then went to the kitchen to warm up a glass of milk.
When Xiao Fang reached the top floor, the light in his eyes was almost impossible to contain. Under a large, warm-yellow sun umbrella was a European-style wooden table with two hollow-carved wooden chairs. The surrounding area was carved into trapezoidal man-made flower beds, planted with some beautiful flowers whose names Xiao Fang didn’t know. They weren’t messy, but neatly arranged. The outer walls were covered with climbing vines, giving it a very refreshing look. In the space cleared by the trapezoids, there was a tall flower rack covered in purple wisteria, and below it were two white lounge chairs with thick, soft cushions that looked incredibly comfortable.
What surprised Xiao Fang the most was a terraced flower rack in the open space, filled with small flower pots. The little succulents looked adorable. Beside it was a water dispenser, with a watering can placed nearby, ready to care for these little plants at any time.
Xiao Fang finally experienced what a luxurious life for the wealthy was like. The warm sunlight shone on him, instantly refreshing his spirits and dispelling the gloom in his heart.
“Sit for a while, don’t get tired,” Fei Xiangnan said, coming up with a tray.
Xiao Fang looked over. On the tray was a delicate little cake, a cup of coffee, and a glass of milk.
Xiao the foodie immediately went over. Fei Xiangnan thoughtfully gave Xiao Fang a fork, while he himself elegantly crossed his legs and sipped his coffee.
“Aren’t you having any cake, President Fei?” Xiao Fang scooped a small spoonful of mousse cake into his mouth. The sweet, soft texture exploded in his mouth. Blueberry flavor. Delicious!
Fei Xiangnan didn’t particularly like sweet things, but seeing Xiao Fang eat with such a satisfied expression, he immediately changed his mind. “I’ll try some.”
He had never seen someone be so thick-skinned so effortlessly.
Xiao Fang scooped up a full spoonful of mousse and held it out. Fei Xiangnan very naturally leaned in, with no intention of using his hands.
As the pale lips drew closer, Xiao Fang’s heart began to beat faster and faster. Ahhh, President Fei’s eyelashes are so long. The color of his eyes is a bit light. His skin is so good, no pores. The shape of his lips is nice too. So handsome, so handsome…
“Mm, it tastes pretty good.” The pale lips closed around the spoon, and Xiao Fang’s hand almost lost its grip. Three seconds later, he received that reply.
Fei Xiangnan took a sip of coffee and looked at Xiao Fang. His head was turned to the side, his ears shamefully red. Fei Xiangnan was very satisfied with this phenomenon. The bitter coffee washed away the sweetness in his mouth, but the taste of Xiao Fang was unforgettable.
Buzz, buzz, buzz! Fei Xiangnan’s phone rang at the perfect moment. He got up and moved to the side to answer the call.
Meanwhile, the turned-away Xiao Fang’s entire face was steaming, the blush reaching down to his neck. His eyes were moist. He… he had never been this intimate with any man before. Feeding each other and all that…
Xiao Fang slowly covered his eyes with his hands, trying to cool down. His cherry-red lips parted and closed, ultimately forming no words.
Around one o’clock, after they had lunch, Xiao Fang was about to clear the dishes when Fei Xiangnan stopped him.
“The cleaning lady will come to tidy up later. Do you want to take a nap?” Fei Xiangnan was clearly raising Xiao Fang like a pig: eat, sleep, and eat again.
“President Fei, do you have any books here? I’d like to read on the rooftop for a while, then take a nap on the lounge chair.” Xiao Fang had completely fallen in love with that place. Compared to the somewhat cool downstairs, the rooftop was paradise.
Fei Xiangnan had taken Xiao Fang into consideration; the plants upstairs were all harmless to pregnant individuals, and soaking up some sun was good for the baby.
“Wait a moment. Go change into something more comfortable.” When they were out, Xiao Fang, in an effort to conceal his condition from outsiders, was careful, but sometimes his clothes would still constrict his belly.
The clothes Fei Xiangnan gave Xiao Fang were a white, pure cotton pajama set. The comfortable fabric wouldn’t chafe his skin, and the pants were thoughtfully designed for pregnant individuals, with a waistband that was just the right tightness, causing no discomfort.
Dressed in this outfit, Xiao Fang lost some of his usual formality. The all-white ensemble made him look soft and completely non-threatening.
The only downside was that Fei Xiangnan had once again witnessed Xiao Fang changing clothes.
“President Fei, you… you… there’s no emergency this time. I can change by myself.” After changing his top, Xiao Fang really didn’t have the courage to take off his pants.
Fei Xiangnan raised an eyebrow and said sanctimoniously, “I’m afraid you’ll fall. I don’t mean anything else.”
Looking at the fluffy carpet under his feet, he really didn’t know how Fei Xiangnan could say such a thing. Resigned, he turned around and took off his pants.
A pair of fair, straight legs appeared in Fei Xiangnan’s line of sight. His gaze moved upward. Mm, today he was wearing Minions.
The yellow fabric enveloped a beautiful sight. Just as Fei Xiangnan’s gaze was turning dangerous, Xiao Fang quickly pulled on the long pants.
A flash of disappointment crossed Fei Xiangnan’s eyes.
After borrowing a detective novel from Fei Xiangnan, Xiao Fang went up to the rooftop first to sunbathe.
President Fei, who had never taken care of anyone before, now warmed up another glass of milk and prepared a plate of snacks, including Xiao Fang’s favorite beef jerky, pork jerky, dried fruit, and milk biscuits. Fei Xiangnan arranged them neatly on a small plate. He now knew clearly that he couldn’t live without Xiao Fang. Xiao Fang was the only light in his heart.
“Have a sip of milk first.” Placing the plate aside, Fei Xiangnan handed the milk over. Xiao Fang took it naturally and took a sip, leaving a milk mustache on his upper lip. Then he lay back on the lounge chair to read, looking very well-behaved.
“Aren’t you going to rest, President Fei?”
Fei Xiangnan resisted the urge to lick the milk off, ruffling his head instead. “I’ll rest after I deal with some work. I have the next few days off, so I can stay home and keep you company.”
Fei Xiangnan wasn’t the clingy type. Xiao Fang felt very relaxed around him, so hearing that Fei Xiangnan would be staying home didn’t make him feel uncomfortable at all. In fact, he felt quite happy.
They didn’t chat for long before Fei Xiangnan went downstairs to get his laptop and a cup of coffee, setting up to work at a nearby table.
The foreign detective novel’s plot and language were quite different from domestic ones. Xiao Fang didn’t read for long before he started to feel drowsy. He glanced at Fei Xiangnan working nearby. Wearing a pair of rimless glasses, he exuded an elite, ascetic aura. His flawless face could be admired like a work of art. His long fingers tapped on the keyboard, giving Xiao Fang a strong sense of security.
The sun overhead was a little bright. Xiao Fang covered his head with the book and fell asleep. A gentle breeze blew, rustling his dark hair. Soon, the sound of his even breathing could be heard.
His slightly protruding belly symbolized the birth of a new life. One of Xiao Fang’s hands rested naturally on his abdomen, as if soothing this tiny life.
After finishing the last of his work, Fei Xiangnan took off his glasses and rubbed his temples. He closed his laptop and subconsciously looked in Xiao Fang’s direction. He saw his beloved sleeping peacefully on the lounge chair, the book he had barely started covering his head. The milk and snacks on the table, however, had been eaten clean.
A smile tugged at Fei Xiangnan’s lips. He went downstairs to get a blanket, came back up, and gently draped it over Xiao Fang. Then he took the book away. Xiao Fang was sleeping soundly, his small mouth slightly open, letting out soft little snores.
A stir of emotion moved Fei Xiangnan. He couldn’t help but lean down and kiss those small lips. They tasted of milky sweetness, stirring the desire in his heart. Xiao Fang’s lips were soft, lacking the firmness of a typical man’s, but Fei Xiangnan loved the texture. A light taste gradually deepened. Fei Xiangnan’s tongue swept past Xiao Fang’s teeth. The rich aroma of coffee made the little foodie naturally open his mouth.
After several months, Fei Xiangnan once again tasted this wonderful sweetness, but it was so much better than before. The small, dazed tongue was led by his own, and as his tongue swept over the roof of his mouth, the resulting tingle made the sleeping Xiao Fang let out an involuntary whimper.
Fei Xiangnan opened his eyes, pulling back from the wonderful moment with great restraint. At the last second, he reluctantly sucked on the tip of Xiao Fang’s tongue before pulling away completely. Xiao Fang’s lips were now bright red, and Fei Xiangnan’s own eyes were tinged with an indescribable emotion.
Brushing aside the stray hairs on Xiao Fang’s forehead, Fei Xiangnan placed a gentle kiss there, solidifying the thought in his mind. This person was his, and he would always be his.
Soon after, Fei Xiangnan left and went to the study. And on the lounge chair, the sleeping man’s ears couldn’t help but turn red.