After Redeeming the Obsessive Villain Again (Quick Transmigration) - Chapter 26

Neither Yan Yi nor Lu Yinshen took the previous interlude to heart. Holding Lu Yinshen’s hand, Yan Yi walked into the cinema hall, but his footsteps faltered slightly at the entrance.

Just now, the “Protagonist’s Halo” had dimmed a few degrees further. It seemed another “fish” had broken free from the plot’s control and no longer felt any affection for the protagonist shou. The core of the protagonist shou’s persona was being a “heartthrob” loved by everyone. Now that this core was on the verge of collapse, would this small world still recognize him as the protagonist?

Yan Yi kissed Lu Yinshen’s cheek as if no one else were around. Lingering against his lips, he whispered, “Uncle, do you want to see fireworks?”

Only a burning protagonist’s halo is truly brilliant and beautiful.

Lu Yinshen wrapped his arms around Yan Yi’s neck and took the initiative to deepen the kiss. The wet sounds were barely audible in the dark cinema, where other couples were being just as unrestrained. As their tongues entwined in an inseparable kiss, Yan Yi sucked and teased his lips, drawing out Lu Yinshen’s gasps. He tightened his grip on Lu Yinshen’s waist while his tongue continued its conquest.

He coaxed the moist, red tongue into a dance, wickedly prodding the softest, most sensitive parts of Lu Yinshen’s mouth, causing him to let out stifled, restless moans. The sounds of low masculine panting became increasingly noticeable in the quiet hall. It made those nearby flush with embarrassment, yet they couldn’t help their inner curiosity, especially since those pants sounded incredibly sexy.

His eyes became wet and shimmering. Lu Yinshen, unable to take any more, closed his eyes and buried his face in Yan Yi’s shoulder to regain his strength. Before he could recover much, while his body was still limp and he was still catching his breath, Yan Yi tilted his chin up again for a new round of fatal kissing. Fortunately, the movie’s background audio masked their sounds better than before.

Yan Yi patiently pried open his teeth, meticulously exploring every corner of Lu Yinshen’s mouth. The already swollen lips grew redder. Blood seeped out, and their breath mingled with the metallic taste of rust. Lu Yinshen’s peach-blossom eyes lost focus entirely. His head spun; only the man before him and their joined lips felt real. Powerless to resist, he could only let Yan Yi manipulate him in a daze.

Yan Yi loved his entranced expression. His thumb rubbed against the flushed, damp corners of Lu Yinshen’s eyes, drawing out long silver threads of moisture. Unlike Lu Yinshen, Yan Yi’s breathing was hardly disturbed. He reached out to feel Lu Yinshen’s forehead. Fortunately, the temperature was normal, though his face was flushed from the excessively long kiss.

Lu Yinshen did not have Yan Yi’s stamina. His chest heaved as he kept his eyes closed, panting heavily to stabilize his breathing. The movie ended, yet the two of them had not even seen what the lead actors looked like.

Yan Yi led him out of the cinema by the hand. It was not dark yet, so they spent a long time wandering the mall together until the orange sunset began to hang in the sky. Only then did they take a car home.

Time slipped by, and soon the day arrived to meet Old Master Lu. Yan Yi brought the gifts and arrived at the Lu residence with Lu Yinshen. Unlike the lively atmosphere of his previous two visits, the Lu residence was exceptionally quiet today, with only the hired housekeeper present.

The housekeeper, Auntie Zhang, saw them and immediately came forward with a smile. “The Master is waiting for you in the study.”

Yan Yi rubbed the back of Lu Yinshen’s hand to comfort him, even though Lu Yinshen’s face did not show a trace of nervousness. The study was on the second floor. They walked up the spiral staircase and reached the door. Yan Yi raised his hand and knocked. “Grandpa, Uncle and I are here.”

“Come in,” the voice replied. The tone was remarkably calm, resembling the momentary peace before a storm.

Yan Yi went in first. If the Old Master was furious enough to swing a ruler, he could protect Lu Yinshen in time. The Old Master was wearing reading glasses with a book spread out before him. Yan Yi did not know the title of that specific book, but there was a neat stack of others on the desk.

A glance at the spines revealed the titles:

• • How Homosexuality is Formed

• • What to Do When a Relative is Gay

• • Homosexuality

Looking closely, every single one was related to the subject. Old Master Lu pulled his gaze away from the books and scanned them, his focus landing specifically on Lu Yinshen’s legs. Seeing that his legs were straight and not trembling, a hint of begrudging satisfaction appeared in the old man’s wrinkles. He looked at Yan Yi with a slightly more favorable eye. Lu Anguo took a sip of tea and spoke shockingly. “When are you two getting married?”

The words were entirely unexpected. Neither Yan Yi nor Lu Yinshen had anticipated this attitude, and both were stunned. Yan Yi reacted instantly, his voice softening. “I want to marry Uncle right now, but the specifics depend on Uncle’s wishes.”

Old Master Lu frowned instead, letting out a cold snort. “You are getting married and you still call him ‘Uncle’? Do you really want it to be incestuous?”

In this world, same-sex marriage was legal, and the various protective laws were quite comprehensive. Yan Yi immediately and obediently changed his address. “I want to marry Yinshen right now.”

The Old Master still looked dissatisfied, his brow furrowed tightly. He was the one who called them here and the one who asked about the marriage, yet he felt an inexplicable discomfort in his heart. That previous hint of approval turned back into awkwardness.

Lu Anguo tapped the table. “Feelings are feelings, and finances are finances. I want to provide a guarantee for Yinshen. Regarding assets, I want you and Yinshen to do a notarization.” At his age, feelings were ethereal; only assets were the foundation of a person’s life. His son liked this brat and insisted on him.

Over the past few days, he had read countless books on sexual orientation, and they all told him it was innate and unchangeable. What could he do? He could only hold his breath and accept the boy. Otherwise, his son would be caught in the middle between his father and this little rascal.

His son’s legs had just recovered. He had asked the doctor, who said that if his mood was poor, the legs might revert to their previous state. Lu Anguo could never accept Xiao Qi’s health declining after finally recovering. After much deliberation, he decided to follow his son’s wishes and stop interfering. He might as well let them marry so the matter would not stay lodged in his heart like a lump he could not swallow.

The Old Master had many thoughts, but his expression remained stern. “My company shares, real estate, and funds are all for Yinshen. Let us get the unpleasantness out of the way: you have no share in these things. I will not ask you to return the gifts I gave you before. But from now on, you get nothing. How about it? Do you agree?”

How could Yan Yi not agree? He said, “Thank you, Grandpa. As long as it is given to Yinshen, it is fine. We can do the notarization right now. Incidentally, I also have some small things to serve as a betrothal gift for Yinshen.”

For this meeting, Yan Yi intended to lay everything out to show his sincerity. He had prepared some things in advance to increase his capital for marrying Lu Yinshen. Lu Anguo took the envelope Yan Yi handed over and opened it indifferently. What kind of betrothal gift could a kid like Yan Yi have? Totaled up, it probably was not worth as much as the shares he was giving his son.

As soon as his eyes caught the contents, the Old Master’s eyes widened. He snatched off his glasses and rubbed his eyes several times before confirming he had not misread it. He stood up in shock, his hand pointing at Yan Yi while trembling. “You, you. You founded the Lu’an Group?!”

The Lu’an Group was a rising star in the business world. It started in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the drugs they developed had saved countless lives. Its market value was immeasurable. Later, the business expanded, acquiring companies in other sectors and spanning multiple industries. Old Master Lu knew that his own aging Lu Group could absolutely not compete with it. It was an undisputed giant that no one could afford to underestimate.

And this group was created single-handedly by this little brat, Yan Yi. The Old Master’s head felt numb from the shock. He keenly caught a loophole, his imagination running wild. “When this group first emerged, you should not have been an adult. How did you get all those certificates processed? And those medical researchers, how did you recruit them? And could it be that your biological parents founded it and handed it over to you?”

Lu Yinshen interrupted his father’s spiraling thoughts. “Dad.”

Yan Yi had already told him about this. Lu Yinshen had not had much of a reaction; he had long been aware of Yan Yi’s extraordinary abilities. To him, any achievement this man made was only natural.

Old Master Lu stopped talking and sat back down, putting his glasses back on. “Even so, the notarization must still be done.” He was satisfied with the guarantee Yan Yi was giving his son, but as far as financial support went, the more given to his son, the better. There was no reason to turn it away.

Lu Anguo cleared his throat. “However, I am not a stingy person. I will give you some things too, as long as you live well with my son from now on.”

Yan Yi responded obediently, “Okay, Grandpa. I will definitely grow old together with Yinshen.”

Old Master Lu still felt conflicted. After a long pause, he did not know what else to say and waved his hand dismissively. “Fine, then. Go and register the marriage first. Whether you want a wedding depends on your own thoughts. As long as I am here, no one in the Lu family will dare gossip.”

Since he chose to support them, there was no reason to make them hide their relationship. Lu Anguo knew his son’s personality. He was cold and likely would not want a wedding. But if they did want one, there would surely be wagging tongues spreading rumors, especially Lu the Eldest’s family, who hated seeing others do well. However, as long as he was in charge, those idle rumors would not reach his son’s ears.

The habitual coldness in Lu Yinshen’s eyes softened, and he thanked him sincerely. “Thank you, Dad.”

“I am your father, why are you thanking me?” Old Master Lu slapped the table and glared at him.

Yan Yi followed suit. “Thank you, Grandpa.”

Old Master Lu still looked very dissatisfied with that title. He frowned but said nothing, only telling them to leave quickly and stop being an eyesore in his study.

Yan Yi said, “Grandpa, the gifts are in the living room. Please use them if you like. Uncle and I will head out now and visit you again next time.”

Hearing that title again, Old Master Lu turned his face away, refusing to look at them. Right in front of the Old Master, Yan Yi took his son’s hand and left the study. It made the Old Master’s eyes ache with regret that he had not made things a bit harder for the kid just now. He had let this fellow whisk his son away far too easily.

A smile gradually filled Yan Yi’s eyes. “Uncle, let us go get the household registration booklet.” He had already been preparing to marry Lu Yinshen, but the custom-made proposal ring was not finished yet, and the venue had not been decorated, so he had planned to wait. Now that their relationship was out in the open with the Old Master, getting the certificate and finalizing the relationship as soon as possible was for the best.

Lu Yinshen gripped his hand back tightly and leaned against him, his eyes curving upward. “Okay.”