After the Straight Male Incubus Became a Heartthrob - Chapter 24

Ye Lin soon found he could no longer stand. He kept sinking downward. He was like a scoop of ice cream melting under the sun, turning into a pool of fragrant liquid.

The weather was sweltering. To stay cool, he had simply stripped off his clothes and tossed them onto the floor, heedless of where they landed. Only his pure white socks remained. Shen Shao took a particular liking to those white socks. He insisted on keeping them on so he could admire them slowly.

Dazed by Shen Shao’s kisses, Ye Lin murmured incoherently, “Gu, Gu Jiazhi, let me.”

Shen Shao leaned his forehead against Ye Lin’s. “Let you do what?”

The warm breath felt like down feathers brushing against him. A shiver of itchiness instantly spread through his body, making him tremble. His earlobes had been steamed by the heat, burning intensely. Ye Lin’s cheeks were flushed and his eyes were moist, like a pitiful young deer. The deer was ravenous, whimpering and nuzzling against its elder to beg for food. Even though his words were slurred, the elder had already seen through the little deer’s restless movements.

Shen Shao’s public persona had always been that of a gentle, refined, and well-educated gentleman, but the moment he saw Ye Lin, an inexplicable urge to dominate was stirred within him. He wanted to bully Ye Lin. He wanted to make him cry and tremble, making him crawl into his arms to plead.

Thus, the wicked elder completely ignored the deer’s entreaties, feigning deafness and asking the same questions over and over. In reality, Ye Lin had been tormented to the point where he could not even form a complete sentence. With his demands unmet, Ye Lin was both ashamed and furious. He gritted his teeth and cursed, “You bastard, Gu Jiazhi! Do, do not pretend!”

Hearing Ye Lin call out Gu Jiazhi’s name, Shen Shao felt a flicker of excitement. He actually enjoyed this sensation. From childhood, he had been required to be upright, honest, and a role model for his peers. For twenty-two years, he had lived a disciplined life, rarely ever straying from the path. Secretly racing cars had been his only act of rebellion.

But after meeting Ye Lin, he had not only felt desire in a restroom and impulsively agreed to support the Vast Star project, but he was now even enjoying the role of Ye Lin’s other man. This was actually quite interesting. There were no rules to follow, just hiding and sneaking around. It was incredibly thrilling.

Shen Shao’s parents treated each other with mutual respect but were emotionally distant. They were a model couple of convenience. They had always emphasized a normal view of romance to Shen Shao, especially the importance of being responsible in a marriage and never betraying one’s spouse. They never could have imagined that their son would have a penchant for being the third party.

Ye Lin calling out Gu Jiazhi’s name only served to make Shen Shao extremely hyperactive, and his movements became increasingly bold. As Shen Shao kissed away the tears at the corners of Ye Lin’s eyes, he could not help but reflect on his own strange behavior. Why had he been so careful to track Liang Wenle’s movements? Why did he only contact Ye Lin once he was sure Liang Wenle had returned to the Liang residence?

As it turned out, he was afraid of being discovered by Liang Wenle. Since this behavior could not stand the light of day, it naturally had to be hidden. But this was fun, like a game of cat and mouse. He was no longer the brilliant peacock standing in the sun, but a rat crawling in the gutter.

Shen Shao looked down at the sweat-drenched Ye Lin and asked, “Do you like it?”

Ye Lin’s breathing was shallow, and his entire body was soft and limp. He could not find the strength to brace himself and could only let out soft sobs. His eyelashes were clumped with tears, and his cheeks were crimson as if he had a high fever. Sweat poured off him. Shen Shao understood perfectly. He deliberately toyed with him, wanting him to regain his senses and understand his current predicament.

Soon, Ye Lin’s whole body began to shudder. He cried out loudly, and tears fell in earnest. Those pure white socks were like a dandelion with a severed root, swaying in the wind, sometimes floating high past his shoulders and sometimes dropping low and shaking gently. Under the soft lighting, his skin had the texture of jade, yet it was warm to the touch. Even though it was not winter, it was a sensation one would never want to let go of.

A long time passed before Ye Lin finally regained his clarity. He thought Gu Jiazhi was beside him, but when he focused his eyes, it was actually Shen Shao. Terrified, he tried to push him away, only to be locked firmly in place. Shen Shao was still dressed, though his clothes were wrinkled and disheveled. However, his face still lent a sense of forbidden charm to the outfit.

“You, you!” Ye Lin wanted to kick him but found he had no strength. He could only bark out, “Shen Shao, how is it you?!”

“You were the one who threw yourself at me.” Shen Shao leaned into his ear, mocking him in a low voice. “It seems your official boyfriend is quite lacking if he let you get this hungry.”

“You bastard!” Ye Lin swung his hand to hit him but was pinned down forcefully. “You, you heard everything?”

“You were the one who insisted on telling me. Liang Wenle really is useless; you lead such a miserable life.”

“Forget it. Just get off me! We still have to cooperate in the future. Do you think this is normal?”

“Of course it is not normal, but since my partner has a need, it is only right that I help.”

“What nonsense are you talking?! I was clearly looking for Gu Jiazhi! Get out!”

“Oh? From your tone, it sounds like you had a fight with Gu Jiazhi. He is your lover, but he has been in the neighboring city lately and is unwilling to come back to see you.”

“None, none of your business!”

“Actually, since Liang Wenle is useless and Gu Jiazhi is ignoring you, you should find someone new to settle your needs.”

“Go to hell!”

Ye Lin cursed him for being shameless and tried to struggle again. However, he was quickly restrained by a necktie and found it difficult to move. Shen Shao was an office worker who often wore suits. His room was full of suit accessories that he could grab at a moment’s notice.

“Shen Shao, if you keep this up, I will cancel our cooperation! I will withdraw my investment immediately! Do not even think about making money together!”

“That will not do. You have already signed the contract. Besides, I think you have high hopes for Vast Star; you would not give it up.”

“Then, then you.”

Ye Lin wanted to say something else to intimidate him, but he saw Shen Shao’s face darken. A low warning was whispered in his ear. “If you keep making a scene, I am going to hit you.”

Ye Lin wished he could kill him. “You are shameless! Just die already!”

Shen Shao struck him once, hard. Ye Lin felt the aftershocks like waves in the ocean. He let out a cry of pain and shame, wanting to curse again.

He was hit again. He realized that this jerk Shen Shao was not like Gu Jiazhi, who was obedient, nor was he like Liang Wenle, who was easy to fool. When he said he would hit, he meant it. It was terrifying. Ye Lin was truly afraid of pain, so he did not dare say more, hoping for a chance to strike back later.

However, he waited the entire night and never got that chance. Instead, he eventually passed out.

With the help of alcohol, he slept until the afternoon. The curtains were drawn tight, letting in not a single ray of light. The environment was quiet and perfect for sleeping. Shen Shao was no longer in the room, but the surroundings had been cleaned up.

After a hangover came the headache. Ye Lin rubbed his head and cursed Shen Shao dozens of times. He still could not let it go; he wanted to steal every valuable thing in Shen Shao’s house. But after searching for a long time, he could not find a single watch or a checkbook. The entire apartment held nothing of value.

Shen Shao is so poor! He cannot even compare to Liang Wenle’s pinky finger! He decided to pull all the clothes out of Shen Shao’s wardrobe and stomp on them, then trash the bedroom before heading to the living room to tear up the sofa.

However, he noticed a thermos on the coffee table. Beside it was a note written in sharp, elegant calligraphy. It said, “There is hangover soup inside; remember to drink it. There is also ointment; remember to apply it. Do not be too angry. After all, we are just taking what we need and helping each other out.”

Ye Lin swiped the thermos off the table with a curse. “Go to hell, you lunatic!” The thermos rolled a few times but did not leak.

A moment later, Ye Lin felt hungry. He picked up the thermos and opened it, intending to take a couple of sips. The moment he opened it, a rich aroma wafted out, triggering his appetite. He thought he would just have a couple of sips.

Ye Lin took a drink and found the soup was delicious. It was fresh and savory, and it had a deep aftertaste. He ended up drinking the whole thing. Shortly after finishing it, his headache truly vanished. The ointment was also effective. It was cool and soothing, allowing him to recover quickly.

To be honest, Shen Shao was hundreds of times better than Liang Wenle, but he was uncontrollable and dangerous, which made Ye Lin uncomfortable. After finishing the soup, Ye Lin ran to the kitchen, planning to smash all the dishes to vent his anger.

In the next second, the door clicked open. Leaving the kitchen, he saw Shen Shao walking in carrying a bag of rare ingredients. Ye Lin rushed over to hit him, but Shen Shao dodged. Shen Shao was like a Tai Chi master, always able to deflect Ye Lin’s attacks with effortless grace, looking completely unbothered.

Ye Lin was fed up. “I never want to cooperate with a bastard like you again! I am going to tell Liu Wen. Either you withdraw your investment, or I withdraw mine!”

Shen Shao did not get angry even though his home was a mess. He set the ingredients down and answered slowly, “Liu Wen is my junior; we went to the same university. Go ahead and tell him. Let us see whose side he takes.”

This silenced Ye Lin. Liu Wen was the most important founder of Vast Star; of course he would trust his senior. Speechless, Ye Lin kicked the coffee table instead.

Shen Shao walked into the kitchen and asked airily, “What do you want for lunch?”

Ye Lin followed him and smashed a set of dishes onto the floor, mocking him loudly. “Shen Shao, you animal, you actually know how to cook?”

Shen Shao silently picked up a broom to handle the shards, not complaining. “I learned it before. I made the hangover soup too. It seems you liked it; you drank it all.”

Ye Lin remained silent, plotting his revenge. Shen Shao finished clearing the porcelain and started prepping the ingredients, completely ignoring Ye Lin’s rage. “Did you not say yesterday that our cooperation would be a win-win? Why do you suddenly not want to invest in Vast Star today? Actually, there is nothing wrong with our interaction mode. If you have a need, come to me. I guarantee I can serve you better than Liang Wenle or Gu Jiazhi. Then we can do business and make money together.”

Ye Lin took advantage of his turned back to sneak an attack, hammering at Shen Shao’s spine. However, Shen Shao turned around just in time, caught him in his arms, and kissed the top of his head. He whispered, “You are really not being good. Do you insist on being taught a lesson?”

Ye Lin tried to counter with a knee strike, but his vital point was immediately restrained. Shen Shao leaned into his ear, breathing softly. “I have studied grappling and boxing. You cannot get the upper hand with me. Being obedient is your best option. If you make me angry, you will only suffer, and you will not be able to leave this place for days.”

Ye Lin sneered. “Just because you know some grappling and boxing, you are putting on an act? Watch me kill you!”

However, half an hour later, Ye Lin had not managed to break free. Instead, his strength was gone, leaving him at the other’s mercy. At that moment, his phone suddenly rang. Shen Shao grabbed it first, slid to answer, and placed it on the table.

Ye Lin could clearly see that the screen displayed a call from Gu Jiazhi.

“Ye Lin! So you only think of me when things are not going well with Liang Wenle!”

“I,” Ye Lin was about to answer when he suddenly felt a jolt, as if he had been electrocuted. His cheeks turned completely red.

Shen Shao’s eyes were triumphant. He whispered a reminder. “Hurry and answer the call. Gu Jiazhi is waiting for you.”

Ye Lin bit his lip hard to stifle any sound. On the other end, the caller was getting impatient.

“Damn it! Ye Lin, are you playing with me?!”