Everyone I Flirted With Says They Won’t Let Me Go (Quick Transmigration) - Chapter 2

When Xia Chengxi woke up, it was already three in the afternoon. His naked body beneath the sheets was covered in blue, purple, and red marks from pinches, kisses, squeezes, and bites. His entire body ached unbearably, especially the indescribable place behind, which was still stuffed with the object Gu Chengxi had used to punish him. Swollen and throbbing with pain, he lay face down on the bed like a corpse, too exhausted to even lift a finger.

[You cried and begged for mercy all night yesterday, your voice is hoarse.]

Xia Chengxi gritted his teeth, [Get lost! Didn’t you say you’d be gone after ten?]

[I stayed behind yesterday to observe and learn.]

[…]

Observe and learn? Do you even have a sex life or a husband to observe and learn from?!

The system’s voice sounded rather concerned, [What are we going to do? You only exchanged one sentence with Chu Ran, and Gu Chengxi already worked you over until you were half-dead. If you really get involved with Chu Ran…] It hesitated for a moment before suddenly growing excited, [I’m looking forward to it!]

But Xia Chengxi fell silent.

[What’s wrong with you?]

Xia Chengxi lay on his back, staring at the ceiling. [Betrayal is a skilled task. It’s hard.]

[That’s why I warned you from the start—don’t fall in love with anyone. Besides, it’s not like you’re really betraying him. It’s just acting.]

[You don’t understand.]

[Yeah, I don’t. But logically speaking, you haven’t collected a single genuine heart so far, and you only have one year left in this world. Six months have already passed—you only have six months left.]

[I know.]

Xia Chengxi felt gloomy, staring out the window without blinking.

I really, really don’t want to betray him. I like him. Besides him, I don’t want to touch any other man.

In front of the surveillance monitor, Gu Chengxi had been watching Xia Chengxi’s despondent expression for a long time.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, reflecting Gu Chengxi’s tired face on the screen.

The old butler of the villa brought in a bowl of hot plain congee. Gu Chengxi took the bowl and entered the room.

“Brother,” Xia Chengxi’s eyes reddened the moment he saw Gu Chengxi. Gu Chengxi set the hot congee aside and half-carried him into his arms.

“Are you really that upset?”

Xia Chengxi buried his face in Gu Chengxi’s chest. “I’m just in pain. Can you take that thing out?”

Gu Chengxi glanced down. “It’s all swollen. How pitiful.”

Beast!

“I’ll let it slide this time. But if I catch you going to a bar alone again or flirting with someone else, I won’t go as easy on you as I did last night.”

In front of Gu Chengxi, Xia Chengxi didn’t need to cry pitifully to win his favor. All he had to do was open his bright, sharp, and clear eyes and gaze at him, and Gu Chengxi would surrender, retreating step by step without any principles left.

“Brother, you haven’t been home for a long time.”

Gu Chengxi surrendered instantly. “It’s my fault. I’ve neglected Xia Xia. You haven’t eaten all day. Finish this bowl of congee first.”

Gu Chengxi blew gently on the hot congee, waiting for it to cool before feeding it to Xia Chengxi. His delicate, crimson lips parted with each spoonful, as if tempting someone to bite down hard and indulge recklessly.

Leaning against Gu Chengxi’s chest, Xia Chengxi endured the torment of the object inside him, frowning deeply but saying nothing to beg for mercy. He obediently finished the congee, spoonful by spoonful.

Xia Chengxi’s submissive demeanor softened Gu Chengxi’s expression. “I’ll help you take it out. Bear with it a little.”

Xia Chengxi nodded, resting his head in the crook of Gu Chengxi’s shoulder. His slender, supple waist was covered in countless red marks, and the imprints from spanking on his snow-white buttocks hadn’t fully faded yet. Slightly parting his legs, he used two fingers to gently knead and carefully pry open that spot. He let out a couple of muffled groans, his waist twisting uncomfortably.

By the time Gu Chengxi withdrew the object, Xia Chengxi was drenched in a layer of sweat. Beneath his glistening, fair neck lay delicate, smooth collarbones, and the hollow of his throat seemed to invite desire. His jade-like body lay sprawled, vivid and alluring.

Gu Chengxi’s voice was low and hoarse as he spoke, “Last night, I didn’t consider your feelings. I apologize.”

“It’s alright.”

“Xia Xia, don’t dislike me, don’t grow tired of me, and don’t even think about leaving me, understood?”

Possessiveness, control, and protectiveness brought out his narrow-mindedness, selfishness, and sensitivity toward Xia Chengxi.

This also made Gu Chengxi, who couldn’t find reassurance in Xia Chengxi, grow more anxious and restless the deeper he fell in love.

Hearing these words, Xia Chengxi felt a pang of heartache. Tilting his head back, his eyes misted over with a thin layer of tears. “Brother, do you love me?”

Gu Chengxi was struck by that gaze. “I do, I love you.”

“I love you too. I love you so much, very, very much, incredibly much. I’ll love you forever and always, so you have to love me forever too.”

Gu Chengxi carried him toward the bathroom, kissing his forehead. “Alright, alright, I understand. I’ll serve you like a loyal ox or horse for a lifetime, loving you forever.”

[Congratulations, congratulations. Gu Chengxi’s sincerity value has reached 92%.]

Xia Chengxi wore an expression of already knowing but still being deeply affected. [92… He still doesn’t love me.]

[Actually, that’s already quite impressive. Generally speaking, anything above 90% can be defined as deep love.]

Xia Chengxi sighed. [He doesn’t love me as much as I love him.]

The system cautiously probed, [Then, maybe you should give up on him and wholeheartedly focus on pursuing Chu Ran?]

[You’re dismissed.]

[As you wish.]

In the bathroom, having received the little one’s confession, Gu Chengxi naturally held nothing back, taking him again and again. It was only when Xia Chengxi truly had no strength left that Gu Chengxi’s beastly desires were temporarily restrained.

“Brother, that… just who is Chu Ran?”

Gu Chengxi, fully satisfied, held him close and kissed him fiercely. “In my arms, and you’re still thinking of another man?”

“I’m just curious…”

“Chu Ran is of Chinese descent, grew up overseas. The Chu family has considerable influence abroad, with connections in both legal and underground circles. However, they haven’t ventured into domestic business. This time, he came to Jiang Cheng hoping to use me to break into the domestic market and get a share of the pie. Moreover, Chu Ran has an older brother competing with him for the family inheritance. Coming to me for cooperation is a move born out of desperation.”

Seeing the thoughtful expression on the little one’s face, Gu Chengxi chuckled. “Rest well at home these next couple of days. Don’t leave the room. I won’t lock you in, but reflect on your own. Once you’re feeling better, I’ll take you out.”

“Brother, are you busy lately?”

“I can’t afford to be careless with the collaboration with the Chu Corporation.” Gu Chengxi ruffled the youth’s soft black hair. “Sorry, Xia Xia. I’ll be away for a couple of days again.”

Xia Chengxi gave an understanding smile. “It’s fine. Work is important.”

Such an understanding and unspoiled lover was truly a relief. However, in places Xia Chengxi couldn’t see, Gu Chengxi’s gaze gradually turned cold.

After Gu Chengxi left, Xia Chengxi began to sigh and lament.

[“I’m going to start betraying my husband.”]

The system tried to comfort him, [“Look on the bright side. Since your husband is definitely going to be cuckolded anyway, you might as well pick a good-looking one. I think Chu Ran is quite suitable. Do your best, and after completing all the tasks, I’ll try to secure benefits for you to return to this world.”]

[“Can I still trust you?”]

[“Who else can you trust besides me?”]

Fair point.

Xia Chengxi narrowed his eyes, unconsciously exuding the dangerous aura of a predator eyeing its prey. [“Give me the route to the orphanage.”]

[“Planning to stake out Chu Ran?”]

[“He saw me yesterday and will definitely investigate my background. One night is enough for him to figure everything out. If I’m not mistaken, there should be Chu Ran’s spies outside the villa right now. Wherever I go, Chu Ran will know.”]

The system praised him, [“Sherlock Xi!”]

[“You flatter me. Leave Chu Ran to me, and my husband to you. If my husband appears within a kilometer of me, notify me immediately.”]

[“Deal!”]

But what Xia Chengxi didn’t know was that Gu Chengxi, overflowing with possessiveness, control, and protectiveness, sat in front of the surveillance footage, quietly watching him meticulously select clothes in front of the wardrobe, stand before the mirror, break the icy mask on his face, and practice the sweetest smile. One that had once belonged only to him, captivating enough to drown in.

Finally, he slipped out quietly.

Fifteen years ago, the Chu family found Chu Ran, the long-lost illegitimate son, and brought him back from the orphanage. The next day, the orphanage was forced to shut down.

Xia Chengxi stood in the courtyard. In the center of the yard was an old tree, its leaves almost entirely fallen, leaving only a massive, bare trunk. It looked like it would take two grown men stretching their arms wide to barely encircle it.

He learned from the system that when Xia Chengxi and Chu Ran were children, their most boring pastime was playing hide-and-seek around the tree trunk. The trunk was so large that even with both children’s arms stretched out, they couldn’t wrap around it. Back then, they vowed that when they grew up, they would come back and hug it.

Such a cringeworthy vow…

Wearing Xia Chengxi’s face, he felt embarrassed just thinking about it. Standing in front of the old tree, he lifted his head and gazed melancholically at the sky at a 45-degree angle.

In the courtyard before the abandoned building, withered grass and leaves were swept into the air by the wind. A lone bird spread its wings and flew away silently.

The young man’s face was shadowed and indistinct under the tree’s canopy, his slender body trembling in the autumn breeze.

[“Little Green Hat… I’m freezing to death and he still hasn’t shown up? Is the intel wrong?”]

[“He’s here.”]

The person had arrived, but Xia Chengxi hesitated.

Should he really spread his arms and hug the old tree like the system suggested?

So embarrassing!

But if he didn’t, it might not evoke the emotional resonance he needed.

A long-awaited reunion, followed by igniting a spark to send Chu Ran’s sincerity meter skyrocketing.

But…

[“Little Green Hat, I just can’t bring myself to do something so embarrassing.”]

[“Then just wait to die.”]

Xia Chengxi glared, crestfallen.

Fine, if death’s the price, so be it. Pride is more important than life.

He continued gazing at the sky at a 45-degree angle. Sunlight filtered through the sparse branches, casting dappled patterns on his face, dazzling and making his eyes ache as if he might cry.

Xia Chengxi blinked hard, trying to shake off the stinging sensation, but tears welled up and spilled from his eyes.

Footsteps sounded behind him. He turned slowly and froze in disbelief.

Not only was Chu Ran’s somewhat peculiar face behind him, but another person’s face had also appeared before him.

It was—Gu Chengxi.

Before the mission is accomplished, the hero falls. If you die, I die, we die together.

We’re finished.