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nEditor: SimoB

nOnly when Shi Qing got the answer he wanted did he get up, satisfied.

nThe two of them leaned back on the sofa for hours and watched a food documentary together.

nQin Yunsheng wasn’t really interested in it. He was concentrating on Shi Qing.

nShi Qing wasn’t too interested in the show either. He was concentrating on flirting with Qin Yunsheng.

nSo the two of them were very intimate as the documentary played in the background.

nThe officer’s ears remained red until Shi Qing sat up. Pursing his lips, he lowered his head to tidy up his wrinkled clothes.

nThe little Marquis raised his eyebrows, seemingly reverting back to his previous behaviour after getting what he wanted from the soldier. His tone held a trace of teasing.

n“Did you change your clothes today? But you’ve only been wearing the clothes you changed out of for a day, right?”

nQin Yunsheng’s face was still flushed as he struggled to sit up. Looking at the smiling little Marquis, he swallowed dryly and tried to calm down.

nHis voice was still hoarse and quiet when he finally spoke, like he had just gone through a strenuous set of exercises.

n“The shirt from yesterday was a little wrinkled so I changed.”

n“Sure, whatever you say.”

nShi Qing sat slumped across the sofa. The corners of his lips were slightly curved up. From this angle, he seemed much shorter than Qin Yunsheng.

nThe young Marquis stretched out his fingers. His hands were white and slender, soft and smooth; a stark contrast to Qin Yunsheng’s hands, which were calloused from training and exposure to the sun and wind.

nShi Qing knew this, of course. It was the reason he tried to hold hands with Qin Yunsheng so much, as he could see the man’s desire to touch Shi Qing war against his fear of hurting him.

nThis time however, Shi Qing’s hand didn’t squeeze into the man’s grasp.

nHe just seemed to be very interested in how Qin Yunsheng’s new clothes looked exactly like what he wore yesterday. His thin white finger touched the wrinkles in the fabric, the buttons, and the little stars that all Chinese military folks had on their clothes.

nBut it didn’t look quite like a military uniform.

nThe officer stayed completely still as Shi Qing inspected his outfit.

nThe little Marquis was not happy that Qin Yunsheng didn’t ask him why he was so interested in his new clothes.

nDissatisfied, his hands withdrew.

n“Why are you acting like a wooden log? Why haven’t you asked me about what I’m doing yet?!”

nThe officer blinked a little nervously. He asked obediently in a low, deep voice, “What are you doing?”

nThe little Marquis was delighted by his cooperation.

n“I’m looking at your uniform, of course! It looks so good on you. I have Marquis ceremonial outfits too, you’ll look good in those as well.”

nHe was complimented. The corners of Qin Yunsheng’s mouth couldn’t help but curl up.

nHe explained, “This isn’t a military uniform, it’s my casual wear. I commissioned it from a tailor.”

n“Which tailor did you hire? The craftsmanship is so good… Introduce them to me next time.”

nWithout waiting for the officer to agree, Shi Qing smirked and raised his eyebrows slightly, looking up at his boyfriend.

n“Did you change your clothes to make yourself more presentable for me?”

nShi Qing: “I thought you were a wooden log that didn’t know what a relationship entailed. Seems you’re not completely hopeless after all.”

nQin Yunsheng: “?”

nAt first, He didn’t understand what changing his clothes had to do with their relationship or with making himself presentable to Shi Qing.

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nAlthough it was true that he changed his clothes because he had a little boyfriend now and wanted to make sure he was always clean and tidy in front of him&#k2026;

nBut when the officer met the young Marquis’ teasing gaze, he suddenly figured it out.

nHis face blushed red.

nThe officer stammered, “What do you mean?”

nShi Qing didn’t even blink. “The thing that every couple does eventually.”

nHe added: “It’s a necessary part of every relationship. I won’t blame a novice like you for not knowing.”

nQin Yunsheng: …No, he understands.

nHe felt his face burn just imagining the scene.

nThey had to do it eventually since they were a couple now, but Qin Yunsheng honestly had never bothered to learn about that. His first reaction was anxiety.

nWhat if he messed up?

nHe unconsciously began to stall for time.

nThe officer fidgeted, “Aren’t we moving a bit…too fast?”

n“Are we?”

nThe little Marquis appeared neither red or flustered, like he had been through this countless times before. “How is this fast? It doesn’t feel like that to me.”

nIt dawned on Qin Yunsheng.

nShi Qing had most likely become enamoured with him long ago.

nOf the two of them, he was the only one who felt that they had only been in love for a day.

nIt was natural for Shi Qing to not feel that they were moving too fast.

nThinking about it this way, the joy and guilt from before came flooding back. The officer lowered his head as if he had done something wrong.

n“If you want to…then it’s okay with me.”

nSuch words were still a little too embarrassing for him. The tips of his ears deepened several shades after he spoke.

nShi Qing: “If you’re not fully committed, there’s no point in continuing our relationship.”

nQin Yunsheng looked up in a panic, stammering, “I am! Committed, that is.”

nHe grit his teeth, “I’ll do it whenever you want!”

nThe young Marquis nodded in satisfaction and stood up. “Then let’s do it now.”

n“Now?”

nQin Yunsheng’s face went blank. The way he looked around the lounge and blushed could almost be called pitiful.

nThe officer was about to combust with shame.

n“This is the lounge! Are- are you sure?!”

nShi Qing was already unbuttoning his coat. Those ruby red lips muttered quietly, “What’s wrong with the lounge? I think it’s fine.”

n“B-but there’s people outside and no lock on the door! Someone could come in at any moment!!”

nShi Qing: “So what if they do? Why are you dilly-dallying, hurry up!”

nQin Yunsheng: “……”

nDoing that in a place like this really went against his sense of honour and integrity.

nEspecially in a lounge where anyone could come in at any moment!

nAbsolutely not!!

nEven if Shi Qing insisted, he just couldn’t!!!

nThe little Marquis threw his coat on the sofa. His pretty face looked at Qin Yunsheng with discontent.

n“What are you staring at?! Why can’t you even do such a small thing for me?! Are you really committed to being my boyfriend?! How can we be a couple if we don’t do this?!!”

nQin Yunsheng: “……”

nBut couples usually didn’t do that in a lounge that can’t even be locked, right..?

nThe officer grit his teeth and steeled his nerves. He got up and strode to the door…

n–And barricaded it with a nearby table!

nHe was a little nervous. His face red and stiff, he unbuttoned his shirt with trembling hands and his back facing Shi Qing, who was leaning on the sofa.

nHis slim and form fitting jacket was taken off.

nQin Yunsheng carefully placed it on the sofa and started loosening his tie.

nThen he heard the little Marquis asking him softly from behind, “What are you doing?”

nThe officer paused and stood up straight. His back was still to him.

n“I…I’m getting undressed.”

nShi Qing’s voice seemed confused. “What are you undressing for? The jacket alone is fine.”

nQin Yunsheng: “!!!”

nDid he not have to take his shirt off?!

nWas that really okay??

nThe haughty urging of the little Marquis could be heard again.

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n“Why are you always spacing out?! Hurry up!”

nThe officer closed his eyes in shame.

nHe grit his teeth and placed a hand on his belt.

nA hand tapped him on the shoulder, causing Qin Yunsheng to jolt.

nShi Qing was obviously quite happy, which made his voice become soft and glutinous like mochi.

n“Qin Yunsheng, turn and look at me.”

nQin Yunsheng turned with a nervous anticipation.

nIn front of him was the young Marquis who had put on the officer’s jacket. The jacket that was a little wide to him had been secured around the waist, highlighting how slim Shi Qing was there.

nHis hands were working hard to fasten the belt, making the jacket that wasn’t so well-fitting, fit.

nQin Yunsheng: “……”

nShi Qing smiled when he finished and walked around a few paces. He looked gleefully at his boyfriend.

n“Don’t I look good in your clothes?”

nHe ran back over to the couch and picked up his lab coat, which he tossed on unbuttoned.

n“This way you can’t see that it’s a little big.”

nQin Yunsheng: “……”

nThe little Marquis examined himself in the lounge mirror before turning around and petulantly urging the officer. “Why are you so slow today? Hurry up and put on my coat.”

nQin Yunsheng: “……”

nThe officer was thoroughly confused.

n“Your coat?”

n“Yeah.”

nShi Qing smiled at him with his hands on his hips. “Wearing each other’s clothes is a milestone of any relationship, wouldn’t you agree? If a man and woman fell in love, it would be the woman wearing the man’s shirt or something. But since we’re both men we can just wear each other’s clothes.”

nAfter saying that, the little Marquis patted his flat stomach. “Your clothes are a bit too big on me, so mine might be a bit too tight on you. But that’s okay! I always wear loose clothes so you should be able to fit.”

nQin Yunsheng: “……”

nThe officer felt like he could no longer keep up with his partner.

nWith a numb and tingling face, he asked his little boyfriend, “But why are we doing this?”

nThe little Marquis actually put his hand up and counted off the reasons one by one on his fingers.

n“One, your clothes look good, so I’ll feel good wearing them. Two, couples exchanging clothes can make them closer. Three, if we dress like this, everyone will know that we’re a couple. Then you won’t have to worry about that witch Shi Yiyi sticking to you.”

nQin Yunsheng: ……

nHe was willing to wager that the last one was the main reason.

nHe looked helplessly at the little Marquis.

nThe little Marquis righteously raised his little chin as he gave out his order.

n“I’ve explained it to you, so put it on already!”

nThe officer silently obeyed.

nHis body was much more defined than Shi Qing’s, so this ‘loose’ jacket was still a little tight on him.

nBut thank goodness it wasn’t too tight. It was just enough to outline his good figure.

nHaving changed his jacket, Qin Yunsheng was about to move the table away from the door when the sound of someone pushing the door from outside could be heard.

n“Eh?”

nThen came Tan Mingyi’s puzzled voice.

nHe knocked on the door and raised his voice to ask, “Who’s in there? Why is the door locked?”

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