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nChapter 66

nIn recent days, the temperature of the capital had become slightly warmer. The breeze blowing outside the apartment was no longer as cold as the previous month, containing a touch of spring warmth instead. The city’s colourful neon lights were turned on, the sky was dyed a magnificent red and the Muse apartments were quiet, not even the insects were audible.

nOnce Ming Yu got onto the elevator, he slightly loosened the scarf around his neck and breathed. On the other side, Xi Ze pressed the button for Ming Yu’s floor and casually asked, “Are you afraid of the cold?”

nHe was referring to the fact that Ming Yu had a thick wool scarf around his neck, despite today’s warm weather.

nMing Yu froze for a moment and shook his head. “I’m not afraid of the cold.”

nXi Ze sent Ming Yu a meaningful look and a smile flashed in his deep eyes, but he didn’t ask anything more.

nIn fact, the reason for Ming Xiaoyu’s scarf was simple. Since receiving the ‘Small Mushroom’ nickname, he had been feeling shame. Every day, Zhao Rui looked at him and muttered, “Really like a small mushroom…”

nHow was this good?

nMing Yu’s face darkened as he thought about it and couldn’t help pulling up the scarf again.

nOnce the two people entered the house, Xi Ze didn’t act as an outsider, hanging up his coat on the clothes shelf together with Ming Yu. Ming XIaoyu didn’t find anything strange about this behaviour, naturally acquiescing instead.

nA few minutes ago, Ming Xiaoyu had figured out how to deal with this request to return the favour. The youth frowned and gave a very disappointed sigh. “Xi Ze, I really want to cook you a big meal tonight. Unfortunately, I didn’t buy ingredients today. How about I cook vegetable noodles tonight and invite you to eat dinner later?”

nXi Ze didn’t show much reaction to the words. He just faintly smiled and asked, “Then when do you have time?”

nA sly look flashed through the youth’s eyes and he signed with disappointment again, “Oh, I have to do a reality show recording in a few days, so I really have no time. The reality show is going to be filmed abroad for a long time. After the reality show, I have other jobs.” The youth seemed to be deep in thought for a moment before saying with regret, “What a pity. I just figured that I can only formally invite you to eat after three or four months.”

nIn three or four months, what type of food couldn’t he cook with his strength?

nMing Yu’s tone was really sad, enough to make listeners tearful. It seemed he really regretted not being able to make the dishes for Xi Ze tonight. But Ming Xiaoyu didn’t know that his pained appearance caused Xi Ze’s lips to slightly curve and his noble face to soften.

nMing Xiaoyu was about to make the vegetable noodles when Xi Ze quietly said, “It doesn’t matter. I have the ingredients.”

nMing Yu reluctantly said, “This is so regrettable. If I knew you were coming today…”

nHis voice abruptly stopped.

nThe youth slowly and stiffly raised his head, panic, shook, fear, wtf (…yes, really ‘wtf’) appeared together on that handsome face. The expression was so vivid that Xi Ze couldn’t help laughing, then he covered his mouth and coughed.

nMing Xiaoyu, “…”

nIf you bought the ingredients, why did you ask me when I have time?!!!

nMing Xiaoyu might look like a petrified statue, but his heart was beating wildly. Xi Ze bought the ingredients? This must be true. Xi Ze had no reason to lie about it. Then it looked like today’s ‘chance encounter’ was all fake!

nThis guy definitely planned this!!

nWithin three seconds, thousands of things ran through Ming Xiaoyu’s until he chose a suitable excuse. Ming Yu sighed heavily and said sadly, “I suddenly remembered. My gas stove is broken!”

nXi Ze, “…”

nAfter a moment, Xi Ze asked, “Did you use a gas stove last time? I remember it was an induction cooker.”

nMing Yu shook his head. “Recently, the induction cooker also broke.”

nXi Ze, “…”

nHe saw the youth’s ‘Don’t look at me like that. Everything I said it the truth’ expression and remained silent. After a while, Xi Ze reluctantly closed his eyes and said, “Then I will accept your bowl of noodles today.”

nMing Yu cried out with relief, “Good!”

nMing Xiaoyu turned to go to the kitchen and get started. Behind him, Xi Ze added a sentence, “Do you have mushrooms? I want to eat vegetable and mushroom noodles.”

nMing Yu, “……（┙>∧<）┙へ┻┻”

nThis joke was really not funny!!!

nOnce Ming Yu placed down two steaming bowls of vegetable noodles, Xi Ze used his chopsticks to look through it for a long time. He didn’t find anything except vegetables and noodles. Ming Yu understood Xi Ze’s meaning and blankly siad, “I don’t have any mushrooms at home.”

nXi Ze asked with surprise, “You don’t?”

nMing Yu, “…”

nYou did this on purpose!!

nNo one spoke while eating. Xi Ze disliked talking while eating, while Ming Yu was full of bitterness. How could he feel like talking to the other person?

nSince encountering this man, Ming Yu felt like he lived in an environment where he was bullied by this man. He felt like he could no longer by passive, but Ming Yu couldn’t be too arrogant while he still owed the other man a favour.

nThe more he thought about it, the more Ming Yu regretted. ‘A’Zhao, don’t you owe me too much?’

nA’Zhao who was studying the audition script, “Ah? Is someone talking about me behind my handsome back?”

nMing Yu was thinking about how to change the current pattern when he heard the crisp sound of Xi Ze placing his chopsticks on the bowl. He looked up with surprise and saw Xi Ze calmly wiping his fingers with a tissue, still looking elegant.

nXi Ze carefully wiped each finger clean before pulling out a wet towel and wiping his lips. After all of this was done, he looked down at the youth and asked, “When will your gas stove and induction cooker work again Ming Yu?”

nMing Xiaoyu, “…”

nThis was a hard day!!!

nAs if aware of the youth’s indignant mood, Xi Ze stared at Ming Yu for a long time. Once Ming Yu finished his noodles, Xi Ze sighed and said, “Today, I will still call in that favour.”

nMing Yu was surprised. His first reaction was, “You aren’t full?”

nXi Ze, “…I am full.”

nMing Yu, “?”

n“Be my model.” Xi Ze paused and added, “Tonight, let me draw a picture of you. I will use this picture as the favour you owe me.”

nMing Yu never thought this man would do something so good. He didn’t give the other person an opportunity to regret it as he cried out, “Deal!”

nXi Ze gave a low laugh. “Yes, it is a deal.”

nMing Xiaoyu washed the dishes and found a place with good lighting, waiting for Xi Ze. Xi Ze went upstairs to get a set of tools and then sat on the sofa, looking at the youth leaning against the wall.

nMing Yu waited a long time, but Xi Ze kept observing without moving his pen. Ming Yu was about to ask what was wrong when Xi Ze finally spoke, “Undress.”

nMing Yu, “…!!!”

nXi Ze raised an eyebrow and asked, “Why aren’t you taking it off?”

nMing Yu replied, “…Are you trying to draw me nak….” The word was too hard to say, so Ming Yu changed it to, “Are you trying to draw that type of picture?”

nXi Ze asked with surprise, “Do you want me to draw that?”

nMing Yu, “…”

nXi Ze didn’t tease the youth any longer. He gave a low chuckle and said, “Replace this white sweater with a white shirt. I will wait here for you.”

nAfter all, Ming Yu promised to be this man’s model. Therefore, he directly went to his bedroom and changed his clothes.

nWhen Ming Yu opened the door, Xi Ze was still in his position on the sofa. The moment he saw the youth, a stunned expression flashed through his eyes.

nMing Yu looked at the relatively dark wooden wall and sat down in front of it, saying with a smile, “I guess you want me to wear this type of clothing?”

nXi Ze’s appreciative eyes examined the youth, especially the high clavicle and the white jeans that were tight on the youth’s legs. He stared for a long time before finally saying, “Yes. Bite your lower lip to add a bit more colour.”

nXi Ze didn’t speak the words in his heart, watching with surprise as Ming Yu firmly bit his lips. The full lips immediately appeared a little bloody It wasn’t a simple colour, but a faint bit of blood that came from the bit on the lips.

nThis beautiful and moving scene caused Xi Ze’s heart to abruptly accelerate and his eyes became bigger.

nThe first time he saw the youth tonight, Xi Ze had immediately noticed that Ming Yu dyed his hair. It seemed to be a one-time colour, but the silver colour was really suitable for this youth. IN the elevation, Xi Ze couldn’t help focusing on the youth’s body.

nThis young man who amazed him at first glance was truly his muse.

nIf Ming Yu wasn’t his muse, he wouldn’t get this feeling of exciting beauty everytime he saw Ming Yu.

nBeautiful!

nThis type of beauty wasn’t just the visual beauty perceived by others, but a unique beauty that was complemented by his appearance and temperament.

nThis type of beauty that made Xi Ze want to frame the scene. For that, Xi Ze selecting drawing as the best choice.

nThe two men were quiet for a few seconds.

nThen Xi Ze finally started to draw.

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