Chapter 1100: The Gentle Neighbor

Xu You took a tissue and walked over; Zhou Yao, fearing he might accidentally hurt him, immediately stopped his motion.

Xue Yuanjing lay sprawled on the ground, his face blurred with blood and tears, his bloodshot eyes watching Xu You approach, yet he only wiped Zhou Yao's hands.

"The medicine should take effect soon." Xu You sneered at him, "You brought this on yourself; then suffer it well."

"Throw him out; someone will pick him up outside."

The few guards exchanged glances, didn't dare say more, responded with an acknowledgment, and dragged him out.

Xue Yuanjing no longer had the strength to resist; as the drug took effect, his whole body felt hot and uncomfortable, his consciousness blurred and hazy.

【Detected Villain Blackening Value -15, total 40!】

"Let's go; why are you standing there like an idiot?"

Xu You left first, Zhou Yao followed behind, glanced back and exchanged looks with Jin Chen, as if asking.

Jin Chen lowered his eyes, his thin lips parted slightly, and said silently, "As you wish."

Xue Yuanjing has been completely dealt with; it's come to this point, there's absolutely no room for maneuver left; from now on, whenever Xu You thinks of that person, all he feels is disgust.

Zhou Yao's mission is complete; the rest is up to him to decide.

Having understood the boss's meaning, Zhou Yao watched the person a few steps ahead, quickened his pace, subtly touched his hand, and then naturally took hold of it.

"Sir, are you going home to stay tonight?"

Zhou Yao asked him, his gaze falling on their joined hands, fully convinced he had fallen for him, his brows filled with joy and affection.

Just then Xu You turned back wanting to speak to him, their eyes suddenly met, and he was drawn into Zhou Yao's deep, affectionate gaze.

The surroundings fell silent for a moment, all sounds ceased.

Xu You avoided his gaze, clearly feeling his heart flutter, his eyes softening for an instant, he coughed lightly and said, "If you don't go back, I'm afraid someone will call again in the middle of the night."

Zhou Yao grinned foolishly and tightly gripped Xu You's hand.

"Sir, you're really good to me."

In the latter half of the banquet, the time was mainly reserved for guests to discuss the major project.

Jin Chen is an investor, just brought in to fill the scene; although he doesn't need to listen closely, he still has to go through the motions.

This major project is what the Xu family has long wanted to secure, and it's also Xu You's first step in proving himself to his father; he values it greatly.

They discussed the project in the inner hall.

Zhongyu Yu and Zhou Yao, meanwhile, waited with the other guests accompanying them in the side hall.

Outside the side hall there was a large three‑courtyard compound; Zhou Yao didn't know where he had gone, Zhongyu Yu glanced a few times, anyway he didn't really know him, so he didn't keep looking.

After eating a steak in the lounge that filled his hungry stomach, Zhongyu Yu curled up on the sofa, using his phone to write a new script for inspiration, completely uninvolved in the other guests' conversation.

But he's Jin Chen's person, so no one dares to cause trouble for him.

After about an hour and a half, Zhongyu Yu had roughly finished his outline, then, bored, he started trying coffee and desserts, nestling like a hamster, taking a sip of coffee then a bite of cake, and somehow managed to fill himself up.

Zhongyu Yu finally saw Jin Chen return.

He seemed to have drunk a little more alcohol, but his expression didn't show it; he approached with a smile.

Jin Chen approached, opened his arms toward him, and said, "I'm home."

Zhongyu Yu's eyes lit up, he flung himself into Jin Chen's embrace, his hair tracing a beautiful arc in the air.

He smelled the alcohol on Jin Chen's body; it wasn't unpleasant, but he was still a bit worried.

"Are you drunk?"

Jin Chen simply scooped him up in a horizontal hold and walked out, his voice low and tender, "A little."

"Go home and sleep."

Zhongyu Yu cupped his face and gazed at him several times; seeing the ardent looks of the surrounding guests, he buried himself again in Jin Chen's chest, not lifting his head, obediently complying.

Not long after, Xu You also finished his discussion; when he came out he didn't see Zhou Yao, but upon exiting the side hall he spotted him running over eagerly, eyes like a puppy's, blazing with fervor.

Seeing this made Xu You feel a bit flushed; he ultimately blamed it on having drunk a little too much tonight, poked his forehead, and said, "Let's go."

After getting in the car, Xu You felt a bit dizzy; he took a cup of ice water, finished it, and leaned back in the soft chair to rest with his eyes closed.

Zhou Yao noticed he was uncomfortable, lowered the center partition of the seat, gently touched Xu You's forehead with care, and lowered his voice, "Sir, let me massage you."

Xu You perhaps hadn't heard, or perhaps lacked the strength to speak, and did not refuse.

As the car drove, Xu You gradually leaned his head onto Zhou Yao's shoulder, his complexion flushed, likely from the alcohol rising.

Zhou Yao's massage pressure was just right, very comfortable; Xu You's consciousness began to drift, and he truly felt a bit drowsy.

"Sir." Zhou Yao called softly; Xu You mumbled a reply, already asleep.

Truly adorable.

Zhou Yao gently embraced him, his heart soaring, his deep eyes holding an inexplicable affection, yet he merely held him close, daring not to overstep even half a step.

He now feels immensely fortunate; after having no other recourse and participating in the club's male model recruitment, Boss Jin can give him this opportunity.

He must strive harder to develop his career in order to be worthy of Mr. Xu.

Upon arriving at the villa, the driver parked; Xu You happened to wake up, sat dazed for a moment to regain his composure, frowned and looked at the frowning Zhou Yao.

"What's wrong?"

He spoke with weariness, his voice hoarse at the end.

"My shoulder's a little numb…" Zhou Yao said innocently, secretly hooking his finger around Xu You's, "Does your head still hurt?"

"No."

Xu You paused, his fingers curling as he felt warmth; he suddenly laughed, leaned in close, and locked eyes with the unresponsive Zhou Yao, their gazes rippling.

"Your shoulder's numb, right here?"

He lightly poked Zhou Yao's collarbone, a mischievous thought crossing his mind.

Zhou Yao's gaze deepened, his voice grew tense as he fixed his eyes on those clear, luminous pupils, "No."

"Is that here?"

Hmm.

Zhou Yao is now both in pain and pleasure; he has never seen such a scene, being reeled in until he can't tell east from west, only able to hear his own increasingly rapid heartbeat.

It seemed as if only this person before him remained between heaven and earth; the sensation that brushed his skin was like an electric current, gathering in his mind and bursting into fireworks.

Sir...

Huh?

Xu You could feel that direct stare, and even found some amusement in teasing a dog.

Tell me what to do.

Are you drunk? Zhou Yao asked, seizing Xu You's restless hand on his body, his breath tense.

Yeah, I'm drunk.

Xu You laughed deeper, sensing the person growing tenser, then poked the youth's full chest with his other hand, saying, "Not bad physique."

Those words were like a lure; Zhou Yao, unable to control himself, took the bait again and grabbed Xu You's other hand.

Inside the seat, the two were almost overlapping.

Xu You's both hands were seized, yet he wasn't annoyed; his cold expression gained a touch of lazy frivolity, "Let go, or I'll beat you."

So Zhou Yao obediently let go, loosely encircling Xu You's waist, daring not to touch, fearing all his thoughts would be exposed.

As if Xu You had played enough, he adjusted his posture and got out of the car; the night breeze stirred his fitted shirt, his waist faintly visible within it; Zhou Yao stared, unconsciously touching his nose, his muscles still tense.

He followed after him, head drooping, trailing behind Xu You like a puppy that hadn't gotten its fill.

Still need to ask the boss for advice on how to pursue a wife better! Feeling that Xu You... seems to be of a high rank.