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That feather-light kiss lingered for a long time. Bai Su knew full well that Uncle Qin was merely asleep.

Although beer aided sleep, he was by no means blackout drunk. If Bai Su did anything bolder, he would likely be discovered.

Thus, he didn’t dare make any further moves, merely letting their lips touch to soothe the yearning in his chest.

After a long moment, reluctant as he was—wishing this delicate kiss could last just a little longer—Bai Su finally had to pull back.

Releasing a soft sigh, he moved to retreat, only for a large hand to clamp around the back of his head the very next second, pulling him right back down. Bai Su tumbled forward entirely, gathered straight into Chen Tian’s arms.

Their lips collided firmly. Bai Su’s eyes widened in utter shock, only to realize the man before him had awakened who knew when. The overwhelming amusement and warmth dancing in Chen Tian’s eyes made him forget how to resist entirely.

As for Chen Tian, it was far beyond simple joy—strictly speaking, he was nearly going mad with ecstasy!

Chen Tian had always loved Bai Su deeply; how could he not want to confess their feelings and make things official? Ever since Bai Su had come of age, he had been turning over how they could be together, or planning a romantic confession.

Who could have imagined that Xiao Bai would make a move on him first!

To think such a wonderful thing could happen!

Chen Tian had always known that he and his partner had shared an intertwined divine soul for tens of thousands of years. Even though Bai Su had lost his memories, being drawn to each other and falling in love was practically set in stone.

Yet his beloved was still influenced by the world’s settings. Given their identities in this lifetime, Chen Tian had worried that Bai Su’s feelings leaned more toward filial reverence and family affection—after all, Bai Su had once called him “Dad.”

So, even though Chen Tian could sense Bai Su’s reliance and affection, he couldn’t be certain whether it was familial love or romantic love, or whether his little partner had even awakened romantically.

Therefore, he had tried hard to rein in his patience. Even if they couldn’t be together immediately, at least they were by each other’s side. Besides, the process of second-guessing each other’s feelings beforehand—the worries, the butterflies—would all become sweet, cherished memories in the future.

When Bai Su had said those ambiguously intimate words earlier today, Chen Tian had already been itching to confess. But considering the setting, he felt it wasn’t formal enough, wanting to prepare properly to give his lover a wonderful surprise.

Who knew he would end up being the one surprised!

He had awakened the very second his wrist was touched, but Chen Tian had mischievously feigned sleep, wanting to see what Bai Su would do to him.

Those cautious touches, that tender kiss—though it left him wanting far more, being cherished so deeply and loved from the bottom of someone’s heart was utterly intoxicating.

It was just a pity his Xiao Bai was so timid, merely grazing his lips without deepening the kiss at all!

Chen Tian chuckled inwardly; such innocence captivated him just as much. So the moment Bai Su tried to pull away, he decisively caught the back of the boy’s head, pulling him wholly into his arms and kissing him passionately.

This was the kiss he had yearned for across two long years. Finally tasting his lover, Chen Tian lost all restraint for a moment.

Most importantly, Bai Su was extraordinarily compliant in his arms, tempting Chen Tian to push even further.

It wasn’t until a breathless, overwhelmed whimper and a feeble push came from his chest that Chen Tian reluctantly released his beloved.

Gazing at Bai Su panting for breath, cheeks flushed crimson, a dark glint flashed in the man’s eyes.

Reaching out, he stroked the corner of Bai Su’s mouth and asked in a low, husky voice: “Xiao Bai, why were you secretly kissing Uncle Qin just now?”

Bai Su’s heart was still hammering wildly from that kiss.

Events had unfolded completely beyond his expectations; he had never imagined Uncle Qin would wake up so abruptly. But looking at Chen Tian’s crystal-clear eyes now, it was obvious the man had been feigning sleep.

Why pretend to sleep?

And when Bai Su kissed him, the man hadn’t rejected him—he had kissed back with fierce initiative. Could Uncle Qin also have feelings for him?

The realization left Bai Su stunned. Only now did he look closely at Chen Tian’s face. Meeting those eyes brimming with tender love, Bai Su felt his heart swell to bursting.

How wonderful… so this wasn’t a hopeless unrequited crush after all. Uncle Qin harbored feelings for him too!

Moisture gathered at the corners of his eyes. Bai Su licked his swollen, flushed lips from the intense kiss. Surrounded by the scent of the person he loved most, Bai Su felt infused with immense courage.

Throwing himself into his beloved’s arms, he whispered incessantly beside his ear: “Uncle Qin, I like you! No, I love you! I’ve loved you for so long, Uncle Qin. Will you accept me? I want to be with you forever!”

Hearing Bai Su’s words, Chen Tian gently patted his back and coaxed him to lift his head. Tilting his chin up, he gazed intently into his lover’s eyes.

Seeing the pure, fiery devotion blazing within, Chen Tian felt as though he were soaking in a hot spring; he hadn’t drunk much, yet he was utterly intoxicated.

Being confessed to so passionately by one’s own beloved—who could withstand that?

Chen Tian drew a few deep breaths, suppressing the upward tug of his lips and trying his best to look composed. He didn’t want to grin like a fool and shatter his mature, steady persona.

Seeing the apprehension in Bai Su’s eyes, clearly waiting for an answer, Chen Tian’s heart softened completely.

Leaning in, he sucked gently on Bai Su’s lips. Finding the taste exquisite, he brushed against them, licking and pecking with boundless tenderness, as if playing a sweet game with his most treasured possession.

Bai Su was clearly captivated by his actions, closing his eyes and melting into the sensation.

After who knew how long, they finally parted, foreheads resting against one another as they breathed in each other’s presence.

Chen Tian whispered softly, “Xiao Bai, long ago, I decided you were the one to accompany me through this lifetime. Knowing that you love me too… I am truly overjoyed!”

“Uncle Qin!”

Wrapping his arms tightly around the man’s neck, Bai Su buried himself deep within his embrace.

In this moment, he felt as if he had gained the entire world.

And so, what was supposed to be an ordinary college celebration party unexpectedly evolved into the day Bai Su and Chen Tian sealed their love. Both of them were in extraordinarily high spirits.

Pouring their hearts out, kissing, and cuddling well into the dead of night, they couldn’t bear to part. Bai Su simply followed Chen Tian to his bedroom, falling asleep wrapped in the arms of his beloved Uncle Qin.

The next morning, when the friends who had stayed overnight woke up, they found Mr. Qin and their boss sporting beaming smiles, with an eerie, tangible pink aura drifting around them. Everyone whispered among themselves, wondering what wonderful thing had happened after they went to sleep.

Of course, the two made no secret of it, holding hands openly to announce the shift in their relationship, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

Qin Fei, in particular, had a massive revelation.

No wonder every time he saw Brother Bai and his uncle interact, he felt like he was being forcibly stuffed with dog food! That was where the problem lay!

Fortunately, his uncle still had some moral integrity left, not crossing any lines prematurely and at least waiting until the guy graduated.

What a shame for his Brother Bai—a tender, pristine campus heartthrob who had girls swarming and asking after him whenever he stepped onto campus—only to be devoured by an old bull like his uncle!

Qin Fei shook his head and sighed inwardly. But seeing the sheer bliss radiating from Bai Su, he figured it was fine.

Considering his uncle had top-tier looks, endless wealth, and treated Brother Bai exceptionally well, he could accept it. As long as the two of them were happy together, that was all that mattered.

Still… now that Bai Su was with his uncle, could he still call him Brother Bai?

Did he have to switch to calling him “Little Aunt”? Wouldn’t Brother Bai beat him to death?!

At the thought, Qin Fei’s face twitched. He felt tragedy looming on the horizon.

Oblivious to and unconcerned with Qin Fei’s mental gymnastics, having harvested both academic success and romantic bliss, Bai Su was brimming with drive.

Receiving Uncle Qin’s unexpected reciprocal affection made Bai Su feel even more compelled to produce tangible achievements swiftly.

In the days that followed, he devoted himself even more earnestly to developing the game slated for release: Starry Sky.

Sure enough, upon launch, Starry Sky received widespread acclaim, elevating the reputation of Bai Su’s Chensu Studio even further.

Speaking of which, the name of their studio originated from Bai Su’s little feelings toward Chen Tian.

When founding the studio, Bai Su had pondered back and forth before taking one character from his own name and one from Uncle Qin’s name. As for why he chose “Chen” out of Qin Yichen’s three-character name, inexplicably, Bai Su just felt that character was particularly special.

Previously, to build recognition, Chensu Studio had already released several well-received mini-games and applications. Now that Starry Sky had blown up, Chensu Studio attracted even more attention and anticipation.

However, this fame also caught the eye of several major companies seeking to acquire their studio.

Naturally, Bai Su rejected every offer.

Within Chensu Studio, Bai Su went by the code name ‘Bai’ as lead creator, a moniker that had earned quite a reputation within industry circles. As for why he didn’t use his real name, it was because the name “Bai Su” was already known to a portion of the high-society circles.

Given Qin Yichen’s status, people naturally investigated those around him. Most were aware that the head of the Qin family raised Qin Fei alongside a boy named Bai Su, though this Bai Su kept an extremely low profile.

Bai Su had never attended business functions, so very few people could identify his face.

Since Bai Su was starting his own venture and refused to rely on Uncle Qin’s connections, he only used the handle ‘Bai’ in the studio, and the company was registered under Xiao Lei’s name.

Thus, up to now, even when offline industry meetups and exchanges allowed people to see Bai Su’s actual face, no one connected him to the Qin family.

However, unexpectedly, discussions around Chensu Studio surged after Starry Sky launched.

An industry peer who had saved a photo of lead creator Bai Su from an offline meetup made a forum post with it, and to everyone’s surprise, the post went viral.

Many who saw Bai Su’s appearance were completely stunned.

In the public’s imagination, people who wrote code and built games were mostly unkempt. Working day and night in front of screens was exhausting, so people pictured them as balding middle-aged men in plaid shirts with dull skin and heavy dark circles.

Bai Su’s appearance completely shattered that stereotype.

If he had merely been average-looking, he wouldn’t have drawn so much attention. But Bai Su was exceptionally handsome, possessing not only striking features but also an aura of youthful radiance.

With the post pinned and trending, Bai Su gained a wave of “visual fans,” going moderately viral online.

Bai Su didn’t mind when he saw it; if his looks served as free publicity for Chensu Studio, he hardly saw it as a bad thing.

Unfortunately, the rising prominence of Chensu Studio—seemingly lacking any corporate backing—drew the greedy eyes of certain predators, such as Mu Jingming of the Mu family.

Mu Jingming was the youngest son of the Mu family, currently managing M Company under the Mu Corporation.

M Company was renowned, focusing primarily on online video game products and generating significant profits for the Mu Corporation.

Mu Jingming had noticed Chensu Studio early on, seeing its immense potential.

Especially after they launched Starry Sky, he became determined to acquire Chensu Studio and bring it under the Mu corporate umbrella, only to be flatly rejected.

Mu Jingming was notoriously vindictive. Following Chensu’s rejection, he immediately ordered his hackers to strike, intending to crash and destroy Chensu completely.

To his surprise, the high-priced hackers under his payroll couldn’t even breach the studio’s very first firewall. This genuinely piqued Mu Jingming’s interest.

He initially thought Chensu, particularly its lead creator ‘Bai’, was worth more than he had anticipated, and planned to send his subordinates with a sweeter deal. But before he could, someone tracked down the trending post featuring ‘Bai’s photo and came straight to him.

“This is the Bai Su you were talking about?”

Mu Jingming raised an eyebrow as he looked at the photo in the post, then glanced at Ji Yirou standing beside him, whose eyes were filled with venom as she glared at the screen.

One had to admit, the youth’s rebellious yet sunny charm was remarkably captivating.

“Yes, Brother Jingming, that’s him! When I was growing up in the orphanage, he was always bullying me. My miserable treatment in the Ji family before is also inseparable from his gang! Brother Jingming, M Company is so powerful now; crushing a tiny studio like Chensu would be effortless. You have to stand up for me!”

As Ji Yirou spoke, she leaned softly against the man like a boneless vixen.

Her face wore delicate makeup, and her attire was far more mature and alluring than that of girls her age, gazing at the man with utter reliance.

Ji Yirou never imagined that in this second life, her initial situation would turn out even worse than her previous life. It was all the fault of Bai Su and Su Zhaozhao!

But she lacked personal power, and intimidated by Qin Yichen, she dared not make a move directly. Fortunately, she remembered Mu Jingming of the Mu family; the Mu family held immense sway, enough that even the Qin family had to show them courtesy.

Furthermore, in her previous life, Mu Jingming had seemed quite fond of her. Sure enough, once she threw herself at him and pledged loyalty in this life, Mu Jingming quickly relented.

Now, as his girlfriend, she naturally felt entitled to ask him for favors.

Looking down at the calculating woman clinging to his chest, a glint of disdain flashed across Mu Jingming’s eyes.

She was merely a plaything. If this Ji Yirou hadn’t proactively stolen valuable files from the Ji Corporation to hand over to him, yielding substantial profits for the Mu family, and if her looks and bedroom appeal weren’t passably decent, who would bother playing along with this foolish woman?

Still, he genuinely hadn’t expected that this ‘Bai’ was actually the Bai Su beside Qin Yichen.

Letting his gaze linger on the youth’s handsome features in the photo, Mu Jingming’s intrigue deepened.

To earn the favor of the Qin family head, he must possess extraordinary qualities; he was certainly worth meeting.

With this in mind, Mu Jingming assumed an air of refined elegance, the corners of his lips curving as he spoke to Ji Yirou: “Alright, since it concerns Xiao Rou, of course I’ll take it to heart. I’ll personally pay a visit to Chensu and see what this Bai Su is made of.”