"Alright, start the timer!"
Since the contents of the cards were unknown, and the cards chosen were the easiest to fall into, the young lady in charge of taking notes was quite shrewd. She probably moved her pen from time to time so that Xiao Shulang wouldn't know when she was actually taking notes, and thus wouldn't know what words or actions had triggered a landmine.
Xiao Shulang was both amused and exasperated. These people were putting all their effort into the game, leaving little room for cunning.
Thirty minutes later, when the board was opened, it was found that because these people were pulling Xiao Shulang to talk, he had said the word "I" fifty-one times in those thirty minutes.
Xiao Shulang sighed, "You've been leading me on too much. I was guessing it might be 'me,' 'you,' or 'him.' I was paying attention, but I didn't expect you'd still say so much."
“A bet is a bet! Hurry up,” Ji Jing waved his hand generously, “we’ll help you count.”
If you're under 50 and want to finish kissing quickly, you might just touch them once, but that's too much. Are you going to be a woodpecker?
Xiao Shulang admitted that he had been a little hasty just now, and he said, "I think... um!"
Before he could finish speaking, Qin Shuang cupped his face in her hands, turned her head, and kissed him. It wasn't just a quick kiss; because Xiao Shulang's mouth was open, Qin Shuang easily gave him a deep kiss.
Cheers and whistles rose and fell. Qin Shuang kissed Xiao Shulang passionately, and when they parted, his fingers brushed against Xiao Shulang's lips, which were now rosy from being wet.
Two people put their hands to their mouths like megaphones and shouted, "Fifty more times! Fifty more times!"
After wiping her fingers, Qin Shuang said matter-of-factly, "It's gone."
"Hey—we can't be sore losers, Second Young Master!"
Xiao Shulang couldn't help but touch his lips with his finger. He instantly understood Qin Shuang's meaning and laughed out loud: "We agreed that if we stepped on a landmine, we would kiss, but we didn't say that we had to kiss in front of you."
Qin Shuang nodded: "The rest, I'll take them home to kiss."
Everyone was both amused and exasperated, and they all criticized the two of them, immediately bringing their glasses to force them to drink as a penalty.
Actually, that deep kiss just now was enough for them to enjoy. Everyone was just having fun and didn't really want to force people to take it too seriously.
After playing for a while, Qin Yunting finally finished dealing with the others and was able to sit down and play as well. Everyone's attention immediately turned to the birthday boy. The group made merry until night, with some wanting to stay all night and others getting up to say goodbye.
Qin Shuang and Xiao Shulang were also going back, and Qin's parents asked, "Don't you want to stay here tonight?"
Although there are many guests, there are still enough rooms.
Qin Shuang shook her head, and Qin's mother then pulled the two of them aside and said a few more comforting words before asking the driver to take them home, as they had both been drinking and definitely needed a driver.
Although he wasn't drunk tonight, he had been out for too long and had drunk quite a bit. By the time the driver dropped him off at home, Xiao Shulang had already taken a nap in the car.
When he got out of the car, he woke up and heard Qin Shuang tell the driver to take the car back to the Qin family home. So he walked forward, crossed the courtyard, and opened the door.
As soon as he put on his shoes, Xiao Shulang felt a weight on his shoulder. Qin Shuang hugged him, turned him around, pinned him against the door, and kissed him directly.
The door slammed shut with the force of the two pressing down, trapping their breath inside. Their kiss during the game tonight was restrained; only now could one see how unrestrained they truly were.
It's definitely better to keep it closed than to show it to outsiders.
Xiao Shulang groaned softly, his heart burning and his body going weak from the heat of their lips and tongues. No one was keeping track of how long they had kissed each other on the door.
"Um……"
Xiao Shulang tilted his head back slightly, and Qin Shuang's fingers slid from his cheek down to his neck, slowly caressing him as if stroking a piece of beautiful jade. He nibbled on Xiao Shulang's earlobe and rubbed it, turning the fair earlobe bright red. He whispered hoarsely in Xiao Shulang's ear, "We're not done kissing yet."
Even though neither of them had counted how many times they had left.
Xiao Shulang's breathing quickened: "I..."
Qin Shuang's fingers had already unbuttoned the first button of his shirt collar, her hot fingertips touching his delicate skin. Qin Shuang said, "Before I left, I specifically told Auntie that I would come back tomorrow."
There were no outsiders in the house tonight, and all the time belonged to the two of them.
Xiao Shulang's eyelashes trembled upon hearing this. He moved his hand on Qin Shuang's shoulder and slowly but firmly embraced her.
This is a signal.
Xiao Shulang hugged Qin Shuang and also placed himself in his arms.
His fair skin flushed red, and his eyes were shimmering with tears, filled with tender affection.
Xiao Shulang held the person in his arms: "Come on, do what you want to do."
Qin Shuang stroked him, her voice low and deep: "Do you want me?"
Xiao Shulang said with trembling yet firm voice, "I want it, body and soul, I want it all."
His remaining breaths were all drowned out, and his words gradually turned into broken syllables. From the hard door panel to the soft bed, Xiao Shulang's tears were finally forced down and slid down his reddened eyes.
"Qin...Shuang, ah, I..."
Qin Shuang, her face lightly sweaty, leaned closer: "What do you want to say?"
Xiao Shulang's voice now distorts uncontrollably when he opens his mouth, making it difficult for him to finish a sentence: "I...love..."
Qin Shuang held him close and kissed him: "I love you too."
Two people who don't easily give their love, once they have, should stay together and never separate.
As the night's pleasures faded and the morning sunlight peeked through the cracks, Xiao Shulang's punctual biological clock gave out. His eyelids fluttered, but his consciousness succumbed to sleepiness, and he couldn't wake up from his sweet dream.
Qin Shuang woke up early and quietly watched Xiao Shulang's sleeping face, his gaze gentler than the first ray of sunlight.
The sun shines on the whole world, and at this moment, his eyes are filled only with his uniqueness.
The phone on the bedside table vibrated. Qin Shuang snapped out of her thoughts, picked up the phone, and saw that it was a call.
He got up quietly, without making a fuss, and went outside to answer the phone.
After finishing the phone call, he went back to his room and saw Xiao Shulang lazily turning over.
Qin Shuang leaned closer, pulled the person into her arms through the blanket, and whispered, "Awake?"
Xiao Shulang didn't open his eyes, his voice low and hoarse as he mumbled, "I'll sleep a little longer..."
Qin Shuang's heart was overflowing with love. He kissed Xiao Shulang's soft hair and said, "Okay, go to sleep."
To avoid disturbing Xiao Shulang with the sound of water, Qin Shuang used the bathroom in the adjacent bedroom to wash up and tidy up. After going downstairs, she went to the kitchen on the first floor and made a hearty breakfast.
He had just received a work call. After having breakfast and dealing with a few emails, Qin Shuang checked the time, went back to the master bedroom on the second floor, and silently pushed open the door.
Xiao Shulang was already up and was leaning against the headboard, probably trying to wake up. He opened his eyes and saw Qin Shuang standing by the door. He lazily yawned and chuckled, "What are you doing?"
Qin Shuang pushed the door open completely: "Look at you."
Even when Xiao Shulang slept in, he usually couldn't stay in bed for too long. He guessed that the person should be awake. Qin Shuang came over and sat down on the edge of the bed: "How are you feeling?"
Xiao Shulang rubbed his waist, vaguely trying to hide his embarrassment: "Um...it's alright, I'm fine."
Qin Shuang was very careful before and after, and did not hurt Xiao Shulang at all. Qin Shuang touched Xiao Shulang's face with the back of her hand: "Breakfast is ready."
"Okay, I'll get up now."
Xiao Shulang was about to pull back the covers when he noticed Qin Shuang's gaze and asked suspiciously, "Hmm? What else do you want to say?"
Qin Shuang: "Bring it up, you can stay in the bedroom..."
"Stop!" Xiao Shulang raised his hand, a clear refusal. "I can move, okay? I really can walk a few steps up and down the stairs."
He reached out and poked Qin Shuang's forehead: "Stop speculating too much, what are you thinking about, hmm?"
Qin Shuang smiled but remained silent.
While Xiao Shulang was having breakfast, Qin Shuang explained the contents of the phone call that morning. He had a new drama that was about to be released, and he needed to cooperate with the crew to do promotion. They would be leaving this afternoon, and this time it would be a collective promotion by the entire crew, which would take a while.
Xiao Shulang: "Coming back tomorrow? Will we be able to make it for lunch?"
Qin Shuang: "Yes."
"Okay." Xiao Shulang wiped his mouth. "I'll wait for you at home."
If someone leaves a light on and welcomes you home when you enter, saying "I'm home," isn't that the simple companionship they're waiting for?
Chapter 69 is great, but I can't kiss him!
That's how artists work. Even though their schedules are lighter after finishing filming the last movie, as long as there are things they can't cancel, it's not a true vacation.
Xiao Shulang was lounging on the sofa, dealing with some company documents that required his decision. With the company's current financial size, they could consider hiring a few more artists.
Xiao Shulang was selecting candidates from the electronic resumes sent by Wang Hao when Qin Shuang sat down beside him. Xiao Shulang was half-reclined on the sofa, holding a tablet. Qin Shuang put down her red tea and asked, "Should we put a cushion under your lower back?"
The sofa was already soft enough, so Xiao Shulang didn't feel uncomfortable. Qin Shuang's words, however, reminded him of a certain position last night. His earlobes turned red, and he kicked her with his foot, saying, "No."
Qin Shuang slightly raised the corners of her mouth, pinched the man's ankle and touched it, then scooped him up and placed him in her lap to sit, watching with him.
In terms of choosing artists, Xiao Shulang also wants to focus on actors, and Qin Shuang has a richer understanding of actors than he does.
While looking at one of the people's profiles, Qin Shuang nodded and said, "His acting is quite good."
The two newcomers Xiao Shulang initially signed were both extras, so they didn't have any representative works. But once he made a name for himself, more experienced people were willing to come over, and the person in front of him had a very impressive resume.
"Playing the second male lead in 'The Forgotten Him'... Hmm? It's the drama you're about to appear in."
Xiao Shulang read it aloud, and Qin Shuang nodded. The person he was going to work with was to promote the drama. Usually, if someone could get the second male lead in a drama starring Qin Shuang, they would become famous. However, this person terminated his contract with his original company and insisted on switching companies.
Wang Hao had also mentioned him in detail, saying that his former company had treated him poorly and that the conflict was irreconcilable. Now that Qin Shuang had also affirmed his acting skills, Xiao Shulang nodded and went over the man's information.
Xiao Shulang twirled the electronic pen between his fingers: "Is your entire crew doing a group promotion? Are you setting up a stage?"
Qin Shuang: "Mm."
Zuo Youxiao has no work to do these past two days. Normally, he would be happy to go backstage with them, but not today, as his back is still aching.
Xiao Shulang crossed his legs over Qin Shuang's legs: "I want to eat fish for lunch."
Qin Shuang: "Okay, anything else?"
"The rest is up to you." Xiao Shulang thought for a moment and added, "You do it all by yourself."
People with back pain won't go to the kitchen to join in the fun.
Qin Shuang showed no impatience whatsoever, agreeing with everything Xiao Shulang said.
Xiao Shulang's eyes flickered slightly. He turned the electronic pen around and used the end of the pen to lift Qin Shuang's chin, gently and intimately caressing it: "If I asked you to pick stars from the sky, you wouldn't say yes, would you?"
Qin Shuang grabbed his wrist and pulled him closer. He stared intently into Xiao Shulang's eyes: "Look into my eyes."
Qin Shuang said, "Stars."
Look into my eyes, they are like stars.
But Qin Shuang's eyes were filled with Xiao Shulang's figure at this moment.