Chapter 38
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Because Li Xi’s reaction just now seemed so genuine, Duan Zhen’s heart softened at the sight of him trembling in his arms, from his thin back to his fingertips. Without knowing why, he nodded in agreement.
… They had slept together before anyway.
Li Xi didn’t expect it to be so easy this time. He blinked his eyes. “Really? That’s great. Do you want to take a shower first? I have pajamas here.”
Duan Zhen had been soaking in seawater for so long, so he definitely needed a shower. He glanced at Li Xi. “You go first.”
“Okay.” Li Xi thought his bathroom was basically just for show, so he nodded and went in, intending to add some shower gel and shampoo. He took out pajamas and then poked his head out, warning, “You’re not allowed to sneak away.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll wait for you here,” Duan Zhen reassured him. “Tomorrow, let’s go together to the meeting for the mission I’m hosting.”
Li Xi knew Duan Zhen was honest and wouldn’t lie about this, so he felt relieved and went into the bathroom.
For him, becoming clean was just a matter of using a cleaning spell. But when he took out the sweet-scented fruity shower gel and shampoo, he suddenly remembered something and decided to take off his clothes and take a real shower.
After brushing his teeth, he walked out with his wet hair wrapped in a towel, smiling. “I’m done. Duan Duan, it’s your turn.”
Duan Zhen felt this scene was particularly suggestive, and his throat moved as he dismissed his thoughts. “Okay.”
“These are pajamas.” Li Xi took out a set of couple-style pajamas from the wardrobe, similar to what he was wearing. “And here is underwear, all new.”
Duan Zhen was taken aback.
“Make sure to wash your hair and skin with the shower gel and shampoo, the seawater isn’t good for your skin,” Li Xi reminded him incessantly. “The new toothbrush and cup are on the countertop.”
“Okay.” Duan Zhen’s gaze softened. “Dry your hair properly, don’t catch a cold.”
The sound of water splashing filled the bathroom, and Li Xi absentmindedly blew dry his hair, but his gaze kept wandering in that direction.
Although it wasn’t good to peek at someone showering, he just wanted to take a quick look… No, if Duan Zhen caught him, he would definitely be angry.
The little devil in Li Xi’s heart was playing with a doll of Duan Zhen.
Whimpering, wanting to take a look.
Should have chosen a more revealing pajama.
Li Xi’s current pajamas were of a modest style, made of silk fabric, in a pale blue color that looked very white, with a slim fit that naturally accentuated his waist, making him look slender.
Duan Zhen’s clothes were the same style as his, but all black. Li Xi had always thought Duan Zhen looked very sexy in black, and when he came out of the bathroom, he became even more convinced of his choice, and even swallowed his saliva shamelessly.
“Why haven’t you dried your hair?” Duan Zhen walked over and saw him sitting barefoot on the edge of the bed, absentmindedly pressing the towel, but actually not drying it at all.
“I’m drying it,” Li Xi replied absentmindedly as Duan Zhen approached. He could smell the sweet fruity scent coming from Duan Zhen, and the fact that they were using the same shower gel and shampoo made their scents seem to blend together.
This made Li Xi feel all fluttery.
“Let me do it.” He looked so spoiled that Duan Zhen couldn’t bear to watch him waste his own soft and smooth hair, so he took the towel from him.
Li Xi closed his eyes with enjoyment, after a while he suddenly asked, “Duan Duan, do you have any pets at home?”
“No,” Duan Zhen shook his head. “But we used to have a few German Shepherds in the army. Why?”
“Just thought you looked like you were grooming a pet,” Li Xi said thoughtfully.
Indeed, seeing him only grooming German Shepherds before, Duan Zhen showed an embarrassed expression.
Li Xi rolled into his arms with a smile. “Just kidding with you. Are the clothes and underwear the right size?”
Thinking of this, Duan Zhen hesitated before saying, “They fit perfectly.”
The fit was so perfect that Duan Zhen even suspected if Li Xi had peeked at him in the shower. It wasn’t just the clothes size that fit perfectly; even the underwear was just right…
“I’m very accurate with my estimates,” Li Xi pushed him onto the bed. “Let’s sleep, but I only have one blanket here.”
Duan Zhen could see through his intentions, and was about to refuse when Li Xi pitifully pleaded, “My feet are so cold, I won’t be warm enough by myself in bed. Duan Zhen, help me stay warm.”
As he spoke, he even extended his feet onto Duan Zhen’s legs. Despite just having taken a shower, his hands and feet were still icy cold.
Frowning, Duan Zhen agreed, “Fine.”
He pulled Li Xi into his embrace, feeling his body temperature gradually rising. He thought about finding a way to warm Li Xi’s body, but then he heard Li Xi softly call out, “Duan Duan.”
“What is it?” Duan Zhen looked down at him.
With Li Xi in his arms, there was a sudden feeling of a significant advancement in their relationship. Dazedly, Li Xi said, “I heard that kissing after using the same toothpaste feels very comfortable. Shall we give it a try?”
Duan Zhen responded sensibly, “No.”
Even though he was rejected, Li Xi didn’t mind. He grumbled a bit, then buried his face in Duan Zhen’s neck, his breathing gradually becoming more relaxed.
Duan Zhen sighed softly.
There had been a lot happening today, especially with that blond man, which gave Duan Zhen a bad feeling. Despite the obvious intent to kill him during the attack, Duan Zhen hadn’t sensed any hostility from him. And the way the man looked at him before leaving also made him feel uneasy.
But now, holding Li Xi, it felt like he had been hypnotized. After thinking for a while, he fell asleep listening to Li Xi’s breathing. When he woke up the next morning, his head was still fuzzy, not knowing how he had fallen asleep last night.
Li Xi was still sleeping soundly. His sleeping posture was very obedient, curled up quietly in Duan Zhen’s embrace all night.
Duan Zhen gently touched his hands and feet, which were warm, indicating that he had slept well.
“Duan Duan?” Li Xi was awakened by his touch.
Although it sounded inappropriate, it was true. After all, he was a demon king, and being able to sleep beside Duan Zhen was already a strong sign of trust. However, being touched by someone still woke him up.
“It’s still early, you can sleep a little longer,” Duan Zhen said.
“I’m not going to sleep anymore,” Li Xi rubbed his eyes and kissed Duan Zhen on the chin. “Good morning.”
Duan Zhen, who had been “attacked” by him several times, was unable to dodge this time, and sighed heavily. “Good morning.”
The two of them were still staring at each other on the bed when suddenly there was a knock on the door, sounding quite urgent.
“It’s Xia Qirong,” Duan Zhen sat up. “I’ll go open the door.”
“Okay,” Li Xi obediently got up. As Duan Zhen walked to the door, he got off the bed, barefoot, and stepped on the fluffy carpet. He peeked out from behind Duan Zhen. “Good morning.”
Xia Qirong was taken aback, but upon closer inspection of Li Xi’s and Duan Zhen’s clothes, and with only one bed visible behind them, his expression changed.
“Li Xiao Xi, I haven’t seen you in a few days, but you seem to have grown taller?” Xia Qirong blinked in confusion.
“I just grew,” Li Xi raised his chin proudly. “I’ve even gotten taller.”
Previously, he only reached Duan Zhen’s shoulders, but now he was almost at his chin. After spending some more time together, he could grow taller to the point where it would be convenient for kissing.
Duan Zhen also turned to look at him carefully. They had spent some time in the mermaid world, and Li Xi always looked like he was in his mid-twenties. Returning now, he hadn’t noticed that Li Xi had grown taller.
Seeing him like this, Duan Zhen seemed to vaguely understand the reason for his unusual concern.
Xia Qirong was puzzled for a moment, feeling that something was off. The main point now wasn’t that Li Xi had grown taller, but that Duan Zhen was making advances on an eighteen-year-old boy!
“Did you two sleep together last night?” Xia Qirong was curious but hesitant to ask, so he forced out a question.
“I was scared last night, so I asked Duan Duan to stay with me,” Li Xi quickly explained, avoiding any misunderstandings.
However, with his glasses on, Xia Qirong easily saw through Li Xi’s unusual affection for Duan Zhen.
Even the way he addressed him had changed to “Duan Duan”… This affectionate address, if Duan Zhen agreed to it, Xia Qirong didn’t believe there was nothing going on in his heart.
“Sun Le and I are both up. We said we’d have a meeting at eight, but it’s only seven-thirty now. Do you want to have breakfast together?” Putting aside his gossipy thoughts, Xia Qirong finally brought up the main topic.
However, his eyes kept wandering, showing that he had a lot on his mind.
Duan Zhen felt that Xia Qirong’s attitude was a bit strange, and he also thought about Li Xi’s previous statement about wanting to pursue him. It was rare for him to feel a bit uneasy, but he remained composed. “Okay, we’ll get ready and join you. Meet us in my room.”
He granted Xia Qirong permission to open his door.
With his goal achieved, Li Xi waved cheerfully at Xia Qirong as he closed the door, then bounced over to Duan Zhen and squeezed into the bathroom to brush their teeth and wash their faces together.
Duan Zhen watched the young man in the mirror, and after a few steps back, he turned and walked out.
Li Xi blinked his eyes, wondering why he had moved so far away.
“It’s too crowded to be together,” Duan Zhen explained, walking out. “I’ll wait for you outside.”
Li Xi blinked, not stopping him, just watching his retreating figure in the mirror. He spat out the toothpaste foam, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
His previous plan seemed to have been somewhat effective. Now that Duan Zhen was starting to respond to his intimate actions, it wouldn’t be long before he could win him over.
He encouraged himself in his mind, “Come on, little Li Xi! Charge ahead! The days of kissing and cuddling with Duan Duan are just ahead!”
Lol, Xia Qirong is finally catching onto things~
Thank you for reading
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Because Li Xi’s reaction just now seemed so genuine, Duan Zhen’s heart softened at the sight of him trembling in his arms, from his thin back to his fingertips. Without knowing why, he nodded in agreement.
… They had slept together before anyway.
Li Xi didn’t expect it to be so easy this time. He blinked his eyes. “Really? That’s great. Do you want to take a shower first? I have pajamas here.”
Duan Zhen had been soaking in seawater for so long, so he definitely needed a shower. He glanced at Li Xi. “You go first.”
“Okay.” Li Xi thought his bathroom was basically just for show, so he nodded and went in, intending to add some shower gel and shampoo. He took out pajamas and then poked his head out, warning, “You’re not allowed to sneak away.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll wait for you here,” Duan Zhen reassured him. “Tomorrow, let’s go together to the meeting for the mission I’m hosting.”
Li Xi knew Duan Zhen was honest and wouldn’t lie about this, so he felt relieved and went into the bathroom.
For him, becoming clean was just a matter of using a cleaning spell. But when he took out the sweet-scented fruity shower gel and shampoo, he suddenly remembered something and decided to take off his clothes and take a real shower.
After brushing his teeth, he walked out with his wet hair wrapped in a towel, smiling. “I’m done. Duan Duan, it’s your turn.”
Duan Zhen felt this scene was particularly suggestive, and his throat moved as he dismissed his thoughts. “Okay.”
“These are pajamas.” Li Xi took out a set of couple-style pajamas from the wardrobe, similar to what he was wearing. “And here is underwear, all new.”
Duan Zhen was taken aback.
“Make sure to wash your hair and skin with the shower gel and shampoo, the seawater isn’t good for your skin,” Li Xi reminded him incessantly. “The new toothbrush and cup are on the countertop.”
“Okay.” Duan Zhen’s gaze softened. “Dry your hair properly, don’t catch a cold.”
The sound of water splashing filled the bathroom, and Li Xi absentmindedly blew dry his hair, but his gaze kept wandering in that direction.
Although it wasn’t good to peek at someone showering, he just wanted to take a quick look… No, if Duan Zhen caught him, he would definitely be angry.
The little devil in Li Xi’s heart was playing with a doll of Duan Zhen.
Whimpering, wanting to take a look.
Should have chosen a more revealing pajama.
Li Xi’s current pajamas were of a modest style, made of silk fabric, in a pale blue color that looked very white, with a slim fit that naturally accentuated his waist, making him look slender.
Duan Zhen’s clothes were the same style as his, but all black. Li Xi had always thought Duan Zhen looked very sexy in black, and when he came out of the bathroom, he became even more convinced of his choice, and even swallowed his saliva shamelessly.
“Why haven’t you dried your hair?” Duan Zhen walked over and saw him sitting barefoot on the edge of the bed, absentmindedly pressing the towel, but actually not drying it at all.
“I’m drying it,” Li Xi replied absentmindedly as Duan Zhen approached. He could smell the sweet fruity scent coming from Duan Zhen, and the fact that they were using the same shower gel and shampoo made their scents seem to blend together.
This made Li Xi feel all fluttery.
“Let me do it.” He looked so spoiled that Duan Zhen couldn’t bear to watch him waste his own soft and smooth hair, so he took the towel from him.
Li Xi closed his eyes with enjoyment, after a while he suddenly asked, “Duan Duan, do you have any pets at home?”
“No,” Duan Zhen shook his head. “But we used to have a few German Shepherds in the army. Why?”
“Just thought you looked like you were grooming a pet,” Li Xi said thoughtfully.
Indeed, seeing him only grooming German Shepherds before, Duan Zhen showed an embarrassed expression.
Li Xi rolled into his arms with a smile. “Just kidding with you. Are the clothes and underwear the right size?”
Thinking of this, Duan Zhen hesitated before saying, “They fit perfectly.”
The fit was so perfect that Duan Zhen even suspected if Li Xi had peeked at him in the shower. It wasn’t just the clothes size that fit perfectly; even the underwear was just right…
“I’m very accurate with my estimates,” Li Xi pushed him onto the bed. “Let’s sleep, but I only have one blanket here.”
Duan Zhen could see through his intentions, and was about to refuse when Li Xi pitifully pleaded, “My feet are so cold, I won’t be warm enough by myself in bed. Duan Zhen, help me stay warm.”
As he spoke, he even extended his feet onto Duan Zhen’s legs. Despite just having taken a shower, his hands and feet were still icy cold.
Frowning, Duan Zhen agreed, “Fine.”
He pulled Li Xi into his embrace, feeling his body temperature gradually rising. He thought about finding a way to warm Li Xi’s body, but then he heard Li Xi softly call out, “Duan Duan.”
“What is it?” Duan Zhen looked down at him.
With Li Xi in his arms, there was a sudden feeling of a significant advancement in their relationship. Dazedly, Li Xi said, “I heard that kissing after using the same toothpaste feels very comfortable. Shall we give it a try?”
Duan Zhen responded sensibly, “No.”
Even though he was rejected, Li Xi didn’t mind. He grumbled a bit, then buried his face in Duan Zhen’s neck, his breathing gradually becoming more relaxed.
Duan Zhen sighed softly.
There had been a lot happening today, especially with that blond man, which gave Duan Zhen a bad feeling. Despite the obvious intent to kill him during the attack, Duan Zhen hadn’t sensed any hostility from him. And the way the man looked at him before leaving also made him feel uneasy.
But now, holding Li Xi, it felt like he had been hypnotized. After thinking for a while, he fell asleep listening to Li Xi’s breathing. When he woke up the next morning, his head was still fuzzy, not knowing how he had fallen asleep last night.
Li Xi was still sleeping soundly. His sleeping posture was very obedient, curled up quietly in Duan Zhen’s embrace all night.
Duan Zhen gently touched his hands and feet, which were warm, indicating that he had slept well.
“Duan Duan?” Li Xi was awakened by his touch.
Although it sounded inappropriate, it was true. After all, he was a demon king, and being able to sleep beside Duan Zhen was already a strong sign of trust. However, being touched by someone still woke him up.
“It’s still early, you can sleep a little longer,” Duan Zhen said.
“I’m not going to sleep anymore,” Li Xi rubbed his eyes and kissed Duan Zhen on the chin. “Good morning.”
Duan Zhen, who had been “attacked” by him several times, was unable to dodge this time, and sighed heavily. “Good morning.”
The two of them were still staring at each other on the bed when suddenly there was a knock on the door, sounding quite urgent.
“It’s Xia Qirong,” Duan Zhen sat up. “I’ll go open the door.”
“Okay,” Li Xi obediently got up. As Duan Zhen walked to the door, he got off the bed, barefoot, and stepped on the fluffy carpet. He peeked out from behind Duan Zhen. “Good morning.”
Xia Qirong was taken aback, but upon closer inspection of Li Xi’s and Duan Zhen’s clothes, and with only one bed visible behind them, his expression changed.
“Li Xiao Xi, I haven’t seen you in a few days, but you seem to have grown taller?” Xia Qirong blinked in confusion.
“I just grew,” Li Xi raised his chin proudly. “I’ve even gotten taller.”
Previously, he only reached Duan Zhen’s shoulders, but now he was almost at his chin. After spending some more time together, he could grow taller to the point where it would be convenient for kissing.
Duan Zhen also turned to look at him carefully. They had spent some time in the mermaid world, and Li Xi always looked like he was in his mid-twenties. Returning now, he hadn’t noticed that Li Xi had grown taller.
Seeing him like this, Duan Zhen seemed to vaguely understand the reason for his unusual concern.
Xia Qirong was puzzled for a moment, feeling that something was off. The main point now wasn’t that Li Xi had grown taller, but that Duan Zhen was making advances on an eighteen-year-old boy!
“Did you two sleep together last night?” Xia Qirong was curious but hesitant to ask, so he forced out a question.
“I was scared last night, so I asked Duan Duan to stay with me,” Li Xi quickly explained, avoiding any misunderstandings.
However, with his glasses on, Xia Qirong easily saw through Li Xi’s unusual affection for Duan Zhen.
Even the way he addressed him had changed to “Duan Duan”… This affectionate address, if Duan Zhen agreed to it, Xia Qirong didn’t believe there was nothing going on in his heart.
“Sun Le and I are both up. We said we’d have a meeting at eight, but it’s only seven-thirty now. Do you want to have breakfast together?” Putting aside his gossipy thoughts, Xia Qirong finally brought up the main topic.
However, his eyes kept wandering, showing that he had a lot on his mind.
Duan Zhen felt that Xia Qirong’s attitude was a bit strange, and he also thought about Li Xi’s previous statement about wanting to pursue him. It was rare for him to feel a bit uneasy, but he remained composed. “Okay, we’ll get ready and join you. Meet us in my room.”
He granted Xia Qirong permission to open his door.
With his goal achieved, Li Xi waved cheerfully at Xia Qirong as he closed the door, then bounced over to Duan Zhen and squeezed into the bathroom to brush their teeth and wash their faces together.
Duan Zhen watched the young man in the mirror, and after a few steps back, he turned and walked out.
Li Xi blinked his eyes, wondering why he had moved so far away.
“It’s too crowded to be together,” Duan Zhen explained, walking out. “I’ll wait for you outside.”
Li Xi blinked, not stopping him, just watching his retreating figure in the mirror. He spat out the toothpaste foam, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
His previous plan seemed to have been somewhat effective. Now that Duan Zhen was starting to respond to his intimate actions, it wouldn’t be long before he could win him over.
He encouraged himself in his mind, “Come on, little Li Xi! Charge ahead! The days of kissing and cuddling with Duan Duan are just ahead!”
Lol, Xia Qirong is finally catching onto things~
Thank you for reading
Because Li Xi's reaction just now seemed so genuine, Duan Zhen's heart softened at the sight of him trembling in his arms, from his thin back to his fingertips. Without knowing why, he nodded in agreement. They had slept together before anyway.Li Xi didn't expect it to be so easy this time. He blinked his eyes. Really? That's great. Do you want to take a shower first? I have pajamas here.Duan Zhen had been soaking in seawater for so long, so he definitely needed a shower. He glanced at Li Xi. You go first.Okay. Li Xi thought his bathroom was basically just for show, so he nodded and went in, intending to add some shower gel and shampoo. He took out pajamas and then poked his head out, warning, You're not allowed to sneak away.Don't worry, I'll wait for you here, Duan Zhen reassured him. Tomorrow, let's go together to the meeting for the mission I'm hosting.Li Xi knew Duan Zhen was honest and wouldn't lie about this, so he felt relieved and went into the bathroom.For him, becoming clean was just a matter of using a cleaning spell. But when he took out the sweet-scented fruity shower gel and shampoo, he suddenly remembered something and decided to take off his clothes and take a real shower.After brushing his teeth, he walked out with his wet hair wrapped in a towel, smiling. I'm done. Duan Duan, it's your turn.Duan Zhen felt this scene was particularly suggestive, and his throat moved as he dismissed his thoughts. Okay.These are pajamas. Li Xi took out a set of couple-style pajamas from the wardrobe, similar to what he was wearing. And here is underwear, all new.Duan Zhen was taken aback.Make sure to wash your hair and skin with the shower gel and shampoo, the seawater isn't good for your skin, Li Xi reminded him incessantly. The new toothbrush and cup are on the countertop.Okay. Duan Zhen's gaze softened. Dry your hair properly, don't catch a cold.The sound of water splashing filled the bathroom, and Li Xi absentmindedly blew dry his hair, but his gaze kept wandering in that direction.Although it wasn't good to peek at someone showering, he just wanted to take a quick look No, if Duan Zhen caught him, he would definitely be angry.The little devil in Li Xi's heart was playing with a doll of Duan Zhen.Whimpering, wanting to take a look.Should have chosen a more revealing pajama.Li Xi's current pajamas were of a modest style, made of silk fabric, in a pale blue color that looked very white, with a slim fit that naturally accentuated his waist, making him look slender.Duan Zhen's clothes were the same style as his, but all black. Li Xi had always thought Duan Zhen looked very sexy in black, and when he came out of the bathroom, he became even more convinced of his choice, and even swallowed his saliva shamelessly.Why haven't you dried your hair? Duan Zhen walked over and saw him sitting barefoot on the edge of the bed, absentmindedly pressing the towel, but actually not drying it at all.I'm drying it, Li Xi replied absentmindedly as Duan Zhen approached. He could smell the sweet fruity scent coming from Duan Zhen, and the fact that they were using the same shower gel and shampoo made their scents seem to blend together.This made Li Xi feel all fluttery.Let me do it. He looked so spoiled that Duan Zhen couldn't bear to watch him waste his own soft and smooth hair, so he took the towel from him.Li Xi closed his eyes with enjoyment, after a while he suddenly asked, Duan Duan, do you have any pets at home?No, Duan Zhen shook his head. But we used to have a few German Shepherds in the army. Why?Just thought you looked like you were grooming a pet, Li Xi said thoughtfully.Indeed, seeing him only grooming German Shepherds before, Duan Zhen showed an embarrassed expression.Li Xi rolled into his arms with a smile. Just kidding with you. Are the clothes and underwear the right size?Thinking of this, Duan Zhen hesitated before saying, They fit perfectly.The fit was so perfect that Duan Zhen even suspected if Li Xi had peeked at him in the shower. It wasn't just the clothes size that fit perfectly; even the underwear was just rightI'm very accurate with my estimates, Li Xi pushed him onto the bed. Let's sleep, but I only have one blanket here.Duan Zhen could see through his intentions, and was about to refuse when Li Xi pitifully pleaded, My feet are so cold, I won't be warm enough by myself in bed. Duan Zhen, help me stay warm.As he spoke, he even extended his feet onto Duan Zhen's legs. Despite just having taken a shower, his hands and feet were still icy cold.Frowning, Duan Zhen agreed, Fine.He pulled Li Xi into his embrace, feeling his body temperature gradually rising. He thought about finding a way to warm Li Xi's body, but then he heard Li Xi softly call out, Duan Duan.What is it? Duan Zhen looked down at him.With Li Xi in his arms, there was a sudden feeling of a significant advancement in their relationship. Dazedly, Li Xi said, I heard that kissing after using the same toothpaste feels very comfortable. Shall we give it a try?Duan Zhen responded sensibly, No.Even though he was rejected, Li Xi didn't mind. He grumbled a bit, then buried his face in Duan Zhen's neck, his breathing gradually becoming more relaxed.Duan Zhen sighed softly.There had been a lot happening today, especially with that blond man, which gave Duan Zhen a bad feeling. Despite the obvious intent to kill him during the attack, Duan Zhen hadn't sensed any hostility from him. And the way the man looked at him before leaving also made him feel uneasy.But now, holding Li Xi, it felt like he had been hypnotized. After thinking for a while, he fell asleep listening to Li Xi's breathing. When he woke up the next morning, his head was still fuzzy, not knowing how he had fallen asleep last night.Li Xi was still sleeping soundly. His sleeping posture was very obedient, curled up quietly in Duan Zhen's embrace all night.Duan Zhen gently touched his hands and feet, which were warm, indicating that he had slept well.Duan Duan? Li Xi was awakened by his touch.Although it sounded inappropriate, it was true. After all, he was a demon king, and being able to sleep beside Duan Zhen was already a strong sign of trust. However, being touched by someone still woke him up.It's still early, you can sleep a little longer, Duan Zhen said.I'm not going to sleep anymore, Li Xi rubbed his eyes and kissed Duan Zhen on the chin. Good morning.Duan Zhen, who had been attacked by him several times, was unable to dodge this time, and sighed heavily. Good morning.The two of them were still staring at each other on the bed when suddenly there was a knock on the door, sounding quite urgent.It's Xia Qirong, Duan Zhen sat up. I'll go open the door.Okay, Li Xi obediently got up. As Duan Zhen walked to the door, he got off the bed, barefoot, and stepped on the fluffy carpet. He peeked out from behind Duan Zhen. Good morning.Xia Qirong was taken aback, but upon closer inspection of Li Xi's and Duan Zhen's clothes, and with only one bed visible behind them, his expression changed.Li Xiao Xi, I haven't seen you in a few days, but you seem to have grown taller? Xia Qirong blinked in confusion.I just grew, Li Xi raised his chin proudly. I've even gotten taller.Previously, he only reached Duan Zhen's shoulders, but now he was almost at his chin. After spending some more time together, he could grow taller to the point where it would be convenient for kissing.Duan Zhen also turned to look at him carefully. They had spent some time in the mermaid world, and Li Xi always looked like he was in his mid-twenties. Returning now, he hadn't noticed that Li Xi had grown taller.Seeing him like this, Duan Zhen seemed to vaguely understand the reason for his unusual concern.Xia Qirong was puzzled for a moment, feeling that something was off. The main point now wasn't that Li Xi had grown taller, but that Duan Zhen was making advances on an eighteen-year-old boy!Did you two sleep together last night? Xia Qirong was curious but hesitant to ask, so he forced out a question.I was scared last night, so I asked Duan Duan to stay with me, Li Xi quickly explained, avoiding any misunderstandings.However, with his glasses on, Xia Qirong easily saw through Li Xi's unusual affection for Duan Zhen.Even the way he addressed him had changed to Duan Duan This affectionate address, if Duan Zhen agreed to it, Xia Qirong didn't believe there was nothing going on in his heart.Sun Le and I are both up. We said we'd have a meeting at eight, but it's only seven-thirty now. Do you want to have breakfast together? Putting aside his gossipy thoughts, Xia Qirong finally brought up the main topic.However, his eyes kept wandering, showing that he had a lot on his mind.Duan Zhen felt that Xia Qirong's attitude was a bit strange, and he also thought about Li Xi's previous statement about wanting to pursue him. It was rare for him to feel a bit uneasy, but he remained composed. Okay, we'll get ready and join you. Meet us in my room.He granted Xia Qirong permission to open his door.With his goal achieved, Li Xi waved cheerfully at Xia Qirong as he closed the door, then bounced over to Duan Zhen and squeezed into the bathroom to brush their teeth and wash their faces together.Duan Zhen watched the young man in the mirror, and after a few steps back, he turned and walked out.Li Xi blinked his eyes, wondering why he had moved so far away.It's too crowded to be together, Duan Zhen explained, walking out. I'll wait for you outside.Li Xi blinked, not stopping him, just watching his retreating figure in the mirror. He spat out the toothpaste foam, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.His previous plan seemed to have been somewhat effective. Now that Duan Zhen was starting to respond to his intimate actions, it wouldn't be long before he could win him over.He encouraged himself in his mind, Come on, little Li Xi! Charge ahead! The days of kissing and cuddling with Duan Duan are just ahead!Lol, Xia Qirong is finally catching onto things~Thank you for reading
