Chapter 62
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What Li Xi didn’t expect was that although he sensed Duan Zhen’s hesitation, he still didn’t wait for him to agree.
“What are you thinking?” Li Xi suddenly leaned closer to him, pinning him down on the sofa with both arms.
Duan Zhen snapped back to reality, somewhat surprised by their current position. He looked at the beautiful face in front of him, those slightly rounded peach blossom eyes staring straight at him, even able to see his own reflection in those overly clear pupils.
Li Xi squinted his eyes, getting even closer until their noses almost touched.
Duan Zhen caught a faint sweet scent, like the taste of candy.
“You’re quite strange,” Li Xi said. “You obviously like me, so why don’t you say it?”
“I…” Duan Zhen opened his mouth, but before he could gather his thoughts, Li Xi continued.
“You think you can’t be with me for the long haul, that you have too much in your heart and can’t give me equal emotional reciprocation,” Li Xi stared into his eyes, smiling faintly. “Any other reasons?”
Those eyes were filled with laughter, causing Duan Zhen to involuntarily avert his gaze, his heartbeat thundering in his chest gradually coming under control.
He tried to suppress his emotions with his rationality, to analyze with Li Xi, that now, being in love with him brought nothing, but the young man was so close, he could easily wrap his arms around him, his shallow breath spraying on his cheek, causing a tingling sensation.
Everything made it impossible for him to think, his mind was blank.
It wasn’t until this moment that he realized that his feelings for Li Xi might be even stronger than he had imagined.
“What are you thinking?” Li Xi asked again, his tone cheerful. “Are you thinking about me?”
Duan Zhen’s consciousness was awakened by his question, and he whispered, “Since you understand my reasons, then why…”
“Because I think we can overcome all of that,” Li Xi interrupted, tilting his head. “Anyway, we’re only dating until the game ends. You can completely let go of those worries and love me properly.”
The last two words were held between his lips and tongue before gently rolling off his tongue.
Duan Zhen stiffened, his breath becoming rapid.
Li Xi blinked, as if discovering a new continent. “Your ears are red, are you shy?”
As he spoke, he reached out to pinch the crimson earlobe and its tip, but his wrist was grabbed by someone.
He innocently met Duan Zhen’s gaze, as if he hadn’t been the one to cause trouble just now.
“Don’t mess around,” Duan Zhen took a deep breath, barely suppressing some of his reactions. “I’m not messing around.” Li Xi suddenly sat on his lap, his hands encircling his neck with a smile. “I’m confessing to you, so what’s your answer?”
“…This isn’t quite appropriate,” Duan Zhen pursed his lips, his voice hoarse.
Both of them were men. Although Li Xi hadn’t experienced it, he understood this reaction. His face blushed slightly, but he still forced himself to keep calm, secretly using magic to ice his face, allowing the blush to quickly dissipate.
Then he intentionally moved closer, brushing his soft lips against Duan Zhen’s cheek.
He could feel the man’s body tense up, like a stone, but he pretended not to notice anything, sighing softly in Duan Zhen’s ear. “Looking back at my two hundred years, although the first ten years were worry-free, my mother passed away early, and my father loved me but was strict and not good at expressing emotions. In my memory, he almost never hugged me. In the following hundred years, I was immersed in hatred, and after revenge, everyone feared and despised me. I hardly ever felt warmth.”
He hugged Duan Zhen tightly, sounding despondent. “You are the first person to make my heart beat, the only one to see the real me, but I can only spend a few months with you, and then I’ll have to continue living the same lonely life as before.”
Duan Zhen actually knew that he might not be as pitiful as he described, there must be an element of exaggeration to achieve his goal, but even if he exaggerated, there was still a basis in reality. Based on his experience from the previous world, Li Xi’s life was indeed gloomy and lonely.
“I want to have a few months of sweet memories, is that too much to ask?” Li Xi appeared to be lying on Duan Zhen’s body, unable to see his expression, but actually secretly listening to his heartbeat. Now that he heard his heartbeat speeding up, he knew things were about to turn well, so he added fuel to the fire. “Long term, six months, short term, two or three months. Can’t you give me even such a short period of time?”
Duan Zhen’s stiff arm slowly wrapped around his waist.
Li Xi’s lips curved slightly, but there was a hint of unease in his voice. “Do you… agree?”
“…Mm.” Duan Zhen fell silent for a moment, speaking softly.
For some reason, even though it was Li Xi who was luring him step by step, he still felt like he was deceiving the other person. This feeling made him slightly uneasy, even making him want to lift Li Xi off his lap.
But Li Xi acted faster. In the next moment, he hugged him tighter, and the two of them were almost pressed against each other.
“I’m so happy,” Li Xi’s voice rose with a hint of excitement.
Li Xi held onto Duan Zhen’s shoulders, hesitated for a moment, and then suddenly bit down on Duan Zhen’s lips.
It was called a bite, but he didn’t use much force, just gently nibbled on the other’s lip, not moving for a long time.
At first, Duan Zhen was surprised, but after a couple of seconds passed and Li Xi still maintained this posture, he felt a bit amused. He gently pushed Li Xi’s shoulder, but Li Xi didn’t let go. Instead, he gave him a glare.
Sensing that something was off, Li Xi gently ground his teeth against Duan Zhen’s lips, lost in thought.
The books said that the first kiss should be restrained, but what was the point of being so intimate? He felt like he was being mocked by Duan Zhen.
Recalling the ten or so romance manuals he had read, Li Xi sighed, while Duan Zhen sighed softly and wrapped one hand around Li Xi’s waist, the other hand holding the back of his head.
By the time Li Xi realized what was happening, he was already pressed against the sofa, turned upside down.
“Umm…” His eyes widened, but his voice was completely blocked by the man’s lips.
For both of them, it was their first kiss, and they stumbled through it, but eventually found their rhythm.
Li Xi’s body was completely enveloped by Duan Zhen, the man’s strength was greater than his, and the hand holding the back of his head prevented him from escaping. In the end, he could only tremble and reach out to grab the man’s collar.
When they finally separated, Li Xi took a deep breath, furrowing his brows slightly and revealing half of his crimson tongue. “My tongue is numb from you sucking on it!”
Duan Zhen gazed deeply at that half tongue, wanting to kiss it again.
His self-control wasn’t as good as he had imagined. Once they started kissing for real, he could hardly control himself, wanting to completely possess the person in front of him and swallow them whole. This was his inherent aggressiveness, hidden by him for over twenty years, even fooling himself.
Li Xi keenly sensed the danger and quickly withdrew his tongue, staring wide-eyed at Duan Zhen. “Are you still looking? Shouldn’t the first kiss just be lips touching? Why did you stick out your tongue?”
Duan Zhen raised an eyebrow, trapping him in his arms like a predator cornering its prey. “Who said that?”
“The books say so.” Li Xi didn’t reveal even more that he had read romance guides; even the Demon King had his pride. He raised his head confidently. “You’re not following the steps.”
Duan Zhen looked at his lips, now reddened from being sucked on, his eyes deepening. “There’s no such thing as steps in these matters.”
Author’s Note:
Click to see Li Xiao Xi’s primary school-level love steps:
First hold hands, then hug, and kiss only needs a little touch (the rest is omitted because only writing above the neck is allowed)
Duan Zhen: …?
DUAN ZHEN YOU… EMBARRASSING MAN akjdskjskd
Thank you for reading
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What Li Xi didn’t expect was that although he sensed Duan Zhen’s hesitation, he still didn’t wait for him to agree.
“What are you thinking?” Li Xi suddenly leaned closer to him, pinning him down on the sofa with both arms.
Duan Zhen snapped back to reality, somewhat surprised by their current position. He looked at the beautiful face in front of him, those slightly rounded peach blossom eyes staring straight at him, even able to see his own reflection in those overly clear pupils.
Li Xi squinted his eyes, getting even closer until their noses almost touched.
Duan Zhen caught a faint sweet scent, like the taste of candy.
“You’re quite strange,” Li Xi said. “You obviously like me, so why don’t you say it?”
“I…” Duan Zhen opened his mouth, but before he could gather his thoughts, Li Xi continued.
“You think you can’t be with me for the long haul, that you have too much in your heart and can’t give me equal emotional reciprocation,” Li Xi stared into his eyes, smiling faintly. “Any other reasons?”
Those eyes were filled with laughter, causing Duan Zhen to involuntarily avert his gaze, his heartbeat thundering in his chest gradually coming under control.
He tried to suppress his emotions with his rationality, to analyze with Li Xi, that now, being in love with him brought nothing, but the young man was so close, he could easily wrap his arms around him, his shallow breath spraying on his cheek, causing a tingling sensation.
Everything made it impossible for him to think, his mind was blank.
It wasn’t until this moment that he realized that his feelings for Li Xi might be even stronger than he had imagined.
“What are you thinking?” Li Xi asked again, his tone cheerful. “Are you thinking about me?”
Duan Zhen’s consciousness was awakened by his question, and he whispered, “Since you understand my reasons, then why…”
“Because I think we can overcome all of that,” Li Xi interrupted, tilting his head. “Anyway, we’re only dating until the game ends. You can completely let go of those worries and love me properly.”
The last two words were held between his lips and tongue before gently rolling off his tongue.
Duan Zhen stiffened, his breath becoming rapid.
Li Xi blinked, as if discovering a new continent. “Your ears are red, are you shy?”
As he spoke, he reached out to pinch the crimson earlobe and its tip, but his wrist was grabbed by someone.
He innocently met Duan Zhen’s gaze, as if he hadn’t been the one to cause trouble just now.
“Don’t mess around,” Duan Zhen took a deep breath, barely suppressing some of his reactions. “I’m not messing around.” Li Xi suddenly sat on his lap, his hands encircling his neck with a smile. “I’m confessing to you, so what’s your answer?”
“…This isn’t quite appropriate,” Duan Zhen pursed his lips, his voice hoarse.
Both of them were men. Although Li Xi hadn’t experienced it, he understood this reaction. His face blushed slightly, but he still forced himself to keep calm, secretly using magic to ice his face, allowing the blush to quickly dissipate.
Then he intentionally moved closer, brushing his soft lips against Duan Zhen’s cheek.
He could feel the man’s body tense up, like a stone, but he pretended not to notice anything, sighing softly in Duan Zhen’s ear. “Looking back at my two hundred years, although the first ten years were worry-free, my mother passed away early, and my father loved me but was strict and not good at expressing emotions. In my memory, he almost never hugged me. In the following hundred years, I was immersed in hatred, and after revenge, everyone feared and despised me. I hardly ever felt warmth.”
He hugged Duan Zhen tightly, sounding despondent. “You are the first person to make my heart beat, the only one to see the real me, but I can only spend a few months with you, and then I’ll have to continue living the same lonely life as before.”
Duan Zhen actually knew that he might not be as pitiful as he described, there must be an element of exaggeration to achieve his goal, but even if he exaggerated, there was still a basis in reality. Based on his experience from the previous world, Li Xi’s life was indeed gloomy and lonely.
“I want to have a few months of sweet memories, is that too much to ask?” Li Xi appeared to be lying on Duan Zhen’s body, unable to see his expression, but actually secretly listening to his heartbeat. Now that he heard his heartbeat speeding up, he knew things were about to turn well, so he added fuel to the fire. “Long term, six months, short term, two or three months. Can’t you give me even such a short period of time?”
Duan Zhen’s stiff arm slowly wrapped around his waist.
Li Xi’s lips curved slightly, but there was a hint of unease in his voice. “Do you… agree?”
“…Mm.” Duan Zhen fell silent for a moment, speaking softly.
For some reason, even though it was Li Xi who was luring him step by step, he still felt like he was deceiving the other person. This feeling made him slightly uneasy, even making him want to lift Li Xi off his lap.
But Li Xi acted faster. In the next moment, he hugged him tighter, and the two of them were almost pressed against each other.
“I’m so happy,” Li Xi’s voice rose with a hint of excitement.
Li Xi held onto Duan Zhen’s shoulders, hesitated for a moment, and then suddenly bit down on Duan Zhen’s lips.
It was called a bite, but he didn’t use much force, just gently nibbled on the other’s lip, not moving for a long time.
At first, Duan Zhen was surprised, but after a couple of seconds passed and Li Xi still maintained this posture, he felt a bit amused. He gently pushed Li Xi’s shoulder, but Li Xi didn’t let go. Instead, he gave him a glare.
Sensing that something was off, Li Xi gently ground his teeth against Duan Zhen’s lips, lost in thought.
The books said that the first kiss should be restrained, but what was the point of being so intimate? He felt like he was being mocked by Duan Zhen.
Recalling the ten or so romance manuals he had read, Li Xi sighed, while Duan Zhen sighed softly and wrapped one hand around Li Xi’s waist, the other hand holding the back of his head.
By the time Li Xi realized what was happening, he was already pressed against the sofa, turned upside down.
“Umm…” His eyes widened, but his voice was completely blocked by the man’s lips.
For both of them, it was their first kiss, and they stumbled through it, but eventually found their rhythm.
Li Xi’s body was completely enveloped by Duan Zhen, the man’s strength was greater than his, and the hand holding the back of his head prevented him from escaping. In the end, he could only tremble and reach out to grab the man’s collar.
When they finally separated, Li Xi took a deep breath, furrowing his brows slightly and revealing half of his crimson tongue. “My tongue is numb from you sucking on it!”
Duan Zhen gazed deeply at that half tongue, wanting to kiss it again.
His self-control wasn’t as good as he had imagined. Once they started kissing for real, he could hardly control himself, wanting to completely possess the person in front of him and swallow them whole. This was his inherent aggressiveness, hidden by him for over twenty years, even fooling himself.
Li Xi keenly sensed the danger and quickly withdrew his tongue, staring wide-eyed at Duan Zhen. “Are you still looking? Shouldn’t the first kiss just be lips touching? Why did you stick out your tongue?”
Duan Zhen raised an eyebrow, trapping him in his arms like a predator cornering its prey. “Who said that?”
“The books say so.” Li Xi didn’t reveal even more that he had read romance guides; even the Demon King had his pride. He raised his head confidently. “You’re not following the steps.”
Duan Zhen looked at his lips, now reddened from being sucked on, his eyes deepening. “There’s no such thing as steps in these matters.”
Author’s Note:
Click to see Li Xiao Xi’s primary school-level love steps:
First hold hands, then hug, and kiss only needs a little touch (the rest is omitted because only writing above the neck is allowed)
Duan Zhen: …?
DUAN ZHEN YOU… EMBARRASSING MAN akjdskjskd
Thank you for reading
What Li Xi didn't expect was that although he sensed Duan Zhen's hesitation, he still didn't wait for him to agree.What are you thinking? Li Xi suddenly leaned closer to him, pinning him down on the sofa with both arms.Duan Zhen snapped back to reality, somewhat surprised by their current position. He looked at the beautiful face in front of him, those slightly rounded peach blossom eyes staring straight at him, even able to see his own reflection in those overly clear pupils.Li Xi squinted his eyes, getting even closer until their noses almost touched.Duan Zhen caught a faint sweet scent, like the taste of candy.You're quite strange, Li Xi said. You obviously like me, so why don't you say it?I Duan Zhen opened his mouth, but before he could gather his thoughts, Li Xi continued.You think you can't be with me for the long haul, that you have too much in your heart and can't give me equal emotional reciprocation, Li Xi stared into his eyes, smiling faintly. Any other reasons?Those eyes were filled with laughter, causing Duan Zhen to involuntarily avert his gaze, his heartbeat thundering in his chest gradually coming under control.He tried to suppress his emotions with his rationality, to analyze with Li Xi, that now, being in love with him brought nothing, but the young man was so close, he could easily wrap his arms around him, his shallow breath spraying on his cheek, causing a tingling sensation.Everything made it impossible for him to think, his mind was blank.It wasn't until this moment that he realized that his feelings for Li Xi might be even stronger than he had imagined.What are you thinking? Li Xi asked again, his tone cheerful. Are you thinking about me?Duan Zhen's consciousness was awakened by his question, and he whispered, Since you understand my reasons, then whyBecause I think we can overcome all of that, Li Xi interrupted, tilting his head. Anyway, we're only dating until the game ends. You can completely let go of those worries and love me properly.The last two words were held between his lips and tongue before gently rolling off his tongue.Duan Zhen stiffened, his breath becoming rapid.Li Xi blinked, as if discovering a new continent. Your ears are red, are you shy?As he spoke, he reached out to pinch the crimson earlobe and its tip, but his wrist was grabbed by someone.He innocently met Duan Zhen's gaze, as if he hadn't been the one to cause trouble just now.Don't mess around, Duan Zhen took a deep breath, barely suppressing some of his reactions. I'm not messing around. Li Xi suddenly sat on his lap, his hands encircling his neck with a smile. I'm confessing to you, so what's your answer?This isn't quite appropriate, Duan Zhen pursed his lips, his voice hoarse.Both of them were men. Although Li Xi hadn't experienced it, he understood this reaction. His face blushed slightly, but he still forced himself to keep calm, secretly using magic to ice his face, allowing the blush to quickly dissipate.Then he intentionally moved closer, brushing his soft lips against Duan Zhen's cheek.He could feel the man's body tense up, like a stone, but he pretended not to notice anything, sighing softly in Duan Zhen's ear. Looking back at my two hundred years, although the first ten years were worry-free, my mother passed away early, and my father loved me but was strict and not good at expressing emotions. In my memory, he almost never hugged me. In the following hundred years, I was immersed in hatred, and after revenge, everyone feared and despised me. I hardly ever felt warmth.He hugged Duan Zhen tightly, sounding despondent. You are the first person to make my heart beat, the only one to see the real me, but I can only spend a few months with you, and then I'll have to continue living the same lonely life as before.Duan Zhen actually knew that he might not be as pitiful as he described, there must be an element of exaggeration to achieve his goal, but even if he exaggerated, there was still a basis in reality. Based on his experience from the previous world, Li Xi's life was indeed gloomy and lonely.I want to have a few months of sweet memories, is that too much to ask? Li Xi appeared to be lying on Duan Zhen's body, unable to see his expression, but actually secretly listening to his heartbeat. Now that he heard his heartbeat speeding up, he knew things were about to turn well, so he added fuel to the fire. Long term, six months, short term, two or three months. Can't you give me even such a short period of time?Duan Zhen's stiff arm slowly wrapped around his waist.Li Xi's lips curved slightly, but there was a hint of unease in his voice. Do you agree?Mm. Duan Zhen fell silent for a moment, speaking softly.For some reason, even though it was Li Xi who was luring him step by step, he still felt like he was deceiving the other person. This feeling made him slightly uneasy, even making him want to lift Li Xi off his lap.But Li Xi acted faster. In the next moment, he hugged him tighter, and the two of them were almost pressed against each other.I'm so happy, Li Xi's voice rose with a hint of excitement.Li Xi held onto Duan Zhen's shoulders, hesitated for a moment, and then suddenly bit down on Duan Zhen's lips.It was called a bite, but he didn't use much force, just gently nibbled on the other's lip, not moving for a long time.At first, Duan Zhen was surprised, but after a couple of seconds passed and Li Xi still maintained this posture, he felt a bit amused. He gently pushed Li Xi's shoulder, but Li Xi didn't let go. Instead, he gave him a glare.Sensing that something was off, Li Xi gently ground his teeth against Duan Zhen's lips, lost in thought.The books said that the first kiss should be restrained, but what was the point of being so intimate? He felt like he was being mocked by Duan Zhen.Recalling the ten or so romance manuals he had read, Li Xi sighed, while Duan Zhen sighed softly and wrapped one hand around Li Xi's waist, the other hand holding the back of his head.By the time Li Xi realized what was happening, he was already pressed against the sofa, turned upside down.Umm His eyes widened, but his voice was completely blocked by the man's lips.For both of them, it was their first kiss, and they stumbled through it, but eventually found their rhythm.Li Xi's body was completely enveloped by Duan Zhen, the man's strength was greater than his, and the hand holding the back of his head prevented him from escaping. In the end, he could only tremble and reach out to grab the man's collar.When they finally separated, Li Xi took a deep breath, furrowing his brows slightly and revealing half of his crimson tongue. My tongue is numb from you sucking on it!Duan Zhen gazed deeply at that half tongue, wanting to kiss it again.His self-control wasn't as good as he had imagined. Once they started kissing for real, he could hardly control himself, wanting to completely possess the person in front of him and swallow them whole. This was his inherent aggressiveness, hidden by him for over twenty years, even fooling himself.Li Xi keenly sensed the danger and quickly withdrew his tongue, staring wide-eyed at Duan Zhen. Are you still looking? Shouldn't the first kiss just be lips touching? Why did you stick out your tongue?Duan Zhen raised an eyebrow, trapping him in his arms like a predator cornering its prey. Who said that?The books say so. Li Xi didn't reveal even more that he had read romance guides; even the Demon King had his pride. He raised his head confidently. You're not following the steps.Duan Zhen looked at his lips, now reddened from being sucked on, his eyes deepening. There's no such thing as steps in these matters.Author's Note:Click to see Li Xiao Xi's primary school-level love steps:First hold hands, then hug, and kiss only needs a little touch the rest is omitted because only writing above the neck is allowedDuan Zhen: ?DUAN ZHEN YOU EMBARRASSING MAN akjdskjskdThank you for reading
