Chapter 134#
Yan Heqing immediately took out his phone, set the group photo as his lock screen, and curved the corners of his mouth. “Can I drink now?”
Lu Lin chuckled. “Drink.” His right hand fell and loosely embraced Yan Heqing’s waist, his left hand unbuttoned two shirt buttons, his head tilted back slightly against the chair, his eyes half-closed to rest.
Yan Heqing drank the wine.
Chu Ziyu poured two more glasses with a grin, insisting on clinking glasses with Yan Heqing. “Good alcohol tolerance, come on, continue!”
Yan Heqing took it and drank it again. The light in the private room was dim, so no reaction could be seen from him.
On the contrary, after this glass, Chu Ziyu was floating. Seeing Yan Heqing suddenly become two, Chu Ziyu’s eyes straightened. He shook his head vigorously before it finally became one Yan Heqing again.
“I seem to be drunk…” Chu Ziyu looked away, squatted in front of the coffee table, leaned close to the wine bottle to identify it, then picked up a bottle of red wine and poured it into a glass, then went to find Sprite.
Today, either Lu Lin or Yan Heqing had to be drunk!
Xie Yunjie was playing with his phone next to him. The screen light never went out; he was chatting with his wife.
The private room was briefly quiet. Yan Heqing turned his head to look at Lu Lin. Lu Lin was still in the same posture, but Yan Heqing knew he wasn’t asleep. The hand on his waist kept moving along his waistline.
Through the thin clothing, the temperature of Lu Lin’s palm was astonishing.
Lu Lin was slightly tipsy.
Yan Heqing withdrew his gaze. There were several large fruit platters on the coffee table, grapes, watermelon… all fruits that help sober up.
Yan Heqing looked for a while longer and found a small plate of olives.
He pulled out a wet wipe to wipe his hands, took an olive, and fed it to Lu Lin. “Eating an olive will make you feel better.”
Lu Lin opened his eyes, glanced at Yan Heqing first, and opened his mouth to eat the olive.
Yan Heqing’s fingers touched Lu Lin’s lips, which were also burning hot. Just as he was about to withdraw his hand, Lu Lin caught his hand and pulled him a few centimeters closer into his arms.
“The first time I came, you added two drops of olive juice to my drink.”
Chu Ziyu stood up, holding the bottle against the light to look at it, blocking a lot of light. Yan Heqing and Lu Lin’s side became darker. Yan Heqing couldn’t see Lu Lin’s eyes clearly. He said honestly, “I did it on purpose, wanting you to be interested in that drink.”
As soon as his voice fell, Lu Lin pulled him up abruptly, his voice hoarse. “Leaving first. Flying on Friday night, get ready.”
“Oh.” Chu Ziyu had just mixed the wine and looked back a bit confused. “Then who drinks this wine?”
“Decide for yourself.”
Lu Lin dragged Yan Heqing away.
Chu Ziyu’s brain reaction was slow now. The private room door closed. He turned his head and asked Xie Yunjie, “Are you drinking?”
Xie Yunjie raised his eyebrows. “My wife ordered me not to drink more than two glasses.” He freed a hand to pour a glass of watermelon juice. “I’ll drink this.”
“Oh.” Chu Ziyu shook the wine. “Then I’ll drink it myself.”
He downed it in one gulp.
The alcohol rushed to his head. Chu Ziyu rubbed his eyes and fell into the sofa. He opened his eyes wide, staring at the ceiling which was dark and seemed to have a vortex spinning constantly, suddenly remembering an old story.
Really old, and really ancient.
He actually pursued once.
Before long, Chu Ziyu’s eyelids dropped, and he fell asleep hugging a cushion.
…
Outside the bar, it was late at night, and there were few cars on the road.
Neither of them could drive after drinking. Lu Lin didn’t call a designated driver or a taxi. He half-squatted in front of Yan Heqing. “Carry you home.”
Walking back to Beijing University from here might take until dawn. Yan Heqing leaned close to Lu Lin and sniffed. The smell of alcohol was indeed a bit strong. Lu Lin sensed his movement and chuckled lightly. “Not drunk. Carry you for a while then call a car.”
Only then did Yan Heqing move.
Lu Lin held his legs firmly, stood up easily, and walked slowly along the sidewalk.
The orange streetlights fell on the two of them, making their overlapping shadows longer and longer, and farther and farther.
Never stopped.
*
A few days passed. The invitations were sent out. There weren’t many guests invited. Arranging one plane that could seat 18 people and one for 6 people was enough.
Old Man Fang’s family was worried and arranged for his grandson to accompany him. Meeting at the airport on Friday night, it was a young man wearing glasses, looking gentle and handsome.
Old Man Fang introduced enthusiastically, “Xiao Yan, this is my eldest grandson Fang Che, just returned from studying abroad, a surgeon, starting work next month.”
Fang Che nodded. “Hello.”
Yan Heqing responded politely. “Hello, Yan Heqing.”
According to the assistant’s seating arrangement, besides Lu Lin and Yan Heqing, the remaining four people on the six-seater plane were Old Man Fang, Fang Che, Ge Tongyuan, and Lu Suian’s daughter.
Lu Suian’s daughter liked Yan Heqing very much. It didn’t matter if she took the plane separately from her parents. She happily showed Yan Heqing her learning results of folding swans with napkins.
Learning that Lu Lin also loved fishing, Old Man Fang ignored his grandson directly after boarding and sat with Lu Lin, chatting very engrossedly.
Fang Che and Ge Tongyuan sat in a row.
Ge Tongyuan was usually familiar, but he glanced at Fang Che. Fang Che was reading a book. Ge Tongyuan rarely didn’t initiate a conversation; he got airsick.
After the plane flew smoothly, Ge Tongyuan’s face was pale, uncomfortable no matter how he sat. Just as he was about to change his posture, an earphone was extended.
Ge Tongyuan was surprised, but still smiled showing his white teeth and took it. “Thanks!”
Ge Tongyuan thought Fang Che was very serious, and his music style was probably classical or jazz. Putting on the earphone, it was unexpectedly rock.
Ge Tongyuan was a rock enthusiast. His attention was immediately diverted, and he instantly recovered his vitality, turning sideways to chat about rock with Fang Che.
Next door, Yan Heqing was teaching his little niece to fold roses. Glancing at Ge Tongyuan who was chatting enthusiastically out of the corner of his eye, Yan Heqing’s eyelashes fluttered.
Could it be that this time Ge Tongyuan’s lover became Fang Che?
The established plot of the original text all appeared now.
Yan Heqing’s heartbeat suddenly accelerated.
The original text ended with the century wedding of Lin Fengzhi and Lu Muchi.
Does it mean that after his wedding with Lu Lin ends, the plot of the original text will end, and no other accidents will occur?
Although everything had to wait until March 4th to be settled, Yan Heqing was still moved at this moment.
He instructed his little niece a few words, got up and walked towards Lu Lin and Old Man Fang, saying calmly, “Lu Lin, come with me for a moment.”
He walked towards the bathroom at the tail of the plane first.
Old Man Fang thought it was about the wedding and laughed, telling Lu Lin to go quickly.
Lu Lin got up and followed.
Yan Heqing had already entered the bathroom, and the door was ajar. Lu Lin pushed the door open and entered. As soon as he entered, Yan Heqing closed the door.
The bathroom wasn’t small, accommodating two adult men without appearing crowded. Before Lu Lin could turn around and speak, Yan Heqing stood on tiptoe and hugged him tightly, his face brushing past Lu Lin’s hair, calling him, “Lu Lin.”
With chests tightly pressed together, Lu Lin could feel Yan Heqing’s unusually violent heartbeat. He didn’t understand the meaning, but hugged Yan Heqing back first. “Hmm?”
Yan Heqing didn’t want to say anything. He just wanted to hug Lu Lin at this moment.
He closed his eyes. “Hold me tighter, hold me even tighter.”
Lu Lin tightened his arms, tilted his head slightly, kissed Yan Heqing’s hair gently, and laughed. “Learned this online too?”
Yan Heqing shook his head, buried in Lu Lin’s shoulder. His voice was a bit muffled, but a smile could be heard. “No, I thought of it myself.”
Lu Lin could truly feel Yan Heqing’s happiness. Although he didn’t know the reason, he was also infected by this happiness, holding the person firmly in his arms.
*
The plane landed on the island just at dinner time. The chef had already prepared a sumptuous barbecue buffet to entertain the guests.
Lu Ruchan didn’t like crowds and didn’t come out of her room.
Old Man Fang didn’t want to eat at all. Getting off the plane, he invited Yan Heqing and Lu Lin to go night fishing. It was Ge Tongyuan who reminded him, “Grandpa, their wedding is tomorrow. There are still many things to prepare tonight!”
Old Man Fang slapped his forehead. “Look at my memory, I remembered it as coming to fish.” He waved his hand with a smile. “Sorry Xiao Yan, let’s go, let’s eat.”
Yan Heqing was in a good mood and ate a lot. After dinner, the assistant arranged the accommodation for all guests. Besides the main villa, there was also a sea-view villa by the sea. Except for Chu Ziyu, Xie Yunjie and his wife, and Lu Suian’s family of three, other guests stayed in the seaside villa.
Chu Ziyu and the others were very familiar with the assistant. Chu Ziyu joked with the assistant, “Xiao Meng, when will you change jobs? I’ll pay you double salary!”
Xie Yunjie laughed. “Afraid you can’t afford Xiao Meng.”
Assistant Meng smiled slightly. “Mr. Xie is joking. If Young Mr. Chu is willing, it’s absolutely no problem to borrow me from our Mr. Lu for a few days to learn.”
Xie Yunjie’s wife Qiao Yixi couldn’t help but look at Assistant Meng a few more times. She wanted to poach talents when she saw them. She whispered to Xie Yunjie, “What’s his annual salary?”
Xie Yunjie knew Qiao Yixi’s thoughts, smiled and gestured a 7, lowering his voice, “Annual salary is still a small amount. He also gets Lu’s dividends at the end of the year. Give up, can’t poach him.”
Qiao Yixi was very regretful, then looked at Yan Heqing who was dealing with things not far away, her tone full of envy. “Yan Heqing is also a talent, and was also taken home by Lu Lin.” Saying that, she glared at Xie Yunjie. “Learn from your friend, how good he is at finding people. No wonder Lu’s develops so fast.”
Xie Yunjie didn’t blush or pant, whispering in her ear, “Didn’t I find you?”
Qiao Yixi burst out laughing.
Chu Ziyu still wanted to chat with Lu Ruchan and was too lazy to be the third wheel for the Xie couple, carrying the gift for Lu Ruchan into the villa.
Xie Yunjie and Qiao Yixi didn’t want to rest yet, so they strolled to the seaside for a walk.
On the other side, after communicating the details of tomorrow’s wedding with the planner, Yan Heqing went to see Lu Ruchan with Lu Lin.
Chu Ziyu was also there. The four chatted for a while. Yan Heqing noticed that Lu Ruchan was frequently distracted and knew she had something to say to Lu Lin, so he found an excuse to take Chu Ziyu away.
When only Lu Lin was left in the room, Lu Ruchan hesitated again and again before speaking, “Are your dad and brother coming tomorrow?”
Lu Lin didn’t hide it. “Didn’t invite them.”
Unexpectedly, Lu Ruchan breathed a sigh of relief as if relieved of a heavy burden, smiling and saying, “That’s good. I really didn’t want your dad to come. Not inviting him to watch the ceremony this time, he will be angry for a while at most. If he comes, you might be depressed for a lifetime.”
Lu Lin squatted down and massaged Lu Ruchan’s knees. “Mom, after the wedding, can you stay here to recuperate? I’ll pick you up when you get tired of staying.”
Lu Ruchan agreed readily. She raised her hand to touch the top of Lu Lin’s head and said lovingly, “Do whatever you want to do, Mom will always support you.”
She added, “And Heqing, he is the most important person to you, so he is the most important person to Mom. I can see that he has experienced a lot. He has no family, no backing. We are his only relatives. You have to take good care of him in the future, protect him, and don’t let him suffer any grievances.”
Lu Lin went upstairs back to the room. Yan Heqing was reading a book. He went over and sat down, hugging him while reading the book, and relayed Lu Ruchan’s words.
Yan Heqing didn’t move for a long time. Lu Lin looked down and found his eyes were terribly red. Lu Lin turned him around, kissed the corner of his eye gently, and smiled, “If you cry and ruin your eyes, you won’t be beautiful at the wedding tomorrow.”
Yan Heqing didn’t want to cry, but Lu Ruchan’s words were too warm, and he couldn’t control it. He simply buried himself in Lu Lin’s arms. “After the wedding tomorrow, let’s go fishing at sea.”
His voice was very soft. “Just us.”
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Before dawn the next day, gladiolus flown in decorated the entire island. The gladiolus were all light purple. A symphony orchestra of hundreds of people was also invited to perform live, more than the number of guests.
The daytime fireworks named “Sunrise” were also lit on the beach. Amidst the symphonic version of “By the Lake Baikal”, Yan Heqing and Lu Lin appeared side by side on the flower path. Both wore the same black three-piece suits, walking towards the vow platform in the sky full of orange-red fireworks.
50Hz and 51Hz also wore red bow ties, wagging their tails obediently and following beside them.
No priest or officiant was invited. Lu Ruchan was waiting for them at the vow platform.
Seeing the two walking towards her, Lu Ruchan’s eyes were filled with tears of joy.
When they walked up to her, she smiled and asked, “Groom Yan Heqing, are you willing to accompany and cherish Lu Lin beside you forever, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer?”
Yan Heqing looked at Lu Lin. Lu Lin was also looking at him. In his dark pupils, the sky full of fireworks and him were reflected. Yan Heqing curved the corners of his mouth. “I do.”
Lu Ruchan asked again, “Groom Lu Lin, are you willing to accompany and cherish Yan Heqing beside you forever, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer?”
The fireworks ended temporarily at this moment, and the performance stopped at the right time. Lu Lin lowered his head unexpectedly and planted a gentle kiss on Yan Heqing’s lips.
“I have been willing for a long time.”