The name of the person is Lin Leyang. He used to be Ji Mian's life a.s.sistant. After just two months of employment, he turned into Ji Mian's boyfriend. Now he is a senior in the Broadcast and Communications University. His personality is very cheerful and optimistic. But now, like a fire-breathing dragon, he unleashed his anger at Ji Mian. He did not expect that he only left for a couple of days just to come back and hear that his boyfriend had been in an accident which had almost killed him. If the driver Xiao Liu hadn't mistakenly leaked the information, he may have still not known the truth up to now.

He has been taking care of himself since he was a child, and the number of good days he had, were so small so he knows better than anyone the saying that 'life is as unpredictable as the weather'. Ji Mian actually had an accident, but he knew nothing about it, so he decided to rush back because he didn't know if he would crash in the future as well. On the way back, he was contemplating all kinds of situations that might've or could've happened. As a result, he became more and more anxious and frightened. He wished he had wings so that he could fly home and see that his boyfriend was still okay. However, when Lin Leyang laid eyes on the actual person, the anger in his heart broke out in an instant, and he really wanted to beat him up, so he would never dare to make him rush back in the night like this again.

He threw the suitcase away and was about to open his mouth to speak but abruptly stopped. Ji Mian moved forward, one step at a time, wrapped his arms around his waist in a hug and efficiently silenced him by pressing soft lips against his own. He was dumbfounded and he couldn't help but respond to the other's kiss. The fear and worry he had felt before slowly but surely dissipated amidst this tranquil atmosphere.

“Why didn't you tell me when something bad happened to you?” Lin Leyang's tone was very soft in the aftermath of the kiss.

"I was afraid that you would be worried.” Ji Mian gently wiped the sliver of saliva at the corners of Lin Leyang's mouth and continued, “but I found out that not telling you will make you more worried instead. I'm sorry, I promise I won't do it again in the future. You know I'm a man of my word. Also, did you completely quit the trip ahead of the time it was supposed to end?"

Lin Leyang who couldn't stay angry anymore in the face of Ji Mian's earnestness muttered his reply, “Yeah, I wanted to see you as soon as possible so I came back early. If something is wrong, you should tell me whatever happens, I don't want to be the last person to know about it in the world, because that would be tragic. Also, I can't catch up in the night, especially when I am filming in a remote place."

"Well, I've definitely learned my lesson." Ji Mian's released his little boyfriend from his embrace and smirked while he said, “Go take a shower, I will take you to have a great meal later.”

Lin Leyang revealed a happy look on the surface, but in fact, his heart was somewhat reluctant. Ji Mian grew up abroad and was used to eating Western food. Because of his special status, he went to the high-end places that ordinary people couldn't enter. With a strict dress code such as nothing short of formal clothes. The rituals must be strictly observed while eating the food as well. There are also the waiters who are always constantly watching them. It's really hard to put into words the feeling he gets every time they eat out.

Every time he eats western food with Ji Mian, Lin Leyang ends up feeling like he's not eaten enough. Every move he makes is under the scrutiny of others, which is even more troublesome. If he could, he would like to tell the other party loudly: 'What Western food to eat! Let's find a hot pot restaurant and eat more than these Michelin restaurants serve in a full course meal!'

However, at the start of the relations.h.i.+p between the two of them years before, he was not only embarra.s.sed to show his dislike of Western food, but also pretended to like it to win the affections of Ji Mian. And as the two of them became more involved with each other,, he was scared to tell Ji Mian about it, so he decided to wait for the right to tell him. But the timing has sadly never been right.

He smiled and kissed Ji Mian then immediately hurriedly went into the bathroom and rubbed his face. He remembered a novel by the Russian writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, named 'The Man in the Case. When eating western food with perfect etiquette, he felt that he was the one in the cover, and every cell was screaming.

Ji Mian stood outside the bathroom, staring at the sliding door covered with steam from the hot water. The smile at in the depths of his eyes slowly dwindled and became contemplative instead. After a while, he swiftly shook his head and sighed, his face showing a helpless and indulgent expression.

An hour later, Lin Leyang, who had washed away the grime from his journey, and Ji Mian were dressed up in disguises and sat in a private box of a hot pot restaurant. There were many side dishes in front of them, including tripe, duck intestines, wings, potatoes… also some sesame sauce and hot sauce. There was also mushroom sauce. The red and bright soup base swirled within the pot, giving off an intoxicating aroma.

Lin Leyang sighed and inhaled the aroma, and his expression was a little awkward when he turned to his boyfriend. “Ji Ge, how do you suddenly want to eat hot pot? Can you eat spicy food?”

“I ordered it slightly spicy, it should be no problem.” Ji Mian gently ruffled his boyfriend's hair and smiled. “You should say what you like to eat in the future, don't accept it just because I say so. When two people live together, they not only rely on each other, but also communicating with each other, understanding each other, and being tolerant of each other."

Lin Leyang's cheeks slowly reddened and he spluttered. "Ji Ge, did you find out that I don't like Western food?" He was very shy, but he was also moved. Ji Ge is very gentle, just like from the beginning of their relations.h.i.+p. He has never changed, but I'm just not brave enough. Lin Leyang thought.

Ji Mian shook his head. “Your acting is very good. I completely fell for it. Make sure to just tell me what you like in the future, if you don't like anything, you must say it, don't hesitate. Of course, I will also be honest with you.”

Lin Leyang nodded repeatedly. “Well, I will not lie to you again in the future. You are very good to me Ji Ge. Maybe I acc.u.mulated a lot of virtues from my previous life if I can find a boyfriend like you in this life.” It is luckier than drawing hundreds of millions of lottery tickets!

"Don't be silly, you are also very good." Ji Mian once again ruffled up his hair and smiled. "Come on, I hear your stomach growling."

Lin Leyang covered his face before he went to pick up the chopsticks to eat. He picked what he wanted to eat and what to cook, and didn't speak anymore. After a while, his lips were hot and bright from the spiciness. Ji Mian didn't eat much and spent most of his time taking care of his little boyfriend. He helped hand over the paper towel every once in a while and helped him with cooking the food. His eyes were full of tenderness.

After eating his fill, Lin Leyang sighed in contentment, feeling that today's date is better than the previous ones. He wiped off the oil stains on his mouth, couldn't help but kiss Ji Mian with a laugh.

"In a few months you will graduate, where are you thinking of going to work? I have a friend in Beijing City who I can help you get in touch with.” Ji Mian said while he poured a cup of tea for his little boyfriend.

"I'll think about it when the time comes, I still have to write my graduation thesis first.” Lin Leyang lowered his head to conceal his expression. He didn't really want to be an anchorman, moreover, he even liked acting, but he was afraid that Ji Mian would misunderstand him and get him a job for that position, so he never dared to mention it.

Ji Mian paused in the act of lifting the cup of tea he was drinking and in the end, he had no choice but to sigh. He put down the teacup and seemed to be thinking about something, but he didn't say anything at all. Lin Leyang was afraid that he really would help him find work as a broadcasting host, so he did not continue this topic. The two finished the meal silently and returned home.

“Le Yang, remember what I said before, just tell me what you want to say, don't just hold it in your heart. You should think about the job. I can help you with it.” After was.h.i.+ng off the smell of hot pot, Ji Mian walked out of the bathroom with only a small bath towel wrapped around his waist. It looked very s.e.xy.

Lin Leyang realised what would happen next and his cheeks reddened, then he avoided Ji Mian and ran into the bathroom to have his shower.

After, the two naturally embraced each other, and Ji Mian kissed his little boyfriend while touching the condom in the bedside table. Lin Leyang was light-headed from his superb kissing skills, but he stiffened in nervousness as Ji Mian sensually caressed him. Ji Mian in the day time has a gentle and controlled side, but Ji Mian in bed is simply a beast, which is difficult for Lin Leyang to endure.

His two hands settled on Ji Mian's chest, seemingly caressing, but in fact, gently protesting, this action is completely subconscious, even he did not realise it himself. But Ji Mian soon stopped, covered himself with a quilt and said in a dull voice, “Do you have to go back to school to submit a thesis tomorrow?”

Lin Leyang grasped this chance and replied. “Yeah, I have to get up at seven o'clock tomorrow, Professor Han asked me to meet him at eight o'clock.”

“We'll not do it tonight then. You should rest well and strive to successfully pa.s.s the thesis defence.” Ji Mian stood up and calmly said, “You should sleep first, I'll go take a shower first.”

Lin Leyang didn't ask him why he wanted to shower twice, he just nodded and burrowed into the covers, his whole body br.i.m.m.i.n.g with relief.

Ji Mian stood under the shower head and tried to use the cold water to extinguish the fervent desire. The expression on his face was unreadable.

Half an hour later, Lin Leyang was already asleep, and his body curled up like a baby, which was an extremely insecure sleeping position. Ji Mian felt cold as he stood at the edge of the bed and watched him for a while. He raised the temperature of the air conditioner and gave Lin Leyang the bed, then went to the room next door to make a call.

“Xui (Master) Shu, I want to recommend a person to the 'Apostles' crew… he is not a professional actor, but the acting is very good. Can you give him a chance to audition? Ok, ok, I will take him to audition on time. Thank you, Xiu Shu. You should go to bed early, it's already so late, drink less wine and pay attention to your body." After hanging up the phone, Ji Mian stared at the script placed on the desk and sighed heavily.

The next day, Fang Kun heard that Ji Mian wanted to recommend Lin Leyang to the crew of 'Apostles'. He almost went crazy. “Ji Mian, my friend, are you kidding? This is a big movie. Have you forgotten what type of relations.h.i.+p you have with Lin Leyang? Are you sure? You not only want him to enter the entertainment circle, but also want to take him to film. Do you think you have magical powers that can evade the paparazzi?

“When I completely fade out of the entertainment circle, I will not stay in the closet. I will not cover up my s.e.xuality." Ji Mian said seriously. “I have been too tired to live in the last half of my life. I want to be a little more relaxed in the rest of my life.”

“Okay, you don't have to worry about it anyway, you don't care, but how old is Lin Leyang? If his popularity rises, have you thought about it? It's hard to mix in the circle if you're gay, don't you know.” Fang Kun bitterly dissuaded, “Moreover, now Lin Leyang is single-mindedly with you, wait for him to see more of the entertainment circle. After the dazzling  splendour, can you be sure that he will still stay with you? Just love him and let him stay away from the entertainment circle, here is h.e.l.l!”

“There is one more sentence to say – if you love him bring him into entertainment circle, here is heaven." Ji Mian said one word at a time. "Whether it's heaven or h.e.l.l, it's all about personal choice. I believe in Lin Leyang and I'm willing to give him a chance to achieve success, if he's happy then I'll accept it. That's the way I see it."

Fang Kun was so angry that he was shaking for a long time. “Oh, then I'll see wait to see how long you both can last!”