Chapter 107

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Xiao Lin was a diligent and responsible companion when it came to playing; he had played everything one could imagine.

Chu Xun asked him about it. i35DR4

Lin Yanchen said, “I used to be young and frivolous. I didn’t want to go home after a holiday. So, I played around with Jiu Jiu’s godfathers here. I came here when I was 18 or 19 years old. There’s a tavern over there. The singing there is very good. I don’t know if it’s still there. I’ll take you to have a look.”

Chu Xun felt that Lin Yanchen seemed to like these happy encounters and asked, “Is that singer very beautiful?”

Lin Yanchen was stunned, then laughed. “He’s a fat uncle.”

Chuxun was embarrassed. q3yIbk

They walked down a small alley off of the main street and then went down uneven stone steps. They pushed open a wooden door and saw several people drinking quietly or talking in a quiet voice. Someone was playing on an old piano and there was even a guitar accompanying it while a thin young girl was singing. Sure enough, the singer wasn’t there anymore. Lin Yanchen wasn’t surprised.

The two dads ordered two drinks.

They hadn’t drunk together for a long time. Chu Xun drank quite well in the past due to work. However, when he and Lin Yanchen became fathers, he behaved himself and didn’t drink or smoke, but his tolerance definitely couldn’t be worse than Xiao Lin, who was younger than him.

In fact, they both had endured for a long time in tacit mutual understanding. After a few cups of liquor, Chu Xun felt that his body and head were hot. He asked, “Xiao Lin, how much alcohol did you drink that time? So drunk that you got the room number wrong?” yKi8U

Lin Yanchen saw his thin red lips drinking the wine, and he lowered his head to give them a peck. “I can’t remember clearly, but I wasn’t too drunk. If I was really that drunk, would I still be able to get hard? If I had splashed myself with some water, I probably would have immediately sobered up.”

Chu Xun asked, “Then you still slept with me? Taking advantage of others?”

Lin Yanchen was even more shameless, and pretended to be pitiful as he said, “Wow, Mr. Chu, you clearly were the one who took advantage of me when I was drunk.”

Chu Xun’s head was a little dizzy. He put his elbow on the table, supported his face with his hand, and laughed at Lin Yanchen. “Who let you have a glib tongue? I wasn’t suspicious at all.” 7Si9Od

As the two were talking, the singer switched songs – “Scarborough Fair.”

Lin Yanchen and Chu Xun immediately felt somewhat uneasy.

Lin Yanchen asked Chu Xun softly, “What? Feel guilty? I remember that after you gave me the sleeping pill, I became dizzy, and I heard you sing for me.”

Chu Xun was speechless, feeling that he had let Xiao Lin down. He thought of his state of mind at that time, and felt as pained as before. He said without confidence, “I thought I was going to die at that time.” XtNoUr

The singer finished the song.

Lin Yanchen took out a few banknotes from his wallet, placed them under the finished wine glasses, pushed them to the bartender, and spoke a few words to the boss in a foreign language that Chu Xun couldn’t understand.

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The original pianist gave up his seat. Lin Yanchen sat down, rolled up his sleeves, put his long fingers on the black and white keys, and tested several notes.

Chu Xun looked at him curiously. Lin Yanchen looked up at him and said, “Watch me.” cLp1iZ

Chu Xun replied with a smile, “I’m looking at you.”

Although the people in the bar didn’t understand what they were saying, they probably understood what was happening. A pair of dog men were flirting.

From Lin Yanchen’s fingertips, a lyrical melody flowed. He cleared his throat and began to sing:

“I’ll tell you something WisGBh

I think you’ll understand

When I say that something

I wanna hold your hand

Oh… please say to me Ztr 1e

That you’ll be my man

And please say to me

You’ll let me hold your hand

I wanna hold your hand QibuMC

‘Cause when you touch me

I feel happy inside

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It’s such a feeling that my love

I can’t hide s4zA7v

I wanna hold your hand

……”

The Beatles’ famous song “I want to hold your hand” was written by Paul for his girlfriend Jane at that time. But Lin Yanchen changed it a little as he sang slowly and drew it out. His voice was pure and clear. Since he was singing for his lover, it was full of rich feelings, and his singing was very moving.

Although Chu Xun didn’t understand why he suddenly sang a love song, this kind of romantic gesture would eventually move you. pe5P8O

After Lin Yanchen finished singing the song, the customers all clapped. If it wasn’t because Lin Yanchen was also a customer, he probably would have received a hat full of change.

Amidst the applause, the boss said to Chu Xun in English, “Your boyfriend sings very well. If I couldn’t tell at a glance that he’s someone I wouldn’t be able to keep, I would have liked to ask him to sing here.”

“No, he’s not my boyfriend.” Chu Xun smiled.

Boss: “?” vo2D4z

Chu Xun put his other hand with the wedding ring on the table, letting the boss see the ring on his ring finger, and calmly said, “He’s my husband.”

Chu Xun’s chest seemed to be swelling rapidly, as if it was going to crack open soon.

En… It was a sense of superiority that was expanding wildly and unstoppably in his heart.

But he was also a little embarrassed. 1Nyd8f

Chu Xun looked at Lin Yanchen as Lin Yanchen walked back to him. The light shone above his head. The orange-yellow light looked like a golden halo, and his handsome face was bright and dazzling.

Lin Yanchen was also looking at Chu Xun. He was so drunk that the tip of his nose and cheeks were all red. His usual fierce air had melted; he became incomparably soft and so lovely.

Chu Xun asked him, “Why did you suddenly run up there to sing?”

Lin Yanchen didn’t answer the question. “Did it sound good?” 0yzKTZ

Chu Xun’s face was red. “It sounded good.”

They paid for the drinks and left hand in hand. It was time to go back to the cruise ship.

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The night scene along the Danube River was particularly beautiful. The lights were reflected on the water like falling stars.

The night wind was cold. Lin Yanchen pulled Chu Xun’s hand into his pocket. If it wasn’t for where they were, he would carry Chu Xun in his arms. tc1lPO

Lin Yanchen sang “I want to hold your hand” to Chu Xun two or three times more. After hearing it a few times, Chu Xun could sing a couple of lines and hummed a few of the lyrics with him.

Lin Yanchen immediately praised him. “You sing so well.”

Chu Xun blushed from the praise. He was well aware of what his singing actually was like.

Lin Yanchen said, “I was thinking that I had to sing a song, otherwise I would always think back to that song Scarborough Fair.” QrBPWd

Chu Xun gripped his hand and said, “I’m sorry, I asked you to sing, and caused you such pain.”

Lin Yanchen stopped. The wind tossed his hair up, and the soft light shone on his young face, which revealed some melancholy. “Ah Xun, you are like a burst of uninhibited wind to me, and I feel like I tied you to me by force.”

Chu Xun was stunned.

Lin Yanchen said frankly to him, “I once mentioned that if you didn’t have Jiu Jiu, you wouldn’t be willing to… marry me. Even with the child, you didn’t immediately promise… I’m busy with work, so I can’t be as romantic as before, and I’m not mature enough compared with men of your age. I also know that I try hard, but sometimes I just don’t do well. Sometimes I’m so afraid that you will dislike me… dislike me for being immature, dislike me for being boring, and won’t want me anymore. So, for the second anniversary of our meeting, I wanted to take you out to play, just like that year.” SoRe1h

Chu Xun was stunned for a while. Unexpectedly, Lin Yanchen’s many worries were the same as those in his heart, which made him laugh twice.

Lin Yanchen was flustered. “Don’t laugh at me… I’ve been afraid to say it all this time. I’m afraid you’ll laugh at me and think I’m immature.”

Chu Xun said, “No, I also thought like that, too.”

Lin Yanchen frowned and said, “What did you think? You really do think I’m getting boring? Or do you think I’m immature?” XOJrT6

Chu Xun shook his head and said, “I also thought you were like a gust of wind. I sometimes wonder if I’ve done a bad deed by tying down a man like you who enjoys your freedom.”

Lin Yanchen was surprised. “How can that be?”

Chu Xun listed one by one: “You see, we met each other while we were fooling around together. You like to play everything. You love freedom and excitement. Aren’t you just a prodigal son?”

Lin Yanchen hurriedly defended himself. “Why am I a prodigal son? I was just floating around without an anchor, and then I decided to anchor at your side.” 0opLEd

Chu Xun said, “I’m afraid you will one day say that I took away your freedom.”

Lin Yanchen paused for a moment, organized his words and looked deeply into Chu Xun’s eyes. “I don’t think my freedom was taken away. I’m a free man. I’ve always wanted to find someone who I can be even more free with. Ah Xun, that’s you.”

Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.

Chu Xun took the initiative to kiss him. “I feel very carefree when I’m with you too.”

He asked, “Xiao Lin, when I make you feel uneasy, tell me.” wUxBHV

Lin Yanchen said in a muffled voice, “It’s just that when I take care of Jiu Jiu, I turn everything into a mess. Obviously, I get along well with Jiu Jiu every day, but I’m not as good as Old Zhan. It’s already been a year. Why can’t I do it well? It’s like the heavens are against me.”

Chu Xun couldn’t help laughing. “Because of this? This… But if you don’t take care of him well next time, I’ll still have to scold you. But in fact, I like you taking care of the child like that. When others take Jiu Jiu, he’s quiet and clever, but it’s better to have fun with you, right? Jiu Jiu is always laughing when he is with you.”

Lin Yanchen said, “En; last time, he almost had an asthma attack because we were laughing too happily.”

Chu Xun: “…” 2r1UYO

Chu Xun regretted it. “The atmosphere was so romantic earlier.”

Lin Yanchen gave him a bearhug, and Chu Xun smelled the scent of alcohol on him.

Lin Yanchen said foolishly, “I love you, Ah Xun. Love me a bit more.”

Chu Xun hugged him back and hid his hot face in Lin Yanchen’s arms. “I know… How much wine did you drink? Are you drunk?” HnyzeE