Ch80 - (II). I want both the future and you

The warm body in his arms made Yan Chen smile when he woke up.

He quietly groped for Rong Jun’s left hand under the covers and was so happy when he touched the ring on Rong Jun’s finger, it was still warm from his body.

He hugged Rong Jun and let out a series of silly laughs, which woke him up.

“Hmm… be quiet…” Rong Jun was still half asleep, too sleepy to open his eyes, and shrank into the blanket to block out his voice.

Yan Chen obediently fell silent. When Rong Jun’s breathing became even again, he extended his left hand and silently smiled as he admired the faint light emanating from the ring.

They’re really getting married. Ahhh!!!

……

After Rong Jun got up and washed, he went to the living room to stretch his back.

Although they hadn’t been doing it for too long last night, it was still intense enough to leave him feeling a bit exhausted.

When Yan Chen saw this, he came over and supported his waist, gently massaging it with his palm. “I’m sorry, I couldn’t control myself last night.”

“It’s okay, it’ll be fine in a little while.”

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Seeing the expectation and joy in Yan Chen’s eyes, Rong Jun’s expression melted. “Okay.”

Yan Chen’s smile suddenly burst forth, and he let out another burst of silly laughter just like he had that morning, making Rong Jun feel both embarrassed and helpless. Yet the doting affection in his eyes overflowed, as if a valve had been opened.

Halfway through breakfast, Rong Jun suddenly remembered something important. “Yan Chen, there’s something else I feel I need to tell you.”

“What is it?”

“I’m planning to change jobs.”

Yan Chen paused for a moment. Although he had never liked the job that took up most of Rong Jun’s time, he was also aware of how much Rong Jun had sacrificed for it. Given his personality, it was unlikely that he would easily change his mind.

“Is it that Councilor Feng who is secretly sabotaging you?”

“He didn’t do anything to me. It’s just that I was arrogant and even threatened him back then, which led to this situation.” Rong Jun recalled the scene when he had used Yan Chen’s identity to put pressure on Councilor Feng.

It was quite improper, like a child who had to win every argument.

Very childish.

“Being overly exploited and still speaking up for him… your personality has really softened.” Yan Chen’s words carried a hint of sourness.

He found it hard to understand why Rong Jun, with his proud personality, could tolerate this to this day and still speak of it so calmly. He couldn’t help but feel that, had Rong Jun asked, he could have provided far more than a councilor ever could.

“After all, no party leader would dare to easily hire a recent graduate as a secretary. He gave me the opportunity, and I should be grateful.”

Yan Chen grew increasingly displeased. “What he can give you, I can give you too.”

Rong Jun was amused by his childish tone. “Can what you gave me be considered my own strength?”

Yan Chen replied confidently, “Of course you can. Only you have the ability to get those things from me.”

“Alright, stop joking.” Rong Jun couldn’t stop smiling, reaching out to ruffle his hair twice.

Being pampered without any principles felt surprisingly pleasant.

“I’m serious.” Yan Chen grabbed his hand, his expression earnest, leaving no doubt about his sincerity.

“Of course I know you’re serious, which is why it’s even less likely I’ll give up. Besides, with my abilities, do you think I can’t succeed without him? Don’t worry about me, I’ll find a job that allows me to have both.”

“To have both?”

“Yes. I want both the future and you.”

Yan Chen froze, his expression blank. He had rarely, if ever, heard Rong Jun say such things before.

The impact hit him deeply. He blushed, clenched his soft hand, and chuckled softly, looking at Rong Jun’s puzzled expression as the latter narrowed his eyes at him.

Rong Jun had no idea of the effect his words had on him; he had simply revealed his ambition.

That was a decision, not a love confession.

And Yan Chen was utterly overjoyed that Rong Jun would go this far for him as he would for Rong Jun.