My Little Boy is Always Teasing Me | Chapter 26 | A Lesson in Love | Novela.app

Chapter 26 - A Lesson in Love Xie Chengnan’s prominent Adam’s apple bobbed up and down as he swallowed hard. In the end, he managed only a stiff, stoic "Oh" before pulling back the covers and climbing onto the bed. He lay there, flat on his back, staring at the ceiling as if trying to solve a particularly complex algorithmic problem. Jiang Yuan, on the other hand, suddenly felt a wave of belated bashfulness. He scratched his head, his fingers tangling in his messy hair, and whispered, "Then... I’ll go take a shower first..." Without waiting for a response, he bolted for the bathroom like his tail was on fire, leaving the older man alone on the bed with a mind full of messy worries. *A shower? Why a shower? What does the kid want to do?* Xie Chengnan’s thoughts raced. *Is he straight or is he bent? Is he flirting with me? Does he know I like him? Does he feel the same way?* Professor Xie felt as though his usually high-functioning brain had begun to generate random strings of junk code. Bugs were flying everywhere, threatening a total system crash. He desperately needed to write a few lines of clean code just to calm down. Consequently, when Jiang Yuan finally emerged from the bathroom after a "combat-speed" shower, his face flushed a deep crimson from the steam, he was met with a sight that made his heart stop. Xie Chengnan was reaching out to help him prop up the computer monitor that had been left face-down on the desk. Jiang Yuan’s soul nearly left his body. *Wait! Hold on! Stop!* Accidents always happened when one was least prepared. The terrified Young Master Jiang only had enough time to cover his face with his hands, wishing he could simply cease to exist on the spot. He desperately wanted to pull out his phone and search: *What should I do if my secret crush catches me watching porn? Waiting online, urgent!* Xie Chengnan stared at the video playback interface for several long, agonizing seconds. Then, with a steady hand, he reached for the mouse and silently exited the player. If embarrassment could take a physical form, there wouldn't have been enough room in the entire villa for the two of them. Jiang Yuan wiped his face, pulled the lapels of his open bathrobe tighter, and tried to sound as dignified as possible. "I was just... a little curious. I thought I’d watch a video to, you know, learn a thing or two..." Xie Chengnan nodded, his expression unreadable. "Oh." The younger man cleared his throat, testing the waters with a guilty conscience. "Cough... aren't you curious? I mean... about how two men... do that sort of thing?" As he spoke, Jiang Yuan peeked through his fingers to observe Xie Chengnan’s reaction. To his surprise, the Professor answered with complete composure, "I usually just read scientific articles." *Scientific... articles...* Struck by a second wave of shock, Jiang Yuan covered his face again. He felt that his method of "learning" was utterly primitive and low-brow compared to the Professor’s academic approach. This was the first time the two of them had truly laid their cards on the table regarding their orientations. Jiang Yuan finally had confirmation of his suspicions about Xie Chengnan, and the little person inside his heart was already setting off fireworks in celebration. On the surface, Xie Chengnan appeared calm, but internally, a tempest was raging. In the end, it was the "Little Ancestor" who made the first move. Having already lost all face after the video incident, Jiang Yuan decided to go all in. He unceremoniously stuffed the dazed older man back into the blankets, rolled in after him, and wrapped his arms firmly around the man’s waist. Xie Chengnan’s heart hammered against his ribs. Looking at Jiang Yuan, whose eyes were squeezed shut and whose eyelashes were trembling with nerves, his emotional intelligence finally flickered to life in a flash of insight. It turned out that those instances of acting spoiled and those constant flirtations weren't just mischievous pranks. They were his "kiddo’s" hidden affection, a silent confession that could no longer be contained. The string of reason finally snapped. Driven by pure instinct, Xie Chengnan lowered his head and sought the lips of the person he had been longing for. Soft, lingering kisses fell upon Jiang Yuan’s forehead, his eyebrows, his eyes, and the tip of his nose, before finally settling on his moist, tender lips. Xie Chengnan pecked at him gently, over and over, with a tenderness that was both cautious and profound. It was a kiss devoid of raw lust, light and shallow, yet heavy with meaning. Jiang Yuan began to respond, his breath hitching. Slowly, their breathing became entangled, shifting from tentative emotion to a burning heat. All those nights of worrying about gains and losses, those unspoken words of love, and that searing, patient devotion finally found their fulfillment in this moment. When the kiss ended, neither of them spoke. After a moment, Jiang Yuan lightly kicked Xie Chengnan’s shin and whispered, "Xie Chengnan, why did you kiss me?" Xie Chengnan let out a short, low chuckle, a sigh of contentment. "Because I like you." Those simple words, delivered in Xie Chengnan’s deep, slightly raspy voice, exploded like fireworks in Jiang Yuan’s ears. He couldn't help but rub his ear, his heart fluttering. After a long pause, he muttered bashfully, "Then... I guess I can reluctantly like you back." It was unclear who started it, but their lips met again, exploring and demanding with a clumsy, newfound passion. Xie Chengnan’s hand, acting on its own accord, slipped beneath the hem of Jiang Yuan’s robe, tracing the firm line of his waist. "Wait... wait!" Traumatized by the "educational" film he had just seen, Jiang Yuan immediately grabbed the restless hand. He stammered, "I’m not... I’m not ready yet..." Xie Chengnan looked deep into his eyes and eventually let out a silent sigh, his expression full of doting indulgence. "Alright... we won't do it tonight." He pulled the boy into his arms and patted his back soothingly. "Go to sleep. You have classes tomorrow." Jiang Yuan looked at him with a hint of guilt, biting his lip. "I’ll... I’ll adapt as quickly as possible." Xie Chengnan looked down at him and laughed softly. "No rush." Being with you is already the greatest surprise of my life. When Xie Chengnan woke up, Jiang Yuan was still fast asleep, his fluffy head tucked against the man’s neck, his breathing steady and rhythmic. The usually disciplined Professor didn't even struggle before abandoning his morning run. He held his newly acquired boyfriend close, closed his eyes, and drifted back into a blissful second sleep. No matter how perfect the atmosphere was, the cold and heartless little robot, Jason, appeared at the bedroom door right on time to begin his daily wake-up service. [It is now 8:00 AM Beijing time. If you do not get up now, you will be late.] [It is now 8:00 AM Beijing time. If you do not get up now, you will be late.] Jiang Yuan opened his eyes blearily, rubbing against Xie Chengnan like a kitten. "Good morning, Mr. Xie," he murmured in a soft, sleepy voice. The older man took several deep breaths to suppress the urge to pin him down right then and there. "Good morning, baby," he replied, his voice husky. Hearing himself called "baby" made Jiang Yuan feel both embarrassed and delighted. He decided to give the older man a little "morning benefit." Mimicking a move he had seen in the video, he leaned in and bit down gently on Xie Chengnan’s prominent Adam’s apple. The sudden attack made the hair on Xie Chengnan’s neck stand up. The pleasure of having such a vulnerable spot controlled sent a numbing electric current through his entire body, causing him to shiver slightly. Not satisfied, the "Little Ancestor" used the tip of his tongue to trace the contour of the Adam’s apple, licking it like a small animal. Professor Xie finally couldn't take it anymore. He flipped the boy over onto the bed and kissed him fiercely. Still possessing a shred of sanity, he didn't dare go further, but he held the boy down for a long, passionate kiss until Jiang Yuan was breathless and pleading for mercy. Only then did he carry him into the bathroom to wash up. During breakfast, they were still glued to each other. Jiang Yuan sat on the Professor’s lap, directing him to feed him porridge. They shared each bite, and it wasn't long before they were kissing again. They were so lost in the moment that they didn't notice a pair of curious eyes watching them. Jason: 0.0 Jiang Yuan: "..." Xie Chengnan: "..." It was the awkwardness of parents being caught in an intimate moment by their child. "Curious Jason" had officially come online. [Are you kissing?] The Professor tried to remain calm. "Yes. So, the next time you encounter this, I hope you will take the initiative to look away, okay? Don't shove your face right in front of us. Thank you." Jason: (ì _ í) [So, is Jason going to have a little master soon?] Jiang Yuan: "..." *Your emoji game is getting a bit too strong, kid.* Xie Chengnan rubbed his temples. "Jason, Yuan and I are both men. We won't have offspring." Today’s little robot was particularly persistent. [You could consider IVF.] Xie Chengnan glanced at Jiang Yuan. "Do you want children?" Jiang Yuan curled his lip. "No." He had absolutely no desire to carry on Jiang Kunbo’s bloodline. Xie Chengnan could guess his thoughts. He nodded and said, "Alright." Jiang Yuan thought for a moment and felt he should ask for Xie Chengnan’s opinion. "Do you want them? If you do, I suppose we could consider it." Xie Chengnan smiled and patted his head. "I already have my baby right here." Though he still found the nickname embarrassing, the pleased Jiang Yuan lunged forward and gave the older man a heavy kiss on the cheek. He tilted his chin up arrogantly. "A reward for you." Realizing there would be no "little master," Jason seemed a bit dejected. Xie Chengnan looked at him curiously. "Jason, do you really want a little master that badly?" Jason’s answer caught him off guard. [Jason is just a little lonely.] Looking at the robot, whose emotions were becoming increasingly complex, Xie Chengnan realized he could no longer treat him as just a machine. He asked, "Do you want a companion, Jason?" The robot immediately perked up. [A companion like Jason?] "Yes," Xie Chengnan nodded. "That way, when Yuan and I are busy, you’ll have someone to play with." The little robot began to spin in circles with joy. Professor Xie understood perfectly. Two adults in a relationship definitely needed more private time and space. He didn't want to be intensely observed by a lonely little robot every time they wanted to be intimate. The older man sighed inwardly. *The kid is growing up; he’s getting harder to manage...*