My Little Boy is Always Teasing Me | Chapter 28 | A Bold Declaration | Novela.app

When Xie Chengnan arrived, Jiang Yuan’s class hadn't finished yet. Winter in Nancheng wasn't particularly cold. There was no snow, the greenery remained lush, and the sunlight always seemed exceptionally brilliant when one looked up. It felt much like the impression Jiang Yuan gave him—forever warm and beautiful. Xie Chengnan leaned against his car door and lit a cigarette. Through the haze of smoke, he gazed at the four-story teaching building, finding a sense of contentment in the thought that his young boyfriend was currently sitting in one of those classrooms, listening to a lecture, taking notes, and perhaps occasionally thinking of him. Meanwhile, the Nanda University forum had already exploded because of him. A passing student had snapped a photo and posted it with a title that was both blunt and a bit melodramatic: *God-tier Hottie Spotted Outside Qinxue Building!* By the time Jiang Yuan saw the thread, this otherwise vacuous "fangirl post" had already been marked as "Hot" and was trending, with hundreds of comments piling up in the thread. The post featured only a single profile shot of Xie Chengnan leaning against the car door while smoking. In the photo, the man in the wool overcoat had his face tilted slightly upward, highlighting the sharp, chiseled lines of his jaw. The buttons of his black shirt were meticulously fastened all the way to the top, concealing his prominent Adam's apple in a way that was both ascetic and tantalizing. A faint, almost imperceptible smile played at the corners of his mouth, and his gaze was tender and lingering. Even through a camera lens, one could feel his current mood of joy and anticipation. Jiang Yuan stared at the photo for a long time, clicked his tongue twice, then downloaded and saved it in one smooth motion before firing the link over to Xie Chengnan. **Your Little Baby Yuan:** Mr. Xie, how can you be this handsome~? Xie Chengnan didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he saw the post. He had been wondering why the number of students passing by had suddenly increased and why they kept stealing glances in his direction. He had originally assumed the car was too flashy; he hadn't expected that he was the center of attention. Another message from Jiang Yuan followed immediately. **Your Little Baby Yuan:** Ahhhhhhh. **Your Little Baby Yuan:** I really want to tell everyone that this man is my boyfriend!!! Mine! Mine! Mine! Xie Chengnan let out a soft chuckle and replied to his little boyfriend. **Nan:** You can reply to the thread and tell them. **Your Little Baby Yuan:** Stop smiling! Someone just took another photo of you smiling! Xie Chengnan pressed a hand to his forehead, feeling somewhat helpless. **Nan:** I can't help it. I can't stop smiling when I think of you. **Your Little Baby Yuan:** Am I that funny?! [Angry Groundhog.jpg] Xie Chengnan felt his heart melting at his boyfriend’s cuteness, and his typed words were utterly sincere. **Nan:** It’s because my baby is too cute. Jiang Yuan rubbed his slightly flushed face and decided to temporarily forgive the older man for attracting so many "bees and butterflies." **Your Little Baby Yuan:** Class is almost over. Wait for me~ **Nan:** Okay. Taking advantage of the final two minutes, Jiang Yuan held his phone and scrolled through the comments. The comment section was as lively as a New Year's celebration. **1L:** I want this man’s full profile within ten minutes!!! **2L:** Ahhhh, so handsome! I’m going to Qinxue Building to "accidentally" run into my male god! **3L:** Take me with you! I’m down! **4L:** Let’s go, let’s go! Forming a party to raid the boss~ **5L:** The Literature Department has arrived on the scene! This face is the perfect realization of every fantasy I’ve ever had about a romance novel lead! **6L:** Eh? Isn't this Professor Xie? **7L:** Floor 6, don't leave! Which department is he a professor in? **8L:** He’s not from our school. I had the honor of seeing Professor Xie’s AI robot at Professor Duan’s lecture last time. He’s super handsome. Link to the thread: *AI Robot Interaction Spotted at Nanda Lecture.* ... **22L:** I’m back from the other thread! I’ve been converted into a fan of the male god’s little robot! **23L:** Same here +1 **24L:** Same here +2 **25L:** Same here +10086 ... **498L:** Sneaking past! Here’s a recent photo of the male god! [Photo.jpg] **499L:** Ahhhhhhh! Who is he chatting with? He’s smiling so tenderly! **520L:** Speaking of which... did anyone notice that the Management Department’s "Department Grass" was sitting next to the male god that day? **521L:** Look at me! I was there too. The male god walked in with the Department Grass! A double kill of divine beauty! **522L:** I’ll say this quietly... I’m the Department Grass’s classmate. Our class is currently in Qinxue Building... **523L:** I feel like I’ve discovered something incredible... **524L:** Don’t ask! If you ask, the answer is true love! **525L:** I can’t stop my brain; it’s already auto-generating a thousand-word steamy fanfic... **526L:** Floor 525! Here’s the pen! Write it for me right now! Jiang Yuan was amused by what he read. The public’s eyes were indeed sharp; although their imaginations were heading in a strange direction, they had accidentally stumbled upon the truth. The moment Jiang Yuan appeared at the top of the stairs, Xie Chengnan couldn't help but straighten up and walk toward him with his long strides. Jiang Yuan’s eyes lit up when he saw Xie Chengnan, and he jogged all the way to him. "Have you been waiting long?" "Not long." Xie Chengnan took his backpack. "I only arrived a moment ago myself." Young Master Jiang blinked and whispered, "Mr. Xie, let's hold hands." Xie Chengnan glanced at the surrounding crowd stealing peeks at them and said with a smile, "Aren't you afraid your classmates will see?" Jiang Yuan tilted his head, his eyes curving into a smile. "What's there to be afraid of? My boyfriend is so handsome!" Seeing his proud expression, Xie Chengnan suddenly leaned down and gave him a light kiss on the lips, his voice laced with amusement. "How is just holding hands enough?" Jiang Yuan was startled by Professor Xie’s audacious move. When he snapped out of it, his entire face was practically on fire. "You... why did you launch a surprise attack!" "Didn't you say you wanted to tell everyone I'm your boyfriend?" Xie Chengnan draped an arm around his boyfriend’s shoulder and led him toward the car, saying quite solemnly, "Now everyone knows." Jiang Yuan could already imagine what a grand spectacle the forum would be today. He suddenly realized that Xie Chengnan truly wasn't afraid of people knowing his sexual orientation. He didn't care about the gaze of others, nor did he care about their opinions. He was someone who truly lived for himself. Jiang Yuan’s heart settled instantly, and he asked naturally, "Are you free this weekend? It's the group's annual gala. Grandpa wants me to bring you along." Xie Chengnan buckled his seatbelt for him and replied, "I'm free." Jiang Yuan pursed his lips, still unable to resist testing the waters. "Aren't you afraid my grandpa will drag you around and introduce you to everyone as his grandson-in-law?" Xie Chengnan gave his boyfriend an amused look. "Am I not?" Jiang Yuan looked at Xie Chengnan sideways, momentarily speechless. He only felt that his often-empty heart was being filled bit by bit by this man. All his insecurities and anxieties turned into paper tigers, crumbling at a single touch. "Xie Chengnan," Jiang Yuan spoke up. "Aren't you afraid I'll become a stain on your reputation?" Xie Chengnan turned his body and reached out to gently stroke Jiang Yuan’s beautiful profile. He didn't let out a satisfied sigh until the youth’s slightly cool skin gradually warmed up. "You aren't a stain, baby. You are my partner, my lover, and the love of my life." Suddenly faced with such a powerful confession, Young Master Jiang stared blankly at his boyfriend, his lips slightly parted in a rare display of dazed innocence. Xie Chengnan couldn't help but pinch his boyfriend’s cheek, saying warmly, "So don't overthink things. Do what you want to do. I'll be here for everything." Jiang Yuan leaned over and hugged Xie Chengnan’s waist, sighing with emotion, "Mr. Xie, how can you be so good..." "I'm not good." Xie Chengnan took the opportunity to press a light kiss on Jiang Yuan’s forehead. "I'm only good to you." *** **Glossary** Chinese | English | Notes/Explanation ---|---|--- 南大 (Nándà) | Nanda | Abbreviation for Nancheng University. 勤学楼 (Qínxué Lóu) | Qinxue Building | Literally "Diligence in Study Building." 系草 (Xìcǎo) | Department Grass | Slang for the most handsome male student in a specific academic department. 颜色小作文 (Yánsè xiǎo zuòwén) | Steamy fanfic / NSFW headcanons | Literally "colorful small compositions," referring to erotic or suggestive writing. 孙女婿 (Sūnnǚxù) | Grandson-in-law | Used here humorously/pointedly; though Jiang Yuan is male, the term implies the partner of a grandchild. 一生所爱 (Yīshēng suǒ'ài) | The love of one's life | A common romantic expression.