Bai Liang stopped the recording on his phone and looked at the two half-dead people on the floor. He forgot how fragile mortals were. One kick and almost all their ribs broke. He should learn to control his strength more.
3 men in black suits entered the room and bowed at Han Yi-Shen. Without needing any order, they moved in a systematic manner, one man taking out one unconscious person each.
Bai Liang received a call from EFEX's leader and was debating whether to pick it up or not when his wrist was caught. Han Yi-Shen dragged him out of the room and he tacitly silenced his phone. This was going to be a long night.
The flame ignited by the kiss hadn't receded yet, and Han Yi-Shen brought Bai Liang to his suite. He trapped him between the door and kissed him with blatant impatience. Bai Liang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Although his appearance and bearing were completely different from his past life, his master was as easily triggered as before. Even the way he caressed his ear was the same.
He had decided not to disturb his master's life, but this kiss reminded him that his soul was unfulfilled. He missed the way his master pampered him with loving touches as they cultivated days and nights.
"Xiao Yan…" Han Yi-Shen separated their lips by a breath, "…why are you dressed like this?"
"I can't enter a bar dressing as a little rabbit, can I?" Bai Liang hooked his arms around Han Yi-Shen's neck and curled a smile. "Why? Shen-ge doesn't like cats?"
Han Yi-Shen's blood boiled. The face which was usually expressionless was now making such a seductive smile for his eyes only. He hooked Bai Liang's knees, lifting him to level their height and rested him on the door. "Whether you're a herbivore, a carnivore, or a predator, you're still Xiao Yan."
Bai Liang couldn't help but laugh, sending melodious honey to Han Yi-Shen's ears. He clasped Han Yi-Shen's waist with his legs and pressed their body tight against each other. "Which of us is the predator here now?"
"I wonder." Han Yi-Shen chuckled. Noticing a smell, he lowered his nose to Bai Liang's neck and frowned at the disharmonious smell of cologne. "Did you come with someone?"
"No, I was following Yi Nian." Bai Liang touched his neck and guessed, "It's probably from that guy."
"Elaborate?"
"Just a regular skirt chaser interrupting my business."
"Why do you concern yourself with Shen Qing-Mei?" Han Yi-Shen glanced at Bai Liang. "Do you like her so much that you stalk her around?"
"Don't talk nonsense. I was tasked by someone to 'take care' of Yi Nian. Coincidentally, this happens," Bai Liang said half-truthfully.
Although he wasn't allowed to say anything about heaven's arrangement, this wouldn't be considered breaking that rule since Yi Nian was someone he personally deemed troublesome.
Han Yi-Shen carried Bai Liang inside and placed him on the bed. "Don't bother with her anymore. I'll take care of it."
"You're not going to ask who commissioned me?" Bai Liang raised an eyebrow. "Or who exactly am I?"
"I'm capable enough to find that out myself." Han Yi-Shen parted Bai Liang's blazer and traced the shape of his shoulder, down to his clavicle through the fabric of his sweater. He pulled down Bai Liang's collar and kissed the tender skin, wanting nothing more than to induce his scent into his being.
"Is this your true self, Shen-ge?" Bai Liang laughed in amusement.
"No." Han Yi-Shen straightened up and took off his shirt. "I'm far worse."
***
In the morning, Xue Lian, who had been hiding the second Bai Liang and Han Yi-Shen entered the suite, carefully returned. It didn't have any awareness before, but now that it did, it could imagine its days full of mosaics in the future. Despite what Bai Liang said, in the end, he couldn't help himself from throwing himself into Grandmaster's arms…
Xue Liang: [Master, Yi Nian is heading to the movie casting Shen Qing-Mei is supposed to do.]
Bai Liang hummed and slowly opened his eyes. He picked up his phone from the bedside and saw that it was still 8 AM. His schedule for the day would start after lunch, so he still had plenty of time.
There were several missed calls and messages from Qin Ning and EFEX's leader asking where he was. He was replying to them when his phone got taken away by the man lying by his side.
"Shouldn't you greet your lover first before your phone?" Han Yi-Shen reeled Bai Liang into his arms in dissatisfaction.
Bai Liang helplessly turned and pecked him. "Good morning, Shen-ge."
"Good morning, Baby," Han Yi-Shen returned it with a longer kiss and nipped Bai Liang's earlobe. "You were amazing last night."
"I know." Bai Liang didn't shy away, remembering all the positions Han Yi-Shen made him go through. He propped himself up. "I have a schedule today. I need to go."
Han Yi-Shen laid his head on Bai Liang's lap and hindered his leave. "Your schedule is in the afternoon."
"But your shooting starts at 10, doesn't it?" Bai Liang wasn't surprised anymore that Han Yi-Shen knew all his schedule. "Besides, your assistant is here."
Just as he said that, a beep ensued from the entrance followed by the sound of the door being opened and closed.
"Mr. Han, are you ready to–"
Huang Chen opened the bedroom only to see Han Yi-Shen lying naked in bed with a very familiar youth that he saw every day on Han Yi-Shen's phone screen. He froze in place, and his tablet slipped out of his hands. It fell to the carpet with a dull thud.
"Knock and wait for my permission before finding me in a room starting now." Han Yi-Shen glared at Huang Chen in displeasure.
"Pardon me." Huang Chen bowed with cold sweat dripping down his back before immediately retreating. The abstinent emperor finally tasted meat. Of course, he was upset that he got disturbed…
Bai Liang went to wash up, and Han Yi-Shen naturally joined him. Huang Chen closed the door and waited in the living room anxiously. While the two got ready, he rearranged Han Yi-Shen's schedule and contacted the management department.
As they got dressed, Han Yi-Shen caressed Bai Liang's flawless neck in lament. All the marks he left behind were nowhere to be found. Bai Liang must've known that it would be like this which was why he let him kiss and bite him all he wanted last night. How devious.
Bai Liang knew Han Yi-Shen was thinking nonsense again and asked Xue Liang for any update on Yi Nian.
Xue Liang: [She's arrived at the venue and is now 'accompanying' the casting director.]
Bai Liang turned to Han Yi-Shen and buttoned up his shirt for him. "How's Shen Qing-Mei?"
Han Yi-Shen was happy with Bai Liang's care, but then his smile fell. "Why?"
"It's important. Is she awake?" Bai Liang kissed Han Yi-Shen in appeasement.
Han Yi-Shen hugged Bai Liang's waist. He was only slightly appeased but still answered, "She left at dawn."
"Yi Nian is participating in a movie casting today." Bai Liang straightened the creases on Han Yi-Shen's shirt. "Don't let her get any role. However minor it is."
He could do it himself, but since things already ended up the way it was, why not use the easier way? Han Yi-Shen himself offered it, and there was no reason for him to refuse. His master would've done the same thing if he was in his position.
"Easy." Han Yi-Shen pinched Bai Liang's nose. "Now stop mentioning names other than mine. Let's go eat breakfast."
They left the room where Huang Chen had prepared their breakfast at the dining table. He considerately ordered 2 portions of food from the hotel's exclusive restaurant. Once they finished, Han Yi-Shen escorted Bai Liang back to his dorm.
Bai Liang became a bit reluctant to separate and couldn't help but cling to Han Yi-Shen for another kiss. Han Yi-Shen reciprocated with an even thicker unwillingness.
"Baby, any longer and I won't be able to let you go until tomorrow morning," Han Yi-Shen hoarsely said, suppressing the fire inside him.
Bai Liang finally peeled himself away from Han Yi-Shen and became even more determined. He must stabilize the trajectory quickly so that he can be with his master soon.
"Right, the first episode of the Island Mansion is very well-received." Han Yi-Shen caressed Bai Liang's ear. "We're going to have the get-together this Saturday to celebrate it. Are you coming?"
Bai Liang nodded. "It'll be rude if I don't."
"Then, I'll come to pick you up. I'll prepare your clothes for you."
"Okay." Bai Liang gave Han Yi-Shen one last peck on his cheek before wearing the cap Han Yi-Shen gave him and finally stepped out of the car.
Han Yi-Shen waited until Bai Liang entered the building before driving away. His smile vanished and the warm, almost embarrassing atmosphere in the car descended into coldness. He took out the tablet from the seat compartment and read the information he received.
"Find out which movie Yi Nian is casting in today. Contact the director."
Huang Chen nodded and found everything in half an hour. He contacted the director and handed his phone to Han Yi-Shen.