Chapter 76 (1/2)

Lin Wenxi wrapped himself in his quilt, and Zhao Yuan was drenched with rain. Upon seeing that, Gu Xi decided to leave them alone. He covered his mouth to avoid making a sound and got the quilt at the end of Zheng Kai’s bed tucked under Zheng Kai’s feet. After that, he left smilingly. Zheng Kai was snoring and had no idea what was going on.

Wang Xiang lay in his bed with his back toward Lin Wenxi. He breathed evenly and listened attentively.

When Lin Wenxi was about to get up, Zhao Yuan stepped forward to stop him by saying, “I know that this is not your fault. I don’t blame you.” Drops of water fell from his body to the ground.

“I’ve filled all the 6 thermos bottles with hot water. Don’t go to the bathhouse. Go to take a warm shower in the bathroom,” said Lin Wenxi.

“I’m not cold,” said Zhao Yuan.

“I don’t care if you’re cold or not. Go to take a warm shower. This is an order.” Lin Wenxi raised his voice a little. As he shrunk inside a dark corner behind his desk lamp, his facial expression was indiscernible.

Shortly afterwards, Zhao Yuan finished his shower and ran out of the bathroom while wearing only his thermal underwear suit. He said to Lin Wenxi, “I’ll give you a piece of good news soon!”

“I don’t want your good news. I only want you to be good,” Lin Wenxi said softly.

“Wenxi…” Zhao Yuan held Lin Wenxi’s bed railing with one hand and placed the other hand on Lin Wenxi’s desk. He felt an urge to get into Lin Wenxi’s bed, but upon seeing the snorting Zheng Kai and the silent Wang Xiang, he clenched his fist and suppressed this urge.

“There’s half a cup of ginger tea in that thermos cup. Drink it,” said Lin Wenxi. Zhao Yuan immediately drank up the tea. Lin Wenxi had prepared the tea half an hour ago and had heated it up for three times by now.

“Your toothbrush is so worn. I’ve bought you a new one. Your gums bleed recently. I’ve replaced your toothpaste with another one recommended by Xiaoman. Go brush your teeth now.” This was the third order given by Lin Wenxi. Zhao Yuan obediently followed it and went to brush his teeth.”

“Your quilt is too thin, I’ve laid a blanket on top of your quilt. Go to sleep now,” Lin Wenxi said in the dark corner. Zhao Yuan crawled into Lin Wenxi’s bed quietly and touched his cheeks. He asked, “When did you start crying behind my back?”

Zhao Yuan had found out that Lin Wenxi sounded somewhat hoarse long ago. Back then, he had thought that Lin Wenxi probably caught a cold. When Lin Wenxi shrank into the corner, he realized that the change in his voice was not caused by a cold.

Upon hearing Zhao Yuan’s question, Lin Wenxi just remained silent, but he could not stop tears from welling up in his eyes. He began to sob and was unable to utter a word.

“I’m sorry.” The two of them blurted out at the same time.

“I shouldn’t hide this thing from you,” said Zhao Yuan. “I just don’t want you to feel worried about me. After all, you’re not obliged to share this burden with me.”

“You didn’t tell me because I’m just your roommate. Am I right? You just could not find a reason to tell me about it, right?” Lin Wenxi asked while weeping. “Zhao Yuan, I’ll tell you everything about me very soon. We’ll sit down and talk it through. We’ll take this talk seriously, okay?”

“Okay, okay, I’ll do whatever you want,” said Zhao Yuan.

“Climb up to your bed and sleep now,” Lin Wenxi gently pushed Zhao Yuan and said. Suddenly, Zhao Yuan took him and his quilt into his arms.

“No, please. We’re in the dorm now,” Lin Wenxi said anxiously.

“Uhm, I feel exceptionally cold tonight.” Zhao Yuan tightly hugged Lin Wenxi from the back and said, “Sleep now, dear.”

“You can’t mess around,” said Lin Wenxi.

“I’ll behave myself, But if you continue to nag me, I can’t promise you that my little brother won’t mess around,” Zhao Yuan whispered beside Lin Wenxi’s ear.

Lin Wenxi was stunned and touched Zhao Yuan’s little brother with his hand. Upon finding out that he was somehow aroused, he felt somewhat irritated and sneered, “You should be castrated!”

“If so, who’ll make you happy for the rest of your life?” Zhao Yuan said with a smile.

“Piss off…” Lin Wenxi flushed red with embarrassment and said.

“Cute Wenxi, time to sleep…” Zhao Yuan whispered. Lin Wenxi felt so warm and relaxed. He thought to himself, “Thank you, Zhao Yuan. Thank you for giving me the courage.” Soon enough, he fell asleep.