CM: C16
Chapter Sixteen
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"Tomorrow morning at nine you have a meeting with a newly founded company in the city. Following that, at three in the afternoon, you also have a face-to-face consultation with President Zong from the "Golden Age" online gaming company.
Boss' wife.
She Zhang shook his head, "Smiling without an ounce of restraint. Hm, the IQ of a person in love is really worrying! You're even using the moniker, Princess Qing, as pet name. Tsk. Wouldn't it make you the emperor’s son-in-law by that logic?"
"Your bonus this month will be doubled," Helian Qing stated simply before leaving the office.
Inside an office, Xiao Chen went over the itinerary for the next day with Helian Qing, who nodded approvingly when he was done, "Go make the necessary preparations."
Since the two had decided to pursue a romantic relationship after marriage, Helian Qing had become a kissing fiend. At home, if they had nothing else to do, he would lay his kisses all over him. Sometimes even continuing until his crotch, without letting go. Thus, his body was always covered in an endless trail of marks.
Aunt Zhou was the Helian family's chef, who had already worked for them for twenty-plus years.
By the time the soup came to a boil, Han Yang would have already finished with his class.
"I will." Xiao Chen nodded before he began to take his leave to prepare, however, Helian Qing suddenly called out to stop him, "Hold on."
Helian Cheng, Mo Suya, and Lao Yezi had all left for a trip a couple days ago, therefore, only the butler and servants were at home.
"Is eating all you're good for?" Helian Qing was now very displeased by the lad's 'My husband still can compare to food' like attitude.
"Huh? I look happy?" Han Yang rubbed his face.
"Is eating all you're good for?" Helian Qing was now very displeased by the lad's 'My husband still can compare to food' like attitude.
The two kept on chatting as they headed for the kitchen. Left looking towards their retreating figures, the butler nodded in reflection, "Young Master has surely grown up."
"Is there something else you'd like to add, Boss?" Xiao Chen questioned.
"I will." Xiao Chen nodded before he began to take his leave to prepare, however, Helian Qing suddenly called out to stop him, "Hold on."
"I just remembered that your sister is a doctor, yes?" Helian Qing asked.
"It does! Whatever you want to make, just say it!" Aunt Zhou declared.
"No, it's just something came up so I can't come to pick you up," Helian Qing explained.
By the time the soup came to a boil, Han Yang would have already finished with his class.
Following Aunt Zhou's return, Helian Qing soon explained the reason for his visit. Aunt Zhou then interjected, "A soup! That's rather simple. Young Master, you go wait upstairs, and I'll make you that soup, then pack it up for you and Young Master A'Yang, alright?"
Thinking about that something, Han Yang's ears grew heated. The hair on his neck concealing those places where Helian Qing had left his mark the night before.
"Ah, yes, she is. My family operates a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice," Xiao Chen replied.
"You're more courageous now, aren't you?" Helian Qing commented.
"Huh? I didn't mean it like that, only that the taste is different, and not like how Aunt Zhou's cooking usually tastes." Han Yang smiled, again taking two mouthfuls, "It's actually really good, you should have some too!"
Thank you, Mrs. Boss!! Xiao Chen chanted, straightened his back, and got himself back to work.
"Why is this so heavy?" Han Yang asked.
Thinking it over for a while, Helian Qing then asked, "Can you do me favour, and help me ask your sister how to take care of someone who had a stomach bug. I'd also like to know, what are some of the things to pay attention to for someone who experiences joint pains during the winter."
二十四孝: èr shí sì xiào: lit. Twenty-four Pillars of Filial Piety. It's a term of the used as a description for exemplary person. [] 吉祥: Jí'xiáng: lit. Good luck. It's a polite greeting from the Qing Dynasty, used to welcome royalty. It's a line used in My Fair Princess too, so She Zhang was being cute. [] 饭桶: fàntǒng: lit. rice bucket. It could refer to some one who eats a lot, or as a way to say "fathead" / "good for nothing". []^4. 老子: Laozi: I. Meaning - it's just an arrogant way of referring to oneself as a guy. []^5. 小咸鱼干: This is the first time Helian Qing uses the full version of Han Yang's pet name. Remember I said before that unlike the Xianyu (salt fish - hopeless bum) Han Yang think he means, Helian Qing always used Xianyu Gan, which I believe he's using to mean, freelancer or 'comeback kid'. (I don't read ahead, so I don't know yet 😥) And here's a pic of the Chenpi Paigu soup:
Now back inside the classroom, She Zhang moved over, just as he took his seat, asking, "Who was it that called, that it got you looking so happy?"
Thinking it over for a while, Helian Qing then asked, "Can you do me favour, and help me ask your sister how to take care of someone who had a stomach bug. I'd also like to know, what are some of the things to pay attention to for someone who experiences joint pains during the winter."
Inside an office, Xiao Chen went over the itinerary for the next day with Helian Qing, who nodded approvingly when he was done, "Go make the necessary preparations."
With his class coming to an end, Han Yang returned home, but Helian Qing had not come back as yet. Bored senseless, he simply opened up his computer, and looked over the PowerPoint presentation for the programming project he had been working on. Not long passed, since he had begun to check it over, before Helian Qing had returned.
Following Aunt Zhou's return, Helian Qing soon explained the reason for his visit. Aunt Zhou then interjected, "A soup! That's rather simple. Young Master, you go wait upstairs, and I'll make you that soup, then pack it up for you and Young Master A'Yang, alright?"
Chapter Sixteen
Of course, it tastes very good! If you're going to nit-pick like this, Laozi[4] won't give you any stew tomorrow.
Recently, so long as he had the time, Helian Qing always picked up Han Yang from his classes, but now, since the soup needed to stew for a good while, he looked at the time, then went out to give Han Yang a call.
Following his return from the shower, Helian Qing found Han Yang was already fast asleep.
"Is this about Lao Yezi? Do you want me to ask my sister to make some time and pay Lao Yezi a visit?" Xiao Chen asked somewhat doubtfully. He had the details of Lao Yezi's health conditions memorised quite well, and to his knowledge, the older man did not suffer from such ailments.
By this time, it had been half a month since the two men were registered. In those past few days, with them interacting with one another, the lad had come to feel that Helian Qing's temperament was not so bad. That only his mouth was ferocious, while the man himself was actually rather soft-hearted.
"Oh, it's Chenpi Paigu!" Han Yang stirred the soup contents of the bowl with his spoon.
Growing up, Master Helian had originally believed there was nothing more to soup than boiling water. He had also thought he would not have to spend much of his effort and time to do so. Never did he expect the newly discovered and many complicated details, processes and ingredients needed simply to get the ball rolling.
"Huh? I look happy?" Han Yang rubbed his face.
Han Yang was still in class when he received the call. The two words "Princess Qing" flickered on the screen of his phone which laid on his desk.
"No, it's not him. It's your Boss' wife," Helian Qing stated.
"Young Master, did you come back for a meal? Did Young Master Han Yang, not come along with you?" The butler inquired.
"Oh, that's no problem at all! I can go back home on my own just fine." Han Yang kicked a rock on the ground, "So... are you coming back for dinner tonight?"
"You're more courageous now, aren't you?" Helian Qing commented.
Helian Qing described Han Yang's condition to the person on the other line for a while, then listened when the other gave their recommendations, fastidiously taking notes. He then, very carefully, explained a few of Han Yang's habits and favourite foods, to guarantee he received the best solutions.
Aunt Zhou seemed as if she understood, "Alright! Come on then, tell Auntie Zhou what sort of soup you'd like to make."
Boss' wife.
She Zhang shook his head, "Smiling without an ounce of restraint. Hm, the IQ of a person in love is really worrying! You're even using the moniker, Princess Qing, as pet name. Tsk. Wouldn't it make you the emperor’s son-in-law by that logic?"
Little brother's wife?
"Indeed." Helian Qing sneered, "Tonight when I return, I'll definitely sort you out."
Being smacked on his bum, Han Yang buried his face in his pillow, as he felt a kind of shame and indignation that made him want to die. I'm a man who's past the age of twenty, yet you'd actually spank me on the butt!! Helian Qing, you are without any sense of shame!!
"Is this about Lao Yezi? Do you want me to ask my sister to make some time and pay Lao Yezi a visit?" Xiao Chen asked somewhat doubtfully. He had the details of Lao Yezi's health conditions memorised quite well, and to his knowledge, the older man did not suffer from such ailments.
Pressing his face into the pillow, Han Yang raised his head, before reaching his hands behind him to feel his bottom. Eyeing the bathroom, he took Helian Qing's pillow, then pummelled it a few times with his fists to vent his anger.
"Why is this so heavy?" Han Yang asked.
Xiao Chen was left at a blank. Helian Qing, in response, added that it was the young man to whom he had delivered lunch to previously.
"Princess Qing?" She Zhang, read out the name from beside him, "That name is awesome! Greetings Princess!"
"Your bonus this month will be doubled," Helian Qing stated simply before leaving the office.
Those two elders, now gawking at him with an expression showing their incomprehension, had both taken care of him from childhood till adulthood.
"I'll help you by asking right away, then. Is there anything else you'd like me to ask about?" Xiao Chen took out his phone.
"I just got it," Helian Qing responded simply.
"No problem!" Xiao Chen nodded, as his Boss then elaborated on what the items were.
By the time the soup came to a boil, Han Yang would have already finished with his class.
"! ! !" Xiao Chen's eyes shone in an instant, A doubled bonus! Oh my god! It's like I practically won the lottery!
"Yeah, try some." Helian Qing suggested.
He had brought back three dishes, along with the soup. Han Yang took them all out, then served them, alongside the soup.
He lifted the covers and laid down. Due to chill radiating from his body because of his cold shower, he especially waited until he warmed up before moving closer to embrace Han Yang.
"No, just those two things: to find out what I should watch out for in his diet, and to..." Suddenly pausing, Helian Qing thought he might as well ask in detail for himself, "Never mind that, I'll ask the questions myself, so just help me contact her."
"Yes, Aunt Zhou was off, so another chef was invited," Helian Qing responded.
"There's soup inside," Helian Qing replied as he changed his shoes.
Helian Qing described Han Yang's condition to the person on the other line for a while, then listened when the other gave their recommendations, fastidiously taking notes. He then, very carefully, explained a few of Han Yang's habits and favourite foods, to guarantee he received the best solutions.
Those two elders, now gawking at him with an expression showing their incomprehension, had both taken care of him from childhood till adulthood.
Thank you, Mrs. Boss!! Xiao Chen chanted, straightened his back, and got himself back to work.
"Huh? I look happy?" Han Yang rubbed his face.
"There's soup inside," Helian Qing replied as he changed his shoes.
"Yes, Boss." Xiao Chen immediately called his older sister, explaining the reason for his call before handing to phone over to Helian Qing.
"Why'd you bring back soup?" Han Yang questioned further.
"Is this about Lao Yezi? Do you want me to ask my sister to make some time and pay Lao Yezi a visit?" Xiao Chen asked somewhat doubtfully. He had the details of Lao Yezi's health conditions memorised quite well, and to his knowledge, the older man did not suffer from such ailments.
"I just got it," Helian Qing responded simply.
Helian Qing described Han Yang's condition to the person on the other line for a while, then listened when the other gave their recommendations, fastidiously taking notes. He then, very carefully, explained a few of Han Yang's habits and favourite foods, to guarantee he received the best solutions.
Goodnight, Little Salted Fish.[5]
Aunt Zhou was the Helian family's chef, who had already worked for them for twenty-plus years.
"So, you do want me to come back, huh?" Helian Qing prodded.
"Okay, so around what time will you be home?" Han Yang questioned.
Faking a cough, Helian Qing continued, "Anyway, just teach me how, okay?"
Growing up, Master Helian had originally believed there was nothing more to soup than boiling water. He had also thought he would not have to spend much of his effort and time to do so. Never did he expect the newly discovered and many complicated details, processes and ingredients needed simply to get the ball rolling.
Following his return from the shower, Helian Qing found Han Yang was already fast asleep.
Looking on from beside him, Xiao Chen exclaimed internally: Boss, don't be so meek!! This in no way resembles your usual aloof demeanour! Right now, you're practically a proper man of 'Twenty-four Pillars of Filial Piety'[1]! The difference is so huge, it's bordering on terrifying!
Han Yang just smiled, without uttering a word. He did not know if the way he was with Helian Qing could be called, being in love. To be honest, their relationship had not changed that much. Helian Qing did now take him to and from class. Then in the afternoon, they would also both go together to buy the groceries to make their dinner, with him being responsible for the cooking, while Helian Qing took responsibility for the dishes. Lastly, after dinner, they would play a game, watch a movie, or perhaps do something a bit too embarrassing to talk about...
"I'll help you by asking right away, then. Is there anything else you'd like me to ask about?" Xiao Chen took out his phone.
Aunt Zhou was the Helian family's chef, who had already worked for them for twenty-plus years.
"Is there something else you'd like to add, Boss?" Xiao Chen questioned.
"Tomorrow morning at nine you have a meeting with a newly founded company in the city. Following that, at three in the afternoon, you also have a face-to-face consultation with President Zong from the "Golden Age" online gaming company.
"Why is this so heavy?" Han Yang asked.
Said Laozi, then silently drank all his soup.
After thoroughly understanding the advice given during the consultation, Helian Qing gave back Xiao Chen his phone, picked up his own jacket then said, "I had your sister help me prepare some ingredients for medicinal cuisine. She told me she'd bring them back with her to your family's home tonight, so tomorrow you'll pick them up and bring them over to me."
The two kept on chatting as they headed for the kitchen. Left looking towards their retreating figures, the butler nodded in reflection, "Young Master has surely grown up."
"No problem!" Xiao Chen nodded, as his Boss then elaborated on what the items were.
Helian Qing described Han Yang's condition to the person on the other line for a while, then listened when the other gave their recommendations, fastidiously taking notes. He then, very carefully, explained a few of Han Yang's habits and favourite foods, to guarantee he received the best solutions.
Recently, so long as he had the time, Helian Qing always picked up Han Yang from his classes, but now, since the soup needed to stew for a good while, he looked at the time, then went out to give Han Yang a call.
"Indeed." Helian Qing sneered, "Tonight when I return, I'll definitely sort you out."
"Tomorrow morning at nine you have a meeting with a newly founded company in the city. Following that, at three in the afternoon, you also have a face-to-face consultation with President Zong from the "Golden Age" online gaming company.
"Huh? I didn't mean it like that, only that the taste is different, and not like how Aunt Zhou's cooking usually tastes." Han Yang smiled, again taking two mouthfuls, "It's actually really good, you should have some too!"
"Your bonus this month will be doubled," Helian Qing stated simply before leaving the office.
Helian Qing left the company's building, making his way directly to his family's mansion.
"Yeah, try some." Helian Qing suggested.
"It's Chenpi PaiguT/n: Chenpi Paigu - Dried tangerine peel and pork sparerib (soup), does it have the ingredients for that here?" Helian Qing asked.
"Why'd you bring back soup?" Han Yang questioned further.
"Oh, that's no problem at all! I can go back home on my own just fine." Han Yang kicked a rock on the ground, "So... are you coming back for dinner tonight?"
"! ! !" Xiao Chen's eyes shone in an instant, A doubled bonus! Oh my god! It's like I practically won the lottery!
"! ! !" Xiao Chen's eyes shone in an instant, A doubled bonus! Oh my god! It's like I practically won the lottery!
Thank you, Mrs. Boss!! Xiao Chen chanted, straightened his back, and got himself back to work.
Aunt Zhou seemed as if she understood, "Alright! Come on then, tell Auntie Zhou what sort of soup you'd like to make."
Actually, it was not only Helian Qing, Han Yang himself also had a reaction.
Faking a cough, Helian Qing continued, "Anyway, just teach me how, okay?"
Helian Qing left the company's building, making his way directly to his family's mansion.
Thank you, Mrs. Boss!! Xiao Chen chanted, straightened his back, and got himself back to work.
"If that's the case, you shouldn't have gone anywhere," Han Yang retorted.
Aunt Zhou was the Helian family's chef, who had already worked for them for twenty-plus years.
"Then, just don't eat it." Helian Qing's expression darkened.
Thank you, Mrs. Boss!! Xiao Chen chanted, straightened his back, and got himself back to work.
Helian Cheng, Mo Suya, and Lao Yezi had all left for a trip a couple days ago, therefore, only the butler and servants were at home.
"No, it's not him. It's your Boss' wife," Helian Qing stated.
Following Aunt Zhou's return, Helian Qing soon explained the reason for his visit. Aunt Zhou then interjected, "A soup! That's rather simple. Young Master, you go wait upstairs, and I'll make you that soup, then pack it up for you and Young Master A'Yang, alright?"
"Is there something else you'd like to add, Boss?" Xiao Chen questioned.
"Young Master, did you come back for a meal? Did Young Master Han Yang, not come along with you?" The butler inquired.
"Why is this so heavy?" Han Yang asked.
"Yes, Aunt Zhou was off, so another chef was invited," Helian Qing responded.
Han Yang just smiled, without uttering a word. He did not know if the way he was with Helian Qing could be called, being in love. To be honest, their relationship had not changed that much. Helian Qing did now take him to and from class. Then in the afternoon, they would also both go together to buy the groceries to make their dinner, with him being responsible for the cooking, while Helian Qing took responsibility for the dishes. Lastly, after dinner, they would play a game, watch a movie, or perhaps do something a bit too embarrassing to talk about...
"I'll help you by asking right away, then. Is there anything else you'd like me to ask about?" Xiao Chen took out his phone.
Thinking it over for a while, Helian Qing then asked, "Can you do me favour, and help me ask your sister how to take care of someone who had a stomach bug. I'd also like to know, what are some of the things to pay attention to for someone who experiences joint pains during the winter."
"I didn't come here for a meal, and Han Yang is at home." Helian Qing waved his hand in dismissal, "Anyway, is Aunt Zhou here."
二十四孝: èr shí sì xiào: lit. Twenty-four Pillars of Filial Piety. It's a term of the used as a description for exemplary person. [] 吉祥: Jí'xiáng: lit. Good luck. It's a polite greeting from the Qing Dynasty, used to welcome royalty. It's a line used in My Fair Princess too, so She Zhang was being cute. [] 饭桶: fàntǒng: lit. rice bucket. It could refer to some one who eats a lot, or as a way to say "fathead" / "good for nothing". []^4. 老子: Laozi: I. Meaning - it's just an arrogant way of referring to oneself as a guy. []^5. 小咸鱼干: This is the first time Helian Qing uses the full version of Han Yang's pet name. Remember I said before that unlike the Xianyu (salt fish - hopeless bum) Han Yang think he means, Helian Qing always used Xianyu Gan, which I believe he's using to mean, freelancer or 'comeback kid'. (I don't read ahead, so I don't know yet 😥) And here's a pic of the Chenpi Paigu soup:
Aunt Zhou was the Helian family's chef, who had already worked for them for twenty-plus years.
Han Yang took a sip. Helian Qing then asked, "How is it?"
With his class coming to an end, Han Yang returned home, but Helian Qing had not come back as yet. Bored senseless, he simply opened up his computer, and looked over the PowerPoint presentation for the programming project he had been working on. Not long passed, since he had begun to check it over, before Helian Qing had returned.
Helian Qing left the company's building, making his way directly to his family's mansion.
"Princess Qing?" She Zhang, read out the name from beside him, "That name is awesome! Greetings Princess!"
Faking a cough, Helian Qing continued, "Anyway, just teach me how, okay?"
"Is eating all you're good for?" Helian Qing was now very displeased by the lad's 'My husband still can compare to food' like attitude.
"Why is this so heavy?" Han Yang asked.
"Oh, she's in the backyard. I'll have her come over." The butler then left to find her and bring her back.
"There's soup inside," Helian Qing replied as he changed his shoes.
"I will." Xiao Chen nodded before he began to take his leave to prepare, however, Helian Qing suddenly called out to stop him, "Hold on."
Han Yang stood in the pathway outside the classroom, answering, "What happened? Did you finish work?"
Helian Qing hung up immediately after he was done speaking, leaving Han Yang to begrudgingly remark, "His temper really is crappy."
"No problem!" Xiao Chen nodded, as his Boss then elaborated on what the items were.
Following Aunt Zhou's return, Helian Qing soon explained the reason for his visit. Aunt Zhou then interjected, "A soup! That's rather simple. Young Master, you go wait upstairs, and I'll make you that soup, then pack it up for you and Young Master A'Yang, alright?"
"No, it's just something came up so I can't come to pick you up," Helian Qing explained.
If Princess Qing caught wind of others referring to him in such a way, I reckon his expression would be so foul it'll reach all the way up to the heavens, won't it?
She Zhang shook his head, "Smiling without an ounce of restraint. Hm, the IQ of a person in love is really worrying! You're even using the moniker, Princess Qing, as pet name. Tsk. Wouldn't it make you the emperor’s son-in-law by that logic?"
"I didn't mean make it," Helian Qing stopped her at once, "I want you to teach me how to make it." he finished. Since he could not always return to the mansion every single day to ask Aunt Zhou to make the soup, he figured he might as well learn how to make the dish himself. This way, he would be able to do it after he went back home.
"Was it our little brother's wife? Tsk, tsk! Smitten is written all over your face," Lao Si [Fourth Dorm Brother], announced.
Not long after his words were spoken, Aunt Zhou was left stupefied. The butler, who stood beside them, was himself also left bewildered, as they both simply stared at him.
"Yeah, try some." Helian Qing suggested.
"Oh, she's in the backyard. I'll have her come over." The butler then left to find her and bring her back.
Goodnight, Little Salted Fish.[5]
"Why is this so heavy?" Han Yang asked.
"Yes, Boss." Xiao Chen immediately called his older sister, explaining the reason for his call before handing to phone over to Helian Qing.
"I just got it," Helian Qing responded simply.
"I just remembered that your sister is a doctor, yes?" Helian Qing asked.
Those two elders, now gawking at him with an expression showing their incomprehension, had both taken care of him from childhood till adulthood.
"I just want to eat." Han Yang laughed.
With that, a smile cropping up on Han Yang's face was inevitable, since him being able to get along with that man in this sort of way was quite unfathomable. Laughing for a short moment, he suddenly recalled the man's final words, and thus he was unable to help—yet another grin—from appearing just as quickly.
Being smacked on his bum, Han Yang buried his face in his pillow, as he felt a kind of shame and indignation that made him want to die. I'm a man who's past the age of twenty, yet you'd actually spank me on the butt!! Helian Qing, you are without any sense of shame!!
Han Yang just smiled, without uttering a word. He did not know if the way he was with Helian Qing could be called, being in love. To be honest, their relationship had not changed that much. Helian Qing did now take him to and from class. Then in the afternoon, they would also both go together to buy the groceries to make their dinner, with him being responsible for the cooking, while Helian Qing took responsibility for the dishes. Lastly, after dinner, they would play a game, watch a movie, or perhaps do something a bit too embarrassing to talk about...
Later that night, Master Helian sorted out that picky mouth of Han Yang's in bed. Persistently kissing him, only releasing once the lad was gasping for air. Following that, out of nowhere, he smacked the younger man twice on his buttocks, then growled, "Sooner or later, I'll do you." After which, he got up, then headed directly to the bathroom, where the sound of running water could be heard soon after.
Faking a cough, Helian Qing continued, "Anyway, just teach me how, okay?"
"Huh? I look happy?" Han Yang rubbed his face.
Aunt Zhou was the Helian family's chef, who had already worked for them for twenty-plus years.
"Although Princess Qing's mouth is quite brusque, when it's pampering, it can equally be just as sweet."
If Princess Qing caught wind of others referring to him in such a way, I reckon his expression would be so foul it'll reach all the way up to the heavens, won't it?
Those two elders, now gawking at him with an expression showing their incomprehension, had both taken care of him from childhood till adulthood.
"Yes, Boss." Xiao Chen immediately called his older sister, explaining the reason for his call before handing to phone over to Helian Qing.
"Your bonus this month will be doubled," Helian Qing stated simply before leaving the office.
Aunt Zhou seemed as if she understood, "Alright! Come on then, tell Auntie Zhou what sort of soup you'd like to make."
Han Yang took a couple more bites, confirming the taste, before he asked, "Isn't today Aunt Zhou's day off?"
"Then, just don't eat it." Helian Qing's expression darkened.
"I actually stopped by my family's house on my way back, and I'll get someone there prepare dinner and bring it back, so you don't need to cook." Helian Qing added.
Thinking it over for a while, Helian Qing then asked, "Can you do me favour, and help me ask your sister how to take care of someone who had a stomach bug. I'd also like to know, what are some of the things to pay attention to for someone who experiences joint pains during the winter."
Chapter Sixteen
The room was then plunged into darkness.
Aunt Zhou was the Helian family's chef, who had already worked for them for twenty-plus years.
"It's Chenpi PaiguT/n: Chenpi Paigu - Dried tangerine peel and pork sparerib (soup), does it have the ingredients for that here?" Helian Qing asked.
Growing up, Master Helian had originally believed there was nothing more to soup than boiling water. He had also thought he would not have to spend much of his effort and time to do so. Never did he expect the newly discovered and many complicated details, processes and ingredients needed simply to get the ball rolling.
Han Yang stood in the pathway outside the classroom, answering, "What happened? Did you finish work?"
The two kept on chatting as they headed for the kitchen. Left looking towards their retreating figures, the butler nodded in reflection, "Young Master has surely grown up."
"I just remembered that your sister is a doctor, yes?" Helian Qing asked.
Han Yang took a sip. Helian Qing then asked, "How is it?"
Aunt Zhou was the Helian family's chef, who had already worked for them for twenty-plus years.
"I will." Xiao Chen nodded before he began to take his leave to prepare, however, Helian Qing suddenly called out to stop him, "Hold on."
"It does! Whatever you want to make, just say it!" Aunt Zhou declared.
Faking a cough, Helian Qing continued, "Anyway, just teach me how, okay?"
If Princess Qing caught wind of others referring to him in such a way, I reckon his expression would be so foul it'll reach all the way up to the heavens, won't it?
He lifted the covers and laid down. Due to chill radiating from his body because of his cold shower, he especially waited until he warmed up before moving closer to embrace Han Yang.
Thinking about that something, Han Yang's ears grew heated. The hair on his neck concealing those places where Helian Qing had left his mark the night before.
Now back inside the classroom, She Zhang moved over, just as he took his seat, asking, "Who was it that called, that it got you looking so happy?"
The two kept on chatting as they headed for the kitchen. Left looking towards their retreating figures, the butler nodded in reflection, "Young Master has surely grown up."
Following his return from the shower, Helian Qing found Han Yang was already fast asleep.
He had brought back three dishes, along with the soup. Han Yang took them all out, then served them, alongside the soup.
Helian Cheng, Mo Suya, and Lao Yezi had all left for a trip a couple days ago, therefore, only the butler and servants were at home.
Growing up, Master Helian had originally believed there was nothing more to soup than boiling water. He had also thought he would not have to spend much of his effort and time to do so. Never did he expect the newly discovered and many complicated details, processes and ingredients needed simply to get the ball rolling.
With that, a smile cropping up on Han Yang's face was inevitable, since him being able to get along with that man in this sort of way was quite unfathomable. Laughing for a short moment, he suddenly recalled the man's final words, and thus he was unable to help—yet another grin—from appearing just as quickly.
By the time the soup came to a boil, Han Yang would have already finished with his class.
"Is there something else you'd like to add, Boss?" Xiao Chen questioned.
With that, a smile cropping up on Han Yang's face was inevitable, since him being able to get along with that man in this sort of way was quite unfathomable. Laughing for a short moment, he suddenly recalled the man's final words, and thus he was unable to help—yet another grin—from appearing just as quickly.
"It's Chenpi PaiguT/n: Chenpi Paigu - Dried tangerine peel and pork sparerib (soup), does it have the ingredients for that here?" Helian Qing asked.
Recently, so long as he had the time, Helian Qing always picked up Han Yang from his classes, but now, since the soup needed to stew for a good while, he looked at the time, then went out to give Han Yang a call.
"I didn't come here for a meal, and Han Yang is at home." Helian Qing waved his hand in dismissal, "Anyway, is Aunt Zhou here."
Han Yang was still in class when he received the call. The two words "Princess Qing" flickered on the screen of his phone which laid on his desk.
Said Laozi, then silently drank all his soup.
"I didn't come here for a meal, and Han Yang is at home." Helian Qing waved his hand in dismissal, "Anyway, is Aunt Zhou here."
Being smacked on his bum, Han Yang buried his face in his pillow, as he felt a kind of shame and indignation that made him want to die. I'm a man who's past the age of twenty, yet you'd actually spank me on the butt!! Helian Qing, you are without any sense of shame!!
Since the two had decided to pursue a romantic relationship after marriage, Helian Qing had become a kissing fiend. At home, if they had nothing else to do, he would lay his kisses all over him. Sometimes even continuing until his crotch, without letting go. Thus, his body was always covered in an endless trail of marks.
The two kept on chatting as they headed for the kitchen. Left looking towards their retreating figures, the butler nodded in reflection, "Young Master has surely grown up."
"Princess Qing?" She Zhang, read out the name from beside him, "That name is awesome! Greetings Princess![2]"
"Okay, so around what time will you be home?" Han Yang questioned.
Smiling, Han Yang picked up his phone, crouched down, then exited the classroom through the back door to answer the incoming call.
By the time the soup came to a boil, Han Yang would have already finished with his class.
Han Yang stood in the pathway outside the classroom, answering, "What happened? Did you finish work?"
Those two elders, now gawking at him with an expression showing their incomprehension, had both taken care of him from childhood till adulthood.
He had brought back three dishes, along with the soup. Han Yang took them all out, then served them, alongside the soup.
Inside an office, Xiao Chen went over the itinerary for the next day with Helian Qing, who nodded approvingly when he was done, "Go make the necessary preparations."
"No, it's just something came up so I can't come to pick you up," Helian Qing explained.
Hearing the door crack open, Han Yang shut the lid of his computer and left the room. Seeing Helian Qing in the open doorway, holding a huge hamper, he immediately went over to help.
"Oh, that's no problem at all! I can go back home on my own just fine." Han Yang kicked a rock on the ground, "So... are you coming back for dinner tonight?"
"Oh, she's in the backyard. I'll have her come over." The butler then left to find her and bring her back.
Following Aunt Zhou's return, Helian Qing soon explained the reason for his visit. Aunt Zhou then interjected, "A soup! That's rather simple. Young Master, you go wait upstairs, and I'll make you that soup, then pack it up for you and Young Master A'Yang, alright?"
Actually, it was not only Helian Qing, Han Yang himself also had a reaction.
With that, a smile cropping up on Han Yang's face was inevitable, since him being able to get along with that man in this sort of way was quite unfathomable. Laughing for a short moment, he suddenly recalled the man's final words, and thus he was unable to help—yet another grin—from appearing just as quickly.
Having slept together for quite a while, Han Yang had also grown accustomed to his hold, as now when he was held, he would subconsciously curl into the man's arms.
But even so, they both also had not taken the final step. Just as it was a moment ago, he could feel Helian Qing did have a reaction, furthermore, that his reaction was quite large. However, he had never made a move on him, and instead only went to take cold showers.
Little brother's wife?
"I actually stopped by my family's house on my way back, and I'll get someone there prepare dinner and bring it back, so you don't need to cook." Helian Qing added.
"Although Princess Qing's mouth is quite brusque, when it's pampering, it can equally be just as sweet."
Pressing a kiss on his ear, Helian Qing proceeded to reach for the lamp beside them, switching it off.
Said Laozi, then silently drank all his soup.
"I actually stopped by my family's house on my way back, and I'll get someone there prepare dinner and bring it back, so you don't need to cook." Helian Qing added.
Lifting his head slightly to peek at that place, Han Yang again throttled a few blows into Helian Qing's pillow, expressing his dissatisfaction at the man's irresponsible behaviour.
Being smacked on his bum, Han Yang buried his face in his pillow, as he felt a kind of shame and indignation that made him want to die. I'm a man who's past the age of twenty, yet you'd actually spank me on the butt!! Helian Qing, you are without any sense of shame!!
"I just remembered that your sister is a doctor, yes?" Helian Qing asked.
"Okay, so around what time will you be home?" Han Yang questioned.
"Your bonus this month will be doubled," Helian Qing stated simply before leaving the office.
"No problem!" Xiao Chen nodded, as his Boss then elaborated on what the items were.
Han Yang took a couple more bites, confirming the taste, before he asked, "Isn't today Aunt Zhou's day off?"
"So, you do want me to come back, huh?" Helian Qing prodded.
"I actually stopped by my family's house on my way back, and I'll get someone there prepare dinner and bring it back, so you don't need to cook." Helian Qing added.
Now back inside the classroom, She Zhang moved over, just as he took his seat, asking, "Who was it that called, that it got you looking so happy?"
"Young Master, did you come back for a meal? Did Young Master Han Yang, not come along with you?" The butler inquired.
"I just want to eat." Han Yang laughed.
"It's Chenpi PaiguT/n: Chenpi Paigu - Dried tangerine peel and pork sparerib (soup), does it have the ingredients for that here?" Helian Qing asked.
"Is eating all you're good for?[3]" Helian Qing was now very displeased by the lad's 'My husband still can compare to food' like attitude.
"You guys are being too ridiculous." Han Yang laughed out once more.
"If that's the case, you shouldn't have gone anywhere," Han Yang retorted.
Being smacked on his bum, Han Yang buried his face in his pillow, as he felt a kind of shame and indignation that made him want to die. I'm a man who's past the age of twenty, yet you'd actually spank me on the butt!! Helian Qing, you are without any sense of shame!!
"Young Master, did you come back for a meal? Did Young Master Han Yang, not come along with you?" The butler inquired.
"So, you do want me to come back, huh?" Helian Qing prodded.
Recently, so long as he had the time, Helian Qing always picked up Han Yang from his classes, but now, since the soup needed to stew for a good while, he looked at the time, then went out to give Han Yang a call.
"Oh, she's in the backyard. I'll have her come over." The butler then left to find her and bring her back.
"You're more courageous now, aren't you?" Helian Qing commented.
He lifted the covers and laid down. Due to chill radiating from his body because of his cold shower, he especially waited until he warmed up before moving closer to embrace Han Yang.
"Not too shabby, right?" Han Yang replied.
Smiling, Han Yang picked up his phone, crouched down, then exited the classroom through the back door to answer the incoming call.
By this time, it had been half a month since the two men were registered. In those past few days, with them interacting with one another, the lad had come to feel that Helian Qing's temperament was not so bad. That only his mouth was ferocious, while the man himself was actually rather soft-hearted.
Han Yang stood in the pathway outside the classroom, answering, "What happened? Did you finish work?"
Helian Cheng, Mo Suya, and Lao Yezi had all left for a trip a couple days ago, therefore, only the butler and servants were at home.
Growing up, Master Helian had originally believed there was nothing more to soup than boiling water. He had also thought he would not have to spend much of his effort and time to do so. Never did he expect the newly discovered and many complicated details, processes and ingredients needed simply to get the ball rolling.
"Indeed." Helian Qing sneered, "Tonight when I return, I'll definitely sort you out."
"Ah, yes, she is. My family operates a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice," Xiao Chen replied.
"Your bonus this month will be doubled," Helian Qing stated simply before leaving the office.
"Why is this so heavy?" Han Yang asked.
Helian Qing snorted, before he took a mouthful of his own soup.
By this time, it had been half a month since the two men were registered. In those past few days, with them interacting with one another, the lad had come to feel that Helian Qing's temperament was not so bad. That only his mouth was ferocious, while the man himself was actually rather soft-hearted.
Boss' wife.
Pressing a kiss on his ear, Helian Qing proceeded to reach for the lamp beside them, switching it off.
Helian Qing hung up immediately after he was done speaking, leaving Han Yang to begrudgingly remark, "His temper really is crappy."
Now back inside the classroom, She Zhang moved over, just as he took his seat, asking, "Who was it that called, that it got you looking so happy?"
"I will." Xiao Chen nodded before he began to take his leave to prepare, however, Helian Qing suddenly called out to stop him, "Hold on."
Thinking it over for a while, Helian Qing then asked, "Can you do me favour, and help me ask your sister how to take care of someone who had a stomach bug. I'd also like to know, what are some of the things to pay attention to for someone who experiences joint pains during the winter."
"Why is this so heavy?" Han Yang asked.
Later that night, Master Helian sorted out that picky mouth of Han Yang's in bed. Persistently kissing him, only releasing once the lad was gasping for air. Following that, out of nowhere, he smacked the younger man twice on his buttocks, then growled, "Sooner or later, I'll do you." After which, he got up, then headed directly to the bathroom, where the sound of running water could be heard soon after.
"No problem!" Xiao Chen nodded, as his Boss then elaborated on what the items were.
"Ah, yes, she is. My family operates a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice," Xiao Chen replied.
With that, a smile cropping up on Han Yang's face was inevitable, since him being able to get along with that man in this sort of way was quite unfathomable. Laughing for a short moment, he suddenly recalled the man's final words, and thus he was unable to help—yet another grin—from appearing just as quickly.
Actually, it was not only Helian Qing, Han Yang himself also had a reaction.
The two kept on chatting as they headed for the kitchen. Left looking towards their retreating figures, the butler nodded in reflection, "Young Master has surely grown up."
Thinking it over for a while, Helian Qing then asked, "Can you do me favour, and help me ask your sister how to take care of someone who had a stomach bug. I'd also like to know, what are some of the things to pay attention to for someone who experiences joint pains during the winter."
Now back inside the classroom, She Zhang moved over, just as he took his seat, asking, "Who was it that called, that it got you looking so happy?"
Looking on from beside him, Xiao Chen exclaimed internally: Boss, don't be so meek!! This in no way resembles your usual aloof demeanour! Right now, you're practically a proper man of 'Twenty-four Pillars of Filial Piety'! The difference is so huge, it's bordering on terrifying!
"Huh? I look happy?" Han Yang rubbed his face.
Helian Qing described Han Yang's condition to the person on the other line for a while, then listened when the other gave their recommendations, fastidiously taking notes. He then, very carefully, explained a few of Han Yang's habits and favourite foods, to guarantee he received the best solutions.
"Young Master, did you come back for a meal? Did Young Master Han Yang, not come along with you?" The butler inquired.
He lifted the covers and laid down. Due to chill radiating from his body because of his cold shower, he especially waited until he warmed up before moving closer to embrace Han Yang.
"Huh? I look happy?" Han Yang rubbed his face.
The room was then plunged into darkness.
The room was then plunged into darkness.
Thinking it over for a while, Helian Qing then asked, "Can you do me favour, and help me ask your sister how to take care of someone who had a stomach bug. I'd also like to know, what are some of the things to pay attention to for someone who experiences joint pains during the winter."
"Is this about Lao Yezi? Do you want me to ask my sister to make some time and pay Lao Yezi a visit?" Xiao Chen asked somewhat doubtfully. He had the details of Lao Yezi's health conditions memorised quite well, and to his knowledge, the older man did not suffer from such ailments.
Goodnight, Little Salted Fish.[5]
"Yes, Boss." Xiao Chen immediately called his older sister, explaining the reason for his call before handing to phone over to Helian Qing.
Hearing the door crack open, Han Yang shut the lid of his computer and left the room. Seeing Helian Qing in the open doorway, holding a huge hamper, he immediately went over to help.
"Was it our little brother's wife? Tsk, tsk! Smitten is written all over your face," Lao Si [Fourth Dorm Brother], announced.
Little brother's wife?
Han Yang took a sip. Helian Qing then asked, "How is it?"
"Oh, that's no problem at all! I can go back home on my own just fine." Han Yang kicked a rock on the ground, "So... are you coming back for dinner tonight?"
"You guys are being too ridiculous." Han Yang laughed out once more.
"No problem!" Xiao Chen nodded, as his Boss then elaborated on what the items were.
"Oh, it's Chenpi Paigu!" Han Yang stirred the soup contents of the bowl with his spoon.
Following his return from the shower, Helian Qing found Han Yang was already fast asleep.
"I didn't come here for a meal, and Han Yang is at home." Helian Qing waved his hand in dismissal, "Anyway, is Aunt Zhou here."
"It does! Whatever you want to make, just say it!" Aunt Zhou declared.
Little brother's wife?
"Then, just don't eat it." Helian Qing's expression darkened.
If Princess Qing caught wind of others referring to him in such a way, I reckon his expression would be so foul it'll reach all the way up to the heavens, won't it?
"Is this about Lao Yezi? Do you want me to ask my sister to make some time and pay Lao Yezi a visit?" Xiao Chen asked somewhat doubtfully. He had the details of Lao Yezi's health conditions memorised quite well, and to his knowledge, the older man did not suffer from such ailments.
"Oh, it's Chenpi Paigu!" Han Yang stirred the soup contents of the bowl with his spoon.
Han Yang took a sip. Helian Qing then asked, "How is it?"
She Zhang shook his head, "Smiling without an ounce of restraint. Hm, the IQ of a person in love is really worrying! You're even using the moniker, Princess Qing, as pet name. Tsk. Wouldn't it make you the emperor’s son-in-law by that logic?"
Han Yang was still in class when he received the call. The two words "Princess Qing" flickered on the screen of his phone which laid on his desk.
Being smacked on his bum, Han Yang buried his face in his pillow, as he felt a kind of shame and indignation that made him want to die. I'm a man who's past the age of twenty, yet you'd actually spank me on the butt!! Helian Qing, you are without any sense of shame!!
Chapter Sixteen
By the time the soup came to a boil, Han Yang would have already finished with his class.
Han Yang just smiled, without uttering a word. He did not know if the way he was with Helian Qing could be called, being in love. To be honest, their relationship had not changed that much. Helian Qing did now take him to and from class. Then in the afternoon, they would also both go together to buy the groceries to make their dinner, with him being responsible for the cooking, while Helian Qing took responsibility for the dishes. Lastly, after dinner, they would play a game, watch a movie, or perhaps do something a bit too embarrassing to talk about...
"Yeah, try some." Helian Qing suggested.
"It's Chenpi PaiguT/n: Chenpi Paigu - Dried tangerine peel and pork sparerib (soup), does it have the ingredients for that here?" Helian Qing asked.
"Ah, pet names! We single fellas don't know of those things!" Lao Si proclaimed.
"I didn't mean make it," Helian Qing stopped her at once, "I want you to teach me how to make it." he finished. Since he could not always return to the mansion every single day to ask Aunt Zhou to make the soup, he figured he might as well learn how to make the dish himself. This way, he would be able to do it after he went back home.
The two kept on chatting as they headed for the kitchen. Left looking towards their retreating figures, the butler nodded in reflection, "Young Master has surely grown up."
Thinking about that something, Han Yang's ears grew heated. The hair on his neck concealing those places where Helian Qing had left his mark the night before.
Han Yang just smiled, without uttering a word. He did not know if the way he was with Helian Qing could be called, being in love. To be honest, their relationship had not changed that much. Helian Qing did now take him to and from class. Then in the afternoon, they would also both go together to buy the groceries to make their dinner, with him being responsible for the cooking, while Helian Qing took responsibility for the dishes. Lastly, after dinner, they would play a game, watch a movie, or perhaps do something a bit too embarrassing to talk about...
Chapter Sixteen
Thinking about that something, Han Yang's ears grew heated. The hair on his neck concealing those places where Helian Qing had left his mark the night before.
"Not too shabby, right?" Han Yang replied.
Recently, so long as he had the time, Helian Qing always picked up Han Yang from his classes, but now, since the soup needed to stew for a good while, he looked at the time, then went out to give Han Yang a call.
Recently, so long as he had the time, Helian Qing always picked up Han Yang from his classes, but now, since the soup needed to stew for a good while, he looked at the time, then went out to give Han Yang a call.
二十四孝: èr shí sì xiào: lit. Twenty-four Pillars of Filial Piety. It's a term of the used as a description for exemplary person. [] 吉祥: Jí'xiáng: lit. Good luck. It's a polite greeting from the Qing Dynasty, used to welcome royalty. It's a line used in My Fair Princess too, so She Zhang was being cute. [] 饭桶: fàntǒng: lit. rice bucket. It could refer to some one who eats a lot, or as a way to say "fathead" / "good for nothing". []^4. 老子: Laozi: I. Meaning - it's just an arrogant way of referring to oneself as a guy. []^5. 小咸鱼干: This is the first time Helian Qing uses the full version of Han Yang's pet name. Remember I said before that unlike the Xianyu (salt fish - hopeless bum) Han Yang think he means, Helian Qing always used Xianyu Gan, which I believe he's using to mean, freelancer or 'comeback kid'. (I don't read ahead, so I don't know yet 😥) And here's a pic of the Chenpi Paigu soup:
Hearing the door crack open, Han Yang shut the lid of his computer and left the room. Seeing Helian Qing in the open doorway, holding a huge hamper, he immediately went over to help.
"If that's the case, you shouldn't have gone anywhere," Han Yang retorted.
Following Aunt Zhou's return, Helian Qing soon explained the reason for his visit. Aunt Zhou then interjected, "A soup! That's rather simple. Young Master, you go wait upstairs, and I'll make you that soup, then pack it up for you and Young Master A'Yang, alright?"
With his class coming to an end, Han Yang returned home, but Helian Qing had not come back as yet. Bored senseless, he simply opened up his computer, and looked over the PowerPoint presentation for the programming project he had been working on. Not long passed, since he had begun to check it over, before Helian Qing had returned.
"Indeed." Helian Qing sneered, "Tonight when I return, I'll definitely sort you out."
Helian Qing described Han Yang's condition to the person on the other line for a while, then listened when the other gave their recommendations, fastidiously taking notes. He then, very carefully, explained a few of Han Yang's habits and favourite foods, to guarantee he received the best solutions.
"Oh, it's Chenpi Paigu!" Han Yang stirred the soup contents of the bowl with his spoon.
Having slept together for quite a while, Han Yang had also grown accustomed to his hold, as now when he was held, he would subconsciously curl into the man's arms.
She Zhang shook his head, "Smiling without an ounce of restraint. Hm, the IQ of a person in love is really worrying! You're even using the moniker, Princess Qing, as pet name. Tsk. Wouldn't it make you the emperor’s son-in-law by that logic?"
Hearing the door crack open, Han Yang shut the lid of his computer and left the room. Seeing Helian Qing in the open doorway, holding a huge hamper, he immediately went over to help.
"If that's the case, you shouldn't have gone anywhere," Han Yang retorted.
Lifting his head slightly to peek at that place, Han Yang again throttled a few blows into Helian Qing's pillow, expressing his dissatisfaction at the man's irresponsible behaviour.
Pressing his face into the pillow, Han Yang raised his head, before reaching his hands behind him to feel his bottom. Eyeing the bathroom, he took Helian Qing's pillow, then pummelled it a few times with his fists to vent his anger.
"Oh, she's in the backyard. I'll have her come over." The butler then left to find her and bring her back.
Those two elders, now gawking at him with an expression showing their incomprehension, had both taken care of him from childhood till adulthood.
"Why is this so heavy?" Han Yang asked.
Of course, it tastes very good! If you're going to nit-pick like this, Laozi[4] won't give you any stew tomorrow.
Of course, it tastes very good! If you're going to nit-pick like this, Laozi[4] won't give you any stew tomorrow.
"So, you do want me to come back, huh?" Helian Qing prodded.
"There's soup inside," Helian Qing replied as he changed his shoes.
"No, just those two things: to find out what I should watch out for in his diet, and to..." Suddenly pausing, Helian Qing thought he might as well ask in detail for himself, "Never mind that, I'll ask the questions myself, so just help me contact her."
He had brought back three dishes, along with the soup. Han Yang took them all out, then served them, alongside the soup.
After thoroughly understanding the advice given during the consultation, Helian Qing gave back Xiao Chen his phone, picked up his own jacket then said, "I had your sister help me prepare some ingredients for medicinal cuisine. She told me she'd bring them back with her to your family's home tonight, so tomorrow you'll pick them up and bring them over to me."
二十四孝: èr shí sì xiào: lit. Twenty-four Pillars of Filial Piety. It's a term of the used as a description for exemplary person. [] 吉祥: Jí'xiáng: lit. Good luck. It's a polite greeting from the Qing Dynasty, used to welcome royalty. It's a line used in My Fair Princess too, so She Zhang was being cute. [] 饭桶: fàntǒng: lit. rice bucket. It could refer to some one who eats a lot, or as a way to say "fathead" / "good for nothing". []^4. 老子: Laozi: I. Meaning - it's just an arrogant way of referring to oneself as a guy. []^5. 小咸鱼干: This is the first time Helian Qing uses the full version of Han Yang's pet name. Remember I said before that unlike the Xianyu (salt fish - hopeless bum) Han Yang think he means, Helian Qing always used Xianyu Gan, which I believe he's using to mean, freelancer or 'comeback kid'. (I don't read ahead, so I don't know yet 😥) And here's a pic of the Chenpi Paigu soup:
Smiling, Han Yang picked up his phone, crouched down, then exited the classroom through the back door to answer the incoming call.
"Tomorrow morning at nine you have a meeting with a newly founded company in the city. Following that, at three in the afternoon, you also have a face-to-face consultation with President Zong from the "Golden Age" online gaming company.
"Okay, so around what time will you be home?" Han Yang questioned.
"Why'd you bring back soup?" Han Yang questioned further.
"Oh, that's no problem at all! I can go back home on my own just fine." Han Yang kicked a rock on the ground, "So... are you coming back for dinner tonight?"
Goodnight, Little Salted Fish.[5]
Xiao Chen was left at a blank. Helian Qing, in response, added that it was the young man to whom he had delivered lunch to previously.
"I just got it," Helian Qing responded simply.
"Is eating all you're good for?" Helian Qing was now very displeased by the lad's 'My husband still can compare to food' like attitude.
"Oh, it's Chenpi Paigu!" Han Yang stirred the soup contents of the bowl with his spoon.
Thinking about that something, Han Yang's ears grew heated. The hair on his neck concealing those places where Helian Qing had left his mark the night before.
"Yeah, try some." Helian Qing suggested.
"Tomorrow morning at nine you have a meeting with a newly founded company in the city. Following that, at three in the afternoon, you also have a face-to-face consultation with President Zong from the "Golden Age" online gaming company.
He lifted the covers and laid down. Due to chill radiating from his body because of his cold shower, he especially waited until he warmed up before moving closer to embrace Han Yang.
"I'll help you by asking right away, then. Is there anything else you'd like me to ask about?" Xiao Chen took out his phone.
"No wonder the taste isn't quite right." Han Yang nodded. So that's what it was.
Faking a cough, Helian Qing continued, "Anyway, just teach me how, okay?"
Han Yang took a sip. Helian Qing then asked, "How is it?"
Pressing his face into the pillow, Han Yang raised his head, before reaching his hands behind him to feel his bottom. Eyeing the bathroom, he took Helian Qing's pillow, then pummelled it a few times with his fists to vent his anger.
"Young Master, did you come back for a meal? Did Young Master Han Yang, not come along with you?" The butler inquired.
"Ah, yes, she is. My family operates a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice," Xiao Chen replied.
Han Yang took a couple more bites, confirming the taste, before he asked, "Isn't today Aunt Zhou's day off?"
"I just remembered that your sister is a doctor, yes?" Helian Qing asked.
"Yes, Boss." Xiao Chen immediately called his older sister, explaining the reason for his call before handing to phone over to Helian Qing.
Inside an office, Xiao Chen went over the itinerary for the next day with Helian Qing, who nodded approvingly when he was done, "Go make the necessary preparations."
"Yes, Aunt Zhou was off, so another chef was invited," Helian Qing responded.
"So, you do want me to come back, huh?" Helian Qing prodded.
"No, just those two things: to find out what I should watch out for in his diet, and to..." Suddenly pausing, Helian Qing thought he might as well ask in detail for himself, "Never mind that, I'll ask the questions myself, so just help me contact her."
"So, you do want me to come back, huh?" Helian Qing prodded.
Growing up, Master Helian had originally believed there was nothing more to soup than boiling water. He had also thought he would not have to spend much of his effort and time to do so. Never did he expect the newly discovered and many complicated details, processes and ingredients needed simply to get the ball rolling.
"I didn't mean make it," Helian Qing stopped her at once, "I want you to teach me how to make it." he finished. Since he could not always return to the mansion every single day to ask Aunt Zhou to make the soup, he figured he might as well learn how to make the dish himself. This way, he would be able to do it after he went back home.
"So, you do want me to come back, huh?" Helian Qing prodded.
"No, just those two things: to find out what I should watch out for in his diet, and to..." Suddenly pausing, Helian Qing thought he might as well ask in detail for himself, "Never mind that, I'll ask the questions myself, so just help me contact her."
"No wonder the taste isn't quite right." Han Yang nodded. So that's what it was.
Not long after his words were spoken, Aunt Zhou was left stupefied. The butler, who stood beside them, was himself also left bewildered, as they both simply stared at him.
"Then, just don't eat it." Helian Qing's expression darkened.
"Ah, pet names! We single fellas don't know of those things!" Lao Si proclaimed.
Helian Qing snorted, before he took a mouthful of his own soup.
Helian Qing snorted, before he took a mouthful of his own soup.
"Huh? I didn't mean it like that, only that the taste is different, and not like how Aunt Zhou's cooking usually tastes." Han Yang smiled, again taking two mouthfuls, "It's actually really good, you should have some too!"
Thinking it over for a while, Helian Qing then asked, "Can you do me favour, and help me ask your sister how to take care of someone who had a stomach bug. I'd also like to know, what are some of the things to pay attention to for someone who experiences joint pains during the winter."
Helian Qing left the company's building, making his way directly to his family's mansion.
"Indeed." Helian Qing sneered, "Tonight when I return, I'll definitely sort you out."
Helian Qing snorted, before he took a mouthful of his own soup.
Helian Qing snorted, before he took a mouthful of his own soup.
Of course, it tastes very good! If you're going to nit-pick like this, Laozi[4] won't give you any stew tomorrow.
Having slept together for quite a while, Han Yang had also grown accustomed to his hold, as now when he was held, he would subconsciously curl into the man's arms.
Thinking about that something, Han Yang's ears grew heated. The hair on his neck concealing those places where Helian Qing had left his mark the night before.
Little brother's wife?
"Was it our little brother's wife? Tsk, tsk! Smitten is written all over your face," Lao Si [Fourth Dorm Brother], announced.
"Not too shabby, right?" Han Yang replied.
Said Laozi, then silently drank all his soup.
Following Aunt Zhou's return, Helian Qing soon explained the reason for his visit. Aunt Zhou then interjected, "A soup! That's rather simple. Young Master, you go wait upstairs, and I'll make you that soup, then pack it up for you and Young Master A'Yang, alright?"
Having slept together for quite a while, Han Yang had also grown accustomed to his hold, as now when he was held, he would subconsciously curl into the man's arms.
Helian Qing snorted, before he took a mouthful of his own soup.
"No, just those two things: to find out what I should watch out for in his diet, and to..." Suddenly pausing, Helian Qing thought he might as well ask in detail for himself, "Never mind that, I'll ask the questions myself, so just help me contact her."
The room was then plunged into darkness.
"Oh, it's Chenpi Paigu!" Han Yang stirred the soup contents of the bowl with his spoon.
"Yes, Boss." Xiao Chen immediately called his older sister, explaining the reason for his call before handing to phone over to Helian Qing.
Later that night, Master Helian sorted out that picky mouth of Han Yang's in bed. Persistently kissing him, only releasing once the lad was gasping for air. Following that, out of nowhere, he smacked the younger man twice on his buttocks, then growled, "Sooner or later, I'll do you." After which, he got up, then headed directly to the bathroom, where the sound of running water could be heard soon after.
Lifting his head slightly to peek at that place, Han Yang again throttled a few blows into Helian Qing's pillow, expressing his dissatisfaction at the man's irresponsible behaviour.
Being smacked on his bum, Han Yang buried his face in his pillow, as he felt a kind of shame and indignation that made him want to die. I'm a man who's past the age of twenty, yet you'd actually spank me on the butt!! Helian Qing, you are without any sense of shame!!
Since the two had decided to pursue a romantic relationship after marriage, Helian Qing had become a kissing fiend. At home, if they had nothing else to do, he would lay his kisses all over him. Sometimes even continuing until his crotch, without letting go. Thus, his body was always covered in an endless trail of marks.
Of course, it tastes very good! If you're going to nit-pick like this, Laozi[4] won't give you any stew tomorrow.
Actually, it was not only Helian Qing, Han Yang himself also had a reaction.
Being smacked on his bum, Han Yang buried his face in his pillow, as he felt a kind of shame and indignation that made him want to die. I'm a man who's past the age of twenty, yet you'd actually spank me on the butt!! Helian Qing, you are without any sense of shame!!
Helian Qing hung up immediately after he was done speaking, leaving Han Yang to begrudgingly remark, "His temper really is crappy."
Since the two had decided to pursue a romantic relationship after marriage, Helian Qing had become a kissing fiend. At home, if they had nothing else to do, he would lay his kisses all over him. Sometimes even continuing until his crotch, without letting go. Thus, his body was always covered in an endless trail of marks.
Following his return from the shower, Helian Qing found Han Yang was already fast asleep.
Pressing his face into the pillow, Han Yang raised his head, before reaching his hands behind him to feel his bottom. Eyeing the bathroom, he took Helian Qing's pillow, then pummelled it a few times with his fists to vent his anger.
"Huh? I didn't mean it like that, only that the taste is different, and not like how Aunt Zhou's cooking usually tastes." Han Yang smiled, again taking two mouthfuls, "It's actually really good, you should have some too!"
"There's soup inside," Helian Qing replied as he changed his shoes.
Being smacked on his bum, Han Yang buried his face in his pillow, as he felt a kind of shame and indignation that made him want to die. I'm a man who's past the age of twenty, yet you'd actually spank me on the butt!! Helian Qing, you are without any sense of shame!!
Since the two had decided to pursue a romantic relationship after marriage, Helian Qing had become a kissing fiend. At home, if they had nothing else to do, he would lay his kisses all over him. Sometimes even continuing until his crotch, without letting go. Thus, his body was always covered in an endless trail of marks.
If Princess Qing caught wind of others referring to him in such a way, I reckon his expression would be so foul it'll reach all the way up to the heavens, won't it?
But even so, they both also had not taken the final step. Just as it was a moment ago, he could feel Helian Qing did have a reaction, furthermore, that his reaction was quite large. However, he had never made a move on him, and instead only went to take cold showers.
"No wonder the taste isn't quite right." Han Yang nodded. So that's what it was.
Thank you, Mrs. Boss!! Xiao Chen chanted, straightened his back, and got himself back to work.
"Okay, so around what time will you be home?" Han Yang questioned.
Han Yang took a sip. Helian Qing then asked, "How is it?"
Han Yang just smiled, without uttering a word. He did not know if the way he was with Helian Qing could be called, being in love. To be honest, their relationship had not changed that much. Helian Qing did now take him to and from class. Then in the afternoon, they would also both go together to buy the groceries to make their dinner, with him being responsible for the cooking, while Helian Qing took responsibility for the dishes. Lastly, after dinner, they would play a game, watch a movie, or perhaps do something a bit too embarrassing to talk about...
Following his return from the shower, Helian Qing found Han Yang was already fast asleep.
"Yes, Aunt Zhou was off, so another chef was invited," Helian Qing responded.
Actually, it was not only Helian Qing, Han Yang himself also had a reaction.
Recently, so long as he had the time, Helian Qing always picked up Han Yang from his classes, but now, since the soup needed to stew for a good while, he looked at the time, then went out to give Han Yang a call.
Lifting his head slightly to peek at that place, Han Yang again throttled a few blows into Helian Qing's pillow, expressing his dissatisfaction at the man's irresponsible behaviour.
"Oh, it's Chenpi Paigu!" Han Yang stirred the soup contents of the bowl with his spoon.
Following his return from the shower, Helian Qing found Han Yang was already fast asleep.
"I'll help you by asking right away, then. Is there anything else you'd like me to ask about?" Xiao Chen took out his phone.
Having slept together for quite a while, Han Yang had also grown accustomed to his hold, as now when he was held, he would subconsciously curl into the man's arms.
"! ! !" Xiao Chen's eyes shone in an instant, A doubled bonus! Oh my god! It's like I practically won the lottery!
"It does! Whatever you want to make, just say it!" Aunt Zhou declared.
Chapter Sixteen
He lifted the covers and laid down. Due to chill radiating from his body because of his cold shower, he especially waited until he warmed up before moving closer to embrace Han Yang.
Xiao Chen was left at a blank. Helian Qing, in response, added that it was the young man to whom he had delivered lunch to previously.
Having slept together for quite a while, Han Yang had also grown accustomed to his hold, as now when he was held, he would subconsciously curl into the man's arms.
He had brought back three dishes, along with the soup. Han Yang took them all out, then served them, alongside the soup.
"Indeed." Helian Qing sneered, "Tonight when I return, I'll definitely sort you out."
Later that night, Master Helian sorted out that picky mouth of Han Yang's in bed. Persistently kissing him, only releasing once the lad was gasping for air. Following that, out of nowhere, he smacked the younger man twice on his buttocks, then growled, "Sooner or later, I'll do you." After which, he got up, then headed directly to the bathroom, where the sound of running water could be heard soon after.
"No, it's just something came up so I can't come to pick you up," Helian Qing explained.
Having slept together for quite a while, Han Yang had also grown accustomed to his hold, as now when he was held, he would subconsciously curl into the man's arms.
Pressing a kiss on his ear, Helian Qing proceeded to reach for the lamp beside them, switching it off.
With his class coming to an end, Han Yang returned home, but Helian Qing had not come back as yet. Bored senseless, he simply opened up his computer, and looked over the PowerPoint presentation for the programming project he had been working on. Not long passed, since he had begun to check it over, before Helian Qing had returned.
But even so, they both also had not taken the final step. Just as it was a moment ago, he could feel Helian Qing did have a reaction, furthermore, that his reaction was quite large. However, he had never made a move on him, and instead only went to take cold showers.
"Your bonus this month will be doubled," Helian Qing stated simply before leaving the office.
"Ah, yes, she is. My family operates a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice," Xiao Chen replied.
"Huh? I didn't mean it like that, only that the taste is different, and not like how Aunt Zhou's cooking usually tastes." Han Yang smiled, again taking two mouthfuls, "It's actually really good, you should have some too!"
"If that's the case, you shouldn't have gone anywhere," Han Yang retorted.
"I actually stopped by my family's house on my way back, and I'll get someone there prepare dinner and bring it back, so you don't need to cook." Helian Qing added.
The room was then plunged into darkness.
"Yes, Boss." Xiao Chen immediately called his older sister, explaining the reason for his call before handing to phone over to Helian Qing.
Following his return from the shower, Helian Qing found Han Yang was already fast asleep.
With his class coming to an end, Han Yang returned home, but Helian Qing had not come back as yet. Bored senseless, he simply opened up his computer, and looked over the PowerPoint presentation for the programming project he had been working on. Not long passed, since he had begun to check it over, before Helian Qing had returned.
The room was then plunged into darkness.
"! ! !" Xiao Chen's eyes shone in an instant, A doubled bonus! Oh my god! It's like I practically won the lottery!
Goodnight, Little Salted Fish.[5]
Later that night, Master Helian sorted out that picky mouth of Han Yang's in bed. Persistently kissing him, only releasing once the lad was gasping for air. Following that, out of nowhere, he smacked the younger man twice on his buttocks, then growled, "Sooner or later, I'll do you." After which, he got up, then headed directly to the bathroom, where the sound of running water could be heard soon after.
"I didn't come here for a meal, and Han Yang is at home." Helian Qing waved his hand in dismissal, "Anyway, is Aunt Zhou here."
"Not too shabby, right?" Han Yang replied.
"Oh, it's Chenpi Paigu!" Han Yang stirred the soup contents of the bowl with his spoon.
Helian Qing described Han Yang's condition to the person on the other line for a while, then listened when the other gave their recommendations, fastidiously taking notes. He then, very carefully, explained a few of Han Yang's habits and favourite foods, to guarantee he received the best solutions.
Author's Note:
Notes:
^2. 吉祥: Jí'xiáng: lit. Good luck. It's a polite greeting from the Qing Dynasty, used to welcome royalty. It's a line used in My Fair Princess too, so She Zhang was being cute.
^3. 饭桶: fàntǒng: lit. rice bucket. It could refer to some one who eats a lot, or as a way to say "fathead" / "good for nothing".
^4. 老子: Laozi: I. Meaning - it's just an arrogant way of referring to oneself as a guy.
^5. 小咸鱼干: This is the first time Helian Qing uses the full version of Han Yang's pet name. Remember I said before that unlike the Xianyu (salt fish - hopeless bum) Han Yang think he means, Helian Qing always used Xianyu Gan, which I believe he's using to mean, freelancer or 'comeback kid'. (I don't read ahead, so I don't know yet 😥)
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