TYMRHBDES Chapter 158

The water in the bathtub was crystal clear.

Pei Yu glanced at it, then scooped up the person outside, undressed him, and gently lowered him into the warm water.

The soothing warmth made Jiang Luoluo hum softly in contentment.

Pei Yu’s breath caught in his throat.

His original plan to simply let Luo Luo soak while he left the room instantly crumbled.

He couldn’t resist glancing back into the tub.

The porcelain-delicate figure lay submerged, slender fingers draped over the tub’s edge, glistening with water droplets. They looked fragile, almost too delicate to bear any weight, yet shone with a dazzling whiteness, as if the slightest pressure would leave a mark.

Luo Luo’s eyes were obediently closed, his long lashes damp with mist, clinging softly to his cheeks. His lips were a vivid red, like those of a sleeping prince, utterly docile and irresistible.

‘ He wouldn’t resist anything I did.’

‘He would let me do whatever I wanted, let me indulge my every whim.’

Pei Yu’s feet remained rooted to the spot, his gaze as deep and turbulent as the ocean.

He stood motionless for a long moment, letting his inner turmoil tear at him.

Yet he didn’t leave.

He closed the bathroom door, letting the swirling mist gradually envelop him.

Then he moved forward.

Kneeling on one knee before the tub, he lowered his head and pressed a kiss to Luo Luo’s soft lips…

***

As he was carried out of the bathroom, wrapped up like a little snowball, the person’s eyelids fluttered.

With the sound of a hairdryer, Jiang Luoluo rubbed his eyes sleepily.

He tilted his small face up to look at Pei Yu, his wet eyes unfocused and a little dazed.

His voice, softened by the steam, was particularly sweet and gentle. “Thank you~”

After speaking, he sniffled.

His face flushed with a tipsy glow, he stared at his palm for several seconds before lifting it to show Pei Yu.

His soft voice carried a hint of grievance. “It’s red…”

He sniffled again, tilting his face up at Pei Yu in a childlike plea, as if seeking comfort.

“It hurts so much… It’s so hot…”

Pei Yu cleared his throat, put down the hairdryer, and squatted awkwardly in front of him.

He gently took Jiang Luoluo’s soft little hand and apologized, “I’m sorry.”

Jiang Luoluo didn’t understand why he was apologizing. His long eyelashes fluttered, his moist eyes filled with confusion.

Pei Yu held his fingers, his voice slightly husky. “Let’s blow on it for our little darling, okay?”

Jiang Luoluo nodded obediently and brought his hand to Pei Yu’s lips, his voice soft and sweet. “Blow~”

He was so obedient.

So obedient and beautiful.

It was as if he had grown exactly according to Pei Yu’s heart’s desire.

Pei Yu cradled Jiang Luoluo’s small hands and gently blew on them.

Jiang Luoluo suddenly withdrew his hands and draped them over his shoulders, leaning against him and burying his face in his shoulder.

“Pei Yu…”

“I’m so hot… so, so hot…”

Pei Yu’s Adam’s apple bobbed.

His voice was husky. “I’m hot too.”

The hands on his shoulders were soft and limp, and his voice was equally soft. “Pei Yu, my butt is hot.”

Hearing his voice, Pei Yu’s Adam’s apple bobbed again. The hand he had around his waist tightened slowly, as if he wanted to pull him even closer.

Then the voice from his shoulder continued:

“My ears are hot too…”

Pei Yu’s voice was hoarse. “Should we go to bed?”

The person on his shoulder nodded.

A flash of joy lit Pei Yu’s eyes as he prepared to lift him into his arms.

But in the next instant,

a large, fluffy tail slapped him across the face with a *thwack*.

Pei Yu snapped back to reality.

The familiar tail, the familiar fur, the familiar swaying arc.

He froze for a moment, then realized what had happened and nearly laughed in exasperation. He pinched the small face nestled against his chest.

“And you still say you’re not a little fox spirit!”

Jiang Luoluo tilted his head back, belatedly looking up at Pei Yu.

The large tail swayed behind his head, its long, furry tip flicking back and forth.

Two ears suddenly sprouted from the top of his head, long and perked up like those of a very alert little fox.

But this little fox was drunk, his eyelids flushed red and his expression dazed.

Pei Yu couldn’t resist reaching out to pinch the tip of one ear. Jiang Luoluo’s body trembled slightly.

His cheeks were flushed pink and felt burning hot.

Pei Yu seemed to understand something, looking at him with a smile. “So sensitive, huh?”

Jiang Luoluo tried to cover his fox ears with both hands, but the fennec fox’s ears were far too large and long for his small hands to conceal.

The tips of his ears remained exposed, paired with his bewildered expression, making Pei Yu’s heart flutter.

“Do all little foxes lie? Or is it just you?” Pei Yu scooped him up and tossed him onto the bed.

The bath towel slipped open as Jiang Luoluo landed on the mattress, creating a small indentation.

His long, snow-white fox tail swished through the air before settling gently across his smooth, jade-like calf.

The person on the bed stared blankly at his fox tail, his red lips parting in a surprised “Ah—”

Pei Yu unbuttoned his shirt with one hand, watching the person on the bed with a half-amused, half-teasing expression. “What? Not going to keep weaving your lies?”

He casually tossed his shirt to the floor, revealing his sculpted chest and abs. A hint of a smile played on his handsome face as he stepped closer, his eyes gleaming with predatory intent.

“Do you remember our first meeting?”

“You told me not to come any closer?”

“You weren’t wearing any clothes?”

He bent down, his fingers pinching Little Fox’s chin, his voice laced with suppressed anger.

“Isn’t that right, Little Fox spirit?”

Jiang Luoluo’s mind was still hazy, but his instincts remained sharp. Under Pei Yu’s intense gaze, he leaned back slightly, whispering a desperate reminder:

“I’m a male fox… Pei Yu, you know that…”

Pei Yu leaned in closer, his ear piercing glinting under the light. His sharp, phoenix-shaped eyes churned with dark intensity, his gaze feeling almost tangible as it slowly, inch by inch, invaded Jiang Luoluo’s skin.

“A male fox, huh…”

Pei Yu clicked his tongue softly, feigning regret, though his eyes burned with excitement.

“I don’t believe you.”

Pei Yu’s lips curled into a predatory smile as he tugged at the towel draped over Jiang Luoluo’s body, slowly pulling it down.

“Whether you’re male or female… let me see for myself.”

Jiang Luoluo’s face flushed crimson at his words.

His small hands clutched the bath towel tightly, refusing to let go.

‘ What do you mean you don’t believe me?’

‘What do you mean you need to see for yourself?’

He had already touched him! Yet here he was, lying through his teeth.

‘ He’s such a…’

‘Such a shameless bastard!’

Unfortunately, being small and weak, even with all his strength, the bath towel barely covering him was gradually pulled away by Pei Yu.

The complete Little Fox stood before Pei Yu.

Pei Yu lowered his head, leisurely observing him with a faint smile. He scrutinized him from head to toe, slowly and meticulously.

His deep, magnetic voice carried a hint of satisfied amusement as he drawled, “Tsk…”

“So you really are a little male fox…”

Jiang Luoluo’s face burned so red it could bleed.

‘ Here we go again!’

Pei Yu was about to wear that “I want to sleep with you” expression again!

The horrifying scene he had witnessed in Pei Yu’s pocket during their first meeting flashed before his eyes. Jiang Luoluo hastily wrapped his arms around his large tail, trying to shield himself.

Pei Yu reached out and patted his head.

“What are you afraid of?”

“We’re going to get married sooner or later anyway. Why not seize the moment and consummate our marriage tonight?”

“Get used to it early, and you won’t be scared on our wedding night.”

Clutching his tail, Jiang Luoluo muttered timidly under his breath:

“Liar!”

“And you call yourself a straight man!”

“I’ve never seen a straight man act like this!”

Thinking about the beautiful night ahead, Pei Yu cheerfully let him grumble without arguing, sweeping him into his arms with a long arm.

He closed his eyes, lowered his head, and leaned in for a kiss.

Suddenly, the weight in his arms vanished. Pei Yu looked down and found himself kissing empty air.

He opened his eyes to find a palm-sized fennec fox on the bedsheets, its fluffy little head tilted up as it chirped adorably at him.

Pei Yu: “……”

Pei Yu: …………

Half a minute later, Pei Yu’s face was practically green with rage. He scooped up the little fox with one hand, forcing it to meet his gaze.

“Tell me, how do you change back?”

The little fox rubbed its paws together and wagged its tail cheerfully.

Pei Yu: “You can’t change back?”

The Little Fox’s joyfully wagging tail froze mid-air, its crystal-clear, glass-like eyes fixed on Pei Yu, head tilted slightly.

Pei Yu didn’t believe it.

He let out a cold laugh, every inch the villain. “You think this will stop me from doing what I want?”

The Little Fox’s tail twitched, then stood straight up behind it like a flag.

Pei Yu gripped the Little Fox’s tiny body, turning it over and examining it from every angle.

The more he looked, the more conflicted his expression became.

This little fox was so small it barely filled his palm. If he tossed it onto the bed, he might never find it again…

What could he possibly do to it?

The Little Fox’s round, wide eyes were also observing Pei Yu.

Realizing Pei Yu couldn’t do anything to it, the Little Fox happily clutched its tail and flopped onto Pei Yu’s palm, chirping excitedly in a clear, childish voice, “Chirp chirp chirp!” Overjoyed!

***

The next morning, Pei Yu tucked the Little Fox into his pocket and took him to the film set.

Zhang Hao was equally excited, constantly peeking into Pei Yu’s pocket, his voice brimming with glee:

“Brother Pei! Didn’t you say the Little Fox ran away? How did you find him again?”

Pei Yu pulled the Little Fox out of his pocket, his cold, sharp features softening with indulgence as he looked at him.

“He missed me and came back on his own.”

The Little Fox let out a soft “squeak” and wagged his tail in protest.

Zhang Hao clearly didn’t believe it.

Someone like their Brother Pei couldn’t possibly have a way with animals.

When he tried to feed pigeons in the square, they would fly around him in wide circles. Even stray cats on the street would dart away at his mere glance.

How could any animal possibly miss him?

The Little Fox sat perched in Brother Pei’s palm, his fluffy tail wagging merrily as if wholeheartedly agreeing with Zhang Hao’s thoughts.

Seeing this, Pei Yu tilted his hand slightly.

Afraid of falling, the Little Fox quickly clung to his finger with his claws, resembling a tiny koala bear, his short legs kicking frantically in mid-air.

Pei Yu watched him, his tone cool:

“You’re right. You ran away once already. You must not like me.”

“Who knows? If I take my eyes off you for a moment, you might run away again.”