He was a man, and MeiIn was also a man, so the shameful thought of 'Does he like me?' was absolutely impossible!
Xie Sen patted his face and tried to forget all the messy thoughts in his mind. At the same time, he thought to himself that he absolutely could not let MeiIn know that he had such thoughts. It was too shameful.
When he carried the bowl of fries to the living room, his face had returned to normal. He put the fries in front of MeiIn: "Try it and see if it tastes good."
MeiIn picked up a piece and smiled: "It's very good. Are these all made with potatoes?"
Xie Sen nodded and smiled: "There are two watermelons in the fridge. You can eat them at noon." These were the watermelons that he received when he exchanged for the watermelon vines.
MeiIn looked at him with gentle eyes: "Okay."
Xie Sen looked at the + 2 energy notification in front of him and couldn't help but think that MeiIn really liked to eat watermelons!
He happily ate breakfast with MeiIn and then went to work. It was Saturday, and he was supposed to be off, but he wasn't sure how long he would be in the forest. He thought that the longer the break, the better, so he specially applied for overtime.
During his free time, he received a request for help from a colleague. A giant beast had injured its hind leg, but it was particularly uncooperative. As long as the caretaker tried to get close to it, it would unceremoniously kick them and knock them down.
Xie Sen didn't say anything and went over to help. He successfully calmed the giant beast and let his colleague clean its wound and bandage it.
The beast master thanked him gratefully and then left with its contracted beast.
His colleague rubbed his waist and said: "Thank you so much. It's good that you helped. Otherwise, even with my strong body, I wouldn't have been able to stand being knocked down. If I had known, I would have put a carpet on the ground."
Xie Sen smiled and shook his head to indicate that he was welcome. The scene of MeiIn thanking him in the morning suddenly appeared in his mind. He hesitated for a moment and couldn't help but ask: "Do you have any etiquette for thanking me?"
The colleague blinked: "Do you want me to give you a red packet?"
Xie Sen hurriedly waved his hand: "No, no, don't misunderstand."
The colleague laughed: "Haha, I'm just joking. You've helped me so many times. Do you think I don't know you? But what did you mean by your question just now? "
Xie Sen's expression became slightly uncomfortable. He touched his forehead and asked, "Is there any etiquette of kissing each other's forehead out of gratitude?"
"I'll go!" His colleague instantly understood what he meant. He jumped up and said angrily, "What kind of etiquette is this? Who took advantage of you? Who in the department doesn't know that you have a boyfriend? How dare he use such a lousy excuse to take advantage of you? Tell me and I'll beat him up for you! Yes, tell Manager Sun that if he dares to harass a colleague, ask the manager to fire him! "
Xie Sen didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He stopped his colleague, who was about to walk to Sun Mao's office, and said, "Don't be impulsive. No one is taking advantage of me," he said, "It's just that I saw two guests on the way here. One of them thanked the other and then kissed the other on the forehead. I was a little curious."
His colleague laughed and said, "They're definitely either partners or lovers." He patted Xie Sen's shoulder and said, "Hai, you already have a boyfriend, but you still did such a bold thing. Why are you still so innocent? You're still young and inexperienced."
Xie Sen's mouth twitched. Could he not mention that 'bold thing'? Nothing happened at all!
But … he was in a trance. If it wasn't the etiquette of thanking someone, why would MeiIn do that?
"Hey, what are you thinking about? You're blushing." His colleague nudged him with his shoulder and teased him with a smile.
Xie Sen came back to his senses and said, "No, nothing. I'm going to work."
Before he got off work that night, Xie Sen had asked for leave in advance. When he returned to the apartment, MeiIn was sitting on the sofa. When Xie Sen saw him, his gaze couldn't help but fall on his lips.
So, what does that mean? He … likes me? Bah, what nonsense is he thinking!
"What's wrong?" MeiIn raised his eyebrows when he saw him staring at him without saying anything.
"Nothing." Xie Sen quickly withdrew his gaze and walked to the kitchen, "I'm going to make dinner."
"I'm done. I'm keeping it warm. It's still early, so we can eat later," MeiIn said.
Xie Sen sat on the sofa and asked, "What time are we leaving tomorrow morning?"
"We'll meet here at half past six. We'll leave at half past seven. The aircraft is fast, so we'll arrive at our destination around nine."
Xie Sen silently calculated in his mind. The aircraft's speed was about twelve kilometers per minute, which was about the same as modern airplanes.
He thought about the things he needed to bring, but suddenly remembered that he didn't have a space backpack!
He didn't know how long he would stay in the forest, and the weather in the forest was changeable. He had to at least bring some clothes. Carrying a backpack was definitely not as convenient as wearing a small piece of jewelry.
"I forgot to buy a space backpack," he said as he opened his bracelet, "Fortunately, the logistics are fast now. I'll buy one now."
"No need," MeiIn held his wrist with his right hand and opened his left palm, "This is for you."
Xie Sen saw the silver ring on his palm and was stunned, "Why are you giving me this?"
"I missed your birthday, so I want to make up for it," MeiIn said and paused, "I like the gift you gave me today."
Xie Sen looked at him, "My gift?"
"Potato cakes and potato chips. I like both." MeiIn looked serious.
Xie Sen was stunned. These weren't gifts at all. They were just breakfast he made to celebrate MeiIn's birthday.
He never thought that MeiIn would treat them as gifts.
Was it because he personally gave them to him and said birthday wishes at the same time?
Seeing MeiIn give him a gift so seriously, he was moved. He didn't explain that these weren't gifts. He just thought that he must give MeiIn a gift on his birthday next year.
He smiled, "We didn't know each other on my birthday, so there's no need to give me a gift. According to your calculations, don't you have to give me seventeen gifts?"
MeiIn pondered for a moment and said seriously, "When we come back from the forest, I'll give you a gift."
"No," Xie Sen waved his hand. That shameful thought popped up again. He was so good to him. Did he really just see him as a brother? "I'm joking. Please don't give me a gift, or I'll have to give you one too."
"You don't have to." MeiIn put the ring on his left little finger, "I'll give it to you."
Xie Sen's fingers curled up subconsciously. He felt that MeiIn was more and more strange. He looked at MeiIn's expression and said with a smile, "How can I do that? We're brothers. How can I take advantage of you?"
MeiIn's expression changed slightly and he looked at him. When their eyes met, Xie Sen's heart skipped a beat. Why did MeiIn's gaze make him panic?
He looked away and changed the topic, "Have you informed Long Teng and Bai Jiao about tomorrow's arrangements?"
"I've informed them." MeiIn looked at him deeply. He stood up and said, "I'll go get dinner."
During dinner, Xie Sen didn't speak much. He intentionally avoided MeiIn's gaze. When Tuan Tuan came back, he gave it a small piece of watermelon skin. Tuan Tuan grabbed the watermelon skin and ate it happily in a corner. It didn't pester anyone.
Xie Sen felt a headache coming on. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that MeiIn seemed to be interested in him.
He had heard people say before that when a person was immersed in a thought, even if all the things they thought about were fake, the more they thought about it, the more they would subconsciously think they were real. It was like self-hypnosis.
He felt sorry for his brother. He had hypnotized himself to think that MeiIn was someone who had feelings for him. It was an insult to MeiIn's sincere brotherly love for him!
"Are you avoiding me?" Xie Sen was washing the dishes with a conflicted expression. MeiIn put an arm around his shoulder from behind and looked at him deeply.
Xie Sen's face turned red. He avoided eye contact and said, "I'm sorry, I … I'm so bad!"
MeiIn's deep expression froze. He didn't expect him to say that. "Why are you avoiding me?"
"I, I, I …" Xie Sen gritted his teeth. He felt that it was worse to let his imagination run wild. It was better to explain it clearly and then laugh it off and say that MeiIn was good-looking and treated him well. He couldn't help but think about it.
He turned around, straightened his neck, and quickly said in one breath, "I'm sorry, I insulted your brotherly love for me. I thought you had feelings for me, haha …"
He was about to laugh it off and explain himself. He also wanted to say that he wouldn't think about it if he said it out loud. However, he was interrupted by MeiIn.
"I didn't insult you." MeiIn looked down at him. His eyes were deep and focused. "I have feelings for you."
"Ah?" Xie Sen was stunned.
MeiIn lifted his chin. "I wanted to take it slow, but it's good that you felt it. I like you. I want you to be my partner."
Xie Sen suddenly took a step back and bumped into the sink. His expression instantly twisted.
MeiIn put his arm around his waist and pulled him forward. "Be careful." He turned around with him in this position. The two of them switched positions. MeiIn said, "I'll wash the dishes."
He washed the dishes neatly and wiped them clean one by one.
Xie Sen stared at his back. He was screaming like a groundhog in his heart. He must have been hallucinating, right? Otherwise, how could anyone be so calm after a confession?
Shouldn't he be anxiously waiting for the other person's response? At least ask for the other person's opinion.
Wait! Xie Sen came back to his senses. This' other person 'was him!
He was confessed to by a man. This man was also his good brother! He was still thinking that there was something wrong with his good brother's reaction. Wasn't he the one who was wrong?
Xie Sen covered his face. For a moment, he forgot that there was foam on his hands when he was washing the dishes. His face was instantly covered with foam. He hurriedly spat twice and blew away the foam at the corner of his mouth.
MeiIn turned his head and saw him like this. He chuckled. Xie Sen blushed and washed his face with his hands. He muttered in his heart, What are you laughing at? It's all because of you!
After washing the dishes, the two of them walked out of the kitchen. MeiIn looked deeply at Xie Sen and said, "I won't force you. Don't hide from me." Then he sat on the sofa and arranged the measuring instrument.
Xie Sen watched for a while. When he saw MeiIn calmly doing business, he slapped his head. He was being unreasonable. Let nature take its course!
He glanced at MeiIn. Although he had never thought of being with a man, the other person was MeiIn. He didn't feel disgusted at all.
He stopped thinking about it and went into the bedroom to train his plants.
The next day, Xie Sen woke up before six o 'clock. He made a big pot of boiled meat with watermelon rind. As soon as he finished cooking, Bai Jiao and Long Teng arrived.
Both of them were wearing colorful combat uniforms and black leather military boots. They were the same style as Xie Sen's MeiIn's clothes. They were both bought from the outdoor store recommended by MeiIn.
Xie Sen treated them to breakfast. Bai Jiao took a bite and found that the taste was much better than usual. "What did you add?"
"Watermelon rind," Xie Sen said.
Long Teng blew on the steam and ate the meat in big mouthfuls. At the same time, he didn't forget to explain to Bai Jiao, "The rind is also super delicious when eaten directly! It's crispy and fragrant! "
Xie Sen smiled. Yesterday, he and MeiIn had only eaten one watermelon. He put the other one in his backpack. He didn't tell them because he wanted to give them a surprise.
After breakfast, the four of them sat on the sofa. MeiIn gave each of them a wristband. "This is a communication device. There may be no signal in the depths of the forest. This device will ignore all signals within a kilometer. Just in case, there's a strong signal ray on it."
As he spoke, he pressed a button on the device. "This is a red light. It's a distress signal. This is a green light. It's a safe signal." He looked at Long Teng with a warning look. "Don't press it if you don't need to."
Long Teng stared at him. "I won't press it!" As he spoke, his wristband suddenly lit up with a strong penetrating red light. He laughed and said, "Look, this is a red light. I'll remember it." He quickly turned it off.
Xie Sen and Bai Jiao looked at him helplessly. He repeatedly assured them that there wouldn't be any mistakes.
They put on their wristbands. Bai Jiao gave each of them a box of ointment. "I've made some improvements. The ointment is more effective than the previous one. It also lasts longer. You can apply it now."
The four of them made a series of preparations in MeiIn's apartment. Not long after, the aircraft that MeiIn had booked arrived.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
