Saving the overbearing CEO
Chapter 91: First World: Is He Seducing Me?

They ambled in silence till they reached Qie Ranzhe's Pavillion with one looking for words to comfort and the other thinking of ways to propose marriage. Like this, the two sat across each other uncertain of how to break the ice. It was Wen Qinxi who couldn't stand the silence anymore inquiring, "Are you okay?" but Qie Ranzhe didn't say a word only shaking his droopy head like a sad puppy.

Wen Qinxi felt his chest tighten sympathising with him. His father died in the mines when his mother was two months pregnant with Wen Danzhe and he was barely a year old. He had experienced the pain of losing someone but not the grieving process as he was too young to understand when it happened. At least he knew his father's death was accidental but how about Qie Ranzhe whose mother was murdered. Though it was just an in-game setting to Qie Ranzhe it was as real as day.

He stood up and sat next to him saying, "It gets easier just give it some time," but just as he finished saying this, Qie Ranzhe suddenly embraced him burying his head in Lin Jingxie's neck. He drew a long breathe sniffing that familiar scent and just like an addict his restless heart was momentarily settled. Qie Ranzhe wasn't polite in his actions tightening the hug as though intending to infuse their bodies together.

Wen Qinxi felt the man tighten his hold and assumed he was distressed so he gently stroked Qie Ranzhe's hair whispering comforting words. "You will be okay... I am here with you, okay?" If Wen Qinxi ever found out that this person was acting pitiful just to eat his tofu, he would beat him black and blue.

They stayed like this for what seemed like an eternity that is until a servant brought in some tea handing their passionate moment. Wen Qinxi had to push a reluctant Qie Ranzhe away as he was too embarrassed hugging Qie Ranzhe like that in the presence of onlookers. Having been pushed away like that, Qie Ranzhe glared at the servant with a 'you are finished' look that terrified the servant instantly turning her feet to jelly before scurrying away in an awkward manner.

Wen Qinxi didn't notice all this as he sipped his tea asking, "Why were you avoiding me before?" He initially wanted to let it slide but he didn't know what else to say to divert Qie Ranzhe's attention.

This was the last thing Qie Ranzhe wanted to talk about so he hurriedly lifted up Lin Jingxie's pants tying to check his knee as he had noticed earlier that lin Jingxie had been rubbing them in the main hall.

A shocked Wen Qinxi almost spit out his tea before panickingly asking, "What the fuck are you doing?" before slamming the cup on the table to stop Qie Ranzhe's disrespectful hands. He usually wouldn't have this much of a big reaction but his body immediately recalled that sensual night when Wen Qinxi junior shamelessly rubbed against Qie Ranzhe's thigh till he reached seventh Heaven, the most intense orgasm of his entire life. In fear of his junior waking up without permission, he grasped Qie Ranzhe's groping hands scolding him, "You can't just touch without permission."

Qie Ranzhe found his odd behaviour strange but chose the grown-up route that is not teasing Lin Jingxie. "I saw you rubbing your knees earlier and was only concerned for you?"

Wen Qinxi drooped his head ashamed responding with just one word, "Oh," and let him continue rolling up his pants to exam his knees.

They were red and slightly swollen with small lacerations from the gravel. Qie Ranzhe gently tapped the knee causing Wen Qinxi to grimace in pain grabbing hold of Qie Ranzhe's finger to stop his actions. "Don't, it hurts," he said before biting his lower lip in pain. To be frank the pain would be considered bearable but for a man who feared pain like him, it was equivalent to being stabbed in the gut.

Qie Ranzhe froze gawking at Lin Jingxie's alluring lash lips with amorous eyes. Why couldn't he just kiss him and deal with the consequences later? This seemed like a good plan so he leaned in with his arm crossing in front of Lin Jingxie till it reached the ground ultimately bringing his face closer till their warm breathe tangled with each other.

Wen Qinxi's heart raced like a bullet train yelling within, 'Fuck is he trying to seduce me!' but no one answered. Even the system that loved making snorty comments had gone AWOL (Absent without official leave).

A hot flush crept up on his face as he helplessly stammered, "Wha-what...what are you doing?" while leaning backwards.

Qie Ranzhe's eyes were hypnotised by Lin Jingxie's tempting lips. Ever since that kiss on the beach, he craved that delectable sweet taste which like fine wine intensified with age. Feeling Lin Jingxie's quail next to him, he snapped out of his trance and instantly wore a puzzled look while quickly making up an excuse. "I need this," he said taking his sword he had placed next to him earlier but was moved by Lin Jingxie when he came to sit next to him.

"Oh," replied Wen Qinxi in a hoarse voice as his throat felt extremely dry. His thirst intensified feeling as though the room had suddenly turned a few degrees warmer making it had to breathe. Qie Ranzhe grabbed his sword and stood up to get some fresh air saying, "Wait here l will go get you some ointment for your knees," but Wen Qinxi didn't hear anything simply patting his hot cheeks with his hands.

'Jolie l am so thirsty. Is it only me or it suddenly got hot?' he said now fanning his face while gulping down a cup of tea.

'Huh, probably thirsty for something else,' said the system feeling envious.

Wen Qinxi finished drinking his tea and asked,' What?' with a raised brow.

'Nothing,' said the system sensing impending danger.

Masked men had broken into the Pavillion and released knock-out powder rendering the entire mansion defenceless. The smell quickly spread to all four corners of the Pavillion including the dispensary were Qie Ranzhe was searching for the ointment. Once he smelt it, Qie Ranzhe in a frenzy dampened his handkerchief and covered his nose before dashing towards his room jumping over some collapsed servants. He hurriedly kicked down the door frantically searching for Lin Jingxie in the smoke-filled room but he wasn't there. Lin Jingxie had vanished.