108: cause trouble

"Oh, I see. I misunderstood you then, haha. A misunderstanding, a misunderstanding..." Sheng Xufeng, remembering his own righteous indignation from moments ago, felt quite guilty. "Don't worry, I absolutely won't tell anyone! Not even my brother!"

If Sheng Xufeng wasn't good at much else, his mouth was certainly tight enough.

Yan Qinghe let out a long sigh of relief. "Good, then I'll trouble you to keep it confidential. Anything else?"

"Nope! I'm hanging up!" Sheng Xufeng acted swiftly.

No sooner had he put down the phone here than a laughter that could pierce the heavens exploded.

"Haha... cunning rabbit... dog... hahaha..."

Yan Qinghe looked at the man laughing uncontrollably, Yan Muxuan, with eyes that could kill.

Yan Muxuan instantly stifled his laughter, turned, and vanished from the office.

Finally, with everyone gone, Yan Qinghe relaxed, leaning back in his chair. What kind of mess was this! Even the saying 'When the cunning rabbit dies, the hound is boiled' had come up!

After resting with his eyes closed for a while, he still couldn't calm his mind. He simply decided to call his elder brother.

"..."

Yan Zhuoyang had actually learned a bit about the situation here as well, so when he answered the phone, both sides fell into a long silence.

In the end, it was the somewhat guilty Yan Zhuoyang who spoke first.

"Well, you know, it was all Zhuohua's idea, and it wasn't a good one!" Yan Zhuoyang sounded quite self-righteous. "I will definitely increase his training intensity and punish him properly!"

"...Putting aside the fact that you're punishing my wife right in front of me, Elder Brother," Yan Qinghe's voice was flat, "why did you agree to such a terrible idea in the first place?"

"Well, I occasionally want to stir up a little trouble for fun too. Isn't that how everyone in the Yan Family is?"

"Zhuohua happens to be starting anti-fatigue training. You're allowed to stay for one night this week. Do whatever you want."

"Deal."

Talking to Yan Zhuoyang was always so straightforward!

He never expected to have a chance to 'have' his wife during the training period. Yan Qinghe finally felt a tiny bit of consolation. Adjusting his slightly expectant mood, he prepared to start work.

But before he could even look at one document, he picked up his phone again. He still had to deal with these matters; otherwise, letting it continue like this was truly unbearable.

Yan Qinghe posted a message on his moments.

"Regarding the matter of my wife, Yan Zhuohua, being confined: the real reason is that he risked investigating some matters against the family's wishes. It has nothing to do with me being beaten. The rumor that he was confined for hitting me is just him stirring up trouble out of boredom during his confinement to mess with me."

"As for me being beaten, it's just a bit of marital spice. So, there's no need for anyone to play the neutral arbiter or seize the opportunity to cause trouble. Yan Zhuohua is my wife. I'm happy to indulge him when he stirs up trouble, but if *you* stir up trouble, I certainly won't let it slide lightly. Please take note."

After posting the moments update, Yan Qinghe turned off his phone and focused on work, ignoring any follow-up.

But for all the big shots, Chairman Yan rarely posted a long moments update, and it was about rumors at that. Everyone was very enthusiastic.

The guilty Yan Zhuoyang was the first to give it a 'like,' which also represented the Yan Family's endorsement of the truthfulness of Yan Qinghe's post.

The also somewhat guilty Sheng Xufeng came to add his support. As Yan Zhuohua's best friend in a practical sense, he could somewhat represent Yan Zhuohua's stance.

Below that, a cacophony of voices appeared.

"I knew the two of you were deeply devoted; there couldn't possibly be a problem!"

"Beaten? Marital spice? I have a very interesting association in mind~"

"Rest assured, Chairman Yan, we definitely support the sincere love between you and your wife!"

"Those who tried to profit from the situation were indeed excessive and deserve severe punishment!"

...

Regardless of how many comments below were just watching the spectacle and how many were genuinely supportive, after posting that long moments update, Yan Qinghe's life finally returned to peace.

This peace lasted until Saturday, the day Yan Qinghe had set to go 'visit the prisoner.'

Today was fine and sunny, with the faintest hint of spring in the air.

But Yan Qinghe still arrived at the Military Camp in the evening, after all. Elder Brother had only allowed him to stay for one night, not during the day.

Once again at 11 PM, Yan Zhuohua was released back to his dormitory.

Today was indeed a bit strange. They were in the middle of anti-fatigue training these past two days. Lin Fang allowing him two hours of sleep would have been an act of extraordinary leniency. Why on earth would he be released back to the dorm to rest for a whole night? This wasn't right. There must be a trap!

Although Yan Zhuohua suspected Lin Fang had set some scheme for him, considering it was still part of the training, he didn't dwell on it and headed towards the dorm. It wasn't until he once again saw Yan Qinghe waiting for him in the room that he realized it was probably because it was time for their weekly two-hour meeting.

Seeing her husband, Yan Zhuohua didn't bother thinking deeply about why, for a two-hour meeting, he was given a whole night's rest. After all, how could Yan Qinghe ever harm him!

But today, he actually would.

When Yan Qinghe pulled him into an embrace as soon as they met, Yan Zhuohua was still overjoyed, thinking Yan Qinghe missed him. He cooperated quite willingly, letting Yan Qinghe kiss his collarbone freely.

But things quickly took a wrong turn. Yan Qinghe's actions grew increasingly unrestrained. He even took out some 'essentials' and small toys from his pocket.

Realizing something was terribly amiss, Yan Zhuohua instantly began to struggle, but was quickly subdued by Yan Qinghe's words.

"Do you remember what I said the night we returned from the medical check-up?"

Yan Zhuohua's struggling froze instantly. He thought back and forth for a long time, but under Yan Qinghe's meaningful gaze, he finally gave up resisting, letting Yan Qinghe press him onto the bed.

At 3 AM, Yan Qinghe, who had finally indulged himself after half a month, looked with lingering desire at Yan Zhuohua beside him, who could barely move a finger.

"Do you know why Elder Brother agreed to let me come 'educate' you properly today?"

*What do you mean? You've had your fun and now there's a lecture session too?*

Unfortunately, he didn't dare say that out loud.

"Why?" Yan Zhuohua's voice was weak, as if it might dissipate the next second.

Yan Qinghe chuckled softly and carefully recounted his own absurd experiences during this period.

The already quite obedient Yan Zhuohua became even more docile and understanding after hearing these melodramatic plotlines, allowing Yan Qinghe's fingers to roam over his body.

"So, Elder Brother promised me I could stay here for one night and do whatever I wanted. Coincidentally, it can even count as part of your anti-fatigue training!"

*How utterly cruel you are!*

"I cleaned up quite a mess for you!" Yan Qinghe said, feeling around the head of the bed for Yan Zhuohua's phone. He opened the moments app and kindly held it in front of Yan Zhuohua's eyes for him to see clearly.

"Here, give it a 'like'!"

Seeing that Yan Zhuohua truly had no strength, Yan Qinghe decided to see the good deed through. He helped him give a 'like' under his own moments post. After liking it, Yan Qinghe casually scrolled through the bizarre comments below but couldn't be bothered to engage with those people.

"So... do you forgive me now?" Yan Zhuohua's pitiful voice came from beside him.

Yan Qinghe looked down at his wife'sdelicate and charming (charming and pitiful) appearance. Truth be told, it was far more captivating than Liang Guiwan that day, and it was his exclusive version!

"Since you've been punished, of course I forgive you."

Yan Zhuohua breathed a sigh of relief. At least this matter was finally over.

"Alright, it's past 3 AM. Get some sleep." Yan Qinghe finally had a pang of conscience. "Before I came, Elder Brother said I'm not allowed to help you tidy the room, so you'll have to get up a bit earlier tomorrow to clean up yourself."

*I'll die of exhaustion! Why didn't you just finish me off during sex?*

Full of grief and indignation, Yan Zhuohua said, "I know."

"Good boy. Next time I come, I won't put you through this. I'll even bring your favorite candies and cakes!"

Soothed by Yan Qinghe's gentle words and with anticipation for their next meeting, Yan Zhuohua finally fell into a peaceful sleep.