Stealing The Wind But Not The Moon [Completed]

56. Did You Have A Particular Passion?

Chu Zhichen had a peaceful and dreamless sleep throughout the entire night. Whenever he went on a business trip without the Cana'an incense to help him sleep, his rest was disturbed.

But on this particular night, he seemed to catch a faint whiff of a woody fragrance.

As Chu Zhichen woke up at dawn, he found himself lying flat with his head tilted to the side. Opening his eyes, he came face to face with Xiang Mingzhang's Adam's apple.

Never had Chu Zhichen imagined what it would be like to share a bed with another man. The last time it happened under the influence of alcohol, ending in absurdity with him awakening alone.

Now, in this moment, he experienced firsthand as Chu Zhichen caressed the arm that lay on his waist. Even in a state of serene slumber, Xiang Mingzhang held him like an immovable mountain.

Considering his Wing Chun training, Chu Zhichen couldn't help but admire and criticize himself at the same time.

Xiang Mingzhang stirred slightly, and upon waking up, his first reaction was to raise his hand and touch Chu Zhichen's forehead to ensure he wasn't running a fever. He quickly withdrew his hand back to his waist.

Chu Zhichen couldn't break free from Xiang Mingzhang's hold and stated, "I need to get up."

Xiang Mingzhang embraced him and turned him to the side, saying, "Just give me ten more minutes of sleep."

Chu Zhichen raised his head and lightly brushed his fingers against Xiang Mingzhang's chin, once again catching a whiff of that delicate scent. Curiously, he asked, "What did you put on?"

"Hmm?" Xiang Mingzhang pondered momentarily; it was the bottle of aftershave water. "Does it smell good?"

Chu Zhichen replied, "It's reminiscent of the incense I burn."

Xiang Mingzhang intentionally downplayed the scent, admitting that he purposely brought it and applied it after showering.

He now said casually, "Burning incense isn't environmentally friendly, you know?"

Chu Zhichen responded, "Oh, then what should I do?"

Xiang Mingzhang unbuttoned Chu Zhichen's pajamas, pinching his supple waist. He suggested, "You could just get closer to me, and I'll let you enjoy the fragrance."

In the early hours of the morning, Chu Zhichen, sensitive to Xiang Mingzhang's teasing, endured the tingling sensations of being playfully toyed with.

He raised his hand and grabbed Xiang Mingzhang's vulnerable throat, slowly pushing him away while saying, "Just get closer? I thought I was going to set you ablaze."

Xiang Mingzhang wore a mischievous smile and quipped, "Strangling your neck on the bed, have you ever experienced that before?"

Chu Zhichen didn't comprehend, unsure if it was because of his gentle touch or merely a joke.

Xiang Mingzhang continued, "I'm here being set on fire, so how would you burn me? By using dripping wax?"

Chu Zhichen was completely in the dark, asking, "What are you trying to say?"

"Perhaps I should be asking, did you have any particular preferences before?" Xiang Mingzhang sounded suspicious, but he acknowledged his lack of knowledge, asking straightforwardly, "Are you into being dominant or submissive?"

Chu Zhichen was bewildered, replying, "What do you mean? I only know you're the CEO."

Xiang Mingzhang hugged Chu Zhichen tightly, cleared his throat, but his voice came out hoarse, remarking, "I reckon you're not capable of that; your fingers can't handle it, and it's even more likely that Master Chu would become the CEO."