After moving out of the Tian family's home, Lu Yao found himself in a predicament. Although only half of the old house had collapsed, the kitchen lacked a bed, and while adults could manage sleeping on the ground, it was too cold for children.
Zhao Beichuan seemed to understand his concern. "Don't worry. You and Xiaonian and Xiaodou can stay at Grandma Zhao's place. I'll let them know later."
Grandma Zhao's house had only two rooms, similar in size to Zhao Beichuan's previous home, making it quite cramped for so many people.
Moreover, as a guy sharing a bed with a stranger would surely lead to gossip.
Tian Dazhuang's words from earlier still lingered in his mind, and although Lu Yao hadn't fully embraced his identity as a guy, such comments were never easy to hear.
"Let Xiaonian and Xiaodou stay there. I'll sleep in the back kitchen."
Zhao Beichuan hesitated. "Alright, I'll clear out the kitchen tonight and stay with you."
Lu Yao's face flushed red. He, he, he was going to sleep with him? Was this a hint?
Heaven above, earth below, was he finally going to lose his virginity? His mind was filled with the sounds of drums and firecrackers.
Zhao Beichuan took Zhao Xiaonian and Zhao Xiaodou to Grandma Zhao's place next door and explained the situation. "The kids keep fighting over there, so they'll stay here for a few days. It's still ten coins per day."
Grandma Zhao waved her hand. "No need for money. A few days don't warrant payment."
Zhao Beichuan didn't argue further, knowing he would repay her once the new house was built and he had more funds.
Some luggage was left for the children, while the rest was taken back to the old house. Lu Yao carried a quilt, following Zhao Beichuan closely.
His mind was flooded with unspeakable images, causing him to chuckle oddly from time to time.
Should he take a bath before anything happened? He had been sweating a lot lately; would he be rejected?
He heard the first time could be painful and required lubrication. Would cooking oil work?
Guys could get pregnant, but how exactly did that happen? Just as he was smiling uncontrollably, the person in front suddenly stopped.
"Ouch." Lu Yao bumped into Zhao Beichuan's back.
"Why did you stop?"
"I'm getting some straw to make your bed."
"Oh." Lu Yao went ahead to tidy up the kitchen.
Soon, Zhao Beichuan returned with a bundle of dry straw and laid it flat on the kitchen floor.
Lu Yao hesitated. "Won't it be too narrow if we only lay it on one side?"
"Isn't it enough for you alone?"
"Alone... I tend to toss and turn in my sleep, afraid I might roll off the bed at night."
"I'll add more straw for you." Zhao Beichuan then left to fetch more.
Lu Yao threw the quilt on the ground in frustration. His third uncle's wife's cousin didn't even want to sleep with him! He had been dreaming of something better!
Soon, Zhao Beichuan came back with more straw and widened the bed. "Sleep on this side tonight. If anything happens, just call me."
"What about you?"
