Chapter 49 - The Supporting Villain Is Raising a Cub Online

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"That's a Fox Tail!"

 

 

Tan Qing, pinned down on the bed by He Mingyu, wriggled left and right.

 

Realizing he couldn't escape or overpower him, he quickly gave in.

 

He tilted his head up obediently, cautiously asking He Mingyu, "You're not really going to send the little one to be a specimen in a lab, are you?"

 

He Mingyu had both of Tan Qing's hands restrained above his head, their bodies sinking into the soft mattress together.

 

He remained silent.

 

Tan Qing began to reason with him, while still squirming in an attempt to find an opening. "Look at how cute the little one is, all round and silly. It wouldn't be right to make him a specimen, right?"

 

Because of all his wriggling, a few strands of Tan Qing's normally smooth hair had stuck up like little antennae on top of his head. Combined with his damp, wide eyes, he looked utterly harmless.

 

He Mingyu effortlessly kept Tan Qing's movements in check with one hand, while using the other to smooth down those stray strands of hair one by one. "Would you be angry if I sent the child away?"

 

Tan Qing: "..."

 

He kicked He Mingyu hard. "Isn't that obvious?! If you dare send the little one to a lab, we're done for good!"

 

Tan Qing had expected that saying this would make He Mingyu even angrier. In fact, he was already planning to escape with the child if things went south.

 

But instead, He Mingyu hooked his leg around Tan Qing's ankle, pressing his weight down further, pinning both of Tan Qing's flailing legs to the soft bed.

 

Tan Qing: "..."

 

He Mingyu's face hovered just above Tan Qing's nose.

 

While Tan Qing was tense and ready to fight at any moment, He Mingyu seemed unusually calm. He even reached out and pinched the tip of Tan Qing's nose, asking, "How does it feel?"

 

Tan Qing bared his teeth. "How does what feel?!"

 

He Mingyu lowered his head, his expression emotionless. "Aren't you very happy to be pinched by Ji Yanxiu?"

 

Tan Qing: "..."

 

If his legs weren't pinned down by He Mingyu right now, he would've kicked this damn human to death!

 

But as it was, the fox had no choice but to bow to the pressure.

 

Tan Qing's eyes darted back and forth before looking pitifully at He Mingyu. "Since you've already found out, can't we just let it go?"

 

He Mingyu shook his head. "No."

 

Tan Qing: "..."

 

Plan B then. He gently brushed his hand against the palm of He Mingyu's. "Then, don't send the little one away?"

 

He Mingyu's palm, resting on Tan Qing's wrist, was tickled by the movement.

 

In response, he changed his grip, intertwining their fingers.

 

Then.

 

He Mingyu spoke softly, "If you don't want me to send him away, why did you abandon him in the hospital? Why pretend not to know him, hmm?"

 

Tan Qing: "..."

 

He Mingyu's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and his voice grew huskier. "Is that how demons, or spirits, treat their children?"

 

Tan Qing: "..."

 

With something hard pressing uncomfortably against his lower abdomen and unable to move under He Mingyu's weight, the fox was not happy.

 

He glared at He Mingyu and huffed, "When I was four months old, I could already dig out rabbit nests in the mountains! Look at the little one—he can't even catch a hamster!"

 

He Mingyu: "..."

 

He Mingyu took a deep breath and replied helplessly, "He's my son. Why would I teach him how to catch rabbits?"

 

Tan Qing, ever quick on his feet, shot back, "You admit he's your son, so you're not going to send him away, right?"

 

He Mingyu swiftly crushed Tan Qing's hopes. "If you're so afraid of me sending him away, why did you get involved with Ji Yanxiu?"

 

Tan Qing pursed his lips, unsure of how to answer.

 

Before he could respond, He Mingyu leaned down and pressed a kiss to the corner of his lips.

 

After the kiss, He Mingyu's mood seemed to lighten.

 

He reached out and undid the first button of Tan Qing's shirt. "Tan Qing, weren't you so bold in the hospital? Are you scared now?"

 

Tan Qing: "..."

 

A little.

 

Mainly because if he shifted back into his true form, he still wouldn't be able to beat He Mingyu. Then what?

 

Always adaptable, Tan Qing quickly softened his tone, speaking in a sticky, coaxing voice. "I know I was wrong. I won't flirt with Ji Yanxiu anymore. Just don't send the little one away, alright?"

 

He Mingyu raised an eyebrow. "Just Ji Yanxiu?"

 

Tan Qing blinked innocently and said sincerely, "I didn't flirt with anyone else!"

 

He Mingyu seemed doubtful of the truth in Tan Qing's words.

 

He propped himself up on one hand, gazing into Tan Qing's eyes for a long moment before sighing softly. "Humans make vows to prove their sincerity. Demons must have something similar, don't they?"

 

The fox, who had been relatively relaxed beneath He Mingyu's weight, suddenly tensed up, shaking his head vehemently like a drumbeat. "No, no! Demons are just big liars!"

 

He Mingyu: "..."

 

He Mingyu's expression darkened. "Is that so? Then your promises are unreliable too."

 

Tan Qing scrambled to patch things up. "No, no! I'm very honest, and I always keep my word!"

 

He Mingyu reached out, gently tucking a stray lock of hair behind Tan Qing's ear. "Then swear it."

 

Tan Qing: "..."

 

Fine! I'll swear!

 

After all, the last person who forced him to swear had long been reduced to dust.

 

Tan Qing puffed out his cheeks in frustration and declared, "If I ever flirt with Ji Yanxiu again, I'll turn into the ugliest creature alive! How's that?"

 

He Mingyu frowned slightly, still not entirely accustomed to Tan Qing's bluntness.

 

But since the oath was made and a promise was given, He Mingyu nodded. "Alright, I'll remember that."

 

Unable to fight back, still pinned down, Tan Qing gritted his teeth in frustration and said, "Okay, now can you get off me?"

 

He Mingyu's breath hovered by Tan Qing's ear for a few seconds, like he was considering something, but eventually, he rose from Tan Qing's body.

 

Then He Mingyu got off the bed and walked out of the bedroom.

 

As Tan Qing discreetly retrieved his phone from where he had tossed it earlier, blowing on it distressedly, the door to the bedroom opened once again.

 

He Mingyu seemed to have taken a quick shower. He had changed out of his suit and was now wearing a black bathrobe.

 

There was one noticeable difference though—he was holding a small paper bag.

 

Curious, Tan Qing craned his neck to get a better look at the bag. It was shiny, like it was coated in gold leaf, but opaque, so he couldn't see what was inside.

 

He Mingyu sat down on the edge of the bed, placed the bag beside him, and began to pull out its contents, laying them out one by one on the bedspread.

 

Tan Qing looked at the assortment of items, none of which he recognized, and curiously crawled closer. "He Mingyu, what are these?"

 

Lowering his head, Tan Qing didn't see the deep look in He Mingyu's eyes.

 

With a teacher-like patience, He Mingyu pointed to each item. "This is lubricant, this is rush*, these are condoms, and this—"

 

[T/N: "Rush" in China refers to a type of poppers, which are liquid inhalants, primarily used as sexual enhancers or mood relaxers. They have been popular since the 1960s and typically contain alkyl nitrites like amyl or isobutyl nitrite. The product is widely used in the LGBTQ+ community to intensify sensations, especially during intimate moments. Inhaling poppers produces a rapid, short-lived "rush," characterized by a feeling of warmth and heightened sensuality.]

 

"I know this one!" Tan Qing interrupted eagerly. "That's a fox tail!"

 

He Mingyu replied coolly, "Yes, it's a complimentary gift for purchases over fifty thousand."

 

Tan Qing: "..."

 

Furious, Tan Qing huffed, "How can such a nice tail be just a freebie?! I'll file a complaint with the store tomorrow…"

 

"Do you want to try it?"

 

He Mingyu's sudden question left Tan Qing stunned. "What?"

 

He Mingyu pushed the scattered items aside, climbed back onto the bed, and lifted the blanket. "You've been wanting to try it for a while now, haven't you?"

 

Tan Qing: "..."

 

Well, yes, but agreeing so quickly… this feels a bit off.

 

Tan Qing couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't quite right.

 

That unsettling feeling followed him all the way until He Mingyu pressed him down, stripped him, and prepared him with three slick fingers.

 

Tan Qing's whole body felt odd, soft and sticky. The lubricant, now warmed by his body heat, only made everything feel even more unbearable.

 

He shifted uncomfortably, glancing up at He Mingyu in confusion. "Um, He Mingyu… Is this really how it's done?"

 

The soft comforter was pressed down by the weight of both men, and the small bedside lamp cast a warm, dim light over them.

 

Though the air conditioning kept the room at the perfect temperature, Tan Qing still felt as though He Mingyu's body was radiating unbearable heat.

 

Tan Qing, completely clueless about this sort of thing, glanced around nervously, shifting his hips. "Hey, He Mingyu, I think you're doing it wrong. Is it really supposed to go in there…"

 

His slender legs were spread wide.

 

He Mingyu positioned himself, ready to proceed, but then he paused.

 

A drop of sweat rolled down from He Mingyu's forehead, tracing the line of his jaw before falling onto Tan Qing's collarbone.

 

The unexpected heat made Tan Qing flinch, instinctively wanting to pull away, but He Mingyu pushed him back down.

 

In the dim, intimate air, Tan Qing heard He Mingyu call his name.

 

"Tan Qing."

 

Tan Qing, still dazed, blinked up at him. "Huh?"

 

He Mingyu's voice, tight with restraint, was like a taut bowstring. "In the human world, this kind of thing only happens between spouses."

 

Tan Qing's face fell with disappointment. "Oh… but we're not married..."

 

"My father," He Mingyu said after a pause, leaning close to Tan Qing's ear, "from youth until old age, has only ever had my mother."

 

He paused for a moment before adding, "I'm the same."

 

Tan Qing lay flat on the bed, stretching out his arms and legs, thinking for a moment. "Actually, it doesn't have to be that—"

 

He Mingyu cut him off. "I will take responsibility for you, support you, protect you, and respect you. In your career, and in your life."

 

Tan Qing: "Oh…"

 

He Mingyu hesitated briefly. "So, you can only have me."

 

"Tan Qing, from this moment on, I won't allow you to have any ambiguity with other men or women, no unnecessary relationships outside of work, and no connections I don't know about."

 

Tan Qing: "..."

 

Even though his body felt limp and soft, in that instant, Tan Qing sharply sensed something off in He Mingyu's words.

 

Suddenly snapping back to his senses, Tan Qing pushed against the man on top of him. "Uh… He Mingyu! Maybe we should take some time to reconsider—"

 

"It's too late."

 

He Mingyu pressed down firmly.

 

He lowered his head gently, kissing Tan Qing's soft lips. "Be good. Relax. Leave everything to me."

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