I Rely On The Collapse Of The Character Setting To Survive In The Hands Of The Male Lead Chapter 204

Chapter 204

“Dear guests, today the Huo family has an important announcement to make, and we’ve invited you all here to witness it,” Huo Luo began.

The guests’ attention instantly focused on him, finding the situation somewhat unusual since, in general, it wasn’t customary for the individual themselves to announce an engagement.

However, Huo Luo’s voice carried a solemn tone, imbued with a hint of authority, as if he were issuing a military command, quieting everyone down to listen attentively.

The female members of the Huo family initially thought Huo Luo had a sudden change of heart, which brought some surprise. After all, with no male head in the Huo family, Huo Luo’s action wasn’t considered inappropriate.

“Miss Mo is a close friend of our Huo family and has a great affinity with us. Therefore, on behalf of the Huo family, I hereby recognize Miss Mo as a relative. From now on, she will be my adopted sister, the adopted daughter of my parents,” Huo Luo announced.

In an instant, the entire room seemed to collectively gasp, followed by a flurry of discussion. At the main table, several women with fiery tempers were on the verge of standing up.

While Yue Chen watched Huo Luo in shock, in fact, from the moment Huo Luo stood up, he knew Huo Luo couldn’t possibly announce the engagement on his own, but he didn’t expect him to directly cut off all possibilities.

Yue Chen didn’t stay shocked for long before Madam Huo sood up on the spot. “Huo Luo…”

“Mother, congratulations on gaining another daughter,” Huo Luo said, a smile on his lips, though his eyes held little mirth.

Madam Huo’s expression changed a few times. She was about to scold him for his nonsense when she saw Miss Mo had already stood up, wearing a happy smile on her face. She bowed to the Huo family at the main table. “This is Jiahui’s honor. Jiahui has no relatives, and Brother Huo has saved my life. I leave everything to Brother Huo to decide. Jiahui will certainly not disgrace the Huo family.”

Her seamless response, without a hint of surprise, was calmer than all the spectators present.

Mo Jiahui’s behavior instantly revealed a fact: they had an understanding long before.

So it’s not a fiancée, but a foster sister?

Could it be a misunderstanding?

“From now on, just call me Big Brother. You’re my second sister, and Little Sister is the third.” Huo Luo said, then glanced at Little Sister Huo. It seemed like Little Sister Huo already knew, as she cheerfully took Mo Jiahui’s hand and said, “Second Sister!”

Not only that, but as Huo Luo’s words fell, servants immediately brought tea and cushions forward, looking surprised and ready to recognize their new sister right away, not giving others time to react. The Huo’s family knew this was something Huo Luo had prepared in advance, while the guests were once again certain that they had misunderstood before, realizing that he was indeed going to recognize his sister.

Huo Luo personally approached and helped the old lady up. “Grandmother, it’s time for you to drink tea with my second sister.”

“You little rascal, what mischief are you up to?” In fact, the old lady had no attachments, she just followed her daughter-in-law’s advice, but she didn’t expect such a misunderstanding to occur.

“Grandmother, now that things have come to this, we can’t let our Huo family and our second sister lose face. Second sister will still need to marry in the future. If you argue with me now, everyone will know that I intentionally didn’t marry her. How will you let second sister live in the future?” Huo Luo said directly.

Madam Huo, who was brought over by Little Sister Huo, also heard this, feeling quite angry but also realizing that it was too late to change anything. Moreover, seeing the attitude of Miss Mo, who seemed willing, she could only glare fiercely at Huo Luo and say, “When did you become so scheming against your own family? You hid it from us for so long and made so many arrangements! Is it that brat from the Yue family who gave you this bad idea?”

“Had he agreed, there wouldn’t have been this banquet today,” Huo Luo said, his expression sour.

Now, it was pointless to say more. Unexpectedly, they ended up being coerced into the marriage arrangement, while the intended bride didn’t get what she wanted. Nevertheless, they gained another daughter. After the commotion settled down and the appropriate congratulations and gifts were exchanged, Madam Huo still showed affection for Mo Jiahui, pulling her aside for a private conversation. Perhaps she was asking if Mo Jiahui had been coerced by Huo Luo. However, Mo Jiahui just smiled and shook her head, saying she had always regarded Huo Luo as an older brother and had no other thoughts.

In fact, Huo Luo had expressed his feelings to her a few days earlier, even without hesitation, openly admitting that he was in love with Yue Chen. Although Mo Jiahui had felt a ripple of affection when Huo Luo appeared, they had only spent a few days together. Seeing that he was unwilling and even went out of his way to procure medicine for her scar, how could she bear to see her benefactor unhappy because of her? After a brief period of heartache, she calmly cooperated with Huo Luo to stage this act, putting an end to the Huo family’s matchmaking intentions.

At the other table, Yue Chen finally reacted and looked at the other three. Seeing their expressions, he knew they were already aware of everything.

Yue Chen’s gaze fell on Chu Lishu. “He doesn’t have such a clever mind to orchestrate something like this.”

Chu Lishu chuckled. “He came to me for advice, so I had to give him some ideas. Whether he acts on them is up to him.”

Xu Wenze cleared his throat. “That’s probably for the best, so as not to delay Miss Mo.” In such a situation, he wasn’t sure whether he should congratulate Yue Chen or not.

Lin Qingyang felt extremely uneasy, not daring to look at Yue Chen at all, and could only drink in silence.

The banquet ended without any trouble, and everyone departed in their carriages.

Huo Luo, as the eldest son, was very busy and didn’t have time to talk to Yue Chen. Yue Chen returned home.

After bathing in the evening, there was some activity in the courtyard. Yue Chen listened to the familiar sound and went to the door, leaning against the door frame and looking at the approaching person.

With a bundle on his back and holding his usual weapon, Huo Luo walked from the courtyard gate. When he looked up, he stopped in his tracks for a moment.

Under the moonlight, his long hair was tied simply with a smoky blue hairband. He wore a white inner garment and draped a dark red outer robe over it. His whole body had been soaked in hot water, giving him a misty appearance. Huo Luo’s heart tightened at the sight.

Yue Chen stood quietly there, looking on with pale eyes that revealed little emotion, seeming to observe him yet also lost in thought.

Huo Luo walked up directly and said, “Mother was angry and kicked me out after everyone left. I reckon she’ll be mad for several days.”

“So you’re staying here temporarily?” Yue Chen tilted his head, his tone ambiguous.

Huo Luo brushed past him and entered the room as if it were his own. “It’s not like I haven’t stayed here before.”

Yue Chen followed him inside, watching as Huo Luo went straight to his bed and set down his belongings.

They had lived together before, but they never shared a bed. Yue Chen’s gaze darkened slightly as he approached. Huo Luo immediately sensed someone nearing him and turned around, almost colliding with Yue Chen. He quickly stepped back, but it gave Yue Chen the opportunity to push him down onto the bed.

Yue Chen looked down at Huo Luo from above, his expression serious as he asked, “Have you really thought this through?”

Huo Luo’s face was filled with impatience. “Stop nagging! Are you planning to go back on your word?”

Yue Chen’s gaze gradually darkened as he leaned in closer. Having just taken a bath, his clothes were loose-fitting. With this slight bend, from Huo Luo’s perspective, he could directly see large patches of fair skin and cherry-red marks. It made Huo Luo’s mouth dry and his gaze unfocused.

Suddenly, their icy foreheads touched, and Huo Luo looked into Yue Chen’s eyes, their faces inches apart, both breathing lightly.

In the next moment, Yue Chen pressed down, causing Huo Luo to feel something instantly, and his cheeks couldn’t help but flush.

“Do you know what we’re going to do? Huo Luo, this is your last chance. If you don’t leave now, you’ll never be able to leave in this lifetime. You know my methods, you’ll never be able to beat me. If I want to trap you forever, you’ll truly never escape,” Yue Chen suppressed the arousal provoked by Huo Luo’s actions, his voice hoarse, his clever eyes reflecting Huo Luo’s gaze.

Huo Luo extended his hands to push Yue Chen away, but found it surprisingly difficult to do so, despite Yue Chen’s words about letting him go. Determined, Huo Luo simply hugged Yue Chen and flipped over, bringing them to the center, before releasing him.

“Enough with the nonsense. Are you worried that I’ll regret this in the future? Well, I’ll prove you wrong,” Huo Luo said, a hint of blush crossing his face. Nonetheless, he decisively opened the bundle in front of Yue Chen, revealing not only simple change of clothes but also a large box.

The moment the box opened, Yue Chen’s expression changed. Inside were a small booklet, several jars of ointment, and a few… jade-made… Yue Chen naturally knew what they were for. This time, Huo Luo truly surprised him. He hadn’t expected Huo Luo to prepare even these things; it was evident that he had made up his mind.

As Huo Luo began to undress, his anxious gaze betrayed his nervousness.

“Um… later… be careful, if you’re unsure, just look at the booklet. Don’t… don’t hurt me. But if… if you do, don’t worry, it’s just a bit of blood. I’m healthy anyway,” Huo Luo stuttered, not knowing what he was saying. Despite having thought it through for days, he shouldn’t be so flustered. Yet now, his cheeks and neck were red, and speaking such embarrassing words felt hundreds of times harder than facing enemies on the battlefield.

However, upon hearing these words, Yue Chen couldn’t help but chuckle, then burst into hearty laughter, tears streaming down his face.

“What’s so funny?” Huo Luo’s movements to undress froze, and he angrily exclaimed.

Yue Chen abruptly rose, flipped over, and pressed down on Huo Luo. Despite the instinct to resist coursing through his muscles, Huo Luo forced himself to relax, lying spread-eagled, a robust figure, presenting an appearance of submission.

Yue Chen knelt over him and spoke, “What were you thinking? Are these things you brought for yourself?”

Although Yue Chen said this, the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curl upwards, as if countless birds were taking flight in his heart. There was nothing more heartwarming than having one’s beloved willingly take the role of the one to endure.

Huo Luo cleared his throat. “Someone has to endure. Your body isn’t as resilient as mine, and since you enjoy giving orders so much, you might not be willing to be on the receiving end. Most importantly, this…” Huo Luo earnestly looked up at Yue Chen. “This can prove my determination, and then you’ll have no reason to doubt anything anymore.”

Yue Chen’s gaze flickered as he deeply stared at Huo Luo for a moment, then he smirked, his tone almost seductive as he said, “Then you better be prepared mentally, because I indeed intend to be on top.”

Huo Luo huffed coldly, but his eyes couldn’t tear away from Yue Chen’s face. Yue Chen looked really handsome. As Huo Luo thought this, the most primal possessiveness in his eyes ignited like a wildfire, spreading rapidly.

Despite that, he couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous, especially when he saw Yue Chen reaching into the box for something, causing his heartbeat to accelerate instantly.

Just as he was about to speak, Yue Chen lowered his head and kissed him directly. It was the first time Yue Chen had initiated a kiss, leaving Huo Luo breathless and longing. It felt as if the two of them had an innate understanding in this regard. But the next moment, Huo Luo’s mind went blank because while Yue Chen was kissing him, his hand…

Yue Chen seemed quite satisfied with the rebellious son’s response. He stopped kissing and looked up at Huo Luo, his eyes filled with tenderness and affection. “Very spirited, not bad…”

Huo Luo felt too embarrassed to move and could only cover his eyes with his hand, lying there panting, waiting for what would happen next.

Those little tools, Yue Chen should know how to use them, right? He just needed to relax his body, relax, relax… They said the first time would be painful, but he was definitely not afraid, just afraid of getting injured and not being able to move properly.

He felt warmth approaching his ear, Yue Chen’s head nuzzled against his neck, and the gradually intensifying sound of breathing intoxicated Huo Luo like an addictive drug.

Just listening to that breath, he was about to explode. Why was Yue Chen so slow? Didn’t he know how to start? Or was he hesitant to touch his body like this?

Huo Luo’s heart was inexplicably panicked by this absurd speculation. Just as he was about to open his eyes, suddenly he heard Yue Chen’s voice in his ear, “Huo Luo, you are mine now, I love you.”

In an instant, Huo Luo’s whole body shook as if countless electric currents were passing through him, tingling and numbness driving him almost to madness. Huo Luo almost felt his scalp go numb as the unfamiliar sensation spread throughout his body and converged into one point, making every bone in his body feel limp.

It was an experience of ecstasy that Huo Luo had never had before. When he realized what was happening, Huo Luo abruptly opened his eyes and looked at Yue Chen.

“You…”

Yue Chen’s hands were planted on Huo Luo’s solid abdominal muscles, a smile on his face but his complexion turning pale, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. Not far from his hand were several jade stones of different sizes, coated with ointment, gleaming with a viscous sheen. Yue Chen took a deep breath and endured the pain.

However, seeing the emotions almost overflowing in Huo Luo’s eyes, Yue Chen felt triumphant, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips as his voice trembled. “Does it feel good?”

Descending bit by bit, Yue Chen enjoyed watching as Huo Luo’s expression was tormented by the delicate sensations, as if he could see the gradual unraveling of every inch of the man’s restraint.

“When did you start calling the shots between us? Haven’t you always listened to me?” Yue Chen’s voice was hoarse as he licked his dry lips, squinting his eyes, finding solace in both mind and body.

Huo Luo was his now. The person he never dared to dream of, the relationship he never dared to possess, was now forever his.

Huo Luo was dumbfounded, feeling his body becoming completely unfamiliar, as if a wild beast were roaring and howling to break free from the cage within him. Looking up at Yue Chen, observing every inch of expression on his face, was fatally alluring. He felt like he was going mad. He wanted to restrain Yue Chen, to fiercely… Yes, he was willing to submit, because he loved Yue Chen. But in reality, from the moment he began fantasizing about Yue Chen, he had already…

Huo Luo felt himself struggling to breathe, his whole body burning as if flushed with fever, his expression fierce and savage. Finally, Huo Luo couldn’t hold back any longer. It was as if he were facing a formidable enemy, wanting to subdue the other party. He reached out his hands to embrace Yue Chen, attempting to take control, but Yue Chen forcefully grabbed his wrists and pinned them down.

“Don’t move!”

Huo Luo instinctively froze, the tone of that command so familiar, gradually bringing his empty mind back to reality. Yue Chen actually used such a tone to command him at this moment. Huo Luo dared not move, not even his waist, his eyes gradually turning red from the torment of desire.

Yue Chen’s smile widened. “Want to hug me?”

Huo Luo almost spoke out in a tone of resignation. “Um…”

“Then will you listen to me?”

Braving the situation, Huo Luo replied, “I’ll listen. I’ll listen to everything you say!”

Yue Chen stood up, grabbed the small booklet nearby, and tossed it onto Huo Luo’s pillow. Then, he leaned close to Huo Luo’s ear. “Did you read it several times?”

Huo Luo gritted his teeth. “Many times, I can’t remember.”

“Now I’m going to give you another command.”

Huo Luo suppressed the craziness surging within his body and replied hoarsely, “Speak!”

“I want you to…” Yue Chen’s light laughter echoed again, followed by a commanding tone in Huo Luo’s ear, “Try every position. I won’t stop until I faint, and you won’t either!”

Huo Luo suddenly gasped for air, feeling like every part of his body was ignited simultaneously, even his soul blown away.

The beast breaking free from its cage could no longer be restrained. His eyes had lost all reason, consumed by primal instincts, wishing to devour everything before him, to fiercely consume it all.

With a fierce momentum this time, Huo Luo, like a general about to enter the battlefield, flipped over, his expression ferocious, his gaze bloodthirsty as he stared at the man who had thoroughly stirred his mind and soul.

“At your command!!”

As the bed curtains fell, it was only at the break of dawn that the candles in the room were finally burning low.

By mid-morning, there was still no sign of Yue Chen rising from his bed at the Yue residence. It wasn’t until a servant, bolstered by courage, ventured into the courtyard to inquire that they heard the voice of Master Huo coming from his room, saying that the master was too drunk to get up. The servants naturally didn’t suspect anything, but little did they know the sorry state of their master inside his room, with not a single part of his body left unharmed. Looking at his handiwork, Huo Luo felt no shame but rather a sense of pride, especially when he recalled the sight of Yue Chen, who had been treading on him and mocking him, crying beneath him. It sent shivers down Huo Luo’s spine.

“If only I had realized how irresistible he was to me earlier,” he thought.

Huo Luo lowered his head for a kiss, then straightened up to retrieve a bundle from under the bed. From it, he pulled out a jade pendant he had hidden away and once again fastened it around Yue Chen’s neck.

Yue Chen regained consciousness, and upon seeing the jade pendant, he was momentarily puzzled. As he attempted to turn around, he let out a muffled groan—a sensation akin to being torn apart. The memories of last night flooded back, with declarations of love whispered in his ear, yet actions that were anything but gentle. At that moment, neither commands nor pleas mattered anymore.

“Are you an animal?”

His voice was raspy and seductive.

“You said to try all positions without stopping.”

“I clearly passed out and woke up again.”

“Really? I didn’t notice,” retorted Huo Luo. “I’ve been following your lead.”

Yue Chen lifted his head to glare at Huo Luo, but with his watery eyes, Huo Luo immediately felt a surge of emotions again. His hand reached out to Yue Chen’s waist, startling him.

“Don’t mess around, I don’t want to die in bed just yet.”

Huo Luo’s hearty laughter rang out, “Alright, if we mess around again next time, but the little booklet is used up. I’ll get another one next time.”

Yue Chen shuddered at the sound, his face turning pale. Suddenly, he felt that he had been too reckless last night, gone too far. Did he dig a hole for himself? Did he regret it? Could he take back what he said?

But Huo Luo, feeling content like a well-fed beast, cuddled Yue Chen for a nap. He murmured, “How about asking His Highness for a decree in the future?”

Yue Chen felt uncomfortable being held and tried to push someone away. When he heard those words, his hand froze. “What decree?”

“Of course, it’s a decree for marriage. Not now, but in the future, we’ll be together openly and honorably.”

Listening to this, Yue Chen couldn’t help but laugh and raise an eyebrow. “Indeed. But who will the decree be for, you or me? Who’s marrying whom?”

“Um…”

In the palace, Chu Lishu and Lin Qingyang heard the news of Yue Chen’s three-day absence from court. Meanwhile, Huo Luo continued attending court as usual, appearing calm and collected every day. Lin Qingyang was shocked by this turn of events. Had he misjudged the situation?

As for Chu Lishu, he was displeased for several days and began to doubt the validity of his own thoughts.

Damn it, why could Huo Luo and Yue Chen get away with it? He couldn’t bear it any longer.

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