After the Secrets of the Passerby Were Leaked, He Was Cherished by the Entire Family of Antagonists-Chapter 102

By then, the sun was fully up, and the house staff were already preparing breakfast.

Ye Leyao wrinkled his nose, frowning slightly. “Do we really need to eat again?”

Huo Ma looked at him in confusion, while the chef laughed, "Well, you did have a midnight feast just a while ago."

Huo Ba grunted disapprovingly, "Not only did you have a feast without us, but you even had your own private chat! Unbelievable!"

Though his words were harsh, he continued, "But to be honest, I’m not hungry."

The late-night meal had been so extravagant that not only was Ye Leyao still full, but so was everyone else.

Huo Ma nodded and said, "Maybe we should skip breakfast then and just prepare lunch a bit later."

The chef agreed and left, but Huo Ma quickly added, "But we can’t skip breakfast completely…”

Before she could finish, Qin Yao had already stood up and headed toward the kitchen.

Ye Leyao’s eyes brightened as he hurried to follow. As expected, Qin Yao started gathering ingredients to make oatmeal and milk for everyone.

Leaning against the wall, Ye Leyao grinned as he watched Qin Yao prepare multiple servings. "Are you making this much for everyone?"

Huo Yan also wandered into the kitchen at that point and, overhearing the conversation, quipped, "You didn’t think we’d let you keep all the delicious food to yourself, did you?"

Ye Leyao rolled his eyes at Huo Yan, "If anything, you should thank me for letting you enjoy some."

Qin Yao, placing the oatmeal into the blender, nodded in agreement, “Exactly.”

Huo Yan looked between them, speechless. "Fine, whatever! I won’t argue with you!" he muttered angrily, turning to leave. "I was only offering to help, but forget it!"

As he stormed off, Ye Leyao called after him, "If you’re not helping, you don’t get any!"

Huo Yan let out an exasperated huff, “I’ve been drinking that for two years; I’m sick of it anyway!”

But before Ye Leyao could reply, Huo Ma’s teasing voice echoed through the room, "Who was it that said they missed the taste not too long ago?"

The room burst into laughter as Huo Yan, now thoroughly embarrassed, snapped, "When did I ever say that?! I was just…"

At that moment, Huo Ze hurried into the kitchen, “Well, if Second Brother doesn’t want his, I’ll take it!”

Though he claimed to be offering help, he really just stood beside Ye Leyao, watching. Soon after, Huo Ma and Huo Ba also entered the kitchen.

Before long, Huo Jing and an indignant Huo Yan returned as well, and the entire family gathered around the kitchen, chatting while watching Qin Yao make the oatmeal. Despite staying awake all night, none of them felt tired, and they happily rehashed stories and conversations they had already discussed several times.

Once the oatmeal was ready, everyone grabbed their cups and moved back to the living room.

As Ye Leyao sipped his drink, his eyes squinted in contentment, "It’s delicious!"

Qin Yao smiled softly, saying nothing, but when Ye Leyao’s cup was nearly empty, he quietly took it and refilled it for him.

The entire day passed by leisurely. No one in the family had any plans to leave the house. Huo Jing postponed all of his scheduled appointments, Huo Yan called his director to request two days off, and Huo Ze was still on medical leave, allowing him to rest from his esports team duties.

As for Qin Yao, he made a quick call to his father, Qin Hongxi, who readily agreed to delay any of his obligations and even mentioned he would come by to visit Ye Leyao later that day.

For the entire day, the family stayed together, chatting and laughing as they tried to make up for the two years of lost time.

Later that evening, Qin Hongxi arrived at the Huo residence, and both families spent the rest of the night together, talking well into the night. Finally, as they began yawning and growing sleepy, Huo Ma suggested, "Let’s call it a night, shall we? We can all get some rest now."

Huo Ba nodded quickly, having nearly dozed off earlier.

The three brothers had no objections either. Staying awake all night and through the entire day had left them completely exhausted.

Qin Hongxi stood up, smiling warmly as he bid everyone farewell.

Huo Ba, ever the gracious host, offered, "It’s so late, why don’t you stay over tonight?"

Qin Hongxi shook his head with a smile, “No need, my home isn’t far.”

Before leaving, he turned to Ye Leyao and said, “Xiao Yao, I’ll head out now, but remember, the Qin family is also your home. Next time, don’t sneak in through the window.”

Ye Leyao’s face flushed with embarrassment as he quickly glanced at Qin Yao.

Qin Yao just smiled and gave Ye Leyao’s hand a gentle squeeze.

Feeling the warmth spread through him, Ye Leyao nodded, “Okay!”

After Qin Hongxi left, the family finally headed upstairs to rest.

Huo Ba and Huo Ma were the first to leave, followed by Huo Jing and Huo Ze.

Before heading up, Huo Yan hesitated for a moment, glancing at Qin Yao as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he said nothing and went upstairs.

Soon, the only ones left in the spacious living room were Qin Yao and Ye Leyao.

"Are you tired?" Qin Yao asked, still holding Ye Leyao’s hand, his thumb gently stroking the back of it.

Ye Leyao nodded, then quickly shook his head, "My body feels tired, but I don’t."

Qin Yao chuckled softly and then, resting his head against Ye Leyao’s shoulder, murmured, "But I’m tired, Leyao."

Ye Leyao smiled, "Then let’s go to bed. My room?"

Qin Yao’s throat bobbed as he swallowed and replied quietly, "Mm-hmm."

Ye Leyao stood up, pulling Qin Yao with him, and together they headed upstairs.

Two years had passed, but Ye Leyao’s room was exactly as it had been the day he left, except for the plants on the balcony, which had been replaced with rose bushes. Everything else was unchanged.

Though they had sat in the living room all night, Ye Leyao hadn’t had a chance to look around his room properly.

Opening his wardrobe, Ye Leyao found it filled with new clothes—many more than he remembered. They were all clothes Huo Ma had custom-ordered for him over the past two years.

In another cabinet, there were piles of neatly wrapped gift boxes.

Qin Yao came up behind him and wrapped his arms around Ye Leyao’s waist, whispering, "They’re all gifts."

Ye Leyao smiled, already aware. Turning his head slightly, he felt the warmth of Qin Yao’s breath against his neck, making his skin tingle. “Did you put yours in here too?”

Qin Yao shook his head, "No, mine are at home."

Ye Leyao chuckled, "Does that mean you filled

an entire closet there, too?"

Qin Yao thought for a moment before replying, "More than that, actually."

Ye Leyao grinned widely, "Well then, I should start opening these gifts first—"

Before he could finish, he felt Qin Yao’s arms tighten around his waist.

Looking up, Ye Leyao found Qin Yao gazing at him with a slightly pitiful expression.

“What is it?” Ye Leyao asked, unable to suppress the smile creeping up on his lips every time he locked eyes with Qin Yao.

With a soft sigh, Qin Yao murmured, "You already forgot what I asked you earlier."

Ye Leyao laughed softly, "I didn’t forget."

Qin Yao’s gaze was intense as he continued to look at Ye Leyao in silence.

Ye Leyao turned to face him, "How about you go take a shower first?"

Only then did Qin Yao let go of his waist and nod, "Alright."

But even after agreeing, Qin Yao didn’t move.

“What’s wrong?” Ye Leyao asked, confused.

Qin Yao’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, and after a moment, he finally looked away, "I forgot to grab my clothes."

Ye Leyao blinked slowly, realizing that Qin Yao was shy.

Suddenly, a memory popped into Ye Leyao’s mind—a memory from his first visit to the small world. Back then, he had used a growth potion to accelerate the growth of his human body. As a system unfamiliar with human emotions, he had been oblivious to the inconveniences his presence had caused Qin Yao.

That one time, Ye Leyao had barged into Qin Yao’s room without knocking, only to find him just out of the shower, in the middle of changing clothes.

Qin Yao had been just as embarrassed then as he was now.

And even back then, Ye Leyao had been impressed by Qin Yao’s physique.

At that time, being a curious system, Ye Leyao had asked if he could take another look at Qin Yao’s body, thinking their relationship was close enough for such a request.

However, Qin Yao had outright refused. He had even been a little jealous when Ye Leyao mentioned he had seen many other human bodies before.

Back then, Ye Leyao hadn’t realized that Qin Yao was jealous. He had simply felt disappointed.

Now, however, he understood it perfectly.

But now...

Ye Leyao tried hard to suppress his smile, his eyes twinkling with mischief as he teased, “What is it?”

If he hadn’t understood before, he was definitely playing dumb now, and Qin Yao could see right through him. His once-naive little system was now deliberately toying with him.

Qin Yao felt the warmth rise to his face, but he wasn’t about to back down. Sliding his arm around Ye Leyao’s waist, he lowered his head, his breath brushing against Ye Leyao’s ear. As he moved closer, his lips grazed Ye Leyao’s cool earlobe, leaving a faint heat that quickly turned the skin a bright shade of red.

Ye Leyao instinctively tried to pull back.

Qin Yao tightened his hold, a satisfied smile playing on his lips as he whispered softly, “Leyao, aren’t you going to get me some clothes?”

Ye Leyao’s face turned beet red.

Without another word, he pushed Qin Yao away. “I’ll get them for you!”

Seeing that he had gotten the reaction he wanted, Qin Yao didn’t press further. He took the clothes and disappeared into the bathroom, leaving Ye Leyao alone with his racing heart.

It wasn’t until the sound of the shower water began that Ye Leyao allowed himself to touch his chest.

His heart was beating way too fast.

Covering his face with his hands, Ye Leyao couldn’t help but wonder what had changed in just two years. How had Qin Yao gotten so much better at this?

As he pondered, the bathroom door unexpectedly opened.

Thinking Qin Yao was done showering, Ye Leyao reached for his own clothes, ready to take his turn, when Qin Yao’s voice drifted out, “Leyao, didn’t you forget to get me underwear?”

Ye Leyao froze.

Blushing, he quickly opened the closet, grabbed a clean pair, and sent them floating to the bathroom door with a wave of his hand.

Qin Yao chuckled softly, “Why so shy?”

Ye Leyao’s eyes widened, “Who says I’m shy?!”

Qin Yao teased, “Then why didn’t you bring them to me yourself?”

Furious, Ye Leyao puffed his cheeks, “Do you want them or not?!”

A moment passed before Qin Yao’s amused voice responded, “I do.”

The bathroom door closed once again.

Ye Leyao paced around in frustration before stopping abruptly to reflect.

Could he really have been shy just now?

Impossible!

He was a system who had seen it all. How could something like this make him shy?

If only Ye Leyao could see himself in a mirror right now, he would notice his face was flushed bright red, even his neck was tinted pink.

Unfortunately, the stubborn little system refused to look in a mirror. After a moment’s thought, Ye Leyao decided he needed to regain the upper hand.

Without hesitating, he grabbed his clothes and marched straight into the bathroom.

The sound of running water filled the room as the door swung open unexpectedly.

Qin Yao’s eyes widened in surprise, and before he could react, Ye Leyao’s arms were around his neck, and a fierce kiss landed on his lips.

Warm water cascaded down from the showerhead, soaking both of them completely.

Ye Leyao’s kisses were unpracticed and driven purely by instinct. He even lightly bit Qin Yao’s lips in his attempts to assert dominance.

Qin Yao’s breath grew heavier as he gently pushed Ye Leyao back, his voice thick with desire. “Leyao...”

Before he could say anything else, Ye Leyao’s lips were on his again, as if challenging him, determined to win this round.

Qin Yao’s gaze darkened, and he gently lifted Ye Leyao’s chin, his voice husky as he asked, “Are you sure you want to continue?”

Ye Leyao’s eyes were glazed with desire, his pupils slightly misty.

“Mm,” Ye Leyao murmured.

The steam in the bathroom thickened, and the sound of running water seemed to go on endlessly. It wasn’t until much later that Qin Yao carried Ye Leyao out of the bathroom, placing him gently on the soft, clean bed.

Still damp from the shower, Ye Leyao snuggled into the blankets, trying to find a comfortable position to sleep.

But before he could settle in, Qin Yao pulled him close again.

The rest of the night was a blur for Ye Leyao. All he could remember was the dim light in the room and Qin Yao’s intense gaze. Qin Yao’s forehead rested against his, his voice rough as he whispered, “Call my name, Leyao.”

Ye Leyao, drenched in sweat, shook his head in response.

But Qin Yao was relentless, whispering in his ear over and over, “Leyao, say my name.”

Annoyed by the constant urging, Ye Leyao finally muttered in a voice that sounded close to tears, “Qin... Qin Zong.”

Qin Yao shook his head, “Try again.”

“Qin Zong...”

“Not that one, Leyao.”

It wasn’t until much later, in a half-dazed state, that Ye Leyao finally thought of another name, murmuring softly, “Qin Yao... Qin Yao...”

At long last, the kiss he had been waiting for landed on his lips.

Qin Yao responded with a deep, satisfied hum.

Ye Leyao had no idea when he fell asleep, only that he drifted off wrapped in Qin Yao’s warm embrace.

The air conditioning was set low, and the thin blanket covered both of them.

Ye Leyao wasn’t too warm; in fact, he found an even more comfortable position nestled in Qin Yao’s arms and soon slipped into a deep sleep.

He slept soundly through the night.

When Ye Leyao finally woke up, the sun was already shining brightly outside.

Still groggy, he tried to find a more comfortable position to continue sleeping, only to be pulled upright by a strong arm.

Feeling his back press against a warm body, it took Ye Leyao a few seconds to fully wake up. He turned his head, glaring at Qin Yao.

Qin Yao smiled and leaned in, planting a soft kiss on Ye Leyao’s lips before suggesting, “How about a glass of milk before you go back to sleep?”

Ye Leyao blinked sleepily, then nodded.

Qin Yao reached for a glass of warm milk, carefully holding it to Ye Leyao’s lips.

Ye Leyao didn’t even have to move. Qin Yao fed him the milk, and once he had finished, Qin Yao wiped the corners of his mouth with a tissue before tucking him back into the blankets.

Snuggled comfortably under the covers, Ye Leyao shifted a bit, still feeling slightly uncomfortable. He nudged Qin Yao with his foot and whispered in a hoarse voice, “I don’t feel good.”

Qin Yao’s face instantly filled with concern. “Where does it hurt?” he asked, his hands already moving as if to search for the source of the discomfort.

Ye Leyao quickly grabbed his hands, blushing as he admitted, “My waist.”

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A faint blush colored Qin Yao’s cheeks as well, but he gestured for Ye Leyao to lie on his stomach. Gently, he began to massage Ye Leyao’s waist.

Qin Yao’s hands worked expertly, and it wasn’t long before Ye Leyao’s eyes fluttered shut again, feeling much better. Soon enough, he had fallen asleep once more.

What Ye Leyao didn’t realize was that he could have easily solved the problem by buying a potion from the system’s marketplace, which would have healed him instantly.

But for some reason, using the marketplace didn’t even cross his mind that day.

Whether he would ever answer why... that was entirely up to Ye Leyao.

...

Ye Leyao slept soundly until noon.

When he finally woke up again, his stomach growled, reminding him he hadn’t eaten since the night before. Slowly, he sat up in bed.

As he got dressed and prepared to head downstairs, a sudden thought struck him.

Wait.

He hadn’t been downstairs all morning. What about his parents?

Covering his face with his hands, Ye Leyao groaned inwardly.

Why, oh why, had he decided to mess with Qin Yao last night?

Blushing furiously, he walked over to the balcony, opened the door, and seriously considered the idea of escaping back to the main system.

Just then, the bedroom door opened, and Qin Yao stepped in. “Leyao? What are you doing?”

Ye Leyao took a deep breath and replied, “I’m thinking about whether I should return to the main system.”

Qin Yao’s eyes widened in shock, his body stiffening.

Ye Leyao waited for Qin Yao to respond, but when he turned around, he saw Qin Yao’s eyes were slightly red.

His heart skipped a beat. “What’s wrong?”

In that moment, he realized he had said the wrong thing.

“I didn’t mean it like that...” Ye Leyao rushed forward, looking into Qin Yao’s eyes. “I was just feeling embarrassed... I wasn’t actually planning on leaving.”

Worried that Qin Yao might not believe him, Ye Leyao quickly wrapped his arms around him. “I’m telling the truth. I would never lie to you.”

Qin Yao took a deep breath, forcing down the wave of emotions rising within him. He hugged Ye Leyao tightly and murmured, “I know.”

Of course, Qin Yao believed him. But the two years of separation had left

him with a deep sense of insecurity.

So when he heard Ye Leyao say he might leave, the reaction had been instant.

Now that his mind was clearer, Qin Yao realized Ye Leyao wasn’t actually planning on leaving. He was just embarrassed and wanted to hide for a bit.

After calming down, Qin Yao smiled gently. “There’s nothing to worry about.”

“Hm?” Ye Leyao questioned.

Qin Yao cupped Ye Leyao’s chin, planting a soft kiss on his lips before saying, “Your parents just woke up too.”

Ye Leyao’s eyes lit up. “Really?”

Before he could say anything more, Qin Yao leaned in, stealing another deep kiss.

Ye Leyao tried to pull back in surprise, but Qin Yao only kissed him harder.

Through the muffled exchange, Ye Leyao barely made out the words, “Really.”

Not only had his parents woken up late, but Ye Leyao’s three brothers had also slept in. In fact, Qin Yao hadn’t seen a trace of Huo Yan downstairs earlier.

Relieved, Ye Leyao deepened the kiss.

Not far off, Huo Jing’s voice echoed down the hallway. “Let’s head down. They’ll come down when they wake up.”

“That doesn’t seem right,” Huo Yan argued. “A family meal should be with everyone. Ye Leyao—”

Before Huo Yan could finish, he opened the bedroom door, only to see Ye Leyao hurriedly push Qin Yao away, his face flushed as he turned his back.

Huo Yan’s sharp eyes immediately noticed the redness on Ye Leyao’s face and the gleam on his lips.

Huo Yan blinked. “?”

Huo Ze, who had followed him in, sensed the tension and added, “Oh, you’re both awake. Great, let’s go down for breakfast.”

Nobody responded.

Huo Ze frowned, confused.

By now, Huo Jing had also walked over, observing the scene. “What’s going on?”

What was going on?

Clearly, something had happened.

Ye Leyao wished he could disappear on the spot.

But instead, he quickly whispered to Qin Yao, “Shut the door!”

Even though Qin Yao knew this would only make things worse, he complied.

With a resounding *bang*, the door shut firmly in the faces of the three brothers.

There was a long silence before Huo Yan’s exasperated voice rang out, “Qin Yao—this is *our* house!”