After traveling through the book, I conquered the male protagonist Long Aotian!

Before we know it, the New Year is approaching, and time is quietly moving towards this node that is full of special significance.

Most people in their community have returned to their hometowns to celebrate the New Year.

The usually bustling neighborhood suddenly became exceptionally quiet, with only a few street lights standing silently in the cold night.

Liu Mubai and Lin Jingchuan also went back to their hometown.

When they first started dating, they bravely came out to their parents.

This was a decision that required great courage, but fortunately, their parents were relatively open-minded.

After hearing their confession, although he was briefly surprised, he quickly accepted their feelings.

This understanding and tolerance made Liu Mubai and Lin Jingchuan feel deeply happy and lucky.

This year's Chinese New Year, Liu Mubai plans to bring Lin Jingchuan back to his place to spend this holiday of reunion with his family. Next year, he will go to Lin Jingchuan's place to celebrate the Chinese New Year again.

As for Grandma Li, her sister invited her to spend the New Year there together, so she is no longer in this community.

In the blink of an eye, there was no one around, and even in this community there were not many people left.

The once familiar doors and windows were closed, and no longer as brightly lit as before.

However, Gu Qingze and Chu Lingxiao did not feel lonely or desolate.

On the contrary, they made good preparations with anticipation and longing for the New Year, trying their best to make the decorations more festive.

This is their first year in this small world, so they attach great importance to it.

They carefully selected various decorations, red lanterns, festive Spring Festival couplets, and decorated their home with a festive atmosphere.

They first cooked a large table of dishes and gave each other red envelopes. Then they sat around the TV to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

When the New Year’s bell rings, brilliant fireworks bloom outside the window. The colorful lights instantly illuminate the entire night sky, as beautiful as a dream.

At that moment, Gu Qingze leaned close to Chu Lingxiao's ear and whispered, "Lingxiao, Happy New Year, I love you forever."

His voice was gentle yet firm, like a vow.

"Me too." Chu Lingxiao smiled and kissed him, "I will always love you."

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In the morning, the sunlight shines into the room through the gaps in the curtains, bringing a warm glow to the whole house.

Gu Qingze was busy making breakfast in the kitchen, and the slight clash of pots and pans echoed in the quiet space.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of slippers dragging behind him, and the sound came slowly closer from far away.

Then, a warm body gently pressed against his back.

"Brother, what delicious food have you made?" This was Chu Lingxiao's voice, with a hint of laziness, as if he was still immersed in a dream and had not yet fully awakened.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingze's body stiffened slightly, and a feeling of unexpected surprise surged in his heart.

In daily life, Ling Xiao seldom calls his brother "brother".

Generally, Ling Xiao would only call him like this during those intimate moments in bed. He would also use loving nicknames such as "dear" and "baby" only when the passion was strong and he was in high spirits.

Moreover, Ling Xiao tends to cheat afterwards and refuses to admit that he ever said those sweet words.

In short, in daily life, especially when he is sober, Ling Xiao rarely calls him like this.

Gu Qingze thought to himself that it seemed that Ling Xiao was confused in his sleep.

However, he was inexplicably happy, and had no intention of reminding or correcting Ling Xiao. Instead, he pretended to be nonchalant and gently replied, "Fried eggs and hot milk."

Chu Lingxiao squinted his eyes and leaned on Gu Qingze's chest like a satisfied kitten, his face full of comfort and dependence. "Yeah, brother is the best."

His voice was soft and he seemed unable to open his eyes. He looked really sleepy.

Gu Qingze looked at him lovingly, his eyes full of tenderness. He reached out his hand and gently straightened Chu Lingxiao's messy hair: "Go wash up quickly, you can have breakfast later."

Chu Lingxiao reluctantly left Gu Qingze's arms and dragged himself towards the bathroom, looking so adorable.

After a while, Chu Lingxiao finished washing up and woke up completely.

When he recalled what he had just called her, his face suddenly turned red. He lowered his head somewhat embarrassedly, walked silently to the dining table, and started to eat breakfast.

Gu Qingze looked at his shy appearance, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and his heart was full of sweetness.

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A few days ago, the roses that Gu Qingze bought were quietly placed in a corner of the room.

Time passed quietly, and many flowers withered.

The petals that were once delicate and beautiful have now lost their moisture and become dry and fragile.

Chu Lingxiao accidentally saw these flowers that were beginning to wither, and a trace of regret welled up in his heart.

While carefully picking out the withered flowers, he called Gu Qingze over to take a look.

Most of the roses he picked out had withered, as if they had lost their vitality.

Their petals drooped and their colors became dull.

However, amidst this decay, there are still a few flowers blooming tenaciously.

The bright colors and plump petals are like a ray of light in the darkness, bringing a glimmer of hope and warmth to people.

Chu Lingxiao looked at these flowers, and suddenly a naughty thought came to his mind.

He suddenly became like a "little gangster", with a wicked smile on his face, and said to Gu Qingze with a smile: "Come on, lower your head."

Gu Qingze was slightly stunned, not knowing what he was up to, but he still lowered his head obediently.

As soon as I lowered my head, I felt something suddenly pinched by my ear... In fact, I can guess that it must be the rose that is still blooming.

As soon as Gu Qingze raised his head, Chu Lingxiao lifted his chin with his finger and said in a frivolous tone: "Little beauty, smile for me."

Unexpectedly, Gu Qingze actually smiled cooperatively. That smile was like a spring breeze, warm and moving.

Chu Lingxiao's eyes lit up instantly, as if thousands of stars fell into them.

His eyes were full of surprise and intoxication, and he was deeply attracted by Gu Qingze's smile.

He leaned close to Gu Qingze and kissed him gently on the cheek, "My little beauty is so obedient." His voice was gentle and affectionate, full of love.

Gu Qingze reached out and pulled Chu Lingxiao into his arms, hugging him tightly: "Sir, are you satisfied?"

Chu Lingxiao leaned in his arms, feeling his warmth and heartbeat: "Of course I am satisfied. My little beauty will only smile for me from now on, how about it?" There was some possessiveness in his tone.

Gu Qingze did not answer directly, but looked at the withered flowers. His eyes were full of emotion and tenderness: "Although these flowers are a little withered, they are still beautiful."

His words carry a hint of understanding of life and appreciation of beauty.

Chu Lingxiao also looked at the flowers, and then his gaze finally fell on him: "The flowers are beautiful, and the man is even more beautiful."

Gu Qingze smiled helplessly, with a sly look in his eyes: "Actually... there is another beauty here, so please don't keep staring at me?"

"Oh?" Chu Lingxiao didn't react for a moment, "The second one?"

Gu Qingze teased back: "Of course it's this gentleman...it's you."

Chu Lingxiao blushed slightly when he heard that and stopped teasing him.

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Chu Lingxiao has recently become interested in photography and wants to improve his photography skills by taking pictures of beautiful scenery as a way of practice.

When Gu Qingze found out, he took him to a nearby park without hesitation.

As soon as you step into the park, the lake is sparkling, like countless bright gems shining in the sun.

The weeping willows on the shore are swaying, and their slender willow branches hang down on the water and are reflected in the lake, just like a magnificent natural painting.

Chu Lingxiao carefully adjusted the focus of the camera, as if he wanted to freeze this peaceful and beautiful scene forever in the picture.

Then they climbed to the top of the mountain together.

Standing on the top of the mountain, overlooking the magnificent scenery of the entire city, the high-rise buildings are lined up one after another, and the natural scenery in the distance complement each other, forming a picture that is both modern and poetic.

Chu Lingxiao quickly pressed the shutter to record this moment.

Along the way, Chu Lingxiao was in high spirits and took many photos.

After returning home, Gu Qingze looked at the photos taken by Chu Lingxiao with some curiosity.

However, what puzzled him was why most of the photos taken by Ling Xiao contained him?

He asked in confusion: "Ling Xiao, didn't you say that we should practice taking beautiful photos first, and then take photos of people?"

Chu Lingxiao smiled mysteriously when he heard this. He leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Because... you are my beautiful scenery."

Facing his sudden "earthy love talk", Gu Qingze smiled helplessly: "Let's talk seriously."

Unexpectedly, Chu Lingxiao's smile became even more intense: "I'm talking about serious matters."

"Originally, I wanted to take landscape photos, and I wanted to take the most beautiful landscape photos I thought, but... I suddenly realized that as long as you, Qingze, appeared in the frame, the whole picture had a soul."

"Qingze is like the finishing touch, making the already beautiful scenery instantly more vivid. It complements the beauty of nature."

"Your presence gives every landscape a story and warmth."

"When I pick up the camera, my eyes are always attracted to you involuntarily."

"I feel that only when you, Qingze, appear in the camera, the scenery before my eyes is the most beautiful scenery in my heart."

“You are not the foil of the scenery, but the soul of the scenery. Whether it is the sparkling lake or the towering skyscrapers, only when you are in the painting can it become complete and moving.”

Seeing Chu Lingxiao speaking so seriously, Gu Qingze couldn't help but feel a warm current in his heart and felt a little embarrassed.

So, he deliberately teased: "Ling Xiao, you are good now, Xiao Ci said a lot."

Chu Lingxiao smiled but said nothing, just silently thinking about developing the photos in the camera and then making a photo wall.

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Chu Lingxiao started learning various foreign languages ​​a long time ago...Language is not only a tool for communication, but also a key to open the door to the world.

He wants to explore those distant and mysterious countries and appreciate the charm of different cultures by mastering different languages.

They have already set foot in every corner of the country, from the vast grasslands to the magnificent mountains, from the tranquil and beautiful water towns in the south of the Yangtze River to the majestic and vast northwest desert.

Therefore, Chu Lingxiao wanted to go abroad, to experience the customs and cultures of those unfamiliar countries, and to experience a different life.

What first aroused his keen interest was a travel book written by an outstanding writer.

This writer is like a brave explorer who has seen almost the entire world.

His footprints are everywhere, no matter it is a gorgeous and rich place, or a poor and miserable small country that is still at war for years.

He wrote about his extraordinary experiences in that book in a realistic and concrete way.

The book not only contains delicate and vivid text describing the scenery, culture and history of various places, but also photos taken by him himself (this is also one of the reasons why Chu Lingxiao suddenly wanted to learn photography).

Therefore, Chu Lingxiao had the idea of ​​traveling around. Once this idea took root in his heart, it was like a thriving seed, constantly urging him to move forward.

Learning a foreign language is not difficult for Ling Xiao.

Before (especially when they were traveling in the previous world), Chu Lingxiao also learned the writing of the demons and monsters, so learning these foreign languages ​​was only a matter of time.

Gu Qingze also studied with Ling Xiao during his studies. Although Gu Qingze was not familiar with foreign languages ​​other than English, he was not afraid and decided to start from scratch.

What surprised Gu Qingze was that after completing his studies, the first country Chu Lingxiao chose from among the many available options was not one of the popular places that were well-known and favored by tourists.

Instead, a remote and little-known small country became the first stop of their journey.

Although Gu Qingze was somewhat surprised by Ling Xiao's decision, he believed that Ling Xiao must have his own considerations, so after making the choice, he began to prepare.

Their trip was expected to last about two years, so they began to visit and say goodbye to their neighbors one by one.

After saying goodbye to their neighbors, they officially started their journey...

On the last night before departure, Chu Lingxiao lay in Gu Qingze's arms, his fingertips entwined with his hair, looking at him and whispered, "Qingze, do you know why I suddenly want to go out and take a look?"

Gu Qingze smiled and said, "Isn't it because that book influenced you?"

"This is just one of the small reasons." Chu Lingxiao said seriously, "I think we will be very busy in the future, so... before that, let's give each other a long vacation and go around the world to see the world."

Gu Qingze nodded thoughtfully, then leaned over and kissed his cheek gently: "Ling Xiao is still thoughtful."