HCILH Extra 6

Chapter 144: Extras – The Slackers Duo 2

Choosing courses was a particularly grueling task for Sui Houyu and Hou Mo.

Being in different departments with varying specialized classes, they had to carefully coordinate their schedules to allow for training sessions together. Selecting classes thus became a strategic endeavor.

Before registration, they meticulously planned their schedules.

On Wednesdays, they ensured their classes were packed, as training that day was relatively light and more relaxed. This allowed them to attend a full day of classes without issue.

For other days, they synchronized their schedules so that either both attended morning classes or both attended afternoon classes, enabling them to train together afterward.

Looking at the finalized timetable, Hou Mo couldn’t help but complain: “Didn’t they say university would be easier? This many classes—where’s the so-called ‘freedom’? It’s all lies!”

Sui Houyu sighed in agreement: “I was hoping I’d have time to attend your classes or for you to join mine. Guess that’s not happening.”

“Different majors, different dorms—our time together has been cut in half!” Hou Mo flopped onto Sui Houyu, clinging to him like a despondent puppy.

Sui Houyu tried to console him: “It’s fine. We can’t always be together. Didn’t we make it through when we were at different schools?”

“Humph…” Hou Mo continued hugging him stubbornly.

“Hugging me won’t solve anything. But if you let go now, we can have dinner.”

Reluctantly, Hou Mo complied.

*

As the first semester drew to a close, Hou Mo’s elective course had an early exam, giving him a rare opportunity to accompany Sui Houyu to one of his classes.

Sitting beside Sui Houyu in the classroom, Hou Mo was overjoyed, his legs bouncing with excitement: “It’s been so long since we’ve been desk mates. I almost forgot how it feels!”

“But we haven’t missed sharing a bed.” Sui Houyu said as he placed his notebook on the desk.

“It’s not the same.”

Hou Mo was someone who cherished rituals and little moments!

As they prepared for class, a pretty girl sat in front of Sui Houyu and greeted him: “A-Yu, your friend? He’s so handsome! I rarely see you bring friends to class.”

Hou Mo didn’t think much of it and smiled politely: “Yes, our schedules clash, so it’s rare for us to attend classes together.”

The girl smiled back at him before turning to Sui Houyu. “A-Yu, why didn’t you reply to my messages? Are you coming to Harbin during winter break?”

“No.” Sui Houyu replied flatly.

“Aw, come on!” the girl whined, “If you don’t go, I don’t want to go either. I just wanted to hang out with you…”

Sui Hou Yu continued to shake his head: “Not going.”

Hou Mo immediately sensed something off and observed them carefully.

She had his WeChat?

And her plans depended on whether he was going?

What was going on?

This little girl was quite direct about her intentions!

“What are your plans for the break?” she pressed.

Sui Houyu ignored her, focusing on his lab report.

Frustrated, the girl lightly pushed his head: “I’m talking to you!”

Hou Mo snapped. He reached out and rubbed the spot she had touched, as if to erase her presence.

Sui Houyu turned to look at Hou Mo, quickly catching on, and replied: “Spending it with my boyfriend and attending class reunions.”

The girl feigned surprise: “You have a boyfriend? How come I’ve never seen you with him?”

Sui Houyu was almost always training or spending time with Hou Mo, rarely appearing in public. It wasn’t surprising she hadn’t seen them together.

Without looking up, he added: “Yes, and he’s very possessive. Practically a killer.”

The girl laughed as though he was joking: “You’re so funny!”

Hou Mo rested his chin on his hand and asked her: “Who are you, exactly? I spend almost every day with Brother Yu, yet I’ve never heard him mention you.”

Before she could respond, Sui Houyu explained: “A group project partner.”

“Oh…” Hou Mo nodded knowingly. “Classmate, huh? Oh, I remember now—were you the one who called him at midnight about homework? He was so annoyed that night.”

“Mm.” Sui Houyu affirmed.

Hou Mo smiled sweetly at the girl: “Next time, don’t call him so late. He gets really grumpy if his sleep is disturbed. After your call, I had to soothe him for ages before he could fall back asleep.”

The girl’s smile stiffened: “Uh… Do you guys live together?”

“For the most part. He occasionally stays in his dorm. Don’t be fooled by how cold he seems—he’s actually very clingy. If I’m not around, he gets upset.”

“I see…” Realizing something was off, the girl quickly turned away, waiting for class to start.

The rest of the lesson, Hou Mo remained sulky, scanning the classroom as if everyone was a potential rival for Sui Houyu’s attention, much to his partner’s exasperation.

Back at Sui Houyu’s place, Hou Mo finally exploded: “You’re. So. Funny! Who knew our Brother Yu could be such a comedian?”

“Didn’t you teach me to say that?”

“Who would’ve thought you could deliver it so deadpan and still be so… strangely charming?”

“What should I say next time, then?”

“I don’t know! Figure it out yourself!”

Sui Houyu removed his coat and hung it on the rack before scooping up Da Ge and heading for the bedroom.

Watching him walk away, Hou Mo fumed: “Are you not planning to delete her number?”

“We still have group work to finish.”

“That girl’s pretty cute.”

“Oh, I didn’t notice.”

“Do you purposely pick attractive group members?”

“The teacher assigned the groups.”

“I don’t buy it! Arranging a group with a handsome man and a beautiful woman, Was your teacher matchmaking?”

Sui Houyu sighed, turning back to Hou Mo. Before he could explain, Hou Mo cut him off: “Is it too late to explain now? Huh? Why didn’t you tell me earlier? Did you wait for me to find out on my own just to see my reaction?”

Faced with this barrage, Sui Houyu hesitated: “Well…”

Hou Mo went off again: “Am I unreasonable? Am I a jealous lunatic?”

“…Kind of.”

“Kind of?!” Hou Mo’s hair practically stood on end.

“You’re definitely very jealous.”

“Sui Houyu! I can’t believe you think that about me!” Hou Mo stormed to the door but, noticing Sui Houyu didn’t follow, paused to neatly arrange his shoes before sulking back to the living room to sit in silent fury.

Cradling Da Ge, Sui Houyu leaned against the doorframe, watching Hou Mo fume on the couch. With a helpless sigh, he set the dog down and approached.

Hou Mo ignored him, resolutely staring ahead.

After a brief pause, Sui Houyu commanded: “Xiao Ai^[1], play some music.”

As the music played, Sui Houyu stood in front of Hou Mo and began swaying his hips in time with the beat, his movements sinuous and rhythmic.

Hou Mo, still irritated, refused to react but couldn’t resist sneaking a glance at Sui Houyu’s waist. One glance turned into several.

When Sui Houyu bent one leg, resting his knee on Hou Mo’s thigh and moving even closer, he pulled up the hem of his shirt as he danced.

Hou Mo only had to glance up to see Sui Houyu’s slender waist twisting right in front of him. The sight made him swallow hard.

Then, Sui Houyu suddenly turned around, swaying his body with his back to Hou Mo. Just when it seemed like he was about to sit on Hou Mo’s lap, he abruptly stood up again.

When Hou Mo looked up, their eyes met as Sui Houyu turned back around.

Without a word, Sui Houyu grabbed Hou Mo by the collar and pulled him into the bedroom.

*

Sui Houyu reached for his laptop and started typing on the keyboard.

Meanwhile, Hou Mo lay on the other side of the bed, playing on his phone and ignoring him.

They had just been intimate.

But Hou Mo was still sulking. He refused to kiss Sui Houyu, skipped the foreplay, and after everything was over, went off to shower alone. When he returned, he lay on the bed playing with his phone, not saying a word.

Sui Houyu had no choice but to clean himself up, come back, and think for a moment before pulling out his laptop. He opened a horror movie and turned off the lights in the room.

After a while, Hou Mo finally reacted, glancing nervously at the screen: “Can you put on headphones? The screaming is creepy.”

“Okay.” Sui Houyu agreed and reached for his headphones.

Even so, Hou Mo remained unsettled. He stopped playing on his phone, buried himself under the covers, and pretended to sleep.

Sui Houyu, chin propped on his hand, continued watching the movie from under the covers.

Before long, Hou Mo scooted over and clung to him tightly: “Brother Yu, can you stop watching it?”

“I’m already using headphones.” Sui Houyu replied, taking one side off.

“But the screen is flashing… I can imagine what’s happening.”

“What are you so afraid of? Maybe there are lots of people in this room keeping us company.”

“Lots of people…” Hou Mo instantly caved and apologized. “Brother Yu, I won’t get jealous anymore. Please stop watching and hold me!”

Holding back a chuckle, Sui Houyu closed the laptop and set it aside. Wrapping his arms around Hou Mo, he asked: “Not sulking anymore?”

“Mm.” Hou Mo was as obedient as a little lamb, making it hard to believe he was the same person who had been throwing a fit earlier.

“Oh…” Sui Houyu pressed a finger against Hou Mo’s lips. “Then open your mouth. I want your tongue.”

Hou Mo leaned in and kissed him.

Sui Houyu pressed Hou Mo down so he lay flat, then straddled him.

He liked taking control, enjoying the way he could make Hou Mo call his name all night long, driving him to madness, and entwining them so fiercely together.

*

The next time Hou Mo encountered that pretty girl was at the start of the second semester.

He and Sui Houyu had just dropped Su Anyi off at her dorm, and the three of them were planning to go out for hotpot.

The girl, whose dorm was near Su Anyi’s, happened to pass by. She hesitated for a moment but didn’t say anything.

After all, Sui Houyu had blocked her after their group project ended.

She wasn’t the type to cling, so she didn’t pursue him further.

When Su Anyi closed the dorm door, the girl happened to glance inside and saw Sui Houyu walking over to Hou Mo, leaning in to kiss the corner of his mouth before saying something.

She froze on the spot.

The hallway was bustling with returning students unpacking and catching up, but she stood there, stunned and utterly disoriented.

So, it’s true… All the good-looking boys already have boyfriends?