Chapter 2678 It’s raining in Nancheng tonight 39

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Xie Linzhou surrounded by young people building a snowman, taking a group photo with the chubby snowman wearing a bright red scarf as a backdrop.

Snowflakes drifted down, the lights were soft, and everyone's face was filled with bright smiles. The vibrant and passionate life force seemed to make even the snowman come alive and be adorable.

Everyone was looking at the camera, but Xie Linzhou, at the last moment before the shutter was pressed, looked across the street and saw Jin Chen walking out of the door. Their eyes met, and a subtle light flickered in their eyes.

After taking the photos, Xie Linzhou quickly walked over to Jin Chen, his nose and cheeks slightly red from the cold, and he breathed out white mist in the cold air. "Have you been waiting long?"

"It's alright," Jin Chen took off his gloves, warmed his hands in his palms before handing him the cup. "Are you cold?"

After being outdoors for a while, Xie Linzhou was suddenly exposed to warmth and couldn't help but shiver, only then belatedly realizing that he was feeling the chill.

He took the cup, buried his bright red nose in Jin Chen's neck, and exhaled a misty vapor.

“I’m so happy that my work won an award. I wanted to share it with you right away. It’s so cold outside, let’s go upstairs quickly.”

Pushing open the door and stepping into the warm and inviting bar, Xie Linzhou passed by the bustling booths and curiously looked at the Christmas decorations. Stockings were hanging on the fireplace mantel, creating a cozy atmosphere.

“They’re really nice. I’ll put some at the office tomorrow too… but never mind,” Xie Linzhou shook his head with a smile. “If they see these, they’ll be even less focused on work. It’s better to let everyone finish their work as soon as possible and enjoy their annual leave.”

Jin Chen glanced at the candy canes on the bar and suddenly asked, "Zhou Zhou, do you prefer strawberry or chocolate?"

Xie Linzhou followed his gaze and said, "Chocolate, right? Don't you dislike sweets?"

Jin Chen reached out and took two chocolate-flavored candy canes, tapping Xie Linzhou's nose with her fingertip, saying meaningfully, "Under certain circumstances, I still like to eat them."

A waiter was introducing the special couples' activities for the evening at the booth next to them. Xie Linzhou overheard it as he went up the stairs and then realized what was going on.

He turned his head and poked Jin Chen's shoulder with his finger, a mischievous smile appearing at the corners of his eyes and brows. "So this is the special situation. You're a bit of a closet pervert, boyfriend."

The second-floor lounge was also decorated, with a Christmas tree standing in the corner that looked quite similar to the one in their home.

Before Xie Linzhou could even appreciate it properly, Jin Chen pulled him close and kissed him.

His eyelashes fluttered, and he was quickly overcome with tenderness, responding obediently.

During this period of waiting for the competition results, Xie Linzhou inevitably felt a little anxious. He only relaxed after the good news came out and indulged in this intimate and tender moment, even developing a bit of a craving for it.

Jin Chen held a candy cane to Xie Linzhou's lips. As soon as Xie Linzhou took it in his mouth, Jin Chen's kiss covered his lips again. Without any intention of savoring it, the hard candy was quickly crushed between their lips and teeth. The rich aroma of chocolate mingled with their breaths and melted in their mouths, making their breaths hot and rapid.

Xie Linzhou hummed softly, his mouth filled with the sweet taste of chocolate. The excessive sweetness only fueled his desire, and he unconsciously asked for a kiss.

He tilted his head back slightly, lost in thought, leaning against the back of the sofa, his chest heaving. His reddened fingertips crumpled the fabric of Jin Chen's clothes. He could hear the cheers of the customers outside the bar downstairs, who must be very happy and excited. At this moment, he was also filled with a great sense of happiness as he embraced his lover. He couldn't help but gently rub Jin Chen's ear, his chest brimming with emotions.

After an unknown amount of time, Xie Linzhou realized that the noise downstairs had gradually subsided.

He asked softly, "...What time is it now?"

"It's just past midnight." Jin Chen kissed his moist eyes.

"I thought it was so late, had all the guests left?"

"No, it started raining outside, so everyone went back inside the bar."

"It's raining again..." Xie Linzhou thought of the snowman with the red scarf at the door in his hazy state, his tone tinged with regret, "What a pity, that snowman was just finished."

Jin Chen pulled him closer to his chest, wrapping his arms around his waist, and Xie Linzhou sat obediently in his lap.

Jin Chen said, "It's no pity. There's a lot of rain in the south of the city, so it survived Christmas Eve. I'll help you build another one after the next snowfall."

Xie Linzhou's slight regret vanished. "Yes, it rains a lot in Nancheng. This year's snow is already a rare stroke of luck."

Xie Linzhou smiled and gently nuzzled Jin Chen's cheek.

"Merry Chrismas."

The rainy season in the southern part of the city often begins in October and lingers throughout autumn and winter until the following spring.

The monsoon brings abundant moisture, often shrouding the city in a hazy, damp atmosphere.

But with love, the rainy season isn't so bad.

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