A Rough Man Has A Handsome Husband (BL) - Chapter 15

Tang Xiaofu opened his mouth but didn’t know what to say.

He was lucky that the family he had traveled into was a simple farming household, but his parents loved him, and his brothers spoiled him. That was why the original owner of this body was able to marry into another family instead of being forced to marry out.

Even though his suspicions were confirmed, at this moment, Tang Xiaofu still felt sorrow for Yan. This wasn’t just Yan’s fate—it was the tragic fate of all young men in this era.
Suddenly, Tang Xiaofu lowered his gaze and locked eyes with Yan.

Yan’s eyes were filled with resentment and bitterness.

A chill ran down Tang Xiaofu’s spine. But when he blinked and looked again, Yan had already disappeared.

Madam Li noticed her son shivering and thought he was cold. She hurriedly pushed him back inside the house.

“I’ll take care of the medicine. If you catch a cold, go inside and put on something warmer.”

Tang Xiaofu absentmindedly took a few steps back, then decided to go back to his room and put on an extra layer. But the more he thought about Yan’s expression, the more uneasy he felt.

He quickly pulled Madam Li aside and whispered,
“Mom, Second Brother and Third Brother are both at a marriageable age. You have to be careful.”

If someone like Yan married into their family, it would be a disaster.

Hearing this, Madam Li suddenly realized the danger and slapped her thigh.

“My son is really thoughtful! I always thought Yan looked soft and weak, but he doesn’t seem like someone who would be content. When your foolish Second Brother comes back, I’ll make sure to talk to him. He mustn’t fall for any tricks!”

Tang Xiaofu thought to himself: Second Brother probably wouldn’t be interested in someone like Yan, but Third Brother will be home on break in a few days. He’s the one to watch out for.

Scholars valued their reputation above all else—if something went wrong and his studies were affected, it would be a lifelong regret.

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Once the medicine was ready, Tang Xiaofu let it cool for a bit before pinching his nose and gulping it down.

It was so bitter that he grimaced in pain.

Even though the spiritual spring water was an amazing ingredient, it unfortunately made the medicine even more bitter.

Since the medicine had a sleeping effect, Tang Xiaofu yawned soon after drinking it and went to take a nap.
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When he opened his eyes again, the room was dark.

Outside in the courtyard, voices could be heard from time to time, but they were muffled and unclear.

Creak—

The wooden door slowly swung open.

A tall figure stood in the doorway, silhouetted against the dim evening light.

Tang Xiaofu narrowed his eyes, feeling a strange sense of disconnection from reality.

Had his time-traveling into this ancient world just been a dream?

Had he finally woken up?

The man stepped closer to the bed and gently ruffled his messy hair. His voice was warm and deep.

“Awake now? I caught a rabbit this afternoon. Mom is making braised rabbit stew.”

Zhao Xiangbei’s voice pulled Tang Xiaofu back to reality.

For some reason, Tang Xiaofu felt his nose sting.

He punched Zhao Xiangbei’s strong arm.

“What are you doing, disturbing my sleep…”

The man chuckled deeply.

The dim lighting in the room softened his usual goofy expression, making his voice sound unexpectedly charming.

“Hehe… Get up. If you sleep any longer, you won’t be able to sleep at night.”

Tang Xiaofu’s face instantly turned red.

He wasn’t sure if it was because Zhao Xiangbei’s teasing got to him or because he felt embarrassed for being grumpy at him.

“I… I know! Sorry, I was still half-asleep. Did it hurt when I hit you?”

Zhao Xiangbei’s rough fingertips brushed through Tang Xiaofu’s hair, grazing against the soft skin of his earlobe.

“How could it? When we move into our own room, you can hit me as much as you want.”

Tang Xiaofu’s almond-shaped eyes widened in shock.

Flustered and annoyed, he spat at him.

“Ugh! Who wants to hit you? Move aside! I—I’m hungry!”

Behind him, Zhao Xiangbei kept laughing.

His deep and rich laughter was like little claws tickling Tang Xiaofu’s ears, making them itch unbearably.

Tang Xiaofu ran out of the room as fast as he could, rubbing his burning ears.

“Damn it!” He muttered to himself.

“Even if I was a total virgin in my past life, I refuse to turn into a thirsty pervert in this one!”