Premarital Practice (3)
Lin Yu He was the only one left in the room. He continued to take out some of his smaller items and put them in place, taking a few minutes to finish.
The house was comfortable and homey, but felt a bit empty because of all the large space. Lin Yu Heâs things were added in so the place seemed a bit more filled up.
Lu Nan called in the afternoon to say that he would be home a bit later today, and Lin Yu He could imagine how busy the other was after hearing the background noise, with bits of English and Chinese mixed in.
He took his books and went to the study room to self-study. It wasnât until about eleven oâclock when Lin Yu He left the bedroom from a shower when he heard the sound of a door being opened.
The man walked in in a brisk manner, with the chill of a winter night on his body. The back hem of his long trench coat had been swept by the wind and was flying, making the moment even more intimidating.
As soon as he looked up, he noticed the man in a soft pale blue nightgown. Lin Yu He had just taken a shower, making his hair wet and his fair skin a light pink colour. It made his pale skin look more alive.
The wind that the open door brought in was a little cold, and Lin Yu He turned around to sneeze. He didnât notice the manâs eyes when he looked at him.
âElder brother is back.â He turned back around and rubbed the tip of this nose, having a nasal quality to his voice.
Feeling that his appearance was quite inappropriate, Lin Yu He didnât stay any longer, and with his greeting he said: âIâll go dry my hair first.â
âGo.â The manâs voice was steady, and normal with the exception of being a little hoarse.
Lin Yu He returned after drying his hair and saw that Lu Nan had changed his clothes, looking at the computer beside the bed.
Hearing his movement, the man looked up and asked, âWhat will you wake up on Monday?â
âThere will be classes in the first session tomorrow at eight oâclock,â Lin Yu He said. âSo probably seven oâclock.â
Lu Nan replied, âThen rest early.â
Lin Yu He nodded: âOkay.â
He thought about the fact that he had slept until ten oâclock this morning and couldnât help feeling a little guilty.
In order to sleep peacefully tonight, Lin Yu He had made a lot of preparations in advance. He brought his fully charged hot water bottle and placed it by the pillow.
Lu Nan glanced at it and said âWhat is this?â
Lin Yu He: âItâs my hot water bottle.â
Lu Nan glanced at him: âWere you cold last night?â
Lin Yu He choked on his words for a moment: ââ¦Not cold.â
âIâm just used to sleeping with a hot water bottle in my arms.â He explained bravely. âI didnât bring it yesterday, and disturbed elder brotherâ¦â
He tried hard to reassure: âIt wonât happen tonight.â
After he finished speaking, he waited nervously for Lu Nanâs reaction, but the man didnât have any interesting ones.
Lu Nan only replied simply, âOh.â
There was no expression on his face, no emotion.
Lin Yu He couldnât figure out the other, but he didnât want a repeat of what happened that morning so he thought it was over for the time being.
He took the initiative to place the lip balm at the head of the bed, acting very consciously to show that he would not forget to put it on.
Additionally with the hot water bottle, Lin Yu He also brought a glass of warm milk. He used to drink milk when he couldnât sleep, and it would usually have some effect.
Placing the milk on the table beside the bed, Lin Yu He carefully pulled his pillow away.
Today he used the quilt made by his aunts at home. The blankets were far apart with enough space for each, and the pillows were separated by an armâs length. Lin Yu He pulled his pillow away even more.
As soon as he was done adjusting the pillow, he reached over for the milk when he heard the manâs voice.
âHand.â
Lin Yu He was stunned and looked over: âHuh?â
Lu Nan had already stretched his own hand toward him. âGive me your hand.â
When his fingers were held, Lin Yu He suddenly realised something.
He had forgotten to soak in hot water!
Although he had taken a shower earlier, the heat had dissipated and his fingertips were cold again.
Before the man could speak, Lin Yu He hurriedly said, âIâll go soak in some hot water to get rid of the cold.â
The man didnât stop him, but as Lin Yu He hurried to the bathroom, he felt that the other party had seen through him.
Lin Yu He couldnât help but reflect on if he had been too obvious in his escape.
With warmer hands and feet, Lin Yu He reluctantly sorted out his emotions and walked out.
The man had started to read his files again and said nothing as he saw him walking out.
Lin Yu He breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that whatever had just happened would be over now.
He took a few sips from the cup of milk and heard the man say: âThe arrangements for the wedding process have been sent here.â
Lin Yu He glanced over and saw that Lu Nan had turned the laptop screen sideways in his direction.
Lin Yu He originally thought that the other party was busy with work, and didnât expect to see this.
Lu Nan: âThere will be a lot of things related to the wedding, so we will have to prepare in advance.â
Lin Yu He naturally had no objection: âOkay.â
âIs there anything I can help with?â
He had heard many engagement procedures from his stepmother before, and he was also prepared to deal with much more formal marriage ceremonies.
However, Lu Nanâs words were very brief and organised. âThe details of the wedding can be adjusted, but the general process is already fixed. What needs to be paid attention to is the key points of videotaping and photography. The more cameras that follow, the less mistakes will be made.â
Lin Yu He finished the milk in a few gulps, put down the cup and sat down next to Lu Nan, looking at the screen with the man.
A long list of flowcharts was displayed on the computer, followed by several labels. The columns marked by Lu Nan were the number of cameras that followed.
Lu Nan said: âWe have to start preparing for the part where there are the most cameras.â
Lin Yu He nodded.
While adjusting the spreadsheet, Lu Nan arranged the data in the column of the number of cameras by size, and said, âThese processes need to be rehearsed in advance so that the actions will seem more natural, and people will not pick at mistakes.â
âOkay,â Lin Yu He said. Remembering that he had just finished his midterm exams, he said, âI have plenty of time, we can follow Mr. Luâs schedule.â
As soon as he finished speaking, the screen displayed the process arrangements.
Lin Yu He noticed the first line.
The description of that step was very short, and the type, model and quantity of the cameras in the next label was very long.
That step was one sentenceâ
[Newlyweds. Couple hugs and kisses.]
Near his ear, the manâs low voice sounded.
âI also have plenty of time.â