Blooming Flowers, Silent Sorrow

Translator: Silvery ButterflyrxSulGjwYqGtJcJohdpnkRHGYZgTRs

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Those two fair butt cheeks in front of him were Huai En’s favorite part of Xiao Bao. They were white, tender, firm, and full, feeling smooth and soft to the touch, yet resilient. Unfortunately, now they were red and swollen along the cleft, and Xiao Bao must be rubbing against them with every movement, making it impressive that he hadn’t complained earlier.SpxoerzTcQcXUpxYkoshEbRmZGjRpM

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Huai En touched the swollen area with his finger, making Xiao Bao shudder in pain.kMBryFjMewEWksLWSgzblvPhPajKcL

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“Why didn’t you say something sooner? It’s all swollen now.” Huai En reached into his bag to find some ointment.VFseHvymCnyIJWhEWFwkpybfDQQpUE

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Xiao Bao plucked at the wild grass on the ground with his fingers, pouting without a word.NesxrChuZYNIfmpVrBxSzdNQNoFWzh

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Huai En cupped the back of his head and turned it towards him. “Hmm?” He expected to see Xiao Bao’s teary eyes again, but to his surprise, he hadn’t cried this time.JVNsVswedyfgJuGpPMOmvbEXMhVIfV

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Xiao Bao pouted, “Aren’t you disgusted by my weakness…”qXTHfTzyNdbkPeXidjRzyDImCMGefI

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Huai En’s hand, now covered with ointment, unexpectedly slipped into Xiao Bao’s cleft. Xiao Bao stiffened but bit his lip and didn’t cry out.FFcobAEpHIImYsswWLjaqYZQLFSPLJ

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Huai En gently spread the ointment over the swollen area, his eyes fixed on Xiao Bao’s buttocks without blinking. He said, “Even if you are weak, I’m used to it by now.”SdLbSUjkKGKZwdrItnlXMSXqcbENaJ

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Xiao Bao’s eyes darted around, and then he smiled, turning to wrap one arm around Huai En’s waist, giving him a little pat. “So, you mean no matter what I’m like, you still care about me, right?”ToQFEcSgYVNNoYpUgvkIFKVHtdikde

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Despite lying there bare-bottomed, he couldn’t resist flirting, his satisfied look like a cat that had just caught a fish. Huai En didn’t know whether to be angry or amused.DMHZCzIGGWaCBXKmKYNWVBVmErUvNN

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Ignoring the lecherous hand behind him, Huai En continued to focus on those two cheeks and said calmly, “I need to check inside.”vGHlCCFmEoqvvCHsLjhhIyKLbdgJHO

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Without waiting for Xiao Bao to react, he spread those butt cheeks apart.eaBYyGmHYybVDHfVgUcnwjTPvrzvhC

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Realizing this wasn’t good, Xiao Bao hastily tried to teach Huai En to restrain his urges, speaking rapidly, “Huai En, don’t act indecently in broad daylight! Even though we’re together now, we can’t just think about this all the time. We need to develop real feelings. Let’s take it slow—ouch, ouch, ouch! Gentle, be gentle!”CwoOUHfXyqleDWdCzbiNMAyJOSFDyd

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Huai En’s cool fingers pressed and smeared ointment on the tender spot, his eyes focused as if threading a needle.YDzhgSosnISVkwolmhjjNvcIBcEppa

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Xiao Bao’s butt hole was also swollen, turning bright red from its usual pink, looking a bit larger and slightly open, almost like a little mouth. It was hard for Huai En not to feel aroused by the sight.xXWuaoKjHkVhVLUsfsoGywRjDRcBcV

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However, he knew Xiao Bao wasn’t in a condition for any strenuous activity. He actually missed the times when he didn’t care about such things.DwmodJqIBwdWrjaSYLzekFloBXimCZ

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Feeling Huai En’s evident physical reaction, Xiao Bao instantly tensed up, daring not to move, and subtly tried to withdraw his mischievous hand.wriCqQlhJbEokRKKunTSRPnkTdMxKe

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Huai En silently recited a calming mantra, pulled Xiao Bao’s pants back up, and patted his back. “Don’t worry, I won’t do anything today.”PzjLcQiHQjxKfTBUOqbqutLPiLAyrz

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Xiao Bao felt immensely relieved and, despite the pain, jumped up quickly, fearing Huai En might change his mind.YxDpbCnyusEOaXHvGumeMBFioAcawM

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Huai En shot him a glance, then crossed his legs and closed his eyes to meditate, trying to calm his body down.rAubjudJRhOtZKNuOmIyNsSLOfnWzF

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Seeing Huai En’s flushed face and the evident bulge in his pants, Xiao Bao’s thoughts began to wander.PkRpGIGjCLXZUbcNSCWmORXYPEcOTZ

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Actually, now that they had reconciled, spending an intimate night together seemed wonderful to Xiao Bao. He dreamed of kissing, hugging, and touching Huai En as he pleased. If he could be the top, that would be even better. Even if he wasn’t, making Huai En happy was worth it. Given how many times they had done it and their current relationship, refusing seemed silly. After all, he wasn’t a girl with a monthly excuse for being unavailable.sKycZdyUOgONAHZFmiJERUDOWiQmjn

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His main concern now was that if they got intimate, he wouldn’t be able to continue their journey. He constantly thought about his father and just wanted to reach Yuxia as soon as possible.EvGxwRetTRnVgTkkpxxJLHdzlHprba

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Huai En naturally considered this, which is why he didn’t make a move on Xiao Bao. He felt deeply touched. Seeing Huai En’s discomfort, Xiao Bao couldn’t help but feel pity.FtzClJCGWUYbaEIGGKvnQjcSUrygnR

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Xiao Bao scooted closer and sat beside Huai En, glancing at the bulge that hadn’t gone down for quite a while. He felt sorry for him. “How about I help you out?”TnaINOuqkNlvDZunfgNFnkuGEWMPIC

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Huai En didn’t even open his eyes. “No.” If you touch me, I won’t be able to hold back.LlMHyQFiIdFoEEivYSnDTPrAbAEBbV

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Xiao Bao quietly watched Huai En’s profile for a while. It was truly exquisite, making him utterly captivated.IGynRafUZXyKAZcxiVmdDihmXhFJRb

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After a while, Huai En opened his eyes, his breathing much steadier, and leaned back against the tree, relaxed.yFRwrofxjdOEgHRyFAXzfMIuKZYUfy

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Xiao Bao shifted closer, reaching out to hug Huai En tightly, and rubbed his head against Huai En’s shoulder, whining slightly, “Baby, I know you’re being considerate of me, and I’m really touched. When we get to Yuxia and get the medicine for my father, let’s have a three-day, three-night battle, okay?”IyIHFNxhKtdhFZJNAilIinwSIorrMr

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Huai En’s body trembled, his eyes darting around. He lowered his voice and grumbled, “Can you… not say such disgusting things?”UExkcTUVZqgZpXXkmHmPWkoSeOTdYs

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Xiao Bao grinned and snuggled closer. “You don’t understand, this is called romance. Couples always talk like this. There’s no such thing as a couple who doesn’t say sweet words to each other. You’ll get used to it eventually.”TSXzKGZCxyXPPYcmXXbpEplviLNEth

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Huai En snorted, “Boring.”vZRbqYskglaBNhrXHWcHIXUxFbpfwA

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Xiao Bao said with a meaningful smile, “When we’re alone like this, there are things we say in bed. I’ll teach you those later.”FAuyacMMZsuaBrVLAmLMJmEXDEcYDi

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Huai En turned away angrily, his cheeks flushing red. He pointed at Xiao Bao, “You’re really… you’re really…”gdLHoPoIfCohjHVxYuggbfQLEltNHL

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Before he could finish, Xiao Bao leaned in and captured his lips, kissing him gently but intensely. His nimble tongue slipped into Huai En’s mouth, intertwining with his. Initially stunned, Huai En gradually relaxed, wrapping his arms around Xiao Bao’s waist and closing his eyes, melting into the kiss.hhcUdIbvrzgPjGxdnMvkUSbEEGoinu

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The tenderness and passion conveyed in this simple act were enough to melt a person.kvcxQqAkIDqeCPYKLIGPvWkpKeJfqm

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The dim orange sun at the horizon seemed to sit at the end of the straight road. Golden light spread across the rolling hills, lush forests, arid mounds, and the flat official road, casting a warm, intimate glow. The evening breeze rustled through the leaves, occasionally accompanied by the flapping of birds’ wings. Two sturdy horses walked steadily, nuzzling each other. Under a tree, two figures were lost in an embrace, their lips and teeth intertwined, forgetting the world around them.AdgstSPbrMZwvvdwLxhSzRlazZwadP

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It was a pure, comforting kiss.PemuzbJmVlUriGJThACjfHxYPAKuTA

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Due to the delay, they arrived at the next town late at night. Xiao Bao had to lie on the horse’s back for the journey, an awkward but effective position. With few people around, he wasn’t embarrassed, and the slow pace of the horse almost lulled him to sleep.TCJOCsvlZsUaONTDhGWJyhzNgeDLKm

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Initially prepared to spend the night in another broken temple, Huai En changed his mind and decided to stay at an inn.TviVpDYaNiAJQmayDwGBpofcCywfha

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Xiao Bao eyed him suspiciously. Huai En pinched his chubby cheeks, “What are you thinking? I said I wouldn’t touch you. You’ll rest better here.”POCoUDNRpLBClCmKiiHoNxRUZOtjGU

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Xiao Bao, wary but touched by Huai En’s concern, felt a rush of emotion. He remembered every bit of kindness Huai En showed him, savoring each moment. Their sweet moments were becoming more frequent, and Xiao Bao feared he might one day be overwhelmed by it all.gIhONKWaFwkNsKbrZydDZgpYhUgYcg

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As he reminisced about their breathtaking kiss, Xiao Bao didn’t feel hungry at all.OYRJFFphYiQXTYwEjLzaxqRMJRrVet

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Xiao Bao voiced his concern, “What if Zhao Cai and Jin Bao find us?”oosuhfJbOEwqDjZNYhmLHyMprXyHqH

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“I’ll take you away with me, don’t worry.”NhlrCFhqILtMgKVBlrgSPaAlfTqgll

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Xiao Bao nodded, finding this reasonable, and laughed cheekily, “My wife is so capable, I’m not afraid at all.”lAqcAaUoRXDyQeZTEQGNBOluDKzwKl

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Huai En shot him a look and led the horse to the inn with the brightest lantern still lit.yBRQZfbcCooSsPoXkkjMGhTedXyfQr

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Xiao Bao followed closely, his steps no longer resembling a frog’s, striding confidently into the inn.VWRQZcbMNfHmwUnqcQESWPPDOjnxpz

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He pulled out a silver ingot and slapped it on the counter in front of the night watchman, “Two upper rooms.”smYgwkCIogqdPXBtVlFaVpumkfgESL

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Huai En glanced at him and said, “One room.”uiNpcQHaFJZAVnjYyzApILZxpsnvCo

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Xiao Bao blinked and grinned, “Right, right, one room, one upper room.”JjiEwQnisotFYwRfPIxIvssoRqtyBO

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The night watchman gave them a strange look but led them upstairs.rwesiBAWTUlJzudRwIhVPgNgzAsvNK

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Xiao Bao closed the door and carefully checked the lock and windows, making sure everything was secure before relaxing.dZMdKxFxJgigtRckdsrPtUSUVqbgEs

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Huai En finally couldn’t hold back, “What are you doing?”WqdDgAIevylxaQNXNUGPcYVvuctMJN

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Xiao Bao, looking experienced, replied, “When traveling, you must be cautious. This world is not peaceful. I’m so rich, and you’re so beautiful. What if someone has bad intentions?”gEBWPIJDVhhcDBbUAvfgOPonAANsPZ

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Huai En snorted dismissively and nodded towards the bed, “Come, sleep.”gLOhjVhseoWQREBhoJLQXhAsQaoEiw

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Xiao Bao swallowed nervously, “Let’s be clear first, we need to keep our word.”DtyituVRuUhAfhwtTFtlXvzMPkCgUT

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Huai En glared at him, “Stop talking nonsense.”mDjglXjENdHikgrEmzqZlgPKiMjETb

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At that, Xiao Bao quickly stripped off his outer garment and eagerly pounced on Huai En, dragging him to the bed.tFJSyjiUgMwQrzWlgSIIGfZTyPHXJK

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Hugging Huai En, he took a deep breath, “You smell so good, baby.”wHelqTESfYHBjjzxJqAjLBZxLMDTGt

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Annoyed by Xiao Bao’s continuous teasing, Huai En’s frustration turned into anger. He pushed Xiao Bao to the other side of the bed, warning, “Jin Xiao Bao, if you don’t behave, I’ll make you sleep on the floor.”ZGWSQPhMceuzcrZujAUaQvXGCtNybo

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Xiao Bao, basking in his affection, felt fearless. But knowing Huai En’s temper, he wisely moved to the edge of the bed, looking at Huai En with puppy eyes, “Baby, I won’t move. Can I just hold you to sleep?”zdKoczWVQZDNvXxfkeaFscVcnkkeKI

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“Huai En, baby, let’s sleep holding each other. It’s so cold at night.”ORoXuRmDgZDJIgRdVYwlGvcyWXwWMY

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“Huai En, baby, there’s only one quilt here. If you catch a cold, I’ll be heartbroken.”dXbgpDafeellxCxuAufBKYAFiIOcWL

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“Huai En… you’re not cold… actually, I am…”InMfzeVkKNJSyCDlXNbrdrwWjmOokS

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Huai En, irritated, pulled him over and covered them both with the quilt, commanding, “Sleep.”yeOFNVqWyCQZEMNDzlmtgFhuepMQBF

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Xiao Bao immediately clung to him like an octopus, feeling overjoyed.XjMuJsvmaInivWqmoQLtSxJHzBECdl

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Huai En, exhausted from two sleepless nights, was too tired to argue. As he drifted off, he wondered how he had ended up with such a clingy person.iYaIJqVZXvpELhXsXFULrSbwyTdzmJ

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SB’s Note: Thank you so much, Dst, for the Ko-fi! I really appreciate your support. As a little thanks, I’ve uploaded an extra chapter just for you—hope you enjoy it!NBdHiezuqcsJyfbceFGNoBlTgdmQjv

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