Everyday Life of a Dom Boyfriend

Part Eleven: Inner Circle (3)

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“Is the power out?” Xia Zhi murmured to himself. As he fumbled his way looking for the power switch, the sound of indistinct music drifted out. He froze in place, shaking as he called out in a trembling voice, “Who’s there? Who is it?!”

The music continued to play; it was a classical piece. Then, a spotlight shined on the entrance of the hall and in the light was Ye Qia with a woman Xia Zhi did not recognize. They were both dressed to the nines, gazing affectionately at one another as they took each other’s hand and danced. They whirled into the heart of the hall in a beautiful foxtrot, dancing elegantly in the center. The woman arched and leaned backwards with her silky hair cascading in the air. Afterwards, the dancing duo hugged, their cheeks pressed together, concluding their little dance.

The lights came back on and everyone witnessed Xia Zhi peeking out from behind one of the pillars in the hall with a face pale from fright.

Ye Qia cleared his throat and escorted the lady by the hand to the front of the pillar, saying, “Xia Zhi, this is my student, Ai Zhemei. Zhemei, this is my boyfriend, Xia Zhi. How was my performance?”

Ai Zhemei smiled warmly and extended a hand, greeting him sweetly, “Hello.”

Xia Zhi silently looked at Ye Qia for a moment, then suddenly bounded away, running out of the hall without a second look.

Ye Qia: “…”

Sheng Le clutched onto Jia Jia’s shoulder without regard for decorum and laughed until he was out of breath. Even Jia Jia couldn’t help but chuckle. Ye Qia rubbed his face helplessly and after greeting everyone else, he went after Xia Zhi. Soon, he found a lone squatting figure, huddled by the garden wall.

“Xia Zhi?”

The figure let out a whimper; the person was upset. Ye Qia was relieved—it was Xia Zhi.

“What are you doing here?”

“You made me embarrass myself!” Xia Zhi sprang fiercely to his feet and said angrily, “You know I’m afraid of ghosts and yet you made such an entrance! You, y-you…” His face was deeply red, even his ears had turned color. He jabbed a finger at Ye Qia, flustered to the point of speechlessness.

Ye Qia’s expression was a bit contorted as well, but it was evident that it was not due to anger. He attempted to soothe his bristling boyfriend.

“Two people appearing suddenly out of pitch black darkness, along with that creepy music—and that’s not terrifying?!” Xia Zhi shouted madly. “I completely humiliated myself! You did it on purpose! You definitely did it on purpose!”

Ye Qia asked helplessly, “Why would I humiliate you on purpose?”

Xia Zhi froze and was speechless. He gave it some thought, but still said reluctantly, “In any case, you did it on purpose!”

“I didn’t.”

“You did, you did, you definitely did!”

“I didn’t.”

“You did!”

“If you keep acting this way, I’m not paying the rent.”

“…”

Xia Zhi had been firmly seized by his weak spot. With a face full of grief, the finger he had pointed at Ye Qia also weakened. After a few seconds, he made a bitter expression and said pitifully, “Then you have to make me braised pork belly.”

“Not a problem.” Ye Qia smiled and held out a hand. “Now, can you come back with me and meet my student?”

“Fine.”

When Xia Zhi met Ai Zhemei again, he realized this young lady had a cheerful, capable-looking face and was very beautiful. She had a certain grace, not at all like the mature older sister type of female dom he had imagined, but rather more neutral. They shook hands and exchanged a few words. He had a very good impression of her and his previous embarrassment was completely forgotten.

“I really can’t tell that you’re a dom.” Xia Zhi looked astonished. “Do you enjoy it, or?”

“I truly enjoy it.” Ai Zhemei smiled. “Teacher Ye is excellent, he’s number one in the profession. I’ve learned much from him.” Xia Zhi glanced over at Ye Qia who was speaking with Jia Jia. Then he leaned in and said quietly, “No need for flattery, Ye Qia can’t hear you. Is it really because you like it?”

“Yes.” Ai Zhemei laughed, her smile unexpectedly sweet as if mixed with candy. “I really do like it.”

“But women…”

Xia Zhi didn’t know how to say it. Ai Zhemei completed his thought for him, “Women are at a sexual disadvantage?”

“Yeah.”

“That’s okay, an S doesn’t need to reflect that during sex.” Ai Zhemei winked and said mischievously, “If you’d like, I’ll let you experience it free of charge. It’s fine if we sleep together first, too.”

Xia Zhi rubbed his nose awkwardly and indicated towards Ye Qia, “That guy would kill me.”

“It’s alright,” Ai Zhemei squinted her eyes in a smile and said in a particular husky voice, “We won’t tell Teacher Ye.”

Startled, Xia Zhi looked Ai Zhemei up and down for a moment before coming to the sudden realization that she was in earnest!

He forced a laugh. “You’re joking, right?”

Ai Zhemei stood upright, her lovely figure apparent. She replied softly, “If you think it’s a joke, then it is. If you don’t think it’s a joke, then it isn’t.”

Dumbstruck and at a loss, Xia Zhi did not know what to say when Ye Qia’s voice made a timely appearance, “Xia Zhi, the tea’s gone cold. Help me brew another cup.”

It had to be said that Ye Qia’s timing was impeccable. Xia Zhi held the cup and fled.

Watching the back of Xia Zhi’s figure disappear, Ye Qia’s smile faded. He turned and looked at Ai Zhemei coldly. “You’d better not have carried out your plan.”

“I haven’t, Teacher.” Ai Zhemei’s expression shifted. She lowered her brows and said pleasantly, “I haven’t.”

Ye Qia assessed his student for a few seconds and said slowly, “You have.”

Ai Zhemei lowered her head even more and said not a word.

“Forget it, do as you wish.” Ye Qia suddenly eased up. “However you wish to snatch other people’s things, snatch away. If you manage to poach Xia Zhi…that’s your misfortune.”

Ignoring Ai Zhemei’s confusion, Ye Qian turned and headed for the kitchen. After finding Xia Zhi, he glanced at Xia Zhi’s frightened look and sighed, asking, “Did Zhemei pursue you?”

Clang!

Xia Zhi knocked the cup and his face froze. He answered cautiously, “No.”

“Liar!” Ye Qia glared at him and said as he loosened his tie, “She already told me before that she was going to have you.”

“Shit, you knew?!” Xia Zhi suddenly eased up and said angrily, “What’s wrong with her? Scared me to death. Isn’t she a dom? Is she not a lesbian?”

Ye Qia replied in amusement, “Who told you female doms were lesbians?”

“I don’t know, but what will she do if she finds a male client?”

“Women have their ways, don’t concern yourself with it.” Ye Qia shrugged and said meaningfully, “When you were being pursued, you must’ve felt tempted.”

“Me? Tempted?” Xia Zhi’s eyes widened. He said furiously, “How would that be possible? You really have that little faith in me?”

“Hard to say, you’re bisexual.”

“I…” Xia Zhi suddenly stopped, then said suspiciously, “Wait, did you intentionally embarrass me to make Ai Zhemei give up on her idea?”

Ye Qia was silent for a moment before revealing a slip of anger. “Why are you always so clever when you aren’t supposed to be?!”