Chapter 54: Confrontation with Grandpa Bai starts

The man’s eyes darkened as his gaze turned a little dangerous.

This move was just right.

Hou Yizhen must be a little angry that Lin Feng dared to say he would move on. However, he could not be truly angry either, because Lin Feng had placed himself in a submissive position, asking for Hou Yizhen’s grace until he could finally let go.

What chauvinistic man wouldn’t enjoy such an obvious display of submission?

Hou Yizhen must be feeling conflicted right now.

In fact, things were unfolding exactly as Lin Feng had expected.

Hou Yizhen was angry that the boy was already thinking about leaving him. Yet, at the same time, he felt a little distressed. Lin Feng’s words clearly showed that he understood Hou Yizhen felt nothing for him, leaving him with no choice but to slowly let go and pull away.

How could Hou Yizhen allow that to happen? And yet, at the same time, his pride could not bring him to admit that he wanted Lin Feng to stay.

Seeing that the man remained silent, Lin Feng prepared to retreat gracefully, ready to put on a sorrowful expression.

However, just then—

Knock, knock.

A knock on the door sounded, pulling both of them back to their senses.

Both man and boy secretly breathed a sigh of relief at the interruption.

"Ah!" Lin Feng appeared to suddenly ’realize’ just how compromising their position was.

He was sitting astride Hou Yizhen’s lap, his thighs on either side of the man’s hips and their lower bodies pressed firmly together. One arm was looped around Hou Yizhen’s neck, while the man’s hands gripped his buttocks, holding him tightly against his body.

Anyone who saw them like this would undoubtedly know that they were engaging in something indecent.

Along with a sound of shock, the boy ’unconsciously’ jolted, causing their erect lower bodies to grind together.

"Mmm." They both inadvertently moaned together.

As if embarrassed, the boy lowered his flushed face.

But because he was sitting astride the man, Hou Yizhen could clearly see all of his expressions.

Lin Feng’s appearance was both shy and sensual, hitting yet another button inside Hou Yizhen.

Knock, knock.

After taking a few deep breaths, the man lifted Lin Feng and settled the boy beside him on the sofa. He then stood up, ignored the raging erection pressing against his pants, walked to the door, and opened it.

Housekeeper Yang stood right outside the door. He bowed respectfully as he informed the master of the house, "Master Hou, the patriarch of the Bai family has come to pay a visit. He is waiting in the living room."

Lin Feng stiffened.

Grandpa Bai?

Did Grandpa know about the trending posts?

Most likely, he did.

Lin Feng’s fingers tightened before slowly loosening.

Although he had already made up his mind, he still felt nervous, knowing that he was about to face his own elder, who was likely to be the family member most opposed to his homosexuality.

But Lin Feng could not change reality. This exposure might be humiliating and unexpected, but it was also a chance for Lin Feng to finally set himself free.

At most, he could only explain it to Grandpa Bai.

But if Grandpa couldn’t accept it...

Lin Feng stood up and walked towards Hou Yizhen, his eyes meeting the man’s dark eyes.

His amber eyes were full of dependence and trust.

A few minutes later, Lin Feng and Hou Yizhen went down to the living room, where an old man sat along with two other men.

Lin Feng immediately recognized Grandpa Bai and Uncle Tingyu, his mother’s older brother, from the memories. As for the last man, it took a few seconds before he remembered that he was Grandpa Bai’s assistant.

All three men appeared calm on the surface. However, the moment their gazes fell on Lin Feng and Hou Yizhen, the atmosphere grew tense.

Lin Feng awkwardly greeted his grandfather, uncle, and the assistant before taking a seat opposite them.

Hou Yizhen, meanwhile, sat down beside Lin Feng, making the already tense atmosphere even more oppressive.

For a while, no one spoke. They simply sipped their tea in silence until Grandpa Bai finally broke the quiet.

"Ah Feng."

Lin Feng straightened his back. "Yes, Grandpa?"

"Ah Feng, are those rumors true?"

Lin Feng’s fingers tightened around his teacup. "Which rumors, Grandpa?"

For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.

Grandpa Bai closed his eyes, his mind reeling. Although his grandson hadn’t directly answered his question, his response was practically an admission.

Any man in his right mind would have immediately denied the rumors and defended himself. Yet Lin Feng had asked which rumors, implying that at least some of them were true—and that he already knew exactly which ones his grandfather was referring to.

Taking a deep breath, Grandpa Bai shifted his gaze to the tall, bronze-skinned man sitting beside his grandson.

"Master Hou, I’d like to speak with my grandson privately. Is there somewhere we could talk?"

"Dad."

Uncle Tingyu suddenly spoke, his gaze resting worriedly on Lin Feng’s pale face.

He was worried about his nephew. Although he, too, struggled to accept the sudden revelation that Lin Feng was homosexual, he was more concerned about the boy. Lin Feng had already suffered so much. If they pushed him into despair, what if he...

"Dad." His voice grew firmer. "Please stay calm. Ah Feng has already been through so much—"

Grandpa Bai cut him off. "I know what I’m doing, Tingyu."

His firm response silenced everyone.

Hou Yizhen frowned and glanced at the boy beside him.

Lin Feng looked up at him and, after a brief hesitation, said softly, "Uncle Hou, I’d like to speak with Grandpa alone."

His lips trembled slightly.

Since this was a private family matter, Hou Yizhen eventually agreed.

"The study is quiet. You can talk there."

...

"Since when?"

Lin Feng lowered his gaze. "From the beginning, Grandpa."

He wasn’t lying. Ever since Madam Lin had entered this body, he could only be attracted to men.

"You never told your mother?"

Lin Feng shook his head, choosing his words carefully. "Mother’s heart isn’t in good health."

Grandpa Bai fell silent before asking, "Were you planning to keep this a secret forever?"