This Villain Ch.242

Chapter 242: Happy Yu Yin

In Zhuzhou, Yu Guang and the Exorcism Bureau he had established were known to all.

Especially in Zhuzhou City, countless people admired him, and many men and women harbored secret affections for him.

When news suddenly broke that he was getting married, the entire city was abuzz.

Because the marriage was between two men, there were inevitably a few unkind remarks. However, out of respect for the Exorcism Bureau and Yu Guang’s formidable reputation, no one dared to voice their opinions openly.

Those who admired and were grateful to Yu Guang wanted to present their wedding gifts, while others whose hearts were quietly breaking simply wanted to see the person he was marrying.

But unfortunately for them, the wedding was a private affair. Only the initial students from Yu Guang’s first Tianchong Class, along with the disciples he had trained since then and their families, were invited.

Even so, the turnout was significant. The Exorcism Bureau’s main hall couldn’t accommodate everyone, so additional temporary tables and chairs were set up in the spacious area outside.

…

Two days before the wedding, just like in Yu Yin’s dream, everyone was busy. However, unlike the dream, even the two grooms-to-be didn’t have any free time.

Yu Guang preferred to handle everything personally. From the front hall to the backyard kitchen, whenever he saw someone overwhelmed, he would lend a hand.

The tables and benches outside the Exorcism Bureau gate were all carried and arranged by Yu Guang with the help of a few others.

The wine was also transported from the city cellar by Yu Guang himself.

On the morning of the wedding day, he even went to the Zhuoshui River at dawn to buy several large baskets of fresh fish, shrimp, and crabs.

Yu Yin remarked, “Why didn’t you let those fishing enthusiasts catch the fish instead?”

Ban Ying, the one in charge of the wedding arrangements, explained, “What could they possibly catch? The fish served at a wedding banquet must meet certain standards, including specific types and numbers!”

…

The day before the wedding, Yu Guang took Yu Yin to clean their new house.

It was a small courtyard located not far from the Exorcism Bureau. The courtyard had pomegranate, orange, and date trees planted in it. The furniture in the rooms was already arranged, and even the kitchen was ready for use.

Yu Yin commented, “This kitchen seems a bit unnecessary.”

The courtyard was a gift from Pei Wenjue, Ban Ying, and a few others. It had already been cleaned several times, so Yu Guang only needed to do some light tidying up this time. More importantly, he wanted Yu Yin to take a look at their new home.

Before long, Ban Ying and the others arrived as well. They came to decorate the courtyard, putting up festive couplets and paper window decorations, and even changing the bedding to celebratory red ones.

They bustled around, turning the courtyard into a cheerful red scene. Then, they looked back to see Yu Guang and Yu Yin standing in the courtyard and asked the two how they felt about the place.

Yu Guang nodded and praised it enthusiastically: “The house faces south, which is ideal. The courtyard is spacious and bright, and the rooms aren’t dim. The trees are planted in the corners, and their canopies aren’t too large, so they don’t block the sunlight. It’s excellent.”

“And you, Yu Yin? What do you think?”

‘What do I think?’ Yu Yin only wanted to ask why no one had told him about the existence of this little courtyard. No wonder Wu Jin had shouted that something was off in the dream.

That seemingly perfect dream had fallen apart over something like this, leaving Yu Yin deeply annoyed.

Ban Ying, watching the two completely oblivious and unfocused people in front of her, sighed deeply in her heart.

This courtyard was quiet and cozy, perfect for the couple to live peacefully and sweetly together without anyone else disturbing them.

But these two—weren’t they about to get married? Didn’t they feel the slightest bit moved? Where was their shyness? Their bashfulness?

Yu Yin was moved, though not in the way Ban Ying expected. The thread of tension in his mind was constantly being plucked, reminding him to stay alert and never take his eyes off his big brother, following him step by step.

—To prevent his brother from suddenly disappearing, running away from the wedding, or having second thoughts.

It was like prey caught in a spider’s web. While it appeared trapped with no way out, there was always the possibility of escape. Until the last moment, he couldn’t relax his vigilance.

…

On the morning of the wedding day, Yu Yin followed Yu Guang into the large kitchen in the backyard of the Exorcism Bureau.

The kitchen was bustling with people busy at work, all smiling and greeting them.

Seeing Yu Yin entering empty-handed and sticking close to his brother, everyone teased, “Yu Yin is still following so closely! He really can’t leave his brother’s side, not even for a moment.”

“Hahaha, isn’t that the truth? I remember it was the same back in the day. When he was twelve or thirteen and had just joined the Divine Academy, he was so much shorter than his brother—thin and small—and he would trail after him everywhere, never leaving his side.”

Yu Yin thought to himself: Back then, following my brother so closely was forced upon me.

“Who would’ve thought? So many years have passed in the blink of an eye, and even less expected—Yu Yin is now marrying Big Brother.”

“Speaking of which, I was chatting with Wu Shan and the others yesterday. We were wondering—what should we call Yu Yin from now on?”

“Yeah, yeah! Big Brother, what should we call Yu Yin after this?”

The kitchen was full of people chopping vegetables, washing ingredients, preparing dishes, and cooking, all smiling as they intentionally joked and teased the pair.

Xiao Shi, who had returned with Yu Yin, was sitting among the group peeling onions. She had bathed, changed into new clothes, and was happily listening to their chatter.

She hadn’t expected that everyone here wasn’t afraid of Yu Yin at all. They even dared to tease and joke with him, and to her surprise, the usually short-tempered Yu Yin didn’t get angry with them.

‘They’re amazing!’ Xiao Shi thought. She had only been here a few days but had already grown fond of the place, feeling admiration for everyone she met.

Not long after, Ban Ying arrived and told the pair to stop working and go take a bath and change into their wedding attire.

Amid good-natured laughter, the two left. One of the women in charge of cooking grabbed a large bowl and scooped out a portion specifically for Xiao Shi.

“Here, Xiao Shi, have a taste and check if it’s salty enough.”

Xiao Shi happily accepted it.

Since she had been helping with washing vegetables, and because she looked so small and thin, the kitchen staff always made sure to give her some of whatever they cooked.

In just a few days, she had tasted so many delicious dishes she had never eaten before.

Even though she still felt a bit hungry, her body also felt full and satisfied.

“Xiao Shi, is it good?”

“It’s delicious!” After finishing a bowl of fried meatballs, Xiao Shi looked up and said softly, “Big Brother said he can make tasty food too. He said he’d cook for me. I bet Big Brother’s cooking is amazing too.”

The cook’s smile froze for a moment before she quickly scooped another bowl of meatballs for Xiao Shi, advising her gently, “Big Brother is very busy. Don’t ask him to cook, okay? Be good and just eat these meatballs.”

…

Meanwhile, Ban Ying had dragged Yu Guang and Yu Yin out of the kitchen to get dressed in their wedding attire. Since both of them were men, the wedding outfits weren’t overly complicated, and they changed quickly.

“Big Brother, do you want to put on some makeup?” Ban Ying asked, looking a bit conflicted as she glanced at Yu Guang.

Yu Guang waved his hand dismissively. “No need.”

Ban Ying didn’t push the matter and shifted her focus entirely to Yu Yin.

“Yu Yin, how about I shape your eyebrows or style your hair? Just for today—let’s make it a little more formal. What do you think?”

No one found it strange that Yu Guang and Yu Yin were being treated differently.

Although it was a wedding between two men, most people naturally assumed Yu Yin played the “bride” role, leading to more elaborate attention given to him.

Even Yu Yin himself tacitly accepted it.

Having achieved what he desired, he knew there were compromises he had to endure.

Winning his brother’s hand and causing him to refuse other marriage proposals—between these options, Yu Yin chose compromise.

If it was for Yu Guang, then it was worth it.

“Well, Yu Yin’s eyebrows are naturally well-shaped, so there’s no need to touch them,” Ban Ying remarked after studying his face for a moment.

She set down the makeup tools she had prepared. Not only were they unnecessary, but she also needed to remind Yu Yin to wear his mask during the ceremony later.

Otherwise, causing a commotion at the wedding would be disastrous.

In the end, the only help Yu Yin accepted was having his hair tied back, in the simplest style.

…

The wedding ceremony that day went off without a hitch, with no unexpected incidents.

They mingled with familiar faces, receiving waves of congratulations.

Everyone ate, drank, laughed, and celebrated until evening, as lanterns lit up the surroundings.

The day felt more like a dream come true than the illusory dream Yu Yin once had.

As the festivities wound down, Yu Guang dealt with a few drunken revelers who were making a scene, then took Yu Yin back to their new home to rest.

Compared to the bustling main courtyard of the Exorcism Bureau, their small private courtyard was peaceful and quiet.

Thoughtful as always, Ban Ying had already heated water for them and prepared food on the stove in their cozy new home.

Yu Guang had gone to take a bath. After being roped into drinking two jars of wine by the drunkards earlier—and having some spilled on him—he definitely needed it. Yu Yin, on the other hand, had been spared from being pressured to drink.

In the courtyard, the orange tree had a few small, unripe fruits hanging from its branches. Yu Yin gently touched one with his fingertips, his thoughts wandering.

He remembered the orange trees near the small ventilation windows of the basement in Qiyun Tower long ago. Every year, a few fruits would fall into the basement.

Those oranges were sour and bitter.

He wondered idly if the fruit on this tree would taste sweet.

His mind drifted to such trivial questions—things he had never considered before—while the faint echoes of the lively banquet’s clinking cups and cheerful voices still lingered in his ears.

As always, during the feast, his brother had sat beside him, just as he did at every meal, frequently placing food on his plate and reminding him to eat more.

“What are you standing here for? Come on, let’s go inside,” Yu Guang’s voice cut through his thoughts.

Fresh from his bath, his brother walked over, radiating warmth and dampness. He put his arm around Yu Yin and led him into the house.

The wedding candles on the table burned steadily, their warm glow lighting the room. Sitting on the edge of the bed, Yu Yin finally felt a small sense of reality settling in.

Then, a strange thought popped into his head, making his expression turn a bit peculiar.

‘Can Yu Guang… really do that sort of thing?’

As far as Yu Yin could recall, he had never seen his brother handle such matters.

After all, with him constantly around, Yu Guang had almost no private life.

Maybe tonight, his brother would just do what he always did—lie beside him and sleep.

He might even suggest going for a night run. That would be entirely in character for him.

Hah. Yu Yin chuckled silently. Even earlier, when Yu Guang had put his arm around him to lead him inside, the gesture had felt no different from how he casually slung his arm around anyone else’s shoulder.

Yu Guang, now rummaging through the cabinet, pulled out a few jars and containers. Sitting down beside Yu Yin, he asked, “Do you know how to use these? Want me to explain them to you?”

Yu Yin: “…”

Is he serious?

Yu Guang said, “Why do you look so surprised? We’re married today. Isn’t this what a wedding night should be like?”

Tonight, Yu Yin hadn’t let the gray-eyed cat into the room. His reactions were slower than usual, caught between suspicion and an uncontrollable trembling of excitement. With a mix of doubt and anticipation, he went along with Yu Guang’s exploration.

…

…

Yu Yin: “Huh?”

When things reached this point, he finally realized something wasn’t right.

Yu Guang asked, “What’s wrong? Don’t know how to continue?”

Yu Yin: “…”

Realizing why Yu Yin had fallen silent, Yu Guang patted his back reassuringly and explained,

“I asked around. Apparently, when two men are together, the one who takes the receiving role is more likely to get hurt. Later in life, they might also experience more health problems and minor issues. You’re not very strong, so I think I should take care of this for you.”

Yu Yin: “…”

‘Later in life?’ Yu Yin thought incredulously. ‘Demons don’t exactly have a “later in life.” And at a time like this, should I admit I’m weak?’

Yu Guang lay there, looking completely unbothered, allowing Yu Yin to take the lead. Yu Yin’s thoughts churned in complexity as he felt the burning heat radiating from his brother. Almost instinctively, he continued.

Before long, Yu Guang chuckled at his cautious movements.

“Are you afraid I’ll suddenly jump up and toss you aside? Why are you so hesitant and on guard?”

Grabbing Yu Yin’s slightly cool hand and placing it firmly on himself, Yu Guang said cheerfully,

“Go ahead and be bold. A little scratch or bruise is nothing to me!”

…

…

The spider that spun silk had finally found its perfect nest—warm, soft, and impossibly safe.

Curled up in his new haven, he no longer found the blazing light harsh. Instead, he spread his arms wide, greedily embracing it.

Yu Guang was someone who didn’t care for the conventions and rules of the mundane world. He remained steadfast and unshakable, like the solid earth beneath one’s feet, able to bear everything.

Yu Yin finally understood why, in the dream created by the Shell Demon, the most painful moment of his life had been when he was on the attic floor of the Qiyun Tower.

If he had never experienced happiness, how could he have known that the ordinary days he had grown accustomed to, were actually painful?

Now, he realized, he could no longer endure those days.

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