514: 8.114 Grant Me The Honor*

8.114 Grant Me The Honor*

The squeals around them almost broke through the roof, brought over by the crashing echo of the waves and the breeze of salty air. The cameras flashed even more brilliantly, and Ellen did not need his phone to know that all of this was going straight to the front of the entertainment page. Beside him, Sister Chen was so angry that she almost fainted straight to the ground.1

However, it was as if Lu Yizhou could see no other than the man in front of him, his gaze was intense yet gentle at the same time. And coupled with his glorious silver hair and the fluttering cape behind him, he gave a strong impression of the king who had descended from his throne just to fetch his secret lover…

Ellen did not even realize he was gaping until he clicked his jaws shut. He swallowed, his throat awfully parched. The sense of déjà vu was getting stronger and stronger as a myriad of images flashed in front of his eyelids. 

He seemed to see himself in the exact same position, mesmerized and dumbfounded in equal measure by the man in front of him while the whole world cheered for them. He recalled the thundering heartbeat, the abnormal heat surging up his chest, the feeling as though he was going to explode out of happiness… There was also a bit of embarrassment, apprehension and…

Ellen abruptly snapped out to his senses and schooled his expression. He had no idea what kind of face he was showing earlier but one thing for sure, it wouldn't be any good. And now, it was definitely going to be broadcasted for the whole world to see. Great, very great! 

The more he thought about it, the uglier his face was. He silently gnashed his teeth and hissed out in a voice only both of them could hear, "Is it fun?"

Lu Yizhou's lips curved. "Very." 

This gorgeous bastard… he even dared to admit it! He had known clearly how he looked but he still dared to ask Ellen something like that. What was it if not teasing? Ellen quietly seethed, his golden eyes shimmering with anger so bright that it rivaled the sun. "Are you done yet?"

"I don't know…" he hummed as though pondering something very serious. "If I am not wrong, the photographer has specifically requested a passionate and toe-curling rendezvous. He also wants us to strengthen our intimacy. What should I do to achieve that, I wonder?"

Ellen was utterly rendered speechless by how brazen this man was. 

In one glance, Lu Yizhou often gave the impression of a massive solid iceberg; a steadfast and resolute man whom you could always rely on everytime. While it held true to some extent, the man was also a big bully through and through. Also, he was able to pull it off without even batting an eyelid, making Ellen confused whether he was doing it intentionally or not. It was pardonable if it was the former. However, if it was the latter then this man was truly terrifying… 

Ellen's face hardened. "Lu Yizhou, are you kidding me?"

Lu Yizhou finally could not help but chuckle. "Alright, alright. I won't tease you anymore." He let go of Ellen's hand and cold air immediately caressed the skin that had been enveloped in warmth. Ellen curled his fingers lightly, his expression not betraying anything he was feeling within. "Are you okay? Is the photoshoot hard? What makes you so angry, hmm?"

Not only was he a bully, he was also as dense as a brick!

Ellen puffed out his cheeks, but he also could not keep his anger due to the genuine concern in the man's tone. When Lu Yizhou was acting so sweet like this, Ellen really did not know how to act in front of him! How infuriating! 

Lu Yizhou looked at the 'not telling you' written in bold characters across Ellen's forehead and did not know whether to laugh or cry. Could someone tell him what he had done wrong? He was really clueless this time!

Unfortunately, just as he was ready to coax the little leopard some more, an excited voice called for them. "My dear Xiao Lu, Ellen, let's start!" Photographer Song skipped on his steps, so elated it was like a child seeing his favorite toy.

The hair on Lu Yizhou's body stood on its end at that intimate endearment and the warmth on his eyes dissipated without a trace. 

Looking at Lu Yizhou's disgusted face, Ellen held back his laughter and his mood alleviated immensely. He was the one who stepped out first and shrugged the towel off him. His outfit had already been soaked in water but it did not matter because he was going into the pool again anyway. 

The lightning around the pool had been adjusted considerably so that only the depth of the water was shining as though there were thousands of glittering stars swimming within. The temporary roof was built to block the glaring sunlight above their head, making the atmosphere dim enough to be mysterious. 

"Okay, good, Ellen, take your position." Photographer Song urged. "Xiao Lu, take your place on the side of the pool. On my cue, Ellen is going to emerge from the water and you're going to catch him by the waist, okay?"

This 'elf prince swimming in the sea' had been the scene that Photographer Song had been trying to capture to no avail. He wanted Ellen to show a playful yet seductive look but because a certain someone was sulking, the photographer had not obtained the feeling he wanted.

But this time, there was an addition of the king by the shore. Recalling Ellen's dead fish eyes earlier, Photographer Song could not help but stress, "Facial management, okay? I want a love at first sight, the seductive yet innocent kind of expression! Xiao Lu, don't worry, because you're not a model, I won't include your face. Ellen, pay attention to your expression!"

Ellen merely waved his hand and slid into the pool. Lu Yizhou watched as he disappeared into the glittering pool. And then, he dropped to his knees gracefully.

In that instant, the atmosphere around the set became hush as the audience was sucked in, enraptured by the silver-haired king which exuded dangerous power and destructive beauty in equal measure. His spine was straight even in such a position, it was easy to associate him with a beast who would pounce on the slightest provocation. Nobody dared to speak for fear to shatter the spellbinding atmosphere. 

Photographer Song's eyes lit up and his face turned solemn as he aimed the camera. 

A second felt like a few hours as anticipation brewed on everyone's heart. The king had stopped by to inspect the beautiful sea after a session of hunting. He was attracted by the mystical shift of light deep in the water. Just as his hand was about to touch the water…

Splash!

An enchanting figure broke through the surface of the sea. Water clung to the sheer fabric on his body and highlighted his slender neck and tapered waist. Strands of hair stuck wetly to his cheeks and oh that face… he had the face that was beloved by Gods, so ethereal that it put the fantastic scenery to shame. There was no surprise on the elf's golden eyes as they laid on the King, instead his fluttering lashes hid the bashfulness and playful desire within. Because of his abrupt movement, water splashed onto the King's face and caught the man off guard. The elf was like a siren, flicking his alluring tail to hook the sailor to the sea in order to devour them…

A split second before the elf could fall back into the water, the King snapped to his senses and reached out to catch the other around his waist, firmly trapping the man within the cocoon of his powerful arm. 

A surprised gasp escaped the elf's luscious lips as he did not expect the King to move so fast. Flush spread across his fair cheek, making him look all the more exquisite. The King could not help but reach out to cup the elf's cheek with his rough palm, his touch hesitant and gentle as though fearing that everything was merely a dream…

"B–BRAVO!" Photographer Song's delighted shout brought everyone out of their reverie. He was so excited that his entire body was shaking but his hands on the camera remained stable. "Closer… closer, pull him closer like you're going to steal him away and lock him up in your gold palace—YES! Yes, just like that! That expression on your face is fabulous, Ellen! Keep it up!"

The distance between the two people's faces were less than an inch, so close that they could see nothing but each other's reflection. The corner of Lu Yizhou's lips curved as he trailed his fingers along the line of Ellen's jaw, earning him a full body shudder from the other. 

Ellen's breath hitched on his throat at the teasing touch and his lashes fluttered wildly. The water surrounding his lower body was cold, yet the arm holding him was scorching. The two extreme sensations sent sparks to his nerve ending, and his skin was buzzing akin to life wire. He could not help but tilt closer to the source of the warmth even when knowing that he might be burned to ashes…

"Steal you away and lock you up in my gold palace?" Lu Yizhou repeated word by word, his eyes flickering in possessiveness at the sensation of soft and lithe body pressing against him. His smile deepened into a dark and bewitching one. "That sounds like something I would do. But the more important question is… will Your Highness grant me the honor to keep him?"

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