The Age of Discovery: Chinese cuisine swept across Europe

The two of them have been sleeping in the same bed for more than half a year, except when they first lived in Sanvis's house and were too tight on money, they shared a quilt. After coming here, they bought two quilts. Because Min Xi knew that he had a bad sleeping posture and liked to roll up the quilt when sleeping. If he didn't share the quilt, Yun Ji would never get a good night's sleep.

Yun Ji also wished they could sleep separately because he found that his feelings for Min Xi were spiraling out of control.

He didn't know when it started, but Min Xi was no longer just a friend and brother to him, he even had feelings for him that went beyond friendship. He cared about Min Xi too much, more than himself, and cared about his every word, every movement and expression. At the same time, he was extremely eager to get his attention, hoping that he would be more attached to him. When he saw him chatting and laughing with Baron Fernando, he couldn't help feeling jealous.

He hoped that he and Min Xi were special and irreplaceable, just as he was important in her heart... He longed to touch Min Xi, but felt that it was wrong. He could only restrain himself desperately. It was best for him to sleep separately.

He had no way to vent this feeling, nor could he talk to anyone, so he could only suppress it in his heart, brewing and fermenting day by day, until it was so strong that it was about to drown himself and Min Xi at any time. He already understood what this feeling was, it should be similar to the Nanfeng popular in Ming Dynasty and the brotherhood popular in Fujian.

Nanfeng is particularly popular among the literati nowadays. No one restrains their desires and even regards it as a fashion. Good-looking men will basically become the objects of pursuit by these people.

He himself had been molested many times, and he beat them back mercilessly in front of many people. After all, even if they were powerful and wealthy, they would not be ashamed to get back at them if they were beaten for molesting men. Moreover, their Yun family was well-known in the capital and had deep connections with high-ranking officials. Those people would not make a big fuss over such a shameless thing.

He used to despise these people extremely. They had many wives and concubines at home, but they still had sex with men, and even called it romantic affairs to cover up their insatiable desires and moral degradation. They were simply unworthy of being husbands and fathers.

So when he realized his feelings for Min Xi, he was extremely shocked and panicked. He felt that he was desecrating Min Xi and was extremely disgusted with himself. What was the difference between him and those men?

But he and Min Xi were together day and night, and they even slept on the same bed at night, so he couldn't control his heart from being moved. In countless quiet moments at night, he listened to the even and long breathing beside his pillow, reflecting and reviewing over and over again, trying to pull back his feelings.

One night, he suddenly realized that he had never had any intention of playing with Min Xi. He trusted him, appreciated him, understood him, and was attracted to him, so he liked him. He was willing to accompany him, protect him, and try his best to meet all his wishes.

He realized that apart from curiosity and desire, there was also real affection between men, just like between men and women.

He clearly knew his situation. If he crossed the line, indulged his feelings, and developed a relationship beyond friendship with Min Xi, what would be the difference between him and those people he despised? He also had a fiancée at home waiting for him to go back and get married.

His parents were deeply in love and were a model of a loving couple. His father never took a concubine and was still in love with his mother. He vowed to follow his father's example and not take a concubine or visit prostitutes. Even if he could not live in harmony with his parents, he would at least respect them.

But now, his heart has drifted uncontrollably towards Min Xi. If he lets his feelings run wild, he will be sorry for his fiancée and Min Xi. He cannot control his heart, but can only control his behavior.

But today, because of Old Xius, they can only sleep in the same bed. Yun Ji was uneasy, but also had a faint expectation. He longed to contact Min Xi, but was afraid that everything would get out of control.

Yun Ji lay in the bed, tense and hot. The quilt was narrow, and there was at least six or seven inches between him and Min Xi, so the quilt could barely cover his body. If he moved a little, he would be exposed to the cold air. In order to avoid catching a cold, he only took off his coat and put it on the edge of the quilt to block the wind and keep out the cold.

He slept properly, but Min Xi was not a regular person, he loved to roll around when he slept. Not long after he fell asleep, Min Xi rolled over and rolled away most of the quilt, exposing half of Yun Ji's body to the cold air.

Yun Ji sighed helplessly and reached out to pull the quilt.

Min Xi noticed it and said, "Seventh Brother, did I roll the quilt away?" As he said that, he quickly kicked the quilt back and took the initiative to reach out to cover Yun Ji.

This series of actions made Yun Ji's heart beat faster and his mouth felt dry.

After Min Xi finished all these, he said, "Seventh brother, we are too far apart, and the quilt is too narrow. It's a little small for two of us. Let's get closer so we won't get cold." After he said that, he took the initiative to move towards Yun Ji.

Originally there was a distance of six or seven inches, but now it was less than a fist's distance, and they could feel each other's body temperature.

Min Xi chuckled: "It will be warmer if two people sleep next to each other."

What could Yun Ji say? This was a sweet torture for him.

Yun Ji did not sleep well that night. But Min Xi, without the restraint of the quilt, performed all kinds of martial arts in his sleep, and simply treated the bed as a training ground. He felt hot and kicked off the quilt, then felt cold and moved closer to Yun Ji, treating him as a heater and a leg rack.

Yun Ji couldn't sleep at all because of him. Fearing that he would catch a cold, he had to resort to his trump card. He locked his legs between his calves and put his shoulders in his arms. He finally fell asleep in the second half of the night.

Yun Ji fell asleep due to exhaustion when it was almost dawn.

When Min Xi woke up, he felt uncomfortable all over and found himself sleeping in Yun Ji's arms in an extremely strange way. As soon as he moved, Yun Ji woke up.

Min Xi looked at Yun Ji and smiled awkwardly: "Seventh Brother, did I disturb you from sleeping well?"

Yun Ji didn't get enough sleep and was very tired. He muttered, "You staged a fight at night, so I had to trap you."

"I'm sorry, it might be a little hot sleeping with two people. If you haven't slept enough, sleep a little longer. I have to get up and make elbows for His Majesty." Min Xi thought of the important business and didn't want to stay in bed, so he got up quickly.

It was rare for Yun Ji to lie in bed without moving after Min Xi got up. If you ask why, it was because he was really too sleepy.

It was still dark outside when Min Xi went to check on old Zeus first. He found that he was snoring like thunder but was not awake at all. He did not bother to wake him but lit the light and went to the kitchen to busy himself.

Min Xi fried the pork elbow, which was coated with sugar color and soy sauce, in a frying pan until it was golden brown, and then stewed it in the marinade.

When he finished all these, it was already dawn, but Yun Ji didn't come downstairs. Min Xi raised his eyebrows. It was really rare that he actually stayed in bed. It seemed that he had made him very upset last night.

Min Xi took out a piece of pork belly to make braised pork. While he was washing the meat, he heard a knock on the door.

Min Xi put down the meat, wiped his hands, and walked out of the kitchen. Old Xius was also awakened by the knock on the door. He propped himself up and looked at the unfamiliar environment blankly.

Seeing this, Min Xi greeted him, "Good morning, Mr. Hughes." He opened the door, and as expected, it was Diego outside. He had just returned from running. This kid is self-disciplined.

"Merry Christmas! Boss, what do you need? Do you need my help?" Diego had just finished running, his face was ruddy and he looked very healthy. "Mr. Hughes, are you awake?"

Min Xi said, "Merry Christmas! Go and help me knead the dough for breakfast. What do you want to eat? Noodles or pancakes?"

Diego said, "Noodles, right? Where's Yun Dongjia?"

Min Xi smiled and said, "He didn't get enough rest last night and is still sleeping."

Old Xius stood up and asked, "Where is this? Are you the Chinese?" He still remembered Min Xi and Yun Ji.

Diego said, "You got drunk last night and fell asleep on the street. We were afraid you would get cold, and we didn't know where you lived, so we brought you back. This is the Chinese Restaurant, and this is our host."

Old Hughes wiped his face and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you! I have to go back."