#[ i was Sad(TM) and since he haunts my every waking moment rn i decided to write something Really short this time to cope ]

[crudemachine]

anyone who knew xiangli yao long enough and anyone who has worked with him inside or outside of huaxu academy, can testify how well they're taken care of under his wing. because of this, he's often the hot topic in many social circles. rumors spread far and wide, with the prominent one being about his significant other. some people have heard a few things here and there, but the "evidence" itself was never concrete enough for them to identify this mysterious person that their principal investigator holds near and dear to his heart.

it's not like xiangli yao himself tries to keep it a secret either; he simply doesn't feel the need to bring up such personal matters when he's laser-focused on his research most of the time.

even then, you have to admit that it's difficult to keep up with the reputation that he holds in jinzhou sometimes. he's the academy's youngest but esteemed multi-disciplinary scientist for crying out loud. i mean, how could you even compare to his wits, talents, and his seemingly limitless compassion towards everyone else?

fortunately for you, your gentle lover never cared for anything but your own happiness and safety only. what more could he want when he already has you, his partner who continues to ground him back in reality with all the love and patience that you have for him?

he's sure he won't love another person again if you're not with him, so there's no need to worry about your pretty little head over those rumors.