Category: Forced into the Deep (Page 7 of 9)

Chapter 25 – Qi Yun, I am a man.

 

In the quiet ward, Qi Yun leaned against the wall while Chen Ying was standing. Qi Yun closed his eyes, the bruises on his hands did not disappear yet and they were particularly conspicuous on his slender, white fingers. Chen Ying looked at Qi Yun who had his eyes closed and was resting. In just two months, Qi Yun had changed a lot. Although he was still thinner than before, the outlines of his outstanding appearance could already be seen and the day to his full recovery was already in sight. It would not be long before then.

 

Chen Ying couldn’t help but feel that such huge progress was made because of one man.

 

“Master Yun really decided to have the surgery. I need to report this to the chairman.”

 

Chen Ying bowed down. Although Qi Yun couldn’t see it, the respect Chen Ying felt in his bones for him had not changed at all.

 

Qi Yun opened his eyes slowly. His beautiful eyes which should be like the stars were now as dull as stagnant water.

 

“You did so much so you can see me return to the Shen family. Now that I’ve agreed. Would you really let a blind man sit in that seat?”

 

Qi Yun’s words were full of disdain and Chen Ying furrowed his brow, “Master Yun, the chairman cares about you very much, and she’s also suffering quite a bit because of this.”

 

Qi Yun sneered, “Chen Ying, are you my grandma’s or Shen Qinghong’s right-hand?”

 

Chen Ying bowed down again.

 

“Master Yun, the old Madam told Chen Ying before her death that the owner of the bracelet will be Chen Ying’s master. But in any case, I wish for Master Yun’s speedy recovery.”

 

Qi Yun rubbed his sore temples, “Just continue doing what we planned from before. It won’t be easy for them to get what they want from me. There will always be a price to pay for the harm they’ve caused to me.”

 

There was no trace of emotion as he said those cold words. Chen Ying slowly began to ask uncertainly, “That Young Madam, you…” 

 

When referring to Xing Zhongwan, Qi Yun stopped rubbing his fingers on his temple. A ray of sunlight shone on that icy heart, quietly melting away at its corner.

 

“Don’t involve him in it!” Qi Yun put down his hands. His expression was a little ugly.

 

Chen Ying straightened up and sighed slightly, “I’m afraid it’s too late, the young madam has already entered the fray.”

 

Qi Yun gradually tightened his hand on the bed sheet, “Don’t let anyone hurt him.”

 

On the way back, Qi Yun was a little tired. He leaned his entire self against Xing Zhongwan’s body. Xing Zhongwan felt awkward but he was too embarrassed to push him away. After all, Qi Yun looked so weak, so he should bear with it. They were almost there anyway.

 

While Xing Zhongwan was struggling with his thoughts, Qi Yun suddenly asked, “When is Wanwan’s birthday?” Xing Zhongwan was taken aback, “My birthday? There’s still more than two months left till then.”

 

“When?” Qi Yun was very persistent.

 

“Children’s Day on June 1st! My mother always said that my birthday is easy to remember. Hey, what are you asking this for?”

 

Xing Zhongwan turned his head to look at Qi Yun. From this angle, he could just see his beautifully arched nose. Xing Zhongwan has seen a lot of good features, but there were few as adequate as Qi Yun’s.

 

He hurriedly withdrew his thoughts, but Qi Yun held Xing Zhongwan’s hand, “I will give you a gift when that time comes.”

 

Xing Zhongwan wanted to quickly withdraw his hand. The warm touch made him feel a little uncomfortable. “I am not a child. It’s too early for you to give me gifts for my birthday. Just take good care of your body and don’t worry about anything else.”

 

Xing Zhongwan pulled his hand back and the warmth in Qi Yun’s palm suddenly disappeared. He furrowed his eyebrows discreetly but his head couldn’t help but move closer to his shoulder a little.

 

Slowly closing his eyes, the faint unique scent on the tip of his nose made Qi Yun’s heart hurt a little inexplicably.

 

Suddenly, he remembered that woman’s blood-splattered eyes and her vicious words before the car accident, Qi Yun, people like you should die. You are not worthy of love, and no one will treat you sincerely, because you are just a heartless beast, you are not worthy!

 

The sudden chill running down his spine caused Qi Yun to open his eyes abruptly, but the sound of Xing Zhongwan’s steady breathing by his side slowly suppressed the cold.

 

Even if he knew that there were some things he knew he would never be able to get close to, Qi Yun just couldn’t bear to let go. Stretching out his hands, he encircled Xing Zhongwan’s waist and felt his body instantly going stiff. He couldn’t help but tighten his grasp. Xing Zhongwan was suddenly hugged and the embarrassment he was trying to suppress doubled in an instant. This posture was so ambiguous, he was going to die or perhaps even explode! Dear mother, please show me a clear way out from the heavens above. If I will throw Qi Yun out now, please don’t enter my dreams to scold me!

 

“You… you let go now. I feel uncomfortable.” Xing Zhongwan coughed and shuffled around uncomfortably. Qi Yun didn’t have any intention to let go.

 

“All this time, you have asked me to let go of you, Wanwan. What if I can’t let go? Are you going to run away from me? No, you chose to come to me so I won’t let you go.”

 

Xing Zhongwan was shocked, was this supposed to be my f/cking fault?

 

Qi Yun slowly straightened up, holding Xing Zhongwan’s face. Xing Zhongwan opened his eyes, his eyes looked like they were about to bulge out.

 

Qi Yun lifted his face and his pale, bloodless lips pressed against Xing Zhongwan’s cheek. However, because of his fatigue, he must’ve misplaced them. Slowly, they moved to Xing Zhongwan’s mouth and kissed him firmly.

 

It was like Xing Zhongwan had been punched by someone. The dry sensation on his lips that was different from that of a woman stunned him. Slowly, his anger rose. When it happened the first time, he could treat it as an accident. But now what? Qi Yun, you shouldn’t trick people too many times.

 

Xing Zhongwan shoved him violently and swung his fist over, Qi Yun’s head was moved aside and his frail body was thrown back heavily onto the chair.

 

Xing Zhongwan rubbed his lips fiercely, “I said, don’t do this kind of thing again, Qi Yun! Is it fun to toy with me?”

 

His face was hot and painful, and he had not recovered from the shock of being pushed away. Wanwan has apparently hit him? Even when he was at his most angry, Wanwan never lashed out at him before. The punch on the face made Qi Yun sober up instantly.

 

Lying on the back of the chair in embarrassment, Qi Yun still couldn’t get up after using all his energy. Surprise, shame, and irritation filled his mind. The warm touch between his lips and teeth was still there. There was also the sound of Wanwan’s rapid breathing, which told him how angry he was.

 

The driver who was driving in front pulled over in fright before trembling as he opened the door and stood to the side of the road.

 

Xing Zhongwan calmed down and looked at Qi Yun’s broken lips.

 

His cheeks were also red and swollen, while his eyes were stained with tears. He was lying on his back, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t get back up. His embarrassed appearance made Xing Zhongwan unable to bear it. He took a deep breath and leaned over to lift the other person up. Qi Yun turned his head startled, “I’m not toying with you, you… hate me that much?”

 

Qi Yun’s words made Xing Zhongwan speechless, hate you? Although he had his own selfish reasons for staying, after getting to know the Qi Yun who had treated him differently, and only showed his weakness in front of him, Xing Zhongwan could not hate him. If he could, he wanted to treat Qi Yun as a friend, but any more than that…Xing Zhongwan couldn’t do it.

 

“Because I can’t see? Because I can’t move my legs? Because I’m no longer the Qi Yun I used to be? You don’t want to be with a cripple for the next half of your life, so you can’t accept me?”

 

Qi Yun was extremely calm, but what he said made a cut in his own heart.

 

Xing Zhongwan frowned, “No! If it was because of all that, would I still care for you now?!”

 

Xing Zhongwan scratched his hair. This was getting annoying, “Qi Yun, it’s impossible for me and you. You… you’re getting better now and will have other people around you in the future. There is no need to waste time on me…”

 

Xing Zhongwan couldn’t say anymore. Qi Yun frowned as his head hung down. The hand that was throbbing by his side tightened little by little and his body began to tremble. At first he desperately wanted to control it, but in the end there was no way he could do it so his entire body trembled violently.

 

“Sure enough, I can’t even make you stay.”

 

As he was suppressing his emotions, he was also trying to keep as much of his composure as possible. Perhaps Qi Yun didn’t even know that his voice was trembling.

 

It was like a layer of thorns were slowly being pulled out. The fragile Qi Yun who was trying to pretend to be strong finally crushed the last straw in Xing Zhongwan’s heart.

 

Xing Zhongwan was determined and made a decision, facing Qi Yun’s red eyes he pulled Qi Yun’s hand to his Adam’s apple, “Qi Yun, I am a man.”

 

The man in front of him turned his head quietly, and the finger placed in Xing Zhongwan’s throat gently stroked the part. Qi Yun used his strength to rest his his head on Xing Zhongwan’s shoulder, “I know!”

 

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T/N: Er, it might be late to say this but in conversational chinese language, ‘he’ and ‘her’ are pronounced the same way – 他/她 (Tā)

So when the others are referring to Xing Zhongwan, his pronouns used are actually rather ambigious hehe.

 

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Chapter 24 – Wanwan, I want to see you.

 

Xing Zhongwan picked up the wine glass and tipped his head back, cleanly drinking the red wine in it, “Weigh it clearly in my heart? It’s not like I want to live with him. I have to find some time to go back to Xing’s house and properly settle my mother’s affairs. When everything’s done, I’ll leave.”

 

“I’m afraid that someone won’t let you go by then, Young Madam Qi, hahaha.” Xue Qing looked at Xing Zhongwan and couldn’t help notice his dark mood. It was too funny and she couldn’t bear not to tease him.

 

Xing Zhongwan glanced at his watch, “I have to go back. After you schedule the time for the check-up appointment, do inform me. You should also stop contacting Chen Ying.”

 

Xue Qing nodded, “I understand. Hey, are you not gonna accompany me for drinks? Going back to being a nanny so soon, Laoxing, when did you have such a high level of conscience? Is there something between you and Qi Yun that we don’t know? I don’t believe that you’re this kind or could it be… you fell for him?”

 

Xing Zhongwan rolled his eyes, “Put away your unfounded claims. Don’t learn from Chengzheng, someone who spends his days as neither male nor female. Go back to rest if you can. Don’t go sleeping around now and get back to me as soon as you finish scheduling the appointment.”

 

Xue Qing stared at him, wide-eyed, “Damn, I just arrived and now you’re driving me away. Lao Xing, you really have no conscience. Who was it that even brought you here? Did you forget…”

 

Xing Zhongwan put on his trench coat and didn’t bother to look back at her, “Hey, lend me your car to drive.”

 

Xue Qing threw her car keys over and Xing Zhongwan raised his hand to catch it, “Thank you.”

 

Xing Zhongwan got in the car, but did not start the engine. After sitting quietly for a few minutes, Xue Qing’s words did not sound unreasonable.

 

It’s just that Qi Yun’s words and deeds piqued his interest. If he did know that he was a man, then… He has never heard about Qi Yun swinging the other way.

 

Xing Zhongwan felt a chilll run down his back. He was supposed to only be repaying a favour, yet he’s probably somehow turned someone gay in doing so. When he was young, he said that he wanted to marry Qi Yun, but that some mindless comment he had said as an innocent child. Plus, at that time he mistook the other for a girl. Xing Zhongwan stomped on the accelerator. This was annoying him to death.

 

Xing Zhongwan got out of the car. Before entering the gates, he saw Qi Yun sitting in a wheelchair like a stone statue. Awkwardly, he lowered his head and coughed, walking over to him slowly, “Why didn’t you go in? It’s cold outside.”

 

Qi Yun raised his head and asked indifferently, “You came back?”

 

Xing Zhongwan looked at Qi Yun’s pale face. When he returned, his irritation suddenly disappeared. He bent down to his level and re-dr4p3d the shawl that was slipping off Qi Yun’s shoulders, “Have you not eaten? What do you want to eat? I will make it for you.”

 

Qi Yun looked at Xing Zhongwan silently with bloodshot eyes,

 

Xing Zhongwan asked, “Have you been sitting here waiting for me? They said that I’ll be fine, why are you so disobedient?”

 

Qi Yun stretched out his hands and placed It on Xing Zhongwan’s shoulders, “Come here, Wanwan.”

 

Xing Zhongwan leaned forward a little, following his words. Qi Yun did the same and embraced Xing Zhongwan. Xing Zhongwan struggled against him but Qi Yun leaned his face on his shoulder, “Wanwan, let me hold you for a while.”

 

Xing Zhongwan was stunned. He then sighed, “Qi Yun, you…”

 

“Don’t talk.”

 

Qi Yun whiffed the scent of pine wood on Xing Zhongwan’s body and clasped his hands on his back. You came back, Wanwan.

 

It’s good that you’re back by my side, Wanwan. That you’re still here.

 

Xing Zhongwan’s body was a little stiff and Xue Qing’s words kept flashing in his mind. He stepped back a bit and looked at Qi Yun, “I will push you inside and make you some food.”

 

Qi Yun had his hands stretched out blankly, still maintaining the hug. In this position, the blush on his neck faded little by little, and he replied faintly, “Okay.”

 

Xing Zhongwan made a simple bowl of noodles drizzled with sesame oil and some chives. He placed it in front of Qi Yun, “It smells good, hurry up and eat it while it’s hot.” He handed Qi Yun a fork. Qi Yun took it and ate silently. Xing Zhongwan poured a glass of water and sat beside Qi Yun. The villa was very quiet at night. There is only the slight clinking of cutlery against the bowl.

 

Qi Yun ate it very attentively and even finished the bowl of noodles cleanly. Xing Zhongwan placed the bowl in the sink and Qi Yun said, “Did my mother make trouble for you?” Xing Zhongwan washed his hands, “No, she asked me to take good care of you.”

 

Qi Yun put his hands neatly on the dining table, “I couldn’t protect you. I watched you get taken away, but I couldn’t do anything.”

 

“What are you talking about, hey, what’s the matter with your hands?” Xing Zhongwan realized now that much of Qi Yun’s fingernails were broken and there were dark streaks of dried blood.

 

Xing Zhongwan grabbed Qi Yun’s hand, “Did you scratch at the ground?”

 

Qi Yun pulled away his hands and turned his head away, “No.” A trace of anger flashed across Xing Zhongwan’s face, “Did that old woman bully you again? I’m going to find her.”

 

“Wanwan!” Qi Yun grabbed his hand and Xing Zhongwan turned his head in annoyance. He wasn’t speaking clearly, “Don’t your hands hurt? When you’re in pain, you won’t utter a word and only keep enduring it in silence. Why don’t you make your middle name Mother Teresa or something?”

 

As Qi Yun was scolded inexplicably, he had an innocent expression as his long lashes trembled. Here it comes again, that pitiful image of being bullied. Xing Zhongwan sat down angrily, “Spit it out! What’s the matter?”

 

Qi Yun’s hand tried to pull on Xing Zhongwan’s but he was slapped. He pulled again but was slapped by his palms. This went back and forth several times. Xing Zhongwan finally lost his temper, “You don’t want to spit it out? Alright, I’m leaving.” 

 

After Xing Zhongwan finished speaking, Qi Yun grabbed onto his clothes in a panic, “I was just angry with myself, I couldn’t protect you. You, I…”

 

Qi Yun’s face was pale, “My mother has a difficult way of doing things and I’m afraid she will make it hard for you. As I am now, I can’t, can’t…”

 

Qi Yun couldn’t go on. It was difficult for a person who was once so proud to admit his own incompetence.

 

Xing Zhongwan took a deep breath, “Qi Yun, I am not as fragile as you think, and I have the ability to protect myself.”

 

Xing Zhongwan was a little at a loss. He gulped down his own anger.

 

“I’ll carry you up. It’s late now so you should rest early and continue recovering tomorrow.” As he said this, he let Qi Yun climb onto his back.

 

Qi Yun stretched out his hands and hugged Xing Zhongwan’s neck tightly, “Wanwan, promise me you won’t leave!”

 

Xing Zhongwan was about to get up but he stopped to take a deep breath, “Qi Yun, I’m a ma…”

 

“All I know is that you are Wanwan, the Wanwan that has been with me and that’s enough. Everything else is not important.”

 

Xing Zhongwan grabbed Qi Yun’s legs and carried him on his back. He got up and walked the stairs step by step. The heartbeat of the man on his back could be clearly felt when their bodies were this close to each other.

 

Qi Yun raised his head and gently dropped a kiss on Xing Zhongwan’s neck. Xing Zhongwan retracted his neck, “What are you doing?”

 

Qi Yun didn’t say a word as his arms around Xing Zhongwan’s hands tightened, but those eyes that were originally fragile were cold and bloodshot looked terrifying at this moment.

 

The date of the appointment was quickly set and Xing Zhongwan accompanied Qi Yun for the examination. It was surprising that Professor Gao turned out to be a youthful person.

 

Seeing Xing Zhongwan’s eyes, the woman with an intelligent and reserved look couldn’t help but reveal a hint of surprise, “So you are the one that Ah Zhe often talks about, meeting you once really betrays the thousands of times I’ve heard of you.”

 

Xing Zhongwan shook hands with her, “Your Chinese is really good! Zhengzhe should’ve explained my situation to you. Please don’t mention anything about me to anyone else.”

 

Professor Gao spread his hands, “Don’t worry, I am a doctor. I am only interested in treating my patients.”

 

Xing Zhongwan smiled, “Then I’m counting on you.”

 

Xue Qing did not come this time. Of course she wanted to take the opportunity to watch how Qi Yun was feeling now, but Xing Zhongwan didn’t allow it. Xue Qing felt aggrieved. After sending Professor Gao here, she went back to the hotel.

 

Xing Zhongwan was standing at the end of the corridor and eating a lollipop. Chen Ying walked behind him at some unknown time. “It has been some long time, Young Madam.”

 

Xing Zhongwan turned around and looked at him, “It hasn’t been that long, we saw each other half a month ago.” Chen Ying smiled, “I was able to invite Professor Gao this time without any problems thanks to the Young Madam.”

 

Xing Zhongwan looked at him for a while, “I didn’t help much. If you want to thank someone, you should thank Xue Qing.”

 

“Miss Xue… of course, I would like to thank her too. Master Yun seems to trust Young Madam very much. The doctor said that the condition of his legs have improved. It’s not bad progress and I think the reason for this was mostly because of you, Young Madam.”

 

Xing Zhongwan raised his narrow eyes, “What do you mean?”

 

Chen Ying said, “I just wanted to explain that the Young Madam is very important to the Young Master and that I will have to bother the Young Madam more in the future.”

 

Xing Zhongwan snorted coldly and Chen Ying no longer spoke.

 

An hour later, the examination room door opened. Professor Gao came out and looked at Xing Zhongwan. Xing Zhongwan said, “What do you think?”

 

The patient’s brain has a blood clot and it’s putting pressure against the optic nerve, “Did he not get it checked out years prior?”

 

Professor Gao’s eyes were narrowed and Xing Zhongwan looked at Chen Ying suspiciously but Chen Ying remained calm.

 

“Too much time has passed. If you went with the operation at that time, I would be 80% sure, but now… the chances are less than 50%.” 

 

Less than 50%…

 

“What will happen if you fail?”

 

Professor Gao smiled, “The location of the clot is not good. If you decide to go on with the operation, you must be mentally prepared. At the same time, I will have a consultation with more experts in this area. You have to think about it clearly and tell me your decision.”

 

Xing Zhongwan felt his throat going dry. Even the words he said felt bitter, “Does Qi Yun know?”

 

“I have already told him as the patient has the right to know of his own condition. You can go in and see him.”

 

Xing Zhongwan walked quickly into the examination room as Chen Ying looked at his back thoughtfully.

 

Qi Yun was lying on the hospital bed. There was only the sound of the instrument in the examination room. It was oddly quiet.

 

As Xing Zhongwan slowly approached, Qi Yun opened his eyes.

 

“Is that you, Wanwan?”

 

Xing Zhongwan said an ‘en’ and asked, “Qi Yun, have you come to a decision?”

 

The corners of Qi Yun’s mouth curled up slightly and he looked in the direction of Xing Zhongwan’s voice, “Wanwan, I want to see you. I want to know what you look like.”

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T/N: Hello, hello! I hope you are all doing great~

I don’t have much to say, except if you or another family member is in need of some medical procedure, it usually isn’t a good idea to delay it. If the only thing stopping you/them from getting the surgery they need is fear, then you/they should probably go ahead with the surgery asap. Letting the illness fester will cause it to become harder to treat in the future. In the case of financial difficulty, I would advice (if possible) for you to get a loan/insurance/some financial assistance. These kind of things may seem scary, but I’m with you every step of the way, may you find the courage to face the reality of the situation. Hopefully you will have people in your life that will help share the burden and cast those fears and worries of yours aside.

Of course, this applies to many things in life and not just illnesses. For example, it could be your college applications or selling your childhood home for the sake of moving away and out to start a new life in a new state or country. All I’m trying to say is that we must eventually face our fears and grow as a person because we cannot just stay in one place. I heard this quote that goes “In life, you’re one of two things. If you’re not growing, then you’re dying”, and I believe it means that we have to always move forward, I think haha. Enough of all that serious talk, whatever stage of life you may be in, I hope you’re doing well and always strive to do better. Maybe for the sake of those who have loved you and is loving you. You can’t let yourself be bullied, after all, it’ll not only make your loved ones sad, you’re kinda also letting them down or betraying them (?)

They placed their faith, trust and confidence in you, or in raising you; so you must take care of yourself toOo (ɔ◔‿◔)ɔ ♥

 

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Chapter 23 – Qi Yun’s Wife

 

“Isn’t Qi Yun excellent? That child has never let me down ever since birth. He’s unlike any other.”

 

Madam Qi sat down gracefully and pointed in the direction opposite to her, “Sit down.”

 

Xing Zhongwan obliged and sat down in front of Madam Qi while Lao Hu poured a cup of tea for each of them. Madam Qi picked up the cup, “Come try and see if the tea from our Qi family is to your liking.”

 

Xing Zhongwan looked at the woman in front of him who had a smile plastered on her face. She was wearing a mask, making everything seem alright on the outside, even if it was all pretense.

 

Xing Zhongwan smiled before picking up the cup and taking a sip, “As expected, even the tea from a family as grand as the Qi’s is different.”

 

Madam Qi looked at him quietly without speaking for a long time. Xing Zhongwan didn’t panic and looked back at her with a smile. The two looked at each other for a long time before Madam Qi suddenly clapped her hands, “You’re really calm, it’s no wonder my son likes you so much.”

 

Xing Zhongwan played with the cuffs of his sleeves and narrowed his eyes, “Madam. If you have any questions, let’s get straight to the point. Don’t waste your time on me.”

 

Madam Qi’s eyes fell on Xing Zhongwan’s slightly exposed bracelet, “Do you know what that bracelet serves as?”

 

Xing Zhongwan rolled up his sleeves, “Madam, please elaborate.”

 

Madam Qi’s mouth curled up. It looked exactly like how Qi Yun would do it, “You are really a little sly fox, but I like it. I like to negotiate with smart people, I won’t need to waste my energy.”

 

“What does Madam want to talk to me about?

 

Madam Qi stood up, “I want you to stay by Qi Yun’s side. Regarding your mother’s matter, I will help you to settle it.”

 

Xing Zhongwan couldn’t help but laugh, “Although my father is useless, he takes his role as the head of the Xing family very seriously. He will not let outsiders interfere in the Xing’s household affairs. If Madam Qi intends to use power to oppress him, considering Xing Zhengping’s scoundrel-like personality, he will bite back if you pressure him. The change for the family head is just around the corner, if anything comes up, your father-in-law will… Madam, I know you won’t take this risk. You probably won’t meddle with the affair regarding my mother. “

 

The smile on Madam Qi’s face gradually faded, “I really underestimated you.”

 

Xing Zhongwan picked up the cup on the table and took a sip. She wanted to threaten me with my mother’s affairs. But there was no way it would happen. The Xing family had fallen a lot but it was impossible to simply interfere. Xing Zhengping was not just mindlessly sitting as the head of the family either.

 

“Since the third young master trusts you, you should take good care of him and stay by his side. He even gave you the bracelet, so you should continue to be Miss Xing. My son’s health has improved and you have spent a lot of effort on it too. But I also want to remind you that Ms. Xing will always remain as Ms. Xing. You shouldn’t get in touch with the Shen family. Know your place and don’t think about other impossible things.”

 

Xing Zhongwan suddenly felt that he couldn’t blame Qi Yun for how his personality turned out today. It was already a blessing that with such a selfish mother, his personality did not degenerate much more.

 

What did her words earlier mean? Since Qi Yun thinks that you are Miss Xing, then you will continue to abide by this role, keeping up with your identity as a nanny to take care of his daily needs without having any delusions about other things. A nanny will and should remain a nanny. He shouldn’t assume anything regarding his position in this situation. If his mother wanted to enter the Xing family smoothly, Xing Zhongwan would have to be obedient, otherwise Madam Qi wouldn’t mind making trouble for him.

 

Xing Zhongwan sneered, Madam Qi, you really thought it out well.

 

“Madam, I want to ask you. Is Qi Yun your real son? “

 

Xing Zhongwan got up, hiding his smile and feeling a chill.

 

Madam Qi, who was about to leave, stopped for a second, “He is from the Qi family so he should know his duty.”

 

Lao Hu opened the door and Madam Qi left without looking back.

 

Xing Zhongwan snorted, this time he really wanted to smoke a cigarette.

 

Xing Zhongwan was escorted out of the Qi’s house by Lao Hu. This Qi family was really something else, they brought Laozi here but didn’t care to send him back. How am I going to get back? Laozi didn’t drive here.

 

Xing Zhongwan was so angry that he really wanted to kick down the door. He’s wanted to do it since a long time ago! They were still as wicked as before, even the two guards who stood at the door were the same.

 

Xing Zhongwan’s cell phone rang, “Where are you? My plane just landed yesterday.”

 

Xing Zhongwan said with a sullen face, “I will send you a location. Come pick me up, Laozi was kidnapped and then left behind at the front gates.”

 

A woman’s laughter came over the phone, “Lao Xing, even you also have days like this, hahaha. Send the location to big sister and big sister will pick you up!” Xing Zhongwan endured the urge to throw his phone away and sent his location to Xue Qing. He felt some resentment in his heart, this time he got caught off-guard by this woman and was made into a joke.

 

Xing Zhongwan put the phone back in his pocket and looked up at the sky. The weather was really damned clear for some day like today. Qi Yun’s panicked eyes flashed in his mind, Xing Zhongwan couldn’t help but sigh. Qi Yun, Ah, Qi Yun, even you also have your moments of panic. You used to be an untouchable person, why would you let Wanwan be your weakness now?

 

That beautiful fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy from many years ago appeared in Xing Zhongwan’s mind. In the hospital, he took his hand. Although the young boy was under Mrs. Qi’s protection and was a prideful rascal, he was far from the cold-hearted person now. When Mrs. Qi passed away, he was only a half-grown child. In just a few years, his personality changed drastically. During this time, Xing Zhongwan could guess what he had experienced without even thinking about it.

 

Madam Qi regarded Qi Yun as a tool. A tool for seeking power.

 

After Mrs. Qi passed away, Qi Yun had no one who cared for him anymore. He had always been alone.

 

In the lobby of the Qi’s family villa, Qi Yun had been waiting at the door for a long time in a wheelchair. The old housekeeper advised him to eat first, but Qi Yun did not respond, and the servants dared not approach him.

 

Qi Yun’s face was pale and he looked forward with hollow eyes. It was obvious that he couldn’t see anything but didn’t want to close his eyes. In the evening, the weather gradually grew cooler so the old housekeeper took a blanket to put it on Qi Yun’s lap. Qi Yun turned around indifferently, “What did my mother promise to give you?”

 

The old housekeeper froze up and suddenly bowed down, “Third young master, I… I…”

 

“Money, fame and fortune? Or to erase the tens of millions of losses for your son?”

 

The old housekeeper turned pale, knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Qi Yun, “Third young master… Young master Qi, I can’t help it either. I only have one son and I can’t watch him die like this, Young master Qi.”

 

Qi Yun listened indifferently to the endless kowtows that reach his ears, “Things shouldn’t have turned out like this way for you and me, Auntie Jiang “

 

The old housekeeper’s forehead was reddened, and her dull eyes were full of tears. Aunt Jiang fell softly to the ground, “I’m sorry, Master Yun, I’m sorry!”

 

The man in front of her was the one she raised. She entered the Qi house in her twenties and took care of the little child sincerely and raised him like her own son, but when did it all change? He even used to pull on her sleeves. The little child who once asked for candy now made her tremble with fear with one glance.

 

The waning warmth of those years can never come back.

 

As the old housekeeper murmured sorry, Qi Yun turned his head away. He was still waiting, waiting for that someone to come back. The only one who gave him a glimmer of light in the endless darkness, the one who did not give up on him when he was down in the dirt and hated himself.

 

Qi Yun closed his eyes, before opening his bloodshot eyes, revealing a sense of conviction.

 

“Go tell my mother that I will accept her demands, but in exchange, she must promise me one thing.”

 

“I want to marry Wanwan.” The old housekeeper stopped her tears in surprise, “Third young master, this… this…Miss Xing is not…”

 

Qi Yun interrupted her, “You need not say more. Wanwan is Wanwan. Since you didn’t mention this from the beginning, let whatever you want to say rot inside your stomach.”

 

For Qi Yun, only that person can be his wife!

 

“That is to say, everyone was in the act of calling you Miss Xing even though they know you are a man? So Qi Yun may have been misled into thinking you are a woman?” Xue Qing took a sip of red wine, her face was full of disbelief, “Are you filming a drama?”

 

Xing Zhongwan waved his hand while wearing the bracelet, “I’m wearing his family heirloom and just regarding Qi Yun’s recent actions…” Xing Zhongwan held his forehead, “I really don’t think he knows that I am a man.”

 

Xue Qing put down the glass, “Do you want to listen to my opinion?”

 

Xing Zhongwan motioned for her to continue.

 

Xue Qing twirled the unruly strands of red hair on her head, “With the kind of person Qi Yun is…I’ve never had any contact with him but I’ve heard a lot about him. He is a man who is ruthless, has a cruel heart, not to mention he is just plain ruthless. The list of unscrupulous things goes on and on…”

 

Xing Zhongwan slapped the table with his palm, “Get to the point!”

 

“If he could see, he might’ve also pretended that you were a woman!”

 

Xing Zhongwan swung his palm over but Xue Qing grabbed it, “Lao Xing, don’t take it to heart and think rationally. We all know that your mother’s affair has been your deepest regret for many years. You’re anxious to settle things but Qi Yun has a complex mind. Don’t step into this, you’ll get pulled in again.”

 

Xing Zhongwan pulled back his hand, “You mean he was playing tricks on me?”

 

Xue Qing opened his hand, “So what you mean is that when I contacted Chen Ying, the person did not explain everything clearly and that he was never on my side at all. After all, he’s already seen me before but still calmly called me the Young Madam. Just who is the great Shen family? Will they really allow a man to be the Young Madam? I really don’t believe that there’s no one instigating this behind the scenes. There’s something wrong.”

 

“Qi Yun has endured humiliation for so long, why did he plainly hit rock bottom right in front of you?”

 

Xue Qing looked at Xing Zhongwan’s face getting darker and darker.

 

“Either he really likes you or he is using you! Lao Xing, weigh it out in your heart, only you can make a decision about this!”

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T/N: Lao Xing, better make up your mind~

Also, talk about bad parenting… Qi Yun’s mother really is something else. That terrible woman… Does she have a reason for being so cold and clinging onto power? And as for the old housekeeper, I can’t say that I’ll be able to forgive her if I were in Qi Yun’s shoes, but at least she has some sympathy for her own son vs. Madam Qi who only regards her own son as a tool.

I hope you’re well and all is good in your lives, if you like cats (i love love love cute fluffy stuff <3) I reccomend you check out Revenge of the Garfield, translated by my friend. Don’t be fooled by the name though, I believe it has minimal face-slapping and more fluffy moments!!

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Chapter 22 – Which male vixen managed to captivate you?!

 

Xing Zhongwan decided to teach Qi Yun a lesson and pulled his own mattress closer towards the door.

 

Although Qi Yun couldn’t see this, judging from the sounds he heard, he could probably guess what Xing Zhongwan was doing.

 

“I was wrong, please come back.” Qi Yun felt helpless and Xing Zhongwan snorted, “Shut up, I don’t want to listen to you now.”

 

Qi Yun helplessly furrowed his eyebrows, “I will shut up if you come back. Going so far away… if I call you at night. What will you do if you can’t hear me?”

 

Xing Zhongwan opened his quilt and was about to lie down, “Just yell louder.”

 

Qi Yun lowered his head. He looked like he had just suffered a great loss. Xing Zhongwan lifted his quilt again. Looks like I really owed you a lot in your previous life¹This is a common chinese saying. In our culture, we believe in reincarnation. So when you find yourself doing a lot for someone else, perhaps you might’ve owed them a lifetime’s worth of debt, which carried forward to your current life.. Xing Zhongwan pulled the mattress back to its original position and got inside the quilt, “I came back. You can sleep now.”

 

Qi Yun said helplessly, “I’m still sitting up, can you help me?”

 

Xing Zhongwan’s face was dark but he turned around, “Aren’t you capable of that yourself? You weren’t afraid of the pain when you fell down today.” After saying that, he got up to tuck Qi Yun into bed and even covered him with the quilt.

 

While he was doing so, he also turned off the lamp.

 

The room was silent and Xing Zhongwan’s soft breathing soon filled the room. Qi Yun previously suggested that he should place another small bed in the bedroom but Xing Zhongwan refused without even thinking twice about it, saying that he was fine with lying on the ground. Qi Yun knew in his heart that Xing Zhongwan was just worried that he would bump into the bed if the room was too crowded as his eyes could not see.

 

Qi Yun dropped his hand and felt around for a while before finding Xing Zhongwan’s hand and holding it for a while. His skin was smooth and the fingers were long and well maintained. Qi Yun’s hand gradually moved up and across from Xing Zhongwan’s neck to his face. He brushed Xing Zhongwan’s chin, lips, bridge of nose, eyes, eyebrows and forehead for a bit before Qi Yun’s mind had a very vague outline of his appearance. Although he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, he was certain that Xing Zhongwan was very beautiful and that his facial features were very delicate.

 

Qi Yun slowly retracted his hand before looking at the ceiling with both his eyes wide open.

 

No matter who you might be, since you have come to me, I will never let you go.

 

The bright morning sun shone on Xing Zhongwan’s face. He frowned and opened his eyes as his fuzzy consciousness gradually became clearer. He took a deep breath and sat up slowly. Out of habit, he looked in Qi Yun’s direction. He was still sleeping quietly. His skin was pale and almost translucent as the morning light hit his face. Xing Zhongwan stretched out and yawned before his eyes stopped at Qi Yun’s crotch where there was a suspicious bulge…

 

Xing Zhongwan turned his head and coughed twice, all men understood this phenomena very well. Brother, you are very energetic, haha. Xing Zhongwan felt that he couldn’t bear to stay in this room anymore so he got up, quickly packed up, and quietly returned to his room on the second floor.

 

As the door was gently closed, Qi Yun on the bed opened his eyes as his right hand slowly reached towards his crotch, his face expressionless.

 

When eating breakfast, neither of them spoke. The dining room was quiet and scary. Today, Xing Zhongwan didn’t feel like he wanted to speak much and Qi Yun was even more unlikely to take the initiative to speak first. The servants on the side were all trembling, hoping to become invisible.

 

Xing Zhongwan slowly ate sandwiches. He was in a strange mood. Turning his head, he glanced at Qi Yun who was holding the bowl steadily and eating the porridge in small sips. Suddenly, it was as if he had telepathy, he looked at Xing Zhongwan, “Wanwan, are you looking at me?”

 

The sandwich in Xing Zhongwan’s hand fell on the table with a thud. Qi Yun, you’re actually not blind, are you?

 

Just as he was about to pick it up, a group of people arrived at the door.

 

Without a word, they walked towards Xing Zhongwan. A hand then landed on his shoulders, “Miss Xing, the Madam wants to see you.”

 

Qi Yun paused with the bowl in his hand. He had a rare expression of panic on his face, “Go back and tell mother if there is anything, she should come to me. Don’t trouble Wanwan.”

 

The person’s face became cold and didn’t leave any room for Qi Yun’s pride, “Third young master, Madam only wants to see Miss Xing. Naturally, she will send Miss Xing back after she is done. Let’s go, Miss Xing.”

 

Xing Zhongwan was put in a tight spot. He frowned and said to Qi Yun, “I’m alright. I’ll be back soon.”

 

Qi Yun shifted uncomfortably and the bowl in his hand was not properly placed back on the table. It fell onto the marble floor and shattered into pieces…

 

“Wanwan!” Qi Yun’s face was pale. He knew that he wanted to stop what was happening but his legs were too weak. He stretched out his hand to hold Wanwan back. Xing Zhongwan smiled, “I’m fine. Just wait.” Qi Yun’s hands came back empty as the sound of tables and chairs dragging along the floor reached his ears. He could feel Xing Zhongwan’s breathing and body warmth getting further and further away from him. Qi Yun dived forward but the wheelchair was unstable so he fell to the ground. The servants around couldn’t help but gasp. Qi Yun clenched his fists tightly against the smooth ground. The sound of his nails against the floor was grating and his hands were popping with veins. Qi Yun’s eyes were bloodshot as he raised his head with much difficulty, calling out for Wanwan.

 

Xing Zhongwan was escorted forcefully out of the villa. He said lightly, “Let go, I can walk on my own.” The person holding him obviously didn’t want to let go so Xing Zhongwan took a deep breath. With a quick backhanded smack, the person fell to the ground. A straight jab came at him from the back but Xing Zhongwan managed to avoid it, grabbing the person’s arm, he forcefully twisted it. A crisp sound followed by a painful scream followed. Xing Zhongwan then kicked the person down and dusted off his shoulders, “Laozi wants to solve this peacefully. Don’t force me to do this. I hate strangers touching me the most.”

 

He narrowed his eyes as a trace of anger flashed through them. From nearby, a black car stopped in front of him and a person came out, applauding Xing Zhongwan, “I’ve heard of you before. Only now have I finally got to meet the famous Second Young Master Xing. “

 

Xing Zhongwan looked at the person who just arrived and interrupted him, “The Xing family has not had two young masters for a long time now. Go back and ask Xing Zhengping, does the Xing family have such a person?” 

 

The man bowed slightly, “Whether it is Second Young Master Xing or Xing Zhongwan, the Madam wants to see you. It was us who were rude just now. Please come with me.”

 

Xing Zhongwan took out a lollipop from his pocket, “What should I call you?” 

 

The man smiled, “I am the personal secretary of Madam Qi, you can call me Lao Hu.”

 

Xing Zhongwan patted the dust on the trench coat. Lao Hu wasn’t just a common lapdog, he was also a sly old fox.

 

Xing Zhongwan originally thought that Madam Qi would find a hidden place to see him, but he did not expect it to be at the Qi family’s estate. Xing Zhongwan got out of the car and looked at the door of Qi’s house. He looked around but didn’t know if that trash can from that time was still there.

 

Xing Zhongwan was taken to the living room on the third floor. Led by Lao Hu to the study, he was informed that Madam Qi would arrive in a while. Xing Zhongwan looked around boredly and found a few photos on the desk. When he walked over, he saw Qi Yun. Qi Yun in the photo was wearing a black suit with a cold temperament. Those eyes looked straight at the camera without a trace of emotion. Xing Zhongwan thought that the photographer back then was probably sweating in fear. He left the desk and the row of cabinets behind were filled with lots of awards and certificates, apart from the occasional rows of obscure books. Xing Zhongwan looked around more before realizing that this was Qi Yun’s study when he was still living in the Qi’s house. It was no wonder he felt cold as soon as he came in. The room seemed to have taken after its owner.

 

“I’ve wanted to meet you for a long time now. We finally meet.” A lady’s voice suddenly came from behind. It was cold, utterly cold. Xing Zhongwan looked back and saw a woman in a red suit. Her hair was neatly combed behind her and she looked very young as her figure was well maintained. You could tell by just looking at her face that she must’ve been related to Qi Yun since they looked so alike.

 

It’s just that Qi Yun looked ethereal and hard to get close to, while the woman in front of him was beautiful but had features that were too sharp; for instance, her eyes were sharp like a knife.

 

Xing Zhongwan smiled, “Hello, Madam Qi.”

 

A tall woman in the luggage waiting area was talking on the phone. There were people around her secretly watching her.

 

The woman was tall with her hair cut very short. The sides of her hair on both sides were shaved off while the top of her head was dyed in a bright burgundy shade. She wore a pair of sunglasses on her high-bridged nose and a low-breasted, black vest under her small leather jacket. There were also a pair of straight and slender legs in fishnet stockings under her short skirt. The high heels that she wore were more than ten centimeters high, making her stand out more from the crowd.

 

“Sissy, I’m here waiting for my luggage. You can rest assured that I will take care of your old professor.”

 

She chewed gum in her mouth before suddenly taking off her glasses and casting a wink at the man who was staring at her. The man took a deep breath and almost fainted.

 

Cheng Zhengzhe was still working overtime late at night, holding a mobile phone in one hand and a document in the other, “Xue Qing, keep a low profile when you go back this time and don’t cause any trouble for Lao Xing. Come back immediately when you settle things there and take good care of Professor Gao.”

 

Xue Qing hummed before hanging up the phone.

 

She took out her mobile phone and sent a text message. Chen Ying, I brought the person. Decide on a time and send me the location.

 

Xue Qing slipped her phone in the bag and put on her sunglasses again.

 

Lao Xing, Lao Xing. I want to see which male vixen managed to captivate you and I want to thank him properly for stealing away the scrooge that you are and letting potentially thousands of innocent men and women live their love lives properly.

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T/N: Hey guys! Hope you’re well. Here’s another update.

I really love strong, powerful woman allies in danmei/BL stories. I’ve read of petty, homophobic female rivals doing everything they can to make sure that the MC and ML don’t get together more times than I can count. It makes me a little sad. After all, I feel that it kinda gives women a bad rep. Well, they DO exist in reality sometimes but the kind-hearted, smart and strong female friend trope needs more love okay?

Xue Qing’s super feisty and we’ll get to see more of her in the future ᕙ(`▿´)ᕗ

 

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Chapter 21 – Who is going to give you a baby!

 

It’s a pity that Xing Zhongwan quickly snapped out of it and quickly pushed Qi Yun away without a second thought. His thin back hit the wall with a crisp sound. Xing Zhongwan coldly said, “Qi Yun, you’re crazy!”

 

Qi Yun endured the pain and his face turned pale, “I just followed my heart and did what I wanted to do.”

 

Xing Zhongwan stood up and looked at him condescendingly, “You reflect on this by yourself, I’m going to leave first.”

 

Xing Zhongwan went out of the hall with a dark face. He clenched his fists tightly. God knows how hard it was to hold himself back from punching him.

 

The old housekeeper kept calling out “Miss Xing” and Xing Zhongwan said coldly, “Shut up!”

 

The maids on the side immediately covered their mouths. They’ve never seen Miss Xing angry but never thought that it would be this bad. Those cold eyes wanted to kill.

 

Xing Zhongwan went into the bathroom, turned on the faucet and rinsed his mouth with water. It was not enough. He picked up the toothbrush and brushed his teeth several times until his lips turned red. It was terrible to look at.

 

Xing Zhongwan became more angry the more he thought about it. He threw his toothbrush out of the bathroom and opened the cabinet. He began to pack his clothes. After finally squeezing all his clothes in, he threw the duffel bag on the bed in annoyance. Xing Zhongwan lay down on the bed, trying to calm himself down, why was he angry? Didn’t he just get kissed by a man? He should treat it like he was…. bitten by a dog.

 

Xing Zhongwan rubbed his face, turned over and buried himself in the quilt, why did he feel so weird in his heart? He suddenly didn’t want to see Qi Yun. What should he do?

 

Xing Zhongwan decided to be cold to Qi Yun so he took his car key and went out. After drinking at the bar until two o’clock in the morning, he called for a cab to take him back.

 

Xing Zhongwan entered the room reeking of alcohol. The hall was brightly lit like it was daytime and the hall was full of people. Seeing Xing Zhongwan, the old housekeeper showed a relieved expression; which she rarely made. Xing Zhongwan fiddled with the car key in his hand and looked at the crowd with a puzzled expression.

 

“Are you lining up to welcome me home? This is too grand.”

 

Nurse Xiaocheng had her forehead bandaged, “Young madam, please go in and have a look. Master Yun hasn’t snapped out of it, so he throws things when we go in. If anything happens, we…”

 

At the end, her voice faltered off into sobs.

 

Xing Zhongwan frowned and looked at his watch. It has been several hours since then and he was still throwing a temper tantrum.

 

Xing Zhongwan tossed the key in his hand to the old housekeeper and went to the side hall. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Qi Yun in the dimly lit room, holding the parallel training bars with both hands, trying hard to stand up. His casual, black clothes were drenched. He didn’t know how long the other had been practicing alone.

 

Xing Zhongwan leaned against the door with his arms folded and looked at him coldly. Qi Yun, just you try keep up this attitude.

 

Qi Yun’s legs still didn’t have much strength in them. After several attempts, he hit the ground hard and didn’t get up again. There were still a lot of glass shards on the ground. As a result, Qi Yun’s body was very scratched up.

 

Xing Zhongwan couldn’t stand it anymore when Qi Yun tried to get up again. Xing Zhongwan walked forward and hugged him and put him back on the ground, “Okay, time to rest. Continue this tomorrow. You’re all scratched up, you know?”

 

Qi Yun’s face was pale. His lips were bitten and had a lot of dried blood on it while his face was all sweaty. He lowered his head, “How long have you been at the door?”

 

Xing Zhongwan said, “Quite a long time.”

 

Qi Yun let out a self-deprecating snort, “Is this unsightly?”

 

Xing Zhongwan sat down beside him, “Unsightly indeed. But it’s not like I’ve never seen your ugly side. I’m afraid it’s too late now to be worried about that.”

 

Qi Yun was taken aback for a moment and a bit of bitterness flashed across his face, “Yes, there’s not a single embarrassing part of myself that you have not witnessed before. I…I thought you left.”

 

Xing Zhongwan: “Leave? Where will I go?” How can Laozi go when things are still incomplete? I have already held on for this long, if I gave up, am I still Xing Zhongwan?

 

Xing Zhongwan took a deep breath, “Qi Yun, I want to tell you something clearly, I…”

 

Qi Yun suddenly leaned his head on Xing Zhongwan’s shoulder. Xing Zhongwan turned his head in shock.

 

“Wanwan, don’t say anything else further. It doesn’t matter who you are and why you decided to stay by my side, just don’t leave me.”

 

Qi Yun’s voice sounded faint and Xing Zhongwan could feel his body trembling.

 

Xing Zhongwan sighed, “Don’t let yourself get angry. Your body isn’t strong enough to bear it, and also, next time don’t… don’t do something like that again suddenly. I don’t like it.”

 

Qi Yun was taken aback. Xing Zhongwan couldn’t see his expression but he could see his long eyelashes trembling gently, along with his aggrieved look. It’s not like I was the one who bullied you!

 

Xing Zhongwan got up, “Come on, I’ll carry you back upstairs to rest.” Qi Yun climbed on Xing Zhongwan’s back and replied lightly, “I won’t do it anymore in the future.”

 

Xing Zhongwan carried Qi Yun’s as his leg dragged on the floor. Compared to before, his body was much sturdier. He was also a lot heavier now. Qi Yun was getting better. This was a good thing for Xing Zhongwan. It’s almost time to push Xing Zhengping to fulfill his end of the deal.

 

Under the gaze of others, Xing Zhongwan went upstairs carrying an unusually well-behaved Qi Yun on his back. The jaws of everyone downstairs almost fell to the ground. The old housekeeper wanted to speak but when Qi Yun suddenly raised his head, those lifeless, dull eyes made the old housekeeper lower her head quickly. The crowd was instantly petrified and they didn’t dare breathe loudly.

 

Qi Yun turned his head and caught a whiff of the strong smell of liquor on Xing Zhongwan’s body before his furrowed his eyebrows, “Girls should drink less.”

 

Xing Zhongwan almost threw away the man on his back on an impulse. Qi Yun, you’re really a piece of work. Laozi surrenders!

 

Xing Zhongwan bathed Qi Yun. Fortunately, the wounds on his body were not deep so it didn’t matter if they were drenched in water. The bruises all over his body from when he fell during rehabilitation however, were a bit scary.

 

Xing Zhongwan deliberately didn’t look at them. With some anger still in his heart, he lathered the shampoo on Qi Yun’s head. Qi Yun rubbed his eyes, “Wanwan, some water got into my eyes.”

 

Xing Zhongwan snorted, “Wipe it away yourself!”

 

Qi Yun was a little aggrieved and he raised his hand, “I don’t have a towel.” Xing Zhongwan pulled a towel from the side and tapped it on Qi Yun’s forehead, “Take it!”

 

Qi Yun expressionlessly pulled down the towel and wiped his eyes, “You’re so fierce, but I want you!”

 

The anger in Xing Zhongwan’s heart soared, “You’re still not over that are you? I don’t need anyone to want me. Those who like me can go to hell.”

 

Xing Zhongwan took the bath scrub from the side and wiped down his body. Laozi tried hard his best not to rub your skin off. He slid his hands between Qi Yun’s legs, accidentally bumping into something hard.

 

Xing Zhongwan froze for a moment. What the hell was that? He reached out to touch it again but Qi Yun’s hand quickly grabbed him, “Don’t touch it.”

 

Xing Zhongwan’s narrowed his eyes with joy, “Qi Yun, you’re not disabled there. You can have a reaction now? Did you tell the doctor? It’s a good thing.”

 

Xing Zhongwan didn’t feel that there was a problem with what he said. He was really happy for Qi Yun as a man. There was a major difference between not wanting to use ‘that thing’ and not being able to use ‘that thing’.

 

However, Xing Zhongwan found that Qi Yun’s reaction was a little weird. Qi Yun blushed, and his whole body turned slightly pink. His skin was originally pale so a little red would look particularly obvious.

 

Xing Zhongwan patted Qi Yun on the shoulder, “It’s a good thing, why are you being so shy?”

 

Xing Zhongwan really didn’t realize it at this time because he thought that they were both men. I don’t mind being a ‘bro’ to you at this point of time. However, right now, Qi Yun still treated him like a girl…

 

“Are you very happy?” Qi Yun threw out these words inexplicably.

 

Xing Zhongwan didn’t think twice about it, “Of course.” 

 

When he said this, Xing Zhongwan felt that something was wrong because he realized that Qi Yun was smiling. Oh my God, Qi Yun could smile. This child whose grim face that had been frozen for over a thousand years and could make an evil spirit cry; he was now smiling… although the smile was quite stiff…

 

Xing Zhongwan quickly looked away. Even if his skin was really thick, he couldn’t bear this. Don’t f/king smile anymore, Laozi is about to have a nosebleed…

 

“That’s good then. Wanwan. Do you want to have a boy or a girl? Perhaps we can have both in the future.”

 

Qi Yun’s voice was clear but faint. Xing Zhongwan turned his head abruptly and his face was flushed. He yelled, “Who is going to give birth for you!? Qi Yun, you better come to your senses!”

 

Qi Yun lowered his head and the corner of his mouth twitched. Wanwan, how can you be so cute?

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T/N: Yes, ‘that thing’ is EXACTLY what you thought it was. If you still haven’t figured it out, I’ll give you a clue. You can also call it a meatstick. Is it edible? Yes. You can even eat it or take it in using multiple holes in your body (͡• ͜ʖ ͡•)

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Chapter 20 – What should I do if I can’t let go?

 

Chen Ying answered the phone. Shen Qinghong’s voice sounded exhausted, “Have you met them already? Tell me about it.”

 

Chen Ying held the phone thoughtfully. “I checked the young madam’s car, it was registered under the name of the Xing family. Although his style of dressing was simple, the price of each piece of garment was not low. He has not touched the card. They were obviously expensive but it was all bought using his own money. As an illegitimate child, having that much is a bit unfounded.”

 

“Continue.”

 

“And…” Chen Ying hesitated for a moment, “he was quite…beautiful.”

 

Chen Qinghong paused before giving a muffled laugh. “Chen Ying, Chen Ying ah. You’ve spent so many years around the old lady. With your standards, you judged the person to not only be of a high caliber, but to be pretty as well. I am a little curious about her. What kind of child could make Qi Yun change his heart and become sincere?”

 

“Chairman, do you need me to contact the Xing family? I still feel a little worried.”

 

Shen Qinghong smiled. “It’s not the time yet. Don’t act rashly and alert them just yet. What kind of attitude does Yun’er treat her with?”

 

Chen Ying brows. “Young master Qi Yun places a great amount of trust in the young madam, plus he… really likes the young madam. “

 

Shen Qinghong closed up the files with documents on the table. “Oh? Has Yun-er’s stone heart opened up? Where did Xing Zhengping find such a precious thing, a beautiful doll that stole my Yun’er’s heart? “

 

Chen Ying said with a sullen face, “Chairman… not a doll, but a bonafide man.”

 

Shen Qinghong’s voice suddenly disappeared. After a long time, there was a burst of laughter from the phone line, “Chen Ying, please leave this matter alone in the future. Just take care of Yun’er’s legs. This situation seems interesting. A man?! Qi Yun, just where do your interests lie?”

 

Xing Zhongwan sent a message to Cheng Zhengzhe after he returned to the villa and gave him Chen Ying’s number to allow him to bring the specialist directly to him. After the message was sent, Xing Zhongwan threw his phone on the bed. Xing Zhongwan pulled out the toolbox and was about to find a way to pry open the bracelet in his hand… 

 

As he was about to do this, a loud noise came from downstairs. Xing Zhongwan tossed away the wire cutter that was in his hands, annoyed. Can he not have a single moment of peace today?

 

Chen Ying’s people are here. So noisy. Was this the medical team or engineering team, and were they coming to demolish the house?

 

Xing Zhongwan’s face was dark. The old housekeeper looked at him questioningly. Xing Zhongwan said that he had nothing to do with this matter.

 

“I don’t know about this, you can ask Qi Yun yourself.” The old housekeeper went up to the third floor unwillingly. After a while, there was a sound of heavy objects falling and the old housekeeper came out of the room with a sullen expression and let the engineering team through the door.

 

Xing Zhongwan fished an apple in the kitchen and watched the boisterous group of people pass by the side hall on the first floor. He bit the apple and went upstairs. When he went in, he saw Qi Yun struggling as if he wanted to get up. Xing Zhongwan held the apple in his mouth and helped the person up, “They are here. By the looks of it, they want to build you a space for rehabilitation and physical therapy. Hey, with such a big ruckus going on, aren’t you afraid of the ones who are dumbly staring at you because they don’t know about what’s going on? “

 

Qi Yun faced Xing Zhongwan, “Once the Shen family gets involved, the Qi family will not interrupt. As for other people… they do not dare offend the Shen family.”

 

Xing Zhongwan bit the apple, “Then why didn’t you look for the Shen family earlier? Suffering by yourself for so long and in vain.” 

 

Qi Yun stretched out his hand towards Xing Zhongwan, “I still haven’t met you at the time, remember? Now give me a bite.”

 

Xing Zhongwan glanced at the porous apple that was bitten by himself, “I’ve already bitten into it.”

 

Qi Yun said, “It’s okay, just give it here.”

 

Xing Zhongwan shockingly passed the apple in his hand, watching Qi Yun slowly put it to his mouth and took a bite at the same parts where he had bitten. The juice soaked up his lips, gradually turning it rosy, “Today’s apple is not bad, very sweet.”

 

Xing Zhongwan was dumbfounded, his face flushed. F/ck, you… Qi Yun, you savage!

 

He hurried downstairs and took a new apple, putting it in Qi Yun’s hand, “This is for you, I will supervise the work downstairs.”

 

After saying that, he ran like he was flying away. Qi Yun felt the apple in his hand, his lips curled into a smile. That person can’t stand to be teased… when they get married in the future, what should he do?

 

The people that Chen Ying brought in were really efficient. A nearly perfect rehabilitation room was built in two days. The medical team also arrived that afternoon. There was a professional team to take care of Qi Yun and help him recover. Xing Zhongwan was very happy and felt that he could finally relax. He even went out to make an appointment. He did not expect Qi Yun to ask him to be with him by his side. Not just at night, but during the day too. When he got sweaty, Xing Zhongwan had to bathe him and change his clothes.

 

Simply put, the medical team would only be responsible for the technical work. He was still dependent on Xing Zhongwan for the rest, like getting fed meals, being clothed and getting around. It was almost the same as before. Xing Zhongwan’s dream of rolling around the sheet every day was shattered as he guarded the grown man day and night. Looking after the big man Qi Yun, he felt that he was not far from going insane.

 

On the contrary, Qi Yun was cold and frosty, and his temper was unpredictable. Several nurses were scolded by him to tears. Xing Zhongwan felt embarrassed as he watched from the side, the girl had such pretty and soft features, how could you continue to scold her? If it were me, I’d feel so bad.

 

Holding out a lollipop to comfort a few nurses until they started smiling, Xing Zhongwan thought, you have to rely on them to rehabilitate and get better, what good does it serve you to scold them to the point of crying?

 

“He’s just like that. After a long time of being ill, he inevitably developed a bad temper. I’m sorry for you all. Miss nurses, I’ll give you these sweets and let you eat them every day.” A few young nurses were convinced to laughter by Xing Zhongwan and said “Thank you, young madam.”

 

Xing Zhongwan’s heart felt so bitter. Miss nurses, were you all blind too?

 

Of course Miss Nurses’ eyes were not blind but rather good. Before coming here, the medical team had signed an agreement that they should be very strict about what should be spoken and what should not.

 

The young madam is the young madam, even if a dog was called the young madam, then it is the young madam.

 

Those who carried out the task had to respect their benefactors. It wasn’t that they didn’t feel shy saying it, but this way, they could keep their lives by controlling what came out of their mouths.

 

Everyone in this house knew that Xing Zhongwan was a man, but they all ignored his gender. One after another, they called him Miss Xing, the young madam. It’s really no wonder Qi Yun believed that he was a girl lately.

 

Sometimes when Xing Zhongwan said a few more words to the little nurses, Qi Yun would ask him to wipe his sweat after hearing their conversation. Then, he would tell him not to talk to the little nurses too often. His expression looked terrible when he said this.

 

Xing Zhongwan didn’t understand this. You think I’m a girl so what if Miss nurses and I say a few more words? Why are you not happy? Could it be that those little nurses are the ones who actually changed their gender?

 

Qi Yun, you are too controlling.

 

That being said, although Qi Yun’s rehabilitation was progressing slowly, there is still some progress. This person’s fatigue was never obviously plastered on his face, no matter how painful it got or how tired he was, his mouth stayed silent. At night, he was sweating but he hid under the quilt without complaining. Fortunately, there was one time where Xing Zhongwan found out and was frightened half to death, thinking what was happening to him? He called the doctor in the middle of the night to find out that it was a normal development and let the doctor teach him a few soothing massages. At night, he rubbed Qi Yun’s legs and waist for him.

 

When Qi Yun was sweating profusely, Xing Zhongwan also sweated profusely. After all, he had to take baths and change clothes for Qi Yun. After such an ordeal, Xing Zhongwan was so tired that he wanted to go to heaven to see his mother. He was exhausted when his head hit the pillows.

 

What Xing Zhongwan didn’t know was that every night, there was always a pair of eyes facing his face with a very complicated expression. A slender hand with well-defined knuckles always hung down beside the bed, looking for Xing Zhongwan’s hand before holding them gently.

 

“Wanwan, I will definitely get better, wait for me.”

 

Xing Zhongwan came back from outside today. Last night, Qi Yun said he wanted to eat Java apples so the ‘babysitter’ Xing set out early in the morning. When he came back, there was a group of people standing on the side of the hall trembling and dared not leave. Xing Zhongwan gave the bag in his hand to the servant, and the servant hurried to the kitchen as if she was running for her life.

 

“What’s the matter?” Xing Zhongwan looked at the old housekeeper. The old housekeeper was calm but suddenly there was the sound of the glass shattering from down the hall.

 

“Go away, get out!” It was Qi Yun’s voice. Xing Zhongwan walked quickly towards the hall and a few nurses came out from the door, one of them was even bleeding from her forehead.

 

Xing Zhongwan was shocked, “What’s the matter?”

 

The head nurse was calm, “Master Yun, well… He still couldn’t stand up today. Master Yun…”

 

Xing Zhongwan understood in a second, “I understand. Quickly take nurse Xiaocheng away to have her wound treated. I’ll go in and have a look.”

 

Several nurses nodded quickly. They couldn’t afford to offend the angry person inside the room.

 

Xing Zhongwan went in and it was a mess inside. Qi Yun leaned against the wall and panted, with his head hanging down, the expression on his face couldn’t be seen. Xing Zhongwan walked around the glass shards all over the floor and approached Qi Yun, “What’s wrong?”

 

He squatted down in front of him, “What are you doing with such a bad temper? Physical rehabilitation needs to be done slowly, you can’t rush it. Why are you getting mad at those little nurses?”

 

Qi Yun was panting and he slowly raised his head. His face was still thin, but his appearance had changed a lot from when they first met. On multiple occasions, Xing Zhongwan has seen the others in the same room blushing after looking at Qi Yun’s face.

 

“You’re still speaking on their behalf!”

 

Qi Yun’s voice was deep. By now, his voice has basically returned to the tone he had before the accident.

 

“I’m not speaking for them, I just wanted to say that you shouldn’t push yourself too hard?”

 

Xing Zhongwan explained patiently.

 

“Are those girls very beautiful?”

 

Xing Zhongwan was stunned. Qi Yun, was I talking to you about this?

 

“Does this have anything to do with whether the girls are beautiful? You!”

 

Qi Yun opened his arms and pulled Xing Zhongwan closer to hug him. Xing Zhongwan was already squatting in an unstable position. Qi Yun pulled in his whole body and was almost completely pressed on him.

 

“F/ck, what are you doing?”

 

Xing Zhongwan was a little angry but Qi Yun hugged Xing Zhongwan and buried his face in his neck.

 

”Wanwan, you are mine. No one can hurt you.”

 

Qi Yun’s warm breath was on Xing Zhongwan’s neck, brushing on his skin little by little. There was an itchy feeling in his heart.

 

“No one will hurt me, Qi Yun, let go of me first.”

 

Xing Zhongwan was afraid that if he used his strength, he would hurt Qi Yun, but the sudden hug made him very uncomfortable.

 

Qi Yun raised his head, “What should I do if I can’t let go?”

 

Huh!?

 

Xing Zhongwan didn’t hear clearly, “What did you say?”

 

Qi Yun cupped Xing Zhongwan’s face with both hands, and stopped his fingers beside his lips.

Xing Zhongwan’s mind was about to explode, this was really the most ‘magical’ moment he has ever experienced…

 

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(ɔ◔‿◔)ɔ ♥ BTW, do you know what Java apples are? Where I grew up, we call them Jambu Air, which translates to Water Figs I think… I love them quite alot, even prefer them a little more than normal apples. They’re softer, yet more crunchier than our regular common apples, and perfect for my weak-old-man teeth kek. I also like how they’re not too sweet, yet very juicy. Maybe if ya’ll get a chance, I would recommend it!!

Also, some of them come in a really pretty shade of pink, though I’m not sure if those are edible, since I’ve always eaten the red varieties. Maybe they all turn red after they’re ripe…

 

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Chapter 19 – I’m thanking you, young madam Qi

 

After getting off the highway, Qi Yun showed Xing Zhongwan the way and Xing Zhongwan couldn’t help but say, “Are you actually not blind at all. I almost thought there was a map laid in front of your eyes.”

 

Qi Yun said, “I am familiar with this place.”

 

Xing Zhongwan casually asked: “What place?”

 

Qi Yun’s woeful eyebrows flashed with a faint sadness, “My grandma’s burial grounds.”

 

Xing Zhongwan placed Qi Yun in a wheelchair and looked around. This was the place where the f/cking appointment was, the wilderness. Qi Yun closed his eyes quietly, naturally putting his hands on his legs.

 

A black car came by and stopped in front of the two. A man in a suit got out of the car. He was in his forties, had a hook nose, sported a pair of rimless glasses and was very tall. He respectfully walked in front of Qi Yun and bowed down. “Master Yun.”

 

But his eyes were looking at Xing Zhongwan, who was standing next to him. Seeing the bracelet on his wrist, his eyes flashed with surprise but he quickly returned to his calm demeanor.

 

“Book a hospital for me.”

 

Qi Yun’s words made the man’s face flash with joy, “Master Yun is finally willing to receive treatment? I’ll make the arrangements, Master Yun. Please follow me to the car.”

 

Qi Yun stretched out his hand and tugged at Xing Zhongwan, “Follow him.”

 

Xing Zhongwan replied with an ‘en’ but saw the man with a hooked-nosed man smile at him. “How should I address you?” Just as Xing Zhongwan was about to speak, Qi Yun spoke, “How you should do it, you don’t know?”

 

Chen Ying was startled and couldn’t help but take multiple glances at the bracelet on Xing Zhongwan’s wrist. Xing Zhongwan was embarrassed and wanted to pull his arm away, but Qi Yun was pulling his hand so he couldn’t break free.

 

Chen Ying suddenly bowed to Xing Zhongwan respectfully, “Young madam.”

 

Xing Zhongwan: …

 

All of you from the Qi family are all good at talking nonsense with your eyes open!

 

It wasn’t only the Qi family, but also the Shen family who were good at speaking nonsense. Chen Ying was Shen Qinghong’s personal secretary. Qi Yun was bound to take over the Shen family so he went to the Shen family’s hospital. However, this hospital was special and not open to outsiders. It is a private nursing home for the Shen family with the best medical team.

 

Qi Yun was pushed forward for an inspection and asked Xing Zhongwan to wait outside before going inside, instructing Chen Ying to take good care of him with that rigid tone not leaving his voice for even a moment.

 

After Qi Yun entered, Xing Zhongwan stared at the entrance of the examination room with Chen Ying. Xing Zhongwan grinned, “Hey bro, let’s go out for a smoke.”

 

Chen Ying looked down at the suddenly raised eyebrows and coughed twice before raising his head and regaining his composure. “Please, young madam.” 

 

Chen Ying received news from the bank that someone had come with a bank card and Chen Ying immediately notified the bank deputy to go meet them. When he learned that the person was a man, Chen Ying couldn’t come back to his senses for the whole day. Shen Qinghong hadn’t come back from official business and was still abroad, plus the matter had not been confirmed yet so he didn’t dare to report it to him casually. That was, until today when he saw the actual person and the bracelet, only did Chen Ying believe it himself that the young madam of their Shen family was really a man.

 

Xing Zhongwan took the cigarette that Chen Ying handed him and held it in his mouth but didn’t light it. Chen Ying smiled at Xing Zhongwan and Xing Zhongwan said, “You can’t light it, if you light it, the one in there will kill me.”

 

He could guess what Qi Yun would say.

 

He would say, Wanwan, it’s not good for a girl to smoke…

 

Xing Zhongwan felt a deep sense of powerlessness, “you have nothing you want to ask me?” Xing Zhongwan held the dangling cigarette in his mouth and leaned against the wall of the corridor. His medium-length hair was casually tied with an elastic band. He had a dark gray jacket over his white shirt and dark blue jeans over a pair of straight and slender legs.

 

Chen Ying shook her head, “Master said that you are the young madam, so you are the young madam. Other than that, it’s not up to me.”

 

Xing Zhongwan snorted. The open-mindedness of the Shen family was really eye-opening.

 

“You knew from the start that Qi Yun’s legs can be cured?”

 

Xing Zhongwan was not curious, he just felt that it was strange. The Shen family should have been aware of Qi Yun’s situation but left him alone, waiting for Qi Yun to find a way out on his own. What was their plan?

 

“You should know that the young master still had some feeling in his leg. The master had diagnostic examinations done by our own doctors to prove this.”

 

Chen Ying smiled at Xing Zhongwan. Xing Zhongwan was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud, “You really did have good intentions.”

 

Chen Ying bowed down. “Young madam is wise.”

 

The door of the examination room opened, Xing Zhongwan turned around, lowered his face, crushed the cigarette in his hand and threw it into the trash bin by the side. There was nothing else good to add to this.

 

Upon entering, Qi Yun was slowly buttoning his shirt. He heard the door open and said, “Wanwan, come and button me up.”

 

Xing Zhongwan rolled his eyes in his heart. Am I your babysitter!?

 

He went over and fastened the button for him.

 

The doctor saw Qi Yun’s attitude towards Xing Zhongwan and was a little bit stunned. Xing Zhongwan noticed the look he gave and smiled at him. The younger doctor next to the old professor blushed immediately.

 

The old professor glanced sideways at the apprentice beside him. 

 

“What are you looking at? Is the young madam just someone you can look at casually?” Qi Yun said blankly.

 

The old professor hurriedly rectified his apprentice, “Master Yun, he is still young and ignorant, you…”

 

Qi Yun flicked his hand, “Can my legs get better?” The old professor hurriedly got up, “I will send a few people to go back with you. With their assistance, as long as you continue to rehabilitate, there is still hope for your legs to recover.”

 

“My eyes.” Qi Yun had been calm all this time. The old professor was silent for a while and glanced at Chen Ying on the side.

 

Chen Ying said indifferently, “Just tell the truth.”

 

“There is a professor abroad who is a professional in this area. If she can be invited, maybe young master Yun will have hope in regaining your eyesight.”

 

“What’s the rate of success?” Qi Yun pulled on Xing Zhongwan’s hands, his hands were cold. Xing Zhongwan glanced at him. Although his appearance was calm, Qi Yun was still nervous.

 

“That’s hard to say. We still have to run some tests before we can draw a conclusion.”

 

“Alright. Wanwan, let’s go back.” Xing Zhongwan said ‘oh’, bent down and carried Qi Yun to get him into the wheelchair. Chen Ying came up and wanted to help but Qi Yun slapped him away. With that amount of force, Xing Zhongwan saw that the back of Chen Ying’s hand was red.

 

“Master Yun, the chairman has been waiting for your call.”

 

Qi Yun snorted coldly, “Let’s go, Wanwan.”

 

Xing Zhongwan pushed Qi Yun’s wheelchair, thinking to himself, why are you pushing him away so harshly? I didn’t expect you to be so hostile towards him. This Qi Yun really wasn’t someone who could be pushed around.

 

After getting in the car, Qi Yun closed his eyes as he was a little tired and Chen Ying watched them as their car left. Xing Zhongwan looked at Qi Yun, “You sleep for a bit first, I will wake you when we arrive.”

 

Qi Yun opened his eyes and rubbed his own forehead, “If you have any questions, just ask?”

 

Xing Zhongwan started the car. “I don’t have anything to ask.”

 

The corners of Qi Yun’s mouth twitched, “I can only protect you when I get better. My mother should be coming to bother you soon.”

 

Xing Zhongwan thought, I really don’t need your protection.

 

“But the Shen family’s intentions are indeed not sincere.”

 

Qi Yun faced Xing Zhongwan’s direction, “What do you mean?” Xing Zhongwan opened the car window, “Shen Jiaming knows that your legs are good, but deliberately concealed it. Your grandpa completely abandoned you. They want you to return to Shen’s house. This method is too roundabout.”

 

Qi Yun lowered his eyes and said lightly, “My grandfather is not necessarily unaware of all this. In fact, no one is clearer than that old man about those who are pulling the strings behind the scenes.”

 

“They treat you like an object.”

 

Xing Zhongwan was deeply affected. He’s seen this many times. Even after Qi Yun became disabled, he was still being used like a chess piece to the bitter end.

 

“Do you know why they treated you so respectfully? It’s not because of me.”

 

Xing Zhongwan blurted out, “Why? Is it because I’m visually appealing?”

 

Qi Yun raised his head, “Grandma made a will before she died and everything in her Shen family is to be handed over to the grandson and granddaughter-in-law. Chen Ying was someone who stayed by Shen Qinghong for his whole life before my grandmother was born, they only acknowledged the bracelet, not the person.”

 

Xing Zhongwan slammed the brakes, if Qi Yun did not have his seatbelt fastened, he would’ve flown out the car.

 

“What are you saying?”

 

Qi Yun looked at him calmly, “I said that they only agreed to treat me because of you, so I’m thanking you, young madam Qi.” 

The corner of Xing Zhongwan’s mouth gaped open, why is Laozi getting dug deeper and deeper into this pit!

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Chapter 18 – If you lie to me, I will drag you together to hell.

 

“You’re saying Qi Yun even gave you his family heirloom! Hahahahahaha, I’m gonna die of laughter! Let me catch my breath, hahahaha.”

 

Xing Zhongwan hung up the phone with a dark face. Not long after, Cheng Zhengzhe called back, suppressing his laughter, “Lao Xing, just go with it.  Qi Yun’s sincerity, it’s a big deal for you to ride in this life. Hahaha.”

 

“Cheng Zhengzhe, have you had enough of life?” Xing Zhongwan’s face was dark. Looking at the bracelet in his hands made him so annoyed that he exuded an oppressive atmosphere.

 

“Or else, you can top him!” Cheng Zhengzhe was very close to abandoning his desire to survive.

 

“It’s not a question of me or him topping, I am a straight man!” Xing Zhongwan was on the verge of storming off.

 

“What straight man? Just bend yourself. Lao Xing, did you realize that the issue we’re discussing right now is about gender issues, but you never mentioned that you hated Qi Yun. In my opinion, it doesn’t matter if you’re straight. The question is whether you like him or not! Could it be that you fell for him?”

 

Xing Zhongwan almost choked on his saliva, “What are you talking about, how could I fall for him? I’ve been pushed around by you for long enough, we haven’t even gotten down to talking about the real deal. Di you get your things done?”

 

Cheng Zhengzhe smiled. “I’m doing it, don’t worry. Just set a time to come back with Xue Qing.”

 

“How did you do it?”

 

“Don’t worry about that. Laozi has his ways~”

 

Cheng Zhengzhe scratched his back as he said this. You think Laozi has it easy because of you? I have to recoup this favour!

 

Xing Zhongwan was a little embarrassed facing Qi Yun in the following days. Every time he undressed and took a bath, Cheng Zhengzhe’s words would flash in his mind inexplicably, just bend himself and everything would be alright. Xing Zhongwan shook his head fiercely. No, absolutely not! I am here to repay my gratitude and I must not cave in. Xing Zhongwan fumbled around a lot and Qi Yun wondered what was going on. He stretched out his hand and pulled on his sleeves. “What’s wrong?”

 

When Xing Zhongwan turned around, he was stunned. They were together everyday so he didn’t realise that after more than a month, Qi Yun had more meat on his face now. That face… Xing Zhongwan turned his head back abruptly. Qi Yun, hurry up and get better, Laozi has to quickly leave soon.

 

Xing Zhongwan was going to take Qi Yun out but the old housekeeper was unwilling to let them go. She blocked the door, the only thing missing now was her holding a knife to her own throat. “Old lady, what are you doing? It’s a new age now, you’re still living in the past. Should I hand a knife to you too?”

 

“You can’t take the third young master out, if something goes wrong none of us can take responsibility for it.” The old housekeeper was very determined, her expression was like she was ready to act out at any moment.

 

“Scram!” Qi Yun’s voice was not loud. The old housekeeper looked at Qi Yun who was sitting in the wheelchair. His complexion was very good. He was still thin but he looked much better compared to more than a month ago. The palms of the old housekeeper were sweating a lot and she knelt forward in front of Qi Yun, “Master Yun, you can’t go out. If anything were to happen to you, our house won’t be able to survive.”

 

Qi Yun’s hand slowly felt around to his side, reaching up to Xing Zhongwan’s sleeve, gradually pulling his hand down. Xing Zhongwan was startled and wanted to break free, but Qi Yun increased his strength. Xing Zhongwan didn’t want to stare too much at the old housekeeper’s eyeballs that were about to fall out.

 

“You are my nanny, I don’t want to ruin your image. If you are afraid of getting implicated, you can call my mother. But today, you can’t stop me.” The old housekeeper fell softly to the ground, “Master Yun. You, You, and Xing…Miss Xing. You both…”

 

Qi Yun’s hollow eyes looked forward without focus. “Was this not what you wanted to see? It’s just as you guys wanted, now scram!” 

 

The old housekeeper climbed to the door. “I won’t let you go out even if I die today.”

 

The old housekeeper looked at Xing Zhongwan as if looking at a monster. Xing Zhongwan’s hand was held by Qi Yun and there were goosebumps forming on his back, he really wanted to break free.

 

Qi Yun turned his head. “Wanwan, go to the kitchen and get a knife.”

 

Xing Zhongwan happily agreed and finally broke out of his hand’s grasp.

 

He took a fruit knife and handed it to Qi Yun. Qi Yun threw it to the ground. “If you want to die, then let me make your wish come true.”

The cold and ruthless voice was akin to Hell’s Asura. The old housekeeper bowed down, “Master Yun, you can’t do this to me. I watched you grow up, you…”

 

Xing Zhongwan couldn’t listen to her words any longer. He didn’t know his woman turned out to be Qi Yun’s nanny. The person who fed Qi Yun her milk ever since he was a baby could actually watch him rot on the bed.

 

The hypocritical scene of the old woman kneeling on the ground made Xing Zhongwan feel particularly sick.

 

He walked over and dragged the old lady aside, and said to the shivering maids. “Take care of the old housekeeper. The old housekeeper is old now. If anything happens, you guys don’t have to think about living anymore.” 

 

“Don’t touch me. You! I really underestimated you, what methods did you use to confuse the third young master, you…you…”

 

The old housekeeper was so angry, her eyes turned red. Xing Zhongwan bent down and whispered in her ear. “Say it. Tell Qi Yun that I was not a ‘Miss Xing’ all along. That I am a man, a real man. Say it, do you dare? You think that Qi Yun doesn’t know about the dirty plan of your master and the Xing family’s ploys. This old lady should take care of herself. If Qi Yun can get better, who do you think will be the first one to go under the knife?”

 

The old housekeeper was stunned and trembling all over. Xing Zhongwan raised his eyebrows, turned and walked towards Qi Yun. It felt so good to use Qi Yun as a shield. Sure enough, in Qi’s house, Qi Yun was the evil demon.

 

Xing Zhongwan carried Qi Yun into the car, fastened his seatbelt, and made him comfortable with a cushion before getting into the driver’s seat.

 

“Do not drive straight to the destination, go around the city centre.” Qi Yun spoke faintly. Xing Zhongwan nodded and looked at Qi Yun wearing a white shirt and khaki coat from the rearview mirror. He was the one who chose Qi Yun’s entire outfit today. Qi Yun was still skinny but his face has gradually gone back to what it looked like back then. Xing Zhongwan coughed a few times to hide his embarrassment.

 

“Are you ill? Caught a cold? “

 

Qi Yun’s voice was monotone, but there was some rare concern in his tone.

 

Xing Zhongwan replied with a single ‘no’ before starting the car and driving out of the villa.

 

Sure enough, not long after driving on the open road, Xing Zhongwan realised that they were being followed.

 

“There’s someone tailing us.”

 

Qi Yun said an ‘en’,”Do not worry about him. Drive towards the city. Someone else will draw them away. I have a location tracker on me. “

 

Xing Zhongwan blew a whistle. Not bad third young master Qi.

 

“What kind of girl whistles, it’s not elegant.”

 

Xing Zhongwan decided to take back his ‘not bad’.

 

“It couldn’t be that you also have a wiretap on you too, right?” “Xing Zhongwan’s originally meant for his remark to be a joke but Qi Yun answered seriously, “At this point, not yet. But I have not ruled it out.”

 

Xing Zhongwan: …

 

Let’s just drive properly for now.

 

After going around the city center a few times, the car that was following them disappeared. Xing Zhongwan took out his mobile phone and started the GPS. Qi Yun said, “Don’t use the GPS, I’ll show you the way.”

 

Xing Zhongwan looked at him with a stupid expression. Qi Yun said, “I am blind but my brain hasn’t gone bad. First, drive up the highway around the city and then just listen to me after you get off the highway.”

 

Xing Zhongwan turned off the GPS and drove on the elevated roads to the freeway.

 

“I didn’t expect the old lady to be your nanny. She really had a hand in raising you.”

 

Xing Zhongwan took out a lollipop from his pocket and stuffed it into his mouth. He can’t smoke so although he doesn’t like eating sweets, his empty mouth was really uncomfortable.

 

Qi Yun looked out the window sideways, “After staying in Qi’s house for a long time, I have lost my heart. Maybe the relationship me and her had back then was somewhat sincere. In the first place, it was because I lost my power. Those with no backing in the Qi house cannot survive, she’s only counting the gains and avoiding any losses. It’s just human nature.”

 

Qi Yun said this calmly.

 

“Then you don’t hate her?”

 

Qi Yun turned his head, “Why hate her, she doesn’t matter to me. “

 

Xing Zhongwan bit the milk-flavored lollipop in his mouth. He was really coldhearted.

 

“But one day, if you lie to me, I will drag you together to hell. Wanwan, I will not forgive you.”

 

Qi Yun’s deep voice made Xing Zhongwan chew the candy in his mouth and raise his head. Qi Yun in the rearview mirror was looking straight at him.

 

Xing Zhongwan slammed the brakes and the car behind him honked their horn and drove past them. He looked back at Qi Yun who was already looking sideways out the window.

 

Xing Zhongwan gritted his teeth and cursed a ‘fvck!’

 

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Chapter 17 – The one wearing a bracelet is my, Qi Yun’s person.

 

It turns out that Qi Yun was still the same Qi Yun. The servant who came in for cleaning moved the chair a bit harshly. The sound made Qi Yun open his eyes and coldly told them to get out. The servant crawled out with the mop. If it was still the original person who could sit up, if he recovered, then will the person that has offended him still have anything good left in their life?

 

Xing Zhongwan held his head, it was all an illusion. What little hedgehog with its thorns removed? He was simply a sleeping tiger, and with a roar, it can scare people away.

 

Xing Zhongwan called and got through to the number that Qi Yun gave him. The other person quickly replied and agreed on a meeting time. There were no extra words exchanged.

 

At the same time, Xing Zhongwan received a text message from Cheng Zhengzhe that it has been done, and someone will come over with Xue Qing.

 

Xing Zhongwan covered his forehead, why would Xue Qing come over to make trouble? He didn’t need to think to know that this dominatrix was coming here to watch a comedy! Xing Zhongwan burst into flames and took out the card in his pocket. You asked me to use this, Qi Yun, and I’ll have it maxed out in minutes.

 

Angry, he drove out in a hurry and went out for a long time not knowing how to use it. In the end. He went to the bank. Qi Yun, you were so bold. I want to see how much money there is. Xing Zhongwan went to the bank and was invited into the VIP lounge as soon as he took out the card. The receptionist did not have low-level aesthetics and Xing Zhongwan blew a whistle. I really can’t underestimate you, Qi Yun. He threw the card over, “How much is in it?”

 

The reception manager took it cautiously, “Wait a minute.” After a while, the reception manager came out from the inside, “Excuse me, sir, I don’t have the clearance. Please wait a moment.”

 

With a lollipop in his mouth, Xing Zhongwan raised his hand and glanced at the watch. Five minutes later, a man in a straight suit walked up hurriedly, “How would you like to be addressed sir?”

 

Xing Zhongwan said lightly, “Xing. “

 

The man was taken aback. He then invited Xing Zhongwan to go upstairs politely. Xing Zhongwan threw the stick in his hand into the ashtray nearby, “No need, return the card to me and I will go.” After leaving, the man hurriedly stopped and laughed, “You have misunderstood.” He then reported the amount. Xing Zhongwan couldn’t help but laugh. Qi Yun, is this fvcking pocket money? You aren’t giving me all your old account books, are you? But thinking about the stack of cards in the safe, Xing Zhongwan thought, if he was a woman, would this be considered as being provided for?

 

Taking the card in the man’s hand, Xing Zhongwan left without looking back. The man lifted his glasses on the bridge of his nose. His calm composure was gone and his face was full of disbelief. The manager on one side asked carefully, “Deputy, what is this person’s background?  That card…”

 

“You shut up! You better keep your lips tightly sealed about today’s affairs!” 

 

The man looked at the car taking off at the entrance at full speed. He couldn’t help but rub his eyebrows. Was this supposed to be the young madam in the future? He didn’t see it wrong? It was a man!?

 

Xing Zhongwan sat at the table and ate with many pauses in between. His eyes were still not at ease, watching Qi Yun slowly move the food with his chopsticks, though it was much better than yesterday.

 

“Did you go check up that bank card?” Qi Yun suddenly talked about the card and Xing Zhongwan almost choked on the food in his mouth.

 

“Did you grow your eyes on my body?” He felt like something was wrong after he said it.

 

“Even if they did grow on you, I still can’t see. I think, following your attitude, you will definitely go to the bank.” Qi Yun didn’t care at all, he put the food in his mouth gracefully.

 

His voice was much better than before. It was not so hoarse and was gradually recovering. His original voice was not that crisp and a little baritone.

 

“Why did you give me so much money? Aren’t you afraid that I will run away with it?”

 

Xing Zhongwan poked the vegetables in front of him. The feeling of being stuffed with a lot of money without any reason was really amazing.

 

Qi Yun put down his chopsticks and turned his head to Xing Zhongwan, “The money is not mine. My grandma left it for her future grandson and daughter-in-law.”

 

Ptui- Xing Zhongwan couldn’t help but spit out the rice in his mouth. The corners of Qi Yun’s eyebrows twitched and the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curl up.

 

“It couldn’t possibly be that this little bit of money scared you? When you officially marry me, you can take over the rest of the inheritance left by my grandma.”

 

Xing Zhongwan took a serviette on one side and wiped his face. He really wanted to fvcking cry without tears. Do you think Lao Tzu has no money? I was shocked about the grandson and daughter-in-law part. Dear god, when will this come to an end?

 

Qi Yun, this can’t go on. I have to find a way to let you know that I am a man, and when you notice this yourself, it will have nothing to do with me.

 

Then…

 

Xing Zhongwan deliberately rubbed his chest against his back when supporting Qi Yun to the bathroom.

 

Qi Yun: Did the Xing family treat you badly when you were a kid? Your upbringing doesn’t seem to be very good, but I don’t mind.

 

Xing Zhongwan: …

 

Xing Zhongwan read the news to Qi Yun, using his own original voice, even deliberately deepening it a little bit.

 

Qi Yun: Is your throat uncomfortable today? Let the doctor come over and have a look, your voice as a girl is already pretty deep, don’t delay any longer…

 

Xing Zhongwan: …

 

Xing Zhongwan went to see the gym and when he came back, he asked Qi Yun to touch his muscles on his arms.

 

Qi Yun: Physical exercise is a good thing, but girls don’t need to train their muscles too much. It’s cuter if they are soft.

 

Xing Zhongwan was about to vomit blood…

 

After the shower, Xing Zhongwan stood naked in front of the mirror and looked at himself. Where did Lao Tzu resemble a woman? Did I have to show my bird in front of Qi Yun to prove that I am a man?

 

He felt really depressed, and Xing Zhongwan threw the towel in his hand towards the sink annoyedly, accidentally bumping the shower gel above. Several bottles fell down with a loud sound.

 

After a while, Qi Yun’s voice came from outside. “Wanwan, what’s wrong?”

 

Xing Zhongwan was annoyed. Suddenly there was a muffled noise. Xing Zhongwan hurriedly opened the door and rushed out. Half of Qi Yun’s body fell out of bed. Xing Zhongwan quickly helped him up, “Just don’t give me any more trouble, will you?”

 

When he lowered his head, he found that Qi Yun’s neck was red again as his arm was around his shoulder. Xing Zhongwan realized that he was not wearing any clothes.

 

“Although I can’t see it, it’s not good for you as a girl to be seen without clothes.”

 

The hand on the shoulder slowly retracted and Qi Yun turned his head awkwardly.

 

Xing Zhongwan: …

 

He doesn’t want to live this kind of life anymore…

 

At night, Xing Zhongwan tossed and turned but couldn’t fall asleep. Things went in a very strange direction and he couldn’t stop the car. Qi Yun believed that he was a woman, and he didn’t know how his brain assumed that. Was there a woman’s voice like his’? Was his body too stiff? How could Qi Yun’s mind not process it?

 

Actually, Qi Yun was not to blame. Everyone in the house called him Miss Xing.

 

Moreover, the Xing family wanted to reap some benefit from Qi Yun and would never send a man over. A daughter from the Xing family would be the best choice.

 

There was nothing wrong with Qi Yun’s assumption. The fault lies in the group of people in this house who kept speaking nonsense with their eyes open, and Xing Zhengping’s twisted ideas.

 

“Can’t sleep?” Qi Yun’s voice suddenly sounded. Xing Zhongwan replied with an ‘en’.

 

“You speak with a southern accent. Did you grow up in the south?”

 

Xing Zhongwan readjusted his head on the pillow. “My mother is from the south, and so is my grandfather. I didn’t tell you before but I grew up with him and he liked to teach me the southern dialect. I don’t like the way your people here speak in a serious tone.”

 

Qi Yun replied. “Very good, it sounds soft, like the spring rain in the south of the Yangtze River.”

 

“Have you ever been there?” Some curiosity was sparked up in Xing Zhongwan.

 

“When I was young, I lived with grandma in Jiangnan for a while. It was a wonderful period of time. Grandma took me to the theater. Although I didn’t understand it, I liked the melodies.”

 

Qi Yun’s voice was less hostile at night and Xing Zhongwan nodded, “I haven’t listened to it for a long time but I can still sing it. I will sing for you. “

 

Xing Zhongwan sat up and hummed a bit, “I haven’t sung for a long time. You’re not allowed to laugh if I don’t sing it well. “

 

Xing Zhongwan sang《The West Chamber》.

    The horseshoe left prints in the frosty street,

 

    He came back to relieve the expectations placed upon him,

 

    The official returned to bring honor to his wife.

 

    ……

 

After he finished singing, Xing Zhongwan couldn’t help but smile.”I haven’t sang for a long time, I couldn’t remember the lyrics. If my grandfather heard this, he would beat me with a stick.” Thinking of his grandfather, Xing Zhongwan’s chest felt a little sour.

 

A hand touched Xing Zhongwan’s shoulder. It moved to his head and gently rubbed it. Xing Zhongwan was startled. “Aiyah, you don’t have to comfort me, I’m not a kid. “

 

“You’re very good, and you can sing very well. “

 

Xing Zhongwan turned his head and the dim light hit Qi Yun’s face. Qi Yun has eaten normally these days so he has some meat on his face, which looks more pleasing to the eyes.

 

“Go open the safe now, there is a red box. Bring it to me. “

 

Xing Zhongwan wondered what was in the safe that needed to be opened in the middle of the night?

 

“Leave it until tomorrow if there’s no rush.”

 

“Wanwan, be good and go get it.” Qi Yun’s words successfully gave Xing Zhongwan goosebumps.

 

Qi Yun, you are really not suited for saying such things.

 

He took the box out and handed it to Qi Yun. Qi Yun felt around before opening the box and took out a bracelet from the inside.

 

“Extend your left hand.”

 

Xing Zhongwan stretched out his hand and saw Qi Yun unfasten the concealed clasp on the bracelet. The bracelet opened up and Qi Yun’s warm hand felt up Xing Zhongwan’s wrist before putting it on his hand. He then closed the concealed buckle. It was a little tight, but it could be worn.

 

Xing Zhongwan couldn’t figure out why Qi Yun did this. He raised his hand and found that the bracelet was inlaid with gold and jade. The jade inside was shining with dim light, and the jade inlaid with gold on the outside was wrapped in emerald green. The workmanship was very exquisite. It seemed to be a carving of a phoenix.

 

“This. Is this a gift for me?”

 

Xing Zhongwan was confused.

 

Qi Yun nodded, “This is what my grandmother left for her granddaughter-in-law.”

 

Xing Zhongwan suddenly raised his head. He pulled on the bracelet on his hand for a long time but couldn’t get it to open.

 

“It can’t be pulled open. This bracelet has a hidden clasp. The workmanship is very exquisite and only I know how to open it.”

 

Brother, what are you trying to do?

 

Qi Yun held Xing Zhongwan’s hand. “The one wearing a bracelet is my… Is Qi Yun’s person.”

 

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Chapter 16 – This is a big disaster…

 

Xing Zhongwan felt that he had to clear this up with Qi Yun. This person had a deep misunderstanding and he wants to marry me, it’s worth mentioning this to him!

 

Qi Yun didn’t think so in his heart. Seeing that Xing Zhongwan didn’t respond, he felt a little flustered.

 

“Is it because I can’t see and my legs can’t move, that it would be troublesome to take care of me, I…”

 

Qi Yun’s next words suddenly stopped, even he himself didn’t know how to ask others to stay with a body like his own.

 

Xing Zhongwan’s got a headache. This was not due to his health at all, it’s the gender that’s the problem, brother. This blunder really became a big mistake. He used to think it was unnecessary to not say it. Now, if he doesn’t say it, Xing Zhongwan will be suspected of deceiving his feelings. Of course, it can’t be for real that Qi Yun actually likes Wanwan.

 

As he was thinking about it, the old housekeeper came. “Miss Xing, someone is looking for you.”

 

Xing Zhongwan squinted. Someone came to look for him?

 

It was the secretary by Xing Zhengping’s side. A forty-year-old man who looked a little wretched. Of course he was not really wretched, it was just Xing Zhongwan that disliked the Xing family and didn’t have any good impression of them.

 

“Young master, I came here to bring a message for young master.” The visitor stood respectfully in front of Xing Zhongwan and Xing Zhongwan snorted coldly, “Young master, I remember that I was removed from the Xing’s family tree a long time ago. Where did the ‘young master’ come from?” The man smiled, “No matter what, the blood relationship between you and the master is real.”

 

Xing Zhongwan was getting a little impatient, “Just get straight to the point. No more idle chit-chat.”

 

“Yes,” Xing Zhongwan’s attitude did not irritate the man standing in front of him,

 

“Young Master, the master said to please continue living here as Miss Xing.”

 

Xing Zhongwan couldn’t help but laugh out loud, “what kind of ploy is my old father making now?”

 

“Master asked me to bring you this message. No matter what the Qi family asks, please cooperate. Your mother will be moved into the family grave soon.”

 

Xing Zhongwan really wanted to spit at him. Was he such an easy fvcking target! The Qi family left him to die, so will Xing Zhongwan also cooperate with them and die together as well?

 

If Xing Zhengping wasn’t the head of the Xing family of this generation, it would’ve been mandatory for his mother to be moved to the family grave. Xing Zhongwan already got screwed over by him before, but now he was still here waiting to get more pissed off.

 

Forcing himself to calm down, Xing Zhongwan walked to the window and took a deep breath, quickly thinking about the powerful connections he held in his mind.

 

The regret his mother held in her eyes before her death would never be forgotten by Xing Zhongwan for all eternity. Of course, with his current ability, he could force Xing Zhengping to give up, but this was not what his mother wanted. His mother grew up in Xing’s family and had a deep affection for his father’s side of the family. He can’t be impulsive.

 

Xing Zhengping has suddenly asked someone to come tell him off, so that means someone must’ve said something to him. Xing Zhongwan glanced at the old housekeeper who was standing not far away, who was sneering from the corners of her mouth. This little snitch finally came out.

 

It seems that according to the current situation, he could only help Qi Yun get better as soon as possible. He can’t predict the extent to which Qi Yun will recover, but Qi Yun must also have his own plan. This was the only way he could get himself out of this as soon as possible!

 

Xing Zhongwan went back to face the man. “Go on and tell him, I will do as he says, but he must also keep his promise! If he dares to lie to me, then I won’t mind fighting to the death!”

 

When Xing Zhongwas went downstairs, he took a look at the old housekeeper. The old lady looked at him with a wry smile. Xing Zhongwan walked to her and looked at her, “The old lady isn’t too shabby. Knowing to use Missus Qi to press me. It seems we can’t keep our truce anymore, just wait and see!”

 

Xing Zhongwan snorted and went upstairs. The old housekeeper looked back at his back, with a little indifference in her eyes. You are just an illegitimate child who can’t even get a say in this. What kind of ruckus can you make? Just keep quiet and deal with it!

 

Xing Zhongwan was called away and he didn’t know what was happening. The person hasn’t returned yet so Qi Yun was a little anxious. The bedroom door opened and Xing Zhongwan came in, sitting on the chair beside Qi Yun’s bed. He was a little angry but he couldn’t let it out, so he could only keep it inside.

 

“Who is it? The Xing family?”

 

Qi Yun felt that Xing Zhongwan was breathing a little heavier than usual. Qi Yun’s heart sank and suddenly there was a murderous intent in his heart that he hadn’t had for a long time now.

 

“Did the Xing family threaten you with your mother? Did my mother do it?”

 

Xing Zhongwan took a deep breath. He didn’t want to answer Qi Yun’s question.

 

“Your injuries are almost healed. I will draw a bath for you. The bathtub has been changed by the workers. I will carry you on my back.”

 

Xing Zhongwan went to lift Qi Yun’s quilt but Qi Yun took his hand. “Wanwan, don’t hide things from me.”

 

Xing Zhongwan’s heart sank. It’s useless even if you know it because you can’t solve it. You can’t even help yourself now. I’ll be grateful if you just get better.

 

“I’m really fine, you don’t need to worry.”

 

In the bathroom, Xing Zhongwan filled in the hot water and placed Qi Yun in carefully. There were handles on both sides that Qi Yun could hold onto and not slip off. Xing Zhongwan held the bath sponge, carefully wiping Qi Yun’s scrawny back.

 

Qi Yun felt that Xing Zhongwan was in a bad mood. She had a lot of things on her mind, but she didn’t want to tell Qi Yun that because he was powerless. Thinking about it from a different standpoint, even if he knew it, he couldn’t do anything for her at this point in time. Qi Yun felt a little annoyed.

 

“You haven’t taken a bath in a long time, are you happy?” Xing Zhongwan’s voice came back but there were no emotions to be heard in that voice. The strawberry-flavored shower gel was very sweet and it made pink bubbles appear all over his body.

 

Xing Zhongwan was definitely looking for something to say, the atmosphere was too awkward and needed to be eased up… Qi Yun did not answer him and the atmosphere became even more awkward…

 

Xing Zhongwan decided to shut up.

 

“When I was young, my grandma washed me like this.” Qi Yun suddenly frightened Xing Zhongwan and he threw out the bath sponge in his hand. He picked it back up in anguish. Brother, can you not surprise others when you speak?

 

But Madam Qi’s gentle face flashed in his mind.

 

“Your grandma must’ve loved you very much.”

 

Qi Yun’s body paused, and the corners of his mouth curved up. Xing Zhongwan felt that he wanted to laugh, but he couldn’t laugh.

 

“Grandma was the only person in the Qi family who treated me sincerely. Someone of her temperament shouldn’t have married into the Qi family. How many women my grandfather has outside is well known, and he may not even remember how many grandsons he has. He doesn’t like my grandma. He didn’t even like my father. After I was born, my grandma raised me personally, and she’s already seen through my mother’s selfish heart a long time ago.”

 

The matter between Madam Qi and Qi Zongcheng, Xing Zhongwan also knew about some of it, but only the parts that everyone else knew too.

 

“You should also know what the outsiders say about me. That I’m cold-blooded and ruthless, that after the passing of my grandmother who raised me, I only walked away without shedding a tear.”

 

Qi Yun’s voice was hollow and emotionless, as if he was talking about someone else, but Xing Zhongwan heard something different.

 

“That person already died. Crying is for the living to see, and the real sadness will always remain in the heart.”

 

Xing Zhongwan’s words weren’t just empty. It came from the same place after one lost their close relative. Xing Zhongwan understood this feeling.

 

Qi Yun didn’t expect Xing Zhongwan to say this, his originally closed heart suddenly opened up. Wanwan understood him.

 

Qi Yun grabbed Xing Zhongwan’s soapy hand, “I won’t be like my grandfather. There’ll only be one person in my life, Wanwan. It’s you, and it can only be you.”

Xing Zhongwan was stunned. Qi Yun, has being sick made you stupid? Your character is different from before. What should I do? Just like a hedgehog taking off his spikes and letting others squish and knead it into a ball, making difficult words harder to speak. Xing Zhongwan feels that this is a big disaster…

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