Chapter 46
Translator: マイ
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(Okay, it’s Monday. Just Monday, I’m feeling tired aleady. Thank proofreader/editor again.(○’ω’○))
Chen Wen felt sympathetic toward Shen Du, whose name remained anonymous.
“This…” Chen Wen pondered for a while and assumed the mindset of a relationship counselor to think about this matter. His eyes moved slightly after noticing that Ye NanQi politely accepted the glass of water and never touched it at all.
Raising his guard to this extent?
No matter how puzzled Chen Wen was in his heart, he still spoke unhurriedly, “Listening to Mr. Ye’s description, that gentleman you speak of should not be a fickle person when he’s in a love affair. You said that he seemed to be in a good mood when he met with your junior brother… Do you think he still likes your junior brother judging from this encounter alone?”
Ye NanQi was startled when he heard the words.
Because the last time he ran into Shen Du and Jiang Yuanyu, he clearly saw how happy Shen Du’s appeared to be… He shouldn’t have made a mistake, right?
His consciousness drifted back to a time when Shen Du liked Jiang Yuanyu and how he was jealous of that thought. Now that he thought about it carefully, he was shocked to find that his heart was actually a little bit jealous, and he immediately shook his head.
Being an onlooker who could see the bigger picture, Chen Wen looked at the young man in front of him with pity, and said with a smile, “Let’s not talk about this for the time being. Why don’t we talk about other things first? Mr. Ye, this man seems like he is so good to you, do you like him?”
Without much thought, Ye NanQi blurted out, “I don’t like him.” He and Chen Wen looked at each other, and for a moment, there was an illusion of being seen through by Chen Wen’s eyes. Ye NanQi calmed himself, smiled and said, “Let’s stop here for today, I’ll go back first.”
Chen Wen was so happy to have such a patient without any real trouble and even spent a lot of money. He got up and saw Ye NanQi off.
Ye NanQi wondered for a long time on how he can make Chen Wen talk.
At this time, it seems that Chen Wen would be a tough character to break. He only hoped that after clarifying the matter, Chen Wen wouldn’t retreat like Fang Xingyuan and refuse to cooperate.
This was an important thread, he must find Xu Zhou at all costs.
Ye NanQi was now used to waking up early in the morning. He waited just a few minutes after washing up before his doorbell rang again without delay.
He opened the door and accepted today’s breakfast. As he raised his eyes to look at Shen Du, he was slightly surprised. “Why are you wearing this… not going to work today?”
Today Shen Du wore simple casual clothes, unlike his usual attire during a work day. He wasn’t that old, and the formal suit he wore to work everyday made him look more mature than his actual age. With the casual clothes he was wearing, he looked much younger, handsome, and very eye-catching.
Seeing the dazzling Shen Du in front of him, Ye NanQi restrained himself from wanting to look more, and unconsciously squeezed the food container when he didn’t hear a response.
Shen Du’s eyes were unpredictable as he leaned against the door, watching Ye NanQi with a smile. After a while, he smiled and said, “Next time you come to open the door, don’t wear this pajamas.”
As a spokesperson and brand endorser, Ye NanQi didn’t need to buy many of his clothes. The clothes he usually wore were given to him by the brands he endorsed, including the pajamas he had on. It looked fine when he looked at himself in the mirror, but because of the wide neckline, if someone taller were to lower their gaze, they’d be able to see such lovely scenery.
While Shen Du was feasting his eyes just now, he wanted to eat two mouthfuls of Ye NanQi’s delicate collarbone and leave a mark for himself on his beautiful body.
Really… what a shame.
Shen Du was disappointed with himself after realizing that he didn’t take the opportunity to feast his eyes on such a beautiful view when the two of them still lived under the same roof.
His gaze was too blatant, Ye NanQi immediately understood what was going on. He realized that he had been tricked by a hooligan, and it was too late for him to cover his neckline at this point. The tip of his ears were hot. With a blank expression, he wanted to close the door on Shen Du’s face. Shen Du quickly stopped him and said with a smile, “Don’t. As soon as I saw you, I remembered to just look at your face, I didn’t really look at anything else.”
Ye NanQi glanced at him quietly, then turned around and walked into the house carrying the food box. Shen Du followed him in with a smile and smoothly closed the door behind him.
Today’s breakfast was yam porridge with some refreshing side dishes. The soft and fragrant porridge was still hot. The yam was powdery and waxy. Ye NanQi narrowed his eyes with satisfaction after eating a few mouthfuls, but suddenly pursed his thin lips and quickly put away his expression upon seeing Shen Du seating across from him.
“Although you don’t listen to what I say, in the future, don’t come to deliver food again. I won’t starve myself to death.”
Shen Du said, “My dear, you shouldn’t cook anymore, it really isn’t suitable for the stomach.”
After his own cooking skills were indirectly looked down upon, Ye NanQi said in a low-spirited voice, “Isn’t there still takeaway?”
“Is the takeaway as delicious as what I make?” Shen Du didn’t seem to be in a hurry to go to work. Holding his chin, he nodded and said, “If you feel distressed about me running all the way here, just come home with me, wife.”
Ye NanQi choked at this “wife”, yet he didn’t refuse, and Shen Du said again, “It’s okay, there’s no hurry, I have patience. Why don’t we go out to relax today?”
Ye NanQi said, “Aren’t you going to work?”
“Hold up.” Shen Du’s face was calm “Today is your holiday.”
Ye NanQi looked at the calendar.
Today is Children’s Day.
Seeing his expression wasn’t too good, Shen Du immediately changed his words, “It’s mine. It’s my holiday all right?”
Ye NanQi said speechlessly, “Does uncle know you are like this?”
Shen Du said happily, “He knows ah.”
“…” Ye NanQi really didn’t know what to say.
He couldn’t figure out his feelings, and seeing Shen Du now made his thoughts a bit messy. He knew that it was best to stay away from Shen Du, however, Shen Du had been provoking him again and again.
Shen Du saw his attitude relax, his eyes bent as he made his last move. “Okay, Gege?”
Ye NanQi was still hesitant even after Shen Du had already brought him out of the house.
Shen Du really regarded himself as a baby. After he called Zhang Mo to take the driver seat, he sat with Ye NanQi at the back, and always wanted to find a chance to hold Ye NanQi into his arms and give him a rub.
“Did you meet Chen Wen yesterday?”
Ye NanQi nodded and said, “thank you” again, thinking that it was Shen Du who found Chen Wen.
Shen Du pretended to be sad, and said, “I don’t want to hear you say ‘thank you’. If it’s not ‘I like you’, then you don’t have to speak next time.”
Ye NanQi moved his lips, wanting to ask him how he felt about Jiang Yuanyu, and whether he really dared to face those things with him without regret… After thinking for a while, he was shocked to realize that he was unconsciously affected by Shen Du. He actually no longer thought about how to prevent Shen Du from being pulled under the water, but whether Shen Du would regret it or not.
Chen Wen asked Ye NanQi twice whether he liked Shen Du or not. The first time he ignored it, and the second time he denied it, but deep down, his confidence was not strong enough.
It may just be an illusion.
Ye NanQi thought.
It was inevitable that he would always think about Shen Du since he often ran around to annoy him. He would find a chance to stay away; let both sides calm down and think about things clearly, and maybe things would turn out fine in the future.
And even if Shen Du was not afraid, he was afraid.
In case Shen Du was hurt because of his involvement in this incident, how would he explain to the two elders of the Shen family? How… could he explain to himself?
Shen Du didn’t know that his mind was in a hideous mess and continued the topic just now. “How was it?”
“He is very cautious.” Ye NanQi returned to his senses. “Officer Li suggested that I approach it slowly.”
Shen Du nodded. “Being cautious is good. But if he is the same as Fang Xingyuan, then leave him to me.”
Ye NanQi was surprised at how he knew about Fang Xingyuan, but after hearing that, he couldn’t help asking, “Why should I leave them to you?”
“Officer Li serves the commonwealth,” Shen Du showed a terrifyingly fierce smile. “I don’t.”
The car had arrived in front of an amusement park while they were talking. Zhang Mo lowered the window and said a few words to the security guard, and drove into the amusement park. Shen Du, who still didn’t know that Ye NanQi was planning to stay away from him, said with gentle eyes, “This place is owned by Zhao Sheng’s family. Today, um… he gave us a private gift since it’s my holiday. Don’t worry, apart from the two of us, there are no other guests here today.”
Ye NanQi was surprised. “I didn’t know he was such a good person.”
“When we are alone, can you not mention other men’s names, let alone praise them?”
Zhang Mo consciously avoided the scene by escaping from the car. Shen Du got out of the car first, went to the other side to open the door, and gracefully reached out to Ye NanQi. “I will be jealous.”
Ye NanQi ignored his hand, got out of the car, and said, “Then you can continue to be jealous.”
“Baby, you don’t want to find out what I will do under extreme jealousy.” Shen Du leaned over, and while he tried to catch Ye NanQi’s hand, Ye NanQi pushed him away. After a while, Shen Du finally won with his quick movements. He held Ye NanQi’s hand, put it on his lips, and kissed it gently.
Ye NanQi looked at him for a long while, unable to withdraw his hand, and muttered, “What will you do? Rape me?”
“…” Shen Du was speechless by how calm he spoke.
Ye NanQi was really important to him. He really didn’t have the courage to do that, at most, he would just kiss him and wouldn’t dare go any further.
Yesterday, Shen Du was ridiculed by Zhao Sheng for “not having the demeanor of an overbearing president at all.” Then he found some presidential novels for Shen Du to refer to and find out what an overbearing president would do.
Shen Du was good at studying and a fast learner. He finished reading the novels very quickly and even took notes in detail. Then after summarizing his notes, he found that he still wanted to beg his wife, and did not want himself to be killed so early.
Shen Du specifically called Mother Ye to ask for outside help, and learned that Ye NanQi rarely visited the amusement park, so he decided to bring him here during the holiday.
It was a pity that Ye NanQi was not very interested. He didn’t show any sign of surprise even while they were playing with the thrilling rides. He remained straight-faced and Shen Du didn’t have a chance to hold him in his arms to comfort him.
If the mountain will not change because of my existence, I will take the initiative to adapt to it.
Shen Du thought. Since he was mentally prepared, he brought Ye NanQi to the haunted house.
Ye NanQi glanced at him, and said in surprise, “Are you serious?”
Shen Du said, without a change in his facial color, “Desensitization treatment.”
Ye NanQi thought for a while, felt that it made sense, and then nodded happily.
Although the employee who played the ghost hadn’t come out yet, the rising relief in Ye NanQi’s heart was eaten by Shen Du as soon as they entered, just because of the dark and gloomy environment.
Even if he was mentally prepared, he still couldn’t help sticking to Ye NanQi’s side, and his face became pale as soon as he entered.
Ye NanQi said, amused, “Desensitization treatment?”
Shen Du closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, feeling that he could not give up after all his efforts, he gritted his teeth and went in with Ye NanQi.
His courage flew out of the clouds the moment the staff pretending to be a ghost ran out, and Shen Du reflexively threw Ye NanQi into his arms, pressing Ye NanQi’s head against his chest, as his body trembled uncontrollably.
Although he was afraid, it was a gesture of protection.
Ye NanQi was still amused at first. He wanted to see how far Shen Du could hold on, but he was stunned and was caught off guard when he fell into his arms.
What are you doing?
He wanted to ask.
Aren’t you afraid of ghosts?
Why is your first reaction to protect me?
For more than 20 years, Ye NanQi had never been embraced in such a protective manner.
After his family went through a lot of devastating changes, he began putting on a mask out of habit; and later, after he discovered Ye Mei’s diary, he directly hid inside a shell.
He firmly believed that he did not need other people’s care and protection. Even after Shen Du confessed, treated him with care, and acted with almost blind obedience, the protective shell around his heart had not changed much.
But just now, that hard layer of shell seemed to have cracked by Shen Du’s subconscious action.
Ye NanQi was not a sentimental person, but after thinking about it, his eyes suddenly turned slightly red. He couldn’t help but hug Shen Du back, patted his back lightly, and motioned to the ‘ghost’ who was startled by the scene in front of him to hurry up and leave.
“Shen Du…” He whispered, “How come you are so annoying.”
It wasn’t the first time that Shen Du was told he was annoying. His body was still stiff, and he didn’t dare turn his head. Looking at Ye NanQi in his arms, he said helplessly, “I don’t want to be like this either… it’s too shocking. Believe me, baby; there is nothing I dare not face except ghosts…”
Halfway through his words, he was interrupted by Ye NanQi’s actions.
Initially, Ye NanQi only looked at him quietly, and when he heard his excuse, the corners of his lips gradually smiled.
Then he raised his head and actively kissed the thin lips that were within reach.
A different temperature from his cool lips.
A temperature that belonged to Shen Du.
The moment the two lips were pressed together, countless fireworks exploded in Shen Du’s heart, so bright that he thought he was dreaming.
There was an ancient saying, It’s never too late to mend.
*If in the morning I were to gain knowledge of the correct path in life, I would be able to die at the sunset without regrets.*
Shen Du’s brain was blank, and it took him a long time to come up with a thought.
It was worth it, even if I died right now.
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