◇ Chapter 30 Come on

Until the Santana stopped downstairs of the hospital, Shen Ci was a little dazed.

Xie Yu was walking in front, and when he turned around, he saw Shen Ci following slowly, as if in a daze. He stretched out his hand helplessly: "Assistant Shen, are you stupid?"

This name was what Xie Yu used to call him five years ago. Shen Ci initially thought it was a tease and a humiliation, but he gradually got used to it. Whenever Xie Yu pronounced it in an intimate tone with a beaming smile, Shen Ci felt his ears warm.

It has been five years since anyone called him that.

The hand that was stretched out was slender and beautiful, with a scorching temperature. Shen Ci lowered his eyes slightly and placed his hand on it.

They held each other.

The two walked into the hospital, passed through the long corridor, and stood in front of the glass window of the ward. This ward was sterile, and only one person could enter and exit at a time, and the time was limited. Xie Yu pushed Shen Ci and said with a smile: "You go in."

Shen Ci had mixed feelings, not understanding what Xie Yu was thinking. He put on his isolation suit, walked into the ward, looked at Xie Yu through the glass and mouthed, "Remember to introduce me."

Shen Ci’s ears began to turn red again.

…How should I introduce it?

The ward was soundproof, so Xie Yu couldn't hear him. Shen Ci could introduce Xie Yu however he wanted, even if he said Xie Yu was his boyfriend, lover, or even husband.

Grandma Shen’s condition is now stable, but she is old, her energy is not good, her memory is poor, and she sleeps most of the time. She was held by the hand in a daze, and she woke up and smiled at Shen Ci: “Are you free today?”

Shen Ci knelt down beside her and held her hand: “Yes, I won’t go to work today.”

Usually they always had a lot to talk about, but this time Shen Ci didn't say anything. He was thinking about how to introduce Xie Yu, but Grandma Shen looked out as if she had a sudden inspiration and saw the person outside the window.

Even through a layer of glass, one could see that Xie Yu was tall and handsome, like a celebrity model on TV. Grandma Shen was stunned for a moment and took out her reading glasses.

She put the lenses on her eyes, Xie Yu smiled and waved to say hello, the old man squeezed Shen Ci's hand, and suddenly said: "Who is the child at the door? I have seen him."

Shen Ci paused, unable to hide the surprise in his tone: "Have you seen it?"

Since Xie Yu returned to China, he basically stayed indoors, stayed away from his usual social circles, and had never been to the hospital. How could Grandma Shen have seen him?

The old man closed his eyes and thought for a while, then said, "Many years ago, about three to five years."

It was because Xie Yu was really good-looking. If he was just an ordinary person, no one would remember him for so long.

Shen Ci paused again, and couldn't help but turn his head to look at Xie Yu.

Five years ago, when he and Xie Yu first met, Xie Yu was still a rich young master in Jiangcheng who had the final say, while he was a poor student with no money at A University.

The special care ward is in the corner of the hospital, separated from other wards by a long corridor. You can't get here unless you take a detour.

But why did Xie Yu go out of his way to visit an old man he didn't even know?

Xie Yu had no idea that he had been recognized, and he was still smiling through the glass, "Did you introduce me?"

Shen Ci turned his head hastily, his eyes slightly hot.

Grandma Shen patted him and asked again: “Who is the child at the door?”

Shen Ci concealed his somewhat embarrassed look, held grandma's hand, and after a little consideration, he said, "Yes... the person I like, his name is Xie Yu."

The word "Xie Yu" lingered on the tip of his tongue, sounding somewhat lingering and affectionate.

Grandma Shen was not a conservative person, she changed her mind slightly and understood most of it - first the medical quota that dropped for no reason, then Shen Ci's initial anxious state, and then he became more and more stable, and even smiled more... and the person standing outside the glass window five years ago and today.

She patted Shen Ci, her posture relaxed, as if she had let go of a worry: "Grandma believes in your judgment of people."

Shen Ci buried his head in peeling an apple and only hummed, not agreeing.

I believe in his perspective on people, but after so long, he still can't read Xie Yu thoroughly. He can only explore little by little like a blind man touching an elephant. Every time he understands a little, he likes him a little more. Although he is arrogant and violent in the rumors, he is gentle and loves to laugh. Although he suffered a lot when he was a child, he never abused others later. Although he was a young master raised in a pile of brocade, he returned to China for several months, but he didn't care about fame, fortune and money. Xie Yu has a sense of floating out of the world, as if he is just a passer-by in this world, and he will leave when the time comes.

Fifteen minutes passed in a flash, and the reminder sounded. Shen Ci put the peeled apple on the bedside table and told the old man to have a good rest. The old man looked up at Xie Yu outside the door, then looked at his grandson in front of him, stretched out his wrinkled and spotted hand, and gently patted the back of his hand.

Everything is implied.

The two were talking in the ward. Xie Yu was standing outside the door. When he saw Shen Ci pushing the door open, he smiled and said, "How did you introduce me..."

Halfway through his teasing words, he saw Shen Ci's eyes slightly red, so he stopped and pointed at his eyes: "Are you like this every time you come to the hospital?"

Birth, aging, illness and death are beyond human control. Although the old man is in stable condition, he still has to leave the ward, and they are rarely together. Although Xie Yu has never taken care of a relative, he knows that this is not easy, so he reached out to hold his hand and comforted him: "Okay, we are using the best medicine. Just come back if you feel uncomfortable."

He reached out and grabbed Shen Ci, leading him out, but the person being led struggled slightly, as if trying to break free. Xie Yu was stunned and asked in a good-tempered manner: "Do you want to be alone for a while?"

There are such situations. When you are sad, you don’t want to be seen by anyone and just want to be alone.

Xie Yu thought about it and let go of his hand, but the next second, his wrist was grabbed, Shen Ci inserted his fingers into the gap between his fingers, interlocked his fingers with his, and then suddenly hugged him up.

Both of them were wearing long windbreakers and down jackets, which felt soft and comfortable when hugged.

Xie Yu hugged him and rubbed the top of his head. He was quite surprised and thought, "Wow, you dare to hug me? That's progress."

Perhaps due to his upbringing, Shen Ci's personality is a bit awkward. On the one hand, he has made achievements in the academic field and is quite proud of himself, but on the other hand, he is overly cautious when it comes to relationships. Xie Yu estimates that the sudden departure five years ago left him with a lot of psychological trauma, and he is afraid that all his cards will be revealed, his retreat will be blocked, and he will have nowhere to hide.

Xie Yu thought that this little awkwardness was cute when teased, so he didn't expose it. He was a little bit mean, watching the fire from the other side of the river, wanting to see what Shen Ci was struggling with. Now that he was caught off guard by someone and hugged, he couldn't help but laugh: "Okay, okay, this is the hospital corridor."

There are also doctors and nurses coming and going.

Only then did Shen Ci let go of his hand.

They drove home and passed by a vegetable market, so they got off and bought vegetables hand in hand. Xie Yu was an expert at picking meat, and Shen Ci had a hard time when he was a child, so he ate a lot of leaves, so he could tell the quality of the meat at a glance. The two of them walked around the vegetable market and picked up three or four plastic bags.

Xie Yuchenci was not very good at bargaining, so he just followed the uncles and aunts passing by, and when they had finished their negotiation, he would pop up and say, "Let's have some too."

One of them was the former eldest son of the Xie family, and even though he was down and out now, the stocks he held were still worth a lot of money; the other was the newly promoted richest man in Jiangcheng, so Xie Yuanhai had to give him some face, but by saving a dollar or two like this, and carrying a plastic bag worth a few cents, they actually had some fun shopping.

The two of them went home and sorted the dishes into different categories and put them in the refrigerator. Xie Yu looked at the newly bought beef and thought of his resentful classmate who had eaten with him for free, so he said, "My classmate who went abroad has returned to China. There may be a party in a few days. Do you want to come?"

Shen Ci was tidying up the refrigerator. He paused after hearing this, and then continued to tidy up: “Come.”

It is often said that the first step in falling in love is to enter each other's social circle. Today Xie Yu went to the hospital with him, and tomorrow he went to meet Xie Yu's classmates. It really seemed like ordinary people were in love.

The days in the Happy Community passed like flowing water. At first, Xie Yu thought that Chen Ci could not get used to living here, but he did not expect that Chen Ci was more comfortable here than him. They went shopping and bought groceries every day. Chen Ci went to work and Xie Yu went out for a stroll. They slept in each other's arms at night. Xie Yu had an extra large pillow, and Chen Ci's dark circles gradually faded. They were clearly in this contractual relationship, but they lived like an old married couple.

One morning, Xie Yu was awakened by a burst of urgent ringing.

He checked the time and felt a slight headache, but still pressed the answer button: "Hello?"

A rapid-fire conversation came, "Brother Yu, we're in Jiangcheng! We've already put our luggage in the hotel you booked. When are we going to have the party?"

Xie Yu held his forehead with his hand: "Brother, it's only seven o'clock."

You'd better wait until noon to get a free meal.

Despite this, facing his good friend whom he hadn't seen for a long time, Xie Yu still climbed up resolutely.

There were about ten people who came, some of whom brought their boyfriends or girlfriends. The houses in Xingfu Community were small and there were not enough small tables, so they temporarily rented a party venue outside. When Xie Yu and Shen Ci drove over, there was already a group of people waiting at the door, eagerly waiting.

Like a group of hamsters waiting to be fed.

Xie Yu: “.”

He felt a slight headache and pushed through the crowd: "Make way, I'll open the door."

Xie Yu took a step ahead, and the rest of the attention was focused on Shen Ci.

They both look good, but their styles are slightly different. Xie Yu is free and easy, while Chen Ci is reserved and elegant. Many people looked at him curiously: "What is your relationship with Brother Yu?"

Shen Ci paused slightly, wanting to say that they were lovers, but he felt a little embarrassed in public. Xie Yu opened the door, turned around, grabbed his wrist, and pulled him away, saying, "I'm a family member, don't bully him."

Family members?

This word is closer than lovers.

Shen Ci blinked, and the next second he staggered and was dragged directly into the house. Xie Yu pulled him smoothly, as if he had known this would happen.

The group of people were silent at first, and then burst into loud “Yo~” sounds.

They all came from all over the country and it was rare for them to get together. Although several of them brought their boyfriends or girlfriends, everyone knew about it to some extent. Only Xie Yu kept it a secret.

Someone joked, "Brother Xie, you are a man who studies books and has no desires. There are so many people who like you, but no one likes you. So it's not that you have no desires, but that you are chaste?"

Xie Yu sighed: "Can you eat more food and talk less?"

Several bottles of wine were opened at the table, and as everyone drank, the atmosphere became more lively. Various words flew around the table, such as "a beautiful woman hidden in a golden house" and "an old monk in meditation". Some people even wanted to get Shen Ci drunk, patting their chests and making bold statements: "If you become Brother Xie's man, you must recognize us as brothers!"

Xie Yu's face was full of black lines. He directly intercepted the wine glass and said speechlessly: "Go to hell, I didn't even want him to drink more."

Shen Ci’s fingers jumped.

He thought again of the night of decadence and debauchery on the cruise ship five years ago, when Xie Yu intercepted his wine in the same way and did not let anyone force it into his mouth, but replaced it with milk.

"Thank you." Shen Ci pulled his sleeve, "I can drink."

Xie Yu glanced at him, half believing and half doubting: "Can you drink?"

Chen Ci in the novel doesn't have a very good alcohol tolerance. The original owner especially likes to force him to drink, and then play with him after he vomits. It's quite interesting.

Shen Ci insisted: “I can drink it.”

Everyone was drinking, so he couldn't just stop drinking.

Xie Yu raised his eyebrows, took a small cup, took two sips and pushed it over, with a hint of helpless indulgence: "Okay, you try it."

Everyone cheered: "Yo~"

They were all classmates and hadn't seen each other for a long time, so they kept joking around, talking about interesting things about studying abroad and their plans for returning to China. In the middle, they mentioned that Xie Yu had chosen a double degree, had several particularly difficult courses, but still got A+ in all of them, and was the first to graduate.

Shen Ci was very surprised and tilted his head to look at Xie Yu. He seemed to be drunk and his brain was not working well. He looked at Xie Yu with a bit of sigh and admiration.

In order to save face for Xie Yu in front of his family, this group of people dared to say anything, some of which were extremely outrageous, saying things like "he is at the top of the grade," "the professor's favorite student," "a top student who is good at taking exams," and so on. Xie Yu even started to have a headache.

He was embarrassed to show off his skills in front of Mr. Shen, so he could only sigh and say, "Eat your food, eat your food."

After the game, everyone was drunk. Although Shen Ci also tasted a few sips of wine, it was not much. They mainly poured wine for Xie Yu. A group of people followed suit and the atmosphere was just right. Xie Yu sighed repeatedly, but it was a rare opportunity, so he didn't want to spoil the fun. Unconsciously, he drank a lot again.

By the time the song ended and everyone left, he was already feeling a little dizzy.

Shen Ci was a little worried, so he asked for a designated driver to go home. When the two of them finally tidied up and lay down, Xie Yu once again pulled Shen Ci into his arms, touched the pillow, and fell asleep.

When Xie Yu woke up the next day, his first reaction was that he felt something was not good.

When Xie Yu has a hangover, he will have a headache. This is an old problem of his. Last time he drank too much in the cemetery, he also had a headache for a long time.

But it was no big deal. Even if he ignored the headache, it would go away in a few hours. Xie Yu had experience, and he had anticipated that he would be forced to drink, so he bought some painkillers. He then got out of bed and tried to find the medicine in the cabinet in the living room. He would take it and go to sleep.

Having just woken up from a drunken stupor, Xie Yu inevitably felt dizzy and dazed. He accidentally bumped into the cabinet and kicked the door frame. He cursed inwardly and staggered a little. When he reached the living room, he felt uncomfortable in his stomach and felt like vomiting.

Xie Yu thought to himself that he would never drink with this group of unlucky classmates again, as it was simply shortening his life. He half-knelt in front of the cabinet and was about to reach out to pull the drawer when he suddenly heard a muffled sound behind him.

Shen Ci was standing at the door. He had just returned from shopping, holding a colorful plastic bag in his hand. As soon as he loosened his grip, the bag fell to the ground, the shallots rolled out, and the potatoes slid to the edge of the living room.

Xie Yu pressed his slightly aching forehead and wanted to ask, "Why did you get up so early?" "Are you going to buy groceries alone? Why didn't you wait for me?" However, his voice was slightly hoarse, and after coughing twice, he couldn't speak.

Shen Ci’s face turned frighteningly pale.

He stared at Xie Yu in a daze, his beautiful eyes moved slightly, and they were actually filled with water. When Xie Yu wanted to ask, Shen Ci had already strode over and pulled Xie Yu to the sofa.

Xie Yu had never felt that Shen Ci was so strong. Although his hands and feet were weak, his body shape was still there. Shen Ci just forcibly dragged him to the sofa and stuffed a pillow into his arms.

Xie Yu blinked.

When Shen Ci pulled him just now, his fingers were clearly shaking.

As the newly promoted top noble in Jiangcheng, Shen Ci had long been unable to show his emotions on his face, but now he was shaking violently, as if his fingertips were electrified, his clothes were trembling slightly, and his face was pale and ugly, as if something unacceptable had happened.

Xie Yu: “……?”

He wondered blankly: "I just bought some vegetables, what happened? Did Xie's go bankrupt? Or did Luo's go bankrupt?"

Before he could review who should go bankrupt at this point in time, Shen Ci suddenly stood up, went to the bathroom to stir a hot towel, leaned over to wipe the sweat off Xie Yu's forehead, and whispered: "Has it started again? Is it uncomfortable?"

He was shaking violently, but his voice was so gentle, and his wiping movements were very careful. The feeling of the hot towel touching his skin was also very comfortable. Xie Yu squinted his eyes slightly, confused, and wanted to ask: "What started again?"

But he couldn't say anything, and Chen Ci didn't wait for Xie Yu to answer, forcing a smile. He didn't smile often, and when his eyebrows were raised, he looked empty and decadent, which matched his noble and gentle face and was particularly attractive. People wanted to hug him and love him, but also wanted to suppress him and humiliate him.

Shen Ci said softly: “In the second drawer on your right, I have prepared something.”

Xie Yu: “……?”

What are you preparing?

Shen Ci held his hand, gently placed it on the drawer handle, and then led him in. Shen Ci's fingertips were still trembling, but he held his hand tightly, but his movements were unquestionably firm.

Xie Yu paused slightly, then reached in and touched a long box at the bottom of the drawer. It was made of leather with sharp edges and corners. There were complicated hollow carvings on the box and a protruding logo in the center. Xie Yu didn't recognize it, but based on the packaging alone, he could guess that it was not cheap.

This drawer is seldom used, and he never knew there was anything in it.

Xie Yu was puzzled and didn't understand why Chen Ci hid something here. He wanted to make a joke and ask if it was a Valentine's Day gift or a token of love, but he saw Chen Ci suddenly turned his back to him and reached out to unbutton his windbreaker.

He was still shaking, but his hands were steady as he unbuttoned his shirt from top to bottom.

Then, he gently pushed back, and the coat fell off, followed by the vest and tie. Several pieces of clothing fell to the ground, but Shen Ci had no intention of stopping. He lowered his eyebrows and placed his fingers on the shirt buttons.

Then he peeled himself out of the shirt one by one.

The shirt also fell to the ground.

A smooth back appeared in front of Xie Yu, the skin was as soft as the cold glaze of white porcelain, the shoulder blades on both sides were shaped like butterflies, the lines of the shoulders and back were retracted at the waist and then tucked into the pants, there were even two shallow dimples on the waist, this curve alone was enough to make people fall in love with him.

Xie Yu was stunned for a moment, even his headache didn’t hurt as much anymore.

Without the sleeves covering his hands, Xie Yu could clearly see his hands clenched into fists, his nails digging into his palms with such force that it was almost enough to make them bleed.

Shen Ci tilted his head to look at him and smiled faintly. It was hard to tell whether his expression was relief or nervousness, but in the end, he just pushed aside her hair, revealing a section of her beautiful neck.

Shen Ci said softly: “Come on.”

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