Chapter 33
After a series of operations, Jiang Xiu's fingertips were trembling.
Afterwards, he called Mo Ye. When the call was connected, Jiang Xiu didn't say anything. He hadn't recovered from his previous nervousness.
"Hello? Xiuxiu baby." Mo Ye heard Jiang Xiu's rapid breathing on the other end of the phone and called him carefully.
Jiang Xiu explained the current situation to Mo Ye in one breath: "I asked him to break up, and he really didn't agree. I deleted him, and now I don't plan to use his account anymore."
"Holy crap." Mo Ye couldn't help but exclaim, "What a strong execution ability."
"Ye Zi, can you take me in recently? I don't want to live here anymore." Jiang Xiu couldn't help but stare at the door as he spoke, afraid of hearing any movement. "How about I pack my things now and come find you?"
"Don't!" Mo Ye stopped Jiang Xiu. "Principal Ji doesn't know you're his online crush. If you run away now, it'll arouse suspicion."
Mo Ye's words calmed Jiang Xiu down. After all, Xiu Xiu on the Internet proposed to break up, and Ji Linchuan quickly blocked and deleted her.
If he happened to run away at this time, given Ji Linchuan's suspicious personality, he might suspect him.
"You're right, I can't run away. I even have to get along with him like usual." Jiang Xiu thought about how they got along on weekdays and weekends, and felt a headache.
How come he is still such a greedy boy, running to Ji Linchuan's house for three meals a day?
Now it’s time to go to Ji Linchuan’s house for lunch.
However, Ji Linchuan was drunk yesterday and was broken up with when he woke up today, so he probably wouldn't be in the mood to buy groceries and cook.
The good thing is that this meal will definitely not be eaten.
The bad thing is that he has to pretend not to know and ask Ji Linchuan.
After finishing the chat with Mo Ye, Jiang Xiu, with the phone still in his hand, prepared himself mentally before calling Ji Linchuan.
"Hello." The person on the other end answered with a frighteningly low voice, sounding like he was in a very bad mood.
Jiang Xiu couldn't help but lower his voice: "You were very drunk yesterday, I just want to ask how you are doing now?"
Hearing the cautious tone of the person opposite him, Ji Linchuan almost laughed out of anger.
I really underestimated him. It's been less than half an hour since we broke up and deleted each other, and now I can pretend to contact him without any burden?
"Don't worry, you will have this meal, come over." Ji Linchuan certainly knew what Jiang Xiu's purpose was in making this call, but he refused to let him have his wish.
His original intention was to give Jiang Xiu some time to accept the offer, but he didn't expect the other party to directly reject him without considering him at all.
In that case, he would personally dismantle this option.
"Ah? You can still cook even in that state?" Jiang Xiu was really surprised by this answer. "Stop working."
"Okay, then let's go out to eat." Ji Linchuan answered decisively.
!
No, he didn't mean to go out to eat when he said that! Someone, please save him!
"I..." Jiang Xiu was interrupted by Ji Linchuan before he could open his mouth.
"I'll knock on your door in five minutes." Ji Linchuan hung up the phone right after he said that, without giving him a chance to refuse.
Normally, would Ji Linchuan dare to hang up his phone like this? Jiang Xiu's anger just rose, but when he thought about who Ji Linchuan was in a bad mood because of, his anger was blown out in an instant.
It's all because of him!
Why was he the one who had to bear the consequences of the breakup in the end?
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In the barbecue restaurant, Jiang Xiu and Ji Linchuan sat face to face.
Ji Linchuan looked at the person in front of him who looked listless, with two obvious dark circles on his fair face. It seemed that he had not slept well the night before.
I don't know how long I prepared myself mentally last night to be able to break up without hesitation in the morning.
Ji Linchuan felt angry, funny, and a little distressed.
The gaze from the opposite side was too strong, and it was hard not to notice when Ji Linchuan was staring at him like this. Jiang Xiu raised his head stealthily and glanced at Ji Linchuan guiltily. He had not dared to look him in the eye all the way.
In just one night, a dark blue stubble appeared on the other person's chin, and he rarely showed a different look from usual. Perhaps he was really hurt, and Jiang Xiu felt even more guilty.
"What do you want to eat?" Ji Linchuan had already withdrawn his gaze and clicked on the menu on his phone, "Come and take a look."
Jiang Xiu glanced at the position next to Ji Linchuan and shook his head subconsciously: "I don't care, just take your pick."
Ji Linchuan glanced at him without saying a word. He lowered his head and clicked a few times on his phone, then handed it over: "I ordered a few, do you want to see if you need anything else?"
Jiang Xiu took the phone and took a look. Ji Linchuan ordered all his favorite foods.
"Let's add a drink." Jiang Xiu clicked on the beverage bar and asked Ji Linchuan, "What do you want to drink?"
Ji Linchuan: "I want to drink."
"Ah?" Jiang Xiu was stunned. "You didn't drink enough last night?"
Ji Linchuan: "I'm in a bad mood today and want to drink."
Jiang Xiu paused. He deserved it for asking this question.
"There's sake here, would you like some?" In order to prevent Ji Linchuan from continuing to talk about why he was in a bad mood, Jiang Xiu quickly pointed at the menu and asked.
"No." Ji Linchuan refused without even looking at her, "Why don't you ask me why I'm in a bad mood?"
Jiang Xiu was stuck: "I...I..."
He didn't want to ask!!! Of course he knew why Ji Linchuan was in a bad mood, it was all because of him!
Too impulsive, still too impulsive this morning. If he had known he would face such an embarrassing moment, he should have endured for two days before breaking up.
But he was really scared last night. Enduring for a whole night was already his limit. He mustered up the courage to do so throughout the whole night.
"I think it's normal to be in a bad mood. I'm in a bad mood today too." Jiang Xiu changed the subject, raising his voice suddenly, "It's okay to be in a bad mood. Just eat and drink and you'll be fine!"
Ji Linchuan: "Since we are both in a bad mood, let's go to my house for a drink after dinner."
Jiang Xiu: “….”
Why did he bother to comfort Ji Linchuan so much? This time it was not just about having dinner with him.
"Can you help me..." Ji Linchuan just opened his mouth, and Jiang Xiu's mind started ringing alarm bells. He suddenly remembered what the other party said in the morning, and wanted to seek help from his childhood friend.
Jiang Xiu said in a panic: "Get the snacks? I...I'll go."
After saying that, he stood up and ran to the condiments table, as if something was chasing him.
Ji Linchuan: "......"
Jiang Xiu hesitated for a long time to get a small condiment. Seeing that the meat was almost served, he brought over two small plates.
"I don't know what dipping sauce you like, so I put some of everything in." Jiang Xiu placed one portion in front of Ji Linchuan and the remaining portion in front of himself. "There's also a fruit buffet. I'll go get some more."
After going back and forth several times, Jiang Xiu finally sat down until all the dishes were served.
Ji Linchuan glanced at Jiang Xiu with a half-smile and was about to speak.
"Let's grill the beef first." Jiang Xiu spoke first, then put two slices of meat into the baking tray.
He was very busy during this meal. In order to prevent Ji Linchuan from saying anything that he couldn't refuse, Jiang Xiu was busy grilling meat and talking without stopping for a moment.
During the process, Ji Linchuan tried to take over several times, but was rejected by Jiang Xiu.
How could he dare to let Ji Linchuan barbecue now? What if the scene reminded him of a broken heart while barbecue and he said he was heartbroken? What would he do then?
After a meal, he was exhausted.
After paying the bill, Ji Linchuan said calmly: "Shall we go back and have a drink now?"
"Right now?"
Ji Linchuan: "Well, now."
After a few seconds, Ji Linchuan asked: "You don't want to?"
Jiang Xiu, who had been feeling guilty today, didn't dare to say no: "I just think it's too early."
It was only two o'clock in the afternoon after eating barbecue. What kind of person would drink in the middle of the day?
Unexpectedly, Ji Linchuan nodded and agreed with Jiang Xiu's statement: "That makes sense. It's a good time to go see a movie."
They happened to be still in the mall, so they went straight to the top-floor cinema and bought two movie tickets.
Jiang Xiu was still a little dazed as he held the movie ticket in his hand.
What's going on?
Why is it that we just broke up in the morning, but it feels like we're on a date in the afternoon?
Of course, he was probably the only one who thought so, and Ji Linchuan didn't know who he was.
And Ji Linchuan definitely didn't look carefully when he bought it!
What he bought was a newly released gay movie!
But it was too late, Jiang Xiu could only pray that there would be more people in the theater so that they would not look so out of place.
Although their wish came true, the cinema was full of pairs of girls, and the two tall boys were still very conspicuous together.
After sitting down, Ji Linchuan put the popcorn he had just bought in the middle.
The movie started and the plot slowly progressed. Jiang Xiu couldn't help turning his head to look at the person next to him and grab a handful of popcorn while watching.
But soon he lost interest in observing Ji Linchuan's expression, because this movie was actually about childhood sweethearts. Jiang Xiu couldn't help but imagine himself as he watched, and then he felt a little scared.
On the big screen, the two male protagonists kissed and rolled into a ball, and shouts of "Wow" were heard in the cinema.
Jiang Xiu subconsciously reached for the popcorn, hoping the sweet taste would soothe his nerves. However, his fingertips touched another hand, and for a moment, Jiang Xiu forgot to pull his hand back.
This is the hand of the deep shark. This thought popped into Jiang Xiu's mind in an instant.
Suddenly thinking of the tension in the joints of the deep shark's palms when it danced, Jiang Xiu shook it for some unknown reason.
He had always wondered what it would feel like to hold Deep Shark's hand. The back of the hand had distinct joints and was a circle larger than his own. If he held it backward, it would probably wrap around his hand completely.
Wait! What is he thinking!
It is true that he did have such a fleeting thought when Deep Shark was dancing, but the person next to him at this moment was Ji Linchuan.
Jiang Xiu withdrew his hand stiffly, pretending nothing had happened.
Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Ji Linchuan turning his head to look at him. The male protagonists in the film were expressing their feelings to each other, and Jiang Xiu's fingers on his trouser legs were clasped together.
Suddenly, his hand was covered by a large and warm palm. Jiang Xiu opened his eyes wide and noticed a handful of popcorn in his palm.
It turned out that they were giving him popcorn. Jiang Xiu picked up a piece of popcorn and put it in his mouth. The sweetness filled his mouth, and the protagonist's "I love you" rang in his ears.
After the movie, on the way back, Jiang Xiu hesitated to speak: "What did you think of the movie?"
"Yes, it's very nice to watch. Their emotions are very touching."
Who asked about your relationship? What he wanted to know was whether you were comfortable with two men being intimate. But is it appropriate to bring up relationship issues now?
Jiang Xiu thought it was better not to say too much, in case Ji Linchuan said something earth-shattering again.
When Jiang Xiu arrived at his home, he was about to open the door when he was pulled away by a strong arm.
"Didn't you agree to drink with me?" Ji Linchuan's voice came from above his head, and Jiang Xiu's footsteps were led to another door.
When the door opened, Jiang Xiu froze in place. He raised his hand tremblingly and pointed at the skirt hanging on the wall of the living room. It was a skirt he had worn before.
The voice was trembling: "You...this..."
After hesitating for a long time without saying anything, Ji Linchuan glanced at him calmly and replied: "Is this skirt beautiful?
"It looks good." Jiang Xiu replied with a wooden face.
I was screaming in my heart: What’s wrong with Ji Linchuan?
Ji Linchuan: "My boyfriend has worn it."
Why are you still calling him/her partner? After breaking up, you should call him/her ex!
But Jiang Xiu didn't dare to say anything.
A strange silence spread in the room. Fortunately, Ji Linchuan didn't say anything else. Instead, he went to the wine cabinet to get some wine, leaving Jiang Xiu alone to face the skirt.
An unopened bottle of red wine and two wine glasses were placed on the bar.
Ji Linchuan opened the wine, sobered up for a while, and poured one third of the wine into the glass in front of Jiang Xiu.
"This is your portion for tonight." Ji Linchuan said, and then poured half of the wine into his glass.
The purple-red liquid swayed in the glass. Jiang Xiu snorted coldly, "Who are you looking down on? The alcohol content of the red wine isn't high!"
After drinking a glass, Jiang Xiu licked his lips.
It tastes pretty good too.
He poured himself another glass.
Ji Linchuan: "I'm drinking to drown my sorrows, what kind of wine are you drinking?"
Jiang Xiu took a sip and said, "I'm worried too."
"What are you worried about?" Ji Linchuan tilted his wine glass and clinked it with Jiang Xiu's, making a crisp sound.
Jiang Xiu raised his head and looked at the person in front of him with some resentment.
He was worried about how he could stay away from the person in front of him without being discovered.
He really didn't want to experience the critical hit of opening the door just now again.
Jiang Xiu didn't dare to say anything or ask anything, he just took another sip silently.
Music played softly, and the familiar song slowly flowed through the air around them. In the privacy of the room, unlike drinking with many people, Jiang Xiu gradually recalled the past.
"Do you remember when we were in our second year of high school, I took you out for a drink after school one day?" Maybe I was a little tipsy, and thinking about the movie I watched today, some scenes from the past flashed before my eyes.
Ji Linchuan's frown relaxed: "Of course, I'm impressed."
That was their first time drinking. Perhaps it was due to teenage curiosity, Jiang Xiu bought two cans of beer and dragged Ji Linchuan to the beach.
Their hometown is a coastal city, and the summer nights at the beach are very comfortable. Sitting on the beach, Jiang Xiu handed Ji Linchuan a can of beer, opened one for himself, and took a sip.
"Pah, it's so hard to drink." Jiang Xiu took a sip and stopped drinking. "I saw some people love drinking so much, and I thought it was so delicious."
Unexpectedly, Ji Linchuan didn't say anything. Not only did he finish the can in his hand, he also drank up the can in Jiang Xiu's hand.
Jiang Xiu: "You drank it all, and it scared me. I thought you liked it, but later I found out that you don't seem to like beer that much."
Just like now, this house has a small wine cabinet, but it is mostly filled with red wine and a few bottles of champagne.
Ji Linchuan gave him a meaningful look: "I didn't like drinking beer at that time."
Jiang Xiu raised his eyes, his gaze was a little blurry, and he seemed to be drunk. Ji Linchuan sighed.
After a while, I saw Jiang Xiu lying on the sofa, as if he had fallen asleep.
Ji Linchuan walked over, squatted beside the sofa, and scanned the person in front of him with his eyes.
Probably a little bit of alcohol would make the person in front of me blush, her fair skin would be stained with a layer of red, her lips were slightly open, stained by the red wine, with a layer of moist red.
He leaned over, leaned close to Jiang Xiu's ear, and whispered, "It's you I like."
After these words fell, the sleeping person did not react at all, not even his eyelashes fluttered. Ji Linchuan reached out, lifted up the long eyelashes with his fingertips, and then moved them down, poking Jiang Xiu's cheek.
"Heartless little thing, what should I do with you?"
"I'll give you a few more days. Don't let me down."
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