Chapter 61 Conquest, Obedience, Be Careful Next Time - "This counts as being kept..."
Even though he already knew and acknowledged the existence of such an extraordinary thing as the "key," Hara Mihoshi remained a staunch materialist.
The most prominent characteristic of materialists is that they believe that everything, including the mind and consciousness, is the result of the interaction of matter.
So once he realized that "Yuan Jianxing seems to have a little bit of a crush on Fu Ze," many things made sense.
Because he seems to have a slight liking for Fu Ze, he risked exposure by borrowing various resources to save people at the last minute.
Because she seemed to have a slight liking for Fu Ze, she subconsciously made room for him in the senior citizen tour group on the tram.
It is reasonable and logical.
But when exactly did this inappropriate feeling begin?
It must have been before the cruise ship incident, otherwise, the line "I betrayed my interests to love you," which is similar to what Fu Ze usually says when he's talking nonsense, wouldn't have moved Yuan Jianxing so much.
It must have been before the investigation at the furniture store, otherwise Yuan Jianxing would never have subconsciously selected that bottle of ginger soda in front of the vending machine.
However, if the timeframe is set to such an extreme, the actual time the two people spend together is actually quite short.
So brief that there's a word that can perfectly describe this situation—
love at first sight.
Love at first sight?
Hara Miki didn't quite agree with this.
He admitted that Fu Ze was actually quite good-looking, but he only had a very simple tourist-like appreciation attitude towards it; once he saw it, he saw it.
He wasn't a playboy like Mu Wangzhuo who would fall for a woman at first sight.
But then again, before they officially met Fu Ze, they seemed to have already had quite a complicated history.
Before anything happened, Fu Ze's resume was delivered to him, which is why Yuan Jianxing was able to determine so quickly who the real murderer was.
After the demotion was publicly announced, Fu Ze voluntarily refused the opportunity to remain infiltrated among the executives, choosing instead to follow his own executive, whose official status had plummeted.
From Hara Mikihoshi's perspective, there is another crucial point that is unknown to others:
By killing Wan Chuanqiu, Fu Ze deprived Yuan Jianxing of the opportunity to correct the only stain on his executive career.
So when Fu Ze stood in front of Yuan Jianxing's car with his suitcase, Yuan Jianxing didn't see a tall, handsome man, but rather a complex mix of emotions including "testing," "provocation," "declaration of war," "choice," and "trust."
Faced with such a being, any man would feel a strong desire to conquer.
Conquest often implies desire, and desire is, most of the time, equivalent to... liking.
In conclusion, this cannot be considered love at first sight.
Regardless of how extraordinary the origins of this unusual relationship may have been, it has grown and expanded through various events to become what it is today.
Yuan Jianxing had no choice but to accept it.
Having sealed away the completely closed-loop logic, Yuan Jianxing sat up halfway.
Fu Ze, who was lying on top of him, slid off with his movement and returned to the quilt.
After a night of close contact, Fu Ze's body temperature finally returned to a relatively normal level, and naturally there was no longer any reason for him to cling to a heat source.
The "heat source" felt both fortunate and disappointed.
Yuan Jianxing straightened Fu Ze, who had become crooked and distorted from trying to turn off the alarm clock, and rolled off the bed.
After a quick wash, he began the final stages of the project.
He forged Fu Ze's business trip application in the OA system, found his old phone, and left a message on the hotel's notepad saying "Message me when you wake up."
Finally, after gently closing the door, flip the "Please Clean Immediately" sign outside the door to "Do Not Disturb".
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The following day, Hara Kensei checked his phone messages every few minutes.
This frequency has become so high that it has attracted the collective attention of colleagues in City L.
Since taking office, he has completed three major tasks in a short period of time: "restaurant explosion", "finding Du Yang" and "seizing contraband". The attitude of the L City executive towards this former V City chief has changed from "keeping a respectful distance" to "big boss, noob, no fun".
So even if they had doubts, no one dared to ask.
It wasn't until almost the end of the workday that Yuan Jianxing received the long-awaited message.
Fu Ze: I'm awake.
Instantly, his nerves, which had been tense all day, finally relaxed.
The thought of him worrying on this side while sleeping soundly on the other filled him with a competitive spirit, and he forcefully replied with three words on his phone:
Yuan Jianxing: He can sleep quite a lot.
Yuan Jianxing paused slightly upon seeing the three words displayed on his phone.
Why did I say that?
Will the other person be angry?
But withdrawing it would seem like I'm being a bit dramatic.
After much thought, Yuan Jianxing decided to try to divert the other person's attention.
Hara Miki: Are you hungry? What do you want to eat?
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When they met again, Fu Ze and Yuan Jianxing had both undergone significant changes in their mindset, though they didn't show it.
Until Fu Ze asked, "Fu Ze can't be on 'long business trips' all the time, can he?"
Although he knew that what was coming would eventually come, when he actually faced the problem, Yuan Jianxing suddenly felt that the whole world had lost its color and turned into a state of outline.
Only he and Fu Ze retained their color and dynamism.
Out of personal habit, Yuan Jianxing chose to ask Fu Ze's thoughts first: "Do you want to come back?"
Although it was a question, he had not prepared a second answer.
No matter how Fu Ze answers, the other party will only get one result.
Just as Yuan Jianxing was on high alert, ready to correct Fu Ze's misconceptions at any moment, the other party said, "It's as if I can come back."
...
All the burdens in her heart crumbled, and before she completely rolled to the ground and vanished into thin air, she patted Yuan Jianxing's shoulder mockingly.
"If you want to."
Yuan Jianxing heard himself say that.
Seemingly dissatisfied that his thorough preparations had ultimately prove useless, he actually sat down and, taking advantage of the situation, launched into a long-winded monologue, ultimately concluding with—
“You should actually be an executive outsider. This would not only give you a lot of freedom, but the results-oriented judgment criteria would also suit you better.”
—On such a suggestive conclusion.
After saying that, Yuan Jianxing held his breath.
Will Fu Ze accept my suggestion?
What if he doesn't accept?
How could he dare not accept it!
What if, by any chance, he really doesn't accept? What can I do to keep him?
Just as Yuan Jianxing felt a stiffness in the back of his head, he finally received an answer.
Fu Ze's leisurely voice rang out as usual.
"I never expected that my superior would know me so well."
Why does it feel like he's given up on some idea?
"You're still so considerate of me."
It also seemed as if they had strengthened their resolve in some way.
"Then I shall respectfully comply."
Finally, he revealed a serene and composed smile that Yuan Jianxing had never seen before, and the colors of the sky spread and permeated the entire world.
"But even if we take a step back, you saved my life, so you can do whatever you want with me."
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Once the most important consensus was reached, the subsequent discussions were pretty much a foregone conclusion.
“According to records, the rhinoceros horn and badger teeth have already gone to the border. You can move freely in L City at least until they return,” Yuan Jianxing said, looking at Fu Ze, who was busy making a fuss.
"And what happened after they came back?" Fu Ze asked, taking a moment out of his busy schedule.
"Then follow orders and act as an unexpected 'variable' when necessary to influence the battlefield." Yuan Jianxing spoke frankly at first, then immediately added, "But I promise, this will be the last time."
Fu Ze didn't say anything, just nodded: "Since you've thought of everything, then I'll listen to you."
Seeing that Fu Ze had changed his personality and become so understanding, Yuan Jianxing felt a little uncomfortable for a moment.
But it seems to feel pretty good?
"On another note, if you're going to put on an act, you have to go all the way." As he spoke, Yuan Jianxing pushed a card in front of Fu Ze. "You can use this card for now. The other identification documents should arrive in the next couple of days."
Fu Ze glanced at it and found that the bank card was a supplementary card.
Who has the master card? It's so hard to guess.
He picked up the card, then dangled it between two fingers and asked, "Does this count as being kept?"
Yuan Jianxing was caught off guard by Fu Ze's abrupt and dramatic definition of their relationship, and after a long pause, he managed to squeeze out, "I don't recommend interpreting it that way."
Fu Ze almost burst out laughing.
What does "It's not recommended to interpret it this way?" mean? Is this statement equivalent to "It's okay to interpret it this way?"
Then he'll have an excuse to make a fuss.
“Since it’s a sugar daddy arrangement…” Fu Ze specially changed to a half-fork, half-spoon utensil, scooped up a perfectly proportioned bowl of rice and vegetables, and presented it to Yuan Jianxing.
"Then, sir, please have a meal."
Hara Mihoshi: ...
Okay, that familiar feeling is back.
I wasted my time worrying that this person would get hurt.
As the spoon drew closer, Yuan Jianxing instinctively turned his head to avoid it.
However, at that moment, another image flashed into his mind—
In the car, Fu Ze first asked with a smile and great sincerity, "Brother Xing, do you prefer coffee or soda?" Then he took the soda he wanted.
Do you think everything will go your way?
Thinking of this, Yuan Jianxing stopped dodging and even took the initiative to go forward and put the spoon in his mouth.
Yuan Jianxing's actions were truly beyond Fu Ze's expectations, startling him so much that he stopped in his tracks. He only reacted after feeling a slight force, similar to being pushed out by a tongue, from the spoon in his hand and withdrew his hand.
"It's a bit cold," the investor commented sharply after swallowing. "Be careful next time."
Fu Ze: ?
Who was it that went on and on with all that criticism and argumentation, only to end up making the food cold?
Slowly moving the spoon that had been bitten by Yuan Jianxing's teeth, Fu Ze tried to turn the tables: "This is my first time being kept by a sugar daddy, I don't have much experience, can you teach me?"
Yuan Jianxing: "Sure. I happen to have a couple of days off these days."
Fu Ze: ...
It seemed like he was experiencing for the first time what it meant to say something disastrous.
Shouldn't you have said something like, "Just to be on the safe side, don't wander around during this time, especially don't appear near the adjudication board or near me"?
Could it be that something happened while he was unconscious, and that Yuan Jianxing consulted with someone before changing his strategy?
In short, why has his attitude towards me changed so much?
I have a bad feeling about this.
Despite his inner doubts, Fu Ze remained completely composed on the surface, playfully replying, "Of course, of course."
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Author's note: Yay! This is my favorite date part! [Milk tea emoji]
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