Chapter 26
26
Gao Bochong left the company early and went home to change his clothes.
You can't wear a suit and tie to watch a football game.
Gao Bochong studied in high school in the UK and often flew to the United States to watch NBA games. Later, after he started working, he no longer had the leisure time to do so.
He was sitting in the car and still wondering which team Wang Zhi supported.
As he was getting off the car, his assistant suddenly brought him a bunch of flowers. Gao Bochong glanced at him, and the assistant explained, "When you bought your tickets, the team owner knew you were going, so he specially arranged a halftime flower-laying session so you can go on the court and take photos with your favorite players."
If it were before, the assistant would have definitely refused such a thing directly.
Are you kidding me? How could the boss go and give flowers to others? If he likes a player, why not just buy him?
But the boss has changed now... Not only does he watch the game, but he also leaves home early and changes his clothes.
It's so scary, it's like being in love!
So the assistant not only accepted the team owner's goodwill, but also specially selected a bouquet of flowers in advance.
Sure enough, after hearing what his assistant said, Gao Bochong did not refuse immediately. After pondering for a moment, he tacitly agreed.
The assistant said, "Then I'll put the flowers in the car..."
"Give it to me." Gao Bochong took it with a calm tone, as if he was just saying it casually, "I'll take it directly."
…
Boss, did you hear that clearly? The flowers are for the players. Take them up now. Who are you going to give them to?
The assistant wisely didn't say anything and handed the flowers to Gao Bochong.
The bouquet was so huge that when the assistant held it, it almost covered most of his upper body. But when held in Gao Bochong's broad arms, it was just the right size.
Although Gao Bochong's facial expression did not change, his assistant had been with him for many years and could naturally tell that he was in a good mood and looked very friendly.
It turns out that the boss always had a stern face because he had never been in a relationship.
The assistant thought to himself.
I hope the boss lady and the boss can stay together for a long time. That way, the workers can have a much easier time.
With good wishes in mind, the assistant watched Gao Bochong go upstairs, and then retired with accomplishment. For once, he went home early from get off work.
Gao Bochong held the flowers and smelled the faint fragrance, and he was in a really good mood.
He attributed this emotion to the game. He hadn't watched it in years, and now he was revisiting it with a rare gusto, which reminded him of his youth. However, back then, he mostly kept to himself, burdened by a heavy workload, and his classmates were only casual acquaintances. Every summer, watching a game was a rare moment of relaxation for him.
Now, there was one more person going to watch the game with him.
In the future, they will be a family.
Thinking of this, Gao Bochong's mood was no longer as depressed as before, because he realized that becoming a family meant that Wang Zhi would be forever bound to the Gao family.
This is an exclusive relationship.
Wang Zhi belongs to the Gao family, not to any other man.
Gao Bochong subconsciously ignored Gao Fengming's existence and took the elevator to the floor where Wang Zhi was.
Wang Zhi is in the piano room. It seems that the role he is about to play requires him to be able to play the piano.
Although the first impression of Wang Zhi is that he is a gold digger who relies on his beauty to get close to men, the hard work and concentration he shows on many occasions prove that he does not just want to rely on others to get ahead.
A money-worshiping man often chooses to rely on his own efforts to get what he wants.
Very contradictory.
It makes people want to peel off his disguise layer by layer and see what he is thinking.
Or, strip him of his clothes.
…
I was thinking about this kind of thing again. It was too inappropriate and disrespectful for their current relationship.
It's too... blasphemous.
Even if he had done so before.
But since Gao Bochong has defined their relationship as that of an elder brother and his sister-in-law, he will no longer indulge himself.
Wang Zhi likes Gao Fengming, who is his younger brother and it is also Wang Zhi's own choice.
A gentleman does not take away other people's good things. In public and private, he should abide by his own status.
In the long corridor, there was a faint sound of piano, melodious and graceful. Gao Bochong listened attentively, and he didn't expect that Wang Zhi could play the piano so well.
But since he is so handsome, it is natural that he is good at playing the piano.
The piano room door at the end of the corridor wasn't completely closed, leaving a tiny crack. Golden-red sunlight and piano music streamed out through the crack, filling the entire corridor like honey. Gao Bochong heard a man's voice say very gently, "You're very talented."
This is not Wang Zhi's voice.
Gao Bochong frowned, not expecting there was someone else in the piano room.
But…but this was normal. Since Wang Zhi had said he wanted to practice piano, the company would definitely arrange for someone to tutor him. Gao Bochong, however, felt that the piano teacher's voice sounded familiar.
"My music teacher also said that I have long fingers and am suitable for playing the piano."
Wang Zhi spoke in a cheerful tone and seemed very relaxed.
It seems that he gets along well with this piano teacher. Gao Bochong wondered, with so many professional teachers in the company, why not send a female teacher?
But this idea is too unprofessional and overly emotional.
Gao Bochong suppressed this thought with all his strength. He heard the piano teacher smile and say, "Your musical sense is not bad. Would you like to play another piece?"
Wang Zhi agreed, and the sound of the piano began again.
For some unknown reason, Gao Bochong did not push the door open immediately. Instead, he took a step forward and slowly stood in front of the door.
The piano room was very large. Outside the entire floor-to-ceiling window, clouds and mist were flowing. In the middle of the empty room, there was a grand piano. Wang Zhi was sitting in front of the piano, and the piano teacher was standing behind him, gazing at him with a smile.
Wang Zhi's playing was not very proficient, and the sound was a little intermittent. The piano teacher suddenly leaned over and put his hand on the back of Wang Zhi's hand. From Gao Bocong's perspective, their fingers were fitting together perfectly, almost completely integrated.
"This is the wrong play."
Gao Bochong heard the piano teacher say with a smile.
As for Wang Zhi, he would freeze if he accidentally touched his fingers, and when he was fastening his seat belt, he would wish he could bounce away. He always kept a safe distance from him.
But he also responded with a smile: "I am so stupid, how could I play it wrong again."
Wang Zhi's voice was soft, coquettish, and without any ill will.
The tone of voice was exactly the same as when I was chatting with him on the phone.
The sound of the piano gradually became charming and graceful, and the two played the same song in perfect harmony.
Wang Zhi smiled and raised her head to look at the man in front of her. The setting sun outlined a shimmering shadow on his snow-white cheek. He had beautiful eyebrows and his dark eyes were affectionate and deep. When he looked at people, his feelings were as strong as deep love, without a trace of haze.
In the golden light, the two figures overlapped.
Gao Bochong stood there, his eyes becoming increasingly cold.
He recognized it.
Wang Zhi’s piano teacher turned out to be Jiang Xubai.
He held the flowers in his hand too tightly, and one of them could not bear the weight and fell to the ground from his fingertips. The slight sound slipped into Gao Bochong's ears, but it was as harsh as thunder.
He misunderstood.
There is no such thing as not taking away other people's good things.
Maybe Wang Zhi really likes Gao Fengming, but this does not affect his entanglement with another man at the same time.
Why do I think that a gold digger will stop if he is sincere to you?
The soap served in front of the sink, and the tacit and ambiguous four-hand piano duet in front of the piano.
Does he like Jiang Xubai?
Not necessarily. Maybe it's just a habit of attracting every man's attention to herself.
He used his beauty so easily that every man was obsessed with him.
Gao Bochong looked at Wang Zhi silently. He was wearing a simple white T-shirt and a simple platinum chain hung around his neck. The chain was long and thin, hanging in the middle of his collarbone. The sunlight shone through the small and delicate indentation, revealing his waist wrapped in fabric. It was so thin that it could be pinched with one hand.
Only one thought came to Gao Bochong's mind.
Since Wang Zhi can seduce and tease two men at the same time.
Why isn't the second man himself?
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Wang Zhi didn't expect that he would meet Jiang Xubai in Dingyu.
Gao Fengming actually agreed to Jiang Xubai coming to Dingyu?
Wouldn’t he go crazy just by seeing Jiang Xubai’s poster?
Wang Zhi thought about it for a moment and didn't plan to go up to say hello. But Jiang Xubai saw him and took the initiative to come over to chat with him. Wang Zhi then learned that Ding Yu had given full authority to plan and arrange Jiang Xubai's piano tour after returning to China.
Jiang Xubai even joked, "We can be considered brothers from the same school."
Wang Zhi quite liked Jiang Xubai. He always saw a familiar shadow in him, like a teacher who had taken care of him in the past. So when Jiang Xubai knew that he had to practice the piano for a role and offered to give him some guidance, Wang Zhi did not refuse.
Sure enough, people with this kind of temperament are very kind.
Under Jiang Xubai's guidance, Wang Zhi felt that his piano skills had improved a lot. Although he felt a little embarrassed when Jiang Xubai put his hand on his, he still maintained his concentration.
When the song was over, Jiang Xubai had already stood up and quickly pulled his fingers away from Wang Zhi's hand, bringing the distance back to a safe level. This made Wang Zhi's embarrassment seem a bit too suspicious.
…
I must have been infected by Gao Bochong.
How is it possible that every man has bad intentions towards me?
Wang Zhi was reflecting on himself three times a day when Jiang Xubai suddenly asked, "I know a good Italian restaurant. Do you want to go try it together tonight?"
He is worthy of being the man Gao Fengming likes.
The two people chose the same restaurant, both of them love foreign cuisine.
Wang Zhi said politely, "Excuse me, Mr. Jiang, I have an appointment to watch a football game tonight."
Jiang Xubai didn't force it, as if it was just a casual remark: "Forget it then. I just returned to China, and besides you, I don't have any friends anymore."
Wang Zhi quickly said, "Then let's make an appointment next time."
"Okay." Jiang Xubai finally smiled. "Add WeChat?"
The two exchanged WeChat accounts. When Wang Zhi was about to go out, he stepped on something. He looked down and saw a fallen rose.
Wang Zhi asked curiously, "Where did the rose come from?"
After going out, Jiang Xubai put on his sunglasses again. Hearing this, he leaned over, picked up the rose, and seemed to be thinking about something.
This is an Austin rose, grown in England and commanding a high price.
Who would leave such a rose here?
Wang Zhi was still sighing: "What a beautiful flower, it's a pity that I stepped on it. I don't know if it hurts."
He is very cute.
Jiang Xubai smiled and said gently, "I have a manor in England where I also grow roses. I'll take you to see it when I have the chance."
That must be very expensive—
He said the manor.
Wang Zhi now understood why Gao Fengming liked Jiang Xubai.
He likes rich people too!
Wang Zhi said subtly, "Yes, the flowers that Mr. Jiang grows must be very beautiful."
Jiang Xubai said, "Isn't this name a bit too unfamiliar?"
Wang Zhi laughed: "Then I'll call you Teacher Jiang?"
His smile was sweet, more fragrant than the rose in his hand.
Jiang Xubai's mind shifted slightly, and just as Wang Zhi was about to speak, he suddenly stopped. Jiang Xubai followed his gaze and saw Gao Bochong standing in front of the gate. Behind him was a Rolls-Royce Phantom, its piano-lacquer finish gleaming brightly, and the golden statue of a flying goddess on the front was spotless.
In the vast and majestic urban forest, he stood tall, with light falling from behind him, his face half hidden in the shadow, and the look in his eyes was frighteningly cold.
Jiang Xubai subconsciously stopped, but it was only for a moment before Gao Bochong turned his gaze away, as Wang Zhi had already rushed past him impatiently: "Boss Gao, why are you here?"
Gao Bochong smiled and said gently, "Ning Quanwu is working overtime today, so let me accompany you to watch the game."
Wang Zhi exclaimed, "Brother Ning works so hard."
Think about it, it's not right.
Isn’t Boss Ning Quanwu Gao Bochong?
As expected, capitalists exploit everyone, even their friends.
Wang Zhi didn't suspect anything and said embarrassedly, "Actually, I can go and see it by myself. I'd really appreciate it if you could accompany me, Mr. Gao."
Gao Bochong smiled, then suddenly raised his hand and tidied up his messy hair in a very affectionate manner. Wang Zhi was startled and was about to step back, but Gao Bochong grabbed his wrist and pulled him back: "Be careful."
A delivery man passed by on a bicycle. Although he was still some distance away from Wang Zhi, Wang Zhi still stood still obediently.
Only then did Gao Bochong look at Jiang Xubai.
The malicious and cold gaze just now seemed like an illusion. Although Gao Bochong's expression was not warm, he still said politely, "Mr. Jiang, we meet again."
Jiang Xubai's emotions were hidden behind his sunglasses, but he smiled and said, "Boss Gao, I am now a member of your company."
"Really?" Gao Bochong said calmly, "This is a wise choice."
From the tone to the expression to the words spoken, everything was calm and composed, and there was nothing wrong with it.
But Jiang Xubai has had poor eyesight since childhood, which makes him particularly sensitive to changes in other people's attitudes towards him.
Gao Bochong is... hostile to me?
Jiang Xubai didn't think it was an illusion, but he just couldn't find the source of this hostility.
Gao Bochong in front of him had already turned his face away, no longer looking at him. He placed his hand lightly on Wang Zhi's lower back and gestured to him, "Get in the car."
His hand clearly did not touch Wang Zhi, but was just holding it there, but Wang Zhi seemed to be able to feel the warmth of his fingertips.
Wang Zhi felt a little unnatural.
Why is Gao Bo Chong touching him all the time today?
...although I didn't encounter it.
Wang Zhi got into the car and wanted to say goodbye to Jiang Xubai outside the car, but Gao Bochong had already gotten in.
His sight was completely filled with Gao Bochong, so Wang Zhi quickly made room to the side and missed the opportunity to talk to Jiang Xubai.
The car door closed, and the interior became an enclosed space, so quiet that even breathing could be heard.
Wang Zhi silently folded his arms, feeling a little awkward. He wanted to say something, but inexplicably didn't dare to speak. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a bouquet of flowers on the passenger seat. Wang Zhi finally found a topic to talk about: "Mr. Gao, did you buy these flowers?"
Gao Bochong said "hmm": "Do you like it?"
"I like it. It's very beautiful." Wang Zhi said, "I just picked up a flower at the door of the piano room. It looks similar to your bouquet. If you don't know, you might think it fell out of this bouquet."
Gao Bochong did not answer, but just looked at Wang Zhi quietly.
The car drove into the tunnel. In an instant, time went by. Countless chaotic shadows passed across Gao Bochong's face and finally settled in his cold and sinister eyes. That gaze was too heavy. When it fell, it made Wang Zhi feel a little creepy for a moment, as if some giant beast that had been hiding for a long time had finally decided to break through its disguise.
Wang Zhi felt inexplicably timid. He leaned back, his back pressed against the seat. Unable to avoid it, he could only whisper to Gao Bochong, "...Mr. Gao?"
The lights in the tunnel suddenly brightened, and the shadows faded. Gao Bochong smiled and said, "What a coincidence! I was planning on having you give flowers to your favorite player during halftime. Since you like him, why don't you stay?"
Gao Bochong rarely changed out of his suit today. He wore a light gray knitted cashmere vest over a white short-sleeved polo shirt, and gray trousers of the same color. He looked casual and handsome, and everyone saw him with a bright look. Now his smile makes people feel like they are in the spring breeze.
But the cold and icy touch still lingered on Wang Zhi's body, and even his tailbone seemed to be numb. Wang Zhi did not dare to move and forced a smile: "Since it has been arranged to present flowers, I don't want them..."
Gao Bochong didn't force it and was even more polite than before: "This bouquet isn't good enough. I'll give you something better next time."
Isn’t this good enough?
Wang Zhi looked at the flowers that looked expensive at first glance and didn't quite understand what Gao Bochong considered "good".
The requirements are very strict...
Wang Zhi lowered his head silently, not daring to play with his phone, and could only stare at his toes in a daze.
Brother Ning is really something. It would be fine if he couldn’t come, but why did he ask Gao Bo Chong to accompany him?
The pressure is so great qwq
Gao Bochong next to him suddenly said, "Do you like basketball?"
Wang Zhi quickly replied, "Not particularly. I'm not very good at sports, I just watch for fun."
Gao Bochong said, "I often went to watch basketball games when I was in high school. Next year, I'll take you to see the NBA Finals."
He suddenly stretched the timeline to next year, but the span was too long, and Wang Zhi felt it was unreal.
He was not sure whether his relationship with Gao Fengming could last until next year.
But Wang Zhi was very supportive and said, "Okay, I haven't been to the United States yet, and I don't know if it will be easy to get a visa."
Wang Zhi regretted what he said.
How could Gao Bochong know whether the visa would be approved?
There is no way he would be rejected!
Gao Bochong said, "When the time comes, I will accompany you to the embassy."
Wang Zhi was stunned and stammered a little: "That...that's too much trouble for you."
Gao Bochong simply said, "There's still some time."
He was in such good shape that it was almost unbelievable. Wang Zhi always felt like he was dreaming. Even when he sat on the field, he was still a little dazed.
Gao Bochong next to him suddenly handed him something. After Wang Zhi took it unconsciously, he sank down. Wang Zhi came to his senses and grabbed it tightly. He was surprised to find that it was a bag of cheering peripherals.
Mascot dolls, bracelets, jerseys, hats and cheering sticks.
Everyone from both teams is inside.
Wang Zhi was surprised and asked, "Is it for me?"
Gao Bochong said, "I didn't know which team you liked, so I bought them all."
Wang Zhi was actually not interested in these things. If Ning Quanwu had not suggested that he come and watch, he would never have bought a ticket.
Wang Zhi said hypocritically, "You've already bought the tickets. It's not good to spend your money on these things, right?"
Gao Bochong ignored him and asked him, "Would you like a drink?"
"..." Wang Zhi's train of thought was interrupted, and he said honestly, "...Drink."
Gao Bochong stood up again and went to buy drinks. Wang Zhi was holding a large bag of souvenirs. From the corner of his eye, he saw that many people were wearing bracelets on their wrists, but very few were holding dolls.
Wang Zhi took out a doll, flipped through the label, and widened his eyes when he saw the price.
So expensive!
He secretly took a picture and took it to a second-hand website for image identification. Suddenly, he woke up from his sleepwalking state because he saw that the doll Gao Bochong bought was actually a limited edition and had been sold at an exorbitant price.
And now, these sky-high priced peripherals are piled up in the bag, with all kinds of styles and everything, and they all belong to him.
When Gao Bochong came back, he found that Wang Zhi was even more attentive to him. He stood up when he saw him, ran over and took the drink from him: "Mr. Gao, you have worked hard."
Gao Bochong didn't ask him what was wrong. He just sat down and said, "Don't call me Mr. Gao outside."
Wang Zhi was embarrassed and said shyly, "Okay, big brother."
He was very well behaved. Gao Bochong gave him an extra look. Wang Zhi gave Gao Bochong an elegant smile and drank his drink gracefully...
Wang Zhi lowered his head to confirm.
It feels a bit like beer, not sure, take another sip.
The drink was cool and sweet, with a strong orange flavor and abundant bubbles. Wang Zhiyi accidentally drank half of it. Still unsure, he asked Gao Bochong, "Brother, isn't this juice?"
Gao Bochong watched him drink half the glass in one breath and smiled slightly: "This is a special craft beer."
Oh, he remembered.
Wang Zhi just saw it when he was looking through the peripherals. Fruit juice craft beer is also a specialty of the team. It is limited and each person can get one cup.
Wang Zhi felt it was a bit of a waste as he had already drunk so much just now, so he drank the remaining half cup in small sips.
His lips were very red, and his lip petals were bright and plump, moistened by juice, wet and shiny. The tip of his small tongue flashed by, like a bright red and smooth little fish. If you pinched it with your fingers, your hands would be soaked with sticky Yue Er's saliva.
Gao Bochong handed over his cup. Wang Zhi blinked. Gao Bochong said, "Drink mine first. If you like, I'll take you to the celebration party after the game."
Wang Zhi was surprised: "Can we go to the celebration banquet?"
Gao Bochong smiled and said, "As long as you want to go, there is no place I can't take you."
What a domineering sentence.
Wang Zhi was shocked.
While he was stunned, Gao Bochong took away the empty beer glass and stuffed his own into his hand.
Wang Zhi felt embarrassed and pursed his lips reservedly. Fortunately, the game finally started. Wang Zhi held the cup and watched the game intently.
The match was intense, with two strong teams vying for the final spot in the quarterfinals. The cheers and encouragement were resounding, and Wang Zhi, caught up in the atmosphere, cheered enthusiastically, unknowingly downing another large beer. The two of them sat in the best seats, able to hear the coach laying out tactics for the players. Curious, Wang Zhi leaned over to see what was happening. Gao Bochong asked, "Have you decided who to give the flowers to?"
The flowers were placed next to the two of them——
Yes, Gao Bochong bought seats for four people, and the seats on both sides of the two people were empty.
There were actually VIP rooms here, but Gao Bochong hadn't chosen one for some reason. Wang Zhi felt somewhat relieved, because if they were alone in the room, he wouldn't have been able to cheer and scream so recklessly.
Wang Zhi suddenly had an idea and took the flowers and handed them to Gao Bochong: "I don't know any of these players well, so I'll just give them to you, big brother."
The flower has been open for a long time, but it is still fresh. Dewdrops roll on the petals and fall down, landing right on Gao Bochong's wrist.
A slight chill, amidst the boiling screams, was like a piece of light snow.
Wang Zhi's smile was bright. After drinking, the corners of his eyes were slightly red. When he stared at him, his figure was reflected in the dark bottom of his eyes.
It was difficult for Gao Bochong to describe what he was thinking at that moment, but his face did not show any emotion.
He simply said, "The flowers are for your favorite person on the field."
Wang Zhi said without hesitation: "Big brother is my favorite."
A heavy bag lay at my feet, filled with the weight of money.
So Wang Zhi said this very sincerely.
Gao Bochong looked at him for a long time, and seemed to smile, but the smile was very short and vague. The next moment, Gao Bochong took the flowers and said indifferently, "Thank you."
Wang Zhi felt relieved instead.
When Gao Bo Chong was nice to him, he felt uneasy. Now he is indifferent to him, and it seems like he has returned to his comfort zone.
…
It’s not that I like being abused, it’s just that Gao Bo Chong is too difficult to understand, and I can’t guess what he is thinking!
After the game, Gao Bo Chongzhen took Wang Zhi to the celebration party. Wang Zhi was surprised to find that the special craft beer was not only unlimited, but also had several more flavors. Each one was sweet, mixed with ice cubes and bubbles, and tasted extremely refreshing.
Gao Bochong was standing right next to him, watching Wang Zhi drink cup after cup coldly without reminding him that the alcohol content of this beer was not low.
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