Heartache
But Qi Zui clutched his chest, looking up at the sky with a bitter expression, and said, "My hand doesn't hurt, but my heart does..."
After saying that, he wiped away his non-existent tears with his left hand.
"Ah Che, you actually betrayed me, you actually colluded with Liu Mo..." Qi Zui said, clutching his collar with heartache.
Wen Xubai: "...Qi Zui."
"Um?"
"It's such a shame you're not an actor..."
"Right? My mom used to say I had a talent for acting," Qi said proudly.
Wen Xubai: "·······"
When he heard the words "my mother," Wen Xubai was momentarily dazed, unsure whether Qi Zui was referring to Lin Xi or Ruan Qing.
Three years ago, facing a clueless Qi Zui, he would have had no doubt that the other was referring to "Lin Xi." But now, he was facing Wen Xuchi, who knew the whole truth and even realized Ruan Xing's conspiracy earlier than him. Even the name "Qi Zui" was a shackle Lin Xi had placed on him. Therefore, he truly didn't know who the other was talking about…
But after his initial surprise, Wen Xubai realized that the person in front of him was talking about Lin Xi. After all, Ruan Qing had left far too early; there simply hadn't been time to discuss such distant topics with his son…
Thinking of this, Wen Xubai's eyes dimmed somewhat.
Seeing his struggle, the man simply smiled, gently took his hand and stroked it, saying, "No matter what, she still raised me for eighteen years. Even though she did do many wrong things and committed many sins, she has already paid the price with her life."
"Now that things have come to this, the past is the past, and most of the people from that time are no longer here. I cannot forgive her on behalf of all the victims, including you, but I only have so much to say about my part... I no longer want to blame anyone."
The man's eyes were sincere and solemn, and his voice was firm and powerful, which stirred Wen Xubai's heart.
The two hadn't mentioned Lin Xi for a long time, because whether it was "Qi Zui's mother" three years ago, or "former adoptive mother" and "human trafficker" three years later, it was a very heavy topic for them, and they avoided it as much as possible.
Now, the fact that the two of them can stand so openly in public, discussing a topic they once tried so hard to avoid, shows that, at least for Qi Zui, he's willing to let go...
Wen Xubai lowered his eyes, his heart suddenly filled with complicated emotions. After a long while, he slowly said, "I will not forgive her."
"Yes, I know." Qi Zui held his slightly cool fingers in his arms to warm them, then looked up and looked at Wen Xubai seriously, saying, "But Qi Zui will always be Qi Zui."
The man's pupils were dark and bright, his eyes, like a vast ocean, were completely devoid of anything else, filled only with Wen Xubai's face.
Qi Zui is Qi Zui, and he will not be overshadowed by the name "Wen Xuchi." Similarly, his passionate and sincere love for the person before him will not be obscured. And this love, whether he is "Chen Che" or "Wen Xubai," remains constant and unwavering.
Wen Xubai clearly saw himself reflected in Qi Zui's pupils, his stray hairs ruffled by the breeze, his trench coat billowing in the wind, his usually indifferent gaze now stirred with emotion, like a single ocean current disturbing the calm surface of a lake, bringing even greater waves...
And this sole stirring of emotion came from the man before him…
As if by some strange twist of fate, Wen Xubai took a step forward.
From childhood to adulthood, anyone who approached him was either deliberately trying to curry favor with him out of ulterior motives and ambition, or intentionally making things difficult out of hostility and jealousy. Those eyes filled with desire and greed made him extremely uncomfortable, so he wanted everyone, regardless of who they were, to stay away from him…
Only this man before him, he wanted to get closer, even closer, until their breaths mingled, until their flesh and blood fused, until they were almost one, never to be separated again…
It wasn't until the rustling of voices reached his ears that Wen Xubai suddenly realized what was happening and quickly looked away. Their bodies, which had been so close they were almost touching, separated at that moment, and Wen Xubai's cheeks flushed instantly.
It was only then that he remembered that the two of them were still standing at the hospital entrance.
It was peak time for medical visits, and patients and their families passing by couldn't help but cast glances at the two attractive and affectionate people at the entrance. Even the nurses at the information desk couldn't help but whisper among themselves and gossip.
These two people had been standing there for a long time. From the beginning, they felt that the relationship between the two was definitely not ordinary. They were discussing whether they were brothers or friends when they were interrupted by a sudden voice.
"Help me sign this." The man handed over a document, his tall frame blocking the view of the group.
"Huh? Oh, oh, oh." The nurse, who had been grinning just moments before, immediately became serious. She took the diagnosis report, glanced at it from head to toe, and while signing it, couldn't help but look behind the man.
Another nurse, a bit bolder, spoke up directly, smiling, "Hey, Dr. Liu, you're in surgery, do you know those two patients outside?"
"I don't know her." Liu Mo glanced at the nurse indifferently and said, "A fracture should be treated in orthopedics, not surgery."
"Oh right..." The nurse scratched her head in frustration.
After taking the signed form, Liu Mo adjusted his glasses and reminded everyone, "A higher-up is coming to the hospital for an inspection today. Be mindful of your work performance, avoid distractions, and refrain from gossiping."
"Okay, I know." The two nurses pouted in unison.
After the figures that had obscured their view left, the two were suddenly shocked to realize that the two people who had been standing at the door were gone.
Meanwhile, Wen Xubai, his face contorted with rage, dragged Qi Zui into the parking lot, threw him into the car, and slammed the door shut.
"Hey, hey, watch your hands! The doctor said you can't lift heavy things!" Qi Zui was pushed so hard that he stumbled. His tall body was a little difficult to turn around in the cramped carriage. It took him a long time to sit back down.
Just then, Wen Xubai, his face flushed, climbed into the car from the other side. The first thing he did after closing the door was to pinch Qi Zui's face.
"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" Qi Zui lightly patted Wen Xubai's hand, complaining, "What did I do again?!"
Wen Xubai's face darkened. "Why didn't you remind me?"
"What?" Qi Zui was a little confused, only then realizing that Wen Xubai was angry because of what happened at the hospital entrance earlier.
Helpless, Qi Zui guiltily touched his nose and muttered, "I...I didn't...I didn't even realize it..."
No wonder, Wen Xubai is such a proud person, it's no wonder he would be angry to be surrounded by so many people at the hospital entrance, who would be commenting on him.
Qi Zui was indeed aware of this at the time, but unfortunately he was so engrossed in Wen Xubai's "gentle embrace" that he didn't bother to remind him and was even waiting for a sweet kiss from Wen Xubai.
Who knew he would realize it so quickly...?
Now, not only is the sweet kiss gone, but her cheeks are being pinched... Qi Zui is practically in tears.
Fortunately, Wen Xubai didn't really blame him. He just vented his anger a little and, realizing he was getting a bit emotional, immediately let go of him.
The fragrance in his nose quickly faded away, and in a moment of impulsiveness, Qi Zui grabbed Wen Xubai's hand, which was about to withdraw, and pulled it forcefully.
"What are you doing?" Before Wen Xubai could react, a warm sensation covered him. His bandaged hand instinctively went to protect his chest, colliding with the plaster cast on Qi Zui's chest with a "bang".
Wen Xubai immediately loosened his grip, letting Qi Zui hold the back of his head and deepen the kiss.
Only when he was having difficulty breathing did he push Qi Zui away, panting, "You pervert!!"
Qi licked his lips with satisfaction and said slyly, "Only a rogue like you."
Unable to bear it any longer, Wen Xubai raised his knee and kicked him back into the passenger seat. Just as he was about to give him an elbow strike, he heard an untimely sound.
"Gurgle~" came from Wen Xubai's stomach, a muffled sound with a hint of water. The sound wasn't loud, but it was extremely clear in the quiet carriage.
Wen Xubai: "·······"
Qi Zui: "..."
Realizing what that sound was, Wen Xubai's face turned even redder. He glared at Qi Zui, who was desperately trying to suppress his laughter, and then turned his head away without saying a word.
"Ahem." Qi Zui coughed lightly, raising his fist to his mouth, carefully observing Wen Xubai's expression, and then leaned over at the opportune moment to help both of them fasten their seat belts.
When he returned, Qi Zui deliberately lingered in front of Wen Xubai for a moment. Then, when Wen Xubai couldn't stand his intense gaze and turned to look at him, Qi Zui lightly pecked his lips, silencing all of Wen Xubai's words.
Then, under the other person's angry gaze, she put on a pitiful expression and said, "Ah Che, I'm hungry, let's go home..."
What Wen Xubai couldn't stand the most was Qi Zui's appearance.
He pursed his lips, pushed the person off him, straightened his messy hair and shirt, then gripped the steering wheel and was about to start the engine when Qi Zui said, "Wait a minute."
"What is it now?" Wen Xubai turned his head in confusion.
The next second, something cool covered his slender white wrist.
Wen Xubai was speechless for a moment.
Qi Zui neatly helped him put on the watch strap, then raised Wen Xubai's right hand and said with satisfaction, "Hmm, still as handsome as ever!"
Looking at the watch that he had once smashed to pieces, Wen Xubai suddenly felt a pang of sadness.
"You still kept it..." he couldn't help but say.
There are some minor cracks on the watch strap, and it feels a bit rough to the touch. These are "wounds" that have not been completely removed even after multiple repairs.
"Of course we have to keep it." Qi Zui raised an eyebrow and said, "Otherwise, what if you come back and blame me?"
From the very beginning, Qi Zui was certain that Wen Xubai couldn't bear to part with him, certain that... he would definitely come back.
“…Fool.” Wen Xubai couldn’t help but laugh and scold.
"Yes, silly girl, I love you," Qi Zui said with a smile.
Looking at the watch strap that was gleaming slightly, Wen Xubai stepped on the gas pedal.
As the car drove onto the road, Wen Xubai adjusted the navigation, preparing to head towards Qi Zui's house, but Qi Zui stopped him.
Wen Xubai: "? Aren't we going home?"
Qi smiled slyly: "It's going home, but not this home."
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