Chapter 46 Chapter 46 is not only a preference, but also a place of love...
【ByteBite】is Li Xiuming.
To be honest, I didn't realize his online name was in this style.
The three of them sat in the box, looking at each other.
It was Su Jinmian who broke the silence, pretending to be calm and smiling: "Hahaha, it's a small world!"
Li Xiuming nodded and looked at the menu. He still looked cold, but his voice was gentler than the last time he met Chi Ke in Australia: "How about mantis shrimp?"
Su Jinmian nodded wildly: "Yes, yes, I know you remember that I love seafood!"
Li Xiuming: "Salt-baked?"
Su Jinmian nudged him with his elbow and said with a smile, "Brother, you understand me!"
Chi Ke narrowed his eyes.
Leng Baiyao.
It's dangerous.
Things shouldn't get any more chaotic now.
Chi Ke took out his cell phone: "Do you mind if I call one more person?"
The person called by the employer is absolutely trustworthy.
Li Xiuming didn't mind his identity being exposed, and shook his head and said, "Mr. Chi, please do as you please."
Chi Ke decisively sent the location to the top contact on WeChat.
Twenty minutes later, half of their order arrived.
Ji Qian, who arrived late, pushed open the door: "Chi - why are you here too?"
Su Jinmian and Li Xiuming turned their heads together: "? Why is it you?"
Chi Ke tapped the empty seat next to him with his finger: "Come here."
"Oh, okay." Ji Qian was shocked but obedient. He closed the door and sat down. His eyes turned back and forth, and he asked blankly, "What's going on?"
"You recommended it." Chi Ke leaned back in his chair with his arms folded, and tapped Li Xiuming with his chin. "As far as I remember, you two weren't friends?"
"Yeah, I didn't push you... Wait, it can't be what I think, right?" Ji Qian widened his eyes, "Mr. Li, what's wrong with you?"
Li Xiuming calmly rinsed the dishes and said, "Don't look at me. I didn't mean to hide it. It's you who didn't ask."
Ji Qian: “.”
Ji Qian and Li Xiuming were not close friends.
This guy also returned to China last year. They had met several times in the United States at the end of the year before last. They had dinner together and attended exhibitions together. Apart from that, they occasionally chatted on WeChat. He was not as good as Leng Baiyao, who hung out with him every day.
But men’s friendship is very simple. If you get along well with each other, you can be considered friends. Although they don’t interact much, if they really encounter any problems, they can help each other.
They didn't know much about each other's private affairs. Ji Qian only knew that the other party was the unwelcome illegitimate son of the Li family, whose presence was no different from that of an invisible person. He studied computer science in college and later got an MBA.
Neither he nor Leng Baiyao knew how good Li Xiuming was. They didn't expect him to be so capable, and he was also Su Jinmian's senior.
Master Li is a man of hidden talents!
Ji Qian was not happy and crossed his arms like Chi Ke.
Chi Ke glanced sideways: "What's wrong?"
"Why do so many people have hidden identities?" Ji Qian frowned, "Why don't I have one?"
Su Jinmian couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Oh, Second Young Master Ji, you are so interesting."
Over there, Li Xiuming had already rinsed the bowls and chopsticks of the four people: "We can talk about our friendship later. Let's talk about Mr. Chi first. We can talk while eating. The dishes are all served now."
He actively expressed his desire to start eating, and Ji Qian and Chi Ke naturally cooperated.
Su Jinmian joked, "He gets very hungry if he doesn't eat. He loves to eat. When we were in school, he always approached me to have dinner with me."
Ji Qian laughed out loud, empathizing with him: "When we went out to get together, we always made appointments at restaurants. Leng Boyao and I were too lazy to look up guides, so he was the one who decided the location."
"Is that so?" Reminiscing about the student days is the fastest way to close the distance. Su Jinmian is an outgoing person and quickly became familiar with Ji Qian. She whispered, "So every time he invites me to dinner, I go. I rarely make mistakes. It's so worry-free."
The two were exchanging their experiences of eating, drinking and having fun, while Chi Ke and Li Xiuming beside them had already checked and confirmed what needed to be done.
"It's easy," Li Xiuming said, "Just let me know when you want to do it. It can be done in one day."
"Okay, I'll transfer the deposit to you in two days. Feel free to contact me if you need anything." After one of the to-do items was completed, Chi Ke's breath eased a little.
Looking down, I saw that the originally empty bowl was now filled with fish meat with the bones removed.
Ji Qian, who was chatting nonstop with Su Jinmian, did not stop his movements, and his hands were picking out the fish bones quickly and steadily.
Li Xiuming watched him snatch the best piece of fish and put it into Chi Ke's bowl. He looked back and forth between the two of them strangely: "Who are you..."
"Friend." Chi Ke answered first.
He was reluctant to disrupt the straight man's own rhythm, so he couldn't let others ruin it.
Li Xiuming was even more confused.
Is this a new type of friendship?
Maybe it’s because of different customs, he wouldn’t pick out fish bones for Su Jinmian sitting next to him.
The serious business was over, and the topic at the table was easily unified.
"Now you guys have exposed my past." Su Jinmian sighed sadly, "If I ask you not to tell Leng Boyao about my computer and online activities, would you agree?"
Chi Ke doesn’t matter, it mainly depends on Ji Qian.
For the sake of brotherhood, Ji Qian fought for Leng Baiyao: "Actually, he won't mind this."
"It's not a matter of minding." Su Jinmian was tired of eating, and took out a gourd plate from her pocket out of boredom. "Although we are getting married, we don't know each other at all. I have to leave myself some private space and a life-saving skill, right? If he knows everything, I will feel too insecure. Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle. He knows me inside out, but I know nothing about him. I won't even know if he kills me later."
Chi Ke and Li Xiuming nodded in agreement.
Li Xiuming: "Indeed, no matter how much trust you have, you can't be completely unreserved."
Chi Ke clinked glasses with him: "The trump card is in your own hand."
Ji Qian, who would open his heart without reservation as long as he recognized this person: "..."
Are you all so thoughtful?
Those who play with finance really have dirty hearts!
Ji Qian looked at Chi Ke with a bit of depression.
He knew that Chi Ke had not confessed many things to him.
As for personal and family matters, even though she trusted him to look into everything, she had no intention of telling him, simply relying on the fact that she didn't know how to do it and was unwilling to force him to answer.
Knowing it in your heart is one thing, but hearing Chi Ke say it himself is another.
My heart felt like it was stabbed by something, it was a little painful and a little stuffy, making me very anxious.
Chi Ke was very defensive and had a strong sense of propriety. In fact, Ji Qian could see that this man trusted him and was close to him enough.
But all the initiative of those intimate behaviors is in Chi Ke's hands. He can only accept it passively. If the other party is unhappy, he can withdraw at any time.
Ji Qian understood what Chi Ke did, but still felt sad.
He always felt like he was groping in a foggy rainforest, taking every step carefully.
Everyone has their own secrets and privacy, and he doesn't expect the other party to be completely unreserved.
Rather, he wanted to know more about this person, or at least have the possibility to ask questions and find out more, but the other party didn't even give him a chance to fight for it.
Chi Ke is too cunning.
Openly putting your temper and personality out in the open is basically telling others: This is who I am. If you can accept me, then I’ll be with you. If you can’t, then goodbye.
There is really nothing to ask and I can't find a place to stay nearby.
Ji Qian was spinning around in confusion.
A step back would mean a clean break, a step forward would mean crossing the line.
The former is absolutely unbearable, the latter...
The word "crossing the line" made him panic when he thought of it, and he didn't dare to delve into it any further.
Once some balances are broken, they can never be restored.
He didn't know what he would become after he figured it out. What if he became unlikable?
Ji Qian remembered that Leng Baiyao had told him before that Chi Ke must hate people who are unreasonable and ignorant.
During this period of time, he has been trying to restrain his uncontrolled dependence and desire to explore, but this level is already very difficult for him. If the possibility of "crossing the line" becomes a reality, he cannot guarantee that he can control it.
If Chi Ke feels uncomfortable, tired of playing, and feels that he is more comfortable being alone or with others, what will he do?
He would really go crazy.
Ji Qian's right hand was shaking a little and he couldn't hold the chopsticks anymore. He let his arm drop weakly to his side.
Chi Ke, who was chatting with Li Xiuming, glanced sideways and gently bit his back teeth.
The meal took a long time and the four of them talked a lot.
"Then we'll go first." Su Jinmian stood up, "Boss Chi, are you coming with us? We're in a business car, we'll give you a ride."
Ji Qian opened his mouth.
"Thank you, but no thanks." Chi Ke stood up to see him off, "I'll go with him later."
Su Jinmian raised an eyebrow at him playfully.
Chi Ke pretended not to see it, sent them away, then came back and locked the door.
Ji Qian was absentmindedly shaking the tea in the cup.
He walked up to him, and the man raised his head as if he had just noticed him: "Do you want to leave now or take a rest first?"
Chi Ke looked down at him: "What happened just now?"
Being so close and with something so obviously wrong, Ji Qian knew that he couldn't hide it from him, but he still played dumb and asked, "What's wrong?"
Chi Ke frowned and reached out to touch his face.
Ji Qian's heart was pounding and he subconsciously turned his head to avoid it.
Chi Ke's hand stopped in mid-air.
The air froze instantly.
Ji Qian came back to his senses, thinking that something was wrong, and offered his cheek to his palm. However, Chi Ke withdrew his arm, his expression indifferent, making it difficult to tell his emotions: "It's good that you're okay."
Feeling that he was angry, Ji Qian panicked and quickly stood up and grabbed his wrist: "Wait!"
Chi Ke quickly took two steps back and put his hands in his coat pockets to prevent him from touching him.
This time it was Ji Qian's turn to be stunned.
It turns out that when Chi Ke didn't want anyone to touch him, no one could touch him at all.
"It's late, let's go." Chi Ke turned around and left without saying anything.
Ji Qian: "I'll take you——"
"I've got a taxi." Chi Ke said calmly, "I don't know why, but your abnormal state should be related to me. It's better for us not to be together for the time being."
Ji Qian quietly clenched his fists, watching him leave without any reluctance, his eyes gradually turning red.
It happens again.
Whether happy or angry, no matter what happens, he always stops at the right time and then keeps his distance, being so calm that he doesn't give others a chance to vent their emotions.
I don’t know whether Chi Ke is angry or not.
He didn't dare to act rashly.
…
Chi Ke returned home and went straight to the kitchen, opened the refrigerator and took out beer. He drank half a can in one breath before he calmed down. He put the can heavily on the counter, supported his hands on the edge of the cupboard, and let out his anger.
He was so mad.
How dare you hide!
There's something hidden from him!
Don't even stop him when you see him leaving!
No kidding, when Ji Qian dodged, Chi Ke had already figured out how to tie him up and lock him up in the basement for interrogation.
Fortunately, I walked away quickly and didn't do anything immoral or scary.
Chi Ke drank the remaining half can of beer with an expressionless face, crushed the can and threw it into the trash can.
Ji Qian's brain circuit is very twisted and has many twists and turns. Chi Ke knows that his behavior today is normal. It's just that Peacock's inner drama has reached a bumpy and tangled stage and he has begun to struggle on his own.
It was precisely because of this understanding that he restrained himself from exploding today and forced himself to leave the scene quickly and calm down.
But understanding is one thing, and being unhappy is another.
He still overestimated his own morality and patience.
Chi Ke decided to shorten the time given to Ji Qian to one month.
When I came out of the shower, the phone on the bedside table rang.
[Rebirth: I am the only son of a wealthy family: Mr. Chi, are you free? What are you doing? I have a data table here, can you help me take a look? ]
Chi Ke was about to reply "sent" but his hands stopped on the keyboard.
What are you doing?
Is this the question Leng Baiyao would ask?
Chi Ke's mood suddenly wasn't so bad anymore.
He slowly deleted the word "sent".
【K: I’ll show you tomorrow. 】
[Rebirth: I am the only son of a wealthy family: Ah, did I disturb Mr. Chi? Mr. Chi is very busy now? ]
【k: Not busy. 】
【k: I drank a little and am not sober. 】
…
"He! Dare! Drink! Alcohol?!"
Ji Qian was about to rush out grabbing his coat.
"Calm down!!"
Leng Baiyao grabbed his arm tightly: "Can you please stop igniting like a firecracker!"
Ji Qian was about to explode: "But he drinks!"
Leng Baiyao could hardly hold him back any longer: "What's the point of you going? How come seeing your face is more effective than drinking sobering soup!?"
Ji Qian took a deep breath: "Let me go."
Leng Baiyao was very righteous: "You still want to go?"
"I'll order takeout." Ji Qian shook his hand away, gloomily opened the takeout app, contacted the owner of a private chef to make a hangover and stomach-nourishing soup, and whispered, "Can't I really go find him?"
"Think about it," Leng Baiyao appealed to his emotions and reasoned with him, "Why has Leng Yunting been fed up with Xu Lemian recently? Because Xu Lemian is too dependent on him and interferes with his normal life...Okay, they are a couple, and it doesn't apply to you. Then look at me and Su Jinmian, why did we quarrel before? It was because I touched her computer, and you see she is so angry that she has ignored me until now. So what is the conclusion? Be polite, be a gentleman, be independent, and have a sense of boundaries of respect..."
Ji Qian frowned: "But I think Chi Ke... doesn't need this sense of boundaries."
"Don't be ridiculous. People like Mr. Chi need more." Leng Baiyao felt that he could become a philosophy professor with his talent. "You just think. You are not clear-headed now."
"Really?" Ji Qian always felt that this friend was not clear-headed either.
"I won't hurt you." Leng Baiyao was worried about his brother's love. "It's right to trust me."
Ji Qian agreed.
But when he got home, he couldn't fall asleep in bed.
I wanted to send Chi Ke a message to ask if he had drunk the hangover soup, but I was afraid of disturbing his sweet sleep at this time.
After tossing and turning for a long time, I couldn't help it. I put on my clothes and drove to the community where Chi Ke lived.
The apartment building where Chi Ke lives is very close to the gate of the community, and you can see his windows when you park on the side of the road.
When Ji Qian arrived at the place, he was surprised to find that the light was still on in that house.
Not slept?
It’s so late and you’re still awake?
You won’t drink too much and your stomach hurts so much that you can’t sleep, right?
He was a little anxious and wanted to rush upstairs, but Chi Ke's apartment building was locked, and the stranger could not go up unless the owner opened the door.
Ji Qian could only send messages.
【The Great Gitzby: Are you asleep? 】
…
Of course Chi Ke didn’t sleep.
He was so angry that he couldn't sleep because of the hangover soup with no notes and the silent dialog box.
Ji Qian's reaction was beyond his expectations.
This is not normal.
Chi Ke couldn't understand how such a big mistake could have happened.
When I received Ji Qian's message, the hangover soup had already gone cold.
He looked at the message, a vague guess emerged in his mind, and he went to the balcony as if he had realized something.
The red supercar at the entrance of the community was particularly eye-catching. A tall figure stood beside the car, holding a mobile phone and looking up at this side.
When he saw Chi Ke, his lazy posture suddenly became straight, as if this would allow him to be closer to him and see him more clearly.
Chi Ke's restlessness throughout the night was quietly smoothed out at this moment.
He saw Ji Qian holding up his cell phone.
The next second, he received a call.
Chi Ke replied immediately: "Why are you..."
"Did you drink a lot?" Ji Qian asked.
"..." Chi Ke laughed, "Not much."
The man on the other end breathed a sigh of relief and murmured, "You said you were drunk and unconscious. I thought you were not following the doctor's orders again."
"Sorry." Chi Ke leaned on the balcony railing, his back slightly bent, "I lied to you."
"What do you mean by lying to me..." Ji Qian said, "Ah?" "You knew it was me?"
Chi Ke was only wearing a silk pajamas with the collar open, and he felt chilly in the evening breeze.
But he did not show any sign of fear of the cold, because Ji Qian could see it. If he knew he was cold, he would probably let him into the house immediately.
He didn't want to go back so early.
Watching here makes me feel more at ease than lying in bed.
"I don't have time to share my nightlife with Leng Boyao." Chi Ke laughed, "You came later than I thought."
As soon as he said this, even the dumbest person would know that he did it on purpose.
Ji Qian's breathing suddenly became heavy.
When he spoke again, his voice was a little hoarse: "Why?"
Chi Ke raised his eyebrows: "Guess."
"...Chi Ke," Ji Qian smiled helplessly, "It's hard for you to guess. I may not be as smart as you think."
Chi Ke was stunned.
Recalling the topic during dinner tonight, I seemed to understand a little bit what was wrong and awkward about Ji Qian tonight.
Chi Ke should have breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the correct answers on the test paper.
Unexpectedly, his first reaction was a little heartache.
His original intention of hooking up with Ji Qian was to enlighten him, not to make him hesitate or falter because of insecurity.
The peacock in his house should spread its feathers brightly and proudly.
"Wait for me."
Chi Ke hung up the phone, put on a coat, took the access card and went downstairs.
He wanted to appear calm, but when he reached the gate of the community, he couldn't help but run a few steps.
It was already very late, and this wasn't a good place to have a slow conversation.
So Chi Ke got straight to the point and made a long story short.
"I don't think you're very smart, and you don't have to think I'm too hard to guess."
He stretched out his hand.
Ji Qian did not hide this time. There was only one person's reflection in his beautiful amber pupils. He took the initiative to put his warm cheek into his cold palm and pulled his open coat closer.
Chi Ke narrowed his eyes and said, "Ji Qian, I made the test paper just for you, you don't need to ask anyone for their opinion."
No one else gets a chance to answer.
So as long as Ji Qian put pen to paper, he would get full marks.
His time is precious and his emotions and energy are limited, so he can only devote a limited amount to love.
It is not only a preference, but also a love.
Chi Ke solemnly told Ji Qian: "You don't even need to cater to my expectations."
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