Chapter 38 IF Scenario: Childhood Encounters 3 Master can have whatever he wants...
It was almost midnight when Xu Yan's IV drip finally finished.
Chi Chen was so sleepy that his eyelids were drooping, but he still forced himself to stay awake and returned to his apartment in the city with the trouble he had picked up.
This apartment was purchased for his convenience when he went to school. There is only one cook who prepares meals and cleans the house at fixed times on weekdays.
Throughout the journey, Chi Chen couldn't help but recall how Xu Yan had remained unfazed and nonchalantly pulled out the IV after he refused her request to come along, a sight that left him with lingering fear.
Chi Chen couldn't help but feel that Xu Yan was threatening him in an extreme way, while at the same time he inexplicably felt a kind of pleasure from being needed.
Everyone in his family is very capable; no one needs him.
He has more pocket money than he can spend, so having a child in his care isn't a problem.
When I got home, no one was home.
"We're here, this is my home." Chi Chen found Xu Yan a pair of brand-new slippers and led him to the guest room that had already been cleaned up. "You can sleep in the room next to mine, it's all ready."
Chi Chen pushed open the door and turned on the room light. The room was clean and bright, with warm colors. Compared to the environment of the urban village, it was already perfect.
He turned around, expecting Xu Yan to show some satisfaction or happiness about his new place, but instead he was caught off guard by those dark eyes.
Xu Yan followed him diagonally behind, the soft light shining on his face, a glimmer of light reflected in his eyes.
It was as if Chi Chen was the only person in her heart and mind.
A surge of heat climbed from his neck to the tips of his ears. Chi Chen turned his head quickly as if he had been burned by the gaze, his heart pounding loudly.
He could only pretend not to care as he walked toward the closet and rummaged through it to find Xu Yan a spare set of pajamas and a towel.
When Chi Chen is bored, he also reads novels and watches movies. Now, he wonders if he is the only salvation in Xu Yan's dark life, and it is normal for the other party to like to stick to him.
He shoved all the things into Xu Yan's arms and then walked briskly to the door. "Get some rest. If you don't want to go to school tomorrow, I'll ask for leave for you."
Xu Yan, like a delicate porcelain doll, obediently held her things and slowly shook her head, "I want to go with you."
Chi Chen paused for a moment, almost not daring to look into those eyes, and mumbled an "Mmm" before quickly closing the door.
Why make it seem like you're keeping a mistress in a golden house?
He was simply helping a classmate in distress.
Behind the door, Xu Yan stood there for a few seconds before taking the pajamas and towel Chi Chen had given him to the bathroom.
Taking a shower at home is always filled with tension and vigilance... I never know when my stepbrother's sticky, disgusting eyes will appear through the crack in the open door.
Xu Yan felt a churning in her stomach.
Since both options involve pleasing others to gain a foothold in the market, why not choose Chi Chen?
Moreover, Chi Chen would offer him much better conditions, and he would also be very good-looking.
Even if it were to develop to a certain point, it wouldn't be so disgusting.
Xu Yan took off all her clothes, which were covered in the smell of the hospital, and threw them into the laundry basket.
The bathroom is spacious and bright, and the warm lighting prevents it from feeling cold.
Xu Yan walked naked to the mirror.
He looked at his expressionless face in the mirror. The swelling on his left cheek had subsided, and the remaining trace did not affect the beauty of his face at all; on the contrary, it added a touch of fragility.
Xu Yan was well aware of how handsome he was. His expression was indifferent, his eyes were dark and empty, and when he showed any emotion, it was impossible to look away.
He slowly tugged at his lips, but there was no smile in his eyes.
Is he the stupid and arrogant young master of the Chi family?
They are easily moved, and even the simplest physical contact can throw them into disarray.
They also have a naive savior mentality and a sense of heroism.
They are the easiest prey to control.
He would never let go of this only chance to climb up the social ladder until he was capable of surviving on his own.
Xu Yan turned on the shower, and the warm water flowed over her hair and cheeks, washing away her complicated thoughts and fatigue.
He enjoyed the brief peace and quiet, not realizing how many years it had been since he had such a relaxing time.
Xu Yan slowly finished her shower, dried herself off, and picked up the pajamas that Chi Chen had found for her.
The fabric was soft and comfortable, but it was probably meant for Chi Chen as a spare, because it was ridiculously large on him.
They were the same age. Chi Chen was probably already over 1.8 meters tall, while he himself was still underdeveloped due to malnutrition and was almost a head shorter than the other.
The oversized pajamas hung loosely on her body, the hem reaching mid-thigh, and the sleeves needed to be rolled up several times.
The pants were so loose that they couldn't be hung on his waist at all.
Xu Yan walked into the bedroom, his pajama pants already slipped to the floor. He looked down for a few seconds, then slightly lifted his toes and hooked the pants aside.
That's enough.
A menacing bolt of lightning tore through the night sky outside the window, followed by a deafening clap of thunder. Large raindrops pelted the windowpane with a crackling sound.
In that dilapidated room, Xu Yan spent countless stormy nights like this.
It may also be accompanied by beatings or physical abuse from the father.
Or perhaps it was the sound of his stepbrother pushing open the door with ill intent, and the heavy body pressing down on him in the middle of the night.
Fortunately, his stepmother was afraid that her son would be led astray, so he could protect himself from his stepbrother with a beating.
How could someone like Xu Yan possibly be afraid of thunderstorms?
But the naive young master wouldn't know.
Xu Yan walked barefoot on the dry floor, heading towards the door.
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Chi Chen was still awake, his mind filled with the events of the day.
Whether it was that abrupt kiss or the close physical contact.
Chi Chen could feel the restlessness of his youth.
His reaction was most likely not one of dislike.
Instead, it's fear—fear of becoming addicted and immersed in it.
As the thunder and rain grew louder, he couldn't help but think of Xu Yan in the next room.
I wonder if he's scared... I happened to see him today, beaten half to death in the rain.
They must be terrified of rainy days.
But it's too strange to go and sleep with a male classmate.
Xu Yan is so well-behaved; if she were truly scared, she probably wouldn't message him for help.
Chi Chen could almost picture the boy huddled in bed, shivering.
Perhaps we should go and take a look.
“Clatter.”
While Chi Chen was still struggling with his inner conflict, he heard the sound of the doorknob being turned.
His body tensed up instantly, but for some reason, he didn't react at all, and even deliberately closed his eyes.
The footsteps were very light, like cat paws on the floor.
Chi Chen's heart also began to pound rapidly.
The voice stopped at the bedside.
Chi Chen slightly opened the door, and in the darkness he could only see a blurry black shadow.
The other party seemed to simply stand there quietly, without making any move.
Then another bolt of lightning struck, its cold white light illuminating the person before them in an instant.
The boy was only wearing the oversized shirt that belonged to Chi Chen, with long sleeves hanging down and two straight, slender legs exposed under the empty hem.
Bathed in white light, it appeared exceptionally pale, like a ghost.
Chi Chen's mind went blank for a moment, and he almost stopped breathing.
The boy moved slightly at that moment, lifting his knee and pressing it onto the mattress.
Chi Chen felt the mattress sink into him, and his clothes swayed slightly with his movements, revealing more of his fair skin.
Everything was pure white.
No...no...
He seemed to vaguely see a blurry shadow deeper inside.
I really forgot to get Xu Yan new pants...
Chi Chen was startled, because the extremely impactful scene inevitably made him stand up a little.
But the boy then slightly lifted the blanket.
Seeing that he was about to be exposed to Xu Yan's gaze, Chi Chen suddenly shrank back, "What are you doing?!"
"I'm scared..." Xu Yan paused, her voice soft in the night.
Her expression was unclear, but it looked like she was being coquettish.
Chi Chen felt as if his heart was being struck by a mallet, tightening uncontrollably.
"Then you sleep well... don't cross the line." Chi Chen couldn't bring himself to refuse. "Also, make sure the cup is covered."
Xu Yan received permission and, without saying a word, obediently lay down next to Chi Chen.
Chi Chen, who has slept alone since he was very young, always felt that his private space was being invaded.
He couldn't sleep because of the unfamiliar breathing beside him.
After an unknown amount of time, Chi Chen's consciousness began to gradually fade, while Xu Yan beside him suddenly moved.
It wasn't a big movement; she just rolled over and faced him.
The distance between the two suddenly closed, and they were almost touching.
Chi Chen's breath hitched.
I feel energetic again.
Fortunately, Xu Yan did not wake up. Her forehead rested gently on Chi Chen's shoulder, and her expression softened considerably after falling asleep.
He doesn't look like the pitiful boy he was during the day.
Chi Chen's gaze lingered on his face.
The boy turned his face to the side, his fine eyelashes casting a fan-shaped shadow under his eyelids, his cheeks slightly distorted by the pressure, and his lips slightly parted.
What a handsome boy.
Chi Chen stared at those soft lips, his mind once again filled with that kiss.
I can never forget that clear feeling.
Actually, it's very comfortable.
He felt it was far from enough.
Chi Chen slowly raised his hand, tentatively reaching towards Xu Yan's face, finally hovering above her lips.
You can almost feel the warmth from that light, gentle breath on your fingertips.
You can touch it if you go down a little further.
Those tightly closed eyes opened without warning.
His dark, unfathomable eyes seemed to see through all of Chi Chen's movements.
The sheer embarrassment made Chi Chen's body stiffen.
But in that brief moment of hesitation, the boy leaned forward and gently took his finger into his mouth.
His tongue playfully traced his fingertips, the warmth of his mouth enveloping his slightly cool fingers.
The strange feeling almost drove Chi Chen mad.
He felt like he was about to lose control.
This strange, addictive feeling.
Chi Chen had no idea what he was doing.
When he regained his senses, the boy was already lying on his chest.
She gently pressed her palm against his heart.
The boy looked up at him, like an innocent elf.
"Master, you can have anything you want."
"Everything I have belongs to my master."
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Author's Note: Yan Yan is so bold because she knows that the innocent Xiao Chi can't do anything right. [shy]
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