Chapter 49

It is early spring now. The air is filled with the scent of unknown flowers. The sound of basketball is heard constantly on the basketball court. The figures of two young men exude infinite vitality.

Tao Luanxi took advantage of Qiu Yi's deliberate concessions and scored several goals. He was feeling very proud of himself and reached out to Qiu Yi without caring if there was anyone around.

Qiu Yi also cooperated very well and reached out to get out of Tao Luanxi's legs, lowered his head and smiled at him: "Are you happy?"

"Happy, happy to come out and play, and even happier to beat you." Tao Luanxi's face was slightly flushed due to the exercise, and there was sweat on the corners of her forehead, but the smile on her face was as clean and clear as crystal, making people unable to take their eyes away.

Tao Luanxi smiles often, but most of the time it is a fake smile to maintain her image in front of others. Although she looks gentle, it always lacks a sense of authenticity upon closer inspection. However, this rare smile that comes from the heart, echoing with that beautiful face, adds 30 to 40 percent to Tao Luanxi's charm.

Qiu Yi was not only glad that Tao Luanxi liked to pretend his true personality. If he walked around school with such a smile on his face every day, Tao Luanxi would have been spotted or even taken down by others before he met Qiu Yi.

The basketball had already rolled out of the line, but no one saw it. Tao Luanxi hooked her arm around Qiu Yi's neck and chatted and laughed with him. Every now and then, a few children came over with basketballs in their arms.

"Someone is coming." Qiu Yi patted Tao Luanxi's legs, then loosened his hands, and Tao Luanxi slid off him, but his arms were still on him.

There was only one court here. When several children saw two people standing on the court but not playing, they gathered together and whispered something with dissatisfaction on their faces. Perhaps because of Qiu Yi's height and muscles that looked tough, the children were unhappy, but no one dared to come over to discuss with Qiu Yi.

The kids didn't take the initiative to cause trouble, so Tao Luanxi, as an older brother, couldn't be tactless, so he let go of Qiu Yi's hand and pulled the corner of his clothes, then turned his head and smiled at the kids: "You guys go play! We're leaving!"

Those kids were not polite either. Perhaps because they saw that Tao Luanxi had a good temper, they came over with the ball and occupied the court. Qiu Yi lowered his head and whispered in his ear: "Don't you want to play anymore?"

Tao Luanxi nodded: "Tired."

Bending down to pick up the basketball that had been left out for a long time outside the court, Tao Luanxi followed Qiu Yi closely and prepared to go upstairs to go home. When they turned the corner and entered the corridor, Tao Luanxi jumped up and hooked his hands around Qiu Yi's neck: "Brother, carry me upstairs."

Qiu Yi was unexpectedly thrown but his body did not shake at all, and he caught Tao Luanxi steadily like a pine tree. The boy's broad shoulders looked like an adult man, and under his skin were solid muscles and strong bones. Tao Luanxi put his hands on Qiu Yi's shoulders, and the cloth could also feel the strength and vitality hidden under the boy's skin.

Tao Luanxi found it novel and reassuring. He used to do this to his father often. When he was young, Tao's father was willing to play with him, but as Tao Luanxi got older, his weight and size were completely different from when he was young. Now, when he occasionally pokes Tao's father, he always scares him. A man in his 50s can no longer bear Tao Luanxi's weight, and he can easily sprain his waist if he is not careful.

But when he was with Qiu Yi, Tao Luanxi didn't get such encouragement. He hung on Qiu Yi's back, swaying back and forth, urging him to walk faster.

Qiu Yi turned around, glanced at him helplessly and dotingly, then carried Tao Luanxi upstairs without complaint.

Tao Luanxi's raised mouth never lowered, he leaned close to Qiu Yi's ear and said, "Brother, you are so nice."

Qiu Yi gently pinched Tao Luanxi's thigh and pretended to threaten her: "Hold it tight, I'll find the key!"

Tao Luanxi was obedient and hung on Qiu Yi like a big bear. After the door was opened and they entered the house, Qiu Yi walked to the sofa, took Tao Luanxi's hands and leaned back gently, wanting to put Tao Luanxi down first.

After moving his feet and letting go of his hands, the soft sofa lay under his butt. Tao Luanxi was very satisfied and patted Qiu Yi on the back.

This slap was completely an impulsive move by Tao Luanxi, and it indeed made Qiu Yi's whole body stiffen instantly. Tao Luanxi's right hand was still clenched in Qiu Yi's hand, and the other party's hand tightened and lost strength. Tao Luanxi felt pain in his wrist and cried out unconsciously.

Qiu Yi heard Tao Luanxi's cry of pain, and when he came to his senses, he immediately let go of Tao Luanxi's hand, turned around and said to Tao Luanxi: "I'm sorry."

Tao Luanxi looked at his wrist which had turned red with several obvious fingerprints on it. He looked up again and was even more surprised by Qiu Yi's expression.

That expression was too complicated, a mixture of fear, pain, and lingering fear. No matter which one it was, Tao Luanxi had never thought of seeing it on Qiu Yi's face.

"What's wrong with you?" Tao Luanxi frowned, feeling that Qiu Yi must be hiding something very important from her.

Qiu Yi said nothing, his thin lips pressed into a cold and hard line, and after a long while he said stiffly: "I'll go get you a glass of water."

The water was poured, and Tao Luanxi also took it. Silence spread in the room. Tao Luanxi took a sip of water and whispered, "Can't I ask?"

Qiu Yi sat next to Tao Luanxi with his hands clasped together. Tao Luanxi saw that Qiu Yi's knuckles were white, and it was obvious that he was using a lot of strength.

The windows in the house were not closed tightly. The cool breeze outside lifted the curtains. In the quiet room, the sound of fabric rubbing against each other could be heard. Qiu Yi sighed and said, "I'll show you something."

After saying that, Qiu Yi stood up with his back to Tao Luanxi and lifted the hem of his clothes generously. His sexy and strong back that could almost be on the cover of a magazine instantly appeared in front of Tao Luanxi.

Tao Luanxi blinked her eyes. Her first reaction was that Qiu Yi was being a hooligan again. But she thought something was wrong. Qiu Yi didn't mean to let Tao Luanxi look at his back.

Today is the weekend, Qiu Yi is staying at home, wearing his own sports pants. The elastic waist pants hang above the hip line, revealing a little bit of the edge of underwear. And about two or three centimeters above that line, at the waistline, there is a bulging scar that is like a centipede entangled on the smooth skin, which looks particularly glaring.

Tao Luanxi took a breath and almost cried out. He had seen Qiu Yi half naked several times before, but he had never noticed such a scar on his back. The scar was probably a wound from a long time ago. The scar was gray-brown where it grew, leaving irregular ridges and wrinkles on the skin.

Tao Luanxi frowned, feeling uncomfortable, but couldn't take his eyes off the wound. Qiu Yi put down his clothes and sat back next to Tao Luanxi, saying calmly, "I've had a serious injury on my lower back, so I don't want anyone to touch it."

Tao Luanxi pursed her lips, hesitated for a while, and asked cautiously: "Is it... an enemy?"

Qiu Yi snorted and laughed: "I guess so, my mother."

Tao Luanxi was even more surprised: "Your mother? How could she do that?"

"She would," Qiu Yi shrugged as a matter of course and smiled at Tao Luanxi: "She hates me."

Tao Luanxi couldn't stand seeing Qiu Yi smile like this, and felt sad, so she reached out and covered Qiu Yi's eyes, complaining: "Can you please not smile at this time?"

Qiu Yi reached out and held Tao Luanxi's wrist, but did not pull his hand away.

"Is your smile ugly?"

“Ugly.”

Qiu Yi sighed softly: "I practiced in front of the mirror for a long time."

Tao Luanxi sat closer, half leaning in Qiu Yi's arms: "You don't have to smile like that when you face me in the future."

A big hand hugged Tao Luanxi's lower back. The temperature in the palm was still warm. Qiu Yi's deep voice rang in his ears: "Okay."

The author has something to say: Qiu Yi's affairs will be explained slowly later. Xixi is actually a very strong and determined person, and will give Qiu Yi great spiritual support!