Bai Yinianās words left a lingering reverberation, and at a distance of less than a punch, Jian Chi heard a strong ādong dongā on his chest, and couldnāt tell whether it was from him or from Bai Yinnian on his body.
āStay with me for one night and Iāll let you go.ā
His breath splattered on the shoulder of Jian Chi that was bitten by Shen Shuting, as if a small electric current penetrated the skin, condensed in his blood, spread, and then exploded with a ābangā. Jian Chi was so tired of getting angry that he didnāt look away for the first time, āYouāre drunk, donāt say these nonsense words.ā
Bai Yinnian hooked his lips, the smile was not deep in his eyes, and he repeated the emphasis in Jian Chiās words meaningfully. Jian Chi calmed down his chaotic heart, pressed against Bai Yinianās shoulders, and froze for a few seconds when his palms touched his bare skin, and then said with force, āIām leaving, weāll talk about what happened just now tomorrow.ā
āJian Chi, you misunderstood me,ā Bai Yinian said, āIām not that good at talking.ā
Jian Chi pursed his lower lip and replied with words mixed with cynicism: āMe too.ā
At this moment, he realized that his tone was moving closer to Shen Shutingās, and he blurted it out without any hesitation; his heart shrank uncontrollably.
Bai Yinian didnāt pay attention to Jian Chiās fleeting strangeness. He seemed to be immersed in deep thinking, and his fingers unconsciously moved along Jian Chiās cheeks, jaw, and slowly towards his neck. Jian Chi did not like to exercise, and even when swimming, he often chose to stay indoors. The outline of bones and blood vessels was faintly revealed on his skin under his fingers. It was healthy and clean, and it was white that made people want to leave a little mark on it. Bai Yinianās eyes were fixed on the two rows of teeth marks looming under the open neckline, and he did not move for a long time.
There was a strange burning of the skin at the spot that was being watched, as if it could be turned into a substance, stabbing out in the next second. Jian Chi froze and didnāt move. He even started to think, if Bai Yinian really wanted to do something, could the bedside lamp be used to hit the back of Bai Yinianās head? Would he kill himā¦ Jian Chi felt that he was thinking too much. Bai Yinnian should not be so weak that he would be killed by a lamp.
His thoughts developed in an increasingly uncontrollable and weird direction, and his body suddenly lightened, but before Jian Chi could react, the quilt under him was pulled out to cover him. The scent of shower gel was on the tip of his nose, and the mattress beside him caved in as a naked and warm male body was attached. Bai Yinian turned off the lamp beside the bed with one hand, while the other hand still held Jian Chi, his low voice echoed in the darkness: āSleep.ā
Jian Chi was stunned and didnāt dare to move, the fluff on the back of his neck trembled in Bai Yinianās breath, āSleep, sleep?ā
Like a sullen laugh, it fell into his ear: āOtherwise what do you want to do?ā
The air fell into silence. Jian Chi maintained this posture, countless messy threads entangled in his mind, trying desperately to find the source of the knot, but it became more and more chaotic.
He couldnāt figure out what Bai Yinian said just now, the only thing he could be sure of was that there was nothing else in Bai Yinianās eyes except the momentary ambiguity when he was articulating the words. At least, it was not at all like the aggressive oppression that Shen Shuting brought him in the morning. Bai Yinnian seemed to have thrown down a fishing rod, observing and pondering from a distance, faltering from time to time to make a fake move, patiently waiting for the most appropriate time to end it perfectly.
Sometimes confused and sometimes tense, emotions were constantly exchanged, then finally sleepiness swept over. In the last second of Jian Chi being awake, Bai Yinnian still maintained this intimate posture. When he woke up the next day, his body was half numb. When he looked up, Bai Yinianās sleeping face caught his eye. This face should be very appealing to the opposite sex. With clear edges and corners, deep eyebrows and eyes, there was no doubt that he was handsome and sharp. Jian Chi held his breath and wanted to move away from his arm. As soon as he left, he met Bai Yinianās deep eyes.
When he woke up in the morning, his voice was not as clear as usual, there was an inadvertent provocation, sexy in itās hoarseness.
āGood Morning.ā Jian Chi slowed for a while before replying to Bai Yinianās words in this strange atmosphere.
At this time, Jian Chi really realized the difference between adults and high school students. Bai Yinnian didnāt mention what happened last night, nor did he express any surprise about the two lying on the same bed after waking up. He washed and dressed as usual, calmly, and skillfully tying his tie in front of Jian Chi, which reminded Jian Chi of how Bai Yinnian looked last night when he untied it, then a voice broke into his ear.
āI will keep my promise.ā
Bai Yinian turned his head, one hand still on his neckline, he could no longer see the gaffe after being drunk last night. Only by careful observation could he find the unusual deep meaning in his voice: āI am a person who keeps promises, not like Shen Shuting. You can leave at any time, and I will have someone take you back to school.ā
When the words fell, Jian Chi realized that what he had fulfilled was the promise of āstay with me for one night, and Iāll let you goā. The dullness in his heart was swept away, and he didnāt even hide his surprise, āReally? Is this afternoon okay?ā
Bai Yinianās actions paused for a moment, then he raised the corner of his lower lip, āCanāt wait?ā
Of course. Jian Chi took this sentence to his heart, and his mouth softened a little. He didnāt want to annoy Bai Yinnian at this time. āItās okay to wait until Doctor Han has his last check.ā
āIāll ask him to come over in the afternoon,ā Bai Yinnian walked to the door, stopped and didnāt look back, āNo need to notify me when you leave.ā After that, the door left without closing.
Jian Chi felt that Bai Yinnian was not in a good mood, and he was right. After all, he made a promise to himself, and now not only did he not get the results he wanted, but he also cared for an outsiderās wound for nothing, so he must be angry. Jian Chiās mood was as bright as the sun outside. Even the bad things that happened yesterday have weakened in their annoying power. When he went downstairs, Bai Yinianās figure had disappeared, and the servant was serving breakfast. This time, it was all the food that he liked to eat.
In the afternoon, Dr. Han arrived on time. After confirming that there was nothing serious, he asked, āWhat happy thing happened?ā
Jian Chi knew that his appearance was obvious, and he didnāt hide it, āI can leave here in the afternoon.ā
Doctor Han raised his head and raised his eyebrows, āBai Yinian is willing to let you go?ā
The wording was a bit strange, but Jian Chi didnāt correct it. He had been worried about his situation before, and had no intention of paying attention to the people and things around him. A bold and curious thought suddenly appeared in his heart, āDoctor Han, do you know Bai Yinnianās assistant? His surname is Han too.ā
āYou mean Han Zheng?ā Doctor Han said with a āhow did you find outā expression, āI know him, heās my brother.ā
Jian Chi was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized, āAre you brothers?ā
āItās hard to recognize by appearance, that kid had been around Bai Yinian for so many years, and he had become more and more like a dog. It wonāt be strange once you hear the names. My name is Han Fu,ā Han Fu laughed first. āIs this brother enough?ā
Jian Chi couldnāt help but smile, āThis name is very special, have you and Assistant Han been by Bai Yinianās side for many years?ā
āI was dug up by him not long after I left society,ā Han Wei said. āAlthough I donāt have as many contacts as my younger brother, I still understand Bai Yinnianās usual appearance.ā He looked into Jian Chiās eyes and said this, carrying something meaningful in his tone, āDo you believe that we will meet again in the future?ā
Jian Chiās eyelids twitched for no apparent reason, and Han Fu changed the topic to a normal one: āThe plaster will be removed in five days, itās not difficult, you can find a doctor to do it, but donāt mess with it yourself. It is better not to have strenuous activities such as running for the next month, so as not to be injured twice.ā
Sitting in the car heading back, Jian Chi still had a sense of false reality. The surrounding scene changed round after round, and the sleepiness also retreated from the seat. When the logo of Saintston appeared in front, Jian Chi not only had his initial nervousness when he first arrived, but an inexplicable sense of relief. In fact, no matter how much he hated Saintstonās system, this place had become the place he was most familiar with in Chuanlin besides his home. The time happened to just miss the class break, and it also helped Jian Chi get rid of a new round of onlookers and public opinion.
He didnāt know if Shen Shuting had updated everyone in advance but the teacher in the teaching office didnāt ask about what happened during this time, and he didnāt punish Jian Chi. After a few words of concern for his injury, he asked him to go to the student union to pick up the luggage that was left on the boat before. He didnāt know if this step was also within the scope of Shen Shutingās requests. Jian Chi could only come to the student union with full reluctance, thinking that he decided not to see Shen Shuting yesterday, but he would break his word the next day. Wandering at the door of the presidentās office, he didnāt knock on it.
It was probably because God couldnāt stand watching him face this difficulty and sent him a task with an even higher difficulty level in front of him. Before Jian Chiās raised hand fell, a voice not far away tugged at his thoughts like a hidden hook. Without time to look back, he fell into a tight embrace with a touch of gardenia incense.
This sound trembled slightly, causing the strings in Jian Chiās heart to become chaotic.
Jian Chi didnāt know how Ji Huaisi found him. The hand hanging in the air couldnāt find a place to be placed down. His earlobe was carrying a moist and urgent breath, Ji Huaisiās always gentle voice was no longer stable as before, and when he opened his mouth, it turned out to be hoarse: āI finally can see you again, sorry, itās all my fault, it was my negligence that caused you to be harmed.ā
The suspended heart fell back a little bit, and Jian Chi slowly hugged Ji Huaisiās back, sweeping away all those complicated thoughts, āItās not your fault, I was also wrong, I was not vigilant enough, making you worry so much and for so long.ā
āIāve heard it from Shen Shuting,ā Ji Huaisi still didnāt let go of his embrace, leaning against Jian Chiās ear, as if to rub him into his body, āYouāre injured, was it your left leg? I saw it just now. You walk a little unsteadily, does it still hurt? Did the Bai family make it difficult for you? What have you been doing all this time? ā
There were too many things to say, but when he heard Ji Huaisiās question after question, Jian Chi couldnāt say anything in his chaotic brain, and his answers were mixed: āThey were not difficult, itās almost healed, itās my own carelessness. ā¦ā
Ji Huaisi finally let go of his tight hug, and his eyes were light and pale. Obviously, the busyness and worry during this period of time had made his cheeks thinner, adding a hint of melancholy, but the light in his eyes was brighter and hotter than ever before. Jian Chi looked at him and panicked, āJi Huaisi, you, donāt cry, Iā¦ā Iām not very good at comforting peopleā¦
It was unclear what interesting picture he saw but Ji Huaisiās eyelashes trembled, and he smiled softly. The corners of his lips lifted up to dispel the bitterness, and the thin red at the end of his eyes also faded. He lowered his head, and this time he finally stopped. He trembled again: āI was worried about you every day when you disappeared, and now we finally meet, wonāt you allow me to cry once?ā
āNo, you can cry if you want.ā What was he talking about? Jian Chi wanted to give himself a slap.
Ji Huaisiās voice was still a little hoarse, āThen can you comfort me?ā
Jian Chi felt that Ji Huaisi created an indescribable urge for him to pity him. Under this gentle and powerful appearance, there was actually an ordinary soul that would become vulnerable because of worry and love. Jian Chi hesitated for two seconds then held his hand, but Ji Huaisi lowered his head, and his warm and watery eyes flashed bewitchingly, tempting Jian Chi to kiss him.
Then, he heard a cold voice piercing his ear.
Standing in front of the open door, Shen Shuting stared coldly at the two people with such a close attitude. His whole figure seemed to have just walked out of the ice cellar. He unceremoniously dispelled the ambiguous atmosphere in the air and replaced it with his aura.