Chapter 9

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After dismissing everyone else, Bu Bai brought Xing Yan into the bedroom. He took off his outer garments first, merely revealing his pure white undergarments. One could also also faintly see his exquisite collarbone. He turned around to look at Xing Yan, who hadn’t moved an inch from the start, and asked, “Xing Yan, why aren’t you taking your clothes off?”

Xing Yan’s expression was particularly gloomy, however, Bu Bai seemed to not feel anything as he stepped forward. Untying the knot of the other’s outer garment, he helped him take off his clothes piece by piece. How anxious the situation was would depend on the extent of impatience he felt.

The silver needle between Xing Yan’s fingers had already begun to leak a cold aura. He only needed a single movement and he could end this abnormality’s life. He hesitated slightly, indescribably desiring to watch Bu Bai’s following actions. He wanted to see whether this person, who had managed to change so much in a single day, would give him yet another surprise.

From the very start, Bu Bai’s intention had been totally pure and honest. He needed a person to attend to him in the bedroom. And he only knew a single person — that was Xing Yan. Someone familiar was better to speak with.

“Xing Yan.” When the two of them were under the quilt and awaiting the next step, Bu Bai abruptly turned his head towards the other youth. “I don’t want someone to attend to me in bed.”

And thus, it was now Xing Yan’s turn to be surprised. Supporting his head, he looked down at the seemingly bashful youth and asked, “Why?”

“I like someone.” When speaking about his beloved person, the youth’s appearance was no different to that of a woman in love.

“Is it Yan Shu?” Recently, there had only been this person that attended to the Ruler. Therefore, it wasn’t too hard for Xing Yan to guess.

“Yes.” The little Ruler nodded his head slightly.

“Then why did you lock him in the darkroom? That place is able to cause death.”

Bu Bai’s facial complexion turned white, his expression revealing his alarm. He clutched Xing Yan’s hand tightly. “I simply couldn’t restrain my anger. I don’t want him to dislike me. I didn’t desire for his death.” As it was the little Ruler’s first time taking notice of someone, he unexpectedly displayed his innocence. This was something Xing Yan had never predicted.

“I’ll check on him tomorrow. Don’t worry.” Xing Yan answered, before coaxing the little Ruler to sleep.

Watching him sleep peacefully, Xing Yan couldn’t help being baffled. What kind of person was he actually? Had he always been like this? Or was he only this way towards that person? Why did he just find out about this?

“Finally managed to pass it off.” Bu Bai let out a long sigh.

“Your character is already on the verge of collapsing.” Lao Da knocked Bu Bai’s head and said.

“As long as it doesn’t collapse, it’s fine. Besides, I need a reason to protect the Protagonist.” Bu Bai answered.

Lao Da also wasn’t too critical. He waved his hand and reminded, “Be careful not to break the plotline.”

“I won’t.” Bu Bai patted his small chest and spoke confidently.

Proven fact: A FLAG isn’t randomly established.

Bu Bai’s sleep honestly wasn’t bad. The Ruler’s large and soft bed really catered to his desires. It was simply too bad that he didn’t see Xing Yan when he woke up. Although it had only been a day, it seemed like he had already gotten accustomed to this person attending to him and had unconsciously wanted to search for his figure.

“Master, something happened.” As his clothes were completely covered in the morning dew, it looked like Xing Yan had gotten up extremely early. He hastily walked towards Bu Bai and reported, “Yan Shu is quickly approaching the verge of death.”

Upon hearing that, Bu Bai became dumbfounded. The Protagonist was dying — what on earth happened to his Main Character Halo?! However, the reality didn’t allow him to continue being dazed. Not even wearing his shoes, Bu Bai ran towards the darkroom. Xing Yan followed closely behind him, eyes staring unwaveringly at the pair of white legs that were on the ground. His eyes were filled with unidentified darkness.

Yan Shu’s condition was seriously not good. After being treated that way, he was immediately sent to this place. His body suffered from the cold, and had also been subjected to that kind of heavy beating. The wounds that had been medicine applied were inflamed as well and the new injuries on his body seemed rather severe. When Bu Bai hastened over, scarlet blood was still flowing out of the wounds.

Bu Bai felt even more remorseful and uneasy. He had merely wanted to teach this person a lesson. However, he never expected that his subordinate would have an error in understanding his orders and had nearly claimed this person’s life.

With the greatest care, he lifted the other from the wooden frame and carried him in his embrace princess-style. Uncaring about the fact that the person was covered in blood, he immediately raced towards the sleeping chamber.

Xing Yan proved himself to be a fine assistant. In an instant, he had prepared medicine for the wounds along with clean water. Bu Bai didn’t call for anybody else, personally wiping off the blood on Yan Shu and smearing the high-quality medicine onto his wounds. After that, he stood by the side and watched him anxiously.

“Master. Shoes.” In the end, Xing Yan wasn’t able to bear it and let out a reminder.

It was only at this moment that Bu Bai was finally made aware of his bare feet. Before he could even move, he was picked up by Xing Yan and placed onto a chair at the side. Said person lowered his body down and grasped Bu Bai’s ankles. The ice-cold and tender feeling beneath his hand caused his pupils to darken as he unconsciously slowed his movements.

Once his shoes were on, Bu Bai hastily ran towards the unconscious Yan Shu again, gazing at him worriedly.

However, the first one to collapse would in fact be Bu Bai — it seemed like rushing about in the morning had caused him to catch a cold. This nursing of his wasn’t able to continue for long before he felt a surge of unsteadiness, and after that, he was in the dark.

When he woke up, he found himself reclining in Xing Yan’s embrace. Bu Bai even caressed Xing Yan’s head rather gratefully, thinking to himself that this subordinate was really loyal. However, when he opened his mouth, the first thing he said was, “How is Yan Shu?”

“He hasn’t awaken.” Xing Yan merely said.

Bu Bai’s dejection grew thicker.

“Master should go rest first.” Xing Yan suggested, his pair of peach blossom eyes curving slightly.

“But…” Bu Bai looked restlessly towards the unconscious youth on the bed.

“I’ll personally attend to him.” Xing Yan smiled as he said, his expression extremely bizzare.

Bu Bai’s worry diminished slightly. The one he trusted the most was no more than this subordinate, who had always been by his side from the beginning. After all, this person had never disappointed him before.

Bu Bai was carried out of the sleeping chamber. As he was fond of the feeling of not needing to move, he didn’t specifically warn Xing Yan to put him down. Within the sleeping chamber was Yan Shu, therefore Bu Bai could only select the best guest room to stay in. He would properly rest his body in order to prepare for facing the Protagonist in the near future.

When Yan Shu woke up, it had already been two days since Bu Bai left. Upon opening his eyes, the first thing he saw was Xing Yan, who was feeding him the medicine. He asked, “Are you the one who saved me?”

“Mn.” Unconsciously, Xing Yan nodded his head. When he finally reacted, the lie had already been said. Startled by his inner desire, his hand paused in the action of feeding the medicine to the other.

“I’ll do it myself.” Yan Shu watched as Xing Yan became dumbfounded. Although he didn’t understand, he also didn’t dwell on it too much. Spontaneously, he took the medicine bowl and drank it by himself.

“Since you’re awake now, I won’t stay here any longer. Food and medicinal soup will be sent to you.” Not showing any sympathy towards Yan Shu who had just regained conscious, Xing Yan instantly handed him over to the other servants.

Yan Shu watched Xing Yan’s departing figure, silently committing this person’s kindness into his memory. His impression had changed from loathsome to a good person who was just bad at expressing himself. This was truly a misunderstanding that arose from many causes.

Xing Yan went to find Bu Bai, anxiously wanting to determine something. Pushing the wooden door open, he was able to see the youth resting on the bed with a single glance. A smile was directed towards him, along with a question, “Has Yan Shu woken?”

Xing Yan immediately sobered up, resuming his usual gentle appearance as he answered, “He’s awake. Does Master want to go and see him?”

The youth appeared to lower his head in thought for a moment before he spoke towards Xing Yan, “Bring me over.” He extended his two hands out naturally. With a fast pace, Xing Yan went forward and picked up the mop of snow-white. As the youth was very light, carrying him didn’t take much strength at all. And when curled up in his embrace, he seemed exactly like a lethargic kitten.

Throughout the journey, Xing Yan was completely silent. As Bu Bai was somewhat unaccustomed to it, he kept spouting some senseless words.

“Xing Yan, I’ve troubled you this past days.”

“Xing Yan, you’re still this good-looking.”

“Xing Yan, your carries are really steady.”

As if a clamorous child, he couldn’t help but speak what was in his mind towards the person close to him.

Xing Tan maintained his reserved attitude. Throughout the entire journey, he didn’t respond to those silly words. After interacting with this person for quite a long time, he had become much more bold — it was as if his mind understood that this youth, who always faced him with a smile, would never do anything excessive towards him.

“Yan Shu.” The moment the youth saw the person who was on the tip of his heart, he instantly dashed over, seemingly like a child anxiously pleading for a reward.

In the end, as Yan Shu was still young and didn’t know how to conceal his mood that well, he appeared to be repulsed by his presence.

The excitement that had filled Bu Bai’s heart dispersed into emptiness and the joy on his face was quickly submerged below an unruly and fickle expression. Sliding a hand into Yan Shu’s clothes, he provoked said person arbitrarily. Seeing the other’s patiently enduring appearance, he let out a bewitching, yet also cruel laugh. “You don’t want me to touch you?”

“I don’t dare.” Yan Shu answered with a shaky voice.

“You’re not willing or you don’t dare?” The little Ruler seemed to become enraged, biting down on Yan Shu’s lips harshly. Although the person beneath him was constantly struggling and trying to resist, he didn’t care at all.

Yan Shu felt something being passed along with the little Ruler’s kiss. It had traces of sweetness, however, he was clear that this thing was not as good as it tastes.

“No!” A surge of scorching heat emerged from the depths of his heart. Anxious to find something to eliminate this heat, Yan Shu naturally leaned towards Bu Bai, wrapping his entire body around this person.

At the side, Xing Yan witnessed it all, watching as the originally soft and mild-mannered youth revealed his claws and teeth, showing his cruel side.

“Retire.” Bu Bai said towards Xing Yan.

“Why?” Haven’t you never dismissed me before? Yet now, is it because of him? With eyes filled with anger, Xing Yan looked coldly at Yan Shu, who had been caught in a predicament. However, he still understood his role. The current him didn’t have any qualifications, nor did he have the authority to refuse.

Bu Bai replied in his mind. Because I don’t have the habit of doing that whilst being watched. But on the surface, he remained calm and collected as he watched Xing Yan silently withdraw.

“Little Bai, what do you want to do?” Lao Da maintained his aloofness and inquired. Even though he had just seen his soft, little Meng [1] give a youth a love potion, he still managed to show such calm.

“Keeping in character.” Bu Bai replied, pushing the unconscious Yan Shu to the side. “I am a pedophile abnormality. The difficulty is somewhat hard, therefore I might as well concentrate on being an abnormality that loves but is unable to gain.”

Lao Da’s mouth which held a cigar, twitched slightly. “Aren’t you scared that the Protagonist will hate you?”

“He already hates me more than enough.” Therefore, he didn’t fear even more hate.

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[1] Meng [萌] - Adorable (loanword from Japanese 萌え moe, slang describing affection for a cute character)

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