Hi everyone! Sorry it took forever for me to update. I was wrapped up in translating Addicted.  But nonetheless, I always remember Qi Xiu Yuan and Xiao Li. I have too say, this is one of my favorite chapter.  I hope you like it as well since they are just so good. T^T
Chapter 40forty1ne
With one look at Xiao Li, Qi Xiu Yuan could immediately make out that something was wrong with him. Â Starting from when he had gone to purchase the battery charger to when he returned to the room, the way Xiao Li looked and spoke, all did not look well to him.
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So, when he got up and said he wanted to take his leave, Qi Xiu Yuan also quickly said, âIâll walk you out.â
Afterwards, despite Xiao Liâs refusal and Han Jiaâs seemingly angry eyes that attempted to strike him down, he made haste and follows Xiao Li out the door.
Xiao Li turned around and gave him a glance. He hesitated for a moment, yet still waited for him to catch up. The two then walked side by side down the stairs.
In the hospital, people were walking in and out at all directions. Qi Xiu Yuan could feel a strange kind of nervousness tug at his heartstring and punctured his mind into apprehension as he walked beside Xiao Li. Whatâs more, during the entire time, he couldnât find an opportunity to say anything either.
Just as he watched as Xiao Li was about to walk out the hospital main entrance, he seized Xiao Liâs hand by force and pulled him into a corridor with no one inside.
âYouâŚâŚâ Qi Xiu Yuan looked at Xiao Li, taking in all the fine details that made up his stern facial features. With a type of uneasiness stifling his voice, he asked, âAre you angry?â
Baffled at those sudden words, Xiao Li asked instead, âWhat would I be angry about?â Just as he said that, his face couldnât help but burn red once he caught sight of Qi Xiu Yuan staring at his lips. He coughed in an effort to draw the manâs attention elsewhere, âIâm not.â
Qi Xiu Yuanâs eyes brightened up as he slowly moves closer to Xiao Li.
Watching his cautious appearance, Xiao Liâs heart suddenly softened a bit and surprisingly even his voice relaxed. âYouâve helped me so much, why would it be a big deal if I let you kiss me?â
Those words struck a cord in Qi Xiu Yuanâs tightened chest, leaving him at a loss for words. His expression was a mixture of embarrassment and grief as he maintained a hold on Xiao Liâs eyes. Again, and again his lips would part yet he remained speechless.
Xiao Li lowered his eyes, unable to look at him anymore, âIf thereâs nothing else, I have to leave.â
When he was about to turn around, Qi Xiu Yuan grabbed his arm and anxiously said, âWho said I have nothing else to say?â
Xiao Li twirled his head around to look at him again. Since he felt a bit sorry towards him, he relaxed his voice even more: âWhat else is there?â
Qi Xiu Yuan looked straight at him, âIâm worriedâŚâŚâ
âWorried about what?â
âWorried youâre not well.â Qi Xiu Yuan stared at him. There were many thoughts circling his head as he tried to sort them all. A moment later, he finally summoned up enough courage to speak. âDo you remember the day I saw you and that person called Da Gui talked? You knew that something happened to Han Jia. At that time, your expression was exactly like the one you have on now. You look extremely angry, as if you want to go and do something dangerousâŚâŚâ
Xiao Li was a bit shock as his eyes swept towards him. It wa
s only a moment later did he finally smiled, âIt seems, youâre able to tell the future huh?â
âIâm not joking with you.â Qi Xiu Yuanâs expression was grave once he found the voice to speak again, âDid Han Jia say something to you just now? Did something happen to him or is it something else? Xiao Li, youâŚâŚyou can tell me. Iâââ
This time, Xiao Li actually burst out laughing, âYouâre what? Are you going to bring your students with you to help me fight?â
Embarrassment painted across Qi Xiu Yuanâs face as he continued to look on at him for a moment at a loss for words. Xiao Liâs guilty conscience crept up. Never once had he felt that he has bullied someone like this before. So, with that in mind, he lightly loosened Qi Xiu Yuanâs grip on his arm and turn to leave.
But, he couldnât move.
Qi Xiu Yuan had embraced him from behind.
âQi Xiu Yuan,â Xiao Li heaved a sigh, âDonât be like this.â
âDo you only know how to say that sentence?â There was a bit of grievance inkling Qi Xiu Yuanâs voice, but he was still brimming with stubbornness.
Not being able to see his expression made Xiao Li felt a bit better than he did previously. It seemed, some words were easier to say this way. âDidnât I tell you before that I like women?â
âBut youâve never said that you âonlyâ like women.â As those words came out and filled the empty corridor, Qi Xiu Yuan tightened his hold on Xiao Li. âYou have feelings for me. When I kissed you, you responded to me.â
ââŚâŚI only felt grateful.â
âI donât believe thatâs how you express your gratitude.â Qi Xiu Yuanâs voice was mingled with anger that rose from his stomach, âIf you were that kind of person, you wouldnât have refused that old boss back then!â
Xiao Liâs body stiffened and his voice lost.
âXiao Li, donât be indifference towards me.â Qi Xiu Yuanâs voice softened into a gloomy tone. âHan Jia must have said something to youâŚâŚdid he say that I canât be trusted? He might be jealous of me. Believe me Xiao Li, I really love youâŚâŚitâs impossible for me now. Iâve already come to love you more and more. Even if you were to refuse me, you donât need to lie. Itâs not fair if you act like this towards me.â He continued to hug Xiao Li tightly from behind, refusing to let his hands go. In the quietness that followed, his cheeks easily pressed against Xiao Liâs neck and rubbed against it with a tantalizing desire.
Qi Xiu Yuan then whispered, âDonât treat me like this.â His voice was ridden with grief yet still resolute, weak yet still powerful as it attacked Xiao Liâs ear in close range.
Xiao Li remained grounded on the same spot. His thoughts were muddled with confusion and chaos. He thought that his plan to forcibly destroy the person behind him had simply collapsed even more he implemented it. âBe a bit more straightforward,â Xiao Li said to himself before he sighed and struggled free of Qi Xiu Yuanâs embrace. Then he turned around and face him straight on.
Their eyes locked.
âDonât say those nauseating words so easily.â He looked at Qi Xiu Yuan. All the while, the lighting in the corridor clearly displayed the sternness that resided in his eyes. âJust tell me, are you willing to wait for me or not?â
âWait for you?â Qi Xiu Yuan asked. As he looked at the long lashes under his eyes, he felt as though he was being sucked in. All he could do was to foolishly repeat those words again.
This time Xiao Li did not evade his eyes. He went on to say in a deep voice, âYou already know my identity. There are some thingsâŚâŚthat I must deal with. It can be very troublesome and time consuming but, if you are willing to wait, then when the time comesâŚâŚâ he paused, âWhen the time comes, I can give it a try with you.â
Qi Xiu Yuanâs eyes perfectly expressed what it meant to be pleased beyond oneâs expectations. It looked as though he wanted to pounce and overtake Xiao Li right there in the corridor, but seconds later a trace of anxiety streaked across the light in his eyes instead.
He looked at Xiao Li and asked, âWhy do you want to resolve it yourself? You can tell me. Xiao Li, Iâââ
âI donât want to drag you down.â Xiao Li said concisely, âItâs enough if itâs just me.â
As he looked straight ahead at the man in front of him, Xiao could see the flickers of light illuminating Qi Xiu Yuanâs eyes. The feelings that he could clearly sense provoked an uneasy sentiment out of him. But, without the slightest hesitation, Qi Xiu Yuan simply answered.
âOf course Iâm willing to wait. Iâll wait no matter how long it takes.â
Xiao Li kept his eyes on him, not once evading Qi Xiu Yuanâs. Within but a second, he suddenly smiled and stretch his hand out to hold the back of his neck. With some force, he pulled him in for a kiss.
At first he wanted to kiss Qi Xiu Yuanâs lips softly, but the other person was clearly excited by his action and forced him back against the wall for an even more frantic kiss instead.
Xiao Liâs hand was still behind Qi Xiu Yuanâs neck while the other hand was loosely holding on to his shoulder. His mind became infected with confusion as the surging heat radiating from Qi Xiu Yuanâs chest and eager tongue implored him. Soon, from within his throat came broken fragments of moans.
Hearing it, Qi Xiu Yuanâs movements were ravaged with such excitement that he practically began to bit and lick this handsome man, that was being pressed against the wall by him, lips. While both his hands cupped Xiao Liâs head, his fingers weaved into his hair, pulling him even closer so that he could kiss him even deeper, even more passionate.
Xiao Li was no longer able to think. It was not like the way all those women had kissed him. Nor was the feeling the same as the soft and gentle kiss that came from Qi Xiu Yuan before. This kiss was powerful, almost violent even. It was consumed with an unyielding desire, pushed to an extreme craze like passion. The longing to possess and conquer him mingling so harmoniously together were all things that he was not accustomed to.
But.
It also aroused the innate antagonistic urges in him into excitement. He pulled harder and tightened his grip on Qi Xiu Yuan then started to respond by deepening this kiss, leaving not even a mere centimeter between their sealed lips.
The moment Xiao Li initiated this tease and provoked him, Qi Xiu Yuan nearly lost all his reasons. He closely pressed against Xiao Liâs body before both his hand wandered freely everywhere. When his right hand reached into Xiao Liâs T-shirt and gently caressed the skin soft skin at his back, Xiao Li could sense his own intoxication sober. With this, he moved several layers of clothes and discovered the change between Qi Xiu Yuanâs legs.
How can this be?  Xiao Li felt that it was very absurd to think like this while a low moan escaped from the depths of Qi Xiu Yuan chest. Even more, he was gasping for breath in between this kiss.
âXiao Li, I didnât thinkâŚâŚâ he whispered as he continued to endlessly land light kisses on the side of Xiao Liâs neck. Then his lips parted to sucked in his collarbone before lightly biting and nibbling it. âXiao Li, Xiao Li, Iâm really happyâŚâŚâ said Qi Xiu Yuan as his kisses traveled up until it reached Xiao Liâs chin. Finally, his lips stopped at Xiao Liâs now tint lips again. It was just that this time, the kiss was soft and gentle as their lips grinded against each other.
âI really shouldnât have promised to wait for youâŚâŚâ he muttered which caused Xiao Li to stiffened. However, he then heard him say immediately after, âItâs seemsâŚI donât want to wait even a second longer anymoreâŚâŚâ
Understanding the actual meaning behind his words, Xiao Li could feel his entire face burning scarlet. He quickly exerted some strength into his hand and push Qi Xiu Yuan away. When Qi Xiu Yuan attempted to coil his arms around him again, Xiao Li found it both funny and extremely embarrassing. He pushed him yet again while saying, âYou said youâre willing to wait so just wait properly.â
Qi Xiu Yuan caught his hand that was used to pushed him before and was now resting on his shoulder. While looking at him affectionately, he takes Xiao Liâs hand and press it against his lips and kissed it before saying: âOkay.â\n