Chapter 2: 2: Aren’t You Going to Tell Me to Go With You?
Qingge was laying in bed bored as he stared up at the ceiling when his door suddenly opened. Yujing walked in wearing a dark casual suit and a solemn expression on his face. His suit fit him well and showed off his wide shoulders, narrow waist and long legs. It made people take note of his face, deep facial features and beautiful eyes. He walked in and headed straight for Qingge. Hm? Wasn't he supposed to come tomorrow? In his first life, Qingge would go and find Liu Yang himself after being discharged and the trio would end up meeting along the way. But that wouldn't happen until tomorrow. Why was he here earlier by a whole day?
Qingge looked at the man in front of him. His temperament was still good despite having a difficult childhood where he had to struggle tremendously just to survive. He had the ability to overcome adversity and rise up. Some people had that kind of strength, while others, even if you gave them a company and made them president, would never become anything more than small fry. And Liu Yang was the smallest fry ever.
Qingge was angry and distressed. Who was Liu Yang? Would he have been able to handle it? Probably not!
"You are...?" Qingge wanted to present a good image so he tried to sit up to greet Yujing properly. This was technically the second time the two had ever met, at least in this life anyways. From his previous life, he knew that he held a special place in Yujing's heart. Would Yujing confess this time as well? And if so, how should he answer? Should he hesitate and be a bit reserved or should he immediately agree, pack his bags and go home with him?
It was a pity that Qingge forgot to consider the reality of his weakass body and its need for IV drips. Just as he sat up, envisioning Yujing's confession, his hand pulled the needle, yanking the IV bag towards him and slamming it straight into his face.
"Careful." Yujing thought he would see a decadent youth lounging in bed, who would have guessed that said youth would actually try to greet him properly? He helped reposition the IV bag and its stand before bringing a pillow over to help Qingge prop himself up.
After pouring a glass of water he thought about how to start the conversation. "Do you remember me? I'm Duan Yujing, I promised your mother I'd take care of you. Will you come back with me?"
Qingge stopped the glass part way to his lips and blinked a few times. In what world is this considered a confession? "Eh? No, sorry. You're a stranger. I can't go with a stranger." He was not budging unless he heard a full on confession! Living with someone in that way just wouldn't be right. Qingge was very traditional. You didn't live together unless you were in a declared committed relationship! He hadn't lived together with Liu Yang in his previous life exactly because Liu Yang never declared his intentions toward him. Liu Yang only said that he liked him. In reality he was treated more like an atm and was coaxed by pretty words to part with all his money.
His nose turned sour and his eyes got a little red from remembering his foolish self. Was it so unreasonable to want a thoughtful lover? If Liu Yang couldn't do it, then he shouldn't have pretended!
Yujing felt helpless upon seeing Qingge's aggrieved expression. He wondered if his words were that bad. Did Qingge think he didn't are? He used a tissue to wipe Qingge's tears. "Qingge do you really not remember me? I'm Yujing. Auntie introduced us once. Remember? I really like you. Come home with me OK? I promise to take good care of you."
Qingge sniffed, his eyes still red. "What did you just say?" The confession came too fast and was too basic! What about the good parts? The sweet words! The promises! There needed to be a good and proper declaration.
Yujing's face took on a hint of color as he smiled and looked at Qingge. There was warmth and tenderness in his eyes as he reached out and held Qingge by the shoulders. He spoke earnestly, "I said I, Duan Yujing, like you, Lin Qingge. I want to take care of you and be with you for the rest of our lives. Are you willing?"
He spoke with confidence, clearly and slowly, with no trace of hesitation, but in reality he was dying of nervousness! Did Qingge come out of the closet because there was someone he already liked? In that case, the best he could do was guard him and prevent others from doing him wrong.
"OK." The youth bowed his head and whispered softly. His heart was brimming with joy.
"It's okay, you don't-" Yujing thought that maybe he was being too aggressive, maybe he was scaring Qingge. He was about to placate him and tell him he didn't have to reply right away when he heard the soft whisper. Wait. What did he just hear? Just to be clear he asked, "You are willing? If you don't want to, you don't have to. Don't force yourself."
"Would you ever do me wrong?"
"No, I'd try to always make you happy."
"Would you ever force me to do something I don't like?"
"No, you can do whatever you want. I'll make the money, you spend it." Yujing laughed.
"My health is rubbish. Are you gonna hold it against me?" Qingge asked. His body was too chicken weak. Intimacy could be a problem. Even if the other really liked him, it was still troublesome.
"No problem. I have a doctor friend with awesome medical expertise. He'll be able to help you make any adjustments you need."
"Well that's fine then. It's not like I have any place to go anyways." Although he spoke in a light tone, inside his heart was screaming. Yujing hurry up and take me away already! I don't mind if I lose my virginity to you!
Yujing breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Qingge was willing, it didn't matter if his heart was somewhere else. Just wait, he'd definitely win him over!
"Are you hurt anywhere?" Yujing reached over and carefully touched Qingge's face where a red palm print still clearly showed. It was really distressing to him! Qingge's skin was too tender! To hold onto a slap mark for so long.
Qingge's face felt a little hot where Yujing's fingers lay. Even though Liu Yang swindled him with sweet words, they never had much physical intimacy. This was all very new to him, so Yujing's sudden closeness nearly made him jump out in surprise. His touch combined with his words really made Qingge's heart pound. He was really nervous!
"It's okay, the doctor put some ointment on it." Qingge whispered. He didn't trust his voice and tried hard to restrain his impulses, reminding himself he couldn't fall, definitely couldn't fall in love.
"In that case, we can leave whenever you want to. Do you need to go back to the Lin house to pack anything?" Yujing really wanted to laugh when he saw Qingge's blank expression. How was it that after so many years, his first time meeting him again, he would have such a dopey look, a bit shy, a bit simple? It was honestly too adorable! His defenses dropped with just a few sweet phrases, it was too easy to read his heart.
"I don't have to go back. My things are all there." Qingge pointed to the two suitcases in the corner.
"OK then I'll just verify your condition with the doctors. If they clear you, do you want to leave today?"
"Can you promise me one thing?" Qingge asked, unconsciously twisting his fingers and leaning over.
"What is it?"
"I'll go back with you, but you can't bully me and you can't wrong me either. And you can't be jealous of other people. If you can't promise me these things, then I won't go with you." It took a lot for him to screw up the courage to ask those things. Although he knew in his heart that Yujing was sincere, he still wanted him to promise. It was just a way for him to get peace of mind.
If Qingge's mother could witness this scene she would have sighed at how serious the two were being. It had always been like this for their family. When they fell in love, they fell wholeheartedly, never turning back, never giving up. Unfortunately, this kind of loyalty in love was what made the family decline in power and prestige. She herself had fallen in love with the wrong person. Despite knowing this, she couldn't change her feelings. The only thing she could do was try to leave her child in the care of someone kind.
"Yes, all these things I promise you." Yujing looked at Qingge in the eyes and spoke with conviction.
Upon hearing this Qingge laughed joyfully, his catlike eyes shining crystal clear with charm.
Yujing sighed. Qingge was so honest and true. Despite knowing the treacherous hearts of people, he still chose to treat them with kindness and sincerity. His purity came from the fact that he still believed in people despite knowing how deviously they could behave.
"Yujing, I want to eat peaches! Since you weren't here earlier, there was no one to help me peel them." Qingge laughed as he pointed to a peach on the cabinet. He really couldn't contain his cheer since Yujing confessed to him. Then and there he made a promise. He would treat Yujing with his whole heart, honestly, and truly.
Indeed there are people with some strange abilities in this world. To be able to sell themselves with such good cheer, it was fortunate that the buyer was a normal and good person eh?
Yujing wasn't sure if Qingge's constitution could handle fruits yet. "Can you eat this? Let me ask the doctor to come and see. If it's safe then I'll cut it up for you OK?" He could tell Qingge was in a good mood and he didn't want to ruin it by denying him, but he wanted to check first with the doctor.
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