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Chapter 194: Jiang Yuan’s SUDDEN REPENTANCE

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《你丫上瘾了》

Chapter 194: Jiang Yuan’s SUDDEN REPENTANCE

Translator: Nancy Editor: Sae [Alec, where are you?]

That afternoon, Gu Wei Ting’s car was parked in front of the police station.

Within just second of his arrival, the Chief of Police rushed out to greet him. “General Gu, why didn’t you tell us in advance that you were coming here? I could have sent a car over to pick you up!”

Giving the eager man a quick glance of acknowledgement, Gu Wei Ting promptly headed inside the station with a wooden expression. Following closely behind him, the Chief of Police instructed his subordinate to serve a Gu Wei Ting a cup of tea.

Seeming somewhat perturbed, Gu Wei Ting waved his hand in refusal and said almost incoherently ‘there’s no need.’ Then looking squarely at the man in front of him, he resorted to not beating around the bush and bluntly asked, “What I’ve mentioned to you last time, how is it coming along?”

“We’ve been keeping surveillance on it at all time. Please wait a moment, I will retrieve the data.”

In just a short moment, the Chief of Police meticulously collated all the statistical data before handing it over to Gu Wei Ting.

These were all the recent call records collected through Bai Han Qi’s phone number. The main reason why he did not harass Bai Han Qi for information was so that he could quietly play out this plan in his own way. If he were to march to Bai Han Qi’s home, he was afraid that the disturbance would inadvertently alert him.

“We’ve organized the data in accordance with the frequency of each call from long to short distance. Generally speaking, the phone numbers that had a high frequency of calls were usually within Beijing. In all, not many were from outside of the province. In additions, the majority of calls were only made once and each time it lasted less than 10 seconds. We’ve concluded that those might have been made to the wrong numbers.”

Gu Wei Ting carefully examined the numbers from top to bottom, until he sharply focused his eyes on the fifth phone number.

“What area did this number come from?” Gu Wei Ting asked, keeping his mind open to any loophole.

The Chief of Police took a gander at it, “Oh, this is from Qingdao, Shandong. It’s considered to be one of the cities that has very frequent calls within the province.”

Gu Wei Ting narrowed his eyes in contemplation as brilliant rays of light silently flashed across his eyes, carrying with it a sense of fear that would wring anyone asunder.

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Once again, Gu Yang was summoned by Gu Wei Ting to the military base.

“Have you been busy lately?” Gu Wei Ting asked with a considerably soft tone.

Hearing that, Gu Yang faintly replied, “It’s been good. I have some people help out with specific projects so I only need to gather and report the collected materials.”

“There’s a small matter that I want to trouble you with, but I’m not sure whether it’s convenient for you or not.”

“Hehe. Uncle, there’s no need to be so polite with me.”

Gu Wei Ting smiled and said, “You’re an adult now. It’s only normal that I should also be courteous when speaking to you. Besides, you already have your own career. I can’t just conveniently take advantage of you just because we’re related. Nor can I randomly waste your time!”

“It’s fine, I’m not busy. Just be direct with what you have to say,” Gu Yang replied.

Noting Gu Yang’s carefree attitude, Gu Wei Ting’s complexion slightly changed as a strange look of complication took root in his gaze.

“Have you had any contact with Gu Hai?”

“No”, Gu Yang replied sternly.

Gu Wei Ting nodded his head, “Okay then. Since you’re not busy, help me search for Gu Hai and bring him back. I don’t want to use my personal power to search all over the country for him. This would be a disadvantage to my reputation if it were to leak out and worse, this kind of situation is completely unacceptable in the army.”

“Where am I supposed to find him? He had already cut off all contacts with us. At this point, looking for them is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.”

“I’ll give you a clue. They are in Qingdao, Shandong.”

After hearing those words, Gu Yang was still able to perfectly disguise the surprise that beckoned to shoot out from within his eyes. “How do you know that they’re in Qingdao?” Gu Yang asked while feigning ignorant.

“Through investigation.” Gu Wei Ting replied matter-of-factly.

Silence overtook Gu Yang.

“If I continue with the investigation, I'll definitely be able to find their exact location but I don’t want to personally handle this matter. Don’t ask me for the reason. I’m feeling really uneasy at the moment. In short, I have confidence in you and I want to entrust you with the task of dealing with this strenuous ordeal.”

A sense of guilt squirmed its way into Gu Yang’s conscience as he watched the uneasiness riddling Gu Wei Ting’s face.

“Since he has done something like this, you’re still acknowledging him as your son?”

“If I acknowledge it, he is. If I don't, then he isn't.” [1]

While Gu Yang continued to ponder on that phrase, Gu Wei Ting had already walked out of the room.

“General!”

The person standing in front of Gu Wei Ting was a man name Hua Yun Hui, a subordinate that he had personally enlisted to receive special force training. Normally, Gu Wei Ting does not call on him for assistance. The only exception to this would be when Sun Jingwei had his hands full, Gu Wei Ting would then hand over some missions for Hua Yun Hui to handle.

“I have a mission for you.”

Standing perfectly straight, Hua Yun Hui focused all his attention on his commanding general before he spoke in a seemingly monotone voice. “Yes General. I am at your service.”

“You can relax a bit.” Gu Wei Ting’s large hand pressed on Hua Yun Hui’s shoulder, “This mission involves my family matters, so there’s no need to be so serious.”

“Family matters?” Hua Yun Hui asked with curiosity, “Isn’t Sun Jingwei always in charge of your personal matter?”

“He has his hands full lately.”

The truth was, Gu Wei Ting does not fully trust Sun Jingwei anymore.

“There’s someone I want you to keep an eye on. It doesn’t matter what method you use, you must keep surveillance on his whereabouts 24/7. Don’t let him out of your sight.”

Hua Yun Hui’s nerves immediately tensed, “Who?”

“My nephew, Gu Yang.”

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When Sun Jingwei saw Gu Wei Ting returned, he rushed to him and asked, “General, where did you go just now?”

Gu Wei Ting’s stern gaze immediately swept towards him, “What happened?”

“Just now, your wife came to look for you.”

“Jiang Yuan?” Gu Wei Ting’s brows wrinkled into a small frown, “When did she came here?”

“She just left a moment ago. I let her wait in the room but, once she saw that you weren’t here, she immediately left. General, you should show more concern towards her. When something of this nature happens, it’s only normal that everyone will find it hard to take. After all is said and done, she is a nonetheless a woman. Psychologically, she won’t be able to handle certain things as well as you do. When I saw her a moment ago, I can tell that her mental state doesn’t look too well at all.”

Glancing away, Gu Wei Ting did not say anything else. He continued to busy his time away with work late into the night before he eventually instructed the chauffeur to take him home.

Even as the darkness rolled into the night sky, Jiang Yuan has yet to be taken in by slumber. She sat alone in the dining room lost in thought.

When she heard the door opening, she slowly raised her head for a look.

As Gu Wei Ting walked in, he casually turned his head for a glance and saw Jiang Yuan sitting not too far way. The dim lighting casted against her form revealed the paleness that masked her delicate face. Jiang Yuan stood up and slowly walked towards Gu Wei Ting, her appearance was sickly and drained, unlike her usually lively self.

“Have you eaten? If not, I’ll go cook something.” She asked as she does every day.

Just as Jiang Yuan was about to turn away, Gu Wei Ting grabbed hold of her hand, “Don’t worry, I’ve eaten.”

The only word that came out of Jiang Yuan’s mouth then was “oh”.

In the past, Jiang Yuan had always longed for Gu Wei Ting to return home as soon as possible, just like an imperial concubine longing for the Emperor to personally come to her. Every night, she would lay on the bed and hope for a day where if she were to wake up in the middle of the night, the pillow beside her would unexpectedly be occupied by another person. However, even though Gu Wei Ting was calmly beside her now, she still felt nothing but emptiness.

“It’s quite late already. Why aren’t you sleeping yet?” Gu Wei Ting asked while taking in the details of her face.

Letting out a faint smile, Jiang Yuan said almost incoherently, “I can’t sleep.”

The Jiang Yuan in Gu Wei Ting’s mind was always full of life and energy. Simply put, she was straightforward, outspoken and quick to word her thoughts when needed. When she is feeling uneasy about something, gritting her teeth and fuming with anger was one of her many actions but when she consumed with happiness, she would dance around. In all, she can sometimes be vicious and lovely at other times…..so it was quite rare to see her rather quiet like this.

Gu Wei Ting held Jiang Yuan’s hand and asked with a soothing tone, “Why can’t you sleep?”

“I miss my son.” Jiang Yuan answered honestly.

Gu Wei Ting slowly closed his eyes and willed his heart rate to slow down at the anger that seemed to rose within him. For the past few days, his words were too harsh when he had randomly bellowed in anger. Thinking about his own previous actions now, he suddenly began to hate those kinds of interactions.

“You didn’t go see Ban Han Qi?”

Jiang Yuan shook her head.

Gu Wei Ting was somewhat flabbergasted. Based on Jiang Yuan’s personality, it would have not been a surprise if she had gone to the Bai’s home and cause a complete mess.

“Why didn’t you go?”

Glancing over at him with delicate eyes, Jiang Yuan softly replied, “For the past few days, I’ve been thinking about the words that Lao Bai said. He said the reason Luo Yin has feelings towards another man was because he has a mother that’s neglects him, which in turn caused him to start rejecting women.”

“That’s utter nonsense!” Gu Wei Ting said angrily. “What type of objective reasoning is that? The truth is there, is only one reason. The two of them are bastards!”

Jiang Yuan maintained her silence.

Calming himself down, Gu Wei Ting lit a cigarette and slowly smoked it.

Without any warning, Jiang Yuan started to sob spasmodically.

Gu Wei Ting turned his head for a glance, while his brows slightly pinched together.

“Look at yourself, what are you crying for? You’re already an adult...come here. Don’t cry anymore….” said Gu Wei Ting as he pulled out a tissue and wiped Jiang Yuan’s tears away.

Even then, Jiang Yuan continued to sob sporadically while saying, “I suddenly feel that my son is pitiful. Before, when he was sensible, I’ve never once thought that he was pitiful. But now that he has done something like this, I suddenly feel especially sorry and regretful. Every night, I would dream of him. And in it, he’s out in the world, alone and famish. He’s only 18 years old...other kids his age are still in their parents’ embrace, asking for something to eat and drink. Yet, my 18 years old son is wandering alone. Even though he has a home, he cannot return to it.”

Gu Wei Ting’s heart softened, however his tone is still as stern as ever.

“They brought it upon themselves. It is really worth it for you to be sorry and regretful?”

With her tears stained face, Jiang Yuan turned to face Gu Wei Ting, “Lao Gu, have you ever thought why our sons’ relationship became like this? Doesn’t it have a direct relation with our marriage?”

“What are you trying to say?” Gu Wei Ting’s vision gradually sank. “We're married. Does it make any sense for you to say these things now?”

“I don’t regretting marrying you. I’ve just been thinking why Xiao Hai grew to like Luo Yin and why Luo Yin had also grown to like Xiao Hai. As I kept thinking about it, I only found one possibility. That is, these two boys both lacked maternal love. For Xiao Hai, his mother passed away and Luo Yin was not with me since he was little. So, when they’re together, they must have felt a bit of sympathy for each other.”

“There are many people out there that lack maternal love. How many of them would actually do something like that?”

With emptiness coloring her eyes, Jiang Yuan picked up a pillow and held it against her chest.

“Lao Gu, did you know why Gu Hai suddenly changed his attitude towards you?”

Gu Wei Ting has always held some suspicions regarding this matter. At first, he wanted to ask about it, but as time went by, he thought that it was superfluous, so rather than mentioning it again, he merely took it as his son had finally gotten over it.

“It’s because Luo Yin found out the truth about Gu Hai’s mother’s death.”

Gu Wei Ting’s body shook in shock as he stared at her in incredulity. Suddenly, his pupils seemed to have split open, paving way for a luminous light to shoot out towards Jiang Yuan’s face.

“What did you say?”

Jiang Yuan choked in between sobs as she spoke, “Sun Jingwei didn’t want me to tell you. He was afraid that you’ll be upset and suffer again. And... I didn’t want to tell you either because I was afraid you’ll keep thinking of her. But now, I’m even more afraid that my son will suffer. He is the only person in this world that has my blood.”

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Translator’s Note:

[1]认则有，不认则无 - To acknowledge it means that it exists. To not acknowledge it means it doesn't.

This translation is closer to the phrase that Gu Wei Ting said, but due to the awkwardness and cryptic meaning that it gives to the overall translation, I decided to change it. Do take note, this translation might change. - Sae

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embhm · 8 years ago

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Chapter 191: A JOURNEY OF LOVE

While reading, if available, please read the footnotes at the end of the chapter for clarification.

THANK YOU SIENNA for translating this super long chapter!! <3

Note–> Sae: Should I force you to add a witty note? Alec: Does it have to be witty? Just add yours! I liked your notes! 😝 Sae: Because it’s cute XD. [actually, it’s because I’m too lazy to write a proper one.] Also, JS! Look what you’ve done to me. T^T

Translator: Sienna Editor: Sae + Alec

As always, THANK YOU for reading and enjoying the start of a NEW ADVENTURE with our boys:

GU HAI & BAI LUO YIN

《你丫上瘾了》

Chapter 191: A JOURNEY OF LOVE

During the first day inside the dark and cold tunnel, Gu Yang secretly prayed that Gu Wei Ting would not discover his existence too early. In this way, not only would it give Gu Hai a bit more time to fight his way out but the two could also escape without any hindrance.

Once the second day arrived, Gu Yang found it slightly difficult to endure the harsh conditions. Simply put, this tunnel was not meant for a human being to stay in. For someone like Gu Yang, it felt like he was being cooked in pot of cold stew. If it was just a matter of it being the cold weather, then he could easily handle it. But, the main problem was the dampness. Since Gu Yang has sensitive skin, it took only about ten hours for the painful itches to form and spread throughout the surface of his body. When the itches became too unbearable, Gu Yang would frequently untie the rope around his wrists and scratch his skin to relieve himself. Nonetheless, even as he suffered, he still prayed to the Heaven that Gu Wei Ting would come down a little later. This way, Gu Hai could run a bit further.

When the third day finally rolled in, Gu Yang started to curse in anger.

Gu Wei Ting, you ruthless fascist! Gu Hai is your son! He’s been in the tunnel for eight days already!! Think about it, eight full days without eating, drinking or sleeping; don’t mention a human being, even Superman would die!! Even if you’re ready to punish your own family for justice, can’t you at least look at your son’s corpse? Don’t tell me that you want to save some expenses on cremation, so you resorted to directly burying your son down here like this, is that it?

With resentment, Gu Yang picked up the water bottle beside him but before he managed to take a sip, he discovered that it was already empty.

Gu Yang’s body had long been ridden with frostbites that seemed to have drilled into his bones, leaving him numb… Aside from his stomach, he has lost all feeling in all the other vital organs in his body. Even worse, the only food supply that could possibly keep him alive was also scarce.

With each passing minute, Gu Yang’s admiration towards Gu Hai increased to a whole new level. He couldn’t even start to imagine how Gu Hai could endure such a dreadful situation without any water for the past five days. Not only that, he was still able to walk properly after being pulled out of the tunnel!

What a fucking capable person!

But when Gu Yang pondered on it a bit longer, there was something else that influenced him to be such a capable person.

Someone like Gu Hai was able to survive under these harsh conditions was purely due to an unprecedented sense of willpower and motivation that drove him forward. Inadvertently, it was worth it for him to endure all these hardships. But what the hell am I doing here? Is it for the sake of protecting their love? What does their love have to do with me? Haven’t I been against their relationship the entire time?

Poor, pitiful Gu Yang. Even after enduring this senseless torment for three days, he still doesn’t know why he let himself be reeled into it.

One hour…I’m going to give you only one more hour. If you don’t save me in an hour, I’ll!!… I’ll climb up by myself!

During this entire ordeal, there was one other person experiencing this torment with Gu Yang. This person was none other than Sun Jingwei. Every single night as he closed his eyes and allowed sleep to overtake him, he suffered from horrible nightmares. In these dreams, Gu Hai would struggle and cry out for help with tears–that have been mixed with dirt–rolling down his face.

For the last three days, Sun Jingwei’s complexion has gradually changed from a somewhat healthy wheat-colored tone into an unsightly sallow shade of brown. Unsurprisingly, even his spirit was subjected to an agonizing torment. His tolerance toward this cruel act has been completely destroyed, leaving behind only sympathy to riddle his mind. For him, nothing is more important than a human life. He would rather be demoted than look on without helping as a child lay dying beneath his room.

As a matter of fact, an hour before, Gu Yang had already prepared to climb out. However, his hands and feet were bound. During the past two days, he could untie the ropes with much ease. But unfortunately, he was met with complete disaster today. This time around, both his hands have already gone numb, and as a result, he couldn’t even summon an ounce of strength to tear at the rope. Nevertheless, it was also thanks to his inability to untie the ropes that the time was delayed, or else his efforts for the last two days would have been in vain.

Meanwhile, Sun Jingwei had removed the floorboard and proceeded to make his way into the tunnel.

In that moment, Gu Yang had already wriggled himself towards this opening of the tunnel. In turn, this would allow the unaware Sun Jingwei to have a much better chance of finding him. Once Sun Jingwei came close to where Gu Yang was laying, Gu Yang was suddenly frightened to the point that the hairs on his skin stood tall and it was not from the cold this time.

Where the hell did he come from? The opening of the tunnel is obliviously closed!

After his initial panic had settled, Gu Yang was suddenly dragged by a powerful force from the other opening of the tunnel. As soon as his eyes came into contact with the bright light, his entire body became rigid as stone.

Gu Hai, you bastard! I’ll fucking kill you!!! Why didn’t you tell me that there’s another opening right here? If you’ve told me earlier, I would have fucking escaped already!!!

After this realization, Gu Yang tried to calm his aching nerves from exploding. Since his face was covered with a thick layer of mud as dark as the night sky, it was hard to make out his features clearly. Due to this, Sun Jingwei mistook him as Gu Hai.

“Xiao Hai, I remember the day you went down, you weren’t tied up like this. This… why are you tied up now?” Sun Jingwei was about to untie the ropes around Gu Yang’s body but he was stopped in his tracks by just a few words from the person in front of him.

“Uncle Sun, it’s me, Gu Yang.”

Sun Jingwei’s expression went dull immediately. Then, as he carefully looked at the trussed up man once more, he finally realized that it really wasn’t Gu Hai.

“You……You……”

Gu Yang spoke first, “Quick, call my uncle. I have something important to discuss with him.”

In less than a minute, Gu Wei Ting came bursting into the room.

Once Gu Yang saw Gu Wei Ting, his face that was drawn with great injustice like that of Dou E’s[1]pitiful situation, instantly looked as though he is ready to take down the opponent that appeared in front of him.

“Uncle, you have to find justice for me!” Gu Yang waved his hands and feet, intentionally showing Gu Wei Ting the ropes. “When I came to look for you that day, I had orignally wanted to try and persuade Gu Hai. But! Who would’ve thought the brat had such an evil scheme in mind! He tied me up and shoved me into the tunnel. If Uncle Sun didn’t pull me out in time, I would’ve died in the tunnel by now!”

After listening to Gu Yang’s explanation, Gu Wei Ting’s expression was simply drawn with a complete sense of loss. But no matter how furious he was, he must undo the ropes on Gu Yang’s body first.

“Didn’t you send me a message before you left that day?”

Gu Yang forced a bitter smile, “Gu Hai walked out of here wearing my clothes. Think about it, how could I have sent you that message?”

An image of a powerful and magnificent hurricane was engraved on Gu Wei Ting’s face like a live painting.

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Two days ago, Bai Luo Yin and Gu Hai diligently loaded their cars with food and clothes. Under Bai Han Qi’s earnest and attentive gaze, they officially set out together on a journey of elopement.

Bai Han Qi watched, seemingly lost in thought, as the shadows of the two cars gradually disappeared into the distance.

“Hey, I don’t really know if doing this is for their own good or will it harm them instead…..” Aunt Zou’s face was filled with anxiety when she expressed her concern.

Hearing those words, Bai Han Qi laughed thoughtlessly, “We’ll just give it a try. Not preparing might turn out to be a good thing.”

“Try it out?” Aunt Zou suddenly pinched Bai Han Qi’s cheek, “Is there any father out there like you? You’re carelessly treating your son’s youth like an experiment! What if it fails, who will take responsibility and compensate for it?”

“In life, there’s no direct path that will genuinely lead to true success or complete failure. Every single step taken is a meaningful experience. Walking on a crooked path isn’t necessarily a bad thing. And at the same time, walking on the correct path the entire time isn’t necessarily a good thing either.”

“That seems reasonable enough……” Aunt Zou’s brows rose as she shot Bai Han Qi a side glance.

Bai Han Qi laughed mischievously, “Of course it is. For young people like them, traveling the world is not a bad thing. Who on earth hasn’t done a few absurd or idiotic things during their lifetime?! Just look at such an honest and well-behaved man like me. When I was young, I still managed to do one or two groundbreaking things by myself.”

“What groundbreaking things?” Aunt Zou asked.

“At that time, my parents were completely against my marriage with Jiang Yuan, but I was bold enough to follow my dreams. They also used all means possible to obstruct our marriage. Let me tell you, they even threatened to disown me. Despite it all, I refused to compromise with them. It’s our love, so why should other people have a decision in it?!!” Bai Han Qi’s expression was packed with pride and dignity.

“And then what happened?” Aunt Zou asked intentionally.

Bai Han Qi’s shoulders collapsed as he answered, “After that, we divorced…”

“From your words, isn’t it clear that this was a bad decision then?” Aunt Zou’s voice carried a hint of anger, “But you still allowed them to leave!”

“With that said, if I hadn’t divorced Jiang Yuan at that time, would I have been able to remarry again? Would I have met you?”

Aunt Zou was rendered speechless, “…”

Having said that, Bai Han Qi became even more pleased with himself, “That’s why everything has its own advantages and disadvantage. The key is knowing at what given time do you measure its worth. I am a man who has faith in life. I believe that in your life, there exists a meeting with another person that is carefully planned by the Heavens. When the time comes, you will encounter such a person, a kind person possibly. But at times, you will also encounter some disasters. Honestly, for those kinds of matter, even if you want to avoid them, you can’t…”

Aunt Zou heaved a heavy sigh, “It’s such a pity. Yin Zi’s homeroom teacher called us yesterday. I was told that Yin Zi achieved brilliant results in every competition he participated in. Because of this, the school is considering giving him a recommendation for a university without him having to take the entrance examination. They also mentioned that Yin Zi should return to school and decide on this matter as soon as possible.”

“Huh?” Bai Han Qi’s complexion paled, “When did this happen? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

“I’ve told you already. I explained it to you last night. You even said ‘yeah’ to me.”

Bai Han Qi suddenly hit his forehead, “Oh no, I must’ve fallen asleep already at that time.”

“You regret it now?” Aunt Zou asked.

“……How can that be?” Bai Han Qi laughed awkwardly, while maintaining his ‘wise man’ like’ image, “This was a decision that I made after carefully thinking it all through. How can I simply go back on my words?!”

Aunt Zou merely nodded her head in response and said, “Well, let’s go home then.”

As Bai Han Qi turned around and began to walk, a subtle thought floated into his mind, but at that time, he didn’t voice it so as to avoid it. After feeling stifled for a while, he couldn’t help but to ask. “Did that teacher say which university they want to recommend him to?”

There was moment of silence before Aunt Zou replied, still somewhat hesitant, “It should be Qinghua University. In anycase, if it’s not Qinghua University, then it’s Beijing University.”[2]

At the mention of those two universities, Bai Han Qi’s tense body immediately twirled at full speed. Within just seconds, his clumsy legs rushed off in the direction that Gu Hai and Bai Luo Yin had driven away in. He shouted at the top of his lungs, hoping that maybe his voice would be heard. “SON! My brilliant son……”

Meanwhile, Aunt Zou hastily ran after him. With just a few large strides, she was able to grab hold of him. With a flustered and exasperated expression, she scolded him, “Why are you chasing after him now, huh? They are long gone!.”

A mask of distress settled cozily on Bai Han Qi’s fine face.

Sighing yet again, Aunt Zou resorted to dragging Bai Han Qi back, “Enough. Just accept your fate. This is also a part of Heaven’s plan. You won’t be able to catch up to them.”

Bai Han Qi gritted his teeth, “The Heavens are really despicable!”

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On the road, Gu Hai and Bai Luo Yin drove in separate cars. Surprisingly, neither of them showed any sign of fear in having to escape in the middle of a difficult situation, or of having to be far away from their families. Instead, what hovered over them was the fresh and brilliant color of youth. Perhaps this brilliance occurred after they had experienced all those tribulations along with the immense pressure that they have endured to get this far. So now that they are finally free, they suddenly discovered that being alive is truly a beauty that should be held at the highest degree.

Rather than confining yourself in a cage, which doesn’t only harm you but also others, it is better to escape and enjoy the freedom and happiness to your heart’s content.

In their mind, this is only one of the many journeys that they will both take in their life together. Why not take advantage of their youth and go crazy while living to the fullest?!

Once they arrived at a desolate countryside bordering the mountain range, the two cars gradually slowed down before coming to a complete stop.

“Do you want to take a leak?” Gu Hai asked.

Bai Luo Yin nodded his head.

Finding that simple gesture rather lovable, Gu Hai grinned at him, “Then, let’s go together.”

Bai Luo Yin easily pushed Gu Hai to the side, “You better keep your distance from me.”

Instead of complying to those words, Gu Hai simply took out his huge cock; all the while, a wide and bright smile spread across his face.

Sighing, Bai Luo Yin grabbed Gu Hai’s body and turned him to the other side so that both of them were standing back to back.

“That won’t do!” Gu Hai cried out as he quickly turned his body back, “If I face that side, it’s going against the wind! Do you want me to piss all over myself?”

Bai Luo Yin’s shoulders quivered happily.

It has been a long time since Gu Hai had last seen Bai Luo Yin smile or laugh. The beauty that those smiles held was so radiant that the sight of it caused his heart to throb just a bit faster. As if captured by the moment, Gu Hai couldn’t restrain his eyes from drawing towards Bai Luo Yin’s seemingly dazzling face. His gaze trailed from the other boy’s face, then down a glance, then up a glance and back down again, lower and lower his stare went……

Bai Luo Yin cleared his throat, “Hey bro, you’re pissing on your hand.”

Pulled back from his daze, Gu Hai hastily look down.

“Where? My hands are dry.”

Meanwhile, Bai Luo Yin merely smiled without saying anything.

Gu Hai knew without being told that he was being fooled. So, as Bai Luo Yin fixed his pants, Gu Hai deliberately groped his round and plump butt cheeks a few times. Surprisingly, there was no retort.

After they finished settling their business, Bai Luo Yin–who loves being neat and clean–took out a bottle of water to pour it for Gu Hai to wash his hands.

“What a waste!” Gu Hai complained. Ever since he came out of the tunnel, he had notably adopted a great habit of conserving water.

Once their hands were cleaned, the two leaned against the car for a smoke.

While taking a look around the area Gu Hai asked, “Do you recognize this road?”

Without bothering to look, Bai Luo Yin simply shook his head, “I don’t recognize anything. This is the first time I traveled out this far.”

“Don’t tell me, you’ve never left Beijing before?”

“If you asked me this question two months ago, that’s what I’d definitely say. Unfortunately for you, I took a trip to Tianjin a while ago.”

“You went to Tianjin?” Gu Hai had not even an ounce of interest as he spoke, “What were you doing in Tianjin??”

“I went there with You Qi.”

Hearing those words, a hint of bitter jealousy began to saturate the air around them. Gu Hai lightly brushed away his cigarette butt while mocking Bai Luo Yin, “So, you’ve eloped with him before?”

Although he knew that Gu Hai said those words out of spite, Bai Luo Yin’s face still sank. Then he faintly said, “Believe it or not, I’ll drive the car back right now?”

Noting the sudden change in his complexion and his voice, Gu Hai chuckled for a moment. He faced Bai Luo Yin and inched closer before taking a bite of his chin. The scent of the cigarette wafted along his chin then into his breath, mingling with the scent of weeds and wild flowers. Combined together, they gave off a natural and unruly sense of excitement.

“Hurry up and decide. Where should our first stop be?” Gu Hai asked with one last pinch of Bai Luo Yin’s cheek.

Instead of helping, Bai Luo Yin made things even more difficult for Gu Hai, “I can’t think of anything in such a short time.”

Gu Hai contemplated for a while before speaking, “How about this? I have a trick.”

In the height of their youth, Bai Luo Yin watched on blankly as Gu Hai took off his shoe and threw it up in the air. Then with a thud, the shoe landed on the ground.

Their eyes simultaneously traveled downward. The shoe pointed west.

“Okay, we’ll go that way then.”

In the end, Bai Luo Yin merely stared at Gu Hai, at loss for words, “……”

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Translator’s Note:

[1] Dou’e: the main female character from Chuzhou in a play (The Injustice to Dou E) written by Guan Hanqing. The story tells about a poor, innocent woman who was wronged, accused of killing, and tortured before she was sentenced to death. Before her execution, she swore that her innocence would be proven if three events occurred after she died, which were: her blood will spill on her clothes but it will not drip onto the ground, heavy snowfall will occur in the middle of the summer and the snow will cover her body, and Chuzou will experience drought for three years. The three events happened after Dou E’s death. Years later, when her spirit appeared before her father, her father reinvestigated her case and her innocence was brought to light. Then, the people who were involved in wronging her received their due punishments.

[2] Qinghua University and Peking University are two of the best academic institutions in China, both located in Beijing.

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Original Novel by Chai Ji Dan

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