“Mr. Redhawk usually finishes his paintings using very tiny pens. Each painting is so detailed that it’s hard to believe the artist is actually blind…”
The guide nearby patiently explained to the guests at the art exhibition. Behind her, there was a black and white painting framed in a simple black frame.
In the painting, a swan was pushing a cart with its feet, while a hippopotamus sat in the cart. On the hippopotamus’ back, there was a small rabbit holding a brush to help with bathing.
The entire painting looked lively and interesting. After hearing the guide’s explanation, everyone present sighed in amazement.
Lin Ting quietly pulled on Shen Chuhan’s sleeve and whispered, “Mr. Redhawk is incredible. He paints by feeling and can even add Braille to his artwork. I’m learning from him too.”
Lin Ting’s eyelashes fluttered a few times, his dark eyes fixed straight ahead, and the corners of his lips lifted slightly. His expressions were so natural that no flaws would be noticeable to anyone observing him.
Shen Chuhan lowered his eyes and glanced at Lin Ting’s slender white fingers that tugged his sleeves. After a few moments, he reached over and clasped Lin Ting’s cold fingertips in his own hand.
Lin Ting felt a rush of warmth as Shen Chuhan held his cold fingers. Subconsciously, he stiffened a little, startled by the unexpected sensation. It was as if his nerves had been heightened several times over in that moment, causing his heart to race and his thick eyelashes to flutter in a moment of panic.
“If there’s a chance, I’d really like to see Mr. Lin’s artwork,” Shen Chuhan expressed. His magnetic voice echoed in Lin Ting’s ears.
Lin Ting had felt a bit embarrassed. He confessed, “In comparison to Mr. Redhawk’s, my work is far behind.”
As Shen Chuhan watched Lin Ting’s face blush little by little, he pretended that he couldn’t see it, so he said unscrupulously. He raised the corners of his lips and teased: “How could that be? In my eyes, Mr. Lin is the best no matter what.”
His voice retained its usual gentleness, acting like a spell that caused Lin Ting to involuntarily succumb.
Lin Ting experienced a buzzing sensation in his ears, his palms reflexively became sweaty, and his heart pounded so rapidly that it felt like it might burst out of his chest.
“Mr. Shen often says stuff like this,” Lin Ting thought, feeling enveloped in Shen Chuhan’s kind words like warm water. He lowered his head shyly, thinking that Shen Chuhan must be liked by many people because of his kindness and gentleness.
Lin Ting frowned as he gazed at the empty world ahead. It had taken him over ten years to overcome his feelings of being less worthy, but just as the sunlight pierced through the darkness and shone upon him, the waves of insecurity caused by his disability surged back violently, overwhelming him once again.
Suddenly, Lin Ting felt someone pinch his fingers twice, and then he heard Shen Chuhan’s voice speaking into his ears.
“Mr. Lin must have seen a completely different and unique world,” Shen Chuhan had said as he came close to Lin Ting and stared at the other person’s soft white ears. “I want to see what Mr. Lin’s world looks like.”
Lin Ting was a bit surprised. He lifted his head and glanced toward his direction. Even though he couldn’t see Shen Chuhan’s face, he felt like Shen Chuhan was different from everyone else. He sensed Shen Chuhan was sincere.
Thump, thump, thump.
Lin Ting, who usually had sharp hearing, couldn’t make out any sounds at that moment. The thudding of his own heart was overpowering, almost unsettling. He instinctively held his breath until his brain protested, urging him to exhale.
Lin Ting snapped back to reality and took in a deep, gasping breath, panting to regain his composure.
He suddenly felt relieved that his eyes couldn’t reveal all his inner thoughts to anyone at that moment.
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“Mr. Lin, do you want to go see other paintings?” Shen Chuhan proposed softly, his voice carrying a hint of warmth and anticipation. Surrounded by the bustling crowd, Shen Chuhan felt a strong desire to have some quiet moments alone with Lin Ting, away from the distractions of the exhibition hall.
The young man nodded, just as Shen Chuhan thought he would. So, Shen Chuhan held his hand and intertwined their fingers as he guided Lin Ting out of the crowd.
Lin Ting noticed that whenever he touched Shen Chuhan, his body always felt warmer than his own. It was as if Shen Chuhan’s fingertips carried a gentle heat that slowly spread through Ling Ting’s body, making him feel comfortable and cozy, like being wrapped in a warm blanket.
Just as Lin Ting’s head was spinning and he was lost in his thoughts, he didn’t notice another person rushing towards him.
As the person passed by Lin Ting, he couldn’t tell if it was on purpose or by accident. Suddenly, with a fierce bump, the person’s shoulder collided with Lin Ting’s. Lin Ting instinctively gasped, releasing Shen Chuhan’s hand. He remained in place and clutched the painful spot on his shoulder.
Shen Chuhan turned around and noticed the flash of pain on Lin Ting’s face. He hurriedly walked over to Lin Ting’s side and asked, “Are you okay?”
Lin Ting was about to answer, but before he could speak, the person who bumped into him shouted loudly, “Can’t you see where you’re going?”
He didn’t seem to realize that it’s important to be quiet in public places, and he was speaking so loudly that people nearby couldn’t help but turn their heads. When Lin Ting noticed the attention directed towards him, he felt self-conscious, and his whole body tensed up.
Lin Ting furrowed his brow in deep concern. Although he couldn’t recall if he accidentally bumped into the person, due to the similar incidents that had occurred countless times before. These memories often led Lin Ting to believe he was at fault. So, he instinctively began to apologize, “I’m sorry, my eyesight isn’t very good.”
“Ouch, that really hurt!” The man rubbed his shoulder, then, upon hearing Lin Ting’s explanation, he leaned forward with his hands on his hips, raising his eyebrows in disbelief. When he noticed Lin Ting’s blank expression, he exclaimed loudly, “He’s really blind!”
The term “blind man” struck Lin Ting deeply, sending a pang through his heart, and his lips quivered slightly in response. Gathering his courage, he retorted, “Sir, please be polite.”
“Polite?” the man sneered angrily, glaring at Lin Ting. “Consider yourself lucky I’m not demanding payment. Do you even know who organized this art exhibition? And do you know who you bumped into? Who do you think you are? And if you’ve injured me slightly, how much money do you think a worthless blind man like you can afford to pay compensation?”
Lin Ting’s eyes widened in disbelief as a surge of anger welled up inside him, causing his chest to tighten and his breath to quicken. His eyes started to well up with tears, and his face flushed with frustration. Just as he was about to respond, he felt someone swiftly step in front of him, shielding him from the prying eyes of onlookers eager for a spectacle.
“Apologize,” Shen Chuhan said firmly, his calm voice instantly calming Lin Ting’s anger.
In the blink of an eye, Shen Chuhan clasped his hand once more. As their palms touched, Lin Ting noticed a subtle trembling in Shen Chuhan’s hand.
Lin Ting stood still, momentarily taken aback by the unexpected gesture. He blinked several times.
Mr. Shen, who was usually humble and polite, appeared to be angry now.
“Why should I apologize?” The man still looked proud and arrogant, but because Shen Chuhan was taller than him, he had to crane his neck to look up at Shen Chuhan, feeling embarrassed.
He reached out his hand, gesturing in the air, and pointed directly at Lin Ting, who was shielded by Shen Chuhan. “It was this blind man who bumped into me! He is the one who can’t see with his eyes” he accused loudly.
After saying that, he thought of something else and sneered, “Well, he’s blind anyway, so what’s the use of having eyes?”
Lin Ting felt extremely uncomfortable upon hearing this remark. Over the years, he had been subjected to disrespectful names like this from many people. He had felt angry and had tried to resist, but the truth remained unchanged—he was indeed blind and couldn’t see even if he had eyes.
Shen Chuhan narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze causing the man to involuntarily shrink back. Trying to suppress his panic, he stammered, “W-what? You want to fight?!”
His voice stuttered, but he couldn’t conceal his embarrassment at that moment.
Shen Chuhan sneered, “I don’t have the hobby of beating mad dogs.”
Shen Chuhan’s words echoed in the man’s ears, leaving him wide-eyed and stunned. The next moment, his body slumped, his hand clenched into a fist at his side, veins bulging on the back of his hand. “What did you just say?!” he demanded angrily.
Shen Chuhan’s lips curled into a mysterious smile. “If you’re still unwilling to apologize,” he continued, “you should know that this art exhibition requires you to register your real names. I can simply ask the organizer to help me find out your name and where you live, sir.”
“Not only will you be banned from all art exhibitions in this city,” Shen Chuhan said firmly, his voice carrying a hint of warning, “but you may also find it difficult to live here.”
Shen Chuhan spoke in a calm tone, almost devoid of any fluctuations, as if he were discussing something mundane. However, the impact of his words was palpable, sending a shiver down the spine of everyone present.
The loud commotion finally caught the attention of the person in charge of the art exhibition.
Then, a middle-aged man around fifty years old pushed his way through the crowd, and the angry man suddenly changed his attitude when he saw the person in charge of the exhibition. He quickly lowered his tone and called out, “Uncle.”
The person in charge of the art exhibition gave him a quick glance before turning his focus to Shen Chuhan. With a cautious demeanor, he clasped his hands together in front of him, rubbing them nervously as he approached. Then, addressing Shen Chuhan, he asked, “Mr. Shen, can you please tell me what happened?”
Shen Chuhan lifted his eyes slowly, then put his arm around Lin Ting’s shoulders and gently nudged him forward, who looked confused.
“Your nephew deliberately bumped into my friend and even said mean things to embarrass him,” he explained, lowering his voice. “I just want him to say sorry. Is that so hard?”
Shen Chuhan deliberately mentioned the issue to the person in charge of the art exhibition.
When the person in charge heard this, he didn’t want to upset the important shareholder, so he smiled nervously and brought over his clueless nephew. He pulled his nephew along, forcing him to lower his head even further to apologize to Lin Ting.
“Uncle… Uncle! What are you doing?” The man realized the situation wasn’t going well for him. His uncle, who usually favored him, was now forcing him to apologize to a blind man. He tried to resist, but his uncle kept pushing his head down.
“What are you doing?” The person in charge of the art exhibition scolded him angrily. “If I tell you to apologize, just do it!”
The man’s face turned red with anger, and he demanded with frustration, “Why do I have to apologize?!”
“Just because he’s truly capable, you can’t stay here anymore!” The voice of his uncle echoed, shaking the man to his core. His eyes widened in disbelief, his face reflecting shock and confusion at the sudden turn of events.
“How… how can he…” the man struggled to find the words, his voice trailing off in confusion and disbelief.
“Sir, if you don’t believe it, you can try it,” Shen Chu interrupted the man with a cold tone. Then, he turned to Lin Ting with a gentle expression and leaned close to Lin Ting’s ear. The sense of keeping distance from strangers completely disappeared.
“Are you tired?” Shen Chuhan asked softly. “Would you like to go to the lounge and take a rest?”
The person in charge of the art exhibition quickly understood and walked over, clearing a path for Shen Chuhan. “Mr. Shen, the lounge is at the end of the hallway on the left. You and your friend can go and rest there. I’ll have someone bring you food and drinks later.”
Shen Chuhan nodded politely to the person in charge, then firmly held onto Lin Ting’s hand and guided him towards the lounge.
Not far from where they were, Lin Ting heard the voice of the person in charge of the art exhibition reprimanding his nephew sternly. The person went as far as to forbid his nephew from ever participating in any art exhibitions again for the rest of his life.
Shen Chuhan walked ahead at a slightly quicker pace, causing Lin Ting to increase his speed to keep up. His heart was racing quickly in his chest. This was the first time when someone had stood up for him and helped him to vent his anger.
Suddenly, Shen Chuhan’s pace slowed down unexpectedly. Lin Ting didn’t notice and bumped straight into the man’s sturdy back. He gasped in surprise, but before he could react, he felt his shoulders being gently held.
“Does it hurt?” Shen Chuhan’s tone sounded anxious as he gently held Lin Ting’s shoulders.
Lin Ting shook his head quickly, trying to reassure Shen Chuhan. “No, no, I didn’t notice… I’m fine.”
Then, a warmth approached his forehead, and Shen Chuhan used his fingers to gently press the spot where Lin Ting had accidentally bumped into.
Probably because the distance was too close, Lin Ting could feel the other person’s breath on his skin.
His eyelashes quivered, fluttering uncontrollably in response to the sensation of the other person’s breath so close to his skin.
“It’s red,” Shen Chuhan frowned slightly, “I’m sorry, I just…”
Lin Ting’s hand shot out, grasping Shen Chuhan’s wrist firmly. He gently pressed his fingertips against the prominent bones of Shen Chuhan’s hand. With a slight bow of his head, Lin Ting spoke in a muffled voice, “Thank you very much for helping me, Mr. Shen.”
The tip of his nose felt sore, and his eyes welled up with warmth. The sense of security that Shen Chuhan brought made Lin Ting feel nostalgic, and he didn’t even want to break away from it.
“But…” Lin Ting sniffed, “What Mr. Shen just said that you would make it impossible for him to stay in this city…”
Shen Chuhan’s expression froze, and he explained awkwardly, “I.. It was just to scare him.”
Shen Chuhan’s final words sounded soft and a bit coquettish.
Lin Ting raised his eyebrows and teased, “Mr. Shen, are you feeling shy?”
Shen Chuhan remained silent.
Lin Ting persisted. He asked, “Are you blushing?”
Without saying a word, Shen Chuhan gently took Lin Ting’s hand and placed it against his cheek, allowing Lin Ting to feel for himself.
Shen Chuhan’s Adam’s apple bobbed up and down several times as he swallowed nervously.
“Blushing,” he admitted quietly.
cuuuute
Too sweet!
These two are going to make me die of sweetness!! Thanks for the chapter!
🙏🙏🙏 Thank you very much! I am enjoying this story very much❣️❣️❣️
It’s good he’s blushing….But what am I blushing too???!! AHHH!! They’re soooo cute!!
Thanks for the chapter!
Ackkkk so much cuteness and fluff my heart can’t take ittttt
No one can stop me from beating that disgusting dog up! (╬☉д⊙)⊰⊹ฺ And those people? They’re seriously only watched the ‘show’?! In my country If someone humiliated a blind person in a public place, they would be stoned to death in that same second by furious mob ><
Thank You for the new chapter (๑˙❥˙๑)
Exactly, same here in my country. But maybe because it’s a fictional world that’s why they took no action.
Wtf !!! No one opposed that bastard !!! I understand that it’s for some dramatic effect.. But it’s totally unreal..
Were it happened in my place, tens of people would have berated that freak harshly.. We don’t tolerate people mocking someone physically challenged..
groan That whole encounter stunk of showing off how powerful the ML is. Once again, might makes right, instead of just, I don’t know, doing the right thing because it’s the right thing to do?
Aw, he just straightforwardly admitted that he is blushing, so cute 😄
The sweetness from these people might just give me diabetes aaaack
Cute. But I’m a bit confused, is he fully or partially blind? I wish he would use a cane. Mobility aids for disabled ppl are good and nothing to be ashamed of.
He is fully blind. He does use them. As you have read before in the first chapter it was mentioned that he uses guide stick. For now as he is always with Shen Chuhan so he might not need it.
Thank you for your translation 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
I see comments about how people would stop this scene, but no, no they wouldn’t if they know the bully is doneine influentual who can retaliate on them for stepping in. So I believe it takes someone with money and status aka the ML to stop this
АAhhh I became a dog, I became a dog
Nghhhhhhhhhh 🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧