Chapter 123: To Conceal One’s Strengths and Bide One’s Time
But it was only a few seconds after Si Ze called this name — no one knew what the other side said or if he even said anything at all — that the call was hung up. He trembled from head to foot. Hands shaking, he dialed another number, his eyes rekindled with tyrannical passion.
Everyone thought he was still calling Song Puxin but as soon as the call was connected, Si Ze shouted at the other end: “Go to my apartment on Huaian Road right now. Song Puxin is there! Within thirty minutes, drag his ass here to Tengyun Building, do you hear me!”
After hanging up the phone, Si Ze kicked the table in front of him and cursed, “Damn it! I f*cking can’t believe it! I still can’t manage him!”
The crowd of people looked terrified. Rong Ke tried to smooth things over, “What did he do to you that’s got you this furious?”
“What did he do to me? I don’t f*cking touch anyone but him now! What else is he dissatisfied with!” Si Ze grabbed the phone and slammed it against the glass table top. His eyes were red, “I asked him to come with me today but he wouldn’t come! Why won’t he come!”
Lin Dong said, embarrassed, “Isn’t it normal for a little lover to put up a fuss in private? Don’t take it too seriously… There’s so many people right now. Spreading this around won’t sound too good…”
Si Ze said ruthlessly, “But I want everyone to know! He’s never going to be able to break away from me in this life!”
There were whispers all around. Even Tang Weichong shook his head and smiled bitterly, unable to understand. “Isn’t he a male assistant? He’s also older than Si Ze… There’s plenty of pretty faces out there. Why is he so caught up in this person? It’s like he’s bewitched.”
Qi Yu: “…”
When Qi Yu heard these words, he inexplicably thought of himself and Fu Yansheng.
Previously at the bamboo grove hot springs manor, Qi Yu always believed that Song Puxin was forced by Si Ze because of the things he’d overheard. Then through some detailed observations, he also felt that Si Ze didn’t value Song Puxin enough. His attitude could even be considered quite nasty.
But now, seeing Si Ze’s display, Qi Yu felt that he didn’t seem to be just toying with the other. Instead, it seemed he really liked him; he was even a little obsessed.
Although he and Fu Yansheng weren’t in any kind of forced relationship and they certainly didn’t have such a messy relationship like Si Ze’s; in essence, there seemed to be no difference.
He wasn’t sure if Si Ze knew Song Puxin’s true identity. His guess was that Si Ze didn’t. Otherwise, Si Ze wouldn’t let Xu Yizhou, who was introduced by Song Puxin, stay by his brother’s side.
But no matter what Si Ze said, Song Puxin could leave him one day. Just like Fu Yansheng could leave him.
The difference was that Si Ze had already made a mistake. What they talked about today about Yunhai Fund’s boss may happen to Si Ze someday.
For a while, Qi Yu’s mood kept fluctuating. Putting himself in Si Ze’s shoes and looking at his own current situation, he couldn’t help feeling dejected. At the same time, he was worried for Si Ze’s future plight…
After a lot of commotion, it was almost twelve o’clock. Li Xinxin pulled Rong Ke’s arm, a somewhat anxious look on her face.
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“Yeah—!” There were thunderous applause and cheers from the crowd.
After the cake cutting and after she’d sang her song, Rong Ke presented Li Xinxin with a diamond necklace which he fastened around her neck for her on stage. The two kissed under the lights, pushing the atmosphere of the scene to a climax.
At twelve midnight, after this sweet and romantic show was over, Rong Ke hurriedly said a few more words. As soon as everyone heard it, they understood that Rong Ke was putting this party to a close ahead of schedule. This was to give Si Ze space to handle his “domestic” issues.
Since the host had spoken, it wouldn’t do for everyone to insist on staying. Except for the people who have the closest relationship with Si Ze, the rest could only take their leave first.
However, just as everyone was trickling out of the venue, Song Puxin was “escorted” by Huang Junwen and two of Si Ze’s bodyguards. His appearance caused quite a commotion at the entrance of the banquet hall, causing everyone to stop and gawk.
Rong Ke went out and said, “There’s nothing to see, nothing to see. Get moving. I’ll invite you all for a party next time…” He turned to Song Puxin and said bitterly, “You’re finally here. Si Ze’s in a terrible mood today. No matter what, don’t provoke him once you get in there later. Coax him and get him to go. Let’s not make laughing stocks of ourselves, okay?”
At this moment, Qi Yu’s cell phone also rang. He was startled and answered immediately.
“Is it over?” Fu Yansheng asked on the other end of the phone.
“No, don’t come up yet…” Qi Yu said nervously.
“I’m at the door of the banquet hall now.” Fu Yansheng said.
Qi Yu: “…” Shit.
He went out and looked around. Sure enough, he saw Fu Yansheng, mobile phone in hand, standing just outside the flower arch. There were waiters and bodyguards by the door and those who weren’t on the list couldn’t get in.
Qi Yu went to talk with the person checking names at the entrance. Fu Yansheng looked straight behind him, glanced at him and asked, “Aren’t you going to introduce her to me?”
Qi Yu turned to look, only to find that Xia Han had been following him.
He toughened his scalp and said, “She is… a female companion I just met…”
Fu Yansheng’s brows twitched. A strong aura of jealousy and annoyance radiated from his body, but it was only fleeting and he didn’t embarrass Qi Yu on the spot.
“Everyone’s leaving. What are you still doing here?” He asked in a deep voice.
Qi Yu explained, “Si Ze’s drunk and forced Song Puxin to come. Huang Junwen and his bodyguards have just brought Assistant Song. There might be an incident…”
Fu Yansheng’s eyes narrowed: “Where are they?”
Qi Yu tilted his head. He spoke with Xia Han, telling her to go first before taking Fu Yansheng in.
They saw that Song Puxin was already by the sofas in the center of the banquet hall, facing Si Ze. The atmosphere at the scene gave off an indescribably oppressive feeling.
There weren’t many people left but there were still at least a dozen, including Rong Ke, Li Xinxin, Tang Weichong, Lin Dong and Huang Junwen who had just arrived.
Song Puxin was pushed to that position because the two bodyguards who escorted him were standing behind him.
The music was off and the audience was quiet. Song Puxin looked at Si Ze indifferently and asked in a low voice, “You haven’t vented enough yet?”
Si Ze was completely smashed and it took a long time to realize what was happening. He then he jumped up and rushed towards Song Puxin, kissing him violently in front of everyone.
Song Puxin’s face turned pale and he struggled immediately. But he was too frail and it could be seen from his movements that he was absolutely no match for Si Ze, especially a Si Ze who was drunk and seemed to want to tear him apart.
Qi Yu glanced at Fu Yansheng and saw that the other person had gone completely tense, staring intently at the scene in front of him.
Rong Ke was also afraid that Si Ze would hurt the other so he shouted “pull him away” and a few men immediately went over to pull the two apart.
Si Ze was dragged by his arms. Like a trapped beast, he was panting and staring at Song Puxin.
“Aiya, oh great ancestor, if you’ve got something to say, just say it carefully, yeah? Isn’t he already here? Why do you have to charge at him as soon as he appears!” Rong Ke tried his best to coax Si Ze, while also trying to signal to Song Puxin with his eyes to say something nice.
But Song Puxin wasn’t looking at him at all. The struggle just now made his clothes a little messy. Qi Yu’s sharp eyes noticed the faint traces on the skin under the other’s neckline.
He stood there, cutting a very sorry figure. His eyes were hollow, his entire person giving off an indescribable sense of dejection.
Qi Yu remembered the time when Song Puxin came to the hospital to see him last August. At that time, although Song Puxin had an indifferent temperament, he still had some warmth to him. His smile had been like sunshine in winter, giving people a very comfortable feel.
But now, the other person no longer had that kind of warmth. He was standing there, but his soul didn’t seem to be there at all.
Qi Yu looked at Si Ze’s grim expression, his red eyes. Suddenly, Qi Yu strangely felt that he could understand the other party.
Maybe Song Puxin didn’t like him but Si Ze had obviously already fallen in love with Song Puxin. Because he couldn’t have him… He couldn’t have this person, but he also couldn’t let go. So he tortured the other party and tortured himself as well.
Rong Ke and Tang Weichong continued to coax. Some were persuading Si Ze and some were persuading Song Puxin. After a stalemate between the two sides for half an hour, Si Ze finally calmed down and took Song Puxin away under the escort of the bodyguards and Huang Junwen. .
After witnessing such a farce, everyone was exhausted.
Rong Ke saw Fu Yansheng next to Qi Yu and asked, “Who is this?”
Qi Yu introduced, “My friend, he came to pick me up.”
Rong Ke said “Oh” and shook hands with Fu Yansheng casually, not asking much more after that.
They all got into the elevator together and Rong Ke asked Qi Yu with a smile, “By the way, how about that girl I asked Xinxin to introduce to you, how is she?”
Qi Yu: “Uh, she’s alright…”
Rong Ke laughed “haha”. “It’s okay, take it slow. I think that little girl is quite smart looking and she’s close to your age…” He whispered in Qi Yu’s ear, “What’s more, I heard she’s got a certain place no one’s gotten into yet. ‘Course, I don’t know if that’s true.”
Qi Yu: “…”
When he got into the car, Fu Yansheng didn’t say a word and Qi Yu didn’t know what to say either. Because of what had just happened, he was a little depressed and kept looking out the window in a trance.
Back at the hotel, the two of them showered one after the other. It was when they got in the bed that Fu Yansheng got on top of him. Pinching his earlobe with one hand, he pressed his lips against Qi Yu’s and said, “You’re getting bolder and bolder. Now, you’re even looking for partners behind my back?”
Qi Yu knew that Fu Yansheng was holding his again. He would have been surprised if the man didn’t touch him tonight.
“So what if I’m looking for a partner?” Qi Yu retorted, “It’s not like I could bring you along and say that you’re my boyfriend…”
Fu Yansheng blocked his lips angrily. The two of you became entangled in one another, taking turned taking the initiative. Qi Yu thought that they were doing thing the same as before but he didn’t expect that this man seemed to have taken the wrong medicine tonight.
……
Afterwards, Fu Yansheng whispered in his ear, “You think you still have the energy to find someone else? Did you forget the ‘only partner’ clause written in the contract?”
Qi Yu was worn down by Fu Yansheng’s persistent talking. To start off, he was already tired after drinking at the party and after being tossed around for so long, he finally admitted that he only found that girl to put on a act with him and that he wasn’t with her for anything serious. Fu Yansheng then finally let him go.
The next day, he didn’t wake up until eleven o’clock and when he did, he was still sore and weak all over. Qi Yu opened his eyes and saw Fu Yansheng in his pajamas sitting beside him reading documents.
His heart was filled with anger… Damn, he never knew that Fu Yansheng was this physically strong. Before, when they were doing it just once or twice a week, was he just keeping him hanging and hiding his strength and biding his time!?
Translator’s note: Si Ze and Song Puxin’s unhealthy relationship sounds like it could have come from a 1990’s BL drama.
Tbh I always thought there was something more to their relationship
Nuuuuu. Where’s da meat T.T😭
Sigh, Si Ze and Ah Xin’s relationship is tragic, but that doesn’t mean that it’s forgivable for Si Ze to be so damn self-centered. He’s still an annoying, self-centered SOB that just so happens to also be love-sick! I still dislike him, but I can see how things got to where they are now.
Completely agree with you. He’s still a dick. Albeit a dick I feel a little bit sorry for. But it’s not like Song Puxin is the only person he’s treating like shit 😒
Yeah, si ze is just naturally a stuck up shit
Yeah the crazy stuff he has done is unforgivable for sure!
thanks for the chapter!
I don’t agree with Qi Yu…i don’t think this waste of air Si Zi is in love, there’s a clear difference between love and obsession, he’s obsessed with conquering Song Puxin, the author better not try to paint their toxic relationship as play of emotions. Song Puxin has been assaulted and u can’t cover it with pink bubbles!
this!
i don’t like the feeling as if qi yu was justifying si ze’s action, saying that he kind of understand him a bit. so what if si ze likes song puxin? did he have the right to force him and humiliate him like that just because he can’t fully have him?
My fingers crossed for our Xinxin to not have any feeling for Si Ze at all please..
Si Ze, hope his company goes bankrupt, he gets jail time and then never sees song Puxin again.
I’m just going to think Qi Yu’s emphaty for that scum as understanding the obsessive desire against the other. Not as a love. So that scum whom I dont even try to remember the his name should just go to jail and never see Song Puxin again!!