Translator: phizzlepop
Editor: mantou
Shen Ye tightly clutched the wrist of the person in front of him, his sharp, profound gaze landing on the other person’s side profile. The tumultuous waves stirred up in his heart from that shocking glimpse a moment ago still had yet to subside. At that moment… he seemed to have seen Han Xu reappear in front of him.
For ten years, he had never forgotten that person. Heโd always been looking for him, waiting for him to come back… but cruel reality had forced him to acknowledge that the person whoโd betrayed him and abandoned him would never come back, and had ruthlessly left him behind like an old shoe, never to return, leaving him without an opportunity for revenge.
It was only his ridiculous self that was still frozen in that moment, unable to let go.
Ye Ming lowered his head, his lips pressed together until they whitened. He hadnโt imagined that heโd once again see Shen Ye so unexpectedly. In the blink of an eye, ten years had already passed by in this world. But for him, what had happened that night felt just like yesterday.
Just a short month ago, heโd accidentally learned the truth behind his parents’ death. His world had been turned upside down… his heart tormented by implacable hatred.
He couldn’t forgive himself. Heโd called the murderer whoโd killed his own biological parents โfatherโ for 20 years. He couldn’t forgive Shen Dayao for all the things that heโd done… but, he couldnโt deceive his own heart either, and was unable to cope with Shen Ye’s love.
A look of intense pain surfaced in Ye Mingโs eyes. Heโd never be able to forget the look of despair in Shen Yeโs eyes that night, when heโd collapsed in a pool of his own blood… for him, Shen Dayao was his mortal enemy, but for Shen Ye, he was his most beloved father.
If weโre destined to be enemies, if youโre destined to watch someone you love kill another person you love with your own eyes, to shoulder the self-blame and suffering borne from this inconceivable hatred… then it’s better if you just hate me ba, if you believe that everything was just for the money.
Ye Ming took a deep breath, trying to calm down the disorderly feelings in his chest, before slowly raising his head. His gaze was already tranquil like a deep pool of water, devoid of any ripples or waves.
Shen Ye watched as the person in front of him slowly raised his head, his familiar profile turning toward him bit by bit, those dark eyes of his reflecting in his.
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It felt as though Han Xu was looking at him.
Butโฆ this wasn’t the person he was waiting for, after all.
Shen Ye stared at Ye Ming, then slowly released his hand, his voice low, “What’s your name?”
Ye Ming lowered his gaze, and said, “Tao Xu.”
Shen Ye’s eyes were frozen in amazement, and he almost couldnโt maintain his composure. His name just so happened to have a โXuโ character in it as well… how could there be such a coincidence?
Shen Ye was no longer the naive young man he used to be, and was already accustomed to concealing his feelings. Heโd sealed away his wounded heart, so that he wouldnโt get hurt as easily anymore, no longer allowing others to see through him so effortlessly… however, after only a few short moments today, he could barely keep calm anymore.
But, he ought to wake up. This person wasnโt Han Xu. No matter how much he resembled him, he wasnโt the person that he hated, yet had once loved so deeply. He was nothing more than a stranger.
There was no way for him to fool himself like that.
The indifference in Shen Ye’s eyes was slowly restored once again, and he glanced at Ye Ming, then said, “It’s fine. Go out, ba.”
Ye Ming didnโt give Shen Ye so much as another glance, seeming to avoid him as much as possible as he retreated.
Shen Ye watched Ye Ming’s back as he left, his gaze passing over the overturned plates on the ground. He turned around, and after returning to the table, sat down, a calm expression on his face as though absolutely nothing had happened just now.
The man whoโd been scolding Ye Ming prior to this was at a complete loss. Heโd had dealings with Shen Ye before, and understood him fairly well… and, as for what kind of person Shen Ye was, how could everyone here not understand? Putting it nicely, he wasnโt a busybody. Putting it impolitely, he was heartlessly indifferent, and wasnโt the type of person who was overflowing with kindness. With a waiter like that whoโd done something wrong, how could Shen Ye speak up just for his sake? Even taking the initiative to ask for his name?
This was too abnormal!
He hesitated for a while, when suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration. He chuckled heihei, “President Shen, are you interested in him?”
This reason actually sounded extremely absurd, because Shen Ye had always been someone difficult to get close to. The number of people who wanted to climb into his bed was too many to count, yet no one had ever seen him take kindly to any of them, so how could he become interested in a waiter with a single glance? But, if that wasnโt it, then what other reason could possibly compel him to personally come forward and help that waiter out?
Shen Ye lifted his gaze, and gave that man a look.
That man’s expression suddenly became a little worried, and he wondered if perhaps heโd said something wrong?
Shen Ye stared at him, tapping his fingers against the table, before he said in a detached manner, “President He, didnโt you want to talk with me today about that plot of land under development?”
The man was stunned. He indeed had invited Shen Ye out for dinner because of that matter, but before he could speak up and mention it, unexpectedly, Shen Ye had actually taken the initiative to bring it up first. He quickly said with a smile, “Yes, yes.”
Of course, business was the most important. That brief incident from before was immediately shoved to the back of his mind.
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Immediately after Ye Ming returned to the kitchens, he was furiously scolded by the manager, who was pointing at his nose, “Good thing the guests have no complaints, otherwise everything you’ve done this month wouldโve been in vain. Do you know how important that table of guests is?”
Ye Ming bowed his head, and said, “I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful in the future.”
The manager hadnโt finished venting his anger yet, and snapped, “Really now. Normally, youโre still okay, but now at such a critical moment, you canโt do anything right. Youโre already a college student, but canโt even carry some plates properly. How useless!”
Ye Ming’s fists were clenched tightly, and his face was slightly pale. He gritted his teeth as he said, “Itโs my fault. I’m feeling a little uncomfortable today. Iโd like to take the rest of the day off, and go back to rest a bit.”
The manager said coldly, “You did something wrong, and also want to ask for leave, so thisโll all be deducted from your salary.”
Ye Ming whispered, “But, I’m really feeling uncomfortable. I really can’t hold on anymore.”
The manager looked at Ye Ming’s pale face, and felt a little nervous in his heart. This kid couldnโt have actually gotten sick, ba? If something went wrong while he was in the hotel, then things would really be troublesome. The manager finally said, “So bothersome. Go, ba.”
Ye Ming apologized again, then bid the others farewell, before leaving the hotel early.
He stood at the foot of the hotel, then raised his head and looked up. There was a light coming from the private room on the top floor, like a lamp in the night sky. And Shen Ye was in there… although he hadnโt dared to look at him too much back there, Shen Yeโs appearance had still been deeply engraved into his heart.
The Shen Ye of his memories was very young and energetic, flashing him an unrestrained, bright smile. The current Shen Ye was still handsome, and had acquired a steady and self-possessed air, but had lost that relaxing feeling of comfort… unfathomable emotions seemed to brew within his dark eyes, and he appeared aloof and unsmiling. Even among a crowd, he still gave off an impression of existing independently from the world.
Ten years. In his heart, he was probably nothing more than someone he hated ba…
Their love had originally been a mistake to begin with.
Ye Ming paused a bit. Then, he turned around, and disappeared into the dark night.
The translator has something to say: brooding, indifferent ice cubes everywhere… may the best pool of water win
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May the best pool of water win XD +1
the unfathomable character setting always makes me excited, and now we have 2 of them, truly happy~
Thanks for the hard work!
Looking forward to seeing Ye Ming gege work his magic!
“…disappeared into the dark night”, Ye Ming-gege heck yeah, ill be rooting for all the complicated looks in their eyes, messy feelings in their hearts, and unreadable looks on their faces~
thanks for reading!!
this will be over soon. The a nks for the chapter.
yep yep, we’re getting closer!
thanks for reading!!
Heโs actually using an excuse similar to his original reasonโฆ
AH AH AH!! REALLY REALLY REALLY EXCITED FOR THIS ARCCC!! AND ALSO AHHHH I need the next button! o(โงโโฆo)
Thank you for the chapter!~
soon!!! i live for reVENGE, this spiciness, this dogblood, ahh~ how exciting~
thanks for reading!
I’m hoping they find Han Xu’s body with this land development investment ๐
he’s been dead for ten years, it’s better if they don’t find it :s identifying it would not be easy.