Ji Shuyan’s drinking capacity wasn’t really good. The beer Duan Zhi bought had a high alcohol content and was mixed with vodka. Although he didn’t get completely drunk after one can, he felt a little dizzy and became more talkative than before.
He originally wanted to comfort Duan Zhi, but for some reason, it turned into him talking to Duan Zhi about problems in the hospital.
Patients’ complaints, high performance indicators and various expenses were all extremely annoying. He didn’t wish to take over as dean in the least.
“I didn’t want to take over,” Ji Shuyan’s face flushed red, “I chose to be a doctor, but I didn’t choose to take over a hospital. I don’t even want to inherit the family business, but what other alternative do I have than to accept it.” He felt a little sad when he said this, his eyes reddened, “Ji Yuan’s mother is gone, my sister, Ji Mingyou is gone. Even my brother-in-law, who is a doctor like me, is gone. My parents only have me left. They were in so much pain because of my sister’s affairs that they couldn’t hold on. My dad in fact had to be hospitalized, and there was also Ji Yuan who needed care, I had no choice at that time.”
He took another sip of beer. Then, he looked at Duan Zhi blankly and spoke with a bit of resignation in his voice, “I originally wanted to open a small clinic. I would work hard for a few years and then open my own small clinic. Go to work, get off work and take a look at my neighbors’ illness…”
But all this was impossible.
From the moment his sister left, his world had undergone earth-shaking changes. Over the years, whenever he felt tired, he would miss the old days when his sister and brother-in-law were still around, but he could no longer go back.
The only consolation he had was Ji Yuan.
His Ji Yuan, the Ji Yuan left to him by his sister, had grown up well and become so lively, cute and lovable.
If he had anything to be proud of, it was that he had raised this child well.
Duan Zhi also noticed that Ji Shuyan was a little drunk. He hesitantly put his arms around Ji Shuyan’s shoulders in a vague manner, and gave a gentle pull so that Ji Shuyan could lean on his shoulders.
For the first time, he hated the age difference between himself and Ji Shuyan. He was still too young to protect Ji Shuyan. All he could give Ji Shuyan was this momentary rest on his shoulders.
But Ji Shuyan was quite happy leaning against him. He put all his body weight on Duan Zhi and rubbed his face against Duan Zhi’s clothes.
He drank the last sip of alcohol from his beer can. After realizing that there was none left, he shook it around in dissatisfaction and grunted, “Why is it over?”
He turned his eyes and found that Duan Zhi still had half a can in his hand. He immediately stretched out his hand confidently and said, “Give me a sip.”
Duan Zhi didn’t really want to give it. Ji Shuyan was already eight or nine points drunk now. He didn’t know what would happen if he let him drink again.
“Don’t drink it,” he coaxed. “I’ll get you some orange juice, okay?”
Ji Shuyan frowned and said with disgust, “Who wants orange juice? It’s boring.”
He snatched the beer from Duan Zhi’s hand and took a big gulp. Finally feeling satisfied, he put the beer can down on the table.
The night breeze blew over, the osmanthus fragrance it carried was intoxicating. It made his already dizzy mind even more confused.
He hadn’t been drunk for a long time. He used one of his hands to prop up his chin on the table, and looked at Duan Zhi thoughtfully. Although his face was red, his eyes were quite clear. Those who weren’t familiar with him wouldn’t be able to tell that he was almost drunk.
Duan Zhi was amused and asked, “What’s wrong?”
Ji Shuyan lifted his chin and spoke out of the blue, “Actually, I know who you like.”
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Duan Zhi was lighting a cigarette. The thin cigarette was sandwiched between his slender fingers, the scarlet tip of the cigarette flickered on and off. He looked handsome, as if he were a movie poster.
But the next second, he almost choked on his cigarette because of Ji Shuyan’s words.
“You know?” Duan Zhi frowned skeptically.
Ji Shuyan nodded affirmatively.
He fiddled with the pull ring on the can, not knowing how to continue. He was Ji Yuan’s parent, so he definitely wanted to persuade Duan Zhi to give up, but this young man was proud and arrogant, if he were to say something wrong, it might have the opposite effect.
Especially since Duan Zhi had come out to his family. Although Duan Zhi did not say the reason, he could guess that it must be for Ji Yuan.
From this point of view, he felt that Duan Zhi was quite responsible.
Thinking of this, his eyes towards Duan Zhi became more sympathetic, and his words became more gentle, “Although you have no chance with him, and I won’t agree to it, don’t give up on yourself. There are many people in the world, you’ll meet the right one for you. The sky’s the limit, so don’t be discouraged.”
The more he heard, the more he felt that it didn’t sound right.
Duan Zhi frowned, “Wait a minute, tell me first, who do you think I like?”
“Ji Yuan ah,” Ji Shuyan took it for granted, “I can see it all, but don’t worry, I won’t tell him. Although I don’t approve of you falling in love with Ji Yuan, there’s nothing wrong with having a crush,” He weighed his options, not wanting to hurt Duan Zhi and said in a soft tone, “You are a good person. Even without Ji Yuan…”
Duan Zhi, however, interrupted him and his face sank, “You think I like Ji Yuan?”
Ji Shuyan didn’t understand why Duan Zhi suddenly changed his face and nodded blankly.
Duan Zhi snorted lightly, “What made you think so?”
Ji Shuyan blinked his eyes. Speaking of this, the evidence was really not enough, but he believed in his own judgement, and told Duan Zhi one by one, “You two are about the same age, you have a good relationship with him, take care of him and are also happy together but you didn’t tell him that you have a sweetheart, instead you told me, so you must have wanted to start with me and give me a heads up in advance.”
But he wouldn’t be fooled.
This was his precious Ji Yuan, there was no way he would just casually hand him over to anyone.
Ji Shuyan mentally praised himself for his wit.
But soon, he couldn’t relax. He found that Duan Zhi across him had completely curtailed his smile and was looking at him gloomily. His bright amber eyes were stained cold by the moonlight, like a lake hidden under a cliff, so cold that it pierced his bones.
He was inexplicably a little scared, and without knowing why himself, took a step back.
“Why are you like this…” Ji Shuyan wasn’t too happy, “There’s no need to be so fierce even if you’ve been seen through by me, I didn’t even say anything.”
But he didn’t know that every word he said was like a needle pricking Duan Zhi’s nerves.
.
Duan Zhi breathed out a puff of cigarette, and the minty smell dissipated in the air, stimulating his brain even more.
His drinking capacity wasn’t as bad as Ji Shuyan’s, he had always been sober.
He clearly understood every word Ji Shuyan said.
Ji Shuyan actually thought he liked Ji Yuan.
He almost laughed out loud, there was nothing more ridiculous than this under the sky. He hid his head and tail and stayed by Ji Shuyan’s side, obediently suppressing the greed in his heart, playing the role of a harmless junior gently and patiently, trying his best to win Ji Shuyan’s favour.
He had never been so humble in his life. When he was making a wish in front of the Buddha this afternoon, he was still thinking that it would be great if Ji Shuyan could like him. It didn’t have to be too much, just a little.
But in the end, Ji Shuyan felt that he liked Ji Yuan.
Just because they were about the same age.
This was simply a joke.
He bit into his cigarette and looked at Ji Shuyan coldly. He wasn’t drunk, he was sober, but the alcohol flowing through his blood made him feel hot all over.
He stared at Ji Shuyan and blinked his long, thick eyelashes.
This man, who was older than him, had an innocent face that didn’t match his age. He was lean and tall, beautiful like a pearl washed in a lake, warm and cold, so that people only dared to look at him from afar and dare not blaspheme.
However, he clearly remembered the last time in the hotel, how Ji Shuyan had grabbed his sleeve helplessly, softly humming and begging for mercy, kissing him like a seductive fairy, but when he woke up the next day, his face was full of innocence.
It was the same now, Ji Shuyan didn’t have to do anything, he just leaned against the sofa, his cheeks pink with drunkenness, and his wet eyes looking at him, easily tickling the desire in his heart.
Duan Zhi put out the cigarette in his hand and snuffed the red cigarette butt in the black ashtray, but the smell of tobacco still lingered in the air.
He slowly approached Ji Shuyan. He was so close that he almost forced Ji Shuyan into the corner and could easily envelope him under his body.
“Uncle Ji,” he smiled at Ji Shuyan, but his beautiful amber eyes weren’t warm at all. “You guessed wrong, I don’t like Ji Yuan, I only regard him as a friend.”
No matter how dull he was, Ji Shuyan could now feel that something was wrong.
He looked at Duan Zhi and felt that he was dangerous and unfamiliar. He had never seen such a gloomy and indifferent Duan Zhi. His eyes seemed to want to chew his bones and swallow him.
But his way out had been blocked by Duan Zhi, and he was almost half-hugged by him.
“Do you want to know who I really like?” He heard Duan Zhi ask again, his voice was low and husky, like a whisper between lovers.
Ji Shuyan felt a shudder run down his spine, and instinctively shook his head.
He didn’t want to hear it, he didn’t think the answer would be any good.
But Duan Zhi laughed softly, “It’s too late.”
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Duan Zhi grabbed Ji Shuyan’s wrist and pressed it heavily onto the sofa. Ji Shuyan let out a cry of surprise but before he could speak out, his lips were blocked.
The wet, red lips were mixed with the aroma of malt and cold mint tobacco, and the two warm bodies were tightly pressed against each other. Duan Zhi stuck one of his legs between Ji Shuyan’s knees, tightly confining him under his body.
The pillows on the sofa were kicked to the floor. A gray pillow, embroidered with pink acacia flowers, rolled to the side in a dusty state, unattended, but a hand hung down beside it. It was glistening white like jade, blue veins on the back of the hand could be seen clearly, it made a feeble effort to grasp something in the air twice.
Ji Shuyan pursed his lips as hard as he could, but his teeth were still pried open.
This kiss couldn’t be considered warm at all. It was completely different from the last playful kiss. It was mixed with a hint of violence and hid a long-suppressed lust that had nowhere to vent.
Duan Zhi pressed down on Ji Shuyan’s shoulders so roughly and arrogantly that Ji Shuyan could only raise his neck to bear it.
He felt that he was extremely stupid.
He pretended to be innocent and well-behaved, acted thoughtful and gentle, but did Ji Shuyan look at him once more?
No.
Ji Shuyan would only treat him as an immature little brat, insignificant, he wasn’t even worthy of being considered on an equal footing.
Ji Shuyan was gentle, patient, and even compassionate towards him.
But Ji Shuyan would never love him.
He could only break all the trust Ji Shuyan had in him, and perhaps even the nonexistent fondness, with his own hands.
Duan Zhi closed his eyes and ran one hand through Ji Shuyan’s soft, short hair. His thumb gently grazed the top of Ji Shuyan’s brow like a gentleman who was good at flirting.
However, his expression was completely different. There was naked desire in his eyes, like an unsatisfied beast.
In fact, the way he looked at Ji Shuyan had never been innocent.
He had gone through great pains to restrain himself until now, but he had still lost his battle.
.
He let go of Ji Shuyan.
The smell of osmanthus flowers in October was so strong that it was cloyingly sweet even when dispersed all over the yard. The grain-sized flowers fell to the ground, breaking up so much that they were almost invisible, yet they left behind a faint fragrance.
Ji Shuyan lay on the sofa, his chest heaving up and down, gasping for air, looking at him in disbelief.
The look in his eyes was unfamiliar, defensive, and even colder than when they first met.
Duan Zhi only felt empty inside.
He helped Ji Shuyan gently wipe away the trace of blood on his lips. During the kiss just now, Ji Shuyan had bitten him, but the blood also stained his own lips.
In the October evening breeze, he whispered, “The one I like is you, Ji Shuyan.”
Translator’s notes
I’m really sorry for the late updates. I’m not used to my new hectic schedule yet.
I wonder if Ji Shuyan will remember this confession when he wakes up the next day and how he would react. Thank you for the update!
I felt so much pain for dz here as it made all his attempts to be good in front of jsy seem pointless
Sigh… Let’s see how ji shuyan will react. Given their age gap and all, it’s a tall hurdle to overcome for duan zhi indeed..
Oh no, it really made me sad
Thank you for your translation ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
He said it! They kissed! but will JSY remember it? D:
Thank You for the new chapter (´,,•ω•,,)♡