Ji Shuyan completely sobered up.
He was just half-drunk to begin with, but when he was pressed down and kissed by Duan Zhi, every inch of his senses, instead of being sluggish and dull, became even more sensitive.
He could clearly feel the heat of Duan Zhi’s body, the tip of his tongue grazing over his lips brought up a rush of shivers in him, his slender and broad hands held him down firmly, his fingers forcefully inserted themselves into his, caressing ambiguously…
Crazy.
Ji Shuyan thought, he never would’ve guessed that he would be held down and confessed by a man thirteen years younger than him, and this person was even his nephew’s friend, someone he had accepted as a junior.
Obviously the temperature outside wasn’t that low but Ji Shuyan suddenly felt cold and shivered unconsciously.
Just moments ago, they were sitting together on the sofa, drinking beer and talking about the trivialities of life. The atmosphere could even be called warm, but at this moment, that trace of warmth had disappeared, leaving only a mess of emotions behind.
There was a dead silence in the air, the only sound to be heard was that of rapid breathing.
Duan Zhi was still looking at him. The corner of his lips carried traces of blood from the wound which he had just bitten.
Ji Shuyan didn’t want to look at Duan Zhi. He was still a little confused and simply couldn’t believe what had just happened.
He wasn’t a person who liked to escape.
If it was normal, he would have slapped him across the face long ago, but facing Duan Zhi, for some reason, he had a rare softness of heart and wanted to give this youngster a way out.
He raised his hand to cover his eyes, and said in a muffled voice, “You’re drunk, why are you acting crazy?”
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If Duan Zhi had followed suit and sincerely apologized saying that he was just acting on impulse, he could’ve pretended that this never happened.
But Duan Zhi broke his expectations.
“I’m sober, Uncle Ji. You may be drunk, but I’m not and this was not an impulse,” Duan Zhi said calmly, “You may not believe it, but I’ve liked you since the first time I saw you. Since the day you stood In front of me and handed me an umbrella, I’ve kept you in mind for many years.”
Ji Shuyan’s heart sank.
Stubborn.
He moved his hand slightly away from his eyes and frowned, “The first time I met you was obviously in spring, and I didn’t give you an umbrella.” Although he knew Duan Zhi a little bit earlier, the real meeting between him and Duan Zhi was clearly the time when Ji Yuan brought Duan Zhi back for dinner.
Duan Zhi laughed, “But the first time I saw you wasn’t at your house, it was at the exit of the high-speed train station in Xiangcheng.”
It’s just that Ji Shuyan had long since forgotten it, only he still recalled that first encounter over and over again. The tall and cold older man looked untouched by smoke and fire, but the hand that covered his forehead was very soft.
Ji Shuyan didn’t ask further, he didn’t remember any high-speed train station in Xiangcheng, and it wasn’t like there was any point in asking that now.
He took a few deep breaths and stretched out his hand to push Duan Zhi away, “Get out.”
Duan Zhi didn’t move, instead he grabbed his hand and looked at him without blinking.
For a moment, Ji Shuyan felt that Duan Zhi would do something again, and his body couldn’t help but tense up in a defensive stance.
But Duan Zhi didn’t do anything.
He just looked at Ji Shuyan. The moonlight was so bright that it fell on his eyes like mist on a lake, resembling frozen tears.
He asked softly, “You haven’t given me an answer yet, Uncle Ji, I like you, what is your answer?”
Ridiculous.
Ji Shuyan couldn’t understand what Duan Zhi was thinking, what answer could there be, how could he possibly say yes to Duan Zhi.
But just as he was about to blurt it out, he met Duan Zhi’s eyes.
He noticed that Duan Zhi’s eyes were red, he was clearly smiling, his lips were slightly hooked, but his eyes were like foggy windows on a rainy day.
Duan Zhi knew his answer.
He was just waiting for him to say it himself.
Just like a convicted prisoner, waiting in vain for his sentence to be pronounced.
Ji Shuyan’s throat was suddenly choked, he found himself unable to speak.
He remembered all the details that he had overlooked since meeting Duan Zhi, the rice balls in the refrigerator, the attentive care in the hotel, and all the tenderness and consideration shown to him since the trip…
Duan Zhi really likes him.
These words clearly appeared in his mind.
He wasn’t teasing him on a whim, nor was this a hormone-fueled philandering, he had really liked him silently all along.
If it hadn’t been for this drink today or if he hadn’t rashly concluded that Duan Zhi liked Ji Yuan, maybe Duan Zhi would’ve kept it buried deep in his heart and never opened his mouth.
Ji Shuyan’s hand relaxed and hung down weakly.
“I don’t like you,” He lowered his eyes, not looking at Duan Zhi, “Forgive me for refusing.”
.
Duan Zhi had long expected this answer.
There weren’t any miracles in the world. Ji Shuyan wouldn’t suddenly change his mind in just a few minutes. His confession was useless and could only be rejected coldly and hastily.
He gently let go of Ji Shuyan’s hand. His heart felt like it was struck hard with a small hammer, smashing it to pieces from the tip of the heart.
“Sorry, I must’ve scared you just now.” He whispered, then stood up to move out of the way.
Ji Shuyan immediately stood up from the sofa.
It was still night in the courtyard, the scent of osmanthus was as strong as a dream, and the beer cans they had finished were still piled on the table, but the relaxed atmosphere from earlier was gone.
Ji Shuyan straightened his coat, and became calm and indifferent again. Then, as if nothing had happened, he walked out of the courtyard.
Duan Zhi didn’t stop him, but when Ji Shuyan was about to push open the glass door, he softly called out to Ji Shuyan.
“Uncle Ji, thank you for accompanying me today.” He said again, “I’m sorry.”
Ji Shuyan’s fingers on the door stopped, but after standing in silence for a few seconds, he still pushed the door open and left the courtyard without saying a word.
My heart is broken for Duan Zhi. He has been doing everything to show care adn affection but it looks like it was in vain. Hopefully Ji Shuyan will let go of his own prejudice and open his heart for this person who loves him deeply.
Thank you for the chapter!
Now when he knows all this situation should has new dynamic
Thank you for your translation ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I feel that this confession won’t be successful, but it’s still hurts ｡ﾟ( ﾟஇ‸இﾟ)ﾟ｡
Thank You for the new chapter (´,,•ω•,,)♡