Chapter 22 (1/2)

Deep in the Act

Translator: Kotoni

Editor: Isalee

First Published on Chaleuria

Chapter 22

In the center of his office stood two black chairs placed at an angle froan to make his way around his work table, but as he took his third step he caught sight of Gao Zhun's expression - he was staring at the closing door in absolute terror

”Mr Gao,” Fang Chi called out experimentally

Visibly spooked, Gao Zhun took a step backward in fright This single panicked step was all Fang Chi needed to be sure that the other man was indeed unwell

”Please take a seat, Mr Gao” Fang Chi sat down first with his pen and notebook Suddenly interested, he watched Gao Zhun's every erly and rested his vintage leather briefcase carefully against the leg of the chair ”Is this your first ti professional help?”

The door clicked shut; Gao Zhun sed and reh the air Observing hi Chi noted his exquisite taste, excellent breeding, and appearance of perfection ”Mr Gao, let's take it easy since it's your first visit We'll keep the conversation casual so there's no need for you to be stressed about this”

”Understood,” Gao Zhun replied gently His gaze fell lightly on Fang Chi for a brief instant before flickering away again

”What is your line of work, Mr Gao?”

”Art finance”

”More specifically, what is it that you do?”

”I n products I have absolute control over prices in the regions within ten longitudinal and latitudinal degrees from China”

”You e”

Gao Zhun seemed to relax a little as he talked about his work and education; they were, after all, areas of personal success for hi Chi noticed how he remained fixated with the door He watched with an astute eye as Gao Zhun furtively stole surreptitious glances at the door out of his peripheral vision Claustrophobia? Fang Chi jotted down a note

”Are you dating Linlin?”

Gao Zhun paused in surprise ”She is my fiancée,” he replied, his expression entirely nor Chi He nodded in response Evidently, Gao Zhun was unaware of his relationshi+p with Zuo Linlin; she did not tell hiested that you pay ainst his will, assuhened carelessness as he added, ”Generally speaking,a therapist”

Unaffected by Fang Chi's ht index finger ”She cares a lot about ht that it would be good to n of hesitation Like a high-schooler observing his crush, Fang Chi scrutinized the other man and knew for sure that he had lied ”She ”

Unexpectedly, Gao Zhun's tone sharpened He replied, ally, ”Don't tellasleep, Doctor”