Chapter 31 (1/2)

Chapter 31 at last!!!!!

Thanks to the as-always-infinitely-helpful-and-glorious Selwyna ❤

the edited version will come later

The young Master was in a bad mood as his face blatantly said so. He stared at the reporter still commenting about the cataclysmic events of the day, then closed the TV and rushed upstairs, leaving behind his people a bit dumbfound.

“Is the young master all right?” Qin Yi frowned deeply. As a grateful and newly appointed bodyguard, he was very earnest in trying to fulfill his duty.

After being together for some time now, he had heard everything that could be said about Bai Jing's situation, including of course him being the son of the State Counsellor.

But that did not fazed him as he was a simple man and a soldier who felt that what he thought was of no importance as he only had to follow orders. But even without that he realised, after waiting for more than a month for his warrant to be all over the news, that the young master actually did what he promised and he has since then been sleeping peacefully. He was grateful from the bottom of his heart, especially for his brother Xin Hao who adapted so well to this new life, he already contacted a nearby school and would begin again next semester. And also for Xu Lei's future, for which he wouldn’t need to worry so much about about anymore.

“It's nothing, he's just in love. Mood swings, that's normal.” lazily replied Cao Lei as he pick up his phone. (translator's note : no wonder him and Bai Jing can't get along. They are both so brutal!)

To be frank, a few days ago when they went to get the guns, the sight of that scene scared Cao Lei half to death. Well it wasn’t really Bai Jing buying the weapons but the view of him and Xiao San getting along that utterly shocked him. His heart turned crazy trying to grasp the idea that this young master truly could be gay! He was out of it for a long time before making peace with the situation.

“What are you doing?” asked w.a.n.g Xuebing when he saw him picking up the phone.

But his lover’s heart was of no secret to him, having known him for so many years he naturally knew who he was about to call. After Bai Jing's declaration, w.a.n.g Xuebing became exponentially protective of him and could not help himself as he anxiously watch the unfolding of that bizarre love affaire.

And now he was depressed, and been gay himself he didn’t known how to persuade the young master to stop seen Xiao San. He didn’t seem to mistreat Bai Jing, but just one look was enough to tell that really, he wasn’t a good man.

On the side, Xu Lei eyes s.h.i.+ned with delight. As a woman whose heart was rotten till the very core, there was no greater pleasure in life than to look at two men acting intimate, seducing each other and falling in love, without forgetting all the gossip that comes with it.

She had not been there half a month that already she was like a fish in water. When it came to his girlfriend Qin Yi had fast learned to give up, but as things were,even Qin Hao was not left unmoved. He too has been deeply poisoned as his wors.h.i.+p of Xiao San was but second to his brother, which made Cao Lei very dissatisfied.

Qin Hao was only 17 years old, therefore younger than Bai Jing, but he was smart, cheerful and his mouth was sweet as you could always heard him around the house calling Bai Jing ''big brother Jing'' and Xiao San ''big brother San''.

Likewise w.a.n.g Xuebing was now a '' big brother Xuebing'' to him, but when it came to Cao Lei, Qin Hao – who meet him before in his childhood – remembered him as an very arrogant man. Of course, those vague memories could not speak out for Cao Lei true worth but milk had been spilled and his dislike was pretty much established at this point. Not that the subject of those observation gave a d.a.m.n. Except for his lover, Cao Lei cared for no one nor was he the kind of person who wished to be liked.

Besides, Qin Hao wors.h.i.+p of Xiao San wasn’t without its reasons. Since youth his brother always told him to respect the military as it was good and wise but been a soldier, his big brother would sometimes be away years at the time, on some secret mission to kill some drug lords and after braving thousand of kilometers of danger just to kill one man, he would end up without any official recognition.

So looking at the cool Xiao San, a man of the underworld loading out in the open a car full with weapons and ammunitions as he firtled in the midst of it without a care in the world, the admiration and respect he felt for him flew out of proportion.

Cao Lei dials a phone number and after saying a few words, hanged up just as quickly. Half an hour later, the sound of a car rus.h.i.+ng down the street was heard and a second later Xiao San entered the house. As he was now considered a regular visitor, he went through the door without ceremony and directly asked ”How is Bai Jing?”

Cao Lei smiled politely and, pointing to the upper floor said ”He's in his room, in a very bad mood.” Xiao San turned around and, without even looking back to see who else was there, rushed towards the stairs. Cao Lei sneered disdainfully. ”Even I would appreciate a thank you.”

Qin Yi glanced at him and faintly said ”You dare to say that and yet, didn’t you called him just to enjoy the fun?”

”I was testing him.” said Cao Lei plainly ”If he had failed, wouldn’t that mean the young master is been deceived?” Qin Hao, faithful to his feelings about Xiao San really couldn't help but say ” But Big brother San is a good person Cao Lei. And for sure he wouldn't deceive or hurt Big brother Jing.”

Cao Lei got close to spitting blood and soon felt faint, thinking about how the head of a b.l.o.o.d.y crime organization was considered a good person.

w.a.n.g Xuebing throw a smile thinking that this kid was really funny. And although he saw that his att.i.tude towards Cao Lei was a less friendly than with himself, it was harmless and secretly, w.a.n.g Xuebing was a bit pleased to see his partner taking a hit.

Cao Lei felt wronged when in fact what he said was the truth. Although no one would believe him if he were to say it at loud, but he knew that behind Bai Jing arrogant and overbearing temper, his feelings were unexpectedly pure and simple. Even if he did change lately, when it came to sentiment he was like a countryside pumpkin in the big city for the first time.

He therefore investigated Xiao San and the result did not show great promesses. He fears that the young master will suffer, and personally, he rather felt that he and Xiao San didn't really suit each other. He had by now made the parallel between the man and Bai Jing trip to N city but still couldn’t make sense of it. So presently, tossing around Xiao San and seeing him sweat was one of those little things that made him happy.

In his room, Bai Jing was facing his computer with wrinkled brows. He was remembering the days before the Apocalypse, with all the unceasing and ever increasing disasters. On his screen, as he read articles about countries in state of emergency and people already foretelling the apocalypse, he felt an icy coldness creeping inside of his heart and falling straight into the depth of it.

But as he was despairing alone the door of the room was suddenly opened.

”Why are you here? “The rift between Bai Jing eyebrows grew deeper as he endured his irritation.

“I heard you were in a bad mood, so I came to see you.” Although Xiao San face and voice were cold, his agitation was evident by the look in his eyes. Actually, since the rain started a couple of days ago, he noticed a change in Bai Jing's behavior.

“Is that so.” said he coldly. For the last couple of days Bai Jing had indeed felt increasingly bitter as he was still hesitating if he should inform Xiao San of what was to come. Which words should he use? In which manner should he explain that the end of the world was at their door? He has been reading posts on the subject and people first reaction was of course to laugh and treat it as some mad man idea.

They scoff at the insightful ones, but when that day comes they will see who will laugh last.

“What happened?” Hidding his sadness at not been trusted, Xiao San calmly took several steps in his direction. “Is it something you can't tell me?” As he talked he placed a hand on Bai Jing's shoulder and tightly grasped it.

Bai Jing felt the uncomfortable pressure and patted the hand to signify his should let him go. He was now truly mad, thinking how once again, that man was taking advantage of a situation to try and touch him.

But Xiao San hand was not getting any looser. Instead he grabbed the other shoulder and turned Bai Jing's body to face him. And in his usual forceful and overbearing tone he asked

“Please, what is on your mind?”

And just like that, Bai Jing lost the leash on his emotions. It was to the point he couldn’t control his facial expression anymore.