Chapter One Hundred and Fourteen: Real Fish and Hamster You Can’t Have Both (2/2)
What if Yan Jin didn’t like him anymore after he revealed the truth? After all, when he was a human, his relationship with Yan Jin was almost considered as nasty.
Yet he could not continue to keep him in the dark anymore as he did not have much time left.
No matter what, he should tell Yan Jin the truth before he died.
Xiao Yu even thought of writing his last words in a scheduled email to Yan Jin so that the chairman could find out about the truth after he passed away. That way, he might forgive him because he was no longer around.
However, such a thought was denied by Xiao Yu himself.
He could not lie to himself. Yan Jin was not a person he could brush off with his final words on a piece of paper.
Some things had to be said directly to Yan Jin…
The journey back home was not as smooth as how they had arrived.
It was quite late when they departed, and the weather didn’t look good. Yan Jin had predicted that it would start to rain when he boarded the car. Indeed, it started raining not even halfway into the journey.
The fine water droplets hit the car window, adding some joy to this plain return journey.
The rain and thunder soon darkened the night sky. It wasn’t even that late.
The thunder rumbled around them as bright lights ripped through the sky.
It was the first spring thunderstorm. It signified the second month of spring where the earth was awakening from its hibernation.
It was the Insects’ Wake¹.
“What do you want for supper?” Yan Jin asked as he drove.
“Squeak.” Anything will do.
Xiao Yu answered half-heartedly as he pondered over his problem seriously. Not even the rumbles of the thunder could be heard.
“We brought home some nuts and vegetables. I’ll add more dishes for you once we’re home.” Yan Jin was in good spirits.
Xiao Yu had enjoyed the past few days, so he was naturally happy too.
If Xiao Yu was still depressed after the trip, Yan Jin would seriously consider the possibility of an emigration.
“Squeak.”
“Hm?”
“Squeakk.” T-the meteor shower was amazing to watch.
“Hm. I think so too.”
When the words reached his throat, Xiao Yu was terrified.
A short while later…
“Squeak.”
“Hm?”
“Squeakk.” The rice balls were super delicious.
“Hm.”
“Squeak.”
“Hm?”
“Squeakkk.” I really like you…r place.
“Hm… hm?”
“Squeakk.” The Four Seasons Manor.
Yan Jin laughed softly: “Then let’s go back next time. When do you think it is appropriate to take a leave?”
“Squeak!” Irresponsible!
“Hm, I don’t have a choice. I do have a pet who likes to wreak havoc.” Yan Jin naturally admitted the truth about his irresponsibility.
“Squeakk.” Who’s the one havocking?
“Me.” Yan Jin answered calmly.
Xiao Yu snorted.
After another short while-
“Squeakk.” I have something to say.
“Hm.”
Xiao Yu acted timidly for a long time and stared at Yan Jin who was driving the car seriously before he finally mustered his courage.
For the sake of explaining his identity better, Xiao Yu forcefully requested to be seated on the front passenger seat during their journey home. It was a calculated move.
The time was right, geographical and social conditions were favorable. All that was left was the final push.
Before Xiao Yu opened his mouth, he even nastily wondered that since they were currently in the middle of nowhere, it would be impossible to flare up even if Yan Jin wanted to. By the time they reached home, the chairman’s fury might even be gone by then.
“Squeakkk.” In fact, I’m not a hamster demon…
It was supposedly an evening that was close to nightfall, yet it was as bright as daytime right before their eyes.
It was not the spring’s lightning, nor was it the light from the horizon.
Compared to that faraway power, this was even more terrifying, even more ominous than that pale glow of light.
In that instant, Xiao Yu could even feel the pain that irritated his eyes because of the bright glare.
The loud screech that came from the car tires sounded like it would tear the entire sky apart.
Xiao Yu endured the painful bright lights as he turned around and saw the other car from the front window.
He saw Yan Jin’s panicked eyes. He had never seen such an expression on Yan Jin’s face before. He saw Yan Jin fall on top of him as he turned the steering wheel away. But it was too late…
Before the loud crash could be heard –
Xiao Yu could not remember today’s date in time. He could not recall that car license plate number that was so familiar that it made him feel horrible. He did not remember his fear of living or death.
He could only remember that sweet tasty rice ball, the glorious stream of shooting stars, the sound of Yan Jin’s deep laughter as he tilted his head, and the words that he had not said in time.
The information that had exploded in his mind was colder than the water had sealed his breathing. His brain had never felt any clearer and he understood everything in that instant.
But now, these were none of his concerns.
He only cared about the person who was silly enough to fall on top of him.
He smelled warm blood and the world before him was in ruins.
There was a scream that was stuck in his throat.
The scream that said –
“Yan Jin.”