Ch68 - Extra 1.4

The restriction that Shen Xie placed on Ji Qinghuai didn’t last for long and by evening, he had already regained his spiritual power. Qin Xiaorou made several of his favourite dishes which he ate to his heart’s content.

After the large family finished eating, someone had to clean up the dining table and kitchen which fell onto Qin Lang. Ye An wanted to lend a help but was shooed out by Qin Lang.

Ji Xianzhi sat with them for a while but later felt Ji Qinghuai was being too noisy and dragged Qin Xiaorou out for a walk to escape from the rowdiness. Xie Yan also wanted Ji Qinghuai to go for a walk but he didn’t want to move after having his stomach filled and only wanted to lie on Xie Yan’s lap to be fed fruit.

Xie Yan was helpless and could only do as he wished.

The two of them were chatting but it was still the same as before. Ji Qinghuai would do most of the talking and no matter how boring the topic was, Xie Yan would listen carefully and respond from time to time.

In contrast, Ye An on the side was much quieter. He didn’t chat with Ji Qinghuai and the others, nor did he listen to their conversation. He just fell into deep thought and when Qin Lang came out after cleaning, he saw Ye An holding a pillow in a daze.

Qin Lang walked to his side and took an orange from the table. He sat down beside Ye An and asked, “What are you thinking about?”

Hearing Qin Lang’s voice, Ye An slowly returned to his senses. He turned his head and was about to say something when an orange was brought to his mouth.

Ye An opened his mouth and put the orange into his mouth. The rich and sweet citrus juice immediately burst in his mouth when he bit into it. He swallowed it and said, “I was thinking about what Pavilion Master Meng said, ‘There is someone who is destined to take your blood’. It might have been a hint to me, I just never realised it.”

“Before today, I still wouldn’t have understood if someone gave me such a hint.” Qin Lang fed Ye An another piece of orange and comforted him, “Don’t worry about these things anymore. It’s over.”

“En.” Ye An responded. He looked at the oranges left in Qin Lang’s hand, stretched out his hand to take them naturally and then ate them one by one. Qin Lang saw that Ye An seemed to like the newly bought oranges, so he peeled another one for him.

Next to him, Ji Qinghuai hadn’t spoken since he arrived and had only been lying lazily. Qin Lang wiped his hands, looked over and asked, “When I told you about the detoxification today, why didn’t you ask me more?”

Hearing Qin Lang ask about this, Ji Qinghuai had a smile on his face, “Because I already know the answer.”

Ji Qinghuai folded his hands underneath his head with his straight and slender legs bent, making him appear even more indolent. “According to them, they don’t want to save me and see me as a burden, but there’s a fool willing to throw away his life for me and because I’m surnamed Ji, they have no choice but to help.”

Qin Lang frowned.

Seeing this, Ji Qinghuai smiled and said, “There is no need for such a big reaction. Maybe even father thought about it this way, it’s just a coincidence that this disaster was his son.”

After teasing for a while, he spoke again, “But I think the remark was meant as a restraint. Although father is strict, he is soft-hearted. If Master had an iron heart, the two of them probably wouldn’t be friends, let alone make us come this far. I think that even if the elders thought this way, they wouldn’t sit by and do nothing.”

Otherwise, how could Shen Xie easily turn the matter around with the phrase “Don't take this as an example“?

After the analysis, Ji Qinghuai reached out and tugged at Xie Yan’s sleeve, “Aren’t you going to ask me how I know?”

Xie Yan looked down at him, “Did Shishu take you along to eavesdrop?”

“Yup.” Ji Qinghuai got up from the sofa. “I have to thank Shishu. If he hadn’t taken me to eavesdrop, I wouldn’t have been able to hear those sincere words.”

Ji Qinghuai looked at Xie Yan with a smile, “I only know that you cared about me, but I didn’t expect to be so important to you.”

In the past, Ji Qinghuai didn’t know what kind of mission Xie Yan was carrying out. Even when the two first met, Ji Qinghuai only thought that Xie Yan was an ordinary little monster and it was not until today that he understood that Xie Yan still held many secrets he didn’t know.

Ji Qinghuai thought about it and leaned over to Xie Yan’s side with his eyes full of expectation, “Yanyan, you didn’t say those words directly, you can say it to me again.”

Xie Yan stared at Ji Qinghuai’s bright eyes, “I don’t remember.”

“I remember ah.” Ji Qinghuai pretended to clear his throat, “You said…

Wuu…”

Xie Yan hurriedly covered his mouth with a hand and blocked the rest of his words.

Ji Qinghuai actually just wanted to tease Xie Yan. The two of them shared the same bed every day and no one in this family knew Xie Yan better than he did. He knew that if he pestered Xie Yan, he would say all the words he wanted to hear, but he didn’t intend to do that. Those words he had heard once were enough.

Qin Lang and Ye An quietly watched their show of love. One was not surprised, and the other was watching the show full of anticipation. Ye An was very curious about what Xie Yan said. He wondered what kind of words the serious and taciturn Xie Yan would say… honeyed words?

Unexpectedly, there was still nothing after waiting and seeing Ji Qinghuai’s sweet smile, it was obvious that he didn’t intend to continue and made sure to show off to Ye An at the same time.

Ye An could not help but lament.

Why didn’t anyone tell him what he wanted to know? Bullying him because he came late?

At this time, Ji Qinghuai’s mobile phone on the table rang and pulled everyone’s thoughts back. Xie Yan was closest, so he picked up the phone to check. He opened WeChat and a message jumped out.

Xie Yan glanced at the name; Miss Zhao.

The slender eyebrows rose.

Ji Qinghuai had a bad premonition when he saw Xie Yan’s expression. He hurriedly took the phone away from Xie Yan’s hand and took a closer look.

Ji Qinghuai: “!”

There was no problem with the message, but it was the sender which was embarrassing.

This was his former blind date ah!

Ji Qinghuai instantly cowered and cautiously turned his head to look at Xie Yan who returned a calm look and stood up to go upstairs in silence.

Ji Qinghuai: “…”

Qin Lang and Ye An looked at each other and saw confusion in each other’s eyes, Ye An saw Ji Qinghuai sitting on the sofa like a statue and reminded, “Brother, Brother Xie Yan seems a little unhappy, won’t you go and coax him?”

Ji Qinghuai thought in his heart that of course, he knew that but he had always been the one being coaxed, so he had no experience coaxing others.

His face was bitter, but he couldn’t do nothing, so he put on his slippers and quickly chased after him.

The lights in the room were turned on and when Ji Qinghuai pushed the door in, he saw Yan sitting on the bed, staring at his phone and typing methodically in his hand, probably replying to someone.

Ji Qinghuai closed the door and walked over, going to Xie Yan as usual and resting his chin on his shoulder, “Yanyan.”

Xie Yan put down his phone and turned to look at him.

Ji Qinghuai blinked his eyes and asked tentatively, “You… are you jealous?”

“En.”

The one word stunned Ji Qinghuai.

Xie Yan actually admitted it!

Ji Qinghuai said, “People just want to ask if I have any activities planned recently. I have so many fans, if you’re jealous of this, how much vinegar would you drink?”

“She’s different,” he replied.

Ji Qinghuai was stunned again, “Huh?”

Xie Yan said calmly, “If I’m not mistaken, this Miss Zhao, is the one you dated.”

“…En.”

Xie Yan raised his eyes.

People like Ji Qinghuai would be the centre of attention wherever they went and it was normal for people to like them openly or secretly. Even if he saw someone call Ji Qinghuai their husband, he would never be jealous since it wasn’t true.

But Miss Zhao was different. She had gone on a blind date with Ji Qinghuai, which meant she had been recognized by Ji Xianzhi and Qin Xiaorou.

He remembered that at the wedding before the main event, the two of them had a lively chat and Ji Qinghuai even took the initiative to add her WeChat. Moreover, he heard that Ji Qinghuai also had a very high opinion of this Miss Zhao.

Ji Qinghuai understood Xie Yan, and Xie Yan also understood him. If Ji Qinghuai didn’t have some good feelings for Miss Zhao, he wouldn’t have such a high opinion.

This girl made Xie Yan feel threatened.

Ji Qinghuai was dumbfounded, “This… It’s all a misunderstanding.”

He quickly explained, “Miss Zhao is intelligent and kind, everyone knows this. Not just me, but everyone else also thinks highly of her…”

Ji Qinghuai pouted, “I was supposed to take her home after watching the movie that night, but after seeing you, I completely forgot about it and left her on the roadside alone at night. My mother even scolded me for it.”

Ji Qinghuai wrapped his arms around Xie Yan, “We only added each other on WeChat because her friend is also a fan who wanted to know about my scheduled events. We never said anything out of line. If you still mind, I’ll explain it to Miss Zhao and ask her to approach my assistant instead in the future, we won’t talk anymore, okay?”

Xie Yan felt that his hold was a little too tight and said, “Let go of me first.”

“I won’t let go.” Ji Qinghuai said aggrievedly, “If I let go, what will I do if you run away?”

Xie Yan was startled.

“Don’t be angry, okay?” Ji Qinghuai continued to act coquettishly, “Yanyan… Mr Xie…”

The name ‘Mr Xie’ evoked countless memories of the two of them.

In a trance, they seemed to have returned to the past. Ji Qinghuai was also like this at that time. He liked to act coquettish with Xie Yan, liked to stick to him and was very attentive to any of his reactions, fearing even the slightest displeasure from him, not to mention leaving him.

It turns out to be the same to this day…

Looking at Ji Qinghuai who was holding him tightly and not letting go, the corners of Xie Yan’s mouth lifted slightly.

Silly cat.

Then he said, “I’m not running away.”

“Really?” Ji Qinghuai raised his head and looked at Xie Yan.

Xie Yan laughed at his question, “My Master has already announced that he will come to deliver the betrothal gift, where am I going to run at this time?”

Ji Qinghuai thought for a while, “That’s right oh.”

He finally let go of his face and took hold of his hand. “The God of War personally came to give the dowry, it seems that us being together is me overestimating myself.”

“If we’re talking about the most suitable partner, it can only be you,” Xie Yan said.

“I think so too.” He recalled, “When my father first found out about us, his first reaction was to tell me to stop here, he said that we can’t climb too high. Guess how I answered?”

Xie Yan thought for a moment, “You’d probably be surprised, after all, with your family background, it should be someone else who wants to climb high.”

“Yup.”

“At that time, I said to my father, there is actually someone in this world that I can’t afford to climb? Then won’t you be single for the rest of your life?”

Xie Yan laughed.

Playing a bachelor for a lifetime was impossible. Now he has Ji Qinghuai beside him and they had also gotten their marriage license. They would only accompany each other and go through this life hand in hand.

Although this episode of jealousy was short-lived, the aftermath was huge and from that night on, Ji Qinghuai’s stickiness continued to rise, wishing to turn back into a cat to nestle in Xie Yan’s arms all day long.

Ji Xianzhi simply couldn’t bear to look at his son and every time he did, his eyes were filled with disgust. He wanted to throw Ji Qinghuai out but who was Ji Qinghuai? When it came to thickness, if he claimed second, no one in the family would claim first. His old father disliked him but he didn’t care, he only needed to stick to his Mr Xie.

After three days, Shen Xie and Shen Lian arrived as promised. Ji Xianzhi and Qin Xiaorou went outside to greet them, followed by Xie Yan and Qin Lang.

“Big brother.” Shen Xie smiled and approached Ji Xianzhi. Because of the younger generation, he didn’t put up any airs. He looked at Qin Xiaorou and smiled, “Long time no see, madam is still so bright and beautiful, you haven’t changed at all.”

Qin Xiaorou smiled, “Although it’s only sweet talk, it doesn’t hurt to listen.”

“I’m saying the truth.” Shen Xie said, “A woman is most beautiful regardless of age.”

Qin Xiaorou was once again amused by Shen Xie’s words while Ji Xianzhi raised an eyebrow, “Don’t stand here, come in and make yourself comfortable.”

Ji Xianzhi walked in first followed by Shen Xie and everyone sat down in the living room.

Shen Lian glanced around and asked, “What about Huaihuai and Xiao An? Where are they?”

Today they came to discuss the marriage and as the protagonist, he couldn’t be absent.

Ji Xianzhi was about to speak when there was a sudden movement outside the door. Everyone looked at the sound and saw a little fox with pure white fur scurrying in. It seemed it didn’t expect so many people to be present and came to an abrupt halt.

After that, another figure hurried in from outside and didn’t expect the little fox to stop suddenly. It was too fast and couldn’t stop in time and directly crashed into it.

In an instant, a cat and a fox rolled together.

Everyone: “…”

The little fox was lying on the ground, his claws silently covering his face.

I’m embarrassed again…

The silver gradient cat beside it raised its head and spat out a mouth of fox fur.

Shen Xie: “…”

Ji Xianzhi: “…”

Ji Xianzhi raised a hand to his forehead.

From Shen Xie’s eyes, Ji Xianzhi understood a sentence.

Is it too late to regret this marriage now?

The kitten moved carefully and hid beside Qin Xiaorou.

Mom, if father hits me later, you have to stop him.

Soo this is the latest extra, I look forward to any other extras in the future, but if there isn’t, that’s fine too. I enjoyed translating this and I hope you guys liked their story too hehe