The Court c5

Chapter 5

“Ring——”

……

The telephone on the desk kept ringing. Yet, Wei Cai only kept looking at the flashing phone light without any means to answer the phone.

Everyone else in the office was attending the fellowship dance at the tenth floor. While on their leave, guarding the office drudgery is, taken for granted, pushed onto him; the section chief——

But he had no slightest feeling of regret——

Since the last holiday break, Li Jia De had been calling him continuously for who knows how many times; each time asking nothing more than to meet up.

While he himself had to work hard non-stopped in thinking up excuses to reject him, it had causing his feelings to be extremely sad. Now he really had no mood to play.

If it were not for these two days which Li Jia De, because of case relations, had to go to Hong Kong for a business trip, Wei Cai was afraid that Li Jia De will come to the procuratorate to find him ——thinking of this fact, Wei Cai felt glad.

But……

Even if the real being is not here, calling non-stop is enough to cause troubles —— like this morning, he had already called as many as three times. It is hard for him to think of variety ways to dodge. Needless to say, now the phone ringing is certainly him calling.

Taking a look at the empty office, he composed a smile, picked up the phone, and with the sound of hanging up “Ka Deng1”—— the disturbing ring finally stopped—— he let out a sigh of relief.

But that silence did not last one minute. The phone immediately started ringing again.

Wei Cai couldn’t control his emotions and blushed. He had to pick up the phone,

He looked up and, sure enough, saw the Director looking at his face with a strange expression.

“Xiao Wei ah, is it your girlfriend? Why are you so fierce to people ah?” Director asked him while smiling.

Wei Cai firmly shaking his head and changed the topic, “Director, why did you leave the dance so early? Don’t want to play for a while longer?”

Seeing Wei Cai’s expression is not too good, the Director felt embarrassed to continue asking.

He just followed the thread of discussion and answered, “Ah, it’s all young people’s program—— I might as well skip and come down to see files as soon as possible……”

Laughing with Wei Cai, both of them knew that subordinates will not enjoy to their hearts’ content in leaders’ presence——it is still tactful to avoid for good.

After chatting with Director and sending him off, Wei Cai looked at the time. It was almost the end of working hours. He tidied up his things and went downstairs.

Exiting the elevator to the lobby, he saw a familiar figure standing in front of the gate from far away. Exquisite tailoring suits, tall figure – who actually should still be in Hong Kong, Li Jia De.

Then… this afternoon phone call…

God… he himself is not a woman——why does he have to be chased by such a big man?

Li Jia De’s persistence will not last that long—— All these pampered sons of wealthy families…whatever they are after with fresh enthusiasm, they will soon get tired of this pursuing game——If it was really the case, then the one left with a heartbreak in the end will be himself.

Continuously telling himself, Wei Cai forced himself to stop thinking about Li Jia De. He does not want to think of anything related to him…

As long as he persists on not meeting, it will be fine.

Like a spirit hunting, he continuously told himself. Wei Cai knew that only by this way, he can get through this period.

A man’s tendency to forget is great—— One day, Li Jia De will think about this matter again and for sure he won’t be able to help but laugh at the present him——how did he fall in love with this old man, and spent so much effort….

Leaning against the large office window and looking at the person who seems to be standing still like a statue, Wei Cai thought almost masochistically.

Better continue looking at the documents ba……. Don’t know for how long he has stayed, the sky has already turned black. Wei Cai put down the file in his hand. He rubbed his sore eyes and stood beside the window again——

The person standing in front of the gate has disappeared. The opposite road is empty, not a single trace of person can be seen—— Wei Cai temporarily felt as if his heart suddenly has an empty hole.

What am I thinking—— Laughing at himself, Wei Cai picked up his briefcase again to go downstairs. He walked towards the direction of the dormitory—— Under the street light, Wei Cai’s shadow was long with an undefinable lonely connotation.

Entering the compound, Wei Cai extended his hand to find the key—— The shadow in front of his eyes suddenly became more than one. He looked on reflex, was greeted by Li Jia De’s pair of eyes that implicate complexity.

“Finally, we meet again”. His voice had a sense of relief.

Li Jia De seemed tired so he also does not want to debate anymore and just nodded his head. Both of them went out together.

After randomly finding a tea house to sit down and ordering the beverage, they did not know what to say for the moment. The atmosphere seemed stiff and awkward.

Finally, Li Jia De broke the silence “Recently…. were you okay?”

Sure enough, Li Jia De is not the type to beat around the bush. He finally spoke out the real question, “Why are you avoiding me?”

Wei Cai, even though he was prepared, still felt it was very difficult to answer. He hesitated for a long time and finally spoke, “We…if we’re to meet again… it’ll be not good for everyone…”

“What is not good for everyone?” Li Jia De frowned his brows, “Don’t beat around the bush. I just asked you a question, do you…… hate me?”

Wei Cai forced his heart to be tough and said “I can only accept being normal friends with you. If you still want to further a step… it’s better if we don’t meet again….”

……..

Again it’s an awkward silence.

“Why?” Li Jia De finally voiced out, “Why must you reject your real feelings? I can feel that you obviously have feelings for me too—— Why do you have to lie to yourself? Why can’t you admit that you love me?”

Wei Cai was a bit insulted. What rights does he have to say this—— he has an unyielding background, has money that cannot be finished spending in this lifetime, can be free, is able to love anyone.

Yet Wei Cai is only a small-time lawyer. All he need is one scandal to send him to hard struggle—— what rights does he have to be so selfish, forcing him to confront the feeling that he is unwilling to face?

“What feeling?” His heart in anger, he spoke bluntly, “What is called feeling? Feelings can be changed—— I’m not like you. I don’t have a good father. I don’t have some capitals to be sacrificed for feelings.”

Li Jia De’s eyes flashed. He was not angry. On the contrary, he laughed, “So—— you have feelings for me too?”

Sure enough, Li Jia De furrowed his brows due to Wei Cai’s decisive statement, “Cai, why bother to constrain your true thoughts? Is the opinion of the outside world really that important to you?” His tone was so sincere that Wei Cai almost could not resist and almost made his heart go soft.

No!

Jia De’s feelings suddenly disappear? Isn’t that too tragic for him….? Ages of experience made him extremely good at camouflaging himself.

Forcing his tone to become cold, he began, “Yes, I’m not a teenager anymore. I’ve to think for myself—— The position I have today is also what I earned by devoting myself.

I absolutely won’t give up just for these feelings… I am a man——My career is the only life I know! Talking to me about feelings? Can feelings be treated as food to eat? I absolutely don’t want to be supported by a man… Never! Want me to accept you——? It will never happen!”

Feeling as if thousands of strong waves are rolling in his chest, Wei Cai did not wait for Li Jia De’s reply, he “Deng” and stood up-- --

“Don't come and find me-- -- also don't call me -- -- it’s useless!” Saying the words that is enough to throw Li Jia De to hell, Wei Cai turned and walked in the direction of the door.

After throwing some notes on the counter, he sped out without looking back, leaving Li Jia De sitting there looking foolishly-- --

So he takes my feelings as his life obstacle!

Does his heart still hurt?

That day after work, Wei Cai received a phone call.

“Hello? Is it Mr. Wei? I’m from Nian Hua club. Tomorrow night, we’ll be having a fellowship party at Yang Tian hotel. I’d like to ask if you’re free to participate?”

Nian Hua is a white-collar club he registered last time——which is a modern dating agency.

“It’s at the lowest level of club”

Returning back to the empty house, Wei Cai, as always, washed his hands to start cooking. But when everything is ready, looking at the still steaming food, he suddenly felt he had no appetite.

Sitting blankly on the chair, looking out the window, sky is still a light green —— in the meantime, a butterfly is in a light dance as if chasing the scent in the air that does not exist.

Maybe—— the beautiful butterfly has been in his own dreary world……

But all of a sudden, he really wants to smoke.

Watching the curl of smoke rising in the small room, Wei Cai, self-harming his health, had obtained some ease in his heart.

Why rights he have to say ‘like’—— really too selfish!

Why said it out?

But Wei Cai was still in line with, “Since I’m here, I may as well stay and make the best of it” idea. Honestly, according to the program and talked with the ladies. This cannot be considered as talk at all.

The dull way of asking each other name, age, career, salary… looking at these originally delicate and charming ladies’ smiles gradually freeze when they hear his income, Wei Cai did not feel any wound in his self-esteem but had a kind of urge to laugh instead.

He was immersed in the enjoyment of this boring chat and was totally unaware that; at the opposite Flower gallery café, there was a pair of eyes staring at him.

Withdrawing his eyes back from Wei Cai, Li Jia De’s eyes fell on the boy sitting opposite him.

The boy’s delicate and charming big eyes which followed his line of sight across the floor saw that group of men and women sitting stiffly and laughed, “Do you know what that is?”

Li Jia De did not say anything and displayed a look of ‘I don’t care’. He tactfully waited for the answer.

“It is match-making ah—— match-making—.” The boy just laughed till he is beat.

Without words, Li Jia De just looked again on that familiar figure.

It had already been a month ——

This is what he call as the feelings which will not hinder his future?

Having no mood to continue sitting down, Li Jia De stood up.

Taking a few bills from the wallet and putting them on the table, Li Jia De left through the door without looking at the boy.

Wei Cai listened insipidly to the lady with a polite and distanced voice across him discussing topics that he had no slightest interest in. A strong impulse of wanting to smoke drove him to stand up.

“I’m sorry—— I’ve to go to the bathroom.” Ignoring the lady’s stunned expression, he stood up in panic. Almost like escaping, he let himself leave this awkward and uncomfortable place.

While stepping down the stairs, Wei Cai reached into his bag to touch the cigarette.

Spicy-suffering air from his throat rushed to his lungs.

He felt numb and heavy till a few of his tears came up —— However, it was only now that he deeply felt like he was still alive.

But he was just cold, staring coldly at him. Those eyes did not have love, also had no hate —— only making people’s heart twist together in ice-cold——

Wei Cai’s heart seemed to freeze up.

Time seemed to have stopped.

This world is only left with Li Jia De’s stabbing cold stare, and this cold rain, that does not make sense, rushing towards him.

Involuntary shuddering, Wei Cai’s mouth hesitated for a moment. The cigarette also rolled down to the bottom of the stairs.

He leaned over to pick it up subconsciously.

Wei Cai’s hand that was picking up the cigarette froze all of a sudden. He caught a glimpse of the guy—— stylish short hair, big and bright eyes, young and wealthy qualities revealed by him wearing a simple T-shirt and jeans.

His laughter was like a bell. Joy was released in the air.

Sarcastic smile seemed somewhat haughty on Lie Jia De’s mouth corners, “okay—— You little wild cat! I knew that you can't wait…”

Door attendant ran over towards the bright Lamborghini and opened the door for both of them.

Li Jiai De’s deliberately frivolous voice made Wei Cai subconsciously straightened his back and stood up.

But it was just in time to see the boy sitting in Wei Cai’s accustomed seat and the flashy car drove away in dust……

The drizzling rain hit against his covered face. Wei Cai almost felt like he was standing in the autumn rain.

Feeling at loss of what to do, he put the cigarette back in his mouth, yet he realized that it had been long extinguished by the rain.

He took out another one from his briefcase and lit it up. Walking alone among the secret and thin, as though a net weaved upon the fine rain all over the sky