Chapter 37

editor/TLC: serefina & Rin

Big Black and Zhang Hang had been having fun in Beijing for nearly half a month. Even though Zhang Hang couldn’t see the city, he was still very happy and bought many souvenirs to bring back and give to his friends. The closest friends he had at the moment were Xiao Ren and Dr. Xiao. Xiao Ren had been transferred from the police station to the criminal police force, and was apparently highly valued there. In the past four years, Xiao Ren had several partners, all of whom broke up with him because of his online games. He was already busy with criminal police work and was on call 24 hours a day. Instead of accompanying his girlfriend, the little rest time he had was entirely dedicated to playing games. Each time a girlfriend broke up with him, she would throw this sentence at him: “You should just spend your whole life with your computer”. With Xiao Ren blocking the way, to this day he remained single.

Dr. Xiao was very fond of Big Black, and had helped Zhang Hang and Big Black out a lot in recent years. He aided Big Black in getting the credentials he needed to be a guide dog and ensured he wasn’t castrated. Dr. Xiao was also very helpful regarding Big Black’s health. He would come over often to give the dog a checkup. Thanks to his care, Big Black had not been sick at all in the last few years.

For these two people, as well as the students and teachers from the School for the Blind, Zhang Hang carefully bought suitable gifts for everyone. After packing them, he asked the hotel’s front desk to send them back to his home by express delivery, and the part-time workers would help sign for them. He already planned to spend a year and a half traveling with Big Black. This sort of uncomplicated life and yearning for the future filled Zhang Hang with energy and his whole person brightened.

If you're reading this, this translation is stolen. Please support our translators at chrysanthemumgarden.com

“This year, we’ll first travel all over the country, and then we will go abroad!” said Zhang Hand as he sat in the bubble-filled bathing pool, and hugged Big Black.

The black dog’s head was shamelessly stuck to Zhang Hang’s chest, his tail sweeping over the youth’s thigh. Even if they could not be together in the way that he wanted, Lu Chengye would always use every possible method to take advantage.

“We’ve visited almost all the scenic spots in Beijing. Let’s stay for two more days, then how about going to Shanghai the day after? Apparently, the sea there is truly beautiful,” Zhang Hang discussed with Big Black.

“Woof!” It’s too hot in Shanghai right now, going in winter would be better. In this season, we should go to Yunnan, it’s like spring all year round, neither too hot nor too cold. You can also buy some good jade there.

After making great efforts to convey what he meant to Zhang Hang, the young man thought about it and nodded.

The next day, they went to the remaining snack stands in Beijing and ate more delicious food. Zhang Hang had eaten a little more food than he was supposed to these days, but thankfully, had also gotten more exercise. Otherwise, he’d get chubby from all the snacks Big Black was feeding him. After eating some famous snacks, Zhang Hang went to the best bar in Beijing in the evening, intending to taste the cocktails there. This bar had a lot of influence, and Big Black was blocked at the door. It was useless to show his guide dog certificate, as they wouldn’t let him in anyways. Either Zhang Hang went in alone, or neither of them would.

This was the bar that Lu Chengye used to frequent. He had a good relationship with the owner of the bar, and a fixed private room. Unexpectedly, this time, he was refused entry. Big Black was very angry, but thinking about it, most of their patrons were wealthy and respectable people. If anyone who hated dogs or cats drank too much and caused trouble, Big Black and Zhang Hang would have to take responsibility for the incident, which they may not be able to handle.

Read more BL at chrysanthemumgarden.com

“Woof…” Lu Chengye barked dejectedly, signaling that Hang Hang should go in by himself. It was necessary for Zhang Hang to go in, have a drink, and inspect both the facilities and service quality of the bar. As he was familiar with the bar, he wasn’t worried about Hang Hang. The service was up to standard, and there would be a special waiter to lead Zhang Hang around.

“If Big Black can’t go in, neither will I.” Zhang Hang held Big Black’s dispirited head with a smile and kissed him on the forehead. “I’ll go where Big Black goes.”

Lu Chengye raised his head and wagged his tail. Well, if Zhang Hang didn’t want to go, he wouldn’t go either. Anyway, he didn’t plan for them to open a big bar. The most distinctive features of their bar would be the blind bartenders and peaceful environment, so he didn’t want to come to such a place where snakes and vipers crept among dragons.

Vfcrlcu Dlu Dijmx pewqlcu jgbecv pbsoeiis jujlc, Itjcu Ljcu ribkis kjixfv bc atf gbjvrlvf klat Dlu Dijmx bc atf ifjrt ecali atfs gfjmtfv jc lcafgrfmalbc. Ktf vbu jcv qfgrbc qjlgkjlafv obg atf agjoolm iluta ab mtjcuf. Ktf ugffc iluta mjwf bc, yea atf qgfnlber mjg tjv qjrrfv atgbeut atf lcafgrfmalbc ja atf sfiibk iluta. Oe Jtfcusf vlvc’a qjs atf mjg jcs jaafcalbc jcv ibbxfv ybat kjsr ab wjxf regf cb batfg mjgr kfgf mbwlcu. Lf atfc abbx Itjcu Ljcu ab mgbrr atf gbjv.

They had spent five years together on roads such as these, and had always been safe. Because of Lu Chengye’s attentiveness, even if there were people who didn’t abide by the traffic rules, he would notice them in advance and get out of the way. So far, nothing had happened.

This time was the same. After confirming that the road was safe, Lu Chengye walked ahead with Zhang Hang less than a meter behind him holding onto his leash. He didn’t know why, but the car that just passed the intersection had paused at the side of the street, and had just started again. It was still about ten meters from them, so even if it had been reversing, they would be able to avoid it.

However, just when they reached the middle of the road, a car came hurtling into the intersection at a speed of almost 200 kilometers per hour and veered across the road and directly towards the other car that was passing through. It was as if the driver didn’t see the person and dog who were stopped at the sidewalk, and still drove straight at the other car. At this time, Big Black had stepped out of collision range, but Zhang Hang had not!

There was no time for Big Black to think. He quickly turned around and pushed Zhang Hang out of the way, but used too much force. Zhang Hang was pushed two or three meters away and let go of the leash involuntarily. The crazy sports car was going to hit Big Black at a speed of nearly 200 kilometers per hour!

The sports car, still heading towards the other car, hit Big Black who flew into the windshield. Instinctively, the driver stepped on the brake. Because of this, when the two cars collided, the sports car had slowed down. Big Black was sandwiched between the two cars and stuck to the rear car’s windshield.

It hurt so much… Big Black could barely raise his eyelids. He felt as if his entire body was broken into pieces. If a person was hit like this, they would die. A dog was probably a little tougher.

It hurt… but what about Hang Hang? He hadn’t been hit, had he?

Big Black struggled to move his body but couldn’t do a thing. His whole body was stuck on the glass and could only move his hind legs.

“Big Black, Big Black where are you?” From not far away came Zhang Hang’s voice that was panicked but full of vitality.

Ah… Hang Hang was okay… Lu Chengye breathed a sigh of relief. His body no longer seemed to hurt so much, but he felt a little heavy, and he was so sleepy… Probably, as soon as one relaxed, they would feel tired.

Read more BL at chrysanthemumgarden.com

Zhang Hang fumbled around on the road. He simply didn’t care whether there were cars, but knelt down in the middle of the street and reached around everywhere, trying to find the furry body he would usually be able to touch as soon as he raised a hand.

“Big Black, bark so I can find you! Big Black!” Zhang Hang’s crying voice drifted into Lu Chengye’s ears.

Was Hang Hang crying again? No, don’t cry. He’d bark now, so don’t worry. He was okay, he didn’t hurt anymore.

“Wu… wu…” Why couldn’t he bark? Even though he’d used all his strength to bark, how come he only made such a small sound? Hearing this, wouldn’t Hang Hang worry?

However, Zhang Hang was able to hear these almost sad noises. He stumbled towards them, not caring when he bumped into the car halfway there. Turning around, he kept running to the place where Big Black had made the sounds. Zhang Hang staggered to the middle of the crashed cars, following the direction of the sound he had just heard, and gently felt around.

Then he touched a hind leg, which was struggling to twitch.

He was alright! Big Black was still alive! Zhang Hang carefully put his hand in front of him and touched a patch of fur stained with blood.

Read more BL at chrysanthemumgarden.com

What… was this? Zhang Hang felt cold all over. He felt it a little bit. He… what was he touching? What was this?!

At this time, ambulance and police sirens could be heard in the distance and steadily came closer. However, what was sharper than these sounds was the heartbroken cry that cut through the night sky.

“Ah, ah, ahhhh!” Zhang Hang’s whole body lay on the front of the car. He didn’t dare to move Big Black, and could only climb on top of the two collided cars. His arms were gently encircling the guide dog that was submerged in blood, and he produced a cry full of suffering.

He had never cried so painfully. Even when he knew he had been abandoned, he just accepted everything silently, never questioning or howling. Yet at this time, Zhang Hang hugged Big Black, whose whole body was stained with blood, and howled uncontrollably with his head held against the dog’s.

Hang Hang, Hang Hang, Hang Hang… Lu Chengye cried this name over and over in his heart. He tried hard to bark in order to let Hang Hang know he was still alive. It was okay, he was still alive. There was no need to cry like that. What if he lost his voice?

But he couldn’t make a sound, not even a whimper. At first, he could still twitch his hind legs, but now they couldn’t move at all. Lu Chengye felt his body getting colder and heavier, and his body seemed to be running out of blood.

He couldn’t die. How could he die now? His Hang Hang hadn’t traveled across the world and hadn’t gone to university. He still had to accompany Hang Hang…for a long long time. Maybe after six or seven years, then he could leave. How could he leave now? No, he didn’t want to die!

Read more BL at chrysanthemumgarden.com

When the ambulance and police car arrived, they carried the owners of the two cars into the ambulance. Seeing Zhang Hang in the middle of the cars, his whole body covered in blood, they wanted to lift him into the ambulance as well.

“I’m fine…” The young man’s voice was hoarse. He brought the furry thing in his arms to the doctor, pleading, “Save him, save him, Big Black, help Big Black…”

“After being hit like this, the dog can’t be saved,” the doctor said. “Please get in the ambulance with us so we can check if you are injured.”

“How can he not be saved? He can be saved, he can be saved!” Zhang Hang said hoarsely, almost kneeling in front of the doctor. He was carried to the ambulance, but refused to let go of Big Black. The police wanted to take Big Black’s body to figure out what had actually happened, and the body in the young man’s arms was dragged away from him. Then, because he was too agitated, he was sedated and finally brought into the ambulance.

Hang Hang, Hang Hang… Lu Chengye’s consciousness was growing weaker and weaker. He could only watch the frenzied Hang Hang being dragged into the ambulance, and was unable to even make a sound.

In the end, why was it that they were clearly so happy, yet had suddenly become like this?

“The identity of the two drivers have been found. The perpetrator is Lu Hongbo, who has been sent to the hospital with minor injuries and is suspected of driving under the influence. The other driver is Lu Chengye, who has been hospitalized with minor injuries and a coma, with no sign of violating traffic rules,” the police recorded as they investigated the scene.

Ah… right… that was what happened… he remembered, that originally… that was what happened.

The sound of the ambulance was so far away, and Lu Chengye’s consciousness had completely separated from Big Black’s body. So that was what happened…

In his final moments, he heard the sound of a dream breaking into pieces.

sere: NOOOOO ASKJDFBJASBDG MY HEART IM SOBBING IF MY DOG DIED LIKE THIS I WOULD KILL EVERYONE AND THEN MYSELFrin：while I want to applaud how things came full circle, even though I kind of knew this was coming, I also just want to cry first…bear: i cried a little translating this chapter. i won’t lie to you all ;_;

on a happier note, the holiday fanart/fanfiction contest voting is open! vote for your favorites in both categories, and remember, you CAN vote for more than one. i did not realize this and now i am sad.

click HERE to vote!

Voting Period: February 1, 2020, 12.00PM (GMT+8) – February 8, 2020, 12.00PM (GMT+8)

If you're reading this, this translation is stolen. Please support our translators at chrysanthemumgarden.com

Winner Announcement: February 9, 2020, 12.00PM (GMT+8)