Chapter 2

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Lonely specks of snow fluttered from the dark sky, like the dead, dancing slowly.

“Go in. It’s so cold.”

I sniffed. It really is cold, and in Beiyue’s arms, I’m still shaking. He glanced at me and said nothing more before he picked me up and walked inside.

The room is very warm. I covered myself in a blanket and snuggled next to the stove, warming my frozen fingers…

Beiyue handed me a cup of hot tea.

“Thank you— ah!” I sneezed. It seems I really caught a cold. I really couldn’t tolerate a bit of a chill. This body is getting really useless. I pulled out a napkin and wiped my nose red.

He looked at me and said, “Ningxi, why not go? Now, only Hai Laiyin can contend with his power…”

“It’s all the same…” I replied lightly while looking at the teacup.

“What?”

“it’s just another shackle. It’s the same everywhere.”

He sighed, “But after all, You raised Qiao Yi. At least, he won’t… torture you.”

My body stiffened. “Qiao Yi… How is he?”

He nodded, “Very good. He’s now the head of the Hai Laiyin— he just trampled the youngest ‘godfather’ in the history of Italian gangsters. Ningxi, you can’t underestimate the child you raised.

I smiled faintly, “That’s his own ability. It has nothing to do with me.”

Beiyue took out the medicine and turned on the stove.

“I have seen him recently. He has already matured. He is no longer the young and the impulsive little boy from back then. He is now much more restrained. He promised me that he would not make it difficult for you. Maybe you can trust him.”

When the medicine was warm, Beiyue gave it to me. I furrowed my eyebrows, but I took it, raised my head as I down it.

The familiar bitter taste went all up in my head as my whole stomach rumbled. The taste is really disgusting. I covered my mouth to press it down. I should not waste Beiyue’s efforts even if I already knew that the medicine is no longer useful for me.

“It’s okay…” He said as he stroked my back.

I nodded, didn’t say anything as my stomach is still stinging.

“Three years have already passed. Can I not survive these few more months” I mumbled when the discomfort in my stomach passed.

He wipe off some residue from the corners of my lips with a handkerchief, “I can’t let you risk it. What will happen if you fall into his hand… you know this better than I do.”

Indeed. I knew him when I was twelve years old. Of course I know how cold-blooded he is more than anyone else. A man like a beast, if he catches her again, there won’t even be bones left.

“Don’t you want to see Qiao Yi?”

I shook my head. It’s not that I don’t want to. But… Joey is no longer the little boy who was bullied in the streets of Rome.

Standing at the top of power and desire, many things have already deteriorated. Biting his index finger, he stared at the red flames in the stove.

“Actually, you’ve already decided, haven’t you?”

“…” He didn’t answer.

“Then why bother asking my opinion?” I put my chin on my knees. I feel very tired. It’s strange that I have not done anything, but I still feel tired.

He was silent for a moment. And then he stroked my hair and told me helplessly, “Don’t blame me. This is the best way. The family is no longer able to protect you. Now, you have no other choice but to go.”

I nodded, “I understand…”

“Ningxi…”

“When will they come?”

“Tomorrow, Qiao Yi will pick you up.”

“Oh…” I answered vaguely. Looking at the fire, Qiao Yi’s ice blue eyes came into my mind. Cold and faint blue, the entire sky seems to be frozen in it, ethereal and clear, and it’s as if you’re careless, your soul will be sucked in.

Back then, I was bewitched by those eyes. I, who had never been emotional, picked him from the streets of Rome. At that time, he was just a child.

Later, I taught him how to fight, how to use guns, poison, all about our tradecraft— the tricks on how to kill people. What I have learned all my life, I bequeathed to him.

I am not a good person, but I think I can be regarded as a good teacher. I have always been attentive to this student’s needs…

Until one day, he said to me, “Ningxi-jie, can I let you lie in my bed?” I just found out that something was wrong.

With a sigh, I leaned on Beiyue’s shoulder looking at at the snowflakes floating in the night sky. I said softly, “Beiyue, in fact, I just want to hid by your side and die quietly.”

He trembled slightly and said in a low voice, “I know…”

However, we both know that that can be considered a luxury. Looking at the boundless darkness, I closed my eyes. I’m really so tired.

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