Chapter 79: Would Ji Songting Stop Liking Him?
Ji Songting stood to the side, watching him search for a long time. A ripple appeared on his cold, hard face, and he couldn’t help but walk over to ask:
“What’s wrong? Is the bracelet missing?”
Shen Chuyan’s expression shifted. He didn’t answer immediately. A trace of unease in his heart surged to his brows as he glanced from the corner of his eye at his empty left wrist.
Could it be that he dropped it inside when he sneaked into Jian An’s room earlier?! Right in the corner where the work was placed. If it wasn’t because he was too nervous at the time, he wouldn’t have lost such an important thing…
He wiped the thin sweat staining the side of his nose, then put down the things in his hand. He turned to look at him and said awkwardly:
“I must have left it at home, A-Ting. I’ll show it to you when I go back.”
“Mhm, that works too.”
Ji Songting didn’t press the matter further. Conflict and hesitation condensed on his face. He looked silently at the youth, countless emotions churning in his heart. His thin lips parted lightly, wanting to speak but stopping:
“Um, Xiao Yan, I…”
Shen Chuyan instinctively sensed that what he was about to say wasn’t quite right, but he still braced himself and didn’t show any abnormality. Forcing a gentle smile at the corners of his mouth, he asked softly, “A-Ting, what’s wrong?”
The other man grabbed the suit jacket draped over the sofa, quickly put it on, and tied his tie. His movements were smooth and fluid. Then, he merely cast a faint glance at Shen Chuyan. His tone was level yet revealed an unspeakable chill:
“I won’t be staying at the hotel. I suddenly remembered there are still some matters at the company, so I’ll go back to handle them first. I’m sorry, Xiao Yan. If you want to go home, I’ll have my driver come pick you up. I won’t be able to stay with you.”
Hearing these words, Shen Chuyan was stunned. His entire body felt as if struck by lightning. His mind buzzed, and it felt as though countless flies were buzzing around his ears.
This… was he abandoning him?!
In all their years of dating, the man had never done this before. He would always bring him along wherever he went. Yet today, he unexpectedly heard words telling him to go home.
Seeing the youth’s expression look a bit strange, Ji Songting stepped forward and touched his forehead to check his temperature. He asked with concern: “Xiao Yan? What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?”
Shen Chuyan slowly shook his head, stepping back in disappointment. Even though he felt terrible inside, the expression on his face was forced to hold up. He squeezed out a smile and said:
“It’s alright, A-Ting. If you’re busy, hurry and go. You don’t need to worry about me, I’m fine. Mhm… I can go back by myself. Don’t worry about me.”
The man hesitated slightly, but ultimately said nothing. He nodded and immediately turned to leave.
Watching his beloved disregard him and his retreating figure growing further and further away, until the room door was completely shut, the tears Shen Chuyan had forcefully held back instantly broke like a dam. He raised his hand and fiercely wiped away the wetness on his cheeks, but the more he wiped, the more there was…
Immediately after, he collapsed onto the carpet. His hands were tightly clenched into fists, his nails digging into his flesh without feeling the slightest pain. Only that tearing heartache left him breathless, and his eyes filled with a blood-red hue.
How did things turn out like this?
He had spent four whole years making Ji Songting completely fall in love with him, finally becoming the irreplaceable White Moonlight in the heart of this powerful and prestigious young master of Yao City.
But why? That person used to always believe in him without hesitation and defend him. Yet today, just because of a drunkard’s nonsense, he had started doubting him, even using work as an excuse to distance himself!
Where exactly did it go wrong?!
Would Ji Songting stop liking him…?
No, definitely not! He had the identity of a savior protecting him. No matter what, Ji Songting would never abandon him. It was just a little doubt, it was fine…
Moreover, he didn’t know if the man had truly believed him about the art competition piece. He was really afraid, terrified that Ji Songting would find out he was just a thief who stole someone else’s work, that he wasn’t some exceptionally talented painter at all!
That four-leaf clover bracelet… how was he going to get it back? If Ji Songting found out his bracelet had actually appeared in Jian An’s bedroom, what would happen…?
Shen Chuyan curled his legs up, his eyes entirely red. His nose sniffled and sobbed as he looked at the dark cloud-covered sky above the city outside the floor-to-ceiling window not far away. He felt his heart grow half cold.
And that Jian Yufeng, a dog-skin plaster that he couldn’t shake off no matter what. It was simply sickening and nauseating. Did he just hate seeing him and Ji Songting living a good life together that much?
No one could even think about ruining his relationship with Ji Songting!
Thinking of this, Shen Chuyan’s eyes brightened slightly. He forcefully wiped away the remaining tears on his face, stood up, and reached for the phone on the table.
He found the phone number that had called earlier, tapped his finger to dial back, and held it to his ear, listening quietly.
After ringing for just a few seconds, Jian Yufeng quickly answered his call on the other end, asking drunkenly:
“Hello~? Who is it? Is it my baby Xiao Yan? It hasn’t been long and you’re missing me again~”
This teasing made Shen Chuyan even more furious. Changing his usual gentle and kind demeanor, he transformed directly into an arrogant and domineering young master. His voice carried a thick crying tone as he hurled abuses:
“Jian Yufeng, let me ask you, are you sick in the head? Why did you call me earlier? Do you know who answered the phone just now?! You’ve ruined me!”
On the other end of the phone, the man remained unconcerned. Gulping down liquor, he chuckled and drew out his tone as he asked: “Which lucky audience member answered it?”
“It was Ji Songting who answered! Ji Songting!”
Shen Chuyan put the phone speaker to his mouth and shouted this name several times. The anger in his chest churned like overturning seas, and even his shoulders couldn’t stop trembling as he questioned:
“If you drink, then drink! Why did you have to call me? Do you know what kind of nonsense you spouted?! You almost exposed the fact that I swapped Jian An’s work! Ji Songting has already started doubting me now! It’s all your fault!”
As he spoke, he uncontrollably began to cry again. Tears mixed with fear and panic continuously welled up, quickly soaking the corners of his eyes. That pure and innocent silhouette blurred into a patch, leaving only distorted features.
“Wuu wuu wuu wuu~~~!!!”
Hearing him burst into tears and the name “Ji Songting,” Jian Yufeng’s alcohol-numbed brain sobered up significantly in an instant. He remained silent in a daze for a long time.
He actually felt his heart ache for this youth crying himself hoarse. Stopping his drinking, he frantically comforted him:
“Baby, don’t cry~ You crying makes me want to cry too. I was dazed from drinking, who the hell knew the person answering the phone wasn’t you, but that dead ice block Ji Songting!”
But the man’s comfort had absolutely no effect. Shen Chuyan cried even louder now, his whimpering and sobbing echoing throughout the entire hotel room.
He was the young master of the Shen family who grew up with a golden spoon in his mouth, the apple of his parents’ eye. Even if his brother Shen Yunheng disliked him, he still had to give way to him. When had he ever suffered such grievance and sadness, especially being heartlessly abandoned in an empty room by the person he liked the most!
The more Shen Chuyan thought about it, the angrier he got, and the angrier he got, the more aggrieved he felt. With one hand, he swept the several water glasses on the table onto the floor, smashing them into countless pieces. Then, he cried incoherently:
“What do I do… A-Ting is suspecting me… what do I do? He doesn’t trust me anymore, wuu wuu wuu!”
Hearing the loud crash over the phone, Jian Yufeng immediately knew this young master was throwing a tantrum. Moreover, this matter was indeed his own drunken misbehavior that nearly harmed the other party, so he could only lower himself to coax him:
“Um… Xiao Yan, don’t cry. How could Ji Songting possibly believe what I said? Besides, I probably didn’t say anything crazy, right? Just put your mind at ease.”
Shen Chuyan cried until he was gasping for breath, his head starting to feel dizzy. “He believed it… he doesn’t want me anymore! He abandoned me and left all by himself…”
“What?! Is he even a man!”
On the other end, Jian Yufeng immediately flushed red with anger. Combined with having drunk too much alcohol, he swayed even just trying to stand up, and ultimately was forced to collapse back onto the sofa. But his mouth kept talking:
“Where are you? Hurry up and send me the address, I’ll come find you. If Ji Songting doesn’t want you, I want you. Just break up with him, what’s there to explain?”
But the youth did not appreciate the offer, speaking brazenly:
“Get lost! If you didn’t rely on your chairman father having a bit of money, you would have been living on the streets a long time ago. What part of you can compare to A-Ting? You still want me? Are you worthy?”
Everyone in Yao City knew that in today’s commercial market, only the Ji Group dominated alone, possessing massive financial resources and an enormous economy, with a prominent status.
Meanwhile, the Jian Group, which once covered the sky with one hand, had long since declined. Not only was its business scope insufficient, but even its market share couldn’t compare to several other companies.
So how did this playboy young master have the confidence to say such words? So shameless! Not even looking at how dilapidated his own father’s company had become.
Jian Yufeng: “You’d better not forget, we are locusts tied to the same rope. I still hold many of your unspeakable secrets in my hands. Don’t be ungrateful when given face!”
As soon as these words came out, Shen Chuyan gradually stopped crying. He wanted to retort but couldn’t say anything, and he didn’t dare to continue smashing the cracked pot, preparing to cut ties with him.
When the other party fell silent, Jian Yufeng knew he had a hold on him. He spoke triumphantly:
“Heh, little thing, hurry up and send the address over. Just obediently let this lord come and dote on you properly~”
Shen Chuyan directly refused without a thought: “I’m not in the mood to sleep with you right now.”
Jian Yufeng snorted coldly in disdain and said: “Oh, almost forgot. When exactly are you going to give me the Ji Group’s company secrets? I’m already impatient from waiting!”
Mentioned by the man, Shen Chuyan suddenly reacted, an excellent idea surfacing in his mind.
He deliberately lowered his voice and said to Jian Yufeng:
“Over these years, I’ve stolen some confidential documents of the Ji Group from Ji Songting’s private computer. It should be enough for your use, but it can only cause the Ji Group’s stock to drop for a few days. You can also take this opportunity to taste some sweetness.”
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