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On New Year’s Eve, Jiang Yibai carried a pile of bags and borrowed Li Xun’s car. He and Si Shaorong set out together for the Si family home. Si Shaorong wasn’t from the city, but fortunately the drive was just under four hours, not too far. For larger items, Jiang Yibai had already shipped them to the Si family in advance. For smaller things, he insisted on bringing them himself. Si Shaorong was secretly thankful that courier services were about to go on holiday. If they weren’t, there would…- 161.6 K • Completed
- The psychologist, Dr. Liu, was someone Si Shaorong had arranged through a personal connection. In this industry, it was common for people to carry some level of psychological strain. Those who were financially stable and cared enough about their mental state would seek professional counseling regularly. It wasn’t that difficult. They simply sat for two or three hours, talked, drank some tea, and it became a way to let off steam. People were strange sometimes. There were things they couldn’t say to…
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- The next morning, when Si Shaorong got out of bed, the ache between his legs made walking difficult. Going to the bathroom was especially miserable. He drew in a sharp breath, trying to stay quiet, and only managed to finish after what felt like forever. He came out slowly after washing up, just as Jiang Yibai was setting breakfast on the table. Seeing his baby looking pale and uncomfortable, Jiang Yibai immediately walked over, frowning in concern. “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell…
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- Si Shaorong returned to the place he was currently renting. The man he lived with hadn’t come back yet. The kitchen was filled with the scent of freshly cooked food. He paused at the entryway, frowning as he changed his shoes, then walked straight into his room. Not long after, someone knocked on the door. "Rong-ge? You’re back?" It was a pleasant female voice. Si Shaorong responded with a quiet "Mm." He turned on his computer and picked up his headphones. "I’m busy. Don’t knock on my door…
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- Over the past few years, that man surnamed Zhou had used his job to benefit himself more than a few times. The reason Jiang Yibai insisted he use his main Weibo account to issue a public apology was precisely because they had dug up his glittering verified profile. Zhou was actually a minor internet celebrity. His profile photo had been run through so many filters and edits it no longer resembled a real person. He posted about makeup products, gave beauty tips and home organization hacks, occasionally…
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- Jiang Yibai was silent for a long time. Then, all at once, his mind felt clearer than it had in years. “That drummer’s boyfriend back then, the one surnamed Zhou. You were working together from the start, weren’t you?” The pieces clicked into place. Just like how Zheng Yu had accomplices helping him this time with Chen Yi, maybe back then, he himself had walked straight into a trap and never realized it. Zheng Yu knelt there, his legs long since numb. Dully, he said, “Yeah. It was him…
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- Li Xun hadn’t yet taken back the car he’d lent to Jiang Yibai, so the two of them drove to the address Li Xun had sent. Surprisingly, it was the secluded villa on the outskirts that he rarely used. The villa had two floors, with gardens in both the front and back. Li Xun had bought it years ago, and its value had more than doubled since. A banner still hung above the entrance to the gated community, proudly declaring something like “Central City Luxury Estates,” though in reality, the area was…
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- By the time Jiang Yibai woke up, night had already fallen. He lay in bed staring blankly at the ceiling for a long while before his thoughts finally began to piece themselves together. The first thing that came to mind was what had happened at the police station. Just the thought of the photo on Sun Chen’s phone made his stomach churn. Everything after that felt hazy, like the night had been wiped away in a blur, as if he’d blacked out from drinking. He couldn’t recall how he’d gotten home or…
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- Chen Yi flinched at the look on Jiang Yibai’s face. “His name is Zheng Yu. Why? Do you know him?” Jiang Yibai still clung to a shred of hope. “He’s really gay? And around my age?” Chen Yi thought about it. “He said he was, but now I’m not sure… maybe he lied to me? He did look pretty young though. As for the gay thing, that seems real, right? I mean, who the hell would fake that for fun?” Sun Chen quickly fished out his phone. “I have a photo!” Jiang Yibai hesitated for…
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- “All right, talk. What happened?” Jiang Yibai sat in a chair in the corner of the break room, eyeing the two boys in front of him. Sun Chen and Chen Yi stood side by side like primary schoolers being scolded by the head disciplinarian, hands clasped behind their backs, heads hung low, completely silent. Jiang Yibai had spent the past few days feeling utterly relaxed and satisfied. His skin was smooth, his complexion healthy and glowing, his naturally wavy black hair soft and tousled. Dressed…
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