Amused by Qi Yan's words, Jing Ranxiu shook his head helplessly, and finally sighed softly.
"You always avoid the problems between us." Jing Ranxiu's voice was filled with vicissitudes of life.
Qi Yan was stunned for a moment, then fell silent.
Yes, he was avoiding it intentionally. He didn't know if Jing Ranxiu would understand that feeling. His father was ill, and he might live these days as his only days. So he married his wife because she was virtuous and kind-hearted, and especially for himself. When he was away, he could still feel the warmth of home...
But Qi Yan actually got together with his legal brother, and developed a different relationship. This matter, together, is a silent fact - if it gets too big, the family will break up.
Qi Yan doesn't want to break up the family. Lao Qi is enjoying this kind of life, and so is Qi Yan.
"Maybe we should look at this problem from a different angle." Jing Ranxiu's voice was calm: "We can be together for the rest of our lives."
"...Stop it, I don't want to have anything to do with it anymore." Qi Yan's voice was extremely dull: "I feel sorry for my dad and Aunt Jing."
When it came to the old man, Jing Ranxiu rarely said anything, even though Qi Yan's previous words almost made him hit the brakes.
After silence, there is still silence.
In a relationship, regardless of whether you are blessed by others, your own wishes are the most important.
While I hope to be happy, my conscience is screaming that in this world, there are not only you, but also relatives and friends who love you and care about you.
—This matter can be considered abandoned.
Day after day, life is the same. Qi Yan goes to school every day, "acts wildly" with Lao Tu, and then battles wits and courage with Zeng Xinrou. In the evening, Jing Ranxiu comes to pick him up, goes home for dinner, and spends happily with his family. Spend the time after dinner and go to bed.
Thinking about it this way, the boring life seems to be back again.
Jing Ranxiu acted like an elder brother, dropping off early and picking up late. From the outside, although this family is a reorganized family, it is extremely warm.
This kind of life ended that night, when Lao Qi told Qi Yan that he was going to separate from Jing's mother.
"Aunt Jing and I have a contract, and we have never lived together." Lao Qi's voice revealed helplessness and exhaustion: "I hope that after I die, you can have a destination. I believe in the others. No, but I absolutely trust you, Aunt Jing."
"As I expected, you accepted your Aunt Jing, right?"
Qi Yan was confused. He looked at Lao Qi in confusion: "Dad, why suddenly..."
"Because we discovered another thing." Lao Qi smiled faintly: "That thing was enough to make us give up this warmest lie."
"But, Dad!" Qi Yan suddenly wanted to cry, so he tried to persuade him: "We can think about this again, and Aunt Jing..."
"I have already made an agreement with your Aunt Jing, and Xiao Xiu also knows it." Lao Qi said: "I will go to the United States for treatment in a few days. They will still live here, and they will still be husband and wife to the outside world. Internally, you can I treat your Aunt Jing as my aunt."
"...W-what is this..." Qi Yan wanted to complain, but couldn't.
"I'm going to the United States." Lao Qi smiled and said, "Come and give me a hug, son."
This sentence made Qi Yan burst into tears instantly.
In this world, without mother, father is everything. Perhaps Qi Yan once blamed Lao Qi for not taking care of him, failing to fulfill his father's responsibilities, and even felt that he was not worthy of being a father... However, he is his father, his eternal father.
Three days later, Lao Qi went to the United States. Before he left, he told Qi Yan to pursue his heart.
After crying, Qi Yan stared at the tissue sent by Jing Ranxiu with red eyes, holding it in his hand to no avail.
"Don't think about it." Jing Ranxiu sat next to him: "Nothing has changed."
"Can I still see my dad?"
"Of course, this is his home and he will definitely come back."
"Where are you and Aunt Jing?"
“…This is our home, too.”
"…What about you and me?"
…
Jing Ranxiu didn't answer, and Qi Yan didn't ask any more questions.
Half a year passed in a flash, winter came, and when the first snow fell on the city, Qi Yan was admitted to the best university in the province.
Because Lao Qi, who was undergoing treatment for his shaved head, sent blessings to Qi Yan in the video. The words "You are my most proud son" made Qi Yan silently leave the camera and wipe his tears secretly in the darkness.
A period of progress can reach a peak in just half a year. But the time for a person to take a step is far away.
"What reward do you want, Xiaoyan?" Mother Jing looked at him with a smile, the years leaving traces on her beautiful face.
Qi Yan smiled. Although he was a mature man, he was also noisy, but he was not overbearing: "You don't need anything!"
"Hey, tell me what you want and let Aunt Jing buy it for you!"
"Then... Aunt Jing, I want to eat the delicious food you made."
…
Inexplicably, Qi Yan's words became sweeter and sweeter.
This is a family...
But Qi Yan's heart was always empty. The relationship between him and Jing Ranxiu was just an ordinary brother.
That night, when Qi Yan returned to the room, he leaned against the door and had some difficulty breathing... He felt heartbroken and suffocated. It was as if I wanted to touch him and talk to him, something quiet and private, instead of the usual polite words.
However, the two people now no longer allow it.
After an unknown amount of time, there was a soft knock on the door in the darkness.
"Who?" Qi Yan raised his head from his arms and looked in the direction of the door.
After a long time, a familiar and surprising voice came from outside.
"it's me."
"...Jing Ranxiu?" Qi Yan was stunned, quickly stood up from the ground, rushed to the door, and opened it: "You..."
"Shh-" Jing Ranxiu stepped in the moment he opened the door, then covered his hand holding the door handle and pushed the door shut.
"You, you came here so suddenly..."
"Are you waiting for me?"
"No..." Qi Yan said in a low voice, "I... am not waiting for you." But I hope you will come.
In the darkness, Qi Yan's expression could not be seen clearly, but Jing Ranxiu curled his lips and smiled very happily: "I'm sorry, I wanted to come over a long time ago."
"ah?"
"I think we shouldn't be so pessimistic about each other." Jing Ranxiu's voice was calm, and what he said made sense: "Since we are all members of the same family and live under the same roof, there is nothing more beneficial than this. Alright?"
Qi Yan raised his head blankly and looked at him in confusion: "...What do you mean?"
"Underground love." Jing Ranxiu slowly spit out three words.
Qi Yan felt happy at first, and then sighed regretfully: "How long can it last? And..." Underground love or something...
Jing Ranxiu looked at him, slowly lowered his head, and touched his lips.
"lifetime."
Between the vague lips and teeth, an unlimited deadline slowly overflowed along with Jing Ranxiu's indifferent voice, warming people's hearts.
He was ready for a lifetime of underground love. He just wanted to see if Qi Yan, the little bully, was willing.
[The male protagonist’s favorability towards Qi Yan is +15, current favorability: 100]
[Congratulations to the host for completing the mission. ]
Qi Yan closed his eyes as if he was relieved, and kissed him back.
For the rest of my life, Master, who have I ever been afraid of