Translated by Eve

Edited by Kara, Serefina 𝒷ℯ𝒹𝓃𝓸𝓿ℯ𝓁.𝒸ℴ𝓶

7. The Scene of Bloody Slaughter Continues~

Xie He laid on the sick bed peacefully. Because he had just undergone surgery, he looked so pale and weak that it seemed like he would die at any moment....Yi Ze suddenly felt a bit distressed. He knew that Xie He had been injured, but he hadn’t imagined that it would be so serious. Therefore, he hadn’t treated the matter seriously. Now that he saw him, he noticed that he didn’t look all that good....

Only, Jian Zihan had said that he was waiting for his boyfriend. It couldn’t be that the person he was referring to was Xie He?! When Yi Ze thought of this, the baffling distress suddenly disappeared without a trace. On the contrary, what replaced it was a profound anger.

When had Xie He found out about Jian Zihan? What did he use to seduce Jian Zihan, to even make the other treat him like he was a treasure!? He hadn’t expected that this person, who usually seemed honest and lovable, was actually someone with such a scheming heart! This kind of person...wasn’t worthy of his distress or pity!

Yi Ze’s eyes were so dark that if his eyes were the sky, it would storm at any moment. He said in a low voice, “The boyfriend you were talking about. Is it him?”

Jian Zihan turned his head and gave him a cold look. “What if he is?”

Although he had just been slapped, that slap didn’t make him nearly as furious and humiliated as these words did! Jian Zihan didn’t care about him at all! The one he liked also wasn’t him! He had been angry because of Xie He! Because he had found out about the relationship between him and Xie He, he had gotten mad! When he recalled the gentle expression in Jian Zihan’s eyes when he looked at Xie He and then compared it to the apathy when he looked at him, his eyes darkened until they were black as ink. He spat out, “Your type is a person like this?”

Jian Zihan’s rage soared again. “A person like this?”

He still wanted to ask Xie He why he would like a person like this, ne! He wasn’t even the least bit surprised to find out that the scum guy who Xie He liked was Yi Ze all along!

Yi Ze said icily, “You don’t know him at all. He’s deceiving you!”

Jian Zihan’s chest heaved violently. He was so angry that his mouth was shaking. How could he not know what kind of scoundrel Yi Ze was? What was there to bicker about with him? Their three views were not the same, so there was no way for them to communicate! He didn’t think it was worth disrupting Xie He’s rest by quarrelling with the other. So, Jian Zihan said with an icy cold voice, “We’re in a hospital. Noise is prohibited. President Yi, I ask you to please leave.”

When Yi Ze heard Jian Zihan’s frosty words and saw the disdain in the other’s gaze, he felt so gloomy that he wanted to smash this place to pieces!

Fu Yuan finally understood what was happening. He could not instantly hide the shock in his heart. Jian Zihan actually liked Xie He! This...How could this be?! He looked at the two people with their blades drawn in front of him. Actually, he couldn’t help but feel a bit of schadenfreude. However, he was afraid that Yi Ze would go crazy and accidentally injure Xie He, so he coughed, “How about the two of you go fight outside? Minghui is injured. He needs to rest.”

These words broke the stagnant atmosphere. Yi Ze cast a cold look at Xie He, who was lying on the sick bed, and then gave Fu Yuan a look as well before suddenly leaving!

Jian Zihan didn’t even look at him as he left. He didn’t care that Yi Ze had left in anger in the least. He gave Fu Yuan a warning glare and said, “President Fu, are you close with Minghui?”

Fu Yuan beamed, “Yes, we’re good friends.”

He was scheming inside. It seemed that he had one more rival in love. Only, he wasn’t all that worried. With how complicated the relationship was between Xie He and Jian Zihan, how could Xie He fall for Jian Zihan? It would already be not that bad for him not to hate the other. Fu Yuan felt that his own chances were still the best. Jian Zihan had probably only called Xie He his boyfriend to anger Yi Ze, that’s all.

Jian Zihan was a bit skeptical about Fu Yuan’s intentions, but he knew of Fu Yuan’s fickle nature. Xie He would definitely not fall for a person like him. Therefore, he didn’t really mind Fu Yuan. He was more worried about Xie He’s condition.

The two of them were both lost in thought. After making some small talk, Fu Yuan left after getting a call.

Jian Zihan stayed at the hospital.

....................................

When Xie He woke up, he saw Jian Zihan sleeping on the sofa in his room.

【444：Host dada! Today’s show was very wonderful, oh! Jian Zihan slapped Yi Ze, ne! Wait a second! I’ll play it for you! \(≧▽≦)/】

【Xie He：OK, Baby. 🙂 】

After Xie He watched the clip, he smiled. Just then, Jian Zihan woke up.

Jian Zihan had not left at all. He would not be assured until he saw Xie He wake up. When he discovered that Xie He was awake, he promptly rushed over and looked at him with a gentle but complicated gaze. “You’re up. I’ll go get you something to eat.”

He had personally boiled some chicken soup. He brought it over in a thermos, carefully spooned up some soup, and brought it to Xie He’s mouth.

Xie He revealed an unnatural expression and averted his gaze a bit. “I can do it myself. How could I trouble you to take care of me?”

He had injured his right hand and shoulder. His left hand could still move.

Jian Zihan looked at him dotingly. He suppressed the acidity in his heart. “You saved my life. I can do something as trivial as this for you.”

Xie He still declined.

Jian Zihan then stopped smiling. “You don’t see me as a friend, do you?”

Xie He felt awkward upon hearing this. He hesitated for a bit and then finally opened his mouth obediently. He was fed two bowls before he was let off.

Jian Zihan once again carefully maneuvered the sick bed until Xie He was lying prone again. He stroked Xie He’s forehead and said, “Sleep for a while, ba. You need to rest more when injured.”

Xie He did feel exhausted, so he closed his eyes.

Jian Zihan stared at Xie He’s sleeping face. Only when he was certain that the other was asleep did he softly lower his head and leave a kiss on the other’s forehead. I’m sorry...If it wasn’t for me, how could Yi Ze hurt you like this....?

From now on, I’ll love you, how about that?

Jian Zihan did not leave Xie He’s side and took care of him the entire time. Not only was he in charge of Xie He’s meals, but he also stayed in the hospital most of the time too. He even gave Xie He’s assistant a vacation. Because Xie He was injured, the shooting had to be put on hold temporarily. The losses incurred were quite big. Wei Zhangqin had also come to see Xie He. When he saw Jian Zihan taking care of him with all his heart, he left with a complicated feeling in his own heart.

Fu Yuan came again on the second day. He enquired solicitously about Xie He’s well-being. However, because Jian Zihan was there, he couldn’t step out of bounds. Therefore, he just showed Xie He the care a normal friend would have for another.

Yi Ze did not reappear at the hospital since that day.

Jian Zihan was very happy about Yi Ze’s absence. However, Xie He’s eyes gradually became gloomier and gloomier. He was still hurt and saddened. He clearly knew that Yi Ze didn’t care about him at all, but he had still wanted to see him when he was hurt and weak.

He had gotten so seriously injured, and yet...Yi Ze hadn’t even sent him so much as a text.

Jian Zihan was pained upon seeing his reaction. Even so, he could not bear to tell Xie He that Yi Ze had come once...but not for him. In the end, Yi Ze had even stormed out....

One day, Jian Zihan deliberated for a while before asking Xie He, “Have you ever thought about leaving that person and starting anew?”

Xie He’s face paled upon hearing this, eyes dimming in sadness.

Jian Zihan felt very distressed over this, but he could no longer stand watching Xie He be like this. Someone like Yi Ze did not understand love and would not cherish him. Therefore, he said, “I once said that I liked someone.”

Xie He looked up at him, panicked.

Jian Zihan stared at him fixedly, “The person who I like is you. I like you.”

“You...” Xie He looked at him, shocked, face full of disbelief.

Jian Zihan smiled, “I didn’t say anything before because I didn’t want to make things difficult for you. But now...I don’t want to keep hiding this. I like you, and thus, I will pursue you.”

Xie He’s lips quivered, and he said, “You shouldn’t...I’m not worthy of your feelings....”

Sorrow appeared in his eyes. If you knew about my identity, you wouldn’t like me...However, he didn’t have the face to say it out loud. He could only avoid Jian Zihan’s gaze out of shame.

Jian Zihan knew exactly what Xie He was worried about, but he didn’t call him out. Instead, he used a nonchalant tone to say, “I trust in my own sight. It’s up to me to decide who is worthy and who isn’t. You just have to know that I like you.” He raised his lips into a smile, eyes bright and warm, “I have always tried to persuade you into confessing your feelings and bravely pursuing the one you like. How could I not do as I say when it comes to myself?”

Xie He’s lips parted, but he didn’t say anything in the end. Faced with Jian Zihan like this, he didn’t have the courage to be frank.

Jian Zihan was even more caring and attentive after confessing. His care was meticulous. He was originally a considerate and attentive person, who was good at taking care of others, so he easily made Xie He feel very comfortable. However, the more this treatment continued, the more Xie He blamed himself. Jian Zihan was the person Yi Ze liked...How could he like him?

One day, he couldn’t stop himself from telling Jian Zihan, “Th-The one I like is someone else. You shouldn’t be like this. You shouldn’t like me.”

Jian Zihan was not at all angry. He teased him, “But, I can’t control who I like. Can you? Don’t think so much.”

He lowered his head to plant a stealthy kiss on Xie He’s face. When he saw Xie He’s shocked expression, he smiled, “How about you try liking someone else? You’re still young, why hang yourself on one tree? Hm?”

Xie He flushed red from embarrassment. He didn’t dare to look at him.

Jian Zihan still smiled. “OK, I’ll stop teasing you. I have something else to do today. I asked the nurses to prepare dinner for you. You need to eat it obediently, OK?”

After carefully warning him, he tucked Xie He in before leaving.

【Xie He：HanHan finally left.】

【444：You’ve been really looking forward to him leaving?】

【Xie He：If he doesn’t leave, how can ZeZe show his face around here? With HanHan here, how can he get what he wants? He must feel extremely sullen and bitter. Obviously, he won’t dare to come here and bring unhappy consequences upon himself.】

【444：(⊙o⊙) Oh, so, it’s like that, ah....】

【Xie He：Humans, ah...They’ll go through hell for the sake of keeping up appearances. :}】

【444：......】

Xie He leisurely ate dinner and had 444 put on a movie for him. He was extremely satisfied. He then heard 444 speak.

【444：Host dada....】

【Xie He：Hm?】

【444：Yi Ze has come....】

【Xie He：Speak of the devil, and he doth appear. Smile.JPG】

Yi Ze hadn’t come back to the hospital in the last couple of days. From that day on, he had assigned someone to inquire about Xie He’s condition. Although his injuries weren’t life-threatening, he had several serious fractures. It was said that if he had been moved even just a bit, they wouldn’t have been able to save him.... Yi Ze called to mind the apathetic gaze Jian Zihan used to look at him as well as the sight of the weak Xie He lying on the sick bed. The moodiness, distress, and anger were all mixed together inside. He didn’t know if he should feel distressed for Xie He or angry at him for having done what he did behind his back! He had so many questions for him. But if Jian Zihan was there, Jian Zihan would surely make fun of him. Therefore, he waited until Jian Zihan had left before coming.

As soon as Yi Ze entered the hospital room, he saw Xie He lying on the sick bed, eyes shut. Because of his injury, he was not as lively as he usually was. His pale face and feeble body made people unable to help but feel tenderness towards him....Yi Ze had no idea why he had any feelings of tenderness towards this toy. It was probably...because he had stayed by his side for so long. It was inevitable that he would feel a little something for the other.

He had never expected that he would let someone stay by his side for eight years.

This person had never caused him to worry. He had never angered him. He had never asked for anything undeserved. He had always gone along with Yi Ze’s wishes and had never been arrogant or willful, causing a fuss over some trivial matter. He seemed to be extremely self-aware. Yi Ze had originally thought that they could go on like this...but recently, time and time again, things that made him unhappy had occurred.

The person who had never gone against him had begun to act dishonestly, seducing people left and right. He had even set his eyes on Jian Zihan.... He really never expected that the person, whom he thought he could let his guard down around, was actually someone who was incredibly adept at enduring things and guarding their thoughts. What Xie He had done was a great violation on Yi Ze’s reverse scale. What he hated the most was people playing tricks behind his back. When he thought of this, Yi Ze’s eyes gradually froze over.

At this moment, Xie He shifted slightly. He most likely had woken up due to the pain from his injuries. His eyelashes fluttered, and he slowly opened his eyes. When he saw clearly that the person standing in front of him was Yi Ze, there was a pleasantly surprised look in his eyes. He let out his weak voice, “Yi ge....”

You finally...thought to come see me? Am I dreaming?

Yi Ze’s eyes were icy as he fixed his gaze onto Xie He. The other actually dared to continue acting...The corner of his pale lips rose, and he gave Xie He a deep look. Suddenly, he said, “You’re acquainted with Jian Zihan.”

This wasn’t a question. It was a statement.

Panic flickered through Xie He’s eyes. With an unnatural tone, he said, “Yes...we’re part of the same production team....”

Yi Ze reached out to lift Xie He’s chin up, smile mocking. “And?”

Xie He already felt extremely guilty for having approached Jian Zihan. Right now, he was even more uneasy seeing Yi Ze’s cold expression. He trembled with fear while speaking, “Th-that’s it.”

Yi Ze gazed at the panic in Xie He’s eyes, and the fury inside of his chest gradually built up. He couldn’t possibly not know that his guilt was written all over his face?! He actually tried to trick him! Not only did he have a hidden agenda, but he also didn’t even know to repent! Yi Ze’s eyes darkened....

He suddenly reached out and choked Xie He! He was nothing but a toy to relieve his boredom, but he actually dared to test his patience!

“You shouldn’t have approached him.” Yi Ze lowered his head, meeting Xie He’s eyes at an extremely close distance, his voice bone-chillingly cold. “You’re seeking death!”

Xie He could only move one hand. It was hard to breathe, being choked like this. He reached out to try and pry Yi Ze’s fingers away, but he was too weak—he was as effective as an ant trying to shake a tree. How laughable. What was he looking forward to just now, ne? Had he been hoping that Yi Ze had come to show some concern for him? Had he been hoping that Yi Ze actually cared even the slightest about his safety?

How come he still didn’t understand...that he was nothing in Yi Ze’s eyes...eight years by his side and still he was nothing!

Yi Ze had come...to question him as to why he had approached Jian Zihan!

Why...wasn’t he willing to leave him even a little bit of hope, ne?

Xie He felt his eyes sting. His heart felt like a layer of ice had formed around it...He stared blankly at Yi Ze. There was boundless despair in his black eyes. Slowly, Xie He said with much difficulty, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have approached him. Please let me go.”

However, Xie He’s acknowledgement and plea for forgiveness that had been made with no hesitation only served to further enrage Yi Ze! Why didn’t he try to explain things?! Did this mean that he hadn’t guessed wrongly?! This was no coincidence then; this had been a detailed scheme!

If Xie He had taken the initiative to explain that it had all been a misunderstanding, he would perhaps have been willing to give him a chance to prove himself.

However, he hadn’t. He hadn’t tried to explain from beginning to end.

Yi Ze slowly increased the force of his grip...He might as well kill off this person. That way, he wouldn’t be able to invoke his anger! He wouldn’t be able to affect his emotions!

Xie He almost couldn’t breathe any longer. He instinctively struggled, causing his wounds to split open. Blood stained his clothes red. Am I going to die...? Xie He’s eyes went slack as he looked at Yi Ze. Suddenly, he smiled. He stopped struggling.

It was also good to die like this. If it wasn’t for Yi Ze, he would have died a long time ago or perhaps had a fate worse than death.

If Yi Ze wanted his life, then he could take it....

So long as Yi Ze was happy.

When Jian Zihan returned to the hospital, this was the scene he saw! He was instantly so angry that flames were about to shoot out of his eyes!

He had only left for a moment, and such a thing had occurred?! Jian Zihan suddenly ran over and heavily shoved Yi Ze aside! He carefully pulled Xie He into his arms, voice shaking, “Don’t be afraid, everything’s fine. It’s my fault, I didn’t look after you well....”

He comforted Xie He while pressing the bell button to call the doctor over.

It took a while before Xie He was able to make out clearly who the person in front of him was. With a hoarse voice, he said, “You’re back....”

Jian Zihan hugged him, “Yes, I’m back.”

Xie He forced a smile, but he couldn’t really do it. His smile was even more unsightly than if he were to cry.

He was really, really sad. He might not be able to hold on any longer.

Yi Ze didn’t think that Jian Zihan would suddenly come back. Originally, he was surprised and flustered, but now that he saw Jian Zihan all keyed up over Xie He while ignoring him, he was once again extremely furious. He said, coldly, “You treasure him so much. Well, did you know that he already knew who you were and had approached you on purpose?! Don’t be fooled by his pitiful appearance!”

Jian Zihan didn’t even bother looking up and just said, “Scram.”

Yi Ze sucked in a deep breath and slowly said, “It’s because of me that he schemed against you, don’t you understand?!”

Jian Zihan slowly walked over. His fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles cracked. With a stern voice, he said, “I’m telling you to get the hell out! Did you not hear me?!”

Yi Ze’s face was taut, and the anger billowed in his chest! Had Jian Zihan been bewitched?! Even if he didn’t like Yi Ze, he didn’t have to be so totally devoted to this swindler, ba?!

At this moment, the medical team rushed in. When they saw what was happening in the room, they felt extremely awkward.

Jian Zihan was the first to calm down. He didn’t want Yi Ze to affect the doctor’s work, so he turned and said, “How about we talk outside?”

Yi Ze’s eyes were dark like a swirling mass of ink. He pulled at his necktie and followed after Jian Zihan.

The two of them stood a distance away in the corridor. Jian Zihan suddenly grabbed Yi Ze by his collar, staring fixedly into his eyes while spitting out, “I hope that you never appear before Minghui again!”

Yi Ze was furious and finally had no more patience. He looked down at the other and sneered, “He’s used what’s mine, he’s taken what’s mine, he’s spent my money...Why shouldn’t I appear before him? Let me tell you, he’s just a toy being kept by me. So long as you give him money, he’ll do anything. Not to mention how lewd he is in bed. I thought that your standards were high. It turns out that after all these years, you ended up fancying that kind of thing!”

Jian Zihan was so angry that the veins in his forehead were bulging. With a glacial tone, he said, “Money, money, money—is there only money in your eyes?”

Yi Ze raised a brow, “You should be asking that to the person you fancy, ba. Aren’t you asking this to the wrong person?”

Jian Zihan stared at Yi Ze. Suddenly, he felt a profound helplessness. This kind of person just didn’t understand what he was saying. He didn’t understand what affection meant. He weighed everything with money. Naturally, he wouldn’t be able to discern sincerity. He was totally unaware of where the problem lied.

Jian Zihan let go of Yi Ze in disappointment. He looked at him coldly and said, “Forget it. What were you doing just now? Since when could you even buy someone’s life with your money? If you don’t like him, fine. Why do you have to hurt him as well? Don’t you think that you went a little too overboard?”

Yi Ze’s expression darkened. Actually, after calming down, he regretted it a bit....Although he didn’t have a very good temperament, it was rare for him to personally do anything. It was just that Xie He...seemed to have the ability to always infuriate him. So long as he thought that Xie He had betrayed and deceived him, Yi Ze wouldn’t be able to control his emotions.

He wouldn’t allow it! He was so angry that he wanted to kill someone!

“Since he has dared to do such a thing, he naturally has to be prepared to face the consequences,” Yi Ze said coldly.

Jian Zihan sucked in a deep breath, looked at Yi Ze, and slowly said, “What did he do? Was it that he shouldn’t have approached me...or that he shouldn’t have fallen for you? Or, maybe he shouldn’t have risked his life to save me? If it wasn’t for him, the one lying there today would have been me.”

“What did you say?!” Yi Ze’s expression finally changed.

There was deep pain in Jian Zihan’s eyes as well as some jealousy, “I don’t need your warning...I know why he wanted to get acquainted with me. However, even if it’s like this, he chose to save me when faced with danger...Wouldn’t it have been better for him if I died? After all, a dead person can’t threaten him. He could continue to peacefully stay by your side. However, he didn’t do that. Of course, even if there wasn’t you, he would certainly have still chosen to save me. After all, that’s just the kind of person he is...but after thinking about it...I had no choice but to admit that at that moment...he had probably thought of you. Because he knew that I was the person who you liked, he was even less willing to see me hurt....”

Yi Ze looked rather absentminded as if he was still stuck on the issue before. “He really saved you...?”

Jian Zihan looked at him, frustrated, “I don’t care if you don’t believe me. I just hope that you won’t hurt him again. In any case, you don’t care about him at all. Why don’t you just throw him away since you don’t want him?”

Yi Ze’s lips parted, but he didn’t know what to say.

Jian Zihan turned around to leave. However, he seemed to suddenly think of something. He turned his head back to tell Yi Ze, “Right, there’s something else that you should know. He had never had any intentions towards me. The one who had intentions towards the other was me. I fell for him first. I will pursue him publicly. You...better shape up.”

Yi Ze didn’t chase after him, but he didn’t leave either. He only stood there in place as if still immersed in what Jian Zihan had just said.

Xie He had saved Jian Zihan...How was this possible...?

But, why would Jian Zihan lie to him? At that time, the two of them were simultaneously injured. Jian Zihan had only suffered a light injury whereas Xie He had been sent into the operating room. Only the two of them knew about what had happened then. Jian Zihan’s words were very likely true, because he had no reason to lie to him.

Yi Ze looked down at his hands. A complicated expression emerged in his eyes. And yet, just now...I had nearly killed him....

Eve: NGL, out of all the MLs, I hate this one the most. I felt some pity for the previous ones but right until the end, I feel nothing for this one. I ship Minghui with Jian Zihan!!!!

Kara: This whole time I’ve been lying to myself, saying, “Yi Ze’s not that bad, he’s not that bad, just like every other scum gong, lalalala.” But, I can’t lie to myself anymore!! He just tried to kill Minghui for no reason! MY BOI!!! YZ, we’re official enemies now. Never come near me or my son ever again!!! 凸ಠ益ಠ)凸

sere: AAAHHHHHH *roars out flames* everything Eve said +1