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Chapter Eight

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_{"..." Xu Luozhao sneered, "You're not cute at all."}
When Xu Luozhao entered the bar, he discovered the man whose entire form emitted an aura saying “don’t come near me”—Helian Qing. Half an hour earlier, that brooding guy had called him only stating the name of the bar, causing him to wolf down his dinner then rush over to his side. This guy's way of, doing things as he pleased, really makes him a pain to deal with.

"..." Xu Luozhao sneered, "You're not cute at all."

_{Xu Luozhao did shut up, but only for a little while, then he had to ask, "What about that kid? Why didn't you give us a chance to get to know him?"}"Wait!" Han Yang called out to stop him.

Xu Luozhao did shut up, but only for a little while, then he had to ask, "What about that kid? Why didn't you give us a chance to get to know him?"

_{——Helian GROUP'S PRESIDENT CAUGHT RUNNING AROUND WITH ANOTHER MAN IN HIS EMBRACE, IS IT TRUE LOVE OR JUST A PUBLICITY STUNT}
Seeing Helian Qing already had two empty bottles beside him, he walked over and blocked the path of the drink that brooding man held in his hand.

——Helian GROUP'S PRESIDENT CAUGHT RUNNING AROUND WITH ANOTHER MAN IN HIS EMBRACE, IS IT TRUE LOVE OR JUST A PUBLICITY STUNT

_{"...Are you fυсking serious?" Xu Luozhao asked.}When the grumpy one called him, Xu Luozhao was just about to have his dinner. He guessed the grouchy man probably had not eaten yet, so he got the barkeep to prepare a few dishes for him to snack on before proceeding to question him some more. "Seriously, what happened? What got you so worked up that you need to drink just to chase it away?"

"...Are you fυсking serious?" Xu Luozhao asked.

_{With such a thought in mind, he hurriedly made his way over. Now standing at the foot of the bed, he called, "Han Yang."}
Lifting his eyes, Helian Qing saw the one who came beside him was Xu Luozhao, so he waved to call the bartender over with the intention of getting the newly arrived man a glass. "Sit."

With such a thought in mind, he hurriedly made his way over. Now standing at the foot of the bed, he called, "Han Yang."

_{When Xu Luozhao entered the bar, he discovered the man whose entire form emitted an aura saying “don’t come near me”—Helian Qing. Half an hour earlier, that brooding guy had called him only stating the name of the bar, causing him to wolf down his dinner then rush over to his side. {This guy's way of, doing things as he pleased, really makes him a pain to deal with.}}For a while, Helian Qing continued with his silence, then just as he had before, said those four little words, "I'm okay with it."

When Xu Luozhao entered the bar, he discovered the man whose entire form emitted an aura saying “don’t come near me”—Helian Qing. Half an hour earlier, that brooding guy had called him only stating the name of the bar, causing him to wolf down his dinner then rush over to his side. This guy's way of, doing things as he pleased, really makes him a pain to deal with.

_{"Even at a time like this your still troublesome, why are you so difficult?" Helian Qing's steps persisted.}"If I'm not mistaken, that kid of yours is still studying at a university, isn't he? You're already thirty years old, that's too much of an age difference, don't you think..." Xu Luozhao taunted.

"Even at a time like this your still troublesome, why are you so difficult?" Helian Qing's steps persisted.

_{{He's burning up, plus there's a lot of sweat.}}Able to just barely open his eyes, Han Yang from his point of view, could only see Helian Qing's profile. That man's face still looked as indifferent as it always was, but now, his tightly knitted brows betrayed his so-called outward calm.

He's burning up, plus there's a lot of sweat.

_{Merely thinking of tomorrow's possible news headlines made his face darken. He placed Han Yang on the living room's sofa, "Wait for me, just bear it for a while." Then he left for the bedroom for a change of clothes the second he finished talking.}
Xu Luozhao sat down beside him, took a sip of his drink, propped up his chin with his hand then towards Helian Qing jokingly said, "Qing'erT/n: He's making fun of our pouting Princess Qing FYI:), what happened? Tell us who hath done you wrong, My Lord."

Merely thinking of tomorrow's possible news headlines made his face darken. He placed Han Yang on the living room's sofa, "Wait for me, just bear it for a while." Then he left for the bedroom for a change of clothes the second he finished talking.

_{"You little bastard." Helian Qing cursed, leaving the room to get some water to drink. He had drunk too much alcohol earlier so now his mouth was quite dry.}Laying eyes on the sleeping boy instantly made Helian Qing happy. This joy bubbled up inside of him so quickly, it made his lips curve upwards, just a wee bit. But just as quickly, his expression soon fell. He suddenly felt it was quite necessary for him and the boy to have a proper chat. He needed to make the youth understand that returning to have dinner with his husband was a must, in order to prevent that kid from growing more undisciplined.

"You little bastard." Helian Qing cursed, leaving the room to get some water to drink. He had drunk too much alcohol earlier so now his mouth was quite dry.

_{Han Yang threw up many times until his stomach no longer had anything inside. So along with still retching, he was forced to spit up small amounts of bile. After his upheaval came to an end, he held the edge of the sink to prop himself up, swallowing deep breaths. From his stomach came an audible, sharp pain which made his entire body lose its strength, even his face grew frighteningly pale.}Xu Luozhao rolled his eyes, the bartender soon came, bringing a few snacks along, then placed them before Helian Qing, "You should eat something first."

Han Yang threw up many times until his stomach no longer had anything inside. So along with still retching, he was forced to spit up small amounts of bile. After his upheaval came to an end, he held the edge of the sink to prop himself up, swallowing deep breaths. From his stomach came an audible, sharp pain which made his entire body lose its strength, even his face grew frighteningly pale.

_{Hearing what he said, Helian Qing stooped down to take him into his arms and carried him into the washroom, putting him down as soon as they arrived. Han Yang immediately leaned over the sink, vomiting. He had one hand supporting him as it gripped the edge of the sink, the other was pressed against his stomach, while from his throat all that was emitted was the sound of retching.}In that room the light was not turned on, it's insides were illuminated only by the brightness coming from beyond its window. Helian Qing saw Han Yang laying on his side, with his body slightly bent.

Hearing what he said, Helian Qing stooped down to take him into his arms and carried him into the washroom, putting him down as soon as they arrived. Han Yang immediately leaned over the sink, vomiting. He had one hand supporting him as it gripped the edge of the sink, the other was pressed against his stomach, while from his throat all that was emitted was the sound of retching.

_{In order for him to get to the kitchen, he had to pass by the guest bedroom. As he walked by, his footsteps suddenly came to a halt momentarily before he backed up a couple of steps while his eyes fell upon the room's door. That barrier was now half-opened, but Helian Qing clearly remembered prior to his departure earlier he had closed that very door.}
"Ha." Helian Qing shot him a glance, coldly laughing as he asked, "Xiao Zhao, has it been too long since that GongziT/n: 公子: Gongzi: (slang) Playboy/Player/Flirtatious man, also Young Master ◻◻ you?"

In order for him to get to the kitchen, he had to pass by the guest bedroom. As he walked by, his footsteps suddenly came to a halt momentarily before he backed up a couple of steps while his eyes fell upon the room's door. That barrier was now half-opened, but Helian Qing clearly remembered prior to his departure earlier he had closed that very door.

_{Han Yang threw up many times until his stomach no longer had anything inside. So along with still retching, he was forced to spit up small amounts of bile. After his upheaval came to an end, he held the edge of the sink to prop himself up, swallowing deep breaths. From his stomach came an audible, sharp pain which made his entire body lose its strength, even his face grew frighteningly pale.}
"..." Xu Luozhao sneered, "You're not cute at all."

Han Yang threw up many times until his stomach no longer had anything inside. So along with still retching, he was forced to spit up small amounts of bile. After his upheaval came to an end, he held the edge of the sink to prop himself up, swallowing deep breaths. From his stomach came an audible, sharp pain which made his entire body lose its strength, even his face grew frighteningly pale.

_{Reaching over to turn on the lamp beside him, the rising brightness which washed over the room revealed a sight that burnt itself into that man's mind.}
"Right back at you." Helian Qing took another swig of his drink.

Reaching over to turn on the lamp beside him, the rising brightness which washed over the room revealed a sight that burnt itself into that man's mind.

_{In that room the light was not turned on, it's insides were illuminated only by the brightness coming from beyond its window. Helian Qing saw Han Yang laying on his side, with his body slightly bent.}Done with his bath, he once again stared down at the device on his bed, there was still no news.

In that room the light was not turned on, it's insides were illuminated only by the brightness coming from beyond its window. Helian Qing saw Han Yang laying on his side, with his body slightly bent.

_{"Thank you," Han Yang replied, sloshing the liquid in his mouth repeatedly before spitting it out. Helian Qing pulled a towel from nearby to help him wipe his lips.}
When the grumpy one called him, Xu Luozhao was just about to have his dinner. He guessed the grouchy man probably had not eaten yet, so he got the barkeep to prepare a few dishes for him to snack on before proceeding to question him some more. "Seriously, what happened? What got you so worked up that you need to drink just to chase it away?"

"Thank you," Han Yang replied, sloshing the liquid in his mouth repeatedly before spitting it out. Helian Qing pulled a towel from nearby to help him wipe his lips.

_{Helian Qing, "..."}"...Are you fυсking serious?" Xu Luozhao asked.

Helian Qing, "..."

_{"I'm okay with itT/n: this line "I'm okay with it" lit. translates to "I'm happy to" it was changed for context but keep the lit. version in mind as you read on.." Helian Qing, persisted.}Is he really asleep? Helian Qing's brows drew themselves into a tiny crease, not at all intending to wake that kid up. Walking to the bedside, stooping down, he planned on carrying the one, who was still in deep slumber, back with him to his bedroom. When his hand made contact with the boy, he discovered something was not quite right.

"I'm okay with itT/n: this line "I'm okay with it" lit. translates to "I'm happy to" it was changed for context but keep the lit. version in mind as you read on.." Helian Qing, persisted.

_{In that room the light was not turned on, it's insides were illuminated only by the brightness coming from beyond its window. Helian Qing saw Han Yang laying on his side, with his body slightly bent.}
Helian Qing stopped drinking, then next said, "Why are you blabbering on so much?"

In that room the light was not turned on, it's insides were illuminated only by the brightness coming from beyond its window. Helian Qing saw Han Yang laying on his side, with his body slightly bent.

_{Seeing the man's retreating back, Han Yang wanted to laugh, but a sudden jolt of pain shot through him, causing him to curl into a ball instead.}Helian Qing, "..."

Seeing the man's retreating back, Han Yang wanted to laugh, but a sudden jolt of pain shot through him, causing him to curl into a ball instead.

_{——Helian GROUP'S PRESIDENT CAUGHT RUNNING AROUND WITH ANOTHER MAN IN HIS EMBRACE, IS IT TRUE LOVE OR JUST A PUBLICITY STUNT}"If I'm not mistaken, that kid of yours is still studying at a university, isn't he? You're already thirty years old, that's too much of an age difference, don't you think..." Xu Luozhao taunted.

——Helian GROUP'S PRESIDENT CAUGHT RUNNING AROUND WITH ANOTHER MAN IN HIS EMBRACE, IS IT TRUE LOVE OR JUST A PUBLICITY STUNT

_{"Ha." Helian Qing shot him a glance, coldly laughing as he asked, "Xiao Zhao, has it been too long since that GongziT/n: 公子: Gongzi: (slang) Playboy/Player/Flirtatious man, also Young Master ◻◻ you?"}
Xu Luozhao chuckled, replying, "I'm just concerned about you, alright? Oh, by the way, I heard Shou Yanjin say you found that kid you fell in love with. He even said you're planning to register your marriage to him. Tsk, tsk. Don't you think that kid should now be called ErkangT/n: In, My Fair Princess, Qing'er was in love with a guy called, Fu Erkang but Erkang was actually in love with another girl named Ziwei. instead?"

"Ha." Helian Qing shot him a glance, coldly laughing as he asked, "Xiao Zhao, has it been too long since that GongziT/n: 公子: Gongzi: (slang) Playboy/Player/Flirtatious man, also Young Master ◻◻ you?"

_{Helian Qing, seeing this change in his complexion, right away patted the boy to wake him, "Han Yang?"}Xu Luozhao rolled his eyes, the bartender soon came, bringing a few snacks along, then placed them before Helian Qing, "You should eat something first."

Helian Qing, seeing this change in his complexion, right away patted the boy to wake him, "Han Yang?"

_{Han Yang did not respond, he just continued to lay there in his slightly hunched position.}N/A

Han Yang did not respond, he just continued to lay there in his slightly hunched position.

_{Han Yang, hearing Helian Qing's voice, gently cracked opened his eyes, his orbs were a bit teary and reddened. Having the man in his sights, his lips parted to speak, "Helian Qing.}Xu Luozhao clicked his tongue in frustration but was still unwilling to give up so he asked, "You're still trying find an escape at the bottom of that glass, huh. Come on, talk to me. What's going on with you and that kid? You don't seriously want to get married, right? Don't you think that's a bit rash?!"

Han Yang, hearing Helian Qing's voice, gently cracked opened his eyes, his orbs were a bit teary and reddened. Having the man in his sights, his lips parted to speak, "Helian Qing... you're back..." his words remained unfinished as his stomach churned, bubbling with an overwhelming feeling of nausea. He pushed aside Helian Qing with the strong urge to leave the bed, but unexpectedly, as his foot contacted the floor, he stumbled-almost falling.

_{"Why is it any of your business?" Helian Qing stated.}
Helian Qing paid no attention to his taunting, slowly drank from his drink, just saying, "Then Shou Yanjin should be changed to Zhang Wuji, don't you think so Zhao MinT/n: Zhang Wuji and Zhao Min are characters from the novel, The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber. They were rivals turn lovers.?"

"Why is it any of your business?" Helian Qing stated.

_{With that thought, Helian Qing did not hesitate for a second before he pushed the door open.}"If I'm not mistaken, that kid of yours is still studying at a university, isn't he? You're already thirty years old, that's too much of an age difference, don't you think..." Xu Luozhao taunted.

With that thought, Helian Qing did not hesitate for a second before he pushed the door open.

_{Helian Qing, "..."}The ill boy's hands had no strength. Helian Qing, who just fell back a step to steady his own frame, saw the falling boy and right away reached out to catch him, pulling him into his embrace, his brows knitted in concern as he asked, "Where are you going? Do you want me to take you to the hospital?"

Helian Qing, "..."

_{Helian Qing, "..."}
"Screw you, you jerk! You really know how to stab where it'll hurt. No wonder your family and that kid can't stand you. You deserve to be here all alone drinking your sorrows away." Xu Luozhao rolled his eyes, placed his hand atop Helian Qing's head, wondering whether he should pat or smack that bad-tempered and difficult guy.

Helian Qing, "..."

_{He was so absorbed in his worry he had completely forgotten about it. If it was not for Han Yang's reminder, he would have gone out like that.}For a while, Helian Qing continued with his silence, then just as he had before, said those four little words, "I'm okay with it."

He was so absorbed in his worry he had completely forgotten about it. If it was not for Han Yang's reminder, he would have gone out like that.

_{"Just bear with it for a little while, we're heading to the hospital right away." Helian Qing's voice echoed within the elevator, no longer sounding as cold as it did during the day.}
Helian Qing, "Oh, shut up."

"Just bear with it for a little while, we're heading to the hospital right away." Helian Qing's voice echoed within the elevator, no longer sounding as cold as it did during the day.

_N/A
Xu Luozhao did shut up, but only for a little while, then he had to ask, "What about that kid? Why didn't you give us a chance to get to know him?"

N/A

_{Han Yang, hearing Helian Qing's voice, gently cracked opened his eyes, his orbs were a bit teary and reddened. Having the man in his sights, his lips parted to speak, "Helian Qing.}
"Why is it any of your business?" Helian Qing stated.

Han Yang, hearing Helian Qing's voice, gently cracked opened his eyes, his orbs were a bit teary and reddened. Having the man in his sights, his lips parted to speak, "Helian Qing... you're back..." his words remained unfinished as his stomach churned, bubbling with an overwhelming feeling of nausea. He pushed aside Helian Qing with the strong urge to leave the bed, but unexpectedly, as his foot contacted the floor, he stumbled-almost falling.

_{He was so absorbed in his worry he had completely forgotten about it. If it was not for Han Yang's reminder, he would have gone out like that.}Hearing what he said, Helian Qing stooped down to take him into his arms and carried him into the washroom, putting him down as soon as they arrived. Han Yang immediately leaned over the sink, vomiting. He had one hand supporting him as it gripped the edge of the sink, the other was pressed against his stomach, while from his throat all that was emitted was the sound of retching.

He was so absorbed in his worry he had completely forgotten about it. If it was not for Han Yang's reminder, he would have gone out like that.

_{"Right back at you." Helian Qing took another swig of his drink.}"No, it's..." Han Yang hesitated a bit, "You're... not wearing any clothes."

"Right back at you." Helian Qing took another swig of his drink.

_{With that thought, Helian Qing did not hesitate for a second before he pushed the door open.}
"None of my business? You're the one who called me all the way out here tonight!" Xu Luozhao huffed, "Anyway... I actually wanted to meet up with you. You know, you can't hide out here in the bar forever, right?"

With that thought, Helian Qing did not hesitate for a second before he pushed the door open.

_{Helian Qing paid no attention to his taunting, slowly drank from his drink, just saying, "Then Shou Yanjin should be changed to {Zhang Wuji}, don't you think so {Zhao Min}T/n: Zhang Wuji and Zhao Min are characters from the novel, {The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber}. They were rivals turn lovers.?"}Helian Qing got dressed in a flurry. He simply grabbed a random shirt and a pair of pants, then rushed out the room, took Han Yang into his arms once more before heading out the door.

Helian Qing paid no attention to his taunting, slowly drank from his drink, just saying, "Then Shou Yanjin should be changed to Zhang Wuji, don't you think so Zhao MinT/n: Zhang Wuji and Zhao Min are characters from the novel, The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber. They were rivals turn lovers.?"

_{For a seemingly slow two seconds, he was then trying to grasp a cup of water to rinse his mouth. Helian Qing picked up the glass, giving it to him.}
"I'm okay with itT/n: this line "I'm okay with it" lit. translates to "I'm happy to" it was changed for context but keep the lit. version in mind as you read on.." Helian Qing, persisted^[1].

For a seemingly slow two seconds, he was then trying to grasp a cup of water to rinse his mouth. Helian Qing picked up the glass, giving it to him.

_{Helian Qing got dressed in a flurry. He simply grabbed a random shirt and a pair of pants, then rushed out the room, took Han Yang into his arms once more before heading out the door.}
Xu Luozhao rolled his eyes, the bartender soon came, bringing a few snacks along, then placed them before Helian Qing, "You should eat something first."

Helian Qing got dressed in a flurry. He simply grabbed a random shirt and a pair of pants, then rushed out the room, took Han Yang into his arms once more before heading out the door.

_{Xu Luozhao chuckled, replying, "I'm just concerned about you, alright? Oh, by the way, I heard Shou Yanjin say you found that kid you fell in love with. He even said you're planning to register your marriage to him.}
Helian Qing obliged to the other man's request, taking a few bites regardless of whether it was to his liking, then once more, returned to the drink in his hand.

Xu Luozhao chuckled, replying, "I'm just concerned about you, alright? Oh, by the way, I heard Shou Yanjin say you found that kid you fell in love with. He even said you're planning to register your marriage to him. Tsk, tsk. Don't you think that kid should now be called ErkangT/n: In, My Fair Princess, Qing'er was in love with a guy called, Fu Erkang but Erkang was actually in love with another girl named Ziwei. instead?"

_{"..." Xu Luozhao sneered, "You're not cute at all."}For a seemingly slow two seconds, he was then trying to grasp a cup of water to rinse his mouth. Helian Qing picked up the glass, giving it to him.

"..." Xu Luozhao sneered, "You're not cute at all."

_{When Helian Qing returned to his apartment, it was well past eleven. The room was dark, and he didn't know whether Han Yang had returned, or if the kid had already gone to bed.}Normally, when Helian Qing went to bed, all he wore were a pair of briefs and nothing more. A few days ago, out of the fear of scaring off Hand Yang, he had forced himself to wear a pair of pyjama bottoms while he slept. Earlier, because he believed Han Yang to have not returned home, after his shower had only worn a pair of briefs. So now at this moment, apart from his underwear, he was completely bare.

When Helian Qing returned to his apartment, it was well past eleven. The room was dark, and he didn't know whether Han Yang had returned, or if the kid had already gone to bed.

_{"...Are you fυсking serious?" Xu Luozhao asked.}
Xu Luozhao clicked his tongue in frustration but was still unwilling to give up so he asked, "You're still trying find an escape at the bottom of that glass, huh. Come on, talk to me. What's going on with you and that kid? You don't seriously want to get married, right? Don't you think that's a bit rash?!"

"...Are you fυсking serious?" Xu Luozhao asked.

_{"None of my business? You're the one who called me all the way out here tonight!" Xu Luozhao huffed, "Anyway... I actually wanted to meet up with you. You know, you can't hide out here in the bar forever, right?"} ◈◇◈

"None of my business? You're the one who called me all the way out here tonight!" Xu Luozhao huffed, "Anyway... I actually wanted to meet up with you. You know, you can't hide out here in the bar forever, right?"

_{Xu Luozhao clicked his tongue in frustration but was still unwilling to give up so he asked, "You're still trying find an escape at the bottom of that glass, huh. Come on, talk to me. What's going on with you and that kid? You don't seriously want to get married, right? Don't you think that's a bit rash?!"}
Helian Qing groaned, "I'm okay with it."

Xu Luozhao clicked his tongue in frustration but was still unwilling to give up so he asked, "You're still trying find an escape at the bottom of that glass, huh. Come on, talk to me. What's going on with you and that kid? You don't seriously want to get married, right? Don't you think that's a bit rash?!"

_{"Just bear with it for a little while, we're heading to the hospital right away." Helian Qing's voice echoed within the elevator, no longer sounding as cold as it did during the day.}Even though the constant pain and nausea he experienced made his whole body weak, as well as making his current state of mind not so good, he was still able to sense the urgency mixed with worry carried in Helian Qing's voice, in addition to how tightly the man held him in his arms.

"Just bear with it for a little while, we're heading to the hospital right away." Helian Qing's voice echoed within the elevator, no longer sounding as cold as it did during the day.

_{"...Are you fυсking serious?" Xu Luozhao asked.}On their way down from the apartment, Han Yang lacking strength, leant against Helian Qing's chest. One surge of pain after another, made him faintly out of breath, so all he could do was clutch onto Helian's jacket with one hand while leaving the other pressed against his belly.

"...Are you fυсking serious?" Xu Luozhao asked.

_{"Right back at you." Helian Qing took another swig of his drink.}
Xu Luozhao,"..."

"Right back at you." Helian Qing took another swig of his drink.

_{Seeing Helian Qing already had two empty bottles beside him, he walked over and blocked the path of the drink that brooding man held in his hand.}"You little bastard." Helian Qing cursed, leaving the room to get some water to drink. He had drunk too much alcohol earlier so now his mouth was quite dry.

Seeing Helian Qing already had two empty bottles beside him, he walked over and blocked the path of the drink that brooding man held in his hand.

_{Helian Qing guessed that he must've been back at the school since that boy never wanted to live there to begin with. Fishing his phone out from his pocket—staring at it—Helian Qing hesitated a few times before finally deciding to throw the device on the bed, without making the call.}
"If I'm not mistaken, that kid of yours is still studying at a university, isn't he? You're already thirty years old, that's too much of an age difference, don't you think..." Xu Luozhao taunted.

Helian Qing guessed that he must've been back at the school since that boy never wanted to live there to begin with. Fishing his phone out from his pocket—staring at it—Helian Qing hesitated a few times before finally deciding to throw the device on the bed, without making the call.

_{Helian Qing obliged to the other man's request, taking a few bites regardless of whether it was to his liking, then once more, returned to the drink in his hand.}
"I'm okay with it." Helian Qing still repeated this sentence.

Helian Qing obliged to the other man's request, taking a few bites regardless of whether it was to his liking, then once more, returned to the drink in his hand.

_{So warm.}
"Wait a minute!" Xu Luozhao stood up suddenly, "That kid, it couldn't be that..."

So warm.

_{Even though the constant pain and nausea he experienced made his whole body weak, as well as making his current state of mind not so good, he was still able to sense the urgency mixed with worry carried in Helian Qing's voice, in addition to how tightly the man held him in his arms.}He then asked, "Do you feel a little better? I'll take you to the hospital." As soon as he was done asking, he scooped the smaller man into his arms, then left.

Even though the constant pain and nausea he experienced made his whole body weak, as well as making his current state of mind not so good, he was still able to sense the urgency mixed with worry carried in Helian Qing's voice, in addition to how tightly the man held him in his arms.

_{When Helian Qing returned to his apartment, it was well past eleven. The room was dark, and he didn't know whether Han Yang had returned, or if the kid had already gone to bed.}"Wait a minute!" Xu Luozhao stood up suddenly, "That kid, it couldn't be that..."

When Helian Qing returned to his apartment, it was well past eleven. The room was dark, and he didn't know whether Han Yang had returned, or if the kid had already gone to bed.

_{When Helian Qing returned to his apartment, it was well past eleven. The room was dark, and he didn't know whether Han Yang had returned, or if the kid had already gone to bed.}——Helian GROUP'S PRESIDENT CAUGHT RUNNING AROUND WITH ANOTHER MAN IN HIS EMBRACE, IS IT TRUE LOVE OR JUST A PUBLICITY STUNT

When Helian Qing returned to his apartment, it was well past eleven. The room was dark, and he didn't know whether Han Yang had returned, or if the kid had already gone to bed.

_{Han Yang leant against Helian Qing to stand up, trying the hold down the nauseous feeling rising within him was quickly becoming unbearable, "...bathroom."}
Helian Qing's hand paused, he remained silent.

Han Yang leant against Helian Qing to stand up, trying the hold down the nauseous feeling rising within him was quickly becoming unbearable, "...bathroom."

_{When Helian Qing returned to his apartment, it was well past eleven. The room was dark, and he didn't know whether Han Yang had returned, or if the kid had already gone to bed.}
"...Are you fυсking serious?" Xu Luozhao asked.

When Helian Qing returned to his apartment, it was well past eleven. The room was dark, and he didn't know whether Han Yang had returned, or if the kid had already gone to bed.

_{"Thank you," Han Yang replied, sloshing the liquid in his mouth repeatedly before spitting it out. Helian Qing pulled a towel from nearby to help him wipe his lips.}In order for him to get to the kitchen, he had to pass by the guest bedroom. As he walked by, his footsteps suddenly came to a halt momentarily before he backed up a couple of steps while his eyes fell upon the room's door. That barrier was now half-opened, but Helian Qing clearly remembered prior to his departure earlier he had closed that very door.

"Thank you," Han Yang replied, sloshing the liquid in his mouth repeatedly before spitting it out. Helian Qing pulled a towel from nearby to help him wipe his lips.

_{"No, it's..." Han Yang hesitated a bit, "You're... not wearing any clothes."}
For a while, Helian Qing continued with his silence, then just as he had before, said those four little words, "I'm okay with it."

"No, it's..." Han Yang hesitated a bit, "You're... not wearing any clothes."

_{"Screw you, you jerk! You really know how to stab where it'll hurt. No wonder your family and that kid can't stand you. You deserve to be here all alone drinking your sorrows away." Xu Luozhao rolled his eyes, placed his hand atop Helian Qing's head, wondering whether he should pat or smack that bad-tempered and difficult guy.}
"..." Xu Luozhao was at a loss for words, "You, are an arrogant and wilful man ^[2]. You just keep on being happy, alright."

"Screw you, you jerk! You really know how to stab where it'll hurt. No wonder your family and that kid can't stand you. You deserve to be here all alone drinking your sorrows away." Xu Luozhao rolled his eyes, placed his hand atop Helian Qing's head, wondering whether he should pat or smack that bad-tempered and difficult guy.

_{On their way down from the apartment, Han Yang lacking strength, leant against Helian Qing's chest. One surge of pain after another, made him faintly out of breath, so all he could do was clutch onto Helian's jacket with one hand while leaving the other pressed against his belly.}Helian Qing, "..."

On their way down from the apartment, Han Yang lacking strength, leant against Helian Qing's chest. One surge of pain after another, made him faintly out of breath, so all he could do was clutch onto Helian's jacket with one hand while leaving the other pressed against his belly.

_{Han Yang's fetal-like posture, his tightly sealed eyes, his lips clenched by his teeth until they turned a little pale, along with the hair resting on his forehead already becoming laden with sweat. Both of his arms encircled his stomach, it was clear that held place was overcome with pain.}
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Han Yang's fetal-like posture, his tightly sealed eyes, his lips clenched by his teeth until they turned a little pale, along with the hair resting on his forehead already becoming laden with sweat. Both of his arms encircled his stomach, it was clear that held place was overcome with pain.

_{"I'm okay with it." Helian Qing still repeated this sentence.}
When Helian Qing returned to his apartment, it was well past eleven. The room was dark, and he didn't know whether Han Yang had returned, or if the kid had already gone to bed.

"I'm okay with it." Helian Qing still repeated this sentence.

_{Xu Luozhao clicked his tongue in frustration but was still unwilling to give up so he asked, "You're still trying find an escape at the bottom of that glass, huh. Come on, talk to me. What's going on with you and that kid? You don't seriously want to get married, right? Don't you think that's a bit rash?!"}Xu Luozhao chuckled, replying, "I'm just concerned about you, alright? Oh, by the way, I heard Shou Yanjin say you found that kid you fell in love with. He even said you're planning to register your marriage to him. Tsk, tsk. Don't you think that kid should now be called ErkangT/n: In, My Fair Princess, Qing'er was in love with a guy called, Fu Erkang but Erkang was actually in love with another girl named Ziwei. instead?"

Xu Luozhao clicked his tongue in frustration but was still unwilling to give up so he asked, "You're still trying find an escape at the bottom of that glass, huh. Come on, talk to me. What's going on with you and that kid? You don't seriously want to get married, right? Don't you think that's a bit rash?!"

_{Hearing what he said, Helian Qing stooped down to take him into his arms and carried him into the washroom, putting him down as soon as they arrived. Han Yang immediately leaned over the sink, vomiting. He had one hand supporting him as it gripped the edge of the sink, the other was pressed against his stomach, while from his throat all that was emitted was the sound of retching.}Only Han Yang and himself had the keys for that apartment and Han Yang's things were in that guest bedroom, so it was becoming clear the missing lad had returned that day and perhaps he was even in that room.

Hearing what he said, Helian Qing stooped down to take him into his arms and carried him into the washroom, putting him down as soon as they arrived. Han Yang immediately leaned over the sink, vomiting. He had one hand supporting him as it gripped the edge of the sink, the other was pressed against his stomach, while from his throat all that was emitted was the sound of retching.

_{With that thought, Helian Qing did not hesitate for a second before he pushed the door open.}Helian Qing obliged to the other man's request, taking a few bites regardless of whether it was to his liking, then once more, returned to the drink in his hand.

With that thought, Helian Qing did not hesitate for a second before he pushed the door open.

_{Even though the constant pain and nausea he experienced made his whole body weak, as well as making his current state of mind not so good, he was still able to sense the urgency mixed with worry carried in Helian Qing's voice, in addition to how tightly the man held him in his arms.}
Turning on the living room light, Helian Qing entered the bedroom, it was still as it was before, with not a soul in sight. Han Yang had not come back.

Even though the constant pain and nausea he experienced made his whole body weak, as well as making his current state of mind not so good, he was still able to sense the urgency mixed with worry carried in Helian Qing's voice, in addition to how tightly the man held him in his arms.

_{Turning on the living room light, Helian Qing entered the bedroom, it was still as it was before, with not a soul in sight. Han Yang had not come back.}
Helian Qing guessed that he must've been back at the school since that boy never wanted to live there to begin with. Fishing his phone out from his pocket—staring at it—Helian Qing hesitated a few times before finally deciding to throw the device on the bed, without making the call.

Turning on the living room light, Helian Qing entered the bedroom, it was still as it was before, with not a soul in sight. Han Yang had not come back.

_{Helian Qing paid no attention to his taunting, slowly drank from his drink, just saying, "Then Shou Yanjin should be changed to Zhang Wuji, don't you think so Zhao MinT/n: Zhang Wuji and Zhao Min are characters from the novel, The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber. They were rivals turn lovers.?"}
Today, I'll let you off. Helian Qing's face was emotionless as he thought, but tomorrow you definitely won't be.

Helian Qing paid no attention to his taunting, slowly drank from his drink, just saying, "Then Shou Yanjin should be changed to Zhang Wuji, don't you think so Zhao MinT/n: Zhang Wuji and Zhao Min are characters from the novel, The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber. They were rivals turn lovers.?"

_{Reaching over to turn on the lamp beside him, the rising brightness which washed over the room revealed a sight that burnt itself into that man's mind.}Able to just barely open his eyes, Han Yang from his point of view, could only see Helian Qing's profile. That man's face still looked as indifferent as it always was, but now, his tightly knitted brows betrayed his so-called outward calm.

Reaching over to turn on the lamp beside him, the rising brightness which washed over the room revealed a sight that burnt itself into that man's mind.

_{{Today, I'll let you off}. Helian Qing's face was emotionless as he thought, {but tomorrow you definitely won't be.}}Hearing what he said, Helian Qing stooped down to take him into his arms and carried him into the washroom, putting him down as soon as they arrived. Han Yang immediately leaned over the sink, vomiting. He had one hand supporting him as it gripped the edge of the sink, the other was pressed against his stomach, while from his throat all that was emitted was the sound of retching.

Today, I'll let you off. Helian Qing's face was emotionless as he thought, but tomorrow you definitely won't be.

_{"None of my business? You're the one who called me all the way out here tonight!" Xu Luozhao huffed, "Anyway... I actually wanted to meet up with you. You know, you can't hide out here in the bar forever, right?"}
After being satisfied with his decision, the man took off his clothes, then left the room for a shower.

"None of my business? You're the one who called me all the way out here tonight!" Xu Luozhao huffed, "Anyway... I actually wanted to meet up with you. You know, you can't hide out here in the bar forever, right?"

_{Helian Qing, "..."}Xu Luozhao sat down beside him, took a sip of his drink, propped up his chin with his hand then towards Helian Qing jokingly said, "Qing'erT/n: He's making fun of our pouting Princess Qing FYI:), what happened? Tell us who hath done you wrong, My Lord."

Helian Qing, "..."

_{Helian Qing, seeing this change in his complexion, right away patted the boy to wake him, "Han Yang?"}
Done with his bath, he once again stared down at the device on his bed, there was still no news.

Helian Qing, seeing this change in his complexion, right away patted the boy to wake him, "Han Yang?"

_{For a while, Helian Qing continued with his silence, then just as he had before, said those four little words, "I'm okay with it."}
"You little bastard." Helian Qing cursed, leaving the room to get some water to drink. He had drunk too much alcohol earlier so now his mouth was quite dry.

For a while, Helian Qing continued with his silence, then just as he had before, said those four little words, "I'm okay with it."

_{With that thought, Helian Qing did not hesitate for a second before he pushed the door open.}Han Yang leant against Helian Qing to stand up, trying the hold down the nauseous feeling rising within him was quickly becoming unbearable, "...bathroom."

With that thought, Helian Qing did not hesitate for a second before he pushed the door open.

_N/A Han Yang's fetal-like posture, his tightly sealed eyes, his lips clenched by his teeth until they turned a little pale, along with the hair resting on his forehead already becoming laden with sweat. Both of his arms encircled his stomach, it was clear that held place was overcome with pain.

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_{When the grumpy one called him, Xu Luozhao was just about to have his dinner. He guessed the grouchy man probably had not eaten yet, so he got the barkeep to prepare a few dishes for him to snack on before proceeding to question him some more. "Seriously, what happened? What got you so worked up that you need to drink just to chase it away?"}Xu Luozhao did shut up, but only for a little while, then he had to ask, "What about that kid? Why didn't you give us a chance to get to know him?"

When the grumpy one called him, Xu Luozhao was just about to have his dinner. He guessed the grouchy man probably had not eaten yet, so he got the barkeep to prepare a few dishes for him to snack on before proceeding to question him some more. "Seriously, what happened? What got you so worked up that you need to drink just to chase it away?"

_{"..." Xu Luozhao was at a loss for words, "You, are an arrogant and wilful man . You just keep on being happy, alright."}
In order for him to get to the kitchen, he had to pass by the guest bedroom. As he walked by, his footsteps suddenly came to a halt momentarily before he backed up a couple of steps while his eyes fell upon the room's door. That barrier was now half-opened, but Helian Qing clearly remembered prior to his departure earlier he had closed that very door.

"..." Xu Luozhao was at a loss for words, "You, are an arrogant and wilful man . You just keep on being happy, alright."

_{Helian Qing stopped drinking, then next said, "Why are you blabbering on so much?"}
Only Han Yang and himself had the keys for that apartment and Han Yang's things were in that guest bedroom, so it was becoming clear the missing lad had returned that day and perhaps he was even in that room.

Helian Qing stopped drinking, then next said, "Why are you blabbering on so much?"

_{"Even at a time like this your still troublesome, why are you so difficult?" Helian Qing's steps persisted.}Is he really asleep? Helian Qing's brows drew themselves into a tiny crease, not at all intending to wake that kid up. Walking to the bedside, stooping down, he planned on carrying the one, who was still in deep slumber, back with him to his bedroom. When his hand made contact with the boy, he discovered something was not quite right.

"Even at a time like this your still troublesome, why are you so difficult?" Helian Qing's steps persisted.

_{Xu Luozhao,"..."}
With that thought, Helian Qing did not hesitate for a second before he pushed the door open.

Xu Luozhao,"..."

_{If I don't think too much about his words, Helian Qing might actually kind of care about me, huh! Han Yang absentmindedly thought right before he drifted off. For the first time, of his own accord, he snuggled into Helian Qing's embrace. It seemed like the warmth he found in that place would be able to lessen his pain slightly, or at least he hoped that it would.}
In that room the light was not turned on, it's insides were illuminated only by the brightness coming from beyond its window. Helian Qing saw Han Yang laying on his side, with his body slightly bent.

If I don't think too much about his words, Helian Qing might actually kind of care about me, huh! Han Yang absentmindedly thought right before he drifted off. For the first time, of his own accord, he snuggled into Helian Qing's embrace. It seemed like the warmth he found in that place would be able to lessen his pain slightly, or at least he hoped that it would.

_{Today, I'll let you off. Helian Qing's face was emotionless as he thought, but tomorrow you definitely won't be.}
Laying eyes on the sleeping boy instantly made Helian Qing happy. This joy bubbled up inside of him so quickly, it made his lips curve upwards, just a wee bit. But just as quickly, his expression soon fell. He suddenly felt it was quite necessary for him and the boy to have a proper chat. He needed to make the youth understand that returning to have dinner with his husband was a must, in order to prevent that kid from growing more undisciplined.

Today, I'll let you off. Helian Qing's face was emotionless as he thought, but tomorrow you definitely won't be.

_{"If I'm not mistaken, that kid of yours is still studying at a university, isn't he? You're already thirty years old, that's too much of an age difference, don't you think..." Xu Luozhao taunted.}Even though the constant pain and nausea he experienced made his whole body weak, as well as making his current state of mind not so good, he was still able to sense the urgency mixed with worry carried in Helian Qing's voice, in addition to how tightly the man held him in his arms.

"If I'm not mistaken, that kid of yours is still studying at a university, isn't he? You're already thirty years old, that's too much of an age difference, don't you think..." Xu Luozhao taunted.

_{Han Yang's fetal-like posture, his tightly sealed eyes, his lips clenched by his teeth until they turned a little pale, along with the hair resting on his forehead already becoming laden with sweat. Both of his arms encircled his stomach, it was clear that held place was overcome with pain.}Even though the constant pain and nausea he experienced made his whole body weak, as well as making his current state of mind not so good, he was still able to sense the urgency mixed with worry carried in Helian Qing's voice, in addition to how tightly the man held him in his arms.

Han Yang's fetal-like posture, his tightly sealed eyes, his lips clenched by his teeth until they turned a little pale, along with the hair resting on his forehead already becoming laden with sweat. Both of his arms encircled his stomach, it was clear that held place was overcome with pain.

_{Helian Qing's hand paused, he remained silent.}
With such a thought in mind, he hurriedly made his way over. Now standing at the foot of the bed, he called, "Han Yang."

Helian Qing's hand paused, he remained silent.

_{After being satisfied with his decision, the man took off his clothes, then left the room for a shower.}"I'm okay with it." Helian Qing still repeated this sentence.

After being satisfied with his decision, the man took off his clothes, then left the room for a shower.

_{After being satisfied with his decision, the man took off his clothes, then left the room for a shower.}"Wait a minute!" Xu Luozhao stood up suddenly, "That kid, it couldn't be that..."

After being satisfied with his decision, the man took off his clothes, then left the room for a shower.

_{Han Yang did not respond, he just continued to lay there in his slightly hunched position.}
Han Yang did not respond, he just continued to lay there in his slightly hunched position.

Han Yang did not respond, he just continued to lay there in his slightly hunched position.

_{Normally, when Helian Qing went to bed, all he wore were a pair of briefs and nothing more. A few days ago, out of the fear of scaring off Hand Yang, he had forced himself to wear a pair of pyjama bottoms while he slept.}Chapter Eight

Normally, when Helian Qing went to bed, all he wore were a pair of briefs and nothing more. A few days ago, out of the fear of scaring off Hand Yang, he had forced himself to wear a pair of pyjama bottoms while he slept. Earlier, because he believed Han Yang to have not returned home, after his shower had only worn a pair of briefs. So now at this moment, apart from his underwear, he was completely bare.

_{He then asked, "Do you feel a little better? I'll take you to the hospital." As soon as he was done asking, he scooped the smaller man into his arms, then left.}
Is he really asleep? Helian Qing's brows drew themselves into a tiny crease, not at all intending to wake that kid up. Walking to the bedside, stooping down, he planned on carrying the one, who was still in deep slumber, back with him to his bedroom. When his hand made contact with the boy, he discovered something was not quite right.

He then asked, "Do you feel a little better? I'll take you to the hospital." As soon as he was done asking, he scooped the smaller man into his arms, then left.

_{Xu Luozhao did shut up, but only for a little while, then he had to ask, "What about that kid? Why didn't you give us a chance to get to know him?"}The ill boy's hands had no strength. Helian Qing, who just fell back a step to steady his own frame, saw the falling boy and right away reached out to catch him, pulling him into his embrace, his brows knitted in concern as he asked, "Where are you going? Do you want me to take you to the hospital?"

Xu Luozhao did shut up, but only for a little while, then he had to ask, "What about that kid? Why didn't you give us a chance to get to know him?"

_{Xu Luozhao chuckled, replying, "I'm just concerned about you, alright? Oh, by the way, I heard Shou Yanjin say you found that kid you fell in love with. He even said you're planning to register your marriage to him.}Today, I'll let you off. Helian Qing's face was emotionless as he thought, but tomorrow you definitely won't be.

Xu Luozhao chuckled, replying, "I'm just concerned about you, alright? Oh, by the way, I heard Shou Yanjin say you found that kid you fell in love with. He even said you're planning to register your marriage to him. Tsk, tsk. Don't you think that kid should now be called ErkangT/n: In, My Fair Princess, Qing'er was in love with a guy called, Fu Erkang but Erkang was actually in love with another girl named Ziwei. instead?"

_{{He's burning up, plus there's a lot of sweat.}}Xu Luozhao did shut up, but only for a little while, then he had to ask, "What about that kid? Why didn't you give us a chance to get to know him?"

He's burning up, plus there's a lot of sweat.

_{油盐不进: yòu yàn bú jín: (idiom) lit.}
He's burning up, plus there's a lot of sweat.

油盐不进: yòu yàn bú jín: (idiom) lit. Not into the oil and salt(the oil and salt won't go in). It means, a stubborn person. [] 大爷: da ye: Uncle/Grandfather/a lazy, arrogant person. 你大爷: ni da ye: You/Your Uncle. This is a curse (context determines the degree) and there are these phrases (操你大爷) and (去你大爷) which mean F*** you and Go f*** yourself. So, the statement could be a shortened form either of these I think.[] More notes:~ []Well about Qing'er x Erkang. First the basic plot of My Fair Princess is the mistaken identity of the King's daughter(Ziwei) with her friend(Princess Huanzhu)[I'm going to leave that bit vague to not spoil any more than I have/will] Anyhoo, Erkang fell for Ziwei and she was in love with him too. Qing'er fell for Erkang and you see the problem here, right? Guess who didn't get the guy and now you know why our own Qing'er got a little more snappy than usual or is it just as snappy as usual... tsunderes =_=[]That next novel/[a shіt ton of movie/tv adaptations] The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber,the main male lead, Zhang Wuji, had a few ladies in his life-a few-including Zhao Min. So that's why Xu Luozhao got a bit pissy too with the Shou Yanjin comparison.[]Lastly, I don't know about you but at the end of Chp 7 I thought our Princess was going to make a scene. I was scared he got Han Yang lojacked. 😂😂😂[]I love how it turned out this way instead (not him getting so sick though, poor baby)[]See you all next time~~

_{After being satisfied with his decision, the man took off his clothes, then left the room for a shower.}"Wait!" Han Yang called out to stop him.

After being satisfied with his decision, the man took off his clothes, then left the room for a shower.

_{"Even at a time like this your still troublesome, why are you so difficult?" Helian Qing's steps persisted.}
Reaching over to turn on the lamp beside him, the rising brightness which washed over the room revealed a sight that burnt itself into that man's mind.

"Even at a time like this your still troublesome, why are you so difficult?" Helian Qing's steps persisted.

_{Helian Qing got dressed in a flurry. He simply grabbed a random shirt and a pair of pants, then rushed out the room, took Han Yang into his arms once more before heading out the door.}Xu Luozhao clicked his tongue in frustration but was still unwilling to give up so he asked, "You're still trying find an escape at the bottom of that glass, huh. Come on, talk to me. What's going on with you and that kid? You don't seriously want to get married, right? Don't you think that's a bit rash?!"

Helian Qing got dressed in a flurry. He simply grabbed a random shirt and a pair of pants, then rushed out the room, took Han Yang into his arms once more before heading out the door.

_{Helian Qing, seeing this change in his complexion, right away patted the boy to wake him, "Han Yang?"}With that thought, Helian Qing did not hesitate for a second before he pushed the door open.

Helian Qing, seeing this change in his complexion, right away patted the boy to wake him, "Han Yang?"

_{{So warm.}}"..." Xu Luozhao was at a loss for words, "You, are an arrogant and wilful man . You just keep on being happy, alright."

So warm.

_{Only Han Yang and himself had the keys for that apartment and Han Yang's things were in that guest bedroom, so it was becoming clear the missing lad had returned that day and perhaps he was even in that room.}
Han Yang's fetal-like posture, his tightly sealed eyes, his lips clenched by his teeth until they turned a little pale, along with the hair resting on his forehead already becoming laden with sweat. Both of his arms encircled his stomach, it was clear that held place was overcome with pain.

Only Han Yang and himself had the keys for that apartment and Han Yang's things were in that guest bedroom, so it was becoming clear the missing lad had returned that day and perhaps he was even in that room.

_{Han Yang did not respond, he just continued to lay there in his slightly hunched position.}Han Yang threw up many times until his stomach no longer had anything inside. So along with still retching, he was forced to spit up small amounts of bile. After his upheaval came to an end, he held the edge of the sink to prop himself up, swallowing deep breaths. From his stomach came an audible, sharp pain which made his entire body lose its strength, even his face grew frighteningly pale.

Han Yang did not respond, he just continued to lay there in his slightly hunched position.

_{For a while, Helian Qing continued with his silence, then just as he had before, said those four little words, "I'm okay with it."} "None of my business? You're the one who called me all the way out here tonight!" Xu Luozhao huffed, "Anyway... I actually wanted to meet up with you. You know, you can't hide out here in the bar forever, right?"

For a while, Helian Qing continued with his silence, then just as he had before, said those four little words, "I'm okay with it."

_{"If I'm not mistaken, that kid of yours is still studying at a university, isn't he? You're already thirty years old, that's too much of an age difference, don't you think..." Xu Luozhao taunted.}
Helian Qing, seeing this change in his complexion, right away patted the boy to wake him, "Han Yang?"

"If I'm not mistaken, that kid of yours is still studying at a university, isn't he? You're already thirty years old, that's too much of an age difference, don't you think..." Xu Luozhao taunted.

_{Lifting his eyes, Helian Qing saw the one who came beside him was Xu Luozhao, so he waved to call the bartender over with the intention of getting the newly arrived man a glass. "Sit."}Reaching over to turn on the lamp beside him, the rising brightness which washed over the room revealed a sight that burnt itself into that man's mind.

Lifting his eyes, Helian Qing saw the one who came beside him was Xu Luozhao, so he waved to call the bartender over with the intention of getting the newly arrived man a glass. "Sit."

_{Helian Qing stood beside him, using his hand to support the sick boy's back. His brows locked together tightly, the scene before him fully exposing his worry.}"No, it's..." Han Yang hesitated a bit, "You're... not wearing any clothes."

Helian Qing stood beside him, using his hand to support the sick boy's back. His brows locked together tightly, the scene before him fully exposing his worry.

_{"Wait a minute!" Xu Luozhao stood up suddenly, "That kid, it couldn't be that..."}
Han Yang, hearing Helian Qing's voice, gently cracked opened his eyes, his orbs were a bit teary and reddened. Having the man in his sights, his lips parted to speak, "Helian Qing... you're back..." his words remained unfinished as his stomach churned, bubbling with an overwhelming feeling of nausea. He pushed aside Helian Qing with the strong urge to leave the bed, but unexpectedly, as his foot contacted the floor, he stumbled-almost falling.

"Wait a minute!" Xu Luozhao stood up suddenly, "That kid, it couldn't be that..."

_{Lifting his eyes, Helian Qing saw the one who came beside him was Xu Luozhao, so he waved to call the bartender over with the intention of getting the newly arrived man a glass. "Sit."}
The ill boy's hands had no strength. Helian Qing, who just fell back a step to steady his own frame, saw the falling boy and right away reached out to catch him, pulling him into his embrace, his brows knitted in concern as he asked, "Where are you going? Do you want me to take you to the hospital?"

Lifting his eyes, Helian Qing saw the one who came beside him was Xu Luozhao, so he waved to call the bartender over with the intention of getting the newly arrived man a glass. "Sit."

_{Xu Luozhao chuckled, replying, "I'm just concerned about you, alright? Oh, by the way, I heard Shou Yanjin say you found that kid you fell in love with. He even said you're planning to register your marriage to him.}So warm.

Xu Luozhao chuckled, replying, "I'm just concerned about you, alright? Oh, by the way, I heard Shou Yanjin say you found that kid you fell in love with. He even said you're planning to register your marriage to him. Tsk, tsk. Don't you think that kid should now be called ErkangT/n: In, My Fair Princess, Qing'er was in love with a guy called, Fu Erkang but Erkang was actually in love with another girl named Ziwei. instead?"

_{With that thought, Helian Qing did not hesitate for a second before he pushed the door open.}For a seemingly slow two seconds, he was then trying to grasp a cup of water to rinse his mouth. Helian Qing picked up the glass, giving it to him.

With that thought, Helian Qing did not hesitate for a second before he pushed the door open.

_{Seeing the man's retreating back, Han Yang wanted to laugh, but a sudden jolt of pain shot through him, causing him to curl into a ball instead.}
Han Yang leant against Helian Qing to stand up, trying the hold down the nauseous feeling rising within him was quickly becoming unbearable, "...bathroom."

Seeing the man's retreating back, Han Yang wanted to laugh, but a sudden jolt of pain shot through him, causing him to curl into a ball instead.

_{Laying eyes on the sleeping boy instantly made Helian Qing happy. This joy bubbled up inside of him so quickly, it made his lips curve upwards, just a wee bit.}"...Are you fυсking serious?" Xu Luozhao asked.

Laying eyes on the sleeping boy instantly made Helian Qing happy. This joy bubbled up inside of him so quickly, it made his lips curve upwards, just a wee bit. But just as quickly, his expression soon fell. He suddenly felt it was quite necessary for him and the boy to have a proper chat. He needed to make the youth understand that returning to have dinner with his husband was a must, in order to prevent that kid from growing more undisciplined.

_{油盐不进: yòu yàn bú jín: (idiom) lit.}Helian Qing stood beside him, using his hand to support the sick boy's back. His brows locked together tightly, the scene before him fully exposing his worry.

油盐不进: yòu yàn bú jín: (idiom) lit. Not into the oil and salt(the oil and salt won't go in). It means, a stubborn person. [] 大爷: da ye: Uncle/Grandfather/a lazy, arrogant person. 你大爷: ni da ye: You/Your Uncle. This is a curse (context determines the degree) and there are these phrases (操你大爷) and (去你大爷) which mean F*** you and Go f*** yourself. So, the statement could be a shortened form either of these I think.[] More notes:~ []Well about Qing'er x Erkang. First the basic plot of My Fair Princess is the mistaken identity of the King's daughter(Ziwei) with her friend(Princess Huanzhu)[I'm going to leave that bit vague to not spoil any more than I have/will] Anyhoo, Erkang fell for Ziwei and she was in love with him too. Qing'er fell for Erkang and you see the problem here, right? Guess who didn't get the guy and now you know why our own Qing'er got a little more snappy than usual or is it just as snappy as usual... tsunderes =_=[]That next novel/[a shіt ton of movie/tv adaptations] The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber,the main male lead, Zhang Wuji, had a few ladies in his life-a few-including Zhao Min. So that's why Xu Luozhao got a bit pissy too with the Shou Yanjin comparison.[]Lastly, I don't know about you but at the end of Chp 7 I thought our Princess was going to make a scene. I was scared he got Han Yang lojacked. 😂😂😂[]I love how it turned out this way instead (not him getting so sick though, poor baby)[]See you all next time~~

_{Seeing Helian Qing already had two empty bottles beside him, he walked over and blocked the path of the drink that brooding man held in his hand.}
Hearing what he said, Helian Qing stooped down to take him into his arms and carried him into the washroom, putting him down as soon as they arrived. Han Yang immediately leaned over the sink, vomiting. He had one hand supporting him as it gripped the edge of the sink, the other was pressed against his stomach, while from his throat all that was emitted was the sound of retching.

Seeing Helian Qing already had two empty bottles beside him, he walked over and blocked the path of the drink that brooding man held in his hand.

_{"I'm okay with it." Helian Qing still repeated this sentence.}Xu Luozhao,"..."

"I'm okay with it." Helian Qing still repeated this sentence.

_{Helian Qing stopped drinking, then next said, "Why are you blabbering on so much?"}Han Yang leant against Helian Qing to stand up, trying the hold down the nauseous feeling rising within him was quickly becoming unbearable, "...bathroom."

Helian Qing stopped drinking, then next said, "Why are you blabbering on so much?"

_{"None of my business? You're the one who called me all the way out here tonight!" Xu Luozhao huffed, "Anyway... I actually wanted to meet up with you. You know, you can't hide out here in the bar forever, right?"} When the grumpy one called him, Xu Luozhao was just about to have his dinner. He guessed the grouchy man probably had not eaten yet, so he got the barkeep to prepare a few dishes for him to snack on before proceeding to question him some more. "Seriously, what happened? What got you so worked up that you need to drink just to chase it away?"

"None of my business? You're the one who called me all the way out here tonight!" Xu Luozhao huffed, "Anyway... I actually wanted to meet up with you. You know, you can't hide out here in the bar forever, right?"

_{"Wait!" Han Yang called out to stop him.}
Helian Qing stood beside him, using his hand to support the sick boy's back. His brows locked together tightly, the scene before him fully exposing his worry.

"Wait!" Han Yang called out to stop him.

_{With such a thought in mind, he hurriedly made his way over. Now standing at the foot of the bed, he called, "Han Yang."}Han Yang did not respond, he just continued to lay there in his slightly hunched position.

With such a thought in mind, he hurriedly made his way over. Now standing at the foot of the bed, he called, "Han Yang."

_{Xu Luozhao sat down beside him, took a sip of his drink, propped up his chin with his hand then towards Helian Qing jokingly said, "Qing'erT/n: He's making fun of our pouting Princess Qing FYI:), what happened? Tell us who hath done you wrong, My Lord."}
Han Yang threw up many times until his stomach no longer had anything inside. So along with still retching, he was forced to spit up small amounts of bile. After his upheaval came to an end, he held the edge of the sink to prop himself up, swallowing deep breaths. From his stomach came an audible, sharp pain which made his entire body lose its strength, even his face grew frighteningly pale.

Xu Luozhao sat down beside him, took a sip of his drink, propped up his chin with his hand then towards Helian Qing jokingly said, "Qing'erT/n: He's making fun of our pouting Princess Qing FYI:), what happened? Tell us who hath done you wrong, My Lord."

_{"Even at a time like this your still troublesome, why are you so difficult?" Helian Qing's steps persisted.}Han Yang did not respond, he just continued to lay there in his slightly hunched position.

"Even at a time like this your still troublesome, why are you so difficult?" Helian Qing's steps persisted.

_{For a while, Helian Qing continued with his silence, then just as he had before, said those four little words, "I'm okay with it."} Normally, when Helian Qing went to bed, all he wore were a pair of briefs and nothing more. A few days ago, out of the fear of scaring off Hand Yang, he had forced himself to wear a pair of pyjama bottoms while he slept. Earlier, because he believed Han Yang to have not returned home, after his shower had only worn a pair of briefs. So now at this moment, apart from his underwear, he was completely bare.

For a while, Helian Qing continued with his silence, then just as he had before, said those four little words, "I'm okay with it."

_{Is he really asleep? Helian Qing's brows drew themselves into a tiny crease, not at all intending to wake that kid up. Walking to the bedside, stooping down, he planned on carrying the one, who was still in deep slumber, back with him to his bedroom. When his hand made contact with the boy, he discovered something was not quite right.}
For a seemingly slow two seconds, he was then trying to grasp a cup of water to rinse his mouth. Helian Qing picked up the glass, giving it to him.

Is he really asleep? Helian Qing's brows drew themselves into a tiny crease, not at all intending to wake that kid up. Walking to the bedside, stooping down, he planned on carrying the one, who was still in deep slumber, back with him to his bedroom. When his hand made contact with the boy, he discovered something was not quite right.

_{Hearing what he said, Helian Qing stooped down to take him into his arms and carried him into the washroom, putting him down as soon as they arrived. Han Yang immediately leaned over the sink, vomiting. He had one hand supporting him as it gripped the edge of the sink, the other was pressed against his stomach, while from his throat all that was emitted was the sound of retching.}
"Thank you," Han Yang replied, sloshing the liquid in his mouth repeatedly before spitting it out. Helian Qing pulled a towel from nearby to help him wipe his lips.

Hearing what he said, Helian Qing stooped down to take him into his arms and carried him into the washroom, putting him down as soon as they arrived. Han Yang immediately leaned over the sink, vomiting. He had one hand supporting him as it gripped the edge of the sink, the other was pressed against his stomach, while from his throat all that was emitted was the sound of retching.

_N/A In order for him to get to the kitchen, he had to pass by the guest bedroom. As he walked by, his footsteps suddenly came to a halt momentarily before he backed up a couple of steps while his eyes fell upon the room's door. That barrier was now half-opened, but Helian Qing clearly remembered prior to his departure earlier he had closed that very door.

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_{Helian Qing groaned, "I'm okay with it."}
He then asked, "Do you feel a little better? I'll take you to the hospital." As soon as he was done asking, he scooped the smaller man into his arms, then left.

Helian Qing groaned, "I'm okay with it."

_{Helian Qing, "..."}"Why is it any of your business?" Helian Qing stated.

Helian Qing, "..."

_{Han Yang did not respond, he just continued to lay there in his slightly hunched position.}Even though the constant pain and nausea he experienced made his whole body weak, as well as making his current state of mind not so good, he was still able to sense the urgency mixed with worry carried in Helian Qing's voice, in addition to how tightly the man held him in his arms.

Han Yang did not respond, he just continued to lay there in his slightly hunched position.

_{Chapter Eight}
"Wait!" Han Yang called out to stop him.

Chapter Eight

_{Helian Qing stopped drinking, then next said, "Why are you blabbering on so much?"}"I'm okay with itT/n: this line "I'm okay with it" lit. translates to "I'm happy to" it was changed for context but keep the lit. version in mind as you read on.." Helian Qing, persisted.

Helian Qing stopped drinking, then next said, "Why are you blabbering on so much?"

_{Seeing the man's retreating back, Han Yang wanted to laugh, but a sudden jolt of pain shot through him, causing him to curl into a ball instead.}Xu Luozhao rolled his eyes, the bartender soon came, bringing a few snacks along, then placed them before Helian Qing, "You should eat something first."

Seeing the man's retreating back, Han Yang wanted to laugh, but a sudden jolt of pain shot through him, causing him to curl into a ball instead.

_{"Even at a time like this your still troublesome, why are you so difficult?" Helian Qing's steps persisted.}Helian Qing, "Oh, shut up."

"Even at a time like this your still troublesome, why are you so difficult?" Helian Qing's steps persisted.

_{"I'm okay with itT/n: this line "I'm okay with it" lit. translates to "I'm happy to" it was changed for context but keep the lit. version in mind as you read on.." Helian Qing, persisted.}
"Even at a time like this your still troublesome, why are you so difficult?" Helian Qing's steps persisted.

"I'm okay with itT/n: this line "I'm okay with it" lit. translates to "I'm happy to" it was changed for context but keep the lit. version in mind as you read on.." Helian Qing, persisted.

_{"You little bastard." Helian Qing cursed, leaving the room to get some water to drink. He had drunk too much alcohol earlier so now his mouth was quite dry.}"Ha." Helian Qing shot him a glance, coldly laughing as he asked, "Xiao Zhao, has it been too long since that GongziT/n: 公子: Gongzi: (slang) Playboy/Player/Flirtatious man, also Young Master ◻◻ you?"

"You little bastard." Helian Qing cursed, leaving the room to get some water to drink. He had drunk too much alcohol earlier so now his mouth was quite dry.

_{The ill boy's hands had no strength. Helian Qing, who just fell back a step to steady his own frame, saw the falling boy and right away reached out to catch him, pulling him into his embrace, his brows knitted in concern as he asked, "Where are you going? Do you want me to take you to the hospital?"}
"No, it's..." Han Yang hesitated a bit, "You're... not wearing any clothes."

The ill boy's hands had no strength. Helian Qing, who just fell back a step to steady his own frame, saw the falling boy and right away reached out to catch him, pulling him into his embrace, his brows knitted in concern as he asked, "Where are you going? Do you want me to take you to the hospital?"

_{Reaching over to turn on the lamp beside him, the rising brightness which washed over the room revealed a sight that burnt itself into that man's mind.}Helian Qing obliged to the other man's request, taking a few bites regardless of whether it was to his liking, then once more, returned to the drink in his hand.

Reaching over to turn on the lamp beside him, the rising brightness which washed over the room revealed a sight that burnt itself into that man's mind.

_{Xu Luozhao,"..."}He then asked, "Do you feel a little better? I'll take you to the hospital." As soon as he was done asking, he scooped the smaller man into his arms, then left.

Xu Luozhao,"..."

_{"Wait!" Han Yang called out to stop him.}"Why is it any of your business?" Helian Qing stated.

"Wait!" Han Yang called out to stop him.

_{When Xu Luozhao entered the bar, he discovered the man whose entire form emitted an aura saying “don’t come near me”—Helian Qing. Half an hour earlier, that brooding guy had called him only stating the name of the bar, causing him to wolf down his dinner then rush over to his side. This guy's way of, doing things as he pleased, really makes him a pain to deal with.}
Helian Qing, "..."

When Xu Luozhao entered the bar, he discovered the man whose entire form emitted an aura saying “don’t come near me”—Helian Qing. Half an hour earlier, that brooding guy had called him only stating the name of the bar, causing him to wolf down his dinner then rush over to his side. This guy's way of, doing things as he pleased, really makes him a pain to deal with.

_{Helian Qing, "Oh, shut up."}Merely thinking of tomorrow's possible news headlines made his face darken. He placed Han Yang on the living room's sofa, "Wait for me, just bear it for a while." Then he left for the bedroom for a change of clothes the second he finished talking.

Helian Qing, "Oh, shut up."

_{"No, it's..." Han Yang hesitated a bit, "You're... not wearing any clothes."}"Ha." Helian Qing shot him a glance, coldly laughing as he asked, "Xiao Zhao, has it been too long since that GongziT/n: 公子: Gongzi: (slang) Playboy/Player/Flirtatious man, also Young Master ◻◻ you?"

"No, it's..." Han Yang hesitated a bit, "You're... not wearing any clothes."

_{Helian Qing, "Oh, shut up."}
Normally, when Helian Qing went to bed, all he wore were a pair of briefs and nothing more. A few days ago, out of the fear of scaring off Hand Yang, he had forced himself to wear a pair of pyjama bottoms while he slept. Earlier, because he believed Han Yang to have not returned home, after his shower had only worn a pair of briefs. So now at this moment, apart from his underwear, he was completely bare.

Helian Qing, "Oh, shut up."

_{Helian Qing guessed that he must've been back at the school since that boy never wanted to live there to begin with. Fishing his phone out from his pocket—staring at it—Helian Qing hesitated a few times before finally deciding to throw the device on the bed, without making the call.}In that room the light was not turned on, it's insides were illuminated only by the brightness coming from beyond its window. Helian Qing saw Han Yang laying on his side, with his body slightly bent.

Helian Qing guessed that he must've been back at the school since that boy never wanted to live there to begin with. Fishing his phone out from his pocket—staring at it—Helian Qing hesitated a few times before finally deciding to throw the device on the bed, without making the call.

_{He's burning up, plus there's a lot of sweat.}
He was so absorbed in his worry he had completely forgotten about it. If it was not for Han Yang's reminder, he would have gone out like that.

He's burning up, plus there's a lot of sweat.

_{Xu Luozhao clicked his tongue in frustration but was still unwilling to give up so he asked, "You're still trying find an escape at the bottom of that glass, huh. Come on, talk to me. What's going on with you and that kid? You don't seriously want to get married, right? Don't you think that's a bit rash?!"}"...Are you fυсking serious?" Xu Luozhao asked.

Xu Luozhao clicked his tongue in frustration but was still unwilling to give up so he asked, "You're still trying find an escape at the bottom of that glass, huh. Come on, talk to me. What's going on with you and that kid? You don't seriously want to get married, right? Don't you think that's a bit rash?!"

_{He was so absorbed in his worry he had completely forgotten about it. If it was not for Han Yang's reminder, he would have gone out like that.}
——Helian GROUP'S PRESIDENT CAUGHT RUNNING AROUND WITH ANOTHER MAN IN HIS EMBRACE, IS IT TRUE LOVE OR JUST A PUBLICITY STUNT

He was so absorbed in his worry he had completely forgotten about it. If it was not for Han Yang's reminder, he would have gone out like that.

_{"Screw you, you jerk! You really know how to stab where it'll hurt. No wonder your family and that kid can't stand you. You deserve to be here all alone drinking your sorrows away." Xu Luozhao rolled his eyes, placed his hand atop Helian Qing's head, wondering whether he should pat or smack that bad-tempered and difficult guy.}Helian Qing got dressed in a flurry. He simply grabbed a random shirt and a pair of pants, then rushed out the room, took Han Yang into his arms once more before heading out the door.

"Screw you, you jerk! You really know how to stab where it'll hurt. No wonder your family and that kid can't stand you. You deserve to be here all alone drinking your sorrows away." Xu Luozhao rolled his eyes, placed his hand atop Helian Qing's head, wondering whether he should pat or smack that bad-tempered and difficult guy.

_{Hearing what he said, Helian Qing stooped down to take him into his arms and carried him into the washroom, putting him down as soon as they arrived. Han Yang immediately leaned over the sink, vomiting. He had one hand supporting him as it gripped the edge of the sink, the other was pressed against his stomach, while from his throat all that was emitted was the sound of retching.}Today, I'll let you off. Helian Qing's face was emotionless as he thought, but tomorrow you definitely won't be.

Hearing what he said, Helian Qing stooped down to take him into his arms and carried him into the washroom, putting him down as soon as they arrived. Han Yang immediately leaned over the sink, vomiting. He had one hand supporting him as it gripped the edge of the sink, the other was pressed against his stomach, while from his throat all that was emitted was the sound of retching.

_{Laying eyes on the sleeping boy instantly made Helian Qing happy. This joy bubbled up inside of him so quickly, it made his lips curve upwards, just a wee bit.}Normally, when Helian Qing went to bed, all he wore were a pair of briefs and nothing more. A few days ago, out of the fear of scaring off Hand Yang, he had forced himself to wear a pair of pyjama bottoms while he slept. Earlier, because he believed Han Yang to have not returned home, after his shower had only worn a pair of briefs. So now at this moment, apart from his underwear, he was completely bare.

Laying eyes on the sleeping boy instantly made Helian Qing happy. This joy bubbled up inside of him so quickly, it made his lips curve upwards, just a wee bit. But just as quickly, his expression soon fell. He suddenly felt it was quite necessary for him and the boy to have a proper chat. He needed to make the youth understand that returning to have dinner with his husband was a must, in order to prevent that kid from growing more undisciplined.

_{On their way down from the apartment, Han Yang lacking strength, leant against Helian Qing's chest. One surge of pain after another, made him faintly out of breath, so all he could do was clutch onto Helian's jacket with one hand while leaving the other pressed against his belly.}
Merely thinking of tomorrow's possible news headlines made his face darken. He placed Han Yang on the living room's sofa, "Wait for me, just bear it for a while." Then he left for the bedroom for a change of clothes the second he finished talking.

On their way down from the apartment, Han Yang lacking strength, leant against Helian Qing's chest. One surge of pain after another, made him faintly out of breath, so all he could do was clutch onto Helian's jacket with one hand while leaving the other pressed against his belly.

_{After being satisfied with his decision, the man took off his clothes, then left the room for a shower.}
Seeing the man's retreating back, Han Yang wanted to laugh, but a sudden jolt of pain shot through him, causing him to curl into a ball instead.

After being satisfied with his decision, the man took off his clothes, then left the room for a shower.

_{Helian Qing stood beside him, using his hand to support the sick boy's back. His brows locked together tightly, the scene before him fully exposing his worry.}
Helian Qing got dressed in a flurry. He simply grabbed a random shirt and a pair of pants, then rushed out the room, took Han Yang into his arms once more before heading out the door.

Helian Qing stood beside him, using his hand to support the sick boy's back. His brows locked together tightly, the scene before him fully exposing his worry.

_{"You little bastard." Helian Qing cursed, leaving the room to get some water to drink. He had drunk too much alcohol earlier so now his mouth was quite dry.}
On their way down from the apartment, Han Yang lacking strength, leant against Helian Qing's chest. One surge of pain after another, made him faintly out of breath, so all he could do was clutch onto Helian's jacket with one hand while leaving the other pressed against his belly.

"You little bastard." Helian Qing cursed, leaving the room to get some water to drink. He had drunk too much alcohol earlier so now his mouth was quite dry.

_{"No, it's..." Han Yang hesitated a bit, "You're... not wearing any clothes."}"Right back at you." Helian Qing took another swig of his drink.

"No, it's..." Han Yang hesitated a bit, "You're... not wearing any clothes."

_{He was so absorbed in his worry he had completely forgotten about it. If it was not for Han Yang's reminder, he would have gone out like that.}Helian Qing guessed that he must've been back at the school since that boy never wanted to live there to begin with. Fishing his phone out from his pocket—staring at it—Helian Qing hesitated a few times before finally deciding to throw the device on the bed, without making the call.

He was so absorbed in his worry he had completely forgotten about it. If it was not for Han Yang's reminder, he would have gone out like that.

_{"Right back at you." Helian Qing took another swig of his drink.}Even though the constant pain and nausea he experienced made his whole body weak, as well as making his current state of mind not so good, he was still able to sense the urgency mixed with worry carried in Helian Qing's voice, in addition to how tightly the man held him in his arms.

"Right back at you." Helian Qing took another swig of his drink.

_{Able to just barely open his eyes, Han Yang from his point of view, could only see Helian Qing's profile. That man's face still looked as indifferent as it always was, but now, his tightly knitted brows betrayed his so-called outward calm.}
"Just bear with it for a little while, we're heading to the hospital right away." Helian Qing's voice echoed within the elevator, no longer sounding as cold as it did during the day.

Able to just barely open his eyes, Han Yang from his point of view, could only see Helian Qing's profile. That man's face still looked as indifferent as it always was, but now, his tightly knitted brows betrayed his so-called outward calm.

_{"Just bear with it for a little while, we're heading to the hospital right away." Helian Qing's voice echoed within the elevator, no longer sounding as cold as it did during the day.}Seeing Helian Qing already had two empty bottles beside him, he walked over and blocked the path of the drink that brooding man held in his hand.

"Just bear with it for a little while, we're heading to the hospital right away." Helian Qing's voice echoed within the elevator, no longer sounding as cold as it did during the day.

_{Helian Qing stopped drinking, then next said, "Why are you blabbering on so much?"}Helian Qing groaned, "I'm okay with it."

Helian Qing stopped drinking, then next said, "Why are you blabbering on so much?"

_{Done with his bath, he once again stared down at the device on his bed, there was still no news.}
Even though the constant pain and nausea he experienced made his whole body weak, as well as making his current state of mind not so good, he was still able to sense the urgency mixed with worry carried in Helian Qing's voice, in addition to how tightly the man held him in his arms.

Done with his bath, he once again stared down at the device on his bed, there was still no news.

_{{If I don't think too much about his words, Helian Qing might actually kind of care about me, huh!} Han Yang absentmindedly thought right before he drifted off. For the first time, of his own accord, he snuggled into Helian Qing's embrace. It seemed like the warmth he found in that place would be able to lessen his pain slightly, or at least he hoped that it would.}"I'm okay with itT/n: this line "I'm okay with it" lit. translates to "I'm happy to" it was changed for context but keep the lit. version in mind as you read on.." Helian Qing, persisted.

If I don't think too much about his words, Helian Qing might actually kind of care about me, huh! Han Yang absentmindedly thought right before he drifted off. For the first time, of his own accord, he snuggled into Helian Qing's embrace. It seemed like the warmth he found in that place would be able to lessen his pain slightly, or at least he hoped that it would.

_{Han Yang leant against Helian Qing to stand up, trying the hold down the nauseous feeling rising within him was quickly becoming unbearable, "...bathroom."}When the grumpy one called him, Xu Luozhao was just about to have his dinner. He guessed the grouchy man probably had not eaten yet, so he got the barkeep to prepare a few dishes for him to snack on before proceeding to question him some more. "Seriously, what happened? What got you so worked up that you need to drink just to chase it away?"

Han Yang leant against Helian Qing to stand up, trying the hold down the nauseous feeling rising within him was quickly becoming unbearable, "...bathroom."

_{Merely thinking of tomorrow's possible news headlines made his face darken. He placed Han Yang on the living room's sofa, "Wait for me, just bear it for a while." Then he left for the bedroom for a change of clothes the second he finished talking.}Han Yang's fetal-like posture, his tightly sealed eyes, his lips clenched by his teeth until they turned a little pale, along with the hair resting on his forehead already becoming laden with sweat. Both of his arms encircled his stomach, it was clear that held place was overcome with pain.

Merely thinking of tomorrow's possible news headlines made his face darken. He placed Han Yang on the living room's sofa, "Wait for me, just bear it for a while." Then he left for the bedroom for a change of clothes the second he finished talking.

_{Xu Luozhao rolled his eyes, the bartender soon came, bringing a few snacks along, then placed them before Helian Qing, "You should eat something first."}
So warm.

Xu Luozhao rolled his eyes, the bartender soon came, bringing a few snacks along, then placed them before Helian Qing, "You should eat something first."

_{Lifting his eyes, Helian Qing saw the one who came beside him was Xu Luozhao, so he waved to call the bartender over with the intention of getting the newly arrived man a glass. "Sit."}"If I'm not mistaken, that kid of yours is still studying at a university, isn't he? You're already thirty years old, that's too much of an age difference, don't you think..." Xu Luozhao taunted.

Lifting his eyes, Helian Qing saw the one who came beside him was Xu Luozhao, so he waved to call the bartender over with the intention of getting the newly arrived man a glass. "Sit."

_{After being satisfied with his decision, the man took off his clothes, then left the room for a shower.}Able to just barely open his eyes, Han Yang from his point of view, could only see Helian Qing's profile. That man's face still looked as indifferent as it always was, but now, his tightly knitted brows betrayed his so-called outward calm.

After being satisfied with his decision, the man took off his clothes, then left the room for a shower.

_{Laying eyes on the sleeping boy instantly made Helian Qing happy. This joy bubbled up inside of him so quickly, it made his lips curve upwards, just a wee bit.}
Able to just barely open his eyes, Han Yang from his point of view, could only see Helian Qing's profile. That man's face still looked as indifferent as it always was, but now, his tightly knitted brows betrayed his so-called outward calm.

Laying eyes on the sleeping boy instantly made Helian Qing happy. This joy bubbled up inside of him so quickly, it made his lips curve upwards, just a wee bit. But just as quickly, his expression soon fell. He suddenly felt it was quite necessary for him and the boy to have a proper chat. He needed to make the youth understand that returning to have dinner with his husband was a must, in order to prevent that kid from growing more undisciplined.

_{For a while, Helian Qing continued with his silence, then just as he had before, said those four little words, "I'm okay with it."} "None of my business? You're the one who called me all the way out here tonight!" Xu Luozhao huffed, "Anyway... I actually wanted to meet up with you. You know, you can't hide out here in the bar forever, right?"

For a while, Helian Qing continued with his silence, then just as he had before, said those four little words, "I'm okay with it."

_{"Ha." Helian Qing shot him a glance, coldly laughing as he asked, "Xiao Zhao, has it been too long since that GongziT/n: 公子: Gongzi: (slang) Playboy/Player/Flirtatious man, also Young Master ◻◻ you?"}Seeing Helian Qing already had two empty bottles beside him, he walked over and blocked the path of the drink that brooding man held in his hand.

"Ha." Helian Qing shot him a glance, coldly laughing as he asked, "Xiao Zhao, has it been too long since that GongziT/n: 公子: Gongzi: (slang) Playboy/Player/Flirtatious man, also Young Master ◻◻ you?"

_{Xu Luozhao did shut up, but only for a little while, then he had to ask, "What about that kid? Why didn't you give us a chance to get to know him?"}
If I don't think too much about his words, Helian Qing might actually kind of care about me, huh! Han Yang absentmindedly thought right before he drifted off. For the first time, of his own accord, he snuggled into Helian Qing's embrace. It seemed like the warmth he found in that place would be able to lessen his pain slightly, or at least he hoped that it would.

Xu Luozhao did shut up, but only for a little while, then he had to ask, "What about that kid? Why didn't you give us a chance to get to know him?"

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Author's Note:

N/A

Notes:

^1. 油盐不进: yòu yàn bú jín: (idiom) lit. Not into the oil and salt(the oil and salt won't go in). It means, a stubborn person.

^2. 大爷: da ye: Uncle/Grandfather/a lazy, arrogant person. 你大爷: ni da ye: You/Your Uncle. This is a curse (context determines the degree) and there are these phrases (操你大爷) and (去你大爷) which mean F*** you and Go f*** yourself. So, the statement could be a shortened form either of these I think.

More notes:~

Well about Qing'er x Erkang. First the basic plot of {My Fair Princess} is the mistaken identity of the King's daughter(Ziwei) with her friend(Princess Huanzhu)[I'm going to leave that bit vague to not spoil any more than I have/will] Anyhoo, Erkang fell for Ziwei and she was in love with him too. Qing'er fell for Erkang and you see the problem here, right? Guess who didn't get the guy and now you know why our own Qing'er got a little more snappy than usual or is it just as snappy as usual... tsunderes =_=

That next novel/[a shіt ton of movie/tv adaptations] {The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber,}the main male lead, Zhang Wuji, had a few ladies in his life-a few-including Zhao Min. So that's why Xu Luozhao got a bit pissy too with the Shou Yanjin comparison.

Lastly, I don't know about you but at the end of Chp 7 I thought our Princess was going to make a scene. I was scared he got Han Yang lojacked. 😂😂😂

I love how it turned out this way instead (not him getting so sick though, poor baby)

See you all next time~~

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