Villainous Sick Beauty Chapter 58

TL: Hua

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People who worked at the Ye family villa had recently noticed some changes.

Mr. Ye suddenly took out the family portrait and some photos of his deceased wife and placed them in a prominent position in the living room.

This change wasn’t big, but the impact it brought wasn’t small. First, Mr. Ye would talk to the young master about his deceased wife with nostalgia.

The young master often listened carefully, as if this was no longer something that couldn’t be mentioned.

In this way, those who worked at the villa did not have to be as scrupulous as they had been in the past when they accidentally mentioned the deceased madam.

When Grandpa Ye and Grandma Ye discovered this change, they felt relieved, believing that the father and son had finally overcome the pain of that time.

However, in Lin Jiaojiao’s opinion, the biggest change in the family is the relationship between Ye Rongxu and Qin Chaoyan. Since the two of them went to Dongshan Temple, they have become particularly close. What could have happened that night when they stayed in the mountain?

Of course, it’s not that the two of them had a bad relationship before, but they were more or less reserved, shy, and embarrassed when they got along with each other, as if there was a layer of veil between them.

As for after returning from Dongshan Temple, if Lin Jiaojiao had to say it, they weren’t poking through the veil; they directly ripped it off.

Qin Chaoyan would take time to come to Ye’s house every day at noon no matter how busy he was with work and study. If he couldn’t come at noon, he would definitely come at night.

Previously, during warmer months, he could be said to come to accompany Ye Rongxu to exercise and walk. However, with the onset of colder weather, Ye Rongxu has chosen to remain indoors, completely neglecting exercise.

After Qin Chaoyan came, he would mostly spend time alone with Ye Rongxu in the room or studio. What they were doing during these private moments remained unknown to others.

There was a time when Lin Jiaojiao went upstairs to bring them some cut fruit. When she opened the door of the studio, she saw the two of them shoulder to shoulder, head to head, close together, looking at something by the table. They were even more clingy than those young lovers in the period of passionate love.

At that moment, Lin Jiaojiao had the illusion that pink bubbles were popping up around them.

Previously, if her brother had been caught in a similar scenario, he would have been mortified, blushing profusely and quickly avoiding Qin Chaoyan, but now—

Ye Rongxu turned his head to look at her and said, “Oh, you’re here. Just put the fruit on the table.”

The expression and tone were very natural, and then he turned his head to look at Qin Chaoyan.

Qin Chaoyan reached out to take the fruit plate, thanked her, put it on the table, and then casually picked up a piece of fruit with a fork and fed it to Ye Rongxu.

Ye Rongxu also opened his mouth obediently, as if he had no hands, fed a piece, and ate a bite, and halfway through, he pushed Qin Chaoyan. “You eat too.”

Lin Jiaojiao: It’s outrageous; I’m such a big light bulb here, and you guys didn’t even acknowledge my existence?

Fortunately, her cousin still had some conscience. Halfway through, he finally remembered her and asked, “Why are you standing there without eating?”

Lin Jiaojiao: “…Hehe, I’ll go downstairs to eat.”

I’m full of dog food. Goodbye.

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After resting for a while, it was time for Ye Rongxu to resume classes.

But after being kidnapped last time, his health has not improved much. Recently, the weather has turned cold, and his condition has worsened. He caught a cold when he came back from Dongshan Temple, presumably from sitting by the window early in the morning when painting.

Although the family doctor came to give him intravenous drips for a few days and he got better without needing to visit the hospital, it also made him lethargic for several days.

Grandpa and Grandma Ye felt sorry for him and decided to ask the private tutor to come a few more days later.

It was during these days of recuperation that Ye Rongxu received a call from Cao Yuxuan.

Cao Yuxuan had recently inquired about their relationship, and only after learning that Ye Rongxu had not broken up with Qin Chaoyan did he feel relieved and dare to call him.

There was nothing else to do; he just wanted to invite Ye Rongxu to his own hot spring villa.

The main reason is that Ye Rongxu met Yao Bin at his birthday party last time and was later kidnapped, which made him very upset, and he felt more or less responsible, so he wanted to take this opportunity to make amends and apologize.

“My dad has just hired a Chinese chef who is particularly good at making healthy meals, and the taste is not bad. Haven’t you been feeling unwell recently? Why don’t you come to the hot spring villa to recuperate? Don’t worry, it’s just the two of us this time. By the way, it’s even better if Qin Chaoyan can come as well.”

It’s just the right time to set you two up.

Ye Rongxu frowned slightly. He didn’t think that the Yao Bin incident had anything to do with Cao Yuxuan. After all, the other party had been eyeing him for a long time and would still plot against him whether he went to Qinyuan or not.

But he really didn’t want to go to the hot spring villa. First, Cao’s hot spring villa is also in Jiangcheng, which is cold and damp in winter, and the hot spring villa is not much better. While the indoor areas might be warm, the outdoor temperatures would still be quite chilly. He really doesn’t want to go out.

Secondly, Qin Chaoyan has been very busy recently and doesn’t have much time. Besides, the other party had to take the college entrance examination next year. Although he had reviewed it many times last year, this matter is not to be taken lightly, not to mention that he usually has to find time to go to the company.

Even Ye Rongxu himself recently asked Qin Chaoyan not to come to the villa every day, saving time to rest and study.

Lastly, the Ye family is not without a hot spring villa, which is also staffed by chefs who specialize in making nourishing meals. They might as well go to their own place instead of Cao Yuxuan’s.

So he curled up in the wheelchair and refused listlessly.

“Is that so?” Cao Yuxuan was a little disappointed when he heard that and said with a drooped head, “Alas, I guessed that you wouldn’t come to the hot spring villa. Actually, I was planning to invite you to the beach island in the south for vacation. The weather there is warm, which is just right for you to recuperate, but…”

However, Ye Rongxu’s body is sick and weak, just like a fine and fragile crystal vase. He couldn’t afford to rashly bring him there in case something happened in the middle of the journey.

“Beach island?” Ye Rongxu froze for a moment at the words but suddenly remembered that his own family also had a small island, which was bought by his grandfather before he retired back then, intending to go to retirement with his grandmother.

However, not long after the old man retired, his family had a series of accidents. Ye Rongxu also had a car accident, and his health deteriorated. He stayed in the hospital for most of the year.

The old couple had to accompany their grandson in the hospital and gradually forgot about it.

However, Ye Rongxu’s health has improved this year. Although he has not been as good as before in the past few days, at least he does not have to stay in the hospital like in previous years.

After hanging up the phone, he couldn’t help but look at his grandmother, who was sitting on the living room sofa, reading the newspaper with her presbyopia glasses on, and hesitantly said, “Grandma, do you and grandpa want to go to the island to spend the winter this year?”

Grandma Ye was stunned for a moment, put down the newspaper, and asked with a loving smile, “Why do you ask this suddenly?”

Ye Rongxu smiled sweetly, his eyes curving into gentle crescents. “I think I’m in better health this year. You don’t have to accompany me in the hospital; you can go to the island to spend the winter. I heard that it’s warmer over there, and it’s good for the health of people of your and grandpa’s age.”

Grandma Ye couldn’t help but praise: “Oh, Xuxu has really grown up and knows how to worry about others.”

Ye Rongxu coughed lightly: “I’ve always been like that.”

“Yes, especially about Xiao Qin. I heard that you don’t want him to run back and forth recently, afraid that he will be tired?” Grandma Ye joked.

Ye Rongxu was embarrassed and simply turned his head away without saying anything.

However, during dinner, Grandma Ye mentioned this matter at the table and said, “I think Xuxu is right. The weather there is warm and suitable for recuperation. It’s a good opportunity for Xuxu to go there. Recently the weather has been cold; he’s been in his room all day and not going out; he’s all wilted.”

Ye Rongxu was stunned when he heard this, and the spoon he was eating with almost fell into the porridge. He looked up and said in surprise, “I’m going too?”

Ye Boxuan thought for a while after listening and nodded, saying, “I think it’s a good idea.”

Grandpa Ye also said, “That’s right. The island has been bought for many years. It’s a waste if we don’t go there.”

Ye Boxuan: “Then let’s set a date. How about this Saturday?”

Grandma Ye: “Okay, but what about Xuxu’s class?”

Ye Boxuan: “He can take online classes, right? The warm weather can lift the mood, so it’s good for class.”

The few people discussed the matter and almost finalized everything.

Ye Rongxu listened in a daze, only returning to his senses after a long time, and said anxiously, “I, I haven’t agreed yet.”

“Ah? Xuxu, you don’t want to go with grandpa and grandma?” Grandma Ye pretended to be surprised and disappointed.

Ye Rongxu: “I…”

I want to go, but after going…

His eyes wandered, and he thought of Qin Chaoyan.

Lin Jiaojiao saw through his thoughts and laughed beside him, “Grandma, he can’t bear to leave Qin Chaoyan.”

Grandma Ye said, “Oh,” as if she just remembered, “That’s right. Xiao Qin can’t go with you…Why don’t you ask him to see you off, stay there for a few days together, and then video call with him on a regular basis?”

Ye Rongxu’s face turned red again after being teased. He stuck out his thin neck and said stubbornly, “I’m not reluctant.”

After a pause, he gritted his teeth and said firmly, “I’m going.”

Everyone at the table smiled knowingly.

Ye Rongxu was quite “resolute” when he said those tough words, but when he returned to the bedroom at night and called Qin Chaoyan, he became wilted.

Qin Chaoyan knew that he was going to the southern island with his grandparents to spend the winter, and he was obviously frozen in place. After a long time, he said with some difficulty, “How long…will you stay there?”

Ye Rongxu spoke in a despondent tone, “I don’t know, but we will definitely come back for the New Year.”

His grandfather would be attending the group’s annual meeting then, and they’d have to visit his mother’s grave together.

However, Qin Chaoyan’s birthday is before the New Year, so he will definitely come back early. But he deliberately didn’t say it, thinking of giving Qin Chaoyan a surprise when the time comes.

Qin Chaoyan fell into silence. After a long time, he whispered, “Be careful over there. In addition to Uncle Chen, you should also bring a few more bodyguards, and… if you are free, call me more often.”

He didn’t say anything like, “Can you not go?” because he knew that recuperating there would be better for Ye Rongxu’s health.

Ye Rongxu listened to his instructions, feeling sweet and warm in his heart, but he still deliberately asked in a disappointed voice, “Aren’t you coming to see me off?”

Qin Chaoyan seemed to smile and said gently, “Of course.”

Ye Rongxu was happy again, holding the phone and continuing to chat with him, and before he knew it, it was time to go to bed.

On Saturday, Qin Chaoyan arrived at Ye’s house early in the morning to help Ye Rongxu with packing, especially various medicines.

In fact, these things were done by the caretaker, and he didn’t need to do it. However, he took care of them quietly, as if it brought him peace of mind.

When Ye Rongxu didn’t see him, he wasn’t so reluctant yet. However, upon seeing him, a sudden wave of reluctance washed over him.

But he was going to travel for the winter, so there’s no need to add a touch of sadness. He sniffed and said to Qin Chaoyan, “Although I’m not at home, you still have to come when you are free to help me take care of Xiaoxu and Xiaoyan.”

He was talking about the two koi.

Qin Zhaoyan crouched down and looked up at him. “Aren’t there the butler and servants at home?”

Ye Rongxu: “I’m afraid they don’t know how to take care of the fish.”

This is a rare gift Qin Chaoyan gave him. What if they died?

Qin Chaoyan laughed and nodded, “Okay, I’ll come.”

Ye Rongxu was satisfied, sniffled, and whispered, “You can also come see me when you have time.”

Qin Chaoyan coughed lightly, pinched his fingertips, and blinked: “Yes.”

Ye Rongxu then pushed further: “Then can you send me to the island and stay there for a few days?”

Upon hearing these words, Qin Chaoyan’s expression immediately became troubled.

Seeing his reaction and knowing that he was really busy recently, Ye Rongxu waved his hand and said, “I was just joking. Alright, should we go now?”

He deliberately downplayed the matter.

Qin Chaoyan looked at him with complicated eyes for a while and suddenly promised in a low voice, “After this busy period, I will go and stay there for a few days.”

Ye Rongxu curled up the finger that was pinched by him, and he whispered, “There’s no need to rush.”

After a pause, he said in an awkward tone, “You should also take care of your body and don’t work too hard.”

The two got mushy and whispered for a while longer until someone came calling.

When they arrived at the airport and were about to board the plane, they were still holding hands.

Lin Jiaojiao, who came to the airport to see them off, shook her head and sighed: Maybe this is the passionate period.

Before boarding the plane, Ye Rongxu looked up at Qin Chaoyan again with a hesitant expression.

He seemed to be on the verge of asking Qin Chaoyan if he could accompany him, but ultimately, he remained silent.

Before boarding the plane, he took out a peace amulet that he had prayed for in Dongshan Temple previously, put it in Qin Chaoyan’s palm, and said, “This is for you. You must keep it well.”

Qin Chaoyan was stunned. Ye Rongxu seemed to have kept this peace amulet on him for a long time. When he put it in his palm, it still carried the other party’s body temperature and a faint medicinal fragrance.

The other party obviously said that he didn’t ask one for him last time.

Qin Chaoyan clenched the amulet and looked up suddenly.

Ye Rongxu, who had already boarded the plane, seemed to sense his gaze. He turned around and waved at him.

His smile was clear and bright. The midday sun fell on him, giving him a clean and warm feeling.

For some reason, Qin Chaoyan’s heart throbbed intensely, his heart beating faster and faster.

He subconsciously took a step forward but quickly restrained himself. His eyes were fixed on the figure that disappeared at the door of the plane in the distance.

Beside him, Ye Boxuan, who came to bid farewell together, suddenly turned his head and asked, “Want to go together?”

Qin Chaoyan clenched the amulet in his palm, his cheek muscles tensed. After a long time, he shook his head; his tone seemed lonely: “It’s too late.”

After a pause, he said, “I didn’t buy a ticket.”

Ye Boxuan seemed to smile and said, “It’s a private jet; no need to buy a ticket.”

Qin Chaoyan froze and slowly turned his head to look at him.

Ye Boxuan continued, “And there’s no rush. There’s still time to board the plane now–”

Before he finished speaking, a gust of wind suddenly blew past, and Qin Chaoyan disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Ye Boxuan smiled and shook his head slightly: “Young people, ah…”

 

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