TL: Hua
Except for the year when his mother died, Ye Rongxu has never tasted separation from his close ones again.
After getting on the plane and not seeing Qin Chaoyan’s figure, he began to feel empty in his heart.
Maybe because the relationship had just been confirmed, and they had been together frequently during this period, they weren’t used to the sudden separation.
It seems that being too emotionally dependent on others isn’t a good habit. When together, it will bring psychological satisfaction and happiness, but separate, it will inevitably bring sadness.
But it’s only temporary; just like the sequelae after being rescued from the kidnapping before, he should be fine after a while.
Ye Rongxu simply put on an eye mask, intending to sleep, so that when he woke up, he would be able to see the beach, the island, and the tall tropical plants.
The climate there is warm. He can bask in the sun by the beach and enjoy fresh fruits and seafood.
Fun and food can always make people forget their troubles, although… the food suitable for him should be limited.
He curled the corners of his lips, adjusted the position of the eye mask, and adjusted the angle of the seat before lying back with a peace of mind.
Just as he closed his eyes, his shoulder was suddenly patted lightly.
Ye Rongxu thought it was grandpa or grandma and was too lazy to move, so he said softly, “I’m going to sleep.”
His eye mask was a little big, covering half of his face, revealing his straight nose and rosy lips, and his chin was thinner, which was made particularly small by the eye mask.
Maybe because he was sick some time ago, his skin was a little pale, revealing a hint of illness.
After saying that, he didn’t hear the teasing from his grandpa and grandma for a long time, and he couldn’t help but wonder in his heart, muttering, and wanted to take off the eye mask again.
But a low laugh came from his side, and then a slightly warm fingertip touched his forehead, helping him to remove the eye mask.
The bright white light suddenly appeared, slightly dazzling, and then his vision gradually became clear.
Looking at the person who appeared unexpectedly and leaned over to look at him, Ye Rongxu was stunned for a moment, then stretched out his hands and touched the other person’s cheek with his white fingertips.
Warm and real.
His fingers stiffened momentarily, then flinched as if they were scorched.
“How did you get up here?” Ye Rongxu coughed lightly and looked away awkwardly, but after a while, he couldn’t help looking back.
Qin Chaoyan tried to conceal the awkwardness and said, “I heard it was a private plane, I was curious, so I came up.”
Ye Rongxu: “…Oh.”
He blinked and asked again, “Are you just curious? Will you get off later?”
Qin Chaoyan: “I want to… take a ride.”
Ye Rongxu: “Where do you want to sit?”
“Can I sit next to you, sir? I want to see my boyfriend.” Qin Chaoyan looked down at him, his voice slightly hoarse.
Ye Rongxu deliberately said, “It depends on my mood. I also have a boyfriend, and I can’t just let anyone sit next to me.”
Qin Chaoyan smiled softly: “Then please, boyfriend.”
The plane did not fly directly to the island but landed in a southern coastal city close to the island.
That’s because Grandpa Ye was going to meet an old friend here.
As soon as he got off the plane, Qin Chaoyan felt a burst of heat, turned back to the cabin, and reminded Ye Rongxu: “Xu Xu, take off your coat.”
Ye Rongxu: “…”
His face was slightly red. Ignoring the ambiguity of this sentence, he took off his coat reluctantly.
Because of his poor health and lower body temperature than ordinary people, even in places with air conditioning, he wore warmer clothes. After taking off his coat, he still had thermal pants.
Seeing that he was sitting on a chair and was not comfortable taking it off, Qin Chaoyan came over and asked, “Do you need help?”
Ye Rongxu’s face was red again, and he let out a voice as quiet as a mosquito: “No.”
Then he laid the seat flat, put his thin white fingers on the trouser button, and suddenly his movements froze.
“Why are you still looking?” He turned his head to look at Qin Chaoyan; his light-colored pupils were moist, and his cheeks were still slightly red.
Qin Chaoyan suddenly came to his senses and turned around hurriedly, but his movements seemed a little stiff.
After dilly-dallying for half a day, the two finally got off the airplane.
After resting for half a day in the hotel, in the afternoon, the two were called up by Grandpa Ye and Grandma Ye to go to the beach together to meet that old friend of Grandpa Ye.
Ye Rongxu blocked the sunlight with his hand, turned his head, and asked curiously, “Grandpa, why do you want to meet on the beach?”
His grandfather’s old friend is probably someone he met in the business world back then. Isn’t it normal to meet in high-end and elegant restaurants?
The old man smiled and said, “Well, that old guy has a casual and unrestrained personality. Besides, he has retired now, so what etiquette is there to abide by? And how can you come to South City without coming to the beach? By the way, you’ve seen this old guy before. You’ll find out when we meet later.”
Qin Chaoyan and Ye Rongxu looked at each other and thought of the same person.
After meeting, they found that they were right. It was really Old Master Lu of Hongsheng, the old man who went fishing with Ye Rongxu and Qin Chaoyan before.
Old Man Lu had obviously just returned from sea fishing. He was carrying a big grouper and walked over in a proud manner.
Even though his assistant and bodyguard were following him, he refused to let them help him.
Seeing Old Man Ye, he quickened his pace and was more steady than an old man of his age. After meeting and exchanging pleasantries, he carried the fish to show off in front of the few people.
“Look what I caught this time. Isn’t it big? I’m not just a rookie when it comes to fishing. I have first-class sea fishing skills; this is it!”
He raised his thumb and boasted proudly, making Grandpa Ye envious.
Unfortunately, Grandpa Ye had just undergone surgery last year, and his physical condition was not much better than Ye Rongxu’s, so he definitely couldn’t go fishing.
Ye Rongxu was afraid that Grandpa would be tempted, so after taking a look at the fish, he whispered to him, “Grandpa, maybe he bought it.”
Not to mention his grandpa; even he himself was also a little tempted and wanted to go fishing.
Old Man Lu had just handed the fish to his assistant and turned around to hear this, so said unhappily, “Hey, little guy, are you envious? It’s okay; wait for Old Man Lu to take you out to sea fishing tomorrow.”
At the same time, he asked his assistant to take the fish to a nearby seafood store for processing.
Grandma Ye and Qin Chaoyan were afraid that the grandfather and grandson would really follow, so they hurried to stop them.
Old Man Lu then remembered that the grandfather and grandson of the Ye family were not in good health, and he couldn’t help but feel regretful, but when he turned around and saw Qin Chaoyan, his eyes lit up again, “Oh, Xiao Qin, you’re here too. Why don’t we go out to sea together tomorrow? This time I want to compete with you in skills. You are good at fishing by the lake, but not necessarily in the sea.”
When Ye Rongxu heard this, he was a little anxious. Qin Chaoyan came to accompany him, and he would stay here for two days at most on the weekend. He had to go back tomorrow night. If he went sea fishing, wouldn’t he be unable to accompany him?
But he was embarrassed to say to Old Man Lu, “Qin Chaoyan has to accompany me tomorrow,” so he just grabbed Qin Chaoyan’s hand.
The three old people present laughed heartily when they saw it, and Old Man Lu even teased, “Don’t panic, don’t panic, it’s just a joke; I won’t compete with you.”
Ye Rongxu then realized his unconscious action, and his face immediately turned red. He quickly let go of Qin Chaoyan’s hand.
Qin Chaoyan pursed his lips and looked down at him with a smile.
The seafood restaurant by the sea was very efficient, and the prepared grouper was quickly served, along with some other dishes ordered by several people.
The sunset gradually fell to the west, and several people were enjoying the sea breeze, tasting the delicacies, and laughing constantly.
Ye Rongxu didn’t eat much, but after the meal, he drank half a coconut juice and was very full. He couldn’t finish the remaining half of the coconut juice, so he naturally asked his boyfriend to drink it.
The next day, while the early morning sun wasn’t too hot, Ye Rongxu and Qin Chaoyan went to the beach to play. The two dug small crabs for the whole morning. Basically, Qin Chaoyan dug wherever Ye Rongxu pointed, and they had a lot of fun.
The sun was a little hot at noon, and Ye Rongxu was afraid of the sun, so he went back to the hotel to rest in time.
Even so, his skin was still sunburned red.
Qin Chaoyan helped him apply ointment, pinched his originally white and tender but now red arm, frowned, and said distressingly, “Don’t forget to apply sunscreen when going out this afternoon. And ask the bodyguard to hold an umbrella.”
Ye Rongxu didn’t want to be so troublesome, and he was tired after playing for a long time, so he shook his head and said, “I don’t want to go out anymore.”
Then he pulled Qin Chaoyan to lie on the bed in the hotel together, closed his eyes, and said lazily, “Let’s sleep in the hotel this afternoon.”
Leisure time always passes quickly. After lunch, Qin Chaoyan had to go back to Jiangcheng.
Because they spent more than one day together than expected, Ye Rongxu was very satisfied and didn’t feel reluctant to part like he did yesterday.
But Qin Chaoyan gave him many instructions on everything and even bought him sunscreen.
“Listen to your grandparents here; don’t run around. Remember to bring bodyguards wherever you go, and remember to call me; I’ll come to see you as soon as next weekend.”
Ye Rongxu looked at his serious and admonishing expression and then recalled the time when they didn’t like each other. The dull and taciturn Qin Chaoyan then and the Qin Chaoyan now were like two different people.
And the other party’s detailed instructions are a bit like what Lin Jiaojiao said about the father-like boyfriend type.
The more Ye Rongxu thought about it, the happier he became, and when he couldn’t hold back, he burst out laughing.
Qin Chaoyan’s voice came to an abrupt end, and his dark eyes looked at him.
Ye Rongxu was busy stifling his laughter, hands interlocked in front of his body, a look of a good boy who was listening carefully, nodding his head fervently, “Uh-huh, you’re right, very right, and then what?”
Qin Chaoyan sighed, suspecting that he didn’t listen seriously at all, and this sentence was probably a “universal reply template for chat.”
“You don’t feel reluctant at all.” What a little heartless guy.
Qin Chaoyan couldn’t help rubbing his head.
Ye Rongxu hurriedly raised his hand to cover his head, opened his innocent eyes wide, and argued, “How is it possible? I was reluctant to leave yesterday.”
Qin Chaoyan: “…” Forget it. He’ll reluctantly forgive him.
What else can he do?
He flicked Ye Rongxu’s forehead with his fingers and said again, “I will come to see you next weekend. It doesn’t matter if you don’t remember the other things; just remember this sentence.”
“Okay, okay, I know.” Ye Rongxu quickly covered his forehead again.
Although he didn’t seem to be too reluctant to let Qin Chaoyan leave, when Qin Chaoyan really left, Ye Rongxu stayed in the hotel all day, not going to the beach, not going to scenic spots, and was listless in doing anything.
Grandpa Ye and Grandma Ye felt that this wasn’t good. They brought him here to recuperate, but now he was in a low mood all day long.
The two knew that it was because of Qin Chaoyan’s departure, but Qin Chaoyan also had his own things to do, so it wasn’t convenient to keep him here.
“Why don’t we invite Xuxu’s good friend? That kid from the Cao family. It was he who reminded Xuxu to go to the island to spend the winter.” Grandma Ye said.
So the next day, Ye Rongxu saw Cao Yuxuan rushing over in excitement at the hotel.
Cao Yuxuan was obviously happy when he saw him: “Rongxu, why didn’t you tell me earlier that you were going out to play? By the way, Grandma Ye said you wanted to invite me to your island. You’re such a good friend! When are we leaving?”
Ye Rongxu was confused by his series of words. After yawning, he said, “I didn’t invite you. It was probably Grandma who did. We should be leaving tomorrow.”
They’d stayed in South City long enough.
Cao Yuxuan’s face fell instantly after hearing this and said, “Don’t tell the truth. Let me think it’s you who invited me. In my heart, our friendship is more important.”
Ye Rongxu said lazily, “That’s lying to yourself.”
Cao Yuxuan: “…” There’s no way they can have a peaceful conversation today. That’s why you don’t have many friends.
Ye Rongxu didn’t hold back his words, but he immediately asked someone to arrange a room for Cao Yuxuan.
Cao Yuxuan smiled and said, “I knew our friendship was still important.”
The next day, the group took a plane to the island bought by the Ye family.
Before boarding the plane, Cao Yuxuan looked around from time to time, as if looking for someone.
Ye Rongxu felt strange and asked, “What are you doing?”
Cao Yuxuan hurriedly approached him and asked mysteriously, “Where is Qin Chaoyan?”
Aren’t you two going on vacation together?
Ye Rongxu was speechless: “He didn’t come.”
Do you think that everyone is like you and me, not going to class every day… Uh, Qin Chaoyan seems to often be absent from class as well.
But he has a job!
“He has to make money to support his family.” Ye Rongxu yawned and said.
He had been lazy since Qin Chaoyan returned to Jiangcheng.
Cao Yuxuan saw that he didn’t seem to care much and worried.
When Ye Rongxu got on the plane, Grandma Ye was on the phone.
After the conversation, she hung up the phone, looked at Ye Rongxu with a smile, and said, “Xuxu, when we get to the island later, there will be a friend there. But I won’t tell you who it is yet; you will definitely be surprised when we meet.”
Ye Rongxu was stunned for a moment. His first reaction was Qin Chaoyan, but that shouldn’t be the case. Qin Chaoyan said he would come on the weekend, and today was only Tuesday.
Could it be… Grandpa Lu again?
But if Grandpa Lu was going, he would definitely go with them.
Who would it be?
Ye Rongxu couldn’t guess it, but he didn’t pester his grandmother for the answer. He would find out later once they arrived.
The plane landed on the island not long after flying.
Ye Rongxu was pushed by the bodyguard and came to the Ye family’s villa on the island with others.
The island is lush with plants and greenery.
The group entered the green archway. Before they could take a closer look at the plants and trees of various shapes in front of the villa, a clear voice sounded in their ears first.
“Grandpa, Grandma, Xiaoxu, long time no see.”
Ye Rongxu was stunned and turned to look in the direction of the voice.
Dressed in a crisp white shirt and tailored pants, a young man with a gentle demeanor and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses stood by the archway, a warm smile gracing his lips.
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