Chapter 72

Chapter 72: The Silkworm Road [6]

Translator: Xah

The party started at 8 pm. Zhang Qiu was unrestrained all afternoon and when he looked at his watch, it’s almost 7 pm. He hadn’t bought a formal suits yet, it gave him a headache. Qi Xi snorted and said, “Served you right, running so fast. I’m going to record the program.”

“With your (bruised) face?” Looking like this, Zhang Qiu really didn’t know how would Qi Xi appear on TV, when he couldn’t be armed to the teeth?

Li Shu looked at Zhang Qiu and said lightly, “I didn’t use much strength. With his physique (divine beast), it will dissipate in an hour.”

He didn’t use much strength yet?! Qi Xi was so angry; he rolled his eyes under the sunglasses and suddenly was all smiles before he said, “Xiao Qiuqiu, I knew you were worried about me. After all, who made me so beautiful? When I come back in the evening, you help me apply ointment. Hahaha, I’ll go first.”

Upon seeing Li Shu’s calm face, Qi Xi was happy not staying in place and hastily ran away. Let see you hit LaoZi!

Zhang Qiu:…

After leaving, he was even asked to dig a hole (for himself)? If he had any kind of relationship with drama queen later, he was a pig!

“Haha, it suddenly occurred to me that the formal suits for the party have not been bought yet. I’ll take Xiao Jiang to buy clothes.” Zhang Qiu carried Xiao Jiang and broke into a run to leave. However, the collar behind him was pulled by Li Shu and his whole person was leaning back against Li Shu’s chest.

Li Shu lowered his head and his eyes were dark as he said, “The clothes are already prepared. I’ll take you to change them.”

“Already prepared? Eih, what my size do—wait, you don’t pull me, it hurts.” Zhang Qiu was dragged to the hotel by Li Shu as he yelled. As soon as Li Shu heard that, he felt uncomfortable, so he released his hand. Zhang Qiu was relieved, but then felt a strong arm around his waist to take him into an embrace, and then he was carried to the hotel.

Xiao Shushu seemed to have become a bit overbearing.

Anyway, hihihi he liked it.

Sure enough, there were three suits hanging in the living room. One was black, two were white with one size was big and the other was small. The small one was Xiao Jiang’s with a cute little bow tie. Xiao Jiang, who liked to show off his good looks shamelessly, climbed down Zhang Qiu’s arm and ran over. With his dimples out, he pointed to the suits and said, “Daddy, mine.”

“The suit is yours, and your Daddy——” Li Shu looked at Zhang Qiu and smiled.

Zhang Qiu almost failed to live up to expectations and said ‘I am yours’, but Li Shu handed him the other set of white ones. “This one is yours.”

“Why am I white? I want to wear black.” White had the kind of pretty boy feeling to it. Zhang Qiu preferred to wear a bit manly clothes. He had meant to take advantage and change the Top-Bottom position while Li Shu still losing his memory.

Li Shu looked up and down at Zhang Qiu. Zhang Qiu felt a little feverish all over his body. Recently, he seemed to be tempted to want it. He didn’t know what was going on.

“You can’t wear my size.” Li Shu touched Zhang Qiu’s side face and used Zhang Qiu’s usual voice when he coaxed Xiao Jiang to say, “Be good, and go change clothes.”

With a giddy brain, Zhang Qiu grabbed the suits and went to the bedroom to change. Xiao Jiang was bouncing with his little suits in his arms following behind. “Daddy, I’m going to change too.” Li Shu pinched Xiao Jiang’s face. He was in a good mood as he said while smiling, “Big Daddy will help you change.”

After changing his clothes, Zhang Qiu stood in the doorway and suddenly felt a kind of nervousness as if Li Shu was waiting for him outside to be married. He didn’t know where this feeling came from, and it was not that he hadn’t gone to a party in formal suits before.

“Lately, it seems that my heart has softened and I even like to fantasize like a girl…” Zhang Qiu muttered as his hand pulled open the door and at once saw Li Shu and Xiao Jiang standing in the living room. Li Shu dressed in black which had outlined his good figure of long legs, wide shoulders, narrow waist, flat chest and abdomen. Still, he knew how good of a figure this man had when he took off his clothes. Xiao Jiang, like a little flower boy, asked him happily, “Daddy, am I handsome?

He’s super cute.

But Zhang Qiu did not dare to say that he was cute because Xiao Jiang recently learnt that boys should be called handsome. Thus, he nodded his head and said seriously, “Great handsome bro.”

Xiao Jiang was so happy that he would wag his tail if he had one.

Zhang Qiu deliberately ignored the heated gaze that seemed to melt him, thrown on his body. In the end, he couldn’t bear it. His scalp felt numb and feverish. He raised his head and bumped into Li Shu’s eyes, which then made his heart tightened. Li Shu’s crimson pupils seemed to attract him in.

“It-it doesn’t look good (on me)?” He thought it’s not bad; he looked quite young and dashing.

Li Shu came over, reached around Zhang Qiu’s waist, and his voice was low with a trace of sexy hoarseness. “I regret choosing this set for you.” The white clothes against Zhang Qiu’s skin made him looked beautiful. His narrow waist and rounded hips made Li Shu want to tear his clothes off.

Zhang Qiu legs softened and he hung on Li Shu. He couldn’t hear what Li Shu said at all.

*Knock*

Xiao Jiang said happily, “It’s Erbobo. I’ll open the door.” Then he ran to open the door.

The voices of Zhang Yushui and Pixian Hui Wang praising Xiao Jiang could be heard at the door. Zhang Yushui took the opportunity to hug Pixian Hui Wang and said, “Look how cute Xiao Jiang is. Our Phoenix’s Egg must be very cute.”

“Erbobo, Xiao Jiang is handsome!” Xiao Jiang emphasized.

Zhang YuShui increased the weight of his tone, “Our Phoenix’s Egg must be as handsome as Xiao Jiang.”

“With you giving birth to it, can.” When Pixian Hui Wang glanced sideways and smiled, Zhang YuShui almost wanted to do something unfit for children’s view. He cleared his throat and said to the two people inside, who were embracing, “The car is here. You can embrace all you want after we get back.”

Zhang Qiu blushed. His body was rolling with passion being looked at by Li Shu, but he had to suppress the itching feeling. He hurried out and said, “Here we are.” He was shocked at his own hoarse tone.

Pixian Hui Wang looked over with a smile and said, “Young people still need to practice restraint.”

“ErSao, you said that as if you are 70-80 year old.” Zhang Qiu looked at ErSao’s gorgeous appearance, where there was none that looked aged.

Pixian Hui Wang laughed and said nothing more.

There were two cars parked at the entrance of the hotel. Little Ling Dang and Pei Qing were already on the car. Today, little Ling Dang was also wearing white. Compared with Zhang Qiu’s youthful and dashing look, little Ling Dang’s look was as softly cute and lovely as Xiao Jiang, tender and (look) delicious. Without looking at them, Pei Qing’s hands begrudged to hit them. He wished he could let little Ling Dang return to the spirit bead, but he hated it if Ling Dang lost a lot of joy because of his possessive desire. Therefore, he endured it.

They arrived at Gao House’s gate on time at 8pm. The gate was opened as the cars drove in. The yard lights were shining. An elegant music and low voices of conversation from inside could be heard.

Zhang Qiu and company got off the cars. As soon as they entered the door, all eyes were on them. In fact, they were on the too outstanding appearance of Pixian Hui Wang and Li Shu. Zhang Qiu had been used to this kind of look. Gao Zhihao, who had been talking to people in the crowd, immediately came out.

“Indeed, I’ve been looking forward to seeing you all. Have a good time today. If you need anything, just call for me.” Gao ZhiHao said with a smile, and finally looked at Li Shu with deep meaning in his eyes. “Brother Li Shu, have a good time. I have something to do; I’ll talk to you guys later.”

After that, Gao ZhiHao went to greet the other guests.

Zhang Qiu came here just to have drink and meal. The chefs that Gao invited were good. Zhang Qiu and company didn’t know the people at the party. Even if someone was curious about their identity, nobody dared to come. It was actually Li Shu’s imposing manner that could scare off the group of people.

After a while, Zhang YuShui got up with Pixian Hui Wang. Zhang Qiu got a suspicious look on his face. Oh funny, he was poked in the head by Erge. “What’s in your head?!”

“We’re going to meet the foreign Tame Head Master.”

Zhang Qiu smiled. “Together?”

“There are too many eyes. The two of us will do.” After Zhang YuShui said that, he pulled Pixian Hui Wang out leisurely.

Zhang Qiu was bored and sleepy after he’s full. Little Ling Dang and Xiao Jiang were walking around the yard. Pei Qing couldn’t rest assured and followed them up. Zhang Qiu saw at a glance and was happy that Pei Qing could look after Xiao Jiang without trouble, so he didn’t mind. Gao ZhiHao was a very good person. He had children’s playground facilities in the yard. The children came to play there and their laughter was very lovely.

Li Shu saw Zhang Qiu napping on the sofa, smiled and said, “Let’s go back if you are sleepy.”

“The Silkworm Road thing has not been cleared up; not going back.” Zhang Qiu said vaguely and then he suddenly heard the screaming voice of children outside. It frightened Zhang Qiu with a startle. He immediately woke up. “Xiao Jiang!” He went outside in a hurry.

The other children in the living room also reacted and went outside.

When they arrived in the yard, many children were lying on the ground crying in messy clothes. There were some who were screaming ‘there are ghosts’, ‘scary, mama’with their eyes covered and so on.

When Zhang Qiu saw Xiao Jiang sitting calmly on the swing and belching a little, he knew that his son had eaten extra meals.

“It should be that Erge had disposed the Tame Head Master and several of these grieving ghosts were released.” Li Shu said, “The children’s eyes are clean, they are subjected to be frightened.”

Gao ZhiHao came out with a worried face. “What’s the matter? Quick, go and prepare some warm drinks to give the children to alleviate the shock.”

The guests that came were all Chengdu’s wealthy and prestigious families. At this time, they were all holding their own children to coax. The children were saying that they did not want to stay here, crying heart-brokenly that they wanted to go home and kept saying that there were ghosts. They looked frightened, and some were crying utill they fainted.

“I’m really sorry that this kind of thing happened today. Everyone had better send the children home to see the doctor first.” Gao ZhiHao also knew that these people could not be retained here at this time, he was anxious to arrange for everyone to leave.

After a while, the originally lively party cooled down. Gao ZhiHao wiped the sweat on his forehead and walked over.

“I’m sorry, gentlemen.”

Li Shu hugged Xiao Jiang and with deadpanned eyes, told a lie. “My son is shocked too. We’re going back.”

Zhang Qiu watched the fully energized Xiao Jiang and he couldn’t imagine Xiao Jiang being shocked.

“Go back!” Gao ZhiHao hesitated. “Actually, I invited you gentlemen to come here this time for something. If you are not in a hurry, take your child to the guest room to have a rest first. The family doctor is also here. Let’s have him check first.”

For fear of Li Shu’s refusal, Gao ZhiHao used the excuse of giving Xiao Jiang an examination. On the surface, Li Shu showed that he was really worried about Xiao Jiang as he nodded his head.

When they reached the lounge, Erge and ErSao were sitting on the sofa, as if they had never left. Upon seeing them coming back, they asked, “What happened just now?”

“Nothing serious. Just as well that Mr. Zhang is here, let’s go together.” Gao ZhiHao smiled and tasked his son to take the remaining guests back. He led them to the second floor’s study.

Gao ZhiHao’s study was very large. There were many books in it, but they were all brand-new and had a lot of antiques on display.

They sat on the sofa. Gao ZhiHao contemplated a bit before he said, “You are straightforward gentlemen, so I won’t beat around the bush. I knew Li Shu’s name is famous on the street (underworld); and Pei Qing is a veteran of special force; Mr. Zhang is FengShui Master…”

Gao ZhiHao first praised several people. When it came to Zhang Qiu’s turn, he paused before he said, “Zhang Family’s youngest childe’s knowledge is very profound.”

Zhang Qiu felt that the word ‘profound’ had nothing to do with him. He had a blush on his face. God knew that he was lucky to even get into graduate school.

“I’m naturally an over-anxious and curious person; (that’s) businessman. Or else, how can I rise in this business without a little impulse to stake it all?!” Gao ZhiHao smiled and said, “I happened to buy a map, a few days ago. My heart felt itchy and so I asked people to study it; only to satisfy my curiosity. If I really found any treasure, I would first donate it to the country…”

Zhang Qiu had never met anyone who wants to rob a tomb with such high-class objective. Gao Zhihao looked righteous. He wanted to say that it was admirable but unexpectedly Erge was faster than him, who said in all smiles, “It’s very admirable that Boss Gao has such a mind.” However, he felt that Erge’s tone carried the meaning of squeezing people.

Whether Gao ZhiHao understood it or not, he nodded and laughed. “I’m flattered. Let’s get back to business. This time, I’d like to ask you gentlemen, the famous people on the street to help me.”

“Help?” Zhang YuShui raised eyebrows.

Zhang Qiu thought to himself that ErSao had asked him to raise the price. Gao ZhiHao was really cunning; with such high-class objective and raising help, did he think of not spending money (to pay)? Anyway, there was Erge, who was good at bargaining and raising prices.

“What am I saying? I’ve good intentions for this; naturally will not treat everyone unfairly.” Gao ZhiHao laughed very boldly and said, “Seeing as we are acquaintances, I’ll give 20% more than you usually got.”

Zhang YuShui reported a number and Zhang Qiu grinned in his heart. This was the price Qi ZhiRong gave Li Shu.

Gao ZhiHao nodded and accepted, “Not much, not much, everybody’s——”

“This is Li Shu’s last time payment.” Zhang YuShui laughed very kindly.

Then Zhang Qiu saw Gao ZhiHao’s incredible expression. Perhaps Gao ZhiHao felt that he was too embarrassed, he quickly responded with a smile on his face, but obviously he was not at ease just now. After thinking about it, he said, “Okay, Brother Li Shu’s skill must be worth the money.”

After discussing the payment, Zhang YuShui also helped Zhang Qiu to ask for head count payment. Although not much, it was better than Ling Dang’s. Gao ZhiHao looked at Ling Dang’s delicate appearance and thought he was Pei Qing’s younger brother. He simply had not regarded he (LD) was inside.

They made a profit at Gao ZhiHao’s and secretly disposed the Tame Head Master. Gao ZhiHao lost both money and people. Going back, everyone was in a good mood. Xiao Jiang also had enough to eat and slept lazily in Zhang Qiu’s bosom.

Passing by the Lin House, Zhang Qiu felt a gust of wind and heard Ling Dang whispered, “Xiao Ling has gone to the Lin House.”

“Don’t mind about him. He needs to thoroughly give up.” Zhang YuShui said.

Zhang Qiu also thought that reincarnation was better for Xiao Ling. Lin Jiahe was not a person who could take it upon himself. Both men had retreated to this way, not to mention Xiao Ling was dead now.

The next morning, while Zhang Qiu was still asleep, he heard someone knock on the door and went to open it. It was Xiao Ling.

“Zhang Qiu, let me say goodbye to you. I’m leaving.” Xiao Ling said.

Barely woke up Zhang Qiu couldn’t respond. Only after pausing a while did he know what Xiao Ling meant: he was going to enter reincarnation. He looked at Xiao Ling and Xiao Ling smiled at him, in that kind of reassuring way. Zhang Qiu was speechless for a moment. Finally, he patted Xiao Ling on the shoulder and said, “If there is fate, let’s meet again.”

He did not know what Xiao Ling saw in Lin’s house last night to have made him taking this decision today.

“Young Master had a good time. Miss Su is very gentle and beautiful. They seem to match each other very well.” Unlike him; a man and a ghost, who has no use to stay in the world anymore. Xiao Ling whispered.

It turned out that Young Lady Su was at Lin’s house last night. What she did with Lin Jiahe was seen by Xiao Ling.

Zhang Qiu sighed silently. Erge knew Xiao Ling was going to be reincarnated and purposely purchased gold mock ingot in all kinds of paper currency, joss sticks and candles.

“Money will make the Devil turn millstones. Once descend, it can help as a bribe for Xiao Ling to get into a good fetus.”

Zhang Qiu had gained knowledges and experiences. Xiao Jiang stood beside him with a look as if he benefits from advive. [Xiao Jiang: I got it]

Everyone stood in the dark living room; all the curtains were pulled down. Zhang YuShui had drawn the array and Xiao Ling stood in it. There was a basin in the middle of the array, where gold mock ingots and ghost money were burned, engulfed in blue flames. But there was no smoke. Zhang Qiu heard Erge say that this was exactly the bribe for the person in the Underworld (Hell).

Xiao Ling slowly disappeared and said thank you before leaving.

After seeing Xiao Ling off, everyone was somewhat sighing (sad). Only when they were having meal did that they saw the local news: the Lin Household and Su Household joined in win-win cooperation and the marriage would take place in three days. No wonder Xiao Ling was in a hurry to leave.

“I knew you guys wouldn’t enjoy your meals without me.”

There was a loud voice behind him. Zhang Qiu didn’t need to look back to see that it was Qixi the drama queen. The other party sat on the vacant seat and swept a glance around them. “It’s a full house today. Even the hard to come by Pei Qing and Ling Dang are also here. Right, where is Xiao Ling?”

“He’s gone to be reincarnated.” Zhang Qiu said.

Qi Xi was stunned. Then he saw the headline of the newspaper at hand and laughed. “Feeling is not a thing. It hurts people badly. It’s best to go.”

Zhang Qiu looked at Qi Xi, who didn’t know if he was talking about Xiao Ling or talking about himself. After having said that, he ordered three serving of steamed dumplings and a bowl of porridge happily as if it did not concern him. He ate with gusto, just like a pig.

Really should let Qixi’s fans to see this.

After the meal, Qi Xi heard about the Jade Bi’s matter and said seriously, “Count me in.”

Zhang Qiu did not oppose to it, having recalled that the death of the elder Xiezhi was related to the Jade Bi. Li Shu looked at Qi Xi. The recently seriously Qi Xi turned all smiles and guaranteed, “You can rest assured that I’ll be absolutely far from your family’s Xiao Qiuqiu.”

The matter was settled; only had to wait for the news from Gao ZhiHao. The Jade Bi in the old fox’s hand had never been shown to them at all. He only said that when it was time, he led the way. Right now, they hadn’t received any news in two days.

Until noon on the third day, Zhang Qiu arranged a date Li Shu with him taking the initiative. For this reason, he stuffed Xiao Jiang at ErSao’s place, pretending not to notice Erge’s black face that expressed he wants to pummel him.

Zhang Qiu searched a lot of guides on the Internet the night before yesterday. Today, he was nicely tidied up and had gotten a lot turning heads along the way. He sat confidently opposite Li Shu. He swore to win Li Shu today.

“Xiao Shushu, this meat is very tender; it’s delicious.” Zhang Qiu pointed to the steak on the plate and just short of saying: my fresh little meat is also tender and delicious, hurry eat it.

Li Shu’s expression was indifferent as he oh-ed. His action of cutting steak was light but sharp. When he put the piece into his mouth, his eyes were fixed on Zhang Qiu.

Who the fcuk is this seducing who?!

Zhang Qiu did not yield and swallowed his drool. His family’s Xiao Shushu really good at teasing now.

“It tastes good.” Li Shu lifted the corner of his lips.

Zhang Qiu grinned, “Actually, I—”

“Is Lin Qing here with you guys?”

The voice from behind interrupted Zhang Qiu’s ‘I taste good too’ remarks. Zhang Qiu was shocked when he looked back. Lin Jiahe, who was supposed to be at the wedding, stood a little distance in his formal suits and his hair was in a mess, apparently in a hurry.

He approached them with two steps. His eyes were filled with sadness and expectations. His voice was hoarse as he asked “Is Lin Qing dead?”

“How do you know?”

Lin Jiahe swayed down as if he was going to faint. Zhang Qiu quickly supported him to sit on the chair. Lin Jiahe held his forehead for a while without speaking. Zhang Qiu saw the silent tears on Lin Jiahe’s face.

Why didn’t you realize it (feeling) sooner?

But Zhang Qiu couldn’t say it.

“I shouldn’t have sent him to serve as a soldier, I shouldn’t have.” Lin Jiahe whispered, “He, why did he hide from me when he choose to leave and become a bodyguard? Why am I his beneficiary? Why would I want the money that was paid with his life? Why would I want those…”

Xiao Ling’s pension.

Zhang Qiu’s first thought was Qi ZhiRong. But, did the big boss Qi ZhiRong personally go to Chengdu because of Xiao Ling’s pension?

Lin Jiahe was in a low mood and kept muttering to himself. He had always shouldered the heavy responsibility of his family. Marrying a wife, having children and inheriting the family business were the path the family had planned for him. But upon seeing his name on the list of death compensation beneficiaries of Lin Qing, Lin Jiahe, who had been always been indoctrinated, had all collapsed the concept of paralyzed ego.

He didn’t want to marry a wife, have children or inherit his family. He just wanted Lin Qing. He just wanted Lin Qing to be alive and stand in front of him.

Lin Jiahe thought of that night when he was between half asleep and half awake, he seemed to see Lin Qing. Lin Qing was smiling at him, calling him Young Master as before, telling him not to be afraid, and that he would protect him.

“Lin Qing——” Lin Jiahe’s voice muted as he was choked up. His whole person collapsed after saying Lin Qing’s name. He calmed down after a while and said, “Has he ever been here? I’ve seen him…”

Perhaps the saddest thing in the world was to regret.

Certainly regrets were often useless. Zhang Qiu saw Lin Jiahe being like this and felt uncomfortable, but he still told the truth: “He had perseverance in his heart, can’t let you go. You were not in good health and some people had done bad things in the Lin family recently, so he asked my Erge to help you. Now that you are in good health and marrying a wife with Lin family’s business gone smoothly, he persevered no more and went to be reincarnated.”

“He’s such a fool. He’s thinking everything for me even after he dies. He’s such a fool.” Lin Jiahe covered his eyes and his hands were wet with tears.

Zhang Qiu couldn’t find words for a while. He actually thought that Lin Jiahe deserved it. But saying that at present was not piercieng the person’s heart? Xiao Ling said to let it go, but in the bottom of his heart, he still didn’t want to admit of hurting Lin Jiahe.

Consequently, the originaly nice provoked romantic date with Xiao Shushu was dashed, and all the guides he made last night were wasted. Zhang Qiu was crying at the bottom of his heart.

After a while, Lin Jiahe stood up. His back bent, looking as if a person’s spirit would be taken away in a moment. His eyes were red as he said in a low voice, “Thank you for helping him. Thank you.”

Zhang Qiu looked at Lin Jiahe’s lonely and bleak back. He could only sigh and turn his head to Li Shu at the opposite of him. He thickened his face, acted cute with a hand propping his face, and impatiently said, “Xiao Shushu, I feel sad, lonely and cold. Please pet, hug and kiss!”

The calm face of Li Shu, who was originally in a bad mood after being disturbed, slowly raised the corner of his lips and crimson flitted by in his eyes.

“Okay.” Li Shu grinned as he saw the silly smile on the other side’s face. This scene seemed to have happened before, and he could not help but be in a happy mood. “We can kiss.”

He heard the sound of fireworks exploding in his chest.

How could his family’s Xiao Shushu be so provocative!!! 

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