The next day, Qi Yuyang was declared fine after a quick examination and his subordinate again went off to handle the discharge procedures for Qi Yuyang.
While his subordinate went to deal with the paperwork, Qi Yuyang sat on the hospital bed slowly buttoning his shirt. At the same time, he would from time to time glance at Chi Zhao.
When he was done, he walked over to Chi Zhao's side making the height difference between the two once again become apparent. Chi Zhao silently raised his head to look at him.
"Come home with me?"
After a good night's sleep and a full meal, the current Qi Yuyang looked a whole lot better. He asked this question with his deep, magnetic, cello-like voice, almost making Chi Zhao fall into a trance but he managed to quickly recover and shake his head.
Upon seeing this, Qi Yuyang wasn't angry. He just nodded acceptingly, "Okay, then I'll go home with you."
...…
The apartment Chi Zhao was living in had two rooms, but the other room hadn't been cleaned for a long time and there were a bunch of things piled up on the bed. When he returned home, Chi Zhao who was about to key in the passcode frowned and turned to look at Qi Yuyang who was standing quietly next to him looking like a big dog waiting for his master to open the door.
If Qi Yuyang was a dog, then his breed must be a German Shepherd; seemingly obedient but can actually tear off a person's arm.
Amused by this though of his, Chi Zhao secretly curled up the corners of his lips and then turned to open the door.
"The guest room is a bit messy. You can tidy it up yourself and make do with it for the next few days."
This was his way of tactfully telling Qi Yuyang that he would need to leave once his illness is almost healed. Qi Yuyang however acted like he didn't hear it and walked to check the guest room before going back to Chi Zhao who was in the middle of changing his shoes, "It's too far away from you. I won't be able to sleep."
Since knowing that Chi Zhao had found out that he was different from other people, Qi Yuyang had let himself go. He used to try to hide it but now he said everything without restraint and even used his illness as a way to deal with Chi Zhao.
For example, right now. Chi Zhao asked him uncomprehendingly, "We lived in separate rooms before too. How were you able to sleep back then?"
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Qi Yuyang lowered his eyes and his voice became much smaller, "Because you hadn't abandoned me back then."
Chi Zhao: "...…"
System: "...…"
Clearly hearing a curse from the system in his mind, Chi Zhao's complex mood disappeared instantly, and he even had a small urge to laugh. He suppressed the messy thoughts inside and returned his attention back to Qi Yuyang, "Then where do you want to sleep? I only have two bedrooms here."
Qi Yuyang's eyes glanced at the master bedroom.
Chi Zhao also followed his gaze. He pursed his lips and showed no intentions to speak. Neither refusing nor agreeing, it meant that he still was a little conflicted inside. Qi Yuyang took a few steps forward and slowly held Chi Zhao's finger with his large hand.
For some reason, he didn't touch Chi Zhao's palm but perhaps it was because of this, Chi Zhao felt like his heart was gently brushed with a small brush. That numb and ticklish feeling spread over him from the depths of his heart. Chi Zhao turned to leave and just tossed out four words, "Do as you please."
Behind Chi Zhao's back, Qi Yuyang revealed a small, triumphant smile.
The system was angry.
[He's tricking you! What not being able to sleep? What being abandoned? They're all excuses for him to get into your room! How can you fall for that trick of his so easily?!]
Chi Zhao silently listened on and didn't answer. Just as the system was feeling confused, it heard the thoughts in Chi Zhao's mind.
Soon afterwards, the system was horrified.
[You clearly knew that he was doing it deliberately! What are you planning?!]
This time, without needing Chi Zhao to answer, the system was able to figure out the answer on its own. After a moment of silence, the system flew off in anger and grief.
It didn't even want to talk to Chi Zhao anymore.
Chi Zhao:"...…."
Chi Zhao was originally supposed to go for filming today, but he had asked the director for two days off and asked them to shoot the scenes for the others first. The director thought he was feeling overwhelmed by the rumours on the internet, so he readily agreed to his request.
When he mentioned this, Qi Yuyang was taken aback for a moment, "Did the news travel online?"
Chi Zhao tossed him the phone to let him see it for himself.
The enthusiasm surrounding this news was still at an all-time high because the person involved had never stepped up to clarify or confirm it. Online curses continued. There were two groups of people; one who believed that it was true and the other who does not believe that Xue Qing is gay.
At the time of the incident, Qi Yuyang had already fainted and was unable to have his say so the senior officials of Jiayu Culture held an emergency meeting before finally getting rid of all the photos showing Qi Yuyang's face, leaving only ones that showed his back. As for whether or not Xue Qing's face was revealed, they didn't want to care, nor they could do anything about it. The situation was already gaining attention from the public and removing Xue Qing's photos would definitely result in the publics anger.
Qi Yuyang looked on for a long time and didn't express any of his thoughts. It was hard to tell from his expression whether he was feeling angry or complicated inside. After a while, Qi Yuyang raised his head and asked, "Do you plan to respond?"
Chi Zhao was slightly surprised by this. He carefully scrutinised Qi Yuyang's face and then threw the question back, "Do you want me to respond?"
As soon as he asked this, Chi Zhao regretted it. Right now, Qi Yuyang was someone who would throw straight balls and he didn't know what it meant if he was asked to be more reserved and restrained.
Sure enough, when Qi Yuyang heard this question, the light in his eyes instantly brightened two folds, "I do."
"If you want to come out, I will get everything ready for you so that the company's public relations team will only serve you and will ensure that your reputation will not be negatively affected."
This world was more tolerate of same-sex love, but it still wasn't to the extent of accepting it as something normal. Younger people were more accepting while those of the older generations found it much more difficult to accept. Very few celebrities were willing to reveal their sexual orientation unless they have reached a point where they no longer need to care about public opinion or if they have found true love.
Qi Yuyang wanted to announce to the entire world that Xue Qing was his, even if Xue Qing himself has not admitted this.
Chi Zhao frowned slightly and thought over it, but he eventually shook his head, "No, I won't admit it."
Qi Yuyang still wanted to say something but when he saw Chi Zhao's expression, he found that he couldn't say anything.
He understood Chi Zhao well and so he knew what Chi Zhao's current expression meant. It meant that there was no room for negotiation on this matter and he would never agree to come out to the public.
Qi Yuyang couldn't react for a moment. Chi Zhao turned his head and didn't look at him again.
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Chi Zhao's thought was very simple. After Qi Yuyang is cured, even if he is not angry enough to kill him, it is absolutely impossible for him to not have any complaints towards him. Coming out to the public wasn't just one person's matter. If he admitted that he was gay, his fans would be crazier than they are now and may even start to hunt down the man in the photo.
In this day and age, finding out a person's identity is very easy, not to mention someone who is the CEO of Jiayu Culture who often appears in public.
He shouldn't let the world know that there was something going on between himself and Qi Yuyang.
Because in the future, it would be a shameful event for Qi Yuyang.
It was now eleven o'clcok in the morning and soon it would be time for lunch. Chi Zhao took out his phone to call for takeaway but after he tapped on his phone a few times, he suddenly remembered something else, "When is your next psychological consultation? I'll take you there?"
Qi Yuyang paused for a moment and then looked at Chi Zhao, "I didn't make an appointment."
Chi Zhao looked back at him, "Why didn't you?"
"Because I don't want to see a psychiatrist anymore."
Chi Zhao could see that Qi Yuyang was serious. He couldn't help but straighten up and furrow his brows, "Why?"
Qi Yuyang picked up a cup of water from the coffee table and took a sip before replying, "No reason."
Qi Yuyang refusing treatment. This was something Chi Zhao didn't expect to happen. After a long period of thinking, he wasn't able to figure out why he suddenly changed his mind. He was clearly willing to cooperate with the treatment a few days ago.
Chi Zhao continued to think. Finally, he thought of a possibility, "Did Cheng Ran's treatment work and he found out that the original owner was related to the kidnapping case?"
[I don't know but logically speaking, it shouldn't be that fast. It should only be during the middle or late stages of the treatment that Qi Yuyang would slowly recall the past events.]
Chi Zhao: "With the plot already like this and Qi Yuyang also becoming like that, it wouldn't be a surprise if something went wrong with the treatment plot point resulting in him remembering earlier than expected, right?"
System: "...…" That does seem possible.
Chi Zhao sat on the toilet, tapping the floor with his foot irritably, "Forget it, making baseless guesses now is just a waste of time. I will find Cheng Ran later and ask him about it."
How could he allow the protagonist to refuse treatment? Treatment was the most important part of the plot line. Only after Qi Yuyang remembers everything will the plot be able to continue. Besides, he has already suffered for so many years and he shouldn't just let it go without knowing the truth behind it.
After sending Cheng Ran a message, he received a response almost instantly. Seeing the reply on the phone, Chi Zhao stood up and left the bathroom.
Qi Yuyang was sitting on the sofa watching TV. Chi Zhao said very naturally, "I have something on and will be stepping out. The takeaway will arrive soon. Remember to eat it."
Qi Yuyang sat up, "Where are you going?"
"You won't know even if I tell you. It's just something work related, you don't need to follow. I'll be back soon."
Hearing this, Qi Yuyang didn't say anything. After sending Chi Zhao off, he paced before the floor-to-ceiling window for about five minutes before seeing a royal blue 4WD drive out. That was Chi Zhao's car.
Watching the car leave, Qi Yuyang's expression slowly changed. Earlier he was just a good-natured man at home but now he had turned into the unsmiling President Qi outsiders were familiar with.
He picked up his phone and dialled a number. The other end picked up very quickly. Qi Yuyang ordered, "Go and follow Cheng Ran. Note down where he went, who he met and what he said. Be careful and don't be discovered by them."