‘Huayue’ bar did not allow employees to breach contracts unless they paid a sky-high breach-of-contract fee.
Wang Cheng was definitely unable to afford such a fee.
Even if he could afford it, the manager at the moment probably wouldn’t easily let him off.
Ruan Qing saw the manager’s reaction when he sat on Chu Yi’s legs. Although the manager’s expression remained gentle, the hidden hostility in his eyes couldn’t be concealed.
It’s obviously impossible for him to give up easily.
After all, the words “give up” were not in the dictionary of a perverse and paranoid person.
Damn...
Ruan Qing lowered his gaze slightly, and the corner of his eye fell on the injuries on Chu Yi’s abdomen.
The manager must know something about Chu Yi’s identity, since he assured him last night that the school wouldn’t know about his work at ‘Huayue’.
Only... dead people wouldn’t talk.
The last look the manager gave could very well mean ordering someone to kill Chu Yi.
Chu Yi’s injuries were probably a result of that.
But obviously, the manager’s plan failed.
Being able to return alive from the manager’s hands without any preparation showed that he was not just a simple physics professor.
If these two people fight each other... there probably wouldn’t be any time to pay attention to him.
And he would have enough time to investigate the culprit.
Ruan Qing concealed the expression in his eyes, gripping his hands tightly on his legs. They were already a bit pale, and his body trembled slightly, looking even more weak and pitiful.
As if he had no way out.
Chu Yi looked at the fragile and helpless person on the sofa, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. The next moment, he spoke lightly, “I do have the ability to help you.”
Ruan Qing widened his eyes at the words, looking up at Chu Yi, eyes shining with a hint of hope.
But before excitement could appear on Ruan Qing’s face, Chu Yi’s tone changed, “However...”
“Why should I help you?” Chu Yi adjusted his suit and tie, leaning back on the chair, his gaze deep as he looked at Ruan Qing.
“After all, you’re not anyone to me.”
Ruan Qing’s delicate face instantly paled, and tears welled up in his eyes once again, trickling down drop by drop.
“To confront ‘Huayue’ just for a student who loves to skip classes...” Chu Yi picked up the pen on the table and twirled it, as if weighing the pros and cons of such an action.
Chu Yi hesitated for a long time, so long that the office fell into silence.
Ruan Qing’s face turned even paler, his heart almost suspended, and his breathing instinctively stagnated. He stood there stiffly, waiting for the final judgment.
Chu Yi seemed to ignore Ruan Qing’s expression, and in the end, he shook his head as if talking to himself, “Not worth it.”
Ruan Qing’s face became even more pale, and he lowered his head, biting his lower lip tightly, as if afraid of crying.
In reality, his teary eyes had already betrayed him, and tears flowed uncontrollably, wetting his long eyelashes and delicate cheeks.
He seemed fragile, as if he would shatter with a gust of wind.
“Of course,” Chu Yi chuckled lightly, picked up the pen on the table, and gently tapped the desktop. “If we have a different kind of relationship, that’s another matter.”
Upon hearing this, Ruan Qing froze, subconsciously looked up at Chu Yi, and a hint of confusion appeared on his delicate and fragile face.
It seemed as if he hadn’t understood Chu Yi’s meaning.
A different kind of relationship?
What kind of relationship?
What relationship could there be?
Ruan Qing naturally knew what kind of relationship this person in front of him wanted.
One was a student with a ‘special profession,’ and the other was an esteemed professor at Hengming University. The gap between them was like night and day.
It was definitely impossible for Ruan Qing to immediately think in that direction.
He didn’t even dare to think about it.
After all, in Ruan Qing’s heart, teachers were highly respected figures.
So if Ruan Qing heard Chu Yi’s words, the first thing he would exclude would be that kind of relationship.
He probably would think that the head of the department just wanted to help a troubled student.
Ruan Qing lightly bit his lip, cautiously and tentatively spoke in a soft voice, “...Brother?”
Chu Yi’s expression remained unchanged as he stared straight at Ruan Qing, without responding or acknowledging the “brother” address.
Apparently, he wasn’t satisfied with the ‘brother’ relationship.
Ruan Qing placed his hands on his knees, fingers slightly curling. After a moment of hesitation and reluctance on his face, he gathered the courage to speak, “...Dad... father?”
Ruan Qing’s voice was almost inaudible, barely audible.
Chu Yi heard it nonetheless. His smiling expression instantly froze, even the pen in his hand almost broke.
Dad?
Was he that old?
He was only six years older!
Chu Yi took a deep breath and stood up directly, moving towards the person sitting on the sofa.
Perhaps Ruan Qing didn’t expect Chu Yi to stand up suddenly. Subconsciously, he shrank back as if startled.
Chu Yi’s tall figure stood in front of Ruan Qing, casting a shadow that enveloped him, exuding an irresistible sense of pressure.
Ruan Qing looked up at the imposing figure. His beautiful eyes were misted with moisture, revealing a noticeable sense of unease and confusion.
Chu Yi, looking down at Ruan Qing, narrowed his eyes slightly, giving off a dangerous vibe.
Chu Yi’s gaze made Ruan Qing shrink back again. Hugging his small face, he lowered his head to avoid Chu Yi’s intrusive gaze, and his body trembled slightly.
Seeing Ruan Qing’s reaction, Chu Yi concealed the emotion in his eyes, sat down next to Ruan Qing, and directly took Ruan Qing’s hand on his thigh, saying, “Do you know?”
“I fell for you at first sight.”
Ruan Qing, at these words, raised his head in surprise, looking at Chu Yi with a hint of confusion.
Chu Yi, looking at Ruan Qing, spoke with a touch of apology, “I scared you last night, and I apologize for that.”
“I was just too angry, angry that the person I fell for once belonged to someone else.”
“I’m also angry at myself for not appearing by your side earlier.”
Chu Yi’s tone was filled with regret and self-blame, but his gaze remained fixed on the slender and fair fingers in his hand.
The fingers of the young man were very attractive, delicate, as if carved, and perhaps due to the recent exertion, they had a faint pink tint, carrying an indescribable allure.
It made one want to gently lick them, and they seemed very suitable for... engaging in some other activities that brought even more comfort and pleasure.
Chu Yi’s throat moved uncontrollably, but he concealed any expression in his eyes, speaking with a tone that even carried a hint of caution, “Can you forgive my unreasonable behavior last night?”
Ruan Qing pursed his lips at the words, somewhat surprised by the gentle treatment. He quickly shook his head, softly saying, “I, I’m not angry. It’s my fault.”
Perhaps being treated so gently was a rare occurrence for Ruan Qing, and he felt a bit overwhelmed.
It was the first time someone apologized to him like this, the first time someone sought his forgiveness.
Ruan Qing’s body tensed for a moment, not knowing where to direct his gaze.
“That’s good then,” Chu Yi seemed to let out a breath as if relieved.
It turns out very interesting. Thank you very much for the chapter
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