TL: Hua

90 miles southeast of S Metropolis, there’s a small coastal island.

In the course of the island is a forest park with lovely and nice surroundings. The sandy seaside that surrounds the ocean is dotted with jagged and unusual rocks of all sizes and colours, glowing within the daylight, and is named Jewel Seaside.

On the east facet of the island, essentially the most scenic seaside is occupied by a number of luxurious resort lodges and rich villas.

A 3-story villa dealing with east, with the very best view of the seaside and the dawn, belongs to Xun Qian.

The villa had been vacant for a few years, and all the west-facing wall was lined in ivy.

The closed iron door additionally confirmed indicators of rust.

It’s factor that the within of the villa will get cleaned twice a yr, so the traces of the cautious ornament and structure can barely be seen.

Butler Cheng pushed the wheelchair into the villa, leaning ahead a bit eagerly. “Third Grasp, Mr. Qi is again right now; what are we doing right here?”

Xun Qian lazily leaned again within the chair, holding the little black canine in his arms, as if he didn’t hear Butler Cheng’s phrases, “Discover somebody to return and clear up. I’ll keep in my bed room upstairs.”

Butler Cheng paused in his steps and bent even decrease. “Third Grasp, are you going to remain right here tonight?”

“En.” Xun Qian’s clean fingers gently adopted the satin-like fur of the little black canine. “We are going to rejoice the New Yr right here this yr.”

Butler Cheng felt his face twitch. He hesitated many times, however couldn’t assist asking, “… Are you celebrating the New Yr right here? However there’s nothing right here; how abandoned it’s… and… what in regards to the individuals at dwelling? And Mr. Qi… ought to we convey him over?”

Xun Qian didn’t even pause to assume and replied shortly, as if he had already decided, “No want.”

Butler Cheng took a deep breath and felt his coronary heart sink as he sensed one thing, and instantly after, he heard phrases that shocked him much more.

“After the Spring Pageant, ask Zhang Han to vacate the house on the highest ground of Weihao Lodge and let him transfer there.”

“This…” Butler Cheng’s lips trembled. That is the state of affairs he was most afraid of. Xun Qian now not locked himself away from individuals however drove away those that had lastly entered his life.

“The house within the Weihao Lodge is sweet, however it’s too lonely for Mr. Qi to stay alone. In addition to, he’s used to dwelling at dwelling, and everybody likes him. For those who ask Mr. Qi to maneuver out out of the blue, he’ll inevitably have doubts in his coronary heart…”

“Uncle Cheng.” Xun Qian out of the blue opened his mouth, interrupting Butler Cheng’s phrases, his chilly voice carrying a warning.

“Sure,” Butler Cheng gritted his tooth, straightened up, and took half a step again, “I’ve spoken out of flip.”

****

Xun Qian, Butler Cheng, and the canine weren’t right here, so Qi Xiaoyu ate a bowl of noodles within the eating room downstairs after which returned to his room along with his baggage.

He positioned his suitcase subsequent to the mattress. He had introduced some New Zealand specialties, akin to woolen scarves and lanolin, to present to everybody as New Yr presents.

However now he’s too lazy to even take into consideration opening the suitcase.

He clapped his fingers collectively and stood up from the heel of his suitcase, able to bathe and go to mattress. He would dig out the lanolin and provides it to Mama Li tomorrow.

He walked across the room, took out his pajamas, took just a few steps in direction of the lavatory, then backed out and fell onto the mattress.

The earlier pleasure and anticipation have been gone, leaving solely fatigue and exhaustion. He didn’t need to do something, not even take a bathe.

He rubbed his nostril, and after mendacity down, the chilly, mixed with the fatigue of the lengthy flight, gave him a torpid and dizzy feeling that progressively emerged.

Within the midst of bouts of confusion, his cellphone rang. Qi Xiaoyu grabbed it and noticed that it was a message from Butler Cheng: “Xiaoyu, Third Grasp is busy and received’t come again within the subsequent few days. Care for your self at dwelling and ask Mama Li to assist with something. Completely happy New Yr.”

From this tone, does Xun Qian not come again for the New Yr?

If he’s not coming again, why did he take the canine with him?

Qi Xiaoyu had an indescribable feeling; in brief, he felt uneasy. Maybe because of a discrepancy along with his personal expectations, or perhaps it was the Chinese language New Yr, he at all times hoped to have extra individuals round.

No matter his unique intention, since he got here to this world, he has had the closest relationship with the Xun household. Now that they will’t rejoice the New Yr collectively, he couldn’t assist however really feel a bit disenchanted.

However what occurred to Xun Qian through the Chinese language New Yr? Whether or not it was work or household issues, he remembered that on the day of his sister’s loss of life anniversary, he known as Xun Qian however didn’t get via, which made him much more nervous.

Then, amidst the fear, the dizziness, and the sleepiness, Qi Xiaoyu fell asleep with out even having a shower.

It was an extended, lengthy sleep, so lengthy that he thought he was nonetheless on a long-distance aircraft throughout the ocean.

When he wakened, the whole lot in his imaginative and prescient was shaking barely.

His throat was nonetheless a bit dry, as if it had been dried out by fireplace.

He checked his cellphone and noticed that it was already previous eleven o’clock. He had slept for nearly 13 hours.

This time, Qi Xiaoyu reached out and touched his brow after which his arm. He actually had a fever, which was a lot greater than when he was in New Zealand.

He lay there along with his eyes closed for some time, feeling that he couldn’t go on like this, as it will worsen and worse, so he acquired up and took out the antipyretic medication he purchased in New Zealand from his suitcase.

After discovering the antipyretic medication, he remembered that there was no water within the room, so he needed to name Mama Li and ask her to convey water.

There weren’t many individuals in the home, however Mama Li’s actions have been swift, and it didn’t take lengthy for her to provide you with a cup of heat water.

After seeing Qi Xiaoyu’s look, Mama Li was greatly surprised and mentioned, “Mr. Qi, are you sick? Or do you might have a fever? Why is it so extreme? Do you need to go to the hospital? Hiya, how come, at a time like this, each Third Grasp and Butler Cheng aren’t right here? The motive force has additionally gone again to rejoice the New Yr.”

Qi Xiaoyu poured out the capsules and drank them with heat water whereas listening to Mama Li’s phrases. It took an hour to drive from Xun’s home to the closest hospital. His present situation was a lot worse than final evening. There’s positively no technique to drive. He didn’t need to hassle Li Kun or Yu Xiaosheng. In any case, right now was twenty-nine, and tomorrow was New Yr’s Eve. It was the day for a household reunion, so it wasn’t good to disturb others.

“Don’t fear, Mama Li. I’ll take a nap after taking the medication. I received’t come down for lunch.”

“Oh my!” Ma Li exclaimed once more. “Why is your voice so hoarse? You have been clearly superb yesterday.”

Qi Xiaoyu compelled a weak smile and walked to the mattress.

Mama Li nodded repeatedly. “Okay, for those who get hungry anytime, simply ask me to convey you meals.”

“En.” Qi Xiaoyu nodded, acquired again into the quilt, and fell asleep once more quickly.

****

Seaside home, second-floor bed room window.

Xun Qian held his head and sat there for who is aware of how lengthy.

His eyes appeared to haven’t any focus, trying via the window on the rugged seaside by the seaside.

He was immobile, like a sculpture with out emotion, and nobody knew what he was pondering.

The little black canine was mendacity on the facet of the mattress, its head resting on its two entrance paws, additionally Xun Qian with out transferring, often wailing just a few occasions, as if attempting to draw its grasp’s consideration.

After some time, it heard footsteps exterior, stood up instantly, wagging its tail, and rushed to the door.

Butler Cheng jogged all the way in which in.

“Mama Li known as simply now to say that Mr. Qi is sick. He hasn’t gotten up from his sleep all day, and it appears to be getting worse now. The household driver can be not there, and nobody is taking him to the hospital.”

Xun Qian’s eyes centered shortly for a cut up second, however there was no extra motion, not even a lot emotion in what he mentioned after.

“Ask Music Yue to return over.”

Butler Cheng’s temper was like a curler coaster: “Why don’t you return and have a look? Mr. Qi not often will get sick, and it occurred to be on Chinese language New Yr.”

Xun Qian out of the blue turned his head, his eyes even a bit fierce. “I’m not a physician; inform Music Yue to return over.”

“Ah, sure.”

Inside 5 minutes, Butler Cheng got here again once more: “Dr. Music went overseas along with his household to journey and was not within the metropolis.”

Xun Qian returned to his common look and mentioned, “Then discover one other physician. Or let Zhang Han deal with this matter.”

Butler Cheng lowered his head and quietly retreated.

Ten minutes later, Butler Cheng appeared once more, his voice a lot deeper than earlier than: “The Chinese language New Yr is coming quickly, and it’s laborious to search out a physician. I simply contacted one, however they’re fairly distant. It would take three hours to get to the home.”

“Yeah,” Xun Qian nodded calmly.

“Third Grasp”, Butler Cheng walked to the door and stopped, his hand on the doorknob, half his physique inside and half exterior. He appeared to have thought for a very long time earlier than talking, “It will not be the only option so that you can deal with Mr. Qi like this. In a household like Mr. Qi’s, nobody will depart a manner out for him. In a spot just like the leisure business, he’ll be eaten up if he’s not cautious. I don’t have to say all of it out, Third Grasp; you additionally perceive…

Mr. Qi most likely has no different alternative; in any other case, he wouldn’t have rushed again right here to rejoice the Chinese language New Yr, not to mention mendacity alone at dwelling alone when he’s sick. I additionally hope which you can change your perspective and assume extra about Mr. Qi.”

When Xun Qian didn’t reply, Butler Cheng added, “In addition to, even if you would like him to maneuver out, you need to make it clear to him in particular person.”

Xun Qian didn’t look again or transfer. However the 5 fingers hanging on one facet have been tightly held collectively right now.

He considered the evening he listened to music with Qi Xiaoyu, and the tranquility and heat he felt in his coronary heart really made him addicted and unable to extricate himself for a second.

However it’s too harmful.

On this world,

Magnificence and darkness stroll collectively.

Demise and life go hand in hand.

The opposite facet of the day is darkness.

The opposite facet of affection is loss, unavailability, and ache.

What’s extra, he at all times brings misfortune to individuals.

Xun Qian held his head and closed his eyes barely. “Buzz buzz,” the cellphone rang.

Qi Xiaoyu…

He even known as him…

When the little black canine heard the sound, it circled Xun Qian and saved barking.

“I’m afraid Mr. Qi has no different alternative; in any other case, he wouldn’t have rushed again right here to rejoice the New Yr, not to mention lie at dwelling alone when he’s sick…”

“A spot just like the leisure business, a household like Mr. Qi’s…”

“If I have been the third grasp, I might disguise Mr. Qi…”

“I’m Xun Qian’s authorized companion, and I’m half the proprietor of this household…”

“I’d like to ask you to look at a present…”

“For those who’re hungry, ask me to warmth up meals for you…”

“Let’s give it a reputation…”

Xun Qian’s fingers have been hanging within the air.

Qi Xiaoyu, for those who take one other step ahead, don’t blame me for dragging you into the abyss.

Hua: Sorry for the shortage of replace. I’ve been very busy lately ＞︿＜