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Chapter 9

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:36:41 +0000

Chapter 9#

【Chapter 009】#

“……”

Unsuccessful in hiding himself, Chi Sheng circled around to stand in front of Jing Shun, a hint of surprise in his voice. “A-Jing! You, you’re willing to talk to me now?”

The smell of alcohol wafted over from him. Jing Shun frowned in displeasure. “Don’t call me that, Young Master Chi. We’re not close.”

“Not close?”

Chi Sheng looked incredulous at this statement. “What do you mean, not close? We’ve known each other for almost ten years! A-Jing, what exactly have I done wrong to make you treat me like this all of a sudden!”

Chapter 10

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:36:41 +0000

Chapter 10#

【Chapter 010】#

The light from outside cut through the darkness, and the stagnant air began to flow again.

Chi Gui stood at the doorway, using the Porch light behind him to see the situation clearly:

In the dim, cold side room, Jing Shun was collapsed on the floor, one hand pressed hard against the ground, the other holding an electric knife that had stabbed into Chi Sheng’s thigh.

Chapter 11

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:08:29 +0000

Chapter 11#

At Hai City’s Kangya Private Hospital.

In a top-tier ward with excellent facilities, Chi Sheng lay on the bed, occasionally letting out pained, stifled gasps. “It hurts like hell! Can’t you give me another shot of painkillers?”

The anesthetic had worn off, and the stitched wounds had been medicated, now throbbing with unbearable pain.

Chi Ting watched, aching inside. Before she could speak, the closed ward door was pushed open.

Chapter 12

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Chapter 12#

[Chapter 012]#

Wei Di quickly paid the parking fee and silently steered the car back onto the normal road.

Jing Shun didn’t think much of this minor incident. He stared vacantly at the street scene outside the window, his fingertips continuously kneading the plush toy in his arms.

Suddenly, a voice came from beside him, “Where did that toy come from?”

Jing Shun glanced at the questioner, Chi Gui, and rarely showed a smile. “Doctor Wen gave it to me. It’s very soft.”

Chapter 13

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Chapter 13#

【Chapter 013】#

Jing Shun didn’t expect Yu Xiuzhu to have an idea so quickly, a glimmer of joy flashing in his eyes. “A show?”

Yu Xiuzhu put down his coffee cup and stood up. “Wait for me a moment.”

“Alright.”

Jing Shun watched as Yu Xiuzhu left the lounge and walked toward the office not far away. Within three minutes, he returned with a few thin sheets of A4 paper.

Chapter 14

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Chapter 14#

【Chapter 014】#

Jing Shun had never been particularly talented when it came to naming things.

The dog he adopted from a film set back in the day had just used the character’s name from the show. Now, having once again joyfully claimed the title of “Dog Dad,” he had spent the past two days sifting through countless potential puppy names, yet somehow failed to find a single one that satisfied him.

Chapter 15

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Chapter 15#

【Chapter 015】#

Jing Shun signed the contract with the production team and officially received the confirmed time for the first round of filming.

The filming location was in Hai City itself, which made the trip quite convenient. Even so, Jing Shun still arrived early at Hai City Satellite TV’s Studio No. 1.

Yu Xiuzhu, his nominal agent, came along with him.

As soon as the two entered the recording hall, a familiar greeting reached them. “Xiuzhu, you’re already here?”

Chapter 16

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Chapter 16#

【Chapter 016】#

The tall man at the front cast a glance, casually removing his sunglasses. “Sister Yin, we meet again.”

Yu Yinhe took the initiative to shake his hand. “Changting, welcome to our show.”

“It’s my honor to participate in a show produced by you, Sister Yin.”

Fu Changting responded with a smile, but his gaze fell on Jing Shun beside her.

Following his line of sight, Yu Yinhe began to play the role of introducer. “Changting, let me introduce you—”

Chapter 17

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Chapter 17#

【Chapter 17】#

The elevator stopped at level B1.

Yu Xiuzhu held the elevator’s open button, still worried as he pressed further, “Xiao Jing, are you sure you don’t need me to see you back?”

“Brother Yu, I’m not a three-year-old kid anymore.”

Jing Shun looked at Yu Xiuzhu, who had insisted on accompanying him downstairs, and advised helplessly, “You should just take the elevator back up. Isn’t Producer Yu waiting for you to go eat together? No need to see me off.”

Chapter 18

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Chapter 18#

【Chapter 018】#

Only one day separated the first two rounds of the show. After Jing Shun finished his current work commitments, he threw himself entirely into preoperative preparations.

Time slipped by, and it was already mid-March.

In the spacious, private hospital room, Song Chunhui looked at Jing Shun, who had already changed into a hospital gown, and officially informed him, “Mr. Jing, all your physical indicators meet the surgical standards. We can proceed with the first surgery tomorrow!”

Chapter 19

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Chapter 19#

【Chapter 019】#

The next afternoon, the surgery began on time.

Jing Shun felt as if he had been in a long dream, filled with a vast white chaos. He couldn’t see anything clearly and had no strength to think.

Beep—beep—beep—

Until an irregular ticking sound reached his ears, and his long-dormant senses slowly stirred awake. Jing Shun lifted his heavy eyelids, only to frown at the overly bright light.

Chapter 20

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Chapter 20#

When Jing Shun returned home from the hospital, he was greeted enthusiastically by Gou Bao.

“Owoo~ Woof!”

In just half a month, Gou Bao had grown quite a bit, pawing at Jing Shun’s knees, begging to be held. “Whimper whimper~”

Jing Shun stroked Gou Bao’s head. “Baby, did you miss Jing Dad? Hmm?”

Hearing his gentle tone, Gou Bao wagged its tail like a propeller but pretended to be wronged, whimpering softly.

Chapter 21

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:21:37 +0000

Chapter 21#

【 No. 021 chapter 】#

After nearly two hours of the variety show, it couldn’t be finished in one meal. Jing Shun didn’t force everyone to stay and watch the show with him; instead, after dinner, he found an excuse to go upstairs first.

It was still early, so he looked at the jasmine tea he had brought up and decided to open a tin to give it a try.

Chapter 22 - 1

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Chapter 22 - 1#

As the largest anonymous entertainment forum in the country, “Yüqing” had attracted attention from various fan groups since its inception, with many industry insiders lurking among them. The number of inside scoops generated annually was countless.

On Wednesday evening, an anonymous post appeared on the forum’s front page:

“Here’s a little scoop. A recent guest who gained popularity thanks to a SeaTV variety show actually took the spot by pulling strings, squeezing out another artist. The capital behind them is no small thing. The buzz after the show aired was all pre-planned water army marketing, aiming for a nationwide recognition route. So far, it looks pretty successful.”

Chapter 22 - 2

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Chapter 22 - 2#

This was the first time Chi Gui had heard Jing Shun address him with such a term—not the respect and flattery of others, but laced with a hint of playful teasing.

He let out a short laugh and instructed Chen Yiming in the front row, “Did you hear that? Find out as soon as possible.”

Even if Jing Shun hadn’t brought it up, Chi Gui had already intended to investigate thoroughly.

Chapter 23 - 1

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Chapter 23 - 1#

A new post floated to the top of the Entertainment Forum homepage:

“Spilling tea! Did everyone see the latest Weibo post from Bamboo Grove Media? They directly posted the communication records and contract with The Real Job program, stating there was no improper competition! Feels like things might be about to flip? [Link]”

Jing Shun had been trending quite a bit over the past couple of days, and since this post’s title included his name, it quickly attracted a lively discussion.

Chapter 23 - 2

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Chapter 23 - 2#

“Like hell it is!”

Dong Qihao shot back, but slumped onto the sofa, seized by an inexplicable dread and unease.

Well, now he had gone too far, using public opinion to stir up sympathy and hype among his fans, only to offend someone he shouldn’t have. In the span of a single night, the backlash had consumed him entirely.

…

Before long, it was the day of the program recording.

Chapter 24

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:21:37 +0000

Chapter 24#

Chi Gui’s original black tie was unfastened and casually set aside.

Perhaps because the distance between them was too close, Jing Shun found that the tea fragrance on the other’s clothes seemed stronger today, now teasing his nerves aggressively.

He met the face so near to his, subtly controlling his breathing rate, before slipping the new tie around Chi Gui’s shirt collar.

“Th-then, shall I try tying it?”

Chapter 25 - 1

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Chapter 25 - 1#

Forty minutes later, Jing Shun arrived at the entrance of the building housing “Giant Rock Film and Television.”

He used his assistive device to get out of the car steadily. “Old Qin, go find a place to park for now. I’ll contact you when I’m done.”

The driver nodded. “Alright, Master Jing.”

With a clear goal, Jing Shun entered the high-rise elevator of the commercial complex and directly pressed the button for the 19th floor. As the elevator ascended slowly, his face, reflected in the blurry mirrored wall, revealed the gloom between his brows.

Chapter 25 - 2

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Chapter 25 - 2#

The elevator doors slid open again.

Yu Xiuzhu stepped in quickly, but didn’t forget to remind him, “Xiao Jing, let me know when you get home safe. Don’t worry about me—Lai Yu wouldn’t dare do anything to me.”

Jing Shun knew the other was fighting for his rights, and his nose inexplicably tingled. “Okay.”

…

It was still early.

When Jing Shun found the parking spot, Old Qin the driver was already in the car, scrolling through videos on his phone.

Chapter 26 - 1

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Chapter 26 - 1#

By the time he left the neighborhood, the sky had completely darkened.

Jing Shun ducked under the eaves of a shop, stuffing his phone, long dead, back into his pocket.

The next second, he went pale and dry-heaved.

From the moment he laid eyes on the faces of Jing Guanhai and Yuan Jiali, an emotional disgust had already overwhelmed all reason and dulled every sense.

The depressive symptoms that hadn’t flared up in a long time all surfaced at once—

Chapter 26 - 2

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Chapter 26 - 2#

Jing Shun’s reactions were still slow, and he didn’t respond.

Chi Gui brought him back to the room as quickly as possible, setting him down on the edge of the bed. “Change out of your dirty clothes first.”

The smart controls in the bedroom all turned on, lights brightening to chase away drowsiness.

Jing Shun belatedly realized he’d been carried by Chi Gui the whole way, and the heat inside him intensified. “I’ll do it myself. What about the, the wheelchair?”

Chapter 27 - 1

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Chapter 27 - 1#

As May Day approached, the foreign trade orders at Chuangmi began to pick up along with the warming weather.

Yuan Jiali had been run off her feet with work lately, and she had barely managed to squeeze out half a day off. Just as she did, she got a notice from her supervisor demanding she return to the company immediately.

The moment Yuan Jiali stepped into the company elevator, her phone rang again—it was her father calling.

Chapter 27 - 2

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Chapter 27 - 2#

“Mr. Chen, I’m sorry to keep you waiting…”

The moment he pushed the door open, Jing Guanhai’s gaze froze on a wheelchair. The silhouette of the person sitting in it was far too familiar, cutting off his polite pleasantries mid-sentence.

Chen Yiming met Jing Guanhai’s stunned expression, rising to feign a welcome. “Boss Jing, you’re finally here. This is the person I mentioned earlier—my direct superior—”

Chapter 28 - 1

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Chapter 28 - 1#

Ten minutes later, Chen Yiming helped Jing Shun into the car.

“Mr. Jing, I’ll handle the rest from here. If there are any changes or updates, I’ll contact you again.”

Jing Shun finally loosened the tightly wound strings in his heart. “Assistant Chen, you’ve worked hard during this time.”

“Mr. Jing, you’re too kind.” Chen Yiming closed the car door for him and instructed the driver in the front seat, Old Zhang, “Old Zhang, drive slowly.”

Chapter 28 - 2

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Chapter 28 - 2#

Jing Shun looped his arms around Chi Gui’s shoulders, and in the blink of an eye, he was steadily gathered into the other’s embrace.

Only after they got off the helicopter did the accompanying bodyguards unfold the wheelchair again.

Chi Gui set Jing Shun down. “Are you tired? Hungry?”

“I ate quite well on the plane, so I’m not hungry.” Jing Shun nodded slightly and said honestly, “Just a bit tired.”

Chapter 29 - 1

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Chapter 29 - 1#

The moment Chi Gui stepped into the private box on the top deck, he was met with a collective gaze from everyone inside.

Ji Tianheng, as the host, was the first to rise and greet him. “Mr. Chi, welcome.”

Chi Gui shook his hand. “Second Young Master, long time no see.”

“Indeed. It’s been almost four years since we first met, hasn’t it?” Ji Tianheng gave Chi Gui an appreciative once-over, then smiled. “You’ve come a long way since then.”

Chapter 29 - 2

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Chapter 29 - 2#

He was afraid Chi Gui would still disagree, so his tone softened even more. “I’m really tired today. I don’t want to take a helicopter back and forth anymore.”

Wei Di whispered a reminder, “Sir, I went to ask just now. It’s too late, and the sea wind is strong. There’s really no way to go back now.”

Chi Gui had no choice but to give up. “Mm, got it.”

Chapter 30 - 1

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Chapter 30 - 1#

“……”

Jing Shun’s signing hand paused slightly, his gaze shifting subtly.

It wasn’t the first time he’d heard discussions about his legs in public, but this comment was far too unrestrained in volume, carrying an unmistakable intentionality.

Chi Gui’s expression chilled as well. He turned sideways, immediately looking toward the opposite side—

The newcomer appeared to be around fifty, his thinning hair slicked and glossy with hair gel.

Chapter 30 - 2

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Chapter 30 - 2#

He stared at it for two seconds, a hint of a smile curling his lips. “Looking at the description below, it turns out they’re a couple’s set.”

“…”

It was only then that Jing Shun noticed the fine print in the introduction, and his ears immediately burned. “I didn’t mean it that way at all.”

But Chi Gui had already made the final call. “Since we’re putting on an act in public, we might as well make it convincing. Let’s go with this one.”

Chapter 31 - 1

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:34:01 +0000

Chapter 31 - 1#

After the charity auction banquet ended, Ji Tianheng had an outdoor dinner prepared on the west deck of the fifth floor.

The band on the deck was playing charming jazz music live. By now, some of the more relaxed guests had already gathered in small groups at the center, dancing ballroom.

Jing Shun knew it was inconvenient for him to be in a wheelchair, and he didn’t want to draw attention, so he deliberately found a corner spot.

Chapter 31 - 2

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:34:01 +0000

Chapter 31 - 2#

Xu Qin’s eyes glimmered with shrewdness as she lowered her voice. “Have you forgotten what your dad does? The Chi Group has a project in Macau, and they’re competing with the Zhang family over it. Tomorrow, I’ll have your dad give Chi Gui a hard time.”

“Either way, we’ll make sure you two get another chance to meet.”

“My precious daughter is this beautiful? What man wouldn’t be tempted?”

Chapter 32 - 1

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:34:01 +0000

Chapter 32 - 1#

Chi Gui glanced at Xie Congjin’s receding figure and asked, “What secret?”

“If it ever becomes something I can share openly, I’ll tell you right away. For now, I can’t.”

Jing Shun’s interest hadn’t faded, but he had to respect Yu Xiuzhu’s emotional privacy. He couldn’t reveal anything without the other’s confirmation.

Chi Gui confirmed he was the first in line to know this secret, so he didn’t press. “The wind’s picking up. Let’s head back to the cabin.”

Chapter 32 - 2

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:34:01 +0000

Chapter 32 - 2#

Even if one thoroughly understood the rules now, they wouldn’t become a card god once they entered the game later.

A faint glint of darkness flickered deep in Chi Gui’s pupils, and only then did he say to Jing Shun, “It’s fine, I’ll teach you something simple. For now, just accompany me to the event and watch.”

“Okay.”

…

Ji Tianheng had personally set up the poker table session, so everyone was naturally willing to honor their host.

Chapter 33 - 1

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Chapter 33 - 1#

Zhang Aode didn’t take Chi Gui’s words to heart. “Ji Er, get a dealer to deal the cards.”

He took a sip of whiskey and made demands as if Ji Tianheng weren’t the second young master of the Ji family, but a waiter he could summon and dismiss at will.

Ji Tianheng maintained an impeccable smile on the surface, his gaze scanning the surroundings for a server.

Chapter 33 - 2

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:34:01 +0000

Chapter 33 - 2#

Jing Shun answered truthfully, “No, but I think I’m lucky today. Maybe I can make my wish come true.”

“Then…”

Chi Gui leaned in and whispered a few words.

Jing Shun didn’t respond. Instead, he carefully examined the two cards in front of him.

Across the table, Zhang Aode flipped over a face-up card: the 5 of Spades.

Jing Shun, without a word, flipped over one of his own: the Jack of Diamonds, worth 10 points.

Chapter 34 - 1

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:34:01 +0000

Chapter 34 - 1#

Exclamations erupted from all around, clearly no one had expected Chi Gui to make a move on Zhang Aode directly.

Zheng Ying clutched her chest in terror, belatedly stepping forward to support him. “Brother De, are you okay? What’s this about! How can you just hit someone!”

“Second Ji! I’m still your elder!”

Zhang Aode fumed with humiliation, trying to use his seniority to suppress him. “Our Zhang family has status and standing in Aogang! And you let this outsider run wild like this! Humiliating me like this!”

Chapter 34 - 2

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Chapter 34 - 2#

“You’re too kind.”

Ji Tianheng raised his glass. “Drinks, alcohol, or water—how about a toast?”

Qin Ye and Xie Congjin exchanged a glance, then both gave him face.

The glasses clinked, and host and guests were all pleased.

…

On the last day, the cruise ship began its return to Ao City’s port.

But at noon, when passing the designated swimming area, it still stopped for two hours as planned.

Chapter 35 - 1

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:34:01 +0000

Chapter 35 - 1#

“……”

Jing Shun recalled what had happened earlier, a faint trace of regret and disappointment flickering in his lowered lashes. “No, I haven’t. I actually made an appointment to meet him before, but…”

Ji Tianheng asked, “You didn’t get to see him?”

“Mm.”

Jing Shun nodded, explaining on behalf of the “Mr. Song” he had never met, “Mr. Song had something come up at the last minute and couldn’t make it.”

Chapter 35 - 2

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Chapter 35 - 2#

He quickly moved to open the door. “It’s fine, I’m good now.”

Chi Gui had already changed clothes outside and gave him a briefing. “In about an hour, the cruise will dock. I still have to stay a few more days to handle the Zhang family and the dock project.”

“If you’re not in a hurry to go back, why not stay with me for another three or four days?” Chi Gui added. “It won’t affect your follow-up appointment.”

Chapter 36 - 1

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Chapter 36 - 1#

The mountain villa that had been uninhabited for years was spotlessly cleaned.

The third-floor guest room had been promptly fitted with anti-slip carpeting and assistive facilities, equipped with all kinds of electronic devices.

Chi Gui brought Jing Shun into the guest room but only stood at the doorway himself. “You can stay here these few days? If anything’s missing, you can tell the butler right away.”

Chapter 36 - 2

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:34:01 +0000

Chapter 36 - 2#

Jing Shun chuckled at his words. “Mm, that’s true.”

During their brief exchange, Gou Bao stealthily sniffed at Eone, confirming that the other dog didn’t mind it at all, then perked up again, bounding around Eone in circles.

Eone let the smaller dog prance around, its slender tail twitching slightly.

Yu Zhen could tell his big dog was secretly happy. He suggested, “No one in this area keeps dogs, so Eone usually doesn’t have any playmates here. Jing Shun, are you planning to keep walking? Want to team up?”

Chapter 37 - 1

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:12:11 +0000

Chapter 37 - 1#

“……”

Baby?

Who was he calling?

Jing Shun’s mind went blank.

Once he came to his senses, he quickly shook off Gou Bao’s paw, rolled up the blanket, and buried himself inside. “I—I’m going to sleep.”

Chi Gui chuckled quietly. “Alright, rest early.”

The door closed, and everything fell silent.

Gou Bao lay back down in its dog bed, guarding its giant treat as it drifted off to sleep. But Jing Shun, thanks to that ambiguous “goodnight” about a vague “significant other,” unexpectedly found himself unable to sleep.

Chapter 37 - 2

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:12:11 +0000

Chapter 37 - 2#

Power, money, and status were equally important in this circle.

Jing Shun found the name familiar and guessed, “Is Miss Mo Man we met on the cruise ship his daughter?”

Chi Gui nodded.

Wei Di also understood the key point and reminded Chi Gui, “Miss Mo Man is here today as well.”

After all, Mo Jun had always tacitly approved of their group’s dock entry, but his attitude had suddenly turned slightly subtle in the past two days—

Chapter 38 - 1

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Chapter 38 - 1#

As the opening performance ended, the guests in the banquet hall smoothly resumed their socializing and conversations.

Xu Qin overheard her daughter’s reluctant objection and immediately stopped her attempts at matchmaking, instead chatting cheerfully with the other officials’ wives nearby.

Just as Mo Man was about to swap her wine glass for juice, the phone in her clutch bag buzzed with a vibration.

She set down the glass, picked up the phone, and glanced at it.

Chapter 38 - 2

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Chapter 38 - 2#

He shoved Mo Man hard to the ground, rolled up his sleeves, and strode quickly toward Jing Shun.

“Someone like you wants to play the hero? You think I won’t give you a proper lesson before the cops get here?”

Liu Chang grabbed Jing Shun by the collar of his suit jacket, but before his raised fist could come down, his whole body convulsed and he crumpled to the ground, his screams for help becoming slurred.

Chapter 39 - 1

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Chapter 39 - 1#

With the unexpected interlude of Mo Man, the progress of the Chi Corporation on the 0202 Dock Project was instead accelerated.

At the same time, the official website of the Zhang Group released a major personnel change—

Effective immediately, the former Chairman, Mr. Zhang Aode, would no longer hold the position due to personal reasons. Following a unanimous decision by the entire board of senior executives, the current Executive Chairman position would be taken over by Ms. Zhang Yazhi.

Chapter 39 - 2

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Chapter 39 - 2#

He had endured under the old man’s watchful eye for so many years, only managing to let loose and enjoy himself a little recently. Now, he couldn’t accept being trampled underfoot by his own biological daughter!

Zhang Mingxuan glanced at Zhang Aode on the sofa. For once, a rare moment of understanding passed between father and son.

His words were both a reminder and a hint. “Dad, didn’t Grandpa know a lot of people in the underworld when he was alive? If you step forward now, you should still be able to find a few reliable people to get things done, right?”

Chapter 40 - 1

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Chapter 40 - 1#

Yu Zhen woke up with a splitting headache, the air around him thick with a pungent, fishy smell that was hard to bear.

“Cough, cough!”

“Yu Zhen? You awake?”

“…”

A low voice came from nearby, familiar.

Yu Zhen forced himself to push through the physical pain and, in the dim light, made out the face in front of him. “Jing, Jing Shun?”

Jing Shun lifted his bound hands and made a shushing gesture. “Keep your voice down. How are you feeling?”

Chapter 40 - 2

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Chapter 40 - 2#

Going back forty or fifty years, the Shabei District of Aoshi City was one of the most bustling places around. Both the southwest and southeast districts connected to the advantageous shallow bay, where countless shipyards were born and thrived.

It wasn’t until Aoshi’s gambling/casino industry grew stronger and gradually replaced this sector that the shipyards in this area slowly declined.

In recent years, the government hasn’t been in a rush to develop and replace it, and this area has gradually become a sparsely populated no-man’s-land.

Chapter 41 - 1

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Chapter 41 - 1#

The bearded man winced in pain and lurched downward, “Ah!”

He caught sight of a crowd of figures rushing in from the perimeter and gritted his teeth, yanking Jing Shun to his feet. Pulling a dagger from his waist, he snarled, “Don’t come any closer! Take one more step, and I’ll kill him!”

“…”

Jing Shun felt a chill at his throat—the sharp blade could slit his windpipe and send him to death’s door with the slightest misstep.

Chapter 41 - 2

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Chapter 41 - 2#

Qin Ye took his lover’s hand, “We were still discussing how to break through the locked door without alarming the enemy, but we didn’t expect you to make a move first, helping us coordinate from the inside.”

Yu Zhen didn’t dare to take credit, looking at Jing Shun with the relief of having survived a disaster, “It was Jing Shun who was clever—he guessed you were already outside as soon as he saw Gou Bao.”

Chapter 42 - 1

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:47:48 +0000

Chapter 42 - 1#

“……”

Zhang Aode glanced sideways, and when he saw the masked figure in the wheelchair, a flicker of disbelief crossed his feigned calm face. “Jing, Jing Shun?”

Zhang Mingxuan, hearing his father’s muttered name, shot up from his seat, looking as if he had seen a ghost.

What?

How was this possible?

Just before the press conference started, Yang Wei had video-called him to confirm—

Jing Shun was still tied up!

Chapter 42 - 2

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:47:48 +0000

Chapter 42 - 2#

Zhang Yazhi understood better than anyone that this kidnapping was not only meant to threaten the Chi Corporation but also to cut off her cooperation and any backup plans.

“Madam Zhang, please don’t dwell on it. It has nothing to do with you.”

Jing Shun disliked the idea of dragging others into the blame. Instead, he was a bit worried. “But you publicly sided with us instead of speaking up for your biological father and brother…”

Chapter 43 - 1

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Chapter 43 - 1#

“……”

Give a hand?

When Jing Shun first heard those words, he thought Chi Gui had gotten into some accident. He quickly wheeled himself out of the room in his wheelchair.

Ding-dong.

The elevator by the spiral staircase opened on cue.

Wei Di and the butler helped Chi Gui out, supporting him on both sides. Chi Gui’s eyes were half-lidded, his steps unsteady, and on his face was an unprecedented look of painful drunkenness.

Chapter 43 - 2

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Chapter 43 - 2#

Over the years, Chi Gui had been like an endless work machine, running nonstop only to keep himself from thinking too much about the person he couldn’t mention.

But just four months ago, Chi Gui, who had been living like a human machine, suddenly seemed to gain consciousness.

Not only did he frequently reply to messages across time zones, but occasionally there was even a hint of a smile on his face.

Chapter 44 - 1

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Chapter 44 - 1#

The plane landed in Hai City.

Chi Gui did not go directly back to the Chi residence. Instead, he first took Jing Shun to meet Professor Song Chunhui.

After an interval of more than half a month, Jing Shun underwent another comprehensive physical examination.

Holding the new data report, Professor Song looked pleased. “The recovery after the first round of surgery is even better than anticipated, and it’s clear that your nutrition has been well-balanced during this period.”

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Yu Xiuzhu remained silent, merely starting the car with relentless focus.

Jing Shun, well aware of his easygoing nature, teased him relentlessly. “Didn’t you know? Looking at him, he seemed pretty pitiful, like you were the one who abandoned him.”

“Nonsense.”

Yu Xiuzhu changed the subject. “I’ll take you to eat something good.”

Jing Shun snickered. “Mm-hmm.”

…

Just past ten.

Jing Shun returned to the Chi residence and noticed the lights were still on in the first-floor living room.

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Jing Shun hadn’t received a character biography in a long time, and a flicker of excitement surfaced in his eyes.

But he quickly restrained his emotions and opened the electronic document with a serious and cautious attitude.

Before the formal character biography, the document contained a general introduction to the script.

Fu Changting’s new drama was called “Traces,” a crime investigation drama set in a modern urban backdrop.

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Jing Shun raised his juice. “I can’t drink alcohol yet, so I’ll toast Sister Yin with juice instead. Thank you for giving me the chance to be on the variety show.”

“Easy.”

Yu Yinhe clinked glasses with him, hiding a blessing. “When you’re fully recovered, make it up with real liquor.”

Jing Shun smiled and agreed. “Sure.”

…

Jing Shun stayed at the celebration banquet until almost nine, then excused himself early after signaling to the others.

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Chi Gui received a call from the driver, Old Zhang, and rushed back from the group headquarters immediately, heading straight for the West Building, which he hadn’t set foot in for a long time.

——Bang!

Wei Di, catching his boss’s subtle signal, kicked open the wooden fence gate of the front yard with one swift motion.

Chi Gui stormed into the brightly lit hall in three quick strides, but the scene before him made both him and his two assistants freeze in their tracks—

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Jing Shun got his approval and curled the corners of his mouth. “Chi Gui, don’t listen to his nonsense.”

“What?”

“The old man was shouting pretty loudly just now. I caught a bit of it.”

Jing Shun explained first, then gave a sincere reassurance: “The deceased old gentleman was quite perceptive. That guy from the West Wing is completely unreliable. If the Chi family business isn’t handed over to you, it’ll probably go bankrupt sooner or later.”

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The second round of surgery proceeded as scheduled and went very smoothly.

After confirming the successful completion of the surgery, Chi Gui immediately flew overseas again, spending the entire month dealing with unknown corporate affairs.

During the month of postoperative recovery, Jing Shun received the complete script for the last unit of the TV drama Traces. He used the ample time to thoroughly study a new role—one he hadn’t taken on in years.

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Jing Shun continued shifting his right foot, silently counting in his mind, “Two.”

He still managed to stay steady.

Chi Gui stared without blinking at the person before him, a tension he had never felt before gathering in his eyes. He hardly dared to breathe.

The third step, the fourth step—

A few short seconds stretched out like an entire century.

Until Jing Shun finally moved through the last step, truly standing firm in front of Chi Gui.

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Time quickly arrived at August 8th.

Inside the crew’s break room, the makeup artist finished Jing Shun’s first look according to the character’s needs—

The hair, intentionally grown out for the role, was neatly styled, leaving a natural curve at the nape of his neck.

Jing Shun wore a pair of semi-rimmed gold wire glasses on the bridge of his nose. Beneath the lenses, his peach blossom eyes were soft and gentle, with a faint red teardrop mole at the outer corner, blending subtly into the rosy hue.

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Just for this “lively swallow,” Jing Shun had practiced on the drawing paper over a hundred times, all for this moment of mastery through repetition!

Amid the brief exchange, muffled gasps sounded around him again—

Because the monitor screen had moved up, zooming in on Jing Shun’s overly beautiful face. A faint golden halo refracted at the edges of his eyes, making even the tear mole beneath seem sacred.

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The crew’s parking lot was open-air.

At that moment, the only entrance and exit was crowded with fans lying in wait.

The moment Jing Shun appeared in his wheelchair, exclamations rose from the crowd: “Oh my god, it’s Jing Shun!”

In an instant, everyone raised their phones and cameras, and there were even low murmurs of discussion:

“Is Teacher Xiao Jing here for a visit?”

“Haven’t you seen today’s leaked call sheet? It listed actor Jing Shun—probably a new role joining the cast, not officially announced yet.”

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He dreamed of killing that beast!

Yan Xiangnan had undoubtedly walked right into the line of fire, seeking his own death.

One late night, Yan Zijing gave Yan Xiangnan a heavy dose of sleeping pills, then ended his scumbag father’s life with a single stroke of a knife.

As someone who had just been released from prison and had cut ties with relatives, Yan Xiangnan’s “disappearance” and “death” went completely unnoticed.

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“……”

Like? What kind of like?

Hearing those words, Jing Shun was too stunned to react at all.

Chi Gui caught the look on his face, and his impulse was yanked back by reason, but he stubbornly refused to say anything to smooth it over.

He wanted to know the answer from Jing Shun, yet feared that answer would shatter him.

Time felt stretched into a century—

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He wasn’t the type to easily give up on something he wanted.

Yu Zhen snorted. “Well, there you have it.”

As the old saying goes, the onlooker sees the game best while the player is lost!

Tonight, he had fully realized it—and he could swear to it—

Chi Gui was absolutely, irrevocably in love with Jing Shun! If his buddy made the first move, the other would probably be over the moon!

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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:55:05 +0000

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“Director Zheng!”

A shout suddenly rang out from the assistant director. “Could you come over and confirm this shot’s composition?”

Zheng Chun’an heard this and immediately shifted his focus. “Coming!”

He glanced at Chi Gui, who was already on his way back, and patted Jing Shun’s wheelchair armrest. “I’ll head over first. You two can chat.”

Jing Shun knew the shoot was a priority and nodded.

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To Yan Zijing, anyone who commits domestic violence should be dead and gone from this world!

He wasn’t doing something evil—he was doing something good! Saving those innocent wives and children, and also saving his own powerless childhood self!

The filming continued.

Jing Shun, playing Yan Zijing, grew more and more unhinged as he spoke. Suddenly, the hand gripping the utility knife lifted.

Some criminal police officers mistakenly thought he was about to stab the little girl in his arms. Their nerves taut, they fired without hesitation.

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Jing Shun unexpectedly fell into the depths of Chi Gui’s pupils, letting the emotions drown him.

Out of nervousness, his fingertips rubbed back and forth, trying to confirm that what had just happened wasn’t his imagination. “You… what did you say?”

“…”

Chi Gui sighed, but only silently took out a disinfectant cotton swab from the bag.

Jing Shun bent down a little closer. “Chi Gui.”

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“Okay.”

The elevator stopped at the top floor.

On this floor, aside from the largest office belonging to the chairman, the remaining workspace was occupied by junior secretaries and department executives.

There were fewer than twenty people in total, an elite team personally assembled by Chi Gui.

The usually dead-quiet office floor was now buzzing with a rare murmur of chatter.

The moment Chi Gui stepped out of the elevator, everyone immediately fell silent. Yet, without exception, their gazes turned toward him, barely concealing their nosy curiosity.

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Five years ago.

At the Yunlan Private Villa in Hai City.

In the outermost open-air parking lot, hundreds of luxury cars were parked in an orderly fashion. A taxi driver who had accidentally followed his navigation into the lot was stunned when he saw the license plates lined up.

“Wow, that’s quite a show?”

He took the opportunity to observe the passenger in the back seat through the rearview mirror—

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Jing Shun shot him a questioning little glance and couldn’t help letting out a shallow alcohol burp.

Chi Gui understood and responded calmly, “I came out for some fresh air too.”

This family reunion banquet today had never been his wish.

Those hypocritical faces flattered and catered to him to his face, but behind his back, who knew how they would slander and scorn him, this illegitimate son?

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Chi Gui looked down at the egg in his palm, his heart growing heavy.

Eight months after the Chi family sent him abroad, his grandfather still succumbed to bone cancer and passed away.

From then on, Chi Gui never received this simple yet special gift again.

Chi Gui tried to steady his surging emotions. “I just mentioned it in passing at dinner. How did you remember?”

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It was just that he had finally recognized his own heart and wanted to try to hold onto the person before him.

Even though Yu Zhen always confidently analyzed that Chi Gui definitely had feelings for him, Jing Shun didn’t dare to arrogantly believe that judgment.

After all, from childhood to adulthood, no one had truly loved him.

Deep down, he was more afraid than anyone else—afraid that Chi Gui’s special treatment was all a lie.

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There was no rehabilitation training today. Jing Shun and his friend spent a leisurely afternoon until evening—

“Woof!”

“Arf woof!”

The two dogs, who had been playing outside, suddenly barked one after another. Eone, usually quiet, barked even more excitedly.

Yu Zhen recognized his dog’s voice and stood up anxiously. “Jing Shun, you stay seated. I’ll go check it out.”

Jing Shun nodded and glanced at the time—

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An He called the interview number on a whim, never expecting to get the job so effortlessly.

Originally, he worried it might be a scam—until planes turned into large boats, and large boats turned into small ones that finally landed him on the island. Only then did he realize such a job really existed.

Ping’an Island was over four hours by sea from the nearest mainland.

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Bang!

Jing Shun momentarily lost his balance and ended up falling to the floor, even the crutch he was supporting himself with flew out of his hand.

The nearby medical staff rushed over immediately and helped him up. “Mr. Jing, are you okay? Are you alright?”

“…”

A thin layer of sweat covered Jing Shun’s body. He sat back down in his wheelchair and waved his hand. “I’m fine.”

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Jing Shun didn’t move for a moment, trying to bluff his way out. “I’m fine.”

Chi Gui deliberately teased him into cooperating. “Jing Shun, if you want to chase me, shouldn’t you go along with what I want? Or are you not planning to put on a good show?”

“…”

That’s nonsense.

What kind of performance was this supposed to be?

Jing Shun felt like Chi Gui was tricking him, but he resignedly rolled up his loose pant legs anyway.

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His train of thought came to a brief halt.

At the edge of the crowd, Meng Zhide caught Jing Shun’s gaze and smiled at him as usual.

It had been over four months since they last saw each other. Meng Zhide’s physique hadn’t changed much, but there was a sharper gleam of cunning and scrutiny in his eyes.

Jing Shun quickly averted his gaze from their exchange. Just then, two voices rang out from the entrance: “Hello everyone!”

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“I slept really well last night.”

“Today’s recording should go on all day—it’s going to be busy.”

“When it’s over tonight, if you’re free, I’ll message you~”

Jing Shun dutifully finished his update, then crawled out from under the covers to start another day of working in front of the camera.

…

The next day was the main filming content for this episode of the group variety show: a large-scale live-action scripted murder mystery game, with only one break in the middle.

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“Ah!”

Meng Zhide let out a short, pained cry and collapsed to the side.

But Jing Shun wasn’t faring much better. He fell backward with the tilting wheelchair, his the back of his head slamming hard against the cold floor.

“Mm.”

Jing Shun gritted his teeth, swallowing the pain as he struggled to roll off the now-toppled wheelchair.

But the dizziness in the back of his head grew heavier, his vision blurring and swaying. Just as he was about to lose consciousness, an anxious voice pierced through his eardrums.

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He kissed the back of Jing Shun’s hand, pressing it tightly against his own cheek. His eyes were closed for a long time before he finally uttered a single sentence, filled with deep guilt—

“Baby.”

“I’m sorry.”

Sorry—he had nearly been swept away by the “luck” and “happiness” of this period, failing utterly to protect him as he should have.

Fortunately, fate hadn’t been so cruel to him this time.

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Hengcheng, Longchuan Villa District.

Agent Xie Chunfeng sipped his drink while speaking calmly into the phone. “Brother Chen, Yu Lin has been busy with group training lately. Yes, his career is on the rise, so being busy is a good thing.”

“Oh, I asked the assistant. He said he did see Li Chuan and Jing Shun walking together that night, but he didn’t know what they were going to do.”

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Twenty minutes later, the heads of the brand partners attending this drinking party had all arrived. After two or three rounds of laced foreign liquor, everyone had revealed their true colors.

There were three small rooms arranged inside the private room.

The bold ones started fooling around right at the table, while the more reserved ones took their chosen drinking companions into the small rooms.

Meng Zhide’s orientation had always been peculiar, and he felt no interest in any of these people.

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The chill of early autumn began to invade the night.

Chi Gui slept alone in his bed, but his expression was far from peaceful. The lingering nightmare swept over him once again.

Chi Gui pushed open the half-closed door, and the cold air inside rushed to meet him, even colder than the snow-covered outdoors.

The medical staff, who had arrived ahead of schedule after receiving the call, were working desperately to perform first aid. Jing Shun lay on the stretcher, his exposed body nothing but skin and bones.

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No way! The baby is too young! The baby won’t accept this!

Chi Gui could tell it wasn’t convinced. “I said no means no. And especially not on the bed, sleeping with Jing Shun.”

The puppy stomped its front paws in frustration. “Woof! Woof woof!”

The baby doesn’t listen to you, Gui!

It abandoned its intercepted dog bed and made a detour, planning to charge straight into the master bedroom.

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An autumn wind rose, scattering plane tree leaves across the ground.

The outer street of the old residential building had been uniformly renovated with wooden fixtures. A black sedan had long since occupied a diagonal parking spot, but the person inside showed no sign of getting out.

Chi Gui didn’t urge Jing Shun in the passenger seat; he quietly held his hand instead.

The heater was on low in the car, but Jing Shun’s hand was still cold.

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Jing Shun didn’t want Xu Jia to know about Chi Gui’s existence, fearing it would cause unnecessary trouble. “I live with a friend, life is pretty convenient.”

Xu Jia asked again, “How’s your leg? Can it get better? I see you’ve started taking on TV dramas again?”

“Still in rehab, not sure how much I can recover.”

A flicker of consideration passed through Jing Shun’s lowered gaze as he deliberately blurred his current situation. “I spent a lot of money on surgery a while back. Now I have to take whatever work comes my way, and I’ll need to pay it back later.”

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Jing Shun was very interested in this charity event, agreeing to the invitation as soon as it was extended. A week later, he set off with the official team of the charity organization—

Starting from Haishi, they traveled all the way to Yi County, a poverty-stricken county in the southwestern part of Chuanshi.

The bus, loaded with charity supplies and volunteers, stopped at the gate of the county’s only Love Primary School.

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Chi Gui suppressed the faint bitterness in his heart and slowly stood up from the ground.

Jing Shun moved closer in time and gently held his wrist. “Chi Gui, are you okay?”

Chi Gui looked at him, took off his mask without hesitation, and said, “I’m fine. Let’s go eat too.”

Jing Shun knew this wasn’t a good time for a heart-to-heart. After confirming that his lover didn’t show any major emotional disturbance, he agreed. “Okay.”

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The next morning, Chi Gui and the small team he formed with the others left first, heading to a small village in the surrounding mountains to provide free public aid.

Jing Shun finished his activities at Yixian Elementary School and returned to Chuanshi ahead of the main group. The bus arrived at the designated assembly hotel just past five o’clock.

This hotel was the official accommodation for the public welfare team. Everyone was paired up and assigned to standard twin rooms.

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“……”

A mechanical voice devoid of any emotion came through.

Signal in the mountains was prone to instability, making it normal for calls not to go through. Unable to reach his lover, Jing Shun had no choice but to give up.

He zoomed in on the photo, then zoomed in further, his gaze fixated on that impossibly familiar face, a whirlwind of emotions surging within him—

Chapter 64 - 1

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:40:24 +0000

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The convoy stopped again on the mountain road.

“I’m sorry, the number you dialed is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.”

“…”

The mechanical voice sounded again, each time colder than the last.

Jing Shun felt his heart go numb from the cold, turning his head to look out the window at the rain that was about to stop, but hadn’t yet.

Many sections of the mountain road had been blocked by rolling mud, rocks, and broken trees. Almost every short while, the rescue team ahead had to stop to clear the obstacles.

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Many people didn’t even have time to grab their belongings, only taking essential water and food.

“I left my phone with the GPS chip in my bag and couldn’t get it, but luckily we reacted in time—”

The moment everyone entered the cave, the mountain disaster erupted all at once, and mudslides blocked most of the entrance.

“The signal in the mountains completely cut out. None of us could make calls. I didn’t sleep all night, afraid you’d worry if you heard the news.”

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-Ten years ago-

In Hengcheng, the August heat was at its peak.

When Song Yu finished his last errand run for Camera Group B, it was already two in the afternoon.

“What’s up? Hey, there’s only this box left. No picking and choosing.”

“Okay, thanks Brother Yang.”

Song Yu shamelessly asked the crew coordinator for a boxed lunch and found a shady corner to quietly settle down.

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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:40:24 +0000

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Jing Shun had Milk Ball sit where it was, while he took a couple steps forward and tried to gauge with his eyes, “Brother, you’re 1.8 meters tall, right? Are you a tourist here for fun? Are you a college student?”

That rapid-fire series of questions fully exposed his “chatterbox” nature.

Could he really jabber on that much to a complete stranger? If he ran into someone familiar, how lively would he get?

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Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:55:59 +0000

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The warm-colored bedside lamp cast its glow on Chi Gui, also illuminating that fragment of memory sealed deep in his mind.

Jing Shun met the deep pupils of the person before him and couldn’t help but take a light breath. “So… so it was you back then?”

Chi Gui saw his sudden realization and a smile touched his lips. “Remember now?”

Not everyone can recall every detail of their childhood with perfect clarity—Chi Gui understood that.

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Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:55:59 +0000

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Chi Gui laid his heart out to Jing Shun, the shadows in his eyes deepening into an impenetrable gloom, mixed with an unshakable guilt.

“Baby, but I was still wrong.”

“…”

They gazed at each other in silence, yet Jing Shun suddenly understood—he understood everything.

He wrapped his arms tightly around his lover. “Chi Gui, my accident wasn’t your fault. Don’t feel guilty about it, don’t think you owe me something!”

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Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:55:59 +0000

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It was not until five in the morning that the two fell asleep in each other’s arms.

Jing Shun’s body temperature hadn’t fluctuated, and he slept soundly all the way until one in the afternoon, when his empty stomach woke him with hunger.

The moment he opened his eyes, he was met with Chi Gui sitting by the bed, handling some work.

“Mm.”

As soon as that unconscious sleepy sound escaped him, Chi Gui immediately looked over. “Baby, you’re awake?”

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Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:55:59 +0000

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Yu Xiuzhu poured Jing Shun a glass of warm lemon water before circling back to the earlier topic. “So, why did you come straight to the company after landing?”

Jing Shun picked up the lemon water, moistening his throat.

He looked at Yu Xiuzhu across from him, a hint of caution in his eyes. “Brother Yu, I got a voice call from Xie Congjin the moment I landed.”

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Jing Shun had sent Chi Gui the restaurant address ahead of time.

Just before eight, he walked out of the restaurant, spotted his lover’s license plate in the parking lot at a glance, and got in with a smile.

Chi Gui met his curved lips and leaned over to fasten his seatbelt unprompted. “How come it ended so quickly?”

“Hmm?”

Jing Shun took in the handsome face so close to his, seized the chance to steal a kiss on the corner of his lover’s mouth, but before he could pull back, Chi Gui caught the back of his head and deepened the kiss.

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Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:55:59 +0000

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Chigui’s fingertips brushed through his hair, gently pressing and massaging to help him relax. “Tired?”

Jing Shun said, “A little.”

Chigui knew he was in a bad mood, but deliberately avoided mentioning Jiang Keshan and Xu Jia. “Then sleep early?”

Jing Shun couldn’t sleep and couldn’t help speaking his mind. “I originally thought she just made up some excuse to fool me. I didn’t expect it to be true.”