Chapter 42 (1/2)

Deep in the Act

Translator: Kotoni

Editor: Drogan

Quality Check: Isalee

First Published on Chaleuria

Chapter 42

”A scene?” Gao Zhun asked, his voice low and warm, a stark contrast to his showy appearance So Chi would find himself transported into a state of dream-like comfort as the mellow tones washed over him

”For example, is there a scene that you find most memorable, which you recall htly, as if in recollection ”There was once…” he began, soht then Another childfatherless, and I hit him for it At that moment…” - a look of shyness came over his features - ”… his father came by I was so terrified I couldn't even , not even to ask his son hoas All he did was pat ently on the head”

He paused for a while before adding, ”I suppose that's how it feels to have a father”

”What happened after that?” Fang Chi asked

”After that, he scooped me up in his arms and carried me home” Suddenly aniushed, ”He didn't even carry his own son He only held his hand”

”What did you do then?”

”I clung to his neck and placed ain ”But Mother cried after he left”

Fang Chi began to understand his curiosity toward adult males and his dependency on them ”What was he like?”

”I heard that he was a doctor,” - Gao Zhun glanced lightly at him - ”a medical professional just like you You are both very friendly and willing to help others in need”

”What else?” Fang Chi pressed on, feeling a little stifled as heat began to creep over his face

”Both of you are very si Chi, his eyes clear and bright ”You are both tall, and you both have wavy hair When I saw you at our last , I knew for sure that you would be able to helpChi fell silent then He reed fro him of the choice he made to torment the other man when he could have treated hi time, Gao Zhun shared an to talk about Zuo Linlin, Fang Chi cut hi of his next appointment Gao Zhun chose the 4 pm slot on Wednesdays

When Gao Zhun was about to leave, Fang Chi came out of his office and walked hi, Gao Zhun flashed hi elevator doors As Fang Chi continued to follow the elevator's descent on the number display, he was suddenly assailed by an intense newfound desire to understand and help the otherChi received a call from Zuo Linlin in the midst of his research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)She asked in a lowered voice, ”So, you've begun treatlasses and replied with oodChi laughed wryly ”What did he say about rateful that I knew you Said that you gave him hope” She spoke sweetly and just a little coyly, ”Thank you so ” The bitter resent, he was about to hang up when she asked suddenly, ”Charles, what exactly is his probleh he could not be certain, he thought he detected a subtle, barely perceptible change in her since the last ti happened to hih right now Even if I'e the inforations towards him that I need to fulfill”