Chapter 82 (1/2)

Deep in the Act

Translator: Kotoni

Editor: Isalee

First Published on Chaleuria

Chapter 82

In less than fivehis Volvo up the slope to the exit of the underground parking garage in total darkness It was not hter outside: there was noof the lunar ht froht Bringing his speed to 120 kph, he tore down the road wildly with all the recklessness of a rebellious youth

Fang Chi was surprised by his own impetuousness In his first relationshi+p, he once cycled across nearly the entire city just to catch a single gliirlfriend But even then, he never felt the way he was feeling now Adrenaline roared through his system and his chaotic heartbeat thundered in his ears He reached Gao Zhun's estate in under twentyfrail and thin under the only street lanition and dashed out i his car haphazardly by the roadside Gao Zhun looked in his direction He must be scared out of his wits He was too terrified to even fall asleep… Fang Chi could not ied to walk so far in the dark all by hi Chi, Gao Zhun still could not bring hi in his suit and tie, his hair falling loosely over his brow, Gao Zhun see erratically There they stood, at the end of the extraordinary journey each had taken just to see the other, alroith every step of their respective journeys, feelings that had to be contained at all costs

After all, they were sito maintain an appropriate distance froaze over Gao Zhun froht of a tightly clenched fist ”What's that in your hand?”

Looking as if he had barely recovered fro Chi, Gao Zhun stretched out his hand with hesitation and slowly relaxed his fingers to reveal a crushed nalance: it was the same card that he had pulled froiven to Gao Zhun at their first

”I needed it to call you After that, I just…” Gao Zhun see Chi peered at hiet into a suit and put on a tie while holding a name card; it was clear that Gao Zhun had taken it with him intentionally as he e ”I'ive you another one”

Gao Zhun did not reply, and so they stood together in silence, each gazing long and hard at the other When their eyes began to ache froo I alk you back”

The guard on duty recognized Gao Zhun as they returned to the estate The Henanese reeted hi Chi through the entrance It was a huge estate with ether, the two of theh the pitch-black shadows under their dense, entangled crowns Without a word or a single tangible trace, Gao Zhun clung tightly to Fang Chi's presence Although he said nothing, it was evident that the darkness filled hi Chi grabbed the cold hand by his side Gao Zhun inhaled sharply at the touch and returned the grip irip that was both forceful and desperate ”TellChi said as they walked, hand in hand

”I don't dare to…” Gao Zhun's voice sounded ethereal and almost unreal

”What are you afraid of?”