Chapter 222 (1/2)

Deep in the Act

Translator: Kotoni

Editor: Isalee

First Published on Chaleuria

Chapter 222

Gao Zhun was still on the phone, listening to the ongoing debate about the prices of several Qing dynasty textiles, as he watched Fang Chi take out his card holder Before his eyes, Fang Chi's long fingers flicked the case open with a click, revealing the snohite cards within With practiced ease, he pulled out a single piece for the youth - just as he once did for Gao Zhun, with the sa: Nice to led to breathe

The youth took the card, not forgetting to glance lightly at Gao Zhun again as he slipped it into his pocket Then, waving his test strip, he reotten his results, he bade Fang Chi goodbye with natural ease and tossed his strip into a bin in the corner on his way out

The call ended a while ago, but Gao Zhun had no idea what he said or how it ended For reasons he did not understand, he began ignoring Fang Chi, no longer willing to listen to anything he had to say

”What's wrong?” Fang Chi asked as he tried to reach for Gao Zhun's hand, but Gao Zhun avoided his touch neurotically When he tried to look at Gao Zhun's test strip, he was once again met with rejection Gao Zhun evenan e Chi

The onlookers tittered a in exciteot jealous…”

Fang Chi heard thee rose within him ”Mr Gao… Gao Zhun,” he called out as he moved into the seat next to Gao Zhun, ”look at ed at his arm and continued, ”Are you afraid that they'd think… we're in that sort of relationshi+p?”

Of course not - Gao Zhun replied in hisChi was al?” He lowered his voice, ”Look at them - they're all alone Not one of their lovers or so-called boyfriends is here with any of them But you have me, and they're jealous of you”

At this, Gao Zhun finally turned to look at the other man What are we, then? - he wanted to ask, but could not bring hi to loosen up, Fang Chi took the test strip out of his hand It was ative” He heaved out a long sigh, with a profound sense of relief that made it seem as if he were the one who had taken the test ”You're safe” Gazing at Gao Zhun with deep feeling, he repeated himself, ”You're safe”

Gao Zhun did not kno to face hi care with his entire being, he resented the man's artful ability to please everyone around him Suddenly, it became clear to hi to hi Chi's eyes, he walked away in silence, headed for the door, and left on his own Fang Chi was stunned Co Chi dashed after hi out his na crowds at the subway station, and Fang Chi followed behind him, confused by the sudden distance he had put between them They waited on the saan shaking with fear, Gao Zhun continued to reject Fang Chi's touch

More andthem further and further apart, until Gao Zhun was lost in the surging crowd The thought of Gao Zhun forcing his all by hi Chi to bear He had always been courteous, but now, he could not care less about rules and propriety Taking full advantage of his height, he began shoving his way through the densely-packed crowd Amidst much complaint froain

Sensing Fang Chi's presence, Gao Zhun lifted his reddened eyes and stole a ti Chi, but he did not dare say it aloud Fang Chi sighed in resignation Then, he reached out and enveloped Gao Zhun with his arms