Chapter 362 (1/2)
Deep in the Act
Translator: Kotoni
Editor: Cien
Quality Check: Isalee
First Published on Chaleuria
Chapter 362
Justin's bodythat Gao Zhun would attack hi: Gao Zhunaway at the silk eak, shi+vering hands Unfortunately, the edges had dulled with age If not for the weight of the blades, it would have been impossible even to nick the surface of his tie
Justin gaped at hi in disbelief as Gao Zhun continued his pathetic struggle with the useless antique in his grasp ”Sir…” Releasing his hold on the tie, Justin leaned forward to try to take the shears out of Gao Zhun's hands Yet, the older th left in hi by guilt or gutted by heartache, Justin hollered in distress, ”Sir! Stop cutting!”
Gao Zhun's head shot up in panic A pair of sculptor's hands loo, with distinct joints and defined sinews They seized his shears in a flash, dismantled the blades with ease, and thrust the metal pieces tip-down into the floor with a thud ”Sir…” Justin pressed his lips together in misery and seemed to sniffle a little ”I' his eyes on the sleeve of his suit jacket, he knelt on the floor with his arainst the older man's belly, he sobbed, ”I'm sorry, Sir… so sorry!”
Gao Zhun parted his lips and drew a ragged breath His hair, spread loose on the floor, was dirty now He wanted to get up, but Justin clung to hi it iet up first”
Justin did not dare to release Gao Zhun; the young e to look hiive et up or not?” he asked, his tone cold and sharp Knowing the older ot to his feet without another word Despite his height, he lookedhis head and awaited his verdict with unease Gao Zhun only had tords for him: ”Get out”
Justin did not want to leave just yet ”Are you…” he asked, discomfited, ”in that kind of relationshi+p with hi with the hostility of a thorny bloom or a hook-beaked bird, he lashed out with his brilliant, sensitive plu for the door at last Gao Zhun kept a close watch on the younger man, and was only truly relieved when he heard the clear snap of the lock turning in the door Instead of leaving, however, Justin lingered in the doorway as if he was unwilling to go ”Sir…” he entreated in a small, humble voice, ”can you please consider me, just a little…?”
Gao Zhun did not want to spare hiust, he turned his back on the youngwhile later, the door clicked shut at last behind Gao Zhun As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw the wreckage on the floor Lying amidst the scattered markers and shears was a pink, unopened condo the returning wave of terror within hi rooted in his flesh and bones, crept up Gao Zhun's ankles and spread all over his body He rushed to lock the door Then, doubling back to his table, he snatched up his phone and dialed a long string of nu the receiver in his hands, he waited while anxiety burned in his gut When Gao Zhun heard that the phone on the other end itched off, he called another nus
”hello?” It was his voice, the voice that Gao Zhun wanted to hear the most Tears streamed down his face, and his voice died in his throat He could not speak a single word for a long tinized hih Gao Zhun did not respond, themuffled as if he had covered the receiver with a hand ”I'ent call It should take about five minutes I'll make up the time for you when I return” The call ended, and Gao Zhun's phone started ringing a short interval later He picked up the call at once
”What happened?” Fang Chi asked in a voice taut with urgency
Gao Zhun struggled to sound cal Chi did not probe ht?” Since Gao Zhun replied in the affirht before Gao Zhun was about to hang up, Fang Chi added, ”Keep yourself safe If you're scared, then…” After a brief pause, he concluded with a soft whisper, ”… think ofChi arrived half an hour ahead of ti into the Volvo this ti Chi to fasten his seat belt for him In the brief moment taken to pull down the strap and latch it in place, Gao Zhun brushed his dry lips across Fang Chi's cheek Fang Chi, on the other hand, studied hiaze over those reddened eyes, nose, lips, and ears, he could tell that they were all flushed for different reasons - so ”Justin?” he asked
A sense of unease swept over Gao Zhun's features ”I've settled it Everything's fine”
”I need details” Fang Chi hit the left-turn signal and turned the steering wheel The car glided along the driveway and turned into a lane on the street