Chapter 44 Part1 (1/2)

Deep in the Act

Translator: Kotoni

Editor: Isalee

Quality Check: Isalee

First Published on Chaleuria

Chapter 441

Although it was only evening, athered on the street Theyout one another Gao Zhun stood at the entrance of an understated bar with his phone pressed to his ear This was the third call he had made within the last five minutes, and there was still no response on the other end

Today, he donned a cashle ers and ears were unadorned Under the coat, he wore a tan blazer paired ashed jeans and high cut boots He looked dashi+ng in the outfit, but the expression on his face was so miserable and wretched that he seemed almost pitiful

It had been al Chi's existence had vanished froates, locked Apart fro calls, he had nothing left It was so surreal Everything had beco fancies in a long, bewildering daydrea into e Teeth bit down on lips uncontrollably; eyelids trenance Gao Zhun put away his phone and glanced at the glass doors right before him Just as he was about to walk over, so from a fresh-faced, well-dressed youth He had neat teeth and a very nice slance for Gao Zhun to recognize the boy for what he was Members of that trade alore the same cheap prettiness and formulaic s off the youth with a wave of his hand, Gao Zhun e and entered the bar

The door opened The pleasing scent of jash the air, and its sweetness settled Gao Zhun's nerves somewhat All at once, the occupants turned their heads towards the doorway - towards him - and the air froze for a brief ht of this newcomer No one looked away For reasons he did not understand, Gao Zhun braved the pressure and ists around this early in the evening Only two bartenders stood in sight, cleaning glasses behind the counter Gao Zhun lowered his head ”Chivas on the rocks, please”

The ated, as if Gao Zhun had flipped an invisible switch with his order Men beganout of their booths, and Gao Zhun could sense that they were all co for him Panic, curiosity, and the fear of unfamiliar men assailed his The door opened again from the outside Gao Zhun was too nervous to take notice until a pair of John Lobbs stopped before him It stepped into his line of vision, and all other footsteps stilled into silence Only then did Gao Zhun look up onceAre you here by yourself?” Gao Zhun was greeted by a gentle voice and a kind sed man stood before him, mellow and sophisticated His face was framed by a pair of luxury spectacles and scattered strands of silver on his temples, while his wide necktie bunched a little at his chest He seeentlenored the ht next to him instead When the bartender asked for his order, he replied with a gesture towards Gao Zhun's glass, ”I'll have the saedundaunted by the painful lull, the man savored his drink in a calm, leisurelythe effects of the alcohol, or the unease of seeking a hookup for the first tilass between his hands as his face reddened