flameout

Chapter 42

Qi Peisheng's parents didn't live in Pushi for a long time. After a week, they said they were going back to Switzerland. The night before they left, Qi Zhenyao had a party with some friends. After dinner, Qi Peisheng sent Zhong Junhong back to another villa. Ji Yue Zhong Junhong declined to follow.

Qi Peisheng knew that Zhong Junhong had something to say to him, on the stone path, Zhong Junhong said leisurely: "There is a lake behind you, right, go to the lake and accompany me for a walk."

However, when he got closer, he realized that the lake had been drained at some point, and he couldn't see the situation clearly in the dark. Zhong Junhong didn't ask any more questions, and turned his head to Qi Peisheng and said:

"Your dad and I have never asked about your personal affairs these years. You suddenly asked us to go back to China this time to see this child. These days, I can also see that you have intentions and never do things that you didn't plan or consider. But to live, Ji Yue is still young after all, you have to give what you should give, not for him, but also for yourself. You are used to seeing red flowers and green grass outside, and he can't be a monk."

Qi Peisheng didn't answer the words, only listened to Zhong Junhong: "He couldn't think of it, you can't think of it."

After all, they are mother and son, some things need not be said too clearly, they both know each other well, Zhong Junhong is worried about Ji Yue and Qi Peisheng.

Qi Peisheng twitched the corners of his mouth at this time, and then explained in a flat tone: "I don't have much time for him in my life. There are too many things in the group companies waiting for me to make decisions every day. In the past few years, I have been energized. I really can’t take care of love, and I will try my best to give Xiaoyue what he wants. I know your worries, he followed me when he was a teenager, and circled around me. I don’t know myself well enough. Let’s let nature take its course when it comes to feelings. One day, I won’t be stingy and give him freedom.”

Qi Peisheng understated that Xiaoyue is now at the age of being crazy about love, and he is sick again. When he recovers from his illness, ten years later, he might dismiss love and despise himself instead.

It is unrealistic to set a time limit, and to demand one's own single-mindedness and affection, let alone others, Qi Peisheng knows it all too well.

The mother and son stopped in front of the villa. Zhong Junhong turned her head and glanced at Qi Peisheng. She wanted Qi Peisheng to be mentally prepared, but there was still a hint of distress in Qi Peisheng's sober eyes: "Peisheng..."

Qi Peisheng didn't want to say any more, he paused, he reached out and pushed open the door, "Mom, you should go in and have a rest earlier, he won't be safe without me."

The next day, the two elderly people were sent off at Pushi International Airport. Qi Peisheng and Ji Yue boarded a private plane non-stop and went to Shenzhen City to attend the opening ceremony of the new hotel.

Ji Yue didn't sleep well last night, so he almost fell into a drowsy sleep on the plane. From the time he closed his eyes to when he opened them, Qi Peisheng was always reviewing the progress reports of Guangsheng's other projects on his laptop.

"Didn't you rest for a while?" Ji Yue woke up and said softly.

Qi Peisheng didn't speak, he focused on looking at the computer screen in front of him, and unconsciously frowned slightly.After a pause, Qi Peisheng raised his head when he realized that Ji Yue was awake: "It's about to land." Then he continued to look at the computer screen.

Ji Yue pursed his lips, knowing that Qi Peisheng's busyness these days is largely due to the fact that he was in the hospital a while ago and he turned down too many jobs. He didn't want to suddenly fall ill at this time, but his uncontrollable emotions burst like a tsunami. Finally, Ji Yue fell into the vortex and couldn't break free.

There was a misty fog in front of his eyes, and the thunderous heartbeat in his chest was next to his ears.

"Xiao Yue! Breathe!" Qi Peisheng called Ji Yue's name, and he breathed a sigh of relief until he felt Ji Yue's pupils refocus, and squeezed Ji Yue's palm.

Ji Yue held Qi Peisheng's hand with his open palm, and inserted his fingers into Qi Peisheng's. He breathed a sigh of relief, and said in a hoarse voice: "Sir..." The two words made his nose sore again, Ji Yue bit his lower lip. There were too many emotions, love and longing overlapped, struggles and contradictions intertwined, and the evolution of emotions became more and more complicated and intense. There was no way to express them in words, and they could only be expressed in guilt.

Ji Yue whispered: "I'm sorry."

"It's okay, Xiao Yue." Qi Peisheng put the water glass into Ji Yue's other hand, "Drink some water, and when we return to Pushi in the evening, we'll go and see Zong Lin."

Qi Peisheng said, and simply closed the notebook: "There is a process of healing, I'm not in a hurry, and don't force yourself." His lips covered Ji Yue's face lightly, and then whispered: "You I'm not sorry."

Until the plane landed smoothly at Haishi Airport, Ji Yue still had lingering fears. Qi Peisheng led him out, and did not let go until he approached the cabin door.Ji Yue paused slightly, trying to break free for a moment, and then Qi Peisheng clenched his hand.

Qi Peisheng didn't even turn his head, and didn't say a word, he held his head high, with his coat hanging on his other arm, calm and calm.

He led Ji Yue out of the cabin, saw the blue sky and white clouds outside, and followed Qi Peisheng down the boarding ladder step by step.

Looking at the figure of Qi Peisheng in front of him, Ji Yue pursed his lips, holding back the tears in his eyes.

You are all my courage and the meaning of my breath, he thought.

Two weeks later, it was already September, a summer was coming to an end, Ji Yue's birthday was approaching, Qi Peisheng thought of it this day and asked Ji Yue if there was anything he wanted for his birthday, so that he could arrange it in advance.

Ji Yue just shook his head, saying he didn't want anything.He has been studying with Zheng Chuxuan by Qi Peisheng's side for the past two weeks. He has a fulfilling life but is not too busy, and he has no more panic attacks. Ji Yue is also satisfied with the status quo.

But the next day, Qi Peisheng discovered that Ji Yue had bought a complete set of two pairs of men's slippers and toiletry set and put them in the lounge.

Dark gray and light gray slippers, dark brown and light brown towels.

In Qi Peisheng's office, Ji Yue, like Zheng Chuxuan, is an assistant, but separated by a wall belongs to Qi Peisheng's private territory, and he is also the owner of the lounge.

Seeing Qi Peisheng staring at him without moving after turning around in the lounge, Ji Yue said in a low voice with some embarrassment: "I... changed things on my own initiative."

Qi Peisheng laughed suddenly, the seriousness at work and the wrinkles between his brows faded away from his face, he smacked to himself thinking that the age difference of more than ten years does exist, what Xiaoyue thinks is beyond his comprehension, he He raised his head, raised his chin at Ji Yue, and said with a teasing tone: "Or in the future, you will also prepare my clothes."

"Ah?" Ji Yue was taken aback.

"In a while, I'll ask Chu Xuan to make a list of the brands of suits I usually buy for you. I'll buy two suits accordingly, and I'll reimburse you when I come back. When I attend important occasions with me in the future, I'll have to wear one or two good suits." Qi Peisheng took said with a smile.

"Yeah." Ji Yue lowered his head, embarrassed to say that he was really looking at the suit secretly. Qi Peisheng looked very good in dark blue, but Ji Yue felt that he seemed to be suitable for some variegated colors and plaid patterns, and because the price was too expensive, there was no suit. start.

"What are your plans for this weekend?" Qi Peisheng raised his head and asked.

"Saturday is a routine meeting, and there is no arrangement for Sunday."

"Call me later to make an appointment, and I'll take you to the furniture store on Sunday. The furnishings at home haven't changed for many years, so it's time for a change." Qi Peisheng said calmly, and then he turned and went back to the office.

Ji Yue was a little dazed, then lowered his head and showed a sweet smile.

Then I heard Qi Peisheng from the outside room say: "Go get me a cup of coffee."

"it is good."

On the day of Ji Yue's birthday, the weather was not very good, and it was foggy and rainy. He followed Qi Peisheng to hold meetings all day long, and he was finally free when the sun went down. But when he got home, it was completely dark up.

After the meal, Aunt He brought out a small round cake.

After turning off the lights, only the candles on the cake were still bright. The moment Ji Yue lowered his head, he couldn't help thinking about the past, but it was only for a moment. The Mr. Qi beside him at this moment is real. Ji Yue closed his eyes, Blow out the candle.

This is a very ordinary day, but also a happy day.

When they finished eating the cake, Qi Peisheng stood up and said to Ji Yue: "Go upstairs to get a coat and take you out."

Ji Yue was taken aback, not knowing what else Qi Peisheng had prepared, he was very puzzled, looked at Qi Peisheng and got no answer, then looked at He Bo who was standing aside, He Conglian put his hands on his lower abdomen, just smiled.

Knowing that Mr. Qi probably had other preparations, Ji Yue still felt inexplicably nervous.

He followed Qi Peisheng out of the villa. At this moment, the sky was still drizzling. Holding the same umbrella, he and Qi Peisheng walked slowly in the dark night rain.

Raising his head, under the streetlights on both sides of the stone road, he could clearly see the slanting rain. Ji Yue took Qi Peisheng's arm and couldn't help sighing: "Sir, this is really good."

Qi Peisheng smiled without saying a word, just patted the back of Ji Yue's hand, and led him forward, approaching the lake, obviously feeling that the temperature had dropped again.

There is a small square pillar by the lake, Qi Peisheng brought Ji Yue over there, and then he said: "Go and press it."

Ji Yue raised his head and glanced at Qi Peisheng, and got Qi Peisheng's nod of encouragement, then gently put his hand on the round button and pressed it down.

The moment the button was activated, a blue light appeared from the depths of the originally calm lake, like a firefly in the sea. Then the lake surged and the mechanism changed. A small glass island in the center of the lake appeared in front of Ji Yue, and at the same time a The path leading there also surfaced.

Ji Yue was dumbfounded and led by Qi Peisheng to the center of the lake, one step at a time, and the water marks on the special materials were fleeting.The glass hut exudes a warm yellow light, which is completely different from the glistening blue light on the cold lake. Ji Yue almost feels that he has walked into Santa Claus' hut. Even though it is drizzling outside, he feels very warm.

"Come here, there is another button here." Qi Peisheng called Ji Yue over.

Ji Yue looked at Qi Peisheng, and pressed another button for some unknown reason. This time, he saw a cover rising outside the whole glass house, and then the ground under his feet seemed to be cracked, and the whole glass house began to slowly descend. Shen, it seems that he has been sinking to the bottom of the lake before completely stilling.The light in the glass room could not penetrate the protective cover. Just when Ji Yue was puzzled, with the sound of the machinery running, the cover and the walls of the entire glass room were retracted to the ground, accompanied by With a crisp sound, the lights in the new space were turned on. In this small square space, there was only a three-seater sofa and a set of home audio-visual equipment. Ji Yue looked around and saw that there were transparent glass, through which light He is surrounded by deep blue lake water.

Qi Peisheng built him a small underwater castle.

Ji Yue raised his head suddenly, he didn't want to cry, but he still couldn't restrain his eyes from flushing, he turned his head and looked at Qi Peisheng in the not-so-bright light, and heard Qi Peisheng continue: "I know you like water, it can make you fall into the water Surround, give you the sense of security you want, as long as you like, I should be able to do many things for you. But I also hope that you can have a place that truly belongs to you. If you are not happy in the future, come here by yourself For a while, listen to music, watch movies, and go upstairs after feeling better."

Ji Yue's tears fell from the corners of his eyes. For eight years, in the huge mountain villa, except for the two bedrooms, dining room, and bathroom where he and Qi Peisheng lived daily, Ji Yue only went to the study.No matter whether Qi Peisheng was in or not, he never walked into any of the other rooms curiously. He was too afraid to lose his sense of propriety, so he only dared to guard his own bed in that room, and he didn't even sit on the swing in the balcony of Qi Peisheng's bedroom. Pass.

It turned out that Qi Peisheng knew all about it.

Ji Yue turned his head and plunged into Qi Peisheng's arms fiercely, even bumping into Qi Peisheng took a step back. With a helpless smile on his face, Qi Peisheng whispered: "Happy birthday, baby."

Ji Yue choked up and said, "I love you."

Qi Peisheng closed his eyes: "Well, I love you too."