Qingge Chapter 4

Note: Be prepared. I couldn’t help but giggle as I translated this one. Had to refrain very hard not to add my two cents throughout. Qingge is such a little tease and Yujing is just too.. I don’t even know. Really I don’t even know. This guy, seriously. 

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Duan Yujing listened attentively to Qingge until he was done speaking, then he replied with, “I know you’re sensible and I’m certainly willing to tolerate your willfulness and your stubbornness. Just be yourself. I’ll always support you. Now let’s go home together.”

“Great! Now you’re talking. I’ll hold you to your words then!” Qingge threw his hands in the air and hugged Duan Yujing enthusiastically rubbing his head in the other’s neck while secretly smirking to himself.

“OK.” Duan Yujing hooked his lips up in a smile and after disengaging himself from the hug, continued to help Qingge put on the rest of his clothes. “I won’t be letting you go, just so you know,” he said very earnestly.

In the end Qingge was bundled up in a sweater with a shirt underneath and a windbreaker overtop. For pants he had on plain cotton trousers. Duan Yujing wanted him to wear a scarf too, but because it was summer he decided against it since it would make Qingge feel too self conscious. He did give him a pair of boots though. While lacing them up he reminded Qingge, “The wind outside is pretty strong so it’ll be cold for you.”

Qingge sat obediently with a stupid smile on his face as he watched Duan Yujing lace up his boots. The joy in his heart was so overpowering he wanted to jump up and down and run around the room. It felt like he could die from happiness, hopefully his little heart could handle it.

“OK, all done! Let’s go.” Duan Yujing stood up and held his hand out to Qingge. Standing next to each other Duan Yujing’s 1.85 meters (6’) was just a little taller than Qingge’s 1.78 meters (5.8’).

They headed to the reception desk to properly check out and wait for their ride. Once it came the bodyguard handled the baggage and put it in the car for them. Despite the bright Sun shining in the sky, the air was cold and brisk. This was because the city was next to the sea and had strong winds to help lower the temperature even in the middle of summer. Duan Yujing helped Qingge settle into his seat before he buckled himself in as the car began it’s slow journey to the airport.

The scenery from the car window didn’t hold Qingge’s attention for long; he’d seen it all before in his previous life. Now that he was with Duan Yujing, his world would be a hundred times more beautiful than the previous one.

Duan Yujing noticed Qingge’s odd expression. “Are you uncomfortable anywhere?” He felt Qingge’s forehead, finding no temperature he smiled in relief. “Just rest if you’re tired. I’ll wake you up when we get there.” He was worried the sudden changes were too much for Qingge to adapt to, after all this was only their second meeting. I hope he’s not too embarra.s.sed or too worried. I just want him to live a carefree life.

Qingge’s eyes brightened, and he surrept.i.tiously glanced at the driver and the bodyguard in the front seats before shifting his body slightly. Have to be reserved. Don’t act like a crazy man. Brother Jing is precious and rare. Got... to... be... have!

Duan Yujing saw Qingge’s movements and he felt oddly really happy. He reached over and pulled him onto his lap.

!!!! Qingge’s eyes widened in surprise but he still wrapped his arms around Duan Yujing’s neck automatically.

Duan Yujing adjusted his position to hold Qingge more comfortably in his lap. He whispered softly, “Don’t be afraid, I’m not going to do you wrong, nor do I want you to be reserved around me. Just be at ease OK?” as he nibbled on Qingge’s ear. He had pitched his voice purposefully low so only Qingge could hear, but it still made the young man blush to hear these things.

Because Duan Yujing was so close to him, Qingge could distinctly feel the warmth of his breath on his skin. It tickled a little so he couldn’t help but shrug his shoulders up to make his neck smaller. I won’t be afraid. I’ll have faith in you Brother Jing. Even if no one believes in me I know you will. And I know you worked really hard in the previous life to save my a.s.sets and to deal with Liu Yang. You even took a lot of pressure from the Lin family for me. If my body wasn’t so damaged I would gladly spend the rest of my life with you.

Qingge didn’t want him to think he was afraid so he leaned his head against Duan Yujing’s shoulder and whispered back. “I’m not afraid and I believe in you. We are lovers after all. Brother Jing, the physical things you want from me I… I will try my best to give.”* There! I said it! But now I sound like I’m begging him for s.e.x. Aye yi yi! My pure image. The previous life me… I spent too much time reading dirty novels. Now my mind is dirty too! Once down this road, it’s impossible to turn back!

Duan Yujing didn’t expect that. He stared at Qingge and tightened his embrace. “Ah… if you’re willing then I will try my best to be gentle.”

“I’m going to nap now… so don’t disturb me.” And with that Qingge buried his head like an ostrich into Duan Yujing’s neck.[notes] It was a good enough strategy, just bury his head like an ostrich and hide.

Duan Yujing couldn’t help but chuckle, he really couldn’t take his eyes off Qingge who was trying to sleep while on his lap. It felt like his whole world was encompa.s.sed there inside his arms. After eight years of yearning he was finally able to hold onto what he wanted.

The two subordinates in the front were actually really surprised to see their boss reveal such a bright unrestrained smile. He had always said he couldn’t afford to lose so his actions were calm and deliberate, only made after diligent research. But that smile of his was very spontaneous, as were his actions just now.

When they arrived at the airport Duan Yujing didn’t wake Qingge, instead he just picked the other up and carried him directly to the plane, then buckled him in and covered him with a blanket. After settling down on the seat next to him, he angled his shoulder so Qingge could use it as a pillow.[notes] Later he would be his cover and shield from the rain and the Sun.

Qingge hadn’t slept so well in ages. Throughout his nap he felt someone jostling him, as though he was being picked up and carried. It disturbed his rest a little and made him frown. His b.u.t.t was especially sore too. Perhaps it was all the sitting, but it aggravated the site where the doctors had given him a shot. He especially hated doctors that liked to give shots, proclaiming that it was good for the body. There was something warm next to him and he snuggled closer to it, pressing his face into the warmth. He would have been fine if it wasn’t so noisy. Why was it so noisy? Qingge wrinkled his brow and muttered some complaints under his breath.

“Go back to sleep,” Duan Yujing whispered when he noticed Qingge seemed uncomfortable and was rousing from his nap. He wrapped him up more tightly in his windbreaker trying to keep him warm. He didn’t want him to wake up when he was just sleeping so soundly earlier. Once the plane landed he unbuckled himself and picked Qingge up and the two deplaned together like that.

“Big Brother!” Duan Yuchen yelled excitedly when he saw his brother in the crowd of people. He knew his brother was coming back early, so he when he saw Shen Ningyu head out, he figured it would be to go to the airport. He kept bugging Shen Ningyu until Shen Ningyu relented and agreed to bring him along.

“How come you’re here too?” Duan Yujing asked when he saw his little brother.

“Little Chen kept insisting I bring him along. Is that the Young Master Lin?” Shen Ningyu nodded to the person in Duan Yujing’s arms. He knew that this was the person Duan Yujing liked, but he didn’t expect him to look so soft and weak. He looked curiously at the sleeping person but unfortunately he couldn’t see the other’s face. However based on his figure and skin tone, he was on par with the stars his brother signed at the company.

“Is this Brother Auntie’s son?” Duan Yuchen asked as well. He was really curious. He was only six the first time he met Lin Qingge so he didn’t remember too well.[notes] But even at that age he knew that it was because of Auntie that he and his brother were able to leave the orphanage and go to school. Otherwise his older brother would never have been able to open his own company.

“Yes but his body is not very strong right now. You must treat him gently.” Duan Yujing knew his little brother’s temperament pretty well. Because they lost their parents so young, Little Chen was a lot more mature than the rest of his peers. He knew the two of them would get along.

“Wow. I thought you’d be gone for a few days at least, didn’t think in half a day you’d be back. I guess that’s the power of beauty for ya.” Shen Ningyu laughed and tossed the keys to one of the guards. “Let’s go back.” And so with their luggage all stowed away in the car, the party headed back home.

Duan Yujing’s house was located in a small well secured residential area. The grounds were well kept and exuded a charming elegance, very much in keeping with its location in the ‘golden’ zone. Most of the other residents in the neighborhood were well paid white collar workers with a high degree of education, such as university professors, so crime wasn’t really an issue in the area.

His house was a freestanding two story condo. It wasn’t overly big. There were two bedrooms and an additional guest suite, but obviously Qingge wasn’t going to stay in the guest one. He didn’t think Qingge would object to sleeping together so he carried him over to his own bedroom. The large room was decorated in a simple European style with a wardrobe, a desk, and the usual items. He didn’t have too many things so he knew it wouldn’t take him long to tidy up and create s.p.a.ce for Qingge’s belongings.

Duan Yuchen followed his brother into the room pushing the luggage in front of him. He was really excited and incredibly happy that there was an addition to their little family.

I know Big Brother is considerate of my feelings so he comes home on the weekends, but he doesn’t talk much, probably because he’s tired from working. If he isn’t at home then he’s at the company taking care of business. He really works so hard trying to take care of us! I hope this Brother Qingge will make Big Brother happy and Big Brother won’t be so tired anymore. Thinking up to here Duan Yuchen had a stupid smile on his face.

Shen Ningyu on the other hand was thinking something else entirely. This Young Master Lin was able to make Yujing[notes] carry on an unrequited love for how many years? Yujing you idiot. You don’t normally bring your lover to your house and make him share a room with you. To get to that level, you should have at least done the deed a few times. Seriously, would it kill you to prepare a special place for him? Lovers need their own s.p.a.ce too you know. Ugh, too naive. Anyways when things go south I hope you don’t come to me and start bawling.

Duan Yujing was oblivious to what his friend was thinking. He only knew that he wanted to keep the promises he made to Qingge earlier at the hospital, to show he was serious. Since Qingge said he wanted to come with him, then he had to try his best and be a reliable lover.

I should probably say something. Shen Ningyu decided to speak up. “Ah… Yujing. Don’t you think you should give him his own place? You have to remember he was the Young Master of the Lin House. I’m afraid he may not be used to rooming with other people.”

“Oh! Let Brother stay in my room!” Duan Yuchen volunteered. “It’s the same as this room and the lighting there is pretty nice.”

“No it’s alright. Don’t worry about it.” Duan Yujing laughed as he spoke. He was pretty sure he understood Qingge’s personality. He was too easy-going to get angry at something like sharing a room. Otherwise how could he be bullied by the other members of his family so easily?

“Well OK then. Little Chen why don’t we go cook something to eat? You’re hungry right?” Shen Ningyu pulled Duan Yuchen out of the room. Let’s not be third wheels here.

After they left Duan Yujing went and opened one of Qingge’s suitcases looking for a change in clothes. He leaned Qingge against his side and swiftly changed Qingge into pajamas, tucked him in, and set the thermostat in the room. Then he unpacked the rest of Qingge’s luggage before going downstairs.