Blinded chapter 82
Extra 4
Xie Li had been feeling a bit anxious lately because, at the age of twenty-seven, he started to feel that his money was not enough.
Initially, Chang Xiaojia wanted to find a job, and when Xie Li asked him what he wanted to do, he suggested working as a real estate agent. After some serious consideration, Xie Li felt that this job might not be suitable for him, so he persuaded him and asked if he wanted to go to back to school.
“What should I study?” Chang Xiaojia asked Xie Li.
Xie Li said, “Study whatever you want to work in.” After saying that, he added, “But not as a real estate agent.”
Chang Xiaojia thought for a long time and said, “How about opening a pet clinic in the future?”
Xie Li asked him, “As a veterinarian?”
Chang Xiaojia nodded.
Imagining Chang Xiaojia in a white coat in the future, Xie Li suddenly felt a bit moved and said, “I think it’s a good idea.”
But Chang Xiaojia’s foundation was not good, and if he wanted to prepare for school, he needed to attend a cram school first. Xie Li spent money to enroll him in a cram school, bought a car to pick him up and drop him off for classes, and his own savings suddenly seemed meager.
Working overtime at the police station at night had become the norm. There was a major drug-related case recently, and Xie Li’s team was investigating it. Overtime had become a regular occurrence.
After Xu Hao joined, he became colleagues with Xie Li in the same special investigation team, and they worked overtime together every day. One evening, seeing Xie Li standing alone by the window at the end of the corridor, smoking, Xu Hao walked over and patted his shoulder.
Xie Li turned to look at him and then glanced outside the window.
Xu Hao said, “It’s been tough lately.”
Xie Li shook his head, “It’s okay.” For him, the work wasn’t too strenuous, but he was worried about Chang Xiaojia’s several years of study ahead. It might require lowering the living standards for both of them, making him feel a bit restless and anxious.
Plus, where could he get enough money to open a pet clinic for Chang Xiaojia? If Chang Xiaojia worked in another pet hospital, how could he enjoy the scenario of having Chang Xiaojia, in a white coat, pinned to the desk in his office… Xie Li shook his head to dispel the wandering thoughts.
Xu Hao couldn’t quite understand Xie Li’s anxiety.
After a while, Xie Li said, “The main worry is that it’s tough for my boyfriend.”
Xu Hao was stunned and suddenly realized that when Xie Li mentioned his boyfriend, he was referring to Chang Xiaojia. He felt a strange and indescribable sensation, raised his hand to pretend to cough lightly, and asked, “Isn’t Chang Xiaojia going to work?”
Xie Li said, “I want him to go back to school.”
Xu Hao didn’t know what to say and silently returned to the interrogation room to continue working.
When Xie Li returned home, it was already late at night. As he opened the door and walked into the living room, he heard someone ask him, “Back already?”
He was startled and quickly turned on the living room light, only to see Shi Hongqian sleeping on the sofa in the dark.
Shi Hongqian was still covered with a blanket, and he sat up, putting his index finger to his lips, “Shh,” then said to Xie Li, “Young Master Jia has already gone to sleep. Don’t wake him.”
Xie Li looked confused, “When did you come back?”
Shi Hongqian said, “Today.”
Xie Li felt like he should have many questions to ask him, but for a moment, he couldn’t remember what they were. So, he just pointed to the guest room, “why don’t you go rest on the bed.”
Shi Hongqian didn’t get up, only saying, “No need, I’ll sleep on the sofa.”
After a whole day of work, Xie Li was exhausted and didn’t say anything more. He quickly took a shower, climbed into bed, and slept while hugging Chang Xiaojia.
After about a week, Xie Li finished the busy cases at work and finally had time to sit down and talk with Shi Hongqian.
Shi Hongqian said he wouldn’t go back to Harbor City. His foot had undergone surgery, and although it looked much better than the initial limping appearance, a careful look revealed a slight tilt while walking.
Xie Li didn’t say anything, just looked at Chang Xiaojia.
The three of them were eating at a restaurant, with Chang Xiaojia sitting beside Xie Li, casually saying, “If he doesn’t want to go back, then let him stay with us. Staying here is also good.”
Actually, Xie Li didn’t mind if Shi Hongqian stayed. He was just thinking that having three people living in his small two-bedroom apartment was a bit crowded. If Shi Hongqian was going to stay with them in the future, he would need to find a larger house.
The anxiety of not having enough money surfaced again, and Xie Li couldn’t help but run his hand through his hair. Then he picked up a cup and poured himself a glass of cold water.
Suddenly, Shi Hongqian said, “I bought a house.”
Water almost sprayed out of Xie Li’s mouth.
Both Chang Xiaojia and Shi Hongqian looked at him.
Xie Li wiped his mouth with a tissue and asked Shi Hongqian, “Where did you get the money?”
Shi Hongqian glanced at Chang Xiaojia, lowered his head to use chopsticks to pick up food and put it into his mouth, seemingly casually saying, “Sold one of Young Master Jia’s bar in Harbor City and dealt with some other assets.”
Chang Xiaojia didn’t say anything.
Shi Hongqian continued, “I bought a house in Chongfeng, and the remaining money has all been transferred to Young Master Jia’s account.”
Chang Xiaojia then said, somewhat surprised, “Really?”
Shi Hongqian nodded.
Chang Xiaojia asked him, “Is there enough money for me to open a pet clinic?”
After thinking for a moment, Shi Hongqian said, “Should be enough.”
Chang Xiaojia said without much expression, “That’s good.”
Xie Li felt that his emotions were a bit complicated, so he could only pick up the cup and take another sip of cold water.
Indeed, Shi Hongqian accompanied Chang Xiaojia to open a pet clinic not far from Xie Li’s home. Since Chang Xiaojia still had to study, Shi Hongqian usually manned the clinic, and they also hired a veterinarian to provide medical services. Chang Xiaojia would only help out when he wasn’t in class.
Xie Li passed by that pet clinic every day while driving.
One day, he parked the car on the roadside, waiting for Chang Xiaojia. He saw Shi Hongqian standing in front of the clinic in a white coat, talking to a young man holding a Golden Retriever. The young man was a head taller than Shi Hongqian, wearing a hoodie and sports pants, with a warm smile.
After that, Xie Li often saw him at the pet clinic.
One evening, Chang Xiaojia realized that he had left a textbook at the clinic and asked Xie Li to help him retrieve it.
Xie Li walked down the street to the clinic, opened the glass door with the key, and didn’t turn on the lights. He walked inside by the faint light coming in from outside.
After taking two steps, he heard Shi Hongqian’s soft hum coming from the consultation room. He didn’t react immediately, but when he reached the doorway, he saw Shi Hongqian being pressed against the table by someone. He still had his upper body covered with a white coat.
Xie Li cursed in his mind, quickly retreated, and didn’t know if the people inside noticed him or not.
It wasn’t until he stood on the street that he reacted. Someone had beaten him to what he wanted to do. He hastily locked the door, forgot about Chang Xiaojia’s textbook, and walked home in big strides.
looks like Xie Li will have to plan another exciting scenario with Chang Xiaojia as someone already beat him to this one😅😅.
Anyway this is finally it THE END!