Blinded chapter 52

When Shi Hongqian drove them home later, Chang Xiaojia sat in the car without saying a word. It was already past four in the morning when they arrived home, and daylight was approaching.

Xie Li was probably extremely exhausted. When Chang Xiaojia went to take a shower, he leaned against the wall and sat on the floor. After a short while, he tilted his head, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.

Later, he vaguely felt someone touching him, but he had no energy left to open his eyes. He just raised his hand and grabbed the person’s hand in front of him, murmuring, “Xiaojia.” In his half-asleep state, he thought that he didn’t have the strength to be intimate with Chang Xiaojia anymore and asked him to rest early.

Chang Xiaojia squatted in front of him and said, “Take off your clothes.”

Xie Li didn’t react.

So, Chang Xiaojia reached out to help him undress.

The process was actually quite difficult. Initially, Xie Li didn’t cooperate and instead grabbed his hand, saying, “Go to sleep, Xiaojia.”

However, Chang Xiaojia was persistent. He had to take off Xie Li’s clothes, wet a towel with hot water to wipe his body, and finally helped him lie down on the bed.

As soon as he touched the bed, he fell into a deep sleep. Chang Xiaojia couldn’t even push him towards the center of the bed.

Later, Chang Xiaojia got into bed himself, leaving a bedside lamp on. Carefully avoiding Xie Li’s injured left arm, he lifted Xie Li’s hand and hugged himself, then closed his eyes to sleep.

Xie Li slept from early morning until the afternoon. He was awakened by the ringing of his phone. Still groggy, he groped in the direction of the ringing sound for quite a while before finding his phone.

But when he saw the incoming call displaying Chang Guanshan’s name, he suddenly became alert. He lowered his head and glanced at the sleeping Chang Xiaojia, then answered the phone, “Mr. Chang.”

Chang Xiaojia was also awakened from his deep sleep, frowning impatiently.

Chang Guanshan asked him, “Are you at home?”

Xie Li said, “Yes, Mr. Chang.”

Chang Guanshan asked, “Is Xiaojia there too?”

Xie Li raised his hand to touch Chang Xiaojia’s hair, inadvertently pulling on the wound on his left arm, causing a slight frown. He replied, “Yes.”

Chang Guanshan said, “Come over for dinner with Xiaojia in the evening. We have guests, so tidy up a bit.”

Xie Li responded, “Okay.”

After hanging up the phone, he lowered his head and saw that Chang Xiaojia still had a displeased expression. He reached out, pinching his nose, and called softly, “Xiaojia.”

Chang Xiaojia, breathing somewhat uncomfortably, turned his head away.

Xie Li didn’t use too much force, but his fingers continued to play with his nose. Later, when Chang Xiaojia opened his eyes and pushed him away, annoyed by being awakened, Xie Li hugged him from behind, gently rubbing his nose against Chang Xiaojia’s face, repeatedly calling out, “Xiaojia, Xiaojia…”

Chang Xiaojia struggled for a while but then stopped moving.

Looking into his eyes, Xie Li slowly approached and kissed his lips.

It had been a long time since they kissed properly. Xie Li almost couldn’t remember when was the last time they kissed passionately. The last memory he had of Chang Xiaojia was their argument before parting ways.

Chang Xiaojia’s lips were slightly cooler than his, giving a somewhat chilly feeling, but as long as this mouth wasn’t biting, it was obedient and soft.

Xie Li liked kissing him, holding his slender body tightly, and his palms caressing the smooth skin. Xie Li felt the surge of desire in his body, exerting more force, holding onto Chang Xiaojia even tighter.

Chang Xiaojia raised his hands, embracing Xie Li’s shoulders, responding to him with his body.

After their intimacy, Xie Li lay flat on the bed, allowing Chang Xiaojia to lie on top of him. Their breaths were not completely calm, and the skin pressed against each other rubbed gently.

Xie Li stroked Chang Xiaojia’s slightly sweaty hair and said, “Your father wants us to join him for dinner.”

Chang Xiaojia leaned his face on Xie Li’s shoulder, not saying anything.

Xie Li continued, “Xiaojia, can we not provoke your father and brother for now?”

Chang Xiaojia raised his head to look at him, his face expressionless.

Xie Li sighed deeply, “It’s not the right time; we don’t have a way.”

Chang Xiaojia asked him, “Then when will there be a way?”

Xie Li could only tell him, “Just wait a bit longer.”

Chang Xiaojia sneered and turned his head again, speaking in a cold tone, “What plan do you have?”

Xie Li couldn’t tell him the truth. He remained silent for a long time and asked, “If one day I take you away from here, would you come with me?”

Chang Xiaojia didn’t answer immediately. After a long while, he said, “Let’s talk about that when the day comes.”

Xie Li knew that Chang Xiaojia didn’t believe him, but he was helpless. He couldn’t tell him everything about the true circumstances of his biological mother being killed by Chang Guanshan, he didn’t have the confidence to let Chang Xiaojia know his identity as an undercover cop. He couldn’t bear the potential consequences.

Moreover, even when the day came for him to complete the mission and when both Chang Guanshan and Chang Xin received punishment, he didn’t dare to expect that Chang Xiaojia would forgive him. At that time, what would be Chang Xiaojia’s reaction? Xie Li didn’t dare to think about it.

At dinner in the evening, Xie Li learned that the guest Chang Guanshan had invited was a high-ranking official from a government department in the harbor city, named Meng Zhitao, along with his wife and daughter.

Meng Zhitao’s daughter was named Meng Haili, just returned from studying abroad, and she was said to be young and beautiful.

Xie Li went to the main building with Chang Xiaojia and Shi Hongqian. When they arrived, the guests had just arrived as well. Xie Li saw Chang Xin personally opening the car door, extending a courteous hand to help Meng Haili out of the car.

Meng Haili revealed a gentle smile, her eyes shining when looking at Chang Xin.

Xie Li hadn’t forgotten that just a week ago, Chang Xin was living with a young girl at home.

However, Chang Xin’s attitude toward Meng Haili was completely different. He appeared polite and gentle, behaving suavely and decently. When Meng Haili spoke, he always listened attentively with a patient gaze.

Unlike Chang Xin’s suit and tie, Chang Xiaojia wore a loose round-neck sweater, and his hair, not caring about it, softly fell on his forehead. He looked like a university student who had entered the wrong event.

When Chang Xiaojia arrived, Chang Guanshan gave him a stern look, and even the formally dressed Xie Li suffered from the consequences.

Xie Li was well-dressed, but his lips and neck were covered with wounds, and the back of his hand was wrapped in gauze. He looked handsome and rogue, especially prominent when standing next to Chang Xiaojia. Even when Meng Haili spoke with Chang Xin, her attention was occasionally drawn towards him.

That night, in addition to inviting Meng Zhitao’s family, Chang Guanshan also invited his wife Ye Xinzhi’s younger brother, Ye Shaoyin.

Ye Shaoyin was not from Hong Fang, but he helped Chang Guanshan and his son manage their business. This was the first time Xie Li had seen him. He was in his thirties, somewhat resembling his sister Ye Xinzhi in facial features. It was said that family resemblance could be seen between the nephew and uncle, and some similarities with Chang Xin could be discerned from his face.

When Chang Xiaojia arrived, Ye Shaoyin waved from afar, teasing, “Isn’t this Second Young Master?”

Chang Xin came over to introduce Xie Li to Ye Shaoyin. When he mentioned Ye Shaoyin, he said that he was currently the deputy general manager of Hongji Pharmaceuticals.

Xie Li shook hands with Ye Shaoyin.

Ye Shaoyin looked at the scars on Xie Li’s lips and neck, smiling and saying, “These look like bite marks? Not bad.”

Xie Li also smiled, “Bitten by a stray cat.”

Ye Shaoyin teased, “You dare to grab a wild cat; impressive. No wonder my brother-in-law and Xin both value you.”

Xie Li glanced at Chang Xiaojia, who was looking displeased, and ultimately just smiled without saying anything.

Chang Xiaojia: Meow—