Chapter 154 - Scene of b.l.o.o.d.y Slaughter.

Translated by Eve

Edited by Serefina

12. Scene of b.l.o.o.d.y Slaughter.

Han Wenqian felt as if he were being choked, rendering him unable to speak.

Although he felt indescribable pain, he could not let himself do what he wanted. He had to take proper care of Xie He. Han Wenqian quickly reached over to carry Xie He out of the tub. He then placed the young man onto the hospital bed. One side of Xie Hes body had been scalded red. There were a few blisters that had formed. Han Wenqian carefully avoided touching them. He did his best not to let his hands shake while he quickly called the doctor on duty.

When the doctor saw Xie He, he frowned. During Xie Hes hospital stay, he had inevitably developed a bit of a kins.h.i.+p towards him. He was such a good child but had ended up like thishe had just recovered yet was now burned. Although the doctor knew that Han Wenqian was not someone to provoke, he couldnt help but scold him. The other was an adult but still couldnt take care of a patient! From beginning to end, Han Wenqian didnt say a word.

After the doctor left, Han Wenqian stood before Xie He again. He lowered his gaze, hiding the pain in his eyes. In a soft voice, he said, Youre not dirty. My

Xiao

Xin is the cleanest of them all. Youre not dirty in the least.

Xie He didnt listen. He still kept on repeating those words, murmuring to himself, Im so dirtytheyve all been inside me, so many people have been inside me, Im so G.o.dd.a.m.n dirtyso disgusting.

Han Wenqian clenched his fists tightly, preventing himself from shaking. What had he been thinking back then? Why did he have to trick Xie He into believing that? Han Wenqian took in a deep, cold breath and slowly parted his lips. He cupped Xie Hes face and earnestly said, They never laid hands on you. I lied back then. Actually, I had saved you.

Stupefied, Xie He said, Youre lying.

Han Wenqian peered into Xie Hes eyes and stressed, Im not lying. They really never laid hands on you. That dayit was me.

He shut his eyes, pained. He finally admitted it. It was me. From beginning to end, only Ive ever touched you.

Xie He finally showed a bit of a reaction. He turned to look at Han Wenqian. Why did you say that then? Whywhydid you have to treat me like that?

Han Wenqian opened his mouth but could not form any words.

Xie He stared at Han Wenqian, who looked like he wanted to say something but was hesitating. The colour in his eyes dulled. Once again, they turned into a numbed, ashen hue. He said, Youre lying. It wasnt you, it wasnt you.

For a moment, a sliver of madness flashed through his eyes. His tone turned odd. I know why you treated me like that. You wanted me to be in pain. You wanted to torment me, so that Id leave the Han Family.

Xie He laughed. I understand now, I understand everything.

Han Wenqian looked at Xie He like this. He felt like it wasnt just Xie He who was turning insane, but him as wellhe felt like he was about to go mad.

Perhapsfrom the day he was reborn, he had already gone mad.

Han Wenqian wanted to reach out and touch the young man before him. However, the others body was full of wounds. He didnt know where to put his hands. Furthermore, Han Wenqian was well aware that the wounds this young man carried were not limited to visible physical wounds. What had been more severely hurt was the others heart. As long as he still lived on this planet, as long as he breathed, a slight touch from anyone would cause him immense pain.

There was no medication that could fix this.

I told you, they didnt do anything to you that day. Han Wenqians voice was ice-cold, just like how his blood felt at this moment. Im not lying. Theres no reason for me to lie.

Xie He stared into Han Wenqians dark black eyes and listened to the others raspy voice. It was as if he suddenly recalled some horrifying memories as he suddenly shrunk back, a terrified expression flas.h.i.+ng across his face. He stammered, I-I understand. You didnt lie to me, you didnt lie to me.

Xie Hes fearful expression was like icy water battering against Han Wenqians heart. He wanted to reach out and embrace the other but knew that he couldnt. In the end, his hand halted in midair. However, despite the fact that he had not completed his action, Xie He was still extremely afraid. He shrieked in alarm, Dont touch me! I believe you! So dont touch me!

Han Wenqian watched him in silence for a long time before slowly and carefully tying Xie He to the bed. This was to ensure that the other would not hurt himself. He then stood up and exited the room, his back an image of loneliness and dejection.

Han Wenqian didnt leave though. He just stood still outside the room, like a sculpture.

He stood there for about two or three hours. When he figured that Xie He was likely asleep, he quietly made his way back in.

The young man lay on the bed. Han Wenqian could faintly make out the outline of the others thin body. The originally pretty and exquisite face now looked worn due to the torment and ailments from which he had suffered. Xie Hes eyebrows were tightly knitted.

Han Wenqian stood before the bed quietly, regarding the other with a longing gaze.

Before his rebirth, he had only thought of the other as a younger brother. After his rebirth, he had treated him like an enemy. He didnt know from when it began but these emotions had begun to change. He no longer saw him as a younger brother or enemy, but something else entirely. Possessiveness filled his thoughts, causing the other to become an existence that toed the line between being someone he loved and someone he hated.

It was only when he found out that he never had reason to hate him did he finally allow himself to love this person with everything he had. He didnt have to feel pain from feeling conflicted. However, the moment he found out was also the moment the pain he had inflicted in the past had transformed into ruthless sharp knives that turned around and stabbed him.

They let him know just how impulsive and stupid he had been. They let him know that he himself was the most powerless when it came to regrets.

Han Wenqians fingertips gently touched the short hair on Xie Hes forehead. They then swept over the others long, curled lashes. Pain nearly seeped out from his eyes.

What I wish foris to have been able to have known everything just a bit earlier. How good would it have been if I had fallen in love with you just a bit earlier?

If so, I would have protected you properly. I would have never let anything hurt you.

Xie He suddenly s.h.i.+fted. He looked very uncomfortable, as if he were in the midst of a nightmare. He tried to wrap his arms around himself, but because his arms were strapped to the edges of the bed, they couldnt move. After a few seconds, he suddenly let out a low sob.

Because his voice was very quiet, Han Wenqian could only hear what he was saying by bringing his ears to his lips.

He then heard Xie He cry out in a pained, despairing, powerless voice, No

Gege.

..dont.

Han Wenqians eyes reddened.

A long time later, his lips trembled and a hoa.r.s.e voice came out. Dont be afraidI wont hurt you again, for real.

I will never hurt you again. Because I love you.

Ding, the target Han Wenqians Favourability Value +2. The current Favourability Value is 96.

Xie HeAh, the weather looks pretty good today. Smile.JPG

444Host

dada,

you seem to be in a really good mood, ne. O(_)O~

Xie HeIts alright. Its pretty interesting playing this tragedy game with my boyfriend. I had already thought up yesterdays lines from the moment he tricked me into thinking that I had been gangr*ped. Only by doing this kind of thing can I make life be a bit more fun when I dont have a s.e.x life. Hehe.

444

Xie HeMoreover, hes cooperating with me so well. I cant help but want to play with him a bit more. ?

444_(:)_

Xie HeIll have to make sure

Gege

s Favourability Value doesnt rise too quickly. Hows

Xiao

Qin lately?

444Not too well. Han Wenqian hates him to the bone. Hes not sparing anything and is attacking him fiercely. Hes all but outright killed the guy. _(:)_

Xie HeOh, then hell probably make his way over soon. ?

444(o) Oh.

Today, Han Wenqian had to go to the company for some business. He arranged for a nurse to take care of Xie He.

Xie He sat in his room, bored. After some time, Mother and Father Han came to visit. Actually, they had come to see Xie He several times before. In the beginning, Xie He had been unconscious. Later on, because Xie He always looked really afraid, like he didnt dare to see them, they didnt come often so as to avoid upsetting him. Even so, they had always paid attention to Xie Hes situation.

Han Chengshan looked like he had aged many years. He had many more white hairs on his temples now. He looked at Xie He. This boy had been a suns.h.i.+ne-like cheerful young man not long ago. Now, he was sensitive and timid, and covered in scars. He had lost both hands and had become addicted to drugs. Han Wenqian, that unfilial son! When Han Chengshan thought of this, anguish arose in his eyes.

Of his two sons, one was ruined and the other would soon go insane. Was this retribution for the terrible things he had done back then?

He had been taking care of his body and been doing charity work these last few years. But that didnt make up for the people he had hurt in the past. Even so, why did the retribution have to land on his children instead of him?

Han Chengshan said,

Xiao

Xin, dont worry. Well find the best doctor to operate on your hands.

Xie He cowered and said, OK.

When Han Chengshan saw this, he put a hand on his chest and coughed. He said, I know that this isnt enough to make things up to you. Its my fault for not having looked after Wenqian properly, and for not having taken proper care of you. I

cough cough

.

Mother Han helped rub his chest, sorrow in her eyes. Dont speak of it anymore. Youre scaring

Xiao

Xin.

Seeing that Xie He really looked helpless and afraid, Han Chengshan dropped the topic right away.

Mother Han forced a smile and said to Xie He, Dont overthink things. Rest well and get better. When youre better, well bring you home. Were all waiting for you, OK?

Xie He averted his gaze, not meeting her eyes. He didnt say anything either.

The elderly couple sat there for a while. When they realized that Xie He looked very uncomfortable, they didnt continue to stay long and left, sadness in their eyes. Every time they saw Xie He like this, their hearts would ache.

Xie He watched them leave with a timid gaze. When the room was empty, he continued to stare off into s.p.a.ce.

Xie HeFinally managed to send them away. Its rare for Han Wenqian not to be around. Such a precious chance to see

Xiao

Qin. Time is precious, ah, hehe.

444How did you know he came?

Xie HeA cornered dog will jump over the wall. He can only use me now. Im soft and easy to manipulate. Im also Han Wenqians weak point. If he doesnt come for me, who would he go to? He didnt let me off in the last life either. Smile.JPG

444

After a period of time, a male doctor wearing a surgical mask entered.

Xie He didnt seem to notice him. He continued to s.p.a.ce out. The nurse, however, gave the doctor a curious look. She thought,

I dont recognize this doctor, ah.

Regardless, she didnt react. The doctor then walked over and stabbed a syringe into her neck, causing her to faint.

Qin Ye gently placed the nurse onto the ground and turned to look at Xie He.

He hadnt been doing too well as of late. Han Wenqian seemed to be able to predict his moves, always forcing him into dead ends. Qin Ye had wanted to take revenge but ended up suffering defeat time and time again. When he thought he had nothing lefthe remembered Xie He.

According to his sources, Han Wenqian had been spending nearly all his time at the hospital. The reason was obvious.

Qin Ye didnt understand. Han Wenqian had been trying to ruin Xie He back then. Why did he suddenly act as if he cared deeply for the other? Nonetheless, there was no need to understand. All he needed to know was that Han Wenqian really cared for Xie He. Xie He could be used to threaten Han Wenqian.

Qin Ye took off his mask and smiled at Xie He. He said, Xiao

Xin

, do you still recognize me?

Xie Hes head turned his head over. It seemed to take him some time to recognize Qin Ye. He cowered, afraid. In a quiet, trembling voice, he said, Dont come for me. I cant help you. I cant help you. Han Wenqian wont let me off.

Qin Ye sized Xie He up. The young man in front of him had become even thinner. His face was pointy. Within his glistening black eyes was fear. He was no longer as calm and unperturbed as he had used to be.

He had heard that Xie He wasnt doing well but he hadnt thought that it was this bad.

Qin Ye couldnt help but think back to the first time they had met. Although the other had been feeble-looking, he still seemed rather normal. But now, Xie He was like an injured little animal. He would be afraid and touchy whenever anyone approached. Just how had Han Wenqian been taking care of him? Didnt he really care for him?

Why was Xie Hes condition worsening?

Qin Ye suddenly felt a shred of anger. If Han Wenqian couldnt take good care of Xie He, then he might as well take him away. Qin Ye didnt know why he had this kind of thoughtbut as reality showed, he hadnt been able to forget Xie He after all this time.

He had always been thinking of him and worrying about him.

And right now, everything he saw only strengthened his resolve to take Xie He away! He would steal him from Han Wenqians hands!

Ding, Qin Yes Favourability Value +10. The current Favourability Value is 85.

Qin Ye spoke to Xie He in a soft voice, Dont worry. I didnt come to have you help me. But I will have to wrong you just a bit. When youre better, Ill take you away from here. You wont have to fear Han Wenqian anymore.

He stuffed Xie Hes mouth with a handkerchief. He then tied the others wrists and ankles. Under Xie Hes alarmed gaze, he gave him a tranquilizer shot. He then stuffed Xie He into the closet.

Han Wenqian kept a very close eye on this place. Qin Ye would not be able to smuggle Xie He out of the hospital. It had already been very difficult to sneak in.

After Qin Ye made all his preparations, he didnt leave. He just waited there calmly.

He knew that he was doing this risky move out of desperation. It was a gamble. He was gambling on just how much Han Wenqian cared about Xie He. But he had already reached this point. If he didnt take the risk, would Han Wenqian let him off?

Han Wenqian had been worried about Xie He the entire time. When he finished his business, he rushed back. However, as soon as he entered the hospital room, what he saw caused his heart to go ice-cold.

The bed was empty and Xie He was nowhere to be seen. The nurse that had been taking care of Xie He was on the ground and Qin Ye was clad in a white lab coat. He was sitting on the sofa, beaming at Han Wenqian as if he had been waiting for him.

Intense terror made Han Wenqian nearly lose all rationality. He grabbed Qin Ye by the collar and shouted angrily, Wheres Lin Xin?! Whered you take him?!

Qin Ye had a grudge against his family. He had framed Lin Xin and forced him in the past. He would hurt Lin Xin!

Qin Ye glanced at the hand Han Wenqian had on his collar. He c.o.c.ked a brow and smiled. Dont get all agitated. I hid him in a really safe place. As long as you cooperate, I guarantee that nothing will happen to him.

Han Wenqians eyes were filled with an icy, murderous intent. His face was tense. After some time, he finally regained his cool. He slowly let go and said in a low voice, What do you want?

Before he could ensure Xie Hes safety, he could not even the slightest risk.

Qin Ye was a bit surprised. He had yet to make his threats but Han Wenqian was already so cooperative. It seems like he had underestimated how much Xie He meant to Han Wenqian. Qin Ye raised a brow and said, You seem to really care about him. I really dont get it. Can you tell me why? If you care about him so much, why did you treat him like that in the past?

Han Wenqian looked at him with a frigid gaze. That has nothing to do with you. I know that your target is me. Tell me your conditions. Dontdont hurt Lin Xin. Hes innocent.

Qin Yes expression changed. All of a sudden, he smiled. If someone didnt know what happened had heard this, theyd think that you really loved him.

Han Wenqian clenched his fists tightly, not uttering a sound.

Qin Ye smiled and said, How about this? Kill yourself and Ill let him go. How about it? Although he said this with a smile, there was a sharp coldness filling his eyes.

Back then, Han Chengshans loan sharks had forced Qin Yes father to die. Killing Han Wenqian would count as revenge, wouldnt it?

Han Wenqian didnt hesitate to say, OK.

When Qin Ye heard this, he didnt speak. He didnt walk over. Instead, he stayed on guard and kicked a knife over to Han Wenqians feet. He smiled. Then kill yourself right now.

Han Wenqian bent down to pick up the knife. He didnt blink as he plunged it into his abdomen. He then slowly pulled it out. Blood stained his suit in an instant. From beginning to end, he didnt so much as furrow his brows. His thin lips parted and he looked up to say to Qin Ye, I know that you dont trust me, so this is an act of good faith. But I also dont trust you. Tell me where Lin Xin is first. I have to see that hes fine before I continue.

Qin Ye kept his eyes on Han Wenqian the whole time. The other hadnt hesitated at all with that stab. He was sizing up Han Wenqians combative ability. Neither of them trusted the other. Qin Ye didnt believe that Han Wenqian would really kill himself. However, now that Han Wenqian was injured, Qin Ye thought that he could take advantage of this and kill the other!

Han Wenqians eyes were frosty. He seemed to be able to read Qin Yes plans. He said in a cold voice, Tell me where Lin Xin is and Ill do as you wish. Otherwise, all I have to do is shout and the people outside will charge in. You wont be able to accomplish anything.

Qin Yes expression slowly turned solemn. Things were entering a deadlock. He narrowed his eyes and was silent for a few seconds before saying, Stab yourself again and Ill tell you.

Han Wenqian plunged the knife into his abdomen again, eyes fixed on Qin Ye. He asked, Where is he?

What Qin Ye was thinking, however, was that he could kill Han Wenqian now!

However, at this moment, a soft thump came from the closet. Qin Yes pupils constricted. Xie He had woken up ahead of schedule!

Han Wenqians gaze suddenly became sharp. He pounced at Qin Ye, ice-cold killing intent filling his eyes! Qin Ye could sense that things werent good. He turned to dodge but was slashed in the arm by Han Wenqians swing of the knife. Blood oozed out!

sere: plot hole but why would Lin Xin be afraid of the parents? The most he should feel is sadness for them not actually treating him as a son? Like they didnt do anything to him, no one told him anything about the parents trying to kill him, so all his fear should be on Han Wenqian alone?? Anyway it was kinda irritating me.

Eve: I cant imagine anyone stabbing themself in the gut with no hesitation. Thinking about it just makes meugh. As for why he would be afraid of the parents, probably because of HWQs brainwas.h.i.+ng and the a.s.sociation he subconsciously makes between HWQ and the rest of the Han Family. Hes also not in a good mental state so everything might just be muddled.