097. Have a Good Rest
Qin Yang had obviously lied to him, but when did he start lying?
This question had to be traced back to the first day they met … That collision outside the dormitory? No, at that time, although He Jin had heard of Qin Yang's name, they didn't know each other at all. He believed that Qin Yang wasn't so overpowered that he would know that he was Little Immortal Ah Jin just by bumping into him.
At the very least, it was after he logged into the game for the first time. Wait, it was the helmet … Lucky draw information?
He Jin's pupils instantly dilated. Shang Huo was a famous person in God and Devil and a famous game streamer. Perhaps he had some way of obtaining his personal information. And when he logged in for the first time, Shang Huo had specifically asked him if he had gotten into Huaxia University …
If Shang Huo had found out then, then on that day at the lake, Qin Yang already knew that he was Ah Jin?
He Jin frowned. Actually, when he heard Qin Yang's voice for the first time, it was too similar to Shang Huo's voice, which aroused He Jin's suspicions. He remembered that on the lake, a girl had also mentioned this. She had even asked Qin Yang if he played games, but Qin Yang had said no, which dispelled He Jin's suspicions. After that, He Jin had fallen into this mindset, feeling that Qin Yang and Shang Huo were definitely not the same person.
Did that mean that Qin Yang had already lied then? He Jin was terrified as he thought about it. He closed his eyes and told himself not to think so badly of Qin Yang. He was so famous in the game. Perhaps he had hidden his identity in real life to avoid trouble … But at least Shang Huo's online promise of "I won't be curious about who you are in real life" had gone back on his word.
Could it be that it was because of that promise that Qin Yang didn't reveal his identity in the game?
He Jin tried hard to find an excuse for Qin Yang, but when he thought of how he had been deeply distressed, torn apart, and blamed himself for liking two people at the same time, anger rose in his heart … Even though he knew that Qin Yang probably didn't have any ill intentions, this kind of deception made He Jin feel like he was being played.
However, aside from this embarrassment and anger, he was so excited that his whole body was numb.
Because this truth was also what he had hoped for. He sighed in his heart. Ah, Qin Yang really is Shang Huo. They are the same person. Knowing that the person he liked also happened to like him, that despicable fluke had suddenly come true. It felt like a dream, without any sense of reality.
Joy, anger, confusion, conflict … He Jin was so conflicted that he didn't know how to describe his feelings.
He didn't sleep the entire night, but because he had to work, He Jin woke up on time. When he went downstairs and saw Qin Yang's stepmother, He Jin politely greeted her. "Good morning, Auntie."
"Hey, Xiao He, you're up so early?" The woman had prepared an exquisite breakfast and warmly invited He Jin to eat. She then asked, "Where's Yang Yang?"
He Jin glanced upstairs. There was no movement. "I don't know …"
The woman frowned slightly. "Aiya, really. Your friend is still sleeping in. I'll go wake him up."
He Jin recalled what had happened in the game last night, as well as the message she had sent him at four in the morning. He quickly stopped her and said, "It's fine. Let him sleep."
The woman rarely asked about Qin Yang's private matters. When she heard He Jin say this, she smiled and didn't disturb him. "This child is really … He sleeps in almost every day during the holidays. He only woke up early yesterday when he went out with you."
He Jin was stunned and asked curiously, "What time does he wake up every day?"
The woman said, "Around eleven or twelve. I'll wake up after lunch."
He Jin asked, "Aren't you going to reprimand him for waking up so late?"
It's not good for his health … His father is the same. When he's busy, he won't sleep for days and nights. He relies on those health supplements and coffee to support himself. I've reminded him, but he doesn't listen. Yangyang is like him. They have their own ideas. In their hearts, there are more important things than sleeping and waking up early. Please, it's also possible that they will only know the importance of their health after suffering. Otherwise, they won't listen to anyone's advice. "
The woman had an indulgent smile and gentleness on her face. He Jin thought that this was also a form of love. He also hoped that his mother could be like this woman and loosen her grip a little to let him get some fresh air. From the small details of waking up early to his entire life, he wanted him to experience it himself. Even if there was suffering, he wanted him to suffer it himself …
He Jin asked again, "Why haven't I seen Qin Yang's father these past two days?"
The woman shook her head helplessly. "He's still asleep. Recently, he's been doing business with Americans. I don't understand how Americans work … But you asked yesterday. I heard that Yang Yang's friend is here and asked me to entertain him … What do you want to eat for lunch? I'll get the part-time worker to buy it when she comes over later."
She didn't care much about Qin Yang and didn't know that He Jin usually went out to work.
He Jin shook his head and said apologetically, "Auntie, I have to go out to work in a while. I'll eat at the shop. You don't have to prepare lunch and dinner for me." With that said, He Jin finished the last mouthful of millet porridge and stood up. "It's getting late. I have to go out."
The woman stood up. "Ah, why do you have to work during the holidays? It's so hard … Shall I get Yang Yang to send you? "
"There's no need. I'll take the subway." He Jin changed his shoes at the entryway and smiled as he waved at her.
The woman walked him all the way to the door. When He Jin's figure disappeared from her sight, she returned to wake the two children up. When she went upstairs, she heard the door open with a bang. Qin Yang rushed out of his room and asked with a dark expression, "Auntie Jiang, where's He Jin?"
The woman said, "Little He just left. Why did you … drink? You reek of alcohol … "
Qin Yang asked in a panic, "Just left? What do you mean? He left with something? "
The woman said in confusion, "What thing? I think he was just carrying a school bag. He said he was going to work … "
"How long has he been gone?" Qin Yang hurriedly buttoned his shirt and asked as he put on his clothes.
The woman said, "About ten minutes."
Qin Yang didn't say anything else. He wanted to call He Jin, but after what happened last night, he felt a little awkward talking to He Jin directly. He put on his clothes as fast as he could and drove out. He chased He Jin all the way to the subway entrance, but he didn't see He Jin.
After sitting in the car for a while, Qin Yang sent He Jin a message. "You went to work? Why didn't you call me? "
After a while, He Jin replied. "I'm already on the subway. Have a good rest."
… Huh? Have a good rest?
These four words were a little thought-provoking.
Qin Yang had used his real identity to send He Jin a message. The other party didn't know that he had drunk last night and slept in the wee hours of the morning. Why did he tell him to have a good rest for no reason?
Qin Yang still had a vague impression of what had happened a few hours ago. He furrowed his brows. Could He Jin have seen the news?
That shouldn't be the case. He was so heartless. He probably slept very early last night …
Qin Yang rubbed his throbbing temples and couldn't help but ask tentatively, "Did you sleep well last night?"
He Jin: "Not really."
Qin Yang: "…"
Qin Yang: "Why? Is the bed uncomfortable? "
He Jin: "My wristband seems to be broken. It vibrated for an entire night."
Qin Yang: "…"
He had completely forgotten about that! Qin Yang thought nervously. Had the messages he had sent been seen or not? It would be over if they were seen. It would be so embarrassing!
Qin Yang: "Did someone send you a message?"
He Jin stood in the subway and looked at Qin Yang's reply with a string of black lines hanging over his bruised eyes … You're still pretending! Don't you know who sent me a message?!
He avoided answering Qin Yang's probing and directly replied, "I heard from Auntie Jiang that you used to sleep in. I didn't see you just now, so I guessed you were still asleep. I'll be there soon by subway. It's fine."
Qin Yang: "…" Was he thinking too much?
Qin Yang didn't ask anymore. He Jin put away his wristband and sighed.
It was still slow to take the subway. When He Jin arrived at the cafe, he was half an hour late, but K didn't say anything. Anyway, temporary work was paid by the hour. It was all up to him.
He Jin changed his clothes and made himself a cup of espresso to refresh himself. But because he hadn't slept all night, after noon, He Jin soon couldn't hold on and began to feel sleepy. Coupled with thinking about Qin Yang and Shang Huo, He Jin was completely dizzy. He made the wrong three cups of coffee the whole day and smashed a cup. He spaced out countless times and kept yawning.
K couldn't stand it anymore. He pulled He Jin, who looked exhausted, and asked, "What's wrong with you? You're not in a good state today. "
He Jin kept apologizing, and his voice was slightly hoarse because he didn't get enough rest. "Yes, I didn't sleep well last night."
K didn't want to criticize him. He was mainly concerned because he looked too pale. "If you really can't do it, go back and rest. It's not like you can't ask for leave."
He Jin had always attached great importance to attendance and attitude. If he asked for leave not long after he started this job, it would leave a bad impression on others. He wanted to honestly explain the reason to K, but he didn't know where to start. Thinking of K's teasing words about him and Qin Yang the day before yesterday, He Jin couldn't help asking, "K, can I talk to you about homosexuality?"
K's eyes instantly lit up. "Sure. What's the matter?"
He Jin: "When did you know you were gay?"
K: "Junior high school."
He Jin was surprised. "So early?"
"Yes, I developed at that time and became sexually impulsive. Then I found that I wasn't interested in girls." K glanced at He Jin lightly and asked with a smile, "What about you?"
"I …" He Jin was so nervous that his fingers trembled. He instinctively wanted to deny it, but his relationship with Qin Yang had already forced him to a crossroad that he had to say. If he couldn't get over this hurdle, his so-called fantasy of breaking through the shackles might never come true.
"Not long ago," He Jin said with difficulty, as if his soul was struggling to break free from the thorns that bound him. He stood under the dim light covered in blood, trembling with fear. "About three months ago …"
K: "Was it because you found that you liked a boy?"
He Jin: "Yes."
K: "Are you afraid?"
He Jin nodded gently. "Yes."
K smiled and encouraged him. "Don't be afraid. It's always like this. When I first found out that I was different from others, I was also very afraid. But no matter how I deceived myself, I can't pretend to be like a normal person. This is my nature."
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