What is the saddest thing in the world?
For Chen Qianqing at this moment, knowing the truth is the saddest thing.
After pursuing his love for ten years and imprisoning him for ten years, only after destroying him did he realize that his love had tried to accept him. Is there anything sadder than this? There is not.
After the sexual encounter, Chen Qianqing got up and took a shower. His body was covered in bruises, and there was even some residue between his legs. However, compared to the confusion he felt the first time he was violated by Lu Zhengfei, he now felt completely indifferent.
Lu Zhengfei felt that Chen Qianqing was acting strangely. He watched Chen Qianqing's back but was unable to say anything in the end.
Chen Qianqing entered the bathroom and turned on the hot water.
The steam rising from the hot water clouded the mirror directly in front of him, and the face in the mirror appeared somewhat dim and unclear.
Chen Qianqing reached out and wiped away the steam little by little, staring at his face in the mirror without saying a word.
After a moment, his fingers slowly touched the mirror, as if caressing that pale face. He said, "Chen Qianqing, I'm sorry."
No one responded.
He pressed his forehead against the mirror, and small sobs began to escape from his mouth. He thought he was strong enough, strong enough to face all these strangeness. But when he realized the truth, he found that he couldn't bear it at all, couldn't bear the weight of the truth.
"Qianqing, I'm sorry." Chen Qianqing closed his eyes and, in a daze, saw the person lying on the bed, looking at him with resentment. That person said, "Lu Zhengfei, I'm dead. Isn't that the best revenge on you?"
Chen Qianqing's death was not the best revenge on Lu Zhengfei. His best revenge was to make Lu Zhengfei become Chen Qianqing, to let Lu Zhengfei witness how he personally destroyed everything about Chen Qianqing.
Chen Qianqing squatted on the floor, burying his face in his arms. The hot water pouring down from above made him feel even colder.
Knock knock knock, the bathroom door was knocked, and Lu Zhengfei's voice came from outside, "Qianqing, are you okay?"
Chen Qianqing finally snapped out of it and realized that the water in the water heater had already turned cold.
"I'm fine," Chen Qianqing's voice was hoarse. He re-ignited the water heater and said, "I'll be out soon."
Lu Zhengfei didn't ask any further questions.
Chen Qianqing hurriedly washed away the traces on his body, wrapped himself in a towel, and came out of the bathroom. He looked at Lu Zhengfei and said, "You go wash up. My mom will be back soon."
Lu Zhengfei originally thought that Chen Qianqing would be upset, but he didn't expect him to be so calm.
Lu Zhengfei just responded and went into the bathroom.
Chen Qianqing sat on a chair with aching waist and back. He wanted to smoke again, resisted for a while, but couldn't hold back and took a cigarette from Lu Zhengfei's pocket, sniffing it between his nose for satisfaction.
Ten minutes later, Lu Zhengfei quickly finished his shower and came out with damp hair.
Without even raising his head, Chen Qianqing said, "Go wash the sheets, don't let my mom see them."
Lu Zhengfei: "..." Seeing such a calm lover sometimes makes him feel very sad.
Chen Qianqing's eyebrow raised, "What? Do you want me to do it?"
Lu Zhengfei didn't say anything, just tossed the sheets and walked back into the bathroom.
Chen Qianqing knew that even if it was him, the chance of escaping from Lu Zhengfei was very slim. First of all, this was an unequal competition. Chen Qianqing was an ordinary person, while Lu Zhengfei had many resources at his disposal. Secondly, if he didn't escape, the cost would be huge. He knew that Lu Zhengfei could tolerate anything except... Chen Qianqing leaving him. Finally, if he didn't be with Lu Zhengfei, how could it be considered torture? All of this was what he deserved.
Chen Qianqing smiled and threw the cigarette in his hand into the trash bin, then turned on the computer.
In his previous life, there were many people who dared to bully Chen Qianqing. Whether it was Liu Jingyang, who had already dropped out of school, or Lu Zhengfei's sister, Lu Yiqin, they could easily harm Chen Qianqing. But now things were different. Chen Qianqing promised that if anyone laid a hand on him again, he would make sure that person suffered a miserable death.
Lu Zhengfei finished washing away the marks on the bedsheets with difficulty. As he exited the bathroom, he saw Chen Qianqing sitting in a chair playing a matching game. Lu Zhengfei asked softly, "Qianqing, where is your washing machine?"
Chen Qianqing didn't even turn his head, "Go check the balcony." In truth, he didn't know where it was, he just casually said it.
Lu Zhengfei went to check and came back, "It's not on the balcony..."
Chen Qianqing replied, "Then go check the kitchen."
Lu Zhengfei checked and returned again, "Still not there..."
Chen Qianqing said, "Oh, it should be in the bathroom."
Lu Zhengfei paused, "..."
Luckily, the washing machine was indeed in the bathroom. After washing his hands again, Lu Zhengfei put the bedsheets back in and was about to hang them when he heard Chen Qianqing say, "Wash the clothes you changed into as well."
Lu Zhengfei sighed, "Why didn't you say that earlier?"
Chen Qianqing glanced at him, a look of disdain in his eyes, "You expect my mother to wash them for you when you can't even wash them yourself?"
Lu Zhengfei, "..." Fine, enough said. He obediently took the clothes and went to wash them.
However, this time Lu Zhengfei learned his lesson and also took Chen Qianqing's clothes to wash. But halfway through, Chen Qianqing's mother, Liu Huamei, came back.
As soon as Liu Huamei entered the bathroom, she was surprised to see Lu Zhengfei washing clothes. She asked, "Xiaolu, why are you washing clothes? You should've left them, I'll wash them for you tomorrow."
Lu Zhengfei showed a silly smile, "Aunt, it's alright, I just washed them casually."
Liu Huamei turned around and went into the bedroom, asking Chen Qianqing, who was still playing the game, "What did this child do? Making the guest wash clothes?"
Chen Qianqing didn't raise his head, "I told him to put it in the washing machine. Who knew he would wash them by hand?" - In fact, he knew right away that Lu Zhengfei would wash them by hand when he didn't come in for a while. Lu Zhengfei had some clothes that couldn't be washed in a washing machine. Normally, he had servants who would take care of it at home, but here he could only rely on himself. However, this was definitely not the main reason why Lu Zhengfei didn't use the washing machine. Chen Qianqing glanced at the angry Liu Huamei and knew exactly what Lu Zhengfei was thinking.
Liu Huamei angrily said, "He can't just sit here and play!"
Chen Qianqing pretended to be pitiful, "Mom, my leg still hurts, I can't stand for too long."
As soon as the leg was mentioned, Liu Huamei had no way to refute. She sighed, "Tell Xiaolu not to wash next time, I'll wash everything for you tomorrow. Sigh, he's helped you so much, how can this be?"
Chen Qianqing couldn't be bothered to speak and continued watching his movie.
Liu Huamei reached out and lightly tapped Chen Qianqing's head before turning and leaving.
Chen Qianqing let out a sigh and casually closed the matching game interface, then opened a movie to watch.
Lu Zhengfei finished washing the clothes and hung them up. Chen Qianqing happened to have finished watching half of the movie.
"Qianqing." Lu Zhengfei walked over with a fresh Hawthorn fruit that Liu Huamei had just brought, "Your mom bought fruit."
Chen Qianqing glanced at the Hawthorn but didn't really feel interested, "You can eat it."
Lu Zhengfei asked, "Didn't you used to love eating Hawthorn? Why don't you eat it now?"
Chen Qianqing lazily replied, "My butt hurts."
Lu Zhengfei, "...Alright."
So Chen Qianqing sat on the chair watching the movie while Lu Zhengfei sat by the bed eating the Hawthorn. They were an unusually harmonious pair.
After eating the Hawthorn for a while, Lu Zhengfei suddenly spoke up, "Qianqing, this Spring Festival, will you accompany me to visit my family?"
Chen Qianqing's movements suddenly paused, and he turned to look at Lu Zhengfei, "Are you sure?"
Lu Zhengfei spat out the Hawthorn pit and looked at Chen Qianqing, "Don't you want to?"
Chen Qianqing smiled, "Sure." - Didn't Lu Zhengfei know what the consequences would be after coming out? Lu Zhengfei nearly had his leg broken by his father, and was confined to his house for half a year. He had been strictly monitored by his parents until Chen Qianqing was almost finished with college. Finally, he managed to gain a chance to continue tormenting Chen Qianqing in their family.
Yeah, just the thought of not seeing Lu Zhengfei for almost three years suddenly made Chen Qianqing feel cheerful.
Lu Zhengfei initially thought that Chen Qianqing, with his personality, would definitely refuse, but he unexpectedly agreed so easily, with such a bright smile.
Lu Zhengfei inexplicably felt a chill down his spine and asked, "Qianqing, did you really agree?"
Chen Qianqing nodded nonchalantly, "Why wouldn't I agree? It's not like I'm the one coming out. You can do whatever you want, as long as it doesn't involve me."
Lu Zhengfei said, "...Qianqing, are you really willing to go back with me?"
Chen Qianqing looked at Lu Zhengfei with disdain in his eyes, "Lu Zhengfei, are you a special kind of despicable person?"
Lu Zhengfei stared at Chen Qianqing in shock.
Chen Qianqing said seriously, "As long as you don't let my family know about our relationship, whatever trouble you cause, it's your own business, understood?"
Lu Zhengfei nodded obediently.
Seeing Lu Zhengfei like this, Chen Qianqing was finally satisfied. He casually tapped the space bar and continued watching the movie.
Lu Zhengfei had initially expected strong opposition from Chen Qianqing to his proposal, but he hadn't expected to be easily agreed to. Not only did Chen Qianqing agree, but he also seemed quite happy about it.
Lu Zhengfei wasn't foolish enough to think that Chen Qianqing was happy because their relationship had been made public. As he watched Chen Qianqing watch the movie with great interest, he suddenly felt the need to seriously reconsider bringing Chen Qianqing home...