Chapter 66 - Ke Yan Beat Someone
Resting overnight, Jiang Qi woke up the next day with a sore back. He stretched his hands to knead his aching waist but just as he begins, another good looking hand stretched from the back and took over the job.
Jiang Qi turned and left his back to Ke Yan. Under Ke Yan's hand, Jiang Qi couldn't help but groan in pleasure. Suddenly Jiang Qi felt the hand stops moving for a second before it finally resumes its job.
Jiang Qi was lying on the bed, looking at the good weather outside the window with excitement and said: "Ke Yan, we can go for a swim today."
" En. But you have to be careful when swimming."
" You have to go swimming with me too. It's been quite a while since we last swim together." Before, Jiang Qi doesn't know how to swim. But under Ke Yan's tutelage, he can already swim adequately.
"En, okay."
Then they got up and washed before going downstairs to eat breakfast. Their elevator stopped at Jiang Lu's floor and when the door opened, they saw a smiley Jiang Lu and black face Xiao An. Jiang Qi was taken by surprised by these two people. Such a big contrast! Scare a hell out of his poor heart.
After the two went inside the elevator, Jiang Qi asked curiously: "What did you do last night? Why you had that weird expression on your face."
Jiang Lu looked at Jiang Qi with a 'crafty smile' hanging on her face, making goosebumps to appear on his body. Unconsciously his mind went back to last night situation and he immediately changed the topic. " How could Xiao An's complexion looks so bad?"
After he spoke, Jiang Qi felt Ke Yan's eyes staring at him. When Jiang Lu and Xiao An did not pay attention to them, Jiang Qi tugged the corner of Ke Yan's clothes. He was just making a conversation ah. Please, beg you! Don't stare at him with that cold look!
"Xiao An became like this because she missed something good last night."
Originally Jiang Qi still wanted to ask what is the good thing but the elevator already reach the lower floor and he just let it go.
Because they are coming down so early, there are only a few people in the restaurant. The breakfast is self-service. So, when you've taken your food, you can find a table and sit down. Since one table is for four people, they sit together on the same table...
Since they are going out to play, Ke Yan's face rarely tones down and he was not as cold as usual in front of outsiders today. Of course, it can also be credited to the fact that he was fully satisfied last night.
Jiang Qi ate from his own plate and when he saw something he likes but had overlooked on Ke Yan's plate, his chopsticks flew naturally and caught the food onto his own plate. His actions were so smooth, ones will not deny how close the relationship between the two men are. Jiang Qi ate today's breakfast with relish.
While sitting on their opposite side, Jiang Lu and Xiao An had even forgotten to put the food caught by their chopsticks into their mouth after they saw Jiang Qi's 'smooth' deed. They are definitely guilty of adultery! They must be!!!
Ke Yan took Jiang Qi out of the hotel, while Jiang Lu and Xiao An gathered in the hotel lobby with others. They are waiting for the tour guide to visit the scenic sights.
Both of them come to the beach and saw there were a lot of people although it was still early in the morning. Jiang Qi took off his shirt immediately when they reach to the beach. He planned to go swimming. Even Ke Yan is too late to stop and can only watch Jiang Qi's clothes being taken off.
Ke Yan's forehead unconsciously wrinkled when he thought anyone could see Jiang Qi's body. But when he saw all the love bites on his skin, his forehead automatically even out.
However, the overexcited Jiang Qi didn't know about those marks on his body and continue to do warm-up exercises before he heads out to the water.
At this time, a little girl who passed by Jiang Qi saw those love bites on his body. She immediately turned to her father and said, "Daddy, quickly look at that brother. He was bitten by mosquitos and had his whole body covered with marks."
The little girl words made Jiang Qi embarrassed. He lowered his head awkwardly. The girl's father looked at Jiang Qi standing with Ke Yan and said, " Shameless and disgusting!" After that, he even showed a revolting look at Jiang Qi .
After he spoke, he wanted to walk away but he was stopped by Ke Yan. Ke Yan looked at him coldly. He was originally an overly protective lover. He wouldn't mind if others condemned him, but to hurt Jiang Qi who he held at the apex of his heart, that person is completely unforgivable.
"Apologize!" Ke Yan coldly spits out this word.
"Ke Yan, I am fine." Jiang Qi immediately holds Ke Yan's hand after he notices his anger.
The little girl's father had his courage shriveled down when he saw Ke Yan was ready to pounce on him. But he still wants to save a little face and apologize in a superficial tone. "Ah, I'm sorry."
After he spoke he wants to walk away but the hand holding his daughter suddenly had a tingling sensation. Before he reacted to the situation, he was ruthlessly punched in the stomach. It was so painful until his legs soften and he had to kneel on the sand. Unable to stand up.
He raised his head in hatred and saw the person who beat him was Ke Yan. And his daughter was held by Jiang Qi on one side with her eyes close by the palm of his hand.
When Jiang Qi saw everything was over, he released the little girl. When she saw her father was kneeling on the ground, she asked Jiang Qi: "What happened to my daddy?"
"Your father just a little bit tired. Just let him take a break and he will be fine later, okay."
"O." The little girl nodded obediently.
Jiang Qi let the girl goes to his father and the man no longer trying to provoke them. Then Jiang Qi's eyes were fixed at Ke Yan. Ke Yan is taking back his clothes and wants to help him to wear them back. But Jiang Qi pulled Ke Yan's hand and stop him. "Don't be angry. Let's go swimming together ba."
Ke Yan was surprised while he looks at Jiang Qi for a long time. He reached out and caress Jiang Qi's face with care. "I'm afraid you'll be upset."
He was afraid Jiang Qi would be sad and hurt after listening to that man's words and his rude action. But looking at Jiang Qi at this moment, there is still a little sadness but...
"Their mouths are theirs, our matters is ours. Alright, stop wasting time and take off your clothes. Come on! Let's go swimming." Then Jiang Qi grabs Ke Yan's t-shirt and pulled it off his body.
After that, he threw the clothes on the ground and ran to the sea.
The sadness, of course, it's still existed but it won't hurt him. Because rather than an outsider, he cares more about his lover who loves him the most.
This whole morning Jiang Qi swim really happy. Because it has been a long time for both of them and today they had great pleasure swimming together in the sea.
After swimming, they put on the clothes thrown on the beach. Right now, they just want to go back to the hotel and take a bath, because it felt rather uncomfortable.
When they already washed out, they ordered lunch through room service. While eating, Jiang Qi asked Ke Yan. " Do you want to go for sightseeing in the afternoon?"
"En."
"Then let's follow the tour guide ba."
"Alright." .....
No matter where you visit, it's better to follow the tour guide around for sightseeing. So, that's why in the afternoon Jiang Qi and Ke Yan join their company team and follow the tour guide to visit the scenic sights.
Since they added Ke Yan in the tour, everyone was rather constraint and somewhat uncomfortable. But Ke Yan followed Jiang Qi and they stayed behind the team the whole time. Plus, with Ke Yan's face is not as cold as usual, everyone finally relaxed and played together quite happily afterwards.
So, their afternoon was spent in quite a good way as well.
In the next three days, they played and having a lot of fun together. Jiang Qi also bought a lot of local specialty as souvenirs.
Finally on the way back, Jiang Qi slept comfortably covered by a blanket. He was completely oblivious on the countless blind dates arranged by his mother is waiting for him when he goes back....
Jiang Qi, who was sleeping, suddenly shuddered, half-awake and half-sleeping talking to Ke Yan: "Um, Ke Yan, I felt a little bit cold."
Ke Yan secured the blanket on Jiang Qi and touched his forehead before he ask him. "Would you like to drink something hot?"
"No need." Jiang Qi shook his head. "It seems I am not that cold anymore."
Wang Si Qi sitting not far away stared at them while gritting her teeth. Hey! You are too close! Hey, hey...what are you doing acting just like a couple!!!
Chapter 67 - Going Home
At the airport, Jiang Qi took his own luggage and he planned to go back with Jiang Lu together. Jiang Qi took his own things and speak to Ke Yan: "I will go first and I promise I'll come back to you as early as possible."
Ke Yan's eyes stayed at Jiang Qi and said, "It's okay. Just spend more time with your parents. I also need to take a trip back to my parent's house."
"En, alright." Jiang Qi nodded.
They followed behind other people walking towards the exit. Jiang Qi looked at the suitcase on Ke Yan's hand. If he remembered correctly, inside his bag should only have him and Ke Yan's clothes.
"Ke Yan." Jiang Qi called out to Ke Yan and then he split half of the local specialty he bought to Ke Yan. "How could you go back to your parent's house empty-handed like this?"
Ke Yan raised one of his eyebrows, "I never bring before."
"Liar! Every time you went back from a trip, you always buy something back for me...." When he spoke up till here, he suddenly thinks of something, "Don't tell me you only bring those things especially for me only."
"En."
Jiang Qi was stunned. Then he couldn't help but wanted to laugh yet he stifled a giggle from coming out. Ke Yan looked at Jiang Qi's idiotic smile and pinched his face, "Are you so happy?"
"En." Jiang Qi nodded.
Looking at Jiang Qi nodded so seriously, Ke Yan almost could not stop his hand from going to pinch his face once again. Luckily Jiang Lu appeared in time or Jiang Qi would have to meet his parents with a red face.
After Jiang Qi bid his farewell to Ke Yan, he and Jiang Lu took a taxi together and went home.
Ke Yan looked at the local specialty products in his hand with a smile while shaking his head a few times. Going back with these local specialties, he estimates his mother would be scared to jump.
Thinking back of Jiang Qi's serious expression just now, Ke Yan's face rarely showed a moment of tenderness.
In the car, Jiang Lu looked at Jiang Qi, "Brother, what about your clothes?" Just now as they put the luggage in the trunk, Jiang Lu accidentally saw Jiang Qi's luggage had only local specialty products and there were not even single clothes left.
Jiang Qi was stupefied by Jiang Lu's question because all his clothes were carried by Ke Yan. When Jiang Lu stared at himself and waiting for his answer, Jiang Qi lied, " I asked my colleague who lives next door to bring it back for me."
"Oh..." Jiang Lu was a bit disappointed. It seems like the 'love affair' is totally bogus.
Jiang Qi and Jiang Lu took a taxi back to the Jiang family residence. When the taxi stop at the entrance of their community, they bumped into Jiang mother who came back from outside. Jiang Qi took their things out from the car. Jiang mother saw they had bought so many things, couldn't help but nagged them for being wasteful. However, she still had laughter on her mouth and couldn't help but wants to take things from Jiang Qi's hand as they go upstairs.
But, Jiang Qi feels that the things in his hands are still quite heavy and will not let Jiang mother pick up, "Mom, just let me carry it back okay."
" Alright, then you are carrying." Jiang mother no longer quarrel to help his son, because she knew Jiang Qi is still very insistent in some places.
As the three of them walking towards their residence's building, Jiang mother said, " We should ask the taxi driver just now to drive directly into our community. How are you both. Is it hot."
"It's okay mom. Just take it as an exercise to lose some weight."
Jiang Lu picked up a hat to wear.
"Nonsense, you already looking so thin. Why would you want to lose some more weight ah! To lose weight is yourself, your second brother doesn't need to. He is already thin enough. If he gets much thinner, mom afraid his future wife would suspects he was too unreliable ah."
Jiang Qi was helpless with the way his mother suddenly turn the topic around towards finding a daughter in law. While he was feeling helpless, suddenly they saw a bunch of aunties who usually hang out with her mom was sitting under a big parasol holding a stack of photos. They seem to be choosing something while their mouth keeps on chanting, " Ai, I think this girl is better."
When Jiang Qi heard those words, he suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. But as soon as Jiang mother heard those words, she immediately rushed towards them. " Hey, what good thing had you all been hiding from me. Come on, I also want to take a look."
A few big sisters were more happy to see Jiang mother coming, "Xiao Jiang ah, we already plan to look for you in a minute. Come, come take a look. These photos of girls and their conditions are much better than the previous one."
"Is it! My son just came to visit me today." As Jiang mother spoke, a few big aunts turned to stare at Jiang Qi.
Jiang Qi's smile was stiff as he greets everyone.
" Xiao Jiang ah, your son is really handsome. Now the girls, like this kind of gentle and polite temperament man."
"Is it true. I'm afraid those girls don't like him because he doesn't look tough enough like a real man. Moreover, he grows so thin."
Not as tough as a real man? This statement was too exaggerated ba. Jiang Qi looks at his own body. Obviously, he is also strong okay!
"Do not worry. Girls today especially like this type."
They started to chat but Jiang Lu could no longer stand the heat and interjected, "Mom, let's go up and continue your conversation ba. It's just right to taste those local specialties we had brought back."
With Jiang Lu reminders, Jiang mother suddenly came back from her enthusiasm and took a group of people into Jiang's house.
And Jiang Qi's intention to sneak away failed.
At this point, Ke Yan had also arrived at his parents' home. The housekeeper opened up the door and was surprised to see Ke Yan came back with a lot of specialty products. After Ke Yan gave the specialty to the housekeeper, he went into the living room.
The housekeeper was petrified while he looks at the specialty products in his hand. He could not believe that their young master would specifically buy these products back.
Lan Ru Yin is sitting on the sofa and chatting with Ke Shao when she sees Ke Yan coming back. She is so happy to stand. "How was it? Did you enjoy your trip?"
"En." The specialty products Ke Yan took back was placed on the table in the living room. Lan Ru Yin had a slight jump looking at it. "This..." should not be the local specialty products ba.
"Xiao Yan, how come this time you came back with local specialty products. Such a rare sight ah."
Ke Shao took the specialty product out of the bag and her face turned strange.
Lan Ru Yin also looked at her son. This scene is truly very rare ah.
Ke Yan sat on the sofa while looking at them. "These are what Jiang Qi gave you."
Lan Ru Yin's hand stop from reaching out for the product. Her eyes looked at Ke Yan in a complicated way, and she took her hand back.
Meanwhile, Ke Shao's expression is indifferent.
"Son, do you really think Jiang Qi is good?"
Ke Yan chuckles and the whole person turned exceptionally gentle, " He is very good."
Lan Ru Yin was stunned for a while. She has not seen Ke Yan's laughter for a long time...
While in Jiang house, a group of people sitting on the sofa in the living room. Jiang first daughter in law arranged the juice and cut the fruits for them and put it on the table for everyone to taste.
Jiang Lu slipped back to the room. to sort out the luggage. Jiang Qi originally wanted to go back to the room as well, but he was stopped by Jiang mother and was forced to look at the photos with his mom.
"Look at this, this girl seems to be good. Don't you think she looks beautiful." Jiang mother took a picture and showed it to Jiang Qi.
Jiang Qi's heart felt heavily pressured and he just wanted to get away quickly from this conversation. "Actually I'm not in a hurry. I wanted to build up my career before..."
One of Jiang mother's friends interrupted Jiang Qi's words halfway. "Jiang Qi ah, where are you working right now?"
"At Ke Group." Jiang Qi simply replied.
"Oh, then it's quite good. My son also works in Ke Group. He said he will be soon promoted as a group leader in his department. Although being a group leader is not a high position, but being promoted to this position in Ke Group can be considered as a great achievement. There's a lot of outstanding talent in Ke Group and it's not easy to be promoted if you're not good enough. Oh yes, Jiang Qi. You should be a small staff member in Ke Group, right. So, what is your job inside?"
Jiang mother feels uncomfortable listening to her speech.
Jiang Qi was slightly awkward listening to her boasting, "Ah, I'm also just the head of a department...."
Jiang mother looks at the person who just spoke with a slight smile. Everyone knows how big is the difference between a group leader and a manager position.
After this small episode, everyone's mood suddenly plummeted and they no longer interested in looking at the pictures. As for Jiang Qi... he is of course totally happy with this situation.
After the crowds dissipated, Jiang Qi finished his dinner with his family in a hurry. Jiang mother looked at his behavior and saw him sneaking away so fast, wondering to herself when she should set up a blind date for Jiang Qi.
When Jiang Qi came out from his house, he called out to Ke Yan. "Do you go back tonight? I am going home now... hmm, forget it. You better stayed and accompany the aunt. I'm not going home today." Originally Jiang Qi wants to go home and be with Ke Yan but after a while, he felt he cannot continue to act so selfishly. Ke Yan also wants to stay with his parents. That's why he added the words behind.
Listening to Jiang Qi, Ke Yan estimated that he already went out from his family home and on the way back to their house. So he said, "Go back. I am coming home soon."
When Ke Yan picking up the phone, the whole Ke family just finished their dinner and they were resting at the living hall while eating fruits.
Ke father had an appointment with his friend to play golf today, so he is not at home with them. At first, Lan Ru Yin was surprised Ke Yan was willing to lie on the phone but soon after she realizes he was talking to Jiang Qi. So, there's no surprise there.
While Ke Shao just looks at her brother with a sly look. After he finished talking on the phone, Ke Yan bid farewell to his family. " I will go back first. See again next time."
"En." Lan Ru Yin did not stop, instead, she straighforwardly agreed.
After Ke Yan went back, Ke Shao looks at Lan Ru Yin curiously. Why did mother agreed so willingly ah?
Chapter 68 - To meet Ke Yan's mother?
Compared to Jiang Qi, Ke Yan's family house is nearer to their home. But before he went back, Lan Ru Yin asked him to pick up something outside and he had to take a long way home.
However, he is still one step earlier than Jiang Qi. Just as he entered the house and taking off his shoes, the door of their house open once again and Jiang Qi comes in.
When Jiang Qi came in, he saw Ke Yan waiting for him at the entrance looking at him gently. That look, Jiang Qi really likes it.
Suddenly Jiang Qi had an impulse. He really wants to rush into Ke Yan's arms. Just as he thought, his body unconsciously acted and he jump right into Ke Yan's arms.
Looking at Jiang Qi suddenly rushing over towards him, Ke Yan quickly caught him up and hugged him tightly inside his arms.
Jiang Qi was held inside Ke Yan's arms with his feet dangling on the air. However, he is not afraid because he believe Ke Yan's strength is enough to support him.
So both men end up facing each other with Ke Yan looking up and Jiang Qi looking down at him. Then they started kissing each other. Jiang Qi hooked his legs around Ke Yan's waist while he indulges in the pleasure of Ke Yan kisses. Ke Yan turned Jiang Qi's back against the wall and his hands start to stretch into the hem of Jiang Qi's clothes. Jiang Qi couldn't help but moans in ecstacy as Ke Yan pinched and kneaded his little berries. Listening to the beautiful sound emerged from Jiang Qi's mouth, Ke Yan kisses turned frantic and he end up biting those succulent lips of his. Jiang Qi responded enthusiastically towards the whole process.
And then.... and then Jiang Qi's eyes accidentally strayed behind towards a person standing alone watching them. At first, he thought he was hallucinating. Then his eyes widen as his gaze collided with the stunned eyes of that person. At that very moment, Jiang Qi's mind could only think, how could there's a woman in their house...
As Jiang Qi stared at the woman, he suddenly felt his stomach got a little cold. He immediately wakes up from his little stupor and remembered what were he and Ke Yan was doing right now. Ke Yan's lips was kissing his neck and his clothes had been partly smashed by him. Jiang Qi quickly stop Ke Yan's hand from roaming on his chest and leaned forward dispelling him from continuing to kiss his neck.
"Ke, Ke Yan, there's someone." Jiang Qi was trying to catch his breath as he talks to Ke Yan.
Ke Yan was annoyed of being disturb halfway but when he turned around he was surprised looking at his mother standing nearby, "Mom? Why did you come here?"
Mom? Jiang Qi's head was empty and the whole person quickly turned foolish when he listened to Ke Yan's words.
Lan Ru Yin replied coldly to him, "If I didn't come, I would have not seen such a 'good show' right."
Ke Yan listened to his mother's words as he helps Jiang Qi straighten out his clothes. Jiang Qi's face turned red, full of embarrassment. Lan Ru Yin's heart was slightly stricken looking at Ke Yan treating Jiang Qi with so much gentleness. She had never seen Ke Yan acting like that before.
Then her eyes turned towards Jiang Qi. He was enclosed in Ke Yan's arms, looking rather foolish and slightly stunned.
What is so good about this guy? His face is just ordinary and his people don't seem so smart. Humph, just thinking about their relationship makes her blood rises again.
Before, when she heard Ke Yan picking up the call, she already guess he might go back to accompany Jiang Qi. That's why she told him to go back first and also asked him to pick up things for her as well. She wants to meet Jiang Qi before Ke Yan comes back. It was a pity when she arrived Jiang Qi was not at home. So, she had waited for him but Ke Yan came back first. Lan Ru Yin automatically hides her presence because she wanted to see how the two men get along together. However, after some time she heard the door closing but she did not see Ke Yan coming in. Then she heard another opening and closing of the door but still no one coming in. But then she heard the sound of movements coming in from the entrance door.
Out of curiosity, Lan Ru Yin walks to the entrance and saw Ke Yan was holding Jiang Qi with his back against the wall. They were wildly kissing and Ke Yan was touching Jiang Qi's body without restraint.
Lan Ru Yin's anger once again ignited just by looking at them. Her voice was louder as she told them to come in. " Both of you come inside."
Ke Yan pulled Jiang Qi's hand together only to find that he had been frozen stiffed. Then, he touched and caressed his hair, trying his best to pacify his mood. "Don't be nervous."
" En." Jiang Qi responded positively to Ke Yan's comfort but his face still looks deathly pale.
Ke Yan felt Jiang Qi's reactions were rather funny but he still gripped his hand tightly as they go in.
In the living room, Lan Ru Yin sat on the largest sofa. Ke Yan holds Jiang Qi's hand and sat down together. "Mom, this is Jiang Qi, Jiang Qi, this is my mother."
Before Lan Ru Yin speaks, Jiang Qi respectfully greeted her. "Aunty, how are you."
" En." Lan Ru Yin coldly acknowledges his greeting before she continued. "Young people, it's better to be a little moderate."
The atmosphere turned a bit awkward. Jiang Qi quickly stood up and said, "I am going to prepare some refreshment."
Then, he immediately escaped to the kitchen.
Lan Ru Yin saw Jiang Qi gone and asked Ke Yan, " Do you really want to be with him."
"Yes." Ke Yan seriously answered.
"What did you see in him?" Lan Ru Yin really cannot find any reason why Ke Yan would like Jiang Qi so much.
" Everything about him is good."
At this time, Jiang Qi came out with a honey lemon drink. Lan Ru Yin took a sip and ask, "Did you do this?"
"No. It's what Aunt Li did today."
"Hmm, I'm a little tired. I'll go in to rest for a while. Later I will stay here for dinner." Then with a contemplative eye, she asks, " You should know how to cook right?"
"Know! I know."
Jiang Qi quickly answered.
Lan Ru Yin didn't continue to entangle and went to the bedroom to rest.
Jiang Qi silently cleans up the table but Ke Yan's hand stop him from walking away. Jiang Qi turned back and smile at him. " I'm fine." Then he walks to the kitchen. Ke Yan looked at him and then he found Jiang Qi's step was not right. Hmm, he did not expect Jiang Qi would end up being so nervous.
Ke Yan went to the kitchen and helped Jiang Qi to wash the cup. Then, they went to the supermarket together to buy groceries for cooking.
In the supermarket, Jiang Qi kept asking Ke Yan, "What does Aunt love to eat? Does she like to eat meat? Or seafood?"
Ke Yan calmly watched Jiang Qi as he fretted. "Will you do it?" Jiang Qi picked up a crab and answered with a face full of bitterness, "I won't."
Ke Yan laughed and said. "Then, just buy the things you will cook ba."
"But like that, it was too simple." Jiang Qi thinks, since Ke Yan's mother asked him to cook, he should show his utmost sincerity to her.
Ke Yan followed behind Jiang Qi and help him to choose the things to buy together.
At home, Lan Ru Yin rested in the bedroom of Ke Yan and Jiang Qi. When she was sure they had went out, she quickly gets up from the bed. She first opened their wardrobe. Most of them were suits, white shirts, and some casual clothes. Then, there's some home clothing and there's also.... various soft colored T-shirt. Looking at these colours and the small size, she knew it should belong to Jiang Qi. She touched one of the T-Shirt with soft green color and saw there were two little sheep pattern printed on it.
His sense of style...really bad! Lan Ru Yin thought as she looked at those various T-shirts. After she browse through everything for a while, she close the wardrobe and open up another drawer. There she found a photo album. There were not a lot of photos but every year there were two or three photos of them. The photos started from the year they studied together at their university until this year. It was exactly seven years. Each photo shows time, place, and their mood.
Lan Ru Yin put the photo album back. She was thoughtful for a second. It seems that the two people's feelings are not shallow, no, it should be said their feeling are very deep. But......
Jiang Qi and Ke Yan soon returned. Afterwards, Jiang Qi used all of his skill to cook a table full of dishes for Ke Yan's mother.
Lan Ru Yin sat at the dinner table and was quite satisfied when she looked at all the dishes Jiang Qi had done. A plate of stir-fried vegetables, a plate of stir-fried potato silk, a plate of braised pork ribs and a pot of corn ribs soup.
Ke Yan clipped the tastiest dish on the table, the potato silk for Lan Ru Yin. She put it into her mouth and felt the taste was too salty. But it can still be eaten.
Then she clipped the stir-fried veggies and felt it was overcooked. She drank the corn ribs soup and felt it was tasteless with just a hint of corn and meaty taste. Lastly she tasted the braised pork ribs and the burnt taste instantly spreading inside her whole mouth. She was about to spit it out when she saw Ke Yan is clipping the braised pork ribs as well. Before she can stop him, Ke Yan already ate the dish and there was no complain came out from his mouth.
Lan Ru Yin was surprised until the meat in her mouth was accidentally swallowed in. Did she just took the bad piece just now? So Lan Ru Yin took another piece, and it was still very difficult to swallow.
Jiang Qi watched as Lan Ru Yin repeatedly took the braised pork ribs and misunderstood that she loves to eat the dish. As he was scared the dish won't be enough, he refrain from taking the dish. Because of that, Jiang Qi did not know how bad the braised pork ribs taste were.
This night, Lan Ru Yin had a very hard meal. Before she went back, she spoke to Jiang Qi at the door, "Next time just left all the cooking to Aunt Li. After coming back from work, just have a good rest. Even if Ke Yan wants to eat what you cook, it will be fine to ask Aunt Li to do it for you...."
Actually, what she wants to say is --- better leave all the cooking to Aunt Li because what you did were too hard to swallow. Even though Ke Yan could still swallowed it, better not do it next time. When you came back from work, just rest and do not cook as not to commit Ke Yan to diarrhea the next day because of eating your awful cooking.
However, Jiang Qi was too dense to understand such an underlying meaning. He just thought Lan Ru Yin afraid he was too tired after work, so just let Aunt Li do the cooking for them.
So, on this historic day when they first met, Jiang Qi was very happy because he thinks Ke Yan's mother likes him.
Chapter 69 - Jiang Qi's Blind Date
Since meeting with Ke Yan's mother, Jiang Qi's mood was sunny for two days and he forgot all about the blind date his mother had previously mentioned.
So when his mother called him today and talk about the blind date, Jiang Qi took a full two or three seconds before he reacted and refused: "Mom, I won't go. So, there's no need for you to arrange it alright."
Jiang's mother didn't get angry when she heard Jiang Qi's words. Instead, she just said, "Then, mom won't force you. How about going out together with your mother this weekend. Both of us have not been eating out together for a long time."
"Okay, mom." Jiang Qi promised.
Although Jiang Qi felt strange because his mother agreed so quickly when he pushed the blind date away, he was still happy because there's no need for him to go. Therefore, he quickly left the strange feeling at the back of his head.
Soon, the day arrived. Jiang mother specially called Jiang Qi the day before and asked him to wear better clothes. She also asked him to come out early.
Jiang Qi listened to his mother without any strange feeling. The next day he especially chooses good looking clothes and he also went out early to meet his mother.
Ke Yan watched as Jiang Qi walks out of the door with a strange feeling. But he didn't think too much. He just asked Jiang Qi to give him a call if anything happened.
When Jiang Qi reached their agreed place, his mother sat alone in the cafe while drinking a fruit juice. Once she saw Jiang Qi, she waves to the waiter for check out.
"Mom, did you came so early."
"En. Jiang Qi ah, let's go shopping with your mother."
"Okay." Jiang Qi happily promised.
Jiang Qi and his mother came to a shopping mall. At first, he wanted to buy clothes for his mother, but Jiang mother shakes her head and led Jiang Qi towards the floor where jewelry shop located. Jiang Qi happily followed because his mother had always been frugal. Usually, when he bought her something, she would always nag and told him not to waste money arbitrarily.
He used to buy a necklace for his mother but she didn't wear it. Instead, she put it inside a box for safekeeping and told him she would give it to Jiang Qi's future wife.
So when his mother pulled him to the jewelry shop, he felt so happy with his mother enthusiasm.
Jiang Qi looks at the dazzling chain after chain of golden jewelry and asked his mother, "Mom, which one do you like?"
Jiang mother browses through all styles of bracelet, and turned her ears deaf to Jiang Qi's question. Then, she asked the worker, "Miss, can you please show me the styles of bracelet young girls nowadays like."
"Mom, why do you want to buy a bracelet with a style likes by young girls?" Jiang Qi was confused.
"You don't understand."
"..... "Jiang mother's reply completely crushed him. Then he left his mother alone and goes to the special counter for men's.
Looking at all these things Jiang Qi suddenly thought of Ke Yan. Other than birthdays and festivals, it had been quite some time before he bought anything for Ke Yan. So, should he send something to him right now? Jiang Qi picked up several pieces, but not one looks good looking enough as a present.
"Xiao Qi, come over and see." Jiang Qi heard his mother calling out to him and went over to her. Looks like his mother already made her decision.
When he saw the delicate design of the bracelet chosen by his mother, Jiang Qi once again curiously asked, "Mom, you want to buy this bracelet for whom?"
Looking at the style, Jiang Qi knew it's not something his mother would like. It should be something bought for the younger generation. Although he still considering to whom his mother bought the bracelet, he still in a haze of who the owner might be. So, he asked again, "Mom, do you want to buy this piece for sister in law or Xiao Lu?"
"Both also not." Jiang mother looked at him mysteriously.
"Do you want to wear it yourself?"
"What's wrong with your brain? Do you think this kind of style suitable for your mother to wear ah. Do not ask me anymore. You'll know it in a while."
Finally, Jiang Qi no longer questioning his mother and paid the money. Then he wanted to bring his mother to shop around for clothes, by the way, to see what can be bought for Ke Yan. However, after Jiang mother looking at her watch, she immediately urged Jiang Qi to walk away.
Jiang Qi was pulled by Jiang mother to a western restaurant opposite the shopping mall. When he walked into the restaurant, Jiang Qi immediately understood what's going on. Then, he looks at his mother with a helpless look --- just said it's alright not to blind date. Why are you doing this kind of trick behind my back? No wonder recently you had been acting so strange.
When the two sat down, Jiang Qi said helplessly: "Mom, didn't we agreed about no blind date before?"
"This is not a blind date. I just bring you to meet someone only." Jiang mother retorted.
Is this still saying it's not a blind date mah? Jiang Qi's forehead is full of black lines.
"Son, just take a look okay. If you like the girl, later you can send her this bracelet. Young girls nowadays ah, they like generous men the most."
Jiang Qi was speechless. No wonder his mother went to buy a bracelet. With a sigh, Jiang Qi relented and told his mother he was going to the toilet. At the toilet, Jiang Qi called Ke Yan. When Ke Yan picked up the phone, Jiang Qi directly told him: "My mother set me up for a blind date."
"Refused!" Ke Yan immediately replied.
"But my mom is waiting outside to watch over me. But don't worry, I will definitely find a way out."
"... En." Ke Yan voice sounds reluctant as he agreed to him. When he listened to Ke Yan's voice, Jiang Qi knew he is not happy. So, for the sake of his own ass, he better solves this matter quickly ba.
Hanging up the phone, Jiang Qi immediately leaves the toilet. Then he nearly bumped with another woman at the corner. Jiang Qi quickly steps sideways to avoid crashing into her.
The woman is talking on the phone and did not even spare Jiang Qi a glance. Instead, she keeps on talking on the phone, "If the man said after marriage we had to live with his parents or my parents, I will definitely tell him off. I really cannot stand having to live together with old people. I don't like having to listen to their words later."
Jiang Qi accidentally listened to her conversation and couldn't help but turned and glanced at the woman. The man in her conversation should be really pitiful to have such a girlfriend. Jiang Qi really doesn't like people who would abandon their own parents.
In the next second, Jiang Qi didn't expect the poor man he had recited in his mind seems to be his own self. Jiang Qi looked at the two person sitting in front of him. The younger one who was supposed to be his blind date for today turned out to be the same woman talking to the phone just now. Looking at her pretending to be well-behaved, Jiang Qi had a feeling of disgust in his heart.
However, Jiang Qi suddenly thought of a way. A good way to get him out of this blind date.
After taking a sip of water, Jiang Qi spoke up. "You are Miss Li right."
"If you don't mind, you can just call me Li Yan." Li Yan 'shyly' smile while she spoke.
"Li Yan, I'm glad to meet you."
"Me too."
"Just order anything you like."
"En." Li Yan picked up the menu and browse through it.
After they ordered their meal, Jiang Qi took the initiative to chat with Li Yan. Jiang mother feels happy looking at them getting along with each other.
Slowly, Li Yan and her mother also had a good impression of Jiang Qi.
Suddenly, Jiang Qi's topic deviated. "I hope after I got married, I can live with my parents. After all, they are getting older."
The smile on Li Yan's face suddenly turned stiff. She especially hated the idea of living with parents. That's why she didn't react to Jiang Qi's words. Instead, she turned to another topic.
Although at first Jiang mother was dumbfounded with the topic of conversation suddenly opened by Jiang Qi, when Li Yan turned the topic away she immediately understood his reason. It seems Li Yan's feeling on filial piety is not good. Even though she doesn't require Jiang Qi and his wife to live with them, but she also doesn't want a daughter in law who is not filial.
As a result, Jiang mother's smile also slowly becoming dim.
Li Yan's mother also discovered Jiang mother changes and secretly warned Li Yan to behave.
"Li Yan, what do you think? I think when I get my salary, the money should be placed at my parents there. Let them help us manage our financial needs. Since they are staying with us, we can also be at ease as we can take care of them ourselves."
".........." Li Yan don't know what to say. If Jiang Qi wants to live with his parents, they still can try to communicate with each other first. However, if even the money had to give his parents to manage, they are no longer possible to proceed in taking the next step.
With a stiff smile, Li Yan gets up and walk away. She even ignored her own mother and went by herself. What a waste of her precious time. Even though Jiang Qi overall condition is good, there are many others who have better qualification than him.
When Li Yan mother saw her daughter walked away, she knew everything was hopeless. So, she also did not spare Jiang mother any more courtesy and went away as well.
Jiang mother was angered by them but before she could open her mouth, Jiang Qi speak first. "Mom, I hope you do not insist for me to find a girlfriend. I really don't want to hook on such a girlfriend in the future."
"For this kind of woman, your mother also not rare." Jiang mother was really angered this time. Such an untutored person!
"Mom, do you think girls don't like my type of person? I'm afraid, in the future looking for girlfriend...."
Looking at Jiang Qi 'pitiful' face, Jiang mother was startled. She immediately speaks out, "Of course not."
"Then, in the future can you let me solve this problem myself."
"Alright, alright. Just do as you want." Of course, Jiang mother didn't dare to force Jiang Qi. She was afraid if she keeps insisting, Jiang Qi would end up scared to find any girlfriend in the future.
Jiang secretly smiles in his heart as his mother agreed to let him be.
Afterward, Jiang Qi sends his mother home and reported the whole things to Ke Yan. Then, he decided he should go and buy something for Ke Yan since he is already outside.
As for the bracelet, just give it to Jiang Lu ba.
Chapter 70 - Ke Yan's Birthday Wish
Jiang Qi went back to the previous mall while thinking about what kind of things to buy for Ke Yan. He looked at men's clothing and saw nothing that catches his eyes. Maybe instead of clothing, he should just look at the accessories. So, Jiang Qi walked around and finally saw something he likes. When he was about to reach out for a tie, it was immediately taken away by others. Looking up, Jiang Qi's eyes went straight at Wang Si Qi.
Wang Si Qi was also surprised when she saw Jiang Qi. Looking at the situation, she knew Jiang Qi also wanted the tie in her hand. So, she went straight to the counter to pay.
Jiang Qi felt it was a pity since it's quite rare to see a tie suitable for Ke Yan. That's why he still hopes he can buy it for him. So, he went and ask the store's worker. " Hi! Do you still have the same tie as the one placed there before?"
" I'm sorry sir. That's the last one in our store. Even if you go to another store, you probably won't find the same thing."
Jiang Qi was a little bit disappointed.
Then the worker continues: "But tomorrow we will have new stock coming in. Maybe you can come back tomorrow and see if there's something that can catch your eyes."
Jiang Qi smiles and nodded.
Afterwards, he thought whether he should buy something else first but then he decided to come with Ke Yan tomorrow and buy it with him. So, Jiang Qi walked away and went home.
When he went inside the house, he saw Ke Yan is reading a book. Jiang Qi walks to his side and directly kneeled at his foot.
"What's wrong?" Ke Yan asked.
"Afraid you will be angry." Jiang Qi obediently answered.
Ke Yan sighed and pulled Jiang Qi to sit on the sofa. "Get up, I am not angry with you."
When Jiang Qi heard Ke Yan's words, he immediately rushed towards Ke Yan and kiss his mouth. Because Jiang Qi was rushing to kiss, Ke Yan's mouth was hurt by him. However, Ke Yan's mood finally at ease by his action and even with the pain, a smile appeared on his face.
Jiang Qi comfortably nestles in Ke Yan's arms. After looking at the book in Ke Yan's hand for a while, he spoke to him. "Tomorrow go to the mall with me okay."
"Going there for what?"
"Buy things."
"Okay."
The next day, after their office hour ended, Jiang Qi went to the mall with Ke Yan and walked into yesterday's store. The worker obviously still remembered Jiang Qi because as soon as he saw him, he said, "The new stocks are all here."
Jiang Qi browses through the whole selection and saw a lot of good looking styles. He chooses a suitable pattern for Ke Yan. Then with a little help from Ke Yan, he gets rid of his current tie and helped him to try the new one. Since their actions have long been a habit at home, neither both of them feel anything wrong with their actions. Somehow they seem to forget, in reality, two men being too close to each other is not something ordinary. That's why all the workers in the store are staring at them strangely - why did they feel there's something weird going on ah!
Ke Yan watch as Jiang Qi help him to try the new tie and asked: "Have you been here yesterday?" From the worker's mouth, Ke Yan knew that Jiang Qi had come yesterday.
"En. Originally I saw a good looking one yesterday, but it was snatched away by Manager Wang first." Jiang Qi looked at the tie he tried on Ke Yan with satisfaction and asked him, "Well it's done. Is it nice?"
"En." Looking at the mirror, Ke Yan felt Jiang Qi's taste really good.
"Then try another one of this." Jiang Qi took another style from the whole selection.
Ke Yan did not stop Jiang Qi from tossing him around.
"Ke Yan, soon it will be your birthday. What gift do you want?" Jiang Qi asked.
"Isn't this?" Ke Yan pointed at the tie and asked.
"Of course not."
"Then, I have to think about it." Ke said with a chuckle.
"Don't think of anything messy." Jiang Qi said quickly.
"En." How possible do you think it would be?
When Wang Si Qi entered the store, she saw such a warm scene. Jiang Qi helped Ke Yan to wear a tie and they were full of smiles as they chatted. The picture couldn't be more beautiful than it is.
Yesterday, when she came to buy a tie she met with Jiang Qi. Today once again she came and she got to meet Ke Yan. Even though she still in a surprise mode, Wang Si Qi took out her small mirror to look at her appearance. After making sure her makeup and the hair was still as exquisite as ever, she entered the store.
"Ke Yan, Jiang Qi, I didn't expect to meet you here."
Jiang Qi looked at Wang Si Qi strangely. Yesterday she completely ignored him and today she was so enthusiastic to greet.
Ke Yan gives Wang Si Qi a brief look, then he turned and spoke to Jiang Qi who had stop his hand halfway. "Continue."
"Ah, hmm, okay."
Ke Yan's attitude was a bit cold, but Wang Si Qi still continues to speak. "I came to buy a gift for my friend. His birthday is coming soon." Wang Si Qi knew she cannot appear desperate and clingy. What's more, she believes in a few days her relationship with Ke Yan will definitely become one step closer. That's why after she had spoken, she immediately excused herself and told them she was going to another store to buy things.
Finished buying things, both of them plan to solve their dinner outside before going home. After their dishes were ordered, they sat and chatted. Suddenly they listened to a conversation on the table next to them.
The table was occupied by a couple. The man was asking his girlfriend, "What would you send me on my birthday?"
The woman replied, "I don't know."
Then the man said, "It's fine. Just wrapped yourself and send it to me ah."
"Hey, hateful." The woman spoke to the man, full of spoiling tone.
Once Jiang Qi heard the man's words, he immediately rushing to drink. He crosses his fingers hoping that Ke Yan did not hear the conversation.
But, how could such a good thing happen? Their voices are so loud that unless one's ear is deaf, it is impossible not to hear it.
Then, Ke Yan spoke: "This year I don't want anything else. Just prepare yourself and send it to me ba."
Jiang Qi scowled after he listened to Ke Yan's wish. "Which day did you not get me. Quickly change to another wish."
Ke Yan shakes his head and looked at Jiang Qi with a sly meaning in his eyes, "What I want is not the same thing as we usually did."
"What is not as usual?" Silly Jiang Qi completely jumped into the trap.
"Wear something sexy for me."
Jiang Qi blushed as he whispered: Wolf!
Ke Yan vaguely listened and asked, "What did you said?"
"It's nothing."
"Is it?" Ke Yan felt his mouth watered as he is looking forward to Jiang Qi's surprise on his birthday.
Since returning from their meal that day, Jiang Qi cannot stop thinking. Should he really indulge Ke Yan this time? No, no. If he give up to Ke Yan, the next day his waist would definitely break and his buttocks would end up in pain.
Still, he should keep on thinking what to send him ba. Anyway there is still a few days from his birthday.
Before Ke Yan's birthday arrived, Jiang Qi got his new driver's license. In the past, he was really adamant to get a driver license. Now that he finally got his wish, he is really excited to get Ke Yan into the passenger seat as he drive the car.
When Ke Yan got into the car, Jiang Qi immediately asked him to wear the seat belt for safety. So Ke Yan teased him, "Do you has no confidence in yourself?"
"I am." Jiang Qi was a tad bit shy.
"Let's go." Ke Yan rubbed Jiang Qi's hair.
Jiang Qi drive the car slowly. Ke Yan watched Jiang Qi as he face the road seriously. No matter how many years, Jiang Qi still have not changed. After watching him drive for a while, Ke Yan looked at the scenery outside the window. Maybe, it is not bad to let Jiang Qi drive while he sit right next to him in the future.
It was finally the day of Ke Yan's birthday. From an early morning, Ke Yan has been looking forward to Jiang Qi's plan for his birthday.