The June bar had three floors, with a spacious overall layout. However, people typically only frequented the first floor. The second and third floors were reserved for private rooms, frequented by wealthy patrons who knew how to enjoy themselves.
Discretion was the norm here, and trouble was rarely stirred up.
It was Bo Xinghang’s first time stepping onto the carpeted second floor since he started working at the bar. The decor here was no different from the first floor, as if the exclusivity of the second and third floors had never been established.
He glanced down at his phone and then up at the door number: 214. This was the right place.
Two bodyguards in black stood by the door. As he approached, they extended their hands to block his path, their tone emotionless. “Please show your proof. No unauthorized personnel allowed.”
Proof?
Bo Xinghang raised an eyebrow, surprised by the grand display. He felt uneasy and uncertain.
“Um, please wait a moment.” He took a step back, hesitated, and decided to message Doctor Ji.
At the very least, he needed to ease Doctor Ji’s mind.
—Doctor Ji, I’ll be very busy at work today. If you come back early, don’t wait for me.
Doctor Ji, who was at work at the time, didn’t reply.
Bo Xinghang then called his boss and handed the phone to the bodyguard once the call connected.
The distance was too great for him to hear what was said, but he saw the bodyguard’s demeanor change from cold to respectful as he repeatedly said, “Alright, alright, I understand.”
Tsk.
The bodyguards let him through. Bo Xinghang, lips pressed tight, opened the door, suppressing his discomfort.
–
“Haha! You’re something! Have two more drinks, and I’ll give you extra money!”
Extra money?
Bo Xinghang lifted his heavy eyelids and scanned the middle-aged man in front of him.
The man was overweight and greasy, lounging on the sofa with his suit stretched out of shape, laughing heartily with a girl beside him.
“……”
The man seemed to say something else, but Bo Xinghang couldn’t hear clearly. He only caught the word “money” and instinctively moved closer.
His coat pockets were already stuffed full. The man took several bills from his wallet, shoving them into Bo Xinghang’s pockets.
The man then pinched his chin lightly. Bo Xinghang’s pale skin turned red immediately from the pressure.
It hurt a little…
Bo Xinghang half-closed his eyes, lifting the bottle to take a few swallows.
“You…” The man lowered his hand, looking at the boy’s appearance with wide eyes. He breathed heavily and asked in a lewd tone, “Are you of legal age?”
Bang.
As he neared the end of his drink, Bo Xinghang placed the bottle on the table. Not having heard clearly, he extended his tongue to lick his lips and hoarsely responded, “…What?”
“Nothing, nothing.”
If he didn’t hear clearly, it was no big deal. If he wasn’t of age, it didn’t matter. It might even be more enjoyable if he was still pure—playing with him could be even more exciting.
The man excitedly unfastened two buttons on his shirt, ran his right hand over the girl’s legs a couple of times, and quickly grabbed his phone to call the bodyguard at the door.
“Ahem, Ah-Meng, you can come in now.”
“Master~”
Upon hearing the man’s words, the girl next to him first cast a worried glance at the young man. Then, she subtly handed the drink to the man and coquettishly leaned in.
“What’s the matter, babe?”
The man couldn’t resist such enthusiasm. With a smiling face, he took the drink and finished it.
“Could it be another time~” She forced herself to endure the smell of alcohol, pressing against him. When he couldn’t see her face, her expression was cold, but her voice remained sweet. “I don’t like this waiter!”
Bo Xinghang’s lashes drooped wearily. He had lost count of how many drinks he had had. He heard the girl’s words and then the man’s firm “No.” In his hazy state, it seemed like a man in black came in, but his face was too obscured to be seen.
The man in black handed him another drink. He thought that drinking it might mean getting more money…
Bo Xinghang swallowed hard and downed the drink.
–
“Doctor Ji? Doctor Ji?”
Nurse Zhang, holding a patient’s file, noticed Doctor Ji’s dazed expression and found it strange.
Since Doctor Ji had checked his phone, he seemed lost in thought, appearing unusually distracted.
What could be making Doctor Ji lose focus like this? Could it be that sister-in-law she had talked with last time?
Just thinking about that charming but underage sister-in-law gave Nurse Zhang a headache.
Though handsome, the sister-in-law was far too young.
Hearing her voice, Doctor Ji snapped out of his reverie. He pinched the bridge of his nose and asked calmly, “What’s the matter?”
“…Huh?”
Nurse Zhang had just painstakingly finished discussing a patient’s case, only to find that Doctor Ji hadn’t heard a word?!
What kind of enchanting vixen was this sister-in-law!!
Nurse Zhang was deeply troubled. She glanced at the clock on the wall and suggested, “Doctor Ji, it’s getting late. How about you… take a break?”
“No need.” Doctor Ji tapped his fingers on the desk, noting the time. It was indeed late, but the kid hadn’t finished work yet. He shook his head. “Continue.”
…Continue?
Nurse Zhang nervously wiped her sweat, not daring to defy him. She turned to the second page of the patient file and cleared her throat. “Alright, I’ll continue with the condition of the patient in Room 202.”
“What about Room 201?”
“I just finished that.”
“……”
“Should I go over Room 201’s case again? Or perhaps, you should rest today?”
Doctor Ji remained unfazed. “No. I’ll rest later.”
“Okay!”
Nurse Zhang cheerfully agreed while holding the file.
–
As he left the hospital, the anxiety in Ji Wenzhen’s heart intensified.
Ji Wenzhen adjusted his coat and checked his phone again. After Bo Xinghang’s message, there had been no further updates. Despite the reassurance, he felt an uneasy sense of foreboding.
The unease began as soon as he saw the kid’s message and had only grown stronger with each passing moment.
Ji Wenzhen started the car but, before setting off, couldn’t help but call Bo Xinghang.
Beep beep—
Beep beep—
For the first time, seconds felt interminable, almost making him lose his composure.
It was too strange.
Ji Wenzhen frowned, his heartbeat racing.
“……Hmm?”
The call connected.
Doctor Ji opened his mouth to speak almost as soon as the call connected but was interrupted by an unfamiliar, disgusting voice on the other end.
“Come here.”
The voice continued, and Doctor Ji’s heartbeat quickened even more.
“Hey, don’t hide—”
“You were drinking heavily earlier. What’s with the game of playing hard to get now?”
“Don’t touch me.”
It was Xiao Xing’s voice.
Ji Wenzhen’s grip tightened on the steering wheel. His thoughts exploded, and he stopped thinking about anything else. The boy’s disgusted “Don’t touch me” echoed in his mind.
Don’t touch him!
No one can touch my Xiao Xing!
Doctor Ji floored the gas pedal and sped toward the bar.
–
It was hot.
Why was it so hot?
Bo Xinghang shifted uncomfortably. His arm was grabbed by a pair of hands, and the touch made him feel more nauseous and uneasy.
He struggled to open his amber eyes. Everything seemed veiled in a fog. The moisture was thick, and he could only make out a vague silhouette.
…Who was it?
Doctor Ji?
The hands reached for his arm again. Bo Xinghang rubbed his eyes, trying to see.
He couldn’t make out the figure.
But it definitely wasn’t Doctor Ji.
Bo Xinghang felt uncomfortable, propping himself up with his arm and pouting, looking quite aggrieved. “Doctor Ji wouldn’t be so rude.”
His voice was so low that the man didn’t catch what he said. He signaled to the bodyguard, who promptly kicked everyone out of the room and closed the door with practiced ease.
Now, the room was empty.
The man, no longer bothering with flirtatious remarks, decided to strip off his own clothes. His excitement made the flesh on his face tremble with each movement.
Bo Xinghang, standing by the table, was breathing heavily. The heat was unbearable, making him uncomfortable. His throat was dry, and he was desperately seeking comfort.
…Comfort?
Bo Xinghang shifted uncomfortably, unsure why he was reacting this way.
The heat was overwhelming. He had lost the ability to think clearly. He blinked his misty eyes, looking aggrieved.
Damn, it’s so fucking unfair.
He felt terrible. Why wasn’t Doctor Ji here?
…Where did he go?
Oh, he remembered.
Doctor Ji was working and couldn’t come.
Bo Xinghang closed his eyes, lost in disjointed thoughts. Understanding only made him feel worse, and he grew increasingly dissatisfied with the figure before him.
“Is it you…” keeping me from seeing Doctor Ji?
The heat was unbearable.
His whole body was on fire. He wished he could hold Doctor Ji and, if possible… kiss him too.
No, that wasn’t enough.
Bo Xinghang frowned, breathing rapidly.
Seeing his reaction, the man was so excited that he hastened to undress further while crudely speaking, “Just wait a moment… just wait a little longer…”
Wait for what?
Wait for Doctor Ji to come and take him home?
Bo Xinghang squinted and nodded, “Okay.”
Okay, he would wait for Doctor Ji to take him home.
The man quickly undressed, but his impatience led him to move toward Bo Xinghang. With sharp eyes, Bo Xinghang avoided him and stepped back a few paces.
Thud—
Bo Xinghang lifted his eyelids and looked toward the door.
Thud thud thud—
Thud thud thud—
The knocking grew louder. Bo Xinghang, feeling the heat, tugged at his collar, causing several buttons to pop open.
The door was kicked open, and several figures entered. Bo Xinghang still couldn’t make out who they were, but one tall figure resembled Doctor Ji.
The figure rushed forward. Bo Xinghang struggled to see him.
…He saw clearly now.
It was Doctor Ji.
Bo Xinghang smiled, weakly wrapping his arms around Doctor Ji’s neck. Doctor Ji’s cool skin against his was comforting.
Bo Xinghang pressed his face against Doctor Ji’s shoulder, whispering in a voice that sounded like he was acting cute, “You came~”
Doctor Ji held the boy’s hip with one hand and wrapped his other arm around his waist.
The boy’s waist was slender and soft, not at all like a fierce school bully.
Facing Xu Yi’s astonished expression, Doctor Ji calmly said while holding Bo Xinghang, “Sorry for the trouble. I’ll take Bo Xinghang with me.”
“…Huh? Oh, alright!” Seeing Doctor Ji leaving quickly, Xu Yi called out, “Where are you going? How will I find you later—”
The distance made Doctor Ji’s voice scatter in the air.
Xu Yi wasn’t sure if he heard right. If he did… he seemed to have discovered a secret.
Doctor Ji replied calmly, “We’re going home. You don’t need to come.”
Author’s note:
The next chapter is sweet, sweet, sweet!!
