SDVPP Chapter 6

Gradually, a mist began to envelop the small garden. The pink peach blossoms in the mist formed a hazy scene, like a fairyland.

Chi Han leaned on the railing and looked down at the pavilion, and indeed, at the junction between the pavilion and the tiled floor, he discovered a row of small nozzles that were continuously spraying white mist.

Chih= Han reached out and touched it; the mist felt slightly cold and gentle on his hand.

He widened his eyes slightly… Could this be dry ice?!

Truly extravagant.

Chi Han thought sourly. He needed this in his future small garden!

After Chi Han had roughly designed the small garden in his mind, he only then realized that Rong Xu was still holding an orange without eating it. He approached with a concerned expression, “Rong Xu, don’t you like oranges?”

Rong Xu moved his fingers but didn’t speak. He just wasn’t used to eating things from outside, and if he told Chi Han, he might be asked for the reasons again.

Rong Xu lowered his gaze, unwilling to answer.

A few seconds later, he felt a light touch on his hand, and from his slightly lowered perspective, he could see a long and fair finger.

Right now, that finger was resting in his palm.

“Rong Xu, is it because you’re wearing gloves that it’s inconvenient? Are your hands cold because of the gloves? Are your legs cold now, too? There’s no shelter in this pavilion. Should I take you to find a room instead?”

A series of questions left Rong Xu unsure of how to react.

No one cared about his feelings long ago, and others always asked him a series of questions, just like Rong Guanyu, and their questions were always centered around his disabled legs.

It was annoying and unbearable.

But Chi Han was different.

Occasionally, when he raised his head, he could always see the care in his eyes. He must have been watching him like this all along, which was why he could always see such tenderness in them.

Rong Xu suddenly felt a warmth in his chest, like a person walking alone in the cold night stumbling upon a fire. At first, it didn’t feel warm, but the closer he got, the harder it was to leave.

His lips moved slightly.

Not cold.

Not cold at all.

He blinked his eyes and, for the first time, had the urge to hold onto something.

Chi Han stood up and looked around, feeling a bit of self-reproach. He should have realized that someone with a leg ailment detests cold, yet he had kept Rong Xu here for almost half an hour!

“I’ll take you to the second floor…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Chi Han saw two people entering the entrance of the small garden. They appeared somewhat blurry through the hazy white mist. But as the two individuals approached, Chi Han’s expression instantly changed.

Those two were none other than Fang Jingluo and Jiang Yaoning.

What were they doing here?

But even without knowing the answer, Chi Han could tell it wasn’t for anything good. Especially given the way tonight’s events had unfolded, Fang Jingluo was the main culprit in humiliating Rong Xu in front of everyone!

So, under no circumstances could Fang Jingluo and Rong Xu meet.

He grabbed the armrest of Rong Xu’s wheelchair and was about to leave the pavilion when Jiang Yaoning, quick on his feet, walked over, propped his hand on a stone pillar, and smiled mischievously, “Chi Han, don’t go. Jingluo wants to talk to you.”

Joke. If Chi Han left, who knew what Fang Jingluo would stir up tonight?! If that happened, his plans to make new friends would be ruined, wouldn’t they?

With this in mind, Jiang Yaoning’s smile gained a touch of patience and persuasion, “About what happened last night, don’t be angry. Jingluo got drunk last night, and it was my idea. You used to like Jingluo, didn’t you? Go over quickly; he came to find you even without seeing Old Master Rong!”

Chi Han: “…”

What did it have to do with him if Fang Jingluo wanted to see someone?!

As Fang Jingluo was getting closer and closer to this place, Chi Han took a deep breath, half crouched, and looked up at Rong Xu, saying with a smile, “Rong Xu, can you wait here for me? I’ll go have a quick word and come back.”

Seeing that Rong Xu agreed, Chi Han stood up, turned, and walked outside, his smile instantly fading away.

He intercepted Fang Jingluo before the latter walked onto the small bridge, impatiently turning his head away, not even wanting to look at him.

“Why are you looking for me?”

Fang Jingluo stopped in his tracks, his gaze slowly moving from Chi Han’s black hair by his ear to his delicate features marked with disdain and detachment, finally resting on the dainty red mole behind his ear.

It was like…

Really similar.

The previous Chi Han always had messy, semi-long hair with various chaotic colors, looking both foolish and unsophisticated, resembling Xu Ting only from a few angles.

But now, Chi Han had reached the point where he could pass as Xu Ting.

Fang Jingluo only realized now that the most Xu Ting-like feature in Chi Han was his eyes.

Xu Ting’s eyes were always clear and emotionless, but when they looked at him, it was like the melting of the first snow, with a faint hint of a smile.

But that hint of a smile had turned into cold disdain several months ago.

Every time he thought about it, Fang Jingluo’s chest would tremble violently.

Now, Chi Han had also learned to look at him with such eyes, with the same kind of gaze as that person.

Fang Jingluo reached out and gently touched the corner of Chi Han’s eye, his lips slightly curling upwards.

He didn’t care if Chi Han was acting or genuinely despised him. All he wanted now was to see that pair of eyes once again reveal that joyful smile to him.

Then, he would destroy it thoroughly!

Fang Jingluo chuckled with delight. He thought that at that moment, he probably wouldn’t lose sleep over that kind of gaze anymore, would he?

As for what would happen to Chi Han…

Fang Jingluo’s beautiful eyes lifted slightly. Who would care about a counterfeit?

The moment Fang Jingluo’s hand touched him, Chi Han’s goosebumps “swished” into existence.

Without thinking, he raised his hand and struck directly. Fang Jingluo withdrew his hand and took a step back, his smile undiminished, and he lazily asked, “Why are you so angry? I haven’t done anything yet.”

“Mind your own business!” Chi Han couldn’t help but curse.

He gave Fang Jingluo a warning look, his voice icy, “If you have any farts, let them out.”

Fang Jingluo circled his gaze over Chi Han’s head, whistling playfully, “When did you dye your hair? It suits you quite well.”

Actions that might appear greasy when done by others took on a touch of unruly youthful arrogance due to Fang Jingluo’s deep, sharp features.

Chi Han: “…”

He not only failed to appreciate it, but he was also disgusted.

He couldn’t understand. Dyeing his hair was something he did because he liked it. But why did everyone act like he was trying to please someone?

“Get lost,” Chi Han clenched his fist, his gaze icy, “say one more word, and I’ll beat you to a pulp!”

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Jiang Yaoning sat on the stone pillar, watching Chi Han walk away. He turned his head to glance at Rong Xu, somewhat surprised. “How did you end up with Chi Han?”

Rong Xu, staring at the thin blanket on his lap, couldn’t be bothered to respond.

Jiang Yaoning had long known about Rong Xu’s temperament, and he didn’t really expect the other to engage in a conversation with him.

He continued speaking to himself, “It’s strange, this Chi Han. Dyeing his hair, getting close to Rong Xu… Does he really not like Jingluo anymore? It shouldn’t be like that. Just last week, he spent tens of thousands for Jingluo’s birthday, right?”

“But dyeing his hair really makes him look like Xu Ting,” Jiang Yaoning murmured, “I used to be able to tell him apart with red hair, but now… Jingluo might not even recognize him.”

As Rong Xu listened to Jiang Yaoning’s mutterings, his gaze slowly focused on the two figures under the peach tree in the distance.

So… did Chi Han actually like Fang Jingluo?

The moment this thought crossed his mind, Rong Xu involuntarily tightened his grip on the orange in his hand.

Seeing Rong Xu’s reaction, Jiang Yaoning was also somewhat surprised. In his memory, Rong Xu’s appearance had hardly changed, always wearing a gloomy and silent expression.

Just how capable was this Chi Han? He even managed to evoke expressions from this disabled man!

Could it be… Chi Han’s recent unusual behavior these days is because he feels he has found a powerful backing?

Jiang Yaoning opened his mouth in disbelief and then let out a couple of exasperated laughs.

While mimicking Xu Ting’s appearance to disturb Fang Jingluo, he was secretly entangling with Rong Xu.

Seems like he underestimated Chi Han.

Thinking about the video call from last night, Jiang Yaoning’s gaze turned cold. He didn’t expect that he and Jingluo would also have a day of being manipulated by someone!

His gaze landed on Rong Xu, who had been staring at Chi Han’s back all along, and a wicked smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Well, if he likes to play games with people, then he should receive a little gift in return.

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