Title: 不正经关系 (Improper Relationship)
Author：御小凡 (Yu Xiaofan)
Translator: K (@kin0monogatari)
Protagonists ：严海安 (Yan Hai’an – MC), 孙言 (Sun Yan – ML)
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The next day, Yan Hai’an received a call from Su Yin. Su Yin’s job title is as Sun Yan’s assistant, but there is another person in charge of office work. Su Yin is more responsible for other trivial matters of Sun Yan’s life. For the people who have dealt with Sun Yan before, he will arrange everything. From buying bags, watches, jewellery, cars and houses as resources.
Su Yin has always been an observer. He knew who can be lighthearted, who needs to be taken seriously, and who has a clear mind. With his many years of dog-leg experience, he knew that as long as he still wanted to work under Sun Yan, he had to be careful around Yan Hai’an.
Yan Hai’an was a little surprised that Su Yin came to call him to ask him if he could do something for him.
Su Yin quickly explained: “Mr. Sun said that you are going to S city on a business trip in a few days. I would like to confirm the specific date with you. This is so that I can book the flight ticket and hotel room for you there.”
He doesn’t need to explain for Yan Hai’an to know that it all was under Sun Yan’s order. But his voice was very polite and thoughtful, and it was laced with a little flattery. Yan Hai’an was not used to hearing people speak to him like that: “I have already booked the flight ticket. So there is no need to trouble you for this.”
Su Yin is not as tough as Sun Yan. He heard that Yan Hai’an was serious and he didn’t bother to push further. He quickly figured out Yan Hai’an’s character and then changed his words wisely: “Then you must accept my booking for the hotel room. I will handle it. The room is empty, so you don’t have to worry about anything. And it’s convenient to ask for anything you need.”
Yan Hai’an pondered for a moment: “Thank you, then.”
“You’re welcome. It’s what I should do.” Su Yin lowered his posture, confirmed the flight date and specific time with him. He then politely hung up, “President Sun and his brother have gone abroad together. You can look for me anytime if you want me to do anything.”
They quarrelled yesterday and went abroad today. That was really fast.
After hanging up Su Yin’s phone call, Yan Hai’an thought for a while. He flipped through Sun Yan’s WeChat and guessed that he was still on the plane. He kept picking and choosing for a long time before he sent a text: Su Yin contacted me, thank you. Tell me when you get there.
He doesn’t know how long it will take for Sun Yan to be able to see this message. Yan Hai’an went back to the chat box and read the few chat records of the two several times. He couldn’t help but look into Sun Yan’s WeChat ‘moments’.
This guy’s ‘moments’ is cleaner than that of middle-aged and elderly people. There are only three news articles from Gu Zao. It was all of which were the weather forecast for City B two or three years ago. He guessed that most of them were reposted by Sun Yan. But every time Yan Hai’an looked in, he made various guesses about these three items. What did Sun Yan plan to do that day before he started to pay attention to the weather?
This thing itself is boring enough, but Yan Hai’an would step in from time to time to look at them to pass the time.
As soon as he looked in, he saw the new status of Sun Yan’s ‘moments’. It was just a simple sentence: I will no longer have time in the future. Don’t ask me to hang out.
Yan Hai’an took a closer look. The time happened to be when they were having dinner last night. Did this guy check his mobile phone and post it to the ‘moments’?
Yan Hai’an: “…”
Why did he read a strange meaning between the lines?
He vaguely understood what this guy meant and Yan Hai’an instantly felt that Sun Yan was a little cute. He sat on the sofa with his phone in his arms, laughed and left a comment below: When will you be back?
Mo Yisheng turned his head and saw Yan Hai’an smiling while looking at the phone. Although he didn’t know what was going on, he also laughed: “Hai’an, you look very happy today? Has anything good happened to you?”
Yan Hai’an just put the phone away and smiled: “It’s nothing. Let’s take a rest. Let’s go out to eat today.”
“Huh—? I don’t believe you.” Mo Yisheng jumped out of his chair. He was still at the stage of drafting, and he couldn’t stop drawing. “Tell me. It’s rare to see you smiling so happily.”
Yan Hai’an was startled and touched his face: “Really?”
After asking himself, he laughed again: “My eldest brother will bring my nephew over next month. I haven’t seen them for a long time.”
“Oh, yes. You haven’t been home for several years.” Yan Hai’an usually doesn’t like to talk about himself. But after all, he’s been a friend for so many years and Mo Yisheng still knows about his family more or less, “Your nephew is coming too? How old is he now?”
“He’s almost graduating from junior high school.” The two chatted as they walked out, accidentally bumping into the oncoming person.
Mo Yisheng patted his head: “Oh, I forgot.”
He Ling had an expression that he had expected it would be like this for a while: “You didn’t answer the phone when I called you. Hai’an, are you guys going out for dinner?”
Yan Hai’an has been entangled with Sun Yan recently and has lost his mindfulness to control Mo Yisheng like he used to. He doesn’t know when the relationship between the two became so good.
Maybe today was not a formal occasion. He Ling didn’t wear linen clothes like an old artist, nor any beads. He was dressed in casual clothes, looking ten years younger.
Yan Hai’an put on a business face, showing a warm and decent smile: “Yes, isn’t it just in time for dinner? There is a small bamboo restaurant nearby that is quite special. Do you want to try it?”
Mo Yisheng laughed heartlessly: “Ah, yes. I can’t remember if you don’t tell me. The lemon fragrant chicken there is very delicious! Let’s go.”
The place is not too far. It takes less than ten minutes to walk there. The atmosphere between Mo Yisheng and He Ling looked like they were very familiar with each other. They talked and laughed along the way. Even He Ling’s usual old-fashioned look was much less. Every now and then, he would laugh.There’s a bit of sincerity in him.
Mo Yisheng was talking and the other two were listening. He speaks in a wild way. If there is no other person leading the topic, he can jump between countless topics. There is no logic and it will make people confused.
Yan Hai’an has been paying attention to He Ling and found that this guy is not only patient, but also listens with interest. His expression is not showing that he is reluctant to listen at all. And his smile while looking at Mo Yisheng looks a little condoning.
Are these two getting along so well? He wondered.
Although he thought deeply about this matter, Yan Hai’an didn’t show it. He was a conscientious observer, watching Mo Yisheng interact with He Ling, and occasionally had a laugh, proving that he was also enjoying his time.
Lemon-flavoured chicken is the signature dish here, with the style of Southeast Asian cuisine. It tastes sour and spicy, and has a fresh taste. As soon as this dish was served, Yan Hai’an and He Ling invariably gave Mo Yisheng the chicken legs.
When the two saw each other’s movements, they glanced at each other naturally, and both smiled casually.
Instead, Mo Yisheng became embarrassed: “What are you doing this for me for?”
He Ling said, “Don’t you like to eat this?”
Yan Hai’an also smiled: “You two take your time.”
Mo Yisheng: “…”
Although there is a sense of pampered happiness, it always feels a little strange. It was as if the two people sitting in front of him were not his friends, but his own father.
As soon as the meal was over, He Ling took Mo Yisheng to hang out. He said that the art department of the university held a student exhibition and asked Yan Hai’an to join them. Yan Hai’an couldn’t say that He Ling’s impression was good or bad. But he simply didn’t think that the two of them were suitable together. It was unexpected that they could hang out together like this.
He struggled violently in his heart and was silent for half a minute before saying, “I’m too lazy to go You two go.”
Everything is not in a hurry, anyway. He has the opportunity to ask Mo Yisheng later. Moreover, He Ling’s life experience is not as troublesome as Sun Yan’s and it is easier to deal with…
He Ling didn’t seem to notice his excessively long pause and patted Mo Yisheng on the shoulder: “Don’t worry. I will bring you home safely.”
Mo Yisheng laughed: “How old do you think I am?”
“You were originally a child, weren’t you?” He Ling squinted at him and smiled at Yan Hai’an, “You ask Hai’an.”
Yan Hai’an snorted: “Okay, just go. And get home on time.”
Mo Yisheng: “…”
He was pushed away with laughter by He Ling. Yan Hai’an was like a sad old father, standing at the door watching the two people disappear into the distance.
Yan Hai’an stayed in the studio all day. At 8 p.m., He Ling really brought Mo Yisheng back on time. At this time, Yan Hai’an also refused to allow Mo Yisheng to continue painting, so he packed his things and drove him home.
In the past, Sun Yan said that he was like Mo Yisheng’s father, but Yan Hai’an didn’t feel it. He didn’t know why he agreed with Sun Yan more and more recently…
He asked, “Did you have fun?”
“I had fin.” Mo Yisheng said, “The ideas of those college students are quite eye-catching. Looking at them, I feel like I am several years younger.”
Mo Yisheng’s words are very contradictory. From Yan Hai’an’s point of view, his own mentality has always been under the age of 18 and has never broken through past that.
Yan Hai’an patiently listened to him talk a lot. When he was about to get out of the car, he asked, “I think you like He Ling very much.”
Mo Yisheng nodded frankly: “Yes, he is very interesting. He is as good as you. Well, but the feeling he gives me is different from the feeling you give me.”
After speaking, Mo Yisheng thought about it. It was as if he was thinking about the ‘difference’.
“Oh?” Yan Hai’an asked, “what’s the difference?”
Mo Yisheng laughed: “Sometimes I feel like you are like my dad. And I feel more and more recently like you really are my dad.”
Yan Hai’an: “…”
Am I really that much like a dad?! He wondered.
“As for He Ling…” Mo Yisheng tilted his head, probably thinking, but didn’t say a word for a while.
Yan Hai’an sighed. Maybe what Sun Yan said was right. Or maybe as he knew, Mo Yisheng’s feelings towards people were regardless of gender or identity.
But is He Ling a good target for this development? Even if it’s not that kind of object, can he be a good friend? Is He Ling suitable? Yan Hai’an thought to himself.
Yan Hai’an wanted to say something, but when he parked the car in the parking lot, both of them remained quiet. Then he realised something was wrong. He turned his head to look and Mo Yisheng had already fallen asleep with a smile on his face.
***The author has something to say:
In fact, it’s not bad. Yan Hai’an has been promoted from a single mother to an old father and people will listen more to him.
Q: Why did Sun Yan go on a business trip after confirming the relationship?
A: It starts with breakfast at the Sun’s house.
Sun Yan: Cough.
Sun Ling still buried his head to eat.
Sun Yan: Cough!
Xu Hong: Second Young Master, is your throat uncomfortable?
Sun Yan: …Sun Ling!
Sun Ling: What’s the matter with you? Aunt Xu, give him some more soup.
Sun Yan: [Showing off face] I’m in love! I’ve fallen in love! Understand?
Sun Ling: …Congratulations?
Sun Yan: So don’t make trouble for me in the future. I’m going to spend my time being in love. Oops, you are much older than me. It’s time for you to find someone.
Sun Ling: …
So Big Brother Sun bundled Sun Yan onto the plane and went on a business trip together.
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Next update: 2022.07.04
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