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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Sun Yan helped him put the things away: “It’s almost time. Let’s have a meal together. I heard Su Yin said that you asked him to book a place.”
Yan Hai’an thought about it worriedly. Yan Haijian’s attitude towards his homosexuality was slightly better than that of the second elder in the family. But it wouldn’t be such a good idea to meet and have a meal together.
Yan Hai’an said: “Then I will call Mo Yisheng to come along.”
Sun Yan asked unhappily, “What do you mean by this? He is also coming to have a meal with your family?”
“Come on. That’s my boss anyway. He had been taking care of me for so many years. What’s wrong with him having a meal with my family?” Yan Hai’an settled down. He then turned around, pressed Sun Yan’s shoulder and got him to sit on the chair. “I didn’t tell you carefully before. Only my older brother in my family knows that I like men. So now I don’t dare to go back during Chinese New Year, lest they will talk to me about marriage. Although my brother knows, he doesn’t really agree. You please don’t mention this in front of him, especially not in front of my nephew. Otherwise, he may not be happy.”
“Huh?” Sun Yan obviously hadn’t considered this issue at all before and couldn’t accept it when he heard it, “You mean I’m a shameful existence for you?”
“No…” Yan Hai’an sighed deeply and said in a complicated mood, “The environment of my family is different from yours. In our place, I will be criticised by people for such a thing. I’ll be an ungrateful child to my parents for the rest of my life. I can’t stand them to bear such criticism… Forget it, let’s not talk more about it.”
Yan Hai’an knew that they were going to quarrel again. He shook his head, turned around and called Mo Yisheng.
Mo Yisheng was very happy when he heard about it. He went over after asking for the address.
Sun Yan and Yan Hai’an drove to the hotel to pick up Yan Haijian and Yan Jin. Along the way, Sun Yan didn’t have a good look on his face. He was stubborn in his own way.
Su Yin helped to book a private room for them which fit more than enough for five people. The chef pushed the dining cart by the side, in front of the noodles and duck meat. Yan Jin and Yan Haijian both stared at it with relish.
Mo Yisheng was fooled a few times by Yan Hai’an before. He thought that Yan Haijian wanted to see the current person he’s going out with, so he thought that he would not see Yan Hai’an’s mysterious girlfriend today. But he could only see Sun Yan. He asked surprisingly: “Why is Mr. Sun here?”
Sun Yan was always brooding around him and it was such a topic. He squinted at him as soon as he heard his name being mentioned: “Can’t I be here? Is this your home?”
Mo Yisheng’s impression of Sun Yan was that he was still attentive and polite. But he was a little stunned when he was suddenly greeted with such an ice cold blow.
Yan Haijian and Yan Jin also looked away from the duck, but they didn’t dare to stare at Sun Yan. They looked at Yan Hai’an together.
Yan Hai’an said to Mo Yisheng tiredly: “Don’t pay attention to him. He’s sick.”
After saying that, he stood up and dragged Sun Yan away: “Let’s go out for a cigarette. You guys can eat first. Yisheng, take care of them for me.”
Mo Yisheng nodded blankly.
Yan Hai’an dragged Sun Yan to the toilet: “Can you not do this? Do you have to make everyone unhappy?”
“Hey, I’m the one not happy here, okay?” Sun Yan said with a smile, “Then I’m leaving.”
After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave, but he was grabbed by Yan Hai’an.
There was no one in the toilet. Yan Hai’an pleaded softly: “It’s my fault. Don’t be angry.”
Sun Yan was never afraid of anything. But he’s afraid when Yan Hai’an would use a gentle tone like this. Every time Yan Hai’an spoke to him in such a soft tone, he couldn’t do anything.
He stroked his hair irritably.
Yan Hai’an said again: “I didn’t mean that. You are not bad. I will handle my family affairs. You give me a little time. It is really difficult for them to accept it just yet.”
Yan Hai’an also feels annoyed sometimes. Sun Yan’s request is to treat him equally and to inform his family is to show respect for him. But the family of the two of them are too different.
His parents are old, simple but violent. They have never been out of the village their whole life. This is not reasonable at all to them. He really can’t think of how to make them accept the relationship between himself and Sun Yan.
And his parents and Yan Haijian had done so much for him. He couldn’t just cut off the relationship with them for this. It was too inhuman.
The current situation of dragging telling them the truth is the best means Yan Hai’an can think of.
Yan Hai’an held his hand and said, “I’m sorry.”
Sun Yan snorted and held him back with a backhand, which was a temporary compromise: “You’re really…”
Yan Hai’an said, “It’s because you like me, right?”
Sun Yan was cut in by him and unable to speak. He then pointed at him with his finger and finally said: “It’s good that you know.”
He was just joking. Yan Hai’an smiled bitterly: “Thank you, really.”
With his ego lowered, Sun Yan felt a little embarrassed. It’s not that he doesn’t understand that everyone has their own situation, but Yan Hai’an’s behaviour always makes him feel uneasy. It seems that as long as something goes wrong in his family, he can abandon himself without hesitation and return to the so-called ‘right path’.
This is like a time bomb. How can it be solved by simply dragging it? If this matter is not resolved, he will not be relieved.
The two of them were quiet for a while. Each with their own thoughts and went back to the private room together.
Mo Yisheng is helping to roll the duck meat rigorously.
Yan Hai’an explained: “There has been some trouble in his company recently and he is a little upset.”
Sun Yan cooperated with him and acquiesced.
Mo Yisheng always has infinite trust and tolerance for those who accept it: “So it’s like this. It doesn’t matter. Everyone is in a bad mood sometimes. Sun Yan, don’t keep thinking about it. There are no obstacles that can’t be overcome. Things will always work out.”
But Sun Yan is most annoyed now. He still has nothing to show to him. So he starts to pick up the duck meat. Yan Hai’an next to him had wrapped a lotus leaf cake and put it in Sun Yan’s bowl.
Sun Yan’s hair was smoothed in an instant. A smile appeared on his face immediately and he said to Yan Hai: “The roast duck here is famous all over the country, don’t be polite. If it’s delicious, take a few with you when you go back.”
He was so enthusiastic all of a sudden. Yan Haijian was quite flattered by surprise: “No, no, no. It’s too troublesome.”
Yan Haijian can’t speak Mandarin well. His local accent is also the northern dialect. As long as he speaks slowly, everyone here can understand him.
“Yan Jin likes it very much.” Yan Hai’an wrapped another one for Yan Jin: “If you go back and you have too much stuff, don’t panic and just take it. I will send some to you later.”
His brother’s kindness can still be accepted. Yan Haijian no longer refuses. He looked at Mo Yisheng and Sun Yan left and right. He was a little stage fright and made some psychological construction before holding the cup: “Thank you for taking care of Hai’an. He is the only one of the family who stayed here. We are so far apart. It must be troublesome for you. Thank you very much.”
There were no skills at all to his words of thanks. He just keeps saying thank you, but it’s very moving. Although he and Yan Hai’an are brothers, they don’t look much alike in appearance. He wears an ordinary short-sleeved shirt and slacks. Yes, he is much older than Yan Hai’an and the fingers holding the cup looked rough. There is a lingering restraint and tension on his body and expression. One can imagine what kind of family he came from. But it was such a family that raised Yan Hai’an and sent him to City B to study.
Mo Yisheng hurriedly replied: “Where is it? Hai’an mostly took care of me. He helped me a lot. I am very grateful to him.”
“Brother, don’t be polite. This is what it should be.” Sun Yan smiled. When he wanted to appear approachable, his arrogance disappeared. It was as if he had a good temper and was reliable, “I have a good relationship with Hai’an. It’s my business to take care of him. You can come to me if you need anything.”
Yan Haijian has been thinking about the fact that Yan Hai’an likes men. Hearing Sun Yan’s words, his heart skipped a beat and he looked at Sun Yan a few more times.
Yan Hai’an looked at Sun Yan helplessly and said to brother: “Eat more. Have a good rest tonight and I’ll take you out for sightseeing tomorrow.”
Yan Jin muffled a ‘yes’ while eating as he nodded.
“Let Su Yin arrange it.” Sun Yan said, “Now there are queues everywhere now. It’s unbearable on such a hot day. He is the best at taking care of these things. With his help, it’ll be more convenient to have fun.”
Yan Hai’an was a little moved. But Su Yin didn’t say much and his work efficiency was particularly high: “Didn’t he have to follow you?”
Sun Yan raised his hand: “Am I still short of an assistant? He’s just the one with a higher salary, but there are others who are assisting me. You can use him as much as you like.”
Yan Jin was eating but he has always paid attention to the conversations of the adults. Sun Yan noticed his gaze and asked nonchalantly, “Have you finished your drink? Let’s have another jug of watermelon juice.”
“Drinking too much is not good. It will cool the stomach.” Yan Hai’an flipped through the menu, “Drink some Sydney juice. Yan Jin, do you drink Sydney juice?”
Yan Haijian hurriedly said: “If you don’t want to drink it, you can drink tea.”
Sun Yan said to the waiter, “Come on. Can you drink, eldest brother?”
“Yes. Eldest brother wants to drink.” Yan Hai’an smiled, “It’s rare to meet like this. Let’s drink some.”
Sun Yan asked the waiter to bring another bottle of white wine: “Sun Ling participated in some auction before and came back after taking a bottle of white wine, saying that there are only 10 bottles of this in China. It has not been opened yet. Let’s try it together next time.”
Yan Hai’an thought of the various expensive decorations in their villa: “Does your brother like to participate in auctions?”
Sun Yan explained: “It’s just for a social occasion.”
Sun Yan and Yan Haijian were the only ones who wanted to drink on the table. Mo Yisheng didn’t like the taste of wine and Yan Hai’an couldn’t drink if he wanted to drive. The two opened a bottle. Yan Haijian was a little drunk and he was staggering when getting on and off the car. He was supported by Yan Jin.
Yan Hai’an said worriedly: “Yan Jin, take good care of your dad. Call me if you need anything.”
Yan Jin cautiously nodded.
Yan Haijian, who squinted his eyes, suddenly said: “Brother! Mom asked me to tell you that the family had found a daughter-in-law for you and that you should find time to go back and take a look.”
Yan Hai’an’s first reaction was to look at Sun Yan. But Sun Yan showed no expression.
Yan Haijian shouted again, taking advantage of the wine, “We shouldn’t let you come here to study alone. You have learned badly! Hey! What kind of disease is this? If it turns into something like this, you can’t continue to live a good life.”
Yan Hai’an supported him on the other side and said to Yan Jin: “Help your dad to go up.”
He reserved a suite for Yan Haijian’s father and son. And the accommodation conditions were very good. One for each of them. After putting Yan Haijian on the bed and lying flat, Yan Hai’an told Yan Jin: “Watch him at night. Boil some hot water for a while and get your dad to drink it. He will definitely be thirsty.”
Yan Jin nodded. But when sending Yan Hai’an out, the quiet boy suddenly asked, “What happened to you?”
Yan Hai’an was stunned when he asked him so unexpectedly. He only smiled helplessly: “Got a ‘heart disease’.”
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Next update: 2022.08.08
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*Translator’s Note: What Yan Hai’an meant by ‘heart disease’ is his heart that had been infected by abnormality of homosexuality. To most people who don’t have an open mind, homosexuality is a disease. But these days, we all know that it’s just a sexual preference. It’s not a mental illness or a disease. -K
