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 2:00 pm flight takes ten and a half hours to arrive from city B to Paris. Sun Yan put on a blindfold and started to sleep shortly after getting on the plane. His long legs were barely able to be straightened in the first class cabin. Yan Hai’an turned to look at a magazine. There is a column on the top that introduces some French attractions.
After finally getting off the plane, at 6 a.m. local time, Yan Hai’an was so sleepy. But he was dragged out by Sun Yan, who was in better spirits.
They came out without any assistants this time. It’s just them two. But the people from the winery had already rushed over and waited for them. As soon as they got out of the airport, they hurriedly picked them up and sent them to the nearby hotel.
After being on the plane for so long, they were so tired that none of them was in the mood to do anything else. So they fell asleep with their heads in their arms. Yan Hai’an slept until noon the next day before getting up. Sun Yan was used to jet lag and seemed very energetic. He took Yan Hai’an to a French meal and then took the car to catch another plane.
The itinerary was handled by Sun Yan throughout the whole process. Yan Hai’an wasn’t aware of anything. He was at a loss, so he only followed Sun Yan along. He can barely communicate with people in English and he also doesn’t know how to speak French. He is completely unfamiliar with the situation around him.
Yan Hai’an got on the plane: “Where are we going?”
Sun Yan said: “The winery is in Bordeaux. We’ll go there first.”
After listening to him not telling him any more, Yan Hai’an didn’t ask any more. But Wang Yue, the deputy manager of the winery, took the initiative to say: “Bordeaux is the largest producing area of high-quality wine in the world. Many famous wineries are produced there.”
Yan Hai’an, who was looking out the window, said casually, “Was it called Lafite?”
“Yes, it is in Bordeaux’s Poyle Village.” Wang Yue introduced, “Although Lafite may be the most famous brand among the general public, there is another super wine above Lafite and several other first-tier wineries. First-tier, you know?”
Yan Hai’an had done his homework on wine and turned his head: “The Lucullus Wine Castle?”
Wang Yue smiled and said, “So you know about it too.”
At this time, Sun Yan said lazily, “Is there a bar with that in the village? Let’s try it then.”
Wang Yue shut his mouth and looked at Yan Hai’an with a little more curiosity.
This time it only took more than an hour for them to land. Some people were waiting to pick them up early. Driving all the way there, the scenery outside the window has become an idyllic scene. Every detail is full of exoticism. Yan Hai’an looked very interested to see it. There are grapes planted on the staggered hills. At this time, it is not the ripening period yet. The vines are tangled around the erected shelves.
The road gradually narrowed with the surrounding ups and downs. Yan Hai’an realised that they are getting there soon. The name of the manor was written in French on the sign erected on the side of the road at the turn. A few hundred metres behind it was a gate made of white iron.
He has searched for photos of various wineries on the Internet for a long time but when he really saw the green vines covering the outer edge of the castle-like building, Yan Hai’an was still a little shocked. Men and women in maid costumes stood at the gate to welcome them.
Fortunately, it wasn’t so extravagant. The driver parked the car outside the villa. There was only a manager-like person waiting outside, who greeted Sun Yan enthusiastically.
Sun Yan was always cold to the outside world and he didn’t care much about people. He walked inside as if he was going back to his own house. Fortunately, the people around him were accustomed to his arrogance. Yan Hai’an followed behind and took down his luggage. The manager took time to greet him and he politely smiled back.
The manager thought that he was only a sidekick and didn’t even think about helping him to get the luggage. When Sun Yan waited for him to walk to his side, he naturally stretched out his hand and brought Yan Hai’an’s luggage over, which startled the manager. So he hurriedly offered his hospitality.
The manager took the luggage and said, “I just told you that I would arrange one room. President Sun, do you want me to arrange another room?”
Sun Yan gave him a nosy look: “No need.”
The manager was stunned for a while. Seeing that the two had already passed him, he hurriedly followed.
The bedroom is completely European aristocratic style, with a King sized four-poster bed, a gorgeous hand-embroidered bed curtain, and a cashmere carpet.
Sun Yan looked like he was very comfortable. He fell on the bed and let out a long sigh: “I’m exhausted. Every time I come here, I struggle like this.”
Yan Hai’an walked to the balcony and looked out at the grape fields: “But it’s beautiful.”
“There’s a lake and a swimming pool behind this. I’ll take you there later.” Sun Yan put his hands behind his head and closed his eyes, “Come and give me a kiss.”
Yan Hai’an smiled. He walked back to the bed, bent over and kissed his lips: “You, being sleeping beauty is too much.”
Sun Yan didn’t open his eyes but the corners of his mouth curled up: “What do you want to eat tonight? I can call the chef and tell him.”
“Forget it. I don’t know what to eat. Whatever they cook, I’ll eat.” Yan Hai’an simply lay down beside him, squinting his eyes for a moment.
Dinner was decided by Wang Yue. Although it is not the grape picking season and it is not open to the public, there are many staff placed there. The staff lounge is full of people.
The appetiser was served with Dom Pérignon. The after-dinner wine was served with the noble rot sweet wine of Lucullus Wine Castle. Yan Hai’an didn’t know how old the bottle was, but he felt that the taste was indeed better than any white wine he had ever drank before. It’s a little sweet. Looking at the wall of the glass, it makes the whole wine glass sparkle with a wonderful golden colour.
This meal is probably provided to please the boss. From the ingredients to the techniques, everything is exquisite and the taste is excellent. It is paired with a variety of delicious wines to make Yan Hai’an’s belly bloated. He ate comfortably and was dragged by Sun Yan to the swimming pool at the back of the villa for a few laps. The air at night was still a little cold. But the two of them were messing around inside and rubbing against each other, so they didn’t get cold.
There was nothing to do in the winery, but Yan Hai’an saw that it was so beautiful. It is not due to the scenery, but it is the atmosphere. It was worth it to waste time here. He hadn’t been so relaxed for many years. He is just like a traveller who travelled long distances. He was used to being tired. Now, he got to sit and rest.
It seems that listening to Sun Yan’s arrangement was a good choice. Coming here was simply like cleansing his body and mind.
Sun Yan’s birthday came during this kind of idleness. Sun Yan didn’t tell the others. As far as he and Yan Hai’an knew, Sun Ling made a greeting call from the other side of the ocean. The two of them didn’t eat a cake. They went to the wine cellar to open a barrel of wine sealed by Sun Yan himself.
After spending time for the most important birthday, Sun Yan began to take Yan Hai’an for an official tour. They left Bordeaux and went to the Alps. They then turned to the Côte d’Azur and the Atlantic coast. They finally went to the Loire Valley. It took a whole month for the in-depth tour because they were not in a hurry.
Without an assistant, Yan Hai’an didn’t understand French. So Sun Yan took care of it all the way. It was only then that Yan Hai’an discovered that Sun Yan could actually speak good French and was very familiar with transportation and accommodation. He usually acted like a giant baby, but now he planned the food, lodging, travel and fun for the two of them. He had to think that he was quite responsible.
Some people say that travelling is the best way to see a person clearly. Yan Hai’an feels as if he has re-acquainted with Sun Yan. This person can enjoy a good life calmly and take responsibility when necessary.
After returning to Bordeaux, Yan Hai’an had time to pay attention to the news of the competition. Before starting their Tour de France, he would call every day to ask Mo Yisheng about the registration status. And he always answered that He Ling would take care of it. Yan Hai’an was not at all relieved to hear this so he made a special trip to ask for He Ling’s phone number to ask for details.
Seeing that he was so annoyed, Sun Yan had to let Su Yin, who stayed in the country, run to serve Mo Yisheng. Perhaps Yan Hai’an put too much thought into it.
After more than a month, the results should come out. Yan Hai’an first randomly checked the Internet and was shocked of the news.
“Young Chinese Painter He Ling Won the Excellence Award in the 9th National A Portrait Association Grand Prix”
Yan Hai’an: “…?!”
Yan Hai’an jumped up and Sun Yan was perplexed by him: “What’s the matter with you?”
Yan Hai’an had no intention of replying to him at all. He hurriedly clicked on the news and saw the award-winning painting. He was staring at Mo Yisheng’s ‘Dinner’.
“Fuck…” Yan Hai’an continued to read:
——(April 14th, local time in country A) The Jury Committee of the 9th National Portrait Painting Association International Grand Prix sent a congratulatory letter: It was announced that the oil painting ‘Dinner’ by Chinese young painter He Ling won the Excellence Award in this International Grand Prix.
This is the news from last week. Yan Hai’an’s face turned pale. His hands were shaking and he muttered to himself: “What’s going on…”
Sun Yan noticed that his expression was wrong and frowned: “What happened?”
Yan Hai’an hurriedly turned to the mobile phone that had been closed abroad and frantically called Mo Yisheng.
No one picked it up.
Seeing his boyfriend was anxious and about to be stupid, Sun Yan held his shoulder and said in a deep voice, “What’s the matter? You calm down!”
“Yi Sheng’s paintings have been stolen. Fuck it. I knew that He Ling is a bad dog!” Yan Hai’an forcibly calmed down and said to Sun Yan, “I can’t contact Yi Sheng. You can call Su Yin and ask him what’s going on now.”
Sun Yan immediately called Su Yi. When he heard the words, Su Yin was also confused. He came to follow him after he signed up. He didn’t understand what he was doing before. Mo Yisheng was with his good friend every day. He was only there when he was needed.
Who would have thought that such a mistake could happen?
Su Yin was instructed to go to the studio and home to find the person immediately and Sun Yan quicky booked a flight back to China.
Yan Hai’an bowed and sat on the sofa, clasping his hands together: “…it’s my fault.”
Sun Yan strode over and sat down beside him. He hugged him and said, “It’s not your fault.”
Yan Hai’an looked at him. The helplessness and remorse in his eyes made Sun Yan feel distressed: “I should have looked after him.”
He had always felt that He Ling was someone who couldn’t befriend him. So he shouldn’t acquiesce in entrusting Mo Yisheng’s affairs to such a person. But Yan Hai’an never imagined that He Ling would have the courage to do such a shameless and risky thing.
“He is not your responsibility, nor should it be anyone else’s.” Sun Yan put one hand on his tightly clasped hand, “Mo Yisheng is an adult. He has long been responsible for everything he does. “
Why didn’t Mo Yisheng inform himself when such a big thing happened? Yan Hai’an closed his eyes painfully: “It’s not just this time… It’s my fault. I doted on him so much that he doesn’t know that people’s hearts are sinister.”
“It’s okay.” Sun Yan comforted him softly, letting him lean on his shoulder, “We’ll go back right away.”
Yan Hai’an calmed down a bit because of his words and Su Yin’s call came through.
“Mr. Sun, I can’t find him.”
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Next update: 2022.09.19
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*Translator’s Note: That bastard, He Ling! -K
