Chapter 42

However, compared to Qi Ji's reaction, the injured person was much calmer.

"A little injury, it's normal."

It really didn't make sense to say this, and Qi Ji choked with a breath in his throat, but in the end, he became speechless.

Not to mention whether such a serious injury should be called a "minor injury", it is the "normal", no matter how you think it is abnormal.

Could it be that Mr. President still lives in dire straits every day, and may be injured at any time?

Qi Ji knew that something was wrong, but he didn't know how to get to the bottom of it. In a trance, he remembered the conversation between himself and his brother - how similar the conversation then was to now.

Before Qi Ji went to the boxing arena to fight, every time he came back with an injury, Qi Mingyu asked him what was going on, and Qi Ji would only excuse the past with reasons he accidentally encountered, and never said it directly.

Pei Yusheng obviously avoided talking about it, but unlike Qi Ji, how could he be so short of money that he had to fight? This injury could only be due to some special reason.

But the reason for this cannot be explained.

Thinking of this, Qi Ji can understand.

He himself didn't want to tell Qi Mingyu the truth, and President Pei must have a secret, but Qi Ji was superfluous and had to ask an extra question.

Perhaps the best way is to pretend not to see it.

Just like Lina who is out of control, it's better to hide than to face her directly, so does President Pei. He exposes people's scars like this, but it makes them uncomfortable.

Qi Zhi thought about it, and felt a little guilty.

It was only after tonight that he realized how inadequate he was in caring for people.

Whether it's for Pei Yusheng or Qi Mingyu, for a job or a family, he doesn't do a good job.

Carefully helping the person pull the cuff back to its original position, because of the awkward stiffness, Qi Ji's movements became more and more unskilled, and he could only make up for it with words: "I'm so sorry..."

It's just that before the sentence was finished, Qi Ji suddenly felt a shock, and the remaining half of the sentence was abruptly stuck, and the whole person froze for a while.

The man next to him actually stretched out another free hand and pinched it directly on the back of his neck.

"Sorry for what?"

That time, he squeezed it through the coat that was draped over his shoulders, and the force was not too heavy. It was just that Qi Ji was sensitive, so his reaction was a bit extreme.

It didn't take long for him to recover, and when he raised his head, it happened to meet Pei Yusheng's eyes.

"Um?"

Qi Ji swallowed unconsciously: "It's..."

He stumbled, unable to say any valid reason to put it in front of the other party. He was really inexperienced, and being watched by a man like this from a close distance, he couldn't find a suitable excuse.

But unexpectedly, Pei Yusheng did not force an answer.

The man reached out and untied the cuff that Qi Ji had just pulled, folded it a few times, and pulled it up neatly.

Qi Ji had just warned himself that the best response was to pretend not to know, seeing the injury of the other party, but couldn't help but look away.

This time he finally saw the scar in its entirety.

The injury was really serious, extending from the forearm to the elbow, like a mark left when he had to raise his hand to block when he was hit hard by something.

Due to the excessive force, the blue and purple scars had already swelled up high and swollen, and it made people feel anxious at first glance. don't know how the man could endure it for so long.

"It's really a small injury," but Pei Yusheng didn't take it seriously, his tone sounded even more irrelevant than when he talked about Lina just now, "because it's compared to the other party's injury."

"I just took a bite."

...Does this mean that the other party is more seriously injured?

Qi Ji was stunned: "Is it a sparring?"

But this doesn't sound like a sparring. Besides, with Pei Yusheng's skills, who can hurt him so badly?

Pei Yusheng smiled: "Forget it."

He put down his cuffs, buttoned them, and said lightly, "A long-term opponent."

"Is it difficult to deal with?" Although the scar was invisible, the impact it caused was difficult to completely disappear in a short period of time. Qi Ji was a little worried, "That person's attack was too heavy."

"It's okay, he can't beat me."

Pei Yusheng reached out and helped Qi Ji wrap the coat on his shoulders a little tighter.

Compared to Qi Ji's nervousness and unfamiliarity just now, as the injured person, his movements are more smooth and natural.

"And it's rare for us to see each other once, and it'll be fine."

Qi Ji was still a little worried and couldn't help but say, "Then be careful."

Pei Yusheng responded seriously: "I will."

The man raised his head and looked at the sea in the distance. In the dark night, only the distant sea-sky junction glowed with a faint gray-blue. couldn't see anything on the sea surface, could only hear the ups and downs of the waves, with the surging salty smell.

Qi Ji followed his line of sight and looked over together, and heard the other side whisper, "Watch with me for a while."

Qi Ji also replied softly, "Okay."

The surroundings were quiet, only the sound of the sea and the wind, Qi Ji was wrapped in a suit jacket one size larger, and did not feel cold. There is also a heat source beside him, exuding the breath of blazing sun all the time, mixed with the smell of the sea breeze, and it still smells good.

Qi Ji asked in a low voice, "Does Mr. Pei come here often?"

"Not many come here."

Pei Yusheng's tone is very suitable for the night. For some reason, listening to him speak, Qi Ji suddenly imagined the scene of him telling people bedtime stories.

But Mr. President doesn't seem to be old enough to have children. Qi Ji blinked, pulled back the thoughts of letting go, and continued to listen to the other party.

"I only came to City S not long ago. When I was in City B, I often went to the beach."

Qi Ji was puzzled: "There is a sea in city B?"

Pei Yu laughed: "Why not, Beihai Shihai, isn't it all?"

It was obviously a lake.

Qi Ji stopped arguing, put his face on his arm, and continued to listen.

"I can't sleep at night, so I like to run out. In the past few years, the environment was not good, and with the poor light at night, the water was dark, and it wasn't very pretty. But it's okay to listen to the sound."

Pei Yusheng glanced at the distant sea.

"It's very similar to here now. As soon as I came to S City, I thought this sea looked familiar, so I would come here a few times from time to time."

He retracted his gaze and looked at Qi Ji, who was listening intently beside him: "But if you really want to see the sea, you should go to the island. During the day, it is blue waves and golden sands, and at night the light is dim, and the stars and the full moon can be reflected on the sea, which is very beautiful. "

Attracted by the man's description, Qi Ji couldn't help but whisper, "I also like the sea."

"Um?"

Pei Yusheng made a very light nasal sound, as if to coax him to continue talking.

Being willing to reveal yourself is a key step in showing trust.

Qi Zhipao really took it.

"Our family is very inland, and even a river is rare. When I was in elementary school, I learned a text describing the sea in my textbook, so I ran to call my parents and asked them to come back quickly and take me there. Look at the sea."

"They agreed, and they took me there when they said it back. As a result, my grandmother fell ill that year and didn't go there. Later, I was busy with other things, so I forgot about it."

The boy slowed down his tone. In fact, his expression had lost a lot of grief that he didn't want to mention before, and felt more nostalgic. But Pei Yu paused for a while, and then changed the subject calmly: "What is that text about?"

The scar is not yet complete, and he is reluctant to let it hurt again.

Qi Ji didn't notice it, but the thought was brought over by the other party, so he thought seriously: "It's the sunrise at sea."

"I still remember the sentence in it. 'The horizon and the sea are golden, the sun has risen, and we are cheering for the first rays of morning light.'"

He rubbed the tip of his nose: "It's a first-grade text, so early."

Pei Yusheng asked, "Do you want to see the sunrise at sea?"

Qi Ji glanced at the sky: "Can you see it here?"

"It can't be done here, the direction is wrong. Besides, the sky and the sea are gray, and the sun rising is not the kind of golden light that was mentioned in the text." Pei Yu said, "However, there will always be a chance."

Qi Ji nodded, thoughtfully.

They sat by the beach for a long time, and when Qi Ji couldn't help sneezing, Pei Yusheng pulled him up.

Although Qi Ji said that he sneezed only when he accidentally inhaled the fluff, the man who kept saying he wanted to see more of the sea still didn't change his mind.

The two walked back, the sky had turned from thick black to dark blue. Qi Ji originally thought they were going back to the city, but Pei Yusheng took him to a small stone house by the beach.

The stone house is right next to the beach, and as soon as you push the door, you can step on the sand. Although it looks unremarkable, the conditions inside are unexpectedly superior, not only all kinds of brand-new households are readily available, but electricity and water are also readily available.

It looks like a homestay by the sea.

However, building a homestay on the beach is completely nonsense. Not to mention the sea tide, even the erosion of the sea wind can make the house damp and wet, and the maintenance cost is quite high.

This is indeed not a homestay, and Pei Yusheng quickly explained: "I bought this when I came here before, so it's convenient to rest."

There is a dehumidifier in the room, as well as an air conditioner and a water heater. Although no one lives there, the daily maintenance of Yi Ying has not been neglected. Even the mineral water in the refrigerator is the new date of this month.

It's just that the wind is a bit strong tonight, and the air conditioner is turned on in the room, so still feel a little cool.

Pei Yusheng went to take a shower first. He was still not very concerned about his injury. He casually wrapped a layer of film on his arm and went in. When he came out after washing, he heard the sound of automatic power off after the kettle was boiled.

The water was burned by Qi Ji, but no one else was there.

Looking around the room, he still didn't see the familiar figure, Pei Yusheng frowned slightly, and the action of removing the protective film also slowed down.

It wasn't until he heard the movement from the door that he restrained Zhou's air-conditioning, which was cooler than the sea breeze, and looked towards the door.

It was Qi Ji who ran in in a hurry. He was not wearing Pei Yusheng's coat, and he didn't know what he was doing. His body was full of cold air, and his trousers were wet. The boy's cheeks were whitish from the cold wind, and the tips of his ears were red, but they were also the color of being frozen.

Pei Yusheng's expression just softened, and he froze again: "What are you doing?"

"It's nothing," Qi Ji waved his hand, "I just wanted to hear more about the sound of the waves, so I went out for a while...Ah!"

Before he could finish speaking, he sneezed heavily.

Pei Yusheng: "..."

Pei Yusheng: "Go take a shower, the hot water is ready, and the pajamas are in the upper right cabinet."

The boy felt that he was wrong, was very good, and hurriedly entered the bathroom.

After a while, the sound of the water stopped, and the boy came out, wearing a pure white pajamas, which made his fingertips and cheeks smoked by the heat even pinker.

Qi Ji was also a little curious: "The size of this pajamas is just right."

Pei Yusheng glanced at him: "I have bought a set of various types of pajamas, just in case."

Having said that, of course there cannot be a third model.

It's just a pity, Pei Yusheng thought to himself, lack of preparation, there are only the simplest styles, not even bunny ears.

Naturally, Qi Ji didn't know what the other person was thinking. He hurriedly blew his hair and ran to get the medicine box he just found and put it in front of Pei Yusheng.

"Remember to take the medicine."

President Pei talked about his opponents so calmly just now. Shouldn't he be too concerned about his injuries being seen? After weighing it, Qi Ji still felt that his body was important and he had to remind the other party.

Pei Yusheng glanced at him, but didn't say anything.

But after rolling up his sleeves, the man directly stretched out his hand.

Huh? Qi Ji asked, "Want to help?"

Pei Yu said, "This is my dominant hand, so it's not very convenient."

Qi Ji thought about it too, and took out the wound medicine and gauze.

When he saw the ointment in the medicine box, he was surprised: "Is this the anti-swelling medicine in the villa?"

Pei Yusheng glanced at it: "Well."

This is a pleasant surprise, Qi Ji said, "This ointment is very effective, just apply it tomorrow and it will be fine."

After a long illness, he became a doctor, and Qi Ji was very skilled at dressing himself up. However, what he usually deals with is broken skin wounds, and Qi Ji has nothing to do with those subcutaneous bruises, so he often leaves them alone.

In addition, he has a coagulation disorder himself, and the broken skin heals slowly, so he is used to it.

But last time Qi Ji was injured by mahogany furniture. After applying this ointment, it was very effective. He clearly remembered that he was afraid of pain, so he didn't rub the bruise as the other party said, and only applied the medicine. But it was much better after only one night.

Although had a dream that night, dreaming that Qi Mingyu was oppressing him and bullying him, but at least the medicine worked, it was enough.

As a personal experiencer of the ointment, Qi Ji recommends it wholeheartedly, and comforts the other party: "And this ointment is not painful, just apply a layer on the surface, which is very convenient."

But for some reason, hearing his words, the expression of the man in front of him became vaguely subtle.

Qi Jii thought that the other party didn't believe it, so he showed up and said, "Last time I was injured, and I wiped it off overnight. It's like this."

He said, carefully applying a layer of ointment on the surface of the wound.

"Look, it doesn't hurt when you wipe it."

Of course it doesn't hurt to apply the medicine, because what hurts is rubbing the bruises, and the last time this little patient rubbed the bruises, he was already asleep.

When he fell asleep, he didn't forget to kick him, and he would cry softly.

Pei Yusheng thought to himself, but he didn't say anything. He watched the boy carefully apply the ointment and wrapped it in gauze. When the other party was done, he said, "Thank you."

The boy rubbed his cheek with the back of his hand and smiled: "It should be."

When Pei Yusheng saw that smile, it really didn't hurt at all.

The temperature of the boy's fingertips remained on his arm, and Pei Yusheng moved his carefully bandaged arm, and when he looked up, he could see the boy beside him who was busy packing the medicine box.

Drugs are really helpful, he thought.

The medicine is ready, but the room still looks a little cold. If the air conditioner is turned up again, it will feel dry, so Qi Ji poured out the hot water and made a pot of hot tea.

The tea is the barley tea left in the cupboard. After drinking it, you won't fall asleep, and the taste is also very fragrant. It's just that Qi Ji doesn't know much about tea, and he doesn't know how to brew it. He opened it simply because of the cheapest price tag, and he really has no confidence in his own craftsmanship.

Regarding tea art, Qi Ji had seen a full set of tea sets at the Rose Villa. He couldn't even name some of the accessories, let alone what they were used for. If he is so lacking in tea ceremony knowledge to make tea, the tea soup will naturally not be of a high standard.

In front of a man who has a full set of tea utensils at home, Qi Ji's craftsmanship is not enough.

But after taking the teacup, Pei Yusheng didn't show any unhappy expression, instead he drank the whole cup of tea one by one. The hot soup warmed up, and his condition seemed to be much better when the two first met tonight.

Seeing that the man was not dissatisfied, Qi Ji breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, he really doesn't have any talent in cooking. Fortunately, the tea can still be eaten this time.

After tossing all night, it was already past four when the lights were turned off to rest. The stone house is not big, with only one bed, which can barely hold two people.

Before going to bed, Qi Ji started to sneeze again. He snorted twice before he stopped, when he heard Pei Yu say, "It's time to bring you a thick pajamas."

Qi Ji waved his hand: "No, no, I'm fine."

Pei Yu turned a deaf ear: "When you go back, wear a polar bear suit to keep warm."

Qi Ji: "..."

For the sake of the other party's injury, he still compromised: "Okay."

It's more appropriate to call it a nap. The two rested for about two hours in total, and it was time for work.

When woke up early in the morning, the sea breeze blew, making the temperature even colder. Looking out the window, the sky was also gray, with dark clouds hanging down, as if it was about to rain.

The two simply packed up and prepared to leave. Pei Yusheng stepped out first, and was about to turn back to talk to Qi Ji, when his eyes passed somewhere, but his expression was a rare start.

I saw that on the beach a few meters away from the stone house, nearly a hundred smooth pebbles were embedded in the yellow sand, forming a beautiful sun.

Qi Ji, who followed him, saw that the other party was not moving, he stuck his head out from behind him, and only after seeing the beach did he think: "Oh, that, I checked last night that it is raining today, and there is no sunrise at the seaside, so I put together a sun. ……On the beach."

He scratched the end of his hair, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this move was too childish, and his voice was obviously embarrassed: "It's dark at night, I can't see clearly, and the spelling is quite ugly... I didn't have time to change it in the morning, so I left it there. ."

The man finally opened his mouth, but said, "It's not ugly."

He said seriously: "It's very beautiful."

The pebbles are all light-colored, and it can be seen that they have been carefully selected. The sun was also spelled very carefully. It was not just a simple circle with a few rays, but even the inside of the circle was carefully filled with pebbles, which was very beautiful.

"Why did you use so many stones?" Pei Yusheng looked back at him, "You can tell it's the sun just by making a circle."

Qi Ji touched the tip of his nose: "I'm afraid that it won't be strong enough to make a circle, and I'll be blown away..."

After he finished speaking, he realized that the other party was smiling.

Qi Ji was puzzled: "President Pei?"

Pei Yu said, "Don't call me that."

Qi Ji obediently changed his words: "Mr. Pei."

It still needs to be corrected, but this is much better.

Pei Yusheng thought to himself.

Compared with Mr., there is only one word difference.

He took a few steps closer and continued to look at the spelled out sun. Qi Ji followed behind him and took a second look, and suddenly felt that there was nothing worth watching.

These stones were picked by Qi Ji last night after picking them out with a cell phone. Now that the sun is up and looking at them, not only the sizes are obviously different, but the contour of the sun also seems to be a little crooked.

But it was this imperfect sun that attracted the man to look at it so intently, as if he couldn't move his eyes.