translated_Chapter 57

57: Qin Yishan Bets on Both Sides

Qin Ci was washing his hands in the bathroom, the scars left by the steel nail were very obvious.

He inadvertently looked up and saw himself in the mirror, his face still bearing some raised scars of varying sizes.

Qin Ci tried his best to calm his breathing; kids his age were already picky and fastidious.

What’s more, Qin Ci had received a lot of praise for his face before, whether genuine or flattering, but it would never be the same as before.

He was the one who almost lost his life, yet Qiu Shi was angry.

She was angry that Qin Ci suspected her.

Was Qin Ci not allowed to be angry?

Qin Ci picked up a fountain pen, wanting to write something.

The lines on the white paper were crooked and distorted, like the ugly scars on the back of his hand.

A few minutes later, Qin Ci was covered in sweat.

But there was no improvement whatsoever.

Finally, he threw the pen aside in anger.

The expensive fountain pen was cracked from the fall.

But Qin Ci’s mood couldn’t calm down.

If it really was fate, then his luck was too bad.

He was too unwilling.

The teacher’s message of concern from a few months ago, still unread on his phone.

Qin Ci didn’t want to look, didn’t dare to look.

What should he reply?

Tell the truth and admit that he was crippled? That he couldn’t do fine manual work anymore?

He was the one who should be throwing a tantrum.

He should be.

The caregiver who had been arranged long ago brought the food as usual.

The auntie looked at this gloomy young man, a little afraid.

Usually, she could leave immediately after putting down the things.

But not today.

“Boss, tomorrow… I won’t be coming anymore, the time we agreed on before…”

Qin Ci was a little annoyed: “I know, go out.”

The auntie relaxed as soon as she left the room.

The income from these few months of work was equivalent to her two years’ salary, so she was actually quite reluctant to leave.

Although the boss had been in a bad mood recently, he hadn’t really vented his anger on her.

To be precise, he hadn’t vented his anger on anyone.

The auntie looked up, thinking about buying the most expensive rice at the supermarket when she got home later, it smelled so good.

“Excuse me, is Allen inside?” A man in a suit who was walking towards her asked.

“Who?”

“Allen, he’s a handsome-looking…”

“No, no, it’s a teenage boy who just had a car accident, not handsome, and his eyes seem to have problems too.” The auntie shook her head, she hadn’t really looked at the boss properly, she only remembered that the scars on his face were quite obvious, and his eyes were light-colored, maybe he had cataracts or something.

After speaking, the auntie left.

Qin Yishan touched his head, the information he checked was correct, since he was already here.

“Knock knock knock—”

“Come in.” Qin Ci didn’t often get angry, but he didn’t understand why people always came to bother him when he was in a bad mood.

Seeing Qin Ci in his current state, Qin Yishan was also stunned. Qin Ci had a keloid tendency, and even a small scar would last a long time, so he really couldn’t be called handsome now.

Qin Ci took a simple look and guessed his identity: “Qin Yishan.”

“It’s me, how have you been lately? We’ve met before.”

“I know you.” Qin Ci picked up the already broken fountain pen.

Thinking of what happened a while ago, when Qiu Shi was angered away by him, Qin Ci tried to restrain his tone, without evidence, don’t make wild guesses again.

“Allen, I think I should introduce myself.”

“Three years ago, you went to the United States once, to Mr. Lewis’ private estate, I remember.”

“What a coincidence, Allen.” Qin Yishan smiled gently.

“You can call me by my Chinese name, Qiu Ci, that’s my name on my Chinese documents.”

Qin Yishan wasn’t angry at his rudeness: “Okay, Little Qiu? Can I call you that?”

Qin Ci was puzzled, no one had ever called him that: “Is there something wrong? Mr. Qin.”

Qin Yishan pointed to the sofa next to him: “Can I sit for a while?”

“Whatever.”

“Little Qiu, since we’re so fated, why don’t we become friends?” Qin Yishan was harmless and friendly: “I heard Ai La… your sister mentioned you, she went to Japan, and was a little worried that you would be bored alone, especially since you’re being discharged from the hospital tomorrow. It’ll be even more boring then.”

Qin Ci didn’t have much of an expression, still quite calm, he had no value to Qin Yishan, his only advantage compared to his sister was crushed in the car accident: “It must be taking up a lot of your time.” If he wanted to find something he could exploit from him, it would be a waste of time.

“Actually, I also have a sister I don’t get along with.” Qin Yishan knew very well that similar experiences would quickly bring the two closer.

“Don’t get along?” It was the first time Qin Ci had heard someone describe his relationship with Qiu Shi like that, a little surprised.

Qin Yishan realized he might have said the wrong thing: “I’m sorry if I offended you.”

“It’s okay.”

“That… if there’s anything, your sister isn’t here, you can look for me, although I’m in the United States most of the time, I can still help you financially.”

Only then did Qin Ci remember, Qiu Shi was ignoring him, would she also cut off his living expenses, all his money was transferred to him by Qiu Shi on a regular basis.

He helplessly leaned back on the chair, looking up, money, talents, he had none.

He didn’t even have a single friend.

Qin Yishan? How could Qin Ci trust him: “Yeah, thank you.”

“I also have a house nearby…”

“No need, Qin, let’s just get to know each other, contact each other if needed in the future.” Can light-colored eyes also dim?

Yes, they can.

Although the conversation didn’t go smoothly, Qin Yishan, preparing to bet on both sides of the Qiu Shi and Qiu Ci siblings, wouldn’t give up.

The next day, he drove to pick up Qiu Ci.

During these days of recuperation, he hadn’t gained weight, but had even lost a lot.

Now he was even thinner, wearing a white hoodie and a mask, coming downstairs.

Qin Yishan stepped forward wanting to help him, after all, this guy was still wrapped in gauze, quite scary.

Qiu Ci waved his hand in refusal.

“I’ll take you back.”

Looking at Qin Yishan’s black car, Qiu Ci was silent.

Qin Yishan explained: “Are you scared? I’m also sitting in this car, I’ll drive slower?”

Qiu Ci’s hair hadn’t been cut in a long time, with the mask on, his bangs also covered him tightly, only a pair of eyes could be seen.

He was scared.

“I really will drive slowly. Don’t be afraid.” Qin Yishan coaxed Qiu Ci like a child: “You can’t be afraid forever.”

Qin Yishan helped him open the passenger door.

Qiu Ci still didn’t move.

Qin Yishan then opened the back seat.

The two were deadlocked for at least ten minutes before Qiu Ci was mentally prepared to get into the car.

Qin Yishan helped to pack up the things from the hospital room.

Sure enough, this guy, without his sister, didn’t even know how to find a driver.

Qin Yishan was touched by his own thoughtfulness.

After arriving home, Qiu Ci politely said: “Thank you.”

“Like I said before, call me if you need anything.”

“Okay.” Qiu Ci wasn’t sure if he could manage without Qiu Shi’s material support later.