Ti Shen - Volume 2 - Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Mi Le’s mouth was dry by the time she finished her long explanation . She made herself a glass of fruit wine and slowly sipped it . When her eyes fell on Ran Feng Ge, worry could be seen .

“That’s the Mi Le I know . Your memory is as exceptional as ever!” Ran Feng Ge raised his glass . “My humble self can only prostrate before your excellence! Here, a toast to you!”

For once, Cheng Xi Ran had a serious look on his face . He gazed steadily at his friend, and in a low voice, he asked, “Could it be that your job this time is related to Chasing Hawk?”

“You’re over thinking it; I’m just curious . The job I took this time is extremely easy . I only have to play as a man who was recently discharged from the hospital, and then I get my big paycheck . It’s as simple as that . ” Ran Feng Ge’s voice was light, and his smiling face made people want to believe him, not a single flaw could be seen in his expression .

Cheng Xi Ran’s pointed stare burrowed into him . “Really? Don’t try to play games with me, if I find out—”

“Really, it’s true! Are you going to buy me drinks or not?” Ran Feng Ge slung an arm around Cheng Xi Ran’s shoulders and gave the other a friendly punch . “Don’t you know how I am? If I was having trouble with something, I definitely wouldn’t hold back from asking for help . ”

“Alright, I’ll believe you this time . ” Cheng Xi Ran knew he wouldn’t get any answers to his questions . The only thing he could do was surrender .

Nevertheless, he understood . If Ran Feng Ge wasn’t saying anything, then it meant he had it under control . Plus, the dashing man with the brilliant smile was the best in the industry . He was intelligent, talented, versatile, and capable of improvising when the situation called for it .

Mi Le had the exact same thought as her lover . Even if they put their two skills together, they still couldn’t beat Ran Feng Ge . The only thing they had to do to fulfill their duty as his friends was to avoid causing trouble for the other . Of course, they also had to take him out for occasional drinks and let him have his fill .

When Ran Feng Ge noticed that his friends weren’t going to press him, he let out an internal sigh of relief .

Afterwards, the three of them reminisced about the past and talked about their plans for the future . They became closer as they chatted, discussing all sorts of topics . Smiling, Ran Feng Ge even asked the other two about their wedding date . As he looked upon the obvious happiness on his friends’ faces, he couldn’t help but wonder if the date was close .

Although Mi Le was normally a straightforward, bold girl, when she heard Ran Feng Ge’s question, she couldn’t help but feel shy . Her shyness, on top of her red cheeks–a result of the wine–made her an alluring picture .

“Don’t tell me that I actually guessed right? Is it soon?” Ran Feng Ge raised an eyebrow .

Cheng Xi Ran took his girlfriend, who had become sweet and helpless, into his arms . He had an infuriating smile, like the cat that got the cream . “Don’t worry punk, when we get married, the first one we’ll tell is you! Of course, we’ll make sure you have plenty of time to prepare a gift . I’m going to tell you now; if we aren’t satisfied with the gift, you aren’t touching a single drop of alcohol at the wedding!”

Embarrassed, Mi Le gave Cheng Xi Ran a punch, and then stood up . A trace of a blush could still be seen on her cheeks . She then smiled generously . “Xiao Ge, we’re planning on getting married next May . At the end of the year, we’re going to have our wedding pictures taken . A wedding gift isn’t all that important; it’s enough if you bring a girlfriend when you attend!”

Hardly a second after his girlfriend had spoken, Cheng Xi Ran smiled and parroted, “Le Le is right . Punk, it’s about time for you to find a girlfriend! Otherwise, what are you going to do with all that money? It’s going to turn moldy in the bank . You earn money so your woman can spend it!”

Using her elbow, Mi Le jabbed Cheng Xi Ran in the chest . With slightly narrowed eyes, she said, “Hm? Cheng—Xi—Ran, are you implying that I’ve spent too much of your money?”

Cheng Xi Ran realized he had said the wrong thing . He quickly gave an apologetic smile, and said, “Le Le, you’re over thinking it . What I meant was that I earn money so that you, my wife, can spend it . I have no objection to it! Really, I do not have any objections! I am perfectly happy to give you all of my money! Darling! Ah, don’t twist my ear—ow—darling! I’m sorry . I was wrong…”

“You say it as if I’ve spent a fortune! I’ll have you know, I also have a lot saved up from when I was a body double! Also, I was the one who paid Tian Lian’s renovations fees!”

“Yes, yes . You have always used your own money . I was wrong, I was wrong . Ouch, it hurts…”

Ran Feng Ge smiled as he sipped from the glass in his hands . He sat quietly and looked on as the two clowns in front of him fooled around, his heart slowly sinking as he watched .

Will there come a day when I can lead a carefree life, just like the two of them?

“My phone number won’t change, so if anything comes up, feel free to contact me . You guys keep arguing . I still have some things to do, so I’ll be leaving . ” Ran Feng Ge drained the last of the alcohol and stood up . He smiled and teased, “I can come over anytime I want a drink, right?”

Cheng Xi Ran deliberately pretended to be angry . “Fine, but the next time you come, you need to stay and work for a day . With your good looks, you can pass as our bar’s money boy . ”

“Go to hell!” Ran Feng Ge smiled as he cursed at the other . He grabbed his phone, and waved goodbye . “I’m leaving!”

“Hey, you had too much to drink tonight . Do you want me to find someone to give you a ride?” Cheng Xi Ran’s voice became somewhat serious .

“No need; I’ll take a taxi . Oh, right, I didn’t bring any money with me when I left . Give me some for the taxi fare . ” Like a master of the house, Ran Feng Ge reached out his hand .

“Did I do something to owe you this much?” Cheng Xi Ran pulled out his wallet, took out his ID card, and then handed the rest of his wallet to the other . “Here, why don’t you buy some medicine to sober yourself up along with it? Remember to be careful . ”

“I know . Thanks!” Ran Feng Ge didn’t hold back, and accepted the wallet . He gave a lazy wave, left the bar counter, and walked out of Tian Lan .

Unlike the noisy atmosphere inside the bar, it was exceedingly quiet outside . The man looked up at the night sky, which was dotted with sparse stars . He let out a long sigh .

He frowned slightly as he walked . It seemed like Jing Qiu Han truly wasn’t any ordinary person .

He didn’t expect the other to really be involved with Chasing Hawk .

Chasing Hawk… Lan Kuang… Was he a vindictive and narrow-minded man?

Ah… Ran Feng chuckled, and then shook his head .

He’d really had too much to drink tonight; his vision was somewhat blurry .

A Lincoln stretch limousine suddenly came into sight . It was headed in his direction, and when it neared him, it slowly came to a stop by the roadside . The car door opened, and out stepped two men who were tall, big, and muscular . They took their spots beside Ran Feng Ge, flanking him . The two of them stared with expressionless faces at the man sandwiched between them .

Ran Feng Ge, who was rubbing his temples, stopped, and looked over confusedly at the Lincoln .

A window slowly rolled down, exposing a man’s face . The stern lines of the man’s face were painted to be gentle by the night’s light . He had on his usual alluring smile, attractive like a poppy . He was charming, but also dangerous . “My dear older brother, you really made me spend such a long time looking for you!”

Ran Feng Ge recognized the other, and his heart seized in a tight grip . But he decided to deal with the situation in his usual manner . “Sir, are you sure you aren’t mistaking me for someone else?”

“Gee, we’ve only been apart for forty days, but big brother doesn’t even recognize me . This truly makes me sad!” The man in the limo glanced over at the two men standing beside Ran Feng Ge and motioned with his eyes . The two immediately grabbed Ran Feng Ge and tried to forcibly stuff him into the limo .

Ran Feng Ge swung out an arm, and managed to shake off the two muscular men . He then rapidly struck out with  both his hands . His two targets were slow to react, and he swiftly dislocated their shoulders . The pain was so great that it forced the two men onto their knees, each holding an arm and groaning in pain .

As the man sitting in the car watched the scene play out in front of him, his smile froze, and his eyes grew sharp . But it wasn’t enough to make him give up . He gave a cursory glance at Tian Lan, which was located just a few steps away . He smiled coldly and said, “I didn’t know that big brother had a friend who owned a bar . I’ll definitely have to pay a visit someday . ”

Even an idiot could understand the silent threat concealed within those words .

Ran Feng Ge raised his eyebrow, and rolled his wrist . He then slowly walked towards the car . “An Chen, exactly what do you need me for?”

An Chen broke out into a smile, a menacing smile .   “Nothing really . You did play as my older brother for two years . I missed you . Am I not allowed to call you out and reminisce about the old times?”

“There’s nothing to say between us!”

“Oh? Are you forcing me to be honest?” A vicious gleam appeared in An Chen’s eyes . “In my father’s will, did he truly leave 70 percent of An Corporation’s shares to my older brother?”

Ran Feng Ge smiled at the other . “For that question, instead of me, you need to ask your brother An Mu . ”

“When Father died, you were substituting for An Mu,” An Chen replied in a furious voice and then noticed his loss of self-control . He quickly opened the car door, and said in a low voice, “Get in! We’ll talk about this somewhere else .

“What if I don’t feel like talking?” Ran Feng Ge gazed at the other man with downcast eyes .

An Chen sneered . “I don’t want to resort to force to solve this . I know I can’t suppress you with force alone, but in the end, you are just one person . You are also excessively kind-hearted, and you worry about too many things . Eventually, we will reach a compromise . If it’s like that, why should we run around in circles? If you want to act like how we were two years ago, then I have no objections . ”

Ran Feng Ge was silent for a moment . Then he bent over and got in the car .

The car door closed, and they drove off . The two muscular men who had their shoulders dislocated stared in irritation at the back of the car . They gritted their teeth, but finally walked off in another direction .

Anyone who had disgraced An Chen was not allowed to step foot in that car; they no longer had the qualifications to listen and obey An Chen’s commands .

For them, abandonment was the only option .

Inside the car .

Ran Feng Ge was sitting beside An Chen, nonchalant . He noticed the car was moving onto the highway, and couldn’t resist asking, “Where are you taking me?”

“You’ll know when we reach it . ” An Chen turned his head to look at the composed man . He leaned closer, his eyes narrowing, like a hunter locking onto his prey . “You aren’t afraid?”

Ran Feng Ge could feel An Chen’s breath on his neck, but he didn’t even bat an eye . Smiling, he said, “Why would I be afraid?”

“If I treat you in the same way I did last time, would you still not be afraid?” It seemed like An Chen wanted to challenge Ran Feng Ge’s limits . He continued breathing down on the other man .

The mood in the car truly was ambiguous .

Ran Feng Ge suddenly lifted an elbow and pressed it against An Chen’s neck, pushing the latter down onto the spacious car seat . He then revealed a dazzling smile . “The one afraid… should be you . ”