Contractual Marriage: We’re Meant to Be Together

157. Is It Really This Miserable?

Translator: Ahve

“… if you’re hungry at night, you can only try to get over with it, as I won’t be there cooking for you. And don’t give up running in the morning even when nobody keeps you company. You know, you’re in poor health, and…”

“Wei Qing.” Yan Chuyang suddenly got closer to Wei Qing and held him tight, burying his face in Wei Qing’s chest, “Stop talking. The more you say, the more I feel that my future is dark.”

“How come?” Wei Qing patted Yan Chuyang on his back, “It’s just that you’ll have to endure some time alone with less comforts and enjoyment of life. And there’s basically no one you can talk to. Don’t worry. You’ll get used to it.”

Yan Chuyang was stunned by his words. After a long time, he looked up at Wei Qing’s eyes and asked, “Is it really this miserable?”

“It could only get worse.” Wei Qing lowered his head, kissed Yan Chuyang on the lips and whispered, “You won’t be able to kiss and hug me like this for a long, long long time.”

Yan Chuyang sighed dejectedly, head down, “We can do a video chat at night if you miss me too much, right?”

Wei Qing felt his heart cold.

He didn’t expect Yan Chuyang to be so persistent about going to Japan. Now it seemed that no one could waver his determination.

Wei Qing’s face darkened, his hands floppy, “Have you told Wei Yuan that you’re leaving?”

Yan Chuyang nodded, “Yes.”

“Didn’t he say anything to you?”

“What do you mean?”

“Like he wants you to stay…”

“No.” Yan Chuyang shrugged. “He just wished me good luck all the way, and he also asked me to send him some X-rated videotapes from Japan.”

Wei Qing looked quite sullen, “X-rated? You guys have nothing else to say when you’re together? Tell me, do you often watch X-rated videotapes with him?”

“I haven’t seen any of them.” Yan Chuyang said hurriedly, “Well, he did ask me, but I refused.”

Wei Qing’s expression softened, “That’s exactly what you should do. Just ignore him. Better stay away from him.”

“Got it.”

Wei Qing looked back at the suitcase and said in a deep voice, “I’ve almost packed up all the things. Take a look and see if there’s anything else you need.”

“There should be no more.” Yan Chuyang said softly, “You’re always being so careful and considerate.”

“Alright then,” Wei Qing let out a long breath, “I’m going out now. Go to bed early. Aren’t you leaving tomorrow? Gotta keep your strength well.”

Wei Qing turned and was about to leave.

“Wei Qing,” Yan Chuyang grabbed his wrist, frowning, “Why are you going to bed so early tonight?”

Wei Qing turned around, looked down at his watch and said, “It’s already eleven o’clock.”

Yan Chuyang sighed with bowed head. He kicked the carpet, murmuring, “I’m leaving tomorrow…”

“I know.”

“Tomorrow night, I should be in Japan.”

“Well, take care.”

“So…” Yan Chuyang suddenly raised his head, his eyes burning, “Can’t you keep me company here tonight?”

Wei Qing chuckled yet cruelly broke free from the boy’s hand. “No.”

“Why?” Yan Chuyang asked anxiously. “We’re married, and tonight is the last night I’ll be here with you. Can’t I sleep in your arms for the last time?”

Wei Qing shrugged, still saying, “No.”

“Why? I just don’t understand.” Yan Chuyang stamped in frustration, “Soon I’ll be gone, and we’re gonna be waiting for a long time to see each other again in the future. Am I asking for too much? I just want to feel your warm embrace and remember it forever.”

“You have to get used to it.” Wei Qing got closer to him, smiling, “When you’re alone in Japan, I could only be in your dreams even if you miss me too much.”

A hint of sadness appeared in Yan Chuyang’s eyes as the happiness on his face shattered instantly.

He didn’t even realize how much he was going to lose until now.

He could neither see nor hug Wei Qing. How grueling would that be?

Their separation came as a bolt from the blue.

“Alright.” Wei Qing rubbed Yan Chuyang’s chin. “Sleep well yourself. I’m out of here.”

The man walked out without hesitation, leaving the boy standing there alone.

The instant Wei Qing went downstairs, he called Wei Yuan.

Wei Yuan was playing games on the bed. As his phone rang and he saw it was Wei Qing calling, he turned off the games without hesitation and picked up the call instantly.

“Hey, bro.”

Wei Qing didn’t beat around the bush, “You know that Yan Chuyang is going to Japan tomorrow, right?”

Wei Yuan replied, “Yeah.”

“Then how can you stay calm?” Wei Qing roared, blue veins standing out on his temples. He finally couldn’t control his anger after having nowhere to vent it for a whole night.

Wei Yuan was frightened. He quickly sat up on the bed and faltered, “Is… is there anything… wrong? What… what happened? He said that he will be back in half a year.”

Wei Qing heaved a sigh and tried to suppress his irritable urge, “I don’t care. You have to call him tomorrow morning at seven o’clock.”

“For what?”

“You’ll be crying.”

“Ah?”

“Cry hard and beg him to stay. Say that you don’t want him to leave and you can’t live without such a great friend!”

Wei Yuan swallowed, “Is that appropriate?”

“It sure is.”

“My good friend is leaving for a better future. Shouldn’t I bless him? I think…”

“Bless my ass!” Wei Qing roared again, “You know what he is like! He’s probably the naivest guy in the whole world. Could you rest assured when he’ll be deceived if he goes to Japan alone? And he might even appreciate those who play tricks on him.”

Wei Yuan shook his head, “Bro, it seems that you still don’t know Yan Chuyang that much. He is more mature than you think. Before he married you, he was on his own. Even after his mother remarried and his grandmother died, he earns his own living, goes to college, and keeps striving to have a better life. Look at him now, bro. You should be proud of him.”