Do not lie to me

Ji Shuping was looking at the documents in his hand with his head propped up, when his mobile phone rang untimely, disrupting his train of thought.Ji Shuping frowned and glanced at the lit phone screen, a strange call came.

After tapping the table twice with his index finger, Ji Shuping still decided to answer the phone first.Before he could speak, the person on the other side of the phone spoke straightforwardly, "Hi, it's me. We met before, you should remember me."

Hearing the voice, Ji Shuping recognized who it was, but he still answered bluntly and directly, "I don't remember."

"I'm Yuan Li'an."

"Why do you have my phone number? Did you check Shang Xuechen's phone?"

"That time when Brother Shang and Xu Xueshi were alone in the hotel room, I called you for help with Brother Shang's mobile phone. Just that time, I wrote down your number."

Ji Shuping remembered that it was indeed Yuan Li'an who called him with Shang Xuechen's mobile phone, but even so, Ji Shuping still said in a blunt tone, "There seems to be nothing between you and me except Shang Xuechen. talking topic."

There was silence on the other end of the phone, and it took a while for Ji Shuping to hear Yuan Li'an's voice again, "Deal, I'm here to discuss a deal with you."

"Deal? You don't seem to have the capital to negotiate a deal with me."

"I have. I use intelligence as capital. Don't forget, I called you that time at the hotel. Brother Shang originally meant that I should notify Brother Zhou to help. Your phone was hidden by him. I changed my mind and called you. Because of this, I think I should be qualified to talk to you. "

intelligence?Of course Ji Shuping knew who the information was about.He started to tap the table with his index finger again, thinking that he shouldn't have placed eyeliner next to Shang Xuechen like this, it was too selfish.Even though Shang Xuechen said that he could understand his selfishness, he couldn't push him every step of the way.But……

Ji Shuping stopped tapping on the table, but because of Shang Xuechen's illness, he really needed to know Shang Xuechen's movements all the time, in case Shang Xuechen came into contact with something that triggered his emotions, even though it was a small random thing. Probability, but Ji Shuping didn't want to let go of the little things that touched Shang Xuechen's emotions. Only by controlling him can he know which ones to exclude.

"We had a big quarrel after that at the hotel, and you don't seem to have any credit for it. But first, tell me what you want?" Ji Shuping was still hesitating, but his years of experience in shopping malls told him that he must know the other party's ultimate goal. The purpose can bargain in a timely manner.

"I...I want a place beside Brother Shang, a place that only belongs to me, I..."

"Impossible! There's nothing to talk about!" Yuan Li'an was interrupted by Ji Shuping before he could finish speaking.

"Listen to me!" Yuan Li'an was afraid that Ji Shuping would hang up his phone, and hurriedly said, "I only want the position of a younger brother, and I will never exceed the rules! The position of a friend belongs to Brother Zhou, and the position of a lover It belongs to you. You all have clear titles with Brother Shang. I only want the title of younger brother. With this name, the boundaries between me and Brother Shang will be clearly defined, and I will also recognize where I should be. There will be no unreasonable thoughts. I promise!"

"If you want a place next to him, you should ask him. Why did you come to me?"

"Because only the position of a lover is unique. There can be many friends or younger brothers. I beg you because I think this is the only place for a younger brother. I know that I am selfish and petty, but I have lived alone for so many years. Brother Shang has been taken care of. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be able to pay my tuition and pay my debts to go to school. I’m probably already tossing and turning in various people’s beds. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be able to untie myself. I have a knot with my father. Yes, I admit that I have had feelings for Brother Shang, but I know that is impossible, I can recognize it clearly. I have no relatives in this world but I am afraid of being alone, so I want The position of Brother Shang's only younger brother. I want him to be a family member and a brother."

Even if Yuan Li'an said so, Ji Shuping was still unhappy, because he thought that Shang Xuechen's only thing should be his own.But he can empathize with Yuan Li'an's feelings, because he is also so selfish. He once thought that Shang Xuechen would only be himself, and no one else could do it, even Xu Xueshi.Even if Xu Xueshi is Shang Xuechen's cousin, Ji Shuping is not willing, and he doesn't want Shang Xuechen to have too many bonds with other people.He only wanted Shang Xuechen to be his own, only his own.

Although Ji Shuping was selfish to such an extent, he also clearly realized that it was bad, at least not good for Shang Xuechen's illness.Because of Shang Xuechen's illness, he can't be selfish enough to isolate him from the outside world. His illness needs friends, relatives, and a lot of understanding from others to guide him.

Ji Shuping closed his eyes and clenched his fists.Shang Xuechen had carefully avoided Xu Xueshi for his own sake, because he lost a connection with his relatives, as well as Qi Liang, and Ji Shuping, considering his illness and the past entanglements between Qi Liang and him, he was good at making claims. Tell Qi Liang not to approach Shang Xuechen.He has cut off Shang Xuechen's two relationships, and he can't cut off the others selfishly.Otherwise, Shang Xuechen would lose friends and contact with the outside world, but he would not be able to accompany him all the time, which would only aggravate his emotional ups and downs.Ji Shuping thought contradictoryly that he shouldn't be so selfish.

"Okay." Ji Shuping let go of his clenched fist, "I can promise you this. But you can't show your selfishness in front of Shang Xuechen, don't bother him, and don't stimulate him. If you keep an eye on him, you will be out of breath and want to run away."

Ji Shuping felt as if he heard Yuan Li'an on the other end of the phone laughing. He didn't care about Yuan Li'an's mood now, he only knew that Yuan Li'an would not call suddenly like this, "Tell me now. What did you get?" What kind of information, and who made you feel a sense of crisis? Otherwise, you wouldn't call me in such a hurry."

There was another silence on the other end of the phone.Ji Shuping seemed to hear the sound of swallowing saliva from the opposite side, which was obvious hesitation.Ji Shuping became a little nervous because Yuan Li'an's hesitation showed that the situation was complicated.What happened to Shang Xuechen?Is it because of Jiajia?

wrong!Ji Shuping suddenly thought of something, and Yuan Li'an suddenly called him to tell him about Shang Xuechen.He left the hospital by himself in the morning. Shang Xuechen was probably with Brother Zhou. Now that Yuan Li'an called, it meant that they had not left the hospital after delivering the clothes in the morning.

"Is it related to Shao Ji? You didn't leave after delivering the clothes in the morning? Waited in the hospital?" Ji Shuping asked the person on the phone eagerly.

Ji Shuping had already guessed the clue, so Yuan Li'an couldn't help hesitating there, "Yes. Shao Ji and I didn't walk around the hospital and waited after we delivered the clothes in the morning. Later, Brother Zhou and Brother Shang came out of the hospital, and Shao Ji I drove up and said that I was going to take them to the police station to pick up the car. On the way, I turned to his restaurant for dinner. After eating, Brother Zhou got the car, Brother Shao Ji and Brother Shang dismissed me. Brother Shang let Shao Ji alone Sent him back."

"He dismissed you and asked Shao Ji to send him back?" Ji Shuping couldn't believe that Shang Xuechen would do this. It was Shang Xuechen who clearly said to keep a low profile and be careful. What on earth is he alone for?Ji Shuping couldn't figure it out, and suddenly thought of the phone call Shang Xuechen made to him at noon, when he clearly said that he was just having dinner with Brother Zhou.

Ji Shuping anxiously hung up the phone and was about to rush to Shang Xuechen's residence.

Yuan Li'an heard the phone hang up, bowed his head and lowered his hands, he looked at the phone in his hand whose screen was gradually pressed down, and said to himself, "Why do I feel like I have become a bad person."

Shang Xuechen sat in the car with his arms around his arms, it was getting late outside, he really didn't have the time and patience to go around in circles with Shao Ji, "What do you want to say to me?"

"What about Brother Chen?" Shao Ji grasped the steering wheel in his hand, not daring to turn around to look at him, "Why did Brother Chen push Xiaoan into my car?"

"Xiao Yuan has experienced many things and is a little sensitive. Besides, I don't want to see the two of you arguing in front of me again."

"Is it really for Xiaoan's sake?" Shao Ji stepped on the brakes and stopped the car on the side of the road.

Shang Xuechen glanced around and reminded him, "Parking is not allowed here."

Shao Ji suggested, "Then let's find a coffee shop to sit down and chat?"

"Then stop here." Shang Xuechen thought in his heart that fines and demerits would not bother him.

"If you don't want Xiaoan to continue to make trouble, you shouldn't get in my car. It seems that you should have something to say to me."

Shang Xuechen lowered his head and then raised his head, "Don't you know what I'm going to say? There's only one thing I can tell you."

"Brother Chen, I'm only eighteen. You treat Xiao An like a child, why do you talk to me like an adult? I don't know if you are so ambiguous."

Shang Xuechen folded his arms and sighed, "It's about Ji Shuping. I know you can see it, and even a fool can probably see the relationship between me and him. I don't think you should do anything about it. Threatening him with your bargaining chip. To be honest, I am not very sure about talking to you about this matter, after all, your surname is Shao. You can just look at it for Xiao Yuan's sake."

"For Xiao Yuan's sake?" Shao Ji repeated Shang Xuechen's last sentence.

After saying it, Shang Xuechen still felt that it was too reckless, especially when he heard Shao Ji repeating his words in such a questioning tone, as if Yuan Li'an was insignificant to him at all.That's right, if he was brought up to take on the family business like Ji Shuping, he wouldn't be able to make a decision easily based on his face. What's always measured is the interests behind him, not to mention that he wants to inherit a foundation stronger than the Ji family's. The profound Shao family.But Shang Xuechen couldn't find any other excuses, and Shang Xuechen didn't think it would be beneficial for Shao Ji not to use himself and Ji Shuping as bargaining chips.

"You are actually sure." Shao Ji said with certainty.

"What?" Shang Xuechen couldn't understand Shao Ji's words and turned to look at him.

Shao Ji also turned his head and looked at him, "Actually, you are sure that I won't bring it up, and you also know that I won't hurt Xiaoan's face if I don't say it. You adults can really speak well. Smooth it out to cover it up."

Shang Xuechen opened his mouth but didn't speak. He almost asked Shao Ji why he knew he was sure. He knew he couldn't say it, and what he heard after saying it might be Shao Ji's sincere confession. He didn't want to listen to anyone's words, except for Ji Shuping's sincerity, he couldn't bear anyone else's.He could only tell Shao Ji, "That's right, my lord is like this. If you say it well, everyone will have a step down. You too. People say you are a child just to be polite to you. In fact, at your age, you can no longer be counted as a child." You are a child, and you have to learn the rules of an adult when you become an adult."

"I……"

"It's getting late." Shang Xuechen interrupted Shao Ji, "Send me back. I don't want my friend to wait for me."

The car was silent, Shao Ji didn't start the car, just sat with his shoulders slumped, Shang Xuechen didn't mean to urge him, it wasn't to give him time to think clearly, but he really didn't want to talk to Shao Ji, he was afraid As soon as he opened his mouth to talk to Shao Ji, it would become endless.Even his original plan to extract some news about his family's chain stores from Shao Ji's mouth disappeared.

Shao Ji raised his head, started the car without saying anything, stepped on the accelerator, and was about to send Shang Xuechen back.The two of them were silent all the way, Shao Ji deliberately took a detour, Shang Xuechen saw it and didn't make a sound to remind him, just sat in the car so quietly.By the time Shao Ji sent him downstairs in the community, it was already dark outside.

Shang Xuechen didn't even say goodbye to Shao Ji when he got out of the car, he just turned around and walked into the building.Shao Ji also got out of the car without saying a word, looked at Shang Xuechen's far away back, and called him, "Brother Chen."

Shang Xuechen stopped in his tracks, logically speaking he should have entered the building without stopping, but he didn't hear the sound behind him.But he stopped, and he didn't know why, he just felt that Shao Ji's clear and bright brother reminded him of his childhood when he called Xu Xueshi's "brother" on the street corner.

"Brother Chen." Shao Ji shouted again.

This time Shang Xuechen turned around and looked at him, he was a little far away, and the night was getting darker, he couldn't see Shao Ji's appearance very clearly, but such a vague figure reminded him of himself when he was a teenager time figure.Looking at Shao Ji's stature, Shang Xuechen couldn't help thinking about the past, what did he do in the past?Running around for money, holding back his eyes to go to school, living alone.He remembered the first time he saw Yuan Li'an, when he saw Yuan Li'an at that time, he thought of himself working in the clubhouse, and the time when the manager asked him if he wanted to serve VIP customers.It was because Yuan Li'an, who was desperate at that time, was a bit like himself who was often taken advantage of by others in the past, so he moved Yuan Li'an out of compassion.

But now, Shao Ji is standing not far away and calling for his brother, which is more like himself than Yuan Li'an when he was desperate.Like my father, uncle, and uncle at that time.It is clear that there are these close people around, but no one knows how lonely he is, and no one has really cared about him.

Shao Ji saw that Shang Xuechen turned around and stood there, and didn't answer him, just stood there and looked at him.Shao Ji took a step towards Shang Xuechen.

Shang Xuechen froze in place, watching Shao Ji walking towards him step by step, and then his face became clearer in his eyes, until he walked in front of him, it was so clear that Shang Xuechen saw Shao Ji again The mole right now.

"What were you doing when you were 16?" Shang Xuechen looked at the mole under Shao Ji's eyes, shifted his gaze slightly, and then looked at Shao Ji's pair of phoenix eyes. He asked so casually without consideration. One sentence.

"16 years old?" Shao Ji didn't feel that Shang Xuechen's question was so abrupt. He thought about it seriously. 16 years old was only two years ago. "It seems to be living alone. Mom doesn't With me, I went to a classmate’s party on Halloween, was invited to dinner by neighbors on Thanksgiving, and went to a friend’s house on Christmas, but during the Spring Festival,” Shao Ji smiled, “You know now Is the Spring Festival popular in foreign countries? Although I have no one to accompany me, I can always meet enthusiastic people who invite me to dinner during festivals abroad, but during the Spring Festival, I cannot reciprocate them. So when I was 16 years old, I was facing The kindness and enthusiasm of others, and then being alone behind the scenes."

His 16-year-old turned out to be like this, and he really resembled himself.Hearing what Shao Ji said, Shang Xuechen inexplicably had such an idea in his heart, and then he gradually remembered what Shao Ji had told him in the flower shop when he was a child, and he felt more and more similar to him.

Shao Ji looked at Shang Xuechen who was in a daze, and looked at him, "Brother Chen, I didn't intend to destroy what you have now. You gave me comfort, that is a kind of feeling that I have never experienced before." feeling."

Shang Xuechen stood on the spot and listened to Shao Ji's words, so did he, and he had never experienced this feeling before.Very strange, an inexplicable feeling.

Shao Ji continued, "I really have no intention of destroying the relationship between you and Ji Shuben, nor have I thought about using your affairs as a bargaining chip. No, no, in fact, I have thought about using your affairs as a bargaining chip to threaten of."

"Threat? What are you threatening Ji Shuping?"

Shao Ji shook his head, "It's not threatening him, but threatening you. I didn't intend to use your relationship to threaten Ji's submission to Shao's, I just thought that maybe you could promise me something because of my threat." .It's just that now I'm not going to do it, it doesn't make sense."

"What do you want me to do? As long as it doesn't threaten Ji Shuping."

Shao Ji lowered his head, "I just want you to comfort me again. If you threaten you, the comfort you get might not be effective." He raised his head and looked at Shang Xuechen, "So now I sincerely Please give me a comfort, okay?"

Shang Xuechen looked at Shao Jiqi Ai Ai's appearance, and thought of how he cried to Xu Xueshi when he was a child.

"The day Shao's family and Ji's family were having dinner at the hotel, I saw it in the underground parking lot. I saw you hugging Ji Shuping and giving him flowers and comforting him. I was also very sad that night, but no one comforted me. My father is not very kind when he is old, and my mother is too tired and hard, so I dare not pray to her. At Shao's house, I must act sensible, and I cannot be willful to ask for a hug from anyone. You can give me a hug Is it? One is fine."

"I can't treat you the same way I treat Ji Shuping. Ji Shuping is different, I can hug him however I want."

Shao Ji took a step forward, Shang Xuechen reflexively shrunk his neck back but did not take a step back.Because he couldn't move away from the pair of eyes he looked at Shao Ji, they were so similar, why are they so similar?

Shao Ji looked at Shang Xuechen eagerly in his bright eyes, "I don't need to treat me like you treat Ji Shuping. I just want to be hugged. You can treat me like a child, a small animal, and treat me perfunctorily." It's fine at once."

Shao Ji was so eager, he really wanted a comfort, and it was miraculous that only Shang Xuechen could comfort him.

"But I don't like children, and I don't like small animals."

This sounded like a refusal, Shao Ji trembled his eyelashes in panic, and then insisted, "Then you can treat me like a younger brother and hug me like a relative?"

Be a younger brother?Be a relative?Relatives are always very special to Shang Xuechen.

As if afraid of being rejected again, Shao Ji took advantage of Shang Xuechen's daze and hugged him, "Just this time, no matter what. I don't have to squeeze Ji Shuping's place in your heart, you You can take me for anything. Just don't push me away and comfort me, okay?"

Shang Xuechen was hugged by him with his hands down, he didn't react for a while, and when others did, he didn't push Shao Ji away.He looked at the small bunch of hair on the top of Shao Ji's head, and stretched out his hand to press on the top of his head, helping him to suppress the raised hair, just like Ji Shuping usually does for himself.

Regardless of Shang Xuechen's reaction, Shao Ji hugged the person directly, and felt that Shang Xuechen raised his hand and thought he was going to push him away, so he hugged the person even harder and closed his eyes nervously, and then the one who waited came Instead of pushing him away mercilessly, Shang Xuechen patted the top of his head, which was not very gentle, as if he seldom did it.

Shang Xuechen patted the top of Shao Ji's head, "I've worked hard for you in the past many years." It seemed to say to him, but also to himself.

Shao Ji sniffed for no reason, "Say a few more words with me, and pat the top of my head again."

Shang Xuechen patted Shao Ji's head again, "In the future, don't force yourself if you don't like salmon and mustard."

"En." Shao Ji vigorously nodded against Shang Xuechen's chest, and made a nasal sound.

Shang Xuechen touched the top of his head with a sigh, "Don't rub your nose on my clothes."

"Hmm." There was still a heavy nasal voice.