Contract Marriage

Chapter 6

It wasn’t that he was afraid of them, just that he did not know how he should face those elders while they were in front of him, discussing and consulting him, about the wedding since he did not wish to be married. That he, infact, wanted his own life, and no matter how friendly they were during this situation, they still were not his kin. His only relative was back in that tiny village, the old man he called, Grandpa.

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Han Yang placed the two cases in front of HeLian Qing. The man’s parents, and grandfather, of course, gave him those gifts. One, was a pair of Jade pendants, while the other, was a Patek Philippe wrist watch.

[T/n: Patek Philippe watches are listed as some of the most expensive watches in the world. Starting a prices is around a few thousand USD, one of the priciest sold for £2.98 MILLION. ]

Those were indeed expensive gifts. Not to mention, how many people desired such things, yet in his heart there was no sense of excitement, not even the tiniest sliver of joy.

As HeLian Qing sat on the sofa, undoing his cufflinks, the younger man’s current actions made him pause. Now standing before him, looking down at him, Han Yang’s posture told him they were about to have a talk.

“I can’t accept these gifts.” Han Yang stated softly. In that man’s family, maybe things like that were insignificant, but for him it was just too valuable.

HeLian Qing had no response for the words just said to him. He only wanted to laugh but didn’t, so the corners of his mouth twitched, then rose, lifting and lowering his chin in favour of the other man continuing with his speech.

“I don’t want an undeserved reward, these are too precious. If I took them it’ll be inappropriate. Also......” Han Yang hesitated, “Also, you said today that next week you’re going to do the registration. Why didn’t I get to know of this?”

“Don’t you know about it now?” HeLian Qing arched his brow.

“But you should’ve told me ahead of time and we could’ve discussed it. Don’t go unilaterally deciding these things all on your own......”

“Why can’t I?” HeLian Qing suddenly interrupted Han Yang’s speech, slowly risi

ng to his feet, then made his way towards Han Yang. His one hundred and ninety metre physique brought with it the distinct feeling of oppression, his mein unlike how it was before was now relatively colder, “You have quite a lot of complaints, don’t you.”

[T/n: 意见: yì jiàn, translated as complaints also means idea or suggestion, but since it’s coming from Mr. Tsundere here, the meanest word seems the most fitting.]

“I was only......” Han Yang became a fraction more frantic after HeLian Qing’s abrupt approach, he retreated by half a step. He wanted, at all costs, to maintain his calm demeanor but the tightening grip of his hands made it clear, he was quite nervous.

HeLian Qing stretched out his hand, resting it atop the nervous boy’s crown, his fingers ran themselves through those soft black strands–gently. The soft, tender caress seemed like one that came from a lover. But the words that accompanied them, nevertheless, sounded cold, causing a feeling of apprehension, “Han Yang.”

That was the first time that man called his name. Those two characters of his name, were spat out from the man’s thin lips, frigidly bringing with them a sentiment that would make anyone puzzled, yet it only made Han Yang’s heart grow cold.

“Could it be that you think you can actually change how things are right now? The last two weeks were so you could adjust to the drastic change, do you still fail to realise the situation you’re now in?” HeLian Qing’s lingering fingers held a few strands between them.

“But we don’t have deep feelings for one another, do we? How are two people supposed to stay together for a lifetime without those kind of feelings? Don’t you think that the way we’ve been getting along so far is a problem?” Han Yang emotions were stirred as he voiced his retort. His hand rose to brush away the other’s lingering fingers, only to have the limb caught instead.

HeLian Qing’s tight grip on wrist made it clear just how much slimmer his own were, as the man somewhat ruthlessly, said, “So what of it? Why do you want me to say it over and over again? You don’t have the power to oppose.”

Han Yang, “......”

“The two were locked in a stalemate. Af

ter a while, Han Yang laughed out at himself until his smile fell, then whispered, “......I understand.”

Yes, from the beginning, ever since he signed that contract with HeLian Qing he did not have the right to discuss conditions.

It was just, he did not sufficiently realize that was the reality of the situation. Those two weeks HeLian Qing conceded to accommodate him, made him believe there could still be room for discussion.

Seeing the clear dispondent look reflected within Han Yang’s eyes, and that obstinate mouth of his crinkle, HeLian Qing lips twitched to say something, but Han Yang instead broke free of his grasp, leaving one sentence behind him, “I’m going to take a bath.” then left the room.

HeLian Qing’s stared at his own palm, uttered a groan before heading to his study.

After HeLian Qing was done with his business, he returned to the room where he found Han Yang already fast asleep.

When he finished with his shower he came out to find Han Yang still in the same position as he was before, laying on his side at the edge of the bed, facing the window.

If I push him with my finger, he’ll probably fall. HeLian Qing thought.

Lightly, He laid on the bed, thinking of wanting to pull Han Yang closer to himself, but at the same time, he did not want to wake him. After thinking it over a few times he ultimately chose to move closer to the sleeping man, fastening his own arm around the other’s waist.

His motion was very light, so the sleeping Han Yang did not show a trace of awareness. 1

With Han Yang’s back stuck to his stomach, this kind of posture made it look as if he was embracing Han Yang within his bosom. That sort of posture also allowed him to attain a small amount of relief from the bad mood he was currently feeling.

Seeing Han Yang’s face, HeLian Qing muttered, “Right now, being like this isn’t so bad, is it? So troublesome.”

Watching him for while, HeLian Qing was completely satisfied embracing this man, and soon fell asleep.

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T/n: remember folks he is an EXTREME Tsundere.(and a bit of a Donkey :/)