Bad.
Xiao You Ren is having a nightmare. The chills from the cold shell seemed to touch his skin. His whole body ached and heavy made him suffer even more. Even his eyelids seemed to be sticky by a very strong adhesive, but he couldn't keep lingering in a dream that might leave a new scar in the corner of his heart. By force he had to wake up. Find out about his own situation. There was no one to rely on, just like the previous days.
Finding himself in an unfamiliar room, spontaneously made Xiao You Ren flinch. Pain stabbed his shoulders to his hips. The head is dizzy and the view is dizzy, welcoming the bright morning, sunlight seeping in from the pores of the glass window curtains. After neutralizing all sorts of oddities in his body, Xiao You Ren began to guess the place.
A hotel room.
Not remembering at all when he came here, didn't mean he forgot his hot night with the CEO. In his small heart, Xiao You Ren felt sad for some unknown reason. But his mind forced him to ignore all the disappointments because he returned alone after making love. Always reminding him that he is not an important person.
Xiao You Ren carried himself up from the bed. The clothes he was wearing were still intact, except that the torn shirt that had been attached to his body yesterday had turned into Wang Xian Wei's shirt, which the man had worn under his jacket yesterday. He struggled to support his weight, which seemed to have gained a ton of weight overnight.
A piece of paper on the nightstand, beside the bed, caught his attention. The hand that felt crushed was forced to grab the sheet of paper. In his heart he read the written word for word.
'Go home, no need to enter the office for today. Last night's agreement was mine.'
The frown on Xiao You Ren's face was evident because of the crease in his eyebrows. His mind went back to the events of that night and then he remembered it completely. About their game, as well as the agreement made a moment before. Xiao You Ren did not know the contents of the agreement, because that night he signed it without reading it first. There was a feeling of uneasiness that began to build up in his heart about this, but considering how Wang Xian Wei had always been his helper, somehow that feeling gradually disappeared.
Trust in Wang Xian Wei began to be instilled in his heart. Unconscious and without foundation. Maybe it was because Xiao You Ren didn't have any special feelings for the man, that he felt free to give himself up to a deal. After all what Xiao You Ren was looking for wasn't fun, love, or anything like that. He just needed a tutor who could teach him to be stronger. Give what you've been trying to achieve alone.
Wang Xian Wei is the only stranger who knows the darkness within Xiao You Ren. The secret that had been kept so well-kept was just revealed in front of the man's eyes. Thus making him without reason become someone quite influential in Xiao You Ren's life.
After thinking about the possible contents of the signed agreement, Xiao You Ren decided to leave the hotel. Ordered a taxi online and decided to rest in his apartment. Arriving at the apartment, he immediately charged the cell phone which may have been running out since the night. While waiting for the phone's battery to be fully charged, he decided to clean himself up.
His image was caught in the mirror reflecting the state of the body full of reddish spots. It had been a long time since Xiao You Ren had last witnessed such a scene. In the past, he had seen scars like this nest so often, it was not uncommon for Xiao You Ren to skip school because of this. So often he cursed the long night that had passed and left a bitter story in his life. Even those nights seemed to imprison him from social life. Xiao You Ren had always felt alone and unworthy of forming close friendships with other people.
However, for the first time in life. Xiao You Ren gave a small smile after the same night repeated itself after so many years had passed. Of course with many differences. The people who did it then and now are definitely not the same. And again for the current case, it was Xiao You Ren who asked. He did not do it by force or coercion. His consciousness was full as he pleaded with Wang Xian Wei. Even though Xiao You Ren didn't really know what would happen after this, but he felt he was going to do well. It didn't matter how selfish he was by taking advantage of that man's power.
Xiao You Ren returned to his room to get dressed and quickly activated his cell phone and checked dozens of messages from Zhao Yuzi, as well as dozens of missed calls from the same person. She must have been really worried about him. Xiao You Ren just left without telling anything, not even returning to the restaurant. His mind also questioned about the whereabouts of the car that was left behind last night. Xiao You Ren was about to call Zhao Yuzi and ask about the girl's fate last night, but couldn't because she was still at work.
Waiting until it was time to rest, Xiao You Ren decided to lie down on the bed and go back to sleep. Fatigue still dominates, until he unconsciously fell asleep so soundly. Time flies fast. It didn't feel like the clock was already perched on the number 2 when the man woke up from his nap. Checked the phone before sighing in disappointment. He missed office breaks, meaning there was no chance to contact Zhao Yuzi before she got home from work.
Xiao You Ren was silent for a moment only to hear his stomach growl. The worms must have been protesting because they had not been fed since last night. Unable to stand the sudden feeling of hunger, he decided to look for food in the wild. Apartment bell rang to coincide with him movement to open the door handle. A food delivery man from a fast food restaurant stands with several packages of food.
"Excuse me, with Sir Xiao You Ren?" he asked politely.
Xiao You Ren only nodded his head. His face was still visible with a confused and surprised expression.
"There is an order for you, sir." The food delivery man emptied two packs in front of Xiao You Ren.
"Ehm… looks like you sent the wrong one, I didn't order anything," Xiao You Ren replied confusedly. He didn't remember ordering anything, that's why he wanted to go out looking for food for his stomach.
The food delivery man smiled slightly, then checked his notes and said, "Mr. Wang Xian Wei ordered it for you, sir."
Xiao You Ren's lips formed a perfect o. Surprised and not expecting. His mind began to be filled with questions about the man's attitude. Putting aside the amazement he felt, Xiao You Ren accepted the food parcel. Saying thank you before closing the door to his apartment after the delivery man left.
The cell phone that had been nestled comfortably in his trouser pocket, was taken out again. Immediately Xiao You Ren searched for the number he was going to. Sent an incoming message to Wang Xian Wei.
[Sir, did you order food to my apartment?]
While waiting for an answer from the other side, Xiao You Ren placed the package on the table and checked its contents, but it was not served yet. Afraid the food was not for him. The brief ringing of his cell phone interrupted the silence. He quickly opened the reply message.
[Yes, eat a lot. Tonight I will come to your apartment, lest you have no energy.]
Reading those words, Xiao You Ren couldn't help but feel embarrassed. This wasn't something that could make him blush to the brim. However, his head was again enriched with various questions. What kind of agreement have they entered into? Does he has sex every night? Xiao You Ren's heart was suddenly filled with anxiety. Even though he framed himself, it still couldn't be for him not to feel worried. Just thinking about all of that made his stomach hurt even more. Without thinking he replied to Wang Xian Wei's message again just to say thank you. His hand opened the package of food and devoured the contents until the toilet. His stomach felt full.
Finished with his meal, Xiao You Ren cleaned up the remnants of dirt. Then he sat quietly in the same place, boredly scrolling his cell phone mouse. See every thing that appears on his social media homepage. During this time, never had Xiao You Ren actually done such a pointless thing. Usually he would study or work, but this afternoon was different, it felt very lazy to just take a laptop and make some designs. His body is still not comfortable to be moved too much, so he can only surrender and accept the boredom of accompanying.
Being in the same position for hours made his body feel stiff and as if there were hundreds of ants crawling on his legs. He struggled to neutralize the situation, suddenly his apartment bell rang for the second time in a day. The impossible condition of the legs made Xiao You Ren intend to ignore anyone outside.
His phone rang again, this time in a long tone. Zhao Yuzi's name was written on the phone screen as the caller. Immediately Xiao You Ren realized that it was the girl who had visited. A little force made his body stand up straight, but the ticklish feeling that was eating away at his legs was becoming unbearable. In the end Xiao You Ren gave up and sat back down. Picked up a voice call from Zhao Yuzi.
"Hello, You Ren, I am in front of your apartment. I'm worried about your situation, so I immediately visited after work," Zhao Yuzi said hurriedly after the call was connected.
A small smile was etched on Xiao You Ren's tired face. Thinking of Zhao Yuzi's behavior that made her feel calm, it was like having an older sister who cared so much for her.
"Yuzi, just come in! The door isn't locked."
The phone call was disconnected unilaterally by Zhao Yuzi. Shortly after, the door to Xiao You Ren's apartment opened and a girl appeared in the typical design employee outfit. Zhao Yuzi smiled at Xiao You Ren and sat in the chair in front of the man. Handing over a package containing food.
"Your favorite food," she said softly. Zhao Yuzi probed every corner of Xiao You Ren's body, from top to bottom. Although there is a table that covers part of the body of the man in front of him. After finishing her investigation, she spoke again. Questioning a lot of things that made her veins thrash since last night.
"So, what happened last night?" she asked. Putting a familiar car key on the table. "You have a plausible explanation, right? It suddenly disappeared, luckily I found your car keys on the street, otherwise, who knows who would have found and stolen them."
Hearing Zhao Yuzi's questions and statements made Xiao You Ren a little worried and grateful at the same time. Zhao Yuzi could always be his helper.
Hesitantly, Xiao You Ren told the girl about what happened last night. Of course not all. Xiao You Ren was not ready to tell about his contract with Wang Xian Wei. He felt that it was not Zhao Yuzi's territory to interfere. It was not time for the girl to know much about Xiao You Ren.
Zhao Yuzi's first reaction was shock. Definitely. It had never crossed her mind that the man who looked frail had experienced such a cruel incident. Anger then began to fill the cracks in Zhao Yuzi's heart. Angry at himself for being useless, even though he was there. Angry at Xiao You Ren's bad luck too.
"Then how did you survive? Ah, I don't mean to doubt, just curious. Sorry."
Xiao You Ren smiled faintly. Know exactly what the girl meant. He replied, "I accidentally contacted Sir Liam."
Zhao Yuzi's brows knit together, as if to show his confusion. Also wondering about the clarity of Xiao You Ren's sentence.
"Yes that's correct. Maybe Sir Liam contacted Sir Xian Wei to help me."
"Ah, so Sir Xian Wei helped you."
Xiao You Ren nodded his head. Confirming Zhao Yuzi's words.
The girl believed and felt sorry for Xiao You Ren. However, her heart was even more grateful. What if no one helped Xiao You Ren? Maybe she wouldn't be able to see that man again. Ah, Zhao Yuzi couldn't bear to think of the worst. The important thing is that Xiao You Ren is fine and still with a smile that is still charming. Zhao Yuzi's thoughts were diverted when she noticed a red mark at the intersection of Xiao You Ren's neck. His hands moved to touch the rashes that were slightly covered by Xiao You Ren's shirt.
"You Ren, this?" Zhao Yuzi asked. Actually she had already expected what kind of answer Xiao You Ren would give, but still wanted to hear the man's explanation firsthand.
Before giving an answer, Xiao You Ren sighed harshly, "One of the thugs bit it."
"You Ren, I'm sorry. I should have looked for you further yesterday, maybe this wouldn't have happened. I'm sorry," Zhao Yuzi whispered. The glass in her eyes began to form. Soon the girl will surely invite local rain down her cheeks.
Xiao You Ren immediately calmed down and tried to make Zhao Yuzi not feel guilty anymore. "You've done the right thing, Yuzi. If you catch up with me, maybe you will be the victim and I can't do anything about it. I'm a man, but very weak. Who can't even protect yourself."
Hearing those words, Zhao Yuzi immediately wiped the corners of her eyes. Brought her hands to cup the man's face. Making their netra meet and dive into each other. "No, You Ren. You can survive until now, meaning you are strong. Don't underestimate yourself."
Xiao You Ren smiled in response.
Immediately Zhao Yuzi withdrew her hand from Xiao You Ren's face. Sighed and said, "Okay, I'm going home. It's late, you definitely need a lot of time to rest and recover. Don't forget to eat before bed."
The girl rise from her seat. Tidy up her clothes before leave. "Oh yes. Your car is in the parking lot."
"Hmm, thanks, Yuzi. Sorry for bothering you too." Xiao You Ren stood up and escorted Zhao Yuzi to the front door of the apartment.
Before they arrived at the door. Someone came to visit and pressed the bell button many times. Make both of them bend their eyebrows with different expressions.