Chapter 1, Reunion

"Hey, Mr. Lu, how come you just got back and you're already injured?" Yu Jiacheng frowned as he looked at the large bloodstain on the man's back

With a smile, he said: "You may pretend as you wish"

Orange juice bar

"High, and, base." She pronounced each word slowly, her gaze looking back was very sincere

I am not very good at drinking alcohol, " Shen Yihuan said with a slight smile

Someone nearby heard Shen Yihuan's words and immediately laughed, saying: "Sister, you are really too well-behaved! This is the first time I've encountered someone who comes to a bar wanting to drink orange juice."

Gorky, whose real name has no relation to the famous, is actually named Lin Kaige

Along the way, I garnered quite a few scrutinizing glances and frivolous whistles

Yu Jiacheng was momentarily taken aback, glancing at Lu Zhou, who remained very calm

That brother "Gorky" shouted at the top of his lungs: "Baby, come to Queens!"

Before the words had even settled, "Gorky" dropped a line saying, "It's a matter of urgent help," and then, amidst the commotion, he cursed a few times, not knowing who had pulled him away, and the phone call was abruptly cut off

hospital

"Just now, was that Shen Yihuan?" he asked softly

It looks a bit scary

Tall and slender in figure, dressed in black clothing, with clean and neat black hair. Long fingers, distinctly knuckled, hold a lighter, not to light a cigarette, but rather fiddling with the switch as if to alleviate boredom, revealing a section of cold white yet well-defined muscular arm

A man

Dressed in white with black pants, moving swiftly, revealing a hint of a slender waist in action, resembling a large cat prowling at night

Lu Zhou did not respond

It was not Lin Kaige who was suffering from alcohol addiction, but rather another man who had been playing together with them. Shen Yihuan did not know him; she simply followed everyone to the hospital, feeling inexplicably compelled to go along.

Queens is a popular bar where one often encounters internet celebrities and handsome men and beautiful women such as models and stars like Xiao Ming

One person laughed and said: "Lin Kaige, you are not human! Aren't you deliberately leading our photographer sister astray? Where else can you find someone like you who takes good kids to Queens!"

... ...

Gorky is the nickname given to him by Shen Yihuan

Yu Jiacheng did not see it just now, but Lu Zhou saw and heard it

Lin Kaige picked up the phone and casually pressed a few buttons, and immediately Shen Yihuan's phone lit up, displaying - Gorky

"Hey, wait a moment," Lin Kaige said with a smile, pointing down with his finger, "I am going to sing a song"

Lin Kaige smiled, lazily sprawled on the sofa, slightly leaning towards Shen Yihuan, appearing very affectionate

Beside Shen Yihuan sat a man, holding a wine glass with a flirtatious smile, reminiscent of the old Shen Yihuan. Occasionally, words like "date-rape drug" and "one drink and done" would bounce into her ears.

It was only upon arriving at the hospital that I realized these individuals were not here to care for the patients, but rather a group of onlookers eager to gossip.

The old wounds have reopened

Did she know you were back? Yu Jiacheng asked

They are all here. Shen Yihuan held back a smile, her pair of highly captivating eyes narrowed into a slit.

As soon as I stepped down the stairs, my phone rang

Thus, Yu Jiacheng answered for him: "No, he is a soldier." He then curiously nudged him with his elbow, "What are you staring at, so lost in thought?"

A group of people, chattering and lively, completed a delightful day tour of the hospital, and soon they left in small groups.

Thus, a wave of denunciation followed

With a slight pause in his gaze, the young woman was holding a pad watching a live broadcast. As the screen swept by, Yu Jiacheng caught sight of a familiar face.

The sound of flicking a lighter

Shen Yihuan lightly clicked her tongue, seemingly pondering the credibility of the phrase "a matter of urgent rescue." In the end, she still hailed a cab and gave the name Queens.

To say that I am familiar with her would not be entirely accurate; she has changed a great deal. The mischievous temperament she once had is no longer present. Even if the scene lingers on her for just a few seconds, one can still discern her docility, and her demeanor now carries an indescribable sense of depth.

She truly does not resemble someone who frequents places like bars, being fair and innocent, with delicate and youthful features. Looking into her eyes feels like encountering a fawn deep in the forest, clear yet veiled with a layer of mist. However, upon looking deeper, one can sense a profound emptiness in her gaze, like a black hole, with an overall air of careless bewilderment.

In the late evening, an ambulance rushed in, carrying away a heavily intoxicated man amidst a cacophony of laughter and teasing voices

I will not ... ...

She wore a pair of low-heeled leather shoes, and after standing for a long time, she felt tired, so she simply squatted down against the wall.

Yu Jiacheng was also unconcerned, recalling the appearance of Shen Yihuan from earlier, who was strikingly beautiful, with skin that glowed white, willow leaf-shaped eyebrows, pitch-black eyes, wearing a clean white T-shirt, and slightly drooping eyelids that suggested a hint of fatigue

Why does it feel different from before

Shen Yihuan nodded, took a sip of orange juice, and appeared to be lacking in enthusiasm

What is your question?

Hmm," he said softly, not denying that the person he had just seen was indeed her

As soon as Lin Kaige saw her, he jumped up on the spot

Three years have passed so quickly

A cacophony of sounds suddenly erupted from the phone, with a bustling crowd and intense rock music. Shen Yihuan, with an expressionless face, held the phone a bit farther away and glanced at the caller ID.

This is about gender transition

Shen Yihuan twirled her brows, lowered the volume, her voice soft and delicate, revealing a demeanor that was completely different from her current expression, "Do you need something from me?"

... ...

Hmm? Shen Yihuan's lips were still curled up.

Lin Kaige, relying on his appearance, is considered a fairly well-known model, with a group of fans. He often encounters situations where he is asked for photos and autographs at the airport.

"Are you a police officer?" asked the nurse who was bandaging nearby

Perfect

Shen Yihuan furrowed her brows slightly and looked over.

The man had a lackluster expression, his eyes downcast and not paying attention to her. His brow was strong, and his pair of calm yet fierce eyes were striking. Below that was a long neck, a prominent Adam's apple, and a relaxed curve.

Lu Zhou pressed his hand against his temple, momentarily remaining silent.

Shen Yihuan stood still, too lazy to pay attention

Everyone at the table also looked over at her; they were all models. Shen Yihuan often did photo shoots for magazines and could recognize quite a few of them.

Shen Yihuan pushed through the crowd and walked straight towards the seats where Lin Kaige and others were gathered

She unconsciously pressed her lips together, feeling somewhat hesitant to look.

Shen Yihuan nodded and lifted her foot to follow him

Seeing this, Shen Yihuan also knew that the phrase "urgent matter for help" was purely nonsense. She couldn't be bothered to get angry and sat beside Lin Kaige.

The laser spotlight pierced through the thick smoke, permeated by a strong scent of smoke and alcohol

Lu Zhou lowered his eyes, feeling extremely annoyed

Lin Kaige had finished setting up the live streaming software, but the fans had not yet entered the room, so he casually tossed it aside and leaned closer to Shen Yihuan

The low voices of doctors and nurses conversing, the sound of the fan, the crisp sound of the glass bottle of intravenous fluids clinking, and the faint metallic sound of the cart being pushed across the floor

Shen Yihuan turned her head expressionlessly, her gaze slowly settling on his face

What?

"Ah, I am truly straightforward." Lin Kaige was almost amused by her anger.

"Hey, this isn't for you to drink, I'm drinking it myself!" Lin Kaige curled his lips, "Just doing a live stream for fun. By the way, what would you like to drink?"

Gorky, Maxim Gorky

Oh

Main business is self-destructive, side business is modeling

On the night of August, the temperature shows no sign of decreasing, and the earth continuously releases the heat accumulated during the day, as if summer is intent on scorching itself, with waves of heat surging in.

Shen Yihuan's hand unconsciously tightened

I refuse to believe that someone who secretly gave me this nickname could really be just a little kitten. Darling, would you care to explain the meaning of this nickname to me?

Yu Jiacheng had known him since childhood. He immediately turned his head to follow the gaze he had just seen and spotted a girl with her back to them, her long hair flowing, a captivating silhouette.

Height 190, and does not appear straight

The hospital corridor is filled with various low-decibel noises that pierce the eardrums painfully

I will take you back" Lin Kaige patted her shoulder

Date Rape Drug

He averted his gaze and lowered his eyes

He recalled the slender, fair neck of the young girl, along with its graceful lines

Hello. She answered, her voice sounding weak.

The patient, infuriated, raised their index finger and cursed them for their lack of conscience, while also crying out in pain and fainting.

It is nothing

... ...

Suddenly, a sound completely different from these noises came to my ears

It all reminded Shen Yihuan of that very unpleasant evening, which was also a summer day

Alright

The light elongated his shadow, stretching it to the feet of Shen Yihuan

Lin Kaige, with his mouth running incessantly, mocked him for being so pathetic that he would fall over after just one drink. Another person was filming the incident with a phone and shared it in the work group for everyone's amusement

Shen Yihuan can be considered conscientious; along the way, he bought a bag of fruit. Unfortunately, the patient could not eat it, so it had to be shared among everyone. Thus, in front of their friend lying on the hospital bed, pale and devoid of color, everyone enjoyed the fruit with great relish, crunching away.

He suspected that he had misjudged earlier, which led him to perceive "obedient" in Shen Yihuan.

Recently, Shen Yihuan was in charge of the magazine layout photography, and even though they had just met, Lin Kaige was very familiar and often loved to take Shen Yihuan out to have fun

Lu Zhou looked at him with an indifferent expression, and Yu Jiacheng understood his meaning: why Shen Yihuan wanted to know

The sensor light outside the apartment corridor was broken. Shen Yihuan fumbled in the dark to insert the metal key into the lock and closed the door. The elevator was out of service due to a power outage, so she had no choice but to take the stairs

Engaging in self-destructive behavior by consuming intoxicating drinks will undoubtedly incur divine retribution

Apart from that person, he has never seen Lu Zhou stare at a girl like this

"Do you know what these wines are?" Lin Kaige asked her

Maxim Gorky