Flower Vase Chapter 19

Raws

Even Qin Zhiyuan thought that he had been discourteous. He turned his head to look out the window for a while, rubbing his forehead to let his emotions settle. He finally said, "Sorry, I was just taken aback.”

It will never compare to the surprise Qin Zhiyuan gave Gu Yan on the day of the car accident.

So Gu Yan didn't take it seriously at all, and said very peacefully, "If you’re done talking, I will send you back.”

"Wait a minute.”

Qin Zhiyuan hurriedly called out. He thought it was too awkward to talk like this, so he hopped out of the backseat, moving to the front passenger's door, so he could sit next to Gu Yan.

Gu Yan did not object, and quietly waited for him to speak.

Qin Zhiyuan was not in a hurry, looked at his face carefully, and said, "It seems you have gained a little weight.”

“Eating well and sleeping well, it's hard to lose weight.”

"I heard about the scandal. I didn't expect Qin Feng to make such a mess, and that model…"

Gu Yan waved his hand and interrupted him, "It's just a misunderstanding, it's over.”

“Unfortunately, it's difficult to make a film. It's half done, and it's too late to change the script. I know you never play a supporting role. This time, just be patient. You will be the leading actor in the next drama.”

Qin Zhiyuan spoke very seriously, but the more Gu Yan listened the funnier it got, and finally he leaned on the steering wheel and laughed.

"What are you laughing at?”

"You don't owe me anything, whether it's a deal or a relationship. You don't have to compensate me like this." Done laughing, Gu Yan tilted his head to look at Qin Zhiyuan and said, "You can choose to be the protagonist or the supporting role in a movie. If you don't like your casting you can simply pick a different job, but in the real world there are many roles you can't choose.”

Qin Zhiyuan could not fail to understand the meaning of these words.

His chest was stifled. His right hand was first clenched into a fist, then slowly loosened. He reached out to take Gu Yan's hand and said, "I have never inquired about your situation in the past few months abroad, and I made up my mind that I would never see you again after I returned.”

“A very wise decision.”

"I thought I could find someone to replace you, but the moment I saw you in the restaurant just now, I couldn't control myself. I…"

Gu Yan cut him off: "Humans are very emotional animals. After living together for so long it might be hard for a while, but gradually you will adapt.”

For example, he has finally adapted to learn how to distinguish Qin Zhiyuan's honeyed words.

It’s enough to play a supporting role once, why should I have to play one a second or third time?

Qin Zhiyuan fell silent, then said after a while, "It's easy to fall in love with someone, but it's hundreds of times harder to forget someone.”

“I understand.”

“Want to guess the first thing I did after returning to China?”

Gu Yan blinked and said, “You asked a beautiful woman with an exquisite figure to dinner?”

Qin Zhiyuan almost laughed, but in the end he just sighed, looked up at the dark night outside the car window, and said, "I burned all those photo albums and notebooks, and I didn't leave a single one.”

Gu Yan was stunned.

Qin Zhiyuan had said so much nonsense before, but when it came to the critical moment, he was reluctant to say more. As if afraid of being seen by Gu Yan, he gently released his hand. “I’m done talking, you go home first, no need to send me off.”

As he spoke, he opened the door and got out of the car.

As he helped Gu Yan to close the car door, he did not forget to add: "Be careful when driving at night.”

Gu Yan couldn’t remember how he answered. He could only feel the cold of the early spring night. Qin Zhiyuan stood on the side of the road and watched him for a long time, until the car started, and as Gu Yan drove away and he could still see the figure in the rearview mirror.

After returning home, he received a text message from Qin Zhiyuan, asking him if he had arrived home safely.

Gu Yan glanced at it, threw the phone aside, and went to bed without replying.

Sleep did not come easily.

Fortunately, there was no work the next day, and Gu Yan slept until almost noon before getting up. He took a look at his mobile phone, and Qin Zhiyuan had sent another text message asking him to have dinner together in the evening.

Before Gu Yan could get back to him, Xiao Chen called first and shouted excitedly, "Brother Yan, big gossip!”

Gu Yan was afraid that he would be too excited, so he hurriedly said, "Speak slowly, don't rush.”

"Brother Yan, do you still remember the little model who came to the studio that day? What’s her name? Lily or Lulu? I heard that she has been with Young Master Qin for so long, she finally got the opportunity to participate in an international fashion show. The top management of her company has just said that the scandal had a bad effect, so she has to turn around and give the job to someone else... I'm afraid she’s filled with regret now…"

Xiao Chen had been resentful about Gu Yan's being beaten, but now he finally breathes a sigh of relief.

Gu Yan didn't feel anything. He wasn't angry at first, nor did he feel happy. He just sighed to himself that Qin Zhiyuan's efficiency in getting things done was really good.

Xiao Chen finished the gossip about this matter, and the joy didn't fade away, so he continued: "By the way, Brother Yan, have you heard? Director Zhao is getting married next month.”

Gu Yan was stunned for a moment, of course he knew who Director Zhao was, but he still asked, "Zhao Xin?”

"Well, it was said that it was originally just an engagement, but because of the car accident, neither of them wanted to drag it on any longer, so they directly changed it to marriage. Brother Yan, you know Director Zhao very well, so you should go to the wedding, right?”

Actually, Gu Yan and Zhao Xin were closer to acquaintances, but because the two had a car accident together, Xiao Chen automatically thought they were very close. Gu Yan was too lazy to explain, so he responded with a perfunctory response, "It depends on whether Director Zhao invites me.”

Then he chatted with Xiao Chen about trivial matters. After hanging up, Gu Yan fiddled with his phone and sat silently beside the bed for a while.

After a proposal marriage follows, of course.

Since Qin Zhiyuan had accompanied Zhao Xin to go abroad for medical treatment, it makes no sense for him not to know the news.

Gu Yan habitually rubbed his right palm. After thinking about repeatedly, he felt relieved to understand what Qin Zhiyuan said last night.

I see.
 

What other reason could there be? It could only be that.

In the end, Gu Yan didn't reply to Qin Zhiyuan's text message.

He removed the mobile phone card and threw it away. In the afternoon, he bought a new one, and notified everyone who should know the new number. As for those who shouldn't know... Of course, none of them were told.

After only two days, Qin Zhiyuan came to the studio to find him.

At that time, Gu Yan had already put on makeup, and was acting with a disfigured face. The shirt on his body was torn and the fake scars on his face were ferocious and twisted, making him feel mortified to be seen.

Qin Zhiyuan stood outside and smiled at him. He raised his hand to take a picture.
 

Pretending not to see him, Gu Yan shook the sword in his hand turned his head to continue to act.

Qin Zhiyuan patiently waited until Gu Yan sat down to rest. He strode over, handing Gu Yan a bottle of water, and said, "I can't seem to get through to you these days.”

"Oh, I got a new number." Gu Yan accepted the water bottle easily, unscrewed the lid and took a sip.

“Why?"

"The old number was unlucky.”

This excuse was too perfunctory, Qin Zhiyuan immediately asked, "Is it because of me?”

Gu Yan just smiled.

Qin Zhiyuan lowered his head to look at him and said, "I heard that when you gave someone your new number, you specifically explained that they should not reveal it to irrelevant people. Is this referring to me specifically?”

How could the big boss be irrelevant?

Even if Gu Yan thought as much, it was impossible for him say so. Choosing not to respond directly to the question, he softly said "I received a wedding invitation from Director Zhao.”

Qin Zhiyuan's body froze slightly.

"On the fifth of next month, I will go to watch the ceremony.”

After speaking, Gu Yan put the water bottle back into Qin Zhiyuan's hand, got up and strode away.

He thought that with this stab, Qin Zhiyuan would definitely not want to see him in the near future, but unexpectedly he continued to return perseveringly as if nothing had happened.

Gu Yan had no choice but to use the means of avoiding fans to avoid him.

Qin Zhiyuan was neither in rushed nor annoyed, and maintained his good demeanor to the end, not pushing him too hard.

The two didn't meet again until Zhao Xin's wedding.

The wedding was not very grand, only some relatives and friends were invited, and the location was chosen at the hotel where the celebration banquet was held last time. It is said that Zhao Xin proposed marriage at this place, which is considered a romantic location.

Zhao Xin, who was usually untidy, took good care of himself that day. His white shirt and black suit combined with his elaborately decorated hair style were very tasteful. Standing with the gentle and graceful bride, they really were a beautiful couple.

The beauty of such a couple creates envy in others.

As Gu Yan looked at the groom, his eyes fell on Qin Zhiyuan, who was the best man next to him. His clothes were well chosen today. The iron gray suit was not eye-catching. It did not overshadow the groom, but also sets him apart very well.

Gu Yan admired the beautiful waist line. His mind was full of imagination, and he even ate a lot of food.

Qin Zhiyuan was smiling all night.

He helped to greet guests, take photos, distribute cigarettes, and collect red envelopes. He took care of everything big and small. As a friend, even if he didn't get a score of 100, it was more than enough to get a score of 90.

When exchanging rings, the best man must give the pair of rings to the groom.

Gu Yan watched the scene while eating vegetables. He could not help but picture Qin Zhiyuan taking out the ring and throwing it on the ground, then grabbing Zhao Xin's hand and rushing out of the hotel.

Of course nothing happened.

The bride and groom successfully put the rings on each other's hands, hugged and kissed to the sound of blessings, and their sweet expressions made people jealous. Qin Zhiyuan stood closest to Zhao Xin and clapped. The corners of his mouth always kept an upward arc, his eyes lit up with laughter.

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Did this via MTL'ing the raws and attempting to edit them into something that flows okay. Did it for fun, thought it would be lame not to share it since I don't know of any other edited version of this chapter. Hope I did okay.