Addicted: Book One - The Inquietude of Youth

Chapter 197 - The ENEMIES have been AMBUSHED

Translator: NancyChen3

Editors: Sae & Alec

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Since the day of the ambush, Gu Hai and Bai Luo Yin changed their phone numbers without delay yet again as to avoid any other unexpected surprises. Elsewhere, Bai Han Qi had also taken the initiative to purchase a new SIM card, used only for the purpose of getting in contact with his son. Over the week, the two were particularly sagacious in handling everything they did. Taking into consideration that their safety is paramount, they rarely ventured out unless an unusual situation arose. After meticulously mapping out their plan, the two were finally prepared to meet up with Gu Yang.

The three settled to meet in a private room at an exceptionally hidden restaurant to chat and dine.

"You should get a haircut." Gu Yang said nonchalantly.

Gu Hai lifted his head and ran his hand through his hair, unconsciously measuring the length with his fingers before speaking in an uninterested tone.

"Really, huh? I think it's still short!

"I'm talking about Bai Luo Yin."

Hearing his name, Bai Luo Yin finally picked his head up and absent-mindedly said, 'oh'.

Gu Yang's ambiguous attentiveness to such a minute detail spawned a blitz of jealousy within the room. Letting his eyes rest on the person beside him, Gu Hai placed his hand on the back of Bai Luo Yin's head. With a rather stoic aura aligning the contours of his face, he gently caressed Bai Luo Yin's hair, letting the softness play out against his skin. Tilting his head slightly to the side, allowing it to nearly touch the other boy's head, Gu Hai deliberately said some words just for Gu Yang to hear.

"I think this hairstyle is pretty good. It's not too long or too short. There's no need to trim it so neatly."

Bai Luo Yin shot Gu Hai a glance but opted to not say anything.

"Where do you intend to go to after?" Gu Yang asked, seemingly unaffected.

Keeping his hand on the same spot, Gu Hai racked through his thoughts for a moment. "Probably Yúnnán[1], if not, we'll head to Tibet. In short, the further from the city, the more isolated the place, the better."

"When are you leaving?"

"After the New Year." Gu Hai said matter-of-factly, "Winter in those places is hard to endure so we won't be leaving anytime before the New Year. It's best to stay in this place for the time being since it's pretty nice. Unlike the severe and dry coldness of Beijing, it's a lot more comfortable spending the winter here."

Seemingly apathetic, Gu Yang cast Bai Luo Yin a glance. His voice was calm and collected as he spoke, "Are you guys planning on celebrating the New Year here?"

Scooting closer, Gu Hai snuggled his arm around Bai Luo Yin's shoulder and cheerfully said, "Isn't New Year the same no matter where you celebrate it? What's important is who you spend it with. We missed the chance last year so it's a given that we must make up for it this year."

"Why did you miss the chance to last year?" Gu Yang asked intentionally as one of his brows slightly rose.

Bai Luo Yin and Gu Hai exchanged glances, both recalling the pain and suffering that took root in the previous year. With neither saying a word, the room deafened with silence.

Naturally, Gu Yang did not question any further.

After chatting for a while longer, Gu Hai suddenly said, "I'm going to the bathroom."