Life and Death Insurance – CH 025

Chapter 25

A moment later, Yang Yiqing ran out of the bedroom. Not seeing Ling Zhengzhong, he quickly whispered to Xiang Tian.

“You’re… what’s your name again? Where’s Zhengzhong?”

It seemed most of Ling Zhengzhong’s friends were rather oblivious. Xiang Tian smiled. “My name is Xiang Tian. Zhengzhong is still in the bathroom.”

“Oh, you’re that Little… cough cough, Xiang Tian. My name is Yang Yiqing, Zhengzhong’s best friend.”

Thank goodness, he didn’t use the nickname “Little Hamster,” but with his delicate features, he really was a very cute little hamster.

Ling Zhengzhong emerged from the bathroom at that moment. Remembering his embarrassing naked incident last time, he dressed very properly in his pajamas before coming out. As soon as Yang Yiqing saw him, he rushed over, grabbed his arm, and whispered, “I’ve put Yu Shenglin to sleep. I’ll sleep in your room tonight, and you can share with him.”

Put him to sleep?

Ling Zhengzhong looked at Yang Yiqing, recalling Yu Shenglin’s hysterical behavior earlier. Putting him to sleep was no easy feat; Yang Yiqing’s job as a lawyer was truly worthwhile. But what was with the wet patch on his shoulder? Could it be…?

Could someone as proud as Yu Shenglin cry? Ling Zhengzhong racked his brains but couldn’t imagine it. He shook off Yang Yiqing and said, “And Xiang Tian too. Tonight, you’ll share a room with Yu Shenglin, and I’ll share a room with Xiang Tian.”

He knew Yang Yiqing would have this plan. Luckily, he had the foresight to let Xiang Tian stay.

“No, I’m exhausted from comforting Yu Shenglin. My fee is calculated by the hour, not as a volunteer. Besides, Xiang Tian…”

Yang Yiqing glanced at Xiang Tian, ​​who was sitting beside him, busy working on his project proposal. He was about to continue when Ling Zhengzhong covered his mouth, preventing him from speaking further.

“Yang Yiqing, you need to understand one thing. This is my house. Your fee is calculated by the hour. My rent is calculated by the minute, right? Any objections?”

With his mouth covered, Yang Yiqing couldn’t speak, so he could only shake his head vigorously. Seeing his best friend give in, Ling Zhengzhong finally released him.

“Xiang Tian is working; don’t disturb him. Go take a shower and go to bed.”

“You! Ling Zhengzhong, we’ve known each other for so many years, but in your eyes, I’m not even as good as this little hamster you’ve only known for a few days! You actually chased me away for him…”

Yang Yiqing glared angrily at Ling Zhengzhong before reluctantly turning to take a shower.

“Done!”

Ling Zhengzhong sat down next to Xiang Tian with satisfaction and said, “Xiang Tian, ​​leave the work for tomorrow. You won’t get overtime pay no matter how much you do.”

“If these plans aren’t done well, I’m afraid I’ll get scolded tomorrow morning again. Zhengzhong, you should go to sleep.”

“Okay, I’ll get you some pajamas. Don’t work too late; get some rest.”

Yang Yiqing often stayed overnight at Ling Zhengzhong’s house at unpredictable times, so he had prepared many new pajamas. He never expected them to come in handy today.

“Thank you.”

After finishing his plan and taking a shower, it was already past 11 PM. He tiptoed to Ling Zhengzhong’s room.

Ling Zhengzhong was already fast asleep. Only a bedside lamp was on. Xiang Tian went to the bedside, lifted the covers, lay down, and turned off the light.

The sleeping man felt a chill beside him and involuntarily shifted closer. Afraid of waking him, Xiang Tian lay flat and didn’t dare move. He was tired from running all day and had just drifted off to sleep when he felt a leg draped over him. Then Ling Zhengzhong hugged him tightly, using him as a ready-made pillow.

This person was really quite cute, Xiang Tian smiled. He tried to push away the embrace but was held even tighter. Xiang Tian had no choice but to let the other hold him, and enveloped in that warm body heat, he drifted back to sleep.

Ling Zhengzhong lay flat on the bed, staring wide-eyed at the ceiling, motionless.

What happened last night? He vaguely remembered sleeping on his left side, hugging a pillow, but the pillow was clearly on his right. The little hamster was sleeping on his left, which meant…

No way, he actually slept hugging Xiang Tian all night, and the other’s body was warm and firm, making it quite comfortable to hold.

Luckily, Xiang Tian was still fast asleep when he woke up; otherwise, their embracing sleeping posture would have looked both strange and awkward.

Ling Zhengzhong glanced at the clock on the wall, saw there was still time, and rolled over to face inwards, intending to take another nap. Suddenly, he heard the door open, and Xiang Tian gently pushed it open, asking, “Zhengzhong, are you awake? I’ve made breakfast; do you want to get up and eat together?”

Breakfast? In his memory, the concept of breakfast had vanished. He always slept until it was almost time for work, then would rush to the company, where Le Hua would always prepare coffee and biscuits for him—that was his breakfast.

“Zhengzhong, your friends have all started eating. If you don’t get up, there won’t be any for you.”

Xiang Tian’s next words made Ling Zhengzhong jump up immediately.

“No way! How can someone else taste the food made by the little hamster first?” he cried out urgently.

“Xiang Tian, ​​where’s mine?”

Ling Zhengzhong looked at Xiang Tian with a resentful expression. His ham and egg dish, which should have been his, was now just an empty plate on the table. Xiang Tian glanced at Yang Yiqing, who was happily enjoying his meal at the table, and gave Ling Zhengzhong an apologetic smile.

“I’ll make you another one; it’ll be quick.”

Seeing Xiang Tian rush off to the kitchen to busy himself again, Ling Zhengzhong angrily took a step forward and grabbed Yang Yiqing by the neck with both hands.

“You bastard! You stole my bedroom and my breakfast! What are you eating so much for? Aren’t you afraid of choking to death?”

“Hey, hey, the early bird catches the worm. Even a three-year-old knows that. No violence! Ling Zhengzhong, if you don’t let go, think about the consequences. Do you even remember what my profession is?”

Seeing him release his grip, Yang Yiqing breathed a sigh of relief, but Ling Zhengzhong immediately followed up with a punch, chuckling, “Where’s the evidence? You think I’m afraid of you just because you’re a lawyer? I’ll beat you up anyway!”

“Help…”

Yang Yiqing was so frightened that he turned and ran, circling the house in a series of escapes.