Life and Death Insurance – CH 060

Chapter 60

Ling Zhengzhong carried Xiang Tian back to the bedroom and laid him flat on the large bed. In the soft, orange light of the wall lamp, Ling Zhengzhong excitedly looked at Xiang Tian’s languid, supple body, weakened by the drug, while the body’s owner gazed at him with deep, tender affection.

“Xiang Tian…”

At this moment, he wouldn’t be a man if he could still hold back. Ling Zhengzhong lunged forward, pulling Xiang Tian into his arms, and began passionately kissing and licking his lips. His hands also boldly reached down, grasping the still-soft desire in his hands.

“Mmm…”

A mist welled up in Xiang Tian’s clear eyes, and his slightly seductive moans only fueled Ling Zhengzhong’s pleasure. He’d known it; the little hamster was most alluring down there, so being scolded and bitten earlier was absolutely worth it!

The passionate kisses stirred Xiang Tian’s emotions. He couldn’t help but arch his back slightly, but Ling Zhengzhong immediately pressed his already limp body down. His hands encircled Xiang Tian’s slender waist, kneading and squeezing his shapely hips.

“Mmm…ah…ah…”

Xiang Tian’s moans escaped his lips with varying pressure from Ling Zhengzhong’s fingers. Ling Zhengzhong was captivated. He leaned forward and sealed Xiang Tian’s lips, reddened from the biting, with his own. Their lips met in a passionate, unrestrained kiss, their soft tongues gently intertwining.

“Xiang Tian, ​​I love you…”

“Mmm…”

“Xiang Tian…”

Finally, his dream came true. Ling Zhengzhong’s hands trembled with excitement as he unbuttoned Xiang Tian’s pajamas. He finally managed to unbutton the top two buttons when Xiang Tian suddenly raised his trembling hand and grabbed his collar, urgently asking, “Zhengzhong, do you smell anything strange?”

“No…”

Ling Zhengzhong was struggling with the buttons and had no time to pay attention to what Xiang Tian was saying.

“No, Zhengzhong, get up! It smells like a fire…”

The anxious voice finally roused Ling Zhengzhong from his reverie. He looked up and sniffed, and sure enough, he smelled burning fumes. He exclaimed in surprise, “A fire?! But I turned off the gas…”

Ling Zhengzhong leaped up. He ran over and opened the door, only to be hit by a wave of heat. The corridor was filled with a thick white smoke. Ling Zhengzhong coughed, choked by the smoke, and then heard Xiang Tian shout, “Close the door!”

Ling Zhengzhong quickly closed the door and shouted, “Someone set a fire…”

It must be arson. How could an ordinary fire spread so rapidly?

“Call the police!”

Hearing Xiang Tian’s instructions, Ling Zhengzhong quickly picked up the phone, but before he could dial, he found there was no sound from the receiver. Clearly, someone had cut the phone line beforehand. Furious, Ling Zhengzhong slammed the receiver aside and cursed. “Shit!”

Having never encountered a fire before, Ling Zhengzhong was stunned. Afraid of worrying Xiang Tian, ​​he rushed to his side and hugged him, saying, “Don’t be afraid, it’s alright, it’s alright, I’ll carry you down.”

Reassured by Ling Zhengzhong, Xiang Tian found it amusing. He said, “If someone deliberately set the fire, the doors and windows downstairs would probably be blocked by now. You definitely wouldn’t be able to get out. Zhengzhong, use the water from the vase to wet a towel and cover your mouth and nose to prevent being choked by the smoke.”

Ling Zhengzhong did as he was told. He took the long-necked vase from the bookshelf, removed the flowers, poured the water onto a pillowcase, and used the wet towel to cover Xiang Tian’s mouth and nose. Then he carried him to the wall and helped him sit against it, while he covered his own mouth and nose with another half-dry towel.

Seeing Ling Zhengzhong’s panicked state, Xiang Tian knew he had no experience escaping a fire. This made Xiang Tian anxious, but unfortunately, he wasn’t only weak in his limbs but also dizzy and unable to concentrate.

Yang Yiqing, as Ling Zhengzhong’s best friend, naturally gave him the most potent drugs. Xiang Tian, ​​however, hadn’t been wary of Ling Zhengzhong. He smiled bitterly, thinking, “What dangers haven’t I faced before? Have I ever been tricked by anyone? Today, I’ve been caught off guard, taken down by my lover with such a ridiculous motive. It seems I can’t easily accept even food from Zhengzhong anymore—provided, of course, that there’s still a future between us.”

The fire was far more ferocious than expected. Thick smoke quickly seeped in through the cracks in the door. Ling Zhengzhong held his breath and ran to the window, reaching out to open it. But the scorching heat immediately made him pull his hand back. The window frame, under such heat, was likely already warped and impossible to open. The arsonist was truly malicious; did they intend to trap them both inside and roast them alive?

Through the window, Ling Zhengzhong could vaguely see the raging fire below. He cursed again in anger. Just as he was about to find something to smash the window, Xiang Tian said, “Zhengzhong, don’t get too close to the window; you might get hurt by the shattered glass. Don’t panic; just do as I say. Tie the bed sheet into a strip, secure one end to the window, then cover your head and face with the blanket. Smash the glass, and use the sheet to climb down. This floor isn’t very high; you should be fine.”

Xiang Tian leaned weakly against the wall, giving instructions to Ling Zhengzhong. Afraid he might faint at this moment, he bit his lower lip tightly, using the pain to try and keep his mind clear.

“Then what about you?”

“You escape first; find someone to put out the fire. I’m fine here for now.”

Xiang Tian, ​​of course, wouldn’t tell Ling Zhengzhong that the biggest danger wasn’t the fire but the gas downstairs. With the fire raging, the gas could explode at any moment, so they had to escape before then!

Ling Zhengzhong didn’t answer but instead helped Xiang Tian down to a lower angle, pulled a blanket over their heads and faces, and, worried that Xiang Tian wouldn’t have the strength, took the wet towel from his hand to cover his mouth and nose. Seeing this, Xiang Tian impatiently said, “What are you dawdling for?! Do as I say!”

“Shut up! Do you think I’d run away first in this situation?”

“I want you to run out and call for help…”

“The nearby residents’ll definitely call the police if they see the fire. Little hamster, are you just making excuses for me to run away first? In your heart, do you think I, Ling Zhengzhong, am such a coward?”

Being scolded by Ling Zhengzhong’s loud voice, Xiang Tian was actually somewhat happy. He said softly, “I didn’t mean it that way…”

Ling Zhengzhong, however, pulled him into a tight embrace and whispered, “I’m sorry, it’s all my fault, if… if I hadn’t drugged you, with your skills, this little fire wouldn’t have been able to trap you at all, Xiang Tian. It’s my fault; please don’t blame me, okay?…”

“Silly boy…”

How could I blame you? These kinds of close calls are nothing new to me. You are willing to stay with me instead of escaping alone; I’m overjoyed…