昨天 by 風弄 Chapter 14
Yesterday by Feng Nong
One more time of "according to the way I like it" s.e.x. Once again I lie in bed for a few days. YuJiang frequently keeps watch at my bedside, with his dense furrowed brows, only hoping for my body to heal sooner. I look at his manner and only wish for me to not ever wake from my sleep. But the Rong family doctor is extremely capable, examining me everyday and prescribing medicine. Not more than 3 to 5 days and I was almost completely healed. YuJiang is very happy, holding me in his arms, excitedly twirling me one round in the room. Saying:
"ShengSheng, you"re finally all better. Today it"s time for a big celebration, I want to give you a present." An official doc.u.ment is placed before me. "Your father has decided to retire. I have bought up Huang enterprise stock to prevent it from falling into other people"s hands. You are now the president of Huang enterprise." YuJiang asks: "Are you happy?" I have nothing to say. YuJiang"s manner does not allow one to laugh, does not allow one to curse, does not even allow one to speak any words. He can really come across as being good-hearted but he is only playing with a puppet, ordering it about to amuse himself, nothing more. I ask:
"YuJiang, I"ll give Huang enterprise to you. So please let me go." It"s always this same old thing, everytime giving one a little spark of new hope.
"ShengSheng, one hundred Huang enterprises cannot compare to you in my heart." Such profound loving words, only appear frightful in my ears. I bite down tightly on my teeth, fearing that they would start to chatter, drawing his ridicule. But then, what"s the use? It"s not as if he has not had many chances to laugh at me while manipulating me. If mom and dad retire together, going away to a relaxing place, it could be considered as their twilight honeymoon. Before they left, YuJiang was actually nice enough to let me get in touch with them on the phone. Thousands and thousands of words choke in my throat, I"m unable to voice them out. Mom advises me a great deal, on all sides, as if once they leave, it would be forever, just like abandoning me. Dad also has a great deal to say to me, ending with these words:
"YuJiang, he ........ ShengSheng, in life one has to admit defeat. When one can"t win, one just can"t win. Forcefully running away or driving oneself to madness, one would most likely injure oneself." I suffer a huge shock. Looks like dad had figured out YuJiang"s character. But lacking the ability to win, lowers his head in defeat. Dad says: "ShengSheng, I"m saying this for your sake. Dad is already old. The person that can harm you also has to ability to protect you." My ear starts to buzz again, possibly the electric current from the phone is a.s.saulting my brain. Hanging up the phone, I turn around and see YuJiang calmly sitting by my side.
"Are you feeling a little better?" He persuades me: "It"s a good thing for your parents to go traveling, there is no need for you to be so reluctant to let them go. Furthermore ......... you still have me." I turn my face away, not wishing to look at him. The bright moon is hanging high outside the window. Hanging in the sky throughout the ages, how many helpless figures has it observed like me? Definitely not just a few. I say:
"YuJiang, I wish to go out tomorrow for a spin." He smiles:
"I have never imprisoned you, you can go out at any time. In fact, you should go out and look around." I look at the shadow of the men pacing outside my door and coldly look at YuJiang who is not even a little bit ashamed. "Go to sleep, OK?" He tucks me in properly and kisses me on the forehead. "Your body is always cold, it"s no wonder that you always catch a cold. Everyday I have to come and check if you"re properly tucked it, it would better for you to move and sleep together with me." My whole body immediately stiffens, and I force myself to smile:
"Better not, it"s too troublesome. Your room is just next door, isn"t this just fine?" He says:
"ShengSheng ah, you are still behaving like kid, always saying what you don"t mean, just like when we"re having s.e.x." He kisses me again a few times before leaving with a smile. I was scared by the words he said before leaving that I couldn"t sleep soundly, continuously tossing and turning. Gradually my eyelids became heavy, only then did I calm down.
Today, I change my clothes after waking up. Once I open the door, the man outside says:
"The car is ready. Where does Mr. Huang wish to go?" YuJiang is not here, my courage increases a great deal.
"I wish to wander all over the place, driving as I please, catching the wind." I walk down the stairs as I speak, not wanting to look at that person"s face. I didn"t think there would be someone acting like ants clinging to something rancid.
"Mr. Rong said, Mr. Huang"s body is in poor health. He wants us to accompany you in case something unexpected comes up." I flare up, turning around abruptly to glare at him. I see him stand down to one side so I straighten out my chest and walk out of the house. The car is ready outside, a brand new BMW. I like this car model, there is one at our house in France. Just when I start the car, that person steps into the car. "Mr. Rong said that Hong Kong"s traffic pattern is troublesome and Mr. Huang is not used to it. It"s better if we drive you around." I clench my fists tightly and purse my lips. I say:
"Fine, I don"t wish to go out today." I turn around to go back inside the house. My vision dims, there is already someone in front of me blocking the way. They smilingly say:
"Mr. Rong has already indicated that he wants to have lunch with Mr. Huang today. It"s almost time. We should be on our way." Two or three large guys in suits respectfully urge me. Just like that I was "politely invited" to get into the car. I don"t shout or curse. Really, towards these types of people, what use is there to fly into a rage? Losing one"s self-respect in vain, nothing more.
YuJiang picked a renown western restaurant for lunch. I have been here before, a frequent meeting place for the upper cla.s.s, with plenty of vintage red wines. Bringing me to such a place is an error on YuJiang"s part. I obediently step out of the car and obediently enter the restaurant surrounded by a few men. Those looking on from outside would a.s.sume that I"m a tightly guarded rich young master. A well dressed young lady guides me to the table like driving a carriage down a familiar road. YuJiang was already seated by the window, smiling gently at me. That is the best table, not for people without money and connections. My mood starts to brighten and I walk towards him smiling gently. The "guards" at my side heave a huge sigh of relief at my well-behaved manner.
"ShengSheng, you"re here." YuJiang stands up and pulls me to sit down next to him. "Let me introduce you to someone ---- ZhouHeng." The man sitting opposite me nods his head at me. He has a delicate and pretty face, wearing fine clothes, and visibly strong and fit. I instinctively hate him. YuJiang says: "ZhouHeng"s work is top-notch. He"s only here after my repeated invitations. He will be your special a.s.sistant from now on, I hope the both of you will get on well together." In shock, I quickly observed YuJiang. YuJiang calmly sits there, kindly looking at me. That"s right, Huang enterprise is really in his grip. It serves him well to find this type of person to take control of everything. What right do I have to disagree? I look at the gently smiling ZhouHeng with even more hatred. I glare fiercely at him, not bothering to conceal my feelings even a little bit. ZhouHeng smiling says:
"Mr. Huang"s gaze is very spirited. If you were a woman, I would have definitely suffered an electric shock." I"m completely humiliated. I wanted to stand up but was stopped by YuJiang. His hands on my waist looks very intimate but he"s actually using considerable strength. I resist with all my strength and unexpectedly managed to get free.
"Let me go!" I yelled, not caring where I am. All at once, the peaceful restaurant is completely silent. Everyones attention turns to me. YuJiang"s expression is unchanged, and he lets me go.
"ShengSheng, it"s just a joke. Why do you have to get so angry?" He calmly persuades me, alone trying to keep the peace with a kind face that sets people at ease. I quickly stand up and sweep clean the table in front of me. A burst of sharp and clear sound of gla.s.s falling to the ground stirs up the restaurant. I know that I"m already acting like an old shrew shouting in the street, not the least bit like a n.o.ble prince, but it"s worth it. YuJiang"s expensive suit is stained with a splash from the dishes. He raises his head and calmly looks at me with a sympathetic and indulging look. That drives me even crazier and I suddenly raise my hand intentionally wanting to let him become the lead story of tomorrow"s entertainment pages. YuJiang"s reaction was really amazingly quick. He easily grabs my wrist and twists it behind my back. I let out a groan and find myself constrained in his arms. This is just as well, let the whole of Hong Kong see how you embrace a man a public ------- especially since it"s the recognized president of Huang enterprise. YuJiang sighs: "ShengSheng, your illness is still not healed, why are you so agitated?" Everytime I hear his caring manner, I start to feel terrified. Sure enough, ZhouHeng immediately comes over, and just like magic takes out a syringe from who knows where. I look at that syringe full of dread.
"Mr. Huang, this was recommended by the doctor. Please don"t be alarmed." ZhouHeng forcibly opens my arm and skillfully inserts the needle into my vein. "This is only to let you calm down. Your nerves are too tense." I want to scream out. YuJiang pins me in his arms, and facing the wall, covers my mouth tightly. All my cries are held back by his hands. I hear YuJiang"s subordinate explaining to the restaurant manager that had rushed over.
"Mr. Huang"s health is not good. His mood is a little agitated. He is now alright. Please keep it under wraps." No! No! I screech loudly in my heart. Don"t do this to me! I look at YuJiang piteously. He gently caresses my hair and coaxes me:
"ShengSheng, you"re all tired out. Let me send you back to the house, OK?" Everything turns black and I sink into the darkness.