Shen Huai hadn't expected his embarrassing past to be exposed. He immediately felt a headache coming on and took a deep breath: "This..."
However, Luo Zhengkai didn't listen to what he was saying at all and excitedly began to speak: "It's like this, there used to be an underground boxing ring in City A. At that time, a Chinese man came to fight in underground boxing matches and won all ten of his matches. He was considered a legend at the time. Because he didn't say his name, everyone gave him the nickname Satan."
"Before I liked rock and roll, Satan was my idol. I just didn't expect you to stop boxing and become a manager. When I saw you wearing glasses and a suit before, I thought I had mistaken you for someone else."
Ye Cang looked at Shen Huai in disbelief: "Underground boxing ring? Black boxing?"
Shen Huai's headache worsened: "Let me explain."
Ye Cang was in a daze. He felt that his values had been shaken. As someone who had been fighting since childhood and was considered a bad boy, he had never participated in underground boxing. Shen Huai, on the other hand, looked gentle and refined, but his life was much more exciting than his.
He's a bit bewildered now, unsure whether to feel a sense of relief that she's the person he likes, truly amazing, or to be thankful that he didn't listen to his online friends and just went for it, otherwise his grave would probably be overgrown with weeds by now.
Chapter 71
After the troublemakers were taken away by the police, Shen Huai and Ye Cang bid farewell to Nick and the others and returned to the hotel.
Because of this incident, they had to stay in the United States for a few more days. Shen Huai could only call the agency at the next stop and briefly explain what had happened.
After he hung up the phone, he saw Ye Cang silently watching him.
Shen Huai: "..."
Shen Huai rubbed his forehead: "I did fight in underground boxing matches, but that was four or five years ago."
As Shen Huai spoke, he couldn't help but drift into memories.
Back when he was studying in the United States, his parents died in a plane crash. After returning to China to hold the funeral, he found that he had developed psychological problems.
Shen Huai realized this himself, so he went to see a psychologist. However, he was naturally calm and rational, and after discovering that he had psychological problems, he read many related books and was well aware of the psychologist's methods.
He appeared to cooperate very well with the doctor, but in reality, he didn't trust him.
He received treatment from a psychologist for six months, but without any effect, and eventually had to give up.
Shen Huai knew in his heart that this was not only because of the blow of his parents' death, but also because he had lost the joy of living. He had nothing to be passionate about, no pressure in life, and the emptiness of life held no appeal for him.
He rationally knew he should find a way to save himself, but he allowed himself to indulge in the thrill of walking on the edge of danger.
Things like underground boxing and street racing were things I did back then.
Ye Cang was somewhat shocked, not expecting that Shen Huai had such a past. However, after the shock came heartache.
Perhaps to many people this is just pointless complaining, but Ye Cang understands very well that no matter how rich one's material life is, it cannot fill the void in one's spirit.
Shen Huai had lived a wealthy life since childhood, and he was extremely talented in finance. The challenges of his work could no longer satisfy him, and the increase in wealth could not bring him a sense of accomplishment. The envy and slander of others could not touch his heart.
This feeling was similar to the days after Ye Cang's death. He didn't need to eat or drink, and he was immortal, but he was imprisoned in one place and couldn't do anything.
He lives in the world, yet seems to exist outside of it.
So he was willing to be given a second chance at life, even if it was only for a few decades.
Perhaps it was because Shen Huai understood this that he was able to see himself.
Seeing that Ye Cang didn't speak, Shen Huai thought he was sympathizing with him, so he said, "Actually, it's not a big deal. I go to see a psychologist regularly now. I'm fine now, and I won't do those things anymore."
Ye Cang responded softly, but then turned around and suddenly hugged Shen Huai.
Shen Huai was startled and subconsciously tried to break free, but found that Ye Cang's hands were not using any force; he was just gently embracing him.
It was just a comforting hug.
Shen Huai hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not move. He leaned quietly on Ye Cang's shoulder, savoring the tranquility of the moment.
For him, these things happened a long time ago, so long that he no longer felt any special emotions when he brought them up. But the moment Ye Cang embraced him, he felt as if he had taken off all his armor, and for the first time, he felt tired.
Ye Cang felt a weight on his shoulder and realized that Shen Huai had fallen asleep.
Ye Cang was both amused and exasperated. He didn't wake Shen Huai, but carefully laid him flat on the sofa. However, Shen Huai, who was usually alert, only frowned slightly and moved his lips, but did not wake up.
Ye Cang took off his glasses and then moved a blanket to cover him.
Then he sat down to the side, staring blankly at Shen Huai's sleeping face.
This was the first time Shen Huai had told him about his past, and Ye Cang could sense that Shen Huai's heart seemed to have opened a little more to him. This discovery made him both happy and a little heartbroken.
Shen Huai wasn't a withdrawn person. In fact, although he seemed a bit aloof, he was actually warm-hearted and gentle with his friends. He was quite popular; his friends would ask him for help or even confide in him, but no one could truly reach his heart.
In the past, Shen Huai would intentionally or unintentionally avoid relationships, which would make Ye Cang feel annoyed and frustrated. But now, after listening to him talk about the past, Ye Cang suddenly understood.
Shen Huai's gentleness is so deeply hidden that it might go unnoticed if one is even slightly careless.
He had become accustomed to taking on all the responsibilities himself, so he always considered others' feelings and suppressed his own emotions.
With information technology becoming increasingly advanced, paparazzi are far more sophisticated than before. If their relationship were exposed, Shen Huai would not be the one to suffer; he has many ways to escape unscathed. Only Ye Cang, living under the spotlight, would have to bear the greatest consequences.
Shen Huai knew that Ye Cang's career was just beginning, and if it suffered a major setback, it could be devastating.
However, his exceptional talent is enough to instill fear in all singers and record companies. They will spare no effort to attack and smear him, as evidenced by the constant emergence of online trolls and haters over the past six months. If they discover this, they will certainly not let Ye Cang off the hook.
Shen Huai's concerns were not unfounded.
Although Ye Cang thought the idea was a bit silly, it was adorably silly, and it made his heart ache.
Shen Huai had his eyes closed, but Ye Cang knew how beautiful those eyes were. He knelt on one knee by the sofa, his hands clenched into fists, almost holding his breath, and gently touched Shen Huai's eyes with his lips.
Shen Huai's eyelashes fluttered, gently brushing against Ye Cang's lips, but it was as if he had been electrocuted, causing him to recoil sharply.