Kaleidoscope

001.16 | Gratitude For Saving Me

While Ru Weimin was in the midst of contemplating, Qi Sying vomited once more. This time, Ru Weimin did not hesitate to come closer and support the youth.

Even though their interactions were indirect and primarily consisted of Ru Weimin discreetly stealing glances at Jun Zihao, he still felt he had a duty to care for the young man. As the young man puked solid air, he stroked his back, trying to relieve pressure points and make his retching less painful.

This small gesture helped Qi Sying gradually recover. The contractions in his stomach became less intense, and he no longer had the sensation of his stomach being ripped out. Ru Weimin assisted him wash his face by dabbing the dripping sweat from Qi Sying's drenched forehead with his handkerchief.

Qi Sying was still slowly getting out of the pain and didn't notice the calm gentleness coming from the ice cold man.

"Are you... Are you feeling fine now?" Ru Weimin asked, almost making his voice crack. These would be his first words to the young man.

Qi Sying flinched from the voice. He had heard Ru Weimin's voice before, but not as close as this. He shrunk his head a little while lightly nodding.

"I am fine."

"What happened to you? Are you poisoned?"

Ru Weimin could not think of any reason why Jun Zihao vomited. He couldn't smell alcohol coming from him, so he was certain he was not drunk.

"Um... no."

Qi Sying was still facing the mirror with Ru Weimin on his back. Even though he can't see the person behind, he can view the expression of the other man from the mirror. He was able to see the intensity of the look that was directed at him. This kind of stare makes him feel a little threatened.

"Then, are you sick? Want me to call the hospital?"

Ru Weimin already had the phone in his ear when Qi Sying turned around to face the man directly. His striking blue eyes met the icy cold of Ru Weimin's, feeling a link connecting them. Ru Weimin's breath shortened. The sudden eye contact almost made his heart stop.

"I... I am really fine, seriously. I... I just got drunk from drinking too much wine. Right, I am drunk!" Qi Sying obviously lied. He knows Ru Weimin will not believe him, but this is the only way that he can avoid suspicions. "I am not used to drinking, so I vomited out."

"Are you sure?" You think Ru Weimin will just humor you like that?

"Yes, I am! I am very sure!" Well, just suck it up!

For the first time, Qi Sying started feeling anxious. He was not frightened when faced by the higher-ups; he could even step on San Zhao's face if he was allowed. Qi Sying will never get afraid of something he can grasp.

Yet, the oppression coming from this man has made him feel numb.

Is this how the world's protagonist's halo works? If so, then it was really affecting him! Even as a foreign soul, Qi Sying would want to be in any other place, just not beside this beast.

"Is that so?" Ru Weimin nodded. If he can't make Jun Zihao say it, then he has other ways to know. "You want me to get you some water?"

Qi Sying looked at Ru Weimin strangely. This person wanted to help him?

"Um... there is no need to-"

"You want to drink medicine, right? You can't take it without drinking water," Ru Weimin pointed out.

Qi Sying was surprised. How did he know he was about to drink medicine?

Little did Qi Sying know that Ru Weimin had been observing him all the time, secretly. The CEO had been monitoring him because, one, - he was a potential spy, second — he was interested in watching him, and lastly, — he highly resembled his favorite dog.

Also, earlier, Qi Sying was already clenching the packet of tablets in his palm before he withheld it inside his pocket as he vomited.

Ru Weimin did not wait for the response and merely went to a passing staff member to ask for a cup of warm water. He then returned to the restroom with the glass and delivered it to the dumbfounded Qi Sying.

Seeing he was already exposed, Qi Sying took the medicine out of his pockets and plucked a few pieces. The number of tablets he had taken made Ru Weimin frown. Taking three capsules in one go -- isn't he afraid of overdose?

"T-thank you sir," Qi Sying said. He placed the meds back in his pockets. He looked up at the frosty eyes of the CEO and sincerely showed his gratitude.

Ru Weimin's only response was a nod, his gaze still fixed on Qi Sying. The paleness of the youth receded as his complexion started to become rosy red again. There was no longer the feeling of death hovering over the thin body.

He didn’t want to stay any longer, so he escaped from Ru Weimin by telling him his companions were waiting for him and that he should hurry out. Ru Weimin's nod confirmed his approval, so Qi Sying ran as fast as possible just in case the person changes his mind.

When Qi Sying managed to arrive at the front of the private room, he almost breathed a sigh of relief. He clutched his chest to support his breakdown, feeling lightheaded from the encounter. He shook his head slightly to erase the thoughts and straightened his clothes.

He cleared his throat a few times before pushing the door open, arranging a jovial expression with a slight embarrassment. The system had just informed him of the reason for which Wen Yuan used to explain his reason for running out.

"System, I didn't know that Ru Weimin would be here. Why didn't you warn me?" Qi Sying asked in his mind.

He has been scared witless that his secret will be exposed. Thankfully, Ru Weimin was still as ignorant as ever. Well, sort of.

「This part is not included in the script. The original Jun Zihao will never meet Ru Weimin since he treated the Creative Department out to a cheap restaurant. But since the host altered the setting, the possibility of deviation will be high, thus meeting the protagonist in this place.」

Is that so? Jun Zihao accepted the reason since it is logical.

"Then, can you monitor Ru Weimin's action starting today?"

The system created a cold, metal whirring noise in his head before it responded back.

「I'm sorry, host, but there's a restriction on the information since the host's existence is lower than the protagonist.」

"There's such a thing?"

「Host can only gain access to the characters with roles that are lower or have the same level. The protagonist is the highest-ranking character in this world, so the host is obviously lower. The host can only gain access after accumulating a sufficient number of points.」

Then it means he can see the movements of everyone except for Ru Weimin. Qi Sying did not get discouraged, however. If he can't see Ru Weimin's actions, then he can just monitor the people around him.

Qi Sying happily returned to the group and continued their merry making as if he hadn't experienced a horrifying event earlier.

On the other hand, Ru Weimin returns to the public diner where he was having dinner with his little sister, Ru Rou. The young lady was the same age of Jun Zihao. She was with her soon-to-be husband, who had just arrived from overseas.

The groom was a close friend of Ru Weimin, so he wasn't worried about leaving his adorable sister to the man. In fact, the two of them established their relationship when they were still young. The couple was chatting when they noticed the older brother was coming.

"Brother, what took you so long? We already finished the ice cream," younger sister Rou complained.

"Just greeted someone in the restroom," Ru Weimin replied, not hiding any gentleness towards a family member. He sat down across from the couple.

"Someone you know? Oh, isn't it unusual for you to recognize them," the sister giggled. "Is it a woman?"

"Little Rou, why would there be a woman in the male restroom?" The groom pointed out.

"Yah, right," younger sister Rou just realized.

Ru Weimin could have returned much earlier, but he first settled a call. He contacted the hospital where Jun Zihao was sent. From what he can remember, San Zhao told him Jun Zihao had a private doctor from that hospital. He wanted to "ask" that doctor what Jun Zihao's health status was.

Well, he didn't want to say it? Ru Weimin had a hundred ways of knowing it. This first step was just one out of the hundred.