Translator: Mosstree
Chapter 8: Family Outing, Brothers in Hardship
Away from the bustle of the city, the car drove all the way to the suburbs. After passing through piece after piece of green fields, they finally reached their destination.
The entire leisure resort was built along a long and narrow blue water bay, where tourists can go rafting, boating, fishing, etc. In order to create a theme of ‘return to nature’ style, most of the surrounding view was of level terrain. There were also rolling hills that could be used for outdoor climbing, bungee jumping and other sports.
Every holiday, there were a lot of tourists here. It was a full-service waterscape resort facility, and there were also many special village boarding houses, but also barbecue, picnic, leisure and sightseeing areas.
In addition, there were also some places that had not been developed, such as farmhouses scattered among large fields of wheat with chickens and cattle, where the natural scenery was preserved.
After selecting their hotel and eating lunch, the family had a little rest before they went fishing together.
Speaking of those rotten parent-child outfits, Wei Han couldn’t bear to look at it and put on a normal coat before he dared to go out. Looking back at Qi Zhifan, he also wore a coat, and his previous pale face slightly improved.
Near the fishing area was a local tea garden, where they could faintly see women busy picking tea leaves. There were also old people chatting leisurely in the tea shop. Accompanied by soaring water mist and the fragrance of tea overflowing, it immediately made people feel comfortable.
However, when Wei Han held the rod for a long time and couldn’t catch a fish, he began to get frustrated.
Looking to the side at Qi Zhifan, he saw that he wore sunglasses and had a fishing rod in hand. He leisurely sat on a small stool and looked just like that.
But Wei Han carefully looked at the water. Qi Zhifan’s float also had no movement for a long time. Then he looked at Dad Qi again: that was what was really called a professional. From Mother Wei’s cheers, they had already caught several fish.
“Heh heh, never thought that this God of Study would be the same as me this time, and can’t catch any fish.” Is it because he’s too clever and deceitful, but still unable to trick the fish into liking him? Wei Han had a rare chance to ridicule Qi Zhifan once.
Wei Han’s voice just fell when Qi Zhifan took off his sunglasses and looking coldly, said, “Are you a pig? Fishing is not just about the brain, but also must be patient enough.”
“......”
Wei Han was stifled, and secretly cursed. If he’s a pig, then Odd Trouble was a pig’s little brother, and also a pig, a stupid pig brother.
Also, did this count as having discovered a small weakness of Qi Zhifan? Not good at fishing.
“Little Han, fishing is actually very challenging. Not only do you hold the fishing rod, but you also have to keep an eye on the float. Once there is a downward movement, you have to hurry to lift up the pole. There are several ways you can lift up the pole, like I usually turn the wrist quickly, or else if the speed is slow, the fish can use that opportunity to slip away. And patience is very important. Without patience, it’s hard to make gains.”
Seeing both of his sons were empty-handed, the experienced Dad Qi slowly explained.
Wei Han nodded, eyes bright, and listened carefully: didn’t expect that a small thing like fishing, there were also so many things to learn. Uncle Qi wasn’t only handsome, but he also had charisma.
Mother Wei counted the fish in the bucket and smiled at Dad Qi, gently wiping the fine sweat off his forehead for him. They only communicated with their eyes, and they didn’t have to say much to each other. She just quietly accompanied him, and indeed, the years will be good.
Compared to his previous life where she was lying wan and sallow on the bed, eyes dim and spiritless, seeing the present Mother Wei’s clear eyes overflowing with happiness and with a sweet smile on her face, Wei Han felt a kind of sweetness well up from the bottom of his heart.
So, no matter how horrid Qi Zhifan was, he would endure his temper and continue living with him in order to not destroy the warmth and harmony of this family, but also for his mother’s happiness.
At this moment, not only was Wei Han filled with many emotions, but even Qi Zhifan couldn’t help but feel a bit moved.
He had thought that when his stepmother brought his new older brother to their house, that he would be very resistant. However, the truth was that it wasn’t the case. Somehow, he couldn’t refuse Mother Wei’s smile, the warmth in her smile always reminding him of his own mother, and had a hint of those cherished memories.
What’s more, because of the demands of his dad’s police work, he was with his family less and away more, and could be in a life-threatening situation at any time. This woman didn’t mind, and many times just lightly laughed, being even more understanding and tolerant.
Looking at the edge of Qi Hao’s lips slightly curved up, Qi Zhifan didn’t feel like arguing about it anymore. Forget it, let that woman stay with his family’s old man.
Coming behind Wei Han and seeing he was still staring stupidly, Qi Zhifan pulled the corner of his mouth, “Hey, how long do you want to be a light bulb? We should go.” (T/N: a third wheel)
“Oh...oh, oh,” Wei Han distractedly nodded. Seeing Qi Zhifan turned and walked away, he also hurried to follow up. freewebnovel.(c)om
In order to let Dad Qi and Mother Wei show their affections as much as they liked, the two sons walked away from the fishing area.
After finding Qi Hao’s car, Qi Zhifan directly opened the rear door, and then threw the car key in his hand to Wei Han. He lightly said, “Take it. You drive.”
Finished speaking, he entered the car first to sit and didn’t give Wei Han the slightest chance to refuse. His appearance was like a young master waiting to be served.
Wei Han was really speechless. Forced to become young master Qi’s chauffeur: “Where are we going?”
“Wherever. You drive slowly to see the scenery also works.”
“......” Chauffeur Wei Han, a bit resentful, started the car. For the time being, he didn’t think of anywhere good to go, so only went deeper into the forest.
Sitting in the backseat, Qi Zhifan took out his mobile phone and wanted to go online to see the ups and downs of his stocks. In the end, the car went out too far and there was no signal. Then he looked at some puzzle games on his mobile phone, but he also cleared the games early on. Bored, Qi Zhifan laid down and decided to rest for awhile.
Wei Han looked in the rearview mirror. Ah, Qi Zhifan was actually enjoying a nap, but made him drive the car for him without a clear destination, and made him endure a lot of pressure and confusion. Based on what ah!
Wei Han grew even angrier, turned the direction toward the rugged terrain of the ecological natural area, and stepped on the gas pedal, angrily driving forward.
Qi Zhifan in the backseat didn’t have his seat belt fastened, and naturally, he couldn’t sleep peacefully on the bumpy road.
Body thrown up and down, Qi Zhifan felt that his heart and lungs had been bounced out. He narrowed his eyes, “WeiーHanー”
Wei Han was happy inside, but on the surface still pretended to be full of seriousness, “What’s up, good little brother? Also, can you stop yelling at me so emotionally? It’s nauseating.”
“......” Qi Zhifan’s beautiful appearance was full of impassioned anger, “Where is this? Do you know that you’re driving in no man’s land?”
“Oh, this way, I also don’t know where this is. Didn’t you tell me to drive wherever? I’m being very casual and thought about getting us closer to nature.”
“......” Qi Zhifan was angered speechless, and opened the window to get some fresh air.
Suddenly, the wheel hit a big rock with a big impact. Qi Zhifan was caught off guard and wasn’t paying attention. The mobile phone in his hand with a “whoosh” flew out, drawing a long parabolic arc in the air......
“Stop the car!”
Qi Zhifan was furious, and the frightened Wei Han immediately stepped on the brake, resulting in Qi Zhifan’s forehead getting slammed with a “thump”.
Wei Han, “Uh......”
After a long period of deathly stillness, the two people, with one green and one white complexion, got out of the car. Wei Han was ashamed in his heart and he was cringing with a pale face. As for Qi Zhifan, there’s no need to think about it: his forehead had a red lump and the area between his eyebrows was also shrouded in an ashen haze.
Wei Han was the first to gather himself and went past to take a look. It was very tragic. Qi Zhifan’s mobile phone had unerringly fallen into a pile of cow dung, uh, reeking and hot.
Qi Zhifan’s footsteps approached, also coming over. “......”
Wei Han froze on the spot. He only felt the chill behind him, the temperature around him suddenly dropping over ten degrees. He didn’t need to look back. He could also predict that Qi Zhifan’s face must have turned from green to black, the purplish kind of black.
“I...I’m sorry. This...this really was an accident. I also didn’t want this.”
Trembling from the bottom of his heart, Wei Han also knew he’d made a big mistake, and he waited for the speech from the great master Qi. Who knew that he waited for a long time, but Qi Zhifan behind him didn’t speak. His chilly gaze was absolutely enough to drill a hole in Wei Han’s back.
The footsteps sounded again, but gradually got further away. Wei Han, puzzled, looked back and found that Qi Zhifan had already sat in the driver’s seat. He didn’t even gave him one glance, planning to directly go and leave him there.
Wei Han anxiously ran as though with a wind under his feet, and regardless of the consequences, blocked in front of Qi Zhifan’s car. Fortunately, his eyes were sharp and hands swift, or else this heartless little brother would really abandon him to be lost here, cold and dismal, miserable and distressed.
“Qi Zhifan, isn’t it just a cellphone? At worst, wait for me to collect enough money, and I’d compensate you with another one.” Now in the weak position, Wei Han smiled apologetically, “Let me get in the car, okay? This time I’ll obediently be your driver. Guaranteed before dark, we can return to mom and Uncle Qi safe and sound.”
Qi Zhifan disdained to pay heed, turned the key to start the car, and slowly closed the window. Wei Han felt even more panic and hurriedly extended his hand in, “Hey hey, even if we’re not blood-related, but we’ve been together for so long. In any case, I’m still your brother. You can’t abandon your older brother this way. It’s inhuman.”
He was too busy to listen to Wei Han’s babbling when Wei Han’s wrist got caught. Qi Zhifan frowned, and then lowered the window. “Wei Han, you...”
Qi Zhifan’s words were suddenly interrupted because Wei Han took that opportunity to extend his arm and pull out the car key!
Clenching his teeth, he threw it forcefully into the distance...
“If I can’t go, then don’t you think of going!”
“Shit!” Qi Zhifan held his head. Wei Han, this dolt, made his simple headache spread out until he wanted to die.
In the evening, the eco-natural area near the resort, Wei Han and Qi Zhifan, two people just wandered through the the natural scenery of the wheat fields that had been left untouched by human development and over-exploitation.
Anger had clouded his mind before, but now calmed down, Wei Han squatted on the ridge and hugged his head in annoyance. Rambling to himself, he was feeling extremely painful and tangled in his heart.
If they don’t return before dark, mom and Uncle Qi would definitely be worried. It’d be turning dark soon. There were no street lights here, and in the pitch darkness, they’d get lost. How can they drive back then?
The main point was that he didn’t know where he’d thrown the car key! When did his arm become so amazing? Could it be that they’d have to sleep in the wilderness tonight? Still, being together with Qi Zhifan, ai, was the impulse of the devil...
Not feeling like minding the incomparably remorseful Wei Han, Qi Zhifan looked all around. According to the location of where the car was previously, he inferred the direction of where the car key might have fallen. After searching fruitlessly, he locked target on a farmhouse big yard.
“Wei Han, come here.” Then Qi Zhifan led Wei Han and walked over.
When the lost Wei Han saw the large yard, his hope immediately rekindled, and his eyes lit up. “Great, this must be where the farmers live. We can let them take us in for a night.”
But in the next second, Qi Zhifan poured cold water over him. “Don’t be happy too soon. I just tried to knock on the door. No one was there, but there were a lot of dog barking.”
“What can we do?”
“I reckon the key fell behind this wall. You climb in and pick it up for me.”
Qi Zhifan’s finger pointed at Wei Han. Wei Han stared foolishly, and seemingly uncertain, asked, ” Are you sure you want me to go pick it up?”
“Yes,” Qi Zhifan was very sure.
“Then we have an agreement. Don’t you change your mind halfway.” Wei Han grinned and turned his eyes. “The wall is so high, you’ve got to prop me up. Let me step on your shoulders to go up.”
“......”
Qi Zhifan deeply felt that being together with Wei Han’s foolishness for a long time, his IQ would be severely pulled down.
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