Chapter 92: Amnesia

Song Si Lan, half-leaning against the door frame, said nothing, but Yu Wu instantly realized what Liang Shi Ning was trying to do.

He was already the type who loved a good show, and now he was happy to help the two reconcile — and stir things up a little while he was at it.

Yu Wu's gaze swept around the two of them, and he clicked his tongue twice with a laugh.

"Didn't expect this, Teacher Xiao Huai — you're actually the irresponsible type." Yu Wu opened his mouth with a grin, joking.

Ying Huai gave him a complicated look, momentarily at a loss for words.

"Teacher Xiao Huai, aren't you going to have a proper talk with Teacher Liang?"

Seeing things were going well, Yu Wu couldn't help but loosen up a bit more, not noticing that Song Si Lan beside him was slowly cooling in expression.

"Teacher Xiao Huai really can't be fickle, or I'll be very sad.........."

"Would it make you remember your past?"

Yu Wu hadn't finished speaking when he suddenly heard Song Si Lan beside him speak out of nowhere.

Yu Wu froze, and Ying Huai also raised his head in some surprise.

Yu Wu instantly realized he'd said the wrong thing.

He turned around in a panic: "No, Si Lan, I was just joking, how could Teacher Xiao Huai and I be that kind of people........"

Song Si Lan didn't pay him any attention at all, instead turning to look at the two people in front of him.

"I'll give you five minutes, then I'll come back. Is that alright?"

Before Ying Huai could react, Liang Shi Ning beside him nodded first.

Song Si Lan also gave a slight nod. He didn't spare Yu Wu beside him a single glance, turned, and walked straight out.

Yu Wu beside him was now completely regretful.

His expression, rarely, carried an undisguisable panic. He hurriedly turned around to follow: "Si Lan, that's not what I meant, I was just joking, it's my fault........"

"That's not what you meant, so you hadn't thought about what happened in the past at all, had you?"

Song Si Lan let out a cold laugh.

"Right, Ying Huai and the others were just joking — but you really did it, didn't you?"

Yu Wu opened his mouth soundlessly.

Song Si Lan looked at him deeply: "When you said those things, you really hadn't thought of the past in your subconscious?"

Yu Wu was truly completely panicked now.

For a moment he didn't know what to say, and could only follow in a panic: "Si Lan, wait for me, I really didn't mean to say that.........."

What answered him was the door, slammed ruthlessly right in his face.

·

The room fell quiet for a moment. Ying Huai sat on the bed, looking at Liang Shi Ning with some hesitation.

"You said I did something before.........."

"Shifu got heatstroke this morning and then had a fever, kept saying he was cold. I was planning to hold you until you fell asleep and then leave, but you kept holding onto me and wouldn't let go........" Liang Shi Ning spoke softly.

The tips of Ying Huai's ears flushed uncontrollably.

His memory was hazy, and even listening to Liang Shi Ning's words, he still couldn't recall anything.

He had never been drunk before, so he had no idea that when people got drunk..........they could black out.

Ying Huai's expression turned suspicious: "You're not lying to me, are you, Liang Shi Ning? I was just sick, how could I not remember so many things?"

Liang Shi Ning looked up at him: "Shifu is allergic to the alcohol in Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, and got drunk."

Ying Huai froze.

Liang Shi Ning watched his expression, then continued in a low voice: "Shifu also said you weren't angry with me anymore — you don't remember that either, do you?"

Ying Huai really..........didn't remember.

The tips of his ears flushed again, and he spoke through gritted teeth: "I don't remember..........or what if I do? I wasn't in my right mind, you were fishing for words from me.........."

Liang Shi Ning sat on the edge of the bed without speaking.

His eyes were lowered, his expression vaguely carrying an imperceptible loss.

The words on the tip of Ying Huai's tongue paused.

He hesitated, then finally spoke: "You said I wasn't angry anymore — what did I say?"

"It's my fault, I shouldn't have deceived Shifu."

Liang Shi Ning immediately spoke: "It's because I didn't take good care of Shifu. Shifu never needs to feel..........sorry toward me."

Ying Huai froze.

This was indeed the reason he had been angry at first. It seemed he really had..........blacked out this morning.

Ying Huai's expression gradually softened. After a few seconds, he finally turned his eyes away and spoke vaguely: "..........You said I'm not angry anymore, then I'm not angry anymore."

Liang Shi Ning let out a silent breath.

Watching Ying Huai's reaction just now, he knew that this time Ying Huai had..........truly turned the page on this matter.

Yesterday he had indeed taken advantage of Ying Huai's not being in his right mind to pester and fish for words from him, anxious all afternoon, and now his heart had finally settled.

Liang Shi Ning couldn't help but curve his lips, but the next second, meeting Ying Huai's gaze, he subconsciously and quickly schooled his expression.

Ying Huai couldn't see very clearly, only vaguely catching the flash of a smile that vanished on Liang Shi Ning's face.

He hesitated for a moment, then suddenly sat up slightly straighter.

Liang Shi Ning's mind was relaxed at this moment, and he didn't pay particular attention to Ying Huai's movements.

From his peripheral vision, he caught that Ying Huai seemed to have knelt up.

Liang Shi Ning only thought he was going to grab something, and subconsciously reached out to support him.

The next second, he suddenly felt a pair of slightly cool hands wrap around his neck.

Liang Shi Ning was pulled into a full embrace.

Liang Shi Ning was startled.

He finally came back to himself, and without thinking too much, hurriedly turned his head: "What's wrong, Shifu?"

"Forgetting what happened this morning was an accident..........don't be sad, alright?"

Ying Huai pressed close to his ear and spoke softly.

Liang Shi Ning froze.

He instinctively opened his mouth: "I'm not.........."

He hadn't finished speaking when he suddenly thought of something, and his voice caught.

Immediately after, Ying Huai heard Liang Shi Ning's tone soften slightly.

"Then if I'm sad, what would Shifu do?"

Ying Huai froze.

He turned his eyes and met Liang Shi Ning's slightly lowered gaze.

"Could Shifu..........comfort me like this morning?"

Ying Huai's mind was a little chaotic.

He didn't remember what he had done this morning, but he vaguely felt some fragments surfacing in his mind.

Ying Huai fell silent for a moment. Liang Shi Ning had only been teasing, but seeing Ying Huai's expression now, he couldn't help but feel his heart ache again.

"It's fine, I was just joking, I'm not sad, Shifu doesn't need to......."

He hadn't finished speaking when he suddenly felt the hands around his neck tighten slightly.

Warm breath sprayed against the side of his neck, and Liang Shi Ning felt Ying Huai let out a soft breath, as if he had made some resolution.

The next second, Liang Shi Ning felt his earlobe go slightly soft.

Liang Shi Ning's whole body trembled suddenly, a flash of disbelief crossing his eyes.

Ying Huai was clearly not practiced at this.

He fumbled a little, using his lips to find the softest part of his earlobe, and first kissed it lightly.

Then, his lips parted slightly, clumsily opening, and he used the warm wall of his lips to take Liang Shi Ning's entire earlobe into his mouth.

The hand Liang Shi Ning had loosely around him suddenly tightened.

——He suddenly felt.......it was actually quite nice that Ying Huai didn't remember what had happened this morning.

Ying Huai had only just woken up after all, and his body was still a little weak. After kneeling for a while, his body began to sway unsteadily.

His body unconsciously slid down against Liang Shi Ning little by little. The next second, he suddenly felt the person in front of him reach out and lightly hook his waist.

Ying Huai's body swayed for a moment, and he fell into his arms with neither too light nor too heavy a weight.

Both of them let out a muffled groan at the same time.

Liang Shi Ning came back to himself first, quickly steadying his breathing, and slightly turned his head.

As expected, Ying Huai's peach-blossom eyes had already become veiled with a layer of mist.

Ying Huai was almost a blank sheet when it came to matters of intimacy.

Liang Shi Ning had been a little surprised when he first discovered this.

But soon, Liang Shi Ning found that this contrast made him even more intoxicated.

Ying Huai had no experience, was extraordinarily sensitive to everything, and often, before anything had even been done, the corners of his eyes would already be red and his voice would catch with a sob.

He didn't know how to take the initiative, but fortunately, Liang Shi Ning would guide him with the utmost gentleness.

But at this moment, Liang Shi Ning's eyes flickered, and he only held the other's waist, with no other reaction.

Ying Huai caught his breath, looked at Liang Shi Ning's reaction, hesitated slightly, and finally turned his head again.

He clearly hadn't done anything yet, but just thinking about it, his breathing had already quickened first.

Ying Huai gritted his teeth, finally slowly extending the tip of his tongue a fraction.

He was too nervous to notice Liang Shi Ning's inexplicably tense body.

He extended his tongue, carefully touching Liang Shi Ning's burning-hot earlobe, then slightly turned his head and gently grazed it with his teeth.

Unconscious teasing was the most lethal—the stimulation from this was too much.

Liang Shi Ning's entire body suddenly tensed.

He couldn't help but let out a suppressed low hum, then the arm holding the person suddenly tightened.

Ying Huai's center of gravity shifted for an instant, and he suddenly fell forward, his head bumping directly into Liang Shi Ning's chest.

His heartbeat was already racing from nervousness, and this bump made him even dizzier.

He lost all his strength, couldn't help but let out a soft 'hm,' and leaned against Liang Shi Ning's chest petulantly without moving.

The next second, he suddenly felt his chin being slightly lifted by Liang Shi Ning.

Immediately after, a scalding, strangely aggressive kiss landed on his lips.

Ying Huai's eyes suddenly widened.

He instinctively tried to dodge backward, but the back of his head was held firmly—not lightly, not heavily—by Liang Shi Ning's palm, unable to retreat even a fraction.

Ying Huai was being kissed until he gradually couldn't catch his breath.

Fine, dense white spots appeared before his eyes. He couldn't remember when his originally resisting hands had changed to gripping tightly, his body went limp and fell forward, his entire person nearly embedded in Liang Shi Ning's embrace.

After an unknown amount of time, Ying Huai finally felt Liang Shi Ning slowly straighten up.

A wave of inexplicable loss passed through Ying Huai's heart.

He instinctively reached out to grab, but the next second realized something and abruptly withdrew his hand.

Liang Shi Ning said nothing. His fingers kneaded the back of the person in his arms' neck with measured pressure, then leaned slightly to the side and took something from the bedside table.

Ying Huai didn't notice Liang Shi Ning's action.

He lowered his eyes, his forehead pressed against Liang Shi Ning's chest, rapidly steadying his breathing.

The next second, he heard Liang Shi Ning's low laughter.

Liang Shi Ning's chest vibrated with his laughter, shaking Ying Huai even dizzier.

He caught his breath, finally gathering enough strength to sit up straight.

"What are you laughing at.........."

Ying Huai breathed in small gasps, speaking softly: "This should be enough, right? Consider it an apology, don't be upset........"

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly saw Liang Shi Ning gently set his phone down beside him.

Ying Huai instantly realized something was wrong.

"What are you doing, Liang Shi Ning?" Ying Huai raised his head suspiciously.

"Nothing." Liang Shi Ning said softly.

"Just letting Dr. Song know that five minutes... probably isn't enough."

Ying Huai: ?

He instantly became alert, sat up straight and tried to get off the bed, but suddenly felt a strong force at his waist.

Liang Shi Ning knew all his sensitive spots too well. Before Ying Huai could say anything, his waist went weak and his entire body fell backward.

"You........."

"Dr. Song also told me that your current physical condition is okay, that you can sustain some....... exercise."

Liang Shi Ning held the person, casually brushing aside the stray hairs on Ying Huai's forehead.

"Didn't Shifu forget what happened this morning?"

Liang Shi Ning slowly laid the person down on the bed, a barely perceptible smile entering his voice.

"I'll help Shifu....... recall it."

Ying Huai couldn't say a single word.

After an unknown amount of time, a suppressed muffled groan came from the room.

Immediately after, Ying Huai's hand resting on the bedside suddenly tightened.

The thin bedsheet was crumpled by his grip, then after a few seconds, suddenly went limp and loosened.

·

The Director, worried about his health and seeing that he hadn't come out for a long time, simply moved the afternoon recording to the evening.

Ying Huai had basically no awareness of time passing.

He only vaguely remembered Liang Shi Ning seeming to tell him about the recording being postponed, but that sentence only flickered through his mind for an instant.

His hazy consciousness seemed to clear for an instant, then was immediately swept up again in towering waves.

Fine jade was shattered, becoming floating pink mist, drowning in the light.

When Ying Huai regained consciousness, it was a touch of warmth on his lips that woke him.

He frowned, instinctively turning his head and mumbling: "......let me sleep a little longer."

The person beside him paused, then a soft laugh came.

Ying Huai instantly became a little more awake.

He suddenly opened his eyes and warily shrank back.

"No, no more."

The moment his words fell, he saw the smile at Liang Shi Ning's lips widen further.

"No more?"

He helped the person up and gently kissed the corner of Ying Huai's lips.

"Then at the very end just now, who was it that kept holding onto my sleeve and wouldn't let go?"

Ying Huai: ........

He felt the temperature of Liang Shi Ning's palm seem to heat up again, deliberately or not grazing his cheek.

Ying Huai's breathing unconsciously quickened again.

His eyes went unfocused for a moment, he instinctively turned his head to nuzzle Liang Shi Ning's warm, dry palm, but the next second forcibly came back to himself.

"No!"

Ying Huai gritted his teeth, suddenly raising his head: "No, Liang Shi Ning, I still have to....... later."

Before he finished speaking, he heard Liang Shi Ning laugh deeply.

"I know, don't worry, no more teasing."

As he spoke, he sat on the edge of the bed, helped the person up and draped a jacket over him.

"You're awake now, rest a bit and then it's time to record."

Ying Huai's expression was somewhat dazed.

He belatedly realized that Liang Shi Ning had just been teasing him, and his face instantly reddened.

"You......."

Liang Shi Ning's expression unchanged as he picked the person up, but suddenly Ying Huai turned his head and bit directly onto his shoulder.

Liang Shi Ning softly hissed, but when he spoke he obediently admitted fault: "It was my fault, Shifu."

"You were wrong? What were you wrong about?" Ying Huai turned his head and gave a cold laugh.

Liang Shi Ning carried the person into the bathroom, speaking softly: "I shouldn't have teased you just now, and before that I shouldn't have continued three times when you said stop......."

Ying Huai: ???

He instantly went to cover Liang Shi Ning's mouth: "Shut up......."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly heard a light cough from the doorway.

Ying Huai abruptly withdrew his hand.

He wasn't wearing his Glasses, and could only vaguely see a figure leaning against the doorway, looking at the two of them.

Ying Huai frowned.

He quickly grabbed his Glasses from the side and put them on, coming face to face with Song Si Lan's meaningful gaze.

"It seems....... the two of you slept quite well."

Song Si Lan said, looking up and down at the person being held in Liang Shi Ning's arms.

"Especially Teacher Ying....... it seems his stamina has recovered quite well."

Ying Huai: .......

He turned his head expressionlessly: "Thank you for your concern, Dr. Song....... Where's Dr. Yu?"

The smile at Song Si Lan's lips instantly vanished.

After a few seconds, he gave a light snort: "He's dead."

Ying Huai: ?

Although he knew Song Si Lan was joking, he still couldn't help but say: "You should know that both murder and disposing of a body are illegal, Dr. Song......."

"I know, I didn't ask you to help."

Song Si Lan glanced at him.

He clearly didn't want to continue talking about Yu Wu, and quickly changed the subject: "Alright, I just came to call you, and to check on Ying Huai's condition while I'm at it."

Song Si Lan said, turning to glance at the messy bed: "—Obviously Teacher Ying's condition is quite good."

Ying Huai: ?

"The Director says recording is about to start, you two should hurry down."

Song Si Lan unhurriedly turned around, then suddenly thought of something and turned back.

"Right, let me remind you—don't overindulge."

Song Si Lan looked at Ying Huai and spoke unhurriedly: "If you pass out on the bed in the middle of the night, I'm not coming over to treat you."

Ying Huai: .......?

The tips of his ears burned uncontrollably: "You....."

Song Si Lan, having avenged his earlier remark, curved his lips in satisfaction and walked out without the slightest hesitation.

Liang Shi Ning beside him coughed lightly to hide his smile. Ying Huai took a deep breath and immediately tried to climb down from his arms.

"Put me down."

Liang Shi Ning didn't want to let go: "Shifu was letting me hold you just now, so why now........"

Ying Huai bristled the moment he heard the word 'just now.'

"Don't bring up just now!"

During their earlier intimacy, Liang Shi Ning had kept chattering away, telling him what had happened that morning.

Ying Huai now not only remembered what he'd said while 'drunk,' but also what he'd... done to Liang Shi Ning.

The tips of Ying Huai's ears were completely red.

He broke free of Liang Shi Ning's arms and walked toward the door, but after only a couple of steps, his body suddenly stiffened.

Liang Shi Ning, following behind, hurried forward in confusion.

"What's wrong, Shifu?"

Ying Huai said nothing.

He stood stiffly in place for a few seconds, then finally gritted his teeth and spoke.

"Help me up..... a little."

He took a deep breath: "My back hurts."

Liang Shi Ning: .......?

·

Ying Huai was ultimately carried downstairs by Liang Shi Ning.

His waist throbbed with an inexpressible, aching soreness, and even sitting in a chair on his own, he couldn't last long.

He gritted his teeth and endured for a while, but after nearly falling off the chair, Liang Shi Ning swept him up without further ado and sat him in his lap.

Fortunately, everyone at the Variety Show recording........ were all familiar faces.

Ying Huai's expressionless gaze landed on the faces of Xin Wan, Lu Jing, and Su Xin before him, swept past Song Si Lan and Yu Wu keeping their distance, and finally settled on Ying Qi, whose expression was as gentle as ever.

He couldn't help but ask: "Why are you here too, Gege?"

Although his mind had been foggy on the way here, he was fairly sure he hadn't seen any of them.

—He must have been sound asleep in the room when they arrived.

Ying Qi didn't hide it either, and said gently: "Of course I had to come. Didn't you know, Xiao Huai, this Variety Show is one I'm sponsoring together with President Lu."

Ying Qi curved his eyes in a smile at him.

Ying Huai: .........?

—Vile capitalists.

Ying Huai thought expressionlessly.

No wonder the Director had been so nice to him before, and hadn't given him trouble even after repeatedly postponing the recording.

—So it turned out he really was the biggest star here.

Ying Qi seemed to read his thoughts and said with a light laugh: "If you want, you can too, Xiao Huai."

He looked up at him: "If you're willing, you can inherit those shares at any time and return to Ying Corporation."

Ying Huai was startled.

He said nothing, as if he hadn't heard, and slightly turned his head away.

Ying Qi seemed to let out a soft sigh.

Xin Wan beside him seemed to want to say something too, but after watching the reactions of the people in front of her, she hesitated and swallowed her words.

The atmosphere in the room chilled for a moment. A flicker of helplessness crossed Ying Qi's face, and he turned to glance at the Director not far away.

The Director coughed lightly and quickly said: "Alright, today's recording officially begins."

"This is a lifestyle live-stream slow Variety Show. There's no particular theme—the first gathering is just for everyone to get to know each other........ ahem, deepen our understanding a little."

The people in front of him all seemed to have their own thoughts, and no one answered.

Only Ying Qi listened attentively and played along with a smile: "So how do we get to know each other?"

The Director immediately relaxed and hurried to speak.

"Very simple—we'll do it through a little you-ask-I-answer game."

"There are eight of us here. I have an eight-sided die. Each person picks a number, and we take turns rolling. Whoever's number comes up gets to ask a question to the person whose number it is."

The Director said cheerfully.

"You can come up with your own questions or take them from the comments. Everyone gets a chance to ask or be asked."

It was a casual, relaxed game, and indeed well-suited for breaking the ice.

No one objected. Ying Huai leaned back in Liang Shi Ning's arms, took off his Glasses and pressed his brow, saying nothing.

The Director opened the live stream as he spoke.

The flood of fans instantly pushed the trending to the top of the platform, and unsurprisingly, every comment was about shipping.

[Ahhh, Teacher Liang and Teacher Xiao Huai are really such a perfect match ahhh!]

[They're together right? They're together right? Why haven't they made it official yet!]

[They're already hugging, and you still want proof? And look at how naturally Teacher Liang's hand is resting on Teacher Ying's waist—this is definitely an old married couple!]

[I still have that question........ if they're together, why haven't they announced it?]

[Teacher Liang and Teacher Xiao Huai aren't the type to be active on Weibo. Teacher Liang is naturally cold, and after what happened to Teacher Xiao Huai before........ let alone Weibo, if it were me, I'd have PTSD about all public platforms.]

[Right, and taking a step back, whether Teacher Liang and Teacher Xiao Huai announce it or not is their own choice—why must people keep pressing?]

[Exactly, can't we just seriously enjoy the sugar? Ahhh did any of you see just now—Teacher Xiao Huai seemed uncomfortable sitting so long, frowned and shifted, and Teacher Liang immediately noticed and put his hand right on his waist!]

[Yes yes I saw it too, and Teacher Xiao Huai's satisfied expression, instinctively curling up in Teacher Liang's arms—he really looks like a satisfied little cat.]

[Ahem, why couldn't it be that kind of satisfied (ducks under a pot lid).]

[Swear Brother: ???! Don't talk nonsense!]

All the comments' attention was on Ying Huai, and in the very first round, Ying Qi rolled the die—and by coincidence, it landed on Ying Huai.

Ying Qi was startled for a moment, then suddenly broke into a smile.

Ying Huai raised an eyebrow, but slowly sat up straighter in Liang Shi Ning's arms.

"Gege rolling my number is a bit boring, isn't it."

Ying Huai said with a smile: "Gege knows me so well—anything you wanted to know, you've asked anytime. Is there anything you still want to ask me?"

Ying Huai was telling the truth.

He'd grown up with Ying Qi, and aside from special circumstances, Ying Huai would tell Ying Qi anything he wanted to know.

The reverse was equally true.

Ying Qi laughed helplessly.

He looked at Ying Huai and said gently: "I actually........ do have a question for you, Xiao Huai."

Ying Huai was startled.

He didn't press further, but raised his head with a smile. "Alright."

"Don't worry—with Gege, I'll hold nothing back."

Ying Qi curved his lips.

He said nothing, thinking instead of his conversation with Liang Shi Ning before recording began.

·

Half an hour before recording.

"Speak, Xiao Ning."

Ying Qi looked up, gazing gently at Liang Shi Ning.

"You planned this Variety Show, gathered all of us together, and kept Xiao Huai out of it—what exactly are you trying to do?"

Liang Shi Ning raised his eyes.

His gaze swept across the people in front of him one by one, finally settling on Yu Wu, who was leaning against Song Si Lan.

Yu Wu felt his gaze, paused, then suddenly seemed to realize something—a flash of understanding and teasing crossed his face.

Liang Shi Ning immediately looked away.

He was quiet for a few seconds, then said softly: "I want to ask everyone....... to do me a favor."

He said something quietly, and Ying Qi froze, a flash of delight and surprise crossing his face.

·

Now, hearing Ying Huai's call, Ying Qi suddenly came back to himself.

Ying Qi looked at Ying Huai and spoke softly.

"I want to ask Xiao Huai—"

"What was your first impression of Xiao Ning?"