CHAPTER 112:

THEIR
FOUNDATION
MARCH 13, 2016

Note: This chapter takes place after Jiang Yuan (Bai Luo
Yins mom) goes to their place and Gu Hai/Bai Luo Yin
had already changed the lock. On a side note, at that
time when the mom was there and they showered
together, something happened. I might translate that
scene :P.
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Book One: Throbbing Youth*
Chapter 112: Their Foundation
Early morning at 5:00am, Gu Hai was awoken by
the sound of a cellphone alarm going off, his eyes
squinted toward the windows; it was rare to see stars
one cant tell that its already morning. Fuck! Whos
the idiot** that set the alarm this early? After
squinting around for a few more seconds, Gu Hais once
again opened his eyes, he realized that he was that
idiot.
His lower eyelids felt heavy, one second it was
open and the next impossible to open. He casually
looked over at Bai Luo Yin peaceful sleeping face.

Finally, Gu Hai forced himself off the bed.

The light in the room was still off and in the
darkness, Bai Luo Yin was aware of someone kissing his
face, it was a gentle movement, faintly enough that he
didnt mind it. The lamp was lit up after he opened his
eyes again. He could see Gu Hai standing beside the
wardrobe looking for clothes.
What time is it? Bai Luo Yin sat up.
Gu Hai threw Bai Luo Yins clothes toward him,
Wear this today, its a bit cold out.
Bai Luo Yin was brushing his teeth and washing his face,
when he smelled a familiar scent and stuck his head out
the bathrooms door. There, he saw Gu Hai standing at
the corner of the kitchen; placing the food that he had
bought earlier, onto a plate and bowl.
The toothbrush in Bai Luo Yins hand paused for a
second, he quietly calculated the distance, from where
is he to Aunt Zous restaurant, the time spent to go
there and come back; judging from that he could
determine what time Gu Hai had woken up.
While eating breakfast, Bai Luo Yin couldnt help
but asked, Why didnt you wait for me to wake up, so
we can go out and eat instead?
Wait for you wake up? Gu Hai snorted. We wont
have time to eat by then.
Then why didnt you wake me up earlier?
You ask me why ah?
Gu Hai took the half bitten egg and shoved it into
Bai Luo Yins mouth.
In the elevator, Gu Hais back was facing Bai Luo
Yin. While waiting for the the elevator to arrive at the
first floor, Gu Hai suddenly turned his head, making an
extremely hideous expression which caught Bai Luo Yin

off guard and scared him.

After Bai Luo Yin gained his composure, he kicked
Gu Hais leg, Can you not be so childish?
Gu Hai smiled and turned toward Bai Luo Yin, fixing
his collar and zipping up his shirt, before they got off
the elevator.
Because it was cold out, the bicycle was also quite
cold so for the sake of exercising, they decided to jog
to school.
All morning, Bai Luo Yin didnt sleep. He didnt
know whether or not the reason was because he had
slept half an hour longer this morning; but Gu Hai
proudly credited himself for this achievement.
During class, Gu Hai always like to stretch out his arms
toward Bai Luo Yins back, sometimes unintentionally, a
feel here and there; carrying no wicked intention, but
simply wanting to know this person exist.
Initially, when Gu Hai touched Bai Luo Yin, Bai Luo
Yin was always aware of it, sometimes he would turn
around and curse him out, but now he doesnt. Even to
the extent that, sometimes when Gu Hai is diligently
paying attention in class, Bai Luo Yin would carelessly
turn around to see whether or not hes okay.
Class dismissed around noon and they bought fast
food to eat at home. Coming out of the elevator, they
were shocked to see that their apartment door was
opened again.
Whats going on? Didnt they secretly change
the lock yesterday? Could it be a thief?
They felt their way into the room; in the end, they
didnt find any dangerous situation, but what made
them fume with rage was that, Jiang Yuans (Bai Luo
Yins mother) shadow emerged from the kitchen.

My babies, youre back, mom already prepared

food, you guys go wash your hands and get ready to
eat.
The vein in Gu Hais forehead rose, he quickly
pulled Bai Luo Yin toward the living room.
Whats going on? Wasnt the lock already
changed? How did she get in here again?
Gu Hai grind his teeth, damn it! She actually
dared to find a locksmith to take apart the lock?
Just when they wanted to go question her, Jiang
Yuan came smiling out of the kitchen.
Thats right, I forgot to tell you guys, the lock was
broken, but I already had it fixed.
After talking she quickly returned to the kitchen,
humming a tune as she brought the food back to the
dining table.
Bai Luo Yin walked toward the front door and
looked at it, the lock looked the same; they worked so
hard to change it yesterday, but today his old lady
easily broke it. The exterior looks good; the only mark
was made yesterday by the screwdriver. One look and
he can tell that no locksmith did this, everything was
done personally by his old lady.
Gu Hai stood to the side, laughing coldly, I finally
understand.
Bai Luo Yin looked up, Understand what?
I understand why your dad whose so honest and
sincere could give birth to a child prodigy like you. And
also how she has proven herself to be your mom and
you her son. Now I know why my dad is so tied up.
Bai Luo Yins eyes sharpen at Gu Hai, quite
unhappy that he was mentioned in the same breath as
Jiang Yuan, yet, he cant deny that many of his good

genes were inherited from her.

Ive decide, from today on, Ill come over
everyday to make food, wash your laundry and clean
the bathroom. I still cant be at ease with a
housekeeper. I dont really do much all day so it would
be better to be here to help you guys out.
Bai Luo Yin and Gu Hais face took on a ghastly
expression.
Jiang Yuan added, Of course I wont stay too long;
Ill only stop by at noon and night time.
Gu Hais face darkened. How disgusting to
come
Jiang Yuan pushed the food toward Bai Luo Yin and
Gu Hai.
Quick eat.
Bai Luo Yins chopsticks does not move as he looks
at Jiang Yuan expressionless eyes.
Afterwards, can you not come and bother us
anymore? said Bai Luo Yin.
Gu Hai wanted to say those words earlier but
didnt because she was Bai Luo Yins mom, now it was
too late to say anything.
Jiang Yuan lips became white, even her lip gloss
were unable to conceal it.
Luo Yin, mom misses you. If mom doesnt see you
for one day, my heart
You dont miss me. Bai Luo Yin interrupted, You
just want to take advantage of the situation.
Jiang Yuans eyes tear up.
When I lived at home, you never showed your
face. Didnt you live well then?
Thats because someone was there to take care of
you, now

Now I will take care of him. Gu Hai

interrupted. Didnt you always believe in the western
education system? Well, were already 17 years old,
enough to be independent. If youre afraid hell be
troubled, right now, I can guarantee you, I will wash his
laundry and make his food. When hes in pain or tired, I
know it all. As long as you can guarantee that you wont
step through this door again, we will definitely live well.
But if you insist on coming to bother our lives again,
then, I cant guarantee, if you will see us tomorrow.
Gu Hais voice was not loud yet it was powerful,
every word could break the ground.
From then on, for a long while, Jiang Yuan really
didnt come. Occasionally she would send someone
over to bring them things, such as, clothes, quilts which
they didnt use so it was all thrown into a room and
piled up.
Bai Luo Yin really lived there. [with Gu Hai]
Furthermore, once he started living here, two
weeks quickly passed by. Besides going home on
Saturday and Sunday, the rest of his time was spent
here.
Their lives together had a regular routine, Gu Hai would
wake up half an hour before Bai Luo Yin, buy breakfast
and wait for Bai Luo Yin to wake up so they can eat
together. Bai Luo Yin felt sorry about this so he talked it
over with Gu Hai, that they should take turns, but Gu
Hai immediately refused. The reason was that he could
drive and Bai Luo Yin couldnt, thus, everyday at noon,
if they were free, Bai Luo Yin would let Gu Hai teach him
how to drive. Afterward, they would go home by
nightfall to eat, rest for a bit and if given the time, go
exercise, the gym, or the basketball court. They would

play until they were soaked in sweat before going

back
After returning home and taking a hot shower or bath,
the remaining time was spent idling around.
The two never quarreled, rather it was exceptionally
peaceful. The reason was probably because there was
nothing to argue about. When the room was messy,
they both ignored it; the bathroom items disarrayed
was also not a problem, they would use whatever they
saw. They also never argued over which television
station to watch, because their preferences were more
or less, the same
Of course, the biggest problem was about food.
Gu Hai promised that he would make food for Bai Luo
Yin, he was indeed, true to his words. Bai Luo Yins best
comment toward Gu Hais cooking skill is that, Wont
die of poison. Its true, if he shut his eyes and pinched
his nose, its edible. Of course, Gu Hai was good at
making certain dishes, that is, boiled eggs, everyday he
would boil some; every time it was cooked well, Bai Luo
Yin would give him a praise or two.
So, every weekend when they went back home, Aunt
Zou would be at a loss for words when Gu Hai and Bai
Luo threw themselves at the dining table. In one breath,
they would eat several people worth of food and even
more so, they would whine about not being full yet.
That afternoon, Aunt Zou gave them a large amount of
food and instructed them to place it in the refrigerator;
it was one weeks worth of food. When she had some
free time, without hesitation, Aunt Zou would bring over
food for them.
When it came to washing the dirty laundry, Gu Hai was
always responsible and diligent about it.

His own clothes, he tossed into the washing machine,

but Bai Luo Yins clothes, he would hand washed them.
Bai Luo Yin had urged him to just throw them into the
machine too, but Gu Hai insisted on hand washing
them; he was rather selective. Afterwards, Bai Luo Yin
discovered, in reality, Gu Hai only hand washed one
item, and that was, Bai Luo Yins underpants.
Every night, Gu Hai would stand at the bathrooms sink
and scrub, scrub, scrub.
Bai Luo Yin finally understood how Gu Hai could easily
run several miles; washing clothes left him flushed and
gasping for air.