I’m Keeping the Overbearing CEO After He Went Bankrupt [Rebirth] 23

Chapter 23: Qingbao’s Favorite Concubine

After applying the medicine to his entire hand, Chu Qing discovered a truly difficult problem.

He was basically handless!

So next, when Chu Qing wanted to make his bed, he couldn’t.

“I’ll help you,” Huo Li said, stepping forward with a grin to make the bed for Chu Qing. After he was done, he lay down in the bed and refused to leave. “Bed-making service and bed-warming service come as a set.”

“…”

When Chu Qing wanted to take his medicine, he couldn’t.

“I’ll feed you,” Huo Li said, feeding Chu Qing a sip of water, then holding the pill up to his mouth. “Be good, open up. Ahh—”

Chu Qing glanced at the bathroom, wanting to… use the toilet.

Huo Li: “I…”

Chu Qing, with a blank expression, interrupted with exceptional calm, “I don’t want to.”

“No, you do.”

“No, I don’t.”

“Tsk…”

Huo Li felt it was a pity.

“Mr. Huo…” As soon as Chu Qing opened his mouth, Huo Li frowned. “Am I that old?”

“?”

“Calling me ‘Mr., Mr.’ all day long, you’re making me old. Call me ‘brother’,” Huo Li said, raising an eyebrow. “Be good. Come on, call me ‘brother’ just once, and I’ll get down.”

“…”

“Really, I’m not lying to you.”

“…”

“Alright,” Huo Li sighed. “What happened to the trust we were supposed to have?”

“It’s gone,” Chu Qing muttered. “You’re always tricking me.”

“Alright, alright, it’s my fault,” Huo Li said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

“Come on, let’s sleep. Go to bed early. We have to get ready to leave tomorrow,” Huo Li said, patting the empty space on the bed beside him.

The production team was heading to the mountains tomorrow. The theme of this show—Sing It Beautiful—was “beauty.” This beauty wasn’t just about appearance and stage presence, but also the beauty and richness of the soul. Therefore, they would go to a primary school in the mountains to interact with the children, do charity work, and so on, doing good deeds while competing.

“Mmm.” Chu Qing glanced at Huo Li and lowered his head, a little flustered.

Why isn’t Huo Li leaving yet…

“I’ll sleep with you,” Huo Li said with a grin. “It’s a rare occasion that they’re having a celebration banquet and drinking. I’m sure An Yize will be passed out drunk somewhere tonight.”

Seeing that Chu Qing still hadn’t moved, Huo Li beckoned to him, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. “Be good, come over. It’s not like I’m going to do anything to you.”

“…” Chu Qing had already lost his trust in Huo Li. They were no longer each other’s little darlings. : )

“I swear, really,” Huo Li said, raising his hand. “I swear I will absolutely not do anything to you. If I break this promise, may I be punished to be so head-over-heels for Qingbao for the rest of my life that I can never recover.”

“…”

With a red face, Chu Qing said, “Please don’t talk…”

“Alright.” Huo Li obediently lay down, flat and still, his legs straight, his hands even folded in front of him. He looked at Chu Qing with a smile, like a young concubine who had just been brought to the emperor’s chambers, shyly waiting for the “big pig’s trotter” to favor him.

[T.N:“Big pig’s trotter” : This is a very popular internet slang term used by women to complain about men, especially those who are fickle, unromantic, or clueless about women’s feelings. It can be used affectionately or complainingly, similar to calling a man a “scumbag,” “jerk,” or “fool” in a playful context. ]

Chu Qing looked at the overly obedient big man in front of him. His head hurt, and his eyes hurt too.

So Chu Qing changed the subject. “I’m not sleepy yet… it’s still early.”

Chu Qing used the tip of his free index finger to scroll through his phone.

Huh…?

There was a new development regarding Li Tian. The entire internet was now cursing Li Tian for faking it, but at this moment, a post appeared out of nowhere, giving the matter another twist.

@MoWen: I can’t stand it anymore. I’m on duty at the hospital. You know what I mean, right?
[Image]

The image was of Li Tian’s depression medical record.

XXX: The medical record is out!! What more do you want, what more do you want?! Are you trying to force our Tian Tian to his death!!

XXX: I’m going crazy!! Tian Tian is so cute and kind, why does he have to suffer like this

Then, Li Tian also posted three pictures. There was nothing in them, just blackness. Three all-black pictures, seemingly to hint at his current mood, which made his fans even more heartbroken and crazed.

Looking at the medical record, Chu Qing also found it strange.

Huo Li looked up from his documents. “What’s wrong?”

Chu Qing pointed to his phone screen.

Huo Li took the phone and looked at it for a moment, frowning slightly. “Who knows if this medical record is real or fake.”

“Ah…” Chu Qing shook his head, not paying much attention to it, and continued to scroll through other news.

Huo Li paused, then sent a message to his assistant on WeChat.

Huo Li: Contact Director Fang.

The assistant replied quickly: CEO Huo is sick?!

Huo Li: Not really. Have him check the authenticity of this medical record. I see the stamp below is from their hospital.

Assistant: ok!

Huo Li sneered.

If it’s fake, then it’ll be even more interesting.

Digging his own grave, Huo Li thought. Is this Li Tian stupid or foolish?

The two of them did their own thing until it was time for Chu Qing to sleep.

“Mr. Huo…”

Chu Qing said pleadingly, “Can you get up first…”

Huo Li, with his naturally cold and stern features, said, “Sponsor Daddy, how long has it been since you’ve favored me? Now you’re even disgusted to share a bed with me. You must have someone else outside.”

“I don’t…” Chu Qing said. “You’ve been with me these past few days.”

“Who knows? Aren’t An Yize and Jiao Changxu clinging to you every day, you little vixen.”

“…”

Chu Qing had no choice but to carefully climb into the bed, then carefully lie down, his body very stiff.

“Silly Qingbao,” Huo Li said, looking at the small figure lying next to him, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Huo Li did keep his promise and didn’t cross the line. After lying there for a while, he fell asleep.

Chu Qing looked at the man beside him and let out a sigh of relief, but he couldn’t fall asleep for a long time.

He had insomnia again…

Insomnia was accompanied by an increasingly heavy mood.

At night, especially late at night, all the events of the day would fight chaotically in his mind, and anxiety and a sense of loss would emerge for no reason.

Chu Qing subconsciously reached for his Rubik’s Cube.

“Be good,” Huo Li said, taking Chu Qing’s hand in a low voice. “Your hand has medicine on it. Don’t play with the cube.”

“You’re not asleep yet?” Chu Qing was a little surprised.

“Neither are you,” Huo Li said, and simply reached out to pull Chu Qing into his arms, his hand gently stroking the back of his head. “Shh… don’t be afraid.”

Chu Qing rested his head on Huo Li’s arm, his eyes facing Huo Li’s broad chest.

“Mr. Huo… you sleep first.”

“Mmm.”

Chu Qing was encircled in Huo Li’s arms, his nose filled with the man’s scent.

He paused, then looked up at Huo Li.

Huo Li’s eyes were closed. Even in sleep, the sharpness of his features was not diminished in the slightest. He was still that great CEO Huo.

He’s clearly bankrupt, Chu Qing thought, so how is Huo Li still so… amazing?

“Is brother that good-looking?” Huo Li opened his eyes, his gaze meeting Chu Qing’s.

“N-No…” Chu Qing immediately lowered his head.

“Not good-looking?”

“Good-looking…”

“Mmm.”

Lying in the crook of Huo Li’s arm, with Huo Li’s hand gently rubbing the top of his head, Chu Qing slowly drifted off to sleep.

Faster than usual.

The next day, the production team set off for the mountains.

A homestay and a studio had already been prepared in the mountains. The contestants and staff took a few buses, chatting and laughing along the way, except for Chu Qing, who wore headphones and slept next to Huo Li. But everyone was used to it.

Other staff members had arrived in advance to prepare the stage and venue and had invited the local children.

As soon as they arrived, the contestants’ first task was a casual performance. This performance was not scored; it was just for the contestants to draw some songs and then sing them on stage, so everyone was relatively relaxed.

“Wow… we’re finally not creating and recording in a closed space anymore.” After entering the filming area, Huo Li could no longer be on camera. An Yize immediately walked over to Chu Qing’s side, intending to take care of him.

“Mmm,” Chu Qing nodded.

This was a mountainside, a green and shady place. Even the homestay was in the middle of a forest, and the air was much fresher.

“Let’s go, let’s go to the backstage to prepare.”

Huo Li watched Chu Qing’s retreating back. He had originally wanted to go with the cameraman, but his eyes caught a glimpse of Li Tian acting a little unusual, so he quietly followed him.

Because Chu Qing was around, Huo Li was always very aware of his surroundings. He was also more perceptive than an ordinary person and immediately noticed that Li Tian was being sneaky.

Li Tian had used the excuse of going to the toilet to refuse the camera following him, but instead, he went around to the temporary tent.

The temporary tent was filled with supplies and the contestants’ luggage. Huo Li stood outside the tent and saw Li Tian pick up a cup of coffee from the table.

The contestants’ drinks and bento boxes were all labeled with names. Li Tian had picked up Chu Qing’s.

He opened the lid, took a small packet out of his pocket, and then… poured the powder from the packet inside.

Huo Li raised an eyebrow slightly.

Yo, up to no good.

What nerve.

Huo Li smiled. After Li Tian left, he went over and switched Li Tian’s and Chu Qing’s name labels.

He didn’t know what kind of drug Li Tian had used, but in any case… he could experience it himself.