After Transmigrating into a Book, I Turned the Straight Bigshot Gay (BL) - Chapter 24

Xie Yunshen noticed it instantly. Yan Shiqi’s eyelashes weren’t exceptionally long, but the moonlight cast long shadows that fell across his lower eyelids, flickering in and out of view with the dim glow of the passing streetlights.

“Your eyelashes look like spiders trying to escape,” he remarked with total seriousness.

“…Thank you.” Yan Shiqi chose to take it as a compliment.

The driver let out a snicker from the front.

Xie Yunshen turned to look at the moonlight outside. Before transmigrating, he had occasionally skimmed through romance novels; at that moment, he suddenly remembered a line he’d read somewhere: A lingering gaze is the prelude to a kiss.

But shouldn’t that rule only apply to male and female leads?

The sedan gradually entered the bustling city center. There were traffic police checking vehicles at the intersection ahead. It was nearly dawn, and a dozen officers were checking cars one by one—this was unusual. It was likely related to the live-stream incident from earlier.

Xie Yunshen took off his reversible black hoodie and flipped it inside out. He stuffed his goggles and black mask into the side pocket. As they drew closer, he instinctively looked at Yan Shiqi.

As expected of a Bigshot, Yan Shiqi’s expression showed no alarm. He even had the presence of mind to joke: “That’s what you get for running out.”

An officer approached, the driver rolled down the window, and they went through a routine breathalyzer test.

“Hello, please have the passengers in the back step out for an inspection.”

“Alright,” the “slick old fox” driver agreed with surprising ease.

The officer walked to the back of the car, froze mid-motion, and looked at the man inside. “So it is you, Mr. Yan,” he said with surprise.

Yan Shiqi acknowledged him. “Hello.”

“I am sorry for taking up your time.” The young officer looked apologetic, nearly shameful. He quickly signaled the driver, “No need for an inspection. You’re good to go, please proceed.”

The driver hit the gas, and the car pulled away from the crowded intersection. Xie Yunshen stared at Yan Shiqi in awe. He reached out with trembling hands, grabbed the man’s shoulders, and said dramatically, “Mr. Yan! Is this the charm of being wealthy?”

“…” Faced with Xie Yunshen’s unabashedly sparkling eyes, which were simply too bright, Yan Shiqi closed his eyes in mock disdain.

“Can a man who provides this much security get a hug?” Xie Yunshen posed the bold question.

Yan Shiqi gave a hum of affirmation. Immediately, a fervent “human golden retriever” lunged into his arms. Yan Shiqi was about to raise his hands to reciprocate when Xie Yunshen suddenly pulled away.

He’d forgotten—the driver and Old Five were right there in the front. Though they were silent, they were definitely holding back laughter.

Yan Shiqi’s hands stopped in mid-air. He said calmly, “Come here for a head rub.”

Xie Yunshen blankly leaned his head over and felt it being rubbed vigorously twice. Yeah, that’s the feeling. Satisfying and comfortable.

It was late into the night by the time Xie Yunshen and Yi Wuyi returned to the Yan manor. Yan Shiqi gave them special permission to shower before coming to the study to see him.

While showering, Xie Yunshen scrolled through the internet on his phone. In just one day, the web was in a fever pitch due to the massive plot twist. Yang Zhongxu was being torn to shreds by public opinion.

As for the identity of the broadcasters, netizens had given them fitting nicknames: Black and White Impermanence. This was because one wore black and the other wore white during the footage. Netizens were acting like Sherlock Holmes, trying to deduce their true identities.

One post caught Xie Yunshen’s eye: [A Professional Analysis: Where do the combat skills and core strength of the ‘Elevator Mystery Man’ rank on the Fighter List?]

Xie Yunshen clicked in. He was curious too—with his current strength, where would he rank?

[Qing Ao is currently ranked 75th. Judging by the surveillance footage, he wasn’t even a match for the Mystery Man’s single hand. Therefore, let’s start our deduction from Rank 50 upwards…]

Xie Yunshen realized they’d never find the truth because they were ruling people out one by one from the top down.

Just then, Yi Wuyi actually came to find him. It was clear Old Five was being proactive today only because he didn’t want to face the Bigshot’s scrutinizing gaze alone.

As they passed a second-floor sitting room, Third Uncle happened to be watching the news. “You’re back? Have you eaten?”

“Not yet.” Xie Yunshen walked past, then doubled back. The TV was looping the hospital incident, specifically the part where he was fighting in the elevator.

“Yang Zhongxu never thought he’d see this day!” After saying this, Third Uncle turned to look at him. Xie Yunshen was still wearing the suit from this morning. “Little Xie, the person in the video has a build quite similar to yours.”

“Is that so?” Xie Yunshen thought guiltily. Maybe my disguise wasn’t good enough.

“Yeah. But,” Third Uncle laughed, “the moment I saw him move, I knew it wasn’t you.”

“…” Hearing this, Xie Yunshen relaxed. In everyone’s eyes, the original Xie Yunshen was a weakling. No one would suspect he was the “Black Impermanence.”

Xie Yunshen bounded up the stairs. Yi Wuyi watched his back, unable to understand why going to see Mr. Yan was something to be so happy about. It wasn’t that Mr. Yan was a bad person, but his naturally imposing aura made it hard for people to feel close to him.

However, with Xie Yunshen around, Mr. Yan’s attitude was always softer, and the atmosphere became easier to handle.

The study door was slightly ajar, clearly waiting for them. Xie Yunshen waited patiently for Yi Wuyi to knock before entering. Yan Shiqi sat behind his desk and looked up; the weight in his gaze made one’s heart rate soar. The silence in the room was palpable.

Despite the low pressure, Xie Yunshen still had enough energy to give Yi Wuyi a comforting look. Yi Wuyi was occasionally amazed by this guy’s extraordinary lack of sensitivity.

“How long was this planned?” Yan Shiqi looked at Yi Wuyi and got straight to the point.

“Two or three days.” Yi Wuyi answered almost reflexively. Xie Yunshen didn’t even have time to stop him.

Xie Yunshen felt that Yi Wuyi was like a robot developed by the Yan family whose first line of code was “Loyalty.” He would never lie to Yan Shiqi.

“Xie Yunshen made you do it?”

“…No. I volunteered to join.”

To avoid implicating Xie Yunshen, Yi Wuyi was willing to lie. Xie Yunshen’s “robot theory” was immediately debunked. This is proof he’s human, Xie thought.

“Mr. Yan, you definitely know I was the one who dragged Old Five into this.” Since Yi Wuyi was being loyal, Xie Yunshen couldn’t let him take the fall alone.

Yan Shiqi looked at Xie Yunshen. “Let’s skip the pleasantries. I only want to know: through what channel did you find out about Yang Zhongxu’s identity?”

Xie Yunshen’s heart tightened. In this world, very few people knew Yang Zhongxu’s true identity besides Yan Shiqi. It was impossible for a lowly guard to know he was a high-level Elder of the Top Star Sect. How was he supposed to spin this?

At this moment, Yi Wuyi was also looking at him. “Not just that. You knew about the killer at Third Uncle’s house too. You seem to have that… function.”

Old Five, you really have a knack for bringing up the one thing I can’t explain.

“What function?” Xie Yunshen smiled weakly, his eyes carrying a warning.

Yi Wuyi thought for a moment. “It’s like the ‘Early Access’ feature on streaming sites.”

“…” So when I said I saw it in a dream, none of you believed me, huh?

“Forget it.” Yan Shiqi seemed to decide to let him off the hook. His gaze wasn’t sharp, and he didn’t seem intent on prying. If anything, Yan Shiqi had never seriously interrogated him about his weirdly accurate “hunches”; he usually just went through the motions.

“Now that the police have Yang Zhongxu, this matter ends here.” Yan Shiqi lowered his head, rubbing his forehead with his fingertips somewhat forcefully.

Xie Yunshen asked with concern, “Mr. Yan, do you have a headache?”

Yan Shiqi looked at him. He realized that when a person is truly speechless, they actually laugh. He let out a small chuckle.

Xie Yunshen: “…”

Yi Wuyi: “…”

Both were too afraid to speak. It felt a bit creepy.

Just then, the intercom on the desk buzzed with the butler’s voice: “Mr. Yan, there is a call for you.”

Yan Shiqi gave them a look, then picked up the receiver and pressed the speakerphone button. A sharp, icy voice came through: “Mr. Yan, let’s be direct. What is it you want from us?”

Xie Yunshen recognized it—the voice was distorted by a processor. It was undoubtedly someone from the Top Star Sect. While he didn’t know the exact person, it was someone of equal rank to Yang Zhongxu.

Yan Shiqi kept his fingers on the desk. “Who are you?”

“You don’t know who I am?”

“I’m busy. I don’t have time for riddles.” Yan Shiqi hung up immediately.

Xie Yunshen cheered silently. The person on the other end was likely bewildered. Sure enough, the phone rang again almost instantly. Yan Shiqi leaned back in his wide chair, letting it ring for twenty seconds before picking up.

“Hello.”

“You only need to tell me where Shangguan Hong is. I will guarantee that the Top Star Sect will let today’s incident slide.”

Xie Yunshen and Yi Wuyi both froze. What? What did Shangguan Hong have to do with them? They had only broadcasted Yang Zhongxu and called the police.

Yan Shiqi said calmly, “If you have a need, please report it to the police station. I can also guarantee that I will cooperate with any official investigation.”

There was a long silence on the other end. Clearly, they had no evidence. Although Yan Shiqi was the only one in the province who dared to oppose them, he was traditionally a silent, rational conservative. This kind of aggressive, “burn-the-boats” behavior didn’t fit his personality at all. Thus, their call was just a shot in the dark.

” I’ll give you 24 hours to think it over. After that, the situation will be entirely different,” the voice threatened.

Yan Shiqi replied, “I wish Mr. Shangguan a safe return. Goodbye.” Click. He hung up.

Before Yan Shiqi could speak, Xie Yunshen blurted out, “Shangguan Hong’s disappearance has nothing to do with us.” That guy was a hot potato; who would want to handle him?

“It’s possible the Sect is saying this just to test my reaction. Or, it’s possible someone else kidnapped him.”

Xie Yunshen looked at him in sincere awe. “Right! It could be a bluff. As expected of you.”

Yan Shiqi closed his eyes. Xie Yunshen’s “straight ball” compliments could catch anyone off guard. Yi Wuyi also looked at Xie with respect. After all, this was likely the only guy who could consistently leave Yan Shiqi at a loss for words.

“The Sect will surely put everyone in the Yan family under surveillance. Be careful these next few days.” After saying this, Yan Shiqi stood up and grabbed his coat.

Xie Yunshen followed. “Where are you going now?” He always asked questions that were technically “against the rules.”

To Yi Wuyi’s surprise, Yan Shiqi actually answered: “To have dinner.”

Xie Yunshen glanced at the clock—it was already 8:00 PM. “This late? You haven’t eaten? Were you so worried about us you couldn’t eat?”

Yan Shiqi: “…”

“Old Five and I haven’t eaten either!” Xie Yunshen suddenly realized.

Yi Wuyi was about to decline; he had no intention of dining with the Bigshot. But Yan Shiqi said, “Let’s go.”

Xie Yunshen grabbed the fleeing Yi Wuyi and dragged him along without a word. The hijacked Yi Wuyi felt that, in a sense, Xie Yunshen was now invincible.