Obsessed with a High-Ranking Esper (BL)-Chapter 288: Small or big?

Jian Ci muttered, "Oh," but his mind was already racing, plotting revenge on Randy for snitching. He could practically see himself storming back there, demanding answers, forcing Randy to regret ever opening his mouth.

As though he knew exactly what Jian Ci was thinking, Yu Xi’s voice cut through the line. "Don’t bother him anymore."

The words struck Jian Ci harder than expected. A sourness rose in his chest, bitter and heavy. He asked directly, his voice sharp, "You still like him?"

Yu Xi was caught off guard. Where did that come from? Nothing he had said should have led Jian Ci to that conclusion. "I only talked to him because you spoke to him," Yu Xi replied firmly.

Jian Ci’s tone softened, almost pleading. "Oh. You promise?"

Yu Xi frowned. "What is wrong with you?"

Jian Ci forced a laugh. "No, nothing."

Yu Xi pressed. "Where are you?"

Jian Ci’s eyes flicked to the oversized cucumber-shaped toy in front of him. His voice came out hesitant. "At a store."

Suddenly, an older man barked from behind the counter, "You touch that dildo, you buy it."

Jian Ci: "..."

Yu Xi: "..."

Yu Xi’s voice was flat. "What store?"

Jian Ci panicked. "Can’t talk to you right now. Bye." He hung up.

Yu Xi: "..."

Across the room, Eros took another sip of his drink, his eyes glinting. "I can track him down. Just say the word."

Before Yu Xi could respond, Roan strolled in, grinning like a fool. "You are looking good as always, boss."

Yu Xi: "..."

Eros shook his head sharply at Roan, silently warning him to stop messing with Yu Xi. He had just managed to mend things with his grandson, and now Roan was about to ruin it all over again. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Yu Xi was about to tell Eros to deal with his "dog" when his communicator buzzed. A new message.

He opened it and froze. It was an official invitation to the imperial palace, recognizing him as a top graduate.

Yu Xi stared at the glowing seal, his brows furrowing. He turned to his grandfather. "What do you think he is plotting?"

Eros looked at the invitation, his lips curling into a sneer. "He’s definitely up to something."

The weight of the imperial summons hung in the air, heavy with suspicion. He had to speak to the Jian brothers on how to proceed.

***

On the other side, Jian Ci had no idea his father was up to no good. He was too busy glaring at the older man in front of him, his eye twitching in frustration. Now Yu Xi knew he was at a sex toy shop, and the thought alone made Jian Ci’s blood boil.

The older man, with his wild, unkempt hair and unfazed demeanor, only made it worse. Jian Ci really wanted to punch him in the face.

"We have a lot of selections here your partner will find quite interesting," the man said smoothly, gesturing toward the shelves. He pointed at rows of dildos, lined up in every imaginable color and size. "Does your partner like them small or big? Or are they for yourself?"

Jian Ci: "..."

The man shrugged, his tone casual. "No judgment here. Plenty of espers walk in to buy for themselves."

Jian Ci pressed the tip of his tongue against his cheek, as though weighing the words, before finally saying, "Like Yu Xi."

The older man’s face drained of color. His smile vanished. "The shop is closed. Leave."

Jian Ci’s eyes narrowed. So there is something here. He stepped forward, his aura simmering. "Seems I am at the right place."

"Fuck," the man swore, spinning on his heel. He bolted toward the back room, desperate to grab the tranquilizer gun he kept hidden. He was no fighter, just a quack doctor hiding inside a sex toy shop because he was wanted. His only chance was to knock out this esper before things got worse.

But Jian Ci blocked his path effortlessly, his presence filling the room like a wall of steel. "You must know who I am, right? I am close to Yu Xi. I just want to know what he gets here every month."

The doctor froze, his breath catching. His eyes widened as recognition dawned. He had seen this man before, though only on Starnet.

"You..." the doctor said slowly, his voice trembling. "So you are the one who imprinted on him. Why are you coming here to ask me, when you can just ask him?"

Jian Ci’s jaw tightened, his aura flaring faintly. He didn’t want to admit it, but the doctor’s words cut deep. Asking Yu Xi directly was the one thing Jian Ci couldn’t bring himself to do.

Jian Ci’s voice was low, steady, but edged with frustration. "Because he will lie to me."

He knew Yu Xi too well. Yu Xi had hidden this for so long, and Jian Ci understood why. It was all because of him. But when the time came, Jian Ci wanted Yu Xi to know that he already knew. He wanted Yu Xi to stop sparing his feelings, to give him the truth unfiltered, no matter how much it hurt.

The doctor’s eyes narrowed. "I am only telling you because I know who you are. If it was anyone else, I would seek Eros on them."

At the mention of Yu Xi’s grandfather, Jian Ci’s chest tightened. He thought of the mess he had already made, the ruined gym, the fight with Eros, the moment Yu Xi had almost been hurt because of him. His jaw clenched. He had already left a bad impression, and the weight of it pressed down on him.

He nodded silently, and the doctor gestured for him to follow.

The back room was nothing like the garish shop front. It was a proper clinic that was sterile, organized, with examination rooms, equipment, and supplies neatly arranged. For a place hidden behind shelves of toys and chains, it was surprisingly professional, as good as any legitimate clinic Jian Ci had ever seen.

The doctor moved to a cabinet, pulling out a sleek case. He set it on the counter and opened it carefully. Inside were four vials, their glass blacked out to prevent degradation.

Jian Ci’s eyes narrowed. "What is this?"

The doctor’s tone was matter-of-fact, but his gaze was sharp. "His medicine. It’s so he can guide you with minimum side effects on him. He takes it each time you have an episode."