Chapter 62: The Butterfly’s Effect

Lu Zhengfei was both furious and composed. He looked down at the pale-faced Chen Qianqing beneath him, reached out to smooth the strands of hair scattered across Chen Qianqing’s face, and said, “Qianqing, I’ve told you before, as long as you don’t leave me, everything will be fine.”

But you broke that promise.

Chen Qianqing lay quietly on the sofa, looking at Lu Zhengfei’s face, which had completely shed its youthful naivety. A mocking smile appeared on his lips as he said, “Lu Zhengfei, do you think I could stay if I didn’t want to leave you?”

Lu Zhengfei knew exactly what Chen Qianqing meant. He chuckled softly and said, “You’re so cunning.” Leaving without hesitation back then, but now using just a few words to absolve yourself of all responsibility—as if we were lovers forced apart by meddling parents.

Lu Zhengfei added, “Baby, no matter how smart you are, you’re not getting away today.”

In the face of absolute power, intellect could only take a backseat. Clearly, Lu Zhengfei was no longer as easily manipulated as before. He understood Chen Qianqing’s underlying message, even knew Chen Qianqing was right, but he still couldn’t forgive the fact that Chen Qianqing felt nothing for him—not even enough to see him once.

Not even once.

Soft kisses fell on his skin, and Chen Qianqing’s brow furrowed slightly, clearly uncomfortable.

Over the past four years, Chen Qianqing’s life had been abstinent. He had never sought anyone else, only resolving physical needs by himself when absolutely necessary.

Lu Zhengfei, with an undeniable dominance, slowly dominating Qianqing’s body, with a sweat in his forehead and with his fully erect member he slowly entered Chen Qianqing’s wet and hot cave. His breathing was light as he whispered to Chen Qianqing, “mmm. Baby, you’re amazing.” Lu Zhengfei’s thick and heavy arousal can be felt in his voice and the way he moves in and out of Qianqings wet hole.

Chen Qianqing closed his eyes, his face pale. His trembling eyelashes made him look both pitiable and adorable. His heavy gasps and moans broke through his slightly opened lips.

Lu Zhengfei felt his heart itch at the sight. He turned Chen Qianqing’s chin to face him and said, “Open your eyes.”

Chen Qianqing didn’t move.

Lu Zhengfei repeated, “Open your eyes.” Each thrust of Lu Zhengfei grew rougher and faster.

Chen Qianqing had no choice but to unwillingly open his eyes, staring at Lu Zhengfei’s face, arousal etched on his handsome face, which was now so close he could feel the hot breath against his own.

Lu Zhengfei wasn’t gentle, but he didn’t hurt Chen Qianqing either. He gazed into Chen Qianqing’s beautiful eyes, watching as a thin mist of tears began to gather, his movements occasionally causing Chen Qianqing’s gaze to unfocus slightly and his moan escaping his hot mouth.

Leaning close to his ear, Lu Zhengfei murmured, “Baby, you’re aroused, admit it, you like it when I fucked you like this.”

Chen Qianqing’s breath hitched. His entire focus had been on Lu Zhengfei, so much so that he hadn’t noticed his body’s reactions. But after Lu Zhengfei’s comment, a rare trace of panic appeared on Chen Qianqing’s face. He stammered, “N-no way!”

Lu Zhengfei chuckled, his voice raspy and heavy. “How could I lie about something like this?”

He wasn’t lying, and Chen Qianqing knew it. This wasn’t something that could be faked. But how could he… possibly… react to Lu Zhengfei?

Lu Zhengfei said, “Why don’t you check for yourself?” As he spoke, he untied Chen Qianqing’s bound hands and guided them toward his hard cock.

Chen Qianqing, in a panic, reached out in an attempt to push Lu Zhengfei away, but was tightly held instead.

Lu Zhengfei bit Chen Qianqing’s ear and murmured teasingly, “Look how scared you are.”

Chen Qianqing was utterly drained of strength, stunned by his body’s involuntary reaction. For a moment, he couldn’t recover and, held in Lu Zhengfei’s embrace, didn’t even struggle.

Then Lu Zhengfei continued thrusting into Qianqing’s hot and wet hole, every inch of Lu Zhengfei’s cock invaded his insides, his every thrust made him writh in pain and pleasure, and cannot control his gasps and moans, and soon he came. After thrusting faster and rougher, Qianqing felt like his ass-hole was numb when finally he felt Lu Zhengfei’s cum spurt all over his ass. ^[1]The bedscene was purely written by your translator over here. it’s not in the raws haha. Hope it fits in the story haha

By the time it was over, Chen Qianqing’s body was trembling uncontrollably. He leaned limply against Lu Zhengfei, motionless. If not for his still-open eyes, he would have looked lifeless.

Such a vulnerable appearance was a rare sight for Chen Qianqing.

Lu Zhengfei, clearly satisfied, used tissues to clean up before idly toying with Chen Qianqing’s soft hair. “Come back with me,” he said.

Chen Qianqing didn’t respond, behaving like a puppet as Lu Zhengfei adjusted his position.

Without waiting for Chen Qianqing’s agreement, Lu Zhengfei took action. He laid Chen Qianqing on the sofa, dressed himself, then went to the bedroom to grab a blanket. Wrapping Chen Qianqing securely, he carried him out.

Chen Qianqing had always been on the thinner side, but compared to when they had separated, he looked somewhat healthier.

Lu Zhengfei carried him downstairs, placed him in the back seat, and instructed the driver to start the car.

The bodyguards around Lu Zhengfei were highly professional. When they saw him carrying a man out, none of them reacted visibly, all maintaining perfectly neutral expressions.

Chen Qianqing lay quietly in the back seat. Lu Zhengfei cradled his upper body and, without looking up, told the driver, “Head to the airport.”

He gently touched Chen Qianqing’s face. “You don’t want to leave, do you?”

After a long silence, Chen Qianqing finally rasped, “Give me my clothes.”

Lu Zhengfei laughed softly. “No rush, you can wear them when we get to the airport.”

Chen Qianqing didn’t argue and simply closed his eyes. Lu Zhengfei started humming a tune, clearly in a good mood.

Midway through the journey, Lu Zhengfei’s phone rang. He answered it, speaking in a language from Z Country as he began arguing with someone.

Assuming Chen Qianqing didn’t understand Z Country’s language, Lu Zhengfei made no effort to avoid being overheard. Into the phone, he said, “You’re the ones who told me the rules of this world. Now that I follow them, you’re telling me to care about feelings?”

Chen Qianqing listened and roughly guessed who was on the other end—probably relatives from Lu Zhengfei’s mother Huang Yuping’s side, asking him to solve some issue. Clearly, they hadn’t expected Lu Zhengfei to be so uncompromising.

Lu Zhengfei ended with, “Let me tell you, this is absolutely impossible. I’m busy right now. Goodbye.”

After hanging up, he noticed Chen Qianqing looking at him and asked, “Did I disturb you?”

Chen Qianqing said, “Where’s my luggage?”

Lu Zhengfei replied, “I told them to pack it. It’ll be shipped over later.” He refrained from making any disparaging remarks about the importance of those belongings.

Chen Qianqing sat up, still wrapped in the blanket. Though silent, his face looked slightly better than before.

Lu Zhengfei didn’t tease him further, afraid of pushing him too far.

When they arrived at the airport, the driver got out first. Lu Zhengfei brought Chen Qianqing’s clothes into the car and sat there, watching as Chen Qianqing changed.

Afterward, the two got out of the car together and proceeded directly through security.

Lu Zhengfei had come by private jet and planned to head straight back to City A with Chen Qianqing. In truth, he had never intended to give Chen Qianqing the choice of staying behind.

Surprisingly, Chen Qianqing seemed unusually compliant, offering little resistance to Lu Zhengfei’s forceful approach. This was something Lu Zhengfei hadn’t expected.

Once on the plane, Lu Zhengfei handed Chen Qianqing a cup of warm milk.

Lu Zhengfei asked, “Have the past four years been good to you?” Although he had already investigated everything, he wanted to hear Chen Qianqing talk more.

Chen Qianqing wasn’t in the mood to humor him and didn’t even offer a perfunctory response.

Lu Zhengfei continued, “Your family has been looking for you. They even asked if I knew where you were.”

Chen Qianqing replied flatly, “My family is all dead.”

Lu Zhengfei retorted, “Am I not still alive?”

Chen Qianqing shot back, “Self-appointed doesn’t count.”

Lu Zhengfei smirked. “My son’s already in your belly; doesn’t that count?”

Chen Qianqing was stunned by this remark. He couldn’t believe even Lu Zhengfei would make such a joke. Was it just him, or had Lu Zhengfei gone completely off the rails in the past four years?

Emboldened, Lu Zhengfei shamelessly placed a hand on Chen Qianqing’s abdomen. “Son, move around a bit so your mom knows you’re in there.”

Chen Qianqing: “…” He really has gone off the rails.

After having his fun, Lu Zhengfei said, “Whatever happens with this family, you’re the one in charge.”

Chen Qianqing finally murmured an acknowledgment.

Lu Zhengfei went on, “Actually, I was released by my family a year ago.”

Chen Qianqing didn’t believe him. He knew Lu Chongqian and Huang Yuping’s personalities well. As parents, they were strict and placed great importance on disciplining their children. Besides, Lu Zhengfei had already deceived them once. Being taken back by them didn’t seem like something he’d be free from in just one or two years.

Lu Zhengfei explained, “At that time, no one in the family could control me anymore. But I kept wondering whether I should come looking for you.”

Chen Qianqing suddenly had a bad feeling. “Did something happen to your family?”

Lu Zhengfei gave a faint smile. “Are you worried about me?”

Chen Qianqing frowned but said nothing.

The smile on Lu Zhengfei’s face faded. “My parents are gone,” he said quietly.

Chen Qianqing’s expression became blank, as if struggling to process the meaning of those words.

Lu Zhengfei elaborated, “It was a fire. In the villa where you once lived.”

For a moment, Chen Qianqing seemed to lose his voice. He stared at Lu Zhengfei, who appeared calm on the surface, not knowing what to say.

Lu Zhengfei asked, “Chen Qianqing, do you think this is karma?”

Chen Qianqing remained silent.

Lu Zhengfei continued, “Eventually, I came to terms with it. If this is karma, then I accept it.” He reached out and pulled Chen Qianqing into an embrace. “So… you’re mine, and you’re not going anywhere.”

After a long time, Chen Qianqing finally asked, “Was it an accident?”

Lu Zhengfei held him tightly and, after a long pause, shook his head with a cold expression.

“Who did it?” Chen Qianqing asked.

Lu Zhengfei replied, “A relative of mine. After investigating, I found out… the person they wanted to kill was actually me.” But unfortunately, the ones staying in the villa that day were Lu Chongqian and Huang Yuping.

If given the choice, Lu Zhengfei would have preferred it to be him.

Was this the power of a butterfly’s effect? In the original timeline, Lu Zhengfei had been confined for three years. When he was released, he imprisoned Chen Qianqing in that villa. But now, Chen Qianqing had escaped that fate, and ultimately, Lu Chongqian and Huang Yuping paid the price for the butterfly effect.

Chen Qianqing wondered, if this was the punishment destined for Lu Zhengfei, was it enough? No one gave him an answer.