A Special Encounter- [YanShen fanfic]

Chapter 2

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Just as Shen Qiao was admiring the rains unique beauty, Yan Wushi was admiring him. 

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It was difficult not to. Shen Qiao's face was perfectly angled towards the glistening rain, the view reflected entrancingly in his ebony brown eyes. Soft golden light from inside the cafe seemed to hit all the perfect angles on his jade white skin. His hair, raven-black; his clothes, sky blue. His silhouette, tall and elegant, resembled that of an immortal. [1] To put it simply, Yan Wushi thought he looked divine, which was rather out of character for him, yet he couldn't seem to help it.

Yan Wushi rested his head on the side of his hand and gazed at Shen Qiao in interest. Shen Qiao turned around and caught Yan Wushi staring at him red handed.

"..."

"..." Yan Wushi grinned at him.

"...Is there something I can help you with Mr Yan...?"

"Just pondering over my thoughts"

"ah"

Yan Wushi gave him his whole attention and smiled slightly.

"curious?"

"Not at all."

Yan Wushi gave him a mischievous grin.

"Oh A-Qiao, isn't honesty one of a Daoists key behaviours? If you continue like this, deception and falsehood will soon come naturally to you hm?"

"you-!"

Yan Wushi chuckled softly, satisfied and amused by his reaction.

"A-Qiao you're so easy to tease!"

A few seconds of silence passed before Yan Wushi spoke again.

"However, I will cure your curiosity. I will tell you this story. There were once a group of miners. One day, a lone member of the group happened upon a beautiful stone amongst the coal he had been mining. Yet no matter what he tried to do to convince them, the rest of the group couldn't see its magnificence the same way he could. The member no longer tried to persuade them, inside however, this stone would forever be seen magnificent in his eyes. A-Qiao, what do you see from this story?"

Shen Qiao thought for a minute, finished his drink, then spoke.

"That perhaps Mr Yan has acquired a treasure which he values greatly like no other? And that this something is separated from the crowd in ways passers by would not understand?"

He paused then said, "...Mr Yan, who or what do you mean do describe to me by telling this story?"

Yan Wushi said, "That factor is for you yourself to uncover. I must thank you for this encounter A-Qiao, it has confirmed the answers to many of my mind's questions."

He made to leave.

Shen Qiao's face involuntarily portrayed a confused and slightly conflicted look.

"You're leaving?"

He swore he saw a hint of a real smile paint itself upon Yan Wushi's face.

"Want me to stay do you?"

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[1] : description of Shen Qiao from the novel.

a/n:

 Random Fact: This chapter was inspired by an episode of the audio drama I listened to recently. :))

Hope you enjoyed this chapter! :D