《A President's Out-of-Body Experience》 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Where am I? His mind was still slightly sluggish, as though he had sat on a ne for three days and nights. He felt rather dizzy, his skin unable to get used to the change in temperature. The room¡¯s decoration was very unfamiliar. He disliked thevender walls that gave off a gay feeling. What was wrong with this picture? He climbed up from the bed, casually picking up the watch ced by the bed. Then, he was so shocked that he became wide awake in a split second ¡ª year 2028? What is year 2028? Was it not 2018 now? Right, the watch must be broken. A watch that cost a couple million dors, it broke just like that. He stood up in a daze. As he directed his gaze towards the mirror, he turned pale with fright ¡ª Was the mirror broken too? The guy in the mirror could be said to be both familiar and strange. He had his figure, but something didn¡¯t feel quite right. The hairstyle was different and he was... ssy, different from usual. Baffled, he scratched his messy hair, thinking what was wrong with him? What happened to this world? He began to search for his phone. Just when he was attempting to summon Siri, the door to the bedroom was pushed open. He literally leapt up like a frightened bird, turning around to look, the person who opened the door was someone familiar. However, he also felt rather different in some sense ¡ª but he was still as resplendent and handsome as before ¡ª this was his close childhood friend, Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan gazed at him with a smile. ¡°Renzi, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Only then did Renzi recovered, and replied slowly. ¡°Brother Xiaoshan...¡± Gu Xiaoshan seemed rather surprised by this nickname ¡ª That shouldn¡¯t be the case as Renzi had called him ¡°Brother Xiaoshan¡± for more than twenty years ¡ª if he counted until 2018. While Gu Xiaoshan undid the cufflinks on his wrists, he asked as though he was interrogating him. ¡°What did you do this time? Hmm?¡± Thest ¡°hmm¡± was filled with profound implications. Like a relentless roller coaster ride, it acted like a hook, attracting Renzi¡¯s full attention. Renzi replied dazedly, ¡°Yeah?¡± Gu Xiaoshan casually ced the sapphire cufflinks on the table next to him while rolling up his sleeves. ¡°Although I have no idea what mistake you made this time, we¡¯ll talk after your punishment.¡± Before Renziprehend anything, he was already pressed down onto the bed by his childhood friend of twenty over years. ¡°Huh???¡± Renzi¡¯s brain waspletely muddled. Wrong! This was wrong!! In Renzi¡¯s eyes, this was essentially the script of a horror film! But in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s case, he took to the situation like a duck to water, his actions extremely skillful. Renzi realized he had actually... became hard... under his actions. Eyes widening in shock, Renzi stared at his own erection. This is absolutely wrong! Are you a beast?! How can you harden because of your own bruh?! Oh right. Until now, Renzi still thought he was the dominant one. Nobody knew where did his confidence came from. When Gu Xiaoshan ably entered his body, what shed through Renzi¡¯s mind was not ¡°Fuck this!¡±, but ¡°Fuck me!¡±¡ªCompletely out of his expectations, he was ovee with pleasure, What on earth became of this world? Renzi¡¯s body was very honest, he lost himself in ecstasy as he responded to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s movements. Gu Xiaoshan pleasured him to the seventh heaven and back, causing Renzi¡¯s little member to rise even more. Unable to resist, Renzi reached out his hand to stroke his own member, but this action of his instantly caused him to receive a chiding from Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re touching?¡± The chilliness in his tone made Renzi shivered thrice. ¡°W-what...?¡± Gu Xiaoshan coldlymanded, ¡°You¡¯re not to touch it.¡± As he spoke, as if to prevent Renzi from cheating, Gu Xiaoshan pinned Renzi¡¯s hands above his head, his groin thrusting even deeper than before. ¡°Ahhh...¡± As a result of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s actions, Renzi emitted a moan. He twisted his waist ufortably, desiring to touch his neglected bottom half. Confining his hands, Gu Xiaoshan stared at him from above and sentenced him, ¡°Be good, wait for me to fuck you to orgasm.¡± Since young, Gu Xiaoshan had always been a man of his words. Eventually, Renzi really did get hammered until he shot his load. The white emulsion from the erected fellow was all spurted onto Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eight-pack abs. Clicking his tongue, Gu Xiaoshanmented, ¡°Filthy freak.¡± After Renzi was blown out of his mind with pleasure, his mind was in a state of chaos as he once again frantically engaged in self-hate. What the hell is wrong with me? How did I get screwed just like that with no rhyme nor reason? In any case I....I¡¯m also a President! A despotic President had been banged in the ass! How could I continue in the President circle if this gets leaked out?! But when he thought about it in depth, Gu Xiaoshan was a President too. President Gu was now sitting on the bed, he took out a peppermint candy from the bedside cab to eat. Renzi turned his head around, ¡°What... candy are you eating?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°Don¡¯t you hate it when I smoke?¡± This smile looked as though it was glowing, causing Renzi¡¯s heartbeat to abruptly speed up. Gu Xiaoshan was very satisfied with Renzi¡¯s bewildered expression, and he reached out to pinch his buttocks. ¡°What¡¯s gotten into you? You¡¯ve been strange since early this morning.¡± ¡°I...¡± Renzi sprawled across the bed,pletely at a loss for words. If time had reversed back to when Gu Xiaoshan opened the door, Renzi would have a lot of things to that he wanted to ask, and would probably have opened his mouth to b, asking about this and that. But now, he could note up with a single question. Swallowing, Renzi asked, ¡°Um...What¡¯s the date today? Be specific with the day, month and year.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was an extremely busy man. Having to sign documents every day, he always knew the date. ¡°4th November, 2028.¡± ¡°2028...¡± Renzi felt his throat became dry, and he was positive that it had nothing to do with his excessive cries of ecstasy in bed just now. 2028! Gu Xiaoshan said itpletely naturally but Renzi might not always believe him. Since young, he had lost count of the number of times Gu Xiaoshan had pranked him. Each time he did it, he had behaved very calmly and naturally. Renzi had once told him that he should not be a merchant and should have been a swindler instead. Now, Renzi sensed that Gu Xiaoshan wasn¡¯t pranking him, after all they had justpleted a bout of sex! ¡°I...¡± Renzi held his head, a wave of headache and tinnitus piercing through it. Seeing that Renzi really did appear unwell, Gu Xiaoshan hurriedly spat out the candy in his mouth and embraced him, stroking his back as he asked in concern, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Where are you ufortable?¡± As though he had never heard Gu Xiaoshan speaking in such a gentle manner before, that soft voice that was as gentle as water actually managed to calm him down. Blinking his eyes, Renzi exined, ¡°I... I think I¡¯ve amnesia.¡± Gu Xiaoshan paused in his tracks. ¡°Amnesia.¡± Recovering from his senses, Gu Xiaoshan repeated the word again. Nodding, Renzi also repeated the word. ¡°Amnesia.¡± Gu Xiaoshan seemed to be weighing the truth in his words. Renzi also enjoyed pranking him at times in hopes that Gu Xiaoshan would get tricked, but he would always fail every single time. But Renzi was never discouraged by that. Gu Xiaoshan had this slight suspicion that this was Renzi¡¯s futile attempt at trying once again. ¡°How much have you forgotten?¡± asked Gu Xiaoshan. Renzi gave it some serious thought, his head still slightly hurting. ¡°Um... I thought yesterday was still 2018... Do you remember the charity dinner party on Sunday? The one held at the Rose Hotel.¡± At this moment, Gu Xiaoshan suddenly felt a strong craving for a cigarette, but he still kept it in. For the sake of Renzi, he hadn¡¯t smoke in ten years already. Recalling his memories, he quickly remembered that that was a special day. Thinking of that moment, the corner of his mouth curled into a faint smile. ¡°At that time, we were only just good friends.¡± nking out, Renzi briefly nodded. Again, Gu Xiaoshan said smilingly, ¡°Then just now you let me screw you so easily. Could it be that you already fancied me during then?¡± Renzi¡¯s face instantly flushed a shade of red, resembling a bell pepper. ¡°Pah! Pahh! Fuck you! Gu Xiaoshan, fuck you!¡± ¡°Enough.¡± Gu Xiaoshan thought this was just another one of Renzi¡¯s boring pranks, yet he still yed along for a while. ¡°Then what should we do? You actuallypletely forgot about our past ten years of love.¡± After hearing those words, Renzi found it to be incredibly sappy. ¡°Wait....¡± But when he pondered over the ¡°ten years¡±, he sensed something was amiss. ¡°We¡¯ve been together for ten years?¡± Gu Xiaoshan nodded with a smile. ¡°I would never remember this wrongly.¡± Renzi scratched his head, ¡°We¡¯re together... in what sense are we together?¡± Gu Xiaoshan knitted his brows. ¡°What other sense can it be?¡± Renzi shyly asked, ¡°I mean, as in we¡¯re an actual couple? Or fuck buddy...etc.¡± Gu Xiaoshan burst out in a fit of chuckles. ¡°You¡¯re the Yu family¡¯s young master. How could I ask you to stay by my side without a status?¡± When Renzi heard that, his heart hammered against his chest. ¡°So, so...we¡¯re officially together?¡± When Gu Xiaoshan heard the word ¡°officially¡±, he didn¡¯t know whether to be angry or tough. ¡±It¡¯s very much official.¡± Renzi flipped around, curling into the nket, he pondered about his life. ¡°But that doesn¡¯t seem right? We¡¯re undoubtedly good friends! How did we progress to this stage?!¡± Gu Xiaoshan also went on to recall those days. ¡°You were even the one who pursued me, and now you¡¯vepletely forgot about it.¡± Extremely shocked beyond measure, Renzi cried out. ¡°I was the one who pursued you?!¡± Gu Xiaoshan nodded. ¡°You think I¡¯m the one who would suddenly harbor wicked thoughts about you?¡± Upset, Renzi smacked the pillow. ¡°It¡¯s also impossible that I would suddenly think that way about you!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°Then that¡¯s a question you¡¯ll have to ask yourself.¡± ¡°I, I¡¯m straight!¡± Renzi loudly dered. Gu Xiaoshan stared at the naked Renzi and dealt a fatal blow. ¡°Just now, you came after getting fucked.¡± Renzi felt his entire outlook on the world crumbling into pieces before him. ¡°It¡¯s not like I did it on purpose...¡± Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Gu Xiaoshan spoke, ¡°Alright, we should get ready to leave now.¡± Renzi was still confused, but obediently listened and starting pulling on his clothes. It seemed that since young, whatever Gu Xiaoshan said, he would follow, and it had already became a habit. Before Renzi took a step out of the house, Gu Xiaoshan even wrapped a scarf around him. This intimate act startled Renzi, but Gu Xiaoshan was nonchnt about it, he asked with a voice that could not be anymore ordinary, ¡°Have you worn your gloves?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that cold.¡± ¡°There¡¯s heating indoors, of course it¡¯s not cold in here.¡± Renzi looked out of the window, only then did he discover he was in a ce with snow. ¡°Where is this ce?¡± Renzi asked in rm. ¡°Country C.¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied. ¡°Why... Why are we in Country C? Did, did we elope?¡± Renzi¡¯s thoughts drifted away, imagining which channels he should use to sell his Lamborghini after losing his dad¡¯s financial support. Gu Xiaoshan looked at him like he was an idiot, ¡°We¡¯re on holiday.¡± ¡°Oh, ok.¡± Renzi was dumbstruck. Renzi pulled on his gloves and followed Gu Xiaoshan out. They drove towards the city, and Renzi did not even think to ask where they were going. He was used to Gu XiaoShan leading the way. After Gu Xiaoshan parked the car, they strolled around the mall. After hearing that Gu Xiaoshan wanted to pick a present, Renzi then knew that they were going to visit a local friend of Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°You should get a bottle of liquor, it definitely won¡¯t go wrong.¡± Renzi pointed at a bottle on the shelf with a ¡°Yu¡±bel, ¡°If you have to buy one, just buy the liquor produced by our Yu family, the quality is assured!¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°You¡¯re no longer the president of thepany already, but you¡¯re still so supportive of the Yus!¡± ¡°So what if I¡¯m not the president? My brother¡¯s still the president, we¡¯re all family, it¡¯s the same thing.¡± Gu Xiaoshan always admired this aspect of Renzi. Having been the president for so many years, then being switched suddenly, Renzi did not make any fuss. Also, he was sincerely still on good terms with his brother who stole his position, and there waspletely no sign of discord. It seemed that Renzi was a person who was contented with what he had, honestly believing that ¡®everything worked out for the best¡¯. Just like now, Renzi was able to quickly ept that fact that he just had sex with his buddy, and could cidlye to the mall together with him. Going to someone¡¯s house, Renzi thought that they could also gift flowers on top of liquor. So, he asked, ¡°Should we buy flowers?¡± ¡°Sure, we¡¯ll buy some roses.¡± Then, Gu Xiaoshan bought a stalk of rose from the florist and pushed it into Renzi¡¯s arms. ¡°For you.¡± Renzi¡¯s face flushed. ¡°What the hell?¡± ¡°Showing my love.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°Showing love?¡± Renzi was confused, thinking over it, he said, ¡°What ¡®showing love¡¯, I think you¡¯re just ying a prank of me, making me carry such a huge flower. Walking on the street with it, I¡¯ll looks so weird, especially when there are no pretty girls around me.¡± Hearing the words ¡°pretty girls¡±, Gu Xiaoshan immediately frowned. ¡°You promised me that you¡¯ll stop thinking about pretty girls.¡± ¡°I made such a ridiculous promise?¡± Renzi¡¯s memories were still stuck in that time period when he changed three girlfriends in half a year. Only a moment ago did Gu Xiaoshan wanted to present Renzi with the world¡¯s most beautiful flower. Now, all he wanted to do was to pinch this person to death. There was truly a fine line between love and hate. Wait for them to go back home and he would regret it! Renzi carried the flowers as Gu Xiaoshan carried the liquor. Crossing a street, they reached the entrance of a small house with a garden. Gu Xiaoshan seemed very familiar with the ce, entering the garden, he knocked on the door. Soon, a blond hair, blue-eyed man of around thirty years of age opened the door for them. Gu Xiaoshan greeted him warmly, ¡°It¡¯s been awhile, Walter.¡± Walter eximed, ¡°What a beautiful rose! Could it be for me?¡± Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Of course not, such a beautiful red rose is can only be gifted to the person I love.¡± Hearing this, Renzi¡¯s head steamed with anger. He suspected that there was really something wrong with him, why did he always end up in such weird rtionships. Going into the house, Renzi ced the rose aside and removed his gloves, cing them on the area where the house owner directed him. Upon putting his gloves down, Gu Xiaoshan came over and held his hand. Before he could say anything, Gu Xiaoshan tugged him along. Why is he holding my hand? Renzi¡¯s palm started getting a little sweaty, whereas Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s palm were very dry and very warm, just like fine cashmere. To Gu Xiaoshan, holding Renzi¡¯s hand was already a habit, and so he did not consider so many things unlike Renzi. Pulling him to the living room, they met Walter¡¯s lover ¡ª a boy of eighteen or neen, his looks very beautiful, like a model on a magazine. Looking at this gay couple, Renzi thought, was this the ¡°pregnant woman effect¡±? Why is it that after suddenly discovering that I¡¯ve turned gay, wherever I go, there are gays around me. Renzi¡¯s family and the Gu family were old friends. The two of them had yed together from young, and they even went to the same kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school. However, as Renzi¡¯s grades were too lousy, he was unable to be university ssmates with ¡°other people¡¯s children¡± Gu Xiaoshan. However, their friendship still remained strong. Gu Xiaoshan was a few years older than Renzi. He usually took good care of Renzi, except for those unexpected moments when he would y tricks on him. Towards Gu Xiaoshan, Renzi also had some unexinable reliance, treating him as though he was his actual older brother. Looking at it now, they were also not brothers. How could an older brother do such things to him on the bed? They were really on a carefree holiday. If he did not see Gu Xiaoshan over the past few days, Renzi would not have believed that Gu Xiaoshan could have such a rxed break. Although Renzi had also once been apany president, but that was also for fun. He would throw everything to his subordinates, only signing some documents and attending some meetings,pletely different from Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s work scope. Gu Xiaoshan was really very busy, having known him for so long, Renzi had never seen him take such a long break before. If not for Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s daily work calls, video conferences, perusal of documents etc., he would have thought that just like him, Gu Xiaoshan had been removed from his position. ¡°Why... why did you take a such a long break?¡± Renzi could not help but ask. Gu Xiaoshan smiled as he looked through his documents, ¡°To apany you.¡± Renzi¡¯s heart again caved in and started fluttering. He was starting to seriously suspect his sexual orientation. To only suspect his sexual orientation now, was it a little toote? Chapter 3 Chapter 3 ¡°Is it really year 2028 now?¡± Renzi fell onto the bed, curling up on it like a cat, staring at Gu Xiaoshan skeptically. Gu Xiaoshan ignored his ridiculous question, so Renzi felt that this was a confirmed matter. After walking around on the streets, looking at his phone, hisputer, and his chat with Walter, everything was giving him the same answer: it was already year 2028. ¡°Impossible!¡± Renzi truly wanted to tell himself that. But what was so impossible about this? Gu Xiaoshan and him even had sex already. Now, everything was possible. The reality was, upon waking up, he travelled ten years into the future, and even had sex with Gu Xiaoshan. It was just like what Gu Xiaoshan said. Renzi was the embodiment of his name, very tenacious, able to adapt to any and every change in his situation. He could quickly straighten out his thoughts, then start to ept his reality. (T/N: Renzi¡¯s Ren(ÈÍ) means tenacious.) There was not much difficulty in epting the truth. Year 2028, technology had developed even further, and everything was even more convenient. As for his personal life, he actually had no objections towards the intimacy with Gu Xiaoshan. Maybe he had lost his memories, but his body was still very honest. Gu Xiaoshan treated him very well, and he also gradually got used to these interactions that were a lot more intimate than the past. There was nothing to object to. They had sex nearly every day, and also kissed very often. At the start, when Gu Xiaoshan kissed him, Renzi still felt very strange about it. However, he soon got used to it, and just like Gu Xiaoshan, treated their kisses as though nothing could be more natural about it. Gu Xiaoshan liked to kiss him, not only did he kiss his lips, but also his eyes, his brow, his corbone, his fingers... Anywhere that could be kissed, Gu Xiaoshan would kiss it. Many of the kisses were not lustful, but like eating a biscuit when there was nothing to do, he kissed him whenever he felt like it. Renzi had never thought that Gu Xiaoshan was someone who liked kissing so much, and he had also not expected that he himself would like it so much as well. As a good friend of Gu Xiaoshan, Renzi had heard someints from his ex-es directly. Once off the bed, Gu Xiaoshan would be very distant, unless he was flirting, he did not like kissing very much. Renzi himself had many girlfriends before as well, he thought, if those girlfriends liked kissing as much as Gu Xiaoshan, he might not be able to stand it as well. It was until this moment, Renzi finally remembered that he was a heterosexual, while Gu Xiaoshan only dated guys. Renzi had met all his previous partners before, thinking of them now, he actually started getting jealous. This jealousy stabbed into Renzi¡¯s heart like needles, causing him pain. He suddenly registered that he was really in love with Gu Xiaoshan. The fine line between love and hate was really too thin. In front of the window with snow drifting outside, Gu Xiaoshan finished his video conference, cing his empty coffee cup onto the table, folding up his napkin, he looked at Renzi who was in a daze on the sofa. At the start, Gu Xiaoshan did not mind him too much, but now he also felt the weirdness of Renzi already. As Renzi¡¯spanion, a lover of ten years, Gu Xiaoshan could not help but worry. ¡°What¡¯s going on with you?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I say it already!¡± Renzi scratched his head in frustration, then, just like the tyrannosaurus from Jurassic Park, his two arms in front of him and roaring, ¡°I¡ª Lost¡ª My¡ª Memories!¡± The first time Gu Xiaoshan heard about this, he had thought it was only a joke. Now, he had to really consider it. ¡°You¡¯re serious?¡± Gu Xiaoshan stared piercingly at Renzi. ¡°I¡¯ve never been more truthful in my life!¡± Renzi leapt up, his face full of consternation. With his bare feet, he paced on the handmade carpet made of indian cotton. He must be telling the truth, Gu Xiaoshan thought. Renzi¡¯s acting ability was very poor. He shut hisputer, his heart troubled as well. However, the more worried Gu Xiaoshan got, the more he was used to putting on a calm expression. Smiling slightly, as though he was not very bothered, he even cracked a joke. ¡°That¡¯s so funny, you really don¡¯t remember anything, but you still had sex with me?¡± Renzi was about to bite back, but then he saw Gu Xiaoshan crouching down in front of him, helping him put on the slippers with rabbit fur. Gu Xiaoshan warned him, ¡°Don¡¯t catch a cold.¡± Renzi¡¯s heart instantly became as soft as the rabbit fur on his feet ¡ª Brother Xiaoshan, being like this, was not bad at all. Renzi threw himself onto the sofa in despair. The sofa was soft like clouds, and the powder blue walls also gave off a dreamy feeling. It was like he had broke into someone dream, only that it was not his. Until Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s weightnded on him, then he felt a bite on his neck, followed by a budding kiss, all these actions brought him back to reality. Having just announced his amnesia, and not remembering that he and Gu Xiaoshan now shared a lovers¡¯ rtionship, Renzi still crumbled easily under Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s flirtations, and somehow found himself pressed into the sofa. It was time to change the sofa cover again. Actually, Gu Xiaoshan, like Renzi, felt anxious as well. However, he had to bring out the steadiness of being ¡°Brother Xiaoshan¡±. If he too fell into a panic, Renzi would probably have to break down. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s worries mainly derived from his fear that ¡°Renzi turned back to being straight¡±. So, he had to quickly andpletely perform an act of devoted love, to prove that Renzi was ¡°too gay to turn back straight¡±. As long as he was still gay, things could still work out. As long as he was still gay, there was nothing Gu Xiaoshan could not handle. Also, from how Renzi reacted, there was an eighty percent chance he liked him anyway. Gu Xiaoshan settled his own worries, then leaned against the sofa reassuringly. ¡°Heterosexual, heh.¡± The heterosexual Renzi was very ashamed, ¡°I also don¡¯t know what happened...¡± Gu Xiaoshan caressed Renzi¡¯s back, as though calming a nervous kitten, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll bring you to the doctor tomorrow.¡± Tugging at the fringed edges of the french sofa, Renzi stared at Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face that looked as though it was asking for a beating. There was no need to see the doctor anymore. On the second day, Renzi recovered ¡ª ¡°Ah, I remember everything now.¡± Renzi¡¯s voice was very casual, ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Gu Xiaoshan, having fretted over nothing the entire night, stared at Renzi doubtfully. Too bad, Renzi¡¯s expression did not expose anything. Today, in year 2028, Renzi finally understood everything. He did not ¡°lose his memories¡±, but had ¡°transmigrated¡± instead. Falling asleep on the 3rd of June in 2018, he woke up and found that he had transmigrated to the 4th of November in 2028, discovering that he was in Country C. Living anxiously for half a month, then falling asleep on the 24th of November in 2028, he woke up and again found that he had transmigrated back to the 4th of June in 2018. He was still him, Gu Xiaoshan was still Gu Xiaoshan, only that they were at different parts of the timeline. Such an extraordinary incident, if he had not experienced it himself, he would not believe it too. So, the Renzi on the 24th of November in 2028 spent a long time before he finally understood this bizarre incident. He decided to tell his partner a harmless lie, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve remembered everything again.¡± Gu Xiaoshan studied Renzi for awhile, then said, ¡°Let¡¯s just go see the doctor anyway.¡± Seemed like he had no choice but to go. 04/06/2018, Monday, Rose Hotel, Presidential Suite, Bed. Renzi slowly opened his eyes. What he saw was no longer thosevender walls, but distinctive oil painting of roses on the dome of the hotel room. Seeing those bright red roses and jade-green leaves, Renzi was startled awake. ¡°This is Rose Hotel!¡± Wasn¡¯t I in Country C being gay with Brother Xiaoshan? How, how did... how did I return to Rose Hotel? Renzi¡¯s head ached painfully, just the time when he just found himself in Country C in 2028. His vision was blurry, his temples pounding, it was as though he had taken a very long flight and was feeling extremely jetgged. He grabbed at the watch on the table, and learnt that it was the 4th of June in 2018. ¡°Oh fuck!¡± Renzi swore in his limited english vocabry. ¡°Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck!¡± While sounding like a broken record, Renzi ran to the bathroom, turning on the shower, he poured cold water over his burning head. Am I going crazy? Seeing this scene, the butler was astonished. He quickly went to ask if he needed any help. Renzi was starting to suspect that he had drank fake alcoholst night, and threatened to report the concierge department. The butler replied politely, ¡°All the alcoholst night was under your Yu n¡¯s brand.¡± Renzi choked and shoo-ed the butler away. Thinking about it, he called the current CEO of the Yupany, which happened to be his own brother. ¡°Is there something wrong with our liquor?¡± Hearing that, CEO Yu Yuntao replied, ¡°You drank too much again, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Um...¡± Renzi mumbled. ¡°Yesterday, you ordered a million yuan worth of liquor. After drinking about 20,000yuan worth of it, you poured the rest into the swimming pool of Rose Hotel to imitate the ancient idea of steeping in wine and surrounded by women, did you forget that?¡± Chapter 4 Chapter 4 ¡°Yesterday, you ordered a million yuan worth of liquor. After drinking about 20,000yuan worth of it, you poured the rest into the swimming pool of Rose Hotel to imitate the ancient idea of steeping in wine and surrounded by women, did you forget that?¡± Renzi really could not remember it, but it did sound like something he would do when drunk. After all, he was already a silly fool while sober, under the influence of alcohol, he was even more of a dumbass. ¡°Fine. Later on I¡¯ll get the secretary to send you the invoice and videos, and deduct the sum from your allowance ordingly.¡± Finished, Yu Yuntao hung up the phone decisively. The pounding in Renzi¡¯s head increased. He called the concierge to deliver some painkillers. After taking them with some warm water, he felt much better. However, when he saw the bill for the pool cleaning fees that was delivered together with the pills, his head started to hurt again. Last night was supposed to be the supermodel Yang Yihan¡¯s birthday. This female model had been very popr recently, and was also Renzi¡¯s newest object of pursuit. As a suitor, Renzi had arranged a birthday party at this luxury hotel for Yang Yihan, and even confessed his feelings publicly, only to be rejected brutally. Renzi then started to drink away his sorrows, and went into a drunk craze. Whenever Renzi got crazy drunk, he never made people suffer, only himself. After creating a pool of alcohol, he jumped in and nearly drowned. The whole scene was chaotic, and even the birthday girl Yang Yihan quickly left the venue in embarrassment. The hotel manager also quickly alerted Gu Xiaoshan. After all, this Rose Hotel was part of the Gu¡¯s empire. Gu Xiaoshan was at a meeting overseas, after hearing this, he was also very worried, and reproached the manager. ¡°Didn¡¯t I ask you to watch that fool closely!¡± The manager immediately disassociated his staff from the incident. ¡°We couldn¡¯t hold him back. Also, who would have thought he would be like this? However, it wasn¡¯t too bad, he only choked on a couple of mouthfuls of water, and was fine after that. We¡¯ve already asked the hotel¡¯s medical staff to look over him, there¡¯s nothing wrong with him. He only drank too much, and we¡¯ve sent him to the presidential suite already.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was still anxious, ¡°Did you arrange a butler for him?¡± The manager nodded, ¡°We did, we did.¡± Gu Xiaoshan warned, ¡°Let the butler stay with him the entire night and watch over him, don¡¯t let any more trouble happen. He is the Yu family¡¯s gold chalice, if anything happens to him, we won¡¯t be able to afford the damages.¡± The next morning, Gu Xiaoshan gave the manager a call, asking about Renzi. The manager was startled, it should be around midnight where Gu Xiaoshan was, seemed like Yu Renzi this fool was really a ¡°gold chalice¡±. So, he replied factually, ¡°Second Young Master Yu has already awoken, and said that he has a headache. Also, he used us of giving him fake alcohol.¡± Gu Xiaoshan chuckled, ¡°Fine, as long as he¡¯s ok. Write a bill for him, don¡¯t worry about it. Whatever that¡¯s additional, add it. Whatever that needs to be billed, just bill him ordingly. You all should not work for nothing, after all, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± The managerughingly agreed. Actually, without Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s instructions, the manager had already listed many items in the bill already. The numbers followed one after another, and the total sum was very impressive. Renzi was definitely a fool with money, without looking carefully, he signed the bill. As for the reason of his inattentiveness, one was that his usual expenses were already like this. The other was that, he was still distracted by the Year 2028 incident. Was that a dream he had after drinking too much? However, it did not seem like a dream. If it was, it was too real. Renzi even looked up on some dream research. Dreams were not continuous, and the logic did not work out... Also, there was no way a person would be able to read in a dream, as the words would be blurry. He would also not be able to see his reflection in the mirror, as mirrors in the dream would be distorted... Dreams were easily forgotten, upon waking up, seventy to eighty percent of the details should fade away, andpletely forgotten after brushing his teeth... But this dream of 2028, itpletely did not follow the regtions of a dream. He could remember every single detail precisely. In 2028, he read, he looked in the mirror, and his life was very ordinary. Other than ¡°having sex with Gu Xiaoshan¡±, every thing else was logical. He could even remember the decorations for that vi, and the feeling of those rabbit-fur slippers were fresh in his mind ¡ª no need to mention the sensation of having sex with Gu Xiaoshan. That was really too good, to feel so high in a dream, that it felt like he was flying, this pleasure was something he had never experienced before. In this area, Brother Xiaoshan was truly impressive ¡ª Pooh! The fuck, what the hell was he thinking. But it was really very high. Too impressive. Renzi patted his own face, asking himself to wake up.Lucky for him, his phone vibrated at that moment, interrupting his thoughts. When the phone connected, it was his father¡¯s roaring ¡ª seemed like he had appeared on the news because of his crazy act of ¡°steeping in wine¡± to chase some skirt. The old mister shouted, full of vitality, ¡°My cane! Where¡¯s my cane!¡± No need to worry, old Mister Yu was very healthy, he did not need the cane to assist him. He only wanted a weapon on hand to beat his child. After transmitting this roar of fury, Renzi¡¯s older brother Yu Yuntao asked him to look himself up online. Turning on theputer, Renzi browsed through his social mediawork. He discovered a bunch of marketing ounts posting articles with very eye-catching titles like ¡°Prodigal Rich Second Generation Chasing Goddess¡±, ¡°Second Young Master Yu Steeps Himself in Wine, Calling Yang YiHan His DaJi¡±, ¡°Second Young Master Yu Got Drunk and Jumped Into a Self-Made Alcohol Pool, Nearly Drowned and Became a Drunken Prawn¡±, ¡°Yu¡¯s Empire¡¯s Assistant CEO¡¯s Confession Rejected Brutally By Yang Yihan, Committing Suicide for Love, Jumping into a Pool¡±... (T/N: DaJi was a concubine of the King Zhou of Shang in ancient China, who was med for the corruption of King Zhou. Here¡¯s the wiki, it¡¯s pretty interesting.) Yu Yuntao spoke, ¡°It¡¯s mostly Yang Yihan who bought these headlines, do you want them removed?¡± Renzi shook his head, ¡°There¡¯s no need. I¡¯m already used to it, whatever.¡± Yu Yuntao was resigned, ¡°You should be more aware. Now you¡¯ve angered our dad like this. You better note home for now, and look for a ce to shelter from his fury.¡± Renzi fretted, ¡°Where can I go if I don¡¯t go home?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you just go to your Brother Xiaoshan¡¯s ce to stay for a few days?¡± Suddenly awkward, Renzi spoke, ¡°Uh, isn¡¯t he overseas now?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you have the key to his apartment? You¡¯ve already went over so many times without announcing it.¡± Renzi really had nothing to say after this. Seeing that Yu Yuntao was going to mention the old incident of that ¡°stormy night when Renzi was beaten up by his dad with his cane with the gold dragon head, Renzi ran away in the rain, dripping wet and carrying his pillow as he ran into Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s house crying ¡®my dad beat me¡¯¡±, Renzi hurriedly hung up his phone, preventing the reiteration of this dark history. Chapter 5 Chapter 5 The houses of the Yu family and the Gu family were very close to each other, both located in the same vi district area halfway up the mountain. However, after reaching maturity, Gu Xiaoshan mostly stayed in his apartment in the city, and Renzi¡¯s key was for this apartment. The source of this thing was also very silly. Renzi and his dad had a fight, and he wanted to run away from home, so he went to a hotel belonging to the Gus. However, he discovered that his cards had all been frozen by old Mister Yu. He did not expect his dad to be so heartless, and called Gu Xiaoshan for help. Gu Xiaoshan then put him up in his own apartment. After Renzi and his dad made up, he still held on to the key, and would asionally go over to the apartment to stay. When Yu Yuntao first knew about this, he was also shocked. ¡°You always show up without any warning, aren¡¯t you afraid of seeing something?¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to see? It¡¯s not as if it¡¯s a haunted house!¡± Yu Yuntao realised that speaking to his little brother, he could not be so euphemistic. ¡± Gu Xiaoshan has so many boyfriends, aren¡¯t you afraid of any embarrassment if you happen across them?¡± Renzi tilted his head and thought about it, ¡°But Brother Xiaoshan never brings anyone home.¡± Gu Xiaoshan never brought anyone home, and neither did he like going to other people¡¯s ce. His usual choice was a hotel under the Gu¡¯s g. Renzi wanted to remain at the hotel for a few more days. However, when he checked his bank bnce on his phone, he discovered that he did not have enough money ¡ª ah, right! He still had to pay for the exorbitant bill after the chaos of ¡°steeping in wine¡±, and his allowance had also been deducted because of this incident. Together with his car, and some loan payments, he did not have anything left for this month ¡ª and he might even needed to borrow some money from Gu Xiaoshan. Renzi felt that he really had some difficulties facing Gu Xiaoshan at the moment ¡ª logically speaking, nothing had happened between them. However, his heart was feelingplicated, as though he could not step out of his identity of being ¡°Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s lover¡±. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s apartment was very neat. It was located on a high storey, facing a good direction, and had enough sunlight shining in. The walls of the bedroom were avender purple ¡ª just like the walls of the vi that he stayed with Gu Xiaoshan in during 2028. Renziy on the bed, again thinking about those extremely vivid scenes. Out of frustration, he covered his eyes with his hand, determined to get rid of these stray thoughts, but to no avail. The more he was unwilling to think of them, the more these memories clung onto him. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s tenderness haunted him like a ghost, appearing when he did not pay attention, frightening him out of his senses. However, it did not want his life, only winding around him, refusing to dissipate. Renzi¡¯s current mental state was somewhat fragile, any disturbance and he would be very startled. His phone rang again, and he got another shock. Looking at it, it was an unknown number. His first reaction was that it was a work-rted call. But thinking about it, he was only the assistant CEO, no one would be after him for disappearing from work for only two days. After all, when he was the CEO, he was also frequently absent from work. Thepany, whether he was there or not, would run on as usual. If he was not around, it might even run faster. Could it be another junk call? Bewildered, Renzi answered the call, and a somewhat familiar voice sounded. ¡°Hello, is this Second Young Master Yu?¡± Renzi vaguely acknowledged it, and asked, ¡°Sorry, you are?¡± The other person was not embarrassed about it. ¡°I¡¯m He Jun.¡± Renzi still could not put a face to this name. He Jun then exined, ¡°We¡¯ve met once, at Jichan Estate. It was in April. I prepared tea for you, and youplimented it. I¡¯m still pleased about thatpliment.¡± Renzi then remembered. Jichan Estate was a manor-styled hotel under the Gu group, catering to guests who were looking for high-end luxury and privacy. Renzi himself only went there a few times a year, speaking about it, he seemed to remember someone like that. However, Renzi was a heartless person with poor memory. At a party, when he saw a beauty and wanted ask her for her contact details, he was reminded by his assistant, ¡°That¡¯s your ex-girlfriend!¡± For him to remember He Jun whom he had only met once, it was too difficult for him. After mentioning Jichan Estate, in April, drinking tea, Renzi had a vague recollection of it. Still, he could not remember He Jun¡¯s face, only the atmosphere of the drizzling rain apanying the tea, and that elegant and gentle air, those had left a deeper impression on him. He seemed to be Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s most recent lover. Thinking about this, the appearance of the elegantd in Renzi¡¯s memory suddenly became hateful ¡ª what elegant and gentle, poo! How sissy! Brother Xiaoshan was so manly, how could this sissy fellow be worthy of him? Not hearing Renzi¡¯s reply, He Jun must have started panicking a little. However, his tone was still very unhurried. ¡°You still can¡¯t remember me? It¡¯s ok, as long as you don¡¯t think I¡¯m a scammer.¡± Then heughed lightly. Renzi realised that he was being somewhat impolite, and was a little remorseful. He gave a quick dryugh, ¡°Remember, of course I remember you. It was still drizzling that day, wasn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Thank you for remembering it.¡± Renzi also became polite, ¡°You¡¯re a friend of Brother Xiaoshan, how can I not remember you? Oh... Talking about this, how did you get my number?¡± ¡°You gave me your name card.¡± Hearing this, Renzi should feel awkward. However, He Jun had an ability, that gentle voice and warm tone, like a violin¡¯s melody, could make such words sound harmonious and pleasant. He Jun continued, ¡°Is this not a good time? I¡¯m sorry to have disturb you so suddenly.¡± ¡°No, no!¡± Renzi was thin-skinned, and he was most afraid of hearing courtesies like this. ¡°I... I¡¯m only just hungover.¡± He Jun should know the reason for that, he was within that circle, he must have seen those headlines everywhere. However, he did not mention it, ¡°Then, you really must take care of your self. I have some tea over here that¡¯s good for hangovers. If you need it, I can send some to you.¡± Renzi quickly rejected him, ¡°No need, no need for that. I¡¯m feeling a lot better now. You... did you look for me about something?¡± Only now did He Jun came to his point, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s nothing much, I might just be worrying over nothing. Mr. Gu has been overseas for nearly a month already, right?¡± Renzi counted the days, ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right.¡± ¡°When did youst contact him?¡± Renzi froze. ¡°Ah... When he reached there he sent me a text. I think that was it. After that, he didn¡¯t contact me again.¡± Then, he felt this could not express his position of being ¡°Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s closest friend¡± and rapidly added, ¡°He¡¯s quite busy.¡± He Junughed, ¡°No doubt, he¡¯s very busy. However, I haven¡¯t been able to contact him these past couple of days, I¡¯m afraid that he... Of course, it might be because he¡¯s busy, and don¡¯t want anyone to disturb him. I¡¯m just asking casually.¡± Renzi¡¯s heart flipped, and started worrying, ¡°Ok, I know, I¡¯ll try to contact him.¡± ¡°Then I really have to trouble you. I still have another presumptuous request ¡ª whether you can get in contact with him or not, could you just let me know anyway? Just a word is fine, I hope it isn¡¯t too troublesome.¡± ¡°No, no it¡¯s not. It¡¯s no trouble.¡± Renzi replied straightforwardly. ¡°Then, can I add you on my social media ounts?¡± Renzi agreed to that too. Hanging up, Renzi urgently dialled Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s private mobile number. The ringing of the line continued, making people fearful. Renzi felt that his attitude towards Gu Xiaoshan had changed unprecedentedly ¡ª his never before felt concern for Gu Xiaoshan, his inexplicable enmity for Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s lover... ¡°Hello?¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s crisp voice broke the constant ringing, and calmed Renzi¡¯s worried frenzy. ¡°Ah...¡± Renzi opened his mouth wide, but could not say a word. ¡°How much did you drink this time?¡± Resignation could be heard in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s voice. ¡°No, no, I didn¡¯t drink.¡± Renzi spoke diffidently. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Renzi stumbled over his words, ¡°Uh... uh, this thing, it¡¯s actually like this...¡± With a long-suffering tone, Gu Xiaoshan spoke. ¡°Young Master Yu, it¡¯s 2am over here. I¡¯ve also worked til dawn 3 days in a row already, I hope what you have to say is very important.¡± Chapter 6 Chapter 6 ¡°No, no...¡± For some unknown reason, Renzi did not want to mention He Jun. He even wished that Gu Xiaoshan would never remember that there was this He Jun person. After a bout of stuttering, Renzi finally thought of what he wanted to say. ¡°I ran away from home, and I don¡¯t have any money in my pocket...¡± The two seconds that Gu Xiaoshan remained silent, Renzi felt both ashamed and resentful. After that pause, Gu Xiaoshan spoke up. ¡°Where are you now?¡± ¡°In, in your apartment.¡± Gu Xiaoshan seemed to somewhat rx. ¡°Then, just stay there. There should be about 30 to 40 thousand yuan in the cab by the bed of the master bedroom, use it judiciously.¡± Renzi nodded. ¡°Understood.¡± Again, Gu Xiaoshan warned, ¡°I¡¯ll be back in two days, try not to go out too often and fool around. If there¡¯s anything you really want to eat, just go to my hotel. You can eat at the restaurant on credit.¡± ¡°Credit? I¡¯ll still have to pay?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°Of course, including the cash I gave you, you¡¯ll need to pay them all back. You want to eat for free? Renzi, are you shameless?¡± Then, he hung up. Renzi was not surprised. Gu Xiaoshan was a typical businessman, when it came to money matters, he was very principled. This also had to do with the Gu family¡¯s education. Ever since elementary school, to buy even a ballpoint pen, Gu Xiaoshan had to fill in a deration form. His allowance was calcted based on his grades. The Gu family¡¯s way of doing things was very clear. If Renzi had said to ¡°borrow money¡± for ¡°urgent needs¡±, it meant that he would have to pay back every cent he owed. If not, Gu Xiaoshan may even chase this debt all the way back to the Yu family home. However, if Gu Xiaoshan said it was a gift to Renzi, whether it was a cheap can of coke, or an expensive sports car, as long as it was a gift, he had never asked for anything in return. Renzi walked to the door of the master bedroom ¡ª although he came over to stay frequently, but because of basic manners, he rarely went into other people¡¯s room. If it was like before, he would have just heartlessly walked in and retrieved the money, but now, he was very apprehensive. He could not exin it. He also did not know where this apprehension came from. ¡ª But he really wanted to go in, despite not being to exin why. At the same time, he was also ashamed about this desire, for some unknown reason. Barefooted, he stood outside the door for very long, but still did not dare to turn the door knob. The doorbell rang. Renzi jolted, running from the second floor of the duplex apartment down the spiral staircase. Stepping on the parquet floor, he flew to the door and looked at the security feed. In the screen was the huge face of a husky ¡ª ¡°Ah, Ha-cube!¡± Renzi recognised his dog that he had raised for three years ¡ª it was a birthday present from Gu Xiaoshan. Originally, Renzi had came up with a jubnt name for it ¡ª ¡°Hahaha¡±. However, when walking the dog, he discovered a problem. In the park, Renzi kept shouting ¡°Hahaha, where are you¡±, ¡°Hahaha, stop running¡±, ¡°Hahaha, stop pooping everywhere¡±... Finally, he changed his name to ¡°Ha-cube¡±. Yu Yuntao had asked someone to send this dog over. ¡°Bro, why did you ask someone to bring Ha-cube over without letting me know?¡± Renzi stroke Ha-cube¡¯s head as he whined into the phone. Yu Yuntao replied, ¡°Your Ha-cube has been missing you, and refused to eat.¡± Renzi carried Ha-cube to the window, ¡°I haven¡¯t eaten too. I don¡¯t have any more money. I¡¯ll starve together with Ha-cube... You know that right?¡± ¡°I know.¡± Yu Yuntao then hung up the phone. Were they really brothers? They were really brothers. It was not that Ha-cube missed Renzi, without Renzi, Ha-cube would still eat and drink. However, when their dad saw Ha-cube, he would be immediately reminded of his second son. Thinking of his second son, he would instantly fly into a rage, and so Yu Yuntao got someone to bring Ha-cube away. Renzi pulled out Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s social media ount, and sent him Ha-cube¡¯s photo. ¡°Ha-cube is here to stay as well.¡± Actually, there was no need to mention this at all, but for some reason, Renzi just wanted to talk to Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s reply: ¡°Look after him properly. You¡¯ll have to pay for everything he damages.¡± Renzi carried Ha-cube and locked him into his kennel ¡ª yes, you might not believe it, but in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s apartment was a kennel for Ha-cube. Ha-cube was a ¡°previous offender¡±. It had once turned Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s apartment into a mess, demolishing a set of custom-built furniture that was flown in from Northern Europe. At the ends of his patience ¡ª Gu Xiaoshan got Ha-cube a kennel. Ha-cube realised that it was about to be locked into the kennel, it hurriedly escaped, running around in a frenzy. Renzi shouted ¡°Ha-cube¡±, and ran after it. Running to the door of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s bedroom, Ha-cube stopped, as though it really wanted to go in. Renzi brightened, ¡°You want to go in and take a look?¡± He even convinced himself that it was the dog who wanted to go in, not him, everything was because of the dog. Renzi opened the door and entered, discovering that the walls were still of that familiarvender purple, the furnishings very simr. Seeing that Ha-cube was about to mark its territory, Renzi quickly picked it up and pushed it into the bathroom of the master bedroom and locked the door, preventing him from damaging Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s room. Renzi cautiously sat on the mattress, registering that the feel of it was very simr to the one in his dreams. It seemed like this was Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s preferred softness for his mattress. On top of the cab by the bed was a woven basket. In it were tissues, nail clippers and small items like these. This woven basket was exceptionally ugly, aplete mismatch with the furnishings of the bedroom ¡ª Renzi recognised it on sight. This was what he had made during a craft lesson in elementary school ¡ª the only item that had ever achieved a passing grade in his craft lessons. With a historic grade of 61 marks, he gleefully brought it to Gu Xiaoshan and bragged about it, and even gave it to him. At that time, Gu Xiaoshan was still young, and his words were very direct. ¡°Such an ugly thing, why would I want it?¡± However, Renzi always had a very strong spirit since young, he smiled, ¡°You can use it to put scrap paper in it.¡± Looking at it now, it really was used as a holder of scrap items. Renzi rummaged through the cabs, and discovered that there really was nothing secretive hidden among the belongings. There were also no ¡°adult¡± items, seemed like Gu Xiaoshan really never brought his lovers home. Renzi¡¯s phone suddenly vibrated, giving him a shock ¡ª oh god, he clearly had permission to enter the bedroom, but somehow his conscience felt guilty about it, which should not be the case. Looking at this, he was really unsuited to do any bad deeds in this life. Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Renzi¡¯s phone suddenly vibrated, giving him a shock ¡ª oh god, he clearly had permission to enter the bedroom, but somehow his conscience felt guilty about it, which should not be the case. Looking at this, he was really unsuited to do any bad deeds in this life. His palm lined with cold sweat, he pulled out his phone from his pocket to see a message from He Jun. Only then did he remembered that he had promised to reply him, but had forgotten all about it. However, He Jun¡¯s text was not a reminder about it, but a recipe for a hangover tea, saying that it would be beneficial to Renzi. Renzi felt embarrassed about it, and immediately replied. ¡°Thanks. I just gave a call to Brother Xiaoshan. He said everything¡¯s fine, just that he¡¯s very busy. Don¡¯t worry.¡± He Jun: ¡°Thank you very much. Now I can rx. By the way, did he know that I¡¯m the one asking?¡± Renzi was honest about it. ¡°I didn¡¯t tell him.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. I was actually worried that he would think that I was too naggy.¡± Renzi was taken aback. What? It¡¯s like this? I still thought if Brother Xiaoshan knew about He Jun¡¯s concern he would be touched by it! I should have just told Brother Xiaoshan... Oh, wait, that¡¯s not right... Thinking about this, Renzi was also rmed by his own thoughts. What am I doing? How can I try to make people seem bad? Am I also this cruel? Renzi left Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s room as though he was running away, even forgetting that Ha-cube was still locked in the bathroom. He was extremely dispirited, but did not want to drink more alcohol, and so grabbed a few packets of lemon tea. Drinking the cold lemon tea through a straw while watching a lengthy artistic film ying on the television ¡ª a beautiful man on screen spoke in a low voice. ¡°Anyone can be vicious, as long as you¡¯ve tasted what jealousy is...¡± Jealousy... This word pierced into Renzi¡¯s heart. He looked at the gloomy Leslie Cheung on the television. Am I jealous too? Will I also be vicious? After bing vicious, can I be as good looking as Leslie Cheung? (T/N: Leslie Cheung was a famous Hong Kong actor and singer who happened to be bisexual.) This issue of ¡°jealousy¡± and ¡°vicious¡±, firmly grabbed onto Renzi¡¯s heart on this rare asion of watching something artistic. Renzi stared at the screen, watching the scenes of the desert, the lonely beauty, then, as he reflected, he ¡ª fell asleep. This film was really very boring. To reflect on life was somethingpletely unsuitable for him. He decided to go with the flow instead. He thought that he was not the type to turn vicious, after all, he was so stupid. Who would not like a person like He Jun, whose words were always so pleasant to hear? As for him? Gu Xiaoshan had alwaysmented that he was a ¡°fish without a brain, who could not say anything decent, and could only blow bubbles and make a fool out of himself¡±. Once, Ha-cube had stuck its head into theundry basket and could not pull itself out. Renzi took a photo and sent it to Gu Xiaoshan, and Gu Xiaoshan had asked if he was taking a selfie. Clearly, in the eyes of Gu Xiaoshan, Renzi¡¯s image was so dreadful! He was just a dog! And a dog like Ha-cube! Renzi had never felt so depressed before. This was a rare instance in his life in which he was examining himself ¡ª then realised that his life could not hold up to the examination. Intelligence, he had none. Wealth, it was his dad¡¯s. Capabilities, none existed ¡ª Of course, his ability to create trouble for his dad was still pretty strong. The more he thought about it, the more hopeless he felt, and so sent a text to an old friend. ¡°Hei Zi, I¡¯m in despair!¡± Hei Zi thought he was disconste over the matters of Yang Yihan, so replied, ¡°It¡¯s fine, there are still other girls! Come to my club tonight, half price on models, and they¡¯ll only apany you!¡± Renzi frowned, ¡°I don¡¯t do prostitutes.¡± Hei Zi clicked his tongue, ¡°Fine, I won¡¯t take your money! Like that, it won¡¯t count as prostitution!¡± Renzi was struck dumb by Hei Zi. Hei Zi asked, ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°I discovered that there¡¯s no hope in my life.¡± Hei Zi thought that Renzi got drunk again, but patiently replied, ¡°Why would you think that way?¡± Just as he was about to summon his rare disy of tenderness, ready to bing his old friend¡¯s life coach, and light a candle of hope for him, he immediately saw Renzi¡¯s next message. ¡°Because only today, I realised, I, Yu Yunren, other than having a handsome face and an excellent family background, have nothing to my name.¡± ¡°No, you¡¯re very good at aggrandising yourself too.¡± After Renzi spoke frankly about how distraught he was, Hei Zi then knew that Renzi was truly confused and not bragging. As a friend, Hei Zi scolded him to his face. ¡°You¡¯re both wealthy and good looking, what more do you want? Idiot! Want me to make you an emperor? I say, you¡¯re really silly and stupid!¡± Renzi was scolded into further confusion. ¡°Ah... But look at my brother, and Brother Xiaoshan, they¡¯re rich and handsome too, but they still have many other good points. And when my dad was younger...¡± Hei Zi was doubtful again, ¡°Bro, are you really not aggrandising?¡± As he chatted, Renzi suddenly remembered that Ha-cube was still locked in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s bathroom. He hurriedly went upstairs and released Ha-cube. Having been locked for a few hours, Ha-cube thought it was being punished for doing something wrong, and so did not dare to struggle. Instead, it allowed Renzi to bring it to the kennel and stayed there. Renzi became aware that things were far from good. Most of it had to do with Renzi¡¯s ¡°real worries¡±. Yu Yuntao once said that it was good that Renzi was silly, as he would not have any worries. Renzi then bit back and said that he had many worries, especially towards his love life. Yu Yuntao did not act like an older brother and showed concern for his love life, only concluding coolly, ¡°Isn¡¯t it just throwing money at whichever girl you think is pretty, and your worry is that even after throwing money, you can¡¯t get them.¡± Renzi saw that his many years of worries was really concluded by that one sentence from Yu Yuntao... Renzi also only started having a richer love life after bing a CEO. When he was still studying, he was always strictly controlled by old Mister Yu. At that time, when the teachers said that Renzi¡¯s studies were not good, old Mister Yu was very understanding, and said that Renzi had tried his best. However, ifints were made about his ideological and moral character, Renzi would be in for a good beating when he went home. Old Mister Yu always said, ¡°I never hoped that you would excel in school, but, you must still be a good person!¡± Once, Renzi saw a strap around a female ssmate¡¯s neck, and did not know that it was a bra strap. He asked Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Hey, what is that?¡± Gu Xiaoshan told him, ¡°You¡¯ll know after you pull it.¡± Renzi really could not control his stupid hand, he reached out and pulled it. The girl was furious, and told the teacher that Renzi was behaving indecently. After going home, Renzi was beaten up very badly, and never dared to take one step beyond the line. It progressed to the point that when a female student talked to him, he would hold his head up high and pulled a face. There was a girl who said quietly, ¡°What¡¯s the point of being good looking, he¡¯s stupid and rude.¡± Hearing that, Renzi tugged at Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s sleeve. ¡°Did you hear that? The girl said I was good looking!¡± Chapter 8 Chapter 8 When they were in school, Gu Xiaoshan had dug a pit for Renzi more than once, causing his reputation amongst the girls to smash into pieces. Because of his unpoprity, he often faced a wall whenmunicating with them. As such, even without considering other matters, Renzi also did not like talking to girls much. This experience, on top of losing his mother at a young age, he essentially did not know how tomunicate with girls. When Renzi became a CEO, he discovered that he was suddenly very popr with the girls. He was first caught off guard, then was at a loss at what to do about it, and finally became dazzled by it. His first girlfriend was his assistant. This female assistant was not that interested in Renzi, but after thinking about it, she employed some basic green tea bitch skills, and became Renzi¡¯s girlfriend. Under her request, Renzi brought her along to meet his friends. After that, Hei Zi spoke to him in private, ¡°Bro, you¡¯re on the losing end.¡± Renzi was startled, ¡°I¡¯m a guy, how can I lose out?¡± ¡°She¡¯s very ordinary. With your qualifications, you can even get He Rucui.¡± He Rucui was a fairly famous model at that time, and Hei Zi only used her as an example. Who would have guessed, Renzi soon broke up with his assistant, and started chasing after He Rucui. And he really managed to do so! This was the first time Renzi had experienced the taste of sessfully chasing after a girl. The beauties were all pretty and elegant, and he really enjoyed the progress of wooing them. Renzi¡¯s emotional quotient was very low, he did not know how to do any romantic gestures, nor saying anything pretty. He would only follow the suggestion of his fair-weather friends ¡ª throwing money. As such, Renzi threw money at them, just like how one would throw money in those arcade games. When the girl finally fell under the spell of the money, it was as though Renzi had opened the door to the candy house, stepping into a strange world in surprise. It was actually so easy? After the break up, the female assistant still remained very caring and gentle towards Renzi. Once she learnt about the existence of He Rucui, she even told Renzi, ¡°As long as I can be with you, I don¡¯t mind anything else. Even if you¡¯re dating someone else at the same time, I can ept it. Because, I love you.¡± When Renzi heard this, he was moved to tears. He immediately thought that he was a scum, having given up grains for a flower. When he told Hei Zi about it, Hei Zi scolded him. ¡°You fool! You actually believe her words? As if she loves you! If you ask Gu Xiaoshan to date her, she would even just wear a trench coat over her naked body and attend the date!¡± This ¡°if you ask Gu Xiaoshan to date her¡±, just like ¡°can even get He Rucui¡±, was only an example casually used by Hei Zi. However, as Renzi¡¯sprehension skills were truly not very good, just like how he chased after He Rucui, he actually went to ask Gu Xiaoshan if he would try asking his assistant out on a date. On Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face was aplex expression, after a period of silence, he spoke. ¡°You¡¯re asking me to chase your ex-girlfriend?¡± Renzi feebly exined everything. Gu Xiaoshan finally understood, this Renzi was really a silly fool. Still, Gu Xiaoshan still said, ¡°If you want her naked body, there¡¯s no need to ask for a date.¡± As the Gu and Yu empires had a long working rtionship, Gu Xiaoshan and the female assistant had each others¡¯ contact details. And so, in front of Renzi, Gu Xiaoshan sent some flirtatious messages to the assistant. Within an hour, he received the assistant¡¯s nudes. ¡°Here.¡± Gu Xiaoshan passed his phone over to Renzi. ¡°Missionplete.¡± When the nudes appeared, Renzi¡¯s world copsed. Seeing how Renzi was falling apart, Gu Xiaoshan could not be bothered to console him. Deleting her contact details, he told Renzi, ¡°There will be problems if you continue keeping this woman in your office. Go back and settle it.¡± Renzi was perplexed. ¡°How to settle it?¡± This time, Renzi met his second, and also, hisst and best assistant. This was a staff member that had been highly rmended by many, saying that he was very suitable to be the CEO¡¯s assistant. The first time Renzi saw him, he did not have a good impression of him. He only remembered that this assistant looked very dull, and was a young man with the nickname ¡°work machine¡±, and his name was Zhi Xuan. Renzi had wanted to rece him with a beautiful assistant, but soon discovered the benefits of having Zhi Xuan as his assistant. For example, when the previous assistant was dismissed, she wanted to make a fuss. Renzi was unable to handle it, but Zhi Xuan was able to solve this problem. After that, when Renzi forgot He Rucui¡¯s birthday and was in distress, he discovered that Zhi Xuan had already delivered a gift and flowers on his behalf. When Renzi wanted to go to a club, Zhi Xuan was able to give him the three best options from his criteria such as ¡°style¡±, ¡°number of girls¡±, ¡°distance¡± and ¡°environment¡± etc. Renzi suddenly realised that Zhi Xuan seemed to be able to solve all his problems for him. As such, he shamelessly asked, ¡°Actually, when I go to the club, I¡¯m not very good at talking to the girls. Can you help me?¡± ¡°I can.¡± Then, Zhi Xuan hired some wingmen for Renzi as his entourage. From then on, Renzi never thought of changing his assistant again. However, the matter where his female assistant had seemed so steadfast, but turned out to be so easy behind his back, it left its mark on Renzi. Again, he asked Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Do you think He Rucui really likes me?¡± ¡°No.¡± Renzi thought about it, ¡°Really?¡± Gu Xiaoshan sent him another nude photo. Renzi swore. As though thinking that Renzi had not suffered enough, Gu Xiaoshan threw another knife at him. ¡°Also, they¡¯ve all heard that I like guys.¡± Renzi got angry, ¡°Fine! You¡¯re great!¡± Gu Xiaoshan continued pushing the knife deeper, ¡°Also, I didn¡¯t spend any money. She was the one who wanted to give me cuffs from Bvlgari. However, I didn¡¯t ept it.¡± The next day, Renzi received a pair of Bvlgari cuffs from He Rucui. Renzi only felt that the gems on the cuff glittered with infidelity. However, Renzi was a little fearful of He Rucui, and so, did not know how to talk about this with her. With his female assistant, after thinking about it, he felt that he had fell for her scheme, and fell into her trap to be her boyfriend. Towards the assistant, he did not feel much for her. He Rucui was different, he really liked this beauty, and so he was very upset about it. He even did not dare to face her, and so dragged this along. This matter only ended thanks to Zhi Xuan. After Zhi Xuan helped Renzi looked through the documents, he brought the stack over to Renzi for his signature. After signing them all, he saw that Zhi Xuan was still standing there, so asked, ¡°What happened? You want a pay increment?¡± Zhi Xuan replied calmly, ¡°You¡¯ve just signed the approval to increase my sry.¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°Oh... Then is there anything else?¡± At that time, Zhi Xuan felt that being Renzi¡¯s assistant was really a test of his conscience. Zhi Xuan continued using a monotonous tone, ¡°Are you nning on breaking up with Miss He Rucui?¡± Renzi was rmed, ¡°Why... Why would you say that!¡± Zhi Xuan adjusted his titanium-frame sses. ¡°Because you¡¯ve already rejected all meetings with her for the past 13 days, and also asked me to answer all her calls. You¡¯ve also unfollowed and re-followed her social media ounts 5 times, and at the same time, you seem very anxious. Your search history is filled with ¡°how to break up with a girlfriend who cheated on you¡±, ¡°how should a man recover after being cuckolded¡± and other simr queries.¡± Renzi leapt up. ¡°How did you see my search history?¡± ¡°Because you¡¯ve assigned me too much work, and they need a very high permission level. I¡¯ve already gained your approval to use yourputer toplete these work. I apologise for seeing that search history on ident.¡± Renzi¡¯s fingers shook, ¡°Then... Then, you...¡± ¡°Please don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve already cleared the search history for you.¡± Renzi calmed down. ¡°Oh, then...¡± ¡°Is there anything you¡¯ll like me to do?¡± Finally rxing, Renzi asked him, ¡°Can... Can you help me break up with her?¡± ¡°If you need me to.¡± Renzi felt that a burden had been lifted off his shoulders. ¡°I do, I really do.¡± ¡°Would you prefer breaking up with her elegantly, heartlessly, ridiculously, mockingly, or angrily?¡± Renzi considered it. ¡°Can it be done simply and directly?¡± Zhi Xuan smiled, ¡°Easily done.¡± In front of Renzi, Zhi Xuan used Renzi¡¯s social media ount and sent a message to He Rucui. ¡°Let¡¯s break up.¡± Then, he unfriended her. This was really very simple and direct. After that, Zhi Xuan posted a message that everyone could see, ¡°I¡¯ve regained my bachelor status, hopefully I¡¯ll be able to have a better tomorrow.¡± Renzi was shocked. ¡°We have to announce it to everyone?¡± Zhi Xuan patted Renzi¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Believe me, this is beneficial for you.¡± Whether it was because of this public post, or if Zhi Xuan had did something privately, He Rucui did not cling onto Renzi. Also, because of this post, many people started introducing models to Renzi again. After that, out of ten of Renzi¡¯s girlfriends, eight or nine of them were models, but there was no special reason to it. Most likely, everyone thought that he liked models, and so introduced them to him. By the time he got used to models, he thought it was pretty good. They were pretty and long-legged, and they all easily fell for his money-flinging. However, Renzi became less and less mindful about it. Wooing, dating, and breaking up, they had be part of his schedule, as though they were his daily tasks. However, the emptiness he felt was also only for a moment. At first, his dad did not like it. However, he thought this child normally had nothing else to do, as long as he was notmitting robbery, whoring, or gambling, and just chasing after a few little models for fun, there was nothing to bother about. Originally, Renzi had also not felt bothered by it, as when he was young, he still had to study. You might not believe it, although Renzi¡¯s grades usually hovered above the passing mark, he did put in quite a bit of effort into his studies. Of course, it could not be considered as ¡°studying with all his effort¡±, but still could be thought as ¡°studying conscientiously¡±. It could be described in a sentence, ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to study, it¡¯s that the studies don¡¯t want me!¡± Chapter 9 Chapter 9 It could be described in a sentence, ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to study, it¡¯s that the studies don¡¯t want me!¡± Old Mister Yu was also aware of this, and so did not expect much from Renzi with regards to his academics. Although he was not good at school, but he did spend time studying, and the little free time he had left was used to y games. ying with Gu Xiaoshan and others, it was pretty interesting. However, after he became a ¡°member of the society¡±, everything changed. Although like Gu Xiaoshan, he also entered the family business, but he started suspecting that Gu Xiaoshan was not the biological son of Uncle Gu. When Gu Xiaoshan stepped into his family business, he started as an ount executive. Renzi could not believe it, such a spoiled and pampered young master, after graduating from a famous business school, would work in sales? Though, Gu Xiaoshan epted it without any questions, and was very serious about his work. This also caused him to be very busy, and when Renzi saw how Gu Xiaoshan was bullied over a sale of a few tens of thousands of dors, he could not tolerate it. ¡°Why are you willing to get bullied by that type of person over a few tens of thousands of dors? Enough, I¡¯ll give you a big sale! You¡¯ll definitely be at the top of the sales chart next month!¡± Gu Xiaoshan looked at Renzi disdainfully. Renzi was crazy with frustration. Luckily, Gu Xiaoshan did not remain as a salesman for too long. After all, he was still Uncle Gu¡¯s biological son, and his rank rose rapidly. However, it seemed like the higher Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s position was, the more busy he became. His mannerism and behaviour also became different from what Renzi knew. If it was like before, even though his grades were not impressive like Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s, but they still had things to talk about like with regards to teachers and sports. After Gu Xiaoshan became the CEO, Renzi, who was also a CEO, found that he no longer shared anymon topic with Gu Xiaoshan. Simrly, their social circles did not ovep much. He no longer met Gu Xiaoshan as often as before. It was not only Gu Xiaoshan, it was the same for many of his old friends. In his social circle, he was not the only heir to a business, many of his other friends were as well. Even if they were not heirs, they also had their ownpanies to run. Everyone was getting busy, while Renzi was left cking around. As for those whose way of living was not very presentable, together with their vices, Renzi did not quite dare to hang out with them anymore. So, Renzi was caught in the middle. The idlers were all whoring and gambling, while those, like him, who did not whore and gamble, were all working towards their careers and aspirations. He was the only one trapped in the center, unable to join either group, and so did not have any friends. He was actually pretty lonely, especially as he was scared of being alone from young. If he did not chase after girls, what else could fill his emptiness? The thing that truly made his life feel empty was that he finally realised that Gu Xiaoshan was different from him ¡ª he finally registered this. While going through girlfriends, he found out about another point where Gu Xiaoshan differed from him ¡ª next to Gu Xiaoshan, strange males started to appear. Renzi was a very slow person, and so asked directly, ¡°This is your assistant?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°Just a friend.¡± Everyone smiled and nodded, implying that they understood, while Renzi was still lost in his confusion. Onlyter, when he heard Old Mister Yu mentioned that Uncle Gu and Gu Xiaoshan had been fighting over the matter of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s sexual orientation, then he understood. ¡°Oh god! Those were his... ?¡± The fact that Gu Xiaoshan liked men soon became an open secret. However, Renzi was not willing to fully believe it, and finally, could not hold it back anymore and asked him to his face, ¡°You like men?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was unperturbed. ¡°Yes.¡± Although Renzi had already expected it, but seeing Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s candidness, he was still startled. ¡°Why? What¡¯s so good about men?¡± Gu Xiaoshan could not hold hisughter back. ¡°What¡¯s so good about men? Then, what do you think is good about you?¡± Renzi chuckled, ¡°There¡¯s also nothing good about me.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled mockingly, ¡°Then, what¡¯s so good about those bimbo models next to you?¡± Renzi was speechless. Actually, it was not that Renzi only went after those bimbo models, but that he could only get girls like them. The first girl he failed to chase sessfully was Gu Xiaowu ¡ª the little sister of Gu Xiaoshan. He could be considered to have grown up with Gu Xiaowu, but they were not very familiar with each other. It just happened that a few years ago, he attended a rather ssy party, and this party was hosted by Gu Xiaowu. As such, she was the focus of the party. Wearing a red gauzy dress, under the lights, her facial profile looked somewhat simr to Gu Xiaoshan, but a lot more feminine. With her elegant air, she stood out from the crowd, and made those female models look very unfashionable instead. Renzi asked Zhi Xuan, if he wanted to chase Gu Xiaowu, what did he have to prepare? Zhi Xuan¡¯s reply, ¡°Prepare tissues to wipe your tears.¡± At the start, it was still fine, as the two families were close. When Renzi made some small talk with Gu Xiaowu, she would smile and reply. After that, when she learnt about Renzi¡¯s n, she immediately became cold towards him. Renzi sorrowfully discovered that his only technique in wooing was to ¡°throw money¡±, but how could he move Gu Xiaowu with money? So, Renzi decided, he would do it with his perseverance and patience! Because of his extreme perseverance, Gu Xiaoshan had to personally look for Renzi and advised him earnestly, ¡°My sister said, if you continue looking for her, she would get a restraining order.¡± Inconsble, Renzi took out the tissues Zhi Xuan asked him to prepare, and started wiping at his tears. He epted this first failure of chasing a girl ever since he became a president. After that, he also gave up on such challenges, and focused on chasing after the little models instead. He did face some who did not ept him, but he never made himself so sorry again, if one did not ept, he would just change to his next target. Although Renzi was not smart, but he also slowly understood that the girls were with him because of his money. As he had relied on throwing money to get these girlfriends, the reason they broke up was also usually because the girlfriends had started asking for more, to the point where Renzi did not really want to give them any more. However, Renzi felt that this was very fair, because he also did not truly like these girls. As such, he happily epted the nickname of ¡°cover girls collector¡±. As for Gu Xiaoshan, it looked like he went through his lovers even faster than Renzi. Also, Gu Xiaoshan never needed to throw money. Renzi considered it, that was right, looking at how he easily got those nude photos, why would he need to throw money? Hei Zi sometimes even said, ¡°Why, why should Gu Xiaoshan get everything with just his face?¡± However, Renzi had never thought about Gu Xiaoshan like that. Instead, he told Hei Zi, ¡°It¡¯s true that Brother Xiaoshan is better than me, he¡¯s more capable in everything than me.¡± Looking at Renzi, Hei Zi was unable to scold him. ¡°It¡¯s because of your disposition, that¡¯s why you¡¯re always bullied by him.¡± Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s life was not actually as good as Hei Zi thought it was. The number of times he went on board a yacht or attended a party in a year was less than the number of times Hei Zi and Renzi participated in such activities in a month. This should be because the amount of things Gu Xiaoshan had to handle daily was even more than Renzi could imagine. Although Renzi had also once been a CEO, but that was only for fun. He had thrown all the work to his employees, and he was only in charge of making appearances and signing documents, and so, his work load could not bepared. It was because of this, his dad was unhappy with him and reced him with his more reliable elder brother, Yu Yuntao. After that, Renzi heard that Yu Yuntao was an overtime freak, he was very strict with his subordinates, and caused many people to suffer. Renzi even privately asked Zhi Xuan, ¡°I heard that my brother is very strict, and is making everyone very tired! Aren¡¯t you tired?¡± ¡°No, actually, it¡¯s a lot more rxing than before.¡± Renzi was taken aback, ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Because I no longer have to do things that a CEO should do. Now, I only have to do what I¡¯m supposed to do, so it¡¯s a lot more rxing.¡± Renzi thought about it, ¡°Are you insinuating that I increased your workload?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not insinuating it, I think I¡¯ve been very direct about it.¡± After Renzi left his post, Zhi Xuan still remained as the CEO¡¯s assistant. At that time, many people said that ¡°A change of sovereign brings a change of ministers¡±, that now Renzi was gone, it was likely that Zhi Xuan would not be able to hold his position as well. Although Renzi was a little worried, but he was still optimistic about it. He also spoke to Yu Yuntao, ¡°Trust me, Zhi Xuan is great! Whoever uses him will all agree to it! Don¡¯t be in a hurry to get rid of him, slowly try him out, and you¡¯ll know how good he is!¡± Yu Yuntao looked at Renziplicatedly, ¡°I will consider your opinion seriously.¡± In the end, Zhi Xuan was not removed from his post. Even though Zhi Xuan was no longer Renzi¡¯s assistant, whenever Renzi faced a problem, he would still look for Zhi Xuan. As Renzi was after all still the direct rtive of his current boss, Zhi Xuan would still help him out. Troubled with the ¡°2028¡± situation, and thinking that Hei Zi¡¯s suggestion would most likely be unreliable, Renzi sent Zhi Xuan a text. ¡°In my dream, if I had sex with someone, what do you think this means?¡± ¡°Are you 10? Why are you even asking about this.¡± Renzi discovered that after he was not his boss anymore, Zhi Xuan¡¯s tone was no longer as polite as before. Rather aggrieved, Renzi replied, ¡°Of course, I know. But the other person is someone that I would never have considered chasing after before, so I¡¯m very troubled by it.¡± Zhi Xuan thought about it before he gave a reply. ¡°This is not impossible. It doesn¡¯t have to be so freudian, your dream does not always have to do with sex. However, I¡¯m not too familiar with such matters. I remember that simr research has been done before. In extreme dejection, or under extreme pressure, a person may dream that he would have sex with a person he doesn¡¯t like, or even hate. This might be a way of your dream showing you that you¡¯ve been ¡°fucked by life¡±.¡± After sending this long message, Zhi Xuan thought about it again. In the first ce, what kind of trouble or pressure could Renzi have? Renzi was amazed. ¡°There¡¯s such a thing? But the person in my dream isn¡¯t someone I hate too.¡± ¡°Then, the criteria is, did you feel good? Physically and emotionally.¡± ¡°It was good, emotionally, and physically.¡± Renzi was very honest. Zhi Xuan was also very direct. ¡°So after you had sex with the person in your dreams, you enjoyed it. That usually means that you want to have sex with this person in reality too.¡± Renzi nearly threw his phone away. ¡°What? Are you sure?¡± Of course I¡¯m not sure, I¡¯m just bullshitting. ¡ª Zhi Xuan only wanted to quickly dismiss Renzi. ¡°I can¡¯t say that I¡¯m a 100% sure. But it¡¯s likely to be the case. You said, ¡°someone that I would never have considered chasing after before¡±, but since you don¡¯t dislike this person, it means that subconsciously, you may have desires for this person. It might have been suppressed by various factors in your life, and so only appeared in your dreams.¡± Yes, this is also all bullshit. Hopefully Renzi can quickly be satisfied with this exnation and let me go, I really have no interest in discussing his wet dreams. Renzi had beenpletely convinced. He eximed, ¡°Zhi Xuan, you¡¯re really knowledgeable!¡± ¡°I¡¯m very happy to have been able to help you.¡± ¡°Then, what should I do?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you mostly troubled that the person is not ¡°someone you would chase after¡±? Then, you can put her in that category, then start to ¡°chase¡± her. That should solve your current trouble.¡± Looking at the word ¡°her¡±, Renzi felt that it looked very unpleasant. ¡°Oh, only, this person is not too easy to handle. Do you want to know who this person is? Why don¡¯t I tell you the details of my dream, and you help me analyse it?¡± ¡°Are you sure you want to discuss such private matters with me?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t mind!¡± Renzi disyed his full trust in him. ¡°I mind.¡± Zhi Xuan replied coldly. Zhi Xuan was really not interested in listening to Renzi describe the contents of his dream with some voluptuous girl. This was really too ipatible with his physical and emotional well-being as a pure gay. Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Zhi Xuan was really not interested in listening to Renzi describe the contents of his dream with some voluptuous girl. This was really too ipatible with his physical and emotional well-being as a pure gay. Having been hurt by Zhi Xuan¡¯s coldness, Renzi once again descended into dejection and depression. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s sofa was very soft. When Renziy on it, it was like falling onto a cloud. Unexpectedly, he started to miss the warmth of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s embrace. It was clearly a dream, but how was he able to feel its warmth? Pondering over all these, Renzi was very distressed. Then, as per expectations, he ¡ª fell asleep. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s body clock was messed up. Travel-fatigued, he reached home to see Renzi sprawled across his customised hand crafted sofa, sleeping without any care for his image. The television was on the movie channel, and today¡¯s topic was a selection of Wong Karwai¡¯s movies. Gu Xiaoshan sighed helplessly, ¡°Watching this, no wonder he would fall asleep.¡± Gu Xiaoshan shook out a nket that was on another couch, and covered Renzi with it. Then, he pushed Renzi¡¯s spread limbs under it. Too bad for him, Renzi might have felt that it was too warm and stretched his legs out again, only to end up kicking at Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s nose. Gu Xiaoshan was not prepared, and so got kicked. Rubbing at his nose, he felt lucky that his nose was natural. With that amount of force, a fake nose would have been kicked all the way to his ear! He rubbed as he thought, this fellow is really turning his nose up at him!1 Gu Xiaoshan thought about how hard he worked to rush back, how he kindly covered him with a nket, now only to end up with a kick to his face, what a great insult! However, even though Gu Xiaoshan was angry, he could neither hit him nor scold him, and could only dragged his luggage back to his bedroom in suppressed anger. Still when he turned back halfway to take a look, seeing Renzi¡¯s leg still hanging outside the nket, he thought, just take it as my OCD is acting up. He went back and shoved Renzi¡¯s leg back under the nket, tucking it firmly within, and wrapping Renzi up properly. At night, Gu Xiaoshan secretly added coriander to Renzi¡¯s soup. The coriander was added to the sealed herb sachet, and removed after cooking. As such, just by looking at the soup, there was no trace of coriander in it. Only after Renzi¡¯s face turned green after drinking it, then Gu Xiaoshan considered his anger released. Renzi was not on guard, one reason being that Gu Xiaoshan had been very secretive about it, and the other being that Renzi had been very distracted. The reason for his distraction was also very clear. The other participant in his wet dream was having a meal with it, it really felt very strange. Now, he did not even dare to look at Gu Xiaoshan directly. The obvious guilt on his face made Gu Xiaoshan suspicious. ¡°What mistake did you make again this time?¡± Hey, what was with the ¡°again¡±? ¡ª Renzi replied, dissatisfied, ¡°Do I only make mistakes?¡± Gu Xiaoshan only sighed emotionally, ¡°But this also has nothing to do with me anymore. Now that you have a good older brother to help you cover, you no longer need me now.¡± Renzi had only found out that he had a brother, Yu Yuntao, in recent years. Before that, Gu Xiaoshan had always been ying the role of the elder brother for Renzi ¡ª although Gu Xiaoshan often yed tricks on him, and so could not be considered to have ¡°shown love and respect as good brothers should¡±. Renzi stirred the fish soup, seeing those milk-coloured ripples, he started to feel drowsy again. Seeing Renzi struggling to keep his eyes opened, Gu Xiaoshan was amused. ¡°I¡¯m really amazed by you. Having slept half the day away, but you¡¯re still sleepy.¡± Renzi felt that he had been looked down on, and hurriedly exined. ¡°It¡¯s because I slept so much, that¡¯s why I get sleepy easily. Haven¡¯t you heard about this before, the more you sleep the sleepier you get!¡± Gu Xiaoshan retorted, ¡°Without enough sleep, you¡¯re also sleepy. The sleepier you are, the more you sleep. With too much sleep, you¡¯re still sleepy. The more you sleep, the sleepier you are. It seems like you don¡¯t have a moment when you¡¯re actually awake.¡± Renzi was at a loss for a reply. However, with Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s ridicule, Renzi gradually went back to how he usually interacted with him, and was no longer so unnatural about it. After dinner, Gu Xiaoshan collected the cutlery and put them in the sink. The cleaning up would be handled by the part-time cleaner that woulde in the next day. Gu Xiaoshan washed his hands, then took out a gift that he had originally nned to hold onto for a little while more ¡ª most likely because he sensed Renzi¡¯s low spirits. Gu Xiaoshan thought, isn¡¯t it just because of Yang Yihan? Is she worth it? He¡¯ll even forget herst name in a couple of months anyway. Gu Xiaoshan spoke lightly, ¡°Are you still thinking of Yang Yihan?¡± Renzi was surprised. ¡°What Han?¡± Seems like two months are not needed at all... Gu Xiaoshan was dumbfounded. Gu Xiaoshan tossed a velvet box onto Renzi¡¯s knees. ¡°A present!¡± Renzi was already used to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s irregr gifts, so was not surprised by it. However, as long as he had a present, he would always be very happy. He forgot about his gloom, and opened the gift happily. In it was something gold and glittering. It looked like a bowl, but also did not look like one. ¡°What is this?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°This is you!¡± Renzi frowned. ¡°I¡¯m a bowl?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you the Yu family¡¯s Gold Chalice?¡± Renzi was shocked. ¡°Ah? So this is how a gold chalice looks like?¡± Gu Xiaoshan nodded. ¡°Actually, this is also my first time seeing an actual gold chalice. I happened across it in an exhibition, and immediately thought of you. Seeing that it¡¯s not too expensive, I brought it back. If you like, you can also drink your wine from it.¡± Renzi was very entertained by this legendary gold chalice. Like a child with a new toy, he yed with it non-stop ¡ª and damaged it. The edges of the gold chalice were carved with borate patterns, and the gold was soft. Without much care, Renzi was tugging at it, and bent the edges. He was rmed, ¡°It¡¯s bent...¡± ¡ß Gold chalice is bent. Also ¡ß I = Gold chalice ¡ß I am bent. Was this a sign? Renzi struggled between the thoughts of materialism versus idealism. Gu Xiaoshan was watching a television show. When he saw the dazed look on Renzi¡¯s face, he paid some attention to him, only to notice that the edge of the gold chalice was damaged and sighed. He could only console him, ¡°It¡¯s fine, this thing is also not expensive. We can also get one made as well.¡± Renzi lifted his head and asked, ¡°How much is this?¡± ¡°It costs about the same as that crap watch you¡¯re wearing.¡± Renzi looked down at the Daytona on his wrist, rmed. ¡°What? This crap bowl cost a million yuan? And it¡¯s still so lousy?!¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied disdainfully, ¡°Look at your crap watch, it¡¯s so ugly yet it still costs a million. This gold chalice is art, I even think I got it for a bargain.¡± Renzi refused to ept that. He had been very proud of being able to get his hands on this out of production Daytona Rainbow. He wanted to search for it online, and read out those highly rated reviews to Gu Xiaoshan to let him broaden his horizon. However, once he entered ¡°rainbow¡±, the term ¡°rainbow g¡± appeared, followed by ¡°homosexuality¡±. Renzi once again fell into a philosophical mood. My watch actually represents homosexuality...? Not only that, he just bent the gold chalice, and his brother was also bent, his best friend was also bent, and he also dreamt that he himself was bent... It was as though the heavens were telling him something... Could I, be, a, destined, gay? Just as expected, after going through some thoughts, Renzi fell asleep again. Gu Xiaoshan suspected that Renzi really had some problems with his brain. But thinking about it carefully, maybe he himself also had some problems with his brain, always indulging him. This was definitely a type of sin too. Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Early morning, Renzi woke up naturally, but he could have been woken up by the sun shining through the window as well. In the midst of his confusion, the only thing he was sure of was that he was sleeping on the bed in the guest room. The walls were still thatvender purple, against the wall was still that purple vase and lc peonies, the coloursplementing each other. It was as though he had returned to the dream where he was living together with Gu Xiaoshan, and was unwilling to wake up from it. Yes, he was sure. He was bent, he was done. Touching his butt, he was very apologetic. Sorry bro, you¡¯ll have to suffer in the future. Renzi understood that he was unsuitable to reflect about life, to contemte about theories and hypotheses was too difficult for him, but he should be fine with true-or-false statements, right? Zhi Xuan told him, ¡°If you dreamt that you and him XX, that means in reality, you also want to XX with him.¡± Renzi decided to give this statement a ¡°¡Ì¡±. Hopefully, it was not a mistake. Renzi¡¯s skin was pale, but as he had just woken up, his cheeks were flushed, like apples in the snow. When he had a smile on his face, he looked like an impish child. Smiling, he grabbed his phone by the bed, and sent Zhi Xuan a text. ¡°I think your words yesterday made a lot of sense, thank you!¡± Zhi Xuan waspletely lost. Renzi washed up in the guest room, and dressed himself properly before slowly heading downstairs ¡ª after all, Brother Xiaoshan was no longer someone he could just parade himself in front of in his underwear. He was now someone he was going to chase after. Not knowing that he now had achieved such dubious honour, Gu Xiaoshan was eating his breakfast like usual. Renzi flew over to the dining table, an ingratiating look on his face, ¡°Good morning, Brother Xiaoshan!¡± ¡°You actually know how to wake up so early?¡± Renzi did not know how to reply, and so headed to the fridge to look for food. Gu Xiaoshan did not hire a housekeeper for the apartment, so breakfast was very simple, just cereal with cold milk. Renzi also assimted, as he chewed on his breakfast of cereal, he asked, ¡°Has Ha-cube had his breakfast yet?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°You¡¯re staying at my ce and eating for free, and yet you still want me to feed your dog?¡± Renzi looked at Gu Xiaoshan anxiously. Gu Xiaoshan replied, ¡°I fed it already.¡± Renzi put down his worries. He continued with his breakfast as he asked, ¡°Where is the gold chalice?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed again, ¡°You actually still remember about it, I¡¯ve ced it in the cab next to your bed already.¡± Chewing on the cereal, Renzi¡¯s mouth was dry. He remembered something else, and asked again, ¡°Then... what present did you get for He Jun?¡± Hearing that, Gu Xiaoshan was rather surprised. ¡°Who are you talking about?¡± Renzi articted, ¡°He Jun! Your boyfriend!¡± After saying that, Renzi was suddenly rmed. If He Jun is Brother Xiaoshan¡¯s lover, doesn¡¯t that mean I¡¯ll be the third party? I can¡¯t do that! Having just mustered up his courage to chase after Brother Xiaoshan, Renzi was now once again engulfed in the problems of morality. Gu Xiaoshan replied indifferently, ¡°He¡¯s not my boyfriend.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Renzi¡¯s mouth split open in a grin, his heart bursting in joy. That¡¯s great! Then I won¡¯t have to be a third party! And so, having just cowered under the issue of morality, Renzi again rallied his spirits. Gu Xiaoshan gave Renzi a questioning stare. ¡°You actually still remember He Jun?¡± This was really the key-point. Renzi awkwardly spoke up, ¡°I had forgotten about him, but then I ran into him a couple of days ago, and so... was reminded by him, then I remembered.¡± Gu Xiaoshan nodded, thinking that this exnation was more possible, and so epted it. Still feeling uneasy, Renzi stirred his cereal, ¡°Then... what present did you give him?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t given him anything yet.¡± ¡°Then, what do you n on giving him?¡± Gu Xiaoshan frowned. ¡°Why do you asking about this?¡± Renzi felt too embarrassed to continue asking, and so ate his cereal silently. Seeing that Renzi seemed really interested in knowing, Gu Xiaoshan picked up his phone and texted his female secretary. ¡°What did you prepare for He Jun.¡± The secretary replied her boss very quickly. ¡°A Burberry scarf bought at the airport¡¯s duty-free, ivory colour with a checkered pattern. It was on sale, after discount it cost 2500RMB.¡± Gu Xiaoshan kept his phone and told Renzi, ¡°It¡¯s a Burberry scarf.¡± Renzi was shocked, ¡°It¡¯s now June in a subtropical city! A scarf?! Are you trying to kill him with heat!¡± ¡°Yeah, you¡¯re the chillest, after steeping yourself in wine.¡± Renzi shut his mouth. Done with his breakfast, Gu Xiaoshan was heading to work. Renzi¡¯s heart ached a little for Gu Xiaoshan. He had just returnedst night on a long flight, still jetgged, but he still had to wake up early the next day to go to work. Being a CEO was really a physically tiring job, Renzi felt lucky that he had already ¡°abdicated¡±. Now, Gu Xiaoshan even had to worry over Renzi. Before leaving the house, he gave him a warning, asking him to be obedient and look after the dog properly. Renzi agreed with a nod, and swore to be extremely obedient. Gu Xiaoshan was full of disbelief, but he still headed off to work. Sitting at home for awhile, Renzi felt very restless. It worsened with the arrival of the part-time cleaner. As the cleaner tidied up the ce, Renzi felt very ufortable. As such, with the excuse ¡°it¡¯s difficult for auntie to clean up the ce with a dog around¡±, he brought Ha-cube out. As he walked along the streets, Renzi kept feeling a slight anxiety within him. The was a new experience for him. Although he could not be considered to bepletely carefree, and in fact, he did have moments when he was upset, but these moments were like a tornado,ing in fast and hard, but leaving the same way as well, and he soon forgot about all these little troubles. Whereas for now, his troubles were like a rain in spring, they were not severe, but were lingering, constantly twisting in his mind. Although within him was a spring shower, but outside of him was the heat of summer. After walking for about fifteen minutes, Renzi¡¯s forehead was beaded with sweat, and the dog was also panting with its tongue hanging out. Renzi wanted to bring Ha-cube to a ce with air-conditioning, but recalling that his pocket was empty, and then he remembered President Gu telling him that if he had no money he could go to any ce under the Gu¡¯s name. So, Renzi brought Ha-cube to a restaurant by the street. This was the only pet-friendly restaurant in the neighbourhood, and so there were many customers who also brought their pets along. Renzi was a frequent customer, and the manager recognised him, leading him to a seat. Hugging Ha-cube, Renzi told him, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, this time I¡¯ll need to put the bill on credit first.¡± The manager smiled and told him not to worry, even bringing Ha-cube to the pet zone. Renzi was too embarrassed to order a lot of food, and so only had a cup of coffee. Then, he ordered Ha-cube¡¯s favourite hand-made low-sugar ice-cream that was crafted especially for dogs. While drinking his in americano, Renzi looked at his dog who was frantically licking at its ice-cream, Ha-cube¡¯s food is even more expensive than mine! After a few mouthfuls of coffee, Renzi suddenly heard someone calling him. ¡°Second Young Master Yu?¡± This voice... sounded a little familiar. Renzi questioningly turned his head towards the voice, and saw a tall and thin man looking at him quietly. Tentatively, he asked. ¡°You¡¯re... He Jun?¡± He Jun was also a little startled that Renzi was able to recognise him. A slightly joyful look appeared on his face. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me. I can¡¯t believe you still remember.¡± Renzi felt a little hostility towards He Jun, but due to his upbringing, he still smiled and stood up. ¡°Sorry to have forgotten about you the previous time. Actually, I do remember, it¡¯s only that I couldn¡¯t recall it at that moment.¡± During their phone conversation, Renzi had thought that He Jun was definitely a foppish person. Seeing him in real life, he definitely looked a little foppish, he did not malign him. He Jun had an artist feel to him, dressed in linen clothes, clearly a man yet he kept his hair long, twisting it up with an unsharpened pencil and highlighting his fair and slender neck. Looking at him carefully, his face was gaunt, somewhat hollow, his body was very lean, and his every action looked very charming. Normally, Renzi would never observe a man so carefully. Today was an exception, it was as though he was zooming in on He Jun with a magnifying ss. He Jun felt somewhat strange about it, he asked with a smile, ¡°Why do you keep staring at me?¡± Renzi choked. ¡°No, no... It¡¯s just that I rarely see a guy with long hair.¡± He Junughed, his eyes looking even longer and thinner. ¡°Oh, then please take a longer look.¡± Renzi felt somewhat embarrassed. Chapter 13 Chapter 13 The two of them sat down. Renzi could not help but probed, ¡°How long have you known Gu Xiaoshan already?¡± He Jun¡¯s lips curved up. ¡°I¡¯ve only known him for a few months. I met him working as a tea specialist in Jichan Manor. He¡¯s very good to me...¡± He¡¯s sure good to you, buying you a scarf in June. ¡°It seems like the two of you have known each other for very long already?¡± Renzi replied proudly, ¡°Yes, we¡¯ve known each other from young.¡± He Jun had an envious look on his face. ¡°You¡¯re so lucky. Since you¡¯re so familiar with him, I bet you know what he¡¯s thinking, right? Unlike me, I can never understand what¡¯s on his mind, and so am always troubled, always worrying over nothing.¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°No, actually I don¡¯t really understand what he¡¯s thinking too.¡± The situation now should be awkward, but He Jun still smiled and clinked his cup with Renzi¡¯s. ¡°That¡¯s great, now we have amon topic.¡± As they chatted, Renzi evenpletely forgot that the other person was his ¡°love rival¡± and spoke openly with him. Although He Jun was not extremely good looking, but he had an unexinable charm to him, and the way he spoke could make people at ease. Being impetuous, Renzi was led by He Jun in the conversation, and told him many things to do with Gu Xiaoshan without thinking too much about it. It was only when he recalled this incident, then he really wanted to stuff his own mouth shut. They could still have a much longer conversation, until a disturbance happened in the pet zone ¡ª when the staff was not paying attention, Ha-cube and someone¡¯s poodle started fighting, and Ha-cube bit it. The yelps of the poodle were very loud, and a bite from the husky caused the wound to bleed non-stop. Of all damn possibilities, that poodle belonged to He Jun. The both of them hurried to bring the poodle to the veterinarian. The manager of the restaurant went with them as well, apologising constantly while offering to handle the medical fees. He Jun continuously told him that it was fine, and this back-and-forth caused Renzi¡¯s face to turn red. He was very ashamed and wanted to scold his own dog, but seeing that aggrieved face he could not bear to do so. Instead, it was He Jun who consoled Renzi, ¡°It should be fine. It¡¯s also my fault. I know my dog too well, it¡¯s me who didn¡¯t teach it properly and made it very disobedient. It¡¯ll often disturb the bigger dogs when outside. This is not the first time it happened already. Without this pain, it¡¯ll never learn this lesson, right?¡± It was clearly Renzi¡¯s dog that injured the poodle and caused it to bleed, but in the end it was the manager and the injured dog¡¯s owner who wereforting Renzi instead. The owner¡¯s apology for not training his dog well enough and looking after it really troubled Renzi. Renzi still felt that he was truly the one in the wrong, to get such ¡°constion¡±, it was only because of his status. Renzi lived in a sheltered world, but he was always aware that everything he had was all due to his dad¡¯s hard work, and had nothing to do with him at all. If he had to work for it himself, he was afraid that he might not even have porridge to eat. This was the truth, Renzi understood it, and would not feel upset about it ¡ª at least, previously, he would not. Now, it was hard to tell. As he wanted to start chasing after Gu Xiaoshan, judging himself, he was definitely not worthy of Gu Xiaoshan. When Gu Xiaoshan returned home, the apartment was filled with gloom. Both the human and the dog were in low spirits. When Ha-cube heard the arrival of a person, it did not run out of its kennel, but instead shrank back inside. Gu Xiaoshan thought, just like its owner. Walking from the kennel to the living room, he asked Renzi, ¡°Did Ha-cube cause trouble?¡± ¡°It bit He Jun¡¯s dog.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was surprised, ¡°How did you end up meeting He Jun again?¡± ¡°There¡¯s only 1 pet-friendly restaurant in this area. We all have dogs, to end up meeting there is not out of the ordinary.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°The one we own?¡± Renzi nodded, ¡°Your manager is very polite, he keeps apologising for the incident, and offered to pay for it. I said no need, it¡¯s my fault, I should be the one to pay it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was very amused by this. ¡°Taking on this bill, where are you getting your money from?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you still have 30 to 40 thousand in the cab by your bed?¡± Reaching out to tousle Renzi¡¯s hair, Gu Xiaoshan spoke. ¡°You really don¡¯t treat yourself as an outsider.¡± This was not the first time Gu Xiaoshan had mussed up Renzi¡¯s hair like this. However, ever since they grew up, Gu Xiaoshan did not do it often anymore. This intimate action that had became unfamiliar caused a pounding in Renzi¡¯s heart, just as though he was on a rollercoaster ride. When that broad palm brushed past his short hair, he thought about that dream, that feeling he had when he was holding hands with Gu Xiaoshan. Til now, he still could not forget Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s dry and warm palm, like that of cashmere. He was very curious now, would the hands of this Gu Xiaoshan in front of him feel the same as well? Renzi had yet to even touch his hand, but his ears were already burning, and tinted red. Gu Xiaoshan was only walking past, and casually caressed Renzi¡¯s head. He had originally wanted to take something from the shelf against the wall. It was only because Renzi¡¯s silence was out of the norm, and so Gu Xiaoshan stopped by the sofa, looking down and studying him. Renzi was also observing him as well. Looking up, in Renzi¡¯s eyes, Gu Xiaoshan was enveloped in a halo caused by the lights behind him. With the backlight, he looked a little fuzzy, but his figure and outline were very distinct, like an image in a dream. Gu Xiaoshan pulled his hand back, but because of Renzi¡¯s expression, it hovered in midair. Renzi¡¯s eyes were drawn to that hand, and he was surprised to discover that the lines on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s palm were exactly the same as those in his dream. He could not resist but to reach out, holding onto Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hand, cing their palms together ¡ª it was the same warmth, the same sense of reality. The only difference was that in the dream, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hand was very soft, while it was now very stiff. Gu Xiaoshan had froze for about two seconds before speaking up. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Renzi was suddenly pulled from his thoughts. Realising that he was not in his dream, that he was really holding onto Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hand, he was very embarrassed. He could only continue holding onto his hand, giving it two shakes, then said, ¡°Let¡¯s shake hands and be good friends.¡± Gu Xiaoshan could only categorise his strange behaviour as one of his usual silly actions. As such, Gu Xiaoshan let go of Renzi¡¯s hand. ¡°I won¡¯t be good friends with fools.¡± Chapter 14 Chapter 14 As such, Gu Xiaoshan let go of Renzi¡¯s hand. ¡°I won¡¯t be good friends with fools.¡± This seemed to be something Gu Xiaoshan had said before when he was still a child. At that time, when Renzi wanted to be good friends with Gu Xiaoshan, but Gu Xiaoshan had harshly rejected him, saying that he would not be friends with a fool. Renzi was very upset, and after that it was Uncle Gu who dragged Gu Xiaoshan over to apologise to Renzi. However, when Gu Xiaoshan repeated his words again now, Renzi would no longer feel upset about it anymore. Because, Renzi knew that he was a fool, but Gu Xiaoshan was still his good friend. As Renzi¡¯s good friend, Gu Xiaoshan also sensed that something was wrong with Renzi. After all, Renzi was not a person who could hide his emotions. However, this puzzle was too unconventional, and Gu Xiaoshan was unable to guess it. He only thought that Renzi had too many troubles on his mind recently and was not happy. In conclusion, his unhappiness should be to do with his failure in chasing after Yang Yihan, his father kicking him out, his empty wallet, and meeting with a bloody incident after bringing his dog out for a walk. Renzi¡¯s unhappiness in this case could be understood. Gu Xiaoshan himself was also fairly busy. However, due to his enthusiasm for his work, he did not find it very tiring. Most of the time, he would often stay in the break room in his office, or choose to return to the Gu manor, and rarely would he stay overnight in his apartment. When Gu Xiaoshan bought the apartment, it was when his sexual orientation was just discovered, and his rtionship with his family was on the rocks. After that, when his family had epted it, he then returned to living in the Gu manor rather than the apartment. Recently, Gu Xiaoshan had been leaving work on time to head back to the apartment. This was out of the ordinary, and so his secretary, familiar with his schedule, could not help but ask, ¡°Is Second Young Master staying with you again?¡± Gu Xiaoshan nodded, and then asked, ¡°Do I have anything on tonight?¡± ¡°Nothing to do with work, but you have asked me to book a table at Restaurant X at 7pm.¡± Gu Xiaoshan recalled it, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve made a date with He Jun for dinner. Do ask him where he is currently, and get a chauffeur to pick him up.¡± He Jun was currently at Jichan Estate fulfilling his job as a tea specialist. After receiving the call from the secretary, he thanked her continuously, constantly referring to her as ¡°Sister Yunyun¡±. The secretary¡¯s name was Xu Yunyun, and had been working for Gu Xiaoshan for many years. She hadsted longer than any of his lovers, and was closer to him than any of them. Xu Yunyun told him, ¡°I¡¯ll let Old Wu to go and pick you up.¡± He Jun still continued thanking her. Restaurant X naturally fell under the Gu empire as well, and was on the first floor of the Gu¡¯s headquarters. When Gu Xiaoshan arranged for a meal with his lover, most of the time he would choose this ce, as he only had to go downstairs after work, and so was very convenient. It was only convenient for Gu Xiaoshan though, it would take an hour¡¯s journey on a car for He Jun to arrive from Jichan Estate. When He Jun arrived at Restaurant X, he headed straight to the private room reserved for Gu Xiaoshan. He was dressed like usual, his hair in a bun, wearing linen clothes, canvas shoes and his eyes submissive. Gu Xiaoshan joked with him, ¡°Aren¡¯t you warm dressing in long-sleeves?¡± He Jun gave a smile. ¡°Both the temperature in Jichan Estate and here are pretty cold. Don¡¯t mention the long sleeves, if I wore the Burberry scarf it¡¯ll warm me up nicely.¡± Gu Xiaoshan knew that He Jun was teasing him for giving a scarf in such hot weather. He exined, ¡°I originally wanted to give you a leather belt, but seeing that you don¡¯t wear trousers that require a belt, so...¡± He Junughed. ¡°A scarf is very good as well, I¡¯ll definitely have a chance to use it. It¡¯s only that there¡¯s still a few more months before winter arrives, I¡¯m afraid that by then, you¡¯ll have forgotten all about me.¡± Finishing his sentence, He Jun leaned towards him. Gu Xiaoshan was not someone who could not read the mood. He hugged He Jun, ¡°My memory is very good.¡± The two of them were about to start flirting, but Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s phone vibrated. Knowing how to behave, He Jun let go. Gu Xiaoshan picked up the phone, only to see a message disyed on his screen. ¡°Yu Yunren: Why are you not back to make dinner¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed in anger. He Jun rarely saw such an expression on Gu Xiaoshan, so asked, ¡°Is there something urgent?¡± Gu Xiaoshan kept his phone. ¡°It¡¯s Second Young Master Yu.¡± He Jun alsoughed after hearing that. ¡°Second Young Master Yu is a very good person.¡± ¡°By the way, he told me that his dog bit your dog? Is it ok?¡± He Jun shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s no big deal. It¡¯s my dog at fault, with such a small size, it still wants to annoy bigger dogs.¡± He Jun¡¯s skin was a warm tone, under the orange lights it looked sallow. With a worried expression, together with a pasty face, he looked somewhat haggard. Normally, it would arouse sympathy from others, but today, Gu Xiaoshan was not very interested. He thought that he was really cheapening himself, ignoring the person here who could cater to his needs, instead, he was thinking about going home to feed that heartless big dog. At home, Renzi kept staring at his phone, waiting for Gu Xiaoshan to reply. Looking at the time, he could roughly guess what was going on, and so sent another text. ¡°Are you having dinner outside?¡± ¡°Yes. Or should I be going home everyday to prepare dinner for you?¡± ¡°Are you with He Jun?¡± ¡°Yes, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Where are you, I¡¯ll join you guys. Just nice, I can talk to him about his dog!¡± This excuse was really poor, but seeing that Renzi still had yet to have his dinner, Gu Xiaoshan thought Renzi just wanted to get a free meal because of his empty wallet, and so agreed to his request. Gu Xiaoshan told He Jun, ¡°Renzi would be joining us, he¡¯ll like to talk to you about your dog.¡± He Jun was very surprised. ¡°He¡¯s so bothered about it?¡± ¡°He¡¯s pretty bothered about it. Because of this incident, he was unhappy the entire day.¡± ¡°He¡¯s really too kind.¡± Renzi soon arrived at Restaurant X. On his way here, he was very anxious and nervous. The cab driver had a knowing look on his face, ¡°Catching the adulterous couple?¡± Renzi was silent. He looked at the driver with an awkward expression, not knowing if he should agree or disagree. The driver gave him an understanding look, under his skilful hands, he navigated through the streets so quickly that it was on the edge of illegality, and soon delivered Renzi to the entrance of Restaurant X. Entering the room, Renzi saw that He Jun¡¯s clothes were still neat and tidy, his hair not mussed, and so felt relieved. However, he questioned himself, what exactly am I doing? Gu Xiaoshan spoke up. ¡°I¡¯ve ordered already, see if you¡¯ll like them.¡± It was impossible that Renzi would not like the dishes Gu Xiaoshan ordered. With his hunger, he was focused on eating, and so forgot about the task he wanted to do. Gu Xiaoshan gave him a pat on the back. ¡°Slow down when eating! What happened to the manners Old Mister Yu taught you!¡± Renzi was about to reply, ¡°Why do I need manners in front of you?¡± However, he suddenly remembered that Gu Xiaoshan was now his target that he wanted to chase, and next to him was his ¡°love rival¡±. To be wolfing down his food like that, he was too simple-minded! Renzi hurriedly took a napkin and wiped his mouth, then he started eating slowly. Acting magnanimous, he spoke, ¡°Don¡¯t just watch me at, you guys should go ahead as well.¡± He Jun smiled bashfully, ¡°I¡¯m vegetarian.¡± Renzi nearly dropped his chopsticks, a shame welled up in him. He then asked Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°He¡¯s vegetarian, why did you order braised trotters and twice-cooked pork? Don¡¯t you know what you should do?¡± Actually, there was one more dish of mixed vegetables on the table. Gu Xiaoshan picked some and ced it in He Jun¡¯s bowl, giving him a smile. ¡°What else would you like?¡± He Jun smiled back, ¡°This is enough for me.¡± Looking at them exchanging flirtatious nces, Renzi was filled with anger. He buried his head down and ate the trotter. Chapter 15 Chapter 15 After finishing two trotters, Renzi again remembered that he had to maintain his image. He slowly chewed as he stared at He Jun. Seeing how He Jun ate his food slowly and carefully, together with being a vegetarian, he seemed very graceful. Renzi bit at his chopsticks and continued staring at He Jun, his expression unweing. Gu Xiaoshan smacked Renzi¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Why are you staring at him? His face would make the food taste better?¡± Renzi was unhappy. ¡°Why do you care if I¡¯m staring at him? Who are you to him?¡± This question choked up Gu Xiaoshan. He Jun choked on it as well, then he sneaked a look at Gu Xiaoshan with the corner of his eyes. He seemed to be anticipating for an answer, only for Gu Xiaoshan to purposely ignore the question. ¡°Why do you care about this?¡± Feeling upset with the amorous atmosphere between Gu Xiaoshan and He Jun, Renzi bluntly asked, ¡°You guys are like that, right?¡± Having been shot at so directly, Gu Xiaoshan could only reply, ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± He Jun was the one who replied lightly, ¡°How can I be worthy of President Gu? Isn¡¯t this just a joke?¡± Only then did Renzi feel a sense of relief. Renzi¡¯s appetite came back, and he continued eatingfortably. Whereas for He Jun, he was embroiled in his thoughts, and the food tasted nd to him. He Jun looked calm, but he was actually unconfident. He himself was also unsure of what his rtionship to Gu Xiaoshan was. At the start of the year, he had became a tea specialist at Jichan Estate through a friend¡¯s introduction. It was also there where he met Gu Xiaoshan. Although he looked unruffled, but still, he had just graduated from school, and his family background was ordinary. Having not yet been exposed much to the real world, he was quickly attracted to Gu Xiaoshan. The manager, seeing that Gu Xiaoshan also seemed somewhat interested, then instigated He Jun to knock on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s door at night. When Gu Xiaoshan saw that it was him, he was slightly surprised, but quickly invited him in ¡ª this was the first time He Jun had stepped into a luxury suite of a private hotel, and it was just as they depicted it on television. Gu Xiaoshan invited him to take a seat on the gorgeous embroidered sofa. After some small talk, he seemed to casually ask He Jun why he would join the Gu empire as a tea specialist, was it because he needed money? Hearing the words ¡°needed money¡±, He Jun became more cautious. He replied, ¡°It has nothing to do with money, only because I like it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smoked his cigarette, hearing He Jun¡¯s reply, he smiled as he exhaled a thin stream of smoke. ¡°How old are you this year?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve just graduated, there¡¯s many things I don¡¯t know.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°Please don¡¯t say that.¡± This ¡°please don¡¯t say that¡± epassed a deep meaning within in. He Jun understood, and was very ashamed. However, he was already sitting here, and could not avoid being examined, so he answered shyly, ¡°Things that I should know, I still do know a little.¡± Gu Xiaoshan stubbed out his cigarette and smiled at hime, ¡°Then let me see what exactly do you know.¡± After that, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s assessment was that He Jun was too modest, the things he knew were more than ¡°a little¡±. However, he had no extraneous thoughts about He Jun¡¯s romance history. He Jun had just done his medical checkup, and this was more reassuring than anything he could say. Gu Xiaoshan also did not ask He Jun anything about his past, only if he had a boyfriend now. He Jun replied that they had just broke up not long ago. Gu Xiaoshan also did not enquire about the reason for the breakup, and only said, ¡°When you do find a new boyfriend, you can let me know.¡± He Jun wanted to act coy, and asked, ¡°If I like someone, I¡¯ll let you know?¡± ¡°You can think of it that way.¡± ¡°So what happens if I let you know?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°Of course I¡¯ll wish you well.¡± He Jun¡¯s ardour cooled down, but he pushed through it and acted like he was joking, ¡°So what happens if I like you?¡± Gu Xiaoshan continued smiling, ¡°Please never do that.¡± At that time, He Jun only felt cold. For a period of time, he did not go to Jichan Estate for work, afraid of meeting Gu Xiaoshan. He knew that he had been belittled. However, as time went on, He Jun realised that he had no rights to be so proud. First, he did like Gu Xiaoshan, and could not forget about him, worse still was now, he felt that all the men around him were like junk. Second, he needed money now. After graduating, he had been working as a model, but without any aplishments. His ie was pathetic, and that well-paid part-time job from Jichan Estate was very important to him. Looking at some of the more artful people around him, He Jun did want to learn from them, and get some achievements with outside help. Compared to the fat, wealthy bosses, Gu Xiaoshan seemed like a fairytale. After owing two months of rent with insufficient food, He Jun went back to Jichan Estate. By the time Gu Xiaoshan appeared again, He Jun had been working there again for a few weeks. Gu Xiaoshan was there with his business partners, engrossed in his business dealings, he did not notice the presence of He Jun. He Jun also kept hisposure, he waited for Gu Xiaoshan to go to the restroom, and then pretended to also need to use it, and so bumped into him ¡°co-incidentally¡±. At least He Jun did not have to feel very ashamed of himself, as Gu Xiaoshan still remembered him, asking him in concern, ¡°It seems like I haven¡¯t seen you in awhile?¡± He Jun gave a polite smile, ¡°Thank you for remembering. I had a very bad flu, so I was taking a break.¡± ¡°You look thinner.¡± Seeing that Gu Xiaoshan was about to leave, He Jun could not help but ask, ¡°I wanted to tell you about it, but I didn¡¯t know how to get in contact with you...¡± He Jun¡¯s voice was not strong, and with his thin face, he looked very pitiful. Gu Xiaoshan then smiled and gave him a name card, telling him that he could contact him anytime. After that, when He Jun tried calling the number, he discovered that the person who answered was a female. He first felt very diffident, but only after a couple of sentences, he learnt that thisdy was Xu Yunyun, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s chief secretary. Up til now, if He Jun wanted to contact Gu Xiaoshan, he still had to go through Xu Yunyun. Now it was better, he could go through Yu Yunren as well. At first, He Jun did not hold too much unrealistic hope, but Gu Xiaoshan again made him dream a little. It was probably when Gu Xiaoshan told him, ¡°I don¡¯t have anyone currently, I hope you don¡¯t have anyone else too. If you do, let¡¯s not do this.¡± After that, Gu Xiaoshan brought him to meet his friends, and the attitude seemed very normal. It was April when he first met Yu Yunren. By then, He Jun had already met most of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s friends. Except for Yu Yunren, Gu Xiaoshan had business dealings with all his friends, and so often met in Jichan Estate. Yu Yunren was different. He Jun would asionally chat with Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s friends, trying to find out more information about Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s friends were all worldly-wise, and they knew what he was trying to do. A old president with thest name Gu even joked with He Jun, ¡°Seriously speaking, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s most beloved man should be Yu Yunren!¡± Hearing that, all the other friends burst inughter. They gave a thumbs-up, ¡°Right! You¡¯re right! Old President Gu is still the most insightful!¡± He Jun could not help but wonder, who was Yu Yunren? Of course, a simple search on the inte gave him an answer. Yu Yunren was the Yu empire¡¯s previous president, and was now the vice president. As he himself was familiar with other models, after some inquiries, he also learnt that Yu Yunren was a straight man, always chasing after female models ¡ª and this reassured He Jun. The truth was, he had been frightened by thatbel ¡°Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s most beloved man¡±. Chapter 16 Chapter 16 He Jun was very curious when he saw Yu Yunren in person. The media¡¯s portrayal of Yu Yunren were all embellished, he was either making an official appearance at a business conference, or hugging a model and attending a party, looking very much like a yboy. However, after seeing the real person, he felt that that might not be the case. That day, in Jichan Estate, everyone was discussing the vour of the new tea. They suddenly heard the tinkling of the wind chimes, then someone came in. He made his way cautiously through the corridor, as though he was afraid of falling. At first, He Jun did not pay much attention to him, but he discovered that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eyes had immediately turned towards that person, and was watching him very carefully, seemingly also worried that he would fall. He even asked the waiter, ¡°Has the floor been wiped clean?¡± ¡°Who is he?¡± He Jun asked quietly. Old President Guughed, ¡°Your big love rival!¡± Hearing this, Gu Xiaoshan frowned in iprehension. He Jun smiled instead, ¡°Oh, so that¡¯s Second Young Master Yu?¡± Gu Xiaoshan finally realised what they were talking about. He could not help butugh, ¡°What nonsense have you been saying behind my back!¡± When Yu Yunren entered, he straight awaymented, ¡°Brother Xiaoshan, why did you choose this time? It¡¯s raining out there!¡± Then, he sat down cross-legged, a little huffy. He Jun studied him, to his surprise, Yu Yunren was not the sleazy yboy he had imagined he would be. Instead, his actions and way of speaking seemed more like a child. Yu Yunren drank a mouthful of the hot tea, his eyes widening ¡°This is very nice!¡± His tone was exaggerated to the point where it seemed false, but it sounded very sincere. He Junughed, ¡°This is White Dragon tea.¡± Yu Yunren looked towards He Jun, his eyes very bright, just like a child. He Jun carefully observed Yu Yunren, seeing that although he was a grown man, but there was not much hair on his face, and his stubble could barely be seen. His skin was pale and fair, his lips like the colour of cherry blossoms, the pale pink colour radiating outwards. It seemed like most of the colour on his face was concentrated around his eyes. His eyebrows were vivid, as though they were drawn on, and both his top and bottom eyshes were very thick, highlighting the shape of his eyes. His eyes were olive-shaped, round and tapering at the edges, his irises as ck as ink. They all said that Yu Yunren was his ¡°love rival¡±, and at first, it made He Jun a little nervous. After interacting with him, He Jun instead felt that in this group of people, Yu Yunren was the least well-spoken, but the easiest person to get along with. As such, when Gu Xiaoshan went overseas for work and he could not get in contact with him, He Jun chose to contact Yu Yunren for help. Yu Yunren was also not impatient with him, and was even very polite. This feeling of being respected, He Jun would never find it amongst the friends of Gu Xiaoshan. In fact, on many asions, he also could not find it from Gu Xiaoshan. Especially so at this moment, when Gu Xiaoshan admitted that He Jun was not his boyfriend in front of Yu Yunren. He Jun felt that he should have long understood that he was not Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s boyfriend, and in the future, he also would not be. He Jun was not the only one, even Gu Xiaoshan was also very surprised that Yu Yunren would suddenly ask if He Jun was his boyfriend. Was this not something that would put people off? He Jun did not feelfortable about it, and Gu Xiaoshan could also feel that. However, he did not want to give him the wrong impression. Maybe this was for the best. Gu Xiaoshan took out his cigarettes, wanting a smoke. Renzi snatched at the box, then tossed it away. ¡°Smoking in a public area, don¡¯t you have anymon courtesy?¡± Gu Xiaoshan only picked up the cigarette box and headed outside. Gu Xiaoshan had only left for a short moment before He Jun followed. Renzi did not notice as he ate his double skin milk dessert, only realising that everyone was gone when he raised his head. He quickly wiped his mouth and ran out to investigate. Stepping outside, he saw Gu Xiaoshan with a lit cigarette between his lips, both hands in his pockets, dressed stylishly and neatly yet with a slightly rakish air, just like a billboard model. He could not help but feel that Gu Xiaoshan was very handsome, but was a little indignant as well. ¡°Why did you all leave so quickly? Leaving me alone.¡± ¡°Your table manners are so horrendous, worse than Ha-cube. He Jun could not watch any more, so he left first.¡± Renzi had a recalcitrant expression, he walked two steps closer, and leaned into Gu Xiaoshan. His face showed his unhappiness, but Gu Xiaoshan ignored him, and only blew out a stream of smoke, a provoking look upon his face. Renzi should have been furious with having smoke exhaled into his face, but seeing the smoke escaping between Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s thin lips, he actually ¡ª hardened. Fuck, where¡¯s my dignity? Oh fuck, Brother Xiaoshan is really damn sexy. Fuck, no, where¡¯s my dignity? Oh damn it, Brother Xiaoshan is really damn sexy. ...... As both Renzi¡¯s big head and little head were fighting with each other, Gu Xiaoshan had already stubbed out his cigarette and swaggered off. Watching Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s thin figure from the back, Renzi gnashed his teeth in anger. He¡¯s really an irresponsible scum man, walking off after making me hard! Gu Xiaoshan had only taken a few steps before he returned. Looking at Renzi, he asked, ¡°You¡¯re still not going?¡± Renzi was taken aback, ¡°Going where?¡± Gu Xiaoshan gave a resigned look, ¡°Going home. You n on spending the night here?¡± Renzi scuttled behind him, his heart still pounding with emotions over Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan drove Renzi. Along the way, Renzi received a call from Yu Yuntao, who wanted to know if his silly brother was fine after ¡°running away from home¡±. Renzi nced at Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°I¡¯m at Brother Xiaoshan¡¯s ce, everything¡¯s fine.¡± Hearing the rxed tone in his voice, Yu Yuntao did not know if he should be angry or amused. ¡°Sure, don¡¯t cause trouble for people.¡± Renzi heard this and was upset, ¡°What trouble can I cause for others?¡± ¡°I was just being polite. Cause him as much trouble as you like, as long as you¡¯re not causing me any trouble.¡± Then, Yu Yuntao hung up. Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Hearing the rxed tone in his voice, Yu Yuntao did not know if he should be angry or amused. ¡°Sure, just don¡¯t cause trouble for people.¡± Renzi heard this and was upset, ¡°What trouble can I cause for others?¡± ¡°I was just being polite. Cause him as much trouble as you like, as long as you¡¯re not causing me any trouble.¡± Then, Yu Yuntao hung up. ¡°Is that person really my biological brother?¡± Renzi stared unhappily at the ¡°called ended¡± disyed on the screen of his phone. Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°I think the two of you really don¡¯t feel like you¡¯re rted at all. If you were only half as canny as him...¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not continue his sentence, leaving it upleted. It hooked onto Renzi¡¯s heart, and he blinked as he asked, ¡°Then?¡± Still looking in front of him, Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°Then I won¡¯t be able to get along so well with you.¡± Renzi thought about it, ¡°At first, I still thought that you would like my brother, but I saw that you guys don¡¯t seem to get along with each other.¡± Gu Xiaoshan and Yu Yuntao truly did not get along with each other. However, he would not easily admit to this. After all, their families had close ties with each other, and they were long term business partners. Gu Xiaoshan hence pretended to be focused on driving and not hear what Renzi had said. Renzi turned to look at Gu Xiaoshan, that focused image ¡ª whether it was faked or not ¡ª was really very attractive. The lighting in the car was dim, the hazy light highlighting the sharp edges of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face, especially that nose, it looked sharp enough to cut. Renzi thought about his equally cutting brother, then the gentle beauty He Jun ¡ª both these types were not enough to attract Gu Xiaoshan? Renzi could not resist asking, ¡°Then, what type do you like?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was surprised, ¡°I¡¯ve really never thought about this before.¡± Renzi asked curiously, ¡°Why haven¡¯t you thought about it?¡± Taking a moment to ponder over it, Gu Xiaoshan then replied, ¡°I¡¯ve been too busy.¡± ¡°You liar, you¡¯ve been too busy to even have a sex life?¡± Gu Xiaoshan nearly got a shock with this question, and nearly let go of the steering wheel. He could not help butugh. ¡°My dear, please stop asking about this for now, I¡¯m driving.¡± Fortunately, for the rest of the journey, Renzi obediently kept quiet. However, his mind could not stop turning, just like those teacup rides in the amusement park ¡ª he was bing dizzy from the turning, but he was surrounded in an atmosphere of romance. Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan returned to the apartment. Renzi stood outside the front door, watching Gu Xiaoshan remove his shoes as he supported himself with one hand against the wall. After knowing Gu Xiaoshan for so many years, this was probably the first time he noticed that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s limbs were so long, his build near perfection. Renzi could not help but reprimand himself, what have you been doing? Such a beauty next to you, why have you been looking at the curves of those models instead? When Gu Xiaoshan turned around, Renzi was still thinking of those curves, and reaching out, he grabbed onto Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s chest. Gu Xiaoshan was shocked, ¡°Huh?¡± Renzi eximed quietly, ¡°How amazing!¡± Gu Xiaoshan swatted Renzi¡¯s hand away, ¡°You¡¯re too rude.¡± Having been scolded by Gu Xiaoshan, Renzi quickly pretended to be obedient. He pulled his hand back, ¡°I mean, Brother Xiaoshan has trained his pecs to this amazing level! I¡¯m so envious.¡± ¡°You can train yours too.¡± Then, he shook his head, dismissing his own statement. ¡°Forget it, you won¡¯t be able to do it.¡± Hearing this, Renzi was unhappy. ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I be able to do it?¡± ¡°Because you¡¯rezy.¡± ¡°Oh...¡± Renzi cringed, keeping silent. His almost indiscernible abs were only there because of his thinness, and they were nothing to talk about. It was likely that being so thin, He Jun had them too. Renzi still continued pretending to be obedient, and went to prepare two cups of tea. He smiled, ¡°Brother Xiaoshan,e and have some tea.¡± Gu Xiaoshan kept feeling that something was strange, but still went to the dining table to take a seat. Renzi was not one to hold himself back, and could not bother about being subtle, he again repeated that question in the car. ¡°So, exactly what type do you like?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. He stroked the tenmoku cup in his hands, ¡°Didn¡¯t I say I¡¯ve never thought about it before?¡± ¡°Liar! Then how did you find those lovers of yours?¡± ¡°Then how did you find your lovers? Did you set a criteria, then went to a ¡°model shop¡± and make a purchase?¡± Renzi was taken aback, and had to admit that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s words made sense. Seeing that Renzi was stunned, Gu Xiaoshanughed again. ¡°I did think a little about something like that before, as my father has also asked me about it.¡± Renzi lost his smile. Could it be that his father is just like mine, and wants to arrange a gay date for his eldest son? Old Mister Yu had always been worried about Yu Yuntao¡¯s marriage, making Yu Yuntao have no choice but toe out of the closet, and tell him that he was gay. Old Mister Yu struggled over it for awhile, but managed to think things through. Then, he busied himself with looking for a suitable gay partner for Yu Yuntao, and even tried to arrange a connection for him with Gu Xiaoshan. Both Gu Xiaoshan and Yu Yuntao expressed how touched they were by it, then both tly rejected this marriage. Old Mister Gu always like to pretend that he was not worried, but actually, he was quite concerned about it. Finally he could not resist asking Gu Xiaoshan exactly what type of people he liked. With a face full of anticipation, Renzi asked Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°So how did you reply Uncle Gu?¡± Gu Xiaoshan drank the lukewarm tea, then leisurely replied, ¡°I wasn¡¯t specific, because I don¡¯t have an exact answer too. I only said, he cannot be someone so shrewd like Yu Yuntao.¡± Hearing that, Renzi was about to start wagging his tail. ¡°Sure, someone not shrewd, what about someone like me?¡± Gu Xiaoshan chuckled, ¡°What a coincidence, that¡¯s what my dad said too!¡± Renzi was pleasantly surprised, so Uncle Gu rather likes me! However, this was only a ridicule made by Uncle Gu because he knew Renzi was straight. ¡°You don¡¯t like intelligent ones, then, what about someone like Renzi?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t have to be to that extent.¡± Renzi was about to flip the table. ¡°What extent? Say it properly, what extent?¡± Gu Xiaoshan drank his tea calmly, ¡°An extent like yours.¡± Renzi refused to ept that. ¡°I... At least I managed to get epted into my university!¡± Gu Xiaoshan sighed and shook his head, ¡°If others had the resources that you did...¡± Renzi puffed up in anger, ¡°Then? Then? Why aren¡¯t you continuing?¡± Seeing that Renzi was really starting to get angry, Gu Xiaoshan decided to y nice. ¡°Then, it doesn¡¯t matter. You have your own good points, why do you have topare yourself to others?¡± As expected, Renzi calmed down, he widened his eyes and asked, ¡°What are my good points?¡± Gu Xiaoshan gave another deep sigh. ¡°It¡¯s hard to describe, you can only experience it for yourself.¡± This reply was too superficial, and Renzi waspletely not satisfied by it. However, he did not want to probe about this, he only wanted to know Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s criteria. ¡°Does that mean, you don¡¯t like someone with a brain like my brother, but you also don¡¯t want someone with a brain like mine? Then, whose brain is more suitable?¡± Gu Xiaoshan also found it hard topare, so he casually replied, ¡°Someone like Zhi Xuan I guess.¡± Renzi was shocked. ¡°Zhi Xuan is still considered not too intelligent?¡± Oh no, oh no, Renzi suddenly felt a sense of hopelessness. To Renzi, Zhi Xuan was already like an artificial intelligence, this was too difficult a level for him to reach. Gu Xiaoshan was amused by how Renzi was struck dumb. ¡°It¡¯s not exactly like that, I can only say that his intelligence is more of aforting sort. Your brother hardly gives anyone any face. Look at those family entanglements in yourpany, it¡¯s all because your brother was too harsh in dealing with them. It¡¯s not easy to get along with someone like him.¡± Renzi had a terrible headache. Thinking over it, he asked again, ¡°Then, what about He Jun? He Jun shouldn¡¯t be more intelligent than Zhi Xuan, right?¡± ¡°Must you really list them in order?¡± Renzi mmed his fist onto the table. ¡°Yes! I want to list them in order! Tell me, is it He Jun, or is it Zhi Xuan?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t dare to continue saying this, having used Zhi Xuan as an example just now was already not right. No matter what I say now, wouldn¡¯t I be defiling the name of your brother-inw?¡± Only then did Renzi remembered that Zhi Xuan was his brother¡¯s boyfriend, why should he be getting jealous over him? At that moment, Renzi had an unprecedented admiration for Zhi Xuan. That Yu Yuntao was like an ox bone that had been left for over ten days, smelly and hard, how did Zhi Xuan manage to take him in? If he, Yu Yunren, could be like Zhi Xuan, what could he not aplish? Renzi felt, he really should apprentice himself under Zhi Xuan! Having made up his mind, Renzi went to work the next day. The vice-president appearing at work was truly a rare asion. People in the office were gossiping, asking if Renzi was chasing after some new female employee. In his office, Renzi called Yu Yuntao through their internalmunication lines. ¡°Can I borrow your Ah Xuan for a couple of days?¡± ¡°No.¡± Yu Yuntao hung up. Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Having made up his mind, Renzi went to work the next day. The vice-president appearing at work was truly a rare asion. People in the office were gossiping, asking if Renzi was chasing after some new female employee. In his office, Renzi called Yu Yuntao through their internalmunication lines. ¡°Can I borrow your Ah Xuan for a couple of days?¡± ¡°No.¡± Then, Yu Yuntao hung up. Renzi did not give up, he gave Zhi Xuan a call privately. ¡°Ah Xuan,e to my office?¡± ¡°President Yu asked me to ignore you.¡± Renzi was annoyed, ¡°Hey, I¡¯m (Vice) President Yu too!¡± Zhi Xuan paused. ¡°Although that¡¯s the case, but I¡¯m now the assistant to the president. Work-wise, I still report directly to the president. If you have any questions, you can actually look to your own assistant. If there¡¯s really no choice, we¡¯ll discuss it again.¡± ¡°I just want to talk to you for awhile, just awhile. Don¡¯t be so unfeeling.¡± With his pestering, Zhi Xuan had no choice but to agree. When Zhi Xuan arrived at the vice president¡¯s office, he saw that Renzi¡¯s clothes were unkempt, his feet were bare, and he was sprawled on the couch in the office. However, Zhi Xuan had also been his assistant for a period of time, and had long been used to him already, and so did not find this strange. Seeing Zhi Xuan¡¯s arrival, Renzi instantly perked up. He patted the couch, ¡°Ah Xuan,e, take a seat.¡± Zhi Xuan sat down next to Renzi. ¡°Do you have any instructions?¡± Renzi spoke mysteriously. ¡°I want to ask you something...¡± Seeing his expression, hearing his words, Zhi Xuan knew something was wrong. Just as he was about to say ¡°forget it¡±, Renzi spoke, ¡°How did you chase my brother?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask this before?¡± Renzi waved his hand. ¡°That time, I was just asking casually. Now, I¡¯m asking seriously.¡± Zhi Xuan really did not want to answer this question, and tried to evade it. ¡°So, why are you serious about it now?¡± Renzi was a little embarrassed. ¡°The... the me lies with you too.¡± Although Zhi Xuan was still confused, but he was scared. ¡°Hey, you can¡¯t say ridiculous things like that.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that whoever I dreamt about, it means I like them?!¡± Zhi Xuan thought about it, then vaguely remembered that he did seem to tell Renzi something like that. ¡°Ah, it¡¯s to do with that wet dream of yours?¡± Renzi smacked his knee, eximing, ¡°Yes! It¡¯s that thing! The more I think about it, the more I feel that you¡¯re right. I do like him! I seriously like him!¡± (T/N: In Chinese, the pronouns he/she cannot be differentiated just by listening.) Zhi Xuan did not believe the ¡°seriousness¡± of Renzi¡¯s feelings, and only gave him a superficial reply. ¡°Ah, then I wish you all the best.¡± Renzi rubbed at his nose. ¡°So, I¡¯ve decided. Since I like him, I must woo him! Don¡¯t you agree?¡± Zhi Xuan nodded, speaking perfunctorily, ¡°Oh, yes, good luck.¡± ¡°So I need your help!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think I¡¯ll be able to provide much help.¡± Renziughed and patted Zhi Xuan¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Aiyah, we¡¯re already so familiar with each other, why are you still pretending? Just tell me, how did you manage to woo my brother? We¡¯re all good friends, there¡¯s nothing that can¡¯t be shared, right?¡± Zhi Xuan felt so embarrassed that he was about to break out in goosebumps. He lightly shifted away Renzi¡¯s hand that was on his shoulder. ¡°This... I really don¡¯t know how to say it.¡± Renzi sighed, pointing at him. ¡°Why, are you putting on the airs of being my brother-inw now?¡± Hearing the word ¡°brother-inw¡±, Zhi Xuan was about to die of embarrassment. He only wished to escape this hell. President Yu was right, I shouldn¡¯t have bothered with this fool. How could Renzi let Zhi Xuan go? ¡°My brother is so rude and difficult to handle. You have to at least tell me, how did you get him to talk to you nicely?¡± Zhi Xuan could only answer, ¡°My matters may not be relevant to you at all, after all... President Yu is not a girl.¡± Renzi smacked his thigh, ¡°Of course I know that! This person I want to chase, is also not a girl!¡± Zhi Xuan nearly fell off the couch in shock. He really regretted it. He should have listened to Yu Yuntao, why did he involve himself in Renzi¡¯s matters! This thing had been suppressed within Renzi¡¯s heart for very long already. Renzi had also felt agonised over it. Now that he had finally caught hold of a confidant, he could not stop. ¡°I¡¯m really not joking! I also got a shock myself, how did I also be a gay? Could it be that being gay is contagious?¡± Zhi Xuan did not know if he should shake his head and say ¡°that¡¯s nothing to do with me, I¡¯m not the one who infected you¡±, or cover his ears and say ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear anymore, let me go¡±. Still, Zhi Xuan was someone who was ustomed to difficulties. No matter how much his heart was in turmoil, he would still look calm and cid. He coughed and spoke mechanically, ¡°All the best, I¡¯m going back to work.¡± How could Renzi let him go! He grabbed onto him, ¡°Don¡¯t go! I don¡¯t even dare to tell anyone else about this, I¡¯m only telling it to you!¡± Zhi Xuan wanted to say ¡°we¡¯re really not that close¡±, but instead said, ¡°You really tter me too much. However, I¡¯m really not able to help you with it. Also, you can talk to your brother about it. He¡¯s your family.¡± Renzi still gripped on tightly onto Zhi Xuan¡¯s arm. ¡°How would I dare to tell him?¡± Zhi Xuan was more calm, he looked at Renzi seriously. ¡°If you don¡¯t n on telling your family about it, then, you don¡¯t ¡°seriously like¡± that person.¡± Renzi was taken aback, and released Zhi Xuan¡¯s arm. Zhi Xuan took this opportunity to pull his arm back, and slowly straightened his crumpled sleeve. ¡°Also, if it¡¯s just a girl, then forget it. If it¡¯s a guy, I think you really should think things through, whether you¡¯re really that serious about it. This is not a joke. Is this just a whim? Suddenly bing gay, what are the possibilities? Do you know what this means?¡± Renzi was muddled, all his confidence fading away. Zhi Xuan¡¯s words seemed to have reminded Renzi of something very important, but something he had neglected. This was not a dream, this was reality. This was 2018. When Zhi Xuan returned to his office, he then realised that he might have done something very scary. ¡°Did I just encourage (Vice) President Yu toe out of the closet?¡± This realisation caused chills to run down Zhi Xuan¡¯s body, and for some reason, he felt guilty when he saw Yu Yuntao. Yu Yunren still did not have the intentions ofing out of the closet immediately. After all, this was not a small issue. The matter of liking Gu Xiaoshan, to him, was something that was easily epted. However, ¡°bing a homosexual¡±, ing out of the closet to his family¡±, these made Renzi¡¯s slow brain swell up in pain. Aftering into work for a few hours, Renzi skipped the rest of the work day. When Yu Yuntao learnt about it, he spoke to Zhi Xuan,ughing, ¡°Seems like he was here to look for you. What did he tell you?¡± Zhi Xuan replied slowly, ¡°What else could it be? It¡¯s just about his love problems, that he could not get the person he wants.¡± This was the truth, and Yu Yuntao did not ask anymore after hearing it. He thought that Renzi was still thinking about that beauty Yang Yihan. Renzi received a bill from the veterinarian, then remembered about the incident where Ha-cube bit the poodle. Since he was already outside, he gave He Jun a call. He Jun was also free, and they agreed to meet at a nearby cafe. When He Jun came, he looked fatigued. He was not wearing his usual linen clothes, but was instead dressed in a simple t-shirt. His hair was also not in a bun, only tied in a ponytail with a cap. When He Jun politely removed the cap, Renzi discovered that He Jun even had makeup on. Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Renzi received a bill from the veterinarian, then remembered about the incident where Ha-cube bit the poodle. Since he was already outside, he gave He Jun a call. He Jun was also free, and they agreed to meet at a nearby cafe. When He Jun came, he looked fatigued. He was not wearing his usual linen clothes, but was instead dressed in a simple t-shirt. His hair was also not in a bun, only tied in a ponytail with a cap. When He Jun politely removed the cap, Renzi discovered that He Jun even had makeup on. Renziughed, ¡°Dressed so nicely today, going to a party?¡± He Junughed too. ¡°A party in the day? It¡¯s work, actually.¡± Curious, Renzi asked. ¡°Aren¡¯t you a tea specialist?¡± He Jun smiled and brushed away his hair by his forehead. ¡°That¡¯s only a part-time job. Actually, I¡¯m a professional model ¡ª ah, of course, looking at the amount of work I have and my ie, I also might not be considered a professional.¡± Renzi was a little surprised. ¡°You¡¯re a model? Oh, this line of work is pretty tough. But your looks are so good, I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll make it.¡± He Jun sighed. ¡°There are so many people of simr standards to me.¡± Not good atforting people, Renzi could only try to change the topic. ¡°So how¡¯s your dog?¡± ¡°It¡¯s doing pretty well.¡± He Jun smiled. He Jun and Renzi did not spend too much time talking about their dogs before He Jun skilfully diverted the topic to Gu Xiaoshan. Again, without being on guard, Renzi mentioned some things about him before thinking, why are we talking about Brother Xiaoshan again? He felt rather indignant and sour, ¡°You seem quite concerned about Brother Xiaoshan.¡± He Jun nodded, ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± He Jun¡¯s candidness made Renzi speak directly. ¡°Then, there¡¯s really nothing going on between the two of you?¡± He Jun was quite dejected about it, but he still smiled, ¡°I wish we did.¡± He was too honest, and it confirmed Renzi¡¯s thoughts. Renzi smacked the table, ¡°As expected! I knew it! The two of you really have something going on!¡± He Jun smiled wryly, and repeated that sentence, ¡°I wish we did.¡± Renzi studied He Jun, ¡°Then, do you like guys?¡± He Jun was somewhat astounded, giving a nod after a pause. ¡°Yes, is this very strange?¡± Renzi quickly waved his hand, ¡°No, no, that¡¯s not what I meant. I¡¯m surrounded by gays, and now I even feel that straight guys are the strange ones.¡± He Jun could not resistughing. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s like this!¡± Blinking, Renzi bit his straw. ¡°How did you realise you¡¯re gay?¡± Then, feeling that he might have offended He Jun, he continued. ¡°Uh, if you think that my question is too invasive...¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± He Jun interrupted, smiling. ¡°There¡¯s nothing to hide. I¡¯m just not interested in girls, but I¡¯m interested in guys. It¡¯s that simple. It¡¯s also not difficult to realise it?¡± ¡°Oh. Then, there are many gay people around you too?¡± He Jun nodded. ¡°There¡¯s quite a number of them in the industry, so it¡¯s nothing special.¡± Renzi continued nodding, ¡°Ah, yes... Then, then is there anyone around you who used to be straight, and suddenly became gay?¡± Hearing this, He Jun observed Renzi¡¯s expression. He bit his lip, ¡°It does happen...¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes brightened. ¡°What kind of situation was that?¡± He Jun¡¯s eyes curved up in a smile. ¡°Why are you asking about this? Are you also suddenly turning gay?¡± Renzi¡¯s face flushed. He Jun stirred his coffee as he looked at Renzi. ¡°This sort of situation does happen. But sometimes... it¡¯s only a misunderstanding.¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°Misunderstanding?¡± ¡°Yes, misunderstanding... At the very least, a person has to be sure that he can be erected because of a man, right?¡± Renzi contemted it for a moment, he had clearly got an erection over Gu Xiaoshan, this was definitely not a misunderstanding. Still sinking in his doubts over his sexual orientation, Renzi¡¯s phone rang. Answering it, Old Mister Yu¡¯s voice sounded, ¡°Lousy kid, are youing home for dinner tonight?¡± Hearing that, Renzi knew that his dad¡¯s temper had abated, and quickly agreed. Returning to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s apartment, Renzi packed his things, feeling an emptiness in his heart. He had never left Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s ce feeling like this before. He sincerely wished to stay awhile longer by Gu Xiaoshan, and this thought overwhelmed him. When he was about to send a message telling Gu Xiaoshan that he was going home, he was extremely mncholic, feeling even more emotional than breaking up with any of his previous girlfriends. ¡°Maybe I was born gay.¡± Renzi bit at his fingernails, as he sent the text to Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°Old Mister has asked me to go back, I¡¯m going back now.¡± Gu Xiaoshan quickly replied with an ¡°Ok.¡± Then, it was followed with another text. ¡°Remember to take the dog along.¡± By then, Renzi was already in the car. He had to ask the driver to turn back. ¡°Ah, I really forgot about Ha-cube.¡± Finally, with Ha-cube, Renzi appeared again at the Yu mansion. Ha-cube immediately became frisky when it reached the garden, and was uncontroble. Renzi also did not have the mood to control it, and let it messed around. The housekeeper came by to let him know that dinner was ready, and invited Renzi to the dining table. Renzi discovered that no one else was there, just Old Mister Yu sitting by amp. When he called him ¡°Dad¡±, Old Mister Yu only snorted in acknowledgement. Taking a seat, Renzi asked, ¡°Where¡¯s Elder Brother?¡± ¡°He¡¯s spending every night over at Zhi Xuan¡¯s ce, how would he know how toe home!¡± Renziughed, ¡°You can¡¯t me him for that, that¡¯s how a rtionship is like.¡± Old Mister Yu nodded, ¡°You¡¯re right, at least they¡¯re dating properly, unlike your nonsense.¡± Renzi protested, ¡°Why is mine nonsense?¡± Old Mister Yu¡¯s temper grew, ¡°You¡¯re asking this? Think about it yourself! What have you done!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve only spent some money chasing girls! I won¡¯t chase anymore girls, ok?¡± Old Mister Yuughed in anger, ¡°You better remember what you just said, don¡¯t chase anymore girls!¡± Renzi was determined. ¡°I won¡¯t chase them anymore! Never again! Girls, hah!¡± With Yu Yunren¡¯s determination and solemness, Old Mister Yu was surprised. ¡°Really?¡± Renzi nodded. ¡°Really! I¡¯ve thought it through!¡± Old Mister Yu was curious. ¡°What did you think through?¡± ¡°I thought it through. Last time I was ignorant, and didn¡¯t know anything, was led into being a prodigal son by others.¡± Hearing this, Old Mister Yu was moved to the point of tears. ¡°How, how did you think this through?¡± Renzi sighed, ¡°I should have thought it through a long time ago. Suddenly looking back, and he is there, under the dim light!¡± Old Mister Yu was extremely touched. ¡°My foolish son has not only straightened his thinking out, he can even recite poems now...¡± Renzi was also quite moved, thinking about his actions, it was really rather irresponsible. No wonder his dad would worry. So, Renzi exined, ¡°I¡¯m different now, I now know what I want. I won¡¯t create anymore nonsense.¡± Old Mister Yu grasped the key point of this conversation, and hurriedly asked, ¡°So, what do you want now?¡± Renzi was stunned, he never expected it toe to this situation. However, he gritted his teeth, and mustered up his courage. ¡°I now know, I don¡¯t like girls at all!¡± Old Mister Yu nearly had a heart attack hearing that. ¡°What, what do you mean?¡± Yu Yunren pounded his chest, ¡°I finally thought things through, and understood why I had not much feelings for those girls. Breaking up with them so quickly, it¡¯s because I don¡¯t like girls at all!¡± From the joy of thinking that ¡°his foolish son had finally matured¡±, Old Mister Yu fell suddenly from it ¡ª it was like falling off a cliff, that force nearly ending this old person¡¯s life. Luckily, Old Mister Yu was hale and hearty, and had experienced so much of life. Breathing deeply a couple of times, he calmed down and scolded, ¡°Don¡¯t make such retarded jokes!¡± Renzi did not expect to cause such a scene so quickly uponing home, but he thought that since he had already taken this step, he could not retreat. He was a warrior in the name of love! So, Renzi stood up straight. ¡°I¡¯m not joking, neither am I retarded!¡± ¡°Just say that you¡¯re not joking! That would be more convincing!¡± Renzi solemnly spoke, ¡°Since we¡¯ve reached this point, I¡¯ll just say it openly. I¡¯ve finally realised how love feels.¡± Old Mister Yu scolded, ¡°Bullshit! How can you know how love feel? You¡¯re still ying around!¡± Renzi tried to convince him, ¡°Just looking at him, I got an erection. I didn¡¯t even have to touch myself. Even when dreaming, I dreamt of doing it with him, isn¡¯t this how love feels?¡± Old Mister Yu was stunned, indeed, this is really how love feels. Old Mister Yu was quickly convinced, and had to ept the reality that another of his son was also gay. Oh god, why? In Old Mister Yu¡¯s sunny world view, it started raining. He covered his face in pain, digesting this heartless truth. He even started to wonder if he might be gay himself. Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Renzi did not expect that his usually aggressive father would suddenly be so dispirited. Thinking that he must have given him a very big shock, he was extremely ashamed. Holding onto his dad¡¯s hands he spoke, ¡°Dad, it¡¯s my fault. I didn¡¯t withstand the seduction of men, and became gay. Please, hit me!¡± Old Mister Yu continued burying his face in his hands, and did not reply. Renzi was even more upset, he stood up and yelled, ¡°The cane! Where¡¯s the cane?!¡± When the people outside heard Renzi calling for the walking cane, they only said, ¡°Our Second Young Master is bing sillier. He just came home, and is looking to get hit?¡± Who would have thought that Old Mister Yu would grab onto Renzi. This elderly man¡¯s palm was very rough, against Renzi¡¯s smooth and soft palm, it however gave him a sense of warmth and steady strength. ¡°Dad?¡± Renzi looked at Old Mister Yu with reddened eyes. Old Mister Yu patted Renzi¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Take a seat.¡± Renzi obediently sat down, saying, ¡°This time, I¡¯m serious. If you really want to hit me, I¡¯ll take it.¡± Old Mister Yu sighed. ¡°This, I know as well. You have never specially mentioned the previous girls to me before. The things you said just now, are they all from your heart? Have you thought things through?¡± Renzi felt the stinging in his eyes, he reached out and wiped at his own eyes. ¡°I¡¯ve been thinking about this for the entire past month. I felt a little terrible as I was thinking about it, but this is fact. I was troubled, but once I thought it through, I was fine. I felt that even if I told you about it, I won¡¯t feel ashamed as well.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not shameful, it¡¯s good that you¡¯ve thought it through.¡± Although he had Yu Yuntao leading the pack, but Renzi had not hope that his dad would ept it so quickly. ¡°Dad, are you really not angry?¡± ¡°This is nothing, if because of this, you¡¯re able to learn to be responsible, I¡¯ll even feel that this is something good. As long as you don¡¯t do anything wicked.¡± ¡°Nothing wicked, I don¡¯t do wicked things. I remember everything Dad has taught me as a child, I won¡¯t dare to do wicked things.¡± ¡°So, who is it?¡± Old Mister Yu asked. ¡°Who made you like this?¡± Renzi became bashful. Seeing him like this, Old Mister Yu clicked his tongue. ¡°Who is it? Do I know him?¡± Renzi nodded. Old Mister Yu thought about it for a moment. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s that fellow from the Gu family?¡± Renzi¡¯s face flushed upon hearing that. ¡°Dad, how, how did you, huh?¡± Old Mister Yu leapt up, shouting, ¡°The cane! Where¡¯s my cane?!¡± Renzi hurriedly grabbed onto his father. ¡°Didn¡¯t you, you say you weren¡¯t going to hit me?¡± Old Mister Yu yelled, ¡°Why would I hit you? I¡¯m going to hit him!¡± Naturally, Renzi had to protect his beloved. ¡°Why do you want to hit him? He didn¡¯t do anything wrong!¡± Old Mister Yu scolded, ¡°Why? Why? This minx seduced you!¡± Describing Gu Xiaoshan as a minx, this was unprecedented! Renzi was stunned, only to watch his father stride out, yelling for his walking cane. He again grabbed onto his father. ¡°No, no, he doesn¡¯t know anything.¡± Old Mister Yu was taken aback. ¡°What do you mean? You just said that you got hard when you look at him. Don¡¯t tell me, you just got hard by yourself?¡± Renzi nodded his head in embarrassment. Old Mister Yu sneered, ¡°Useless!¡± At this moment, the butler knocked on the door and asked, ¡°Master, the cane is here, do you still need it?¡± Waving his hand, Old Mister Yu spoke clearly. ¡°I don¡¯t need it anymore, take it away.¡± The butler respectfully acknowledged it and retreated. Old Mister Yu coughed, and Renzi quickly served him some tea. After drinking and soothing his throat, Old Mister Yu said, ¡°Take a seat.¡± Renzi sat down. Although he was a little hungry, he dared not touch the food on the table. However, Old Mister Yu picked up his chopsticks and started eating. ¡°So, it¡¯s really that one from the Gu family?¡± Renzi nodded, then replied, ¡°Haven¡¯t you always liked him? Our families are so close, you even arranged a date with him for Elder Brother! Why would you be so upset when ites to me?¡± Old Mister Yu snorted. ¡°You can suppress him?¡± ¡°He¡¯s Madam White Snake and I¡¯m the Leifeng Pagoda, of course!¡± 1 Old Mister Yu rubbed at his throbbing temple. ¡°It¡¯s really that a grown son can¡¯t be kept at home. You¡¯repletely not in his eyes at all, but yet you¡¯re all for him already?¡± 2 Renzi protested, ¡°We¡¯ve known each other for so many years already, why would I not be in his eyes? He¡¯s also not blind.¡± Old Mister Yu was exasperated. ¡°Are you a fool? It¡¯s because you¡¯ve known each other for so many years, and he¡¯s also been gay for so many years! He¡¯s never even considered you before, can¡¯t you tell that you have no hope?¡± Instead, Renzi was very optimistic. ¡°If I haven¡¯t tried it, how would you know that there¡¯s no hope?¡± Old Mister Yu snorted. ¡°Then go try it out. He¡¯ll definitely reject you.¡± Seeing how confident Old Mister Yu was, Renzi started to doubt himself. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Have you seen the people he has been with over the years? There¡¯s not a single decent one. Even if we introduce any to him, he¡¯ll reject them all. Why do you think that¡¯s so? It¡¯s because he¡¯s not ready to settle down, he¡¯s still at the yful age. He¡¯ll only be with you if he¡¯s a fool. If he¡¯s with you, both Old Gu and I would watch him, how would he be able to y? Unless you don¡¯t want him, or if the two of you are tied together for life, he¡¯ll only agree to be with you if he¡¯s crazy.¡± Renzi was immediately convinced by his dad. Oh god, Dad, you¡¯re so wise! You evenpletely understand the mind of a gay! Old Mister Yu asked Renzi to calm down, and kicked him to his room to sleep. Seeing how Renzi was listless, his father leaned against the door, speaking, ¡°If you¡¯re really gay, I have no opinions about that. However, you must find someone you can rely on, ok?¡± Renzi did not reply, only burying himself under his nket unhappily. Tossing and turning, then Renzi peeped out from under the nket with glistening eyes. ¡°But, without trying, how would I know?¡± Old Mister Yu could not bear for his son to walk down this foolish path. ¡°You can! Then, think about it. If you woo Gu Xiaoshan, what would happen if you fail?¡± ¡°Uh... It doesn¡¯t seem like there would be much of a conclusion. At most, people wouldugh at me, then, he... would ignore me...¡± ¡°Yes, as long as you¡¯re prepared to lose this friend if you fail, then, no harm trying.¡± Renzi¡¯s heart was just burning like it was ame. Now, after Old Mister Yu had dumped a bucket of cold water on him, all that was left was smoke and ashes. Chapter 21 Chapter 21 He wanted to ask, how was Brother Xiaoshan unreliable? But thinking about it, ording to his records, he was actually pretty unreliable. His dad was right, Brother Xiaoshan was different from him. He was sessful in the romance department just on the basis of his charm, and did not need to spend a single cent. If he truly wanted to settle down, he would have done so long ago. What ¡°never considered about what he wanted in a lover because of work¡±, that was only a crappy excuse that wouldn¡¯t work even on him. Gu Xiaoshan clearly had not yed enough, and did not want to settle down. Also, Brother Xiaoshan had made it very clearly. He did not like people of his type, he thought he was too stupid. When Renzi thought of it this way, he realised his romance was doomed. And the conclusion of this matter was, for the first time, never before happened, an unprecedented incident, in Renzi¡¯s life, he ¡ª had insomnia. Tossing and turning, there was only one thing in his mind ¡ª searching through the crowd, and there he stood ¡ª a line from the poems Renzi had forcefully crammed into his head while studying suddenly appeared. Those meaningful words were like a seed buried in the dirt, sprouting with the arrival of spring. His heart ached. Renzi could not sleep, and wanted to go onto the balcony. He used to mock the ancient poets, that they were sick, looking at the moon in the middle of the night! Now, he was the one who was sick. Sitting on a deckchair at the balcony, he looked up at the full, round moon, while his heart was missing a piece. ¡°It hurts.¡± Renzi rubbed his chest, ¡°It really fucking hurts.¡± As Renzi was sighing away, he noticed a tiny red glow in the corner of his eyes. Turning his head, he discovered that the source of light was from a cigar. His dad was smoking the cigar on the balcony next door. Supporting himself on the railing, he leaned over them and yelled, ¡°Dad! You can¡¯t sleep too?¡± When he saw Renzi, he huffed, ¡°Why do you think I can¡¯t sleep?¡± Renzi immediately shrank, and could not say a word. Old Mister Yu continued, ¡°Why are you still not sleeping? What game are you ying?¡± Renzi exined, ¡°I¡¯m not ying any games, I¡¯m lovesick.¡± Hearing that, Old Mister Yu¡¯s headache worsened. Damn, this unlucky child actually can¡¯t fall asleep? It¡¯s a big problem this time. Renzi¡¯s abnormal behaviour persisted, and he did not get a good rest over the next few nights. Even in the day, he only walked around listlessly. No one had ever seen him like this before. Old Mister Yu felt his heart ached looking at him, and tried to think of ways to cheer Renzi up. He scrolled through Renzi¡¯s social media ounts, and saw that he had a post a month ago, saying that he wanted to eat a certain brand of macaron from Paris, but as he was unable to go to France for the time being, he could only crave it. Old Mister Yu immediately summoned the butler, ¡°Quick, get someone to deliver those macarons here!¡± The butler replied, ¡°This? At the end ofst month, Young Master Gu had already sent them over. Second Young Master had so many that he¡¯s now sick of them.¡± Old Mister Yu was taken aback. He thought for a moment, ¡°Then, what about that sports car Renzi liked? It wasn¡¯t able to go through customs then, has it been settled yet?¡± ¡°That? Young Master Gu has also dealt with it already. It has long passed the customs, and is sitting in our garage right now.¡± Old Mister Yu flew up in a rage, ¡°Fuck! This unlucky child! Then, is there anything else that our Second Young Master likes?¡± The butler was at a loss. ¡°Anything that Second Young Master likes, he¡¯ll get it himself. If he can¡¯t get it, Young Master Gu would get it for him. Second Young Master doesn¡¯tck anything.¡± Old Mister Yu was furious. ¡°This fool, he has beenpletely bought over by these little bits of favour! Quick, go throw them all away!¡± The butler was rmed, ¡°Ha-cube is also a gift from Young Master Gu, do we throw it away as well?¡± Old Mister Yu was also startled. He calmed down, contemted it, and suddenly found something wrong with the picture. ¡°That Gu fellow is usually very stingy, why did he buy so many things for my foolish son?¡± The butler did not have an answer, and only said, ¡°Also, not to mention the cost. The most impressive thing is, every one of them are all things that our Second Young Master wants the most. Look at how thoughtful he is. What a good friend.¡± Old Mister Yu only snorted in reply. Yu Yuntao was now cohabiting with Zhi Xuan, and would onlye back once every weekend. This was not anything out of the ordinary, Old Mister Yu asionally even asked Yu Yuntao to bring Zhi Xuan over to spend the weekend. At the start, Zhi Xuan was still rather afraid of the old man, but he now knew that Old Mister Yu¡¯s bark was worse than his bite. However, he still didn¡¯t really likeing over, although he knew that Old Mister Yu was soft-hearted, but he really did not want to suffer that sharp tongue. When Yu Yuntao came home during the weekend, he discovered that there was something wrong with his little brother. Asking the butler about it, the butler only replied, ¡°Second Young Master caught a coldst night, and has a fever today.¡± So, Yu Yuntao thought that Renzi was only dispirited because of his fever. Little did he knew, for the past few days, Renzi had not eaten nor slept properly, and would sit on the balcony every night. Last night¡¯s winds were very strong, and he caught a cold from the chill. However, this was already enough to make Yu Yuntao worry. After all, Renzi rarely fell sick. A person who would rarely fall ill, once in a fever, he would take longer to recover. Yu Yuntao asked if he had seen the doctor already, and what the doctor said. Hearing that it was not a serious illness, he was less worried. Old Mister Yu sat by the side, his face anxious, full of troubles. However, he felt that he should not let Yu Yuntao know about it, and was even more gloomy. Yu Yuntao thought that Old Mister Yu was only worried about the health of his youngest darling son, and so cracked a joke to liven up the atmosphere. ¡°I was wondering why he was so quiet the past couple of days, so it turns out he fell sick! I think this is a good thing, just let him rest for awhile. When he recovers in a few more days, his leaping about would only frustrate others!¡± Old Mister Yu replied, ¡°Can he rest? He always makes people worry!¡± Old Mister Yu wanted to say ¡°it¡¯ll be good if he could be more like you¡±. However, when he thought of how ¡°like you, he is now gay¡±, his fury welled up again, and so remained silent. When Old Mister Yu kept quiet, the atmosphere in the room tensed up again. Yu Yuntao was also a person who was not talkative, no matter how awkward the atmosphere was outside, he would be fine with it. Still, at home, as a junior he had to lighten the atmosphere, and so tried some small talk. ¡°Hmm, does Gu Xiaoshan know that he¡¯s sick?¡± Hearing the name Gu Xiaoshan, Old Mister Yu opened his eyes. ¡°Oh? Why?¡± ¡°If he knew Renzi was sick, he would definitelye and take a look.¡± Old Mister Yu snorted, ¡°Why? Are they that close?¡± Yu Yuntaoughed. ¡°Are they still not considered close?¡± Old Mister Yu was unhappy, ¡°If they¡¯re so close, then why would Gu Xiaoshan always con our Renzi?¡± Yu Yuntao nodded, ¡°That¡¯s true, I also feel that there¡¯s nothing great about Gu Xiaoshan.¡± Old Mister Yu was again unhappy with his. ¡°Eh, what are you saying? I¡¯ve watched this fellow grow up, he¡¯s smart and capable, what¡¯s bad about him?¡± Yu Yuntao was always very direct when speaking, ¡°He¡¯s very calctive and too stingy. It¡¯s very irritating to work with him.¡± ¡°Him being stingy, what does that have to do with you?¡± ¡°It¡¯s enough that he¡¯s stingy, but this person is also very crafty. If you don¡¯t watch him carefully, he¡¯ll take advantage of you without you knowing about it. When Renzi was taking care of thepany, wasn¡¯t this the case?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true, he really likes to do things on the sly. He really has guts, just like his father. But if you be friends with him, he¡¯s still one of the most reliable ones. Look, after so many years, how many friends do I have? Many of the ¡°honest¡± ones would just stab you in the back. At my age, there¡¯s only Old Gu, whom everyone calls Old Fox, that I can trust.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yu Yuntao nodded, but truthfully, he also did not really like the actions of Uncle Gu. After all, this Gu Xiaoshan had inherited his genes from Old Mister Gu, and was very cunning. Old Mister Yu saw Yu Yuntao¡¯s expression, and so asked, ¡°Hey, if our Renzi was a girl, with Gu Xiaoshan, would it be ok?¡± Yu Yuntao¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°What? Gu Xiaoshan is a gay.¡± Old Mister Yu paused, then asked, ¡°Oh, then if Gu Xiaoshan is a girl...¡± ¡°That wouldn¡¯t work too.¡± ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t it work?¡± ¡°Renzi would be bullied to death.¡± ¡°Is there even anyone who wouldn¡¯t bully this child of mine?¡± Yu Yuntao did not take his father¡¯s words to heart, most likely because he would never imagine that his little brother, who was still chasing a female model only days ago, would be gay. It was also hard for him to imagine his big-hearted little brother would be sick from love troubles. Even if he personally witnessed Renzi reciting poems on the balcony in the middle of the night, he would also not think that he was love sick, and would instead quickly invite a priest over to exorcise the ghost possessing Renzi. For Renzi toy on his bed despondently, it was enough to shock people. Old Mister Yu seemed to have understood something. He walked into Renzi¡¯s room and sat by his bed, ¡°Are you turning yourself into Lin Daiyu 1? Then, you might as well gather up your courage and go woo him!¡± Renzi supported himself up. ¡°What do you mean? Didn¡¯t you tell me I shouldn¡¯t woo him? If I chase after him, we wouldn¡¯t even be able to remain as friends. I thought about it as well, you were right! Those that I did not manage to woo, as well as those I woo-ed and broke up with, I no longer keep in contact with them. This is true. I don¡¯t want to lose contact with Brother Xiaoshan.¡± Saying that, Renzi felt tearful. ¡°Actually, this is also good enough. I can asionally stay over at his ce, and he¡¯s also willing to cook for me. It¡¯s nearly like a marriage.¡± Old Mister Yu spoke up, ¡°Nearly your ass, getting an erection by yourself, can this be called a marriage? This is called widowhood! Can you grow a backbone?¡± Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Saying that, Renzi felt tearful. ¡°Actually, this is also good enough. I can asionally stay over at his ce, and he¡¯s also willing to cook for me. It¡¯s nearly like a marriage.¡± Old Mister Yu spoke up, ¡°Nearly your ass, getting an erection by yourself, can this be called a marriage? This is called widowhood! Can you grow a backbone?¡± Renzi was slightly taken aback. ¡°But you asked me not to chase after him.¡± Old Mister Yu rified, ¡°I didn¡¯t say that, I asked you to think it through properly!¡± ¡°I have thought it through! If I didn¡¯t think through it properly, I¡¯ll have already brought 999 roses to Brother Xiaoshan¡¯s office a couple of days ago.¡± When Old Mister Yu heard that, he nearly fainted. ¡°What? What lousy method is this?¡± Renzi nodded, ¡°I also thought it wasn¡¯t realistic. After all, carrying 999 roses is very tiring.¡± Old Mister Yu nearly vomited blood. ¡°Is that the point? Are you a fool? Is there anyone else who would go for such oundish methods immediately? He¡¯ll only be scared to death! Next time, you¡¯ll definitely be on the security¡¯s cklist.¡± ¡°Are you exaggerating? I saw many people using this method to woo!¡± Renzi protested, ¡°I did ask! Apparently Zhi Xuan also created a scene with roses for my brother, and it worked on him, despite him being such a cold person.¡± Old Mister Yu rubbed his forehead, ¡°If they¡¯re both attracted to each other, this is called affection. You, doing this all by yourself, will be called harassment!¡± Renzi¡¯s face was full of defeat. ¡°Really?¡± Old Mister Yu spoke gravely, ¡°Think about it, if Old Guo¡¯s daughter brought 999 roses to your office for you and confessed loudly, would you be touched?¡± Renzi recalled that Old Guo¡¯s daughter was 190cm tall, and was in prison before. He was rmed, ¡°I won¡¯t dare to be touched.¡± ¡°Would you put her in the security¡¯s cklist?¡± Renzi nodded, ¡°Definitely.¡± ¡°Ai, consider that I owed you in my past life! In the next life, you¡¯ll be my father instead!¡± Old Mister Yu sighed. ¡°You can¡¯t continue this way.¡± Renzi was confused. ¡°I know it¡¯s hopeless for me.¡± ¡°In my opinion, it¡¯s notpletely hopeless. Where there¡¯s a will, there¡¯s a way. If I always think that nothing would work out, that I can¡¯t do it, you wouldn¡¯t have thispany today.¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes immediately brightened. ¡°I, I still have hope?¡± ¡°You have, you must have.¡± Renzi was still feeling weak, when he heard his dad¡¯s words, his spirits immediately recharged. He hugged his dad, ¡°Dad, you¡¯re really my biological dad!¡± How did I raise this son? All my care and attention, was it still not enough? How did I raise him to be like that? Old Mister Yu was resigned, he must havemitted a sin to raise a silly son like this. At his age, everyone was enjoying their lives in peace, all carefree and no worries, but he still had to guide his son in being gay! Actually, this matter of being gay, Old Mister Yu was also muddling through it. He had never experienced anything like this before, and did not know any friends who were gay as well. However, he felt that most people should be simr. ording to his years of meeting people and knowing them, he could not go very wrong. And so, he asked Renzi, ¡°In your situation, do you know what¡¯s the first thing you should do?¡± ¡°I should first tell him that I like him?¡± ¡°Hell no!¡± ¡°Oh right, you said, this would scare him.¡± Old Mister Yu sighed, ¡°Actually, scaring him is not the important part. The main thing is, if you tell him this, he would not take it to heart.¡± Renzi was enlightened, and understood. In the eyes of others, he was just like Ha-cube. If Ha-cube told him it liked him, would he believe it? Was there anyone Ha-cube didn¡¯t like? After the heart-to-heart conversation, Old Mister Yu saw that Renzi¡¯s spirits had improved, and so was a little more relieved. ¡°You really need the right solution for your mental worries.¡± I¡¯ll never have guessed that Renzi would ever have any mental worries! When he descended the stairs, he saw Yu Yuntao fiddling on his phone, sending a text to someone. ¡°Are you chatting with Zhi Xuan?¡± ¡°No, I told Gu Xiaoshan that Renzi is sick. He says he¡¯lle and take a look.¡± Old Mister Yu nodded, ¡°Fine, anyway I also wanted to ask him to look at our baby.¡± It was only slightly past the end of the work day, and Gu Xiaoshan appeared with a basket of fruits. Old Mister Yu thought, why did you bring fruits? Roses would have been much better. However, he still weed the guest with a smile, ¡°It¡¯s good enough that you came, why did you bring a gift too?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, as long as Renzi likes eating them. If he doesn¡¯t, just give it to Ha-cube, it won¡¯t be wasted.¡± Old Mister Yu was still rather calm, and did not behave any differently from before. Gu Xiaoshan did not notice anything strange, after a short chat, he went upstairs by himself to Renzi¡¯s room. Just Renzi had long been notified that Gu Xiaoshan woulde. He was unable to rest, and felt very anxious. Straining his ears, he tried to listen to the on-goings outside. A few times, it was the housekeeper that opened the door, and his emotions went up and down like a rollercoaster. Unable to take it, he even told the housekeeper to not open the door anymore. And so, when the door again opened three minutester, Renzi said unhappily, ¡°Didn¡¯t I ask you not toe in randomly? Now, my words are useless, are they?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was amused, ¡°Second Young Master, what airs you have.¡± Hearing Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s voice, Renzi perked up. If he had a tail, it would definitely be wagging. He turned around to look at him, his face bing lively. Gu Xiaoshan entered and ced the basket of fruits by the bedside. ¡°You¡¯re sick?¡± Renzi nodded, ¡°I got a fever.¡± With nopunctions, Gu Xiaoshan touched Renzi¡¯s forehead. Renzi was having a fever, and felt that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hand was cool to touch. It felt veryfortable on his skin. Feeling dizzy, he blushed as he looked at Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°It¡¯s a little warm. How did you get a fever?¡± As Renzi was dizzy, he was unable to say a word. Gu Xiaoshan only thought that Renzi was being silly like usual, and soughed. ¡°To catch a cold and have a fever in the hot summer, you¡¯re really capable.¡± Renzi¡¯s wits gradually recovered, he looked at Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°That¡¯s because there were some things I couldn¡¯t think through...¡± Gu Xiaoshan continued smiling. ¡°Oh? What things?¡± Hearing Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s tone, as expected, he did not think that Renzi¡¯s worries was a big deal, and only treated him like how he would treat a small child. Renzi finally understood that his dad was right, even if he immediately pulled out 999 roses and kneeled to propose, Gu Xiaoshan would not take it seriously. If it was just like before, Renzi would have blurted everything out. Luckily, his dad had reminded him, ¡°Troubles have to be taken slowly, then they¡¯ll be like troubles. Worries, have to be held back, then people would be interested. And to be interested, the other person has to think of you at leisure.¡± And so, Renzi suppressed his urge to blurt everything out. Bashfully, he turned his head, remaining silent. Such a Renzi was a novelty and very interesting, and so aroused Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s curiosity. ¡°What happened? You really have worries?¡± Hearing that, Renzi was upset. ¡°What do you mean? Can¡¯t I have worries? I haven¡¯t been sleeping or eating properly for the past few days already. Look, I¡¯ve already lost weight! It¡¯s because my heart¡¯s suffering, that¡¯s why I fell sick.¡± Only then did Gu Xiaoshan carefully studied Renzi. He saw that Renzi¡¯s cheeks that were tender and plump like a lychee was now a little sunken in, and his skin was also very pale. Gu Xiaoshan was now really a little worried, ¡°Are you serious? You even couldn¡¯t sleep and eat properly for the past few days?¡± ¡°Why would I lie about that?¡± Gu Xiaoshan immediately turned serious. ¡°What happened? Who made you suffer?¡± Renzi definitely could not answer this question. Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°Ha, you really have worries?¡± Renzi nodded his head gloomily. Gu Xiaoshan did not continue pressing him, and only stroked Renzi¡¯s warm forehead. ¡°Then, rest well, ok?¡± This voice was very gentle, Renzi was intoxicated hearing it, and nodded his head in a daze. Gu Xiaoshan apanied him for quite some time, chatting about irrelevant methods, not mentioning Renzi¡¯s worries again. Renzi at first wondered, if his worries did not attract Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s interests. However, his dad told him that it was the politeness of being an adult. This was the truth. Although Gu Xiaoshan did not ask, but he did pay attention to it. After finishing his chat with Renzi, he left his room and happened to meet the housekeeper outside, casually asking if Renzi had been unhappy recently. The housekeeper was also unaware, and only spoke truthfully, ¡°Yes, on the first day he came home, he had an argument with Master. First, he said that he wanted the walking cane, thenter, Master also said that he wanted the walking cane! They didn¡¯t stop the entire evening, and in the following days, he could not eat nor sleep properly. We¡¯re all worried!¡± Gu Xiaoshan frowned as he heard that, feeling that things were not just so simple. Renzi did not know that his ¡°taking things slowly, holding things back¡± method had worked. He still wanted to grumble to Old Mister Yu, ¡°Dad, do you actually know how to bait a guy?¡± However, at night, he suddenly received a text from Gu Xiaoshan, asking if he wanted supper. Renzi replied, ¡°Did you forget? I¡¯m sick.¡± ¡°You still know you¡¯re sick? Then why aren¡¯t you sleeping?¡± Renzi slowly realised something was different. In the past, they would never exchange messages if there was nothing going on. Now, Gu Xiaoshan seemed pretty concerned about him, and would periodically ask if he had eaten already, or how was his sleep. Sometimes, he would also send some entertaining messages to amuse him. In the past, Gu Xiaoshan would definitely not send such messages. It seemed like Gu Xiaoshan was really treating his worries seriously. After all, if Renzi was unable to eat or sleep properly, there must be a big problem. Gu Xiaoshan thought, Renzi¡¯s dad and brother were both unreliable, they even forgot about Renzi¡¯s birthday this year. They must have not realised that there was something wrong with Renzi even now, and he definitely had to pay more attention to him. Renzi quickly changed from ¡°Dad, do you actually know how to bait a guy?¡± to ¡°Dad, you really know how to bait a guy!¡± Now, he could eat and sleep well, full of energy everyday. Lying on the bed, he would stare at his phone and wait for it to ring. A ¡°have you eaten¡± message could make Renzi happy for half a day. If Renzi replied, ¡°I didn¡¯t eat much. Actually, I want to eat the noodles from that shop by that bridge¡±, within half an hour, the noodles will be delivered to his bedroom door. There was no need to even mention the taste. Renzi slurped the noodles up gustily, nearly licking the te clean. The best moment was when he said he wanted to eat oyster porridge. When he opened the door, it was Gu Xiaoshan who personally delivered the porridge to him. He said that he had just finished work, and was on the way. Renzi was so moved he really wanted to just pull his pants down right there and then. Chapter 23 Chapter 23 When Old Mister Yu saw how his dejected son was lively and spritely now, he had mixed feelings. He went to golf with Old Mister Gu to relieve his stress. Old Mister Gu¡¯s profile looked just like an older version of Gu Xiaoshan, as Old Mister Yu sat and stared at him, his expression was very solemn. Old Mister Gu felt a chill down his back, he turned around and asked Old Mister Yu, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Nothing much,¡± Old Mister Yu replied gloomily. ¡°You... you raised a good son!¡± Old Mister Gu recalled how Yu Yuntao and Gu Xiaoshan fought on the business battlefield andughed, ¡°Your son isn¡¯t too bad himself!¡± Hearing that, Old Mister Yu got angry. ¡°That son of mine is a fool!¡± Old Mister Gu was surprised and joked, ¡°Aren¡¯t we talking about that intelligent son of yours?¡± Is Old Gu looking down on Renzi, and think that he¡¯s foolish? He probed subtly, ¡°Oh, so what do you think about Renzi?¡± ¡°Him? ... Very filial, and very kind.¡± ¡°Then, if I want to arrange a blind date between Gu Xiaowu and him, will you be alright with it?¡± Old Mister Gu¡¯s dentures nearly flew out in shock, but he still had a very calm expression on his face. He continued smiling, ¡°Didn¡¯t he try woo-ing Xiaowu before?¡± Old Mister Yu snorted silently, yes, and he now wants to woo Xiaoshan! I only frequently mention that ¡°it¡¯s better to be rted to the Gu family by marriage¡±, who would have thought that he¡¯ll be so ¡°filial¡±, and carry it out so fully! As Old Mister Yu drank the chilled beverage in his hand, he smiled, ¡°I¡¯m just talking hypothetically. If he never woo-ed Xiaowu before, and Xiaowu didn¡¯t reject him, and they were close like before, what do you think about this marriage?¡± Old Mister Yu was very calm about it, making it sound just like a casual conversation. However, Old Mister Gu was an old fox who could sniff out anything suspicious. Still, he would never imagine a ridiculous thing like Renzi suddenly turning gay and wanting to woo Gu Xiaoshan, and so only thought that Renzi had not given up on Gu Xiaowu. After all, Renzi was of an age to get married already, Old Mister Yu must have thought about pulling the families together. Honestly speaking, just like Old Mister Yu, Old Mister Gu would be happy for the two families to be rted through marriage ¡ª but, it was impossible between Renzi and Xiaowu. It was not that he disdained Renzi, but it was Xiaowu herself that disdained him. Since his daughter had already made it so clear, that she did not like it, that she did not want it, he could not force her! So, Old Mister Gu threw the ball back into his court. ¡°Haha, you might as well have a hypothetical scenario where your Yuntao isn¡¯t gay! You also know that Xiaowu likes Yuntao¡¯s type.¡± Oh no, Old Gu really looks down on Renzi. Hai, that¡¯s true, it¡¯s normal that the foxes of the Gu family wouldn¡¯t like my foolish child. Troubled, Old Mister Yu returned home. Renzi bounded down the stairs, dressed in white pyjamas, looking just like a rabbit. ¡°You¡¯ve recovered? So lively!¡± Renzi lowered his voice and spoke secretively. ¡°My fever is gone, and I¡¯ve even put on weight!¡± Damn, it¡¯s my son that¡¯s troubled by love, but it¡¯s me that¡¯s getting all haggard over it! Renzi spoke cheerfully, ¡°Dad, you¡¯re the best! Brother Xiaoshan is now very attentive towards me. What do you think, when should I tell him I like him?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the rush?¡± The smile on Renzi¡¯s face faded away. ¡°I¡¯m in a rush, I can¡¯t hold it in anymore.¡± ¡°If you can¡¯t hold it in, then pee your pants!¡± Old Mister Yu huffed. The father and son went to Renzi¡¯s room. Having spent the past few days in the room, Renzi was feeling stifled. ¡°Actually, I still want to pretend to be sick for a couple more days!¡± ¡°What? You might as well say that you have cancer, and make him apany you for the rest of your days.¡± Renzi started to seriously consider it, he touched his head. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll have to shave bald!¡± He even started to wonder if his looks would be maintained with a bald head, as Gu Xiaoshan seemed to go for appearances. Old Mister Yu was furious. ¡°Are you a fool? You think you¡¯re in a Korean drama?¡± Startled, Renzi replied. ¡°Dad, you even know about Korean dramas?¡± Old Mister Yu decided to speak straightforwardly. His son clearly did not understand subtleties! ¡°You cannot just immediately blurt out that you like him, ok? You must first let him ept the fact that you¡¯re gay!¡± Renzi did not fullyprehend it. ¡°If I told him I like him, isn¡¯t that the same as telling him I¡¯m gay?¡± Old Mister Yu did not want to waste his time exining, and only asked, ¡°Do you want him?¡± Renzi nodded his head vigorously. ¡°I do!¡± ¡°If you do, then listen to me!¡± Old Mister Yu sighed loudly and returned to his room. I¡¯m not living up to the hopes and dreams of my ancestors! As for Renzi, he was very staid, and slept all the way through the night. When he woke up and was about to send Gu Xiaoshan a text, he received a greeting from He Jun. For the past few days, he had also been chatting with He Jun through their social media ount, as he was pretty bored. He Jun was pretty interesting, and would sometimes send him some jokes. The jokes were still ok, but thinking that they were sent by someone like He Jun, they became hrious. He Jun said that he found a pretty good pet-friendly restaurant, and wanted to invite Renzi to it. Renzi did not give it too much though, and brought Ha-cube there. However, to his surprise, He Jun came, but the poodle did not. Renzi was a little awkward. ¡°Coming to a pet-friendly restaurant, why didn¡¯t you bring your dog along?¡± ¡°I knew you¡¯ll bring yours, so I didn¡¯t bring mine to prevent any fights from happening.¡± Renzi gave a sheepish smile. As the both of them had tea, Renzi was still hung up over the poor poodle, and so asked the staff to box up a hamburger that was meant for the dogs, giving it to He Jun for the poodle. He Jun smiled, ¡°On some matters, you¡¯re really very considerate.¡± This was the first time that Renzi had heard someone call him considerate, and he was very shy about it. He Jun then talked about his recent on-goings, how tragic he was, and how he barely could eat. Renzi was very shocked, ¡°I¡¯ve heard that it was very difficult for male models in the industry, but I¡¯ve never expected that it¡¯ll be so difficult!¡± ¡°Soon I won¡¯t be able to afford to raise my dog too. I was thinking of moving over to the urban vige to co-share a ce, but I¡¯m afraid that they won¡¯t let me have a dog there.¡± ¡°You want to move to the urban vige? Will it be safe there?¡± ¡°Even if my audition yesterday was sessful, it¡¯s also not enough to buy two months worth of dog food. We¡¯ll see.¡± Renzi was curious. ¡°What audition was it yesterday?¡± He Jun looked like he did not want to say it. This was just like what Old Mister Yu said, only by holding back, would people be interested. Renzi again asked, before He Jun replied. ¡°It¡¯s a little weird for me to tell you about this. It¡¯s actually an event by the Yu empire. Telling you this, it feels like I¡¯m asking money from you. I¡¯m very sorry about that.¡± Renzi eximed, ¡°What¡¯s there to be sorry about? Also, on the other hand, if you really can¡¯t survive, it¡¯s no trouble at all to ask me for money! As friends, we don¡¯t have to be so calctive!¡± Renzi went to the office to ask around. There really was such an event, and he even discovered that he was the one in charge of it. In the proposal, it was clearly written ¡°Yu Yunren¡±. Renzi was rmed, ¡°How did I not know about this?¡± Zhi Xuan spoke, resigned, ¡°We were going to let you know once everything was prepared.¡± As the ¡°vice-president¡± and the ¡°Second Young Master¡±, Renzi had a certain amount of fame. His looks were also good, and had nothing to do, so such publicity was usually left to this ¡°vice-president¡± to appear as a ¡°mascot¡±. Renzi also did not think too much about it, he would attend the event, all dressed up, smile, take photos, and that was it, he did not have to do anything else. Renzi asked, ¡°Is there a model with the name He Jun?¡± Zhi Xuan thought, after turning gay, he still likes models. How single-minded. He then did a search, and passed the photo over to Renzi, ¡°Is this him?¡± Renzi nodded, ¡°Yes! That¡¯s him! He¡¯s my friend, let him participate.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± ¡°He¡¯s very pitiful, let¡¯s increase his pay.¡± While typing on the keyboard, Zhi Xuan replied, ¡°With regards to pay, you have to talk to HR.¡± Renzi was unhappy, ¡°Are you pushing this off? Last time, when you were my assistant, you could handle such matters. Now, you know how to shove it to others.¡± This child has grown, he even knows I¡¯m shoving it to others. However, he only said, ¡°I really am not, when you were the president, things were more casual. Now, Young Master Yu is looking over everything, no one dares to step beyond their boundaries.¡± Renzi easily epted this exnation, and did not say anything more. When Renzi heard Zhi Xuan say that there was a document to be delivered to the Gu empire, he instantly volunteered to do it. Afraid that Renzi would be distracted midway and forget about official matters, Zhi Xuan told him, ¡°How can I trouble the vice president about this matter?¡± Renzi snatched the folder, ¡°It¡¯s no trouble at all! Anyway, I have nothing to do.¡± Zhi Xuan had no choice, but he remembered the many times Renzi had lost various documents and contracts. He then smiled and coaxed him, ¡°Sure then, thank you very much. Pass me the folder first, I¡¯ll check it through before passing it back to you.¡± Renzi was not suspicious, and handed the folder over. Zhi Xuan brought it back to his office, and passed it to someone he could trust to deliver it. Then, he grabbed another unimportant folder, and passed it to Renzi. Renzi did not doubt anything, and he joyfully left for the Gu¡¯s building. After delivering the documents to their department and making some small talk, he ran off to the president¡¯s office. When the secretary Xu Yunyun saw Renzi, she smiled at him. ¡°You¡¯re free to look for President Gu today?¡± ¡°I just had some work to do, came to see Brother Xiaoshan along the way.¡± What work is there for you to do? However, she only said, ¡°Ah, you¡¯ve worked hard. Sorry to have troubled you toe all the way here.¡± Renzi went to the door and knocked, ¡°Brother Xiaoshan, it¡¯s me!¡± Gu Xiaoshan opened the door very quickly, and nced at Xu Yunyun who was unable to stop the harasser. Xu Yunyun was also a little embarrassed. With a stern look on his face, Gu Xiaoshan spoke. ¡°Do you know, you need to have an appointment to see me?¡± Renzi was rmed. ¡°I really didn¡¯t know that.¡± Gu Xiaoshan could onlyugh, ¡°You¡¯re the exception.¡± Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Renzi was delighted, and bounded into the office. Closing the door, Gu Xiaoshan said, ¡°I¡¯m on the phone, keep your voice down.¡± Then, he picked up his phone and apologised to the other party, ¡°Apologies, I had a little something... Yes, it¡¯s like that...¡± A hand holding the phone, the other hand in his pocket, Gu Xiaoshan leaned against his full-length windows and spoke into the phone, his voice somewhat unconcerned ¡ª his words were elegant, but his tone was rather insolent ¡ª this was Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s usual manner when speaking to others, and this was also what Yu Yuntao always jeered at him about. ¡°So arrogant, but still always acting polite.¡± Renzi hugged a cushion as he sat on the couch. He only knew how to look admiringly at Gu Xiaoshan. Who would care about what words he was saying, and what tone he was using! Gu Xiaoshan hung up the phone and turned to look at Renzi. Seeing that Renzi was in a daze, he was not bothered as he was already used to it. ¡°Why are you looking for me?¡± Renzi regained his wits, and tightened his arms around the cushion. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I¡¯m just here to deliver some documents, and came to look for Brother Xiaoshan along the way.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°Who would dare to trouble you to deliver documents?¡± ¡°It¡¯s rare that I¡¯ll go to the office, why shouldn¡¯t I do some work?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was amused by his self-righteousness. ¡°Yu Yuntao really has a good temper. If I had a brother like you, I¡¯ll have beat him to death.¡± Renzi objected, ¡°You¡¯re being biased! I¡¯ve never heard you say you want to beat Sister Xiaowu! You like her so much!¡± ¡°She¡¯s smart and capable, of course I¡¯ll like her.¡± Renzi immediately tranted that in his head. You¡¯re stupid andzy, of course I won¡¯t like you. He wilted. So embarrassing! Renzi was no longer in the mood. Chatting for a bit with Gu Xiaoshan, he noticed that the phone in his office rang non-stop, just like a wild chicken in the mountains, piercing and irritating. As expected, Gu Xiaoshan was very busy. Renzi did not want to disturb him anymore, and so left after a couple of words. At that moment, Gu Xiaoshan was answering the nth call. Feeling that this was meaningless, and also feeling sorry to have disrupted Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s work, Renzi stood up, gesturing and mouthing that he was going to leave. Gu Xiaoshan nodded at him. Right as Renzi took a couple of steps, he was suddenly grabbed onto by Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan lifted his hand towards him, and touched his forehead. Then he smiled, and mouthed a goodbye to him. Renzi left in a daze, only reacting when he reached the garage. Gu Xiaoshan must have wanted to confirm if he was still having a fever, but now, his face was burning as though his fever had yet to recede. Zhi Xuan¡¯s efficiency was very high. Before the work day concluded, Renzi received a message from He Jun, saying that he wanted to treat Renzi to a meal. Renzi was pretty cheerful about it, ¡°Why are you treating me out of the blue?¡± ¡°I got the job! I¡¯ll like to celebrate it!¡± Renzi epted that reason. After hearing He Jun say that while working, he did not make many friends, and it was difficult to find someone to share a meal, he agreed. The ce He Jun invited Renzi to was very interesting, it was a restaurant and bar that many gays frequented. Seeing tables after tables of gay couples, Renzi was astonished. He Jun exined, ¡°This shop is very popr online within my circle, they all say that the burgers here are delicious. I¡¯ve been wanting toe here for a long time, that once I get my sry I¡¯ll have a meal here. But I didn¡¯t expect it to be like that... If you don¡¯t feelfortable, we can go somewhere else.¡± Renzi shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s, it¡¯s fine. Since you¡¯ve been wanting to eat here for so long, we¡¯ll just eat here.¡± He Jun smiled at him, ¡°Oh yeah, you¡¯re straight right?¡± His tone was uncertain, and Renzi found it difficult to answer. If he agreed, was he not lying? But to disagree... he had never considereding out of the closet to He Jun! He Junughed to himself when he saw Renzi stammering. When this silly person had asked about the matter of ¡°turning gay suddenly¡±, he had already exposed himself, and now he was thinking of hiding it? Although he thought of it that way, but He Jun did not question further, and only started sharing with Renzi his experiences whening out of the closet. He spoke about his shock, self-doubt, to his self-eptance, then how his family did not understand after he discovered his sexual orientation, causing him to decide to leave his hometown ande here to work as a model. For the ¡°self-doubt¡± portion, it resonated quite well with Renzi. After that, when He Jun said that his family did not understand him, Renzi felt bad hearing about it. He was very sympathetic with He Jun¡¯s experiences, and at the same time, he recalled how Gu Xiaoshan had fell out with his family many years ago over his sexual orientation. He thought, did Gu Xiaoshan also go through such pain? He, Yu Yunren, was truly lucky for his dad to easily ept that he was gay, and even encouraged and supported him in his love. As He Jun spoke, tears welled up in his eyes, and he looked very pitiful. Renzi quickly consoled him. When they finished their meal, they headed out. Outside the restaurant was a mall, and there happened to be a huge disy window showing a navy blue knitted jacket. He Jun¡¯s eyes shone when he looked at it, ¡°I¡¯ve just got my pay, let¡¯s go in and have a look.¡± The both of them entered the store. He Jun asked about the price and gave up on it. If he bought the jacket, he would not be able to cover next month¡¯s rent. Renzi generously spoke, ¡°It¡¯s ok, I¡¯ll buy it for you.¡± Then, he immediately swiped his card without another word. He Jun declined, ¡°How can I trouble you like that? I can¡¯t, I can¡¯t.¡± Renzi was not concerned about it, ¡°This money is nothing! As long as you¡¯re happy.¡± Hearing that, He Jun gave a demure look. ¡°This doesn¡¯t seem very appropriate?¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing not appropriate about it.¡± Renzi dered. Seeing that there was a profligate in the store, the staff added, ¡°This pair of shoespliments your style very well. If you buy that belt and scarf too, you can even get a discount.¡± With these additions, the final amount had more than doubled. However, Renzi did not know how to calcte this, and only said to buy them all. Within a few short moments, he bought a bagful of clothes for He Jun. As they left the store, He Jun spoke, ¡°You¡¯re treating me so well, I really don¡¯t know how to thank you!¡± Renziughed, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I see that you¡¯re having a pretty hard time now. You models tend to go through money very quickly, I know all about it!¡± Renzi drove He Jun home. He Jun smiled at him, ¡°Would you like toe up?¡± ¡°No, thanks. I also have to hurry home for dinner, if not my dad would start calling.¡± Although He Jun was a little disappointed, he still kept his smile. He felt that, ording to Renzi¡¯s actions over the past few days, Renzi was definitely woo-ing him. ¡°Then fine, I¡¯ll be working at yourpany¡¯s event in a couple of days, you¡¯ll be there too, right? Let¡¯s go for a drink after work, your dad should be fine with that?¡± ¡°Of course! That works! We¡¯ll do that!¡± He Jun came to conclusion that was hard to deny. Yu Yunren turned gay, then hinted about it to me. We chat daily, eat together, shop together, and he even arranged work for me. Sending me gifts and arranging to have drinks with me at night ¡ª He¡¯s woo-ing me, right? Chapter 25 Chapter 25 This was definitely a conclusion that most people woulde up with. Even Zhi Xuan felt that Renzi wanted to woo He Jun. Each time when Renzi was the main person in charge, thepany would arrange for Zhi Xuan to be his assistant for that campaign. This time, the promotional events would require them to go for a month long business trip. At the airport, Yu Yuntao had a longing look on his face. Just as Renzi was about to spread his arms open, he watched as Yu Yuntao walked past him and hugged Zhi Xuan, reminding him to take care of himself. His words were warm and gentle,pletely different from the older brother than Renzi always saw. Renzi was a little jealous. ¡°What? I don¡¯t need any reminders to take care?¡± Yu Yuntao told Renzi, ¡°Please take care to not create any further troubles for Zhi Xuan.¡± Fuck. ¡ª Renzi could not help but swear. Were they still family? Zhi Xuan and Renzi were both in first ss. Renzi even joked, ¡°We have so many of us, why didn¡¯t we hire a private jet?¡± Having worked overtime for this project for so many days, when Zhi Xuan heard that Renzi mentioned hiring a private jet, booking an entire hotel, and hosting a swimsuit party, he really wanted to throw all the documents he had worked overtime to prepare at Renzi¡¯s head, yelling, ¡°Wake up!¡± However, he did not do so, and only spoke in his usual monotone. ¡°We would have to apply for that.¡± Renzi did not notice that within Zhi Xuan, there was an angry little man stamping in fury. ¡°Then, is He Jun on the same flight as us? Which cabin is he in?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure, some models made their own way there. But if he¡¯s really on the same flight as us, he should be in economy.¡± Renzi was startled. ¡°Why? Isn¡¯t that torturous? Are we that in need of money?¡± Zhi Xuan sighed, resigned. ¡°We really are that in need of money. I was also originally in economy, but I used my own miles to upgrade my seat.¡± Renzi thought about it, ¡°Then, do I have miles too? Why don¡¯t we upgrade He Jun¡¯s seat too!¡± ¡°This has to be done before the flight departs.¡± Renzi thought about how He Jun texted him a few days ago about his headache. Feeling worried and seeing that there were still empty seats in the first-ss cabin, he waved the air stewardess over, asking if he could upgrade his friend¡¯s seat. The air stewardess helped him arrange it, and He Jun soon quickly made his way up the ne. He still had that gentle smile and thanked Renzi continuously, feeling that Renzi definitely loved him very much. Zhi Xuan coldly looked on, thinking. Despite changing his sexual orientation, there¡¯s no change in his taste. He¡¯s still going after the pretty models who always harbour ill intentions. Renzi then casually asked Zhi Xuan, ¡°Is He Jun staying in a standard room?¡± Zhi Xuan ¡°understood¡±, ¡°Sure, when we reach the hotel I¡¯ll upgrade his room for him.¡± As an understanding person, Zhi Xuan even created an opportunity for him, ¡°By the way, President Ren, your luxury suite actually has another bed in it.¡± Renzi also did not think too much. ¡°That works too! But I don¡¯t know if He Jun would mind?¡± He Jun hurriedly spoke up, ¡°I don¡¯t mind! I¡¯m more than happy to be able to stay in a luxury suite.¡± Zhi Xuan, who could not watch this any longer, was already prepared to watch a couple¡¯s on-goings tomorrow, while the delighted He Jun was also prepared to wash his backside clean tonight. Only the heartless Renzi pulled on his eye mask and went to sleepfortably, with no extra thoughts in his mind. At night, He Jun did not go to his previously arranged standard room, but directly headed straight to Renzi¡¯s suite. Dressed in a bathrobe, Renzi opened the door for He Jun. He Jun though, as expected. Renzi said, ¡°I knew you wereing, so I showered first.¡± He meant that He Jun could take a shower any time he want. However, to He Jun¡¯s ears, those words had apletely different meaning. So, He Jun replied bashfully, ¡°Then, I¡¯ll go take a shower too.¡± ¡°Go, go. I was just done showering, so it¡¯s warm in the bathroom.¡± Before he took a shower, Renzi had already ordered some spicy crawfish. He also wanted to ask Zhi Xuan to join them, as it would be great fun to drink some beer and have some spicy crawfish while watching the World Cup football match. The beers and spicy crawfish arrived very quickly, but unexpectedly, He Jun was still not done showering. Consummate gays take really long showers, seems like I¡¯m not gay enough yet. He Jun only exited the bathroom when the spicy crawfish had cooled and the beer had warmed. He was dressed in something that had very little material and very unsuitable to describe. Renzi was rmed to the point that his hand shook, ¡°You... usually sleep in something like this?¡± He Junughed. ¡°Yes, I like wearing this!¡± This consummate gay is really very different from others! Seems like I¡¯m still not gay enough! Renzi did some self-examination. He felt that since He Jun was dressed so exquisitely, it was not very suitable to ask him to have some crawfish. Zhi Xuan, who also professed to be a ¡°consummate gay¡±, was however in afortable bathrobe. He was lying on the couch, getting ready to sleep after a short video-chat with Yu Yuntao. After all, he was different from Renzi, he was really very busy and tired, and did not want to go eat any spicy crawfish. Also, he believed that a certain something would happen between Renzi and He Jun tonight. If he joined them, what would others say! Zhi Xuan was about to sleep, but unexpectedly, a colleague from the PR department gave him a call, asking ¡°I think I saw He Jun going into President Ren¡¯s room.¡± Zhi Xuan¡¯s brows knitted, thinking, what does this have to do with you? However, he pretended to not know anything, ¡°Oh? Is there a problem?¡± ¡°I heard that He Jun was with President Gu.¡± Zhi Xuan was scared awake. ¡°Are you serious?¡± ¡°I¡¯m pretty sure, I¡¯ve seen President Gu bring He Jun along for drinks quite a number of times.¡± ¡°Then, pretend you don¡¯t know anything about this. I¡¯ll handle it from here.¡± Since Zhi Xuan was going to take over this matter, the PR employee would of course happily pretend that he knew nothing, and said good night. Actually, Zhi Xuan was not a person who liked concerning himself with such matters. He was only afraid that if people knew he was the one who arranged the rooms, he would be condemned as a sinner for life. ¡°Damnit! He even dares to touch his good friend¡¯s man! President Ren has bent until he no longer has any friends!¡± While grumbling, he called Renzi¡¯s room, but no one answered. Zhi Xuan¡¯s forehead dripped with sweat, ¡°Damnit, damnit.¡± He no longer cared that he was just dressed in a bathrobe and slippers, he quickly made his way to Renzi¡¯s room and pressed the doorbell urgently.Coincidentally, Renzi opened the door, looking panicky. Seeing Zhi Xuan there, he was very emotional. ¡°You always appear at times when I need you! Help me, Ah Xuan!¡± Zhi Xuan was stunned. ¡°What happened?¡± Renzi spoke anxiously, ¡°He Jun... fainted after getting banged by me.¡± It was likely that Renzi and Zhi Xuan had different ideas of what ¡°banged¡± meant. Renzi thought that ¡°banged¡± meant that he had ¡°knocked him with force¡±, while Zhi Xuan, an intelligent person, went with the widely recognised meaning: to have sex with someone. With all these informationing at him, Zhi Xuan instead calmed down. When he entered the room and saw how He Jun was dressed, he was not surprised. He evenposedly thought, so this is how this underwear is worn, luckily I didn¡¯t buy it. Renzi was disheveled and upset, he spoke pitifully, ¡°I, I didn¡¯t expect it to be like that.¡± Zhi Xuan patted Renzi¡¯s shoulder. ¡°The first time is always like this.¡± Renzi was surprised. ¡°What first time?¡± Zhi Xuan still spoke with his monotone. ¡°Banging.¡± It¡¯s my first time, it¡¯s really my first time! I¡¯m scared! I didn¡¯t mean it! Then, Renzi picked up a bloodstained brass statue of a horse. ¡°I banged him with this!¡± Zhi Xuan always thought that he would be able to keep a stiff upper lip no matter the circumstances. However, faced with this, his face could not help but express his thoughts, I never expected you to be such a person. Chapter 26 Chapter 26 After a few minutes, when Zhi Xuan started to ¡°handle the situation¡±, he realised that ¡°banged¡± may not be ¡°banged¡±. As a humanitarian, Zhi Xuan had to get medical help for He Jun. However, afraid that the situation would turn chaotic, Zhi Xuan sent He Jun to a private hospital that took their patients¡¯ privacy seriously. Luckily, He Jun was not injured too badly. He only had a light concussion, as well as some small superficial injuries. Renzi exined the matter to Zhi Xuan in detail, and finally all assumptions were corrected. Renzi was shocked, ¡°You all thought that I like He Jun? Why?! Being nice to him means I like him? But I¡¯m even nicer to you? Does that mean I¡¯ve became a sinner who tried to seduce my brother-inw?¡± Zhi Xuan hurriedly replied, ¡°No, it¡¯s my thoughts that were unclean, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Renzi contemted, he did treat He Jun like how he treated those female models in the past. It was not unexpected that people would misunderstand. ¡°Ah, it seems like it¡¯s still my fault. I have yet to be a mature gay. As a gay, I¡¯m reallycking in awareness, I should really reflect on that.¡± Renzi recalled his actions, and felt that his attitude towards He Jun would really make people misunderstand him. When President Gu had directly rified with Renzi twice that his rtionship with He Jun was not like that, and after He Jun agreed with that, Renzi had never treated He Jun as his love rival anymore. After some interactions, he felt that He Jun was a pretty good person. He Jun¡¯s various tragic and pitiful experiences and history also made Renzi sympathised with him. Without thinking much of it, Renzi had shown him a lot of concern, but who would have thought that a misunderstanding like this would arise. The biggest victim of this misunderstanding was still He Jun. He Jun had decided to pin down Renzi tonight, but saw that Renzi kept retreating. However, he did not think that he had mistaken the situation. If the other person was a straight man who was not interested in him, he would have treated He Jun¡¯s ¡°seduction¡± as ¡°harassment¡±. Even if he did not scolded He Jun, he would also have kicked him out of the room. Renzi did not chase him out, and his eyes had only looked about in a fluster. He Jun thought that Renzi had just turned gay, and so was a little shy. He took another step, and shoved Renzi down onto the sofa and started putting his hands all over him. Frightened, Renzi felt a sense of crisis just like how an innocent young girl would feel in the same situation. Grabbing an item closest at hand, Renzi brought it down onto He Jun¡¯s head. And so, this tragedy happened. Renzi was on tenterhooks. If Zhi Xuan had note knocking, he would have already gone to the police station and turned himself in. After some soothing from Zhi Xuan, Renzi was no longer as panicky as before. However, although Zhi Xuan looked calm, he was actually troubled. He was not afraid that he could not settle this matter, but he med himself for not having dealt with it properly. All his assumptions had caused Renzi to be in danger. Still, now that Renzi was in a panic, Zhi Xuan had to remain steady. After some constion, he told Renzi, ¡°You should go back to the hotel to rest. I¡¯ll handle the rest of this.¡± Renzi was still very uneasy. ¡°I better wait for He Jun to wake up and apologise to him.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for that, you don¡¯t owe him anything.¡± Zhi Xuan¡¯s attitude was very firm, and he forced Renzi back to the hotel. He was actually afraid that Renzi would be soft-hearted, and feeling that he owed it to He Jun, he would then end up getting ckmailed instead. Zhi Xuan only exposed a little of his guilt and panic when Renzi left. He gave Yu Yuntao a call, telling him about the situation, and again med himself. ¡°I think this is all my fault.¡± ¡°Where¡¯s my baseball bat?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Where¡¯s my baseball bat? Where is it? This idiot even dared to sexually assault my brother? I must teach him a lesson.¡± Zhi Xuan realised that with regards to certain matters, all members of the Yu family were really unreliable. He sighed deeply, ¡°I¡¯ve sold off your baseball bat for charity already. Just let me handle this issue.¡± The nurse came over to let Zhi Xuan know that He Jun was now conscious, and wanted to make a police report. Zhi Xuan looked at his watch, it was now 1am at night. He still had a meeting tomorrow at 9.30am, and had to go out for an inspection in the afternoon. Thinking of these, the vein in his forehead throbbed. He truly believed that one day he would die of work exhaustion. However, before he died, he still had to deal with all the matters on hand. Renzi was usually not bothered by many things. The first time he lost sleep was over Gu Xiaoshan, and this time it was over He Jun. Of course, he did not have any inappropriate feelings for He Jun, only that he had a strange feeling in his heart, and felt very ufortable. Later in the night, Zhi Xuan sent Renzi a message: ¡°He Jun has already regained consciousness, he¡¯s fine. For his safety, the doctor has decided to keep him under observation for two more days. He admitted that he was the one who tried sexually assaulting you. If you don¡¯t want to press on this matter, then, we can conclude it. In the future, you won¡¯t ever see him again.¡± Renzi was taken aback. Only then did he seem to realise the source of his feelings of disgust and his violent impulses. It was because he was sexually assaulted. Guys could also be sexually assaulted, and would also feel embarrassment, anger, and fear because of this matter. Renzi¡¯s chest was like a house with all its doors and windows tightly shut in August. He felt stuffy to the point where it was suffocating. Now, it felt like the windows were thrown open, and a breeze was blowing through, and he could finally breath in the fresh air. Then, it went without saying, Renzi peacefully went to sleep. He did not know what he was about to face once he woke up. Facing him was the information that he had been shoved out of the closet ¡ª He Jun had agreed to Zhi Xuan¡¯s request to gloss things over to prevent any trouble, but in the next moment, he had worked with a nurse in the hospital to sell the news to the media. However, He Jun had not lost all his rationality, and did not mention that the other person was Yu Yunren, only that he was ¡°a bigpany¡¯s president who always hunted female models and now turned to hunting male models¡±, that he had knocked him out in the process, and even threatened him and stopped him from calling the police. He Jun did this not for money, he only understood the situation. He could not rely on Gu Xiaoshan, then now that he had fell out with Renzi, his work was also gone. If he made a fuss out of this, and when people knew of it, the Yu empire would not be able to do anything to him. Doing this, he might be infamous, or even famous! However, this news was not released. Just like the secretly captured intimate photos of Zhi Xuan and Yu Yuntao, this news was suppressed by Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan was on very good terms with many of the news and media agencies. Everyone knew that he was close to Renzi, and understood that it was not too good to delve into the rtionship between him and He Jun, so, they mentioned this news to him. Gu Xiaoshan at first thought that his ears had gone wrong, after confirming many times, he then said, ¡°He Jun wore sexy lingerie and was knocked out in Renzi¡¯s suite?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The other party also felt very awkward. ¡°There must be a misunderstanding somewhere.¡± The other party thought, this President Gu usually boasts about his charm, now that he¡¯s been cuckolded by his good friend, of course there¡¯s nowhere for him to ce his dignity! He nodded his head, ¡°Certainly, certainly. How could such a thing ever happen. We definitely wouldn¡¯t report about it!¡± Just like the matter of Zhi Xuan and President Yu, although the news was not reported, but it still reached the ears of Old Mister Yu. When Old Mister Yu heard about it, he knew that Renzi must have been tricked, and yelled in fury, ¡°My cane! Where¡¯s my cane!¡± At the same time, Yu Yuntao was also rummaging through the house for his baseball bat. Both the father and son happened across each other in the storeroom. Yu Yuntao saw that he could no longer conceal the incident, and so told Old Mister Yu everything. ¡°That piece of shit failed to seduce that child, and even sexually assaulted him. He said that everything was fine and had ended, but he turned around to bite us back.¡± This was essentially adding fuel to the mes. Old Mister Yu yelled, ¡°Fucking hell! Electric saw! Where¡¯s my electric saw!¡± The butler made a prompt decision, and locked the two people in the storeroom. After a bout of cursing and swearing, the father and son squatted as they smoked, then finally calmed down. Old Mister Yu spoke. ¡°I¡¯ve thought about it, we can¡¯t use the electric saw.¡± Yu Yuntao nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. Look at the teeth of the saw, they¡¯re all rusty, it won¡¯t be easy to handle.¡± The father and son nodded at each other. Yu Yuntao scratched his head. ¡°Ah, I don¡¯t understand. Why would that piece of shit suddenly target Renzi? He even came up with such a ridiculous scenario, and said that Renzi has turned gay?¡± Old Mister Yu had just finished a cigarette. Hearing Yu Yuntao¡¯s question, he lit another one. His face was weary, ¡°Because, your little brother, really fucking turned gay.¡± Yu Yuntao was so shocked he nearly dropped his cigarette. ¡°Are you serious?¡± Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Old Mister Yu had just finished a cigarette. Hearing Yu Yuntao¡¯s question, he lit another one. His face was weary, ¡°Because, your little brother, really fucking turned gay.¡± Yu Yuntao was so shocked he nearly dropped his cigarette. ¡°Are you serious?¡± This proved that with Renzi, anything was possible. Renzi had already let go of this matter. He felt that He Jun had assaulted him, but he had also knocked He Jun out in return. Since both He Jun and him were fine now, things were considered settle, and there was nothing for them to argue over. Also, he did not know that he was now a hot topic for discussion, so he happily left to y his mascot role in hispany¡¯s exhibition. Looking at Zhi Xuan¡¯s dark eye circles, he patted his shoulder, ¡°Ah Xuan, don¡¯t overwork yourself! You should still rest when you need to!¡± Zhi Xuan thought about it, but still resisted the urge to tell Renzi that the Second Young Master from the Yu empire was now half-acknowledged to be out of the closet already. When the event waspleted sessfully, Renzi flew back home. Uponnding, he texted Gu Xiaoshan: ¡°I¡¯m back, let¡¯s have dinner together tonight!¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied, agreeing. A few momentster, Gu Xiaoshan sent another message: ¡°Why don¡¯t youe over to my ce, don¡¯t go home first.¡± Before Renzi couldprehend the message, he saw a manual transmission vintage convertible outside the arrival hall, and Old Mister Yu was waiting for him with a sombre face. Renzi immediately tensed up, but followed his dad into the car. With a shift of the gears, Old Mister Yu sped off. As Renzi sat in the passenger seat, the wind blowing at him, his heart was palpitating. Old Mister Yu drove like a punk, and no one on the road would have guessed that the driver was a retired old man. The two of them headed to Old Mister Yu¡¯s study, and Old Mister Yu instructed the staff. ¡°I¡¯ll be talking to Second Young Master alone! Unless there¡¯s a fire, don¡¯t call me!¡± The staff retreated hurriedly. Only then did Old Mister Yu yanked Renzi¡¯s cor, ¡°Are you a fool?¡± In his muddled state, Renzi nodded his head. Old Mister Yu could not help but let go of his anger seeing him like this. Heughed, ¡°Fine, I¡¯m giving up. Since I cannot cure you, I¡¯ll just give you my advice!¡± Renzi was still confused. ¡°Dad, what happened? What mistake did I make?¡± Old Mister Yu sat on his armchair and pointed at his nose. ¡°Don¡¯t you know what you did?¡± Renzi looked at his dad nkly. Helpless, Old Mister Yu said, ¡°What was that He Jun incident?¡± ¡°Ah! You were referring to that? Eh? How did you know about it?¡± ¡°Everyone knows about it! I asked you toe out of the closet subtly, but you did it in such a loud and eye-catching manner!¡± Renzi was really lost, so Old Mister Yu had no choice but to calm down and rify the whole situation with him. Although He Jun agreed to settle the incident quietly, but behind Renzi¡¯s back, he had told apletely different story. Although the news was not reported, but many people had already heard of it, including Gu Xiaoshan. Renzi finally understood how serious the situation was. ¡°Brother Xiaoshan knows about it as well?¡± Old Mister Yu gave uppletely. The first thing his foolish son thought about was not how his name was getting dragged through the mud, but about Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°No wonder Brother Xiaoshan asked me not toe home first, he must have thought you wanted to beat me up!¡± Hearing that, Old Mister Yu was angry. ¡°What? Am I such an unreasonable person?¡± Renzi shrank, ¡°Of course not... He, he¡¯s only concerned about me.¡± Then, Renzi¡¯s phone vibrated. Looking at it, he had received another message from Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Your house is so quiet, are you still alive?¡± It turned out that when Gu Xiaoshan did not receive Renzi¡¯s reply, he reckoned that Renzi had been brought back home already. He then came to the Yu¡¯s ce, expecting to see the familiar sight of Old Mister Yu waving his cane and chasing after Renzi. However, to his surprise, the Yu house was very quiet, and this instead made Gu Xiaoshan worry. Old Mister Yu opened the door to the study, raising his voice. ¡°Anyone around?¡± A staff acknowledged him. Old Mister Yu then asked, ¡°Did a gueste?¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master Gu is here.¡± Old Mister Yu red, ¡°Why didn¡¯t anyone inform me that a guest has arrived?¡± The staff was somewhat aggrieved, ¡°You¡¯ve instructed that as long as there¡¯s no fire, no one is to disturb your conversation with Second Young Master.¡± Old Mister Yu scolded, ¡°How can you say that! Fire? Your house is the one on fire!¡± The staff dared not reply, and stood there in silence. Old Mister Yu paused, then continued, ¡°Then, you all just let Young Master Gu wait there?¡± The staff shook his head, ¡°No, our young master is apanying him.¡± Yu Yuntao knew that Renzi would be back today, so he took some time off and went home too. To his surprise, Old Mister Yu had drove the car himself to pick his younger son up. Dad is driving the car himself? How many demerit points would he get this time? Luckily, Old Mister Yu did not drive often, if not, his license would have been revoked long ago. His road rage got worse the older he was. At the same time, Gu Xiaoshan who had estimated the time Renzi would reach home had arrived as well. He was also told that if there wasn¡¯t a fire, he would not be able to see Old Mister Yu. When Gu Xiaoshan and Yu Yuntao met each other, despite the fact that they never got along, they still gave each other a smile in reflex ¡ª ¡°Ah, President Gu!¡± ¡°Ah, President Yu!¡± ¡°Thanks foring! What brings you to our house!¡± ¡°Nothing much! I¡¯m just here to visit the senior!¡± ¡°Ah, how thoughtful! Have some tea, have some tea!¡± ¡°No need, no need!¡± ¡°Ah, take a seat, take a seat!¡± ¡°No, no! You take a seat first, you first!¡± In the end, neither of them sat down. The both of them took a stroll in the garden. Arge living thing bounded out from within the shrubs, giving everyone a shock. However, after looking at it clearly, it was Ha-cube rushing over with its tongue hanging out. Ha-cube saw the both of them, but headed straight to Gu Xiaoshan to beg for pats and cuddles. Yu Yuntao was not very close to Ha-cube, but seeing his own family¡¯s dog running off to someone else, he was speechless. Normally, he would not be concerned over this, but when he remembered his father saying that Renzi liked Gu Xiaoshan so much that he was lovesick, he was filled with anger. Gu Xiaoshan started ying with Ha-cube. Standing behind them, Yu Yuntao watched Gu Xiaoshan, and an impulse to hit him with a baseball bat welled up in him. Fortunately, they were soon quickly distracted. Out bounded anotherrge living thing ¡ª this time, it was not Ha-cube, but Renzi. Renzi leapt over, ¡°Dad wants to beat me!¡± Then, he ran towards Gu Xiaoshan. As the legal and biological older brother, Yu Yuntao had beenpletely abandoned to one side, while his family¡¯s Renzi and Ha-cube circled around Gu Xiaoshan. Old Mister Yu had also caught up, waving his cane that was topped with a dragon¡¯s head, he yelled, ¡°Don¡¯t anybody dare stop me!¡± It seemed that no one had time to react yet, and there was really no one stopping him. Old Mister Yu felt a little awkward. So, Old Mister Yu repeated. ¡°Don¡¯t anybody dare stop me!¡± Yu Yuntao was the first to recover his senses. He immediately jumped over, ¡°I¡¯ll stop you!¡± Old Mister Yu waved his cane as though he wanted to hit someone, ¡°See if I won¡¯t beat this damn son to death!¡± Yu Yuntao felt that this was the moment where the mother should hug the father¡¯s thigh and start crying ¡°if you want to beat him to death, then you¡¯ll have to beat me to death first¡±. However, as their mother was no longer around, Yu Yuntao was also unable to carry out such a role, and so it was quite awkward. Old Mister Yu also felt rather embarrassed, but he could not leave the scene dangling like that. Again, he shouted, ¡°You¡¯re protecting this fool as well?!¡± Yu Yuntao was able to carry on this line, ¡°If you beat him anymore, he¡¯ll be even more foolish!¡± This time, it was Old Mister Yu who could not carry the y on. This pair of father and son reallycked in teamwork. Gu Xiaoshan was not a fool, he nearly burst outughing looking at this y. However, he did not think too much about it. He only felt that much of the me for the He Jun incident could not beid on Renzi, and Old Mister Yu must have realised it. Once he calmed down, he could no longer bear to hit his son, and so just made a fuss out of it, looking for someone to persuade him and give him a way out. However, Yu Yuntao was not very suitable for this role. It was always others who yed the role of giving Yu Yuntao the easy way out of such situations, and it was a rare asion to see Yu Yuntao ying this role. It was just like Stallone insisting on dancing ballet, bothical and fun. Standing by the side, Gu Xiaoshan was patting Ha-cube as he watched the show. Both Old Miser Yu and Yu Yuntao were also clever, seeing Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s reaction they also knew that their acting had been seen through. This was probably the first time in Yu Yuntao¡¯s life that he had felt so embarrassed, turning around, he stopped acting. Luckily, Old Mister Yu had pretty thick skin, after a moment, he pointed at Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°Gu Xiaoshan, this is all your fault!¡± Suddenly dragged into this y, Gu Xiaoshan was caught off guard, ¡°Ah? Me?¡± Old Mister Yu suddenly devised another plot line, he leant on his walking cane and snorted, ¡°Who else other than you! Wasn¡¯t that piece of shit yours? You didn¡¯t take care of him properly, so he ended up doing this to my son, and you now have the guts to appear here?!¡± Gu Xiaoshan was not an ordinary person, he replied calmly. ¡°After this situation with Renzi and He Jun, now the entire world knows that I¡¯ve been cuckolded by my good friend... and I didn¡¯t even beat him! Uncle, don¡¯t hit him anymore.¡± Old Mister Yu took a step back. No good! This little fox from the Gu family has taken the moral stance before me! In his life, Old Mister Yu had never worn an argument with Old Mister Gu. He did not expect that now, he also would not be able to deal with this little Gu! If this was known to others, it would be so embarrassing! Chapter 28 Chapter 28 In his life, Old Mister Yu had never worn an argument with Old Mister Gu. He did not expect that now, he also would not be able to deal with this little Gu! If this was known to others, it would be so embarrassing! Gu Xiaoshan also understood the concept of ¡°stopping at the right time¡± very well. He would not leave a senior without his dignity, and so replied, ¡°However, I was really blind to not have seen that He Jun was such a vile person. I believe this is all a misunderstanding, nonsense that he created. At the very least, our Renzi isn¡¯t gay.¡± Hearing this, Renzi who had remained silent for a long while suddenly raised his hand and piped up, ¡°I am! I am!¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s jaw nearly dropped. ¡°Huh?¡± When Gu Xiaoshan heard about this He Jun incident, he did not treat it seriously. He believed that the reason things turned out so ugly was because He Jun wanted to drag Renzi down. Only now did he really start to consider the possibility that Renzi might be gay, but it seemed very difficult for him to ept it, and he was struck dumb. Old Mister Yu also confirmed that Renzi was gay, ¡°You¡¯re admitting to this even now?! Do you think I¡¯m not angry enough?¡± In that moment, Gu Xiaoshan was unable to react. His eyes widened even more, from their original willow leaf-shape they stretched to looking just like almonds. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s reaction was like an innocent child going to Disnend, but took a wrong turn into Jurassic Park instead, with a look as though he was questioning his entire life ¡ª Snow White could not be this beady-eyed, bucktoothed creature with tiny, short arms! Seeing that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s reaction was not good, Renzi immediately panicked. His head hurt, and holding onto it, he spoke embarrassedly, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s true.¡± Old Mister Yu was a little stunned. Actually, the reason why he devised this y of hitting his foolish son was to create an opportunity for Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan. After all, ording to previous experiences, every time he started using violence on Renzi to the point where he could no longer take it, Gu Xiaoshan would take in Renzi for a period of time. For this objective, Old Mister Yu contemted for a moment then said, ¡°Ugh, I don¡¯t know what else to say anymore. I¡¯ll just beat you to death!¡± He raised his cane again. Gu Xiaoshan finally reacted, he dragged Renzi off and ran away. Sitting in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s car, Renzi observed Gu Xiaoshan cautiously. His expression was back to normal, as though nothing had happened, and he drove his car calmly. Instead, it was Renzi who was somewhat anxious, and also did not dare to make a sound, despite finding the silence in the car a little frightening. Gu Xiaoshan must have thought so as well, and so turned on the radio. As a popr melody yed, the atmosphere was no longer as tense. Gu Xiaoshan sent him to his apartment in the city. ¡°You should hide at my ce for a few days.¡± Renzi nodded his head, then Gu Xiaoshan continued. ¡°I¡¯ll go to work first, just go up by yourself. Don¡¯t bring the dog here this time, I have to leave in two days.¡± Hearing that, Renzi¡¯s eyes rounded. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Gu Xiaoshan seemed to be amused by this. ¡°A business trip. I¡¯m very busy, you know?¡± This was the truth. Gu Xiaoshan was truly busy with work. Renzi replied, ¡°It¡¯s fine if the doges! I can take care of it.¡± ¡°If you can take care of yourself, I¡¯ll thank the gods already.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed before driving off. Renzi again returned to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s apartment, his feelings fluctuating. He was delighted that he had finally managed to state his sexual orientation clearly to Gu Xiaoshan, but he was also very worried about it. Vaguely, he felt that Gu Xiaoshan was not very happy about it, but he had no concrete evidence for it. When night fell, Gu Xiaoshan had yet to return home. Like a resentful wife, Renzi sent Gu Xiaoshan a text. ¡°Brother Xiaoshan, why aren¡¯t you back to cook dinner yet?¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not reply. This was unprecedented! Renzi waited anxiously, his phone did not ring, but the doorbell rang instead. Food delivery was here. Gu Xiaoshan had ordered the delivery for Renzi, informing him that he would be working overtime that night. This time, Renzi really became a resentful wife, Brother Xiaoshan is ignoring me now, why?! While eating instant noodles for supper at midnight, Renzi called Gu Xiaoshan a few times. Finally, Gu Xiaoshan answered his calls. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Eh, you¡¯re finally answering your phone? I thought you were dead! It¡¯s sote at night already, where are you fooling around now?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I say I had to work overtime?¡± Renzi felt that this sounded a little dubious. ¡°Whenever I called you, you used to always answer the phone.¡± ¡°Fine, Second Young Master. Anymands?¡± Renzi choked, and took some time before he replied. ¡°No-nothing much, it¡¯s just that there was no news from you, and I was worried that something might have happened to you.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was silent for a few seconds. ¡°I¡¯m dealing with the incident about He Jun and you.¡± Renzi got scared. ¡°Ah... Is it difficult to deal with it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not difficult.¡± Renzi replied nervously, ¡°Are you together with He Jun now?¡± ¡°Why would I be with him in the middle of the night?¡± That sounded reasonable. Renziughed awkwardly. ¡°Yes, yes. He Jun¡¯s not around?¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s tone rose slightly. ¡°You want to see him?¡± Renzi hurriedly denied it. ¡°No, I don¡¯t. It¡¯s better if I don¡¯t see him ever again.¡± Gu Xiaoshan spoke decisively, ¡°Then he¡¯ll never appear in front of you ever again.¡± Gu Xiaoshan really kept his words, and Renzi truly never saw this person ever again, and gradually forgot about him. Later, out of the blue, he suddenly recalled the incident, and even suspiciously asked Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Did you get someone to silence him?¡± Mockery could be heard in his voice, ¡°You think we¡¯re acting in a mafia movie?¡± Exactly what Gu Xiaoshan was busy with, Renzi was also unable to know. He remembered that as a child, his father was always very busy. Now that he was older, his brother was also very busy. He would asionally grumble about it, but they would say that he was thoughtless. ¡°You think I like to work overtime? Since there¡¯s a person at home who doesn¡¯t like to work, then someone else has to work harder.¡± The one at home who did not like to work was clearly Renzi. The idle Renzi was idling at home, waiting for Gu Xiaoshan to return. Of course, while waiting, he would not just sit there passively, but would constantly send Gu Xiaoshan messages. Today, when Gu Xiaoshan woke up in his lounge located in his office, he took out his phone only to see Renzi¡¯s messages. ¡°Are you there?¡± ¡°Are you not there?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re not there then I guess you¡¯re not there.¡± ¡°I¡¯m eating breakfast at home.¡± ¡°The cereal Brother Xiaoshan bought is so yummy.¡± ¡°Ah, I don¡¯t think I know how to wash the dishes.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, I threw the dishes out with the trash.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll buy you new ones.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was helpless against this barrage, thinking, this prodigal fellow. Seeing that Gu Xiaoshan did not reply, Renzi also could not keep ¡°harassing¡± him. Off he went to the KTV, and selected 1. Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Seeing that Gu Xiaoshan did not reply, Renzi also could not keep ¡°harassing¡± him. Off he went to the KTV, and selected . It might have been due to the summoning of the song, that night, Gu Xiaoshan finally returned home. Gu Xiaoshan opened the door to hear the pattering of feet running towards him. For a moment, he thought Ha-cube hade over, but after a look, it was Renzi who was scuttling over with a wagging tail just like Ha-cube. Recalling Ha-cube¡¯s foolish look, Gu Xiaoshan teased, ¡°You¡¯re only missing the slippers in your mouth and it¡¯ll be perfect.¡± In the end, the straightforward Renzi really opened the shoe cab and brought him his slippers. Of course he did not bring them over with his mouth, but with his hands. Still, it surprised Gu Xiaoshan. He quickly took the slippers over, probably afraid that Renzi would really hold them in his mouth. He had always thought that he understood Renzi very well, but after the incident with He Jun, he was no longer as sure. While changing into his slippers, Gu Xiaoshan spoke to Renzi. ¡°Have you had your dinner, silly?¡± Renzi shook his head. ¡°I was waiting for you... to cook dinner for me.¡± When he heard the first half of the sentence, Gu Xiaoshan was rather moved by it, but when Renzi continued, there was nothing he could say. ¡°I¡¯ve already ate before I came home, I¡¯ll order delivery for you then.¡± Renzi could smell the alcohol and cigarette smoke from Gu Xiaoshan, and guessed that he hade back from drinking with some business partners. His heart ached a little over how Gu Xiaoshan was so busy with his work. ¡°No need, I¡¯ll just have cereal.¡± ¡°That won¡¯t work. You don¡¯t know how to use the dishwasher, are you nning on throwing the dishes away again once you¡¯re done?¡± Feeling guilty, he replied hesitantly. ¡°W-why didn¡¯t you employ a housekeeper?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t stay here often, if I employ a housekeeper, doesn¡¯t it mean I¡¯m paying for her to stay in a luxury apartment? Am I that stupid?¡± Renzi could only agree silently. ¡°There¡¯ll be a part-time cleanering over daily to do the housework. If you don¡¯t know how to wash the dishes, just leave them in the sink. She¡¯ll handle it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan said with a smile. Faltering, Renzi nodded. Gu Xiaoshan headed up the spiral staircase, and Renzi followed behind him. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Gu Xiaoshan tossed him a reply. ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower, just y by yourself.¡± Then, leaving Renzi behind, he headed upstairs. Done with his bath, Gu Xiaoshan dressed in his leisure wear and went back downstairs, only to see Renzi still piteously staring after him. Gu Xiaoshan knew that he clearly had done nothing, but for some reason, Renzi still looked as though he was bullied. It might be due to Renzi¡¯s thick eyshes, and with his slightly downturned almond eyes, he looked just like a puppy. When he was not smiling, he looked a little mournful, and so he seemed very pitiful. Gu Xiaoshan was rather helpless towards him. ¡°What happened, silly?¡± Renzi did not beat around the bush. ¡°First, I¡¯m not a silly...¡± The corners of Gu Xiaoshan twitched, but he managed to hold back his objection. Seeing that Gu Xiaoshan had acquiesced, Renzi continued. ¡°Second, why were you ignoring me the past few days?¡± Gu Xiaoshan could not suppress a chuckle this time. Seeing his reaction, Renzi was annoyed. ¡°What are youughing at! I¡¯m talking to you seriously!¡± With augh, Gu Xiaoshan replied, ¡°No, it¡¯s just that your actions are very simr to those irritating clingy girlfriends.¡± Oh, Brother Xiaoshan thinks I¡¯m irritating now. Renzi¡¯s mouth drooped. Gu Xiaoshan spread his palms, ¡°Didn¡¯t I only just not reply your messages? You often don¡¯t reply my messages as well.¡± Renzi wanted to counter, ¡°When have I never replied?¡± However, he suddenly recalled, after his graduation, and before the change in his sexual orientation, although he was very close with Gu Xiaoshan, but they also did not meet and contact each other daily. Their replies to each other were also on and off, and not replying a message was not a big deal. Gu Xiaoshan continued, ¡°It¡¯s really strange for you to want to argue with me over this matter.¡± Renzi hurriedly rified, to show that he was neither strange nor irritating. ¡°No, no it¡¯s not like this... Maybe it¡¯s because I¡¯m afraid that you...¡± ¡°Afraid that I would what?¡± Renzi scratched his head. ¡°I¡¯m afraid that after you know that I¡¯m gay... Yeah, that you¡¯ll look down on me.¡± Gu Xiaoshan had to give it to him. ¡°Why would you think that way?¡± A little anxious, Renzi could not remain still on the sofa. He fidgeted, and finally sat cross-legged, but unconsciously, his body kept rocking slightly. ¡°I... I also don¡¯t know. I can¡¯t exin it... But I feel that once you know I¡¯m gay, you won¡¯t be happy about it.¡± Hearing that, Gu Xiaoshan was rather astounded, and remained silent for a few seconds. These few seconds were torturous for Renzi, he could not wait for reply and quickly broke the silence. ¡°It might just be my misconception, but I did feel that you¡¯re not very happy about it. As such, I kept ¡°harassing¡± you, and you really ignored me, which made me panic even more.¡± Gu Xiaoshan nodded. ¡°Yes, I am somewhat unhappy about it. You¡¯re not dumb like I expected.¡± With this ¡°not dumb¡±, in Renzi¡¯s brain, it turned into Gu Xiaoshanplimenting him for being clever. He was pretty satisfied by it, ¡°Of course I¡¯m not dumb. You think you can hide it from me? So, you¡¯re looking down on me, right?¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied helplessly. ¡°Ignoring the fact that you¡¯re my friend, and just by the fact that I¡¯m also gay, why would I ever look down on you?¡± ¡°Then, why are you unhappy about it?¡± Gu Xiaoshan wanted to understand it himself. He thought for a moment, before replying, ¡°I guess, it might be because you first came out of the closet to others. Ah, it¡¯s ok if you told your dad about it... But the thing that made me the angriest was that even He Jun knew about it before I did.¡± Renzi immediately felt guilty over it. ¡°Actually, I really wanted to tell you, but I didn¡¯t get a chance...¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. So, thest time you left my ce and went home, only to get beaten by your dad, and then fell sick and lost your appetite, it was over this matter, right? The troubles you mentioned was this?¡± Renzi gave a firm nod, admitting to it. ¡°Yes, at that time, my dad was pretty angry about it, but after seeing how troubled I was, his heart ached, and so he supported me.¡± Gu Xiaoshan spoke up after a moment of silence. ¡°Yeah, Uncle is a loving father.¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s journey ofing out was not so smooth. Because of hising out, he was engaged in a cold war with his father for a few years. Only after wrenching over the control of thepany, then did his father acknowledge him. However, having grown up in a family environment where his snacks, toys and allowance were calcted ordingly to his performance appraisal, Gu Xiaoshan was not very bothered by this. He was already very used to using such ¡°game theory¡± to interact with his father. Truthfully, this was also the method Gu Xiaoshan used to interact with this world. Registering that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s spirits had became a little low, Renzi thought that it was his fault. His brows creased, and he apologised to Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°I waspletely in the wrong about this matter! I also wanted you to be the first one to know! However, that day, after arguing with my dad, I blurted it out. Also, I didn¡¯t tell He Jun anything! I don¡¯t know how he found out about it. I don¡¯t know how that happened!¡± Hearing Renzi¡¯s clumsy exnation, Gu Xiaoshanughed in relief. ¡°You¡¯re always like that! You can¡¯t be med for it.¡± Then, Gu Xiaoshan seemed to have gotten rid of those messy emotions, and regained his rationality. ¡°However, why would your sexual orientation suddenly change? Are you sure about it?¡± Renzi gnashed his teeth, ¡°My dad also asked me the same thing. After I discussed it with him, he also understood it. I know, I¡¯ve done many things showing how unreliable I am, but with regards to this, I¡¯ve really thought it through. The reason all my past rtionships have failed is because I didn¡¯t know that I actually like men!¡± His words sounded very bizarre, but Gu Xiaoshan epted this ridiculous exnation, probably because Renzi was a ridiculous person. Gu Xiaoshan nodded. ¡°It¡¯s fine as long as you¡¯ve thought about it properly ¡ª but it¡¯s also fine if you got it wrong. At most, just change back. You have a charmed life, your error-tolerant rate is high enough.¡± Renzi was confused. ¡°What error... What tolerant...¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, and decided to exin it to him inyman terms. ¡°You¡¯re Yu Yunren, you can be more wilful than most.¡± Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Renzi could only treat it as though Gu Xiaoshan was being supportive of him, and no longer felt angry. Also, Gu Xiaoshan was truly quite busy. He had been working overtime like crazy for the past two days, and would have a business trip in another two days. The night before he left, Gu Xiaoshan suddenly asked Renzi a question. ¡°Do you remember how your mother looked like?¡± Just listening to him mention her, Renzi¡¯s eyes reddened. ¡°I really can¡¯t remember it.¡± He could feel his tearsing up. ¡°Am I very heartless?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°No, you¡¯re not. I can¡¯t remember mine too.¡± Gu Xiaoshan then left for his business trip, and did not contact Renzi for a few days. Renzi was pretty anxious, wanting to send Gu Xiaoshan a text, but afraid that Gu Xiaoshan would think of him as an ¡°irritating girlfriend¡±. As such, he sent a text to Xu Yunyun instead, discreetly asking, ¡°Is President Gu not in a good mood the past few days?¡± Xu Yunyun¡¯s reply was very vague. Renzi finally felt that something wasn¡¯t right, and so found an opportunity to invite Hei Zi out for a meal. Hei Zi ran a few clubhouses, so he was well-informed. At the restaurant, Renzi asked Hei Zi, ¡°Is Brother XiaoShan going through some issues these days?¡± ¡°Of course, isn¡¯t the death of his biological mom considered an issue?¡± Renzi turned pale with shock. ¡°What did you say?!¡± Hei Zi was shocked as well. ¡°Huh? You didn¡¯t know about it?¡± Renzi finally felt the vast despair of ¡°being thest person to know when a major incident happened to a good friend¡±. He became even more remorseful, feeling that his previous actions had hurt Brother Xiaoshan, and was also very worried that Brother Xiaoshan was now having a very hard time. Returning home, he gave his dad a call. ¡°Dad, do you know? Apparently Brother Xiaoshan¡¯s mother has passed away!¡± Old Mister Yu was astonished. ¡°Huh? What? You only just learnt about it?¡± Renzi was astonished as well. ¡°Huh? What? You learnt about it long ago?¡± Old Mister Yu was astonished. ¡°Of course! If not?! Why else would I ask you to go over and stay with him! Go apany him andfort him more!¡± Only after hearing it from his dad did Renzi learn that Gu Xiaoshan was not on a business trip, but was away for his mother¡¯s funeral. The reason why Gu Xiaoshan was so busy before he left had to do with this as well. Old Mister Yu felt that it was rather strange. ¡°Aren¡¯t the both of you pretty close? And you¡¯re still staying with him right? Didn¡¯t he say anything to you?¡± Renzi¡¯s heart sank. ¡°He really didn¡¯t.¡± Old Mister Yu thought about it, ¡°Hmm, since it¡¯s like that, then you should treat it as though you don¡¯t know anything.¡± Renzi could not stop himself from retorting, ¡°Such a big incident, how can I treat it as thought I don¡¯t know anything?¡± Old Mister Yu tried to advise him. ¡°Since he didn¡¯t tell you despite the fact that you¡¯re staying with him, it shows that he doesn¡¯t want to let you know, and doesn¡¯t want to talk to you about it. If you insist on contacting him, aren¡¯t you looking for trouble?¡± Renzi¡¯s heart seized. ¡°No way, he must be very lonely now, I have to go look for him!¡± Old Mister Yu scolded him. ¡°That mourning hall has hundreds of people rushing there to fight over his mother¡¯s estate, as if he¡¯ll be lonely!¡± Renzi could not help but reproach his dad. ¡°Dad, your words are disrespectful to the dead.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! I¡¯m scolding her! Bite me!¡± Renzi choked. Old Mister Yu continued. ¡°You don¡¯t know anything about the Gu family¡¯s business, so I¡¯m advising you not to step into it. Don¡¯t think that Gu Xiaoshan is always smiling andughing away, inwardly he¡¯s not like that at all. Don¡¯t disturb him, if not you¡¯ll have the opposite effect.¡± Renzi pondered over it. He felt that it was because he listened to his father¡¯s advice and did not immediately confess to Gu Xiaoshan about the change in his sexual orientation, and hence made Gu Xiaoshan upset about it. He believed that if he had straight awaye out of the closet to Gu Xiaoshan, for all he know Gu Xiaoshan might ¡°return a favour for a favour¡±, and pour out his pain towards his mother¡¯s death to him. It would not have resulted in the current situation, where they were now estranged, and could not talk to each other. Therefore, Renzi decided to give up on his father¡¯s ¡°you guess that I guess that you guess if will I be able to guess what you¡¯re guessing¡± method. He intended to follow his own heart, and use his sincerity to move Brother Xiaoshan. So, Renzi obtained the venue of the mourning hall from the well-informed Hei Zi, and took a step on his journey of seeking true love ¡ª yes, a historical two hours long journey to seek true love. Because the high speed rail was really very fast. After Renzi disembarked from the high speed rail, he barely took two steps before he received a call from Old Mister Yu. Renzi felt a little guilty, but still answered the call, only hiding his current location. Still, Old Mister Yu did not need him to tell him where he was, and so scolded him, ¡°I asked you not to go, but you¡¯re insisting on doing so?!¡± Renzi stammered. ¡°H-how did you find out?¡± ¡°You purchased the ticket with my credit card!¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°Ah, yes.¡± Old Mister Yu sighed, ¡°Since you¡¯re there, I have to remind you about certain things. If not, you¡¯ll end up making some careless remarks and offend others.¡± Renzi was quite unhappy. ¡°It¡¯s a funeral, no matter how immature I am, I still know how to be respectful in that situation.¡± ¡°Do you know the identity of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s short-lived mother?¡± In reality, Renzi was not too sure of who Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s mother was. Renzi had never met Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s mother before, only knowing that his parents had divorced long ago and were not on speaking terms with one another. So he was full of curiosity, and naturally wanted to listen to Old Mister Yu talk about it. However, Old Mister Yu did not n on telling him, he only hung up the phone and then emailed Renzi some information. When Renzi opened the email, newspaper articles appeared on his screen. He noticed an eye-catching shot of a woman in one of the articles ¡ª she could be considered extremely beautiful, and shared simr features with Gu Xiaoshan and Gu Xiaowu. These articles were published many years ago, belonging to the era when Old Mister Gu and Old Mister Yu were still young and youthful. The headline was also very attention grabbing: . Renzi frowned and scrolled downwards, only to see the next headline: . Next came , , , , and finally . Renzi was aghast looking at all these headlines. He seemed to have found the reason why Gu Xiaoshan avoided going for beach holidays, as well as rarely swam. Other than these articles, nothing else was included in the email. Evidently, Old Mister Yu abhorred Tang Guoguo, and refused to say a word about anything that had to do with her. Renzi reached the funeral venue, then realised that Old Mister Yu did not exaggerate when he said that there would be many people attending her funeral. ording to Tang Guoguo¡¯s non-existent limits to fooling around, and how she never took any precautions, there was bound to be many illegitimate children. Tang Guoguo¡¯s luxury vi was surrounded by an iron fence, and there were many people yelling outside. Some said they were Tang Guoguo¡¯s ex-husband, while others said they were Tang Guoguo¡¯s children. There were also some who were not seeking her fortune, but reporters trying to get a story. There were even her nemeses celebrating outside. With the calls and shouting from the crowd, the scene was bustling with activity. To prevent the entry of these people, there were many fierce-looking guards standing along the fence. Only then did Renzi registered that it might be difficult for him to enter this tightly-guarded vi. He thought about the articles he just read, and had to admit that the rtionship between the Gu family and thisdy was really veryplicated. Coming here out of the blue was truly an embarrassing invasion of privacy. At that very moment, Old Mister Yu sent a text to him. ¡°You should give Gu Xiaoshan a call. I¡¯ve talked to him already, and told him that you¡¯re here to offer condolences on my behalf.¡± Looking at this short message, Renzi could put down the burden that he was starting to feel, and finally, without any worries, called Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan was clearly busy. He asked him to go to the side door, and asked Xu Yunyun to bring him in. When Xu Yunyun saw Renzi, she gave a slight smile. ¡°It¡¯s hard for you to have traveled such a long distance, it must have been troublesome. President Ren, I¡¯ll help you with your luggage.¡± Renzi was too embarrassed to let ady help him with his luggage, and so insisted on carrying it himself. He asked her, ¡°It seems like Sister Xiaowu isn¡¯t here too?¡± Xu Yunyun replied lightly, ¡°President Gu wanted to make things more low-profile. He came alone, and I was the only one who apanied him.¡± After hearing this, for some reason, Renzi started feeling jealous of Xu Yunyun. However, he did not know how unwilling Xu Yunyun felt to have to do such troublesome and taxing things. Xu Yunyun brought Renzi to the mourning hall. The mourning hall of the Tang vi was different from the ones Renzi had been before. It was not decorated in white, but ording to Tang Guoguo¡¯s wishes, bright colours were sshed around, and the wallpaper had the design of a gigantic lollipop. On it was an artistically written ¡°I love Candy!¡± Candy happened to be the english name of Tang Guoguo. Tang Guoguo¡¯s body was in a fairy-tale like crystal coffin, and fresh and colourful flowers were disyed around it. There was a card, where Tang Guoguo had written ¡°Babe, don¡¯t ever cry for me.¡± Clearly, there was also no one crying for her. Her rtives were all entertaining dark schemes, their motives written all over their face. Even the slow Renzi could see the ill intentions that they were harbouring. Gu Xiaoshan was also sitting in the visitors¡¯ area. He was dressed in ck and white, his expression solemn, and on his chest was a white rose. When he saw Renzi, he nodded slightly towards him, and did not say much. Renzi cautiously and awkwardly bowed towards Tang Guoguo¡¯s body, then retreated till he was next to Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan nced at him, and a rarely-seen distance was evident in his eyes. Renzi¡¯s heart chilled, Dad was right, he¡¯s not happy that I¡¯m here. After the ceremony, Gu Xiaoshan stood up without a word, leaving the mourning hall with his hands in his pockets. Renzi hurried after him, only to be stopped by Xu Yunyun who was waiting outside. She smiled, ¡°The next part is only for people who have blood rtions with Mdm Tang.¡± Renzi was slightly taken aback, and nodded his head with slight embarrassment. ¡°Ok.¡± Finding an unupied corner in the vi, Renzi stood there. He could not help but give his dad a call. ¡°Brother Xiaoshan really didn¡¯t pay me any attention.¡± ¡°I asked you not to go, but you insisted on doing so.¡± Renzi sighed, ¡°I¡¯ve never seen him so cold before.¡± Snorting, Old Mister Yu replied, ¡°If not? Did you expect him tough and greet you with a ¡®Hey, I¡¯m d you came today¡¯?¡± Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Finding an unupied corner in the vi, Renzi stood there. He could not help but give his dad a call. ¡°Brother Xiaoshan really didn¡¯t pay me any attention.¡± ¡°I asked you not to go, but you insisted on doing so.¡± Renzi sighed, ¡°I¡¯ve never seen him so cold before.¡± Snorting, Old Mister Yu replied, ¡°If not? Did you expect him tough and greet you with a ¡®Hey, I¡¯m d you came today¡¯?¡± Currently, Gu Xiaoshan was truly unable to be happy about anything. Sitting in the meeting room with a bunch of people he disdained, he was waiting for thewyer to read the will. Thewyer calmly read out Tang Guoguo¡¯s will. ¡°My Candies, if you¡¯re listening to this letter, it means that I have already left this world. Also, if you¡¯re listening to this letter, then you should know that you¡¯re all people that I love.¡± Hearing this, Gu Xiaoshan nearly vomited on the spot. However, he also felt that he himself was pretty disgusting. He clearly had said that he wanted to break all ties between this woman and him, but once he heard that there was money involved, he actually came all the way here to attend the funeral. Never had Gu Xiaoshan ever hated himself more than this exact moment. Thewyer continued reading Tang Guoguo¡¯s emotional letter without any expressions. ¡°You might all not understand me, because no one has ever lived their lives as passionately and purely as I did. Every step I made, every breath I took, it was all for nothing but love. Love is temporary, and I can only continuously keep chasing after it. I can betray all men, but I cannot betray love. No one can understand my loyalty and devotion.¡± The azure blue waves, capped with snow white foam, looked just like a fairy¡¯s skirt. They curled up on the shore, but brought with them a nauseating smell not unlike that of a demon. A young Gu Xiaoshan was trapped in the embrace of his mother, he felt suffocated. Ever since he saw the intertwining of his mother with a stranger, he was unable to tolerate the warmth of this woman¡¯s skin. The salty scent of the seawater mingled with his mother¡¯s strong perfume, flooding his little nostrils. Next to his ears was the shrill voice of a woman, ¡°All I wanted was love! Love!¡± In the winds blowing across the sea, his father¡¯s voice sounded far away. ¡°Are you crazy?! What Chiung Yao drama are you acting out this time?!¡± The winds seemed to be shattered by the intense sun, bing like des, hitting Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s young and tender face. He could only hear the word ¡°love, love¡± repeating non-stop. He was only five years old, and did not understand what this word meant, solely feeling disgusted by it. Even at that point, his father did not seem to believe that this woman would try to drown herself in the sea. After that, the winds blew even harder. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s vision was extremely blurry, everything had be a jumble of blue, in his nose was no longer that nauseating smell, only suffocation and despair ¡ª his chest was filled with terror, his heart almost bursting ¡ª soon, fortunately, he quickly fell unconscious... and only remembered a word, ¡°love¡±. How disgusting. Gu Xiaoshan slowly opened his eyes, a faraway look in them. Only then did he remember he was already an adult. He even worked very hard to learn how to swim, in this way, he could officially tell his father, ¡°I¡¯m not afraid of water, I just don¡¯t like it.¡± After that, he dived into the pool and swam a 100m freestyle for him to see. In the midst of the sshes, Gu Xiaoshan suddenly returned to that moment, the face of his mother was already indistinct, only that shrill voice was sounding constantly. Now, he again felt that he had returned into the water. Leaving the meeting room, Gu Xiaoshan was still in a muddle. Only when Xu Yunyun cautiously asked, ¡°Are you satisfied with the will? Do you need to contact ourwyers to prepare a suit?¡±, Gu Xiaoshan then realised that he had not listen to a word of the content of the will. When the word ¡°love¡± appeared, all Gu Xiaoshan could hear was the rushing of water. Gu Xiaoshan put on a calm facade, ¡°We¡¯ll see how it goes.¡± Xu Yunyun did not ask any further. She had actually noticed that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s listlessness, but to feel this way during his mother¡¯s funeral, it waspletely reasonable. If Gu Xiaoshan was still that extremely fussy and calctive man now, she would have to exim that ¡°my boss is actually really a cold-blooded avarice¡±. This vi waspletely built ording to Tang Guoguo¡¯s wishes. The colours were bright and eye-searing, like an enormous fondant cake. Renzi stood by the door and waited, he easily recognised the person he was waiting for ¡ª in a room decorated with the colour scheme of macarons, Gu Xiaoshan was dressed in ck and whie, his expression unsually cold. Gu Xiaoshan still looked very detached, and with his hand he removed the white rose on his chest and dropped it on the floor, grinding it into the ground with his ck leather shoe. When Gu Xiaoshan looked at Renzi, his eyes were still filled with detachment just like in the mourning hall. Renzi¡¯s heart again seized, but he still pushed himself forward, and reflexively smiled at him, ¡°Brother Xiaoshan, Brother Xiaoshan!¡± Hearing that, the light in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eyes shifted, and a little warmth trickled into it, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s you. What are you doing here?¡± Renzi saw that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s mood was warmer, and he became more impassioned. ¡°I¡¯m waiting for you, I don¡¯t know where to look for a ce to stay.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°Your dad didn¡¯t make any arrangements for you after letting youe all the way here?¡± ¡°My dad says to just run to you for shelter, I¡¯ll never lose out that way.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was rather helpless towards this, ¡°I¡¯m staying in a nearby hotel, you can stay with me. However, I don¡¯t know if there are any more rooms avable.¡± There were too many people who rushed here to attend Tang Guoguo¡¯s funeral. There was only a somewhat decent hotel around the area, and all luxury rooms had been filled. He could not ask Renzi to stay in a standard room, nor could he ask Xu Yunyun to share a room with Renzi, so logically, Renzi could only stay in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s suite. Renzi was at first feeling anxious after seeing Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s mood at the mourning hall, but now he discovered that Gu Xiaoshan was not distancing himself from him, he was only reacting slowly to the surroundings. At that time, his eyes were unfocused, as though troubled by something. Thinking about this, Renzi¡¯s hair stood on ends. Did he see a ghost? When Renzi called his dad to ask if he should buy some amulet or charm, Old Mister Yu replied him serenely, ¡°When your mother passed away, you were also like this.¡± Renzi did not have any recollections of it. ¡°Then did you let me drink the ashes of an amulet 1 ?¡± Old Mister Yu immediately hung up on him, and after a while, sent him another email. In this email was an article ¡°A Viger Suffers From Acute Gastric After Ignorantly Studying Fengshui and Drank The Ashes of an Amulet¡±. This ce was somewhat rural, and they were staying in the only star-rated hotel within a hundred miles. The amenities avable were only so-so, although they were already staying in a luxury room, the standards were still far from what they were used to. Normally, Gu Xiaoshan would even chat with Renzi to get rid of their boredom. Now, Gu Xiaoshan was not very willing to talk, and even closed himself off in a room, while Renzi sat alone on the little bed in the living room. Renziy on his side on that hard little bed, and all he could hear was the whirring of the old air-conditioner. He waspletely unable to fall asleep. Turning over, he saw that his dad had sent him another message. ¡°Don¡¯t get too excited, and suddenly confess your love!¡± Renzi did not pay attention to anything but the bright and shiny ¡°confess your love!¡± Those three words together with the impressive exmation mark made his heart pound ¡ª confess your love, confess your love, confess your love! No matter how he tried, Renzi could not fall asleep, with a creak he climbed up from the bed, and started using the notes app on his phone, brainstorming about his touching confession for Brother Xiaoshan... a quiet night, dull noises, boundless loneliness, all these instead gave Renzi unlimited inspiration ¡ª As he thought of Gu Xiaoshan, his fingers tapped furiously on his keypad. ¡°If I¡¯m the flight from Beijing flying to San Diego, you¡¯ll be the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport. Because when I reach you, I must change nes. If I¡¯m a winding mountain road, then you¡¯re the road sign showing a sharp curve ahead, when I see you I¡¯ll have to bend...2 ¡° It just happened that in the bedroom, Gu Xiaoshan was also unable to fall asleep, and in his hand was Tang Guoguo¡¯s will for him. ¡°What I took from your father, I¡¯m destined to return it back to you. When I took these, it wasn¡¯t because I had a greed for money. At the end of the day, it¡¯s still the same thing, I only want love. Since he was intent on destroying my love, I had to take away what he loved ¡ª which is probably his wealth. He can go love his money, I don¡¯t care anymore. I love you.¡± Seeing these words, Gu Xiaoshan felt like he got acid reflux. Coming here, what he heard and saw was a ubiquitous ¡°love¡±. It made him weary, it made him breakdown. He thought, if anyone was to mention the word ¡°love¡± again to him, he would definitely kill them with a punch. Outside the room, Renzi had finished thest line of his ¡°love confession draft¡±, ¡°This is love, love, love. Because of love, therefore it¡¯s love, let¡¯s quickly fall in love.¡± He was very satisfied, Brother Xiaoshan will definitely be moved by me. Chapter 32 Chapter 32 The next day, Gu Xiaoshan opened the door of the bedroom. He walked out to see Renzi sprawled across the small bed, sleeping in his usual manner. After taking a look at him, he picked up his briefcase and headed out of the hotel room. The one billion from so many years ago had now increased by quite a fair bit. Now that it belonged to Gu Xiaoshan, he himself was also in slight disbelief. Xu Yunyun had thought that her boss should be very happy about it, but there was no emotion to be seen on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face. The recent Gu Xiaoshan was always very chilly. Renzi wanted to give him a little warmth. When Gu Xiaoshan returned to the hotel room, he smelled a thick artificial scent ¡ª clearly smelling like instant noodles. Hearing the door open, Renzi lifted his head up with a smile on his face, ¡°Sister Yunyun said that you¡¯ll be back soon, and that you haven¡¯t had anything to eat yet. I specially prepared instant noodles for you to eat!¡± He presented the bowl like it was treasure, ¡°I even added an egg!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°How amazing.¡± Gu Xiaoshan sat down by the table. He looked at the ritualistic feeling table mat, the gold-rimmed porcin bowl that was filled with hot, piping soup and noodles, and an egg floating on top of it. Picking up the wooden chopsticks, Gu Xiaoshan spoke, ¡°All these were provided by the hotel?¡± Renzi replied, iming the credit, ¡°As if, I bought them myself.¡± Gu Xiaoshan picked at the noodles with his chopsticks. ¡°There¡¯s no dishwasher here, and I¡¯m not about to wash any bowls.¡± ¡°Then we¡¯ll just throw them away.¡± ¡°Wasting money like this, in my family, you¡¯ll have long been beaten to death.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. Hearing that, Renzi sank into his thoughts. So only a frugal person is allowed to enter the Gu family? Doesn¡¯t that mean I have no hope? However, Renzi was used to thinking about such problems from a different angle. Since I can¡¯t enter the Gu family, then we¡¯ll just let Brother Xiaoshan enter my Yu family. I believe Dad won¡¯t mind too. Gu Xiaoshan took a cursory bite of the instant noodles, then looked at Renzi, smiling, ¡°You¡¯re just going to watch me eat?¡± Renzi nodded, replying seriously. ¡°Do you like it?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was a refined gay who was picky about the quality of his life. The words ¡°he likes instant noodles¡± would never pass through his mouth, but thinking that this was prepared by a young master who never did any housework, he still showed him his appreciation, ¡°Not bad, it¡¯s very good.¡± Renzi tried to test the waters with a small confession, ¡°Then, want to have this for the rest of your life?¡± Taken aback, Gu Xiaoshanughed drily. ¡°To have instant noodles for the rest of my life?¡± Renzi wanted to scrape his mouth. He really did not know how to process his thoughts. He thought about that drafted confession in his mobile phone ¡ª he was quite satisfied with it, and could now recite it fluently from memory. It was embarrassing, but it took him an entire afternoon of practice before he could deliver the line ¡°you¡¯ll be the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport¡± wlessly. There were moments when he thought about deleting this part, but then felt that thisparison was very appropriate, hence he forced himself to read it aloud numerous times. His hard work paid off, and he finally could say ¡°Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport¡± without any mistakes. Everything was now perfect, but he still felt that he had to find a suitable timing before presenting Gu Xiaoshan with this romantic words. After all, Brother Xiaoshan already feeling troubled, he should not butt in. His top priority should be to help Brother Xiaoshan walk out from this shadow. However, Renzi found it difficult to suppress his storm-like affections, and so repeatedly reminded himself to at least wait for them to return back to their home city before he presented his confession. With Brother Xiaoshan¡¯s current mood, Renzi wondered if he should think of something to cheer him up. At that moment, he then realised that his understanding of Gu Xiaoshan was pathetic. He even did not really know what Gu Xiaoshan liked to do for leisure. Whenever the two of them were together, they were mostly either eating or ying basketball ¡ª Gu Xiaoshan did not seem to dislike these activities, but also did not seem to favour them. He seemed to do them to just apany Renzi to relieve his boredom. So, Renzi could only look to the person who understood Gu Xiaoshan the most ¡ª Xu Yunyun. He asked Xu Yunyun, what did Gu Xiaoshan usually like to do relieve his stress? This popped up in Xu Yunyun¡¯s head, what does he like to do? Sex, of course! However, this was not an appropriate answer, and she so replied, ¡°President Gu is very good at self-regtion. I¡¯ve never seen him doing anything special to relieve stress.¡± ¡°Then, what does he do when he¡¯s unhappy?¡± ¡°When has he ever been unhappy?¡± ¡°He¡¯s clearly unhappy now!¡± Xu Yunyun pretended to be surprised. ¡°Are you serious? I don¡¯t see it.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to be very meticulous? Turns out you¡¯re so insensitive! Seems like I¡¯m still the one who understands Brother Xiaoshan more.¡± Xu Yunyun nodded her head non-stop. ¡°Of course, of course. You¡¯re his best friend.¡± Since he was nowbelled as ¡°Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s best friend¡±, Renzi could no longer pursue this line of questioning with Xu Yunyun. Towards thisbel, Renzi was still somewhat doubtful. On the second day, he again prepared instant noodles for Gu Xiaoshan. This time, not only did he add an egg, but he also included a cold can of coke with it. Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°Are you really letting me have instant noodles for the rest of my life?¡± Renzi slumped, ¡°But... this is the only thing I know how to prepare...¡± ¡°It¡¯s ok, it¡¯s the thought that counts.¡± Renzi continued staring at Gu Xiaoshan with his shiny ck eyes. Gu Xiaoshan felt somewhat ufortable, and so asked, ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Renzi shook his head. ¡°Then, do you have something you want to say?¡± Since Gu Xiaoshan had spoke out already, the frank Renzi replied, ¡°I¡¯m thinking, am I your best friend?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was amused, ¡°What sort of question is this?¡± Renzi felt a little underestimated, ¡°You find this funny?¡± Gu Xiaoshan nodded. ¡°Isn¡¯t this something only elementary school kids would bother about? Wondering whether he¡¯s your best friend or not?¡± Renzi refused to admit that he was an ¡°elementary school kid¡±, and retorted, ¡°Who said so, high school kids are also very concerned about such matters!¡± Speechless, Gu Xiaoshan put down his chopsticks. ¡°If you insist on saying it this way, then, that¡¯s true.¡± Renzi was delighted. ¡°That¡¯s true? So, I¡¯m really your best friend?¡± Gu Xiaoshan immediately poured cold water over him. ¡°After all, I don¡¯t have many friends.¡± Renzi remained silent, but his face was still troubled. Resigned, Gu Xiaoshan could only ask, ¡°Do you still have any other questions?¡± ¡°But, I feel that I don¡¯t understand you at all...¡± Renzi could not hide his despondency. ¡°You¡¯re clearly so nice to me, and you¡¯ve considered everything for me in every single matter. When I¡¯m unhappy, you¡¯re also able to cheer me up. But... when you¡¯re unhappy, I realised that Ipletely don¡¯t understand you, and don¡¯t know how to help you! How can I be considered your best friend like this?¡± Gu Xiaoshan quietly listened to him, then he smiled, ¡°This is not your fault.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Renzi was astonished. ¡°You probably think that it¡¯s because of your thoughtlessness, that¡¯s why you don¡¯t understand me. That¡¯s not the case. Even a meticulous person like Xu Yunyun is unable to understand me, right?¡± Renzi was at a loss for reply. Gu Xiaoshan continued, ¡°The problem lies with me. I¡¯m the one who doesn¡¯t want to be understood.¡± Feeling like an olive was stuck in his throat, Renzi was unable to say a word. At the same time, he was so upset that he felt stifled. However, his courage let him swallow down this ¡°olive¡±. His throat hurting, and he asked hoarsely, ¡°But... like this, am I still worthy of being called your friend?¡± Gu Xiaoshan waved his hand, ¡°You can think of it that way as well, I don¡¯t see you as a real friend.¡± Renzi felt as though he had been dropped into an ice cage, that ¡°you¡¯ll be the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport¡± shattering in his heart. Gu Xiaoshan too seemed to realise that his words were not well thought out. Normally, he would never, ever have said such inappropriate yet honest words. However, his current situation was now also not very apt. He forgave his impulsive action, and he gave Renzi an exnation. ¡°I don¡¯t have any friends at all. I don¡¯t want them, don¡¯t need them. It¡¯s better when I have none.¡± Stunned, Renzi looked at Gu Xiaoshan. His lowered eyes were filled with iprehension and nkness, and there seem to be sorrow within them as well, looking just like an abandoned puppy. Gu Xiaoshan again regretted it. He should not have said such words to Renzi, although they were true. He should have just lied to him, and kept him in the dark about this. Renzi would not have been able to register the lie, and after hearing it, he would also be very happy. Gu Xiaoshan understood, thest thing he wanted was for Renzi to be unhappy. Chapter 33 Chapter 33 Gu Xiaoshan again regretted it. He should not have said such words to Renzi, although they were true. He should have just lied to him, and kept him in the dark about this. Renzi would not have been able to register the lie, and after hearing it, he would also be very happy. Gu Xiaoshan understood that thest thing he wanted was for Renzi to be unhappy. In this suffocating silence, it was a text that saved the awkwardness. It was sent to Gu Xiaoshan by thewyer, asking him to sign some documents. Finishing the noodles, Gu Xiaoshan thanked Renzi before he left. The aroma of the instant noodles was like this grief, very inexpensive and pronounced. With the windows and doors closed, the smell would not be able to dissipate. Looking for a distraction, Renzi too chose to head outside. However, it was different from the walks people usually took as a distraction. Renzi did not walk aimlessly. There was a destination that he wanted to head to, and it was the location that had been reported in the articles Old Mister Yu sent to him ¡ª a sea that glimmered like ss under the setting sun. The scenery there was as though that of a painting, and was a scenic spot. It might be because of that reason, Tang Guoguo, who styled herself as a romantic, chose that ce to threaten tomit suicide with her son. It might also be because of her love for this scenery, Tang Guoguo had built a vi so close to the sea, calling it home. Renzi suddenly wanted to see how that sea looked like. From the side gate of Tang Guoguo¡¯s vi, he would be able to reach the pier with the best view of the ce. Under the golden light of the setting sun, it was the best time to take in the scenery. Before Renzi¡¯s arrival, there was already another person there. After signing the relevant documents, thewyer told Gu Xiaoshan that he was free to return back home. Gu Xiaoshan also knew it, and had Xu Yunyun book a ticket home for tomorrow. He too did not want to stay at this ce any longer, but now that it was time to depart, he could not help but revisit this ce. Dressed in a white shirt, standing by the shore, he looked leaner than usual. Looking both fragile and insignificant, from behind, Renzi almost did not recognise that this was the indestructible Brother Xiaoshan of his memories. With the setting sun, the sea breeze was a little warm. Renzi¡¯s cheeks heated up, and when he was about to call out to Gu Xiaoshan, Gu Xiaoshan suddenly took off his shirt, shoes and socks, slowly wading through the waves. Frantic, Renzi rushed forward without thinking. He even forgot about removing his shoes, and followed him into the sea ¡ª under the crashing waves, Renzi then realised, not only did he forgot to remove his shirt, shoes and socks, he also forgot that Gu Xiaoshan used to be the city¡¯s youth champion for the 100m freestyle event, and most importantly, he forgot the fact that he had failed his swimming exam... Not only had Renzi failed his swimming exam then, by now, he had not swam in many years. Upon entering the water, he sank like a stone, there was not even time for him to say hisst words! Instead, it was Gu Xiaoshan, floating amidst the currents and immersed in the embrace of his memories, who suddenly realised that someone had fell in behind him. He no longer had the time to reflect on his life, immediately turning back to save the victim. When he reached the shore, and finally saw the victim¡¯s pale face, his own face turned pale too. ¡°Yu Yunren!¡± It sounded almost like a howl. He gritted his teeth, but his teeth started chattering¡ª as though he was very cold. However, that should not be the case, as it was now summer. Renzi seemed to have regain consciousness with that yell. He slowly opened his eyes, and with his blurry vision, the dripping wet Gu Xiaoshan in the setting sun looked like a god to him. Blushing, Renzi articted, ¡°You... You¡¯ll... you¡¯ll be the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport...¡± ¡°What?¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not hear it clearly, and leaned down closer, wanting to understand what Renzi said. However, Renzi fainted again. Anxious, frustrated, and upset, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eyes drilled into Renzi¡¯s face. That skin was pale as though it was about to turn translucent, and the veins on his neck were very distinct, causing Gu Xiaoshan to feel as though his heart was about to shatter into hundreds of pieces. When Renzi woke up, an IV drip was inserted in his arm. Next to the drip sat Gu Xiaoshan. He was dressed in ck and white, his face solemn. Renzi nearly thought that he was being ¡°paid respects to¡±, and so pped himself on his cheeks. Feeling the pain, he spoke, ¡°I¡¯m still alive?¡± Gu Xiaoshan snorted. ¡°You also knew that you could have died doing that?!¡± Renzi refuted him self-righteously. ¡°You know it too? Why did you try to jump into the sea then? I was so worried!¡± Hearing the words ¡°I was so worried¡±, Gu Xiaoshan was both annoyed and helpless. In the end, he could only tuck Renzi firmly into the bed. ¡°But I¡¯m a swimming champion.¡± Renzi unreasonably shot back, ¡°Even so, you still can¡¯t jump into the sea!¡± Gu Xiaoshan saw how energetic Renzi was, and he felt less worried. He then made a sarcastic remark, ¡°Oh? A swimming idiot like you can jump in, but a champion like me cannot?¡± Speechless, Renzi thought over it, then gave in. ¡°Then, neither of us would jump in again, ok?¡± Gu Xiaoshan agreed. ¡°Sure, I feel that this suggestion¡¯s pretty good.¡± Renzi then thought of something else, and he was flustered. ¡°Dad doesn¡¯t know about this, right?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t dare to tell him either.¡± Renzi rxed. ¡°Good, good, if not he would worry more.¡± Hearing this, Gu Xiaoshan felt a little peeved. ¡°You¡¯re afraid that he would worry, but you¡¯re not afraid that I¡¯ll worry?¡± Renzi turned his head. ¡°It¡¯s not like I¡¯m your friend anyway!¡± Knowing that his words had caused trouble, Gu Xiaoshan coaxed him. ¡°Of course, a person can have many friends, but in my heart, there¡¯s only one of you. No more, no less.¡± After hearing this, Renzi¡¯s ears burned. Gu Xiaoshan noticed that there was no more anger on Renzi¡¯s face, and so was relieved. He was about to call a nurse over, but Renzi suddenly caught his hand. ¡°You too.¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not get it. ¡°What about me?¡± Unexpectedly, Renzi was a little bashful, ¡°Umm, you¡¯re also that... in my heart, you¡¯re also that one. No more, no less.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was taken aback. He did not look at Renzi, but stared at the IV drip. Watching the fluid dripped drop by drop, after a while, Gu Xiaoshan then pressed the call button, requesting for a nurse¡¯s assistance. Actually, Gu Xiaoshan chose to enter the waters before his departure was to bid farewell to his past, and he wanted to force himself to walk out from under that shadow. Now that Renzi had rashly entered the waters and nearly drowned, it instead gave Gu Xiaoshan another big trauma. Gu Xiaoshan thought, there was definitely something amiss about this ce. In the future, it was better that he still remained a little superstitious, and avoid this ce for good. The next day, Gu Xiaoshan spoke to Renzi. ¡°I¡¯m going back, you¡¯ll stay here and recuperate.¡± Renzi was in disbelief. ¡°You¡¯re going to leave me here?¡± ¡°The doctor says you¡¯re not in any danger, and only have to stay here under observation for a couple more days. I still have to go back immediately for work, so I won¡¯t be able to apany you, the Second Young Master Yu, to relieve your boredom now.¡± In Renzi¡¯s ears, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s words sounded a little snide. This was because Gu Xiaoshan had always been very patient with him, and rarely ever spoke to him so sarcastically. Hurt by his cold tone, Renzi replied pitifully, ¡°You weren¡¯t like this before.¡± Gu Xiaoshan wanted to tell him that he sounded like that sort of irritating girlfriend again, but he was aware that he could no longer crack such jokes with Renzi anymore. With this in mind, his heart was also slightly sour, just like when he wanted a drink of fruit juice in summer, only to bite into a lemon wedge. Gu Xiaoshan scratched at his nose. ¡°Because I¡¯ve already admitted to you that I don¡¯t see you as a friend. In that case, I¡¯ll just be frank. I¡¯m not a naturally considerate and gentle person. I value wealth and status, so I need to go back to work, and cannot ck off at any moment in time.¡± Gu Xiaoshan intensely regretted saying such words, as he looked at Renzi¡¯s face. If it was someone else, Gu Xiaoshan might still tease and flirt with him as though nothing had happened. However, as it was Renzi, he could not y with his feelings in this manner. He really did not expect that Renzi would one day be gay, and he never ever thought that Renzi would one day have such feelings for him. To tell the truth, Gu Xiaoshan was panicking. As such, Gu Xiaoshan did not know how to handle this situation. He did not dare to carelessly crack such jokes with Renzi, and also did not dare to express any extraordinary concern towards him. However, he also was unwilling to say anything that would make Renzi unhappy. He could only tell him, this was only one of Renzi¡¯s whims, if he treated him coldly for awhile, Renzi would cool down. Just like how Renzi suddenly chased after Gu Xiaowu, his feelings would calm down in about three or four months. It was like the interest of a silly dog suddenly chasing after a butterfly, it looked intense, but it was only a short moment of passion. Chapter 34 Chapter 34 ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that I¡¯m one that¡¯s no more, no less?¡± Renzi¡¯s voice was full of grievances. ¡°Were you lying to me?¡± Gu Xiaoshan felt that those words were from his heart, but he could not admit it, so he hedged. ¡°Of course, there¡¯s only one Yu Yunren in the world. Who else could be like you?¡± As expected, Renzi did not seem to fully understand it. As he tried to process the words, he no longer paid attention to Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan had already turned to leave, looking a little pitiable, but still he instructed Xu Yunyun to remain where they were until Renzi could be discharged. Her task would only bepleted upon apanying Renzi back to the city. Xu Yunyun agreed with a smile, but thought, all I wanted to be was an ordinary secretary, but now I have to apany my boss to a funeral, and when it¡¯s done I even have to apany my boss¡¯s friend, and send him home. Fuck, I¡¯m a delicate girl! What have all you rich kids been studying, don¡¯t you know how to be a gentleman? Fuck you all! Luckily, Renzi was easy to get along with. He was recovering very well, and could take care of himself. Even if something did happen, there were also professionals to take care of him. All Xu Yunyun had to do was just watch from the side, and chat with him, it was not taxing. Within two days, the doctor had approved of Renzi¡¯s discharge. From the train to the car, Xu Yunyun followed along until Renzi was delivered safely back to the Yu family. When Old Mister Yu saw how sluggish and listless Renzi was, he knew that he had met his Waterloo. Old Mister Yu had already expected this, and so spoke out, ¡°I asked you not to be rash, but you refused to listen! Ever since you were a child, if you listened to just half of my advice, you wouldn¡¯t be in today¡¯s situation!¡± Then, the old man started going through Renzi¡¯s past history, starting from his mistakes in kindergarten. Getting a headache while he listened to this, Renzi escaped into his room. Renzi kept feeling that Gu Xiaoshan was now a lot colder to him. When he sent him a text, Gu Xiaoshan never replied. He then whined for the noodles from the shop by the bridge. In the past, Gu Xiaoshan would have ordered it for him. Today, Gu Xiaoshan replied him, ¡°Then it¡¯s time for you to learn how to use a food delivery app.¡± Chills ran down Renzi¡¯s body, he shuddered. No longer caring about politeness, he straight away gave Gu Xiaoshan a call, only for Gu Xiaoshan to reject it. Renzi¡¯s blood chilled, and he was anxious, so he called Xu Yunyun and asked, ¡°Where is President Gu?¡± Xu Yunyun sounded apologetic. ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m really not sure about this, as President Gu has already left work.¡± Renzi raised his head and looked at the clock on his wall. This was definitely very suspicious! He spoke sternly, ¡°You¡¯re lying to me! How can President Gu leave work on time!¡± Xu Yunyun was taken aback, as she did not expect Renzi to be so keen. However, this time, she was telling the truth, and had a clear conscience. ¡°I also found it strange. Maybe he has something important to attend to.¡± Although Renzi was not smart, but he had known Xu Yunyun for a long period of time already, and also knew that although Xu Yunyun looked cheerful and talkative, but her mouth was pretty tight, and he would not be able to get anything out of her. After hanging up the phone, Renzi gave a call to the Gu empire¡¯s management section¡¯s most talkative secretary and asked, ¡°President Gu has left work very early today. I¡¯m looking for him, have you seen him?¡± As expected, that super talkative secretary did not fail him. ¡°Yeah, he was also dressed very handsomely today. I asked him if he was going on a blind date, and he even admitted to it! Hahaha, how can gays go on blind dates 1 !¡± Within a moment, Renzi became restless. Tossing and turning about in his bedroom, he then hurried downstairs and saw his dad at his usual spot reading the newspapers. Renzi cried out loudly, ¡°Dad! Brother Xiaoshan has gone for a blind date today!¡± Old Mister Yu paused, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s today?¡± Then he looked at the date of the newspaper. Hearing him, Renzi¡¯s heart chilled further. ¡°You knew that he¡¯s going on a blind date?¡± Old Mister Yu jolted, ¡°You didn¡¯t know about it?¡± Renzi¡¯s knees weakened, and he nearly knelt down. ¡°No... It¡¯s impossible...¡± Old Mister Yu put down the newspapers. ¡°I still thought that he would tell you about it. Aren¡¯t you texting each other everyday?¡± Renziughed bitterly, ¡°I¡¯m the only one texting.¡± Old Mister Yu raised his brow. ¡°So, you¡¯ve confessed your love for him already?¡± Renzi shook his head decisively. ¡°I didn¡¯t!¡± Old Mister Yu also did not ce any hopes on Renzi holding himself back for so long, and so he sighed. ¡°Seems like he¡¯s not willing to ept you, but he is unable to say it out loud. That¡¯s probably why he decided to start going on blind dates, signalling to you that you should give up. He would rather date people he doesn¡¯t know, than even consider you at all.¡± Hearing this, Renzi could not stop howling out loud. ¡°What are you howling about?¡± Renzi stomp his foot. ¡°It hurts!¡± ¡°What hurts?¡± Renzi pressed his hand on his chest. ¡°My heart hurts!¡± Seeing his son like this, Old Mister Yu also felt his heart ached, and so started howling out loud as well, discovering that these howls were really useful in soothing the pain. This happened to be a Friday night, and Yu Yuntao happened to return home to visit his family. Upon entering the house, he heard the father and son pair yelling and howling, and so asked, ¡°Training your voices?¡± Old Mister Yu replied, ¡°No, men can¡¯t easily shed tears, so us father and son could only howl to rece our tears.¡± Yu Yuntao did not understand. ¡°What¡¯s there to cry about?¡± Old Mister Yu told him, ¡°What else? Did you hear about Gu Xiaoshan going on a blind date?¡± Yu Yuntao thought about it, ¡°I think I heard someone mentioned it.¡± Hearing that, Renzi was even more irritated. ¡°What? You all knew about it, and I was the only one left in the dark?¡± Yu Yuntao was quite startled. ¡°What? We all knew about it, but you were left in the dark?¡± Renzi could not say a word, and tears welled up in his eyes. Yu Yuntao could not look on, and so asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Old Mister Yu spoke up, ¡°His feelings have been discovered. The other party clearly couldn¡¯t talk to him about it, and decided to show him personally.¡± Yu Yuntao replied, ¡°This is nothing. If you¡¯re unhappy about it, just go and crash the date!¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°I can do that?¡± Yu Yuntao asked him, ¡°Why can¡¯t you do that? You haven¡¯t confessed to him right?¡± Renzi nodded. ¡°I haven¡¯t.¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s fine! You haven¡¯t confessed, that¡¯s good. As long as you don¡¯t confess, you¡¯re his childhood buddy. Why, when you meet your buddy during a blind date, shouldn¡¯t you still greet each other? Just go and sit at their table, and keep calling him ¡®Brother Xiaoshan¡¯. Put your arm around his shoulders or whatever, thenugh and joke, let¡¯s see how they can continue that blind date.¡± Old Mister Yu frowned. ¡°Is this a little inappropriate?¡± Yu Yuntao replied. ¡°Of course it¡¯s inappropriate, but it¡¯s still better than a father and son howling at home. Our Yu family has to keep going forward, right?¡± Renzi had been persuaded, but he could not help but feel slightly apologetic. ¡°This is also too strange. What if Brother Xiaoshanter ask me what¡¯s going on, what should I do?¡± Yu Yuntao shrugged it off. ¡°Didn¡¯t I say it already? As long as you don¡¯t confess, you can just go ahead with ¡®as childhood friends, can¡¯t we have a chat¡¯, ¡®Brother Xiaoshan, we¡¯ve been buddies for over 20 years, how can you say this about me¡¯, and you¡¯ll always stand on the winning side.¡± Renzi was somewhat surprised. ¡°To be like this... isn¡¯t it a little shameless?¡± Yu Yuntao smacked the table. ¡°Chasing after a guy and you still want your dignity? As if! You think reality is as pretty as your face?¡± Chapter 35 Chapter 35 Old Mister Yu had also long gotten wind of the news of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s blind date. This was not difficult, as a few days ago when Gu Xiaoshan agreed to it, Old Mister Gu had joyfully started discussing it with Old Mister Yu. Old Mister Yu remainedposed, and even told him, ¡°He¡¯s finally willing to settle down? This is good news!¡± Old Mister Gu shook his head. ¡°That might not be the case. He also asked me to not harbour any hopes. It¡¯s not confirmed if he will settle down or not, he¡¯s just exploring his options.¡± Hearing this, Old Mister Yu recalled Renzi¡¯s current condition, and could roughly guess what Gu Xiaoshan was trying to do. In his heart, he also grumbled about his son, why did he not listen to an old man¡¯s advice? He already asked him not to be rash, but he refused to listen! Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s blind date was called Shu Jingyi, and to a certain degree, he was a very good match for Gu Xiaoshan. They were both ¡°older¡± gays, and were both presidents of their family business. They both yed around a lot, but had never let their ying affect their work. In fact, Shu Jingyi was even quite a few years older than Gu Xiaoshan. On top of that, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s features were on a more youthful side, if he wore a t-shirt, he would look just like a student. Whereas for Shu Jingyi, his hair had a little premature grey in it, and he also had a few faint smile lines at the corner of his eyes. As such, standing together, their difference in age looked even more obvious. Still, these few strands of silver hair and the faint smile lines did not make Shu Jingyi look aged and haggard, but instead increased his charm. Gu Xiaoshan had only wanted to do this as a formality, but now he felt that he did enjoy his time with Shu Jingyi ¡ª just not in the romantic sense. They did start off with the usual lines that one would use in a blind date, asking about each other, but then somehow the conversation steered to their management of theirpanies and the situation of the market. They were both engrossed in their conversation, and realised that they were on the same wavelength, and so felt right at home with each other. Being a few years older than Gu Xiaoshan, Shu Jingyi had spent those years wisely. His words were all right to the point, the things he said were clear and logical, and made even Gu Xiaoshan, who was rather unconventional, respect him greatly. Now it felt like they were drinking with a close friend, and they took their time eating, and even ordered dessert to apany their meal. The dessert had yet to arrive, but Renzi had arrived. When Renzi pushed open the door to the private room, Gu Xiaoshan was very surprised. Renzi too felt extremely awkward about it, but he remembered his brother¡¯s teachings, ¡°to chase a guy, you have to be shameless¡±. Hence, Renzi entered, and recited the lines Yu Yuntao prepared for him. ¡°Ah, I happened toe here to eat, and someone told me that Brother Xiaoshan is here too. I came over to say hi, am I disturbing the both of you?¡± Gu Xiaoshan had yet to respond, then Renzi upheld Yu Yuntao¡¯s words, ¡°don¡¯t give him an opportunity to speak¡±, he quickly walked inside and ced his butt onto the seat next to Gu Xiaoshan, then without any shame, he asked the server to pour him some tea. By then, Gu Xiaoshan could no longer say anything about it, and could only allow the server to prepare a setting and tea for Renzi. The whole process flowed along smoothly, Gu Xiaoshan was at a loss for what to do, and so smiled and introduced the two people to each other. ¡°This is the second son of the Yu family, Yu Yunren. And this is President Shu of the Shen Tan group, Shu Jingyi.¡± Renzi stood up, and shook hands with Shu Jing Yi. After shaking hands, Shu Jingyi said, ¡°As expected, the Yu family¡¯s son is a talented-looking man. When I was in university, I¡¯ve attended a talk by the old Mister Yu, and it was deeply enlightening.¡± Renzi chuckled, ¡°Was it? My dad talks every day at home, but I didn¡¯t get any enlightenment from it. Clearly, I¡¯ll never seed.¡± ¡°You¡¯re still very young, your future is definitely unlimited.¡± ¡°Are the two of you discussing business here? Am I interrupting?¡± ¡°We¡¯re not talking about business, it¡¯s just a simple meal.¡± Mr Shu replied. However, Gu Xiaoshan remembered that he could not be soft-hearted, and so was frank. ¡°Hasn¡¯t your father told you that I¡¯m on a blind date?¡± Renzi was taken aback, but he also had been prepared for this. As such, he did not lose hisposure, and recited the words Yu Yuntao taught him. ¡°I didn¡¯t know that! What blind date? Your boyfriends changes like how a wheel turns, do you still need blind dates?¡± Hearing these words, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face turned green. Shu Jingyi instead was very calm, and smiled at Renzi. ¡°What a coincidence, it¡¯s the same for me as well. So it just happens that we were talking about when we should stop the wheel, if not, as time goes on, the body would wear out.¡± Shu Jingyi¡¯s response was not within Yu Yuntao¡¯s calctions, and was even more not within Renzi¡¯s expectations. Renzi was stunned, and only spoke after hesitating, ¡°T-then, you, you¡¯re cool.¡± Shu Jingyi replied, ¡°When a person is young, they want to try everything. This is not a bad thing, as long as they don¡¯t lose themselves in it. By trying, one can then identify what they truly want, and this is the most important thing.¡± Renzi was a little stupefied as he listened, and he nodded. Shu Jingyi then gave a hearty smile, his smile lines deepening, ¡°Hmm, now that I¡¯m older, I do like to lecture!¡± As they talked, the dessert arrived. Renzi¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°You¡¯re even eating dessert?¡± He thought that by the time he arrived, they were nearly done with their meal and conversation, and he was a little toote. However, from the current situation, he did not seem to be very sessful at crashing this party. Gu Xiaoshan and Mr Shu were still talking animatedly. During their conversation, even he was drawn into it. Chatting cheerfully together, he even got so into it that he suggested moving on to somewhere else to continue. As such, the three of them headed to a nearby KTV. Renzi even said, ¡°It¡¯s too boring to just have the three of us singing karaoke. I¡¯m familiar with this ce, I¡¯ll get some bar hosts and hostesses to join us. They¡¯re very fun, all good at singing, ying and drinking. If the party doesn¡¯t get high, I¡¯ll do a handstand!¡± And so, Renzi really went to pull these employees into the room, and started the party. Yu Yuntao was still worried that Renzi would not be able to hide his intentions, and would expose that he was there to interrupt the blind date. However, his worry was clearly unnecessary. This was due to the fact that Renzi had long forgotten his objective, and was now drinking and singing, having great fun. Even Gu Xiaoshan started wondering if he had been ttering himself with regards to Renzi. Chapter 36 Chapter 36 When Yu Yunren started drinking, there was nothing he would not do, including steep himself in a pool of wine. When he was happy, the champagne bottles could be stacked into a pyramid. Once those hosts and hostesses knew that Yu Yunren was there, they were all joyful to the point where they could thank their gods. There was even a hostess who was in a hotel room with her boyfriend, after she saw Renzi¡¯s message asking if she was around, she left her boyfriend there and flew over, replying ¡°I am! Am now in the washroom, will be there soon.¡± Luckily for her, the traffic was not too bad, and she managed to rush over within half an hour. Renzi even asked her, ¡°Which washroom did you go to? You took so long!¡± The hostess immediately punished herself with a drink, and with a few quiet pours, she emptied half the bottle, then ordered another dozen, clearly scamming to increase the alcohol bill. Renzi did not notice it, and neither Gu Xiaoshan nor Shu Jingyi would be bothered about it as well. It just happened that one of the hosts had selected Andy Lau¡¯s 1. The audienceughed, saying that the host was an antique. Renzi noticed that Shu Jingyi had not sang any songs at all, and so pointed to Mr Shu and joked. ¡°Mr Shu, this must have been selected for you.¡± Shu Jingyiughed helplessly. ¡°Seems like I¡¯m the antique around here.¡± Gu Xiaoshan repliedughingly, ¡°Mr Shu is still young, just with a little white hair.¡± Shu Jingyi waved, and did not decline anymore. He picked up the mic, with clear artiction, he started singing as though he was reciting, ¡°In my heart I rebel, I resist.... Straying outside, I refuse your supervision...¡± It looked as though a high schoolnguage teacher was awkwardly singing karaoke. It was a pity that Gu Xiaoshan had to answer a work call at that moment and went to the balcony to pick up his phone, missing out on such a unique way of singing. Everyoneughed, saying that they should have selected ¡°Eastward flows the Yangtze River, The Waves Fade¡± for Shu Jingyi as a more suitable song. A honey-tongued hostess said, ¡°But I think Mr Shu looks just like Andy Lau.¡± Shu Jingyiughed, ¡°Our smile lines do look pretty simr.¡± Renzi squinted his eyes heavily. ¡°I have smile lines too.¡± Shu Jingyi smiled and looked at him. ¡°You don¡¯t have any lines, but there seems to be a mole there.¡± Those hostesses and hosts then went leaned against Renzi, saying that they wanted to see it. ¡°We¡¯ve known Renzi for so long, and we¡¯ve never noticed it before.¡± Due to the dim lights of the KTV, the mole really could not be seen clearly. Renzi could only push them away, ¡°There¡¯s a mole at the corner of my eye, but it¡¯s very small and the colour is very faint. You won¡¯t see it unless you¡¯re paying attention to it.¡± He continued, ¡°I heard that this is a mark left by the tears of a lover in my previous life, is it unlucky? I was thinking ofsering it away.¡± Shu Jingyi reached out, his finger tip smoothing past Renzi¡¯s mole. Unconsciously, Renzi shut his eyes, and the area was shadowed by his eyshes. Shu Jingyi replied, ¡°A mole in this location isn¡¯t a mark left by tears, it¡¯s a ¡°peach blossom 2 mole¡±. It¡¯s a good sign.¡± Hearing that, Renzi smiled, and his slightly droopy eyes also lifted up. One of the hostsughed, ¡°Ah yes, President Ren¡¯s love life has always been flourishing! Seems like it¡¯s all due to this mole!¡± Renzi leaned closer to Shu Jingyi. ¡°You can even read fortunes by studying faces?¡± ¡°Most older businessmen like me would understand a little of such things.¡± ¡°My dad is very old, but he never bothered with all this.¡± Shu Jingyi¡¯s amusement deepened, ¡°Not everyone can be like your father!¡± ¡°Actually my mole is pretty much invisible to most people. It seems like you¡¯re the only one who noticed it after knowing me for such a short time. Many of my friends don¡¯t even know about it despite knowing me for ten years... Ah, right, I have another mole here that is a lot darker. I¡¯ve been thinking if I shouldser it off. Tell me if I should?¡± Gu Xiaoshan had finished his call, and took that moment to return. Seeing that Renzi was about to take off his shirt, he was rmed. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Renzi was startled. ¡°Fortune-telling!¡± Gu Xiaoshan was taken aback. ¡°What?¡± All the hosts and hostesses burst outughing. Renzi suddenly felt a little embarrassed, and asked, ¡°What was that call about?¡± Gu Xiaoshan then thought Renzi had drank too much and was going off on a crazy tangent again, so replied, ¡°I¡¯m going back to deal with some things. It¡¯s alreadyte now, you should head back home too. Don¡¯t drive after drinking, remember to get a substitute driver.¡± Shu Jingyi spoke out. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I didn¡¯t drink, so I¡¯ll send President Ren backter.¡± When Gu Xiaoshan left, Yu Yunren¡¯s spirits fell a little. However, after some heckling by the hosts and hostesses, he drank quite a lot, and in the end was inebriated. Shu Jingyi saw that Yu Yunren was about to pass out, and stopped the hosts¡¯ and hostesses¡¯ antics. He also settled the bill, and so the night ended. Yu Yuntao did not know that he was worrying over nothing, and asked Old Mister Yu, ¡°Do you think Renzi can make it?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me he can¡¯t even do such a simple thing. When he was young, I sent him to test his intelligence, he¡¯s not retarded.¡± As they were chatting, the butler knocked on the door. ¡°Second Young Master is back.¡± Old Mister Yu was about to go take a look, but Yu Yuntao asked his father not to move, and he would go by himself. When Yu Yuntao walked to the front door, he saw Renzi stumbling out of a car. The smell of alcohol was thick around him, he had clearly drank a lot, and the butler was already supporting Renzi. Seeing this, Yu Yuntao frowned. About to scold his brother, he then saw someone exiting the car. In the dark, the light was not too bright. That person seemed toe out from the shadows, and with a smile on his face, he reached out with a hand. Reflexively, Yu Yuntao shook it, and when his mind caught up, he then smiled politely. ¡°Hello, Mr Shu.¡± ¡°President Yu¡¯s brother is very lively!¡± ¡°Our family hasn¡¯t taught him well, sorry to let you see this.¡± Yu Yuntao nced around. ¡°President Gu¡¯s not here?¡± ¡°He received a work call at around 11pm, and headed back to work. I¡¯ve long heard that he¡¯s very invested in his work, seems like that¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Then my brother has disturbed the both of you.¡± Shu Jingyi¡¯s eyes narrowed with augh. ¡°Why does it feel like the entire world knows about my meeting with Mr Gu?¡± Yu Yuntao was not even a little afraid, and answered, ¡°It¡¯s probably not the entire world, just the entire vi zone. Even our father knows about it. Uncle Gu has been telling everyone that President Gu is finally going on a blind date, he¡¯s extremely happy about it.¡± After a short spate of smalltalk, they said their farewells, and Shu Jingyi headed off in his car. Just as Shu Jingyi departed, he received a call from Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan apologised to him for leaving halfway. Naturally, Shu Jingyi replied, ¡°No worries. If I was the one who received a work call, I would immediately leave too. Don¡¯t worry about whether it was polite or not.¡± ¡°Then, did that buddy of mine give you any trouble?¡± ¡°No, his decorum after drinking is pretty ok.¡± Shu Jingyi smiled. Gu Xiaoshan recalled Renzi ¡°steeping in wine¡±, and could not bring himself to agree with Shu Jingyi. Shu Jingyi then continued, ¡°I¡¯ve already sent him home safely, and even spoke to his elder brother. Don¡¯t fret about it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was definitely relieved. Renzi had drank too much. When he returned back to his room, he fell asleep, and it was quite a deep sleep. Yu Yuntao and Old Mister Yu both stood by the bed, their faces confused. Yu Yuntao told him, ¡°Let¡¯s don¡¯t worry too much. Although Renzi¡¯s head isn¡¯t much of anything, but his luck is really amazing.¡± Old Mister Yu wanted to say, your luck is very good too, it must be your mother¡¯s blessing. However, whenever he thought about the two brothers¡¯ mother, Old Mister Yu would choke up and be unable to speak. Exhaling, he returned to his own room. Old Mister Yu was famous for loving his wife, and Old Mister Gu was the same as well. However, Mrs Yu and Mrs Gu were twopletely different type of people. At the start, Mrs Gu, also known as Tang Guoguo, seemed to be more perfect that Old Mister Yu¡¯s wife. Mrs Yu was a Cindere, while Tang Guoguo was the daughter of a rich family. She was smart and charming, a delightful person. When she was in love with Mr Gu, she was like a moth attracted to a me, loving him to the point where she could immte herself for love. Gu Xiaoshan never dared to believe in such a sudden and spectacr love. Chapter 37 Chapter 37 Gu Xiaoshan never dared to believe in such a sudden and spectacr love. He returned to his office. Actually the matter was not very troublesome, and he finished settling it before dawn. Xu Yunyun asked if he wanted to return home, but he said he would just stay and sleep in thepany, then Xu Yunyun left for home herself. The view from the president¡¯s office was always fantastic. His view from the windows were high up above, but not higher than the neon lights from the city. When everything fell silent, the garish and brightly coloured lights all looked very cold and distant. In his lounge, Gu Xiaoshan took out a cigarette and sat by a small round table. On the table was a half-empty ss of liquor, and his phone. As though he was bored stiff, Gu Xiaoshan picked up his phone. The phone recognised his face, and automatically unlocked the screen. Unconsciously, Gu Xiaoshan opened the social media app, and selected his most recent chat, in it was a whole string of messages from Renzi. Renzi¡¯s words were clumsy, and did not have any order. Gu Xiaoshan rested his chin in his hand, looking at these silly messages, he could not help butugh. When heughed, the vibrations affected the burning cigarette dangling between his fingers. The ashes suddenly fell and burnt him slightly. In pain, he curled up his fingers, and became a little more sober, then ced his phone face down on the table. He looked at the clock on the wall. It was already veryte, he should take a rest. Gu Xiaoshan was a person with great self-discipline. No matter howte he slept, he would be able to wake up on time the next day, then run on the treadmill for thirty minutes, and finishing up with two sets of weight-lifting exercises. He would then shower, have his low fat nutritious breakfast, and read the news. Everything was done systemically, and the steps never changed. He had never requested the same of others. However, those who had knew him for long all knew, only self-disciplined and sharp people like him would find it easier to be in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s good graces. As for those who were morezy and indulgent, they would find it difficult to get Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s recognition. A few days ago, someone even heard Xu Yunyun joke with a new secretary, ¡°Dragging your feet along like this, without any orderliness, and you still want President Gu to like you? You think you¡¯re President Ren?¡± This morning, Gu Xiaoshan fell into a trance on the treadmill. Unconsciously, he wanted to text Renzi if he had woken up already, whether he had a headache fromst night¡¯s drinking. However, upon picking up his phone, he immediately ced it back face down. Gu Xiaoshan was sorrowful. Then, the phone vibrated by itself. Flipping over the phone, Gu Xiaoshan saw another string of messages. ¡°Good morning, Brother Xiaoshan.¡± ¡°Are you there, Brother Xiaoshan.¡± ¡°My head hurts, Brother Xiaoshan.¡± In the end, Gu Xiaoshan still could not hold himself back, and sent a reply. ¡°Then why did you wake up so early.¡± Renzi¡¯s response came near instantly. ¡°Because I heard you like people who wake up early.¡± ¡°Silly.¡± Gu Xiaoshan then put down his phone again. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s heart suddenly sped up, it must be because of his running. Feeling dizzy, Renzi got up and drank some beer. His brother happened across him, and he nearly got hit. Yu Yuntao scolded, ¡°You¡¯re still drinking!¡± ¡°This is a ¡°revival beer¡±. Drinking it with a hangover, it¡¯ll be like fighting poison with poison.¡± Yu Yuntao thought, I¡¯ve been hanging out in bars and clubs since I was fifteen years old, you think I don¡¯t know about it? Pulling at Renzi, he went to prepare some hot soup for him, and made him drink it down. Seeing his brother ring fiercely at him, Renzi hurriedly gulped the soup down, nearly scalding himself. Finally letting him go, Yu Yuntao asked, ¡°You woke up so early?¡± Renzi bashfully replied, ¡°I heard that Brother Xiaoshan prefers people who wakes up early, goes to the gym, and strive for all in their lives. He doesn¡¯t like people who sleep in.¡± Yu Yuntao stared at Renzi. ¡°What else?¡± Renzi was startled. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°What else? Do you know what other type of people he likes? It can¡¯t only be ¡®wakes up early, goes to the gym, and strive for all¡¯. If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll be his dream lover.¡± Renzi was a little depressed. ¡°I¡¯m not sure too. I thought about his exes, and summed up some past experiences...¡± ¡°Poo!¡± Yu Yuntao rejected his strategy. ¡°None of his exes worked out with him. If you¡¯re studying their examples, aren¡¯t you studying examples of failure?¡± Renzi was aggrieved. ¡°But up till now, there has been no sessful examples.¡± Yu Yuntao did not know what he could say, and could only give him some token encouragement, ¡°Ah, then you¡¯ll be the first one.¡± Renzi was really encouraged by his words, and was full of hope. ¡°Yes, he replied my texts today. I feel that I have a chance again.¡± ¡°So, your strategy now is to harass him with messages everyday, and hope that he won¡¯t cklist you but fall in love with you instead?¡± Renzi paused. ¡°Yes.¡± Yu Yuntao shook his head. ¡°This won¡¯t work.¡± Renzi thought about it. ¡°Then... Actually, at that time, how did you woo Ah Xuan?¡± Yu Yuntao halted, only replying after a moment. ¡°Uh, it was a mutual attraction, it¡¯s not clear exactly who chased after who.¡± ¡°Then, how did you chase after him?¡± Yu Yuntao thought, and felt that there was nothing to hide. ¡°I secretly followed him home, squatted below his apartment, and when he came back I followed him up to his apartment and slept with him. Then, I straight away moved in and never left.¡± Hearing that, Renzi¡¯s brows knitted tightly. ¡°This sounds like...¡± Yu Yuntao was quite proud of it. ¡°How? Isn¡¯t this method very effective?¡± Renzi pondered over it before replying, ¡°It doesn¡¯t sound very legal...¡± Hearing his little brother¡¯sment, Yu Yuntao was a little embarrassed. He waved his hand and said, ¡°There¡¯s no point for you to ponder over this, you won¡¯t be able to use this method!¡± ¡°I won¡¯t be able to use this method?¡± ¡°Can you push him down?¡± Yu Yuntao¡¯s tone was disdainful, and Renzi objected to it. ¡°Must I depend on strength? I can depend on intelligence too!¡± Yu Yuntao kept silent, and just looked at Renzi. Renzi thought about it, and still lost heart. He gave up hope on using his brother¡¯s ¡°very effective¡± but ¡°not very legal¡± method. Renzi thought about it carefully. Yu Yuntao¡¯s method was ¡°simple and crude¡±, just like how Yu Yuntao normally dealt with things. When he had just reunited with his long lost elder brother, he had thought that he was a worldly wise person just like Brother Xiaoshan. Onlyter did he discover, a parent¡¯s genes were too strong, and Yu Yuntao was a rare pioneer of fastballs. This may be the reason why Brother Xiaoshan and Yu Yuntao could never be good friends, as their characters were ipatible. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s roundabout manner would make Yu Yuntao fed up, thinking, does he have an end to this? Can¡¯t he just go straight to the point? Whereas Yu Yuntao¡¯s bluntness would make Gu Xiaoshan ufortable, thinking, has this person ever gone to school? Howe he doesn¡¯t know how the world works? As for Renzi, he could not find his own position. He was not as fearless as Yu Yuntao, but was also not as cunning as Gu Xiaoshan. Yu Yuntao was now famous for his fearlessness, and was definitely of Old Mister Yu¡¯s blood. Normally, he would still put on a fake smile and some fake politeness, but once a disagreement ured things would immediately get ugly, and caused people to be put on the spot. Of course, this was also because he was backed with the strength of the Yu family, as well as the gentler personality of Yu Yuntao¡¯s personal assistant Zhi Xuan, who was able to y the role of the mediator. The unrestrained Yu Yuntao then called Zhi Xuan from the back garden of the Yu vi, ¡°You don¡¯t want to see the old man, but I want to see you. Let¡¯s meet in the little clearing at the back of the hill, I really miss you very much.¡± Zhi Xuan, famous for his gentle personality, replied, ¡°Forget about it, you just miss my ass right?¡± Naturally, Yu Yuntao, who believed that shame did not need to be considered when chasing a man, admitted it, ¡°Yes.¡± Zhi Xuan, famous for at the president¡¯s beck and call, shot back. ¡°You¡¯re already so old, don¡¯t you know how to wank?¡± Done, he hung up. Yu Yuntao rather missed that twenty years of age, red-blooded, and always ready to be fucked Zhi Xuan1. Now he could only sigh, and when he put his phone away, he turned around to see Renzi standing behind him. Immediately, Yu Yuntao felt ashamed, thinking that although it was fine for Zhi Xuan to usually treat him like this, but to have someone catch him in this situation, it was pretty shameful. Still Yu Yuntao thought of it in another way. Renzi definitely would not have been able to hear with Zhi Xuan said, and so he calmed down. Renzi smiled, ¡°Sorry bro, I didn¡¯t disturb anything right?¡± Seeing Renzi¡¯s reaction, Yu Yuntao knew that his cover had not been blown. ¡°See, I told you. Only by being shameless, you can then get what you want.¡± Renzi nodded. ¡°Yes, yes. Bro, hurry up and go to the back of the hill.¡± Yu Yuntao did not know what to do, and so could only force himself to go to the back of the hill and feed mosquitoes for a few hours, so as to prove his own virility. When it was time for lunch, Old Mister Yu even asked, ¡°Where¡¯s your elder brother?¡± Renzi had wanted to cover up for his brother, but in front of Old Mister Yu, he was really unable to hide anything. After a few proddings, he confessed, ¡°He seemed to have arranged to meet Ah Xuan at the clearing behind the hill... Uh, maybe they¡¯re discussing work?¡± Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Old Mister Yu did not say anything, only nodding and continuing with his meal. Renzi instead was the one surprised. ¡°Dad, aren¡¯t you angry?¡± ¡°What should I be angry about?¡± ¡°That... that he didn¡¯te to greet you even though he¡¯s here?¡± Old Mister Yu nodded. ¡°It¡¯s really not quite polite of him to do so. However, they¡¯re young. To sneak around like that is more exciting, more fun. I understand.¡± Renzi¡¯s jaw really dropped this time. Old Mister Yu again started smiling slightly, ¡°You know, I was once young too. At that time, did you know...¡± Renzi hurriedly mped his hands around his ears. ¡°I don¡¯t know, I don¡¯t want to know!¡± Old Mister Yu scoffed, ¡°As if I¡¯ll even tell you about it.¡± He then continued eating. At the same time, Old Mister Gu was also discussing love and marriage with his son ¡ª it could also be said that it was Old Mister Yu¡¯s one-sided queries. ¡°How are things between you and Shu Jingyi?¡± Old Mister Gu purposely used a non-ambiguous tone and wording, preventing the atmosphere from being awkward, as well as allowing him to look as though he was not impatient about it. Gu Xiaoshan hence also replied him with a non-ambiguous tone, ¡°Our talk went very well, we should be able to be pretty good friends. Next time, if there¡¯s an opportunity, we might even be able to be business partners.¡± In the Gu family, such words were considered to be very direct, and not round-about. With the Gu family¡¯s manner of speaking, it was no wonder that Yu Yuntao did not like making contact with them. The old folks did not know why they had tried to arrange for a blind date between Yu Yuntao and Gu Xiaoshan. Fortunately it did not work out. Old Mister Gu understood the meaning of his son¡¯s words, and sighed lightly. ¡°Shu Jingyi seems like a very good child. Although he¡¯s a little older than you, but it also means he¡¯s prudent and reliable.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled faintly, ¡°Is Father implying that I¡¯m not prudent and reliable enough?¡± Old Mister Gu smiled too. ¡°Of course not.¡± Then, Old Mister Gu took a pause, but his eyes still shone as he looked at Gu Xiaoshan. He was clearly using his silence to ask for a clear answer. Gu Xiaoshan could only reply, ¡°It¡¯s like ¡°tenon and mortise¡±... we¡¯re both tenons.¡± Old Mister Gu onlyughed inprehension. Such words were already considered to be very scious within the Gu family. After that, Old Mister Gu again spoke with a smile, ¡°Then, it didn¡¯t work out with Old Mister Yu¡¯s elder son, was it because he¡¯s also a ¡°tenon¡±?¡± ¡°That¡¯s also part of it. However, that¡¯s just secondary. I never got along with him.¡± ¡°Then shouldn¡¯t it be fine? I see that you and Shu Jingyi should be able to get along with each other.¡± Gu Xiaoshan had no choice but to answer. ¡°Getting along with each other is useless ¡ª when two swords meet, one would break! Why seek this trouble?¡± In the Gu family, these words were already considered to be very graphic. Old Mister Gu still wanted to ask, you think you¡¯re in the ? However, just as he opened his mouth, images appeared in his mind, and he could not help but shake his head. ¡°Oh, then forget about it. I¡¯ll see if I can find a ¡°mortise¡± for you instead.¡± However, if he found someone who was well-matched in both family background and capability with Gu Xiaoshan, they were most likely ¡°tenons¡±. Old Mister Gu only knew that he himself had not acted with caution, and had neglected to consider such an important problem. Gu Xiaoshan saw that Old Mister Gu was troubled, and so said, ¡°Actually, there¡¯s no rush for this. We¡¯ll just leave it to fate.¡± Old Mister Gu felt, are you fucking ying with me? But he replied courteously, ¡°How could we do that? It¡¯s rare that you actually thought about settling down, as a father I have to go all out.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was also too embarrassed to tell his father that his out of the blue agreement to a blind date was not because he wanted to settle down, but to tell Yu Yunren that ¡°I rather have a blind date with a stranger than to date you¡±. The blind date was only a pretext, used to shield himself from Yu Yunren¡¯s affections. As for Renzi¡¯s affections, could they be shielded from so easily? Later in the day, Renzi gave Gu Xiaoshan a call. At first, Renzi had only sent texts. It was Yu Yuntao¡¯s suggestion to give him a call. He said, ¡°You keep sending texts, but the person can choose not to reply them. However, if you call him, and call him several times, the other person would have to finally answer. After all, you¡¯re Yu Yunren.¡± ¡°To keep calling like that, isn¡¯t it very annoying?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a rest day today. Anyway, you had just barged into his blind date yesterday, so you have something to discuss. It can be considered a good reason.¡± Renzi called, and Gu Xiaoshan picked up very quickly. This made Renzi feel a little overwhelmed. In the past, he was always used to Gu Xiaoshan answering his call very quickly. However, recently he had been gradually losing this preferential treatment. So, calling through so quickly this time, unexpectedly he realised that ¡°Gu Xiaoshan would answer his call immediately¡± had be a gift. He suddenly recalled how hopeless He Jun felt in the past when he could not get in contact with Gu Xiaoshan for a few days. He wondered, would he one day also fall to that position? That position where he would not be able to get in contact with Gu Xiaoshan? Gu Xiaoshan picked up his phone, and did not know that Renzi was in a daze. Not hearing a word from the other person for a few seconds, he started, ¡°What happened?¡± Renzi then regained his wits. ¡°Brother Xiaoshan?¡± Gu Xiaoshan nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°My dad just told me, thatst night was your... blind date. Did I disturb youst night?¡± Renzi was a little stiff when he spoke, and the reason was that his words were all typed out on theputer by Yu Yuntao, and he just read along. Gu Xiaoshan did not know about this. Although he felt that Renzi was a little strange, but he was not bothered, as recently Renzi had always been strange, probably because of his affections. ¡°You also know that you disturbed me?¡± ¡°We¡¯re so familiar with each other already. I think that you also won¡¯t mind it too much?¡± ¡°Of course not. Also, Mr Shu is very easy-going, he won¡¯t be bothered about such little things. He still thought that our meetingst night was very pleasant.¡± Hearing that, Renzi was pretty dejected. However, he looked up to see Yu Yuntao¡¯sputer screen, and brightened up. ¡°Ah, then was your blind date sessful? You¡¯re still calling him Mr Shu?¡± Gu Xiaoshan could not help but be startled, thinking, howe Renzi is suddenly so insightful? ¡°No matter what, we¡¯ve only met once. Who knows what will happen in the future?¡± Renzi got discouraged again, but as he read the words appearing on the screen, he again cheered up. ¡°Oh, is it? But he told my brother that the two of you are more suited as friends.¡± Renzi was delighted as he read this line, but actually, this was something Yu Yuntao had came up with. Shu Jingyi had never said anything like this, but this was only the truth, and Gu Xiaoshan was a little unable to hold his own against this. Instead, heughed, ¡°He¡¯s so close to your brother? They even can talk about things like this?¡± ¡°Not really. My brother says that he took a guess. After all, if a person can run off to work halfway through a blind date, it sounds like he just wants to dump the person. Nobody would be happy about it. Luckily I was there to liven up the atmosphere. I think, Brother Xiaoshan, in the future you should bring me along on your blind dates. With me to set the mood for you, it¡¯s like bringing along a cupid. It¡¯ll be 100% urate, and will work every time.¡± Gu Xiaoshan continuedughing, ¡°ording to you, if you¡¯re so urate, why did my blind date not work out this time?¡± Renzi replied smartly, ¡°It didn¡¯t work out? Didn¡¯t you just say that it was sessful?!¡± Gu Xiaoshan was speechless. He suspected that he had met a fake Yu Yunren. Renzi continued, ¡°So, in the end, I still disrupted you guys? I¡¯m really sorry about that.¡± Gu Xiaoshan could only say, ¡°No, no. The me doesn¡¯t lie with anyone.¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll treat you to dinner tonight. You¡¯re not allowed to reject me.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°I¡¯m not free.¡± ¡°Then when are you free?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell you when I¡¯m free.¡± ¡°Bullshit! I¡¯m treating you to a meal but you¡¯re not willing. Then I¡¯ll just bring a bowl of rice to your ce and treat you to that. I¡¯m only afraid that you won¡¯t give me this favour.¡± Gu Xiaoshan had no choice. ¡°Fine, tomorrow night, does that work?¡± Renzi then finally let him off. Gu Xiaoshan hung up his phone, wondering why did Renzi sound like his irritating elder brother. Could it be that he had lived with Yu Yuntao for too long, and so developed some irritating characteristics as well? Chapter 39 Chapter 39 When Renzi hung up the phone, he had a disbelieving look on his face. ¡°I scolded Brother Xiaoshan ¡°bullshit¡±, but he still agreed to eat with me?¡± Yu Yuntao patted Renzi¡¯s shoulder. ¡°A man has to be firm!¡± Renzi looked up at Yu Yuntao, ¡°Do you normally scold Brother Xiaoshan like this as well?¡± Scold? We even fought before! However, Yu Yuntao felt that it was not right to mention it, and so said, ¡°Depends on the situation.¡± If the situation isn¡¯t too bad, I¡¯ll scold. If it¡¯s serious, I¡¯ll hit him! Renzi chose a restaurant with a pretty good atmosphere ¡ª and it was also a restaurant that he had often chose to bring the girls he was chasing to. The restaurant manager was very familiar with him, and so despite ast minute reservation, he could still get a nice table. The manager even teased him, ¡°Which pretty girl are you dating this time?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a pretty girl, it¡¯s President Gu.¡± The manager then smiled, ¡°Alright, then I hope you¡¯ll enjoy your meal.¡± As Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan had been buddies for so long, when Renzi frankly said, ¡°I¡¯ll be on a date with President Gu, create a more romantic setting¡±, the manager treated it as though Renzi was making a joke. Although he thought it was a joke, but to prevent any trouble, the manager decorated the private room more romantically just like before, with the standard champagne, candles and roses in a vase. When Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan sat in there, it really did feel quite awkward. Although he liked Gu Xiaoshan, Renzi had to admit that two men sitting in such a room was rather strange. Renzi then thought, it must be because he still thought of things like a straight man, and had not switched over yet. Gu Xiaoshan spoke, ¡°I heard it¡¯s hard to get a table here, but you¡¯re actually able to do so.¡± Renziughed, ¡°I¡¯m a VVVVVIP!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°Oh? You oftene here with your female partners?¡± Renzi seized up immediately, regretful that he had stepped into this trap himself. Gu Xiaoshan also regretted that he would actually say something that sounded as though he was jealous. He clearly was not jealous! Gu Xiaoshan sipped at the wine, then felt that this wine was bad, a little acidic1. While cutting his steak, Renzi asked, ¡°I usually treat people to meals at these restaurants. What about you? Where you would bring those boys on a date?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you see it before? Most of the time I¡¯ll go to Restaurant X.¡± ¡°The one in your office building?¡± ¡°Yes, the one on the ground floor. It¡¯s easy for me to go there after work, and it¡¯s also my own restaurant. That way, I save both effort and money.¡± Gu Xiaoshan spoke with an indifferent tone, then took a bite of the steak, speaking slowly, ¡°I¡¯m a very horrible lover.¡± Renzi chewed on his steak, feeling that it tasted dull. After a moment, he asked again, ¡°Even if that¡¯s the case, they still like you very much.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed contemptuously, ¡°They don¡¯t like me. If I¡¯m not Gu Xiaoshan, would they still be willing to swallow this grievance down?¡± Renzi looked caught betweenprehension and iprehension. ¡°But you¡¯re Gu Xiaoshan.¡± This sounded a little profound, and Gu Xiaoshan did not know how to answer. Tilting his head, Renzi thought for a moment, and smiled, ¡°Also, how could this be considered a grievance? How did you wrong them? To be able to be with you, even if they did not get anything, and had to spend money instead, I¡¯m sure everyone would still be willing!¡± Gu Xiaoshan was brought to amusement by him. This could be the first carefree smile Gu Xiaoshan had given Renzi ever since they jumped into the sea. As though being showered by a spring rain, Renzi felt a gentle warmth taking over him. He thought, he really loved Gu Xiaoshan to death, and he was really willing to spend and lose his money if it was for Gu Xiaoshan. At this moment, he even wished that Gu Xiaoshan would be a bankrupt, then Gu Xiaoshan could be his sugar baby! Gu Xiaoshan replied, ¡°Don¡¯t say such silly things.¡± Renzi objected, ¡°This is not silly, I mean it sincerely.¡± ¡°Your sincere words can make people misunderstand.¡± Renzi blushed, ¡°What would they misunderstand?¡± Gu Xiaoshan then listed them out one by one for Renzi. ¡°You once told Xiaowu that you would love her for ten thousand years. Count it yourself, how many more years do you owe her? You said you wanted to marry He Rucui, then promised Tiffany that you¡¯ll register your marriage with her in Vegas. How many bodies do you have that you can be so many people¡¯s husband?¡± Renzi choked, there was clearly no right answer to this. He then stammered, ¡°W-who is Tiffany?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, as though mocking him. ¡°Really? Luckily I stopped you then, and did not let you do something you would have regretted for life. You¡¯re no longer young, shouldn¡¯t it be time to grow up? Stop doing things that you would regret.¡± Renzi stood up fiercely. ¡°But, but it was clearly you who said it... You said that I¡¯m still young, you said that my ¡°error-tolerant rate¡± is high, you said...¡± As Renzi spoke, his voice started trembling, as he was getting emotional. He also did not know what was going on with him, where did these sudden emotionse from? It must be because he was furious, he was indignant, that his feelings were so looked down upon! However, on the other hand, he had to admit, his previous actions were really irresponsible. Now, he had to face the consequences of his irresponsible actions. He was just... sad. Tears could be seen welling up in Renzi¡¯s round eyes, and he gritted his teeth, trying to hold them back. Gu Xiaoshan could not bear to look at him like this, and so forgot all the ¡°I should freeze him out¡±, ¡°I have to be cold to him, to make him give up¡± and other simr thoughts that he had. He coaxed him, ¡°Of course, you¡¯re still young. Even if you reach the age of eighty, you should still be like a child. It¡¯ll be good that way, I like it that way.¡± When Gu Xiaoshan finished speaking, he felt an indescribable ease within him. It felt like he was not trying to coax him, but instead spoke the truth that was hidden deep within him. Hearing Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s words of affection, Renzi recovered. ¡°That won¡¯t work too. I really shouldn¡¯t continue on this way. Brother Xiaoshan, you¡¯re right.¡± This meal ended on an unhappy note. Gu Xiaoshan brought Renzi out of the restaurant, saying that he had drank, was in no state to drive, and had called for a substitute driver already, and they would make their own way back home. Renzi then said, ¡°We¡¯re going the same way, just ask for one substitute driver would be fine.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m going back to the office.¡± Renzi was rmed. ¡°Why are you staying at the office everyday? Won¡¯t you work yourself to death like this?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°Who would work themselves to death? I¡¯m not a normal employee, if I want to lie down in the office, I can just lie down. If I want to drink tea, I¡¯ll just drink tea. If I want to work out, I¡¯ll just work out. Howfortable.¡± Renzi then nodded. ¡°As long as you¡¯refortable.¡± Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi called for a substitute driver individually, and reached their destinations in a car each. Night fell, and the sky was filled with stars. Gu Xiaoshan looked at the scenery outside his window, and unexpectedly sighed. He thought he had a heart of stone, but did not expect that towards Renzi, he had no resistance. This was something that had never happened before. He thought, after all, Renzi was a person who had apanied him since they were children, and was like his younger brother. Of course it would be different. He should still continue freezing him out, and treat him coldly, just with a different method. Within two days, Gu Xiaoshan had assigned himself work that would take him overseas, using both time and the ocean to increase the distance between him and Renzi. Chapter 40 Chapter 40 By the time Renzi knew that Gu Xiaoshan had ran away, Gu Xiaoshan had been in Country C for two days already. This made Renzi very surprised and disappointed. He had nned on finding an excuse to invite Gu Xiaoshan out again, but did not expect that Gu Xiaoshan had already left on a business trip. However, he was not sensitive enough to realise that Gu Xiaoshan was hiding from him. Gu Xiaoshan now was actually scared of Renzi, only thinking, since I can¡¯t deal with him, I can still hide from him, right? The most tragic part of this whole matter was that Renzi had to hear this news from Yu Yuntao. At the breakfast table, Renzi said, ¡°I¡¯ll like to ask him out in a couple of days, what do you think about it?¡± Yu Yuntao scolded him, ¡°Useless fellow, you¡¯re even going all the way to Country C just to date him? Do you have to run after him like this?¡± Renzi was stunned. ¡°Country C? What Country C?¡± Yu Yuntao was also very surprised. Atst, he asked, ¡°Huh? You don¡¯t know about it? He had already reached Country C yesterday. I think he¡¯s attending some bullshit international meeting. We¡¯re also part of this stupid global alliance, every year they¡¯lle up with some garish event to cheat the members of their money. They think I¡¯m a fool? As if I¡¯ll bother with this bunch of retards. If they can, they should try kicking me out of the alliance.¡± Yu Yuntao¡¯s looks were exquisite, and his style was considered to be cold and aloof. However, after getting to know him, people would learn that he was a very boorish person, and the way he spoke was very vulgar. Renzi did not know how Yu Yuntao was able to co-exist with the refined gay Zhi Xuan. However, now he also did not have to mood to be concerned about this, and said very aggrievedly, ¡°He left without a word? Obviously he really don¡¯t care about me.¡± Yu Yuntao thought about it. ¡°Maybe not? For all you know, it might be the exact opposite.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°His actions are out of the ordinary. It might be because he¡¯s bothered by you!¡± Hearing that, Renzi was pleased. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just talking rubbish. However... however I know about that meeting, it¡¯s extremely boring. Normally, he would definitely not attend it. Just like how he normally wouldn¡¯t go on a blind date! In my opinion, whether it¡¯s this stupid meeting, or that boring blind date, he did it all because of you.¡± However, Renzi was unable to be happy about it. ¡°It¡¯s because he wants to rid himself of me, that¡¯s why he did it...¡± Yu Yuntao nodded. ¡°Yeah, I think you¡¯re right.¡± Renzi again descended into a hopeless abyss. Despondently, he walked to the garden, but saw Ha-cube chasing its own tail there. Renzi had nothing better to do, so sat there watching Ha-cube. Under the sun, Ha-cube¡¯s fur was very shiny. Chasing its tail it had circled the garden three times, and its eyes were still bright. Seeing that pair of eyes, Renzi was suddenly imbued with energy. ¡°Even a dog will try its hardest to chase something. As a human being, how can I give up so easily!¡± Due to getting inspired by it, Renzi gave Ha-cube a bear hug. Ha-cube was first caught off-guard, but after a pause, it cheerfully licked his owner¡¯s face. Renzi felt a soft dampness on his face, and pulled back without thinking. ¡°I¡¯ve said it so many times already, howe you never learn? As part of our family, you¡¯re so unconcerned about hygiene, you can¡¯t lick me after you lick your poop!¡± Renzi ran back into the house to look for Yu Yuntao, asking him jubntly, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that we¡¯re also a member of that bullshit alliance? Then, shouldn¡¯t we attend that bullshit meeting as well?¡± ¡°You want to attend a bullshit meeting? Are you an idiot?¡± Renzi retorted, ¡°You joined a bullshit alliance, aren¡¯t you an idiot too?¡± Yu Yuntao was not used to such a glib-tongued Renzi. ¡°W-what do you want to do there! Amodations and airfare will be a waste of money!¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll just pay for it myself, alright?¡± Yu Yuntao smiled, ¡°I understand now. You want to go see Gu Xiaoshan, am I right?¡± Renzi was honest, nodding his head vigorously. Yu Yuntao then said, ¡°If you attend the meeting, you¡¯ll need to make a speech. Can youe up with a speech?¡± Without thinking, Renzi replied, ¡°Can¡¯t I just let Ah Xuan write it?¡± Yu Yuntao immediately refused. ¡°Ah Xuan is under me, don¡¯t think about using him.¡± Renzi remembered that as a vice-president, he still had an assistant. ¡°Then I¡¯ll let my own assistant write it, ok?¡± Yu Yuntao sneered. ¡°Your assistant has been transferred to another department already.¡± Renzi was astounded. ¡°My assistant has been transferred, and I didn¡¯t know about it?¡± Yu Yuntaoughed mockingly. ¡°Yes, you actually don¡¯t know about it!¡± Renzi had really ¡°gained without putting any effort¡±, and so could not rebut. He could only grumble, ¡°You should at least have let me know about it.¡± ¡°You also don¡¯t let me know when you¡¯re not going to work. You only work one day out of the entire month, but you have an assistant who draws a sry of 8000yuan, do you think our Yu family¡¯s money drop from the sky?¡± Renzi thought, 8000yuan could still be considered money? But he did not dare to argue. Renzi finally realised that Yu Yuntao and Gu Xiaoshan were both overbearing and stingy presidents. In this industry, they had no choice but to participate in such ridiculous global alliances, but if there was no need to attend the activities, they would not attend them, rather than waste the money doing so. This time when Gu Xiaoshan attended the meeting, his heart ached at spending this money, and so, decided to also go to O City in Country C to supervise the Gu empire¡¯s on-going new project. He even nned on negotiating with the local government, and see if he could get some subsidies, so as to increase the value of going on this trip. And because of this, when Renzi reached the airport in the capital of Country C, he was informed by Yu Yuntao that Gu Xiaoshan had already went to O City. Renzi was frustrated to the point where he wanted to howl right there and then, but when he saw the noise prohibiting sign, as a person who had strived to be obedient since young, he shut his mouth silently. Renzi temporarily had no other ideas, and first checked in to the hotel that he had booked, and would decide again after one night. Lying in his hotel room, Renzi called Gu Xiaoshan, but was told that he was not within a service area. Renzi was furious, forget about not answering my call, he¡¯s even blocking me? He did not believe that Gu Xiaoshan was able to leave a service area, he must have cklisted him. cklisted by Brother Xiaoshan? How upsetting! Renzi was so angry that his face was red, and quickly gave Xu Yunyun a call, only to discover that Xu Yunyun was also not within a service area. This time, Renzi¡¯s anger turned into panic. Could it be that both of them fell into some pit in some rural mountainous area? He suppressed his urge to make a police report, and called his brother first, anxiously describing the situation to him. Yu Yuntao was very calm instead, ¡°Oh, is it? Didn¡¯t they go to O City to supervise the work going on there? They might be in the mountains.¡± Renzi finally rxed. ¡°Then, then how should I get in contact with him?¡± Yu Yuntao helplessly pinched the bridge of his nose. ¡°You can¡¯t barge around aimlessly. Without a word, you chased after him all the way to Country C, and even want to go into the mountains to meet him. How is this different from a pervert, a stalker?¡± Renzi had no other alternatives as well. ¡°I also don¡¯t want to do this. Then, what should I do? I¡¯m here already, should I not go look for him? Then, that¡¯s even more perverted!¡± Yu Yuntao was exasperated. ¡°You fool! Look for a reason, then pretend to chance upon him, don¡¯t you know how to do that?¡± Recently, Renzi had been thinking about how to chase a man, and his knowledge in such matters had also increased a little. So, he rebutted rationally, ¡°Chancing upon him in a mountain that doesn¡¯t even have a signal?¡± This child has improved, he even knows how to argue back now. Yu Yuntao replied unhappily, ¡°Since you¡¯re so smart, you cane up with your own ideas.¡± Renzi¡¯s arrogance immediately receded, and he said, smiling, ¡°Bro, I¡¯m only just saying that, of course you¡¯re right.¡± Feeling that he had gained back his dignity as an older brother, Yu Yuntao replied, ¡°Of course. Listen to me, this Gu Xiaoshan can¡¯t always stay up in the mountains. He¡¯ll need to go somewhere else for negotiations, there¡¯s always a chance somewhere. The most important thing you have to do now is to find a reasonable excuse to go to City O. I will continue monitoring Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s movement, and tell you what to do next.¡± Renzi was extremely grateful. When Yu Yuntao hung up his phone, he again felt that he was really crazy. He was actually helping his younger brother woo a man, and that man was even that distasteful Gu Xiaoshan. Renzi now had to think of an excuse to go to City O, and so began searching online for information on City O. He at first wanted to see if City O had any famous tourist attractions, and could use them as an excuse to say that he was there for sight-seeing. However, after searching, he discovered that City O was a godforsaken ce, no wonder just by going up the mountains, they would not receive any signal. Momentarily, Renzi was now in a simr state that he had been during his college entrance examinations, biting a pen til it broke while trying to think of an answer, and scratching his head bald. The amenities in this hotel in the capital were excellent, the streets outside bustling, making it hard for people to imagine that this city and City O both were located in the same country. Sitting in the cafe of the hotel, Renzi looked at a web page introducing City O on his tablet, and sighed. ¡°Is this President Ren?¡± A slightly husky voice sounded behind him. Renzi was surprised, and turned his head back. The person looking at him at a worldly look in his smiling eyes, and such a unique person, amongst all that Renzi knew, was probably only that man with a little white hair. Taken aback, Renzi had never expect that he would end up meeting Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s blind date in another country. Renzi instantly stood up and smiled self-consciously, ¡°Ah, what a coincidence, Mr Shu.¡± Shu Jingyi smiled at Renzi, ¡°It¡¯s really a coincidence. I nearly didn¡¯t dare to call out to you.¡± Chapter 41 Chapter 41 With a smile, Renzi invited Shu Jingyi to take a seat. ¡°Is Mr Shu also here to attend the bull...¡± He wanted to say ¡°bullshit meeting¡±, but realised that there would not be a meeting that would be named ¡°bullshit¡± ¡ª this was awkward, to havee all this way, he still did not know what the name of this meeting was. He could not help but judged his own brother critically. How could he speak in such an uncivilised manner, he was even a president! Shu Jingyi smiled, it seemed like he was waiting for Renzi to finish his sentence. When he realised that Renzi was stuck, he then continued amicably, ¡°Attending? I¡¯m here on a holiday.¡± Renzi paused. ¡°Oh, a holiday, it¡¯s nice to be on a holiday.¡± Shu Jingyi saw the page on Renzi¡¯s tablet, and said in surprise, ¡°You¡¯re also going to City O?¡± Renzi keenly caught the word ¡°also¡±, and hurriedly nodded. He asked, ¡°Mr Shu is going to City O for a holiday?¡± Shu Jingyi gave a nod, ¡°It¡¯s rare that Country C has such an umercialized ce with great scenery, it¡¯s perfect for a holiday.¡± ¡°Oh, it¡¯s like this... I, I have the same thoughts as well.¡± Renzi secretly thanked Shu Jingyi for giving him a suitable excuse to go to City O. Shu Jingyi seemed to be even more interested. ¡°You¡¯re also going to City O on a holiday?¡± Renzi bit the bullet and parroted, ¡°Yes... Right, I also feel that the scenery¡¯s great, and there¡¯s littlemercialization. It¡¯s a pretty nice ce, so I want to take a look.¡± ¡°Have you thought of where to go?¡± Renzi shook his head nkly, ¡°No, not yet. I¡¯m searching right now.¡± Shu Jingyi¡¯s eyes curved up, he seemed to be in a good mood. ¡°I¡¯m very familiar with the city. If you don¡¯t mind, I¡¯ll be your guide, how about that?¡± Renzi thought about it, he did not know when Gu Xiaoshan will leave the mountain, and there would be nothing for him to do, might as well go and have fun with Mr Shu. He then agreed happily. Shu Jingyi was not lying when he said he was familiar with City O. Pointing at the map, he said, ¡°I have properties here, here and here. Where would you like to stay?¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°You bought 3 houses in such a god¡ª in such a remote ce?¡± ¡°Yes, I at first only wanted to buy one, but the agent said that if I buy 2, I¡¯ll get one free, and I couldn¡¯t resist.¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes widened even more. ¡°Even houses can have such promotions?¡± ¡°Of course not,¡± Shu Jingyiughed. ¡°I was lying to you.¡± His pronunciation was still enunciated, sounding like a broadcaster, ¡°You actually believed me.¡± Renzi was stunned, only then did he realise that this Shu Jingyi looked old-fashioned, but was actually not a serious person. Renzi thought for a moment, and spoke, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you were also lying to me about your three properties.¡± Shu Jingyi smiled instead, ¡°You¡¯ll know once you get there.¡± Renzi did not doubt him. Shu Jingyi scrolled through his phone, and watched Renzi as he asked, ¡°When do you n on going there?¡± ¡°I¡¯mpletely free, it¡¯s up to you. When you decide to leave, then I¡¯ll leave with you.¡± Shu Jingyi nodded and smiled, ¡°This is great, I¡¯m also free, and can leave anytime too.¡± He then asked again, ¡°Do you n on taking the train or ne?¡± Renzi hesitated, then said, ¡°Don¡¯t make me choose. You¡¯ll decide, I¡¯ll go along with you.¡± Renzi was really used to others arranging everything for him. He was not very bothered by all these. Shu Jingyi could not help saying, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid I¡¯ll sell you off?¡± Renziughed, ¡°Try selling! No one would buy!¡± Shu Jingyi joked, ¡°As long as the price is right, everything can be sold.¡± Hearing this, Renzi felt that it made sense, and so asked, ¡°So how much am I worth?¡± Shu Jingyi then said, ¡°I¡¯ll have to see.¡± He leaned in to Renzi and scrutinised him. He was so close that the astringency of his cologne rushed up Renzi¡¯s nose. Renzi said, ¡°I think I¡¯m always worth it.¡± Shu Jingyi smiled, and quickly retreated. He tapped on his phone, ¡°Then if you don¡¯t mind, let¡¯s book tickets on the train.¡± Renzi nodded hesitantly. Renzi rarely took trains on a trip. Usually, if he could choose, he would fly first ss. Of course, he would asionally take train journeys as well. When he was about to head to the first ss cabin out of habit, Shu Jingyi stopped him. ¡°We¡¯re in the standard cabin.¡± Renzi was a little surprised, as though it was the first time he had heard the two words ¡°standard cabin¡±. Shu Jingyi tugged lightly at his sleeve, and headed in the opposite direction. Renzi too followed, and under the dim light of the corridor, he saw Shu Jingyi¡¯s head turn around, his smile lines deepening, ¡°Oh, are you dissatisfied?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not because of this. I¡¯ve just never tried it before.¡± ¡°I did guess that¡¯s the case.¡± Renzi asked curiously, ¡°Why would you think so?¡± Shu Jingyi stopped, and observed him in amusement, then slowly said, ¡°You look like you¡¯ve been pampered from young.¡± These words sounded mocking, but from Shu Jingyi, they were very gentle, and sounded more like teasing. However, Renzi was not sure how could a person look pampered. This was a modern train, and the amenities were pretty decent. Shu Jingyi had naturally took Renzi¡¯s ¡°pampered-ness¡± in consideration, and did not book the cheapest standard cabin, but the first-ss standard cabin, just one grade lower than the first ss cabin. The first ss cabin had a bed to a room, while the first-ss standard cabin had two beds to a room. As it was in a train, even though it was a first ss room, it was still cramp, and the two beds were separated with the distance of a window. Renzi was also very uncertain about where to store their luggages. Before he could find out, Shu Jingyi had quickly opened the storage cab, deftly putting Renzi¡¯s luggage in it, and closed the cab door. Renzi thanked him, then realised that apany¡¯s president was performing the job of an assistant for him, and was very ashamed. Renzi thought about it, then realised a problem. ¡°This train ticket, and the bill for the KTV, have all been settled by you!¡± Shu Jingyiughed, ¡°It¡¯s just a small sum of money, there¡¯s no need to mention it.¡± Renzi was also one who never treated money as being important. However, he knew that all these presidents, one was stingier than the other, and they were all very calctive over it. Only he, an unproductive person, could spend money wantonly. He was after all not familiar with Shu Jingyi, and it did not feel right to spend his money, so he said, ¡°A small sum of money is still money, it¡¯s best that we calcte it properly. Don¡¯t you businessmen always say, ¡®as brothers, we¡¯ll need to keep careful ounts¡¯, and what having to return after borrowing.¡± Shu Jingyiughed, ¡°Of course, but it¡¯s not urgent now, there¡¯ll be a time for you to pay it back.¡± When he said this, the train happened to go through a tunnel. There was no source of light from outside, only the little dim light from themp above them. Shu Jingyi¡¯s eyes had a sort of wolfish look to them. Renzi shuddered, but the train had passed the tunnel, and sunlight streamed into their cabin again. The bright light fell upon Shu Jingyi¡¯s smiling face, and it looked wonderfully pleasant. Renzi calmed his nerves, and asked, a little worried, ¡°Ah, there¡¯ll be a time for me to pay it back? Are you nning on charging me a very high interest rate?¡± Shu Jingyi still remained smiling, ¡°No, I won¡¯t. Also, what¡¯s the point of money? Are we people that are in need of such a small sum?¡± Renzi was curious. ¡°Then, what do you want instead?¡± ¡°I have a vineyard there. You should go pluck the grapes yourself, make them into wine, and during the next lunar new year, you¡¯ll give it to me as payment for the original sum.¡± Renzi paused, ¡°Just like that?¡± ¡°There¡¯s still more.¡± ¡°What else?¡± ¡°I have a small hunting ground there too. Go hunt a rabbit and roast it for me. This will be considered interest.¡± Renzi appeared reluctant. ¡°A rabbit?¡± Shu Jingyi thought that Renzi would think, ¡°Rabbits are so cute, how can we kill rabbits?¡± So he asked, ¡°If not rabbits, what about a pheasant?¡± Renzi replied, ¡°That¡¯s even worse. A rabbit already runs so quickly, a pheasant can even fly. How am I supposed to catch them?¡± Shu Jingyi burst outughing, ¡°So you¡¯re afraid of this! This is nothing to be troubled over. I have some really good hunting guns.¡± Renzi was essentially a big child, when he heard the words ¡°hunting guns¡±, his eyes shone, ¡°Real hunting guns?¡± ¡°Of course they¡¯re real. If that seller dared to sell me a fake one, I¡¯ll take the gun and aim it at his head then pull the trigger. We¡¯ll let him suffer the torment of being under a fake gun.¡± When Shu Jingyi said this, it was still with his perfect enunciation and broadcaster-like voice, but Renzi could not help shivering. Shu Jingyi saw that this silly was really a little scared, and so said gently, ¡°I¡¯m just joking.¡± Renziy on his side on the bed, facing Shu Jingyi. Shu Jingyi alsoy on his side, facing him. The sun had already set, and the moon rose. Lying on his side, Renzi could still chatter on with Shu Jingyi, but soon felt sleepy. Speaking halfway, he actually closed his eyes and went to sleep. Shu Jingyi also had his eyes half-closed, waiting for Renzi to finish his words. After hearing silence, he then opened his eyes, and with the dim light he looked at Renzi¡¯s sleeping face, it was just like a big child. Chapter 42 Chapter 42 In the morning, Renzi was woken up by the sun. He rolled out of bed, hearing someone in the bathroom, and so did not interrupt. His phone started ringing. Renzi saw that it was Yu Yuntao calling him, and quickly answered. Lowering his voice, he asked, ¡°What happened? You have news from Brother Xiaoshan?¡± Yu Yuntao heard Renzi¡¯s lowered voice, and was suspicious. ¡°Are you stealing something?¡± Renzi exined, ¡°No, Mr Shu is brushing his teeth. I¡¯m afraid that he¡¯ll hear me.¡± ¡°Hmm???!!!¡± Yu Yuntao was confused. ¡°Huh???!!!¡± Yu Yuntao then shook his head. He believed he had heard wrongly, or understood it wrongly. He tried to verify what he heard, ¡°What Shu? Who are you brushing your teeth with?¡± Renzi answered honestly, ¡°I¡¯m not brushing my teeth. Shu Jingyi woke up earlier than me, he¡¯s the one brushing his teeth.¡± ¡°Hmm???!!!¡± Yu Yuntao was confused. ¡°Huh???!!!¡± Renzi did not seem to find it inappropriate. Yu Yuntao however was reminded of He Jun, and said, ¡°Bro, tell me the truth. Do you have some weird hobbies or something?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that you like Gu Xiaoshan, you just like making Gu Xiaoshan a cuckold right?¡± ¡°Hmm???!!!¡± Renzi was confused. ¡°Huh???!!!¡± Yu Yuntao felt that to criticise him like this was not very nice of him. After all, they were family, and he also disliked Gu Xiaoshan, and so cated Renzi, ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll still stand on your side, and will provide you with help and support.¡± Renzi was still in a state of confusion, but hearing such warm words from Yu Yuntao, he could only reply. ¡°Thank you?¡± ¡°No need for thanks, we¡¯re a family. Are you going to O City?¡± ¡°Yes. I happened to bump into Mr Shu at the hotel. He has a ce in O City and is very familiar with the city, so he said he¡¯ll be my guide. Now we¡¯re on a train heading there.¡± Yu Yuntao finally understood what was going on. This kid is always scaring people with his ambiguous words. However, he again felt a little doubtful, ¡°You¡¯ll be staying in the same house?¡± ¡°Yes, this way, there¡¯ll be someone to look after me.¡± Yu Yuntao nodded. ¡°You do need someone to look after you.¡± Yu Yuntao then gave him some information, telling him that Gu Xiaoshan was still in the mountains, but he had already found out which mountain it was, and then sent the location to Renzi. Renzi took out the map that Shu Jingyi had marked out for him, and noticed that Shu Jingyi had a property that was in the mountain Gu Xiaoshan was at. He was delighted, and almost instantly decided that he would stay there. Shu Jingyi stepped out of the bathroom. He was not dressed in his usual suits, but unexpectedly was dressed in jeans with somewhat faded suspenders, a pair of shiny, ck, high cut boots, and a white shirt. The top few buttons of his shirt remained unbutton, as though he was afraid of feeling warm, revealing looming pecs. Clearly, sexiness was not solely in the hands of females. When a man revealed his figure like this, it was also very attractive. Shu Jingyi smiled at him. ¡°When we get off the train, we¡¯ll go hunting, how about that?¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes brightened upon hearing that. ¡°Sure! Sure!¡± Renzi saw Shu Jingyi¡¯s cowboy-style outfit, looking up at him just like a child, and cheerfully told him, ¡°I want to wear this too!¡± Shu JingYi was taller than Renzi by a head, he leaned his head in slightly, and his eyes swept past Renzi¡¯s light mole, looking into Renzi¡¯s bright and ck eyes. Heughed, ¡°I do still have another set, but it won¡¯t fit you well.¡± Renzi had forgotten about looking for Gu Xiaoshan, and this novelty hadpletely overtaken his mind. His interests had always been very boyish. Since he was a child, he liked cars and toy guns. Now that he grew up, the sports cars in his house was more than what his garage could hold. However, because of thews, he had never touched a gun before. Each time he travelled overseas, he was also under the eyes of his family or an assistant, and had never tried hunting overseas before. Thinking about it, he felt that it was such a pity. The two of them got off the train, and a car was there ready to pick them up. It had most likely been arranged by Shu Jingyi beforehand. The car drove them to the hunting grounds, and there was also a guide from the hunting club waiting for them there. Normally, Shu Jingyi would never request for a guide while hunting, but as Renzi was there, he then requested for one. This was because on the way here, Renzi was talking about how he had never learnt to use a gun before, and kept asking if this was legal. Shu Jingyi tried pacifying him, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, I¡¯m a professional.¡± Renzi looked at Shu Jingyi¡¯s peppered hair and elegant manners dubiously. Shu Jingyi smiled helplessly, then made a call, arranging for a professional guide, which made Renzi less worried. When Renzi met the guide, he saw this tanned, muscr, rough man with a local ent saying, ¡°Ok, ok, no problem¡±. Unexpectedly, he epted it easily. It might be because Renzi was also one of those who were used to ssifying people with stereotypes. Seeing that this local man was so boorish, he assumed that he must ride to work daily on a horse, cook using firewood, and was very good at hunting. At the same time, he also felt that this western cowboy get-up was very cool. Holding a gun, he took a selfie, and felt that it was way too cool. Heaven forbid if he did not share this photo with his friends! Renzi was wearing Shu Jingyi¡¯s clothes, so it was a little too big for him. But this did not matter, as he tucked the excess ends of the pants into his boots, rolled up his sleeve, and copying Shu Jingyi, he too left the top two buttons of his shirt unbuttoned. Although his pecs were not defined, but it still was pretty good looking ¡ª ording to him. Proudly, he took another photo, then asked Shu Jingyi, ¡°Take a look, does this photo look good?¡± ¡°It looks good.¡± Renziughed and uploaded it onto his social media ount. Shu Jingyi¡¯s eyes fell onto Renzi¡¯s cor. ¡°You previously mentioned about a darker mole on your body, are you referring to this one?¡± Shu Jingyi reached out and poked lightly at Renzi¡¯s corbone. Renzi also touched his little round ck mole. ¡°Yes, although it¡¯s not protruding out, and it¡¯s not very big. But the colour¡¯s a little too dark, and seems a little unsightly.¡± Shu Jingyi smiled, ¡°It doesn¡¯t.¡± Shu Jingyi had bought a reindeer hunting licence, and so they could legally hunt a reindeer. Renzi asked, ¡°Can¡¯t we buy one more?¡± The hunting guideughed, ¡°For this year, there¡¯s only 100 plus licences avable for hunting reindeers. They cannot be purchased so easily.¡± Renzi was rmed when he heard this. ¡°Is this a protected animal? Then let¡¯s better not hunt it.¡± The hunting guide thought, fuck, is this rich person acting dumb? If you love animals so much, why did youe hunting? However, he still professionally answered Renzi patiently, ¡°It¡¯s not a problem. We have thousands of reindeers here. Every year, we¡¯ll only hunt slightly more than a hundred of them, it won¡¯t affect their poption.¡± Renzi was relieved. Later, Renzi followed the guide and went through a shooting training. The training was very simple, causing even a slow person like Renzi to feel that the hunting guide was doing a cursory job of it. The hunting guide also went through the things to take note of very quickly and urgently. As his english was not enunciated properly, Renzi also felt muddled listening to him. Seeing this, the hunting guide in the end only said, ¡°Anyway, you should just listen to me.¡± Finally, he gave Renzi an ¡°idiot-proof¡± gun with a scope, a gun that even an idiot could use. Renzi tested it, and discovered it really was a gun that even an idiot could use. He himself was also prettyfortable with it. The scope had already been adjusted by Shu Jingyi, and Renzi happily used this hunting gun to shoot an apple that was within ten metres of them, delighted beyond measure. The hunting guide thought, fuck, rich people are really fools. Are bullets free? The bullets were of course not free. When Gu Xiaoshan hunted, he would prefer ying with arrows. Only when he asionally saw a bear or a deer then would he decide to use a gun depending on the situation. Using a gun to shoot an apple, that had never ever crossed Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s mind before. It was the same for Shu Jingyi, but when he looked at Renzi having fun, he was also pretty happy. Still, he cautioned him, of course not with the reason that ¡°bullets weren¡¯t free¡±, and not because ¡°they had limited bullets and shouldn¡¯t waste them¡±, but only smiled, ¡°You¡¯ll end up scaring the prey like this, and may disturb other people.¡± As Renzi held the gun, his face appeared even more delicate and fair next to it. ¡°Huh? There¡¯s other people here as well?¡± He did not seem very worried about scaring the prey. In actual fact, he was not very interested in hunting, and only liked ying with the gun. ¡°Who knows?¡± Shu Jingyi tightened the string of the red cap on Renzi¡¯s head for him. ¡°Wear your cap properly. If you happen across other people, what if they shoot at you thinking you¡¯re a prey? Things like this can happen as well.¡± Renzi stroked the cap, ¡°There¡¯s even such things?¡± Shu Jingyi nodded. ¡°That¡¯s why you need to wear the cap properly. Like this, even from a distance, other people who know that you¡¯re not a rabbit nor a reindeer.¡± Renziughed, ¡°I don¡¯t think I look like a rabbit or a reindeer right?¡± Wild rabbits and squirrels could be seen running everywhere in this forest, but there were few people. As long as Renzi did not shoot randomly, it was very quiet. Shu Jingyi still gently reminded him not to fire his gun randomly, as they did not know if a tourist like them would appear from within the forest. Renzi nodded his head obediently. Shu Jingyi saw that Renzi was still aiming his gun within the vicinity of the car, so he adjusted his hands, talking to him like a teacher, ¡°If there are no preys, don¡¯t hold your gun like this. If you¡¯re not firing, the gun shouldn¡¯t be loaded.¡± Shu Jingyi¡¯s face leaned in closely, and the scent on his body wafted up again, it was still that astringent smell, covering up the fresh scent of the forest. Shu Jingyi was right. This forest looked like it was void of people, but there were actually still visitors around. They were only covered up by the trees, and could not be seen clearly. A disturbance was heard, then a Mercedes SUV came rumbling over. Renzi could not help looking over. The door opened, out came a person, also a Chinese dressed in a cowboy-style outfit, but with a high nose bridge and deep-set eyes. Seeing him, Renzi tossed the gun away from his hand, delightedly calling, ¡°Brother Xiaoshan!¡± He leapt onto him, acting just like Ha-cube. Chapter 43 Chapter 43 Gu Xiaoshan was also surprised by Renzi¡¯s enthusiasm. Renzi ran over to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s side. Unlike Ha-cube, he did not w onto him and lick his face, but stood by obediently, blinking his eyes at Gu Xiaoshan, without any idea of what to say. Gu Xiaoshan too felt awkward, he scratched his nose and said, ¡°Why are you here too?¡± By then, Shu Jingyi had already walked over. He answered, ¡°I brought him here.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was a little stunned, ¡°What a coincidence.¡± Renzi also felt that this scene was somewhat strange, and so exined, ¡°My brother found me distracting, and asked me to go y by myself. While hanging around the capital of Country C, I happened to meet Mr Shu at the hotel¡¯s cafe. He said that he was familiar with O City, and could bring me here to y.¡± Gu Xiaoshan grudgingly epted this exnation, then asked, ¡°Why did you think ofing to O City to y? There are so many other ces you can choose to go in Country C.¡± This was true. Renzi scratched his head and said with a smile, ¡°Oh, is it. Before I came here I also didn¡¯t know that you go hunting in O City.¡± Shu Jingyi then exined, ¡°Country C has quite a few hunting grounds that arepletely open for tourists, but O City is not one of them. To hunt in O City, there are a lot of procedures to follow. But it¡¯s also because of this, it¡¯s more fun here.¡± Every year, Country C would attract many tourists here for hunting, causing some hunting zones to be overcrowded, and had be seriouslymercialised. As such, the higher-end tourists woulde to ces like O City, but the entertainment facilities avable in O City had yet to catch up. This was the reason why the Gu empire had bought shares in this park, and nned on building a luxury hotel and rted entertainment venues here. Gu Xiaoshan had came to O City for this venture. Gu Xiaoshan had been inspecting the mountain, and was feeling a little bored. Connecting to the WiFi avable in the car, he browsed through his phone. Out of sheer boredom, he opened Renzi¡¯s social media page, and noticed Renzi¡¯s new uploaded photo. He frowned, thinking, why does it seem like he¡¯s here? He then shook his head, this was impossible. How could he be in Country C? And even if he was, why would hee to O City? And even if he did, it was not possible that he woulde to this mountain! This mountain was not freely essible. However, Gu Xiaoshan could not resist studying that photo, and the longer he looked at it, the longer he felt something was wrong. He had been determined to stay away from Renzi, but his heart could not help having misgivings, and finally still ended up asking the apanying manager. ¡°Did visitors just enter the park?¡± The manager made a few inquiries, and told him that there was a group of visitors who just entered. Gu Xiaoshan gave a nod, closing his eyes he leaned back into his seat, wanting to take a nap. In the end, he still could not stop himself, and said, ¡°Ask the management for their location. I¡¯ll go take a look.¡± Due to safety concerns, all guest vehicles had been installed with a tracker, and the hunting guide would bring a tracker along as well. So, it was not difficult for Gu Xiaoshan to find them. Being able to meet Gu Xiaoshan was really a delightful surprise for Renzi, but he still had to pretend that it was an ¡°idental meeting¡±. As Gu Xiaoshan was also feeling a little guilty and pretending that this was an ¡°idental meeting¡± as well, he did not notice Renzi¡¯s little charade. Seeing Shu Jingyi with a cigarette in his mouth, Gu Xiaoshan warned him, ¡°Smoking is prohibited here.¡± Shu Jingyi smiled slightly, dressed in a cowboy style with a cigarette in his mouth, he looked rakish,pletely different from his usual elegant manner. ¡°Of course I know that. It¡¯s just that I¡¯m craving for a smoke, so I¡¯m just sucking on it to alleviate the craving.¡± For some reason, hearing that, Gu Xiaoshan too felt a little craving for a smoke. He then looked at Renzi, ¡°You don¡¯t smoke.¡± Renzi shook his head. Shu Jingyi then said to Renzi, ¡°President Ren, let¡¯s not distract President Gu from his work anymore. We should go to somewhere else to try our luck, and we might even happen across the reindeers.¡± Renzi then remembered that Gu Xiaoshan was here for work, and did not want to disturb him anymore. However, to finally be able to meet him, he was reluctant to part ways, and so gazed at Gu Xiaoshan. However, Shu Jingyi spoke up, ¡°Let¡¯s go, did you forget what you promised me?¡± Renzi recalled that he had promised to roast a rabbit for Shu Jingyi, so he waved at Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Then I¡¯ll go and hunt now?¡± Gu Xiaoshan felt a little annoyed, ¡°You¡¯ll be able to hunt?¡± Renzi objected, ¡°Why won¡¯t I be able to hunt? I just shot down a number of apples!¡± Gu Xiaoshan looked at the remains of the apples and the bullet casings on the ground and frowned, then an idea appeared in his head. ¡°Do you have a gun licence?¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°What?¡± Shu Jingyi¡¯s face changed as well, and he looked at the hunting guide. However, the hunting guide did not understand Chinese, and missed the point. Shu Jingyi spoke to the guide in English, ¡°Your new boss asked the guest if he has a gun licence!¡± The hunting guide hurriedly exined, ¡°I have a hunting guide licence, and will be apanying him the entire time. Even if he doesn¡¯t have one, it¡¯s still legal.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was stern-faced, ¡°Did I hear wrongly? You even let a guest who doesn¡¯t know how to use a gun shoot at apples?¡± The hunting guide¡¯s tanned skin turned pale. Gu Xiaoshan shot a look at the manager. The manager was also speechless, and exined with a pale face, ¡°This, this hunting guide is a professional...¡± Gu Xiaoshan dragged Renzi towards the Mercedes. ¡°Enough, return to the hotel with me first.¡± Renzi was inexplicably pushed into the car. Gu Xiaoshan then turned and spoke with Shu Jingyi, ¡°Our Renzi has troubled you.¡± Shu Jingyi still had a cigarette in his mouth, and squinted with a smile, ¡°Your car looks pretty good, can I sit in it as well?¡± Gu Xiaoshan could not refuse, and smiled, ¡°Of course.¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s car was naturally spacious, and in it was installed pilot seats, which made it morefortable. Once Renzi sat inside, he reclined the seat, and turned on the massage function with familiar fingers. He pulled the cap over his face, shutting his eyes to enjoy the sensation, and soon fell asleep. The manager was sitting next to the driver, while the two rows of seats behind were face to face. With Renzi asleep, Gu Xiaoshan and Shu Jingyi were left staring at each other. They did not speak, and the atmosphere was a little awkward. Gu Xiaoshan then looked down and took out his tablet, looking as though he was working. Shu Jingyi also pulled out his phone, connecting to the WiFi he went online. Fortunately the traffic was smooth, and the car soon arrived at the hotel. Gu Xiaoshan wanted to wake Renzi up, but saw Shu Jingyi make the first move, using his leg to knock against Renzi¡¯s knee. Renzi was not deeply asleep, and woke up quickly. His red cap had fallen to one side, revealing half of his fair face. Renzi¡¯s brows knitted, and blinked his eyes in confusion. Shu Jingyi reached his hand out to him, ¡°It¡¯s time to wake up, we¡¯re here.¡± Renzi got off the car dazedly, and before he could stand upright he stumbled. Shu Jingyi was about to support him, but did not expect that Gu Xiaoshan had slipped from behind him and moved next to Renzi, steadying him. He even reproached him with a smile, ¡°Haven¡¯t you learnt to walk yet?¡± Renzi then retorted jokingly, ¡°Clearly it¡¯s your road that hasn¡¯t been repaired properly. Look at this huge pit! And you still call this a high-end hotel!¡± Renzi had only said it casually, but Gu Xiaoshan heard it and then looked at the ground carefully. He discovered that there was really a shallow pit there, and his face immediately changed, asking the manager severely, ¡°What¡¯s with this?¡± The manager smiled apologetically, ¡°A statue was originally ced here. We¡¯re about to rece it so we moved it away, leaving a pit here. We¡¯re preparing to fill it up.¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not know why, but he felt an unreasonable anger. ¡°Preparing to fill it? That means it¡¯s not filled! Doesn¡¯t this affect the image of our hotel?¡± Renzi naturally wanted to stand on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s side. ¡°Yes, at least put up a warning sign!¡± The manager seemed ufortable, looking as though he wanted to say something, but did not dare to do so. Shu Jingyi remained standing by the side, smiling, and picked up the warning sign. ¡°There¡¯s a warning sign, but it was kicked over by you.¡± Renzi flushed in embarrassment, and apologised to the manager, ¡°Ah, I¡¯m sorry.¡± The manager hurriedly replied, ¡°No, no, no, it¡¯s my negligence.¡± Shu Jingyi looked at his watch, ¡°It¡¯s gettingte, I should head back too.¡± Renzi was surprised. ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°Did you forget? I have a property nearby, of course I¡¯ll go back to my ce to stay, if not I¡¯ll have to trouble President Gu.¡± Gu Xiaoshan heard Shu Jingyi¡¯s n, and felt something in his heart eased a little. He continued smiling, ¡°What are you saying? If President Shu wants to spend money here, how can we not wee him?¡± Shu Jingyiughed, ¡°It¡¯s because I don¡¯t want to spend money!¡± Renzi was taken aback, thinking, why are all the presidents I know so stingy. Gu Xiaoshan happily bade farewell to Shu Jingyi. After arranging for Renzi¡¯s amodation, he then took the lift to his room. As he sat in his room, he recalled all the strange actions he did that day, and felt an iing headache. His phone buzzed, picking it up, he saw that it was a message from Shu Jingyi. Good evening, President Gu. Can you tell me Renzi¡¯s social media ount¡¯s username?¡± At first, Shu Jingyi had gave Gu Xiaoshan an impression of an elegant gentleman holding a ss of wine. Now, when he thought of him, he recalled a nasty image of him with the unbuttoned shirt and a cigarette dangling off his smiling lips. Gu Xiaoshan thought about it, and replied, ¡°This... Did he not tell you? He should agree to it first, if not it won¡¯t be polite of me to give it to you.¡± Shu Jingyi sent a reply. ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Renzi had not notice the strange atmosphere. In his room he was so tired that all he wanted to do was lie down. Still, he had onlyy down for a short time before hearing the ringing of the doorbell. ¡°Who is it?¡± A slightly husky voice sounded from outside the door. ¡°It¡¯s me, Shu Jingyi.¡± Chapter 44 Chapter 44 Renzi was extremely surprised, and hurried to open the door. Once the door opened, it really was Shu Jingyi standing outside. Because of the way he was standing, his legs looked very long. Renzi had a startled look on his face, ¡°Didn¡¯t you said you were going back?¡± Shu Jingyi smiled, and his smile lines creased. ¡°Can I go in and have a seat?¡± Renzi nodded, inviting Shu Jingyi into the room, and asked him if he would like anything to drink. Shu Jingyi asked for a ss of sparkling water. In the minibar, Renzi found Evian and Perrier, but did not find any ice. He then picked up the phone about to call for room service, asking them to send some ice over. Shu Jingyi was amused, and stopped Renzi, ¡°You might have to pay for that.¡± Renzi hesitated, ¡°Then we¡¯ll just pay for it?¡± Shu Jingyi shook his head in resignation. From below the minibar he pulled out a drawer, and in it was packs of ice cubes ready for use. Renzi remembered previously when he wanted ice in the middle of the night, he would always call for room service, or sometimes he would ask his assistant or Gu Xiaoshan to get it for him. Each time, Gu Xiaoshan would miraculously be able to find some ice. Renzi even asked him where he got them from, only for Gu Xiaoshan to reply, ¡°Even if I told you, you won¡¯t remember. You should just sit there and wait for people to serve you.¡± Renziughed, ¡°Then, when I¡¯m with Brother Xiaoshan, will Brother Xiaoshan serve me as well?¡± Gu Xiaoshan dropped a few ice cubes in Renzi¡¯s ss, and then put the drink in front of him, smiling, ¡°Haven¡¯t I always been serving you, my ancestor?¡± Renzi recalled that Gu Xiaoshan would asionally call him his ¡°ancestor¡±, and his voice would have a little amusement as well as some resignation. However, they had not been on such close terms in a long time already. It was all because he had revealed what was in his heart. He could not help but think about what his father had reminded him at the start. If he wanted to woo Gu Xiaoshan, he had to think about it carefully, and had to be ready to ept the risk that he might lose Gu Xiaoshan as a friend. Now, he finally understood what that meant. He might end up losing Gu Xiaoshan, losing that Gu Xiaoshan who always seemed like he would be next to him,ugh at him, tease him, but who was always very patient with him. Renzi stared at the floating ice in a trance. Unlike Gu Xiaoshan, although Shu Jingyi did not know Renzi for as long a period of time, but he was also getting used to Renzi¡¯s asional trances, and did not disturb him. Picking up his ss, Shu Jingyi gave it a swirl. The ice cubes knocked against each other, creating a tinkling sound. Renzi finally came back, but he did not realised that his discourteousness just now, and seemed to not even realised that he had fallen into a daze. He continued his conversation from before, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you¡¯re returning to your property?¡± Shu Jingyi followed along the conversation, ¡°That¡¯s right, but then I remembered that I had forgotten something.¡± Renzi tilted his head, ¡°What thing?¡± Shu Jingyi smiled, ¡°What else? It¡¯s right before me now.¡± ¡°Eh?¡± ¡°This set of clothes on you, of course.¡± Shu Jingyi¡¯s ss touched Renzi¡¯s cor, brushing past gently, seeming as though it had pulled back without even touching it. Renzi was taken aback, then remembered he was wearing other people¡¯s clothes, and felt a little embarrassed. ¡°I was just running about in the forest, and the clothes are stained with my sweat. How can I return them in this condition?¡± Shu Jingyi continued smiling, and drank a mouthful of ice water, ¡°This is not a big issue.¡± Renzi chuckled, ¡°No, no, no, it¡¯s too impolite. I¡¯ll get someone to wash them and send them to you tomorrow.¡± Shu Jingyi instead said, ¡°This is more impolite.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Renzi looked at Shu Jingyi, not understanding. ¡°Getting others to do the work for you is the most insincere. Even if I can¡¯t force a young master like you to wash the clothes yourself, you should at least send the clothes over yourself. Only like this, will it not be considered impolite.¡± Renzi listened to him, and unconsciously nodded in agreement, ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Shu Jingyi then pulled out his phone, ¡°Then let¡¯s add each other as friends first, and I¡¯ll send you my location.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t there no signal in this mountain?¡± ¡°If you switch to a local SIM card, it¡¯ll work.¡± Shu Jingyi then pulled one out, and helped Renzi change the SIM card in his phone. After the switch, Renzi looked at his phone, and discovered in joy that his signal bar was full. To people of this day and age, this signal was nearly as important as the sun and the air. Shu Jingyiughed at Renzi, ¡°Then, can I call you at this number any time?¡± Renzi nodded, ¡°Sure, no problem.¡± The two of them added each other¡¯s social media ount. Renzi found that Shu Jingyi¡¯s ount was empty, and not a single message had been sent on it. If not for the registration date, he would have thought that this was a brand new ount. ¡°You don¡¯t post anything?¡± ¡°An ¡®antique¡¯ like me, my life is too boring.¡± Renzi asked in curiosity, ¡°I keep hearing you call yourself ¡°old¡± and an ¡°antique¡±, but it seems to me that you¡¯re not that old. Brother Xiaoshan also said that you¡¯re of a simr age to him. Can I ask how old are you?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell you next time. Let me keep you in suspense.¡± Shu Jingyi smiled, and finished up the water in his ss. Leaving only ice behind, he put down the ss. He then suddenly reached out and grabbed Renzi. Renzi got a shock, and saw Shu Jingyi¡¯s faceing closer to his. He nearly thought that Shu Jingyi was going to kiss his cheek, but the kiss hovered in the air above him. Very quickly, Shu Jingyi retreated and said, ¡°Ciao.¡± Only then did Renzi realise that this was the foreigner¡¯s way of saying goodbye, he slowly waved his hand, ¡°Ciao...¡± Shu Jingyi left. Renzi seemed to be glued to the minibar. He looked at that empty ss, and watched as the ice melted. There was nothing on his mind, only that in these years, his memories of his interactions with Gu Xiaoshan seemed to also have melted like the ice. However, he was afraid that he was the only one warming up, while Gu Xiaoshan was still that piece of ice. Renzi sent Gu Xiaoshan a message. ¡°I know where is the ice kept in the minibar now.¡± After sending it, Renzi felt a little foolish. Gu Xiaoshan would probably not understand this message! However, he did not expect that Gu Xiaoshan would know what he meant. He instantly recalled his history of providing Renzi with ice, and replied quickly, ¡°How is that possible?¡± Renzi did not expect Gu Xiaoshan to reply so quickly, and was rather delighted. But, he was also not happy about being looked down on. ¡°It¡¯s true.¡± Then, he took a photo of the ss of ice and sent it to Gu Xiaoshan. After seeing the photo, Gu Xiaoshan said, ¡°Not bad, you¡¯ve improved.¡± Renzi instead was a little embarrassed, and admitted, ¡°It was Mr Shu who found it for me.¡± This time, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯ reply came even faster. ¡°?¡± Chapter 45 Chapter 45 ¡°?¡± It was a very basic question mark. Renzi did not get it. Gu Xiaoshan might have thought it was inappropriate as well, so he added, ¡°Is he there with you now?¡± ¡°No, he just left.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was relieved. ¡°Come downstairs. Let¡¯s go have a meal.¡± At first, Gu Xiaoshan had only nned on eating in his room, then head to bed after looking at some documents. However, he felt that Shu Jingyi mightter invite Renzi out to eat, and his guess was not wrong. Just as Renzi met Gu Xiaoshan in the reception area, Shu Jingyi had sent a message through social media, ¡°I forgot, don¡¯t you still owe me a roasted rabbit?¡± Renzi hesitated, not knowing how to respond. Naturally, he felt that he should fulfil his promise, but he did not want to give up this rare opportunity of being able to have dinner with Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan raised his brow, ¡°Who¡¯s that? President Shu?¡± Renzi was amazed by Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s intuition. ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Gu Xiaoshan snatched Renzi¡¯s phone over, and sent two lines, ¡°Rabbits are so cute! You actually really want to eat rabbits?¡± Then he added President Shu into Renzi¡¯s cklist. This process was done in one move, causing Renzi to be taken aback. Gu Xiaoshan exined to him, ¡°It¡¯s just a joke, I¡¯ll release him from the cklistter.¡± Renzi asked worriedly, ¡°We can do that? Won¡¯t Mr Shu be angry?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°Why would he be? We always y around like this.¡± Renzi took his phone back. Feeling worried for two seconds, his phone then lit up. It was an iing call, and the screen even disyed ¡°Hubby¡±. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s vein started throbbing. Renzi was pale with shock, ¡°Is it possessed?¡± Gu Xiaoshan took over Renzi¡¯s phone and answered it. ¡°Eh?¡± As expected, Shu Jingyi¡¯s voice sounded through the phone. ¡°Why did you cklist me?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°Renzi was only joking around, don¡¯t tell me President Shu will be angry about this? We often y around like this.¡± ¡°Oh,¡± The flirtatious tone in Shu Jingyi¡¯s voice disappeared. ¡°Is this President Gu?¡± ¡°Who else could it be.¡± Gu Xiaoshan shot Renzi a look, gesturing at him, signalling him to go into the restaurant first. Renzi was more concerned over his phone, but still listened obediently. Shu Jingyi spoke, ¡°Why is President Gu answering President Ren¡¯s phone?¡± ¡°We often y around like this, I hope President Shu isn¡¯t angry.¡± ¡°No, of course not. I like to y too.¡± ¡°Just now, when Renzi saw the name on the phone, he even asked if the phone was possessed, so he did not dare to answer. I then helped him answer it, not knowing if it¡¯s really possessed! Seems like it wasn¡¯t, it¡¯s President Shu.¡± Shu Jingyiughed, ¡°The name? It might have been set in the SIM card. I don¡¯t know who made this mistake, I didn¡¯t pay attention to it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan chuckled, ¡°I guessed that was the case.¡± Shu Jingyi had wanted to y a trick on Renzi, asking him what was the name shown on the phone, and hear him hesitantly call him ¡°hubby¡±. Then, he could cheerfullyy the me on others and say that this was someone else¡¯s card. He was also using someone¡¯s old SIM card, and maybe the previous owners of the SIM cards were a couple. However, his scheme had fallen apart. Gu Xiaoshan and Shu Jingyi made some superficial smalltalk, biding each other goodbyeughingly, and hung up the phone. When Gu Xiaoshan reached the restaurant, he summoned the restaurant manager. The restaurant manager soon brought him a brand new local SIM card, and Gu Xiaoshan reced it for Renzi. Renzi watched as Gu Xiaoshan swapped the cards and asked, ¡°What happened?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that the SIM card¡¯s possessed?¡± Renzi did not understand, ¡°Shouldn¡¯t it be my phone that¡¯s possessed?¡± ¡°The number was most probably stored in the SIM card. That¡¯s why, don¡¯t use other people¡¯s old SIM card, see how awkward this is. I¡¯ve got a new one for you, it has my local number as well, don¡¯t lose it.¡± Renzi took the phone back, and no longer paid attention to it. He then asked, ¡°So who was ¡®hubby¡¯?¡± Even if Gu Xiaoshan was beaten to death, he would not be able to admit that it was Shu Jingyi. Gu Xiaoshan replied, ¡°That SIM card of yours has been used by other people, and stored with numbers. Maybe Shu Jingyi is someone else¡¯s husband?¡± Renzi waspletely unconcerned about whether Shu Jingyi was someone else¡¯s husband or not. He only wanted to be the husband of this man in front of him. Gu Xiaoshan should have showered already, he had changed out of his cowboy get-up, and was now dressed in a simple t-shirt, looking very young and energetic, just like a college student. Renzi remembered that he was still wearing that over-sized shirt, and felt a little ufortable. Gu Xiaoshan also felt a little ufortable looking at him in that shirt, and asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you feel cold? Why aren¡¯t you wearing your shirt properly? I¡¯ve wanted to tell you this in the car, button those buttons up!¡± Renzi obediently buttoned up his shirt, grumbling, ¡°But you guys are all dressed like that.¡± Gu Xiaoshan ordered the food, then turned to Renzi. ¡°Why was Shu Jingyi looking for you in your room just now? Didn¡¯t he say he was going back?¡± ¡°Nothing much, he said he had left something behind.¡± Gu Xiaoshan ridiculed, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s something like ¡®it¡¯s right before me¡¯.¡± Renzi revealed a startled look on his face. Gu Xiaoshan had not expect this President Shu to be so shameless, his face tensing up. However, seeing that the food was now here, out of habit he smiled at the waiter in fake politeness, and could be considered to have maintained hisposure. Gu Xiaoshan drank his soup as he asked, ¡°He really said that?¡± ¡°No, he said he left his clothes behind.¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s brows creased. ¡°What clothes?¡± Renzi motioned at himself. ¡°I borrowed his clothes. Didn¡¯t you realise that the size doesn¡¯t really fit me?¡± Gu Xiaoshan responded firmly. ¡°It really doesn¡¯t fit you.¡± Renzi did not expect that Gu Xiaoshan would be so direct, as such, he was a little troubled. Staring at his reflection on the window, he tugged at his fringe. ¡°Does it really fit that badly? I thought it looked pretty good.¡± ¡°Why are you wearing other people¡¯s clothes?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have any clothes like this!¡± ¡°Then just buy them.¡± ¡°Where can I go to buy them?¡± Renzi grumbled. ¡°This is such a godforsaken ce. I still haven¡¯t found that brand of animal biscuits that I want to eat!¡± Gu Xiaoshan paused. This ce was really quite godforsaken, and it was not easy to buy anything they want here. Their hotel¡¯s supplies also only came once a week, and were delivered by a huge truck. Although it was a high-end hotel, but they often were unable to provide the guests with what they needed. But because of the remote location, most of the guests were very understanding. Of course, if the guest did have something they were really in need of, they would still be able to do so, only with additional charges. However, this was not one of those situations. Renzi did not have to have a set of new clothes nor a box of animal biscuits. But Gu Xiaoshan suddenly really wanted to do it for him. For the clothes, that was easy to deal with. There was a clothing store here. The problem was with those animal biscuits... A very stupid but strong, impulsive desire to shop welled up within Gu Xiaoshan. Even though Renzi did not say it explicitly, but Gu Xiaoshan instantly knew what biscuits Renzi wanted. He sent a message to the manager, telling him the vour of the biscuit and the brand, instructing him to immediately get a driver to go down the mountain and purchase it. The manager replied, ¡°They¡¯re repairing the road today. The car won¡¯t be able to get through. Can we buy it early tomorrow morning?¡± If it was a normal situation, he would have let it go. However, Gu Xiaoshan was now in a heated state of mind, and actually sent this message, ¡°Don¡¯t we have a helicopter?¡± The manager was stunned, marvelling at which secret VIP guest wanted to eat these animal biscuits at night. For this, the manager even personally came to the restaurant and confirmed it with Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan had to walk away from Renzi and confirmed this with the manager. When the helicopter rumbled, turning its des, the entire reception area in the hotel could hear the noise. Hearing it, Renzi was also very curious, ¡°Who¡¯s flying a helicopter at night?¡± When he saw the distinct logo of the hotel emzoned on the helicopter, he remembered how Gu Xiaoshan was being mysterious with the manager, and so asked him, ¡°You guys have an emergency?¡± Gu Xiaoshan suddenly felt bashful, nodding his head vaguely. ¡°Yes.¡± This bashful feeling was extremely foreign to Gu Xiaoshan, and made him be somewhat at a loss for what to do. Renzi then said, ¡°That¡¯s true, why else would you use the helicopter if not for an emergency? He¡¯s too bored? Even a brainless person like me won¡¯t do such a thing.¡± Gu Xiaoshan choked, ¡°You shouldn¡¯t say it like that...¡± Renzi thought about it and nodded. ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s true. What can I not do?¡± Gu Xiaoshan could not help butugh, but he did not know why. He leaned back into the chair, kneading at his own shoulders and found them aching. Recently, he had been pretty tired. All that were on his shoulders were burdens ¡ª his work was very busy, nes, trains, cross-terrain vehicles, he had recently all rode on them. As he was busy with work, his heart was still missing Yu Yunren ¡ª not that sort of longing where in his lonely night he would want to give him a call, and not that sort of longing where after a couple of drinks he would want to ask him out ¡ª it was not such a simple, flighty sort of longing. That sort of longing, he was already very used to it, and could also deal with it very easily. After all, he had had so many rtionships. The flighty sort of longing, was like an asional fallen blossom that was floating on the surface of the water. He could easily pick it up, cherish it, but could also heartlessly watch it drift away. He could be a rakish poet, doing as he wished. As for the opposite of that flighty longing, it was like the ¡°vast yearning for love¡± mentioned in ancient poems. Neither rain nor shine, it was uncertain, the pathpletely dark. It was a road where he could not leave, and could not walk far in. With a moment of carelessness, he would fall and stain himself with mud, then how would he be able to be that rakish poet. Chapter 46 Chapter 46 Renzi carefully observed Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s expression was tooplicated, and for him, it was too difficult to understand. He could only make a guess, ¡°By the way, are you mad at me?¡± Renzi always looked extremely innocent, making people feel mad, but also made them unable to be mad. He was not angry, but in his heart a mess of emotions were twisting about. With a helpless voice, Gu Xiaoshan answered, ¡°No, I¡¯m not. I¡¯m not mad at you.¡± ¡°It seems to me that Brother Xiaoshan doesn¡¯t look very happy?¡± Renzi thought about it and asked, ¡°Have I disturbed your work?¡± Renzi was very used to ming himself, and Gu Xiaoshan was also very used to consoling him, telling him that the fault did not lie with him. ¡°No, my work is very boring, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re here.¡± Renzi then perked up again, with his chin in his hands, he looked at the dark sky outside the window. ¡°This mountain should be quite boring. I think your Gu empire should build some more impressive facilities, like casinos or something.¡± ¡°We¡¯re thinking about it, but we won¡¯t be able to get a casino licence so easily...¡± Gu Xiaoshan then paused. ¡°Why are we talking about work? Let¡¯s talk about something more interesting instead.¡± Renzi still wanted to talk about work, as normally when he asked Gu Xiaoshan about work matters, Gu Xiaoshan never seemed to like exining it to him. Now was a rare chance that Gu Xiaoshan would be a little willing to discuss such proper matters with him, so Renzi did not want to return to their usual familiar random topics. Hence, Renzi continued, ¡°Is it? It seems to me that you like your work. You haven¡¯t gone on a break for a long time already, right? Your workload seems to be even heavier than my brother. My brother has at least two off days a week.¡± ¡°That¡¯s different. After our Gu empire became listed, there are many things to deal with, and there are also some overseas expansion ns. On such matters, the Yu empire is more stable.¡± ¡°Hmph, that¡¯s what my dad also said when I was young. Now that my brother has taken over, isn¡¯t he still equally busy, and still also have ns for expansion.¡± Renzi did not buy it. ¡°But President Shu seems very free, he can even have a holiday in Country C!¡± ¡°How is he on holiday? He should have work to do here too.¡± Gu Xiaoshan said assuredly. Renzi red at him. ¡°How would you know that? I came here with him, I don¡¯t know, but you know?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°It¡¯s true that I know. Because he¡¯s here to negotiate with me about the casino. They¡¯re able to get the casino licence. The guns in the hunting zone here are also provided by them.¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°What sort of business is President Shu doing exactly?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°Why are you asking about this?¡± Because President Shu is my love rival! ¡ª Renzi just recalled this matter. That¡¯s right, Shu Jingyi is his love rival right? Why doI always end up so friendly with my love rivals? However... however this was not too bad, by knowing his enemies, then he would be able to fight against them without being defeated! ¡°I just want to understand a bit more.¡± Renzi was straightforward, and used what his brother taught him, ¡°I¡¯ve been friends with you for over 20 years, am I not allowed to even ask a little?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed in spite of himself. ¡°You¡¯re allowed, you¡¯re allowed. But have you ever thought, we¡¯ve been friends for over 20 years, and what does that have to do with Shu Jingyi?¡± Renzi then mentioned his hang-up. ¡°Because he¡¯s your blind date! You see, you¡¯ve just met not long ago on a blind date, and now came to Country C together, even came together to this godforsaken ce, you¡¯ve arranged it beforehand, right?¡± ¡°We did arrange it. Didn¡¯t I say it was for the casino? Also, I¡¯ve just taken over this ce, and need to discuss some issues about the supply of guns for the hunting area.¡± This matter was also giving Gu Xiaoshan a headache. To discuss a business partnership with a person like Shu Jingyi was quite tiring. He felt that on some level, both he and Shu Jingyi were the same type of people, and always want to gain an advantage in the partnership. Still, Shu Jingyi was well-established in Country C, this time, he would most likely be the one who would be taken advantage of. Gu Xiaoshan again started craving for a smoke, but smoking was prohibited indoors. He gritted his mrs, and watched Renzi carefully cutting at his steak, thinking, just let him take a little advantage then, as long as he doesn¡¯t take this one away. Gu Xiaoshan then said, ¡°You¡¯re really curious about Shu Jingyi¡¯s matters?¡± ¡°I¡¯m curious!¡± Renzi¡¯s somewhat drowsy eyes widened. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me he¡¯s some international crime boss?¡± Gu Xiaoshan snickered, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, would my father still arrange such a match for me?¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s true.¡± After all, he was his biological son. It was not possible for him to introduce a criminal to Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan exined, ¡°The older generation in his family did get involved with some shady business, but that¡¯s only in Country C. Now, they¡¯re very proper and clean businessmen. That being the case, it¡¯s still quiteplicated. It¡¯s better that you stay away from him.¡± Renzi did not really get it, ¡°You mean, he¡¯s still a little dangerous?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what I mean.¡± Gu Xiaoshan nodded, reiterating, ¡°Stay away from him.¡± Renzi instead said, ¡°If he¡¯s really that dangerous, then why did your father arrange for you a blind date with him?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t we end up not working out?¡± Gu Xiaoshan finally rified his rtionship with President Shu. ¡°Now, we¡¯re just ordinary business partners.¡± Renzi still did not understand, ¡°But then shouldn¡¯t you avoid doing business with him? Isn¡¯t he dirty?¡± Gu Xiaoshan ate hisst bite of rare steak, elegantly dabbing at his mouth with a napkin. ¡°Is there even any money that¡¯s clean?¡± Renzi did not really understand, but his attitude towards such things was the same as his attitude towards maths: Since he did not want to understand it, he won¡¯t think about it anymore. After running around for the entire day, after the meal, he was sleepy. Gu Xiaoshan walked with him to the lift, and warned him, ¡°It¡¯s not safe here, don¡¯t go out at night.¡± Renzi was startled. ¡°Isn¡¯t this a high-end hotel?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was amused, ¡°This is a hotel up in a mountain, and this is a mountain that you maye across a bear when you go outside.¡± Renzi finally understood. He looked at the shadowy forest outside the window, and felt a sense of trepidation. ¡°Will there be any ghosts?¡± ¡°Who knows?¡± Gu Xiaoshan hid his smile from Renzi. ¡°Don¡¯t run out by yourself, ok?¡± Renzi nodded, thinking that even if he was beaten to death, he would not go out. Gu Xiaoshan again reminded him, ¡°If others call you out, don¡¯t go too.¡± ¡°In the middle of the night and in a forested mountain, who would ask me to go out?¡± ¡°No matter what, just don¡¯t go out. If not you may be carried off by a wolf.¡± Gu Xiaoshan warned jokingly. Renzi felt that this sentence was a little strange, but when he looked up to see Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face, and saw the light within his eyes, his heart pounded, and felt like his entire body had been submerged in hot water. Renzi was a little dizzy, and said, ¡°I think thest time when we went to Rose Mountain to y, you said this as well.¡± ¡°Oh, is it?¡± Gu Xiaoshan could not remember it. But this also seemed like something he would tell Renzi. Although he could not remember himself saying this sentence, but could remember that there was one time when they went on a summer camp, which was a camping event in the mountain organised by the school. He was older than Renzi, and was Renzi¡¯s senior in school, and logically, they would not be camping together. However, Renzi insisted on joining him, and even fell down in the mountains during the night. Gu Xiaoshan had lectured him very angrily, and even scolded him, telling him that not only were there pits in the mountain, there were also pits in his brain. Renzi scooted into Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s tent, hiding from Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s teacher who was making his rounds. Gu Xiaoshan was scolding him, asking him to leave, but when the teacher came over, he still used his sleeping bag to cover Renzi. At that time, Renzi had yet to go through puberty, and he looked very slender and fair. In the sleeping bag, he was fine if he did not make any noise, but he felt ufortable, and twisted around, even sticking a leg out. Seeing the movement, the teacher naturally thought that Gu Xiaoshan was hiding a girl, thinking that middle school students were now very terrib ¡°Are you hiding a girl?¡± Gu Xiaoshan disdainfully objected. ¡°I hate girls the most.¡± The teacher was unimpressed, thinking, who would hate girls? A friend from the next tent joked, ¡°I bet five dors that it¡¯s Yu Yunren from the elementary school!¡± The teacher pulled the sleeping back away, and discovered that it was really Yu Yunren. Although he was a little angry, but he was a little relieved, thinking, as long as it¡¯s not a girl. He knew that boys were yful, and so rebuked Yu Yunren, saying that he was going to send him back to the elementary school¡¯s campsite. Renzi refused tly, and Gu Xiaoshan even said, ¡°It¡¯s already sote. If we ask him to go back, what if something happens to him?¡± The teacher was also pretty vexed. Naturally, he could not ask the little young master of the Yu family to go back by himself, but he himself also did not want to send him back in the middle of the night. Finally, the teacher called the person in charge of Yu Yunren¡¯s camp, and told him the situation. Just like that, Renzi squeezed with Gu Xiaoshan in a tent to sleep. On his way there, Renzi had injured his knee. It was still painful, so he whined to Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Brother Xiaoshan, my knee hurts.¡± Gu Xiaoshan at that time was still a straightforward boy, so he said, ¡°After falling down, of course it¡¯ll hurt.¡± Renzi at that time was a little young master who was a hundred times more delicate than how he was now. He cried, ¡°Blow on it, blow on it for me!¡± Gu Xiaoshan said fiercely, ¡°Blow your ass, go to sleep!¡± Renzi fell quiet. Most of the time, Renzi was quite obedient. He shut his mouth with a stubborn look on his face. Looking at him, Gu Xiaoshan instead felt that he could not bear to see him like that. He then quietly asked, ¡°It really hurts?¡± Renzi quietly answered, ¡°It¡¯s not so painful anymore. Brother Xiaoshan, let¡¯s sleep.¡± Gu Xiaoshan pulled away Renzi¡¯s little nket, and rolled up his little pants. On the pale knee, he saw arge bruise, and there were a few patches of broken skin. Gu Xiaoshan asked, ¡°Have you washed the wound?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve washed it already.¡± Renzi answered, then asked tentatively. ¡°Can you help me blow at it?¡± ¡°But your wound is really very ugly.¡± After saying that, Gu Xiaoshan still blew a couple of times at his knee with a disdainful look. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s breath brushed past the heated wound, and felt very cool. Renzi smiled in satisfaction, ¡°Yeap, it doesn¡¯t hurt anymore.¡± Facing Renzi, Gu Xiaoshany on his side, pulling Renzi¡¯s injured leg over his own thigh. ¡°Does it feel morefortable like this?¡± ¡°Yes, it does!¡± Renzi was a little curious, he did feel better with his injured leg elevated. ¡°But it doesn¡¯t feelfortable for Brother Xiaoshan right?¡± ¡°Yes. So, can you sleep quietly now?¡± Renzi could only obediently shut his eyes and go to sleep, and the night passed peacefully. Chapter 47 Chapter 47 ¡°Ding¡± ¡ª The clear, crisp sound alerted them to the arrival of the lift. Gu Xiaoshan looked at the cold metal doors in front of him, then remembered that he was no longer the youth of his past, but that elementary student Renzi was still next to him just the same. Gu Xiaoshan, without any reason, felt a satisfaction in his heart. ¡°Was it that time?¡± Gu Xiaoshan said, ¡°That time when you fell and hurt your knee?¡± Renzi paused, ¡°What knee?¡± As the numbers disyed on the screen inside the lift increased, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s train of thoughts also became clearer. He had heard it incorrectly. He remembered that that did not happen as ¡°Rose Mountain¡±, but ¡°Qiang Mountain 1¡°. Gu Xiaoshan had remembered that summer camp, but Renzi did not seem to have any recollection of it, even forgetting about injuring his knee. When they went to Rose Mountain, it was when Renzi had finished his AS exams. Their school was famous for having 91% of the students receiving As for the AS-level exams, but Renzi clearly belonged to the 9%. As for the top student Gu Xiaoshan, he had long been on the ¡°roll of honour¡± to spur on the ter generations¡±. He then made an overseas call to Gu Xiaoshan studying in an overseas university toin, ¡°My AS results are like this, what am I going to do about the A2 exams? As a person who has gone through it, can you tell me about it? Are the A2s difficult?¡± ¡°Not difficult.¡± A curve-wrecker 2 saying that it was not difficult. He thought about it, then decided it was better if he did not listen to that. Renzi then asked, ¡°Then,paring A2 with AS, is it more difficult?¡± By then, Gu Xiaoshan had already matured. Studying in a university, he was no longer that silly kid going through puberty, and so his tone was a lot more gentle, ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. But I think that you don¡¯t have to be so pessimistic. You don¡¯t have to take as many exams for A2 aspared to AS. You can choose the subjects that you¡¯re stronger in, and it may be even more rxing.¡± But Renzi pouted, ¡°Here¡¯s the problem... I, I don¡¯t have any subjects that I¡¯m strong in!¡± ¡°Rx, actually it¡¯s fine even if you don¡¯t get any As. Your dad actually doesn¡¯t expect too much with regards to your studies.¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not really understand Old Mister Yu¡¯s way of education. The consequences of Renzi getting an F in school was not as serious as Renzi telling a lie. This was definitely the opposite in the Gu family. Old Mister Gu had said, ¡°My children have to be the most outstanding ones.¡± However, Old Mister Yu said, ¡°He¡¯s just like this, it¡¯s fine as long as he doesn¡¯t follow bad examples.¡± Renzi then responded, ¡°I know, but I still want to get good grades.¡± When Renzi said that he ¡°wants to get good grades¡±, it was different from when other curve fodders 3 said they ¡°want to get good grades¡±. Most curve fodders would only say that they wanted to score well, but they would still go sing their songs, dance their dances, and just before the exams, they would cry about their headaches after studying a few pages of their schoolwork, eximing that ¡°as expected, even after putting in hard work it¡¯s still useless¡±. However, Renzi would really put in the effort to study, but in the end, he still would not get the A. This also made Gu Xiaoshan feel a little for him, and he advised, ¡°It seems like you don¡¯t really like studying anyway. It¡¯s still better for you to remain happy.¡± Renzi said bitterly, ¡°But... If I don¡¯t score well, then I wouldn¡¯t be able to be Brother Xiaoshan¡¯s schoolmate anymore right?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Gu Xiaoshan paused, thenughed, ¡°Is this very important?¡± ¡°It¡¯s very important!¡± Renzi dered loudly, as though expressing his determination. ¡°I will work harder!¡± Gu Xiaoshan made fun of him, ¡°Will you be able to get B for your best subject?¡± Renzi was extremely happy, ¡°I got B for theatre! Everyone even says that it must be because as a person, I¡¯m very dramatic!¡± Gu Xiaoshan joked as well, ¡°Then, you should go study performance arts.¡± After a bout of derision, Gu Xiaoshan actually felt a little upset. It might be because he knew that no matter how hard Renzi worked, he would also not be able to get admitted to his school. He suddenly wanted to hug Renzi. However, thinking about it, after high school, they would rarely have such intimacy anymore, as they were now older. However, it would still be nice to see him, and so Gu Xiaoshan invited him on a holiday. ¡°We¡¯ll treat it as a celebration, celebrating that you got a B.¡± Renzi thought, got a B? It sounded just like he was scolding a person 4. Next time, he should still work hard to get an A. Getting an A, it sounded so much more polite. Gu Xiaoshan was supposed to go for an internship, but he cancelled it for this. Gu Xiaoshan was the one who decided on Rose Mountain, saying that he had never been there before, and wanted to go there and take a look. Renzi then piped up, ¡°Then I¡¯ll go with Brother Xiaoshan to take a look.¡± But of course, there could not just be only the two of them, as that would be too strange. They still have to find some suitable travelling buddies. However, Gu Xiaoshan now could no longer who had went with them. Those people had long faded away in his memories, only leaving that bright and lively sixteen year old Renzi behind. However, Renzi could remember it. He said that he was going on a holiday with Gu Xiaoshan, and the people around him immediately responded positively, saying they wanted to go as well. Renzi was not good at rejecting people, and he too liked the bustle of a crowd, so sent the name list of people who wanted to join them to the overseas Gu Xiaoshan. Seeing that name list, Gu Xiaoshan asked, ¡°Are we forming a group tour?¡± ¡°Everyone says that they want toe, it doesn¡¯t seem very nice to refuse them?¡± Aware of that, Gu Xiaoshan could only nod his head. So in the end, arge group of people gathered on Rose Mountain. Most of them were female school juniors who did not know that Gu Xiaoshan was gay. Renzi had thought Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s ¡°group tour¡± was a random remark, but he did not expect, that when they reached, there really was a local guide there that Gu Xiaoshan had contacted. This really saved them some worries, if not this group of people would also not know what to do ¡ª actually, it was not too difficult to make arrangements for them, but Gu Xiaoshan could not be bothered to spend this effort. Under the directions of the local guide, the group of people moved into a local guesthouse. At dinner, Gu Xiaoshan dragged Renzi off and got into a car. Renzi discovered that in the car was his luggage, this had clearly been premeditated. Renzi was astounded. Gu Xiaoshan said, ¡°The local guide would take care of them.¡± Renzi had heard that the view of the moon on Rose Mountain was very famous. He looked out of the window, ¡°What a pity, this isn¡¯t the season toe to Rose Mountain, right?¡± Gu Xiaoshan held a cigarette in his mouth. ¡°It isn¡¯t. But although the season¡¯s not right, the moon would still be there.¡± Renzi looked up, and there was really a round and big moon, shining through the deste branches. ¡°It looks a little creepy.¡± In the car, Renzi was a little scared. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯ll be fine as long as you don¡¯t go out.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t go out?¡± ¡°Yes, don¡¯t go out by yourself. Beware of a wolf carrying you off.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled slightly as he scared him. Renzi shrunk, then grumbled, ¡°Why are we going to see the moon? Doesn¡¯t the moon look the same everywhere? Why do we have toe to a ce with wolves to see the moon?¡± ¡°All the moons in the world have withered, while Rose Mountain¡¯s moon is still round.¡± Gu Xiaoshan suddenly recited a line of poetry, and his voice was like the wind on the mountain, cool, gentle, and smooth as silk. This was the first time Renzi had seen such a literary Gu Xiaoshan, and was unexpectedly stunned by him. As the moon was too bright, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s profile glowed. There seemed to be a ss bottle in Renzi¡¯s heart, half-filled with moonlight, and half-filled with spring water, swirling away ¡ª Yu Yunren thought, no wonder all the girls liked Brother Xiaoshan. Chapter 48 Chapter 48 The current Renzi thought the same as well. Renzi turned his head to look at Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face. The artificial light of the lift was a hundred times brighter than the natural moonlight then, and the details of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face was highlighted ¡ª even its ws could be seen at a nce. Compared to that twenty plus years old Gu Xiaoshan under the moonlight, there were obvious ws on his face now ¡ª he had light wrinkles, his lips were too thin, his cheekbones a little too high, his eyes a little too narrow. But no matter how he nitpicked, when Gu Xiaoshan turned his head over and looked at him, Renzi would immediately lose his soul. Gu Xiaoshan was a little helpless. ¡°Why do you keep staring at me?¡± ¡°Because you¡¯re good looking.¡± Renzi said confidently. Gu Xiaoshan paused, then stared at Renzi. Renzi could never hold up against the look in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eyes. A girl had onceined to Renzi, ¡°Since Gu Xiaoshan doesn¡¯t like me, why does he always have to look at me so tenderly?¡± At that time, Renzi paid some attention, and discovered that when Gu Xiaoshan looked at a person seriously, he really did do that, and it was very ¡°tender¡±. No one knew how to define ¡°tender¡±, but Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s focused look was full of affections. For all they know, Gu Xiaoshan might only be in a daze. This was probably an appearance that was born to seduce people. Now, towards Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s gaze, Renzi was unable to withstand it, and tingles ran down his body. ¡°Why... are you staring at me?¡± ¡°Because you¡¯re good looking.¡± This was too much, Renzi¡¯s heart was about to leap out from his chest. The door of the lift opened, rescuing Renzi¡¯s heart that was about to explode. Renzi left the lift as though he was running for his life, and Gu Xiaoshan followed behind him. Renzi looked at Gu Xiaoshan, and kept feeling that something was amiss. ¡°You¡¯re staying on this floor too?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Gu Xiaoshan looked at the management system on his phone, and confirmed that the room next to Renzi was empty, then pointed at it. ¡°I¡¯m staying here.¡± Renzi found it strange, ¡°But when I checked in it didn¡¯t seem like you were here?¡± As the hotel¡¯s manager, Gu Xiaoshanfortably took out his skeleton key and opened the door to the room easily, assuring, ¡°I really am staying here.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Renzi looked at him doubtfully. ¡°What a coincidence.¡± When Gu Xiaoshan pushed the door, he said, ¡°Remember not to go out by yourself.¡± ¡°Yes, I know!¡± Renzi said loudly. ¡°Naggy fellow!¡± Gu Xiaoshan choked, thinking, this fool was still running after him a couple of days ago, now that he was a little nicer to him, he thought he was naggy? He really should not encourage him! Renzi did not notice, and went to shower and change after closing the door. He then called the internal line and asked for someone to pick up this set of clothes belonging to Mr Shu and wash them. The doorbell soon rang, Renzi went to open it, but unexpectedly, it was Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°Uhh... Why is it you?¡± Renzi was taken aback, and upset that he had just showered, and had not had time to dry his hair, and he did not look his best. Gu Xiaoshan was also a little startled. ¡°Hmm? Are you waiting for someone?¡± ¡°I¡¯m waiting for your hotel¡¯s staff. Oh god, I still thought that your hotel had a desperateck of people, and even needed you toe and pick up theundry.¡± Renziughed, then opened the door wider and invited Gu Xiaoshan in. ¡°Seems like you¡¯re not here to pick up theundry?¡± Gu Xiaoshan shook that box of animal biscuits in his hand. ¡°This is for you.¡± Renzi was extremely surprised. ¡°Where did you get this from? Howe I couldn¡¯t find it at all?¡± ¡°Because you didn¡¯t pay enough attention.¡± Gu Xiaoshan sat on the sofa. ¡°You didn¡¯t look carefully.¡± ¡°But forget about it, I also don¡¯t really feel like eating it.¡± Renzi casually tossed this hard-earned animal biscuits onto the sofa. Gu Xiaoshan was stunned, not knowing why he suddenly felt as though his face had been pped. Renzi still did not notice anything, but he saw that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face had changed, and so asked him, ¡°What happened?¡± As he took a seat, he identally sat on that box of animal biscuits ¡ª crunch ¡ª was that the sound of the biscuits crushing? Or was it a heart aching cry of the soul of a miserly president? Gu Xiaoshan exhaled. He thought about the sports cars that Renzi had damaged while driving, the porcin that he had broke, the golden chalice that he had instantly spoilt once he got his hands on it, and his emotions settled down. Instead, Renzi was a little guilty. He opened the box, and fished out some biscuit crumbs to eat. Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°It¡¯s just some animal biscuits, it¡¯s already broken, why are you still eating it.¡± ¡°It mustn¡¯t have been easy for you to find this biscuit! I have to treasure food!¡± As they chatted, the doorbell rang again. This time, it really was the hotel staff, and Renzi passed the clothes to him. Gu Xiaoshan stood by the side, ¡°Those are the clothes President Shu lent you?¡± ¡°Yes. I have to return the clothes I borrow, right? I also can¡¯t return them in such a dirty state.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Gu Xiaoshan hated this sort of ¡°endless borrowing and dragging out contact¡±, but he himself forgot how good he was with this method in the past. ¡°I¡¯ll be going to his manor tomorrow for some business discussion. Why don¡¯t I help you return the clothes to him?¡± ¡°Of course. But I¡¯ve promised Mr Shu to return them personally.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°Heh heh.¡± The staff was holding the clothes, about to leave. Gu Xiaoshan then said, ¡°When they¡¯re done being washed, deliver them to my office.¡± The staff of course listened to his boss and nodded, leaving after agreeing. Renzi then told Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°I think I should return it myself! I¡¯ve already promised him.¡± Renzi actually did not really want to deliver the clothes over, but he thought that since he had promised him, if there was nothing important, he should not break his promise. Also, he was quite curious about this President Gu, there was still the matter of his age, as well as his promise to roast a rabbit, and make the wine. Thinking about these, Renzi did look forward to them, as these were things that he had never done before. Gu Xiaoshan was quite unhappy about that, but he still smiled, ¡°It¡¯s just clothes, is there a need to make it like a life contract? Did he promise to take you to do something fun?¡± Renzi was taken aback, not expecting that he would be exposed so quickly. ¡°Yes, it seems like he¡¯s quite fun.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was still not very happy about it. He felt that this Renzi was just like Ha-cube, just teasing him with something delicious or fun and he woulde running to you. He thought for a moment, then said, ¡°Then let¡¯s go together tomorrow.¡± Hearing that, Renzi was delighted, thinking that he could both go to Mr Shu¡¯s ce to y, and could also spend time with Gu Xiaoshan, and he could not be any happier than that. Mr Shu¡¯s manor was nearby. They took that Mercedes SUV there, and arrived in less than three hours. Along the way, Renzi fell asleep. Yesterday, there was Shu Jingyi in the car, and so he still knew to use his cap to cover his face. But now that there was only Gu Xiaoshan in the backseat, he justid back and slept, not caring a bit for his image. However, Gu Xiaoshan had already seen him like this so many times, there was really no need to talk about his image with him. When Yu Yunren stepped out of the car, he still looked drowsy. The butler of the manor greeted them, and he only groggily nodded, not hearing a word. However, when he entered the gates of the manor, he immediately became alert. ¡°Oh, this is too pretty! Is it a scene from a movie?¡± This manor was a ssic english-style manor. There was sprawling grass dotted by flowers and trees that had been meticulously taken care of. Even the walls were covered with nts, and it was a lovely scenery. Any random photograph taken as reference would make a gorgeous oil painting. Gu Xiaoshan said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing to be surprised about! Not to mention the Gu family, even your Yu family has quite a number of manors. I¡¯ve never seen you getting so excited over them.¡±Yu Yunren shook his head. ¡°This looks different. You see, just walking through this path, the colours of the flowers by the sides are very borate, but also veryplementary. It looks like they had carefully considered the colour scheme before nting the flowers.¡± The butler nodded. ¡°Yes, just this path alone, the types of nts on both sides add up to more than 30 types. They¡¯re all selected ording to their blooming season, the climate, and their colours.¡± ¡°Wow, that¡¯s really a lot of effort.¡± Renzi praised. Gu Xiaoshan was unconvinced, and silently thought about how he should redo his own family¡¯s garden. The house of the manor was of a simple and unsophisticated style. From outside, it seemed a little shabby, but upon going in, there were ss tumblers, crystal chandeliers, carvedttices, gold-ted spoons, all very extravagant. In a fitting western suit, Shu Jingyi stood by the door with a smile and weed them in. ¡°President Ren is here too?¡± Gu Xiaoshan said, ¡°He insisted on returning the clothes, but actually I feel that President Shu would not care about it. Still, I did ask the driver to pass the clothes to your butler.¡± Shu Jingyi raised his brow and smiled, ¡°President Gu is too kind.¡± After some meaningless greetings, the three of them sat down and had a simple lunch. The food was all very simple, and even a little in. The drink was a rough malt liquor, the appetiser spinach drizzled with balsamic vinegar, and the main course was prime rib from a local ughterhouse. It was grilled a little too hard, and not much seasoning was added to it, just a little rough salt and ground herbs. Other than having no choice but to eat instant noodles when he was taking refuge at Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s ce, Renzi enjoyed good food, and he was really quite unused to this meal. Shu Jingyi could see that Renzi did not like it. ¡°President Ren doesn¡¯t like these vours, right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, still ok. This beef is quite interesting.¡± Shu Jingyi was apologetic, ¡°I¡¯ve been inattentive. Actually, I didn¡¯t expect President Ren toe along, if not I¡¯ll have prepared something more exquisite.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°So only President Ren is worthy of eating more exquisite food?¡± Shu Jingyiughed as well, ¡°That¡¯s right, I have to give President Ren more face.¡± Renziughed too. ¡°Slowly chewing on it is still quite interesting, it¡¯s delicious. I just wasn¡¯t used to it at the start.¡± Renzi felt that his tongue was about to be filed down to nothingness by the emery-like prime rib, so he drank a mouthful of malt liquor. It was so bitter than he choked, and his burning mouth felt even more painful. What sort of rubbish food is this? Does Mr Shu usually eat this? Is his mouth made of steel, and his stomach made of iron? ¡ª¡ª Renzi could not help but judge silently. As a person who could eat a baguette without drinking water, Shu Jingyi really did eat such food normally. Of course, he also knew that most people would not be used to this. However, he believed that Gu Xiaoshan would not mind it very much, it was just that he had not expected that Renzi would tag along as well. If he knew, he would naturally had made other arrangements. Gu Xiaoshan really did clean up his te and finish up the bitter liquor without a change in expression. Renzi looked at his mostly full ss of deep amber liquor, thinking of that bitter and spicy taste, his head hurt. ¡°What sort of alcohol is this? Is it really beer?¡± Shu Jingyiughed, ¡°It¡¯s really malt liquor. We make it ourselves in the manor, and the potency is higher than normal.¡± ¡°And your Yu family even sells alcohol, yet you don¡¯t know about this!¡± Gu Xiaoshan ridiculed, picking up Renzi¡¯s ss and helping him finish it. Chapter 49 Chapter 49 After lunch, Shu Jingyi brought Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi on a tour around the manor, and exined a little about the construction of the english-style manor. Renzi was a little stupefied by the exnation, and did not understand most of it, only feeling that the manor was beautiful. They walked for about twenty minutes, and Renzi started feeling sleepy again listening to Shu Jingyi talked. Shu Jinyi smiled, ¡°I still have something to discuss with President Gu, why do you go to the pavilion there to rest a bit first?¡± Renzi agreed, but Gu Xiaoshan was a little worried, and so asked the driver to apany him. Shu Jingyi then joked, ¡°President Gu keeps a pretty tight leash on President Ren, as though you¡¯re afraid he¡¯ll get stolen.¡± ¡°This is the gold chalice of the Yu family.¡± Gu Xiaoshan joked back. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t be able to afford it if I lose him.¡± Shu Jingyi pointed at the high wall with ivy creeping over it. ¡°We¡¯re fairly well guarded here, how would you lose him?¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not bother to continue exining, and started discussing work with Shu Jingyi. Since it was work, Shu Jingyi also disyed his professionalism, and no longer mentioned Yu Yunren. Although, when he thought about Renzi¡¯s flushed face after drinking, his heart did itch. However, Renzi was someone who could even try ¡°steeping himself in wine¡±. His alcohol tolerance was pretty good, only that it showed up easily on his face. Also, he did not like this sort of crude, spicy alcohol. Inparison, the wine from the Yu family¡¯s high-end line was more to his preference. At the pavilion, Renzi discovered that the butler had already prepared some exquisite snacks and tea. It might have been specially prepared as Renzi did not eat much during lunch, due to the food not being to his taste. Renzi thanked him, then started glutting himself. With enough wine and food, he then nested in the couch of the pavilion and fell asleep. The driver was using his phone, and did not bother him as well. Gu Xiaoshan and Shu Jingyi discussed their business partnership professionally. Without the involvement of their personal and private feelings, Gu Xiaoshan did find Shu Jingyi quite pleasant. Unexpectedly, Shu Jingyi did not use his ¡°home advantage¡± to suggest many unreasonable requests. It seemed like Shu Jingyi was very understanding about the bnce between the partnership, and his requests all fell within the eptable limits of Gu Xiaoshan. In conclusion, this discussion was quite sessful. As there were many details to pound out, the discussion only ended when the sun started to set. Gu Xiaoshan was preparing to leave, but Shu Jingyi said, ¡°The road near your hotel will be undergoing overnight construction. Why don¡¯t you both stay overnight here instead?¡± Gu Xiaoshan then recalled about this thing, ¡°The repairs aren¡¯tplete yet?¡± Shu Jingyi smiled, ¡°The speed of construction is like this over here, you have to get used to it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not n on being as impulsive asst night to use the helicopter, and agreed to spend one night in Shu Jingyi¡¯s manor. At dinner time, Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi both had something more borate for dinner ¡ª fresh m chowder, tendermb cutlets, a sweet wine, and delicious handmade ice cream. Shu Jingyi even told Renzi seriously, ¡°How¡¯s the meal this time?¡± Chewing on themb cutlet, Renzi gave a thumbs-up. ¡°It¡¯s fantastic!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled at Renzi, ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to thank you, if not I¡¯ll still be drinking bitter liquor and gnawing at beef bones tonight.¡± Shu Jingyiughed, ¡°Nonsense! Without President Ren, would I even ask you to stay for dinner? Haha!¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed too. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Shu Jingyi smiled as he clinked his ss with Gu Xiaoshan, and Gu Xiaoshan too toasted him, ¡°Hahaha!¡± Such harmoniousughter, but Renzi instead felt that something was not quite right. However, he could not understand why, and since he could not understand it, he might as well not just think of it, and continue enjoying his meat. Renzi buried his head in the food, moving on to the ice cream after themb. This dinner naturally only ended after Renzi said he was full, and Shu Jingyi and Gu Xiaoshan were already done eating for quite some time, only that Renzi had not noticed it. After the meal, Shu Jingyi walked to the piano in the dining room and took a seat, ying a melody smoothly. Unfortunately Renzi, stuffed to the gills, was sprawled in his seat in satisfaction, in a fooda, and did not get affected by Shu Jingyi¡¯s artistic air. After he finished ying, Shu Jingyi looked at the object of his objection. From the other person¡¯s nk look and burps, he realised that he had just cast pearls before a swine. However, he was not very bothered by it, as this was one of Renzi¡¯s many adorable quirks. Gu Xiaoshan too noticed Shu Jingyi¡¯s look, and was even unhappier that he had yed a song with a woo-ing implication for Renzi. His only constion was that Renzi did not catch on to it. Of course, he was still on guard, afraid that a mishap would happen that night. As though he had seen Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s vignce, Shu Jingyi then gave a very considerate suggestion, ¡°The two of you are so close, would you like to have rooms next to each other?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°It doesn¡¯t have to be next to each other, we can also stay in the same room.¡± Shu Jingyiughed back, ¡°No, it¡¯ll make me seem like I¡¯m very stingy, that I can¡¯t even give my esteemed guests their own rooms.¡± Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan were given rooms next to each other. Gu Xiaoshan confirmed that they were not on the same storey as Shu Jingyi, and were also in different wings. They were pretty much on the opposite ends of the manor ¡ª and this was even something told to them by Shu Jingyi ¡°carelessly¡±, like he wanted to prove his ¡°innocence¡± to Gu Xiaoshan, so that Gu Xiaoshan need not be so vignt against him. As they headed to their rooms, Shu Jingyi purposely told Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°You can sleep without any worries, it¡¯s very safe here. Our regtions are very strict, no one from the manor woulde knock on your doors at night.¡± Gu Xiaoshan never believed in gentlemen¡¯s agreements, but he still smiled back with a gentleman¡¯s wave, ¡°I also feel that there wouldn¡¯t be any unruly thieves and rascals here.¡± Shu Jingyiughed, ¡°There¡¯s a hunting gun in every room. Whoeveres in, you can just shoot them.¡± Renzi turned pale, ¡°So vicious?¡± Listening to Gu Xiaoshan and Shu Jingyi¡¯s discussion, Yu Yunren was silently worried, with wolves and thieves around, the security here is too terrible. Renzi was still seriously considering whether to hug the hunting rifle to sleep, but as he thought about it, ording to his character, he would probably end up shooting himself instead of the thief, and so gave up on that idea. Gu Xiaoshan saw the anxiousness on Renzi¡¯s face, andughingly asked him, ¡°Why? You¡¯re still scared?¡± Renzi mumbled, ¡°Mr Shu and you made it sound so scary.¡± ¡°You should also be more cautious.¡± Gu Xiaoshan said grumpily. ¡°Do you remember what I said?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Renzi gave a firm nod. ¡°Don¡¯t go out at night, I¡¯ll be carried off by a wolf.¡± Chapter 50 Chapter 50 Gu Xiaoshan still felt worried, but he could not make it so obvious, for fear of breaching propriety. He thought, he might as well just stay in the same room as Renzi, only to see that Renzi had already scrambled into his room fearfully and closed the door. It would be awkward for Gu Xiaoshan to say anything now, and so he entered the room next to Renzi. When Renzi came out from his shower, he saw a message from Mr Shu when he picked up his phone. ¡°Release me from the cklist first, alright?¡± Renzi then remembered that Gu Xiaoshan had previously cklisted Mr Shu on his phone. Renzi opened his social media app, released Mr Shu, and sent him a sentence, ¡°Sorry, haha. It was a misunderstanding.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. Can I tell you something?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± ¡°But you can¡¯t tell Gu Xiaoshan about it.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°It can be considered our ¡®surprise¡¯ for him, how about that?¡± A surprise for Brother Xiaoshan? This sounds like a great idea. Renzi asked, ¡°What surprise?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you promise to make wine for me? Let¡¯s make a bottle for Gu Xiaoshan too?¡± Renzi did like this suggestion. He liked wine, and he liked Gu Xiaoshan. To gift Gu Xiaoshan a botttle of wine he made seemed like a good idea. Since it was a ¡°surprise¡±, naturally he could not inform Gu Xiaoshan about it beforehand. Renzi suddenly had a bright idea, and felt that he really was a genius ¡ª having to repress his excitement with nowhere to release it, and could not tell Gu Xiaoshan about it, he then sent a message to his older brother. ¡°What do you think about confessing with a bottle of wine that I made? The bottle will be custom-made, and when the wine in it depletes, the confession carved on the bottle will be revealed...¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re referring to the trick Dad used to confess to Mom in the past?¡± Yu Yuntao replied. Renzi was taken aback. ¡°I thought this idea would be something original that I came up with... Why has Dad never told me about it!¡± ¡°Because he failed, so he didn¡¯t tell you. It was because he got drunk a few days ago, and ended up spilling it to me.¡± ¡°How did it fail?¡± Renzi was surprised. ¡°This is such a great idea!¡± ¡°It is quite a good idea. However, on that day when Dad brought the bottle out with Mom, thinking to confess, a hooligan on the street harassed Mom. In a fit of anger, Dad smashed the bottle on the hooligan¡¯s head.¡± ¡°Yeah... That sounds like Dad...¡± Renzi was resigned, ¡°But I shouldn¡¯t meet a hooligan on the street that would harass Brother Xiaoshan, right?¡± ¡°Yup, that¡¯s true. However, I still think you shouldn¡¯t be so eager to confess. If you don¡¯t seed, wouldn¡¯t it be very awkward? What happens if you can¡¯t even be friends after that?¡± Renzi was frustrated. ¡°Then how? If I keep worrying about that, then I¡¯ll never get to confess my entire life!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I mean,¡± Yu Yunren answered. ¡°Towards this sort of old pro, you¡¯ll need to have an old pro sort of tricks to deal with him, and have a good strategy on how to attack and withdraw. For example, if you confess on April Fools¡¯ Day and he doesn¡¯t ept it, you can just brush it off as a joke.¡± Renzi was enlightened. ¡°Oh, now I understand. I¡¯ll be brewing this wine with Mr Shu. If Brother Xiaoshan rejects it, then I¡¯ll just tell him it¡¯s Mr Shu who wanted to confess to him!¡± Yu Yunren was dumbfounded. ¡°Huh???!!! What???!!!¡± After a while, Yu Yunren said, ¡°In that case, if Gu Xiaoshan epts Shu Jingyi, wouldn¡¯t you be the one getting a shock instead?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that there¡¯s nothing between the both of them? Brother Xiaoshan has said himself that he has no such feelings for Mr Shu too. So, Brother Xiaoshan would definitely not ept him.¡± Yu Yuntao had not expect that Renzi would think of this, but still felt that something was awkward about them. ¡°I feel that there¡¯s something wrong with this picture.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Why are you so close with Shu Jingyi?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just making a new friend.¡± Renzi¡¯s personality was really that sunny. ¡°If not?¡± ¡°Sure, as long as it doesn¡¯t end up like He Jun.¡± ¡°How can that be?¡± Renzi said. ¡°Mr Shu is not that kind of person.¡± Yu Yunren himself did not understand why he felt like that. But as he was not very familiar with the situation, he only said, ¡°Maybe you won¡¯t want to listen to what I¡¯m saying. But I feel that you should not let President Shu involve himself in this matter. After all, this is something between you and Gu Xiaoshan.¡± Renzi pondered over it, and also felt that Yu Yuntao made sense. ¡°If these two people ended up together with my assistance, wouldn¡¯t I be an idiot?¡± Renzi finally understood. ¡°Hah, I¡¯m not a fool!¡± Yu Yunren, who believed that he was ¡°not a fool¡±, felt that he should handle his confession to Gu Xiaoshan himself. However, as he had promised to pick grapes with Mr Shu, he had to keep his words. After all, this was also part of the process towards his confession, and he had made a promise to him first. He set his rm before going to bed. Before the sun even rose, he woke up at the time he had agreed with Shu Jingyi. Shu Jingyi said that this type of grapes had to be picked before sunrise. The unproductive Yu Yunren, who was the vice president of the Yu family¡¯s alcohol business, did actually know that there were certain species of grapes that had such requirements. The grapes had to be picked before the sun rise, and the rays of the sun would affect the quality of the grapes to a certain degree. Yu Yunren appeared at the back door of the manor at 4am in the morning. Holding a light, the butler greeted him with a smile, ¡°Mr Shu has been waiting for you.¡± Renzi suddenly had an impression as though he was sneaking out to have an affair in the middle of the night. Behind the manor was an average-sized vineyard for Shu Jingyi¡¯s wines. Renzi wore a heamp, gloves on his hands, and he even had a bamboo basket hanging from his waist, and he started picking grapes with Shu Jingyi. Towards the inexperienced Renzi¡¯s clumsiness, Shu Jingyi guided him patiently, only urging him. ¡°The ones by the side are not important. If the grapes have rotted, just throw them away. You don¡¯t have to feel bad and save the money for me.¡± Renzi followed his instructions and slowly picked bunches of grapes by cutting down them with a pair of scissors. If there were any spoilt ones, whether they were already rotten or they had been identally damaged by him, he just threw them aside, fully encapsting the spirit of ¡°every bottle of wine from the Yu family is a luxury good¡±. As they picked, Renzi began to feel bored, and so started chatting with Shu Jingyi. ¡°By the way, you haven¡¯t told me how old you are.¡± ¡°You¡¯re asking me so directly?¡± Shu Jingyiughed. ¡°If I¡¯m ady, would you still be so straightforward?¡± ¡°Tsk, how can youpare it like this? Ady is ady, and a man is a man.¡± Renzi thought nothing of it. ¡°If you were ady, I would never sleep in the same carriage as you, and meet you alone in the middle of the night.¡± ¡°Right,¡± Shu Jingyi adjusted Renzi¡¯s heamp. ¡°Maybe you should seriously consider this problem.¡± ¡°W-what problem?¡± Renzi was confused.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a bachelor.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Renzi nodded. ¡°You are.¡± ¡°And you¡¯re also a bachelor.¡± Shu Jingyi paused, then asked, ¡°What do you think two bachelors can do when they¡¯re together?¡± ¡°Uhh...¡± Renzi thought about what he usually did with Hei Zi and his group of scoundrel friends. ¡°Gambling, drinking, having fun. Of course, I don¡¯t whore around. If you want a friend to apany you for that...¡± Shu Jingyi could not resistughing, and said a little helplessly, ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant...¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Renzi rxed, ¡°I thought you were going to ask me to visit prostitutes with you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll never have such thoughts.¡± Shu Jingyi answered firmly. ¡°Oh, that¡¯s nice.¡± Renzi smiled, ¡°I also know that you¡¯re not a person like this.¡± Shu Jingyi smiled back at him, ¡°Then what sort of person do you think I am?¡± ¡°I think you¡¯re a quite well-educated gentleman.¡± ¡°Then you¡¯ve made a huge mistake.¡± Shu Jingyi shook his head. Renzi was quite startled. ¡°It¡¯s hard for me to understand what you just said! Do you mean to call yourself ill-bred?¡± ¡°Yes, what¡¯s wrong with admitting to it?¡± Shu Jingyi responded. ¡°People who are close to me all know that my family background is rathercking. My father¡¯s a bastard, and my mother¡¯s a whore.¡± This sudden ount scared Renzi to the point where he nearly dropped the grapes in his hand. ¡°Ah... Ah... Uhh... You can just talk about this like that?¡± Shu Jingyi smiled, his eyes curving, ¡°I can say it.¡± It meant, if other people said this, he would definitely kill them. Renzi did not understand the implications of Shu Jingyi¡¯s words, but as he was not a person who could say something like ¡°your mother¡¯s a whore¡±, he managed to avoid this trouble. Shu Jingyi noticed Renzi¡¯s difort, and so changed the topic. ¡°I think we¡¯ve picked enough grapes. Now we can move on to the next step.¡± Chapter 51 Chapter 51 ¡°The next step? Are we going to start making the wine?¡± Renzi asked curiously. In the vineyard was a small workshop. As Shu Jingyi had made arrangements beforehand, the lights were on, and a professional was already waiting inside. They actually had not picked a lot of grapes, but it did not matter as they were not brewing a barrel of wine. Just a little would be enough, as they were only doing it for fun. Shu Jingyi separated the grapes into two baskets, one he passed to the professional, the other he held on to it. Renzi asked, ¡°Why do they have to be separated into two baskets?¡± ¡°Since we¡¯ve said that we were going to prepare a gift for Gu Xiaoshan, so we should make the wine together. As for mine, I¡¯m already very happy that you¡¯ve picked the grapes for me, the rest doesn¡¯t matter.¡± The biggest reason was because Shu Jingyi felt that the wine made by the professional would have less issues. As the final product would not enter his own digestive system, and instead go into the guts of his ¡°love rival¡±, together with his sleepiness, Shu Jingyi went through the process of wine making in a very pdash manner. Even Renzi, a careless person, could barely watch him continue. ¡°Just randomly throwing everything together and pounding it is enough?¡± Shu Jingyi replied, ¡°Our household is not very particr about the process.¡± Renzi epted this exnation. After they bottled up the wine, Shu Jingyi left the farm with Renzi. By then, the sky had already brightened. Shu Jingyi smiled at him, ¡°Are you going back to sleep some more? Or would you like to have breakfast?¡± Renzi responded, ¡°I think I¡¯ll go back to bed. I¡¯ll have breakfastter, if not we¡¯ll be discovered by Brother Xiaoshan!¡± ¡°True, then it won¡¯t be a ¡®surprise¡¯ anymore.¡± Shu Jingyi hooked his little finger with Renzi. ¡°Remember to keep it a secret.¡± Renzi returned to his room. He did not manage to sleep for too long before he was woken up by Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s knock on his door. When Renzi woke up due to the noise, he looked at the clock and scratched his head, resigned. ¡°Brother Xiaoshan really always wakes up early no matter what!¡± Renzi went to open the door, but saw that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face was a little unfriendly. ¡°What happened? Did you not sleep well?¡± Gu Xiaoshan made his way into Renzi¡¯s room and smiled. ¡°You went out?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Renzi looked at Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s elegant smile, but felt shivers run down his back. ¡°N-no, no... Why would you say that?¡± The fury in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s heart burned brighter. This kiddo even learnt to lie now! All for that Shu Jingyi! ¡°Oh?¡± Gu Xiaoshan leisurely sat down on the couch in Renzi¡¯s room, his ankle on his knee. ¡°Take a seat too.¡± Renzi¡¯s scalp tingled, and sat on the couch. He sat up straight stiffly, guilt on his face. ¡°Do you still remember what you promised mest night?¡± Renzi replied dully, ¡°Yes, to not go out at night.¡± ¡°Yes, it was out of concern for you.¡± Gu Xiaoshan spoke reasonably, and sighed. ¡°If you really needed to go out, would I stop you? If you told me about it, I would even go with you! Even if you don¡¯t tell me about it, there¡¯s no need for you to lie to me. Does it mean you don¡¯t trust me? Won¡¯t this make me feel sad?¡± Hearing his, Renzi suddenly felt that his actions were very uneptable. He was very ashamed, and nearly knelt on the ground. ¡°No, no it¡¯s not like this! Brother Xiaoshan, I¡¯m sorry! I didn¡¯t mean it like this!¡± ¡°Then how did you mean it?¡± Gu Xiaoshan asked. Renzi let the cat out of the bag. ¡°I wanted to give Brother Xiaoshan a surprise, so I went to pick grapes with Mr Shu to make wine for you. So, I couldn¡¯t tell you about it.¡± When Gu Xiaoshan heard this exnation, he was a little annoyed and irritated. However, that was all towards Shu Jingyi. As for Renzi, he did quite like the idea, and so said, ¡°You¡¯re actually spending so much effort, silly.¡± Renzi washed up and went to the dining room for breakfast with Gu Xiaoshan. Shu Jingyi was already waiting there. He probably had not went back to bed, and so was early. Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°President Shu has woken up so early, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve been waiting for a long time.¡± ¡°No, no, I just woke up.¡± Shu Jingyi greeted the two guests. The servants also started bringing out the breakfast items. Renzi focused on buttering his toast, not daring to lift his head. He kept feeling guilty ¡ª no matter whether it was towards Gu Xiaoshan or Shu Jingyi. Shu Jingyi then started a carefree chat with Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°Would you two be staying for lunch?¡± ¡°That¡¯s too much trouble for President Shu.¡± Gu Xiaoshan answered. ¡°We¡¯ve already disturbed President Shust night. Later on, we¡¯ll be leaving, thank you for your hospitality.¡± Shu Jingyiughed, ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯m also very lonely here by myself. Instead, I have to thank you two for apanying me.¡± As he said this, he smiled at Renzi. Renzi chewed on his toast with a confused look on his face. Gu Xiaoshan instead cut in, ¡°Also, has Renzi¡¯s wine been bottled up? We¡¯ll bring it with us when we leaveter. Who knows when we¡¯lle back again? Like this, we can also save President Shu the effort of bringing it over.¡± Shu Jingyi¡¯s face changed subtly. He gazed at Renzi. ¡°Didn¡¯t we say that this was a secret between the both of us? We even crossed our little fingers on it, but it actually didn¡¯t count.¡± Renzi lowered his head guilty and continued chewing his bread. Gu Xiaoshan exined on his behalf. ¡°No, no, he tried to hide it. However, he¡¯s never been to keep anything from me. It¡¯s been like this since he was a kid. Heheh.¡± ¡°Heheh.¡± Shu Jingyi chuckled in return. ¡°However, the wine has just been bottled. If it¡¯s taken out now, the conditions of the fermentation cannot be controlled.¡± Gu Xiaoshan responded, ¡°It¡¯s fine. The temperature recently has been quite suitable for fermentation anyway. cing it in the car, there¡¯s also no direct sunlight on it, it¡¯s ok. Just like how ordinary people also don¡¯t have a temperature control when they ferment the wine, it¡¯s the same thing.¡± Shu Jingyi then asked his stuff to deliver the sealed wine bottle to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s car. Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi both got in as well. Gu Xiaoshan stared at them like an owl, and so Shu Jingyi was unable to disy any excessive amount of intimate actions as he bade them farewell. He still had the same thought, Gu Xiaoshan really watches over him very tightly, guarding against him as though he was a thief. When they were in the car, Renzi finally could not help but ask Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°How did you find out that I left the room?¡± ¡°I knew it immediately after I saw your face. This time, I¡¯ll let it go, but don¡¯t try to hide anything from me in the future.¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s tone was very convincing, and so Renzi believed that Gu Xiaoshan was very perceptive. Hepletely did not realize that he had been exposed through his WeChat. After they got off the car, the wine bottle was delivered by the staff to Renzi¡¯s room. Gu Xiaoshan asked, ¡°Do you want someone to send it to the wine cer to keep a control over the temperature?¡± ¡°No need, didn¡¯t you say that ordinary people have no need for that? Also, we¡¯ve never drank such a crudely brewed wine before, let¡¯s try doing it the old-school way.¡± Gu Xiaoshan thought, you can¡¯t even get used to Shu Jingyi¡¯s malt liquor. Now you want to try the old-fashioned method of brewing wine, you definitely won¡¯t like it. However, he still smiled at him. ¡°Sure, whatever you want.¡± Renzi then eagerly waited for the grape juice to turn into wine. ¡°Say, when my grapes turn into wine, can I confess then?¡± Renzi sent a message to Yu Yuntao, asking him for a solution to his romance troubles. Towards Renzi¡¯s asional disy of culture, Yu Yuntao did not really get it. ¡°What does this have to do with grapes?¡± ¡°It really seems like there¡¯s nothing to do with it.¡± However, Renzi felt very twisted it over it. ¡°But I really want to confess my feelings! I¡¯m about to be unable to hold it back anymore! Every day, when I see Brother Xiaoshan, I feel that he¡¯s really too fucking handsome! Also, Shu Jingyi keepsing over and hanging out with us. C Country is now in autumn, and the mountains are very cold. I have no choice but to wear long johns, yet this old uncle keeps wearing his shirt leaving a few buttons unbuttoned! He keeps showing off his chest, smiling wickedly. If he¡¯s not trying to seduce anyone, I won¡¯t believe it!¡± ¡°I thought they didn¡¯t work out?¡± Yu Yuntao was quite surprised. ¡°You all said that, that¡¯s why I let down my guard.¡± Renzi was full of grievances. ¡°Now, I feel that there¡¯s something between them. When they talk, it¡¯s like an enigma, and I¡¯m unable to butt in. There really seems to be something going on with them.¡± Miles and miles away, Yu Yuntao was unable to understand the situation personally. Just by listening to what Renzi said, it really did seem suspicious. Yu Yuntao clicked his tongue. ¡°I would never have imagined... Actually, no, I can imagine it. They¡¯re both crooked and use underhand methods, the type to hide a sting under their honey words. Maybe, they really started growing feelings for each other. If Gu Xiaoshan really likes this sort, then it¡¯s truly game over for you.¡± Renzi was about to start crying tragically when he heard what he said. ¡°They won¡¯t! Elder Brother, don¡¯t scare me! Did Ie all the way here to this remote ce to witness their love?¡± Yu Yuntao heard how miserable Renzi was, and so consoled him. ¡°That may not be the case. I also don¡¯t understand this situation. However, it¡¯s better to be safe than sorry. You better keep a close eye on them, and don¡¯t end up letting someone steal him from under your nose.¡± Renzi nodded, but he still felt a little discouraged, as Yu Yuntao¡¯s ¡°If Gu Xiaoshan really likes this sort, then it¡¯s truly game over for you¡± madeplete sense. If it was something more superficial, Renzi could still do some stic surgery and have a makeover. However, to be like Mr Shu, so scheming, in a short period of time, Renzi was really at a quandary. He then asked, extremely anxious, ¡°Old Brother, do you think I have a chance?¡± Yu Yuntao hurriedlyforted him. ¡°Of course! Of course! Actually, if you didn¡¯t mention anything about President Shu, I would have felt that you have made quite a lot of progress.¡± ¡°Huh? Why?¡± Yu Yuntao analysed it for him. ¡°I was thinking, if you flew into his mountain, and Gu Xiaoshan forced you to return, and asked you to stay at home obediently, then you really would have no chance. However, he¡¯s willing to keep you there, and even bring you around to y, I feel that you have a chance.¡± He continued after a pause. ¡°Also, if he really has something going on with President Shu, it should be done behind your back. Why would anyone let you y gooseberry? To check if you¡¯re ripe?¡± Chapter 52 Chapter 52 Renzi¡¯s spirits were immediately bolstered. He was always like this, his emotions rising and falling rapidly. His mood was easily affected, but all in all, he tended to be more happy most of the time. After he hung up, Renzi went to bed with a heart full of longing. He had a night without dreams, and he got up of bed in high spirits. Outside the window, it was drizzling, and it was as though the ce was surrounded with a of mncholy. Renzi stretched his head out of the window, the cold air blew at his face, causing him to shiver. He hurriedly pulled on his long johns to get a solid sense of warmth. The purpose of Renzi waking up so early was to take a stroll in the garden, in hopes of ¡°bumping into¡± Gu Xiaoshan. However, he would also often bump into Shu Jingyi, and he even suspected that Shu Jingyi was just like him,ing here for Gu Xiaoshan. Why else would hee so early in the morning, no matter the weather? Just like usual, Shu Jingyi had the first few buttons of his shirt undone. Standing in the wind, his posture was so straight as though he was a gpole on a golf course. Renzi had a small face. With a huge scarf, half his face was buried in the fuzzy scarf. Two shiny ck eyes were revealed, and he watched Shu Jingyi vigntly. Shu Jingyi smiled at him, ¡°Good morning, President Ren.¡± Although Shu Jingyi had always respectfully addressed him as a president, but Renzi could sense that there was no respect in Shu Jingyi¡¯s tone, and he seemed like he was mocking him instead. Renzi was quite stiff. He nodded at Shu Jingyi and asked, ¡°You¡¯re taking such a long vacation? Don¡¯t you have to take care of business back home?¡± ¡°The world is so globalised now, it doesn¡¯t matter where I am.¡± Shu Jingyi replied with a smile. ¡°You see, isn¡¯t Gu Xiaoshan staying here everyday as well? Why didn¡¯t you ask him if he has to take care of business back home?¡± Renzi judged silently: Always pulling the conversation back to Gu Xiaoshan, this Mr Shu definitely has ulterior motives! Gu Xiaoshan had now also appeared in the drizzle. In the first ce, few people woulde to the garden so early in the morning, not to mention that it was also raining. Although Gu Xiaoshan had the habit of waking up early to exercise, but when it rained, he would prefer staying indoors. Still, he knew that Renzi and Shu Jingyi would often appear there, so he had no choice but to put on his sportswear and pretend to ¡°bump into¡± those people who made him worry while exercising. Renzi recognised Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s figure from afar. He stood up ecstatically, like a long-tailed tit on a branch in spring. Seeing Renzi, Gu Xiaoshan was naturally delighted. But when his eyes fell on Shu Jingyi, they turned hard. Shu Jingyi gave him a smile with nock of politeness in it. Gu Xiaoshan too smiled at him. Renzi grumbled silently, Brother Xiaoshan and Mr Shu are again smiling and gazing at each other meaningfully again... Unwilling to be the gooseberry, Renzi broke the silence. ¡°It¡¯s raining, Brother Xiaoshan is also jogging?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°Yes.¡± Shu Jingyi cracked a joke, ¡°Not afraid of slipping on the wet path?¡± Gu Xiaoshan responded with augh. ¡°This is my territory, I should keep an eye on it.¡± ¡°Afraid of thieves? Haha.¡± ¡°Yes, haha.¡± Renzi still felt that the atmosphere was very strange, but still had no clue how it was strange, and could only sulk alone. Gu Xiaoshan caught Renzi¡¯s arm and led him beneath the porch. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of getting wet in the rain?¡± Renzi¡¯s arm could feel the pressure from Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s palm, and his heart pounded. He watched Gu Xiaoshan who had ran in the rain ¡ª the rain was not too heavy, and did not cause Gu Xiaoshan to be drenched, but instead it dampened Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hair, making it look even darker, and clung to his forehead, and his forehead looked smoother and brighter ¡ª Brother Xiaoshan was really very good looking. When Shu Jingyi saw how Renzi foolishly stared at Gu Xiaoshan, he tossed in the towel. Having exposed his chest for so long in the cold, he still could notpare to an iota of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s charm! The amount of time he spent shaving his chest hair waspletely wasted. Gu Xiaoshan asked Renzi, ¡°Have you had breakfast yes?¡± Renzi slowly shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ll bring you for breakfast then. If you end up going hungry, Uncle Yu would definitely me me for not being hospitable enough.¡± Renzi followed Gu Xiaoshan to the hotel restaurant for breakfast, and Shu Jingyi shameless attached himself to them to freeload breakfast.. Renzi was not very happy about it, then thought about his older brother¡¯s wordsst night ¡ª ¡°if Gu Xiaoshan really likes this sort, then it¡¯s truly game over for you¡±, and ¡°you better keep a close eye on them, and don¡¯t end up letting someone steal him from under your nose¡± ¡ª Renzi finally mustered up his courage, and expressed his unhappiness. ¡°Why do you keep following us?¡± With these words, Shu Jingyi was unexpectedly stunned. Gu Xiaoshan was also quite surprised, but he soon reacted to it. He thought, if it was not raining right now, he would probably have let off some fireworks. Shu Jingyi had an injured look on his face. ¡°Oh, I¡¯m sorry, I thought that we were friends.¡± ¡°Ah... Uh...¡± Renzi was also caught by that reply, and seemed to have sank into embarrassment. How could Gu Xiaoshan let Shu Jingyi gain such sympathy points? He immediately smiled, ¡°Even if we¡¯re friends, you can¡¯t freeload everyday. Having eaten breakfast with us everyday, you haven¡¯t paid for any of it, and my heart really hurts. It¡¯s just that I found it awkward to mention it to you.¡± Renzi thought, Brother Xiaoshan is really very stingy. Shu Jingyi wanted to say something, but Gu Xiaoshan knew that he would definitely be able to portray himself in a good light, so how could he give him that chance? As such, Gu Xiaoshan cut him off, ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s fine. We¡¯ll forget about past matters. Xiaorenzi and I will go and have breakfast, as for you, you can settle it yourself.¡± Gu Xiaoshan then pulled Renzi away, his footsteps as fast as wind. Renzi was dragged along for quite a distance before he recovered his wits. ¡°Why did you call me Xiaorenzi?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was taken aback. He himself also did not know why. In actual fact, if Renzi had not pointed it out, he also did not know that he had called him Xiaorenzi. Gu Xiaoshan thought about it, and felt this name was pretty amusing, soughed, ¡°Why? You don¡¯t like it?¡± ¡°Of course not, it sounds like the name of a eunuch.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was astonished. He really had not thought of it this way, and was entertained by Renzi¡¯s train of thoughts. ¡°I¡¯ve always been calling you Renzi, isn¡¯t it just a difference of one word?¡± Renzi could not ept that, and objected, ¡°Don¡¯t protest! Even if it¡¯s just one word, the difference is very big! I¡¯ve been calling you Brother Xiaoshan all these times, so can I call you Xiaoshanzi now?¡± ¡°Sure,¡± Gu Xiaoshan had no misgivings. ¡°You can call me whatever you like.¡± The first question that popped up in Renzi¡¯s head was: Then, can I call you hubby? Thinking of this, Renzi was mind blown. He did not dare to think about it again, and naturally would not dare to say it out loud. The two of them sat down. The manager was very conscientious, seeing that both of them had been in the rain, he brought them both warm towels. Renzi was very distracted, and nearly bit into the warm towel thinking it was a bun. Gu Xiaoshan wiped his face with the towel as heughed. ¡°What, are you still angry?¡± Renzi shook his head, thinking, Brother Xiaoshan keeps thinking of me as a younger brother, is it because I keep addressing him as an older brother? Actually, we¡¯re of the same generation, why must I keep calling him my older brother? Renzi decided to sever this notion. ¡°Right, why do you always refer to me like a kid, and I have to call you my older brother?¡± Gu Xiaoshan had not expect Renzi to be troubled by this, andughed. ¡°You¡¯re really getting angry over this? You¡¯ve been addressing me like this yourself since you were a kid, I¡¯ve never insisted on being your older brother.¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s words sounded very reasonable. However, Renzi did not want to reason with him, and insisted on being unreasonable. ¡°Oh? That was because I was a kid! Now, I feel that it¡¯s wrong. Aren¡¯t we from the same generation? Addressing you like this makes me feel like I¡¯m one generation below you, I refuse to ept it.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°Fine, fine. So you¡¯re going to start calling me Xiaoshanzi?¡± ¡°There, there¡¯s no need for that.¡± Renzi also did not want to address him like a eunuch. He thought about it. ¡°There¡¯s no need for you to change the way you call me, you can still stick to Renzi. As for me, I¡¯m going to call you Shanzi. Like this, we¡¯ll be equals.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s answer was very straightforward. It was so straightforward that Renzi was a little surprised. He had not expected that Gu Xiaoshan would not care about the form of address! Actually, such names really did not matter to Gu Xiaoshan, he was not very particr about it. Also, he too felt that being so much older now, for Renzi to keep calling him ¡°Brother Xiaoshan¡±, it felt somewhat awkward. For people who were not close to them, when they heard Renzi call him like that for the first time, they would all have a doubtful look on their faces. Getting rid of this ¡°brother¡±bel was pretty good as well ¡ª Gu Xiaoshan thought, since Yu Yuntao returned, Renzi no longer needed this non-blood rted older brother anymore. Renzi felt a small delight thinking that they were now equals. But in truth, could there be an absolute equality in interactions between people? To a certain degree, Gu Xiaoshan was very suitable to be his ¡°older brother¡±. Not based on his age, but his character and behaviour. They had been interacting in this manner for so many years. Renzi was the little brother who was not very intelligent, and everytime something happened, he would have Brother Xiaoshan to deal with it for him. Even with nothing going on, he would maintain that ¡°looking up¡± attitude to Gu Xiaoshan as well. Actually, it was still about the same now. When Renzi called out ¡°Shanzi¡±, his tongue felt tangled, and he felt especially conscious about it, always feeling that he was overstepping boundaries. There were a few times he changed it back to ¡°Brother Xiaoshan¡±, as he was more used to it. Gu Xiaoshan was not bothered by it, as no matter how Renzi addressed him, he would always acknowledge it with a smile. They chatted for a while, and Gu Xiaoshan asked him, ¡°When do you n on returning home?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Renzi was surprised. ¡°Am I disturbing you?¡± ¡°No.¡± Gu Xiaoshan responded. ¡°I¡¯m just afraid that you¡¯ll be bored. In this mountain, there¡¯s nothing fun to do. You don¡¯t really like hunting, and it¡¯s already so cold that you¡¯re wearing long johns.¡± Renzi denied it to his veryst breath. ¡°I¡¯m not, what long johns? I never wear long johns!¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°Oh, but I find it too cold here. I¡¯m nning on going back.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Renzi was surprised again. When he registered what Gu Xiaoshan said, he immediately changed his words. ¡°Then I¡¯m going back too! It¡¯s so boring and cold here!¡± Chapter 53 Chapter 53 Shu Jingyi was actually sitting at a table near them, but was not able to hear their conversation. He could only watch as they chatted animatedly, and was unreconciled with it. Gu Xiaoshan gave Shu Jingyi a side-eye look, then quietly told Renzi, ¡°Say, why don¡¯t we leave him here and head back home first without letting him know?¡± ¡°Is that ok?¡± If it was like usual, Renzi would definitely not agree to such a ¡°joke¡±. After all, to leave without any notice was very impolite. However, Renzi now saw Shu Jingyi as a major rival. As ¡°all is fair in love and war¡±, then, there was no need to talk about being polite. Gu Xiaoshan saw that Renzi was a little tempted, so he goaded him on. ¡°Does it matter? It¡¯s also not something that we must let him know.¡± Having a private agreement with Gu Xiaoshan and concealing it from Shu Jingyi, although it was rude, but it gave Renzi a sense of security and superiority in his love life. Renzi only thought about leaving without any notice, but Gu Xiaoshan had put more thoughts into it. The main thing being that he was still quite bothered about that night when Renzi secretly met Shu Jingyi in the night at his manor. Firstly, he was not happy that Renzi did not listen to his warning and went out, even hiding it from him. Secondly, he was bothered by how Shu Jingyi managed to get in contact with Renzi. Shu Jingyi had already been cklisted on Renzi¡¯s social media, and Renzi¡¯s SIM card had also been reced. How did Shu Jingyi get in contact with Renzi? Gu Xiaoshan was even a little suspicious of that manager who helped him purchase the SIM card. If that manager had really given Shu Jingyi the information, then that would be troublesome. Should he mention it, or should he not? When he was not around, the hotel would be managed by this manager, what would happen then? Luckily, after some scrutinisation, Gu Xiaoshan believed that this should have nothing to do with the manager. There should be awork sniffer in Shu Jingyi¡¯s manor that could retrieve phone numbers. A person with such shady background like Shu Jingyi would definitely be able to easily get such a device that cost about six or seven US dors, as it was not some ultra powerful hacking device. However, it was not possible that Shu Jingyi had made ast minute purchase of this device. His manor must have long had it already, and this made Gu Xiaoshan quite ufortable. Although the Shu family had imed they had left such shady dealings behind, and that their business back home were all legal, but it was said that in C Country, they still had some fingers in their past businesses there. Gu Xiaoshan felt a little apprehensive about it, and that it would be better if they drew a line with Shu Jingyi, whether it was with him, or Renzi. Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi nned their trip, and only sent Shu Jingyi a message when they were at the airport. They said that due to sudden matters, they were unable to bid him goodbye properly. They had to go now, bye. They were on the ne now, they had to shut their phones off, bye. The two of them soon returned to their city. Renzi was exhausted, and fell deeply asleep in the car as Gu Xiaoshan drove him back to the Yu home. Seeing Old Mister Yu, Gu Xiaoshan had to be polite, and made some smalltalk. Old Mister Yu looked like his usual self, and his tone was just like normal. As such, Gu Xiaoshan thought, it seems like Uncle Yu only knows that Renzi is gay now, but he doesn¡¯t know that Renzi¡¯s chasing after me. As for Old Mister Yu, he was thinking, seems like there¡¯s still nothing between them. This Renzi, after chasing a person halfway around the world, he still didn¡¯t manage to achieve anything, how embarrassing! Gu Xiaoshan had quite a lot of respect for Old Mister Yu. It was not because Old Mister Yu was an elder, but because it was known that Old Mister Yu should not be antagonised, as he could do anything and everything when he was upset. Everyone had a certain status in society, and no one wanted to damage their rtionship with Old Mister Yu, and hence, this allowed Old Mister Yu to gain control over the asion no matter where he was. When Renzi woke up, he found himself already lying in his bed at home, and was a little dazed. I really miss Brother Xiaoshan... Renzi thought, then tried correcting himself. No, it¡¯s Shanzi... Shanzi sounds so awkward, it¡¯s so much easier to just call him Hubby. Thinking about this, Renzi¡¯s heart started pounding again. He really should grasp the opportunity to be able to call Brother Xiaoshan his hubby as soon as possible. Gu Xiaoshan did not know that he had beenbelled as ¡°hubby¡± already. As per his habit, he returned to his apartment in the city to ce his luggage there. On the way, he kept wanting to smack his own head, what exactly had happened? After doing so much, and running to another country to avoid Renzi, he now ended up personally bringing Renzi home. What was this? Sweeping these thoughts aside, Gu Xiaoshan could still focus on his work. Coming back, he immediately jumped back into his work, partly to ignore his feelings about Renzi. However, other people did not treat it as anything special, as Gu Xiaoshan had always been a workaholic. Gu Xiaoshan felt that all his projects and work ns were enough to take up the space in his brain, but he could not help admiring himself for being so outstanding. His brain could not only handle his work, but there was still space within to think of Renzi. Sticking to him like ster, and having chased him halfway around the world, Renzi recently had not appeared in front of him. However, he still kept sending him him messages. ¡°Shan, are you there?¡± ¡°Ahh, it¡¯s not that I missed out typing ¡°zi¡±, it just that I don¡¯t think it sounds nice.¡± ¡°Do you think I can call you Xiaoshan?¡± ¡°Xiaoshan, how are you?¡± ¡°No, I think it¡¯s better if I stick to Brother Xiaoshan?¡± ... Towards these forms of address, Renzi could probably write eight hundred words on them. Gu Xiaoshan dismissed them all with augh. In the end, he kindly replied Renzi. ¡°No matter how you address me, it¡¯s all good.¡± Renzi thought, as expected, it¡¯s best to call him hubby. However, how could he say this out now? Of course, he still had to confess his feelings first. He was not a man who would randomly call others his hubby! Renzi then sent him another message. ¡°What time would you finish work? My wine is done fermenting, shall I bring it to your apartment tonight?¡± Gu Xiaoshan had nned on staying overnight in his office. However, after seeing Renzi¡¯s message, he thought about it, and changed his mind, deciding to head back home. He also agreed to Renzi¡¯s request, and would be happy to try out his new wine. He thought, he should take a photo with Renzi and the wine and post it on his social media. Then, he¡¯ll tag Shu Jingyi in it, and thank him for providing the grapes out of friendship. On this rare asion where Gu Xiaoshan finished work on time, Xu Yunyun was extremely happy. This was because if the boss did not go off work, the secretary would not be able to leave as well. Xu Yunyun was very tired of this boss who basically lived in the office, he was essentially this generation¡¯s Huang Shiren 1. Worse still, he was a Huang Shiren who did not go around taking advantage of girls! To a certain degree, Xu Yunyun was quite willing to be taken advantage of, but too bad Gu Xiaoshan was gay. However, Xu Yunyun thought about it in another way. Her boss was also so stingy towards his lovers, there was no point being taken advantage of. When Gu Xiaoshan reached the car park, he saw someone walking towards him, smiling and waving. That person was not Yu Yunren ¡ª he also was not sure who he was, but he did look somewhat familiar. Since he could not remember, he thought that he must have met him in some business asion previously, and so did not dare to slight him. He smiled back, ¡°You¡¯re looking for me?¡± The other person seemed to be very enthusiastic upon seeing Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve been waiting for you here for many days!¡± ¡ª This sounded a little suspicious. Gu Xiaoshan frowned, but maintained his smile. ¡°Umm, sorry, you are?¡± ¡°I¡¯m your rtive!¡± That person hurriedly exined. ¡°I¡¯m, I¡¯m your younger brother!¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face immediately turned frosty. He remembered on what asion he had seen this person now ¡ª Tang Guoguo¡¯s funeral. That person who called himself his younger brother pulled out a folder. ¡°I¡¯m really Tang Guoguo¡¯s biological son, take a look at this...¡± With the words Tang Guoguo, Gu Xiaoshan could only hear a buzzing in his head. In his ears was a whirlwind of ¡°love¡±, ¡°love¡±. Gu Xiaoshan was vexed, and waved him off, ¡°No, I don¡¯t know you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m really your rtive!¡± That brother followed Gu Xiaoshan, unwilling to give up. Gu Xiaoshan asked coldly, ¡°Rtive? Is yourst name Gu?¡± That brother was taken aback, and his face too turned icy. He snorted, ¡°We both came from the same womb, why are you acting all high and mighty? Just because your father is rich? Today, I¡¯m here to discuss privately with you. Tang Guoguo has given all her shares to you, it¡¯spletely not with thew. If youply with thews, and willing give me some of the shares, I¡¯ll let it go. If not, I¡¯ll see you in court!¡± Gu Xiaoshan understood the purpose of this person¡¯s presence, and he rxed, smiling. ¡°Then I¡¯ll see you in court.¡± That brother was rmed. Seeing that Gu Xiaoshan was about to leave, he chased after him, speaking shamelessly, ¡°If this bes a case, we¡¯ll all lose our dignity. We¡¯ll waste time and effort!¡± Gu Xiaoshan had no words for the capricious attitude of this brother, a disgust welling up within him. However, he still maintained hisposure and smiled, ¡°You¡¯re wrong. You¡¯ll be the only one wasting time and effort! I have a legal team, I¡¯m not afraid of this.¡± That brother was unresigned. ¡°You¡¯re already so rich, why do you have to squabble with me over this! Can¡¯t you just treat it as though it¡¯s a minor expense, that you happened to just drop some money by ident? If we calcte it, the amount might be even lesser than hiring a top tierwyer!¡± ¡°Yes, a court case would need money. We¡¯ll drag it out. Between you and me, we¡¯ll see who will end in dire straits first.¡± Gu Xiaoshan then signalled to the security guard to chase away this ¡°unrted person¡±. When the security guard realised that Gu Xiaoshan had been harassed, he was also very apologetic. He continuously apologised to Gu Xiaoshan, and promised that this person would never again have the chance to enter the office building. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s mood had been greatly affected, and on his way home, he was feeling quite repressed. When he entered the lift of the apartment building, he felt the air bing even more oppressive. The memories to do with Tang Guoguo haunted him like ghosts, and all he could hear was the sounds of the ocean waves. The memories that mingled with the salty sea breeze and thick perfume, together with how Tang Guoguo hugged him and wailed in his ears ¡ª he was starting to feel nauseated. The door of the lift opened, and he stepped into his ce. There were candles flickering, and roses in vases, setting a romantic scene. On the ss dining table was a bottle of wine, whose colour was like that of a rose ¡ª when Gu Xiaoshan saw this scene, he was a little confused. His brain was still in a chaotic state, and did not immediately register what was happening. By then, Renzi had already ran out and tugged Gu Xiaoshan to his seat, and smiled brightly, ¡°Here, you¡¯ll have the first ss.¡± Renzi opened the bottle, and poured out the red wine that looked as smooth as silk. He was quite satisfied with it. ¡°The wine has a pretty good colour!¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed woodenly. He drank the first mouthful, and his brows knitted. It was also thanks to this unpleasant tasting wine that Gu Xiaoshan returned to his usual self, and he looked at Renzi. Renzi was startled. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Gu Xiaoshan wanted to say that the wine was too fucking awful, but after some deliberation, he instead said, ¡°It¡¯s a little... sour...¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be?!¡± Renzi did not believe him, and poured himself a ss. After drinking it, he said, ¡°It¡¯s too fucking awful.¡± Then, Renzi was distressed, feeling that everything he had meticulously nned had been destroyed by his stupidity and clumsiness. ¡°I... I really can¡¯t do anything well!¡± Gu Xiaoshan hurriedly consoled him. ¡°No, it¡¯s just a little sour. It might be a problem with the grapes. Also, some wine tend to be more sour.¡± Gu Xiaoshan then closed his eyes and finished the whole ss of wine. He pressed down on the nausea he felt, and smiled slightly. ¡°Actually, I feel that the wine is just nice, it¡¯s not too sweet.¡± ¡°Really?¡± As expected, Renzi believed Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°If you like it, have some more!¡± Renzi lifted up the bottle, about to pour more for Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan quickly stopped him. ¡°No, no, I.. I... I still have to workter, I can¡¯t drink too much.¡± He then quickly reced the cork into the bottle and said, ¡°Since you don¡¯t like it, don¡¯t drink anymore. Just leave it.¡± ¡ª But part of the n for his love confession was to finish up most of the wine! Renzi was anxious, thinking about it, he yanked out the cork from the bottle and poured himself another ss. ¡°Since Brother Xiaoshan can¡¯t drink, I¡¯ll drink it. I¡¯ll taste it again to see if the sourness is just nice!¡± Gu Xiaoshan saw that Renzi was about to do something crazy, and quickly stopped him. He then diverted his attention to another topic. ¡°I think you shouldn¡¯te to my office for now.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes rounded. ¡°Did I do anything wrong?¡± Gu Xiaoshan exined, ¡°No, it¡¯s just that recently Tang Guoguo¡¯s illegitimate son has been looking for me for money. He even loitered around thepany¡¯s car park for many days to watch me, it doesn¡¯t feel safe. Once this is settled, you cane over and y again.¡± ¡°Oh...¡± Renzi also became grave. He recalled the absent look on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face when he just came home, which was very simr to how he looked during Tang Guoguo¡¯s funeral. Renzi¡¯s heart seized. ¡°Is it true that Tang Guoguo had tried bring you along tomit suicide?¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s temples started to throb. ¡°Yes... It¡¯s true.¡± Renzi¡¯s head lowered. ¡°So... so do you feel that she was a bad person?¡± Gu Xiaoshan paused when he heard this, unable to give a response, feelingplicated about it. He had never thought about this question, as he naturally resented his mother. However, in his heart, he had all sorts of emotions towards her, and it was hard to define his feelings. He had also never discussed this issue with anyone before, including his father and sister. To suddenly open his heart to someone about this matter was very difficult for him. Maybe it was because the wine was too awful, so he could be somewhat honest with Renzi. ¡°I don¡¯t know, she kept saying that she wasn¡¯t looking for death, but for love.¡± ¡°Love?¡± Renzi was taken aback. Gu Xiaoshan spread his palms out. ¡°Yes, this even made me feel that love is something very disgusting.¡± ¡°Ah...¡± Renzi felt like a bucket of cold water was dumped over him. Gu Xiaoshan shook his head. He saw that Renzi¡¯s face had turned pale, and it reminded him of that day they were at the sea behind Tang Guoguo¡¯s home. He remembered how Renzi sank in the sea, his face white, and his mumblings... Gu Xiaoshan suddenly asked, ¡°What is the meaning of ¡®you¡¯ll be the Arturo Merino Benitez¡¯ ?¡± Renzi¡¯s face reddened, thinking, he¡¯s already asking about it, now that the atmosphere¡¯s like this, at most I¡¯ll just die trying! Renzi then tossed another ss of wine down, and summoned his courage. ¡°Because no matter which flight I take from our country, to go to the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, I will have to make a transfer...¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not get it. ¡°Yes, then?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have to change flights!¡± Renzi eximed loudly. ¡°I am turning gay for you, do you understand?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was stunned. It was not clear if it was because he was surprised by Renzi¡¯s sudden increase in volume, or trying to digest the homonyms of turning gay and changing flights 2 Renzi was very loud, almost yelling. His face turned extremely red like a tomato because of his shyness. He spoke gruffly, ¡°I... I like you! It¡¯s because of you, that¡¯s why I became gay! Do you understand?¡± It was as though lightning had struck Gu Xiaoshan. From Renzi¡¯s looks and expressions, he had long known that Renzi liked him. However, when Renzi professed his feelings for him so loudly, Gu Xiaoshan was still astounded by it, like seeing fireworks exploding in the sky for the first time. ¡°You...¡± Gu Xiaoshan again started to retreat behind his protective shell. ¡°Are you making a joke?¡± Although he had been warned that Gu Xiaoshan most likely would not believe that he really liked him, but seeing how Gu Xiaoshan doubted his feelings, Renzi was dismayed. ¡°Who, who¡¯s making a joke!¡± Renzi rushed in front of Gu Xiaoshan, grabbing his cor and pulling him up from his chair. ¡°I want to be your husband!¡± Then, Renzi went on tiptoes, lifting his head to kiss Gu Xiaoshan. As their lips were about to meet, Gu Xiaoshan suddenly pushed him away. With this motion, Renzi was dispirited. He wanted to say something, but a thing that made him even more dejected happened ¡ª Gu Xiaoshan covered his mouth, ran to the bathroom, and vomited. ¡ª It¡¯s cold, it¡¯s cold. Renzi¡¯s heart hadpletely turned cold... Renzi thought that due to Tang Guoguo, Gu Xiaoshan really felt disgust towards love. He has already reminded me about it, but I still seeked love from him, of course he would be disgusted... Gu Xiaoshan was vomiting badly in the bathroom. He thought, even Renzi would make me feel disgusted? Does this mean it¡¯s hopeless for me already? Neither one of them thought about the possibility that the bacteria in the wine had exceeded the safe consumption level. Chapter 54 Chapter 54 Renzi¡¯s brash tone just now was not because he was bold or confident. It was the exact opposite, he was afraid, embarrassed, and so spoke brusquely on purposed, and it did not matter even if his face turned red. He had sailed in today, giving his utmost effort, only to be rejected, exhausted. His courage had beenpletely wiped up, and Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s reaction worsened the impact. He basically had nowhere to hide, wishing desperately that he could dig a hole to escape, and no longer see anyone else. Picking up the wine bottle he had spent so much time on, he got a taxi and flew back home. At home, he felt giddy, but thought that it was because he was too heartbroken. Uncorking the bottle again, he drank directly from it. Full of sorrow, his eyes clouded, and he sent a text to his brother. ¡°Brother Xiaoshan hates me! He¡¯s disgusted by me! I don¡¯t want to live anymore!¡± Yu Yuntao was on a date with Zhi Xuan. When he saw this message, his brow creased. Zhi Xuan was also quite resigned. ¡°Give him a call first to see what¡¯s going on?¡± Yu Yuntao called him, but no one answered. He then called his dad to check on the situation. Old Mister Yu and Yu Yuntao naturally did not feel that Renzi¡¯s ¡°I don¡¯t want to live anymore¡± was said in seriousness. However, the heartbreak should be real, so they should still show some concern. Old Mister Yu asked the butler, ¡°Is Second Young Master back already?¡± ¡°He¡¯s back, but it seems like he¡¯s drunk.¡± Both Old Mister Yu and the butler went to knock on Renzi¡¯s door. Renzi had no response, and his door was even locked. The butler asked, ¡°Should I go get the keys?¡± Old Mister Yu sneered. ¡°Only sissies need keys!¡± He then kicked the door with a foot, but due to his age, his strength was not as powerful as before. Old Mister Yu nearly fell, but thanks to the butler¡¯s quick reflexes, he managed to catch him. The two of them walked in and got a shock. On the floor was a shattered wine bottle, and the room was filled with a strong stench of alcohol. Yu Yunren was lying on his bed, his face ashen, his lips purple, looking as though he was poisoned. The colour of Old Mister Yu¡¯s face drained away. ¡°Quick, call for the ambnce!¡± When Yu Yuntao received Old Mister Yu¡¯s call, he also got a shock. ¡°Hmm???!!!! Huh???!!!¡± Holding his face, Old Mister Yu wept bitterly. ¡°Gu Xiaoshan that vixen! Seducing our Renzi! And didn¡¯t take any responsibility for it! Making our silly Renzi poison himself tomit suicide!¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± Yu Yuntao found it inconceivable. ¡°Also, where would Renzi get the poison from?¡± After a bout of investigating, the problem proved to be due to theck of conformity to standards when producing the wine. Old Mister Yu even paid off people who knew about this, asking them not to spread it out. They were a family well-known for their wines, if news about their little master nearly poisoning himself to death with his own wine, how would they be able to face others? Old Mister Yu still did not know that Gu Xiaoshan was a victim as well. However, it was fortunate that Gu Xiaoshan only had a small ss, and his symptoms were not as bad. It was only because Renzi had drank more than half the bottle, therefore he needed his stomach pumped. When Renzi was confirmed to be no longer at risk, he was then sent home to rest. Old Mister Yu regained his nature, and started toin about Gu Xiaoshan in front of Yu Yuntao again. ¡°You say, the words in the bottle had yet to be revealed, but Renzi was already rejected, and came home sorrowfully and started drinking some more. This is all Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s fault!¡± Yu Yuntao had yet toprehend this logic. ¡°Hmm? Huh?¡± Old Mister Yu exined to his son. ¡°You see, if not for Gu Xiaoshan, would Renzi have tried to ferment the stupid wine? If not for Gu Xiaoshan, would Renzi be so upset? If not for Gu Xiaoshan, would Renzi have tried drowning his sorrows in wine? ...¡± ¡°I understand now,¡± Yu Yuntao saw the light. ¡°If not for Gu Xiaoshan, Renzi wouldn¡¯t have been hospitalised!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Old Mister Yu pped the table, peeved. ¡°That¡¯s right! It¡¯s exactly like that!¡± Yu Yuntao also pped the table, filled with righteous indignation. ¡°Where¡¯s the cane! Where¡¯s the baseball bat!¡± The two of them maintained that Gu Xiaoshan had a hand in Renzi¡¯s hospitalisation. In reality, Gu Xiaoshan had already gotten his due ¡°punishment¡±. He had alsoy in bed for two days already. All thanks to that wine filled with Renzi¡¯s love, that very night, Gu Xiaoshan had diarrhoea and vomiting, almost getting dehydrated. Gu Xiaoshan had thought it was because of the trauma his mother had left him with, and had not expected it to be so severe. It was only when he started having diarrhoea and vomiting, along with other symptoms, did he realise something was wrong. After going to the hospital, he found out that he had acute gastroenteritis. Still, he did not suspect that exquisite wine bottle, but had thought that it was a problem with the takeaway he had for tea, or that his digestive system had issues with his recent overtime. As he thought more about it, he also started to suspect that bottle of wine. Unfortunately, the ¡°proof¡± and the ¡°suspect¡± were not at the crime scene anymore, and it was hard for him to convict it. Thinking about how Renzi had drank more than him, he even tentatively sent Renzi a text. ¡°Are you ok? I¡¯m not feeling very well. Sorry, I was impolite.¡± He did not receive a response. He did not think that Renzi did not respond because of gastric issues. In his opinion, it was more likely that his reaction was too rude, causing an indescribable awkwardness, and Renzi chose to avoid him. Having this sort of situation happen, it was really quite humiliating ¡ª for both parties. Gu Xiaoshan also felt that it was a good idea for the both of them to not see each other for a couple of days. Other than getting over this awkward embarrassment, it could also provide them with time to cool off and consider their situation. As Gu Xiaoshan recovered, he continued looking through his work emails, but his attention was still on Renzi a little more. Renzi had confessed to him directly, the shock no less than seeing a fireworks disy for the first time by the sea. The surging waters, the bursting colours, just like an explosive assault, but also an out of the ordinary beauty ¡ª this breathtaking, ear-splitting situation made his mother¡¯s twittering by the beach fade away. ¡°Renzi...¡± Gu Xiaoshan suddenly sighed. He could not help but pick his phone out, and realised that Renzi, who had sent ¡°Are you there?¡± every day, had stopped this behaviour. As expected, this matter had hurt his pride? Although Yu Yunren¡¯s pride was hurt, but the thing stopping him from sending a text was mostly a physical hurt. He was groggy the entire time, only waking up a little on the next afternoon, then was scolded by his old father to his face. He suspected that if he had not been hospitalised, that dragon-topped cane would have re-emerged from its retirement. Next to him, Yu Yuntao tried persuading his father, asking him not waste his effort. This was not the first time Renzi was so foolish anyway, at least he did not ¡°take his life for love¡±, and could not be considered to have been that silly. ¡°Take his life for love? What¡¯s that about?¡± Renzi was rmed. Yu Yuntao exined, ¡°Weren¡¯t you upset because Gu Xiaoshan rejected you?¡± Hearing that, Renzi then remembered something like that did happened, and wailed out loud, ¡°Right! I remember it now! Ahhhh ¡ª I don¡¯t want to live anymore ¡ª¡± Chapter 55 Chapter 55 Crying and howling like that, Renzi was clearly full of energy. Old Mister Yu no longer worried about Renzi¡¯s body, and scolded him even more fiercely. ¡°What are you howling about?! Shut up! Utterly useless! Unambitious! How are you my Yu family¡¯s son!¡± Yu Yuntao chimed in, ¡°Right, right! A big man like you, how can you be troubled by such love affairs?¡± As this pair of father and son reproached Renzi, and reminded him to not let his personal feelings affect his integrity as a man, they magnanimously forgot that between the two of them, one was famous for being afraid of his wife, and the other would never dare make a sound even when his boyfriend kicked him in the face. Of course, when they were outside, their images as tough men were unshakeable. Still, they were unable to hide from their family member, Renzi. For these two men to say that ¡°men should not be upset over love¡±, it was really unconvincing. As such, Renzi did not bother about them, and did not listen to their persuasions, only caring about his own miserable heart. Yu Yuntao too understood that love was really quite a troublesome thing. One could not just throw his sadness away. Thinking that he could not persuade him, he carefully asked Renzi, ¡°What exactly happened? Looking at you, it doesn¡¯t seem like it¡¯s just a simple rejection. What made you so upset?¡± ¡°I wanted to force a kiss on Brother Xiaoshan,¡± Renzi sobbed. ¡°I¡¯m the one in the wrong, I think?¡± ¡°Uhh...¡± Yu Yuntao¡¯s first reaction was, ¡°Are you even tall enough?¡± ¡°I went on tiptoes and even grabbed his cor to make him lower his head!¡± Renzi answered loudly, and felt extremely ashamed after that. ¡°I don¡¯t want to live anymore... I don¡¯t want to live anymore...¡± Hearing that, Yu Yuntao believed he had got the gist of it. ¡°See, why did you touch people like this? He¡¯s clearly unwilling! How can you do that?¡± He again magnanimously forgot who had pinned Zhi Xuan down in the bathroom the first time they met, and who had pinned Zhi Xuan down onto the couch the first time he went to his ce. Renzi also reflected on it. ¡°Yes, I know I was wrong. When He Jun did this to me, I banged him too!¡± ¡°Bang what bang,¡± Old Mister Yu pointed out his son¡¯s wrong vocabry usage. ¡°Don¡¯t use this word any old how!¡± Renzi twisted his face away unhappily, falling silent. Yu Yuntao gestured at Old Mister Yu, asking him to calm down, then tugged at Renzi, consoling him. ¡°It¡¯s not that you¡¯re wrong, it¡¯s just... Mn, you were ovee by your feelings.¡± Yu Yuntao then asked, ¡°So what happened next? How exactly did he reject you, making you so upset?¡± Yu Yuntao¡¯s impression of Gu Xiaoshan was that he always hid his cruel tongue under sugared words, even when facing someone he disliked, he could still remain courteous. He really could not imagine what sort of heartless words could Gu Xiaoshan say to Renzi. ¡°I would be fine if he wanted to scold me or hit me.¡± Renzi bit his lip, then choked, ¡°But he, he vomited!¡± Old Mister Yu could not help butting in. ¡°So what about vomiting? That fake wine of yours, who wouldn¡¯t vomit after drinking it?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it...¡± Renzi said. ¡°He only drank a little. He¡¯s really disgusted by me, he said it himself.¡± Old Mister Yu did not believe him. ¡°Bullshit, he can talk while vomiting?¡± Renzi then exined, ¡°He had told me before about the reason why he doesn¡¯t believe in love. It¡¯s the trauma his mother had left him, and made he feel that looking for love is an extremely disgusting thing, so that¡¯s why he only treats affection as a game. Thenter, my confession made him disgusted...¡± Old Mister Yu was slightly stunned, and did not know how to determine the validity of this statement. Old Mister Yu had personally witness all the things Tang Guoguo had done. That child¡¯s character had really shifted greatly because of his mother, and after that, Old Mister Gu also did not do much to help his child recover. Instead, he educated them like running apany, assessing their performances and evaluating them as a teaching method, and had never paid attention to his children¡¯s emotional needs. To tell the truth, Old Mister Yu did find that his methods were not appropriate, but he could not step into another family¡¯s matters. asionally mentioning it, he was also afraid of poking at Old Mister Yu¡¯s sorrows. Also, he himself was not a model father, and was too embarrassed to admonish others. So, when Gu Xiaoshan grew up to be a homosexual that was only interested in casual flings, Old Mister Yu was not very surprised, even thinking it was good enough that he had not be antisocial. Yu Yuntao did not understand the situation, and he was the crude and careless type, so when he heard what Renzi say, he could notprehend it. ¡°Are you crazy?! Even if he felt disgusted, he wouldn¡¯t actually vomit! I think it¡¯s most likely all because of that wine of yours!¡± Renzi buried his head in his pillow in reply, as though trying to suffocate himself to death, or trying to pretend that he could not hear anything. Yu Yuntao sighed helplessly, and said he was going out for a smoke to calm down. Old Mister Yu then went with him to the balcony for a cigarette. Towards this ¡°disgust¡±, Old Mister Yu talked about his view on the balcony. ¡°You don¡¯t have a full understanding of that matter then. Tang Guoguo¡¯s actions, don¡¯t talk about Gu Xiaoshan who was only a child, even Old Gu has a psychological shadow about it now, and doesn¡¯t dare to think about love and marriage.¡± Yu Yuntao never put much faith in Renzi¡¯s words, but he could ept what his father said, and so was aghast. ¡°That... that Tang Guoguo, she really...¡± Wanting to swear, but it would not be right, Yu Yuntao swallowed it back. ¡°... She really is something!¡± Old Mister Yu snorted. He also felt quite disgusted thinking about this woman. ¡°Isn¡¯t that it? In my opinion, this son had been screwed horribly by this mother, with this childhood trauma, it¡¯s very normal for him to be unable to recover.¡± ¡°Although that¡¯s the case,¡± Yu Yuntao was still in slight disbelief, ¡°isn¡¯t it too exaggerated that he actually vomited? This Gu Xiaoshan, although I really don¡¯t like him ¡ª but think about it, over the years, how long is the queue of people confessing to him? If he vomits every time, wouldn¡¯t he be half dead?¡± Old Mister Yu nodded, puffing on his cigarette. ¡°I feel that¡¯s true. I also agree that this matter definitely has something to do with that bottle of wine. However, Renzi has also said that Gu Xiaoshan himself had said he was disgusted, this is the truth! That means, it¡¯s the truth that there¡¯s something wrong with the wine, and it¡¯s also the truth that Gu Xiaoshan, like his father, does not dare to deal with love anymore.¡± His words sounded logical, and Yu Yuntao digested it and finally have understood it. He nodded, ¡°No wonder. I always felt like the the Gu family¡¯s father and son were always a little strange with regards to this matter, so it turns out there¡¯s such a backstory. Doesn¡¯t mean that this can¡¯t be settled easily?¡± Old Mister Yu was also rather mncholic. Exhaling his smoke in rings, he gazed nkly into the sky. Yu Yuntao sighed. ¡°You say, what¡¯s wrong with Renzi. Why doesn¡¯t he want to be a proper straight man, and want to be gay instead. As a gay, he also doesn¡¯t want to look for one that we won¡¯t have to worry about, and instead look for a challenge! Now we¡¯re both troubled as well, it¡¯s even more troublesome that chasing our own partners!¡± Old Mister Yu gnashed his teeth. ¡°Exactly! If I were him, it wouldn¡¯t have been so troublesome!¡± ¡°Exactly!¡± Yu Yuntao¡¯s train of thoughts was in the same direction as Old Mister Yu. As their method was not exactly very legal, they could not state it out loud. Yu Yuntao suddenly spoke up. ¡°Then... do you have a coin on you?¡± ¡°What year is this? We¡¯re men of such stature, who would still carry dimes around?¡± As Old Mister Yu spoke, he unconsciously dug around in his pockets, and unexpectedly found a cold, hard dime ¡ª it must have been in his inner pocket for ages, he could not remember when he had put it there. ¡°This must be fate!¡± Old Mister Yu was quite surprised. Yu Yuntao took the dime, weighing it in his hand. ¡°It¡¯s real... Head or tail?¡± Old Mister Yu imed ¡°tail¡±. Yu Yuntao flipped it up with his thumb. The coin spun in the air andnded firmly on his palm, the tail facing up. ¡°It¡¯s really fate!¡± How surprising. Old Mister Yu nodded his head. ¡°Then we¡¯ll do it!¡± Lying on his bed, Renzi was feeling sentimental. He even had his phone in his hand, sometimes solemnly reading the main page of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s social media page, and other times sorrowfully looking at other ounts that shared his feelings. Old Mister Yu could not continue watching, and so locked up Renzi¡¯s phone. Renzi silently epted his father¡¯s actions, thinking that without his phone, he would not have the urge to message Gu Xiaoshan. However, on the second night, Renzi secretly went to the cab and tried to pick the lock. Because he was too clumsy, he was easily caught by his father. Seeing that his father was about to fly into a rage, Renzi quickly gave in, ¡°I, I just wanted to see if anyone had texted me...¡± Old Mister Yu scolded him. ¡°Why do you care about this? As if there could be anything important!¡± ¡°So all my things are just trivial?¡± Renzi spoke in an extremely pitiful manner. His cheeks were gaunt. It made Old Mister Yu¡¯s heart hurt looking at him, and so he was unwilling to scold him. It was Yu Yuntao who came over after hearing themotion, and could not bear watching it as well. He told his father, ¡°Why don¡¯t we unlock the cab and take a look. He¡¯s already so old, why are you still confiscating his phone?¡± Old Mister Yu was a little antagonised. He snorted, ¡°I forgot to bring the key. You can ask it from the butler!¡± ¡°What key? It¡¯s such a tiny lock! Only sissies need keys!¡± With a twist of his hand, Yu Yuntao broke the lock, opening the cab door and taking the phone out. He raised his brow, ¡°Your Brother Xiaoshan really sent you a text.¡± When Renzi heard it, he also flew over, his hands tight around his phone. He looked greedily at his screen. ¡°Are you ok? I¡¯m not feeling very well. Sorry, I was impolite.¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes darted about the screen, and realised it was a message from two days ago, and his heart ached, ¡°I didn¡¯t reply his message for 2 entire days?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it just 2 days?¡± Yu Yuntao said. ¡°You see, he sent you a text, you didn¡¯t reply, and he also didn¡¯te looking for you.¡± Old Mister too was filled with righteous indignation. ¡°Exactly! This person is so rude!¡± Renzi was startled. ¡°I was the one who went to his ce and tried to kiss him without considering his feelings, and made him vomited. Now I didn¡¯t reply him for two days, howe he¡¯s the one that¡¯s rude?¡± Old Mister Yu did not care for these details. ¡°In any way, it¡¯s all Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s fault! If I see him, I¡¯m going to beat him to death!¡± At that moment, the butler prowled over elegantly like a persian cat, respectfully addressing all three of them. ¡°Good evening. Young Master Gu is here for a visit.¡± Old Mister was stunned for a moment. He had not expected such a coincidental thing to happen. It was still Yu Yuntao who managed to react faster as a young man. ¡°Where¡¯s the cane? Quick, bring the cane here!¡± Gu Xiaoshan too had only just recovered, and the first thing he did was to return to his own Gu family estate. However for some reason, he might have absentmindedly chose the road to the Yu¡¯s home instead. He then thought, since he was here, he might as well go in and take a look. He should also ask after him. Without telling anyone, Gu Xiaoshan drove in. The security recognised him, and did not stop his car. When he walked in, the butler also weed him with a smile, and was friendly. ¡°Young Master Gu, why did youe sote? If you were earlier, you could have joined them for dinner. At this time, Second Young Master Yu is probably asleep.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was surprised. ¡°So early? Is he feeling unwell?¡± The butler was nomittal, only smiling, ¡°He seems to have some issues with his stomach. Why don¡¯t I go and take a look if he¡¯s asleep yet.¡± Hearing that Renzi had issues with his stomach, Gu Xiaoshan then roughly understood the situation. This fool must have really fermented the wine into poison! In the future, he would definitely not let him into the kitchen ¡ª when this thought emerged in his head, Gu Xiaoshan himself got a shock ¡ª what was he thinking about?! When the butler went to look for Second Young Master Yu, it happened that Old Mister Yu and Young Master Yu were both there, and so he informed all three of them. That way, he could also save himself the trouble of walking back and forth. Gu Xiaoshan was sitting in the living room. He had already been here many times, and had lost count of how many times he had sat on this sofa. However, this time, he had a rare feeling of being at a loss on how to proceed, and his palms even started sweating slightly. He should also ask himself what was going on with him, had he not recovered fully from his gastroenteritis? He heard muffled but steady footstepsing from the stairs, it clearly did note from his nimble-footed Yu Yunren. Gu Xiaoshan stood up, and was not surprised to see Old Mister Yu. Behind Old Mister Yu was Yu Yuntao. Gu Xiaoshan was somewhat startled, as even if Yu Yuntao was at home, he would rarelye to see him on purpose. After all, they both mutually disliked each other. Now, the always blunt Yu Yuntao was now smiling and walking towards him, cing his arm around his shoulders and chuckling, ¡°What a coincidence! We were just talking about you!¡± What Gu Xiaoshan was even more unused to was Yu Yuntao¡¯s smile. His white teeth shone brightly, and it looked a little frightening. Old Mister Yu too chuckled. ¡°Ah,e, let¡¯s take a seat in the dining room!¡± Under such baffling circumstances, Gu Xiaoshan was led to the dining room, then unprepared, he was forced onto a chair by Yu Yuntao. He turned his head, only to see Old Mister Yu close the door to the dining room with a smile. Chapter 56 Chapter 56 ¡°Hmm?¡± Gu Xiaoshan suddenly broke out into cold sweat. This had nothing to do with his rtionship with Renzi. ¡°What... What¡¯s going on?¡± Old Mister Yu pulled out a chair to take a seat, and also signalled Yu Yuntao to sit down as he smiled. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, it¡¯s just our Yuntao giving you an apology!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was extremely bewildered, but he kept a polite smile on his face. ¡°Who and the what? President Gu and I are fine!¡± Yu Yuntao¡¯s expression was very stern. ¡°How can you lie in front of an elder? When have I ever been fine with you?¡± ¡°Uhh...¡± Gu Xiaoshan always felt that Yu Yuntao never behaved logically, and so could only go along. ¡°Yes.¡± Yu Yuntao sat down. ¡°It¡¯s like this, I told my dad about the incident where I went to your office and nearly bursting your head with a flying kick when I had a misunderstanding about you and Zhi Xuan.¡± Gu Xiaoshan felt very awkward, but he yed it off cooling, waving his hand. ¡°That¡¯s nothing! I¡¯ve also banged your head more than once!¡± Old Mister Yu coughed drily a couple of times, correcting him sternly. ¡°Banged shouldn¡¯t be used like this.¡± ¡°Yes, yes,¡± Gu Xiaoshan had thought it was about this, and so said, ¡°It¡¯s fine, there¡¯s no need for apologies.¡± ¡°I must, I must,¡± Yu Yuntao picked up an exquisitely crafted gon from the table, and poured some liquor into a dainty cup, passing it to Gu Xiaoshan, then pouring half a cup for himself. ¡°Here, cheers to you!¡± The cups and the gon were a set, a delicately crafted type without a handle. The cups could not store much liquid in them. Gu Xiaoshan did not find any problem with it, and drank it down. Old Mister Yu then said, ¡°Ah, it¡¯s me who didn¡¯t teach my son well! Here¡¯s to you too!¡± Old Mister Yu also poured out a cup for Gu Xiaoshan, and Gu Xiaoshan also finished it. Next, Yu Yuntao started talking. ¡°By the way, do you know that Renzi was having gastric pain the past couple of days?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was slightly taken aback. ¡°I really didn¡¯t know that...¡± Yu Yuntao topped up Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s cup as he spoke, ¡°It¡¯s really something. He fermented a wine, and ended up poisoning himself! What sort of standards does he have?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed along, ¡°This, this is probably his standard when he ys a witch in !¡± Everyone burst intoughter. Yu Yuntao tried every trick in his book to express his conversational side to the best of his ability. Although Old Mister Yu had not been attending drinking sessions for a long time, but he was still vigorous and hearty, and so joined in the battle as well, bringing in a new wind. Despite Gu Xiaoshan feeling something was wrong with this, but to save face, he could not leave. Also, as the cup was very small, he was not drinking much, so did not remain vignt. What he did not know was that gon was one could store and pour two different types of liquor. The Yu father and son were drinking an ordinary liquor, while Gu Xiaoshan was drinking one that was specially prepared. Its taste was unique, easy to drink, and the aftereffects came in strong. Three bowls were enough to make one drunk, and it was the long-lost, legendary ¡°Fighting the Tiger Tonight¡±. Halfway through the drinking session, Renzi joined them. The reason for histe arrival was because he had to dress up first beforeing down to see his beloved. However, by the time he arrived, he discovered that his beloved was in an extremely wretched state. Yu Yuntao saw Renzi and dragged him to take a seat as well. ¡°You came at a good time, we¡¯re already halfway through. You¡¯ve only just recovered, just drink a little and that¡¯s enough.¡± Renzi had just recovered, and his alcohol tolerance was not at the best state. He also passed out after two cups of ¡°Fighting the Tiger Tonight¡±. Experience always prevailed. Although Gu Xiaoshan was the wily sort, but with his vignce down, he was also knocked out by this pair of father and son. ¡°What now?¡± Yu Yuntao asked. ¡°Bring him up!¡± Old Mister Yumanded. Drunk people were especially heavy, and Gu Xiaoshan was a tall and broad man who always worked out. For Yu Yuntao to lift him up, it was also quite difficult, and he kept shooting pleading looks at Old Mister Yu. Old Mister Yu could not be bothered. ¡°I¡¯m already so old, with osteoporosis. You¡¯re still expecting me to help?¡± Yu Yuntao could only call the butler over. When the butler saw this situation, he spread his palms out, showing his helplessness. ¡°I¡¯m old too.¡± Yu Yuntao was furious, but he also had no choice. It was not good for them to call other people like the security guards to take a hand in such matters, and so he could only carry him to the bedroom alone. When he reached the room, Yu Yuntao was also dying. ¡°Why did I have toe up with this sort of brainless idea?¡± Old Mister Yu nodded. ¡°I also feel that it¡¯s quite embarrassing. But we don¡¯t have a choice, we can¡¯t continue watching our Renzi go crazy.¡± Yu Yuntao asked, ¡°Seizing a yellow-legged chicken like this, it¡¯s actually not legal, right?¡± A rooster¡¯s legs were a dark yellow, and so they were called ¡°yellow-legged chicken¡±. In the past, when people from Guangdong wanted to catch a rooster, they would bait it with a hen, and trap the rooster with its lust. This method waster adapted by uwful people to be used on humans. They would lure males into having improper rtions, and ckmail them for money. This method, in Taiwan, was also referred to as the ¡°badger game¡±. Old Mister Yu instead said, ¡°This is not considered seizing the yellow-legged chicken! We¡¯re not ckmailing this little Gu fellow¡¯s money, we only want the rest of his life! See, we also dug this trap for Renzi!¡± Yu Yuntao felt that his father made a lot of sense, and mentioned another misgiving. ¡°I¡¯m afraid that Gu Xiaoshan will figure it out and detest us for this! What happens if the situation turns bad?¡± Old Mister Yu replied, ¡°If he really gets angry, then we¡¯ll definitely need to give him a way out and let him go. After all, we¡¯re not uwful criminals! At this time, we¡¯ll ask the butler toe settle this matter, he¡¯s very good at it. We¡¯ll apologise again, and I¡¯ll throw away my dignity to tearfully apologise about the mistake and misunderstanding. He won¡¯t be able to say anything, and will instead need toe console me. These cultured people are most afraid of such shamelessness!¡± Old Mister Yu¡¯s words had Yu Yuntao taken aback. He thought it was fortunate that Old Mister Yu was involved in a respectable business, if not, their society would have one more unscrupulous tyrant. He really did not know how Old Mister Yu, with his conduct, could beat Renzi and tell him that he must ¡°be an honest and good man¡± without any embarrassment. Old Mister Yu¡¯s meaning was, if a person wanted to get rich, it was very difficult for them to stay within legality. To be able to maintain this bnce was very difficult. If that person did not have the intelligence to do so, they might as well just be an honest person and live their life peacefully and tranquilly. Old Mister Yu dared not input his opinions towards a child¡¯s education, but he actually felt that he did manage to realise the most basic principle of his education method. The son he had personally brought up, although he was not smart and clever, he was really an honest person. However, Gu Xiaoshan was not some ¡°honest man¡±, and it was impossible for him to be frightened by such a badger game. Old Mister Yu could only pray that things would go in a good direction. When Gu Xiaoshan woke up, he felt hungover, and a numbness in his legs, as though there was something heavy lying on them. Reaching out his hand to push it away, he was shocked to feel smooth skin. Gu Xiaoshan jolted awake in rm, only to see a smooth, shiny leg sticking out from a nket on his thigh. Gu Xiaoshan had woken up, and when he sat up, he still felt giddy. The curtains were half shut, and they were embroidered with a purplish red and dark green design. With the sunlight shining through they, they looked even more lustrous, and one might say they were familiar looking. This was the curtains he had picked for Renzi from India, and they were a matching set with the carpet. Then... With the light that shone even through the curtains, Gu Xiaoshan squinted and studied the furnishings of the room, as well as that familiar fragrance in the air¡ª this, fuck, this is Renzi¡¯s room! His heart suddenly pounded quickly, and looked down at the piled up nket ¡ª also purchased by Gu Xiaoshan ¡ª next to him. Poking out from it was a head of fluffy hair, its face hidden, but just by looking at the shape of the ear he could recognise that this was the real Yu Yunren. Then... this bare leg on his thigh was also Yu Yunren¡¯s leg? Gu Xiaoshan had wanted to push away this leg. Looking at it now, that bare, naked leg looked as white as snow under the sunlight, giving people a desire to touch it. However, Gu Xiaoshan inexplicably did not dare to touch. His head was still dizzy, and he was not sure if it was because of the alcohol in his system or some other reasons. It felt as though his brain had rusted and could only process things slowly. The door suddenly burst open, and Old Mister Yu came in with his cane, hitting the lights on. The incandescent lights were piercing to the eyes, and when the light hit the borately embroidered bedclothes, it made that leg on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s body looked even purer and fairer. Old Mister Yu dramatically yelled, ¡°What are you doing?!¡± His yell attracted Yu Yuntao, who also came in and yanked the curtains open, allowing the sunlight to shine in. He then repeated indignantly, ¡°What are you doing?!¡± Even if Renzi was an idiot, he should have been awoken by now. Sitting up in fright, the nket slid down from his shoulders, and his upper body was revealed under the bright lights. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s ears started buzzing, his mind nking out, but his hands unconsciously reached out and tucked Renzi¡¯s exposed body back into the nket. Renzi was also confused, his head throbbing with pain. Before he could register anything, he felt a pair of arms around him, and then he was wrapped up by a warm nket. Renzi grabbed at the corner of the nket, turning around to look behind him. The warm rays of the sun were shining through the window, and Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face was basked in the sunlight, and his body was also ¡ª bared. Other than a small nket covering a certain sensitive spot, he was basically nude. ¡°Wow¡ª¡± Renzi¡¯s face changed, his head blowing up in smoke. However, his eyes were wide, and wantonly studied Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s body. ¡°Wow ¡ª Brother Xiaoshan...¡± Wow, Brother Xiaoshan¡¯s body is so built. Chapter 57 Chapter 57 Old Mister Yu scolded, ¡°What are you two gays doing?¡± Yu Yuntao repeated, ¡°What are you two gays doing?¡± Renzi lifted his head, oh right, we¡¯re both gays. Lying on the bed without any clothes on, this doesn¡¯t seem quite right? Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s brain started waking up, and gradually recalled what happenedst night. He instead calmed down, ¡°At least let me put my pants on.¡± Old Mister Yu felt that he should not lose his momentum, so shouted, ¡°You don¡¯t even want your dignity anymore, why do you want your pants?¡± What did dignity have to do with pants? ¡ª Gu Xiaoshan did not want to be dragged down this discussion. He only said, ¡°Then your son need not wear pants as well?¡± Old Mister Yu choked. This conversation ended with Old Mister Yu giving in. Old Mister Yu and Yu Yuntao headed out first, while Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi pulled on their clothes with their backs against each other, going downstairs without exchanging a word. The design of the Yu family home reflected Old Mister Yu¡¯s aesthetics, simple and ssical. The staircase here was unlike Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s spiral staircase in his apartment, but a basic, straightforward design. The handrails were an ordinary brown, and when walking downstairs, the chandelier on the ceiling could be seen. This was not the first time Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi had walked down these stairs, but it was the first time that they were together in such a silent and slow moving manner. When Renzi was dressing himself, his head was still confused, but his ears had turn extremely sharp. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s movements behind him could all be heard clearly. From the rustling of the clothes, Renzi could even imagine how Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s mesmerising muscles were covered up inch by inch by his clothes, and the vision in his imagination was endlessly gorgeous. He suspected that he was about to really be a hopeless lovesick fool that was infatuated with Gu Xiaoshan. Last night? What exactly happenedst night? Renzi did not give it any thought, used to beingzy to deal with anything, he wanted to let his elders in the living room settle everything for him. Gu Xiaoshan finally put on the guest slippers and walked out of the bedroom with Renzi, heading downstairs. Renzi followed behind Gu Xiaoshan, looking at his broad back, lost in his fantasies. Only until he registered that Gu Xiaoshan was going the wrong way did he speak out, ¡°Uh... Umm... This doesn¡¯t seem to be the direction to the living room.¡± Gu Xiaoshan jolted slightly, and turned his head back to look at Renzi, whose hair was still dishevelled. Above the stairs was arge skylight, and the light streaming in hit Renzi¡¯s face, causing his eyes to shine brightly. In this moment, Gu Xiaoshan seemed to have understood something, and was finally no longer afraid of touching Renzi anymore. Reaching out to pat his hair, he smiled, ¡°Let¡¯s go to the dining room first. We shouldn¡¯t go hungry, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Renzi was a little nk, everything Brother Xiaoshan said was right. Acting on his own initiative, Gu Xiaoshan brought Renzi to the dining room, and veryfortably called for the help to bring the breakfast up. The help did not doubt him, and went off to prepare. Instead, Yu Yuntao and his dad waited for some time in the living room before being informed by the butler that Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi were having breakfast. Old Mister Yu and Yu Yuntao both felt that they had lost grip of this seizure of the yellow-legged chicken, and were extremely embarrassed. Yu Yuntao said, ¡°Didn¡¯t I say we shouldn¡¯t give in? Once you take the first step back, the momentum would be lost!¡± Old Mister Yu scolded instead. ¡°You think I don¡¯t know that? But he was right! Should we have let our Renzi be naked and hungry?¡± ¡°Then we should have let Renzi put his clothes on and have breakfast, and at the same time, let Gu Xiaoshan be naked and we¡¯ll tie him up and beat him!¡± Yu Yuntao suggested. Old Mister Yu objected instantly. ¡°Then we¡¯ll really be uwful criminals!¡± As they railed at each other, they finally arrived at the dining room. The help pushed the door open for them, and Old Mister Yu then instructed them all to retreat, leaving the butler there to watch the door. Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi ate their breakfast in the suffocating silence. Seeing someoneing in to interrupt the quiet, they were actually somewhat relieved. However, upon seeing the cane in Old Mister Yu¡¯s hand and the baseball bat in Yu Yuntao¡¯s hand, their anxiety went back up. Old Mister Yu smacked the table. ¡°Tell me, what exactly did you dost night!¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied calmly, ¡°I don¡¯t remember it already.¡± Renzi held his hands up, ¡°I don¡¯t remember too!¡± Old Mister Yu scolded his youngest son, ¡°I¡¯m not asking you! Shut up! Eat your food!¡± Obediently, Renzi bowed his head and continued eating his nutritious porridge. ¡°You think just by saying you don¡¯t remember we can pretend that nothing has happened?¡± Yu Yuntao¡¯s expression was stern. ¡°I think you¡¯ve probably already did that to our Renzi.¡± Hearing that, Renzi jerked his head up. Instantly seeing the warning in his father¡¯s eyes, he again put his head back down and continued eating his porridge. Gu Xiaoshan revealed a helpless smile. ¡°I really can¡¯t remember. Shouldn¡¯t the two of you be even clearer about what happenedst night? The four of us were drinking together, and as for what happened after that, I really don¡¯t remember anything. Neither does Renzi.¡± Yu Yuntao then concocted a story, ¡°Oh, is it so? Stop pretending! Let me tell you,st night, my dad and I both didn¡¯t want to continue drinking anymore, but Renzi and you were high on alcohol and insisted on going to his room to continue drinking, and so we separated. Who would have known you¡¯re a person like this! Having done that to him, if the news spread out, how can our Renzi go on living?¡± Gu Xiaoshan nearly burst outughing. ¡°Renzi is also not an untouched virgin daughter. He¡¯s already had so many girlfriends, what¡¯s this about living or not?¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Yu Yuntao striked the table. ¡°So you¡¯re admitting that you¡¯ve done that to him!¡± Gu Xiaoshan still stuck to his stand. ¡°I was drunk, I don¡¯t remember.¡± ¡°Just because you were drunk you can treat it as though nothing happened?¡± Yu Yuntao swung the baseball bat in his hand, speaking sternly. ¡°What sort of ce are you treating our house as?¡± Old Mister Yu tried to swing his cane as well, but he was afraid of the butler grumbling over the trouble of cleaning up if he were to identally flip over the pot of porridge on the table, and so only snorted, signalling his unhappiness. Gu Xiaoshan realised that it was impossible to reason with people of the Yu family, as his logic did not go along the same path as theirs. This was clearly a premeditated, nned, but unskilled ¡°badger game¡±. And as the main lead of the scheme, Renzi was still unaware and did not know how to coordinate with the act, and so it was hard for the act to proceed. Gu Xiaoshan knocked on the table and asked Renzi, ¡°What do you think about it?¡± Renzi blinked his eyes, aplete look of confusion on his face. Old Mister Yu scolded, ¡°Don¡¯t talk to him!¡± Renzi again looked down and ate his porridge. Gu Xiaoshan spread his hands out. ¡°So how do you want to settle this? Send me to the police station, and use me ofmitting an assault when drunk?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. If this thing spreads out, we¡¯ll all lose our dignity. In the future, you can stop thinking about having a blind date with any decent person, and that goes for our Renzi as well.¡± Yu Yuntao knocked his baseball bat against the table as a warning, then taking a seat grandly, giving his final word, ¡°You guys should first get engaged.¡± Renzi¡¯s face turned pale, and the porridge in his mouth sprayed onto his brother¡¯s face. Only god knew how much effort and determination had Gu Xiaoshan used to stop himself fromughing out loud. Renzi finally became aware of what was going on ¡ª or it could be said that he was ¡°shocked awake¡±. ¡°What do you mean? What engaged? Who and who is getting engaged? Who am I getting engaged with? Who is Gu Xiaoshan getting engaged with?¡± Yu Yuntao replied, ¡°We can¡¯t let him abandon all responsibilities after taking advantage of you! He thinks our family is easy to bully? Listen to me, we¡¯ll settle it like this!¡± ¡°Hmm???!!! Huh???!!!¡± Renzi tried his best to digest this situation. Chapter 58 Chapter 58 Yu Yuntao said to Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Say something!¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied, ¡°Getting engaged is a big thing, we can¡¯t treat it like a game.¡± Old Mister Yu sneered. ¡°Then, doing that with Renzi, it can be considered a game?¡± Gu Xiaoshan responded, ¡°As they say, these are things usually handled by parents. I have to at least get my father¡¯s approval.¡± Old Mister Yu believed that this was how Gu Xiaoshan nned to dy the proceedings, so how could he agree to it? ¡°Then, when you did that to our Renzi, did you get your father¡¯s approval?¡± Gu Xiaoshan maintained hisposure as a ¡°reasonable defendant¡±, and again repeated, ¡°I don¡¯t remember.¡± Old Mister Yu also rebutted. ¡°Then, when you don¡¯t remember, did you get your father¡¯s approval?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was confused, and carelessly fell into Old Mister Yu¡¯s trap. Yu Yuntao followed up on their sess. ¡°You think our Yu family doesn¡¯t want its dignity? If your dad knew, he¡¯ll also beat you up, then deliver you here to admit your guilt!¡± ¡°What are you saying?¡± Gu Xiaoshan regained his wits and said jokingly, ¡°All these things, shouldn¡¯t seeing be believing? For all we know, I¡¯m the one who Renzi did that to!¡± ¡°Hmm???!!!¡± Yu Yuntao was stunned. ¡°Huh???!!!¡± Old Mister Yu paused. ¡°Hmm???!!!¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes rounded. ¡°Huh???!!!¡± Gu Xiaoshan touched his stomach, sighing, ¡°I think I¡¯m feeling a little difort.¡± Yu Yuntao whipped his head around, pointing at Renzi, scolding, ¡°You beast!¡± ¡°Hmm???!!!¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes rounded even more. ¡°Huh???!!!¡± Yu Yuntao only said, ¡°Gu Xiaoshan has treated you like his brother, but because your love confession failed, you actually fucked him using intoxication as an excuse?! Are you still human?¡± Old Mister Yu added, ¡°Mn, you really shouldn¡¯t have done that. Let¡¯s go to the Gu house today to apologise, and propose marriage!¡± ¡°Hmm???!!!¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes werepletely wide now. ¡°Huh???!!!¡± Gu Xiaoshan then spoke up, ¡°You should write an apology letter for me to see first then. Your Yu family wants its face, you think my Gu family doesn¡¯t want ours?¡± The Yu family members were also taken aback. Gu Xiaoshan took out his fountain pen from his pocket, and tore off a piece of paper from the organiser on the dining table and passed them both to Renzi. Renzi was stunned. ¡°What? I didn¡¯t... No, I... I also don¡¯t know if I did or not...¡± Gu Xiaoshan said, ¡°Who knows if you did or not? You write an apology and guarantee letter first. Once you¡¯re done, we¡¯ll start dating.¡± ¡°Hmm???!!! Huh???!!!¡± The Yu father and sons all eximed in shock. Renzi immediately bowed his head and wrote the apology letter. ¡°I, Yu Yunren, has wronged Gu Xiaoshan. I gave him fake wine, and tarnished his spotless reputation. I¡¯m willing to take responsibility for him, and be his husband.¡± Done, Renzi felt that it was not enough, and so dabbed his thumb in the chili sauce and left his thumbprint, together with his identification number. Gu Xiaoshan blew at the chili sauce thumbprint to dry it, then folded it and kept it in his pocket. ¡°About today¡¯s matter, we¡¯ll leave it like this first. If Renzi can treat me well in the future, and don¡¯t make any mistakes, I¡¯ll take it as nothing has happened. If not, I, Gu Xiaoshan, won¡¯t take it lying down.¡± The three Yu family members suddenly felt that their status had been lowered, but could not say a word. They even sent Young Master Gu Xiaoshan swaggering off. Renzi was still out of the circle,pletely lost. However, his face was bright, his original sicklyplexion now had a healthy flush to it. Yu Yuntao scolded, ¡°Useless!¡± He then went to wash his face ¡ª the porridge Renzi sprayed on him was still there. Renzi did notprehend the situation at all, but he knew one thing at least ¡ª Gu Xiaoshan had agreed to date him! It was like a dream. He smiled foolishly, and even when Old Mister Yu scolded him, he was still smiling. ¡°There¡¯s no hope, this child has be a fool.¡± Old Mister Yu finally acknowledged that Renzi was hopeless. By the time Renzi recovered his senses, it was already mid afternoon. He relied on Yu Yuntao to patiently exin the situation to him, but Yu Yuntao would naturally not mention to Renzi that this was a premeditated ¡°seizing the yellow-legged chicken¡± n. He spoke half-truthfully, ¡°I think nothing did happen between Gu Xiaoshan and you, you guys were just ck out drunk, and we¡¯ve misunderstood. However, since you¡¯ve admitted to it, then we¡¯ll just let things continue.¡± Renzi contemted over it, then started worrying, ¡°Isn¡¯t this a scam then? Would Brother Xiaoshan get angry?¡± Yu Yuntao instead said, ¡°Then you¡¯ve really underestimated Gu Xiaoshan. If he really was a 100% against it, who would be able to force him?¡± Renzi was wild with joy. As long as Gu Xiaoshan had 1% of willingness, he would be happy already. However, he did not know that not only was Gu Xiaoshan not a ¡°100% against it¡±, and he did not just have a ¡°1% of willingness¡±, but he was already ¡°100%pletely willing¡±. Old Mister Yu had informed Old Mister Gu immediately about Renzi dating Gu Xiaoshan. Old Mister Gu fell over from shock, and thought he was still dreaming. He looked at his calendar and confirmed that it was not April¡¯s Fools Day. His heart leapt out from his chest, and it took him some time before he could swallow it back. He had no choice but to head down to the president¡¯ office of the Gu Empire, looking for Gu Xiaoshan for a rification. Gu Xiaoshan too gave him a confirmation. Old Mister Gu¡¯s jaw dropped, unable to put it back up. ¡°W-why?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was rather helpless. ¡°Didn¡¯t the two of you arrange for a blind date between Yu Yuntao and me? Now that I¡¯m with Renzi, you¡¯re not used to it?¡± ¡°How did it turn out like this?¡± Old Mister Gu thought about it. ¡°Also, didn¡¯t you look down on him for being stupid, and that he wasn¡¯t suitable to be your partner?¡± Gu Xiaoshan also seemed to recall something like this. When his blind date with Yu Yuntao was unsessful, Old Mister Gu had jokingly asked if he would consider Renzi. Gu Xiaoshan had said that Renzi was not smart enough, and was not suitable as a partner. At that time, Gu Xiaoshan had only said it casually, as he could see that Old Mister Gu was not very keen on Renzi, and only made a casual remark. So he dodged the question, putting an end to the topic. Now that things were like this, Gu Xiaoshan could only say, ¡°Oh? Did I say that before? I think you remembered wrongly.¡± With this response, Old Mister Gu too did not know how to continue. Gu Xiaoshan spected, ¡°It¡¯s actually you who look down on him for being stupid, right?¡± Old Mister Gu was taken aback. ¡°It¡¯s not exactly like that. That child has his good points, kind and innocent. It¡¯s only that his character is a little too simple, and I¡¯m afraid he won¡¯t be used to our ways.¡± In the past when Old Mister Yu had half-jokingly asked to let Renzi have a blind date with Gu Xiaowu, Old Mister Gu got such a fright that his dentures nearly flew out of his mouth, and had been anxious for quite some time that Old Mister Yu would mention it again. Now that he had finally calmed down, news came that his heir and Renzi were dating and even nned on getting engaged, would he not be frightened to death? Old Mister Gu then said, ¡°Look at you, onlying home every few days. Actually, there¡¯s no hurry for you to settle down. Even if you want to settle down, you should consider it carefully. You also know about how Renzi was like in the past, changing girlfriends faster than he changed his clothes. To suddenly say that he¡¯s be a homosexual, it just sounds like a joke. If it¡¯s someone else, we¡¯ll just forget about it, but he does have some status on our society. Marriage is really not a game, you must think through it properly!¡± Gu Xiaoshan could hear his father¡¯s misgivings. First, with his father¡¯s way of arranging for blind dates, he knew that Old Mister Gu preferred Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s partner to be more decisive and bold. Second, with Renzi¡¯s rich dating history, his frivolous actions, irresponsibility, it made Old Mister Gu, who had suffered from love before, unable to not worry. This happened to be the thing Gu Xiaoshan was also apprehensive about. He quietened down, not knowing how to respond. Seeing his child fall silent, Old Mister Gu worried even more. ¡°What exactly happened? The two of you grew up together, if you wanted to be together, you¡¯ll long have done so. Why did you suddenly say that you¡¯re dating each other?¡± Gu Xiaoshan sighed deeply, knowing that no matter what he said, he would never receive his father¡¯s approval. He thus spread his hands helplessly, ¡°Seems like Old Mister Yu didn¡¯t tell you what happenedst night.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°Last night, I went over to see him. We both got drunk, and did that. The next morning when we woke up, we were both naked, and got caught by Old Mister Yu, so we were forced to be together.¡± Old Mister Gu nearly fell from the couch from shock. After that, he had no choice but to agree. ¡°Then, then there¡¯s no other way. The two of you should try being together then.¡± Gu Xiaoshan had to be a little thankful for that ¡°seizing the yellow-legged chicken¡± scam. If not, to make his father ept Renzi, it would probably be a brand new storm. However, Renzi kept feeling a sense of unease about this matter. He had clearly chased after Gu Xiaoshan for such a long time, but now that he was suddenly epted, Renzi was instead at a loss for what to do, and did not know how he should handle it. He was troubled, and so again seeked help from Yu Yuntao. Yu Yuntao was both angry and embarrassed by him, and only said, ¡°It¡¯s not like you¡¯ve never dated anyone before, why are you asking about this?¡± Renzi was a little nk. He had to admit that even though he had dated others before, but it felt like Gu Xiaoshan was different from others, and this made him feel like an inexperienced little boy. So, Renzi thought about it and found an excuse. ¡°But this is the first time I¡¯m dating a man.¡± ¡°Uhh...¡± Yu Yuntao seemed to agree with him. ¡°Dating tropes should be quite simr everywhere. The first few dates are always shopping, watching a movie and eating.¡± Yu Yuntao paused, then pped Renzi on the shoulder. ¡°Don¡¯t worry! You¡¯re the only without experience! Gu Xiaoshan has a lot.¡± Hearing that, Renzi instead got a little unhappy. Chapter 59 Chapter 59 Gu Xiaoshan waste to work today, and Xu Yunyun was a little astonished. Old Mister Gu then made his grand entrance, and everyone was discussing animatedly, wondering if something major had happened. But no one dared to ask. Even though Gu Xiaoshan was always smiling, but everyone was afraid of him. The phrase,ughing as he released the viper, was clearly about him. No one also dared to hand Gu Xiaoshan their documents directly, all passing them over to Xu Yunyun, pleading with her to deliver them on their behalf. Xu Yunyun had followed Gu Xiaoshan for many years. Although she could not say that she was very familiar with his temper, she still got along pretty well with Gu Xiaoshan, and had mutual respect for each other. As Gu Xiaoshan also had many things that relied on her, he also treated her very politely. Xu Yunyun entered the office. When she handed the documents over, she sighed in relief. ording to her understanding of Gu Xiaoshan, he currently was not in an explosive temper, but instead, his mood was fairly good, and it was a good opportunity for her to discuss her sry package. As Gu Xiaoshan was born stingy, he was not very generous, and to discuss such matters with him, the timing had to be right. Xu Yunyun took this chance to request an increment in her sry as well as applying for leave, and Gu Xiaoshan gave her a satisfactory response. He even smiled, ¡°It¡¯s been tough on you recently.¡± Half an hourter, Xu Yunyun knocked on the door and entered again. Gu Xiaoshan cocked his brow, askingughingly, ¡°Why? Something else about your sry package that needs to be discussed?¡± ¡°Haha, am I that greedy?¡± Xu Yunyunughed. ¡°It¡¯s President Ren.¡± Unconsciously, Gu Xiaoshan straightened his back and put down his pen. ¡°He¡¯s here?¡± Xu Yunyun smiled. ¡°President Ren is very entertaining. He remembered thest time he came to the office, and you said that an appointment had to be made to see you during the office hours, so he asked if he could make an appointment to see you.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°It is very entertaining.¡± He then continued, ¡°Tell him that he cane see me anytime, there¡¯s no need to make an appointment.¡± There seemed to be no problem for such words toe out from Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s mouth. Xu Yunyun did not notice anything inappropriate, probably because to outsiders, Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi had always been very close to each other, to the point where there was no need to draw a line between them. If it was like usual, Renzi would probably have directly messaged Gu Xiaoshan. But now when he was about to tap on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s contact profile on the screen of his phone, his finger would tremble, and be unable to calm down. So, he gave Xu Yunyun a call, and said that he would like to make an appointment to see Gu Xiaoshan. When Xu Yunyun left Gu Xiaoshan¡¯ office, she called Renzi back,ughing. ¡°I¡¯ve already said it, would you need to make an appointment to see President Gu? You¡¯re trying to make me suffer, right?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Renzi was a little nk. ¡°But didn¡¯t he say...¡± ¡°That was all a joke.¡± Xu Yunyun smiled and replied, ¡°President Gu has said that you cane see him anytime, there¡¯s no need to make an appointment.¡± Renzi¡¯s tongue knotted up, and he did not know what to say. Xu Yunyun continued, filling in the silence. ¡°Although that¡¯s the case, but if President Ren decides to drop by, it¡¯ll be best that you let me know first. It¡¯s nothing, I¡¯m just afraid that President Gu would happen to be out of the office or in an important meeting, and you¡¯ll end up wasting your time.¡± Renzi nodded. ¡°Is 6pm ok?¡± Xu Yunyunughed, ¡°Work would have been over.¡± ¡°Mn, but doesn¡¯t he always work overtime anyway?¡± ¡°If you doe, President Gu might not work overtime.¡± Xu Yunyun only said that casually, she did not expect to hit the nail on the spot. ¡°Cancel the 5.45pm meeting.¡± Gu Xiaoshan said, ¡°It¡¯s only some routine matters. If the meeting drags on, everyone won¡¯t be able to leave work on time.¡± Xu Yunyun looked at Gu Xiaoshan with wide eyes, then suppressed her curving lips. ¡°Sure.¡± Renzi had nned to go to Tony to perm his hair before going to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s office. However, when he thought about the appearances of He Jun and the rest of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s exes, none of them had a perm. In fact, many of them had soft, silky hair. Although few were like He Jun with long hair, but in his memories, there were some whose hair went to their shoulders. When Renzi was still a heterosexual, he had jabbed at Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Why do you look for men with this sort of hairstyle? It¡¯s very girly!¡± ¡°What does girly have to do with hairstyles? Also, it only reaches the shoulder, it¡¯s not considered long.¡± ¡°But I feel that for hair to reach the shoulder it¡¯s already very girly.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°Do you think that Brother Haonan is very girly?¡± Renzi thought about it, then shut his eyes. Ekin Cheng and his long hair, not only was he the Brother Haonan who ¡°willing ran into trials and hardship that everyone looked up to¡±, he was also the Hero Hua whom ¡°even the rain does not dare to cling to him, always going through life aggressively¡±, and Senior Feng who ¡°spent the rest of his life alone, preferring to have others hating him¡±. He was not girly, but very cool. Did that mean Brother Xiaoshan want to fuck Ekin Cheng? Renzi drove his luxury car to the carpark of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s office. Thinking about all these, he could not help but look into the rearview mirror, looking to see if he had any resemnce to Ekin Cheng. However, with his fair skin and round cheeks, rather than Chen Haonan, he looked more like Little Stammer 1 ¡°Shit!¡± Renzi was unhappy, ¡°Am I actually the girly one?¡± His car had been parked for about ten minutes, and he did not get off the car. Staring at the mirror for five minutes, he felt that his hairstyle was too improper, and he found that it was due to a little cowlick at the back of his head. The cowlick was as stubborn as Brother Chicken 2, no matter what he did, it would not go down. ¡°Damn it.¡± Renzi was very particr about it. Looking through his car for hair gel, he naturally did not find any, but instead found a bottle of mineral water in the built-in refrigerator. He wanted to pour a little water to wet his hair, smoothing the cowlick down. However, his hand slipped unexpectedly, and the water spilt on his shirt. His hair was not done, but his shirt was now wet. He could not be any more wretched looking. Renzi hurriedly reced the cap of the bottle, and started worrying about how to deal with this problem. Unable to think of a solution, he turned the air conditioning of the car all the way up, trying to use this method to dry his shirt. As he sat there anxiously, his phone shed at him. Gu Xiaoshan had sent him a message. Renzi was already feeling ill at ease. Seeing the notification for Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s message, his heart pounded even harder. However, he still quickly picked up his phone to take a look ¡ª ¡°Husband-to-be: Why aren¡¯t youing up yet?¡± Renzi was taken aback, replying instantly. ¡°You know that I¡¯m here?¡± ¡°You entered the carpark with my backup card.¡± ¡°...¡± Renzi replied, ¡°I opened a bottle of mineral water just now, and my shirt got wet.¡± Renzi was speechless about his mishap, but Gu Xiaoshan was not very surprised, probably because he felt that this was normal to happen to Renzi. ¡°But it¡¯s useless for you to stay in the car anyway. You have a shirt in the car?¡± ¡°No, no. I n to use the AC to blow it dry.¡± ¡°Are you a fool?¡± Gu Xiaoshan asked. ¡°Come up, you can wear mine.¡± Renzi then went upstairs. He naturally used the president¡¯s lift, and naturally swiped Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s backup card. When the lift announced ¡°Wee back, Mr Gu Xiaoshan¡±, Renzi was in a trance. He thought about how the car that he drove here was a gift from Gu Xiaoshan, the cards for the carpark and the lift were Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s, the nket he was using this morning was another gift from Gu Xiaoshan, and even Ha-cube, his buddy, was a present from Gu Xiaoshan. These made it seem like... they had always been so close that ¡°suspicious behaviour¡± could be used to describe them. This ¡°suspicious behaviour¡± had dragged on for too many years, and their rtionship had be unsuspicious. When he appeared at the president¡¯s office with Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s card, and Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s permission to ¡°see him anytime¡±, even a sensitivedy like Xu Yunyun did not detect any trace of ambiguity. When Xu Yunyun saw Renzi, she weed him with a smile. ¡°What bad timing. The system just had a malfunction, and President Gu had just hurried down to take a look.¡± ¡°Mn, it¡¯s alright.¡± The reception in the lift was not good, when Renzi looked at his phone now, it showed, ¡°Husband-to-be: Entertain yourself first, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Xu Yunyun led Renzi into the lounge of the president¡¯s office very naturally, opening the door for him. ¡°Hmm?¡± Renzi was a little surprised. ¡°You¡¯re leaving?¡± ¡°Yes, President Gu said that the office is the office, and this lounge is his personal space. Unless someone died or if the building is copsing, even I¡¯m not allowed inside.¡± Xu Yunyun replied. However, for Renzi to be allowed inside, Xu Yunyun did not feel that it was inappropriate. After Renzi went in, she returned to her desk and waited for President Gu to announce that she was off work. Over the years, the hardworking Gu Xiaoshan had spent the most number of nights in this lounge. This was truly Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s ¡°personal space¡±. Not only his trusted subordinate, Xu Yunyun, but even Old Mister Gu and Gu Xiaowu had never stepped a foot inside here before. This was also Renzi¡¯s first time here. He knew that there was a lounge, but had never been inside before. In truth, if not for the fact that he wanted to woo Gu Xiaoshan, he would even rarelye to his office. When they were friends, most of the time they would just meet in entertainment venues outside. Gu Xiaoshan was an exquisite looking man ¡ª whether it was his appearance or dressing, even the cuffs of his suits had to be printed with patterns. Thinking about how Gu Xiaoshan would only drive expensive cars, wear luxury watches and dress in patterned clothes, that dissolute style could not rte with the decoration of this lounge. Renzi observed his surroundings, and saw the new shirt that had been prepared for him on the round white table. Next to it was also a new towel to wipe himself dry. The shirt on the table still had its tags on, showing that this was really a new shirt that Gu Xiaoshan had never worn before ¡ª which made Renzi a little disappointed. Gu Xiaoshan did want Renzi to put on something that he had worn before, but felt that it did not seem very proper, afraid that Renzi would feel that he had been slighted. He went down to the department to take a look, confirming the details with the person-in-charge, and his eyes kept drifting to his watch. The person-in-charge broke out in sweat, knowing that the president had something urgent to attend to. Finally, the things were confirmed. Gu Xiaoshan then returned to the highest floor. Xu Yunyun smiled, ¡°President Ren is in the lounge already.¡± ¡°Mn.¡± Gu Xiaohsan nodded, and just as Xu Yunyun hoped, he said, ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard. You should go back first.¡± Xu Yunyun left work happily. Gu Xiaoshan opened the door to the lounge, and the setting sun was shining in through the ss walls. Next to the wall, Renzi was standing there admiring the scenery, and the loose white shirt on him had turned translucent with the sun¡¯s ray, revealing his silhouette. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. Hearing the door open, Renzi turned his head around, his eyes meeting Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s sharp gaze that was due to the narrowing of his eyes. He was shocked. ¡°Eh? You, you¡¯re back?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m back.¡± Renzi seemed to hear another meaning to this ¡°I¡¯m back¡±, and froze where he stood. ¡°You¡¯re very surprised?¡± Gu Xiaoshan said. ¡°I did text you.¡± Renzi must have staring at the scenery in a daze, and did not notice his phone that he had left on the leather chair. As though to prove his words, Gu Xiaoshan picked his phone up and swiped at the screen. The screen automatically lit up, showing, ¡°Husband-to-be: I¡¯ming up, you should have put on the shirt already, right?¡± Renzi suddenly blushed ¡ª oh god, ¡°Husband-to-be¡± had been seen by ¡°Husband-to-be!¡± Gu Xiaoshan seemed to also be a little surprised, staring at the screen for a second. As though a bucket of red paint had been poured over him, Renzi¡¯s blush travelled from his face, to his ears and down to his neck. Gu Xiaoshan was the first to react. With his understanding of Renzi, he entered the password and unlocked the phone, then saw his contact detailsbelled with ¡°Husband-to-be¡±. Renzi wanted to try exining it, but found that his tongue had fully knotted. Gu Xiaoshan first ced the phone back in Renzi¡¯s hand, then spoke, ¡°This is the address that you thought was better than ¡°Brother Xiaoshan¡±, ¡°Xiaoshan¡±, ¡°Shanzi¡±, and ¡°Shan¡±?¡± ¡°Uhh... Can, can I use it?¡± Renzi had to face the truth that he had long wished for Gu Xiaoshan to be his husband. Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll still say the same thing, you can call me whatever you like.¡± When Renzi was led outside by Gu Xiaoshan, he was still giddily immersed in the joy of victory. It was that simple? Renzi could not believe it. Gu Xiaoshan had said that he was going to bring him out for a meal, and asked what did he want to eat. Renzi could not decide, and Gu Xiaoshan straight drove off, making the decision himself. Renziy in his seat, thinking over it, then unlocking his phone again. He then discovered that thebel he gave Gu Xiaoshan had been changed from ¡°Husband-to-be¡± to ¡°Husband¡±. ¡°Eh?¡± Renzi widened his eyes in disbelief. Was this a miracle? Gu Xiaoshan asked, ¡°What did you actually want to do when you came here today?¡± Renzi shook his head nkly. ¡°I, I wanted to ask, are we really going to start dating?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t we? Your father and my father already know about it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan spoke with a straight face. ¡°It¡¯s toote for you to regret it! You¡¯ve already signed your promise letter, remember?¡± ¡°Ah...¡± Renzi looked at thebel on his phone, and thought about it. ¡°But, but this seems a little too fast.¡± ¡°What¡¯s too fast?¡± Gu Xiaoshan asked, not understanding. ¡°T-that, h-husband. It¡¯s still the first day we¡¯re d-dating.¡± ¡°Mn, we can also take it step by step.¡± Gu Xiaoshan agreed. ¡°Then, can I call you my boyfriend?¡± Renzi asked cautiously. Gu Xiaoshan still had the same answer. ¡°You can call me anything you like.¡± If Yu Yuntao was there, he would definitely suggest for Renzi to call him ¡°bastard¡±, ¡°asshole¡±, etc. However, Renzi still cautiously, reverently said, ¡°Mn, then it¡¯ll be... boyfriend.¡± Boy-friend. Renzi paused at every syble, treasuring it. When Gu Xiaoshan heard him, his heart also pounded, feeling as though it had skipped a beat. Gu Xiaoshan actually felt a little shy too, and this was a bashfulness that he was unfamiliar with. Like that hard-to-obtain animal biscuits, shattering under Renzi¡¯s impact, and revealing a honey center. Chapter 60 Chapter 60 ¡°Mn,¡± Gu Xiaoshan gave a couple of dry coughs. ¡°Are there any other reasons why you came looking for me?¡± Renzi paused, feeling like he really dide without a reason. Gu Xiaoshan then said, ¡°Let¡¯s go have some food first?¡± Renzi thought that this was a good idea, because he was a little hungry too. Having had nothing but porridge and water for a few times, he really missed the taste of meat. Gu Xiaoshan had asked him what he wanted to eat, he did not say anything specific, just that he wanted to ¡°eat meat¡±. Gu Xiaosanughed and named a BBQ restaurant, asking him how he felt about it. Without thinking much, Renzi agreed. A whileter, as he watched the car move down the street, he then realised, ¡°It¡¯s now the after work peak congestion period right? We don¡¯t have to go so far, can¡¯t we just go to Restaurant X like you normally do?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was surprised. He did not want to go to Restaurant X, as it was really too convenient, and so his dinners with his past lovers were often settled there. Thest time, he had let He Jun take an hour¡¯s car ride toe to Restaurant X, and they even bumped into Renzi. So Gu Xiaoshan had avoided it on purpose. ¡°Let¡¯s not.¡± Gu Xiaoshan exined, ¡°I heard a pretty good restaurant opened there, so I wanted to bring you there to try.¡± Renzi did not think much about it, and agreed. Actually, when Renzi had came looking for him so quickly, Gu Xiaoshan was also not prepared. He had thought that their first date should be nned properly, but did not expect Renzi to be so perfunctory about it. He had also thought that Renzi would needed more time to digest this reality as well as feel conflicted about it, but who would have thought that Renzi was not interested in that, and straight away came to his office to ask if they were actually dating, and even started the ¡°Husband-to-be¡±. Sigh. Gu Xiaoshan really did not know what he should say. It was currently 6.30pm on a Friday, everyone could imagine how bad the jam on the roads were. Gu Xiaoshan pressed his horn a little impatiently. This rather surprised Renzi. In his memories, Gu Xiaoshan rarely revealed his annoyance, and even in a heavy congestion, he would never get road rage. Renzi so asked, ¡°You really want to eat at that BBQ restaurant huh?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was a little taken aback, ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°I feel that you¡¯re a little more irritable than normal.¡± Renzi mentioned his own suspicious, ¡°Are you very hungry now?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was a little helpless, and smiled. ¡°What about you? Are you hungry?¡± ¡°I¡¯m still ok.¡± Renzi was actually rather hungry, but there was love to keep him full. He still ced the most importance on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s mood, and so picked up his phone to look at the traffic condition nearby. Finding the road with the least amount of traffic, he then suggested, ¡°If you don¡¯t really have to eat at that BBQ restaurant today, we can just go to Jichan Estate?¡± Jichan Estate... Eight out of ten of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s lovers had met Renzi there for the first time. Jichan Estate was a luxurious and private ce, as well as being under the Gu Empire. Gu Xiaoshan would usually invite his closer business partners or friends to meet there, and if he happened to have a long-term lover, he would also often choose to announce it there to his friends. For example, He Jun had met Renzi there for the first time. Gu Xiaoshan felt quite awkward about it, but discovering that Renzi did not mind it at all, and could only praise Renzi for being easy-going. However, Gu Xiaoshan himself felt a little ufortable, and was even more afraid that Renzi would register the situation and feel ufortable as well. He then said, ¡°Why should we go to Jichan Estate? Is there even anything delicious there?¡± ¡°It¡¯s your ce, you yourself are saying that the food isn¡¯t good?¡± Renzi was astonished. Gu Xiaoshan paused. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that, didn¡¯t you want to have something sumptuous? The food at Jichan Estate is lighter, it¡¯s not suitable.¡± But Renzi replied, ¡°Having been on a nd diet, I shouldn¡¯t be too excessive and go straight for a sumptuous meal, or my stomach won¡¯t be able to handle it. It¡¯s good that it¡¯s lighter.¡± ¡°Mn...¡± Gu Xiaoshan then asked, ¡°But Jichan Estate¡¯s too far?¡± ¡°Look at how the roads are congested right now, you¡¯re still thinking about the distance? Perhaps it might even be faster to go to Jichan Estate.¡± Gu Xiaoshan struggled with his thoughts. ¡°Oh...¡± ¡°Stop hemming and hawing,¡± Renzi too started getting impatient, and pointed at the traffic lights. ¡°Quick, drive! The lights have changed!¡± Gu Xiaoshan could only go along with him, and turned his car towards Jichan Estate. Jichan Estate was located in the suburbs, with a hill behind it and a stream in front. The wind there was cool and the waters cold, and the building structure was of a ssical style. A private hotel with gardens, thendscape had green nts, a little bridge over flowing waters, pavilions and terraces. As for its amenities, it had restaurants, entertainment venues and rooms to stay, and could be considered to be quite fully equipped. Although it sounded rather nice, and looked very pretty as well, but Renzi rarely came here as it was too peaceful. He still preferred ces with crowds and bustling fun. Renzi now remembered that he rarely came to Jichan Estate, and the few times he came were to meet Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s lovers. Renzi¡¯s face also changed, and when he got out of the car, he really wanted to hammer himself to death. Why did he insist oning to Jichan Estate to make himself unhappy? Gu Xiaoshan also got out of the car, handing it over to the valet. Turning around to see Renzi, he found a change in Renzi¡¯splexion, and so askedughingly, ¡°You¡¯re feeling ufortable? Hungry already?¡± Renzi did not say much. ¡°Where are we going to eat?¡± ¡°You suggested it, so you can make the decision. What do you want to eat?¡± Renzi was determined not to go to the tea room ¡ª that was where he met Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s past lovers. ¡°I still want to have meat! Let¡¯s find a ce with more meat on the menu.¡± Gu Xiaoshan too did not want to go to the tea room, and so led Renzi to the european-styled restaurant in the middle of theke. Renzi had never been there before, so he did not feel awkward about it. They had a table in a private room, and Gu Xiaoshan ordered some dishes, asking Renzi if there was anything he had to avoid with his recent illness. Renzi said that everything was as usual, and so Gu Xiaoshan just ordered ordingly. What Renzi liked to eat, and what he could not eat, Gu Xiaoshan was the most aware of that. The expression on Renzi¡¯s face still did not look right. Gu Xiaoshan was not blind, and he was able to tell. After he made his order and the server left, he asked Renzi, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Renzi tried putting him off, ¡°My stomach¡¯s still a little ufortable.¡± ¡°Still ufortable? Then I should change the order, it¡¯s better to have porridge instead.¡± ¡°Porridge?¡± Renzi objected. ¡°Are you trying to starve me?¡± Gu Xiaoshan spread his hands out helplessly. ¡°Isn¡¯t your stomach feeling ufortable?¡± ¡°My stomach¡¯s feeling ufortable?¡± Renzi said, ¡°It¡¯s my heart that¡¯s feeling ufortable!¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s heart jolted. Mn, as expected, I shouldn¡¯t have brought him to this damn ce! However, he revealed an innocent and troubled expression. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Renzi actually fell for Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s innocent expression, and wondered why would he get angry out of nowhere. Gu Xiaoshan did not do anything wrong! Having been together for just one day, he started throwing a tantrum, what was this? How was he any different from those annoying, clingy girlfriends? Renzi paused, his anger retreating, but still feeling ufortable in his heart. ¡°Is He Jun still working here?¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Didn¡¯t you say that you don¡¯t want to see him ever again? How could I still let him appear here?¡± Renzi was rmed. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you found someone to kill him!¡± Gu Xiaoshan really had to give it to Renzi. ¡°You think you¡¯re acting in a mafia show?¡± Renzi shook his head, then asked, ¡°What about Mu Chutong? Has he ever eaten here before?¡± Mu Chutong was Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s first boyfriend. Gu Xiaoshan wondered, was he about to start listing them all from the start? If he did, this conversation would be endless. Gu Xiaoshan quickly summoned his innocent face again. ¡°Who? What are you talking about?¡± Renzi did not let it go. ¡°Mu Chutong!¡± ¡°What tong?¡± ¡°Mu Chutong!¡± ¡°What about Mushu?¡± Renzi was stunned. Was there something wrong with Brother Xiaoshan¡¯s ears? Gu Xiaoshan saw that Renzi did not go on, and rejoiced in his heart. About to think of something to move away from this topic, he happened to see the fashion show on the television screen in the room, and grabbed at it. ¡°Eh? Isn¡¯t that Tiffany Yuan?¡± ¡°Who?¡± Renzi turned his head and saw the face on the screen, still a little muddle-headed. ¡°She looks a little familiar.¡± Renzi really could not remember his ex-girlfriend, but could clearly recall Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s ex-boyfriend from so many years ago. Gu Xiaoshan had to give in, and gave him some hints. ¡°Tiffany Yuan? Your ex-girlfriend? You were dating for quite a few months, and you even told everyone that she was your muse. Did you forget, you even had an art exhibition with her portrait as the focus?¡± Renzi started feeling guilty, his forehead beading with sweat. A whileter, Renzi spoke, trembling. ¡°For that art exhibition, I had found people to draw for me! I was wrong, I must apologise to the public.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s fine. That substitute artist had brought your Tiffany back to be his muse, and even wrote a book exposing the details of your rtionship with Tiffany. He wrote an entire chapter describing your shorings, you guys can be considered even now.¡± Renzi knew that had he been cuckolded, but he had not realised that he had been embarrassed like this. ¡°What? What shorings? What book? Howe I didn¡¯t know about it?¡± ¡°Oh, I had this pressed down, and so the book wasn¡¯t published. However, I still have a copy of the draft. If you want, I can let you see it.¡± Renzi now remembered those memories in a steady stream. To have every rtionship screwed up like that, it also was not easy. Renzi pounded the table, getting emotional. ¡°Why? Why did they all have to treat me that way? Didn¡¯t they just want money? Did I not give enough? Isn¡¯t there someone out there who could treat me sincerely?¡± ¡°How can you expect a sincere heart in exchange for money?¡± Gu Xiaoshan felt that this logic was wrong. ¡°I would never have such expectations for people around me.¡± Gu Xiaoshan knew that money would never buy the sincere heart of his lover, and so he just did not give them any. Gu Xiaoshan picked up the remote control and switched off the television. ¡°Look at you, you don¡¯t even remember her face, and had to have your assistant remember her birthday and the anniversaries, as well as giving her presents. With such an attitude towards a rtionship, it would never end well. This has nothing to do with money.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s my fault?¡± Renzi¡¯s expression was lost. Gu Xiaoshan did not know how to answer this question, and so asked in reply, ¡°Will you not recognise my face too?¡± ¡°Of course not!¡± Renzi eximed loudly. ¡°I¡¯ll still recognise it even if it turns into ashes.¡± Renzi then felt this was not very scientific, and so took back his words. ¡°Mn, I¡¯ll only not recognise it if it turns into ashes.¡± Gu Xiaoshan burst outughing. ¡°Then do you remember my birthday?¡± Renzi gave the correct date, and even his eight characters of his horoscope. This made Gu Xiaoshan a little surprised, and thought that Renzi had once nned on using those details to perform voodoo on him. Gu Xiaoshan then asked, ¡°What about our anniversary?¡± Renzi pointed at the calendar. ¡°The same day next year!¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed and nodded. ¡°You see, this time, you remember everything, so it would definitely not end badly.¡± He then stretched out his hand and stroke that cowlick on the back of Renzi¡¯s head. Renzi¡¯s heart settled down. About to say something, the server then knocked on the door and entered with their food. As expected, the entire table of dishes was to Renzi¡¯s liking, and were light-tasting as well, suitable for these two patients who had just recovered from drinking fake wine. When the server left, Gu Xiaoshan picked some dishes for Renzi and asked, ¡°What did you want to ask just now?¡± Renzi looked up cautiously, just like a little cat who was seeing a new type of food for the first time and was unsure if he could eat it. The tentativeness in his eyes was evident. ¡°Then... then what was the reason for all your previous rtionships not ending well?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the same as yours,¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied candidly. ¡°I didn¡¯t use any sincerity.¡± Of course, he didn¡¯t use any money as well. Renzi was taken aback. ¡°Hmm?¡± Gu Xiaoshan saw that Renzi did not move his chopsticks, and started peeling the prawns while speaking. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, that there¡¯s no sincerity involved, it shouldn¡¯t be considered a proper rtionship, right?¡± ¡°Mn.¡± Renzi nodded, agreeing with Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s statement. Gu Xiaoshan dipped the peeled prawn in a dark sauce and held it to Renzi¡¯s mouth. ¡°So, to the both of us, this would be our first official rtionship, and we can be considered each other¡¯s first love.¡± Renzi was shocked, his eyes rounding, and unconsciously swallowed the prawn down. He nearly choked to death, but only felt a sweetness in his mouth. Chapter 61 Chapter 61 The meal could be said to have been enjoyed safely and tranquilly. Gu Xiaoshan remembered that Old Mister Gu had criticised Renzi for his rich dating history, and that it made people worry. However Gu Xiaoshan himself was not much better, with his track record. Now that the two of them were together, it was ¡°two negativesing together to be a positive¡±. Actually, towards Renzi having dated many girls in the past, Gu Xiaoshan had to admit that he was bothered by it. However, since he had decided to be with him, he felt that he need not think too much about it, as time moved forward, not backwards. He would just think positively, that on some level, Renzi and him were each other¡¯s ¡°first love¡±! Whatever exes and others, they did not exist. Renzi himself did not remember how many exes he had, and it would be fine if he did not remember too. Renzi seemed to have got over this conflict. Eating meat for the first time after a few days of porridge, he was also quite happy. Gu Xiaoshan was nearly done eating, while Renzi was still stuffing himself. Gu Xiaoshan had to remind him, ¡°You¡¯re eating too much.¡± Renzi said unhappily, ¡°I¡¯ve just started dating you, and you¡¯re not willing to let me fill my stomach already?¡± With such an usation, Gu Xiaoshan had no choice but to admit he was wrong. ¡°No, no, I didn¡¯t, why would I do that? I¡¯m just afraid that your stomach would feel ufortable.¡± Renzi just continued eating his meat. Gu Xiaoshan stood up and headed outside for a smoke. Outside the restaurant was a floating pavilion, and with the evening breeze, it was quitefortable sitting there in the summer night. Gu Xiaoshan sat there for a smoke, and just as he lit his cigarette, he heard someone call out to him. ¡°Is that President Gu?¡± When Gu Xiaoshan heard this voice, he did not need to look at him to know who he was ¡ª it was President Goo, the one who joked with He Jun saying that ¡°Yu Yunren was Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s most beloved man¡±. When Gu Xiaoshan remembered this, he swore silently. Fuck, this rabble of a friend had hit the nail on the target. Old Gooughed. ¡°I saw you and your beloved going in together, and wanted to call out to you, but you guys headed straight into a private room. I happened to have a client with me, so I didn¡¯t go looking for you. Who would have guess that we¡¯ll bump into each other here.¡± Old Goo too pulled out his cigarette from his pocket and lit it. Gu Xiaoshan smiled. It was fine in the past, but today, hearing Old Goo yfully calling Renzi his ¡°beloved¡±, his heart uselessly started pounding. He then inhaled on his cigarette to calm himself down. ¡°Sure, wee President Goo to this ce. Please spend more money here!¡± ¡°Ah, why don¡¯t I go to your room and greet your beloved too?¡± Old Goo said. Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°We¡¯ll need to finish our cigarettes before we go then.¡± Old Goo asked, ¡°Yu Yunren really doesn¡¯t smoke?¡± Gu Xiaoshan nodded. ¡°He doesn¡¯t.¡± ¡°That¡¯s pretty healthy of him.¡± Old Goo smoked as he judged, ¡°I heard you had a blind date with Shu Jingyi.¡± ¡°Where did you hear that from?¡± Gu Xiaoshan squinted his eyes in a smile through the smoke. ¡°There¡¯s no base to this, and you guys actually believe it?¡± ¡°Sure, that means it wasn¡¯t sessful.¡± Old Gooughed. When they were done smoking, they walked back to the room together. By then, Renzi was also nearly done with the food. The tes were removed, and a fruit tter was served. Renzi saw Gu Xiaoshan walked in, and he looked up with a smile about to say something. Then he saw Old Goo following behind him, and felt a little awkward, greeting him with a smile, ¡°President Goo?¡± Old Gu chuckled. ¡°Am I disrupting your date?¡± Hearing that, Renzi spoke to Gu Xiaoshan in extreme shyness. ¡°Ah? You¡¯ve already told others that we¡¯re dating?¡± Gu Xiaoshan too did not know what he should say, as Old Goo was clearly making a joke. However, Gu Xiaoshan did not give any exnation, and went along with Renzi. ¡°That¡¯s right, Old Goo isn¡¯t an outsider anyway.¡± When Old Goo heard this, he still thought that this was a joke. Heughed, ¡°Ah ha, congrattions, let me know when the baby arrives.¡± Old Goo sat down and chatted with them for a while. As Renzi listened, he too realised that Old Goo was only joking. This made Renzi unreconciled to it, and he said loudly, ¡°Stop putting your arms on each other shoulders, Gu Xiaoshan is now my boyfriend.¡± Old Goo had not taken it seriously, but hearing Renzi¡¯s voice trembling with nervous, and his face red like a cooked prawn ¡ª Old Goo swore silently, and turned to look at Gu Xiaoshan. However, Gu Xiaoshan acted like nothing was wrong. He sat with his ankle across his knee, and only when Old Goo looked at him questioningly, he ced his hand meaningfully on Renzi¡¯s shoulder, rubbing it a couple of times. This time, Old Goo was really shocked. About half a minuteter, Old Goo had easily digested this information. ¡°You guys really did it! I said it before right? Didn¡¯t I get it right?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Renzi asked. ¡°A while ago when everyone was saying that you were gay, I told them all that it was impossible!¡± Renzi was a little ufortable hearing that. ¡°But that means you¡¯re wrong!¡± ¡°Listen to me first,¡± Old Goo wanted to light a cigarette, but caught Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s warning gaze, and instead fiddled with it. ¡°I said, Yu Yunren is not a gay. If he¡¯s really gay, the first person he¡¯ll be with would be Gu Xiaoshan!¡± Renzi was quite surprised. ¡°How, how did you know that?¡± Old Goo smiled. ¡°You guys are too sickening... Ah, I won¡¯t talk about it anymore, I¡¯ve won the bet anyway! Quickly announce it, then I can start iming my wins.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°You even bet on this matter?¡± ¡°I run a casino. What can¡¯t I bet on?¡± Hearing the words ¡°quickly announce it¡±, Renzi was convinced. Looking at Xu Yunyun¡¯s normal behaviour today, as well as how Old Goo was unimpressed, he kept feeling that him and Gu Xiaoshan being a couple did not attract any attention from anyone! Did they really have to announce it with a big fanfare? Renzi became a little bashful. ¡°What¡¯s this announcing about? We¡¯re also not nning on hiding our rtionship. See, aren¡¯t we openly on a date and having a meal?¡± ¡°When the two of you are sharing a meal, who would know that you¡¯re on a date?¡± Old Goo yed with the cigarette in his hand. ¡°Even if the two of you go on a honeymoon, and don¡¯t tell anyone about it, no one would suspect as well!¡± Renzi was a little dazed. Thinking about it, that was really very possible. Old Goo pulled out his phone from his pocket. ¡°Now that I¡¯m here, I¡¯ll be the witness. You guys take an intimate shot, upload it to your social media and announce it to the world!¡± Renzi was a little ill at ease, but Old Goo had already opened his camera app and positioned his phone. Although Gu Xiaoshan did not say a word, he ced his hand naturally on Renzi¡¯s shoulder, pulling them very close together. Renzi could even smell the cologne from behind Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s ears. However, Old Goo was not satisfied. ¡°Photos like this, even if you don¡¯t have a thousand of them, you probably have a hundred of them right? This photo isn¡¯t even as good as the one you guys took duringst year¡¯s valentines when you were hugging in the snow!¡± From the ¡°announce your rtionship¡± moment, Renzi had been feeling shy, and now, his shyness had reached his limit. Everytime he felt this shy, he would speak very loudly with an angry look. Therefore, this time, he looked angry, and spoke loudly, ¡°Then what should we do? Let you take a photo of us having sex?¡± Gu Xiaoshan burst outughing, and he was about to cate Renzi. However, Old Goo gave in first, and chuckled, ¡°My brother-inw, what are you saying? How would I dare to do that?¡± The ¡°brother-inw¡± left Renzi in disarray, and his face again reddened, and he faltered. Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°Aren¡¯t you shameless? You¡¯re already so old, the same age as President Shu, yet you¡¯re referring to him as your brother-inw 1! You should address him as your younger brother¡¯s wife!¡± ¡°Eh, my younger brother¡¯s wife!¡± Old Goo smiled, ¡°Give this Gu fellow a kiss!¡± Renzi immediately froze, but he felt a soft warmth on his face ¡ª half a minuteter, he then registered it to be Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s lips. However, by that time, the kiss had already ended. Old Goo said in satisfaction, ¡°Although you¡¯re a distance from the camera, but it¡¯s enough. My younger brother¡¯s wife is after all a somebody, and has to be dignified, right?¡± Gu Xiaoshan walked over to look at the screen of Old Goo¡¯s phone. Seeing the new photo, he revealed a satisfied smile, then saw that Old Goo was about to upload the photo. He then stopped him, ¡°What are you doing? Send the photo to me. Renzi and I will upload it ourselves. Who do you think you are, sending it?¡± ¡°Sure, sure.¡± Old Goo sent the photo to Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°The two of you are really in a serious rtionship?¡± ¡°Can we actually fake this?¡± Gu Xiaoshan asked. ¡°Don¡¯t you have to apany your client?¡± Old Gooughed. ¡°Seems like I¡¯m disturbing you two.¡± After teasing them, Old Goo left. Renzi tilted his head to look at Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s phone. He saw a portrait shot, the background edited to be blurry, highlighting the subjects of the photo ¡ª Renzi¡¯s eyes that were round with shock, looking dazed, and his shoulders encircled by Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s arm. However, unlike him, Gu Xiaoshan was not looking at the camera, only his side profile could be seen, and his lips were on Renzi¡¯s reddening cheeks. This was not some overly intimate photo, but it had a unique romantic atmosphere to it. Gu Xiaoshan was quite satisfied with it. Instead, it was Renzi who shook his head. ¡°I look very foolish.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°You don¡¯t, I think you look very good.¡± Renzi was stunned, discovering that this seemed to be the first time in his life that he heard Gu Xiaoshan praising him to be good looking. In the past, he was the one calling himself naturally handsome, while Gu Xiaoshan would ridicule and mock him, saying that he looked stupid. Today, it was the opposite. He called himself foolish looking, but Gu Xiaoshan had said that he was good looking. Was this the preferential treatment of a husband? Renzi rxed, and looked carefully at it. ¡°Mn, right, after looking at it for a while more, it¡¯s not bad. In any case, my face would never look weird.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. He was still worried that Renzi¡¯s feelings were hurt, but it seemed like he no longer needed to worry anymore. Renzi was very narcissistic about his appearance, always saying that other than money and looks, he had nothing else. Chapter 62 Chapter 62 Friday evening was when many couples would choose to have their dates, and the same went for Yu Yuntao and Zhi Xuan. Only that they were a little like an old couple, and lit two candles at home to apany their dinner and they considered that a date. After dinner they had sex, and then Zhi Xuan said that he was too tired and wanted to sleep after only one time. Facing his lover that was six years older than him, Yu Yuntao joked, ¡°Getting old?¡± Zhi Xuan epted his age gratefully. ¡°Yes, exactly. I¡¯m getting weak. My waist aches, massage it for me.¡± Yu Yuntao had nothing to say to that, as he massaged Zhi Xuan¡¯s waist with one hand, he looked through his phone with the other. Scrolling through his social media ount, he saw the photo of Gu Xiaoshan kissing Renzi on the front page. Despite knowing that the two of them were dating, Yu Yuntao was still slightly surprised. Looking at the photo, the caption was: It¡¯s not a prank, it¡¯s not a dare, we¡¯re officially dating now. Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi had sent the same content within fifteen minutes of each other. Evidently, they had nned it. As Yu Yuntao thought about it, he discovered that Zhi Xuan had already fallen asleep. He then covered him up with a nket, and left the bedroom with his phone and gave a call to Renzi in the living room. Renzi only answered after a while, ¡°Lao-ge 1, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Yu Yuntao felt that Renzi¡¯s voice did not sound very natural, and asked, ¡°Gu Xiaoshan is next to you?¡± ¡°Mn... That¡¯s right.¡± Renzi was really a little awkward because of this reason. Yu Yuntao then asked, ¡°It¡¯s already sote, you guys are still together?¡± ¡°Is it veryte?¡± Renzi looked at his watch. ¡°Not really? It¡¯s only 10.30pm.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you were having dinner with him? How long have you guys been eating?¡± ¡°We went to catch a movie after dinner. Didn¡¯t you say that dating was shopping, eating and watching a movie?¡± Renzi was quite uncertain, ¡°I went ording to what you said.¡± Yu Yuntao heard Reniz¡¯ voice bing a lot more natural. ¡°Gu Xiaoshan has walked away?¡± Renzi was rmed. ¡°Are you spying on me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m asking you, am I not?!¡± Yu Yuntao exined, annoyed. ¡°If I¡¯m spying on you, would I still need to ask?¡± Renzi was a little relieved, replying, ¡°He went to get his car.¡± ¡°Oh! It¡¯s sote now, and you¡¯ve finished watching the movie. Where are you going next?¡± When Gu Xiaoshan said that he had the draft of the book that wrote nonsense about Renzi¡¯s scandals, Renzi had said that he wanted to look at it. However, Renzi felt that he should not tell Yu Yuntao the details about this matter, and so he said, ¡°Mn... There¡¯s a photobook... that¡¯s no longer in print. It¡¯s the only existing copy, I¡¯m pretty interested in it, so I¡¯m going to go take a look.¡± ¡°Where are you going to look at it?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to his ce.¡± ¡°You¡¯re going to your boyfriend¡¯s house in the middle of the night to look at a photobook?¡± Renzi repliedposedly, ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Uhh...¡± Yu Yuntao thought about it, and felt since that Renzi was not an underaged kid, would he be poking in their matters a little too much? However, he also felt that he could not ignore it, and so just said, ¡°If you¡¯re noting home to sleep tonight, you should still tell our father, if not he may call the police.¡± ¡°If I don¡¯t go home to sleep, where would I sleep then?¡± Renzi asked, startled. However, after saying that, he seemed to realised something, and he blushed. ¡°Lao-ge, what, what are you trying to say?¡± ¡°How old are you already? You¡¯re still asking about this?!¡±Yu Yuntao¡¯s voice was filled with scorn. ¡°Whatever, remember to stay safe!¡± Yu Yuntao then hung up. The conversation ended quickly, but Renzi¡¯s thoughts starting going all over the ce. Gu Xiaoshan had got into his car, and drove to where Renzi was. Renzi opened the door and took the passenger seat next to the driver. Gu Xiaoshan asked, ¡°Why did your brother call you?¡± ¡°He¡¯s urging me to go home.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was taken aback, hearing that. Heughed, ¡°How strange. Does he do this every time you¡¯re outte?¡± Renzi became shy. ¡°Hmm, not really...¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°It must be because you¡¯ve been sick recently. They want you to go home earlier to rest, not wanting you to be too tired.¡± ¡°Yes, yes!¡± Renzi hurriedly nodded his head. Gu Xiaoshan started the car. ¡°Then I better send you home first, if not your father and brother will worry too much.¡± Renzi had not expect Gu Xiaoshan to say this, and was a little stunned. ¡°We¡¯re just going to go home?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯m going back to the vi too, it¡¯s on the way.¡± Gu Xiaoshan then drove towards the direction of the vi district. Renzi thought about it. ¡°But I really wanted to see that draft...¡± Gu Xiaoshan could not hold back a smile. ¡°We¡¯ll look at it next time. It won¡¯t go missing anyway.¡± ¡°Forget it,¡± Renziy back into his seat, looking out at the starless night sky. His heart had also felt clearer and brighter. ¡°I don¡¯t want to think about things in the past already! If you didn¡¯t mention it, I had nearly forgotten all about it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was a little surprised, and turned to nce at Renzi, then back to the road. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s pretty good too.¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes fell half-shut, nearly falling asleep. Now that it waster in the night, the road conditions had improved, and Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s car drove very quickly, and soon delivered Renzi back home. Renzi looked at the familiar vi, a little dazed. It was only when Gu Xiaoshan got off the car and opened the door for him, with the fresh air blowing into the car did Renzi regain his senses. Hesitating, he took a step and got off the car. Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°Why? You still want to look at that draft?¡± ¡°No.¡± Renzi shook his head, looking up at the night sky. There was still no stars and moon to be seen. What he could see was Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s bright and clear eyes, and they did look like the moon and stars. ¡°I just want to spend more time with you.¡± A little stunned, Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°This is only our first day being together. There would be many days ahead of us.¡± Renzi nodded his head in joy. Gu Xiaoshan caressed Renzi¡¯s hair, and bent down to kiss his forehead. Not paying attention, the lips moved away from Renzi¡¯s forehead, but the warm breath still lingered there, like a spring breeze ¡ª ¡°Goodnight, boyfriend.¡± Gu Xiaoshan said softly. Renzi was the first one to suggest using ¡°boyfriend¡±, and when he said it, every syble was like stato, like a stone falling on the ground. However, when Gu Xiaoshan said it, it was soft and gentle, like a willow dancing with the wind. Renzi turned his head, a little shy, but seeing Gu Xiaoshan walking away, he could not help but shout, ¡°Goodnight to you as well!¡± Gu Xiaoshan was already in the car. He wound his window down and asked, ¡°What?¡± Puffing up his cheeks like a goldfish, it took Renzi a while before he could speak. ¡°Goodnight to you as well, boyfriend!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled at him. ¡°Alright, go in first. If not this would never end.¡± Renzi dawdled, turning his head back continuously as he walked to his front door. Only when Renzi stepped into his house did Gu Xiaoshan start his car and left. Tonight, Renzi slept extremely well. Waking up the next day, he discovered that his social media page had exploded. Many people were looking for him to get a confirmation. ¡°Is this really not a joke?¡± ¡°Are you guys working with Old Goo to cheat our money?¡± Renzi really did not want to reply to them one at a time, and grumbled silently, is it really that hard to believe? Of course, there were also people who left messages saying things like ¡°I¡¯ve long knew there was something between the both of you¡±. Renzi also did not want to pay any attention to that, as he felt that there really was nothing between the two of them in the past. Heizi also sent him a message. ¡°You¡¯re really capable, why didn¡¯t you drop me a hint or something?! Now I¡¯ve lost so much money to Old Goo.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already told you not to gamble so much, but you didn¡¯t listen. It¡¯s fine that you didn¡¯t listen, but you even bet on me now. You deserved it.¡± Heizi jokingly swore at him. ¡°How long have you been together?¡± Renzi answered honestly. ¡°Yesterday was our first day together.¡± ¡°Hah.¡± Heizi was very surprised. ¡°It¡¯s only your first day together yet you dare to announce it so publicly?¡± ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t we dare to do so?¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it be embarrassing if you break up?¡± ¡°Your parents¡¯ break up would be the embarrassing one.¡± Renzi¡¯s and Heizi¡¯s mutual jabs and insults had always been very harsh, and Heizi was not bothered by it. ¡°Sure then. I¡¯ll wish you guys a happy ever after.¡± ¡°Thank you! No need for you to wish it, we¡¯ll still be happy together.¡± Heizi then teased, ¡°The two of you had been sowing your seeds wildly everywhere. Is this because the both of you are afraid that there would still be people chasing after the other, so you decided to nt your gs on the first day you¡¯re together, and dere your sovereignty?¡± The so-called g nting was from the military, referring to seizing the military¡¯s strategic location and dering their ownership. Renzi was shocked. He had really never considered this issue of ¡°g nting¡±. Now that Heizi had said it aloud, Renzi felt that this was pretty important. Dering his sovereignty, signalling to others that they should note and invade as they will, was really something that was very important. Although he was not very sure about Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s private life, but he believed that there should be quite a lot of admirers around him. His boyfriend was after all a flower with a heavenly beauty and fragrance! He was bound to attract all sorts of bees and butterflies. Thinking about it, Renzi felt that it would be safer for him to nt more gs. A photo on social media was definitely not enough. So, Renzi ordered 999 stalks of red roses, had them delivered to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s office, and even instructed them, ¡°Please don¡¯t use a card that¡¯s smaller than A4. The colour has to be bright and eye-catching, and on it has to be disyed ¡®Your one and only boyfriend Yu Yunren¡¯.¡± The florist asked, ¡°What should the content be? I love you?¡± Renzi was extremely shy upon hearing that. He felt that was not a good choice, as it was too audacious. Looking outside the window, he realised it was raining. Worrying that the card might be destroyed in the rain, he paid a little more money and made an urgent change in his order. So, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s office received a bouquet of 999 red roses from the florist, and hanging off it was a red silk banner that would never drop nor be destroyed no matter the weather. On it was words in a gold script: ¡°For the already attached President Gu Xiaoshan, I wish you the best of luck, and your business excellent. Your one and only boyfriend Yu Yunren.¡± Chapter 63 Chapter 63 Gu Xiaoshan did not screen his staff from his social media ount, and so many of them had saw his announcement about his rtionship. This announcement was also shared amongst all gossip chats of the employees, and had spread rapidly. Some said they believed it, others said they did not, but everyone had something to say about now. Now with the delivery of the roses and the silk banner, the gossip chat exploded. On the surface, everyone looked calm refusing to be distracted, but underneath, they were exchanging all sorts of looks with each other. Xu Yunyun handled all deliveries to the president¡¯s office. As for this particr one, Xu Yunyun did not know how to receive it, and could only bite her lips and ck her way to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s office in her heels. Knocking the door before entering, she informed him, ¡°President Gu, there¡¯s a delivery from President Ren, pleasee to the desk to personally receive it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan frowned and walked out. Seeing a huge, rectangr ck flower box on the desk, the aesthetics more suited to a straight man, it looked just like a mini coffin. In it was 999 stalks of bright, eye-catching red roses, but what was even more eye-catching was that fluttering silk banner with gold words. Xu Yunyun forced her smile back, and not a single hint of hankering for gossip showed upon her face. With a calm look, she asked, ¡°This takes up quite a bit of space, I don¡¯t know where to put it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan said, ¡°Put the roses in the fridge, if not they¡¯ll spoil.¡± Xu Yunyun was surprised, then responded, ¡°What about the fridge in the corner of the pantry? Putting them in a bottle with water would keep them fresher, what do you think about that?¡± ¡°Mn,¡± Gu Xiaoshan nodded. ¡°We¡¯ll do that.¡± ¡°Then... what about the silk banner?¡± ¡°Put it in my office...¡± As an exquisite, top ss gay, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eyes burned when seeing this celebratory silk banner. However, the brainless message gave him surprising sweetness. In the end, his love for his partner won over his sense of aesthetics, and he gave an instruction that he would definitely regret. ¡°Hang it up.¡± Xu Yunyun nearly slipped and fell, but her face looked just like normal. ¡°Mn, sure.¡± It seemed like Gu Xiaoshan and Yu Yunren were really together. With their actions, the consequence was that on the second day of their rtionship, everyone knew about it. This too became everyone¡¯s hot topic of discussion. When Gu Xiaowu found out, she was extremely stupefied. She really did not dare to believe that Renzi who had been crazily chasing after her for a long time now switched to chasing after her older brother, and even seeded! Gu Xiaowu also made her way to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s office, wanting to rify it. Xu Yunyun stood up, as though she was about to stop her. Gu Xiaowu instead said, ¡°I made an appointment.¡± Xu Yunyun quickly nodded, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m very sorry, but President Gu is still in a meeting. Please wait over here.¡± Gu Xiaowu expressed her understanding, and was invited to the reception room. As she waited for Gu Xiaoshan, she flipped through the magazines. In the room, she recalled how she used to like Yu Yuntao, and even chased after him on purpose, how she waited for him in the reception room of the Yu¡¯s offices. She could not help but frown, what exactly was this? She had chased after Yu Yuntao, then Yu Yuntao came out of the closet, saying he was gay. Yu Yuntao¡¯s little brother had always regarded himself as a heterosexual, even chasing after her, and she refused to ept him. Now she discovered, Yu Yunren was also a gay, and even got together with her own brother? Should she suspect if fate was ying a trick on her, or suspect if she had some special ability? As Gu Xiaowu lost herself in her thoughts for over ten minutes, her brother finally came to see her. Gu Xiaoshan asked, ¡°Have you been waiting long?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, there were magazines to keep me from getting bored.¡± Gu Xiaowu tossed the magazine on the table casually, and it fell open to a page with the headline ¡°yboy Yu Yunren¡¯s Dating History¡±. Gu Xiaoshan knew she did it on purpose, and so pretended not to see it. Taking a seat on the couch, he asked with a smile, ¡°Aren¡¯t you pretty busy recently? Why did youe to my office suddenly to look for me?¡± Gu Xiaowu smiled in reply. ¡°You¡¯re the one who¡¯s busier right? Busy dating?¡± ¡°Well, dating isn¡¯t work,¡± Gu Xiaoshan leaned into the couch. ¡°Even if I spend more time dating, I won¡¯t say it¡¯s busy. I¡¯ll call it rxation and entertainment.¡± Gu Xiaowu finally believed the news of their rtionship, and her expression turned ugly. ¡°Renzi is unreliable, are you unreliable as well?¡± ¡°Hey, what are you saying?¡± Gu Xiaowu picked up the magazine and waved it in front of Gu Xiaoshan. As though afraid of him not knowing how to read, she said loudly, ¡°He¡¯s different from you. His affections have always switched very easily, falling in love with a snap of the fingers. Can you date him without any worries?¡± ¡°What are you saying. It¡¯s only that he doesn¡¯t know how to handle the media,¡± Gu Xiaoshan defended Renzi. ¡°If not for my good rtionship with the media, the number of reports on me would be no less than him.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t be bothered with that.¡± Gu Xiaowu said. ¡°I don¡¯t care if you¡¯re hurting others, but I can¡¯t let others have a chance to hurt you!¡± Gu Xiaoshan still smiled. ¡°What nonsense! Who would be able to hurt me? That foolish little Yu Yunren?¡± ¡°Yes, that foolish little Yu Yunren!¡± Gu Xiaowu¡¯s voice reverberated. ¡°Other than him, no one else would be able to hurt you.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was shocked. ¡°Are you thinking too much into it?¡± ¡°I hope so.¡± Gu Xiaowu knew that she could not pry too much into it, and only reminded him, ¡°He looks very harmless, but in actual fact, his reckless attitude, always doing as he pleases, would easily bring about negative consequences for people around him, and even cause them major harm. As no one can bear to me him, if anything happens, you will be the only one bearing the responsibility!¡± Gu Xiaoshan calmly looked at Gu Xiaowu, thisdy who looked very simr to him, as well as his mother. He wanted to say something, but apparently it was not very important, as he did not look unhappy when they were interrupted by a knock. The personing in was Xu Yunyun. Gu Xiaoshan and Gu Xiaowu immediately put on a well-practised friendly smile, as though they were having a friendly sibling chat. Xu Yunyun did not notice anything strange, and only said, ¡°President Ren is here, and he¡¯ll like to invite President Gu for a meal.¡± Gu Xiaoshan spoke, ¡°Let him wait for a bit, I¡¯m talking with Xiaowu.¡± However, Gu Xiaowu smiled and stood up. ¡°What are you saying? Wouldn¡¯t it be nice if the three of us share a meal together?¡± Chapter 64 Chapter 64 Gu Xiaowu walked out of the reception gracefully like a swan in her high heels. Gu Xiaoshan followed behind her, and saw Renzi standing by the corner waiting. He was looking at his phone, and smiling foolishly at something. When Renzi heard the cks of the high heels, he looked up, and was surprised to see Gu Xiaowu. Gu Xiaowu spoke up, ¡°We haven¡¯t seen each other in awhile, Renzi.¡± She even stretched her arm out to hold onto Renzi¡¯s arm. Renzi got a shock, and reflexively shrank backwards. If he had not travelled to the future, he would have been delirious with joy that his aloof icy goddess would want to hold onto him. However, he did not dare to touch her now. Gu Xiaowu did not let his rejection affect her, and smiled, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? It¡¯s been too long that we¡¯ve seen each other, so we¡¯re no longer as close?¡± Renzi only replied, ¡°Uhh... There shouldn¡¯t be close intimate contact between males and females.¡± When he said this, not only did Gu Xiaowu wanted tough, but Gu Xiaoshan as well. Gu Xiaowu then said, ¡°Hah, you¡¯re now actually telling me that males and females shouldn¡¯t have close intimate contact?! In the past, you even told me about how you¡¯ve already decided on the names of our children!¡± Unconsciously, Renzi¡¯s eyes drifted over to Gu Xiaoshan. He felt anxious, worried that Gu Xiaoshan would not be happy, and so quickly rified, ¡°I was young and foolish then, please don¡¯t take offense at a child¡¯s babbling.¡± ¡°I seem to recall that you were 26 years old when you said that?¡± Gu Xiaowu was merciless. Renzi felt awkward. ¡°Ah? At that time... It doesn¡¯t count. I¡¯m a gay now, I can¡¯t have any children.¡± Gu Xiaowu paused. Just as she was about to say something, Renzi sped his hands together. ¡°Sister Xiaowu, I know I was wrong! I won¡¯t chase after you anymore and cling to you, please let me go like how you¡¯ll let your fart go!¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, and chimed in, ¡°Yes, let him go!¡± Gu Xiaowu could neitherugh nor cry, and did not know what she should say. Gu Xiaoshan took the opportunity to change the topic, pulling Renzi over next to him. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Renzi replied, ¡°I want to eat with you!¡± Gu Xiaowu smiled, ¡°I happen to be hungry too, let¡¯s go together.¡± Renzi was taken aback, and stared at Gu Xiaowu with rounded eyes. Gu Xiaowu widened her eyes back, revealing an innocent look just like Renzi. ¡°Why? I can¡¯t even have a meal with you?¡± Renzi was really quite an honest and frank person. ¡°Sister Xiaowu, you... you didn¡¯t go online?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Gu Xiaowu was surprised. Renzi was simple minded, and his adaptability was high. Thinking that since he had already done things like sending roses and silk banners, what else should he be afraid of? Why should he hold on to his dignity? So, he suddenly grabbed Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hand, then held it up like the referee of a wrestling match. ¡°We¡¯re dating!¡± This fastball was too out of the blue. Not only Gu Xiaowu, but even Gu Xiaoshan nearly did not catch it. Gu Xiaowu paused. ¡°So?¡± ¡°So why do you want to follow us when we¡¯re going to eat?¡± Renzi mumbled. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to be a gooseberry like this?¡± Gu Xiaowu¡¯s mouth moved, wanting to say something. In the end, she did not say anything meaningful, but just a few words of courtesy and bade farewell to this couple that were head-over-heels for each other. In her mind, she thought, Fuck, I really hate gays. Gu Xiaoshan then smiled at Renzi. ¡°I¡¯ll have to trouble you to wait a little longer, I¡¯m not done with work yet.¡± Renzi nodded. ¡°It¡¯s fine, I have lots of time anyway!¡± Renzi followed Gu Xiaoshan into his office, and saw the fluttering silk banner hanging on the white wall. Bright red in colour, it was very conspicuous. Renzi¡¯s joy increased a little. ¡°Why did you hang that up?¡± ¡°What?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was a little astounded. ¡°I thought the meaning of you sending me a silk banner was for me to hang it up.¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°No, I had wanted to just use a card, but I was afraid it¡¯ll get wet in the rain, so I changed it to a silk banner.¡± Gu Xiaoshan surrendered. Who would be able to follow Renzi¡¯s thought process? He had thought that Renzi wanted him to hang the banner, and so he gritted his teeth and destroyed his painstakingly furnished office with a simple, cold, scandinavian ir, hanging up this silk banner that would still be an eyesore even on it was ¡°Number 1 Midwife¡±. And now, since the silk banner was already hung up, it was not feasible to take it down, and he could only let it be. Gu Xiaoshan asked Renzi to wait in the lounge, and Renzi waited obediently there. Neither of them knew he would have to wait till the sky turned dark. Gu Xiaoshan did not mean to leave Renzi out in the cold, but he was like this when busy, working without a pause, and no time to rest. Xu Yunyun also ran around with him, and could be considered a hard working career woman. In the end, Xu Yunyun finally packed up her belongings and left work at the hours she ustomed to working with overtime. Gu Xiaoshan had also signed hisst document. He had already been used to the tense and busy days of work. However, today was a little different. He felt a slight, invisible pressure on his shoulder, and he unconsciously massaged them. Feeling ufortable, he stood up from his chair, and loosened his tie that felt a little tight around his neck. He entered his lounge, and the the city¡¯s lights could be seen from the french windows. The colours were bright and colourful, and reflected into the room. Renzi was lying on the bed with his eyes shut, looking as though he had fallen asleep. Gu Xiaoshan was a little apologetic, and so made his way over soundlessly, afraid of disturbing him. However, he did not expect that Renzi would open his eyes upon his entrance, and sit up on the bed. His actions were a little slow, but it could be seen that he was awake. Gu Xiaoshan then spected, ¡°You weren¡¯t sleeping?¡± ¡°How would I be able to sleep?¡± Renzi said, an aggrieved tone in his voice. Gu Xiaoshan was quite sorry, feeling that he had ignored Renzi and made him suffer. As he was thinking of how to coax him, he heard Renzi continue, ¡°Even a pig won¡¯t be able to sleep feeling this hungry!¡± ¡°Uhh, mn.¡± Gu Xiaoshan could not follow Renzi¡¯s train of thoughts. Renzi jumped off the bed. ¡°Boyfriend, you¡¯re hungry too right? Let¡¯s go eat!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°What would you like to have?¡± ¡°Must we still decide? Just go to Restaurant X downstairs.¡± Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi took the lift down. As the lift slowly descended, the atmosphere was fairly quiet, only hearing the sounds of the machinery. Gu Xiaoshan suddenly spoke up, ¡°There was too much work, I¡¯m very sorry that I¡¯ve made you wait so long.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Renzi was surprised. ¡°What¡¯s there to be sorry about? I should be the one apologising,ing over without checking if you were free or not. I was afraid that you¡¯ll be angry with me for interrupting your work!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled wryly when he heard this, patting Renzi¡¯s head. He felt that he should still apologise, but it also seem like it was not needed. He wondered if he should praise Renzi for being understanding, but he was also not willing to do so. In his heart, he had a little wish that Renzi would not be this understanding about it. A wilful and capricious partner, he could still smile and pamper him. However, if his partner was too understanding, he would always feel that in some matters, he had not done enough. Ever since Renzi was a child, he had been ¡°well trained¡± in this area, to never disturb his father when he was working. Not only did he never go to the office without a word, as long as the door to his father¡¯s study was closed, he did not even dare to run in the corridor. That was a tightly closed door. As Renziy on the bed, looking at the closed door of the lounge, he suddenly thought about himself as a child. Hey on the bed, closing his eyes pretending to sleep, so as to let his nanny leave in relief. However, he had not slept, secretly wishing that his father woulde in through the door. However, he never came ¡ª but he thought, maybe his father dide to see him after he finished his work, it was only that he had already fallen asleep. He med himself a little for falling asleep before his father came in. Now, his feelings were a lot more rxed, as he finally managed to wait til Gu Xiaoshan came in. The two of them sat in a private room in Restaurant X, seemingly already forgetting about the unhappiness just now. Renzi ate happily, then turned to tell Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Mr Shu sent me a message yesterday.¡± Gu Xiaoshan cocked his brow. ¡°What did he say?¡± ¡°He said he¡¯ll just forget that we returned home without a word, but now, announcing our rtionship without any warning, we really did not see him as a friend. I also feel quite apologetic about it.¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to be apologetic about?¡± Gu Xiaoshan asked. ¡°When did we return home without a word? Didn¡¯t we send him a message at the airport? Also, it¡¯s not possible to give any warnings about a rtionship, hasn¡¯t he found it out through social media anyway? No one concealed it from him on purpose. Furthermore, we¡¯re also not very close to him.¡± Renzi was convinced by Gu Xiaoshan, and nodded his head without being aware of it. ¡°Mn... You¡¯re right.¡± He then paused, ¡°But I find it rather strange...¡± ¡°What¡¯s strange?¡± ¡°Everyone is asking me if I¡¯m really not joking, whether we¡¯re really in a rtionship, things like that. They don¡¯t seem to believe this news. Mr Shu is the only one who doesn¡¯t seem to have any doubts.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because he¡¯s not close with us, so it¡¯s not nice for him to ask about it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan still insisted on the angle that Shu Jingyi was not close to them. Renzi nodded, and continued eating. A couple of bitester, Gu Xiaoshan asked, ¡°He didn¡¯t say anything else?¡± ¡°He did. He says he¡¯sing back soon, and to treat him to a meal then.¡± ¡°Does he want ¡®you¡¯ to treat him to a meal, or ¡®us¡¯ to treat him?¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°Hmm?¡± He paused, and did not understand. He scrolled to that message, and realised that no pronouns were used: ¡°When I¡¯m back, treat me to a meal.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was about tough in anger. He didugh, but Renzi did not catch the underlying meaning of it. Gu Xiaoshan then asked, ¡°Have you decided what you want to treat him?¡± ¡°Roasted rabbit.¡± Renzi still owed Shu Jingyi a roasted rabbit. He had actually forgot about it, but Shu Jingyi had reminded him. Gu Xiaoshan nodded. ¡°Sure, we¡¯ll both treat him, and also thank him for his previous hospitality.¡± Renzi naturally had no objections, and he continued eating. Seeing how Renzi was stuffing himself, Gu Xiaoshan thought he was actually quite hungry, and did not dare to ask him to slow down. Remembering thest time he had asked Renzi to eat a little less, Renzi had choked him up with a ¡°we¡¯ve only just started dating and you won¡¯t let me fill my stomach¡±. Gu Xiaoshan thought, Renzi¡¯s temper was really a slow burn. Renzi noticed Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s focus, and looked at him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Gu Xiaoshan seemed to have thought of something. ¡°That bottle of wine you made, was it done at Shu Jingyi¡¯s ce?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Renzi did not give it too much thought. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Oh, nothing.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. Chapter 65 Chapter 65 When Shu Jingyi returned, he arranged to meet with Renzi. Renzi told him that he was eating at a restaurant called Prosperous Garden. The location they arranged to meet at was not any of the floors in the restaurant, not was it in any of the private rooms. Instead, it was at the backyard of Prosperous Garden, and it had been done up and turned into a BBQ area, he could juste directly. However, after arriving, he had not expected to find so many people there. In the country, Shu Jingyi had quite a wide social circle, and everyone he knew was there. And they had all arrived earlier than him and started grilling already. Old Goo walked over, grinning. ¡°Old Shu, have you eaten?¡± Shu Jingyi smiled back, ¡°Am I here not to eat?¡± Old Goo studied Shu Jingyi. ¡°Wow, you¡¯re dressed up so nicely, going on another blind date?¡± Shu Jingyi replied with augh, ¡°Don¡¯t I always dress like this?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes, a beast in human clothing,¡± Old Goo pulled at Shu Jingyi as he greeted others. ¡°Hey, you¡¯re still grilling? Today¡¯s lead is here, quick, get him a drink!¡± This BBQ was arranged by Gu Xiaoshan, in the name of weing Shu Jingyi back. Everyone knew that Gu Xiaoshan and Shu Jingyi were partnering up to open a casino in Country C, some were jealous, but even more wanted to gain some benefits from it, anxious to get in on it. So, the number of people who attended this party was fairlyrge, and upon seeing Shu Jingyi¡¯s arrival, they all swarmed up to him,ughing and joking. Shu Jingyi chatted with them, ¡°How am I today¡¯s lead? Shouldn¡¯t it be Gu Xiaoshan? He was the one who arranged this party, where is he hiding? Shouldn¡¯t he be weing me?¡± Everyoneughed. ¡°He only cares about spending time with his darling, how would he have time to bother about you?¡± Now that this topic was mentioned, everyone could not help but start discussing. ¡°I really can¡¯t believe that in the end, they would end up together!¡± Shu Jingyi smiled, ¡°How do you know that it¡¯ll be ¡®the end¡¯?¡± Old Gooughed, ¡°Others are all fake. If the two of them are together, it must be real!¡± Everyone tooughed in response, ¡°Yes, yes, Old Goo has said it, Renzi is Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s most beloved! This love has even earned Old Goo quite a bit of money! What a ¡®priceless love¡¯!¡± Old Goo cupped his hands with a smile, ¡°If not, let¡¯s have another bet? Shall we bet if they would break up?¡± Someone joked, ¡°Such a passionate couple, and yet you want to bet if they could break up, how immoral! I like it! Let¡¯s have a bet!¡± Old Goo started taking bets there and then. As he turned to ask Shu Jingyi if he was going to ce a bet, he discovered that Shu Jingyi had walked away already. The backyard of Prosperous Garden was designed in the style of a chinese garden. There were quite a lot of nts and flowers, and they had to be careful with the grills. All the grills were ced on the cement ground, and people leaned on the rockery as they enjoyed the food. It was not warm today, and with the man madeke next to them, it was quite cooling. Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan were not by theke, but in the pavilion behind the rockery grilling. Next to them were some gooseberries,ughing at Renzi for grilling the delicacies into some inedible cuisine instead. It was aplete, reckless waste of food. Renzi was teased to the point of getting upset, and he let go of everything. ¡°I¡¯m not grilling anymore, I¡¯m too bad at it! I¡¯m only wasting food!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem that bad to me.¡± He picked up a hotdog whose skin was already charred, and critiqued, ¡°This colour is pretty good. It looks just like a sea cucumber, very high ss.¡± Renzi could neitherugh or cry. ¡°I can¡¯t tell if you¡¯re trying to make me happy, or mocking me!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it easy?¡± Shu Jingyi suddenly appeared from behind the rockery, leisurely walking towards them. ¡°If he is willing to eat it, then he¡¯s serious. If he¡¯s not, then he¡¯s lying.¡± ¡°Since President Shu has said it like this, then I¡¯ll have to eat it.¡± This seemed directed at Shu Jingyi, but Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s smiling face was looking at Renzi. Renzi hurriedly tossed the hotdog in the trash. ¡°Don¡¯t eat it, don¡¯t eat it. It¡¯s so burnt, it¡¯s carcinogenic!¡± Gu Xiaoshan then wrapped his arms around Renzi, kissing his forehead. Renzi no longer felt shy with such actions, but still pushed Gu Xiaoshan away with a red face. ¡°Don¡¯t do that, it¡¯s very hot here, I¡¯m already sweating.¡± Shu Jingyi pulled a stool over. ¡°You guys are really very intimate. Forgive me for being blind to not have seen it!¡± ¡°See what?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°It seems to me that it¡¯s not that President Shu couldn¡¯t see it, but was just being polite, and didn¡¯t say anything about it.¡± ¡°What sort of words are these?¡± Shu Jingyi smiled. ¡°Is it not? Renzi said that you were the one who suggested for him to make his own wine for a love confession.¡± Shu Jingyi¡¯s eyelid twitched. Heughed awkwardly, ¡°There¡¯s something like this? I really didn¡¯t know!¡± ¡°Whether you do or not, you can also be considered our matchmaker.¡± Gu Xiaoshan poured a ss of wine. ¡°Here, this is to you.¡± Shu Jingyi tossed it back, feeling that the taste of this wine was a little crude. ¡°What wine is this?¡± Renzi smiled, ¡°I made it!¡± Shu Jingyi was astonished. ¡°It... It tastes pretty good.¡± ¡°Right? Right? This time I did pay a lot of attention when brewing it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan eyed his assistant. The assistant then served them a te of meat that was not very appetising looking. Shu Jingyi looked at the te, and askedughingly, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me this was prepared by Renzi as well?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Renzi nodded, extremely proud. ¡°I grilled for very very long before I managed to get a te of rather decent rabbit meat. Don¡¯t scorn it!¡± ¡°How can I ever scorn it?¡± Shu Jingyi smiled as he spread his hands, then started eating. Renzi did not remember that he had not season the meat at all, and Gu Xiaoshan also did not remind him about it. Shu Jingyi took a bite, his mouth filled with a sour, gamey taste. However, he endured it and continued chewing. It had been grilled for too long, and all the juices had already dripped out, the meat extremely dry. It was fortunate that Shu Jingyi was a man who could eat a in, dry baguette by itself, and now he was eating the meat quite contentedly. He also had wine to apany his meal, and was not afraid of food like this. So, without a change in expression, he quickly finished up this spread that Renzi had personally prepared. When Gu Xiaoshan watched Shu Jingyi, he nearly could not resist praising him for being a man! Hispetitive spirit was nearly aroused, and he almost wanted to pick that hotdog up from the trash and have a showdown with him. But thinking about it, he gave up the idea. Even if his mouth could endure it, his stomach might not be able to do so. Not long after, Shu Jingyi had to go to the hospital. His symptoms was rather simr to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s when he drank the wine, having both diarrhoea and vomiting, it was acute gastroenteritis. Shu Jingyi was in the hospital alone with an IV drip, and Old Goo came to visit him with a bunch of bananas, asking him if he would like some. Shu Jingyi replied in resignation. ¡°I¡¯m on a drip, I can¡¯t eat anything.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Old Goo then started peeling the banana and eating it himself. ¡°You were just fine, how did you get gastroenteritis? Everyone else was fine, or are you just that delicate?¡± Shu Jingyi smiled. ¡°It might be because I ate the food Renzi cooked.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Old Gooughed loudly. ¡°You dare to eat the food Renzi cooks?! What a man!¡± ¡°No, not really.¡± Shu Jingyi smiled in response. ¡°Those things look so dubious, and yet you even ate them? Are you trying to chase after him?¡± Shu Jingyi was taken aback. ¡°How did you know?¡± Shocked, Old Goo could barely hold on to his banana steadily. ¡°I... I was joking...¡± Shu Jingyi then smiled, and did not say a word. Old Goo was anxious. ¡°Are you serious... Why?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no reason for it.¡± Shu Jingyi answered. ¡°I want it, so I¡¯ll do it. I¡¯ve always been like this, haven¡¯t I?¡± ¡°But he¡¯s already attached, and you still want to continue? You¡¯ll be striked by lightning for trying to seduce your brother-inw!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like Gu Xiaoshan is my brother! Where would I get this brother-inw?¡± Shu Jingyi objected. ¡°This isn¡¯t right, I, I can¡¯t help you!¡± Shu Jingyi smiled. ¡°That bet you took today... If they break up, you¡¯ll win quite a bit, won¡¯t you?¡± Old Goo was stunned. ¡°But still we shouldn¡¯t joke around with this! It¡¯ll be blood money...¡± Shu Jingyi cut in. ¡°Then, what do you think about the Country C casino project?¡± Hearing ¡°Country C casino¡±, Old Goo¡¯s eyes shone with greed. Shu Jingyi spoke leisurely, ¡°Actually, you¡¯re right, we shouldn¡¯t seduce a brother-inw. However, there¡¯s no marriage, what brother and brother-inw are we talking about here? If we count like this, how many brothers and brothers or sisters-inw do you have? You never know what might happen in a rtionship. Gu Xiaoshan and Yu Yunren have always led a wild life. Haven¡¯t they always broke up with the other person, even if they were a god-like beauty? Can these all be med on the other party? It¡¯s just fate.¡± Old Goo listened, and nodded along. In his head was still the thoughts about Country C¡¯s casino. Shu Jingyi then smiled faintly, ¡°What were you saying just now? I seemed to have interrupted you. You were talking about blood money... What about it?¡± ¡°Blood money,¡± Old Goo said. ¡°It¡¯s a huge amount!¡± Gu Xiaoshan and those people who often gathered at Jichan Estate were all fairweathered friends. They all hung out with each other because of business. Their usual friendliness, when it came to things that had ¡°a rather huge amount¡±, it was basically non-existent. Old Goo carefully did his calctions. The more he thought about it, the more he felt it made sense. There was nothing immoral about this. The rtionship between Gu Xiaoshan and Yu Yunren, what did it have to do with him? Also, if this couple broke up so easily because of an outsider¡¯s interference, then they would not havested long in the first ce. They could only me their ownck of determination, how could they every the me at his feet? Furthermore, the one interfering was not him, it was Shu Jingyi! By that time, if Gu Xiaoshan were to hate anyone, he should hate Shu Jingyi. The best situation would be for Gu Xiaoshan to hate Shu Jingyi to the bones for his interference, and the two of them break up their partnership unhappily. Like this, he would be able to rece Gu Xiaoshan as Shu Jingyi¡¯s partner in the Country C project, how amazing would that be? Chapter 66 Chapter 66 Old Goo spoke to Shu Jingyi, ¡°In my opinion, Yu Yunren is very simple minded, but his hormones are definitely raging. With his way of being interested in everyone, you¡¯re so charming, you definitely will be able to get him.¡± Shu Jingyi made noments about the probability of Yu Yunren changing his affections. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about him, but about Gu Xiaoshan instead. I¡¯ve already wanted to say this when we were in Country C. He watches over Yu Yunren really closely, just as if he was an owl.¡± Old Goo nearly burst outughing. ¡°That¡¯s impossible! It must be because you¡¯re not familiar with them, that¡¯s why you don¡¯t understand! Gu Xiaoshan is not the type of person who would shadow anyone. They weren¡¯t together yet in Country C, right? They¡¯ve been pretty close since young, and you¡¯re not familiar with their rtionship, that¡¯s why you think he¡¯s watching too closely over him.¡± ¡°Whether I misunderstood it or not, it¡¯s now true that they¡¯re very clingy with each other. It¡¯s not going to be easy to make a move.¡± Old Goo thought that that made sense. However, Gu Xiaoshan and him were currently working together on a project, Old Goo was in charge of the casino on an ind, and the hotel belonged to the Gu empire. He then found a reason to lure Gu Xiaoshan to the ind for work. Gu Xiaoshan had to go for a business trip, and naturally informed Renzi about it. Although Renzi was reluctant, he remembered that he had to be an obedient child who should not disrupt other people¡¯s work. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, just go to work.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, just have fun.¡± ¡°How would I have fun without a worry by myself?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°How would you be alone? Don¡¯t you have many friends?¡± ¡°But I still prefer being with you.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, giving him a kiss on the cheek. He knew he would definitely miss him. Today, he had to prepare for his business trip, and did not have time to go on a date with Renzi. The night before his trip, it was even Renzi who drove to his office and bade him farewell. Under the building, they chatted intimately. The sky darkened, and the skies were clear, and the winds blew about. Renzi tilted his head, looking at Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan only had a hand on his shoulder, his mouth moving, seeming as if he was saying something. It was most likely ¡°good night¡±, or ¡°goodbye¡±, or maybe ¡°don¡¯t miss me.¡± The wind was too loud, and Renzi could not hear him clearly, only looking at Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s lips. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s lips were thin and light-coloured, just like the pink petals of a pear blossom. Admiring them under the moonlight, Renzi then remembered the unfinished kiss from before. He suddenly grabbed Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s cor, pulling his head down, while he himself went on tiptoes and kissed those lips like the petals of a pear blossom. This kiss was just like Renzi¡¯s love, it came without warning, and Gu Xiaoshan was caught by surprise. However, who would have known despite barging his way into this, Renzi was still very shy. With that one kiss, he immediately pulled back. He then spoke gruffly, ¡°So you know, this is a goodbye kiss, alright?¡± Gu Xiaoshan woke up from his trance, ¡°I know, boyfriend.¡± Renzi¡¯s shyness swelled even higher. ¡°Then you cannot kiss other people.¡± ¡°Of course not,¡± Gu Xiaoshan pointed at his own lips. ¡°These have been marked, they¡¯re yours.¡± Renzi¡¯s heart fluttered wildly hearing this. He suddenly felt as though he was a rabbit pinned down by the eyes of a wolf. His body tensed up, his courage shrank, and turned to run away. Quickly opening his car door, he spoke brashly, ¡°Then you better keep out of trouble, and conduct yourself properly!¡± With his foot on the gas, he drove away. Renzi drove a sports car. When he stepped on the elerator, it was quite harsh, and the sound of the engine reverberated down the street. ¡ª His speed was on the verge ofw breaking, and the rate of his heartbeat was on the verge of bing an illness. Renzi¡¯s heart beat rapidly, and his hands around his steering wheel trembled along with its pace ¡ª to drive a car in his current state was a horrible decision. When he stopped at the traffic lights, his heart settled a little, then he heard the driving assistant in his car announced with a gentle, female voice, ¡°You have a message from ¡®Husband¡¯.¡± Renzi¡¯s heart that had just barely calmed down now started racing again. His voice, shaking, he ordered the program to read the message. The roboticdy¡¯s voice read out Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s message without a fleck of emotion. ¡°Come back, please?¡± Renzi then obediently drove his way back. However, he had not driven too far away, and so very soon, he returned to where they were. At this timing, there was very little around. The yellow lights of the building shone brightly, shining on that man in a suit, standing up straight like amp post. In between Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s fingers was a cigarette, and a stream of smoke quietly left his mouth. Under the lights, the smoke was glossy looking, blurring Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s overly sharp eyes, and adding a little more tenderness to his looks. Looking at the smoking Gu Xiaoshan, Renzi thought, Hubby is smokin¡¯ hot! He then again recalled that time outside Restaurant X when he instantly got hard after Gu Xiaoshan exhaled the smoke in his face. It was so embarrassing, but when he remembered it, he unconsciously got a little excited. What was happening? At this moment, Renzi was like a male lead in a movie, sitting coolly in his leather car seat and looking at him. Gu Xiaoshan was also like a male lead in a movie, smoking his cigarette with ir. If he were to casually take a photo of him with his phone, it could be a wallpaper. Gu Xiaoshan finished the cigarette, stubbing it out and throwing it in the trash before knocking on Renzi¡¯s window. Renzi jerked up, then quickly got off the car. He really could not believe that he was so infatuated with Gu Xiaoshan that he could just stare at him finishing a cigarette without being aware of anything. Gu Xiaoshan did not know that he was thinking in this manner, and only thought that Renzi did not like the smell of cigarettes, and hence remained in his car. Gu Xiaoshan asked, ¡°Why did you just drive off like that? And at such a high speed, it¡¯s dangerous.¡± ¡°Ah, sorry,¡± Renzi apologised reflexively. ¡°I just wanted...¡± What he wanted, he could not put it to words, and could only find an excuse. ¡°I thought my dad... he must be missing me.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°You¡¯re thinking about your dad when you¡¯re on a date with me? Are you an elementary school student?¡± ¡°I...¡± Renzi could not say a word. ¡°You asked me to ¡°keep out of trouble¡±, what did you mean by that?¡± Renzi flushed, and again spoke in a very boorish manner, ¡°You don¡¯t know what this means? Did you not go to school?¡± ¡°I did, I did, I¡¯m just afraid that you¡¯ll worry,¡± Gu Xiaoshan ced his hand around Renzi¡¯s shoulders. ¡°Didn¡¯t I say, I¡¯ve already been marked by you? You¡¯re still worried?¡± Renzi thought about that kiss, he felt both shy and upset with himself for being so useless. Just a simple touch of lips he was already this embarrassed. If they were to do that, would he not just die? When that happened during the dream from ¡°2028¡±, it was not like that! As expected, a dream was a dream, it was still different from reality. Renzi then roughened his voice. ¡°I know, I won¡¯t worry!¡± He then shrugging his shoulders to try getting rid of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hand on his shoulders. Now, whenever Gu Xiaoshan touched him, his wits would fly away, and he unconsciously wanted to avoid it. ¡°However, I haven¡¯t mark you yet,¡± Gu Xiaosha said. Just like Renzi wanted, his arm was no longer around Renzi¡¯s shoulders. Instead, his left hand held Renzi¡¯s chin, lifting his head up. This position was very convenient. All Gu Xiaoshan did was to lower his head and he could easily kiss Renzi¡¯s lips. Gu Xiaoshan clearly did not n on stopping like how Renzi did. His tongue deftly slid across Renzi¡¯s lips, invading his mouth easily. Probably because this kiss came in so strong, Renzi unconsciously retreated, but was surprised to find Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s right hand wrapped around the back of his neck. He was like a toy in his hand, with nowhere to run. The night wind was still unceasing. When Gu Xiaoshan pulled back, the cool night air finally rushed into Renzi¡¯s nose. Renzi finally escaped from the passionate kiss that was thick with the vour of Gu Xiaoshan, but his cheeks were still red, just like his kissed lips. Renzi sucked in a breath, as though inhaling thest of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s vour into himself, and his mouth seemed to contain the remnants of that light tobo taste. His mind was chaotic, even feeling that if Gu Xiaoshan had not let him go, he would suffocate, would swoon, and would be the first lucky person to ever be kissed to death by a prince. Gu Xiaoshan suddenly wrapped his arms around Renzi, his chin on Renzi¡¯s forehead. ¡°Your face is so hot.¡± Renzi felt that all his dignity had been thrown away, and objected strongly. ¡°You¡¯re also very smelly, you stink of cigarettes.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was taken aback, and descended into self-reflection. He was very apologetic for his carelessness. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I know you don¡¯t like the smell of cigarettes.¡± ¡°Uhh...¡± Renzi wanted to say, actually it¡¯s fine. My dad smokes like a chimney at home too. I didn¡¯t like it when I was young, but I¡¯m used to it already. Anyway, he felt that the smoky scent of Gu Xiaoshan was quite pleasant smelling. Though that might be because of his hormones, anything that Gu Xiaoshan did was good, and he could even watch Gu Xiaoshan smoke for the entire day without feeling that anything was amiss. After that, when Gu Xiaoshan kicked his smoking habit without a word, Renzi did miss it a little. Gu Xiaoshan even tried to im some credit for doing it, saying that he did it for Renzi. Renzi was in a dilemma, and could only say that his darling did a great job. After that, Renzi carefully thought about it. Smoking was not good for the health, so quitting the habit was a good thing anyway. The next day, due to Old Goo¡¯s scheming, Gu Xiaoshan flew to the ind. He left Renzi a reminder to ¡°keep out of trouble too¡±. When he saw the message, Renzi grumbled unhappily, ¡°Do I still need you to tell me that? I always behave very well!¡± Before the echoes faded away, his phone rang. Renzi answered and immediately heard his friend, ¡°Hey, Renzi! Come and y with us!¡± ¡°I¡¯m not going!¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I¡¯m keeping myself out of trouble!¡± ¡°It, it¡¯s a study group!¡± ¡°Ah? It¡¯s not a pool party? No alcohol and bodies?¡± Renzi was actually a little disappointed. He¡¯s actually asking me to go study? What sort of friend is this! Chapter 67 Chapter 67 His friendughed, ¡°Don¡¯t you have someone at home now? Who would dare to ask you to parties like that anymore?¡± ¡°Even... even if so, there¡¯s no need to study instead, right?¡± Renzi instantly got a pounding headache when he heard the word ¡°study¡±. ¡°It¡¯s not the boring kind study group where everyone has their head bowed over a book. There¡¯s still refreshments provided, and we¡¯ll have some fun. If not, we¡¯ll just go to a library instead, why would we need a function room!¡± His friend then said, ¡°If you want to join us, juste!¡± His friend then sent him the location, as well as letting him know that this event happened every Wednesday and Friday. Renzi really did not want to study, but he loved being in a crowd, as he hated being alone. Staying at home for a few days, he felt restless, but as he had promised Gu Xiaoshan to ¡°stay out of trouble¡±, he naturally would not go to the karaoke lounge to dance and drown himself in carnal pleasure. To show his determination, Renzi even burnt his membership cards for all the nightclubs, and posted a video of it on his social media. On it was captioned, ¡°From today onwards, I will leave all low-ss interests behind.¡± Comments included, ¡°President Gu is sure strict, look at what sort of situation is President Ren forced into.¡± Of course, he was quickly reprimanded by his brother, ¡°You wastrel, you¡¯re not burning cards, you¡¯re burning money! If you¡¯re not using them anymore, you should return them! If they can¡¯t be returned, you can transfer them! If dad knows about it, he would definitely beat you to death!¡± Being scolded, Renzi¡¯s mood fell lower, and he had no enthusiasm for anything. So, he still ended up going to that study group. The venue of the study group was in a luxury hotel. The organiser had booked a conference hall, and decorated like a french salon. The furniture was pastel coloured, the curtains heavy and borate, the hostess beautiful, and the guests were drinking tea and having discussions in small groups. When his friend saw him, he was extremely happy, and dragged him to the hostess. The hostess was a famous socialite, but as Renzi was faceblind, he could not recall her name. He could only smile at her, and wait for his friend to make the introductions. The hostess asked, ¡°What books have Mr Yu been reading recently?¡± Renzi paused. In his head appeared a pile of adult magazines, which werepletely unsuitable for him to ever mention. Noticing Renzi¡¯s awkwardness, his friend hurriedly chimed in. ¡°He¡¯s been pretty busytely, so he probably haven¡¯t had time to read. Just nice, he¡¯s here to make up for it!¡± The hostess too smiled. ¡°Then feel free to look around.¡± There were clearly more female guests than male, all dressed to the nines, their appearances all gorgeous. Renzi looked around, ¡°Girls really like reading this much?¡± His friend replied, ¡°There¡¯s a great many girls from rich families who like reading, so you were never able to pursue them sessfully.¡± ¡°Why do I feel that you¡¯re insulting me?¡± Renzi frowned unhappily. ¡°No...¡± His friend spread his palms open, ¡°How would I dare?¡± Renzi felt like an ugly duckling amongst the swans. Everyone was pure and elegant, while he was unrefined and low-ss. Helpless, he could only escape to the buffet table, grabbing two pieces of bread and a pot of tea before moving to a table and started eating. He thought, it would not be nice to just walk off immediately. He should have something first before leaving, in any case, he was a little hungry. As he took a bite of bread, a cloud of perfume wafted towards him. Ady had sat down next to him. Looking up, he smiled politely. ¡°Hi?¡± Thedy smiled. ¡°Yu Yunren, have you forgotten me already?¡± Renzi gave a reasonable guess. ¡°You¡¯re my ex-girlfriend?¡± Thedy burst out intoughter. ¡°Aren¡¯t you shameless? Everydy is your ex-girlfriend?¡± ¡°No, no, no,¡± Renzi exined in embarrassment. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean it that way...¡± ¡°I¡¯m Tan Zhugui, you still remember me?¡± ¡°Mn, I have a vague impression.¡± So vague it¡¯s non-existent... ¡°I¡¯m your college schoolmate. We were even in the same organisation before...¡± Tan Zhugui herself was starting to feel a little awkward. ¡°Oh, is it?¡± Renzi replied ufortably. ¡°Ah, yes, I remember it now. Zhugui right? Hi, Zhugui-jie, it¡¯s been so long. What fond memories.¡± When Tan Zhugui heard this, she was also extremely awkward, and twisted a piece of her hair ufortably. ¡°Mn, I miss those times too.¡± ¡°Mn, haha.¡± Renzi said, ¡°Zhugui-jie, you like reading too?¡± Tan Zhugui was irritated by him referring to her as an older sister. ¡°I¡¯m younger than you.¡± ¡°Hmm...¡± Renzi rubbed his hands in embarrassment. ¡°Yes, Zhugui-mei, Zhugui-mei.¡± In such extreme awkwardness, Tan Zhugui and Renzi exchanged their social media details only because of their past rtionship. Renzi even speciallybelled her with, ¡°College schoolmate, in an organisation together, younger, doesn¡¯t like to be called ¡®jie¡¯.¡± Tan Zhugui asked him if he would like to join a gathering of their ex-schoolmatester. Renzi was bored out of his mind that he agreed to go. Tan Zhugui brought Renzi to a KTV. Seeing the location, Renzi waved it off. ¡°I can¡¯t go in, I can¡¯t go.¡± Tan Zhugui surrendered. ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°I¡¯m keeping myself out of trouble.¡± Tan Zhugui¡¯s eyes were about to roll to the back of her head. ¡°Are you crazy? This is one of those chain KTVs, you¡¯ll at most be able to spend a hundred over dors here. The trouble that you¡¯re looking for ispletely not avable!¡± Renzi was relieved. ¡°What is a chain KTV?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the ones without the ¡®hostesses¡¯!¡± Tan Zhugui looked at him disdainfully, ¡°How have you been spending your days?!¡± Renzi had thought that KTVs were all the same, how could there not be any hostesses? He was very curious, and followed Tan Zhugui in. Looking around, it was really quite ¡°clean¡±, and he asked, ¡°No hostesses? Then what about hosts and servers?¡± ¡°No!¡± Tan Zhugui¡¯s regret for inviting him was evident on her face. ¡°What host? There¡¯s no such things here!¡± ¡°Then who would pour the liquor? Who would select the songs?¡± ¡°You have your own hands and feet, pour your own liquor, select your own song!¡± As Tan Zhugui opened the door, she added forcefully, ¡°If you want to go to the washroom, you¡¯ll go by yourself too! Don¡¯t drag someone along! If you want to get handsy here, you¡¯ll get in trouble!¡± Renzi nodded his head ceaselessly. ¡°Yes, of course, I¡¯ll never do something like that.¡± Tan Zhugui clearly did not believe him. Towards this young master who opened his mouth to ask things like ¡°are you my ex-girlfriend¡±, ¡°the KTV doesn¡¯t have hostesses¡±, ¡°who would pour the liquour¡±, Tan Zhugui silently marked him with ¡°a licentious wastrel¡±bel on his forehead. Renzi went in, and there really was a group of mixed genders. Everyone was singing, and when they saw Tan Zhugui, they all smiled, saying ¡°You¡¯re finally here¡±. When they saw Renzi, some of them recognised him, while some didn¡¯t. ¡°Young Master Yu! What a rare sight!¡± Renzi was a little awkward, and nodded his head with a forced smile. Sitting down and chatting with them, he then discovered that most of his college schoolmates were ordinary srymen. These srymen were all very curious about Renzi¡¯s lifestyle, and asked him if he actually wiped his butt with gold foil. Renzi was taken aback. ¡°Gold foil... to wipe my butt? Isn¡¯t gold foil meant for eating?¡± Everyone had an expression that showed their hatred for rich people. They all sang joyfully, and in the end, Renzi really did not pour himself any liquor, nor select any songs. When his ss was empty, a ssmate would fill it up, and they even asked him what he would like to sing, and conscientiously selected the songs for him. A group of male schoolmates alluded Renzi for being a boy wonder, bing a president as such a young age, and that it definitely would not be any issues for him to marry a beautiful, rich, fairdy. Renzi felt it was not the time to tell his schoolmates during their first meeting, ¡°You fools, what¡¯s it about these beautiful, rich, fairdies? The one I want to marry is a male president.¡± He then forced augh, ¡°That¡¯s still a long way to go, I have no such ns yet.¡± A few of the more attractive singledies then made eyes at him, and everyone exchanged knowing nces. Eating and drinking, Renzi did enjoy himself, and he liked reminiscing with his old schoolmates. Listening to them talk about the troubles of a sryman, he found it quite a novelty. It was so much more fun than some stupid study group. Renzi thought that he was drinking beer, and everything should be fine. However, who would have thought that someone was actually putting on a show. The first few bottles he had were fine, but the ones after that were poured for him by Tan Zhugui, and the beer was mixed with baijiu. By that time, Renzi was slightly drunk, and did not realise it. With only a few sses, it went to his head, and he cked out. No one knew what to do. However, Renzi was brought here by Tan Zhugui, and for her to bring him back, it was also natural. Tan Zhugui had given the excuse of driving, and so she did not drink. She took Yu Yunren away in her car, and no one was bothered. After all, none of them were familiar with Renzi. When Renzi woke up, he found himself lying on the bed of a hotel. He was almost entirely naked, only wearing that pink pair of boxers with bananas printed all over it, and with a thin nket over him. Tan Zhugui was in a bathrobe, her legs crossed. She was smoking a cigarette, looking down at him from beside. He was scared out of his wits, yelling loudly and covering himself with the nket, ¡°Ah...¡± He felt his head hurt. ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°What happened? You came onto me!¡± ¡°Came, came...¡± Renzi¡¯s face paled with shock. ¡°Impossible!¡± Tan Zhugui exhaled a stream of smoke. ¡°Why is it impossible? What¡¯s done is done!¡± ¡°But I don¡¯t remember it?¡± Renzi¡¯s head throbbed in excruciating pain. He suddenly felt that this scenario was like a trap, and his eyes widened. ¡°You, you! You¡¯re seizing a yellow-legged chicken!¡± How the tables turned! At that time, he should not have relied on such a method to make Gu Xiaoshan start dating him, now, this thing actually happened! Tan Zhugui sneered. ¡°Aiyoh, saying one thing but doing another! Definitely a young master who only goes to KTVs with hostesses!¡± ¡°What hostesses, what young master?¡± Renzi pointed at her, ¡°What, what do you want?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, I won¡¯t ask you to marry me.¡± Tan Zhugui spoke as ifforting him. ¡°Just give me a little money, treat it like you¡¯re just getting rid of a beggar. I will definitely not mention this to anyone.¡± Renzi was utterly confused and disconcerted. Normally, he would really just settle all troubles with money. However, this time, he did not think too deeply about it, but his instincts told him that he should not give any money. ¡°Why?¡± Renzi was indignant, ¡°Why should I give you money? Even if I were to flush my money down the toilet, I wouldn¡¯t give you any!¡± If Yu Yuntao was present, he would definitely scold him. Just don¡¯t give the money, why do you have to flush it down the toilet! Chapter 68 Chapter 68 Tan Zhugui sneered. ¡°Then I¡¯ll spread the photos of you and I in bed together everywhere! I¡¯ll say that you refused to take any responsibility aftering on to me!¡± Renzi turned pale with shock. ¡°You don¡¯t want your dignity anymore?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t!¡± Tan Zhugui replied loudly, ¡°If you want, then give me money!¡± Renzi finally understood how a person would have no fear of anything once they did not care for their dignity! Tan Zhugui waved her phone. On its screen was the photo of Renzi and her in bed together. Renzi saw it, and reflexively covered his eyes with one hand, waving the other. ¡°Disgusting!¡± However, he realised something, and leapt up to snatched Tan Zhugui¡¯s phone away. Tan Zhugui was ady, and naturally was not as strong as him. In a moment, she was pushed to the ground, and her phone taken away. Hugging the phone, Renzi ran out of the room, only to see two tattooed men standing outside the door, looking as muscr as Stallone. Aiyah, this seizing the yellow-legged chicken method, of course there would be big fellows involved! One of the tattooed men immediately caught Renzi, and Renzi started yelling, ¡°Help! They¡¯re kidnapping me!¡± Renzi turned his head and saw that Tan Zhugui had already picked herself up, walking over threateningly. She scolded, ¡°You¡¯re still not blocking his mouth?!¡± Renzi was struggling for his life, all he could think of was that he was doomed... Then, a sudden silence fell upon them. ¡°Isn¡¯t this Renzi?¡± From the other side of the corridor came Shu Jingyi¡¯s voice. When Renzi saw Shu Jingyi, it was just as though he had seen his saviour. This case of seizing the yellow-legged chicken really happened too unexpectedly. Renzi was still hungover, in a trance, his brain exhausted, and was frightened. It was fortunate that Shu Jingyi had appeared just then. Although Tan Zhugui had two tattooed men with her, Shu Jingyi had four, and there was nothing to say about that. Also, Shu Jingyi was someone with a certain reputation, and no one dared to offend him. Tan Zhugui immediately pled for mercy, and with the two tattooed men started begging at their feet as though they were praying to their gods. Before Renzi could think of something to say, these three people started pping themselves non-stop. As the smacks went on and on, their faces soon swelled up. Renzi hurriedly spoke up, ¡°Don¡¯t, don¡¯t, don¡¯t...¡± Shu Jingyi asked Renzi, ¡°You¡¯re going to let them off like this?¡± Renzi had never seen a situation like this before, and his heart immediately softened. ¡°Let them go, just let them go.¡± Until Tan Zhugui left, Renzi¡¯s heart was still palpitating. Shu Jingyi removed his coat, covering Renzi with it. ¡°You should put on your clothes first.¡± Renzi suddenly jolted up. ¡°She has my nude photos!¡± ¡°Was it really a case of seizing the yellow-legged chicken?¡± Shu Jingyiughed. Renzi nodded in embarrassment. Shu Jingyi smiled at him. ¡°It¡¯s fine, I¡¯ll get someone to ask her to delete it.¡± Renzi looked surprised. ¡°You know her?¡± ¡°She looks a little familiar, but I can¡¯t pinpoint where exactly have I seen her. However, to do such things in this territory, Old Goo should most probably know her. I¡¯ll ask around.¡± Yu Yunren was still dizzy, and followed Shu Jingyi into the hotel room, putting on his clothes one by one. Shu Jingyi sat on the bed, one ankle across his knee, watching Renzi wear his clothes. In Shu Jingyi¡¯s eyes, Yu Yunren was undoubtedly adorable and pretty, very attractive. However, what interested Shu Jingyi the most was that he waspeting with another formidable man over this target. And this target, was just like a rabbit or a reindeer, a prey with a beautiful appearance and a docile temperament. Shu Jingyi enjoyed such matters, just like how he enjoyed hunting. Renzi did not know about Shu Jingyi¡¯s thoughts. He asked, ¡°This territory belongs to Old Goo? If you talk to Old Goo, wouldn¡¯t Old Goo know about this matter too? If Old Goo knows, then... then wouldn¡¯t my boyfriend know as well?¡± Shu Jingyiughed, ¡°If you don¡¯t want him to know, we can work it out.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°When I talk to Old Goo, I¡¯ll ask him to watch his mouth, he would understand.¡± Renzi sat down on the foot of the bed, his head still buzzing. ¡°You¡¯ve drank too much,¡± Shu Jingyi drew closer to him, rubbing his back. ¡°Everything¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll send you home first, if not your family would worry.¡± Renzi looked at the clock and found that it was already midnight. He gave Shu Jingyi a grateful look, and followed him downstairs. Shu Jingyi started his car and drove him back, saying on the way, ¡°This sort of things happen verymonly, you¡¯ll fall into the trap when you¡¯re caught off guard. Actually, it¡¯s no big deal. If you can trust me, I can settle this properly. You can treat it as though nothing has happened.¡± Renzi was still giddy, and slowly nodded after a while. When Renzi returned home, his head was still spinning. He clearly had done nothing wrong, but was feeling rather guilty, and so did not dare to swagger in. Instead, he sneaked into the living room without turning on the lights, feeling ill at ease. Then, hearing a sound, he jumped up high in fright and pped the lights on, shouting, ¡°Who is it?!!¡± Even his voice was trembling. Normally, he would definitely not behave like this. It was only because he was currently entranced with fear, and so his reaction was that great. So when Zhi Xuan and Yu Yuntao climbed out from under the piano with their clothes dishevelled, everyone was rather embarrassed. The three of them looked at each other for a few minutes, and Yu Yuntao decided to take a pre-emptive strike. ¡°Where did you go?! Coming home sote, your clothes so messy, what exactly did you do?¡± Renzi happened to have something to hide, and so quickly waved his hands. ¡°No, no, nothing...¡± Yu Yuntao himself was feeling guilty, and his mind was also upied with thinking about quickly continuing what he and Zhi Xuan had yet to finish, and so did not notice Renzi¡¯s unnaturalness. He only said, ¡°Then hurry up and head to bed! You¡¯re already so old, and yet you¡¯reing home sote stinking of alcohol! If Dad were to see you, he¡¯ll beat you to death!¡± Renzi then made his way to his room, swaying. Zhi Xuan rarely stayed overnight at the Yu¡¯s mansion, and did not expect something like this to happen. However, this did not diminish Yu Yuntao¡¯s passion, and he wanted to continueposing music with Zhi Xuan under the piano. Instead, Zhi Xuan turned and looked in the direction where Renzi disappeared. Yu Yuntao asked, ¡°What are you looking at? He¡¯s already gone!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you feel that there¡¯s something wrong with him?¡± Yu Yuntao stopped. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t!¡± Actually, with the interruption, Zhi Xuan had already lost interest in the proceedings. ¡°Should you go show some concern for your little brother? I seem to smell perfume, alcohol, and cigarette smoke on him.¡± ¡°Hmm? I didn¡¯t smell any perfume or cigarettes, but I did smell the alcohol.¡± Yu Yuntao was taken aback, as his brain had finally started working, his blood travelling from his lower part of his body back up to that head, and realised what was strange. ¡°I saw his social media page in the day, he said that he was going to a study group. Why did hee back smelling of alcohol? Also, why didn¡¯t he turn on the lights when he came back? He would only do that when he has something on his conscience.¡± Zhi Xuan was slightly stunned. ¡°He, he... It can¡¯t be that when his lover¡¯s on a business trip, and he starts cheating?¡± ¡°This is impossible!¡± Yu Yuntao denied tly. ¡°You don¡¯t know how much he loves that idiot!¡± Yu Yuntao could no longer stop himself. ¡°What¡¯s the point of specting? I¡¯ll ask him directly!¡± He then wanted to run upstairs in an aggressive manner. Zhi Xuan hurriedly stopped him. ¡°Even his voice just now was shaky, he seemed more like he was frightened by something. If you ask him as though you¡¯re interrogating him, won¡¯t he be scared to death?¡± ¡°He¡¯s always been like this! This is how Dad and I have beenmunicating with him.¡± ¡°This can be consideredmunication? No wonder he has such a personality.¡± Zhi Xuan was rather resigned. ¡°I¡¯ll ask him tomorrow instead, you don¡¯t go and ask him anything.¡± Renzi hid in his room, feeling guilty like a thief. He put his hand in his pocket, then realised that he had forgotten about his phone! He was doomed, he was doomed. Renzi looked up, then remembered that since Gu Xiaoshan left on his business trip, they would call each other at night. Had Gu Xiaoshan already called him? Of course, Gu Xiaoshan had already called. And called many times. Ever since Renzi had been dragged into the hotel room, his phone had started ringing. Tan Zhugui quickly shut his phone off, waiting for Shu Jingyi to arrive. Now, his phone was in Shu Jingyi¡¯s hands. When Shu Jingyi turned it on, the phone immediately rang with a call from Gu Xiaoshan. He smiled, rejecting the call twice before answering, ¡°Hello?¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hearing was sharp, and instantly knew that it was not Renzi¡¯s voice. ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Is this President Gu?¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s voice seemed to be smiling. ¡°Mn. It¡¯s President Shu?¡± ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± ¡°Did I call the wrong number? I¡¯m looking for Renzi.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t.¡± Shu Jingyi replied very leisurely. ¡°If you want to talk to him, I can let him answer.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s tone was breezy. ¡°Let him answer.¡± Shu Jingyi choked. ¡°He should be asleep.¡± ¡°He¡¯s either asleep or awake, what¡¯s with the ¡®should be¡¯?¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s voice sharpened. ¡°I only made a blind guess. I saw that he was drunk at a KTV, and was nearly sold by others, and so sent his home. His phone must have dropped in my car. Hence, I guess that he should be asleep.¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s tone still sounded as though he was smiling like usual, seeming like a phone operator. ¡°Mn, then we¡¯ve really troubled you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, no trouble.¡± ¡°Then I won¡¯t disturb your rest anymore.¡± Gu Xiaoshan said, ¡°Good night.¡± ¡°Good night.¡± Shu Jingyiughed in reply. Their conversation ended with a beep. Gu Xiaoshan swore, Shu Jingyi that son of a bitch. Under Zhi Xuan¡¯s strong demands, Yu Yuntao returned to his room. Just as they were ready to get down to business, a phone rang. Annoyed, Yu Yuntao picked up the phone. Seeing that it was a call from Gu Xiaoshan, he immediately rejected it. Zhi Xuan asked, ¡°Who was it?¡± Yu Yuntao was about to reply, but Zhi Xuan¡¯s phone started ringing. Zhi Xuan looked at his phone. ¡°Gu Xiaoshan?¡± Yu Yuntao waved his hand in resignation. ¡°Just answer it, if not he might even just call my dad.¡± Zhi Xuanughed, ¡°Wouldn¡¯t that be something to see?¡± ¡°It¡¯s better to just avoid it.¡± Yu Yuntao had a slight headache. Zhi Xuan was only joking, and so answered the phone. ¡°Good evening, President Gu.¡± Yu Yuntao was still rather vignt against Gu Xiaoshan, and so grabbed Zhi Xuan¡¯s phone and put it on loudspeaker. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s voice came out from the speakers. ¡°Good evening. Apologies for being rude, may I ask if you¡¯re currently with President Yu?¡± Hearing Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s polite tone, Yu Yuntao did not have much of an attitude towards him. Zhi Xuan contemted for a moment, and decided to be honest. ¡°I¡¯m at the Yu mansion, and about to go to bed. May I ask if there¡¯s anything you need me for?¡± ¡°I called Renzi many times tonight, but he didn¡¯t answer.¡± Zhi Xuan recalled the situation just now, and frowned as well. However, his voice was as steady as usual. ¡°Oh? I¡¯m not very sure about that.¡± ¡°Is he home yet?¡± ¡°He is, I think he¡¯s probably asleep.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was still worried. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Zhi Xuan smiled, ¡°I¡¯m sure, I just saw him at home.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was finally relieved, ¡°Then it¡¯s fine. Sorry for bothering you sote.¡± The conversation ended. Yu Yuntao pulled at Zhi Xuan, wanting to seek his pleasure. Who would have thought that a phone was now ringing outside. Zhi Xuan walked out of the room to take a look, dragging Yu Yuntao along, only to see the butler hurriedly answering the phone. ¡°Hello? This is the Yu mansion... Oh, it¡¯s Young Master Gu. Mn. You¡¯re asking after Second Young Master? Mn, mn, I¡¯ll go take a look...¡± Yu Yuntao mocked, ¡°Is this Gu Xiaoshan crazy? He¡¯s doing his spotcheck to this degree? He might as well just lock Renzi up.¡± Zhi Xuan gave him a resentful look. ¡°You even stalked me!¡± Yu Yuntao shut his mouth, thinking, it¡¯ll be good if I can legally and reasonably lock Ah Xuan up too. The butler hurried up the stairs, opening the door carefully. Looking into Yu Yunren¡¯s room, he then went back down and picked up the phone. ¡°Second Young Master is sleeping. Would you like me to wake him up? ... Mn, sure, good night.¡± Yu Yuntao wanted to go back and continue what was yet finished, but with all these ongoings, even if he had the energy, but Zhi Xuan no longer had the mood. Yawning, Zhi Xuan went to sleep. Yu Yuntao had no choice, and silently cussed, Gu Xiaoshan this son of a bitch! Chapter 69 Chapter 69 When Yu Yunren woke up the next day, he still did not know that his behaviour had already beenbelled as suspicious by others. He thought that he had hid it pretty well. Renzi only woke up in the afternoon, still feeling groggy, and wanted to drink some revival beer to clear his head. However, he was stopped by Zhi Xuan, and Zhi Xuan gave him some strongly-brewed tea instead. In the afternoon, Shu Jingyi invited him to a cafe, and he left his house. Shu Jingyi passed Renzi his phone. ¡°You dropped this in my carst night.¡± Renzi finally felt relieved. ¡°Ah, that¡¯s great. I thought I had lost it somewhere.¡± ¡°When I brought it home with me yesterday, Gu Xiaoshan happened to call you, so I answered. Would you mind that?¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°What did you tell him?¡± ¡°Since we¡¯ve agreed to treat it as nothing happened in the hotel, so nothing happened.¡± Shu Jingyi answered, ¡°I told him that I saw you drunk in front of the KTV, and sent you home, that¡¯s it.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Renzi was extremely uncertain. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, he didn¡¯t suspect anything at all.¡± Renzi thought about it. ¡°Then... when you said that I was at the KTV, he didn¡¯t get angry?¡± ¡°No?¡± Shu Jingyi smiled. ¡°He¡¯s attended so many drinking parties for business, he¡¯s definitely been to such ces more often than you. You¡¯re both men, you both understand what¡¯s going on, why would he be bothered by it?¡± ¡°Uhh...¡± Renzi contemted, ¡°I think, I should still tell him about it.¡± ¡°What are you going to tell him? That you have a nude photo scandal with another woman? Imagine, if Gu Xiaoshan said that he shared a bed with another person after getting drunk, would you be able to ept it?¡± Renzi was muddled. Shu Jingyi continued, ¡°I¡¯ve already helped you clean up this matter. As long as we don¡¯t mention it, this matter would not exist. Trouble will be saved for everyone too. This is the art of interacting with people.¡± Shu Jingyi threw out one facy after another, and lured Renzi into his trap. After all that talk, Renzi nodded his head hesitantly. Shu Jingyi said he wanted to help Renzi rx, and so brought him to y golf. Renzi¡¯s mind was fully upied, and did not y much. As such, only after a short period of time, Shu Jingyi then drove Renzi back home. When Renzi got home, he was also not in the mood to go anywhere else. He thought that he should just stay at home quietly, cultivate and improve his mind, until Gu Xiaoshan came back. Renzi was still listless. Sitting by the pool at home, he watched Ha-cube run here and there, finding no meaning in anything. Zhi Xuan walked over to under Renzi¡¯s umbre with two mojitos in his hands, putting them down, and taking a seat on the deckchair. Renzi nced at Zhi Xuan, sighing, ¡°I better not drink any alcohol, every time I get drunk nothing good ever happens!¡± ¡°Alcohol is good, but being too fond of it is not.¡± Zhi Xuan replied with a smile. ¡°This is non-alcoholic, don¡¯t worry about drinking it.¡± Renzi drank a mouthful. His mouth was full of the mint vour, but there was no hint of alcohol, and felt that it was missing something. ¡°I¡¯ve long wanted to tell you to think about the consequences when you do something, especially when you¡¯re drinking.¡± Zhi Xuan recalled all the various experiences of cleaning up after Renzi in the past, shaking his head and sighing, ¡°However, I¡¯m just an employee, so I couldn¡¯t say anything! I could only try my best and rescue the situation, to make sure that I earn my pay.¡± ¡°Mn, I know. I¡¯m also pretty grateful towards you.¡± Renzi smiled, ¡°Also, we¡¯re now a family!¡± Hearing this, Zhi Xuan identally choked on his mojito. He coughed, ¡°I¡¯m not worthy...¡± ¡°Why not? Dad has already acknowledged you. Your rtionship with my brother is also so good!¡± Renzi shook his head, ¡°It makes people envious.¡± Zhi Xuan removed his shoes, putting both his feet up on the deckchair. Adjusting it to afortable position, he leant back. ¡°Your rtionship with Gu Xiaoshan isn¡¯t too bad as well, you should be in the honeymoon period now. Being so far apart, are you a little not used to it? Likest night, were you too bored, so you went out to y?¡± Renzi became flustered. ¡°No, no, I... I only went to read.¡± Zhi Xuan chuckled, rattling the ice cubes in his ss. ¡°Reading till midnight, that study group of yours doesn¡¯t sound very decent.¡± ¡°Umm...¡± Renzi faltered, and could only drink the ice cold drink to cool his heated brain down. Zhi Xuan pretended to speak casually, ¡°Your study group is so strict, to the point where you couldn¡¯t bring your phone? Last night, Gu Xiaoshan even ended up calling me, asking about your whereabouts.¡± Renzi nearly spat out his drink. He covered his mouth, his eyes widening, and only spoke after a moment, ¡°R-really? T-then, what did you say?¡± Zhi Xuanughed, ¡°I¡¯m on your side, of course I¡¯ll help you! I told him that you were long asleep. He didn¡¯t ask anything else after that.¡± Renzi finally calmed down. ¡°Where exactly did you go?¡± ¡°Umm...¡± Renzi started feeling conflicted about it again, chewing on his straw. Zhi Xuan chuckled, ¡°Fine, it¡¯s ok if you don¡¯t say it. As long as you can exin it to Gu Xiaoshan.¡± Renzi then asked Zhi Xuan, ¡°Does my brother know that you used to go to the nightclubs and y like crazy?¡± ¡°Why are you asking this?¡± Zhi Xuan frowned. Renzi thought about it. ¡°You¡¯re such an introvert, and always so mysterious. There must be many things you¡¯re hiding from my brother right? How do you aplish that?¡± Zhi Xuan naturally denied it, ¡°What are you talking about? How can I be hiding anything from your brother? Don¡¯t talk nonsense!¡± ¡°Ahh...¡± Renzi was a little doubtful, ¡°Really? You¡¯ve never hidden anything from him before?¡± Zhi Xuan repliedposedly, ¡°Of course, a couple has to be frank and sincere with each other.¡± Renzi nearly believed it. Seeing that Renzi was unwilling to talk about it, Zhi Xuan no longer questioned him. Thinking that he was someone else¡¯s boyfriend, and someone else¡¯s brother, to continue pressing him he would be ostracised on both sides. If there really was a need to worry, he should just hand it over to Gu Xiaoshan or Yu Yuntao. Zhi Xuan finished his drink and left. When he neared the garage, someone called out to him. Turning around, it was Yu Yuntao glowing with sweat, under the sun. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing his firm, muscr arms, and Zhi Xuan really wanted to caress them. ¡°What happened? Why are you so sweaty? Where did you go?¡± Zhi Xuan casually reached out and stroked at Yu Yuntao¡¯s muscles, and even wrapped his hand around him. Yu Yuntao was not bothered by his lover taking advantage of him, and had a stern look on his face. ¡°I know what happenedst night!¡± Zhi Xuan was taken aback. ¡°How are you that impressive?¡± Being praised by his lover like this, Yu Yuntao was very proud of himself. ¡°Of course!¡± He then took out his phone and showed Zhi Xuan a photo. In the photo was the friend who invited Renzi to the study group. He waspletely naked, and the sign in his hand kept his important bits out of sight. On the sign was written: I am a dog. ¡°What happened?¡± Zhi Xuan was startled. Yu Yuntaoughed, ¡°A case of seizing the yellow-legged chicken!¡± Zhi Xuan was confused. ¡°Are you getting addicted to seizing the yellow-legged chicken?¡± ¡°Hah, no, this is dealing with him the same way he dealt with others!¡± Yu Yuntao exined, ¡°I found out thatst night, Renzi was deceived by this dickhead into attending the study group. Then, ording to the GPS records of Renzi¡¯s phone, he didn¡¯t stay at the study group for too long before he left for a chain KTV, and after that, he went to a hotel before finallying home.¡± After hearing this, Zhi Xuan quickly grasped the keypoint. ¡°How did you get the GPS records of Renzi¡¯s phone?¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t me,¡± Yu Yuntao hurriedly rified. ¡°It was Gu Xiaoshan.¡± ¡°How did he have the GPS records of Renzi¡¯s phone?¡± Zhi Xuan was baffled. ¡°Maybe he¡¯s scared Renzi would be lost!¡± Yu Yuntao was unbelievably on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s side. ¡°This worry is not unreasonable.¡± Renzi thought about it, and asked Yu Yuntao, ¡°I mean, how did Gu Xiaoshan get the GPS records of Renzi¡¯s phone?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not difficult. Gu Xiaoshan has Renzi¡¯s iCloud ount,¡± Yu Yuntao replied. Zhi Xuan asked, ¡°Then, that time when you said you wanted to fix the wifi for me, and asked me for my iCloud ount...¡± ¡°Ah Xuan, why are you talking about this? Is there not a bit of trust between the both of us?¡± Yu Yuntao quickly cut Zhi Xuan off. ¡°The keypoint, look at the keypoint. His whereabouts was too strange!¡± Zhi Xuan recalled Yu Yunren¡¯s words just now. ¡°Just with this, you suspect that someone has involved Renzi in a badger game?¡± Chapter 70 Chapter 70 ¡°It¡¯s not a suspicion, it really happened, ¡° Yu Yuntao replied. ¡°I just went straight to that hotel, and found out that it belongs to Old Goo. After asking him for the CCTV records, his face changed, and I immediately knew something was wrong. He said something about the system being down, it sounded just like an excuse.¡± Zhi Xuan frowned. ¡°President Goo is involved as well? Why would hey such a trap for Renzi? Is this possible?¡± ¡°At first, I also didn¡¯t think that he¡¯ll do something like this, so I looked for him directly for help. Then I saw that he didn¡¯t seem quite right, and after giving an excuse for not providing me with the CCTV records, he also found an excuse to leave.¡± ¡°Then you must definitely have not let him leave.¡± Zhi Xuan seemed to have already guessed what happened after. How could Yu Yuntao let Olf Goo leave? It was Old Goo¡¯s office, and there were only the two of them there. Yu Yuntao straight away grabbed hold of Old Goo, forcing him to give up the CCTV records. Old Goo insisted that his system was really down. Yu Yuntao then said, ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll call the police immediately!¡± Old Goo was amused. ¡°This is a legal business, all our dealings are above board. I¡¯m not scared if you call the police.¡± However, Yu Yuntao smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll call the police every day. Today they¡¯ll inspect your fire safety, tomorrow they¡¯ll check to see if there¡¯s any prostitution going on. They check everything thing from head to toe, we¡¯ll see if you¡¯ll still be able to continue doing your business?¡± Most police reports were usually easily to handle. However, Yu Yuntao was not someone who could be dealt with easily, and naturally knew how to hit them where it hurt. Of course, it was not confirmed if anything illegal would be discovered, but even like this, it would be very troublesome, and bad for business. Old Goo could only beg for mercy. ¡°Ah, Young Master Yu, how have I offended you that you¡¯ll insist on giving me such troubles?¡± Yu Yuntao bulldozed ahead. ¡°Last night, something happened to my brother here, and he became depressed upon going home! He was even injured! I¡¯m asking you, what exactly happened?! If you don¡¯t give me an exnation today, I¡¯ll beat the crap out of you! We¡¯ll both go into the police station! At most they¡¯ll keep me in for five days! Five dayster, I¡¯lle out and beat you again!¡± Old Goo was rmed. A young master, a president was speaking just like a hooligan. However, looking at Yu Yuntao¡¯s posture, he really looked as though he was not lying. His muscles were all tensed up, shoving Old Goo against the wall, and Old Goo could not even move an inch. ¡°You should have said that it had to do with President Ren! He¡¯s a friend of mine, if you mentioned it, I would have done my all!¡± Old Goo¡¯s attitude changed immediately. ¡°Let go of me first...¡± Yu Yuntao released Old Goo. Old Goo wheezed, and could only ask his subordinates to bring the hard drive over. The CCTV system was really down, someone had most likely manipted it in advance. Yu Yuntao thought, since he was here already, and had already given his threats, he definitely could not just leave like this. So, he sat on the couch, saying, ¡°Looking at my brother¡¯s reaction, something big must have happened. Were your people all dead? No one knows anything about it? No one heard anything? Want me to ask them one by one?¡± Old Goo only wanted to send this god of pestilence away, and so summoned the staff that was there that day. The staff then followed ording to Old Goo¡¯s directions, saying that Renzi had a conflict with ady. He did not dare to look over, and anyway, nothing happened after. Yu Yuntao was silent upon hearing it. Old Goo smiled, ¡°See, they¡¯re also not very clear about it.¡± Yu Yuntao ignored him, standing up, breaking the table with a couple of kicks. ¡°You think I¡¯m a fool?! A conflict in your territory, are your people deaf and dumb? It seems like you guys are working together toy a trap for my brother. You guys won¡¯t know how to be scared if I don¡¯t destroy this ce today!¡± Old Goo recalled Old Mister Yu¡¯s brilliant legacy, and thought, with his son¡¯s posture, this sort of manners was really inherited! Old Goo hurriedly tried persuading him, but Yu Yuntao picked up a chair with one hand and smashed the Fengshui fish aquarium with it. ¡°Don¡¯t worry! I¡¯ll pay for the damages!¡± The staff mopped the floor and picked up the fish in a panic. Old Goo tried holding Yu Yuntao back, persuading him, and found another staff who was of a higher ranking. The staff could only say that thedy was a scammer, and it probably was a case of seizing the yellow-legged chicken. Yu Yuntao pped that rotten fellow, ¡°Still lying? How do you fucking do your work, you don¡¯t know anything? I¡¯ll give you a lesson on your President Goo¡¯s behalf!¡± Old Goo had always thought that Yu Yuntao had grown up in a sheltered environment. Now, he realised that Yu Yuntao probably did have quite a lot of experience in such ¡°societal matters¡±. Old Goo knew he could conceal it no longer, and could only let the manager on duty that day toe. He told Yu Yuntao that it was a habitual criminal called Tan-jie who brought Renzi here, and then he waster rescued by Shu Jingyi. After hearing this, Yu Yuntao pretty much understood the whole situation, and pped Old Goo on the shoulder, ¡°Oh, then this is really a misunderstanding.¡± Yu Yuntao smiled, as though nothing had happened. Seeing it, Old Goo swore silently, but he also fixed a smile on his face, ¡°Right, it¡¯s all my fault, I¡¯ve let something happened to President Ren on my territory, I¡¯m the one to me.¡± Yu Yuntaoughed, pounding Old Goo on the chest seeming jokingly, nearly causing his lungs to burst. Yu Yuntao said, ¡°Since that Tan woman is a habitual criminal, you should be familiar with her. Get her toe speak with me.¡± That manager replied, ¡°She was taught a lesson by President Shu then, she probably ran away already.¡± Yu Yuntao snorted, ¡°You¡¯re making this very hard for me.¡± ¡°How so?¡± The manager asked. ¡°If she¡¯s disappeared, then who can I vent my anger on?¡± Old Goo immediately understood, and pped himself on the chest. ¡°You can vent your anger on me! It¡¯s my fault, I let this happen to President Ren on my territory! I¡¯m the one at fault!¡± Yu Yuntao patted Old Goo¡¯s shoulder, that force nearly copsing Old Goo¡¯s chest. ¡°Aiyah, President Goo, you must be joking? How can I vent my anger on you? Am I supposed to beat you up?¡± ¡°No, no, no,¡± Old Goo smiled. ¡°President Yu is a cultured person, how would you beat anyone up?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes.¡± Yu Yuntao nodded, ¡°I¡¯m quite cultured.¡± Old Goo had no choice but to sign a deal giving the Yu empire the rights to supply liquor to his establishment with much grievance. Of course, this deal was biased in the Yu empire¡¯s favour as well. Old Goo gave Shu Jingyi a call as soon as possible, saying that he had lost big. Shu Jingyi was surprised by Yu Yuntao¡¯s actions, but still consoled Old Goo, ¡°What¡¯s a few million to you? When the Country C project is settled, this is nothing.¡± Old Goo thought the same. Yu Yuntao glossed through the process of how he threatened Old Goo into telling the truth, but Zhi Xuan could imagine the chaotic situation himself. Zhi Xuan then said, ¡°I think, whether it¡¯s that Tan woman, the study group friend... and even Old Goo, they¡¯re not the main focus.¡± Yu Yuntao nodded. ¡°The main focus is ¡®Shu Jingyi¡¯. Why would he appear there? Why would Old Goo try toy a trap for Renzi out of the blue? There must be something going on between him and Shu Jingyi.¡± ¡°What do you think it is?¡± ¡°Renzi had said it before, Shu Jingyi likes Gu Xiaoshan! In my opinion, Shu Jingyi is creating trouble on purpose to break them up, and conveniently ssh some dirt onto Renzi this ¡®love rival¡¯.¡± ¡°Are you serious?¡± Zhi Xuan was taken aback. ¡°Why would Shu Jingyi like Gu Xiaoshan?¡± Yu Yuntao was not familiar with their ongoings, and so did not have a clear idea of the situation. All he knew was what Yu Yunren had told him, that Shu Jingyi wanted to seduce Gu Xiaoshan. Yu Yuntao was at first not bothered by it, but now that things were like this, he could not help but see this as a possibility. He thought that Renzi might have a wrong understanding of it, but Gu Xiaoshan was definitely not a fool. So, he purposely gave Gu Xiaoshan a call to ask about the situation, ¡°Do you know that Shu Jingyi wants toe between the two of you?¡± Gu Xiaoshan heard this question, and asked in reply, ¡°Why? You finally found that it had to do with Shu Jingyi?¡± Yu Yuntao was surprised, ¡°It¡¯s true?¡± Right from the start, Gu Xiaoshan felt that Shu Jingyi was the mastermind. It was Yu Yuntao who was shocked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to be very impressive? You can¡¯t handle one Shu Jingyi?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°You¡¯re the impressive one, want to try handling Shu Jingyi yourself?¡± ¡°Hah, you think I don¡¯t dare?¡± Yu Yuntao was verycent. Gu Xiaoshan was now afraid that Yu Yuntao had really did something. He warned, ¡°Shu Jingyi¡¯s dealings aren¡¯t very clean. If cultured people like us go against him, we¡¯ll definitely lose out.¡± How could Yu Yuntao not know this? Who did not know that Shu Jingyi was a human with a beast nature, a wolf dressed in sheep¡¯s clothings, and was a real life devil. Yu Yuntaoughed, ¡°This Shu Jingyi is a scourge you summoned. Everything was fine, why did you have to go on a blind date?¡± Gu Xiaoshan had alsopletely regretted his actions. Why did he go on a blind date? Instead of getting a date, all he got was an enemy. He then said, ¡°Yes, yes, I¡¯ll never go on a blind date again.¡± ¡°You better not!¡± Yu Yuntao spoke, ¡°I¡¯ve dealt with Old Goo already, I¡¯ll hand Shu Jingyi over to you!¡± Old Goo was very easy to deal with, but Shu Jingyi was not. Yu Yuntao had vented his anger on Old Goo, and so had calmed down, thinking, if I settle everything, doesn¡¯t that mean Gu Xiaoshan can just enjoy the fruits of mybour? Yu Yuntao spoke rudely, ¡°Are you still on that ind?¡± ¡°No,¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°I¡¯m outside your house.¡± Yu Yuntao was stunned. But he thought it made sense. If such a matter happened to Zhi Xuan, even if Yu Yuntao had to fly a helicopter, he would also make his way back overnight. However, thinking carefully, how could something like this happen to Zhi Xuan? Zhi Xuan was not a person who would fall for such tricks easily. Renzi had been protected from young, and neither whored nor gambled. He rarely came into contact with such underground matters, and his mind was simple, and so easily became a victim. Renzi was still tortured over this matter, only to see the butler walking over with a smile. ¡°There¡¯s a guest waiting for you outside.¡± ¡°If it¡¯s a guest, why didn¡¯t you invite them in?¡± Renzi asked. The butlerughed. ¡°You¡¯ll know when you see it.¡± Although the butler was smiling, Renzi could not think of anything good that could happen. Because, no matter whether it was good or bad, the butler always had a smile on his face. In the past, the butler had also smiled and said, ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re home. Master is waiting for you.¡± In the end, when Renzi had scooted into the house to see his father, he was immediately hit on his head. From then on, he never believed in the butler¡¯s expressions anymore. Chapter 71 Chapter 71 Having just gone through the incident with Tan Zhugui, Renzi had yet to get over the scare, and thought, could Tan Zhugui havee knocking on the door? However, he thought about it from another direction. Since Shu Jingyi had already said that he had already cleaned this matter up, it should have been dealt with neatly. Also, Tan Zhugui did not have the guts toe make a fuss at their Yu mansion. Although his character was a little feeble, his father and brother were not people who should be provoked easily. Renzi went out of the door to see a purple SUV outside. Next to the door stood a young man in a T-shirt and jeans. What did not match the outfit was the luxury watch on the young man¡¯s left hand. With the way his left hand was stuck in the pocket, that watch glittered slightly under the sun. In his right hand was a huge red rose, like one of those staples from a romantic movie. ¡°B-brother Xiaoshan!¡± Unwittingly, Renzi blurted out the name he had been using for so many years, forgetting the ¡°boyfriend¡±bel that he had been mentioning constantly over the past few days. Seeing Gu Xiaoshan was a joyful surprise, but currently, Renzi was feeling more of guilt and helplessness. Even so, he could not help but call out ¡°Brother Xiaoshan¡±. Gu Xiaoshan was also slightly startled. Having not heard ¡°Brother Xiaoshan¡± in a while, despite being angry, his heart softened a little. Although upset with his lover, Gu Xiaoshan still held that flower and pressed it into Renzi¡¯s arms with a smile, ¡°Are you surprised?¡± ¡°Very... v-very surprised.¡± Renzi epted the heavy blossom without thinking. He suddenly thought of his father¡¯s teachings: To prepare a surprise or something romantic at an unsuitable timing was essentially a trick! Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°As long as you like it.¡± Renzi still had yet to catch on, and thought for a moment before asking suspiciously, ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to be on Old Goo¡¯s ind working?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was angry hearing Old Goo¡¯s name, but still maintained his smile, ¡°I¡¯m back.¡± He then asked again, ¡°Are you surprised?¡± Renzi kept feeling that something was wrong, and had a guilty conscience seeing Gu Xiaoshan, so he stiffly nodded, ¡°Mn.¡± After preparing flowers and a surprise, if they were to see their lover reaction like Renzi, they would definitely feel disappointed, suspicious, and even angry. However, Gu Xiaoshan did not react, and only kept smiling. He pulled Renzi¡¯s hand, as though he could not see Renzi¡¯s timidness. ¡°Then, let¡¯s go.¡± Renzi was rmed. ¡°Where are we going?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been apart for so long, of course we¡¯re going on a date now.¡± Gu Xiaoshan then tried pulling him into the car, and his behaviour at that moment made Renzi feel as though he was experiencing a kidnapping. Renzi suddenly swatted Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hand away. Gu Xiaoshan was a little shocked, and the anger in his heart grew, his face almost heating up with his emotions. He discovered that he could not allow Renzi to do any actions that would distance him from himself. Gu Xiaoshan turned his head, and his smile was still on his face. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Renzi pointed at his own feet. ¡°I¡¯m still wearing flip flops. Are they suitable for the date?¡± Gu Xiaoshan saw that Renzi¡¯s feet were even a little dirty, and suddenlyughed, his anger lessening. ¡°Mn, it¡¯s really quite unsuitable. We even have a candlelight dinnerter.¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes rounded. ¡°Really? We¡¯ve been together for so long but we¡¯ve never had a candlelight dinner before!¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°Isn¡¯t it because of you? You always want to eat meat.¡± Renzi had to agree. Every time Gu Xiaoshan asked him what he would like to eat, he had always said that he wanted to eat lots of meat. Then, what could he do? Candlelight roasted wholemb, or roses with fish and pickled cabbages? Renzi then asked, ¡°Then I have to change my clothes? What¡¯s our n today?¡± He thought about it and continued asking, ¡°Or you can¡¯t say it? Are there more surprises?¡± ¡°No, there isn¡¯t.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°I only felt that we¡¯ve never had a proper date before. This time it¡¯s going to be very cliche. I¡¯ll drive this car and pick you up, with flowers in my hand, then we¡¯ll go for a drive to the aquarium outside the city, and we¡¯ll have a candlelight dinner there. There¡¯s really not much surprise to it.¡± However, Renzi was very satisfied hearing about it. He said happily, ¡°I like such ns very much! I¡¯ll go change my clothes now!¡± Being together, they had really never tried freeing a day to have a date with each other. When Gu Xiaoshan took time out to meet with him, they would go a restaurant, watch a movie, and sometimes they were also with a big group of friends, and there waspletely not a trace of romance to it. Renzi sometimes even felt that Gu Xiaoshan and him were still buddies, not lovers. As for whatever yellow-legged chicken, Renzi had long forgotten about it. His mind was only upied with what he should wear for this rare, first ¡°official date¡±. Renzi said he wanted to change, and so ran back into the house, while Gu Xiaoshan followed behind him. Hearing that Gu Xiaoshan was here, Yu Yuntao went to the living room to wee the guest. The two people exchanged a friendly handshake, and just like usual, had a warm yet awkward conversation ¡ª ¡°Ah, President Yu!¡± ¡°Hey, President Gu!¡± ¡°Have a seat!¡± ¡°You have a seat first!¡± ¡°Come, have some tea!¡± ¡°Tea, you have some too!¡± ¡°Hahaha, it¡¯s so good to see you today!¡± ¡°Exactly!¡± After the helper serving the tea and snacks left, Yu Yuntao reverted to his nature and spoke bluntly, ¡°You came back so urgently? I thought you were going to handle Shu Jingyi? Why are you drinking tea here?¡± ¡°Why should I look for him urgently?¡± Gu Xiaoshan sipped at the tea leisurely. ¡°Coming back from a business trip, I should of course first look for my boyfriend.¡± Yu Yuntaoughed. ¡°I bet you just haven¡¯t came up with an idea of how to deal with him yet!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°You¡¯re really a very rough person, how can you still be thinking about other people? With something like this, shouldn¡¯t we first show Renzi some concern? He¡¯s big-hearted, but timid, and he must be very frightened now. Of course I have to cheer him up first, everything else wouldeter.¡± Yu Yuntao had wanted to deride Gu Xiaoshan, but never thought that he would be mocked instead. When he finally got back on track, he said, ¡°Hah, what nice words! Having such a thing happen, aren¡¯t you angry with Renzi?¡± Of course I am. ¡ª Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°Why would I?¡± With a look of gentle kindness, Gu Xiaoshan spread open his palms, ¡°Nobody wanted something like this to happen.¡± Yu Yuntao could not determine if Gu Xiaoshan was lying or not. Gu Xiaoshan continued, ¡°Renzi has actually improved a lot. He knows that he shouldn¡¯t go to those entertainment centres, but you also know that he¡¯s most afraid of boredom, and he even actually went to a study group! Meeting his old schoolmates at a chain KTV also doesn¡¯t sound like anything to be wary of! In my opinion, he¡¯s actually a victim!¡± ¡°Although it¡¯s like this, keeping it to himself and not telling his family about what happened, if our father finds out about it, even if he doesn¡¯t hit him, he will also scold him to hell and back!¡± Yu Yuntao himself got a little angry, ¡°Also, he actually trusted that diabolical Shu Jingyi, and didn¡¯t tell either of us. Just by this alone, aren¡¯t you angry?¡± Don¡¯t say anymore, I¡¯m furious! ¡ª Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°It¡¯s Shu Jingyi that¡¯s too sly, how can I me Renzi?¡± Yu Yuntao then said, ¡°That Renzi is really frustrating. He clearly knows that Shu Jingyi has bad intentions, yet he¡¯s trusting him over others.¡± Gu Xiaoshan sneered. ¡°When did he ever know that Shu Jingyi has bad intentions? He¡¯s very close to Shu Jingyi, there¡¯s no distance between them.¡± Yu Yuntao cocked his brow. ¡°Hmm? What do you mean?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know it already?¡± Gu Xiaoshan remembered that Yu Yuntao had mentioned Shu Jingyi wanted toe between them. Only at this moment did Yu Yuntao realised that their understanding of the situation waspletely different. ¡°Oh,¡± It dawned upon Yu Yuntao. ¡°You mean, Shu Jingyi likes Renzi?¡± Gu Xiaoshan scoffed, ¡°How would I know?¡± Yu Yuntao continued, ¡°I understand now... He¡¯s only known Shu Jingyi for such a short time and he trusts him so much? He¡¯s been deceived and he¡¯s still helping him. Don¡¯t they all say that the best way of getting closer to a person is to share a secret? Isn¡¯t he sharing a secret with Shu Jingyi now? Shu Jingyi can use this to challenge you and y with him. Also, Renzi will be grateful to Shu Jingyi, and will always listen to him, and keep saying that Shu Jingyi is a good person in front of you. Won¡¯t you be furious?! If Shu Jingyi secretly asks him out, he will also go. Since they¡¯ll be settling the Tan Zhugui matter, Renzi will also keep it from you that he¡¯s meeting Shu Jingyi. Like this, isn¡¯t your rtionship doomed? Say, aren¡¯t you angry?¡± Fuck you! Are you the only one with a mouth? Why do you keep bbering on?! ¡ª Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s rage was brewing, but the smile on his face was as pleasant as ever. ¡°That¡¯s all Shu Jingyi¡¯s issues. So what if he¡¯s not a good person? I believe that Renzi wille clean with me. Like this, I won¡¯t be angry.¡± Yu Yuntao still managed to hear a trace of what he wanted, and heughed, ¡°What if Renzi doesn¡¯te clean with you? What would you do?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled back. ¡°Of course I¡¯ll forgive him.¡± His voice was extremely gentle, so gentle that goosebumps appeared on Yu Yuntao¡¯s skin. Yu Yuntao thought about it, should he persuade Renzi to not go out with Gu Xiaoshan today? Renzi was finally done dressing up, his feet pounding against the solid wood floor as he ran downstairs. Hearing those footsteps, Gu Xiaoshan determined that Renzi was not wearing leather shoes. Actually, he had been worried that Renzi would overdress ¡ª his worry was reasonable, as Renzi had really considered about wearing a ck suit and ck leather shoes. However, he recalled Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s clothes. Gu Xiaoshan was wearing a T-shirt and jeans today, if he dressed like that, it would not match well next to Gu Xiaoshan. If people did not know, they might even think that he was trying to sell insurance to Gu Xiaoshan. So, he pondered over it, and decided to dress up like Gu Xiaoshan, in a T-shirt and jeans. Yu Yuntao was rather surprised when he saw Renzi¡¯s getup. ¡°These clothes have been stored at the bottom of your wardrobe for over 10 years already, right?¡± He had not seen Renzi dressed like this for a long time. Renzi kept saying that he was a ¡°sessful man amongst the circle of presidents¡±, and so always like to wear suits. It was not necessarily those old fashioned and stern looking ck suits, most of the time he was dressed in a casual style of suit. With his attention attracting sports car, he looked just like an idle rich man¡¯s son. Dressed like this, Renzi looked just like a college student, extremely youthful. This was also the reason why Renzi normally did not like dressing like this. He felt that he had to dress a little more maturely to be able to stand in society. In the end, there also was not much standing he could do. Seeing Renzi dressed like this, Gu Xiaoshan felt that it was like a novelty, and he suddenly recalled the past. He was surprised to find that Renzi did not seem to change much over the years. His appearance did not change, nor did his character, and it was just as Old Mister Yu said, he had made no progress in life. Thinking about this, Gu Xiaoshan started to get angry again. Ever since he discovered Renzi¡¯s strange behaviour yesterday, his fury had not abate. His rage burned continuously, making him feel like he could not bear it. Logically, he knew that Renzi was a victim. Renzi was not that smart, and he could not be med for falling into a trap. Emotionally, Gu Xiaoshan unreasonably wanted to scold him. What friends were you meeting? Why did you go see your ssmates? Someone asked you out and you just went, someone gave you a drink and you drank it? How are you so good at attracting people? Yesterday was a He Jun, today is a Shu Jingyi! They¡¯re all up to no good, but did you do nothing wrong? He wed his reasoning back. He thought, it was very normal for Renzi to not be guarded against his schoolmates. He Jun wanted to take advantage of this foolish and rich Renzi, Shu Jingyi wanted to seduce this docile and pretty Renzi, these were all normal behaviours. Howe it was Renzi¡¯s fault that others had bad intentions? However, he frowned. I don¡¯t care, I¡¯m just angry! Fuck! Chapter 72 Chapter 72 Edited byes Renzi waspletely unaware of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s thoughts, and joyfully left the house, ready to go on his date. Yu Yuntao followed behind, sending them out. Looking at them, he kept feeling worried, and held Renzi back, ¡°Where will you be going to? Will you being home tonight?¡± Renzi was a little surprised. ¡°Of course I¡¯ming home, we¡¯re just going to the aquarium. I¡¯lle back after dinner.¡± Renzi then asked Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Right?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°It¡¯s all up to you.¡± Yu Yuntao continued feeling that something was amiss, that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s smile was crooked. However, thinking about it, he should not bother too much. He then waved his hand at them, ¡°Sure, just be careful.¡± Renzi followed Gu Xiaoshan into the car. As Gu Xiaoshan drove, he nced at Renzi, discovering that Renzi disyed no strange behaviour at all. However, he did not believe that Renzi had sessfully hidden his secret. Instead, he thought that Renzi must have been too happy and so forgot about the badger game. The truth was close to what Gu Xiaoshan thought. Renzi had thought that this matter was already dealt with as he did have quite some faith in Shu Jingyi. Now that Gu Xiaoshan was back, his guilt at the start was real, but upon hearing that they were going on a date, he threw all his troubles to the back of his head, and only remembered the blissfulness of his extremely gorgeous paramour returning to him. With Renzi¡¯s character, Gu Xiaoshan really was unable to show his anger despite himself. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s driving was very steady, but he was fatigued from travel, and could not help yawning. He had worked overnight the night before, dragging his uncertain subordinates around toplete the work. He left the remaining unimportant matters to a trusted manager to handle, and hurriedly took a ne back home. There was no time for a good rest at all, and it was very natural for him to be tired. He was physically tired, as well as emotionally tired. Seeing how Gu Xiaoshan looked a little weary, Renzi asked, ¡°Why don¡¯t I drive? You seem tired.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled and shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s fine, I¡¯ll drive.¡± Renzi suddenly remembered, whenever the two of them were together, he had never held the steering wheel. Although he was not the most reliable person around, his driving was rather excellent, after all, cars were one of his favourite things. Could Gu Xiaoshan be worried about his driving skills? If they were topare with each other, Gu Xiaoshan might not even be the match of Renzi, this car-lover. Of course, Gu Xiaoshan had to admit that driving was one of the few things that Renzi was good at. Renzi¡¯s driving skills were even better than his. It was just that Gu Xiaoshan felt a stronger sense of security with the steering wheel in his hands. Although that was the case, it was truly not a good idea to be driving when tired. Still, Gu Xiaoshan was not willing to show his weakness so easily, and so stopped his car by the road and teased Renzi, ¡°Where¡¯s the rose I gave you?¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°Huh? What?¡± ¡°The rose,¡± Gu Xiaoshan said unhappily. ¡°I just gave it to you, you¡¯ve thrown it away?¡± ¡°Ah....¡± Renzi suddenly remembered. After carrying the rose back into the house, he had passed it to the helper and hurriedly went to change his clothes, so he did not think about where the rose was. Renzi started feeling guilty now that Gu Xiaoshan had asked about its whereabouts. This was the first time Gu Xiaoshan had given him roses! The first bouquet of roses he had given Gu Xiaoshan had been stored properly. Now, in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s office, under that fluttering silk banner were the roses that had been freeze-dried. Gu Xiaoshan saw that Renzi was really upset by it, and so gentled his voice, ¡°Since you know that you¡¯re wrong, you should go buy one back for me. I¡¯ll throw it away, and we¡¯ll be even.¡± Renzi epted this suggestion, and ran out of the car to buy a rose. Gu Xiaoshan thought that Renzi would definitely not be able to find a florist any time soon, and even if he did, he would spend a lot of time thinking about what to do. Coming back and forth, he would definitely need a lot of time. So, Gu Xiaoshan lowered his seat, and closed his eyes to take a nap. Just as Gu Xiaoshan thought, Renzi had to spend a lot of effort before he found a florist. Going into the shop, he then struggled over what he should do. He felt that there was no novelty in giving a rose, but if he got something else, he did not know if Gu Xiaoshan would like it. Looking around, his phone in his pocket vibrated. He took it out, and it was a message from Shu Jingyi. ¡°Are you free now? Is it convenient for us to meet?¡± Renzi immediately thought about that Tan Zhugui thing, and started feeling anxious again. ¡°Does it have something to do with Tan Zhugui?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you being too snobbish? Now that you don¡¯t need me, you don¡¯t want to see me?¡± Renzi felt apologetic instantly, but thinking about Gu Xiaoshan who was waiting for him in the car, he replied, ¡°No, it¡¯s not that. I¡¯m not free now. Next time!¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, what about next Friday?¡± ¡°Should be alright.¡± ¡°Mn, then you¡¯ll decide on the time and ce. Think about how you should thank me!¡± Shu Jingyi responded. ¡°Don¡¯t disappoint me.¡± Renzi wondered, how should he thank him? Treating him to just a meal did not seem sincere enough. This made him somewhat troubled. Shu Jingyi had helped him out with such a big matter, if he had not been there, Renzi would not have known how to settle it. In this case, he really should thank him properly. Renzi had a one track mind. Now that he was thinking how he should thank Shu Jingyi, he was unable to focus on what flowers he should get. In the end, he still went back to old habits, and bought a bouquet of dewy, red roses. Gu Xiaoshan was a light sleeper, and it was only a nap. So, when Renzi opened the door, he woke up. Renzi got into the car and saw that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eyes were closed ¡ª this was very rare. Gu Xiaoshan was always vibrant and energetic in front of him, or rather, Gu Xiaoshan was always vibrant and energetic outside. Renzi recalled that 2028 dream, where Gu Xiaoshan was sleeping next to him everyday. That Gu Xiaoshan also had his eyes closed, probably because it was ten yearster, his wrinkles were a little deeper than what he had now, and his gaze was not as sharp as what it was now, as though it would pierce through everything. The ten years older Gu Xiaoshan from the dream had a very gentle gaze, and his attitude towards people and things was calmer and more casual. That 2028 version of Gu Xiaoshan could even say things like ¡°anything¡±, ¡°up to you¡±, ¡°doesn¡¯t matter¡±. Itpletely did not match with this young entrepreneur who controlled everything tightly in front of him. Also, the current Gu Xiaoshan would always wake up early at the same time every morning, his meal times constant, and work out in the morning. Whereas the one in the dream would agree to eating supper with Renzi, or would stay upte at night and hug Renzi as they watched a ck and white movie. asionally, there were mornings where he wouldy in bed with Renzi ¡ª as expected, the dream was not reality. Because it was not real, the dream seemed even more precious. Renzi liked the current Brother Xiaoshan very much. At the same time, he also was deeply attached to the Brother Xiaoshan in that dream. Gu Xiaoshan opened his eyes slowly. Because he just woke up, his eyes were a little bleary, and seemed quite simr to the one in the dream. Renzi could not help reaching out to touch Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s curled eyshes. Gu Xiaoshan reflexively shut his eyes, frowning. He looked a little angry, that he should not be provoked easily, but there was a rarely seen weakness to him, and he seemed rather adorable. Renzi suddenly hugged Gu Xiaoshan, kissing him on his eyes. Smelling the cologneing from his hair and ears, Renziughed. ¡°Boyfriend, you smell really good!¡± Renzi was not sure if Gu Xiaoshan was upset or amused, but he had finally woken up. Wrapping his arms around Renzi¡¯s waist, he asked, ¡°Where¡¯s my flower?¡± ¡°I saw that you were asleep, so I put it in the backseat. Look!¡± Gu Xiaoshan turned his head, and as expected, he saw a big bouquet of red roses. Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°There¡¯s really no novelty.¡± I knew it¡¯ll be like this! ¡ª Renzi was a little dejected, but he pretended not to care. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say it was for you to throw away? Since it¡¯s to be thrown away, does it matter?¡± Gu Xiaoshan tugged at Renzi¡¯s ear. ¡°How could I bear to throw away the flowers you give me?¡± Renzi instead turned shy upon hearing that. Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°So, don¡¯t give me too many. A stalk asionally would be enough, if not my office would be an exhibition of freeze-dried flowers.¡± ¡°Yes, yes!¡± Renzi turned his head, pushing himself out of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s arms. ¡°Aren¡¯t we still going to the aquarium? We still have a long way to go, if we¡¯rete, the aquarium will close.¡± Maybe because he took a nap, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s energy was refilled, and he stepped on the gas, heading to the aquarium. The aquarium was an ordinary one, but Renzi who preferred going to KTVs and liked sports cars rarely came to simple ces like it. To him, the aquarium was very new and interesting. If it was someone else who had invited him, he would have sniffed at them. Why did they have to go see a group of fish swimming here and there? Did they not have a fish tank or something at home? When it was Gu Xiaoshan who brought him here, his thoughts were: Wow, this fish is so big! It can even swim here and there! It¡¯s really quite boring here! But my boyfriend is very good looking! The aquarium had a tunnel built with ss walls, and the ripples and movements of the water reflected upon them. Especially on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s white shirt, it emphasised his broad shoulders and slender waist. Renzi had an impulse to hug him from behind, but was held back by an unfamiliar sense of bashfulness. Renzi seemed to still not be very used to having any interactions with Gu Xiaoshan that were beyond friendship. Gu Xiaoshan turned his head, suddenly reaching out with his hand and catching hold of him. ¡°Where are you going?¡± When his hand was caught by Gu Xiaoshan, Renzi¡¯s mind nked out. Only after a while, he replied, ¡°I¡¯m not going anyway.¡± ¡°Hmm, is that so? You¡¯re not following along, and I was afraid you be dazzled and get lost.¡± Gu Xiaoshan tightened his hand. Renzi objected, ¡°I¡¯m just a few steps slower!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, and did not respond. He continued holding on to Renzi¡¯s hand, and did not let go. Renzi was also happy about it. In the blue-tinted surroundings, it felt like a dream. Only the warmth from Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hand gave him a sense of reality. Chapter 73 Chapter 73 Renzi did not nce around too much, only paying close attention to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s facial profile was actually not extremely sharp, but it could not be considered soft as well. His appearance was quite delicate and gorgeous, but with that pair of willow leaf-like eyes, they brought his face a degree of lethality. Shu Jingyi hadpared him to an owl, and it was not urate. His face had no resemnce at all to a cat. Only his eyes had a brightness to them that could not be concealed, no matter how gentle and refined he was, how beautiful his smile was, he always looked a little fierce. Gu Xiaoshan himself did not know from which age did he realise that as long as he did not speak and just looked at people, others would feel unhappy. Hence, he slowly cultivated the habit of facing people with a smile. ¡°You¡¯re really good looking.¡± Renzi suddenly spoke. Gu Xiaoshan was surprised, then he smiled and kissed the corner of Renzi¡¯s lips. When two handsome guys like Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan held hands, they had already attracted quite a fair bit of attention. Now that they even kissed, people walking by could not help ncing over a couple more times. A passerby even said in a low voice, ¡°Damn gays!¡± Renzi immediately jerked his head towards him, ring with a pair of big round eyes, ¡°What¡¯s it fucking got to do with you?!¡± The man got a fright. He looked down, remaining silent, and quickly walked off. It was not that he got scared by Renzi¡¯s sudden outburst, but because he saw what was behind Renzi, which was Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s fierce gaze and muscr body. Gu Xiaoshan suddenly pinched Renzi. Renzi turned his head to look at Gu Xiaoshan, only to get pinched again. ¡°Why are you using vulgarities?¡± Renzi thought, I¡¯m not the only one using vulgarities, my entire family uses vulgarities! However, facing Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s gentle reproach, Renzi submitted. ¡°Sorry, next time I¡¯ll be more aware of my words, and be nice to the environment.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not scolding you, I just feel that there¡¯s no point in arguing with people like this.¡± Gu Xiaoshan had actually also remembered that this was the style of the Yu family. Whether it was Yu Yuntao or Old Mister Yu, if something like this happened to them, they would most likely return the favour. Whereas, Renzi was thinking about how his usual way of speaking and inability to beat around the bush would be a misfit in the Gu family. He did not know how he should interact with the Gu family. Pondering over it, it was still more reasonable for Gu Xiaoshan to marry into his family. Mn, I¡¯m definitely a genius. Look how fast I can think of a solution! The two of them continued looking at the fish, but Gu Xiaoshan knew that Renzi did not like looking at such stuff. Nearly 80% of the time, Renzi was staring at Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face. Gu Xiaoshan actually did not like looking at fish much too, but he enjoyed the feeling of having Renzi¡¯s eyes that were full of admiration on him. He then disyed his perfect profile for Renzi to continue drinking it in. It was nearly time for dinner, and so Gu Xiaoshan held Renzi¡¯s hand and led him to the restaurant in the aquarium. A romantic dinner in an aquarium restaurant was roughly the same. They were decorated with a marine theme, the colours mainly blue and white. On the table were fresh flowers that could only be grown in earth, and the tables next to the ss wall were the hardest to book. Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan happened to be seated by the ss wall, allowing them to easily and conveniently watch the fishes go by. Actually, after so many hours, Renzi¡¯s interest in these marine animals had decreased a lot. Still, being able to share a candlelight dinner with Gu Xiaoshan was a very good idea. On the white table was a gel candle coloured with in blue. The me was small, with the handmade gel candle, it was quite romantic. In Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hand was a sake cup. The cup had an ombr¨¦ effect, blending from a dark blue hue up to a light green, making Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hand look very fair, his fingers long and slender, just like the hand of a rich person. Gu Xiaoshan did not eat much. Neither did Renzi, as although the price was not low, the food in this theme restaurant was trulyckluster. Their ting was however very interesting and eye-catching, suitable for taking photos, but it tasted so-so. Gu Xiaoshan asked Renzi, ¡°Is the food good?¡± Renzi replied, giving Gu Xiaoshan some face, ¡°It¡¯s not bad.¡± Gu Xiaoshan again got angry internally, and he smiled, ¡°Why do you refuse to tell me the truth?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Renzi was taken aback. Due to the Gu family¡¯s education, Gu Xiaoshan had grown up to be a person who would never state his entire thoughts on something. Although he could share with Renzi quite a fair bit of his thoughts and feelings, but he was still rather restrained. For Renzi this frank, simple person, it was rather hard for him to understand Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s words sometimes. Renzi did not understand the underlying meaning of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s question. He thought about it, then answered honestly, ¡°It¡¯s pretty awful.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled helplessly, ¡°Then we just won¡¯t eat it.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go back and have BBQ?¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°We can¡¯t,¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled and rejected his suggestion. ¡°We¡¯ve already said that today will be a romantic date!¡± ¡°Even if that¡¯s the case, but aren¡¯t we about to go home? Can¡¯t we take it as though the date has ended?¡± Gu Xiaoshan held Renzi¡¯s hand, ¡°There¡¯s something else.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Renzi was very surprised. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°A romantic date night, how can we not have any fireworks?¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied. The fireworks disy at the marine park was rather popr, and many couples likeing here on a date. Hence, the show was a perfect end to a romantic date. After Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi finished their dinner, they left the aquarium and saw that the area near the sea in the marine park was already crowded with people. Renzi saw the bulletin and was shocked, ¡°The show would only start at 8, there¡¯s already so many people waiting at 7.30pm?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°They all want a good spot to watch the disy.¡± ¡°Then we¡¯ll be watching their heads?¡± Renzi was very amused. ¡°Of course not, we won¡¯t be watching it from here.¡± Renzi was hardly surprised. He would asionally watch a fireworks disy when on holiday as well, and had never squeezed with the crowd before. Usually, he would get someone to book a table at a seaside restaurant or a ce on the viewing tform and watch the show from there, seatedfortably as he drank some wine. He thought, if even he knew how to make such arrangements, Gu Xiaoshan definitely would as well. The restaurant with the best atmosphere in the marine park was in the aquarium, and the best ce to view the fireworks was from the balcony of the luxury ocean view suite of the theme hotel in the park. Renzi asked if this suite had to be booked in advance. Gu Xiaoshan said he did not know, it most likely had to be so, and it was better to ask Xu Yunyun. These were not things that Gu Xiaoshan had to be concerned with. With the information Xu Yunyun had prepared for him, he confirmed his reservation with the front desk of the hotel. The staff then gave him the key, and when they saw Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan as a couple, they politely and courteously smiled at them. As for Renzi, he was still thinking about those fireworks. Chapter 74 Chapter 74 The balcony of the ocean view suite was very spacious. There was a coral coloured hanging chair there, and the instation was very sturdy. Unlike the usual instability of other hanging chairs, this chair was rectangr shaped, a little like a swing. It was also very broad, and it was very roomy for two people to sit on it. On top of the seat was a chair cushion prepared by the hotel. When Renzi¡¯s butt sat on it, he felt that it was cottony-soft. Swinging along with his weight, it was pretty fun. In front of him was a vast dark blue sea. On a night like this, the sea should be dark and ck, but because of the glowing lights, it glimmered faintly, a view that could not be seen in the day. Renzi immediately flew to the balcony when he entered the suite, sitting and swinging on the hanging chair. However, he also knew to leave a space next to him for his lover. Gu Xiaoshan did note over straight away, seeming to be fiddling with something in the room. Renzi was a little bored, and was about to ask him what was going on, only to see Gu Xiaoshan bringing a bucket of ice over and cing it on the round rattan table next to the chair. Renzi stretched his neck towards it. In the bucket were cans of beer, and so he was quite satisfied. After all, he liked drinking. Renzi had one hand on the edge of the seat, and the other on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s arm. He felt that both were very solid and firm, giving him a great sense of security. Gu Xiaoshan asked, ¡°Where¡¯s your phone?¡± Renzi touched his pocket. ¡°Oh right, where is it?¡± ¡°Always leaving your things all over the ce. You left it on the front desk as we were checking in and forgot all about it. I¡¯ve picked it up for you, and it¡¯s now on the table in the room. Do you want me to bring it here?¡± Renzi was not that addicted to his phone. ¡°Forget it, don¡¯t trouble yourself walking here and there. We¡¯re here to watch the fireworks, why do we care about the phone? It doesn¡¯t matter if we just leave it there. I also don¡¯t have so many things to take care of, unlike you.¡± ¡°Why does yourst sentence sound a little like aint?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean it that way.¡± Renzi paused, ¡°But since you mentioned it, I just talk about it too. Each time you go out to eat and y with me, you¡¯re always looking at your phone and answering your calls.¡± However, since he was a child, Renzi had been very understanding of how people were ¡°busy with work¡±. He was already very happy that Gu Xiaoshan was willing to spend time with him, eating with him, and he did not really mind that Gu Xiaoshan was always dealing with his work matters while with him. Sitting down next to Renzi, Gu Xiaoshan took out his phone and tapped on it. ¡°Look, I¡¯ve put it on silent mode.¡± Renzi would never request his lover who had all sorts of demands on his time to put everything down and apany him. Just putting his phone on silent was already enough to make him smile brightly. Gu Xiaoshan switched to his notification page and showed it to Renzi. ¡°See, I didn¡¯t have any iing calls today.¡± As though asking for credit, Gu Xiaoshan even acted coyly. ¡°I¡¯ve deliberately diverted all calls to Xu Yunyun. I¡¯ve already said that this was going to be a romantic date, I can¡¯t let my work destroy the atmosphere.¡± Gu Xiaoshan had decided to give himself a day off work to spend time with Renzi. Of course, if there really was a major issue that had to be handled, Gu Xiaoshan could not ¡°sacrifice the country for a beauty¡±, and so asked Xu Yunyun to be his ¡°processing station¡±. He was only to be contacted if there was something that had to be settled immediately. Hearing this, Renzi¡¯s eyes widened. He did not have time to pity Xu Yunyun for having to be a processing station. He wrapped his hand around Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s arm, looking up with a smile. ¡°How wonderful! You should have told me earlier, then my joy today would increase by so many more times!¡± Gu Xiaoshan had never thought that this action could make Renzi this happy, and was a little surprised. ¡°I really didn¡¯t know that you¡¯ll like the fact that I¡¯m not working.¡± Renzi started pondering over it. His eyes curved up in a smile. ¡°It¡¯s probably because it¡¯s rare for me to take precedence over work! Even my dad has never doted on me like this!¡± Gu Xiaoshan seemed to understand it a little. Both Renzi and him were brought up by single fathers, and their single fathers happened to both be workaholics. When they were young, they bothcked the presence of their fathers. Their fathers had missed many of their milestones growing up. Used to them being too busy with work, they grew up to be ¡°sensible children¡±, and they both had to show their understanding for their fathers. As time went on, they too grew up, and were long used to thinking that work was the most important, and so never objected to work invading their personal time. As members of the ¡°circle of presidents¡±, they did not ce as much importance on a work-life bnce as other sried employees. Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°If your dad hears you speaking like this, he would definitely be furious, saying that you¡¯re damnifying him.¡± ¡°He can¡¯t hear me anyway!¡± Renzi was cool as a cucumber. Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°Talking about this, it may be very strange. But if it¡¯s about taking care of you, your dad might really not be as good as me about it.¡± Renzi too found this statement very strange, funny and amusing, and so he started chuckling. Apanying hisughter was musicing from the seaside. It was probably the prelude to the fireworks disy. The crowd over there was gradually starting to be restless, while Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan still remained sittingposedly on the hanging chair, enjoying the evening summer breeze. Gu Xiaoshan spoke up, ¡°There¡¯s no one calling my phone, but I seem to see a few messages on your phone from Shu Jingyi.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Renzi did not see anything wrong with it. ¡°Is that so?¡± Gu Xiaoshan asked, ¡°Why is he looking for you?¡± Renzi had really not been concerned with Mr Shu¡¯s messages, and he was toozy to think about it. ¡°How would I know?¡± Gu Xiaoshan had rxed quite a bit due to the atmosphere just now, but his fury again rose up because of this matter. Renzi felt the pressure of an invisible aura, and was a little lost. ¡°B-brother Xiaoshan...¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Gu Xiaoshan raised his brow. ¡°Why are you addressing me that way?¡± Renzi became aware of what he did. ¡°I, I don¡¯t know...¡± Gu Xiaoshan had always felt that the ¡°Brother Xiaoshan¡± was very pleasant sounding, and he liked hearing it. Thus, he could show some mercy and give Renzi another chance. So, he smiled and asked, ¡°I feel like something doesn¡¯t seem quite right with you today?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Renzi was surprised. ¡°We haven¡¯t seen each other in a few days. You were rather anxious when you saw me for the first time today. Did you have something you want to tell me?¡± ¡°Umm...¡± Renzi carefully considered it, and nodded frankly. ¡°I really do have something I want to tell you, but... I feel that it¡¯s not nice...¡± ¡°Why do we still need to bother about ¡®nice¡¯ and ¡®not nice¡¯ between us?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. His willow leaf-like eyes narrowed even further because of his smile, looking very fox-like. ¡°Tell me about it, I¡¯ll listen.¡± Renzi¡¯s heart pounded, and finally said what he had been hiding in his heart for the past few days. ¡°I... I want... I want a kiss like the one we had that night...¡± Gu Xiaoshan was stunned. He really was confused for a moment. How should he exin it? What Renzi said was not the ¡°correct answer¡± Gu Xiaoshan had been expecting. However, to say that Renzi¡¯s answer was incorrect or not good was wrong as well. Gu Xiaoshan could neither be angry nor happy; but he was also angry and happy. It wasplicated, it was tooplicated. Seeing that Gu Xiaoshan was stunned, Renzi thought that he had not grasped what he meant yet. He then boorishly spoke with a red face, ¡°Other than that time, you¡¯ve been kissing me like how you¡¯ll kiss a child... It, it¡¯s not that it¡¯s not good. I also like that quite a bit. However... do you understand what I mean? Since you¡¯ve asked me, I decided to be straight forward. I want that sort of kiss, you understand?¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°I also want to confess to you, I want a kiss like that as well.¡± Then, he paused, as though waiting for the musicing from the seashore to cover his voice. Gu Xiaoshan leaned in closer, his voice brushing past Renzi¡¯s ear, ¡°To tell you the truth, I want even more.¡± Almost simultaneously, loud booms came from the sea, like that of explosions. The fireworks were always so loud ¡ª loud that Gu Xiaoshan was not sure if his low words had been heard by Renzi. Fortunately, he was able to observe his lover¡¯s suddenly reddened ears. At this moment, Gu Xiaoshan felt that thoseplicated things were no longer that important. Renzi heard the sound of fireworks, and unconsciously tilted his head up. However, he did not see any of them, but only Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eyes that were even brighter than the explosions in the sky. Renzi seemed to be able to see his indistinct reflection within Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eyes, but felt that it was impossible, that it felt like his imagination. Stupefied, he closed his eyes, and his mouth was then covered by Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s warm lips. He gave him what he had wished for ¡ª a kiss that was not like the ones given to a child. This sort of kiss, was very mature. Renzi could not distinguish if what he was hearing was the sounds of the fireworks, or his pounding heartbeats. In the night, it was resounding. The hanging chair was very stable, extremely stable. Four metal poles supported the base, the chair hung off two thick metal chains, it could not be any more stable. Even so, the chair was swaying under the two people¡¯s actions. However, neither had time to worry if the hanging chair would fall. Renzi was dizzy, and did not have time to consider this problem. As for Gu Xiaoshan, he had done his research. He was someone who was always well-prepared, and he had done his research for their trip, the restaurant, as well as the ocean view suite. As such, when the opportunity arrived, he also very sedately retrieved the bottle of lubricant he had buried underneath the ice in the bucket next to them. He was fully prepared. To prevent chilling this pampered little young master, Gu Xiaoshan warmed up the icy lubricant in his hands before putting it where it should go. Although he had been extremely considerate, Renzi still could not help trembling. Like this, he looked rather pitiful. His lowered eyes were wet, reflecting the fireworks in the sky. His tears from the pain was salty like the sea. Gu Xiaoshanved at them, then kissed the corners of his eyes. Renzi shut them close, biting his lip, crying out a couple of times. It hurt. This was quite different from the 2028 dream when he only felt pleasure! That dream really was not real. Gu Xiaoshan coaxed him, ¡°It¡¯ll only hurt for a moment, it¡¯ll go away soon.¡± ¡°Liar.¡± Renziined in a small voice. ¡°You just said that it wouldn¡¯t hurt.¡± Even so, Renzi still tightened his arms around Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan quietly said many things into Renzi¡¯s ear, and they were all shameless. It made Renzi lower his head, wrapping his legs around Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s back, and he was very embarrassed. The fireworks stretched out above the sea, and even the waves were dyed with the colour of the disy. Such a beautiful sight, but the two people in the best viewing spot did not admire this view properly, and only cared about swinging on the hanging chair. Of course, they did not only remain on the hanging chair. It was not out of consideration whether they would fall, or that it was difficult to manoeuvre with the swaying of the seat, but it was because it was notfortable for this delicate and pampered Young Master Renzi to continue being exposed to the wind. In the end, Renzi still settled down in the bed, closing his eyes and falling asleep under the soft summer nket. He was exhausted, and naturally fell into a deep sleep. Also, next to the bed was a lit candle with his favourite scent ¡ª this of course was not prepared by the hotel, it was Gu Xiaoshan who brought it. It had already been mentioned, Gu Xiaoshan was a person who was always well prepared. Chapter 75 Chapter 75 Edited byes Gu Xiaoshan picked up Renzi¡¯s phone, unlocking it smoothly. He ignored the messages from Shu Jingyi, only lying on the bed and sedately sending a text to Yu Yuntao. ¡°Spending the night outside. Help me tell Father.¡± Yu Yuntao¡¯s reply came very quickly. ¡°I¡¯ve helped you tell him way earlier.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Gu Xiaoshan responded, ¡°Thanks.¡± Another message came from Yu Yuntao. ¡°Is that Gu Xiaoshan?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, sending a ¡°Good night¡± and putting the phone down. Yu Yuntao too did not continue texting. Actually even if he did, Gu Xiaoshan would not care as well. He ced the roses from Renzi in a ss bottle, thinking regretfully about how it was likely that there would be a few stalks that would have wilted tomorrow, and many petals would fall. They would not be able to be freeze-dried. Despite the regret, he still felt that the decision to stay over tonight was correct, and he should not mind too much about the flowers. His heart that pounded wildly for Renzi felt rather staid now, and he was now quite calm. He even had the mood to go to the balcony. Smoking a cigarette to satiate his nicotine craving, he shook out his clothes when he returned. Renzi suddenly woke up, opening his eyes. ¡°Hubby?¡± He also did not know why this word came out of his mouth. Both him and Gu Xiaoshan were stunned. Gu Xiaoshan was the first to react. He sat down by the bed and kissed Renzi¡¯s forehead. ¡°Did I wake you up?¡± How could such quiet sounds wake Renzi up? It turned out that Renzi had a dream, dreaming that Gu Xiaoshan had married him, and even asked him to call him hubby. Groggy, he had called out this embarrassing name. Renzi coughed a couple of times, as though he was a little ufortable. ¡°You were smoking?¡± ¡°Ah,¡± For some reason, Gu Xiaoshan was a little flustered. ¡°Mn.¡± When he recalled about this incident, he realised this was probably the moment he was determined to quit smoking. Renzi¡¯s coughing actually had nothing to do with the smell of cigarettes on Gu Xiaoshan. He had only choked on his own saliva. Gu Xiaoshan embraced him, listening to Renzi breathing next to him, and a yearning welled up within him. However, Renzi was still groggy, and his eyes slowly blinked before he fell asleep again. Gu Xiaoshan tucked Renzi back into bed again, before going to take a shower. Coming back this time, he was very careful, keeping his footsteps light, and he did not wake his lover up this time. Renzi slept till the next day¡¯s afternoon. When he woke up, his body was aching, especially that unmentionable spot. Behind the blue wood divider made from New Zend pine was Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s indistinct voice. It sounded like he was trying to answer his work call quietly. Renzi looked at the clock. Gu Xiaoshan did not deal with his work the entire day yesterday, but he still had to deal with them today. Renzi suddenly remembered all that happenedst night. He first was embarrassed, but after that, he felt that it was quite sweet. He had to admit that Brother Xiaoshan had not lied to him. It did hurt at the start, butter on it did get more and more enjoyable. Such intimacy was truly a beautiful thing, but if his buttocks did not hurt the next day, it would be even better. Renzi carefully got up. As his actions were slow and light, together with the softness of the bed, Gu Xiaoshan who was busy with work was not aware. Renzi took a look at his phone, and Shu Jingyi¡¯s messages were still unread in his inbox. His mood fell, resignedly opening the messages to read them. Actually, there was nothing urgent, it was only Shu Jingyi following up with whatever happened to Tan Zhugui. He did not want to read such mood dampening things, but still politely expressed his gratitude to Shu Jingyi. Shu Jingyi asked him, ¡°Does Gu Xiaoshan know about this yet?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so.¡± Renzi himself had not told him about it, nor had Gu Xiaoshan mentioned it, so he felt that he did not know anything. ¡°That¡¯s good. This matter has already been settled. You can just treat it as though nothing has happened, and continue your life without any worries.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± However, Renzi still felt a vague sense of anxiety. At the same time, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s footsteps drew nearer. He was about toe over. Renzi immediately tossed his phone away, and could not be bothered about what Shu Jingyi or Tan Zhugui anymore. He only looked at his Brother Xiaoshan with a pair of bright, shiny eyes. Gu Xiaoshan sat down. ¡°You¡¯ve woken up already?¡± ¡°Mn.¡± Renzi curled his legs up under the nket, leaning closer to Gu Xiaoshan and smiled. ¡°Have you been working the entire morning?¡± ¡°Yes. Have you been ying with your phone the entire time?¡± ¡°No, I just woke up.¡± ¡°You woke up sote. We no longer have time for breakfast, we¡¯ll just have lunch.¡± Renzi¡¯s mouth ttened. ¡°The food here isn¡¯t nice.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think about eating fish or meat these couple of days,¡± Gu Xiaoshan said. ¡°I¡¯ll order porridge for you.¡± ¡°Porridge?¡± Renzi was unhappy hearing that. Gu Xiaoshan coaxed him, ¡°This is good for your body. I¡¯ve examined youst night, there¡¯s a little tearing. I¡¯ve applied some medication on it, but it hasn¡¯t healed by this morning yet...¡± ¡°You examined itst night? Applied medication? You even looked at it again this morning?¡± Renzi was rmed. ¡°I didn¡¯t wake up at all?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°Your quality of sleep makes people envious.¡± Renzi was suddenly a little shy. ¡°It must be because I was too tired.¡± ¡°Why were you tired?¡± Gu Xiaoshan asked meaningfully. ¡°I didn¡¯t even say I¡¯m tired. I was the one moving the entire time, while you were only calling out. I think it¡¯s more like your throat is tired.¡± Renziy down, covering himself with the nket. He did not respond, only feeling embarrassed. Gu Xiaoshanughed again. ¡°Why are you getting shy now? You even woke up in the middle of the night and called me ¡®hubby¡¯.¡± Renzi¡¯s brain nked out. His face burned, continue burying himself in the nket. The more he buried himself, the hotter he felt, and his head felt as though it was going to burst into mes. Gu Xiaoshan hugged him along with his nket, caressing the top of Renzi¡¯s head and kissing him on the corner of his forehead. His lips felt the heat of Renzi¡¯s skin and so asked, ¡°Why are you so warm? Do you have a fever?¡± ¡°No.¡± Renzi¡¯s voice was low and muffled. ¡°I... I¡¯m just embarrassed.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed as he caught sight of Renzi¡¯s phone. His feelings were caught between feeling love for Renzi and being angry with him. Renzi did not know Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s inner struggle, only feeling that everything was sweet. Even the in porridge felt as though it had been seasoned with honey. They remained in the room, chatting and finishing their lunch. Gu Xiaoshan then suggested sending Renzi home. Renzi was reluctant. ¡°We¡¯re just going home like this?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that it was boring over here?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not boring, how can it be boring being with you? It¡¯s pretty nice hanging out in the room like this not doing anything.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°But I don¡¯t want to not do anything with you in the room.¡± Renzi¡¯s face again heated up. Gu Xiaoshan helped the weak-legged Renzi up. ¡°Let¡¯s go back.¡± Gu Xiaoshan drove Renzi home. By then, Yu Yuntao had already left for work, and Zhi Xuan naturally was already in the Yu¡¯s offices. Only the butler was left to help support Renzi. Gu Xiaoshan came up with an excuse, ¡°Second Young Master Yu had fell down in the marine park yesterday. I¡¯ll have to trouble you to watch over him.¡± The butler still had his professional smile on. ¡°Definitely, definitely. Young Master Gu has worked hard taking care of himst night.¡± Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi shared a farewell kiss, then Gu Xiaoshan drove away. The butler helped the weak-legged Renzi indoors, and Old Mister Yu was sitting in the living room, his face stern. ¡°Why didn¡¯t youe home to sleepst night?¡± Renzi mumbled, ¡°I¡¯m already so old, and I¡¯ve stayed out all night before as well. Why are you judging me for it today?¡± Old Mister Yu sneered. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You can¡¯t even walk now? You even need someone to help you? Having not seen you for a night, you¡¯ve turned into a concubine in the pce?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not a woman!¡± Renzi¡¯s neck stiffened as he objected. ¡°I... I only fell down...¡± Old Mister Yu asked, ¡°Where did you injure yourself? Let me take a look?¡± Renzi replied, ¡°My butt, don¡¯t look at it.¡± Old Mister Yu gnashed his teeth, but felt that he could not go any further. He waved him off, ¡°Forget it, go and rest!¡± The butler was still smiling, ¡°Second Young Master, let me help you back to your bedroom.¡± Renzi¡¯s butt was aching, his waist was aching, and his legs were aching. Feeling ack of energy, he pretty much did not get off his bed the entire day. Old Mister Yu heard about it and was still very concerned. He even asked Yu Yuntao if they should get a doctor to take a look at Renzi. Yu Yuntaoughed, ¡°There¡¯s no point getting a doctor! Everyone¡¯s like this!¡± Old Mister Yu gritted his teeth and scolded, ¡°Gu Xiaoshan that vixen!¡± The vixen Gu Xiaoshan was bold enough to face the consequences of what he had done. In the evening, he even personally visited Old Mister Yu. Old Mister Yu hesitated between the cane and the electric saw, only to sigh and instruct the butler to serve tea. When Gu Xiaoshan spoke to Old Mister Yu, his voice was polite yet with some traces of familiarity, keeping them very well bnced. As an elder, Old Mister Yu had great poise as well, and did not give him any trouble. Gu Xiaoshan said that he was going to take a look at Renzi, and Old Mister Yu told him to go ahead. After Gu Xiaoshan headed to Renzi¡¯s room, Old Mister Yu called the butler over. ¡°Go take a look and see why he¡¯s looking for Renzi.¡± ¡°Is that ok? What if they¡¯re whispering to each other?¡± ¡°Renzi has already ¡®fallen¡¯ and ¡®injured¡¯ himself. If he still doesn¡¯t know how to behave, I¡¯ll kill him immediately!¡± Old Mister Yu red. The butler then went to take a look and came back. ¡°Nothing much is happening. They¡¯re talking as Young Master Gu is applying medication for Second Young Master.¡± However, the scene of the medication application was temporarily unable to be erased from the butler¡¯s mind. My poor blinded eyes. Gu Xiaoshan knew that Renzi was too embarrassed to tell anyone about having to apply the medication, and it also would not be easy for him to apply it himself. As such, Gu Xiaoshan would leave work on time everyday and drive over to help Renzi apply the medication and talk to him. As Renzi¡¯s injury gradually recovered, the time taken to apply the medication instead increased, and there were even additions of various actions that did notply with the recovery of the injury. Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan were applying the medication with all sorts of intimate methods, and the butler had to go take a look each time ording to instructions. He really wanted to blind himself, and even thought about running back to Old Mister Yu and beg him to return him his dignity as an old straight man. Chapter 76 Chapter 76 Old Mister Yu too realised the issue here, and so told Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Renzi has pretty much recovered. Today I saw him running even faster than Ha-cube, you don¡¯t have to worry about him anymore. You¡¯re busy with work as well, it¡¯s very tiring to go back and forth like this.¡± Gu Xiaoshan agreed, and did note to their house anymore to apply the medication. However, now that Renzi had recovered, Old Mister Yu could stop the vixen froming, but he could not stop Renzi from looking for the vixen himself. Renzi evenpletely forgot about agreeing to meet Shu Jingyi on Friday. That Friday evening when Shu Jingyi messaged him to ask why he had not appear, Renzi was gasping in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s lounge. Gu Xiaoshan looked at the phone next to the bed, and his eyes got a little bloodshot. Tightening his hands around Renzi¡¯s waist, he thrusted even more savagely into him. Renzi could only beg for mercy, asking him to slow down a little. As if Gu Xiaoshan would listen to him. He continued what he was doing, until Renzi nearly fainted away. Renzi clutched at the bedsheets, his body shuddering continuously. His body and soul werepletely upied by Gu Xiaoshan ¡ª and Gu Xiaoshan loved this sort of feeling. He invaded Renzi¡¯s heart and body, while Renzi under him, looking fragile and helpless. No matter how Renzi struggled, he would not find an escape. ¡°Please, Hubby...¡± As Renzi¡¯s struggling was fruitless, he instead grabbed onto Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s arms and pleaded with a shaky voice. Gu Xiaoshan thought, his heart really softened too easily towards Renzi. The night again turned quiet, and only the ticking of the clock could be heard. Gu Xiaoshany on top of Renzi, refusing to get up. Renzi felt that he was too heavy, and pushed at him. ¡°Move... Move away a little...¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°No, if I move away, everything¡¯s going to flow out from you...¡± Renzi¡¯s face again turned bright red. In the end, the two people again went to the bathroom to wash up. Renzi only discovered Shu Jingyi¡¯s missed calls when he exited the shower, and he was a little startled. Gu Xiaoshan feigned casualness, telling him, ¡°I saw that he had called a few times, but as we were ¡®busy¡¯, I ignored it.¡± Renzi now then remembered that for the past few days, he had been immersed in enjoying the deep affection between Gu Xiaoshan and him, andpletely forgot about meeting Shu Jingyi. ¡°Forget it,¡± Renzi said. ¡°I¡¯ll give him a call now.¡± ¡°It¡¯s already sote, it¡¯s not very appropriate to call him now, is it?¡± Renzi thought about it, theny on the bed, yawningzily. The way he looked was as though nothing had happened. Gu Xiaoshan now finally understood that Renzipletely had not treated that matter as something important. He was both thankful that Renzi did not find the matter relevant, but was also angry that Renzi did not treat it as something important. Gu Xiaoshan shook out the nket and sat on the bed. ¡°But why is he calling and texting you sote?¡± Renzi became a little more alert, and he still remained honest. ¡°He helped me out in the past, and I was supposed to treat him to a meal tonight aspensation. Instead, I stood him up. It¡¯s really very rude of me. I should thank him properly tomorrow.¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not know if he shouldugh or be angry. Renzi¡¯s answer could be considered genuine and believable, without any ws. He even suspected that this was taught to him by Shu Jingyi. Gu Xiaoshan then followed up, ¡°What did he help you out with? Howe I¡¯ve never heard about it?¡± Renzi recalled that matter, and hit himself again. Focusing on it, he thought that since Gu Xiaoshan had already asked about it in this manner, if he continued concealing it from him it felt like he was lying to his husband. So, he sat cross-legged, and confessed everything right from the start. Towards Renzi¡¯s sudden honesty, Gu Xiaoshan was actually quite surprised. Pondering over it, he knew that it was because Renzi really had not taken this matter to heart, and so he did not mention it to Gu Xiaoshan, and had not n on hiding it from him. During that situation, Renzi was actually in quite a panic. After that, he realised that nothing bad had happened in the end, and Shu Jingyi had also told him that this waspletely not his fault. Other people had evil intentions, and so it was natural that he could not defend against, it. Renzi was simple-minded, and so gradually let it go. For Renzi, this was like going out and falling down. It did hurt at the moment, but he would forget all about it after the fall. If Gu Xiaoshan did not ask, he would not mention it. Since Gu Xiaoshan had asked, he then talked about it. This sort of confession made Gu Xiaoshan feel that he could not get angry, but that he should also still get angry. Thinking over it, he instead got more angry. Renzi registered that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face was a little sulky, and so became apprehensive. He only asked, ¡°Are you angry?¡± Gu Xiaoshan gritted his teeth. ¡°Of course I¡¯m angry! Was He Jun¡¯s incident not enough to make you be a little more vignt? You always never try to protect yourself against others! If there wasn¡¯t anyone around at that time, do you know what would happen?¡± Renzi was frightened by Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s words, but he did not know what he was scared of, and could only apologise. ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± Gu Xiaoshan understood Renzi, and so was angrier. ¡°What are you sorry about? Do you know what you¡¯ve done wrong?¡± Renzi looked at Gu Xiaoshan nkly. As expected, he did not know. Gu Xiaoshan too did not know how to say it, and it took him a while before he spoke. ¡°In the future, you¡¯re not allowed to go out and drink with other people alone, ok?!¡± Renzi dazedly nodded. ¡°Understood.¡± Seeing Renzi like this, Gu Xiaoshan was really unable to vent his anger. Thinking it over, he tightened his jaw, pushing Renzi down he gave him a good, proper fuck. Renzi fell asleep in the middle of the night. As he slept, he was again screwed awake by the still fuming Gu Xiaoshan. Renzi begged for mercy as he admitted his mistake, then Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s heart softened again and let him go. By the time Renzi was sleeping soundly, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s fury welled up again, and he fucked him awake... This cycle repeated over and over. Renzi had a face full of tears. ¡°I was wrong, Hubby, I was wrong...¡± With his ass in the air, he tearfully wrote a letter of guarantee that he would no longer look at pretty girls, pretty girls were poisonous ¡ª men as well, other than his husband, he would never meet anybody alone ever again. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s temper finally abated. He discovered that he himself too did not really know how to teach Renzi such principles. It was probably because he knew that he was a little unreasonable, and Renzi himself would never understand such principles, so he decided to settle it with sex. It was good for him, him, and everyone else. Renzi himself was also not good at analysing the pros and cons of a situation. He had always relied on the directions of the people he loved and trusted, who would tell him what was right or wrong. As a child, when he was wrong, his buttocks would hurt, and so he would remember the lesson and nevermit the mistake again. Now, his ass would still hurt, and he was still pleading for mercy andmitting the lesson to memory in that manner. Unfortunately, in the past when he was chased after by his father with the cane, he could still hide behind Gu Xiaoshan and seek shelter. Now, he did not know where he could hide. However, slowly, he learnt that he could still hide behind Gu Xiaoshan. No matter how angry Gu Xiaoshan was, when he saw him like this, in the end, his heart would still soften. Chapter 77 Chapter 77 Renzi fell into a deep sleep in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s lounge. The clock ticked to a certain time, and it was when Gu Xiaoshan would normally wake up in the morning. For Gu Xiaoshan, before he officially started work, his usual schedule would be to run for 30 minutes,plete two sets of weight-lifting exercises, have breakfast, and read the news. Despite fooling around till veryte the previous night, Gu Xiaoshan still woke up ording to his inner biological clock. However, his lover in his arms refused to budge. Maybe because the air conditioning was cold, Renzi was tightly hugging Gu Xiaoshan this heat source. Gu Xiaoshan quietly shifted out a little, and Renzi automatically chased after him. Resigned, he petted at Renzi¡¯s hair, and told himself that he had exercised enoughst night. So, there was no need to wake up to run and train. He then hugged his lover and snoozed for the first time. Despite doing so, he still woke up earlier than Renzi, and appeared punctually in the office. When Xu Yunyun pushed open the door to the office, she happened to see Gu Xiaoshan eating breakfast and reading the newspaper at his desk, and she was startled. In truth, Gu Xiaoshan would normally havepleted these daily tasks before work. Xu Yunyun smiled, ¡°President Gu is very hardworking. You¡¯re even reading the news as you have your breakfast.¡± ¡°Are you mocking me?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°I woke upte today.¡± ¡°Woke upte?¡± Xu Yunyun was still surprised. ¡°Is President Gu feeling unwell?¡± For President Gu to wake upte, Xu Yunyun could only think of illnesses and bodily difort, and so she asked President Gu in concern. The truth was that President Gu was feeling pretty good. Before Gu Xiaoshan could respond, the door to the lounge opened. The sleepy-headed Renzi walked out from within, and he was dressed in a shirt that was a size too big for him. Xu Yunyun had a good memory, and knew that Gu Xiaoshan had worn this shirt yesterday ¡ª as a refined gay, why did Gu Xiaoshan not ce yesterday¡¯s clothes in theundry? Forget about not putting it in theundry, how did it end up on Renzi? Xu Yunyun seemed to know the answer to this question, and also understood the reason for Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s unprecedented ¡°woke upte¡±. Renzi probably did not think that Xu Yunyun would be around, and his bottom half was only covered in a pair of boxers. Both his legs were exposed, and under the shirt they looked fair and slender. Gu Xiaoshan frowned, shooting Xu Yunyun a look. Xu Yunyun hurriedly retreated, you think I¡¯ll want to peep at your boyfriend? Gu Xiaoshan pulled Renzi onto his knee, stroking his legs. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you wear any pants?¡± Renzi shivered, pulling his legs away, but they were caught by Gu Xiaoshan and he kneaded at them. Renzi exined, ¡°My clothes all disappeared?¡± ¡°I remembered, I¡¯ve tossed the clothes you wore yesterday in theundry basket already.¡± When Gu Xiaoshan woke up today, he had ced all of Renzi¡¯s clothes that he dropped on the floor into theundry basket. Theundry basket was located outside, and there would be someoneing by to pick it up regrly. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s shirt had been removedst, and tossed by the side of the bed. Renzi had fallen asleep on it, and so he did not take it away. Renzi spoke, ¡°Then I¡¯ll ask my butler to deliver some clothes over.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you just wear mine out?¡± ¡°Your clothes are a little big, and the pants are especially long. I look very short in them.¡± This answer was very honest, and it wasplimentary to Gu Xiaoshan. However, Gu Xiaoshan could not be happy hearing it. He smiled, ¡°That wasn¡¯t what you said when you wore Shu Jingyi¡¯s clothes in Country C.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because there was nothing else to wear! If there was, I wouldn¡¯t have worn his either!¡± Renzi answered ordingly, and was very frank. This was fine, it proved that Renzi was big-hearted, and had no intentions towards Shu Jingyi, which made Gu Xiaoshan thankful. On the other hand, Renzi was always this careless, and it also gave him a headache. Gu Xiaoshan had thought that Renzi was like Ha-cube, running here and there. A whistle and he would wag his tail, kissing everyone he saw, and it was fun to y with him. Now that Renzi was his, he was now peeved by this. Renzi was not that rough-skinned, thick-face Ha-cube, he was now a little prey. If Gu Xiaoshan was not careful, Renzi would be snapped up by those dirty, shameless predators outside. He really wished that he could build a fence around him and fix a sign there, and on the sign would be ¡°Private Property¡±. Renzi called the butler and asked him to deliver some clothes. The butler asked, ¡°Young Master, didn¡¯t you bring a set with youst night?¡± Renzi¡¯s face reddened, and he spoke boorishly, ¡°Why are you asking so much?¡± The butler too felt that he had said too much. He then had the staff deliver ten sets of clothes over, sending with him a message. ¡°The weather has been cooler recently. Young Master should put on more clothes, so I have a few sets delivered. If it¡¯s enough that¡¯s good, if there¡¯s too many you can temporarily leave it with Young Master Gu, it¡¯ll be the same.¡± Renzi then changed into a set and left the office, not disturbing Gu Xiaoshan from his work. Old Mister Yu woke up to see that Renzi was not at home. The butler told him that Renzi had gone to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s office again, saying that he was going to ¡°learning how to be a fucktastic president from Brother Xiaoshan¡±. Hearing that, Old Mister Yu was vexed. ¡°This child! Eagerly running to deliver himself into the jaws of a predator!¡± The butler could not say anything, and only smiled. ¡°They¡¯re still young.¡± ¡°In my opinion, Gu Xiaoshan is a vixen, seducing our Renzi until he¡¯s out of his mind. The way he indulges in alcohol and men, it always goes overboard! Like this, Zhi Xuan is still more steady and practical, and makes me relieved! Yuntao is definitely the one who has a good eye!¡± The butler wanted to say that Zhi Xuan might not be that steady, but after thinking about it, he thought he should not say anything that would upset his employer. Gu Xiaoshan heard that Shu Jingyi had a record. His preferences were strange, and liked to snatched what belonged to others. If he was heterosexual, he would be targeting other people¡¯s wives. Gu Xiaoshan really wanted to cursed him, then he thought that it would be great fun if Shu Jingyi decided to go for Zhi Xuan. Yu Yuntao would definitely be able to let Shu Jingyi have a few brand new experiences, and a few new understandings of life. Shu Jingyi had met Zhi Xuan a few times in a work setting, but he was not attracted to this ¡°wife¡±, probably because he felt that Zhi Xuan¡¯s appearance was not exquisite enough, his character cold and boring, unlike Renzi who was lively and adorable. So, Shu Jingyi still pressed ahead with his evil intentions, insisting on seducing Renzi. The more Renzi did not think about him, the more he thought about Renzi. After being stood up by Renzi, Shu Jingyi gave Renzi a call, speaking reproachfully, ¡°Is this how you¡¯re paying me back for my help?¡± Renzi did feel quite guilty. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry! I¡¯ll treat you to a meal next time!¡± ¡°When?¡± Shu Jingyi asked. ¡°Don¡¯t fool me again.¡± ¡°I definitely won¡¯t this time.¡± Renzi replied, ¡°Because Brother Xiaoshan will be the one paying, so don¡¯t worry. He¡¯s much more reliable than me.¡± Hearing Renzi¡¯s response, Shu Jingyi thought that Renzi was really very unreliable. ¡°Didn¡¯t I ask you not to tell him? You told him? Was he angry?¡± ¡°He was angry, but his anger abated very quickly. It¡¯s fine, don¡¯t worry. My rtionship with him is very good.¡± Shu Jingyi was speechless, and onlyughed after a moment. ¡°Then do you have time now? Let¡¯s not decide about the meal first, let¡¯s go grab a coffee.¡± Renzi was troubled. ¡°That won¡¯t work. I¡¯ve promised Brother Xiaoshan to never go out with anyone alone again.¡± Shu Jingyiughed. ¡°He¡¯s so strict? Is he afraid of losing you somewhere?¡± ¡°Probably.¡± Renzi replied. ¡°Anyway, I¡¯ve already promised him and written a letter of guarantee, so I can¡¯t go back on my words. If not, I¡¯ll be a bastard.¡± Shu Jingyi¡¯s tone was always smiling. ¡°Alright, I understand. Then I won¡¯t disturb you for now.¡± This Shu Jingyi was truly sick. Faced with such an obstacle, he instead became even more eager, and wanted even more to snatch Renzi from Gu Xiaoshan. Shu Jingyi had someone watch the Yu offices, and this happened to be where Yu Yunren¡¯s office was. On paper, Yu Yunren was still the vice president. No matter how much he loafed about, it was impossible that he would not go into work during an entire month. Today, as expected, Renzi appeared at the office to attend a meeting about an event that had his name on it. Renzi did not care at all about work, but he was very easy to get along with. After the meeting, although he did not understand anything, he still felt that ¡°other than me, everyone in this department is working hard!¡± He then smiled at everyone, ¡°You¡¯ve all worked hard, I¡¯ll treat you all to dinner tonight!¡± He pped the shoulder of the person-in-charge. ¡°Work hard, the reward once this project ispleted is definitely not going to be small!¡± In the eyes of his subordinates, Renzi was a perfect immediate superior. He was generous and kind, and the best part, he never came to work. So, they all gathered and left the office, and ¡°coincidentally¡± bumped into Shu Jingyi outside the building. Next to Shu Jingyi was two other people, and he said he was in the area about to go have dinner. Renzi loved the bustle of a crowd, and so invited them along. Shu Jingyi then suggested to go to Prosperous Garden. Renzi was fine with it, and after hearing that Shu Jingyi had ordered something special there, he then happily dragged everyone along. Shu Jingyi said they had too many people, and it was difficult to fit everyone in a private room. He then called his secretary to get the restaurant manager to prepare a pavilion for them, reserving the entire space. The manager quickly handled it. Prosperous Garden was the ce where Renzi had treated Shu Jingyi to BBQ. The courtyard was fairly spacious, and there were even a few chinese-style pavilions, usually for customers to enjoy their meals there. The cost was not low as well, and had to be booked in advance. However, as Shu Jingyi, Yu Yunren and others were long-term customers, there were not as many restrictions for them. When all of them reached Prosperous Garden, the space had been reserved, and rednterns had also been hung up on the eaves, looking extremely festive from afar. Shu Jingyi¡¯s secretary was a hot and sexydy. At first, many had thought that this secretary was Shu Jingyi¡¯s lover, but they learnt that she was not after a while. It just happened that Shu Jingyi found a capable secretary, and she was a female, and it just happened that she was very pretty, as well as having a big chest. That secretary evenined jokingly that it was fortunate that Shu Jingyi was a well-known homosexual, if not there would be no way of clearing her reputation. The secretary ran around settling the reservation, inviting everyone to take a seat and pouring tea, doing the job of a server. Luckily, the pavilion was split into two levels. Renzi¡¯s subordinates were in the first floor, while Shu Jingyi, Renzi and the two other guests were on the second floor, and the secretary only had to attend to this table. After having some food, Renzi said that he was going downstairs to toast his staff. Shu Jingyi smiled, ¡°Why trouble yourself? They should know toe up and toast you instead.¡± Renziughed, ¡°It¡¯s to prevent them froming up one by one and tiring themselves!¡± As such, Renzi went downstairs with his ss, drinking with his subordinates. They said some pleasantries, then Renzi took out his phone and gave them a big e-red packet in the chat group, saying that they had worked themselves too hard these days. The subordinates all secretly said that although President Ren waszy, he was still a very good person. Only drinking beer, and with such amount, Renzi would not get drunk on it. However, he still had to go to the restroom. The restroom of the pavilion was being renovated, and so Renzi rushed into the restroom of the courtyard instead. As he made his way there, he suddenly saw a familiar figure. Looking carefully, he saw that person wearing a fitting magenta suit, with a light purple skinny tie. In the lush greenery of the courtyard, he was very eye-catching, looking like a signboard out in the open. His fitted pants emphasised the slimness of his legs, together with the colour of his suit, he looked just like a mingo. ¡°Mu¡ª¡± Renzi saw that person¡¯s face under the lights, and registered who it was. ¡°Mu ¡ª Chutong!¡± His voice was not loud, and he was also standing a far distance from Mu Chutong, and so Mu Chutong did not hear him. Renzi however could not help running to him. Didn¡¯t Mu Chutong left the country many years ago? Didn¡¯t he migrate already? Why is he here? Chapter 78 Chapter 78 Renzi had mentioned Mu Chutong this name during his first date with Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan had been wary that Renzi would be able to list out all his exes from the first to thest, but in actual fact, how could Renzi remember so many? The only reason why Renzi still remembered Mu Chutong after so many years was because there was a hugemotion arising from their rtionship then. Gu Xiaoshan had came out of the closet to his family, the situation in the house was turbulent, and he ended up moving out, all because of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s ¡°first love¡± Mu Chutong. After that, Mu Chuton went overseas for his career with the ¡°sponsorship¡± provided by Old Mister Gu, and the rtionship drew to a close. At that time, Mu Chutong did not dress as gaudily as he was now. His dressing was a little dull and boring, his appearance clean-cut, and his temperament simple but yet a little ignoble. Who would have thought that he would now turn into a mingo? Renzi secretly took a few steps closer, only to see Mu Chutong walk to another corridor. At the corridor was a big and tall man, and Renzi took a closer look ¡ª was that not Gu Xiaoshan? Gu Xiaoshan was not startled at all to see Mu Chutong, and insteadposedly exchanged a few words with him, then they entered a room together. ¡°What the fuck?¡± Renzi swore internally. Then, a whileter, he saw Xu Yunyun walk out from the room to hail a server. It was evident that Mu Chutong and Gu Xiaoshan were not alone, and so Renzi¡¯s heart felt a little relieved. However, he was still very upset. He then received a text asking where he was, since he had been away for quite some time. With no choice but to return to his pavilion, he no longer had the mood to gambol about with everyone else, and so he returned to the second floor. Those two guests and the secretary had disappeared, leaving only Shu Jingyi smiling at him. Renzi asked, ¡°Where are they?¡± ¡°They probably went to look for you.¡± Renziughed, ¡°I¡¯ve drank a little too much, feeling a little giddy, I couldn¡¯t find my way back immediately.¡± Shu Jingyi thought that Renzi was telling the truth, and never imagined that Renzi had bumped into Mu Chutong. Shu Jingyi then went along with his n, ¡°Do you know Mu Chutong?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Renzi gave a start, sobering up from the alcohol. ¡°Ah... Mu Chutong? I know, he... he¡¯s...¡± He did not know how to refer to him, and refused to say the words ¡°Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s ex-boyfriend¡±, so he was tongue-tied. Shu Jingyi chuckled, ¡°I¡¯m sure you know him! Isn¡¯t he Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s university ssmate?¡± ¡°Yes! He was his university ssmate, his university ssmate!¡± Renzi finally found a more appropriatebel. ¡°Right? What happened?¡± ¡°His rtionship with Gu Xiaoshan is very good, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s very good.¡± Renziughed coldly. He heard how icy his voice was, and got rmed. Shu Jingyi tooughed, his eyes narrowing, and his crow feet deepening a little. ¡°I thought so. When Mu Chutong went overseas to start his business, he even had the support of Old Mister Gu. I¡¯ve only didn¡¯t expect that he would really seed, and he can be considered to have return home in glory. I just seem to have heard that he¡¯s here at Prosperous Garden too. What a coincidence, shall we look for him to have a drink?¡± Renzi felt awkward upon hearing it, and he waved him off. ¡°No need for that. I¡¯m tired already, I¡¯ll like to go home and sleep.¡± Shu Jingyi had wanted to bring Renzi to bump into the scene where ¡°Mu Chutong and Gu Xiaoshan were having dinner together¡±, but since Renzi refused to go, Shu Jingyi could not insist, or he would seem to deliberate. The chauffeur sent Renzi back to his house. On the way, Renzi was perturbed, and could not consider the situation properly. By the time he returned home, he saw that all the lights were on, and the living room was brightly lit as well. Renzi then asked the butler, ¡°Is there a guest at home?¡± The butler smiled, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Old Mister Yu misses Young Master, and so asked him and Mr Zhi to return home for dinner. Young Master has gone to look at some reports, and Mr Zhi is currently chatting with Master in the living room.¡± Renziughed, ¡°Dad used to say that he disliked Ah Xuan, now it seems like he likes him quite a bit.¡± The butler thought, isn¡¯t it all thanks to Gu Xiaoshan this ¡°vixen¡±? Zhi Xuan seems so much more virtuous and unsulliedpared to him. Zhi Xuan had gradually picked up the method to interact with Old Mister Yu too. He discovered that it was actually pretty easy to get along with Old Mister Yu, he only needed to just close his eyes and go along with him. Old Mister Yu heard that Renzi had returned, and so brought Zhi Xuan along to meet him. Smelling the alcohol on Renzi, he lectured him, ¡°You¡¯re always either staying out and nevering home, or returning home stinking of alcohol, what¡¯s this?! Have youpletely forgotten everything I¡¯ve taught you over the years?¡± Renzi was already ill at ease, and now, getting scolded, he shrank back timidly. Zhi Xuan saw this, and exined with a smile, ¡°President Ren had been in the office the entire day to settle issues to do with the seaside event, then went to celebrate thepletion of it with the subordinates after work. I heard everyone say that he¡¯s very good, discriminating with his rewards and punishments, and has enhanced morale in thepany.¡± Old Mister Yu was astonished. ¡°Really?¡± Renzi was aggrieved, ¡°Of course it¡¯s true, my credit card records and the dinner bill are here.¡± Old Mister Yu smiled, ¡°Not bad, you even know how to keep the records and the bills now.¡± It was not clear if Old Mister Yu was praising or mocking him. In any case, Renzi was ufortable hearing it. Together with seeing Mu Chutong together, his mood plummeted, and his upset feelings were written across his face. Old Mister Yu then said, ¡°You¡¯re getting more and more delicate the older you get! Getting upset over a couple of words? If you can¡¯t tolerate my scolding now, how are you going to handle Old Mister Gu when you visit him next time?¡± Renzi was dazed. ¡°Visit Old Mister Gu?¡± ¡°Of course! Or are you and that Gu fellow just ying around? Shouldn¡¯t you go visit his parent more often? Your Uncle Gu is smiling all the time, but in actual fact, he¡¯s not someone you can get along with easily. When you¡¯re his ¡®beloved nephew¡¯, no doubt he¡¯s affable. If you want to be his family, then you¡¯ll know his sternness! Haven¡¯t you heard that the two Gu kids already knew how to request for their allowance in ordance to their examination results at 8 years old? The Gu family doesn¡¯t keep idlers around. Because of me, Uncle Gu might give you preferential treatment, but you can¡¯t go overboard.¡± Renzi finally understood. Uncle Gu was very strict with his children, and Renzi had seen for himself how he expected them to be aplished people since young. Now, this burden had fallen upon him, and he felt an immense pressure. Ever since Renzi was a child, what had he aplished? Like this, Uncle Gu was definitely dissatisfied with him. He was still fine with it, but now thinking about how Mu Chutong had be sessful, clouds gathered on Renzi¡¯s face. Old Mister Yu was about to continue lecturing Renzi, but when Zhi Xuan saw the miserable expression on Renzi¡¯s face, he butted in, ¡°It seems like President Ren has had a little too much to drink. I¡¯ll take him to rest first, and get some tea for him to sober up, if not he would get a headache tomorrow.¡± Zhi Xuan then tried to pull Renzi away. Old Mister Yu spoke up, ¡°Hold on!¡± Zhi Xuan sighed silently, then smiled, asking, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Unexpectedly, Old Mister Yu looked a little awkward, and could only speak stiffly, ¡°You don¡¯t have to call him President Ren. We¡¯re after all family, there¡¯s no need to call anyone president here.¡± Zhi Xuan was first stunned, then smiled and promised, before dragging Renzi away. Zhi Xuan brought Renzi to the dining room and prepared a cup of tea for him. ¡°Why are you all distracted?¡± Renzi rest his cheeks in his hands as he asked Zhi Xuan, ¡°Do you have ex-boyfriends?¡± Zhi Xuan paused, ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Does my brother have ex-boyfriends?¡± Zhi Xuan ced the cup of tea in front of Renzi. ¡°Why are you asking this?¡± Renzi replied in distress, ¡°I don¡¯t know...¡± Zhi Xuan took a guess. ¡°Are you upset that Gu Xiaoshan has too many exes? But your numbers areparable!¡± Sorrowful, Renzi said, ¡°Exactly! Then what should I do?¡± ¡°Just treat them as though they¡¯re dead.¡± ¡°I can do that?¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Zhi Xuan found nothing wrong with it. Renzi drank the hot tea, his throat a little soothed. However, the image of Mu Chutong and Gu Xiaoshan standing together again shed across his eyes, and this made him ufortable. He frowned, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that my brother would privately meet other people and do something with them?¡± Zhi Xuanughed, ¡°Privately? We¡¯re privately living together. If he wants to do anything, would he be able to hide it from me?¡± Renzi nodded, and seemed to be enlightened. Just as he was about to say something, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s call came in. Zhi Xuan smiled, ¡°You as well! Look how closely Gu Xiaoshan is watching over you!¡± Zhi Xuan then left the dining room, toozy to listen to Renzi conversing with his boyfriend. Renzi answered, ¡°Why are you calling me sote?¡± A trace of annoyance could be detected in his voice. Gu Xiaoshan naturally registered the unhappiness in Renzi¡¯s voice, and exined, ¡°I had to meet some clients tonight. Once it was done, I called you immediately. I didn¡¯t expect to still be toote, did I disturb your rest?¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s tone made one unable to get angry with him. Renzi however minded it very much, and only asked, ¡°What clients? Sote?¡± ¡°It¡¯s still that Country C project. It¡¯s to do with the overseas expansion n. I had dinner with a few overseas Chinese working in the restaurant industry, and discussed the possibilities of working together.¡± On his way back, Renzi had already googled Mu Chutong¡¯s information. Mu Chutong really was in the restaurant industry in Country C, and also really was a Chinese. He thought about how that room Mu Chutong entered today was a big one, and how Xu Yunyun bustled about. It really seemed to be a business dinner, and not a meeting of ex-lovers. However, he was still especially unhappy. Renzi then felt that his unhappiness was unreasonable. He had always felt that he should never disrupt other people¡¯s work. They were having an actual business meeting, what was he getting unhappy about? Renzi¡¯s feelings twisted within him, and dazed, he stopped speaking. As they were on the phone, the silence became extremely awkward. Gu Xiaoshan waited for a few seconds, and spoke up. ¡°What about you? What did you do today?¡± ¡°I went to Prosperous Garden for dinner today.¡± ¡°Alright, I understand.¡± Gu Xiaoshan thought about it, ¡°You saw Mu Chutong?¡± ¡°Mn.¡± Renzi answered in a low voice. ¡°He was one of the guests, but I only found out today. I did not invite him in the first ce, it was a friend who brought him along. If you don¡¯t like it, I won¡¯t see him in the future.¡± Renzi immediately said, ¡°No need for that, if you feel that the partnership is necessary, then just work with him. Work is still more important. Just... just don¡¯t... you know, rekindle your rtionship it¡¯ll be fine.¡± ¡°What ¡®rekindle our rtionship¡¯, what are you saying?¡± Gu Xiaoshan chuckled. Renzi stiffened his neck, ¡°Isn¡¯t he your first love?¡± ¡°Nonsense.¡± Gu Xiaoshan denied it firmly, ¡°Didn¡¯t we say that you¡¯re my first love?¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s assertion was resolute and decisive, and for a moment, Renzi had no answer to that. After a pause, Renzi slowly replied, ¡°Oh, then fine.¡± Gu Xiaoshan could hear that Renzi was still upset, and he continued, ¡°He¡¯s now back in the country, and is working in the same industry as me, it¡¯ll be difficult to avoid each other in the future. But since you don¡¯t like it, I will definitely push away all private meetings, and if I meet him again, I would definitely tell you, so you don¡¯t have to be suspicious.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t say I don¡¯t like it!¡± Renzi objected loudly. But he thought it over, and spoke in a small voice, ¡°Then, do you still like him?¡± ¡°No, I only like you.¡± Gu Xiaoshan answered solemnly. It was as though Renzi had fallen into a pot of honey, it was sticky and clung to him. Despite struggling, he could not get back up, and he was covered in sweetness. Chapter 79 Chapter 79 Gu Xiaoshan thought about it, but felt that seeing Mu Chutong again was not something so simple. In less than two days, Mu Chutong came to his office building to look for him without any notice. When Gu Xiaoshan saw him in the car park, he frowned, thinking that the security in his car park was really not up to standard. First it was Tang Guoguo¡¯s illegitimate son, and now it was a chewing gum-like ex-boyfriend. Mu Chutong was sitting on the hood of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s car, his legs crossed. ¡°Just looking at this showy purple colour and I knew it was your car.¡± ¡°Please give way.¡± Gu Xiaoshan spoke politely. Mu Chutong sneered, ¡°I must get an exnation today, if not I won¡¯t make way.¡± ¡°Then ask.¡± Gu Xiaoshan looked at his watch, ¡°I hope you¡¯ll be concise, I have to leave in 5 minutes.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need so much time,¡± Mu Chutong spoke. ¡°I only have a question. My proposal is clearly better than others, why was mypany not selected?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°How highly do you think of yourself? You know that other people¡¯s proposals can¡¯tpare to yours?¡± ¡°Is this a secret?¡± Mu Chutong red. ¡°I was listening during the presentation! Is it because I epted your father¡¯s money and broke up with you, and that¡¯s why you have something against me?¡± Gu Xiaoshan could not be bothered with him. ¡°No, go ask the project coordinator. I¡¯m not sure.¡± ¡°Bullshit! You think you can brush me off like this?!¡± Mu Chutong sat firmly on the car hood. ¡°You can either knock me down with your car, or you give me a proper exnation!¡± Gu Xiaoshan really did not want to knock him down. ¡°Don¡¯t pester people unreasonably. You¡¯re a president, why are you doing this?¡± Mu Chutong instead said, ¡°Your project is extremely important to ourpany, and ourpany¡¯s hope of survival lies with this project. Why else would I brazenlye and look for you? You¡¯ve said it yourself, I¡¯m a president, do you think I don¡¯t want my dignity?¡± Gu Xiaoshan naturally could not tell him it was because Renzi did not like it. Thinking about it, Gu Xiaoshan himself felt that he was bing muddle-headed, actually making his decision about business due to Renzi¡¯s unhappiness. On Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face was still a smile, and he said, ¡°There¡¯s no other reason. It¡¯s just the conclusion we arrived at. If you have any questions, you can actually look for Mark, the project coordinator. He¡¯s more aware of the details.¡± Mu Chutong knew Gu Xiaoshan would not reveal anything. He spat, andy down motionless on the hood, not speaking. Seeing this, Gu Xiaoshan too did not remain polite any longer. He sneered, ¡°You think I won¡¯t be able to deal with you like this? I¡¯ll call the security here immediately, it¡¯ll be embarrassing for you.¡± Mu Chutong gnashed his teeth in anger, ¡°Then just knock me down and kill me here!¡± ¡°Go look for a wall and knock yourself instead, don¡¯t dirty my car.¡± Gu Xiaoshan opened his car door and got in, ¡°It¡¯s very expensive.¡± Gu Xiaoshan really started his car engine and reversed, then Mu Chutong fell from the hood. He quickly climbed up, dusting his gaudily printed silk suit as he scolded, ¡°My Versace is very expensive too!¡± Gu Xiaoshan drove, as though he really had no fear of knocking Mu Chutong down. Mu Chutong instead was the one who got frightened and took a few steps back, giving way. No sign of his previous determination to be knocked down and killed on the spot could be seen. Gu Xiaoshan drove off, only to receive Renzi¡¯s message. He then turned back, and stopped at a corner of the car park, and Renzi was there. He opened the car door, inviting Renzi into the passenger seat. Renzi got into the car, and as Gu Xiaoshan fastened his seatbelt for him, he asked, ¡°When did you arrive? Why didn¡¯t you let me know earlier?¡± ¡°I wanted to wait for you in the car park and give you a surprise, but...¡± Gu Xiaoshan frowned, ¡°You saw Mu Chutong?¡± Renzi nodded, then asked, ¡°Is it because of me, that¡¯s why you rejected his proposal?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it.¡± Renzi did not continue, but this matter continued weighing on his heart. He was still very bothered by how Mu Chutong mentioned how hispany¡¯s survivaly with the project. He had even asked the widely-informed Heizi, and found out that Mu Chutong was an illegitimate child of some rich family, disliked greatly by them. Then, when he took Uncle Gu¡¯s money and went overseas, he finally managed to aplish something, only to be schemed against by the oldest son in the family. Hispany was now on the verge of copse, and he hoped that working with the Gu empire¡¯s project would be able to save hispany. Mu Chutong had ran all over the ce for this, and finallypleted his proposal. Gu Xiaoshan had at first thought that the proposal was pretty good, but because of Renzi¡¯s unhappiness, he had rejected it. Now that he had learnt of this, Renzi naturally med himself. Holding his phone, he looked at Heizi¡¯s messages, his upset evident on his face. At this time, Gu Xiaoshan walked out from his bathroom. When he saw the look on Renzi¡¯s face, he sat down by the bed and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Renzi hugged a pillow. ¡°I¡¯ve changed my mind. Don¡¯t reject working with Mu Chutong because of me!¡± Gu Xiaoshan was confused. ¡°Why are you mentioning this suddenly?¡± ¡°I heard that hispany isn¡¯t doing very well...¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°There are manypanies that aren¡¯t doing very well. Does that mean that I have to help every one of them out? I¡¯m not a saint.¡± Renzi bit his lip, ¡°But...¡± ¡°There¡¯s no buts about this.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was unwilling to continue being caught up in this topic. ¡°The project has already been nned out, and the proposal submitted, we¡¯re going to change it now? Then I will still have to exin this to the board of directors. Are you trying to deliberately create trouble for me?¡± Renzi shook his head, ¡°No, that¡¯s not it...¡± ¡°Rx, Mu Chutong is very tenacious, you don¡¯t have to worry about him!¡± Gu Xiaoshan patted Renzi on his shoulder. ¡°Why are you always so friendly towards your ¡®love rivals¡¯? Can¡¯t you ce more worry on me instead? Are you really not afraid that I¡¯ll be snatched away?¡± Hearing this, Renzi shook his head again. ¡°No, no, I¡¯m always worried about that.¡± Gu Xiaoshan burst outughing, ¡°Then you really don¡¯t have to worry.¡± Renzi looked at Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face admiringly, ¡°But Hubby is so handsome and smart, and good at everything, how can I not worry?¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not know if he should be happy or find it amusing. ¡°Yes, so, what should we do about it?¡± Renzi then suggested, ¡°Why don¡¯t we live together!¡± Gu Xiaoshan was shocked. Renzi saw how Gu Xiaoshan did not speak, and said, ¡°Oh, you don¡¯t want to?¡± Chapter 80 Chapter 80 Gu Xiaoshan recovered his wits andughed, ¡°No, no. It¡¯s just that you suggested this so suddenly. Who wouldn¡¯t be surprised?¡± ¡°What¡¯s so surprising about this?¡± Renzi asked. ¡°Ah Xuan and my brother are living together. They¡¯ve been living together since the first day they got together. Our progress is even considered slow!¡± Gu Xiaoshan then abruptly pushed Renzi onto the bed, smiling, ¡°That¡¯s true, I also think our progress is too slow. It¡¯s best if I work hard tonight, and see if I¡¯ll be able to get you pregnant.¡± Renzi¡¯s cheeks flushed a dark red. ¡°Your, your words don¡¯t sound too scientific!¡± Bed matters, why would they care if it was scientific or not? Just by doing it everything would be settled. Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi went hard to work in the lounge of his office, while Mu Chutong, who was waiting for Gu Xiaoshan to finish work, continued standing guard in the car park. Dressed in that gaudy suit, Mu Chutong was holding onto his briefcase and looking at his diamond watch, thinking, ¡°The hell, he still isn¡¯t off work yet? Is Gu Xiaoshan really that hard working?¡± Mu Chutong waited throughout the night to the next day. When he saw Gu Xiaoshan hugging Renzi as they walked to the car park, he then understood what was happening, and automatically hid away. What the hell, so Gu Xiaoshan is now actually with Yu Yunren?! Wouldn¡¯t I, as an ex-boyfriend, be an eyesore if I¡¯m seen by them? Looking for trouble? Do I still want to work with him? Of course I have to hide! Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi left, not because of anything, but just to make preparations for living together. Their publicised love was known to all. Including Old Mister Gu. Old Mister Gu had originally had not many opinions about Renzi¡¯s and Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s ¡°rtionship¡±. Gu Xiaoshan had informed his father about it with a flippant attitude, that Renzi and him had been caught after a night of drunk sex. They would be together for a period of time so as to cate everyone. Old Mister Gu only had to wait for them to fool around for a bit before they would break up. However, looking at it now, that did not seem to be the case, especially when Old Mister Gu noticed that Gu Xiaoshan had rejected Mu Chutong¡¯s proposal because of Renzi. Initially, he had almost handed everything to do with thepany over to Gu Xiaoshan, and he had no worries about it. It was only during the recent meeting of golf lovers did he hear Shu Jingyi mention this incident. It was very difficult for him to imagine that Gu Xiaoshan would actually handle his business with his personal feelings. It made him very disappointed. And even more in dread. The memories Tang Guoguo had given him crashed upon him like a wave in the dark, it was sudden, and there was no hints before it happened. Old Mister Gu heard that Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan were going to live together, and so felt that this was no trivial matter. He was not very close with Gu Xiaoshan, but he did have enough of an understanding about Gu Xiaoshan. His son was always very on guard, and would never easily share his personal space with people. Renzi had chose to move into Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s apartment. The apartment was located in the city center, and was very near the Gu offices. Old Mister Gu¡¯s car stopped across the apartment building. Although he was not young anymore, his vision was still very sharp, and from the car, he could clearly see Gu Xiaoshan and Renzi crossing the road hand in hand. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s expression when he looked at Renzi was very gentle. That was a love that could not be falsified. Renzi was looking up, his head turned towards Gu Xiaoshan, and when he smiled, it seemed like there were stars in his eyes. He looked very pure and innocent, and his passionate expression was very moving. In that moment, Old Mister Gu seemed to see a Tang Guoguo that was passionately in love. Tang Guoguo had also used to look at him with this expression, that it seemed as though there were stars in her eyes. He had been moved by this expression of innocence, passion, and brilliance. However, an expression, in the end, was just only an expression. Tang Guoguo¡¯s love for him then was probably true, yet when her feelings passed onto someone else, there was no hesitation as well. She said that she had been chasing after love her entire love, and never stopped. This sort of attitude was too simr to Yu Yunren who seemed to go through life without a care. He had heard that when Yu Yunren chased after his love, he was also very passionate. His passion when chasing after Gu Xiaowu then was also very apparent to everyone. However, Gu Xiaowu had not been moved, and Old Mister Gu was very thankful for that. Now, he was upset about how his son had not lived up to his expectations. He did not ever think that the son he never had to worry about would have fallen into a ridiculous trap like this. Towards Gu Xiaoshan and Yu Yunren¡¯s rapidly heating up romance, not only Old Mister Gu was surprised, Old Mister Yu was as well. Old Mister Yu watched as people packed up Renzi¡¯s belongings and moved them out, and he was incensed. ¡°Gu Xiaoshan that vixen!¡± Renzi only said, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with this, Ge and Ah Xuan are also living together?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it anymore!¡± The butler shot a look at Renzi. Everyone had been seduced away by a man, leaving Old Mister Yu a lonely old man. Old Mister Yu was quite angry, and started scolding again, ¡°I have to say this, why didn¡¯t you look for a woman instead? Like this, you would have been able to marry her in!¡± Renzi thought about it, ¡°I understand, I will fight to marry Brother Xiaoshan into the family.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± Old Mister Yu waved him off, ¡°I can¡¯t bear this crime!¡± Renziughed, ¡°How would it be a crime you have to bear? Brother Xiaoshan is so polite, Dad, haven¡¯t you always like him? You even said that it would be good to have a son like him. When I marry him into the family, he¡¯ll be half your son!¡± Old Mister Yu was gloomy hearing that, but did not know how he should object to it. He then waved his hand grandly, ¡°Wait till you pass Old Mister Gu¡¯s stage before saying anything!¡± Renzi instead said, ¡°Although I¡¯m not exceptionally clever and smart, Uncle Gu has always like me.¡± ¡°He used to like you, it¡¯s because he likes my son. Now, you¡¯re the vixen who seduced his son, how could that be the same?¡± Renzi was surprised. ¡°How did I be a vixen?¡± It actually sounded rather impressive. Old Mister Yu actually was not sure what Old Mister Gu thought about this. Old Mister Gu was a person who never had his feelings on his sleeves. However, having once tested the waters with suggesting that Yu Yunren go on a blind date with Gu Xiaowu, Old Mister Yu knew that OId Mister Gu did not seem to see Renzi too highly as a son-inw. Now that the rtionship between Renzi and Gu Xiaoshan was so good, Gu Xiaoshan would periodicallye over to the Yu¡¯s mansion as Renzi¡¯s boyfriend. However, Gu Xiaoshan had never let Renzi go over to the Gu¡¯s mansion. Renzi had not noticed this, but how could Old Mister Yu miss it? He had only not mentioned it, and would asionally only remind Renzi to pay a bit more attention, as he did not want to pour cold water onto him just as he was in the midst of his fiery love. However, he did not expect that Renzi did not go over to the Gu¡¯s mansion, yet Old Mister Gu woulde over. Renzi heard that Old Mister Gu wasing, and had an unprecedented shyness and fearing over him. In the past, he had met Old Mister Gu countless of times, and when he was young, he even whined to Old Mister Gu for a red packet during Chinese New Year. Seeing Renzi¡¯s behaviour, Old Mister Yu criticised him, ¡°How can a big man like you act like a little daughter-inw, useless!¡± Renzi too felt that he was rather useless. Shrinking into himself, he did not know what to do, nor did not know where to ce his hands. Old Mister Yu got angry seeing him like this, but feeling that Old Mister Gu¡¯s sudden visitation would not be anything good. So, with the instinct to protect his youngest son, he said, ¡°Fine, go look for a ce to hide.¡± By then, Old Mister Gu was already outside the living room. Renzi could not run out, and only slipped behind the ink painting screen in the room, and even pulled a Chinese-styled stool over and sat on it. Old Mister Gu smiled as he greeted Old Mister Yu. After some pleasantries, the staff too had brought some tea over. Old Mister Gu drank as he spoke, ¡°It looks busy over here, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t my son moving over to your son¡¯s ce? They¡¯re packing up now.¡± Old Mister Gu paused, then spoke, ¡°There¡¯s something like this? My son has never mentioned anything to me.¡± Hearing this, Old Mister Yu too paused, before saying, ¡°Hmm? That¡¯s right, hasn¡¯t your son been living alone for quite some time already? Unlike my son always sticking around with me, it¡¯s normal that you don¡¯t know about some things.¡± Old Mister Yuughed, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you also don¡¯t know that my son and your son is in a rtionship?¡± ¡°Oh, this thing,¡± Old Mister Guughed lightly. ¡°My son has mentioned it to me. He said it was a little ident, and they had been caught by the elders, so what other choice did he have? He would go along with it for now.¡± Old Mister Yu¡¯s heart flipped hearing this. Behind the screen, Renzi¡¯s heart was as though lightning had struck it ¡ª Right, right, previously he had always ignored me, rejected me, and even vomited because of my confession. It¡¯s because the yellow-legged chicken had been seized, that¡¯s why he would agree to date me... Old Mister Yu put down the cup. He was very angry, but seeing that he had been good friends with Old Mister Gu for so many years, he could not vent his anger easily, and only said, ¡°Ah, saying this sounds like our Yu family had set a trap for him or something.¡± Old Mister Gu smiled, ¡°No, no, I didn¡¯t mean it that way! I meant that it was him who was not careful, so he must take responsibility for his own mistakes. I had asked him, two men sleeping with each other, what could happen? He then said that wasn¡¯t the case. Renzi now only wanted to try being with a man, and he just went along with him. Since there¡¯s no need to be careful about their ¡°reputation¡±, these two really know how to y. If they don¡¯t end up together, there would also be no awkwardness in the future. Now... they¡¯re just living in the present, and enjoying their lives.¡± ¡ª You motherfucking piece of shit! Old Mister Yu wanted to curse, but could not say it out loud. Towards Old Mister Gu, his temper and tolerance were always better than usual. Chapter 81 Chapter 81 How could Old Mister Gu not have noticed that Old Mister Yu was gnashing his teeth? In fact, Old Mister Yu¡¯s reaction made Old Mister Gu¡¯s concern grow. His intention ining here was to test Old Mister Yu¡¯s attitude towards Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s and Renzi¡¯s rtionship. Naturally, he had wished that Old Mister Yu would be like him, taking it as though their two children were only fooling around, and was waiting for them to break up. Looking at it now, it was clear that his expectations were the opposite of Old Mister Gu. Old Mister Gu said, ¡°Luckily, they¡¯re just messing around, and haven¡¯t created any trouble. If not, what should I do about Mu Chutong?¡± Old Mister Yu asked, ¡°What tong?¡± ¡°Mu Chutong!¡± ¡°Mu what tong?¡± Old Mister Gu sighed, and exined, ¡°Mu Chutong! That ¡®Chutong¡¯, the ¡®first harvest of the Tung tree that is in full swing¡¯.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t recite poetry to me! Who is this person?¡± Old Mister Yu was not in a good mood. He was a little irritated by Old Mister Gu, and deliberately jabbed at him, ¡°That name¡¯s so poetic, and even has a ssical allusion. You¡¯re even so clear about it. Why, is he your illegitimate son?¡± Old Mister Gu choked, but thinking about how Old Mister Yu was angry, it was expected that his words would be ugly. For him to not be waving his cane at him, it was probably due to their years of friendship. Old Mister Gu then smiled and exined further, ¡°He¡¯s not my illegitimate child, but the Shu family¡¯s illegitimate child. He can be considered Shu Jingyi¡¯s younger brother.¡± Old Mister Yu could care less. ¡°What does the Shu family matters have to do with you? After arranging a blind date for your son with the elder brother, are you nning on arranging another one with the younger brother? How much money has the Shu family given you? I¡¯ll give you double the amount!¡± Yu Yunren too was stunned after learning about this. He had heard that as an illegitimate child, Mu Chutong had been framed by an elder brother of his family. Hispany was in debt, and he nearly had to go to jail, this elder brother was Shu Jingyi? How was that possible? Renzi thought, Mr Shu was such a good man, how could he ever frame his own younger brother? Old Mister Gu continued, ¡°I don¡¯t mean it like this! This Mu Chutong and our Xiaoshan go all the way back. Then, Xiaoshan had fell out with the family for his university ssmate, and even moved out. In the end, I sent that person overseas, remember?¡± ¡°Mn, I remember.¡± Old Mister Yu¡¯s tone was very stiff. ¡°At that time, this incident had blew up, how could I not remember? I don¡¯t have dementia!¡± Old Mister Gu too did not care that there were barbs in Old Mister Yu¡¯s words. He only said, ¡°This ssmate is Mu Chutong.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Old Mister Yu frowned, ¡°What exactly are you trying to say? Can you get straight to the point?! Beating around the bush, even if I don¡¯t have dementia, I¡¯ll get dementia listening to you!¡± Old Mister Gu smiled slightly, ¡°Now that I think about it, Chutong and Xiaoshan then had a strong friendship between students, their feelings profound, and they were like-minded. They really made a very good pair. It was my fault for not being able to ept that Xiaoshan likes men, and even tore them apart. Seeing how Xiaoshan has been ying around now, never settling down, I¡¯m also quite regretful about it. At that time when I gave Mu Chutong the money, I also promised him that if he could return with aplishments, I would let him enter the Gu home. With my reputation and honour, I can¡¯t go back on my words, right?¡± To Renzi, this was earth-shattering news! Old Mister Yu was filled with anger. ¡°Then let him enter! Inviting him as a guest to your house, isn¡¯t he ¡®entering¡¯? Call our Renzi along to receive him, and tell him ¡®for those who leave, yesterday is already history¡¯! ¡ª Hmph, you think you¡¯re the only who knows how to recite poetry?¡± Old Mister Guughed, ¡°Are you joking with me again? I¡¯ve really made a promise to Mu Chutong, and Xiaoshan was there to hear it as well. He was so upset then, they really were a couple deeply in love.¡± Old Mister Yu snorted, ¡°Deeply in love? Then Xiaoshan would have allowed you to force him away without a word? Did he just happen to have a sore throat?¡± Old Mister Gu thought, this Old Mister Yu¡¯s words were too impressive. He even said that he had ¡°dementia¡±? The mouths of ten young people would not have been able to argue against him! Actually, Old Mister Yu could not be bothered to express his opinion about this to Old Mister Gu. He had wanted to just gloss over it with, ¡°Just leave the young people to handle their matters alone, why should old folks like us care so much?¡± However, he was thinking about how Renzi was eavesdropping. Who knew how much that silly child had understood? He must be very upset now. Like this, he definitely had to speak up! Old Mister Gu then said, ¡°At that time, Xiaoshan had nothing. No matter how much he liked Chutong, what could he say? He¡¯s never been the type of person to do something fruitless. If you say that he never truly liked Chutong, that¡¯s too unfair.¡± ¡°How do you know so much? As though you were watching them as they were dating.¡± Old Mister Yu spoke, ¡°Then, I feel that it¡¯s unfair for you to say that Xiaoshan doesn¡¯t truly like Renzi! They¡¯re about to live together! Have you ever seen Xiaoshan living together with anyone before?¡± Hearing this, Renzi cheered up a little. Old Mister Gu chuckled. ¡°This? Even before Xiaoshan and Renzi started dating, weren¡¯t they asionally living together anyway? Is there anything special about this?¡± Old Mister Gu¡¯s words pushed Renzi¡¯s recovering mood back down. This was true. Renzi used to always run over to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s apartment and stay there. Sometimes, he even brought Ha-cube along with him. Old Mister Yu did not speak anymore. It was not that he did not have anything to say, but that the things he was thinking about was a little more crude. For example, ¡°were they ying with each other¡¯s backsides when they were living together in the past?¡± This sort of thing waspletely not suitable to be mentioned out loud in public, and so Old Mister Yu chose to remain silent. Old Mister Gu thought that he had gained the advantage in this conversation, and so pressed on eagerly. ¡°Also, so what if they¡¯re living together? At that time, I had such strong objections against Chutong and Xiaoshan, expending all my efforts to break them apart, it was because they had the intention of getting married overseas.¡± This time, Old Mister Yu really had been checkmated. He nearly could not bring his jaw back up. ¡°You, you¡¯re telling the truth? Howe I¡¯ve never heard you mention this before?¡± ¡°We can¡¯t air our dirtyundry.¡± Old Mister Gu sighed, ¡°It was because of that, that¡¯s why I made the promise with Mu Chutong. When he proved himself, I¡¯ll agree to their marriage. If not, you think I¡¯ll let him enter the family with no reason? Can I be pulling this out from thin air?¡± ¡°Uh...¡± Old Mister Yu was really stumped for words. This news was too mindblowing. ¡°So, in my opinion, why Xiaoshan has not settled down over the years, could it be because he¡¯s also waiting for Chutong?¡± ¡°Then in my opinion that¡¯s not the case,¡± Old Mister Yu said. ¡°It¡¯s probably because he hasn¡¯t yed enough.¡± ¡°Then if he hasn¡¯t yed enough, does he think that with Renzi, he¡¯s done ying? If it¡¯s because of Mu Chutong, then, to Renzi, this is also unfair. I feel that...¡± ¡°I feel that,¡± Old Mister Yu interrupted. ¡°We should just let them settle this themselves. What¡¯s the point of us old people talking about this? It¡¯s all up to them to choose who and what they want to do.¡± Old Mister Guughed, ¡°That¡¯s correct, but in the end, Renzi and Xiaoshan are different. That¡¯s why I came over, I¡¯ll like to get your agreement ¡ª if Chutong and Xiaoshan really want to fulfil their original promise, I think you wouldn¡¯t object?¡± Old Mister Yu pounded the table. ¡°Fuck, I object, of course I¡¯ll object!¡± Old Mister Gu smiled, ¡°But didn¡¯t you just say that they should be left to do whatever they want to do, and us old people shouldn¡¯t care?¡± ¡°Bah!¡± Old Mister Yu gnashed his teeth, and no longer tried to reason with him. He pointed at Old Mister Gu, ¡°Don¡¯t think that I can¡¯t tell what you¡¯re trying to do! You have a belly full of wicked ideas! You can mess with me, but don¡¯t mess with my son! If not, our years of friendship can go into the thrash!¡± Old Mister Yu stood up, calling to the butler, ¡°Send the guest out!¡± Old Mister Gu was sent away. Old Mister Yu then walked towards the ink painting screen, about to knock on it and say, ¡°Silly child,e out, stop hiding.¡± However, he vaguely heard soft whimpersing from behind the screen. Old Mister Yu¡¯s hand froze, and he sighed before leaving. Over on Mu Chutong¡¯s side, hepletely had no idea that he had been designated as the Gu family¡¯s son-inw already, and was still running around in hopes to save hispany. Everyone had said there was no hope, but he refused to give up. He received a sudden call from Heizi, saying that he had good news for him. Mu Chutongughed, ¡°Is is that you¡¯re considering working with me?¡± Heizi thought, Shu Jingyi has already set a ban on you, no way am I going to step into this mess. However, he said, ¡°Mn, I¡¯m looking forward to being able to do so! It¡¯s just that we already have someone we¡¯re working with.¡± As his expression could not be sent through a phone conversation, Mu Chutong rolled his eyes, ¡°Mn, too bad then. I¡¯ll look forward to it as well.¡± ¡°But you¡¯re in luck. A few days ago, Yu Yunren called me to ask about you!¡± ¡°Fuck, how is this considered lucky?¡± Mu Chutong¡¯s scalp tingled, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me he asked you how I ended up looking for Gu Xiaoshan?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s exactly what he asked!¡± Heiziughed. Mu Chutong really wanted to m his head into the wall and die. He had thought he had managed to hide himself quite well in the car park, knowing how to avoid him, but he did not think that he had still been found out by Second Young Master Yu. He sighed, ¡°So what did you tell him?¡± ¡°I told him the truth, that yourpany is about to die, so you¡¯re looking for help everywhere.¡± ¡°Mn...¡± Mu Chutong replied indifferently, ¡°How is this good news?¡± ¡°It really is good news. Yu Yunren says he has a project on hand that yourpany can work with, and wants to call you over to discuss it. After gaining an understanding about the project, you can prepare a proposal for him, and he¡¯ll pass it to his brother.¡± Hearing this, it was as though a pie had flew into Mu Chutong¡¯s face. ¡°You¡¯re serious?¡± ¡°I am!¡± Heizi replied, ¡°Could I be lying about this?¡± Mu Chutong shook his head. ¡°He, he knows that in the past, Gu Xiaoshan and ¡ª and I...¡± ¡°He knows.¡± Mu Chutong was instead a little doubtful. ¡°Then he¡¯s still so kind-hearted, and willing to help me out?¡± Heiziughed. ¡°I don¡¯t dare to say it about others, but Yu Yunren is really that kind-hearted.¡± Mu Chutong hung up, feeling very unstable. He had met Gu Xiaoshan in university. During those years, Gu Xiaoshan was in a different ce from Yu Yunren, so Mu Chutong was not familiar with Yu Yunren, and only knew that he was Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s friend. He really was not sure what sort of person Yu Yunren was. Still, hispany was about to die. As President Mu, he had already been running around and begging for help like a dog. Even if the water was poisoned, he should also drink it. What other choices were there for him? Chapter 82 Chapter 82 Mu Chutong then got his team to prepare a proposal, as it was not as though he would lose a chunk of his flesh if he attended the meeting. The worst thing that could happen would be that Yu Yunren would kick him a couple of times and jeer at him. Yu Yunren was a well brought up, proper young master, could his words be more awful to listen to than Shu Jingyi¡¯s? He had even endured the humiliation from Shu Jingyi that motherfucking piece of shit, how could anything be worse than that? Hence, without much consideration, he epted the name card Heizi sent him and called Yu Yunren. Yu Yunren¡¯s decision to help Mu Chutong was made a few days ago. At that time, Renzi was affectionately and sweetly nning his move into Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s apartment. Thinking about how pitiful Mu Chutong was, he decided to give him a helping hand. Now, Yu Yunren was suffering from blows Old Mister Gu had left him with, and he did not register that his phone was ringing. Mu Chutong called him twice in a row before Renzi answered it in a trance, ¡°Hello?¡± Mu Chutong thought that the other person was putting on airs by not answering his call immediately. Thinking that these young masters really all were fucking cut from the same cloth, he still spoke in an agreeable manner, ¡°Is this President Ren, Yu Yunren of the Yu empire?¡± ¡°Mn, it¡¯s me.¡± Renzi replied, ¡°You¡¯re...?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Mu Chutong from Company XZ.¡± ¡°Mu Chutong?¡± Renzi¡¯s spine tensed immediately upon hearing this name. Noticing the undisguised precaution in Renzi¡¯s voice, Mu Chutong sighed internally. ¡°Mn, yes. I heard that you¡¯re interested in discussing about a project with mypany. I¡¯m here to confirm it with you, as well as see if there¡¯s a suitable time to have a meeting...¡± Yu Yunren¡¯s mind was currently muddled. After being reminded by Mu Chutong, he then remembered that there was something like this. ¡°Since you¡¯re in trouble, can¡¯t Gu Xiaoshan help you out?¡± Why did I even try? This young master isn¡¯t here to give me a helping hand, but to fucking rub it in my face. It¡¯s fine if you want to humiliate me, but don¡¯t waste my time! Mypany¡¯s about to die, don¡¯t you know that? However, Mu Chutong still responded fawningly, ¡°If he¡¯s willing to help, why would our partnership fall through? He¡¯s really heartless. Now I can¡¯t even afford to pay my staff. All their families, and some even unable to eat... If I can¡¯t find any solution, I¡¯ll have to jump off a building!¡± Mu Chutong sold his tragess as hard as possible, sounding just like a weeping beauty. Renzi¡¯s heart softened as he listened to him, and so arranged a time to meet with him. This President Ren¡¯s mood doesn¡¯t seem too stable. However, President Ren was now his financier. It did not matter if his mood was stable or not, it was fine as long as he had the money. Mu Chutong wrote down the date and time of the meeting with Yu Yunren into his schedule, and asked Yu Yunren for the contact details of the person actually in charge of the project, so that he could enquire about the project requirements. That person learnt that it was Yu Yunren who pulled Mu Chutong into this project, and so he was politer. Mu Chutong studied the project, then received a call from the Gu empire, saying that the project that had been taken away from him might be returned to him, and requested for him to attend a meeting. Mu Chutong was shocked, thinking, ¡°What sort of lucky day is it today?¡± The location of the meeting was not in the Gu offices, but at a private club. Mu Chutong muttered, ¡°Is Gu Xiaoshan that much of a scum? He has a boyfriend, but still want me to go through such back avenues?¡± However, what choice did he have? Mu Chutong went to the club, only to discover that the person he was meeting was not Gu Xiaoshan but Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s father. Is Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s father going to give me money and chase me away again? That works too. After all these years of intion, as well as the rise of my background, does that mean I can get a little more? Old Mister Gu smiled at him, and invited him to take a seat. Mu Chutong sat down with a smile, waiting for Old Mister Gu to take out a check. He was already calcting what sum of money would maximise his profits the most. Old Mister Gu smiled, ¡°When I gave you a sum of money that year for you to start off your career, I knew you would definitely have some aplishments!¡± Hearing this, Mu Chutong felt that something was not quite right, but heughed along. ¡°No, no. I don¡¯t deserve that. Look, mypany¡¯s about to close down now!¡± ¡°In business, it¡¯s very normal to be in debt and get involved inwsuits. In fact, without such issues, you won¡¯t be able to expand your business! Everyone has gone through such problems.¡± Old Mister Gu chuckled, ¡°Also, all this happened because someone deliberately caused trouble for you?¡± Mu Chutong smiled, ¡°Oh? Who deliberately caused me trouble? Howe I don¡¯t know about it? It¡¯s me who isn¡¯t good at managing mypany, I can¡¯t me anyone for it.¡± Old Mister Guughed out loud, ¡°You¡¯re still as sly as ever. You think I¡¯m on the same side as Shu Jingyi?¡± ¡°What are you saying? The respected young master is my older brother!¡± Mu Chutong gave a mild smile, ¡°I have the utmost respect for him. Whichever side he stands on will be whatever side I would be.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve known each other for so long, there¡¯s no need for such shams. I invited you to such a private ce today is to allow you to speak your mind. If you are facing any troubles, feel free to tell me about it. I¡¯ll help you out wherever I can.¡± Mu Chutong was confused, and probed, ¡°Wherever you can? Then why don¡¯t you just approve of my proposal!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not a problem.¡± Old Mister Gu asked his assistant to take a folder out. ¡°I was about to talk about this. I think yourpany¡¯s proposal is very good. Xiaoshan was blind to not approve it.¡± Mu Chutong looked at the folder on the table, secretly pinching the back of his hand. Only when he felt the pain did he know he was not dreaming. ¡°Huh? Hmm... What is the meaning of this? Old Mister Gu, please exin this to me!¡± Old Mister Gu smiled, ¡°I¡¯m a man of my words. Are you?¡± ¡°Of course, of course.¡± Mu Chutongughed. ¡°That time, you said you would definitely end up together with Xiaoshan. Do your words still count?¡± Mu Chutong frowned, ¡°Uhh... Hmm... It¡¯s been so many years. He now already has someone new. If I do that, isn¡¯t it... not very nice?¡± ¡°But you clearly were the one who got engaged with him first.¡± Old Mister Gu said, ¡°If we¡¯re to say who¡¯s interfering, it should be Yu Yunren.¡± Engaged? At that time, you even said that we were having illicit sexual rtions and were shameless! People who heard them would have thought that we were acting in some family drama! Mu Chutong chuckled. ¡°This, this ¡®engagement¡¯... What exactly happened, and the reason for it... We both understand clearly. Actually, this thing has already long since passed, and I¡¯ve thought it through as well. I¡¯m such a crude and shallow person, I¡¯mpletely not suitable for Gu Xiaoshan. My feet¡¯s now firmly on the ground. I don¡¯t think about love and romance now, and I don¡¯t get involved with men anymore. All I care about is money.¡± Old Mister Gu instead spoke, ¡°Love and romance, you should still think about it. If not, are you nning on spending the rest of your life alone? I¡¯m unwilling to let my son do that too.¡± Mu Chutong then tried to turn the conversation around. ¡°But doesn¡¯t your son already have President Ren? With a matching family background, they get along very well as a couple. What piece of shit am I to intrude?¡± This Mu Chutong has really suffered in the Shu family. Even when he calls himself a ¡°piece of shit¡±, his face doesn¡¯t even redden. Since that was the case, Old Mister Gu also followed Mu Chutong¡¯s ¡°practicality¡±. Stately, he said, ¡°Since you only care about money, I¡¯ll give you an opportunity. Let¡¯s see if you¡¯ll be able to grab onto it.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Mu Chutong¡¯s ears perked up. ¡°Please, Old Mister Gu, enlighten me!¡± Old Mister Gu seldom left the house, but when he did, he naturally wanted to aplish the task with a stroke of his pen, and settle everything. After all, it was not good for an old man to be walking here and there, what would happen if he injured himself? As such, heid everything out skilfully for Mu Chutong, even using ¡°intimidation¡± and ¡°luring him with bait¡±. Finally, he called in another person ¡ª a very important person ¡ª his son, Gu Xiaoshan. When Gu Xiaoshan walked through the door, he saw that this ce still looked exactly the same. The furniture was of the styles of Ming and Qing dynasties, and through the engraved windowttices came the rays of the sun. Next to the window was a Brazil Ironwood tree, and in the Chinese-styled furnishings, it added a exotic ir. Old Mister Gu was sitting at a carved table in the middle of the room and smiling at him. It was as though time had turned back to when Gu Xiaoshan was still a student, when his allowance was based on his merits, and Old Mister Gu was still the absolute authority at home. In ordance to habit, Gu Xiaoshan chose to take a seat on the yellow pearwood stool. Although yellow pearwood was expensive, the stool was lower, and did not have a back to lean on. It was not veryfortable, and was meant for a person of a lower status. Each time this situation urred, Gu Xiaoshan knew he had done something wrong. However, it had been very long since Gu Xiaoshan had made a mistake. Or rather, it had been very long since Old Mister Gu had an issue with the mistakes Gu Xiaoshan made. Chapter 83 Chapter 83 Old Mister Gu smiled, ¡°I¡¯ve seen Proposal X07 that has just been sent to me. I¡¯ve also met Mu Chutong.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Gu Xiaoshan raised his brow, thinking that this Mu Chutong really had some capability, even managing to look for his father. ¡°That fellow has really made some progress.¡± Old Mister Guughed. ¡°His proposal looks very good, why aren¡¯t we using it?¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied, ¡°This has been decided after considering all angles...¡± Old Mister Gu knocked the teacup against the table, the crisp sound cutting into Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s nonsense. Having worked for a day, Old Mister Gu was a little tired, and did not want to waste his time listening to Gu Xiaoshan spin his lies, then waste his energy looking for the loopholes in his words, exchange a few blows, and then rebuke him and ask him to settle this matter. So, Old Mister Gu had a rare moment of being straightforward, ¡°Is it because of Yu Yunren?¡± Gu Xiaoshan noticed that Old Mister Gu had used Renzi¡¯s full name. This was not a good sign. ¡°No.¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s neck stiffened, ¡°How could it have anything to do with him?¡± Old Mister Gu smiled, ¡°It¡¯s best if that¡¯s not the case. I don¡¯t believe that you will be a person that handles things based on his personal feelings.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± ¡°I heard that you¡¯ve recently spent a lot less time at work.¡± This was true, but that was also because the number of hours Gu Xiaoshan used to spend at work was insane as well. It was only that he now had his own personal private life, and so he now spent quite a fair bit of time and energy for his boyfriend. ¡°You heard?¡± Gu Xiaoshan chuckled, ¡°Who did you hear it from?¡± Old Mister Gu knew this was a tactic that Gu Xiaoshan always used. He would choose not to answer a question directly, but instead toss out a new question ¡ª and Gu Xiaoshan had learnt this from him. Old Mister Guughed, ¡°I¡¯m just asking you, is that the case?¡± Gu Xiaoshan then responded, ¡°I don¡¯t think so. With the intensity of my work and time I¡¯ve spent working, if I¡¯m not the president, I could have already started a case forbour dispute arbitration.¡± Gu Xiaoshan then smiled, ¡°Of course, I do find pleasure in it. It¡¯s only that I¡¯ve gotten older, my spine, my eyes, they¡¯re starting to have problems. I¡¯ve sought a doctor¡¯s advice, and he says to move around more and rest more!¡± It was difficult to find fault with this answer. Old Mister Guughed, ¡°This is also good, I¡¯ve always promoted a good work-life bnce. You¡¯re my son, I¡¯m also concerned for you. However, at the same time, I¡¯m also the chairman of the board of directors, do you understand that? If you¡¯ve done something that doesn¡¯t benefit thepany, it would cause me great trouble. For example, this Mu Chutong matter, I feel that your decision isn¡¯t for the good of thepany.¡± ¡°Mn, I understand.¡± Gu Xiaoshan actually did feel rather guilty about this matter. Because of Renzi¡¯s little unhappiness, he had decided to not select the proposal that would bring about the biggest benefit for thepany. Thinking about this matter, he was a little unable to forgive himself ¡ª unable to forgive himself as the president of the Gu empire. Old Mister Gu blew across his teacup, then drank the tea. He spoke slowly, ¡°There¡¯s something else. There seems to be a slight disturbance with the project in O City. Shu Jingyi seems to want to reassess the uses of the contract with ourpany. Apparently it¡¯s because you¡¯ve lost your head over Yu Yunren, and offended him, is that true?¡± The reason for the souring of the rtionship between Gu Xiaoshan and Shu Jingyi did have something to do with Renzi, but it was not what Old Mister Gu was thinking. However, Gu Xiaoshan too felt as though he could not give Old Mister Gu a good exnation, and glossed it over. ¡°There¡¯s nothing like this! Shu Jingyi isn¡¯t a petty person. During our blind date, there was clearly nothing between us. How could he be unhappy about Renzi and me?¡± ¡°But I heard that he even went to the mountains in O City for you, yet you came back and started dating Renzi. You even made things awkward for him in front of others.¡± Everything Old Mister Gu said seemed as though they were true, and his reasoning seemed logical. Gu Xiaoshan did not know how to start exining, and so did not bother. He only smiled, ¡°Even if there wasn¡¯t Renzi, I would never date Shu Jingyi. Is it just because Shu Jingyi has resources, and that means I have to date and marry him?¡± ¡°I think this is a terrible idea, but at least it will bring benefits for the Gu family. In any case, it¡¯s better than fooling around with Renzi.¡± ¡°Father, what exactly are you trying to say?¡± Gu Xiaoshan too finally decided to be drank, and asked the question as he stared into Old Mister Gu¡¯s eyes. ¡°I¡¯ve always hoped that you would settle down, building both a family and a career. It would be best if your partner was someone smart and resourceful, never causing trouble, and would bring benefits to both your career and life. Even if their family background was not impressive, it didn¡¯t matter, it would still be better that just fooling around.¡± Smart and resourceful, never causing trouble, Gu Xiaoshan suspected that Old Mister Gu was deliberately choosing words that were the opposite of Renzi. On the other hand, Old Mister Gu felt that Gu Xiaoshan had found theplete opposite of an ideal partner. Gu Xiaoshan replied, ¡°What you¡¯ve said makes sense, but I have my own considerations as well.¡± ¡°What are your considerations? Do they not include mine?¡± Old Mister Gu¡¯s voice got louder, and his fury was evident. Gu Xiaoshan had to consider Old Mister Gu¡¯s feelings, and so said, ¡°I naturally hope to get your blessing, and I believe that Renzi feels the same as well.¡± Old Mister Gu sneered, ¡°At that time, you said that you ¡®had no choice¡¯ but to be with Renzi. Now, looking at it, you were lying to me?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was nonmittal, ¡°Why would you think so?¡± Again, he was answering the question with another one. Old Mister Gu chuckled, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if you lied to me, the most important thing is you know why you decided to lie to me. Because you too understand that the real answer is not convincing at all. You know as well that this decision is very foolish, and so you didn¡¯t dare to tell the truth.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was at a loss for words. ¡°I...¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to say anymore!¡± Old Mister Gu spoke, ¡°If you want to say that Yu Yunren wouldn¡¯t make you foolish, and wouldn¡¯t cause you to harm our benefits, then, prove it to me.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was taken aback. ¡°Prove it?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Old Mister Gu said, ¡°Both Shu Jingyi and Mu Chutong have distanced themselves away because you like Renzi, but they¡¯re both useful people. If you want to prove that you¡¯re still rational, that your rtionship with Renzi isn¡¯t foolish, then you have to work with them, andplete the project in O City as how it was nned.¡± Old Mister Gu then tossed the proposal in front of Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan picked it up, and it clearly was not the one he had seen thest time. This had been edited, and done ording to what Old Mister Gu wanted. It had to be said that Old Mister Gu was still sharp and experienced, this proposal was excellent. The only thing was that if they went with this proposal, the rtionship between him, Shu Jingyi and Mu Chutong would draw a lot closer. However, before he could mention any objection, Old Mister Gu spoke again. ¡°Do you know that there was a mountain fire in O Cityst night?¡± ¡°Mn, I know.¡± ¡°Then you aren¡¯t going there immediately?¡± Old Mister Gu sneered. ¡°Over there, people are dying and buildings are copsing, yet you¡¯re enjoying yourself over here?¡± With his words, Gu Xiaoshan too felt that he was not behaving properly. The car and flight ticket had already been prepared. Gu Xiaoshan caught his flight as though he was a duck being chased after. Before he boarded, he gave Yu Yunren a call, but Renzi did not pick up. He felt anxious, but the flight was about to take off. Due to the extreme weather, a fire had started in the mountains of O City, it was one thing that there were tremendous losses with the construction work, but it seemed as though people were dead or injured. He had to immediately go there and deal with the situation. Just because his boyfriend did not answer his call, he could not ignore such urgent matters. First, he was remorseful that he had been rathernguid with his worktely, and secondly, he wanted to prove to his father that being with Renzi did not affect his work. Renzi had deliberately not answered Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s call. He was a little flustered, and did not know how to face him, and did not know what to say to him. He watched as his screen darken, and the anxiety-causing vibration to stop. Still, a few minutester, his screen lit up again, and on it appeared a message from Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°I called you just now but you didn¡¯t answer, so I¡¯m sending you a message. There¡¯s a fire in O City, I¡¯m rushing over there now. You have to rest properly, and take your meals on time, sleep on time. Don¡¯t go out and drink with others, ok?¡± Chapter 84 Chapter 84 Renzi saw the message and started feeling remorseful. He should have answered the call! Who knew when he would be able to see Gu Xiaoshan again?! There was no phone signal in the mountains of O City, it would not be easy for him to get in contact with Gu Xiaoshan. He wanted to fly to O City again, but was stopped. It was too dangerous, he was not allowed to go there. When he paused, he thought about it, and also did not really dare to go to O City himself, as he did not know how he was going to face Gu Xiaoshan. Renzi was feeling rather feeble, as though a heavy rock was pressing upon his heart. Suffocating on the pressure, his chest even hurt a little. He closed his eyes, lying back down on his bed, and heard a knocking on his door a momentter. Gloomily, he asked, ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Renzi was somewhat surprised to hear the familiar voice. ¡°Ah Xuan?¡± It turned out that Yu Yuntao had heard that Renzi was unhappy, and it happened to be the weekend as well, and so he brought Zhi Xuan back to the house with him. Zhi Xuanmented that Yu Yuntao was quite caring and considerate towards him, but why was his behaviour towards his younger brother just like that of a heterosexual? His patience with Renzi was not even as good as Zhi Xuan, who was not even rted to Renzi. Zhi Xuan opened the door and entered, a te of snacks in his hand. ¡°It¡¯s sote already and yet you haven¡¯t came down, I brought some breakfast here for you.¡± Renzi picked up a small biscuit, chewing on it. His mouth felt dry, and he eyed Zhi Xuan. ¡°Do... do you mind what happened in my brother¡¯s past?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Zhi Xuan was not involved in the matter of Old Mister Gu criticising Renzi, and so did not know what Renzi was referring to. He could only make a wild guess, ¡°You mean things like your brother getting into street fights and drinking heavily in the past?¡± Renzi was stunned. ¡°My brother used to get into street fights and drink heavily?¡± ¡°Uhh...¡± Zhi Xuan discovered that he might have spoken a little too much, and hurriedly took his words back. ¡°No, I was just making a wild guess. What could your brother have done in the past?¡± ¡°It¡¯s about his ex-boyfriends... Like his first love or something?¡± Zhi Xuanughed. ¡°He always says that his first love is me. Of course, his ex-boyfriend is me as well.¡± ¡°He says this too?¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°Yes.¡± Zhi Xuan responded. ¡°Everyone always says this. This is what I tell him too.¡± Renzi was shocked, ¡°Really?¡± Zhi Xuan smiled. ¡°Who cares if it¡¯s real or false? As long as you¡¯re happy.¡± Renzi finally understood. ¡°This, this is a ¡®trick¡¯ right?¡± Zhi Xuan burst outughing. ¡°It can be thought of it that way. Actually, dating a person, sometimes there¡¯s no use being honest. It may even create trouble, we might as well just use these tricks.¡± Renzi was unable to cheer up. ¡°Isn¡¯t this lying? How is lying good?¡± ¡°There¡¯s also no need to lie all the time.¡± Zhi Xuan shared his morals with Renzi. ¡°Actually, you can also choose to not lie.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the trick of not lying?¡± Renzi asked. ¡°You¡¯re really too honest.¡± Zhi Xuan could not bear watching any longer. ¡°For example, when he asks you something that you don¡¯t have a good answer for, you can reply him with another question and not respond. Distract him, and you¡¯ll naturally change the topic. Like this, wouldn¡¯t everything turn out fine?¡± Renzi did not seem to agree with him. ¡°Isn¡¯t this being dishonest? I don¡¯t like to be like this.¡± Zhi Xuanughed. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t like being honest even more!¡± Renzi wanted to object, but heard his phone ring. It was an unfamiliar number, and he answered it, looking puzzled, before his face changed to an expression of shock. ¡°Huh? Hubby?¡± Zhi Xuan felt it was too mushy, and so quietly left. Renzi had thought that Gu Xiaoshan was in the mountains, and without any phone signal there, they would not be able to keep in contact. So, he was extremely surprised. ¡°When we were in Country C, didn¡¯t you say that there wasn¡¯t any signal in the mountains?¡± ¡°You can still make a call through the inte. If that doesn¡¯t work, there¡¯s also the satellite phone. There¡¯s bound to be a way.¡± Renzi pursed his lips. ¡°Then when I was looking for you then, why did you say that there was no signal and no way of getting in touch?¡± At that time, Renzi was still pursuing Gu Xiaoshan, and Gu Xiaoshan was still avoiding getting into a rtionship. Naturally, Gu Xiaoshan would have thousands of excuses to ignore him. Now, Gu Xiaoshan saw him as his lover, and even if he was on the moon, he would be able to find a way to contact him. Gu Xiaoshan could only say, ¡°How could that be the same?¡± Renzi thought about how he had passionately chased after Gu Xiaoshan then, and how Gu Xiaoshan ignored him. Renzi then remembered those words Old Mister Gu spoke, and his heart sank like a stone hurled into the sea. Gu Xiaoshan did not hear Renzi¡¯s reply, and thought that the reception was bad. ¡°Can you hear me?¡± ¡°Mn.¡± Renzi slowly responded. Gu Xiaoshan could hear Renzi¡¯s unhappiness, but thought that he was being unhappy about how then he ran into the mountains to avoid him. Heughed, ¡°Then was different from now. The signal tower had not been built then, so there was no way of getting in contact with you.¡± This waspletely a lie. Renzi instead asked, ¡°It really is like this?¡± ¡°Mn.¡± Gu Xiaoshan vowed solemnly, ¡°What else could it be?¡± Instead, he heard Renzi say, ¡°At that time, you didn¡¯t like me at all, didn¡¯t you.¡± Renzi was very blunt, and it could always give Gu Xiaoshan a surprise at any time. ¡°What nonsense, I¡¯ve always liked you very much. Haven¡¯t I always been very good to you?¡± Isn¡¯t this the trick where you would answer a question with a question to avoid answering the original question? Renziughed wryly. ¡°Yes, you¡¯ve always been pretty good to me. Except for that time when I started chasing you, and you avoided me like avoiding the gue.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve misunderstood it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan felt that Renzi¡¯s mood did not seem quite right, and so tried coaxing him with lies. ¡°I was only too busy at that time.¡± ¡°You¡¯re still lying to me!¡± Renzi gritted his teeth. ¡°You think I¡¯m an idiot? As if I wouldn¡¯t know if you¡¯re really busy or not!¡± ¡°Mn, I wasn¡¯t, I wasn¡¯t.¡± Gu Xiaoshan spoke in a pacifying tone, ¡°You¡¯re right. I¡¯m really a huge bastard, so I¡¯ll be even nicer to you from now on, alright? Can you forgive me?¡± Renzi answered in a low voice, ¡°Then why did you start being nice to me again?¡± ¡°Of course it¡¯s because I like you.¡± ¡°Then why did you suddenly like me?¡± ¡°Uhh...¡± Gu Xiaoshan really could not think of an answer to this question. How did he suddenly like Renzi, like him to the point where he could not extricate himself, to the point where he was about to lose his rationality? Renzi heard Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s loss for words, and his heart became even more anxious. ¡°If I didn¡¯t chase you like how I did, we would never have started dating, right?¡± The answer could only be ¡°yes¡±. If he told the truth. If Renzi had not suddenly expressed his feelings for him, he believed that the two of them would have been best buddies for life. They would definitely not have be a couple like they were now. Gu Xiaoshan felt an invisible pressure on him. He could even imagine how Renzi¡¯s current expression was like through his tone. He must look extremely helpless, and his eyes might even have reddened. Gu Xiaoshan definitely could not tell the truth, but neither did he want to lie to him, and so spoke gently, ¡°How can there be so many ¡®ifs¡¯ in the world? Then, what if you¡¯re not Yu Yunren, and what if I¡¯m not Gu Xiaoshan? What would happen?¡± In the end, Gu Xiaoshan still employed the tactic he used the most often, and did not answer the question directly but routed it in another direction to make the other person bewildered and fall into the trap in his words. Renzi¡¯s heart chilled, and he continued, ¡°Then... At that time, were you engaged to Mu Chutong?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was taken aback, and suddenly understood what was fishy about the situation the past couple of days. ¡°My dad looked for you?¡± ¡°So it¡¯s true?¡± Renzi¡¯s heart had turn coldpletely. ¡°So Mu Chutong and you did pledge to marry each other in the past without parental consent?¡± To use the phrase ¡°pledge to marry each other in the past without parental consent¡± in this situation was quite humorous. However, Gu Xiaoshan could not bring himself tough, and only said, ¡°Listen to me...¡± ¡°I won¡¯t listen, I won¡¯t listen!¡± Renzi shouted, then hung up. Gu Xiaoshan heard a beep and his call was cut off. Feeling an anxiety he had never felt before, he tried calling Renzi again, but naturally, his call did not go through. He was really astounded that Renzi who had always been frank and direct would suddenly be a person who would not listen to his exnations, and even hung up on him and refused to acknowledge him. A whileter, he received a message from Renzi. ¡°You don¡¯t have to call me. Although I¡¯m foolish, I¡¯m not that foolish. You¡¯re always like this, you know I¡¯m stupid, so you refuse to tell me the truth, and keep lying to me. You¡¯re too insincere towards me. I hate you, I want to split with you.¡± Seeing this message, Gu Xiaoshan was frozen for a long time. By the time he came back to himself, his phone had automatically locked itself. He wanted to unlock it, but found that his fingers were so cold and stiff that it seemed as though they could not move. When his doorbell rang, Gu Xiaoshan needed a few seconds before he reacted. When his head turned, his neck even creaked, like rusty gears slowly swiveling around. The doorbell rang a couple more times. It was sharp and pressing. Gu Xiaoshan then stood up, straightening his sleeves and walking towards the door. Opening it, he saw a tall, thin and fair man standing outside ¡ª Mu Chutong. Gu Xiaoshan frowned, and closed the door without thinking. Mu Chutong was taken aback, not expecting that Gu Xiaoshan would close the door without saying anything. He hurried stuck his foot out to block the door from closing. ¡°You¡¯re not letting me go in? At the end of the day, I¡¯m now your business partner in this rural as hell luxury hotel of yours, shouldn¡¯t you at least entertain me or something?¡± ¡°It¡¯s now toote.¡± Gu Xiaoshan said coldly, ¡°If there¡¯s anything, we can discuss it tomorrow.¡± It was only when Gu Xiaoshan spoke did he realised that his throat was tight. Like a dry desert, his voice was hoarse. Mu Chutong too noticed that Gu Xiaoshan did not seem quite right, his voice was not right, his expression looked even worse. His face was abnormally pale, and cold sweat was beading on his forehead. Mu Chutong asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, are you ill?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Gu Xiaoshan attempted to close the door again. Mu Chutong still held the door open, a proper look on his face. ¡°Your dad offered me money to do something bad.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Gu Xiaoshan stared at Mu Chutong. Mu Chutong smiled, ¡°Would you offer five times the amount he did?¡± Gu Xiaoshan sneered, and tried closing the door again. Mu Chutong again prevented the door from closing with even greater strength. ¡°Three times?¡± Gu Xiaoshan still tried to close the door. Mu Chutongughed pacifyingly. ¡°Two times, two times. At this rate, I¡¯m about to lose out!¡± ¡°1.5 times.¡± Gu Xiaoshan spoke resolutely. ¡°You¡¯re so miserly!¡± Mu Chutong red at him and scolded. ¡°Is this how much Yu Yunren is worth in your heart?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s how much you¡¯re worth.¡± Mu Chutong huffed out augh. ¡°Fine, fine! Then I still hold quite a good price.¡± Gu Xiaoshan walked away from the door, and Mu Chutong followed behind him. When Gu Xiaoshan sat down onto the couch, he discovered that his knees were weak, as though he was still exhausted. He really had to thank Mu Chutong foring, as his mind was still twisting itself over what was happening with Renzi, and he did not know how long would he be in that state. Still, by the time he had the energy to start thinking, all his brain could think of was the reality that Renzi wanted to split with him. This made him unable to breath. Split? He took out his phone, and looked at Renzi¡¯s message again, confirming that he did not see the word ¡°split¡± wrongly. That word was an eyesore, like a needle piercing right into his eyes. Sitting across, Mu Chutong noticed that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eyes were turning bloodshot, yet his face was pale, and asked him, ¡°Are you really not ill?¡± Gu Xiaoshan looked up, pinning him with his cold eyes. ¡°You looked for my father?¡± Gu Xiaoshan had always like to smile. Even when he was angry, there was still a smile on his face. This cold look was verypatible with his willow leaf-like eyes, and caused chills to run down people¡¯s spines. Mu Chutong shuddered, and hurriedly rified it. ¡°No, no, no, I wasn¡¯t the one who looked for your father! It was your father who looked for me!¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not speak a word, only considering Mu Chutong, as though assessing if he was lying. Mu Chutong was ufortable with his gaze, and continued exining, ¡°Think, what status do I have now? You think I¡¯ll be able to look for your father? He was the one who came looking for me himself, and even mentioned about our previous engagement!¡± Gu Xiaoshan finally gained aprehension of the situation, and the corner of his mouth quirked up. ¡°Oh? He has changed his mind, and wants you to be part of the Gu family?¡± ¡°Hah, he did say that, but as for what he was actually thinking...¡± Mu Chutong leaned back into the soft couch, speaking leisurely, ¡°As if he would actually like me? I think he¡¯s unable to get rid of Yu Yunren, and so wants to use me as a way of dealing with him. Once I¡¯ve settled it for him, he would definitely burn the bridges between us. Dealing with me would definitely be easier than dealing with Second Young Master Yu, right?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°At least you understand what¡¯s going on!¡± ¡°If I can¡¯t even see this, I¡¯ll have wasted my years of living.¡± Gu Xiaoshan touched the screen of his phone, sighing, ¡°But there¡¯s someone who can¡¯t understand...¡± Mu Chutong saw the mncholic look on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face, only to find it very novel, and scrutinised this rare expression closely. Gu Xiaoshan ced his phone on his palm, feeling as though it weighed over a thousand pounds, and his wrist too ached. He had totally forgot that in front of him was a living person, and again started thinking about Renzi, mumbling, ¡°Does Renzi really want to split with me?¡± Over there, Mu Chutong hadpletely been cast aside, and felt a little awkward. Looking for something to say, he opened the box of cookies on the coffee table as he asked, ¡°I¡¯ll split some with you?¡± ¡°Split?¡± Gu Xiaoshan suddenly exploded, roaring, ¡°Split my ass! You¡¯re not allowed to split!¡± Mu Chutong waspletely shocked, and immediately closed the box of cookies as he shoved one into his gaping mouth. Chapter 85 Chapter 85 Gu Xiaoshan saw Mu Chutong¡¯s reaction and was rmed to realise that he had lost hisposure. Panting slightly, he twisted his head towards the window. Mu Chutong chewed on the cookie, feeling rather startled as well. He had known Gu Xiaoshan for so many years, but this was really the first time he had heard Gu Xiaoshan speak so loudly. Right from the moment Gu Xiaoshan opened the door for him, his behaviour had been very abnormal, andpletely different from what he was usually like. Mu Chutong pointed at the cookies again. ¡°You really don¡¯t want any? It¡¯s brown sugar voured, suitable for you.¡± ¡°Why is brown sugar suitable for me?¡± ¡°Look at you. Your mood swings, your pale face, one look and I can tell you¡¯re on your period. Have some brown sugar, it¡¯s good for you.¡± Mu Chutong spread his palms open. Gu Xiaoshan ignored his stupid joke. Mu Chutong said, ¡°Since you¡¯re not on your period, that means your rtionship ended?¡± Gu Xiaoshan tightened his jaw. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Wow!¡± Mu Chutong got his answer after seeing Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s response, and was surprised. ¡°Your father is really impressive! So impressive! You guys split up already? Then why did he look for me? He¡¯s really being prepared for everything!¡± ¡°We didn¡¯t split!¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s answer was resolute, and he gritted his teeth. Mu Chutong also did not want to continue tugging at the tiger¡¯s whiskers anymore, and smiled. ¡°If you say you haven¡¯t, then you definitely haven¡¯t. Looking at how you¡¯re behaving, your feelings seem to be real this time? I would never have thought so! Then I¡¯ll wish the two of you a happy ever after?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was in no mood to y word games with Mu Chutong. ¡°What did my father want you to do?¡± Mu Chutong spread his palms open. ¡°What else? Get close to you, lure you in, seduce you, flirt with you. At the crucial moment, get you drunk, and create a misunderstanding between you and President Ren ¡ª you know, just like how they do it on television.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°You¡¯re really open, that you can do such things!¡± ¡°Hey, those words are not pleasant to hear! If I¡¯m open, I wouldn¡¯t have confessed all this to you.¡± Mu Chutong pointed at himself, ¡°I, I also have my dignity! I have my bottom line!¡± Gu Xiaoshan chuckled. ¡°Then when you lured me in then, why didn¡¯t you have any of that?¡± At that time, Mu Chutong had brazenly chased Gu Xiaoshan. Mu Chutong was not shy about recalling it. ¡°You didn¡¯t have a boyfriend then, what was shameless about me chasing after you? Chasing a man, is there a need to think about my face? If that¡¯s the case, I wouldn¡¯t be able to lure you in even if I had 8 lifetimes. You¡¯re so high up there, while I¡¯m Ouyang Feng 1¡± Gu Xiaoshan waved him off, his head hurting a little. ¡°Don¡¯t mention the past anymore.¡± ¡°Afraid that your little boyfriend would be unhappy hearing it?¡± Mu Chutong asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t it more annoying to keep hiding it? Are you treating him like a fool?!¡± This sentence jabbed right into Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s sore spot, and Gu Xiaoshan red at him. ¡°What does that have to do with you?¡± ¡°Of course it has to do with me, I¡¯ve been paid to deal with this!¡± Mu Chutong spoke self-righteously. ¡°If you guys can¡¯t get over this hurdle, who am I going to get my money from?¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face again started darkening hearing the words ¡°can¡¯t get over this hurdle¡±. In the past, Mu Chutong had scorned Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s sweet words belying a sharp tongue, but now he had started to miss that handsome guy who could always smile despite being unhappy. Gu Xiaoshan had only lost control of his emotions during this moment, but in the eyes of Mu Chutong, it was too rming. As for Yu Yunren¡¯s inability to remain calm, everyone had expected it. Because of the time difference, Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s night was Renzi¡¯s day. At home, Renzi was extremely upset, and he was howling away. He did not eat anything the entire day, onlyying about at home. Old Mister Yu was rather worried about him, but he could not do anything about it. Pulling at Zhi Xuan, he said, ¡°I¡¯ve been too strict with him usually, and he gets scared when he sees me. There¡¯s probably many things he feel that he wouldn¡¯t be able to say to me. He¡¯s pretty close to you, why don¡¯t you go ask him about it?¡± Zhi Xuan then said, ¡°I was nning on doing so.¡± However, the first thing Zhi Xuan was worried about was that Renzi had not yet eaten, and so got the staff at home to prepare a bowl of porridge. He brought it himself to Renzi¡¯s room, and did not ask why Renzi was unhappy, only saying, ¡°You didn¡¯t really eat anything in the afternoon. I guess your stomach must be feeling ufortable, so I got you a bowl of porridge.¡± Renzi replied gloomily, ¡°Just leave it there.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a rare asion that I¡¯ll enter the kitchen! Your brother hasn¡¯t even had the opportunity to eat anything I made, and yet I¡¯ve prepared it for you! You¡¯re not eating? No way!¡± Zhi Xuan lied, saying that the porridge was made by him. Actually, how would he know how to make it? At home, it was always Yu Yuntao cooking. Renzi epted the porridge with difficulty. Under Zhi Xuan¡¯s urging gaze, he unwillingly picked up the spoon. ¡°Can this even be eaten?¡± ¡°What are you saying? Of course it can.¡± Zhi Xuan too was afraid that what he made would be inedible, and so got the staff to prepare it instead. ¡°Quick, try it and see if it¡¯s good. If it is, I¡¯ll make it for your brother too.¡± Renzi had a mouthful and frowned. ¡°Why does this taste the same as the one Auntie makes?¡± ¡°How can that be? Have a couple of tastes to see. Try the meat, does it taste the same as well?¡± Reniz listened to Zhi Xuan, and had a few more bites. ¡°It¡¯s the same!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not right, I did add a few drops of sesame oil.¡± ¡°You added sesame oil when you made the porridge?¡± Renzi was quite surprised. ¡°Yes, you can¡¯t taste it?¡± Zhi Xuan asked. Renzi slurped the porridge down. The more he ate, the more he felt that it was impossible for there to be sesame oil in the porridge. However, being coaxed and deceived by Zhi Xuan, he finally finished most of it. Zhi Xuan took the empty bowl away, and his eyes turned about the room. Seeing the dark screen of his phone, he said, ¡°Your phone isn¡¯t switched on? Is it out of battery? I¡¯ll help you charge it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± Renzi stopped him, ¡°Don¡¯t touch it!¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Renzi thought about it, and decided to tell Zhi Xuan the truth. ¡°I¡¯ve switched it off. I¡¯m afraid Brother Xiaoshan would look for me.¡± ¡°You¡¯re afraid he would look for you?¡± Zhi Xuan frowned questioningly, ¡°Weren¡¯t the two of you getting along fine? When he called you, you even called him ¡®hubby¡¯.¡± Renzi felt upset hearing that, ¡°Yes... But you were right, he¡¯s been lying to me the entire time!¡± Zhi Xuan felt his impending doom. ¡°What? What did I say? I didn¡¯t say anything!¡± Renzi had kept this grievance in his heart for a very long time. Seeing Zhi Xuan, everything burst forward. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say, that everyone would dodge the problem by just saying that their current partner is their ¡®first love¡¯? And when faced with a question that is difficult to answer, just dodge it by answering it with another question... Brother Xiaoshan always does that to me! And I¡¯m the fool, always feeling happy about it! He¡¯s actually just lying to me!¡± Renzi felt as though tears were welling up in him. Zhi Xuan¡¯s temples started aching, feeling that he really had messed up. He quickly spoke up, ¡°Your brother and me are also always doing this to each other, this cannot be considered dodging or lying! It¡¯s actually part of the fun of being together!¡± ¡°This isn¡¯t lying? But I feel like I¡¯ve been lied to!¡± Renzi¡¯s voice was hoarse, sounding like he was going to cry. ¡°Also, I finally understand. If I haven¡¯t forced him the way I did, he wouldn¡¯t have started dating me! He also admitted that he had wanted to marry Mu Chutong. Then, what am I? I¡¯m a fool!¡± Zhi Xuan was troubled, and only said, ¡°Then, then you mean....¡± ¡°Done, we¡¯re done.¡± Renzi could not control himself, and bawled out loud. Hugging his pillow, he said, ¡°But I really don¡¯t want to do that!¡± Renzi buried his face in his pillow, whimpering away, like a young girl who had her heart broken. Zhi Xuan sighed, rubbing Renzi¡¯s back. ¡°You¡¯re now lost in your emotions, so maybe you won¡¯t be able to hear this. However, I feel that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s feelings towards you aren¡¯t false. Is there a misunderstanding somewhere? You¡¯ve chased him with so much effort in the past, and you¡¯re now finally together, that¡¯s hard toe by! Just because of a misunderstanding, you¡¯re giving up on this rtionship that you¡¯ve fought to get, I¡¯m afraid that when you think through it in the future, you¡¯ll regret it!¡± Regret was the most useless thing. It could not change the reality, but it could really cause pain. So, Gu Xiaoshan was always trying his best to avoid doing anything he would regret. He would always assess things logically, and managed to prevent many risks from urring. Handling his matters in this manner allowed him to not make any decisions he would regret over the years. However, when it came to Renzi, Gu Xiaoshan always broke his own rules. Both him and his father were victims of Tang Guoguo¡¯s behaviour, and the two men shared the same fear. For many people, a passionate love would be like the sun, while for him, it was traumatic. He had always worked to prevent himself from falling into the whirlpool of romance. After so many years, he had done it skilfully and easily, having many entanglements but never letting any affect him. Mu Chutong was his first boyfriend. Their rtionship had made a very big fuss, not because their feelings were deep, but because he had used this and rebelled against his father for the first time. At that time, whether it was Mu Chutong, Li Chutong or even Wang Chutong, it would still be the same. He would have imposingly brought this man to his house and tell his father that he was gay, no matter whether he liked it or not. Many people had thought that he had caused the uproar, even moving out of his home, for Mu Chutong. In actual fact, he had wanted to create this uproar for quite some time, and had wanted to move out long ago already. Mu Chutong was only a stepping stone. Also, the more devoted to Mu Chutong he looked in front of his father, the angrier his father would be and he would then lose hisposure. This made Gu Xiaoshan, who had been under his father¡¯s thumb for many years, extremely satisfied. In the end, his father had resorted to a very inelegant method, using money to chase Mu Chutong away. He then gleefully told Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°The person you like isn¡¯t much to speak of!¡± Gu Xiaoshan was not the least bit heartbroken, and even felt rather rxed. He had already moved away, and was starting to be independent. If Mu Chutong was still around, he might have even be a hassle. Gu Xiaoshan vaguely felt that Mu Chutong knew he did not have any strong feelings for him, and so he might as well just take the money and leave. This would prevent the situation from worsening, and with him ending up with nothing. And Gu Xiaoshan had never ced any importance on this ¡°rtionship¡±. He had always felt that he had no cares for anyone, until he discovered Renzi¡¯s sudden feelings. For someone to signal their intentions towards him out of nowhere was nothing surprising for Gu Xiaoshan. He knew his own attraction, even if he did not have his appearance, and looked as ugly as a pig, he would still have nock of pursuers. He had long been used to such matters, and no matter how passionate the love was, he usually felt nothing towards it. He had even thought that he had left his trauma behind. Only when Renzi started chasing him was he rmed to find out how wrong he was. The trauma had always followed him, even bing his shadow, and so he had not realised it. Renzi¡¯s love had made him terrified, and so he chose to run away, ignoring Renzi, and epted his father arranging a blind date for him. He was quietly waiting for Renzi to give up in face of such difficulties, so that they could return to being good friends. No matter what, he did not want to lose Renzi as a friend. Still, when Renzi had became Shu Jingyi¡¯s prey in Country C, he suddenly realised that not only did he not want to lose Renzi as a friend, there was no way in hell that he wanted to lose Renzi¡¯s love. He did not know when his feelings for Renzi had exceeded the safety zone. However, he was still very unfamiliar with such sincere feelings. He was unwilling to move jerkily through this dance for two, afraid that he would fall behind. He then used sly methods to hide his worry, and employed tactics that he was familiar with to maintain his ease. Like this, he could remain looking elegant and untroubled, just like a perfect lover. But there clearly was a problem here. He was not a perfect lover, and he was unable to continue pretend being so. When the mask fell, and the music stopped, everything would go back to what it once was. He could turn and run away, preventing his dance partner from seeing his ws ¡ª or, he could choose not to do so. Renzi had switched off his phone because he was afraid of a call from Gu Xiaoshan. He knew that by speaking to Gu Xiaoshan, his resolution would definitely be shaken. Renzi even suspected that Gu Xiaoshan could cast a spell of sorts, because just by saying something, he could make his mind turn around, and make him lose his ability to discern matters. It was as though he was a siren singing at him. With Zhi Xuan¡¯s constion, Renzi felt a little better, and could listen to Zhi Xuan¡¯s advice. When his feelings somewhat calmed down, he then switched on his phone. ording to his phone¡¯s notifications, Gu Xiaoshan did try to call him many times. In reality, Gu Xiaoshan called a few times, and after realising that Renzi¡¯s phone was off, he knew that even if he continued calling, his call would be rejected. However, he still tried calling many more times, acting fruitlessly. Renzi was quite upset about it, and could not help specting, if the call came through, what would Brother Xiaoshan tell me? What song would this siren sing? However, he would never know. He received a message from an unfamiliar number, but it was clearly from Gu Xiaoshan. He suspected that his number had been cklisted, and so changed to another number to send him a message, and in it were only three lines. ¡°This is Gu Xiaoshan, I don¡¯t agree to splitting up. We¡¯ll talk about the rest when I¡¯m back. I love you.¡± Seeing this, Renzi¡¯s heart was flustered. Oh no oh no, the siren is singing again! Because of this short message, the ashes in his heart had actually re-lit again, and there were even fireworks exploding within him! Still, he did not know that for Gu Xiaoshan to use the word ¡°love¡±, it was something that took him a lot of effort. Chapter 86 Chapter 86 Yu Yunren switched between joy and sadness, smiling brightly for a moment, then sad the next. When Old Mister Yu saw he, he suspected that his son had be crazy. Zhi Xuan said, he was only going crazy over a man, and such symptoms werepletely normal. After another two years of being an old couple, he would be back to normal. Gu Xiaoshan was over in Country C settling the problems left by the mountain fire as it was part of his responsibilities, while there was no reason for Mu Chutong to continue staying there. Going over as a business partner was only an excuse, as Old Mister Gu was the one who booked the air ticket and hotel room, forcing him there. Now that he had reached amon understanding with Gu Xiaoshan, he then took the earliest flight home the next day, watching over Renzi as per Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s request. Mu Chutong did not see the need to watch over Yu Yunren. He felt that Yu Yunren was already so old, why did he need to be watched over? Gu Xiaoshan really liked creating extra trouble for himself. But he still had to contact Yu Yunren, simply for the partnership they had previously discussed. That was money! Money! Anytime money was mentioned, Mu Chutong would go all out for it. ording to their agreement, Mu Chutong contacted Renzi before hand, confirming the location and time for their meeting. Renzi immediately felt flustered hearing Mu Chutong¡¯s voice, even feeling slightly regretful for the decision he had made. However, he calmed himself down and thought, feeling that since he had made a promise to him, he had to do it. Also, he wanted to get to know this ¡°love rival¡± better. Renzi and Mu Chutong did not meet in the Yu office, but chose a cafe with a more rxed atmosphere. Mu Chutong was earlier, and he had prepared everything well. Even his hair wasbed to the point where a housefly would slide off if itnded on his hair, showing how much importance he attached to this meeting. Renzi was also punctual, which made Mu Chutong surprised. He had thought Renzi would deliberatelyete. Although Renzi was not deliberatelyte, he was rather distracted. As Mu Chutong was talking about the project, he paid attention to Renzi¡¯s reaction, only to see that he was absent-minded, and did not listen to a word. Mu Chutong also felt quite awkward, but could only push through and exin his proposal, then asked, ¡°Is there any part that I didn¡¯t exin clearly?¡± Renzi now then regained his senses. He looked at Mu Chutong, and noticed him dressing in an aquamarine silk suit, emphasising the fairness of his skin and his appearance. Feeling a little twisted over it, he only said, ¡°Did you really get engaged to Gu Xiaoshan?¡± ¡°...¡± Mu Chutong really had not expect that Renzi would be so direct, and so was a little stunned. It was lucky that Mu Chutong was very quick on his feet, and he replied with barely any hesitation, ¡°This is a misunderstanding! It¡¯splete fiction!¡± Renzi¡¯s eyes shed. ¡°A misunderstanding? It really is a misunderstanding?¡± ¡°Mn, it¡¯s a misunderstanding.¡± Mu Chutong said earnestly, ¡°It really is a misunderstanding.¡± Thinking about how Old Mister Gu was firm about it, and Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s falter when he asked about it, Renzi did not believe him. ¡°Can this even be misunderstood?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Mu Chutong spoke without even blinking. ¡°I¡¯m also happy to exin the situation with you. However, this is really too embarrassing, I feel that it¡¯s better if Gu Xiaoshan exin it to you himself. I¡¯m an outsider, it¡¯s not suitable for me to do so.¡± On the table, Renzi¡¯s hands were interlocked, his fingers curled. He was a little apprehensive, ¡°This isn¡¯t right... If it¡¯s so, why is Old Mister Gu so fixed on you?¡± ¡°There really isn¡¯t anything like this.¡± Mu Chutong had not thought that things would turn out this way, and could only say, ¡°Actually, President Ren, I believe you¡¯re a clever man...¡± ¡°I¡¯m not.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Mu Chutong was taken aback. Renzi looked calmly at Mu Chutong. ¡°I¡¯m not a clever man. You have to exin things clearly to me before I can understand what you mean.¡± Mu Chutong nked out for a moment, thinking, so Gu Xiaoshan likes this type. After some time, Mu Chutong sighed, ¡°It¡¯s really unsuitable for me to say this. I¡¯ll tell you the truth, and don¡¯t me me for it...¡± ¡°If you¡¯re telling the truth, why would I me you?¡± Yu Yunren had a look of iprehension on his face. Mu Chutong smiled. ¡°Alright. Seems like President Ren is an open person, and so I¡¯ll say it openly. This matter, I¡¯m really not especially clear about it. I¡¯ve not seen anyone from the Gu family in a very long time, and I¡¯ve actually not returned to the country for many years, and there are many things that I¡¯m really not sure of. However, from what I can see, I feel that Old Mister Gu isn¡¯t fixed on me, it¡¯s just that he doesn¡¯t... really like you too. It¡¯s easy to get rid of me, but it¡¯ll be difficult to get rid of you, and that¡¯s why he came up with this n, saying that he wants to fulfil my wishes.¡± Yu Yunren paused, thinking over it, and finally glimpsed an understanding of the situation. He smiled wryly, ¡°So it¡¯s like this. Actually, my dad has mentioned it to me before, but I didn¡¯t take it to heart. He must be looking down on me for being stupid and simple, and that I have no aplishments.¡± Mu Chutong instead said, ¡°No, no it¡¯s not like this. I feel that... I feel that you have great insight.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Renzi looked at Mu Chutong, not understanding. ¡°Look, there are so many people in the world, and yet you like Gu Xiaoshan, isn¡¯t this having insight?¡± Mu Chutong held up the proposal in his hand. ¡°This as well ¡ª there¡¯s so many people who are looking to work with you in the world, but you like my proposal. This is also a way of showing your insight. Come, now let me introduce the three biggest highlights of mypany to you...¡± ¡°Ah...¡± Renzi did not react in time, and discovered that Mu Chutong had started gushing about hispany. Renzi again started to nk out, then raised his hand to cut him off. ¡°You... telling me all this business things, I also won¡¯t understand. I¡¯ll just pass your proposal over to my brother! He¡¯s the one making all the decisions.¡± Mu Chutong smiled. ¡°Sure, sure, I can only thank you for the trouble.¡± Next, Mu Chutong turned on hisptop. ¡°Then I¡¯ll email you the proposal now, and you can send it on to President Yu? Or I can email him directly, but would my email be rejected?¡± ¡°Send it to me, and I¡¯ll forward it to him.¡± So, as Mu Chutong smiled and watched him, Renzi forwarded the email. Also, with Mu Chutong¡¯s suggestion, Renzi gave his brother a call on the spot, asking him to check if he had received it. Yu Yuntao ridiculed him, ¡°You¡¯re even helping your love rival? You¡¯re such a nice person!¡± Being mocked by his brother, Renzi was again a little unhappy. He asked Mu Chutong, ¡°Then, do you still like Brother Xiaoshan?¡± Hearing him call ¡°Brother Xiaoshan¡±, Mu Chutong found it extremely mushy, but onlyughed. ¡°No, I¡¯ve never liked him. I was only with him then for the money!¡± Renzi was rather astonished hearing this. ¡°Then... then....¡± Chapter 87 Chapter 87 ¡°Don¡¯t worry, now I have some capability myself ¡ª although you might not think too highly of it, I can still build my own wealth with my own two hands!¡± To make Renzi relieved, Mu Chutong raised his hand to the sky and swore, ¡°Let¡¯s just say, now, other than money, there¡¯s nothing else I like! And Gu Xiaoshan now, other than you, there¡¯s no one else he¡¯ll like.¡± Renzi did not bother too much about the first half of his words. It was only when it came to the second part then his heart started pounding again. ¡°How do you know that?¡± ¡°Of course I know it! I also went to O City a few days ago because of our partnership, and I saw him there.¡± ¡°You saw him?¡± Renzi¡¯s ears perked up, and his eyes widened, looking just like a rabbit who had seen a carrot. Mu Chutong nodded, and embellished the situation with what Renzi liked to hear, ¡°He¡¯s been really down recently, always thinking about you... I see that he had even lost weight, a person really wastes away in sorrow and pain! He really misses you, and said that he didn¡¯t know how he offended you, and feels very upset about it... Even I can¡¯t bear to continue watching him!¡± Renzi was both happy and sad hearing him, and in a little disbelief as well. ¡°Really? But I didn¡¯t hear anything like this?¡± ¡°Of course it¡¯s true!¡± Mu Chutong¡¯s voice was very decisive. ¡°I saw it myself!¡± Mu Chutong¡¯s bunch of half-true nonsense really worked on Renzi. Mu Chutong realised it, and started adding all sorts of rubbish, making it more and more exaggerated, saying that Gu Xiaoshan was nearly about tomit suicide for love. Renzi could not help feeling concerned, but unexpectedly, also felt a little d, the feelings in his heartplicated. Thinking about that message from Gu Xiaoshan, he thought that he definitely had to wait for Gu Xiaoshan to return and listen to what he had to say. At least, he had to hear Brother Xiaoshan tell him personally that he loved him. Recalling these three words, Renzi¡¯s heart was like a green plum coated with rock sugar, sour and sweet. Gu Xiaoshan had asked Mu Chutong to watch over Renzi, his request mainly to be on guard against Shu Jingyi. Mu Chutong said, ¡°What¡¯s with Shu Jingyi? He¡¯s on bad terms with President Ren?¡± Gu Xiaoshan shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s the exact opposite.¡± Mu Chutong immediately understood andughed. ¡°Shu Jingyi¡¯s habit of going after wives has resurfaced again? Thest time he had his leg broken in Country C by Brother Jiu Man, and needed to recuperate for half a year, he still hasn¡¯t change this habit of his?¡± Gu Xiaoshan pointed at Mu Chutong and smiled, ¡°There¡¯s nows in Country C, and Jiu Man is essentially the local king there. Shu Jingyi is so crafty, no matter how much he likes doing so, he¡¯ll never go for Jiu Man¡¯s partner! Say, were you the one whoy the trap for him in revenge for him wrecking your business?¡± ¡°What are you saying! Do I have that much capability, and am I that petty?¡± Mu Chutong denied it, and turned the topic of conversation back to Renzi. ¡°I see that President Ren is also a person of understanding. Since he knows that Young Master Shu is chasing after him, he should draw a line between the two of them, right?¡± Gu Xiaoshan sighed, ¡°But he doesn¡¯t know!¡± ¡°Huh? President Ren is so dense?¡± Mu Chutong was shocked. ¡°Then, as the official boyfriend, shouldn¡¯t you remind him?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled wryly, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t even know how to go about mentioning it. Also, I feel that it¡¯s nice to have Renzi happy and cheerful everyday, so I didn¡¯t say anything.¡± ¡°Gu Xiaoshan, I think there¡¯s something wrong with your brain. How can you not rify such matters? Isn¡¯t this just creating trouble for yourself?¡± Gu Xiaoshan saw that Mu Chutong was started to puff up with arrogance, andughed as he deted him, ¡°Don¡¯t lecture me already. You have to be careful when you¡¯re back. Shu Jingyi definitely still bear grudges against you.¡± ¡°Then you still ask me to help Yu Yunren guard against Shu Jingyi? I should turn away when I see Shu Jingyi now.¡± ¡°This is also beneficial to you. You¡¯re now working on the same project with me and Shu Jingyi, you think you can just turn away? Instead, why don¡¯t you just face him straight on. Also, next to Renzi, he won¡¯t be able to do anything to you. When Renzi¡¯s next to you, he also won¡¯t be able to do anything to Renzi. This is the best solution.¡± Mu Chutong too felt that it sounded reasonable, and so often went around with Renzi. Renzi was not in a good mood, but listening to Mu Chutong talk about Gu Xiaoshan, his spirits could always improve. Also Mu Chutong was good at provokingughter, and so he was a fun person to hang out with. Instead, it was Yu Yuntao who had a headache watching them. ¡°Why are you so close with your love rival again?¡± Renzi looked uncaring, ¡°He isn¡¯t my love rival. He doesn¡¯t like Brother Xiaoshan at all.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true, Shu Jingyi also doesn¡¯t like your Brother Xiaoshan,¡± Yu Yuntao thought about it. ¡°In the end, your love rivals all aren¡¯t your love rivals?¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°Mr Shu doesn¡¯t like Brother Xiaoshan too?¡± Renzi then pondered over it, ¡°No wonder his attitude is pretty nice towards me. Seems like he¡¯s never treated me as a love rival.¡± Yu Yuntao was somewhat startled. ¡°You¡¯re still hanging out with Shu Jingyi that pile of garbage?¡± Renzi was unhappy. ¡°How did he offend you? Why did you call him garbage?¡± ¡°I...¡± Yu Yuntao wanted to enlighten him on the case of the ¡°seizing of the yellow-legged chicken¡±, but thinking about how Renzi was unhappy recently, he was afraid that mentioning this would hurt him again. ¡°Haven¡¯t you been very close to Mu Chutong recently? He framed Mu Chutong, how is he a good person?¡± ¡°Tongzi has never mentioned anything about Shu Jingyi framing him.¡± Renzi replied, ¡°How do you know that happened?¡± ¡°Just listen to your brother, Shu Jingyi¡¯s character has issues! Interact less with him!¡± Yu Yuntao was very dictatorial, and Renzi was not very willing to ept it. Yu Yuntao then could only say that Country C was very messy, and people who built a fortune there were all criminals. Renzi suddenly recalled the malevolent look Shu Jingyi would asionally reveal in Country C, and only then did he make a promise to his brother that he would interact less with Shu Jingyi in the future. Still, Renzi¡¯s decision to not see Shu Jingyi did not stop Shu Jingyi from often ¡°bumping¡± into Renzi. However, each time he ¡°bumped¡± into him, he would also ¡°bump¡± into Mu Chutong, and that was upsetting. The three people sat together chatting, and Old Goo and others who saw this scene all got a shock. What¡¯s going on? Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s ex-boyfriend, current boyfriend and blind date are drinking tea together? Then where was Gu Xiaoshan? Gu Xiaoshan was working overtime. Gu Xiaoshan was personally settling the arrangements for the injured workers, and he also went to the pier to visit the Jiu Man who had broken Shu Jingyi¡¯s leg. Jiu Man was in charge of this ce, so he paid quite a bit of attention towards the mountain fire. Towards Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s handling of the matter, he was very satisfied, and even happily gifted Gu Xiaoshan with a big gold chain. As an exquisite gay, Gu Xiaoshan really did not like such old-fashioned things, but as the other party was someone with guns and cannons, he still put on a look of joy and wore them. ¡°This is really gorgeous and exquisite!¡± Jiu Man smiled, ¡°You like it?¡± Gu Xiaoshan earnestly praised that the gold chain was the world¡¯s most fashionable essory, quoting from the ssics, and emphasised that the gold had to be shiny enough, the chain had to be thick enough, and paired with leather and furs, it was the most shy style! Jiu Man felt as though he had met a bosom friend, and was extremely delighted. ¡°You think only the gold chain is good? There¡¯s also gold rings, gold bracelets, gold armbands... They¡¯re all good stuff!¡± Jiu Man then pulled open a drawer, grabbing a handful of gold essories and giving them all to Gu Xiaoshan, letting him go back to appreciate the charm of solid gold. Gu Xiaoshan brought this pile of gold back to the hotel. The smile on his face had vanished. He only kept these items, and went into the room Renzi stayed in thest time. The te on the coffee table did not hold cookies, but the animal biscuits he had as the manager to prepare earlier. Gu Xiaoshan remembered that these biscuits were sweet, and Renzi liked them best. However, when he bit into them, he could not taste any sweetness. Renzi was like Gu Xiaoshan, nothing tasted good to him now. No matter how much Shu Jingyi coaxed him, he was unable to smile. Sitting on the same table, Mu Chutong had quite a good appetite, but inwardly he was scorning Shu Jingyi¡¯s presence for affecting his digesting ability. So, he found an excuse, saying that there was an issue with the Yu empire¡¯s project, and had to bring Renzi away. Shu Jingyi stopped him, ¡°This is an issue with your work, why do you have to drag President Ren along?¡± Mu Chutong smiled, ¡°President Ren is in charge of this project, of course I¡¯ll have to discuss it with him!¡± Shu Jingyi instead smiled and asked Renzi, ¡°Do you know what issue is he talking about?¡± Renzi nkly shook his head. Mu Chutong then said, ¡°I haven¡¯t told him, of course he wouldn¡¯t know!¡± Shu Jingyi spoke, ¡°President Ren, we¡¯re good friends. Just tell the truth, you don¡¯t have anything to do with this project, right?¡± Renzi really spoke the truth, ¡°That¡¯s right, I really don¡¯t have much involvement in it. It¡¯s all handled by Mark.¡± Shu Jingyiughed, ¡°Heard it, President Mu? Aren¡¯t you just ying a trick on President Ren? President Ren can finallye here to drink some tea, but you¡¯re using some things that are irrelevant to him to bother him. You really don¡¯t know how to behave!¡± Mu Chutong smiled. ¡°Yes, Respected Young Master, you¡¯re right.¡± Mu Chutong had been calling Shu Jingyi ¡°Respected Young Master¡± since he was a child. Each time he said it he meant it disrespectfully, and he had something wicked up his sleeves. This made Shu Jingyi feel ufortable. Mu Chutong did not mention anything about work anymore. He only added a couple more sentences, and headed to the washroom. Now that Mu Chutong was away, Shu Jingyi started speaking to Renzi in confidence, and asking him why he was so upset recently. Renzi too did not know how he should say it, and after a few questions, he felt rather anxious. Looking up, he asked, ¡°Why isn¡¯t Tongzi back yet?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll get someone to check.¡± Just at this moment, one of Shu Jingyi¡¯s bodyguards came over. ¡°Mr Mu had just received a call outside. He asked me toe and inform the two of you that he has something to handle, and has left.¡± ¡°So it has to do with work?¡± Shu Jingyi said, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, we won¡¯t bother with him anymore.¡± Renzi still felt anxious. He remembered that Yu Yuntao had warned him, saying that Shu Jingyi¡¯s character had problems, and asked him to be more careful. Although Renzi did not believe it fully, he could not help having some suspicions. Renzi thought about it, then said, ¡°I¡¯ll go out and give him a call.¡± Renzi then stood up and headed out. Calling Mu Chutong in the corridor of the teahouse, but no one picked up. Renzi frowned and gave Yu Yuntao a call, describing the situation. Yu Yuntao asked him to walk down the stairs. Renzi walked as he looked around, only to see Mu Chutong on the floor, and two of Shu Jingyi¡¯s bodyguards kicking and punching him. When the bodyguards saw Renzi, they too were shocked, and they paused. Renzi trembled with anger, scolding, ¡°Scram!¡± Yu Yuntao too scolded over the phone, ¡°Scram!¡± His voice was very loud, and the two bodyguards too heard it. They really did not dare to do anything to Yu Yunren, and so hurriedly slipped away. Renzi immediately sent Mu Chutong to the hospital. Having suffered so many beatings over the years, Mu Chutong was veryposed, saying that the bodyguards were only hitting specific points, that he would not die, and in fact, they did not even hurt his bones. Chapter 88 Chapter 88 Renzi could not help asking, ¡°Why were they beating you up?¡± ¡°Because I deserved it!¡± Mu Chutongy on the bed and looked at Renzi, ¡°I¡¯m pretty thankful that you found me.¡± Renzi nodded his head, expressing his agreement. ¡°I¡¯m also very thankful that I found you in time, if not who knows what state you¡¯ll end up in.¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not what I meant. This is not Country C, and at the very least, I can be considered to have the backing of the Gu family. They won¡¯t dare to beat me up too badly.¡± Mu Chutong looked at Renzi, ¡°I was just worried about you...¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°They chose to eagerly drag me away in the light of the day, they must have wanted to do something to you.¡± Mu Chutong spoke gently, ¡°When I was being held down by them, I kept thinking about this, and was quite worried. Seeing you there, I then felt relieved.¡± Renzi was extremely rmed. ¡°What did they want to do to me?¡± Mu Chutong coughed a couple of times, ¡°You really don¡¯t know that he¡¯s always had intentions towards you?¡± Renzi could not be anymore astounded. His jaw was glued to the floor. Mu Chutong was not surprised to see Renzi¡¯s reaction, only smiling slightly. ¡°It¡¯s fine, just take it as though I¡¯ve never said anything.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Renzi questioned, ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you just said!¡± ¡°You need to change this habit of trusting everyone you meet,¡± Mu Chutong spoke in a lecturing tone. ¡°The people around you have really indulged this habit of yours. Your brother and Gu Xiaoshan have clearly seen that Shu Jingyi has intentions towards you, but they both won¡¯t tell you about it. It¡¯s because they spoil you too much, afraid that you¡¯ll be sad, or that it¡¯ll affect your mood, or that they like that you¡¯re so foolish. They¡¯re also too arrogant, thinking that they can shelter you forever, afraid that you¡¯ll lose your innocence. They really have something wrong with their brains, and they too think that there¡¯s something wrong with yours.¡± Renzi was confused. ¡°Exactly who is the one who has something wrong with their brain? Is it me?¡± ¡°Of course you also have something wrong with your brain!¡± Mu Chutong said harshly, ¡°Why in the world did you ever think that Shu Jingyi was a good person?¡± Renzi thought about it, feeling a little hesitant. He paused before saying, ¡°Actually, my brother did warn me. However, I always felt that Mr Shu is someone who has helped me before, and he wouldn¡¯t harm me.¡± ¡°He even knows how to help others?¡± Mu Chutong sneered. Renzi then told Mu Chutong about the Tan Zhugui matter. Mu Chutong¡¯s head hurt more the longer Renzi went on, and only said, ¡°This... This is clearly a trapid for you by him!¡± Renzi was taken aback. ¡°How is this a trapid by him?¡± Mu Chutong rubbed at his forehead, a headacheing over him. ¡°Think about it yourself! If you don¡¯t understand it after one night, think over it for two nights! You¡¯re already so old, yet you¡¯re unable to think through this? My little President Ren, as a human being, you can¡¯t bezy in using your brain!¡± When Renzi left the hospital and went home, he sunk into deep contemtion. This was the first time in his life that he had used such malice to evaluate a friend¡¯s actions. Shu Jingyi ¡°helped¡± him settle the Tan Zhugui matter, and thinking about it carefully, there were many apparent ws. However, Renzi had never thought about the matter in such a direction, as he had always seen Shu Jingyi as a friend that would never harm him. Also, just as Mu Chutong said, he was also toozy to use his brain. Ever since he was a child, he had always been like this. The more he did and said, the more mistakes he made, and was often reprimanded by his father. For example, as a child, he had tried to pour tea out for his father. However, he spilled the tea, and nearly scalded himself. His father then reprimanded him, instructing him to never touch hot water again. As such, he obediently listened to him. Gradually, he himself no longer poured out any tea and water. There would always be someone helping him to do it. He need not spend the energy and effort, and nothing would happen to him. When he was young, he tried to sign up for horse-riding as an elective. Narrowly getting injured, Gu Xiaoshan then reported the matter to Old Mister Yu. Old Mister Yu immediately helped him change his elective, and reprimanded him again, saying that he was too clumsy to learn horse-riding. Not knowing what to do, from then on he just allowed his family to decide his courses for him. This seemed like a very good idea, as he need not spend any effort and could have courses where learning was easy and the teachers were friendly. It was so much better than deciding for himself. His life was filled with such experiences, and soon he gradually got used to listening to the advice of ¡°smarter people¡±, and no longer made decisions himself. Even when he grew up and became a president, he still never made decisions. He would hand over the smaller matters for Zhi Xuan to deal with, and reported the bigger matters to his father to make the decisions. At first, he had thought that managing such argepany would be very difficult, but instead finding out that even though he waszy, thepany could still run by itself, and he could be considered to have done his job. Although his performance was not very ideal, he did not make a loss. In the end, when his brother reced him, he was not resentful at all, and even sighed a breath of relief. Gu Xiaoshan and Yu Yuntao had chosen to conceal many bad things from him, probably because just like him, they had been used to it over the years, and old habits were hard to kill off. As someone viewing this situationter, Mu Chutong was astonished to see it. However, to them, it waspletely normal. Still, after interacting with Renzi, Mu Chutong had a little understanding of why everyone around him wanted to protect him. Being so pure and unguarded, Renzi was really a rare breed. However, Mu Chutong felt that this was very harmful, and he really could not just sit and watch it continue. Mu Chutong called Gu Xiaoshan and told him everything that happened. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s thoughts headed in the same direction as Mu Chutong, feeling that Shu Jingyi¡¯s sudden reveal of his true nature was definitely because he had something up his sleeves. He asked, ¡°Is Renzi fine?¡± ¡°Hey, President Gu, don¡¯t you have a bit of humanity in you?¡± Mu Chutong said, ¡°I¡¯ve been beaten half to death, but you¡¯re asking after little President Ren instead?¡± Hearing this response, Gu Xiaoshan knew that Renzi was safe. ¡°It¡¯s good that nothing happened to him.¡± Renzi had nothing to do, and so came to visit Mu Chutong everyday. Today, Renzi brought two bunches of bananas and a basketful of apples, cing them next to Mu Chutong¡¯s bed. Mu Chutong was amused by them, ¡°You¡¯re bringing all these fruits everyday. People who know will say I¡¯m a patient, but those who don¡¯t will think I¡¯m a monkey.¡± Renziughed, ¡°But I can¡¯te empty handed.¡± ¡°You can,¡± Mu Chutong said. ¡°Why do the apples you brought me have skin on them? Peel them for me.¡± ¡°But apples would definitely have skin?¡± Renzi did not really know how to peel apples, but feeling that he was already so old, he needed to learn to do some things for himself. ¡°Where¡¯s the fruit knife?¡± Mu Chutong pursed his lips towards the kitchte. ¡°It¡¯s over there.¡± Mu Chutong was staying in the luxury suite of a private hospital that Renzi had arranged, and with it came a kitchte. It was not very big, but there was a stove, a chopping board, a kitchen counter, and a stocked refrigerator. There was everything that one would need. When Mu Chutong was sick of the food provided by the hospital, he could request for the nurse to cook for him. Since everything was paid for by Renzi, he did not hold himself back. Renzi brought an apple and opened the door to the kitchte. The door immediately closed behind him, and behind him appeared a person who pped his hand over his mouth. Renzi got a shock, dropping the apple. However, recognising the faint cologne smell and feeling the familiar embrace, he rxed, and even felt a delight amidst his surprise. The person who had ¡°sneakily attacked¡± him from the back saw that he was not the least bit afraid, lost interest and let him go. Renzi did not dare to turn around and look at that person¡¯s face. So, that person walked to the front of Renzi and spoke, ¡°You¡¯re not happy to see me?¡± Renzi lifted his head up, and to no surprise, he saw Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face. What made him surprise however was the stubble on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s face. He looked a little more dispirited than usual, and the stubble on his cheeks cast a shadow on them, looking more haggard, but also added a bit more masculinity to him. Renzi was startled, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you shave?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve missed you too much, so I came immediately once Inded. I didn¡¯t have time to shave.¡± Renzi was a little happy, but also a little doubtful. ¡°Are you telling the truth?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Gu Xiaoshan said that, but he had deliberately not shaved to act pitiful. Renzi now started evaluating his actions ¡°maliciously¡±, and got angry. He scolded, ¡°Bullshit! If you missed me, why didn¡¯t you go to my ce? Coming over here, you just wanted to see your first love!¡± Gu Xiaoshan had not thought that Renzi had be a little wilier. He held Renzi¡¯s shoulders and exined with augh, ¡°I heard that you¡¯lle here at this time everyday, and that¡¯s why I¡¯m here.¡± ¡°Who did you hear it from?¡± Gu Xiaoshan saw that Renzi was eyeing him suspiciously, and so sighed, ¡°Mu Chutong was the one who told me.¡± ¡°You!¡± Renzi was exasperated, ¡°You¡¯re still notpletely cut off from him!¡± ¡°I¡¯m currently in a business partnership with him, how can I not contact him?¡± Gu Xiaoshan exined. ¡°Also, he knows that I¡¯m concerned about you and yet couldn¡¯t contact you, that¡¯s why he told me all these things. He understandspletely that there¡¯s only you in my heart. Instead, you¡¯re the one who doesn¡¯t understand.¡± Gu Xiaoshan put on an aggrieved expression. Together with his stubble, it made Renzi¡¯s heart ache for him. Renzi¡¯s heart softened, feeling that what Gu Xiaoshan said was reasonable. However, he turned his head away. ¡°I don¡¯t want to listen to your words. You only know how to lie!¡± ¡°You¡¯re the judge. If you want to sentence me to death, you should still listen to my exnation.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t listen, I won¡¯t listen!¡± Although Renzi said that, he did not walk away. He instead bared his feelings, ¡°You will only use those refined tactics of yours and confuse me, why do I have to listen? If you want me to listen to your exnation, you have to be sincere about it.¡± Seeing Renzi¡¯s attitude, Gu Xiaoshan knew his hopes were high. Catching hold of Renzi¡¯s hand, he kissed the back of it. Renzi felt the gentle kiss and blushed, speaking boorishly, ¡°Just say what you want to say, don¡¯t do this! ¡ªYou, you¡¯re so rude!¡± Chapter 89 Chapter 89 Edited byes ¡°It¡¯s because I like you too much.¡± Gu Xiaoshan interlocked his fingers with Renzi¡¯s, twining themselves seamlessly together. ¡°I¡¯m always afraid that things in the past would make you unhappy, so I deliberately concealed them. I¡¯m also scared that you¡¯ll learn that I¡¯m not perfect, and discover that I¡¯m not an ideal lover, and so I never dared to tell you the truth.¡± Renzi¡¯s heart softened further hearing all these, but he still put on a stubborn look. ¡°Bullshit! What you¡¯re saying is all bullshit! Ever since we were young, you¡¯ve always tricked me, and yed me for a fool. You¡¯re just full of wicked ideas, and lying to everyone. You¡¯re calcting and stingy, why would I ever think that you¡¯re perfect? Am I an idiot?¡± Gu Xiaoshan choked, and could neitherugh nor cry. He only nodded a momentter, ¡°I¡¯m the idiot, I actually thought that you¡¯ll think I¡¯m perfect. Seems like in your eyes, I have quite a lot of ws.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t say that either,¡± Renzi suddenly felt that his words had gone overboard. ¡°You also have many virtues.¡± Gu Xiaoshan bit his smile back and nodded. ¡°Yes, I finally understand that when you love a person, you should ept his ws, as well as not to be afraid of revealing them.¡± Renzi¡¯s heart was sweet as honey, but still felt an anxiety within him. ¡°But... but I was the one who forced the rtionship on you. Can you really like me?¡± ¡°No, this rtionship isn¡¯t forced.¡± Gu Xiaoshan spoke remorsefully, ¡°My feelings for you are sincere. I¡¯ve always cared about you very much, and wanted to be friends with you forever. After all these years, you should know how I treat you. Could this be faked?¡± Renzi recalled everything Gu Xiaoshan had done for him and was visibly moved, but he could not help being suspicious. ¡°But that¡¯s not love?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s just that I¡¯ve never thought about the possibility of ¡®love¡¯.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled slightly, ¡°You¡¯ve asked me, why would I suddenly agree to be in a rtionship with you? Do you think I¡¯ve never thought of asking, why would you suddenly decide to pursue me?¡± Renzi too was taken aback. This question was truly difficult to answer. Was it because of a dream? Because he had dreamt that he was a couple with Gu Xiaoshan in 2028, and so he too wanted to be a couple with him in real life. This sort of reason sounded extremely ludicrous. However, it was true. Just like his feelings for Gu Xiaoshan, it came as though it was a joke, but in reality, it was a hundred percent from his heart! Gu Xiaoshan gazed fixedly at Renzi. In his eyes were a glimmering light, like a moon breaking through the clouds. With sudden tears in his eyes, Renzi hugged Gu Xiaoshan tightly. ¡°I also don¡¯t know why, but I suddenly just really love you!¡± Gu Xiaoshan had not thought that he would receive Renzi¡¯s passionate confession at that moment. He was filled with emotions and excitement, tightening his arms around Renzi and spoke lowly, ¡°Me too ¡ª Suddenly, I just love you very much.¡± Leaning on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s shoulder, Renzi smelled that familiar fragrance. He shut his eyes, his eyshes trembling slightly. He had originally still wanted to ask about Mu Chutong, but now he did not care anymore. Ignoring Mu Chutong¡¯s behaviour over the past few days, Renzi too understood that it was impossible that the two still had a love for each other, that they were unable to forget their past romance. There was also no need to mention that Gu Xiaoshan and Mu Chutong used to be engaged. Even if Gu Xiaoshan had been married ¡ª even if Gu Xiaoshan had a child, he did not care! From now on, Gu Xiaoshan loved him, and he too loved Gu Xiaoshan. This was enough. Gu Xiaoshan had ran here straight after his flight. Of course, it was not to visit Mu Chutong. Mu Chutong was also aware of that, and asked him if he was here to look for Renzi. Gu Xiaoshan said, ¡°He¡¯s now probably still angry. If he sees me, he might just turn around and leave. I¡¯ll go hide in the kitchte first. Later on, you just let hime in, I¡¯ll exin everything to him, and dissolve our misunderstanding.¡± ¡°Sure, then first keep all the knives in the kitchte away. Just in case you start fighting, the scene would turn bloody. Although this is a hospital, and there are medical personnel on hand, I¡¯m still a businessman and it¡¯s unlucky for me to see blood. I don¡¯t want to spoil my luck.¡± ¡°We will definitely not argue, and it¡¯s impossible for us to start fighting physically. But don¡¯t worry, I also have something important to do, and I won¡¯t take too long. Once I¡¯ve exined everything to him, I¡¯ll immediately have to return to deal with some matters. We won¡¯t affect your rest.¡± Mu Chutong then let Gu Xiaoshan go into the kitchte, andter found an excuse to get the visiting Renzi in there. On his bed, Mu Chutong waited for quite some time, but did not see anyoneing out. Have they not cleared their misunderstanding yet? That Gu Xiaoshan is always beating around the bush, how can little President Ren stand it? Dawdling about like this, they¡¯re disturbing me from reading the financial reports! As such, Mu Chutong got off the bed and headed to the door of the kitchte. Pressing his ear against the door, he eavesdropped¡ª ¡°Don¡¯t, don¡¯t do this,¡± Renzi said. ¡°Tongzi is still outside, he will most likely hear it.¡± The sound of running water appeared. Gu Xiaoshan had turned on the tap. ¡°Now, with the cover of water, he won¡¯t be able to hear anything.¡± Huh? Is this what I think it is? Are they serious? Mu Chutong secretly cracked open the door to see Gu Xiaoshan ce Renzi on the kitchen counter. Gu Xiaoshan had his back facing the door, his clothes neat and tidy, while Renzi¡¯s pants had already fallen onto the floor. However, Mu Chutong could not see anything, only that Renzi¡¯s legs were wrapped around Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s body. They were bare, with a pair of white briefs hanging off the right foot ¡ª Mu Chutong immediately covered his eyes and closed the door. Didn¡¯t Gu Xiaoshan say that he had something important to deal with, that he wouldn¡¯t take too long? Also, didn¡¯t he say that he wouldn¡¯t affect my rest? ¡°Ahhhhh¡ª Mmmmmm ahhhh¡ª¡± Mu Chutong put on a pair of ear plugs and sat on the bed, conscientiously reading the financial reports. He too did not notice a message that appeared on his phone. ¡°Jiu Man is here in the country, you best be careful.¡± However, he could still see it the next day. That day, Shu Jingyi had got people to beat Mu Chutong up. It was unclear if it was because Mu Chutong had vexed him, and he wanted to teach him a lesson, or was it because Shu Jingyi had wanted to get him away so that it would be easier for him to do something to Renzi. However, it was undeniable that Shu Jingyi¡¯s subordinates had hit Mu Chutong. It was not that Mu Chutong could not be hit. It was just that Shu Jingyi was afraid that his n on making a cuckold out of Gu Xiaoshan would be affected, and so pretended to be very astonished and apologetic. He gave Renzi a call, ¡°I¡¯ve already investigated. That damned subordinate of mine said that he could not watch Mu Chutong be impertinent towards me, and so dragged him into the stairwell and warned him to be a bit more polite. With Mu Chutong¡¯s sharp tongue, he then scolded him back, and they got angry, so things turned for the worse. I¡¯ve already sternly punished the two of them, but I still feel very apologetic!¡± Renzi frowned. When he evaluated Shu Jingyi¡¯s actions ¡°maliciously¡±, he felt that his words wereplete bullshit, that all this was just a sham. Renzi recalled about the Tan Zhugui incident, and so was very disgusted. Shu Jingyi did not get a response from Renzi, and started putting on a bigger act. ¡°You probably don¡¯t know that in Country C, it¡¯s verymon to lynch people. My subordinates have yet to get used to being here, and so acted like this. I sincerely apologise.¡± Renzi only said, ¡°But why are you apologising to me? Shouldn¡¯t you be apologising to Tongzi?¡± Shu Jingyi smiled, ¡°Of course, of course. I¡¯ve kept wanting to look for an opportunity to apologise to him over the past few days, but he¡¯s angry and refuses to see me. So, I thought about asking you to be our mediator! As they say, it¡¯s better to get rid of an enmity than to hold on to it. I¡¯ve had many misunderstandings with him in the past, but since we¡¯re now business partners, are we going to continue being at odds with each other? He¡¯s not afraid of spoiling our harmony, but is he not afraid of spoiling his fortune?¡± Renzi then told him, ¡°Fine, but I have to see if he¡¯s willing to or not.¡± ¡°Of course,¡± Shu Jingyi replied. ¡°Hepletely grasps the concept of friendliness being conducive to the sess of business. If you let him understand that, he would definitely be willing.¡± Renzi hung up the phone and informed Mu Chutong about it. Mu Chutong sneered, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you ask him forpensation?¡± Renzi was taken aback, he really had not consider it. Of course, when Yu Yunren, Mu Chutong and Shu Jingyi sat down together, Mu Chutong definitely mentioned about thepensation. Naturally, Shu Jingyi was full of apologies, saying that he wouldpensate him, he definitely would, and no matter how much it was, he would make thepensation. Mu Chutongughed, ¡°Respected Young Master, your business is now so big, it won¡¯t be difficult for you to pay 10 times the amount, right?¡± ¡°Of course, of course.¡± In front of Renzi, Shu Jingyi could not blow up, and he agreed instantly. Who would have guessed that Mu Chutong would pull out the medical bill, the hospitalisation bill, and all sorts of receipts for various nutrient supplements from his pocket and pped them on the table. He also ced a long-prepared expense report on top, and said, ¡°Since it¡¯s 10 times, then that¡¯s very easy. Just add a 0 to the back of the total sum and it¡¯s done.¡± Shu Jingyi was stunned. Mu Chutong pointed at the subordinate behind Shu Jingyi. ¡°Idiot, why are you still standing there? Get the respected young master a pen, he needs to write a cheque!¡± The fees had definitely been adulterated. Mu Chutong had most definitely added quite a fair bit of expenses to them. However, Yu Yunren was next to them, staring at him with a big pair of pure and innocent eyes. Shu Jingyi could not say anything, and only rummaged through his pockets. He pretended to not be able to find anything, andughed, ¡°We¡¯re here for a meal today. Renzi didn¡¯t mention anything, and so I really didn¡¯t bring my chequebook along.¡± Mu Chutongughed as well. ¡°Yes, yes, yes, that happens frequently. I guessed that that might happen as well.¡± Mu Chutong then retrieved a point-of-sale machine from his bag. ¡°You can swipe your card.¡± Shu Jingyi froze. Renzi only widened his eyes, saying, ¡°Mr Shu, you didn¡¯t bring your card as well? Then I¡¯ll help you swipe mine first.¡± Renzi then reached for his ck card. Naturally, Shu Jingyi did not think that the innocent Renzi was making a fool out of him as well. He smiled, ¡°No, since I said that I would treat you to a meal, how could I have not brought my card? Then, what sort of person would I be?¡± Shu Jingyi then swiped his card. Mu Chutong saw that the money had entered his ounts, and had a big smile on his face. ¡°The respected young master is truly frank! Come, let me drink to you!¡± Mu Chutong drank. Shu Jingyi drank as well, then it was Yu Yunren¡¯s turn to drink to him. Yu Yunren had a strong tolerance for alcohol, while Mu Chutong excused himself from drinking as he was still an invalid. It was extremely easy for the two of them to get Shu Jingyi drunk. However, Shu Jingyi was not afraid. First, his alcohol tolerance was also good, and second, Shu Jingyi waspletely not on guard against Renzi. Third, and most importantly, Shu Jingyi had his people with him. There was no need to be afraid of Mu Chutong and Renzi at all. Chapter 90 Chapter 90 Edited byes Shu Jingyi was really made to drink quite a fair bit, and he seemed a little drunk. Mu Chutong held onto Shu Jingyi, saying, ¡°Let me bring you inside to rest.¡± Although drunk, Shu Jingyi was still aware of what was going on. He waved his hand and rejected him. ¡°You¡¯re injured, it¡¯s too much trouble for you.¡± Renzi then said, ¡°I¡¯ll bring you in then.¡± Shu Jingyi was of course very willing. Renzi supported Shu Jingyi into a room to rest. With the excuse of being drunk, Shu Jingyi caught hold of Renzi and fell into bed with him. Renzi was extremely shock, hurriedly trying to push Shu Jingyi away. He did not expect that Shu Jingyi to be so strong, his hand caught in Shu Jingyi¡¯s grip. Shu Jingyi spoke, ¡°I¡¯ve always wanted to say this, but never dared to say it. I really like you... But you have someone, and I don¡¯t dare¡ª¡± Renzi¡¯s stomach was rolling, the nausea that he felt after being assaulted by He Jun again welled up in him. However, this time he was not as panicked as before, only lifting his hand and pping Shu Jingyi across the face. Shu Jingyi did not expect that Renzi would suddenly hit him. He was leaning in very closely, and his head rang with the p. As he was also drunk, all he could see were stars, and he fell back onto the bed. Renzi held on to his anger. ¡°Mr Shu, you¡¯ve drank too much. Rest well.¡± Shu Jingyi knew that his actions had angered Renzi. He then kept silent and started to feign drunkenness, closing his eyes and pretending to fall dead asleep, thinking that he would just wake up the next day and pretend that nothing had happened. Shu Jingyi was actually quite dizzy from the alcohol. At first he was still pretending as hey on the bed, but as time went on he really fell asleep. When he woke up in the middle of the night, his hand stretched out and touched something smooth. Startled, he sat up on the bed. Pulling the nket away, he saw a nude man next to him. The naked man was very good looking, but he smelt strongly of alcohol. It was clear that just like him, the man was drunk. Shu Jingyi did not understand what was going on, but he knew this was a trap. Without even pulling his pants on, he grabbed his clothes and ran, but was caught when he opened the door. The reason was that Gu Xiaoshan had brought a few men along and stopped him. ¡°Mr Shu, you¡¯re really too much! The previous time, Brother Jiu Man had already given you a chance, but you still haven¡¯t got rid of this habit of yours? Do you still want your leg?¡± Hearing the name Jiu Man, Shu Jingyi instantly got a headache. ¡°What? What did you say?¡± Gu Xiaoshan patted Shu Jingyi on the face. ¡°Jiu Man scorned the little lover you touched for being dirty, and didn¡¯t want him anymore. The one inside is Jiu Man¡¯s new pet.¡± Shu Jingyi was extremely astounded. ¡°Am I supposed to believe you? Shouldn¡¯t his new pet be in Country C?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°I¡¯m discussing a partnership with Jiu Man. He¡¯s very interested, but he still wants to see the capability of the Gu empire for himself, and so I invited him here. You still don¡¯t know?¡± Shu Jingyi did hear about this matter, and it had made him rather concerned. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hunting licenses in City O were provided by Shu Jingyi, and the casino license for their new project was also under Shu Jingyi. Hence, Shu Jingyi was not the slightest bit afraid of Gu Xiaoshan at all, and brazenly tried to snatch his man without any respect for him. He knew that for a foreigner like Gu Xiaoshan, if he wanted to expand in Country C, he needed a backer. As such, Shu Jingyi deliberately put on airs. However, he did not expect that Gu Xiaoshan would now directly liaise with Jiu Man. If this worked out, then Shu Jingyi would be out of the equation. Gu Xiaoshan continued, ¡°This is the best hotel under the Gu empire, of course I¡¯ll put them up here. Jiu Man is now ying cards upstairs! If you don¡¯t believe me, why don¡¯t I let Jiu Man talk to you himself, whether that one inside the room is his pet?¡± Shu Jingyi really did not know whether to believe him or not. Gu Xiaoshan then made a call on loudspeaker mode, and Jiu Man¡¯s voice rang out, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Shu Jingyi got an instant headache hearing Jiu Man¡¯s voice. Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°I heard someone said that there¡¯s amotion going on in Room A3112, I was wondering if it was Brother Xiaoyu making a drunken fuss.¡± Jiu Man spoke, ¡°Let him fuss! Don¡¯t bother with him!¡± ¡°Yes, yes. However, I still have to go take a look. I¡¯ll be back soon to continue ying cards with you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s only a small matter!¡± Jiu Man said. Gu Xiaoshan only smiled, then ended the call. Shu Jingyi had a lingering fear of Jiu Man¡¯s brutality. He panicked, but as he was a person who had been through various sorts of trouble, he carefully thought it through, thenughed, ¡°I don¡¯t believe it! To get Jiu Man¡¯s trust, you must have spent quite a lot of effort, right? You wouldn¡¯t use his lover as a joke to just get back at me!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a joke!¡± Gu Xiaoshan chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m also not the one who slept with his lover. It¡¯s you. Also, you¡¯re a previous offender. I¡¯m now his business partner, who do you think he¡¯ll believe?¡± Cold sweat dripped down Shu Jingyi¡¯s face. After considering it, he finally understood and sneered, ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect this! A simple and pure person like Renzi could actually learn to do such things from you. He actually learnt how to lead me into a trap?¡± ¡°You¡¯re clearly the one who taught him this!¡± Gu Xiaoshan got angry hearing him mention Renzi, lifting his leg up and giving him a kick. ¡°How would he know about such wretched things in the first ce! It¡¯s all because of a scum like you!¡± Shu Jingyi was suddenly kicked, but as he was used to fighting, he did not really feel the pain. He only mocked, ¡°A decent, proper president actually has a hand in such an illegal matter just to get back at me on his little boyfriend¡¯s behalf? You¡¯re unable to watch over him properly, and yet you¡¯re ming me?¡± Gu Xiaoshan too felt that he had lost hisposure just now, and so patted Shu Jingyi¡¯s face harshly, smiling at him. ¡°Sorry, I lost myposure just now. Since you¡¯re so good with words, you can just talk to Brother Jiu Man yourself!¡± Shu Jingyi¡¯s knees turned weak, but he did his best to look calm. ¡°This is your territory. For something like this to happen here, you¡¯re responsible for some of it. Let¡¯s just settle this privately!¡± Gu Xiaoshan was waiting for Shu Jingyi to say this. ¡°Privately? How do you want to settle this privately?¡± Shu Jingyi himself had trapped Renzi in a case of ¡°seizing the yellow legged-chicken¡±. Now, he had also fallen for the same trap. Resigned, Shu Jingyi could only sign the agreement that Gu Xiaoshan had prepared, pulling out from their partnership peacefully, but he had to leave the casino license with Gu Xiaoshan. At that time, Shu Jingyi¡¯s mind was whirling. Still drunk, his judgement was not on point, and he was in the midst of a shock. When he returned and thought over it carefully, he kept feeling that there were too many ws in the situation. Jiu Man was such a ferocious person, no matter how much Gu Xiaoshan wanted to get back at him on Renzi¡¯s behalf, he would not dare to really use Jiu Man¡¯s new pet as a bait. When he investigated, he then learnt that the naked man lying next to him then truly was not Jiu Man¡¯s new pet. As for Shu Jingyi¡¯s two subordinates, at first, they were standing on guard outside the door. However, after learning that Jiu Man had appeared outside the hotel, they too got a shock. Gu Xiaoshan warned them not to appear in front of Jiu Man, and invited them into the room next door to hide. In any case, Shu Jingyi was sleeping in the room, nothing major should happen. The two subordinates agreed, and so went along with the suggestions of Gu Xiaoshan, the wily fox. And so, Shu Jingyi was repaid with the same badger game. It was the first time Renzi had done something bad like this. He was quite anxious. After getting Shu Jingyi drunk, he returned to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s apartment in a fluster, not knowing what to do. Gu Xiaoshan only returned the next day. Hearing the door open, Renzi ran out as though he was Ha-cube, hugging Gu Xiaoshan. Smelling the alcohol and cigarettes on him, he asked, ¡°You¡¯ve entertained your clients the entire night?¡± Gu Xiaoshan removed his coat, smiling, ¡°Jiu Man is really full of energy.¡± ¡°Then Shu Jingyi...¡± ¡°Everything went ording to our n.¡± Gu Xiaoshan caught hold of Renzi¡¯s hand, kissing Renzi on his forehead, ¡°You¡¯re really amazing!¡± ¡°Me, me?¡± Renzi looked at Gu Xiaoshan, notprehending. Gu Xiaoshanughed. ¡°This time, everything went so smoothly all thanks to you. You¡¯re the big enabler of our sess.¡± Renzi was embarrassed. ¡°You¡¯re lying, aren¡¯t you? You¡¯re so smart... And Tongzi as well, he¡¯s also very sharp-witted. Even without me, you¡¯ll be able to find a way to cause Shu Jingyi trouble.¡± ¡°How could it be that easy? Shu Jingyi is so shrewd, it¡¯s difficult to deceive him. It¡¯s you who made him lower his guard.¡± Renziughed hearing that. ¡°Doesn¡¯t that mean I¡¯m the slyest one of all?¡± ¡°Yes, you¡¯re the most impressive one.¡± Gu Xiaoshan kissed Renzi¡¯s face, ¡°No matter how astute I am, I would never be able to get the better of you.¡± Renzi wrapped his arms around Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s shoulders. ¡°It¡¯s really the first time I did something like this...¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is it prickling at your conscience?¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s brows knitted. ¡°No, it¡¯s the opposite. ¡° Renzi¡¯s eyes curved in a smile, ¡°I feel like I¡¯ve worked off my anger.¡± Gu Xiaoshan too was relieved. Renziughed and continued, ¡°It¡¯s actually quite fun.¡± Gu Xiaoshan pinched Renzi on his nose. ¡°You¡¯ve learnt to be bad.¡± Renzi considered it, but did not reply, his unhappiness evident on his face. Gu Xiaoshan noticed it and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You¡¯re unhappy?¡± ¡°Tongzi says that you¡¯ve all always protected me because you were afraid I¡¯ll get hurt, and I¡¯ll lose my innocence. Now that I¡¯ve ¡®lost my innocence¡¯, would you feel that I¡¯m bad, and not good anymore?¡± Gu Xiaoshan burst outughing. ¡°What are youughing about?¡± Renzi was earnestly worried about this. ¡°Looking at you now, you¡¯re still far from ¡®losing your innocence¡¯!¡± Gu Xiaoshan held Renzi¡¯s shoulders, ¡°Why would it be bad? I¡¯ll say that it¡¯s even better.¡± Gu Xiaoshan thenid a kiss on those pouting lips. The two of them twined intimately for a bit, but because of the smell of alcohol and cigarettes on Gu Xiaoshan, he went to take a shower. When he was done, he no longer had the interest he had before. He had been busy for the past few days, and even stayed up the entire night. As he pushed through the day, he still had some energy, but now, in a rxed environment, he was exhausted, and fell asleep once he hit his bed. Seeing this, Renzi tucked Gu Xiaoshan under the nket, adjusted the temperature of the air-conditioning, and sat next to him reading. However, in less than three minutes, Renzi got tired of the book. He then picked up his phone and scrolled through it, and it was way more interesting. By the time Gu Xiaoshan had enough rest and woke up, it was past noon. Getting up from the bed, he headed downstairs to see Renzi decorating the kennel. Hearing a noise, Renzi came out from the kennel with two dog toys in his hands, ¡°You¡¯re awake?¡± Gu Xiaoshan tugged at the toys. ¡°What¡¯s going on? You¡¯re even ying with Ha-cube¡¯s toys?¡± Renzi exined, ¡°I¡¯m throwing away those that have been damaged by him. I was thinking, now that we¡¯re staying here, I can¡¯t leave Ha-cube back at home. I should bring him over, if not, he would feel sad when he can¡¯t see me.¡± ¡°Does Ha-cube know how to be sad?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed at him for thinking too much. ¡°No matter how many days you¡¯re away from him, he would still eat and drink like the usual. Whoever leaves, he would still carry on, even if it¡¯s you.¡± Renzi was unhappy hearing that, but Gu Xiaoshan stroked his face as he continued, ¡°Instead, I¡¯m the one who can¡¯t carry on without you.¡± Renzi¡¯s upset instantly changed into joy, and his heart was overwhelmed with sweetness. Gu Xiaoshan ruffled through Renzi¡¯s hair. He still says he has learnt to be bad, and has lost his innocence. Isn¡¯t he still the same as usual? Chapter 91 Chapter 91 Renzi instead said, ¡°Then fine, I¡¯m the one who misses Ha-cube, alright? You¡¯re always so busy, I¡¯m so bored being all alone.¡± Gu Xiaoshan felt a little guilty, but he teased Renzi, ¡°You¡¯re also not a housewife, why are you staying at home all alone? Can¡¯t you go out for a walk? If not, you can even go to work, President Ren!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk about going to work, I get a headache each time you mention work.¡± Renzi shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m just a person who¡¯s unsuitable for work!¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°Then you¡¯re suitable for singing karaoke and dancing? Wine parties?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t go to such ces anymore, but you also won¡¯t let me be with anyone alone. I really don¡¯t know what I should do.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because you don¡¯t make good friends.¡± ¡°You¡¯re saying that about me?¡± Renzi snorted, ¡°I¡¯m now good friends with Tongzi. So, can I go out and y with him?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed again. ¡°I clearly remembered that you used to even be jealous of him. You¡¯re now good friends?¡± ¡°You only love me, who am I going to be jealous about?¡± His tone was self-righteous, but it gave Gu Xiaoshan an iparable sense of sweetness. Gu Xiaoshan hugged Renzi, ¡°Yes, I only love you. You don¡¯t have to be jealous of anyone.¡± Gu Xiaoshan then paused before continuing, ¡°Then you¡¯ll no longer mind that I was once engaged to him?¡± Renzi thought about it. ¡°When you mention it, I do feel somewhat ufortable. However, he has already said that it was a misunderstanding.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°You¡¯re only listening to him? You won¡¯t listen to what I have to say? If I don¡¯t mention it, you wouldn¡¯t ask?¡± Renzi pondered, ¡°It slipped my mind.¡± Gu Xiaoshan could only surrender. He took away the dog toys in Renzi¡¯s hands, tugging Renzi over to the couch and sat down. ¡°As a couple, we should still be honest with each other. Even if you didn¡¯t ask, I should tell you about it. This would prevent any feelings of animosity from growing between us, and make things worse in the future.¡± Renzi sat there in a daze. ¡°So, were you engaged to him?¡± ¡°At that time, we were only amusing ourselves with each other ¡ª this may sound very unseemly, but you¡¯ve seen how I was like in the past. So, you¡¯ll understand that I¡¯m not going overboard when I describe our rtionship this way.¡± Gu Xiaoshan no longer tried to gloss things over. He earnestly and honestly exined, ¡°It wasn¡¯t because of him that¡¯s why I came out of the closet to my father. It was because I just wanted toe out of the closet. Even if it was someone else, I would have done the same too, and made a fuss with my family. I would even... taking a thousand steps back from the situation, even if I wasn¡¯t gay, I would have found something else to make a fuss about.¡± Renzi was extremely astounded. ¡°Why? Hasn¡¯t your family always... always...¡± Renzi too did not know how to continue. He thought about it for a while before forcing out, ¡°Always been quite rule-abiding?¡± ¡°Rule-abiding?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed coldly. ¡°It¡¯s because I had enough, so I wanted to break his rules. I rebelled against him, moving out of the family home, because I wanted to tell him, I would no longer abide with his rules.¡± Renzi understood vaguely. He was silent for a moment, ¡°I understand, is this yourte ¡®rebellious stage¡¯?¡± Hearing thisparison, Gu Xiaoshanughed, but he nodded. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s like that, maybe it isn¡¯t. The rebellious stage is due to the surge of hormones within a person¡¯s body, while my ¡®rebellion¡¯ was due to years of premeditation.¡± ¡°Premeditation?¡± ¡°Maybe it¡¯s not right to say this, but I¡¯ve always thought about the day I would rebel.¡± Gu Xiaoshan sighed, ¡°When the day came, I naturally rebelled. At that time, Father too refused to believe that I really was gay ¡ª or rather, he refused to believe that I was determined to rebel against him. To prove my ¡®seriousness¡¯, I then told him that I wanted to marry Mu Chutong. Father then finally regarded the matter as being very grave, and took my rebellion seriously. You also know what happened after that, he gave money to Mu Chutong and got him to leave. Mu Chutong clearly didn¡¯t sincerely love me as well, only acting along with me in this ¡®Butterfly Lovers¡¯ y.¡± He took the money and left. I too borrowed this excuse and moved out, then did my own things. As such, I should thank Mu Chutong for allowing my rtionship with my father to not be harmed, and for me to continue being filial... until my father looked for you.¡± Renzi was stunned listening to this. Digesting the new information for quite some time, he then said, ¡°So... Mu Chutong and you were only acting, and there wasn¡¯t any true love between the two of you? You were only rebelling?¡± Gu Xiaoshan could neitherugh nor cry about Renzi¡¯sprehension of the matter. He held Renzi¡¯s hand, ¡°You just have to understand that in my heart, there¡¯s only you. Since my father can¡¯t get used to it, then I have to do something about it.¡± Renzi thought over it, but shook his head. ¡°Uncle Gu has epted your sexual orientation, and even epted your rebellion. After so many years, he has supported you in whatever you do, except for our current situation. It must be because he doesn¡¯t believe that I can make you happy, and that¡¯s why he¡¯s against me! Then, as long as I can prove myself to him, he won¡¯t object against us anymore! Like this, your father and son rtionship wouldn¡¯t suffer!¡± ¡°Father and son rtionship?¡± Gu Xiaoshan sneered. ¡°He only wants to be an elder who has control over everything. You¡¯ll never be able to prove yourself to him! He hasn¡¯t objected against anything I¡¯ve done over the years is because I¡¯ve been following what he nned for me ¡ª to be a businessman who puts profits above everything. However, since I¡¯ve diverted from his ns, he would be angry, and he wants to show his dominance. He said it himself, he wants to find me a partner who can bring me the most advantages. How are you going to prove to him that you¡¯re this partner?¡± Renzi heard the resentment in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s words, and it made him feel shocked and unfamiliar with it. All these years, he had always been very close with the Gu family. Between the Gu father and son, the Gu father and daughter, and the Gu siblings, they looked like they all got along very well with each other ¡ª although Renzi always felt something strange about it. He was unable to express it in words, but it felt like the dangers were covered by the calm surface of the sea. Now, Gu Xiaoshan was expressing his thoughts to him, revealing those jagged, ugly rocks, and Renzi was at a loss about what to do. Seeing Renzi¡¯s face, Gu Xiaoshan was regretful. ¡°I know, what I¡¯ve said would make you uneasy. So, I was always unwilling to talk to you about it... But...¡± ¡°No, no.¡± Renzi shook his head, and instead consoled Gu Xiaoshan. ¡°I¡¯m just a little astonished. I¡¯m very happy that you¡¯re sharing your feelings with me.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled gently. ¡°I know, you¡¯re the best. It¡¯s me who¡¯s not the good one, and my family isn¡¯t good as well.¡± ¡°No, no,¡± Renzi continued shaking his head like a rattle. ¡°I keep feeling that your father isn¡¯t just like that. Maybe, he¡¯s still concerned about your happiness. Everyone says that my father is stubborn, and your father is flexible. However, I feel that on some matters, your father may be stubborn to the point of paranoia, just that no one knows about it. Whether it¡¯s your father or my father, they both hope that we¡¯ll be happy. It¡¯s only that their understanding of happiness is different.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°No matter what their understanding of happiness is, they shouldn¡¯t force it on us.¡± Renzi had nothing to say in reply. ¡°You don¡¯t have to prove to him that you can make me happy.¡± Gu Xiaoshan held Renzi¡¯s hand, ¡°You¡¯re mine, it¡¯s enough that I feel happy.¡± Renzi was very touched. He crouched down and undid Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s pants, offering him a tribute of love. Gu Xiaoshan eximed. Although Renzi was not particrly clever, he was still very hardworking. Diligence would make up for ack of natural talent, and Renzi¡¯s skills were improving tremendously. Happy. Ah, happy. Ah, happy happy happy ah.... Ah... Happiness has exploded. Renzi wiped his mouth. Hmm, so thick. Later on, not only did Renzi moved into Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s apartment, he brought Ha-cube with him as well. Old Mister Yu was quite reluctant, ¡°Would this dog be unhappy moving to a strange ce?¡± The butler smiled, ¡°Did Old Mister forget? Ha-cube often went to Young Master Gu¡¯s ce too. Every time Young Master Gues over, Ha-cube is very happy as well.¡± ¡°That vixen!¡± Old Mister Yu snorted, ¡°He only knows seduction! He doesn¡¯t even let go of a dog!¡± The butler could only go along with Old Mister Yu, ¡°Yes, Young Master Gu is a vixen.¡± Old Mister Yu thought about something. ¡°However, has he settled the issue with his dad? He can¡¯t let my son suffer under that old thing!¡± Chapter 92 Chapter 92 Old Mister Gu did not expect that not long after Gu Xiaoshan returned from O City, things would change. Just like usual, he met Gu Xiaoshan in that private club. The furnishings of the tearoom remained exactly the same, and Old Mister Gu was still sitting by the same carved table. As usual, Gu Xiaoshan opened the door right on the dot, showing his control over his time management ¡ª this too was a habit he had unknowingly gained under Old Mister Gu. Precision, self-discipline, briskness. Old Mister Gu nced at the stool next to him, smiling, ¡°You¡¯re here? Take a seat!¡± This time, Gu Xiaoshan did something out of the routine. He did not choose the lower stool, but took a seat on the other side of the table. Pouring a cup of tea for himself, he sat on an equal level with his father. Old Mister Gu was taken aback, but he did notment about it. ¡°Your handling of the mountain fire in O City wasn¡¯t too bad.¡± ¡°Of course. After all, I¡¯m the president.¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied with a smile. Old Mister Gu too smiled, ¡°Only, why has there been such a major change in the project? You¡¯ve actually kicked Shu Jingyi out in less than two days?¡± ¡°No, he stepped out willingly.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled lightly, ¡°Didn¡¯t you see that agreement? He signed it himself, and even felt very apologetic for ¡®breaking the contract¡¯, and is willing topensate us. However, in my opinion, we should go easy on him. We don¡¯t need him topensate anything, just as long as he can leave us the license for the casino, everything is fine. Didn¡¯t we work with him just for this?¡± ¡°Then what about our hunting licenses in O City?¡± ¡°That¡¯s about to expire as well. Wouldn¡¯t it be more convenient for us to liaise with Jiu Man directly? We also wouldn¡¯t have to pay the middleman fees!¡± ¡°You¡¯re getting more brisk in handling matters,¡± Old Mister Gu chuckled. The corner of his wrinkled mouth curved slightly, ¡°However, such a big decision, you didn¡¯t discuss it in a board meeting?¡± ¡°I feel that my decision was very good. Also, the board of directors has impeded me too much, it¡¯s affected my overall nning.¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s words became direct. A cup of tea in his hand, his smile was extremely harmless looking. Old Mister Gu¡¯s heart gave a thump. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Ah, I said it wrongly. I¡¯ve just finished dealing with Tang Guoguo¡¯s final arrangements today... You know as well, just arge inheritance, the disputes and procedures are very cumbersome. It¡¯s finally done today, and I¡¯ve inherited everything of hers ¡ª including her shares of the Gu empire.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± It was the same sentence, but Old Mister Gu¡¯s voice was not as steady as before. He clearly did not dare believe that Gu Xiaoshan would take this step. ¡°You haven¡¯t been in charge for many years, and you¡¯ve progressed in age as well. However, it¡¯s not the same for me.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Old Mister Gu¡¯s voice was now higher pitched. ¡°Many of the shareholders have more faith in me,¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled faintly. ¡°Together with my original percentage, and the percentage Tang Guoguo left to me...¡± ¡°Enough!¡± Old Mister Gu¡¯s voice turned sharp, the sound unlike one that an old man would make. Listening to it, it was somewhat pitiable. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s heart ached a little. Old Mister Gu fell silent, staring at Gu Xiaoshan with murky eyes. Gu Xiaoshan was young and fit, he was popr with people, and to be able to gather enough shareholders to support him, it was not surprising. Adding Tang Guoguo¡¯s shares to his, Gu Xiaoshan had around 30% of the shares, and Old Mister Gu had 33.3%. With Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s years of umted reputation, it was nothing for him to garner the support of a few shareholders to bring him over 33.3%. Old Mister Gu smiled coldly. ¡°I did not think that you would be so impetuous. If you thought this way, you should have set up a meeting with the board of directors, and kick me out of the board. Doing that, you would have been prepared. Now, telling me all this, are you not just alerting the enemy? You think I¡¯ll have no way of dealing with this?¡± ¡°You¡¯re right. If I wanted to force you out of the board, I would have sprung this upon you,¡± Gu Xiaoshan spoke lightly. ¡°The reason why I didn¡¯t do that is because I don¡¯t n on doing so.¡± Old Mister Gu¡¯s eyes narrowed as he studied his son ¡ª this familiar yet foreign son. ¡°So, what do you mean?¡± ¡°What I mean is that as a family, harmony is the most important thing. It¡¯s the same thing in business.¡± Gu Xiaoshan finished his tea and stood up. ¡°I still have work, and I need to go back. After all, I am now cing importance on a proper work-life bnce. I¡¯ll need to focus on my work, and after work, I¡¯ll live properly with Renzi.¡± Old Mister Gu pped the table. He used quite a lot of force, and the cups on the table nearly tipped over. Gu Xiaoshan was startled. He really did not think that his father would lose hisposure like this. ¡°You fool!¡± Old Mister Gu scolded loudly. Gu Xiaoshan was shocked just now. Now, he was extremely shocked. Old Mister Gu had always been self-restrained and gracious. Towards his family, he had always behaved politely, with a trace of distance. When had he ever expressed himself in such a manner? Old Mister Gu¡¯s voice quivered, ¡°I¡¯m doing this all for your own good! You want thepany, just take it! With your ability, why would I be unwilling to hand it over to you? However, how can you hand your life¡¯s happiness over to that unreliable casanova? Are you crazy? You want to end up in the same situation as me?¡± Gu Xiaoshan could not be anymore astounded, and he took a step back. He suddenly recalled what Renzi had said, that Old Mister Gu was only worried about his happiness, and hence took such underhand actions. Gu Xiaoshan thought wryly, Renzi this fool has actually gotten it right. How did a self-proimed intelligent person like me not thought about this? No, no, it was not that he had not thought about it, but he did not want to think about it in this direction. He wanted a reasonable excuse to hurt his father, to take revenge on his iciness and harshness towards him over the years. To a certain degree, his father and him were very alike. After the explosion, the atmosphere fell silent. Just like how they had always been, they never revealed their true feelings to the other, and they had alwaysmunicated rationally, keeping in mind their interests and profits to be gained. Looking at each other, a young man and an old man stood by the carved windowttice. The afternoon sun shone in through the window, and the branches of the Brazilian ironwood tree swayed gently with the wind. Dust floated through the air. After some time, Gu Xiaoshan spoke up, ¡°We¡¯re both very serious about each other. It¡¯s not like what you¡¯re worried about.¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s voice was tense. Old Mister Gu shook his head slightly, ¡°How am I supposed to believe that?¡± ¡°With time,¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied. ¡°Time will prove everything.¡± Old Mister Gu raised his eyes, looking at Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan also watched him with a profound gaze. However, the gentleness in his eyes contrasted with the sharpness of his voice. He spoke with a determined, nearly heartless tone, ¡°But, Renzi doesn¡¯t need to prove anything to you.¡± Renzi did not need to prove to anyone that he had already changed, and was now a loyal lover. Same went for Gu Xiaoshan. They trusted each other, loved each other, and that was more than enough. People who knew their rtionship, most of them actually maintained an attitude simr to that of Old Mister Gu. They believed that these two profligate rich young masters would notst long together. However, few were like Old Mister Gu, insisting that it would definitely be Yu Yunren who would be the issue. Many of them felt that Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s attractiveness was superior, and he might be the first one to cheat. The two of them did not exin anything to others. Just like what Gu Xiaoshan said, they did not need to waste their effort exining anything. Time would prove everything. The first couple of years they were together, many people talked about them. Gradually, after five years, six years, seven, eight years passed, everyone saw them as a model couple then. Now, it was already ten years, and in everyone¡¯s eyes, they were an inseparable couple. After that meeting with Gu Xiaoshan, Old Mister Gu no longer involved himself in his son¡¯s matters ¡ª not only in his love life, but in thepany as well. Old Mister Gu¡¯s attitude towards Yu Yunren was as friendly as before, as though he had never disdained him. Renzi too then behaved the same, treating him like a dear elder, respecting him, and they were in harmony. Renzi would also asionally go over to the Gu home with Gu Xiaoshan and stay over for a few days. However, he was unable to fit in with the atmosphere of this family, and every time, he would be quite aggrieved. It would be unjust to say that Old Mister Gu and Gu Xiaowu did not treat him nicely. In fact, both Old Mister Gu and Gu Xiaowu did take care of him. It was just that staying in the Gu home, he felt ufortable, probably because they had nothing inmon. Gu Xiaoshan consoled Renzi, ¡°It¡¯s fine, our family¡¯s like this.¡± In truth, Gu Xiaoshan also was not used to it when they stayed over in the Yu home. Old Mister Yu and Yu Yuntao of course would not be impolite to Gu Xiaoshan. After so many years, they too saw him as family, and their courtesies towards him was not a pretence, but sincere. Still, Gu Xiaoshan could not get used to the Yu family¡¯s atmosphere, and so every time he went over to stay, he did it perfunctorily. In the end, the times they spent together alone were still the mostfortable. asionally, Gu Xiaoshan would too take some time off and travel with Renzi. However, he would usually only take about a week¡¯s off, and would not spend too much time away from work. After all, Gu Xiaoshan did have many things to take care of, and Renzi waspletely understanding of that. This time, in Country C, Gu Xiaoshan had taken a month¡¯s off work to apany Renzi, overwhelming him. What made Renzi even more startled was that he discovered that out of the entire month, twenty of those days had been enjoyed by the Renzi from ten years ago. On the twenty-first morning of their vacation, Renzi woke up and finally understood everything. The moment he fell in love with Gu Xiaoshan in 2028, it was not a dream, but reality. It was not a ridiculous dream ¡ª the truth was even more ridiculous, he had time-travelled! So, he shuffled out of the bedroom in slippers and looked at the worried Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Ah, it¡¯s fine, I remember everything now.¡± Gu Xiaoshan observed Yu Yunren doubtfully. ¡°You remembered everything?¡± Gu Xiaoshan recalled how Renzi did not seem quite right over the past twenty days, as though he really had lost his memories. Yesterday, Renzi had even promised him to go see the doctor, and yet he remembered everything this morning? Gu Xiaoshan asked, ¡°What did you remember?¡± His tone was as though he was interrogating him. Renzi was no longer the muddleheaded person of ten years ago. He was now already very familiar with Gu Xiaoshan, and could even asionally y pranks on him. Renzi pulled on Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s hand, ¡°We¡¯ll be going to Tongzi¡¯s banquet in two days.¡± Gu Xiaoshan saw how calm and collected Renzi was, that he behaved just like usual, and gradually felt relieved. ¡°So you were really pretending to be amnesiac to fool me?¡± Renzi blinked. ¡°Take a guess?¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s head hurt. ¡°If it¡¯s true, then this is the most sessful one out of the many lousy and stupid pranks you¡¯ve tried to pull on me in so many years!¡± In the end, Gu Xiaoshan cancelled the doctor¡¯s appointment and made a call to arrange for the resumption of that day¡¯s itinerary. On the day when they were supposed to attend Mu Chutong¡¯s banquet, Renzi woke up early in the morning. Combing his hair as he looked through his clothes, he asked, ¡°Look, what do you think about this suit?¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°This is a banquet hosted by Mu Chutong, you n on robbing him of his spotlight?¡± Renziughed, ¡°Of course!¡± Renzi picked up the gilded invitation, reading the words on it, ¡°I¡¯ve spent a lot of money to hold this party in a castle. May the guests pay attention to their image. It¡¯s best if everyone dresses like a prince, if not, don¡¯t me me for not weing you!¡± Renzi then wore the tuxedo made out of jacquard weave that he had prepared. From his shirt, vest, to his coat, it was aplete set. In the chest of the deep ck coat was a dragonfly jewelled brooch. Looking at his reflection in the mirror, he was a little worried that he would overshadow the host. Turning around, he saw Gu Xiaoshan walking out from the coatroom. He was dressed in a suit of purple-blue ombre, the colour as though out of a mermaid fantasy. Renzi was taken aback, ¡°Are... are you going to sing in an opera?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed as he put on his sapphire cufflinks. ¡°This is called dressing like a prince!¡± With a Gu Xiaoshan dressed like that next to him, Renzi no longer worried about whether he was overdressed. By the time they reached the mountain, night was already falling. The car drove along the weaving mountain road. Under the shade, they could vaguely make out the outline of an historical-styled manor. With the bright stars in the sky, the red roof looked out of the ordinary. That was originally an ancient castle, and it had been refurbished to its current appearance. Renzi¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Now that Tongzi¡¯s status is so special, he even lives in a castle?¡± Gu Xiaoshan chuckled, ¡°Mu Chutong is Jiu Man¡¯s darling, staying in a castle is nothing! He can even be a bandit king!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that, Tongzi hates it when others say he relies on a man. He has achieved everything with his own two hands.¡± Gu Xiaoshan chuckled, unimpressed. There was no one on the road, and so naturally, the traffic was smooth. They soon arrived at the entrance of the manor. This was an extremely pretty english-styled manor. Probably because Renzi was dazzled by Shu Jingyi¡¯s manor in the past, Gu Xiaoshan decorated this manor even more extravagantly than Shu Jingyi¡¯s one. However, in the dark, nothing could be seen clearly. Mu Chutong was not dressed asvishly as the two of them, only smiling as he led the two of them to the garden. There was already a group of people they were familiar with there. Even Yu Yuntao and Zhi Xuan were there, whispering into each other¡¯s ears, looking very intimate. Yu Yunren had yet to greet them, only looking around at his surroundings. Although it was dark, there were many lights lit in the garden. It was nowte autumn, it was cold in the mountains of Country C, and all roses had already wilted. However, all sorts of winter blossoms were nted instead, and most of them were two-toned. A huge blossom with two colours, it was very pretty. Wind chimes rang in the distance, making the atmosphere even more romantic. Seeing the scenery, Renzi was delighted. ¡°This is too pretty!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°As long as you like it.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the point of me liking it?¡± Renzi¡¯s voice had a trace of envy, ¡°This is Tongzi¡¯s manor.¡± ¡°It¡¯s yours.¡± Gu Xiaoshan suddenly said. Renzi was shocked. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Even I¡¯m yours, what¡¯s so strange about this manor being yours?¡± Renzi was joyfully surprised. Just as he was about to say something, he heard an explosion, giving him a shock. When he lifted his head, the sky was lit with fireworks, the sight even more gorgeous than the garden. ¡°You, you...¡± Renzi looked down to see Gu Xiaoshan kneeling in front of him. In his hands was a ring box, and the glittering diamond in it was even more resplendent than the fireworks. Renzi pinched himself harshly. It really hurt. A storm of tears came over him, he was not sure if he was crying because of the pain. Yu Yunren understood then, whether it was 2018 or 2028, the love of Yu Yunren and Gu Xiaoshan was not a dream. Chapter 93 Chapter 93 Extra 1 Yu Yunren¡¯s body was always very healthy. He had a good appetite, and slept well every night. However, recently, he had not been eating much. As he had been staying in the Yu home for the past few days, Old Mister Yu had thought that it was because he could not bear to part with Gu Xiaoshan, and had lost his appetite. Old Mister Yu was furious. ¡°Gu Xiaoshan that vixen!¡± Lit with righteous indignation, Old Mister Yu was sitting on a deckchair when he said this. There was also someone else reclining on the deckchair opposite him. It was not any of his sons, but Zhi Xuan who was silently reading the papers. Having interacted with each other for ten years, Zhi Xuan was veryfortable in the Yu family, and was happy to stay in the Yu home for several months out of the year. Instead, it was Renzi who often ran out to live alone with Gu Xiaoshan. Old Mister Yu was particrly lonely, and so Zhi Xuan and Yu Yuntao frequently returned to stay over, preventing Old Mister Yu from bing an empty nester. Old Mister Yu pounded the chair angrily. ¡°Look at Gu Xiaoshan this vixen! Seducing our Renzi until he lost his soul! They¡¯ve only been apart for a few days, and now he¡¯s unable to eat or drink anything! Is this the reincarnation of Daji1?!¡± Zhi Xuans smiled and consoled him, ¡°Whatparison is this? They¡¯ve been together for so long, and their rtionship is still so good, isn¡¯t that a good thing? I heard that your wife and you were also this loving as well.¡± Whenever his wife was mentioned, Old Mister Yu would be a lot more gentler. If it was ten years ago, Old Mister Yu would be sad when anyone mentioned histe wife. Now, it was a lot better, probably because as a person got older, he would be more farsighted, and would only notice the good memories. Old Mister Yu grumbled, ¡°How can that vixenpare to my wife? You also know how pretty my wife was, how good her character was, and she never talked in circles...¡± Old Mister Yu started chattering about his wife, and Zhi Xuan smiled as he listened. After so many years, Old Mister Yu had repeated himself often, and Zhi Xuan had actually heard all these many times over. Talking about the past, Old Mister Yu¡¯s interest in recalling his memories dwindled as he went along, and a drawn-out silence fell upon them. The sunlight scattered upon them, falling onto Old Mister Yu¡¯s hair, reflecting against it. People often said, a widower tended to have a lot more white hair. Zhi Xuan quietly left the lounge. Walking to Yu Yunren¡¯s room, he knocked on the door. Yu Yunren opened the door to see Zhi Xuan, looking listless. ¡°Ah Xuan? What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhi Xuan smiled at him, ¡°Why are you so lethargic? You haven¡¯t been eating much, your dad is very worried.¡± Renzi pursed his lips. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I just don¡¯t feel like eating.¡± Zhi Xuan stepped into Renzi¡¯s room. ¡°You¡¯re still hiding it from me? What¡¯s going on exactly?¡± Renziy back onto his bed, not a speck of liveliness within him. He looked like a salted fish drying out in the sun. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me,¡± Zhi Xuan studied theckadaisical, lifeless Renzi. ¡°You¡¯re on a diet?¡± The salted fish now leapt up like a carp. Renzi stared at Zhi Xuan, ¡°Why... why would you say that?¡± Zhi Xuan clicked his tongue. ¡°It¡¯s true? You¡¯re so old already, and you¡¯re still dieting like the youngdies out there?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not that old!¡± Renzi was no longer the young man of ten years ago, age was bing a taboo topic for him. He immediately objected, ¡°You¡¯re so much older than me, and you¡¯re calling me old?!¡± Zhi Xuan was not affected by that. ¡°We¡¯re really no longer that young anymore. We¡¯re already of the age to wear long johns, and you¡¯re still dieting like a youngdy? You¡¯re the one with the problem, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°But I...¡± Renzi touched his little belly,ining aggrievedly, ¡°But I, I¡¯ve put on weight!¡± ¡°How much weight have you put on?¡± Zhi Xuan touched Renzi¡¯s stomach. ¡°Your stomach is about to cave in already, you¡¯ve put on weight?¡± ¡°That¡¯s because I¡¯m hungry!¡± Renzi¡¯s stomach gurgled, and he looked famished. ¡°I don¡¯t know if I¡¯ll be able tost till that day.¡± ¡°Which day?¡± Zhi Xuan watched him andughed. ¡°The day of your wedding?¡± Renzi was actually a little embarrassed. ¡°I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t look good in the clothes!¡± ¡°Oh god.¡± Zhi Xuan pointed at the suit hanging by the bed. ¡°You¡¯re also not wearing a wedding dress! This is a suit! Even if your tummy bulges out, it cannot be seen!¡± Renzi shook his head, ¡°It won¡¯t be obvious in the full suit, but if I took off the jacket, this slight bulge can still be seen...¡± Renzi covered his belly uneasily, ¡°Am I getting the middle-aged spread?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a good sign that the bride¡¯s stomach is bulging slightly during the wedding.¡± Zhi Xuan teased him, ¡°It¡¯s another thing to be happy about. Your Brother Xiaoshan would definitely like it!¡± Being ridiculed, Renzi was even more upset. ¡°I¡¯m sharing my troubles with you, but you¡¯reughing at me? You¡¯re the only one who still managed to maintain his figure!¡± Zhi Xuan shook his head, ¡°Not only me. Your brother and your Brother Xiaoshan have both maintained their figures very well too. Your dad as well, it should be said that you¡¯re the only going out of shape.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not going out of shape!¡± Renzi objected, ¡°I just have extra flesh here!¡± ¡°This is a result of you not liking to exercise.¡± Actually, Zhi Xuan too did not like to exercise, but he was forced to do so by Yu Yuntao. Ever since they officially started dating, he would be forced to the gym by Yu Yuntao for weight training, and in the long run, he had cultivated this habit. Also, Zhi Xuan, unlike Renzi, did not like gorging himself on food. All his meals were prepared by Yu Yuntao, and so his body was maintained well. Gu Xiaoshan was very self-disciplined, and he was simr to Yu Yuntao in this regard. He would exercise regrly, and pay attention to what he ate. However, he did not force Renzi to go to the gym, instead letting Renzi sleep for as long as he wanted, and even often brought Renzi out to enjoy good food. Zhi Xuan had said, ¡°Gu Xiaoshan is raising you like a pig!¡± A few days ago, Yu Yunren and Gu Xiaoshan were discussing what to wear to get married, and they were unable toe to an agreement. In the end, under Zhi Xuan¡¯s suggestion, they decided to give up on those luxury items, and nned to wear what they wore to their high school graduations. When Yu Yunren tried on his old suit, he then abruptly realised that he had gained quite a few inches around his waist, and his tummy bulged out slightly. He studied his reflection seriously in the mirror, and when he recalled Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s abs, he thought that he must look extremely awful in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eyes! Yu Yunren was then determined to lose weight. Zhi Xuan consoled Renzi, ¡°Actually, your figure is very good. Who doesn¡¯t have a little tummy? It¡¯s only that you were too thin when you were younger. If you¡¯re afraid of showing your tummy, I¡¯ll get the tailor to alter the suit for you?¡± Renzi shook his head. ¡°No, I can¡¯t! My hubby doesn¡¯t need his suit altered, why do I have to alter it?¡± ¡°If you work out like him, of course you wouldn¡¯t need to alter it too!¡± ¡°This is unfair!¡± Renzi was already so old, and yet he started throwing a tantrum. Zhi Xuan rebutted him coldly, ¡°He¡¯s so self-disciplined, while you always indulge yourself. To want the same results, that¡¯s then really unfair!¡± Renziy back onto his bed. ¡°I must lose weight.¡± ¡°You must eat.¡± Zhi Xuan objected. Renzi¡¯s neck stiffened. ¡°No!¡± ¡°If you faint during your wedding, don¡¯t me me for posting the photo onto social media.¡± Zhi Xuan always knew how to handle Yu Yunren. Finally, Renzi agreed to eat a little more. Zhi Xuan got a dietitian to create a nutritious meal n for him, so that he would not faint from hunger. However, the menu that was designed by the dietitian still did not taste good, and after the meal, one got hungry very quickly. Renzi loved to eat, and now, faced with eating sd everyday, his face was as green as it. Zhi Xuan pushed Renzi in front of the mirror. ¡°Don¡¯t you feel that yourplexion turns people off more than your little belly?¡± Renzi gritted his teeth, ¡°Isn¡¯t it fine with just a little foundation and blush?¡± Zhi Xuan was taken aback, ¡°You even know about foundation and blush?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t look down on me,¡± Renzi tightened his jaw. ¡°I¡¯ve been gay for 10 years!¡± Zhi Xuan still encouraged Renzi to do some exercises. This way, hisplexion would improve. Blush faded away too easily. Renzi then started running in the morning everyday with Zhi Xuan and Yu Yuntao. Yu Yuntao embraced Zhi Xuan, his face disdainful. ¡°Why is he following us?¡± Zhi Xuan spoke quietly, ¡°Renzi wants to lose weight.¡± Yu Yuntao looked at Renzi¡¯s two skinny matchstick-like legs under his loose athletic shorts and frowned, ¡°Asking for trouble out of nowhere!¡± Zhi Xuan replied, ¡°There¡¯s no disadvantage in having a little more exercise. He should have started changing his habits of just eating and sleeping long ago, it¡¯s just that it was too awkward for me to mention it to him.¡± ¡°Why would you feel awkward?¡± Yu Yunrenughed. ¡°You¡¯re his sister-inw.¡± Zhi Xuan saw that Renzi was present. Too embarrassed to kick Yu Yuntao in the face, he held himself back. Behind, Renzi watched his brother and Zhi Xuan whispering intimately, and felt very lonely. He started missing Gu Xiaoshan again, and tightened his grip around his phone. Recently, they had been going along with ¡°traditions¡±, and did not see each other. Actually, this ¡°tradition¡± was suggested by both their fathers, and Renzi had agreed immediately. This was because to Renzi, it was a good opportunity to lose weight secretly. Afraid of giving himself away, he did not contact Gu Xiaoshan through video chats, only calling him and sending texts. With Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s busy schedule, he also did not have a lot of time to chat with him. Renzi did truly miss him. Missing him, yet not daring to see him... What could he do at this time? Of course, he would go spy on him secretly! Chapter 94 Extra 2 The gist of spying was to do it sneakily, and to be able to peep at the target. That meant that while not letting the target see the peeper, the peeper had to be able to see the target. Renzi pulled on a cap and a face mask. Sitting in the cafe opposite the Gu offices, he waited for his prey to appear. However, he sat there for two days to no avail. Only then did he remember that his hubby was a workaholic. If he was not living with him back at home, he would usually be living in his office. If he was to return to his apartment in the city, he would also head straight to the car park. Where Renzi was sitting, he would have no chance of seeing Gu Xiaoshan. So he had toe up with a better idea. As such, he seeked advice from Zhi Xuan. Zhi Xuan expressed his inability to help, but gave a suggestion. ¡°Why do you think that I¡¯ll know how to spy on others? Shouldn¡¯t you ask your brother, the expert?¡± He then followed Zhi Xuan¡¯s suggestion and turned to his brother for help. His brother¡¯s reply set him thinking. ¡°Why don¡¯t you just ask Xu Yunyun directly for his schedule?¡± Renzi felt that this idea would definitely work, and it was also very simple. However, thinking about it from another angle, he found an issue with it. ¡°If I ask Xu Yunyun, wouldn¡¯t she know that I¡¯m going to spy on my hubby?!¡± Yu Yuntao instead said, ¡°Normal people won¡¯t feel that you¡¯re going to spy on him. Just say it¡¯ll make it easy for you to supervise him.¡± ¡°Oh...¡± Renzi nodded his head without ceasing. So, Renzi asked Xu Yunyun for Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s schedule. Xu Yunyun was surprised. ¡°Mm... I also can¡¯t just give it to you like this, what do you want it for?¡± Renzi¡¯s response, ¡°So that I can supervise him.¡± ¡°Ah...¡± A reasonable exnation, and Xu Yunyun did not know what to say. Renzi then said mysteriously, ¡°You won¡¯t tell President Gu, right?¡± ¡°Oh, I won¡¯t. However, give me a moment.¡± Xu Yunyun then dialled the internal line to the president, and asked her boss, ¡°President Ren has asked for your schedule for the week, so that he can supervise you.¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°Mn. Give it to him.¡± When had Gu Xiaoshan never given Renzi whatever he wanted? Having been together for ten years, correspondingly, Gu Xiaoshan also had an additional ten years added to his age. His skin was naturally no longer as good as before. However, having kept a strict control over his life, he still looked a lot younger than people of his age, and his body was maintained very well too. Although his looks could notpare to before, his charm as a man did not lessen, but in fact increased quite a lot. Renzi and him had not seen each other these days. For Renzi to think about ¡°supervising¡± him, Gu Xiaoshan thought that it was a step that Renzi would naturally take. This was not to say that Renzi had no faith in their rtionship, but it was that his charm as Gu Xiaoshan was undeniable ¡ª Looking into the mirror, this was what the narcissistic Gu Xiaoshan thought. That night, following his schedule, Gu Xiaoshan went to Rose Hotel for dinner with a client. The client was a president ten years younger than Gu Xiaoshan ¡ª In this world, there were more and more of such young presidents. He was also a homosexual ¡ª In this work, there were also more and more homosexuals. The name of this client was Shang Ni, in charge of creating luxury vacations for rich people who wanted to save time on nning. Hispany was now well established. Their meeting today was to discuss a business partnership. Although it was a private dinner, Gu Xiaoshan never strayed away from the business discussion. Shang Ni cut into his steak, sighing, ¡°I¡¯m so tired from work in the day, and now it¡¯s more work during dinner! This is too tiring!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled, ¡°Then President Shang can go experience our spa servicester, and rx.¡± Shang Ni was now staying in the Rose Hotel ¡ª and all his expenses were naturally free. He instead puffed up his cheeks, looking at Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°I¡¯ve already tried them out, they¡¯re not bad.¡± ¡°Oh, then that¡¯s good.¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not say much, only drinking a mouthful of wine. Shang Ni looked at Gu Xiaoshan under the lights of the restaurant. ¡°President Gu¡¯s appearance is really like a beautiful painting of a scenery. Your name is very suited for you! 1¡± ¡°Oh? Is it?¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s eyes curved up, as though he was pleased with thepliment. ¡°I¡¯m already middle-aged. To get suchpliments from young people like you, it¡¯s a great honour.¡± Shang Ni clicked his tongue, ¡°What ¡®middle-aged¡¯ are you talking about? Looking at you, you¡¯re the ideal that most men aim to achieve.¡± ¡°Oh, is it?¡± Gu Xiaoshan still repeated that line, only adding another this time. ¡°I also think that my condition recently has been very good.¡± ¡°Oh? Something good happened?¡± Shang Ni asked with augh. ¡°I¡¯m getting married.¡± Gu Xiaoshan ced the wine ss in his hand down. When the bottom of the ss hit the wooden table, a heavy thud sound was heard, sounding final. Shang Ni was taken aback,ughing a momentter. ¡°Then I have to congratte you! A married man is even more charming!¡± Gu Xiaoshan still smiled, but he did not say a word. Shang Ni reached out with a leg, teasing Gu Xiaoshan under the table. Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s legs reflexively retreated swiftly, and he smiled, ¡°You¡¯ve kicked me.¡± ¡°Oh, excuse me.¡± Shang Ni seemed uncaring, and asked, ¡°What sort of person is your partner?¡± ¡°A very good person.¡± Gu Xiaoshan even spoke silently, he¡¯s sitting on the second floor. As expected, Yu Yunren was there too. From Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s schedule, Renzi saw that he wasing here, and so reserved a table as well. Afraid of being discovered, his reserved table was located on the second floor. Just by looking down, he would be able to see Gu Xiaoshan. He saw Gu Xiaoshan enter dashingly, then watched at Gu Xiaoshan had dinner along with someone unknown. This made Renzi a little unhappy. However, watching them, he could not see any issues. This was work, and there was nothing for him to be bothered about. Shang Ni smiled, ¡°I¡¯m quite curious. Being together for 10 years already, wouldn¡¯t you get sick of it?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°As long as the other person is suitable, there¡¯s no getting sick of it. Instead, being in my position today, and still having to go through sexual harassment in the workce, this is what I¡¯m truly sick of.¡± Shang Ni behaved as though he did not understand what Gu Xiaoshan meant. Clinking their sses together, Shang Ni spoke, ¡°That must be because President Gu is too tempting.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled faintly, not speaking. After dinner, Gu Xiaoshan left the restaurant. He sent Xu Yunyun a message, saying that all personal meetings with Shang Ni in the future had to be rejected. Xu Yunyun thought, another one here to seduce Gu Xiaoshan? There are really a lot of shameless people around these days. During the past ten years, countless vixens have attempted to seduce Gu Xiaoshan, has Renzi not even seen one of them before? But it was still rare to see people like Shang Ni with his status to seduce Gu Xiaoshan. After all, Gu Xiaoshan had acknowledged publicly that he had a partner, and that partner happened to also be someone of a certain status. People who normally seduced Gu Xiaoshan were those with a lower status, and other than eyeing his looks, they too eyed his status. When Gu Xiaoshan left, Shang Ni too followed behind. Renzi followed after. The chauffeur was already waiting outside the hotel with the car for Gu Xiaoshan. As Gu Xiaoshan headed towards the car, Shang Ni continued following after him and called out, ¡°Hey, President Gu!¡± Gu Xiaoshan turned his head to look at him, only to see Shang Ni deliberately twisting his body, looking as though he was about to fall. Gu Xiaoshan immediately gave way, and so Shang Ni fell right to the ground at the entrance of the hotel. ¡°Ah, President Shang, are you all right?¡± Gu Xiaoshan asked. He then looked at the bellboy, ¡°Why are you still standing there? Quicklye and help President Shang up!¡± The bellboy hurried over and helped Shang Ni up. Shang Ni was hurt from the fall. Gritting his teeth, he still smiled at Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°President Gu is really heartless. You saw me fall, but you didn¡¯t help me?¡± Gu Xiaoshan quickly said, ¡°It¡¯s a misunderstanding, I just didn¡¯t manage to react in time.¡± Gu Xiaoshan then instructed the staff to send President Shang back to his room, and he himself slipped away in his car. The chauffeur too was a well-trained employee, and he treated it as though he did not see anything. After driving for a while, he spoke up. ¡°President Gu, it seems like someone is following us.¡± ¡°Mn. Let him follow.¡± Gu Xiaoshan repliedposedly. Chapter 95 Extra 3 Having driven sports cars for so many years, Renzi was able to keep up with following Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s car. Especially when Gu Xiaoshan had asked the chauffeur to drive a little slower, so that Renzi would not be so anxious. Safe driving was still the most important. Renzi watched Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s car stopped in front of his apartment. Gu Xiaoshan exited the car and entered the building. Renzi too stopped his car downstairs. He lifted his head and saw the light of the penthouse apartment turn on, and it felt as though there too was a glowingmp in his heart. A few minutester, Renzi¡¯s phone rang. It was a call from Gu Xiaoshan. Renzi answered the call a little guiltily, ¡°Hello? Hubby?¡± A fond amusement could be heard in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s voice. ¡°Mn. What are you doing?¡± ¡°I¡ª I uh,¡± Renzi thought about it. ¡°I¡¯m at home lying on my bed.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s tone was light, ¡°Then rest well, and sleep early. You sound tired recently.¡± ¡°Is it?¡± Renzi thought that it must be his dieting that made him tired. ¡°Then what are you doing now?¡± Gu Xiaoshan was standing by his window and looking down at the car parked downstairs. Heughed, ¡°I¡¯m missing you.¡± ¡°... Ah... Mn, I miss you too.¡± Renzi felt that he was extremely useless. Having been together with Gu Xiaoshan for so long already, yet he still blushed so easily when he flirted with him. ¡°Oh right,¡± Gu Xiaoshan spoke. ¡°Why is that we absolutely cannot meet before our wedding?¡± Actually, it was not an absolute thing. Renzi only wanted to present himself in the best possible image when he saw Gu Xiaoshan again. However, in this situation, Renzi could not tell the truth. Out of habit, hey the me with his dad, ¡°My dad said it.¡± ¡°Mn, sure, if the elder likes it.¡± Gu Xiaoshan did not talk anymore, ¡°I¡¯m also going to bed. You sleep earlier as well, it¡¯s not good to sleep toote.¡± Gu Xiaoshan ended the call, and switched the light off. Renzi saw that the light went off, then started his car and headed home. Gu Xiaoshan had called to confirm if Renzi woulde up or not. Since he found out that Renzi would not meet him, he ended the conversation early, so that Renzi could quickly head home. It was not good to be out alone sote at night. Mu Chutong evenughed at him for being overprotective of Renzi, but he could too answer back sarcastically, due to Jiu Man sending Mu Chutong to work in an armoured car. Mu Chutong naturally had no rebuttal for that. In truth, Gu Xiaoshan also knew that his protectiveness over Renzi did exceed the normal limits. However, he felt that doing so was still safer. He asked his chauffeur to follow Renzi, making sure that Renzi arrived home safely. The chauffeur thought, not only do I have to be followed by him, I still have to follow him. That¡¯s why they say gays really have varied interests! Renzi reached home safely, and the chauffeur took a photo for Gu Xiaoshan, signalling the end of his task. Gu Xiaoshan gave Renzi another call. Receiving this call not long after he arrived home, Renzi was also very surprised. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you were going to bed?¡± ¡°Mn. I woke up,¡± Gu Xiaoshan said lightly. ¡°Then I missed you.¡± ¡°Ah...¡± Renzi was like a wind chime swaying in the wind. After that, every now and then Renzi would stalk Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan cooperated very well with him, while the chauffeur felt very difited. Later, Renzi too started feeling difited. That evening when he saw Shang Ni and Gu Xiaoshan having a meal, he had thought that it was only a simple meeting. Renzi then discovered that Shang Ni was appearing too many times. Also, Shang Ni¡¯s actions were extremely exaggerated. He was usually fine, but once he saw Gu Xiaoshan, he seemed as though he was missing a bone. Twisting and turning about, it was like he was a cobra in front of a snake charmer. ¡°Fuck,¡± Renzi cursed. ¡°That vixen!¡± Shang Ni would periodically appear in front of Gu Xiaoshan with the excuse of business. Gu Xiaoshan was unable to refuse him, and so discussed about their work with him. However, he staunchly rejected all the flirtatious signals he was making at him. Renzi could not help feeling a little sour, sitting alone in the cafe opposite the Gu offices as he drank his coffee. Halfway through his cup, he suddenly smelled a very strong scent of perfume. Looking up, he saw Shang Ni. Shang Ni saw Renzi and was startled, ¡°Isn¡¯t this Second Young Master Yu?¡± Shang Ni was also here to ¡°identally¡± bump into Gu Xiaoshan. Despite how much Renzi was unhappy with Shang Ni, he still politely smiled at him in ordance to his upbringing. ¡°Mn, I am. You are?¡± Shang Ni sat himself down. ¡°I¡¯m Shang Ni, the president of Company XX. I¡¯m now in the midst of discussing a partnership with Xiaoshan.¡± ¡°Oh...¡± Renzi thought, is Xiaoshan¡¯s name for you to call? Shang Ni smiled, ¡°You¡¯re Xiaoshan¡¯s fianc¨¦? I¡¯ve always been rather curious...¡± ¡°What are you curious about?¡± Renzi asked. ¡°I often meet Xiaoshan and chat with him. He¡¯s never mentioned you much, so I¡¯m really curious.¡± If this was Renzi of ten years ago, he might have anxiously froze at the scene. Now, Renzi was fully secure in his rtionship, and he had quite a temper on him. Without much politeness, he said, ¡°Then how do you know I¡¯m his fianc¨¦? You predicted it?¡± Shang Ni was taken aback, andughed. ¡°Of course not, I learnt about it through the news.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alsopletely normal for you to not discuss personal matters when discussing work,¡± Renzi said. Shang Niughed coyly, ¡°We also discuss personal matters. We can¡¯t always discuss work, can we?¡± Renzi asked curiously, ¡°What sort of personal matters?¡± ¡°Like poetry, philosophy...¡± Shang Ni sighed lightly. ¡°The first time I saw him, I had thought he was an icy, cool president. After understanding him did I then know how romantic and gentle he was.¡± Renzi was a little angry hearing this, but he did not know how he should react. Mu Chutong had taught him before that if anyone¡¯s words made him very angry but he did not know how to rebut, there was only an all-purpose response that could be used all the time. Renzi then went ording with what he was taught. Taking in a deep breath, his face wasposed, and he said, ¡°Oh.¡± The all-purpose response. ¡°President Gu is really handsome, and very considerate.¡± ¡°He even said that he wanted to gift me a fountain pen.¡± ¡°Is it?¡± ¡°But I didn¡¯t ept it.¡± Renzi chuckled. No matter what Shang Ni said coyly, Renzi would respond with a poker face, saying ¡°oh¡±, ¡°is it¡±, or just chuckle. He would asionally apany his response with a profoundly faint smile, or a contemptuous coldugh. As such, the foolish Renzi suddenly turned into an enigmatic, somewhat elegant and noble person. Shang Ni thought, everyone says that this second young master is very dumb, I really didn¡¯t expect him to be so capable. So, Shang Ni smiled, ¡°Ah, right, should we add each other on our social media?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t bring my phone,¡± Renzi responded. Right after that, his phone rang. Renzi had no choice but to pick his phone up. Seeing Mu Chutong¡¯s name on his screen, he stood up and told Shang Ni, ¡°I have something on and I need to leave. Take your time here.¡± Renzi then walked away as he answered his phone. Mu Chutong had originally called him to ask about his wedding, but Renzi talked about bumping into Shang Ni instead. ¡°Why does it feel so ufortable speaking to this Shang Ni? Is it my misconception or does he really want to seduce my husband?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you just ask him directly? Aren¡¯t you very straightforward? Asking him frankly, if he says yes, you can just resent him to death. If he says no, you can ask him to stop and not do those things that would make people misunderstand.¡± Renzi shook his head, ¡°Is that very rude?¡± ¡°He¡¯s the rude one,¡± Mu Chutong said. ¡°What is he trying to do?¡± Renzi did not know how to resent someone. He took a few lessons from Mu Chutong, feeling that he had gained a big advantage. So it turned out that resenting someone was so easy. Every since he noticed Shang Ni¡¯s existence, Renzi kept an even tighter watch over Gu Xiaoshan. To allow Renzi to spy on him easily, Gu Xiaoshan even did not order any food delivery during lunch, going to the restaurant downstairs instead for an executive lunch. Shang Ni went on an even stronger offense towards Gu Xiaoshan, and would often go to the restaurant during lunch to bump into him. Gu Xiaoshan would appear at the restaurant, and Renzi would watch from the cafe opposite. When Shang Ni turned up, he would immediately call Gu Xiaoshan. Gu Xiaoshan would answer the call in front of Shang Nig, and with Renzi¡¯s instructions, he would say things like ¡°I love you¡±, ¡°I really miss you¡±, and ¡°only you¡±. However, Shang Ni¡¯s shamelessness had exceeded the couple¡¯s expectations. He could still hold on, and watch Gu Xiaoshan end his call, smiling, ¡°Your fianc¨¦ is very clingy.¡± ¡°No,¡± Gu Xiaoshan shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m the clingy one. I¡¯m not able to leave him.¡± Shang Ni scoffed, ¡°Then you don¡¯t n on trying something new? I know how to behave in such situations. After doing it, I¡¯ll leave, I won¡¯t cling onto you.¡± Gu Xiaoshan was somewhat astounded. Shang Ni was someone with a little status, but he still made his request so directly. Why couldn¡¯t the Party As he meet learn from Shang Ni and made their requests a little more direct? Chapter 96 (END) Extra 4 However, it had been long since Gu Xiaoshan had came into contact with any Party A. Most of the time, he was Party A. As such, he had cultivated quite a proud temperament. He only looked at Shang Ni icily, a smile out of mere courtesy still hanging on his face. He spoke lightly, ¡°You know how to behave? If you really do, why would you appear here?¡± Shang Ni¡¯s face cooled down instantly. ¡°You will regret this!¡± Their potential partnership had essentially copsed. Information soon spread across the industry. Shang Ni had decided to sign an agreement with anotherpany. He too had checked out of Rose Hotel and moved into another hotel to experience it. Gu Xiaoshan was also somewhat startled by this. Renzi heard about it as well, and called Gu Xiaoshan, ¡°Did your partnership with Shang Ni break down because of me?¡± Astonishment could be heard in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s voice. ¡°How do you know about this?¡± Renzi was taken aback. He did not know how to answer, only replying after a moment, ¡°He dide to show off in front of me, saying that you¡¯re very close with each other.¡± ¡°And so?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed, ¡°Everything is now out in the open. There¡¯s evidently nothing between us, and there might even now be animosity.¡± ¡°Even if this didn¡¯t happen, I also know that it¡¯s impossible between the both of you.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied. ¡°Because there¡¯s no space for anyone else in my heart.¡± Renzi blushed, and he was thankful that his expression was unable to be transmitted through the phone call. ¡°I do think that way.¡± ¡°Then you¡¯re absolutely correct.¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled. ¡°But... I¡¯ve said it before, I never want my existence to affect any of your decision making for yourpany.¡± ¡°This didn¡¯t affect my decision at all,¡± Gu Xiaoshan shrugged. ¡°Also, even without you, I would never sell myself. What sort of person would I be?¡± ¡°Would there be any losses like this?¡± Renzi asked. ¡°No need to think about this. It¡¯s not possible for the Gu empire to work with everypany out there anyway.¡± Renzi was still dejected, ¡°But I really wish that you¡¯re sessful in everything you do, and things would always go your way.¡± ¡°Then I wish that I can see you right now. Can you let things go my way?¡± Renzi was rmed, ¡°That, that¡¯s not very good...¡± Gu Xiaoshan sounded a little weary, ¡°I really do miss you.¡± ¡°Ah...¡± When had Renzi not missed Gu Xiaoshan? Aining tone could also be heard in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s voice, ¡°The weather over on the ind isn¡¯t very good. They said it has been affected by the typhoon, and we might have to dy the wedding.¡± ¡°What?¡± Renzi was astounded. ¡°How long do we have to dy it for? We¡¯ve selected an auspicious day! Then which day do we have to change it to?¡± Gu Xiaoshanughed at him, ¡°You still believe in this?¡± ¡°We¡¯re businessmen after all, we should still consider the fengshui.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Gu Xiaoshan replied. ¡°But when we¡¯re together, everything will go smoothly.¡± Renziughed, ¡°Yes, you¡¯re always good with words.¡± ¡°However, with this dy, does that mean we must wait till after it? That we won¡¯t be seeing each other for the foreseeable future? You can endure it, but I can¡¯t. If I don¡¯t see you, I¡¯m going to take an axe to your front door.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± Renzi hurriedly objected. ¡°If you bring an axe, my brother will bring an electric saw!¡± Gu Xiaoshan smiled faintly, ¡°Then, are you willing to see me?¡± Renzi was still twisting himself over it. Gu Xiaoshan chuckled, ¡°You¡¯ve really be a ¡°little wife¡±?¡± ¡°No way!¡± Renzi quickly denied it, ¡°I¡¯m a man!¡± ¡°If you can¡¯t make a decision, shall we leave it up to fate?¡± Gu Xiaoshan asked. A maze had just been constructed in the city. There were a total of five entrances and exits. Gu Xiaoshan had suggested that they would enter from different locations and just roam around, seeing if they would be able to meet each other in these winding paths. If they met, it proved that it was fate. If they missed each other, reaching an exit without meeting, it would mean that the heavens still wanted them to only see each other on their wedding day. Renzi perked up in interest, and agreed to this request. The maze was constructed with brick walls, and ivy grew along them with clusters of french roses. The paths were paved with pebbles, and the ground was uneven. Renzi could see ady in high heels tottering towards his direction. He had wanted to help her like a gentleman, but he was afraid of causing a misunderstanding, and was even more afraid of Gu Xiaoshan identallying across that scene. Gu Xiaoshan looked elegant and open-minded, but he surprisingly got jealous very often. So Renzi slowly made his way along the path, thinking, am I worrying too much? What if by the time I exit this maze, I still won¡¯t get to see him? This was highly possible. Apparently, at the moment the coin was tossed, the answer had already appeared in the heart. When Renzi stepped into the maze, he already knew his answer. Whatever destiny was about to tell him, he knew that he wanted to see Gu Xiaoshan. Although recently he had been seeing Gu Xiaoshan almost everyday ¡ª in the manner of spying. However, seeing him from afar, not only was he unable to quench his thirst, it made him miss him even more, that he wanted even more to be right next to Gu Xiaoshan than usual. When he saw Gu Xiaoshan wearing the coat he gave him in the distance, standing at the doors of the Gu offices, he recalled the warmth of Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s embrace, and the cool, stiff feeling when his cheek brushed past his coat. This was a yearning that could not be stopped. Renzi even ended up buying clothes in Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s style. Today, he was wearing a purple silk shirt that he would normally not even think about wearing. He stalked Gu Xiaoshan, buying Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s style of clothes, and even ran to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s apartment to secretly sleep and shower. It sounded like he was no different from a pervert or one of those crazy stalker fans. Renzi walked around aimlessly. Roses were blooming across the walls, and the red blossoms scattered across the ground. Renzi could not bear to step on them, and so took a step back, only to fall into someone¡¯s arms. He did not need to turn back to know who it was. That scent, that warmth, and the texture of that coat. If destiny had a physical presence, it probably would be the shape of that blossom lying on the ground. Of course, it could also have just been Gu Xiaoshan keeping track of Renzi¡¯s GPS on his phone. Gu Xiaoshan hugged Renzi from the back, brushing the top of his head with his chin. ¡°You¡¯ve lost weight.¡± The one thing people on diet loved to hear! Renzi even felt that these words were more touching than anything romantic Gu Xiaoshan could say! Gu Xiaoshan tightened his arms around Renzi, his voice grumbling a little, ¡°My arms can just about go round you twice now.¡± Renzi was secretly happy hearing this. ¡°Aren¡¯t you just exaggerating?¡± Gu Xiaoshan turned Renzi around, studying his face carefully. ¡°Your cheeks are about to cave in.¡± Renzi touched his own cheeks, half in disbelief, ¡°They¡¯re not, are they?¡± ¡°Really.¡± Gu Xiaoshan looked at Renzi seriously, smiling, ¡°Did you be thinner because you miss me?¡± ¡°Why else? But you don¡¯t look any thinner. You even look as fit as a fiddle, attracting all the birds and bees.¡± Gu Xiaoshan burst outughing, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s my fault. I¡¯m sorry for being good looking.¡± Renzi too was used to Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s narcissism and pride. Having not seen his lover for so long, to see him now he did not feel any touching surprise, but instead felt at ease, that nothing could be more natural. Renzi slid his hand into Gu Xiaoshan¡¯s, and continued walking forward. Gu Xiaoshan again mentioned their previous topic. ¡°When I saw you from the back just now, I didn¡¯t dare to call out to you. You¡¯ve really lost too much weight.¡± Renzi instead said, ¡°I was this thin in the past.¡± Yesterday, Renzi finally mustered up his courage to try his wedding suit, and discovered that it fit perfectly. He had finally gained back his figure of the past, and nearly cried tears of joy. He even pulled at Zhi Xuan, suggesting that they go have hotpot to celebrate. Zhi Xuan looked at him coldly and asked him to calm down, telling him that he might put on the weight again after hotpot. ¡°I¡¯ll put on the weight just after one hotpot? Is it that bad?¡± Renzi did not know to believe it or not, but thinking that he still had a ¡°fate¡¯s meeting¡± with Gu Xiaoshan a few dayster, he decided to guard his mouth, and ate sd with vinaigrette for dinner. Gu Xiaoshan siad, ¡°I like it when you have a bit more weight. You were too thin in the past.¡± Renzi had an expression of ¡°you must be fucking joking with me¡±. Gu Xiaoshan spoke, ¡°It¡¯s true.¡± Renzi was in disbelief, ¡°You like tummies?¡± Gu Xiaoshan nodded. ¡°It feels good.¡± Gu Xiaoshan then secretly pinched Renzi¡¯s butt, shaking his head. ¡°You can¡¯t lose anymore weight here. It¡¯ll affect your future pregnancy.¡± ¡°Bullshit.¡± Renzi flushed red, speaking boorishly, ¡°Don¡¯t say such unscientific things.¡± That night, they went to have hotpot. Zhi Xuan got it right. The hotpot really destroyed his sess in dieting. Later on, Gu Xiaoshan heard that Shang Ni liked to seduced gays who were attached. He then got someone to introduce Shang Ni to Zhi Xuan and Yu Yuntao, and he did not bother about what happened next. He hoped Shang Ni had a pleasant life. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!