“Brother Xuan Yi? You’re back?” Qi Sheng opened the car door and looked at the man, his cold eyes tinged with a hint of sadness.
Spirit Group: “Ding! Love rival Wen Xuan Yi has appeared, Qi Sheng’s heart flutter index is seven stars!”
Shuai Chang: “……” After so much effort, he’s only equal to this kid?!
Shuai Chang engaged the handbrake and got out of the car, just in time to hear Wen Xuan Yi confessing to Qi Sheng.
Wen Xuan Yi affectionately took Qi Sheng’s hand: “Sheng Sheng, I came back for you.”
“Brother Xuan Yi……” Qi Sheng’s eyes glistened with tears.
“Sir, please do not hold my lover’s hand in front of me.” Shuai Chang’s face darkened as he stepped between them, forcefully separating Wen Xuan Yi and Qi Sheng’s hands.
Wen Xuan Yi looked at Shuai Chang with fiery anger, as if Shuai Chang were the one trying to tear him apart from Qi Sheng. “Mr. Lu, Sheng Sheng and I grew up together as childhood friends. I returned this time just to see how Sheng Sheng is doing. Sheng Sheng is a person, not an item for you to collect; how can you be so domineering?”
Damn Sheng Sheng, why does Wen Xuan Yi get to call him so affectionately?
“So, it’s Wen Xuan Yi, is it? It seems you really like little Sheng and have shared some happy times in your childhood.” Shuai Chang’s sharp gaze bore into him. “But before you reminisce with little Sheng, let me ask you, where were you when the Qi family went bankrupt? Where were you when little Sheng and his family were homeless? You return grandly, wanting to talk about how you care for him after all the hardships have passed. Mr. Wen, your face sure is big.”
Wen Xuan Yi’s face turned pale, shaken by Shuai Chang’s imposing presence, and he took a few steps back, his gentle brown eyes flickering with panic and pain.
“Lu Ming Shen.” Qi Sheng tugged at his sleeve. “I only see Brother Xuan Yi as an older brother; it’s not what you think. I know you’re strong; please don’t scare him. Brother Xuan Yi just returned from America. He only wants to see if I’m doing well.”
Wen Xuan Yi murmured, “Sheng Sheng, I’m sorry. I focused on my studies in America and didn’t keep track of your life.” He turned to Shuai Chang, “Mr. Lu, please don’t get angry at Sheng Sheng. Although he sometimes acts proud, he’s actually very timid. He can get scared if someone raises their voice.”
Shuai Chang wrapped his arms around Qi Sheng’s waist, his expression unyielding: “Mr. Wen, little Sheng and I can communicate about his affairs just fine.”
Wen Xuan Yi lowered his head, the cold wind lifting his coat. Qi Sheng couldn’t bear to see this and looked up at Shuai Chang: “Lu Ming Shen, Brother Xuan Yi is just worried about me; don’t be angry.”
Shuai Chang let out a cold snort, “What did you just call me?”
“What do you mean?”
“From today onwards, call me Ming Shen Ge. I won’t hold today’s incident against Wen Xuan Yi.” Despite both sharing the same seven-star affection, Wen Xuan Yi received such friendly treatment while he was simply addressed by his full name.
Qi Sheng was used to calling Lu Ming Shen by his full name, and suddenly being told to change felt a bit embarrassing.
He bit his lip, suppressing his embarrassment, and quietly called out, “Ming Shen Ge.”
Author’s Note:
Let’s emphasize that the protagonist is a drama queen, and the spirit group is his little brother. Both the protagonist and the antagonist enter the world simultaneously. What happened earlier has nothing to do with them.
Chapter 47: The Charming Real Estate Tycoon (Part 14)
Shuai Chang felt electrified at the sound of “Ming Shen Ge,” his mood lightened as he addressed Wen Xuan Yi: “Little Sheng is pleading for you. I won’t hold today’s incident against you.” After saying this, he coldly added, “Be mindful when speaking to someone else’s lover. I would assume Mr. Wen hasn’t forgotten the cultural etiquette of our country after spending years in America.”
Wen Xuan Yi stood silently before them, his hands hanging at his sides, tightly clenched into fists, his fingertips turning white with tension, devoid of color.
A sudden chill swept through, stirring up fallen leaves from the ground. The yellow leaves spiraled down to Qi Sheng’s feet, causing him to shiver.
Shuai Chang pulled him close and said, “You’re cold; let’s get in the car.”
Qi Sheng looked up at him, “But what about Brother Xuan Yi…”
“……We’ll all get in together.” Qi Sheng cared about Wen Xuan Yi too much; this rival was formidable.
Shuai Chang agreed, and Qi Sheng happily went to pull in Wen Xuan Yi: “Brother Xuan Yi, let’s talk in the car; you know I’m afraid of the cold.”
Shuai Chang expected Qi Sheng to sit in the passenger seat with Wen Xuan Yi alone in the back. However, Qi Sheng opened the back door and sat in next to Wen Xuan Yi.
Reduced to a driver, Shuai Chang couldn’t help but think, “……” Should I even say something, or should I keep this to myself? What on earth makes Wen Xuan Yi better than him?
Previously, it was about the thrill of driving Qi Sheng to work, and no matter how long the journey was, Shuai Chang felt the time flew by. Today… Shuai Chang shot cold glances at the two in the backseat who were concerned for each other, wishing he could throw Wen Xuan Yi out immediately.
After a painfully long half hour, Shuai Chang dropped Qi Sheng off at the jewelry store, and Wen Xuan Yi got out as well. Only then did Shuai Chang realize he had miscalculated.
“Lu, Ming Shen Ge, I want to catch up with Brother Xuan Yi for a bit; you can go to work now,” Qi Sheng appeared to be in high spirits.
“Aren’t you going to work?” Shuai Chang asked.
“I took half a day off.” Qi Sheng approached and gently shook Shuai Chang’s hand, “Ming Shen Ge, Brother Xuan Yi and I aren’t in the kind of relationship you think we are; don’t worry. I mean what I say. Since I promised to be with you, I will not go back on my word.”
Shuai Chang knew well Qi Sheng’s heart flutter index towards Wen Xuan Yi. He and Wen Xuan Yi stood on the same starting line now; if those old feelings rekindled, it would be a tragedy for him.
“No way.” With that thought, he coldly refused.
Qi Sheng had a temper to match his; he shook Shuai Chang’s hand off: “Lu Ming Shen, I am just informing you, not asking for your opinion.”
Shuai Chang: ……
Shuai Chang directly pulled Qi Sheng into his embrace, disregarding Qi Sheng’s rejections, and kissed him passionately. Soon, the sound of smacking lips echoed as they tangled together, “Mm—” He cruelly teased Qi Sheng’s sensitive palate with his tongue. Qi Sheng lost his strength completely, melting softly against him.
His cold eyes glistened with moisture, and the corners turned a slight rosy hue from the emotions stirred within. “Lu Ming Shen!” Qi Sheng frowned.
“Be good, call me Ming Shen Ge,” Shuai Chang pecked Qi Sheng’s now flushed lips. “Today is an exception; from now on, you must have me accompany you whenever you talk to Wen Xuan Yi.”