1.18

The wounds weren't deep: thus, after a few days of recuperating, Lian Zhinan's skin was good as new. The trauma caused by the thought of avoidance made it hard for Chu Yan to leave Lian Zhinan alone.

Such outcome would obviously satisfy him, however, Chu Yan does not long for this anymore. What he wants is different, and achieving that now would be quite difficult.

Lian Zhinan is like a rose, beautiful and bewitching but there is an inexplicable sharpness, armed with thorns, anyone would get hurt to touch it. Howbeit, flowers were more engaging this way, regardless of what is the outcome, people desired to conquer and own it.

Chu Yan is greedy, but he is also paranoid. Even with the idea of Lian Zhinan being his canary, he won't let him go. His canary. Isn't better than stranger? If Chu Yan couldn't get his heart, then the body and dependency is enough for him.

How ironic. Chu Yan lived his life with various and high resources. Everything is high quality. And yet, he was satisfied by getting the bare minimum of Lian Zhinan.

Thus, he settled in this life no better than stepping in the fire, barefooted.

Chu Yan embraced the tired body of the young man. The night is long and the wind is chilly, the intense love making was hot and passionate. Several days of thinking, Chu Yan finally acknowledged his identity as a golden master. His eyes were dark, and the wet hair clang on his forehead. Usually, his hair was also pushed back, making him mature and cold. With his hair down, he was actually younger looking and the coldness was transparent.

The snorting of the young man made his heart flutters, he couldn't help leaning his face close and took a peck at that detectable lips. Lian Zhinan seems annoyed and pushed his face subconsciously, Chu Yan chuckled and deepened the kiss more.

"S-stop!…" The young man complained unconsciously.

Chu Yan laughed lightly and put a stop to his perverted act. He kissed his forehead and buried his face into his chest. The young man hummed faintly and return to his slumber.

Chu Yan's smile completely disappear and there was a rare sadness in his pupils. The exhaustion was displayed. He sighed and closed his eyes for a brief moment.

At this point, he doesn't know what to do anymore. Obviously, the situation would only worsen if Chu Yan won't put an end to this relationship. What he desired is Lian Zhinan's love, but the young man only see him as someone he cannot let go. The deeper they sink in, the harder it is to reach the surface. If Chu Yan really wanted to obtain what he wants, then the first thing to do is to let the young man go.

With this, Lian Zhinan would be normal, even his trauma would be cured. At that time, Chu Yan should surely pursue him correctly, no crook method should apply, a normal pursuing of someone he loves. The young man was cold yet soft, if he discovered that Chu Yan is sincere, he would definitely accept him.

But letting him go is much harder for Chu Yan.

There are many individuals who wanted to covet his treasure, and giving him freedom would danger the safety of the young man.

Chu Yan does not know what to do anymore.

Yan Shen is a new rising celebrity, starting from the bottom made his talent flourished. With his identity being the lost son of the Yan Family, he became a star overnight. Those who covet and opposed him were greatly afflicted by his older brother.

"Xiao Shen, nice job!" The director shouted.

"Thank you, director."

Inside the studio were the actors, camera man, the staffs, and the director. Recently, Yan Shen was shooting his first series where he was the male lead. It was a school romance with vigorous ambience.

Yan Shen sat down on the chair and stared at himself in the mirror. The scene previously shoot was tiring, and he felt the exhaustion that he never knew. Is this the outcome of being the male lead? He chuckled at his thought.

"Xiao Shen, do you want me to retouch your makeup?" His makeup artist came forward.

Yan Shen shook his head and refused. "I'm okay, sister Lin." He smiled gently.

Sister Lin immediately softened at his smile. Perhaps due to the rising of the rookies, even the appearance should be outstanding, and Yan Shen is one in the hundred. He had the youthful appearance, fresh and clean, like a school boy. With his first time entering the showbiz, he instantly gained attention.

Sister Lin is a makeup artist hired by the Yan Family, she was veteran and skillful. She was actually hotheaded and perfectionist, however, the face of Yan Shen, Sister Lin doesn't need to work hard.

But the picture of the mysterious young man flashed in her mind. She held her chest and felt her cheeks reddened.

Yan Shen stared at her in his peripheral view, the unusual countenance of the makeup artist was soon discovered, "Sister Lin, are you alright?"

"Y-yes… yes! I just remember something."

Yan Shen ignored her peculiarity and resumed to memorize the script.

After hours of shooting, Yan Shen was finally done. Saying his farewell to the car, he went to the restaurant his friends told him to.

Even regaining his identity, Yan Shen still like his normal life. The friends he had when he was poor were genuine and real, not like the individuals who wanted to befriend him for a specific reason. He felt disgusted. Yesterday, one of his friends asked to meet in a familiar restaurant, Yan Shen absolutely agreed.

Leaving the car, he wore a mask and cap to cover up his face. His fame has risened due to his identity, expectedly, they would be people who recognized him. Entering the restaurant, he was instantly called by his friend.

"Xiao Shen!"

Yan Shen was greeted by their comfortable ambience, just like in the past. He walks towards them and took the empty seat. Pulling down the mask, he smiled: "It's been a while."

He had a charming face and no matter how long they have been together with his friends, they weren't immune with his aura now that he was already a star.

"Damn, am I really talking to the Yan Shen of the Yan family?" One of his friends stated.

"It is really the star Yan Shen?"

Yan Shen chuckled and punched them jokingly. Afterwards, the orders were served and the old owner personally welcome him. Yan Shen politely gave his autograph and took a picture with the staffs.

His friends absentmindedly watched this happens. After the short interruption, Yan Shen was ready to recall his past with his friends.

Suddenly, one of the girls handed her phone to front, "Yan Shen, do you know this young man? I heard he was Director Chu's fiancé, isn't Director Chu your brother's friend?"

Staring at the phone, Yan Shen shook his head: "I have never seen him, and I don't know if he was really brother Chu's fiancé."

Yan Shen could admit that the young man in the picture is definitely gorgeous, most beautiful he had ever seen, but it's only admiration. And for being Chu Yan's fiancé, Yan Shen had no idea.

The girl was not satisfied and asked again, "Are you sure? Director Chu even admitted himself. Isn't this at your father's birthday banquet? How come you don't know this?"

Yan Shen responded calmly, "I have no idea. I'm busy with works, so many shoots to take. Besides, I didn't stay in the party for too long, perhaps that's why I don't know this young man."

Hearing this, the girl finally stopped asking. She was very curious about the young man, although the stolen shots didn't fully capture the profile of the young man, she could say that he was the best face she had seen.

Leaving the mysterious youth's matter, the group of friends entirely enjoyed the night.

Yan Shen is a person who was nice and friendly with everyone, he does not have the drive to engraved grudges, others who wrong him, Yan Shen would just ignore him. His adopted parents were simple, and Yan Shen maybe inherited this with them.

Even living with luxury, Yan Shen does not feel superior. He just wanted to pursue his acting career and had no plans to enter the high-society.

"Let's pull over." Yan Shen commanded in all of a sudden.

The driver stopped the car and watched in confusion, "Young master, what's the problem?"

Yan Shen didn't respond and opened the car door. It was late at night and there are only few cars passing by. The wind was chilly. Yan Shen slowly walked towards the bench and saw a figure curling in ball.

"Hi, are you lost?" It was unusual for someone to get lost in this place. No matter how naive others can be, they could possibly ask someone to give directions. Yan Shen find it strange. He asked again, "Why are you sitting here? Are you perhaps waiting for someone?"

The figure on the bench slowly lifted his face. The coat he was wearing is too big for him, he appeared to be slender, but Yan Shen knew that he was not short. Minutes later, Yan Shen took a deep breath upon seeing the face.

"C-Can you find brother Chu?"