Chapter 10. Part 1: LWJ's way of Pursuing

"I want to go to the human world and that's final!" Princess Aster of Lanling informed King Quiren that she will follow Wangji's whereabouts no matter what. She already has decided to marry the Prince and become his wife the moment he sees him at the banquet held in the Kingdom of Qinghie years ago.

King Quiren knew that the princess was pursuing the prince and he was more than happy with that because he is in favor of it.

"How did you even know that?" The king stressed.

"The grasses had told me and so were the animals that had seen him out of the portal. I needed more evidence and I confirmed it".

The King let out a heavy sigh; shook his head as he took the green jade stone demitasse that is filled with colorless fruit wine and drank it in one go.

The princess slightly bowed her head and did the fist and palm salute to the King. "I'll talk to my father, and persuade him that I'll go to the quest with Prince Lan Wangji. I had to lie but rest assured, I shall take responsibility for all my actions. Please bless me King Quiren!"

The King looked at him intently. Encantos' are surely hard-headed and ambitious! He mistook the Princess to be demure but turns out she's just like his father- or any other ordinary Encanto that would do anything just to get what they wanted.

"Just don't do anything reckless that would make Wangji angry", the King reminded.

Feeling satisfied with the outcome, "I can guarantee you King Quiren" she replied and bid her farewell.

Meanwhile, Lan Xichen who accidentally heard the conversation can't help but chuckle as he felt a sudden urge to chase someone. He then plans to pay a visit to the pleasure house that is just a few km. away from the Palace, and disguise himself just as always for him to have a good release since it has been a long time since his last. Apparently, the first Prince of Gusu has a kink in group sex.

(A/N: Pleasure House is like a high-class club for hooking. Hehe)

"You what?!", Wei Zuocheng spurted in disbelief when Wei Zhan shared the news to him over their dinner. Wei Zhan excitedly talked about his recent achievements while deboning the fish on his plate. "How come I didn't know you designed a ship? I mean a yacht!" still looking surprised.

Wei Zhan stopped the business on his plate and looked at Zuocheng "Actually I already have a draft of the yacht, I sketch it at Yiling".

"You did?" Wei Zuocheng was still surprised by his brother.

Wei Zhan rose one of her brows. "You're overreacting you know"

"I'm just surprised!" Zuocheng quickly got back to his composure and focused on his plate.

"I'll start next week" Zhan continues, now munching his food.

"Where are you going to stay? Ugh! Are you really leaving me that long? Does your company provide you an accommodation? Henan is far from here"

Zhan nonchalantly replied, "Mr. Lan told me he will shoulder my needs while I'm there, also I will come here whenever I'm free. So you better not bring someone here and do papapa while I'm away"

Zhan earned a glare from his brother when he said the papapa part but replied anyway, "That Mr. Lan is quite generous" Zuocheng commented as he stood up and went to open the fridge and there he took a pitcher of orange juice and poured it into the glass he got that is hanging on the counter.

"A'cheng I told you to minimize drinking sweet juices, try to drink more water instead" Zhan complained while looking at his brother gulping the glass of juice in one go.

The younger one rolls his eyes "such a nagger!" and smirks.

"Anyways, where was I?" sits down again in his chair holding a new glass of orange juice , "ah yes, your client is quite generous he must be really big time"

Zhan agrees.

And the younger continues "imagine you're just going to design his dream yacht and he really hired you for supervising while constructing it, and you got paid considering you PF is expensive" Zuocheng shaking his head in disbelief.

"I know right, but you know I find him really familiar", Zhan stressed.

Zhuocheng gave him a knowing smile "Come to think of it, I was going to tell you that maybe Mr. Lan likes you. You see no one would offer such like Mr. Lan did. Now that you say he's familiar, maybe you meet him in parties"

"Hahaha.. Yah! Wei Zuocheng! When did you start watching BL dramas? I wonder if that's what you do the whole day in your office. And besides, we're both males! So stop with your assumptions" Zhan expressed in annoyance.

The younger laughs humorously. "What's with that tone Zhan-ge? Hahaha"

"Shut-up!" Zhan abruptly stand on his sit "Wash the dishes when you're done!" As he walk out to their dining.

"Y-you! Wei Zhan come back here! It's your schedule to wash the dishes! Hey!!"

1 week later...

Zuocheng helped Zhan carry his huge luggage outside their house. Mr. Lan's staff had called and instructed him that they would pick him up at his house. So now, he's already outside waiting for them. He constantly glances at his wristwatch. It's almost time. He then looked at his brother.

"Zuocheng, remember to always lock the door at all times and don't let anyone come in without my knowing. Also, eat your meals on time and wash the dishes afterward, don't you dare stack my plates unwashed and wait for tomorrow to do the washing- or else I'm going to kill you! Always clean the house, wipe the table properly. Minimize watching tv too much. Always off the lights and water if not used. You better—"

"Ah!" Zuocheng groaned. "I'm not a Kid Wei Zhan! And besides, as he holds Zhan's shoulder and turned him back in front- now to the car who is already parked behind him- a seconds earlier while he was busy motherly reminding his brother "I think that's Mr. Lan's staff. Hurry up now Zhan-ge be professional", Zuocheng jokingly said, making Zhan forget his talks to Zuocheng.

Zhan hastily comes over and the car's window slides down revealing the driver inside. It is Mr. Lan himself!

Zhan gasps in surprise because:

1. He expected his staff to pick him up; and

2. What the fuck is his fashion all about? He's like going to an street dance show.

But his professionalism made him not chuckle of the man's way of clothing style.

"Mr. Lan!" he exclaimed, "Why are you here?"

The other man from inside chuckles, "put your luggage in the trunk" he instructed. Zhan tilts his head "huh?" But Zuocheng after hearing the man's instruction immediately obeyed.

Zhan snapped out of his dazed when Zuocheng pats his shoulder "Zhan-ge, get inside already!"

"Uh! Yes!. Uhm, by the way, Mr. Lan, this is my brother Zuocheng, Zuocheng this is my client Mr. Lan.

Lan Yibo nodded and so is Zuocheng.

"Zhan-ge, you better get inside now, you're wasting Mr. Lan's time," Zuocheng said with a dash of teasing. Zhan hugged his brother "call me if you need anything", Zuocheng nods and the two went off.

"Holy shit! That Mr. Lan is a good looking guy! He mumbles "And seems he likes my Zhan-ge, I can feel it. We'll see who does the papapa first between us two Zhan-ge" he smiles at the thought and messaged his sister for a deal.