1.13

Every single spot of sofas and chairs are occupied by couples, making out as if they were alone and were indulging in their sexual tension, or a group of friends, talking about business or laughing their heads off.

Nobody would have any idea how could they still possibly strike conversation, flirting or joking for this kind of deafening music. The loud basses can be heard of a one's head as a physical sensation, and the flickering lights of the disco balls made it hard for others to identify the identities of every individual in the center. The laser lights, mounted on the ceiling, traveled from everyone's faces that almost blind them to the point of unconsciousness.

Crowded, fun and reeks of alcohol.

Li Wenchao stared at the dancing crowd firmly. The hand holding the wine glass tightened and his handsome face cracked a gloomy temperament.

Yan Li, on the other side of the table, sneered and commented, "Wenchao, what's wrong with you?"

Li Wenchao shrugged his shoulder and swallowed the red wine in one gulped. The always outgoing personality was covered in calm gaze, Yan Li wasn't used to it.

He first handed the cigarette to Li Wenchao and asked again, "Do you have a problem? You've been quiet these days." Yan Li thought something and smirked cheekily, "Did you get dumped?"

Li Wenchao smiled absentmindedly and lit up the cigarette. He leaned his body into the sofa and drew a smoke in midair. The music traveled in his ears, but his thought was on someone else.

It's better if he gets dumped. Unfortunately, he was ghosted. After the young man was sent home, he didn't see him any more during his time as a substitute instructor. He thought that the young man was recuperating, but the following days, he was greeted by the news of Lian Zhinan's dropping out of school.

As a romantic man, Li Wenchao wouldn't give up pursuing the one that he desire. With his connections, he tried to investigate things about the youth but, however, there is something concealing the news from him. The youth was hidden firmly, and Li Wenchao could only give up.

He attempted to forget about him and return to his usual ways. Yet, no girls and boys could match the appearance and even the temperament of the youth. It's like all things looked bland. Li Wenchao became gloomy and silent.

Yan Li drank the wine and shifted his eyes again, "Li Wenchao, if you act like this, I don't know what to say anymore. Chu Yan that bastard, he ignored our brotherly bond and spend his time with his wife."

The last word definitely caught Li Wenchao's attention. He rose his eyebrow and muttered, "Wife?"

Yan Li smirked, "Even if he didn't confirm it, I already concluded. Who else would spend his time in the villa he seldom visited in the past? Obviously, there is something mischievous going on." He fakely wiped his tears, "Old Chu had finally grown up. He even learned to hide his inclination from us, his brothers."

Li Wenchao pursed his lips. This news would make him surprised in the past, but as of now, he had no interest apart from the young man. Chu Yan hiding a wife? So, that's explain why he couldn't hang out with them anymore.

Yan Li's expression looked silly. He leaned his face close in the center and suggested, "How about we see for ourselves who this person Chu Yan was hiding? It is beautiful enough to melt our Chu Yan's cold heart?"

Li Wenchao pushed his face and burst out, "Shut up!"

"Come on, aren't you curious?" Yan Li chuckled jokingly.

"That's a reason why Old Chu was hiding someone from you. Your mouth would never close shut!"

"I'm innocent, man!"

Yan Li rise his hands in surrender posture, amused smile displayed on his lips. Yan Li is a person whose curiosity ran wild, despite the most calm and calculative in handling business, he had absolute control about matters. About Chu Yan's strange object, Yan Li's interest was already at its peak.

From the garden, the plants were neatly arranged. In the side was the fishpond filled with lively fishes. The sound of swinging was heard in this quiet ambience, and the group of servants formed a circle in the center.

The servants silently watched the young master swinging in the swing in excitement. Some were holding different kind of refreshment and snacks. They were all concern about the security of the young master that they didn't notice the strange man.

Yan Li only wanted to take a peek and leave afterwards. But after feeling the strange atmosphere, he was unable to stop himself from getting here.

The boy who looked nothing but a weak and delicate vessel was smiling happily while the servant behind pushed the swing softly. The extreme appearance was obviously eye-catching and Yan Li who was only curious before was stunned on the spot.

He could finally understand. He could now understand Chu Yan's intense paranoia. If it were him, he also wanted to lock the youth in a cage only himself could enter.

Perhaps because of his intense stare, one of the servants noticed his upcoming. The alertness was showcased, and the harmonious ambience was shattered.

"Who are you? How did you get here!"

The servants currently hired were new, and it was also the first time Yan Li visited this villa. The vigilance was obviously understandable.

Yan Li smiled gently, "I'm here for Chu Yan, is he here?"

Yan Li's identity isn't low-key to begin. With numerous achievements and success, his name soared high. One of the servants definitely discovered his identity.

"Young master Yan?"

Yan Li even smiled wider, but his eyes were locked on the silent youth, "Yes. So do you know where Chu Yan is?"

The servants looked at each other. They were hired to take care of the young master, including the security and safety. Perhaps due to the attentiveness they put in this job and the first time someone unfamiliar approached them, they don't know what to do for a while.

"Master Chu wasn't here. He went out earlier." A servant spoke in a low voice.

Yan Li seems expected the answer and there is a disappointment in his face. "I see, I wanted to give him the invitation for the party."

Undeniably, Yan Li is a very cunning person. There is actually no need for the invitation as well as coming here to personally give an invitation. However, how can he proceed to clarify his curiosity if there is no reason for him to approach? With the absolute intention of handing the invitation, it gives an opportunity for him to find out who is this treasure Chu Yan had cherished.

And his efforts were in no vain.

There are guards in the gate, and it was strange for a stranger to get past them. The servants still find it unusual. The vigilance increased and their gestures became more unkind.

Yan Li naturally noticed it. He wore a suit all day and his body was the standard male body. Lean but muscular, tall and handsome. The evidently charming smile was pleasing.

He bowed down and stared directly at the young man's dubious eyes, raising his lips, he asked, "Hi, are you Chu Yan's nephew?"

The servants became more alert and tried to block his view towards the young master. The oldest one who served as the leader of the group spat out threateningly: "The Master isn't in the house. His commands conclude of not allowing anyone to approach the young master. Please, young master Yan…" He beckoned the way to the exit.

Yan Li's smile disappeared, and his eyes turned chilly. The peculiarity was clearly discovered by the young man, and he shrank his body into the swing. His pure eyes were out of focus and the great pressure was suffocating him.

His eyes shifted to the familiar servant, tugging his clothes and demanded pitifully, "I-I want to go back to my room."

The young man's beauty was one of the thousands. The absolute dependence showed a thrilling beauty. It makes others wanted to devout himself to him and showed nothing but endless pampering. Perhaps, the young man's eyes would be full of his reflection, letting him play to his heart content and break the innocence in his body.

Yan Li's eyes were getting hotter that his quality in control became an irony. He blinked and removed the visible obsession in his eyes. The young man was already supported to the house, not giving him a stare.

Yan Li grinned provocatively.

Before, he would never fight something with Chu Yan or any of his close friends. But today, he seems to try it once.

Chu Yan went home with the message of the head maid. Usually, any matters that doesn't contain his work would be left unhurried. But it seems like Lian Zhinan became the priorities now.

The hands clenching in the steering wheel showed obvious paranoia. No matter how calm and cold his appearance was, the fire in his eyes could be easily distinguished.

The sole reason he hides Lian Zhinan was because of his identity and the dispute of the Yan Family. With his current power, it was easy for Chu Yan to manipulate some information and keep Lian Zhinan identity a secret.

But a secret was still a secret. Chances of discovering it would be one of a ten. Nonetheless a number is still a number. Yan Li would still discover his existence.

"Brother Chu!"

Arriving at the villa, he was still greeted by the youth's lively response. Chu Yan's worries demolished. He softened his face and carries him into his arms.

"Brother Chu, I played with the swing today, and we feed the fish!"

The youth's energetic tone was like music to his ears. Eliminating his tiredness and concern, Chu Yan gave a subconscious reply.

"En,"

Lian Zhinan hooked his neck and smiled dazzlingly. He caressed his handsome face that has a limited smile on his lips and chanted few moments.

"Brother Chu, actually, there is a strange brother looking for you."

Instantly, the hold tightened and Chu Yan's eyes darkened dangerously. Lian Zhinan however does not find anything dangerous and acted coquettish in his arms.

"That big brother is very scary. Why is he looking for you? Does he have a grudge on you?"

Lian Zhinan is always perceived as a flower in the high mountain, never able to reach and could only watch from afar. Only by imprisoning the flower that it would likely reveal the tenderness inside. However, in the process of obtaining the flower, there are hundreds of obstacles along the way. Chu Yan clearly passed that.

And now hearing the youth, not remembering Yan Li's identity, it feels like a heavy burden was lifted. It was strange. Why does Lian Zhinan only remember himself in the past? Yan Li is also his brother's friend. Still, it was a good thing.

"Xiao Lian, do you want to go outside?"