Yan Qing thought to himself, no matter how he put it, he was a mature and reliable adult male. How could he feel embarrassed?
Forcing himself to remain calm, he replied, “I understand.”
Thinking for a moment, he took out the marriage agreement and said, “By the way, since our marriage has already been known to the family, how about we remove the additional clauses from the agreement? After all, we’ve already used those.”
Wen JueLi asked in a low voice, “What if you recover your memories?”
Yan Qing realized that Wen JueLi still had concerns about him recovering his memories and changing his attitude. But would Yan Qing be the kind of man who reneged on his promises?
He understood himself.
“When I recover my memories, I’ll still be the same. Besides, with my memories back, I’ll remember all the little things between us, and won’t that be better?” Yan Qing said with a smile.
Wen JueLi remained silent.
“Then it’s settled.” Yan Qing smiled, turned, and walked back to the room. He stretched and asked, “I haven’t had lunch yet. How about ordering takeout for lunch?”
Wen JueLi replied, “I’ll cook.”
Yan Qing asked in surprise, “You can cook?”
Wen JueLi replied, “Yes, it’ll be ready in about forty-five minutes.”
In an instant, he had changed into an apron and headed for the kitchen.
Wen JueLi was wearing a well-fitted shirt that accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow waist. He tied the apron around his waist, instantly adding a touch of elegance to his natural charm.
Yan Qing’s face turned red.
Wen JueLi asked, “Do you have any allergies or dietary restrictions?”
Yan Qing replied, “No, I can eat anything!”
Afraid that he might become infatuated again and embarrass himself, Yan Qing asked permission from Wen JueLi and sneaked back into the room to unpack his things.
Yan Qing was looking forward to what kind of dishes his husband would cook for lunch.
To his surprise, he had only unpacked half of his things when the enticing aroma wafted in, and he couldn’t resist poking his head out of the room’s door, his eyes shining. He asked, “Is it time to eat?”
Yan Qing was wearing only a pair of shorts and a sweatshirt with a little yellow duck logo on it. His fair skin made him look like a steamed bun, and pinching his cheeks seemed like it would make them ooze.
Wen JueLi’s expression softened and turned slightly red, “En.”
Yan Qing had initially thought that Wen JueLi’s cooking skills were just average, but it turned out to be better than he had imagined, even comparable to the five-star chefs in his family before!
A well-rounded lunch made Yan Qing appreciate Wen JueLi’s cooking skills even more.
Since they had now started living together as a married couple, with Wen JueLi taking care of the cooking, Yan Qing offered to wash the dishes.
Wen JueLi nodded and said, “Okay, I’ll take a nap first in my room. Just knock on the door if you need anything.”
“Alright, rest well!” Yan Qing said smilingly
Wen JueLi thought to himself in a trance, ‘Why does he always look so adorable?’
*
There was a soothing scent in the air that filled the dimly lit room.
After having dinner with Yan Qing last night, Wen JueLi rushed to the film festival venue and didn’t finish work until 4 AM and went home. Then he went to pick up Yan Qing at 11 AM, which forced him to work for quite a while.
He hasn’t been sleeping well these days, and he could only sleep with a calming incense.
During his rest, Wen JueLi faintly heard the sound of a metal collision distinctly.
It was already 3 PM when he woke up.
His phone on the bedside was vibrating incessantly. Wen JueLi saw the caller’s name on the screen and hesitated for a few seconds.
The Chairman or Head of the Wen Group is an old man with many heirs. Perhaps it was because Wen JueLi was the adopted son of his late eldest, that he cared so much about Wen JueLi and was also concerned about the issues between him and Yan Qing.
Wen JueLi guessed what his grandfather wanted to ask. He calmly answered the phone, “Hello. Yan Qing has already agreed, and I will participate with him in the Love Variety Show.”
His grandfather choked and was silent for a moment, and then said, “JueLi, I’ve known for a long time now that your marriage is not on good terms and you keep on pretending to be affectionate in front of me. And even if it is, I still hope you and Yan Qing can be happy. So, during the Variety Show, please treat each other well.”
Wen JueLi remained silent and just listened quietly.
It seemed that Grandfather knew that no matter how much he said, Wen JueLi wouldn’t listen. He sighed and said, “I’ve seen the news, and I didn’t arrange that.”
Wen JueLi replied, “I know.”
He also knew that it was Grandfather who had suggested Wen JueLi and Yan Qing participate in the show.
Grandfather asked, “So, is it because of the things between you and Yan Qing that you’re upset?”
Wen JueLi replied indifferently, “No. I’ve always been like this, haven’t I?”
Distant and indifferent.
*Boom!
Grandfather asked, “What’s that sound?”
Wen JueLi had already hurried to the door and opened it. There, squatting on the ground like a little mushroom, was Yan Qing, who looked at him in surprise.
Yan Qing chuckled, “Oops, did I wake you up?”
The room was very dark, and Wen JueLi was completely shrouded in darkness, looking very serious and scary. He turned his gaze to the kitchen behind Yan Qing and asked, “What are you doing?”
Yan Qing, feeling embarrassed, picked up a fallen pot from the floor, adjusted his hair behind his ear, and said sheepishly, “If I tell you I was just tidying up the kitchen. Will you believe me?”
Wen JueLi, ”…”
It was clear that Grandfather had overheard their conversation and asked curiously, “Is Yan Qing at home?”
Wen JueLi replied after coming back to his senses, “En.” His voice contained the helplessness that he didn’t even realize and continued, “We’re living together now.”
Grandfather was startled.
When Yan Qing heard “Living Together,” he instantly knew they were talking about him. He turned into a rabbit with drooping ears, and asked in a low voice, “Who’s that?”
Unexpectedly, Grandfather heard his whispers and asked, “Is that Yan Qing?”
Yan Qing looked up at Wen JueLi, who had a calm and indifferent expression, and mouthed, “It’s Grandfather.”
Yan Qing quickly picked up the phone and sweetly greeted, “Grandpa! It’s me, Yan Qing.”
If you were to ask Yan Qing what aspect of himself he was most proud of, besides having a beautiful home, a handsome face, and outstanding achievements, he would certainly proudly introduce his character – Social Anxiety.
The full name is “Social Anxiety Disorder.”
Even with this well-known name, in front of a High Ranking Corporate Chairman like his grandfather, Yan Qing could still greet him without any difficulty.
Furthermore, Yan Qing knew that Wen JueLi was his own legal guardian, so he thought he should act more obediently and endearingly. He said, “It’s been five years since we last met, Grandpa. Are you doing well? Are you still in good health? What did you have for lunch?”
Grandfather seemed to be startled by Yan Qing’s warmth.
After a long pause, there was still no response from Grandfather, as if he had been shocked by Yan Qing’s enthusiasm.
Yan Qing was puzzled and turned around to ask Wen JueLi for help, but he saw that Wen JueLi had already gone to the kitchen and was cleaning up the piled-up pots and dishes.
Unexpectedly, Grandfather asked, “You’re not angry with me anymore?”
Yan Qing thought it must be their conflict that happened before.
He believed that there were no conflicts in the world that couldn’t be resolved, and it just depends on how people think. And Yan Qing was someone who didn’t hold grudges, but in terms of what was right, he believed he would forgive Grandfather. So he replied after thinking for a moment, “I’m not angry anymore, Grandpa.”
Grandfather was in deep thought and said, “…That’s good.”
“By the way, Yan Qing, I heard that you and Wen JueLi are participating in a Variety Show. After all, it’s a show, so when the time comes, remember to protect each other, be on good terms, and don’t be like in the past. I hope that after the show ends, the two of you can give me a satisfactory answer.”
Yan Qing heard these words.
It was definitely referring to how he used to treat Wen JueLi so harshly.
Ignoring that, Yan Qing raised his head and solemnly declared, “Grandpa, rest assured, I won’t forget your kindness for entrusting Wen JueLi to me. I will definitely treat him well!”
After all, finding such an outstanding husband like Wen JueLi is not easy, and Yan Qing is truly grateful for having Wen JueLi in his life.
Yan Qing continued to exchange pleasantries with his grandfather.
Wen JueLi looked at Yan Qing and thought, ‘Why are they chatting enthusiastically all of a sudden?’
Today held a special meaning for Yan Qing. Since It was his first day living together with Wen JueLi after their marriage.
Perhaps it was the influence of an innate ritual in his bones, but Yan Qing dreamt of the moment he first saw Wen JueLi again, five years ago, or rather, “five months” ago.
As soon as he reached adulthood, he already knew that he was betrothed to the Wen Group’s adopted child.
He did not object to Wen JueLi being adopted, but this arranged marriage. That’s why he reluctantly agreed to meet him after being urged to do so.
He thought Wen JueLi would be ugly because the Wen family didn’t even provide photos, but in fact, Wen JueLi was extremely handsome.
His tea-colored eyes, smooth and fair skin, well-built physique, and reserved, refined demeanor perfectly matched Yan Qing’s aesthetic preferences.
But sometimes, God opens doors only to close windows.
Wen JueLi was extremely cold back then, and Yan Qing still remembers when his father asked him to add Wen JueLi on WeChat. Wen JueLi just ignored it without even looking at it.
So, Yan Qing’s first impression of Wen JueLi was not good.
In an instant, he suddenly remembered that Love History he saw, about how Wen JueLi had secretly liked him for a long time.
In fact, Wen JueLi was just shy and liked Yan Qing secretly.
***
In recent days, the top headlines have been dominated by Wen JueLi. Whether it’s the news of his marriage to Yan Qing or his nomination for the most prestigious award at the film festival.
On the same day, there was a trending topic quietly climbing up the ranks, and it was about the reality show that had just announced the first couple participating.
[#AfterFiveYears, Xiao33 has finally announced!]
“5+28 Love” is China’s first outdoor Love Travel Variety Show. It has been a legendary show with multiple seasons and a long hiatus, making the sudden official announcement of new contestants highly anticipated.
The first couple to be officially announced as a couple that had transitioned from the screen to real life, who had been through the ups and downs of love for a full five years, Chen Xin and He Zijia.
“5+28 Love” had a unique format where the entire journey of four couples was recorded in real-time through live broadcasts.
Due to the risks of live broadcasting, the high production costs, and the probability of accidents, the show was considered extremely daring. Until now, there were hardly any production teams in the country bold enough to take on such a challenge. The addition of high-profile guests, the program’s unique promotional concepts, and other factors made “5+28 Love” the only top-quality romance reality show in the country.
The sudden official announcement made a huge buzz and discussion online.
[The program team didn’t disappoint me! They actually invited my first on-screen CP!]
[Yeah! I didn’t even realize it had been five years already for this CP.]
[It seems like the other three couples haven’t been confirmed yet.]
[Hehe, I’m curious about who the other couples will be. I think they’ll be much more interesting than the screen CP. I don’t have any objections to the program team; I just think they’re fake.]
[Is someone trying to stir up trouble here?]
[Don’t jump to conclusions so quickly.]
Some people also had sudden thoughts:
[I heard that the production budget of Xiao33’s program is incredibly high. I wonder if they could afford to invite…]
[Sister! Are you talking about him? (Wen JueLi)]
[Yes.]
[I feel like It’s difficult. After all, Mr. Wen is so low-key. His marriage was only known when it was exposed by others. How could he possibly appear on a show? And Yan Qing has already been criticized so much, it might not be appropriate to appear now.]
[It’s a pity. If they were willing to go, I would definitely lick their outstanding looks to death!]
[Why are you still discussing these two? Someone on Douban1TL: A Chinese online platform seems to have revealed that Yan Qing and Wen JueLi are currently divorced.]
[Huh? Isn’t that just a rumor?]
[I don’t think so, check it out on Douban. The OP2TL: Original Poster claims to be a relative of Yan Qing’s landlord and even posted some photos of Yan Qing entering his house! If they really had a good relationship, Yan Qing probably wouldn’t be living in that remote and tiny place.]
[If they are really going to be in the show; the program team is ruining their own reputation.]
This matter had not been getting attention on Douban due to the hundreds of thousands of marketing accounts on the Internet trying to gain popularity and attract attention by saying anything, so some people didn’t take it seriously.
It wasn’t until the OP persistently claimed that what they said was true and received severe criticism that they angrily posted the previously taken photos.
Although some people remained rational and observant due to the photos, they couldn’t stop the explosive spread of this exposé, riding on the popularity of the “Love Travel Variety Show” contestant selection.
