If Chris knew what Rong Jin was thinking right now, he would probably sneer. Friendship? Has that ever existed?
Setting aside the question of whether this so-called “friendship” ever existed, there is now an undeniable bond of “family.” Regardless of whether Chris wants it or not, seeing his baby brother’s beaming face, he can only grit his teeth and accept it for now…
But Chris won’t give up. He plans to dig deep into Rong Jin’s flawless computer records. He’s determined to uncover the unknown secrets!
Rong Jin hadn’t anticipated that his brother-in-law would not only erase that period of “friendship” but also be constantly ready to dig into his past. Rong Jin was busy replying to his mother-in-law.
Xie Man was quite pleased to learn that Rong Jin had specifically come to accompany his son at work this time.
In the entertainment circle, relationships often suffer from long separations. Although everything has just begun and the future is uncertain, seeing Rong Jin’s current awareness gave Xie Man considerable peace of mind.
Knowing that the two had been busy all day, Xie Man didn’t keep them for long after dinner and let them go back to their rooms to rest.
It was then that Rong Jin realized he was staying next door to Chi Feiran, which made him feel a bit…
Ahem, of course, he didn’t think of anything improper. Sharing a room with Chi Feiran… really, he had absolutely no such thoughts!
He had originally expected to sleep in the guest room area but ended up next to the one he cares for!
Does this mean he has been fully accepted by the family???
If Charlie weren’t there, Rong Jin might have laughed out loud, but he managed to hold it in.
Unexpectedly, Chi Feiran grabbed his hand and pulled him into his own room.
Rong Jin felt a bit stiff, his steps faltering. What, what is this about? Could it be…
Just as Rong Jin’s composed face was about to blush, Chi Feiran lowered his voice, excitement clear in his tone: “Caesar and Little Beauty are here!”
His eyes were bright and clear, brimming with joyful light, looking just like a little angel.
Rong Jin mentally slapped himself, reminding himself to keep his thoughts pure.
After they got off the plane, Oreo was sent here because the work environment was too crowded and unsafe for the cat. At the Bonet mansion, even if Caesar and Oreo didn’t get along, there were people to take care of them, which was better than staying in the cat carrier with them.
Fortunately, the worry of them not getting along didn’t materialize. Caesar and Oreo, just like in the video, fell in love at first sight and were inseparable.
Caesar and Oreo were sleeping on Chi Feiran’s bed. Chi Feiran and Rong Jin leaned over the bed, watching the two cats grooming each other affectionately, acting like it wasn’t their first meeting.
Chi Feiran’s heart melted at the sight, thinking they were so adorable, but then felt a bit sour: “Caesar used to meow to greet me…”
Now that he has a partner, his owner is second priority. Reality is cruel.
Rong Jin saw the same scene but thought differently. He clapped inwardly, thinking it was good the cats had their own lives now, so his worries shouldn’t come to pass!
Before he could think of some comforting words, Caesar turned and meowed at them, a sweet, high-pitched sound, with Oreo mimicking him, equally sugary.
Then Rong Jin watched as the two cats started cuddling up to Chi Feiran…
Chi Feiran, cuddling both, was overjoyed. He buried his face in Caesar’s fluffy belly, laughing muffledly: “Why are you so cute!”
Not satisfied with his joy alone, he shared it with Rong Jin, pushing the two little ones into his arms.
Rong Jin, holding the cats, looked at Chi Feiran. The cuteness of the cats was lost on him; he only found the person in front of him adorable.
Chi Feiran, initially focused on the cats, noticed Rong Jin’s gaze and, feeling a bit embarrassed about his behavior, whispered: “Was I being childish?”
Blame the cats for being too cute…
Rong Jin smiled and said, “I like it.”
Chi Feiran buried his face in Rong Jin’s chest, cuddling with the furry duo, trying to hide his happiness from Rong Jin.
Rong Jin stayed in Chi Feiran’s room a while longer before reluctantly returning to his own to wash up. After getting ready for bed, he planned to text Chi Feiran a bit before sleeping.
As he lay down, ready to send a message, he heard a light tapping from the luxurious wardrobe opposite the bed.
At first, Rong Jin thought he misheard, but the next moment, Chi Feiran’s voice came from the wardrobe: “Brother Rong, are you asleep?”
Startled, Rong Jin jumped out of bed, quickly opening the wardrobe to find a hidden door in the back panel connecting their bedrooms.
Chi Feiran, freshly showered with damp hair and a scent matching Rong Jin’s, was there in the narrow space.
Rong Jin: “…”
Is this some magical world? Open the wardrobe and find your loved one?
Chi Feiran’s eyes sparkled: “Surprised?”
Rong Jin said nothing, leaning down to kiss him, expressing his feelings through actions.
The atmosphere was perfect, and their kiss intoxicating. They didn’t want to stop until Caesar and Oreo squeezed through the small door, slightly breaking the moment’s intensity.
Rong Jin remembered they were under the watchful eyes of his in-laws and…
He hugged his blushing love tightly, saying hoarsely: “Why do I feel so moralistic at times like this…”
Chi Feiran took a moment to understand, then laughed out loud.
However, Chi Feiran knew this wasn’t a good time, so he changed the subject and pulled Rong Jin back to his own bedroom, taking out a thick photo album and handing it to Rong Jin.
Rong Jin opened it casually and saw that next to each photo, dates were annotated. This was not just a photo album but a growth diary of a person.
When he first opened his eyes and saw the world, when he grew his first baby tooth, when he said his first words.
Rong Jin slowly flipped through the album, silently noting everything. Page by page, the baby grew into a beautiful and lovely child and then into a tall teenager.
Seeing the photos from the period when he hit a growth spurt, Chi Feiran remembered his past worries and laughed quietly, “I grew slowly as a child and only started to shoot up after fifteen. I used to worry that I wouldn’t grow tall…”
Then, in the next two years, he grew so quickly that he rolled up his pajama pants to show Rong Jin his knee: “Look.”
His skin was very fair, and there was a faint line where his finger pointed, a growth mark from his rapid bone growth during puberty when his skin couldn’t keep up.
Rong Jin’s gaze fell on his knee, then unintentionally drifted to his calf and his slender ankle…
Rong Jin silently pulled his pants leg down and said solemnly, “Be careful not to catch a cold.”
Chi Feiran: “…Oh.”
Leaning against Rong Jin, Chi Feiran continued to look through the album with him. Near the end, Chi Feiran couldn’t help but yawn softly.
Rong Jin closed the album they had finished looking through, pulled back the covers, and tucked Chi Feiran in, saying, “Sleep. We have a busy day tomorrow.”
Chi Feiran was reluctant to sleep but had not rested properly since they got off the plane and had been working non-stop. Now, he was indeed exhausted and quietly said, “Goodnight.”
Rong Jin kissed him and replied, “Goodnight.”
After saying goodnight, he didn’t leave immediately but waited until Chi Feiran’s breathing was steady before getting up quietly.
The connecting door wasn’t closed, so Rong Jin lay on his bed, able to see Chi Feiran’s sleeping figure bathed in the soft light of the night lamp.
He couldn’t help but watch for a long time until sleep finally overcame him.
The next day, both Chi Feiran and Rong Jin had a busy schedule. They were set to shoot the cover and interior pages for the Chinese edition of the prestigious fashion magazine “V.”
They wore matching but differently designed haute couture suits. One exuded an imposing aura, the other radiated brilliance, standing together in perfect harmony as if they were meant to be.
Rong Jin approached the shoot with the mindset of taking wedding photos, having communicated his requirements to the stylist early on. The stylist nailed everything perfectly, leaving Rong Jin feeling blissfully happy.
Chi Feiran looked at the luxurious peacock feather brooch Rong Jin wore, which had been transformed from “Hope,” and then at the Guanyin pendant that had been turned into a brooch for him by the stylist’s skillful hands. He couldn’t help but smile.
During the shoot, their cooperation was seamless, exchanging glances filled with unspoken understanding, perfectly captured by the camera.
The photographer was elated, “Great! Hold that pose! Another shot! Good, a bit closer! Yes, look at him just like that! Don’t move!”
The uninformed onlookers thought the two were incredibly professional, wondering how they could be so in sync! Those in the know were already overwhelmed by the palpable affection.
Chang Haoqing was shocked when he learned that the young master had given Rong Jin such a large diamond as a token of their love. He felt he could never comprehend the world of the wealthy.
But when he found out Rong Jin had given Chi Feiran a set of jade, he felt something was off. The set was imperial green jade, crafted by a master and highly valuable.
Yet, the combination of a green diamond and jade felt odd to him. It wasn’t the price difference or the clash of Eastern and Western cultures…
What exactly was wrong?
Before today’s shoot, Chang Haoqing couldn’t figure it out. But at the shoot, seeing the two of them with their brooches glittering under the lights, he finally understood.
Chang Haoqing muttered to himself, “This really is… love is two beams of light, the green making me uneasy…”
Author’s Note:
Chang Haoqing (earnestly): “When choosing tokens of love, be cautious to avoid such situations!”
