AAWOMAHI Chapter85

After Lu Shiran, Lu Yu, and Lu Xingmian left, the photography studio fell silent.

 

The young woman standing next to Xiao Hui suddenly remembered something. She leaned in and whispered, “His boyfriend was wearing a special access pass.”

 

The pass only had one number on it, but it was as good as President Lu himself being there. With that pass, he could not only enter the company and its various departments at any time, but he could also go into Lu Shiran’s personal office.

 

They rarely ever saw one, which was why they didn’t realize it immediately.

 

Xiao Hui had been a big fan of Yang Ming for a while already. He was handsome and always gentle to his fans. Now she understood that this gentle image was nothing but a manufactured persona created by his company. Yang Ming and his manager were so aggressive toward Lu Xingmian without any evidence that even after they knew they were in the wrong, Yang Ming didn’t seem to want to genuinely apologize at all. She no longer liked this kind of celebrity. Xiao Hui had worked so hard to get this chance to see her idol but at that moment, she was done being a fan.

 

Everyone knew that President Lu was powerful, distant, and cold, but no one had expected him to personally come out and protect his boyfriend, to trust him unconditionally, and to give him such a strong sense of security. It made him seem even more impressive.

 

The two of them, Yang Ming and his manager, had just slunk back to their dressing room when Lu Shiran’s assistant knocked on the door. “Excuse me, gentlemen, I have something to inform you about.”

 

Not only were the people in the studio still reeling but Lu Xingmian was too. He was still in a daze, with Lu Shiran’s arm protectively around his shoulders as they walked away.

 

So many things had happened that he didn’t know about. He wanted to ask a lot of questions but also didn’t know where to start. He could tell that Lu Shiran was upset so he just walked along quietly. Lu Yu followed beside them, wanting to say something to his younger brother but after seeing his expression, he decided it was better to stay silent.

 

The three of them rode the elevator in complete silence.

 

Lu Yu didn’t speak because he didn’t know how to explain to Lu Shiran how Lu Xingmian could have gone through such an ordeal while under his care. He had let Lu Xingmian be wronged. Before this, Lu Shiran had always been careful to protect Lu Xingmian and keep him from feeling wronged in front of their family. And now, Lu Xingmian had been unjustly accused of being a thief, and what even worse was that he, Lu Yu, hadn’t been there immediately.

 

“I’m sorry,” Lu Yu finally said, “I was on the phone just now.”

 

Lu Shiran looked at him. “Lu Yu, you were the one who took Lu Xingmian out. He went with you because he trusted you. Why did you let this happen to him?”

 

His tone was serious, and his words were a bit harsh. Lu Xingmian quietly tugged on Lu Shiran’s sleeve. “Ge, this has nothing to do with Yu Ge.”

 

He looked up at Lu Shiran with his big, pleading eyes. In the past, whenever he did this, Lu Shiran would always give in.

 

“Lu Xingmian, don’t talk,” Lu Shiran said, his voice unusually stern as he called him by his full name. “This has nothing to do with you; it’s Lu Yu’s fault. Stay out of it.”

 

Lu Shiran was truly angry. Lu Xingmian quietly gulped and fell silent while giving Lu Yu a sympathetic look that said in his heart, Sorry, Yu Ge, but my Ge seems genuinely upset. When Lu Shiran got this angry, even he didn’t dare to speak. Lu Xingmian had seen the look of help in Lu Yu’s eyes earlier, knowing that even Lu Yu was a little afraid of Lu Shiran when he was like this.

 

Lu Yu had hoped Lu Xingmian could put in a good word for him, but it seemed Lu Xingmian was unable to help.

 

“I’m sorry,” Lu Yu said. “This was my oversight. It won’t happen again.”

 

“You took my boyfriend, so it’s your responsibility to make sure no one dares to bully him.” Lu Shiran stated.

 

At that moment, the roles seemed to have been reversed between the two brothers. Lu Yu had never felt time pass so slowly. He, a man in his thirties, was being lectured by his younger brother.

 

When the elevator doors opened again, Lu Yu suddenly realized that he had followed them all the way back. His office wasn’t even on this floor; his younger brother’s scolding had completely disoriented him.

 

Lu Yu quickly said he had to go pick up Xiaoyouzi from school and made a hasty escape. Now Lu Yu sincerely admired Lu Xingmian. How can he tolerate Lu Shiran’s bad temper? He thought that this must be true love.

 

Lu Xingmian still had many questions for Lu Shiran but Lu Shiran had to go back to his meeting. Before leaving, Lu Shiran took Lu Xingmian to his office and asked him to wait.

 

Lu Xingmian held Lu Shiran’s hand. “Ge, don’t be angry anymore.”

 

Lu Shiran stroked his head gently. “I’m not angry.”

 

“And don’t be angry at Yu Ge either.” Lu Xingmian added.

 

Lu Shiran smiled. “Okay, I won’t be angry at him.”

 

Seeing Lu Shiran’s smile again, Lu Xingmian said, “Ge, you should go back to your meeting now.”

 

As Lu Shiran was about to leave, Lu Xingmian called out to him. He stepped forward, stood on his tiptoes, and kissed him on the lips. “Ge, I’ll be waiting for you.”

 

Lu Shiran was completely appeased. When he entered the conference room, everyone could clearly feel that his mood was entirely different from when he had left.

 

The meeting finally ended, and Lu Shiran returned to his office to attend to more documents that needed his signature. Lu Xingmian waited beside him, with snacks and a cold drink that Lu Shiran had thoughtfully prepared. He had asked his assistant to get all of Lu Xingmian’s favorite things as soon as he knew he was coming, but he didn’t expect Lu Xingmian would go to the photography studio with Lu Yu.

 

By the time Lu Xingmian had finished his snacks and drink, Lu Shiran had also finished his work, and it was time to leave for the day.

 

As they headed downstairs, Lu Xingmian remembered the drink. “Ge, wait for me. I’m going to buy something.”

 

There were several bottles of his favorite drink left in the vending machine and Lu Xingmian bought all of them. Lu Shiran helped him carry the bottles. “You like this?” He asked. He remembered seeing an empty bottle of the same drink in Lu Xingmian’s hand last time.

 

“Yes, it’s really good.” Lu Xingmian said.

 

As Xiao Hui walked out of the elevator at the end of the day, she saw President Lu holding several bottles of a drink in one hand and his boyfriend’s hand in the other.

 

When they got home, just like on any other day, Lu Xingmian was lifted onto the shoe cabinet as soon as they entered the door. Just as Lu Shiran was about to help him change shoes, Lu Xingmian wrapped his long legs around Lu Shiran’s waist.

 

“Ge,” he asked, “can we talk now?”

 

For the entire afternoon, Lu Xingmian had been holding back so many questions. Now he couldn’t wait any longer. There was so much he wanted to ask Lu Shiran.

 

Lu Shiran let himself be held by Lu Xingmian’s legs knowing that his boyfriend was full of questions, they were written all over his face.

 

Leaning forward, Lu Shiran propped his hands on the cabinet while looking down at Lu Xingmian with a slight smirk. “Alright, how do you want to talk about it?”

 

Lu Shiran still had his jacket on with his tie rested against Lu Xingmian’s chest. Their position was intimate, it was the kind of pose they would normally only have in bed. Lu Shiran even shifted his body a little, which make Lu Xingmian’s face flushed. He needed to be serious now. “Stop messing around.”

 

Lu Shiran looked innocent. “I’m not messing around. I’m listening to you.”

 

Lu Xingmian calmed himself down. “Ge, does my earring really have a special mark on it?”

 

“En, it does.” Lu Shiran said.

 

Lu Xingmian was incredibly curious. “What kind of mark?”

 

He had never taken the earring off since Lu Shiran had given it to him. Lu Shiran was now taking it off with the same careful, tender care he had shown when putting it on.

 

Once the earring was off, Lu Xingmian saw the mark on the back. It was three letters: “LXM.” The initials of his name.

 

He stared at the man in front of him.

 

Lu Shiran had never mentioned it. If it hadn’t been for today’s incident, Lu Xingmian never would have known how thoughtfully Lu Shiran had prepared this gift. It was a gift that belonged only to him.

 

Lu Xingmian had always thought the sapphire on the earring was simply clean, pure, and beautiful. He assumed it was just a regular man-made sapphire and had cherished it dearly. But today, he learned that it wasn’t a simple man-made gem.

 

Lu Xingmian carefully asked Lu Shiran, “Ge, is this earring really as expensive as Yu Ge said?” Lu Yu had mentioned it was worth 2 million US dollars.

 

Lu Shiran just smiled and said, “En.”

 

Lu Xingmian was speechless. I’m wearing several houses on my ear, he thought.

 

Lu Xingmian licked his lips and whispered, “Ge, this earring is too valuable.”

 

Lu Shiran had just given him such an expensive gift so casually.

 

Lu Shiran carefully put the earring back on for him. “Compared to you, nothing is too valuable.”

 

Lu Xingmian’s cheeks flushed. He then turned his head and looked at the vase in the living room. He already knew about that antique vase. He had once mentioned it to Lu Yu, who told him it was one of Lu Shiran’s favorite antiques and was priceless. Lu Xingmian had almost been in shock because he had actually won a similar vase at a night market game and excitedly gave it to Lu Shiran, who treasured it and placed it in the living room.

 

Once the earring was back on, Lu Shiran gently squeezed his earlobe. “Zai Zai, you’re the only one who deserves it.”

 

Lu Xingmian’s ear slowly turned red under his touch, especially the lobe. It was as red as a ripe apple, both adorable and tempting.

 

Lu Shiran leaned in closer. “Zai Zai, how much longer are you going to hold on to me?”

 

Lu Xingmian just then realized that his legs were still wrapped around Lu Shiran’s waist. As he was about to let go, Lu Shiran pressed against him. “Zai Zai, do you know what it means to hold someone so tightly?”

 

The desire in his eyes was blazing, and even Lu Xingmian could feel it.

 

Lu Xingmian pursed his lips. “Ge, I’m hungry.”

 

When your boyfriend is hungry, you cook for him first. After giving him a passionate, deep kiss, Lu Shiran went to the kitchen to make dinner.