CHAPTER 108: CHAPTER 109: MOVING (2)

Hmph, not pretending anymore, huh? Now it’s my turn!

"Very satisfied! Brother Ze, you must thank your friend for me. His design fits my aesthetic perfectly! Could you introduce us when there’s a chance?"

Ruan Xingwen spoke with exaggerated enthusiasm, as if that person was his soulmate sent from above.

"..."

Although Yu Xiaozhe understood that Ruan Xingwen would definitely be angry once he knew the truth, he didn’t expect such a counterattack.

Even knowing that person was himself, he inexplicably felt a pang of jealousy.

"Xingxing, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hide it from you..."

"Hmm? Brother Ze? What are you saying? What are you hiding from me? I’m just curious about your friend! Can’t you introduce us?"

"Sorry, Xingxing, it’s my fault."

The always proud and dignified man had no choice but to lower himself and apologize at this moment.

"Hmph. What’s Brother Ze’s fault? I do really like your friend..."

"Xingxing, there is no friend. I just feared you wouldn’t accept it, so I didn’t show myself."

"You could have just told me directly. Why let me find out this way?" Ruan Xingwen softly complained, feeling wronged.

"I’m sorry, Xingxing, it’s my fault. I just wanted you to live more comfortably."

"Hmph."

"I can’t explain it clearly over the phone. I’ll explain everything to you properly tonight, okay? Don’t be mad, alright?"

This final "alright?" struck Ruan Xingwen’s heart, and he unconsciously placed his hand on his chest.

That voice... he liked it so much!

Oh, his heart was beating so fast.

Ruan Xingwen hadn’t expected that the moment he realized Yu Xiaozhe’s special significance, his feelings would surge so intensely.

Just one question could make his heart race.

Yu Xiaozhe, not receiving any response, called out to him again, "Xingxing?"

Stop calling me! Another call and I’ll lose my soul!

"Ahem, Brother Ze, what did you say?"

Yu Xiaozhe, showing no impatience, repeated softly, "I said I’ll explain to you later, are we getting ready to move now?"

Ruan Xingwen couldn’t think straight now; he could only answer whatever was asked.

"Mhm, time to move."

"Then should I find someone to help you move? Is that okay?"

"Mhm, that works."

"Great, then wait for me at home, I’ll come right over."

"Mhm, okay."

Yu Xiaozhe also noticed Ruan Xingwen’s change; he found Ruan Xingwen even more adorable.

"Hehe, Xingxing, wait for me at home."

"Okay, Brother Ze."

...

The call had been disconnected for a while.

But Ruan Xingwen was still standing there dazed, luckily everything was packed and just waiting to be moved.

"Anan, what’s up with Xingxing..."

Andy looked reluctant but still answered, "Tsk, what else could it be? Love-struck, obviously!"

"What?!" Wang Xiaoyuan exclaimed.

This time, Ruan Xingwen snapped back to reality, looking doubtfully at Andy and Wang Xiaoyuan.

"Xingxing, you—"

Andy quickly covered Wang Xiaoyuan’s mouth, "Nothing. Um, how are we moving?"

"Someone will come to help us soon, we just need to wait."

"Is that Yu guy coming to pick you up?" Andy couldn’t help but ask.

Ruan Xingwen didn’t know how Andy knew Yu Xiaozhe, but he nodded firmly, "Mhm, it’s him."

Andy lightly "tsk"-ed, indeed, this man was coming for Ah Wen.

"Ah Wen, let me tell you, any man who doesn’t give you a commitment and just keeps you hanging is no good! Look at me, am I not the perfect example?!"

The other three were taken aback by Andy’s sudden intense words.

What’s gotten into Andy?

And Ruan Xingwen, the center of the statement, was completely puzzled, not understanding Andy’s meaning at all.

"What?"

Andy let out a frustrated "Aiya," not daring to speak too explicitly. Ah Wen was just starting to figure things out and hadn’t fully grasped it. If he was too straightforward, it might actually help that Yu guy, ruining things!

"Ah Wen, you’re still young, don’t fall in love too early!"

"Pfft."

An Qi couldn’t hold it anymore.

"Hahahahaha, oh my, Andy, you’re so funny, telling him he’s too young to fall in love, oh my, hahaha, that’s hilarious!"

With a "smack," she got a slap on the back, "You brat, don’t mess around!"

An Qi rubbed her somewhat sore back and pouted,

"But it’s true! And you said it yourself, have you not been chasing a lousy guy for years! Hmph! What’s that saying? It’s okay for the officials to start fires, but not for—"

"It’s okay for officials to start fires, but not for commoners to light lamps."

"Yes! That’s the line!" An Qi wanted to gratefully pat the person who spoke for her, only to find out it was the center of their conversation—Ruan Xingwen.

Quickly retracting her hand, An Qi curled back into the sofa, hiding behind Wang Xiaoyuan as if being chased by a fierce beast.

Andy realized what had happened. How did he end up getting led by that girl An Qi!

"Ah Wen..."

"Alright, Anan. I understand what you mean."

Ruan Xingwen cut off Andy, "I still don’t quite get what I feel for him, but it doesn’t stop me from interacting normally with him, does it?"

"If I really like him, you don’t need to worry. I trust him, from the first glance I knew he wasn’t a bad person."

"They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. What I see in his eyes is pure and clear."

"So, Anan, don’t worry! I’m not a kid, I won’t be easily fooled! Relax!"

Hearing Ruan Xingwen say he trusted that man from the first glance, Andy knew Ruan Xingwen was truly smitten.

Maybe Ruan Xingwen didn’t fully understand his feelings, but Andy could foresee the outcome.

Only two possibilities:

One: That Yu guy is also deeply in love with Ah Wen, and they’re happily together.

Two: Ah Wen is just wishful thinking, left licking his wounds alone!

Having gone through the second one himself, Andy didn’t want Ruan Xingwen to experience that lonely sadness.

But it’s Ruan Xingwen’s life, he had to decide how it unfolds.

If Ruan Xingwen made up his mind, Andy could only support him. Even if he gets hurt, Andy will be there for him!

Andy figured it out; he didn’t need to stop Ruan Xingwen, stopping him might not work anyway.

He just needed to be Ruan Xingwen’s steadfast support.

Visibly roused, Andy smiled and said to Ruan Xingwen:

"Ah Wen! I got it! Don’t worry, whatever happens, I’ll be there for you!"

Ruan Xingwen also smiled and nodded.

The two big boys reached out and hugged each other.

The two remaining clueless girls.

???

What just happened?

What are they doing?

Weren’t we supposed to be moving? How come they’re hugging now?

Wang Xiaoyuan and An Qi exchanged bewildered glances, both shrugging their shoulders.

She/She had no idea.