A lot has happened with Zhan and Yibo in the last few days. First, on Tuesday, Zhan received a call from the publisher, who told him that unfortunately they would not be able to hire him after all, since the vacant position in their company would not become available after all. Zhan accepted this and took it as a sign to start his own business after all.

So Zhan took care of the first step on Wednesday. The registration of his business and the entry is the register. And later when Yibo came home from work, the two of them cleared out the guest room, because Zhan will use it as an office in the future.

On Thursday, Yibo received a call from Zhan's, now, former father-in-law. He told him some happy news. "I have just received notification that your marriage has been officially annulled. So we don't have to file for divorce. And I also received a date for the first hearing to contest your father's will. Also, I can tell you your money is now in safe hands. That means, for now, until the court makes a decision and a judgment is handed down, I am your trustee. And as such I can tell you already, your money is still there and your mother has not stolen from you. I will transfer your monthly share to you, starting today. The first hearing will take place in mid-January. I know the judge pretty well and am hopeful that he will rule in your favor."

Yibo was, of course, totally thrilled when he heard about this. And because he was still at work when he got the call, he called Zhan during his lunch break and told him about it jubilantly.

That same day, however, Yibo's brother also received good news from his lawyer. His money is still there! Now Yibo's brother's lawyer will try to get the money finally paid to Hai Kuan.

So much good news had to be celebrated, of course. And that's why Zhan and Yibo, invited their friends and former colleagues to a party at the weekend. Lana also came from Shanghai to celebrate with her best friend.

And then something completely unexpected happened at the party. When everyone was already pretty drunk, Tia suddenly screamed at the top of her lungs, "Lana I love you!" At that moment, everyone was silent and staring at Tia. The latter suddenly looked quite embarrassed and declared that she had been in love with Lana for a long time.

The two women then went to the kitchen to talk. Zhan kept his eyes on Lana and smirked when he saw the two women hugging and kissing. Zhan is sure that Lana can be happy with Tia. Because he only knows Tia as a very kind, open woman who wears her heart on her tongue.

So Zhan was very happy when he saw Lana and Tia kissing each other. And he also knows that Lana spent the night with Tia. The two talked all night and decided to give each other a chance. Zhan hopes that both of them will just be happy.

Then on Monday, Zhan and Yibo flew to Hong Kong. But since they didn't land there until the evening, they decided not to visit Zhan's parents until the following day. Zhan was already very nervous and wondered how his parents would react when he appeared with Yibo on Tuesday, Christmas Day.

Zhan and Yibo had shared a room that night. But because Zhan was way too nervous, nothing went on between him and Yibo again, even though he had actually planned it. So, however, he lay awake for a long time thinking about how to greet his parents, what to say and how.

The next morning, after breakfast, they both borrowed a car from the hotel service and drove to the address of Zhan's parents. The apartment building, a little away from downtown, is a little older and has only three floors. Zhan was so nervous that he let Yibo ring the doorbell.

Both men then went up to the 2nd floor, where there were only two apartment doors, and waited for the door to open. It was Zhan's father who opened the door in his red Christmas sweater and stared at Zhan with his eyes wide open.

All that Zhan thought of what he could say was completely forgotten. Instead, he just looked at a father with tears in his eyes. "It's about time you finally came to visit us my son." Zhan's father finally said before wrapping Zhan in his arms.

When Zhan's mother came to see where her husband was, and when she saw Zhan, she began to cry bitterly, because she was so happy to see her son again after three years. She hugged Zhan so tightly that it really hurt him. But, he didn't complain and instead enjoyed being held by his parents.

Then in the apartment it was just as Zhan suspected. There was a beautiful Christmas tree, Christmas decorations everywhere, fairy tales on TV, and the smell of cookies and oranges. And from the kitchen, came the smell of Christmas dinner.

Zhan's mother handed him and Yibo a Christmas sweater, fed them both cookies, and Zhan's father told what would happen next in the fairy tale. It was as if the three had never parted ways in a fight. And it wasn't until the fairy tale was over and they were sitting together at the lunch table that Zhan's parents asked, "Where's Lana anyway?"

"We got divorced." Replied Zhan calmly.

"That's fine, she didn't fit in with you. As your best friend yes, but not as a wife." Said his father.

"Why is that, actually? What makes you think that?" Wanted to know Zhan.

"Boy, we may have never let it show, but do you really think we didn't notice about you and your boyfriend? We knew very well that you two were more than just friends." Said Zhan's father with a grin.

"Really?"

"Yes really. Zhan, we knew you and Yibo were a couple. We just didn't know why it suddenly ended between you. And your dad and I always thought you only married Lana because you were afraid we'd find out you weren't into women." Said Zhan's mother.

Yibo smiled and said, "You're right, we had been a couple then. And unfortunately, I was forced to break up with Zhan. I didn't want to, but I had no other choice."

"We already thought of something like that. Because it was already clear to us at that time how much you loved our son. Whenever you looked at him, you looked at him with love. You could hardly take your eyes off him." Explained Zhan's mother.

"That is still the case today. My feelings for Zhan have never changed. And I'm glad Zhan gave me another chance and we can start all over again." Said Yibo.

"Very nice. Then everyone is where they belong now. And I'm glad to see my son smiling sincerely again." Replied Zhan's father.

Zhan was completely perplexed and didn't even know what to say. After all, Zhan's parents even admitted that they always wanted Zhan and Yibo to get back together and were against marrying Lana because of that. But it was also because they were afraid that Zhan would suddenly care more about money than love.

"Whether you two believe it or not, but this marriage was never about money. I think now it was more like a shield for me. No one could get close to me because of it, because I was married. And finally, I would even say that I secretly hid my feelings for Yibo behind that shield." Explained Zhan honestly, making even Yibo react very emotionally.

When the two told about having a room in the hotel, Zhan's parents immediately scolded them and told them to get their things and come to them. "It's true that we don't have a big apartment. But we have a spare room where you are welcome to sleep." Explained Zhan's father.

Both of them then went to the hotel, got their things and spent three days with Zhan's parents. However, before they said goodbye again and Zhan was already beginning to miss his parents, the two explained to him that they would soon be back in Beijing, as Zhan's father was being transferred there by the company he worked for.

This knowledge made it easier for Zhan to say goodbye to his parents for the time being. The two of them still took Zhan and Yibo to the airport, and as they said goodbye, they said, "Who knows, maybe one day we'll celebrate the marriage of the two of you." Yibo then said, he took the hint with the fence pole, as it is literally said, and thanked them.

Zhan, on the other hand, pretended not to know what they were talking about. Inwardly, however, he was pleased that his parents had given them both their blessing.

Back in Beijing and after they unpacked their bags again, Yibo wanted to talk to Zhan. Because there was something very important he wanted to discuss with Zhan.

"Zhan, I don't think we should sleep in separate rooms anymore! I want us to share a room and a bed. I want to be able to fall asleep together with you, like the last few nights."

"Yibo, are you sure we're both ready?"

"Mhhh, Zhan, you and I are definitely ready. We had even slept with each other back in our relationship. Yes I know, seven years have passed since then. But it's seven years that neither you, nor I, have ever had anything with anyone else. I know that you can feel that I long for you and want more. And I can also sense that you want more. So why don't we start sharing our bed from now on and just go for it? We don't have to plan when we sleep with each other. But if we keep sleeping in separate beds and hoping the other would come to one, it's never going to happen."

"You're right Yibo. And yes, let's sleep together in one bed starting today. Only, which room do we take?"

"Since my room is the biggest bedroom, I would say my room. Also, I have a double bed, which is ideal."

"Then shall we make the move from my room to yours today?"

"Not today, no. It's getting late and I think maybe we could watch a movie and then go to bed. And then tomorrow, we can take our time and move your stuff into my room and make it our bedroom."

"Okay cool. That's what we'll do."

"And ZhanZhan, don't worry, I won't try anything tonight."

"Really? Mhhh, then I can sleep in my room too."

"Hey yeah. I'm just saying that because we don't have anything here yet. You know lube, condoms."

"Well Yibo. I already got those things last week, just in case."

"What?"

"We already have those things at home."

"Then what are we waiting for?"

"We were going to watch a movie first."

"But now I know, we could do something else."

"Mhhh, didn't you just say we weren't planning? That we want to let it come to us spontaneously?"

"Yeah, sure. But that's not planned now either. I have a spontaneous desire to eat you up."

"Spontaneously, so-so. Then we'd better go take a shower spontaneously before we, spontaneously go to bed at 8 pm." Replied Zhan with a grin. Yibo grabbed Zhan's hand and ran with him upstairs to the bathroom.

Zhan was just happy at that moment. Finally, he could be happy again, properly and exuberantly. Because he has his beloved ex, his Yibo, back again. And from this night, Zhan will no longer ask himself when Yibo finally wants to take the next step.