After his meeting with his brother at the restaurant, where the two agreed that Cheng would move in with Zhan for the time being and also work part-time at the gallery to earn at least a little money, and agreed that Zhan would pay for his little brother's further studies, Zhan went home.

To distract himself from all his thoughts, he cleaned out his small office and ordered a bed and closet for his brother on the Internet. He can leave his small desk in the room for Cheng. Zhan guessed that Cheng won't use it anyway, at most as storage.

Cheng, who is the same age as Yibo and is studying to become a teacher, has always preferred to lie on the bed or floor to study. Zhan wondered why their mother and stepfather were already forcing Cheng to move out, with so many years of study ahead of him. He assumed that their stepfather must have put pressure on him.

Even then, when the eldest sister of the two had finished her studies, she had not yet found a job, but she still had to move out. And then when Zhan started to study, his stepfather kept reminding him not to forget to get a job before he finished university so that he could move out.

Fortunately, at that time, he already met the 60-year-old gallery owner who let Zhan work for him while he was still studying and taught him everything. It was this gallery owner who sold Zhan's paintings and made him a well-known artist. And thanks to him, Zhan was able to move out of home at the beginning of his third year at university.

And while his mother cried bitterly when Yanli moved out, she did not shed a single tear when Zhan moved out. She reached out her hand to him and wished him good luck. At the time, Zhan had constantly wondered what kind of mother would do such a thing? But she had always been reluctant to show her feelings for Zhan and Cheng, because she was always afraid it would turn her sons into weak men.

After Zhan finished with the office, he went to take a shower and then immediately went to bed. It had been a long and exciting day for him and because of that, despite his many thoughts, he fell asleep immediately.

In the morning he went to his gallery. Gene had already been there for once, and Seungyoun was only there briefly to let him know that he was going to look at several artworks by new artists today and would therefore probably not be working in the office.

Zhan didn't care, he and Seungyoun worked well together but also got along fine without each other. However, if Zhan had to pay his salary, he would not have hired Seungyoun. Since it became apparent in the last few weeks that he was not really needed. Sometimes the two just sat in the office and did nothing.

When Gene came back from the bakery, she had been totally excited. She was already calling for Zhan from the door when she came back to the gallery. "Boss, boss you have to see this!" She shouted loudly.

Zhan came running out of the office and Gene almost shoved her cell phone in his face. And before Zhan could even begin to read, Gene explained, "Yibo just stopped filming yesterday and left the set. And today he didn't show up on set."

"He what?" Zhan asked, confused.

"He left the set while filming was still going on. It says here, before that, Yibo was seen trying to make phone calls over and over again. And then it says here, he talked on his cell phone for a few minutes, hung up and then grabbed his stuff and left the set without telling anyone."

Zhan read through what Yibo's fans wrote and gulped when he saw the times. Everything matched, until yesterday's incident. It fit exactly in the time frame from the visit of Yibo's parents, to the conversation with Zhan where he told Yibo what the latter's parents said to him.

He had just finished reading it when Ella called him to ask if he had read it. "Mhm, I have." Said Zhan thoughtfully.

"Looks like Yibo didn't just say that to you yesterday to make you feel better. I mean, he left the set right after your phone call." Said Ella.

"That's really not good. Now they have one more reason to turn on me. Because who do you think his brother and parents are going to blame for this?"

"You really shouldn't think like that Zhan. You'd better think of it as proof that he's serious."

"Ah don't give me that again. I have to hang up, I can just see my father coming towards the gallery."

"Your father? Alright, let's talk later then."

"There's nothing to talk about. See you later." Replied Zhan and hung up.

Zhan did not see his father very often because he had moved to the country. Therefore, he was even more pleased every time he could see him. And he was even more pleased when he came to the gallery. His mother, who lives not far from the gallery, didn't even do that until now.

Gene ran to the door and opened it for Zhan's father, he entered and gave Zhan a long hug. "I missed you so much my boy. Are you eating enough? You look so thin. Oh, I'm supposed to give you this from your stepmother and send you her regards." Said Zhan's father and handed Zhan a bag full of home cooked food and many side dishes.

Zhan hardly knows his stepmother and doesn't know much about her, but he knows she is nice and is an excellent cook. Therefore, he was happy to have the food and thanked her for it.

Zhan showed his father around the gallery before the two sat down in the lounge. "Wow I'm really impressed with how nice this place has become. When I think about what the place looked like before, I'm really amazed at how much you've made of it. I'm proud of you Zhan, you did a great job."

"Haha, thanks dad. I think it's nice here too. The gallery is in a good location and we have a lot of customers." Replied Zhan shyly.

Zhan's father was about to say something else when the door to the gallery opened and Yibo appeared with his parents and brother. Gene stared open-mouthed at Zhan and Zhan gulped, wondering what they wanted now.

And before Zhan could even ask why Yibo had brought his family here, Zhan's parents bowed to Zhan and said, "We wanted to apologize to you about yesterday. We shouldn't have accused you of bad intentions with Yibo."

Zhan wanted to reply something, but his father, a tall man with broad shoulders and a stern look, stood up and stood in front of Yibo's parents. He was easily a head taller and much broader than Yibo's father and asked in a serious voice, "What did you assume about my boy?"

Yibo's parents gulped and even Yibo's brother suddenly looked much smaller. Stuttering, Yibo's parents tried to explain themselves and Zhan's father let Yibo tell him, who introduced himself to him as Zhan's boyfriend.

Zhan just stood there and listened as Yibo explained what had happened yesterday and that he was at least as shocked as Zhan. Zhan's father cleared his throat, grabbed Yibo's father by the collar of his jacket, and looked deep into his eyes with a scowl. "What did you insinuate about my son you half sausage? Does my beautiful, talented and dear boy look like he needs to make a pass at any other young man? Do you think he couldn't find anyone with his looks? Do you realize how much my son is worth? Your son is not the only one who has worked hard for his success."

Yibo's father swallowed hard and replied stuttering, "I'm, I'm, sorry. We heard from, from our eldest son that Zhan, well, that he, is an obstacle for Yibo."

"An obstacle? My boy? Never! My son would never stand in the way of anyone and their career! My son is decent and would rather support your son. Just as he supports his little brother by financing his studies and now even takes him in at his home, just so that he can continue studying in peace. And he even secretly supports his big sister, because the salary her husband earns is not enough. He gives money to his brother-in-law every month so that they can also save. Someone like that is my son, and no one to stand in anyone's way!"

Zhan was amazed that his father knew all this. He had the conversation with Cheng only last night, how did his father already know about it? Had he reconciled with Cheng too?

Yibo's mother got down on her knees in front of Zhan and said, "I'm sorry. You were right, we should have talked to Yibo first. We didn't know that he had been in love with you for a long time and now only recently took the first step on his own. We were worried about what our eldest son said and were afraid that you were after Yibo's money and wanted to become successful through him. After you told us to type your name into a search engine, we did so and felt very ashamed to have implied that to you. And even more so when Yibo then came to us and told us the truth." Zhan was speechless.

"Honestly Zhan? This young man seems nice and I also think he is serious about you. But I am against this relationship. Because I don't want you to have such in-laws and such a brother-in-law! Who knows what new nastiness he will think up? And if these parents don't even talk to their child first before they accuse someone else of anything, just because their other child says something, then it shows how little respect they have for their youngest son. And they disrespected you." Said Zhan's father.

Yibo stood close to Zhan's father and said, "Please allow me to have a relationship with Zhan. I really love him and I will make sure that none of my family ever speaks badly about Zhan again."

"You're a young idol, aren't you? I mean, I'm not familiar with the music of the younger generation, but your pictures are really everywhere in the city. How are you going to be with my son? As an idol, do you even have time for him? Can you move freely out there and be seen with my son? Can you guarantee that he will never get in the front and get in trouble with your fans? I don't think you can guarantee any of that. Don't get me wrong, I think it's good that you're working so hard for your career and doing it on your own. But my son deserves someone to be by his side, to be with without being afraid or having to hide. Until you can guarantee that, I'm against this relationship." Replied Zhan's father.

Suddenly, Hai Kuan also stepped forward and said, "Yibo doesn't have time for a relationship right now. His career is at its peak and he is way too busy. He can't even walk out the door without being recognized immediately. He has nothing to offer Zhan except money."

"Zhan my son, be honest with me. Do you want to have a relationship with this young man?" Asked Zhan's father.

Zhan looked at each of them in turn and then he looked Yibo straight in the eyes. "No, I don't." He replied curtly and then went into his office.

Yibo followed Zhan and asked him in the office, "Are you serious? You don't want to be with me even though you have feelings for me?"

Zhan swallowed and tried to choke down the thick lump in his throat before saying, "Feelings alone are not enough. My father is right. I want someone by my side that I don't have to hide with. Someone who has time for me and isn't just there for a day or two now and then and then gone for weeks. I don't want to be afraid of being seen by your fans. And your brother is right too. Your career is at its peak now and you don't have time for a relationship at all. Please be honest with yourself. Look at your schedule and then tell me when you want to have time for a relationship in the process? I'm sorry, but, I can't and don't want to be in a relationship with an idol. And I'm not just saying that out of selfishness, but also, for the sake of your career."

"Why? Why don't you give me a chance to prove that I can do both?"

"Yibo wake up already and look the reality in the eyes. You can't do both. Focus on your career, show everyone what a talented young man you are. Blow them away with your skills. But stop hoping you can be with me and still have your career. It's true. A relationship with me, would be an obstacle for you."

Yibo had tears in his eyes, but he was also angry. "I will do what you want and concentrate on my career. But know that I will not give up on you. I will return to you one day and you will be my boyfriend." Yibo replied.

Yibo walked up to Zhan, hugged him, gave him a kiss and whispered, "I love you Zhan. And I promise you, I'll come back to you and then we can have the relationship you deserve and that I've been dreaming of for a long time."

Zhan didn't know what to say, so he just nodded, stroked Yibo's hair and hugged him again before Yibo left the office sobbing.

Immediately after, his father joined him in the office and, without saying a word, took Zhan into his arms and hugged him tightly. Only after Zhan just cried for a few minutes did his father whisper, "The young man loves you very much and I'm sure you will see each other again. Give him some time and then you will see, he will come back to you and you can be a couple."

Zhan was glad that his father was there for him today. Whereas he had always been there for Zhan, but also his siblings. Zhan only had to write or call him and his father came immediately. Today was a happy coincidence that Zhan was more than grateful for.

After the tears had dried for the time being, and Zhan became aware of how deep his feelings for the young idol already were, Zhan ate with his father some of the cooked food that his stepmother had given for him. And as he suspected, it tasted very good, although his heart felt so heavy.