After I was able to stop my brother and brother-in-law from arguing in the diner, my brother asked me, "If you actually find Zhan someday. What do you plan to do with him then?"

I smiled at the thought that I would probably put a ring on his finger and tie it to me forever, but instead replied, "I want him to know that I had nothing to do with it. He hates me because he thinks I lied to him, used him, and cheated on him. I told him he could trust me and the next day he was arrested. And I want him to know that I was not involved and would never have betrayed him."

"You know why mom and dad did it, though." Said my brother. Cheng immediately shook his head in annoyance.

"Oh yeah I know that. And I still think it's wrong even after more than a year. It was mom who messed up and she's been doing it for 8 years. She must have realized that this would stand out when so many of the people she questioned got unpunished. Especially, in the case of the people who took bribes. But did the knowledge stop her? No. She kept going, and when she didn't know a way out, she and Dad dragged me into it, making me look like the evil trust-breaking, lying, backstabbing special agent."

"They're both sorry. Dad blames himself every day for this. He hates himself the most for using you, for losing you. For destroying your life and your career."

"Career? Oh come on. Do you really think I give a damn about that?"

"Yibo, you worked so hard to get there to become a special agent and even ranked among the best in the Agency. Do you really want to give it all up just for a criminal man?"

"Do you really think I'm doing this just because of Zhan? Sure, he's one of my reasons. But I think I'm doing this more because I realized that I've only ever done what I thought was right, or rather what Mom and Dad told me was right. Through Zhan, I've learned that there's not just black or white. Not all criminals are the same. And man, you have no idea how much I love my criminal mastermind. I just want to see him again and ask him to accept my feelings for him."

"See honey? That's why I told you not to get involved and let your brother do it. He loves Zhan very much and instead of nagging him, you should help him." Interjected Cheng.

"Thanks, but I don't need any help. I'm doing just fine on my own. And one more thing. Should you be here at the urging of the family, your family, tell them to save it. I haven't seen Zhan for more than a year. And if it were otherwise, I wouldn't let them know anyway. So now I have work to do."

I got up and was about to leave when my brother said, "Yibo, I think Dad is sick. He won't admit it, but he looks bad." I stopped with my back turned to him and Cheng and was about to turn around to face them again when I received a new message on my cell phone from Zhan.

"What are you going to do now? Are you going to be the good boy again and return to the family?" Had Zhan texted me.

I hastily turned around in the diner and just saw a man with a baseball cap walking out the door. I ran to the door, but only saw this man get into the back seat of a car and drive away. I cursed internally and received another message, "I'm sorry, but I had to leave."

I immediately dialed Zhan's number and he answered the call, "So, what are you going to do?"

"If you think I'm going to go back and give up on you. Forget it! I'll never give up on you Zhan!"

"Fine, but, what are you going to do?"

"As long as nothing is fixed, I won't do anything. Except to keep looking for you."

"You don't have to look for me Yibo. I'm always around you, you know? I'll contact you when I think it's right."

"Zhan, come back and let's talk properly."

"Um, no. I have another appointment. But I'm sure I'll see you soon. After all, you still owe me a business dinner and a weekend in Switzerland. So, prepare yourself thoroughly. I expect absolute perfection. Oh yes, please tell Mr. Chou that kidnapping you would be a very stupid idea. Because, if you were to get hurt... well."

"So you do care about me! You care about me."

"I just want to make sure I'm the only one who can hurt you."

"Oh yeah Zhan. But that's also because you love me too and this is the only way you can confess that to me. I know. And Zhan? Remember, as long as I live, you are mine! I won't allow you to sleep with others. So you better stay faithful."

"Mhm you but also Yibo. I'm hanging up now and will contact you again soon."

"Wait Zhan!"

"What else?"

"I love you and miss you. Don't make me wait too long again."

"I know... see you soon."

"Zhan?"

"What else?"

"I hope you can return it soon."

"Who knows. Oh yeah, your dad isn't sick. He just has the flu."

"How did...? Oh what am I even asking. Will you continue to take care of me?"

"You can count on it Yibo. Now be good and go work Bad Boy."

"You be good too and don't let anyone else touch you. I'm the only one who is allowed to touch you and enjoy you! Never forget that! I can smell and feel when someone else touched you."

"Oho, the lion roared."

"That's right my Bunny."

"Go to work."

"Will do. See you soon. I love you."

"I know. See you soon." He said and ended the phone call. Inside, I was all excited again. The tingling in my stomach, moved through my whole body.

I walked back into the diner, where my brother and Cheng looked at me questioningly. "Oh, I really needed to call my roommate. He texted me that I probably haven't paid my rent yet. I had to clarify it with him. He checked again and found the payment had been received after all."

"And that's why you're so red in the face?" Asked my brother.

"Sure. Do you know how nervous I got just now? I after all knew that I had paid my rent for my room."

"Mhhh, I see. So what about Dad now, you're not worried?"

"No, I'm not. Send him to the doctor and get him checked out. Making assumptions won't help you."

"Does that really leave you cold Yibo?"

"I'm not going to comment on that right now. I have to get back to work. Order some more or leave." I said. They each ordered a mixed salad and a water and left when they finished eating.

When I got off work, I went to the hideout and told Mr. Chou that Zhan already knows about his crazy plan and that I should warn him to carry it out. "He doesn't want you to get hurt I guess." He said.

"Mhm, that's what he said. Besides, the plan was a stupid idea from the start."

"Yeah all right Yibo. So now, Zhan wants you to be perfectly prepared for a business dinner. I'm assuming you're supposed to accompany him as an assistant again. Then I'd say I'll teach you to think and act like an assistant."

"Finally, a good plan Mr. Chou." I replied with a grin. Ever since the phone call with Zhan, I've just been in a good mood. Not only does Zhan care about me, he actually looks out for me. And he indirectly admitted that he loves me.

I then had to listen to two hours of lectures about how an assistant thinks and acts before I could finally call it a day. I then went shopping only briefly, because in the shared apartment everyone buys his own food and also has his own refrigerator, which I honestly also find a bit excessive. But okay, that's the way it is.

Still happy about the phone call with Zhan, I slowly walked home. This evening seemed especially nice. The air was good. It was neither too hot nor too cold and a light breeze was blowing. I know it was just a phone call, but this phone call was just nice for me. Even though I would have much rather seen him and talked to him in person.

Then when I got home, I went to my room, put my groceries in my fridge and took a long shower first. Since I had to take off the bandage to shower, I also saw what the cut looked like underneath. It was not very deep and would be healed soon.

After my shower, I then went back to my room. I opened the door, walked in and was about to turn on the light when I noticed I wasn't alone. I stopped and grinned. Sandalwood! Zhan was there. I raised my hand to turn on the light and suddenly I felt Zhan step behind me and asked, "How about you leave it off?"

I grinned and asked him, "How about you let me kiss you?"

"Aren't you worried that I just walked in the apartment and into your room?"

"No, I'm happy about it. I've wished for it many times you know."

"Really?"

"Oh yeah. And you know what I've done to you every time I've imagined it?"

"No, what?"

"I turned to you and kissed you and carried you to the bed where we made love all night."

"Mhhh, and what if I have other plans though?" He asked me and put his arms around me. Zhan kissed my neck and continued, "I'm afraid I can't keep you company all night. I'm actually here just to give you something too. In it is the information about the business dinner."

Zhan handed me a large envelope and I immediately put it on my small desk. "I'll take a look at it when I'm done with you. But it's going to take a while. Maybe all night you know? I have over a year of catching up to do, after all."

"Is that so?"

"Yes. And I know you want it too."

"Do I?"

"Yes. You kiss my neck and you hug me from behind. You want me to turn to you and grab you and kiss you and make love to you. And you know what?"

"What?"

"That's exactly what I'm going to do. Because that's exactly what I want too." I turned around to Zhan, took off his baseball cap, threw it on my desk, and kissed him.

Zhan opened the towel I was wearing around my waist and dropped it. I grinned as he looked at me as naked as I was. "Do you like what you see?" I asked him.

"Shut your mouth and just kiss me." Replied Zhan. I laughed and nodded. I quickly undressed him and then carried him to my bed. God how I love this man.

That night, Zhan and I made love a whole three times. He stayed with me the whole night. He was in my arms just like I wanted him to be. And he also left only after he cleaned and re-bandaged the wound on my hand. As I said goodbye, I held him in my arms, kissed him and said, "I hope I see you again soon. I love you."

Zhan winked at me and replied, "I know Yibo. Wǎn'ān."

Hearing this, I pressed Zhan to me and thanked him. Because it was Zhan himself who taught me what Wǎn'ān stands for. It's not just Chinese for good night. But each letter has its own meaning. W= I, A= love, N= you. So he told me, I love you, love you.

W= I, A= love, N= you, A= love, N= you.  You see? Wǒ ài nǐ