Chapter 16
The Code of Silence

"Xiao Zhan."

Felt something crawling over the neck, slowly and steadily as it trapped me in its grip. The hands were tied and so were the legs, making it unable to move a inch."Who are you?" I tried to question it but no words escaped my throat. I was choked, a hand around my throat made it unable to utter any sound but for the moment there, I can't figure it out who it was. Seeing my petrified face, the grip against my neck loosened for a second- Until it tightened again making me almost lose my breath. My body started feeling pain and my mind was blanking out.

Was this my end? I tried to question as I took in my surroundings. Where is this again? What kind of place is this? It wasn't clear. It was dark, too dark that almost nothing was visible.

"Xiao Zhan."

Again. I can hear my name again. The same voice but it was distant. I know who it is but at the same time I can't remember. I tried to turn my head around so I can call the source of that voice but the grip on my neck made it impossible to move my body. Why me? The grip around my neck suddenly vanished away as I felt my body being thrown away. I was falling down, in a abyss of darkness, into nothingness of being, of that dreadful night.

"You will never be happy. After what you did, You deserve death. Die. Die."

Another voice laughed at me. It felt too real. Why it has to me? This question often crossed my mind whenever I saw something like that. What did I even do to deserve this? Why of all the humans, it has to be me? I found myself running through a complete darkness, unaware of how I got here and where I am going. All I feel is that my body is being sucked by a storm of despair and sorrow from where I can never escape. I didn't want it. I want to fight against it till the last of my breath but the darkness around is so defeating that I can't do it alone. I need someone to hold me.

"S-somebody."

I will never be happy. I will never leave this. I can never escape this. This is my end. My fate. My death. But-

"I don't want to die. I don't want this."

"Xiao Zhan! Hey, Zhan! I am here! Hey! Wake up."

Xiao Zhan jolted up, his body sweating furiously. He was panting hard, trying to hold onto something or someone as he barely got his breath back. He immediately hugged the other who had a concerned expression up on his face. With his trembling hands, Xiao Zhan tighten his grip around his waist as the other put his head against his chest, slowly caressing it. He then sat next to him on the bed, carefully calming him down as the Xiao whimpered in horror. Last night was a devastating for him. Even though he was drugged and half passed out, Xiao Zhan can never forget what he went through in those minutes of terror. It felt like hours whereas it all only occurred in mere twenty to thirty minutes. He was profusely panting, clutching on the shirt with his sweaty hands trying to snuggle more into his chest, if possible.

The last thing that was in his memory was him, Wang Yibo, his husband who protected and saved him from that dark night. He wants him. He wants Yibo to save him again. And fortunately, with the scent of his channel perfume of the body that he was holding onto, Xiao Zhan was sure that it was him. Wang Yibo saved him, as he was once again holding onto him, whispering comforting words.

Thank god, It's you.

Xiao Zhan's eyes wandered around the room he was in, as he slowly settled down from his initial horrified state. It was not the suite bedroom. It was a complete different place! The room was big and spacious, decorated with a blend of modern and antique furniture. Xiao Zhan can see from the big window that they were definitely not a hotel. It can be a cottage located in countryside or could be an isolated place inside a forest. Zhan's panicked surged as his eyes didn't saw a familiar surrounding. He parted his lips trying to say something but he felt a hand slowly caressing his back and telling him to calm down.

Relief flushed all over Xiao Zhan as his breathing slowly became normal and relaxed. Because even though that surrounding was new to him, the man who held him right now wasn't. He was Yibo.

His Wang Yibo.
His husband.

Xiao Zhan let the other pat his head as he closed his eyes on Yibo's chest. He slowly opened his eyes again and took in his surroundings more in. In front of him, at a wooden bedstand, a small bowl of water with a towel were placed. Xiao Zhan was feeling a sudden wave of butterflies when he moved his hands to his forehead and felt that the hot feverish feeling was now gone that means that the Wang Heir was actually taking care of him all while he was suffering. Xiao Zhan weakly smiled and parted a bit from the other's chest as his eyes met Yibo.

With his half hooded redden eyes, He can tell that the Young Wang barely relaxed yesternight.

So, he didn't sleep at all. He was awake the whole night.

"Relax. It's all over now. I am here hmm? Lay back down."

Wang Yibo said as tried to put the other back in the bed. Zhan shook his head saying that he had rested well and he wants to get up now but the other denied and made him lie down in his bed again.

"Yibo, I am okay now. See? I don't have fever or anything anymore. You treated it all well." Xiao Zhan unintentionally smiled between his whines, pouting a bit in the process.

"You may be feeling all good physically but I need you to rest more. I had called a doctor to check on you when you were asleep. The drug was a mild sedative with a little amount of aphrodisiacs from what I am informed. Wait for another doctor to arrive and let's be double sure then, hmm? He will come by afternoon so you can rest more. Tell me, are you feeling nauseous? Or hungry? You didn't eat anything yesterday after the lunch. Should I get you something to eat maybe?!" The Wang Heir's visible concern that kept oozing out with the way he frowned made Xiao Zhan surprised. He never saw the other being so worried before. He saw Yibo ready to leave for the kitchen to grab him something but Zhan just held his wrist, making the Wang sit next to him on the bed.

"I am not hungry and more than that, I have rested enough and you haven't at all. Your eyes tell me that you didn't sleep the entire night. It must be exhausting. Take a nap." Xiao Zhan said, concerned. The other looked reluctant but after contemplating for few seconds, Yibo agreed.

"Well, if that's what you want. I can't deny you now, Can I?"

Xiao Zhan smiled at that and tried to get up to let the other have his space. "Good. I will freshen up and-" Before he can say further, he was already lifted from the bed by the other, who lied down on the soft fluffy bed with Xiao Zhan on top of his chest.

"Better."

Wang Yibo mumbled under his breath before looking back at surprised and embarrassed Xiao Zhan.

"What?" He asked only to
be replied with a weak resistance from Zhan to free himself away. Ofcourse, Xiao Zhan failed to get out of Yibo's firm hold around him which resulted him to smack the other on his arm lightly.

"You-" Xiao Zhan paused as he huffed before continuing. "-are weird." He said with a sigh that indicated him giving up since he knows he can't win against Wang Yibo anyways.

"I know. Now sleep." As they both lied in complete silence, Zhan couldn't help but unintentionally draw circles on the other's arms. He sighed. Xiao Zhan was really not sleepy anymore and for now, he has many questions in his head. Why did it happen? What happened after he was passed out? Did that bastard got caught or he escaped? If he escaped, will he attack him again?! Thousands of queries were hovering his mind but as his eyes fell outside the window again, he subconsciously asked.

"Where are we Yibo? This is not that hotel right? It doesn't even seems like a Hotel to begin with." Xiao Zhan said. No way these many trees can exist just like that in front of just any hotel.

"Because it isn't. We can't stay there after the chain of events that happened last night in that wretched place. I have already decided to sue that entire company for forgery and lack of security. I failed in protecting you once, I can't repeat the same mistake twice. So, I shifted last night. You were passed out due to drug impact so there is no way you could have woken up. Don't worry, this place is completely safe- because it belongs to me."

Wang Yibo stated in his raspy deep voice which only made Xiao Zhan more curious. Belongs to him?

"Wait, if this place is yours why were we staying in a hotel to begin with?!" Xiao Zhan asked, jolting his head towards Yibo with big curious eyes and mouth hung open.

"Because I bought it last night?" The Wang Heir replied and quirked his eyebrow before making Xiao Zhan's head lay against his chest once again.

"WHAT?!"Xiao Zhan's voice came out a bit muffled as his mouth was a pushed against the Wang's chest. "Wwhy ywou bought it? Becawuse of mwe? We could have just go back homwe-"

Xiao Zhan said with his words being distorted due to his mouth being pressed. He was feeling burdened now. Wang Yibo was not poor, he knows, but the fact that the other had bought a whole ass place just because of his carelessness and naive behaviour made Xiao Zhan feel guilt in his gut. He had lived a nightmare yesterday but he can't blame it on anyone but him. He was careless. He should have paid more attention to his surroundings but he trusted a random person in a foreign country where he barely knew anything.

Xiao Zhan thought that he will feel pathetic and traumatic after all that. But he knew that he didn't give up till the end and that was his evidence that he isn't weak and a pushover anymore. He had improved and he didn't have to hear it from anyone this time. He proved it to himself in a life and death situation. He felt courageous and thankful for not giving in. Thankful to Yibo for saving him. And so, he didn't want to become a burden on the Wang. The other already did enough for him.

"Zhan, I bought this place because I can. And more than that, You were not in danger alone right? I could have been attacked too. So it's better to have a safe place rather than switching places and wait for danger right?" Zhan relieved a bit thinking that Yibo had did it for his safety too, not solely because of him.

However in Reality, Wang Yibo only bought this place for his safety.

The Young Wang knew that this manager was too dumb that he will definitely feel strange about his idea of buying a house because of what happened with him. Remembering how Xiao Zhan barely uses his money, he knew that the other won't digest the fact that he invested such amount of money on him.

But Wang Yibo knows how to handle him. And he successfully did.

They stay like that for few minutes, in each other's embrace. Xiao Zhan kept reviewing everything again and again. The sudden turn of events was not explainable at all. His identity, his face, nothing was expressed in public but still someone was able to track him down all the way in a different country. It may be over now, but something scared him. Deep down in his mind, he can't let go of how eerie he was feeling and no matter what, couldn't stop thinking about it.

"Yibo." Xiao Zhan called out, his voice was low, almost dream like as his mouth was being muffled against the Wang's chest, which was exposed as the top three buttons were undone. He thought that maybe the other already fell asleep when he got response. But, Xiao Zhan continued anyways.

"What if he came again? What will I do then? Can I fight again?! Will I be able to do it again? What if you can't save me next time?! He won't come again right?" Zhan whispered to himself, his eyes wide open and throat getting a bit dry but Wang Yibo heard him clearly. His negative thoughts started clouding his mind, panick rising in his body until he heard a soft but deep and firm voice reply to all his question at once and a cold hand slowly making it's way on Xiao Zhan's head slowly ruffling it.

"No, He won't. He can't."

"But-"

"Don't worry. He was arrested last night, not before I punched the shit out of him but yeah, he is in jail, a jail we can never escape, a jail he can never return from alive. I promise you that."

Wang Yibo said, his eyes suddenly glint with a strange emotion and his grip around Zhan's waist tightening a bit. He can't tell Xiao Zhan what actually happened now, Can he? Sometimes, it's good to lie. As he looked back to his husband, Yibo found him looking at him with tears brimming from the corners of his eyes.

"Thank you. Thank you so much. I know I am the part of your family for now and I should have been more careful. My stupidity almost risked your reputation. I am such a burden." Xiao Zhan said with a genuine guilt building in his heart as he didn't know why was he feeling bad all of sudden. Wang Yibo saved him, took care of him and protected him but then why was he feeling a sudden pain in his heart. An empty hole in his heart was carving in, as if- As if he can never be happy again.

But amidst of his trance, when Xiao Zhan looked at Yibo and found him frowning at his words, he instantly regretted saying something so stupid and insensitive.

"Why do you think that?" Wang Yibo suddenly asked, genuinely pissed.

"Isn't it true though? Didn't you do it because I am your husband right now? I didn't deserve that care or anything and still you had to take care of me because of my irresponsible behaviour. I signed a contract about always prioritising the family reputation at first. You followed everything that you promised. My dignity and reputation, you saved it. But my carelessness almost ruined your family image. How can I even-" Xiao Zhan immediately stopped when the grip around his waist became so tight that it concerned him. Yibo's eyes were raging as he looked at the other in pure anger.

"Y-yibo, What happened?"

Xiao Zhan called out, his voice a bit scared. Wang Yibo snapped out of it and loosen his grip, not much but just enough. He sighed.

"I don't know why you think so low of yourself or maybe you don't consider me a human Xiao Zhan with how ill you think about me. But let me tell you the sole reason why I did what I did to save you last night. It's because I wanted to. Not because of a reputation or because of that contract but merely because I felt that I have to. I would have saved anyone in that situation, Yes I would. I would have helped them and get that monster arrested in a normal situation.

But if you ask me whether I had to take care of you or would I have done something different kind of after treatment in case of others? Then- Yes. It would have different. It was different. It is different when it comes to you. You are married to me and ofcourse it's a big title on it's own but that still can't force me to do anything that I don't want to Xiao Zhan.

Taking care of you, buying this place and currently laying with you on top of me- it's all because I can't help but wanted to do it."

Wang Yibo's voice was calmer now. His tone was a bit soft than usual and didn't change a bit throughout. He sounded confused but at the same time, too sure of whatever he said. But for some strange reason, Xiao Zhan was feeling a weird feeling in his stomach. The fact that the other did it all because he wanted to- he saved him because he wanted to.

He took care of him because Wang Yibo wanted to.

Why? Xiao Zhan's thought to himself. Why for him? Didn't Wang Yibo hate him? He hates him. Yes, Yibo hates him, Zhan knows. Then, why?

"Why?" Subconsciously, Xiao Zhan mumbled, surprisingly himself. But the Young Wang wasn't taken aback by it. He slowly got up, moving Xiao Zhan to sit on his lap. The latter was starting to feel hot on his ears but didn't dare to look at the other at all. Now if he is correct, he wasn't in his clothes. This long, loose t-shirt, it was definitely Wang Yibo's.

I am in his clothes.

"Zhan, Look at me."

Wang Yibo called out as he put his hands on both cheeks of Xiao Zhan and slowly made him turn towards him. But still the other didn't look at him. He was feeling ridiculously giddy. That feeling was back. The way he can't push Wang Yibo in that hotel room, it was similar to that time.

"Look at me, I am begging you."

Zhan couldn't believe what he heard. Wang Yibo sounded so- vulnerable. He immediately locked eyes with him which were genuinely pleading, soft and honest. And so, when the Young Wang begun speaking, Xiao Zhan knew it wasn't a lie.

"Seeing you in embrace of anyone who isn't me, that too forced, made me so mad that all I wanted was to cut those fingers that have touched you, scrape out the skin from the entire body that tried to force itself on you and brawl out those eyes that saw you in that miserable state and made you cry. And if you will ask me why, is it because you are Young Wang's husband? Or because your dignity is Wangs dignity or something like that? Then No.

It's not because of it.

It's not because I feel obliged to protect you. I don't even know what this is but- I don't fucking care about such things like Image or reputation. Do I look like I care for my dignity when I caused all that scene before our marriage? I am stubborn as hell. And I know, I am nothing good. I am selfish, demanding and arrogant. That's what I am. I don't do anything if I don't want to and you should know it very well by now. What happened yesterday- what I did was for you. I wanted to protect you, to hold you and to give that bastard a lesson for his disgusting act.

Call it because of contract or whatever suits your ideology but You belong to me. To Wang Yibo and n one has a fucking right to mess with what's mine."

Wang Yibo stated, slightly glinted with anger. He eventually did everything that he mentioned. Cutting the fingers, brawling the eyes and scrapping the skin of a living being all while listening to huge and loud screams and pleads, he did it. Xiao Zhan was expected to get scared hearing those words but instead he found himself stunned and completely caught off guard.

"I know I am weird Xiao Zhan and I don't mind being one either. I do things because I want to. Not because I am expected or wanted to do anything. As for you, You are mine. That should be enough to answer all your questions." Wang Yibo said. Zhan was looking at him with those surprised eyes as his cheeks were pressed between Yibo's big rough hands. His eyes didn't held fear but were in wonder, unlike what the Wang Heir expected and that just made him sigh.

Why can't you just be more predictable? Don't look at me like that.

On the other hand, Xiao Zhan had a inner turmoil going on.

The word Mine was making him feel all giddy and his insides were acting up. But somewhere in his mind he knew this won't last long. A year at the most. For Wang Yibo he was nothing more than a possession for the meantime. Still- Yes, still he wanted to let his delusions were acting up. He looked at Yibo trying to figure out if there was any lie. No, there wasn't.

That mighty gaze that indirectly claimed him, those fierce eyes that had a different level of dominance fogging over them and that voice, that fucking voice and it's vibrancy, it all made Xiao Zhan feel a foreign feeling he never felt before.

"I already did what was needed to be done. So you can rest assured."

Wang Yibo said as his eyes locked with the other and he remembered the night before. Those eyes that were so puffy and red, that pathetic site made him so angry. He knows why- Because he had seen it before. He knew why he hates when Xiao Zhan cries. He knows it all but seeing the other looking at him with a little bit of trust and admiration in his eyes, Yibo doesn't knows that if it's true anymore. Is his past the only reason why he feels strange near this man? Only because he resembles him?! He doesn't knows anymore.

The day I got my hands on the one behind this- that day will be the day they will see what it's like to mess with a monster.

"Thank you, Yibo."

Xiao Zhan can't say anything more then that because maybe, if he felt a bit less overwhelming, he could have said more than just a mere word of gratitude. He can't express what he felt and so he decided to keep it that way, trying to express it all with his eyes only. The Wang kept his eyes on him for a moment before he placed a kiss on his his head softly, making Xiao Zhan almost melt away against his lips.

Shit, This is not good for my heart.

Wang Yibo lied back down, attaching the Xiao's head against his chest unable to face him after what he did. He felt his ears burning up but he can't let it show, can he? Trying to fade away that feeling, he started caressing the other's hairs.

They were soft, untangled and well kept- just like the boy himself.

Soon enough, soft snores soon resonated in the room as the Young Wang was finally knocked out with his mouth a bit open like a toddler. Xiao Zhan heard it and looked at him with his big doe eyes. The other looked so pretty, his big lashes, small button nose, full lips and perfect face which was so relaxed now, alike his usual stoic one. How can he even act like a total brat once he is awake? He looks so harmless.

Baby highness.

Xiao Zhan thought to himself that made him smile a bit. That title suits the Wang Heir a little too much. Soon enough, the grip around him loosened, enough for Xiao Zhan to wriggled out of it. He got his chance. As soon as he heard younger's soft snores getting a bit loud and his grip loosening more, he tried to carefully get out of his embrace but was hugged tightly by the Wang who groaned at the lost of touch.

Xiao Zhan gave a muffled laugh at that site. Yibo was looking like a baby. He just kept laying there admiring the other but then something struck him. He sighed to himself.

What am I doing? Xiao Zhan thought to himself as he slowly slipped out of the other's embrace. This time, successfully. He put a pillow at his place who the Wang Heir seem to immediately hold not before subtly whining. He quietly picked up his slippers and was ready to go out of the room but then he furiously blushed seeing Wang Yibo giving small kisses to the pillow all while he was still sleeping. Zhan got red, remembering how the other kept peppering his head the last night as well. Did he just let it happen-

His lips are so soft.

Zhan didn't wait before he dashed out of the room, face hot and bothered. If he didn't run away, he was sure he would start thinking something ridiculous. It's so embarrassing. Especially when the other was peacefully sleeping with his mouth a bit open like a baby.

"Stupid stupid stupid! Why are you even thinking about that, you idiot? He stayed awake all night, helped you, saved you and this is the thought you had about him just because of that? What the hell! It's all because you are a Virgin Pokemon! He was helping you out of pure concern. But you! AH!No weird thoughts! He just kissed you to relax you- well it still counts- but NO!"

With all these thoughts ghosting his mind, Xiao Zhan ran outside the bedroom. He met with stairs and went down in curiousity. This place was definitely not some hotel! He was met with a huge hall that had a big wall clock present above a place for bonfire at the left. The Wooden door, which may be the entrance was in his front and to the right was the dining area with a kitchen. It looked like a personal cottage with how he can barely see any other residence through the big windows that covered the entire place. With the poised serenity of the surroundings, he can tell that this place was away from city's hustle and bustle.

"How come he bought such place in few hours? He surprises me sometimes."

Xiao Zhan explored the place more, opening all the cabinets which were mostly empty considering how they literally shifted midnight. The kitchen area became his personal favourite with all that ceramic and beautiful architecture. He won't mind living here at all. After discovering more around, he found that the bathroom was actually inside the room itself. He sighed at his stupidity and slowly tippy toed back, trying not to wake up the sleeping Wang in the process. He got his clothes that were fortunately arranged in the closet and rushed inside the bathroom, making sure to lock it properly this time.

Stepping inside, he finally had a look at his attire. Unlike what he expected, he looked clean and surprisingly decent, as if he never went through something so horrible to begin with. Looking down, he found that he was indeed in Wang Yibo's t-shirt. And- Just his t-shirt. He didn't wore any kind of pants or anything but his boxers that were covered by that long tee, almost making me look like he was butt naked.

And just when he thought he won't get more embarassed, seeing his state, he proved himself wrong as his cheeks tinted in a light shade of pink.

Did he change me- my clothes?

Xiao Zhan thought and then smacked his own forehead. Ofcourse, who else was there?! Fuck off Xiao Zhan! Why are you over reacting like a highschool sissy!? He is a guy you are guy. You have nothing he hasn't seen before.

Soon enough he got dressed and came out of that room.

Wrapping his head around the place once again, he decided to make some breakfast for both of them considering how none of them had a bite of food since the previous afternoon. Wang Yibo wasn't awake yet but Xiao Zhan knows that he wasn't a heavy sleeper and will probably wake up in no time. He felt guilty for starving the other on his account and decided to atleast show his gratitude like this. He choose to make a major portion of their breakfast first and then, if by that time he doesn't gets up on his own, he will wake up Wang Yibo.

He already got into action and was able to do the decided. But to his shock, suddenly, the door bell rung.

Xiao Zhan felt a sudden anxiety rising on his body. There is no way a random nobody could come all the way to this place amidst in woods.

Who could- is it that man?!

He shook his head in denial. No, Yibo promised he won't return. Maybe, Yibo called for some errands or something? Xiao Zhan thought with his stomach growling. He got closer and opened the door, just a bit, still scared and cautious. But instead of receiving any kind of delivery, he got flabbergasted.

what is He doing here?

"Long time no see, brother-in-law."

Wang Yibo groaned in his sleep as he felt his body stiffen. He knew that the Xiao already left, almost an hour ago, but he didn't stop him. He was not sleepy anyways.

The Young Wang was insomniac.

He used to have a combination of sleeping pills and selective quantity of morphine to help him sleep due to his severed insomnia. But the medicines caused him few side effects overtime like constant dizziness and tiredness. Later, he stopped with the doses and worked out so much that his body used to burnout and thus, out of weary, he used to get some sleep. But soon, it also affected his body and he used to pass out sometimes. Later on, he got so much habitual to not sleeping that he got a maximum of three hour sleep in a day or Sometimes, he just didn't sleep at all and for some weird reason, functioned well enough with that fucked up schedule.

But something weird happened to him few days ago.

He fell asleep, without using any pills or other techniques. He just- dozed off like that. Wang Yibo was himself surprised when he wake up around a pile of clothes on a random mattress, that too, on the floor like a discarded toy.

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"WHAT THE FUCK?"

Wang yibo irked his eyebrows dramatically seeing the state he was in. His clothes were disheveled and he was laying on a pile of clothes like an abandoned human to existence- just like that.

He was the Young Wang for fuck sake!

Yibo was first surprised to found out that he slept. Like real sleep! But now when he looked around, he was pissed. He was thrown away like a rag doll in middle of those weird clothes! He found all the glitter sticking to his suit and his face- WHAT IN THE GOLDEN HOUR KIND OF SHIT IS THIS?!? He looked around to find where the hell he was when he saw Xiao Zhan sleeping on the chair, drooling like a messy toddler. Wang Yibo neared him in animalistic pace ready to shout but stopped when he saw him at a close distance.

'Why this annoying devil has to looks like a pure bastard? This brat!'

The Young Wang thought for a second about how he should punish the other for his nasty behaviour but then he sighed. He decided not to wake him up- as he knows how annoying it is to break apart from a good sleep. But that doesn't means he will give up! He would definitely annoy him- whenever the Xiao wakes up. He took a picture of the other drooling and smirked before looking at his state in the mirror. His clothes were already half gone with how they were barely hanging on him. So, he decided to just mess his hairs more and then got a little of the red matte on his fingers that he found fallen in a corner. Smudging it on his neck and jaw with a rough pace, he made few bruises resembling hickeys as he has seen on Dylan a lot of times.

"Keep answering your employees' questions and teasing now. That's your punishment for throwing me on that!" He then pulled out the envelope which had the honeymoon tickets that he was almost- forced to go on by his mother.

Coincidentally, he heard the voice of a female employee nearing to that room. Wang Yibo took his chance and before the lady can even knock, he opened the door and bang- he got it! The shock on her face and a little blush was enough for him to know that he successfully completed his plan.

Soon other employees were murmuring, gossiping about how wild their innocent boss actually got after his marriage!

Yibo didn't even clarify their doubts and just left, proudly showing the handmade marks all over his body.

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Wang Yibo remembered that incident and shook his head laughing. How childish for the Young Wang of the mighty Wang Corporations to make some handprints just to annoy his husband, Right? But again, Did he care?!

No, Not at all.

He liked it.

Yibo yawned. He couldn't sleep so why not just feed his stomach which is begging him with wild growls right now. He immediately got out of the bed and decided to freshen up first as he knows that Xiao Zhan already took a bath. He saw him in a baby blue bathrobe from his half opened eyes. Why he kinda-

But his steps halted when a familiar but definitely not his favourite voice entered his ears from the outside. Yibo immediately rushed outside and found him.

"I told you not to touch him didn't I? Want me to break your limbs- again?!"

Xiao Zhan was shocked would be an understatement. But more than that, he was annoyed when he saw a familiar but definitely not the face he wants to see leaning against the door frame holding few backs of groceries and fast food with a ridiculous smile dancing on his lips.

"Long time no see, Brother-in-law."

For some reason, that brother-in-law sounds creepy when Wang Haoxuan says it and Zhan can't help but feel uneasy everytime. He backed off by few steps as Haoxuan stepped inside and closed the door behind him. He placed the baggage on the table and eyed the Xiao from top to bottom slightly licking his lips.

"Another day and you are still blessing this world with your grace. How Beautiful." Haoxuan smirked when he saw the other gulping in hesitation and backing off more. He looks pretty more when he is scared. Haoxuan thought and chuckled.

However, he didn't go any closer to Xiao Zhan after that and just stood against the kitchen counter with his hands folded on his chest. He knows the consequences on getting his hands on the Young Wang's husband. Oh but- How can he let go of such a golden opportunity?!

"Don't worry, I won't hurt you. You are too pretty for that. Although, I will love to claim you anytime if you agree."

Wang Haoxuan winked to which Xiao Zhan frowned. What's with this man? He calls his brother-in-law and still flirts with him shamelessly. Where are his morals? Does he even have any? Zhan sighed.

"Why are you here Mr.Wang?! I don't remember by honeymoon being a family holiday. And please, can you refrain with those cheesy lines? I am married for god's sake! That's too with your own broth-"

"Bastard. That's all he is."

Haoxuan said, clearly annoyed. Xiao Zhan rolled his eyes at that and instantly replied.

"Listen, I don't know and definitely don't care what's the fuss between you two but don't involve me into this. If you have some problem with him, why don't you talk it out like the adults you are?! Stop with these childish attributes of bitching about and nagging each other at every occasion, causing others to get their mood fouled." Xiao Zhan was getting really irritated now. He was already hungry and messed with everything that happened yesterday. He didn't want to deal with any other bullshit but now this?!

Seriously?

Can't he live a single day in peace?

"Talk you say? Huh! With what he did to me, the only thing I will do to him is probably stab him with a knife or something. Moreover-"

Wang Haoxuan chuckled as he neared towards Xiao Zhan who didn't go back anymore. The Wang closed enough that their faces were just apart by some inches. But Zhan still didn't react although his hands that clenched more around the knife in his hand behind him said another story.

"I have no intention of involving you in our matter. Yeah, but I definitely have an intention to make you mine. You know, with how unromantic and boring that asshole is. Don't you feel ridiculous?! Being with someone who is all about Money, Power and whatnot. Bleh! He is just a old geezer in a young man's body. That's it." Haoxuan was about to touch Xiao Zhan's face, not to do anything weird but just because but a deep, intimidating voice that clearly held a warning in him resonated from somewhere in his back.

"I told you not to touch him didn't I? Want me to break your limbs-again?!"

Wang Yibo mentioned loud and clear. Haoxuan sighed and moved back from Xiao Zhan making his hands go up, as if he was surrendering. "Ah- Here is he." He turned around to face the Wang Heir who stood with messy hairs and a dainty glare due to the previous sleepless night. Xiao Zhan however made a mental note about the 'again' that Yibo mentioned. Wang Haoxuan scoffed at his state. With a smirk up his face, he closed to the Young Wang.

"Rough night?! But with the looks of it, Looks like you bottomed my dear brother! Oh my! The Wang Yibo is a submissive dainty cub in bed? Damn! That deserves to be a hot search, Don't you think?" Wang Haoxuan intentionally mocked the Young Wang who looked at him, bored. The other was waiting for a angry reply or maybe a punch but instead of that, he heard a plain chuckle.

"Can't help it you know? Zhan here is too seductive that I won't mind serving him in anyway he likes. I don't mind being under him, or over him, or any other position if he wants it. If that makes me a bottom, I will love to stay like that forever. Because in the end, I am the only one to hold him. And, You know how much I love my pretty baby don't you?!"

Wang Yibo said with a smug smile on his face when he saw the other gritting his teeth in anger. In his periphery, he also saw the Xiao who was flushed red in shame and embarrassment. He looked at Zhan and winked, before redirecting his focus on his so called brother. He put his hand on Haoxuan shoulder who glared at that but didn't move it away. Wang Yibo put his arm around the other's shoulders completely, as if they were college besties while both of them held hatred in their eyes.

Wang Yibo was the first one to talk and ofcourse, Haoxuan can't help but obey him.

"Now, if you are done getting involved in my sex life, should we have a little chat about your sudden arrival?"

Wang Yibo's voice sounded rough and commanding, reverberating well in that thick silence around them. Xiao Zhan decided not to say anything, seeing how both of the Wangs were currently glaring at each other like they would tear each other apart. Yibo broke their glaring contest and clicked his tongue before turning towards his husband.

"Have your breakfast. I'll join you later."

That was the last thing Wang Yibo told him before he exited with Haoxuan for their little chat. Xiao Zhan sighed. Why are these two brothers always at each other's neck? With what he got from Wang Anyu, something happened between them when they were still in school. It's been years! How come they are still so intolerant to each other?! Wang Haoxuan is a nuisance, he won't lie, but even Wang Yibo also turns pretty childish and unnecessarily competitive when both of them cross path.

But who is Xiao Zhan to say in all of this right? This is their personal rivalry and he has no will to get involved.

Xiao Zhan was first suspicious at the food that was brought by Haoxuan but seeing that Yibo didn't show any kind of doubt towards it, he decided to just fill up his tummy which was blazing in hunger. He got himself the utensils from the kitchen and was ready to grab the package until the main door burst open. Xiao Zhan got startled and as a result, the plate slipped from his hands and cracked open as it fell on the ground with a sound. He hissed a bit due to the sudden impact that crashed a bit near his barefoot but when his eyes fell on the intruder, the concept of pain suddenly escaped his mind.

"What the-"

"Good Morning, Mr.Xiao."

With another smack getting planted on his left cheek, Haoxuan fell on the ground. He hissed in pain and rubbed his bruised cheek before glaring at the Young Wang who looked unbothered.

"Fucking cunt."

Wang Haoxuan mumbled before he got up and dusted his clothes. His eyes were red in anger and teeth gritting but he controlled himself from landing a punch or a kick on Yibo. It will be useless anyways. Wang Yibo will beat him in a pulp if he dared to touch him right now. Haoxuan clicked his tongue to himself and aggressively spit on the ground before screaming at the other.

"What was that for, you bastard?!"

Wang Yibo yawned as he replied back. "Told you to stay away from him, remember?"

Haoxuan got pissed at that as he clenched his fists in anger before spitting out his anger again. "Don't be ridiculous! You punched me for that? We aren't in public anymore. When did he become that important to you huh? Did you forget it's all just a drama? Your so called marriage drama?!"

The other didn't reply to that but only glared in response. He was being too loud but thankfully there is no one to hear him out here.

"Anything else?"

"Fuck you! You called me here and told me to bring food for both of you. And Instead of being thankful, you bruised my cheek?! You motherfucker!" Haoxuan was getting pretty irritated now. Wang Yibo, this bastard, made him leave his vacations in Mauritius and called him here without any notice. Not only that, he also made him bring food for his fake husband and now he is treating him like an absolute shit?

"I told you to bring food not eat him with your eyes. Stay away from him Haoxuan, I don't like to repeat myself again and again." Yibo just stated as he yawned once again.

Wang Haoxuan smirked at that before replying.

"Oh yeah? Why should I though? I like him, I really do. He is just my type. Cute, tall, handsome and beautifully sexy. Just the perfect baby for me. You don't give a single fuck about him. It's all fake anyways. It means nothing to you so don't interfere in my business. You are going to divorce him someday and then, I will just make him mine-"

Before he can continue, he felt a harsh grip around his neck almost choking him. He saw Wang Yibo glaring at him with half hooded eyes, the grip tightening more and more.

"I didn't divorce him yet and He is mine, officially. So you better not repeat that thing again, Got it?!"

Although the voice was calm, Haoxuan can tell that a slight warning definitely lingered on that. He didn't say anything but just smirked. Ah- so this bastard started to feel belonging to him huh?! Strange punk. Wang Yibo let go of the other's neck before calming down.

"Anyways, back to the main thing, did you found out who was behind it?!" The Wang Heir said in all seriousness as he felt a familiar emotion overtaking him. Haoxuan's aura also suddenly changed as he clenched his hands in anger.

"Not yet but whoever did it, is none of those external rivals."

"I know."

"Huh?" Haoxuan questioned clearly confused.

"When I was torturing that asshole yesterday, he kept asking me why am I doing it? Or who am I? There is no way, a business rival of Wang Corporations will be unaware of my identity. Plus, the guy was not new to this place. Dylan checked his past records. He has been a regular to this place for four years and was a certified citizen of this country. He could be a contract killer or a serial rapist but shockingly there was no criminal history. I did a little search but turns out he did nothing like that ever before. The fact that he didn't attack anyone for years but suddenly not only drugged but tried to kidnap Xiao Zhan whose identity was never made public?! This is odd.

When I broke his left index finger, he cried out that someone promised to pay him one million dollars if he kidnapped Xiao Zhan for them. He said that the hotel's staff- some bartender provided him advance twenty thousand for the same. But, just as expected- that bartender already escaped the Hotel. It's obvious that the person behind all of this is rich, and maybe smart. Considering how they didn't let the mediator- that bartender get caught is a sign that they knew what could have happened.

But disgustingly, that fucker's intentions changed in the last moment, when he actually saw Xiao Zhan and he forced himself on him due to his lust."

Wang Haoxuan just nodded at that. He can't say anything as there is no way he was expecting the situation to be this critical. Plus considering how sensitive the Young Wang was to such topic, it was better to stay silent.

When he got the information that Xiao Zhan was almost raped and kidnapped by a local in their honeymoon hotel, he was fuming in anger. Not because of something personal but simply as a fellow human, he felt horrific. He shouted at Wang Yibo for being a careless prick and that it's always because of him that the people around him suffer. Without much to say, he immediately took a flight and reached Bangkok.

"Could it be someone from the personal square?"

Haoxuan asked all of sudden to which the other although stayed silent but his silence itself spoke volumes. Wang Haoxuan sighed at that and continued.

"Did he told you about someone that could be reasoned behind this? Like something he heard or how exactly was he drugged?"

"I don't dare to ask him anything, yet. His health seems to be stable as of now but I will get him checked once again, just in case. There is no way I can just ask him that if he ever angered some powerful dude or someone, enough that they planned to kidnap him. He is already scared and paranoid with everything. And what if? What if he did something like him?! No. I can't ask him anything." That sudden rise in his tone could be easily felt by Haoxuan. He knows what Yibo was thinking but-

"And What if he is acting? You know you can't trust a guy you barely met a month ago."

Wang Yibo suddenly fell quiet at that. One may think that Haoxuan was being ridiculous but Yibo knew what the other actually meant by it. Something like that has happened before. An act- a show- a fake substitute- that made him almost hate himself.

There is a possibility that all of this could be an act from Xiao Zhan to lure the Young Wang and backstab him. Maybe, Xiao Zhan planned it all so he can grow closer to him? Maybe his grandfather told the other about his weakness and now, he was using it against him!? It could be true, surely can. But no matter how many times this thought crossed Wang Yibo's mind, he can't help but think back to those teary, puffy eyes and shivering hands that clutched onto him in fear. He can't forget the sight because he knows- the Xiao fought back. Not for the show but for his dignity, he didn't give up. He can't forget the state in which he held onto him. So vulnerable and fragile, yet so powerful-- that all Wang Yibo could think at that moment was to hide him somewhere away from the world's evil.

Yibo hates weak people. And by weak, he doesn't means physically. People who don't even try to make things right are his absolute hated kind of species. And maybe- because he saw other fight with all his strength, not giving up till the end- there is no way it was all an act. But for a split second, even if it was- even if everything Xiao Zhan has been doing till now is a mere act, Wang Yibo has only one thing to say about it.

"I don't care."

"WHat?!"

Haoxuan was startled. Is it really the Wang Yibo? Living epitome of Evil and Cruelty? The one who rounds up people on the base of his suspicions? Although, his suspicions are never wrong but still.

"I don't care if he is acting. Not like I can get swayed by his acts anyways. I can always win against him." Wang Yibo stated, confident in himself and his psychic capabilities.

But was it really the only reason?

Was it not because he already started trusting Xiao Zhan?!

"Good Morning, Mr.Xiao." Dylan Wang literally beamed like a sun as he greeted his sir with a huge smile on his face, almost reaching his eyes.

Xiao Zhan was first shocked but now he was sure that he was hallucinating. What's with these random people barging through this door?! Wasn't Dylan supposed to be in Beijing? He was sure now that this door was the infamous- Anywhere Door. Or maybe Wang Yibo was a secret witch! He stood transfixed at his place, mouth slightly open and the shattered plate still lying next to his feet. A slight cut on his left foot made few drops of blood oozing out but Xiao Zhan was too stunned to notice such minor cut.

But Dylan definitely wasn't.

His smile immediately dropped as his eyes fell on something crimson sort of painting the white tiles of the floor. His eyes widen a bit, His Sir got hurt! He immediately neared towards the Xiao and sat on his knees in front of him. Xiao Zhan was surprised. What's going on? He instantly looked down seeing that Dylan didn't look up yet. Rather, his eyes were darted on a little pool of blood that was currently on that spotless floor. Xiao Zhan followed his gaze and then he saw his little injury.

"Oh shit! When did it-" Zhan tried to move back a bit but was suddenly intimidated from a deep voice that lingered with a slight warning.

"Don't move, Sir Xiao."

Even though Dylan mentioned him with the title of sir, which by the way was very awkward for Xiao Zhan, it still made him feel like that he was the one being ordered here. He did what he was told, basically because he was still a little bit taken aback until with these turn in events, he felt a strong hand covered with black leather gloves on his slightly purplish ankle.

Ugh- he definitely got a sprain yesterday.

"W-wait hey-"

Before Xiao Zhan could stop the other, Dylan had already put his bloody leg on his thighs. Dylan was in a white attire but he didn't care if the blood was tainting his clothes. He picked up a water bottle from one of the food packages and poured it on his white cotton handkerchief. He slowly cleaned the wound and then pasted a bandage which he was carrying in his pocket- as he doesn't knows when he can get hit- or stabbed. When he was done, Dylan Wang slowly led Xiao Zhan's leg back on the ground but before the other can move or ask anything, he showed his palm shutting the Xiao up.

Looking here and there, Dylan found a pair of slippers and brought them before asking the Xiao to wear it. Only then did he let him make any step. Xiao Zhan was getting more and more awkward. He was not habitual of such treatment even though he was always babied by his mother and elder sister. He was ready to call out Dylan and ask him that it wasn't necessary but the latter spoke first.

"Move aside, Sir. Let me clean this mess first."

Xiao Zhan puffed his cheeks in annoyance. These Wangs really don't let others speak huh!

Nevertheless, he moved aside and Dylan swiftly cleaned the broken dish and the blood off the floor making it completely spotless once again. He went back to the kitchen and brought a fresh plate, poured the contents from the package on different cutlery, according to the kind and state of dishes, and then brought a jar of water and glasses. He arranged everything on the table- completed the breakfast in the kitchen and other contents from the packets and then asked Xiao Zhan to have a seat.

Zhan decided to deny but his grumbling stomach and those mouth watering dishes weren't helping at all. He immediately took a seat and decided to grab something to eat but Dylan interrupted him again. He first checked all the dishes by tasting them a bit and then once he was satisfied with the security check, he gave a thumbs up in validation. Xiao Zhan rolled his eyes at that behaviour.

"You really think that Wang Haoxuan would poison it or something?" Xiao Zhan finally instigated a conversation.

Dylan chuckled at that, his eye smile was back.

"Not at all. He may act rash but he won't dare to hurt anything or anyone who is precious to Boss, including you." Dylan replied, emphasising the last two words. Xiao Zhan awkwardly coughed at that.

What did he mean by that?

"Uh- I was waiting to ask you, When did you arrive here? Didn't you deny to accompany us at the Wang Mansion earlier?" Xiao Zhan unintentionally sassed as his tone reflected a little sarcasm. Dylan grinned at that. His Sir was definitely knew how to change a topic, just in the way it doesn't gets obvious, even though he doesn't shows it. He didn't say anything but rather served another dish to Xiao Zhan and poured water to his half filled glass.

"You really know how to act tight lipped don't you?" Xiao Zhan rolled his eyes when he saw Dylan nodding and shrugging at that.

Why are all the Wangs like this?!

Xiao Zhan didn't slip another word out of his mouth and decided to enjoy the food for the meantime. He was leisurely enjoying the well cooked beef until he heard Dylan speak.

"Would you mind If I ask you something Sir Xiao?"

His voice was neutral but Zhan can feel a sudden emergency that rushed through that tone. He swallowed his food and then turned left to look at the other who stood with a slight smile on his lips. Xiao Zhan observed his face for a second but seeing no facial changes, he just nodded- a cue for Dylan to ask his query.

"You went to Chongqing for a research programme in national management summit didn't you? Back in your college days, right Sir Xiao?!"

Dylan asked so casually that his hidden suspicions and murderous intentions were well kept under his tone. Xiao Zhan knew that Yibo had run a background check on him and he used this same thing as an excuse for their affair. So, He just turned his full attention to Dylan now. His lips were a bit smeared with oil and spices, a bit swollen, looking red and plump like a doll. But even then, the Xiao looked so confident for some reason.

He glared with his eyes towards Dylan whose breath wavered at that sight. The decision is right! If everything is cleared about him, Sir Xiao is the best partner for my Boss. They will compliment each other so well.

"I did. It was an year long programme. We had to collect information and take public review on our research work and projects. It was pretty fun. Why do you ask?" Xiao Zhan answered, completely unbothered which made Dylan twitch his eyebrows.

"Chongqing was met with a terrorist attack that year. Coincidentally, in the same building where the summit was going on. I was curious how did you survived it Sir Xiao?" Dylan asked straight forward. He expected Xiao Zhan to get scared at that and make excuses. His voice may tremble and stutter and that's exactly when he will catch him red handed. But shockingly, nothing like that happened.

Rather, what Xiao Zhan spoke next shook Dylan and his entire base of 'Xiao Being the Master's Tool'.

"Wait, Chongqing was attacked?! When?"

AN☃️

Did someone say revelations? Oh, was it me?! (☉｡☉) Hehe, But WangXiao moments are important too right? I wanted to add one revelation in this chapter but that would make it so long! That would be a mood off tbh. So I decided to put WangXiao moment instead and a little bit bonding- because WHY NOT?!?

This photoshoot deserves more recognition!!

HE IS SUCH A PURE SOUL MAN!😭

What do you mean you don't know 'Everyday is Everyday'?!🙄🙄

Until then,
Spread love and legs ☺️♥️