chapter 6-
Law, Lies and Love Affairs

"I understand. But boss, why the media conference? It's your wedding not some kind of movie launch." The night was already at it's peek when Dylan and Yibo finished playing soccer. Who would believe that just few hours ago, the young Wang actually got engaged that too, against his will?

"It's for public interaction, D. That old man knows that since the day of announcement, his decision is causing havoc among media and public. He arranged this conference for putting his clear picture in people's mind."

Wang Yibo simply answered as he wiped all that sweat accumulating on his forehead.

"But boss- Why now? It's almost a month since master announced it."

"Reassurance. He wasn't sure that I will agree to this proposal until the very end. But now, as I officially engaged that girl, he has an upper hand. Plus, through this, he will try to portray that this marriage is actually with my whole hearted consent as in the morning, I have no choice but to sit alongside that lady."

Dylan finally understood the media politics as he hmm-ed with his hand under his chin, actually contemplating on the whole thing.

Seeing the other so deep in thought, Yibo just flicked his chin before telling him to not worry.

"Don't use your brain and go to sleep. We have another whole day to survive with fake smiles. After the conference is over, meet me in office. Will discuss how to break this stupid thing over."

"Wait- boss, I thought you were going to do something tomorrow-"

"Nah! I am too exhausted to cause another drama. Plus that manager will probably still interfere again. Hah! He reminds me of Haikuan ge sometimes with how he keeps shouting about reputation and shit-!"

"I thought you were angry on him?!"

Dylan was visibly confused when he saw the Young Wang rather relaxed instead of raging on taking Mr. Xiao's name. Oh wait- Dylan thought that Yibo would have already beat the shit out of him!

"I was? He is dumb. I don't think so he was actually trying to piss me off on purpose, not with the way he snares at the sight of me. It looks like he will die than see this handsome face. Huh! Well, I can't blame him. Afterall, There is no accounting for taste."

Wang Yibo kept babbling about how the Xiao Owner was so naive that he thinks Yibo was trying to get him laid. Or how he tries to show himself strong but almost cried in front of him. Or how he comes up with the best comebacks that can almost get him killed with how blunt and bold they are.

"He is just plain boring. Nerd manager."

The Wang heir left soon after leaving behind Dylan Wang who was once again in deep thoughts. A strange thought bubbled up his mind that actually made him laugh for some weird reason.

'If he is boring, then Why are you so amused when talking about him, boss?'

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"WHAT?!"

Wang Yibo can't believe what he just heard. He was on his way to attend that stupid conference before Dylan asked him to talk.

"It sounds strange, I know. Believe me, Even I wasn't able to digest it when I heard it but it's true boss. Sean Xiao Zhan was funded by Master Wang Jiang, not once but twice. And shockingly, the last transaction was done the previous night, right after your engagement was over. I know- I know it's insane considering how he looked genuinely worried of his job, but it's the truth boss. That bastar- Mr. Xiao could actually be working for your grandfather. His sole purpose to get involved with you again and again is to make sure you are forced into this marriage."

Wang Yibo was quiet. He knows his grandfather can go to such lengths but- then was that all a lie?

"If you don't want to get married, Be a man and tell your family about it! Just because you are a coward and can't deny your family doesn't means I will let you throw dirt on our name. Call it a request, or a warning, Don't try to slander Xiaos for your cowardice."

"I don't fucking care! I already told you that My only concern is my company. The Name Xiao- you keep it out of your bullshit, I won't get involved with you."

All that rage and disrespect was intentional?! He kept talking as if he was righteous, all while being a money hungry leech who was mooching of his grandfather's money?! After working under him to fuck around the Young Wang's decisions, he dared to defend himself as if he was innocent?!

Dylan visibly saw Wang Yibo aura darkening. His capillaries that supported the retina were looking so red that they may combust with intense blood flow.

"How do you know that, Dylan?" Wang Yibo asked calmly.

"Boss, actually I had few doubts after what happened yesterday. Although it was not Mr. Xiao who was my first concern. Rather, it just made me feel uneasy for some reason since the day I know that Master Wang already knew him beforehand. It's better to be careful than be sorry so I asked my men to do a background check on him. I know boss, I went ahead without your command, but trust me it was just a personal hunch. So I thought-"

"Get to the main point already!"

"Ah-anyways, what I am informed is that Master Wang was in constant contacts of Xiao Kaicheng, Mr. Xiao's father. Even though, there could be various reasons for it, it is still irksome. But that's not the actual deal. Just recently, an unusually large amount of money was transferred in Xiao Zhan's personal account. And then again, just the last night. I don't know why but it felt weird. So I consulted with our men in the department to run a background check on the other party. Turns out, it was Master Wang Jiang who did these transactions. I don't want to jump onto conclusions but There has to be reason why Master paid that insane amount to Mr. Xiao."

Obviously, there was.

"Interesting."

Wang Yibo scoffed as he suddenly chuckled in a low, humourless tone.

"He really is just a gold digger in the end. Pathetic. Xiao Zhan- Xiao Zhan, what to do now? You lied to me. You lied to Wang Yibo. How should you be punished?! Should I pull your tongue out? No- that's won't be fun. Then should I crush that job of yours?!! Haha. Reputation huh? You kept barking that word like a mugging parrot. Ah- yes! Your image, your name, that fake facade, that fake reputation- let's see how will you handle everything when this time, you are on the target."

Oh, he fucked up big time.

This was the first time someone got away by cursing Wang Yibo. Only because the Wang Heir actually started thinking that Zhan was not what he imagined him to be. But now?!

"You wanted to get money by this huh, then you will be the one to get me out of it Xiao Zhan. Just you wait and see, what are the repercussions of lying to Wang Yibo."

Unfortunately, No one can save him anymore.

"Contact Lu Fei, Dylan. It's time for her to earn herself a good sum of money."

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"Excuse me, You can't enter inside now Ma'am. The conference already begun and-" the guards of the Wang Mansion immediately stopped the lady who looked like she was a reporter. She had this brown packet tucked under her arm and a camera in her hands but surprisingly, she was alone unlike other reporters who were present with their team.

"Let her in."

Dylan Wang meddled in before the guards could say anything. Seeing the superior authority, they let that woman inside not before apologising for stopping her like that.

"Oh look? If it isn't the psycho butler of the Young Master of Wang Mansion!" the lady exclaimed in a hushed tone as she passed by Dylan, handling him the brown packet in a zap of seconds.

"The word psycho doesn't suits from your mouth, Lu Fei. Here, wait for the right moment before asking the exact questions to boss, and boss only." And with that Dylan left the room. Wang Yibo was still to arrive as he passed by Xiao Zhan who was talking with Wang Haikuan.

This is going to be controversial as hell.

"Lu Fei is already here boss. Here, the packet you demanded for. All the pictures are done."

Dylan handovered the entire thing without peeking once inside it to Yibo. This is risky, he knows. Not only Xiao Zhan, but his boss and the entire Wang Family is going to suffer an insane amount of backlash for this. Not only that, Zhou Lusi and her family will also suffer badly. Was his boss really going to do it? That too in front of all those reporters?!

"Say it."

Dylan got alert. Ah- he really can't hide anything from his boss.

"Boss, are you sure about this? Everything can go downhill if it didn't go as we are expecting. Your image, your position, and your future title of CEO- are you really ready to risk it all just for-"

"If few days of backlash can get Wang Jiang to change his decision and Sean Xiao Zhan to regret for messing with me, I am doing it without any second thought." Wang Yibo wasn't acting totally out of impulse, Dylan knows that. There is no way his boss didn't think this through but- there is high chances that their plan could fail miserably! Dylan doesn't cares about anyone else but If his boss, Wang Yibo, was to suffer any kind of ill effects due to this?!

It concerned him.

"Don't worry. Oh- and, make sure that Xiao Zhan's face is not revealed in public. His name, his job, his identity, everything should be out but not his face. No news should leave the Wang Mansion with his face. I warn you Dylan,

Not a single picture."

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@MnTV☑️ tweeted

The Young Master of Wang Estates, who was supposed to be married to Ms. Zhou Lusi or the upcoming weekend, shook the nation when he went ahead to kiss the organiser of his own wedding, Sean Xiao Zhan. Mr. Xiao, as you may be thinking, is indeed the son of Zhang Jingtong and the current owner of TheXiaoShop. According to our media reporters who were attending this media conference, it is said that Mr. Wang was actually having an affair with the wedding planner all while his marriage ceremonies were taking place. And maybe, unable to stay away from his lover, he made such bold move. Several photographs of this shocking event is circulating in media across the nation. Netizens are going insane over the abrupt change of events. The big question that arises now is, What is their actual relationship?! Will Wang Yibo marry his lover now that he has kissed him on live television? Was it some kind of confession!? How will the Wangs explain this behaviour of their future heir?! Is the Young Wang even eligible for the CEO's position anymore? How will Wang Yibo, the future heir of Wang Corporations, explain his impulsive behaviour to the public? And more than that, What will be the future of Wang Yibo's matrial status?

@/Yibosonly
Ayo, that's insane! You all also saw that clip?! Wang Yibo fucking kissed a dude!

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|@/Woody678
I know right, but who is he even?!

@/Yolo90
His name is Xiao Zhan, Zhang Jingtong's son. It's insane how his face is nowhere to be found even though he is the owner of @/the Xiao shop and now, @/Yibo.w85's lover XD.

@/WangYibosimp
No way! I can't believe I was getting jealous until he was marrying that Zhou Lusi but now, I am so invested on seeing him kiss a guy lmao! Am I biased? Maybe.
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|@/Wy1997
| I can't believe but I kinda- ship?
Even though, I haven't even seen
the other dude lol.

@/LanWangjisdaddy
Wait! Did we collectively ignore the woman that the Young Wang was marrying or wut?! Also, damn! That was an insane y/n moment of Mr. Xiao. Go get the CEO champ!
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|@/LanZhanuwu
Lmao y/n moment XD.

Homophobia is still polluting human's brain. But at the same time, homo relationship, especially among men, is greatly supported among netizens. And the Young Wang was well aware of this fact. Therefore, just as he wanted, he manipulated the whole crowd with a single move.

"Don't let Xiao Zhan's face be revealed."

He knew what he was doing when he gave that command. And just as he expected, the entire attention went from slandering him or asking explanation for Zhou Lusi to the topic 'Who was the guy that Wang Yibo kissed?' He knew that if he, the Wangs Heir is known to be in relationship with a man whose face was nowhere available, the ill rumours will be overtaken by people's curiousity to see him.

Not only that, but his another motive was on it's way to be fulfilled.

@WangyiboHQ tweeted

Turns out that the rumours of our Young Wang getting forced to marry were actually true. And why was it? Because he loves a man?! C'mon! We are in the 21st century already, it's 2022! How come sexuality is still such a big issue? Was the censor board not enough that a man out from the entertainment industry, a man of such rich position, can't even marry the person he loves? Guys, it's time. Master Wang Jiang has to answer our questions. He can't force Sir Wang Yibo to marry a woman just because he doesn't swings that way! He has his preferences. We will fight for our Young Wang's rights!

#WesupportyouWangYibo
#WesupportyouXiaoZhan
#Loveislove

And the final move, was Wang Yibo himself.

@/Yibo.w85 ️☑️

"What am I gonna do?
Not grab your wrist?!"

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"Look, that's what you get old man for trying to control me."

The insane hatred and downfall in Wang Corporations purchases was obvious in a single day. The supposed backlash that was diverted all the way from him to Wang Jiang was so damn amusing to watch as Wang Yibo scrolled through his feed. Everywhere, every single news, was just his name. Decrement? Hah! He gained another million of followers in a single day! And not once did he saw someone getting away by criticising him. Anyone who tried to speak ill about him dating a man was horrifyingly dragged by his huge fandom.

"What will you do now, my lovely grandfather? Deny my choices?! It will be fun to watch how you lose the support from all these youngsters if you dared to speak anything against me. Dad is entering politics, who do you think is at loss here?!"

As he went up and down, there was insane amount of posts under his support. The hashtags, #WangYibo, #TheYoungWang, closely followed by #WhoisXiaoZhan? were trending all over the twitter.

Ah- he almost forgot about him.

Xiao Zhan, You have no idea what you got yourself into.

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"So, Go ahead. Plan your wedding, Xiao Zhan."

Wang Yibo's words were ghosting his mind like it was just few minutes before when he was held on a gunpoint and was proposed for marriage. Proposed? Can he really call it that?! His thoughts were all in mess as Xiao Zhan kept turning left and right in his bed. The official social handle of @/TheXiaoshop was getting bombarded with tons of people. But Xiao Zhan didn't dare to look at any of it. No way! The people, he can't take the hatred that maybe going around in the public for him.

The previous day was truly the most unexpected day in his life. Not only did it ruined his reputation but, He also became a hot topic of search bar for some secret affair he never was involved in!

And the other?

Well, Wang Yibo truly didn't care at all. Not about him, or about any rumours that will follow.

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The cold metal that was against his throat made Xiao Zhan almost have a heartattack. The Wang Heir held him from his collar when Xiao Zhan tried to resist, pointing it straight to the middle of his forehead. It was horrifying but the Young Wang was neutral with his facial expressions. He didn't look affected at all, let far be guilty for his actions.

"I w-would never-"

"So you choose death?"

Yibo asked, as a final warning and a last chance to change his decision but Xiao Zhan was rather determined.

Dying was a far better option that marrying some lunatic with severe anger issues, more like a criminal at this point. A fucker who doesn't cares about his own family's respect, is far away from respecting him. He was scared when Wang Yibo pulled out a gun earlier but for the moment, he was confident. As his mind calmed down, he concluded something that was still in his favour.

Wang Yibo can't kill him. No, Wang Yibo can't even scratch him at this point. As the news about their fake scandal just leaked in public, anything happening to him will cause Wang Yibo to easily become the prime suspect. Killing him would be the biggest stupidity.

"Ofcourse It's not you who I am going to kill, Manager."

It was like Wang Yibo read Xiao Zhan's inner monologue all through his confident eyes making him surprised.

"You thought so! There is no fun in killing you, now that I have already announced you mine. Killing you will lead me to zero profit and I.Don't.Want That. Call it a fated punishment for what you did or whatsoever but you are caught up in this mess and- There is no escape out. Until the day I want, you are stuck with me. But you know- I am not double faced like someone. So, I will be a little considerate. You have two options. Rest, is your take."

Xiao Zhan's ears perked up. Options? Maybe He can play his way out of this if he choose wisely.

"W-what options?"

Oh- you are still playing innocent huh?! Suddenly, Yibo smirked.

Let's play then, Xiao Zhan. Let's see, can you actually stay loyal to the old man's money when-

"Pretty Simple. Your sweet little brother, Zhoucheng or Your Sister's future soon-to-be husband, Cao Yuchen. Decide, Who should I kill at your place, for the starters?" Xiao Zhan was stupefied. No, this can't be happening.

These are options!? This is torture!

He may hate Cao Yuchen but that doesn't means he deserves death and his brother? Forget it!

"What the fuck! Are you out of your mind? You call them options?? You just wait, I would call cops on yo- AGH!" Xiao Zhan can't even comprehend when he was slammed on the wall with his hands twisted at his back.

"Manager. Don't waste my time, darling. And don't you love acting? What a good actor you are! Lying, actings those are your traits aren't they?! What's the big deal then? It's either you marry me or your close ones die. There is no other options. So shut the fuck up and choose quick!

Or, maybe you want me to kill them both?"

Wang Yibo's voice fell by an octave as he pulled out a phone displaying two split screens, one that was showing Zhoucheng and another had the display of Cao Yuchen's bedroom where he was sleeping soundly.

"What the fuck?! YOU-"

"Yes baby, I am stalking them. They won't leave my sight anytime soon. You better decide quick. The shooters are running out of patience and so am I. Who knows if they went ahead on their own without waiting for my command?! You know- I won't mind that though."

Xiao Zhan was initially trying to break through Wang Yibo's grip but now? He gave up on that idea. There was really no escape. He can't run away. He can't even die at this point! Two more lives are involved in this mess now. He didn't want to agree with Wang Yibo's conditions, trust him on that. He knew that if he gave up now, he will keep suffering until someday Wang Yibo leaves him.

But if he won't do what the other wants then- Xiao Zhan didn't even want to think about those consequences.

"G-give me a day to think.."

At the end he blurted out making Wang Yibo give a dark chuckle in return.

"Is that so? I should give you a day for you to run away? Or do you think that your boss will save you?! He can't do anything until I want it. You will make a move and I will slice your people in a split of second." He pushed his gun more on Xiao Zhan, twisting his arms further making the other hiss in pain.

"I-i..It hurts!"

"Not my problem. You can bleed for hours in front of me and I won't be concerned, not after all those lies. I thought you were a respected man, where is your respect now Xiao Shit?! Reputation?! Haha. I just want to safe my family's what? What was it? Ah- yes Image! What a joke. I will give you few hours. If you didn't come to me till five o'clock tomorrow morning, I will kill Cao Yuchen.

You don't want your sister to get widowed before her marriage now, do you?"

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Xiao Zhan was so miserable at this point that all he wants to do was Kill Wang Yibo instead. That was the only way for him to escape this. But he knows it was impossible to even think of reaching for the other's throat.

"What am I suppose to do now?! Just two more hours and if I didn't answer him- No, I don't want that!"

Xiao Zhan jolted up from his bed in fear. Yeah, there is no other way, atleast for now. He has to agree at the moment, maybe he can do something later against it.

Marriage.

But,

" Jiejie, How do we get married?" Xiao Zhan, aged nineteen suddenly asked his sister who was oiling his hairs right at that moment.

"Eh? Why is my Zhanzhan so curious about this all of sudden?"

"I heard professor Shin was getting married. It intrigued me. What are the criteria to you know, decide that I will spend my lifetime with this man or woman. Also, is jealousy a valid expression? I heard mom say that, she and dad are married and so, she has the right to feel jealous. But if you trust your partner, enough to knot tie with each other, is jealousy not invalid?"

Lulu chuckles.

"Ah- was that troubling you? Marriage, how should I tell you hmm- yes! Think of it like a friendship. We make friends and lock our pinkies as a promise to stay friends right? Just in that way, We promise to give our hearts to the person we love by locking it with marriage. But don't we get jealous if our best friend makes a new friend? It's not lack of trust but the sense of belongingness that gives birth to jealousy."

Xiao Zhan was in awe. He never thought it in that way. Maybe because he was still to feel jealous of someone.

"A-zhan, but remember one thing, this lock of heart is not done with just anyone. Marriage requires mutual respect as much as it requires mutual love. Acceptance, trust and understanding are some pillars that build a relationship overtime. But if they get weak, no matter how long it lasted, the relationship will collapse."

Zhan got confused again. Why is this that years of relations suddenly start lacking these terms, enough for them to break? He subconsciously made a pout as he thought more deeper in the topic but Lulu just gave him a kiss on his forehead.

"Don't race your brain baobei. You will understand everything with time, when you will marry the love of your life."

"But Jiejie, I hate him. I don't wanna accept him as my life partner. Not at all! H-he is-" Suddenly tears starting flowing down his face. "Why me?! He doesn't even likes me to begun with! Why did he do that to me, of all people?"

He got up from his bed, slurring a bit with his mind getting hazy. How was he supposed to get out of this problem now? There is no way he can go against Wang Yibo but accepting him is just like taking a membership for devil's residence. He went inside the bathroom, seeing his messed up state in the mirror. His eyes were angry red, hairs tousled, and cheeks had these tear stains. He looked like shit!

Xiao Zhan poured a good amount of water on his face, trying to clear his thoughts.

"Well, things did went down for me. But I can't let anyone else suffer at my place." Zhan closed his eyes and contained himself. I have to figure out something. I can't lose myself like that.

Knock knock

Huh? Who could be at this hour?

Xiao Zhan went out of the washroom and opened the door. There was Zhou Cheng, looking as if he just ran to him, with a slight cut on his arm that kept bleeding continuously.

"F-fuck Zhan! Get me some bandages!" Zhoucheng held his arm as the wounded region hurt like bitch.

But, the mental state of the elder was not stable at the moment. As soon as he saw blood on his brother's body, his mind wavered back to that one thought- I will kill them.

No! no- He said- he said till five-
But it's still only.

"Zhan! What the hell are you thinking? You getting me some bandaid or not?!" Zhou Cheng's loud voice brought him back to the reality as Xiao Zhan panicked and instantly got him inside the room. He rushed to find a first aid box which was located at the upper right self on the cupboard and instantly started treating his wound. Xiao Zhan's hands were wobbly. With shivering body, he messily cleaned the cut with a disinfectant and cotton swap and put on a band aid in hurry.

Zhoucheng was surprised with Xiao Zhan's strange actions. His brother is known to be awkward but he is rather cool minded then why the hell was he panicking so much? But he can understand why it can be. That Wang Yibo! That fucker just kissed his brother like that! But Zhoucheng can't bring that topic up right now.

"Z-Zhan, You can tell me anything. It was not your fault."

Zhoucheng tried to atleast console his brother, say indirectly, but instead of answering him; Xiao Zhan got up from his seat in hurry. He took his phone, his coat and left the room immediately telling Zhoucheng to lay down and wait for him to come back.

"D-Don't leave this room. I'll s-soon be back. Don't leave it Zhoucheng!"
The other threatened to follow him if he didn't tell him what's going on but Xiao Zhan warned that he will never talk to him if he did so.

"B-but, Hey! Xiao Zhan!?"

Zhoucheng tried to call him out but Xiao Zhan didn't stop. Instead he locked the room from outside so that Zhoucheng can't leave behind his back. The younger tried to shout for him to open but Xiao Zhan was long gone. His pleads went unnoticed for few minutes until the room was opened by a tall and strongly built man in hurry. The man saw Zhoucheng's arm and instantly held him as worry flushed all over his face. He bent down to his eye level and carefully observed the wounded arm, sounding panicked.

"What the- How did you got this? Does it hurt? How can- this- I.."

Zhoucheng didn't even let him finish before jerking his hand away.

"Enough. You and your brother haven't wounded us any less than this. Just stop acting like you care!"

Zhoucheng immediately tried to run from that room to find his brother but Wang Haikuan was annoyed now. He stood wide eyed seeing the other leaving the room. So he held his wrist and pulled him back inside, locking the room behind him.

"Wait-"

"Did you just- Ah I should have kept you under control from the beginning."

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Few hours earlier-

"Betrayal! Master Wang, you promised us!"

The environment in the main hall of the Wang Mansion was heavy. The tension in the air could be felt from miles away. The whole Wang family and Lu family was assembled in a distressed interaction except for Wang Yibo who was nowhere to be found.

"M-mom.."

Zhou Lusi tried to stop her mother who yanked her hand away and slammed her own hand on her chest in anger.

"Answer me!"

Lu Wuqin shouted. The amount of embarassment their family suffered today was unforgettable. The future husband of her daughter not only disrespected her but also disgusted the whole family by kissing a man in front of the whole world. Not only was her daughter left in the midst of chaos with multiple questions but they were made a joke in front of the whole country!

"Did you know about all this?"

Master Wang Jiang said in a low, commanding voice and glared at Haikuan with cold eyes. But what could the other say? He was as surprised as everyone in that room so he just shook his head in hesitation, denying it.

"I- didn't. Yibo never mentioned anything regarding his affair."

"Don't you dare call it an affair. Those photos- all those photos! Do you really think it was just a casual affair?! They were dating, For fuck sake! Your precious brother kissed that Xiao bastard in front of everyone! What is your explanation for this Master Wang!? Were you not aware that your heir already had a boy in his arms when you approached us with the proposal of marriage? Or wait- were you planning to ruin our daughter's life by marrying her off to that homo grandson of yours?! There was no doubt he was acting weird. How will he even except my daughter when he was playing around with that Xiao Zhan, that whor-"

"Mrs. Lu compose yourself! How can you say such words for a boys almost the same age as your daughter? Do you have no conscience for that child?You're an adult. I expect you to be mature enough."

Wuqin scoffed.

"You want me to calm down? Hahahaha. Look at you defending your son's lover, Mr. Wang Lun! After that ridiculous son of yours made my daughter look like a clown on live television, You expect me to act mature?! This isn't a joke! Is this what runs in your bloodline? Fucking homo!"

"You-"

Wang Jiang was ready to bash the lady for disrespecting his family but was interrupted by Wang Zi who was quite since the beginning.

"Don't forget who you're talking about Mrs. Lu! He's the Young master and future heir of the Wangs for your information." Wang Zi stepped further from her place. The aura she radiated was powerful as her dress swayed a bit with the slow wind present around the hall. She held herself with grace, a hand holding onto her glass of champagne and other behind her back, firm and straight..

"Zi-"

"Father, You had your share of words. Let me handle this in my own way. Continue your shit, woman."

"Mrs. Wang, you're being rude!" Lu Wuqin said with a irk of anger. These Wangs! All of them just kept on insulting her and her family. "First of all your son is at fault and then you are acting all arrogant with us!"

"If Yibo was at fault, I would have got him on his knees to apologise to your daughter or whatsoever. But when he isn't the one to blame, I won't tolerate a single shit about my son." Wuqin gave a sarcastic chuckle at that as she slammed her hands on the sofa, digging her nails in it's cushion.

"You're trying to say your son isn't at fault? He is in affair with a man Goddamnit! That's gross-"

"Don't bark in my manor. You know Mrs. Lu, You can be rich as hell but class in something that comes from mentality. And with yours, all I can say is you are pretty retarded on that scale. I am sympathetic with what happened to your daughter but calling someone whore or disgusting just because they love a guy shows your poor upbringing. Lusi, my child, I feel sorry with what happened with you. You were wronged on so many levels. But I can't say that loving a guy is Yibo's fault either. Yes, he is wrong, but not for getting involved with a man. Rather, for not telling us about Xiao Zhan from the start. Don't worry, I assure you that the Wangs would take full responsibility for protecting your reputation in public. We can even compensate if you want us too. And if you- If you want, Yibo will apologize to you for the disrespect he unintentionally brought upon you."

Wang Zi assured Zhou Lusi who nodded in acknowledgement. Honestly, she was feeling bad but she wasn't angry. Atleast, one of them was going to be with someone they actually want to be.

"Wow! First you insulted us and now you are brainwashing my daughter in thinking that you are some saints! What the hell-"

"Don't embarrass yourselves anymore then, Mrs. Lu! Leave. Because I am sure with that attitude, you will probably decompose before you can accept the reality. The night is already half gone but in the Wang mansion, We treasure our sleep cycle.

Marcus!"

The Wang Mansion's head butler, Marcus Lee, came forward and bowed to his master, Wang Zi.

"Orders, Boss."

"Take Lu family back to their place. Make sure they reach safe and sound." the lady said with her authoritative voice and left the main hall. Li bo wen helped his master to his room and Wang Lun also left after bowing to the Lu family.

Wang Haikuan decided to leave after the Lu Family goes away, just to not look rude.

"This way, Sir, Madam."

Marcus said as he motioned the Lu family to follow him out. Mrs. Lu was reluctant to leave when her daughter persuaded to not cause further drama. They left with their guards as Wang Haikuan sighed. The rage inside his heart as that lady called his brother disgusting was thankfully suppressed by now but he can't rest assured.

I have to talk to Mr. Xiao Zhan and Yibo as soon as possible . I really need to find out what just happened today.

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Xiao Zhan ran from here and there across the corridors trying to found him in panick. His brother was hurt. Why?! WHY? The time limit was still ticking and not over yet then Why was Zhoucheng wounded?

Where the hell is that room?!

It's like Xiao Zhan got some miraculous help as he saw two doors slightly open and a dim, white light emitting for inside the room. He sprinted towards that end and soon he recognised it.

Slow muse in the background and dim lights glowing from the ceiling, a bluish light emitted from a huge aquarium consisting of small turtles and tropical fish, all of different colour combination and shades. In its periphery, was a big Television that was broadcasting the news of Young Wang's Secret affair. In front of that television was a huge black sofa set, complimented with black ceramic furniture and a black tinted glass that was currently occupied with few bottles of alcohol, soda, water and a bucket of ice cubes.

The dark oak doors of the room were pushed open as a man came in, sweating profusely. Panick and anger was all over his face as if he was chased by a nightmare.

The other, who sat on the sofa holding onto his glass of whiskey, took a sip out of it and smirked halfway.

"You are earlier than I thought, Manager."

"Wang Yibo, you asshole!"

Xiao Zhan begun but the other paid no heed to him. He just casually got up, in his black joggers and a loose t-shirt that he wore, and approached the other with a calm and composed persona.

"Sit."

he said motioning his hands towards a chair complementary to a black ceramic table that was present at the other side of the same room.

The room was pretty much bigger than any other rooms in the Wang Mansion. A king sized bed rests in the middle of the room as with help of small cuts, the room was well divided but still attached as one. It has it's own workout place, a huge walk-in closet, a big bathroom and an office inside. A dining table was present too, just the perfect size for two people, high table like a bar counter and two high seating chairs.

Zhan looks at the place Yibo mentioned but his anger was too much to obey him at the moment.

"You bastard! You told me I have time till five then why did you. You're breaching your promise you maniac!"

Xiao Zhan said as he held the Wang from his collar ready to punch him, once again. But before he can, Wang Yibo held his fist and threw him across the room. The floor hit his body, a string of pain gushed through his system as Xiao Zhan gritted his teeth in anger. He didn't wore his glasses and so, the glistening of the tears afraid to fall can clearly be seen. He was trying to act strong but seeing his little brother hurt a moment ago was making him feel scared.

"Just because I didn't kill you for hitting him then doesn't means you get to hit me again. I told you to sit. And I didn't broke any promise. I didn't put my hands around anyone's throat- yet."

Wang Yibo didn't care about how Xiao Zhan was clearly hurt around his elbow as he tried to get up from the floor.

No, not after he lied to him.

"W-what? But..cheng was-"

"You can think whatever you want. I maybe a coward, as you say, but I don't have to attack your brother from behind. Afterall, Even if I want to kill him, Can you really stop me?"

Yibo leaned in and chuckled seeing the miserable state of the Xiao.

"Now, Don't be a pain in ass. And Sit."
Wang Yibo said and settled himself on one of the chairs himself. Xiao Zhan thought a bit but ended by obliging the other's words.

"Here." Yibo threw a black file in front of Xiao Zhan who was taken aback for a moment.

"What's this?"

"You got eyes, Read it." The other said as he took a sip on his whiskey again. Xiao Zhan hesitated a bit but picked up the file and started reading it. His myopia was not that worse but still, reading without his glasses soon started hurting his eyes.

"I- i will read it later and then tell you." Zhan tried to negotiate but the other was in no mood.

"Tsk."

Wang Yibo said and took the file from Xiao Zhan. He started reading the main content out loud for the other to hear.

I, Wang Yibo, the Next heir of Wang Corporations, files this contract with Xiao Zhan, current owner of TheXiaoshop, regarding the term that if he marries me, I would give him following privileges. Under this contract, The marriage should last for exact one year that is, twenty fifth of March, 2022 till the next year for the exact same date, followed by an additional one month for divorce formalities. After both the parties are successfully divorced, None of us would get involved with each other ever again. As a compensation, Xiao Zhan would be given a ten percent of Total Wang Corporation's shares under Wang Yibo and additional protection from media and paparazzi. By signing this, Both the parties are officially bonded in this contract, till the next year.

Yibo was done reading the first page leaving Xiao Zhan stunned. This thing is more complicated than he thought. He didn't think that Wang Yibo was marrying him for showpiece. Although, he didn't expect the other to actually like him but seriously?

But that's still better.

After reading the entire contract, he will come across the rules and regulations plus his privileges in this contract. Wang Yibo gave him the file back and asked him to read it thoroughly. Although, he told all the important points but still, Yibo said that he doesn't wants to be labelled as some fraud. Also, it's not Xiao Zhan can really ask for any changes and in the end, he has to sign in anyways.

"I-i will sign it after reading properly. Don't hurt anyone till then, p-please."

Wang Yibo didn't reply. His eyes twitched a bit seeing the Xiao so obedient that it almost looked like a facade. So instead of replying him, Yibo got up from his seat and neared towards Xiao Zhan with a foreign emotion in his eyes. No, it wasn't strange, Xiao Zhan knows that expression well but still he doesn't wants to think of that possibility.

"What do you want?"

Xiao Zhan asked but rather than replying him, The Young Wang ripped off his coat from his body.

"W-What do you..Agh!"

Xiao Zhan tried to scream but was held tightly from his shirt's collar and was soon pinned on that high dining table, against his back. The Wang Heir kept his whiskey glass at a side and hovered Xiao Zhan, standing between his legs, still holding onto his collar. He slowly put his hands around the other's waist and uplifted his abdomen a bit which made the other panick.

"Y-you-"

Wang Yibo smirked. He started unbuttoning Xiao Zhan's shirt, one by one which made the other almost slap him across the face but seeing how Yibo held his wrist, Xiao Zhan was feeling helpless.

But the Young Wang halted.

At the third button from the bottom, Wang Yibo stopped and gave Xiao zhan an icy cold glare. He put his hands on Zhan's exposed skin and pulled out a small microphone that was present inside the folds of his shirt which although wasn't obvious from his coat but with just his shirt, the light that beeped caught the Wang heir's eyes.

Xiao Zhan got busted!

"You really think I would be fooled by your petty tactics? Pretty pathetic don't you think Xiao? You don't get to act innocent twice with me."

Wang Yibo said with a dark chuckle as his heavy, deep voice sounded close to Xiao Zhan's exposed body. Yibo's face was close enough for Zhan to feel his breathe against his chest. That made goosebumps raise all over his body.

It was eerie.

It was horrific.

It was Wang yibo.

Bang!

Without any seconds wasted, Wang Yibo put that microphone on the table and banged it with his whiskey class, right next to Xiao Zhan's head. The glass break and so did the little device making the other flinch, eyes widen in fear, and body shivering.

The glass broke right next to his head. If it was just a centimetre close, Xiao Zhan could have got all those pieces on his face. The Wang put his wounded finger on his tongue and licked his own blood, before laughing again.

"You are so amusing Xiao. It would be fun playing with you."

Xiao Zhan tried to push him away but the other didn't bulge by an inch. He laughed, at his petty attempts and eventually, held both of his hands above Zhan's head in a lock. The other quivered trying to atleast break free, begging the other to let go, but neither did the Wang heard his pleas nor give any attention to the pain in his wrists that went from red to purple.

He held Xiao Zhan's shirt from the already unbuttoned region and pulled it with his under free hand, leaving Zhan completely exposed.

No, this can't be happening with him!

"Y-you! I will kill you bastard if you dared to touch me. Agh- Let me go! You motherfucker! I said LEAVE!" Wang Yibo rolled his eyes. Was this Xiao having delusion of persecution or what? To not give any strange ideas, he held the black file in his free hand, opened it on Xiao Zhan's naked torso and pulled out a pen from the stand.

"I-i Don't! P-please- I beg you."

"Shush manager, I am not doing what you are thinking. You have quite wild imagination don't you think?"

Wang Yibo said with an arrogant voice making Zhan look at him with his already teary eyes. The other smirked at that sight with a pen between his teeths as if he was mocking him. Yibo pulled out the pen from it's cap that was still held between his mouth as he touched Xiao Zhan's torso, straightening his body before he signed the contract. With the back of his pen, he touch the drop of tear that fell from the other's eye before flicking it off.

"Here, Welcome to Hell Sean Xiao Zhan."

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AN☃️

I know Sean is Xiao Zhan's english name but in this story Sean and Zhan both are different words that make his full name as Sean Xiao Zhan. The reason for it is not known by Xiao Zhan himself as to why he puts that Sean in his name. It maybe revealed later in the story, probably by the end of it. So don't feel weird seeing Zhan and Sean together 😅.

Anyways, another chapter, here we go!!! I will try to update soon 💀🍵

You are telling me they weren't going to make out? And you want me to believe it?!

There is no way he hasn't fell in love with those lips. Just saying :)

-Until then
Spread love and legs 💜☺️

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