Can I Kiss You?

On the day of the press conference, as soon as Shen Can arrived, he asked his second brother's secretary, Li Feng, if he knew where Hu Xue was. He learned that Hu Xue had already been fired after being caught spying on and secretly copying Shen Ze's designs. Hu Xue had also implicated Liu Lei.

What? She actually got caught? I hadn't even had the chance to make a move yet. Last time, Fourth Brother ruined it by coincidence. Was this time a coincidence too?

Having just heard Shen Can's inner thoughts, Shen Ze spoke up. "I thought that tie clip looked nice, so I gave it to you. Later, I remembered the company had other colors of the same design, and it didn't seem unique enough. Your second brother is planning to design a new one for you."

"While I was designing something for you at the company, I happened to discover Hu Xue secretly copying my work. We have you to thank for finding her this time, Can Can." Shen Ze really was planning to redesign a gift for Shen Can, so he was not afraid to use that as an excuse.

So it was because of me? I accidentally butterfly-effected this plotline.

With the matter resolved, Shen Can relaxed. Today, he only needed to properly appreciate his second brother's work.

Watching his second brother shine onstage, Shen Can sincerely thought, With Second Brother's face, body, and talent, why is he secretly in love with someone? Second Brother, do you even know how handsome you are?

With that face of yours, shouldn't you be charming people right out of their pants? I wonder whether Second Brother and Lu Shao will actually end up together.

Lu Shao is indeed ridiculously good to Second Brother, but what if he really is completely straight? What if he simply can't like men?

After all, the plot never explicitly said Lu Shao liked Second Brother too. No, we can't let Second Brother hang himself on a tree that will never bloom.

Second Brother needs to meet some other guys. Let me think—are there any high-quality men in my memories?

The Shen Household collectively agreed with Shen Can's thoughts. Although Lu Shao had done many things for Shen Ze after Shen Ze died in the original plot, and they were grateful to him for it—

What if Lu Shao simply did not like men? They could not possibly let Shen Ze stay single forever. They would always favor their own son more.

After hearing Shen Can's words, Lu Shao was stunned. He had even prepared a gift for Shen Can, as thanks for letting him know that Shen Ze liked him.

Yet it had barely been any time at all, and Shen Can was already thinking of introducing other men to his Shen Ze. Fine, since he bore some fault in this, he would not hold it against Shen Can this time. But from now on, he would never allow Shen Can to take Shen Ze to meet any man.

Ever since returning from the Shen Household that day, Lu Shao had thought about Shen Ze liking him every day. He had also carefully considered whether he liked Shen Ze in the same way.

He knew Shen Ze's feelings were serious, so he could not treat them carelessly. He had to think everything through before making a decision.

He carefully recalled every little moment he had shared with Shen Ze. In truth, his feelings for Shen Ze had never been so simple. He had merely denied them every time because he believed himself to be straight.

Why had he only ever let Shen Ze scrub his back? Wasn't it because he was afraid Shen Ze might see something he should not? Every time, he would make excuses for himself, telling himself it was only because Shen Ze was too good-looking.

But there were so many good-looking people in the world. Why had he never reacted that way to anyone else?

And in his plans for the future, he seemed never to have imagined the possibility of Shen Ze not being there. He had even kept a room for Shen Ze in his home, so Shen Ze would have somewhere to sleep whenever he came over.

He had had other roommates at school, yet only Shen Ze made him willing to be good to him without reservation.

He had even taken it for granted that Shen Ze would remain by his side in the future. He had never imagined anyone else appearing between them.

He had never considered what he would do if Shen Ze started dating. He deliberately refused to think about it, so he could naturally assume there would never be anyone else between him and Shen Ze.

Shen Ze was so handsome—how could no one like him? Lu Shao remembered someone giving Shen Ze a love letter in high school. He also remembered how he had felt then, as though something that belonged to him was being stolen away.

Fortunately, Shen Ze had rejected them. Back then, he must have felt relieved. Later, Shen Ze told him that he would not date while he was studying, and only then had Lu Shao completely relaxed.

After that, Shen Ze became busy with the company. Other than family, subordinates, and Lu Shao, there was no one else around him. So Lu Shao had thought that, aside from his family, Shen Ze would only have him in the future.

Now that he thought about it, Shen Ze was so outstanding. It was merely that Shen Ze had never given others the chance to get to know him. Otherwise, there would probably be countless people surrounding him.

Of course, if someone really did appear, Lu Shao had no idea how furious he would become. But perhaps someone appearing would not be a bad thing. At least it had made him realize sooner that he liked Shen Ze.

After the press conference ended, the Shen Household returned home first. They knew Shen Ze planned to confess to Lu Shao that night, so they deliberately left what should have been their celebration time for the two of them alone.

Shen Ze looked at Lu Shao standing before him and felt somewhat nervous. He knew that once he said it, there would be no taking it back, but he had to say it.

"Lu Shao, I—" Before Shen Ze could finish, Lu Shao interrupted him. "Shen Ze, I like you."

How could he let his wife confess first? Of course, he had to be the one to speak first. But after Lu Shao said it, Shen Ze did not respond.

Several minutes passed before Shen Ze finally asked in disbelief, "Are you teasing me? Are you joking with me, or did you make some kind of bet with someone yesterday?"

There was even a slight tremble in Shen Ze's voice. How could Lu Shao possibly like him? He wanted to confess, and the person he liked just happened to like him too—how could something so wonderful exist in this world?

He did not think he was that lucky. Could Lu Shao please stop teasing him? Especially not by joking about something like this. It would drive him crazy.

Seeing Shen Ze's disbelief, Lu Shao's heart ached terribly. But he knew that no matter what he said, Shen Ze might still not dare believe him. Besides, he was clumsy with words whenever he was nervous.

Yes, Lu Shao was incredibly nervous too. This was his first confession. He had never been this nervous even when skydiving before.

He should just act. After thinking that, Lu Shao directly pulled Shen Ze into his arms, held him close, and asked, "Can I kiss you?"

Shen Ze was completely stunned and did not respond. Lu Shao lowered his head, pressed his forehead against Shen Ze's, and said, "If you don't say anything, I'll take that as agreement," before kissing him.

Feeling the warmth of Lu Shao's lips against his own, Shen Ze responded instinctively. Lu Shao grew even more excited at that, only releasing Shen Ze when he was too breathless to continue.

"Do you believe me now? Shen Ze, I'm not joking, and I'm not teasing you. I really like you." After saying that, Lu Shao directly picked Shen Ze up and carried him upstairs.

The press conference was being held in the first-floor lobby of the Grand Court Hotel in A City, and the hotel rooms upstairs happened to be convenient for Lu Shao.

Shen Ze wrapped his arms around Lu Shao's neck and gave him his answer. Was there anything luckier than the person you liked happening to like you too?

He understood Lu Shao. Although Lu Shao looked carefree and unreliable, he was not someone who would toy with others when it came to important matters.

They had missed each other in the original plot, and they had wasted too much time in reality as well. Tonight, Shen Ze did not want to refuse.

Lu Shao gently placed Shen Ze on the bed, leaned down, and asked by his ear, "Is this okay?"

Lu Shao knew he was being impatient, but they had already wasted several years. How could he not be impatient?

"Mm." As soon as Shen Ze gave his answer, he immediately kissed him. Overjoyed, Lu Shao instantly responded with force.