A reunion with old classmates

After they returned, Mu Xingfeng and Xie Yunshu each transferred a million to Yan Wen so he could take Tang Yun out and have a good time.

As a conscientious host, Yan Wen took Tang Yun all over Weicheng, going wherever there was something fun to do or delicious to eat.

They bought heaps of toys and clothes and tried plenty of good food.

On the third day, Yan Wen woke Tang Yun bright and early, and the two hurried back to the Mu Family home. There was some juicy gossip waiting for him today, and it concerned his Eldest Brother, Mu Xu Ye.

That evening, Mu Xu Ye would get a call from a few former classmates inviting him out for a reunion. One of them was Qi Shu Yu.

When the two returned, there were still ten minutes until the meal. Tang Yun was quite happy about that. He hadn't eaten anything that morning and was genuinely getting hungry.

At the table, Xie Yunshu asked, "Xiao Wen, why did you two come back so early?"

Yan Wen rubbed the tip of his nose. "Well, I... ahem, I wanted to come back sooner. Staying somewhere else wasn't comfortable."

Tang Yun looked puzzled. "But you slept really well every night... mmph!"

Yan Wen hastily stuffed a mouthful of food into Tang Yun's mouth with his chopsticks. "Didn't you say you were hungry? Eat more."

Meanwhile, Yan Wen was chattering away inside his head. If I hadn't come back early, how would I find an excuse to go watch the drama tonight? Xiao Qi, do you think I should warn my Eldest Brother to be careful? Could I find some way to let him know how Qi Shu Yu feels about him? But what if my Eldest Brother really doesn't like him and ends up breaking his heart? Xiao Qi, what should I do? I'm so torn!

Mu Xu Ye's phone chimed. He had been added to a group chat with just five people: him, his parents, his younger brother, and his younger sister.

Xie Yunshu: [Ye, do you have any feelings for the classmate Xiao Wen mentioned?]

Mu Xu Xi: [Eldest Brother, even if you don't like him, you absolutely can't break his heart.]

Xie Yunshu: [He's liked you for so many years. You could actually give it a try. Your mother isn't some old-fashioned stick-in-the-mud. I wouldn't object.]

Mu Xu Ye typed and deleted several times before finally sending a message. [We haven't been in touch for years, but he works at a company here in Weicheng. He's... a pretty good guy.]

Mu Xu Ye put down his phone. "Xiao Wen, I'm going to a reunion with some old classmates tonight. Want to come?"

Yan Wen rejoiced inwardly. Talk about perfect timing! I was just worrying about what excuse to use.

"But wouldn't it be awkward to bring me to your Eldest Brother's class reunion?"

"It's fine. They'll be bringing friends or family too. There'll only be a few of us, so having you there will liven things up."

Yan Wen's eyes darted around. "Then can I bring my classmate too? Leaving him home alone would make me a terrible host. But don't worry, I'll pay for both of us."

Mu Xu Ye smiled. "If you want to come, come along. I'm not about to make you two kids pay."

Although Mu Huai'an kept his head down as he ate, the jealousy in his eyes was almost spilling over. In all his years with the Mu Family, his Eldest Brother, Mu Xu Ye, had never smiled at him. He treated him like a stranger. Mu Huai'an had never expected him to treat Yan Wen so differently.

Even after fourteen years of living with them, Mu Xu Ye clearly still held his background against him. So much for always treating him as family. Everyone in the Mu Family was a sanctimonious hypocrite!

Yan Wen yawned. "I'm done. Take your time eating. I'm going back to my room for a nap."

Seeing Yan Wen head upstairs, Tang Yun said goodbye to Xiang and the others, then followed him.

Yan Wen asked curiously, "Are you full?"

Tang Yun nodded. "Besides, I'm not used to being there on my own without you."

"All right, then. Let's get some sleep first. I'll take you out tonight."

At eight that evening, a Pagani pulled up outside the Wuyue Liaosi Bar.

Mu Xu Ye walked in with the two younger boys. Several old classmates were already waiting.

"Hey! You're finally here, and you brought two little brothers along."

Mu Xu Ye introduced them. "This is my younger brother, Mu Yanwen. And this is his friend. School's on break, so he's been staying at our place these past couple of days."

Yan Wen greeted them politely. "Hello, everyone."

"Hey, little bro. Just call me Brother Li. Do you drink? Want to have some with us?"

Yan Wen shook his head. "Not really."

I really can't hold my liquor. Yan Dad and Yan Mom were strict. Before I came of age, forget drinking—they never even let me get a whiff of alcohol. Since then, I've only drunk once. Just one glass, and I slept for a whole day and night before waking up. That time, Yan Mom nearly made Yan Dad kneel on a washboard. She said he should know better at his age than to be a bad influence on me.

Host, what kind of alcohol did Yan Dad give you?

Baijiu.

The corner of Mu Xu Ye's mouth twitched involuntarily. Did that count as a high tolerance or a low one?

"It's fine. Just drink whatever you can manage. How about I ask the bar staff to bring some fruit wine? That won't get you drunk."

Yan Wen thanked him, then asked Xiao Qi, Which one is Qi Shu Yu?

Xiao Qi answered, Right in front of you, third from the left.

Yan Wen looked over. The man in the booth held a glass in one hand, his long, well-defined fingers easily wrapping around it. He lounged back lazily, his collar slightly open, offering glimpses of his collarbones. Alcohol had given his eyes a hazy look.

Yan Wen's thoughts instantly went wild. Aaaaaah! That's Qi Shu Yu? What did my Eldest Brother ever do to deserve him?!

Mu Xu Ye raised an eyebrow. Wasn't he handsome too?

Yan Wen quickly turned to the important question. Xiao Qi, who's the one who drugs my Eldest Brother?

Look behind you, at seven o'clock. That tall, skinny guy with the dyed pink hair.

Isn't he afraid my Eldest Brother will beat the shit out of him when he finds out?

Once lust goes to his head, he doesn't think that far ahead. In the end, the guy gets worried about the consequences and doesn't go through with anything else. That's why things happen between Mu Xu Ye and Qi Shu Yu afterward.

Ohhh~ But with me here today, we won't need him. I need to think of a way to get my Eldest Brother talking to Qi Shu Yu.

Mu Xu Ye shook his head inwardly, then couldn't help looking toward that man.

Qi Shu Yu was stealing glances at Mu Xu Ye when the other man's gaze suddenly met his. His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly looked away, his pulse racing. Qi Shu Yu hurriedly raised his glass and drained it before he could calm his heart, which felt ready to leap out of his chest.

Mu Xu Ye raised his glass and smiled. "Long time no see, Shu Yu."

Qi Shu Yu fumbled as he opened another bottle. "Yeah, long time no see."

Xiao Qi shared excitedly, Host, Qi Shu Yu works in Weicheng because of Mu Xu Ye too! When he heard that Mu Xu Ye's home was in Weicheng, he applied to headquarters for a transfer to the branch here. Although Mu Xu Ye spends most of his time abroad and Qi Shu Yu never gets to see him, Qi Shu Yu figures that Weicheng is Mu Xu Ye's home, so he'll come back eventually. Even if he has to hide his love for the rest of his life and only watch silently from a distance, he's willing!

Is this the legendary pure love? Eldest Brother, go for it! If you're a man, don't back down!

Mu Xu Ye sighed inwardly. He still didn't know how he felt about this relationship. How could he just rush into it?

Still...

Mu Xu Ye looked at Qi Shu Yu, whose face had grown noticeably redder.

Perhaps he really could give it a try.