That evening, Chu Yanzhang didn't come down for dinner, saying he didn't have much of an appetite. Xie Zhuzhou remembered that Little Yan's appetite had been quite good lately; even when Chu Yanzhang wasn't around, he would ask Wu Chang if Little Yanzhang had eaten.
Unbeknownst to him, caring about whether Chu Yanzhang had eaten had become a part of his life.
Realizing this, Xie Zhuzhou was momentarily surprised and taken aback, and a strange, indescribable feeling of sourness and swelling lingered in his heart.
He stood outside Chu Yanzhang's door, knocked, and Chu Yanzhang quickly ran to open it.
Seeing that Chu Yanzhang looked tired and worried, Xie Zhuzhou frowned slightly. From his perspective, it looked like his little dog was refusing to eat dinner, throwing a tantrum, and looking listless.
"Where do you feel unwell? Did you catch a cold from being caught in the rain? Should I call a doctor to take a look at you?" Xie Zhuzhou softened his tone appropriately. Only in front of Chu Yanzhang could he speak harshly, knowing that Little Yan was prone to crying.
Chu Yanzhang was just feeling sad and upset when he saw Xie Zhuzhou looking for him. Although he felt a little wronged, he was also happy that Zhouzhou still cared about him. It's just that Zhouzhou hadn't figured it out yet.
Chu Yanzhang slowly regained some confidence. "I'm not sick, it's just... it's just that I don't want to go to work." He made up a random excuse.
Upon hearing this, Xie Zhuzhou's brows furrowed even more deeply. "How can you not go to work? Your company supports so many people." Little Yan can't fall either! If the Ji Family collapses, he still has Little Yan, his good friend, where he can seek refuge.
Upon hearing this, Chu Yanzhang felt that Xie Zhuzhou's brilliance shone even brighter. He thought to himself that outsiders didn't understand how good Zhouzhou was. Look, Zhouzhou even cared about whether those unrelated people could survive well, while outsiders thought Zhouzhou was a bully.
They have no taste whatsoever.
His spirits gradually returned to normal, and the door slowly opened completely.
Xie Zhuzhou, mimicking his older brother, reached out and ruffled his hair. "Go down and eat something. Something light is fine, just eat something to fill your stomach."
Chu Yanzhang nodded, grabbing Xie Zhuzhou's hand just as she was about to pull it back, then gently rubbing it against his cheek. He said softly, " Zhouzhou, I really want to go to school with you too..."
Xie Zhuzhou was amused by him, but as he laughed, he realized that they might be getting too close...
He could see the boy lowering his eyes and trying to please him obediently, as if his eyes and heart were filled only with him. Xie Zhuzhou looked at this beautiful and delicate face, and saw the other person's Adam's apple bobbing slightly, every inch of his skin so delicate and fair.
She's like a beautiful figurine, playfully snuggling up to him.
The moment the warmth of her body entered his palm, a tingling, electric current seemed to flow through every part of his heart, only to disappear in an instant.
He didn't realize that the corners of his lips had just curled up slightly, and instead said in a serious tone, "You're such a grown man, still acting like a child, aren't you ashamed?"
"It's not shameful, only Zhouzhou knows."
The three people passing by Ji Wangchen, Ji Wangyun, and Ji Wangyan: "..."
They originally planned to go up to the training room on the top floor to relax. They hadn't sparred in a long time, so they wanted to practice to prevent themselves from being unable to withstand a single move when the younger brother attacked the older brother.
What they saw was such a sweet scene, as if the air itself was filled with the scent of candy.
When the three were spotted by the two, they immediately slipped and pressed themselves against the same wall.
Ji Wangyun's mind was a little itchy, as if something was about to come out. "Big brother, what's going on with them?"
Ji Wangchen didn't know either. If Chu Yanzhang really liked Xie Zhuzhou, he would have reacted when he saw the three fish his younger brother had caught. But Chu Yanzhang was very calm, as if he knew nothing about it.
But how could I not know?
This also shows that Chu Yanzhang doesn't care about this matter at all, and if he doesn't care, it means he doesn't have the romantic feelings for his younger brother.
Ji Wangchen silent, then realized that he, like his two younger brothers, had his back pressed against the wall, and an unnatural look flashed across his face.
Ji Wangyan held back for a moment, but then realized he couldn't hold back any longer and complained, "Big brother, you're stepping on my hair."
Ji Wangchen: "..."
Ji Wangyun, who was standing to the side, almost burst out laughing. "Third brother, cut your hair..." Before he could finish speaking, Xie Zhuzhou was already standing behind him.
Ji Wangyun unconsciously turned around and saw his younger brother. At first glance, he didn't notice, but after glancing at him again, his eyes widened, and he screamed in terror, "Ahhhhhhh..."
"It's my little brother! Oh, you scared me to death!"
Xie Zhuzhou crossed his arms, his face full of displeasure. "You were eavesdropping on me!"
Ji Wangyun's eye socket had just healed, and he didn't want to get beaten up. He patted his chest, calmed himself down, and explained, "We were really just passing by; we were originally going to go up to the rooftop to train together."
Xie Zhuzhou's eyes lit up. "Sure, let's go together then. I also wanted to ask the older brothers for advice."
Chu Yanzhang stood by with a gloating expression, which Xie Zhuzhou didn't notice. As soon as Xie Zhuzhou turned his head back, he immediately said obediently, "I'll go eat something later. I don't have an appetite right now anyway. Why don't I watch you guys box?"
Ji Wangchen: "..."
Ji Wangyun: "..."
Ji Wangyan: "..."
Before his three older brothers could even find a reason to refuse, Xie Zhuzhou had already made up his mind.
They clearly saw a hint of schadenfreude on Chu Yanzhang's face just now! How did it disappear in the blink of an eye! And now he looks so innocent, no one would believe it if they told them.
Everyone suppressed their doubts and prayed that the younger brother would Fangfang his older brother and not treat him like a human being.
Xie Zhuzhou was unaware of everyone's thoughts. He had seen his second brother fight eighty opponents single-handedly, and his third brother could kick someone more than ten meters away with a single kick. Such strength was common in the Ji Family, so he had to take it seriously and could not be careless.
On the octagonal platform, Xie Zhuzhou's first challenge was his elder brother. He didn't want to waste time, so he came over dressed in casual home clothes. He knew ancient boxing techniques, which were more elegant to fight and could use softness to overcome hardness.
It seems the eldest brother is planning to use Muay Thai against traditional martial arts. Surprisingly Ji Wangyun and Ji Wangyan, who were in the audience, didn't pray for the eldest brother to lose.
After all, the more miserably the older brother loses, the more miserably they will lose.
On the octagonal platform, the atmosphere instantly became tense. Ji Wangchen stretched his limbs and looked steadily at Xie Zhuzhou. As the eldest brother, he was always calm and reserved, but he dared not be careless in the face of his exceptionally talented younger brother.
Xie Zhuzhou, on the other hand, appeared relaxed and at ease, as if this were not a duel but a casual exchange of skills. He bowed slightly, performing a pre-fight greeting with elegant and fluid movements.
"Let's begin, brother."
"You go first."
The words had barely left his mouth.
Xie Zhuzhou charged towards Ji Wangchen like an arrow released from a bow.
His movements were as swift as the wind, and his fist techniques carried the unique softness of ancient martial arts. What seemed like a light punch actually contained immense power.
Ji Wangchen dared not be careless and quickly dodged to the side, while simultaneously unleashing a fierce elbow strike in an attempt to interrupt Xie Zhuzhou's attack. However, Xie Zhuzhou's reaction speed far exceeded his expectations. He easily turned around, avoiding the elbow strike, and at the same time, struck Ji Wangchen's back with a backhand.
Ji Wangchen's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately turned around to block. Their fists and palms collided in mid-air, producing a dull thud. Xie Zhuzhou used the momentum to do a backflip and landed steadily on the ground. His expression was almost identical to Ji Wangchen's: serious and quiet.
It was as if they weren't fighting, but writing a neat mathematical formula.