Arc 11Engagement and Family Reckonings

Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang got engaged while navigating family tests, comic mishaps, and the strains of their intimacy. As Ji Wuqiu handed over company responsibilities and Wen Ruohuai faced the consequences of his actions, Xie Zhuzhou kept a secret from Chu Yanzhang and awaited the reward Chu had requested.

  • Xie Zhuzhou met Xie Guanxia, learned she was his mother, and then asked Ji Wuqiu to confirm her identity and warn him about her dangerous work.
  • Xie Zhuzhou accepted Xie Guanxia’s transforming robot, left her with Ji Wuqiu, and agreed to get engaged to Chu Yanzhang after the pair discussed their future.
  • Xie Zhuzhou’s brothers tested Chu Yanzhang before accepting him, and Xie Zhuzhou and Chu exchanged rings at a small engagement banquet that was disrupted by escaped frogs.
  • Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang grew closer, though Xie Zhuzhou struggled with their intimacy, and Xie Zhuzhou later got Chu to wear a black maid dress after Ji Wangyan’s prank caused an awkward misunderstanding.
  • Xie Zhuzhou exposed Ji Wangyun’s recovered memory and assigned Ji Wangyan a week of offerings at Lili’s grave, while Ji Wuqiu announced his retirement and gave Ji Wangchen authority over company affairs.
  • Xie Zhuzhou visited Chu Yanzhang at work, and Chu asked for a reward after Xie raised the prospect of seeing him in a red qipao.
  • Chu Yanzhang revealed that Xue Lang was his biological older brother, while Xie Zhuzhou kept his own secret from Chu and decided not to interfere in Li Yankai’s romantic life.
  • Wen Nan refused Wen Ruohuai’s plea for help, and Xie Zhuzhou left work planning to bring dinner and books to his older brother while anticipating Chu’s promised request.
Chapters 251–275 Vol. 3 Read

Ch. 251I'm your mom

Xie Zhuzhou met Xie Guanxia, who claimed to be his mother and said she had returned to see him, but he left before they could speak further. As he drove away with Chu Yanzhang, he decided to ask Ji Wuqiu whether the woman was really Xie Guanxia.

  • Xie Zhuzhou introduced Chu Yanzhang as his boyfriend when they met Xie Guanxia at the library café.
  • Xie Guanxia told Xie Zhuzhou that she was his mother and explained that her overseas family had been an excuse to leave for work.
  • Xie Zhuzhou ended the meeting and left, while Xie Guanxia watched him go and kept a handmade toy she had hoped to give him.
  • Chu Yanzhang asked whether Xie Zhuzhou felt upset about leaving, and Xie Zhuzhou drove away while sensing danger around Xie Guanxia.
  • Xie Zhuzhou told Chu Yanzhang he would check with Ji Wuqiu before deciding whether the woman was truly Xie Guanxia.

Ch. 252If Mom and I Fell into the Water at the Same Time, Who Would You Save?

Xie Zhuzhou asked Ji Wuqiu about the woman he had met, and learned she was his biological mother, Xie Guanxia. Ji Wuqiu revealed that she had a dangerous job maintaining world peace and might retire in a year or two, while warning Xie Zhuzhou to stay safe around her.

  • Chu Yanzhang reassured Xie Zhuzhou that he would support him, then arranged for a lit path to be built between their homes.
  • Xie Zhuzhou went to Ji Wuqiu’s study to ask about his mother, and Ji Wuqiu offered him a can of Want Want milk.
  • Ji Wuqiu confirmed that Xie Guanxia was Xie Zhuzhou’s mother after correcting him for using her full name.
  • Xie Zhuzhou asked Ji Wuqiu whom he would save if he and Xie Guanxia fell into water, and Ji Wuqiu said he would save Xie Zhuzhou.
  • Ji Wuqiu told Xie Zhuzhou that Xie Guanxia’s work was dangerous and warned him to stay safe around her.

Ch. 253Son, I think I'm hallucinating

Xie Guanxia secretly climbed onto Xie Zhuzhou’s balcony to visit him and give him a transforming robot, but he brought her to Ji Wuqiu instead. The next day, Xie Zhuzhou tried to teach Chu Yanzhang to swim, but Chu struggled with the lesson.

  • Xie Zhuzhou heard someone on his balcony and nearly used a stun gun before recognizing Xie Guanxia and catching her as she almost fell.
  • Xie Zhuzhou questioned Xie Guanxia about sneaking in and planting surveillance equipment, then accepted the transforming robot she gave him.
  • Xie Zhuzhou took Xie Guanxia to Ji Wuqiu’s bedroom and left them together after Ji Wuqiu recognized her as Teacher Little Xie.
  • The next afternoon, Xie Zhuzhou tried to teach Chu Yanzhang to swim, but Chu remained afraid in the shallow end and asked if he was too stupid.

Ch. 254Engagement

Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang agreed to get engaged after reassuring each other of their love, and Xie Zhuzhou told his brothers the next morning. His announcement that he and Chu Yanzhang had already been physically intimate stunned the family.

  • After a swimming lesson, Xie Zhuzhou took Chu Yanzhang for a drive, where Chu asked if they could date with marriage in mind.
  • Xie Zhuzhou agreed to get engaged, and Chu Yanzhang admitted he wanted to secure their relationship because he feared rivals might take Xie away.
  • Xie Zhuzhou reassured Chu Yanzhang that he loved him and would not look at anyone else, and they shared a tender kiss.
  • At home, Xie Zhuzhou decided to arrange a grand engagement banquet and resolved to take the lead on the plans.
  • The next morning, Xie Zhuzhou told his brothers he and Chu Yanzhang intended to get engaged, then revealed they had already been physically intimate.

Ch. 255You can't hit a smiling face

Xie Zhuzhou insisted on pursuing an engagement with Chu Yanzhang despite his brothers’ concerns, and Ji Wangyan agreed to consider it if Chu Yanzhang met the family in person. Chu Yanzhang arrived with gifts for everyone, leaving the brothers unable to confront him easily.

  • Xie Zhuzhou told his brothers he wanted to marry Chu Yanzhang, while Ji Wangchen and Ji Wangyan objected to how quickly he was moving.
  • Ji Wangyan agreed to meet Chu Yanzhang on the condition that he came to speak with the brothers face-to-face.
  • Xie Zhuzhou called Chu Yanzhang and asked him to visit the next morning, reassuring him that his brothers were only worried.
  • Chu Yanzhang arrived in a suit with bodyguards carrying gifts for Xie Zhuzhou’s family and the old butler.
  • Ji Wangyun emerged to greet Chu Yanzhang, and the brothers realized the gifts made it difficult to challenge him.

Ch. 256He's Your Wife?

Chu Yanzhang faced Xie Zhuzhou’s brothers’ test to prove he was worthy of getting engaged to Xie Zhuzhou. He easily dodged Ji Wangyan’s punches, while Xie Zhuzhou’s brothers changed their attitude after realizing Chu Yanzhang was his wife.

  • Ji Wangchen questioned how long Chu Yanzhang had been with Xie Zhuzhou and challenged his swift plans to get engaged.
  • Xie Zhuzhou’s brothers decided Chu Yanzhang’s final test would be a fight, and Ji Wangyan entered the octagon to face him.
  • Chu Yanzhang dodged Ji Wangyan’s punches with ease and declared that being hit by Xie Zhuzhou would be an honor.
  • Xie Zhuzhou called Chu Yanzhang his wife, shocking Ji Wangyun and Ji Wangchen.
  • Ji Wangyun and Ji Wangchen stopped finding fault with Chu Yanzhang, and Ji Wangyun warned Xie Zhuzhou not to hurt him.

Ch. 257I Hope You Can Still Smile So Happily in the Future

Ji Wangchen approved Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang’s engagement, and the couple held a small ceremony a month and a half later. They exchanged rings despite the resentment of Xie Zhuzhou’s romantic rivals, who warned Chu Yanzhang that the engagement might not last.

  • Ji Wangchen agreed to the engagement and told Xie Zhuzhou to discuss the remaining details with their father, who had been missing for two days.
  • Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang chose a small engagement banquet and spent the following weeks preparing for it.
  • At the banquet, Ling Zhenyang, Qin Fang, and An Xinian watched resentfully as Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang exchanged rings.
  • Ling Zhenyang warned Chu Yanzhang that his engagement did not guarantee a happy future, and Chu Yanzhang said he would accept whatever Xie Zhuzhou chose.
  • Chu Yanzhang called the three rivals undeserving of being love-brains and insulted them as unrecyclable dregs.

Ch. 258Could Xie Zhuzhou have gotten something on the old man?!

At Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang’s engagement party, Xie Zhuzhou stood by his fiancé as the Ji Family welcomed him. After the couple thanked Master Elder Ji for his blessing, Chu Yanzhang revealed that he was not biologically related to the Chu Family, leaving Xie Zhuzhou stunned.

  • Xie Zhuzhou took Chu Yanzhang away from Ling Zhenyang and An Xinian and told him that Master Elder Ji wanted to see them.
  • Xie Zhuzhou reassured Chu Yanzhang that he would defend him if the Ji Family gave him trouble, while Chu Yanzhang encouraged him to relax.
  • Master Elder Ji praised Chu Yanzhang and urged Xie Zhuzhou to cherish him and remain devoted to him.
  • Xie Zhuzhou told the Ji Family he hoped they would be as open-minded as Master Elder Ji, and the couple thanked the elder for his wishes of happiness.
  • Chu Yanzhang pulled Xie Zhuzhou aside and confessed that he was not the Chu Family’s biological child, shocking him.

Ch. 259A little sorry, but not much

At Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang’s engagement banquet, the couple shared a tender moment before rejoining the guests. The celebration descended into chaos when the Yuan Family’s rain frogs escaped, leaving Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang perched above the venue while the guests fled.

  • Chu Yanzhang apologized to Xie Zhuzhou, who reassured him and kissed him.
  • Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang mingled with the guests, and Chu Yanzhang thanked Xie Zhuzhou for making an effort at the banquet.
  • Xiao Lin wondered whether Xie Zhuzhou was plotting against him, then panicked as rain frogs began entering the venue.
  • Yang Da announced that the Yuan Family’s frogs had escaped, and Xie Zhuzhou carried Chu Yanzhang onto the oversized marriage certificate above the chaos.
  • Guests ran from the frogs and took photos, while Ji Wangyun jumped onto Li Yankai’s back and Ji Wangyan tossed a toad onto Ji Wangyun’s shoulder.

Ch. 260This world was messing with him!

Bun frogs disrupted Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang’s engagement banquet, prompting Xie Zhuzhou to carry Chu Yanzhang away from the chaos. The next day, Yuan Dede’s parents begged for forgiveness after learning how powerful Chu Yanzhang was, while Xie Zhuzhou blamed Yuan Dede for ruining the celebration.

  • Ji Wangyan startled Ji Wangyun with a bun frog, and guests began tossing frogs at one another until Ji Shanyan threw one at Xie Zhuzhou.
  • Xie Zhuzhou carried Chu Yanzhang off the platform and fled the banquet as the guests chased them.
  • Once they were safe, Xie Zhuzhou laughed about the chaos, and Chu Yanzhang praised him for protecting him.
  • Zhuangzhuang and the other robots caught the remaining frogs while the Yuan Family learned that Yuan Dede had released them near the banquet to ruin it.
  • Yuan Dede’s parents visited the next day to beg for mercy, and Xie Zhuzhou confronted Yuan Dede while Chu Yanzhang pretended to have suffered nightmares.

Ch. 261You're not faking amnesia just to get out of work, are you?

After the Yuan couple agreed to generous compensation, Chu Yanzhang helped Xie Zhuzhou deal with children crowding him at the school gates, and the two returned to the Ji Family for dinner. Xie Zhuzhou questioned Ji Wangyun about his continued amnesia and urged him to return to work, but Ji Wangyun turned the criticism back on him.

  • The Yuan couple offered Xie Zhuzhou fifty million in cash, two floors of CBD office space, and two luxury cars as compensation.
  • Two weeks after their engagement, Xie Zhuzhou faced a crowd of elementary schoolers at the school gates who believed rumors about his abilities.
  • Chu Yanzhang used Wen Shuming's glasses and a stern question about the children's classes to scare them away, then took Xie Zhuzhou home.
  • At dinner, Xie Zhuzhou asked Ji Wangyun whether his memory had returned, and Ji Wangyun said it had not.
  • Xie Zhuzhou accused Ji Wangyun of faking amnesia to avoid work and warned that someone could take his CEO position.
  • Ji Wangyun pointed out that Xie Zhuzhou also skipped work, but Xie Zhuzhou replied that Chu Yanzhang could help him.

Ch. 262What if He Had Misunderstood?

Ji Wangyun and Xie Zhuzhou discussed the Ji family’s revenge against the Jin Family and Ji Wuwei’s return, while Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang spent an intimate evening together. Xie Zhuzhou realized he may have misunderstood which of them would take the lead, but still wondered if he could turn the tables.

  • Ji Wangyun asked what their father and brothers were doing, and Xie Zhuzhou said they were taking revenge on the Jin Family for the car accident that injured Ji Wangyun.
  • Ji Wangyun mentioned that Ji Wuwei had escaped from a primitive tribe and then been arrested in Country N, while Chu Yanzhang silently knew he had not caused Ji Wuwei’s disappearance.
  • Chu Yanzhang stopped Xie Zhuzhou from approaching fireflies in the grass, then comforted him with a kiss when he sensed his melancholy.
  • Chu Yanzhang led Xie Zhuzhou to a secluded pavilion, where they spent more than two hours in an intimate encounter.
  • Xie Zhuzhou refused to stay overnight at Chu Yanzhang’s villa, then let Chu Yanzhang carry him home and wondered whether he had misjudged their roles.

Ch. 263Xie Zhuzhou's heart died

Xie Zhuzhou tried to sort out his feelings about Chu Yanzhang while avoiding him, but Chu Yanzhang’s hurt plea softened his resolve and brought them together again. The chapter ended when Chu Yanzhang accidentally opened the coffee table drawer hiding Ji Wangyan’s gift.

  • Ji Wangchen and Ji Wangyan teased Xie Zhuzhou at the gym about his sudden hard training, and Ji Wangyan promised to help him when he got back.
  • Xie Zhuzhou opened Ji Wangyan’s suggestive gift box and hurriedly hid its contents when Chu Yanzhang knocked and asked whether he had done something wrong.
  • Xie Zhuzhou let Chu Yanzhang into his room and explained that he had been avoiding him because he needed time to sort out his own thoughts, not because he had stopped liking him.
  • Chu Yanzhang offered to share Xie Zhuzhou’s troubles, while Xie Zhuzhou privately wrestled with his attraction and fear of their intimacy.
  • Chu Yanzhang accidentally kicked the coffee table switch, opening the drawer that contained Ji Wangyan’s gift and leaving Xie Zhuzhou mortified.

Ch. 264He hadn't expected his little brother to react so strongly

After Chu Yanzhang found the embarrassing items Ji Wangyan had left in Xie Zhuzhou’s drawer, he misunderstood what they meant and left feeling inadequate. Xie Zhuzhou tracked down Ji Wangyan to confront him, and Ji Wangyun watched with interest as the chase continued.

  • Chu Yanzhang found the items in Xie Zhuzhou’s drawer, misunderstood them, and offered to do better before leaving dejectedly.
  • Xie Zhuzhou realized Ji Wangyan was responsible and angrily vowed to get revenge.
  • Xie Zhuzhou climbed to the villa’s rooftop bar, where Ji Wangyan fled and Zhao Wen nervously explained that he did not know where Ji Wangyan had gone.
  • Xie Zhuzhou called Ji Wangyan and demanded that he return, then took a pool cue and searched the house for him.
  • Ji Wangyun saw Ji Wangyan sprint past, followed by Xie Zhuzhou descending with the cue, and quietly supported his youngest brother.

Ch. 265How about you wear women's clothes in his place, Second Brother?

Ji Wangyan tried to escape Xie Zhuzhou after sending him embarrassing gifts, but Zhao Wen exposed Ji Wangyan’s other provocative question and Xie Zhuzhou made him choose a punishment. The chapter ended with Xie Zhuzhou suggesting Ji Wangyun wear women’s clothes instead, and Ji Wangyun trying to redirect the idea toward Chu Yanzhang.

  • Ji Wangyan tried to placate Xie Zhuzhou in the underground garage, then blamed Zhao Wen for recommending the gifts.
  • Xie Zhuzhou confronted Zhao Wen, who revealed that Ji Wangyan had asked which of Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang topped.
  • Xie Zhuzhou caught Ji Wangyan by his ponytail and demanded an explanation for the gifts.
  • Ji Wangyan chose to serve as a maid for a week rather than be beaten, and Ji Wangyun was shocked that he treated the punishment like a reward.
  • Ji Wangyun advised Xie Zhuzhou to forget the punishment, but Xie Zhuzhou suggested that Ji Wangyun wear women’s clothes in Ji Wangyan’s place.
  • Ji Wangyun rejected the suggestion and proposed that Chu Yanzhang wear the clothes instead.

Ch. 266You Still Haven't Forgiven Your Parents?

Xie Zhuzhou punished Ji Wangyan, discovered Ji Wangyun had faked his amnesia to avoid work, and learned that Weili'ang needed a major overhaul. At school, Xie Zhuzhou agreed to have a meal with Li Yankai and planned to use the occasion to ask Chu Yanzhang to wear women's clothes.

  • Ji Wangyun proposed that Ji Wangyan visit Lili's grave every day for a week, and Xie Zhuzhou agreed before Ji Wangyun challenged him to get Chu Yanzhang to willingly wear women's clothes.
  • Ji Wangyan realized Ji Wangyun had recovered his memories, and Xie Zhuzhou accused Ji Wangyun of faking amnesia to escape work.
  • Xie Zhuzhou ended Ji Wangyun's vacation, assigned Ji Wangyan a week of offerings for Lili, and told Xiao Nan to seek compensation for Weili'ang's exploited artists.
  • Xie Zhuzhou offered Xiao Nan a reimbursed family vacation, bonuses, and a discounted home in return for staying with him for five years.
  • Li Yankai told Xie Zhuzhou he still had not forgiven his wealthy parents, shared his promotion news, and invited Xie Zhuzhou to a meal.
  • Xie Zhuzhou accepted Li Yankai's invitation and decided to bring Chu Yanzhang so he could ask him to wear women's clothes.

Ch. 267Then what type do you like?

Xie Zhuzhou brought Chu Yanzhang to dinner with Li Yankai and Ji Wangyun, where he teased Li Yankai about his romantic preferences while watching for Ji Wangyun’s reaction. Li Yankai described the mature, controlling older woman he liked and said he was still searching for a soulmate.

  • Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang traveled to the restaurant together, and Xie Zhuzhou wrestled with awkward memories and thoughts about their relationship.
  • Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang joined Li Yankai and Ji Wangyun in a private dining room, where Li Yankai treated them to dinner.
  • Xie Zhuzhou asked Li Yankai about Qingke, and Li Yankai said he had turned her down despite finding her beautiful.
  • Xie Zhuzhou asked what type of person Li Yankai liked, and Li Yankai said he preferred smart, mature older women with a strong desire for control.
  • Li Yankai explained that he wanted a soulmate who made his heart race, while Ji Wangyun concealed his reaction to Li Yankai’s answer.

Ch. 268Who could withstand this?

Xie Zhuzhou teased Li Yankai and Ji Wangyun at dinner before Chu Yanzhang protected him from a speeding motorcycle and kissed him in the car. Xie Zhuzhou fled from Chu Yanzhang’s seduction at home, but his workout plans stalled when he could not get out of bed for the next two days.

  • Xie Zhuzhou questioned Li Yankai about his ideal relationship, then Ji Wangyun tried to accuse him of neglecting his studies for the gym.
  • Chu Yanzhang assumed Xie Zhuzhou was exercising for him, frustrating Xie Zhuzhou and Ji Wangyun.
  • A speeding motorcycle nearly hit Xie Zhuzhou, and Chu Yanzhang pulled him to safety.
  • Chu Yanzhang kissed Xie Zhuzhou in the car, then apologized for acting impulsively; Xie Zhuzhou ignored him until Chu Yanzhang tried to charm him.
  • Xie Zhuzhou returned home, checked his barely formed abs, and vowed to train, but he could not get out of bed the next day or the day after.

Ch. 269So it was Brother Wangyun's idea

Xie Zhuzhou told Chu Yanzhang that his third brother had sent the items that embarrassed them, then asked Chu to try on women's clothes. Chu agreed on the condition that he would reveal it after Xie’s finals, and the chapter ended with Chu learning that Brother Wangyun had suggested the idea.

  • Xie Zhuzhou explained that his third brother had sent the items that caused their awkward encounter, and Chu Yanzhang reassured him.
  • Xie Zhuzhou asked Chu Yanzhang to wear women's clothes, and Chu agreed if he could name his condition after Xie’s finals.
  • Xie Zhuzhou took Chu Yanzhang to his apartment, where he had prepared a closet full of outfits and a camera.
  • Chu Yanzhang changed into a black maid dress, and Xie Zhuzhou praised how good he looked.
  • Xie Zhuzhou credited Brother Wangyun with recognizing that Chu would suit women's clothes, and Chu realized whose idea it had been.

Ch. 270Early retirement

Ji Wuqiu announced he was retiring early and would give Ji Wangchen full authority over company affairs, forcing his sons to take on more responsibility. He warned Ji Wangyun not to let his feelings for Li Yankai affect work and scolded Xie Zhuzhou over his studies before turning his attention to Ji Wangyan.

  • Ji Wangyun saw a girl give Li Yankai a note at the café and felt alarmed by how popular he was.
  • Ji Wangchen told Ji Wangyun that evidence against Jin Renwei had been found with Chu Yanzhang's help, and that their father had left Jin Renwei's fate to Ji Wangyun.
  • Ji Wangchen learned that Chu Yanzhang's people had uncovered several murders by Jin Renwei, while the Jin Family matter and the Ji Family's other troubles were being brought under control.
  • At dinner, Ji Wuqiu announced his early retirement and said Ji Wangchen would receive full authority over company affairs while the others shared responsibility.
  • Ji Wuqiu warned Ji Wangyun about mixing his personal feelings for Li Yankai with work and criticized Xie Zhuzhou for neglecting his studies.
  • Ji Wuqiu turned his attention to Ji Wangyan.

Ch. 271No matter how much he deleted, there was always more!

Ji Wuqiu left home after his sons promised to keep an eye on one another, and Xie Zhuzhou tried to behave while his eldest brother was in charge. At Weiliang Company, Xie Zhuzhou secretly admired Chu Yanzhang’s photos in women’s clothes before his assistant praised him for his sincerity.

  • Ji Wangyan promised Ji Wuqiu he would watch his brothers, while Xie Zhuzhou agreed to cooperate and Ji Wuqiu was satisfied.
  • Ji Wuqiu vanished the next day, and Xie Zhuzhou behaved himself around Ji Wangchen and even learned to make breakfast.
  • Ji Wangyun was overwhelmed with work after Chu Yanzhang discovered he had suggested Xie Zhuzhou wear women’s clothes, leaving him too busy to see Li Yankai.
  • Xie Zhuzhou went to Weiliang Company to show he was working, while fans continued posting pictures of him in bunny ears despite his attempts to have them deleted.
  • Xie Zhuzhou set a photo of Chu Yanzhang in a black mermaid dress as his lock screen and signed an urgent document brought by Xiao Lin.
  • Xiao Lin told Xie Zhuzhou he had misjudged him and now saw him as straightforward, strong, and genuine.

Ch. 272What reward will Zhouzhou give me?

Xie Zhuzhou left his office to visit Chu Yanzhang, hoping to end his silence and persuade him to wear a red qipao. After they kissed and Chu Yanzhang pulled him into his private lounge, Chu Yanzhang asked what reward Zhouzhou would give him.

  • Xiao Lin praised Xie Zhuzhou as an immortal after reviewing his actions on a dating show and an island livestream, and Yang Da and Li Er dragged him away when he kept going.
  • Xie Zhuzhou blamed the rabbit for his reputation as Rabbit Zhou and decided to visit Chu Yanzhang after days of silence.
  • Xie Zhuzhou passed the crowd outside his office and went to Chu Yanzhang's company, where the receptionist recognized him.
  • Xie Zhuzhou told Chu Yanzhang he had missed him, and Chu Yanzhang admitted that he had missed him too before they kissed.
  • Chu Yanzhang led Xie Zhuzhou into his private lounge, and Xie Zhuzhou said he was thinking about how to get Chu Yanzhang to wear the red qipao.
  • Chu Yanzhang asked Xie Zhuzhou what reward Zhouzhou would give him.

Ch. 273He actually thought Xue Lang was his romantic rival

Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang made up after Chu Yanzhang’s excessive “reward,” then Chu revealed that Xue Lang was his biological older brother. Xie Zhuzhou hid his embarrassment over having mistaken Xue Lang for a romantic rival.

  • Xie Zhuzhou agreed to Chu Yanzhang’s request for a reward, then regretted it when Chu left him sore and uncomfortable.
  • On the ride home, Chu Yanzhang clung to Xie Zhuzhou, who scolded him for going too far before letting his anger fade.
  • Xie Zhuzhou received a message from Ji Wangyun asking him to stop Chu Yanzhang from adding to his workload.
  • Chu Yanzhang said he had confirmed through an investigation and DNA tests that Xue Lang was his biological older brother, and warned he would not back down if Xue Lang pursued Xie Zhuzhou.
  • Xie Zhuzhou realized he had mistakenly considered Xue Lang a romantic rival and worried that Xue Lang might reveal the original owner's past to Chu Yanzhang.

Ch. 274What if his second brother had his own pace?

Xie Zhuzhou weighed whether to reveal his secret to Chu Yanzhang, then teased Li Yankai about romance while deciding not to interfere with his second brother’s pace. At the company, he saw Wen Ruohuai, whose role in smearing Wen Nan had been exposed and condemned online.

  • Xie Zhuzhou kept his secret from Chu Yanzhang for the time being, unsure whether telling him would make him uneasy.
  • Li Yankai mistook Xie Zhuzhou’s lock-screen photo for another woman, and Xie Zhuzhou revealed it was his fiancé, Chu Yanzhang.
  • Xie Zhuzhou asked Li Yankai why he thought he was straight, and Li Yankai said he had never met a girl who made his heart flutter.
  • Xie Zhuzhou decided not to interfere with Li Yankai’s romantic life and to let his second brother move at his own pace.
  • Xie Zhuzhou saw Wen Ruohuai at the company after netizens uncovered his smear campaign against Wen Nan and condemned the Wen Family and Wen Ruohuai.

Ch. 275Both You and the Wen Family Deserve It

Wen Ruohuai sought Wen Nan’s help after being expelled from the Wen Family and losing his assets, but Wen Nan rejected him and cut ties with the past. After the confrontation, Xie Zhuzhou planned to bring dinner and books to his big brother at work, while looking forward to Chu Little Yan’s post-exam request.

  • Wen Ruohuai arrived at Wen Nan’s agency and begged him for help, saying he had nowhere else to turn.
  • Wen Nan reminded Wen Ruohuai that his troubles came from his own choices and refused to help him.
  • When Wen Ruohuai clung to Wen Nan’s arm, Lili lifted him off and tossed him aside.
  • Wen Nan told Wen Ruohuai that both he and the Wen Family deserved their fate, then left.
  • Xie Zhuzhou left the elevator with snacks from the employees and decided to bring dinner and books to his big brother after work.
  • Xie Zhuzhou remembered Chu Little Yan’s promised request and looked forward to finding out what it was.
Arc 11 of 13
Arc 11 of 13