Arc 5Birthday Fireworks and Fracture

Shen Sixian arrives for Shen Shuangjian’s birthday as Xie Jinghui secretly pursues him, culminating in a fireworks confession and their first mutual kiss. Xie Jinghui later crosses Shen Shuangjian’s boundaries, prompting Shen Sixian to intervene and order him to stay away.

  • Xie Jinghui and Shen Shuangjian openly act affectionately at the manor, and Shen Shuangjian advances through a hug game by choosing Xie Jinghui.
  • Shen Sixian arrives in Russia, checks Shen Shuangjian for injuries, and keeps him close while competing with Xie Jinghui for his attention.
  • On Shen Shuangjian’s birthday, Shen Sixian gives him a longevity lock and promises the ordinary comforts he missed, while Xie Jinghui secretly arranges fireworks for him.
  • Xie Jinghui kisses Shen Shuangjian beneath the fireworks and calls them lovers, then hides from Shen Sixian when he comes to deliver a cake.
  • Shen Shuangjian apologizes to Shen Sixian for leaving his cake untouched, and Shen Sixian reassures him that he never needs to apologize for anything he owns.
  • Xie Qingchi witnesses Shen Shuangjian kissing Xie Jinghui and flees the manor, while Xie Jinghui and Shen Shuangjian agree to go on a date.
  • Xie Jinghui continues after Shen Shuangjian begs him to stop, and Shen Shuangjian slaps him before seeking comfort from Shen Sixian.
  • Shen Sixian sees Shen Shuangjian’s distress and bruises, confronts Xie Jinghui, and orders him to stay away after Xie Jinghui admits he lost control.
Chapters 101–125 Vol. 2 Read

Ch. 101Inseparable

After a private encounter with Xie Jinghui, Shen Shuangjian reassured his worried brother and then went downstairs with Xie Jinghui to join the others. Their unmistakable closeness left the group and livestream viewers wondering what had happened.

  • Shen Shuangjian messaged Shen Sixian that he was fine, declined his video call, and asked him to stop asking questions.
  • Shen Sixian heard Shen Shuangjian's soft voice message, felt pleased, and transferred another five million yuan to Zhizhi's piggy bank.
  • Xie Jinghui finished showering, and Shen Shuangjian agreed to go downstairs with him after he changed.
  • Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui joined the others by the fireplace, displaying such close, affectionate behavior that everyone and the livestream chat were stunned.

Ch. 102See you again, happy ending

Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui reunited after their long estrangement, and their affectionate behavior convinced the watching fans that they had made up. The chapter left them together by the fireplace as fans discussed Xie Jinghui’s months of devotion.

  • Shen Shuangjian sat in a soft rocking chair that had been prepared especially for him.
  • Xie Jinghui gently lifted Shen Shuangjian’s long hair so it would not get caught, and Shen Shuangjian let him touch it.
  • Fans watching the pair celebrated their reconciliation and joked about their intimate relationship.
  • Fans recalled that Xie Jinghui had kept visiting the Shen Family’s home during the months Shen Shuangjian rejected him.
  • Fans praised Xie Jinghui’s persistence and discussed how love and wealth shaped his devotion.

Ch. 103A loving hug

During a group-hug game, Shen Shuangjian repeatedly ended up in Xie Jinghui’s arms while the other contestants were eliminated. The final round left Gu Xuanlin out, and his usually composed expression turned cold as he withdrew.

  • The production team started a hug game, and Xie Jinghui pulled Shen Shuangjian into his arms when the first number was called.
  • Song Shi failed to find a group and was eliminated, while Shen Shuangjian advanced without understanding how he had won.
  • When the next number was called, Lin Weiluo pulled Yu Sheng away, and Yu Sheng was eliminated as Xie Jinghui and Shen Shuangjian stayed in the game.
  • In the final round, Shen Shuangjian turned toward Xie Jinghui and rushed into his embrace just as Gu Xuanlin reached for him.
  • Gu Xuanlin lost the round, withdrew his hands, and let his expression turn cold instead of maintaining his usual composure.

Ch. 104Game

The game ended with Xie Jinghui and Shen Shuangjian still tied, and Xie Jinghui then deliberately lost their next round by pulling Shen into his arms and stepping off the platform. His intimate gesture left Shen embarrassed and Yu Sheng furious as the onlookers watched.

  • The game ended without a winner between Xie Jinghui and Shen Shuangjian.
  • Xie Jinghui pulled Shen Shuangjian into his arms and stepped off the platform, conceding the Love Pushes round.
  • Shen Shuangjian blushed and avoided everyone's eyes after Xie Jinghui softly said he had lost.
  • Yu Sheng accused Xie Jinghui of doing it on purpose, but Lin Weiluo urged him to calm down.
  • Yu Sheng sat back down and fumed while the audience comments continued to tease the pair.

Ch. 105Xie Jinghui bit me

In Moscow, Xie Jinghui held Shen Shuangjian close and teased him with kisses and bites while insisting Shen Shuangjian could refuse his love. A call from Shen Sixian interrupted them, and Shen Shuangjian told his brother that Xie Jinghui had bitten him.

  • Xie Jinghui held a sleepy Shen Shuangjian and repeatedly called him Zhizhi, drawing him out of his drowsiness.
  • Xie Jinghui caught Shen Shuangjian's hand and told him he could hit him or refuse his love.
  • Xie Jinghui bit Shen Shuangjian again, and Shen Shuangjian tearfully asked him to stop so he could answer his phone.
  • Xie Jinghui handed Shen Shuangjian the phone despite recognizing Shen Sixian's name on the incoming call.
  • Shen Sixian heard Shen Shuangjian's unusual breathing and asked who he was with, and Shen Shuangjian said Xie Jinghui had bitten him.

Ch. 106My only family

Shen Sixian learned that Xie Jinghui was alone with Shen Shuangjian and angrily confronted him, fearing he would hurt or deceive his younger brother. After seeing Shen Shuangjian safe on a video call, Shen Sixian warned Xie Jinghui to protect him, while Xie Jinghui felt comforted that someone else loved Shen Shuangjian deeply.

  • Shen Sixian froze after hearing what had happened and asked Shen Shuangjian to hand the phone to Xie Jinghui.
  • Xie Jinghui took the phone and told Shen Sixian that he had not done anything to Shen Shuangjian and that the situation was a misunderstanding.
  • Xie Jinghui started a video call, and Shen Sixian saw Shen Shuangjian asleep beneath a blanket with his clothes in order.
  • Shen Sixian warned Xie Jinghui not to deceive or hurt Shen Shuangjian, his only family.
  • Xie Jinghui felt comforted that Shen Sixian loved Shen Shuangjian as fiercely as he did.

Ch. 107New guest

Xie Jinghui assured Shen Sixian that Shen Shuangjian was safe in Moscow, but Shen Sixian rejected his reassurances and decided to go there himself. The production team announced a new guest for Real Life, while fans speculated about who would join the show.

  • Xie Jinghui told Shen Sixian that Shen Shuangjian was safe and asleep at his estate, but admitted to himself that he could not promise Shen Shuangjian was happy.
  • Shen Sixian warned Xie Jinghui that he knew what kind of person he was, then ended the call.
  • Xie Jinghui gently carried the sleeping Shen Shuangjian to bed and reflected on how he had abandoned every retreat for him.
  • Shen Sixian ordered his assistant to arrange the fastest route to Russia and told the production team that he would join the recording in person.
  • Real Life's official account announced an unexpected new guest and said Xie Qingchi would soon return, prompting fans to speculate that Shen Sixian would appear.

Ch. 108Drop earrings

Shen Shuangjian woke late in Xie Jinghui’s arms, and Xie Jinghui dressed his hair with a ribbon and one of the red jade earrings he had bought for him. Yu Sheng came to call them to lunch and said Shen Sixian was downstairs, where the room full of people and cameras reacted in shock as Shen Shuangjian appeared.

  • Xie Jinghui woke Shen Shuangjian at noon and coaxed him out of bed for lunch.
  • Xie Jinghui tied a silver ribbon in Shen Shuangjian’s hair and put one red jade drop earring on him.
  • Yu Sheng arrived to call Shen Shuangjian downstairs and told him Shen Sixian was waiting there.
  • Xie Jinghui appeared behind Shen Shuangjian, making Yu Sheng’s bashfulness turn to hostility.
  • Shen Shuangjian went downstairs, and the people in the living room gasped and swore at the sight of him.

Ch. 109Big brother meets the punk

Shen Shuangjian appeared wearing a red jade earring, and Shen Sixian reacted with alarm and jealousy when he recognized it as one Xie Jinghui had bought. The chapter left Shen Sixian glaring at Xie Jinghui while the livestream viewers realized the earring had cost fifteen million and speculated that it was a love token.

  • Shen Sixian spun Shen Shuangjian around and checked him for injuries before noticing the red jade earring.
  • Shen Sixian criticized the earring as ugly, then reassured Shen Shuangjian that it was the buyer who had poor taste.
  • Shen Shuangjian asked Shen Sixian why he had come, leaving him unable to explain his suspicions about Xie Jinghui.
  • Shen Sixian glared at Xie Jinghui while livestream viewers discussed the earring and revealed that Xie Jinghui had won it at auction for fifteen million.

Ch. 110Xie Jinghui, That Old Man

Shen Sixian arrived in Russia and resolved to keep Shen Shuangjian away from Xie Jinghui after filming. He settled into the room beside Shen Shuangjian’s, while Xie Jinghui recognized Shen Sixian as a major obstacle to his plans.

  • Shen Sixian reunited with Shen Shuangjian and told him he had come for his birthday, which Shen Shuangjian had nearly forgotten.
  • Shen Sixian inspected Shen Shuangjian’s room, noticed the rumpled bed and Xie Jinghui’s top, and tossed the garment onto the floor.
  • Shen Sixian chose the room next to Shen Shuangjian’s, while Xie Jinghui had already claimed the room opposite.
  • Xie Jinghui secretly held Shen Shuangjian’s hand and lamented that they could not sleep together, then let go before Shen Sixian returned.
  • Shen Sixian pulled Shen Shuangjian into his room and shut the door on Xie Jinghui, who reflected that Shen Sixian would be difficult to overcome.

Ch. 111Not Even as Good as the Old Man

Xie Qingchi arrived at the manor hoping to pursue Shen Shuangjian, while Xie Jinghui and Shen Sixian kept their distance from him. At dinner, Shen Sixian dismissed Yu Sheng’s cooking, and Xie Qingchi insulted it before Yu Sheng could get Shen Shuangjian’s opinion.

  • Xie Qingchi arrived from the capital after two months of defying his family and believed Xie Jinghui had no chance with Shen Shuangjian.
  • Xie Qingchi greeted Xie Jinghui, then tried to approach Shen Shuangjian, but Shen Sixian stepped between them and led Shen Shuangjian away to dinner.
  • Yu Sheng sat beside Shen Shuangjian and asked Shen Sixian to judge the dinner he had helped prepare.
  • Shen Sixian called the food average, and Yu Sheng turned to Shen Shuangjian for his opinion.
  • Xie Qingchi interrupted to mock Yu Sheng’s cooking, leaving Yu Sheng silently cursing him.

Ch. 112Frost's descent, awakening of insects

At dinner, Xie Jinghui flirted with Shen Shuangjian while Shen Sixian repeatedly intervened to protect his younger brother. The livestream chat noticed that Shen Shuangjian’s birthday fell after Frost's Descent and Xie Jinghui’s on Awakening of Insects, and spun their dates into a story of winter meeting spring.

  • Shen Shuangjian kept catching Xie Jinghui watching him, while Shen Sixian urged him to focus on his meal.
  • Xie Jinghui tried to serve Shen Shuangjian leg meat, but Shen Sixian moved the plate and refused on his behalf.
  • Xie Jinghui repeatedly brushed Shen Shuangjian’s ankle under the table, making him blush and draw his feet out of reach.
  • Shen Sixian noticed Shen Shuangjian’s red face and questioned him, but Shen Shuangjian insisted he was not unwell.
  • The livestream chat discussed Shen Shuangjian’s birthday on October twenty-fourth, the day after Frost's Descent, and Xie Jinghui’s birthday on Awakening of Insects, imagining them as winter and spring destined lovers.

Ch. 113Sadly, there were no ifs

During Shen Shuangjian’s birthday, Shen Sixian gave him a treasured gift and the affection he had long missed, while Xie Jinghui struggled to get time alone with him under Shen Sixian and Xie Qingchi’s watch. The chapter ended with Shen Shuangjian leaning on Shen Sixian and asking for the ordinary joys he had never experienced, and Shen Sixian agreeing.

  • Xie Jinghui secretly exchanged glances and conversations with Shen Shuangjian while Shen Sixian kept them under close watch, and Xie Qingchi also interfered.
  • On the morning of October twenty-fourth, Shen Shuangjian found a towering pile of birthday presents outside his bedroom.
  • Shen Sixian fastened a gold-and-ruby longevity lock around Shen Shuangjian’s neck and wished him a long, safe, happy life.
  • Shen Shuangjian cried as old loneliness and hurt came back to him, then leaned against Shen Sixian and asked for candied hawthorn, birthday cake, milk tea, holiday gifts, and pocket money.
  • Shen Sixian answered, “Okay,” promising to give Shen Shuangjian the ordinary comforts he had missed.

Ch. 114The thirty-six stratagems: crossing secretly at Chencang

Shen Sixian arranged gifts for Shen Shuangjian while he was away, and Xie Jinghui used the opportunity to deceive Shen Sixian and get Shen Shuangjian alone in his room. With Shen Sixian still on the phone, Xie Jinghui prepared to kiss Shen Shuangjian, who admitted he did not know how he would react.

  • Shen Shuangjian hid in Shen Sixian's bed after feeling embarrassed, while Shen Sixian arranged for assistants to find gifts and added fifteen million to Shen Shuangjian's card.
  • Before leaving to make a glowing cake, Shen Sixian told Shen Shuangjian to keep their call connected and call out to him regularly.
  • Xie Jinghui persuaded Shen Shuangjian to go to the restroom, then recorded him saying "Brother" and asked him to leave his bedroom door open.
  • Xie Jinghui followed Shen Shuangjian upstairs and helped him lock the door while he falsely reassured Shen Sixian over the phone.
  • Xie Jinghui set the phones in the sitting room and told Shen Shuangjian that twenty minutes remained before asking whether a kiss would make him angry or send him running to Shen Sixian.
  • Shen Shuangjian blushed and said he did not know how he would react.

Ch. 115Lovers

Xie Jinghui gave Shen Shuangjian a birthday surprise with a citywide fireworks display in Moscow, then asked him to kiss him. Shen Shuangjian kissed him first, and Xie Jinghui told him they were lovers.

  • Xie Jinghui teased Shen Shuangjian with a kiss, then apologized and invited him to see a surprise.
  • Xie Jinghui brought Shen Shuangjian onto the terrace in warm clothing and counted down to his birthday.
  • Fireworks erupted across Moscow as Xie Jinghui wished Shen Shuangjian a happy birthday and told him they were blooming for him alone.
  • Xie Jinghui asked Shen Shuangjian to kiss him, and Shen Shuangjian hesitantly leaned in and kissed him first.
  • Xie Jinghui asked whether Shen Shuangjian understood what people who wanted to kiss each other were, then told him they were lovers.

Ch. 116Of the thirty-six stratagems, hiding was best

Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui kissed after Xie Jinghui confessed his love, but they hid together when Shen Sixian came to visit. After Shen Sixian left, Xie Jinghui reassured Shen Shuangjian that he would take responsibility if his brother found out.

  • Shen Shuangjian and Xie Jinghui kissed until urgent knocking at the door startled Shen Shuangjian.
  • Xie Jinghui told Shen Shuangjian to open the door and keep his presence from Shen Sixian.
  • Shen Sixian arrived with a cake, searched the bedroom, and grew suspicious when Shen Shuangjian seemed flustered.
  • Shen Shuangjian distracted Shen Sixian by acting sleepy, and Shen Sixian left without discovering Xie Jinghui.
  • Xie Jinghui emerged from behind the curtains and reassured Shen Shuangjian that he would accept the blame.

Ch. 117Your eyes are beautiful

Xie Jinghui held Shen Shuangjian close and repeatedly asked why he had once reached for him at the seaside cottage. Shen Shuangjian finally admitted it was because Xie Jinghui’s eyes were beautiful, while the livestream and fan communities continued celebrating their love.

  • Xie Jinghui asked Shen Shuangjian why he had caught his hand after refusing him at the seaside cottage.
  • Shen Shuangjian asked Xie Jinghui not to bully him, and Xie Jinghui reassured him while continuing to kiss and question him.
  • After Xie Jinghui persisted, Shen Shuangjian said he had reached for him because his eyes were beautiful.
  • Xie Jinghui laughed and asked what Shen Shuangjian had thought when they first met.
  • The livestream grew more popular as fans celebrated Xie Jinghui and Shen Shuangjian, and their fan pages changed their backgrounds and descriptions.

Ch. 118Love never ends

After fireworks in Moscow made Xie Jinghui and Shen Shuangjian’s relationship dominate Weibo, Shen Shuangjian apologized to Shen Sixian for leaving his handmade birthday cake untouched. Shen Sixian reassured him that he had done nothing wrong and that he would always be free and protected.

  • Weibo users celebrated the fireworks Xie Jinghui had arranged for Shen Shuangjian and discussed the pair’s relationship.
  • Shen Sixian woke late after a demanding period at work and was surprised when Shen Shuangjian knocked on his door.
  • Shen Shuangjian apologized after realizing that Shen Sixian had made the birthday cake he had left untouched.
  • Shen Sixian comforted Shen Shuangjian, telling him that everything he owned belonged to him and that he never needed to apologize.

Ch. 119A battlefield of rivals

After Shen Sixian caught Xie Jinghui watching him and Shen Shuangjian, the two men continued competing to show their affection for Shen Shuangjian. Yu Sheng served him a carefully prepared breakfast, and the chapter ended with the men quietly working nearby while each stole glances at him.

  • Xie Jinghui watched Shen Sixian and Shen Shuangjian together, and Shen Sixian confronted him before taking Shen Shuangjian downstairs for breakfast.
  • Yu Sheng prepared breakfast and warmed Shen Shuangjian's almond milk, watching closely as he ate.
  • Shen Shuangjian settled by the fireplace to watch a series while Shen Sixian, Xie Jinghui, Yu Sheng, and Gu Xuanlin occupied themselves nearby.
  • The men periodically looked toward Shen Shuangjian, and their gazes turned cold whenever they met one another's.

Ch. 120The empty fort strategy of the Thirty-Six Stratagems

Shen Shuangjian cried while watching a sad movie, prompting his family to worry over him and the livestream audience to speculate about their relationships. Shen Sixian took him upstairs to rest before his conference call, while Xie Jinghui silently asked him to wait.

  • Shen Shuangjian shed a tear while watching a movie, and Gu Xuanlin, Shen Sixian, and others hurried to ask what was wrong.
  • Shen Sixian comforted Shen Shuangjian, and Yu Sheng realized the movie had made him cry.
  • The livestream viewers commented on Shen Sixian calling Shen Shuangjian “Zhizhi” and on Xie Jinghui’s concern.
  • As noon approached, Shen Sixian took Shen Shuangjian upstairs so he could work somewhere quiet without leaving him alone.
  • Shen Sixian told Shen Shuangjian not to watch movies before his nap, then went into his own bedroom for a conference call.

Ch. 121Stay for me, make your home for a lifetime

Shen Shuangjian kissed Xie Jinghui in the hallway, and Xie Qingchi saw them before fleeing in shock. Xie Jinghui then kissed Shen Shuangjian forcefully, soothed him when he protested, and thanked him for choosing to stay with him.

  • Xie Jinghui embraced Shen Shuangjian by the door and asked him to kiss him before they went inside.
  • Shen Shuangjian rose onto his toes and kissed Xie Jinghui, while Xie Qingchi watched unseen from the other end of the hallway.
  • Xie Qingchi panicked over their relationship, then ran downstairs and out of the manor without answering anyone who called to him.
  • Xie Jinghui kissed Shen Shuangjian forcefully until Shen Shuangjian begged him to stop and cried.
  • Xie Jinghui softened his kisses, comforted Shen Shuangjian, and thanked him for staying and making a home with him.

Ch. 122I agree to go on a date with you

Xie Jinghui confessed how deeply he loved Shen Shuangjian and asked to go on dates with him. Shen Shuangjian agreed, leaving Xie Jinghui asking for more affection while Shen shyly warned him not to bully him.

  • Xie Jinghui held Shen Shuangjian and lamented that he still wanted more love and could not openly love him.
  • Xie Jinghui promised they would go on dates after returning home and said he would tell Shen Shuangjian he loved him every day.
  • Xie Jinghui asked what would make Shen Shuangjian feel safe and happy, but Shen could not answer.
  • Xie Jinghui apologized for letting his emotions affect Shen Shuangjian and vowed to stay by his side for life.
  • Shen Shuangjian kissed Xie Jinghui and agreed to go on a date with him.
  • Xie Jinghui asked his boyfriend to indulge him before their date, and Shen Shuangjian pleaded with him not to bully him.

Ch. 123Got a Taste, but Only Halfway

Xie Jinghui pushed Shen Shuangjian past his limits, and Shen Shuangjian took refuge with his brother when Shen Sixian called. The chapter ended with Shen Sixian embracing his crying younger brother and discovering Xie Jinghui in his room.

  • Xie Jinghui held Shen Shuangjian in place as Shen Shuangjian begged him to stop and called for Shen Sixian.
  • Shen Shuangjian slapped Xie Jinghui and, overwhelmed and hurt, curled beneath the covers while Xie Jinghui apologized.
  • Shen Sixian knocked and called Shen Shuangjian when it was time for dinner, then started a video call after receiving no answer.
  • Xie Jinghui passed Shen Shuangjian the phone, and Shen Shuangjian accepted Shen Sixian's call and heard him outside the door.
  • Shen Shuangjian threw off the covers, opened the door, and clung to Shen Sixian, who spotted Xie Jinghui in his room.

Ch. 124The thirty-six stratagems: the self-injury ruse

Shen Sixian found Shen Shuangjian frightened and marked after Xie Jinghui had tormented him, then took him away and confronted Xie Jinghui. The chapter ended with Xie Jinghui calmly slapping himself before Shen Sixian could strike him.

  • Shen Sixian found Shen Shuangjian distressed in Xie Jinghui's room and carried him to the bedroom next door.
  • Shen Shuangjian resented Xie Jinghui for pinning him down and continuing after he said he could not endure it.
  • Shen Sixian noticed bruises and red marks on Shen Shuangjian, then questioned him and learned Xie Jinghui had not undressed him.
  • Shen Sixian soothed Shen Shuangjian, prepared a hot bath, and went alone to confront Xie Jinghui.
  • Xie Jinghui met Shen Sixian's anger without resisting and abruptly slapped himself hard.

Ch. 125Yield a Little, Step Back a Little

Xie Jinghui accepted Shen Sixian’s anger and humiliation after he learned about Xie Jinghui’s intimacy with Shen Shuangjian, while insisting that he and Shen Shuangjian were becoming lovers. After Shen Sixian ordered him to stay away, Xie Jinghui was left fearing that Shen Shuangjian would discover his ruthless past.

  • Xie Jinghui admitted he had failed to control himself and accepted Shen Sixian’s slaps rather than defend himself.
  • Xie Jinghui hinted that he and Shen Shuangjian were about to fall passionately in love, and Shen Sixian struck him and rejected the idea.
  • Shen Sixian condemned Xie Jinghui’s past cruelty and told him to stay away from Shen Shuangjian.
  • After Shen Sixian left, Xie Jinghui remained frozen, afraid that Shen Shuangjian would learn how cold and ruthless he had been.
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