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Upon hearing this, Mo Yi was completely stunned. He immediately hung up the phone and checked the date on his phone, which showed the 15th, the same day he had met with Zhu Ren and Di Zhuang before.
But that day had already passed!
Mo Yi could swear that he hadn’t dreamed, so could it be that time had somehow rewound, and he found himself back in the past?
Thinking back, Mo Yi realized that he hadn’t taken the meeting with Zhu Ren seriously before. So when the time came for the appointment, he lazily stayed at home until he was reminded to leave…
Just as he was contemplating this, Mo Yi’s phone rang again. An impatient Zhu Ren was on the other end, demanding to know why Mo Yi had hung up on him.
“Coming,” Mo Yi replied, before hanging up again.
Regardless of what was happening, he decided to go out. Even if it meant retracing his steps from before, he was determined to go. Because he knew that the location Di Zhuang had taken him to was where he could truly meet his partner.
As before, Mo Yi put on some clothes and left the house.
Sitting in the taxi, he observed the familiar scenery outside the window and glimpsed his own face reflected in the glass.
Unlike last time, his expression was now serious.
Though he hadn’t paid much attention before, he realized he was wearing the same outfit again. However, this time, he didn’t deliberately expose the pendant around his neck.
Speaking of which, his pendant!
Mo Yi hurriedly checked his chest and was relieved to find the pendant still there, tucked inside his clothes.
He took out the pendant, holding it in his palm just like before. He remembered how those people referred to this pendant as the “Holy Seal.”
So, was this pendant the Holy Seal, or was it referring to the symbol on it?
After getting out of the taxi, Mo Yi walked straight into the restaurant. As expected, Di Zhuang was still there, wearing the same clothes as in his memories.
Even Zhu Ren’s words and his gesture of flaunting his new purple suit were exactly the same as before.
Mo Yi calmly sat down, this time without ordering anything. Di Zhuang, on the other hand, continued to maintain his composed demeanor and brought up the opportunity for Mo Yi to work at Gray Group, just like he did before.
Mo Yi listened quietly and didn’t immediately respond. Di Zhuang also remained calm and proceeded to call the waiter to order.
However, just as the waiter picked up the menu, the restaurant’s door swung open once again, and a figure walked in, instantly capturing everyone’s attention.
It wasn’t for any other reason but because this person’s appearance was incredibly striking.
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It was him!
Mo Yi instantly recognized his partner. His eyes locked onto the man as he approached, but the man’s gaze swept past him, directing towards Di Zhuang instead. He smiled and said, “Di, what a coincidence.”
“Mr. Hastur!” Di Zhuang quickly stood up, extending a respectful hand towards the man. “How come you’re here?”
“I told you to use my Chinese name; I quite like the name ‘Bai Ren.’ I’m just passing by. I heard this restaurant’s food is good, so I decided to give it a try.”
Listening to the man’s words, Mo Yi clenched his fists. This was completely different from his previous memories. He had never encountered his partner before, let alone seen his lover knowing Di Zhuang.
And now, having already entered and being so close to him, how could he ignore Mo Yi like this?
Suddenly standing up, Mo Yi looked at his partner with excitement, wanting to ask him what was happening and how all of this was possible.
Because of Mo Yi’s movement, the chair behind him made a ‘creak’ sound, instantly drawing the attention of everyone present.
When the man, Bai Ren, looked at him, he seemed slightly surprised at first, but then he smiled and said, “Didn’t notice there was such a cutie here.”
He’s not just some cutie! He’s your husband!
Mo Yi clenched his teeth, wanting to say those words out loud. But he hadn’t figured out the situation yet, and the man in front of him clearly acted as if he didn’t know Mo Yi at all. He had to hold back and sit down again.
Seeing this, Zhu Ren beside him couldn’t help but reveal a smug expression and leaned in to whisper, “You used to act all high and mighty. What’s the matter? Can’t sit still when you see someone high-quality?”
Mo Yi shot Zhu Ren a cold glare, his eyes hinting at a murderous intent that made Zhu Ren’s hair stand on end.
Instinctively, Zhu Ren shut his mouth, feeling that continuing would be dangerous.
On the other hand, Bai Ren acted as if nothing happened, casually suggesting, “Since we’ve met by chance, why not dine together?”
Although Di Zhuang knew this conflicted with his plans for the day, he also knew that the man opposite him was not someone he could afford to offend. He forced a smile and nodded, “Of course, please join us.”
Di Zhuang gestured for Bai Ren to sit next to him, but Bai Ren sat directly beside Mo Yi instead.
“I think I’ll sit here. Hello, cutie. Can you tell me your name? Although it’s our first meeting, I feel like we might hit it off.”
His flirtatious tone carried a hint of teasing.
Mo Yi didn’t find it intrusive. Finally, his partner acknowledgedand shifted his attention to him. He quickly responded, “I-I’m Mo Yi!”
Seeing Mo Yi, sitting like an obedient schoolboy with his hands on his knees, eagerly answering his question, Bai Ren’s eyes flashed with a hint of amusement.
Zhu Ren, on the other hand, felt consumed by jealousy. Looking at Mo Yi, who wore black-framed glasses and dressed plainly, he couldn’t understand why someone like him could attract the attention of such a high-quality man.
Although he had boasted to Mo Yi that Di Zhuang was his new boyfriend, in reality, Zhu Ren was just occasionally involved with Di Zhuang. To Di Zhuang, he probably didn’t even count as a lover.
It was still a chance encounter that led Zhu Ren to notice a pattern peeking out of the document bag Di Zhuang was holding, which happened to match the pattern on Mo Yi’s necklace. Bringing it up caught Di Zhuang’s attention and favor.
Zhu Ren didn’t care what the pattern meant as long as he could benefit from it. But it was clear to him that his relationship with Di Zhuang wouldn’t last long. If there was an opportunity, he would gladly flirt with other high-quality men.
With this in mind, Zhu Ren looked at Bai Ren with a greedy gleam in his eyes. There was no reason why someone like him, who could even fancy someone like Mo Yi, wouldn’t be interested in him.
So, he cleared his throat and intentionally struck up a conversation, saying, “Mr. Bai Ren, hello, I’m Zhu Ren, a friend of Mo Yi’s. I’ve seen your photos in magazines before. It’s amazing how you’ve become the CEO of the multinational corporation BM at such a young age!”
Bai Ren maintained a smile on his face and didn’t respond to Zhu Ren’s words. However, Mo Yi quietly noted down Bai Ren’s identity.
Everything had changed. Mo Yi’s partner now appeared to be just an ordinary person, but his status should be quite high, as evident from Di Zhuang’s attitude towards him.
After ordering their meals and having them served, Mo Yi also secretly observed Bai Ren.
Bai Ren’s movements were graceful, without any flaws. Occasionally, he discussed past collaborations with Di Zhuang, as if this were truly just an ordinary world, and Bai Ren was just an ordinary successful person.
For a moment, Mo Yi felt like he might have just dreamed everything up.
Zhu Ren, on the other hand, attempted to strike up a conversation several times but failed. He could tell that Bai Ren showed no interest in him, so he reluctantly gave up for the time being.
Remembering Di Zhuang’s instructions before coming here today, Zhu Ren took the initiative to remind Mo Yi, “By the way, I mentioned earlier about you starting work at Gray Group tomorrow. Don’t forget. Be sharp and don’t waste my efforts.”
Upon hearing this, Mo Yi furrowed his brow. He hadn’t refused before because he thought that if he agreed, he could be taken to the underground palace by Di Zhuang again, and that way, he could see his partner.
But now, with his lover right in front of him, why would he bother going to some underground palace?
“I’m not going,” Mo Yi said decisively.
“What?” Zhu Ren’s voice became sharp upon hearing this. “What do you mean you’re not going? You agreed before, how can you just say you’re not going now? Mo Yi, what’s wrong with you!”
Di Zhuang, on the other hand, frowned slightly upon hearing this. Although he quickly regained his composure, he was somewhat annoyed by Mo Yi’s change of heart.
But he knew he couldn’t appear too eager, or else the other party might sense something suspicious. So, he simply said to Mo Yi with a meaningful tone, “Mo Yi, this job was specially obtained for you by Zhu Ren. By refusing, you’ll only hurt your friend’s feelings.”
Let him be hurt.
Mo Yi didn’t care about this scheming individual. But before he could say anything, Bai Ren, who was nearby, spoke up with some excitement, “So, little sweetheart, are you looking for a job? How about coming to my company? There are positions there that would suit you perfectly!”
Di Zhuang never expected Bai Ren to interfere as well. What’s going on with this Bai Ren?
Suppressing his anger, Di Zhuang spoke up, “Mr. Bai Ren, your company is full of talents. How could there be a shortage of staff? This time, I’ve been entrusted to take care of Mo Yi personally.”
Di Zhuang’s intention was clear enough, but Bai Ren seemed oblivious, shrugging his shoulders.
“Since little sweetheart just needs a good job, it doesn’t matter where he goes, as long as the outcome is good, right? This matter should still be left for the person involved to decide.”
“I’ll go to Bai Ren’s place!” Mo Yi immediately interjected.
What’s there to choose? There’s no choice here. Not choosing his own partner would mean he’s out of his mind!
Upon hearing this, Bai Ren’s face lit up with satisfaction, and he even clinked his drink with Mo Yi’s.
Watching the two of them exchange smiles, Di Zhuang gritted his teeth and lowered his gaze, concealing his gloomy expression. He could only temporarily relent.
Afterward, Bai Ren took the initiative to chat with Mo Yi quite a bit.
The man seemed very knowledgeable, well-versed in a wide range of topics, and had a humorous way of speaking that made Mo Yi feel very comfortable.
When they finished eating, Bai Ren even offered to drive Mo Yi home.
Mo Yi naturally agreed, eager to spend more time with his partner.
When they arrived at the entrance of the old rundown neighborhood where the original owner’s rented shabby apartment was located, the car stopped.
The man looked around and suddenly exclaimed with delight, “What a coincidence! I also live nearby!”
Mo Yi’s face showed surprise at this revelation. He currently lived in the suburbs, and with his partner’s prestigious status, how could he possibly live nearby?
Then, he saw Bai Ren pointing to a group of buildings not far away and saying, “I live in the nearby neighborhood. We can be considered neighbors. It’s really fate.”
“So we live so close!” Mo Yi exclaimed.
Looking at the high-rise buildings not far away, which were obviously upscale apartments, Mo Yi couldn’t help but wonder if these buildings had always been there.
“Yeah, maybe we’ve even crossed paths before, just didn’t notice. I always feel like we’ve met in the past, even though today is the first time we’ve met face to face,” Bai Ren said with a smile. Mo Yi nodded earnestly and looked at his partner’s face, echoing, “I, I have the same feeling!”
“Really?” The man’s smile deepened upon hearing this.
Afterward, the two exchanged contact information and agreed on a time for Mo Yi to report to the company the next day before Mo Yi got out of the car.
Mo Yi waited until his partner’s car disappeared from view before turning and walking away. Unbeknownst to him, as he entered the hallway, a certain car that had originally driven away slowly returned.
The smile on the man’s face disappeared completely as he sat in the car, expressionless, and lifted his head to silently gaze at the window of Mo Yi’s room. Dark red mist slowly welled up in his black pupils.
Mo Yi, I’ve waited for you for so many years. I’ve finally found you.
This time, I won’t let you escape!
Ehh? What happened? Going back in time?
I was missing the black bellied Bai
😂exactly!
I’m not sure anymore if this is a dream, time reversal or another dimension of some sort.. I guess time will tell lol
Thank you for the update!!~
Bai Ren being a reality bender out here… also, big “uh oh” for Mo Yi, not sure what happened for Bai Ren to be blackened before Mo Yi even entered the world 😭
Hehe love blackened Bai Ren, it is always the funniest
This shoulder spooky, but I feel the dog food.
Thank you