However, no matter how reluctant all the brothers and sisters were, the one who stayed at the hospital with Lin Zisheng was still Wenren Ling. Several people looked at Wenren Ling’s triumphant appearance and really wanted to slap him. However, this was the big brother’s decision, and even if they were unwilling, they could only bear with it!
“Big brother, are you really not going back with us?” Looking at Wenren Ling’s smug look, Lu Ranran really, really wanted to take her brother back!
“Not now. It’s quieter in the hospital than at home, and it’s better for my injuries. After all, there are too many people at home.” Sometimes, a harmonious family might not be a good thing. If he returned to the Lu family now, he would find that even a harmonious family could be troublesome. At least, the first two days back home would be anything but peaceful.
Moreover…
Seeing Wenren Ling’s pitiful appearance, Lin Zisheng felt that he couldn’t agree to it, no matter what.
Although these brothers and sisters in front of him were very enthusiastic, and he knew they had a good relationship with Lu Feng, treating him sincerely as their relative, in Lin Zisheng’s heart, they still couldn’t compare to Wenren Lan and Wenren Ling’s closeness.
“Big brother, coming back with us won’t really disturb you. Come back with us, okay? We won’t affect your recovery,” the Lu siblings wouldn’t give up no matter what.
They knew their big brother hadn’t been home for a long time. He had been staying in his private clinic for almost half a year since he returned to the country. If it weren’t for Lin Zisheng’s injury making headlines and the Lu family finding out, their big brother would probably have hidden himself so that no one could find him. It’s so infuriating!
“Ranran, I want a little more time to be free. You should know what it means for me to return home now.” The truth about Lu Feng’s departure was unknown to outsiders, many people thought he had run away from home. In fact, he had negotiated with the family before he could study abroad. He had obtained six years of freedom from his grandfather. But now, time was running out, so he cherished every moment and didn’t want to go home early.
“Big brother, I understand. Take care of yourself.” Hearing Lin Zisheng say this, how could they force him to go home now?
“Yeah, take care of grandpa at home. Let him know that I’ll definitely go back when the time comes.” Lin Zisheng smiled. Now that he had Lin Zisheng’s body, he naturally had to accept his life.
After the others left, Wenren Ling’s state visibly relaxed. Just a moment ago, Lin Zisheng seemed like a fluffed-up little beast, ready to bite anyone who came close. But as soon as those threatening people left, he immediately turned gentle and harmless.
“Ah Feng, are those really your blood siblings? They’re so noisy and completely different from you.” Most importantly, they often wasted their time alone together, which was what Wenren Ling disliked the most.
“Not all of them. Some of them are my cousins,” Lin Zisheng answered, feeling a little distressed.
If those people were his siblings, then what was Wenren Ling?
“What’s wrong? You look unhappy. Who made you angry again?” Even though he knew the answer in his heart, looking at Wenren Ling like this, Lin Zisheng couldn’t help but tease him.
“Ah Feng, if those people are your siblings, what am I to you?” Wenren Ling had never seen Lin Zisheng’s family, so in his heart, he felt like he had no relatives. But now suddenly so many brothers and sisters appeared, and Wenren Ling felt his position was threatened!
Hearing Wenren Ling’s words, Lin Zisheng suddenly wanted to laugh. Even though he wasn’t much younger than Wenren Ling, in Lin Zisheng’s eyes, Wenren Ling sometimes seemed like a child. What else could possess such possessiveness other than a child?
“Ah Feng, I’m asking you seriously, don’t laugh!” Despite not knowing what Lin Zisheng was thinking, Wenren Ling felt even more upset by his teasing!
Stretching out his uninjured right hand, Lin Zisheng rubbed his head with force. “You are the little brother I picked up. I won’t abandon you.”
For a child who had never received family care and love, feeling insecure was only natural.
“Ah Feng, I’m not your little brother!” Even though this closeness allowed him to get along well with Lin Zisheng, Wenren Ling had a feeling that this wasn’t what he wanted. He didn’t want to be his little brother.
“What do you want then, big brother?” Lin Zisheng raised an eyebrow, and there was a hint of a smile in his tone. “It’s a pity you were born later, otherwise, being my big brother wouldn’t be impossible.”
Hearing Lin Zisheng’s words, Wenren Ling couldn’t help but pout. Though he didn’t know exactly what he wanted to become to Lin Zisheng, he knew he wanted to be his one and only. He hoped there would be no one else between them, whether they were family or friends.
“I… I don’t know. I just hope that as long as we have each other, that’s enough,” Wenren Ling playfully hugged Lin Zisheng. “Ah Feng, in my world, there’s only you, and in your world, there’s only me, okay?”
Wenren Ling knew this might be a bit cunning, but the thought of someone else being around Lin Zisheng made him feel extremely uncomfortable. If even now, with his siblings, it was like this, what if one day there was a lover by his side? Where would he stand then?
Upon hearing Wenren Ling’s words, Lin Zisheng chuckled lightly. “Ah Ling, someday when you have a lover, you won’t say this anymore. You might even find me a bother.”
“I won’t! I won’t have a lover. I have Ah Feng, and that’s enough!” Wenren Ling said with determination, his eyes filled with firmness. He looked as though Lin Zisheng was his entire world, and this earnestness made Lin Zisheng feel a bit uneasy, causing him to instinctively avoid certain possibilities in his heart.
“Alright, let’s not talk about that. Tell me about Wen Hao’s situation now.” Now Lin Zisheng didn’t dare to let Wenren Ling continue, fearing he might say something he shouldn’t.
As expected, when Lin Zisheng changed the topic, there was a hint of regret in Wenren Ling’s gaze. Ah Feng was avoiding the issue again!
However, Wenren Ling didn’t mind too much. After all, they had a long time ahead of them, and one day he would make sure there was only him by Ah Feng’s side, no matter how distant friends or family were.
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“Wen Hao won’t be a problem. Ah Lan has already sent someone to keep an eye on him. If he does anything fishy, his reputation will plummet even further. In any case, his reputation is already in ruins,” talking about Wen Hao, Wenren Ling felt nothing but disgust, but now he also felt a bit relieved.
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Their mother’s death wasn’t solely Wen Hao’s doing, Wu Yiran played a part in it as well. In the end, their mother died from anger.
“I know, but you’d better discuss this matter with Ah Lan. I’m not good at these things.” After saying this, Wenren Ling started serving Lin Zisheng again, making him both laugh and cry.
This was the legendary beast-like man, but now he seemed like a silly and adorable husky. Dumb and cute.
The next morning, Wenren Lan took over taking care of Lin Zisheng. Seeing him lying in bed with his condition completely stable, Wenren Lan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
During this period, although Lin Zisheng seemed fine, his injuries would inexplicably flare up from time to time. One time, the wound even got infected. He had been extremely careful, so wound infections were almost impossible, but it happened. It scared both of them, and for several days, they kept a close eye on Lin Zisheng, afraid that something might happen to him.
“Don’t worry, the wound has truly scabbed over now.” Seeing the lingering fear on Wenren Lan’s face, Lin Zisheng could tell what he was thinking even without looking.
“Okay, Feng, as long as you’re okay,” Wenren Lan’s face beamed with joy. The person was fully recovered, how could he not be happy? “I already know about yesterday’s matter. If I really need your help, I’ll let you know.”
Of course, Wenren Lan didn’t think he would trouble Lin Zisheng. In his heart, Lin Zisheng held a special place, and how could he let him intervene in trivial matters? That would be sacrilegious!
“By the way, if we really want to deal with Wen Hao, we can use some other methods,” Lin Zisheng suddenly became mysterious and motioned Wenren Lan to come closer.
Then he whispered in his ear, “During this time, we’ve been a bit lax with them. I think they might have already formed a connection with the Wu family. Don’t forget what kind of business the Wu family is involved in. If we tamper with the part related to Wen Hao, we can make him even more miserable.”
Don’t blame Lin Zisheng for being heartless. He hadn’t forgotten this day, so since he felt pain, he wanted those who caused his pain to experience even greater suffering!
After hearing Lin Zisheng’s words, Wenren Lan’s eyes lit up. Indeed, the Wu family was engaged in export trade. If they found something prohibited during customs inspection, not only would Wen Hao and Wu Yiran suffer, but the Wu family would also be in trouble!
“We don’t need to take action personally, just wait until he tries to smuggle some contraband and give a tip to the customs,” saying more would be too contrived. Just letting them know there might be prohibited items inside was enough. What specific items were found would be a “pleasant surprise” for themselves, right?
“You’re right. Wen Hao is the kind of person who would do anything for money. It’s not impossible for him to want to smuggle some contraband for a bit of profit,” Wenren Lan also smiled mysteriously, and his thoughts about the Wu family couldn’t help but be a bit sympathetic. If it weren’t for Wu Yiran getting involved with Wen Hao, the Wu family wouldn’t be in such a sorry state now!
In fact, everything was as Lin Zisheng had imagined. Wen Hao had indeed smuggled some private goods among the Wu family’s cargo.
“Wen Hao, you can’t do this! Do you know what this is? It’s drugs! If the customs find them, the Wu family will be finished!” Wu Yiran couldn’t agree with Wen Hao’s plan to smuggle drugs among the Wu family’s goods. The situation of the Wu family was already perilous, and if they were caught with such contraband, it would spell their doom!
“You’re talking nonsense. Nobody will find out. Don’t you forget that customs just does routine checks without serious inspections,” Wen Hao retorted, looking at Wu Yiran up and down. “I never imagined you were the illegitimate daughter of the Wu family, and that you were so beloved. If I had known, I wouldn’t have bothered dealing with Wenren Lan. With the Wu family’s strength, we could have stood on equal ground with the Wenren family!”
Wen Hao had lost his sanity due to the consecutive setbacks. Now he had no emotions left, only the madness to defeat Wenren Lan. Even his wife was just a tool, as long as she could help him rise again, he would use anyone, regardless of who they were.
“Wen Hao!” Upon hearing his nonchalant words, Wu Yiran screamed, “Do you think the Wu family still has its past influence? If we had that influence, how could we gradually retreat from high society? What you’re doing now is putting the Wu family in harm’s way. I absolutely won’t agree!”
The Wu family had already been nearly drained, and with Wen Hao’s temperament, whatever little remained would disappear.
“Whether you agree or not is irrelevant. I’ve already decided to carry these drugs,” Wen Hao’s eyes were filled with madness. He believed in his business acumen; if had he been given the chance by the Wenren family, their business would have grown twice as large by now.
“Don’t forget, the goods carried by the Wu family might not all be clean. If you push me too far, I can do anything. Don’t force me to resort to desperate measures!”
Seeing Wen Hao’s crazed eyes, Wu Yiran knew that saying anything was useless now. The only hope was that his drug smuggling wouldn’t be discovered. If it was…
Wu Yiran couldn’t bear to imagine the consequences; at that point, the existence of the Wu family would be uncertain.
As the saying goes, what you fear will come to pass. The more Wu Yiran feared that there might be issues with Wen Hao’s goods, the more likely it was to happen, and on that fateful day, the problem arose.
“Wait, don’t load these goods onto the ship. We need to inspect them carefully!” When a few people with drug-sniffing dogs arrived, both Wen Hao and Wu Yiran broke out in cold sweat. What was happening? Wasn’t it said that the Wu family had connections with customs? Why were they being stopped now?
“Is… is there some mistake? We’re legitimate merchants and would never do anything illegal,” Wu Yiran tried hard to keep herself calm. They had to stop these inspections. If they were checked, the drugs Wen Hao carried would be immediately found, and they would be finished. The amount of drugs Wen Hao smuggled was enough to lead them to ruin.
“We’ll soon find out if you’re legitimate merchants or not. Don’t worry; if you have nothing to hide, we won’t falsely accuse anyone,” the person spoke in a gentle tone, but there was a sharpness to his aura. Clearly, he didn’t trust the words of these two, as someone had reported that they were smuggling serious illegal items. How could they still be considered legitimate merchants?
The result was evident; they found a large amount of white powdered substances among Wen Hao’s goods.
“Captain, although we haven’t conducted a lab test yet, the preliminary observation indicates it’s a high concentration of drugs. This stuff isn’t easy to handle, and I wonder where this guy got it from,” a few people looked at Wen Hao as if he were a dead man. He had actually attempted drug smuggling; it seemed that the leniency shown by the Wu family had made these people audacious!
“It’s not true! This has nothing to do with me. I didn’t know anything about it. These are the Wu family’s goods, not mine!” Wen Hao shouted loudly. At this moment, they were truly like birds of the same forest, facing a catastrophe, but each flying away for itself.
But now, Wen Hao’s problem wasn’t just a matter of each going their separate ways; he was using the entire Wu family as stepping stones beneath his feet.
“I confess…” Looking at Wen Hao like this, Wu Yiran finally understood why Wenren Lan had always been against their divorce. He didn’t want to directly destroy the Wu family; instead, he preferred to watch the Wu family gradually disappear under Wen Hao’s control. They didn’t even have a chance to save themselves!
“Shut up! Don’t talk nonsense!” Upon hearing Wu Yiran’s words, Wen Hao instantly realized that she was planning to betray him. No, he couldn’t allow that. He still had revenge to seek from Wenren Lan; how could he let trouble happen here!
But after glancing at him, Wu Yiran coldly sneered. Was this person really the one she had once yearned for, the one she was willing to become a clandestine lover for and stay by his side despite all odds? Was this truly the Wen Hao she knew?
Seeing her estranged husband, Wu Yiran revealed everything she knew. Now, the only thing she could do was to clear the Wu family’s name, even if it meant that Wen Hao would end up dead in prison. She couldn’t let anything happen to the Wu family!
“It’s not true! It’s not true! She’s lying! It’s all her, all the Wu family!” Wen Hao shouted, but at this point, nobody paid any attention to his words. Anyone with a brain could detect numerous loopholes in his so-called testimony…
“Wenren’s former son-in-law involved in scandal again, smuggling drugs during foreign trade.” Lin Zisheng looked at the newspaper with interest. “I never thought Wen Hao would go this far. Carrying drugs himself, is he truly looking for death?”
Though Lin Zisheng had considered that Wen Hao might smuggle some contraband, he hadn’t expected it to escalate to this point. Although he hadn’t read the content carefully, he had clearly seen the words “large amount of drugs” and the photos. Now, there was no way Wen Hao could safely escape.
“Wen Hao had this plan from the beginning. My grandfather warned that if he dared to use Wenren’s industry for drug trafficking, he would be disowned immediately.”
This incident made Wenren’s grandfather understand that Wen Hao was not a good decision-maker. Even if he were given control of Wenren’s industry, he might make it flourish for a time, but the ultimate result would be a lingering stench.
“I really don’t know if he’s clever or foolish,” Lin Zisheng shrugged. When faced with someone who couldn’t be clearly categorized as either extremely clever or foolish, he didn’t know how to evaluate them.
“Whether he’s clever or foolish, it’s none of our concern. Feng, now Wen Hao has reached a point where there’s no way out. Thank you,” Wenren Lan replied, grateful for Lin Zisheng’s timely reminder.
With this method, they solved the last two enemies without dirtying their own hands. For Wenren Lan, it was a reason to rejoice.
“Although Wen Hao is now in prison, I’m still a bit worried.” The actions they took had forced him into a corner. At this point, if Wen Hao couldn’t handle the pressure, he might have already gone mad. However, if he remained sane, he might seek a way to retaliate against them.
“Feng, don’t worry. I’ll be careful. Now, Wen Hao’s situation is almost resolved.” Wenren Lan tenderly looked at Wen Hao, a playful tone in his voice as he asked, “Do you want to go out today? You’ve been in the hospital for a long time. If you want to go out, we can take a stroll today.”
After going through a series of checks, it was confirmed that Lin Zisheng’s body had no issues. Not to mention going out for a stroll, even engaging in vigorous exercise wouldn’t cause his wounds to reopen.
“Of course! I’ve been almost rotting away in the hospital!” In truth, it wasn’t that Lin Zisheng didn’t want to go out, but Wenren Lan was with him as his constant bedside companion. If Lin Zisheng ever did something that made Wenren Lan worried, he would use a pitiful expression to make him stop, resulting in Lin Zisheng being bedridden all day.
“Alright, today we’ll go to Fengming Mountain.” This was a place Wenren Lan had wanted to take Lin Zisheng to a long time ago, but they never had the chance. Now, finally, he could bring him there, and Wenren Lan felt completely fulfilled!
“Fengming Mountain?” Upon hearing the name, Lin Zisheng paused for a moment and recalled the information about the mountain.
Fengming Mountain was known for its vast maple trees. In autumn, the entire mountain would turn into a sea of fiery red, creating a breathtaking and unforgettable sight.
And now, Wenren Lan wanted to take him there just because his name had the character “feng” (maple) in it?
Lin Zisheng’s guess was entirely correct.
In fact, Wenren Lan had visited Fengming Mountain before. At that time, the maple leaves had begun to turn red, and the mountains were covered in vibrant red hues, creating a mesmerizing scene. At that moment, he couldn’t help but think of Lin Zisheng, recalling his smile and the crimson shade on his fair skin. Embarrassingly, he felt aroused.
It was at that moment that Wenren Lan realized the nature of his feelings towards Lin Zisheng.
It wasn’t mere friendship or brotherhood; it was desire. He hoped to see Lin Zisheng’s face flush with desire because of him, to hear him call out his name when overwhelmed with emotions.
He knew these feelings were wrong. He never considered himself gay. No, maybe he still wasn’t gay. He had fallen for someone who brought warmth into his life, and that someone happened to be Lin Zisheng.
He didn’t love men or women; he loved that one person who had always been by his side. No, maybe he didn’t love Feng, but rather the unique soul within that body. Even if the body changed, as long as the soul remained the same, he would be irresistibly drawn to them!
“Yeah, Fengming Mountain. The maple leaves there are now a fiery red. It’s beautiful. Do you want to go and see?” Wenren Lan spoke about the scenery, hoping it would move Lin Zisheng. After all, anyone would appreciate such breathtaking views.
“Sure, I don’t have anything else to do now, and going out together sounds good. It’s been a while since I last went out.” Lin Zisheng smiled and nodded, accepting the invitation. To him, sightseeing was no different from vacationing, any beautiful scenery was worth seeing.
“Don’t worry, Feng, you’ll definitely like it there.” He will take Lin Zicheng to Fengming Mountain, and even Ah Ling couldn’t share this memory.
Although Wenren Lan wasn’t sure about Ah Ling’s feelings towards Feng, he couldn’t take the risk. Perhaps Ah Ling’s current feelings for Feng were merely dependence, but if it ever turned into something like what he felt, could he accept it?
Even if that person was himself, he couldn’t bear to share the one he loved!
When they arrived at Fengming Mountain, Lin Zisheng was awed. It was truly a sight to behold, the entire mountainside was covered in fiery red hues, as if the whole mountain was burning. It was a vibrant color he had never seen before. While he had seen maple trees before, seeing them in such vast numbers was a first.
“Feng, do you like it?” Wenren Lan could feel that Feng’s feelings towards them were not romantic but more like familial love. While he cherished this bond, it wasn’t enough for him. Therefore, he wanted to create countless surprises for Feng until the day he found himself unable to leave. That would be the time to ensnare him!
Wenren Lan gently wove a large net, capturing Lin Zisheng within it. When he realized the true extent of his “scheme,” it might already be too late for him to escape!
“I love it. It’s rare to see such a beautiful sight.” Lin Zisheng smiled and then turned to Wenren Lan, asking, “How about it? Are you interested in going up with me?” He thought it would be nice to walk on a carpet of red leaves; the feeling should be wonderful!
“It’s better to obey than to be respectful.” After saying this, Wenren Ling followed closely behind Lin Zisheng, his eyes filled with an infatuated expression. Feng was becoming more and more outstanding, and he was genuinely afraid that one day he might not see this person in front of him again. He feared that he might lose control and kill everyone!
Meanwhile, Lin Zisheng was completely unaware of what Wenren Lan was thinking and engaged in an internal dialogue with 001. “How’s the female lead doing now? After being scolded by Wenren Lan, I suppose she wouldn’t dare to appear in front of me anymore?”
Though Lin Zisheng hadn’t given up on his mission yet, he didn’t want to see Bai Qing at all now.
[The female lead is currently staying at the host’s clinic, explaining why she hasn’t been around lately on behalf of the host.] 001 checked the situation and felt uneasy. The female lead was indeed persistent; she had been working at the clinic for such a long time?
“What?” This news surprised Lin Zisheng. “Isn’t she supposed to close down the clinic?!” He was at a loss for words. Was the female lead’s brain really not functioning properly?
[Host, the female lead’s favorability towards you has reached its critical point. If you do something now, she will fall in love with you, and then your mission can be successfully completed.] 001 sounded excited. The last time when the host was injured, it wasn’t completely in vain. The female lead’s feelings were about to turn into love.
“Can you stop telling me these things right now? I really don’t want to see Bai Qing!” Bai Qing was like a disaster to Lin Zisheng.
Although the white lotus in this world wasn’t as repulsive as in the previous two worlds, Lin Zisheng still disliked her selfish and self-serving nature.
[Well, host, you can decide about the mission yourself, but points are crucial. After upgrading to E-rank, this is your first mission. The system chose the easiest world for you this time. The difficulty will increase in subsequent missions, and you might encounter an apocalypse or a martial arts world.]
Though those worlds didn’t pose too much difficulty, they still carried a certain level of danger for an ordinary person.
“I understand. I’ll find time to exchange for some items.” As Lin Zisheng and 001 were having their internal conversation, Wenren Lan’s phone suddenly rang, causing him to furrow his brows. It annoyed him when someone interrupted during a date, no matter who it was!
However, looking at the displayed number on his phone, Wenren Lan couldn’t ignore it because the person on the other end was the one he sent to keep an eye on Wen Hao. “Hello, what happened?”
As soon as Wenren Lan’s voice came through, the person on the other end seemed to have opened a floodgate and started talking non-stop. Wenren Lan’s expression grew even darker as he listened.
After a while, Wenren Lan hung up the phone, his face showing an ominous and foreboding look. Something had happened, and Lin Zisheng couldn’t help but be on guard since Wenren Lan was usually very composed.
“Just now, I received news that Wen Hao managed to feign insanity and escape from the prison. He even injured several people in the process,” Wenren Lan said with an even darker expression. After a pause, he continued, “My informant says that Wen Hao’s main goal now is revenge, and you might be his primary target.”
Wenren Lan wasn’t afraid of Wen Hao causing trouble for him, but if he targeted Lin Zisheng, that would be unforgivable!
Originally, Wenren Lan didn’t want to let Wen Hao die so quickly. He also didn’t want to be the one to kill him, as committing patricide had a bad reputation, and he didn’t want Lin Zisheng to see him as a ruthless person.
However, compared to Lin Zisheng getting hurt, dealing with one person discreetly seemed insignificant.
In reality, every prominent family had its dark side, and the more powerful the family, the more entangled they were with those shady affairs. To make a family grow, they might not treat human life lightly, but they had to resort to certain means to eliminate any dissenting voices when necessary.
Now, in dealing with Wen Hao, Wenren Lan intended to use that power to make him completely disappear from this world!
“He actually managed to escape. Who is helping him? After our association with the prison, Wen Hao can still get out. He does have some skills, but…” Lin Zisheng gave a cold snort, “I’m curious to see who’s protecting him and what kind of influence that person has.”
“Feng, are you suggesting we bait the fish with a long line?” Wenren Lan was momentarily surprised by Lin Zisheng’s words, but he quickly understood why Lin Zisheng would say that.
Since someone was helping Wen Hao, it was clear that they could never become friends with that person. If they didn’t want to be wary and submissive, they had to expose that person!
“Exactly. We don’t have time to play hide and seek right now. The only bait we have is in our hands, and we must make that person pay!” He didn’t like to stir up trouble, but if it found its way to them, he wouldn’t back down!
I think the female lead starts to move 🤔, thank you for the update 🩷🩷🩷
Oh baiting the enemy! Smart!