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Xiao Zhan's POV ❣️❣️❣️

Zhan, can you explain why Yibo called you his husband in the cafeteria during lunch today? With his stoic voice, my dad asked,

Dad, Yibo helped me out of a situation. One girl has been crushing on me for two years now, harassing me everywhere. Yibo just helped me chase her away, and honestly, I loved it. Zhan smiled.

I hope it's just that, because Ziyi has been crying since she heard Yibo say you're his husband. My dad said.

"What has Ziyi's cry got to do with Zhan?" my mom asked, raising her eyebrows.

Well, I have been waiting for a perfect time to tell you, but I think this is it. I made a bad deal and now the company is bankrupt. It's not known to the public yet, just within the company. Mr. Bin gave me a contract. In the agreement, Zhan has to marry his daughter. My dad said sadly.

W-what? Both my mum and I asked in shock. That can't be right, my mom said.

I was speechless. I just cried and walked out of the house.

"Why did you accept the contract without asking him first?." Mrs. Xiao asked angrily.

I have not signed it yet. Mr. Xiao said.

Good, return it and I'll talk with Nana tomorrow, Mrs. Xiao said.

Zhan walked to Yibo's house but didn't enter the mansion. He just stood there and cried his eyes out. " He remembered how passionate the kiss they shared was. Yibo kissed him with so much affection " and that made him cry more.

"I just realised I love Yibo as much as he loves me ," Zhan thought.

"I wiped my tears and knocked on their gate, walked in and went straight to Yibo's room. " I opened his door gently and entered. "He was curled up in bed playing a game on his phone" he raises his head when he sees me,

Zhan ge '' he smiled.

Hi, fluffy, can I sleep here tonight? I whispered.

"He gestures for me to come with his hand and pulls the blanket down for me to lie behind him. " I crawled in and I cuddled him so tight,

Are you okay ge? He asks, sounding concerned.

Yes. fluffy, I have never been better, I took a long sniff on his neck "you smell like sandalwood, it's really intoxicating "

I love you so much, Yibo. My thought was cut short when I heard his voice.

Did you speak with your dad? He asked. I could sense the fear in his voice.

Yes, I did, it's nothing serious. We will talk about it in the morning, okay? I said with a reassuring smile. Okay, Zhan ge, and he snuggled more into me.

You're so warm he whispered

I tightened my grip on him and we slept off. I woke up around 6 am, kissed Yibo's forehead, and left.

Got home and saw my mum sleeping on the couch. She must have slept there while waiting for me. Once I entered the house, sadness crawled back in and I just walked to my room and locked the door.

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When Yibo woke up, he didn't see Zhan. He felt disappointed, but also understood why he had to leave so early. Nana must not see him. He blushed and giggled boyishly, got ready, and left for school.

He waited in front of Zhan's class for almost an hour, and his number wasn't reachable when he called him. What are you doing here? Zuocheng asked when he saw Yibo standing in front of Zhan's class.

Zoucheng ge, I'm waiting for Zhan ge, He pouted.

Oh, I saw him this morning. He is not coming to school. He said something about going somewhere with his dad. Cheng replies.

Hmmm, okay thanks. Yibo whispers as he walks back to his class, confused. He didn't pay attention to all his classes. What could Zhan ge help his dad with? Why didn't he text to tell me? Hmmm. Could Ziyi be right? He shrugged at the thought before Luo Gingyang asked if he was okay.

Yeah, Luo, thank you. Yibo said.

After school, he didn't wait for anyone. He went straight to Zhan's house. Mrs. Xiao answered the door, oh Yibo, you're here. She welcomed him with a smile.

Good afternoon Mrs. Xiao, is Zhan ge around? He asked, standing at the door.

No dear, he went to see Mr. Bin. Mrs Xiao replied.

With his dad? He asks curiously.

No, his dad is sleeping inside, she answers.

Okay, Mrs Xiao I'll come see him later ... Yibo ran out of the house holding his tears ...I shouldn't overthink, maybe he went there to clear a misunderstanding. I trust Zhan ge ....... He thought.

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A few hours later, Yibo got a text from Zhan, "Hey fluffy I just got home, sorry I didn't tell you I was going out with my dad, I don't feel too good, I will see you tomorrow "

Yibo stood up and ran out of his room to the sitting room. Where do you think you are going? Nana asked.

To see Zhan ge, he is not feeling too well. I'll be home soon, please Nana. She just nodded her head. He didn't stop running until he got to Xiao Zhan's house. He was about to walk in when he heard them talking. "I saw Mr. Bin, and he said we can get engaged soon but marriage will have to wait until Ziyi is done with school, which is in 2yrs." she will be 22 and I will be 23 then. Hopefully, it works out with the company before then, but if not, I'll proceed with the marriage. Zhan said sadly.

After a while, Yibo just walks back home without seeing Zhan. Nana saw him walk in absent-minded. He didn't even hear her talk, and he flinched when she touched him.

Nana, he just slipped into her hands and cried nonstop. She didn't ask him what happened, she just rubbed his back. After a while, Yibo broke the silence. Can you talk to Mrs. Xiao tomorrow? Please Nana, Yibo pleaded, while tears rolled down his cheeks.

Talk about what, Yibo, Nana asks, looking confused.

Just talk to her, please, he whined.

I will. Nana said, as she walked him to his room, sleep now we will talk tomorrow.

The next morning, it was 9 am already, Yibo turned and tossed in bed. When he heard a knock on the door, I don't feel too good, Nana; he murmured.

Good morning fluffy, when he heard the voice he quickly rushed out of bed and opened the door. Zhan ge, what are you doing here? Yibo asked, from now till I graduate, I'll take you to school and bring you back. Zhan grinned.

Yibo got confused. What about the conversation you had with your parents' last night? It can't be my imagination, right? His thought was cut short when Nana yelled at him to go get ready for School.

They drove to school without saying anything to each other before Yibo spoke. " Did you ask your dad about what Ziyi said in school? Zhan, who wasn't expecting the question, gulped hard. Hmm yeah that, hrrrm, we will talk about it after school. Zhan said nervously.

Why're you avoiding eye contact? Why did you lie when you went out with your dad? Yibo's thought was cut short again. We are in school, Yibo. Zhan smiled at him.

He walks Yibo to his class, holding his hand. Yibo is confused about everything, but decided not to say anything. They stood in front of his class. I'll wait for you here during lunch, okay, Zhan said.

Okay, Yibo smiled and walks into his class.

Yibo was outside his class waiting for Zhan ge when he saw Yu Bin. Oh, let's walk to the cafeteria together, Yu Bin said,

No, I am waiting for Zhan ge, Yibo replied.

Zhan went with Ziyi and the boy's Yu Bin looked a bit confused.

Yibo is about to walk back into his class when he heard hey fluffy, sorry I kept you waiting,

Yibo just smiled and walked with Zhan.

Oh, I thought you went with Ziyi Yu Bin asked

She walked with the boys. Zhan replied, not looking at him.

When they got to the cafeteria, Yibo sat close and sat near Zhan. Wait here, let me get food for you zhan said. While Yibo just smiled.

Zhan came back with 2 trays and dropped one in front of Yibo and one for him. Cheng got one for Ziyi and himself, and the boys for themselves.

I'll take it you have not told Yibo you went to see my dad yesterday and what you discussed, Ziyi said while eating.

Yibo's mood changed immediately. There's nothing to talk about. My dad has not signed the contract yet. Zhan replied.

Hmmm, I see Ziyi said and left in annoyance. Ziyi called her dad " if I can't have zhan no one else can have him"

Mr Bin called Zhan and everything changed.