ch.4

"With your skills, just beat them till they agree to follow you."

"How ruthless, love."

"Not at all, baby."

The two enjoyed their lives as they gave their seat to the trusted aid. The happenings of the world did not reach them as they loved each other dearly. Lucian died at an old age and Jaime swore to follow after him.

Just like the last few worlds, Wei continued to complete worlds in hope of achieving his main goal. He learned multiple skills and lived a fulfilling world with his lover.

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"Do it, it's finally time."

LingWei opened his eyes to see that he had really returned.

"It's been awhile since I looked back at myself."

Wei looked into the mirror as his 20yr old self looked back at him.

"Let's see...my wedding is tomorrow...this time I'll stay and take care of my child."

The wedding was successful. Wei and his wife lived with Wei's parents for 3 years and then moved out when Wei's company grew big overnight and became a corporation. In the public eyes, the business seemed normal but in the background. The corporation had a lot of power in the underground city. In that year, when LingWei was 23 years old. He traced the Ru Family's car.

When he arrived, it was too late. It was late at night and no other vehicles were around other than the crashed car and the assassin's car. The assassin was already dead when he checked. The two Ru couples took a full head on crash and also lost their lives. Wei checked the back seat. LinRu was still breathing and was unconscious. As well as the 12yr old GaoRu. He took them out of the car and gave them simple first aid as he waited for the ambulance to come. He was asked to come to the hospital with them and he easily agreed.

It pained him to look at his young lover all battered up. And also Lin Ru, who will be traumatized and break down from the loss of his parents. Gao Ru woke up that night to see a hospital room. He turned his head to the windows and saw a stranger on the couch. Gao Ru felt exhausted as his body was hurt and his mind was spinning. He was a smart and mature child so he knew what had happened to his parents. He fell asleep again while lost in his thoughts.

"Take care...my love…," Gao Ru heard a few words in his sleep.

Filled with warmth and love, his eyes opened to search for the person of the voice but there was no one around.

'Was it the person from last night, who is he?'

During GaoRu's stay at the hospital Wei never visited, he knew the situation from his subordinate's reports. Gao had tried to ask the nurses and doctors about Wei but none of them seem to know who he was. They thought it was someone that found the sight of the accident and called the ambulance. 14 years passed as Wei lived peacefully with his wife. Many times throughout, they had an argument. Wei's wife finally accepted that Wei did not love her. Although, he helped and was there for her. He never touched her after they had Ling Jia.

She felt like she was just Wei's responsibility. But she wanted something more than just a person that lives and sleeps in the same bed as her. She wanted a lover not a roommate. She finally took the step to talk with Wei.

"Wei...I want a divorse."

"...we should talk with Ling Jia about this."

"I knew it. You don't love me. When did you fall out of love with me?"

"When I started changing…"

"I see...so since our wedding night. I noticed you weren't emotionally involved and your personality was the same but also different from the Wei I know."

"I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault, I also fell out of love. When I slowly realised the truth, my love for you also went with it."

"Let's go talk about our divorse with Jia."

Wei and his wife sat down that night as they spoke with their 17yr old child.

"I'm sorry, Jia. Daddy and I don't love each other anymore. Who do you want to go with?"

"Honestly, I kind of felt it. It's okay, you two tried your best and raised me with everything you got."

"You can visit both of us anytime you want. We will always welcome you."

Ling Jia decided to be with his mother and the next morning they said goodbye to LingWei as he decided to move out. Ling Wei had predicted this outcome and was fine with it. He left on friendly terms with his ex-wife and son. Wei moved into his second home that he had prepared long before. To be specific, the same night he saved the Ru siblings.

"It should be soon, the day of the accident and Lin Ru's death. It's time to get serious with my corporation."

Wei changed into a business suit and styled his hair. For 17yrs, he ate a sucker to stop his smoking habit. Now that he wasn't a dad, but an independent CEO, he took out a cigar and smoked it for the first time in forever.

Going to his office on the top floor, he completed his work excellently. This routine continued until it was d-day. He changed into casual clothes and walked to the location. He found LinRu and pretended to be a pedestrian standing next to him. He bent over and whispered into his ear.

"I know your secret, even your older brother doesn't know."

LinRu turned to look at LingWei. His eyes widened and his face paled. Wei signaled him to follow and after thinking a bit, he decided to follow. Wei entered the cafe and went up to the third floor where it had more privacy.

"Why should I believe you?"

LinRu questioned in his soft voice. LinRu was an extremely introverted man after his parent's accident. But he had a passion to be an idol since his parents supported him even as a baby. Wei raised his wrist and looked at his watch.

"It's about time. Soon, the street over there, where we just were is going to be a bloodbath. I have had visions since a child and I saw one about us. On this day."

LinRu frowned as he turned his head and looked down at the busy street. In less than a second, the whole street was in chaos. The citizens were all injured and others jumped in to help. Many called the ambulance. Fortunately, there were no deaths so far.

"You see. In my vision, we died from being directly hit by the semi truck."

"W-who are you?"

"I'm a normal person with a small ability to see visions, even though they're in bits and pieces. My name is Ling Wei, nice to meet you LinRu."

"You know my name?"

"Of course, I was the one that found that accident 15 years ago. That's when the visions with you in it started."

LinRu took deep breaths as he calmed down and processed everything.

"Were...my parents…"

"I know what you're asking. By the time I arrived at the scene, they had already passed away."

"...I see. Thank you for saving me again. I owe you two favors."

"That part of you is extremely similar to someone I know."

LinRu was amazed at the warmth coming from Wei as he remembered the past. His expression returned to its usual mysteriousness as he continued the conversation.

"So now that you believe me, tell me about your thoughts on your parent's secret."

"I don't know much, just that father gave me a key and location."

"It's the key to the hidden safe in the main family home. Where your grandparents are living. That's where your brother is since he took over the family business. He wanted you to have a normal life and fulfill your dream as an idol. Other than business, he would come hang with you but you always pushed him away didn't you?"

"I didn't know that…"

"It'll be good for you two to start talking it out with each other."

"Okay. W-will you come with me? I want to talk to him this weekend."

"Hmm, I'll have to check my schedule. I'll contact you if I am able to be there."

Wei placed his business card on the table. He got up and left. It was time to woo his man. Gao Ru's attendant came into his office to tell him that there was a huge accident where LinRu was last seen. Gao Ru frowned as he got his phone and dialed his little brother.

"Hello? Brother?"

"LinRu, I heard there was an accident. Are you okay?"

"Ah...yes, I'm safe. Just a bit frightened."

"Okay, I'm glad you're safe."

"Brother, can we meet this weekend? I have something to talk to you about."

"Of course, I'll free my schedule for you."

"Thank you, well, see you then."

LinRu hung up and GaoRu was curious to what his younger brother would talk about. Usually, LinRu would tell him to go away or to stop bothering him. It was a good thing for a change. Gao Ru decided to take a break for the evening. He finished up and left the office.

"Hey GaoRu, it's new for you to come hang on this floor."

"I felt like winning a game before I went home for the night."

"Hmm, sounds like a challenge to me. Watch me beat you this time."

"You haven't won against me so far."

In the end, GaoRu won the bet and game. He put away his stick and went to the bar to sip his drink. When he picked up his glass, he paused as he noticed someone a few seats away. Wei noticed someone's eyes and turned towards their direction. Shockingly, it was GaoRu. Just as he was here to get information on his lover's whereabouts, he shows up.

GaoRu looked at LingWei. Wei had his hair down and had a lollipop in his mouth. He was wearing a large comfy cardigan and a trench coat over his shoulders. Gao Ru wondered why a guy like Wei was in this part of the building. Most of them here were underground leaders and aids. Gao felt like Wei looked familiar. Then he remembered that he was the man from that night. GaoRu was shocked to see that Wei hadn't aged that much over the 17yrs. Still looking like he was in his early twenties.

"You seem to be staring at me for awhile now, can I help you with anything?"

"You...how old are you?"

"I might not look it but I'm 37yrs old."

"?! Do you remember rescuing two boys in a car accident 17 years ago?"

"Umm, oh! You look like that kid! Wow, you've grown well."

"Yes, I owe you my life. Are you available tonight?"

"I'm sure I have nothing going on tonight."

"Will you have dinner with me?"

"Sure! Hmm, why don't you come to my place. I haven't cooked for someone else in a long time."

"I would love to."

Gao followed Wei into his car and went to Wei's house.

"Help yourself and relax while I make dinner for us."

"Okay, thank you."

GaoRu looked around and saw portraits on the wall. A family of Wei and another woman. They had a child. GaoRu felt bitter for some reason. He then went to the kitchen and watched Wei hum as he cooked. He felt like he had experienced this before. Watching Wei cook and his humming… Wei placed the dishes on the island and placed the dirty pans into the sink.

"Let's dig in."

"Thank you."

Gao Ru took his time eating as Wei's cooking was extremely delicious. Wei had finished first and was enjoying a glass of wine. Gao Ru also did the same.