"Twin Aunt, I was wondering if you guys have any alcohol around? Like some delicious wine?"

"Oh? Wait, now that I remember, I heard from my daughters mentioned once before that you really love to drink."

Shao Cheng has once more kicked Ren Yuan underneath the table, however, this time, Ren Yuan seemed to know Shao Cheng's reaction since his leg was able to swiftly dodge his attack.

"..."

Ren Yuan showed a wide grin while giving a casual glance at the young man that remains silent before moving his chair that was a bit closer to get more closer enough that he was able to place an arm around the young man's shoulder.

"Heheh, I really love to drink! However, our Little Cheng here loves it more! After all, he has beaten me once when we did a challenge who will get drunk first! Unfortunately, I passed out that he needed to take care of me."

"Oh my!"

"Wow, son I didn't know you have it in you! Wait for a bit and I'll go steal your father's precious wine right now!"

And so Shao Cheng witnessed as his Mother Chunhua practically rushed out the dining room herself in order to get his Father hidden wine that was definitely been reserved for important day to drink, before turning his gaze at a please Ren Yuan that has pulled his body closer.

"Hahaha, how is that Little Cheng? I really am your precious friend right? I am always carefully thinking of what you wanted first than myself!"

"..."

What are you so proud of? Do you think I'll be happy with you are mentioning how a drunkard their son that is supposed to be indifferent to all things, you know, uncaring about the materialize world just like those supposedly faithful budhist people?

And I'm sure that you just mentioned it because you want to drink it for yourself.

"Why are you staring at me like that? By the way, why have you been silent the entire time? You didn't even speak a single words for a while now! W-Wait, are you ignoring me???"

Yes, I am. In fact, I am done with you today.

So with that, Shao Cheng has just turned his gaze away and began to eat without another word, even when Ren Yuan is practically speaking so close to his ears didn't matter one bit.

"Ahh… Little Cheng being shy again! Aunt Yanmei, don't be fooled by Little Cheng silent, usually, it just because he is either tired, embarrassed, or doesn't know what to say. Just keep speaking since he will be listening to you despite how he looks indifferent from the outside."

Well, if that what makes you happy, sure I'll let you think that way, or was that what you honestly believe the whole time?

"Is that so? I'll definitely remember that."

Mother, please don't believe in him, or rather, please stop hiding your smile that speaks about slightly believing him halfway and at the same time was just amusing him.

Damn, this inner monologue that is going on is also extremely tiring.

"Eat your food."

"Of course! How can I ignored the dishes you have lovingly place into my rice bowl! I will definitely ea- Geh!"

Since Shao Cheng couldn't kick the man out, especially seeing the delighted and lively expression of his Mother Yanmei that was very rare to see, has just focused on giving Ren Yuan the food he dislikes the most in exchange for all the trouble today.

"Yuan, dear, what is wrong?"

"Ah… Aunt Yanmei, Little Cheng really knows me the most too…"

The whole time, Su Yanmei has been the most active person in the dining, along with Su Chunhua, while their children has been behaving nicely after being ordered to do it, after all, the two of them honestly wanted to feel out and observe the person that has caused their son to be interested with.

And yes, Su Yanmei has definitely used the word interested, even though their Little Cheng seemed to only extremely like Ren Yuan, but she can already predict that it will turn out far deeper in the future, let just say that it was all because of a mother instinct to their child.

At least, her son treats Ren Yuan extremely special to the point that he allowed such an active, noisy, and touchy-feely person to stay by his side with such remarkable patience and unusual tolerance.

"I'm sure our Little Cheng really like Yuan so much. Unfortunately, even we didn't get to receive such treatment to our son you know?"

"Really? Now, I feel bad to be the first one to experience this, but I'm sure Little Cheng will pick some food for you too Aunt Yanmei, just wait for a bit, so don't be sad!"

Almost wanting to laugh out loud, Su Yanmei watched as Ren Yuan wrinkle his nose in slight distaste as he picked up the vegetable dishes that were placed upon his rice bowl.

Oh, she can see that her son seemed to have skillfully picked up all the dishes that Yuan dislike to eat the most, however, despite Yuan dislike, the young man has still chosen to obediently eat all the food since it was her son that has picked it up just for him.

And when Su Yanmei has taken a secret glance at her son that has been watching the young man eat his food, surprisingly, she saw the satisfying emotion that has appeared on that usually indifferent expression, especially when those distant sapphire eyes has specifically warmed up after everything is done.

Even the cold atmosphere around her son that has been raising up a bit has also lessened up after watching Ren Yuan become obedient.

Honestly, these two young men's interactions with each other are super adorable.

"I'm back! Here you go! I finally found Yin's hidden wine!"

"Really? I heard General Yin love wine too! I'm sure that what he got is one of the best! Great job Aunt Chunhua! I'm sure Little Cheng will be so happy now!"

"Hahaha, aren't I the best? As long as Little Cheng is happy, we can handle our dear Husband's complaint later on!"

It wasn't convincing though since Shao Cheng couldn't help but eyed her mother somehow wet lip that was tinted red, especially that flush cheeks that already told Shao Cheng that she has also drunk some of Shao Yin hidden wine along the way.

Somehow, Shao Cheng felt sympathy toward his father that was out there busy fulfilling the romantic Emperor order, especially when its wintertime too.

However, Shao Cheng also felt distressed for himself, after all, these two people have used him as the excuse for stealing his father treasured wine.

Anyway, you two sure are great, why does it feel like the two of you have already planned all of this?

"I'm done."

"Eh?"

Shao Cheng has gently lower down the chopstick on his hand in the table while Ren Yuan that was about to reach over the offered wine couldn't help but turned his head around to gaze at him after hearing the sudden statement.

And after standing up, Shao Cheng has taken a glance at the slightly surprised Ren Yuan before without any warning his hand has suddenly moved so fast that everyone in the room that has been gazing at him has only seen a blurry image.

Furthermore, when everyone has blinked their eyes, all of them stared dazedly at first before finally turning their head around to gaze at the figure that was silently standing in front of the dining hall door, along with a familiar wine jar on his hands.

"Brother Yuan since its mine. I'll be taking it now."

"Hey! No fair! Little Cheng you got to share it with me too! Ah, you are being an unfaithful friend right now!"

"Then, let's stop being a friend. I don't want to become unfaithful."

"What? Did you choose the wine over the precious me? How could you do that? Little Cheng, I thought you love me the most! Hey, you get back here!"

Soon, the entire Shao Family in the dining hall dumbfoundedly watched as Shao Cheng made a run without any hesitation while a wide eye Ren Yuan has quickly followed along to give a chase while complaining the whole way.

"... should I use Father wine to coax Third Brother Cheng later on?"

"Then, I can use Father wine too in order to exchange it with Pinky right?"

"Cai do that and let us see how Father spank your naked butt in front of everyone. And Chia, do you want to be sent to Grandfather's place again? You know what happened last time right?

"..."

Shao Chonglin has just shaken his head after seeing the extremely disappointed expression of Shao Cai and Shao Chia, along with their paling face of the consequences of their actions.

Before giving a pointed look at Shao Yao and Shao Yanlin who have those expressions about asking for trouble once more.

"Don't worry Brother Chonglin! We would never dare to steal Father's favorite wines!"

"Yes, how could we touch Father treasured drinks?"

Seeing as Shao Chonglin expression turned gentle, Yao and Yanlin secretly glance at each other with a smile on their faces before nodding their heads.

We will just have to go steal Uncle Enlai wine! I'm sure Sister Xixi will help us!