"...I'll meet Brother Yuan. Brother Chonglin, if you could please lead him here."

Shao Chonglin that has been waiting outside couldn't help but released a deep breath after finally hearing his younger brother's voice after these past few days of staying inside his place, especially when their interactions so far was only the written letter given by the little wolf cub every time he visited the place.

"Alright, just… come out soon ok? Younger Brother, we miss you."

"... I will…"

When the sound of Shao Chonglin footsteps disappeared, Shao Cheng with a complicated expression on his face has slowly sat up from the bed causing the sleeping Chen Yu to glide down into his lap while the fluffy white rabbits unconsciously cuddle with each other.

"... don't overlook… the family that loves you…"

Shao Cheng couldn't help but murmur those words out in order to remind himself once more about the fact that he has a loving family that utterly cares and worried about his well-being all the entire time.

It's completely different from the previous life concern and attention that Huang Ya and Chang Pei has shown when he was dealing with all the trouble that they needed to face.

Letting out a deep sigh as his complicated but warm new life, Shao Cheng has raised his hand to gently massage his forehead, although, he has already slept for many hours, the pale unhealthy color on his face still remain.

Shao Cheng could have refused to meet Ren Yuan today because of his weak appearance, however, he already disregard the man's concern last night, there is no way that he could remain cold and indifference after learning that Ren Yuan has come to visit him today.

And with that, Shao Cheng has gotten off to do a quick clean up while letting Chen Yu go to entertain Ren Yuan in his meeting hall while waiting for him to appear, although, the original Shao Cheng l has never used the place after his indifference attitude it was still kept clean and tidy the whole time.

Soon, Ren Yuan that has been guided to a visitor hall by Shao Chonglin has just remained sitting with a bored look on his face after he was left all alone without even a cup of hot tea being offered to him, although he has taken note about the simple decoration around the entire room.

Only for Ren Yuan to quickly jolt up while showing a wide smile on his face when a healthy-looking Chen Yu quickly dashed into his arms after running in the room.

"Aooo~"

Mama, Chen Yu misses you! Please feed me~

"Ohhh Little Chen Yu! Did you miss me? I miss you too! How have you been? Wait, you got thin! Oh poor you, wait for a bit and I'll feed you delicious food later on!"

Gently patting the soft Chen Yu on his arms, Ren Yuan narrowed his eyes when a group of white rabbits has soon arrived and somehow he got the feeling that those annoying fluffy white rabbit was giving him the stink eyes.

"Hmph! I got your Husband in my hands! There is no way I'm quickly returning him home after the stupid stunt he did the last night."

Although, Ren Yuan couldn't help but began to doubt if those white rabbits understand his words since they seemed to stare on Little Chen Yu in his arms.

Well, Little Cheng has told him before that there are special animals that have human intelligence which as also quite rare and it might be understandable if these white rabbits couldn't understand his words since it seemed that Pinky is the only one they met so far that can understand them.

Speaking of Little Cheng, Ren Yuan has turned his head around after hearing the calm and steady footsteps getting closer, soon, Ren Yuan saw a young man dress in simple white robe along with loose long black hair that gracefully moves every time he walked.

The young man was also carrying a tray on his hands that contain a cup of tea along with simple snacks upon it, showing the reason why Shao Chonglin didn't leave him anything to eat or drink despite being a visitor.

However, what causes Ren Yuan to remain silent the entire time while watching the young man get closer was the certain laziness that he could perceive with his movement along with the hint of tiredness the young man tried to hide upon his eerily pale white face.

"Brother Yuan, it been a while."

Ren Yuan instantly wanted to open his mouth while a flash of concern appeared on his peach blossom grey eyes when he saw the unhealthy face and lethargic movement of the young man, only to quickly swallowed the words he wanted to ask when a sluggish sapphire pupil gaze upon him.

"...Um, it has been a while, Little Cheng."

Soon, silence descends between the two of them after an awkward greeting causing Shao Cheng to wryly smile inwardly before quietly placing the tray in the table and begin to silently serve Ren Yuan the snacks and hot tea he has prepared.

Although there are servants to be performed their job, Shao Cheng and the original honestly prefer to do all the work if they have to.

And when the atmosphere began to contain a certain heaviness upon it, Shao Cheng has finally sat on the chair at the opposite of where Ren Yuan is sitting before bravely meeting the silent peach blossom grey eyes that have once more become unfathomable.

After a few moments of staring in silence with each other while Chen Yu and the white rabbits unusually remain quiet Ren Yuan has finally let out a deep sigh while massaging his forehead with an annoyed and irritated expression on his face.

"I'll straightly ask this now, Little Cheng, you don't want me anymore?"

"... What?"

Shao Cheng was waiting to be questioned, knowing full well the man's personality of never giving up while having the annoying persistent attitude, couldn't help but slightly show a confused emotion on his sleepy eyes.

And Ren Yuan who was able to finally let out his emotions has stood up in his chair and quickly appearing in front of the young man before placing his hands over the armchairs, completely having the appearance of wanting to keep the young man from running away.

"I mean, why have you been embracing a young man last night? Didn't you dislike touching people you don't like? Are you replacing me as your special first friend now?"

"That is what you are worried about?"

Shao Cheng has once more showed his emotion openly and couldn't help but shoot disbelief look to a serious and solemn Ren Yuan that was gazing down at him with such a grave expression.

"Of course it was not the only one I have problem with, however, I won't ask about the dangerous actions you have been definitely doing in secret in the past few days, I already figure out that you can be troublesome and always getting in trouble whenever I am not looking so there is no question about it."

Ren Yuan showed a wry smile before raising his left hand to gently pinch and play with the young man cheeks that have obediently allowed his actions, which has quickly lessen the irritation in his heart that has appeared since last night.

Although he figures out that the young man is just being docile because of what happened between them before.

"Silly Little Cheng… I might be bothersome but I still know that there are just some secrets that need to be kept hidden. Although, I am extremely curious and saddened that you can't tell me about it, but if you truly wanted to keep it a secret then I'll accept it. But you can tell me if you are ready alright?"

Shao Cheng's sapphire eyes become deep while a ripple appeared within it after hearing Ren Yuan honest and straightforward words causing his mouth to finally spoke the reason why he runs away last night.

What can Shao Cheng do but explain after hearing such statements? This person is always able to change his mind and usually make him do unusual actions.

"... I can handle it…"

"Of course you can. I already know how amazing and outstanding Little Cheng is, but hey, it would have been wonderful if I could help you alright? But since you wanted to do all the work then I'll respect your decision. Just remember that Brother Yuan is here if you ever needed help. Don't be shy and come to me alright?"

Shao Cheng blinks his eyes when felt Ren Yuan's warm hand patting his head in a gentle manner for a few seconds before it quickly turned fast causing his hair to become messy, which he doesn't really mind since it felt rather comfortable.

"So, can you answer my question from before now? I have been worried about that since last night!"

"No one can replace you."

After everything that has happened between us, previous life and new life, how could there be an existence that is able to replace you? Ren Yuan, as long as I got my memories of our lives, you are always going to be special to me.

"Hahaha, alright, I'm happy now. How about I cook you some food? It seemed that you have a tiring and exhausting days when you sneak out. I'll show you that my rabbit dish has improved since the last time I cook."

"..."

The whole time, have you been eyeing my fluffy white rabbits?

"Aooo~"

Mama, horrible… Chen Yu doesn't want to eat my friends…

"Brother Yu Yu, please go home now."

"... so not cute…"