"Although it looked weird and interesting, tying the rope like that somehow made me excited? How about I do it to you next time, Little Cheng? You might like it too."

After getting back to his right mind, Shao Cheng quickly removed the bondage play knots that he had done on Ren Yuan's upper body, only choosing to tie the man's left wrist with the rope being held in his hand.

"...Behave."

No thank you. Although it's my fault, please don't awaken a certain fetish.

Shao Cheng took a sip of the newly served hot tea while observing how Shao Cai began to introduce Xixi and Li Renshu with each other, which gave him some comfort when it showed that even Lin Renshu felt uncomfortable at the overly bright expression on Xixi's Face.

Particularly, the weird glint on her eyes that Shao Cheng had begun to understand after finally accepting his feelings for Ren Yuan.

If using the modern word terminology, Xixi is simply a rotten girl, the one who is already deep enough to actually save.

"Third Brother…"

Placing the cup back on the table while calmly slapping Ren Yuan's hand that was definitely planning to tie the other end of the rope on his own wrist, Shao Cheng turned his attention towards Shao CIA

Acting like he wasn't paying attention to what they had been doing just a moment ago.

At the same time, Xixi's overwhelming attention had been pushed towards Tian Ying to handle, as for Xing Ning, the man wisely chose to return back, saving himself from their craziness.

"That… Third Brother… I want to ask you something… Please don't get mad at me, alright?

Shao Cheng remained silent while staring at his younger brother who started to act fidgety with a hesitant and hopeful look on his face.

At the same time, giving an eye toward Lin Renshu who pat Shao Cai's arm with a gentle smile on his face.

… Tsk… taking advantage of my younger brother… I'll ask Ren Yuan to beat you up later…

"Third Brother, c-can you examine Lin and see if you can help in treating his illness?"

"..."

As your older brother, I don't know if I should or shouldn't feel happy for your trust and belief in me that I am capable enough to treat that person's illness, when countless others can't.

"Ah… I-I'm sorry brother… I shouldn't ask you when I know that you will feel uncomfortable about it…"

Shao Cheng's heart couldn't help but twitch after seeing the downcast expression of Shao Cai, in which he knew that his extreme way of caring for other people was acting up again.

It's the same way He had also treated Huang Ya and Chang Pei in the previous life.

Being unable to refuse what the people he cared about wanted, especially for the sake of their well-being and happiness, was undoubtedly his weakness.

If this continues on… I won't be able to deal with Lin Renshu when the time is right… It will be far too late to kill him…

And it also showed how deep Shape Cheng's family had slowly penetrated into his hard heart, causing him to become bothered on seeing them sad and miserable. Even the mere thought of his family being slightly wronged was completely unacceptable.

So, Shao Cheng can't easily refuse Shao Cai's request, particularly after seeing the hope slowly dimming in his younger brother's eyes.

The overwhelming trust and belief shimmering in those slightly familiar sapphire eyes looking at Shao Cheng cold pupils a while ago couldn't help but flash in his mind.

It seemed I was in denial again… what about my younger brother doesn't know about the growing feeling he has towards Lin Renshu…

What a lie.

Shao Cai had obviously figured out his feelings a long time ago.

Younger brother… you are still too young for love… I'm going to tell the First and Second Brother about this…

"... I'll try…"

"Really? Thank you Third Brother!"

Shao Cheng can only sigh in his heart after seeing how Shao Cai has instantly brightened from his answer, and at the same time, he was ignoring the equally happy Xixi who was constantly nodding her head with a 'I am proud of you' expression on her face.

In which he didn't even know what his female cousin was proud about.

"I don't have my medicinal kit with me. How about I d-"

"Third Brother, I'll quickly go get it!!!"

Before Shao Cheng could even finish his words, Shao Cai instantly stood up before swiftly rushing over the gate with an extremely agitated expression on his face. And before everyone was able to quickly react, Shao Cai's figure had already disappeared into the distance.

"..."

… What to do… I really don't want to treat this person even if I can do it…

"Little Cheng give up, your brother is going to be dug up and taken away by Renshu. Just face the reality. Besides, if Renshu becomes really serious even I will have a hard time going against him. There is a reason why I call him sly fox."

What do you mean by that?

If Cai really ended up being with a man, it's an absolute fact that my younger brother won't marry into another family. Instead, it's the other person who would have to marry into the Shao's.

It won't work though… Cai married a woman in the previous life… he even had a son who became the successor of the Chang Empire.

Shao Cheng once again became stubborn and forgot the fact that there were going to be huge changes in his new life. The previous life wouldn't remain the same anymore.

"Yes cousin, even though I'm delighted to see you genuinely showing such a brotherly act, but, you can't get in the way of Cai's happiness. Sooner or later, someone will sweep our Little Cai in the whirlwind of love!"

"..."

… Was I too easy to read?

Shao Cheng felt doubtful about his reaction after Ren Yuan and Xixi were able to tell what he was trying to do. Fortunately, Shao Cai was extremely anxious and focused toward Lin Renshu situation to even notice it.

"The Future Husband of My Adorable Cousin, or maybe Wife? I don't really care since it can be both, the two of you can just switch positions depending on your moods! Anyway, I wish you good luck! If you need help wooing Cai, just call me! Big Sister Xixi is here to the rescue~"

"Well, since we have known each other for a long time. Renshu, you can ask me for advice too. I can even take you with me to the red light district to get some great advice since the people there are experienced in seducing people…"

"Ah! Little Cheng, I'm in the wrong! I won't mention the red light district anymore when I'm with you, so don't twist my ear!!"

"..."

Shao Cheng felt an oncoming headache in being surrounded with crazy people, particularly a certain man who was definitely having fun based on the crazy glint in his grey pupils.

Red light district, always about the red light district, I'm starting to doubt if you aren't purely using the red light district to fake your persona and doing something else…

"Big Sister Xixi and Ren Yuan, I appreciate your assistance and support. I will definitely come to you when I need help."

"Aren't you satisfied just by staying by my younger brother's side?"

Shao Cheng almost openly sneered at Lin Renshu after shamelessly accepting Xixi and Ren Yuan words without showing any embarrassment. Especially when the words the young man had spoken earlier were completely different from what he spoke just now.

This person definitely has a thick face too…

"It's true… but I can't help but feel that Young Master Cheng wouldn't want to disappoint Little Cai."

Tsk… really sly…

"I can't do the impossible."

You wish...

"I'll wait and see."

If there is even a tiny chance, I don't want to give up.

Shao Cheng and Lin Renshu couldn't help but stare at each other, almost having sparks flying around on how hard their gaze was. Of course, a certain someone instantly felt uncomfortable by the attention a person was getting.

And so before Ren Yuan could register it himself, he swiftly pulled the unguarded young man into his arms.

After a quick second of being stunned by what he had done, his attention was instantly caught by the slightly cold temperature coming from the young man despite wearing a thick cloak.

Nonetheless, he began to do his usual antics in order to hide the fact that his body moved before his mind caught up.

What just happened?

"Little Cheng… I feel saddened… why does it feel like you are going to change your Brother Yuan and will start to treat another person in a special way? Little Cheng will not do that to me, right? Remember how much hardships and difficulties we have already experienced with each other. There was even a life and death situation! There is no way that you would throw me away right?"

"..."

Why are you acting like this right now? Is tying you up not enough for you? What else do you want? Maybe...

"Are you asking me to beat you up?"

Shao Cheng asked those words with genuine emotions rather than simply joking, and he prepared to stand up in order to do a quick beat up to fulfill Ren Yuan's certain needs.

I am willing to do this kind of request...

"No, No, No, how did my words let you come up with that thought?"

...Why do you think that I want to be beaten up?

Ren Yuan shot a disbelieving look towards the young man who had already pulled his long sleeves up, preparing to beat him up. Fortunately, he reacted fast or else the young man was really planning to do what he had spoken.

Especially when he could feel a slip of excitement coming from the young man.

Whitey… you really want to beat me up that badly???

While Lin Renshu was watching how the two men before him had once more ended up in their own world, completely disregarding the people around them, a slender figure of a woman suddenly stood by his side.

Which caused the old servant who once again failed to protect his Master from danger to begin questioning his ability.

"Aren't they just so adorable? I can't wait for the two of them to get together."

"...Is that so?"

"Since you can understand it, I'll let you see my new masterpiece of my improving painting skill later on. It's called 'The Beautiful Cold Young Master Punishing The Unruly Rascal' isn't it thought provoking?"

"..."

There was no need to know what the painting is all about since it's easy to figure it out.

More importantly, Lin Renshu suddenly felt a chill running down his back after seeing the unholy glint in the woman's glittering eyes when meeting his eyes.

… You aren't planning to paint a picture of Little Cai and me too right???

Although… I'll definitely treasure it...