【109】Making Brother’s Heart Melt
Nan Xi had never seen a scene like this. Hearing Orange speak, he immediately went over to pick up the key on the floor and helped him unlock the handcuffs.
From beginning to end, he didn’t dare look at Orange once.
Orange wasn’t doing any better. He wanted to explain, but feared making it worse, so he simply said, “I was just curious for a second. Don’t think of weird things.”
“Mmh-hmm.”
Nan Xi’s face was completely red. Tonight he had kissed someone, and now he saw him in this state. Nan Xi didn’t know how to face him.
Suddenly, a phone rang. Orange visibly saw Nan Xi’s eyes light up for a moment before he quickly answered.
It was a call from Wen Ran.
Nan Xi didn’t hesitate to stand up and turn his back. His tone couldn’t hide his surprise. “Why are you calling so late?”
“Nineteen, I watched your match.”
Wen Ran had watched the live stream in the car. Nan Xi was his good friend, and he knew Nan Xi had struggled this season. He hadn’t dared to say much to him before, but since this was the last match of the season, Wen Ran felt terrible too.
“Don’t be sad.” Wen Ran racked his brain for words to comfort him. “You’re so amazing, you’ll definitely win it back next season.”
Nan Xi said softly, “You believe in me that much?”
“Of course I believe in you!” Wen Ran said. “You admitted it yourself—I’m your guide. Of course I know how much talent you have.”
“Besides, you really did great already.”
“Nineteen, don’t let Daddy down. Daddy still wants to meet you at the peak.”
Hearing Wen Ran’s voice, the block of ice in Nan Xi’s heart finally melted completely.
He knew Wen Ran wasn’t good with words or comforting people, but just the fact that Wen Ran was willing to do this for him made him satisfied and happy.
As long as it was Wen Ran, even if he did nothing and just sat by his side, Nan Xi would feel much better.
But now, Wen Ran was someone else’s boyfriend.
Nan Xi could only hide those feelings deep in his heart and promise him, “I will.”
I will definitely meet you at the peak.
“Then rest early, Nineteen. Goodnight.”
“Mn, goodnight.”
Since Nan Xi didn’t have the phone volume on very high, Orange didn’t hear what Wen Ran said on the other end.
But he could sense that this person must be very important to Nan Xi.
At the very least, much more important than himself.
He had never heard Nan Xi use such a gentle voice before.
Orange was curious, but he couldn’t directly ask who it was; that would be too impolite.
After turning off the lights, the two slept on opposite sides. Orange couldn’t sleep at all.
He didn’t know if it was because of the intimacy with Nan Xi today, but hearing him joke gently with the person on the phone made him feel awkward. Was he jealous?
Orange spat on himself internally. Why have such thoughts? I’ve only known Nan Xi for a short time. The person on the other end is probably his friend of many years.
Anyway, as long as Nan Xi is a bit happier now, my goal is achieved.
On the day Wen Ran and Jiang Yan returned to City D, Song Zixuan had prepared several dishes in advance, claiming he made them himself.
Although they didn’t look very edible, they actually tasted decent.
Jiang Yan praised, “Not bad. You even learned to cook for yourself.”
“You two were gone, I couldn’t just eat takeout for every meal,” Song Zixuan stuck out his tongue. He had wanted to recruit a new roommate, but with three bedrooms—one for himself, one for Jiang Yan, and one for sister-in-law Wen Ran—he didn’t have the guts to mess around even if you lent him ten!
“Brother, Wen Ran, I have a major announcement.”
Song Zixuan patted his chest. “I, Song Zixuan, plan to return to the palace!”
Wen Ran didn’t react immediately. “Did you watch too much TV? Returning to the palace… do you think you’re the Emperor?”
Jiang Yan played along with Wen Ran. “At most, he’s a little eunuch beside the Emperor.”
“Brother, that’s not right. Eunuchs have no descendants,” Song Zixuan looked at him, then glanced at Wen Ran. “Seems like you two fit that description better.”
Wen Ran: “……”
Jiang Yan: “……”
He placed his cup on the table. “If you can’t speak properly, you can keep your mouth shut.”
“Okay, actually, I’m going home!” Seeing the situation turn, Song Zixuan quickly changed the subject. “I’ve already contacted my mom. To ensure nothing goes wrong, I even bought gifts for her and Dad.”
“Actually, after you guys left, living here alone… I know the money you give me every month is enough for me to live without worry, even enough to hire a nanny, but I’ve figured out a lot of things.”
Song Zixuan had now figured out his streaming routine. He was getting better at playing with memes and had developed his own streaming style, gaining a lot of fans.
Although he wasn’t a top streamer with millions of fans earning pots of gold, having hundreds of thousands of fans was a significant achievement, enough to cover his own expenses.
“I ran away before because I wanted to prove to my mom that I could do what I wanted to do well,” Song Zixuan said. “Now I’ve proven it. I should go back to school.”
“I actually kind of miss my mom.”
Song Zixuan sniffled as he said this. He was still a child after all and had never been away from home for so long.
Now that the New Year was approaching, it was normal to be homesick.
“When are you leaving?”
“Tomorrow,” Song Zixuan said. “I’m going back to eat dumplings soon!”
“Don’t miss me too much, you two!”
Jiang Yan glanced at him. “You can rest easy on that.”
“With one less noisy burden who can’t do chores, I’m too happy to miss you.”
Song Zixuan: “……” Would it kill you to be sentimental for once?
Song Zixuan intended to leave by himself early the next morning so he wouldn’t disturb them. But when he woke up and opened his door, he saw Jiang Yan and Wen Ran standing there.
Jiang Yan proactively took the suitcase from his hand. “Your brother picked you up when you came, so naturally, I have to send you to the airport.”
Just like back then, he patted his head. “Persevere this time too.”
Song Zixuan patted his chest. “Don’t worry. Look whose brother I am. With a bit of Brother’s scholarly aura, I’m guaranteed to get into a school.”
After dropping Song Zixuan at the airport, the boy held his suitcase and said mysteriously:
“Brother, there’s a gift for you and sister-in-law in my room. Have a good New Year! I’m leaving!”
After speaking, he raised his eyebrows at Jiang Yan in a very wretched manner, making Jiang Yan want to slap him.
Why was this kid getting more and more improper?
“Song Zixuan even knows to give us gifts now,” Jiang Yan wore an expression like ‘the child has grown up’. “Wonder what he sent.”
“Probably game merch,” Wen Ran guessed. “Since all three of us are tied to gaming.”
Jiang Yan hummed. “But since it’s a token of Song Zixuan’s heart, whatever it is, it’s good.”
However, the moment he took out the gift, Wen Ran realized his thinking was too narrow.
Even having seen plenty of these things, his worldview was shattered for a moment when he saw the box full of condoms and lubricants.
Song Zixuan had already boarded the plane by now. Brother and Wen Ran should have seen the things he gave them, right?
He had racked his brains to give this gift. His brother was so rich he didn’t lack anything. Wen Ran’s hobbies were just games and Wind. As for games, how could he dare show off before the FMVP? And since Wind was his boyfriend now, getting some merch for him wouldn’t be worth it!
Filled with filial piety, Song Zixuan found a new path. He searched online for “Top Ten Gifts Most Needed by Gay Men” and checked carefully.
The internet said condoms and lube were indispensable in their lives, otherwise, it was easy to get injured. Song Zixuan even specifically looked up some Danmei novels. Based on the protagonist’s base stat of “seven times a night” in the novels, and referencing Jiang Yan’s stamina, these must be high-consumption items.
Plus, how embarrassing would it be to go out and buy these things? With Wen Ran’s thin skin, he definitely wouldn’t go.
And with the New Year coming in two days, convenience stores would definitely be closed.
Order early now, and the combo pack is on discount.
Private shipping, perfect privacy guarantee.
Song Zixuan was almost moved to tears by himself after passionately placing the order. As expected of him—so meticulous, thinking even of these things so thoroughly. Brother and Wen Ran must be thanking him to death in their hearts, right?
“What did he give?”
Jiang Yan just walked in with a cup of hot water and asked casually.
Wen Ran was still in a state of shock and confusion. In an instant, countless thoughts raced through his mind. It’s only been a few months, how did Song Zixuan become like this?
“Ran Ran?”
Seeing Wen Ran ignoring him, Jiang Yan simply walked over, curiously following his gaze downwards.
“Song Zixuan gave this?”
Jiang Yan raised an eyebrow when he saw the contents. Oh ho.
He casually picked up the card inside. It was in Song Zixuan’s familiar handwriting: [Brushing off my clothes after the deed is done, hiding my merit and fame deep. Brother, Sister-in-law Wen Ran, don’t thank me too much~]
Wen Ran felt his scalp tingle looking at that flashy tilde. He absolutely couldn’t accept Song Zixuan giving them this kind of stuff. He reached out, snatched the card from Jiang Yan’s hand, and threw it into the box.
“Ran Ran, what are you doing?”
Wen Ran said with heartache, “Throwing this away!”
Jiang Yan immediately pressed his hand on it. “Don’t. It’s a waste to throw it away. Don’t you like this brand of ultra-thin?”
Wen Ran: “……”
“Brother likes it too.” Seeing Wen Ran’s puffy cheeks, Jiang Yan took the opportunity to peck him on the lips. “Every time we use it, you get more excited than usual, just like a little cat in heat.”
He reached out and pinched Wen Ran’s cheek. “Making noises that melt Brother’s heart.”
Wen Ran: “……”
His face was now completely red, the blush spreading all the way to his neck, suffused with a layer of pink. Jiang Yan, this old hooligan!
The old hooligan now had his arm around his shoulder. “Besides, it’s a piece of Song Zixuan’s filial piety after all. He accidentally bought the right ones too. This big box isn’t cheap. Since we just came back and didn’t prepare anything, isn’t this perfect?”
“I was wondering how Song Zixuan suddenly turned out like this, a hooligan and wretched.” Wen Ran suddenly thought of something and glared at Jiang Yan. “Did you instigate him?”
Jiang Yan: “???”
Jiang Yan was wronged. “I didn’t!”
“Song Zixuan is so honest, how could he possibly give this kind of thing?” Wen Ran snorted coldly. “Fine if you don’t admit it. Since you like it so much, you can use it all by yourself!”
“How do I use it alone?”
“I don’t care if you blow them up like balloons or drink it. It’s food-grade anyway.”
Wen Ran sneered. “If you don’t use them all, Daddy will look down on you.”
Jiang Yan: “……”
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