Wang Che was overwhelmed by Shun’s actions. In so many ways, he could not believe that Shun wanted to be with him. The thought was powerful and made him feel like he was worth loving. Like he was not damaged good. 

He lifted his hands and cupped Shun’s face before kissing like he was the most precious thing in the world. And to him, he was. 

The simple kiss turned hotter as Shun leaned into Wang Che because they were finally together. Not just close companions and partners in crime. They were together, together. And Shun could not help wanting to be even closer to Wang Che. 

When he was just about to completely drape himself over Wang Che, the two people heard a surprised gasp. They lifted their heads and saw the sweet Hu Fai at the living room entrance with widened eyes and an open mouth. 

His face turned as red as a tomato at the shocking scene. It took a moment for him to recover his senses. By that time, Wang Che and Shun already composed themselves. 

“I did not see anything.” Hu Fai shouted before turning and running off. 

Shun groaned and covered his face in embarrassment. “Oh my goodness. We are terrible people. We have scarred the child for life.” 

Wang Che chuckled and pulled the hands from Shun’s face. “I am sure he will be fine. And he is not that much of a child.” 

Shun pushed away Wang Che’s hands, refusing to let go of his guilt. “How can you say that? Did you see his face?”

Wang Che was amused. “He is almost seventeen years old. He has probably seen more than you can imagine.” 

“How can you say that?” Shun was dissatisfied. “If you knew him, you would know that he has the innocence of a four-year-old. I cannot be guilty of ruining him.” 

Wang Che laughed out loud at the image of Shun ruining someone. He could guess that Shun probably got along with Hu Fai because they were both innocent fools. They were a rare breed in Supreme City. 

“Stop laughing.” Shun smacked Wang Che’s arm with annoyance. “I should go check up on Hu Fai.” 

Wang Che finally stopped laughing. “You should give him some time. He is probably embarrassed, and you are thin-faced. Just let it go, and let him forget about it.” 

Shun was hesitant. “Are you sure that is alright?”

Wang Che felt like laughing again, but he held back the urge with great difficulty. “I am sure. It was not like he saw anything scandalous. Now, if he had come in one minute later, he might have found you all but attacking me.” 

Shun smacked him again and lifted his nose in the air proudly. “Then, I will hold myself back from now on and not attack you.” 

Wang Che felt like he had shot himself in the foot. “I am not complaining.” 

“I know what I heard.” Shun folded his arms over his chest with an annoyed expression. However, if anyone looked at him closely, they would have seen the twinkle in his eyes that betrayed his happiness. And he was happy. 

Wang Che leaned towards Shun’s ear and spoke in a low voice. “Then, I will attack you. The big bad wolf is craving a bunny for a late-night snack.” 

The sensation of the lips on his ears tickled Shun, and the words were too ridiculous. Shun immediately started laughing. He could not believe that Wang Che had something so outrageous. 

“Is that supposed to be a pickup line?” He asked between gasping laughter. “Has that ever worked for you?”

Wang Che found the sight of Shun all but rolling on the floor laughing so refreshing and cute. It was a healing scene after the weeks he was alone in the cold house. He realised how much he had almost lost because of his stubbornness. 

Still, he could not let the bunny get away with teasing the big bad wolf. 

He pushed Shun back to the couch and leaned over him with dangerous eyes. “It was not a pickup line. It was a promise.” 

Shun gulped as he felt like he was facing a scary predator. The laughter was long forgotten. But he could not surrender without getting a word in. 

“It sounds like a threat.” He said with a sly expression. “Maybe I should call for help.” 

“Maybe, you should.” Wang Che said. “But I will have a little nibble before help comes.” 

With that, he lowered his head close to Shun’s. Shun thought he was going to kiss him, but Wang Che did not. Instead, he went lower and bit at the juncture between his neck and shoulder. The bite was not too painful, but it stung. 

Shun opened his mouth in an o-shape as he felt the graze of the sharp teeth. After the short bite, Wang Che sucked on the skin, further living his mark. Finally, he licked the mark lightly to soothe the discomfort. 

Shun whimpered as the mixture of pain and pleasure coursed through his body. 

“If you are going to play sex games in my house, at least go to the bedroom.” A voice spoke up from the door. “I like that couch. If anything happens to or on it, I will be very, very unhappy.” 

Shun pushed away Wang Che with another wave of embarrassment filling him. The two of them looked at Hu Lei with some contrition. 

Hu Lei was standing at the door with her arms over her chest. Unlike her brother, she stared at the two people unabashedly with a lifted brow and a flat expression. Moreover, her face was completely clear without a tinge of redness. 

“We were just talking,” Shun said to fill the silence. 

“Sure, talking.” Hu Lei rolled her eyes as she walked into the living room and sat down opposite them. 

Wang Che felt like he should say something, but he did not know where to start. Should he thank Hu Lei for taking care of Shun? Should he thank her for letting him in so that he could reconcile with Shun? Everything he thought seemed superficial and even condescending. 

In the end, he just looked at Hu Lei and said something plain without grandiose explanations. 

“Thank you.” His tone was calm but sincere. 

Hu Lei looked at him for a long moment, searching his face. Perhaps she was still a little worried after what Zhong Feng said about the relationship between Shun and Wang Che. Finally, she nodded and turned to Shun. 

“Now, that your very poorly kept secret is out, why don’t you tell me about the person who tried to kill you?” She asked. 

Wang Che’s face became grave. He was caught up in the joy of reuniting with Shun that he did not ask about this matter. He still remembered what Shun said to him on that night. They needed to deal with the issue as soon as possible. 

He did not like the idea of someone being after Shun. It would always be a sword over their heads. 

Shun looked at Wang Che with some caution. He was not sure who tried to kill him exactly, but he suspected it was someone related to Wang Che. 

“It is alright.” Wang Che said when he noticed the glance. “I am aware that it is probably one of my so-called family members.” 

“Really?” Shun asked. 

Hu Lei placed her palm on her head in exasperation. “Just tell us what you remember.” 

Shun nodded. “I do not know who actually tried to kill me. But that day, when I left the apartment, I did not go to my car directly. I went to the restaurant kitchen to tell the chef to prepare something nice for dinner.” 

His cheeks became a little red. He wanted Wang Che and himself to have a romantic evening after confirming their feelings for each other. So, he ordered some of the dishes they both liked for delivery to their room when they returned. 

How could he have guessed that they would never enjoy that meal? 

Wang Che felt incredible guilt at hearing about the special dinner. He felt like a cold jerk once again. Shun was right. Shun was always putting effort into their friendship and relationship while he just went with it.

He vowed that he would do more things to make sure that Shun knew he was the most precious treasure to him. 

“When I was leaving the kitchen, I heard some people talking behind the restaurant. They were not trying to be quiet because I guess they thought that no one could understand them. They were talking about Wang Che’s success with Clarion Extreme.” Shun said. 

“It seemed innocuous at first as they went on and on about how he was successful. But then, I realised they knew too many details that would not be accessible to a regular person. Then, they said it was too bad that Che was going to lose everything.” He continued. 

Wang Che and Hu Lei just listened. 

“I was just about to go and confront them so I could ask what they meant by that. Then, one of them said that the real pitiful person was the boy toy that Wang Che drags around.” Shun pursed his lips. “They said a few other bad things and started laughing.” 

“Shun…” Wang Che was pained. 

“It is fine.” Shun forced an ugly smile. “I was a little spooked because of everything they said, so I wanted to leave quickly and alert the security. But they noticed me when I started walking away. They cursed and started to follow me.” 

“My car was right outside the restaurant, so I just jumped in and drove off. Those two seemed to have given up because they did not keep following me. And then, my brakes failed, and I crashed the car. The end..” Shun finished.