Chapter 48

Chapter 48

At the Xie residence.

Four large suitcases lay before Lin Yiyue. Two were already packed, and she continued to fill the remaining ones.

When Xie Yezhou and Xie Yinan returned home, the sight of these four suitcases made them twitch in exasperation.

Of the four large suitcases, two were filled with items intended for Ning Yuyi.

Following Xie Yezhou into the house, Ning Yuyi was also taken aback by the scene.

"Are we taking this much luggage?" Ning Yuyi gestured towards the suitcases, looking a bit bewildered.

"We'll be out for over a week, it's better to be prepared," Lin Yiyue replied, attempting to close one of the suitcases.

Fearing she might strain herself, Ning Yuyi crouched down to help her secure the luggage.

Lin Yiyue dusted off her hands, looking satisfied with her preparations.

"Can't we just buy what we need once we're there? Why lug all this with us?" Xie Yezhou rubbed his forehead, speechlessly eyeing the suitcases.

"What if we don't get the chance and Ningning falls ill?" Lin Yiyue argued.

After neatly aligning the suitcases against the wall, Xie Lou came downstairs.

"Let's go."

Before leaving, the housekeeper handed Ning Yuyi a box of freshly baked snacks to munch on during the journey.

The family headed to the airport, where they were directly escorted to the VIP waiting lounge by airport staff.

Nestled between Xie Yezhou and Xie Yinan, Ning Yuyi, protected by the duo, observed the attentive service from the airport staff, slowly realizing the prominence of the Xie family.

The Xie family had booked a private airway. The crew was currently inspecting the plane, so there was a brief wait ahead.

Bored, Ning Yuyi watched the bustling crowd, mentally counting the number of travelers passing by.

A familiar figure approached from the VIP corridor they had entered from. Ning Yuyi gave a cursory glance and resumed counting. It wasn't until he reached ten that he realized who he had seen.

Sneaking a peek to ensure Lin Yiyue and Xie Lou were engrossed in their conversation and hadn't noticed him, he hurriedly made his exit.

Fan Zhongchuan adjusted Ning Yuyi's cap, whispering, "Paparazzi are everywhere here too."

"Okay." Ning Yuyi adjusted his mask obediently, "Brother, are you on a business trip today as well?"

Instead of answering, Fan Zhongchuan pulled him behind a large stone pillar, settling in a corner hidden from public view.

Ning Yuyi leaned against the pillar, looking up, "Heading to M country?"

"No," Fan Zhongchuan, taking advantage of their secluded spot, leaned down to place a soft kiss at the corner of Ning Yuyi's mouth.

"?" Ning Yuyi gently pushed him away, "Stop that, what if someone captures it on camera?"

"They won't see." Fan Zhongchuan leaned against the wall, shielding Ning Yuyi with his body, "I'm headed to Paris."

Paris?

Having recently visited Fan Zhongchuan's office, Ning Yuyi knew there were no pressing matters requiring Fan Zhongchuan's personal attention in Paris. It became clear that Fan Zhongchuan was following them.

Grasping Fan Zhongchuan's collar, Ning Yuyi tiptoed to plant a kiss on his cheek.

"Such a good boy," Fan Zhongchuan murmured, running his fingers through Ning Yuyi's hair, "Which hotel are you staying at?"

Nervous about revealing such details to his boyfriend, Ning Yuyi quickly glanced back to ensure no one from the VIP room was watching.

Once certain they were unobserved, he whispered the hotel's name into Fan Zhongchuan's ear.

Raising an eyebrow, Fan Zhongchuan promptly sent a message to his assistant via WeChat.

Ning Yuyi, right in front of him, caught a glimpse of the message's contents.

—Book me a room at the N&M Hotel.

N&M was the hotel name Ning Yuyi had just shared with Fan Zhongchuan.

Leaning against a pillar, Ning Yuyi began to contemplate how to discreetly slip past his family's gaze to meet his boyfriend.

Xie Yiezhou naturally noticed Fan Zhongchuan walking towards the VIP room and observed the budding excitement in his younger brother's eyes.

To put his younger brother at ease for his rendezvous with his boyfriend, both he and Xie Yinan pretended to be engrossed in their phones, allowing Ning Yuyi to slip away.

But when Ning Yuyi didn't return after twenty minutes or so, Xie Yiezhou had to call to check on him.

And he had to be tactful about it, saying...

"Ning Ning, are you in the restroom? The plane is about to board."

……

When Ning Yuyi picked up Xie Yiezhou's call, he was pondering on an excuse to provide. But Xie Yiezhou's immediate restroom inquiry handed one right to him.

A ready-made excuse; why not take it?

After assuring Xie Yiezhou of his imminent return, Ning Yuyi hung up, planted a farewell kiss on his boyfriend's lips, and jogged back to the VIP room.

On the other side of the airport, someone assisted in loading their luggage onto the plane. Once aboard, Ning Yuyi settled into the airplane's plush seats and quickly dozed off.

Lin Yiyue, fearing Ning Yuyi might catch a cold, draped a blanket over him. She then ushered Xie Yinan and Xie Lou, who were reviewing company documents, into another room, ensuring their paper rustling didn't disturb Ning Yuyi.

Ning Yuyi's slumber wasn't lengthy; he woke up after roughly three hours and spent the rest of the flight gazing at the sea of clouds, contemplating how he would meet Fan Zhongchuan.

……

By the time they reached Paris, it was midnight. Ning Yuyi was advised by Xie Yiezhou to sleep immediately to combat jet lag, ensuring he'd be energized the next day.

Once alone in his hotel room, Ning Yuyi quickly messaged Fan Zhongchuan to check if he'd arrived. After getting confirmation, he excitedly dashed downstairs.

Ning Yuyi paused before Fan Zhongchuan's room number and knocked.

As the door opened, he eagerly lunged in.

"Careful," Fan Zhongchuan wrapped his arms around Ning Yuyi, preventing him from falling. Only after ensuring Ning Yuyi was stable did he free a hand to close the door.

"How did you get here so quickly?" Ning Yuyi said, opting to cling to Fan Zhongchuan as they moved into the room, eventually both collapsing onto the bed.

"The sooner I arrive, the sooner I can be with my boyfriend," Fan Zhongchuan replied with a muffled chuckle.

A smirk graced Ning Yuyi's lips.

"Or else the internet would say my boyfriend is actually someone else's."

It took a moment for Ning Yuyi to catch Fan Zhongchuan's drift.

Bursting into laughter, he initially tried to contain it but ended up doubled over on the bed in mirth.

"Hahaha, that's my second brother you're talking about! Are you really jealous of him?"

Fan Zhongchuan remained silent, casting a slightly reproachful gaze at Ning Yuyi.

Ning Yuyi's shoulders shook with laughter, so hard that he eventually found himself gasping for breath.

Beside him, Fan Zhongchuan attempted to soothe him and, in doing so, gently kissed the tip of Ning Yuyi's nose.

"The fans know nothing," Ning Yuyi managed to say between breaths, "You look like a child when you're jealous, hahaha!"

Midway through his explanation, Ning Yuyi once again burst into laughter, only stopping when Fan Zhongchuan pinned him down on the bed, playfully covering his mouth.

The two tussled and played on the bed until they were interrupted by a knock at the door.

"Someone's here, stop it," Ning Yuyi said, pushing him away.

Reluctantly, Fan Zhongchuan got up and answered the door.

Feeling lonely on his own, Ning Yuyi moved to the living room, plopping down on the sofa and picking up a tablet to play a game.

When Fan Zhongchuan's assistant walked in, he was greeted with this sight, his eyes almost popping out in shock.

Holy cow, is that the masked guy who came to the company last time?

The boss's boyfriend?!

Oh man, he seemed to have stumbled upon some confidential info!

Author's note: Not feeling well today, so this is all for now. Apologies!

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