148: Chapter 148 The Underworld Boss's Benefactor 14

Lu Zhan nodded slightly upon hearing this. Since the person wasn't particularly important and their safety was guaranteed, he didn't ask further.

The two of them walked into the villa one after the other. Although the interior decor was simple, it exuded a unique sense of warmth.

Strangely enough, they didn't see a single soul along the way.

Lu Zhan tilted his chin up slightly, his expression casual. With his hands hanging naturally at his sides and a hint of inquisitive curiosity in his eyes, he asked slowly.

"Is there no one else in this villa?"

Leng Yan wasn't quite sure what Lu Zhan meant—whether it was just a casual question or a sign of dissatisfaction.

Thus, he simply looked at the other man intently, a hint of a pleasing expression on his face as he spoke in a soft voice.

"Young Master, I don't trust others to look after you, so I didn't arrange for any outsiders. However, I've stationed my men around the perimeter specifically to guard your safety."

"Every Thursday, someone will deliver supplies and clean the house."

"As for your three daily meals, I will prepare them myself to ensure you're satisfied."

"If there's anything you like or want, you can just tell me."

Hearing this, a cold glint flashed through Lu Zhan's eyes. He subconsciously assumed that Leng Yan wanted to keep him like a canary in a cage.

He crossed his arms over his chest, the corners of his mouth curling into a smirk as he spoke with an ambiguous tone.

"That sounds quite nice. Good food, a good place to stay, and nothing to worry about. So, do I need to report to you when I want to go out?"

Hearing those words and seeing Lu Zhan's posture, Leng Yan immediately realized he had misspoken. He hurriedly waved his hands and shook his head, explaining with a face full of sincerity.

"Young Master, I didn't mean it like that at all. I just wanted to spend more time with you and didn't want anyone else disturbing us."

"You can go wherever you want; that's your freedom. It's just that it's the apocalypse now, and even B City isn't a hundred percent safe, so I'll be worried about you."

"So, when you go out, could you take a bodyguard with you? If you don't like that, just taking your phone along would be fine."

"If you run into any trouble, you can call me, and I'll be able to get to you in time."

His eyes were filled with anxiety, and his hands were nervously clasped together. He felt both panicked and a bit dejected.

His relationship with the Young Master had finally begun to thaw, and the Young Master was starting to soften toward him and initiate closeness. If a rift formed because of this, it would truly be enough to make one want to weep!

Lu Zhan's expression softened slightly upon hearing Leng Yan's explanation. Seeing the other man's nervous state, he felt a bit embarrassed, thinking he had been too sensitive and overly paranoid.

"Alright, I understand. I was overthinking things just now. Don't worry, I'll keep my phone with me."

His gaze became gentler, and a soft smile appeared on his face. He reached out slightly and patted Leng Yan's shoulder reassuringly.

Only then did Leng Yan breathe a sigh of relief, a smile returning to his face.

"Young Master, why don't you go take a shower first while I make dinner?"

"The first room on the right on the second floor is the one I've prepared for you. There's a new phone on the nightstand with my number saved in it."

"The closet is full of clothes in your size. They should be styles you like, and they're from the brands you usually wear."

"The toiletries in the bathroom are also the ones you used to use. Young Master, go up and take a look first. If there's anything you're unhappy with, just let me know."

As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on Lu Zhan's face, not wanting to miss any detail. His expression was full of anticipation, as if he were secretly hoping for Lu Zhan's approval.

Lu Zhan couldn't help but be touched by Leng Yan's thoughtfulness, but a hint of surprise still showed in his eyes as he asked in a puzzled tone.

"How do you know all these minor details?"

Leng Yan's face instantly flushed a light red. With a hint of shyness in his eyes, he lowered his head slightly and explained softly.

"Young Master, I've been with you for quite a while, and I've loved you for many years. Naturally, I take everything about you to heart, so I've come to know these things."

Lu Zhan's gaze softened even more. Recalling the past, his face was tinged with a rare look of guilt.

"Is that so? I suddenly feel that the things I said to you in the past were indeed a bit harsh. Don't take them to heart."

After speaking, Lu Zhan reached out and placed his hand on the other's head, his slender fingers gently combing through the soft hair.

Leng Yan quickly shook his head. Feeling Lu Zhan's current tenderness, his heart leaped with joy. With eyes brimming with tears of happiness, he said in a slightly choked voice.

"Young Master, I understand. Hearing you say this is enough to make me very happy and content!"

His face was full of emotion. Although the Young Master hadn't fallen for him yet, his words had given him hope.

Seeing Leng Yan like this, a sense of pity welled up in Lu Zhan's heart. He touched the corner of the other's eye, gently wiping away the tears.

To Leng Yan, this felt like a signal!

He instantly threw his arms wide and pulled Lu Zhan into a tight embrace, burying his head in the crook of the other's neck while repeatedly whispering.

"Young Master, Young Master..."

Perhaps out of guilt, perhaps out of pity, or perhaps out of that slight, unspeakable stirring of his heart.

Lu Zhan rarely didn't push him away. Instead, he raised his arms slightly, his left arm lightly circling the man while his right hand gently stroked his back. He remained silent like this, waiting for the person in his arms to calm down.

After a moment, Leng Yan finally let go. His face was filled with visible joy, and the obsession in his eyes was even more intense than before.

Lu Zhan felt a bit embarrassed under that burning, fanatical gaze. He reached out and lightly patted the other's cheek, saying with a hint of arrogance.

"Hurry up and make dinner. I'm going upstairs."

After saying that, as if escaping something, Lu Zhan turned and headed straight upstairs.

Leng Yan stood where he was, watching Lu Zhan's retreating back. His lips curled into a bright, radiant smile, and the love in his eyes seemed as if it were about to overflow.

Only after Lu Zhan's figure disappeared from his sight did Leng Yan withdraw his gaze. He then raised his hand slightly, gently touching the corner of his eye where Lu Zhan had just touched.

His lips moved slightly, and a very soft, low murmur echoed in the quiet living room.

"Young Master, no matter why your attitude has changed, you won't be able to escape the great net I've cast. The net will only tighten, and you are destined to belong to me."

A dark glint quickly flashed through his eyes, and then he turned and walked slowly toward the kitchen.