166: Extra (2) Sheng Xufeng 02

After hearing Sheng Xufeng's story, Yan Zhuohua remained dazed for a good few minutes.

"No, what's with that expression?" Sheng Xufeng was confused by Yan Zhuohua's gaze, which was three parts horror, three parts shock, three parts incomprehension, and mixed with a hint of bewilderment. "Is there a problem?"

It took Yan Zhuohua a long time to snap out of it. "Yes. Didn't he go back on his word and take back your twenty-minute break? How can that be considered loving?"

"How is it not?" Sheng Xufeng's logic was clear and forceful. "He went back on his word because I refused his comfort, but before I refused, he was still very concerned about me! He's just very gentle and considerate!"

Yan Zhuohua opened his mouth, and after a while, squeezed out a sentence, "You're right."

Sheng Xufeng was finally satisfied, and he took a sip of wine quite proudly. "Of course! Being with him isn't just about this one thing. We only understood each other's hearts and got together after experiencing many plots only found in novels, like the hero saving the beauty, power couples joining forces, accidental contact, and so on. We're not like you, who was snatched home as a wife in a 'marriage first, love later' situation. We followed the standard free love and marriage process!"

Having said that, Sheng Xufeng downed the wine in his glass in one go and added smugly, "Envious, right?"

Yan Zhuohua sneered, "Haha, I've known Brother Lin Fang for so long, and I haven't heard of him having a hobby of keeping pets."

"What do you mean?"

Sheng Xufeng: (๑•̌.•̑๑)ˀ̣ˀ̣

"Why do I feel like you're insulting me?"

I'm calling you stupid! You have the same IQ as a pet.

Yan Zhuohua was afraid of having his IQ lowered, so he didn't want to talk to Sheng Xufeng anymore. He gave Sheng Xufeng a meaningful look, then carried his wine glass directly toward Yan Qinghe.

"Hey! You haven't answered me yet, were you insulting me!" Sheng Xufeng put down his glass to chase after him, but Lin Fang happened to have something for him, so he could only complain indignantly before being carried away directly.

Without his "pursuer," Yan Zhuohua relaxed much more. He ran to Yan Qinghe's side in a few steps and sat directly on Yan Qinghe's lap.

"Hubby, want a sip?"

Yan Qinghe wasn't seduced by his little fox-like charming appearance.

"Didn't you brush me off as soon as we walked in? How come you've remembered me now?" Despite the sarcastic words, Yan Qinghe's body was more honest than his mouth as he wrapped his arms around Yan Zhuohua's waist to make him sit more comfortably.

"Oh, wasn't I in a hurry to scout out some gossip to tell you?"

"That's not necessary. Regarding Brother Lin Fang and Sheng Xufeng, I probably know a bit more than you do."

Yan Zhuohua suddenly got off Yan Qinghe's lap and sat up straight beside him. "? What do you mean? You knew even earlier than me?"

"Of course. Before Brother Lin Fang and Sheng Xufeng confirmed their relationship, he specifically came to ask me for advice on how to get someone." Yan Qinghe adopted the air of a romance master, looking quite proud. "So I knew before they were even together."

"Then why didn't you tell me?" Yan Zhuohua's resentful gaze also contained a hint of danger. "You have your own little secrets now."

Yan Qinghe realized things had gotten serious. He immediately dropped his smug attitude and explained.

"It's not that I didn't want to tell you, but Brother Lin Fang said you're Sheng Xufeng's best brother, practically family on the bride's side, so he definitely couldn't let you know!"

"You said you wouldn't keep anything from me..." he said pitifully.

"I didn't keep it from you," Yan Qinghe cupped Yan Zhuohua's small face, which was written all over with pitifulness. "I just, I just..."

"Just what?"

Yan Qinghe gave a sheepish smile and began to quibble, "It's just that when I told you, you were already so tired you'd fallen fast asleep... So I didn't keep it from you! You just didn't hear it yourself!"

Yan Zhuohua's eyes widened. Listen to the nonsense you're saying! You call that telling me?

"No, you call this..."

"Want to hear the details about them?" Yan Qinghe brought out his trump card.

"...I want to hear." Wuwuwu, I've been played! But I really want to hear the gossip!

Yan Qinghe breathed a sigh of relief, secretly proud that he'd kept this card up his sleeve, otherwise he'd really be in for it today!

"Brother Lin Fang came to me half a year ago, saying he felt Sheng Xufeng was very passionate, very pure, and very cute. He wanted to be with Sheng Xufeng, get married, and live together for a lifetime."

"Love growing over time?"

"Yes." While telling the gossip, Yan Qinghe quietly pulled Yan Zhuohua into his arms. "Brother Lin Fang called me that day."

*

Time rewinds to half a year ago.

Yan Qinghe, who was at work, actually received a call from Lin Fang.

"Brother Lin Fang, how do you have time to call me?"

"I need your help with something."

Yan Qinghe raised an eyebrow in surprise. "What is it?"

Lin Fang's voice was crisp and direct, without any hesitation. "I've fallen for Sheng Xufeng. I'm asking you how to pursue someone."

"?" Yan Qinghe suspected he had misheard. "Who?"

"Sheng Xufeng. The Second Young Master of the Sheng Family, Zhuohua's best brother."

"Ah! Ah, you... you have great taste. A good match! A good match..."

How outrageous. How could Lin Fang, who was respected as the Great Devil of the Military Camp and the King of Overachievers, suddenly take a liking to Sheng Xufeng? The vibes don't match!

"Thanks for the compliment. Of course we're a good match." Lin Fang's calm voice came from the other end of the phone. "So, what should I do?"

Yan Qinghe still hadn't reacted. "What should you do about what?"

"I'm asking you, how should I pursue him?" Lin Fang was asking for a favor, so he was unusually calm and patient.

"Oh, I get it." Yan Qinghe finally came to his senses. He looked up at the ceiling, thinking this gossip was quite interesting. "Then can I ask how you fell for him? Don't misunderstand, I'm not gossiping, I just need to understand these things clearly so I can give you the right remedy, right?"

Lin Fang didn't suspect a thing. "He's been under me for over two years, and I slowly discovered he's different from the playboy I had in mind. He's very simple and pure, very direct, and also very passionate and cute. Although there are many things he can't do well, that's only compared to some top-tier heirs. From an ordinary person's perspective, he's already more outstanding and capable than the vast majority of people in the world."

Having said this, Lin Fang paused before continuing, "Moreover, I don't care what he knows or what achievements he has. I just like his unique personality. He makes me feel bright, vivid, and lively. So no matter how those people define him, I like everything about Sheng Xufeng."

Listening to Lin Fang's rare long confession, the idea of being a gossip-loving bystander gradually disappeared from Yan Qinghe's mind. He couldn't help but chuckle.

"What are you laughing at?" Lin Fang obviously heard his laughter.

"I'm laughing because our always cold, impartial, and concise Brother Lin Fang is actually so wordy when he encounters someone he likes. It seems you really like him a lot; you can't hide it at all."

Lin Fang was silent for a moment before speaking again, "I didn't plan on hiding it. If I like him, I like him. However, he might not have caught on yet. He hasn't noticed even with my obvious attitude."

"Whoa, that's rough."

"Cut the nonsense." Lin Fang held his patience and didn't hang up. "Hurry up and think of a way for me, or I'll go to your eldest brother and report you and your wife's misdeeds!"

"Alright, alright, what's the rush? Let me think of a trick for you."