Ch51 - (II) This wolf can steal hearts

Rong Chu’s eyes were red with anger, the corners already glistening with tears.He grabbed Rong Li by the collar and yanked him forward, their lips crashing together.

The sharp impact made them both frown, but Rong Chu didn’t stop, he bit down hard on Rong Li’s lower lip, as if determined to make him hurt even more.

Rong Li didn’t resist. Even when blood began to seep out, he remained still.

In the end, it was Rong Chu who let go first.

Looking at the apologetic man before him, a wave of overwhelming emotion surged up, blurring his vision completely.

“…Bastard…”

He lowered his head, his whole body heavy with dejection. Tears fell freely, dripping to the ground, yet his hands stayed clenched tightly around Rong Li’s collar, unwilling to let go.

“You said you’d give me a chance… you said it…”

“…I’m sorry.”

“I don’t want to hear that!” Rong Chu’s voice trembled as he shouted. Unable to hold himself up any longer, he leaned forward, resting his head against Rong Li’s shoulder.

Rong Li clenched his fists at his sides but never reached out to touch him. He stood there in silence, like a statue, letting Rong Chu pour everything out.

From a distance, Rong Jun watched the entire scene. Pressing his lips together, he quietly turned and left.

In the end, he returned to Rong Li’s room, woke his young nephew, helped him wash up, and coaxed him back to sleep while waiting for his brother to come back.

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“…Taking care of a child is exhausting.”

Seeing that nothing serious happened, Yan Chen quietly let out a breath of relief. He picked Rong Jun up and carried him toward the bedroom.

“Just let the servants handle it.”

“Xiao Jin had a bad experience with a maid before, so he doesn’t like being taken care of by them.”

Yan Chen fell silent for a moment before asking softly.

“What about you?”

“What?”

“Did anything unpleasant ever happen to you?”

Rong Jun shook his head. “No. When I was little, my mom and brother mostly took care of me. When I grew up, I could take care of myself, so nothing bad really happened.”

“That’s good.”

As they spoke, they reached the bathroom. Yan Chen set Rong Jun on the counter, squeezed toothpaste onto his toothbrush, handed him a cup of water, and held another to catch what he spat out.

After brushing his teeth, Yan Chen helped him wash his face, dry it, and change his clothes. The entire routine was smooth and practiced, so much so that Rong Jun almost felt like he’d hired a professional caregiver.

Only after he was tucked comfortably into bed did Rong Jun suddenly remember something.

Yan Chen was a prince. Logically, he shouldn’t be this skilled at taking care of others.

“How are you so good at this?”

Yan Chen brushed it off lightly. “I just like taking care of you.”

That answer felt… strange.

Rong Jun narrowed his eyes slightly, suspicion flickering within them. Thinking back, even the night before, the way Yan Chen moved, the way he took care of him afterward, it all felt far too practiced, as if he knew exactly what to do.

As if he had learned it before.

The thought made something tighten in his chest. “…Before me, were you ever with anyone else?” Rong Jun asked.

The moment the words left his mouth, he regretted them. He quickly pulled the blanket over his face, feeling embarrassed.

“Ah, never mind! Don’t answer. I don’t want to know.”

Someone like Yan Chen would naturally have had past relationships.

Yan Chen, however, looked delighted. His eyes lit up as he pulled the blanket down, revealing the “peacock” hiding underneath.

“Are you jealous?”

“No… I’m not…” Rong Jun muttered weakly.

Yan Chen laughed, his voice bright and clear. He pulled Rong Jun into his arms and held him tightly. He had never expected that one day Rong Jun would feel jealous over him, especially when the imagined rival didn’t even exist.

“You’re the only one I’ve ever been with. Every first I’ve had was with you.”

“…Really?” Rong Jun peeked at him, his cheeks still flushed.

Yan Chen brushed his hand across his cheeks and smiled gently.

“I promise.”

Rong Jun still felt a trace of doubt, but hearing his assurance aloud loosened the knot in his chest. His body relaxed, the discomfort fading away quickly.

This wolf… really knows how to steal hearts.