Lian Zhinan went home with his red eyes. When he saw the Butler waiting for him inside, he was instantly filled with grievance and tears started to pooled down on his cheeks.
"Grandpa…"
Seeing him like this, the face of the old man darkened. He looked at Lian Zhinan and took him into his arms.
"Hush, tell grandpa who bullied you."
But before he could answer, Chu Yan appeared behind him. Lian Zhinan stiffened and kept his mouth shut. He couldn't stop rubbing his fingers.
His fingers were long and skinny, pale and flawless. Having been pampered in the past, there are no calluses in his hands. But the redness and strange mark was eye-catching. Butler Zhao stared at his finger a few more times.
His expression darkened as a conclusion formed in his mind. He drifted his eyes to Chu Yan and was meet by the cold gaze of the latter.
"Xiao Lian, you should sleep at this time. Mei Xue and Shao Pei, bring the young master upstairs."
Lian Zhinan nodded and immediately went with the maids. He almost staggered pacing his steps and the boy was definitely scared and frightened. The two maids supported him. After they left, Butler Zhao stared at Chu Yan.
"Sir, I know that Xiao Lian is young, if he offended you, I will apologize in his behalf. There's no need for him to be punished."
Butler Zhao worked in the Chu Mansion for decades, and he even witnessed how Chu Yan grew from a young man to a mature person he was right now. He also treated Chu Yan as his child, and he understands his behavior the most. He wasn't the type to be tempted by beauties, but this specific beauty had an extreme and unique charm, Butler Zhao wouldn't be shocked if Chu Yan had thoughts about Lian Zhian.
But Lian Zhinan is a child! And taking care of him, Butler Zhao had grown fondness to the young man.
Chu Yan isn't bothered by his remarks, his expression was still calm and stable, if the veins clenching on his fist would be ignored.
He sneered and smiled mockingly, "Butler, have you forgotten your identity? What qualifications do you have to mess with my decision?"
"Sir, Xiao Lian is the younger brother of your friend, he wasn't even an adult, how could you have nasty idea about him…"
"Lian Zhinan will be an adult soon. And supporting him wouldn't benefit me. Isn't proper to collect something from him?"
Chu Yan was only a little interested in the young man, Lian Zhinan. Just like he was with the cars, clothes or places, he believed that he would soon get over with it. Chu Yan isn't the type to be swayed by appearance, mostly useless and coward. But who made Lian Zhinan attractive? An attractiveness that broke the foundation of the cold-hearted Chu Yan. An interest grew deeper and intense, Chu Yan could only follow his instinct to grabbed and own that boy.
If he obtained the boy, maybe, his interest will disappear. Then… isn't better?
He believed that with his threat, the old butler would back out, but the things get unexpectedly turned.
Butler Zhao stared at the man in front of him. His gentle face turned twisted and there is a severe vexation floated into those pupils, gnashing his teeth, he demanded, "Sir, Xiao Lian wasn't prepared to be your toy, please spare him, in consideration for my loyalty to your family in my entire life."
"Butler Zhao, you aren't this stupid in the past. Lian Zhinan isn't your grandson or relatives; thus, you don't have to be responsible for him. In also regards to your loyalty, I wouldn't settle this account tonight." Chu Yan paused, remembering something, he added, "I remembered that you have a bedridden grandson that needed medication, right? If you lost this job, what would happen?"
Butler Zhao's eyes widened, hearing his words. He knew that Chu Yan was a ruthless person, but he couldn't believe he would also be ruthless towards him. And recalling his weak grandchild, his face rather turned uglier. In fact, the reason he was protective of Lian Zhinan is because he reminds him of his grandson. Weak and fragile, but also sweet and determined.
He forced himself to respond, "Yes, sir. I'm sorry."
Chu Yan smiled and went upstairs.
Perhaps, because of the big blow Lian Zhinan had experience in the restaurant, he became more withdrawn and silent. Always staring at nowhere and wiping his fingers several times, as if he was seeing something disgusting. He was weak in mind and now experiencing severe shock, he was obviously more terrified.
And the big bad dog definitely noticed his state and didn't bother him for the following days. Lian Zhinan doesn't like school but staying in the same house with the wild dog, of course, Lian Zhinan would choose the latter more.
Chu Yan pretended not to noticed and put his mind on work.
"You say, isn't I'm depressed now? Am I performing the task correctly?"
Lian Zhinan lazily lay down on his bed. He doesn't need to go to class this time and instead of meeting that wild dog downstairs, he willingly spent his time sleeping.
The system snorted, [The plot is already messy, and what's the point of your depression? Isn't better to just die to avoid be eaten by that wolf? What's taking you so long?]
"Have you forgotten? Lian Zhinan's brother is still alive, how could he end his life?"
System 069 hesitantly agreed. In the original plot, Lian Chen died in prison and triggered Lian Zhinan to leave the world. However, Lian Zhinan had no news about Lian Chen, obviously, he isn't dead because of Chu Yan.
[Ancestor, I think it is still better to leave this world, right? Chu Yan, that mad dog, how could he be so wicked?]
"Don't worry, he won't make a move on me yet."
Lian Zhinan was confident about himself. Chu Yan is a wild dog and deserve to be beaten, but that wild dog isn't thirsty and hungry for the time being. Before he could eat his snack, Lian Zhinan will finish his task and leave the world.
It just that…
"The package has arrived, you can now wear the ring."
Lian Zhinan who supposedly sneaked some food to his room almost lost his soul seeing Chu Yan sitting in the living room.
And what about the package? After trying the ring several times, Chu Yan wasn't satisfied of the design and decided to customize some details. But isn't the package supposed to arrived two months? How come it was here!
Chu Yan all of a sudden stood up, slowly walking towards the stunned youth, and answered all the questions in his mind.
"You will be an adult next week, this is my gift."
[….]
"....."
What a fucking gift? Must as well just called it a fucking engagement ring!
This dog man!