Chapter 115#

Lu Muchi dragged Xia Yang to the small garden. Before he could shake Xia Yang off, Xia Yang pressed into his arms, his boneless hand stroking his chest.

Lu Lin followed and saw Lu Muchi push Xia Yang away, impatiently adjusting his shirt.

The light in the small garden was dim, and a flash of unwillingness passed through Xia Yang’s eyes.

Xia Yang didn’t know about Lin Fengzhi, but whenever Lu Muchi had sex with him, he always blindfolded him.

At first, he thought it was a kink. Later, once when they were halfway through, Lu Muchi got a phone call. Lu Muchi not only answered it but also left him there with a hard-on and walked away.

Xia Yang guessed a little bit.

Later, after one session, taking advantage of Lu Muchi’s good mood, he asked. Lu Muchi answered generously that his lip shape resembled that precious darling.

Xia Yang got jealous. “Does he resemble your precious darling more than I do?”

He was referring to Yan Heqing. Lu Muchi’s gaze instantly cooled. He grabbed Xia Yang by the collar. “Compared to him? You’re not worthy.”

“Get lost immediately. Don’t be an eyesore here. I’ve given you plenty of things. Watch your mouth. Now he is my darling, understand?”

Xia Yang’s face turned ugly instantly. Lu Muchi let go and said coldly, “What, do you need me to find someone to send you home?”

Being chased away so openly, Xia Yang was extremely embarrassed and walked quickly towards the gate.

When Xia Yang was far away, Lu Muchi took out his phone and dialed a number.

“The license plate is—” He told the person on the other end Yan Heqing’s license plate number. “Make it look nice. Let him see it was man-made, and you know the consequences.”

Lu Muchi left, and the small garden became quiet again.

In the shadows of the grapevines, Lu Lin’s eyes were dark. He had already received news that Lu Muchi was preparing a proposal ceremony at the top of Tianwan Mountain.

It seemed to be tonight.

Was this the last thing Yan Heqing wanted to do?

Lu Lin felt it wasn’t that simple.

Yan Heqing wouldn’t come to such a mixed place without reason; there must be something else.

Having sorted out his thoughts, Lu Lin entered the main hall through another door.

At this time, Zhao Weifang was still trying to get close to Yan Heqing.

During this period, he was the one who knew best how much Lu Muchi cared about Yan Heqing. However, he didn’t know the reason. He only thought that since he hadn’t gotten him yet, Lu Muchi was in the novelty phase. He didn’t care how far the two had progressed; he just wanted to build connections.

“Junior, your life will be easy from now on.” Zhao Weifang got a glass of wine for Yan Heqing. “With A-Chi as your backer, you don’t have to worry about any quota recommendations. No wonder you dared to switch to biology.”

It was a consensus that biology majors couldn’t make money.

Zhao Weifang thought Yan Heqing switched to biology because he had Lu Muchi’s financial support.

People couldn’t just have dreams without eating. Only when they were full could they pursue their dreams.

He handed over the wine glass and got to the point. “You probably don’t know yet, I was the one who introduced you to A-Chi.”

Yan Heqing didn’t take it and replied indifferently, “I know.”

Zhao Weifang was thick-skinned and didn’t care. He looked around. “Where did A-Chi go? Why isn’t he back yet?”

Just as he finished speaking, Lu Muchi came back holding a glass of wine. Seeing Zhao Weifang, he raised an eyebrow. “You’re here too.”

Zhao Weifang bowed slightly, smiling ingratiatingly. “Boss Luo’s wine tasting, I have to come.”

Lu Muchi ignored him and went up to smile at Yan Heqing. “Taste this, the wine Luo Song mixed for you.”

Luo Song followed closely.

He had a good relationship with Lu Muchi and knew Yan Heqing’s weight in Lu Muchi’s heart, so his attitude was very friendly. “I’m Luo Song, the owner of Luo Pu Winery.”

Zhao Weifang interjected at the right time. “It’s rare to see Boss Luo mix wine personally. Only you, Junior, have this treatment.”

Lu Muchi knew Yan Heqing didn’t like such words and was worried Yan Heqing would get angry again. Just as he was about to change the subject, unexpectedly, Yan Heqing took the initiative to reach out and take the wine, turned around, and handed it to Zhao Weifang, smiling. “Then I’ll borrow flowers to offer Buddha. This glass is for you, Senior.”

Everyone else was stunned.

Zhao Weifang sensed Lu Muchi’s displeasure, and his smile was a bit forced. “Boss Luo mixed it especially for you, it’s not appropriate…”

Luo Song didn’t mind watching the drama. “Mr. Yan is a distinguished guest, there’s nothing inappropriate.”

Lu Muchi’s eyes grew colder. Zhao Weifang felt like he had thorns in his back, but still didn’t dare to take it.

Until Lu Muchi said indifferently, “If he tells you to drink, just take it.” Only then did he repeatedly thank him, take it, and drink it all in one gulp.

Just as he put down the glass, another glass of wine was handed over. Yan Heqing’s eyes were still curved. “This glass is my toast to you, Senior. Thank you for taking care of me at school.”

Zhao Weifang complained incessantly in his heart. His alcohol tolerance was average. He had drunk a few glasses just now, plus this high-alcohol one, he couldn’t hold on much longer. But since Yan Heqing offered it, he had to take it and drink it down. “Not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning.”

Yan Heqing suddenly looked at Lu Muchi again. “Senior introduced us. Shouldn’t you toast him too?”

These words first scared Zhao Weifang. How could he dare to drink a toast from Lu Muchi! But inevitably, there was a little expectation in his heart. If Lu Muchi toasted him, with so many eyes watching today, his status would be high in the future.

He glanced at Lu Muchi, saying, “That was your fate, it didn’t have much to do with me.”

Lu Muchi, however, figured it out.

Yan Heqing was deliberately getting him drunk. He loathed Zhao Weifang.

Lu Muchi wasn’t surprised. No one looked up to a lackey like Zhao Weifang. Besides, Yan Heqing had always held a grudge about the substitute matter and had no good feelings for Zhao Weifang. He just wanted to go along with Yan Heqing in everything now, so he was happy to cooperate. He turned around and poured a full glass of wine, handing it to Zhao Weifang with a smile. “Don’t say that, I should have toasted you with this glass long ago. You have to give me face and finish it.”

“Of course!” Zhao Weifang was flattered. He took it and downed it without a word.

This was just the beginning. Lu Muchi winked at Luo Song. Luo Song understood and called over many friends to take turns toasting Zhao Weifang.

How could Zhao Weifang dare to refuse? Cup after cup, his face turned redder and redder.

Yan Heqing watched coldly from the side.

Lu Muchi couldn’t stay still anymore. It was rare to spend time with Yan Heqing, and he didn’t want to waste it on Zhao Weifang. He leaned close, his voice low and ambiguous. “Vented your anger? Let’s go somewhere else to chat.”

Yan Heqing didn’t refuse and left with Lu Muchi.

In the distance, Lu Lin looked thoughtfully at the backs of the two walking away. He had taken in all the interactions between Yan Heqing and Zhao Weifang.

He knew Yan Heqing too well. The target this time was that man who was drinking until he was swaying.

He wasn’t dressed formally today, one could even say low-key. He walked to the long table, picked up a glass of wine, looked around, found a young man to chat with, and with a few simple sentences, got the name.

Zhao Weifang, a student at Beijing University.

He was the one who took Lu Muchi to see Yan Heqing.

Having obtained the necessary information, Lu Lin put down his wine glass. He didn’t go to find Yan Heqing but followed Zhao Weifang at a moderate distance.

Yan Heqing wanted revenge on Zhao Weifang; it wouldn’t be as simple as just getting him drunk. He would come back.

Zhao Weifang was completely drunk. He walked swaying with his wine glass, squeezed into a group of small models, and boasted loudly, “I’ll make it next year. Who the hell wants to go to graduate school? I’ll join a big company as soon as I get my diploma. No! I won’t work for others, I’ll start my own business!”

On the other side, Lu Muchi took Yan Heqing to the wine cellar on the second basement floor.

It was full of expensive wine collections.

Lu Muchi pulled out a bottle of red wine and two prepared crystal glasses. “It’s too noisy outside, it’s quiet to drink here.”

Yan Heqing looked around the wine cellar. Judging by the environment, this was where Lu Muchi and Lin Fengzhi had sex in the original text.

He was thoughtful. The plot continued, just with a different partner.

Which meant the car accident could also have a different target.

Yan Heqing quickly withdrew his thoughts. He looked at Lu Muchi. “Is there a restroom here?”

He knew there wasn’t.

There was no restroom in the wine cellar; the nearest one was on the first floor.

“No.” Lu Muchi put down the red wine. “There are many people on the first floor. I’ll take you to the second floor.”

Yan Heqing gave him a strange look. “I’m not a giant baby.”

He turned and went out by himself.

Lu Muchi pressed his tongue heavily against his back molars. He was so used to it that he forgot Yan Heqing was very independent.

He turned back to continue choosing wine.

Yan Heqing left the wine cellar and took the elevator to the first floor.

After searching for a while, he found Zhao Weifang on the terrace on the first floor. Besides Zhao Weifang, there were several other men, all acquaintances. Not worried about anyone secretly filming, their conversation was blunt and explicit.

“Zhao Weifang, you said there were a few pretty girls, why didn’t you bring them?”

Yan Heqing pressed himself against the wall sideways and took out his phone to record.

Zhao Weifang slurred, “President Liu, it’s not that I want to keep you in suspense, it’s really that they are not willing.”

The person he called President Liu sneered. “Whether they are willing or not is none of my business. I want to see the people.”

Several people next to him roared with laughter. They were also drunk, swaying back and forth. “President Liu, didn’t you get a female star? That figure is exciting, yet it couldn’t satisfy you.”

President Liu laughed along. “Had too much spicy food, just want to eat some vegetables. College students are green, interesting to train.” He looked at Zhao Weifang with disgust again. “Why don’t you go call them!”

Zhao Weifang was usually cautious, but today he was drunk. He proudly took out a stack of photos from his pocket. “Don’t rush, President Liu. Take your time to choose. I’ll introduce whoever you like.”

Treating people as commodities for trade seemed like the most ordinary thing in this place.

…

Lu Muchi waited for a long time but Yan Heqing didn’t return. He couldn’t help but go out to find him.

Yan Heqing was a new face and was brought by Lu Muchi. Soon someone told Lu Muchi that Yan Heqing went to the terrace.

Lu Muchi walked very fast. Just as he reached the terrace, someone held his shoulder down.

Lu Muchi frowned and turned back to get angry, but when he saw who it was, his anger disappeared immediately. He was surprised and obedient. “Uncle.”

Lu Lin said indifferently, “Follow me.”

Lu Muchi immediately followed Lu Lin.

Lu Lin took Lu Muchi directly out of the winery to the parking lot. “Phone.”

Lu Muchi obediently took out his phone.

Lu Lin took it and dialed a number. It sounded like he was calling a driver to come over.

Lu Muchi was full of doubts. Lu Lin never participated in such activities. Why did he come today, and without driving—

Could it be with his lover?!

Lu Muchi was curious and asked with a careful smile, “Are you here to drink with friends?”

There was no warmth in Lu Lin’s eyes. “What else is there to do at a winery besides drinking?”

Lu Muchi didn’t dare to say more; the more he said, the more mistakes he made. He waited for Lu Lin to speak, but Lu Lin remained silent, seeming not to return to the winery but waiting for the driver here.

It was obvious he was in a bad mood. Did he quarrel with his lover?

Lu Muchi guessed. Although he was anxious to go back to find Yan Heqing, Lu Lin didn’t speak and didn’t return his phone. He didn’t dare to leave, and couldn’t leave, so he had to stand silently with him.

After a good while, a ringtone finally broke the silence.

The screen flashed—

Qingqing.

Lu Lin then returned it to Lu Muchi. Lu Muchi breathed a sigh of relief and answered the phone impatiently. “Qingqing.”

On the phone, Yan Heqing’s voice was cold. “I’m not feeling well, I’m leaving first.”

Lu Muchi quickly said, “Stay where you are, I’ll come pick you up!”

Yan Heqing had already hung up.

Lu Lin was in a bad mood today and suspected of having a conflict with his lover. Lu Muchi didn’t dare to touch his reverse scale at all and said cautiously, “Uncle, my friend is looking for…”

Lu Lin finally spoke. “Don’t play too late.”

“I know!” Lu Muchi nodded, turned around, and ran towards the winery with big strides.

Lu Lin then went to retrieve his phone. Back in the car, Chu Ziyu was still sleeping. Lu Lin sent a message.

Soon the assistant replied.

[Mr. Lu, it’s arranged.]

At the same time, a familiar figure appeared in the rearview mirror.

Yan Heqing came out.

Lu Lin watched Yan Heqing in the rearview mirror for a good while before rolling up the window.

Not seeing Lu Lin at the parking lot, Lu Muchi breathed a huge sigh of relief. He caught up with Yan Heqing. “Is it your stomach or belly that’s uncomfortable?”

Yan Heqing ignored him, found the car, got in, and tried to start it several times but there was no response. His brow twitched slightly.

Lu Muchi asked knowingly, “What’s wrong?”

Yan Heqing said indifferently, “Can’t start.”

“Probably broken. I’ll find someone to fix it.” Lu Muchi took out his phone. “But the earliest will be tomorrow. There are rooms here. Do you want to stay here or take my car back?”

Lu Muchi knew Yan Heqing wouldn’t choose the former. He had said he wanted to go home early.

Yan Heqing also guessed Lu Muchi’s intention, which was to take him somewhere.

He remained calm. “Take your car.”

Lu Lin didn’t follow the car immediately. The driver arrived. He asked the driver to take Chu Ziyu back, while he drove the car the driver had just brought and drove towards the top of Tianwan Mountain.

——

Arriving at the entrance of Tianwan Mountain, the mountain roads on both sides were lined with blue and white flashing light strips. Yan Heqing rolled down the window and looked at the road sign. “This road doesn’t lead to my place.”

Lu Muchi smiled and sped up the car. “Before going back, I’ll take you to see a beautiful view first.”

Yan Heqing hadn’t determined Lu Muchi’s purpose at this time.

Until they reached the top of the mountain. As soon as he got out of the car, the dark and quiet mountaintop instantly flashed with orange lights all over the ground, and cold fireworks bloomed all around one after another.

“Qingqing, I love you.” Lu Muchi knelt on one knee, holding up the ring, his eyes filled with expectation. “I won’t let you suffer any grievances again. I’ll treat you well for a lifetime. Marry me.”

Yan Heqing recognized this ring.

The parents’ wedding ring that Xu Qiaoyin left behind, Lu Han threw into the trash can, and Lu Muchi picked back up.

In the original text, Lu Muchi used this ring to propose to Lin Fengzhi. Hearing the meaning of this ring, Lin Fengzhi was greatly moved and agreed to the proposal.

Right in front of his grave.

The cold fireworks were still blooming, and the undulating white light reflected on Yan Heqing’s face.

After a moment, he spoke coldly—

“Are you joking? I have a fiancé.”