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When Zhong Mei heard those two words from Zhou Chaosheng, she didn’t know why, but she felt something was strange, and even strangely saw something like “evidence of catching the partner cheating” in the other person.

Once the thought appeared, she immediately shook her head.

Then, absurdly and humorously, she thought, two men, how could it be...

"Yes, it's that kind of event aimed at solving the problem of single college students. I still remember when Senior appeared, the originally dead quiet venue instantly exploded with excitement..."

Zhong Mei was about to continue when Jiang Yuanye’s cough interrupted her from the side. She looked over and found Jiang Yuanye giving her a look, as though hinting at something.

Zhong Mei: "...."

Did Senior's eyes turn bad?

"And then?"

Hearing Zhou Chaosheng’s voice, Zhong Mei's attention turned back to him and she continued, "Then, almost all the girls focused on Senior, and within five minutes, I saw several girls surround him to ask for his WeChat. It was also at that time that I got to know Senior."

The cough came again, this time even louder, making it impossible for Zhong Mei to ignore Jiang Yuanye’s presence.

"Senior, are you not feeling well?" Zhong Mei asked.

In that instant, Jiang Yuanye strongly felt a glaring, obvious gaze directed at him: "...."

"Could it be... you caught a cold? Coughing so loudly."

Jiang Yuanye: "...."

"Yeah, I caught a cold."

He coughed again and turned to Zhong Mei, "Let’s talk later, I’ll take him for a follow-up."

Hearing Jiang Yuanye’s words, Zhong Mei finally realized that the coughing had been intentional, trying to stop her from continuing.

But...

Why?

She couldn’t figure it out, so she nodded in response to Jiang Yuanye’s suggestion, "Alright, we’ll meet another time."

Jiang Yuanye said goodbye and hurriedly pushed Zhou Chaosheng away, his movements quick, as if avoiding something.

Zhong Mei watched the two leave and muttered softly, "Strange."

Ai Qingqing, who had been silently listening to them, finally spoke, "What’s strange, Xiao Mei?"

Zhong Mei came back to her senses, "Nothing."

But secretly she wondered....  Could it be that the other person likes men?

—

The hospital was bustling with people, and the two tall bodyguards dressed in black suits and wearing sunglasses stood out sharply. Add to that the two exceptionally handsome men they were following, and it inevitably drew many curious glances and whispers from others.

Zhou Chaosheng sat quietly in his wheelchair. It wasn’t until Jiang Yuanye pushed him into the special elevator that he slowly spoke, "CEO Jiang, you had quite the colorful college life."

His tone was calm, making it hard to tell if he was mocking or just commenting.

Jiang Yuanye stared at the slowly ascending number above the elevator door, awkwardly saying, "No, it’s all a misunderstanding..."

"Misunderstanding?" Zhou Chaosheng sneered, "What kind of misunderstanding makes you add a classmate’s WeChat at a mixer?"

Jiang Yuanye felt an increasing discomfort in his heart, as if he had been caught in an affair. Even though they weren’t a couple, it felt as if he had to explain himself, as if there were something he needed to clarify.

"No, listen, let me explain... I really didn’t go to the event to get WeChat. Back then, my company was just starting, and I needed to get investments. It so happened that there were alumni I wanted to meet at that time. I just went there to try my luck and see if I could get some investors for the company... Really, if I’m lying, I’m a dog." Jiang Yuanye finished his sentence with three fingers raised to his temple, swearing.

Zhou Chaosheng didn’t think much of it, or rather, he felt nothing after hearing it.

Since they weren’t really a couple, why would he care about the other’s past? And there was no way he would feel jealous. That idea was almost absurd to him.

The reason he said that was just to tease Jiang Yuanye. When he saw Jiang Yuanye trying to explain himself after being misunderstood, he realized that it was actually quite fun to mess with him.

"Baby?"

Seeing that Zhou Chaosheng had remained silent, Jiang Yuanye bent down and brought his head close to his ear.

They both knew what the other was doing.

It was a 0.01% chance that, as Jiang Yuanye spoke, Zhou Chaosheng just happened to turn his head.

In that split second, Jiang Yuanye’s face suddenly enlarged right in front of him.

His nose brushed against the other’s cheek, the distance between them closing. Their breaths intertwined. If either of them shifted just a little bit, they could have kissed right then.

The bodyguards standing behind them had their pupils dilate in shock: !!!

Not only was the "baby" Jiang Yuanye said filled with so much information, but the almost-kiss moment was too much of an impact.

Zhou Chaosheng froze for a moment. His gaze slowly moved from Jiang Yuanye’s slightly red, jelly-like lips to his pupils that had suddenly constricted. He seemed to be caught in a mix of confusion and shock, unable to react.

Finally, Zhou Chaosheng turned his face away, pretending it was nothing, and said, "Oh, I see."

At that moment, the elevator arrived, and the doors slid open.

Jiang Yuanye snapped back to his senses, looking a bit awkward, his fingers tightening on the wheelchair handles as if wishing he could escape to some magic castle right there.

The two remained silent the entire way.

There were still some people in the hospital corridor. After Jiang Yuanye positioned Zhou Chaosheng, he leaned against the wall, playing on his phone.

During this time, neither of them spoke a word.

It wasn’t until Jiang Yuanye pushed Zhou Chaosheng into the office with the "Chief" plaque on the door that the eerie silence was finally broken.

When they knocked and entered, Liang Xingjian, wearing a white lab coat, was sitting at his desk, reviewing a patient’s file. Upon hearing the noise, he took off his glasses and looked up.

When he saw it was Zhou Chaosheng, he paused, then stood up and said, "Chaosheng, why didn’t you tell me you were coming for a follow-up?"

Zhou Chaosheng replied, "I decided to come last minute."

Liang Xingjian’s gaze shifted to the man standing behind Zhou Chaosheng. The moment he looked at him, he was stunned. The feeling was exactly the same as when he first saw Zhou Chaosheng on the operating table—an indescribable, visually apparent handsomeness.

The direct impact of the good looks hit the retina.

Under the bright white lights, the exposed skin around his neck and face was pale as snow. He stood tall, wearing only a white shirt, with the cuffs tucked into black leather boots, highlighting his long, straight legs.

Liang Xingjian quickly withdrew his gaze and hesitated before asking, "And this...?"

Before he could finish his sentence, two voices answered in unison in his ear.

Jiang Yuanye: "A friend."

Zhou Chaosheng: "My boyfriend."

Jiang Yuanye: "....." 

Liang Xingjian: "....." 

The bodyguards: "....."

The most shocked were the bodyguards and Liang Xingjian. The bodyguards couldn’t believe that their young master would say something like that, and Liang Xingjian didn’t expect the young master of the Zhou family would like men.

Jiang Yuanye, who was equally speechless, was the calmest among them. Or rather, he was so numb that he didn’t even know what expression to make.

It’s just a matter of getting used to it.

Jiang Yuanye comforted himself like this in his heart.

Compared to the various expressions from the others, Zhou Chaosheng remained calm and even began to explain for Jiang Yuanye, "He’s a bit shy."

Everyone: "...."

As the stares on him grew stronger, Jiang Yuanye felt an indescribable irritation.

He cleared his throat, covering his mouth with his fist to divert the topic, "Doctor, after Zhou Chaosheng stood up too quickly tonight, it seems that the injury on his leg worsened. Could you please take a look?"

Upon hearing this, Liang Xingjian dropped his curiosity about the gossip, furrowed his brows, and said, "Alright, let me check."

After a brief examination, Liang Xingjian’s brows furrowed deeper.

He took off his disposable gloves and threw them into the trash, then turned to his computer and began typing while speaking, "It’s a bit serious, but the issue isn’t too big. Just make sure to be more careful. A situation like tonight can’t happen again."

After finishing typing, Liang Xingjian clicked on the mouse to print out the prescription.

"Chaosheng, I’ll prescribe some medicine for you to take for a few days. For the medication, take it morning and night. After two weeks, we’ll see how it’s doing. If anything comes up, just call me."

He paused for a moment, then added with concern, "Also, when you go to the bathroom or take a shower, try to have someone help you. Never do it alone, and don’t let the wound get wet."

His words carried an unspoken message: don’t be stubborn.

Zhou Chaosheng: "...."

"Okay, thank you."

Jiang Yuanye thoughtfully rubbed his chin.

When Liang Xingjian handed him the prescription, Jiang Yuanye grabbed it first, smiling as he said, "Thank you, Doctor. We’ve noted that. Is there anything else we need to watch out for?"

Liang Xingjian hesitated as he glanced at Zhou Chaosheng. Seeing that he said nothing, he then proceeded to list the precautions one by one.

"The pharmacy is on the first floor. Take the elevator down, and you’ll find it after walking to the left."

Jiang Yuanye nodded, smiled, and politely thanked him, before turning to push Zhou Chaosheng out.

As the door softly closed behind them, Liang Xingjian sat back in his swivel chair, his lashes dropping to cover the suspicion and confusion in his eyes.

That look Zhou Chaosheng gave him before turning around...

Was it a warning?

What was it warning him about?

He thought for a while, then remembered Zhou Chaosheng’s earlier words, "Boyfriend."

Once he figured it out, Liang Xingjian suddenly laughed.

He hadn’t expected that after Zhou Chaosheng lost his memory, he had changed so much, almost like a completely different person.

—

Half an hour later, Jiang Yuanye drove Zhou Chaosheng home.

By the time they arrived, it was already 10:35 PM.

When Jiang Yuanye came to his house again, he acted as casually as if it were his own home. Without any hesitation, he entered the kitchen, opened the cabinets and fridge, took out the fresh ingredients and noodles that the housekeeper had put in earlier, and then spent quite a while in the semi-open kitchen washing vegetables, turning on the stove, boiling water, and preparing the meal.

Zhou Chaosheng sat at the dining table, watching Jiang Yuanye, who was wearing an apron and cooking noodles under the light. For a moment, he couldn’t tell if this was his home or Jiang Yuanye’s.

After a while, he didn’t bother with Jiang Yuanye and took out his phone to start dealing with the work emails from the day.

He didn’t know how long had passed when he smelled the rich aroma of beef.

Soon enough, Jiang Yuanye brought a bowl to the table.

The porcelain bowl was placed lightly but firmly on the table with a clink.

"It’s ready, eat while it’s hot."

Jiang Yuanye’s voice came from above him.

Before him, a bowl of rich and delicious noodle soup appeared.

The fragrant steam rushed to his nose, causing him to be slightly dazed, "Is this for me?"

Jiang Yuanye pulled out a chair and sat across from him. "Who else would I give it to?"

Seeing Zhou Chaosheng not moving, he smiled and said, "Why are you still staring? Eat up, and if you don’t like it, at least give me a couple of bites. You should eat something, or the medicine will irritate your stomach on an empty stomach."

Zhou Chaosheng was silent for a moment.

He slowly lifted his gaze, noticing the warm glow of the crystal chandelier above Jiang Yuanye’s head, which cast a soft light. When Jiang Yuanye smiled, he unexpectedly showed a pair of dimples.

So Jiang Yuanye had dimples...

From the eight years they’d known each other until now, this was the first time Zhou Chaosheng had noticed.

He lowered his gaze again, looking at the soup in front of him, which was not only fragrant but also visually appealing. He picked up his chopsticks, blew on the noodles, and took a bite.

The noodles had good texture, the broth was delicious, the beef tender and flavorful, and the vegetables fresh and crisp... It was a bit unexpected.

Finally, he softly said, "Thank you, it’s very good."

Jiang Yuanye froze for a moment, and a satisfied light gleamed in his eyes. He happily said, "You’re welcome. If you like it, I can cook for you like this in the future."

Zhou Chaosheng lowered his head, eating slowly. After hearing that, he thought to himself:

Perhaps there won’t be a future for that.

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