Chapter 1346: REALLY LOVED THE MAN
LUO YANâS eyes went wide. For a second, he wasnât sure if he had heard Shen Ji Yun right. He stared at him, searching his face for any hint that he might be joking. Then he saw the corner of Shen Ji Yunâs mouth lift, and his blue eyes curve into happy crescents. That was when he knew Shen Ji Yun was telling the truth. A rush of joy flooded through him. He jumped on the spot, then threw his arms around Shen Ji Yun again, holding him tight. All the worry from before melted away. His father had given his approval. Everything was going to be okay.
"Really, Brother Ji Yun?" he asked, just to be sure. "Youâre not joking with me, are you?"
Shen Ji Yun chuckled and pulled him closer, his arms tightening around Luo Yan like he wanted to press them together until there was no space left between them. "I wouldnât joke about this. Your father gave his approval. He didnât look too happy about it, but he still did."
Luo Yan felt like crying, but his happiness and relief were much stronger. So he laughed instead. "You must have given one heck of a speech to get Dad to agree that fast."
"No," Shen Ji Yun said, pressing his face into the crook of Luo Yanâs neck. "I just told him the truth."
Luo Yan blinked at that answer. It was unexpected, but also very Shen Ji Yun. He wasnât one to dress up his words or make big declarations. He just said what he felt, plain and simple. So if his father had agreed after hearing Shen Ji Yun speak like that, it meant the honesty must have reached him. His father must have finally seen how much Shen Ji Yun truly loved him. The thought made Luo Yanâs chest feel warm all over again.
He pulled back a little and decided to give Shen Ji Yun a small reward. He cupped his cheeks and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. Shen Ji Yunâs eyes went wide for a second, but Luo Yan saw the way his pupils dilated. He watched as Shen Ji Yunâs gaze grew unfocused, the clear want to kiss him back written all over his face. But before he could, a voice cut in from beside them.
"Why are you two hugging?"
Bai Yeâs childish voice made them jump apart. Luo Yan looked down at his little cousin, his face feeling warm. He had been so happy that he forgot Bai Ye was still in the room. He hoped the kid hadnât seen the kiss. It wasnât that there was anything wrong with showing affection, but Bai Ye was young. He was still at an impressionable age. So Luo Yan knew he had to be more careful around him.
Luo Yan pushed down the awkwardness he was feeling and crouched down to Bai Yeâs level. He smiled at his little cousin. "Because I was really happy to see Brother Ji Yun. Thatâs just what people do when someone theyâve been missing finally shows up."
Bai Ye tilted his head. "Didnât Brother Ji Yun come to the party last night?"
His little cousin stared at him like he was trying to figure out why Luo Yan was acting like they hadnât seen each other in weeks.
Luo Yanâs smile nearly faltered. Why did Bai Ye have to be so perceptive at such a young age? He didnât know how to answer, so he just ruffled his little cousinâs hair instead.
"People could hug when they wanted, Xiao Ye. It doesnât have to mean anything big."
He pulled Bai Ye into a quick hug to prove his point, hoping the topic would just drift away on its own.
"Hmm... okay, but you were hugging him a lot tighter than you hug me," Bai Ye said, squinting up at them suspiciously.
Bai Ze burst out laughing. "Heâs got you there, Xiao Yan."
Luo Yan decided not to respond to what his younger cousin said. With Bai Ye, it would only turn into a long, endless conversation. So he stood up and changed the subject instead. "Come on, Xiao Ye, do you want to play with Brother Ji Yun? Heâs way better than Brother Ze."
Shen Ji Yun raised an eyebrow but didnât argue.
"Hey, I heard that," Bai Ze called out. "For your information, Iâm way better at console games than he is."
Bai Ye narrowed his eyes, glancing back and forth between his brother and Shen Ji Yun like he was trying to figure out who was actually telling the truth. As if he finally decided what to do, he announced, "Then Iâll play with whoever wins."
This time, Luo Yan was the one who laughed. He gave Shen Ji Yun a playful shove toward where Bai Ze was sitting in front of the large monitor. "Go on, Brother Ji Yun. Show Xiao Ye here what youâve got."
Shen Ji Yun glanced at him, then reached over and gave Luo Yanâs cheek a light pinch, a helpless smile on his face. After that, he walked over to where Bai Ze was sitting. Bai Ye quickly followed to watch the match. Luo Yan headed back to the couch and sat down between his brothers again.
"So I take it everything went well?" Luo Ren asked, keeping his voice low so only his two brothers could hear.
Luo Yan turned to his brother, a bright smile spreading across his face. "Yeah."
Luo Ren studied his brotherâs face for a moment. He wondered if their father had at least made Shen Ji Yun work for it. But then he figured it didnât really matter, as long as Luo Yan was happy. "Good for you."
Luo Jin let out a short snort. "I told you that guy would do whatever it takes to make sure he and Yan get the familyâs approval."
Luo Yan just laughed at that. His eyes drifted to Shen Ji Yun, who was focused and serious as he battled Bai Ze in a fighting game. Just watching him like this, doing something so normal, made Luo Yanâs chest feel full. He couldnât help but smile.
Yeah, he really loved this man.