But there was really no other way, so in the end all I could say was, "It doesn't look good if you don't smile..."

Upon hearing this, Jing Baisen pursed his lips even more coldly.

Liu Nian didn't return the phone to Jing Baisen. He just kept holding it and would occasionally hand it to Jing Bailin so that Jing Bailin could take more photos for them.

In none of the photos, Jing Baisen is smiling.

Liu Nian didn't force him; whenever he saw a beautiful view, he would hand his phone to Jing Bolin.

Finally, one day, Liu Nian was looking at the camera, and Jing Baisen was looking at Liu Nian.

Jing Bolin saw the two people on his phone, paused for a moment, and then quickly took a picture of the scene.

But after taking the picture, he didn't dare show it to his older brother.

Liu Nian noticed that something was wrong with Jing Bolin, so he went over and took the phone.

Jing Baisen was unaware of anything, so he just sat there.

After glancing at the photo, Liu Nian looked directly at Jing Baisen.

Jing Baisen sat there with a cold and distant look in his eyes, as if he didn't care about anything.

She is completely different from the person in the photo.

Liu Nian smiled as he looked at the photo, and then walked straight toward Jing Baisen.

Jing Baisen noticed that something was off with Liu Nian and guessed that it was because of the photo from earlier.

He asked to see that photo, but Liu Nian refused.

Jing Baisen wondered, what could I possibly capture on camera?

The three of them took photos, flew kites, and had a picnic together.

I wasn't overly happy, but I was definitely in a good mood.

It wasn't until almost everyone had left that Liu Nian finally considered going back.

Jing Bolin had already started yawning, but Jing Bosen seemed to be in a very good mood.

Liu Nian looked at Jing Baisen's phone and said, "Let's go."

Jing Baisen listened to him and went back with him.

The two walked back together, one looking at the photos on her phone, the other looking at the other person.

After getting into the car, Jing Baisen asked him, "What are you looking at?"

Liu Nian showed him a photo on his phone.

This photo was the first one Jing Bolin took for them.

The two sat together, without any intimate behavior, as if they were completely unrelated.

Even if they didn't fall for each other, both of them had extremely gentle features, and if you looked closely, you could see a slight resemblance between them.

Jing Baisen didn't think there was anything special about the photo, but Liu Nian said, "Why don't we print it out when we get back and put it by our bedside?"

Since Liu Nian had spoken, Jing Baisen didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Seeing that he had agreed, Liu Nian was satisfied and exited the photo album. He handed his phone to Jing Baisen and wanted to drive back quickly.

But looking at Jing Baisen about to drive, Liu Nian felt that something was not right.

Was Jing Baisen driving you here too?

Suddenly remembering something, Liu Nian looked out of the car again and saw someone carrying a camping cart that looked like it was about to fall apart, running frantically towards the two of them.

As he ran, Jing Bolin shouted, "I haven't gotten on the bus yet! I haven't gotten on the bus yet!"

Liu Nian looked on, feeling both amused and exasperated.

When Jing Bolin ran over, he was already so tired that he was gagging a little.

He looked at Liu Nian and Jing Baisen with a sorrowful expression.

Liu Nian then remembered Jing Bolin. Feeling both apologetic and amused, he quickly asked Jing Bolin to bring it up.

Jing Bolin's eyes were still filled with resentment, but when he saw his eldest brother, who looked like he had been disturbed, he was speechless.

He felt as if he might have been better off not catching up at all.

Just as he had said, Liu Nian went back and found a photo printing shop online, picked out a few photos, and sent them to them.

A few days later, Liu Nian was lying on the bed, moving his legs which were chained together, looking at the photos that had been mailed to him.

After looking at them one by one, Liu Nian still felt that the first one was the most pleasing to the eye.

So, as planned, Liu Nian framed the photo and placed it on his bedside table.

As soon as Jing Baisen got back, he saw that photo.

He couldn't see what was so special about the photo that made Liu Nian like it so much.

Liu Nian moved his legs to make room for Jing Baisen, causing the chains to rattle slightly.

Jing Baisen thought the chain was in the way, so he tidied it up a bit and put it at the foot of the bed.

After he finished, he went to look at Liu Nian's ankle.

The chain was already quite light, but it still left a mark on Liu Nian's ankle.

Jing Baisen gently stroked Liu Nian's ankle, his eyes filled with heartache, and asked, "Does your foot still hurt?"

Liu Nian seemed to have gotten used to Jing Baisen's behavior. He moved his leg and said, "It doesn't hurt that much, it just looks a little scary."

Jing Baisen listened without saying anything more.

Then they just looked at the man chained up, seeing his willing submission, as if it didn't matter if he were chained up for life.

Liu Nian looked at Jing Baisen, feeling something was off, and asked him, "What's wrong with you?"

Jing Baisen released his ankle.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Liu Nian yawned and said, "Why don't we go to sleep together? I finished several orders today and I'm really a little tired."

Actually, Liu Nian was already planning to go to sleep when he said those words.

The reason I told Jing Baisen was simply to tell him.

He had very low demands of Jing Baisen, and Jing Baisen met them, which is why Liu Nian was exceptionally docile.

So docile...it feels a little unreal.

As he spoke, Liu Nian turned over again, intending to fall asleep like that.

The chains that had just been tidied up were now a little messed up because of his action.

Jing Baisen rarely forces him to do anything anymore; whenever Liu Nian tells him to go to sleep, he just goes to sleep.

Liu Nian was very satisfied that Jing Baisen obediently turned off the lights.

He was so satisfied that he felt it didn't matter if Jing Baisen didn't believe him or if Jing Baisen planned to keep him tied down for life.

Thinking about the end, Liu Nian just wanted to fall asleep.

Before we knew it, half a year had passed.

The first thing Fang Xiao did upon returning from abroad was to inquire about Liu Nian's whereabouts.

What happened back then didn't teach him any lessons, which emboldened him.

After all, he always felt that he was the one who had harmed Liu Nian.