Yan Xi received a message from Pang Hao early this morning that their senior brother Zhao Xuanlin had arrived in Lin'an.
For convenience, the four masters and apprentices met at the restaurant under Yan Xi's name.
The eldest senior brother, Zhao Xuanlin, is 28 years old this year and is the young master of the famous Phoenix Villa in the world.
His facial features are three-dimensional and deep, his pupils are amber, and his nose is high. He looks a bit like a mixed-race person.
According to Pang Hao, Zhao Xuanlin's grandmother was once the most beautiful woman in the Western Regions, but perhaps because his grandfather's genes were too strong, Zhao Xuanlin's parents both looked like people from the Central Plains. Who knew that in his case, he would have a bit of a combination of Chinese and Western styles.
If his parents weren't so loving, they would probably have fallen out over his appearance.
Lou Jinchuan prepared a table full of dishes to welcome him. Zhao Xuanlin took a bite and his eyes lit up and he praised it highly.
"Master wrote to me saying that Third Junior Brother's cooking skills are the best in the world. I was skeptical at first, thinking that Master was exaggerating and trying to trick me into coming back quickly. But now that I've tasted it, I find that no one can match it." Zhao Xuanlin smiled brightly.
Pang Hao played with his wine glass, his brows full of pride. He snorted coldly, "When have I ever lied to you? You just don't believe me. How can you blame me?"
Hearing this, Zhao Xuanlin chuckled, "Yes, yes, Master has never lied to me. It's me who doesn't know what's good for me."
"Hehe... I'm glad you know." Pang Hao raised his eyebrows and then smiled with satisfaction.
Zhao Xuanlin looked at him, curled his lips slightly, and picked up some food for him, "Master, you eat some food. I just tried this, it's really delicious."
Yan Xi and Lou Jinchuan, who had become the background, looked at each other silently.
Yan Xi: Do you feel that there is something wrong with Master and Senior Brother?
Lou Jinchuan: Yes.
Yan Xi nodded slightly: I think so too.
Yan Xi looked at Zhao Xuanlin who kept picking up food for Pang Hao, then looked at the small hill in Pang Hao's bowl, and silently touched his flat stomach.
He hadn't even taken a bite or two, so why did he suddenly feel like he couldn't eat anymore?
Perhaps noticing his two junior brothers were quiet, Zhao Xuanlin shifted his gentle gaze from Pang Hao and looked questioningly at the two men who were only eating rice. "Junior brothers, why don't you eat any vegetables? How can you just eat rice? Don't be so restrained just to welcome me."
Yan Xi: “…” I want to eat the vegetables too, but… you have already given them to Master.
Lou Jinchuan, who was forced to restrain himself: "..."
After a dinner with four masters and apprentices, Yan Xi and Lou Jinchuan were not worthy of having names at all, and it felt like they were redundant.
After eating and drinking to their heart's content, Zhao Xuanlin looked at the bustling streets despite the absence of a curfew, feeling somewhat emotional. He then smiled and said to Pang Hao, "Master, I haven't been to Lin'an for a long time. Can you take me out to have a look?"
Pang Hao seemed very indulgent and agreed without hesitation, "Okay."
Zhao Xuanlin's eyebrows curved, and he caught a glimpse of the two people behind him. He paused and asked, "Are you two junior brothers going too?"
Yan Xi was very considerate and gave an awkward but polite smile, "I'm sorry, Senior Brother, it's getting late. I have to return home as soon as possible. I can't continue to accompany you and Master."
"I also have some things to take care of, so I won't disturb the reunion between Senior Brother and Master." Lou Jinchuan continued.
"Is that so?" Zhao Xuanlin showed regret on his face, but he heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. "Then Master and I won't take up your time. Master, let's go."
Pang Hao nodded and smiled slightly, "Xiao Jin, Xi'er, your senior brother and I will go first."
The two went downstairs, walked side by side, and disappeared into the bustling street.
Only Yan Xi and Lou Jinchuan were left in the room.
Lou Jinchuan closed the doors and windows, and after confirming that no one was around, he hugged Yan Xi from behind and rubbed him affectionately, "Brother, I haven't seen you for half a month, I miss you so much."
Yan Xi looked up at him, her delicate eyes slightly curved, "Me too, I've wanted to come to you several times these days, but for safety reasons, I had to hold back."
Hearing this, Lou Jinchuan fell silent for a moment, then muttered, "I'm sorry, Senior Brother. For my sake, I always make you so cautious."
"What apologies should we say to each other? For you, I'm happy to do it." Yan Xi turned around, held his face, and looked at him gently.
Lou Jinchuan was stunned for a moment, his brows relaxed, his eyes brightened, and he hugged her tighter, "For you, I am happy to do it too."
If his senior brother can endure all this for him, why can't he endure the pain of separation and longing?
Rather than having a fearful, secret love affair that cannot be seen in public, he would rather suffer for a few years. When he is fully grown and able to protect himself and his senior brother, wouldn't it be better to be together for a long time?
Thinking of this, Lou Jinchuan made up his mind.
Brother, wait for me to come back, wait for me... to grow up.
The two of them stayed together for a while, and Yan Xi, who hadn't eaten much for dinner, felt hungry again.
Lou Jinchuan had anticipated this and took him to the backyard of the restaurant, where he cooked a special meal for him, all of which were his favorite dishes.
Yan Xi ate with great satisfaction, her belly bulging.
At the time of parting, Lou Jinchuan felt a little reluctant, "Brother, can you come over often in the next month?"
The boy looked a little pitiful, and Yan Xi couldn't bear to refuse, "Yeah... okay."
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