WangXian Forever Book 8

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XiChen had a problem.

Little Ke-ai was the sweetest, most adorable little piggy ever, really, his friendly disposition was unmatched...until SniZiDian came along.

She zapped towards XiChen and was wrapped around his arm in joy, hearts instead of eyes as she stared adoringly back at him. XiChen too, was in heaven as he petted her with his free hand, rubbing nose to snout with pure love.

And then there was a single inquiring 'oink'.

The snout of Ke-ai popped up from the folds of his robes and looked eagerly at the new guest...and then, the little piggy realised he had competition. He snuffled up, sitting on his hind legs and made eye contact with the new usurper, the cuckoo in his nest.

Poor XiChen was caught in the middle of a very aggressive staring contest.

Which SniZiDian was going to win, because she could unwind her body while raising her head up and keeping it there, maintaining the stare. Poised to attack, she didn't count on the little piggy going first.

Piggy bit snake.

Snake coiled around piggy.

Piggy keeps biting.

Snake lets go.

Ape bursts in on the scene and throws those two out.

Snake = 0

Piggy = 0

Ape = 1

To be fair, Jiang Cheng had the most to be upset about.

XiChen hugged him tightly, whispering words of comfort and ignoring the threatening hisses and oinks.

"That's a regular zoo you have there...Xichen-Ge." Wei Ying said brightly, walking past with Lan Zhan.

"A-Xian...please...I thought you were working on a cure?" XiChen asked him.

He didn't really mind this change, though at night things got a bit tense in bed, but on the whole, it was like a slumber party with the added mystery of who was going to make it through the night.

What he loved about Jiang Cheng was, normally he was quite reticent in the hugging department, but with these longer limbs he was adept at holding on better than a koala. His hugs were full body ones and XiChen rather enjoyed them.

"I am!" Wei Ying defended himself. "It's just that I haven't managed to finish making Zago's lollipops yet, and we're still thinking about what to do with Rumi's problem. And aside from all that, JingYi and Zhitiao announced their wedding date, which is only a few months away now, so it's a bit tight."

"I hope Jiang Cheng is top on that list." XiChen insisted.

"How about near? Near is good, right?" Wei Ying hedged.

Lan Zhan wrapped a possessive arm around his waist and looked at his brother.

"Not sure why Xiongzhang is in such a rush. I see no apparent changes. And the peace is rather welcome."

While Wei Ying’s laughter rang out across the area, XiChen had an even harder time holding a murderous ape in place. He bared his fangs at the two immortals and Lan Zhan led them away quickly.

They walked into the Jingshi and Lan Zhan sat down at their little table. He held his arms out for Wei Ying, who settled in his lap straddling him.

Lan Zhan hugged him back, feeling something settle inside his heart.

"We should make a decision about Rumi." Wei Ying said, closing his eyes.

"Mn."

"We should talk to him."

"Mn."

"Explain things."

"Mn."

"Let him know that we love him and this is for his protection. Nothing else."

"Mn."

"Aren't you going to say anything else?" Wei Ying asked him, sleepy now.

"Wei Ying has already decided...he just did not know it yet." Lan Zhan’s calm voice washed over him, soothing them both.

"What do you mean?" Wei Ying asked him, eyes staying closed now.

Lan Zhan rubbed his back in an even way, meticulously relaxing his body as they spoke.

"We both know that Hui Gai is right. If not now, then some time in the future, it is only a matter of time before someone comes for him. Better we find out what it is before anyone else because we have the advantage right now."

"I know." Wei Ying sighed. "And you're right. It's the right thing to do...if it wasn't so hard."

"We can explain to him. Talking about it is the best way. Voice our concerns." Lan Zhan carried on speaking. "Sleep now...we will talk to him in the evening with Little Rabbit."

"Okay, my love." Wei Ying kissed as far as he could reach which was Lan Zhan’s neck, and then he fell asleep.

Lan Zhan held him a while longer because any time Wei Ying was in his arms, it was the best time for him. He had missed this togetherness, the food for his soul.

Maybe he too could lie down next to him for a while.

The work could wait.

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A few hours later, there were sweet kisses on his face, waking him up.

"You never sleep during the day!" Wei Ying crowed with delight. "You're not ill." He checked Lan Zhan’s temperature with the back of his hand. "So go on, admit it. I have changed you, my love."

"For the better." Lan Zhan flipped them over and crashed their lips together.

This nap had been just what he needed and now he was feeling quite refreshed and ready to go.

He could never get enough of kissing this beautiful man, the way his too-soft lips curved into warm kisses, the hot slide of his tongue sparring with his own, how their movements complimented each other and fit so seamlessly well together.

This lover's dance was a feast of delight, drawing strength and hope from one another. Wei Ying pressed himself higher against toned muscles that astonished him every time.

Lan Zhan was so strong, it never failed to turn him on. And now, Wei Ying was just as strong too.

Playfully, he flipped them over again, his teeth sinking into Lan Zhan’s bottom lip, making him growl. Wei Ying shivered, excitement warring with anticipation as their teeth teeth clashed.

He could kiss Lan Zhan for hours.

And the best part was, he had every right to.

There was a knock on the door and the sound of food being put down on trays.

And then, the unmistakable sound of laughing children.

Wei Ying gazed deeply and unblinkingly into golden eyes rimmed with disappointment.

"Let's tell them after dinner." He said, holding out his hand.

"Mn." In one movement, Lan Zhan was up and standing next to him.

The door opened and Li XiWang and Rumi entered, smiles on their faces.