Minchan: Fighting The Storms With You

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As the concert came to a close, the energy in the arena slowly ebbed, leaving behind a sense of lingering emotions. The lights dimmed, and the crowd began to disperse, but Seungmin, Han, and the two mysterious boys—Lino and Jungkook—remained in the VIP section. During the concert, Seungmin had subtly let Lino and Jungkook know that they were close friends of Chan, sparking a brief but warm conversation.

After the final song, Seungmin turned to the boys. "Hey, since you're fans, how about meeting Chan in person? We're heading to see him now."

Jungkook's eyes lit up. "That would be amazing! Lino would love that, right?" he asked, turning to Lino, who nodded shyly.

Seungmin grinned. "Great! Follow us then."

They made their way backstage to the green room, Seungmin and Han leading the way while Jungkook and Lino followed. Outside the door, Seungmin and the others waited while Han stepped inside to check on Chan. He found Chan sitting in a chair, still in his concert attire, his eyes filled with anticipation and dread.

As Han entered, Chan looked up at him with wide, questioning eyes. "Did you see him, Han? Was it Minho? Was it really him?"

Han hesitated for a moment, then nodded, though his expression was uncertain. "He looked like Minho, Chan, but... there was something different. He's not exactly the same. I don't know what to think."

Chan lowered his head, tears spilling onto his pants as his shoulders shook with silent sobs. Han quickly moved to his side, patting his back in a comforting gesture.

"But we'll find out, Chan," Han reassured him softly. "We're not going to leave you to handle this alone like we did five years ago. We're here for you."

Chan didn't respond, the tears continuing to fall. Han stayed by his side, giving him the time he needed to compose himself.

A few minutes later, Seungmin entered the room with Lino and Jungkook. Lino, looking shy and a bit nervous, hid behind Jungkook, only poking his head out occasionally to sneak a glance at Chan. Chan, wiping away the remnants of his tears, forced a smile as he greeted them.

As they were about to say their goodbyes, Chan couldn't resist the urge to hug Lino. He pulled him into a gentle embrace, and as he held him close, something clicked deep within him. It felt familiar—so achingly familiar. It felt like Minho. It was Minho, Chan knew it in his heart. But he kept his thoughts to himself, too overwhelmed to speak.

Han, noticing the emotion in Chan's eyes, knew they had to act. He quickly came up with an idea. "We didn't book a room, and with the concert, everywhere is fully booked. We might have to crash at your place, Chan," he said, half-joking, though there was a serious undertone.

Seungmin raised an eyebrow at Han but remained silent, sensing there was more to Han's suggestion.

Before Chan could respond, a voice piped up from behind Jungkook. "You can stay with us!" Lino said, his voice muffled but clear.

Jungkook chuckled and ruffled Lino's hair. "Yeah, come live with us! We have plenty of room."

Seungmin, curious, asked, "You do? What, do you live in a mansion or something?"

Jungkook laughed. "Actually, yes, it's kind of a mansion," he said, grinning. "I haven't formally introduced myself yet. I'm Lee Jungkook. Our family owns Lee Enterprises."

He handed Seungmin a business card, who stared at it in shock. "The famous Lee Enterprises of London?" Seungmin asked, his voice filled with disbelief.

Jungkook nodded, still grinning. "That's the one."

Lino, clearly embarrassed by Jungkook's bragging, punched him lightly on the arm. "He likes to show off," Lino said, making everyone in the room laugh.

"So, are you guys coming?" Jungkook asked, looking at Chan expectantly.

Han quickly answered for them. "Obviously. Chan, you should come too. After all, we're all Koreans here."

Jungkook looked at Chan, who nodded and smiled, though his eyes still held that lingering sadness. "Yeah, I'll come," Chan agreed softly.

Jungkook and Lino prepared to leave, and Jungkook said, "We'll head out first. I'll text Chan the address. I'm really happy we could invite you."

As they left, the room fell quiet again. Chan watched the door close behind them, then turned to Han. "The Lee Enterprise?" he asked, still processing everything that had just happened.

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"I have no idea about any famous Lee Enterprise of London. Do you, Chan?" Han asked, genuinely puzzled.

Chan shook his head. "No clue." 

Seungmin laughed. "It's because you are not into business. Maybe ask Hyunjin—he'd probably be ashamed that his husband, Han Jisung, doesn't know about the famous Lee Enterprises of London. I hear Korea earns a significant amount of foreign money because of them."

Chan's curiosity was piqued. "Do you think they're somehow related to Mr. Lee? Minho's father or his family?"

Seungmin thought for a moment, then shook his head. "As far as I know, they don't have any direct business links with Minho's father. When the news of Mr. Lee and Minho's death came out, there was no mention of the Lee Enterprises. Their business is mostly in London, maybe other countries, but not in Korea. I'll need to dig deeper and get more information on them, though."

"Alright, that's enough for now," Han interjected. "We're going to their place, so we'll have the chance to find out something. Don't worry, Chan."

Chan nodded, though his mind was still racing with questions. They had a lot to uncover, and staying with Jungkook and Lino might just provide the answers they needed.