Love of CEO

37

After speaking with his father and uncle, Lan Wangji returned to the dining hall with them. Lan Xichen had also come back from the university. As soon as Wei Ying saw him, he gave a teasing smile.

"Hello, Professor Xichen!" he called, waving playfully as Xichen took his seat. Wangji sat beside Wei Ying and gave his brother a soft smile.

After dinner with the Lan family, they all moved to the living room. A few moments later, the servants arrived carrying trays of ice cream for everyone.

Wei Ying clapped his hands with delight. "Yes! I love this flavor!" he said excitedly after taking a spoonful.

"I know," Mrs. Lan said with a warm smile. "I asked Wangji to order your favorite."

"Thank you, aunty!" Wei Ying beamed, touched by the gesture.

Mrs. Lan pouted playfully. "I won't talk to you."

"Huh? What happened? Did I do something wrong?" Wei Ying asked, suddenly worried.

She gave a dramatic eye-roll. "Didn't I already tell you not to call me 'aunty'?"

Wei Ying chuckled. "Okay, okay! I'll call you 'mother' then. Thank you, mother!" he said, hugging her from the side.

"Perfectly fine!" she said, giving him a thumbs-up.

Everyone watched their exchange with fond smiles. Of course, Lan Zhan gently pulled Wei Ying back from the hug, still a little possessive.

"Alright then, we'll get going. I have to drop Wei Ying off-it's getting late," Lan Zhan said as they stood up.

They all bid their goodbyes and left the mansion.

Outside, Lan Zhan opened the car door for Wei Ying. Wei Ying blinked in surprise. It wasn't the usual red, sleek Lamborghini. Still, he didn't question it and sat inside.

Lan Zhan got behind the wheel and started driving. "I got punished by father. I'm banned from using my favorite car for now," he said, eyes on the road.

Wei Ying blinked. "Huh? Punished? For what?" he asked.

Lan Zhan calmly explained everything that had happened.

Wei Ying chuckled, but then noticed something odd. "Lan Zhan, why are you taking this turn? My house is that way," he said, pointing in the opposite direction.

Lan Zhan smiled. "Just wait. You'll see."

But telling Wei Ying to wait only made him more impatient.

"What do you mean, wait? Are we going somewhere else? Is it a surprise? Don't tell me we're going to a haunted mansion, Lan Zhan!"

Lan Zhan didn't say anything-he just smiled softly, completely unbothered by the flurry of questions and enjoying his bunny's curious chatter.

Lan Zhan finally stopped the car once they reached their destination. Wei Ying looked outside and immediately opened the door, excitement lighting up his face. He rushed out, running ahead to take in the breathtaking view.

Lan Zhan stepped out of the car with a soft smile on his face.

He had brought them to one of the highest points in the city, a quiet, open space where the entire skyline glittered beneath the night sky. Lights twinkled like stars, and the gentle breeze carried the peaceful hush of the moment.

"Lan Zhan! This is so beautiful," Wei Ying exclaimed, his voice filled with awe. "Such a marvelous view..."

Lan Zhan walked up behind him and gently wrapped his arms around Wei Ying's waist, pulling him into a warm embrace.