THE GAME

Chapter 13

Getting back at the Lotuses was easier said than done. Not only did they overcome the traps set for them but also got away with everything they did. Lan Xichen found out the hard way that the lotuses had a secret weapon in Gusu's Cloud Recesses- his mother, Madam Lan.

Madam Lan drew the Twin Pride of Yunmeng closer and nurtured them with love and acceptance. Her presence alone destroyed every evil her Jades had against the Lotuses. After many failed attempts the Jades appeared to have lost until they saw a silver lining. There was only one person their mother could barely refuse.

On a peaceful morning, they approached her with warmth in their eyes. Talking about their brides intrigued the woman so much and Xichen took his time to stir her up. Once the Lady Lan was distracted from her usual covering, they asked for permission to tag the Lotuses along to the annual seniors' appreciation day event. Madam Lan was skeptical about making her favorite duo attend but once Lan Xichen mentioned her husband's hand in the decision, she allowed it.

Later that day...

"Something does not feel right...", Jiang Cheng said to Wei Ying when they stepped out of the Bentley. They were told they'd be attending an important event in Gusu and make donations to the senior homes on behalf of Madam Lan, but upon reaching the venue they found out that their would-be husbands were out of sight. "It's just spending a day with some seniors...Old people are adorable, I'm sure it'll be fun.", Wei Ying saw nothing wrong with their surroundings.  

"Welcome...I'll be your guide for today", a plump lady stepped out of the quiet building to greet and usher them into the Facility. "We're highly honored to receive the representatives of the Gusu clan. It's been a while since we had such dignified guests.", the woman was bashful and covered her flushed cheeks from time to time. Wei Ying thought it was rather cute. "Bai Su...Lovely name.", he took a sneak peek at the name tag resting on the woman's breast. The nurse bowed her head shyly. 'There he goes; flirting with everything he sees.', someone shook his head.

"What the...", Jiang Cheng muttered under his breath when they finally got into the meeting room. There were fliers and images of them plastered all over the walls. 'Welcome Royal CareGivers', boldly written at the base of each poster and banner. "What's happening here?", Jiang Cheng furrowed his brow. 

"How come you're asking this, are you not Young Master Jiang and Master Wei?", the nurse queried.

" Yes but why are all these posters here?", Jiang Cheng's senses tingled in his stomach yet he kept his tone as composed as possible.

"That doesn't matter...Today it's all about our seniors. They may not be cultivators but they did their part in society and deserve all the respect and care needed...Every year, the clan sends professionals over to examine and take care of their needs for the entire day."

"What do you mean by needs?", Jiang Cheng was more confused.

"Needs...You know; checking their prostate, dental health, cleaning up after them and making sure they are well cared for, for the entire day", the nurse ended her statement with a smile.

 "Isn't that the work of doctors and nurses...", Wei Ying chuckled.

"Yes...That's the two of you..."

"WHAT?!", the Lotuses exclaimed at the same time 

"Shhh!...No shouting here... You don't want to get lectured by these old folks... Listen, personally, I thought the work would be too hard on the both of you but we were assured that you two had magic hands and could get it done. So that's that."

"Wait...What about you, what will you be doing?", Wei Ying kept his eyes up.

"Oh, haha, I have the day off just like the other nurses and doctors...We're grateful for the Jades of Lan. They always look out for our interest... Well then, everything you need to know is in the files set on the counter. Please go through them thoroughly."