Chapter 27
To celebrate Xie Xiaojiang’s return to school, Wei Yuhuan arranged a short trip to France two weeks before his school started, taking Xie Xiaojiang with him.
Xie Xiaojiang, who had never been abroad before, was excited beyond measure when he found out. He felt like being with Wei Yuhuan was like riding a roller coaster, always full of surprises.
On the day of the trip, the driver took them to the international airport in S city, which was also Xie Xiaojiang’s first time on a plane in his life.
The airport was particularly bustling that day, with some celebrity or other arriving. There were several layers of people at the entrance, holding large photos and glowing name tags. Xie Xiaojiang wanted to join in the fun and see what was going on, but Wei Yuhuan pulled him directly to check in.
After passing through security, there was a large commercial area inside, and Xie Xiaojiang was dazzled by what he saw. Wei Yuhuan was not in a hurry now, and patiently accompanied Xie Xiaojiang around.
When they boarded the plane, Xie Xiaojiang asked Wei Yuhuan a lot of silly questions, such as whether he could use the bathroom on the plane, where checked luggage was stored, and whether babies could board the plane… He was like a curious baby, full of questions about everything, and he didn’t try to hide his ignorance from Wei Yuhuan at all.
Sometimes, Wei Yuhuan felt like he had brought a “son” out of the country, not a lover. He couldn’t help but take Xie Xiaojiang’s hand and remind him, “Okay, be good and follow me. You’re so silly, don’t lose me and not know where to find me later.”
Xie Xiaojiang: “……”
Once on the plane, Wei Yuhuan and Xie Xiaojiang were led directly to the front of the plane by the flight attendants.
Wei Yuhuan usually buys business class tickets for his business trips, but this time he chose first class for Xie Xiaojiang to give him the best flying experience, and the price wasn’t much different anyway.
But Xie Xiaojiang didn’t know that. He thought all the seats on the plane were spacious and comfortable sofas, complete with a small coffee table and a dedicated TV. Seeing them, he couldn’t help but exclaim, “This is too cool!”
The first-class cabin of the international airline was quite large, with about thirty seats, only half of which were occupied. When Xie Xiaojiang and Wei Yuhuan took their seats, the seats next to them were still empty.
After fifteen minutes, just before the plane took off, a young man wearing sunglasses arrived late. It was a coincidence that his seat was next to Xie Xiaojiang’s.
Xie Xiaojiang thought he looked familiar and stared at him for a while, quickly realizing that this person was the male celebrity he had seen on the fan sign outside the airport gate!
“Look, look!” Xie Xiaojiang, who had never seen the world, tugged at Wei Yuhuan’s sleeve with great interest.
The male celebrity heard Xie Xiaojiang’s voice and looked over, meeting the gaze of Wei Yuhuan. Both of them were stunned.
“Wei…” He paused, calling out “President Wei”.
Yes, this male celebrity was the popular young actor of Dongjing Entertainment, Lou Ze.
Just now, Wei Yuhuan instinctively led Xie Xiaojiang to avoid the fans holding Lou Ze’s photos downstairs. With the international airport being so big and so many flights leaving every day, he didn’t expect Lou Ze to be on the same flight and even sitting next to them.
Wei Yuhuan felt conflicted, but he didn’t show it and nodded at Lou Ze. “You’re also going to France?” Their flight was a direct one to Paris.
“Yes, I’m going there to film a new album’s music video.” Lou Ze explained and glanced at Xie Xiaojiang next to him, his expression a bit strange.
“So Wei Yuhuan knows a big celebrity, impressive!” Xie Xiaojiang looked at Lou Ze’s beautiful side profile with admiration and said, “You’re so handsome, can you give me an autograph?”
Xie Xiaojiang wasn’t a fan of Lou Ze and had never seen him before, but “getting an autograph when you see a celebrity” was the common consensus among most ordinary people. Who cared who the person was or what their name was? After getting the autograph, they could still show off to others that they had seen a celebrity.
Lou Ze: “…”
If he guessed correctly, this person was probably Wei Yuhuan’s “current partner,” right? The other’s appearance and temperament made him inexplicably fond of him, but also made Lou Ze feel a little jealous and guarded. Having seen the intrigue of the entertainment industry for so long, he didn’t think Xie Xiaojiang was particularly naive.
Only Wei Yuhuan could hear that Xie Xiaojiang’s words came purely from the heart. His baby was just that pure and natural…
However, what did “knowing a big celebrity is impressive” mean? Wei Yuhuan narrowed his eyes unhappily. Lou Ze’s success today was largely due to his own efforts, and the incident of him cheating on Wei Yuhuan was something he, as an important figure, had chosen to overlook. Otherwise, with just a word, he could easily cut off Lou Ze’s path forward.
“It seems like you’ve developed quite well in these past two years.” Wei Yuhuan lightly intervened in the conversation.
Lou Ze forced a smile. “It’s not too bad, thanks to President Wei’s recognition and promotion back then.”
Hearing this, Xie Xiaojiang was indeed stunned. He looked at Wei Yuhuan with surprise – Wei Yuhuan could still promote big celebrities?
Wei Yuhuan once again established his “tall and mighty” image in front of his lover, and he was finally happy. He didn’t want to talk to Lou Ze about any “old feelings” anymore.
However, Xie Xiaojiang still pestered Lou Ze for a signature, making Wei Yuhuan want to sigh and shake his head. It seems that he will have to bring this little guy out more often to see the world or just take him to his brother’s Huanqiu International to let him know that “celebrities” are not as rare as he thinks.
After takeoff, Xie Xiaojiang’s attention was focused on the scenery outside the window. He and Wei Yuhuan switched window seats and looked outside in amazement.
Wei Yuhuan was also interested in Xie Xiaojiang’s reaction and ordered a glass of brandy and many snacks and fruits for him after entering the stratosphere.
A seven-hour flight is not a comfortable experience for any “frequent flyer,” and Lou Ze, who traveled back and forth for work, has experienced it many times.
He wore an eye mask to rest, but his mind involuntarily recalled the time he spent with Wei Yuhuan. Wei Yuhuan was truly a rare golden master, and after they parted ways, Lou Ze had regretted it. Without any background, he had a difficult road ahead of him. If it weren’t for his previous popularity and his efforts to be obedient at work, he wouldn’t be where he is today.
Looking back now, it was actually quite normal for a wealthy and influential man to have several lovers at the same time. If he had only seen Wei Yuhuan as a pure “sugar daddy” at the time, things might be different now.
But there is no such thing as a regret medicine, and when he received the photo sent by Wei Yuhuan’s secretary, he was really unwilling – why was Wei Yuhuan having a good time in the United States while he had to stay alone in China?
If he could go back, he might still make the same choice, that was his fate.
There were murmurs and laughter from time to time around him, making his ears itch.
Lou Ze was extremely sensitive to Wei Yuhuan’s voice, and he was curious about what they were talking about. He quietly pulled down his eye mask and stole a glance.
He saw Wei Yuhuan and his young lover leaning their heads together, reading a book together.
Lou Ze frowned slightly. When he was with Wei Yuhuan, all they had was sex. Besides those kinds of movies, they didn’t even watch a movie together.
Not long after, the young man seemed a little sleepy, tilting his head and almost dozing off. Wei Yuhuan pulled the air-conditioned blanket for him and placed his left hand over his right hand. He looked at him with his head tilted. The expression on the man’s face was a tenderness that Lou Ze had never seen before.
Waking up again, there was that almost magnetic whisper in his ears once more.
Lou Ze shook his stiff neck and involuntarily looked over, only to see Wei Yuhuan extending his arm to massage the neck of his little lover, while saying something. The young man squinted his eyes, enjoying Wei Yuhuan’s attention, with his lips curled up and muttering something, probably asking for a kiss, as Wei Yuhuan leaned in and kissed him.
Lou Ze was caught off guard and fed a spoonful of dog food, feeling both envious and annoyed.
Before the plane landed, Wei Yuhuan went to the bathroom and switched seats with Xie Xiaojiang.
Lou Ze, on impulse, turned his head and looked at Xie Xiaojiang, and asked knowingly, “You’re Wei Yuhuan’s lover, right?”
Xie Xiaojiang suddenly blushed, feeling that Lou Ze’s description was a bit inaccurate, but he didn’t know how to introduce himself and Wei Yuhuan’s relationship more naturally and appropriately, so he could only panic and nod.
Lou Ze smiled and said, “He used to be my lover too.”
Hearing this, Xie Xiaojiang was stunned.
Lou Ze was quite satisfied with Xie Xiaojiang’s reaction and said, “You don’t have to be too nervous. We have already broken up.”
Xie Xiaojiang: “…”
“Wei Yuhuan always had many lovers, I was just one of them,” Lou Ze hooked his lips and raised a beautiful eyebrow, teasingly adding, “I remember when I was with him, there was also a secretary surnamed Li by his side, with the same kind of relationship.”
Lou Ze was really curious whether Xie Xiaojiang would mind sharing a man with someone else at the same time.
After getting off the plane, Wei Yuhuan realized that Xie Xiaojiang seemed a little off. He was so excited about the upcoming trip on the plane, but now he was too silent.
“What’s wrong?” Wei Yuhuan affectionately wrapped his arm around Xie Xiaojiang’s shoulder and pulled him closer.
Xie Xiaojiang shook his head and repeatedly chewed on what Lou Ze had just said, feeling extremely confused.
Yes, Wei Yuhuan had never mentioned how many lovers he had, and he had never thought about that question himself.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered what Li Xiuya had said to him at the company’s annual party last year.
“Wei Yuhuan is nice to everyone.”
“Don’t get too involved.”
Looking back at the process of falling in love with Wei Yuhuan, Xie Xiaojiang realized that he was like a naive moth, blindly flying into Wei Yuhuan’s trap. The intoxicating sweetness of love almost numbed all his nerves.
But what could he say? Wei Yuhuan was such a charming man, and so gentle and considerate that he attracted attention wherever he went. If his previous love experiences were clean and clear, Xie Xiaojiang wouldn’t even believe it.
Wei Yuhuan saw Xie Xiaojiang shaking his head and assumed he was tired, so he quickly took his luggage and hailed a taxi to take them to the hotel.
The hotel was carefully chosen by Wei Yuhuan during his time in China, located on the bustling Ottoman Avenue, in the most prosperous area of Paris, lively and full of exotic charm.
But on the way here, Xie Xiaojiang didn’t say much, and he wasn’t as excited as he was on the plane when he looked out the window in the taxi. Even after checking in, he still looked gloomy.
Wei Yuhuan was puzzled: “What’s wrong?” There were only the two of them in the hotel room. He pulled Xie Xiaojiang to sit on his lap and touched his forehead, “Are you feeling unwell?” Xie Xiaojiang was straightforward and not the kind of person to hide his feelings. Wei Yuhuan couldn’t think of any other reason besides physical discomfort, “Or are you hungry? Do you want to eat something first?” He was concerned, one question after another.
Xie Xiaojiang pouted and gave a light hum, honestly admitting, “I don’t feel well.”
Wei Yuhuan was very nervous: “Where does it hurt?”
Xie Xiaojiang looked at Wei Yuhuan and pointed to his heart, frowning, “Here.”
Wei Yuhuan: “……”
Xie Xiaojiang looked very distressed, but his tone was unusually serious, “Wei Yuhuan, I think I’m jealous.”
