Renzi saw the message and started feeling remorseful. He should have answered the call! Who knew when he would be able to see Gu Xiaoshan again?!

There was no phone signal in the mountains of O City, it would not be easy for him to get in contact with Gu Xiaoshan.

He wanted to fly to O City again, but was stopped. It was too dangerous, he was not allowed to go there. When he paused, he thought about it, and also did not really dare to go to O City himself, as he did not know how he was going to face Gu Xiaoshan.

Renzi was feeling rather feeble, as though a heavy rock was pressing upon his heart. Suffocating on the pressure, his chest even hurt a little. He closed his eyes, lying back down on his bed, and heard a knocking on his door a moment later. Gloomily, he asked, Who is it?

Its me.

Renzi was somewhat surprised to hear the familiar voice. Ah Xuan?

It turned out that Yu Yuntao had heard that Renzi was unhappy, and it happened to be the weekend as well, and so he brought Zhi Xuan back to the house with him. Zhi Xuan commented that Yu Yuntao was quite caring and considerate towards him, but why was his behaviour towards his younger brother just like that of a heterosexual? His patience with Renzi was not even as good as Zhi Xuan, who was not even related to Renzi.

Zhi Xuan opened the door and entered, a plate of snacks in his hand. Its so late already and yet you havent came down, I brought some breakfast here for you.

Renzi picked up a small biscuit, chewing on it. His mouth felt dry, and he eyed Zhi Xuan. Do do you mind what happened in my brothers past?

Huh? Zhi Xuan was not involved in the matter of Old Mister Gu criticising Renzi, and so did not know what Renzi was referring to. He could only make a wild guess, You mean things like your brother getting into street fights and drinking heavily in the past?

Renzi was stunned. My brother used to get into street fights and drink heavily?

Uhh Zhi Xuan discovered that he might have spoken a little too much, and hurriedly took his words back. No, I was just making a wild guess. What could your brother have done in the past?

Its about his ex-boyfriends Like his first love or something?

Zhi Xuan laughed. He always says that his first love is me. Of course, his ex-boyfriend is me as well.

He says this too? Renzi was taken aback.

Yes. Zhi Xuan responded. Everyone always says this. This is what I tell him too.

Renzi was shocked, Really?

Zhi Xuan smiled. Who cares if its real or false? As long as youre happy.

Renzi finally understood. This, this is a trick right?

Zhi Xuan burst out laughing. It can be thought of it that way. Actually, dating a person, sometimes theres no use being honest. It may even create trouble, we might as well just use these tricks.

Renzi was unable to cheer up. Isnt this lying? How is lying good?

Theres also no need to lie all the time. Zhi Xuan shared his morals with Renzi. Actually, you can also choose to not lie.

Whats the trick of not lying? Renzi asked.

Youre really too honest. Zhi Xuan could not bear watching any longer. For example, when he asks you something that you dont have a good answer for, you can reply him with another question and not respond. Distract him, and youll naturally change the topic. Like this, wouldnt everything turn out fine?

Renzi did not seem to agree with him. Isnt this being dishonest? I dont like to be like this.

Zhi Xuan laughed. You wouldnt like being honest even more!

Renzi wanted to object, but heard his phone ring. It was an unfamiliar number, and he answered it, looking puzzled, before his face changed to an expression of shock. Huh? Hubby?

Zhi Xuan felt it was too mushy, and so quietly left.

Renzi had thought that Gu Xiaoshan was in the mountains, and without any phone signal there, they would not be able to keep in contact. So, he was extremely surprised. When we were in Country C, didnt you say that there wasnt any signal in the mountains?

You can still make a call through the internet. If that doesnt work, theres also the satellite phone. Theres bound to be a way.

Renzi pursed his lips. Then when I was looking for you then, why did you say that there was no signal and no way of getting in touch?

At that time, Renzi was still pursuing Gu Xiaoshan, and Gu Xiaoshan was still avoiding getting into a relationship. Naturally, Gu Xiaoshan would have thousands of excuses to ignore him. Now, Gu Xiaoshan saw him as his lover, and even if he was on the moon, he would be able to find a way to contact him.

Gu Xiaoshan could only say, How could that be the same?

Renzi thought about how he had passionately chased after Gu Xiaoshan then, and how Gu Xiaoshan ignored him.

Renzi then remembered those words Old Mister Gu spoke, and his heart sank like a stone hurled into the sea.

Gu Xiaoshan did not hear Renzis reply, and thought that the reception was bad. Can you hear me?

Mn. Renzi slowly responded.

Gu Xiaoshan could hear Renzis unhappiness, but thought that he was being unhappy about how then he ran into the mountains to avoid him. He laughed, Then was different from now. The signal tower had not been built then, so there was no way of getting in contact with you.

This was completely a lie.

Renzi instead asked, It really is like this?

Mn. Gu Xiaoshan vowed solemnly, What else could it be?

Instead, he heard Renzi say, At that time, you didnt like me at all, didnt you.

Renzi was very blunt, and it could always give Gu Xiaoshan a surprise at any time.

What nonsense, Ive always liked you very much. Havent I always been very good to you?

Isnt this the trick where you would answer a question with a question to avoid answering the original question? Renzi laughed wryly. Yes, youve always been pretty good to me. Except for that time when I started chasing you, and you avoided me like avoiding the plague.

Youve misunderstood it. Gu Xiaoshan felt that Renzis mood did not seem quite right, and so tried coaxing him with lies. I was only too busy at that time.

Youre still lying to me! Renzi gritted his teeth. You think Im an idiot? As if I wouldnt know if youre really busy or not!

Mn, I wasnt, I wasnt. Gu Xiaoshan spoke in a pacifying tone, Youre right. Im really a huge bastard, so Ill be even nicer to you from now on, alright? Can you forgive me?

Renzi answered in a low voice, Then why did you start being nice to me again?

Of course its because I like you.

Then why did you suddenly like me?

Uhh Gu Xiaoshan really could not think of an answer to this question.

How did he suddenly like Renzi, like him to the point where he could not extricate himself, to the point where he was about to lose his rationality?

Renzi heard Gu Xiaoshans loss for words, and his heart became even more anxious. If I didnt chase you like how I did, we would never have started dating, right?

The answer could only be yes.

If he told the truth.

If Renzi had not suddenly expressed his feelings for him, he believed that the two of them would have been best buddies for life. They would definitely not have become a couple like they were now.

Gu Xiaoshan felt an invisible pressure on him. He could even imagine how Renzis current expression was like through his tone. He must look extremely helpless, and his eyes might even have reddened. Gu Xiaoshan definitely could not tell the truth, but neither did he want to lie to him, and so spoke gently, How can there be so many ifs in the world? Then, what if youre not Yu Yunren, and what if Im not Gu Xiaoshan? What would happen?

In the end, Gu Xiaoshan still employed the tactic he used the most often, and did not answer the question directly but routed it in another direction to make the other person bewildered and fall into the trap in his words.

Renzis heart chilled, and he continued, Then At that time, were you engaged to Mu Chutong?

Gu Xiaoshan was taken aback, and suddenly understood what was fishy about the situation the past couple of days. My dad looked for you?

So its true? Renzis heart had turn cold completely. So Mu Chutong and you did pledge to marry each other in the past without parental consent?

To use the phrase pledge to marry each other in the past without parental consent in this situation was quite humorous. However, Gu Xiaoshan could not bring himself to laugh, and only said, Listen to me

I wont listen, I wont listen! Renzi shouted, then hung up.

Gu Xiaoshan heard a beep and his call was cut off. Feeling an anxiety he had never felt before, he tried calling Renzi again, but naturally, his call did not go through. He was really astounded that Renzi who had always been frank and direct would suddenly become a person who would not listen to his explanations, and even hung up on him and refused to acknowledge him.

A while later, he received a message from Renzi. You dont have to call me. Although Im foolish, Im not that foolish. Youre always like this, you know Im stupid, so you refuse to tell me the truth, and keep lying to me. Youre too insincere towards me. I hate you, I want to split with you.

Seeing this message, Gu Xiaoshan was frozen for a long time. By the time he came back to himself, his phone had automatically locked itself. He wanted to unlock it, but found that his fingers were so cold and stiff that it seemed as though they could not move.

When his doorbell rang, Gu Xiaoshan needed a few seconds before he reacted. When his head turned, his neck even creaked, like rusty gears slowly swiveling around.

The doorbell rang a couple more times. It was sharp and pressing.

Gu Xiaoshan then stood up, straightening his sleeves and walking towards the door. Opening it, he saw a tall, thin and fair man standing outside Mu Chutong. Gu Xiaoshan frowned, and closed the door without thinking.

Mu Chutong was taken aback, not expecting that Gu Xiaoshan would close the door without saying anything. He hurried stuck his foot out to block the door from closing. Youre not letting me go in? At the end of the day, Im now your business partner in this rural as hell luxury hotel of yours, shouldnt you at least entertain me or something?

Its now too late. Gu Xiaoshan said coldly, If theres anything, we can discuss it tomorrow.

It was only when Gu Xiaoshan spoke did he realised that his throat was tight. Like a dry desert, his voice was hoarse. Mu Chutong too noticed that Gu Xiaoshan did not seem quite right, his voice was not right, his expression looked even worse. His face was abnormally pale, and cold sweat was beading on his forehead.

Mu Chutong asked, Whats wrong, are you ill?

Its nothing. Gu Xiaoshan attempted to close the door again.

Mu Chutong still held the door open, a proper look on his face. Your dad offered me money to do something bad.

Hmm? Gu Xiaoshan stared at Mu Chutong.

Mu Chutong smiled, Would you offer five times the amount he did?

Gu Xiaoshan sneered, and tried closing the door again.

Mu Chutong again prevented the door from closing with even greater strength. Three times?

Gu Xiaoshan still tried to close the door.

Mu Chutong laughed pacifyingly. Two times, two times. At this rate, Im about to lose out!

1.5 times. Gu Xiaoshan spoke resolutely.

Youre so miserly! Mu Chutong glared at him and scolded. Is this how much Yu Yunren is worth in your heart?

No, its how much youre worth.

Mu Chutong huffed out a laugh. Fine, fine! Then I still hold quite a good price.

Gu Xiaoshan walked away from the door, and Mu Chutong followed behind him. When Gu Xiaoshan sat down onto the couch, he discovered that his knees were weak, as though he was still exhausted. He really had to thank Mu Chutong for coming, as his mind was still twisting itself over what was happening with Renzi, and he did not know how long would he be in that state.

Still, by the time he had the energy to start thinking, all his brain could think of was the reality that Renzi wanted to split with him.

This made him unable to breath.

Split?

He took out his phone, and looked at Renzis message again, confirming that he did not see the word split wrongly. That word was an eyesore, like a needle piercing right into his eyes.

Sitting across, Mu Chutong noticed that Gu Xiaoshans eyes were turning bloodshot, yet his face was pale, and asked him, Are you really not ill?

Gu Xiaoshan looked up, pinning him with his cold eyes. You looked for my father?

Gu Xiaoshan had always like to smile. Even when he was angry, there was still a smile on his face. This cold look was very compatible with his willow leaf-like eyes, and caused chills to run down peoples spines. Mu Chutong shuddered, and hurriedly clarified it. No, no, no, I wasnt the one who looked for your father! It was your father who looked for me!

Gu Xiaoshan did not speak a word, only considering Mu Chutong, as though assessing if he was lying.

Mu Chutong was uncomfortable with his gaze, and continued explaining, Think, what status do I have now? You think Ill be able to look for your father? He was the one who came looking for me himself, and even mentioned about our previous engagement!

Gu Xiaoshan finally gained a comprehension of the situation, and the corner of his mouth quirked up. Oh? He has changed his mind, and wants you to be part of the Gu family?

Hah, he did say that, but as for what he was actually thinking Mu Chutong leaned back into the soft couch, speaking leisurely, As if he would actually like me? I think hes unable to get rid of Yu Yunren, and so wants to use me as a way of dealing with him. Once Ive settled it for him, he would definitely burn the bridges between us. Dealing with me would definitely be easier than dealing with Second Young Master Yu, right?

Gu Xiaoshan smiled, At least you understand whats going on!

If I cant even see this, Ill have wasted my years of living.

Gu Xiaoshan touched the screen of his phone, sighing, But theres someone who cant understand

Mu Chutong saw the melancholic look on Gu Xiaoshans face, only to find it very novel, and scrutinised this rare expression closely. Gu Xiaoshan placed his phone on his palm, feeling as though it weighed over a thousand pounds, and his wrist too ached.

He had totally forgot that in front of him was a living person, and again started thinking about Renzi, mumbling, Does Renzi really want to split with me?

Over there, Mu Chutong had completely been cast aside, and felt a little awkward. Looking for something to say, he opened the box of cookies on the coffee table as he asked, Ill split some with you?

Split? Gu Xiaoshan suddenly exploded, roaring, Split my ass! Youre not allowed to split!

Mu Chutong was completely shocked, and immediately closed the box of cookies as he shoved one into his gaping mouth.