Chapter 9: Saving the Autistic Boy 09

Ji Yan also didn't expect to hear those words, but his heart was happy.

But…

Thinking of the gift he had accepted, his eyes dimmed a little.

Jin Chen, however, thought he was still angry, silently thinking that children are really hard to soothe, their tempers go away quickly and come back just as fast.

"What are you thinking about again?"

He pinched the youth's cheek, his tone quite self-righteous, "I'm still not over my anger."

Ji Yan had never learned how to coax someone; he turned over again, blinking his moist eyes at Jin Chen, before he could think of a solution, the thunder outside struck first, instantly lighting the night like day, followed by another loud boom.

His whole body shuddered, reacting instinctively as he shrank into Jin Chen's embrace, clutching tightly at the hem of his clothes.

Almost instantly, Ji Yan felt warmth and reassurance, sandalwood lingering at the tip of his nose, a flutter he had never known before wrapping around his heart.

The thunder faded, yet the two in the room remained motionless, still holding each other.

Ji Yan was slow to come to his senses, while Jin Chen was truly stunned.

The youth in his arms was limp beyond words, his exhaled breath scorching, clinging tightly to him, wholly reliant—truly obedient.

His ears tinged red, he gave a light cough to hide it, wanting to push Ji Yan's hand away, but it never landed.

After a long while, Jin Chen lowered his gaze and discovered the youth had closed his eyes and fallen asleep.

No wonder he hadn't moved.

He curled his lip, that hand which had hovered for a long time finally stayed up, pulling the blanket back over them, his chin rubbing Ji Yan's soft hair, and they slept entwined.

【!!!】

0731 dared not make a sound to disturb, curled up in the space, overwhelmed by sweetness to the point of losing sense of direction.

So the Host is this pure-hearted!

—

In the morning, Ji Yan realized he had spent the night sleeping in Jin Chen's arms, and a rare shyness surfaced.

Jin Chen found it quite pleasing to watch.

It was not in vain that he had served as the youth's pillow all night.

The steward had long known they slept together; seeing them come downstairs, he instantly beamed with joy.

"Come, Young Master Yan, sit here."

He pointed to the chair with a soft cushion.

Ji Yan walked over, puzzled, not understanding why his chair had a pad, but sitting was still quite comfortable.

He shifted his hips, sitting very naturally.

The steward smiled even more happily.

Jin Chen: "……"

0731 laughed, rolling around in the space.

What Jin Chen hadn't expected was that after breakfast, Ji Yan took out that pair of cufflinks.

"... Here."

The youth seemed indifferent to the valuable jewel cufflinks, staring stubbornly and obstinately at Jin Chen.

"Don't… ignore me."

Yet looking closely, the resentment and obsession in his brows, the slight tremor of his fingertips, were impossible to ignore.

Jin Chen took the cufflinks, ultimately unable to bear seeing the youth sad.

He glanced at the steward Uncle Liu, who immediately understood and led the servants away.

"Can you tell me why you accepted Chen Jiang's gift last night?"

Ji Yan refused to say, pressing his lips tightly together.

【0731.】

【Report to Host: Because Ji Yan and Ji Yu share the same birthday, two years apart, but Ji Weixue only held a birthday banquet for Ji Yu, so everyone forgot Ji Yan's birthday; the Little Pitiful One may have merely wanted a birthday gift.】

Even if this gift had ulterior motives—perhaps compensation, perhaps threat, or perhaps just a random excuse—it was certainly not a birthday present.

Jin Chen's brows furrowed slightly; he hadn't expected this to be the reason, and his heart instantly softened.

But these cufflinks are genuinely suspicious; they can't be left with Ji Yan.

He took the cufflinks, then took the youth's hand and gently rubbed it.

"I won't ignore you; don't worry."

Ji Yan crouched down, leaning his head trustingly on Jin Chen's leg, his eye sockets slightly red,

"This is what you said yourself…… If you go back on your word, he will surely go mad……"

The possessive desire in his heart spread like weeds; Ji Yan for the first time conceived the thought of wanting only himself and Jin Chen to stay together forever.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value 10, accumulated 55! Host! You already have the liking of wanting to fall in love!】

Jin Chen stroked the youth's hair, his eyes brimming with smiles.

【Three days later is Ji Yu's birthday banquet; in the original plot, Ji Yan was drugged by Ji Yu and also assaulted by his arranged people, Jin Chen felt embarrassed and expelled Ji Yan from the Jin Family, Ji Yan spent a night drenched in the rain, which is a crucial point in his complete corruption.】

【Side quest: Prevent Ji Yan from suffering harm.】

【Hmm, did you copy that video?】

Jin Chen pulled the youth up, asking in his mind.

【Copied!】

—

"Later I'm going to the company; a designer will come to take your measurements and design your banquet attire."

Jin Chen picked up his briefcase and patiently instructed the youth.

Ji Yan originally followed closely behind Jin Chen, thinking he would be at work for a long time again, and he himself would have to draw for a long time.

Upon hearing those words, he shook his head violently, his little face tense, his whole being expressing refusal.

Seeing his strong resistance, thinking of autism symptoms, Jin Chen also didn't want to let him meet strangers.

Jin Chen gently comforted him, "Can I stay with you?"

Ji Yan's eyes brightened a bit, his head shake turned into a nod, and happily he took Jin Chen's hand.

"Good."

He put down his briefcase, walked back from the entrance, one hand holding the boy's as they went to the Study, the other hand started calling the secretary.

Ji Yan lagged half a step behind, looking at Jin Chen's handsome profile, the warmth in his heart lingering.

Really, someone would cherish me, putting me first……

Only Jin Chen, and he only wants Jin Chen.

【Detected Villain Blackening Value -5, accumulated 45, Host, keep it up!】

——

At that moment, the Ji Family.

"What? Jin Chen wants to re-tender?"

Chen Jiang couldn't believe it, "Uncle Song, you didn't have him sign?"

Ji Yu comforted the furious Chen Jiang, "Jiang bro, don't be angry, it's just a tender, I believe you can definitely do it."

Song Kan also urged, "This project will definitely be yours in the end, why rush?"

"He won't sign, what can I do? The Jin Family is currently on the rise; what Jin Chen decides is what the Jin Family decides, even bringing out his father wouldn't help."

Chen Jiang still felt unreliable, "Uncle Song, if Jin Chen in the end still doesn't let me pass, what should I do?"

"Don't worry, the core of this project is in my hands; when the time comes, you only need to prepare a little."

Song Kan had no harsh demeanor even before a crowd, his gaze toward Chen Jiang full of kindness.

"All right," Chen Jiang nodded gratefully, "Uncle Song, thank you."

"What thanks are you talking about, you brat!"

Song Kan laughed heartily, then looked toward Ji Yu.

"When will you two finally get engaged? I'm still waiting to drink the wedding wine!"

Ji Yu lowered her head shyly, "Soon, my birthday banquet will announce the engagement, Uncle Song, you must come."