11. Lucian Xie.

In the Zhan's headquarter lobby.
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Casey
Casey
*looks around in amazement*
Casey
Casey
This is Dad's workplace?
Hans
Hans
Hm.
Casey
Casey
*stops in his tracks*
Hans
Hans
?
Casey
Casey
Will it be rude for us to visit Dad?
Casey
Casey
His boss might be bothered.
Hans
Hans
*laugh and holds his stomach*
Casey
Casey
?
Hans
Hans
*still laughing*
Casey
Casey
*pouts* Brother!
Hans
Hans
Sorry, that was too funny.
Casey
Casey
What's so funny?
Hans was about to explain when someone called him from behind.
?
?
Hans?
Hans
Hans
*turns around*
Casey
Casey
*hides behind Hans and peek*
Casey
Casey
(A foreigner?)
Hans
Hans
Vice Chairman.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Uncle. *correct Hans*
Hans
Hans
Vice Chairman. *stubborn*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*chuckle* My nephew is still stubborn.
Hans
Hans
*ignores*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
But, how rare to see you here. *amused*
Hans
Hans
I come here from time to time.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Your "from time to time" is like few times a year.
Hans
Hans
*about to refute*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
As the Chairman's successor, you should cut some slack.
Hans
Hans
*rubs his own forehead* Mind your own business.
...
Casey
Casey
(Chairman? Successor?) *dizzy from the sudden info*
Casey
Casey
*grips Hans sleeves tighter in anxiousness*
Hans
Hans
*notice*
Hans
Hans
What's wrong?
Casey
Casey
Brother, can we go now? *whispers*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*notice Casey's presence*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*moves closer to look*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Who? Another mistress?
Casey
Casey
*confused*
Hans
Hans
*frown*
Casey
Casey
*burries his head in Hans' chest to hide*
Hans
Hans
*hugs Casey and pats his back in comfort*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*surprised at Hans' actions*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
My little Lian would get jealous if he sees this.
Casey
Casey
(Who...?)
Hans
Hans
He won't mind.
Casey
Casey
(Who are they talking about?)
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
So protective? Is he a beauty?
Casey
Casey
*looks at Lucian unconsciously*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*abruptly sweep Casey's long bangs away*
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Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*eyes widen*
Casey
Casey
*shut his eyes in fright*
Hans
Hans
Tsk. *slaps Lucian's hand away*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Who is he? *shaken*
Hans
Hans
*sigh* My little brother.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Nonesense. You're an only child.
Hans
Hans
*mocks* Precisely.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*pause* Henry adopted this kid?
Hans
Hans
*agrees in slience*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Aren't I enough? *mutters*
Hans unintentionally heard Lucian's whisper due to his sharp ears.
Hans
Hans
*frowns in disgust*
Hans
Hans
Anyway. This doesn't concern you… Uncle.
Hans emphasized "Uncle" with cold disdain, a reminder that he was merely his mother's brother, an outsider.
Lucian's jaw tightened, but he forced a smile.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Is that any way to speak to family? *chuckle*
Hans
Hans
I finally called you Uncle like you wanted, and you're still bothered? *mocks*
Lucian's smile faltered, cracks finally showing through his facade.
Hans
Hans
*smirk*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*shifts the topic* What's your name, kid?
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
I'm Lucian Xie.
Lucian regained his composure and turned toward Casey.
Casey
Casey
C-Casey Zhan
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
(Zhan? A mere substitute dares.) *displeased*
Casey
Casey
*nervous*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*hides emotion* How old?
Casey
Casey
*hesitate* 16.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
19 years younger than me, huh?
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
I feel so old. *self-pity*
Hans
Hans
You sure are old.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*speechless*
Casey couldn't help but laugh at the situation.
At the sound, both Hans and Lucian turned to look his way.
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Hans
Hans
*pinch Casey's left cheek*
Casey
Casey
Brother!
Hans
Hans
*laugh*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
You have a better relationship that I thought.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Lian will definitely–
Hans
Hans
Shut up.
Casey
Casey
?!
Casey
Casey
Brother, that's rude.
Hans
Hans
It's his fault. He kept bringing up Julian and made Brother feel bad. *acts pitiful*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*lips twitch*
Casey
Casey
(Right. And who is Julian anyway? Brother is clearly mine...)
Casey
Casey
Mister, stop bullying my brother.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*looks at the culprit*
Casey
Casey
*steps forward to shield Hans*
Hans
Hans
*smiles at Casey's action*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*notice*
Casey
Casey
*cautious*
Lucian smiled and raised his hand in surrender.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
You're on the way to see Henry right?
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Let's go together.
Hans walked toward the private elevator, holding Casey's hand, completely ignoring Lucian's presence.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*shrugs then follows*
...
knocks
Henry
Henry
Come in.
door opens
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Suddenly, Casey rushed over and hugged Henry tightly.
Henry
Henry
*stunned*
Casey
Casey
I missed you, Dad!
Henry
Henry
It hasn't been long.
Casey
Casey
Even so. *grins*
Henry
Henry
Mm. *awkwardly hugs back*
Hans
Hans
Old man.
Henry
Henry
*glance at the door*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Henry.
Henry
Henry
*frown*
Henry
Henry
Why are you here?
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
We have a meeting, right?
Henry
Henry
It was pushed back.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
What's the big deal? Let's just talk now.
Hans
Hans
It's family time. *spites Lucian*
Henry
Henry
*nods*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
I'm a relative too. No need to be shy. *shameless*
Hans
Hans
*laughs mockingly*
Henry
Henry
*contemplate*
Casey
Casey
H-He's right, Dad. Let him stay?
Henry
Henry
*pause* Okay.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*stunned* (He gave in with just one word from that kid?)
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*stares at Casey with hidden malice*
...
Henry
Henry
So, how was your trip?
Casey
Casey
Good! I had fun with brother.
Casey
Casey
Too bad you couldn't join us, Dad. *sad*
Henry
Henry
Next time. *pats Casey's head*
Casey
Casey
Mm!
Henry
Henry
*rubs Casey's hair* You didn't cut your hair?
Casey
Casey
Mm. *sullen*
Henry
Henry
Then let's get it cut together next time we go out.
Casey
Casey
Really? *eyes sparkle*
Henry
Henry
Mm.
Casey
Casey
*kiss Henry on the cheek* Thank you.
Henry
Henry
*stiff*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*eyes widen*
Hans
Hans
*smile wryly*
Casey
Casey
*waits*
Henry
Henry
?
Casey
Casey
Where's my kiss? *confused*
Henry
Henry
What kiss...?
Casey
Casey
My return kiss from Dad!
Henry
Henry
From me?
Henry
Henry
*slowly realize and glares at the culprit*
Hans
Hans
*avoid eye contact*
Henry
Henry
*sigh*
Henry held Casey by the nape and pressed a kiss to his forehead.
Casey
Casey
*happy*
Henry
Henry
*lips curl up*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*grits his teeth*
Hans secretly glanced between the three people, amused.
Casey
Casey
*stomach growls*
Hans
Hans
Hungry?
Casey
Casey
*embarrassed*
Hans
Hans
Let's go and eat at home.
Henry
Henry
Stay.
Hans
Hans
?
Henry
Henry
I already ordered food.
knocks
Secretary James
Secretary James
*comes in* I brought the food, Sir.
Secretary James
Secretary James
*sees Lucian*
Secretary James
Secretary James
*hesitate*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Don't mind me. I already had lunch.
Secretary James
Secretary James
*relieved*
The secretary handed over the food and quickly left the Office.
The family ate and chatted for ten minutes before Casey bid his farewell.
Casey
Casey
See you later, Dad! *kiss Henry's cheek*
Henry
Henry
Mm. *kiss back*
Casey
Casey
*looks at Hans* Your turn, Brother.
Henry
Henry
*glance at Hans*
Hans
Hans
*goosebumps*
Hans
Hans
See you.
Hans
Hans
*drags Casey and runs away*
Henry
Henry
*shakes his head*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*locks the door*
Henry
Henry
*notice*
Henry
Henry
You're still here?
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Check the time.
Henry
Henry
There's still a few minutes before the meeting.
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
Then, let's do something else?
Henry
Henry
*silent*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*sits on Henry's lap*
Lucian Xie
Lucian Xie
*kiss Henry*
Henry
Henry
*kiss back*
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