Shush – Chapter 3

Chapter 3

 

“What kind of joke is this Wang Yibo!” Talu said as he pulled Xiao Zhan behind his back, while Yibo just shrug with the statement and almost not even minding the presence of Talu.

 

“Wait Talu, let him explain,” Xiao Zhan said.

 

 

“As expected, you are really soft-hearted Zhan-ge, but I don’t want anyone to hear our conversation, so let’s go to your house,” Yibo said.

 

 

“No, speak now or else I will kick you out,” Xiao Zhan glared at the younger man, he’s definitely serious in listening to him but he cannot fully trust him.

 

 

“I will not speak so long as there’s a third party, this is just a conversation between two people in a relationship unless, that is not a person,” Yibo said smugly while pointing at Talu.

 

“You!”

 

“Stop it Talu, please leave us first, I’ll handle this,” Xiao Zhan said.

 

 

“But Xiao Zhan, you cannot trust him!” Talu said worriedly.

 

 

“I know but we are already here, this is a command Talu,” Xiao Zhan said, he is a type of person who do not usually command his friends, but this time it feels like this is an important matter between two leaders and what’s the reason why is the enemies’ leader is approaching him even investigated him. Because of this unusual request, Talu backed out and left them inside the clinic. While Yibo made sure that no one can hear nor eavesdrop them.

 

 

“The coast is clear; will you explain now?” Xiao Zhan said seriously far from his usual gentle look as a doctor.

 

 

“Hmm, you are really interesting Zhan-ge, you can make scary face as well. Oh, is that why there were rumors about you being ruthless or whatnot,” Yibo said.

 

 

“Enough with chitchat, what’s your motive Wang Yibo?”

 

“I know you love your peaceful life too, but like what I’ve mentioned, there were some mafias who are causing trouble.”

 

“So? I don’t think that the infamous Beijing Wang Group needs our help.”

 

“Hahaha, you are funny Zhan-ge. I don’t actually need your need, I just wanted to see their disappointed faces. They are trying to approach you, besides in terms of help, it’s actually you who will need my help. There’s a rat a among you, you know,” Yibo explained.

 

“That’s impossible, they are loyal subordinates.”

 

“You are really clueless, and one more thing, it might help you solve the death of your parents.”

 

“What do you mean?”  Xiao Zhan was flustered by sudden information. He always thought that his parents and Talu’s died in accident he even begged his uncle Jian Min to investigate the accident but he’s always saying that it was just because of an accident, that’s why he just accepted the truth.

 

“Well, I don’t think I am not the right person to answer that.”

 

“So, why are you approaching me like this, it looks like it was only for my gain and not yours?” Xiao Zhan asked.

 

 

“I told you, it’s for my entertainment, just imagine their faces when they saw us together! You can just say to your assistant that I have feelings for you? Or are you interested in me since you’ve watching my race and bid on me? Hahaha.”

 

“Of course not, do not mock me, but I will not cooperate with you,” Xiao Zhan said as he removes the ring.

 

 

“Hmm, I thought I can bait you, you are being hard to get, aren’t you?”

 

“Ya, enough with your nonsense” Xiao Zhan said in a low but angry voice; he’s getting irritated by the young man’s attitude since earlier.

 

“But I am serious about your parents though, and you said to your parents that you wanted to get married at thirty right? Yibo asked.

 

“H-how did you know that?”

 

“I’ll tell you one more secret Zhan-ge.”

 

“What is it now,” Xiao Zhan said as he pinches his nose bridge.

 

“Our families are not really enemies, our parents already set our wedding when you reach your thirtieth birthday, few more months and the deal will be sealed, that’s why I proposed.”

 

“W-what?! I told you enough with your nonsense!”

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While waiting for Xiao Zhan, Talu called Jian Min to report the sudden escalation of the event, the person that they are investigating is currently talking to their boss. Jian Min asked him not to leave Xiao Zhan side and Talu told him what happened when he reached the clinic, but because Xiao Zhan commanded him, he has no choice but to leave the room and let them talk.

 

Jian Min also asked him to immediately bring Xiao Zhan home once they are done with the conversation and do not tell him about his mission, but even before he could finish the call, he saw the flustered Xiao Zhan hurriedly left the clinic and saw Wang Yibo in front of the door snickering.

 

“Seems like my fiancé is really hard to get, but that makes him cute, don’t you think so, Mr. Assistant?” Yibo said, this time he recognizes the assistant’s presence, but Talu just glared at him and hurriedly follow Xiao Zhan.

 

“Xiao Zhan wait!”

“Talu, you’re still here.”

“What happened there?”

“Let’s talk in the car,” Xiao Zhan said.

 

While they are in the car, Xiao Zhan told Talu about the possible rat in their midst and the reason why Yibo approached and proposed to him was because he is interested in him and wanted to help in investigating who are those rats, but Xiao Zhan didn’t tell him that their families are not really enemies as per Yibo’s suggestion, and the fact that Wang Yibo baited him regarding the truth of their parents death.

 

“Don’t tell me that you accepted his proposal? You don’t know him! Or wait is that the reason why you have those racing tickets and bet on him?” Talu asked.

 

“Of course not! I’m not mad you know, and that’s for you! I just wanted to unwind those times!” Xiao Zhan said.

 

 

“So, what’s your plan, especially that he knew who you are, we need to move your clinic,” Talu suggested, and it would be for the best if he didn’t work as a doctor for a while.

 

 

“I am thinking the same, but how about my patients?”

 

 

“This is not the right time to think about them! We now know what the Wang leader looks like and his name. I don’t think he is lying about his identity,” Talu said but he didn’t mention that he already investigated what Yibo looks like as per request of Jian Min, but he needs Xiao Zhan to be more aware of his position and safety.

 

“I know, I’m sorry, I – I just don’t know how to process everything, I truly believe that our subordinates are loyal to the group,” Xiao Zhan said while looking down and clenching on his seatbelt.

 

Talu didn’t answer, he wanted to agree with Xiao Zhan but reality is harsh, Talu and Jian Min silenced those who tried to betray the Xiao Group behind Xiao Zhan’s knowledge, so most likely that the current rats have strong back ups that’s why they haven’t been caught.

 

Talu wanted to support Xiao Zhan as a leader and wanted to prove it to their uncle Jian Min that Xiao Zhan deserves to be the boss, but sometimes he also thinks that maybe Xiao Zhan is not really suited for this job due to his soft nature, so they just silently sit inside the car and Talu escorted Xiao Zhan to his house. That night, Talu stayed on his room in Xiao’s mansion and from time to time he also checks the front door of Xiao Zhan’s office. While Xiao Zhan in his room, silently look at the picture of his deceased parents.

 

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The morning came as usual Xiao Zhan prepared breakfast for the two of them, Talu may be a capable assistant, but he cannot cook properly since he’s a busy person and tends to eat instant and easy to make foods. Xiao Zhan taught him how to cook but unfortunately, he’s really bad at it.

 

“Morning Talu,” Xiao Zhan said as he saw Talu, he knew that his assistant didn’t sleep properly as he keeps on watching over his room.

 

“Boss, uhm morning,” Talu awkwardly greets him.

 

“Boss? Ya! Don’t call me that when we are alone it give me creeps, let’s eat,” Xiao Zhan said.

 

 

The two have their breakfast and Xiao Zhan as usual tried to lighten the mood. He knew how worried Talu is, but he cannot just simply dismiss the fact that he has a chance to investigate again his parents’ death.

 

“Talu, I decided to give a chance to Yibo’s proposal and know him first.”

 

“As expected.”

 

“You’re not angry?” Xiao Zhan asked.

 

“It’s your decision, I know there’s more important reason why you decided to accept his proposal except for catching those rats, you are a rational person.”

 

“Yes, actually I need to tell you this, I think about this all night, and I think you have the right to know as well. Yibo also told me that he will help us to discover about the death of our parents.”

 

“What?!” Talu was shocked by the sudden information.

 

“Calm dowm, I don’t get it either, but he told me that if I accept the proposal and get to know him better, I will be free and let him meet his parents for other information,” Xiao Zhan said.

 

“It might be a trap you know! What’s with tge sudden marriage proposal he could’ve just courted you if he’s interested.”

 

“I know that ofcourse, but when I asked him why he is helping me since it will not benefit him in the first place, he just said that he’s really interested in me and I saved his life, that’s actually how we met after the race, he was so beaten up and unconcious outside of my clinic, and since then he investigated me and heard something about our parents death from his family, so he decided to approach me. I have this feeling that I can trust Yibo and saying the truth, I don’t know if he has any more motives but this is a good opportunity as well, that’s why I wanted to try as well,” Xiao Zhan explained, of course he twisted some of it and added few details to make the story believable, but he cannot divulge anything since he needs to investigate Yibo as well.

 

 

Talu sighed but he decided to agree for the meantime, it’s also beneficial for him if Xiao Zhan meet the former Wang Group’s leader and the reason is intriguing for him as well, he thought that it might be connected as well why their former leaders wanted to meet them.

 

“What about Uncle Jian Min, are you going to inform him?” Talu asked.

 

“Not now, I’ll talk to Yibo first again, get to know him and once I meet his parent, I will inform uncle right away, so please Talu help me with this one,” Xiao Zhan said as he bows his head as a courtesy for asking a favor to his friend.

 

“I told you not to easily bow in front of others.”

 

“But you’re not others Talu,” Xiao Zhan said and give his sweetest smile.

 

“Alright, but if it’s too dangerous inform me alright?”

 

“Right mom hahaha,” Xiao Zhan teased him.

 

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Since Xiao Zhan do not have any contact information of Yibo, they tried to visit the motorcycle track since there’s a scheduled race that night. Xiao Zhan insisted to visit as a civilian, since it is risky if they would ask someone to make an appointment for them, it could be used against them, and their information might leak so they are trying their best to act just like a normal fan would do. Thankfully, they were able to buy a VVIP ticket to secure a chance to meet the racers backstage as a guise of fanmeet.

 

Unfortunately, Xiao Zhan didn’t expect that Tracer85 wouldn’t want to meet his ‘fans’ outside, the coordinator told him that it was the first time that it happened because he would normally meet his fans during the backstage event if he is not busy and somehow greet them, so the organizers thought that he doesn’t feel good and needed to rest.

 

“Uhm, sorry but can you please tell him that it’s really important,” Xiao Zhan said to the coordinator.

 

“He said no and will not meet anyone today.”

 

“Tell him that Gu Wei is here, Dr. Gu Wei,” Xiao Zhan insisted and show him his ID as a professional doctor.

 

The coordinator tried to inform Yibo since the man address himself as a doctor, it wasn’t the first time that some crazy fans insisted on meeting him but his ID seems authentic, so the staffs are quite strict when it comes to Tracer85. Xiao Zhan hates doing illegal stuffs as possible but he has no choice but to change his name on his professional ID, but he passed the exam legally, except of changing his name when he was studying by the help of his friends, if in case his real name got expose.

 

“He said that he didn’t know anyone with that name,” the staff said.

 

 

“That damn man!” Talu murmured.

 

“Why is he being so difficult,” Xiao Zhan said but he needed to meet him, but he cannot risk of using his own real name and possible that he will not acknowledge Talu as visitor.

 

“Please tell him that his fiancé is here,” Xiao Zhan said as a last resort.

 

“Eh?” The staff confusingly said but still inform Yibo about it. After that, a loud gremlin laugh was heard inside Yibo’s room, even Xiao Zhan and Talu’s can hear them and that makes Xiao Zhan flushed with embarrassment. He has no choice but to say it and thankfully it is working, the staff assisted him to Yibo’s room but he is the only one who can enter, that is why, even if Talu insisted on coming, Xiao Zhan asked him to stay outside and wait for him.

 

“Welcome, my fiancé!” Yibo teasingly said to Xiao Zhan.

 

“Stop that, you gremlin, you know I am outside!” Xiao Zhan said.

 

“Well, I appreciate you for buying a ticket for tonight’s race and VVIP at that, but you should’ve checked first the name of the finalist, if you’re not a racer for the night you have the rights not to attend the backstage event not unless you wanted to meet your fan, so it’s not basically my fault,” Yibo said.

 

“What?!” Xiao Zhan hurriedly checks the name of the finalist, and the young man was right, he is not even on the list and he’s just messing with him. But it’s not the important right now so he just took a deep breathe.

 

“I will accept your proposal, no let me change that I will cooperate with you,” Xiao Zhan said.

 

 

“As expected, you cannot overlook my offer, but before that we should know each other first, don’t you think so?” Yibo asked.

 

“You said that you already know all about me.”

 

“Of course, but as your fiancé I would like to know, how you would look like on a date,” Yibo said smugly.

 

“Wh-what? Of course, like a normal person,” Xiao Zhan said while stuttering. To be honest he doesn’t have any experience in dating, although he knew what he likes when he was studying but due to his work, he didn’t bother dating nor asking someone for a date.

 

“Hmm, is that so? But you have no boyfriend or girlfriend since birth,” Yibo said.

 

“Shut up! I’m busy!”

 

“I’m busy too, but I have experience at least, so what’s your excuse?”

 

“Shut up just continue with our meeting, Talu is waiting for me. I’m just curious why do we need to get married?”

 

“I told you, it was because of our parents. Well, I only have the idea of what they wanted to do but if you have questions, I think my parents can answer those questions for you in the future, this is the only way for the other minor groups accept us. You know how high their mafia pride is, of course I have the highest pride among them, but I hate that they can affect in the decision making sometimes, and now some of them are planning coup d’ etat? No way, I love fighting in field, but I hate it when someone disturb my peace, so it is better to eliminate them early,” Yibo explained.

 

“So, in short, you wanted to purge those traitors and our parents wanted to merge our group? Isn’t there any other way?”

 

 

“Of course, it is not like we are going to get married now or for real, not unless you really wanted to get married to me,” Yibo said while pulling the older man and holds his chin.

 

 

“Of course not! I told Talu that you are interested in me since I am your saviour, besides I also wanted to meet the former leaders of Wang Group like what you have mentioned, when can I meet them?” Xiao Zhan said as he pushed Yibo.

 

 

“Well, I am interested in you, but they are still on a vacation besides I haven’t informed them yet and I don’t know where they are but once they heard the news they will definitely come back here in the country, you know as retired they have been travelling around the world and leave their pitiful son,” Yibo said.

 

 

“I see, but why can’t I tell to Talu that our families are not really on a bad term? He’s trustworthy and–”

 

“Zhan-ge, I told you there are rats in you group as well. I have an idea who they are, but I don’t know who their acquaintances are, we have to act to make it more believable, we are both good at it. Besides, I think it’s a bit rude to speak about other man in front of your fiancé.”

 

“He is not other man, he’s my assistant beside we can trust hi—”

 

“No, this is just between us. You can just tell him that I fall in love with you at first sight, and you find me attractive which is true that’s why you watched my race and fall in love with me as well that will be a good alibi since he is with you when you sneak out and watched the race, and what if you fall in love with me, I have the looks, money, talent and everything, you’ll never know hahaha.”

 

“Aiyo, that’s a bad premonition. Now I am starting to doubt if this is a good decision. So, who are your suspects?”

 

“He Peng.”

 

“What? But their family are one of the longest subordinates that we have.” Xiao Zhan said, since their family has been nothing but loyal to the group besides, He Peng’s father is one of the main executives of Xiao Group, almost higher than his Uncle Jian Min.

 

The He family is also strict in adhering the rules of the mafia, he cannot just ignore them since they fully supported the Xiao Group. Many other families or minor groups are in alliance of He family, but he hates some of their actions as well, they are too brutal and ruthless.

 

That is why Xiao Zhan has been trying to finish the job or issue before the He family took an action. They don’t have any bad intention to the family as far as he knew, instead they want the Xiao Group to be the highest and infamous mafia in the country, better than the Wang Group in Beijing.

 

That’s maybe the reason why Yibo suspected them, but since he become the head of the family, nothing bad happened in coorperating with them, so he thought that everything is alright not until Yibo appeared in front of him and most of all, he wanted to know what really happened to his parents.

 

“Enough with the chit chat, let’s go.” Yibo pulled Xiao Zhan to the back door and went directly to the garage, after a while Yibo put his spare helmet on Xiao Zhan’s head.

 

“Where are we going?! What about Talu?”

 

“He’s a grown-up man,” Yibo said as he mounted Xiao Zhan on his big bike and hurriedly ride as well, so the older man cannot leave on his back.

 

“Waitttt!” Xiao Zhan shouts while abruptly hugs Yibo’s waist as the younger man hurriedly starts his engine and drove outside.

 

“Ya! Are you insane!” Xiao Zhan said while still holding around the racer’s waist.

 

“Ouch, Zhan-ge, you have been shouting since earlier, there is a built in mic and earphone inside the helmet, so there is no need for you to shout, besides I know you have been enjoying hugging me so tightly.”

 

“Please slow down! You are too fast!” Xiao Zhan already have experience in riding big bikes because of Talu but he’s still scared of it, and he cannot even ride a bike. After a while, the two of them arrived in a certain Japanese restaurant, the server assisted them in their exclusive room and serve the food.

 

“You are craving for some Japanese foods, right?” Yibo said.

 

“How did you know?”

 

“Earlier, while you were waiting, I heard that you are craving for some, so made some reservations. I am so sweet, aren’t I? Hahaha”

 

“You! You already heard us outside, but still didn’t let us enter your room!”

 

Yibo just laugh at him and have their peaceful dinner, Xiao Zhan also asked him what are the things that he needed to know about Yibo. Yibo told him what are the things that likes, schedules and exchange numbers for their future alliance.

 

Xiao Zhan felt at ease with Yibo, he thought that maybe Yibo is the same as him who wanted to change the image of the mafias, besides he is young but already carrying a big responsibility, so he somehow respect him.

 

“But Yibo, what if, the other minor families still didn’t accept the alliance between the families after purging the traitors?”

 

“Then we will continue with the wedding,” Yibo said while Xiao Zhan choked on his food.”

 

“What?!”

 

“We’re both single Zhan-ge, so what’s the problem?” Yibo said in a relaxed manner, Xiao Zhan wanted to ask him if he has someone that he loves, since it is really impossible that the young leader is interested in him in that way, but he decided to keep silent instead and continue their peaceful dinner.

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