The day has been difficult and exhausting. Xie Lian takes just enough time to clean himself before he seeks out the one man who makes his every effort worthwhile. He might still be known for his past as a laughingstock and trouble-maker, but none of it matters. As long as he has the love of Hua Cheng, Xie Lian will never complain.
Not that he ever complained, really.
"Hua Cheng." he calls hopefully, hoping for the sight of a silver butterfly or - better yet - the ghost himself.
A couple of silver butterflies materialize and start to flit around Xie Lian, affectionately bumping against his cheeks and fingers. Eventually they start to urge him forward, leading him to the back garden of Paradise Manor where Hua Cheng awaits.
"Gege," he greets with a warm smile as the butterflies dissipate.
"I see, I see!" Xie Lian laughs at their nudging, eagerly following their guidance. His steps are hurried until he sees Hua Cheng. Pleasure blooms in his chest and he gravitates towards the other man, smiling gently.
"I asked your friends to help me find you. I hope you don't mind."
"I know. I sent them to find you," Hua Cheng responds, "So of course, I don't mind." He is, as always, very happy to see Xie Lian and to welcome him close. "Are you hungry?"
The smell is tantalizing and Xie Lian serves himself. He beams at Hua Cheng and bites into a dumpling. The savory flavor has him humming and rocking happily in his chair.
"If that's what you think, I don't need the food. I already have my San Lang."
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Not that he ever complained, really.
"Hua Cheng." he calls hopefully, hoping for the sight of a silver butterfly or - better yet - the ghost himself.
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"Gege," he greets with a warm smile as the butterflies dissipate.
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"I asked your friends to help me find you. I hope you don't mind."
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He is starving.
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"Would gege join me for dinner?"
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"Gladly! This is truly a pleasure."
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He slides down into the seat directly opposite Xie Lian. "Only the best for gege," he says with a small grin.
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"If that's what you think, I don't need the food. I already have my San Lang."