After the Young Master’s Death, He was Kissed by His Mortal Enemy! - Chapter 110

If Xie En’s tone of voice had been a bit cold just now, it was merely due to his naturally indifferent personality, devoid of any subjective bias.

But now, Xie En’s attitude had clearly changed.

His pale gray eyes grew sharp. As he tightened his jaw, his already well-defined jawline appeared even more stern.

“To be able to see it means you aren’t human, or rather, you aren’t a normal human.”

“I,”

“Regardless of whether you are a normal person or not, you certainly didn’t come here simply for a divination. Speak. What is your true purpose?”

The hidden matters were brought into the light by Xie En in just a few words. It reached a point where Shen Ran’s plan to use polite small talk and a roundabout approach to gather information was no longer possible.

“Sigh.”

Sighing deeply, Shen Ran quietly took Cheng Yi’s hand under the table where Xie En couldn’t see. It was as if this gesture gave him immense courage.

“Manager Xie En, since you’ve discovered it, let’s be open and honest, shall we? I am Shen Ran. This person next to me is my boyfriend, Cheng Yi.”

Cheng Yi remained expressionless, merely tightening his grip to cradle Shen Ran’s hand in his palm. As he applied pressure, the rounded shape of the ring on his ring finger could be felt.

Feeling the warmth emanating from Cheng Yi’s hand, Shen Ran actually managed a slight smile, even though Xie En was currently staring at him with a cold, distrustful gaze.

“I was indeed referred here by a friend. Furthermore, we should be the same kind of people, right? We can both see spirits. I suspect the reason you opened a divination shop like this, Manager Xie En, is related to this ability.”

Xie En remained silent, but his posture indirectly confirmed Shen Ran’s suspicion.

“Manager Xie En, we didn’t come here for a reading. I have some questions I’d like to ask you. I wonder if it’s convenient for you to answer?”

Xie En pursed his lips tightly, seemingly weighing his options. After a moment, he spoke, “Ask your questions first.”

“You are handsome, a young foreigner, and you can see spirits. Actually, I’ve heard about you from others elsewhere. Manager Xie En, you were on the rooftop of the Shen Group building not long ago, weren’t you?”

Xie En didn’t rush to answer Shen Ran’s question. Instead, he tilted his chin up slightly, his gaze toward Shen Ran becoming more contemplative.

“Shen Ran, Shen, so that’s how it is. No wonder you could find this place; those spirits must have revealed it to you.”

This was a semi-confirmation of Shen Ran’s inquiry, so Shen Ran pressed further, “Then, the person looking for Xia Xingyuan, that’s you, isn’t it?”

Upon hearing the name “Xia Xingyuan,” Xie En’s expression changed visibly.

While Xie En’s sitting posture had been somewhat casual before, he now straightened his back, even leaning forward slightly toward Shen Ran. A mysterious light flickered in his gray eyes, and his cold tone was replaced by urgency.

“Yes, it is I who have been looking for Xia Xingyuan. I have been searching for him for a very, very long time. You can also see spirits; do you have a lead on Xingyuan? Do you know where he is?”

Xie En, who had been a man of few words and brief sentences just moments ago, was now firing off questions one after another, making Shen Ran a bit uncomfortable.

Xie En had admitted it quite bluntly, and his anxious expression didn’t seem feigned. Shen Ran observed him and noted that Xie En only showed worry and urgency; there was no sign of resentment or hatred.

In other words, the possibility that Xie En was seeking Xia Xingyuan for revenge could likely be ruled out.

Even so, Shen Ran did not let his guard down. After some deliberation, Shen Ran nodded and responded straightforwardly, “Yes, I know where Xia Xingyuan is right now. However, for the sake of his safety, I cannot tell you easily. Unless,”

“Unless what?” Xie En interrupted impatiently.

“Unless you tell me what your relationship with Xia Xingyuan is, your reason for looking for him, and your past together.”

Shen Ran didn’t ask these questions out of voyeurism or a sudden burst of gossip. It was simply because he had previously asked Xia Xingyuan if he knew someone was looking for him, and Xia Xingyuan had only shaken his head in total ignorance, claiming he didn’t know any foreigners at all.

Xia Xingyuan was currently a spirit; even if he had memories, they might have been lost due to his accident. Therefore, the living Xie En must know more than Xia Xingyuan did.

Since he had taken Xia Xingyuan in and had now found Xie En, Shen Ran naturally had the right to know the full story.

Hearing these questions, Xie En’s tightly clenched hands slowly relaxed. Placing the half-withdrawn Runestones back into their bag, he lowered his head to tidy the tabletop. His husky voice echoed in the divination room.

“Xingyuan and I were friends, but I, I liked him.”

“It’s just that I never had the chance to voice those feelings before the opportunity was gone forever.”

Xie En was the youngest son of the monarch of Country Y, with four older brothers and two older sisters. As the youngest prince, Xie En’s childhood was happy and spent in joy.

Furthermore, Xie En was exceptionally gifted. With an IQ of 159, he was proficient in multiple languages from a young age, earning the world’s admiration.

However, the good times didn’t last. Four years ago, his father fell critically ill, and an undercurrent of power struggles began to surge. Watching his brothers turn against each other for the throne, even to the point of life-and-death struggle, it would be a lie to say he wasn’t pained.

Xie En had no intention of vying for the crown, but in such matters, it wasn’t a conclusion he could reach simply by saying whether he wanted it or not. The brothers grew suspicious and harmed one another; the years of affection had long since vanished.

Coincidentally, Xie En’s mother passed away from illness during that time. After the funeral was held, a disheartened Xie En decided to be the first to withdraw and distance himself.

“I will leave Country Y and go somewhere where I won’t get in anyone’s way.”

Thus, Xie En came here, choosing to reside briefly in City K before slowly traveling the world.

It was during this time that Xie En met Xia Xingyuan.

That evening, Xie En was at a bakery near K University selecting breakfast for the next day. Just as he was heading to the counter with a tray of bread and pastries, two drunks entered the shop and started causing a scene. During the scuffle, the tray in his hand was knocked over.

The filling of a cream croissant was even squeezed out, staining the corner of Xie En’s neatly pressed suit.

Xie En looked down at the large, sticky white smear on his clothes, his brows furrowing instantly.

But before the two bodyguards stationed at the door could rush in, a shop assistant beat them to it and pulled him aside.

The assistant had a face even younger than his own, looking clever and cheerful. After pulling him away, he smiled apologetically.

“Sorry, guest. Please stand over here for a moment; I’ll settle this first.”

Consistent with his bright and clever appearance, the assistant handled things smoothly and tactfully. With a few words, he calmed the drunks and coaxed them out of the shop.

After briefly cleaning the floor, the assistant didn’t forget to reassure the other customers. Having handled everything quickly, the assistant brought over a handkerchief and knelt before him. Taking the corner of his suit in one hand, he carefully wiped away the cream stuck to the fabric.

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