The Unloved Fake Young Master Is Pregnant with the Real Heir's Child - Chapter 18

Chapter 18: Jealousy  How did my hand end up in Big Brother’s pants

Lu Yunchuan’s brain was buzzing, lapsing into a brief, static blankness. He felt as if that particular hand had lost all sensation. How could anyone make such an embarrassing mistake?

He stole a wary glance at Big Brother, only to find that Fu Xici had opened his handsome eyes at some point and was watching him with a profoundly complex expression.

They had slept together for so long, yet Lu Yunchuan had never felt this awkward. He scrambled to sit up in the morning light, explaining frantically, “I didn’t do it on purpose, Brother! I don’t know why I was grabbing you…”

If it had been anyone else, it wouldn’t have been this bad. But the person he was “handling” was Fu Xici, the man he had always looked up to as his real brother. He didn’t have that kind of fetish—so why on earth was his hand inside Big Brother’s pants last night?

Despite his past as a delinquent with bad grades, he considered himself a youth of upright character, strictly avoiding vice. Huo Yanxiu had invited him to watch “adult films” before, and he’d refused every time. So how could he lay a hand on Big Brother?

The eldest brother is like a father. Fu Xici was his brother and practically his guardian.

Holy crap  Lu Yunchuan’s ears turned beet red. He wanted to find a hole in the ground and crawl into it. The unprecedented shame made his face burn. Giving up on further explanations, he bolted out of bed and fled the room.

Fu Xici sat up slowly, leaning against the headboard. He cast a heavy gaze downward at the place where the “fire” had yet to be extinguished, then watched Lu Yunchuan’s retreating figure disappear through the doorway.

Lu Yunchuan hid in his own room, only coming out once he heard Big Brother leave for work. He took a deep breath, cursing himself for being “inhumane.”

“How could I do that to him? How am I supposed to face him now?”

A moment later, Big Brother sent a WeChat message filled with comforting words: Don’t take it to heart. I know you didn’t mean it. It’s no big deal. If you touched it, you touched it.

Lu Yunchuan: ” Big Brother is surprisingly generous.

With Fu Xici’s reassurance, the weight on Lu Yunchuan’s heart lifted slightly. I promise I’ll never crawl into your bed again. I am guilty; I have repented. Please don’t hold it against me, Brother.

Half an hour later, once Fu Xici likely reached the office, he replied: You’ve grown up. It’s normal to have needs. It’s not strange; it’s human nature.

Lu Yunchuan felt the wording was slightly off. Even if it were “human nature,” he shouldn’t be targeting his own brother! How rude! Though he didn’t have those feelings for Fu Xici, he still felt he owed him an apology. Big Brother loved him like a real sibling, yet he had no sense of boundaries and touched Big Brother’s “treasure”!

He condemned himself on Fu Xici’s behalf: You’re my brother, yet I did that to you. I condemn myself in the name of the moon! My punishment is to do two extra sets of practice exams today and skip a bowl of rice.

Fu Xici simply said: Take care of your health so you can focus on other things. Go out for lunch or order delivery. I’ll cook for you tonight.

Big Brother was too considerate. A wave of warmth washed over Lu Yunchuan. After replying, he went to change the water for the hyacinths, his guilt completely vanishing. He truly felt nothing romantic for Fu Xici; otherwise, he wouldn’t be comfortable enough to cuddle with him. In his mind, anything beyond brotherhood would be crossing a sacred line.

A few days before Qian Shuhao was due to leave for university, he knocked on Lu Yunchuan’s door to invite him to a celebratory banquet. Lu Yunchuan felt he had to go. In his previous life, he’d had no interaction with this honor student, as the boy lived for nothing but his books.

Huo Yanxiu and Du Yunrui thought the kid was a poser, but Lu Yunchuan realized Qian Shuhao’s personality was different from his aloof exterior. After a few interactions, the boy’s attitude toward him had shifted, even going as far as inviting him to a private family celebration.

Huo Yanxiu insisted on tagging along, much to Lu Yunchuan’s annoyance. “You don’t even know him. Why are you going?”

Huo Yanxiu snorted. “That kid definitely has ulterior motives. Why else would he invite you? Does he like you?”

“…” Ignoring the lunatic, Lu Yunchuan asked Fu Xici for 50,000 yuan to buy a proper gift.

At the banquet, Qian Shuhao tried to refuse the expensive gift. Lu Yunchuan used it as an excuse to “borrow” all of Qian Shuhao’s high school notes. After the party, Qian Shuhao personally carried a massive stack of notebooks and exercise books over to Lu Yunchuan’s place.

When he arrived, he saw Lu Yunchuan’s Big Brother cooking in the kitchen. Qian Shuhao set the pile on the coffee table. “Everything is here. These notes will only have meaning if you make it into a First-Tier university next year.”

Lu Yunchuan was grateful. “This is a shortcut! This knowledge is priceless. Are you leaving soon?”

Qian Shuhao, tall and lean behind his glasses, looked at Lu Yunchuan. “I’ll be back for winter break. If you need anything, find me.”

Fu Xici, hearing this while chopping vegetables, glanced toward the living room. He saw Lu Yunchuan casually throwing an arm around Qian Shuhao’s shoulder.

“Classmate Qian, you’re the best! I was planning to cram the Grade 10 and 11 curriculum during winter break. With your help, I won’t even need a tutor.”

Qian Shuhao nodded. “I’ll find you when I return. Read these first. Let’s add each other on WeChat; you can ask me anything anytime.”

Lu Yunchuan immediately took out his phone. “You’re a good person. There really are so many good people in this world…”

Even after being betrayed by his biological parents in a past life, Lu Yunchuan still found the world beautiful—with Big Brother, Huo Yanxiu, Du Yunrui, and now this unexpected friend, Qian Shuhao. It was good to be alive.

Fu Xici’s expression remained tense throughout dinner. Lu Yunchuan kept talking about Qian Shuhao, his eyes full of undisguised admiration.

Fu Xici had made curry beef brisket, but after two bites, he put down his chopsticks, losing his appetite. Lu Yunchuan, having inhaled a large plate of rice, went for a second helping. “Eh? Brother, you’re done? You only ate two bites.”

Fu Xici sat across from him, his thin lips trembling slightly, but he couldn’t get a word out.

Lu Yunchuan observed him while eating. “Want to say something? Can’t get it out? You think he’s great too, right? He was the top student in our class, the city’s top scorer in sciences. So cool! Having a friend like him makes me look good.”

Fu Xici: “…”

The Big Brother truly didn’t eat another bite. Hearing Lu Yunchuan praise Qian Shuhao constantly, he simply stood up and walked away. Lu Yunchuan didn’t understand the gesture, so he just finished Big Brother’s leftovers.

After cleaning the kitchen, Lu Yunchuan returned to his room to study. Suddenly, his phone pinged. It was a message from Big Brother. He opened it, and his jaw dropped.

It was a long message nearly a thousand words. How did Big Brother type so much in such a short time? Is his reaction speed improving?

Lu Yunchuan read it word by word: Do you like that Qian Shuhao so much? You’ve praised him many times. I didn’t know you were so close. He is indeed impressive and will achieve great things, but I thought you were just classmates.. I see that isn’t the case.

The gist of the message was for Lu Yunchuan to focus on his studies and not think about dating. His priority was his future. Qian Shuhao was going to a top-tier school, while Lu Yunchuan had to repeat a year; they were from different worlds.

Lu Yunchuan typed back furiously: Brother, don’t misunderstand! We are just classmates. Plus, he’s a guy and I’m a guy, what could happen? I like girls. It’s definitely not the kind of relationship you’re thinking of.

Fu Xici’s reply came faster than usual: I want to tell you things, but I can’t speak them. I hope you understand my heart and don’t make me worry. Nothing is more useful than a good future. Only education can change your situation. Then you won’t have to fear being kicked out; they will have to be proud of you. When you’re successful, no one can hurt you. Do you understand?

Lu Yunchuan was moved: I understand. I know you’re doing this for me. I won’t do anything wrong. I’ll listen to you; I’m not the old me anymore. I know what’s important. Don’t worry, okay?

Fu Xici: Good. A compliant boy is a good boy. Come sleep with me tonight.

Lu Yunchuan: Okay. I’ll find you after I organize these notes.

An hour later, Lu Yunchuan finished sorting Qian Shuhao’s notes and finished some physics problems. Around 10:00 PM, he washed up and took his pillow to Big Brother’s room. Fu Xici was leaning against the headboard reading a book on financial management. He made space as Lu Yunchuan approached.

Lu Yunchuan climbed onto the bed. “Brother, are you afraid I’ll start dating? Even if I do, it’ll be with a girl, never a guy. You can rest easy.”

Fu Xici set his book down. He reached out and pulled Lu Yunchuan into his arms. “With me.”

Lu Yunchuan was confused. “With you what?”

Fu Xici lay down with him, his long arm wrapping Lu Yunchuan into a tight embrace. “Date me.”

Those two words were spoken smoothly, as if he had practiced them a thousand times in his head.

Lu Yunchuan froze. His body went rigid in Fu Xici’s arms, thinking he must have misheard.

What is Big Brother saying? I. I don’t understand.