Assistance

Lan Xichen snapped out of his daze and stared at the man waiting for him before he slowly walked towards the man. “Sect leader Jiang.” He called, his voice soft but enough for the man to hear him. Jiang Cheng slowly turned and saw Lan Xichen standing behind him. The man is handsome and tall, as usual. His snow white robes and the impeccable forehead ribbon deigned with drifting clouds, together with his kind face and gentle smile, made him look like serene, just like the Cloud Recesses. “Sect leader Lan.” He greeted. Lan Xichen walked forward and stopped before Jiang Cheng. “Good morning, sect leader Jiang.” He greeted with a smile. “May I know the purpose of your visit?” he asked.Jiang Cheng stared at Lan Xichen before he answered. “The YunmengJiang sect found a strong walking corpse last night. My disciples were all injured. I came here to find Wei Wuxian.” He answered. “Young master Wei…?” Lan Xichen said. Jiang Cheng nodded. “Yes.” He said. “I want him to control the corpse while we finish it.” He explained. Lan Xichen fell silent. “Young master Wei is…” he said. “Is he not here?” Jiang Cheng said, then paused. “Then, I will take my leave.” He said and nodded at him before he turned. Lan Xichen was startled. “Wait, sect leader Jiang.” He said and grabbed Jiang Cheng’s hand to stop him from leaving. Jiang Cheng was stopped by his hand. He turned and saw Lan Xichen, then his eyes fell to Lan Xichen’s hand holding his hand. “What?” he said and pulled his hand. Lan Xichen felt his heart became empty when Jiang Cheng pulled his hand, making his hand empty. He ignored the disappointment he felt as he cleared his throat. “Can I lend a hand to sect leader Jiang?” he asked. His fingers inside his sleeves rubbed each other, as if recalling the warmth they felt earlier when they held the surprisingly soft and smooth hand. “You?” Jiang Cheng said as he tilted his head. Lan Xichen nodded. “Yes.” He answered. He felt his heart bubbling up as Jiang Cheng’s eyes stared at him, waiting for him to speak. “We all share the same goal of helping the common people and keeping the peace and order in the land.” He said. “My sect has free time lately, and so we can lend you a hand.” He explained. Jiang Cheng stared at him as he thought about it. He put his fingers on his chin as he thinks. “Well…” he said. Lan Xichen smiled. “You are here, anyway.” He added and looked at Jiang Cheng’s hand. His fingers rubbed each other again, itching to hold that same hand they held earlier. Then, his eyes fell on Jiang Cheng’s lips. His already dark pupils turned darker. Jiang Cheng sighed and nodded after deliberating his decision. “Alright.” He said and raised his gaze, only to see Lan Xichen, who already retracted his burning gaze, smiling at him. “Then, I have to trouble sect leader Lan.” He said. Lan Xichen’s smile turned brighter. “It is no trouble.” He told Jiang Cheng as he stared at the man’s face. Jiang Cheng nodded. “I thank sect leader Lan in advance.” He told Lan Xichen and cupped his hands. “I will be taking my leave first for my sect to make our preparations. May sect leader Lan notify me if he already made his preparations. We will be subduing the corpse tonight.” He said.Lan Xichen still wanted to make Jiang Cheng stay. He was about to tell Jiang Cheng he can leave now with him, but Jiang Cheng already turned and left. Lan Xichen sighed in his heart as he watched Jiang Cheng’s back. He raised his hand, only to lower it and looked at it. He realized. He had fallen in love. He fell in love with Jiang Cheng. As to why… He sighed and smiled, cheering himself up. “I can see him again.” He muttered and giggled. He walked away to call Lan Sizhui, Lan Jingyi, and other junior disciples of the GusuLan Sect. As for Wei Wuxian? He’s inside the jingshi and making a couple’s world with Lan Wangji. Wei Wuxian might be worried for his shidi Jiang Cheng, but he – Lan Xichen, is here to ensure Jiang Cheng will be safe and they will defeat that walking corpse. As for Lan Wangji… Lan Xichen knew his younger will be pleased for not ruining their husbands’ loving time. When Lan Xichen left, a figure appeared behind the tree. It was Lan Qiren. He seemed to be deep in thought. After a while and he left. (A/N: forgive me if there’ll be mistakes or strange parts. My muddle brain is just throwing whatever appears in it. XD)