THE CASSIOPEIA

Zhao YunLan strides along the alleyway sluggishly, somehow, his body is very heavy. Every word Zhao MingAn said rang in his ears makes him remember the reason he want to keep his existence secret. Slowly touching the SID's headquarters' wooden door, he is ready to announce who he is. When the door is opened, he could see everyone already waiting for him inside. 'There is something that I need to tell you, guys...' Zhao YunLan said.

The hall is now in deep silence, nobody dares to make a noise after they listen to Zhao YunLan's story. Glancing at each other as now everything that is hidden in the dark once, unveiled. 'I know that this sounds like science fiction but it isn't...' Zhao YunLan sighed.

'So that is why you already know about many things?' Zhu Hong asked.

'Mhm...' Zhao YunLan nodded, 'But, many things are changing in this present time too...' He rubbed his hair.

'It must be the miracle of the shooting star...' Guo ChangCheng said, 'Heaven is listening to Chief Zhao's prayers that is why they brought you here...'

'Hey, Xiao Guo...' Lin Jing scratches his ear, 'This is reality, not a fairy tale...Do you seriously believe that the shooting star grants every wish? If that truly happens then this universe will be in great chaos...'

'Mhm...I agree with Lin Jing...' Sang Zan said, 'If everyone's wishes are granted then there will be a lot of wish's frictions here and there...'

'True...Could imagine if two people fall in love with the same person make a wish to the falling star, how possibly to grant their wish?' Wang Zheng added.

'Besides, the shooting star is factually a piece of space rock that enters our planet's atmosphere and burnt in the process of its falls to our planet's surface...' Lin Jing explains, 'You can enjoy the beautiful scenery while sharing the fairy tales when the meteors are small but if the meteor is huge then keep alive will be your only wish...' He said mercilessly.

'So, what do you think happened in Lao Zhao's case?' Da Qing's question stop the keep talking scientist.

'Well...Chief, you said that the present time is not the future nor the past of your time's version...' Lin Jing started to think, 'Do you want to say that in this version of time, the time is reset?'

'Kind of...' Zhao YunLan lifts his forehead, 'Everything changed since the beginning of HaiXing's history...'

'Then, Lao Zhao...I think I agree with Xiao Zhao...What happened to you is indeed such a quantum leap...' Lin Jing said.

'What do you mean?' Da Qing is even more confused.

'Multiverse theory...' Lin Jing said.

'Multiverse theory!?' Da Qing frowned, 'What is that?'

'It's a scientific theory that states that there may be multiple or even infinite numbers of universes that together comprise everything that exists, that is why in this context, multiverse often referred to as parallel universe-'

'Like the DiXing realm?' Guo ChangCheng cuts Lin Jing's explanation excitedly.

Once again, listen to the statement, Lin Jing sighs, 'Xiao Guo...Inter dimension and parallel universe are two different things...' He said, holding an urge to smack the stupid face guy.

'What's the difference?' Guo ChangCheng asked pitifully.

Lin Jing almost opens his mouth when Shen Wei asks him, 'How can you conclude that?'

'Well, logically speaking every one of us lived in our body since we were born but Lao Zhao was not...In another word, someone is inside your present physique until the day your energy body took over it...' Lin Jing explained, 'About the process, I don't understand but somehow, that certain someone - whether he did it willingly or not - leave your physique exactly when you entered...'

'Can you be more specific?' Shen Wei asked.

'Chief Zhao wasn't born in this era, he was lived as the wick of the guardian lantern until the day he woke up and found himself in this version of time...Meanwhile, Zhao YunLan that we knew already lived for thirty years until the day Chief Zhao entered this physique...' Lin Jing put forward his theory, 'It means that someone else was lived inside his body along these thirty years...'

'So, Chief Zhao came from another universe...' Guo ChangCheng said, 'It means that Chief Zhao could leave us anytime...' He lowered his gaze.

'Nobody knows for sure what going to happen in the future...Rather than worry about something that is still uncertain, we better focus on the present problem...' Shen Wei's voice calms the melancholy aura that begins to pervade the hall.

'Mhm...' Zhao YunLan nodded, 'Let's just focus on our cases...'

They are just in the middle of the discussion when the main entrance is opened, everybody turns their head only to find a beautiful lady entering the hall. With her slender figure and fancy clothes, she is not trying to hide her social status. The lady lifts her face to help her eyes that are covered by a wide hat to look around and just like already finds what she looking for, she is shouted, 'Wei Wei!' She rushes towards Shen Wei and jumps to the man's lap.

When everyone is realized who is the one called 'Wei Wei', they all snort as they are dying to hold their laughter. Zhao YunLan throws his face, even though there is no voice but his shaking shoulder can't deny the fact that he is laughing badly. 'AnHe...You are not a little girl anymore. Can you stop acting like that?' Shen Wei's act and voice are remained composed but everyone knows that he is irritated.

'Ugh, Wei Wei is so cold...You used to call me Xiao An...' The lady whimpered, clutching her hands around Shen Wei's neck.

'You are already this big, still want to be called "Xiao An"...' Shen Wei shook his head, 'What are you doing here?'

'I'm already sent you a message that I will arrive this morning...Why don't you pick me up?'

'I'm very busy...' Shen Wei replied curtly.

'I don't care...As a punishment, Wei Wei has to accompany me shopping this night...' The lady starts to be unreasonable, clutching her arms around Shen Wei's waist and leaning her head on his chest as she is sulking.

Shen Wei sighs, 'This is late already, we'll go shopping tomorrow...' He said, unusually submissive. Zhao YunLan can't help but notice that there is something unusual between them and somehow, his heart is felt like pinched.

'Promise?' The lady asked, acting spoiled.

'Mhm...' Shen Wei nodded.

'Awww, I love you so much...' The lady kissed Shen Wei's cheek, 'See you tomorrow...' She said as she leave Shen Wei's lap and walked away as if there is no one else in the world but both of them.

Shen Wei takes a deep breath then looks at the secretly laughing people, 'Tomorrow I will be unavailable...If there is progress with the case, just call Chu ShuZhi...I will be here if there is an important matter...' He said.

'Mhm...Don't worry about it...' Zhao YunLan said cheerfully, not even asking about the lady even though his curiosity is killing him.

'Zhao YunLan, it's late already...Let me take you home...' Shen Wei said.

But Zhao YunLan who already notice the man's intention refuses it, 'Thank you very much but I'm not going to the apartment tonight...'

'Why?'

'I need to talk to my father about Ah Ming...I can't let everything hang unclearly just like now...' Zhao YunLan reasons.

Shen Wei lowered his gaze, 'Alright...'

'Well...' Zhao YunLan stands up, 'See you another time...Wei Wei...' He said teasingly, throwing his hair backward and walking away in a girly manner. Everybody is dying to control their laugh but their chuckles can't be held back. However, when Shen Wei glance at them, the laughing voice stopped promptly.

Meanwhile, outside the door, Zhao YunLan leans his head on the wall. Talking about his younger brother with his parents is just an excuse. Avoiding Shen Wei is not because he doesn't care but, 'It's not likely I will stay forever...I have no right to hold him back...' He muttered, sadly.

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The following morning, Zhao YunLan entered the SID headquarters only to find many concerned faces. Sighs, he strides in and sits on the sofa relaxedly. 'What's the matter?' He leans on the sofa, 'Just because I come from another universe and could be left every time without prior notice doesn't mean that I will disappear...'

'Chief, don't make a joke about something not funny!' Guo ChangCheng sounds so upset, 'If...If you ever disappear, no matter who is inside your physique it will be not the same Chief Zhao...' He gripping his bag leash.

'Hey, even though I'm not disappearing, to stand in this line of duty, I can die any time...' Zhao YunLan smiles, 'Just the same, right?'

'Zhao YunLan! Is that the reason why you didn't want to go home with Director Shen last night? Visiting your parents is just an excuse, am I right?' Zhu Hong stands from her seat.

'Well...' Zhao YunLan can't even retort, women's intuition is way too scary.

'Zhao YunLan! What kind of attitude is that!?' Zhu Hong is thundered, 'From his way to treat you, you should know that he is very caring of you...'

'Well...Of course, I know that he cares about me...I also very much care about him...' Zhao YunLan struggles to keep his voice steady, 'It's just I can't always stay with him...Besides, our care is no more than brotherhood care...'

'A brotherhood care!? What kind of non-sense is that!?' Da Qing also shouted at Zhao YunLan.

'What do you mean by a non-sense?' Zhao YunLan returned the question.

'You dare to ask me!?' Da Qing shouts even louder.

'Deputy-'

Lin Jing who could feel something not right tried to stop the unstoppable yashou, 'You already did "that" with him and still dare to say that what's between you are "brotherhood love"!?'

'Did what?' Zhao YunLan is confused.

'Did "that"!'

'"That" what?'

'S*x...What else!?' Da Qing said unrestrainedly while the others are sink in flustered.

'What!?' Zhao YunLan in great shock, 'Where and when did we ever do that!?'

'Here...Just when Xiao Zhao is still in the hospital...' Da Qing answered, 'Besides, the one who sees what you did is not just me. Lin Jing and Xiao Guo too...'

'Did all of you really see me did "that"?' Zhao YunLan doesn't hide his irritation.

'Well, it was dark and we don't want to see the real act...' Lin Jing scratches his hair. As everything already goes to this, running away is useless. 'I saw Director Shen poured oil and you were moaned too...'

Zhao YunLan is now sighed heavily, 'That because he massaged me...My back was strained and he helped me...'

'Bu...But, he slept in your room...' Guo ChangCheng reminded.

Listen to the statement, Zhao YunLan is clicking his tongue. 'He helped me and cooked for me, how can I let him sleep on the sofa? So I let him use my room...' He said after a long sigh.

'And you sneeze because you were sleeping without your clothes...How did Director Shen know if you both weren't spent a night together?' Da Qing can't let the chance slide.

'Is any of you will wear your clothes when massaged?' Zhao YunLan returned the question irritatedly, 'I just too tired to put them on...Besides, to let someone top me...Over my dead body!' He said boastfully.

'Oohhh...So that is what really happened...' Guo ChangCheng sounds relieved, 'It's mean that you will be alright to hear the news...' He smiled.

'What news?' Zhao YunLan lifts his feet to the table.

'That Ms. Liu AnHe is Director Shen's fiance...' Guo ChangCheng said honestly.

'What...' Zhao YunLan is stunned, looks around, and finds his subordinates are nodded.

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That night, Zhao YunLan walks into his apartment complex, glancing around as he doesn't want to see annoying certain someone. And when he is sure that Shen Wei is nowhere to be found, he opens the door. 'It's been three days...Where have you been?' Zhao YunLan clenches shut his eyes in deep irritation.

'Hey, Director Shen...Good evening...You still awake?' Zhao YunLan evaded the question.

'You are not in your parents' house and not see Zhao MingAn...Where have you been?' Shen Wei asked again, 'Just because I've been busy it doesn't mean that you can live recklessly...' He sounds very upset.

'With all of respect Director Shen...' But Zhao YunLan is not less upset, 'We have no any relationship...Why do you bother with my life?'

'Zhao YunLan, should I remind you that...'

Zhao YunLan lifts his hand to stop the words, 'Director Shen...My confession, is that still relevant? Considering that you already have a beautiful fiance, do you have any right to say something about my confession? For me the reply is clear...'

'What?' Shen Wei looks very confused.

'Besides, you and my Shen Wei...I don't think both of you are the same person...' Zhao YunLan averted his eyes.

'What did you say?' Shen Wei is startled.

'You asked me once about what are we in my version of time, weren't you?' Zhao YunLan turns his face, looks at Shen Wei in the eyes. 'Do you really want to know?'

'If I don't then I will not ask-'

Shen Wei has no time to continue as Zhao YunLan grabs his head and kisses him, 'Now you know...' Zhao YunLan said, 'Leave me alone!' He proceeds as he opens the door.

Zhao YunLan is about to close the door when Shen Wei holds the door and pushes his way in, 'I offered you a ride as I want to explain everything to you but you refused. Because I thought that you were troubled, I let you go but now, without caring about my point of view, you decide all on your own. Zhao YunLan, do you know that to be misunderstood is what I hate the most...' Shen Wei closes the door behind him, pulls the stunned man into his hug, and kisses him passionately.

Zhao YunLan is startled but not even can push the man away, his body movement is betrayed him completely. Pushed down to the bed, he even can't move. 'Your fiance...' He finally can push the words out of his mouth.

'I don't have a fiance...That is what she decided on her own...' Shen Wei said in the middle of indulging the man beneath him with his touches on the shuddering body.

'What?' Too long never been in this such of pleasure, Zhao YunLan's self-control is drowned completely.

'She is my distant cousin. Her parents died in an accident when she was still a little. Because she is too pitiful, I and my family let her do as she likes...' Shen Wei keeps explaining even his mouth is also busy exploring Zhao YunLan's body.

'D*mn...' Zhao YunLan is cursed when he could feel his desire is about to bursts, 'Are we going to do "it"?'

'It's already too far to stop now...' Shen Wei pulls open his shirt.

'Wait...' Suddenly, Zhao YunLan could feel there is something wrong.

'What?'

'Do you think everything is right? I mean the position...' Zhao YunLan asked in the middle of his erratic breath.

'Zhao YunLan...I don't know about Shen Wei in your version of time but to me...This is how everything will go...' Shen Wei replied firmly as he pushed the man back to the bed and start to kiss the slightly open lips.

The kisses are more and more intense, both Shen Wei and Zhao YunLan could disregard their surroundings. Forget about the problem, forget about the world just let themselves be engulfed in the flames of fervor. Overwhelming Shen Wei seems to be impossible, the man does not leave any opening. Besides, Shen Wei is very skilled to tame the wild beast. Just by the soft touch along his skin, the overwhelming sensation when Shen Wei pushed his finger into the tight rosebud caressing the sensitive walnut inside makes Zhao YunLan's dominating will is blown by the wind and without any will left to resist, Zhao YunLan entrusts himself completely into the ruler's mercy.

At the same time, Da Qing who was ready to get inside now stuck on the veranda and have no choice but to witness the event. 'Zhao YunLan...Zhao YunLan...Over your dead body, you said. Seems like your boastful mouth is your enemy...' He muttered as he turns into his cat form and go to the corner.

Cassiopeia, the arrogant queen of Ethiopia, finally suffers indignity for her boastful mouth. Her vanity caused her to bound into a chair and hang upside down in the sky for six months during her rotation around the north celestial. So, beware of your mouth...

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