THE PERIHELION

'Are you sure that you will be alright?' Using Shen Wei's arm as a pillow, Zhao YunLan leans to the strong shoulder as he stares at the wall in front of him.

'What do you mean?' Shen Wei pats the head that leans on him.

'I could just disappear anytime without any word...' Zhao YunLan sink his face to the arm that hugged him.

'Of course, it's not alright...' Shen Wei took the slender body into his hug with his other hand, 'Besides, no matter what universe you come from, since the beginning, I don't plan to let you go...' Softly nuzzles Zhao YunLan's backside neck, 'I never intend to give you to another universe or share you with another Shen Wei...' He proceeds.

Zhao YunLan smiles, if only everything would be that simple. That is the time when the past Shen Wei's words flashed in his mind, 'But...Some stories are bound to be a tragedy...They are already written that way in the stars...' He muttered. Remembering when the past Shen Wei leaves him in another world, he couldn't do anything but let the man he love to go.

Shen Wei glances at the man who hides inside his hug, he can feel a heavy burden inside the tone. 'Then all I need is just to rewrite the stars...' He whispered.

Zhao YunLan is amazed by the statement, turns his face to see the man. This Shen Wei, why does he so strong? He is familiar yet different, he is close yet unknown. Even though Zhao YunLan feels like he is betrayed the past Shen Wei but his heart can't help but fall to this Shen Wei, takes the man's face, and kiss Shen Wei's lips softly. Shen Wei seizes Zhao YunLan's body deeper into his embrace and once again, the night is covered by stardusts.

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The following morning, Zhao YunLan wakes up and finds his bed is empty. Turning his eyes, he sees a piece of paper with Shen Wei's handwriting: 'I'm out to buy breakfast'.

Zhao YunLan smiles, 'As tidy as always, Professor Shen...' He whispered. Putting down the paper, Zhao YunLan walks towards the veranda. Despite the pleasure, his body feels so sore. He can't even stretch it. Leans on the fence as he looks at the sun that has already risen some times ago, Zhao YunLan breathes the morning scent.

'What are you doing over there?' A familiar voice echoed from inside the room.

Zhao YunLan turns around and sees Shen Wei standing near the sliding door, 'You back already? That's fast...'

'What do you mean by fast? I was leaving an hour ago...' Shen Wei sounds irritated, 'What are you doing over there?' He repeated the question.

'Nothing...I just want to take some fresh air...'

'In that appearance?'

'Huh?' Zhao YunLan looks down at his naked chest, 'What happens with my appearance?' He asked. 'Nobody will see me here...'

'It's early in the morning and the weather is very cold. Still, you stand in the open-air half-nakedly...What if you catch a cold?' Shen Wei started to nag, 'What?' He frowned when he sees Zhao YunLan laughs.

'No...No...' Zhao YunLan waves his hand, 'I think for a while now, you and Shen Wei that I know are very similar in many aspects...' He said in the middle of his chuckle.

Sighing in deep irritation, Shen Wei pulls Zhao YunLan into the room, takes out the lollipop from the man's mouth, and closes the sliding door. 'Now eat!' Shen Wei said, 'You need to gain your energy...'

'What's with that rush?' Zhao YunLan is snorted.

'Is your body alright?' Shen Wei asked makes Zhao YunLan halt as he look at the man who opens the food and presents them on the table.

'Don't worry, I'm not that fragile...' Zhao YunLan replied as he takes the food and starts to eat.

'How long do you need to recover?' Shen Wei leans on the sofa.

Zhao YunLan clicks his tongue, 'I told you I'm alright...Tomorrow morning I will be able to run already...' Once again the boastful words slide out.

'Then good, as we will go for a long journey...'

'Where to?' Zhao YunLan slurped the noodles.

'The place you want to visit the most...' Shen Wei takes two cups of tea and gives one to Zhao YunLan, 'Blue Tree Meadow...' He proceeds to Zhao YunLan's stun.

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Zhao MingAn couldn't help but sigh, he was in the middle bathing Xiao Cài when his brother pulled him to tag along with the SID team's journey. Glances at Shen YeZun who holds Xiao Cài and is busy baby-talks the little kappa. If only his lover is not convinced him, Zhao MingAn will certainly refuse to follow his elder brother.

After passing the northwest mountain, they arrive at a small path where the cars can't get through. 'We'll walk from here...' Shen Wei opens his seatbelt, 'Would you be alright?' He looks at Zhao YunLan.

'Of course, why should I'm not alright?' Zhao YunLan answered as he opens his seatbelt.

'Zhao YunLan, you better not force yourself...' Shen YeZun advised, 'We will through a steep and stony road ahead...'

'Geez, I'm fine...' Zhao YunLan is quite upset, 'What's the matter with me walking through the heavy road?' He shook his head.

'Alright then...' Shen Wei gives up, 'But let me know if you need some rest...' He opens the door and climbs down from the car.

'Are you've been hurt, Ge?' Zhao MingAn is confused with Shen Wei and Shen YeZun's treatment of his elder brother.

'No!' Zhao YunLan replied curtly left the confused Zhao MingAn even more confused.

'Zhao YunLan...' Shen YeZun passed a scarf to the man.

'What for?' Zhao YunLan frowned.

'Cover your red marks...' Shen YeZun replied, 'My brother is not a merciful person, I know that last night must be tough for you...' He said, smiling slightly at Zhao YunLan's embarrassment. Zhao YunLan never knows how red his face is presently, now he understands why Shen YeZun keeps asking him. Wears the scarf, he climbs down the car. When they are all already out of the car, another SID's members are already waiting for them.

'Besides Chu ShuZhi, is anyone visited the Blue Tree Meadow before?' Shen Wei asked and everyone answers him with a head shake, 'Alright then, the journey to Blue Tree Meadow is not too far from here by foot but also not short...The road is quite difficult as it is steep and rocky, so be careful!' He said as he turns to Zhao YunLan, 'Anytime you want to rest, just tell me...' He whispered.

'I'm alright!' Zhao YunLan is irritated by the relentless question. Listen to the reply, Shen Wei just sighs softly. Glances to the rest of the group, they continue the journey.

At the same time, Wang Zheng who left in the headquarters stares out of the window. Her eyes can't hide her worry. 'Ge Lan...' Sang Zan called her, 'What's the matter?' He asked.

Wang Zheng takes a deep breath, turns her eyes to the caller. 'Sang Zan...Do you think what we do is right? I have a feeling that something bad will happen if we keep silent...'

Sang Zan lowered his gaze, 'I know that what we do isn't right. Once Chief notice, he could be thinking that we betrayed him...To remember that we owe Chief and Lord Black Cloak everything...' He lifts his eyes and looks at the lady, 'But Ge Lan...We still have to keep in mind that we have to protect our tribe's secret no matter what...'

'Don't you think that Chief and Lord Black Cloak will help us-'

'Precisely because they will be helping us, we have to keep everything as a secret from them...' Sang Zan cuts Wang Zheng's words, 'Can't imagine they must shoulder everything once more...' He lowered his gaze. 'Ge Lan...This is our problem, it's we who should manage it ourselves...' He said.

'Mhm...' Wang Zheng nodded.

'Wang Zheng! Sang Zan! The food delivery is here!' And Zhu Hong's voice stops their discussion.

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'Is the forest still so far?' Zhao YunLan looks so tired.

'Ge, it's already the twenty-third time you ask for the same question...' Zhao MingAn reminded. Take turn to carry Xiao Cài with his lover, the young man looks like a young father carrying his child.

'Well...I'm not in my best shape...' Zhao YunLan replied, forcing his feet to step up the steep land.

'If you are not in your best shape, why should we go today? Honestly, if not because we might be could find Xiao Cài's habitat, I will not come with you...' Zhao MingAn sighed.

'MingAn...' Shen YeZun scolded his lover.

'Okay, let's rest...' Shen Wei said.

'No...No...' Zhao YunLan cuts the man, 'I'm alright...We better keep moving...'

'Deputy...' Guo ChangCheng who already walks further along with Chu ShuZhi and Da Qing can't hold his curiosity, 'What's happened with Chief Zhao today? He is usually very energetic...'

Listen to the question, Da Qing snorts. 'He did a heavy workout last night, of course, he is all sluggish...' The Yashou shook his head. Remembered how he had to stay all night at the veranda, listening to the indecent voice, not to mention it was cold. Luckily, there was a pile of laundry on the bench so that he can, at least, keep warm.

'Workout?' Guo ChangCheng amazed, innocently admiring the hardworking chief.

'We're here...' Suddenly, Chu ShuZhi's voice was heard.

'We're here?' Zhao YunLan sounds so spirited as he pushed his feet to climb up. And when he reaches the top of the hill, he could see the eerie sight. An enormous dark forest with a thick range of gigantic trees, their untidy branches, and wavy giant roots pop up messily on the land's surface. 'This is Blue Tree Meadow?' He asked in disbelief, how can a blind, fragile lady like Gwang Li live in that such of place?

Shen Wei shakes his head, walks past the man. 'My name is Shen Wei, son of Shen YongZheng...I and my companions are here to see Madame Gwang, we have an appointment...' He said in front of a big pine tree surrounded by an ornamental rope and papers.

'What is he doing?' Lin Jing asked confusedly.

Nobody has a chance to explain when suddenly the tree is shining, a lovely lady walking out from the light. 'Welcome, Director Shen...Madame Gwang is awaiting...' She said. Shen Wei nodded then give a code to his companions to follow him. Soon, a blinding flash illuminated, engulfing the whole group that is disappeared along with the dissipation of the light.

Soon after they enter the forest, everybody is stunned by the scenery unfolding before them. Zhao YunLan could never find the right word to describe what he currently sees. If 'magnificent' is the proper phrase to describe the new DiXing realms then 'magical' will be the precise expression for the Blue Tree Meadow. The trees are illuminated a dim blue-green light, enlightening their way inside along the footpath. Unusual yet beautiful creatures are wandering everywhere inside the forest and the unique yet fascinating flora enrich the marvel of the place.

After some time, they arrived at a small hut near the lake. Now everyone is holding their breath, the picture of the place is just like in the fairy tale. A humble hut surrounded by flying lanterns that floating everywhere, shining the whole place just like fireflies that fluttering over the area. 'Director Shen...Welcome...' The beautiful blind lady greeted Shen Wei, 'Professor Shen and Xiao Zhao are here too...' She said to everyone's surprise. 'Please, sit down...' The lady said again.

'Madame Gwang, I believe that you already notice our objective...' Shen Wei opens the conversation while the tea is served.

'About Chief Zhao's existence...' Gwang Li sips her tea.

'Yes...' Shen Wei answered, 'Do you think we have a way to stop the leaping?'

'Director Shen...I'm a hermit, not a scientist. I don't know how and why all of you believe that Chief Zhao comes from another universe...'

'Is there any other explanation?' Zhao YunLan asked.

Gwang Li smiles, 'Chief Zhao before I answer your question, can you answer mine?'

'Sure...' Zhao YunLan replied.

'Are you believe that this place is a parallel universe of yours?'

Zhao YunLan lowered his gaze, sighs as he reply, 'Honestly, I don't know what parallel universe is...But...'

'But because Scientist Lin and your younger brother said so, you believe them...' When Gwang Li proceeds his words, Zhao YunLan nods. 'Chief Zhao...Our closest people are true could influence our judgment but to ignore our intuition for their opinion is very dangerous...'

'But is that any other possibility besides the multiverse?' Lin Jing couldn't just let it slide, he is a scientist yet he has to listen to a hermit.

'Scientist Lin...Does multiverse truly exist?' Gwang Li asked.

'Well, that's-'

'Just a theory...' Gwang Li cuts the flustered scientist, 'Chief Zhao...What do you think about this version of space-time?' She puts down her teacup.

'I don't think that I've been moved to another universe. Everyone here is very familiar to me...They are all the same person just slightly different due to the environment...But when the problem strike, each of them will act just like they used to...' Zhao YunLan said.

'What do you mean?' Lin Jing still can't comprehend.

'Take Ah Ming as the example...I used to don't have a younger brother but when I see Ah Ming, I just could feel him as if our minds are connected...I trust him unconditionally as if I know that he will never betray me...You can't do it to a stranger...' Zhao YunLan said. 'The same case happens with everyone else...Many things have changed but there are acceptable explanations for everything...As if...'

'As if everything is reset and what happened today is a result of different decisions in the past...' Gwang Li proceeds with the hanging statement.

'Yes...' Zhao YunLan nodded, 'Besides, the Regent knows me and also remember of the past in my version of time...' He suddenly remembers, 'If I come from a different universe, he can't remember what I remember unless...He also comes from another universe...' Zhao YunLan gulps tried hard to control his excitement.

'Chief Zhao, do you know, sometimes the answer to our question is already there in front of our eyes but humans tend to move around the circle for something they call "logical"...They forget that humans are consist of three: spirit, soul, and physical. Spirit is our conscience, the soul is our character and logic, and physique is our shell. They train their soul, pay attention to their body but tend to let their spirit dormant inside them...' The lady lifts her eyes and looks at Zhao YunLan, 'You already know these things but when the logical explanation comes, you throw them aside. Finally, you dismayed over nothing...'

Zhao YunLan lowered his gaze. Now he understands why Shen Wei respects the lady. Somehow, he feels so relieved. Suddenly, he can feel Shen Wei's hand brushes his and softly reaches his fingers. Zhao YunLan does not turn his head but welcomes the hand, entwining their fingers.

The perihelion, the point nearest to the sun in the path of orbiting celestial body. Tonight, in this magical land, the stars are fascinatingly rewritten...