Thoughts

(A/N: will this be the last chap?)

Days after that, the sight of the GusuLan sect leader in the YunmengJiang sect is now an everyday sight. After Lan Xichen confessed, the YunmengJiang sect disciples had gotten used to Lan Xichen visiting their sect leader Jiang Cheng after an initial shock in the first coupe of days. Lan Xichen relentlessly sent Jiang Cheng gifts as he confessed his love, while Jiang Cheng relentlessly rejected Lan Xichen again and again.

Their brothers helplessly sighed on the sideline as they watched the two bicker. Jin Ling, although shocked at first after Lan Xichen asked permission from him to pursue Jiang Cheng, gave his permission in the end. He thought Lan Xichen fits all the criteria Jiang Cheng set for his wife – albeit a guy.

Lan Xichen is the most handsome cultivator. He also has good cultivation. And, most of all, he is good to Jin Ling. Lan Xichen is also a respected sect leader. However, Jiang Cheng is rejecting him, which puzzled the cultivation world.

Before, they somewhat reject cut-sleeves. However, after Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian got married, they got used to it. So what if they’re both males? As long as they cultivate and made each other stronger, then that’s good. What matters is the feelings!

One day, they all finally found out the reason why Jiang Cheng refuses Lan Xichen.

“Your clan wronged me!” Jiang Cheng told Lan Xichen.

Lan Xichen was taken aback. “What?!” he said, shocked.

Jiang Cheng took a deep breath to calm himself. He looked at Lan Xichen. “One time, someone assaulted me. I haven’t seen their face but I am sure of what I saw!” he said. “It was your clan’s forehead ribbon! A drifting cloud pattern was on if.” He pointed Lan Xichen’s forehead ribbon.

“… how?” Lan Xichen asked, his voice low and his face dark.

However, Jiang Cheng looked away. He didn’t answer. They thought Jiang Cheng was just making excuses. However, Lan Xichen became silent after that, and so they thought what Jiang Cheng said is true. The GusuLan sect was shocked, and even more shocked as Lan Xichen questioned each one of them. Lan Qiren, whom was mad at the beginning, was mad again. He wanted to tell his nephew to cancel his engagement.

However, Lan Qiren knew better. Lan Xichen told him that Jiang Cheng had touched his forehead ribbon. Also, Lan Xichen already made announcement himself. Even if he really try to break the engagement, their clan’s reputation would plummet for not keeping their words. And so Lan Xichen is very happy. He double assured his marriage to Jiang Cheng. However, it seems like there is the last hurdle – that person of the Lan clan who assaulted Jiang Cheng somehow.

But, he already had asked each one of them. Their clan also forbid lying. And even if they try lying, the elders – who wants to get to the bottom of this matter to keep their sect’s image, also scrutinized each one of them. In the end, there’s no one who was found to assault Jiang Cheng.

However, Jiang Cheng wouldn’t lie. It wasn’t his style to play dirty trick, smearing a name just because he wants to reject the other. And so, the stalemate lasted for a week. Until, finally, Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian intervened.

“Zewu-jun, do you really swear that no one in the people you investigated lied?” Wei Wuxian asked.

“I swear on my name.” Lan Xichen answered.

“Lan Zhan.” Wei Wuxian called his husband.

Lan Wangji nodded and stepped forward. “I swear on my name that I never slighted, nor wronged, Jiang Wanyin.” He said, his voice solemn as he stared at Wei Wuxian.

Wei Wuxian grinned. He then stepped forward himself. “Since I am also a part of a Lan now – “  he said and was about to speak when Jiang Cheng stopped him.

“You have assaulted me many times – “ Jiang Cheng said and sighed. “However, the person who assaulted me was wearing a forehead ribbon. It happened when we were young, and so you are not counted since you are not a part of the Lan clan yet.” He explained.

“Well, technically, yes…” Wei Wuxian said, thinking. “However, I pulled Lan Wangji’s ribbon at that time, and so I can somewhat be called a part of the Lan clan – though unknowingly.” He laughed.

Jiang Cheng nodded. “Yes, yes… what?!” he said and looked at Wei Wuxian. “How did you know that?!” he asked, shocked.

Wei Wuxian raised his head and looked at him. “That time during the QishanWen sect’s discussion conference?” he asked.

Jiang Cheng’s face is now turning red. “Wait. Stop – “ he said as he stood up and reached out his hand to stop Wei Wuxian from talking.

However, the other didn’t see this and continued. “That time, I was bewitched by Lan Zhan’s beauty and teased him. Then, when we were inside I ‘accidentally’ pulled his forehead ribbon. Then, the competition ended and I saw you talking to me but you seemed out of it. Then, I saw your face is so red. And –“ he looked at Jiang Cheng whose now red from head to foot. “ – you were touching your lips, muttering something.” He said, then grinned. “What? I was right, wasn’t I?” he said. “At that time, you were kis –“ before he could finish his words, Lan Wangji already pulled him outside – the Zidian barely missing their robes’ end.

Only Jiang Cheng and Lan Xichen was left inside. Jiang Cheng lowered his head to hide his embarrassed face. “I apologize, sect leader Lan, for this…” he said, didn’t continue. “Now that you know the reason, I can’t marry you.” He told him.

“Why?” Lan Xichen asked. Before Jiang Cheng could speak, he raised his head and looked at Jiang Cheng in the eyes. “Was it because you were disgusted by the behavior? Or – “ he said as he walked towards Jiang Cheng and stopped right in front of him. He stared at Jiang Cheng’s face as red as blood. He raised his hand and touched his face. Jiang Cheng flinched. “Did you fall in love with him?” he asked, his voice low it was almost a whisper.

Jiang Cheng pursed his lips, don’t know what to say. He closed his eyes.

Lan Xichen didn’t push him. He walked behind Jiang Cheng, his hand never leaving his (JC) face. “Actually, there’s one more person who wasn’t investigated.” He suddenly said.

Jiang Cheng’s eyes flew open and he sharply turned to Lan Xichen. However, the other hugged him from behind while his hand slowly slid towards Jiang Cheng’s eyes. “Sect leader Jiang.” He whispered in Jiang Cheng’s ear, his warm breath on Jiang Cheng’s fair and slender neck. Jiang Cheng felt a shiver went down his spine, his heart beating loudly. Lan Xichen continued, his lips slightly rubbed Jiang Cheng’s nape. “Won’t you ask me?” he asked as he covered Jiang Cheng’s eyes. He gently turned Jiang Cheng’s face to him and kissed him (JC). Ah… they said the first kiss makes you feel butterflies in your stomach. The second kiss would taste like honey.

Jiang Cheng gasped as he felt the familiar touch and the same warm and soft lips pressing against him. It’s him. He thought as he felt his tears fell. He responded to the kiss. “Lan Huan…” he called as he sobbed. “It really is you.” He said and smiled as he opened his eyes after Lan Xichen let go of him.

“Wanyin…” Lan Xichen called as he felt his heart hurt when he saw him cry again. “Why are you crying?” he asked.

Jiang Cheng shook his head as he held Lan Xichen’s hand that was wet with his tears. “Last time, I also cried.” He remembered.

“Why?”

Jiang Cheng smiled sweetly as he traced Lan Xichen’s palm that was wet because it covered his eyes. “Because you covered my eyes.” He answered and looked at Lan Xichen. “That time, I thought, why did that person kiss me? If they like me that’s why they kissed me, then why did they cover my eyes?” he said. “I was so disappointed I cried.”

“Why?”

“Because I badly wanted to see that person.” He said and looked at Lan Xichen. “So that I can tell them I like their kiss… and that I want them to kiss me again.” He smiled. “Unfortunately, that person left. I didn’t even know them. All I remembered is the forehead ribbon.” He said and raised his hand to touch Lan Xichen’s forehead ribbon. The same spot where he touched them before. He then looked at Lan Xichen and smiled lovingly. “Now, my assailant. Can you tell me your name?” he asked.

Lan Xichen laughed as his tears fell. “My name is Lan Huan, courtesy name Lan Xichen.” He said as he cupped Jiang Cheng’s face. “I gladly follow your command.” He said as he lowered his head and kissed Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng’s laugh was stuck between their lips.

They said that the first kiss felt like there are butterflies in your stomach. The second kiss would taste sweet like honey. The third kiss… the third kiss will lead to fourth, fifth, and succeeding kisses.

Seems like it’s true.

(A/N: and yep. This is the last chap aside from the extra since it's already 1 AM and I am hungry. 😂😂😂😂)