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Chapter 49

"Oh." Xiang Han dawdled. He was afraid Shen Ze was here to settle accounts with him and couldn't help reminding his System, [Little Nine, you must stay vigilant and be prepared to take over the body at any time.]

The moment he shut the door, Shen Ze scanned his room and his gaze finally landed on the phone which had been carelessly tossed aside. Seeing the screen displaying a scene of two men embracing each other in a kiss, he couldn't help but frown and ask, "You like men?"

Xiang Han was still trying to figure out the purpose of his visit and didn't think much about his question before answering, "How did you know?"

Seeing Shen Ze's strange gaze, he finally realised what he had said and awkwardly tried to explain, "It's not like that. I only like to watch...no, no, I only read this type of manhua occasionally..."

However, from Shen Ze's perspective, his actions were obviously a mere attempt to cover up, which only served to worsen the matters. He never thought that his step brother was not only cunning, but even quite open with his sexual orientation. That too, at such a young age...Cough. It was amazing that he could still act like an obedient baby.

Although Shen Ze was rather surprised, he looked indifferent on the surface. Thinking of his purpose of coming here, his expression turned dark, "You're not allowed to speak of the matters from earlier."

" I definitely won't ." Xiang Han immediately swore. He had no desire to be chopped into pieces but with his system here, there was no need to worry anymore.

Shen Ze gave an 'en' and hesitated before asking, "What did you tell the old geezer when you came home today?"

He could finally resolve this misunderstanding. Xiang Han quickly replied , "I only told him about how you fell and didn't say anything else."

However, he had the feeling that this wasn't what Shen Ze wanted to ask him. His gaze was filled with hesitation, clearly struggling over something.

Indeed, Shen Ze wasn't here to teach him a lesson and only gave another 'en' after listening to him. Then he expressionlessly said, "You'd better not be lying to me."

"I am not!"

"That's good." Shen Ze nodded before taking out his wallet and pulling out a couple of red notes[1], placing them in Xiang Han's hands.

Xiang Han, "..." Big brother, is this your way of saying that you like my good attitude today and want to give me a reward?

He lifted his head, not quite understanding the other person's intentions.

Shen Ze was expressionless as usual apart from a slightly hesitant tone which could not conceal its awkwardness, "Can you go to the supermarket in the neighbourhood and help me buy...cough, some underwear."

Xiang Han, "..." He never expected this outcome.

Shen Ze coughed and shifted his gaze elsewhere, forcing himself to stay calm, "Previously, you went against me and I also threatened you back, so we're even. If you help me this time, I will also help you out in the future when you need it."

"Okay." Xiang Han felt as if he'd been struck by lightning out of the blue and gripped the money tightly as he left in a daze.

It was only when he had left the villa when he finally regained his senses and wondered, why should I help him?

Shen Ze silently sighed in relief and at the same time, was furious. When he thought of Xue Ling, a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes and he did not think twice before going to find Shen Zheng Duo.

Shen Zheng Duo was preparing to sleep and being called out made him rather unhappy, "What is it, now?"

"Fire Xue Ling." Shen Ze's words were very cold and direct.