|CHAPTER 4|

|PAST (PART 4)|

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'After they left the three of us began begging Brother Xue Qin to wake up already. The three of us were crying so hard that Uncle's trusted men had to carry us and brought us outside. They were all trying to calm us down but Xue Yang just angrily yelled at them and returned to his brothers room.'

Jiang Cheng joined Xingchen and Wei Ying who's hugging each other. The three of them cried for a while not even noticing the presence of Xue Yang.

Xue Yang who has been watching them for sometime now couldn't think of what to do or what to react, if he should be laughing at them, crying with them or getting angry.

He just got back after receiving a call from one of his men that they heard weird noises inside the abandoned warehouse since they weren't allowed to go in as Xue Yang's orders. He had to make a quick u-turn to go back to find out what's going on. Only for him to return and find this unexpected scene.

He gave out a long sigh before walking towards the three whose still crying. Patting Xingchen's head he said softly.

'Jiang Cheng you don't have to continue, I'll tell the rest of it to Xingchen. Get your twin to his room and get some rest.' The gentleness in his voice somehow calmed the three down almost immediately.

Jiang Cheng nodded his head before helping his twin whose still pretty much unstable to stand up. He half carried, half drag him towards their room.

Xue Yang looked at his lover whose still crying with his nose running and cheeks flushed. He crouched down beside him and gave him a loving kiss before carrying him to their own room.

'You're such a crybaby you know that. Look at your face.' Xue Yang teased his lover trying to lighten up the mood and it worked.

'Your back already, that was fast.' Xingchen absent mindedly asked.

'Nope, I didn't even get to make it to Mom before I have to make a quick detour to check on you guys.' He gently placed Xingchen on bed before getting in himself.

'Now let's continue the story.' He hugged his lover before finding a good spot on the bed before starting.

'After I went back to my brothers room I cried beside him begging him to wake up. A while later mom and dad arrived with an unreadable look on their faces.'

'Then mom suddenly started to cry hard, I ran to her and hug her asking what's wrong. But she just hugged me and cried more, dad joined and hugged mom and I and he too cried but silently.'

Xingchen started to cry again and I hugged him harder.

'I later found out the reason why they were both crying like that. The doctor told them that brother's body couldn't take it anymore and that they should just let him go and rest in peace. At first mom and dad didn't agree but soon they did since it's for the best.'

'Brother was already suffering enough and his body was giving up already, so the only choice was to let him go. I disagreed ofcouse and said that he will be fine and will come back to us. But I knew better that he won't be coming back, cause he's body is already very weak and cannot support him anymore.'

I cried silently burying my face onto Xingchen's neck. It was a very painful memory indeed.

'I agreed later on and the doctor told us that he will give us a few more days before they have to turn all the machines supporting brother off. The twins and I spent all our time with my brother talking to him even though he couldn't hear us at all.'

'We told him jokes and even the funny things we have been doing recently. Soon the day has come where we will finally let go of my brother. The only thing I can do at that time while they are removing all the tubes connected to my brothers body, was cry.'

'I cried hard letting the hatred I felt for the one responsible for doing this to my brother out. Along with the last tube that was slowly being removed I made a promise to get my revenge on those people who did this to my brother.'

My cries turned into sobs and Xingchen hugged me back tightly giving me a gentle kiss.

'Shhh....let it all out. Don't keep those tears and emotions of yours bottled up in there.' He whispered before kissing me again. I smiled while still crying.

'After that we held my brother's funeral and their my old self died and was buried along with him. I became cold and distant to my parents and even to the twins.'

'At the age of 15 I started to create my own gang and we all trained hard making ourselves the most feared gang in the underground world. Then I started to hunt down the ones who hurt my brother.'

'One by one all of them fell and now Im just waiting to lure the last one whose involve in my brothers death. Waiting for him to fall into my trap.'

'Even though I buried the old me along with my brother, you still managed to dig it up and brought me back to who I am back then. It's all because of you that I can smile again and be myself without putting that scary face of mine.' That made Xingchen laugh even though tears are still flowing from his eyes.

'Well then I'm glad I dug the old you up since I wouldn't last long with the cold and serious side of you.'

Xue Yang smiled at his lover lovingly. His eyes held adoration and pride. Wiping the tears from his eyes as well as his lovers tears he gave out a hearty laugh before giving him a chaste kiss.

'My brother would be really happy if he had met you. But I know that he's already happy seeing that I'm happy with you.'

'I'm sure his more than happy to know that he's little brother is finally starting to move on and focus on the future instead of the past.'

'So are you still going to see your mom or not?' Xingchen asked realizing that he didn't visit his mom yet.

'Yes but this time you're coming with me along with those two brats. I'm finally going to introduce you to mom and I'm sure she'll love you.'

With that Xue Yang pulled his lover for a hug before they went to the twins room.

The twins are still busy sobbing so they both gave them some time to compose themselves. After a while Xue Yang asked the twins if they are ready to leave.

'Yeah we're all good now. let's get going, I want to see Aunt and Spike.' Jiang Cheng mumbled before going out first and siting at the back of the car.

'Are you sure about this A-Yang? Your dad might get mad when he sees me.' Xingchen nervously gave a soft laugh.

'Don't worry about it. I'm sure Uncle won't mind since he's already thinking of considering your relationship with each other.'

The four of them went silent and only small talks were exchanged as they made their way to Xue Yang's parents house.

As the distance between Xue Yang's house and the car decreases Xingchen felt more anxious. He was afraid that Xue Yang's parents won't approved of them more and try to separate them again.

Xue Yang sensing his lovers uneasiness, took Xingchen's left hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.

'Relax Xingchen. Don't be so tense, I'm right here so you don't have to be so nervous. If Dad tries something then the twins can back us up.'

'Yeah, we won't let them try anything on you two. So relax. Breath in then breath out slowly Xingchen.' Wei ying laughed while Jiang Cheng tried to hide his by biting his lips.

Breathing in and out calmed Xingchen down and since he was to focus on breathing properly he didn't notice that they were already in front of Xue Yang's house.

'Oh ghadd, I'm so nervous A-Yang, I can't do this.' Xue Yang couldn't keep himself from laughing. With Xingchen's face all pale and sweating and stammering who wouldn't be able to control their laughter.

Wei Ying and Jiang Cheng laugh loudly making Xingchen more nervous.

'Arghh shut up you three. This is so not funny at all. I'm dying out of nervousness here and you three just kept laughing at me.'

Giving the three a glare he went out of the car. Xue Yang, Wei Ying and Jiang Cheng looked at each other before bursting into another fit of laughter. Xingchen was too cute especially when he's mad.

Xue Yang went out of the car soon and followed his still angry lover. He hugged him from behind before giving his nape a kiss.

'Come on were already in my parents territory. Wouldn't want them to be mad dont we now.'

After that the four of them went inside the huge house or mansion to be exact.

'Young Master Xue Yang they've been waiting for your arrival at the garden.' Xiao Cheng the butler of Xue Yang's family since Xue Yang's parents were still teenagers informed him.

'Yo, Xiao Cheng long time no see.' Jiang Cheng said while giving the old man a tap on his shoulder.

'Long time no see indeed Master Jiang. You've grown into a fine young men as we as Master Wei.'

'We miss you old man. How have you been these days. Did Aunt give you a lot of trouble or not?' Wei Ying asked before giving Xiao Cheng a hug.

Xiao Cheng was one of the people that Wei Ying and Jiang Cheng are close to since he practically saw the two of them grow up. He thought them s lot as well and he was like a third father to them besides Xue Yang's father and of course their father.

Even Xue Yang considers Xiao Cheng his second father. And Xiao Cheng was the one who taught the three of them how to use the ancient weapons that their family holds.

The weapon was a very rare type of twin blade that was forge from a very rare type of stone mixed in with other stuffs and a poison. The poison was very lethal and deadly, with one touch the victims skin will slowly rot and decay.

The other ancient item was a thousand years old sacred twin bow that was found in an ancient graveyard by their ancestors and was pass down to them. The twin now was forge from a pure gold with some precious jewels that adorns it curve body.

Xiao Cheng was a very skilled man, full of talent and tricks which Xue Yang, Jiang Cheng and Wei Ying learned well.

'And who may this beautiful young man be?' Finally he noticed Xingchen whose been awkwardly standing by the side.

'Umm...hello I'm Xiao Xingchen but you can call me Xingchen. It's a pleasure to meet you sir.'

Xingchen was about to give a bow when Xiao Cheng suddenly stopped him.

'No need for you to bow to me Young Master Xingchen. It's a pleasure to finally meet Young Master Xue Yang's lover.' With that Xiao Cheng gave a slight bow before standing straight again.

'Now if you could please follow me to the garden. The Mistress and Master are waiting for all of you.'

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The garden was so beautiful. Full of different kinds of flowers mostly roses and carnations. There was also a beautiful fountain in the middle while behind it was an entrance to a maze. Cute little rabbits running around and their are two swans in the fountain.

'Wow this is so beautiful and breath taking. It almost feels like heaven.' Xingchen mumbled with eyes twinkling at the glorious sight before him.

Not too far from the fountain under a tree was a table with a few chairs and two couples talking to each other.

It was Xue Yang's Mom and Dad having tea while in a very deep conversation.