The Price of Rebirth [System]

The elegant and brisk sound of the violin rippling over the restaurant and the low-pitched piano sound of the side ensemble subtly blend together, and the soft and beautiful gooseneck lights hang above, the atmosphere of the whole restaurant is romantic and warm.

Zhang Zhongji cut open a small piece of steak on the plate, and narrowed his beautiful eyes in enjoyment when he stuffed it into his mouth.

"Well, it's delicious~!"

The chef of this restaurant is an authentic Frenchman. The veal filet under his knife is a top-notch food. The top-quality authentic steak is paired with mellow red wine. The sound of the piano, the enjoyment of food in life is nothing more than that.

The reason why Zhang Chongji appeared here to enjoy the food and music leisurely is naturally thanks to his lawyer lover.

"Brother Yuan, it's really delicious," Zhang Zhongji hesitated with a fork in his mouth, his warm eyes were filled with obvious excitement and satisfaction, "Compared to the steak I ate before, this is the best steak I have ever eaten. The best ever!"

Yuan Cheng put down the red wine glass slowly, the corners of his mouth were slightly curved but very happy, and his eyes were as dark as ink with a touch of doting: "It's just as long as you like it."

Zhang Chongji blushed, bowed his head shyly and grinned quietly.

That cute appearance made Yuan Cheng move his Adam's apple.

In fact, he wanted to swallow this delicious lover more than steak.

As if aware of Yuan Cheng's hot gaze, Zhang Chongji's ears were so red that he could bleed, in order to relieve his momentary shyness, he had to look around and change the subject.

"Hey, why does it seem like just the two of us... Is this restaurant not doing well? It's so delicious..."

Yuan Cheng rolled his eyes, hooked his lips, cut off a piece of steak and slowly chewed it in his mouth: "Maybe they don't like it."

"Huh, is that so?" Zhang Chongji turned his head half-believingly, pouted and muttered, "It's really strange that such a delicious steak is not as full as expected..."

Yuan Cheng laughed lowly.

They don't like to eat?How can it be.

In fact, this western restaurant is very famous, the famous diners can not only be described as bursting seats, even the young master Yuan Cheng himself had to book several times before he was able to book this restaurant.

Yes, the reason why this restaurant has few customers is because it was taken over decisively by the young master Yuan Cheng.

Although doing this is a bit of a fuss, but in order to have a romantic candlelight dinner with his lover, he still feels that being alone is more atmospheric.

Seeing his lover's face so intoxicated with the atmosphere at this moment, Yuan Cheng had no choice but to rejoice that this decision was correct.

In fact, Yuan Cheng didn't know about this store at all, and it was his second brother, Yuan Ke, who introduced him.

A few days ago, he saw himself occasionally introducing himself when he was choosing a restaurant for a date. His expression seemed to be very casual, and he was completely different from the manic kisser last time.

Yuan Cheng knew that his second brother was very strange. After the forced kiss incident, he had vaguely noticed Yuan Ke's feelings and attitude towards his lover, but he still acted as usual and didn't want to admit it.

Let him admit what?Admit that your brother is in love with your lover?

Give up your lover?He can't do it.

Fall out with your brother coldly?He can't do it either.

However, facing Yuan Ke's sudden change a few days ago, although Yuan Cheng was a little surprised, he didn't want to explore it at all, and felt somewhat selfishly relieved.

Maybe Yuan Ke had enough, maybe he had acquiesced in his relationship with Wu Jing, but on the other hand, he felt a little uneasy that he didn't want to admit it.

The current state of stability is like a mirror that is barely propped up. It seems calm and the waves are very calm. If the balance point that maintains peace now is out of balance and the mirror is broken, no one will know what happened.

So be it, no matter what, just keep it like this - the lover is my own, and the brother is still the same.

Yuan Cheng admits that his thoughts are a bit cowardly and selfish, but no one knows better than him that the choice between lovers and brothers is like a shattering seedling growing, which he can neither eradicate nor ignore.

So far, he looks like a good brother on the surface, but in fact, he is always guessing whether his brother will suddenly change his mind and turn into that domineering man who competes for his lover again.

Yuan Cheng knew very well that now there was a faint barrier between him and Yuan Ke, and Yuan Ke was avoiding him, and he actually acquiesced to this.

After all, I am still afraid of losing.

Lose a brother, lose a lover.

Zhang Chongji raised his eyes while cutting the steak, and it was Yuan Cheng's frowning and thoughtful cheeks that caught his eyes.

The movements of his hands paused, Zhang Chongji put down his knife and fork and said worriedly: "Brother Yuan, what's wrong?"

"...Nothing." Seemingly interrupted by Zhang Chongji's question, Yuan Cheng's eyes flickered, he picked up the knife and fork again, took a deep breath and replied lightly, "Let's eat."

I don't want him to know that it's enough to worry about these things.

Then Zhang Chongji pursed his lips, didn't ask any more questions, and lowered his head sadly and whispered awkwardly: "Is it something I can't know..."

Yuan Cheng was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Don't think too much..."

Looking at the other party's still downcast expression, he couldn't help but say, "Well, don't you have a book you want to buy? I'll accompany you later."

Zhang Chongji glanced at him silently, then nodded slightly after a long silence.

Yuan Cheng's heart ached when he saw that disappointed look. Although he was annoyed that he couldn't make excuses, he couldn't change his words at this moment. The atmosphere quieted down for a while, and neither of them spoke again.

As for Zhang Chongji's side, he already knew what Yuan Cheng was thinking. It wasn't because he had mind-reading skills or because Yuan Cheng's expression was too obvious, but because he had made a cheating device.

Do you still remember the reward you got from playing tricks - the perspective card.

That's right, he used this prop just now, and he has already figured out Yuan Cheng's thoughts at this time, but he still remained calm on the surface.

Although it seems trivial to use this card at this time, Zhang Chongji felt that it was the right time to use it.

Although he has established a relationship with Yuan Cheng and gained sincerity, it is not easy for Yuan Cheng to turn against his brother for him, and the psychological perspective card just now gave him a clear enough understanding of Yuan Cheng's entanglement. An uneasy mood, which is very beneficial to one's own plan.

Know yourself and know your enemy, win every battle, don't you?

Now he faces Yuan Cheng's identity as a fake lover and a real enemy, and any factors that are not conducive to Yuan Cheng are beneficial to him in disguise and can be used.

The more uneasy Yuan Cheng is now, and the more he will collapse at the end, the stronger his counterattack will be.

Should it be said that Yuan Cheng is well hidden on the surface?If it weren't for the lack of focus just now and the fact that he happened to have this card, Zhang Chongji would not have guessed that Yuan Cheng's thoughts are already so entangled and uneasy.

Ignoring the slight suffocation in his heart, Zhang Chongji blinked his eyes and pursed his lips to make a decision.

Maybe...it's time to break up with Yuan Cheng.

This is the only way to force him to collapse now, but the breakup still needs an opportunity, such a blunt breakup will inevitably make people strange and make Yuan Cheng suspicious.

This opportunity should be natural, an opportunity that Yuan Cheng did not expect but could only silently accept.

"Xiaojing, Xiaojing?" The warm and deep call brought Zhang Chongji back to his senses. He raised his eyes too much and saw Yuan Cheng looking at him worriedly, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, it's nothing, I just thought of that date with Big Brother Yuan." Zhang Chongji lowered his head pretending to be shy while speaking, but his eyes were ironically indifferent.

"Ah," Yuan Cheng seemed to be thinking of that time too, a sweetness flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth curled up, "Aren't you dating now?"

Zhang Chongji was stunned for a moment and smiled shyly: "That's right."

Looking at Yuan Cheng's doting smile and the warmth in his eyes, Zhang Chong could not help feeling a little dazed.

Yuan Cheng, knowing this is the last date between you and me, will you still smile so gently?

I want to break up with him, and break up with this warm and tender man. Although I have been ignoring it all the time, the faint feeling of heartache in my heart makes Zhang Chongji a little inexplicably irritated.

"Xiao Jing, what book do you want to buy?"

After leaving the entrance of the western restaurant, Yuan Cheng curled his lips and rubbed his hair, and gently held his palm.

Yuan Cheng's palm was very big, unlike him, who looked very cold, but the palm of his hand was unexpectedly warm. He said he was holding his hand, but in fact it covered Zhang Chongji's entire hand.

"Xiaojing?" Seeing his lover looking at him in a trance but not answering, Yuan Cheng frowned slightly, stretched out his hand and shook in front of him, "Xiaojing?"

"Ah——" Zhang Chongji suddenly came back to his senses, squeezed Yuan Cheng's hand and said hesitantly, "No, nothing."

Yuan Cheng pursed his lips, frowned, straightened his lover's body slightly, and said in a worried tone, "What's wrong with you? Since just now..."

"I said I'm fine!" Zhang Chongji yelled irritably, but covered his mouth in astonishment the next second, eyes slightly dodged and said softly, "Sorry, Brother Yuan...I..."

Before the words fell to the ground, Zhang Chongji was hugged into Yuan Cheng's arms involuntarily.

"Brother Yuan..."

"We're going to be like this all the time, okay?"

"..."

"Don't think about anything that bothers us, and don't regret staying with me."

A deep and disturbed voice sounded in his ears, Zhang Chongji froze for a moment and then lowered his eyes, unable to see his thoughts clearly.

"Brother Yuan, will you betray me?"

The answer to Zhang Chongji was silence for a moment, but Yuan Cheng hugged him even tighter without saying a word.

"Yuan..."

"will not."

"..."

"I love you, Wu Jing."

Zhang Chongji's eyes flickered, and a certain part of his heart felt like being pricked by a needle.

"As long as I love you for one day, I will never betray you."

Zhang Chongji smiled lightly, but there was a touch of sadness in his eyes, although it only passed by briefly, it was dazzling and deep-rooted.

Grasping Yuan Cheng's clothes tightly, Zhang Chongji buried his head in his chest.

Thank you for giving me such love, but I can't love you.

Thank you for giving me your back and trust, but I can't respond.

The only blame is that we met at the wrong time, the blame is that there is no coincidence in our origins.

Standing on tiptoe, Zhang Zhongji gently kissed Yuan Cheng's eyelids amidst Yuan Cheng's astonishment, and smiled with the corners of his mouth curved.

"Thank you, Yuan Cheng."

Without Big Brother Yuan, and without Wu Jing, Zhang Chongji exposed his face to him for the first time, but Yuan Cheng was only taken aback even though he was surprised.

"Xiao Jing?"

"It's okay, Brother Yuan..." Zhang Chongji smiled softly, and held his arm, "Let's go to the bookstore."

I don't know who said that falling in love with someone is equivalent to giving him the right to hurt and betray you, whoever falls in love first loses.

Maybe this is where we end up.

Yuan Cheng, what you love is Wu Jing, that innocent and innocent Wu Jing, not Zhang Chongji, who is so cruel and merciless like me.

We are destined not to be together.

Because what you love is a mask, but I can't give affection.