Fortunately, there wasn't any problem appearing during the time Shao Cheng was stealthy traveling in the Chang Capital with a silent Ren Yuan in his arms, after all, a person that has been given a bug by a Gu expert wouldn't easily get better in a matter of few minutes.
And all Shao Cheng can do is quickly hurry up to his own place since he felt much safer to deal with Ren Yuan's health problem with his own hand while within his own territory.
Soon, Shao Cheng has finally reached the Shao Residence and has swiftly arrived in his courtyard, only to freeze over after quickly sensing a familiar presence hiding in the shadow, which is within close distance to where he lives.
"Little Cheng!"
"Third Brother!"
Rather than getting nervous and worried about being found out of secretly doing serious matters, Shao Cheng's slender body has tense up before shooting a chilling gaze toward his older brother Yan and second brother Chonglin that has abruptly shown their presence before being followed by his father Yin who appeared after a few seconds of silence.
The three men didn't even take too long to easily figure out that Shao Cheng was being wary against them base by chilling gaze being shoot toward them before Shao Yin has finally opened his mouth and has asked with a solemn expression on his face even after the cautious way his son is acting toward them.
"Son do you want our help?"
"Father? Little Cheng is injured! He needs our help! Even that rascal seemed to have been harmed."
"Big Brother, please calm down and be quiet."
Shao Chonglin has quickly grabbed his older brother's arm to stop him from rushing over while letting their Father handle the delicate situation after perceiving the obvious sign of resistance against them from his younger brother.
Something extremely serious has definitely occurred while their younger brother has secretly sneaked out, especially when showing caution toward them even though his younger brother should have known that there is no way that they would harm him.
Even though Chonglin hates to admit it, but the scene before them fully showed how precious and extremely important the eerily silent young man in his younger brother's arm really is.
Chonglin needs to absolutely make sure that Ren Yuan wouldn't become an enemy of their family, he has a terrible feeling that his younger brother would choose over the man rather than over them when a situation suddenly occured.
Completely ignorant about how Chonglin is thinking, Shao Cheng was gazing at the serious and sincere eyes of his father when he suddenly felt a sudden weak pull over his chest robes before a soft and calm voice that carried a strong determination has resounded out despite obviously wanting to lost consciousness but stubbornly insisting to be awake.
"It's your family"
Don't be against them too much
Shao Cheng couldn't help but easily turned his eyes away from his Father before swiftly meeting the slightly open grey pupils of Ren Yuan that has remained strong despite being in a vulnerable state, especially when displaying a weak but wide grin on his lip.
"Whitey try it alright?"
If something goes wrong, I'll always be by your side, so be strong and give them a chance.
"...Ok I got it."
Shao Cheng can only slowly remove the alertness in his eyes before lessening the tight grip he has on the man flexible waist as his body becomes more relaxed while at the same time he couldn't help but force his injured left hand to raise over before using it to cover the grey pupils that continue gazing on his sapphire eyes.
"Brother Yuan sleep everything will be alright now."
"Heh ok since Whitey is being a good...boy"
Although Ren Yuan desire to keep his consciousness awake for as long as he could since the young man's situation was also worrying, especially with his stubborn and obstinate attitude where something might happen again.
After all, the young man is definitely a trouble magnet, so how could he relax despite desperately wanting to just sleep but stubbornly insisting to remain awake?
However, the young man's family has suddenly appeared causing him great relief since Little Cheng wouldn't need to do all the work despite being severely injured.
".. you have to take care of yourselftoo..."
Soon, Shao Cheng finally feels Ren Yuan's willingness to fall unconscious, although he waited for a few more seconds in order to make sure that the man wouldn't be waking up before finally turning his attention to the three men that have been quietly watching their interaction in complete silence.
"... if it's only going to be the three of youthen yes."
"Good!"
Shao Cheng couldn't help but secretly observe the way his Father has let out a relief sigh while his older brother Yan has also patted his chest in relief while a please smile has slowly appeared on his second brother's face.
Somehow, he couldn't help but wonder why he has been wary in the first place, however, it was already something that was deeply ingrained in his soul after living such a difficult life in the previous life while growing up only depending on himself in the first life.
Well, Shao Cheng doesn't deny the fact that he can be a bit paranoid with a trust issue.
"Son, let's quickly go inside. Your Father is a bit skilled in treating injuries, so I'll be able to take care of your wounds, especially your left arm and hand."
"Ah, father didn't know it yet! Third Brother is an extremely skilled physician, especially when using medicinal herbs. Mother Yanmei's health has been improving lately after drinking the medicinal soups that Little Cheng has prescribes for her to eat every morning."
"Oh? My third son has always been excellent so it isn't surprising."
Seeing that Shao Cheng's father and second brother are trying to lighten up the entire atmosphere, he could only nod his head before telling his second brother where his tools and prepared medicine are before finally turning around to walk in the direction of his room.
After all, Shao Cheng didn't forget how messy and bloody his appearance is, which he also couldn't help but praise his family's great control and restrain from questioning what he has been up to.
"Hey Little Cheng, let your Big Brother carry the rascal, his heavy right?"
"... I'll carry him."
Shao Cheng didn't stop walking while tightening his hold on Ren Yuan when his older brother has step closer to take the man away from him, fortunately, his second brother has quickly pulled Shao Yan away before taking him along toward the medical room.
"Honestly, Big Brother can be stupid sometimes."
"Huh? How come you have been rude lately don't think I didn't know that you have been getting close to that bloodthirsty crazy Xuan. You are acting like him right now."
"... Big Brother, don't speak to Xuan like that. I just misunderstood him the whole time alright? He isn't annoying like I thought he was."
"Something is weird my Big Brother sense is tingling"
Shao Cheng has continued to walk away while the voice of his two brothers was slowly disappearing, although he didn't forget to silently tuck the pieces of conversation in the corner of his mind since it is related to his second brother's future love life.
"... Son will you be alright?"
"... yes."
Despite the awkward way Shao Yin always acts when it comes to him, there is no denying that the man is the kind of person that can depend on while extremely understanding, so Shao Cheng has calmly answered his father Yin question that is full of hidden meaning.
It definitely wasn't all about his physical injuries, it is also related to the deep circumstance that has cause his mental health issue along with his great change regarding anything related to violence.
And Shao Cheng's bloody appearance is enough evidence that there is a different kind of mindset he has regarding what has caused him to be cold and indifferent for so many years.
After all, he was quite sure that his older brother has already mentioned the dreadful ambush that happened a month ago, although, it seemed that his rule wasn't been told in full detail from the look of it.
And so, during the whole time that they are walking in the hall, Shao Cheng has calmly opened his mouth to reply every single time his father has awkwardly tried to interact with him, which was lighter topics than the first question his father has spoken after his two brothers have left.
Shortly, they finally entered the room that he has been using with Ren Yuan after his main room window was broken, before gently placing the unconscious man upon the bed.
"How about changing your clothes while waiting for your brothers to come back?"
Shao Cheng has shaken his head while reaching over to finally remove the mask on his face, in which he was finally able to stop enduring the bloody smell upon it, only to abruptly cough up blood when his body was able to relax after knowing that Ren Yuan was in a safe place.
"Son!"
"... I'm alright"
Despite how his inside basically twisting in pain, Shao Cheng has calmly raised his hand to gently wipe the droplet of blood in the corner of his lip before stubbornly gazing at the unconsious man in the bed.
"... he has to be alright first..."
Shao Cheng couldn't rest until he completely checks Ren Yuan's health and making sure that everything is good.
"...ok"
A few distances away, Shao Yin can only quietly observe with complicated emotion in his heart the way his third son is solemnly gazing at the sleeping man in the bed with a hint of possessiveness swirling deep upon his sapphire eyes.
Somehow, his son's appearance completely reminds him of the way his twin wives have gazed upon him once upon a time before they soon started chasing after him.
"..."
Why does Shao Yin feel more compassion toward the unconscious young man rather than becoming agitated and anxious about learning his son that is slowly falling in love?