Upon hearing Gu Chenbai's words, Tu Yan felt a sharp pain in his chest.

　　It was a sour and tingling feeling, followed by a brief moment of pain.

　　He paused his steps, slowly fastened the button on his collar at the corner of the staircase, took a deep breath, and walked downstairs.

　　The feeling of a foreign object between his legs hadn't disappeared, and his limbs felt weak.

　　He leaned against the steering wheel and stayed quietly for a while.

　　But he couldn't help but think of Gu Chenbai for no reason, recalling his appearance while asleep, so he turned on the car's music.

　　Before finishing one song, he suddenly received a phone call.

　　Tu Yan thought it was his agent and was about to answer, but when he saw the caller's name displayed on the screen, his hand hovering above the phone stopped immediately.

　　He turned off the car's music, then rolled down the window, letting in some cold air.

　　After he regained his composure, he answered the call.

　　"Xiao Yan, are you busy? Why did it take so long for you to answer?" Tu Yan was stunned.

　　When was the last time he heard Qilan's voice? It seemed like half a year ago on the night he got his marriage certificate.

　　Qilan called and told him: "Sorry, Xiaoyan, there's something going on with my mom and I can't come back to the country, but I still wish you a happy marriage." Tu Yan paused and casually said, "I didn't hear it just now.

　　What's up?" Qilan should be at some socialite gathering, as there were the sounds of clinking glasses in the background.

　　She said, "I heard from Tu Feihong that you've divorced the second young master of the Gu family?" "Yeah." Qilan chuckled, "Why?" Tu Yan irritably replied, "No reason."

　　"Okay, Mom, I won't ask too much.

　　This is your own decision, and Mom supports all your choices.

　　But Tu Feihong is about to be furious.

　　He said he called you, but you didn't answer.

　　Now Gu Jia wants to terminate their cooperation, and his half-year of hard work is about to be ruined," Qilan said, as if telling a joke, without any affection.

　　She continued, "I don't care about him.

　　I just want to ask how you're doing now?"

　　"I'm fine," Tu Yan said indifferently, looking at the rearview mirror.

　　His fingertips unconsciously squeezed the steering wheel cover twice.

　　"What's the big deal about divorce? You and Dad have been divorced for so many years and you're living well, aren't you?"

　　Qilan put away her smile and asked seriously, "So, do you want to use your divorce to revenge against me and your father? Make us feel guilty?"

　　"I don't."

　　"Xiaoyan, Mom has said it a long time ago.

　　If our failed marriage with your father made you fear marriage, then I'm sorry, but there's no way to reverse it.

　　I won't go back to Tu Feihong because of you.

　　It's impossible."

　　Qilan walked to a quieter place and said, "You're already grown up.

　　How do you still not understand that love and family are just embellishments in life, not the whole life?"

　　Tu Yan interrupted Qilan's old clichés and said, "You're thinking too much.

　　My divorce has nothing to do with you guys."

　　"Okay, Mom is just worried about your emotions, nothing else.

　　You can hang out with friends, go on trips, or come to Mom's place to play."

　　Tu Yan was about to speak, but he heard a commotion from Qilan's end.

　　Qilan covered the microphone and said, "Xiaoyan, Mom has something to take care of here.

　　I'll hang up first."

　　Tu Yan held the phone blankly and half a minute later, he found the power button and turned the screen black.

　　Today marked exactly one month since his divorce.

　　On this day, he slept with his ex-husband.

　　On this day, his mother suddenly remembered to wish him a belated "Happy divorce." Everything was absurd.

　　...

　　Sometimes, Tu Yan really envied Gu Chenbai because Gu Chenbai had the most beloved family in the world.

　　What struck Tu Yan's memory the most was Gu Chenbai's birthday, in mid-June when the weather was nice.

　　At that time, he and Gu Chenbai had been married for over a month, still in a half-strange state.

　　Of course, the "strange" part was mostly due to Tu Yan's retreat.

　　Gu Chenbai was still as tireless and selfless as before.

　　After breakfast, Gu Chenbai put the dishes into the dishwasher and hesitated for a moment before asking Tu Yan softly, "Yanyan, today is my birthday.

　　My parents are holding a small birthday party at home, just my parents, my brother, and my grandparents.

　　Would you like to join?"

　　Tu Yan reflexively shook his head, "No."

　　Gu Chenbai's eyes dimmed a little, but he still smiled and said to Tu Yan, "It's okay, then I'll try to come back early tonight and cook dinner for you."

　　Tu Yan knew that Gu Chenbai was disappointed, and in that moment, he even wanted to say more hurtful words to make Gu Chenbai even more disappointed.

　　Maybe then, Gu Chenbai would slowly give up on him.

　　But he didn't say it.

　　Instead, he blurted out uncontrollably, "Forget it, I'll join."

　　Gu Chenbai was pleasantly surprised and immediately called his mother, telling her what Tu Yan liked and disliked.

　　When they arrived at the Gu family mansion, Tu Yan discovered that the Gu family truly doted on Gu Chenbai.

　　They were all dressed in grand attire, and each person had prepared a gift for Gu Chenbai.

　　Gu Mother even thoughtfully prepared a gift for Tu Yan herself, a limited edition watch.

　　Gu Chenbai's grandfather had a spirited and gentle appearance, always wearing a smile.

　　He showed Gu Chenbai the new functions he had learned on his phone, even boasting that he now knew how to shop online.

　　Gu Chenbai's grandmother slapped her husband's shoulder and said, "How dare you say that? Who bought a massage chair and mistakenly sent it to Chao Cheng's house?" Grandfather retorted, "I bought it for Chao Cheng!" Gu Chenbai playfully teased his grandfather, saying, "Grandpa, why don't you buy one for me too?" Grandfather hastily replied, "I'll buy one now!" Gu Chenbai chuckled and held his grandfather's hand, saying, "Forget it, Grandpa.

　　You should buy less.

　　Be careful, Grandma might freeze your bank card." Grandfather, concerned about his reputation, straightened his back and stared, saying, "She wouldn't dare!" Tu Yan silently watched from the side as Gu Chenbai quickly noticed him.

　　Using a cane, Gu Chenbai sat beside Tu Yan, lowered his head, and asked, "Yan Yan, are you hungry? Do you want some cake?" Tu Yan shook his head, turned his face away, and returned to his previous cold expression.

　　When Gu Chaocheng arrived, this is what he saw.

　　Gu Chenbai was carefully trying to cheer up Tu Yan, but Tu Yan ignored him with a cold face.

　　Gu Chaocheng walked over, called out "Chenbai," and handed the paper bag in his hand to Gu Chenbai, saying, "Happy birthday." Gu Chenbai smiled, accepted the gift, and shook hands with Gu Chaocheng.

　　He even playfully brushed his hand against the back of Gu Chaocheng's hand, saying, "Thanks, bro." Tu Yan noticed the packaging in Gu Chenbai's hand and suddenly froze.

　　Gu Chaocheng snorted, "Where's your gift? You only found out about Chenbai's birthday today, right?" Tu Yan didn't say a word.

　　Gu Chenbai reprimanded Gu Chaocheng with a glance, then gently embraced Tu Yan's shoulder, reassuring him, "It's okay, Yan Yan.

　　You coming with me is already the best gift." Gu Chaocheng watched the scene playfully from the side and clicked his tongue, not minding the situation.

　　Tu Yan pushed Gu Chenbai away and walked alone to the balcony.

　　Gu Chenbai hurriedly followed.

　　Tu Yan didn't know why, but he suddenly felt like crying.

　　He hated crying the most; even the directors he had worked with praised him for being good at everything except crying scenes.

　　He wiped his tears while Gu Chenbai handed him a tissue.

　　"Yan Yan, what's wrong?" Tu Yan took the tissue and blew his nose, murmuring, "Why isn't Gu Chaocheng jealous, even though your parents favor you so much?" Gu Chenbai laughed, "Maybe it's because I'm disabled?" "But Gu Chaocheng treats you well.

　　Everyone treats you well." Gu Chenbai approached closer, nervously asking, "Yan Yan, what's wrong?" "I..." I envy how everyone favors you.

　　Tu Yan had never felt so vulnerable.

　　He cried like a child, choking out, "My parents have never celebrated my birthday." Gu Chenbai quickly hugged Tu Yan into his arms, gently patting his back.

　　Tu Yan buried his face in the crook of Gu Chenbai's neck and cried, sobbing uncontrollably.

　　It took a long, long time for him to calm down.

　　After recovering, he felt embarrassed and pushed Gu Chenbai away, wiping his face full of snot and tears by himself.

　　Gu Chenbai did not speak and quietly accompanied Tu Yan.

　　"I'm not as pitiful as you think, don't pity me," Tu Yan said harshly.

　　Gu Chenbai tenderly replied, "Okay." After a while, Tu Yan turned around, clenched his fist, and raised it in front of Gu Chenbai, ordering, "Extend your hand, I'll give you a gift." "Oh?" Gu Chenbai raised an eyebrow and obediently opened his hand.

　　Tu Yan smashed his fist into Gu Chenbai's hand, then placed something in Gu Chenbai's hand.

　　Gu Chenbai looked down and realized it was the tissue he used to wipe his snot and tears.

　　Seeing Gu Chenbai's expression, Tu Yan couldn't help but laugh.

　　Gu Chenbai pretended to be annoyed and threw the tissue into the trash can, then turned and flicked Tu Yan's nose, saying, "I knew you were bullying me." Tu Yan fell silent for a moment and suddenly said, "Actually, I bought you a gift, but it's exactly the same as the one your brother bought." Because Gu Chenbai liked photography, they both bought the latest camera model.

　　The gift was bought a few days ago when he accidentally saw Gu Chenbai's ID card and found out his birthday was on July 9th.

　　Before going to bed, he absentmindedly opened a shopping app and searched for the new camera.

　　He never expected that he would voluntarily buy a gift for Gu Chenbai, let alone accidentally end up with the same gift as Gu Chaocheng.

　　Tu Yan took out the gift box hidden behind the sofa cushion and showed it to Gu Chenbai, saying, "Since you already have one, then this one is for...".

　　Gu Chenbai quickly took it and carefully placed it somewhere, then held Tu Yan's hand and walked to the center of the living room, handing the gift Gu Chaocheng gave him back to Gu Chaocheng, who was playing with the birds.

　　Gu Chaocheng looked at them in confusion.

　　"Brother, Yan Yan already gave me the exact same one, so you can keep this one for yourself.

　　I appreciate the gesture," Gu Chenbai said.

　　Tu Yan blinked and heard Gu Chenbai approach him and whisper in his ear, "Yan Yan, you're also a little child who is favored by someone."