Chapter 110 - 110 – Chairman Ren Is A Fragile Flower

"Don't you dare put yourself down!" Fang said fiercely. "My Ren is the best!"

Ren smiled slightly. "But, then, my dear, for me, my Fang is the best, you know?" he murmured in a gentle voice. "And can you imagine how I feel when my Fang is putting himself down?" he asked.

Fang froze. Did Ren feel sad and angry when Fang spoke of himself in bad terms, just like Fang felt sad and angry when Ren spoke so lowly about himself?

But if that were the truth, then wasn't Fang worrying over nothing at all and getting worked up and causing Ren to be sad and angry over an issue which didn't even exist?

Fang thought back to how Ren had swiftly cut off any chances of romantic hints every single time and declared his relationship with Fang immediately to everyone who dared to make a move…

Wasn't Fang being anxious over a useless thing? He couldn't stop other people from flocking to Ren – after all, his Ren was quite magnificent, and it also made Fang rather proud that his man was so wonderful – but what was there for Fang to worry about if Ren himself had eyes for no one other than Fang himself?

Enlightenment dawned on Fang and he immediately pulled Ren into a deep kiss.

Relieved, Ren gave in.

And thus, the two of them ended up being late for the next class. But then, the two of them realised that their swollen lips were a dead giveaway for what they had been up to during the lunch break – so it would probably be best for them to skip the next class altogether. Fortunately, it was just some research work which they had almost completed already, and the deadline was not until next week.

"Can we go home early today? There only the research bit left, isn't it?" Fang murmured in Ren's ear.

His dubious intentions were all too clear!

Ren sighed – Fang was right, there was no harm in the two of them taking the rest of the day off. They were actually quite a bit ahead in their tasks at the moment, and it would be good to take an evening off.

So, Ren and Fang made their excuses and left SIMS early, all geared up for a romantic evening.

Unfortunately, they had forgotten how clingy the four babies at home had become these days!

Daddy! Papa! You are back early!

Ren and Fang were assaulted by three furballs and one human baby who had learnt to crawl at superhuman speed.

With a shared smile, Ren picked up the two girls and Fang picked up the two boys. They presented such a harmonious picture that Steward Paul, who was hurrying to greet the two masters of the house, stopped and immediately took a few pictures.

The babies immediately started posing when they realised that they were being photographed, and Ren and Fang shot each other a helpless glance and then cooperated with the babies for the impromptu photo shoot!

And thus, the mixed species family ended up watching a new animated movie together and snacking on the exquisite hors de oeuvre made by Chef Jules. It was only when the babies fell asleep at their regular time that Ren and Fang were able to return to their own bedroom.

Fang immediately engulfed Ren in a big hug. "I wanted to spend a romantic evening with you," he complained, biting on Ren's earlobe.

Ren sighed helplessly. "Well," he said. "We are raising four babies, after all, and we have not been spending enough time with them lately…"

"I know," Fang murmured. "I feel childish when I'm complaining about this, but nonetheless, I feel like whining. I feel like my Ren doesn't prioritise me anymore…"

Ren rolled his eyes. "Well, what does dearest darling Fang want from his Ren?" he asked with a raised eyebrow.

Fang smirked. "How tired are you?" he asked in a coquettish voice.

Ren sighed and gave in.

And thus, when the two of them turned up at SIMS the next morning – no one doubted that it was because Chairman Ren was feeling unwell that the young couple had left early the previous day. Ren looked rather wan and pale and lethargic, and his movements were slow – and this was in total contrast with Fang, who looked brighter than usual, and very solicitous of his older fiancé.

What a loving couple – that's what everyone thought!

Little did they know how Ren was cursing Fang in his head for being so fierce when both of them had to come to SIMS the next day! And that Fang was being extra nice to Ren today because his brightness and satisfaction were tinged with a hint of guilt – and even Fang realised that he should have been gentler. After all, Ren was a bit delicate.

So, Fang fawned over Ren even more than usual and when Ren saw that Fang was too occupied with fussing over him and had completely abandoned the dark thoughts of the previous day, Ren gave himself an internal thumbs up. Mission accomplished!

The two of them visited Tom and his little daughter again in the first half, deciding to meet them before they went for lunch. The little girl was looking much better today, and her eyes lit up when she saw Ren and Fang.

"Handsome Big Brother Ren! Handsome Big Brother Fang!" she called happily.

Tom face palmed, but clearly couldn't bear to scold his little kid. Claw, who had come to accompany Tom today, burst out laughing.

"Good one, kiddo, good one!" Claw guffawed, clutching her stomach and laughing so hard that tears pooled in her eyes.

"Big brothers are very handsome, so I should call them handsome, right?" the little girl asked innocently. "Or should I call them Very Handsome Big Brother Ren and Very Handsome Big Brother Fang?"

This time, even Tom couldn't help the grin that spread on his face – and as for Claw, she was practically doubled over, her entirely body shaking with laughter.

Ren and Fang couldn't help but laugh as well.

"How are you feeling today, little one?" Ren asked.

"Very good, Handsome Big Brother Ren," the girl replied. Then she frowned a little. "Handsome Big Brother Ren, you are not looking as handsome as Handsome Big Brother Fang today. Did you get sick?" she asked.

Fang flushed guiltily and Ren chuckled.

"Just a bit tired," Ren told the kid. "I will go home and use a nice face pack so that I can get back my handsome face and match with my beautiful Fang, all right?"

The little girl nodded happily. "You should do that. Otherwise I will start calling you Big Brother Ren and Handsome Big Brother Fang!" she threatened.

Tom eyed Ren worriedly. "Chairman Ren, are you really all right?" he asked in a nervous voice. He had seen how fragile Ren had looked after the long surgery, and every single member of the Blue Wolves was aware that Chairman Ren was a bit of a weakling. He had no stamina, and his unhealthy habits didn't leave him with a healthy body, either. He had gotten better after Fang entered his life – but he was still rather delicate.

And a long surgery of five hours was definitely taxing for someone like that.

Ren waved away Tom's worry with a casual gesture of his hand. "Nothing to worry about, Tom," he said easily. "Besides, I have my Fang to take care of me, don't I?"

Tom was immediately relieved. "Yes, of course," he said. "There is no one who can take better care of you than young Fang!"

That made Fang flush even redder, and Ren chuckled and patted the younger man's hair.

The two of them bid farewell to Tom, his daughter and Claw, and made their way to the canteen. Fang brought Ren to a seat at the table where Ash and Dale were already seated, and made him sit down.

"You just sit here and wait," Fang told Ren. "I'll get the lunch trays for both of us."

And before Ren could protest, Fang went off in a hurry.

Ash and Dale glanced at Ren worriedly.

"What happened to you?" Ash asked.

Ren shook his head. "Nothing much – just a bit tired. Fang is overreacting, as always. Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine," he replied.

"Are you sure?" Dale asked anxiously. Being a member of the Blue Wolves, he, too, was aware of Ren's delicate health.

Ren nodded.

Before Ash and Dale could ask any more, Fang appeared with the lunch trays. The four of them ate and chatted amicably.

Unfortunately for the two lovebirds, who were planning to leave early today as well – Professor Klaus made a breakthrough in his Thalassemia research, barged into the canteen halfway through lunch and insisted that Ren and Fang accompany him to his research lab immediately.. Looking at the shining and hopeful faces of Professor Klaus, Dale and Ash – Ren couldn't bring himself to say no. Fang was worried, but since both he and Ren had promised to help these guys – they couldn't abandon them at the last minute, could they?