Thread by @LeJiujiu

Lan Xichen arrived and went to give him a quick peck on the cheeks before he sat down.

They went about their usual order and talked about work. Lan Xichen sharing to him some details when his book will be published and Jiang Cheng showed him some sample sketches for JYL gown.

All in all it was going well, he even found himself enjoying, forgetting about how tired he was today, just seeing LXC face is enough.

"Ill just go to the washroom" Lan Xichen stood up and Jiang Cheng nodded finishing his food.

Suddenly Lan Xichen's phone started vibrating,seeing the name on it he raised a brow.Meng Yao is calling, perhaps it's something important since Lan Xichen mentioned to him about the release of his book and the upcoming events for it Meng Yao had been keeping tabs

He answered it

(147: phone call)

Jiang Cheng stared at the phone after Meng Yao ended the call, the wallpaper that greeted him is none other than the photo of himself. It made him flush slightly and his gaze shifted towards Xue Yang.

For some reason his words earlier repeated on his mind.

On second thoughts the wallpaper is the same photo that Lan Xichen sent him, a few days ago. Something that he haven't posted yet to any social media platform.

Jiang Cheng hovered his thumb over the gallery icon.

This is not right.. but he had to make sure.

Glancing at the direction of the restroom he pressed the icon, just a quick peek he thought, seeing that there isn't something suspicious he sighed in releif but another icon caught his attention, it was a photo of him and when Jiang Cheng clicked on that folder his eyes widened.

"What the fuck?" he scrolled through the photos and... Everything, every photo he had taken is there. Selfies, videos and some private photos where he expose more of himself when he is in the mood. "What the hell.."

"Sorry, there was a line in the restroom it seems that there are some problems with the other stalls--" Lan Xichen trailed off when he saw Jiang Cheng holding his phone.

"What the fuck is this?!" Jiang Cheng hissed, showing him the phone.

"Jiang Cheng let me explain.."

"What the hell Xichen some of these are few months ago!..." Jiang Cheng placed the phone down and frowned before taking out his new phone.

"Im sorry, It wasn't my intention I swear! When Wei Wuxian and Nie Huaisang--"

"They knew?!"

"I--"

"I cant believe this" Jiang Cheng picked his phone and stood up from his seat.

"Wait! A-Cheng!" Lan Xichen grabbed his phone and followed Jiang Cheng outside the cafe. "Please listen to me first!"

"Dont follow me! I swear I will--" Jiang Cheng growled.

"Is it you?.."

"What?" Lan Xichen blinked.

"Using my photos?" Jiang Cheng looked at him, hurt is very evident on his face.

"No! Gods! Jiang Cheng I would never!" Lan Xichen reached out to him but Jiang Cheng slapped his hand and walked away.

(148: it's a mess)

(149: secret is out)

(150: Advice)

(151: What happened?)

(152: Ignored)

(153: Let me explain)

(154: Space)

(155: Best Jie)

(156: Rant)

(157: Night out)

(158: Lets wait)

Jiang Cheng arrived at the usual bar where he and their groups gather for a drink but right now, it's only him and Wen Qing.

He immediately spotted her and waved, walking towards his direction he sat down.

"I already ordered the usual" Wen Qing gestured at the bottle.

"Thanks" Jiang Cheng groaned and reached out to take a sip from it.

"You haven't talked to him yet?"

"Damn, you really are straight to the point huh?" Jiang Cheng huffed.

"Well what do you want to talk about? On how I performed a surgery this morning."

"No."

"Good, isn't that why you are here? To vent?" She shook her head lifting her glass and took a sip from it.

"I just don't know what to do, I feel like I overreacted, I mean it's just photos--"

"those are still personal Jiang Cheng, things you are not willing to share--

It's your privacy, its something that supposed to be only yours, it's personal, you have the very rights to get upset" She set her glass down and crossed her arms. "And those two gremlin knew about it! I will really crush their heads!" she hissed.

"Do so, I'd like that"

"Its just.. Im disappointed" Jiang Cheng sighed finishing his grink in one go.

"Okay wow slow down"

"I am slowing down!" Jiang Cheng hissed slamming the bottle down.

"Yeah right, I thought you will swallow the bottle, when do you plan on talking to them?"

"I dont know, screw this shit" Jiang Cheng said reaching out for a new bottle. "I'll be fine"

"GODS IM SSSOOO PISSED!"

"Alright yes I know that's the 16th time you said it today, I keep telling you stop it and that's it!" Wen Qing grabbed the bottle away from his hand and Jiang Cheng frowned.

"I dont know Wen Qing.. Im just.. It's the first time.."

"Oh Gods here we go again" Wen Qing massaged her forehead

"... I allowed him into my life! I trusted him, them!" Jiang Cheng leaned against the couch "Its been a nice three weeks.. God damn we didn't even had se--" Wen Qing covered his mouth with her palm.

"Okay I dont wanna hear that! This is why you dont get drunk you are so dramatic" Wen Qing sighed.

"If he wanted pictures so bad I can send him you know! I.. I can send him sexy photos! Why did he have to lie? Even when that site used my photos he didn't even tell me!"

"Okay information I dont need, but you cant be sure it's Lan Xichen who set up your profile on that site, you better talk to him about this."

"... Alright I'll talk to him" Jiang Cheng picked his phone and start typing furiously.

"Okay stop that we are going home now!"

(159: drunk text)

(160: types of drunk)

(161: Body Bag)

(162. Dr. Wen we need help)

(163: prays)

(164: grrrr...)

(165: All set)

(166: D DAY)

(167: This is it)

(168: patched up)

(169: Event done)

(170: Congrats)

(171: Hear us out pt 1)

(172: Hear us out pt 2)

(173: Hear us out pt 3)

(174: At peace)

(175: Evening talk)

(176: Tease)

(177: I hate my friends)

(178: Event day!)

(179: Everybody is getting ready!)

When Jiang Cheng arrived at the event he already noticed the number of people that was already in line, naturally he went to fall in line as well while waiting for the rest of his friends.

"Jiang Cheng? Why are you in line?" Meng Yao raised a brow as he pulled him away.

"Falling in line?"

"There is no need for you to fall in line you know, come follow me" He smiled and guided him inside the building and he was immediately greeted by Lan Xichen who gave him a hug.

"You made it"

"Of course, I wouldn't miss it"

Jiang Cheng gave him a small smile and started to look at Lan Xichen before raising a brow "Are you.. wearing one of my design?"

"Yes, I bought it while you were away, Mian mian helped me a lot for choosing this"

"When was this?"

"... When you refused to talk to me"

"oh.." Jiang Cheng stared at him before fixing his collar "looks good on you"

"Xichen, we will start now so be prepared and I'll let them in" Meng Yao called out and Lan XiChen gave him a thumbs up before giving Jiang Cheng a peck on the cheek. P

The room started to get flocked by the people who attended, Nie Mingjue waved at him and gestured to the seat next to him.

Jiang Cheng sat down and later the rest of his friends arrived and they filled in the seats that he reserved for them.

When the event started it was Meng Yao who did the opening, introducing Lan Xichen to the crowd.

The event was successful and Jiang Cheng had to sit through listening to Lan Xichen's voice as he made a small read through from his book.

Over all the event was a huge success, Jiang Cheng observed from the side as Lan Xichen started signing the books, interacting with his fans.

Jiang Cheng decided to linger on the snack bar and started munching some of the food there.

While he was busily posting his tweet Jiang Cheng flinched when he felt someone embrace him from behind.

"A-Cheng did you enjoy the snack bar?" Lan Xichen murmured and Jiang Cheng rolled his eyes before glancing around.

"You are done?"

"I couldn't wait to have you in my arms like this" he murmured and nuzzled his cheek against Jiang Cheng's neck.

"Excuse me, Love birds but I need to borrow our author today" Meng Yao appeared behind them

"I thought its already over?" Lan Xichen frowned.

"The first batch yes"

"Go and detach him away from so he can finish this event" Jiang Cheng shrugged him off and Lan XiChen reluctantly let go of him. "Go and hurry up ill wait for you"

"Alright then" Lan Xichen gave him a small wave and they left to return back to his table.

(180: the V bros)

(181: escape plan)

(182: Who got plowed!?)

(183: Serious question)

(184: gown fitting)

(185: future Wedding... Plans?)

(186: That was fast???)

(187: False alarm)

(188: Bliss and Surprises)

(189: Good luck bro)

(190: preparations)

(191: it's tomorrow!)

(192: Am proud)

(193: Check up)

(194: Bride and Groom)

(195: Dont be late!)

When they arrived everyone is there, their friends and relatives his parents is also there. Lan Xichen just followed him with a small distance between them and he gestured for Jiang Cheng that he will head towards his seat.

Jiang Cheng sat beside Wei Wuxian waiting for the ceremony When Jiang Yanli finally showed up Jiang Cheng’s breath is stuck on his throat, she looks really beautiful and he couldn’t be more proud to see her wear his creation.His chest is swelling with different emotions right now

He is not gonna cry, he willed himself not to cry but he turned to see Wei Wuxian sniffling beside him.

He cant blame him though.

The ceremony proceeded while the two exchanged their vows, Jin, Zixuan is on the verge of tears.

Once the ceremony is over and they headed towards the reception, Jiang Cheng arrived with Lan Xichen tugging him towards the table where his parents are.

"A-Cheng.. Is it really okay for me to sit with them?" Lan Xichen asked worriedly

"Of course, I mean.. I wanted to introduce you to them" Jiang Cheng headed towards his parents table.

"Mom, Dad.. This is Lan Xichen um.. My boyfriend" he gestured towards Lan Xichen.

"Ah.. Lan Xichen? Lan? Are you perhaps related to Lan Qiren?" Jiang Fengmian asked.

"Yes Sir, I'm his nephew" Lan Xichen smiled and Yu Ziyuan finally turned her attention towards him looking at him up and down.

"The author?" She asked and Lan Xichen nodded "Hn.. I love your new work"

Lan Xichen breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that.

"A-Cheng what are you standing there for?! Go get a chair and let him sit" she waved her hand and Jiang Cheng immediately grabbed a chair for Lan Xichen to sit.

Jiang Cheng did not expect that his parents easily warmed up to Lan Xichen. T

His Father and Lan Xichen's Uncle were previously classmates and they still kept contact with eachother, his Mother... reads Lan Xichen's works! And he didn't know about this!?

Well at least his parents are chill with it? Thats what matters the most.

(196: The newly weds!)

(197: Advance proposal)

(198: Congratulations!)

(199: The cake story)

(200: I strongly oppose)

(201: Cake meme)

After Jiang Yanli's wedding everyone pretty much returned to their usual activities and that includes Jiang Cheng. They often receives messages from the couple but the two are too busy from their honeymoon and travelling.-

Lan Xichen had been busy lately since his books hit the market and of course it became a best seller, his Mother immediately had a copy personally delivered by Lan Xichen himself and signed too.

Wei Wuxian is same as usual, being his annoying self at least he had Lan Wangji now.

All in all it was perfect, Jiang Cheng’s business is also flourishing. More clients and transactions. It was a good year, time fast by so fast and Lan XiChen asked him to move in with him at the end of the year.

(202: move in)

(203: quit the cake joke)

(204: Moving in!)

"It's funny that on that very same day I paid for that new phone and the next day It's gone"

Jiang Cheng chuckled at that.

"But I guess it's not only my phone that got stolen that day, but also my heart"

"Shut up, such a sap"

"Marry me in the future A-Cheng"

"I will"

[END]

Thank you for being patient with me all these time, it's finally done after monthssss!! I thought hard if I should drag it further but I don't think it's necessary anymore so I decided to end it like this. I hope ya'll like it! Thank you once again 🙏