GRMFBS CH302

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Waking up the next morning, Zhan Yan had forgotten most of his dream from the night before, only vaguely remembering that he seemed to have seen a star—a star rushing toward him.

He yawned. Why would he have a dream like that? Could he have been influenced by the fake news about a falling meteorite fabricated by the Approaching Science news agency yesterday?

Zhan Yan habitually scrolled through the gossip strips first.

[Ghost King Lin Yuan Zhan Jinli found Ghost King Tie Lao , using his recovered divine ability to install defenses for the Underworld.]

[Zhan Suiru returned to her studio. While inquiring with brokers for any news possibly related to Infinite , she discussed with Yang Ran how to install defenses for their home.]

[Chongming Demon King Zhan Yunkai and Tianshi Ji Yueming are watching the sunrise together on the grassland.]

His parents’ vibe was completely different.

Zhan Yunkai and Ji Yueming would say this was perfectly normal. Wasn’t working overtime last night exactly so they could free up some time for romance this morning?

Zhan Yan woke up early. At this time, the sky outside was only just beginning to lighten in the east.

He ran over to knock on Gu Jiancheng’s door. They were going to watch the grassland sunrise too!

Gu Jiancheng had also just gotten up; he was already used to matching Zhan Yan’s schedule.

He opened the door, but before he even had time to be happy at seeing Zhan Yan, he was grabbed by the arm and pulled outside.

Without even washing up, Gu Jiancheng was hurriedly dragged away. “What’s wrong?”

Zhan Yan: “Let’s go, let’s go! We’re going to watch the sunrise on the grassland!”

He had previously promised Xiao Gu that they would watch the sunrise and sunset on the grassland together. However, before he could adapt to his sister’s schedule of sleeping only four hours a day, he ran into Monster Doctor causing trouble.

Although he had also woken up early every day during his internship, the cattle farm was surrounded by buildings. The feeling was completely different from watching the sunrise on the vast grassland.

The two of them didn’t go far. The Abnormal Affairs Management Bureau’s secret base here was built underground, covered by the grassland above, making it completely imperceptible.

They sat right above the Abnormal Affairs Management Bureau.

The grass was still wet with dew, so Gu Jiancheng spread his jacket on the ground.

Seeing him wearing only a short T-shirt, Zhan Yan unzipped his own oversized sportswear, wrapping it around both himself and Gu Jiancheng.

Gu Jiancheng pulled one side of the sportswear over himself, his shoulder pressing tightly against Zhan Yan’s.

Mhm, even the big boss Deep Shadow could get cold!

The earth was still dark, its undulating contours like the back of a giant, while the distant skyline was already dyed a bright orange. There was a layer of clouds along the horizon, so low it seemed to touch the ground.

The orange-gray clouds were plated with an orange-gold rim as a brilliant golden sun gradually rose. The sky’s colors transitioned from orange to purple and blue, and the thin clouds above were painted with the colors of the sky and the sun’s radiance.

The sunrise was both magnificent and silent.

Gu Jiancheng wrapped his arm around Zhan Yan. The world is so beautiful, he thought. Back when he rushed out from the Supreme Scales, how could he have felt there was nothing to look forward to in the future?

Just as the sun’s golden glow was about to melt into the blue sky and the splendor of the sunrise was coming to an end—also the moment when the sky’s colors were at their most absolute, majestic peak—Zhan Yan suddenly turned his head.

He looked intently into Gu Jiancheng’s eyes.

In Gu Jiancheng’s pitch-black eyes, he saw the reflection of the sunrise.

In that moment, he wasn’t thinking of anything at all; he just suddenly wanted to look, to see what the most vigorous star in this world looked like reflected in Gu Jiancheng’s eyes.

The firelight of the sun and the firelight deep in Gu Jiancheng’s eyes merged into one, the most brilliant colors tinting his ink-black pupils.

The miniature sunrise in his eyes didn’t possess the expansive magnificence that filled one’s entire field of vision, but it was so dense it was almost blazing, looking as if it were about to surge and erupt out.

Zhan Yan felt as if he were seeing a star falling toward him, its core burning fiercely, surging with the most sincere and passionate flames.

I like it so much.

Such a vibrant Xiao Gu.

“What’s wrong?” Gu Jiancheng turned his head to look at him.

“Nothing.” Zhan Yan smiled at him, his eyes curving.

“Let’s go; we should head back for breakfast.”

Even after eating breakfast, they couldn’t go straight home; they had to return to the ranch first.

Even if they were no longer interning, they still had to let people know, otherwise others might think they went missing. Not going back last night didn’t matter, since everyone had been pulled away for physical examinations yesterday and were only just being released today.

Since Zhan Yan and Gu Jiancheng had woken up early, the two of them were actually the first to return.

By the time the other classmates and ranch employees got back, the two of them had already packed their luggage.

These people were still talking about yesterday’s events.

“Growing up, this is the closest I’ve ever been to the news!”

“Hey, did you guys see the meteorite?”

“Didn’t see it; I only heard thunderclaps. And they were continuous—that racket sounded like someone was undergoing a heavenly tribulation.”

“Hey, I also saw the thunder. Those lightning pillars were as thick as trees.”

Chang Rui exchanged notes with them on the hallucinations they had seen, feeling very puzzled. “How come all of you saw lightning?”

“What did you see?”

Chang Rui: “I felt like I had just said two words to someone, and then whoosh, I was flying at high speed at a low altitude. Hey, where’s the bro I was talking to? And Zhan Yan, why haven’t I seen them around? Maybe because we were closer, the hallucinations we saw were different.”

Everyone chimed in, saying that his hallucination was very unique.

It was probably like those poisonous mushrooms in Yunnan—some people see little gnomes after eating them, while others want to catch dragons.

Zhan Yan happened to come out of the dorm just then and stated without changing his expression, “We came back in a different car.”

The Abnormal Affairs Management Bureau had dispatched several vehicles to bring these people back, so upon hearing this, the other classmates no longer felt suspicious. Chang Rui continued to press, “Hey, Zhan Yan, what was your hallucination?”

Zhan Yan: “I also felt like I was flying. Super fast, I couldn’t even open my eyes.”

While the group was vigorously discussing their hallucinations, You Hao, who had partnered with Gu Jiancheng at the cattle farm, was taking covert glances at Gu Jiancheng.

Zhan Yan noticed and asked, “What’s wrong?”

You Hao couldn’t help but take a step back away from Gu Jiancheng, nervously keeping his voice low. “I… I think this cattle farm isn’t very clean.”

In reality, he felt that Gu Jiancheng was a bit weird, but he didn’t dare say it to his face.

Yesterday, the moment he lifted his head, a living, breathing person as big as Gu Jiancheng had completely disappeared.

The other classmates asked, “What did you see?”

“Did you have a hallucination too?”

You Hao retorted, “It shouldn’t have been a hallucination. I didn’t even go to the pasture yesterday. No matter how potent that toxic gas was, it shouldn’t have spread this far.”

Gu Jiancheng’s expression was firm: “You hallucinated!”

You Hao: “How can you be sure?”

Gu Jiancheng: “I hallucinated too. Just as I was about to give a cow an injection yesterday, I looked up and couldn’t see you anymore. I was the only one left in the barn.”

You Hao grew confused. What Gu Jiancheng saw was exactly what he had seen; yesterday, he had watched Gu Jiancheng suddenly disappear.

“Ah… huh? Then… then maybe it really was a hallucination?”

Leaving behind a group of college students who found the whole ordeal both exciting and thrilling, Zhan Yan and Gu Jiancheng departed after completing their paperwork.

For their return trip, they took the Abnormal Affairs Management Bureau’s dedicated express lane. Halfway through the journey, Zhan Yan suddenly laughed.

Gu Jiancheng leaned in close. “You’re secretly being happy without me again.”

Zhan Yan’s neck tickled from the brush of his breath. He dodged sideways, looking at Gu Jiancheng as he chuckled. “It’s nothing. I just suddenly realized that it’s my first time seeing you spout nonsense with a straight face.”

Zhan Yan brought the nonsense-spouting Xiao Gu back home—he was definitely going to live at home moving forward. And naturally, Xiao Gu, who was officially certified to accompany him during this upcoming period, had to come along too.

Just as they returned to the neighborhood, Zhan Yan ran into an enthusiastic neighbor.

“Little Yan, you’re home for the weekend! Is this your friend?”

“Yeah, I’ve got some time off this time, so I’ll be staying a few extra days,” Zhan Yan greeted back.

“That’s great! We’re still heading to Tonghua Square tonight. Do you want to join us?” The neighbor chuckled, then praised Gu Jiancheng. “This young man is so handsome! The two of you look good standing together. Come join us tonight, alright?”

Zhan Yan: “Sure.”

Gu Jiancheng: “Sure!”

Gu Jiancheng was very curious about what they were going to do at Tonghua Square, but after one neighbor left, another one came. Zhan Yan’s mouth barely stopped moving the entire way back as he continuously greeted people. Gu Jiancheng was also praised by the neighbors the whole way, so much so that he simply couldn’t find an opportunity to ask about Tonghua Square.

“Everyone knows you,” Gu Jiancheng said, having forgotten to ask about Tonghua Square by the end of it. He leaned in close to Zhan Yan’s ear, secretly delighted. “They’ve got great taste.”

Zhan Yan let out a laugh. “Are you saying that because they know me, or because they praised you?”

Gu Jiancheng’s belated idol baggage quietly came online: “Both.”

Zhan Yan couldn’t help but chuckle.

Actually, his popularity in the neighborhood hadn’t been this high in the past. It was only after he taught everyone the fitness exercises that he made a splash among the middle-aged and elderly crowds during morning exercises and evening square dancing. His dad taught singing in the arts troupe and later unexpectedly blew up in popularity with a rendition of “Sunset Red,” earning a stellar reputation among the elderly. His brother’s fondant cakes had gone viral, and during the period when they were hardest to book, he had fiercely farmed a wave of presence among the youth. Thus, their family had slowly become well-known figures in the neighborhood.

After several months, the yard his mother had arranged was already beginning to show results. Although the planted flora hadn’t fully grown yet, they had passed their initial adaptation period and were now lush and green, looking quite lovely.

Gu Jiancheng’s gaze fixed tightly on the small maple tree in the yard.

That was a demon, right? Was Yan Yan’s family background really this complicated? Even a decorative maple tree in the yard was a demon? Then could there be other hidden dragons and crouching tigers in this house?

The little maple tree was just a minor demon that had only recently gained sentience. Unable to withstand the oppressive gaze of the big boss Deep Shadow, it shook and trembled under his stare, shivering harder and harder.

Zhan Yan had just opened the courtyard gate when he saw the small maple tree trembling like it was caught in a localized, flatland typhoon. He turned to look at Gu Jiancheng. “Why are you scaring our maple tree?”

Gu Jiancheng: “It’s a demon.”

Zhan Yan walked in and opened the front door. “Yeah, my parents picked it out.”

Xingxing had heard the commotion outside a long time ago. He sprinted over at top speed, only to stop right at the door, sitting elegantly on the ground with his chin held high. Once Zhan Yan opened the door, he reservedly rubbed against his leg twice, then walked over to Gu Jiancheng’s feet and rubbed against them even more reservedly.

Zhan Yan told Gu Jiancheng to take a seat first while he went to put away their luggage.

“Xingxing, help me entertain him for a bit. I brought you something tasty.”

Xingxing nodded earnestly. Now that Gu Jiancheng was in his territory, he would definitely take good care of the guest.

He hopped onto the sofa and patted the cushion next to him with his tail.

“Meow.”

Sit.

Gu Jiancheng stared at Xingxing for a few seconds.

Could Xingxing be a demon too? But he hadn’t noticed it before.

He scooped Xingxing up in one go and began to inspect him thoroughly from head to paw.

Xingxing: ???

“Meoowww?!”

He slapped Gu Jiancheng across the face with a paw, keeping his claws retracted.

Xingxing felt that Gu Jiancheng was acting up again. One time before, Gu Jiancheng had endlessly combed his fur, nearly brushing his back completely bald.

Zhan Yan had just finished putting the luggage away. Turning around and seeing this scene, he couldn’t help but burst into laughter. “What are you doing?”

Gu Jiancheng: “Is Xingxing an ordinary cat?”

Zhan Yan: “Yeah. It’s not like everything in my house can have a secret identity.”

Gu Jiancheng put the cat down. “Oh…”

It seemed he really was overthinking things.

Xingxing indignantly stomped on his foot, then ran off to find Zhan Yan for his tasty treats.

After a simple cleanup, Zhan Yan arranged a room for Gu Jiancheng. Hm… it definitely couldn’t be his own room. Even though his room could accommodate two people, the others would explode once they got back.

Busy with one thing or another, evening soon arrived. Zhan Yan pulled Gu Jiancheng out the door.

Having just met the parents and successfully moved in, Gu Jiancheng was a little excited. He went along with whatever Zhan Yan said, his mind in a daze as he followed him out.

It was only when they reached Tonghua Square, listening to the lively music and looking at the bustling crowd, that Gu Jiancheng faintly realized something was wrong.

“Yan Yan, what are we here to do?” Gu Jiancheng asked cautiously.

Zhan Yan looked at him with a beaming smile. “Square dancing! You agreed to it yourself, did you forget?”

Gu Jiancheng: …Ah?!

“Ah” was useless. Zhan Yan had already expertly blended into the crowd and was waving at him.

Gu Jiancheng had no choice but to follow suit, rather unskillfully beginning to twist his waist and raise his arms.

His belated, short-lived idol baggage shattered into pieces.