Saving the Heartthrob Frenemy-Chapter 563: Family time

Luo Muchen never thought he would lose control of himself more especially in front of Qie Ranzhe. He had lost at pool and now he was somehow roped into playing chess. Since he was good at chess and ranked as an intermediate master he thought he would at least walk out of here with one win but Qie Ranzhe was like a beast. His initial plan was to at least leave a good impression on Qie Ranzhe and get his approval but now he felt that the more he lost to him the less respect Qie Ranzhe had for him. It was like he was looking down on him. Just like this, he was roped into another challenge.

They sat across from each other at the chess board, their eyes locked in a fierce stare. They had been playing for over thirty minutes and the game was nearing its end. "You are pretty good at this. What level are you?" asked Qie Ranzhe.

Luo Muchen who was seriously strategising his next move replied, "I am an intermediate master player."

Qie Ranzhe leaned back in his seat and praised sincerely, "Impressive." Luo Muchen thought they were finally making some progress but soon he was splashed with cold water.

"But not impressive enough to beat me," said Qie Ranzhe his voice tyrannical.

Luo Muchen, "..."

While Luo Muchen was getting grilled the person he was getting grilled for was warm and cosy dressed in his pyjamas. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

His room was packed with people. Wen Qinxi was in bed next to him and so was Nana Wen. She squeezed in there holding a bowl of soup. Nana Qie brought over a tray of snacks and Wen Danzhe turned on the TV and selected the show they were going to watch. He sat in a chair close to the bed while reaching over to take his popcorn.

Wen Qinxi who was surrounded on all sides couldn’t help but complain, "Couldn’t we do this downstairs? You will leave crumbs in my bed."

Wen Qinxi didn’t intend for this to happen. He had asked his mom to make a bowl of soup for Qie Xieling while he changed Qie Xieling’s bedding. When Qie Xieling came out of the shower his dad was done making his bed.

He changed into the pyjamas his dad took out for him and put on his pendant. Just as he was about to go downstairs his dad came back and told him that his grandmother was bringing soup for him and that he should lie in bed and wait.

Qie Xieling was bored so he looked for the remote to turn on the TV. His uncle came in and found the remote for him. "Tell me what you want to watch," said Wen Danzhe while he was picking something. Wen Qinxi sat in bed with his son then his mother came in with a bowl of chicken and mushroom soup. Then his nana brought in snacks because they were supposed to watch a dog blooded drama. Thus Qie Xieling’s drinking soup and playing the TV in the background turned into a viewing party with his family.

"Dad ahh, your feet are so cold," he complained. Wen Qinxi instead of moving his feet or wearing socks came after him.

"You unfilial son, you should be warming up my feet instead of running off. Come here," he said his feet shuffling underneath the covers looking for his target.

"No, I am a patient. You are abusing a patient," complained Qie Xieling. The two of them shuffled under the covers almost causing Grandma Wen to spill the soup.

"Tsk you brat. Stop messing around," she reprimanded Wen Qinxi which was before the ice-cold foot touched hers. "Ahh! What did you do? Take an ice bath. Get off me!"

Wen Qinxi retracted his foot while Nana Qie lay at the edge of the bed.

"Shh shh, it’s starting. That green tea bitch is getting what is coming to her today."

"Nana!" yelled Qie Xieling who rarely heard her swear.

Nana Qie grabbed a fist full of peanuts and asked, "What? Why can’t I curse? She took her best friend’s man while she had cancer thus she is a bitch."

Qie Xieling, "..."

Well, he couldn’t argue with that. The family of five began to watch seriously while Qie Xieling was eating his soup. Being covered with such a warm family atmosphere made him so happy. He never thought about how blessed he was to have such a family until now. It all seemed coincidental that they were here but they all just wanted to cheer him up with their actions. He appreciated them even more.

"Oh... is the one with cancer going to get reborn?" asked Wen Danzhe and a pillow was thrown at him. With a soft bam it landed at the back of his head and he rubbed his head.

"Stop talking you are ruining the experience. That was your third question in ten minutes," said Nana Qie.

"Mom," complained Wen Danzhe to his mother but his mother laughed while saying,

"You are lucky it wasn’t a slipper." Qie Xieling laughed softly while taking a spoonful of his soup.

The light was dimmed after he was done with his soup so they could all watch. He felt his dad get up midway through the show. "I am going to look for you Father," Wen Qinxi whispered to Qie Xieling before leaving.

"Bring me a can of cola," yelled Wen Danzhe after Wen Qinxi but Wen Qinxi retorted back,

"You have hands and feet."

Wen Danzhe, "..."

He knew that Wen Qinxi was just saying that but he would still bring it thus he yelled again, "No ice."

"How can you order around your older brother like that?" reprimanded his mom while poking his arm in the dark. Wen Danzhe rubbed his painful arm while complaining under his breath.

Meanwhile, Wen Qinxi was walking towards the cottage looking for his man. If he hadn’t left the property he could only be in three places. It was either the gym, the study or the man cave.

The gym room lights were off and his study as well. The only other place left was the cottage. When he got there he was met by an unexpected scene. He stood there watching his over competitive husband torturing Luo Muchen through a game of chess and from the looks of it they had been at it for a while.

Qie Ranzhe who had no idea that he was being watched was using his clever moves and sharp tactics to pressure Luo Muchen.

Luo Muchen, who was used to dominating his opponents, felt his pride and confidence shaken. He was determined to win at any cost.