After the fake young master left home, he discovered that it wasn't raining at all outside.

When Shen Yan and Qin Ci finished class, they saw that Zhu Yan was still sleeping, so they thought they would go to the cafeteria to reserve a seat and then call Zhu Yan to come and eat together. However, instead of Zhu Yan, they found Song Qian, who was also looking for Zhu Yan.

The three of them quickly finished their meal and then agreed to head to the classroom together.

Upon entering the classroom, the three of them were surprised to see that Zhu Yan and Lu Ze were actually eating instant noodles in the classroom.

They simply couldn't understand it. Didn't this important person have any dietary restrictions? How could he possibly eat something like this?

"Damn, Brother Zhu, why are you eating instant noodles?!" Song Zhen couldn't help but shout out.

Zhu Yan turned around and saw three people staring at him in disbelief.

"Too lazy to move." Because of what happened in the lounge yesterday, Zhu Yan's attitude towards Song Zhen had softened a bit, and he said casually.

"You can't eat this kind of food that has no nutrition." Song Zhen walked to Zhu Yan's desk, looked at Zhu Yan's instant noodles with great disgust, and then angrily lashed out at Lu Ze, "You really are something. Yesterday you argued with me about how well you knew Brother Zhu, and today you let Brother Zhu eat instant noodles. Can't you see that Brother Zhu has become as thin as a stick?"

A feast with a single pole: ...

At this moment, Lu Ze was truly at a loss for words. They had no idea how difficult it was to change Zhu Yan's mind once she made up her mind. Even if he didn't go to buy it, Zhu Yan would go on her own. He was also helpless.

"You're so thoughtful and meticulous, but why didn't you ask your chef to prepare the food and deliver it to the classroom earlier? Don't we all know that Brother Yan slept all morning?" Lu Ze didn't explain, he just kept retorting.

He's not one to take things lying down.

"I……"

"Alright, shut up. If you want to argue, go outside." Zhu Yan was truly exasperated that they could argue over such a trivial matter.

How childish!

They all kept quiet and didn't dare to say anything.

In the past, who would have believed that these young masters could be so obedient? None of them were easy to deal with.

"Brother Zhu, wanna come to my lounge? My back hurts from sitting on these chairs in the classroom for too long, wanna go have some fun?" Song Chen broke the silence in the classroom.

"I'm not going." Zhu Yan slept all morning and didn't plan to sleep again at noon. He was going to check the ID that had lied to Xu Zhiyuan.

Shen Yan stood to the side, biting his lip, frowning, his eyes vacant, his face full of hesitation and struggle. Finally, he spoke, "Then let's go to my place, Master."

"Cough cough cough—" Zhu Yan was drinking water at the time. When he heard Shen Yan's last two words, he spat out all the water. He looked at Shen Yan with surprise and a hint of disgust, and incredulously.

"Are you sick? What are you yelling about?"

Not to mention Zhu Yan, Song Zhen and Lu Ze were both stunned, staring intently at Shen Yan.

Qin Ci, on the other hand, was so frightened that his eyes almost popped out of their sockets. They had grown up together since childhood, and he was the one who knew Shen Yan best.

Shen Yan has a strong sense of self-respect and is a very resilient person. He was raised by his father, Shen Yun, to be his successor from a young age. In order not to disappoint his father, he restrains himself with the highest standards in everything he does.

But over all these years, he has never seen Shen Yan submit to anyone. For the word "master" to come out of his mouth is truly as rare as a sow climbing a tree.

Qin Ci circled around Shen Yan a few more times, trying to find evidence that he was an imposter.

Seeing Zhu Yan's strong reaction, Shen Yan was also somewhat dissatisfied. He had struggled with his conscience for a long time before finally speaking out. What kind of attitude was that?

"I didn't shout that out of nowhere. My dad said you're the young master of the Zhu family, which means you'll be my master from now on." That's what he was thinking, but Shen Yan still explained.

Shen Yun told him that Zhu Yan, the young master of the Zhu family, was a man whose words could decide the life or death of their entire family. He couldn't abandon his family because of his own pride and desire to save face.

The Shen family is the culmination of his father's efforts, and he must protect it.

Since Shen Yan had told Qin Ci about the banquet last night, Song Qian was the most confused person at this moment.

He looked left and right, trying to figure out the complicated relationship.

"There's no need. My father is in charge of the Zhu family. It's no use coming to me." Zhu Yan wasn't buying it.

"My father is loyal to the head of the family, but the person I will be loyal to from now on is you." I never expected that Shen Yan, who is usually cold and ruthless, would be so stubborn.

Banquet:…

I've noticed that you're a really meticulous person.

"Then what makes you think I'll accept you? Someone as arrogant as you would submit to me? Your loyalty to me is practically zero. I will never trust someone who might betray me at any moment."

Since the soft approach didn't work, Zhu Yan decided to try a tougher one. With such harsh words, Shen Yan should give up, right?

"I may not be entirely convinced of your loyalty, but since I've chosen to pledge allegiance to you, it must be with the utmost sincerity. As for my loyalty... I can prove it to you with my entire life." Shen Yan's expression was serious, his attitude firm, as if he were willing to risk everything.

No more invitations for the banquet.

"Big brother, if you don't even respect me, what are you pledging allegiance to? What are you after? Can't you just go be your young master? It's not like your family is going to go bankrupt." Zhu Yan felt like he was talking to a brick wall; Shen Yan was just too stubborn.

"To secure a future for the Shen family." Shen Yan paused. "You seem unaware of the Zhu family's strength."

From Zhu Yan's words, Shen Yan sensed that Zhu Yan was unaware of how powerful his background was, nor did he know his position in the family.

And that was indeed the case. Zhu Yan had always thought that the Zhu family was at most a secluded aristocratic family with some money. As for the title of "young master," wasn't that just a nice-sounding title? What was the big deal?

Forget it, Zhu Yan doesn't want to argue with him anymore. Let him do whatever he wants.

"Whatever you want." Zhu Yan still had things to finish.

"Yes, Master, I'll take that as a yes," Shen Yan replied immediately.

"Don't call me master."

"Yes, young master."

Banquet:…

"Don't call me Young Master at school either."

"Then what should I call you? I can't just call you 'brother' like Lu Ze does, you're younger than me." Shen Yan pondered Zhu Yan's question with a serious expression.

Zhu Yan was getting annoyed. "Why do you ask so many questions? Just call me Dad, okay?!"

next second.

"Okay... Dad."

Since the master has already been called "master," what does "father" even mean?

!!!

You're insane!

"roll."

Zhu Yan, whose patience had reached its limit, finally couldn't hold back any longer.

Shen Yan thought about it for a moment and ultimately chose to obey.

Qin Ci, having overheard the entire conversation, was somewhat eager to try. "Um... Young... Young Master? What about me? Actually, I also want to pledge my loyalty..."

"You get out too." Zhu Yan didn't even glance at him.

Alright.

So Qin Ci quickly left.

Although Song Zhen didn't know the details, he guessed that Zhu Yan had an extraordinary background. Since his father had given the order, there was no harm in him pledging his loyalty.

"Brother Zhu, I..."

Before Song Chen could finish speaking, Zhu Yan glanced at him and gave him a look. No further words were needed; Song Chen immediately backed down.

"Okay, I understand."

ʘ‿ʘ

Song Xuan chose to disappear.

Lu Ze secretly observed Zhu Yan out of the corner of his eye and tentatively asked, "Brother Yan, should I... just leave?"

"Why are you getting out of here? What am I going to eat if you leave?" Zhu Yan patted Lu Ze on the head. "Go throw away the trash."

"oh."

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Lu Ze picked up the instant noodles on the table, got up, and left.

See? Yan-ge still can't live without me.

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