am-books Chapter 92 Uninvited Guest
Chapter 92 Uninvited Guest
chapter 92
The man in front of me was dressed in a suit and tie, probably over 30 years old, and about 1.8 meters tall.
His brows exuded a chilling aura, and his eyes were indifferent; he did indeed bear a resemblance to Jiang Yuming…
He stood ramrod straight, hands in his pockets, looking at Meng Youcheng with a forced, insincere smile...
"Hello... I am Jiang Yuming's older brother, Jiang Shiyu."
His tone was extremely cold, and as soon as he finished speaking, the faint smile on his lips vanished instantly.
Fang Tingting had previously mentioned that Jiang Yuming and his brother had a similar temperament, and now that we see it, it's true...
The two of them didn't seem like they were easy to get along with.
Meng Youcheng stared at him, stunned for three minutes.
Didn't Xu Xingcheng say that his brother wouldn't be back for at least a year?
It's only been half a year, how come you're back already?
He's back. He's not going to take Jiang Yuming back with him, is he?
Meng Youcheng felt uneasy...
Jiang Shiyu then spoke up, "Could you please invite me in for a seat?"
The man then realized what was happening and said, "Move forward."
……
"His brother...is having tea..."
Xia Chunian poured a glass of cool water and placed it in front of Jiang Shiyu, then nervously returned to Meng Youcheng's side.
In less than five minutes, Jiang Shiyu had looked through the entire room, which wasn't very big. His expression was clearly not good, but he managed to calm it down a bit.
"Yu Ming... he lives in a place like this?"
Meng Youcheng wasn't nervous. He had seen many people like this before, so he didn't feel much pressure.
He maintained his smile, "The place he... lived with me before was even more dilapidated than this."
Jiang Shiyu glanced at him, then gave a forced smile. "Isn't there any tea?"
Xia Chunian added, "The kind that old people drink?"
Jiang Shiyu glanced at her as well. "Drinking tea...is it so unpopular now? I remember back then, everyone really liked drinking tea, and it was a wonderful thing; you could savor different aspects of life..."
The girl curled her lip. "I'm exhausted like a dog all day long, how the hell am I in the mood to savor life?"
That sentence left his brother speechless.
Meng Youcheng gave the girl a meaningful look...
Xia Chunian then shut her mouth.
Jiang Shiyu picked up the water in front of him but didn't drink it right away. "My purpose in coming here is simple: I'm taking my brother away. He shouldn't be living in a place like this. Do you know what kind of place he used to live?"
"A villa, a 300-square-meter villa. I can give him anything he wants, but he absolutely cannot live here!"
Xia Chunian couldn't hold back any longer, "Why? You don't know... Jiang Yuming keeps saying that he used to..."
Jiang Shiyu looked up at her and interrupted her, "No matter what he says, at least he was absolutely safe before, but now that he lives in a place like this, his safety is not guaranteed, and my heart will never be at peace..."
"He's an actor now, with tens of millions of fans. Do you know why you've never had paparazzi take pictures of you? Why no one has disturbed your peaceful life?"
"Because I've issued the highest order in the industry: no one is allowed to take photos secretly. Any reporter who exposes any dirt on Jiang Yuming will be fired by his company and will never be hired by any related profession again..."
"But the path of an actor is fraught with danger. I've done everything I can think of, but there are still some unspoken rules, like demons in the dark, that could drag him into a vortex if he's not careful. I don't want my brother to live such a turbulent life every day..."
"I just hope he's healthy. I don't care if he's happy or not. As long as he's alive and healthy, I can find a little bit of comfort in my heart."
Staring at Jiang Shiyu's determined gaze, Meng Youcheng froze for a few seconds...
"What's the point of living if you're unhappy?"
His words were soft and carried a clear hint of doubt.
Jiang Shiyu looked at him and said, "He might be unhappy, but if he dies, he will never experience happiness. That's why I have to lock him up. He might just be unhappy."
Meng Youcheng sneered, "Your logic is really strange. No matter how you look at it, it's all for Jiang Yuming's good. But have you ever thought that he chose the path of acting himself? Life is so long, are you planning to lock him up for the rest of his life?"
"Lock him up in the villa for life, never letting him out?"
Jiang Shiyu's eyes were very firm. "Sure. I have plenty of money. I can lock him up forever and ensure he has no worries about food or clothing. He can have whatever he wants. As long as it's something tangible, as long as he asks, I can get it for him."
"What if this is the path he wants? What if he just wants to stay here? What if he just wants to become a movie star?"
Meng Youcheng immediately became agitated, "What are you going to do then?!"
"no……!"
Jiang Shiyu's expression remained indifferent. "Whatever he wants, I can give it to him, but only on the condition that his life is not endangered."
Xia Chunian interrupted them, "Aren't you being a bit too extreme? How could it possibly endanger your life? It's just... becoming an actor, right? I know... the entertainment industry is a murky place, but it doesn't have to be..."
Jiang Shiyu: "You don't know, Jiang Yuming's health...!"
Meng Youcheng interrupted him, "I know..."
"You know?"
Jiang Shiyu stared at him in disbelief.
Meng Youcheng sighed. "He told me, and I don't think it's harmful at all, and besides..."
Aren't you afraid of him?
Jiang Shiyu interrupted him.
Meng Youcheng pondered for a moment, "Why would he be afraid? He's grown up now. Even if something is terrifying, he'll weigh the pros and cons and know what he should and shouldn't do, regardless of... which personality type he has."
Jiang Shiyu was just about to speak...
Just then, with a "creak," the door opened.
"Uncle... I'm back..."
Jiang Yuming walked in carrying a cake and saw Jiang Shiyu sitting on the sofa. He paused for a few seconds, then finally said, "Brother? What brings you here?"
"More than Ming..."
Jiang Shiyu stood up. "How have you been lately?"
The boy placed the cake on the table in the living room, smiled slightly, and said, "It's great, bro. When did you get back? Why didn't you tell me? I could have picked you up. You don't know, but I can drive now. I got my license a while ago, and my driving skills are really steady. You..."
"More than Ming..."
Jiang Shiyu interrupted him, "Come back with me, let's go back to our old life. We don't want this kind of wandering anymore."
Upon hearing this, Meng Youcheng immediately stood up...
The boy's gaze shifted from his brother to Meng Youcheng, then after a moment, he looked back at him...
"Brother, are you kidding me?"
The boy smirked, "Haven't you seen how incredibly successful I am lately? You probably don't even know... but my Weibo followers are already almost..."
"I know! I've been following your situation!"
Jiang Shiyu said anxiously, "It's precisely because I'm paying attention that I feel this kind of life is... for you."
Follow me?
Jiang Yuming's smile vanished instantly. "Do you know today is my birthday? My 20th birthday..."
Jiang Shiyu paused, just about to speak...
The boy took his hand and led him away from there, saying, "Let's talk outside..."
Xia Chunian watched their retreating figures. "What were those two brothers saying?"
Meng Youcheng patted her on the shoulder, "You stay here, I'll go out and take a look..."
……
The two brothers stood at the doorway, facing each other, their eyes locked.
Jiang Shiyu: "How are you feeling now? Has that voice appeared again? Are you...?"
The boy gestured to interrupt him, "Brother... you don't need to pretend to care about me. There are some things I remember. For example, when I was ten years old, you threw me into a mental hospital alone, and no matter what I said or did, you wouldn't let me out..."
Jiang Shiyu's expression changed instantly. "You...remember?"
"These are my memories from when I was ten. I had just forgotten them before, but I'll remember them eventually. I know about our past. You hate Mom for not choosing you, and I know you hate me too for keeping me trapped in that place..."
Jiang Shiyu hurriedly protested, "No, that's not true...!"
Jiang Yuming shook his head. "All of that is in the past. I can let it go, but please... don't lock me up again. I'm not really interested in the title of Best Actor. This is someone I'm interested in, someone who expects me to become..."
That's why I keep working hard.
The boy thought for a moment, "Why did I end up on this path? You can ask your good brother, no... now that I think about it, he should be considered your boyfriend, Xu Xingcheng..."
"The company I signed with belongs to Brother Cheng. At first, the name seemed familiar, and after investigating, I found out it was indeed him. He was the one who visited me before and told me... Luffy is the man who wants to become the Pirate King..."
"Since I want to be an actor, I should become a Best Actor."
Jiang Shiyu was about to speak...
Jiang Yuming happened to see Meng Youcheng hiding behind the door. He beckoned to him, "Uncle... come here..."
Meng Youcheng: "Huh?"
The man had no choice but to walk over and silently come to his side...
The boy pulled him close and, without a word, silenced him with a kiss, Jiang Yuming biting Meng Youcheng's lips hard, the kiss was passionate...
Meng Youcheng tried to push, but it was no use...
Jiang Shiyu, standing nearby, hurriedly avoided eye contact...
The boy reached out and unbuttoned Meng Youcheng's clothes, then turned to look at Jiang Shiyu. "Brother, do you want to keep watching?"
[Note: The next chapter is from the older brother's perspective.]