"We have him. We lost some men trying to capture his ass, as Vito had a strong security detail protecting him. We have him at the safe house on Division," Tian Yu said.
Da Han smiled because it was nice to finally receive some good news. "Perfect."
"This is the news that will make it perfect. We've got one of the Lords too. Goes by the name 'Snoopy.' Yufei caught him after he'd left his clubhouse. Apparently, he was out on a mission to get equipment. So now we have a Lord and a Castiello," Tian Yu said.
"Well, Zindel isn't a Castiello yet, but the fact that he's Vito's lover makes him very valuable," Da Han said. "Are they hidden well?"
"We have them secure."
"Looks like it's time for me to make a phone call to Rico."
"Do you want me to cut something off of Zindel in case they need convincing?" Tian Yu asked.
"Not yet... not unless they force me to," Da Han said.
"All right, let me know what happens with Rico."
"You'll be the first to know," Da Han said.
"I'll keep Yufei informed as well," Tian Yu said.
"Make sure he doesn't do anything to Snoopy without my word," Da Han said.
"I will."
"Stay safe, brother," Da Han said before ending the call.
"Good news?" Yìchén asked, seeing his father's lifted spirits.
Da Han nodded. "Very good. Okay, I have to have a meeting about what I'm going to do next."
"Okay, Dad. I'll call Chen."
"You have ten minutes," Da Han said before leaving.
Yìchén didn't waste time before contacting Chen, asking the man to come to his bedroom. Two minutes later, there was a knock on the door. "Come in," he called out.
Chen opened the door, and immediately, Yìchén wanted to strip naked and spread his legs for the man, but he kept it together. They had to have a serious conversation. "I just got through speaking with my dad, and I want to know what you want to do. I'm flexible. I can stay here and continue in college if you're willing to work under Li. But if you want to leave with my father, I'll go too and find a university there. I just want to be with you." He rose from the bed, walked over to Chen, and slipped his arms around the man's tapered waist. "I've always wanted to be with you." He looked up, resting his chin on the man's muscular chest.
Chen caressed Yìchén's beautiful, angular face, and leaned down, claiming the lips that belonged to him. "Your father and I did come to an understanding. I can work for Li; he will need my guidance and years of experience."
"But do you want to? I don't want to force you to work for Li if you'd rather work under my dad," Yìchén said. "And if you'd rather live in Beijing."
"You'd leave with me?" Chen asked just to make sure.
Yìchén nodded. "I've wanted you for so long, but you never paid me any attention before."
Chen cocked an eyebrow. "How long have you wanted me?"
"Since my preteens. I saw you being all big and badass working for my grandfather. Men see you and they fear you, they respect you. You command it with your very presence. How could I not be enamored by you?"
"That long, hun?"
"I flirted with you when I was sixteen, but you didn't take me seriously."
Chen frowned as he thought back, then he chuckled because Yìchén's flirtations he'd written off as the boy just being rebellious and pushing limits. A child thinking he could tempt a grown man. "I remember, and you were right. I didn't take you seriously."
"I know. I had to bide my time until the day came when you couldn't help but see me. To see that I was worthy of you and you were worthy of me. I want to be with you, Chen, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen," Yìchén said.
