{"id":8151,"date":"2026-09-25T08:31:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T06:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=8151"},"modified":"2026-09-25T08:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T06:31:42","slug":"a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-105","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2026\/09\/25\/a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-105\/","title":{"rendered":"A Love-Struck Brain Is Nothing In The Face Of Melodrama – Chapter 105"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Mu Bai didn\u2019t know how big a stir his message had caused. After sending it, he kept waiting for Gu Yan to reply, but Gu Yan, whether because he hadn\u2019t seen it or didn\u2019t care, didn\u2019t respond at all.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Even when Mu Bai walked into the office, Gu Yan still didn\u2019t reply, which made Mu Bai\u2019s mood, which had just started to improve, drop again.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When Mu Bai angrily looked up, he saw his colleagues gathered together, whispering about something. The atmosphere seemed unusually lively.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Curious, he moved closer and overheard them gossiping about the company\u2019s big and little Pei executives.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026\u2026Have you seen their social media posts? It seems Big Pei and Little Pei recently started a romantic connection,\u201d one colleague said excitedly, eyes glinting with gossip.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cReally? Isn\u2019t Big Pei always single? And Little Pei too? He hardly talks to anyone. How could something suddenly happen?\u201d another colleague asked in confusion.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cIt\u2019s true! I saw Big Pei post a photo of a lunchbox on social media at noon today, captioned \u2018Heartfelt lunch, tastes great.\u2019 Don\u2019t you think this shows something is happening?\u201d the first colleague continued, full of excitement.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYes, yes! Little Pei also posted. He hardly ever posts, but today he even shared a video of a lunchbox,\u201d another colleague added, eyes sparkling with gossip.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Hearing this, Mu Bai felt a stir in his heart. He remembered seeing Ye Wangxing in the cafeteria earlier and felt that these two events might be connected.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cHave you ever seen Big Pei and Little Pei in person?\u201d a new colleague asked, curious.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cOf course!\u201d an experienced employee immediately replied. \u201cBig Pei is our company\u2019s CEO. Though he acts like a tyrant at work, he is really handsome! Whenever he attends a party, all the men and women surround him the entire evening.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYes, yes, Big Pei\u2019s golden eyes are especially charming. He looks sunny and handsome, but he\u2019s ruthless at work,\u201d another colleague agreed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhat about Little Pei?\u201d the new colleague continued.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cLittle Pei\u2026\u201d the experienced employee thought for a moment. \u201cLittle Pei looks a bit like Big Pei, both have black hair, but Little Pei\u2019s hair is straighter and longer. He hardly talks and just codes all day. He feels like a robot.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBut today was different,\u201d a colleague whispered. \u201cI saw Little Pei holding a lunchbox, and that normally expressionless face was smiling. I even wondered if I saw it wrong.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYes, yes, I saw it too!\u201d another colleague interrupted excitedly. \u201cI even saw a boy delivering the lunch to Little Pei.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a pity. I only glimpsed briefly. I don\u2019t know who it was.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The colleague said regretfully.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Hearing this, Mu Bai\u2019s heart skipped a beat. He recalled the Ye Wangxing he had just seen and suspected that the young man delivering the lunch might be him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But when had Ye Wangxing met Little Pei? They were close in age, so maybe they were friends.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As Mu Bai pondered this, the new colleague asked again: \u201cWho was that young man? Do you know him?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cNo, but he looked young, didn\u2019t wear a company badge, yet had access permissions. He should be someone the bosses know,\u201d the experienced employee replied, shaking his head.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBut you have to admit, even from afar, you could see he had a good figure,\u201d the other colleague said, clicking his tongue.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAlso, he was skillful\u2014didn\u2019t expect a drama plot to happen in real life. I really want to know who those two are. The tension was terrifying.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The colleagues laughed and chatted, while Mu Bai stood aside, feeling complicated.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Listening to other people\u2019s perfect romance, he thought of his cold war with Gu Yan and felt Gu Yan was too much\u2014he was clearly his boyfriend!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Why did even people in a mere flirtation period get better treatment?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Wasn\u2019t he better looking and considerate than Ye Wangxing? Didn\u2019t it bring face to go out with him? Why did Ye Wangxing get treated so well that even sending a lunchbox got posted online, while Gu Yan couldn\u2019t even remember that he didn\u2019t like cilantro?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Tears welled up in Mu Bai\u2019s eyes, about to fall.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cMu Bai, why aren\u2019t you saying anything?\u201d A new colleague, unaware of Mu Bai\u2019s situation, noticed him standing silently and thought something had happened. They asked hurriedly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAh, I\u2026 I was just thinking,\u201d Mu Bai replied, coming back to himself and forcing a small smile.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The new colleague wanted to ask further but was pulled back by a nearby colleague. Though a bit confused, the new colleague wasn\u2019t completely naive and stopped, realizing that Mu Bai probably had some issue.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Mu Bai didn\u2019t notice the new colleague\u2019s reaction. Seeing them trying to show concern, he almost wanted to vent. At that moment, a senior colleague, who had brought the new one, suddenly stepped forward.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAh, right, I forgot to mention something earlier. I think I heard Big Pei speaking with the person who delivered his lunch.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Everyone\u2019s attention immediately focused on him. The office went silent.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Even Mu Bai, about to let his tears fall, held them back and turned to look at the colleague.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYou saw him? When? Where?\u201d other colleagues asked, ignoring Mu Bai now. Even the new colleague forgot about Mu Bai\u2019s odd behavior, eyes shining with curiosity as they eagerly questioned their senior.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The senior breathed out and rubbed his chin as he recalled.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cActually, it was just today at noon. I overheard some conversation near Big Pei\u2019s office. Big Pei was talking alone, but I didn\u2019t catch exactly who it was, only that it was a man,\u201d the senior colleague said.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The others pondered, while Mu Bai suddenly had a thought\u2014could the person delivering lunch to Big Pei also be Ye Wangxing?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But then Mu Bai felt the idea was absurd.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What kind of people were Big and Little Pei? They were the rising elites of City A, with countless companies under them. How could they possibly be interested in the same person?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

And Ye Wangxing was just an ordinary college student, not even shining with Gu Yan\u2019s aura.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Mu Bai laughed and dismissed the thought from his mind. At that moment, another colleague couldn\u2019t hold back and asked eagerly,<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhat did they say?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThe voice of Big Pei sounded very gentle, like casual chatting. Anyway, it was much more gentle than he is with us. Someone who didn\u2019t know might have thought he was talking to a little kid\u2014though the questions were particularly detailed,\u201d the senior colleague frowned and continued.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cHe asked the young man what he did yesterday, where he went, who he met, and even what he ate. Although the tone sounded relaxed, that sense of control\u2026 you know, it was like he wanted to know every move the other person made.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWow, Big Pei is already strict at work, I didn\u2019t expect him to be so\u2026 meticulous in private,\u201d a colleague exclaimed, a note of surprise in their voice.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Another colleague whispered: “Are you sure that\u2019s meticulous and not creepy?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

All the colleagues looked at him\u2014actually, they all agreed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But no one had ever spoken out like this colleague did.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cHow did that person respond?\u201d Mu Bai couldn\u2019t help asking. He still cared about that person.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThe young man was very at ease, not caught off guard at all, not even angry,\u201d the senior colleague recalled, counting the young man\u2019s words on his fingers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cHe casually said he went to the library yesterday, visited a newly opened caf\u00e9, and even mentioned where he bought the ingredients for the lunchbox he brought to Big Pei.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The senior colleague spoke, still recalling the gentle tone of the young man\u2019s voice.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThat figure gave off a bright, sunny feeling. Even when asked like this, he didn\u2019t panic. He answered everything Big Pei asked.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cIn the end, he even promised to go to that caf\u00e9 with Big Pei next time. It sounded like he naturally accepted this kind of \u2018interrogation,\u2019 and Big Pei really liked it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As the senior colleague spoke, his expression gradually turned admiring.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

No wonder he could deliver a lunchbox to Pei\u2014he even handled this kind of questioning so easily.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cTsk tsk tsk, this young man is really not simple. Look at his skills, his patience,\u201d another colleague marveled. \u201cIf it were me, I would have flipped the table. I\u2019m not a criminal, how can I be interrogated like this?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Other colleagues nodded in agreement, lamenting that they didn\u2019t have this kind of luck.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

A shocked new colleague said: “How can Big Pei do that? In this, he\u2019s no match for Little Pei.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Other colleagues: \u2014?!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cHow do you know?\u201d a colleague hurriedly asked, gossiping eyes wide.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cI just went to Little Pei\u2019s office to get his signature and unexpectedly ran into a young man with him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhat? What did you see?\u201d The office became lively again.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The new colleague, seeing the attention, got nervous and quickly explained what he had seen.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cI saw that young man with Little Pei in the office. The young man leaned against Little Pei, holding his phone playing games, while Little Pei finished his meal and rested beside him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYou know what Little Pei is usually like, right? Cold, hardly speaking a word. But today, he let that young man lean on him, and his gaze was so gentle\u2014it was like a completely different person. I was stunned.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The new colleague said incredulously, and the others weren\u2019t much better.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cMy god, could Little Pei have been possessed by someone, or did he suddenly get hit by love-brain?\u201d a colleague exclaimed, disbelief in their tone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cProbably love-brain. People in love have no rationality at all,\u201d the senior colleague said, twitching his mouth.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

All the colleagues collectively turned to look at Mu Bai and nodded in unison.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Mu Bai: “\u2026” Why are you looking at me?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Before he could speak, the new colleague quickly nodded: \u201cAnd that young man looked very natural, like they were already used to this kind of intimacy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cTsk tsk tsk, I have a feeling the office will be lively from now on. Maybe we\u2019re going to have more boss ladies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The colleagues returned to their workstations and began the afternoon\u2019s tasks.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Mu Bai followed the crowd back to his desk, but in reality, he had suffered the greatest emotional blow today.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

His fingers tapped the keyboard unconsciously, but his mind had already wandered far away.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In the office, colleagues continued to discuss CEO Pei\u2019s and young CEO Pei\u2019s affairs, laughter and exclamations occasionally filling the room. Yet, these sounds sounded especially grating to Mu Bai.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In his mind, he kept replaying what he had heard earlier\u2014the older CEO Pei\u2019s meticulous care, the younger CEO Pei\u2019s gentle gestures toward the young man, and even the colleagues\u2019 envy at how specially that young man was treated.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meanwhile, Gu Yan had given him the cold shoulder over a cilantro bun. Even when Mu Bai needed care, Gu Yan had actively tried to reconcile, without a single comforting word!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

A pang of bitterness rose in Mu Bai\u2019s chest, and his eyes reddened. He lowered his head, trying not to cry, but the feeling of grievance surged like a tide that he couldn\u2019t suppress.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Finally, Mu Bai couldn\u2019t hold back. He hurriedly stood up, grabbed his phone, and walked quickly to the restroom.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He didn\u2019t notice that the colleagues behind him all let out a sigh of relief after he left.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Once inside the restroom, Mu Bai closed the stall door and finally allowed tears to fall. Leaning against the wall, he trembled as he opened his phone and navigated to Gu Yan\u2019s chat. The last message was the one he sent at noon\u2014Gu Yan hadn\u2019t replied.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cGu Yan, why can you treat me like this?\u201d Mu Mu Baittered, his grievance and anger finally exploding. He immediately dialed Gu Yan\u2019s number.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After a few rings, Gu Yan picked up, his tone carrying a hint of impatience: \u201cHello, Mu Bai? What is it? I\u2019m about to attend a lecture, my phone is on silent.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cLecture? What else do you do besides attending lectures?\u201d Mu Bai\u2019s voice trembled with tears, yet sounded sharp. \u201cDo you think I\u2019m not important at all? You don\u2019t even have time to reply?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan was taken aback, clearly not expecting Mu Bai to suddenly explode: \u201cMu Bai, what\u2019s wrong? I already said I\u2019m busy. Do you have to be this angry?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBusy? You\u2019re always busy!\u201d Mu Bai\u2019s voice grew louder, tears streaming down. \u201cDo you know how miserable I felt today? Everyone else was taken care of, and you? You didn\u2019t even say a word of concern! Do you think I\u2019m not worth your time?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan was stunned by Mu Bai\u2019s words. His tone grew increasingly impatient: \u201cMu Bai, can you stop making a scene? I\u2019m not giving you the silent treatment. I\u2019m just busy. Can you not be so sensitive?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cSensitive? Gu Yan, you don\u2019t understand my feelings at all!\u201d Mu Bai nearly shouted. \u201cYou\u2019re always like this, never considering my feelings! I\u2019ve had enough!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After speaking, Mu Bai hung up directly and, trembling, blocked Gu Yan\u2019s number. He leaned against the wall, tears streaming, feeling as if a heavy stone crushed his chest, leaving him breathless.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meanwhile, Gu Yan looked at the disconnected call, feeling a wave of annoyance. He didn\u2019t notice that his roommates had all stopped what they were doing when he answered the call, and when his call ended and he checked Mu Bai\u2019s social media, they stepped back in unison.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014More orderly than military training in freshman year.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Qing initially wanted to ask Ye Wangxing about his fianc\u00e9 and betrothal partner, but seeing Gu Yan\u2019s situation, he immediately dropped the idea.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It was better to keep some distance from Gu Yan, one never knew when the young master would go crazy again\u2014and then buy 9,999 roses, asking the few workers to help make flower arches.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Even though the young master\u2019s payment was generous enough to cover three months\u2019 living expenses, no old-time laborer would need to deal with their employer\u2019s romantic problems!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Once bitten, twice shy!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Qing thought this and quickly moved everyone behind him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meanwhile, the second brother twitched his mouth and said: \u201cWait, what happened with Mu Bai again? And Gu Yan? Didn\u2019t they just reconcile yesterday?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Qing helplessly explained the cilantro bun incident and Mu Bai\u2019s anger again.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The second brother rolled his eyes: \u201cI knew it. Day after day, it\u2019s all the same stuff. No originality at all.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Qing sneaked a glance at the handsome young man nodding along, sighing deeply.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Actually, something original happened in the dorm today\u2014just afraid you can\u2019t handle it, second brother.\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan didn\u2019t know what his roommates were thinking. He frowned and muttered: “Here we go again, always acting like this.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yet his fingers unconsciously opened another WeChat account\u2014a small account he used to secretly check Mu Bai\u2019s posts. He skillfully switched accounts and opened Mu Bai\u2019s social feed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The latest post was a photo of Mu Bai\u2019s hand, long and fair, against sunlight streaming through the window, warm and soft. But the caption made Gu Yan\u2019s heart tighten: \u201cToday\u2019s sunlight is so warm, but your cold heart makes me feel so cold.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

At this moment, seeing Gu Yan frozen, the three roommates, assuming the alert was over, peeked\u2014and immediately saw the photo.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

While Li Qing and the second brother were stunned, Ye Wangxing twitched the corner of his mouth.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Two years from now, when he sees this post, he\u2019s definitely going to feel mortified\u2026\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan, unaware whether Mu Bai would feel humiliated, suppressed his emotions and sat at his desk, waiting for the lecture to begin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Still feeling uneasy, he decided to distract himself during the lecture break.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He swiped his phone for a while, hesitated, and finally messaged his mom: \u201cMom, I want to ask, what exactly happened between uncle and cousin back then? What were the traumas in their hearts?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He had been curious about this for a long time. After Ye Wangxing left, he processed what had happened with Ye Wangxing and the family secrets about his uncle and cousin. Their parents were gone, and only his family could have hidden things from them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan frowned, still puzzled why his mother had kept this from his uncle and cousin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Finally, his mother sent a news article, and Gu Yan realized the truth.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Back then, his eldest uncle\u2014his cousin\u2019s biological father\u2014and eldest aunt were deeply in love, appearing to be a devoted couple. But his aunt died of illness, and soon after, his uncle passed away as well.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

At that time, his younger uncle and cousin were still minors, immature, facing the sudden loss of their family with fear and helplessness. Their once-happy family collapsed instantly. Without care, their future seemed bleak.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026At this critical moment, family relatives and company veterans stepped in, taking over the management of the group. They worked tirelessly day and night in a complex and changing market environment, maintaining operations to give the Pei brothers hope for a new beginning.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026After returning from studying abroad, Pei Yi didn\u2019t rely on his family name to enter the company\u2019s upper management. He chose to start from the ground up, humbly learning from colleagues, deeply understanding each business segment, and demonstrating exceptional leadership and innovative thinking through practice. By participating in multiple major projects, he used precise market insight and decisive action to drive breakthroughs, bringing significant economic benefits and earning recognition and respect.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan felt deeply moved, completely absorbed, unaware that his mom was typing another message.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He immediately typed back: \u201c\u2014Uncle and cousin really went through so much. I thought they were just pretending. Now I understand why\u2026 I don\u2019t even want my New Year red envelope this year, sob sob sob.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

His mother, who intended to tell her naive son not to bother his uncle, thought, \u2026fine, foolish people have their luck.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

She quickly adjusted and sent:\u201cAt that time, family and friends helped, allowing them to barely find a mental support to survive. Otherwise, with their mental state, who knows what could have happened.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cLater, your uncle took your cousin abroad to study, and life gradually improved. But the experience left a deep impact, especially on your cousin, who lost his parents young and became somewhat introverted.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan\u2019s mother spoke sincerely, tinged with sadness\u2014though back then the kids just played together for a while and eventually recovered.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Now these two were stickier than little monkeys.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But her foolish son didn\u2019t need to know this.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan, now heavier in heart, spoke seriously: \u201cMom, I understand. Uncle and cousin really had it tough. I\u2019ll go along with them more in the future\u2014I\u2019ll personally take care of them for life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

His mother replied: \u201c\u2026Not necessary to that extent.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But she quickly added: \u201cIt\u2019s good that you think this way. Your uncle and cousin had a hard life. Be more understanding when you can.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan made a gesture of agreement and put down his phone. Mu Bai\u2019s situation was now completely off his mind, his mind focused entirely on his uncle and cousin\u2019s difficult yet resilient lives.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

They suffered so much, and all they did was love the same person?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014He also helped keep the secret!<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Thinking this, when the lecture ended, Gu Yan grabbed the handsome young man\u2019s arm and said seriously: \u201cYou need to treat my uncle and cousin well\u2014you three living well is more important than anything else.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He said this to the handsome young man abruptly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The young man, caught off guard, said: \u201c\u2026Huh?\u201d The other two roommates: \u201c\u2014Huh?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Before anyone could react, a slightly imposing voice rang out: \u201cExcuse me, student\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Everyone turned to see the senior who had just spoken on the podium standing beside them, smiling: \u201cWho do you expect my benefactor to live with?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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