Untamed: Modern Era

The last time Lan WangJi knew is he's with Lan XiChen, in front of a burner with an incense currently burning. "I hope you'll find what you're looking for, Wangji. Bring back Master Wei here at Cloud Recesses," he says. Lan WangJi simply nods as a sign of agreement. Even if he's not fond of explaining himself, Lan XiChen feels how happy his brother was, and the years of agony from losing Wei Ying will finally come to an end. Lan XiChen also hopes that the incense gained by their uncle, Lan Qiren from Dongyin is really special - which can help Lan WangJi find his Wei Ying. When Lan WangJi opened his eyes, he expected to see a cloudy sky like what was at the Gusu but instead, a clear blue sky. He was laying down somewhere safe, somewhere secluded and somewhat remote - like no one is around. He gets up and fixes himself and was surprised he's wearing modern clothes. Gazing through a broken mirror, he himself believed that he really did transform into a modern Lan WangJi. Maybe this is me in the future. He walked until he was drawn to a crowded street - which he really hates. Is this the modern era they're talking about? Lan WangJi asked himself as he looks around. The unfamiliar place is quite unrealistic. People walking so fast as if they're running out of time; it has buildings that almost reach the sky; they also have this kind of transportation that's new to his eyes. He never seen such a place like this before - or he never thought that the world might come into this kind. He looks up at the sky, closes his eyes, and breathes; wanting to feel how the air lingers through his skin. The air in Cloud Recesses is much cooler and cleaner than this. He murmurs. "You must meet Master Wei's reincarnated soul in the modern era before the incense runs out," Brother's last words automatically echoed through Lan WangJi's mind."But how would I know if it's him?" He just smiled. "Listen to your heart, Wangji. Your heart will take you to him," he said before Lan WangJi became unconscious. "Follow where your heart wants to go." Lan XiChen's voice echoes in Lan WangJi's mind. Walking around, he happened to pass by a sea of flowers. Lan WangJi got mesmerized by the place and able to stop by. The scent of the flowers lingers through his nose, slowly drifting him away and makes his heart relax a bit. He closed his eyes while walking, confident that he won't be bumping into someone since there's no one around by that time. Lan WangJi wants to be at one with nature once more, like what he always does whenever he roams around Cloud Recesses. Suddenly, he hears voices. "Zhan-ge, wait for me!" the girl shouted. "Your legs are short that's why your steps are too little." the guy said. Upon hearing that voice, Lan WangJi constantly looks where it came from - it was from the guy who wears a white polo, wearing a bright smile that could light up anyone's world, like a smile of his Wei Ying. He suddenly froze, unable to move as he was stunned as he is and starting to get weak. The longing was already there. His heart beats faster as this Zhan-ge shifts his look upon Lan WangJi. This Zhan stares back at Lan WangJi, giving him a sly smile. Lan WangJi wants to move, but his body resists like it has its own mind. His eyes are glued to him, burning and about to cry, memorizing every part of this Zhan-ge and compares to his Wei Ying. Is this my Wei Ying now? questioning himself in the back of his mind. Too busy thinking, Lan WangJi didn't notice that this guy's already near him. He walks towards him. Lan WangJi's hands are trembling, wanting to reach Zhan. Lan WangJi thinks Zhan was about to reach him, but someone bumped at his back and ran towards Zhan, giving him the tightest hugged. The two joyfully hopped in around the sea of flowers as if they're bunnies roaming around. Suddenly, Zhan stopped and pick a stem of flowers before facing the girl and wearing his adorable smile. WangJi witnessed everything and it cuts him so deep. He looked down and trying to avoid the tears to fall down, only then he realizes that someone grabbed his hand and said, "I'm looking everywhere for you, you know? The taping is about to start, Yibo." the guy said. What did he just call me? Who is Yibo? The guy dragged WangJi out of the sea of flowers and bring him to the van. "Rest here for 10minutes. I'll ask someone to fix your make-up." the guy added. WangJi looked around it seems neat and clean. He saw magazines with a lot of pictures of him, holding something. He doesn't know what those things are. Suddenly, the door inside the van opened and he was shocked who the guy just went out. "You!" Wangji couldn't take his eyes to the guy. It was indeed him in the future. "Let me guess, you're Lan Wangji - my previous life." the guy exclaimed as he was done washing his hands from the sink and dry them with a towel before sitting on the sofa in front of him. Lan WangJi seems caught off guard. He couldn't deny the fact that it was still him, in the future. That stern look, quiet and neat guy as what he truly is. "Mn." he said to confirm Yibo's words. None of them wants to speak; both knew that it was their own difficulties - hard to communicate. However, Lan WangJi manages to speak; gathering his confidence to ask questions that Yibo might know.  "How did you find out?" he started. He looked at Yibo that is currently checking his gadget - something that Lan WangJi's curious about. "Someone named Wei Ying approached me last week." he blankly said. Lan WangJi felt a sigh of relief when he confirmed Wei Ying is really in the modern era. "Can you take me to him?" Yibo looked at Lan WangJi and gently nodded. Suddenly someone approached the car door and knock, shouting Yibo's name. "You can't be caught. My staff didn't know that you existed. You must hide to secure your identity or else we'll be in great trouble. Wait for me here and lock the door," Yibo added before going out of the car. While waiting for Yibo, Lan WangJi decided to meditate. He heard a cough not long after and seeing Yibo standing outside, he immediately unlock the door. "Let me transfer you to my car and we'll go home," he said. Clueless about what he's saying, WangJi followed Yibo. Not so long after, they reached Yibo's penthouse. Amazed by the place adorned with fancy lights and home decors, WangJi couldn't help himself but look around while following Yibo to a box-typed room. The door closes and it began to move. He somewhat panics but when he looked at Yibo, it's calm as if he already knew what's going on. Yibo noticed WangJi's curiousness so he said, "This is an elevator. We ride on it to go up or down from the ground floor to the top faster than walking. The building has 42 floors and it'll take us 30mins if we walk through the stairs," the elevator rang as it reached the top. Lan WangJi couldn't contain himself because at any moment he'll see his Wei Ying. Some old lady approached Yibo. The old lady looked like Wen Qing's grandmother. Maybe she reincarnated, too. he says to himself. Yibo instructed the old lady and turned to him. "She'll guide you to my studio. I'll be there with you after I took a bath," he said. WangJi nodded and the old lady guides him to the room. Wei Ying is making himself busy by painting something when heard a knock. "Sir, someone's looking for you." the old lady shouted. "Come in!" he shouted without looking at the door. He heard the door opened but he doesn't bother to look for who was entered the room, instead, he keeps on thinking about what was wrong with the painting he's doing. "It's beautiful." the guy commented. Upon hearing who talked, Wei Ying was shocked. Am I just hallucinating or is it really Lan Zhan that's here? he asked himself. Wei Ying gathered his strength to look at his back, seeing Yibo. Yeah, it's Yibo. Maybe I just missed Lan Zhan that much to mistaken him. he murmurs, thinking it was Yibo who entered the room. "You drew my bichen wrong this time, Wei Ying." Lan WangJi added. Suddenly Wei Ying froze and constantly looks behind, as he sees Lan Zhan smiling. "For the second time around, come back to Gusu with me, Wei Ying." Lan WangJi said. Wei Ying couldn't utter words to express how much he was happy to see Lan Zhan, instead, he hugged him tightly. Tears unexpectedly rolled down to Wei Ying's face. "I couldn't believe you're here, Lan Zhan. I thought you're Yibo. How...? When...?" he can't stop questioning but Lan WangJi only patted his shoulder and caress his back while saying, "What's important is I'm not going to lose you anymore." They stopped hugging the moment Wei Ying realizes that Yibo is standing at the door. WangJi faced Yibo and utter Thank You. Yibo nods and said, "the dinner is getting ready. Let's eat before we talk." he said. Yibo first leaves the studio while the two couldn't help but look at each other. "Lan Zhan, he's also nice to me and cares to me like what you always do way back then. He lent me his studio and provide me something to make me busy while he's away. By that means, I'm not missing you that much because of him." Wei Ying keeps on telling stories about how Yibo took good care of him, not noticing how WangJi frown as the latter keeps on thinking that maybe his Wei Ying is already falling to Yibo. On the other hand, it wasn't that much to think about since Lan WangJi has an assurance that even in this modern era, Wei Ying's heart is still looking for him. Yibo's waiting for the two at the dining table. Wei Ying constantly runs to the dining area when he saw his favorite food. WangJi on the other hand, calmly walk while looking at Wei Ying whom eyes were feasting on the food on the table. They both seated, facing Yibo at the opposite side of the table. They start eating and Wei Ying keeps on blabbering about how food is delicious and he might eat them all. "Wei Ying, do not speak while eating." Lan WangJi reminded Wei Ying. Blankly, he looked at Yibo who is watching them while eating silently. "Lan Zhan, we're in the modern era and here you are, scolding me. I just praising the food that grandma cooked because it's so delicious. We're not even at Cloud Recesses to imply your three thousand rules!" Yibo choked as he witnesses the strictness of Lan WangJi. He drinks the water beside him and asks Wei Ying, "Three thousand house rules, for real?" Lan WangJi nodded to confirm Yibo's curiosity. "Eh, Yibo, don't be surprised. After all, that three thousand rules that Gusu Lan has already applied to you as I observed days ago while staying with you. To think it's only natural for you since you were a reincarnation of Lan WangJi. But if you were raised in Lotus Pier like me, I bet you'll be more enjoyed your life than staying at Gusu." Wei Ying said. Hearing Wei Ying's last words, Lan WangJi looked at Wei Ying. Wei Ying noticed WangJi's eyes and say, "What?! We're not sleeping together!" After dinner, Wei Ying and Lan WangJi went to the balcony to see the night scenery of China. "What a scenery it is!" Wei Ying exclaimed as he looks down to see the busy streets, cars rushing in just to reach home, and the lights from other buildings that starting to glow. "Mn." WangJi agreed since he also enjoys looking at the scenery. He looks back and sees Yibo approaching. Yibo joined them as they all watch the busy streets and enjoy the scenery. "Our era don't have like these, Yibo." Wei Ying said. "We don't have cars. We just walk to travel. We walk miles to reach other cities and sects." he added. Yibo keeps on listening to him. Lan WangJi faced Yibo. "Thank you for taking good care of Wei Ying." Yibo gave him a sly smile and nod. Both of them are not fond of too much talking, so Wei Ying initiated the talk. "What a boring life living with two Lan Zhans!" he said then he went inside. Yibo just laughed and WangJi just smiled. The two followed Wei Ying and accompany the latter as he currently picking something to watch. Switching channel per channel, Wei Ying stopped into a certain sitcom. "He's Xiao Zhan," Yibo claimed. Wei Ying and Lan WangJi looked at each other then looked to Yibo. "Did you two already met each other?" Wei Ying asked Yibo. He nodded and said, "We first met at our sitcom. We didn't talk yet we have interactions." Wei Ying realizes that if they met at Yibo's sitcom means Xiao Zhan is also an actor just like Yibo. Since Yibo is a public figure, that means them being caught wandering around might be mistaken as Yibo and Xiao Zhan! "How do you two will return to the past?"  Yibo looked at Lan WangJi. "I came here because of the incense and with the forehead ribbon that binds with me and my brother. That'll my way to turn back with Wei Ying." he explained. Wei Ying is somewhat excited to go back, too. "I'll send you off," Yibo said.  The three took the back door to avoid Yibo's fans and paparazzi. Rushing, Chenqing fell off. It rolled and made Wei Ying chase it. When he's about to pick the Chenqing, he bumped into someone - none other than Xiao Zhan. The moment Xiao Zhan saw the guy that he bumped, the moment he freezes. It is his first time seeing someone exactly look like him, but he neither feel any bad vibes with it nor any bad intentions with the guy. The guy smiled and nodded, picked the flute, and ran opposite to his direction. Curiosity attacked Xiao Zhan, he then followed the guy only to see two Yibo's waiting for the guy. Yibo saw Xiao Zhan approaching, and he absolutely sure that this is going to be hard as it seems. "Uh, Yibo..? What did I miss?" Xiao Zhan called out Yibo for some explanation. Lan WangJi approached Xiao Zhan along with Wei Ying. "Hello, future Wei Ying. I'm Wei Ying, your past life," Wei Ying greeted him. "Future? Me?" Xiao Zhan was shocked and lost consciousness. As soon as Yibo saw Xiao Zhan is about to fall to the ground, he jumped and hold Xiao Zhan not to hit the ground. Yibo groaned because of pain, while the two were shocked because, within five seconds, Yibo acted that fast! Lan WangJi helped Yibo to lift Xiao Zhan. Surprisingly, his powerful strength hasn't lifted in the modern era and been able to carry Xiao Zhan within his arms. Yibo guided WangJi to bring Xiao Zhan back to Penthouse. They were all forced to stay at night to talk about everything once Xiao Zhan gained his consciousness. Several minutes passed by, Xiao Zhan gained his consciousness. He saw Yibo checking him up and help him sit. "Where am I?" The three exchanged looks before Yibo answered him, "You're at my place." Clueless, he keeps on staring at Wei Ying. "Stop looking at me like that. It feels so weird as if I'm looking at the mirror." Wei Ying warned Xiao Zhan. "Sorry. But I can't seem to understand. Care to explain everything to me?" Xiao Zhan asked. Wei Ying sighed before he sits in front of Xiao Zhan and started talking. "I'm Wei Ying, came from the past. You were my reincarnation. We're here because my soul got lost after I fell off the cliff. Lan Zhan, on the other hand, came here to bring me back to our era." Xiao Zhan didn't even blink - like a child keeps on waiting for the continuation of the story. Wei Ying felt Xiao Zhan's eagerness to listen but he didn't know what to say other than the thoughts that he was certain of.  "That's it. That's all. I don't know what was going to happen in your era since everything here is modern. There are lots of uncertainties." Xiao Zhan lip bite and utter the word 'sorry'. He then looked to Yibo to ask, "Were you about to send them off earlier?" Yibo nodded. "I want to send them off, too." Surprised by Xiao Zhan's request, Yibo agreed to say yes. The latter called the hotel attendant to ask for some guards and help them get through the back door. The management of the hotel quickly responded to Yibo's request. While waiting for the management's signal, Yibo lent his jackets to them and let them wear masks and baseball caps which will help them hide their identities. Too much trouble is enough since both Xiao Zhan and Yibo are TV personalities and an inspiration to others, including those people who has wicked minds and evildoers who keep on waiting for them to fail in their careers. They managed to escaped Yibo's fans as well as the paparazzi and let WangJi instruct them where they're going to send them off.  In a place where no houses around, WangJi told Yibo to stop. He parked the car and let them get out. Facing each other, WangJi and Wei Ying bowed to Xiao Zhan and Yibo. "Sorry for the trouble. I hope that everything in your era works well." WangJi said. "No worries," Yibo answered back. "Xiao Zhan, I hope this wasn't our last meet. I believe you can handle everything. You came from me. You are me. So I am expecting you the same as me." Wei Ying's last words to Xiao Zhan. XZ nodded and bid goodbye. "It was such an honor to be with our reincarnated souls in a short period of time," Lan WangJi said and bowed again. Wei Ying waved his hands to Yibo and bid goodbye before turning their backs and start walking. Yibo and XZ waited for the two to disappear from their sight before they went back to the car.  XZ choose to sit at the back but Yibo urged him to sit in front beside him. "I don't wanna look like a driver," he joked around. XZ surprised that Yibo actually smiled. It is his first time seeing him smile at him. The road way back to the hotel seems ages before they reach when Yibo cracked the silence between them. "What are you doing at the hotel?" he asked. XZ looked at him before he answered, "I live there." Yibo wasn't expecting that they actually live at the same hotel. "I owned the penthouse," Yibo answered back. "I know. I should be the one buying it but you signed the contract exactly two minutes and left before I arrived and ask about it." they both laughed. "So you're my competitive buyer that time, huh?" Yibo exclaimed. "I didn't know it was you!"