Chapter 15: Chapter 13

This young master indeed only has Bai Juanqiu’s beauty in his eyes!

Wei Duzhou enjoyed the same treatment as the Emperor of the Sheng Dynasty and was dazzled by a charming smile from the mightiest minister of the generation. For an instant, he forgot the young master’s vicious image.

Fortunately, he had a firm will and soon came to his senses as a loud alarm bell went off inside.

Not good! As expected from a playboy. He really has a knack for it!

These must be his sugar-coated bullets; he must stay strong and not be bewitched by him!

The temper of these young masters cannot be hidden. Bai Juanqiu can’t help himself now. As a buddy, he must stay awake. Only when something happens next can he stand up in time and turn the tide!

These young masters couldn’t hide their temper, and Bai Juanqiu didn’t have the freedom to act independently. As a friend, he must remain clear headed, in an event where he was needed to overcome any obstacle, pulling strongly against a crazy tide.

Wei Duzhou’s thoughts welled up, and he felt that he had seen through Ren Xingliu’s tactics.

By the time he was back to reality, Bai Juanqiu had already gone on ahead with Ren Xingliu.

Wei Duzhou: “?”

He hurried after them. “Oy, wait for me—”

The eatery was very simple because its primary life force were students. Being in a secondary school’s vicinity, they catered to their customers with affordable prices and excellent taste.

This was nostalgia for people that attend school in this district.

Bai Juanqiu entered the restaurant, and the first person he searched for was Ms. Zheng at the table in the corner.

Ms. Zheng was a kind old lady. She was chatting with a group of her former students around her. When she spotted Bai Juanqiu coming over, she quickly waved to him and gushed, “Juanqiu, you’re finally here.”

Ren Xingliu noticed that Bai Juanqiu seemed to be very famous at school. His teacher wasn’t the only one, but other students also greeted him as soon as they saw him.

Someone even joked, “No time no see. Our Lingde male god still got his charm.”

The address didn’t bother Bai Juanqiu, he just went straight to say hello to Ms. Zheng.

However, Ms. Zheng was obviously more interested in the youth that came with Bai Juanqiu. After a few pleasantries, she turned her gaze to Ren Xingliu and asked, “And this is?”

Bai Juanqiu was a bit hesitant. Although he had agreed to bring the other for his teacher to see, he only wanted to introduce Ren Xingliu in private, not when the teacher had a group of students gathered around her.

He actually didn’t care, but he didn’t know if Ren Xingliu would mind.

Just as he was thinking about whether to wait until after dinner, Ren Xingliu stepped forward and once again smiled like a feudal emperor: “Hello, teacher, I am Juan Qiu’s boyfriend.”

As he was wondering about whether to wait until after the meal, Ren Xingliu had already stepped forward and wielded the weaponized smile that was specially designed for a feudal ruler. “Ms. Zheng, hello. I’m Juanqiu’s boyfriend.”

He was already good-looking, but today, he was even more dazzling. With this lively expression, his smile pierced straight through Ms. Zheng’s heart.

Ms. Zheng instantly smiled so wide that showed teeth but not eyes. “Good child, come here and let me have a good look.”

Ren Xingliu walked over obediently and said, “Ms. Zheng, my apologies, I should have introduced myself to you earlier, but Juanqiu has been very busy with his work.”

Ms. Zheng nodded her head. “I understand.”

Bai Juanqiu: “…”

The alumni around were also surprised by this piece of news.

“I stroll, this is Juanqiu’s boyfriend?”

“Isn’t the senior still single? When did he take off the singlehood? This is too sudden!”

“As expected from the Lingde male god, even the partner he found is also very good-looking!”

…

As soon as Wei Duzhou entered the restaurant, he ran into his old classmate. When he came over after chatting, he saw Teacher Zheng holding Ren Xingliu’s hand affectionately, with a harmonious look: “Juanqiu has a partner like you. I feel relieved, he is good at everything, he just has a tough temper, so you must not dislike him.”

As soon as Wei Duzhou entered the restaurant, he was stopped by his old classmate. By the time he finished chatting and came over, he saw Ms. Zheng was kindly holding Ren Xingliu’s hand, creating this peaceful and harmonious scene. “I can rest knowing that Juanqiu got someone like you. He is good at everything, except for his slightly hard temper. I hope that won’t make you like him less.”

Ren Xingliu showed a very thoughtful expression. “Of course not. Juanqiu is very good to me.”

Ms. Zheng became more and more emotional. “You’re such a sensible kid.”

Wei Duzhou: “?”

Oh no, I got here too late. Even the teacher has lost her mind?!

The teacher wasn’t the only one who had lost her mind, he also heard quiet discussions around him.

“Juanqiu is so lucky to find such a great partner.”

Qfl Gehtbe: “???”

Do any of you have any idea who you’re talking about?

Although he knew that Ren Xingliu was only pretending in front of others, at least he wasn’t making it difficult for Bai Juanqiu, even showing him enough respect.

At the very least, this young master was treating Bai Juanqiu quite well.

After all, his friend was indeed very good-looking!

Thinking of this, Wei Duzhou’s mood turned more complex.

Teacher Zheng really wanted to say a few more words to Ren Xingliu, but there were so many guests today that she could not favor one over the other, so she had to say goodbye to him reluctantly, and said again: “I will come as a guest more often when I have time in the future.”

Ms. Zheng really wanted to talk more with Ren Xingliu, but she had many guests today and couldn’t be thick here and thin there. She had to reluctantly excuse herself, not before rambling for the last time, “Come visit more often when you have time in the future.”

Then she turned to Bai Juanqiu and nudged, “This one has a good temper. You better not bully him.”

Bai Juanqiu wanted to say more but shortened his response, “…Got it.”

To be honest, he was a bit worried that Ms. Zheng would have a fixed view after learning that his partner was a guy.

Now it seemed that there was none of that, but Ms. Zheng must be concerned about what kind of opinions Ren Xingliu had of him.

It was quite unexpected.

He shook his head and led Ren Xingliu away, pretending to be troubled. “Ms. Zheng likes you so much. If we ‘break up’ in the future, I really don’t know how to explain to her.”

Ren Xingliu showed an innocent look. “Then you can only carry this pot in tears.”

After a moment of pause, Bai Juanqiu sighed, “It seems that’s the only way.”

“Haha.” Ren Xingliu burst out laughing, then he patted Bai Juanqiu on the shoulder and said with a righteous expression, “Don’t worry. When that day comes, allow me to be the scumbag.”

It wouldn’t be his first time being a scumbag. Being familiar would give birth to skill.

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Bai Juanqiu was torn between crying and laughing.

Young Master Ren was quite optimistic.

Soon, it was time for food. The two found their table and sat down.

Ms. Zheng put great effort into the seating arrangement, deliberately putting students of the same grade at the same table, making this more like a class reunion.

When former classmates sat together, they naturally wanted to get each other up to date as well as share eight divinatory trigrams.

Bai Juanqiu was undoubtedly the center of people’s conversation.

Ren Xingliu also confirmed his suspicions.

Bai Juanqiu was indeed a man of the hour when he was in school. His grades were the best in Lingde Middle School, which was in a mess. He was good-looking and a well-deserved male idol. He was still a legend in the school for several years after graduation.

Bai Juanqiu was indeed a stormy figure during his student years. To be able to maintain his good grades in Lingde Secondary School, despite its awful condition, not to mention his good looks. He was a well-deserved male god. After graduation, he remained a legend in the school for several years.

However, while everyone was inquiring about his situation, Bai Juanqiu didn’t really chime in.

Compared to the ethereal halo of the male god, he was more concerned about whether Ren Xingliu would be satisfied with today’s feast.

He turned his head to check… Young Master Ren had already dug in like a breeze that sprung up and created waves on the water.

At first, Ren Xingliu was listening to the conversation just ahead of him in high spirits, trying to get a sense of Bai Juanqiu’s life during school.

However, they didn’t bring up the past much, instead, the topic shifted to various gossip on their short-sighted parents.

Anything was a free game, such as which of their classmates got a promotion, which one got married, and which one was cheated on, gossip like that.

Back when Ren Xingliu was still living in the Sheng Dynasty, when the world first entered peace, he had heard enough topics like these on his many trips to the countryside for an official patrol.

It could be said time couldn’t change the human nature of gossiping.

There wasn’t any problem per se, it was just a hindrance to his mealtime.

Thus, Ren Xingliu decisively gave up on wasting time listening in on them, dedicating himself to the great undertaking of eating.

Young Master Ren ate very quickly, but also elegantly. Every time Bai Juanqiu dined with him, he found it was a boost to his appetite.

He watched with great interest and noticed one detail, which prompted him to ask, “You don’t like to eat crabs?”

Ren Xingliu wasn’t a picky eater, but Bai Juanqiu didn’t see the youth touch a single crab the whole time.

“That’s not it.” Ren Xingliu wrinkled his nose and casually answered, “I’m just not used to eating food with shells.”

He had been pampered since he was a child, and when he ate crabs, someone would peel them for him first. When he got into troubled times, he wanted to eat crabs, but there was a crab that could be eaten with the shell on, and he had no chance of eating it.

He lived a pampered life since childhood. When there were crabs, someone else would already prepare them for him. During his time in the chaotic world, he craved to eat crabs, but where would he get crabs that he could eat with shells on? Thus, he didn’t get a chance to eat them at all.

Even now, he was still not used to removing the meat by himself.

Even more so with only one functioning hand.

He was really a young master.

Bai Juanqiu found it quite peculiar. In their few exchanges, Young Master Ren was clearly different from the rumors, which often made him feel suspicious.

However, occasionally, some innocuous details would show themselves, proving that this young master was indeed spoiled growing up.

He smiled and didn’t say much. He reached out, picked up the disposable gloves provided by the restaurant, put them on and picked up a crab, placing it into his bowl.

Ren Xingliu didn’t dwell on it. After their brief interaction, he picked up his cup of water, resting before going into the battle once more.

After a while, a gloved hand suddenly came over and placed a crab shell on the plate in front of him. The crab shell contained crab roe and meat.

Ren Xingliu turned his head and met Bai Juanqiu’s smiling face. “No more shell to trouble yourself with.” 0lvLUw

Bai Juanqiu’s gaze was sparkling, and his pupils were like colored glass, transparent and sincere, making Ren Xingliu’s mind drift.

Being a human, the most important is courtesy calls for reciprocity.

“You’re so nice to me!” Ren Xingliu was instantly moved and chirped, “In order to repay you, I’ll be the scumbag!”

Bai Juanqiu: “…”

That wasn’t his intention.

Wei Duzhou, who perked his ears to eavesdrop: “???!!!”

Wei Duzhou had just slightly improved his impression of Young Master Ren, but he was still worried that he might not treat Bai Juanqiu well in private, so after the banquet started, he had no intention of eating and kept observing secretly.

Wei Duzhou’s impression of Young Master Ren had slightly improved earlier, but he was still worried that Ren Xingliu was treating Bai Juanqiu badly in private. Thus, after the start of the banquet, he was heartless in eating, observing in secret.

And what he got was something he least wanted to see.

Before, Ren Xingliu was only pretending in front of others, but privately, he got Bai Juanqiu to crack the crab for him.

That wasn’t all. While eating the crab meat prepared by Bai Juanqiu himself, he openly stated that he wanted to be a scumbag.

This was straight up bullying!

But what broke Wei Duzhou’s heart the most was that despite Ren Xingliu’s outrageous behavior, Bai Juanqiu didn’t react in anger, showing only a helpless expression.

For context, in the past, Bai Juanqiu conducted himself with a tough personality, otherwise, he wouldn’t become their boss.

He sacrificed too much!

When Bai Juanqiu turned around, he saw Wei Duzhou look at him with a strange yet familiar gaze.

Bai Juanqiu frowned. “…Your eyes?”

Wei Duzhou: “!”

Ah, unknowingly, he got teary once more!

Not good. He must not reveal anything with thousands of staring eyes. It would only make it harder for Bai Juanqiu!

He hurriedly turned his head and said as if nothing was wrong, “My eyes were irritated by the breeze.”

Bai Juanqiu found his friend to be strange. After giving it some thought, he suggested, “Your eyes seemed to keep acting up. Why don’t you get that check out with an eye doctor? Best not to delay it.”

Last time in the office, his friend also teared up from the air conditioning.

Wei Duzhou: “…”

What could he do but hold his tongue and say, “It’s nothing, but I’ll keep that in mind.”

Bai Juanqiu brushed this matter off and reached out to pick up another crab to crack.

Just then, someone at the table suddenly beckoned towards the door and shouted, “Nan-ge, over here.”

Following the yell, others look towards the door to see a man with a buzz cut and a greasy shiny face.

As soon as Wei Duzhou saw this person, he cursed and huffed, “What is Cen Nan doing here?”

A girl next to them, who knew the scoop, unveiled, “I heard that Ms. Zheng didn’t invite him. He invited himself when he learned about this gathering, and Ms. Zheng didn’t have the heart to refuse.”

After a pause, she added softly, “He seems to be very keen on Juanqiu and even inquired about Juanqiu a few days ago.”

“It’s most likely out of ill intention.” Wei Duzhou sneered and turned to Bai Juanqiu. “I think he will definitely come and cause you trouble.”

Bai Juanqiu didn’t even look up, still focusing on the crab in his hand. He replied, “We’ll see.”

Ren Xingliu suddenly leaned over, intruding with his head and asking curiously, “What’s this? Does this person have a feud with Juanqiu?”

This question was actually aimed towards Wei Duzhou, however, Bai Juanqiu sat between them. As he leaned in, his head was naturally up against Bai Juanqiu’s chest.

Bai Juanqiu: “…”

He silently moved back and put his hands up, allowing that fluffy head free range in his personal space.

As expected, Ren Xingliu pushed closer quite bluntly, directly brushing Bai Juanqiu’s chin with his hair.

The delicate hair tickled his neck, and Bai Juanqiu had the urge to grab a handful of the youth’s head. Sadly, he was still wearing oil-covered disposable gloves, so he had to push that urge away.

Wei Duzhou looked at the postures between the duo, speechless.

Bai Juanqiu was too indulgent of him!

Although he was dissatisfied, his desire to complain overshadowed everything else. Wei Duzhou temporarily put aside his grudges and said: “He used to be in the class next to us. He was very arrogant because of his family’s money. Not long after Juanqiu transferred to another school, there were several A girl confessed her love to him, but was targeted by him. Later, she was beaten several times by Juan Qiu before she became honest…”

Although he was dissatisfied, the desire to ridicule the newcomer overshadowed everything. Wei Duzhou put aside the animosity for the time being and said, “He was in the class next door from us, and he was very arrogant because of his family’s money. Not long after Juanqiu transferred to the school, several girls asked him out, which put a target on his back. Later, Juanqiu beat him a few times before he behaved himself…”@@novelbin@@

Before he could finish, Bai Juanqiu interrupted, “This was all but the past.”

Wei Duzhou had no choice but to stop in gloom.

However, Ren Xingliu got the general idea.

Lingde Secondary School’s conditions had always been bad, with Cen Nan being the rascal in rascally. His family was also pretty well off, and he probably bullied his classmates back in the school days.

Bai Juanqiu had good grades and was popular. But without any support behind him, it was normal for him to be targeted.

However, the result was rather surprising.

Ren Xingliu raised his head and cheered, “So Comrade Xiao Bai could fight very fiercely back then?”

A person like Cen Nan must be surrounded by a few stinky foot holders for sure. Even so, Bai Juanqiu was able to put him in his place, physically.

Being good at fighting wouldn’t be enough, there needed to be ruthlessness and resolution as well.

His head was still in front of Bai Juanqiu’s chest, so when he looked up, the two of them were facing each with less than a palm-length of distance between them.

Bai Juanqiu unconsciously held his breath and forgot to answer for a moment.

Wei Duzhou proudly answered in his place, “What else, where do you think the ‘Lingde male god’ came from?”

After a moment of silence, Ren Xingliu asked without shame, “It wasn’t because of his appearance?”

Bai Juanqiu: “…”

Wei Duzhou: “…”

This young master indeed only had eyes for Bai Juanqiu’s beauty!