Chapter 5: Chapter 4.1

Ren Xingliu felt obliged to teach some life lessons. (Part One)

Ren Xingliu’s idea was very simple. He and Bai Juanqiu have their own difficulties right now, so why don’t they publicly declare they will be settling with each other and then pretend to be in love for a period of time.

This way, at least the Bai Family wouldn’t dare to do anything to Bai Juanqiu during this. Ren Xingliu could also get through this. Once the thing with the Pei Family passed, and Ren Zhu’s anger subsided, he would take his time to make his next move.

He must live a smooth life no matter what and must not be married to any of those other blind dates!

Bai Juanqiu didn’t expect such a proposal. His initial reaction was to refuse, but on second thought, it wasn’t such a bad idea.

Of course, he wasn’t afraid of the Bai Family, but the matter at hand was very critical right now. With Bai Guanghai breathing down his neck, his hands were somewhat tied.

If he and Ren Xingliu really “get together” this time, then in the next period of time, the Bai family’s attention will definitely shift to his “association” with Ren Xingliu, which can win him some space.

If he was really ‘settled’ with Ren Xingliu, then later on, the Bai Family’s gaze would definitely shift to his ‘relationship’ with Ren Xingliu, which could give him some breathing room.

In this short moment, Bai Juanqiu came to a decision and smiled, saying, “Okay, then let’s do as you said.”

“Great.” Ren Xingliu breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at him, he said, “What you need to do next is focus on your career, strive for victory against your uncle. While I need to behave myself and strive for freedom of marriage. I believe both of us will have a bright future!”

After a long moment of speechlessness, Bai Juanqiu said, “…I didn’t expect your situation to also be this nasty.”

He thought Young Master Ren was treating this like his own consort selection, but it turned out he never had the freedom of choice in this marriage.

Ren Xingliu sighed, “People’s misunderstanding of me is too great.”

Bai Juanqiu: “…”

He didn’t have the heart to say, because he also had the same thought before coming.

The two of them happily made the decision and were about to leave. Bai Juanqiu thought of something again. He glanced at Ren Xingliu and said, “Since our blind date was successful, according to etiquette, I should send you back, right?”

The two of them came to this decision in delight. As Bai Juanqiu was about to leave, he thought of something and glanced at Ren Xingliu. “Since our blind date was a success, according to etiquette, I should send you back?”

This was also Ren Xingliu’s first time having a successful blind date, so he wasn’t very clear about the process. Even so, he didn’t shy away and agreed, “That works.”

As Bai Juanqiu stood back up, his phone lit up.

Bai Yao: [Once you’re done meeting Ren Xingliu, stop by my university. I need to ask something of you.]

It seemed that this cousin of his was too eager.

Bai Juanqiu wanted to just pretend he didn’t see it, just like before, but before exiting, he suddenly remembered Ren Xingliu’s resolute look just now: resist when it’s time to resist.

Bai Juanqiu wanted to do what usually do, pretending to not have read it. However, before he locked his phone, he suddenly remembered Ren Xingliu’s resolute eyes from before. Stand up for yourself when the situation calls for it.

Things weren’t like what Ren Xingliu had thought, however…

Bai Juanqiu: [Take a roll.]

Then he directly dragged Bai Yao into the blacklist.

After accomplishing that on his phone, he locked it. When he looked up, he saw Ren Xingliu was staring at him.

Bai Juanqiu was puzzled. “What’s wrong?”

One of the virtues he cultivated during the chaotic time when having enough to eat was a luxury, was to cherish food!

Bai Juanqiu: “…?”

Wasn’t this supposed to be a spendthrift young master?

Just how much more OOC can you get that we don’t know about.jpg

……

When walking out of the restaurant, Bai Juanqiu had this surreal feeling he couldn’t put into words.

From now on, he was the boyfriend of the legendary Young Master Ren.

Moreover, he was carrying the takeout box for Young Master Ren…who even animatedly asked if he needed to split the leftovers in half.

Bai Juanqiu didn’t have the heart to say yes. It wasn’t because he disdained the behavior, but because Ren Xingliu said he was taking it home as his late-night snack. Bai Juanqiu wanted Ren Xingliu to have enough to eat tonight.

“Are you heading home or going somewhere else?” Bai Juanqiu asked.

“The campus.” Ren Xingliu wrinkled his nose. “I don’t think I have finished my thesis yet. If I don’t go back to the campus, I might not be able to graduate.”

Bai Juanqiu wondered, “…You think?”

“Yes.” Ren Xingliu casually replied, “I can’t quite remember.”

This was from more than a decade ago after all. He was already miles better for remembering that he was in his fourth year of college.

“…”

It seemed that in all of the rumors surrounding Ren Xingliu, without learning was real.

This actually gave Bai Juanqiu some sense of relief, inexplicably.

Being midday right now, the cement pavement was emitting heat.

Bai Juanqiu glanced at the fine sweat on Ren Xingliu’s forehead from the corner of his eye. This young master was said to be a spoiled man. His hand was injured now, so he probably didn’t drive.

Bai Juanqiu glanced at the fine sweat on Ren Xingliu’s forehead out of the corner of his eyes. It was said that this young master lived a pampered and spoiled life. Now that his hand was injured, he must not have driven here.

As he was walking to the intersection to stop a taxi, he saw Ren Xingliu surveying from left to right, asking, “Where is the bus stop for Ling University?”

Bai Juanqiu paused his steps. “You want to take the bus?”

Ren Xingliu nodded. “This place is quite close to Ling University. I think it’s only two stops away…”

In the middle of his speech, he came to his senses, “You aren’t not for taking the bus?”

Ren Zhu not only locked his credit card and took the keys for his sports cars, but she also had prohibited their family’s personal chauffeur from driving him. She was determined for him to swallow the bitter pill.

However, Ren Xingliu stayed calm and collective, quickly learning how to use public transportation.

Hilarious. The pill wasn’t bitter at all.

No matter what hardship he was faced with, it would never come close to the hardship he had experienced on the battlefield during troubled times.

Thus, he got accustomed to public transportation, and didn’t think twice about it. It was only then did he remember to ask for Bai Juanqiu’s thoughts.@@novelbin@@

“Not at all. I just thought it would be inconvenient for you.” Bai Juanqiu glanced at the plaster cast hanging by his chest.

“It’s just a bone fracture, not a big deal.” Ren Xingliu didn’t look concerned. He even chuckled and wondered, “You never know, someone might even give up the Loving-heart seat for me.”

“…”

That was quite an optimistic view.

Feeling complicated, Bai Juanqiu pointed to the right. “The bus stop is that way.”

The bus to Ling University was crowded with people, most of whom were students returning to the campus.

Ren Xingliu got on the bus with a disabled hand, and sure enough, an enthusiastic alumnus gave up his special love seat. He did not refuse and gave the other person a polite smile: “Thank you.”

Ren Xingliu got onto the bus. As expected, with his injured arm, a kind-hearted student gave up the loving-heart seat for him, which Ren Xingliu didn’t turn down. With a polite smile, he said, “Thank you.”

“Not at all.” The guy, who gave up his seat, was stunned by the smile and scratched his head, showing a silly smile. “You look familiar. Have we met somewhere…”

Before he could finish his question, a student with him suddenly pulled him by the arm.

“What?” The guy frowned.

His friend mysteriously pulled him away before whispering, “I think you just gave up your seat for Ren Xingliu.”

It could be said that Ren Xingliu was very famous at Lin University. But because of how often he fled classes, not many students on the campus have seen him in person.

There are a few candid photos of him on the Internet, but the angles are blurry and most people glance at them. It is difficult to correspond to them when they see them in real life.

There were several leaked photos of him online, all taken without his knowledge. The angles made his profile blurry, and most people just scanned over the photos. Which was why it was hard to instantly recognize him in real life.

“Ren Xingliu?” The guy flipped over his white eyes, not buying it. “You must be crazy. Why would he be taking the bus? Everyone knows Ren Xingliu won’t drive a car that’s less than a million.”

“Besides…” He glanced at the one-armed beauty on the love seat from the corner of his eye and said decisively, “You just saw it, how polite she is. What if Ren Xingliu could be like this?”

“Besides…” He glanced at the loving-heart seating, then the beauty with one arm injured sitting there, saying like chopping the nail and slicing the iron, “You just saw it as well. He was so polite. You think Ren Xingliu would have acted like that?”

He made a valid point, and he was convinced by his friend. “That’s very true…”

Ren Xingliu: “…”

They quickly arrived at Ling University, and the bus eased into a stop. The people on board rushed out, with Ren Xingliu at the back of the crowd, and Bai Juanqiu following beside him.

Unexpectedly, just as he stepped out of the door, a person suddenly rushed out from behind and squeezed out.

“Be careful.” Bai Juanqiu was bumped inadvertently, and quickly turned sideways to block Ren Xingliu’s injured side. At the same time, his right hand instinctively stretched out, gently grabbed Ren Xingliu’s waist, and pulled him towards him. Bring it here yourself.

“Watch out.” Bai Juanqiu was caught off guard by the shove and quickly turned to block Ren Xingliu’s injured side. At the same time, he instinctively extended his right hand and grabbed Ren Xingliu by the waist, bringing the youth towards him.

What Ren Xingliu was wearing was a casual T-shirt with a loose hem. When Bai Juanqiu wrapped his hand around the other person’s waist, he lifted up a small bit of the shirt as a matter of course.

Even though very little skin was exposed, he still made contact with his fingertips. The youth’s skin was smooth and warm, like jade.

Bai Juanqiu unconsciously raised his eyebrows. Once he made sure Ren Xingliu was standing firm, he took back his hand. “You alright?”

“I’m fine.” Ren Xingliu gave him an appreciative thumbs up. “You are quite nimble.”

He highly recommended the shuttle troop to recruit this guy this very night!

As the two were about to leave, they noticed two figures deliberately slowing down next to them. It turned out to be the boy who gave up his seat to Ren Xingliu in the car and his classmate.

As the duo were about to get off, they noticed two other figures intentionally slowing down beside them. It turned out to be the same guy from earlier who gave up his seat for Ren Xingliu, and the other person being his friend.

His friend seemed to be holding firm on his immortal heart, sneaking a peek at Ren Xingliu while carrying a casual facade. “No way, take another look. I really think he is Ren Xingliu…”

“I already told you, it’s absolutely impossible.” The boy huffed from his nose. As standing up for this handicapped but beautiful fellow student, he defended with a clanging voice, “If he is Ren Xingliu, I’ll eat shit while doing a handstand.”

Even someone as calm as Bai Juanqiu couldn’t resist turning his head and taking a look at the guy.

Ren Xingliu was even more speechless.

After going through a decade of transmigration, he had really forgotten how young people these days would always put faith into themselves and demonstrate their sincere convictions with ‘eat shit’ at every given turn.

First it was Ding Shi, and then now this energetic guy.

There were always a variety of ways to eat it as well, like one was while livestreaming it, and the other one was while doing a handstand.

…Fortunately, the Emperor or the Sheng Dynasty didn’t know about the existence of this practice. Otherwise, the ministers would be in danger!

This fellow student let him have the seat, and Ren Xingliu felt obliged to teach the guy some life lessons. Thus, he waved his hand at the guy and greeted, “Hello, fellow student.”

The guy didn’t expect Ren Xingliu to greet him. For a moment, he felt embarrassed and responded nervously, “Is th-there something I can help you with?”

Ren Xingliu gave him a deep meaningful look. “I’m Ren Xingliu.”

The guy was dumbfounded. “What?”

Before he could react, Ren Xingliu continued earnestly: “Young people should also pay attention to their healthy diet. If possible, they should try to eat as much as possible.”

Before he could let this sink in, he heard Ren Xingliu continue in a serious tone, “Young people should be mindful of eating a healthy diet. If conditions permit, it’s best if you eat normal food.”

The guy: “……!”

After Ren Xingliu finished, he walked away at his own pace with Bai Juanqiu, leaving the guy standing in the chaotic wind.

Just the thought of the guy’s stupefied expression still brought a smile to Bai Juanqiu’s face. He had to say, “It seems that everyone has many misunderstandings about you?”

Ren Xingliu looked into the distance with a regretful expression. “It can’t be all their fault.”