novelzi Chapter 13
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.”
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...”
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!