《After Being Reborn, I Became Explosively Popular Across the Entire Internet》 CH 1 ¡°Lin Qingyan allowed his fans to crowd at the airport, not only disrupting public order but also knocking down a pregnant woman, who had to be taken directly to the hospital.¡± ¡°This is ridiculous! Every time I see the name Lin Qingyan trending, it makes me sick. There¡¯s bound to be something bad happening.I hope the pregnant woman and her baby are safe. Otherwise, it¡¯s no different from murder.¡± ¡°Fans who blindly follow idols are not at all good people. Lin Qingyan, get out of the entertainment industry ¡°Just last month, he deliberately slapped An Nan Yi¡¯s face hard, using the excuse of filming. My heart aches for our Nan Nan. Half of his face was swollen, and he still had the audacity to laugh it off and say it¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°The entertainment industry¡¯s standards are too low nowadays. Can just anyone enter? People like him, who didn¡¯t even finish high school, should go home and study!¡± ¡°Now the threshold of the entertainment industry is too low. Can any cats and dogs enter? Illiterate people like him, who haven¡¯t even finished high school, should hurry up and go home to study!¡± ¡°I heard his father has even been to prison. It¡¯s truly terrifying. The whole family is no good. They should stop appearing and causing trouble for everyone!¡± ¡°Please, just get out of the entertainment industry!¡± ¡°If I were Lin Qingyan, I wouldn¡¯t have come out to see people a long time ago and wouldn¡¯t dare to show myself in public. He has such thick skin!¡± ¡°Just get lost already!¡± The rough voice of the middle-aged driver brought Lin Qingyan back to reality. He looked away from the phone screen and whispered, ¡°Thank you.¡± He lowered his cap and blocked half of his face. Under the driver¡¯s puzzled gaze, he lowered his head, opened the car door, and went down. Perhaps the afternoon sunlight was too dazzling, making it difficult for anyone to open their eyes. Lin Qingyan kept his head down as he walked towards the airport, pulling his luggage. His tall and slender figure seemed somewhat lonely. His footsteps were very hurried. The force of holding the luggage trolley seems to be very heavy. The blue veins on the back of the white hand are slightly raised, and the empty hand on the other side is also tightly clenched. Seems to be trembling slightly. The airport was bustling with people, and the standard announcer¡¯s voice echoed through the speakers. The noisy sounds around are endless. Lin Qingyan blended into the crowd but dared not look up at anyone, even though he was wearing a hat and a mask. He was afraid of being recognized. Lately, he had been experiencing hallucinations, feeling that people around him were constantly watching him with disdainful, contemptuous, and disgusted eyes. The curses echoed in his ears: ¨CLin Qingyan, get out of the entertainment industry! -How can someone like you have the face to live in this world! Although he overestimated his influence, He is just a little celebrity on the lowest step of the ladder; only a few passersby knew him on the road. The corners of the lips under the mask were slightly raised. With a self-deprecating smile, Lin Qingyan accelerated his steps and walked forward. Because he lowered his head and didn¡¯t pay attention, he hit the person in front of him directly. The young man, who was almost 1.8 metres tall, was knocked directly to the ground and the suitcase also fell next to it. It was a big fall. Lin Qingyan didn¡¯t even frown for fear of drawing too much attention. When he was about to stand on the ground by himself, Suddenly a large hand appeared in front of him. The hand was The slender and well-knotted fingers are slightly bent. with long and distinct joints, and the fingers were slightly curved, as if signalling to help him up.Seemed to be motioning to pull him up. Lin Qingyan couldn¡¯t help but raise his eyes and take a look. The owner of the hand in front of him is as good-looking/handsome as he is. Even though he had seen various types of good-looking men in the entertainment industry, this brief, casual glance revealed a man who was equally stunning.He seemed vaguely familiar. However, at this moment, Lin Qingyan wasn¡¯t in the mood to appreciate good-looking guys. He quietly said,¡±It¡¯s fine,¡± and stood up by himself, holding his head down and hurriedly dragging his luggage. The man retracted his hand and stood in place, watching the young man¡¯s receding figure. A strange emotion flashed in his deep and calm eyes, thoughtfully. CH 2 The flight finally landed in the capital of Country M. The weather in Country M is sunny. The passersby around are all blond and white people. Lin Qingyan breathed a sigh of relief and took off the mask and cap he had been wearing. His fair and radiant face was exposed to the air, with his soft black short hair, slightly dishevelled, falling on his forehead. His thin lips, well-shaped but lacking colour, were slightly pursed, and his slender jawline was slightly tense. Despite the tired look of the young man, it did not diminish his charm. On the contrary, there is a bit more vulnerability, evoking a strong protective instinct in those who saw him. With his beautiful and delicate Eastern features appearing in a foreign land1(I think here the author is expressing that Yanyan MC has a facial feature that is different from the rest, I mean he is from a different country) Lin Qingyan didn¡¯t stay long at the airport. He got into a taxi and went straight to the hotel he had booked in advance. As he looked at the unfamiliar street scenery outside the car window, thinking of the person he was going to see later, the young man¡¯s bloodless face finally showed a light smile from his heart, and there was a bit of expectation in his black and clear eyes. XX Five-Star Hotel The weather in the evening in Country M is refreshing, with a hint of colourful sunset clouds on the horizon. A cool breeze gently brushed by, carrying a faint scent of flowers in the air. A tall and handsome man walked along the cobblestone path in the hotel¡¯s backyard. Walking beside him was a slightly petite young man. The young man was dressed in a loose white shirt and black casual pants, had a charming and handsome face, and there was a gentle and pleasant arc on his face. ¡°The scenery here is really nice, and the air is fresh.¡± ¡°If you like it, we can come here together for a vacation in the future when we have time.¡± ¡°Wen Ge, please don¡¯t joke like that with me, If you want to come, you will also bring Yan Yan with you. You two are such a loving couple. I definitely wouldn¡¯t want to be a third wheel3light bulb. ¡° Wen Yan smiled and didn¡¯t speak. ¡°By the way, you should know about Qingyan, right?¡± An Nanyi remembered something and suddenly changed the subject. He frowned slightly and said worriedly, ¡°With something like this happening, and I don¡¯t know how he is now. YanYan must be very sad. After all, this is not his fault¡­¡± Upon hearing this, the smile on Wen Yan¡¯s face gradually disappeared. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± he asked, his expression growing serious. ¡°What? You don¡¯t know? He didn¡¯t tell you?¡± An Nanyi looked somewhat surprised and continued; ¡°A few days ago, there was a group of fans waiting for Yan Yan at the airport. It was very crowded, and they accidentally knocked down a pregnant woman. I heard she was taken to the hospital, but I don¡¯t know her current condition.¡± ¡°Wen Ge, did you have a fight with YanYan?¡± Otherwise, why didn¡¯t he tell you such a big thing?¡± Wen Yan: ¡°He has always been like this, hiding everything from me.¡± The man frowned his brow slightly, A trace of displeasure flashed in the eyes that were originally filled with tenderness. The young man next to him noticed his emotions and smiled. Said ¡°Maybe Yan Yan is just too busy. After all, this matter is very difficult to deal with. You are his closest and most trusted person. He will tell you later when he is done dealing with this situation.¡± T/N ¨C The easiest to translate is YanYan I think I will struggle with translating this An Nanyi expression (goosebumps) Hi Guyz if you like my translation and wish to support me CH 3 Lin Qingyan was standing behind the wide pillar. From this angle, he could see the backs of the two standing side by side. They look unexpectedly matched. A magnetic and gentle voice came through the phone held up to his ear: ¡°Yan Yan?¡± Wen Yan was just like his name suggested ¡ª gentle, polite, courteous, and empathetic. Once, Lin Qingyan thought that Wen Yan¡¯s gentleness belonged to him alone. However, reality struck him repeatedly, crushing his heart with each instance. The hope that filled him was shattered in that very moment; he was ridiculously wrong. Didn¡¯t you say you were on a business trip? How come you are together with An Nanyi again? If they can truly coincidentally meet even when they are abroad, then that¡¯s truly a remarkable fate. With the last trace of struggle, Lin Qingyan curled up the corners of his lips and smiled. With an effort to maintain a calm and relaxed tone, Lin Qingyan opened his mouth and asked, ¡°Brother Yan, what are you doing?¡± The tightly clenched hand at his side revealed his nervousness and unease at this moment. ¡°I¡¯m with the client.¡± Wen Yan glanced at An Nanyi beside him. The latter looked at him with playful and teasing eyes. He raised his fist to his lips, feigning a cough, and spoke in a concerned tone, ¡°Yan Yan, I¡¯ve heard about your situation. How are you doing now? Are you okay?¡± If it hadn¡¯t been exposed on the spot Lin Qingyan felt that he should have believed it foolishly again and again. He has always been slow in terms of feelings, and it is precisely because of this that he has been deceived by Wen Yan¡¯s central air-conditioning gentleness for three years.1Fake gentleness ¡°No, I am not okay at all.¡± The young man¡¯s face turned pale, and the corners of his eyes were stained with a touch of light red. The clear eyes were covered with a layer of mist. In a hoarse voice, he whispered, ¡°Brother Yan, I miss you so much.¡± So he came all the way here, but what awaited him was this kind of scene. Clearly, he didn¡¯t anticipate the person on the other end of the phone saying such things. Wen Yan was somewhat stunned. His gaze involuntarily softened. ¡°YanYan, I miss you too. Once I finish handling work, I¡¯ll come back to find you¡­¡± Just as he was speaking, An Nanyi, who had been silent beside him, suddenly staggered and swayed. But Wen Yan, with sharp eyes and quick reflexes, swiftly embraced Annan Yi¡¯s waist, preventing him from falling down. ¡°Yan Yan I still have some work here, so I will have to hang up first.¡° ¡°I¡¯m fine; I just twisted my ankle.¡± Although he said that, An Nanyi frowned in pain, bit his lower lip pitifully, and said in annoyance, ¡± I can fall even if I walk on the flat ground; I¡¯m so stupid.¡± ¡°Wen Ge, I¡¯m sorry for interrupting your call with Yan Yan. I¡¯m really sorry.¡± ¡°Fool, how can I blame you? I¡¯ll take you to the hospital..¡± Wen Yan replied, expressing concern for AnNanyi. As he watched the two figures standing closely together, Lin Qingyan put down his phone and ran away as if escaping from something. When he returned to his room, his fair, pretty little face was covered with tears. The crystal tears blurred his vision. He was naturally slow to grasp emotions, and the only person he had ever developed feelings for was Wen Yan. He approached him with utmost care, carrying an unreserved passion, and held his heart in his hands, believing naively that he could exchange one sincere heart for another. However, he failed to realize that some people had hearts made of stone, incapable of being warmed. In the quiet room, the thin young man curled up in a corner, his face buried in his knees. He dared not cry out too loudly. Only biting his lower lip tightly, making a desperate whimper like a kitten. His lower lip was bitten until it was bleeding. Yet he showed no reaction. Being born without a sense of pain, He couldn¡¯t even experience what pain felt like Small theatre: (1) YanYan was born without pain, and Gu Ye was afraid that his baby would be injured without him knowing, so he used this reason to check the whole body every day. 2) When YanYan was on the show, there was a task that was to call his parents. YanYan called Gu Ye. Gu Ye smiled and explained to the programme crew,¡± Please take care of my little ones. By the way, it¡¯s not dad; I¡¯m his husband.¡± T/N The last line in this chapter breaks me 2Being born without a sense of pain, He couldn¡¯t even experience what pain felt like If you liked my work please do support me CH 4 ¡°Lin Qingyan, where the hell did you silently disappear to? I made dozens of calls before you answered. Do you have any idea that the entire company has been searching for you? Do you think you can escape like a coward after causing such a mess?¡± Facing the roar of the agent, Li Heng Lin Qingyan¡¯s face remained expressionless, showing no change. The traces of tears still lingered on his cheeks, not yet dried. He calmly spoke, ¡°Brother Li, whether you believe it or not, the truth of the matter is not like this. I am innocent.¡± The woman who was knocked down at the airport that day was not his fan at all. He accidentally saw the screensaver on her phone, which was a picture of An Nanyi. She is a fan of An Nanyi. Moreover, the person who got knocked down was not pregnant at all. She had simply stuffed something in her abdomen, pretending to be pregnant, just to frame me. It was all just a play, after all. Whoever is deliberately trying to harm him, the truth is self-evident. But there is no need for explanations now; nobody would believe him. Even if it is clarified, this matter will still leave a bad impression on netizens. Just like the various scandals that have occurred in the past. Obviously, the truth is not what everyone sees, but no one will believe it, and more and more people will scold him. What¡¯s the truth doesn¡¯t matter as long as people believe in something; that becomes their truth. That¡¯s how netizens are; they follow the crowd and echo popular opinions. Li Heng on the other side of the phone is still talking nonsense. Lin Qingyan stood abruptly from the corner and coldly interrupted him. ¡°I will buy a ticket to go back now, and I will bear all the consequences myself.¡± ¡°Well, look at you talking like that. Of course, I naturally believe in you. By the way¡­ there¡¯s a brand endorsement offline event tomorrow night. I know you don¡¯t want to appear in public right now, but you can¡¯t cancel it¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will attend on time.¡± No one knew that Lin Qingyan had travelled all the way to Country M. but after staying for just a few hours, he left, leaving no trace behind. Like a gust of wind passing through. He received a call from the hospital while he was in a taxi on the way to the airport. It was from his attending physician. ¡°Mr. Lin, it has been several days already. Have you made your decision? The congestion in the brain is already compressing your nerves. If surgery is not performed in time, it is likely to cause various sequelae and be life-threatening.¡±1T/N ¡°Intracranial haemorrhage¡± is the term for bleeding that occurs within the skull, specifically inside the brain. I will add it as Congestion in the brain I am a little confused about whether it is ¡°intracerebral congestion¡± or ¡°Intracranial haemorrhage¡± Almost forgetting about the matter, Lin Qingyan leaned against the back of the seat, wearily closing his eyes, which were still tinged with red. He remained silent for a while before finally speaking up. ¡°Sorry, I¡¯ve been a little busy lately, let¡¯s talk about it when I¡¯m done with my work.¡± A while back, when he was at home, he felt dizzy and accidentally missed a step and rolled down the stairs. He didn¡¯t feel anything after all, he doesn¡¯t feel pain. It was his assistant who reminded him that he knew that the back of his head was bleeding, and it was quite a lot. ¡°Mr. Lin, being in good health is the most important thing. No matter how busy you are, is it more important than to have your own life? I remember you being only twenty-four years old, and you have many decades ahead of you to be busy.¡± The doctor¡¯s tone was serious, with a hint of anger. He didn¡¯t understand, a young man who was obviously so energetic and handsome, with a polite and shy smile on his face, and whose future was limitless. There always seems to be a lingering haze or gloom surrounding him, a shadow that cannot be concealed even by his smile. Yes, I¡¯m only 24 years old¡­¡­ The next night Lin Qingyan still appeared at the event site on time. The event was held in a shopping mall. There were fans and passersby who came specifically to be part of the audience, creating a lively atmosphere as they crowded together. According to the process, after the host finished the opening speech, it was time for Lin Qingyan to take the stage. He was going to sing a song. T/N ¨C Title of the chapter is µÚ4Õ ÄÔÄÚÓÙѪ Chapter name was brain congestion, (it is medical term I did not want to be it wrongly interpreted I changed it to a simpler term ¨C SICK ¨C my heart YanYan is sick Please do support me if liked my work (translation) CH 5 A soothing and beautiful accompaniment resonated in the shopping mall as a young man stood at the centre of the stage, dressed in a gracefully hanging black silk shirt. He wore matching casual cropped pants of the same colour scheme. The top two buttons of his shirt were undone, revealing a simply designed silver necklace hanging around his neck, while his fair chest appeared faintly visible. The black attire accentuated his fair complexion, complementing his delicately powdered and exquisite facial features. It added a touch of allure to his clean and handsome appearance, constantly captivating the attention of onlookers. It seemed as if this person was born to stand in the spotlight, shining brightly on the stage. However, just as Lin Qingyan, holding the microphone, began to sing the first line of the lyrics, a sharp and mean voice suddenly sounded from the audience below. ¡°You sing horribly, get out of here!¡± ¡°Lin Qingyan, how dare you have the audacity to stand here? Your thick skin truly amazes me!¡± ¡°What¡¯s the use of looking good when your character is so rotten? You don¡¯t deserve to be a celebrity!¡± ¡°That pregnant woman is still in the hospital. You can sing and dance here with peace of mind. You¡¯re obsessed with making money, aren¡¯t you? Have you no shame?¡± ¡°Get off the stage! Get off!¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± The disdainful, scornful, and angry voices overlapped like boiling water, drowning out the music playing from the speakers. More and more passersby stopped to watch the commotion, some even took out their phones to record videos. Lin Qingyan, now the target of everyone¡¯s arrows, stood stiffly on the stage. Even with the makeup, he couldn¡¯t hide his pale face at this time. His reddened eyes reflected a mix of panic and helplessness as he gazed upon the crowd below. These people seemed more terrifying than ferocious beasts or raging floods. At this time, his mind was blank, and there was a buzzing sound in his ears, as if everything had crashed. ¡°It¡¯s not what you think¡­ it¡¯s not¡­¡± Lin Qingyan murmured, and his explanation was covered up by more intense and higher curses. Even if his reaction was slow, he knew this was a premeditated event. An Nanyi¡¯s tricks are still so despicable, it¡¯s ridiculous. ¡°Lin Qingyan, I feel sick when I see your face!¡± With a harsh voice, an unopened bottle of canned drink was thrown up from under the stage and was about to hit the young man in the face. Lin Qingyan, who had already fallen into a desperate situation, didn¡¯t think about hiding. He lowered his eyes and held the microphone tightly. His thin body trembled constantly, standing motionless until a tall figure stood in front of him and blocked the attack for him. Lin Qingyan didn¡¯t see who that person was. Before he could lose consciousness completely, he seemed to have fallen into a warm and strong embrace. There was a faint smell of cedarwood lingering in his nasal cavity, which was inexplicably reassuring. Late at night, Lin Qingyan woke up in the hospital ward. He fumbled and turned on the light. The sudden light made him squint uncomfortably. As he looked around, he realised he was alone in the room, and it was quiet. A scene of what happened a few hours ago came to his mind, including the person who had stood in front of him before he lost consciousness, but he still didn¡¯t know who it was¡­ Lin Qingyan closed his eyes in pain, unwilling to think back on those memories, until the buzzing vibration of his phone on the bedside table interrupted his thoughts. The screen displayed multiple missed calls, many of them from his mother, and a few from scarce friends, including Wenyan. Surprisingly, even An Nanyi had called. Caring was out of the question.That person was only using the guise of concern to mock him and enjoy his misfortune. Lin Qingyan pulled the corners of his pale lips and answered the phone. ¡°Mom¡­¡± Mom should still care about him, right? T/N ¨C our Ml appears sorry for the late updates~~~ was kind of busy please do support me if you liked my translation ! CH 6 ¡°Xiao Yan, why did you only answer the phone now? Your brother already told me about what happened. How is your health now? Is it better?¡± When he heard his mother¡¯s concerned tone, there was finally a trace of warmth in the youth¡¯s heart, which was gradually sinking into the bottom of the cold lake. He had always been one to share good news and withhold worries from his family. Gathering his spirits, he replied as calmly as possible, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Mom, I¡¯m not seriously injured.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good to hear¡­ Um, Xiao Yan, there¡¯s something your mamma wants to discuss with you,¡± his mother, Zhou Yuelan, quickly changed the subject on the phone and said hesitantly. ¡°Your father was involved in a recent business deal, and he ended up being scammed out of three hundred thousand yuan. Now the creditors are coming after us. Sigh, your mother doesn¡¯t know what to do. Your younger brother still needs to go to college¡­¡± Lin Qingyan remained silent. ¡°Xiao Yan, your mother knows that you and those in the entertainment industry make a lot of money. If you have some extra funds available, could you please help your father repay the debt? 300,000 yuan shouldn¡¯t be a big deal for you, right?¡± Lin Qingyan took a deep breath, considering his mother¡¯s request. Despite the difficult situation he found himself in, he had always strived to support his family. After a moment of contemplation, he responded with a determined tone, ¡°Mom, I understand the situation. I will do my best to help. Give me some time, and I¡¯ll see what I can do to arrange the money. We¡¯ll find a way to solve this together, okay?¡± The warmth that had just returned to his heart was instantly shattered by a gust of cold wind, creating a gaping hole that sent chills down his spine. It was truly ridiculous. Zhou Yuelan was still talking. Lin Qingyan abruptly interrupted her and asked, ¡°Mom, did you call me so many times just to tell me this?¡± It turned out that their concern was merely a formality, and asking for money was the real purpose. Upon careful consideration, he realized that his parents had never contacted him without asking for money. Didn¡¯t they come to him for money from the first time? Zhou Yuelan was choked by her eldest son¡¯s icy words. After a pause, she nervously replied, ¡°Of course not, Mom mainly wanted to show concern for you.¡± ¡°Xiao Yan, I don¡¯t mean to criticize you, but since you are a role model for your fans, you should educate them properly. How could you let them crowd in public places? Now they¡¯ve caused trouble, haven¡¯t they? And ah, how I usually teach you to behave in an upright manner, you were scolded by those netizens. Mother is also heartbroken, but the flies do not bite seamless eggs. Why do they want to scold you, but not others? You also have to find the reason for yourself¡­¡± The high-sounding, dignified words thought to be caring and considerate sounded lofty, but every sentence was heart-wrenching, every word piercing deep into Lin Qingyan¡¯s soul. Each word felt like a knife plunging fiercely into his heart. Although his body may not physically feel the pain, that place in his heart would always be hurt to love dearly, a part of his heart. This pain was more devastating than physical pain, causing him to struggle to breathe. Others were fine, why couldn¡¯t even his closest family members understand him? Why didn¡¯t they ask, why? Why did they bite the bullet and say it¡¯s his fault? He had never hurt anyone, never! Lin Qingyan weakly leaned on the head of the bed and once again interrupted Zhou Yuelan¡¯s words, ¡°Mom, sometimes I really doubt if only my brother is your biological¡­ Don¡¯t worry, I will transfer the money to your account. I need to rest, if nothing else. I¡¯ll hang up now.¡± After he finished speaking, he hung up the phone without knowing what Zhou Yuelan¡¯s expression was like upon hearing the first half of his sentence. Despite the distance through the screen, her face had taken on a very peculiar and strange expression. Outside, the night was tranquil. The slender young man, dressed in a hospital gown, stood by the window, gazing up at the dark, profound night sky for a moment. Eventually, he clenched his fist, a resolute determination in his eyes. It¡¯s time for these chaotic things to come to an end. He was tired and did not want to struggle anymore. At midnight that same day, amidst the buzz and frenzy of the trending topics, the person involved in the scandal posted an update, with a dynamic, concise sentence: @LinQingYan: From now on, I will officially quit the entertainment industry. T/N ¨C this one loves coffee !! CH 7 At dawn, Lin Qingyan left the hospital. The man, who rushed to the hospital in the morning due to an urgent matter, only saw an empty hospital room. The rising sun outside cast its rays upon the neatly made bed, and it also spilled into the man¡¯s indifferent and profound black eyes. As soon as Lin Qingyan¡¯s Weibo post was released, it caused quite a stir. Many netizens suspected that he was simply creating a sensation to grab everyone¡¯s attention and did not believe that he would actually quit the entertainment industry. Everyone was eagerly waiting for the moment when Lin Qingyan would slap his face. But time passed day by day, and in the past month, Lin Qingyan never appeared in the public eye. The latest update on his Weibo profile remained the post announcing his departure from the entertainment industry. No one had seen him again, as if he had vanished into thin air. The netizens who were waiting for Lin Qingyan to be proven wrong were left confused. Did they become the ones who were wrong? Has Lin Qingyan truly withdrawn from the industry? In a small, underdeveloped county town, thousands of kilometers away from the southern city, inside a rented room, the young man who had disappeared for a month was carrying a pot of steaming noodles from the kitchen. His body moved slowly, leaning against the wall, but he accidentally bumped into the table leg that was blocking his path. He fell heavily to the ground, and the noodles he was holding also fell, spilling the still-hot soup on his hands. The back of his hand, so pale it was almost transparent, immediately turned red from the burn. Lin Qingyan, who did not sense anything, did not even know that he had been scalded. Not only did he lack pain sensation, but he had also lost his vision. His vision completely disappeared just a few days ago, so he hadn¡¯t fully adapted to a life without light His hearing was also slowly disappearing, so he could barely hear anything. The sequelae caused by the congestion in his brain were truly significant and awfully serious.. He didn¡¯t choose to treat himself The sudden sound of knocking on the door startled Lin Qingyan, who could still hear a faint sound. No guests had ever come to his shabby rental room, so who could it be? Lin Qingyan leaned against the wall and stood up, feeling his way slowly to the door. He opened the door, his beautiful black eyes blinked without a trace of brilliance, and his voice was hoarse after not speaking for half a month: ¡°Who is it?¡± The man standing outside the door witnessed this scene. His pupils slightly contracted, and his thin lips pressed tightly together. There were turbulent emotions hidden under his calm face. He stared motionlessly at the person before him. Compared to the handsome and vibrant young man from a month ago, the current Lin Qingyan seemed like a completely different person. He had become extremely thin, so much so that his body had lost its shape. His body was left with skin and bones, with no trace of flesh even on his sharp chin. His lifeless eyes appeared larger in contrast. The fair skin on the back of his hand turned red from the burn. The room was in a mess, with noodles and soup scattered on the floor. As if guessing something, the man¡¯s heart sank little by little. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you speaking?¡± Lin Qingyan spoke again, followed by a soft chuckle, as if lost in his own thoughts. He lowered his gaze and whispered, ¡°By the way, I can hardly hear anymore.¡± Please do support me on CH 8 Suddenly, his body was lifted off the ground, and Lin Qingyan found himself unexpectedly being held horizontally. He let out a startled cry and instinctively reached up, wrapping his arms around the man¡¯s neck. Unable to see, his sense of smell became more sensitive. A faint, cool woody cedar smell lingered in the tip of his nose, inexplicably reassuring and a little familiar. Lin Qingyan remembered. The man who helped him at the mall that day also had this scent. Unfortunately, at that time, he couldn¡¯t see the man¡¯s face clearly before he fainted. Now, as a blind person, he was even more unable to see. The person in his arms was very light, like a frightened kitten. His clear, watery, and lifeless eyes were extremely fragile. The man was silent for two seconds, lowered his head to the young man¡¯s ear, and softly said, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯m not a bad person,¡± regardless of whether he could hear it or not. The soft and deep voice was like a whisper between lovers. Lin Qingyan vaguely heard it. He didn¡¯t know what the man looked like, what his last name was, or why he found himself here. But for some inexplicable reason, he believed that the man wasn¡¯t a bad person. He felt a sense of reassurance deep within his heart, perhaps because this man was the only one who had helped him without any ulterior motives. Besides, he had nothing to fear now that he had nothing to lose. Next, the man sat the young man down on the sofa, took out a medical kit, and meticulously cleaned the burn on the back of his hand. Then he cleaned up the mess on the floor and finally went into the kitchen to cook a bowl of noodles, feeding him one bite at a time. The noodles tasted ordinary, but as Lin Qingyan ate, tears began to trickle down his cheeks. The strength he had deliberately pretended to have collapsed at this moment because of the kindness of a stranger. He was just a normal human being with flesh and blood, capable of feeling sadness and sorrow. He, too, longed to be cared for, looked after, and loved unconditionally. But in his twenty-four years of life, the world had shown him nothing but hostility, with only faint affection and hypocritical love. He also longed to become someone who could openly and confidently receive unabashed affection. After a moment, Lin Qingyan found himself enveloped in a firm and warm embrace. The man¡¯s movements were gentle as he stroked his slender shoulders and back. Then, he took out a piece of candy from his pocket, unwrapped it, and placed it in Lin Qingyan¡¯s mouth. The familiar taste spread on his tongue¡ªsour and sweet. It was a preserved plum candy, with a translucent coating wrapping around a tangy plum inside. It was his favourite candy from his childhood. Lin Qingyan cried and laughed at the same time, leaning on the man¡¯s chest, unable to speak through his tears. Day by day, Lin Qingyan¡¯s physical condition became worse and worse. He had missed the best time for treatment, and now even if Hua Tuo1Hua Tuo ( c. 140¨C208), courtesy name Yuanhua, was a Chinese physician who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty. The historical texts Records of the Three Kingdoms and Book of the Later Han record Hua Tuo as the first person in China to use anaesthesia during surgery. were to reincarnate, he wouldn¡¯t be able to save him. The only comforting thing was that he wasn¡¯t alone during the final stage of his life. The man had been by his side, taking care of him attentively and treating him kindly. He couldn¡¯t bear to leave this world, even though he knew his time was limited. If only he had listened to the doctor¡¯s advice and undergone surgical treatment from the beginning, perhaps the outcome would have been different¡­ But this day had come. It wasn¡¯t the disease that took him, but a sudden car accident. On that day, the man wasn¡¯t there, and Lin Qingyan went out alone in the dark, fumbling. He could not see or hear, so when the truck drove over, he couldn¡¯t dodge. The young man¡¯s skinny body was hit with a huge force, and he finally fell heavily on the cement floor, with bright red and dazzling liquid flowing out of his frail body. He did not know that this scene was just witnessed by the man who rushed back. As he was dying, Lin Qingyan stroked the man¡¯s face over and over again, his fingertips tracing his eyebrows, nose, mouth¡­ carefully tracing the man¡¯s features in his heart, as if to etch the man into his bones. Until hot tears fell on his hands, drop after drop, and couldn¡¯t stop. ¡°Don¡¯t cry¡­¡± Lin Qingyan mustered a smile, his weak voice carrying a sense of relief, barely audible. ¡°You must be a good-looking person¡­ It¡¯s a pity I didn¡¯t have the chance to see¡­¡± ¡°Thank you¡­ Goodbye.¡± If there were another life, he hoped he wouldn¡¯t be so foolish, wouldn¡¯t fall in love with Wenyan, wouldn¡¯t believe in An Nanyi¡¯s hypocritical face, wouldn¡¯t be so weak and powerless, wouldn¡¯t let others bully him¡­ And he hoped to meet this man again. To know what he looked like, what his name was¡­ Don¡¯t forget to explore my Ko-fi page CH 9 The summer days in Nancheng1n¨¢nch¨¦ng were always hot and sultry. By eight or nine o¡¯clock in the morning, the bustling metropolis had already awakened from its slumber. Cars travelled back and forth on the roads, while small vendors in the alleys shouted enthusiastically. Brilliant sunlight streamed in through the half-drawn glass windows. Inside the room, there was no air conditioning, only a rotating electric fan humming and blowing out hot air. The young man lying on the bed was dressed in a tank top and shorts. He lay on his side, slightly curled up, with his slender and delicate legs exposed to the air. His fair and glistening skin, even his long and thick eyelashes, were damp with sweat and trembling slightly. The sun was too dazzling, and the air was too hot. The young man¡¯s delicate brows and eyes were slightly frowned, and then he opened his eyelids. Those dark and clear eyes contained a trace of vicissitudes and pain that did not match his age, and then turned into daze and confusion. Lin Qingyan sat up on the bed, absentmindedly pushing aside the damp and dishevelled bangs that hung over his forehead. He doubted whether he was dreaming or experiencing hallucinations. According to his understanding, he should be dead, having died in that unfamiliar small county town. How could he still be lingering in the summer of five years ago? With these thoughts in mind, the young man lifted his hand and pinched his face forcefully, but he felt nothing. Oh¡­ he was indeed dreaming. No, wait, he had forgotten one very important thing¡ªhe didn¡¯t feel pain. The sudden vibrating sound of a cell phone rang in the quiet room, pulling Lin Qingyan, who had fallen into deep thought and confusion, back to reality. The cell phone sitting on the bedside table was a bit worn out, which he had once bought in the second-hand market for two hundred dollars. The caller ID showed Brother Li, formerly known as Li Heng, who was Lin Qingyan¡¯s agent. After connecting the call, the familiar voice came through the phone line: ¡°Xiao Lin, let¡¯s meet at XX Caf¨¦ at 3 o¡¯clock this afternoon to sign the contract. Make sure to come on time.¡± Contract? Lin Qingyan remained silent for two seconds before eventually nodding and saying, ¡°Okay.¡± He heard his own voice, its early morning hoarseness tinged with a hint of youthfulness, resembling a teenager. Li Heng didn¡¯t say anything else, and the call ended quickly. ¡°How could this be¡­¡± The teenager stared at the phone screen, murmuring incomprehensibly. As if he thought of something, his pupils trembled suddenly, and his fingers shook as he clicked on the phone calendar. A line of eye-catching large characters appeared on the cracked screen: August 27, 2016. He was only nineteen years old this year, and he was reborn five years ago. Five years ago on this day, he signed with Platinum Entertainment. The afternoon sun was even brighter and warmer. The caf¨¦ was air-conditioned and cool. At this time, there weren¡¯t many customers inside. The waitress sat at the counter, bored, propping her chin up with her hand and playing with her phone. That is, until the door was pushed open from the outside and a customer entered. The waitress, a young girl, immediately put down her phone and fixed her gaze on the customer, unable to look away. It was a young man, around twenty years old. The afternoon sun streamed in, and the young man stood at the door with a smile on his face. He wore a simple white crew-neck T-shirt with no patterns on it. Below, he had on loose-fitting faded jeans that exposed a small section of fair ankle, with a slight prominence of the outer ankle bone, giving it a delicate and sexy appearance. On his feet were a clean pair of white canvas shoes. But what caught the most attention was his clean and beautiful face. Soft black short hair casually fell over his forehead. His eyebrows and eyes were clean and exquisite, with a subtle gleam in his black irises. His nose was well-defined, and his pale, thin lips were slightly pursed, giving off a gentle look. Although the young man was only wearing cheap and simple clothes, his whole demeanor was comfortable. He had a somewhat slender and tall figure, yet his posture was straight and upright. Paired with his fair and beautiful face, it was hard for anyone to look away. He exuded a clean and cool aura. The waiter couldn¡¯t help but think to herself, This is simply the boy of her dreams. T/N now all I wish YanYan to be Happy!!! Don¡¯t forget to support me on Ko-Fi CH 10 The young man looked up and met the waiter¡¯s enthusiastic gaze. He frowned almost imperceptibly1not noticeable or invisible, nodded slightly at her, and walked inside. Lin Qingyan still felt uncomfortable with other people¡¯s overly concerned gaze, or more precisely, he resisted it, even though it was merely admiration from someone appreciating his handsome appearance, without any unfriendliness or aggression. He had accepted the fact that he was reborn five years ago and had yet to make his debut, let alone deal with any complicated matters. The memories of his previous life were vivid. He suspected that he had experienced a long dream, but no dream could be so real. The aftermath of that dream would always linger with him. He didn¡¯t know when it would disappear¡ªmaybe a month, a year, or even a lifetime. He would always live in the shadows with those painful memories. At exactly three o¡¯clock, Li Heng sat in a corner of the caf¨¦, near the air conditioning. Lin Qingyan pulled out a chair and sat across from him, his expression calm. ¡°Mr. Li, hello.¡± Li Heng appeared younger than in Lin Qingyan¡¯s memories. He had well-defined features and a friendly smile on his face. He seemed like an honest person. At this moment, he looked amicably at the young man sitting opposite him. ¡°Xiao Yan, why are you suddenly being so polite? Just call me Brother Li. What would you like to drink? Brother Li will treat you.¡± Lin Qingyan said, ¡°No, let¡¯s get down to business first.¡± ¡°Alright,¡± Li Heng nodded. He ordered a glass of orange juice for Lin Qingyan and took out a contract from his briefcase. He opened it and handed it to the young man, discreetly observing him. The young man sat upright, his fair and captivating face devoid of expression. His clear eyes were deep and tranquil like a lake, yet there was a faint sense of indifference and aloofness emanating from him. He appeared different from the restless, sensitive, and low self-esteem person he was two days ago. However, I haven¡¯t seen him in two days. Why has there been such a significant change? Li Heng suppressed the doubt in his heart and took out a black pen, placing it on top of the contract with a smile. He said, ¡°I¡¯ve already discussed the specific details of the contract with you before. Take a look at it first, and if there are no issues, you can sign it.¡± However, Lin Qingyan didn¡¯t even glance at the contract. He pushed it back across the table and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Li, but I didn¡¯t come here today for this matter. I wanted to tell you in person that I won¡¯t be signing this contract.¡° ¡°Why?¡± Li Heng couldn¡¯t hide his surprise. Li Heng had met Lin Qingyan a week ago on a hot day. The young man was wearing a thick bear doll costume and handing out leaflets on the street. Li Heng happened to see him taking off his hood2He accidentally saw the boy taking off his hood, with dishevelled hair and sweat pouring down his face as he tilted his head back to drink water. Li Heng was instantly captivated by the sight. Just the young man¡¯s naturally clean and beautiful face alone overshadowed many of the young idols in the entertainment industry. Even if he lacked any skills, merely standing in front of a screen as a decorative vase would still attract a lot of attention.3he is saying Yanyan can be flower vase Li Heng didn¡¯t want to let go of this opportunity, so he deliberately approached Lin Qingyan at that time and explained his purpose in a friendly manner. The young man¡¯s thoughts were pure, and his emotions were easily readable on his face. He was in need of money; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have resorted to distributing flyers on such a scorching hot day and earning only a meager amount. Recognizing this point, Li Heng quickly used sweet words to persuade him. He had provided Lin Qingyan with a place to stay in the company¡¯s artist apartment in advance. With everything seemingly settled and ready for signing, why would he suddenly have a change of heart? Isn¡¯t this playing with him? T/N ~ This time YanYan wont be deceived And do support mee CH 11 Since Heaven granted him another chance at life, Lin Qingyan wouldn¡¯t make the same foolish mistake again. In his previous life, he had been deceived by Li Heng¡¯s sugar-coated bullet1.Li Heng appeared to be loyal and honest on the surface, but in reality, he was cunning and deceitful. Even the entertainment company, Platinum Entertainment, where Li Heng works, was a black hearted Company. Li Heng said that Platinum Entertainment is a big company with good resources and treats its artists very well. He promised Lin Qingyan at the beginning that as long as he signed the contract, he would be able to sing, dance, release albums, act in TV dramas and movies, and accept commercials, so he could make a lot of money With the money he earned, Lin Qingyan would never have to endure such hardship again in the future. At that time, Lin Qingyan was very na?ve and simple, he was also very short of money. Additionally, Li Heng was highly skilled at deceiving people, so Lin Qingyan believed him and signed a ten-year contract with Platinum Entertainment without much hesitation. Lin Qingyan¡¯s motivation for earning money wasn¡¯t solely for a better life for himself. His father had previously fallen victim to a gambling addiction and owed a substantial amount of debt. Debt collectors frequently came to their home, disrupting their lives and peace of mind. At that time, Lin Qingyan was only 17 years old and was in the third year of high school. His academic achievements are very good, not because he was talented but because of his hard work. He would wake up at five in the morning to memorize his studies and wouldn¡¯t go to bed until midnight every day. Although such a life was hard, but it was felt fulfilling. His greatest wish was to be admitted to a good university and stand out from the rest. However, reality was cruel. Due to the huge amount of debts his family owed , his parents decided not to allow him to attend school. To call by the glorified name of their actions, They justified this by saying he was the eldest son and should share the burden of supporting the family, especially since his younger brother was still in middle school. His cherished dream of attending a good university was ruthlessly shattered by his parents¡¯ few words. At the age of 17, he dropped out of school, left home, and embarked on a journey to earn money. Yet, being young and lacking formal education, nobody was willing to hire him. Lin Qingyan could only take on odd jobs, doing any dirty and tiring work available. Sometimes, he had to work multiple jobs in a day, with only a few hours of rest. Despite earning money, he couldn¡¯t keep it for himself. Each month, he would only retain a few hundred yuan for his living expenses, while the rest would be handed without exception over to his parents as his younger brother needed to go to school, and debts needed to be repaid, The burden of life bent his back as a teenager. That¡¯s why when Li Heng threw out an olive branch, he was deceived. Even if there was the tiniest bit of hope, he wanted to reach out and grab it, only to have that hope shattered into countless pieces. ¡°Xiao Lin, have you encountered any difficulties? Or are you dissatisfied with the conditions of the contract? Just be honest with Li-ge, all these issues can be resolved.¡± In the caf¨¦, Li Heng looked at the young man across from him, his face full of sincerity. However, the young man just shook his head indifferently, his lips curled up slightly, but there was no smile in his eyes, ¡°There¡¯s no problem; I just don¡¯t want to sign it.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Li Heng stood up in excitement, slapping the table. A few drops of coffee spilled from the cup, and there was a hint of anger in his eyes, As if he was going to beat him up by the collar in the next second. Lin Qingyan remained calm. Li Heng is a hypocrite, who wouldn¡¯t resort to violence easily. He took a few deep breaths, quickly calming himself down, and sat back down. His face resumed its usual fa?ade of loyalty and kindness, as if admonishing an inexperienced junior. He earnestly said, ¡°Xiao Lin, Brother Li know you¡¯re in a difficult situation, that¡¯s why I wanted to give you this opportunity. I have high hopes for you. As long as you sign the contract, your future will definitely be limitless¡­¡± ¡°Mr. Li, you can save those words to deceive someone else.¡± Lin Qingyan got up and smiled at him. The young man¡¯s clear and pleasant voice did not fluctuate, and it was as cold as a mountain spring. ¡°Rest assured, I¡¯ll pack up and move out of the apartment today.¡± CH 12 As soon as Lin Qingyan stepped out of the cafe¡¯s doorway ,Li Heng quickly chased after him. He grabbed the young man¡¯s arm and then tightly gripped his collar, glaring at him with a very fierce expression. Through gritted teeth, he demanded, ¡°Lin Qingyan, what do you mean? You just refuse to sign now? Are you trying to play me?¡± This time, there was no pretense. Even though he was being pulled by his collar, the slender young man showed no signs of panic. It was as if nothing could make his emotions fluctuate greatly. ¡°Mr. Li, I don¡¯t recall promising you anything,¡± Lin Qingyan looked at him, his calm eyes seemingly covered with a layer of frost. ¡°Please let go, or I will call the police.¡± Under the gaze of those eyes, Li Heng suddenly felt a bit intimidated. It had only been two days since he last saw this foolish kid, yet it felt like he was dealing with a completely different person(completely possessed. He resentfully released his grip and watched as the young man calmly walked away. Lin Qingyan, right? He remembered. ¡°Sir, you haven¡¯t paid your bill yet¡­¡± A waiter cautiously approached Li Heng and handed him the bill. ¡°The total is 56 yuan. Will you be paying with cash or WeChat?¡±, With a dark expression, Li Heng took out one hundred yuan from his wallet and left without saying a word. The waiter instantly breathed a sigh of relief, this man looked too fierce just now, he didn¡¯t seem like a good person, and even bullied that handsome young man Sigh¡­ it¡¯s a pity. I hadn¡¯t even asked the handsome young man for his WeChat yet. Gu Corporation Headquarters The president¡¯s office is located on the top floor of the headquarters building. The office is decorated in clean and simple gray and white tones. The entire space is illuminated by ample light streaming in from floor-to-ceiling windows Looking out from here, you can have a panoramic view of the most prosperous areas in Nancheng. A handsome man was sitting at a large desk, engrossed in a document spread out in front of him. He sat upright, with neatly trimmed black hair and dressed in a custom-tailored shirt and trousers. The buttons of his white shirt were fastened to the top, and the hem was meticulously tucked into the black pants. He wore a limited edition wristwatch known for its rarity and unavailability on the market. The sound of the mobile phone vibrating rang in the quiet office. Gu Fei looked away from the document, glanced at the caller ID, and then unhurriedly connected. Before he could speak, the voice on the other end came through the phone, ¡°Feifei, I have a flight to Nancheng at nine o¡¯clock tonight, so come and pick me up at the airport.¡± After hearing the deliberately affected voice, an undisguised sense of discomfort flashed across the man¡¯s face. He then responded in a flat tone, devoid of emotion, ¡°I¡¯m busy,hang up.¡± He couldn¡¯t understand how a man who was over 8-feet tall and as strong as a bull could make such a sound. The voice on the other end let out a mournful wail, ¡°Bro, don¡¯t be so heartless. If you don¡¯t come to pick me up, I¡¯ll end up sleeping on the streets. Can you bear to see your adorable little brother wandering homeless on the streets?¡± Gu Fei replied indifferently, ¡°Ask your real brother to pick you up.¡± Another mournful wail came through the phone. An Yu had always been shameless. ¡°Feifei, Master GU, Big Brother Gu, please, I¡¯m begging you. this time I went abroad to race without telling my brother, if he finds out, he¡¯ll beat me to a pulp. So, you have to save me!¡± ¡°Fine, it¡¯s decided then. See you tonight! Bye-bye!¡± Gu Fei: ¡°¡­¡± He had made up his mind. If An Yu called him ¡°Feifei¡± again, he would call An Yu¡¯s real brother and have him pick him up from the airport. CH 13 After leaving the Cafe, Lin Qingyan took a bus back to his apartment to pack his belongings. He didn¡¯t have many things, and he finished packing in less than an hour. Apart from daily necessities and a few sets of clothes, what was left was a pile of books. There were several reference books and exercise books, all related to the college entrance examination. In his memory, even though he had dropped out of school two years ago, he never gave up on learning. Apart from working part-time to earn money, he always managed to find some time to study. Although he didn¡¯t have the opportunity to take the college entrance exam and become a university student. Later on, this led to some anti-fans continuously criticizing his educational background. They claimed he had a low education level, lacked culture, and that this kind of illiterate didn¡¯t deserve to be an idol at all, saying he would lead astray young children. Lin Qingyan stuffed all those books into his suitcase, and left the apartment without any nostalgia. He had nowhere to go. Before, he used to rent a small room in a rundown building, which only had a bedroom and a toilet, and the monthly rent was a few hundred yuan. The lease had expired a few days ago, and coincidentally, Li Heng offered him a place to stay, so he moved in with him. Lin Qingyan¡¯s family was also in Nancheng, but in a relatively distant old district far from the city center. He couldn¡¯t go back, nor did he want to. What happened in his previous life is still vivid in his memory. During the period when he was sick and disappeared, his family didn¡¯t contact him again, except for a few phone calls asking for money. They didn¡¯t even show him any concern. Until he died in that unfamiliar small county town, the one who was with him in the end turned out to be a strange man and did not even know his name or appearance. He had already grown cold-hearted towards this family. Thinking about this, he couldn¡¯t help but recall one thing ¨C if he could live his life again, would he be able to find the man who took care of him in his previous life? It was his last wish before he died in his past life, and he never thought he would have a chance to realize it. Thinking of this, a faint smile finally appeared on the young man¡¯s calm face, there were slight ripples in his clear and moist peach blossom eyes. Even if he didn¡¯t know the person¡¯s name or appearance, he believed he would eventually find him in this lifetime. but, the most important thing now was to find a place to stay. Lin Qingyan reached into his trouser pocket and took out a few banknotes, counted them. 36 yuan. He opened WeChat again to check his account balance. He had 25 yuan1 He had expected to be poor, but not this poor. Thinking about it, it came to his mind that yesterday, his mother Zhou Yuelan called asking for money, his younger brother was about to start school and needed tuition and living expenses. Besides, there were debts that needed to be paid off every month. So, he ended up giving all the more than 4,000 yuan he earned last month. Lin Qingyan: ¡°¡­¡± Looks like he¡¯s going to be on the streets tonight. The sun set in the west, and night falls. The summer heat didn¡¯t disappear with the setting sun. Nevertheless, the night in Nancheng remained lively with bright lights and bustling. A black Maybach was driving on the street with the air conditioner turned on in the car. The young man sitting in the co-pilot was lazy and leisurely. He looked at the night scene outside through the half-open car window, and then turned his head to look at the man in the driver¡¯s seat next to him. Gu Fei was still wearing the same shirt and trousers from earlier in the day, it was still clean and tidy. Instead of going home, he worked overtime until 8:30 p.m., then he went directly from the company to the airport and picked An Yu back. ¡°Fei¡­¡± Before the second ¡°Fei¡± could be uttered, he received the man¡¯s warning gaze, causing An Yu to forcefully swallow the rest of his words. ¡°Brother Fei, did you hear any sounds just now?¡± Gu Fei concentrated on driving without responding. ¡°Listen carefully, did you hear my stomach growling g¨±lug¨±lu? Brother Fei, I want to eat Xiuzhenzhai¡¯s salt and pepper crayfish, spicy rabbit heads, steamed in broth hairy crab, and¡­¡± Gu Fei mercilessly interrupted his fantasy, ¡°There are snacks in the car.¡± The implication in his words was, want to eat a feast? Dream on. An Yu: ¡°¡­¡± How inhuman. No wonder he¡¯s still single. CH 14 The black Maybach was still driving on the street, and the cabin was very quiet, except for the sound of rustling snacks. An Yu searched through the compartment and found two small cakes, tearing open the packaging and devouring them one by one. Two small cakes were not enough to satisfy his craving, so An Yu continued to look through them, and finally looked at the two old-fashioned plum candies in his hand, and he let out a gasp in surprise. ¡°Fei-ge, I didn¡¯t expect you to like to eat this kind of candy. Nostalgic, huh? I couldn¡¯t tell at all!¡± Saying that jokingly, he played with the two candies between his fingertips and casually peeled one open, stuffing it into his mouth. His cheeks puffed out slightly as he chewed. ¡°These are surprisingly tasty. They remind me of the good old days in elementary school when I used to pull the braids of the girl sitting in front of me.¡± Gu Fei glanced at him from the corner of his eye but didn¡¯t say anything. An Yu had always been restless and talkative since he was young. He used to dislike staying with Gu Fei the most, who was like a taciturn person, acting deep and profound at such a young age. trying to appear profound at such a young age. If An Yu got one response for every ten sentences he spoke, he considered it a great favor from Master Gu. People who didn¡¯t know might have thought he was mute. Feeling quite frustrated. Just like now, after a minute of silence, An Yu couldn¡¯t resist moving closer to Gu Fei and spoke with a smile, ¡°Fei-ge, do you know how people outside talk about you?¡± ¡°They all are saying that you are cold-hearted, you can¡¯t do that.¡± While speaking, An Yu glanced at a certain part of Gu Fei inexplicably, ¡°Brother Fei, we¡¯ve known each other for so many years. Why be so reserved? Tell your bro, it makes me happy.¡± This wasn¡¯t just something An Yu made up. This guy next to him was perfect in every way ¨C good family background, handsome appearance, great physique ¨C but he lacked facial expressions. There was hardly any exaggerated expression on his face, and Even laughter is rare, commonly known as facial paralysis. Oh¡­ right, he was also mute.1 Apart from being expressionless and being mute, he didn¡¯t seem to have any other flaws. However, despite being such a perfect man, he had been single for over 20years and never had a partner by his side. When An Yu had his first love in middle school, Gu Fei was single. When An Yu broke up with his first love, Gu Fei was still single. When An Yu was cheated on by his nth partner, Gu Fei was still single. When An Yu loved passionately and eventually saw through the world¡¯s illusions, understanding the true meaning of love, Gu Fei was still single. Cough, well¡­ that¡¯s quite impressive, sticking to one¡¯s original intention all the way. An Yu silently gave him a thumbs up. Gu Fei¡¯s indifferent face, which had remained unchanged for thousands of years, finally cracked, he pursed his lips, his hands holding the steering wheel tightened, and he suddenly parked the car on the side of the road. He said coldly, ¡°Get out of the car.¡± ¡°Come on, bro, I was just joking. Look, you took it seriously. I¡¯m just looking out for you, you know. If you¡¯re sick, you have to be treated, you can¡¯t avoid seeing a doctor¡­¡± An Yu¡¯s voice went on and on, Gu Fei didn¡¯t listen to a word. His gaze remained fixed on a certain spot ahead on the street, and in his deep, calm, and indifferent eyes, a hint of unusual emotion flickered, as if a pebble had dropped into a thousand-year-old well, causing ripples to spread. There was a bench by the roadside for pedestrians to rest, next to a street lamp. A young man was sitting there, dressed in a simple round-neck T-shirt and jeans, with a slim and slender figure and there was a suitcase in front of him. His upper body was slightly leaning forward, with his arms resting on the handle of the suitcase, holding a white steamed bun in his hand. He ate it in small bites while watching the passing vehicles and pedestrians on the street. From Gu Fei¡¯s perspective, the warm yellow light from the street lamp enveloped the young man. His features were somewhat hazy, but that small figure appeared extremely lonely, like a homeless stray cat2, which was lovable. CH 15 Chapter 15 Lin Qingyan didn¡¯t even have enough money in his pocket to find a small hotel to stay in. After wandering around the streets, he couldn¡¯t find a suitable job. Instead, he hadn¡¯t eaten all day and was so hungry that he lost his temper. Looking at the few tens of dollars left in his pocket, he was not willing to buy anything delicious, so he bought two steamed buns that didn¡¯t even have fillings, and sat on the bench by the roadside and began to eat. It only cost two bucks. So miserable. Lin Qingyan hadn¡¯t lived such a difficult life for several years. Although Platinum Entertainment was a black-hearted company that cheated and swindled, the manager was not a good person. But he had still managed to debut, even if he is a sloppy 18th line, the money he earned would have lasted a lifetime, if not for the events that followed. Now it can be said that¡­ he had returned to a time before liberation. But Lin Qingyan¡¯s heart has never been more relaxed. Even though he had nothing now¡ªleft with just a handful of yuan, no place to call home, and stranded on the streets He sat on the street and looked at the bustling city at night, but his thoughts drifted to the sky. While eating dry steamed buns, he thought about what happened in his previous life. He was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn¡¯t even blink his eyes. His eyes unconsciously showed a little pain and loneliness. With a steamed bun in his mouth, he didn¡¯t move for a long time, like a rabbit lost in thought. Thus, when someone approached him, he didn¡¯t notice it. When he got closer, Gu Fei could finally see the young man¡¯s appearance clearly. He was a very handsome boy, fair and clean,much like Gu Fei had anticipated, but at this time his delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and his round, clear eyes seemed somewhat vacant. The child was in a daze, probably thinking of something unpleasant, his mouth was slightly open, and the appearance of biting a steamed bun was a little funny. The corner of the man¡¯s lips curved slightly, revealing a subtle arc that seemed like a smile, but that very shallow smile disappeared without a trace after An Yu¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Brother Fei, didn¡¯t you want me to leave? Why did you get out of the car by yourself? Hey? Why are you staring at the kid like a pervert?¡± An Yu walked up, hooking his hand around Gu Fei¡¯s shoulder and following his gaze forward. The hand that landed on his shoulder was quickly shrugged off. Gu Fei has always disliked physical contact with people. An Yu¡¯s loud voice woke up Lin Qingyan who was in deep thought, he looked over to find two tall and well-dressed men standing about three steps away from him. Those two pairs of eyes were looking in his direction. . One pair of eyes was full of doubts and scrutiny, while the other pair of eyes was as calm as water. Six eyes met. ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­. Lin Qingyan blinked in confusion, his beautiful mouth opened slightly, and most of the steamed bun he was biting fell to the ground and rolled around twice. Great, his only dinner was now lost. Lin Qingyan looked at the dirty steamed buns on the ground in annoyance, and his already slightly furrowed brow tightened further, showing a painful expression, as if what fell was not steamed buns, but expensive delicacies from mountains and seas. An Yu was rather gloating, ¡°Brother Fei, I told you to not stare at people, and now you scared the poor kid into dropping his b¨¡ozi¡± after he said this, and he forgot that he was also staring at him too. Also, that was not b¨¡ozi, it was a steamed bun. Gu Fei ignored him, and took two steps forward, only one step away from the young man, he bent his knees and squatted down. The well-fitted shirt and pants outlining his muscular and well-proportioned body. With his knees bent, he gracefully picked up steamed buns that had fallen to the ground. ¡°Dirty, can¡¯t eat this.¡± Its been a very long week ~~ CH 16 Chapter 16 An Yu was utterly stunned. He didn¡¯t move forward, and instead, he took shaky steps backward, staring in disbelief at the unfolding scene, Gu Fei actually took the initiative to strike up a conversation with someone! This is more spectacular than an old pig climbing up a tree.1I really cannot imagine! Lin Qingyan was also a little stunned, because he heard the man¡¯s voice, which was gentle, low and magnetic, and combined with the voice in his memory. If there was any difference, it was that the voice now sounded somewhat younger. Although his hearing had been deteriorating when the man came to see him in his previous life, he could still hear some vague voices, which could only be heard if he spoke close to his ear. Back then, he rarely heard the man speak. Occasionally, the man would lean down and whisper a word or two in his ear. Lin Qingyan still remembered the feeling at that time. The man¡¯s breath was warm as he spoke, making his ear tingle and grow warm. A faint, cool scent of cedar and snow seemed to linger in his nostrils, the familiar scent that always surrounded the man. Lost in thought again? The young man in front of him was staring in his direction, still holding the dirty bun he had picked up from the ground. Gu Fei waved his other hand in front of the young man¡¯s eyes and said, ¡°You are in a daze.¡± Lin Qingyan snapped back to reality, and met the man¡¯s deep and beautiful eyes, which were covered with calmness and indifference, and also carried a trace of unpredictable emotion that was hard to discern. He was a little embarrassed about being caught staring at a stranger, a faint blush crept onto his fair ears. He fumbled, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t hear what you said just now.¡± Gu Fei¡¯s gaze subtly shifted away from the young man¡¯s slightly flushed ears. He lifted the bun in his hand and said in a flat tone: ¡°This one is dirty.¡± Lin Qingyan said: ¡°Then¡­ should I not eat it?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Gu Fei turned around and threw the steamed bun into the trash can nearby, and sat down next to Lin Qingyan. The bench was big enough for two people, with a distance of ten centimeters between them. An Yu, who was standing by the side, raised his hand to close his shocked jaw, and then quietly approached them. It was the first time for the famous ¡°Young Master Gu¡± to strike up a conversation with someone with that cold face, and he wanted to observe. However, before he could take even half a step closer, Gu Fei suddenly turned his gaze in his direction, with murderous intent hidden in his cold eyes, An Yu immediately stopped in fear, and gave him a harmless grin. You continue, you continue, I¡¯ll just watch without disturbing you! Isn¡¯t this more entertaining than watching a pig climbing a tree? Glancing sideways, Lin Qingyan took a quick look. The man¡¯s profile was just as handsome as his full face, with superior lines that resembled a carefully crafted painting, each inch incredibly perfect. But there was something missing. He couldn¡¯t quite put his finger on it. Looking closer, he felt a sense of familiarity. Has he seen this person before? Or was he just unable to figure it out?2yes, there is more drama! oops spoilers ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­. Suddenly realizing that he was staring at the person again, he quickly looked away, not knowing why this person suddenly approached him. It wasn¡¯t exactly like striking up a conversation, given that no one in their right mind would approach someone with such an expressionless and calm face, unless there is something wrong with their brain. But he didn¡¯t feel disgusted, maybe because the voice of this person was very similar to the voice in his memory, and hoped the person would come a bit closer so he could catch a familiar scent. Lin Qingyan was full of thoughts, and when he was hesitating how to speak, the familiar voice sounded again, ¡°You don¡¯t have a place to live?¡± Though it was an interrogative sentence,it seemed more like a statement. The deep, magnetic voice remained as steady as an unchanging electrocardiogram, without any ups and downs. Thank you ! Jean for coffee!! as you said fighting~ CH 17 Chapter 17 Gu Fei has lived for more than 20 years, and the number of times he took the initiative to initiate a conversation with someone is very small. The renowned Young Master Gu had always been the subject of flattery and fawning. Lin Qingyan was unaware of all this, but felt that this man was a little strange. If it were someone else, he would have left long ago, but this man gave him a different feeling. Just based on his demeanor, appearance, and attire, it was clear he wasn¡¯t an ordinary individual. More importantly, Lin Qingyan suspected that he might be the man who took care of him in his previous life. He couldn¡¯t tell just by his voice, and he had to find more evidence to prove it. If it¡¯s really him, it¡¯s all the better. Originally, he had expected to spend a lot of time searching, but the current situation was like a pie falling from the sky. Lin Qingyan¡¯s heart was already excited, a little villain inside him was cheering, yet on the surface, he maintained the appearance of being lost in thought. This was the third time he was in a daze in just a few minutes. Gu Fei thought that his intentional approach might have frightened the young man. After all, the child looked as timid as a rabbit. After thinking about it, he slowed down his tone this time, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯m not Bad guy.¡± Don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯m not a bad guy¡­ A strange emotion flashed in the boy¡¯s eyes, mixing with the voice from his memory. He will never forget that when a man found him in his previous life, the first sentence he told was this. The guess in my heart is a little closer to the answer. Lin Qingyan was happy in his heart, and his beautiful face couldn¡¯t help overflowing with a happy arc. He looked at the man next to him, his eyes bent slightly, ¡°I know.¡± You are not a bad person1YanYan he is a wolf Under the warm yellow street lamps, the young man¡¯s eyes seemed to be twinkling with stars, and the curve of his lips was slightly raised, which was very attractive. Gu Fei stared at him without looking away. Until the sound of ¡°Gulu Gulu¡±2(rumbling ) (rumbling ) (rumbling ) came, Gu Fei¡¯s gaze shifted downward to Lin Qingyan¡¯s stomach. Immediately, Lin Qingyan awkwardly covered his belly, his fair cheeks tinted with a faint blush, his round eyes revealing a touch of helplessness. His rebellious stomach, why did it happen to lose its temper at this time3growl ¡°Haven¡¯t eaten?¡± A rare smile flashed in the man¡¯s eyes, it was too fast to catch, and then he said, ¡°It happens that we are going out to eat, why don¡¯t we go together?¡± After a pause, he added: ¡°As compensation for your bun.¡± While speaking, he glanced in An Yu¡¯s direction. Lin Qingyan followed Gu Fei¡¯s line of sight, only to remember that there was another person, who was lazily standing beside him with his arms folded, waving at him and grinning playfully. Lin Qingyan was slightly startled, and smiled at him unnaturally. The sight of this person felt familiar too, but before he could recall, the man beside him stood up. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Lin Qingyan looked up at Gu Fei once again, blinking in confusion. ¡°Where are we going?¡± Gu Fei mentioned having a meal and, without waiting for the young man¡¯s response, took his suitcase and walked towards a parked Maybach on the side of the road. He opened the trunk, bent down to place the suitcase inside, and then closed it. Lin Qingyan: ¡°¡­¡± He still hasn¡¯t even agreed yet. However, when Gu Fei opened the passenger door, Lin Qingyan obediently got into the car. He had to figure out whether this man was who he thought he was. Since it was brought right to his doorstep, he naturally wouldn¡¯t miss this chance. He didn¡¯t even know the man¡¯s name, yet he foolishly got into his car like this, which would have been impossible in the past. In this situation¡­¡­¡­¡­. An Yu, who was still standing there, was nearly speechless. Could it be that this master had actually succeeded in striking up a conversation?! Seeing that Gu Fei was about to get in the car, afraid of being left behind, An Yu hurriedly dashed over and took a seat in the back. ¡°Fei Ge, where are we headed?¡± Without turning his head, he said in a low voice, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you were hungry just now? I¡¯ll take you to eat.¡± An Yu: ¡°¡­¡± Heh¡­ that¡¯s not exactly how it was said earlier. Coffee~ really help > CH 18 Chapter 18 Sitting in the car, Lin Qingyan felt like he had entered a different world. He was a little cautious, his pale lips slightly tense. While his gaze was fixed on the flow of traffic ahead, his eyes were wandering in confusion. Until his gaze fell upon the man in the driver¡¯s seat, his lips twitched into a faint smile, but in the next moment, his expression reverted to its usual calm state. He began to doubt if he had imagined things. Gu Fei reminded: ¡°Seat belt.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Lin Qingyan didn¡¯t react for a while. The man didn¡¯t speak any more, and leaned over and reached across, lifting the seat belt beside the young man. He lowered his gaze slightly and buckled the seat belt neatly. The two were very close, from Lin Qingyan¡¯s perspective, he could see the man¡¯s finely chiseled profile up close. He could even catch a whiff of the man¡¯s scent, clean and fresh, devoid of the familiar aroma of wood and cedar that he remembered. In the next second, the man finished fastening the seat belt and leaned back Lin Qingyan was a little disappointed, he lowered his eyes slightly. But this loss only lasted for two seconds. He looked at the words plum sugar that suddenly appeared in front of him, and looked at the man holding the candy with some surprise. The man said, ¡°Would you like some candy?¡± This plum candy, with its simple packaging, looked exactly like it was in his memory. Lin Qingyan¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he hesitated for a moment before nodding and taking the candy from the man¡¯s hand. ¡°Thank you.¡± His fingertips brushed across the warm palm, leaving a lingering warmth. Gu Fei retracted his hand and curled his fingers at the same time, that had been touched by the young man. Then, he nonchalantly gripped the steering wheel and started the car, slowly moving forward. Lin Qingyan stared at the candy for a while, then opened the package and stuffed the crystal-colored plum candy into his mouth. The tip of his tongue was covered with sugar meat, and the sweet and sour taste spread in his mouth. While eating the candy, he secretly looked at the man beside him who was concentrating on driving from the corner of his eye, tracing the appearance of the man inch by inch in his heart. Just like when he was dying in his previous life, he carefully touched every inch of skin on the man¡¯s face, imagining what he looked like, hoping that he could find him in his next life. Now that the illusory imagination has become three-dimensional, Lin Qingyan thought that the appearance of a man should be the same as the person in front of him. He hadn¡¯t detected the familiar scent on the man earlier, which made sense upon closer consideration. After all, in his previous life, he met the man five years later, and the man might not have been wearing that particular cologne yet five years prior. As for plum candy¡­ Few people eat this kind of candy now, at least Lin Qingyan has not met a single person who eats this kind of candy in these years, except for himself, and that man is the only one. As his conjecture in heart was further confirmed, and the corner of his mouth could not help but curl up slightly. Just when he was happy, he suddenly heard a slight movement from behind. Turning his head, he saw the young man who had gotten into the car earlier, now sitting quite casually in his seat. The young man had opened the candy wrapper and tossed the plum candy into his mouth, chewing vigorously with a satisfying crunch. Lin Qingyan: ¡°¡­¡± Why is nostalgia and retro style popular now? An Yu finished the candy in two or three bites, and then suppressed the urge to scream, what did he see just now! that was mass update I guess!~~~ do remember to support me on ~~ CH 20 the warm boiled water that was knocked down dripped onto the floor along the table, lin qingyan quickly apologized and fumbled for tissues to clean up the mess, his downcast eyes concealed his panic. he forced a smile, ¡°i¡¯m sorry, i was too careless.¡± just as he finished speaking, a slender and strong hand appeared before him, lifting the glass from the table. ¡°it¡¯s alright, let me help.¡± the clear and magnetic voice was gentle, like a touch of magic power, which calmed lin qingyan¡¯s inner anxiety. lin qingyan quietly watched gu fei tidied up the table in an orderly manner. on the other side, an yu still held his phone, looking somewhat dazed. he had just taken a photo of this young man, why was he so frightened? more frightened than a rabbit? ¡°yanyan, are you okay?¡± an yu¡¯s reaction was quite exaggerated, he leaned over and held the young man¡¯s shoulder and looked at him nervously,vexed:¡°you see, we look alike. i just wanted to take a picture of you and show it to my parents, ask them if they have a lost son wandering around.¡± ¡°i¡¯m fine.¡± lin qingyan¡¯s mood had returned to normal, and he explained with a smile: ¡°i just don¡¯t like taking pictures very much. the sudden sound caught me off guard, that¡¯s all.¡± ¡°oh¡­ that¡¯s good, that¡¯s good.¡± gu fei looked at them in silence, thoughtfully.. gu fei spoke, ¡°an yu, delete the photo.¡± ¡°oh¡­¡± since lin qingyan had already mentioned his dislike for taking photos, an yu obediently deleted the photos he took, tsk¡­ this kid is really photogenic. the waiter arrived to serve the dishes, and this little episode quickly passed. in the evening, gu fei ordered some light dishes. of course, there were no spicy rabbit heads or pig brains. an yu didn¡¯t dare to have any opinions, for fear that he would be kicked out by gu fei if he said a word. an yu warmly greeted the lin qingyan, ¡°yanyan, eat more, you look so thin, like you don¡¯t have much meat on you, the food here is the best in nancheng, don¡¯t be polite to brother yu.¡± his hearty tone made it sound like he was the one treating. ¡°here, have this big chicken leg!¡± ¡°well, thank you brother yu.¡± gu fei: ¡°¡­¡± lin qingyan hadn¡¯t eaten anything all day, so he was really hungry. initially, he felt a bit reserved and cautious but after tasting the first bite, he couldn¡¯t stop himself. even his beautiful eyes lit up. the food at xiuzhen restaurant was indeed as good as its reputation. they are all ordinary dishes, but they taste much better than other places. it seemed that the higher price was justified . unlike an yu¡¯s bold eating style, lin qingyan ate with elegance. he lowered his head, his long eyelashes slightly lowered, and his cheeks puffed up a little, resembling a focused little hamster as he ate. after eating delicious food, there will be a satisfied smile on his pretty face. just eat the food you like and you will be satisfied. gu fei, who had been silently observing lin qingyan the whole time without eating much, averted his eyes without a trace, picked up a piece of meaty chicken wing with his serving chopsticks and put it into lin qingyan¡¯s bowl. there are so many dishes on the table, the boy picked up that plate of chicken the most. gu fei: ¡°eat.¡± lin qingyan was overwhelmed by the flattery, hurriedly nodded to saying thank you, and began to gnaw on the chicken wings. when someone with that expressionless, cold face serves you food and considerately feeds you, you wouldn¡¯t dare not eat, either lin qingyan ate with great relish. gu fei was extremely satisfied. second young master an, who was completely ignored, watched with amazement. tonight, he truly gained some insights. he thought he would brag to his elder brother about it all night once he got back. an yu cleared his throat, ¡°brother fei, i want to eat chicken wings too.¡± gu fei glanced at him like a fool, ¡°no hands?¡± ¡°¡­¡± the corner of an yu¡¯s mouth twitched, he couldn¡¯t believe how shameless gu fei was in applying double standards so openly, but it doesn¡¯t matter. his biggest advantage is his thick skin. ¡°i want to eat the ones brother fei feeds me.¡± lin qingyan almost choked on the food he was eating. young master an¡¯s greatest hobby is playing with pretentiousness. gu fei, who had long been immune to this, remained as composed as ever. his jawline tightened slightly as he picked up a piece of chicken wing and placed it in an yu¡¯s bowl, almost squeezing out the word ¡°eat¡± between his teeth. an yu looked at the chicken wings in his the bowl, his words of gratitude stuck in his throat. he hurtfully covered his chest¡ªit was chicken wings, indeed, but it was the hardest part to nibble on, the area around the elbow1is it that hard to eat elbow part in chicken wings? ¡°¡­¡± after all, he had ultimately misunderstood. second young master an finally understood the meaning of ¡°inviting humiliation upon oneself.¡± with tears in his eyes, he started gnawing on the chicken wing¡¯s elbow. on the other side, gu ye, who had experienced the fun, began to pick up vegetables for lin qingyan again, and started the feeding mode. after finally eating the chicken wings, there was another piece of fish meat in his eyes, not just any fish, but a boneless and tender fish belly. lin qingyan raised his eyes and looked at the man who picked up the vegetables. gu fei: ¡°eat.¡± lin qingyan:¡°¡­thank you.¡± the following scene depicted lin qingyan earnestly eating, while gu fei silently watched him. as soon as a dish was finished, another one would be added to the bowl, and this repeated several times. ¡­.. lin qingyan had bitterness in his heart that he couldn¡¯t put into words, so he could only eat with a stiff expression. not knowing if he had gauged it correctly, when his stomach was only half full, gu fei finally stopped feeding him. throughout the entire meal, gu ye hadn¡¯t taken a single bite, yet he felt extremely satisfied. he poured another cup of lukewarm water and handed it to lin qingyan, giving a warm reminder, ¡°don¡¯t eat too much at night, or you¡¯ll feel stuffed.¡± ¡°no, i¡¯m almost exhausted, i need to use the restroom first!¡± an yu, who had eaten to the point of discomfort, held his stomach and hurried to the bathroom. lin qingyan couldn¡¯t help smiling, and started to drink water with both hands holding the water glass. from the corner of his eye, the man was looking down at the phone, typing on the screen keyboard with his slender fingers, as if he was sending a message to someone. lin qingyan was a little dazed, until the man put down his phone, he quickly averted his gaze, feeling guilty as if he had been caught stealing, and took a difficult sip of water, swallowing hard. there seemed to be a very light laughter in his ears, lin qingyan subconsciously looked at gu fei, only to find the same expressionless face, he suspected that he had heard it wrong. ¡°let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°huh? where are you going?¡± ¡°home.¡± after gu fei finished speaking, he got up and walked outside with his long legs. his steps were a little slow until the young man behind him caught up and he held his breath and said, ¡°mr. gu, thank you for the meal. are you heading home? my luggage is still in your car, and i need to get it¡­¡± before he could finish speaking, the man in front of him suddenly stopped. lin qingyan, who hadn¡¯t reacted, bumped directly into his strong back, and added dully: ¡°¡­the suitcase.¡± ¡°no need¡± gu fei turned around. his height of 188 centimeters towered over lin qingyan¡¯s 178, so he slightly bent down, meeting the young man¡¯s somewhat confused eyes. ¡°lin qingyan, come home with me.¡± t/n >> hello, everyone i hope you enjoyed the story>< if you are feeling generous, please buy me a coffee, share/comment on my translated work! i would love to hear from you ~~ CH 21 lin qingyan stared blankly at the eyes that were very close to him. the man¡¯s eyes were quite attractive, with a narrow and elongated shape, a fan-shaped double eyelid that was narrow on the inside and wider on the outside, complemented by high eyebrow bones, giving him a very charismatic and deep look. when he looked at someone seriously, he appeared particularly affectionate. such as now. lin qingyan felt his heart skip a beat and quickly averted his gaze, lowering his eyes and pretending to be calm as he said, ¡°mr. gu, i can find a place to stay on myself¡­ i don¡¯t want to trouble you.¡± gu fei looked at the slender, trembling eyelashes of the young man for a few seconds, then, after a slight pause, said it was no trouble, ¡°it¡¯s not too early, come back with me first, and then make plans tomorrow.¡± after a pause, he said in an inquiring tone: ¡°okay?¡± master gu is only accustomed to giving orders to others, he rarely speaks to people in such a negotiating tone lin qingyan finally nodded hesitantly. there was no way he could refuse the man who spoke to him in such a manner. if he stayed at gu fei¡¯s place, he would have more opportunities to confirm his identity. he subconsciously believed that this man would not hurt him. in addition, he was really poor and didn¡¯t even have a hundred yuan in his pocket. if he didn¡¯t go with gu fei, he would truly be left homeless. so, it was the best choice. the two of them walked outside side by side. as they walked, lin qingyan suddenly felt like he had forgotten something and abruptly stopped in his tracks, ¡°by the way, mr. gu, brother yu is still in the bathroom. shouldn¡¯t we wait for him?¡± hearing this, the man pursed his lips, seeming a little displeased. the young man knew him and an yu at the same time addressing an yu affectionately as ¡°brother yu¡± and using a more polite ¡°mr. gu¡± for him. what went wrong? ¡°an yu isn¡¯t coming with us.¡±¡±oh¡­ i see.¡± lin qingyan was still a little hesitant, so gu fei directly grabbed his wrist and led the person outside. the skin under his touch was soft and delicate, causing him to grip it a little tighter. lin qingyan¡¯s mind went blank for a moment, as he stared at his wrist being held by the man, feeling the warmth of his palm, which turned his earlobes pink. he quickly put an yu¡¯s matter behind him. on the other side, the forgotten an yu came out of the bathroom excitedly and stood in the empty box, looking around blankly, ¡°that¡¯s weird, where have everyone gone, brother fei? yan yan?¡± just then, his phone, which was in his pocket, vibrated twice. he took out his phone to check and found that gu fei had sent him two wechat messages. one was a 200 rmb red envelope, and the other was a message: ¡°we¡¯re leaving first. take a taxi home.¡± an yu:???! damn, you don¡¯t have to play like this! and two hundred yuan. why is mr. gu so stingy. sitting in the passenger seat, lin qingyan watched gu fei¡¯s cell phone vibrate non-stop, and a series of voice messages popped up, all of which were sent by an yu. but gu fei just glanced at it, then calmly turned off the phone screen, started the car and drove slowly blending into the traffic in the night. the car was very quiet, and neither of them spoke. gu fei was naturally a reserved and quiet person, and lin qingyan had a calm and introverted personality and was slow to warm up to others. lin qingyan has been a very well-behaved child since he was a child. in the past, relatives at home praised him for being well-behaved and sensible, but everyone preferred his lively and naughty younger brother. it seemed like he had never been particularly likable. although the air in the car was very quiet, lin qingyan didn¡¯t feel awkward, and there was an inexplicable harmony between the two. suddenly, the man¡¯s voice sounded in his ears. ¡°are you afraid of the sound of the shutter?¡± although he asked a question, the man¡¯s calm tone conveyed that he was sure, ¡°in other words, you are afraid of taking pictures, right?¡± he glanced at the young man beside him with gentle eyes. when an yu was taking photos just now, gu fei observed all of the young man¡¯s reactions. subconscious reactions are the most genuine. after hearing the shutter sound, the young man¡¯s eyes were filled with panic and fear. it was definitely not as simple as not liking to be photographed. lin qingyan was surprised by the man¡¯s observation. he had clearly explained it, but he was still seen through. however, he couldn¡¯t admit it. it was a squeal (past trauma)from his past life. if he admitted it, he wouldn¡¯t be able to explain. who would be afraid of these things for no reason at all? ¡°it¡¯s nothing. i really just don¡¯t like taking photos since i was a child,¡± the young man¡¯s tone and expression were very natural. when he was a star, he had filmed several movies and studied acting seriously, so his acting skills are still the same. it¡¯s just that those were too busy criticizing him and ignored his acting skills. no matter how hard he works, would still be ridiculed as a decorative vase, and just for having a good-looking face. gu fei didn¡¯t know whether to believe it or not, and his expression remained unchanged. however, he didn¡¯t dwell on this issue and changed the topic: ¡°it¡¯ll be about half an hour before we arrive. you can take a nap if you¡¯d like.¡± ¡°okay.¡± lin qingyan closed his eyes and leaned against the back of the seat, his posture relaxed, but he had many things hidden in his heart, and his head was filled with many thoughts, so he didn¡¯t feel sleepy. gu fei glanced at the young man¡¯s face before switching on the car¡¯s music. the english songs that filled the car had a soothing rhythm, inducing a sense of relaxation both physically and mentally, almost like a hypnotic effect. coupled with the fact that the man drove the car smoothly, lin qingyan gradually became sleepy and fell asleep without realizing it, with his head gently tilted to the side, resting near the car door. looking at it from gu fei¡¯s angle, one can see the boy¡¯s soft and delicate side face. he is quiet and well-behaved when he is asleep. the youthfulness and innocence that have not faded away. the man looked back and continued driving without changing his expression, but his hands on the steering wheel tightened slightly, revealing the unrest in his heart at this time. the black maybach passed through the busy streets, gradually drove into the quiet high-end villa area, and finally stopped in front of the front yard gate of a single-family villa. the wide and heavy iron door opened, and the car slowly drove in. gu fei turned off the engine, and the young man in the passenger seat was still asleep, breathing lightly. gu fei gazed at him intently, involuntarily reaching out and gently moving closer to the young man¡¯s cheek. at this moment, the boy¡¯s eyelashes trembled twice, and then he opened his eyes, looking at the surrounding environment with some confusion, ¡°mr. gu, have we arrived?¡± he asked, turning his gaze towards gu fei. ¡± yes, let¡¯s get out of the car.¡± gu fei got out of the car first and took out the suitcase from the trunk. lin qingyan stayed in the car for half a minute, waiting for his mind to clear up before getting out of the car. lin qingyan subconsciously looked at the surrounding environment. although it was late at night, it was still brightly lit. the place where he was standing now should be the front yard of the villa, which is very large. behind is the villa, um¡­ it¡¯s still very big. although he hasn¡¯t entered yet, it is already very beautiful just by looking at it. CH 22 after getting a second chance, lin qingyan felt that he was still very new to the world. he followed gu fei into the villa, and couldn¡¯t help but look at this huge house curiously. the overall design was in shades of gray and white, with a european style. every detail of the decoration was exquisite and elegant, but it lacked the traces of daily life. while it was beautiful, it also seemed somewhat cold. he glanced at the man walking ahead of him and felt that the house was just like its owner, exuding an air of aloofness that kept people at a distance. just then, footsteps could be heard coming from upstairs, and a man dressed in a black suit descended the spiral staircase. he appeared to be in his forties, mature and refined, tall and well-proportioned, and dressed neatly. he even wore white gloves. he is a very attractive middle-aged uncle. just when lin qingyan was about to look away, the uncle seemed to notice that someone was looking at him, and suddenly looked at lin qingyan with a hint of scrutiny and inquiry. lin qingyan smiled politely at him. the middle-aged man calmly nodded at him and quickly averted his gaze. he didn¡¯t seem too surprised by the sudden appearance of a stranger in the house. when mr. gu had asked him to prepare a guest room next to the master bedroom earlier, he had already suspected something. shen yuting walked up to gu fei, lowered his head slightly, and spoke in a calm and respectful tone: ¡°master gu, i have just tidied up the guest room as you ordered.¡± ¡°well, thank you for your hard work.¡± after gu fei finished speaking he gestured to the young man standing behind him. lin qingyan obediently walked over to his side, ¡°this is uncle shen1(butler shen), the housekeeper. if you have anything to do in the future, you can contact him.¡± lin qingyan nodded and politely greeted butler shen. he hadn¡¯t expected the butler here to be so distinguished, mature, and well-built, the kind who can make their debut on the spot. some fans indeed liked handsome butlers like this. gu fei then briefly introduced lin qingyan to shen yuting, only mentioning his name. ¡± uncle shen, he will be staying here from now on. treat him the way you usually treat me.¡± lin qingyan: ¡°¡­¡± didn¡¯t he say it was just for one night? how did it suddenly turn into staying here from now on? lin qingyan was thinking about these matter but didn¡¯t see someone watching him quietly. after a few seconds, shen yuting withdrew his gaze and hid the strange emotion that appeared in his eyes mr. gu rarely brought anyone home, and he had never shown such importance to anyone before. this young man looks nice and well-behaved. however, the people around gu fei are usually beautiful and well-mannered, and no one has ever caught mr. gu¡¯s attention. shen yuting is a smart man. he can tell that this young man named lin is different. master gu not only lets him stay in the room next to the master bedroom but also treats him with great respect. shen yuting didn¡¯t know what made this kid special. if there is anything special about him, it was his clean temperament, his clear gaze. even if the clothes he is wearing are cheap and ordinary, they cannot hide this temperament. after being in the gu family for so many years, shen yuting knew very well that he could not interfere with his master¡¯s private affairs. since master gu ordered him to do so, he would naturally follow them. he secretly put away his doubts and faced the delicate and beautiful young man in front of him with the same respectful attitude ¡°master lin, just tell me if you need anything in the future.¡± lin qingyan was flattered, he had never experienced such a scene before, ¡°uncle shen, you don¡¯t have to be so polite¡­¡± gu fei said, ¡°uncle shen, it¡¯s getting late. you should go and rest first.¡± ¡°yes, then master gu and master lin should get some rest too. goodnight.¡± after the housekeeper left, gu fei held the suitcase in one hand and naturally took the young man¡¯s wrist with his other hand. he guided him upstairs, stating matter-of-factly, ¡°i¡¯ll show you to your room.¡± lin qingyan still couldn¡¯t face it with a calm mind. if the man looked back at this moment, he could see the young man¡¯s thin lips pursed nervously, and the tips of his fair ears were slightly red. the villa had many rooms, but most of them are unoccupied, and the servants will clean them every once in a while, so they are still kept very clean. especially the room next to gu fei¡¯s bedroom, the room next to gu fei¡¯s bedroom was especially well-maintained. the housekeeper had just finished cleaning it, making it cleaner and neater than a hotel guest room. it was quite spacious and included a private bathroom and walk-in closet. essential items like towels, toothbrushes, and other daily necessities were already prepared in the bathroom, while the walk-in closet eagerly awaited its new owner to fill it up. gu fei led lin qingyan around inside. it was already past eleven o¡¯clock at night. gu fei looked at the time and didn¡¯t say much. ¡°it¡¯s late. freshen up and get some rest. if you need anything, you can come to the room next door.¡± lin qingyan nodded obediently and bowed to the man awkwardly to thank him. his black, shiny eyes were brimming with sincerity as he said, ¡°mr. gu, i appreciate your hospitality tonight. i was at a loss and didn¡¯t know where to go.¡± facing the young man¡¯s sincere and solemn thanks, gu fei was stunned. he didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment. he paused for two seconds and then said: ¡°it¡¯s a little effort, you¡¯re welcome.¡± his tone was a bit stiff. after that, he turned to leave the room but had only taken a few steps when he stopped abruptly. he turned back to look at the young man behind him, seemingly casually saying, ¡°you don¡¯t have to call me mr. gu. just call me brother fei.¡± before lin qingyan could react, the figure of the man had disappeared, and he also closed the door by the way. ¡°brother fei¡­¡± he whispered these two words softly, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly as he offered a sweet smile, reminiscent of a child who had just sneaked some candy. everything that had occurred today felt like a dream. reborn five years ago, refused to sign with platinum entertainment, met the man who might have taken care of him in the previous life, and went home with the man¡­ it was as if god had really favored him. on the other side, gu fei returned to his bedroom. he didn¡¯t do anything but stood leaning against the door with his hands in his pockets for a few minutes. it was unclear what he was thinking, and his emotions were impossible to discern from his calm eyes. after a moment, he raised a hand to casually run his fingers through his hair, unbuttoning the top two buttons of his shirt, revealing a hint of his sexy collarbone. it was as if he had shed his usual formal and serious demeanor, adding a touch of casual and lazy charm. gu fei walked to the closet, bent down to open a drawer, and took out a digital camera. the camera looked a bit old but was well-maintained. he turned on the camera and looked at the photos inside, with the two protagonists being a fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth and an eight or nine-year-old boy. ¡°little liar.¡± t/n ¨C in the translation i have mentioned as master/mr . gu generally that¡¯s what they call him even mister soo let me know okay! i will change it according to reader comfort!??(??? ???????-??????? ???)?? happy reading and sorry for the late update ! you can follow my latest updates in kofi CH 23 lin qingyan opened his suitcase, and about half of the space was filled with books. there were a few sets of clothes and not much else. when he had packed, he had thrown away anything he wouldn¡¯t need. the suitcase wasn¡¯t too big, but it had felt heavy when he carried it. the weight came from the books he had brought. he wondered how gu fei had effortlessly carried it up so many flights of stairs earlier. he had noticed that gu fei had a slender and well-proportioned physique rather than a muscular build. his tall and graceful figure was pleasing to the eye, and lin qingyan could sense the well-balanced muscles even through his clothes. it was clear that gu fei was fit and had explosive strength. ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­ lin qingyan was stunned when he realized what he was thinking. he quickly shook his head to get rid of the mess in his mind, silently feeling ashamed of his thoughts in his heart.he took out the changed clothes and walked quickly to the bathroom. the bathroom was very large, and there was a bathtub against the wall that was large enough for two adults lin qingyan didn¡¯t have the mood to soak in the tub; he simply took a quick shower. the sound of rushing water filled the bathroom as he stood there, his slim and fair body hidden in the misty space. the contours of his body still retained a hint of youthful innocence. in the master bedroom on the other side, the same sound of running water also sounded. the bathroom door was closed tightly. the man stood under the shower head, his eyes closed as he washed his face. his fine hair was casually pushed back, and he had a perfectly handsome face that exuded maturity and charisma. warm water droplets flowed down his superior jawline, passing his sexy adam¡¯s apple and collarbone. his healthy, lightly tanned skin revealed well-defined muscular lines and an eight-pack that was full of explosive power¡­ lin qingyan¡¯s guess was correct; gu fei was the type who appeared slim in clothes but had a well-defined physique when undressed. the man¡¯s hair is very short, and he just blows it with a hair dryer for a few times. normally, after these routines, gu fei would lie down and rest. however, this time, he stood silently for a moment, seemingly lost in thought. after a while, he put down the hairdryer, turned, and opened the door, heading out. a few more minutes passed, and gu fei returned from the kitchen downstairs, carrying a cup of hot milk in his hand. he stood in front of lin qingyan¡¯s door, his lips slightly pursed, and tapped on the door with his long, slender fingers. ¡°mr. gu?¡± when lin qingyan opened the door, he hesitated for a moment, his gaze involuntarily lingering on gu fei¡¯s face for a couple of seconds before he felt uncomfortable and lowered his eyes slightly. his gaze landed on gu fei¡¯s partially exposed chest. ¡°ahem¡­ do you need something?¡±gu fei had already prepared an excuse for himself, ¡°drink a cup of hot milk, you can sleep better.¡± with that, he extended the milk-filled glass towards lin qingyan, indicating that he should take it. there was a hint of surprise in lin qingyan¡¯s eyes, but after a brief hesitation, he reached out and took the glass of milk. he thanked gu fei politely and sincerely. the place he touched in his palm was warm, and his heart was also warm. he didn¡¯t know why gu fei was so nice to him. but he appreciated these small gestures because genuine kindness, because there were very few people in the world who were really nice to him. from gu fei¡¯s perspective, all he saw was the young man holding the glass with both hands, his eyes slightly lowered, his long and dark eyelashes trembling softly. he looked well-behaved and docile. the boy seems to have just taken a shower, and the weather in nancheng is still quite warm. he was wearing loose black shorts that reached just above his knees and a white sleeveless undershirt on top. his long and slender legs and skinny arms were exposed to the air. it was a clean and refreshing outfit, suitable for his age.gu fei thought that the young man¡¯s skin looked even smoother and fairer than the milk he was holding. lin qingyan was a slim figure, and the oversized undershirt draped loosely over him. gu fei¡¯s gaze inadvertently swept over the generous neckline and caught a glimpse of something hidden inside. ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­the man looked away calmly, shifted his gaze away and looked at lin qingyan¡¯s left arm. he furrowed his brows slightly and inquired, ¡°what happened to your arm?¡± ¡°what?¡± lin qingyan followed gu fei¡¯s gaze to his arm and realized that there were a few faint bruises there, about the size of a thumbprint. they appeared to be the result of someone gripping his arm. he quickly remembered. earlier in the afternoon, when he had refused to sign the contract with liheng, he had chased after him in anger and had forcefully grabbed his arm. this is probably what caused these bruises. he felt no pain, and of course he couldn¡¯t notice it. what¡¯s more, it was just a minor injury. lin qingyan didn¡¯t take it seriously. he smiled nonchalantly and said, ¡°i probably bumped into something without noticing. it¡¯s nothing to worry about. it¡¯ll be gone in a few days.¡± gu fei was silent for a few seconds before he said, ¡°wait here.¡± he then turned and left. after a few minutes, he returned with an ice pack. lin qingyan held the cup in both hands and stood obediently at the door waiting for him. however, less than half of the milk in the cup had been consumed. gu fei had never seen such an obedient person. ¡°go inside and sit down, i¡¯ll give you an ice compress.¡± ¡°mr. gu, this is too much trouble for you. i don¡¯t feel any pain at all. i really don¡¯t need to¡­¡± ¡°sit down.¡± the man¡¯s calm tone was full of force that could not be refuted. after all lin qingyan didn¡¯t want to upset gu fei, so he complied and sat on the sofa in his room. gu fei took a seat beside him, gently applying the ice pack to lin qingyan¡¯s arm. he didn¡¯t want to see any scars on the young man¡¯s fair skin. as he applied the ice pack, lin qingyan looked at gu fei¡¯s profile, which was filled with concentration. he couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°mr. gu, you¡¯re truly a good person.¡± gu fei pursed his lips and didn¡¯t respond. he neither agreed nor disagreed. he wasn¡¯t a good person to everyone. time passed quietly, and the two sat close to each other. gu fei noticed that there were two small holes in lin qingyan¡¯s undershirt, indicating that he had been wearing it for a long time. lin qingyan¡¯s suitcase was still open, and gu fei glanced over at it. he noticed that about half of it was filled with textbooks, likely study guides. ¡°you didn¡¯t go to school?¡± gu fei suddenly asked. at nineteen years old, he should be going to college. how could he be sitting alone on the street, homeless, eating nutritious steamed buns, and wearing shabby clothes? life as a teenager is difficult. ¡°a few months before the college entrance examination, i dropped out of school.¡± lin qingyan smiled indifferently.1dear reader education is important CH 24 in his previous life, lin qingyan never told others about his family affairs. when he was young, it was because of his low self-esteem and he was worried that others would look down on him and treat him differently if they knew. later, it was out of habit¡ªhe had grown used to silently enduring everything on his own. what was the use of telling others? besides, it would only burden them with his troubles.1dear reader please talk if you are facing any difficulties but in front of gu fei, he didn¡¯t think so much. he didn¡¯t want to gain sympathy or ask for help, he just simply wanted to find someone to share with. ¡°my dad was a gambler, and our family was heavily in debt. so, my family wouldn¡¯t let me go to school, and i had to earn money to support them.¡± there was no regret or resentment, and his tone was as calm as if he was telling someone else¡¯s story. in just one sentence, he didn¡¯t say how miserable he was, and all the sad and painful memories were brushed aside. lin qingyan still remembered that when his father lin jianxiang asked him to drop out of school, he refused to accept it. lin qingyan had worked hard for so many years just to participate in the college entrance exam a few months later, aiming for good scores to get into a good university. with only a few months left, there was no way he could give up. he knew his family couldn¡¯t afford to send him to college. while other classmates were playing carefree, he had been working part-time during winter, summer, and weekends since his first year of high school. finally, he secretly paid the tuition for his first year of college with the savings he had saved. however, lin jianxiang, his father, was not a reasonable man. he had personally gone to the school and, in front of the entire class, slapped lin qingyan¡¯s face hard. as he cursed with vulgar language, he dragged his son to the door. lin qingyan¡¯s classmates watched in shock, sympathy, and even amusement as they witnessed the scene. lin qingyan will never forget that moment in his life. later, he compromised. even the money he had secretly saved for his tuition was found by lin jianxiang, who then went out to drink and gamble happily. of course, he didn¡¯t tell gu fei about this. after a moment of thought, he repeated the sentence he had said earlier, ¡°mr. gu, you are truly a good person.¡± his tone was sincere, and there was a hint of a smile in his eyes. his slender shoulders seemed to bear a heavy burden, and as gu fei watched him, he suddenly wanted to pat his head or give him a hug. but he was still holding the ice pack, and his hands were cold. gu fei didn¡¯t continue the previous topic. he continued to apply the ice pack to the young man¡¯s arm, his eyes focused and his voice calm as he said, ¡°did you forget what i told you?¡± there was no beginning or end of the sentence, but lin qingyan understood it immediately. he pursed his lips hesitantly, and after a while, he called out: ¡°brother fei¡± the young man¡¯s tone was clear and pleasant, but also cute.2of course our yanyan is cute ¡°hmmm¡± gu fei hummed indifferently, but there was a hint of warmth in his indifferent eyes. a few minutes later, the ice pack treatment was over. ¡°thank you, gu¡­¡± lin qingyan paused before correcting himself, ¡°thank you brother fei.¡± ¡°you¡¯ve said ¡®thank you¡¯ to me many times today,¡± gu fei remarked. lin qingyan smiled, ¡°i should.¡± ¡°lin qingyan,¡± gu fei suddenly gazed into the young man¡¯s eyes. his eyes were as profound as a thousand-year-old well, tranquil yet earnest as he said, ¡°if someone bullies you, you can tell me.¡± lin qingyan was stunned for several seconds, and then nodded. this time he didn¡¯t say thank you. gu fei seemed very satisfied with his reaction, the corners of his tensed lips loosened a bit, he stood up, ¡°it¡¯s getting late. get some rest.¡± ¡°okay¡± the young man nodded and looked up at the tall and straight man in front of him. his clear and watery eyes reflected the man¡¯s image, and he added, ¡°goodnight.¡± ¡°goodnight.¡± after the man had left, lin qingyan finally shifted his gaze away. the glass of milk on the table had already cooled, but he didn¡¯t mind. he picked it up and drank it all. after drinking the milk, he went into the bathroom to wash up briefly, then got into bed and laid down. the bed was large, the mattress soft, and it was very comfortable to sleep on. with his head resting on his arm, lin qingyan gazed at the ceiling, lost in thought. the words the man had just spoken echoed in his mind, and the deep, magnetic voice seemed to carry a certain charm. if someone bullies you, you can tell me¡­ no one had ever said anything like that to him before. no, wen yan in his previous life also told him something similar, and he believed it. but every time he was framed by an nanyi, wen yan never believed him. he didn¡¯t know what kind of spell an nanyi had cast on wen yan, but the man had been completely taken in by him. forget it, well, he shouldn¡¯t think about them anymore. he shouldn¡¯t let unnecessary people occupy his mind. it wasn¡¯t worth it. in this lifetime, he would never make the same mistakes again, and he will never live as useless as he did in his previous life. ¡°are you sure our parents and eldest brother are not at home?¡± an yu tiptoed and cautiously stood at doorstep, cautiously looking into the house. there was a handsome young man standing inside the house. compared to his tall and imposing figure, the young man appeared somewhat delicate. he was wearing pajamas, and his hair was disheveled. ¡°don¡¯t worry, dad will come back tomorrow from a business trip. mom went to visit grandpa and grandma, and my older brother is out working on a play. second brother, don¡¯t just stand outside. come in.¡± an nanyi covered his mouth and yawned, feeling impatient. he never really liked his second brother, who was lazy and lacked ambition, always idling around. an nanyi yawned again and added, ¡°i¡¯m so sleepy. i¡¯m going to bed first.¡± an yu breathed a sigh of relief before he dared to step into the house. he originally planned to stay with gu fei. but unfortunately, mr. gu had found a little white rabbit by the roadside, showing signs of budding affection for the first time in his life, so he abandoned him without conscience, and was so stingy that he sent him away with a red envelope of 200 yuan. he suspected that gu fei had taken the little white rabbit home. ¡°hey, nannan, don¡¯t walk so fast.¡± an yu hurriedly followed in an nanyi¡¯s direction, unable to keep the excitement bottled up inside him. he needed to share what had just happened with someone. ¡°do you know what second brother experienced just now? i promise you¡¯ll be absolutely amazed when you hear it!¡± an nanyi wasn¡¯t interested, convinced it was just another one of an yu¡¯s boring stories. he was quite the chatterbox, capable of turning even a minor incident into a half-hour conversation. ¡°second brother, if you have anything to do, let¡¯s talk about it tomorrow. it¡¯s so late and go to bed quickly.¡± he said casually. an yu couldn¡¯t wait until tomorrow. ¡°i just came back from the airport in gu fei¡¯s car, and guess what happened on the way? gu fei actually found a homeless little white rabbit!¡±¡± as soon as he finished speaking, an nanyi¡¯s footsteps stopped. the name gu fei always attracted his attention. ¡°i told you, it¡¯s going to shock you!¡± seeing an nanyi¡¯s reaction, an yu smiled triumphantly and teased, ¡°the even more astonishing part is yet to come. do you want to hear it?¡± t/n ¨C sounds fishy here hmmmm an nanyi thanks for the feedback and suggestions and also coffee @jean ??(??? ???????-??????? ???)?? i have posted my schedule for next chapter and also advance chapter are now accessible in ko-fi wish me best of luck for my upcoming exams! fighting!(???????????) CH 25 ¡°second brother, what do you mean by saying gu fei picked up a little white rabbit on the road?¡± an nanyi turned and sat down on the sofa in the living room. his earlier sleepiness had disappeared, replaced by a look of curiosity. an yu sat down next to him, took an apple from the fruit plate, took a bite of the crunchy apple, and said vaguely while eating, ¡°i just picked someone, he¡¯s a really good-looking boy, um¡­ ¡­looks about the same age as you.¡± ¡°you wouldn¡¯t believe it, but gu fei is like a completely different person. you can¡¯t imagine how kind he was to the little white rabbit. with that cold face, he proactively strikes up a conversation with people. seeing that the little white rabbit is hungry, he invites him to eat, he also thoughtfully served food ¡­¡± ¡°tsk-tsk¡± an yu clicked his tongue lightly and marveled, ¡°who wouldn¡¯t be shocked by this!¡± an nanyi beside him was a little silent. he lowered his eyes slightly to cover up his strange emotions. his delicate face tightened slightly. after a while, he said: ¡°second brother, are you sure what you said is true??¡± his second brother always liked to exaggerate. an nanyi didn¡¯t quite believe it, because he knew very well what kind of person gu fei was. this man had a cold and indifferent attitude towards everyone, even including his friends. the gu family and the an family have a good relationship. their mothers have been best friends for many years. an nanyi¡¯s eldest brother an jing and second brother an yu grew up together with gu fei, so their relationship is much better. because of this relationship, an nanyi had opportunities to interact with gu fei from time to time. who wouldn¡¯t want to befriend the ceo of gu corporation? moreover, gu fei was remarkably young and handsome, making him a highly sought-after target. he doesn¡¯t know how many people miss would this sweet pastry¡­¡­. an nanyi had pondered this matter deeply. he had made numerous attempts to approach gu fei and befriend him. but no matter how earnestly he tried, the man¡¯s demeanor remained icy and distant, seemingly pushing others away with great force. what was comforting being that gu fei¡¯s attitude towards everyone is the same, not just towards him. whether it was a man or a woman, he had never witnessed gu fei treating anyone in a special manner. anyone who attempts to get close to him ends up with no good results. it was rumored that he was cold and aloof. now, there appeared to be a special exception? an nanyi was reluctant to believe it. why? ¡°second brother can still lie to you?¡± an yu didn¡¯t know the twists and turns in his younger brother¡¯s mind. what he said just now was what he saw with his own eyes, and he was absolutely not exaggerating. ¡°wait a moment. i took a picture of him just now.¡± the little white rabbit¡¯s reaction had been quite intense when he took the photo, and gu fei had asked him to delete it afterward. however, an yu had managed to recover it from the recycle bin. an yu restored the photo from the recycle bin. ¡°speaking of which, this little white rabbit looks a bit like my eldest brother and me, and also looks like our mother. if someone didn¡¯t know, they might think he¡¯s mom¡¯s long-lost brother.¡± ¡°second brother, what are you talking about?¡± an nanyi didn¡¯t care about an yu¡¯s words until an yu handed the phone to him. when he saw the smiling boy on the screen, his pupils shrank suddenly and what he wanted to say got stuck in his throat. it was a long-lost but familiar face. even though it was just a candid photo taken from a bad angle, the young man on the screen still looked handsome and radiant, and the smile in his eyes dazzling. most importantly, the face still carried a touch of youthful innocence and strongly resembled the an family. an nanyi stared at the screen, his breath gradually becoming heavier. he clenched his fists unconsciously, nails digging into the flesh of his palms, yet he seemed not to feel anything. why did it have to be lin qingyan? why him! an yu looked at him a little strangely, ¡°what¡¯s wrong?¡± annan¡¯s face showed a little surprise, and his tone of voice was also filled with surprise: ¡°second brother, he is my classmate in high school, his name is lin qingyan, i really didn¡¯t expect it¡­¡± an yu sighed lightly, ¡°what a coincidence.¡± ¡°yeah, what a coincidence.¡± an nanyi sighed agreeing, stood up after speaking, and couldn¡¯t help covering her mouth and yawning, ¡°second brother, i¡¯ll tell you tomorrow, i¡¯m so sleepy to go to sleep first, you also go to bed early.¡± yawning is contagious. an yu also yawned, ¡°¡±you¡¯re making me sleepy too. go to sleep.¡± ¡°good night, second brother.¡± after saying goodnight, an nanyi turned and headed upstairs. his footsteps were hurried, and when he closed his bedroom door, his sleepiness had disappeared completely. in its place was a profound darkness in his eyes, along with a mixture of anger, jealousy, frustration, and panic. his breathing grew heavier, and in a fit of irrationality, he swept all the items on the bedside table to the ground. why did it have to be lin qingyan? why him? why? ¡ª¡ª in the dead of night, there is no noise of cars or people in this high-end villa area. he greenery here was well-maintained, and even now, in the summer, you could hear the cicadas, making it very peaceful. unlike where lin qingyan lived before, his home was in the old town of nancheng. he lived in a very dilapidated old house where it was noisy at night. there were not only car noises but also the cries of cats and dogs, the sounds of neighbors talking loudly or arguing, and even the cries of children. it was hard to find peace even in the middle of the night. an orange desk lamp was lit by the bedside. lin qingyan couldn¡¯t sleep, so he took out his phone, opened the browser, and typed ¡°gu fei¡± into the search bar. the screen displayed a picture of the man, his handsome face was expressionless, even more aloof than in person. along with the photo came his exclusive biographical information. gu fei, ceo of gu corporation, 27 years old, studied in m country at the age of 16, graduated with a master¡¯s degree from m country¡¯s top institution at the age of 20¡­ lin qingyan¡¯s mouth twitched, feeling somewhat defeated. this man is not only handsome and rich, but also a super academic. this information are the most basic personal experiences, and there is nothing more in-depth information available. gu fei is a low-key and self-sufficient person. he rarely accepts interviews from the media and not even a single piece of gossip or scandal could be found. oh¡­ but there was one. lin qingyan looked at those eye-catching headlines: lin qingyan: ¡°¡­¡± the next morning. lin qingyan took over the cell phone that kept ringing beside the bed, frowned and turned off the alarm, and lay down for a while before sitting up in a daze, without even fully opening his eyes. living in someone else¡¯s home, he couldn¡¯t afford to oversleep, so he had set an alarm for 7:00 in the morning. however, it was already 7:30, and he had only managed to fall asleep after 5:00 in the morning, getting just two hours of sleep. insomnia again. his insomnia symptoms from his previous life had not improved with his rebirth. whenever he closed his eyes, unpleasant sounds and images involuntarily filled his mind. sometimes, even his dreams were affected. he hadn¡¯t had a peaceful night¡¯s sleep in a long time. t/n ¨C dear reader advance and side chapters are available in ko-fi you can access it, and coffee is always appreciated ! CH 26 lin qingyan finally got up and turned off the alarm. he walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window, which automatically opened the curtains, allowing the warm and gentle sunlight to flood the room, instantly brightening every corner. standing by the large floor-to-ceiling window, he could see the spacious and beautiful backyard. the backyard was filled with lush greenery and even had a sizable garden. since it was summer, the flowers in the garden were in full bloom, and he couldn¡¯t identify the exact species from this distance. not far from the garden, there was a large swimming pool. after waking up and seeing such a scene, lin qingyan felt that his mood had improved involuntarily, but he was still sleepy. he yawned and headed to the bathroom. ten minutes later, after washing and changing his clothes, he then opened the bedroom door and walked out. he glanced at the adjacent master bedroom, which was still closed, wondering if the man inside was awake yet. lin qingyan made his way downstairs. when he arrived at the villa last night, it was already late at night. aside from the butler, mr. shen, he hadn¡¯t seen anyone else. now, he noticed two maids in work uniforms cleaning the house. one was a middle-aged woman in her forties, and the other was a much younger girl in her twenties. they were chatting while working with their heads down, not noticing lin qingyan upstairs. the young girl spoke first, ¡°butler shen mentioned that mr. gu brought a guest named lin back last night, and he¡¯s planning to stay here for a while. it¡¯s really surprising.¡± ¡°no, i don¡¯t know who that person is. mr. gu has never brought anyone back to live forever. could it be our future wife?¡± the middle-aged aunt spoke up. ¡°maybe, who knows? whoever it is, they¡¯re really lucky. i¡¯m so envious.¡± lin qingyan: ¡°¡­¡± at that moment, butler shen, walked over with a vase of flowers. when he saw the young man standing at the top of the stairs, he stopped and nodded respectfully, just as he had last night. ¡°good morning, young master lin.¡± ¡°uncle shen, good morning.¡± lin qingyan gave up correcting the title ¡°young master lin¡±. he felt that butler shen looked particularly like the aristocratic butlers he saw in western movies. he wore a neat suit, leather shoes and tie, ¡ª smartly dressed, polite, and exuding an air of refinement and respectability. the two servants who were still talking just now were stunned. they stared blankly at the fair and beautiful strange boy walking down the stairs and smiled politely at them. they hastily greeted him as ¡°young master lin.¡± butler shen didn¡¯t mention that the guest was a male, especially a remarkably handsome young man. could it be that the maids didn¡¯t hear what he had said earlier? of course, lin qingyan pretended not to hear the conversation just now and awkwardly said, ¡°please continue with your work. don¡¯t mind me.¡± with those words, he saw someone enter from the front door. the man was wearing a loose white tracksuit, and his body was glistening with a fine layer of sweat. he casually wiped his face with a towel, having likely just returned from his morning jog. compared to the formal and stern appearance he had seen last night, gu fei, dressed in sportswear, looked younger and more energetic, radiating a different kind of charm. he, too, attracted the attention of others. including lin qingyan. ¡°uncle shen, please prepare breakfast.¡± ¡°of course.¡± gu fei waved to the young man standing at the top of the stairs, ¡°come here, let¡¯s have breakfast.¡± lin qingyan responded slowly and hummed. under the incredible gazes of the two servants, he obediently walked to the man. the man stared at his face for a few seconds and suddenly said, ¡°didn¡¯t you sleep well?¡± the boy¡¯s skin is fair and delicate, and even the faint dark circles under his eyes look a bit obvious. lin qingyan nodded and looked away slightly, not looking at the man¡¯s face that was a bit close. ¡°i¡¯m still a little uncomfortable, so i didn¡¯t fall asleep much.¡± he didn¡¯t tell the truth completely. the difficulty in adjusting to the new environment was only a small part of it and the main reason were the sequelae of his previous life. he needed time to overcome it. gu fei didn¡¯t doubt what he said. butler shen quickly brought out breakfast, they sat across from each other at the dining table, and the breakfast spread was well-balanced with scrambled eggs, hotdogs, toast, green vegetables, and a glass of milk. gu fei said: ¡°i¡¯m not sure what you like to eat, so for now, you can order whatever you want from mr. shen whenever you like.¡± he saw the teenager on the opposite side purse his lips and smile, saying, ¡°it¡¯s already good, i¡¯m not a picky eater, just like you.¡± after that, the boy lowered his head to eat breakfast. gu fei likes to watch lin qingyan eat. the boy has a small face, his cheeks bulge slightly when he eats, his drooping eyelashes tremble slightly, his appearance is serious and well-behaved. gu fei remembered that when he met lin qingyan on the side of the road last night, he was sitting on a bench eating tasteless steamed buns. at that time, gu fei wanted to send all the delicious food to him. watching the youth across the table eating scrambled eggs, gu fei thought about giving him the eggs from his plate. he hesitated briefly but ultimately resisted the urge. ¡°mr. gu, is breakfast not to your liking?¡± butler shen looked at the serious look on his master gu¡¯s face and hadn¡¯t started eating. finally, he couldn¡¯t resist asking, only to receive a chilly gaze from mr. gu. ¡°very well, you go and do your work first.¡± ¡°good.¡± butler shen left faster than usual. master gu had been acting out since last night. the reason was that the young man named lin qingyan and he didn¡¯t know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing. lin qingyan didn¡¯t feel anything was wrong. when he raised his eyes and looked across, the man was quietly eating breakfast, his movements slow and elegant. he felt that he had made a mistake again. regardless of what gu fei did, he wanted to keep staring at him. it wasn¡¯t because he had any ulterior motives; he simply found him extremely captivating, like appreciating a work of art. so he continued to gaze. ¡°kid, it¡¯s against the rules to keep staring at me like this.¡± with a slightly teasing tone, the voice suddenly rang out, making lin qingyan drop his fork in surprise. the man on the other side still kept his head down. could it be that he had eyes on top of his head? ¡°i don¡¯t have eyes on top of my head.¡± the man put down his knife and fork, looked calmly at the bewildered young man across from him, and a faint, imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of his lips. he slowly uttered a sentence, ¡°do you know how intense your gaze is?¡± being teased by the man, lin qingyan felt so embarrassed that he lowered his head. his cheeks turned bright red. he felt like a pervert. for the moment, he ignored why gu fei could see through his inner thoughts and tried to explain quietly: ¡°no, it¡¯s just¡­ i thought you looked handsome, so i¡­ i just glanced a bit more.¡± as soon as the words left his mouth, lin qingyan regretted them and almost bit his tongue. ¡°no, not handsome. i just¡­ unintentionally glanced a bit more¡­ that¡¯s all.¡± dear readers, thanks for the support >< feedbacks and suggestions are welcome ! you can follow for latest updates in my kofi page and if your are feeling generous a coffee would be nice (???????) CH 27 as gu fei watched the young man blush and stammer in embarrassment, he couldn¡¯t help but feel mischievous. he suddenly had the urge to tease the young boy across from him. he asked seriously: ¡°so¡­ am i good-looking or not?¡± lin qingyan remained silent for a while before quietly responding, ¡°good-looking¡± very handsome. lin qingyan didn¡¯t consider himself someone who cared much about appearances. in his past life, he spent five years in the entertainment industry and had seen all kinds of good-looking men. each had their own unique charm, but he never paid too much attention to others. however, now, he couldn¡¯t help but keep his eyes fixed on the man in front of him. in the man¡¯s eyes, he might already be considered a pervert. who just stared at people of the same sex like that? either he was a pervert or homosexual. oh, he forgot¡­ he is gay. lin qingyan wondered if gu fei was as well. there were online rumors that he was sexually indifferent, showing no interest in either men or women, and had remained single to this day. thinking of this, lin qingyan couldn¡¯t help but lift his gaze to look across. indeed, that face seemed to exude a sense of detachment from worldly desires, as if he could become a monk on the spot and shave his head to become a high-ranking monk. it seemed that the online rumors were not baseless. gu fei: ¡°¡­¡± if he hadn¡¯t seen it just now, the way the boy was looking at him seemed to carry a sense of pity and sympathy? lin qingyan felt that it was a pity that such a figure and good looks turned out to be indifferent, alas¡­ he sighed in his heart and made a sound at the same time. gu fei: ¡°¡­¡± why are you still sighing? lin qingyan quickly put aside the messy thoughts in his head, while drinking milk with his head down, while thinking about finding a topic to break the deadlock, he heard gu fei speak first. ¡°what are your plans for the future?¡± gu fei asked. ¡°do you want to continue going to school?¡± as long as lin qingyan agreed, he would send him to school. at the age of nineteen, most people were carefree, still attending school. as for this boy, he had dropped out of school early to work and pay off his family¡¯s debts. even the clothes he was wearing were worn and had holes in them. those fair and delicate hands, despite being beautiful, had calluses from years of labor. gu fei suddenly felt a bit uncomfortable. ¡°going to school?¡± lin qingyan shook her head and said, ¡°i haven¡¯t decided yet.¡± gu fei: ¡°keep thinking about it, let me know when you think about it.¡± lin qingyan nodded and agreed. after finishing breakfast, gu fei went to work at the company, while lin qingyan had nothing to do. he wandered around the villa aimlessly and felt tired after a while. so, he sat in the backyard pavilion, contemplating what he should do. first of all, he decided to continue living with gu fei, so that he would have more opportunities to confirm the identity of the man. in addition, regardless of whether he went to school or not, or continued to stay in the entertainment industry, he had to make money first. thinking that he was so poor that he didn¡¯t even have a hundred yuan, lin qingyan couldn¡¯t laugh or cry. the most urgent thing was to make money. just as he was thinking, the phone in his pocket vibrated suddenly. it was a wechat message from his younger brother lin qingyan: ¡ª¡ªbrother, school will start in a few days. i just fell in love with a pair of sneakers. they are not expensive, only five hundred yuan [poor] normally, lin qingyan would immediately transfer the money, or at least promise to send it. at home, only his relationship with his younger brother was somewhat better. but that was it. in his previous life, when he was misunderstood and scolded by netizens, even when he finally quit the entertainment industry and disappeared from everyone, his younger brother lin qingyan didn¡¯t care much about him, and even got very close to an nanyi. the so-called familial affection feels so feeble and superficial. in this second life, his thoughts have changed. he wants to live for himself. in his previous life, he has done enough for his parents and younger brother. he sacrificed his heart and soul, but in return only to receive his father¡¯s beatings, his mother¡¯s lack of understanding and care, and his brother¡¯s indifference. was it worth it? no, it wasn¡¯t. lin qingyan did not reply to the message. he held his phone and stared blankly at the various beautiful flowers blooming in the small garden opposite, until he heard a soft meowing sound. ¡°meow~¡± he followed the sound and looked down. a chubby little orange cat was standing at his feet, with a round head, big round eyes, and an especially cute appearance. it was looking up at the new, unfamiliar guest with curiosity. ¡°meow~¡± lin qingyan loved these cute little creatures, and the cat¡¯s meow melted his heart. he immediately pushed aside the unpleasant things behind him, bending down to pick up the chubby orange cat and placing it on his lap. he gently stroked its fluffy little head, ¡°little guy, what¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°meow meow~¡± the orange cat was not afraid of strangers at all. he closed his eyes comfortably and curled its little paws. ¡°little one, who is your owner?¡± ¡°have you had breakfast? are you hungry?¡± ¡°why don¡¯t you meow? kittens also need to be polite and answer when others ask you questions. did you know that?¡± ¡°come on, meow again.¡± the chubby orange cat lazily closed its eyes, too lazy to talk to the stupid human being. it¡¯s 5:30 in the afternoon, and there are still 30 minutes left before get off work. the gossip group within the gu group suddenly became lively because their president not only did not work overtime today, but also got off work half an hour early. the entire company, even the sweeper aunt, knows that their president was a workaholic. he would often work overtime several days a week, and such instances of leaving early were rare. however, it wasn¡¯t a big deal, and everyone in the group soon lost interest. everyone just gossiped in the group and dispersed. it¡¯s impossible to have date with a beautiful woman, right? no, impossible! compared to this, they are more willing to believe that master gu took some time to save the world. in reality, mr. gu doesn¡¯t want to save the world. he just wanted to return home early because of the homeless kid he had picked up last night. while he could work diligently all day under normal circumstances, as the end of the workday neared, he found it increasingly difficult to stay put in his office. so he left work early without any hesitation. after all, he was the boss. he drove all the way home, but he didn¡¯t see lin qingyan as he wished. the butler shen informed him that master lin had gone out in the morning, ¡°master lin asked me to tell you that he will come back around nine o¡¯clock in the evening¡­¡± gu fei pursed his lips expressionlessly, ¡°do you know where he went?¡± butler shen replied, ¡°master lin didn¡¯t say, but he left me his phone number. would you like me to call and ask?¡± ¡°no need, just send me the number.¡± ¡°good.¡± after receiving the number, gu fei turned around and went out. butler shen looked at his receding figure and felt a little emotional in his heart. it turned out that master gu came back so early because of young master lin. on the other side, gu fei opened the car door and sat in the driver¡¯s seat again, and saved the string of numbers sent by the butler into the address book. for the contact name¡­ he hesitated for two seconds, and with that expressionless indifferent face, pressed the key on the keyboard. type two words: ¡ª¡ªyan yan. dear readers, that¡¯s all for todays update i will be updating the next chapter tomorrow >< and if you are feeling generous and happy a coffee would be great !!!!!!! feedbacks and suggestions are welcome!!!! CH 28.1 in the early evening, around six o¡¯clock, as the sun set and dusk fell, a large expanse of fiery red evening glow hung on the horizon, painting the sky in beautiful colors as if it were a vibrant oil painting. the summer evening remained hot, with an occasional cool breeze blowing. gu fei got out of the car and walked along the street for a while. on the opposite side, there was a lively square with pedestrians strolling, children playing and chasing each other, and some small vendors setting up stalls, selling mostly small toys and trinkets. suddenly, a few naughty little boys ran over, surrounding the person in the bear suit, chasing and playing around. eventually, they shifted their focus to the bear, pushing and jostling. after working for a long time, lin qingyan was tired and hot. just before leaving work, he found himself being bullied by a group of playful kids. despite their small stature, they were surprisingly strong, pushing him backward. lin qingyan sighed, somewhat helpless, ¡°kids, stop pushing. big brother still has work to do.¡± ¡°hahaha, the big stupid bear can talk!¡± ¡°have fun, big bear¡­¡± the naughty kid was unreasonable at all, and kept pushing the big stupid bear laughingly. the big stupid bear, lin qingyan, finally stumbled and fell to the ground. the naughty children all rushed towards him, and their ears were filled with the noise of laughter and laughter, which made people¡¯s heads hurt. lin qing had a good temper, and if it had been anyone else, he would have pushed these troublemakers away. just as the mischievous kids were having a great time playing around the big bear, a tall and well-built uncle with long legs suddenly appeared before them. his expressionless face looked quite intimidating, with a slight furrow of his brows as he stared at them, his gaze cold and unwelcoming. it was clear that strangers should keep their distance. several children were stunned immediately, and one of the timid ones burst into tears. then, they all ran away in a swarm, fearing they would be caught by the fierce uncle if they ran slowly. ¡°wow¡­ that uncle is so scary!¡± ¡°don¡¯t cry, you scaredy-cat, just run faster!¡± ¡°if he catches you, he¡¯ll eat you!¡± gu fei: ¡°¡­¡± finally, the commotion settled down, and lin qingyan breathed a sigh of relief. he quickly took off his hood. what caught his eye was a pair of clean leather shoes. looking up, he saw a handsome man with long legs standing in front of him. hmm¡­ it seems that his face is a little gloomy. ¡°mr. gu¡­¡± as soon as he spoke, gu fei¡¯s face darkened again. lin qingyan immediately changed his words but forgot what he wanted to say just now. he hurriedly expressed what was in his heart: ¡°brother fei, you are so powerful; you scared away the naughty kid just by standing there.¡± however, gu fei¡¯s expression did not improve. ¡°no, i didn¡¯t mean that¡­¡± ¡°i mean¡­¡± lin qingyan started to stutter again. ¡°get up first,¡± gu fei said, his eyebrows still slightly furrowed. he bent down and stretched out his hand in front of the young man. the young man took his hand and stood up. he looked at the man¡¯s face with some apprehension, as if he was angry. dear readers (???????????) i hope you enjoyed the story>< if you are feeling generous, please buy me a coffee, share/comment, but is gu fei that scary ? CH 28.2 ¡°those kids bullied you, why didn¡¯t you fight back?¡± gu fei looked at the person in front of him, wearing a thick bear costume on such a hot day. the young man¡¯s face was flushed with heat, short hair sticking to his forehead with sweat, and beads of sweat, as big as beans, flowed down his cheeks. even his clear, dark eyes were moist. at this moment, those slightly curved eyes showed a smile, with no trace of anger or complaint about being bullied. ¡°they are just kids. i don¡¯t bother with them.¡± seeing the smiling look on the young man¡¯s face, gu fei¡¯s expression softened a bit. he opened the bottle cap of the mineral water he was holding and handed it to lin qingyan. on such a hot day, wearing such a thick costume to distribute flyers, gu fei found it hard to imagine how lin qingyan had persevered. perhaps, in many days that he didn¡¯t know about, this was just a part of the young man¡¯s daily life. lin qingyan looked at his hands with some embarrassment. the fingers of the bear costume were not separated, and he couldn¡¯t hold the water bottle with one hand. he was about to put down the flyers to use both hands when the bottle was handed directly to his mouth. ¡°open your mouth¡± the man reminded in a low voice, and he subconsciously opened his mouth. gu fei fed him several sips .¡±do you still want to drink more? lin qingyan whispered, ¡°no,¡± and felt embarrassed after realizing that just now the man had personally fed him water. fortunately, his face was already red from the heat; otherwise, the blush would definitely be visible at this moment. gu fei screwed the bottle cap back on and pulled out a clean handkerchief. without saying a word, he raised his hand to wipe the sweat on the young man¡¯s face seriously, ¡°when will the work end?¡± lin qingyan was stunned, and his body was slightly stiff. even gu fei didn¡¯t know what he just said. all he could feel was the cold breath of the man and the occasional warm fingertips touching his cheek. gu fei repeated what he just said, his eyes falling on the young man¡¯s red ears, which looked easy to pinch. ¡°it will be over now.¡± lin qingyan moved his face away uncomfortably, saying that there was no need to bother, he could just wipe it himself. gu fei said, ¡°don¡¯t move.¡± lin qingyan dared not move, but his heart was beating faster than usual. he couldn¡¯t help but secretly raise his eyes to look at the face close at hand, but he was afraid of being discovered, so he lowered his eyes as if he was guilty. his hands didn¡¯t know where to go, nervously fidgeting. little did he know that all his subtle movements were noticed by gu fei. a hint of amusement flashed in the man¡¯s eyes, and his movements became even slower and gentler. whether intentional or not, he ended up wiping the sweat for almost two minutes. in the end, lin qingyan¡¯s cheeks were as red as the evening glow on the horizon. lin qingyan¡¯s part-time job was near the square. he returned the bear costume and successfully received his wages for the day¡ª200 yuan. this amount was more than twice his entire wealth. looking at the two bright red banknotes in his hand, lin qingyan had the urge to burst into tears. earlier in the morning, he was wondering how to make money when the restaurant where he had worked part-time before called him, asking if he wanted to continue distributing flyers. since he had nothing else to do, he agreed. lin qingyan carefully tucked the two hundred yuan into his pocket. the young male boss, saw that the child was well-behaved, good-looking, and polite, even gave him a cup of iced milk tea. ¡°the weather is too hot. thank you for your hard work, xiao yan.¡± ¡°thank you, boss. i¡¯ll be on my way. goodbye.¡± ¡°sure, be careful on the way.¡± gu fei stood at the entrance of the restaurant, observing everything inside. his thin lips slightly pursed as he watched the young man emerge with a good mood, holding milk tea. ¡°sorry to keep you waiting. let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°umm¡± the two walked side by side on the street. lin qingyan occasionally took sips of his milk tea, and suddenly he heard the man¡¯s flat voice beside him, ¡°is it good?¡± ¡°huh?¡± gu fei repeated, ¡°the milk tea. is it good?¡± lin qingyan nodded, ¡°yes, it¡¯s good.¡± as soon as he finished speaking, gu fei¡¯s expressionless face seemed to tighten even more. lin qingyan: ? yep that all for today thank dear readers >w< see you tomorrow >o< don¡¯t forget to support me on kofi and also comments and feedbacks are welcome. see yaaa~~~~~~ CH 29.1 there were still a few customers queuing up in front of a chain milk tea shop with a good business, and there were quite a lot of takeout orders. the staff, busy with various tasks, and said to the customer in front without raising his head: ¡°excuse me, may i take your order.¡± gu fei, looking at the fancy drink names on the menu, felt indecisive for the first time. he rarely drank beverages like milk tea and let alone bought them himself. despite being a decisive figure in the business world, gu fei hesitated for quite some time without uttering a word. with customers behind him in the queue, the staff grew impatient. ¡°what do you want to order?¡± as she spoke, she finally looked up at the customer who had yet to place an order. she visibly paused for a couple of seconds upon seeing him. the magnetic yet aloof voice sounded by his ear, ¡°what¡¯s the signature drink here?¡± the staff blushed slightly, the trace of impatience had long been it completely disappeared, replaced by a warm yet shy smile, and he deliberately pushed his broken hair behind her ears. ¡°sir, our signature drink is mango pomelo sago. it has a refreshing taste and is generously loaded with ingredients. we use fresh seasonal fruits, it is very suitable for such a hot summer¡­¡± gu fei found the staff too noisy, completely oblivious to her expressions and didn¡¯t pay attention at all.. he spoke expressionlessly and coldly, ¡°one mango pomelo sago1mango pomelo sago (ÑîÖ¦¸Ê¶) , no ice, with five percent sugar, thank you¡± a few minutes later, gu fei carried the packaged mango pomelo sago and walked among all the clerks and customers. under the watchful eyes, he walked out as if there was no one else around. lin qingyan sat on a bench by the street, looking around somewhat bewildered. gu fei had asked him to wait here, but he didn¡¯t know where the man had gone. he patiently waited for about ten minutes before finally seeing gu fei walking around the corner, holding a cup of beverage. oh¡­ so, when gu fei asked him if the milk tea was good, it was because he wanted one for himself and had gone to buy it. lost in his thoughts, lin qingyan waved as gu fei approached. however, to his surprise, gu fei handed the bag he was holding directly to him, saying, ¡°hold this.¡± lin qingyan: ? gu fei said, ¡°for you to drink.¡± lin qingyan hesitated, looking at the half-drunk milk tea in his hand, then at the other cup placed in front of him. he glanced at the man¡¯s calm and indifferent expression and found himself momentarily speechless. he thought gu fei had bought the drink for himself, not for him. but he already had one. why would gu fei go through the trouble of buying another one? what kind of operation was this? ¡°this one tastes better,¡± gu fei affirmed. lin qingyan: ? then, gu fei directly took the half-drunk milk tea from his hand, handed his own purchased cup to him, and calmly stared at him. lin qingyan: ¡°¡­¡± although he didn¡¯t understand, lin qingyan still took the cup of mango pomelo sago, opened the straw, and took a sip. indeed, it tasted much better than the previous one¡ªrefreshing, not overly sweet, with lots of toppings and fruit. it was very satisfying with just one sip. smiling, he praised sincerely, ¡°this one tastes even better.¡± gu fei responded with a reserved ¡°hmm,¡± turned around, and walked forward. as he did, he casually tossed the milk tea he had taken from lin qingyan into a nearby trash bin. the cup sailed through the air, tracing a perfect curve, and landed accurately in the bin. this action note ¨C ÑîÖ¦¸Ê¶ means i searched it in google it says mango pomelo sago a quick insight ¨C ¡°ÑîÖ¦¸Ê¶¡± is a popular chinese dessert that typically includes chilled coconut milk, coconut flesh, sweet syrup, and fruits such as lychee and pineapple wrapped in candied orange peel. this dessert has a refreshing and delightful taste, making it a common choice to cool down during the summer. in the name ¡°ÑîÖ¦¸Ê¶,¡± ¡°ÑîÖ¦¡± refers to the myrica rubra (a small red fruit), while ¡°¸Ê¶¡± represents sweet and refreshing dew. the overall meaning conveys a delicious, fresh, and sweet flavor.(thanks chapt gpt) dear readers howdy >w< happy new year chapter 29.2 will be realized shortly after >o< if you are feeling generous, please buy me a coffee, share/comment on my translated work! i would love to hear from you ~~ CH 29.2 make it clean and neat. after doing all this, the man¡¯s complexion improved slightly. lin qingyan: ¡°¡­¡± why is this gentleman having an issue with a cup of milk tea? unable to figure it out, lin qingyan lowered his head and took two sips of yang zhi gan lu. well¡­ it¡¯s delicious. forget it, don¡¯t dwell on it. gu fei¡¯s thoughts were like an unfathomable abyss; he truly couldn¡¯t understand. however, gu fei was genuinely good to him; he could feel that. lin qingyan quickly caught up with the man¡¯s pace, and the two walked side by side on the street. ¡°brother fei, i just earned some money. let me treat you to a meal, although it won¡¯t be anything extravagant.¡± gu fei replied, ¡°sure.¡± in the end, lin qingyan chose a clean and tidy noodle shop nearby and ordered two bowls of mixed sauce noodles. he was worried that gu fei, who was used to fine dining, might not like it. however, the man ate all the noodles without saying a word. lin qingyan didn¡¯t find the noodles particularly delicious; they were a bit too salty. he could only manage to eat half a bowl. by the time they finished dinner, it was already dark outside. gu fei had driven there, and the two got into the car. lin qingyan sat in the passenger seat. ¡°are we going back now?¡± ¡°not yet,¡± gu fei replied without specifying their destination. he started the car and stopped at a traffic light a few minutes later. gu fei casually grabbed a bottle of mineral water, opened it, and took a couple of sips. the noodles were a bit salty, and he was thirsty. lin qingyan observed gu fei¡¯s drinking motion from the corner of his eye and discreetly shifted his gaze to the window. in his mind, it felt like little claws were scratching at him because the mineral water gu fei was currently drinking was the same bottle that gu fei had used to feed him back at the square. doesn¡¯t this count as an indirect kiss? after about ten minutes on the road, the car finally entered the underground parking lot of a large shopping mall. the mall was bustling at this time, with people coming and going. walking beside gu fei, lin qingyan attracted attention from many passersby, especially young women. their gazes toward the two held a mix of astonishment and curiosity. the appearances of the two were undoubtedly outstanding. one was a tall and mature man in a high-end suit and leather shoes, exuding a cold and stern aura. the other was a slender, handsome youth in a simple t-shirt and jeans, radiating a youthful and charming vibe. two handsome men with different styles, each possessing their own advantages and charm, unexpectedly complemented each other well when walking together. the onlookers were amazed by their appearances, and their relationship sparked curiosity. facing the scrutinizing gazes of the crowd, lin qingyan felt somewhat uncomfortable. he still didn¡¯t like being in crowded places, fearing that others would focus their attention on him. although he knew that this wasn¡¯t his past life, and no one on the street would recognize him or look at him with disdain, let alone attack him with harsh words. however, he couldn¡¯t help but feel flustered and at a loss, almost like a reflex. he even subconsciously lowered his head, avoiding the eyes of passersby until he followed gu fei to a high-end fashion store. with fewer people in the store, lin qingyan breathed a sigh of relief. when he lifted his head, he directly met gu fei¡¯s eyes, which seemed to carry a faint sense of puzzlement and concern. before gu fei could speak, lin qingyan preemptively said, ¡°are you here to buy clothes?¡± evidently, he didn¡¯t want to discuss what happened earlier. gu fei followed his lead and nodded, saying, ¡°you help me pick.¡± ¡°okay, but don¡¯t dislike my choice¡± lin qingyan flashed a relaxed smile at the man and began earnestly selecting clothes. a smiling salesperson approached, ready to inquire if they needed assistance, but when gu fei gave her a look, she nodded politely and respectfully before quietly stepping away. that¡¯s all for this week see yaa~~~~ next week dear readers >o< and do read and support me new translation work the picked-up lion is a touched porcelain it is full of fluff fluff fluff important things should be said trice ! >w< and if you are feeling generous a red packet would be nice for this new year >o CH 30.1 the high-end clothing store in the mall was spacious and quiet. lin qingyan had some impression of this brand, which was quite well-known in the country. however, no matter how he looked at it, the stylish clothes with a strong design sense didn¡¯t seem to match the style that gu fei would wear. but with gu fei¡¯s height and figure, he was simply a walking clothes hanger. he looks good no matter what he wears. lin qingyan couldn¡¯t help but wonder how gu fei would look in trendy t-shirts when he changed out of his neatly tailored shirt and trousers. lin qingyan became interested and carefully selected clothes. on the other side, gu fei stood nearby, his eyes casually scanning the row of men¡¯s clothing in front of him. several shopping guides and store managers in the store were busy with their own affairs and did not come forward to disturb him. however, if you observe carefully, you will find that their eyes quietly glance at gu fei and lin qingyan from time to time. ¡°i picked out a set of clothes, what do you think?¡± gu fei turned his attention to lin qingyan and the set of clothes he was holding, a blue tie-dyed short-sleeved t-shirt and black overalls. he only glanced at it and said, ¡°what do you think?¡± lin qingyan spoke the truth, ¡°i think it looks great. you¡¯ll definitely look cool and handsome in it.¡± gu fei said: ¡°okay, you go and try.¡± lin qingyan:? don¡¯t you want to buy clothes for gu fei? why did he try it? however, he soon understood gu fei¡¯s thoughts. this man originally wanted to buy him clothes, and lin qingyan was about to refuse subconsciously. however, before he could speak, gu fei pointed him to the fitting room. ¡°try it.¡± his tone was calm, but it revealed that he could not refuse. gu fei had this powerful aura of being in a superior position, and he was different from others just by standing there. lin qingyan didn¡¯t want to spoil his mood, so he nodded obediently, turned around and walked into the fitting room. he was about to close the door, but he didn¡¯t expect gu fei to follow him in. not only did he come in, he also closed the door for him smoothly. ¡°¡­¡± lin qingyan subconsciously took two steps back and nervously clenched the clothes in his hands. how could he try on clothes while gu fei was standing here, ¡°do you have something else to do?¡± gu fei took a couple of steps forward, reducing the distance between them. the fitting room was small, enclosed on all sides. the tall man stood in front of lin qingyan, emitting a strong hormone aura. with his deep eyes, he calmly looked at the youth, creating a palpable sense of pressure.. the atmosphere between the two was inexplicably strange. lin qingyan took several steps back this time until his back was pressed against the cold wall. a pair of black and clear eyes opened slightly, looking at the man in front of him blankly and nervously. the startled little rabbit is back gu fei thought to himself. ¡°what are you afraid of?¡± he walked up to lin qingyan, put one hand on the wall behind the young man, leaned forward slightly, looked directly into the young man¡¯s eyes without hesitation, and moved his thin lips: ¡°yan yan?¡± lin qingyan¡¯s heartbeat suddenly skipped half a beat. it was because he heard ¡°yan yan¡±. this was the first time gu fei called him that. obviously many people had called these two words before, but when he said it from the mouth of the man in front of him, everything changed. perhaps it was because they were standing too close; their breaths seemed to entwine, turning this ordinary nickname into something affectionate and ambiguous, like sweet nothings. ¡°yan yan.¡± gu fei called again. CH 30.2 this single call brought lin qingyan¡¯s wandering mind back. he hurriedly looked away and shifted his gaze to the green potted plant in the corner. he pursed his lips and whispered, ¡°i don¡¯t know what you are talking about.¡± but he knew that the base of his ears must be very red now. it must be because it was too hot here and he was sweating, so he changed the subject stiffly: ¡°it¡¯s so hot here, let¡¯s go out first.¡± gu fei still looked at him, ¡°answer me, what are you afraid of?¡± his deep and calm eyes were like an ocean, as if they could penetrate the surface and see into the depths of the young man¡¯s heart.. lin qingyan knew that his abnormal reaction just now could not escape gu fei¡¯s eyes. what he was afraid of things that didn¡¯t really exist. what he feared more was the deep-seated, insecure, and weak side of himself. even when facing others¡¯ gazes, he didn¡¯t dare to lift his head. lin qingyan¡¯s eyes were complicated, with a hint of pain and vicissitudes that were inappropriate for his age. he gritted his teeth, his face was tense, and his fair cheeks were flushed, spreading to the tips of his ears, but he did not speak for a long time. gu fei couldn¡¯t help but raise his hand and touch his head gently. with a hint of comfort, he softly said sorry, ¡°i was rude, you try on the clothes first.¡± without asking any further questions, gu fei turned around and left. the moment the door was closed, lin qingyan breathed a sigh of relief. he raised his hand and placed it on the head that had been touched by the man just now, slightly dazed. his heart was beating faster than usual. he didn¡¯t know whether it was because the man discovered his abnormality, or because of the almost ambiguous distance between the two and the low, magnetic ¡°yan yan¡± that made him suddenly lost his composure. inside the fitting room, there was a full-length mirror. lin qingyan looked at himself in the mirror; his cheeks were flushed, and there was even a cold sweat on his forehead. the entire person seemed to be labeled with the word ¡°disheveled.¡± he took a few deep breaths and forced himself to calm down. gu fei, who was outside, was as calm as ever. under the surprised and puzzled eyes of several shopping guides, he calmly came out of the fitting room and without changing his expression, waved to the two assistants. ¡°master gu, may i ask if you have any instructions?¡± gu fei¡¯s gaze swept around the surroundings, pointing at the expensive clothes in front of him one by one, and said casually: ¡°this one, this one, and this one¡­ pack them all up. i¡¯ll give you the address later.¡± by the time gu fei finished speaking, the clothes in the hands of the two shop assistants had already piled up into a small mountain. they were completely dumbfounded. after lingering inside for a while, lin qingyan changed clothes and came out of the fitting room. the chaotic scene from earlier had long returned to normal, and the shop assistants were still busy with their own tasks. due to the incident just now, lin qingyan¡¯s expression was still somewhat reserved, while gu fei, leaning casually against the wall, arms crossed over his chest, seemed as if nothing had happened. he quietly glanced at the young man for two seconds. lin qingyan wasn¡¯t very tall, but his slim and slender figure, combined with the youthfulness and toughness of a young man, made him appear tall and straight. coupled with his fair and beautiful face, he could easily walk on the fashion runway. gu fei straightforwardly commented, ¡°looks good.¡± any clothes will look good on a young man. it seems like he should have chosen a few more sets just now, gu fei thought to himself. he then told the shopping guide: ¡°i¡¯ll take this set too.¡± lin qingyan¡¯s mind was still a little confused, and he even forgot about the rejection. when he changed his clothes and followed gu fei out of the store, he realized how much gu fei had just spent for him. he thought it was too expensive. gu fei explained, ¡°this brand was acquired by the gu family two months ago.¡± ¡°¡­¡± lin qingyan was speechless for a moment. t/n ¨C dear reader i don¡¯t have a fixed schedule to release chapter but you can say my all translation will be posted on weekends as i will be having a week off ??(??? ???????-??????? ???)?? sunday and saturday, happy weekends~ comments, suggestion, your thoughts, feedbacks all are welcome (???????) CH 31 Lin Qingyan absentmindedly followed behind Gu Fei. His mind was in turmoil, filled with many thoughts. So much so that, when turning a corner, he bumped into a pillar, making a dull ¡°thud¡± sound. ¡°¡­¡± When Gu Fei turned around, he saw Lin Qingyan standing in front of the pillar, raising his hand to cover his forehead. He blinked in a somewhat dazed manner, then furrowed his brows slightly. Although he couldn¡¯t feel any pain, he still had his pride. He heard the mocking laughter from the pedestrians passing by, and their laughter was so loud that it truly bothered his ears. Gu Fei, thinking that Lin Qingyan was in pain, quickly walked up to him. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± As he spoke, he removed the hand covering the youth¡¯s forehead and immediately saw a distinct red mark on the fair skin, slightly swollen. Gu Fei: ¡°¡­¡± He was both surprised and amused, feeling like one of those onlookers enjoying a spectacle. How could someone walk and end up colliding with a pillar? In the end, he pursed his lips, holding back laughter, and asked, ¡°Does it hurt?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, let¡¯s keep going,¡± Lin Qingyan replied. Feeling extremely embarrassed, Lin Qingyan wanted to find a hole to hide in. After saying that, he quickly grabbed the man¡¯s wrist and walked forward quickly. It was only when they were far away that he finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then, he accidently noticed that he was still holding Gu Fei¡¯s wrist and immediately let go in reflex. Gu Fei didn¡¯t say anything, his gaze shifting from his own wrist to Lin Qingyan¡¯s face, there were some unclear expression in his eyes. This look made Lin Qingyan stutter in his words again, ¡°Um, let¡¯s go¡­. back now?¡± Gu Fei made a sound of agreement and naturally held the young man¡¯s slender wrist. As they walked towards the direction of the elevator, while the young man¡¯s body stiffened, Gu Fei explained, ¡°To prevent you from absentmindedly bumping into pillars again.¡± Lin Qingyan: ¡°¡­¡± Not sure if he was imagining it, but he heard a hint of smile in the man¡¯s tone, and it was a mocking smile. As they approached the elevator, undoubtedly attracting the admiring and curious gazes of many pedestrians, Lin Qingyan instinctively wanted to lower his head, avoiding those eyes. It felt like there was a transparent cover surrounding him. Although it was not suffocating, it was very stuffy and making him feel a sense panic. However, at this moment, a comforting voice reached his ears, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid.¡± At the same time, his wrist was held even more firmly, and the warm palm seemed to transmit energy through the contact with his skin. Gu Fei said, ¡°I¡¯m here, don¡¯t be afraid, just raise your head.¡± Although his tone was so clam, Lin Qingyan felt like a fire was burning in his heart, that was so intense and scorching, It instantly burned the transparent cover that was around him. He actually lifted his head, straightened his posture, and even met the onlookers¡¯ gaze without a trace of fear or unease. One passerby even smiled at him, a purely kind smile. After getting off the elevator and sitting in the passenger seat, Lin Qingyan was still in a state of contemplation and remained silent. Gu Fei glanced at him, the bump on the young man¡¯s forehead seemed to be more swollen. The bruise on his arm from last night hadn¡¯t faded yet, and now he had a new bump. This kid was really¡­¡­. As the car slowly left the parking lot, Lin Qingyan stared at the cityscape flashing by outside the car window. The beautiful neon lights reflected in the young man¡¯s eyes through the windshield. watching the man beside him, focused on driving, Lin Qingyan¡¯s clear eyes became increasingly bright. It was the first time he heard the young man call him by his full name. Gu Fei looked at him somewhat surprised, ¡°Hmm?¡± Lin Qingyan said, ¡°I won¡¯t be afraid anymore.¡± Is this the feeling the same from memories before dying in my previous life? He decided he would find an opportunity to touch it in the future. While making such calculations in his mind, Gu Fei suddenly extended his hand in front of him. Lin Qingyan, feeling a bit guilty, was slightly startled. To his surprise, there was a preserved plum candy in the palm of Gu Fei¡¯s hand, seemingly appearing out of nowhere. Gu Fei asked if he wanted to eat it. Lin Qingyan calmed down, took the candy, thanked him, and unwrapped it. He placed the candy in his mouth, savoring the sweet and sour taste spreading in his mouth. As the candy shifted from the left side to the right and then back to the left in his mouth, Lin Qingyan hesitated for a while. Eventually, he couldn¡¯t resist asking, ¡°Do you really like these preserved plum candies?¡± Gu Fei nodded, ¡°Yes.¡± Although they hadn¡¯t been together for long, Lin Qingyan deeply realized how taciturn this man was. He thought that Gu Fei would just answer with a hum, but he did not expect that Gu Fei paused for two seconds and added: ¡°Used to have a kid around who really liked these, so I started carrying them around. It became a habit.¡± Lin Qingyan clearly didn¡¯t anticipate this kind of response. He noticed that when Gu Fei spoke about it, his tone unconsciously softened. Presumably, the ¡°kid¡± he mentioned was someone very important to him. Lin Qingyan opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing. Suddenly feeling a bit envious of that kid, he realized that even the preserved plum candy in his mouth wasn¡¯t sweet anymore when thinking about it. As he tasted this somewhat unpleasant preserved plum candy, Lin Qingyan¡¯s memories drifted away with it. This preserved plum candy was Lin Qingyan¡¯s only ¡°sweet¡± memory from his childhood. His family¡¯s situation had always been tough, with no delicious snacks, no fun toys, and even no pocket money. Every child had a sweet tooth. Seeing other classmates enjoying snacks made him particularly envious. However, he didn¡¯t dare ask his parents for money. Even when he needed money for school supplies and workbooks, his mother reluctantly provided it nagging for a long time with a dark face. Lin Qingyan¡¯s childhood wish was to have candy every day. So much so that even as he grew up, dropped out of school, started working, and even debuted, living in a big house, he couldn¡¯t forget the taste of ¡°sweetness¡± from his childhood. He always carried this kind of preserved plum candy with him. In the midst of many bitter and harsh memories of childhood, full of scolding¡¯s and tears, this bit of sweetness was precious to him at that time. No one understood, and no one would give him candy. No, Gu Fei would. CH 32.1 Sitting in the car, Lin Qingyan unknowingly fell asleep. He had only slept for a little over two hours last night, and worked for most of the day today. His body had long been exhausted, but his mind has been remained tense until now, it was only now that he relaxed. He slept deeply, and after more than half an hour, Gu Fei parked the car outside the villa. The person beside him was still asleep. The young man looked even more adorable when he was sleeping, no one could bear to disturb him. Gu Fei didn¡¯t disturb him. He silently gazed at Lin Qingyan for two minutes, then moved slowly out of the car. He opened the passenger¡¯s door, unfastened the seatbelt around the young man. The strong and powerful arms of the man, covered under the fabric, embraced the bends of the young man¡¯s legs and his back. Bending down, he picked up the young man horizontally. Although Lin Qingyan was thin, he still weighed around a hundred pounds, but Gu Fei¡¯s arms, he seemed weightless. Gu Fei easily carried him into the house. Gu Fei still maintained his calm expression, but his gaze softened, just a little bit. At this time, all the servants were gone, and only Butler Shen was in the living room, cleaning a vase. Seeing Master Gu returning with someone in his arms, Butler Shen still maintained a composed demeanor, trying to lower his presence. Although Gu Fei¡¯s movements were light, Lin Qingyan could still sense them. He felt like he was floating in mid-air, precarious and lacking a sense of security. However, soon, he felt the embrace of warmth. He was too tired, and in the end, he didn¡¯t open his eyes to wake up. Later on, he felt a refreshing coolness on his forehead which was quite comfortable and eventually drifted back into a deep sleep. He slept until the next morning when Lin Qingyan was awakened by a pressing need to use the bathroom. After taking a quick shower, he felt refreshed. It had been a long time since he had such a good night¡¯s sleep. As he looked at the bright sunlight pouring in from the window, he suddenly felt that life was beautiful. However, the bump on his forehead from the previous night, while not as swollen, still looked quite noticeable, serving as a constant reminder of the embarrassing incident. Moreover, how did he get back last night? Could it be that Gu Fei really carried him back? Lin Qingyan sighed helplessly and, in the end, had to go out and face the world. Gu Fei was sitting on the living room sofa in a relaxed posture, leaning against the backrest with one elbow, and his body slanted. His legs were elegantly crossed, and he was looking down at his phone. To Lin Qingyan¡¯s surprise, there was a chubby little cat sitting on Gu Fei¡¯s lap. It was the same orange cat he encountered in the backyard yesterday. The little orange cat was now nestled with its two paws tucked in, lazily sleeping with its eyes closed. Gu Fei actually owned this chubby orange cat? It was hard to imagine that the man liked such cute little animals, but the atmosphere between the man and the cat was exceptionally harmonious, resembling a beautiful painting. Lin Qingyan couldn¡¯t bear to disturb. It was Gu Fei who noticed him first and asked for him to come over. Lin Qingyan sat beside Gu Fei, politely greeted him with a ¡°good morning,¡± completely avoiding any mention of the events from the previous night. Gu Fei didn¡¯t bring it up either, just stared at the bump on his forehead for a few seconds. ¡°Does it still hurt?¡± Lin Qingyan blushed slightly. ¡°It¡¯s not painful.¡± His attention was drawn to the orange cat in the man¡¯s arms. Bending down, he reached out to pet the cat¡¯s head, his eyes sparkling with affection. ¡°Is this orange cat yours?¡± Perhaps disturbed by the attention, the orange cat lazily opened its eyes and let out a dissatisfied meow. ¡°Found it on the street a month ago,¡± Gu Fei said. Seeing Lin Qingyan¡¯s fondness, he picked up the cat and handed it to him. The young man¡¯s face lit up with an even brighter smile as he held the cat, his eyes filled with gentleness. Speaking to the cat as if talking to a child, his tone exuded warmth and indulgence, like cotton candy. ¡°Little kitty, what¡¯s your name?¡± Gu Fei answered on behalf of the little cat, ¡°Its name is Xiao Ju (Little Orange).¡± Lin Qingyan: ¡°¡­¡± Lin Qingyan: ¡°It¡¯s a really nice name.¡± Xiao Ju, Xiao Ju, simple, straightforward, and a bit rough. It¡¯s already quite an honor that Master Gu condescended to give you a name. Otherwise, just calling you Little Cat would be too embarrassing. Gu Fei¡¯s gaze had long moved away from the phone screen. He was still leaning his head in a lazy posture, watching the young man beside him caressing the cat seriously, with a pleasant smile on his delicate and beautiful face, and his peach blossom eyes were slightly curved. Unknown to him, whether infected or not, the corner of the man¡¯s lips hooked into a faint smile, a subtle expression he himself was unaware of. It wasn¡¯t until Lin Qingyan, almost unintentionally, glanced at him and forgot to avert his gaze that he saw Gu Fei smile for the first time. When the man had no expression, he always exuded a kind of cold and distant feeling, keeping strangers at away. However, this faint smile, like the clearing sky after snow, the spring breeze on the face, was warm and friendly. But before he could get a closer look, the smile disappeared, probably because, he noticed someone openly staring at him. Lin Qingyan nonchalantly look away, continuing to play with the cat. Today, he had matured and he will be no longer the person from yesterday, sneakily watching the man, blushing, and stumbling over words when caught. Gu Fei didn¡¯t stay at home for long before heading to the company. T/N : Feedbacks and suggestions are welcome !!!!! CH 32.2 Lin Qingyan did not plans to go out today. He had other things to do, and after finishing breakfast, he returned to his room to change into a new set of clothes. Surprisingly, when he woke up, he found that the empty wardrobe was now filled with many clothes and shoes, all in his size. Without a doubt, it was the work of Mr Gu. Everything was neatly hung in the wardrobe, leaving Lin Qingyan with no room to refuse. He selected a finely made white shirt, changed into it, and then tidied up his hair in front of the mirror. Then, he took out his phone and downloaded an app ¨C Douya Livestream, the largest live streaming platform in China. Having been given a second chance at life, he still desired to sing, dance, and act. Although initially entering the entertainment industry for survival, gradually he began to relish the feeling of standing on the stage. During the first two years of his debut, he was liked by many fans and stood in the spotlight. He had stood under the spotlight with his fans in the audience cheering him on. They clapped for him, screamed in excitement, and loudly called out his name. At that time, Lin Qingyan felt truly alive. Life took on meaning, and he became more determined and worked harder. It was all for those fans who adored him, for the opportunity to stand on even bigger stages. However, that busy yet beautiful short period seemed like a fleeting dream. Soon enough, scandals about him began to spread like wildfire, fans started to distance themselves, and passers-by insults. No one liked him anymore, and there were no more applause, screams, or calls of his name. He began to fear facing the camera, standing on the stage, afraid of walking in the crowd, afraid of everyone¡¯s gaze¡­ But how could he willingly accept this fate? He refused to be afraid any longer; he was determined to return to the stage. Lin Qingyan¡¯s first thought was to start with livestreaming. T/N here ends with the chapter 32. cheering for Yanyan ~~~~ its okaie to take one step at a time. CH 33.1 Live streaming became popular only in the past two years, and many celebrities often do live streams. Lin Qingyan chose to do live streaming because it¡¯s convenient to operate; you only need one smartphone, and if the live stream room has high popularity, you can also earn money from netizens1netizens ¨C I am going to use this word instead of viewers tips. He is really short of money right now, so of course he wants to give it a try. If he can accumulate some fans, that would be even better. In his past life, he also tried live streaming during his spare time. Actually, he wasn¡¯t very interested in it. Lin Qingyan isn¡¯t a talkative person; mainly, it was because his agent required him to interact with fans frequently. Later, during the worst period when he was heavily criticized, every time he did a live stream, a large number of haters would flood into the room, and the barrage would be full of insults, drowning out the few fans he had At that time, Lin Qingyan could only pretend not to see it and continue to smile and afterward, he never did live streaming again Lin Qingyan directly registered an account. He felt a bit nervous and uneasy inside, but he knew he had to overcome that feeling. He sat in the chair, took a few deep breaths, and then opened the live stream room. A new account with zero fans, he waited for several minutes, but no one entered the live stream room. Strangely, the lack of viewers made him less nervous. Lin Qingyan simply picked up an English textbook from beside him and started reading with his head down. The book was one he had brought from his apartment, covering subjects like English, math, Chinese, and comprehensive subjects, as he had chosen the liberal arts in high school. After not studying for a long time, Lin Qing planned to continue studying and take the college entrance examination. He was so focused on his studies that he didn¡¯t even notice when a dozen or so netizens entered the live stream room. From the perspective of the netizens, they only saw a young man in a white shirt sitting in front of a computer desk, diligently reading the book in front of him. His profile was exquisite and gentle, with long eyelashes drooping slightly, exuding a clean and cold temperament. [? ? ?] [I can¡¯t believe I randomly entered a live stream room and saw such a handsome guy?!] [??? Handsome guy, can you look up at us?] [Just looking at his profile is so good-looking!!! My DNA is trembling!! From now on, I¡¯m your loyal fan!] [Is the handsome guy studying during the live stream???] When Lin Qingyan lifted his head, he saw many barrage messages scrolling in the live stream room. Feeling a bit puzzled, he leaned closer and realized that the number of people in the live stream room had already exceeded a thousand and was still rising rapidly. Lin Qingyan:? ? ? He had only looked at the book for a short while, so what had happened in just ten minutes? Although surprised, he didn¡¯t show much emotion on the surface. He just looked at the screen somewhat dazedly as the barrage rolled even faster: [ It¡¯s so cool! ] [Swoosh, swoosh¡­ I didn¡¯t expect the handsome guy¡¯s full face to be so good-looking. Even with such blurry image quality, his beauty is unstoppable!] [I¡¯m directly proposing to my wife!] [Handsome guy, did you use a landline to film? The image quality is so blurry?!] Although the image quality is blurry, it still carries a hint of beauty. In the scene, a handsome young man with distinct features looked earnestly at the barrage messages for a few seconds before finally speaking, ¡°I didn¡¯t use a landline.¡± Pausing for a movement, he explained: ¡°I bought this second-hand phone for 200 yuan, so the camera quality isn¡¯t good.¡± His tone was serious, and his voice was clean and clear, which was very comforting to listen to. There was a two-second silence in the barrage, followed by collective laughter and goose-like sounds. This was too sincere. What a treasure of a boy! Various netizens began asking questions non-stop, inquiring about his age, height, weight, measurements, whether he had a girlfriend, or if he was in need of a wife, or husband for that matter. Lin Qingyan didn¡¯t expect so many people all of a sudden. He wasn¡¯t good at chatting, and he felt a bit nervous. He selectively answered some questions. He didn¡¯t talk much and wasn¡¯t good at making jokes. In fact, the live stream process was a bit boring, but the netizens found it very enjoyable. I could stare at that face alone for a long time! Moreover, the cute and sincere way the handsome guy answered questions was adorable. When he didn¡¯t speak, he looked cold and distant, like a fairy who didn¡¯t belong to the mortal world. It was quite a contrast. [Do you have any talents to perform Were you reading an English book just now? Can you read a paragraph to us? ] Lin Qingyan hesitated for a moment, then said yes, and added: ¡°But some of my pronunciation may not be very good. You can listen carefully and correct me by the way.¡± [ Why do I have the illusion of taking an English class! ? ] [1+ upstairs] Lin Qingyan found a relatively difficult reading comprehension article, but it wasn¡¯t challenging for him. Despite dropping out of school for so long, he had always been diligent in learning English. It was during his second year since debuting when his popularity was quite good. He was invited to a variety show where he needed to communicate with foreign friends. While other guests could speak fluently, he stumbled over his words, which led to being mocked by haters for a long time. Since then, he always made time to study English, and the results were evident. CH 33.2 On the other side, at Gu¡¯s Group. In the spacious CEO office with floor-to-ceiling windows, Gu Fei stood there. Today, he was wearing a silver-gray shirt and black trousers. The well-tailored clothes accentuated his symmetrical and slender figure, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. With one hand in his pocket, he casually looked at the city scenery outside the floor-to-ceiling window while talking on the phone. It was unclear what the person on the other end of the line said, but his expression darkened slightly ¡°Okay, got it.¡± ¡°I have a meeting now, so I¡¯ll hang up.¡± As soon as Gu Fei hung up the phone, he saw several messages from An Yu coming through on WeChat: ¡°Brother Fei, guess what I just saw?¡± ¡°Hehe, you¡¯ll definitely be interested in this!¡± ¡°Do you want to know? Do you want to know? Do you want to know?¡± Gu Fei glanced at the messages and simply ignored them. He turned around, opened the cigarette case from his desk, selected a cigarette, and bit it between his lips. With a ¡°click,¡± he ignited it with a metal lighter. Leaning slightly against the office desk, Gu Fei lowered his gaze. He took a few drags from the cigarette held between his slender index and middle fingers. Beneath the smoke, his handsome face seemed somewhat weary, with a shadow lingering between his brows. After half a cigarette was gone, An Yu, who had not received a response, sent a few more messages without giving up. He knew that this man would not reply to him after reading the messages, but he still couldn¡¯t help but send them! He tossed a live streaming link over. ¡°Just now, when I was bored scrolling through live streams, guess who I stumbled upon?¡± ¡°The little bunny is streaming! Aren¡¯t you interested? Are you sure you don¡¯t want to take a look?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know, you¡¯ve already clicked on it!¡± 1hehehehe Mr Gu we all know Gu Fei did clicked on it. As soon as he entered, he saw the familiar face however, he picture was a little blurry and the background was the guest room of his villa. The young man on the screen was wearing the white shirt he had personally chosen last night. He was reading English from a book, head bowed. Thank you reading >w CH 34.1 ¡°I am Peter Hodes, a volunteer stem courier¡­¡± The young man¡¯s clear and melodious voice reached the man¡¯s ears through the speaker of his phone. His English pronunciation was standard and fluent, different from his usual speech, carrying a hint of magnetism and a unique charm. Gu Fei looked at the screen and listened quietly and his unhurried way of speaking and calm tone seemed to have a soothing flavor, which gradually calmed down his somewhat depressed mood. Gu Fei wasn¡¯t much of a smoker. He extinguished the cigarette between his fingers in the ashtray and then pulled up a chair to sit in front of his desk. Rarely did he not attend to work but instead focused entirely on watching young man¡¯s live stream on his phone. If his assistant were to come in at this moment, they would surely be very surprised. After Lin Qingyan finished reading an article and looked up at the screen again, he saw many notifications of tips: ¡°Hallelujah sent the broadcaster [Flowers] x10¡± ¡°Strawberry Jam Fried Egg sent the broadcaster [Lollipops] x20¡± ¡°Human High-Quality Female Star sent the broadcaster [Ring] x5¡± [ ¡°Damn, I skipped two English classes just now, and I actually enjoyed listening to someone else read English comprehension questions on a live stream?!¡± ] [1+ upstairs] [Wuwuwu, my little brother is so good at reading English, I can listen to it forever! Keep reading, keep reading! ! ] ¡°Thank you all for your support. However, the student who skipped class just now should still study diligently. You can watch live streams after school.¡± The teenager¡¯s tone was serious yet gentle, with a faint smile playing between his delicate eyebrows and eyes. Many netizens in the live broadcast room who were absent from class or playing with their mobile phones immediately felt the urge to start studying Study! I¡¯ll study for 10,000 years! I¡¯ll study until I drop dead! Even if the universe explodes and the earth is destroyed, I won¡¯t stop studying! 1netizens are too cute in this chapter [Ouch, little brother, please read me another English article. After reading it, I will study all night tonight! ] Lin Qingyan couldn¡¯t help but laugh, and his pale thin lips raised an attractive curve. The audience in the live broadcast room was moved with excitement. He thought for a while and said: ¡°Forget about reading English. How about I sing a song for you instead?¡± [The little brother can sing too?!] [Sing, sing, sing!!!] Lin Qingyan¡¯s singing skills are more professional than his English proficiency and also he has a good voice and has received professional training so, Without much preparation, and without even accompaniment, he cleared his throat with a sip of water and began to sing acapella: ¡°I am a blue whale incarnate as a solitary island, With the largest silhouette, ¡°Fish and shrimp swim by my side, There are also birds resting on my back¡­¡± The soothing rhythm accompanied by the gentle and clear voice of the young man. There weren¡¯t many techniques involved, but his singing was full of stories and emotions. It flowed through the phone¡¯s speakers and into the ears of each listener. Everyone couldn¡¯t help but listen attentively Lin Qingyan only sang one verse, and when he stopped, the barrage that had been motionless began to flood with messages and virtual gifts, all praising how beautiful his singing was and netizens are the best at blowing rainbow farts [Brother Wuwuwu sang this song into my heart] [It doesn¡¯t matter you¡¯re not only good-looking but also you can sing so well and also speak English so well, but I can only babble¡­ wooooooo] [Little brother sings with such sincerity and genuine emotion.] Lin Qingyan stared blankly at the barrage scrolling on the screen. It had been a long time since anyone had praised him so much. During those dark days, no one was willing to listen to his singing seriously and no matter how well he sang. All he received was criticism and mockery. [ 1+ Little brother is so handsome and sings so well. He should debut right where he is! Sister will vote for you every day!] [+ 10086!!! ¡¿ ¡°Tomorrow¡¯s Stars¡±¡­ Lin Qingyan hadn¡¯t had time to think it over when he was surprised by the scene that unfolded next. He didn¡¯t know which extravagant fool was showering him with gifts: 2We all know who this rich fellow is hehehhe Bean sprout 591349852 is given to the anchor [Unicorn] X1 Bean sprout 591349852 is given to the anchor [Super Rocket] X1 Bean sprout 591349852 is given to the anchor [Helicopter] X10 CH 34.2 Lin Qingyan was momentarily speechless, and the viewers in the live stream room were equally shocked. While there had been some gift rewards before, they rarely exceeded a hundred yuan. However, this particular wealthy tycoon, who hadn¡¯t even bothered to change their nickname and was still using the default login name, suddenly sent thousands of yuan worth of gifts, and they were still going. It was truly jaw-dropping Two words: impressive. Three words: envy, ah. One sentence: it¡¯s good to be rich. [Damn it, we¡¯ve caught ourselves a wealthy tycoon who is stupid and rich! ¡¿ [please adopt me and take care of me!!] You rich man, look at me! I only eat six meals a day, and I¡¯m very easy to take care of!!] ¡°This bean sprout 591¡­ my friend, you really don¡¯t need to send anymore, it¡¯s too much! Uh¡­ I have some things to take care of, so let¡¯s end here for today. Goodbye, everyone!¡± Lin Qingyan stammered out, then hurriedly ended the live stream. ¡­He might become the first anchor in history to be scared away by fans sending too many gifts In the CEO¡¯s office on the other side, Mr. Gu hesitated slightly as he set down his phone. His facial expression remained calm, but it revealed an indescribable complexity. He couldn¡¯t understand why he had just acted the way he did. Is the wealthy tycoon mentioned by that netizen the one who extravagantly showered gifts on someone out of foolishness and wealth? Yes, he is The scene just now replayed in Gu Fei¡¯s mind. When the young man was singing, his beautiful eyes were filled with light, so serious and focused that the people couldn¡¯t take their eyes away. Gu Fei had never known that Lin Qingyan liked singing, nor had he ever expected this introverted and shy child to livestream online. In his understanding, children were often camera-shy and wary of attention from others It was such a contradiction. The man¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, and a ripple of emotion stirred in his deep, calm eyes. Seeing that the account he had registered just half an hour ago had grown from zero followers to several thousand followers, and then looking at the five-digit balance in the account¡¯s wallet, Lin Qingyan couldn¡¯t calm down for a long time. Who on earth was so generous and rewarded him with so many gifts? Maybe he really is just a wealthy person who has money but no place to spend it. After calming down, Lin Qingyan set aside this matter and remembered the other thing the netizens mentioned earlier. ¡°Tomorrow¡¯s Stars.¡± Lin Qingyan was deeply impressed by this. Stars of Tomorrow is a talent show imported from overseas, featuring 88 trainees who would compete over several months before eight of them were selected to debut as a group Thank you reading >w CH 35.1 Lin Qingyan searched the internet for information on ¡°Tomorrow¡¯s Stars.¡± Currently, it was in the registration stage, with the deadline set for August 31st. Today was August 29th, so there were only two days left until the deadline. He remembered that the producer invited for this reality show was the top-tier influencer, An Jing, who was also the elder brother of An Nanyi and An Yu. As for the other vocal mentors, songwriting mentors, and dance mentors, they were all well-known singers or popular influencers in the industry. The lineup is indeed very strong. As someone who has come back five years later, Lin Qingyan knew that this talent show would definitely set the internet on fire in the near future. It was a great opportunity right in front of him, and he wanted to seize it. However, as a newcomer without a company or connections, he might not even pass the first round of resume screening. But he still had to give it a try to know for sure. Gu Fei did not work overtime again today. To the surprise of his colleagues, he greeted them coolly with his handsome, impassive face. With a slight nod, he entered the exclusive elevator. The remaining employees exchanged glances. What¡¯s going on? Is Mr. Gu off to save the world again? When Gu Fei returned to the villa, the sky had already darkened. The lights were on inside, and Gu Fei changed his shoes, standing at the entrance hall, his gaze fixed on the sofa in the living room. Lin Qingyan was sitting there, holding a small orange cat in his arms. The bright light above cast a warm glow on the young man as he smiled and played with the kitten, his head lowered. The scene was heartwarming, giving off a sense of tranquility and contentment. Upon hearing footsteps, Lin Qingyan looked up, the gentle smile still on his face. He stood up to greet Gu Fei, speaking in his usual obedient tone, ¡°Brother Fei, you¡¯re back.¡± ¡°Um.¡± Gu Fei¡¯s expression softened considerably. He walked over and handed the paper bag he was carrying to the young man. ¡°This is for you. See if you like it.¡± Lin Qingyan took it with some confusion and looked inside, only to find a high-end smartphone from a well-known brand, the same model as Gu Fei¡¯s phone. It was worth over ten thousand yuan on the market. Why would Gu Fei suddenly give him a phone? Glancing inadvertently at the two-hundred-yuan secondhand phone lying casually on the coffee table, with a crack running across its screen, Lin Qingyan¡¯s lips twitched. He swallowed back the words of refusal before they could be uttered. Alright then. With Gu Fei buying clothes, shoes, and now giving him a phone, how was Lin Qingyan supposed to repay him for spending so much money on him in the future? T/N ¨C baby I know I should not suggest but how about giving yourself to him ?? hmm what do you think dear reader >ow CH 35.2 How about giving myself? 1ahem actually this was the chapter title Lin Qingyan, how could you have such an idea! In Gu Fei¡¯s sight, he could see the young man looking down at his phone with a slightly troubled expression on his face, and holding a chubby Xiao Ju in his arms, and they looked somewhat similar to each other. Equally soft, equally¡­ adorable¡­cute Want to touch. Gu Fei took a half step forward, hesitated for a moment, then reached out and gently touched the young man¡¯s soft black hair as he wished. A barely noticeable satisfied smile tugged at the corner of his lips. Gu Fei said, ¡°What I give you, you¡¯re not allowed to refuse, understand?¡± Lin Qingyan nodded along with his intentions, then tilted his head slightly to look up at the man who was half a head taller than him. Subconsciously, he asked, ¡°What if it¡¯s from someone else?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Gu Fei remained silent for two seconds, then gently ruffled the young man¡¯s hair before letting go. He spoke in a tone similar to coaxing a child, ¡°From someone else, no because they might have ulterior motives towards you, you know?¡± Lin Qingyan: ¡°¡­Understood.¡± Why did that sound right, yet not entirely right? The real Gu Fei, with ulterior motives, remained calm and composed, ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°Why aren¡¯t you wearing the new clothes I bought for you?¡± The man¡¯s gaze swept over the young man, who was still dressed in a loose short-sleeved T-shirt and faded jeans. Lin Qingyan replied, ¡°I¡¯m not going out, so I just wore whatever.¡± Gu Fei said, ¡°You would look good in a white shirt.¡± Lin Qingyan looked at him without knowing why. Gu Fei¡¯s eyes swept over Lin Qingyan, and his deep magnetic voice contained a hint of teasing, ¡°Nothing, I¡¯ll go to my room to change first.¡± after saying that, he turned and headed upstairs. Lin Qingyan, who was holding the Xiao Ju, was left standing there blankly actually, he had indeed worn a white shirt during his livestream today, but he changed out of it after the broadcast ended. ¡°Meow~¡± Lin Qingyan gently tapped the fluffy head of the orange cat and whispered softly, ¡°Xiao Ju, your owner¡¯s thoughts are really hard to guess. Do you know what he¡¯s thinking?¡± Xiao Ju looked at him with round, innocent eyes, completely clueless. Besides meowing, it didn¡¯t know anything else. Xiao Ju: meow Lin Qingyan: Meow Xiao Ju: meow Lin Qingyan: Meow 2in original it was they communicated back and forth which was little bleak The Butler Shen saw this scene when he came out of the kitchen. He was really a simple-minded child he thought and he couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Young Master Lin, did Mr. Gu come back just now? He¡¯s getting ready to wash up and have dinner.¡± ¡°Okay, let me help you.¡± Lin Qingyan put Xiao Ju down and followed Butler Shen to the dining room to help with carrying the dishes and set the bowls and chopsticks. The more Butler Shen looked at him, the more he found this child pleasing to the eye. Although he was reserved and spoke little, he was obedient and sensible. He also had a clean and clear temperament, somewhat resembling Mr. Gu in this regard. He originally thought that anyone chosen and brought home by Mr. Gu must be someone remarkable. However, he didn¡¯t expect this child to be so simple, without any hidden motive. During the meal, Lin Qingyan was a little absent-minded. He was still thinking about the talent show and hesitating whether to tell Gu Fei about it. But how should he explain it? He is an ordinary person who dropped out of school for two years to work outside and with no experience in singing or dancing, suddenly participating in a talent show and aspiring to become a star seemed like a fantasy. Should he tell or not? Or it¡¯s best to wait until the resume screening passes. If you don¡¯t pass, you won¡¯t even be qualified for the interview, and it will be useless to talk about it. ¡°Why don¡¯t you eat? Doesn¡¯t the food suit your appetite?¡± Gu Fei put down the bowl and chopsticks and looked at the boy opposite him who was biting his chopsticks with a troubled expression. He couldn¡¯t help but tease him: ¡°If you bite the chopsticks again, they will break.¡± Lin Qingyan immediately released the chopstick, feeling somewhat embarrassed as he set down his chopsticks neatly. He placed his hands properly on his thighs, his fair and handsome cheeks slightly flushed. His hesitant expression resembled that of a student who had gotten into trouble and was about to confess to their parents. Forget it, just say it. ¡°Brother Fei, I want to tell you something.¡± ¡°Humm?¡± Gu Fei looked at the young man¡¯s expression with interest, and already guessing what he wanted to say. ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask me to think about what I want to do? Have you heard of ¡®Tomorrow¡¯s Stars¡¯? It¡¯s a talent show.¡± After saying this, Lin Qingyan seemed a lot calmer. He looked into the man¡¯s eyes and said seriously, ¡°I want to sign up.¡± Looking into the young man¡¯s earnest and clear eyes, Gu Fei remained expressionless on the surface, but his heart was stirred. He had thought that the confession would be about something related to the livestream. hmmm participating in a talent show¡­ CH 36 Lin Qingyan sat on the sofa in the office, still feeling somewhat unreal. The place where he was sitting now was the office of the general manager of Yihua Entertainment, and the person sitting opposite him was the general manager, Manager Lu Sheng. Gu Fei sat beside him. Yihua Entertainment is a well-known name in the industry, a top entertainment company in China. It has nurtured talented actors and actresses, as well as top-tier idol celebrities. It¡¯s a company that many young people aspiring for fame are eager to join, willing to go to great lengths to get in. Lin Qingyan still remembered that the winner of the first place in ¡°Tomorrow¡¯s Stars¡± debuted under Yihua Entertainment, the company¡¯s trainee named Lu Yuqi. He had quite a deep impression of this person. What he didn¡¯t expect, however, was that Gu Fei turned out to be the big boss of Yihua Entertainment and this top entertainment company was owned by the Gu Group. He had never paid attention to this before. Lu Sheng looked at the young man sitting opposite him calmly. The young man noticed his gaze and politely smiled back. With rosy lips, white teeth, and distinctive features, the young man¡¯s facial features were exquisite yet full of vitality. His smile was both youthful and sunny, making people feel comfortable. In terms of appearance alone, he was indeed an outstanding candidate. No matter how outstanding his appearance is, he wouldn¡¯t be brought here personally by Master Gu, right? Lu Sheng and Gu Fei are cousins, and after so many years of being together, who doesn¡¯t know that Master Gu is cold and indifferent, showing no interest in either men or women, and has never treated anyone specially. So, what exactly is the relationship between this young man named Lin Qingyan and him? Lu Sheng clicked his tongue, raised his eyebrows at Gu Fei who was calm across from him, and said jokingly: ¡°I say, Master Gu, where did you pick up this one? Not bad, quite a rare find.¡± Despite their superior-subordinate relationship, Lu Sheng and Gu Fei interact more like friends. After all, they are cousins who grew up together. There aren¡¯t many people who dare to tease Mr. Gu, and Lu Sheng is one of them. Gu Fei could tell from the look in his eyes that his cousin was harboring some mischievous thoughts. He didn¡¯t bother to explain and simply ignored it, saying, ¡°I explained everything to you on the phone. I¡¯ll give him one of the interview slots in the audition and find a suitable agent to him.¡± ¡°Sure, no problem. I¡¯ll make sure to handle everything as you instructed, Mr. Gu,¡± Lu Sheng replied. Then, he reached out his hand to Lin Qingyan with a smile, ¡°Lin Qingyan, welcome to Yihua Entertainment. You¡¯ll definitely have a bright future following along with Brother Lu.¡± Lin Qingyan stood up and shook his hand, ¡°Thank you, Brother Lu. I¡¯ll work hard.¡± Gu Fei looked at the young man in front of him, his clear eyes were bright, and his smile was shy but confident. This kid always blushed and was shy in front of him, but he was generous and calm in front of others. Gu Fei had to return to a meeting at Gu Group and didn¡¯t stay long. Before leaving, he gave a few words of instruction to Lu Sheng. Under Lu Sheng¡¯s teasing gaze, he turned back to Lin Qingyan and said, ¡°Stay here and get familiar with the environment. I¡¯ll come to pick you up for lunch. Is that okay?¡± Lin Qingyan nodded obediently, ¡°Okay, Brother Fei, see you later.¡± Lu Sheng shook his head beside them, feeling like the world was about to change. He seriously wondered if he was hallucinating or having some kind of illusion. When did Master Gu become so gentle and considerate towards others? Even as his close cousin, he had never enjoyed such treatment. ¡°See you later, Brother Fei~¡± Lu Sheng echoed Lin Qingyan¡¯s words and waved to Gu Fei. However, all he received in return was a cold back, not even a glance. Tsk¡­ double standard dog. 1its was ¡°hypocrite¡± here but i thought go with the internet slang Only Lin Qingyan and Lu Sheng were left in the office. Lu Sheng turned his attention to Lin Qingyan and looked at him with a half-smile, ¡°Young man, how about we sit down and have a chat first?¡± Lin Qingyan nodded and sat back down. ¡°Manager Lu, you can just call me Qingyan.¡± Being called ¡°young man¡± always felt awkward to him. Even though he was only 19 years old, his mental age felt more like 24. ¡°Um¡­Qing Yan.¡± Lu Sheng still looked at the handsome young man opposite him with an unclear look. The young man pursed his lips and smiled at him. He didn¡¯t feel awkward or nervous, which was a bit interesting. Lin Qingyan could probably guess Lu Sheng¡¯s inner thoughts at this time, ¡°Manager Lu, is there anything you¡¯d like to ask me?¡± Lu Sheng did indeed have a lot of gossip he wanted to inquire about however, hee wasn¡¯t someone who liked to pry into others¡¯ business, but there were too many rumors and gossip in the entertainment industry, and it was different when the protagonist of these rumors was the famous Mr. Gu. He cleared his throat and smiled warmly, trying to appear friendly. ¡°If you don¡¯t mind, could you tell me about your relationship with Gu Fei? How do you know each other?¡± Confronted with this question, Lin Qingyan was at a loss for how to respond. He could say that Gu Fei was a friend, but that didn¡¯t quite fit. Gu Fei seemed more like an elder to him, treating him with the care and affection typically reserved for a child. Despite only knowing each other for two days, Lin Qingyan felt a deep sense of familiarity and trust towards Gu Fei, as if they had been acquainted for a long time. He couldn¡¯t understand, so he didn¡¯t answer Lu Sheng¡¯s question directly. Instead, he reassured him, ¡°Manager Lu, I understand your concerns. However, in the near future, I will prove that Yihua Entertainment won¡¯t regret signing me.¡± The young man¡¯s tone was earnest, and his slightly na?ve yet beautiful face exuded a sense of maturity and confidence from within. Lu Sheng was in a daze, as if he had already seen the superstar shining brightly on the stage in the future. He laughed heartily and couldn¡¯t help but look at Lin Qingyan with a hint of appreciation in his eyes. People who have the courage to say such things are either too conceited or really have the ability. Lu Sheng is willing to believe that it is the latter. After all, anyone caught Gu Fei¡¯s attention shouldn¡¯t be an ordinary person. Just now, he really thought that this kid was just a good-looking vase. wondering how he managed to earn Gu Fei¡¯s favor and thinking he might be trying to take a back door into the entertainment industry to make quick money. After all, this kind of thing is very common in this circle. Lu Sheng smiled. ¡°In that case, I can only look forward to your performance.¡± ¡°Thank you, Manager Lu.¡± Lin Qingyan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Despite appearing calm on the surface, his inner thoughts were not as composed as they seemed In fact, he really had no intention of using Gu Fei¡¯s relationship to go through the back door. He remembered last night when he mentioned his intention to participate in the talent show, Gu Fei¡¯s reaction was not as puzzled or questioning as he had imagined. Gu Fei didn¡¯t even ask him why. The reasons he had prepared in advance didn¡¯t come in handy. When he voiced his intention, Gu Fei fell silent for a moment, his handsome brows furrowing slightly, before he asked, ¡°You¡¯re still young. Don¡¯t you want to continue your studies?¡± This reaction was very similar to that of a worried elder. In fact, Lin Qingyan had also thought about this question. He replied somewhat hesitantly, ¡°I do want to continue studying, but learning doesn¡¯t necessarily have to be in school. I can just study on my own.¡± He became less confident, and his voice grew softer. ¡°Do you think that¡¯s okay?¡± Taking the college entrance examination and going to university was meant to compensate for regrets from his past life, but he wanted to debut, to stand on stage, to go further along this path. This was his eternal goal. He didn¡¯t want to miss this opportunity. Thank you reading >w