Chapter 4 The Protagonist Uke and Four Suitors IV

Chapter 4: The Protagonist Uke and His Four Suitors (Part Four)

"Hello, it was too dark earlier, I didn't notice. You're a celebrity, right?"

Shu Xian quickly tried to get closer to him, so he could later set him up with Li Wu.

"Heh, hello. Yes, I've sung a few songs and been in a few films."

Jian Fang nodded with a smile.

"Wow, you're really amazing, winning the Best Actor award at such a young age."

"Your voice is so nice too."

"And you're so handsome, truly a talented actor and an idol."

Shu Xian was in full flattery mode.

In the author's world, every protagonist was top-tier. He just had to lay it on thick.

Jian Fang's lips curled slightly. His charm was as potent as ever.

Hmph, this person was just like all the others.

Boring.

"Um... are you alone? Do you want to go to the haunted house together?"

Shu Xian had been texting Li Wu but got no reply.

He thought he should buy some time. If Jian Fang left, who knew when Li Wu would get another chance to meet him?

It would just slow down his mission.

"Sure."

Jian Fang agreed with a nod. He was alone anyway. Today, he'd just give this little fan a treat.

Hearing Jian Fang agree, Shu Xian let out a happy sigh.

"Huh? That happy?"

_Little fans are so easily satisfied_, he thought.

"Of course! You're a big star."

Shu Xian's sincere gaze made Jian Fang feel a bit embarrassed.

"Let's go, to the haunted house."

Jian Fang pulled up his mask.

Although he was happy and wanted to laugh out loud, he had to maintain his aloof persona.

Inside the haunted house.

"Woo woo woo..."

The deep, dark haunted house was pitch black, with the intermittent sound of a woman crying.

A row of red lanterns hung overhead, their flames flickering ominously.

"If you're scared, you can hold onto me."

Jian Fang didn't want his little fan to get scared and start crying.

"I'm fine, not scared."

Shu Xian was excited. As a kid, the orphanage backed up against a row of graves, and he'd often sneak out to play there in the middle of the night.

What was there to fear in this little haunted house?

"Jie jie jie..."

"Woo woo woo..."

"Ying ying ying..."

Several eerie sounds echoed, mixed with a woman's low murmurs.

A large hand grabbed his hand.

Shu Xian glanced back. Jian Fang was wearing a mask, so he couldn't see his expression.

"Hold on to me. I'll protect you; don't be afraid."

Jian Fang spoke first.

Ahead were several branching paths. _Holding hands was a good idea—less trouble if they got separated._

Shu Xian nodded at him.

Although Jian Fang said he'd protect him, Shu Xian led the way the entire time.

Occasionally, Shu Xian even had to pause and wait for him.

Every now and then, bloody hands reached out from the left and right, but they didn't bother him much.

He could tell Jian Fang was pretty scared, his forehead sweating.

"Are you okay?"

Shu Xian patted his shoulder.

"I'm fine, just a bit hot."

Jian Fang let go of his hand, acting calm as he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

He forced himself to walk faster, wanting to get out quickly.

_Tsk tsk tsk, still putting on a brave face?_

Oh well, for Li Wu's happiness!

Shu Xian ran forward, grabbed his hand, and covered his eyes with his other hand.

"Don't look, just hold onto me. We'll be at the exit soon."

"If anything touches you, don't be scared. It's all fake."

The moment Shu Xian's words were out, Jian Fang responded,

"Mm."

He gave up the pretense of being tough and slowly followed Shu Xian's guidance.

His little fan's hand was so small, covering his eyes as if to comfort him.

Holding that small hand actually felt a bit reassuring.

He must give the little fan a personalized autograph later.

And gift him a set of sexy photobooks—he’d probably go crazy with joy, right?

Maybe even give him a bonus perk, like adding him on WeChat.

Mm, the little fan is really lucky today.

Soon, the two walked out of the haunted house.

Jian Fang secretly swore to tear down this haunted house someday.

"Brother."

Li Wu called out to Shu Xian, his gaze sweeping over their clasped hands.

Hah, things are moving pretty fast?

In his past life, he and Jian Fang had met at the haunted house exit. Unexpectedly, it was still the same in this life.

Though the timing was delayed, they still met.

Li Wu’s eyes darkened slightly—there was still something he needed to verify.

He hadn’t expected his brother to meet Jian Fang.

But it seemed his brother didn’t know, which likely meant he wasn’t reborn.

"Li Wu!"

Great, the protagonist uke has finally appeared!

Shu Xian let go of Jian Fang’s hand and walked toward Li Wu.

Pulling him over to Jian Fang, he said, "This is my younger brother, Li Wu."

Then, turning to Li Wu, he introduced, "This is the big star, Jian Fang."

"You two chat for a bit. I’m going to use the restroom."

Without waiting for a reply from either, Shu Xian turned and slipped away.

"006, what’s my next task?"

Shu Xian bought an ice cream, found a bench, and sat down to eat it leisurely.

"The next task is: out of jealousy that Li Wu knows a big star, you snatch away all the merchandise Jian Fang gives Li Wu."

"Mm, that shouldn’t be too hard."

Whew~

Today’s tasks are pretty much done!

Shu Xian happily ate his ice cream while swinging his legs.

So carefree.

"Brother, why did you leave me alone with a stranger?"

A cold voice from behind startled Shu Xian.

Did their time together end so soon?

Shu Xian turned awkwardly, "Uh… Li Wu, sorry, I got lost…"

Li Wu didn’t speak, just stared at him quietly.

Was it because Shu Xian knew something that he left him with Jian Fang?

"I’m sorry…"

Shu Xian gently tugged at his sleeve, feeling a bit unnerved under Li Wu’s gaze.

After a long silence, Li Wu suddenly spoke.

"Brother, would you lie to me?"

"Huh? No, of course not."

Shu Xian looked at him, puzzled. This kid was really unsettling.

"If Brother lies to me, can I punish him?"

Deep, penetrating eyes stared at him as if trying to see through his soul.

Shu Xian couldn’t help but shiver. The protagonist uke was really intimidating.

"No, I won’t lie to you, Li Wu, little brother."

Shu Xian quickly assured him.

He couldn’t stand that gaze any longer, so he pretended to ruffle Li Wu’s hair, then slid his hand down to cover his eyes.

"Sorry, Brother. Did I scare you?"

"If Brother doesn’t lie to me, I won’t get angry."

Li Wu removed the hand covering his eyes and gently played with it.

A gentle, doting smile spread across his face.

This kid… has split personalities?

His expression changed so fast. Shu Xian had really been scared just now, wuwuwu.

"Wuwuwu, 006, I’m scared. I want to claim work injury compensation."

"Wuwuwu, Host, I’m scared too. Who do I claim it from?"

After playing all morning, they were tired, and they had also met the Protagonist Gong.

They headed home.

In the car.

"Brother, do you like that celebrity?" Li Wu asked.

"Not really. Do you like him?"

*That's your future husband*, Shu Xian thought, looking at him.

"I only like you, brother."

Li Wu also looked at him, his gaze a bit too intense.

"Watch the road while you're driving."

Shu Xian couldn't quite handle his stare. Is Li Wu a total bro-con?

Shu Xian felt he shouldn't be too nice to him lately; otherwise, his future tasks as the villainous sidekick would be harder to pull off.

Neither of them said another word, and Shu Xian closed his eyes, feigning sleep.