Chapter 8 The Protagonist Uke and Four Suitors VIII

Chapter 8: The Protagonist (the Uke) and the Four Suitors (Part Eight)

"My little fan, I came to see you."

Jian Fang took off his mask and greeted him.

He'd dressed up carefully to meet his little fan.

But in Shu Xian's eyes, it was a bit over the top.

With his sunglasses and gaudy clothes, and holding a bouquet.

Anyone would think he was here for a date.

It was hard to even look at.

"You're here."

Shu Xian invited him in.

"Brother?"

Did brother actually call Jian Fang over?

Does brother even have his contact information?

Hmph, this Jian Fang really knows how to charm brother.

Li Wu was so angry his teeth itched, but he couldn't make a scene.

He wanted to leave a mature and dependable impression in front of his brother.

"Hello, make yourselves at home."

Jian Fang raised a hand to greet the other two.

His tone suggested that, even a celebrity is just an ordinary person, no need to be too formal.

Hmph, 'make yourselves at home'? Does he think he's the host now?

Fu Yichen had taken an instant dislike to the man since he walked through the door.

His attire was showy and his demeanor was arrogant.

Fu Yichen shook his head. What kind of people were these around Shu Xian?

Shu Xian seemed so naive, he could easily be deceived. He had to protect him.

"Feeling better?"

Jian Fang held out the bouquet to him.

"Yeah, much better. Thank you for the flowers."

Shu Xian took them, lowered his head to smell them. They were quite fragrant.

Hehe, this was actually the first time in his life he'd received flowers.

Shu Xian felt he should mark the occasion.

He took out his phone, snapped a few photos, then carefully placed the flowers on the bedside table.

Does the little fan like them that much?

This pleased Jian Fang.

The little fan must really like him, to treasure a gift so much.

The thought of his little fan sleeping with a merch pillow made him feel a hint of shyness.

So brother likes flowers?

Li Wu wanted to throw that annoying bouquet away right now and replace it with one he bought himself.

That Jian Fang was smiling so smugly. He probably thought a single bouquet could win brother's heart.

Hmph.

For a moment, each of them was lost in their own thoughts.

Only Shu Xian happily fiddled with the flowers.

"Host, time to work."

The three protagonists were staring straight at 006's host. 006 couldn't help but remind him.

Were they thinking about how to eliminate the host?

How terrifying.

"Oh, right, I almost got distracted by the flowers."

Forgot about the main task.

"Um, little brother, could you push me to the attending doctor's office?"

"I have something to ask the doctor."

"What's wrong, brother?"

"Are you feeling unwell?"

Li Wu leaned in and touched his forehead.

"I'm fine, I just want to ask about something else."

Shu Xian removed his hand. He didn't have a cold, why check his forehead?

The other two also looked at him with concern.

"I'm fine, it's just some private matter I need to ask the doctor about."

Shu Xian told the other two.

After Li Wu pushed Shu Xian to the doctor's office, Shu Xian found an excuse to send him back to the ward.

Shu Xian winked at the nurse.

The nurse flashed him an 'okay' sign, then walked out, closing the doctor's office door behind her.

"Do you have any questions?"

He hadn't missed the patient's earlier interaction with the nurse.

He didn't think this patient had any real questions.

Hehe, thinking about the three people locked in the ward.

Shu Xian was in a great mood.

"Doctor, how long will it take for my leg to heal?"

"Ten days to a couple weeks, at least."

"Ah, that long?"

Well, it takes a hundred days for muscles and bones to heal.

Ten days to half a month it is, then.

Shu Xian idly touched this and looked at that.

He only sheepishly withdrew his hand when he sensed someone watching him.

"Hehe, sorry, Doctor, I was just a bit curious."

"If you have no further questions, you can leave."

The doctor was giving him the boot.

That wouldn't do; he couldn't go back yet.

"Actually, Doctor, I wanted to ask if you're seeing anyone."

This doctor looked to be around 25, probably single.

He'd use flirting as an excuse to stall for time.

"What? Do you like me, or are you trying to set me up?"

He didn't expect the doctor to be so direct.

He thought the doctor would brush it off, and he was even prepared to persuade him.

This caught Shu Xian completely off guard.

"006, quick, help me think of how to answer."

"Host, introduce Li Wu to him, let them fight over him."

"That's a great suggestion. Don't bring it up again."

The four of them are already competing fiercely enough; dragging this doctor into it would just be harming him.

"Then how about you introduce yourself to him, Host."

"The mission allows the host to date."

What a terrible idea.

"I'm straight, okay?"

If it were a female doctor, he might consider it.

"Host, you're leaving after the mission anyway. Trying it out wouldn't hurt."

006 didn't believe the host was straight; he looked very much like a bottom.

There's that saying: straight guys don't realize they're gay until they meet a guy they like.

"But wouldn't that be deceiving someone's feelings?"

He didn't want to be a heartbreaker.

"You can start as friends. If you don't like him, just stay friends."

Shu Xian nodded; that seemed somewhat reasonable.

Although he was straight, he wasn't opposed to same-sex relationships.

Not to mention, as someone who had been single his whole life, he'd never experienced romance.

Wuwu, he heard relationships are all sweet.

"Yes, I quite like you, Doctor. Can we be friends?"

Shu Xian looked up and asked.

"Heh, friends aren't necessary, but being boyfriends is possible. Are you willing?"

The attending doctor looked to be about 195 cm tall. Even sitting, he towered over Shu Xian. With one lean forward, Shu Xian was completely enveloped by him.

The pressure was overwhelming.

"Ah... ah?"

"006, what does he mean?"

Does he want to date him?

That's way too fast.

"Host, agree to it!"

006 excitedly thumped its own components. The doctor was pulling a 'forced love' trope on his host.

"No way, don't get me into trouble."

Wanting to be together so quickly, not even willing to be friends first—definitely not a good person.

"No."

Shu Xian directly refused.

"No? You asked if I was single, didn't you want to be with me?"

"Well... you're just too fast."

Shu Xian reached out to push him away but couldn't budge him.

The attending physician was standing way too close to him.

"Heh, never been in a relationship?"

The man chuckled with a hint of teasing.

"Who... who says I haven't? I've been with over a dozen people."

Shu Xian bristled, annoyed at being mocked for his lack of romantic experience.

"Hah, you're quite adorable."

Mo Sen pulled down his mask and laughed heartily, gently ruffling Shu Xian's bristly hair.

This little patient was rather cute.

Shu Xian was stunned by the face revealed beneath the mask. He had thought only the main characters were the most attractive.

Unexpectedly, this NPC was just as hot, not one bit less attractive than them.

His features were exquisitely sculpted, with gentle eyes that seemed to draw one into a dazzling galaxy with just a glance.

His nose was elegantly straight, and his thin lips had a beautiful shape. The upward curve of his mouth added a touch of noble defiance to his demeanor.

"You're really good-looking."

Aside from the main characters, this was the most attractive person he had ever seen.