Chapter 25 The Protagonist Uke and Four Suitors XXV

Chapter 25: The Protagonist Uke and the Four Suitors (Part 25)

When Shu Xian woke up, it was already afternoon.

"006, this is the most restful sleep I've had in this world."

"Oh, really?"

And who was it that slept until noon every day before?

"Of course. What should I eat today?"

Shrugging off 006's sarcasm, Shu Xian was in an excellent mood today.

For his brunch, he'd have some hearty but easy-on-the-stomach dishes~

"Ding!"

Shu Xian took out his phone and glanced at it. What did Gu Tingyuan want?

"What's up?"

"I'm broke. Could you take me out for a meal?"

Hey, Gu Tingyuan really knew how to pick his timing.

He was leaving in a couple of days, so he really should return the black card to him.

"Sure, I haven't eaten either."

"Pick what you want to eat? It's on me."

Gu Tingyuan wasn't so bad when he wasn't being awful.

He'd treat him to a meal as thanks for not tormenting him.

"You're being this nice? Did something good happen, Shushu?"

"Mhm, you could say that."

"Text me the address when you decide. I'm hungry too."

Shu Xian just wanted to eat now. Hungry, hungry.

"I'll come pick you up."

"Forget it, I'll go myself. You're too far from me."

That would mean waiting over ten more minutes.

"Shushu, I'm right downstairs at your place. Come down quickly."

Shu Xian looked out the window. Gu Tingyuan waved at him.

Sure enough, he was there. That crafty Gu Tingyuan even knew he'd be awake around this time.

Shu Xian washed up quickly and went downstairs.

"After you, Young Master Shushu."

Gu Tingyuan opened the passenger door for him.

"Thanks."

Shu Xian accepted cheerfully. The main protagonist gong was opening the car door for him.

"What are we eating?"

Shu Xian asked after fastening his seatbelt.

"Going to a private kitchen you need a reservation for."

Gu Tingyuan said mysteriously.

"Oh? Don't tell me it's one of those places that looks good but tastes bad."

Picking a disappointing restaurant is the most annoying thing.

"Don't worry, you'll definitely like it."

"Okay."

Bored, Shu Xian leaned against the seat, propping his head up to look at him, lost in thought.

"Hey, we're friends, right?"

"Yeah, why?"

Not only friends, he wanted to get even closer to Shu Xian.

"Can you help keep an eye on Li Wu more in the future?"

"You probably know his situation: he just inherited such a huge fortune."

"He's only nineteen, still like a kid. Can you help him out more?"

Gu Tingyuan, who was stopped at a red light, turned to look at him, pondering why Shu Xian was saying these things.

"Why don't you help him, and want me to?"

"I don't know how, and you're more knowledgeable. You're the financial big shot always in the news, you're more capable."

Shu Xian mixed praise with flattery, instantly pleasing Gu Tingyuan.

"Shushu really has a discerning eye, spotting my excellence right away."

"Shushu, want to give it a try?"

"Stop fooling around, the light's green."

Shu Xian pushed his head back to face forward.

"Haha, if Shushu wants me to help, then I'll help."

Gu Tingyuan was inwardly pleased. Shu Xian must think he's very reliable to ask for his help.

Li Wu probably isn't seen as very capable in Shu Xian's eyes.

Mature men really have more charm.

"Alright, thanks."

With Gu Tingyuan's help, Shu Xian felt much more at ease.

"No need to thank me."

"Gu Tingyuan."

"What's up, Shushu?"

"Sometimes I think you're really nice, you know."

Shu Xian tilted his head to look at him.

Was it because they all sensed he was about to leave that everyone was being so nice to him?

"I'm only nice to Shushu."

"Thanks a lot."

...

"How is it?"

They had just sat down when the dishes were served. Gu Tingyuan watched him take a bite of the beef.

"Mm, it's really good."

Tender, juicy, and perfect with rice.

"I'm glad you like it. Eat more. I can bring you here anytime in the future."

Gu Tingyuan put more food into his bowl.

"Thank you."

"Don't turn down my thanks. I just really want to thank you."

In his previous life, aside from the orphanage director, Shu Xian's coworkers were all just trying to one-up each other. He never really had any true friends.

Even though he came to this world to complete the Villainous Sidekick mission, everyone treated him so well.

There wasn't much he could do in return, except thank them.

"What's wrong? You've been saying thank you all day."

It was starting to make him feel a bit uneasy.

"It's nothing. I just haven't had many sincere friends, so I want to cherish and appreciate the ones I have now."

"You have me now. I'll be your best friend."

And lover, Gu Tingyuan thought to himself.

Shu Xian was being a bit sentimental today, maybe not the best time for a confession.

He'd wait a little longer, let Shu Xian get used to his presence first.

"Where do you want to go later?"

"To the mall. I want to buy gifts for my parents. Their anniversary is coming up."

When the time comes for him to leave, his parents will probably be the most heartbroken.

Shu Xian didn't dare to think about it further.

"Host, even if we hadn't come, the original host would have died anyway."

"Without us coming to complete the mission, this small world would collapse."

"So, you can only be their family for one short lifetime. At least they got to experience some happiness during that time."

006 sensed Shu Xian's emotions and comforted him.

"Yeah, I understand."

After eating their fill, Shu Xian and Gu Tingyuan arrived at the mall.

"What do you think of this pair of rings?"

Shu Xian picked up an exquisite pair of rings and asked.

"Mm, not bad. They're pretty."

Gu Tingyuan looked at him, imagining a day when he and Shu Xian would come to buy rings together.

It would probably be just like this.

Shu Xian would look at him with a bright smile, asking if they looked good.

"You two can try them on."

The salesgirl at the counter suggested.

"They're for my parents!"

"Hey, Shushu, she must have mistaken us for a couple because we look so good together."

"Get away from me."

Shu Xian put a few meters between them. Gu Tingyuan seized every opportunity to flirt.

The salesgirl was quite perceptive.

Seeing that Shu Xian couldn't decide which one to choose, she suggested again.

"You and your friend can try on the styles to see which one looks better."

"Your hands are quite delicate; you could try the women's style."

"Okay, that works."

Shu Xian nodded. There were too many styles, and he was getting overwhelmed.

"Gu Tingyuan, you try this one on."

Shu Xian handed him the men's ring and prepared to try on the women's one himself.

"Wait, let me help you put it on. Wearing it on this finger shows the style better."

Gu Tingyuan picked up the women's style ring and looked at him affectionately as he slid it onto his finger.

That look gave Shu Xian goosebumps.

"Alright, now it's your turn, Shushu, to put one on me."

Gu Tingyuan handed him the men's ring.

"Stop being so extra, you can put it on yourself."

"No, you have to immerse yourself in the experience to really see which one looks better."

"Fine, fine."

Old but crafty.

Shu Xian took the ring and put it on for him, and Gu Tingyuan grinned like he'd just gotten married.

"Stop smiling, someone might think you're actually getting married."

"Hehe, Shushu, I'm going to keep this video safe and sound."

???

"Are you crazy? We're just trying on rings, what are you filming for?"

Shu Xian reached out to snatch it, but Gu Tingyuan dodged.

So sneaky—he actually had the sales assistant film them trying on the rings.

"Hey, don't post that anywhere."

"Be nice to me, and I won't post it."

Gu Tingyuan grinned smugly.

Fine, whatever.

After all, he'll be leaving in a couple of days.

"I'll take this pair. A new set, please."

"Sure, you can pay over here."

The sales assistant wrapped them up.

Gu Tingyuan also quietly bought the rings they had just tried on. It would be meaningful to give them to Shu Xian once he finally won him over!