Chapter 104
Wen Jiafei lowered his head slightly. Shen Shuyu’s gaze naturally fell on the back of his neck. Wen Jiafei’s hair had grown a bit long, covering the gland, but because his head was lowered, half of the gland was exposed.
Shen Shuyu had seen it during the Survival War; there were scars from old injuries that looked shocking. But looking at it today, perhaps because of the examination, the gland appeared slightly red. It looked quite pitiful.
Shen Shuyu thought this, and he said it. “Your gland is so red. Is it okay?”
Wen Jiafei turned his head to look at him. He wanted to say something, but seeing the concern on Shen Shuyu’s face, he swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue.
He coughed lightly. “It’s fine.”
Shen Shuyu nodded, his eyes drifting to the back of Wen Jiafei’s neck again. But since Wen Jiafei was facing him, he couldn’t see.
Wen Jiafei sensed his intention. After some thought, he chose his words carefully. “Don’t you know you shouldn’t look at other people’s glands casually?”
Although glands were exposed at the back of the neck, they were actually very private. Apart from family and doctors, usually only partners stared at them. So, ordinarily, people would intentionally or unintentionally avoid looking at each other’s necks to prevent awkward situations.
Shen Shuyu blinked, realizing his mistake.
Even though he had been in this world for a while, he often forgot these nuances.
He looked at Wen Jiafei’s face, his gaze drifting to his ears. Unsurprisingly, they were red again.
Shen Shuyu laughed quietly. “Listen to the lecture, listen to the lecture.”
Changing the subject awkwardly, Shen Shuyu turned away. Wen Jiafei watched Shen Shuyu fleeing the conversation, took a slow breath, and lowered his head to focus on the class.
After a morning of classes, Shen Shuyu felt sore all over. He walked side-by-side with Wen Jiafei toward the back door. “Is Auntie better?”
Wen Jiafei hummed. “I visited her after the exam yesterday. She was lucid for a while.”
She even spoke to him.
Shen Shuyu turned to look at Wen Jiafei. The guy was usually taciturn and rarely showed emotion, but right now, Shen Shuyu could see ‘melancholy’ written on his face.
He raised his hand and patted Wen Jiafei’s shoulder reassuringly. “It’s okay. Being lucid is a good sign. When I have time this Saturday, I’ll go with you to see Auntie. She’ll be happy to know you made a friend.”
Wen Jiafei pressed his lips together. “Mn.”
Shen Shuyu smiled. “By the way, are you still working at the bar this weekend?”
“Mn, there’s an event recently,” Wen Jiafei replied.
Shen Shuyu said “Oh,” then asked, “Why is Shen Xili there too?”
Wen Jiafei replied, “Part-time job.”
Shen Shuyu asked, “Has no one come looking for him?”
Wen Jiafei stopped walking. Shen Shuyu paused doubtfully and turned to look at him. “Why did you stop?”
Wen Jiafei’s gaze rested on Shen Shuyu’s face. His Adam’s apple bobbed. “You like him?”
“Where is your mind going!” Shen Shuyu was shocked. “What nonsense are you spouting!”
Wen Jiafei clearly didn’t believe him. Shen Shuyu said, “I was just asking casually. What goes on in your head all day?”
Wen Jiafei didn’t answer the question. He simply said, “He isn’t as simple as you think.”
Not as simple as I think?
Shen Shuyu didn’t quite understand. The novel was told from Shen Xili’s perspective. Shen Shuyu thought he understood him well enough in the broad strokes, but he sensed something else in Wen Jiafei’s words.
But Wen Jiafei fell silent.
Still, Shen Shuyu was satisfied. He couldn’t help but chuckle.
Wen Jiafei looked at him strangely. Shen Shuyu explained, “Wen Jiafei, this seems to be the first time you’ve said so much to me. Keep it up in the future.”
Talking as he walked, Shen Shuyu looked happy. Wen Jiafei watched him and couldn’t help thinking: Is just talking a bit really that exciting?
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, another week passed. As Shen Shuyu stuffed his things into his bag, Feng Xing came over with puppy-dog eyes. He didn’t speak, just stared at Shen Shuyu. Shen Shuyu took a step, Feng Xing took a step—sticking to him like a piece of dog-skin plaster.
He really couldn’t be blamed. As the date approached, he had heard that programs from other departments were already taking shape, and the other programs from their own department had started rehearsals. Only Shen Shuyu remained.
He had asked Shen Xili and Wen Jiafei. As long as Shen Shuyu nodded, they could start anytime. But Shen Shuyu remained unmoved.
Wen Jiafei had a part-time job today. He glanced at them and left with his bag. Shen Shuyu planned to visit his workplace. Feng Xing pleaded, “Young Master, good brother, help me out.”
Shen Shuyu zipped up his bag and asked, “Is Chi Yanxun acting?”
Feng Xing put on a pained mask. Why Chi Yanxun again!
What kind of love potion did Chi Yanxun feed Shen Shuyu? Shen Shuyu looked ready to be a homewrecker for love!
Shen Shuyu explained, “Don’t get weird ideas. I just want to increase our odds of winning. Think about it: all four contestants from the Survival War are on your program list. It would be hard not to win.”
That was true, but Feng Xing still didn’t want Chi Yanxun and Shen Shuyu to meet. Besides, knowing Shen Shuyu was involved, Chi Yanxun definitely wouldn’t agree.
Feng Xing was melancholy. Was his director dream going to be strangled in the cradle?
Just then, someone at the door called Feng Xing.
Feng Xing looked over and shouted, “What?”
The person pointed outside. “Someone’s looking for you. Come quick.”
The person didn’t show their face, so Feng Xing didn’t know who it was. He looked at Shen Shuyu, who was already standing up to leave via the back door. Feng Xing sighed and went to see who it was.
He walked out dejectedly. The person who called him had left. Feng Xing stepped out and was shocked by who he saw.
“Chi Yanxun?” Feng Xing exclaimed in surprise. “You’re looking for me?”
The person was indeed Chi Yanxun, whom he had just discussed with Shen Shuyu. He must have just come from the training grounds; in the freezing weather, he wore only a black T-shirt. His arms were exposed, muscles bulging. Any Alpha seeing him would feel inadequate.
Feng Xing shook the thoughts from his head. “What do you need?”
Chi Yanxun leaned against the corridor railing. He looked at Feng Xing and said concisely, “Add me to the anniversary celebration.”
Feng Xing’s eyes went wide. “Huh?”
Chi Yanxun said patiently, “The anniversary. I want to go on stage too.”
Feng Xing was confused. “Can I ask why? Don’t misunderstand, I just thought you wouldn’t like such occasions…”
Feng Xing was right; he hated these events. More importantly, he heard Shen Shuyu was participating, which made him even less willing. But today, a teacher had approached him, hoping he would participate because Shen Xili was the only one from the Reserve Department involved. It was too few people, and the higher-ups were dissatisfied.
Chi Yanxun could have refused, but refusing meant other Reserve Department members would be targeted. They had a public demonstration after the New Year, and only he and Shen Xili were currently up to par. The others needed more practice.
He snapped back to reality and said coldly, “Just give me a small role.”
He knew Feng Xing was close to Shen Shuyu, so he didn’t have a pleasant expression for him. After speaking, he grabbed his jacket and left.
Feng Xing realized belatedly—Whoa! My precarious director dream is saved!
Shen Shuyu had just stepped out of the school gate when he received Feng Xing’s call. Feng Xing was agitated. “Chi Yanxun wants to participate!”
“What?” Shen Shuyu didn’t understand. Feng Xing spoke rapidly, “Chi Yanxun is joining our fairy tale program. Are you home tonight? I’m coming over to finalize things!”
“I’m home,” Shen Shuyu replied. Before he could ask more, Feng Xing hung up.
Shen Shuyu put his terminal back in his pocket. Walking out, he couldn’t help wondering—what was going on?
Why would Chi Yanxun suddenly agree to Feng Xing?
And to act in Snow White Omega…
Shen Shuyu kicked a small pebble into a sewer grate.
He’d have to interrogate Feng Xing properly tonight.
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