Chapter 123: The Cannon Fodder in a Dogblood Novel (123)
Xiao Yu took the glass without a hint of hesitation, tilted his head back, and drained the wine in one gulp.
Then, he turned the glass upside down as if seeking praise. “Young Master Shen, I finished it.”
Shen Tangqing looked at him, his expression somewhat complicated.
“Xiao Yu, aren’t you afraid I poisoned you to death?”
“I’m not afraid. If Young Master Shen wants this life of mine, you can have it.”
Xiao Yu’s words felt like they weighed a thousand pounds, pressing heavily on Shen Tangqing’s heart, making him feel almost breathless.
Silence stretched between the two for a moment.
Only then did Shen Tangqing speak with difficulty, “Xiao Yu, is it worth it?”
Xiao Yu suddenly laughed.
He seemed to finally know what a proper smile looked like.
It wasn’t stiff and eerie like before.
His originally gloomy and miserable face softened in that instant.
It actually caused Shen Tangqing to daze for a moment.
“It’s worth it.” He took a step forward, and the distance between them suddenly closed. Their breaths were almost entangled.
The gaze with which he looked at Shen Tangqing still revealed a morbid infatuation.
“Young Master Shen, I love you. I am willing to do anything for you, and that includes—dying.”
Shen Tangqing’s heart jolted.
He instinctively took a step back.
Xiao Yu’s gaze remained entwined with his face.
“Don’t be afraid. I will never hurt you. So, does Young Master Shen need me to do something after drugging me?”
Shen Tangqing found it hard to describe his current feelings.
He didn’t like Xiao Yu.
But Xiao Yu’s extreme, simping favoritism still left him somewhat shocked.
No one dislikes being the recipient of unconditional sacrifice.
Unless the person being sacrificed for isn’t oneself.
But since things had already reached this stage, at the final critical moment, it was impossible for Shen Tangqing to give up on his mission.
Steeling his nerves, he looked up. “Xiao Yu, come upstairs with me.”
The dose of the drug he gave Xiao Yu should make him fall into a deep sleep within twenty minutes.
In the original plot, the original host gave Xiao Yu an aphrodisiac.
Shen Tangqing had exploited a loophole in the system’s lack of specific regulations.
The drug he gave Xiao Yu was one to make him sleep.
He could just wake up after a nap in the room.
Xiao Yu didn’t ask where Shen Tangqing was taking him.
He didn’t even hesitate to follow behind Shen Tangqing.
It wasn’t until Shen Tangqing brought him to a hotel room.
Shen Tangqing checked the time. It was almost time.
His gaze fell on Xiao Yu.
“Sleep here for a while. You are not allowed to leave the room. I’m leaving now.”
Just as he was about to turn around, his wrist was suddenly grabbed by Xiao Yu.
“Young Master Shen, I’ve been so obedient. Can I be your dog now?” Xiao Yu looked at Shen Tangqing with eyes full of anticipation.
Shen Tangqing’s body stiffened for a moment.
Meeting Xiao Yu’s eyes, he finally nodded his head.
“You can.”
“Can I hug you?” Xiao Yu’s voice carried a hint of caution. “I won’t do anything, just a hug.”
Giving him an inch and he wants a mile!
But Shen Tangqing hesitated for a few seconds and agreed anyway.
The mission was almost over. Let’s consider it—a farewell hug.
The second after he nodded, Xiao Yu pulled him violently into his arms. “Young Master Shen, I’m very happy.”
Warm breath fell against the side of Shen Tangqing’s ear, stirring up a fine, dense itch.
After only three or four seconds, Shen Tangqing pushed Xiao Yu away, his tone carrying a deliberate hardness.
“Xiao Yu, being my dog means you have to be obedient. Go lie down on the bed and sleep.”
Xiao Yu didn’t know what kind of medicine Shen Tangqing had given him, but his eyelids were indeed feeling heavy.
“I understand.”
He took off his coat and shoes and obediently got into bed.
However, his eyes remained fixed on Shen Tangqing, seeming reluctant—
But in the end, he couldn’t resist the effects of the drug.
The moment Shen Tangqing left the room, Xiao Yu fell into a deep sleep.
———
Shen Tangqing came out of the hotel and checked the time: 6:05 PM.
There were twenty-five minutes left until his appointment with Qin Yizhou.
After returning to the restaurant, he changed to a different private booth.
He sat in the booth drinking tea while waiting for Qin Yizhou.
On the other side, for today’s date, Qin Yizhou had turned his walk-in closet upside down.
Each of his outfits was usually pre-coordinated by a stylist.
From the suit to the socks, everything was meticulously matched.
But after changing through three or four sets, Qin Yizhou felt unsatisfied.
After fussing for two hours, he finally chose a light gray linen-textured suit that he didn’t wear often, paired with a white satin shirt underneath.
His trousers were a pair of black straight-leg dress pants.
It lacked his usual dull seriousness, making him look several years younger.
He even changed into a new pair of underwear and socks before heading out.
He specifically timed it to arrive fifteen minutes earlier than the scheduled time.
He hadn’t expected Shen Tangqing to be even earlier than him.
Qin Yizhou: “…”
——
When Shen Tangqing saw Qin Yizhou, he was momentarily stunned.
The sudden change in style made him feel a bit unaccustomed.
But with Qin Yizhou’s face, he pulled off the style easily.
He was still very handsome.
Seeing Shen Tangqing staring at him, Qin Yizhou silently straightened his spine even more.
He deliberately slowed his tone. “Sorry for making you wait so long.”
Shen Tangqing snapped back to his senses and quickly stood up.
“It’s just that I arrived too early. Brother Qin, please sit…”
Qin Yizhou sat across from Shen Tangqing.
Shen Tangqing explained with a smile, “Brother Qin, I didn’t know your tastes, so I ordered all of their signature dishes.”
Qin Yizhou knew Shen Tangqing didn’t lack money, but his words still gave rise to a secret sense of joy in his heart.
Did this mean that Shen Tangqing still cared about him to some extent?
He cleared his throat, trying his best to suppress the corners of his mouth that wanted to curl up, and replied politely, “I’m not a picky eater.”
This sentence was probably only believed by himself and Shen Tangqing.
If the chefs at his home heard this, they would definitely burst into tears.
Qin Yizhou’s palate was so fastidious that he could practically serve as a judge on a food program.
“How long can Brother Qin stay in the capital this time?”
The food hadn’t arrived yet, so Shen Tangqing made small talk.
Qin Yizhou’s gaze fell on his face. “I can stay as long as you want me to stay.”
A direct “straight ball” that left Shen Tangqing completely dazed.
Big brother, how are we supposed to have a pleasant conversation like this?
Silence was the “Cambridge” of tonight.
Seeing that Shen Tangqing didn’t speak, Qin Yizhou sighed in his heart and slowly spoke again.
“Shen Tangqing, you can go see Xiao Tang when you’re free. He misses you quite a bit.”
Mentioning Xiao Tang, Shen Tangqing also missed that little fellow.
The last time he left the Qin residence, Xiao Tang had been clinging to his leg, circling around him, not wanting him to go.
He was so cute that Shen Tangqing wanted to steal him away.
“Okay. When I’m free, I’ll buy some canned food to go see him.”
The corners of Qin Yizhou’s lips curled into a faint smile. “Good.”
——
Since Shen Tangqing had ordered the food in advance, the waiters began serving the dishes after the two had only been chatting for a few minutes.
The two talked while eating.
Qin Yizhou was a person with great linguistic charm. During their conversation, he consistently provided Shen Tangqing with high emotional value.
Shen Tangqing quite liked chatting with him.
It made him feel very comfortable.
The meal didn’t last long, only about forty minutes.
It wasn’t until Qin Yizhou put down his chopsticks that Shen Tangqing spoke.
“Mr. Qin, can you come upstairs with me for a moment?”
Qin Yizhou was a bit puzzled.
“Go upstairs? For what?”
Shen Tangqing couldn’t exactly tell him about his mission, could he?
He lowered his eyes uncomfortably and mumbled vaguely, “You’ll know when we get there.”
Qin Yizhou was not guarded against Shen Tangqing. Since Shen Tangqing had put it that way, he didn’t continue to probe.
He stood up. “Let’s go.”
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