Chapter 130: IFāLu Yanli (Extra Conclusion)
Early Saturday morning, Shen Tangqing went out to look for a house with a real estate agent.
He had seen three places online a couple of days ago that seemed decent, but the agent informed him they had already been rented out.
Shen Tangqing was dumbfounded. He could only look at others, but there were simply no places with suitable rent.
He spent the entire weekend searching but didn’t find a single appropriate place. He could only tell Lu Yanli that he would have to trouble him for another week.
Lu Yanli, of course, was more than happy to oblige. After all, those houses had been rented by him specifically to ensure Shen Tangqing wouldn’t find anything suitable.
…
On Monday, Shen Tangqing looked somewhat exhausted. Searching for a house over the past two days had left him physically and mentally drained.
When it was time to get off work, Ran Ling called out to him.
“Shen Tangqing, are you looking for a house?”
Shen Tangqingās hand paused as he went to turn off his computer. “How did you know?”
“I saw you looking at houses online during the lunch break…” Ran Ling quickly explained, “I didn’t mean to peek.”
“Oh, it’s fine.”
Ran Ling continued, “My roommate changed jobs and just moved out a couple of days ago. Do you want to co-rent with me? It’s a two-bedroom apartment with air conditioning, a washing machine, and everything. You can also cook in the kitchen.”
Shen Tangqing froze for a moment. He hadn’t considered co-renting, especially with a girl; it felt a bit inconvenient. Sensing his hesitation, Ran Ling spoke again.
“The place Iām renting is very close to the company, and there’s a bus stop right next to the complex. Route 65 takes only four stops to get here. Plus, the rent isn’t expensive. I stay in the master bedroom, and the second bedroom is only five hundred yuan a month. If you’re willing, I can take you to see it.”
Thereās actually such a good deal?
Shen Tangqing was immediately tempted. “Sure, I’ll go take a look.”
He followed Ran Ling down to the B1 parking level. Only then did he realize that Ran Ling actually had a car worth over four hundred thousand yuan. While not excessively expensive, for someone like him who lived paycheck to paycheck, it was a very nice car.
However, whether she was rich or not was none of his business. Shen Tangqing wasn’t close to Ran Ling; she had only been with the company for a little over two months, and they had no interactions outside of work.
After Ran Ling parked the car, Shen Tangqing couldn’t help but feel a bit suspicious as he looked at this brand-new elevator apartment. In this location, with an elevator, was five hundred yuan a month really possible?
Once they reached the apartment, he saw a two-bedroom unit with exquisite renovations. The second bedroom was spacious and bright, and the bed, wardrobe, and desk inside were all brand new.
The doubt in Shen Tangqingās heart grew deeper. He looked at Ran Ling. “Ran Ling, are you sure this room is only five hundred a month?”
Ran Ling smiled at him. Only then did Shen Tangqing notice she had two small canine teeth, which made her look quite cute when she smiled.
“Iām sure. Actually, this place belongs to a friend of my mother’s. They went abroad and were worried that renting it to strangers would leave the place in a mess, so they rented it to me. Since we’re acquaintances, the rent is very cheap…”
As she spoke, she poured a glass of water for Shen Tangqing.
“Shen Tangqing, I mainly think you have a good character, and since we’re colleagues, we can keep each other company during the commute. So, do you want to co-rent with me? It’s not a loss.”
After hearing Ran Lingās explanation, Shen Tangqing finally felt at ease. His expression softened.
“Alright, Iāll rent it.”
Seeing him agree, the smile on Ran Lingās face deepened. “Sit for a bit while I cook. Why don’t you eat here tonight?”
“No, no, it’s getting late. Iāll head back first and pack my things. Iāll move in over the weekend.”
Seeing him refuse, Ran Ling didn’t insist. Being too enthusiastic could easily arouse suspicion. Her gaze lingered on Shen Tangqingās face for a second before she shifted it away casually.
“Alright then.”
āāā
While eating, Shen Tangqing told Lu Yanli that he would be moving out on Saturday.
Lu Yanliās hand paused for an instant. Today was Thursday, which meant Shen Tangqing planned to leave the day after tomorrow. He didn’t know when Shen Tangqing had found the time to look for a house. Was it tonight when he said he had something to do and would be back late?
In an instant, a thousand thoughts swirled in his mind. He spoke noncommittally, “Did you find a place?”
“I found one. Iām co-renting with a colleague.”
Lu Yanli lowered his eyes. “A male colleague?”
“A female, but sheās quite nice.”
Lu Yanliās hand holding the chopsticks suddenly tightened. He wouldn’t allow it, whether the person was male or female. Since Shen Tangqing had entered his bed, he shouldn’t think about leaving it.
Lu Yanli lost his appetite for the meal, but he still ate a little with Shen Tangqing.
The next day, Shen Tangqing had a company dinner and sent a message to Lu Yanli telling him not to prepare food for him. Lu Yanli stared at the message, the color in his eyes growing thick and dark.
When Shen Tangqing returned home, the house was pitch black. He turned on the light only to find Lu Yanli sitting on the sofa. A glass of wine sat before him, and the bottle next to it was already empty.
“Brother Lu, why didn’t you turn on the light?” He changed his shoes and walked to the sofa. “Why are you drinking alone?”
Lu Yanliās gaze landed on Shen Tangqingās face, filled with aggression and a hint of suppressed obsession. After a moment, he spoke in a raspy voice.
“Sit.”
Confused, Shen Tangqing sat on the individual sofa nearby.
Lu Yanli picked up the last glass of wine and drained it. After placing the glass on the table, he suddenly said, “Tangtang, I don’t want to endure it anymore.”
Shen Tangqing was momentarily surprised, not knowing what Lu Yanli meant by that sentence. When he looked up, Lu Yanliās eyes happened to fall on his face. Their eyes met, and Shen Tangqing felt as if Lu Yanliās gaze carried an extremely high temperature, making his heart jump inexplicably.
Then he heard Lu Yanli say word for word:
“Tangtang, you remember me, don’t you? You have the memories of the previous life, right?”
Shen Tangqingās pupils contracted sharply. So, those memories weren’t a dream? He had been scammed out of a hundred billion by the system?
God damn it!
Lu Yanli stood up, walked slowly to Shen Tangqing, and gradually crouched down. He took Shen Tangqingās hand.
“Tangtang, in the last life, you asked me what I was praying for when I knelt and kowtowed every three steps up to the Yuntai Temple…” Lu Yanliās Adam’s apple bobbed. “Iāll tell you now. At that time, I thought you were dead, and I prayed to the Buddha for a destiny with you in the next life… The Buddha was merciful and truly gave me this life with you…”
“Iāve liked you from the first moment I saw you. I really, really like you…”
Lu Yanliās eyes were a bit red as he looked at Shen Tangqing; he even felt like shedding tears. He wanted to possess Shen Tangqing so badly. As long as he could stay by his side, he was willing to do anything.
Shen Tangqingās current mood could no longer be described as just shocked; his brain was a mess. He never expected that Lu Yanli, whom he treated like an older brother, would like him.
How much obsession and perseverance did it take to kneel for ten thousand steps? Was he worth such a sacrifice?
“Brother Lu, I…”
Before Shen Tangqing could finish, Lu Yanli suddenly rose and pushed him back onto the sofa. A tear fell onto his face. Lu Yanli was crying, but he was very restrained; there wasn’t even a sound.
“Tangtang, don’t reject me, please…”
Lu Yanli blocked Shen Tangqingās lipsā
Shen Tangqingās pupils dilated instantly, and a roar sounded in his head. He heard the sound of logic collapsing. By the time he regained his senses, his body had already been kissed into softness by Lu Yanli.
It was only when Lu Yanli picked him up by the waist that he suddenly snapped back.
“Brother Lu…”
The corners of Shen Tangqingās eyes were flushed from the kissing. Lu Yanli paused for an instant, leaned down to kiss his lips again, and steadily carried Shen Tangqing into the bedroom. He leaned over and pressed Shen Tangqing beneath him.
“Tangtang,”
“…”
“Can I?”
Shen Tangqing felt incredibly ashamed. Looking at Lu Yanliās eyes, which were filled with prayer and anticipation, the word “No” swirled in his throat but ultimately wasn’t spoken.
Forget it, he thought.
He didn’t dislike Lu Yanliās touch. Of course, if his technique was too poor, Shen Tangqing swore he would definitely kick him out of bed.
āāā (End)
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