Chapter 56: There Will Definitely Be a Time You Need It
The thought only appeared for a fleeting moment before Fu Yue snuffed it out.
It wasn’t that he wasn’t curious, it’s just that… this matter hadn’t reached the point where he needed to use a “cheat.”
Using a trump card that might save his life in the future just to satisfy his curiosity about an “old acquaintance”?
Not worth it.
He, Fu Yue, didn’t do losing deals.
After struggling back to his own room and closing the door, he looked at the unharmed suitcase.
Thank heavens it hadn’t suddenly popped open in front of Ji Hanmo, letting the “strategic reserves” inside scatter all over the floor like flowers; nor had it suddenly started emitting rhythmic, low-frequency buzzing from within…
Fortunately, the suitcase was saved, and the lower limits of his character were preserved.
Fu Yue paid his high respects to the solid quality of the suitcase.
However, just after he finished feeling lucky and intended to re-lock it, he finally discovered—at the seam of the suitcase latch, a piece of black-and-white fabric with lace trim was quietly peeking out.
It was a corner of that maid outfit.
It must have happened after he boarded the ship; he hadn’t tucked it in properly after taking out his change of clothes, causing it to be exposed.
How embarrassing.
The waiter who delivered the suitcase for him most likely saw it.
And in Ji Hanmo’s room, that playful look he gave the suitcase.
And later, after he finished his shower, Ji Hanmo had deliberately asked him, “Are you sure you don’t want to change into your own clothes?”
Yet when Fu Yue left, he lent him clothes to wear.
As it turned out, he had seen it long ago!
Fu Yue dove straight onto the sofa and let out a groan in his heart.
Ji Hanmo definitely guessed what kind of absurd things were inside this suitcase.
Fu Yue could even imagine—if Ji Hanmo had used this suitcase of “toys” to flirt with him at that time, in that ambiguous atmosphere, what kind of out-of-control scene it would have been…
And yet, he hadn’t taken advantage of the situation.
Fu Yue’s heart felt as though it had been lightly bumped by something—aching and tingling.
He leaned against the sofa: “This guy Ji Hanmo isn’t too bad.”
Buzz—
This touching feeling hadn’t even lasted three seconds before the phone vibrated.
He unlocked the screen; the sender was Ji Hanmo.
[The hotel after landing is quite nice. I’ve reserved the room next to mine for you. Looking forward to your cosplay.]
The touching feeling shattered instantly.
Fu Yue took back what he just said!
Nice?
Nice my ass!
—
Outside, the sun was shining, and the cruise ship was sailing smoothly over the azure sea.
Fu Yue deleted Ji Hanmo’s message completely and decided to stop looking for trouble. He locked his luggage and walked out of the room.
Along the way, Fu Yue keenly sensed that the way people around him looked at him was completely different from yesterday.
It was no longer the look reserved for a “kidney-deficient young master.”
Boys and girls in light clothing kept throwing hot glances his way.
Fu Yue remained expressionless on the surface, but inside, he was already feeling so smug he could flip.
He walked casually to the open-air bar by the pool and pulled out a lounge chair to sit down.
The warm sun shone on his body, dispelling the fatigue of last night.
“Sir, what would you like to drink?” The waiter respectfully handed over the drinks menu.
Fu Yue directly ordered the most flamboyant-sounding cocktail, “Midnight Pleasure.”
Soon, a colorful glass with a small umbrella and a cherry was delivered.
Fu Yue put on his sunglasses, leaned back on the lounge chair, and slowly swirled the ice in his glass.
The sunglasses allowed him to observe his surroundings without restraint.
From a pitiful creature that people felt sorry for, to a “stamina beast” that made people’s imaginations run wild—it only took one night.
This feeling of being “misunderstood” wasn’t bad.
Amidst the envious gazes of others, Fu Yue pulled out his phone and dialed Chen Bai’s number.
The phone rang for a long time before being picked up.
Chen Bai’s weak voice came from the other end: “Fu… Fu Yue…”
“Awake?” Fu Yue’s tone was light. “Come out for a meal; it’s on me.”
Half an hour later, in the observation restaurant on the third floor.
Chen Bai’s face was rosy. He was wearing a shirt with a standing collar, and there were two faint dark circles under his eyes.
One look and Fu Yue knew he had a “good” night.
“Was everything smooth last night?” Fu Yue asked, pretending to be concerned about the “catching them in the act” situation.
The system had already notified him of the success, but he had to play the scene to the end.
“Don’t mention it,” Chen Bai said with a look of exasperation. “That guy Kevin refused to admit it. Later, Ji Linye sent him away… and after that…”
At this point, Chen Bai’s voice suddenly grew quiet.
A flush appeared on his cheeks as he stammered, “After that, it was… just like that.”
Fu Yue understood instantly.
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Just as he was about to change the subject, Chen Bai bit his straw and turned to ask: “By the way, Fu Yue… your boyfriend is Chairman Ji, right?”
“No.” Fu Yue denied it directly.
“You’re lying to me.” Hearing this, Chen Bai’s face fell, his expression aggrieved. “Is it because I got drunk last time and accidentally let the secret about the cufflinks slip that you don’t want to tell me?”
“I swear I’ll never speak out of turn again!” Chen Bai raised his fingers and hurriedly made an oath.
“But,” Chen Bai pointed to Fu Yue’s clothes, his gaze certain, “I know it must be him.”
Fu Yue glanced at himself: “How do you know that?”
“This shirt is a designer item; there’s only one in the world,” Chen Bai said. “I’ve seen it on Monica’s procurement list.”
Fu Yue: “…”
It wasn’t that he wanted to wear this shirt; it was just that he had only brought two sets of clothes—one was wet, the other was sent to the laundry. He had no choice.
It seemed Ji Hanmo was a very scheming man.
Seeing Chen Bai’s “don’t even think about lying to me” expression, Fu Yue could only give a vague “Hmm” in default.
He had to maintain his “non-single” persona.
“I knew it! I’ve heard about it!” Chen Bai immediately showed an expression of just as I thought.
“Heard what?” Fu Yue asked softly.
“I heard you battled all night… I’m relieved now!”
Relieved?
Fu Yue almost bit through his straw.
Chen Bai’s expression was serious: “I was always worried about your physical weakness before. You know, the men of the Ji family are all beasts.”
Fu Yue had no idea how to respond.
Chen Bai fished a small soft tube from his pocket and secretly pressed it into Fu Yue’s palm under the table.
“Keep this safe,” Chen Bai whispered.
Fu Yue was stunned. It was a tube of cream with “Strong Repair and Soothing” written on the packaging.
“What is it for?” He asked with a look of confusion.
Chen Bai was a bit shy. After hesitating for a long time, he leaned into his ear: “Apply it. It’s good for your back end.”
Pfft.
Fu Yue almost failed to swallow his drink.
“I’m fine, I don’t need it,” he explained in a hurry.
Hearing this, Chen Bai’s face showed a mix of admiration: “Oh, so Chairman Ji has good technique, unlike mine…”
What followed was a description that wouldn’t pass censorship.
“Keep it for yourself.” Fu Yue wanted to return the medicine, but Chen Bai pushed it back.
The two of them went back and forth for a while.
“Keep the medicine first. With a domineering person like Chairman Ji, there will definitely be a time you need it.”
“…”
Fu Yue was speechless.
Even as brothers, there was no need to bless him like this.
Just as he was caught between laughter and tears, a clear voice rang out from beside them.
“Fu Yue.”
The two looked up; it was Shen Junnian.
He naturally sat in the empty seat next to Fu Yue, his gaze sweeping across and accidentally catching a glimpse of the medicine tube in Fu Yue’s palm.
The expression on Shen Junnian’s face was extremely unsightly.
He glanced at Chen Bai beside Fu Yue.
“Fu Yue, come out with me for a moment.”
Fu Yue was pulled all the way to the deck corridor. “What is it? Being so mysterious.”
Shen Junnian pressed his lips together with restraint and asked solemnly:
“Fu Yue, did you and Ji Linye do it all night? Was the commotion so big that… the floorboards almost collapsed?”
“And you’re still eating with Chen Bai.” Jealousy and worry filled Shen Junnian’s eyes. “Aren’t you afraid he’ll kill you?”
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