Vicious Cannon Fodder, But a Squeamish Heartthrob chapter 71-72

Chapter 71: Couple’s Watches

Zhou Yuejun had been leaving early and returning late these past two days. Yu Deng knew he was running all over the market selling goods.

The money Zhou Yuejun made wasn’t deposited in the bank; it was all kept in a drawer at home.

Yu Deng took the opportunity to count it: four hundred and thirty-six.

After deducting the costs and giving He Yuan his share, he wasn’t sure if Zhou Yuejun would even have two hundred yuan left in his hand.

But overall, it wasn’t bad. It was certainly more than he could earn from working.

Registration at Nanda was on the 25th and 26th.

No matter how reluctant Zhou Yuejun was, he still had to send Yu Deng to school and have him move into the dormitory.

Zhou Yuejun went to the bank—not to deposit money, but to withdraw it.

He had previously set aside fifteen hundred for Yu Deng’s tuition and fees. Although he had earned some money over the past few days, he was still a bit short, so he needed to withdraw two hundred.

Yu Deng was led out of the bank by Zhou Yuejun when he finally realized something. “Is all the money you brought back yours?”

Zhou Yuejun shifted Yu Deng to the inner side of the sidewalk. “Whose else would I bring home?”

“Don’t you have to keep the capital? And what about He Yuan? Don’t you give him a cut?”

The mall was across from the bank. This mall was larger than any they had visited before. Zhou Yuejun led him across the street.

“I take eighty percent, He Yuan takes twenty. The capital has already been split.”

He Yuan had also invested money.

Since his capital wasn’t as much as Zhou Yuejun’s—only five hundred—he took a twenty percent share.

Suddenly, Yu Deng stopped. Having just crossed the street, he was bumped by someone, but even that didn’t wake him from his daze.

“It’s all yours? Then you’ve earned that much?”

Yu Deng was stunned, finding it hard to believe.

How many days had it been?

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Earning money was too easy for the male lead, wasn’t it? It was faster than stealing.

Doesn’t that mean… he would be breaking up with Zhou Yuejun very soon?

Clearly, since Zhou Yuejun was making money, Yu Deng should be happy, but for some reason, his small face fell, and he looked dejected.

Chapter 72: The Public Bathhouse

Zhou Yuejun kneaded Yu Deng’s soft and delicate hand as they headed toward the mall opposite them.

He didn’t notice Yu Deng’s mood at first, thinking the boy was just still in shock.

“We make fifteen on a single piece of clothing. The styles from the coast are new and popular, and we sell them cheaper than the shops.”

The only issue was the risk; if people came, they had to quickly hide both themselves and the goods.

Yu Deng calculated the business in his head.

It really was a lot of profit. They sold both tops and pants; on a good day, they could probably earn a month’s wages.

It looked like it wouldn’t even take two years. In another half a year, he would have to leave Zhou Yuejun.

“What’s wrong?”

Yu Deng’s cheek was brushed by something rough; it was Zhou Yuejun’s hand.

His eyelids, like butterfly wings, lifted and fluttered, meeting a pair of deep pupils.

Zhou Yuejun pinched Yu Deng’s red earlobe. “Are you hot? Do you feel dizzy?”

Once they entered the building, Zhou Yuejun took off Yu Deng’s hat and fanned him a couple of times.

The boy’s constitution was weak; Zhou Yuejun usually didn’t dare be too rough, as Yu Deng’s small frame couldn’t take it.

Having been exposed to the sun for a while, his small face was flushed. Not only was he sweaty and his gaze dazed, but his lips were also pale.

Yu Deng puffed out his cheeks and shook his head in silence. His eyes held a trace of sorrow as he was led along by Zhou Yuejun.

107’s timely reminder echoed in Yu Deng’s mind.

[It won’t be that easy. Won’t you still have to squander money once you’re in school?]

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[All the money he earns will be spent by you.]

[You must make him feel the heavy burden of life!]

Yu Deng: “…”

“See which one you like.”

Zhou Yuejun’s voice was deep and commanding, pulling Yu Deng’s thoughts back.

It turned out they had walked into a watch shop.

Yu Deng was about to start university; it would be convenient to have a watch to keep time for classes and the library.

Yu Deng liked small designs. The watch he chose wasn’t expensive—one hundred and eighty yuan—which was unexpectedly cheap.

Thinking of what 107 had just said, Yu Deng fell into a dilemma.

He wanted to spend more, yet he was afraid of spending too much and draining all the money Zhou Yuejun had worked so hard to earn.

Zhou Yuejun was about to lead Yu Deng away, but Yu Deng took a step out and pulled him back. “Aren’t you buying one?”

Yu Deng blinked, pursing his moist lips as he used a clumsy tactic. “I… I’ll buy it for you. You should get one too.”

“I’ll spend the money, but my money is all at home. I’ll pay you back when we get back.”

For so long, Zhou Yuejun had never let Yu Deng spend a cent. Even with the belt last time, Zhou Yuejun hadn’t taken the money when Yu Deng tried to pay.

Zhou Yuejun caught Yu Deng’s odd behavior, but his mind was useless as he was already dazed by the shock of Yu Deng wanting to buy him a watch.

“I’m not buying one. I have no use for it. We still have to buy your school supplies. Let’s go.”

He was greedy yet stingy, knowing that one hundred and eighty yuan could buy Yu Deng two good autumn outfits, and by winter, it could even buy a down jacket.

There was truly no need to spend it on him.

Zhou Yuejun had the strength of an ox, but Yu Deng held on tight and refused to let go, only able to softly plead.

“Just buy one. Buy one similar to mine, that way…”

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The boy stood on his tiptoes, making a move to kiss him.

In public, Zhou Yuejun’s heart skipped a beat. He should have been mindful of the surroundings, but his body’s instincts reacted before he could.

He didn’t dodge; he moved closer.

Sensing the sweet fragrance, he was even more dazed, filled with anticipation.

Soft lips, like feathers, brushed past Zhou Yuejun’s cold side profile and finally touched his ear.

“If you buy it, we’ll have a couple’s set.”

“Please~”

With his lips against the ear, there was not only a seductive sound but also a faint fragrance.

Sweet, like a stimulant that made Zhou Yuejun restless and agitated.

Zhou Yuejun couldn’t handle this kind of provocation, especially under the watchful eyes of the public. It made a secret pleasure rise in his heart.

Others didn’t know the relationship between him and Yu Deng, thinking they were brothers or friends, but they… were a couple.

This secret felt like an affair.

After his heart went into chaos, a fire suddenly surged in his body, gathering in one place.

He clenched his teeth, restraining his base desires. He held Yu Deng’s arm and pushed the boy back to maintain a safe distance.

But he couldn’t refuse.

“If you let me touch you, I’ll buy it.”

Yu Deng: “?”

The young boy was stunned. When he glared indignantly, it always held a seductive reproach.

Threatening him?

And wanting both the gift and the benefit?

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He was so angry he gave Zhou Yuejun a kick.

Zhou Yuejun had wanted to buy the exact same one to match Yu Deng’s, but Yu Deng’s watch was a women’s model, and it was the last one.

He bought a similar one from the same manufacturer with a similar design, costing only ten yuan more than Yu Deng’s.

The two watches cost three hundred and seventy yuan. Fortunately, the other daily supplies weren’t expensive. Zhou Yuejun chose everything with great care.

Backpack, towels, toothbrush, body wash—he picked the best ones and even bought Yu Deng a plastic insulated lunchbox.

“Next time I go out, I’ll bring you back two plush blankets.”

Plush blankets were more comfortable than sheets. In winter, whether used as a mattress or a cover, they were warmer.

Yu Deng was pulled out of bed early by Zhou Yuejun because today was registration day.

The weather was hot; they had to go either early or late, but they really couldn’t wait until evening.

Yu Deng hadn’t woken up early in a long time. While Zhou Yuejun was changing him out of his pajamas, he was bleary-eyed, his head sinking as if he were about to fall over.

Zhou Yuejun supported him, kissing the corner of Yu Deng’s flushed eye.

“Still not awake? Are you a little pig?”

“You won’t be able to sleep in once you’re at school.”

Even though he was leaving the boy at school, Zhou Yuejun was still a bit uneasy.

The house was close to the school—only five stops by bus—but the morning rush hour was hot and crowded. To avoid the suffering, Zhou Yuejun hailed a taxi.

Yu Deng’s belongings weren’t much to Zhou Yuejun; he could carry them all by himself.

The only downside was he couldn’t fan Yu Deng.

At the school, because it was opening day, there were many people, including many parents who had come to see their children off.

Zhou Yuejun looked around the school gate. Although he didn’t see anyone from the Yu family, he didn’t let his guard down.

“If Yu Guoqing and the others come to school to find you, don’t go out. The school has security. Just say you don’t know them and call me.”

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“Don’t wear the backpack anymore. I’ll hold it. You’ll get all sweaty.”

The backpack Yu Deng was wearing today didn’t have much in it—just the admission notice, tuition money, and a water bottle.

But the backpack was made of cloth; wearing it was like having two extra layers on his back, making Yu Deng’s back all damp.

Both of Zhou Yuejun’s hands were occupied, but Yu Deng didn’t want to overwork him. “I’ll hold it myself.”

He wanted to carry some of the things, like the washbasins, but Zhou Yuejun simply wouldn’t let him.

Zhou Yuejun wished he could grow extra arms just to wipe Yu Deng’s sweat.

He asked for the registration point. The person handling the registration was a teacher, along with the class monitor and the life committee member of the grade.

After handing over the notice and tuition and completing the registration, Yu Deng was given some instructions.

Zhou Yuejun led Yu Deng toward the dormitory building. Suddenly, a voice said, “Bathing is in the public bathhouse. The water room provides hot water from six to nine in the evening.”

Doesn’t that mean Yu Deng would have to bathe with others!

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