Chapter 45: The Cannon Fodder in a Dogblood Novel (45)
Shen Tangqing was stunned for a moment before realizing Qin Yizhou was talking to him.
Although he didn’t know why he was helping him out, Shen Tangqing still hurriedly stood up from the sofa, following the other’s lead.
“President Qin, it’s getting late, I should go back too. I’ll drink with you again when there’s a chance.”
Qin Yizhou’s eyes darkened for a moment, tone emotionless. “Let’s go, I’ll drop you off on the way.”
Shen Tangqing followed Qin Yizhou out.
Qin Min came back to his senses and hurriedly followed. “Cousin, I’ll see you off.”
“No need, just accompany your friends.” Qin Yizhou’s voice was very cold; Qin Min sensed his displeasure.
The fawning smile on his lips froze for a moment. Looking at Shen Tangqing, an incredible thought surfaced in his mind.
Could it be, Qin Yizhou took a fancy to Shen Tangqing?
Only this reason could explain Qin Yizhou’s series of abnormal behaviors tonight.
But… how is this possible?
Qin Yizhou’s eyes were higher than the top. Over these years, countless women actively threw themselves at him, yet he never even spared a glance. Who in the circle didn’t know Young Master Qin kept himself clean? Some even secretly speculated he might be asexual.
On what basis could Shen Tangqing catch his eye?
Qin Min admitted Shen Tangqing’s face was very beautiful. When the corners of his eyes tilted up slightly, it simply hooked people into wanting to make love.
But the problem was, he was a man!
Qin Yizhou also liked men?
Before he could figure it out, Qin Yizhou had already left the private room with Shen Tangqing.
The corridor lights fell on Qin Yizhou, outlining his straight spine.
He didn’t walk fast, pace steady, yet seemed to carry an invisible pressure, as if the surrounding air slowed a beat along with him.
Shen Tangqing followed behind him with his head down, arguing with the system in his mind.
“System, in the original text didn’t Qin Yizhou fall in love with Xiao Yu at first sight? Why was he indifferent when Xiao Yu was bullied?”
0032’s mechanical voice carried some perfunctoriness. “Not clear. I am a cannon fodder system, not the protagonist’s exclusive system.”
Shen Tangqing: “…”
“He helped me out just now…” Shen Tangqing paused for a second, speaking with slight hesitation. “He doesn’t have feelings for me, does he?”
0032 was silent for a moment before speaking. “Host, did you not look in the mirror before going out?”
“What do you mean?”
The system spoke no more. In its program’s cognition, it firmly believed there were no problems with the original plot. Who would fall in love with a cannon fodder?
Two minutes later, Shen Tangqing realized what the system meant with hindsight—was this beating around the bush saying he was narcissistic?
But thinking carefully, what the system said also made sense. He wasn’t some celestial being; Qin Yizhou couldn’t possibly fall hopelessly in love with him after seeing him once, right?
He didn’t have the heartthrob script…
Thinking this way, Shen Tangqing’s suspended heart relaxed again.
…
The result was bumping solidly into Qin Yizhou’s back the next second.
He didn’t expect Qin Yizhou to stop suddenly, having no time to react.
“Hiss…!” Shen Tangqing touched his nose. Luckily it was original.
Qin Yizhou turned around. Gaze falling on his action of covering his nose, brows furrowed imperceptibly. “Are you okay?”
“I’m fine, I’m fine…” Shen Tangqing put down his hand, looking up at Qin Yizhou. “Why did Mr. Qin stop suddenly?”
“What are you doing following behind me? Afraid of me?” Qin Yizhou’s tone softened a bit.
Shen Tangqing laughed dryly twice. “Mr. Qin is joking, how could I be afraid of you.”
Qin Yizhou raised an eyebrow. Gaze lingering on his face for a moment, suddenly raised his hand, gently patting Shen Tangqing’s shoulder. “You have some dust here.”
Shen Tangqing was confused. How could there be dust on my shoulder?
Before he could speak, Qin Yizhou had already withdrawn his hand, changing the topic naturally. “The driver is waiting at the door. Let’s go.”
Shen Tangqing learned to be obedient this time. Didn’t follow behind Qin Yizhou, but walked to his side.
A safe distance separated the two, neither far nor close, just right.
Shen Tangqing spoke politely, “Mr. Qin, I won’t trouble you. I can drive myself.”
Qin Yizhou glanced sideways at him. “You want to drive drunk?”
Shen Tangqing: …
“I’ll just call a designated driver.”
Qin Yizhou’s eyes darkened, inexplicably feeling a trace of displeasure in his heart.
Such a good opportunity, he doesn’t advance, instead draws a line with me… even if fishing by playing hard to get, it’s not fished like this, right?
Could I have really guessed wrong? Meeting him was just a coincidence?
Thinking of this, Qin Yizhou’s mood worsened. Even if it was a coincidence, am I not attractive to him?
He looked down at his outfit.
Couldn’t help frowning.
Must be Shen Tangqing doesn’t like black. Too serious. Should have worn a bright suit.
…
For the rest of the way, neither spoke again. Only footsteps echoed gently in the corridor.
Walking out of the “Hello” gate.
Seeing Qin Yizhou’s figure, the driver who had waited for a long time immediately trotted forward, opening the rear door respectfully.
Qin Yizhou didn’t get in immediately. Turning around, his gaze fell on Shen Tangqing, speaking seemingly casually, “Student Shen, during National Day I attended a banquet. I met someone who looked very much like you. Just that… he wore women’s clothing.”
Qin Yizhou’s words made Shen Tangqing’s heart skip a beat. Didn’t expect to be recognized by Qin Yizhou even with makeup that my own mother wouldn’t recognize. Do his eyes have radar?
In this kind of social death scene, Shen Tangqing absolutely wouldn’t admit it. Anyway, Qin Yizhou had no evidence.
Looking at Qin Yizhou innocently. “Is that so? Then it definitely wasn’t me. I didn’t go out during National Day.”
Qin Yizhou narrowed his eyes. Fingertip unconsciously rubbing the ring on his index finger. After a few seconds of silence, suddenly smiled, tone indistinguishable from true or false.
“Is that so, maybe I really mistook the person…”
After speaking, he paused, extending his hand to Shen Tangqing.
His palm was broad, knuckles well-defined, nails trimmed clean and neat. Even a hand exuded elegant nobility.
“Student Shen, let’s formally get to know each other. My name is Qin Yizhou.”
Shen Tangqing was stunned for a moment. Gaze falling on the extended hand—this is too formal, right?
“Mr. Qin, my name is Shen Tangqing.”
Shen Tangqing reached out politely to shake back. Just as his fingertips touched Qin Yizhou’s hand, he was held back.
Not that kind of polite handshake, but wrapping Shen Tangqing’s entire hand into the palm. Warm touch transmitted, carrying just the right amount of strength…
Shen Tangqing was confused for a moment. This handshake posture seems a bit wrong!
Do rich people all shake hands like this?
Before he could figure it out, Qin Yizhou had already released his hand.
The whole process only lasted a few seconds. The measure was handled extremely well.
Gentlemanly and restrained, wouldn’t make one feel offended at all.
Qin Yizhou took out his phone. “Student Shen, let’s add WeChat. If you need help with anything in the future, I can still speak a few words in Jing City.”
“Oh, okay, then I’ll thank Mr. Qin first.”
Shen Tangqing smiled politely at him, then took out his phone to scan Qin Yizhou’s QR code to add as a friend.
Just adding WeChat was nothing. And… according to the original plot, later the original owner drugged Xiao Yu and sent him to Qin Yizhou’s bed in order to curry favor with Qin Yizhou after knowing he liked Xiao Yu.
Unfortunately, the flattery hit the horse’s leg. Other things aside, Qin Yizhou’s character was quite good; he didn’t take advantage of the danger.
This was probably one of the reasons Xiao Yu let him sit at the table later.
Of course, with Qin Yizhou’s status and position, if he really wanted to do something to Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu couldn’t resist at all.
But the original owner was miserable. Not only failing to please Qin Yizhou but being settled accounts with later.
Plus Xiao Yu’s other suitors, in order to “please” him, fixed the original owner to death.
Making the original owner fall into despair every time hope rose. In the end, the original owner jumped from the rooftop of the twenty-eighth floor, ending a cannon fodder’s life.
Qin Yizhou glanced at Shen Tangqing’s WeChat avatar before putting away his phone.
Raising his eyes to look at Shen Tangqing. “Student Shen doesn’t want me to send you home, then I’ll send you to the garage?”
“Really no need to trouble you. After I find a designated driver, taking the driver to the garage is just a few minutes.”
“Alright.” Qin Yizhou didn’t insist, just took a deep look at Shen Tangqing, tone carrying a trace of undetectable depth. “Student Shen, we’ll meet again.”
Shen Tangqing waved at him with a smile. “Goodbye Mr. Qin.”
Qin Yizhou turned then, bending to sit in the car.
Until the black sedan drove slowly out of sight, disappearing into the night, Shen Tangqing found a designated driver to go to the garage.
T/n: The previous 44.1 and 44.2 were another novel, and it was mistakenly uploaded here.
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