Chapter 96
In the quiet bar, Shen Shuyu had originally been staring at the string of numbers on his account. Hearing Wen Jiafei’s words, he was stunned first, then looked up at him with surprise on his face.
In his impression, Wen Jiafei was an image of silence and few words. Speaking to him required psychological preparation, as he would only answer when he wanted to.
Shen Shuyu really never thought words like ‘it’s normal to protect friends’ would pop out of Wen Jiafei’s mouth.
Wen Jiafei was actually a bit uncomfortable too. He was used to being alone all year round and didn’t have a strong desire to express himself; he wouldn’t speak if he didn’t have to. Usually, it was Shen Shuyu who talked a lot; if he occasionally said a sentence or two, it would be considered very novel.
But actually, saying this sentence was also overstepping boundaries. Shen Shuyu could play well with anyone now—Lin Xuyi, He Mingyue, Shen Xili…
They were all excellent; Shen Shuyu didn’t lack friends.
Wen Jiafei’s hands hanging by his sides clenched slightly into fists, standing in front of Shen Shuyu as if waiting for his judgment.
Shen Shuyu reacted quickly. His brows relaxed, and he leaned in to look at Wen Jiafei from left and right.
Wen Jiafei subconsciously took a step back. “What are you doing?”
“Looking at my friend,” Shen Shuyu laughed. “Why are you so nervous?”
Wen Jiafei pursed his lips and turned his face to the side, not wanting to let Shen Shuyu look.
But Shen Shuyu started to be relentless. Whichever side Wen Jiafei turned to, he looked that way, determined to leave him no way out.
Shen Shuyu knew his limits; after all, he couldn’t really make the person anxious.
He began to feel somewhat fortunate that when the System brought him here, it was from the beginning. If he had been placed directly at the point of Wen Jiafei’s blackening, then even if he were a reincarnated immortal, he would be helpless.
But being able to be friends with Wen Jiafei still made him very happy.
Shen Shuyu extended his hand toward him, and Wen Jiafei looked back at him.
Shen Shuyu said, “Although we are friends now, I still have to say sorry to you. Hope we can get along well in the future. May our friendship last forever.”
For Wen Jiafei, Shen Shuyu’s bullying in the past was nothing; physical pain sometimes made him more awake. And the hush money Shen Shuyu gave had indirectly allowed Wen Yue to receive better treatment for a period of time.
He had also never thought Shen Shuyu would apologize to him so formally.
Looking at the hand suspended in the air, Wen Jiafei pursed his lips slightly, but still extended his own hand to grasp it.
“En, may our friendship last forever.”
Wen Jiafei’s hand was still slightly cool. Shen Shuyu smiled and gripped it firmly, pressing his warm palm closer to his, then shook it up and down a few times.
Yay!
Although he experienced unpleasant things today, good things followed one after another. There were more good things than bad!
Shen Shuyu was satisfied.
He let go of Wen Jiafei’s palm and asked, “By the way, why don’t you take a day off?”
Wen Jiafei never really stopped; he was either working or on his way to work. They got the bonus this time, and on Monday, the academy would also give a bonus. Although they didn’t say how much, he had searched for the academy’s scholarships and such over the years just now, and they were all higher than other academies. Since they won such a big award this time, it must be very substantial too.
Wen Jiafei’s hand hung naturally by his side. He clenched it into a fist almost imperceptibly; his palm still retained Shen Shuyu’s warmth.
He said, “The boss raised the wages. Want to earn a bit more.”
His participation in the survival battle wasn’t a secret. When he came just now, he heard people in the back kitchen mention that while he and Shen Xili were in the survival battle, the boss had specially set up a screen on the second floor to broadcast their performance 24 hours a day.
Upon learning they won first place, the boss was also very sincere, willing to pay the two of them triple wages, and the working hours were shortened by one hour.
Much more cost-effective than before. Wen Jiafei had earning money engraved in his bones, and since he was still a student, the bar job was already very flexible.
Shen Shuyu nodded. “That’s not bad.”
Shen Shuyu thought for a moment. “But I still have to tell you first: I will still pay you for tutoring me and cooking. That is the fruit of your labor.”
He didn’t want to trap Wen Jiafei with the word ‘friend’ and make him work for free.
Wen Jiafei looked at Shen Shuyu. Actually, he was just about to bring up these things.
Although he hadn’t made any friends, he knew friends shouldn’t discuss interests. Besides, tutoring and cooking for him were just trivial matters. Now that the bar boss was willing to pay triple daily wages, it was enough for him.
Shen Shuyu said with his hands behind his back, “Isn’t there a saying that even biological brothers must settle accounts clearly?”
Wen Jiafei asked somewhat puzzledly, “Do you settle accounts with President Shen too?”
No, is that the point?
Shen Shuyu coughed lightly. “I just wanted to convey the meaning contained in this sentence.”
Wen Jiafei nodded.
Shen Shuyu looked left and right again. He originally wanted to say he was leaving first, but his sharp eyes spotted an old acquaintance.
Yellow Hair was walking in through the door swaggeringly.
Shen Shuyu frowned. Before the survival battle, he and Feng Xing had seen Yellow Hair picking a quarrel. But at that time, Wen Jiafei was in good shape, and Shen Xili helped out. When they left, they saw Yellow Hair was already down.
Was he here to pick a quarrel again now?
Have to say, this Yellow Hair was quite persistent.
Wen Jiafei followed his gaze. Seeing Yellow Hair, he turned his gaze back to Shen Shuyu. Shen Shuyu was frowning slightly at this moment, seemingly thinking about something.
Wen Jiafei raised an eyebrow almost imperceptibly. He asked, “What are you looking at?”
Shen Shuyu said without thinking, “Looking at that Yellow Hair. Why did he come in?”
Wen Jiafei added, “You know each other?”
Shen Shuyu said, “Didn’t he bring people to block—”
Shen Shuyu’s mouth slammed the brakes. Close call! Almost took off his disguise!
Shen Shuyu withdrew his gaze. He looked at Wen Jiafei and found Wen Jiafei looking at him.
He coughed lightly. “Before, he brought people to block someone at the school gate. Looking fierce and malicious, so I remembered him. Didn’t expect to see him here.”
Simply dangerous!
Fortunately, he suddenly remembered what Feng Xing told him about these people blocking someone at the school gate; otherwise, in the first hour of officially becoming friends with Wen Jiafei, he would have been exposed.
After all, he couldn’t explain properly why he saved him but didn’t show his face. Given his current personality, he couldn’t have kept it hidden.
Fortunately, Wen Jiafei stopped looking at him. Instead, he looked at Yellow Hair and said, “He probably came to block me before.”
Shen Shuyu breathed a sigh of relief seeing he didn’t pursue it. Hearing Wen Jiafei say this, he was also curious why this Yellow Hair always blocked Wen Jiafei.
After all, Wen Jiafei was busy working to earn money. Even if the sky was going to collapse in a minute, he would earn money before it collapsed.
So how exactly did he provoke this Yellow Hair?
Shen Shuyu had always been curious about this matter.
Wen Jiafei said, “Yellow Hair said an Omega he fancied liked me.”
So it was a romantic dispute.
Staring at Wen Jiafei’s face, Shen Shuyu couldn’t help sighing.
He raised his hand and patted his shoulder. “Alphas need to protect themselves well outside too. Especially good-looking ones like you.”
After all, not long ago, he had just seen a ‘big drama’ of an Omega blocking Wen Jiafei.
Shen Shuyu withdrew his hand. “Alright, I won’t disturb you anymore. I’m heading back first.”
Shen Shuyu glanced at the watch on his wrist and thought of something else. “By the way, if you go back too late, you can go stay at my place. You know the door code. I’m staying at home these two days.”
The bar was close to the academy, but the slum was too far.
Wen Jiafei’s Adam’s apple rolled. He didn’t make a sound.
Shen Shuyu didn’t mind. He said, “I’m leaving fi…”
“Little Young Master.”
An acquaintance called him. Shen Shuyu looked back; it was Shen Xili.
He was wearing the same uniform as Wen Jiafei. Walking up to Shen Shuyu, he greeted Wen Jiafei and then said, “Why are you here?”
Shen Shuyu said, “Had something to do.”
Thinking for a moment, he still asked, “Are you working here too?”
Shen Xili glanced at Wen Jiafei, then withdrew his gaze. “En, the boss offered triple daily wages. It would be a pity not to earn it.”
Shen Shuyu said “Oh,” momentarily unsure what to say.
Honestly, his mood looking at Shen Xili was a bit complicated right now. Chi Yanxun said he found his destined Omega, but in the novel, Chi Yanxun was firm from beginning to end that Shen Xili was his only one.
Now…
Sensing Shen Shuyu’s subtle emotional change, Shen Xili smiled. “What’s wrong, Little Young Master?”
Shen Shuyu snapped back. “Nothing. Then you guys work hard. I’m leaving.”
Shen Xili glanced at the watch on his wrist. “It’s still early. There’s an event at the bar tonight. Want to stay and play together?”
Shen Shuyu instantly thought of the impact the bar had on him last time. He hurriedly waved his hands. “Better… forget it.”
He shivered. “Leaving, leaving. See you two later.”
Wen Jiafei gave an “En.” “Goodbye.”
Shen Xili looked at him with surprise, and also said goodbye to Shen Shuyu.
Shen Shuyu strode toward the door with large steps. passing by Yellow Hair, he couldn’t help glancing at him.
Coincidentally, Yellow Hair also looked at him. The two exchanged a glance for a second.
Watching Shen Shuyu leave, Yellow Hair took a sip of wine, thinking: This person looks familiar, seems I’ve seen him somewhere.
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