Chapter 28: The Rich Second-Generation Heir He’ll Seduce Later
[System 107: He’s appeared! One of the rich second-generation heirs!]
The soft, mechanical voice made Yu Deng’s heart skip a beat. He froze for three seconds in the middle of looking up, trying to organize his thoughts.
[System 107: He’s the one you’ll want to seduce later.]
So soon?
If the person appeared this early, could he just seduce him directly, dump Zhou Yuejun, and consider the mission complete?
[System 107: It’s still too early. The male lead’s career has only just begun.]
“Are you alright?”
Qiao Fangyu crouched down, looking concernedly at Yu Deng’s face.
In an instant, his breath stalled, and his mind went blank.
The magnificent, dark brows were slightly arched, and the thick “crow feathers” carried a hazy, spring-like quality, revealing those over-pure yet captivating dark eyes.
The cinnabar lips were small and full, possessing a “ripe fruit” quality that made one involuntarily wonder how they would taste.
His cheeks were a deep pink, with tiny beads of sweat, but it didn’t look messy. On the contrary, it looked…
Sweet.
Realizing his abnormal thoughts, Qiao Fangyu coughed, suppressing the stunned, infatuated look in his eyes.
“You… did you get heatstroke? Do you want some mung bean soup?”
Having said that, Qiao Fangyu hurriedly pulled a thermos from his bag.
Because his heart was in such a mess, he twisted it twice without opening it. Once it was open, a white mist of cold air rushed out.
The library was very muggy. The small amount of cold air made Yu Deng involuntarily lean closer.
Qiao Fangyu held the thermos to Yu Deng’s lips. “Drink some. It’ll help with the heat.”
He was so enthusiastic that Yu Deng felt a bit of greed, wanting to drink something cold to soothe the continuous scorching heat inside him.
He peeked at Qiao Fangyu shyly, then pressed his mouth to the rim and took a small sip.
It was very sweet, with a faint, lingering scent of Agastache. With the cold air hitting his face, Yu Deng felt comfortable and gave a small “hehe” smile.
Just after sipping, the strings in his mind suddenly tightened, and his smile froze.
He’d forgotten—Zhou Yuejun said not to eat things from strangers outside. He said they could be drugged and he’d be easily kidnapped.
Although Qiao Fangyu wouldn’t kidnap him, what if he was one of those rich second-generation kids who indulged in the “four vices”?
Since he was able to attract the male lead, Yu Deng surely had some looks. What if he was forced into a KTV to be an escort?
Suddenly, Yu Deng was filled with panic. He pressed his entire body back against the wall, his wary gaze truly making one feel pity.
“Why aren’t you drinking?”
Abruptly, Qiao Fangyu also realized. He gave an “oh” and tilted his head to take a sip, not letting his lips touch the rim.
“It’s safe. You can rest assured.”
Only then did Yu Deng notice that Qiao Fangyu was handsome. He wore a clean, white shirt, giving off the feeling of someone from a good family with breeding and education.
[System 107: Don’t worry, he won’t sell you. He’s actually quite upright. On the contrary, in the normal plot, “you” are the one who tries to force your way into their circle, wanting to catch a wealthy man.]
[System 107: But because of “your” vanity and affectation, they turned their noses up at “you” and looked down on “you” completely.]
[System 107: But since it’s you, I think you should hold back a bit. Don’t go too hard and attract all those rotten peach blossoms so soon.]
Yu Deng was a bit of a “face-con” (attracted to looks). He felt that since the guy looked good, he shouldn’t be a bad person. Plus, with the system saying that, his late-arriving wariness faded quite a bit.
Qiao Fangyu’s brows lowered, a smile appearing at the corners of his mouth. “Drink a few more mouthfuls. It’ll cool you down.”
Yu Deng took two more sips and felt refreshed all over, letting out a breath.
His lips were wet and vivid—even more beautiful.
Qiao Fangyu closed the lid and sat down next to Yu Deng, though not too close.
“I just saw two air conditioners being brought into the library. I believe you’ll be able to enjoy the air conditioning here in a couple of days.”
“Really? We can use air conditioning?”
When Yu Deng was surprised, his round eyes became even wider, glowing with a fragmented light like dancing stars.
Like a fluttering little elf.
Qiao Fangyu suppressed his heart’s thumping. “Mhm, really. But with the air conditioning, the entry fee might go up.”
Yu Deng: “…”
He had just been about to ask how much it would go up when he quickly bit his tongue.
In front of these rich second-generation kids, his image couldn’t be one of a penny-pincher. He still had to maintain his persona.
“What book are you reading?”
Qiao Fangyu curiously leaned his head in. He intended to see Yu Deng’s book, but Yu Deng suddenly turned his head, and their two heads almost collided.
In an instant, his heart skipped two more beats.
Yu Deng noticed nothing. He flipped the book over to show Qiao Fangyu the cover, his voice as soft as fluff teasing one’s heartstrings.
“I’m reading a novel. This one is really good; I’m almost finished.”
Yu Deng was reading a classic. Qiao Fangyu had also read it. The two whispered together for a bit, but to avoid disturbing others, they both fell silent by mutual agreement.
However, Qiao Fangyu couldn’t resist looking, constantly stealing glances.
Not only was he stealing glances, but his face also turned red. He finished off the remaining half-bottle of cold mung bean soup in several gulps.
He felt a bit of a fire inside.
He felt Yu Deng was so beautiful. While he was delicate, he also had the charm of a little fox.
The trembling of his lashes sent ripples through his heart. When his thin lips parted to breathe, he could always smell a warm, sweet fragrance.
He wanted to get closer to him and be his friend.
Wait—
This feeling was more like a first love, being bedazzled by a beautiful girl.
Qiao Fangyu was completely entranced. He had no mind for reading at all. He used a folding fan to fan the boy so he wouldn’t be so hot.
As the sun sank in the west, the people nearby began to leave. The library closed early, and someone was already giving reminders.
Qiao Fangyu wore a mechanical watch with a high-quality, eye-catching texture. Yu Deng looked at the time; it was 5:40.
Just right. The sun outside was no longer so fierce.
“I’m going home.”
He stood up, put the book back in its place, and grabbed two new ones, preparing to pay.
Qiao Fangyu followed behind him, unable to suppress his heart’s wild thumping. He was like a puppy’s tail, wanting to stick close, yet he had reservations and didn’t dare get too near.
“Yu… Yu Deng!”
Yu Deng. Such a beautiful name.
“Are you coming back tomorrow? if you are, I’ll bring some mung bean soup for you.”
Having said that, his “puppy eyes” were full of hope and anxiety, as if he were wishing he could answer for Yu Deng.
Yu Deng had a book he hadn’t finished today—a mystery. It was very good, with layers of suspense. He didn’t want to put it down at all and was desperate to know who the killer was.
But buying it was too expensive.
“I’m coming! I’ll be back tomorrow!”
On the way back, Yu Deng took the wrong bus once, so by the time he got off at his stop, it was already seven o’clock.
It wasn’t dark yet, but the nearby stalls had closed. The once-bustling road had become empty, and there weren’t many pedestrians.
The Supreme Nightclub was located in the center of this border area. To get home, Yu Deng happened to have to cross the road opposite the nightclub’s back entrance.
Standing on the road, he caught sight of Zhou Yuejun in the alley of the back entrance. There were two people next to him.
The atmosphere wasn’t hostile; they were talking.
Yu Deng knew he was back a bit late and Zhou Yuejun might be worried, so he crossed the road and ran over.
Zhou Yuejun didn’t smoke, so Xie Meng didn’t offer him one, only giving one to Zeng Hui.
Xie Meng’s brow was knit tight, his face full of worry. He took a long drag of the cigarette, his sinister gaze landing on Zhou Yuejun.
“Did you see clearly? There’s really a gun?”
Zhou Yuejun’s face was cold as he nodded. “There’s a gun. They should be making some kind of deal.”
Translator’s Note:
A few terms to learn:
- Huo Xiang (藿香): Also known as Agastache or Giant Hyssop. It’s often used in Chinese medicine to treat heatstroke and digestive issues—very common in summer drinks!
- Face-con (顏控): Slang for someone who is obsessed with looks or only likes beautiful people.
- Four Vices (吃喝嫖賭): Literally “eating, drinking, whoring, and gambling”—a common way to describe a profligate or debauched person.
See you in the next chapter!
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