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Ye Yao refused too bluntly, leaving Lu Xun stunned for a while.
The hand on his shoulder was still trying to stop him from moving forward. Ye Yao really didn’t want him to go up, he was not joking at all.
Lu Xun took a few deep breaths, lifted the curtain of the bed, and saw Ye Yao who was propping up his upper body on the bed.
Ye Yao was wearing beige pajamas, this color dispelled a lot of his own cold temperament and made him look warm.
The obstacle between them disappeared, Ye Yao looked straight at Lu Xun without evading the other’s eyes..
When Ye Yao was sporting a tough attitude, Lu Xun basically wouldn’t confront him, preventing Ye Yao from getting more angry, and this time was the same as well.
Lu Xun first softened his eyes and asked softly, “What’s the matter, are you in a bad mood?”
“I’m not in a bad mood.” Ye Yao said.
Lu Xun put his head past the curtain of the bed, and put one hand on the back of Ye Yao’s hand that was pressing his shoulder: “Then why won’t you let me go up?”
Ye Yao didn’t speak for a while, he looked at Lu Xun with a slightly meaningful look.
“It’s not the same as before, Lu Xun.” Ye Yao said slowly.
The pressure on Ye Yao’s hand suddenly increased, Ye Yao frowned, and Lu Xun, who had recovered, quickly relaxed his hold.
Lu Xun raised the corners of his mouth, showing a stiff smile with a hint of suffocation: “Why is it not the same as before? What has been done in the past can’t be done now, and the relationship is going backwards?”
When talking about the latter, Lu Xun’s words fell out faster and faster, especially the words that the relationship was going backwards. He couldn’t wait to finish it in a second, as if these words were a fire that could burn his tongue.
If Ye Yao nodded, Lu Xun didn’t know what he would do.
Ye Yao was not frightened at all, he continued to say slowly: “This is a single bed.”
Lu Xun answered quickly: “It has always been a single bed.”
“Yeah, but we didn’t have as many classes in the past as we have now. It didn’t matter if I didn’t have enough sleep at night, as I could rest for a while when there was no class. Now there are too many classes, I need enough energy, and I have to have a high-quality sleep at night.” Ye Yao replied.
Lu Xun was stunned: “When sleeping with me previously… You couldn’t sleep well?”
Ye Yao actually slept alright, but now he could not tell the truth. He pretended to be dissatisfied and said, “Do you think two big people can sleep well in a single bed? Besides, study is the most important thing for us this semester, so each of us will sleep on our own beds.”
Lu Xun has a tough attitude when facing the vast majority of people, and would never give up until his goal was achieved. Some people used to joke that Lu Xun was the kind of domineering president who would force someone to be willing even if they were initially unwilling.
But in fact, if he really cared about someone, how could he ignore the feelings of the other person?
Lu Xun looked at Ye Yao silently for a moment, then slowly backed away.
He landed on the ground and returned to his bed.
Ye Yao watched Lu Xun climb up to Lu Xun’s own bed, expressionlessly shake open the quilt, and put the pillow on the side of his head.
“Why didn’t you tell me before?” Lu Xun said in a muffled voice, “I want to lean my head aside with you.”
“Okay.” Ye Yao reached out and patted Lu Xun on the shoulder, “Good night, have a good dream.”
***
In the middle of the night, Ye Yao had already fallen asleep.
Of course Lu Xun couldn’t sleep.
He was obviously lying on a single-person bed, but he felt that the bed was too big, making him feel empty.
Sleeping alone in a single bed so big that he felt like he was alone in an empty room.
He could no longer sleep with Ye Yao in the future.
Once he thought of this, Lu Xun couldn’t sleep even more. He propped up his upper body from the bed and looked at Ye Yao who was sleeping not far away.
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The night was dark, and he couldn’t see the specific details of the other person’s body, only a faint outline could be seen.
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It was only this semester. He and Ye Yao still had many, many years to be together, and they could still return to normal in the future.
He wanted to propose to go out of University and rent a house, but Ye Yao probably wouldn’t agree. When they were in freshman year, he thought about moving out with Ye Yao, but Ye Yao refused. He felt it was unnecessary and a waste of time traveling on the road daily to go to school.
Forget it, wasn’t it just one semester? The countdown started today, and there were only a few months left until he was released from prison.
It was not long, he could hold on.
***
Soon came the day when classes officially started.
Everyone had a class in the first period. When they walked out of the dormitory area, Lu Xun had to separate from Ye Yao.
Ye Yao waved to Lu Xun: “Goodbye, see you at noon.”
Xiao Pang and Wen Ke jokingly said: “Brother Lu, don’t worry, we will take good care of him!”
“We promise not to let the unscrupulous people take advantage of him!”
Ye Yao left with his other roommates. Lu Xun thought that he could meet and talk with Ye Yao again at noon, and it seemed to be okay, not so difficult.
However, when he finished the morning class with difficulty and wanted to talk to Ye Yao again alone, Lu Xun realized that his thinking was too naive.
After having lunch after class, Ye Yao wanted to take a break to replenish energy to prepare for the afternoon class.
Although Lu Xun was able to say a few words, it was only a few words while Ye Yao was getting ready to take a nap. The words he had imagined to say, holding Ye Yao and talking quietly for a long time, did not exist at all!
Lu Xun was severely depressed.
He didn’t sleep with Ye Yao in his arms at night, he couldn’t accompany Ye Yao in class during the day, and he couldn’t even say a few words to Ye Yao.
Was this even human life?
Lu Xun told Ye Yao the complaint, and Ye Yao laughed: “What are you complaining about, this is how things will go, right?”
Lu Xun: “…What did you say?”
“I mean,” Ye Yao said calmly, “When you start working in the future, there will be more situations where we won’t be able to see each other. You are not like those company presidents from those idol dramas where you can hang around every day without working, doing all kinds of leisurely things. There will be frequent meetings and business trips, flying abroad for inspection. At that time, it will be common for us to make an appointment to meet once in ten days or even half a month. For now it is already very good that we meet every day.”
Lu Xun opened his mouth and wanted to say that no matter how busy he would be, it was impossible for him to not go home for ten days or half a month and left Ye Yao alone at home. But before he could say it, he remembered what Ye Yao said about swiping his card to buy a big seaside villa for his partner to live in.
Although he was determined to find a way to live alone with Ye Yao, even if Ye Yao didn’t find a partner, he obviously didn’t plan to live under the same roof with him, but wanted them to be neighbors.
Although they would be living very close, as long as they were not in the same room, he might not know when Ye Yao came home after getting off from work.
In the future, there might be fewer chances to meet Ye Yao. Might be once after a very long, long time.
His heart felt like it was being mercilessly crushed by a big hand, and Lu Xun’s face was extremely ugly.
Ye Yao knew that Lu Xun was not feeling well, but he had to give Lu Xun this shot.
“Don’t think so much, that’s how you grow up and enter the society. When you retire, maybe we can go fishing every day.” Ye Yao said.
After comforting Lu Xun, Ye Yao went to bed, and Lu Xun was still sitting in front of the desk.
He was very happy that Ye Yao said that they would go fishing together everyday, but he suddenly realized, it would take 40 or 50 years more to retire, ah.
Why was growing up so difficult?
Why couldn’t people live with friends every day when they grew up?
***
Sitting in the classroom in the afternoon, Lu Xun had his face propped up as he listened to the teacher on the lectern but his mind couldn’t help wandering.
What was Ye Yao doing now, would there be a girl who was fascinated by Ye Yao and secretly wrote a small note to Ye Yao?
Or was there any man who saw that Ye Yao was beautiful and wanted to bend Ye Yao?
It was too dangerous, how could Ye Yao live when he was not by Ye Yao’s side.
Lu Xun took out his mobile phone under the desk to send a message to Ye Yao, he didn’t send any actual content, he just sent emoticons such as, [Are you here? I’ll drop a treasure.], [I can buy whatever you like, I have money, I will pick up garbage outside to raise you] and other emojis.
In the past, when he was idle and had nothing to do or thought about Ye Yao, he would send similar emojis, and Ye Yao would reply to him when he saw it, usually after he finished his class.
But after his first class was over, Ye Yao still hadn’t replied.
The second class was over, the third class was over, but Ye Yao still didn’t reply.
When Lu Xun was about to call directly, Ye Yao’s reply finally came.
Ye Yao’s reply to him was a fierce cat emoji with the words: [I caught you being lazy again!]
Lu Xun felt a little relieved, and immediately replied: [Why did it take so long for you to reply? I waited for you until the sea had gone dry and the rocks had rotted.]
Ye Yao: [There are too many topics in class today, and I have a headache listening to it. I spent the time between classes reviewing the content of the lectures in class. I didn’t look at my phone, sorry.]
Why was Ye Yao still apologizing to him? Why was he being so polite?
Lu Xun recalled that he had heard of some people who often didn’t reply for a long time. When asked, either they were playing a game and didn’t have time to reply. Ye Yao’s tone was quite awkward, but he was really happy in comparison.
Ye Yao’s schoolwork was quite heavy, so he had to make up for it, but what if his health couldn’t keep up with the stress? So Lu Xun asked: [Let’s go out and have a good meal together on the weekend in a few days? Learning is also a combination of work and rest.]
Ye Yao didn’t reply immediately.
Lu Xun stared at the ‘typing’ sign in the chat box on the top, Ye Yao wrote and stopped, then wrote again, then stopped, after a long time of seeing that ‘typing’ sign, he received a reply, with only the word: [Okay.]
Ye Yao sent another message: [Can I choose the restaurant?]
There’s nothing wrong with that, Ye Yao could just choose the restaurant and Lu Xun would pay for the meal.
Lu Xun gave a positive reply. The next class started, and their conversation came to an end.
Lu Xun, who successfully made an appointment with Ye Yao for a weekend dinner, was satisfied, he regained some energy and began to listen to the class seriously.
***
The restaurant Ye Yao had chosen was a highly interactive restaurant. The selling point of this restaurant was not only delicious food, but also the singing and dancing that one could enjoy while dining.
The dancers would not only dance on stage, but also come down and randomly select diners to dance with them.
Lu Xun had no objection. On the weekend, the two went to the chosen restaurant together and sat down at the reserved table.
They had good seats, close to the stage, and could watch the performance without being blocked by other diners.
After the two finished ordering, Lu Xun opened his mouth to talk to Ye Yao, but before he could say a word, the singer’s pleasant singing voice sounded, drowning his own voice.
Lu Xun: “…”
Ye Yao was very calm. This was why he had chosen this restaurant in the first place: “I can’t hear what you are saying, let’s eat first, let’s enjoy their singing while eating, and it’s just as good not to speak.”
The chairs here were not fixed. Lu Xun, who was sitting opposite Ye Yao, stood up, picked up the chair he was sitting on, and placed the chair next to Ye Yao.
Lu Xun sat down on the chair, his knee touched Ye Yao’s knee, and his calf touched Ye Yao’s calf.
“I can hear you clearly when I sit here.” Lu Xun said with satisfaction.
Ye Yao: “…”
Oops, miscalculation, he didn’t even think about moving the chairs.
Before the dishes arrived, since they were so close again, Lu Xun stretched out his hand and grabbed Ye Yao’s hand on his side.
After thinking about it thoroughly, they actually hadn’t held hands for a long time. This time, when he held Ye Yao’s hand again, Lu Xun was very happy, and there was a smile on his face.
“Where do you want to go tonight? I’ll treat you.”
Ye Yao shook his head, he shook his hand, but couldn’t shake off the hand that was holding him.
Ye Yao didn’t have a good excuse for not letting Lu Xun hold his hand for the time being, so he said helplessly: “Do you still need to hold hands in public like a kindergartener?”
“Such a coincidence, I’m only three years old.” Lu Xun said.
Ye Yao gave Lu Xun a leisurely look: “I really don’t want a son.”
Lu Xun immediately changed his words: “In between one sentence, a three-year-old child became an adult in his 30s and 40s. What made him change so dramatically? From now on, I will be your reliable safe haven.”
Ye Yao smiled: “Okay, as expected of you, it seems that if we say a few more words, we can directly break through the void and become immortal cultivators.”
Reasonably alienating Lu Xun was a gradual step, not to mention that Ye Yao just wanted to maintain the range of normal ordinary friends, of course he would not say a word to Lu Xun.
His efforts during this period were very effective, Ye Yao now decided to relax for himself and casually joke with Lu Xun.
Ye Yao casually took a plot from a TV drama to make fun of Lu Xun: “When I chose this restaurant, I was thinking if this restaurant could be one of your properties, and halfway through the meal, the manager would run over to greet you. He would bow his head and say that he didn’t know that Young Master Lu was here, and that it was his mistake in not welcoming him properly, and today’s meals were all free.”
“Huh?” Lu Xun pondered, “So you like this plot huh, I thought you like to keep a low profile.” Lu Xun picked up the phone, “It’s not impossible, I’ll call the manager now?”
Ye Yao: “…”
What’s going on, can this kind of domineering plot actually exist?
Ye Yao quickly held down Lu Xun’s phone: “I’m joking.”
The dishes they ordered were brought up, Ye Yao urged Lu Xun to start eating, and finally got some peace.
The song came to an end on the stage, and the dancers, who were covered in veils and dressed in Western-style dance costumes, took to the stage and started a dance performance for everyone.
They danced well and beautifully, and had a strong sense of rhythm. Ye Yao watched while eating and felt that it was worthwhile to come here this time.
He didn’t know how long he watched them, but Lu Xun suddenly whispered in his ear, “You look so engrossed, are they much better looking than me?”
Ye Yao was stunned for a moment, then glanced back at Lu Xun, and put on a puzzled expression befitting a straight man: “Lu Xun, you are a man, how can you think of being more beautiful than women? Your idea is wrong. I am a straight man, It’s normal to think girls are better looking.”
Under the ambient lighting of the restaurant, Lu Xun’s face turned faintly blue and pale.
At this time, the dancers on the stage walked off the stage one after another. This was the interactive part. The dancers would choose the guests to dance with them. The selected people do not need to have a dance foundation, they only need to hold their hands and give them a dance pivot and watch the dancers spin and jump. Of course, you could also refuse if you don’t want to dance.
Two graceful dancers walked towards Lu Xun and Ye Yao.
Lu Xun didn’t even look, frowned and refused.
Usually, Ye Yao would politely refuse. But now he looked at the obviously female hand stretched out in front of him, and suddenly an idea came to him.
He accepted this invitation this time, and if Lu Xun wanted to hold his hand again in the future, he would have an excuse to say that Lu Xun’s hand felt completely different from that of a girl’s, it felt very strange, and he didn’t want to hold it anymore.
He was portraying himself as a straight man and had never held a girl’s hand before, so he didn’t think there was any problem holding hands with Lu Xun. Now, with this dance, he could say he had his awakening!
Lu Xun, who was sitting next to Ye Yao, suddenly widened his eyes in disbelief and watched Ye Yao put his hand up and stood up.
This behavior was not in line with Ye Yao’s character, which made Lu Xun’s head pound.
Ye Yao wanted to dance with others!
Ye Yao hadn’t even danced with him yet!
It’s over, it’s over, Ye Yao has seen the girl he likes!
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Zaki~ I’m sorry Xun Xun ah, you have to suffer slightly for a few more days.
*Thank you Cocole and Britener for the coffee and cream puff treat *
Ahhhhh the dog blood omg omg. I need them to start figuring themselves out nowww.
ahhh waiting for the conflicts to be over….and sweet times commence
Hahahaha! Thanks for the update 🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣❤️
im rather enjoying the lx bashing these days
hehehehe, he’ll suffer a few chapters more. My heart is getting frustrated
+1 feels good 😌
Thank you for the update ❤️💯
Yes, let him drink vinegar! A lot of vinegar!
Thank you for the chapter
Let’s see if his plan will work~
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Aw the hurtful rejections just keep coming 🤕. Now when Lu Xun figures out how he really feels, will he run away from his “straight friend” or stay and try to bend him?
thanks for the chapter <3
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okay… I need this to move along 😭 im about to start crying for him. I feel like a puppy that keeps getting kicked while im down
Thank you for the chapter!
can someone please wake this guy up 😂
Owww! 🥺 Ty for the chapter ❤️
this is torture for me haha
my heart hurts.
yk that one meme with a cat holding their heart and saying it hurts in their meow meow, that’s me rn.
I feel kind of sorry for him as well, because I know how it feels like when friends suddenly started to distance themselves from you and it hurts more when they don’t tell you why when you are noticing that they’re doing it but they don’t tell you why I mean it’s still hard after asking them why but it still feels a bit better😅
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