*Zaki~~Because I missed a post last Saturday, here’s part 2 to make up for it*
Edited by Elanor
Lu Xun met Ye Yao the next day as he had hoped.
Ye Yao looked more tired than usual, as if he had not gotten a good night’s sleep.
But Ye Yao, who hadn’t had enough sleep, still gave a smile when he saw him, and mysteriously said that he had prepared a surprise for him.
What’s the surprise?
Lu Xun was puzzled, and when he sat down in the classroom, he finally saw Ye Yao take a notebook out from his backpack.
A very ordinary notebook, with no visible mystery.
Lu Xun opened it suspiciously and saw a handwritten note.
The notes were very detailed, with different key points marked with different colored pens. Lu Xun even saw the explanation for the questions he had gotten wrong on it.
This was simply a treasure book tailored for him to improve his weak points.
Lu Xun turned a few pages in disbelief, his mind went blank.
Ye Yao had not taken a break just to help him sort this out?
How could someone be so valued by Ye Yao?
And that person was him.
He could also be valued by a person like this.
Lu Xun’s hand, which was not holding the notebook, was clenched into a fist.
Ye Yao was eating today’s breakfast of soft bean curd, when his shoulders were suddenly embraced, and his whole body was hugged by another person.
This action was so sudden that Ye Yao, who was eating, almost sprayed the food in his mouth on Lu Xun. Fortunately, he managed to control himself in time and preserved their friendship.
Of course Ye Yao knew why Lu Xun had such a reaction, he wiped the corners of his mouth and tried to put on a kind expression that would not irritate the scum. “These are what I think the key points of this exam. I have marked the areas you might not understand and made side notes and explanations, can you see if you understand it?”
Lu Xun’s voice was low, “Why are you doing this for me all of a sudden? It’s so hard.”
“You are my friend, there’s no need for so many reasons.” Ye Yao patted Lu Xun on the shoulder, “And it makes me happy to see you getting better and better at studies. Come on, do well and get a good grade on your exams this time.”
Lu Xun, who had never cared about exams, responded in a muffled voice. He let Ye Yao go. He didn’t want Ye Yao to see the expression on his face for the time being, so he turned around to face the wall and buried his head in his notes.
Ye Yao looked at Lu Xun’s back, and was quite gratified.
During the time he had known Lu Xun, although he didn’t know exactly what Lu Xun’s family did, he could tell that Lu Xun came from a wealthy family. The family must be rich and not simple.
What was the reason for a child from a wealthy family being suddenly transferred to such a small, shitty town and coming to this school?
There were certainly many possible reasons behind this, but most of them were not too optimistic.
Although it was tiring to make such a notebook, the thought of Lu Xun, who had been neglected by his family and left alone to fend for himself, gradually starting to be taken seriously by his family after he did well in his exams, and finally returning home to make his parents proud of him, made Ye Yao’s fighting spirit burn brightly.
This was much more inspiring than many TV dramas, he must see a good ending!
Lu Xun was really a nice guy, he shouldn’t have turned into the blood-soaked, exiled young master of a powerful family like in the TV dramas.
Ye Yao patted Lu Xun on the back again, and said in a deep voice, “Come on, if you don’t understand something, please come and ask me.”
Lu Xun, who had his back to him, nodded, the back of his head looked very serious.
***
The results of the midterm exams came out, and Lu Xun got a high score that he had never imagined.
Shocked that he actually passed most of his subjects and got quite high marks in the few subjects he had studied relatively smoothly!
Although it was not enough to be top of his class, it was not bad for the whole grade.
The first thing Lu Xun did after getting his paper was to show it to Ye Yao.
“Awesome, as expected of you, you’re a fast learner.” Ye Yao praised sincerely.
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
Ye Yao’s paper was also handed out, and Lu Xun quickly took it over, “Let me see yours too.”
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Full marks for this one Physics paper.
The papers of other subjects were also handed out one by one.
Lu Xun got his first straight look at how good Ye Yao’s academic performance was.
Ye Yao was first in every subject in his grade. The good grades that he just had, was not even worthy to carry Ye Yao’s shoes.
Speaking from the podium about the exam results, the head teacher mentioned Ye Yao and said with particular pleasure, “Keep this up and you can basically choose any major in any university in the country.”
Ye Yao was not surprised by this comment, but this comment jolted Lu Xun awake.
Ye Yao with this grade…would definitely go to the top universities in the future.
What about him?
He knew that many people in his circle would go to universities abroad to study, gilded the lily and then return home, enter their own companies, or start their own businesses.
There were many paths he could take, but if he stayed like this as he is now, it wouldn’t be the same path as Ye Yao.
Even if they got together again when they grew up, they would still be estranged. Not to mention, he had only been with Ye Yao for one and a half years, and if Ye Yao had another friend who would accompany him for four years in college, Ye Yao’s best friend would no longer be him.
He had to study many times harder than he did now, and do the things he used to be most impatient with, until he could walk on the same path as Ye Yao.
In this way, they would be together in college and after graduation, so that…they would be best friends for life.
***
As Lu Xun’s deskmate and best friend, Ye Yao could easily notice that Lu Xun was studying harder and harder.
Even in the evenings, Lu Xun, who didn’t use social media much and didn’t make phone calls, would make video calls with him, in order to study together.
Every time Lu Xun asked a question and Ye Yao would teach him patiently, he didn’t think much of it and didn’t feel bad about it. After all, while teaching Lu Xun, he could also help him consolidate his foundation. But after a few days of asking, Lu Xun began to feel unhappy.
Lu Xun threw out his plan that was in his thoughts for a long time, “If you free up your part-time job to tutor me, I can hire you as a tutor and pay you double for your tutoring. That way we can kill two birds with one stone? You get a high salary and I get a good teacher.”
He could actually kill three birds with one stone, as he could even increase the time he spent with Ye Yao.
After thinking about it, Ye Yao agreed to Lu Xun’s invitation.
The remedial classes started after school. After two days of remedial work, Ye Yao discovered a problem other than studying——Lu Xun, a single male high school student, couldn’t cook by himself at all. He either went out to eat or ordered takeaway, which was very unhealthy.
So Ye Yao decided to invite Lu Xun to their home for remedial lessons, and then have dinner by the way.
Originally, Ye Yao was worried that Lu Xun would be unwilling and feel constrained, but to his surprise, Lu Xun agreed immediately, and seemed afraid that he would go back on his word.
Lu Xun was also happy to cooperate with Ye Yao very much. After telling his family about it in advance, Ye Yao took Lu Xun to his home after school.
Ye Yao reassured Lu Xun, who was going to his house for the first time, “I told my family that you are the cool type who doesn’t like to talk much. So don’t be nervous, just face them with your usual attitude.”
Lu Xun frowned slightly, “It’s a bit difficult for me when you say that, I might not be able to do things according to what you want.”
Ye Yao: “?”
What do you mean?
When they arrived at the house, Ye Yao finally understood what Lu Xun meant.
Lu Xun, who was usually aggressive and seemed to dislike everyone in school, was now a completely different person. He looked very warm and friendly, helping out everywhere, and calling people Auntie and Uncle very sweetly.
How could this be a cool brother? This was simply a good son with filial piety!
Ye Yao was dumbfounded, but what would make him even more dumbfounded was yet to come.
When it was time to eat together, Ye Yao looked at Lu Xun who was chatting with his Mother with a grateful face, “Yes, Auntie, I live alone, and my parents are not around. Last time I almost died of illness at home alone. It was Class President Ye who discovered it in time, which saved me from dying in that rented room, and I really don’t know how to thank him.”
Ye Yao: “???”
When did he almost die of illness at home? Why didn’t he know? There was still a certain gap between having a cold and fever and almost dying of illness, right? He had never been Lu Xun’s savior either.
How could he speak so many words to compliment him? He was already blushing even if Lu Xun did not blush.
“No, it’s not that…” Ye Yao tried to refute, but was interrupted by Lu Xun.
Lu Xun held Ye Yao’s hand, “You must want to say that it’s not that serious, that you haven’t done that much. I know that good people are like you, the Class President, you are like Lei Feng who doesn’t like to leave his name when doing good things.”
After Ye Yao’s Mother heard Lu Xun’s story, her heart softened and she immediately said to Ye Yao and Lu Xun that Lu Xun could come over whenever they wanted. If Lu Xun didn’t want to go back home and live alone, he could stay here overnight.
Naturally, Lu Xun thanked her again and again, making the somewhat sad Mother Ye laugh.
Ye Yao: “…”
Goodness! This guy was really not some simple cool guy, the water of a wealthy family was really so deep.
No wonder the grades improved so fast, this brain IQ was not low ah, it could make nine curves to eighteen turns. It’s just that the brain was simply used as a display to increase the height of the pendulum.
Ye Yao was not angry at Lu Xun’s behavior, and later he just simply sat back down and watched Lu Xun chatting with his family.
The fundamental reason Lu Xun acted like a good boy that most parents like, and praised him all the time in front of his family was, of course, because he valued their friendship and wanted to not be hindered by his parents and get their support.
For this reason, the fact that Lu Xun was willing to change his previous image and play the opposite of the person he had always been, this kind of intention, was already precious enough.
***
Ye Yao’s room was gradually filled with things that didn’t belong to him, and became more and more numerous.
A small half of the space in this room was occupied by another person, Ye Yao was quite used to it, and didn’t think there was anything wrong with it.
Living with your best friend and never even having a fight was one of life’s greatest blessings.
Lu Xun’s grades had improved steadily and the relationship between the two of them also improved rapidly. Although they had only known each other for less than a semester, it always felt like they had known each other for many years.
As they laid in bed with the lights off, Ye Yao recalled what Lu Xun had said when they first became friends, and couldn’t help laughing, “You said before that you would never live with others, heh.”
Lu Xun was not ashamed at all for the nonsense he said in the past, “Not seeing each other in a day, it will be like three autumns. I should look at you with admiration.”
Lu Xun concluded, “What does the past me have to do with what I am now?”
Ye Yao: “…Your skin is getting thicker and thicker.”
Lu Xun was very delighted, “Thank you Class President for your compliment.”
Ye Yao pulled up the quilt and admonished, “The final exams will be in about half a month, and then we’ll be on summer vacation. You must do well in the final exam this time, you know? But don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Just answer like you usually do.”
After the exam, Lu Xun would return home and would show his report card to his family members, who would cry and hug Lu Xun and say that he had suffered, and that he was really good, he could improve himself under such difficult conditions.
It would be best if Lu Xun would call him alone after this incident to explain the cause and effect clearly, and write an 8,000-word essay about the process of the counterattack, so that he could be happy too.
Thirty years in the West, thirty years in the East, don’t bully the young and poor!
Ye Yao made up a whole book of inspirational and refreshing articles in his own brain, and he couldn’t stop his thoughts. Only when Lu Xun shook his shoulders a few times did he come back to his senses.
Lu Xun’s face didn’t look happy, “We won’t be able to see each other during the summer vacation.”
“En, yes, what’s the matter?” Ye Yao wondered.
Lu Xun frowned, “I’ll come to play with you during the summer vacation.”
“You have been living here for a semester, and you want to come back during the holidays, don’t you get bored?” Ye Yao couldn’t understand, “It’s not like we won’t be able to see each other after the summer vacation.”
Lu Xun put his wording differently, “Then you come and play with me, after the summer vacation we will be in the third year of high school. I can show you my place and we can also visit universities and go to other places together. ”
Ye Yao didn’t immediately refuse this time, he was a little moved.
Visiting the University of his choice to see what it looked like with his own eyes before taking the college entrance examination, was something that could not be replaced by photos and videos on the Internet.
And because tutoring Lu Xun this semester earned much more than the milk tea shop, the financial pressure was greatly relieved, and his Mother’s health had improved a lot because of this, and she no longer needed his care.
Ye Yao made a decision: “Okay, let’s go out and have a look together during the summer vacation.”
***
However, during the summer vacation, Ye Yao didn’t immediately go out of the province with Lu Xun. He insisted that Lu Xun needed a few days to be alone with his family to reunite and that it was not good for him to go at this time, so he would go there a week later.
Lu Xun reluctantly accepted Ye Yao’s decision, so he could only leave with a stern face, and repeatedly told Ye Yao that he would pick him up at the airport on the agreed day, and he would not leave until he picked him up, so he had to come.
Ye Yao agreed, and sent Lu Xun, who was pulling his luggage into the car, and watched Lu Xun leave.
***
Lu Xun’s first few days back home were uneventful, the rebellious school bully didn’t show his report card to his family, and just counted down the days on the calendar day by day.
Finally today he would be able to welcome Ye Yao. Although the flight was scheduled to arrive in the evening, Lu Xun got up early and started making preparations.
But beyond his expectation, he was disappointed to see two unexpected guests.
One was his childhood friend, and the other was his cousin.
Both had just returned from abroad and they came to his house, one after the other, to see him.
The first to arrive was his cousin Lu Ming, who could identify most gay men in their area.
Lu Xun was not at all polite when talking to Lu Ming, “Didn’t I tell you not to come these few days, I have a friend coming over, so I don’t have time to talk to you!”
Lu Ming shook his head in a high-minded manner, “Ai, I have to check on someone and If I don’t come, I won’t be able to do it. I heard that who…that Chu Shi, after a day of rest will come over to play with you right away? Last time I had a feeling that something wasn’t right with him, so this time, I want to check him out again, and there’s a chance that a shocking secret may be revealed, so don’t be scared when the time comes.”
What shocking secret?
Lu Xun was not interested in the slightest, he was only interested in Ye Yao’s flight which was due to arrive soon.
Chu Shi was his childhood friend, and he also told him yesterday that he had just returned to China and wanted to get together with him.
Lu Xun was quite cold and ruthless, “I also told him that I don’t have time for him, that I’m very busy and if he really wanted to come, he could just sit on the sofa and watch TV by himself. And now you’re also here. You two keep each other company today, just sit on the sofa and watch TV by yourselves. There is always tea and water, and if you want to eat, you can go to the back kitchen and ask the chef to make it.”
Lu Ming: “…”
As expected of Lu Xun, who had hurt and shattered the hearts of countless gay teenage boys, he was so straight and frighteningly ruthless if he said anything casually.
They were both standing in the hall and Lu Ming was about to speak again when he heard laughter coming from the doorway.
The voice could be described as pleasing to the ear and just listening to it could make people think of the term ‘noble young master’.
Lu Ming turned his head to look and saw a slender figure walking in through the door.
The boy was quite handsome, and all the clothes and accessories he wore were exquisite and expensive that could be seen by just taking a single glance at them.
Of course Lu Ming recognized this person— Chu Si, Lu Xun’s childhood friend, who was the target of his visit and object of his suspicions.
He suspected that this person had a crush on Lu Xun and wanted to bend him.
What he hated the most were people bending straight men. If he was sure of the reliability of this matter, he would inform Lu Xun as soon as possible.
Chu Shi smiled and said, “Brother Lu, long time no see! I took a flight back yesterday and fantasized that you would come to pick me up at the airport. Hei, fantasies are just fantasies.”
“As long as you know.” Lu Xun’s face remained expressionless as he checked to see if he had forgotten or missed anything, “You’re not a three-year-old kid who doesn’t know the way around, why should I pick you up at the airport?”
Chu Shi still laughed, “Then what do you mean, if I am a three-year-old child, you will come to pick me up?”
Lu Xun checked the furnishings in the house to see if there was anything that might offend Ye Yao, “If you are a three-year-old child then your parents will pick you up. I don’t pick up children for other people.”
Lu Ming, who was listening to the conversation, could not help but be utterly speechless.
He had to say, Lu Xun was really straight and he couldn’t think of such a response if he was a little bent.
Lu Ming stepped in and interrupted the possible conversation between the other two and asked Lu Xun, “Why are you so busy these two days, what were you doing?”
At the mention of this, Lu Ming watched helplessly as Lu Xun’s expressionless face quickly disintegrated, revealing a smile that could be described as tender and affectionate.
Lu Xun: “My friend is coming by plane, I’m going to pick him up, so you guys can play by yourselves.”
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What the author has to say.
The ultimate in double standards, the ultimate in enjoyment.
Here we find that the timeline of this author’s mind is different from the main text oh, you should not substitute into the main text, it is a parallel world.
Lu Xun, this double standard dog….. I approve.
Lighting candles for the childhood friend. Sorry mate, if you’re not Ye Yao, you won’t be able to bend Lu Xun 😩
Thank You for the new chapter （*’∀’人）♥
A candle for Chu Shi? 🕯
Hahaha, he said don’t come visit, they came anyway. I once threw out a couple people who did this, and wished I had not waited 40 years to try it. I also admire how he’s not afraid to admit changing his mind when Ye Yao teases him about living with someone. His lack of shame saves a lot of time and trouble 😄.
🙏🙏🙏 Thank you for this chapter 🙏🙏🙏
Chu Shi will be sad when he sees how Lu Xun behaves towards Ye Yao🥰❤️🔥❤️😍💜
man that cousin as well no real knowledge
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