As Yan Yan spoke, she suddenly looked up with a nervous expression and gazed at Fei Bai. “Um, I didn’t mean to imply that there’s anything between him and my brother.”
Fei Bai didn’t think much of it. Luo Yusen’s status and social circle were well established, so it was natural for him to have connections.
Yan Yan and Qiao Li had made plans to go to Fengyun on Christmas Day to watch her idol. She didn’t dare ask Luo Yusen for access passes directly, so she had her mother help instead.
However, Fei Bai ended up not going that day. Their project had a mid-term presentation on the last day of the exam week, and he needed to prepare the presentation first.
Qiao Li generously offered to accompany him, but Fei Bai pushed him away. “No need. I can handle it alone. After all, I’ll be the main speaker anyway. It would be best if you accompanied Yan Yan. Opportunities like this are rare, and with the finals approaching, it’ll be hard to find another chance to go out.”
It snowed appropriately that day. Fei Bai went to the coffee shop in the school and bought a latte, sitting on a high stool by the window, opening his laptop to type earnestly.
The presentation draft, spanning two or three pages, took up his entire afternoon. Fei Bai finished the last sip of coffee, coughing a bit from the almond bits settled at the bottom of the cup.
Outside the window, the sky was a mix of blue and purple, with clouds floating high above and snowflakes falling gently. When illuminated by the streetlights, it looked like a world in a crystal ball.
Fei Bai noticed many people on the street carrying bouquets. He remembered someone mentioning that the school had opened a new flower shop these days. With an impulse, he walked in that direction, his sneakers squeaking on the snow.
From afar, he saw the bright lights of the flower shop with faint Christmas background music playing. There were also small booths outside, displaying packaged flower boxes and bouquets. Next to them was a medium-sized Christmas tree adorned with golden bells on its branches, which jingled crisply in the wind.
Seeing the crowded shop, Fei Bai instantly gave up on going inside and instead chose a flower box with red roses and pine branches from the outdoor stall.
After scanning the payment code, the cashier helped him seal the flower box and put it into a paper bag, smiling gently as she wished him “Merry Christmas.”
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Fei Bai carried the paper bag home, wondering if Luo Yusen had returned by now.
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He took out his phone from his pocket, sent “Merry Christmas, Shixiong” to Luo Yusen, then hesitated before asking if he would be back in the evening.
Luo Yusen didn’t immediately reply, so Fei Bai put his phone back in his pocket.
The temperature outside was very low. By the time he entered the building, his hand holding the bag had turned red from the cold. Fei Bai pressed the elevator button with his still-warm hand, watching as the numbers on the display increased slowly.
As it neared his floor, he thought he heard voices speaking. Fei Bai paused, and as the elevator doors opened, he saw two people standing at his door.
One was Luo Yusen, and the other…
Fei Bai felt that he looked somewhat familiar. After a few seconds, he remembered him as the male celebrity that Yan Yan liked.
He hadn’t deliberately remembered the person’s name before, so it took him a moment to recall it. His name was Lou Cen.
No wonder he had so many fans. He indeed had an impeccable face, perfect for the camera.
Lou Cen was also carrying a paper bag with a stamped logo on it. Fei Bai had seen Luo Yusen wear suits from this brand.
Yan Yan’s words echoed in his mind: “My brother seems to be quite close with my idol. There were photos of them dining together back when I was in high school. I wonder how their relationship is now…”
It should still be good, or else he wouldn’t have been brought home.
Fei Bai wasn’t sure if he should leave now or not. Many inexplicable thoughts popped into his mind, including Luo Yusen’s implied statement when he said Fei Bai couldn’t bring men home and Fei Bai’s naive question in response.
He was lost in thought for too long. The elevator began to close slowly, and suddenly a distinctly knuckled hand pressed against one of the doors, accompanied by a remark: “What are you daydreaming about?”
Fei Bai looked up and saw that Luo Yusen had already walked up to him.
Before he could speak, Luo Yusen took his hand and pulled him out.
Lou Cen saw him and smiled somewhat surprisedly. “Has President Luo changed his taste?”
Luo Yusen frowned openly at the remark. “He’s not like you.”
After all, being from the entertainment industry, even hearing such words, he remained unfazed. Lou Cen smiled and said, “Is that so?” then glanced at Fei Bai, seemingly casually asking, “Do you prefer younger ones?”
Fei Bai flinched and tried to pull his hand out of Luo Yusen’s palm.
Luo Yusen glanced at him and tightened his grip, refusing to let go. He asked Lou Cen without giving him any face, “Can you leave now?”
Lou Cen shook his head. “Mr. Luo is really heartless. If you don’t want the gift, just say so. There’s no need to rush me out.”
Fei Bai understands now. So, he was Luo Yusen’s ex.
Luo Yusen didn’t respond to Lou Cen’s remark. “I don’t know how you found out where I live, but I hope this is the last time you come here. Your endorsement offer from Fengyun was based on the marketing department’s plan and has nothing to do with me personally. If you don’t want any setbacks in your career, you’d better listen to me.”
Lou Cen’s expression changed after hearing this. He paused before saying, “I thought…”
Luo Yusen lost patience and didn’t let him finish. He held Fei Bai’s hand and walked into the apartment, closing the door unceremoniously behind them.
Only then did he notice the rather large bag in the child’s other hand. “What’s this?”
Fei Bai, seeing the luxury items Lou Cen intended to give Luo Yusen, didn’t want to bring out his flowers anymore. “Nothing.”
Luo Yusen leaned down slightly, picking up Fei Bai’s hand and the bag together. “If it’s nothing, then why did you let your hand freeze like this?”
Fei Bai hung his head, not saying a word. The contrast between the person he just saw and Luo Yusen was striking.
So that’s what Luo Yusen’s ex looked like.
Better looking than him, more formidable, and more enduring.
Seeing the child looking dejected, Luo Yusen asked, “Is it because of that person?”
“No,” Fei Bai murmured softly.
“He wasn’t my ex-boyfriend.” Luo Yusen thought for a moment. “He was… what do you kids call it nowadays? A casual partner? Friends with benefits?”
Omg… laughing hard. Friends with benefit…whatever😂
New chapter update, nice👍
Thanks for the update 🥰
Already read the mtl but still cannot wait to read your translation.
Me too. read the mtl. Still waiting eagerly for your translation every week! Thank you
Thank you for the chapter 😍
Thank You for the new chapter(⸝⸝⍢⸝⸝) ෆ
Wow rather open about your past relationship huh luo yusen.. Somehow he isn’t what I thought he was like before he acted scummy with fei bai. Guess his gentleman act was just a facade huh 🤷♂️
Thank you for the chapter! I can’t wait for Luo Yusen to get his act together and stop paying around 😑
It’s a tonal shift that’s really sad and unpleasant to read.
Fei Bai is the cutest, I loveee him smm I wanna cuddle him :(( so cutee
Wow, I thought Luo Yusen never did casual relationship but now wow I’m just surprised- you go Yusen tell that guy Fei Bai is different!! 😭🎉