The Scum Shou's Survival GuideChapter 127.1

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Editor: mantou KUcOVG

Ye Ming’s expression slightly changed, and he didn’t speak.

Instead, Zhou Jiaping reacted first, and gave Shen Ye a curious look. Shen Ye’s demeanor, attitude, and clothing unmistakably distinguished him as a successful member of society, with a maturity and steadiness that differed from college students like themselves who’d just stepped foot into society. However, what surprised him most was, how did Tao Xu become acquainted with such a person?

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Shen Ye looked nothing like someone who belonged to the same world as them.

Ye Ming clenched his hands, then came to his senses as well. Shen Ye had probably only paid a bit more attention to him because of his appearance, but had no idea who he was. Now, they were nothing more than mere strangers who had met once before… so there was no need for him to be so flustered. He nodded slightly, then said, “Hello.” kiHCNI

Shen Ye gazed at Ye Ming’s face. He wasn’t an especially impulsive person. But, he had to admit that every time Ye Ming appeared in front of him, he’d easily grab all of his attention, causing him to act out of control.

However, he found that Ye Ming’s reaction was somewhat beyond his expectations. He looked unruffled, and was behaving neither humbly nor arrogantly. There was no sign of panic on his face from running into him, nor was he overtly treating him any differently because of that incident last time. It was as if he really was just a casual acquaintance passing by. This kind of bearing was very rare in a college student who’d yet to graduate.

This made it easy for others to forget his age when interacting with him. It was as though this youthful body housed a more mature soul.

“Is this your boyfriend?” Shen Ye asked Ye Ming cheerily, the corners of his lips slightly raised, as he gave Zhou Jiaping a meaningful look.

Ye Ming hesitated for a few seconds, then nodded.

How wonderful ah. Shen Ye looked at Zhou Jiaping with a nearly indiscernible smile on his lips, but the depths of his eyes were filled with pain. Back then, before Han Xu had revealed his true colors, they’d also gotten along very well like this…

They’d dine together and chat, discussing all kinds of trivial matters. As long as they were together, he’d feel satisfied, as though this world was filled with warmth.

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But later on, recalling these things left him with nothing but pain and hatred. 09bwCh

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Although he’d acted nonchalant as he’d left, trying his best to conceal the true feelings inside his heart, when Ye Ming had admitted that Zhou Jiaping was his boyfriend, suddenly, an odd sense of jealousy had sprouted within him. X3PZU4

He wanted to take that person for himself!

This wasn’t love, nor was it affection, but rather, a pure desire for possession. Ye Ming was too similar to Han Xu, much too similar… so similar that even though he was just a fake, he still wanted to keep him under his control.

Whether he loved or hated that person, he couldn’t tolerate him being with someone else.

This was the first time in ten years after Han Xu had left… that such thoughts about another person had been elicited in Shen Ye. qDogA9

………………

Watching as Shen Ye left, Ye Ming let out a small sigh of relief. Although he clearly understood that they had nothing to do with each other now, he still felt a little dejected in his heart.

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Zhou Jiaping also let out a sigh of relief. Shen Ye had only appeared for less than a minute, and had said no more than three sentences, but the oppressive sense of pressure he exuded had actually reduced him to silence. He hadn’t been able to utter a single word. He probably wouldn’t have even been this nervous in front of a teacher.

Zhou Jiaping frowned, and asked Ye Ming, “Who is he?” 2jdhAw

Ye Ming paused, then said lightly, “I met him once while working in the hotel, just briefly.”

Zhou Jiaping didn’t think too much about it, and didn’t suspect that Ye Ming might be lying to him at all. In his heart, this explanation also made the most sense to him. Otherwise, Tao Xu would’ve never gotten the chance to meet with someone like that. He no longer paid any attention to this small interlude, and said to Ye Ming with a smile, “Let’s go out this weekend ba. We can ride a bike over, then stay at a farmhouse for a night before coming back. I’ve already booked an appointment for us!”

He felt that Ye Ming must’ve been too tired from working and looking for a job at the same time. He wanted to do everything possible to make him feel more relaxed and happy.

Ye Ming gave a soft sigh. He paused for a moment, then raised his head, earnestly looking into Zhou Jiaping’s eyes, before finally saying, “Actually, there was something I wanted to tell you today.” l1biAh

Zhou Jiaping said with a smile, “What is it?”

Ye Ming said word by word, “Let’s break up ba.”

With a pa, the spoon in Zhou Jiaping’s hand fell onto the table. He looked at Ye Ming incredulously. Why? Obviously, they’d been doing just fine. Why had he suddenly mentioned them breaking up?

“You, you’re kidding ba?” Zhou Jiaping’s face had turned pale, and he gave him a hurt look. koGYSU

Ye Ming felt guilty, but he didn’t want to waste Zhou Jiaping’s time. With a calm expression, he repeated himself once again, clearly enunciating each word, “I’m not kidding. I asked you out today just to have a talk with you about this matter.”

Zhou Jiaping stared at him. After a long while, he gritted his teeth, and said, “I want a reason.”

Ye Ming hesitated for a moment, then said, “I don’t think we’re right for each other…”

Zhou Jiaping abruptly interrupted him angrily, “I won’t accept such a shoddy excuse!” iu6Bsd

Because his voice was a bit loud, the people at the tables near them all looked over, whispering and murmuring.

Ye Ming’s brow was slightly furrowed. Although he truly felt apologetic towards Zhou Jiaping, his decision wouldn’t change. He slowly said, “With relationships, you get together when there’s compatibility, and separate once there’s not. Take your time to think things over.”

At that, Ye Ming stood up.

But, how could Zhou Jiaping just let Ye Ming leave like that. He grabbed his wrist, his eyes a little red, “Xiao Xu, don’t you like me anymore?” 1zcM t

Ye Ming looked into his eyes. He opened his mouth, then finally said, “Yes, I don’t like you anymore.”

Ye Ming forcefully shook off Zhou Jiaping’s hand, then turned around and left. He didn’t turn back to see the young man’s sad appearance. He knew that his actions were very cruel. He was always hurting others, so… don’t like me anymore.

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Just like Shen Ye, it’d be best if you didn’t like me anymore… I’m not worthy of your affections.

Ye Ming walked up to the checkout counter, and was just about to pay the bill, when the cashier glanced at him, then said with a smile, “You’re from Table 12, right. A Mr. Shen has already paid for the bill.” 8L3Dyd

Ye Ming’s hand that’d been reaching for his wallet momentarily paused. He nodded, then left.

【888: I feel like Zhou Jiaping won’t give up so easily.】

【Ye Ming: Of course. Supposing we use his favorability value as an analogy, he should probably have at least 80 points for Tao Xu. How could he casually agree to a breakup, ne~】

【888: You do appear to be doing this rather perfunctorily, as if you don’t care at all.】 AMk4hT

【Ye Ming: Young people ma, they’ll learn their lesson after suffering a bit. He’s not important. What’s important is my family’s Shen Ye. Did he pay attention to me again today? Xixixi.】

【888: You could say that ba.】

【Ye Ming: Ah~ I’m counting on him for my blissful life~】

【888: …】 G0IsOX

Today, he’d basically finished up everything that needed to be done. Ye Ming went back to his dorm room and had a great nap. Then, he got up in the afternoon to continue working in the hotel.

The translator has something to say: sigh, poor Zhou Jiaping…