The Scum Shou's Survival GuideChapter 133.1

Translator: ShiriChan

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Shen Ye stood there motionless, staring at the side of that figure in front of him without looking away.

That face with an 80% similarity to Han Xu’s slowly overlapped with his at this moment. The blurry figure that’d been gathering dust in a corner of his mind somewhere for ten years seemed to emerge from a distant memory, manifesting into reality bit by bit, appearing in his world once again.

Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.

Shen Ye’s fingertips bit into the palms of his hands, trembling slightly.

So, this was why they looked so similar to each other. It turned out… they were the same exact person from beginning to end. But, how was this possible?! nQzstU

Shen Ye had carefully investigated Tao Xu in the beginning. Tao Xu was a completely different person with a clean and simple background, his own parents, and his own life. It was impossible for him to be Han Xu. But, now he was saying that he was Han Xu, and had even come to the grave of Han Xu’s parents.

If he wasn’t Han Xu, how could he know Han Xu’s name or even know about this place? Not only were they a decade apart in age, but they also had no connection to each other at all. Unless he was Han Xu himself, there was no possible other explanation.

At this time, Shen Ye suddenly remembered that when he’d been looking into Tao Xu, he’d found that Tao Xu had been in a very loving relationship with Zhou Jiaping, but had suddenly asked to break up with him. There’d also been slight changes in his personality somewhat different from what he’d investigated… so, had Han Xu already been inside this body from then on?

And why had Han Xu turned into another person? Now that he was inside another body, what about his own body? Could he… already be dead? And if he’d died, then when exactly had he died?

Something like dying and resurrecting inside another body…

Was it actually possible?

At this moment, the shock and countless questions running through Shen Ye’s mind left him with no room for thoughts about hatred or revenge. He just wanted to find out the reason for all of this, because the actual truth was too preposterous and difficult to accept, but… this incredibly absurd conclusion was the truth of the matter.

Han Xu’s soul was inside the body of this person in front of him. luT0VF

Shen Ye dearly wished to charge over right now to question him and puncture his lies, his fists clenched very tightly. But, he didn’t walk over in the end. Instead, he slowly turned around, his eyes cold to the bone.

Since you want to hide your identity, I’ll let you hide your identity and I’ll continue playing this game with you.

But this time, I won’t fall for your tricks anymore!

……………… 0dZg k

Ye Ming was kneeling in front of the tombstone with a faintly sad expression on his face.

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【Ye Ming: He didn’t step out even after such a shock. His ability to temper himself is quite impressive. Generally speaking, when someone encounters an enemy like this, they’ll run up without another word and commence a fight to the death. He found out, but actually didn’t expose me, wanting to play a role-playing game with me instead. Sure enough, it’s true love ah!】 pl5Xmd

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When he got back home, he found that Shen Ye had already returned first and was sitting on the sofa waiting for him.

The light in the living room wasn’t turned on. It was almost dusk, so the room was dimly lit. Shen Ye’s elbows were resting against his knees and his fingers were clasped together, while he was giving Ye Ming an indecipherable look. The corners of his mouth were slightly curled up into a shallow arc, and he said, “You’re back.” Fb Rni

Ye Ming stood there. For some reason, he felt that Shen Ye seemed a little different today, but he couldn’t pinpoint what exactly was different.

Shen Ye looked at Ye Ming. After he’d left the cemetery, he’d stayed inside his home, waiting for Ye Ming to return.

And Ye Ming really came back. Perhaps he’d never even thought about leaving, or maybe his return was just another part of his scheme… using psychological tactics to approach him once again. From their very first meeting, he’d been carrying out a plot to attract his attention. His so-called concern over Zhou Jiaping was fake, as well as him succumbing to his threats.

With Ye Ming’s conniving methods, how could he have actually dropped a bunch of plates in front of him so clumsily. With Ye Ming’s cold-blooded ruthlessness, how could he’ve actually cared about Zhou Jiaping. Had that chance encounter really even been a chance encounter? 40iBhL

No, it was all part of his premeditated plan to approach him, because he knew that he wouldn’t be able to forget about him.

This time, what do you hope to gain from staying by my side?

Shen Ye let out an extremely soft chuckle that seemed to come from his chest. He concealed the painful, self-deprecating hatred in his eyes, and said indifferently, “Are you finished with your business at school?”

Ye Ming frowned slightly, and nodded, “I’m done.” 85Fiwv

He wanted to leave the room after responding. The atmosphere in this space was too oppressive, like the period before rainfall on a mountain, like the looming depression before a storm.

However, Shen Ye abruptly stood up. With a seemingly nonchalant smile on his lips, he strode over and approached Ye Ming, blocking his way.

Ye Ming could only stop in place and take a step back.

Shen Ye lowered his head, reaching out to caress Ye Ming’s face, his actions very light. He seemed to be tracing the shape of the face of the person in front of him like he was trying to confirm something. A variety of complex emotions rippled across the depths of his eyes. But, in a flash, they stilled, his gaze becoming a deep pool where nothing could be seen. fJmIZ7

He actually had countless things he wanted to ask Ye Ming. But, he knew that Ye Ming wouldn’t give him those answers.

If Ye Ming were willing to answer his questions, he wouldn’t have deceived him once again. Whether it was in the past or right now, he was always lying to him, and had never told him a single word of the truth.

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What a natural-born liar.

But, no matter what, don’t think you’ll be able to escape from me this time! S5i9re

Ye Ming met Shen Ye’s bottomless gaze, a vague premonition arising in his heart that seemed to be warning him to leave quickly, to run away quickly, to not get any closer to this person, because it was very dangerous…

Just when Ye Ming was feeling so suffocated that he could hardly breathe, Shen Ye suddenly let go of him and chuckled, “You should go and rest ba.”

Ye Ming breathed a sigh of relief, turning around to scurry back to his room. For the very first time, he felt an urge to escape.

……………… 0vGqXT

The next day, Ye Ming woke up and found that Shen Ye was still at home and had made breakfast. He couldn’t help but reveal a look of surprise.

Last time, Shen Ye had done this because he’d hurt him. What was the reason this time? Didn’t he place very little importance on him?

Shen Ye looked at Ye Ming, the corners of his mouth quirking up coldly. He gave him a meaningful look, and said in a low voice, “Let’s eat ba.”

Although Ye Ming had a myriad of doubts in his mind, he didn’t ask, and sat there silently to eat. ljeW1F

Shen Ye only took a few bites. His gaze remained on Ye Ming, taking in Ye Ming’s dining habits, the foods he liked to eat, and other similar details he’d occasionally reveal unintentionally. All of this… felt like a repeat of yesterday. Shen Ye finally understood why he’d felt that this person was familiar in every way. It was because they’d known each other for so many years. Yet, he’d actually failed to recognize him from the start.

Shen Ye didn’t sleep all night yesterday. He’d stayed in the room next door, lying there wide awake, knowing that he was only a few meters away from him. The person he’d hated with every fiber of his being for ten years was just right there.

He’d hated this one person for so long. Now that he’d suddenly returned, he was worried about the outcome. If this person disappeared once again, how would he ever rid himself of this hatred?

After Ye Ming finished his breakfast, he put down his bowl, and said, “I’m done eating.” DHpcSg

“Let’s go, ba.” Shen Ye picked up his coat on the chair, and strode out, going downstairs first.

Ye Ming hesitated for a moment. Sure enough, he hadn’t been imagining things yesterday ba. He could feel that Shen Ye really was acting a little differently. Could his actions yesterday have been discovered by Shen Ye? Ye Ming thought this, but then quickly tossed out that idea. If Shen Ye had really discovered his true identity, how could he remain completely unmoved?

It was impossible. If he knew about his identity, he wouldn’t be behaving like this… after all, he hated him that much.

Ye Ming shook his head, then followed him to his car. During this time, he’d almost always commuted to and from work with Shen Ye. He was probably the only person who’d ever made President Shen do such a menial job like being a chauffeur. ZEcker

When they arrived at the underground parking lot, Ye Ming prepared to get off and leave first since he’d always gone up separately from Shen Ye. But, this time Shen Ye suddenly pressed down Ye Ming’s hand, his stern face moving closer to him with the corners of the lips slightly raised as he uttered in a low voice, “Wait for me.”

Ye Ming’s expression slightly shifted. Wouldn’t this be too ostentatious? Although everyone knew that he was being kept by Shen Ye, Shen Ye had never acted intimate with him in front of other people in such a high-profile manner. He never treated him any differently from other employees. Why was he suddenly doing this today?

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Shen Ye seemed to notice Ye Ming’s doubts, giving him a profound look as he chuckled meaningfully, “Since you’re willing to follow me, then I won’t treat you too shabbily. I’ve already said this to you before.”

Shen Ye grabbed Ye Ming by the wrist, not allowing him to break free. QFGNVm

Ye Ming was led forward by Shen Ye, and directly dragged into the elevator. A trace of anxiety finally appeared on his face, and he said, “I’m already together with you, so let go!”

Shen Ye looked back at him. Seeing the embarrassment in Ye Ming’s eyes, he exposed a mocking smile. Your acting skills are still as good as ever. You even have me almost fooled into believing that… you’re actually very worried about this.

He suddenly tugged Ye Ming closer, stretching out an arm to prop it next to his neck, imprisoning him in his arms, as he chuckled into his ear, “I’ve let go. Is this okay then?”

Although he’d let go of him, his face had moved even closer to his, the tip of his nose almost touching Ye Ming’s ear, his warm breath tickling his skin. Gvxh1w

Ye Ming’s face turned pale, and he furrowed his brow. The elevator was about to arrive, but he didn’t want to be seen with Shen Ye like this!

The elevator kept on going up, then dinged as it came to a stop. Ye Ming’s heart beat faster and faster, while his nose was filled with Shen Ye’s scent. He liked this person so much, but couldn’t be together with him… Shen Ye watched Ye Ming’s eyes, and laughed softly. A few seconds before the elevator door opened up, he moved away and stood by the side, leaving no emotions visible on his stern face.

The people coming in saw that Shen Ye was there, and immediately greeted him respectfully, “President Shen.”

Shen Ye nodded, giving them a faint smile in return. xLTIr7

Ye Ming let out a sigh of relief, his heart settling down once again. He quickly got off the elevator first and went to his own office. Ever since the time Shen Ye had gotten drunk and treated him like he was Han Xu, he felt that his attitude towards him had become a little different. Yesterday, it’d become even more obvious.

His relationship with Shen Ye seemed to be gradually spiraling out of control.

The editor has something to say: this role-playing game is too stimulating… more pls

P.S. hello, it’s me, still behind on everything as always. love reading everyone’s comments + thoughts even tho i dont always get the chance to respond~ gGA4z