The banquet concluded, and Tang Zhou drove away from the Tang family. At a street intersection, he spotted Fu Shen, into his regular clothes and stopped beside him. The car window rolled down.
“Get in the car.”
This was an high-end residential area, far from the bustling city, with low traffic flow and dim neon lights.
Fu Shen stood beneath a dim streetlight, casting a long shadow. He looked steadily at Tang Zhou with a slight smile in his eyes.
“I thought you were angry.”
He couldn’t resist teasing Tang Zhou in the banquet hall, but they were caught by others. He couldn’t help feeling a bit regretful. He thought Tang Zhou would blame him, but unexpectedly, he was willing to give him a ride.
Truly soft-hearted.
The longer they spent time together, the more Fu Shen could see through Tang Shen’s aloof facade and touch the soft core within.
Tang Zhou, with a stern expression, repeated, “Get in.”
Fu Shen complied.
He sat in the passenger seat, using the dim light to sketch Tang Zhou’s delicate profile with his gaze.
Tang Zhou tightly pressed his lips, looking quite displeased. However, deep down, he felt quite satisfied seeing Tang Tianyang and his group being choked by Fu Shen, as if their throats were grasped tightly.
“What do you want to eat tonight?” Fu Shen asked.
There wasn’t much to eat at the banquet, and Tang Zhou was indeed a bit hungry, but he kept silent.
Fu Shen paused. Was this… a form of sulking?
Carefully observing Tang Zhou, who was driving, he noticed a slight furrow between his eyebrows. Tang Zhou’s gaze was focused ahead, but his lips were subtly pressed together, causing his cheeks to puff slightly.
It’s too cute.
His heart instantly shattered, and a jumble of emotions rushed in, accompanied by a hint of sweetness, gradually spreading through his chest.
It was like a burst of fire suddenly exploding, with a tumultuous surge of warmth.
Fu Shen stared at Tang Zhou’s profile, his voice hoarse and dry. “Don’t be angry.”
Tang Zhou: “I’m not angry.”
“It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have said those things.”
Fu Shen understood; he and Tang Zhou were different. The person in front of him, seemingly unapproachable, was actually softer inside than anyone else. He shouldn’t have said those words to provoke Tang Zhou’s ambitions regarding the Tang family.
After this period of time, he could see very clearly that Tang Zhou was trying to force Elder Tang to voluntarily give up on him.
However, Fu Shen felt that he wasn’t worth it, so he couldn’t hold back and said those words.
Tang Zhou’s brows furrowed even tighter. He turned his head to glare at Fu Shen. He didn’t know where the frustration came from, but it was building up in his throat, making him feel like vomiting, but nothing came out.
He didn’t want to admit it, but when Fu Shen approached, lowered his voice, and teased him, his first reaction wasn’t resistance; it was that his heart skipped a few beats.
Moreover, when had anyone ever touched his hair? Yet, when Fu Shen ran his fingers through Tang Zhou’s hair, he didn’t even think about avoiding it!
He didn’t think about it so much at the time, but after the banquet was over, Tang Zhou suddenly remembered everything. He felt even more uneasy, even a little shy.
Emotions were the forbidden territory he dared not touch. So when the slightest hint appeared, Tang Zhou felt particularly annoyed.
Not only was he annoyed, but Fu Shen also openly admitted that those were words he shouldn’t have said!
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Tang Zhou coolly looked over.
Fu Shen’s eyes were filled with disapproval. “Don’t smoke.”
“You mind your own business.”
“Can’t the assistant offer advice?”
Tang Zhou glanced at him sideways, his dazzling eyes brightening the gloomy car interior. The faint melancholy at the ends of his eyebrows added a touch of elegance.
His pale lips parted slightly, uttering two words that seemed filled with sorrow and resentment, “You can’t.”
Besides, the assistant contract had already been canceled.
Fu Shen’s Adam’s apple moved slightly. He rubbed the corner of his clothes as if his fingertips were itching, the ink-like color in his eyes surging but ultimately suppressed. He spoke softly, “Smoking isn’t good.”
Tang Zhou opened the car window, turned his head to look outside, ignoring him.
He didn’t light the cigarette either.
Silence spread in the quiet night, and the evening breeze blew gently, cool but unable to blow away the chaos in their hearts.
Tang Zhou closed his eyes and thought for a long time. Eventually, he put the cigarette back in the pack and calmly said, “I was wrong before.”
Fu Shen: ?
“I shouldn’t have used you as a shield,” Tang Zhou thought it over and realized it was his own fault. He said calmly, “From now on, you can wholeheartedly focus on the project without getting involved in these matters.”
He figured it out. Regardless of whether he liked men or not, what his grandfather cared about the most in his heart was the prosperity of the Tang family. And he, along with Tang Zhen, and Tang Tianyang were just tools to continue the Tang family legacy.
No one is right or wrong, it’s just a matter of choices.
Previously, he got caught up in a dead end and was fixated on determining who was superior and who was inferior, which was unnecessary.
Fu Shen furrowed his brows, feeling a bit uneasy.
“Why are you suddenly bringing this up?”
Tang Zhou looked at him seriously. “You woke me up tonight. I really did unnecessary things.”
Fu Shen: “……”
He simply didn’t want Tang Zhou to be entangled in the so-called family ties, but he had never thought of drawing clear lines with Tang Zhou.
In Fu Shen’s view, Tang Zhou didn’t need to give Tang Tianyang any chance to take advantage of the situation. People like that should be eliminated at the very beginning to avoid causing chaos later.
He did want to wake Tang Zhou up, since he was unwilling to let him continue to hold himself back. However, when he faced the moment of “failing in the role of a shield,” there was still a trace of unwillingness deep in his heart.
Sensing Tang Zhou’s intentions, Fu Shen subconsciously wanted to stop him.
He spoke before Tang Zhou could and said, “There are some issues in the project that need discussion. How about we have a meeting together tomorrow?”
Tang Zhou nodded, put the cigarette box back into the storage compartment, and started the car, saying, “I’ll be busy after graduation, so you’ll be in charge of the project when the time comes.”
He believed in Fu Shen’s abilities, and excessive interference would be a burden to Deep Blue.
Fu Shen pinched his fingertips and sighed unnoticeably.
He had achieved nothing at the moment. He wasn’t qualified.
The two of them remained silent on the way. After returning to the apartment complex, Tang Zhou walked ahead, and Fu Shen followed slightly behind. They got into the elevator one after the other.
The elevator stopped on the 16th floor.
As soon as Tang Zhou stepped onto the hallway, he suddenly remembered that he was currently “cohabitating” with Fu Shen. He couldn’t help but slow down his pace.
This “cohabitation” arrangement was Fu Shen’s compensation. He couldn’t let Fu Shen move out, but he can still move out himself.
After all, graduation was approaching, and he has no intention of staying here permanently.
Just as he passed through the corridor, Tang Zhou paused in his steps.
A young man with bangs covering his eyes, dressed very simply, and carrying a slanted denim travel bag leaned against the door next to his.
Upon hearing the movement, the young man’s gaze crossed over Tang Zhou and landed on Fu Shen’s face, calm yet sharp.
Confused, Tang Zhou took a step forward, and Fu Shen stepped up, introducing, “This is the new technician, Mi Shu. Mi Shu, this is my partner, Tang Zhou.”
“Oh.”
Tang Zhou was slightly surprised and calmly glanced at Mi Shu.
He had heard this name in his dream. Mi Shu was said to be one of the most experienced technicians in Deep Blue, as he was said to be on par with Fu Shen in terms of technology expertise. However, he was a hardcore geek and he rarely ran into him.
Not expecting to encounter this tech genius in such a situation, Tang Zhou nodded and said, “Hello.”
Mi Shu glanced at Tang Zhou, then looked at Fu Shen, his gaze somewhat complicated.
Fu Shen cleared his throat. “Mi Shu, the dormitory is upstairs. Let me take you up first.”
Mi Shu nodded with a wooden expression.
The two entered the elevator.
Mi Shu stared at the elevator door. “Consider it a favor.”
“Of course,” Fu Shen had to use a favor to successfully recruite Mi Shu into his team.
“Only for three years,” Mi Shu’s cheeks puffed slightly. He didn’t like being under someone else’s control. If he didn’t owe Fu Shen a favor, he wouldn’t have come here.
“Sure,” Fu Shen agreed without hesitation.
Handing the gloomy Mi Shu over to Pixiu and the others, Fu Shen was about to go downstairs when Mi Shu stopped him, saying, “I’m hungry.”
Fu Shen raised an eyebrow. “Order takeout.”
“You said it includes food and accommodation.”
“I’ll reimburse you.”
Mi Shu: “…”
Damn it, he felt like he had been tricked!
Pixiu is quite good dealing with things, and he genuinely wanted to establish good relationships with the new colleagues, so he enthusiastically suggested, “Shen Ge, since we haven’t eaten either, Why don’t we invite Tang Shen to have dinner together? We can use it as a way to welcome the new colleague.
Fu Shen subconsciously wanted to refuse, but his words took a turn the moment they went to his lips and said, “I’ll go ask him.”
He arrived downstairs and unlocked the door with his fingerprint without knocking.
The living room was quiet, with the ceiling white light glaringly bright. A familiar suit jacket was casually thrown on the sofa, and the bedroom door that belonged to Tang Zhou’s private domain, was tightly closed.
Fu Shen walked to the door and knocked, but received no response.
Water sounds could be heard faintly from inside, so he guessed that Tang Zhou was taking a shower.
He then sent a message to the group.
Fu Shen: 【Tang Zhou and I have something to discuss. You guys go ahead and eat.】
Pi Xiu: 【Shocked! What secret business are Shen Ge and Tang Shen doing behind our backs?!】
Li Fengyu: 【Nonsense. Hehehe.】
Liang Chen: 【Got it.】
Fu Shen: 【Help take care of the new colleague.】
Li Fengyu: 【Rest assured! Where did you dig him up? He seems quite sharp.】
Liang Chen: 【After eating, we can have a technical exchange.】
Fu Shen: 【You guys handle it.】
Pi Xiu: 【Wow, Shen Ge, you dig up someone and don’t even take care of it yourself.】
When the sound of water in the bedroom ceased, Fu Shen didn’t continue with the banter and placed his phone on the table. He opened the fridge to see what ingredients were left.
As the weather grew warmer, Tang Zhou finished his shower, wearing a set of casual home clothing as he came out of the room. He wore a lead-gray pure cotton short-sleeved shirt with black shorts, giving off a casual and comfortable vibe.
Hearing the movement, Fu Shen turned over to look.
The young man who had just gotten out of the shower is drying his hair with a towel. His handsome cheeks are flushed with a rosy hue from the steam, and water droplets on his hair rolled down from his ears, flowing down his delicate and slender white neck, circling around his delicate collarbone, and gathering into a small pool.
He wiped his hair, and his shoulders slightly tilted, making the oversized neckline slip down to one shoulder, revealing a large area of glistening white skin with a faint blush. His usually concealed long and straight legs were now revealed, even the hairs were barely visible.
Fu Shen quickly averted his gaze, feeling his throat itchy. Speaking without thinking: “I’ll give you something to eat.”
Tang Zhou: “……”
It’s not that he was dirty and sees obscenity in everything, but Fu Shen’s expression while saying this easily led people to think wrongly.
Fu Shen, having just said that, seemed to feel that something was off, but he still forced a smile and asked, “Hungry?”
Awkwardness spread in the room.
Sensing the discomfort in their interaction, Tang Zhou spoke up, “Have they eaten yet? If not, let’s eat together and welcome the new colleague.”
With more people around, there’s no need to worry about awkwardness.
Fu Shen firmly replied, “They’ve already eaten.”
Tang Zhou blinked, “Then let’s eat noodles.”
Fu Shen turned and went into the kitchen, not noticing that the phone on the table lit up.
Tang Zhou took a glance.
Liang Chen: 【Then we’ll go ahead and eat.】
Tang Zhou: “……”
Thank You for the new chapter (⋈◍＞◡＜◍)。✧♡
fu shen just wants to eat alone with him LMAO
So quickly busted hahahaha