Because of this problem, his roommates ostracized him, and his advisor didn't pay much attention to him. Despite his poor family situation, he couldn't get poverty subsidies because his classmates didn't like him.

Because of my stutter, I was bullied when I looked for part-time jobs.

He was eventually fired by his boss.

They only paid half the salary as a perfunctory gesture.

The boy got used to being bullied and gradually stopped fighting back.

With no money for next semester's tuition and his parents ill and unable to afford it, the boy thought for a long time and decided to drop out of school. Apart from attending classes, he was either on his way to or looking for part-time jobs. He knew there was a ginkgo tree path on campus, but he had never really appreciated it.

It was the last day, and he wanted to come and see it.

He dared not step into the crowd, shrinking into a corner, staring at the withered yellow leaves and reflecting on the first half of his life. He was a good student and wanted to make his parents proud, but he had no money...

I wanted to apply for a student loan.

My roommates and I often joke in our dorm about how tough the job market is. They say that with unpopular majors, it's almost impossible to find a job in your field after graduation without someone giving you a push, and you can only do entry-level jobs that pay 3,4k or more. They also find it difficult to pass the civil service exam.

Under their influence, the boy became increasingly unable to see the future clearly.

Then I had the thought of leaving.

Seeing that the other party was really unwilling, Nan Yu let it go. "Sorry to bother you." After saying that, she stopped bothering the boy and went to take pictures of the scenery. Although she wasn't in the pictures, taking beautiful photos made her happy.

A complex emotion flashed in Gu Han's eyes.

Their eyes were constantly fixed on the young master.

Seeing that he seemed to have taken enough pictures of the scenery, and wanted to include the beautiful scenery in the frame, he looked around but felt embarrassed because everyone taking pictures was either a girl or a couple. He couldn't find anyone to take pictures with, so he leaned against the ginkgo tree in frustration.

Gu Han stepped forward again, trying to take the camera.

Nan Yu still pushed his hand away, just like a girlfriend throwing a tantrum, stubborn and unyielding. The other party wouldn't say anything nice, wouldn't give her a way out, and wouldn't even bother to help him.

Gu Han sighed helplessly, "If you want to take a picture, I'll take one for you."

Nan Yu: "No need to thank me."

"Why are you angry? You were perfectly fine this morning."

Gu Han wasn't an impatient person, but Nan Yu's indifference was more painful than a needle pricking his heart. He realized that he couldn't control his emotions in front of the young master and always impulsively said things like this. He could have simply ignored it.

Nan Yu said something insincere: "I'm not angry at all, don't hang around in front of me."

"Because of what I said? Or because I didn't give you a kiss?"

"You didn't do anything to upset me."

"What will it take for you to calm down? Go back and take another picture?"

"No need." He crossed his arms, turned his back to Gu Han, and said, "I know I'm being ridiculous. Anyway, it's only seven days. Just bear with it. When we get home, I'll have my dad transfer you away. That way, my brother won't bother you, and I won't ask you to go out. We'll have some peace and quiet."

Gu Han tensed up, his brows furrowing. "I didn't say you were ridiculous."

Nan Yu chuckled indifferently.

"It's all the same thing, it's okay. I know you're just doing this for money, and you've only put up with my temper for so long because of the money. I won't run around for the next few days, I'll just wander around the area at most, and I can play games in bed. If I want to, time will still pass quickly."

Gu Han was really anxious now. There were people all around him, and he couldn't even open his mouth to speak. His brows were slightly furrowed, and his gaze was fixed on the boy's thin back.

Nan Yu was about to leave, but stopped after taking only a couple of steps because someone had arrived and asked directly:

"Excuse me, can I add you on WeChat?"

Deng Xin caught a glimpse of the butler out of the corner of her eye, feeling annoyed. She took out her phone to add him on WeChat, but Gu Han, seeing this, covered the QR code with his hand. Compared to the girl's blushing and shy expression, his face was much colder.

“He’s just here for tourism. You have no hope. There’s no need to add him on WeChat, it’s pointless.”

Nan Yu pushed his hand away and held the phone up to the girl's face.

“Scan, he’s my brother. He’s been single for thirty years and can’t find a wife. He’s jealous that I have girls asking for my WeChat. It’s okay, little sister, scan it. I can stay here for a few more days. I’ll come to visit you tomorrow.”

Upon hearing this, the girl's gaze fell on Gu Han. His appearance and height were very much to her liking, especially his height, which was a big plus for a 170cm girl.

Feeling quite embarrassed, she asked Gu Han again, "Um, my best friend wants my brother's WeChat, could you...?"

Before she could finish speaking, Gu Han interrupted her in a deep voice: "No!"

He was so fierce that the girl's face turned from red to pale. She quickly glanced at Nan Yu, nodded at him, and ran away.

Gu Han stared at the boy with a dark expression. Nan Yu put her phone back in her pocket, caught the man staring at her out of the corner of her eye, and looked up. "What? Stop trying to steal my love interest."

Gu Han's voice was almost squeezed out from between his teeth.

"A mismatch in social status will not lead to happiness."

Nan Yu: "As long as I like it, even if my dad is a garbage collector, he'll accept it. You don't need to worry about it."

"You're willing to risk your freedom for love?"

"What's it to you, butler? Get away from me!"

"You just said you'd listen, but I don't think you've ever listened even for a single day!"

"So what? You said I'm a young master, and your salary comes from my father. So what if I don't listen to you? You can hit me, scold me, or kill me?"

Gu Han's chest ached with anger, so she could only change the subject: "Aren't you hungry yet?"

Nan Yu, true to her word, said, "I'm not hungry."

Gu Han felt a fire burning in his chest, almost rising to his throat. He grabbed the boy's wrist and pulled him away. Nan Yu tried to break free, but the more he struggled, the more it hurt. The pent-up anger in his chest materialized, and he angrily said:

"Let go of me! Gu Han! You stinking bastard! Let go!"

Gu Han pulled him to a less crowded side path, pinning his fidgeting little hands behind his back, bringing them very close together. "Are you upset with me because of what happened last night? Or is it just because you won't let me kiss you?"

The lamp wick paused, "What happened last night?"

Gu Han's eyes were bloodshot. What happened? How come he didn't know that the young master was such a good actor? When possessiveness takes hold, no reason works. He tightened his grip, and Deng Xin's wrist was hurt from the pressure. His eyes turned red.

The more he fancied Gu Han, the less he could control himself. Especially when he thought about him adding a strange girl on WeChat, his inner demons roared wildly, and his furrowed brows made him look extremely fierce.

"You don't remember?"

He pressed his lips to hers and bit her hard, then started nibbling and rubbing haphazardly, completely lacking any skill. Nan Yu's eyes widened. A kiss, a kiss... Was she dreaming?

No wonder my mouth felt numb this morning!

He even thought he was a pervert, that he had sucked his lips until they went numb in his dream!

Ah! So this lousy butler is the real jerk!

Although he lacked skill, he was fierce. He struggled but couldn't move, and soon he was kissed until he was breathless, seeing stars, and his legs went weak. Gu Han went from clamping his hands to putting his arm around his waist. There was a rest chair two meters away, and he pulled him to sit down.

The lamp wick was dim and fuzzy.

Gu Han regretted his impulsiveness, but if he were given another chance, he would still act impulsively. Seeing him interact with girls was even more torturous than the grueling training he had experienced before.