Chapter 27
Emerging from the mall, the plaza was packed with people; the power of the weekend was truly immense.
We walked from one end of the street to the other, the ride-hailing app flashing repeatedly, but we finally managed to hail a car in a secluded alley.
The hotel Su Yu booked was spacious and bright. After we took a shower together, we lay comfortably on the bed, ordered takeout, and after everything was delivered, we turned on the TV and chose our favorite movie.
As the changing light and shadow on the screen completely filled the living room, Su Yu sat on the sofa, nestled against my shoulder, and I actually had the illusion that we could be together like this for the rest of our lives.
When the movie ended in the last second, Su Yu and I got up. He was wearing my upper body pajamas while I was only wearing pants.
Waking up naturally in a soft, thick bed is one of life's greatest pleasures, not to mention being next to your loved one.
After washing up, Su Yu and I went to do some crafts. The shop was full of couples sitting at separate tables. Su Yu chose a ring and perfume, and the tools were laid out in front of us.
Holding Su Yu's right ring finger, I measured his finger circumference. The fine silver thread fell on his jade-like skin, and I secretly touched it a little longer.
When it was his turn, he carefully took my right hand, his thumb sweeping across my knuckles and wrapping it with silver thread.
After confirming the details, we had our initials engraved under the guidance of the shop assistant. When we finally received the ring box, the navy blue velvet fabric was deep and understated, and the two silver rings stood upright in the card slots. The four letters that our eyes were focused on seemed to have been engraved with the most dazzling highlights in the world.
Next, we went to blend the perfume. We first conducted a test to select a scent that suited us.
"gorgeous?"
I repeatedly and incredulously tried to figure out how Su Yu had chosen the "glamorous" type for herself.
Is that strange?
"In my eyes, you are an ethereal fairy who doesn't eat the food of this world."
"You act like a dog every day and you still chose the gentle one? Did you choose based on the results?"
We have very different views on each other's preferences, and it's fortunate that we tested this beforehand, otherwise what if the flavor we made didn't suit the other person's taste?
Su Yu and I were both secretly relieved when we saw the results.
The dazzling array of little water bottles made me dizzy. They all smelled so good that my nose seemed to have lost its function and I couldn't smell anything anymore.
Seeing that I was about to see stars, Su Yu quickly stuffed a bottle of mineral water into my mouth.
When I left the store, I was still covered in fragrance.
I was getting ready to have lunch when I received a video forwarded to me by Qiu Jiajia.
:?
This isn't your brother.
Tell your brother to hurry up and create an account so he can start taking ads; I want to eat a jar of cake.
I clicked to take a look, and it really was! Then I glanced at the nickname, and it was "Mom"! And there were quite a few comments.
I clicked on it with trepidation, thinking that this ordinary middle-aged woman who loves to record her life was about to be cyberbullied.
Auntie, please don't look at private messages from boys lately (heart emoji)
The content left me speechless. Aside from not recognizing middle-aged people sending flowers and blessings, it was about boys and girls who should be around our age praising my brother, and even asking my mom for my brother's account number.
Scrolling back to the homepage and seeing the astonishing amount of content, I realized that my mom is a little too fond of documenting her life.
Su Yu asked me what was wrong, and I clicked on every video again to check them. Fortunately, only one of them went viral.
However, more people are paying attention to my mom now.
I showed my phone to Su Yu, and he found it amusing, so he actually said he wanted to create his own account.
Without further ado, he asked me to take pictures of him while he was still eating. Even though the food was almost cold, I still dutifully played the role of a phone stand.
Su Yu immediately posted a video and even went to her mother's comment section to tell her to stop making trouble.
After sending it, he didn't pay any more attention to it and never opened the software again.
We went to see a movie and played some video games. We returned to school with our honor dolls, feeling quite proud of our achievements.
I didn't want to be separated from him, but I still had to accept the parting... I was the only one who was sad in this tragic scene, because Su Yu had to do her group assignment and didn't have time to talk to me.
Strolling on the vast playground, the pulsating music in my headphones kept stimulating my senses, so I decided to go for a run to clear my head.
I'm drenched in sweat. Running in this weather must be crazy of me. Just look at the video Su Yu posted at noon.
It's really popular.
Everyone below said that this was the most correct episode for him to gain popularity based on his looks, but it seems that Su Yu doesn't know that yet, otherwise he would have told me earlier.
Many people are paying attention to him and collecting his works. I was shocked by the astonishing data. Is Su Yu really going to become an internet celebrity?
I changed the music to a soothing style and wandered aimlessly to Su Yu's dormitory building. He was inside at that moment, and as long as I sent him a message, he would come out to see me.
He would happily run over and then scold me for being childish.
But I didn't do that because interrupting group work is inhumane.
On the way, I received a video call from my mom. She said she couldn't get through to Su Yu, so she called me instead.
She said that when she saw Su Yu's video, the more she looked at her face, the more familiar it seemed. After realizing who it was, she immediately sent three roses and her best wishes.
She also mentioned that someone commented on her post wanting to be her daughter-in-law, which amused her, but she was also puzzled as to why someone would ask if she wanted a male daughter-in-law.
I couldn't help but laugh.
"Look at his text, there's a number with a hash symbol, what does that mean?"
"?"
Su Yu has really gone mad.
I didn't pay attention to it anymore. After a while, Su Yu's account really took off, with a considerable number of likes and comments under each video. He was very happy and said it was a lot of fun.
Most of the people were praising him, and he would reply to some of the questions they asked.
As time went on, he became somewhat famous online. He wasn't as famous as the big internet celebrities, but there were people who said they felt embarrassed to say hello when they saw him at school.
At this point, Su Yu would generously say there's nothing to be shy about.
The number of times I chatted with him and met him decreased. It was also unintentional; I suddenly remembered him one day when I looked down and then looked up again.
But I've gotten used to it, so used to that I might even forget about him when I'm really busy.
So I started to strengthen my memory, set Su Yu's photo as my desktop wallpaper, and thought about the things I had done with him whenever I had a spare moment.
It worked really well. With my persistence, I finally saw him on that route to class that I had walked countless times. Luckily, I had thought ahead this morning and sprayed the perfume we made last time, just like I did online.
Take a few quicker steps, then even faster, and while looking down at your phone, you accidentally let a strong gust of wind pass by!
"Su Yu!"
Hmph!
"Huh? Brother? What a coincidence."
"Are you going to class over there too?" He held his backpack strap with his left hand and used his other hand to count his steps on his phone.
"Yes, I have classes all morning today, but thankfully I don't have any in the afternoon."
I highlighted the second half of the sentence.
Su Yu nodded, told me to focus on my studies and get some rest, and then left with her classmates.
They've left?
I didn't pay attention in any of the classes that morning, even though I haven't been listening much since the start of the semester.
I returned to my dorm in a daze, even takeout tasted bland. We've been together for over three months now... and he's lost interest in me? Has he changed his mind? I wanted to give him all that precious afternoon time, how could he just leave like that? TT
Seeing Su Yu's account flourishing, it would be a lie to say I didn't feel anything. While I sincerely wished him well, I also felt a little uneasy, as if the distance between us was growing.
Su Yuzhen received an advertisement. He tapped the tin shell of the cake jar, his fingertips turning red and then white as he opened it. He scooped out a big mouthful and ate it with satisfaction, then waved goodbye to the camera.
A little while later, someone transferred 520 yuan to me. I thought it was my mom being affectionate, but it turned out to be Su Yu who sent it to me.
I can earn some money on my own now!
This is for you.
Quickly collect!
You must have had a tough time with classes lately. Did you get a good nap this afternoon?
:Love you
I told you that Su Yu still loves me.
He's going to film a promotional video for a bar next weekend and wants me to go with him.
After Su Yu finished her makeup, it was truly... truly... oh my god.
Without much embellishment, the way people looked at him when he walked around school was hundreds of times more striking than before.
Bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun, his hair swayed gently in the breeze.
It is my honor to walk beside such a remarkable person.
We took a taxi to the nearby bar, but it didn't open until after 8 p.m., so we decided to just stroll around this pedestrian street to kill time.
I never imagined so many people would come to take photos with him.
Su Yu is a hundred times more famous than I imagined. During that time, some people stole curious glances at me, as if they were staring right through me from head to toe.
"Brother, you've adapted to this kind of life already?"
"It's alright, those who like me aren't bad people."
I don't think so.
Around 8 PM, the bar started to fill up, and the owner treated us to drinks and found us a table. The atmosphere became incredibly lively, and Su Yu and I gradually realized that this bar wasn't what we had initially thought.
Su wanted to observe the people around her, so she cautiously shielded me behind her, as the video footage wasn't finished being shot yet.
"Hey handsome, wanna grab a drink?"
An unfamiliar male figure approached me with a wine glass. Su Yu, thinking he was addressing me, moved a little closer to me, indicating her refusal.
"It's with you, my dear."
I saw that the bearded man was very muscular, and the look in his eyes when he looked at my brother was nothing but lewdness.
Su Yu's grip on my wrist tightened slightly.
"No need, I'm not used to drinking."
"I saw you and your friend were having a great time drinking."
I don't want to drink it now.
"I've watched your videos. I'm so glad to have met you today. How about we add each other on WeChat and become friends?"
"I don't want to be your friend."
"You're the first person to reject me when I came here."
I thought they were going to have a serious argument, and I was prepared to throw a punch at any moment. But to my surprise, Su Yu asked, "What does 'over here' mean?" The man then seemed to get interested and started explaining things to Su Yu.
When they got really into the conversation, Su Yu even pulled him over to the sofa where we were sitting for a proper chat.
It turns out this is an obscure gay bar.
The owner never intended to turn this place into a gay gathering place, but it inexplicably attracted a lot of homosexuals. At first, the owner just wanted to manage it well and avoid any trouble, but now, this bearded man says he has seen all kinds of "species" and sexual fetishes here.
Su Yu listened so intently, but he never let go of my hand, and in some places he even tried to cover my ears.
It's not hard for me to deduce from that man's actions that he and Su Yu share the same traits.
"It's a pity, I'm not gay."
"My goodness, the boss actually sent you here! You have no idea, I have quite a few friends who are your fans..."
"...Whatever type of guy you want: older, father figure, nerd, you name it!"
"Hey, I told you, since we're already here, why not give it a try?"
The bearded man enthusiastically plays the role of matchmaker, but Su Yu repeatedly explains that she is not gay and is genuinely not interested in men.
The two parted ways peacefully after their conversation. Later, several men approached Su Yu, saying they wanted to take photos with her, and Su Yu readily agreed.
"The people here... do have a particular taste in aesthetics."
"What do you mean, bro?"
"They're all great at taking photos."
We can't let him come here anymore.
At the same time, some people asked him to add their contact information. There's something I don't understand: since everyone knows who most of the people here are, why is it that even though I'm standing next to my brother, I can still strike up a conversation with him?
Haha, someone's come looking for me, a little boy who looks even more delicate than Su Yu.
She said hesitantly that she wanted to get to know me.
His black eyes were bigger than the brown ones my brother wore. I turned to look at Su Yu, and he looked at me.
"No, I don't have my phone with me."
"?"
The pretty boy gave me a disdainful look, then turned and left.
Su Yu nodded.
After we finished shooting the footage, we took a taxi back to school. As he passed a glass window, he looked at his already faded makeup and felt down.
"Su Yu, how do I look now?"
"So cool!"
The evening breeze was a bit cool, so I opened my coat and let him stand in front of me, wrapping him in my arms, my nose brushing against his still fragrant hair.
We parted ways at the bright corner. I zipped Su Yu's jacket up to the top. If he didn't have to climb the stairs, I would have covered his face with his hat and tied it in a bow.
After we parted, I put my hands in my pockets and touched the confetti that had fallen in the bar that night. It was as if there was something I had forgotten to think about.
...
I went back to my dorm and played two games to my heart's content.
...At twelve o'clock, I finished taking a shower.
...waking up because I needed to pee.
...
What does it mean to say, "I'm not gay and I don't like men?!"
So what am I?
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Thank you, Brother Su, for the little cake!
It's nothing. Thank you for keeping Su Yu in line for the past three years. I'll save you whatever you want to eat in the future, as long as I can.
Thank you, my older brother!!!
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Your brother sent it to me.
(picture)
My brother forwarded it to me.
(Screenshot of transfer)
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