Chapter 45 The Guide to Taming the Fake Young Master (21) The boy's deep voice...
The moment Xie Qiuchen appeared, Fu Li muttered to himself, "What's this guy up to now?"
Given Xie Qiuchen's numerous past transgressions, Fu Li was extremely wary of him.
The system, however, had a vague sense of unease.
Fu Li sobbed absentmindedly, his shoulders shaking, looking utterly pitiful. Out of the corner of his eye, Xie Qiuchen took out a neatly folded handkerchief, gently wiping away Fu Li's tears, and whispered:
"If Ali is scared, why don't you leave the Yan family and live with your uncle from now on?"
Fu Li, who was still sobbing, suddenly stopped, raised her eyes, and looked at the other person with a blank and innocent gaze.
Xie Qiu Chen continued in a highly seductive voice:
“If you’re unhappy at the Yan family’s, why don’t you move to your uncle’s house? I’ll take care of you from now on. I’ve always liked Ali, and even though you’re no longer the young master of the Yan family, I promise you’ll be the only young master at the Xie family’s. The Xie family can provide you with protection, even better than you did at the Yan family. Ali, are you willing?”
Fu Li's pupils narrowed slightly, as if someone had pressed a freeze button. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, when suddenly a firm and clear voice rang out: "He won't go with you!"
Upon hearing the sound, Fu Li looked back and saw a tall and upright young man walking briskly from the entrance of the corridor towards them. His brows were lowered, revealing a sharp aura, and his eyes seemed to be filled with a terrifyingly deep storm.
“Ah Li will only ever be a member of the Yan family, and he doesn’t want to leave, does he?” A sharp gaze flew toward Fu Li, and after many days of training, he couldn’t help but tremble.
Yan Qibai strode quickly into the pavilion and, without saying a word, pulled Fu Li behind him.
His tone was firm and unyielding: "Ah Li said he would never leave the Yan family no matter what. We appreciate your kindness, but since the Yan family still exists, it's not the Xie family's place to offer charity!"
Seeing his protective attitude, Xie Qiuchen's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said, "I really mean well. Ali's current situation is awkward, and staying in the Yan family is not good for his physical and mental development. I will talk to my brother-in-law, and I believe he will agree."
Despite being firmly rejected, he remained calm and composed, as if everything was under his control.
Having gained experience and knowledge over the years, Yan Qibai's mind had become much more agile, and he quickly realized Xie Qiuchen's intentions.
The purpose of Xie Qiu Chen's visit was to persuade Fu Li to go with him, and as for Yan He, as the head of the Xie family, he would certainly agree if Xie Qiu Chen took the initiative to bring it up. As for the opinion of Yan He, the heir of the Yan family who had just been recognized as having his bloodline restored, it was of no importance at all.
In an instant, Yan Qibai immediately thought of the key to solving the problem. He suddenly grasped the boy's fair and delicate fingers in his palm, turned his head and stared at him intently, as if he wanted to convey some belief to him.
"But if Ali doesn't want to leave, no one can force him to go. Father has already announced to all the prominent families in City C that he wants to adopt Ali. If he doesn't want to leave, Father won't agree."
Yan Qi accurately grasped that Yan He valued his reputation and face above all else. As long as Fu Li insisted on staying in the Yan family today, Xie Qiu Chen would have no way to take him away.
Upon hearing this, the man's sharp eyes narrowed slightly, realizing that Yan Qibai was not as easy to deal with as he had thought.
At this moment, both of their eyes were focused on Fu Li.
Xie Qiuchen launched another offensive:
“Hasn’t Ali always liked her uncle the most? Her uncle likes Ali too. Even though we’re not related by blood, Ali can rest assured that I will still take care of you as before and let you continue to have a comfortable life.”
"Ah Li must miss being the young master of the Yan family, right? You can do the same in the Xie family; those people will still surround you, fawning over you and admiring you. But what kind of people will you face if you stay? Ah Li should have already seen it by now." As someone who has observed and trained Fu Li for so many years, Xie Qiu Chen knows Fu Li all too well. He definitely doesn't want to give up that life of being the center of attention, of being superior to others—the power, the status, the opportunities. So he's using all of that to tempt him.
After the first plan failed, Xie Qiuchen ordered people to keep an eye on the young master's situation at school and the Yan family, while waiting for him to ask for help. As long as Fu Li called him for help, he would take Fu Li away without hesitation. But this ungrateful little brat didn't even think of him at a time like this, which made Xie Qiuchen laugh in exasperation.
The reason for delaying our arrival in City C was twofold: firstly, to give the pampered young master a shock so that he could persuade him to take the next step; and secondly, because Xie Qiu Chen simply wanted to make him suffer as punishment for forgetting his uncle.
Who would have thought that someone had already taken advantage of the situation on the very first day? Nearly a month later, they had successfully brought the young master under their control. However, Yan Qibai hadn't expected that Xie Qiuchen would have planned to intercept him. If he hadn't noticed something was wrong and arrived in time, the young master might have already agreed to leave with the man.
He met Xie Qiu Chen's gaze with a cold expression and said in a stern tone, "Although Ali is not of the Yan family bloodline, the Yan family is still his backing. Uncle, are you trying to lure Ali back?"
Xie Qiuchen dropped the pretense, a cold, sharp crack appearing in his usually deep and calculating smile, revealing a chilling indifference beneath.
"Given the current situation, letting Fu Li leave the Yan family is the most appropriate course of action. Otherwise, are we going to let him suffer their scorn here for nothing?! You want him to stay so you can see him tormented, right? Does revenge feel good, Young Master Yan?!"
His voice was cold and sharp, filled with a biting edge, like a piercing arrow striking straight into a forbidden zone. Especially that last, authoritative yet playful address—it relentlessly undermined any semblance of reliability Yan Qibai held in Fu Li's eyes.
Despite such a fierce offensive, Yan Qibai remained unmoved, and said righteously and sternly:
“Ah Li grew up in the Yan family home, so it’s only natural that he stays. I’ve never thought about revenge. As long as I’m here, no one can bully him! Besides, if Uncle really wanted to get Ah Li out of his terrible situation, why did you only come now? As his brother, I have reason to suspect your intentions in taking him away.”
The man frowned, paused for two seconds, and then said:
"What could my intention be if I want to take my beloved child away to look after him personally?!"
“Your relationship is too special. I can’t let you stay by his side no matter what. Ali, go with your uncle. Didn’t you want to live your old life? Once you’re at the Xie family, everything can be the same as before.”
As he spoke, he extended a hand to Fu Li, his face showing an extremely sincere and trustworthy expression.
Fu Li's gaze wavered for a moment, but Yan Qibai held his arm firmly and said again:
“I heard from my father that because my uncle has never married and has no children, the Xie family is preparing to select a child from a collateral branch to be their heir. Ali, you should think this through. If you go there, you will be thrown into a completely unfamiliar environment. There will still be people who can step on you and people who might bully you. And the Yan family will no longer be there to support you. No matter what happens there, no one will be able to help you.”
"Is this kind of life any better than what we have now?"
Yan Qibai's words instantly jolted Fu Li awake. He snapped back to reality, retracting his outstretched arm. A thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.
Yan Qibai continued:
"Ah Li, not a single word I've said before has been a lie, and everything I promised you has been true. Haven't you already experienced it? I can give you anything you want." -- On the condition that you pay the corresponding price.
Although he didn't finish his sentence, Fu Li understood this perfectly well.
After these days of adjustment, the young master has gradually adapted to this peaceful life achieved through transactions.
How can you expect to take without giving anything in return? So this situation actually makes him feel a little more at ease.
While Xie Qiu Chen's promises sounded appealing, they were fraught with uncertainty. He was unaware that Xie Qiu Chen intended to take him back as a lover, and while her methods might be more aggressive than Yan Qi Bai's, their ultimate goal was the same.
However, after spending so many years together, Yan Fuli was not entirely unaware of Xie Qiuchen's deep-seated cunning. So when he extended an olive branch, the young master, already terrified of human nature, dared not accept it.
The boy stood silently beside Yan Qibai, making his stance clear without saying a word.
After a long silence, she lowered her head and said in a very soft voice, "If Uncle really wants to come see me, please come to the Yan residence more often in the future."
The tall boy beside him smiled victoriously, while Xie Qiuchen's face was clouded with gloom, and his expression immediately darkened.
For the first time, he looked at Fu Li with an extremely cold and fierce gaze: "Ah Li, are you really determined to stay by this person's side? Even if you're called a bastard, it doesn't matter?"
The word "bastard" stung the boy's heart, and the pupils in his peach-blossom eyes contracted slightly. Then, the boy nodded decisively.
Xie Qiu Chen never imagined this trip would end in failure. He simply scoffed coldly, the hem of his trench coat billowing behind him, and strode away without a backward glance.
Fu Li knew that after this, they might never see each other again.
Perhaps noticing the disappointment and confusion on the boy's face, Yan Qibai turned to the side, like an older brother caring for his younger brother, and lowered his head to comfort him in the gentlest voice:
“Ah Li’s choice is right. No matter how much he liked you before, he’s just a businessman. He must have thought there was something to gain from you. Only I will stay with Ah Li and protect her.”
The boy's deep voice lingered in Fu Li's ears.
After the day ended, the system couldn't help but ask Fu Li: "Host, you weren't really planning to agree to Xie Qiu Chen's offer back then, were you?"
If that were the case, Fu Li would deviate from the current main storyline within the Yan family, and the subsequent plot would be unpredictable. Therefore, the system was almost startled when Fu Li showed signs of agreeing.
If it were Fu Li from the previous world, she might actually have done the same thing, avoiding everything related to the male lead and the plot.
But Fu Li shook her head, as if mocking it, and said, "How could that be? Don't I know who Xie Qiu Chen is? A complete pervert. Who knows what he's up to this time? Going to him might just mean suffering more. It's better to stay here; at most, you'll just get penetrated by a man."
At this point, his tone had become quite indifferent, as if he had come to terms with it, completely different from the person who had initially been determined not to be penetrated by a man again.
Perhaps that's just human nature; under the harsh blows of life, we gradually retreat to our bottom line until there's nothing left.
A few years later, the college entrance examination ended.
As expected, Yan Qibai secured his admission to university through a guaranteed scholarship with a gold medal in the International Olympiad. However, Fu Li, lacking family backing and relying solely on the competition award predetermined through connections, coupled with her disastrous grades, felt utterly hopeless and uncertain about her future after leaving the examination hall.
He never expected to completely break away from the Yan family. All he thought was that after the scores came out, he would be able to go to different schools from Yan Qibai, so that he could get rid of the other party temporarily and that after a few years, the two of them would no longer have to return to that delicate "transactional relationship".
Yan Qibai was not unaware of his plan, but he was equally clear about the young master's level. For the past two years, he had been protecting Fu Li with his wings, but he had never supervised his studies.
Now, the canary has reached its final stage. Once all the bird's feathers are clipped, it will lose its ability to fly and will never be able to leave him again, thus belonging to him forever.
That evening, Yan Qibai took Fu Li into the study alone.
In the soft light, the boy, already possessing the sharp demeanor of an adult, threatened the other party in the gentlest of tones:
"The college entrance exam is over. How many points did you get, Ali? What? You won't even get into a vocational college? What should we do then? Your father didn't ask the school to reserve a spot for you beforehand. I'm going to S University after September, and Ali can't come with me, so you'll have to work. But what can you do? Maybe go to a technical school or something. Learn to dig dirt and move bricks, or become a cleaner. It's so pitiful. Ali might not even be able to pay off her loan and will have to sleep on the streets. Has Ali ever slept under an overpass? I have. I can tell you which overpasses offer shelter from the wind."
"Oh dear, why are you crying? Does Ali want to go to university with me? But with Ali's score, it's not even half of S University's admission line. Does Ali want my help? But my brother has only just turned 18, so this will be very difficult."
"Then, is Ali willing to offer something of equal value?"
The young master was deeply frightened by the bleak future he described, and nodded repeatedly while sobbing.
Now it seemed as if he was about to open Pandora's box. Yan Qibai's eyes darkened, and under the warm light, they could not reflect any light.
"Ali, you'd better think this through. Once you agree to this, there's no going back. And I will absolutely not let you turn back."
Author's Note: [Pre-orders welcome, please add to your favorites] ---
The completion system is bound to Fu Shen, a straight man from the 21st century. In order to bring to a number of novels that are half-written but have not yet been completed, Fu Shen is ordered to go to various novel worlds to fulfill the important task of advancing the plot.
However, why do these characters in the novel look at him with such strange eyes?
Whether it's a villain who successfully destroys the world, an emperor who has theoretically won the heart of a beauty, or a protagonist who has become a monk, they all eventually end up in a story of cunning and forced love.
Moreover, the object of her forced love was Fu Shen, a poor, ordinary working man.
Fu Shen: I'm a straight man! Don't come any closer!
Consumption Guide: 1v1, main character is the receiver, the seme has never had any real feelings or intimate contact with anyone. Warning: This content may contain explicit sexual content. Some worlds may contain seme-splitting elements. Lots of forced love; the protagonist will learn to enjoy it later but will still consider himself straight (lol).
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