Chapter 16 The Rival's Story: Qi Yan, You Are My Good Friend
Xie Changyu looked at Jiang Yue with a wary gaze, as if afraid that the other party might do something to him. He clenched his fists slightly and leaned back.
Jiang Yue's face remained expressionless. He rubbed his temples and said, "Why are you so nervous? I was just asking, I wasn't planning on doing anything to you."
He said this, but Xie Changyu had no intention of listening.
Who knows what kind of perverted ideas this gay guy has? He's done it before.
cut.
He thought to himself that he was now even further away from the other person. He adjusted his posture and stood up straight, trying to at least outdo the other person in terms of presence.
Xie Changyu had clean features and bright eyes. He continued to stubbornly insist, "Why am I nervous? Aren't you asking me? What's wrong with me answering?"
He was acting like a firecracker, unleashing a torrent of energy, a stark contrast to his usual cautious demeanor in front of Jiang Yue. Anyone could tell that something was wrong with him.
Jiang Yue naturally noticed it too, but he didn't do anything. He just glanced at him and looked away, then snorted coldly and said nothing more.
Xie Changyu glared back at him, saying, "What are you looking at?"
I'm really amazing.
He smugly thought about it for a while.
Then, a minute later, Xie Changyu became a little scared. He pinched his face and patted it, his eyes filled with fear. He had just spoken to Jiang Yue like that. Would he be held a grudge and make things difficult for Jiang Yue?
Damn it, damn it, it's all Gu Qingjia's fault.
Finally, Xie Changyu blamed the incident on Gu Qingjia, who wasn't even there yet. He clutched his blanket, looking furious, as if venting his anger on the blanket as if it were someone else. Then, he suddenly loosened his grip and lay helplessly on the bed.
He was still holding a black-screened phone in his hand, his expression conflicted.
Eight hours have passed since he woke up this morning, but Gu Qingjia hasn't sent him any messages. Something's not right. Xie Changyu thought to himself, his fingers unconsciously tapping on his phone screen, the only sound coming from the quiet bed.
Given the other party's usual reckless and impulsive personality, shouldn't he immediately come to settle accounts with him after they did something like this? Although it wasn't his own choice, there's no guarantee that the other party didn't think that way. Besides, the other party is actually at a disadvantage in this matter, unless... unless he actively initiated it!
When Xie Changyu thought of this possibility, he couldn't help but punch the bed. Damn it, he actually fell for it! It must have been Gu Qingjia's idea!
That guy must have tricked him into going there on purpose last night, and he was even drunk? He kept saying that people can be confused one minute and sober the next, it must be an act!
He lowered his eyes and his face was almost scrunched up, looking pitiful. He touched his body and suddenly felt like vomiting again.
...No, he needs to take a shower.
When Qi Yan finished his work and returned to his dormitory, he saw a poor little thing hiding in the bed and not coming out. He raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled.
Qi Yan was a very tall man. He stood by Xie Changyu's bed and knocked on it. "It's mealtime, aren't you going to eat?"
A muffled voice came from the bed, "I'm not going."
"You haven't eaten all day, are you really not going? I'll treat you to a meal out."
The bed curtains were pulled back, revealing a pale, jade-like face, looking puzzled. "How did you know I hadn't eaten today?"
Qi Yan blinked. "I guessed."
"Guessed? You're so clever."
"Let's go out to eat, it's on me, are you in?" Qi Yan changed the subject, his expression softening as he continued to ask.
"You're treating?"
"Yes. I'll invite you, will you come?"
"Go away, I'm starving!"
Xie Changyu readily agreed when he heard that the other party was treating him. He hurriedly dressed and got out of bed. When he was ready and standing in front of Qi Yan, he asked, "Where are we going to eat?"
"Let's go to my place." Qi Yan took his hand and walked outside. "It's not far, just a short walk."
"Your home?!" Xie Changyu was somewhat surprised. No wonder the other person didn't eat at the school cafeteria much before; it turned out they had their own dining room.
"Okay, I'll send you the restaurant's menu. Order what you want to eat in advance, and you can eat it when you get there."
As he spoke, Xie Changyu received a message. He opened it and was immediately drawn to the numbers at the end. He took a breath and exclaimed, "They're all so expensive!"
Qi Yan couldn't help but laugh at his pained expression. "Order whatever you want to eat now, it's on me anyway."
Xie Changyu pursed his lips smugly and said, "Then I won't be polite."
He ordered a lot of things he had never eaten before, and he kept staring at his phone the whole way without paying attention to where he was going, relying entirely on the person next to him to guide him.
Only after finishing ordering did she look up, smiling easily, "Okay, I'm done ordering!"
Xie Changyu glanced at the surroundings and asked, "Are we almost there?"
Qi Yan hummed in agreement and nodded casually, saying, "It'll be there after just one more turn."
The two walked hand in hand down the street, their good looks attracting the attention of many people.
Xie Changyu couldn't ignore the subtle glances coming from the side. He had always been uncomfortable with such looks. It was only then that he noticed his wrist was being pulled. He moved his wrist uncomfortably and said, "Okay, we're almost there, you don't need to pull me anymore. I can see the way myself now."
He thought to himself that he was almost immune to his own wrists, and he could no longer feel anything when others pulled him. It was all Gu Qingjia's fault.
Because he had just finished his work and returned to the dormitory, Qi Yan was still wearing his formal attire and didn't change. He looked quite different from usual, and his mature and steady demeanor even caught Xie Changyu's attention.
Because his attention had been focused on his phone, Xie Changyu only noticed Qi Yan's attire at this moment. He glanced around and then exclaimed, "You look so handsome!"
Suddenly praised, Qi Yan couldn't help but smile, his handsome face curving into a wide grin. "Really?"
Xie Changyu nodded vigorously and praised, "It's even more real than pearls."
"I wonder when I'll be able to wear these clothes too. I guess I'll have to go to work soon."
Qi Yan looked at him and said, "You don't need to wait until then. Just tell me your size and I'll send you a set."
That's incredibly extravagant.
Xie Changyu was flattered and thought to himself that this person was too kind, or that he was just too rich and would give away things whenever he had them. However, he still refused. He felt a little embarrassed because he had taken too many advantage of the other person recently. He said, "No need, I can buy it myself."
Aren't we friends?
Qi Yan said this to him sincerely, her eyes fixed on him, making him feel a strange pressure. "It's nothing that I'm giving you a suit. I'm not short of money."
The phrase "not short of money" hit Xie Changyu on the head, making him dizzy. He was moved by the rich man's inhuman generosity and couldn't help but take the other's hand, saying, "You treat me better than my dad, sob sob."
Qi Yan chuckled slightly. He used his other hand to rub the other person's head and looked at him with gentle eyes. "It's just a piece of clothing. Let's go, it's only a few steps away."
Xie Changyu nodded, "Mhm."
When the two entered the restaurant, someone came to inquire and guide them. They were led to a low-key yet luxurious private room for two, where they sat facing each other.
The food hadn't been served yet, but the waiter said it would be soon and told them to be patient.
Xie Changyu began to glance at the private room. This was his first time dining at such a high-end restaurant, and with his living expenses, he couldn't even afford a meal here.
Under the bright light, the flowing water and rocks are layered, and the soft lighting, coupled with the crescent-shaped light strip decorations, makes the whole private room grand yet gentle, and there are also exquisite ornaments on the side.
While Xie Changyu was observing the private room, the dishes were served intermittently.
Qi Yan gently interrupted his wandering gaze, reminding him, "You must be very hungry since you haven't eaten all day, go and eat."
Xie Changyu looked at Qi Yan, her eyes crinkling with a smile, and said, "Okay."
Although he hadn't eaten all day, Xie Changyu wasn't actually very hungry. He hadn't really wanted to eat anything before, and had originally planned to just grab something to eat in the evening. But now, looking at all the unfamiliar dishes in front of him, his eyes lit up, and he swallowed involuntarily, suddenly feeling a real sense of hunger.
The two began to eat.
Xie Changyu took a bite and was amazed by the taste. He exclaimed, "No wonder you guys don't go to the cafeteria much. Compared to this, the cafeteria food is really not that great."
Ah, it seems like he's become richer, so he can eat these things every day now.
Qi Yan propped his hand up, his reaction rather calm. "It's alright. The food in the cafeteria is pretty good. I often eat here because I order low-fat meals every day."
"That's because you eat it often, you've gotten used to it."
Xie Changyu silently complained while holding onto the bowl.
Qi Yan glanced at him, then opened her phone and did something. After a while, the door to the private room opened, and a male waiter entered and handed Qi Yan a card. Xie Changyu was a little curious.
After the waiter left, Xie Changyu saw a card appear in front of him. He looked at the person who handed him the card and asked in confusion, "What is this?"
"A lifetime VIP card for this restaurant."
He heard Qi Yan say so casually, "With this card, you won't have to spend any money to eat here anymore. You can eat whenever you want."
"How was it?" Qi Yan smiled faintly, as if he had only handed him a worthless piece of paper. "Are you happy?"
Are you happy?
Of course he was happy. Xie Changyu felt like he was floating on air when he heard what it was. His eyes were a little dazed. "Is this really for me? For free?"
"certainly."
Xie Changyu instantly felt that Qi Yan's image had become much more imposing in his eyes. He took the card, which was black and gold, with the restaurant's logo and the words "Lifetime VIP" written on it.
After his initial excitement subsided, Xie Changyu calmed down. He still held the card in his hand and asked, feigning composure, "You don't need me to pay you?"
His face was ruddy, clearly indicating that he had experienced emotional ups and downs.
Qi Yan glanced at him, then lowered her eyes and said softly, "No need."
Upon hearing this, Xie Changyu burst into a big smile, looking extremely happy. "Qi Yan, you're so good to me! I declare you my best friend!"
Qi Yan shook her head and chuckled at his silly look, then coughed lightly to change the subject, "Alright, keep eating. Make sure you eat your fill, or you'll be hungry tonight."
A note from the author:
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It's not true that I don't want any payment, baby. You'll be very busy in the future, so you should take care of your health.
At this moment, Mr. Gu was still on his way, waiting for the group to start...
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