Chapter 59
On the day that absurd susceptible period ended, Chen Shiman immediately changed into clean clothes and rushed back to Jinshui Bay.
It wasn't that he was deliberately avoiding Gu Zhun, but that Chen Mocheng, the head of the family, suddenly came to visit.
Perhaps Chen Shiman had just done something wrong, and when he received the call he was so scared that his legs went limp as he tried to get out of bed.
When Chen Shiman got home, he just touched the doorknob when the door was opened. Then Chen Mocheng blinked his eyes and said, "Where have you been? Why are you sweating so much so early in the morning?"
Chen Shiman: "Hey, brother, why are you here? Why don't you go to the company so early in the morning? What are you doing here?"
Chen Mocheng pulled Chen Shiman in, then took out the breakfast he brought and set it out, then went to the kitchen to pour a glass of fresh milk. "Our company has a business event next week. I'll come and tell you about it, and you can go with me then."
Chen Shiman opened his mouth, but Chen Mocheng immediately stopped him. "You can't refuse this time, okay? This is a very important business event, and our parents are going to be there. You can take this opportunity to show your face in front of the public, so that you won't be bullied by others if no one recognizes you."
What he said was meaningful.
Chen Shiman bit into a steamed dumpling and said, "How could I be bullied? Please, I'm such a cute and kind person. People can't wait to give me money when they see me."
Chen Mocheng was speechless when he saw Chen Shiman's narcissistic look.
"Okay, I'm just going to tell you about this. Don't forget, I'll come pick you up in person when the time comes. Mom and Dad take this event very seriously, and you've been screwed."
Chen Shiman nodded and took a bite of the steamed bun. The juice burst in his mouth, and the hot and delicious juice filled his taste buds.
"Then brother, let me take you to the company." Chen Shiman put down his chopsticks and pretended to get up. He guessed that with Chen Mocheng's personality, he would say that it was not necessary and just let him take care of himself.
But today, Chen Mocheng changed his attitude. He took his suit jacket and threw his car keys into Chen Shiman's arms. "Okay, you take me to the company, so that I can enjoy the care of my brother."
Chen Shiman: "...No, brother, I was just saying something, why are you taking it so seriously?"
Chen Mocheng: "Hmm, okay, you eat, and then we'll drive out."
Chen Shiman took another big bite of the steamed dumpling and dipped it in vinegar. "What are you doing? What's the matter? Tell me."
Chen Mocheng said: "Go to No. 1 Middle School."
"No. 1 Middle School? What for?" Chen Shiman didn't remember having any relatives or friends studying there.
Chen Mocheng pretended to be casual and said, "Miss Bai's sister is going to finish school soon in her senior year. She's busy, so I'll go pick her up."
Chen Shiman seemed to smell some gossip, and he moved closer, "Miss Bai? Miss Bai? Miss Bai?" Chen Shiman shook his head, urging Chen Mocheng to tell him the inside story.
Chen Mocheng slapped Chen Shiman's face and said, "Children, don't meddle in adult matters."
"Then why did you call me? I'm not a tool for your play."
"I'll pick her up and leave her here with you for a while. Miss Bai will come to pick her up in the evening."
"Why?" Chen Shiman was puzzled. What was the purpose of this? Wouldn't it be enough to pick someone up and send him home?
Chen Mocheng paused, "She has some things to deal with at home. She will come over in the evening after she finishes dealing with them. Oh, by the way, that girl happened to have seen your photo and she likes you very much."
"Me? Are you kidding?" Chen Shiman sneered, but he didn't refuse. After finishing his breakfast, he took a shower, changed his clothes, dressed himself up like a peacock, sprayed some perfume on himself, and drove to No. 1 Middle School.
It was the holiday for seniors at No. 1 Middle School that day, and there were a lot of people coming. The four lanes in front of the gate were occupied by all kinds of cars, and not a single car could move in five minutes. The green light at the intersection had been on for nearly two minutes, but the delay caused by the long queue of cars made the honking of horns resound through the sky in this place where honking was prohibited.
Chen Shiman parked the car at a temporary stop, then got out with Chen Mocheng, holding the fruit tea they had just bought at the milk tea shop, and stood at the school gate, looking around like thousands of other parents.
"Do you know him? Brother, say something." Chen Shiman elbowed Chen Mocheng, trying to harass him.
Chen Mocheng said, "Why do you care so much? I'll leave her at your place later, and then I'll go back to work. Her sister and I will treat you to dinner tonight."
"Forget about the meal. Do I look like that kind of person?" Chen Shiman held his head high and chest out, looking very righteous.
The two stood in the blue shed in the scorching summer heat. The stuffy air blocked everyone's chest. Chen Shiman gulped down his fruit tea, his eyes wandering over the bustling students.
A long time ago, Chen Shiman didn't understand why teachers said that teenagers always radiate light. No matter what they do, they are full of vigor and vitality. The smiles on their faces are like the most brilliant blooming flowers. The breath of life in them, which has not been whipped by society, makes people envy and yearn for them.
Chen Shiman looked at the high school students walking by, wearing blue short-sleeved shirts, with high ponytails swinging back and forth as they jumped and skipped, and those wearing the sneakers that were the most proud of their age, with their heels not touching the ground, looking both annoying and funny.
"Brother-in-law—"
Chen Shiman heard a thin female voice coming from a distance, and then a slightly plump girl jogged over, clutching her schoolbag. There were dark circles under her eyes, and although she looked tired, she was unexpectedly full of energy.
Chen Mocheng patted the girl's schoolbag and considerately took it off and held it in his hand. "Let's go. This is my brother. I'll take you to him later. Your sister will come to pick you up in the evening."
The little girl smiled and nodded, then turned to look at Chen Shiman, "Hello, brother. My name is Bai Yue."
Chen Shiman said: "Chen Shiman, call me brother."
Bai Yue walked forward with her eyes curved, skipping and jumping, then stopped at a roadside snack stall and bought a scallion pancake.
Watching Bai Yue gradually move away, Chen Mocheng scolded Chen Shiman, "Don't mention family matters to her, understand?"
Chen Shiman was stunned for a moment, "Okay."
Chen Mocheng said this, it must be that there is some unspeakable secret within the Bai family, which does not affect the company's assets and requires some effort.
After returning home, Chen Mocheng left quickly and ordered a bunch of snacks for the two of them. Bai Yue didn't act pretentiously or politely, and kept calling Chen Mocheng "brother-in-law" so coaxing that he couldn't close his mouth.
After Chen Mocheng left, Chen Shiman and Bai Yue sat together, staring at each other, not knowing what to say.
Finally, Chen Shiman thought, after all, he was the elder, so he should not embarrass the girl. So, Chen Shiman asked, "How are your grades? You're taking the college entrance exam next year, right?"
Bai Yue: “…”
Chen Shiman: “…”
You're such a deadbeat. You're getting old and you shouldn't bring up things like that.
"It's okay. We don't have many holidays anyway. Who would have thought that they wouldn't let us go right after the end of the second semester of high school? They kept mumbling about how we were just entering the third year of high school and the college entrance exam would be coming up in the blink of an eye, and that they were racing against time."
Bai Yue was furious. "I was originally planning on grabbing concert tickets, but now I'm so hesitant. By the way, brother, are you a fan? Let me tell you, it's my idol who's keeping me going through this boring senior year!"
"My idol, my idol! After I finish the college entrance examination, I will go to all your concerts and follow you offline! I just hope that you will still be an idol by then." Bai Yue raised his head, stretched out his hand and made a fist, placed the other hand on his chest, and made an expectant look.
Chen Shiman became interested when he heard this topic. "Oh? Who are you pursuing? Let me see if I know him."
"Gu Zhun! Brother, you know what! I've always liked him."
"Puff——" Chen Shiman almost choked on the water he drank. What was going on? Was this world so small?
Bai Yue continued, "What's wrong with you, little brother? You know? He's quite popular." Bai Yue talked to himself, not noticing Chen Shiman's abnormality. "Speaking of which, I'm going to check out his latest news. It's been a while since I saw a handsome guy renew his life. I'm going to go take a lick."
Chen Shiman had an indescribable expression on his face, and suddenly he didn't know how to stay with Bai Yue.
A minute later, Bai Yue let out a sharp explosion.
"Ah ...
After hearing this, Chen Shiman tried to ask, "Why don't you like him when he starred in a web drama? Don't you like this person?"
Bai Yue glanced at Chen Shiman, thinking he wouldn't understand. Then, she patiently explained, "I'm a fan of his stage work. I just like the way he looks on stage. And as for his acting, I don't like watching him act. Just because he dresses up beautifully and stands on stage, I'm willing to pay for him. I want to see him, not the character he plays."
Chen Shiman was silent, "Okay, okay."
"Are you a toxic fan?" Chen Shiman asked cautiously.
Bai Yue said: "Of course not! I am still very rational and never abuse people online."
"Okay, okay." Chen Shiman's heart was in a knot. In the end, he really didn't dare to stay in the same space with Bai Yue. He found an excuse to let the little girl play with her phone and eat by herself. Then he ran to the study to send a message to Gu Zhun:
[AAA Chosen One: Being in the same space with your fans makes me feel like I'm in a terrible state, afraid that they'll tear me apart in the next second]
[Gu Zhun: What are you doing? Don’t be afraid, I’ll do it.]
Chen Shiman looked at the message and didn't reply. He held his chin and thought carefully about what Bai Yue said.
Chen Shiman put down his phone and collapsed on the bed, with the message that Gu Zhun kept sending to him in his hand.
Gu Zhun is now much more warm than before, and the atmosphere and status between the two people have changed quietly.
Time passed minute by minute. After a while, he went out to wash the fruit for Bai Yue. He saw that the other party was so jealous of the sour plums. He was still holding the mobile phone in his hand and was reluctant to take his eyes off it for a second. Then, he held the plum in his mouth and typed something on the mobile phone in one go. He looked very angry.
"Brother, come here quickly, someone actually dares to scold my brother!" Bai Yue saw Chen Shiman and shouted at him angrily, as if he was ready to roll up his sleeves and work hard, even though he had said before that he would not make random remarks online.
Chen Shiman went over to take a look and realized how shallow she was. She was just criticizing everyone who said something bad about Gu Zhun.
Chen Shiman: ...
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