Chapter 88 The Old Classmate's Helping the Young Couple
Chen Jianan walked up from behind, carrying a water glass, her gaze falling on the red leaves in the distance. "Little Fish must be very drunk."
"He was a lightweight when we had our junior high school reunion dinner, but he loved to show off and also really liked fruit wine. Every time we finished drinking, we'd give some to his family..."
Chen Jianan looked stunned for a moment, then quickly returned to normal: "Every time, it was a few of us friends who carried him back. Even when he was drunk, he didn't cause any trouble. He was very well-behaved and quiet, just staring blankly at you, or sleeping on your shoulder."
"Like a quiet little rabbit."
As the young man recounted his memories, a wave of intense irritation spread through Fu Hanchuan's limbs. He frowned deeply and didn't utter a single word in response.
Chen Jianan continued recounting his past experiences.
“Xiaoyu used to be a very picky eater. He wouldn’t eat this or that. I remember he used to love spicy food but didn’t like sweet food. He even said that as long as I didn’t starve to death, I would never eat a single sweet thing except for sweet potatoes and sweetened milk.”
"Once, when our school went out to pick cotton, there was no food on a hot day, so the teacher gave us chocolate and cola. Sweet things provide a lot of energy, right? Little Fish thought it was too sweet and too greasy, so she didn't eat or drink a single bite. As a result, she almost fainted from hunger."
“He was so spoiled back then,” Chen Jianan said with a smile. “Maybe people change as they grow up.”
Fu Hanchuan exhaled a puff of smoke, the milky white mist swirling around his eyebrows and eyes, his gloomy expression shrouded in the smoke.
A feeling of bitterness rose up in my heart for no reason.
Chen Jianan lowered his head, unscrewed the lid of the old, yellowed thermos, and naturally started talking about another topic.
Are you and Xiaoyu a couple?
Fu Hanchuan paused in his cigarette-holding motion, pursed his lips, and replied casually, "We're friends."
“I am his most important friend.”
Fu Hanchuan bit his cigarette butt, his tone cold, and casually finished the last sentence, a flash of annoyance crossing his eyes.
"Is that so?" Chen Jian'an chuckled softly.
"That's great."
Fu Hanchuan looked at him coldly.
Chen Jianan laughed and said, "I saw some entertainment gossip online before, and I thought you and Xiaoyu were already together. It's great that you two aren't a couple."
“I’ve liked Xiaoyu for a very long time, although I only realized it recently. Luckily, it’s not too late.” Chen Jian’an’s eyes crinkled as she added, “I plan to develop my career in Xinghai in the next two years. He also lives here, so it’s a good opportunity to pursue him.”
Chen Jianan laughed heartily, her joy barely concealed.
Startled for a moment by Chen Jian'an's sudden remark, Fu Hanchuan's pupils contracted slightly, and he subconsciously frowned as he retorted, "Wen Yanyu is not gay; he doesn't like men."
He was just...
Like me...
Fu Hanchuan's eyes paused slightly, and after realizing what he was thinking, he was stunned for a moment.
The hand resting on the railing suddenly clenched into a fist.
Chen Jianan remained calm, took a sip of her hot tea, and continued, "It's okay, I'm not gay."
"I just like Xiaoyu. I don't like any other men besides Xiaoyu. I like Xiaoyu as a person, not as a man. It has nothing to do with gender. I would like Xiaoyu if he were a girl, and I would like him if he were a boy."
"The fact that I like a man doesn't mean I'm gay."
Fu Hanchuan stood there stunned and did not react.
Chen Jianan chuckled a few times and continued to press: "I've been having a lot of fun chatting with Xiaoyu these past few days. I initially thought you two were a couple, but the more I look at you, the more something seems off."
"God knows how long I've been mentally preparing myself to ask you this. Thank goodness you really aren't. Thank God you really don't like him, otherwise I wouldn't dare to pursue him."
Chen Jianan turned to look at him and said, "You really don't like him, right?"
Fu Hanchuan paused, about to speak, his eyes flickering uncertainly.
At this moment.
Another female voice came through.
"What!" The door on the right side of the corridor opened, and Tao Shu, wearing pajamas, poked half her head out, her eyes widening dramatically: "You bastard Chen Jian'an! How could you like Xiaoyu too! No way!"
"I haven't even pursued her yet! How dare you!"
Tao Shu rushed out and grabbed Chen Jian'an, starting a death sway.
"Tao Shu! Stop! Get out of here!" Chen Jian'an was so dizzy from being shaken that she kept yelling for it to stop, almost vomiting.
"Chen Jianan! I'm going to beat you up! I liked Xiaoyu first! Xiaoyu clearly doesn't like men!!! I order you to back off!"
Tao Shu finally stopped shaking, and Chen Jian'an managed to stand up straight and steady her dizzy head.
This is not what was planned.
He strongly suspected that Tao Shu was using her position to settle personal scores.
"but!"
Tao Shu put her hands on her hips and looked at Fu Hanchuan: "So you and Xiaoyu aren't a couple? That's great! Let me tell you, I've had a crush on Xiaoyu since junior high school."
"Xiaoyu and I were really close in junior high school. Everyone said that Xiaoyu and I were a couple."
Tao Shumeng shook Chen Jian'an, who had just regained his footing, and, under the young man's questioning gaze, said with dissatisfaction, "For the sake of our friendship, I'm reluctantly willing to compete fairly with you, but you're not allowed to use any underhanded tricks! Chen Jian'an! Did you hear me! No sneaky tricks allowed!"
Chen Jian'an felt dizzy and quickly raised her hands in surrender: "Fair! Fair! I will definitely compete fairly!"
Tao Shu smiled with satisfaction upon receiving the answer.
Tao Shu turned back around, crossed her arms, looked at Fu Hanchuan who was stunned in front of her, and teased with a mischievous smile: "I know Xiaoyu used to like you, and I also know you... are homophobic."
Fu Hanchuan looked at the girl, but hadn't had a chance to explain.
Tao Shu added smugly, "But, well, everyone has a past, everyone has immature moments, and everyone falls for the wrong person. Don't worry, don't worry, once I catch up with Xiaoyu, I'll take her away, far, far away!"
"After all, Xiaoyu is not related to you, but he likes you. I know you must feel a little uncomfortable having him around all the time. You must be keeping him by your side out of a sense of responsibility!"
Fu Hanchuan's pupils dilated slightly. He was so bewildered by the two men's actions that he began to question his very existence. He was about to explain.
Tao Shu continued, "I understand! I understand! You rich people all care about face! No need to explain! I get it!"
"Don't worry! In the end, whoever catches Xiaoyu, Jian'an or I will take Xiaoyu away."
Seeing the girl's serious expression, Fu Hanchuan's heart skipped a beat, and his clenched fist trembled slightly involuntarily.
Chen Jianan also suppressed his smile and added along with the girl, "I agree."
"By the way, I was just talking to Xiaoyu recently. She said she wants to buy a small courtyard house in the countryside, and that's what I'm planning to do too. Big cities are really too expensive."
"Count me in."
"Get out of here! You're just trying to steal my partner!"
"Little Fish likes lively atmospheres. She'll definitely get bored if it's just the two of you together."
"Hmm... okay, then the three of us can buy a house and turn it into a bed and breakfast. It would be great if tourists could come and play with Xiaoyu every day, and we could take Xiaoyu out to play with her every day."
"You can ask Little Fish."
"Alright, I'm going to start preparing the plan now."
“I heard from Xiaoyu that he’s not planning to continue in the entertainment industry. We’ll leave together after he finishes these two years.”
"Like we agreed before?"
"Uh-huh."
The two chatted back and forth until they returned to their respective rooms, giving Fu Hanchuan no chance to interject or refute.
Until the door closed.
The corridor returned to calm.
Fu Hanchuan hadn't reacted yet.
The door opened again.
Chen Jianan was pushed out by Tao Shu.
"Go back to your room and sleep!"
The door was closed again.
"Sorry, I made you laugh." Chen Jian'an smiled apologetically at Fu Hanchuan and waved gently. "Good night, take good care of Xiaoyu."
The boy's figure gradually disappeared down the corridor.
The wind blew by.
The cigarette burned out.
Fu Hanchuan reached out and caught a red leaf that had been blown down by the wind.
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