“I have said many times that I am wealthy, but you never believed me.”
Chen Xu was helpless.
No matter how many times he told them, they refused to believe him and were convinced he was poor.
Over time, Chen Xu simply stopped trying to explain.
Wang Chengyi and Ke Xinghao exchanged glances.
Now that they thought about it—he had mentioned it before.
Ke Xinghao stammered, “S-So… since you have money, why do you always wear cheap street-market clothes?”
“Street-market clothes?”
Chen Xu lowered his head and looked at the plain white T-shirt he was wearing.
“Yeah! We have never seen you wear any name-brand clothing! It’s your fault for misleading us by always dressing like that!”
Ke Xinghao pointed at his clothes and pants.
Chen Xu felt slightly awkward as he explained, “I do not have a habit of shopping for clothes. Everything I wear is prepared by my family.”
Ke Xinghao: “…”
Wang Chengyi: “…”
“If I understand correctly… what Chen Xu means is that all his clothes are custom-made?”
Wang Chengyi looked at Ke Xinghao, hoping for some confirmation.
After all, Ke Xinghao came from a wealthy family and might understand this kind of lifestyle.
Ke Xinghao: “Emmmm…”
Forgive him—his family was just nouveau riche, they had never worn custom-made clothing before.
This was so embarrassing.
He had spent years assuming Chen Xu wore cheap clothes—and had even said it out loud!
Ke Xinghao covered his red face in shame, practically wanting to die on the spot.
After finally composing himself, he coughed twice and continued interrogating Chen Xu.
“If you are rich, then why do you work so many part-time jobs?”
“It is not that many. The band was for personal interest, the modeling jobs were favors for Guan Qingqing, and some jobs were just to experience life and find inspiration for creative work.”
Chen Xu had a wide range of hobbies and learned things quickly.
Anything that piqued his interest, he was willing to try.
Besides, earning his own money to spend felt good.
Hearing this, Wang Chengyi and Ke Xinghao were utterly convinced—
Just look at that mindset!
It was on an entirely different level from theirs.
Whenever they had free time, they would just play video games or flirt with girls.
Once all their doubts were resolved, neither of them treated Chen Xu any differently just because he was rich.
Instead, they fully activated their gossip mode, bombarding him with questions about life as an heir to a wealthy family.
“Is it like those TV dramas? Where the women are passive-aggressive, and the men are just waiting to fight over the family inheritance?”
Chen Xu: “…”
“Stop watching those ridiculous soap operas.”
Ke Xinghao grew even more excited.
“If you start dating, do you think your mom will whip out a check and say—”
‘Take this three million and leave my son alone!’
Chen Xu: “…”
In his previous life, he had never been in a relationship, so he honestly did not know.
But considering how cold his relationship was with his parents, if he ever did date someone, his parents probably would not care.
They played around at the beach for a few more days, finally returning home on the eve of their exam results being released.
As Chen Xu pulled his suitcase out of the station, his phone suddenly lit up.
He took a look—it was Si Ye.
“Hello, Uncle Si.”
“Where are you now?”
“Just left the train station.”
It had been several days since he had seen Si Ye.
Though they had exchanged messages every night, sometimes they only talked briefly before Si Ye went back to work.
“Stand still,” Si Ye’s voice carried a hint of amusement, making Chen Xu’s ears heat up.
Before he could process what that meant, he saw a man approaching.
He was dressed in a crisp white mandarin-collar shirt and black suit trousers.
His every step carried an air of authority.
—
“Mianmian, look! Top-tier handsome guy incoming!”
Ni Shanshan slapped Fang Yuan’s arm excitedly.
Fang Yuan quickly turned her head.
“Oh my God! This man is too handsome! Even our school heartthrob is getting overshadowed!”
Fang Yuan covered her mouth in excitement, unable to contain her giddy smile.
“No, no! I think if our school heartthrob ages a few more years, he might have this kind of mature charm too!”
Ni Shanshan whispered.
Then—
They watched as the top-tier handsome guy walked straight up to Chen Xu and stopped.
And then—
Their usually cold and distant school heartthrob smiled sweetly.
His eyes curved, his expression soft, and his voice was so well-behaved:
“Uncle Si, why are you here?”
—
Ni Shanshan took a deep breath and clutched Fang Yuan’s hand tightly.
“Sister, hold me! I cannot handle this! This boy is too cute! I want to steal him and take him home!”
Fang Yuan was trembling as well.
Screw being his fangirls!
From now on, we are all his mom-fans!
—
Si Ye naturally took Chen Xu’s suitcase.
“I came to pick you up and take you home.”
Chen Xu paused.
His heart felt unexpectedly warm.
—
Si Ye, despite his status, even took the time to politely acknowledge Ke Xinghao and the others.
“Hello, I am Chen Xu’s uncle. Thank you for taking care of him.”
The five teenagers instantly became flustered and embarrassed, their faces turning bright red.
“N-No, no, it was actually Chen Xu taking care of us…”
—
To Chen Xu’s surprise, Si Ye had actually arranged two cars.
One was to send Ke Xinghao and the others home.
When they got into the car, all five of them sat stiffly, completely overwhelmed.
It was their first time sitting in a luxury car.
Even when the driver kindly told them there were snacks available, they were too nervous to reach for anything.
—
“Did you have fun?”
Si Ye sat in the back seat, keeping a reasonable distance from Chen Xu.
This allowed Chen Xu to relax—
He was terrified Si Ye might suddenly pull him into his arms again.
“Mm.”
Chen Xu took out a small glass bottle.
Inside was fine sand, and on top, he had arranged shells and pearls to form a tiny underwater palace.
It looked beautiful.
He placed it in Si Ye’s hands.
Si Ye was slightly surprised.
“For me?”
“Mm. I made it myself. It is not very good.”
Chen Xu pursed his lips and smiled, a bit shy.
The simple, bright smile made Si Ye’s heart surge.
—
“It is very well made. Thank you. I like it a lot.”
Si Ye suddenly leaned in—
And kissed Chen Xu’s forehead.
—
Chen Xu’s eyelashes trembled.
Before he could react, Si Ye had already pulled away.
A delayed heat crept up his ears.
Why does Uncle Si always like to touch him?
He lowered his head, black hair brushing against the nape of his neck, which had turned a faint shade of pink—like a delicate pearl.
Si Ye’s gaze darkened.
His desire burned.
He wanted to bite into that fragile, exposed skin.
To leave his mark.
To make his little treasure cry—
And then gently lick away his tears.
But not yet.
If he was too hasty, he might scare his little one away.
—
Meanwhile, back home…
Si Yichen was laughing, convinced Chen Xu had already been forgotten.
But when he ran outside to greet his father—
It was not his father who stepped out of the car.
It was Chen Xu.
And then—
Si Ye followed behind him.
Si Yichen’s face instantly froze.
So Father Specifically Made This Trip Just to Bring Chen Xu Home?
Si Yichen found it unbelievable.
He could not accept this reality.
Jealousy and rage clouded his mind.
With gritted teeth, he rushed toward Chen Xu’s room and pounded heavily on the door.
The loud bang, bang, bang echoed through the hallway.
Just as he thought Chen Xu wouldn’t open the door—
It opened.
Chen Xu stood inside, expressionless.
At 178 cm, he was half a head shorter than Si Yichen.
But his aura was completely calm.
Si Yichen didn’t say anything—he wasn’t here to talk in the first place.
He swung his fist directly at Chen Xu’s face.
Chen Xu caught his wrist, dragged him inside and slammed the door shut.
He beat the f*ck out of him.
When Chen Xu threw him out of the room, Si Yichen was still in shock.
What just happened?
He had actually been beaten by Chen Xu?
Si Yichen lay on the floor, his body aching.
Just then, Tong Jiaxi arrived and helped him back to his room.
Si Yichen refused to call anyone for help.
He couldn’t afford to let others know that Chen Xu had beaten him up.
While applying medicine, Si Yichen gritted his teeth and said:
“Once the exam results are out tomorrow, I’ll make sure to humiliate Chen Xu!”
At midnight, Si Yichen jumped out of bed and rushed to check his results.
703 points.
Just as he expected.
Excited, he ran to Chen Xu’s room and pounded on the door.
After a full minute of knocking, there was no response.
A maid passed by.
She was in charge of cleaning the second floor.
She glanced at Si Yichen and said:
“Young Master Xu usually goes to bed by ten o’clock.”
Si Yichen: “……”
Damn it!
Is Chen Xu an old man ? He actually sleeps at 10 PM?!
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