“Xu-ge is still Xu-ge, always number one!” Tang Zhen handed Chen Xu some local specialties from his hometown, looking envious.
“You didn’t do badly either, getting third place.” Zhu Yao Yuan knew Tang Zhen aimed to win the scholarship and had studied hard throughout the exam period. His efforts had paid off.
Tang Zhen rubbed his nose and grinned, “Yeah, and when I went back, my hometown got some poverty alleviation funds! My sister doesn’t have to work anymore and can continue her studies.”
“Really? Congratulations!” Zhu Yao Yuan was pleasantly surprised and moved closer.
“Yeah, I need to study hard and join Si Corporation after graduation to repay their donation.” Tang Zhen’s eyes were full of gratitude, unaware that the person he wanted to thank most was right in front of him.
Chen Xu smiled faintly, saying nothing.
The three cleaned up their dormitory and headed to the cafeteria. Many people were sneaking glances at Chen Xu. Zhu Yao Yuan nudged him with his elbow and said, “I thought about joining the band as you suggested, but I think I’ll pass. I’m just an average singer.”
“Come on, don’t be modest. Excessive modesty is arrogance.” Tang Zhen, with a new haircut, looked especially fresh and cute.
But Zhu Yao Yuan, a straightforward guy, didn’t get it. “I’m being honest. I can sing casually, but I’m not good enough for a band.”
“How about this? Try it once, and if it doesn’t work out, no pressure.” Chen Xu suggested.
Zhu Yao Yuan thought about it and felt a bit tempted. “Alright then.”
Their photo soon appeared on the forum, making everyone envious of Tang Zhen, who seemed to have two different types of handsome guys around him. People joked that he must have saved the galaxy in his past life.
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**27L:** You guys are overthinking. ZYY is straight. He’s chasing the belle of the journalism department.
**28L:** And CX has a boyfriend.
**29L:** What???? My husband has a boyfriend? Why didn’t I know?
**30L:** That’s just a rumor. Have you ever seen the school heartthrob get close to anyone? He only hangs out with ZYY and TZ. Where’s this boyfriend?
**31L:** Hmm… hasn’t anyone considered that TZ might be his boyfriend? The heartthrob is always in class, the library, or the cafeteria. If he has a boyfriend, it’s probably his roommate TZ!
**32L:** Damn! You might be right!
**33L:** I refuse to believe! TZ is too effeminate for my husband!
**34L:** Nonsense! The heartthrob’s boyfriend is obviously the heiress he was betrothed to!
**35L:** The heartthrob’s boyfriend is me!
**36L:** Another one loses it.
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Chen Xu and the others were unaware of the rumors until Tang Zhen returned one day with scratches on his face. They found out that the school was spreading rumors that Tang Zhen was Chen Xu’s boyfriend. Since they didn’t dare mess with Chen Xu, they took it out on Tang Zhen. A group of people confronted Tang Zhen, demanding he break up with Chen Xu. Tang Zhen was baffled since he was never in a relationship with Chen Xu.
When he didn’t respond, they thought he was reluctant and started pushing him. Although Tang Zhen had a girly heart, he had a bad temper and fought back immediately, ending up with scratches on his face.
After understanding the situation, Chen Xu’s expression darkened. He took Tang Zhen to the clinic to disinfect and dress his wounds, then angrily dragged him to confront those responsible.
“No need to make a big deal out of this. It won’t be good for you,” Tang Zhen held Chen Xu back, not wanting to escalate the situation. He believed it was better to let it go since he had fought back, and neither side had gained the upper hand.
“It’s not a big deal. If I want, I can have them expelled with just one word.” Chen Xu never liked abusing power like Si Yi Chen, but he wasn’t a pushover either. If someone dared to bully him, why shouldn’t he use his influence?
Tang Zhen suddenly found Chen Xu extremely attractive. Looking up at him, he realized Chen Xu had grown taller and exuded an unusual sense of authority when he was serious.
Chen Xu took Tang Zhen to the dormitory of the guy who had led the attack on him. These guys were also gay, having had a crush on Chen Xu since he started school. They initially thought Chen Xu was straight and had to give up. But when the rumor about Tang Zhen and Chen Xu spread, they believed it and were furious. If Chen Xu’s partner had been a girl, they might have accepted it. But they couldn’t accept him being with someone like Tang Zhen, who they deemed unworthy. They felt they were much better than Tang Zhen and deserved to be with Chen Xu.
Seeing Chen Xu approaching angrily, the leader was initially delighted but became nervous when he saw Tang Zhen. Afraid of Chen Xu, he quickly closed the dormitory door.
Chen Xu knocked on the door, his voice cold, “Are you coming out, or should I kick the door in?”
Inside, the guy thought Chen Xu was bluffing and didn’t open the door.
Chen Xu narrowed his eyes and told Tang Zhen to step back. Then, with a swift kick, he broke the already unstable door, causing a loud crash that attracted everyone’s attention.
“It’s Chen Xu. What’s he doing here?”
“Damn, he kicked the door down with one kick!”
Inside, the guy trembled in fear. Chen Xu stood at the door and coldly said, “Come out and apologize to Tang Zhen.”
As more people gathered to watch, Chen Xu noticed three familiar faces. He turned to Tang Zhen and asked, “Is it them?”
Tang Zhen took a closer look and nodded quickly. “Yes, it’s them.”
Realizing Chen Xu was there to stand up for Tang Zhen, the three guys tried to flee, but Chen Xu quickly blocked their path.
“Damn! Chen Xu is so fast. Our track team needs someone like him!”
“With such agility, our basketball team could use him too!”
Chen Xu stood in front of them, “Where are you going?”
“We… we didn’t…” The three guys, now terrified, regretted ever liking Chen Xu. They were so scared they couldn’t even stand straight.
“Apologize to Tang Zhen.” Chen Xu’s brows furrowed, making his already handsome face look even sharper, like a drawn sword.
Trembling, they walked up to Tang Zhen, heads bowed. “We’re… we’re sorry.”
The guy who refused to apologize was dragged out of the dorm by Chen Xu. Surprisingly, Chen Xu, who appeared thin, had considerable strength.
Thrown to the ground, he looked up to meet Chen Xu’s piercing gaze and, scared out of his wits, stammered an apology to Tang Zhen, tears streaming down his face.
“If you have any issues with me, come to me directly. I welcome it anytime. Bullying unrelated people is cowardly.” Chen Xu left with Tang Zhen without looking back.
This incident made Chen Xu even more famous.
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**11L:** Oh my god! Screaming! The heartthrob is so powerful! I’m so jealous of TZ!
**12L:** Here comes the chicken coop! Get in!
**13L:** I thought the heartthrob was untouchable, but he’s also so dominant!
**14L:** I never understood why people liked CX before. Now I get it!
**15L:** Tonight, we all want to be TZ!
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While everyone envied Tang Zhen, someone posted under Chen Xu’s name: Tang Zhen is my friend. My boyfriend is outside the school.
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**78L:** Damn? Is that really the heartthrob?
**79L:** Fake, the heartthrob never plays on the forum.
**80L:** I kind of believe it…
—
Tang Zhen and Zhu Yao Yuan confirmed on the forum that it was indeed Chen Xu. People finally believed it.
This post not only clarified Chen Xu and Tang Zhen’s relationship but also revealed that Chen Xu was gay and had a boyfriend outside the school. Many girls were heartbroken, realizing they had no chance with him.
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“Oh, I didn’t get to enjoy being the center of attention for long before you cleared things up.” Tang Zhen joked but didn’t stop typing to clarify the rumors for Chen Xu.
“What’s there to enjoy? You almost got disfigured.” Zhu Yao Yuan was genuinely angry seeing the scratches on Tang Zhen’s face.
“Hmph, you don’t understand. This might be my only chance to experience such drama in my life.” Tang Zhen laughed, leaning close to Zhu Yao Yuan. “You don’t know, when Chen Xu went to confront those idiots, he was so manly. I almost fell for him.”
Zhu Yao Yuan had seen the photos on the forum of Chen Xu confronting them, looking cold and fierce, like a mafia prince on patrol.
“I believe if you switch boyfriends, you’ll be a fierce one!” Tang Zhen patted Chen Xu’s shoulder, and before Chen Xu could reply, he added, “But you better not switch. Good tops are hard to find. Cherish him.”
Chen Xu: “…”
Tang Zhen was as cheeky as ever.
Because he broke the school’s door, Chen Xu was summoned by the counselor. He thought he would just have to pay for the damage, but to his surprise, at almost nineteen, he was told to bring his parent.
“My parent is very busy and can’t come,” Chen Xu said, not wanting Si Ye to know about this.
“That’s not acceptable. You need to call your parent. I need to discuss this with them,” the counselor insisted.
Left with no choice, Chen Xu made the call, hoping Secretary Jiang would answer. To his disappointment, it was Si Ye himself.
“Little treasure, do you miss me?” Si Ye’s deep voice came through, making Chen Xu touch his red ear guiltily.
“Uncle Si, the counselor wants to talk to you.” With Si Ye’s permission, Chen Xu put the call on speaker.
“Hello, Mr. Chen. I’m Chen Xu’s counselor, Mr. Wang. Today, Chen Xu threatened his classmates and broke a dormitory door. I hope you can come to the school.” The counselor reported, expecting Si Ye to react strongly.
Chen Xu frowned, wanting to explain, but couldn’t deny the truth.
To the counselor’s surprise, Si Ye didn’t get angry. Instead, he confidently said, “It must be the other party’s fault. My little Xu is a good boy and would never start trouble. As for the door, I’ll pay double for the damages.”
The counselor was taken aback, then heard Si Ye add, “And my surname is Si, not Chen.”
“Sorry, Mr. Si. If possible, please come to the school.” The counselor felt embarrassed by his mistake.
“I’ll be there shortly.” Si Ye assured Chen Xu, “Wait for me. Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”
“Okay.” Chen Xu nodded, feeling a bit warm inside. Being unconditionally pampered felt great.
The counselor didn’t expect Chen Xu’s parent to be so indulgent. Chen Xu was lucky he didn’t turn out spoiled and was still a top student.
Si Ye arrived quickly, bringing Secretary Jiang along. As soon as he stepped into the counselor’s office, the principal followed, respectfully greeting him.
“Mr. Si, I’m the principal, Zhou.” Principal Zhou, though elderly, treated Si Ye with great respect.
The counselor was puzzled but understood that this Mr. Si must be very influential.
“Hello, Principal Zhou.” Si Ye shook hands with the principal, then checked Chen Xu over. “Are you hurt?”
Chen Xu shook his head, surprised by the commotion Si Ye had caused.
“I’m fine. I just accidentally broke the dormitory door.”
Before Si Ye could respond, Principal Zhou said, “Boys will be boys. It’s normal to break things while horsing around. Why make a fuss, Mr. Wang?”
The counselor was confused, wondering why it wasn’t a big deal.
“The principal is right. I overreacted.” Realizing Chen Xu’s significant background, the counselor quickly changed his tune.
“The dormitory doors seem fragile. While it’s not my little Xu’s fault, I’ll donate money to replace the doors with more durable ones.” As soon as Si Ye finished speaking, Principal Zhou’s face lit up with joy.
Finally, Principal Zhou repeatedly shook hands with Si Ye, respectfully seeing him off.
“Uncle Si, I’m sorry for causing trouble and making you spend money.” Chen Xu initially thought this would end with a simple apology and compensation for the door.
“Shouldn’t you reward me for this?” Si Ye bent down, smiling as he asked.
Chen Xu looked around to ensure no one was watching, then stood on tiptoe to kiss Si Ye.
Si Ye smiled, sliding a finger down Chen Xu’s nose. “I got my reward. But shouldn’t you explain to me why five people are fighting over you?”
Although Chen Xu had nothing to do with it and didn’t know the other four people, Si Ye’s question made him feel guilty.
“It’s a misunderstanding. Those four believed the rumor that Tang Zhen was my boyfriend and targeted him. I’ve already clarified things on the forum.”
“What did you clarify?” Si Ye pressed.
“I clarified that Tang Zhen and I are just friends and that my boyfriend is someone else.” Chen Xu glanced up at Si Ye.
The jealousy in Si Ye’s heart dissipated. He opened his arms, and Chen Xu immediately hugged him. “Uncle Si, I’m very obedient.”
“Yes, you’re the best.” Si Ye tightened his embrace, rubbing his nose against Chen Xu’s.
Si Ye had work to do and didn’t stay long. Chen Xu walked him out and prepared to return.
“Excuse me, can you tell me where the boys’ dormitory is?” A boy in a delivery uniform asked, holding some takeout.
Seeing the boy sweating in the winter cold, Chen Xu stopped to give him directions.
“Thank you.” The boy memorized the directions and quickly headed to the boys’ dormitory.
Chen Xu had done various part-time jobs but had never delivered food. He thought delivery workers all had vehicles, but that didn’t seem to be the case.
On his way back, Chen Xu bought three cups of milk tea and saw the delivery boy again, crying on a bench with a scraped knee. Feeling sorry for him, Chen Xu left a cup of milk tea beside him and walked away. He didn’t know that after hearing his footsteps fade, the boy looked up at him.
It was him.
Chen Xu didn’t dwell on the incident. Two days later, he saw the delivery boy again, who greeted him but quickly left.
“Wow, Xu-ge, you even attract delivery boys now?” Tang Zhen teased.
“No, I just gave him directions.” Chen Xu replied calmly.
Tang Zhen sighed, “He looks pretty good. If he weren’t so plain, I might have made a move.”
Chen Xu hadn’t looked closely at the boy’s face and didn’t know how good he looked. He didn’t care and just wanted the weekend to come so he could see Si Ye.
The new semester had just started, and Valentine’s Day was already approaching. It fell on a Friday, so Chen Xu could go home after his last class and spend it with Si Ye.
This would be their first Valentine’s Day, and Chen Xu was looking forward to it. They had kissed and touched but hadn’t gone all the way. Si Ye said he was still young and wanted to wait until he was older. But Chen Xu, also a man, wanted to be intimate with the one he loved.
On his way back, Chen Xu even bought some lubricant and condoms, hiding them in his bag, his ears turning red from shyness.
He was sure he had bought the right size.
“Young Master Xu, Mr. Si said he’d come pick you up later.” Chen Xu had just arrived home when Uncle Zhong greeted him with a kind smile.
Chen Xu was surprised. Si Ye was coming to pick him up? Did that mean they were going out for Valentine’s Day?
He felt a surge of anticipation.
“Okay, I’ll put my bag down first.” Chen Xu quickly went upstairs, put down his bag, and took a shower, changing into clean clothes.
Although it was early spring, it was still cold, especially at night. Chen Xu didn’t dare dress too lightly. He wore a coffee-colored turtleneck sweater and a long gray coat, giving him a scholarly look.
He wore a black earring in his left ear, making his skin look even paler and giving him a slightly rebellious edge.
After putting the gift he had prepared for Si Ye in his coat pocket, Chen Xu was about to go downstairs when he saw Si Ye’s cologne on the shelf. He sprayed a little on himself.
The familiar scent of Si Ye enveloped him, but strangely, even though it was the same cologne, it smelled different on him.
Just as he put the cologne down, he heard the sound of a car outside. He looked out the window and saw Si Ye’s car.
Excited, Chen Xu ran downstairs. He had never thought he’d be so eager to see someone.
“Uncle Si.” Chen Xu stopped in front of Si Ye, who didn’t care that the servants were watching and pulled him into his arms.
Si Ye sniffed his neck, his warm breath tickling Chen Xu’s skin. Recognizing the scent, Si Ye’s eyes darkened. “Did you use my cologne?”
Caught so quickly, Chen Xu’s ears turned red. He defended himself quietly, “I just used a little.”
“Really.”
Si Ye chuckled, holding Chen Xu’s hand. “Alright, just a little.”
Seeing Si Ye didn’t pursue it, Chen Xu smiled, but then Si Ye whispered in his ear, “I’ll deal with you tonight.”
The suggestive tone made Chen Xu’s heart race. He couldn’t wait for the night, eager to experience Si Ye’s “punishment.”
Chen Xu didn’t consider himself innocent. He just needed someone to unlock him, and now he had found that person.
If not for the wrong timing, he would have kissed Si Ye passionately right there. But a good hunter waits patiently. Chen Xu wasn’t an exceptional hunter but had that innate talent.
They didn’t stay home for long. Si Ye went upstairs to change clothes, then they got back into the car.
“Isn’t work busy today?” Chen Xu thought Si Ye was always busy.
Si Ye, sitting beside him with his seatbelt on, replied calmly, “I always have time for you.”
Chen Xu’s heart, already stirred by Si Ye, hadn’t calmed down. He glanced at Si Ye, hoping he’d make a move, but Si Ye remained calm, like an untouchable Buddha.
Only Chen Xu was tormented by love and desire, his mind restless.
Chen Xu be like (???)?
Thanks for the update!! ???