The villain always wants to suck me bald [Quick Wear] Chapter 8
Little Stand-in 8
Perhaps because Lu Changshu had touched upon a sensitive past, Mu Zhi had taken the initiative to open his exam paper upon returning.
However, his pen-holding posture and expression as he worked on the test were so ferocious that Lu Changshu, carrying his suitcase back to the bedroom, packed up his belongings, and left again. Standing in the hallway, he peered into the living room and briefly thought Mu Zhi was holding the information on his enemy.
"What are you doing?" he asked curiously.
Mu Zhi was attempting a complete spiritual transformation, midway through his self-praise, and felt a little annoyed at being interrupted.
"Studying."
Whether studying in China or pursuing graduate school abroad, Lu Changshu had met many people and encountered many strange things. But someone as vindictive and persistent as Mu Zhi was, despite his apparent deep hatred, truly rare and novel.
Lu Changshu remained silent for a moment, but finally, before Mu Zhi passed out, he stepped forward. Aside from Mu Zhi, Lu Changshu had never explained the test paper to anyone.
Despite his gentle demeanor and clear thinking, his businessman's nature led him to speak during a break: "You know, I never trade at a loss."
"?"
"That's not what you said before," Mu Zhi said, eyes wide.
"What did I say?" Lu Changshu casually recalled, then realized he had no recollection. He said matter-of-factly, "It was the probation period."
Mu Zhi opened his mouth, but instinctively knew he was unlikely to win the argument, so he compromised. "So, what do you want?"
"Perhaps I can hire you as my tutor," Mu Zhi tilted his head. "Name the price."
He didn't have much, but the one thing he had most was money. Unfortunately, Lu Changshu didn't need it either.
"I don't need it," Lu Changshu shook his head, then looked up at Mu Zhi. Something clicked in his mind, and he smiled meaningfully. "I won't tell you yet."
The other person's smile was somewhat strange, and Mu Zhi couldn't help but think, pen in hand. After all, in the young man's opinion, Lu Changshu was a man with big ambitions, and this request might even involve a connection with the Fu family.
The little monster thought about it all, and finally nodded in agreement.
So, in the days that followed, whenever he began to struggle with English, Lu Changshu would sit beside him with his notebook, typing away at the keyboard with his eyes downcast, while distractedly correcting his practice.
"We're looking for information based on keywords, not reading the entire article before looking at the questions," the man said, his eyes narrowed. "Otherwise, everyone else will be writing the translation, and you'll still be stuck on what this word means."
His cold attitude was reminiscent of the description of a ruthless villain in a TV series, Mu Zhi whispered, "You've changed."
Lu Changshu had initially been gentle and kind, even offering to help translate when he was working on a card, but after letting him out once, he had become sarcastic and mocking.
Mu Zhi was upset, but he didn't dare to protest openly. He could only mutter in a low, subdued voice, "I shouldn't have been so soft-hearted. I should have locked you in the room."
Cats have excellent hearing, so Mu Zhi thought his complaints would go unheard, but unfortunately, the cat sneered the next moment, "Lock me up?"
Lu Changshu didn't consider himself a kind person, but he was adept at disguise. After he successfully secured the position of heir in his mother's clan through ruthless means, he earned the nickname "Smiling Tiger."
(TL: a person who appears kind, friendly, or harmless but harbors cunning, manipulative, or ruthless intentions, acting as a significant, hidden threat.)
Now, his expression faded from his gentleness to a cold, ruthless expression. "Lock me up, and do you think you'll be able to solve the test?"
Mu Zhi was silent for a few seconds, wrote an option on the test paper, and then said timidly, "No."
Lu Changshu was almost amused.
He had previously thought Mu Zhi was well-behaved and that being with him not only brought him a long-lost sense of joy but also helped alleviate his insomnia.
But after tutoring the young man in English for several days, Lu Changshu felt truly irritated. No wonder several of his classmates became so irritable after becoming teachers. He now not only understood them, but he even felt the same way.
But before he could even sip his tea to calm himself, his "student" glanced at him again, like a small animal, his eyes filled with resentment. "Are you thinking of leaving me?"
Lu Changshu: ?
The system had recently switched to another TV series to watch. It happened to be a melodramatic story about a hero who imprisons a heroine, who then resists and ultimately escapes to exact revenge.
Because the plot bore some resemblance to Mu Zhi's current script, the system shared its thoughts with him. [Being trapped in one place for a long time is bound to breed dissatisfaction, after all, imprisonment is forced.]
[So if Lu Changshu suddenly became moody, it meant he had definitely developed a grudge against you. His next move was likely to be a plan to escape and unleash his frenzied revenge. 】
Thinking of this, Mu Zhi took out the book "100 Things a Vicious Stand-in Must Do" and flipped through it quickly. He suddenly raised his voice and said, "Don't even think about it. I won't let you leave me!"
Lu Changshu: ?
Putting the computer on the table, Lu Changshu met Mu Zhi's gaze and asked calmly, "What TV series are you watching recently?"
Mu Zhi carefully recalled the system's description, "It seems to be "Don't Run Away, My Dear Wife."
OK.
Lu Changshu took a deep breath and tried to soften his expression. "Don't watch it. I heard the ending was terrible, and the ratings dropped to 2.6 overnight."
"!" Mu Zhi, though he hadn't seen it, was immediately shocked by the serious tone of his voice. "Really?"
"Really?"
The show had just ended not long ago, and three out of five messages on his WeChat Moments were complaints about it. Even though Lu Changshu had never been interested in watching dramas, it was hard to ignore it after being flooded with messages for days.
He hadn't expected Mu Zhi to watch it either. "You like watching stuff like this?" he asked casually.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Mu Zhi frowned and shook his head, saying, "I don't like it. It's long, boring, and incredibly melodramatic."
Lu Changshu nodded in agreement and asked, "So, what do you like?"
"Studying," Mu Zhi, who was already studying the next reading passage, said without hesitation, "Especially English."
Lu Changshu gave him a complicated look and said with genuine admiration, "You really know how to challenge yourself."
Mu Zhi had discovered that Lu Changshu seemed to have a grudge against the English language. He was usually a handsome gentleman with a gentle smile, but as soon as he started tutoring him in English, he gradually became as unfamiliar and somewhat surprising as he was now.
Despite the contrast between the two, Mu Zhi wasn't particularly afraid of him.
After all, no matter how moody this villain was, he was still trapped at home by him, not only having to cook for him but also, for the past two days, waking him up.
Mu Zhi's life was becoming increasingly comfortable, but Fu Lan, far away at the company, had been questioning his life with the system these days.
"What's happening lately?" he asked, rubbing the bridge of his nose. "Are these people crazy, or has the plot broken down again?"
The protagonist's early stages are generally smooth sailing. Only when his career reaches a certain level, when he bids for the land east of the city before the New Year, will he truly confront the villain.
But the problem now is that while things are going smoothly for him, they're a bit too smooth.
Not to mention the recent string of projects he won in the neighboring city, his secretary just called to say that the renowned international design team, N&S, has specifically requested a partnership.
Fu Lan will have to travel abroad again in a few days for this reason.
[Maybe it's a butterfly effect.] The system was also bewildered. [Because of the recent recording incident, these businesses in City A have been affected to some extent, so they've taken a fancy to you.]
"That's even stranger," Fu Lan shook his head. "Their previous partners weren't from City A to begin with."
The system spun around, continuing its speculation. [Perhaps they were drawn here by this incident, and while enjoying the melon, they discovered the Fu family's hidden treasure.]
Fu Lan wasn't entirely convinced, but the partnership offered by N&S was truly rare, and a successful deal would significantly accelerate his progress.
So, after a long deliberation in his office, Fu Lan finally emailed his agreement. Having made his decision, the most opportune date for his trip abroad, after completing his current tasks, which was Friday of this week.
Considering Mu Zhi's situation, and to seize the opportunity to complete their weekly goal of spending time together, Fu Lan called out to the system just as it was about to sneak out to chat with the little monster.
"Tell Mu Zhi I'll take him with me on my way home from work tomorrow," Fu Lan instructed. "It's just one night. Snacks and clothes are all available there. If you don't like the bed, bring the flowerpot. Just don't forget your test papers."
While the two of them should spend dozens of hours a week together, the N&S partnership was far more valuable.
Fu Lan wasn't actually worried about losing points, but thinking that the little demon was still obsessed with accumulating points and wanting to return home early, Fu Lan decided to ask Mu Zhi to just pass the test and fool the main system.
So, Lu Changshu, sitting on the sofa, was reading the reply email from Fu Shi one moment, when he suddenly saw Mu Zhi put down his pen and turned to look at him. "You don't have to cook for me tomorrow night."
Without thinking, Lu Changshu asked, "Want to go out for dinner?"
"No," Mu Zhi feigned, glancing at his phone despite the system's instructions. He shook his head and said, "Brother Fu has something to ask me tomorrow, so I might not be back until the night after tomorrow."
Lu Changshu's initial thought was to keep Fu Lan busy for a while, but he was certainly busy, so he hadn't expected him to find time to call the young man over.
"The day after tomorrow?" He repeated with a hint of dissatisfaction, "And stay over at his house for another night?"
"Yeah."
Mu Zhi didn't mind. After all, Fu Lan would drive him back and forth, and this trip was just a change of pace for studying.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Lu Changshu raised his eyebrows and asked, "What about me?"
"Leaving me alone, aren't you afraid that I will sneak away when you're not around?" Mu Zhi's face instantly turned distressed when he reminded him of this.
This is indeed a problem.
"Then I'll have to ask you to be a good boy at home," Mu Zhi said in a soft voice, "After all, I can't take you with me, to go to Brother Fu tomorrow."
(End of this chapter)
(Translator's note:
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