It’s Exciting to Snatch the Supporting Male Lead and Run Away [Quick Wear] - 124

 

IETSTSMLARA | The Top Student is Flawless | 124

“Support?” Lin Su’s father frowned.

“Oh, sorry, I meant ‘raising’, that was a slip of the tongue.” The assistant smiled politely.

But how could someone who specifically comes to handle assets worth tens of millions make such a small mistake?

Lin Su's father sneered, "You call him Mr. Lin, so it seems he's really come up with a lot of tricks. Once he gets that ten million, I'll just consider that I raised this son for nothing, and we can pretend not to know each other in the future."

“Then on behalf of Mr. Lin, I thank you for your cooperation.” The assistant stood up, bowed once more, and then politely left.

After the person left, the secretary wanted to bring in the coffee but heard a loud crashing sound from inside the office. She could only put down the coffee she was holding quietly, wondering what had offended their chairman so much.

After the assistant brought the good news, Lin Su immediately added his father's phone number to the blacklist. From now on, they would just be strangers.

The room was quiet. During the month they were not at home, the housekeeper was directly dismissed. 

Ye Huaitang suggested that they could handle small matters on their own, and if they wanted to be lazy or didn't have time, they could hire a part-time worker. There was no need to have a full-time housekeeper anymore.

He openly suggested dismissing the housekeeper, but secretly, he wanted to enjoy some time alone with just the two of them. 

After all, the housekeeper had the keys to the house, and if she showed up unexpectedly, it would be quite inconvenient.

Lin Su naturally agreed to this request, which led to them returning home after a month away to find Ye Huaitang busy cleaning the house and organizing their belongings.

The sound of water splashing could be heard from the washing machine as Ye Huaitang peeked out from the kitchen door and asked, "Are we still going to sleep separately?"

Lin Su was cooking and, hearing this, smiled and said, "You can cover your bed with a bedspread first. If we ever have a fight and you don't want to stay with me, you can pretend you're going back to your parents' house."

He enjoyed teasing people, and Ye Huaitang had grown accustomed to this after spending so much time with him. He lightly snorted and asked, "Would you really let me go back to my parents' house?"

This question was indirectly asking whether Lin Su would ever make him angry.

Life is short, but sometimes it can also feel long. Even the most compatible couples occasionally argue due to differing opinions. 

Lin Su could promise to minimize the chances of such conflicts, but it was impossible to eliminate them entirely.

However, answering in such a straightforward manner would be no fun, so he simply said, "Of course not."

Ye Huaitang was quite satisfied with this answer and turned back to continue mopping the floor.

The young master had never done such chores in his own home, but here with Lin Su, he had learned a thing or two.

A new semester brought a new atmosphere. Having just experienced a month of hibernation, the students clearly hadn't transitioned out of the comfort of their holiday. 

At this time, receiving their report cards was like the first clap of spring thunder—whether their grades were good or bad, they had to shake off that lazy state.

This time, what shocked everyone wasn't their own grades, but Lin Su's.

A high score of 740 securely placed him at the top of the grade, and no matter how many times others rubbed their eyes, it didn't change the fact.

The second place went to Ye Huaitang, and even though his score was only one point less than Lin Su's, he was still in second place. The third place was taken by Ning Qiu, whose score of 738 left everyone else in awe.

"Are those three demons or something?" one student remarked.

"Haha, the first, second, and third places in the grade are all in our class, and the fourth place is more than ten points behind Ning Qiu. There's no competition."

"Those three are like gods fighting among themselves. We mere mortals should just be happy with scores in the 600s."

"Exactly, the top two universities don't even require more than 700 points to get in, so scoring that high is just overkill," another student said, trying to console themselves.

"But there's a prize for being the top scorer in the college entrance exam in A City. I heard last year it was sponsored with 500,000 yuan," another student added. "Every extra point means an extra 10,000 yuan. Have you ever experienced becoming rich overnight?"

"But I think they might accept guaranteed admission instead. Our school gets three guaranteed spots every year," another student chimed in. "I used to think guaranteed admission was unfair, but now I realize it’s actually giving us mere mortals a chance."

A City High School indeed had guaranteed admission spots, but the eligibility for these spots was based on midterm and final exam results. 

After considering the scores from this and the previous exams, the teachers were convinced that Lin Su was genuinely smart, but his previous attitude had been a problem, which made him ineligible for consideration.

"As for the guaranteed admission spots for Q University, Ye Huaitang has one, and Ning Qiu has one," the homeroom teacher said with some regret as he looked at Lin Su. "The third spot goes to Wu Jinxiu from Class 2. Although Lin Su's recent scores have been excellent, his earlier scores didn't meet the requirements, and the average score was too low. But don't be discouraged, because with your current state, getting into Q University won't be difficult. I hope you can understand."

This news clearly benefited Ye Huaitang and Ning Qiu, and Lin Su could only blame his previous lack of ambition. 

Lin Su didn’t judge the past actions of his former self, nor did he have any complaints about the current outcome: "I understand. Thank you, teacher, for explaining the reason."

His obedient and well-behaved demeanor, combined with his excellent grades, was a stark contrast to his previous self, leaving the homeroom teacher feeling somewhat emotional. The teacher couldn’t help but wonder what could have caused such a drastic change in a person.

"By the way, you two should start preparing your materials. I'll give you a list of what you need later," the homeroom teacher said.

"Teacher, I have a request," Ye Huaitang, standing nearby, lowered his gaze and spoke.

"Go ahead," the teacher responded patiently.

Ye Huaitang calmly said, "I want to give up my guaranteed admission spot. You can give it to another student."

Every year, the school had only three guaranteed admission spots. If the overall performance of the students was not strong, the number of spots might even be reduced. Most students would be eager to accept such an opportunity as it saved a lot of trouble and effort, allowing them to use the free time to pursue their own interests.

It was rare, but not unheard of, for someone to voluntarily give up such a spot. The teacher, taking this seriously, asked, "Can you tell me your reason? Is it because you don’t want to go to Q University? Do you prefer another school?"

"Yes." Ye Huaitang didn’t blink as he lied.

He liked that school, but he couldn’t leave Lin Su to strive on his own.

"I see," the teacher replied, somewhat helpless. After all, students who qualify for guaranteed admission usually have the ability to choose any university they want. 

The guaranteed spot merely saved them some unnecessary time, but it couldn’t prevent them from choosing a different school. "Since you’ve made up your mind, you can follow through with your own plans. The school will inform Q University of your decision."

"Thank you, teacher," Ye Huaitang said sincerely.

The three of them left the teacher's office, with Ning Qiu automatically sticking close to the wall, wishing he could just disappear to avoid witnessing the constant display of affection between the other two.

Not wanting to go to Q University? Preferring another school? Wrong. It was just a couple wanting to face challenges together.

"You're supposed to be smart, but you’re acting silly," Lin Su ruffled Ye Huaitang's hair. "With the guaranteed admission spot, you could already be auditing classes at Q University, getting a head start on achieving your dream."

"Dreams come second now," Ye Huaitang replied. He hadn’t thought about giving up, but priorities were in order. 

For him, staying with Lin Su was the most important thing. Achieving his dream a year or two later didn’t matter as much.

"Silly," Lin Su said, tapping Ye Huaitang’s head again.

Ye Huaitang caught his hand and said, "Keep tapping, and I really will turn silly."

"It doesn’t matter. Whether you're smart or silly, I still like you," Lin Su smiled.

The two of them walked together, hand in hand. Although Ning Qiu felt thoroughly ignored, he couldn't help but feel a bit envious watching them. 

They supported each other and were always there for one another. One understood the other’s struggles, and the other appreciated their partner's efforts. In a relationship, mutual understanding is key; the most challenging thing is when people force themselves to change despite having differing values.

Ning Qiu found himself wishing he could find someone considerate like that one day. He suddenly remembered Ji Heng’s confession to him in the game before.

That guy was quite handsome, and aside from his nasty personality, he didn’t have many flaws. 

The only issue was that Ji Heng probably thought Ning Qiu was a girl in the game, which was why he confessed.

Avoiding straight men was a matter of principle in this circle, Ning Qiu thought to himself, so Ji Heng deserved to be rejected.

Over the next few days, after the grades were released, Ning Qiu remained his usual self. Ji Heng's grades had noticeably improved, but he seemed cold and distant, clearly not in a good mood.

The other students were careful not to provoke him, and Ning Qiu didn’t go out of his way to talk to him either. Even when he played games with Lin Su, he was somewhat distracted.

"Rejected?" Lin Su helped Ji Heng up from the ground and asked.

Ji Heng responded with a faint "Mm," adding, "She said we're not suitable for each other."

"Then find someone else," Lin Su suggested.

"You make it sound easy, but I'm feeling pretty down. This is the first time I've really liked someone, and they rejected me so coldly," Ji Heng sighed.

Lin Su asked, "If you really like her, giving up after one rejection isn’t like you. If you want to win someone over, you need to be persistent."

"So that's how you got the class monitor, huh?" Ji Heng gritted his teeth. "But you had him right there with you. After she rejected me, she blocked me completely. Am I really that annoying? Did she block you too?"

Lin Su glanced at his friends list. Ning Qiu's name was offline, but still firmly in place. "Yeah, she blocked me too. Looks like she figured out we're in cahoots."

"Then how am I supposed to chase her..." Ji Heng sighed deeply. "The only connection is gone. I guess it’s time to move on. Online relationships are so fragile."

It was clear Ji Heng was genuinely invested, or he wouldn't be lamenting like this. In the original timeline, he went through a lot, even almost mistaking someone else for her.

"Let me ask you, what if she’s in her thirties? What if she’s not a girl, but a guy? What if she’s actually very unattractive? What if, outside the game, you have nothing in common?" Lin Su asked. "Would you still like her?"

There was silence on Ji Heng's end. Lin Su continued playing the game until, after a while, Ji Heng’s hoarse voice came through, "I don't know. I just know I can't let go. Let me think about it."

These questions touched on some very real issues, and Ji Heng needed time to consider them carefully.

Lin Su didn’t push further. "Alright, I’ll wait for your answer."

"My answer?" Ji Heng was taken aback, then exclaimed, "Damn, I forgot you're a hacker! You can find her, right? Brother..."

"I said I'd wait for your answer," Lin Su said calmly. This sentence felt like a bucket of cold water being poured over Ji Heng. He sighed and said, "I understand. Let me think about it."

He thought there was no hope left, but now there was a glimmer of hope. If he could get in touch with him again, as Lin Su said, would he still like him as much as he does now?

Lin Su finished a game and looked over. Ye Huaitang was kneeling beside the coffee table, drawing something. 

When Ye Huaitang saw Lin Su finish, he looked up and smiled, "You also think there's something fishy between those two, don't you?"

In this circle, there's no such thing as "seeing gay through rotten eyes." Ji Heng's gaze at Ning Qiu was obviously different from how he looked at others, but he thought he was straight, so his feelings spilled over onto someone who looks exactly like Ning Qiu.

"Yes," Lin Su replied, sitting next to him and glancing at his design.

"Luckily, Ning Qiu and Qiu Ning are the same person. If they weren't, it would be like someone liking two people at the same time," Ye Huaitang said, resting his chin in his hand. "Don't you think that's kind of scummy?"

"Wanting to pursue both at the same time is scummy. Making a choice and being good to just one person isn't," Lin Su said as he looked at his design. "Your drawing is really good."

Human hearts are hard to control. Even in the most loyal and loving marriages, it's inevitable that one might meet someone else who evokes some feelings. It's rationality and a sense of responsibility that determine loyalty. 

A person who recognizes a hint of affection and then immediately snuffs it out can't be called scummy.

"Will you always love only me?" Ye Huaitang asked, looking at him.

Lin Su smiled, "A heart is only so big. You've already taken up all the space, so there's no room left for anyone else."

"I think we'll be happier in the future than those two," Ye Huaitang said, smiling with his eyes curved.

"Do you have to be number one in this too?" Lin Su sketched a brooch design on the white paper, similar in shape to Ye Huaitang's.

"Like you can talk! Last semester, you scored higher than me on the final exam. Just wait for the first monthly exam this semester," Ye Huaitang said, resting his head on Lin Su's shoulder, watching him draw.

"Alright, I'll give it my all when I compete with you," Lin Su said after finishing his drawing. "What do you think of this?"

The lines of the brooch on the paper were similar but had a completely different style. Ye Huaitang admired it and said, "How much more potential do you have left untapped?"

"Plenty, I’m just waiting for you to help me develop it bit by bit," Lin Su replied with a smile.

A week later, Ji Heng gave his response. He usually looked full of energy, but this time he had dark circles under his eyes. "I think I really like him. No matter what he looks like, I like him. Can you help me find him?"

Though he seemed exhausted, his eyes were firm. When it comes to love, it's not about the method but the sincerity. If you compare the sincerity, Lin Su had actually lost to Ji Heng's passionate devotion.

Ji Heng pursued the soul, so much so that he could even overlook appearances. That's why, in the original timeline, he was able to find out who the real Qiu Ning was through that familiar feeling.

As for Lin Su... he focused on looks.

"Sunday morning at nine o'clock, go to machine number sixteen at the Tianxiang Internet Cafe," Lin Su said with a smile. "You should find something surprising."

Ji Heng's spirits visibly lifted. "Really? You're amazing, bro! If it works out, I'll owe you one—whatever you want."

"Don't mention it; it's what friends are for," Lin Su replied with a smile.

Making sure that the girl who was pretending didn't even get a chance to step onto the stage was Lin Su's way of honoring their friendship.

Lin Su spent his weekend balancing gaming and studying. Studying together and competing to see who could solve problems faster was also a kind of fun, especially seeing Ye Huaitang's unwilling expression after losing or his barely concealed joy after occasionally winning when Lin Su went easy on him. Those expressions were a real treat.

After the new semester started, the fun continued, but the atmosphere between Ji Heng and Ning Qiu was somewhat strange.

It wasn't exactly ambiguous, but overall, Ning Qiu was more timid, while Ji Heng seemed to be channeling a school bully persona.

"Drink some milk," Ji Heng said, placing a bottle on Ning Qiu's desk with a force that seemed like he was throwing it.

Ning Qiu quietly replied, "...I don't like milk."

"You blocked me," Ji Heng said, clenching his fist. "We used to sit at the same desk, and this is how you treat me?"

"But I don't like men..." Ning Qiu said softly. Though he looked calm on the surface, he was actually quite nervous inside.

That day, he had sneaked out to the internet cafe to play a game. As he turned around, he saw Ji Heng staring at him with a mysterious expression, his teeth seeming like they were grinding in anger. "Are you Qiu Ning?"

Seeing his name revealed, Ning Qiu thought that this person couldn't do much to him. 

Unexpectedly, he was suddenly kissed and confessed to, with the confession having the intensity of a vendetta.

In his flustered state, he blurted out the excuse that he didn't like men, which left Ji Heng sour-faced ever since.

"Whether you like men or not is your business. Pursuing you is my business. Besides, you don’t have a partner right now, so I have the right to pursue you," Ji Heng said, sitting nearby, feeling even worse than before.

He didn’t feel wronged by his own words, but Ning Qiu felt sympathy for him. "But didn’t you used to like women?"

"Love doesn’t have to be constrained by gender," Ji Heng said coldly.

Ning Qiu replied, "...That’s true, but think about it. What you actually like is just the Qiu Ning online. If someone else were behind that account, you wouldn't be able to tell, right? Besides, online relationships are unreliable."

"Although my grades are poor, I’m not an idiot," Ji Heng said with a serious expression. 

"Whether that character is controlled by you, whether those words are yours—could anyone else be the same? The soul is unique."

Ning Qiu felt he was running out of arguments: "Actually..."

"Do you really hate me?" Ji Heng asked, looking down. "If you truly dislike me, or even hate me, then I’ll give up."

He couldn’t say he hated Ji Heng. 

Despite his bullying, Ji Heng had always stopped at a reasonable point, and he was indeed very handsome. If Ning Qiu were to say something harsh, Ji Heng would probably be quite hurt. 

However, dragging it out wasn’t a solution, and he didn’t want to be seen as a backup option.

"It's just that this situation is a bit sudden. Let me think about it," Ning Qiu said, feeling he couldn’t give a direct answer and needed to consider it more.

"Then I'll wait for you," Ji Heng said. "I’m only expecting good news."

Ning Qiu turned his head and said, "How can you be so domineering? What if it’s bad news?"

"I’ll ignore it," Ji Heng replied. "Unless you find a girlfriend."

Ning Qiu: "…"

To pursue someone, one must have thick skin; otherwise, the partner might run off with someone else.

Ji Heng thanked Lin Su for his help regarding Ning Qiu and then asked, "Do you know who Qiu  Ning is?"

"Who is it?" Lin Su asked, with Ye Huaitang also showing a look of curiosity.

Ji Heng, noticing that they truly didn’t know, felt a bit smug, as if he alone held a secret: "It’s Ning Qiu. That guy hid it pretty well and even pretended to be an old aunt with me…"

Lin Su and Ye Huaitang showed surprised expressions as they listened to Ji Heng talk about his understanding of Ning Qiu.

Ning Qiu, sitting not far away, covered his face, feeling it was somewhat pitiful. Lin Su was quite sharp; the reason he deleted Ji Heng but not Lin Su was because he was afraid Lin Su might figure out that he knew everything. 

That couple was clearly on the same side, and Ji Heng was the only true fool among the four.

Being with such a naive person—wouldn’t it lead him astray?

The path of love is naturally filled with twists and turns. Ning Qiu ended up with Ji Heng, and according to Ji Heng, he unconsciously bent a handsome guy, picked up a boyfriend, and since it wasn’t destined that they couldn’t be together, he didn’t want to miss out.

Ning Qiu’s smooth admission made everything easier, and he patiently began to teach his boyfriend. 

Since the day they got together, Ji Heng’s life had been full of rigorous study: memorizing vocabulary, reciting texts, doing countless exercises, and constantly changing the types of questions. When his energy was depleted, he had the intention to do something else but was too exhausted.

Of course, the results of being tutored by a top student were significant. Ji Heng’s grades showed remarkable improvement each time.

 His father and mother, who were far away, were so pleased that they donated a building to the school. It was then that Ning Qiu realized how wealthy his boyfriend really was.

It really wasn’t apparent from his usual demeanor.

Lin Su’s grades had been consistently stable, so stable that all the classmates gradually forgot his previous image. The legend of the campus heartthrob unknowingly grew by one more.

The college entrance examination takes place before the hottest part of the year, and while this is irrelevant to most second-year students, many at No. 1 High School choose to take the exam early each year to save that year. Lin Su and Ye Huaitang were no exception.

Although Ji Heng's grades were good, he hadn't qualified for the exam due to his previous poor performance. 

Ning Qiu had the qualification but didn’t take the exam. Despite Ji Heng’s persuasion, it was futile; persuading him felt exhausting. You can't just keep pushing without losing momentum.

"He's probably afraid that if he scores too high, Ji Heng won't be able to continue to accompany him through the third year, right?" Ye Huaitang could understand that feeling.

"That’s why I said your decision to forgo the recommendation was very foolish," Lin Su said.

"I'm not doing it for you; I want to become the top scorer in the college entrance exam and win the prize to outshine you," Ye Huaitang said with a smile.

"Alright, let’s see who outshines whom then," Lin Su said, patting his head.

The college entrance exam posed no difficulty for Lin Su; the questions were routine for him and not much different from what he was used to.

The exam was over in two days. The third-year students were completely liberated, while the second-year students had to continue their classes until summer vacation arrived.

The day of the results was the most exciting moment for everyone. The system for checking scores was predictably jammed and barely functional. Only a few lucky ones managed to get through. Some were overjoyed, while others were dismayed.

Lin Su had originally planned to check the results after waking up. However, with Ye Huaitang, who was too excited to sleep and wanted to see who outshone whom, Lin Su had no choice but to stay up with him, refreshing the painfully slow page to check the scores.

【System 06, please temporarily upgrade the server's functionality.】 Lin Su glanced at Ye Huaitang, who was rarely nervous and anxious.

【Received.】 System 06, rarely assigned a task, found upgrading the server a breeze.

The previously sluggish page refreshed almost instantly. Of course, the examinees checking their scores didn’t know this and felt incredibly fortunate to get through.

Ye Huaitang stared at the score on the screen and let out a sigh: “740 points. How many did you get?”

With 750 being the full score, 740 meant that except for the Chinese exam, almost all other subjects were nearly perfect.

Even though No. 1 High School’s teaching quality was excellent, students' college entrance exam scores generally exceed their usual performance by about 30 points. Scoring 740 on the actual exam was rare even among past top scorers, although there might be some among those who were recommended, but they had already been filtered out.

“It seems like if you outshine me, you'll be on top,” Lin Su said nonchalantly, watching him.

With Ye Huaitang's score confirmed, he relaxed and started to act a bit cheeky, as if he was now feeling secure: “We agreed that whoever outshines the other gets to be on top. You have to admit defeat…”

His head leaned towards Lin Su’s screen, and his words trailed off. His gaze turned stiffly to Lin Su, and he asked, “Are you even human?”

The scores on the page showed full marks in every subject, with not a single point deducted in Chinese either, resulting in a perfect total score of 750.

Achieving full marks in just the Chinese subject could qualify someone for preferential admission to Q University, as the society needs not only well-rounded talents but also those with specialized skills.

Ye Huaitang had memorized countless classical poems and read numerous famous quotes, but he couldn’t write an essay that would be rated perfect in the college entrance examination. 

Yet, Lin Su had done just that.

“Fair is fair,” Lin Su said with a slight smile, holding onto Ye Huaitang’s arm, “You wouldn’t cheat now, would you?”

Ye Huaitang could only grit his teeth and lower his head: “…Of course not.”

This must feel like lifting a stone only to drop it on your own foot.

“Good boy.” Lin Su gave him a kiss on the cheek.

The perfect score in the college entrance exam caused a stir in society. Lin Su’s perfect essay was posted after permission, and various interviews poured in, but all were declined.

However, reporters still wanted to dig into his past. Good pasts often seem more real when told by others rather than by the person themselves.

“He used to be quite poor academically, but after putting in effort, his performance improved significantly. At first, we even suspected he was cheating. The college entrance exam proved that geniuses do exist.”

“He used to be quite an eccentric, but he’s become really handsome now. Perhaps his phase of being a bit of a show-off ended early.”

“At that time, it was our class monitor who taught him…”

The various evaluations were all extreme praise. Reporters tried to find one or two old photos of Lin Su but found nothing despite scouring the internet. Only the current photos, such as the high school graduation photo, remained. 

Among a crowd of people, the youth with black hair and a faint smile couldn’t hide his charm.

Hashtags like #HighSchoolGod# #Genius# #PerfectScoreScholar# surged to the top of trending searches. Some were in awe, while many were enamored, endlessly scrolling and admiring.

Lin Su's fame temporarily overshadowed all other top scorers from other provinces.

People who closely followed the news naturally kept up with social developments. When Lin Su Father’s heard about the situation from others, he almost thought it was someone with the same name. 

However, seeing the photo made the truth unmistakable. 

The young man in the photo had returned to his black hair and bore a striking resemblance to him, making Lin Su Father’s momentarily dazed. It felt as though he hadn't seen his son for a long time, and in places he wasn’t aware of, his son had become exceptionally outstanding.

“Mr. Lin’s son is so exceptional. Can you let my son learn from him? I don’t expect him to get into a prestigious university, just getting into any college would be good,” a business partner joked.

“If there’s a chance, let them hang out together. They’ll get along better after spending some time together,” Lin Su Father’s replied.

With the scores out, getting the admission letter wasn’t far off. Lin Su had already planned a trip and, before Lin Su Father’s could find him, had flown abroad with Ye Huaitang for a vacation.

Design, like painting and photography, requires a broad range of experiences to inspire the most harmonious integration of landscapes and nature.

Unable to find him, Lin Su Father’s could only call Lin Su’s so-called assistant: “Where has Mr. Lin gone?”

"I'm sorry, it's not convenient for me to disclose Mr. Lin's schedule. If you have anything to ask, you can make an appointment in advance." The assistant said politely.

"Give me his cell phone number." Father Lin couldn't get through to Lin Su's phone and could only infer that he had changed his cell phone number.

"Mr. Lin's personal number has never been changed. If you can't get through, it may be blocked." The assistant said politely, "Excuse me, is there anything else I can do for you?"

Blacklist...

Father Lin said coldly, "No more."

He had previously thought that he was just being sulky and throwing a tantrum, and that he would get over it after a while, but he didn't expect that he was really tough, so there was no need to contact him anymore.

When Lin Su returned, he was informed about his Father’s attempts to reach him. He chuckled, telling the assistant to handle any further contact with the same indifferent attitude as before and not to rush to report back.

The assistant, understanding Lin Su’s stance, found it puzzling that a successful businessman like Lin Su Father’s would act so irrationally. Given Lin Su’s talent and capabilities, it seemed illogical to let such family discord jeopardize potential future gains.

With Lin Su Father’s absence and the hot news about Lin Su cooling off due to rising celebrity buzz, Lin Su and Ye Huaitang enjoyed their new life. 

They moved into a cozy new home near Q University, where they could openly express their affection without the constraints of high school or the public eye.

Fortunately, most of the students at this prestigious university are focused on their studies, with their obsession with learning deeper than their admiration for handsome guys. Lin Su and Ye Huaitang, on the other hand, live quite comfortably.

They don't make a deliberate effort to hide their relationship. Some people are aware of it, and although there are those who disapprove, Lin Su has always kept his distance from such people, leaving the majority supportive of them.

The days without constraints are truly wonderful. They can freely absorb the knowledge they want, be intimate and kiss in secluded places, hold hands while shopping at the supermarket, enjoy delicious dishes, exchange surprises during festivals, and experience countless moments of sweetness on ordinary days.

Ye Huaitang feels he could live like this for several lifetimes without ever getting tired of it.

"My stomach seems a bit rounder lately," Ye Huaitang said, holding Lin Su's hand with one hand and rubbing his stomach with the other. "We should eat lighter at night."

"How about joining me for a morning run every day?" Lin Su reached out and touched his stomach. It was indeed softer than before, though he wouldn't say it was noticeably rounder; it just felt better to the touch.

"Don't touch it, it's really ticklish," Ye Huaitang said, instinctively pulling in his stomach.

He didn't react much when he touched it himself, but Lin Su's touch made him want to curl up.

"Will you go or not?" Lin Su asked.

Ye Huaitang knew Lin Su had a habit of morning runs, and it seemed that because of this habit, Lin Su had grown noticeably stronger. However, getting up at six every morning was a real test of willpower, especially since he occasionally got a little extra exercise at night, making him sleep even more soundly.

"I can’t get up…" Ye Huaitang admitted.

"If you don't exercise properly, in the future, it'll be just me eating meat and you eating vegetables," Lin Su said with a smile. "After making so many delicious dishes that you can't eat, you'll only be left with cucumbers to munch on."

It sounded too cruel. Ye Huaitang never considered himself a foodie before, but now his taste buds had been spoiled by Lin Su. Not only did he crave good food, but he had also become increasingly picky, unable to eat anything that wasn't prepared by Lin Su. "Can we switch the morning run to a night run?"

"After the night run, we can go for a barbecue," Lin Su teased.

"Not a chance. The food outside can't compare to what you make," Ye Huaitang said. "What do you think?"

"Let's get a treadmill for the house so you can run anytime you want," Lin Su said with a smile, pulling his hand. "Let's go."

Ye Huaitang smiled lightly. When they were holding hands and looking forward, they both stopped in their tracks. He saw a woman standing a few meters away with a shocked expression and shouted, "Mom."

"What on earth is going on?!" Ye's mother seemed to be struggling to maintain her composure, but her voice was still trembling.

She had never encountered a same-sex couple before, but she knew that two normal guys wouldn't be so intimate.

Her son is gay?! Impossible, it can't be him.

"Is it you who corrupted him? I knew something was up when you offered me a billion yuan to stop disturbing him. So, your intentions were here all along," Ye's mother said, somewhat hysterical, with a look of severe suspicion toward Lin Su.

【Actually, what she said isn't entirely wrong.】System 06 said.

The host had previously been quite blatant about wanting to take someone else's son.

Ye Huaitang wanted to speak, but Lin Su abruptly pulled his hand and said, "You're right about one thing. If you don't want him, then I will take him."

"When did I say I didn't want him?" Ye's mother asked.

Lin Su looked at her calmly and said, "Huaitang probably hasn't told you what happened the night he left home. Let me tell you. It was raining heavily that night. He stayed alone in the rain for over an hour, drenched and cold. If I hadn't found him, he might have spent the whole night in the rain. If we hadn't rushed him to the hospital, he could have developed pneumonia. And where were you at that time? Sitting in the villa, thinking about how to force him to come back, right?"

Ye's mother’s face turned a bit pale, whether from heavy makeup or from Lin Su’s words. "At that time... I didn’t know."

Her lips trembled, but she couldn’t bring herself to apologize. At that moment, she had only been thinking about how to make him come back.

Ye Huaitang tightened his grip on Lin Su's hand. He had just escaped from home, only remembering the warmth and refuge this person provided. It wasn’t that he didn’t feel pain; it was just that Lin Su's love completely covered and constantly repaired those painful memories.

"Since no one wanted him and I found him, he’s mine now," Lin Su said to Ye's mother. "You are Huaitang’s mother. I don’t want to have a direct conflict with you. We won’t part ways once we’re together. If you think the Ye family has no future, feel free to have another child. At over forty, having another child will just make you older. We're leaving."

Lin Su pulled Ye Huaitang away, and as they brushed past each other, Ye's mother said, "I’m very sorry, but even if I agree, his father won’t. He’s even more authoritarian and domineering than I am. You might not be able to stand up to him."

“Please tell Chairman Ye that no matter what tricks he plays, I will handle it,” Lin Su said without turning back, directly pulling Ye Huaitang away.

Once they were home, the familiar surroundings made Ye Huaitang sigh with relief. Before Lin Su could even put down his things, he had already embraced him. “Hold me for a while.”

“Sure,” Lin Su said, wrapping his arm around Ye Huaitang’s waist. “Actually, I was too harsh.”

“At that time, I was hoping they would come to find me, but unfortunately, they didn’t,” Ye Huaitang said softly. “But it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. If it hadn’t been for that day, I wouldn’t love you as I do now.”

“It’s not a blessing in disguise; your love for me is a natural outcome,” Lin Su whispered in his ear with a smile. “Fortune and misfortune are not dependent on each other. Otherwise, why are some people born into a nest of wealth? As parents, they truly are irresponsible.”

“Actually, I was very sad at first, but once you came to find me, I wasn’t sad anymore,” Ye Huaitang said, feeling a bit chilly just thinking about it. “I want to ask, you said five million before; why has it become one billion now?”

【Lies always have their day of exposure.】System 06 turned into a philosopher.

Before Lin Su could respond, Ye Huaitang looked up at him and said, “Think it over before you speak. Why did you lie to me?”

“It’s mainly because having a high school student with assets of over a billion is a bit exaggerated. I was afraid it would scare you,” Lin Su confessed.

“Then can I ask what your current assets are?” Ye Huaitang was indeed shocked; even though he had invested a lot, his assets were only a few million, partly due to his heavy academic workload.

“I haven’t calculated it. I’ll have my assistant prepare an asset list for you,” Lin Su said.

Ye Huaitang: “……”

How much has this guy actually earned?

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