Brother, you smell good - 47

 

| BYSG | The One Below | 47

... This is indeed very bold.

"0 and 1?" Cheng Mofei asked with an innocent look.

Shen Yu was even more speechless.

But it couldn't be denied—this was a good opportunity for science popularization.

Shen Yu thought for a moment about how to phrase it, and quietly replied, "You can think of them as attributes and positions."

Cheng Mofei still looked confused.

There were some other students nearby, and Shen Yu was worried that if he spoke too openly, it would be overheard. 

So, he quickly switched his phone away from the browser and searched for the answer for Cheng Mofei.

To put it simply—when it comes to bed activities, the one on the bottom is 0, and the one on top is 1.

Cheng Mofei: "…"

Cheng Mofei's little heart was greatly impacted and remained unsettled for a long time.

Shen Yu casually gave a science lesson: "Generally speaking, there are fewer 1s."

Cheng Mofei almost blurted out, "Then what are you?"

Shen Yu smiled and glanced at him, not immediately answering. Instead, he switched back to the previous chat window.

Noticing that he hadn’t replied to her message for a while, Zhong Yuxuan quickly sent a few crying emoji stickers, apologizing, and wrote: 【It's okay if it's inconvenient to answer.】

Shen Yu naturally wouldn't share such personal matters with her. Seeing her polite attitude, he didn't mind her earlier intrusion too much.

Shen Yu: 【It's fine. Why are you suddenly ask about this?】

If Cheng Mofei hadn't been around, Shen Yu might have just replied with "It's fine" and not continued the conversation.

Zhong Yuxuan: 【Well, earlier today at the cafeteria, I saw you, and my gay friend happened to be with me. He suddenly told me he has a good impression of you and wants to get to know you better, but he’s worried that you might be the same number.】

Cheng Mofei: "…"

So, it turned out Zhong Yuxuan was playing matchmaker and trying to introduce someone to Shen Yu.

Cheng Mofei immediately spoke up: "That's so rude of them! If they’re worried about that, they should just tell you their number themselves. Why is she asking you? Are they trying to get something for nothing? This definitely doesn't sound like a good person, we should just not get to know them."

As soon as Cheng Mofei finished speaking, Zhong Yuxuan's new message came through: 【This is actually my first time trying to set up my gay friend. I got so excited when I received his message that I just came straight to ask you, sorry, I didn't think this through.】

Zhong Yuxuan: 【He’s a 1, a senior in the architecture department, and here’s his WeChat card. If you’re interested, you can get to know him, but if you’re not, it’s okay.】

She then sent him the WeChat card of the person she was recommending.

Cheng Mofei: "…"

Cheng Mofei’s forehead vein twitched uncontrollably, and he said with annoyance: "People who try to patch things up like this afterward are usually unreliable."

After that, he carefully observed Shen Yu’s reaction.

Shen Yu still hadn’t answered his question.

Now that Cheng Mofei knew the person was a 1, he might be able to figure out the answer from Shen Yu's reaction.

Shen Yu replied in a calm and steady manner: 【Mm, sorry.】

After sending the message, he immediately exited the conversation with Zhong Yuxuan, not even glancing at the WeChat card.

Great! Shen Yu was a 1!

He had known it—his good brother was the one on top.

Being the "top" in Cheng Mofei's mind meant not being easily bullied by others, which was naturally a good thing.

Shen Yu turned his head and immediately met Cheng Mofei’s sharp yet clear gaze.

A funny guess formed in Shen Yu’s mind, and he leaned in a bit closer, speaking in a hushed tone: “You don’t actually think I’m a 1, do you?”

Cheng Mofei froze for a moment, his Adam's apple quickly moving up and down, his back stiffened, and his ears turned red.

What did Shen Yu mean by that?

Could it be... could it be that...?

Shen Yu said, "You guessed wrong."

Cheng Mofei froze for a second, then suddenly stood up, stammering, "I... I’m going to buy something, you go back first." 

With that, he turned and rushed off without looking back.

Shen Yu sat there, watching him leave, and couldn’t help but smile wryly.

As expected, because they were the same "type" in terms of positioning, straight guys are more likely to accept being friends with a 1. 

But they don't accept the 0, which is so different from themselves quite as easily.

But that’s how being gay works—there are dominant and submissive positions, and emotional and physical compatibility is really important.

If Shen Yu wanted Cheng Mofei to fully accept it, he’d have to help him understand everything completely.

He didn’t want to pursue Cheng Mofei while the latter was only half-understanding—it would introduce too many uncertainties.

He’d gradually guide Cheng Mofei to a deeper understanding.

He would give him a little more time to digest it all.

...

"Ha... ha..."

Cheng Mofei ran far, far away in one go, passing several students who were also running around campus.

One student said, "That person runs so fast. If he could help me with the campus run, that'd be amazing."

Another student replied, "For real, my legs are already giving out. If I slow down any more, I’ll be at the lowest speed."

Suddenly, Cheng Mofei came to a sharp stop, turned back, and out of breath, asked, "Need help with the campus run? Free of charge."

...

That evening, a post quietly appeared on the campus forum:

【Thanks to the Campus Running Brother, may good things follow you!】

【Here’s the story: This afternoon, a guy was running and his legs are super long, and he runs really fast. He saw me and my friend complaining about the campus run, and he offered to help us. This brother was amazing! He helped us finish the run in one go, and we were so out of breath. He wouldn’t even take the money for water, just left without a word. Truly a humble hero, so I’m posting this here to express my thanks.】

The replies to the forum post quickly flooded in, with many asking, Where can I randomly encounter the Campus Running Brother?

Cheng Mofei had no idea about all this.

Running had always been his go-to method for venting.

When he ran, he didn’t need to think about anything. All he heard was the quiet sound of the wind, which could briefly carry away everything else.

But today, that method failed.

He ran lap after lap, yet his mind was still filled with Shen Yu's two sentences.

Over and over, he couldn't shake them off.

Shen Yu was actually... the one below.

This was already a sensitive topic, and with that answer, it was even more so.

Although Cheng Mofei didn’t understand much and had no experience at all, he had watched adult films back in his curious, confused puberty years and still had some vague memories of them. 

While two men were somewhat different, after all, it was still an interaction between two people, so it couldn't be that different.

The fact that Shen Yu being the one below also meant...

Cheng Mofei couldn’t bring himself to think any further.

His ears were practically burning red, as if they were about to bleed.

But he also knew that the one below would be the one who got “bullied.”

He’d always been worried that Shen Yu would get taken advantage of by bad men in the gay community.

Now, he was even more concerned.

He would have to be extra vigilant in protecting Shen Yu.

...

When Cheng Mofei returned, Shen Yu was feeding his hamster.

The little hamster was cradled in his hands, with its small ears perked up, munching away at the snacks.

Shen Yu crouched there, watching it intently.

The dorm room was warm and cozy. They had been talking about turning on the heater for a while, and it seemed that they finally did so this afternoon or evening.

Shen Yu had also taken off his coat and was only wearing a light sweater underneath.

When he saw Cheng Mofei return, Shen Yu smiled as usual, his lips curving up. "You're back."

Cheng Mofei awkwardly mumbled an "Mm," and then quickly pulled a steaming roasted sweet potato from his pocket and handed it over.

The sweet potato was small, and even if Shen Yu had already eaten, it wouldn’t fill him up, but it could still satisfy a little craving.

It was his way of... making up for running away this afternoon.

He knew Shen Yu would definitely understand, but he still felt a little guilty.

He had promised himself that he wouldn’t mind Shen Yu’s sexual orientation, yet when he heard that Shen Yu was the bottom, he still ran away in a panic.

"Thanks, Brother Fei." Shen Yu graciously accepted the roasted sweet potato, knowing it was Cheng Mofei’s awkward way of making up for things. 

He immediately broke off a piece and took a bite. It was very sweet.

It seemed that Cheng Mofei had already mostly come to terms with it.

That was already a big step, and it was impressive.

Cheng Mofei felt he should be the one offering some rewards.

Just at that moment, the bathroom door suddenly swung open, and Sun Xinghe walked out, wearing nothing but underwear. The underwear was thin and light, and there was even a small hole in it.

Cheng Mofei instantly became alert.

How could he walk around in front of Shen Yu without any clothes on?!

Wasn’t this the same as walking out nude?!

...Even if he were straight, this wasn’t okay.

Sun Xinghe had been showering in the bathroom, and after the heater was turned on, it became so warm that even wearing sleepwear after showering felt too hot. 

The bathroom was steamy and sticky, so he just put on his underwear and walked out, thinking he’d get dressed properly afterward.

As he walked, he exclaimed, "Finally, the heater is on. I love heating."

In the next second, Cheng Mofei quickly stepped forward and pushed him back into the bathroom.

Cheng Mofei said, "Put on some clothes before coming out. You’re in a relationship already, how can you be so lacking in basic decency?"

Sun Xinghe: "???"

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