FIMA Ch144: Milk Tea
Seeing his big reaction, Gu Siyuan raised an eyebrow, displeased, “You don’t want to write? You want to slack off?”
Slack off?
You have the nerve to say that.
Xie Fengqing gritted his teeth, of course he doesn’t want to write, he just wants to run away now.
“Aren’t you going too far…” Xie Fengqing was about to scold loudly, but when he looked up and met Gu Siyuan’s stern, cold face, he unconsciously chickened out, his voice softened, “Isn’t this a bit improper, we’re young, good youth, we can’t just indulge ourselves like this, lust is emptiness, emptiness is lust…”
Gu Siyuan lightly lifted his eyelids, glanced at him, and took a step towards him.
“…” Xie Fengqing.
Was he going to use force?
Xie Fengqing’s heart was completely panicked, his body trembled, and he involuntarily retreated.
Gu Siyuan’s expression remained unchanged, as if teasing a bird, he continued to approach step by step.
Xie Fengqing was forced to retreat step by step.
Until Gu Siyuan completely cornered him against the wall, leaving no way out.
“Ah, stop, stop,” Xie Fengqing cried out softly, his back pressed against the cold wall. He reached out to press against the chest of the person in front of him, preventing him from getting too close.
Gu Siyuan sneered lightly.
In the next moment, his large hand directly pinched Xie Fengqing’s chin, forcing him to lift his head. His voice was icy, “Tell me, what exactly is going on in that lightweight brain of yours?”
Xie Fengqing’s cheeks were deformed in Gu Siyuan’s hand, and he mumbled with a pouting voice, “What do you mean, what am I thinking? You can do it, so why can’t I think about it?”
Gu Siyuan: “What did I do?”
Xie Fengqing glared at him, “You tricked me into your house, and you…”
Where should he start?
Gu Siyuan slightly increased the strength in his hand, pulling Xie Fengqing closer, and deliberately lowered his voice, “Hmm, how did I trick you? Wasn’t it you who came here willingly?”
“…” Xie Fengqing.
Alright, it was indeed him who followed voluntarily.
But, can you blame him?
Gu Siyuan was dressed so charmingly today and acted so suspiciously. As a good young man of the new century, isn’t it normal for him to care about his classmates?
Gu Siyuan sneered, “Xie Fengqing, do you realize it’s your fault?”
Xie Fengqing stubbornly raised his neck, “No, it’s still your fault.”
Gu Siyuan slightly increased the pressure on his cheeks and said coldly, “I helped you revise your thesis, explained it to you, provided you with a computer, and a place. Now it’s my fault?”
“Of course it’s your…” Xie Fengqing, under the roof, still didn’t bow his head, speaking aggressively.
Just…
Halfway through his fierce speech, he suddenly looked up and frowned, “You helped me revise my thesis?”
Gu Siyuan sneered, “This happened five minutes ago, and you already forgot?”
“Uh…”
Xie Fengqing’s eyes rolled, suddenly realizing he might have misunderstood something.
He sneaked a glance at Gu Siyuan, “You mean… you want me to redo the revised thesis from earlier?”
Gu Siyuan naturally replied, “Otherwise, with your level of expertise, could you start a new topic on the spot?”
“…” Xie Fengqing.
Though the fact is true, he could have said it more gently.
Sigh…
Gu Siyuan lightly patted his cheek, “Stand here and cool off for a while, then go write your thesis.”
After speaking, he released his chin and walked towards the open bedroom.
Xie Fengqing rubbed his chin, glancing around with the corner of his eye, realizing he had been cornered near the bedroom door.
Thinking of something, he immediately stretched his neck, sneakily peeking into the bedroom.
Then, his face turned red.
Gu Siyuan stood by the bed with his back to the door, unbuttoning his shirt slowly with one hand, then casually tossed it onto the bed. As his arms moved, the smooth, powerful muscle lines of his back and waist were visible.
Xie Fengqing gulped.
So nice, how did he train those muscles?
In the next moment, Gu Siyuan turned and met his gaze, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, “Didn’t you say lust is emptiness? What are you doing now?”
Xie Fengqing immediately stood straight like an elementary school student, hands at his sides, “Reporting to Professor Gu, I wasn’t doing anything. I absolutely wasn’t peeking at you changing clothes.”
Gu Siyuan sneered, half-naked, opened the wardrobe, and looked for casual clothes.
Xie Fengqing made a face at his back, then even more boldly stared at that beautiful wide back and strong waist for a while before reluctantly shifting his gaze to the rest of the bedroom.
The bedroom wasn’t large, only about ten square meters. Besides the bed and wardrobe, there was a desk and nothing else, clean and simple.
“…”
Xie Fengqing was full of surprise.
There was no one hiding in here?
Could it be that Gu Siyuan didn’t have a hidden lover?
Nor did he want a threesome?
Nor did he want to record a video?
Was he really just going to help him with his thesis?
Did he just look like a fool just now?
No, not just look like one, he was a fool…
Xie Fengqing’s face changed repeatedly, more colorful than the weather in June, his worldview overturned.
Gu Siyuan put on his casual clothes, turned around, and saw the guy at the door looking like a fool.
He raised an eyebrow.
Xie Fengqing met his gaze and awkwardly smiled, “Professor Gu, you finished dressing…”
Gu Siyuan smirked, “Are you disappointed? Haven’t seen enough?”
If it were any other time, Xie Fengqing would have raised his neck and cheekily replied: Yes, so what?
However, because of his wild thoughts earlier, he was now in the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Gu Siyuan: “Are you very interested in my bedroom?”
“No, no,” Xie Fengqing quickly shook his head, then asked, “Professor Gu, do you live here alone?”
Gu Siyuan glanced at him, “Who else would be here? What are you thinking?”
Of course, Xie Fengqing didn’t dare say, so he continued asking, “Then last New Year’s Day, you also came here. When did you rent this place? Have you moved out of the dormitory?”
“Yes.” Gu Siyuan nodded, “Xie Fengqing, you’re very nosy.”
“…” Xie Fengqing.
Alright.
Gu Siyuan strode out of the bedroom, and as he passed by the person at the door, he turned his head and coldly said, “Come.”
“Oh.” Xie Fengqing immediately followed along obediently.
Tsk…
Once he sat down on the sofa, he couldn’t help but pout again. Why was he acting like Gu Siyuan’s little puppy?
Gu Siyuan pointed to the laptop on the coffee table, “Sit here and finish your thesis. You can leave after I check it. Understand?”
“Understood,” Xie Fengqing nodded, feeling dejected.
Gu Siyuan turned and sat at the long table against the wall. It was equipped with a desktop computer, which he had specially set up after moving in. It was better for writing software and coding.
He had spent the entire winter break preparing for his startup. The business registration and office location were already taken care of.
This morning, he had the final negotiation with the investors. Once the funds were in place, they could start official promotion and operations.
Right now, he was doing the final approval checks.
Whether it’s work or study, once you get immersed in it, time flies.
However, it wasn’t easy for Xie Fengqing.
After running to the bathroom twice, he stopped typing again and rubbed his wrist.
Writing a thesis is so painful…
Just then, he saw Gu Siyuan stand up from his chair and walk to the kitchen.
The kitchen had sliding glass doors, so from the living room, one could clearly see what was going on inside.
Gu Siyuan went to the cabinet, took out an exquisite tin can, which contained Keemun black tea given by a partner. He liked it very much, especially for making milk tea.
It was both refreshing and energizing.
Xie Fengqing craned his neck, watching him take out the black tea and then the milk from the fridge. He immediately jumped up from the sofa and bounced into the kitchen, “Gu Siyuan, are you making milk tea? Do you need my help? I’m really good at making milk tea…”
Gu Siyuan glanced at him, “Have you finished your thesis?”
“…” Xie Fengqing paused, feeling guilty, “Almost.”
The smile that had just appeared slowly disappeared.
Gu Siyuan lowered his head, continuing with his actions, as if he didn’t see him.
Feeling hopeless, Xie Fengqing leaned against the kitchen door, watching for a while before slowly dragging himself back to the sofa.
He sat cross-legged on the sofa, glaring hatefully at the tall figure in the kitchen.
Not working, just making milk tea, yet being so cruel to him?
Gu Siyuan watched as the black tea in the milk pot began to emit its aroma and immediately poured a large box of milk into it. Next, he just had to wait for the milk to boil.
As he turned around, he met Xie Fengqing’s gaze and narrowed his eyes.
Xie Fengqing shrank back but couldn’t help but raise his neck and say, “Gu Siyuan, have you ever been in the kitchen? Can the milk tea you’re making even be drunk? I see that black tea is good stuff, don’t waste it.”
Gu Siyuan sneered, “It’s mine to waste. What does it have to do with you? Your thesis is your business.”
“…”
Xie Fengqing had nothing to say.
Thesis, thesis, all he cares about is the thesis…
He’s such a beautiful, lively person here, does Gu Siyuan have no appreciation for beauty, or is he just not interested?
The milk tea in the pot started to bubble.
Gu Siyuan asked, “Do you want some?”
“No,” Xie Fengqing said firmly.
Hmph, trying to bribe him now is too late.
“Okay, I understand,” Gu Siyuan replied coldly.
“…” Xie Fengqing.
Understood?
That’s it?
No more persuasion? Is this how you treat a guest?
Gu Siyuan turned off the gas, poured the milk tea into a ceramic cup, and cleaned the milk pot under the faucet.
Seeing him clean the stove and walk out, Xie Fengqing immediately sat up straight, shifting his attention to the computer, maintaining a calm demeanor.
It’s just milk tea, right?
Usually, he wouldn’t even want to drink it if others offered.
He stared at the computer screen.
But he couldn’t help but hear Gu Siyuan’s approaching footsteps, getting closer and closer, until there was a light tap on the coffee table.
He looked up suddenly, seeing the steaming cup of milk tea beside his hand, then looked up at the man standing next to him, “You…”
Gu Siyuan looked down at him coldly, “Be careful, it’s hot. Finish your thesis by seven.”
After speaking, he took his own cup and walked back to the long table.
“Okay.”
Xie Fengqing’s lips curled up, and he raised his voice to respond to Gu Siyuan’s back.
He held the milk tea in his hands and brought it up to his nose to smell.
It smelled wonderful, almost as good as his own.
Heh heh…
Gu Siyuan, catching a glimpse of his actions, raised an eyebrow.
These young people are so dishonest nowadays.
Two hours later.
The sky gradually darkened, and the city’s evening lights began to shine.
Gu Siyuan looked at Xie Fengqing’s revised thesis and nodded, “It’s acceptable for now.”
Xie Fengqing immediately laughed proudly, “Of course, who do you think I am?”
Gu Siyuan looked at him.
Xie Fengqing awkwardly added, “And thanks to Professor Gu and that cup of milk tea.”
Gu Siyuan ignored him and just said, “Alright, pack your bag and get ready to go home.”
“Go home?” Xie Fengqing was slightly stunned.
Gu Siyuan pointed outside, “It’s seven o’clock. I’ll take you downstairs.”
“Oh,” Xie Fengqing realized.
This afternoon had passed so quickly…
Suddenly, he glanced at the two computers and blinked, “Gu Siyuan, to thank you for your guidance and the milk tea, how about I take you on a dungeon run?”
Saying that, he was about to rush to the computer.
Gu Siyuan reached out and grabbed his collar.
“It’s too late. You should go home, and my account isn’t convenient to log in. My inbox is full of insults.”
Xie Fengqing struggled in his grip, “But… those things are in the past. I can help you explain in the game, say it was a misunderstanding, and you’re not a scumbag anymore. How about that?”
Gu Siyuan’s expression was cold, “Then go home first, log onto your own computer, and explain.”
“…” Xie Fengqing.
Gu Siyuan is really hopeless.
The two walked side by side down to the apartment building. The night sky was like a deep blue curtain adorned with twinkling stars, and the streetlights around the community had all come on.
The purple magnolias downstairs were radiant in the night.
Accompanied by a gentle breeze, they walked out of the community along the path they had come.
Xie Fengqing looked at the handsome profile of the person beside him, and suddenly remembered something he had read somewhere. The most romantic thing in the world is not kissing or making love, but taking a walk.
Gu Siyuan naturally felt his gaze, “What do you want to say?”
Xie Fengqing licked his lips, feeling a bit parched, “Nothing.”
Gu Siyuan didn’t press further, continuing to walk him out, waiting until a taxi approached and noting down the license plate number.
Xie Fengqing was a bit reluctant, “See you tomorrow.”
Gu Siyuan nodded, “I’ll send you a few books and some online courses later. After reading them, write another thesis.”
By focusing on his studies, he wouldn’t have time to get involved with the main character and thus wouldn’t fall into a toxic relationship.
“…” Xie Fengqing.
At such a dark, windy night, and sentimental farewell moment, do you really have to keep bringing up the thesis?
Gu Siyuan, “Get in the car.”
“Okay…” Xie Fengqing replied, dragging his legs into the taxi.
Gu Siyuan, this hopeless guy.
…
In the following days, Xie Fengqing was forced to immerse himself in studying.
However, he hadn’t been to Gu Siyuan’s place again, and even the chances of seeing him had decreased because Gu Siyuan had been very busy lately, so busy that he had even missed several classes.
Their department’s leave slips were notoriously hard to get, and he didn’t know how Gu Siyuan managed it.
Xie Fengqing lay on the table, thinking: If he had known that the last farewell would result in this, he should have just stayed at Gu Siyuan’s place for the night…
That night, after he got home, he explained everything to Gu Siyuan in the game as agreed, saying that the “scumbag” thing was somewhat misunderstood.
He originally thought that from then on, they could continue as before, and he would keep leading Gu Siyuan through the game dungeons.
Who knew he wouldn’t even see a shadow of him?
Qiu Yu glanced at his friend, “Hehe, are you missing Big Handsome Gu? Haven’t seen him in days, right?”
After this semester, Qiu Yu had changed Gu Siyuan’s nickname from “scumbag” to “handsome guy.” The world of people who are into looks is so unreasonable.
Xie Fengqing’s expression turned slightly arrogant, “What nonsense, am I the type to eat back on old grass?”
Qiu Yu propped his chin on his hand, tilting his head, “Then why do you listen to him so much? When he tells you to read, you read. When he tells you to write a thesis, you write a thesis.”
“Uh…” Xie Fengqing paused and coughed lightly, “It’s an opportunity for self-improvement, it’s a good thing, and it’s something I should be doing anyway, it has nothing to do with him.”
Qiu Yu snorted, “Oh, then why didn’t you dare before? If you had been this diligent earlier, would your stepmother’s son still have a chance to squeeze you out in front of your dad?”
Xie Fengqing was at a loss for words and glared at him, “That’s because I didn’t want to. Ugh, alright, alright, why do you care so much?”
“I couldn’t care less about you,” Qiu Yu pouted and then said, “Forget it, let’s discuss tonight’s event.”
Xie Fengqing frowned, “What’s there to discuss? It’s boring stuff.”
Qiu Yu laughed, “The internet celebrity gathering in N City is indeed boring, but since your family is one of the hosts, and you have high popularity in online game streaming, your dad ordered you to go. Your annoying stepbrother will definitely be there too, so hold your temper and don’t cause a scene.”
Xie Fengqing shook his head and assured, “I won’t.”
As long as that idiot doesn’t provoke him, he definitely wouldn’t start anything. Just looking at him feels like an eyesore.
8 PM.
In front of a certain commercial building in N City, there were reporters everywhere, the sound of shutters and flashes constantly going off.
Meanwhile, on one of the upper floors in a high-end restaurant.
Gu Siyuan had just finished dinner with a few partners and had wrapped up some business at the table. He stepped out of the private room.
President Qi, who was with him, looked at Gu Siyuan with delight, “Ah, truly accomplished at such a young age. If my son had even half of your talent, I could close my eyes peacefully.”
“Ha, who wouldn’t want that? Siyuan’s abilities and character are impeccable. We weren’t half as steady when we were young,” President Zhao also praised generously.
The elevator opened.
The group chatted as they walked out, only to be surprised by the bustling scene on the ground floor.
President Zhao asked, “What’s going on here?”
The secretary next to him immediately said, “It seems the banquet hall has been booked for some kind of internet celebrity event.”
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded and continued to walk out without saying much.
With the rapid rise of short videos, the internet celebrity economy had become very lucrative. Although still relatively small compared to their large capital, in terms of cash flow, it could surpass most listed companies.
Moreover, even their companies had collaborated with many top internet celebrities.
However, as they walked out of the building.
Suddenly, there was a commotion from the direction of the banquet hall.
“Xie Fengqing, are you crazy… Do you want to ruin this event?” a male voice shouted angrily.
“Get lost!” a clear male voice responded.
Just as Gu Siyuan stepped out the door, he paused slightly.
The people with him asked, “What’s wrong?”
Gu Siyuan’s expression remained unchanged, “It sounds like someone I know. I’ll escort you to your cars and then go take a look.”
The business tycoons were all very amiable, “There’s no need to escort us. We’ll leave now, you should go ahead!”
“Exactly, if there’s anything inconvenient, just give us a call. After all, we’ll have pleasant collaborations in the future!”
Gu Siyuan also smiled, “Naturally.”
In the banquet hall.
“Get lost.”
Xie Fengqing coldly pushed aside Liao Haoran, who was blocking his way, facing the fat man he had just punched. “Dare to lay a hand on me? You’ve got a death wish.”
The fat man was furious as well, “You think you’re so precious, just a cheap internet celebrity, putting on airs in front of me. I’ll make sure you regret it today!”
Saying this, he reached out to hit Xie Fengqing.
Suddenly, in the next moment.
“Ah…” A piercing scream echoed through the banquet hall.
The fat man’s hand, reaching towards Xie Fengqing, was grabbed from behind and thrown forcefully, his entire body crashing onto a nearby table like a ball.
Countless items shattered with a crash.
In an instant, everyone’s eyes in the banquet hall were drawn to the scene.
Then, slowly, they shifted their gaze to the cold and tall young man who had appeared out of nowhere.