I finally got it: This scumbag has actually set his sights on me?
He's really playing on a large scale, getting involved with both men and women!
If I were to date you, would I have to "queue up with the number plate of love" with a bunch of men, waiting for your favor?
I was so angry that I laughed. "You want to date me? Sure, but my requirements are quite high. The first one is to be devoted. Can you do that?"
There's no such thing as just once being a scumbag. It's either zero times or countless times.
I'm sure he'll never be able to do it in his lifetime.
Then Cheng Yu said, "How do you know I can't?"
Good.
Young man.
I admire your courage.
Getting rid of all those sugar daddies and boyfriends would be a huge project.
It takes at least a few weeks to break up with one person. If there are a dozen or so...
I'll just consider it my contribution to weeding out the bad elements in the gay community. "Three months. Is that enough?"
Cheng Yu asked, "What?"
I emphasized and explained again, "I'll give you three months to prove that you can love only me. How about it? Dare to take the challenge?"
Cheng Yu probably thought it was ridiculous that I, an insignificant poor guy, was being so arrogant. He nodded with interest. "Is three months a family - heirloom deadline in your family?"
I guessed he was referring to the deal I made with Li Haiwang that we could kiss only after dating for three months. "People nowadays are very impetuous. Three months is enough to wear out one's impulse. Only those who stay in the end are the ones with true love."
Cheng Yu seemed to somewhat agree with this statement. "Before that—"
I knew he wanted to talk about starting a relationship. "Before that, we'll keep the same relationship as before, just good buddies."
Cheng Yu seemed to be lost in thought. He looked at me with an unfathomable expression in his eyes, but finally said, "Okay, buddy."
-
Just like this, we had been friends for a little over a week, neither too close nor too distant.
One day, I saw that the pen I had been longing for was on sale at a pretty good price. I remembered that I had once promised Cheng Yu that I would give him a big gift when I got the copyright fees.
When I went out with Cheng Yu to walk Tangqiu (the dog), I casually asked him, "Do you usually like to use pens?"
Cheng Yu replied, "Yeah."
I said, "That's good."
Cheng Yu asked, "What's up?"
I answered, "It's nothing. I just saw an advertisement for pens and remembered that I wanted to give you a gift, so I just asked casually. I'll buy it for you when the copyright fees come in."
Cheng Yu didn't say anything and continued walking the dog.
I went to the restroom. When I came out, I found Cheng Yu standing with his back to me, on the phone.
I heard him say on the phone, "If you don't want me to withdraw my investment, quickly settle Zhou Yinyin's copyright fees."
The other person replied in a booming voice, "Yes, Mr. Cheng!"
Me: !!!!
What's going on?
What Mr. Cheng?
Wasn't he unemployed?
Withdraw investment... me... copyright fees?
So, he had invested in the film and TV company that bought my copyright?
I stood there not knowing how long I had been thinking. It was not until Tangqiu walked towards me and tugged on the rope in Cheng Yu's hand that he noticed me.
Cheng Yu: "..."
I pretended I hadn't heard his phone call. "Have you been waiting long?"
Cheng Yu said, "You were so slow."
I replied, "Well, I'm a girl."
I was screaming inside...
Was he really helping me urge the payment?
Moreover... rounding it up... was he my sugar daddy?
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A week later.
After receiving the full amount of the copyright fees, I confirmed this thought again.
I asked my website editor for help. She asked a acquaintance in the film and TV company and found out that Cheng Yu had indeed bought shares in this well - known film and TV company a few years ago.
The editor also gossiped and asked me, "Why are you inquiring about Mr. Cheng?"
I answered, "No... I just wanted to confirm if my friend really invested in this company."
The editor asked, "Your friend? Who?"
I said, "Cheng Yu."
The editor burst into laughter. "Are you kidding me? Mr. Cheng is your friend?"
I couldn't quite understand the meaning behind her laughter. "Why can't I be friends with him?"
The editor said, "Those who can be friends with Mr. Cheng are all well - known figures in the financial circle. Could it be that your real identity is a famous socialite from a wealthy family?"
I replied, "It can't be that extreme, right?"
The editor asked, "Or did you mistake someone for your friend?"
Me: "..."
I hung up the phone in a daze.
I always felt like I had stepped into thin air. Something didn't match up, and I felt so uneasy.
It made sense.
As a scumbag.
He seemed to be a bit too rich.
But he was indeed introduced to me by my elder brother.
He and my elder brother knew each other...
Just as I was in a panic, my elder brother called. "Zhou Yinyin, what's wrong with you? Your good buddy is having a birthday today. Why aren't you coming?"
I was stunned. "Is it Cheng Yu's birthday today?"
My elder brother said, "Don't you know? Hurry up and come to the private room at Tianyu Hotel. We haven't gotten together for a few months. We guys are going to celebrate his birthday together!"
I double - checked. "His name is Cheng Yu, right?"
My elder brother said, "Are you out of your mind?"
I didn't have time to argue with him. "He's handsome, rich, and gay, right?"
My elder brother said, "He'll be here soon. Hurry up. Take a taxi and come here quickly!"
I randomly grabbed an unopened bottle of perfume as a gift, rushed downstairs, and took a taxi to Tianyu Hotel.
When I got to the private room, I looked around. There were seven or eight guys in total. Besides my elder brother, I only knew one who was a good friend of his. The others were all strangers.
I said, "Brother, I'm here."
Zhou Wubo immediately stood up. Although he couldn't see, he located me by my voice and said, "Come on, everyone, come and praise my sister, Zhou Yinyin."
The guys quickly said, "Are you sure you have the same mother? Your sister is so beautiful!" "Brother - in - law! Forgive my blindness!" "Is your sister in a relationship?"
Their excessive flattery made me dizzy.
I quickly grabbed Zhou Wubo and asked him, "Where's Cheng Yu?"
Zhou Wubo called out, "Chen Yu! Your good buddy is here. You've known each other for a few months. Why aren't you two closer?"
Then, I saw a boy who was about my height, petite and as beautiful as a girl, stand up and look at me awkwardly. "What... buddy?"
I was also stunned. Looking at this extremely submissive guy, I stammered, "Are you... Cheng Yu?"
The boy replied, "It's Chen, with a 'Chen' that starts with 'Ch' and 'en'."
My elder brother said, "Ah? Isn't it the 'Cheng' with a 'grain' radical? Damn it. I've known you for so long and didn't even know your surname is 'Chen'!"
I knew without looking in the mirror that all the color had drained from my face. My hands were cold. I confirmed with Zhou Wubo again, "Is he the friend you wanted to introduce to me? Cheng Yu?"
My elder brother finally noticed something was wrong. "What? Isn't it him?"
I felt goosebumps all over my body. "So... who on earth was the man I've been getting along with for the past few months?!"
Zhou Wubo was also in a mess. He angrily scolded the little submissive guy, "Didn't I tell you that my sister would add you on WeChat and asked you to teach her how to date?!"
Chen Yu was on the verge of crying, looking so aggrieved. "Brother Bo, I'm wronged! I waited all night, but she didn't add me. Later, you didn't mention this either, so I thought you guys had dropped the idea!"
Zhou Wubo shouted, "Why didn't you tell me when you weren't added?!"
Chen Yu's boyfriend protected him and said to Zhou Wubo, "It's just that the WeChat addition didn't go through. Why are you yelling at my boyfriend?"
Seeing that this happy birthday party was about to be ruined by me, an outsider, I quickly tried to calm things down. "It's okay, it's okay! It's just a wrong addition on WeChat!"
Chen Yu looked at me with eyes like a Barbie doll, with tears on his eyelashes. He was really pitiful. "Sister, who on earth did you add?"
Zhou Wubo fiddled with his phone for a long time. His body went limp, and he almost fell off the stool. I quickly supported him so that he could sit steadily. He pointed at the two phone numbers that differed by only one digit and said weakly, "She added the legend in the investment circle, the fund god that we guys have been worshiping every day—Cheng Yu."