The whole audience gasped, then stood up and clapped like crazy for me and my elder brother Zhou Wubo. "Congratulations, Brother Bo! Congratulations, Sister Bo! You've successfully bridged the gap between the poor class and the upper class!"
"Are you two good friends now?"
"Can you tell us which stock to buy?"
Zhou Wubo: "Get out of the way!"
Then he quickly asked me, "After all this mix - up, he... didn't do anything to you, did he?"
Me: "No!"
On the contrary, it was me who...
I was so obsequious, flattering, spouting cheesy pick - up lines, launching flower - giving campaigns, and using all kinds of flirting tactics on him...
Heaven and earth, I'm guilty!
I actually mistook a straight man for a gay and flirted with him for so long!
How did Cheng Yu manage to hold back and not kill me?
He's not just a man, he's a saint!
I can't bear to look back, I can't bear to!
Now I'm too scared to recall anything. All I want to know is, who on earth is Cheng Yu?
Zhou Wubo knew he had made a big mistake. He raised his glass and said, "Good sister, your brother was blind and got you into this mess. I'm really sorry. I'll punish myself by drinking three glasses to atone for my sin!"
Me: "Alright, you guys drink slowly. I'll leave first."
Everyone grabbed me and started talking all at once -
"Don't go!"
"Cheng Yu is a god in our hearts!"
"You're actually friends with him?"
"Does he know you mistook him?"
"Have you come up with a solution?"
"He's no ordinary person. You can't afford to offend him easily!"
"Your elder brothers are here. We can help you come up with ideas!"
Great.
A birthday party had turned into a seminar on [How to Woo the God - like Cheng Yu].
Although all the elder brothers here were trustworthy, I didn't want others to know my private affairs with Cheng Yu.
So I kept silent throughout.
I listened to the elder brothers' introduction -
[Cheng Yu, male, 26 years old. A graduate of a top - tier university, a Doctor of Business. Single, straight, a virgin from birth. He has a sled dog named Tangqiu, which is also a virgin.]
I thought to myself: Your fans' information is inaccurate. Tangqiu is no longer a virgin.
[He worked in an investment company under his father's group a few years ago, starting from the bottom. By his own strength, he became the fund manager of the Baoou Investment Fund and achieved legendary status overnight.]
I looked at the comments on the fund discussion board that the elder brothers showed me -
"God Yu is amazing!"
"General Manager Cheng! The eternal god!"
"Brother Yu! I love you so much!"
"The market has been falling this year, but only your fund is rising. You're incredible!"
"Brother Yu is my male god! I'll definitely buy any fund managed by General Manager Cheng from now on!"
I felt like I had entered the fan - circle. Cheng Yu was comparable to a top - tier superstar. But while others spend a fortune on their idols, following him means making a fortune.
This Cheng Yu is really a young and promising business talent.
He's regarded as a male god in everyone's hearts, unreachable and lofty.
But he used to be around me every day, being ordered around by me and having his dignity trampled on!
I've really... sinned!
-
My elder brother suddenly asked, "Didn't you ever suspect he wasn't gay?"
I was stunned for a moment and tried hard to recall. "Didn't you tell me to be smart and not ask unnecessary questions? I didn't say a single word about things I shouldn't mention."
My elder brother: "That's good, that's good. As long as you didn't offend him. By the way... does anyone else know you mistook him for a gay?"
There was dead silence all around.
I looked around at his pale - faced brothers. "... What's wrong? Will we be killed if they know?"
Hiss -
Everyone gasped.
My elder brother: "It's not that serious. I'm just afraid he'll sue you for slander. He's not the scariest one. The scariest one is his father! But luckily you won't have the chance to meet him..."
Me: "..."
It's over, it's over.
Not only did I meet him.
I even talked back to the old man!
I trembled and said, "What... what's wrong? Is his father a gangster?"
No way?
He seemed quite kind - looking to me!
All the elder brothers: "Even scarier than that!!! I heard their family is a financial oligarchy that monopolizes many economic lifelines. They can do whatever they want! The ways they deal with those who stand in their way are so dark that you can't even imagine!"
Me: I'm doomed.
I should have known better than to be so arrogant in front of the old man. If he knew his son is chasing me now, will he send someone to assassinate me?
A group of grass - roots people huddled together, shivering. My elder brother even hugged my arm and comforted me, "It's okay, it's okay. If we can't afford to provoke them, we can at least avoid them."
Me: "Alright. I'll be more careful in the future."
"Don't be like this!" Chen Yu said, disappointed. "This is such a rare opportunity. He's unmarried and you're unmarried. Since you can be friends, there must be a chance!"
My elder brother spat at him. "Playing with fire? Taking risks? Our Zhou family are honest people. We never think about such unrealistic things!"
Chen Yu said, "I'm not asking sister to marry into a wealthy family! Having a carefree relationship with such an outstanding man is a precious experience in life. Sister, don't you want to try?"
Me: "Sister, I want to live a long life. Thank you for your kindness!"
Chen Yu: "Add me on WeChat. Sister will teach you how to flirt with men?"
Me: "No, no..."
Chen Yu: "No matter how powerful Cheng Yu is, he's just a man. I'm good at dealing with men. Are you sure you won't need a strategist by your side when you're in trouble in the future?"
Just like that.
I added the real Chen Yu and carefully changed the remark: [Real Gay Bestie].
-
After I got back, I lay in bed and kept recalling everything that had happened between Cheng Yu and me.
No wonder he always asked me to give him a massage at first. He thought I was a masseuse recommended by my elder brother.
Later, I kept pestering him, which could even be considered harassment. Although he was cold to me, he never said anything hurtful.
Until I flirted with him in various bold ways in the name of friendship. He actually endured it and even said he wanted to date me...
Right.
How could I forget about this?
I'm supposed to be his girlfriend in three months!
It's over, it's over.
Ding.
My phone suddenly received a message.
Real Gay Bestie: [Friendly reminder: Although you're in a mess, don't show your timidity when facing Cheng Yu. Don't let him notice anything strange.]
I replied: [Thank you, elder brother.]
Real Gay Bestie: [Don't call me elder brother, sister.]
I replied: [Okay, elder sister.]
Real Gay Bestie: [... Sister, to be honest, I noticed your expression during the day, but I didn't say anything. You and Cheng Yu, have you... slept together?]
I jumped up: [No!]
Real Gay Bestie: [Hehe, don't be so excited, sister. I just want to advise you that your relationship with Cheng Yu is complicated. It won't be easy for you to get out of it unscathed. If you want to handle the relationship between a man and a woman well, you need to figure out your purpose. Come on, tell sister, what on earth are you thinking?]
Me: [Because I mistook him for a gay, I made a lot of mistakes without even realizing it. If he knew it was all a misunderstanding from start to finish, he'd definitely kill me.]
Real Gay Bestie: [Hmmm, he confessed his love to you, right?]
Me: "..."
Damn it.
No wonder he's a dating expert.
Real Gay Bestie: [As I said before, you must treat him the same way as before. Don't let him notice anything strange for now.]
I was a bit disdainful. [Don't worry. I know him well. It won't happen.]
Before we finished chatting, my phone rang - it was Cheng Yu!
I froze instantly.
It rang for a long time before I tremblingly picked it up. It took me a long time to stutter out the first word, "Yu..." I swallowed and squeezed out another word, "Ge?"
Damn it?
Brother Yu!
I'd been brainwashed by the elder brothers all day long. My mind was full of God Yu, Brother Yu, General Manager Cheng...
I'd even forgotten his real name!
Cheng Yu laughed when he heard it. "Suddenly being so intimate. Are you drunk?"