I Fell In Love With My Friend's Younger Brother Who Has A Low Sense Of Presence. - Chapter 23:
Chapter 23: Brother Yanzhou, You’re Disturbing Me While I’m Drawing
Dinner was almost over when Zhang Xushu put his arm around Chen Xi’s shoulders and asked cheerfully, “Are we going to the bar for a drink next?”
Nan Yanzhou’s collaboration tomorrow was important, and he didn’t want to lose out by refusing. “I’m not going. I have work tomorrow.”
Mo Yueqin smiled as she saw the message from her boyfriend on her phone. “I’m not going to the bar either. My boyfriend’s here to pick me up.”
Xu Kui looked at her enviously. “Huh? It’s different when you have a boyfriend. Someone’s here to pick you up wherever you go. Unlike me, who’s all alone?”
“There are plenty of men chasing you. It’s just that your standards are too high. Who can you blame for not finding someone you like?” Mo Yueqin said with a smile, then picked up her She took her small bag and went to find her boyfriend. “I’m leaving. See you next time.”
After Mo Yueqin left, Xu Kui sighed, “I didn’t expect Yueqin to be the first to find her single status. I thought it was Brother Nan.”
Nan Yanzhou casually asked, “Why do you think so?”
Xu Kui: “Oh, you’re the most fun-loving of us, frequenting bars and high-end places, and you’re so handsome. Finding your single status shouldn’t be easy? It’s like a piece of cake.”
Nan Yanzhou felt reluctant when she said that. “Why does it sound like I’m a scumbag when you say that? I haven’t even been in a relationship yet, so don’t slander me.”
Chen Xi and Zhang Xushu chuckled. Doesn’t this mean he has the potential to be a scumbag?
Su Shixiao couldn’t help but stare at him a few more times. His handsome and aggressive face, coupled with his playful nature, made him a perfect candidate for the role of a scumbag.
Xu Kui said matter-of-factly, “No, I was just praising your stunning handsomeness.”
Nan Yanzhou: “…”
They chatted briefly before dispersing. Su Shixiao and Nan Yanzhou stood by the roadside, waiting for a bus. Su Shixiao couldn’t take his eyes off the man standing under a tree, looking down at his phone. “Mr. Nan, what time do we need to get up tomorrow?”
Nan Yanzhou looked up from his phone. “You can get up whenever you want tomorrow. There are several tourist attractions nearby. If you want to visit, go.”
Su Shixiao’s lips curled slightly. “Okay. After you finish discussing the cooperation, can I go with you?”
Nan Yanzhou smiled slightly. He frowned. While it was true that he enjoyed having fun, he didn’t enjoy shopping or visiting tourist attractions. “I can find someone to accompany you.”
Su Shixiao smiled dejectedly. “No, if you don’t have time, forget it. I can go shopping on my own.”
Nan Yanzhou felt a little sorry for him, remembering that he had brought him here to relax. He sighed, “Okay, I’ll accompany you after we’re done discussing the cooperation, but you have to go to the bar with me tonight.”
Su Shixiao was stunned for a few seconds before reacting. “Okay.”
The taxi arrived, and they got in and quietly arrived at the hotel without saying a word.
Su Shixiao followed Nan Yanzhou out of the elevator. Because he was looking down at the road, Nan Yanzhou stopped and waited, and he didn’t even notice, so he bumped into Nan Yanzhou’s back.
Su Shixiao clutched his forehead in pain. “Sorry, I…”
Nan Yanzhou turned and lazily tilted his head to look at him, pointing to the room downstairs. “Your room is down there. Why are you following me? Huh?”
“I…” Su Shixiao had been lost in thought, and felt a little embarrassed by his words. He forced a smile. “Hahaha, I took the wrong path. I’m leaving now.”
He slipped away as soon as he finished speaking. Seeing him slip away so quickly, Nan Yanzhou’s playful desire was instantly satisfied.
Two days later, Nan Yanzhou finally concluded the cooperation plan. Afterwards, he had lunch with the other party and returned to the hotel.
Nan Yanzhou walked into Su Shixiao’s room and asked, “Have you had lunch?”
Su Shixiao: “Not yet.”
“Then I’ll order takeout for you. Afterward, we’ll go to the scenic spot you wanted to visit,” Nan Yanzhou said, pulling his phone from his pocket, opening the food delivery app, and handing it to him.
Su Shixiao instantly looked up at him and said, “You… remember?”
No one ever took his words to heart, but he actually did remember, even though he clearly didn’t like visiting scenic spots that day.
“Of course.” Nan Yanzhou gave him a strange look. “Do I have amnesia? You don’t want to go?”
Su Shixiao immediately snatched the phone from his hand and said without hesitation, “Go.”
Nan Yanzhou was touched by his adorable reaction and couldn’t help but smile. “Order whatever you want.”
“Yeah,” Su Shixiao’s voice shone with joy.
After lunch, the two took a taxi to the popular Qingxi Forest Scenic Area nearby. It was lush with greenery and boasted ancient village ruins, offering stunning scenery.
The two got off the bus at the scenic area entrance. Nan Yanzhou took out two e-tickets and had them scanned by the staff. Then he took Su Shixiao for a casual stroll. After over an hour, Nan Yanzhou asked, “Are you tired? If you are, let’s go sit for a while.”
Su Shixiao: “Okay.”
They found a deserted pavilion to rest. As soon as Su Shixiao sat down, he pulled his iPad from his backpack and began drawing at a nearby tree.
Nan Yanzhou noticed and asked, “You really like painting. Why did you open your own studio?”
“Because I’m just an intern right now.” Su Shixiao gazed at the tree for a moment while painting, his voice soft. “Maybe I’ll open a studio after I graduate, but I haven’t really thought about it. Actually, I can support myself by taking commissions at home. It’s free and easy, and that’s good too.”
Nan Yanzhou had never heard such a gentle voice before, and it actually sounded strangely pleasant. “The second young master of the Su family is so Buddhist. Does your family know?”
Su Shixiao paused, then continued painting. “They probably don’t know. Anyway, the management of the family business is handed over to my brothers and sisters. I just wait for the dividends. It’s great this way. It’s just that my brothers and sisters have worked so hard.”
Nan Yanzhou felt depressed after hearing his words. “Have you ever thought about working for your family’s company?”
Su Shixiao was silent for a minute. After a pause, he said, “Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t.”
“Su Shixiao, are you happy at home?”
Nan Yanzhou didn’t know why he asked him that.
Su Shixiao was visibly stunned, and after a few seconds, he resumed his idle drawing. “Brother Yanzhou, you’re disturbing my drawing.”
He wasn’t unhappy, he was just feeling aggrieved and jealous. He was actually very happy to be with his family, but he often felt aggrieved.
Nan Yanzhou knew he had changed the subject, so he stopped questioning him. There was something beautiful about his slender, handsome hand holding the white stylus, especially the small mole on his middle finger, which looked a bit sexy. Nan Yanzhou couldn’t help but stare at his hand for a moment, then awkwardly touched his nose and looked away when he realized what was happening.
Su Shixiao finished the line art in less than an hour, put away his iPad, and said to Nan Yanzhou with a faint smile, “Brother Yanzhou, let’s continue shopping.”
Nan Yanzhou, who was still playing a game, asked without even looking up, “Are you done?”
“Yeah.”
“Wait until I finish this game.”
“Okay.”