Surprise! My online crush turned out to be... - Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Despite Shu Yang’s frank message to Francis, he himself was mortified. His problem with speaking without thinking was getting worse, and his awkward flirting was indiscriminate!

Wake up! That person on the other end is a shaggy, shaggy guy! Not some cute little girl!

But that voice is truly beautiful…

Shu Yang flipped through the voice message from the other end, listening to it again and again. It was cold and steady, with a hint of sandiness, and incredibly sexy. It wasn’t that Shu Yang was overthinking it, but with that voice, how could it possibly be a shaggy, shaggy guy?! At least it was a handsome guy like him!

He actually had a bit of invisible voice control. So he decisively gave up typing and played the voice messages to Da Ge on the other end one by one.

[Da Ge, are you really from the capital?]

[Da Ge, have you ever thought about getting a cat? One that graduated from high school? [Big Pigeon, how old are you?]

[Well, I was asking about age, don’t get the wrong idea.]

…

After a long while, Shu Yang lay on his bed, clutching his phone. Looking at the long string of messages he’d sent, he suddenly wondered…was this a bit too enthusiastic?

Thinking of this, he sent another voice message.

[I-I’m not gay, don’t misunderstand Big Pigeon!]

After sending it, the voice message that dominated the entire screen gave Shu Yang a slight headache. Why did it feel like he was being completely deceptive?

But he didn’t have time to dwell on it. The Wild Dog Club had consumed him so much today that he soon fell asleep with his phone in hand.

Originally, he and Shen Yi had been out and about together. Ever since Shen Yi found a girlfriend, they’d barely seen each other. They’d been on dates every day all summer. Forget hanging out together, he might have even forgotten his tragic brother, who’d been solo since birth.

Shu Yang, who’d almost lost contact with anyone, needed to talk to someone. The others couldn’t be found, and the existing Da Ge was a favorite of his. How could he not be enthusiastic? It wasn’t his fault.

Drowsily, Shu Yang pondered many things, but the only thing that didn’t quite click was that Da Ge was not only busy but also aloof. Perhaps his home internet connection was too slow, and it took him too long to reply.

The sleeping boy nestled in his bed, half his face buried beneath the soft, fluffy covers. His long eyelashes cast a faint shadow beneath his eyelids, making him appear even more delicate and adorable in the dim light, without a hint of aggression.

—

The next morning, Shu Yang woke up early and the first thing he did was to grab his phone to see if his Da Ge had replied.

Sure enough, there was a message!

After waking naturally, Shu Yang, still in a good mood, opened the voice message from Da Ge with sleepy eyes.

[You can search my messages on Empire Star Network.] Last time, I mentioned that my name is Francis Berkeley Tours, I’m twenty-six years old, serving as the Imperial Supreme Military Marshal and Commander-in-Chief of the First Legion. I’m unmarried, never in a relationship, have no bad habits, and don’t own a cat. Any other questions?

After listening to it once, Shu Yang rubbed his fingers, played it again, and silently added it to his favorites. Then, lazily, he got out of bed, washed, and dressed.

This Da Ge is really something. Why is he being so formal? It’s almost like a blind date. Maybe he’s actually a soldier. He’s so formal, so serious, and so adorable.

Remembering that he had a date with Da Ge today, Shu Yang felt elated. It’s not like he didn’t have friends, right? He could even strike up a conversation with a random online friend.

He truly deserves to be called the beloved little prince Shu Yang.

[Da Ge, I’ll take you to see cars today!]

After that, he called Tao Zi, set a time, and prepared to leave.

As soon as he left the bedroom, he saw Fatty Shen sitting in the living room, chain-smoking. The whole house was filled with smoke, as if it were on fire.

“Fatty Shen? If you keep on yelling, the fire department will be here soon! The ambulance will be here soon too!” Shu Yang fanned himself as he walked downstairs. He knew from the look on Fatty Shen’s face that he was facing another setback in his relationship.

Honestly, not even when Fatty Shen got a zero on a test and was whipped by his father, Shu Yang had seen him look so dejected and melancholy.

“Yang’er! Why is my life so miserable?” Fatty Chen stared blankly ahead, not even glancing at Shu Yang. “I’m so stupid, seriously. How could I have trusted a woman? The prettier the woman, the more deceptive she is. It’s so damn true!”

At this, Fatty Chen shuddered, pulled out his phone, and began tapping away. He dialed a number, then roared, “Xu Mengran, don’t think you can do whatever you want just because you’re pretty! I don’t care! Hanging up!”

Shu Yang looked at him: “…Brother, you’ve got to be a fool, haven’t you?”

He was having a hard time helping with matters of the heart, but being a brother was a good thing.

“Let’s go, Fatty, let’s go to Wild Dog Entertainment. I’ve got Tao Zi.”

Chen Yi shoved his cigarette butt into the ashtray. “Let’s go! Brothers are truly loyal! Forget that b1tch!”

“But one thing: you can’t smoke in my house anymore. Go outside.” Shu Yang maintained a smile.

“Fvck.” Fatty Shen grabbed a handful of hair, pulled on the hood of his coat, and tucked his slightly haggard face into it, looking rather shabby. “From now on, even if you beg me, I won’t smoke at your house.”

“Thank you so much.”

Shu Yang’s keys twirled around his fingers, and the two of them drove straight to the Wild Dog Club in Shen Yi’s car.

“Love is like a glass of wine; anyone who drinks it will get drunk.”

Shu Yang: …

He slowly opened his phone and started chatting with Da Ge.

[Da Ge, do you believe in love?] After a moment’s thought, Shu Yang deleted the sentence. Lately, the things he and Da Ge were talking about were getting increasingly off-kilter. What if they were misunderstood and Da Ge stopped talking to him?

Given Fatty Shen’s recent love life, it would be better to rely on this Da Ge, a man he had never met.

Shu Yang considered it and retyped the message.

“Francis, you’re already on the decline.”

This was the first time he’d called this big pigeon by his own name. At first, Shu Yang didn’t even think it was his real name.

But after being solemnly introduced twice, Shu Yang pronounced it a few times and found it quite catchy. It sounded strangely appealing.

This time, the reply was quick.

“What do you mean?”

“You know, men start to decline after 25? Last time, you said you hadn’t been in a relationship, but that’s…”

“I can’t.”

“How do you know? You haven’t tried it.”

Shu Yang’s lips curled slightly, a barely perceptible smile playing. His eyes curved, and he looked cheerful.

“My physical fitness is 3S.”

“Oh, cold.”

“Did he think he’d believe it?

“I told you my name, shouldn’t you tell me yours too?” A male voice pierced through the receiver, sending a tingling sensation through Shu Yang’s body. Is this a foul?

[Shu Yang.]

After Shu Yang finished speaking, fearing Da Ge wouldn’t recognize the two words, he typed them into the screen.

[Yes, Shu Yang.]

Being called by name, Shu Yang felt a surge of joy from the depths of his heart.

Realizing this, Shu Yang was startled. Oh no! Could he be getting lonely watching everyone find their partners? He’s still thinking about online dating? And with a guy? Is he crazy?

Shu Yang abruptly turned off the screen and watched the scenery rapidly recede outside the car window, remembering he was in Fatty Shen’s car. He glanced towards the driver’s seat, only to see Fatty Shen give him a leisurely glance, his tone cold.

“Gouzi, I think you’re about to get screwed.”

“How is that possible?” Shu Yang smiled sheepishly and touched his nose. He loved to do that when he felt guilty. No! What was he feeling guilty about?

“Stop pretending. If I couldn’t see it before, remember, I’m a seasoned veteran now. If I still can’t see my brother’s secrets, would I still be considered the business genius that is Fatty Shen?”

“Is it that obvious?” Shu Yang touched his face, his tone uncertain.

“It’s practically written on her face.” Chen Yi gently turned the steering wheel. “What type of girl?”

“What if it’s a guy?” Shu Yang swallowed and looked straight ahead. He felt there was nothing to hide from his brother about this sort of thing.

Besides, wasn’t it still uncertain? How could he be so childish as a schoolboy to fall in love online?! And he hadn’t even met the other person in person! ! ! That’s the point!

“A man…” Fatty Shen repeated slowly, not saying anything, but glancing at Shu Yang beside him through the rearview mirror. Seeing nothing wrong with his expression, he added, “It’s nothing. I’m much more open now than before. But you still have to worry about your father. He might not agree. This path… is even harder than your brother’s and mine.”

If he hadn’t been so busy, Shen Yi would have wanted to give Shu Yang a hug. That’s why they say brothers are in trouble; the road to love is so bumpy and difficult.

Shu Yang silently swallowed the thought of not having met him yet.

“How about bringing him out someday so we can get to know each other?” Shen Yi suddenly said, seeing the Stray Dog Club right in front of him.

Shu Yang immediately understood that he was just speculating on his feelings and didn’t want to discuss this matter in the Stray Dog Club.

“No, you’re overthinking it. If it were, I’d definitely treat you to dinner,” Shu Yang smiled.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi slammed the accelerator and rushed into the Wild Dog Club. “So, are you upset that Meng Ran and I didn’t treat you guys to dinner?”

“Didn’t we break up?” Shu Yang feigned surprise.

“Screw you, not yet. Don’t you miss me?”

“Then what are you doing so early in the morning?”

“Love, someone has to be obsessed with it. I’d rather that person be me…”

“I don’t understand…” Shu Yang said as he got out of the car. From a distance, he saw Tao Zi coming towards him.

“What a rare guest!” Tao Zi exclaimed at Fatty Chen. “You’ve finally left your beautiful woman behind to come see the brothers?”

“Fvck you!” Fatty Chen stepped forward and punched Tao Zi. They hadn’t been together much since Shu Yang’s birthday.

Tao Zi spent all day tinkering with his car, and Fatty Chen was busy with dates. If Shu Yang hadn’t remembered the competition, the group wouldn’t have gotten together at all.

“Let’s go, show Fatty Chen my car.” Shu Yang led the way inside the club, still thinking about showing it to Da Ge.

But how did he start the livestream last time?

Shu Yang looked at his phone. He remembered tossing it aside last time, then logged in… Yes, the phone was clearly broken, but it still received text messages and connected to the internet.

Presumably, as long as there was internet, he could livestream to Francis.

Shu Yang mentally gave himself a thumbs-up.

He swiped the screen, thought for a moment, then tapped the camera button, snapping a picture of the neatly arranged cars outside the Wild Dog Club, and sent it.

Sorry, he really didn’t mean to show off his wealth; he just wanted to show Da Ge the car!