Chapter 3: Come here<blockquote>


    <strong>3rd -Come here</strong></blockquote>


    Chu Yu was awakened by thirst.


    His throat was like a furnace, so dry and itchy that it was somewhat painful.


    Chu Yu wore light blue cotton pajamas as he went downstairs in soft-soled slippers, rubbing his eyes as he walked. He could faintly remember that it seemed he dreamed of the gangster hed met during the day?


    His bleeding wound and cold eyes appeared in front of him again.


    What kind of shadow was this, ah, chasing him all the way into his dreams


    Afraid of waking Aunt Lan, Chu Yu gently and quietly poured himself some water but even after drinking a full ss, the dry itchiness in his throat wasnt relieved at all.


    Chu Yu poured another ss yet unexpectedly, not only did it not quench his thirst, he was now also hungry.


    Chu Yu left the lights off for the oblique light from themunitys streetmp outside was shining in through the windows as he went to the kitchen to rummage through the refrigerator.


    As he reached out to grab a sandwich, he suddenly noticed that his nails seemed to be much longer than when he was in the shower.


    Was he misremembering?


    His mind concealed these thoughts due to sleepiness and just vaguely put off the idea of cutting his nails for tomorrow as he ate three small buns.


    Chu Yu ended up vomiting in the middle of the night.


    The sound wasnt that silent so it woke Aunt Lan up. She hurried to help bring water and a towel, worriedly chiding, The food outside is unhealthy and unhygienic. My young master, if you want to eat beef stew, then let Aunt Lan make it for you. Lets not go out to eat anymore. Madam prematurely gave birth to you so you were extremely small, not nearly big enough at that time. Ai, now look how pitiful you are


    Chu Yu fully vomited up the contents in his stomach, yet he didnt feel weak, but rather alive and kicking. It felt as if his body was light enough to float into the sky at any moment.


    He pressed Aunt Lans shoulders with both hands and pushed her out of the bedroom, humming in response, Aunt Lan, Im truly fine and full of energy. I feel much better after vomiting, really!


    Aunt Lan had taken care of Chu Yu since he was a child so her affections ran deep. She reached out and felt Chu Yus forehead. Only when she was sure that he didnt have a fever, did she finally feel a little at ease. Alright alright, fortunately, you dont have a fever, so Ill listen to you and go back to sleep. But you also have to go to bed after a while. Just call me if you ever feel ufortable again and tomorrow eat lightly and slowly. You mustnt eat that beef you brought back


    The bedroom door closed, reverting the four corners of the room back into silence. Chu Yu stood at the door for a while, then took a thermometer from the medicine box to measure his temperature.


    36.5 degrees, it was normal.


    He stared at the number on the thermometer, lost in thought.


    Aunt Lan said he didnt have a fever and the thermometer also showed a normal temperature, but he felt hot ever since he woke up from that dream.


    A kind of heat that seeped through his bones and blood vessels like a raging fire within his body.


    Could it be that a growing teenagers boiling hot blood couldnt be suppressed by only the central air conditioner?


    Putting away the thermometer, Chu Yuy back on his big bed, stretched his long legs, and sent a WeChat message with his phone.


    Ge, can I ask a personal question? When you were young, was there ever a time where you couldnt restrain your bodys boiling blood and parching heat in the middle of the night?


    His brothers name was Chu Xuan, the eldest son of the family. He was ten years older than him and was now expanding the territory of the Chu family business abroad.


    He replied quickly.


    [Chu Xuan: Im still young.]


    [Chu Xuan: Cant sleep in the middle of the night? Take a cold shower or do it yourself: lit. Help yourself to get enough food and clothing. Might be why Chu Yu didnt get it quickly..]


    After reading it twice, back and forth, Chu Yu suddenly came to realize that his older brother was actually frankly driving: lit. driving a car. It means talking about dirty things, pornography, or just sending resources to everyone.!


    But it seemed reasonable.


    Putting down his anxious heart, Chu Yu threw his phone away and closed his eyes to sleep.


    After half a month, Chu Yu stepped onto Qingchuan Road by himself once again.


    He didnt know if it was due to the hot weather, but he had no appetite for anything these past few days. Instead, he always woke up starving in the middle of the night.


    Sighing at his porridge this morning, he suddenly recalled that alley off of Qingchuan Road where he seemed to have smelled a special scent.


    When he thought of that smell, he wasnt able to bear it anymore. Chu Yu made an excuse of going out to y with friends and then ran off to Qingchuan Road.


    It was a pity that eighty percent of the Chinese calendars stated that today was a terrible day.


    He looked at the three delinquents who were blocking his way. Their hair was dyed a sickly yellow and rows of studs pierced their ears while they smoked cigarettes with their mouths.


    Their intentions were clear. Looky here, this must be fate. Did you bring some change to spend?


    As Chu Yu was wearing brandless clothes and shoes, he hadnt expected to be stopped. He blinked. Slightly raising his chin, he asked, Do you know Lu Shi?


    He just subconsciously tried to use his name, after all, he was the only gangster he knew of.


    Unexpectedly, upon just hearing the name, the three people opposite him looked fearful. They turned to each other and talked in a low voice, Hes looking for Lu Shi? Could he be Lu Shi, that demons, friend?


    They also silently grumbled. These three brothers had noticed Chu Yus face, but that was just a part of it. Although he was dressed quite ordinarily, it was obvious hed been raised carefully, so they just wanted to block his path and make some money.


    They didnt expect to encounter such bad luck.


    Among the three, the one in the middle with dirty braids spoke up, You and Lu Shi know each other?


    Yeah, hes my ssmate. Were both in our second year this start of the school year. I came to watch a movie with him.


    The boy with the dirty braids was dubious.


    Lu Shi would indeed attend school as a second year whod received a full schrship to a private school. The boys had heard of his brilliant deeds from their parents to some extent.


    But Lu Shi had always been alone. Except for Wei Guanglei and Zhu Zhifei, hed never been around anyone else.


    But if it was true


    We really have fucking run into a ghost!


    Dirty Braids heard someones footsteps nearby and turned around to see Lu Shi and Wei Guangleiing from around the corner, they walked casually with their hands in their pockets. Lu Shi had his head lowered slightly while listening to Wei Guanglei talk.


    <i>This is just too cruel! Fuck!</i>


    Dirty Braids subconsciously put on a ttering smile as his cigarette was tossed to the ground and smushed out, like he was currying favor. Lu-Ge, I wondered why there was a flock of magpies singing at my door early this morningMagpie has been regarded as an auspicious bird by themon folk since ancient times.. Turns out that I left home just to meet the honorable you!


    Lu Shi wore a pair of white sneakers and a ck T-shirt with jeans. His long legs were perfectly straight,whereas the hem of his shirt wasnt tucked in properly, thus revealing a small section of his belt. His eyebrows were bleak and his eyes were dark. Hearing someone calling him, he slightly squinted and looked over, his gaze making ones heart suddenly feel a bit cold.


    Looking past the three people blocking the front, Lu Shi easily saw Chu Yu standing behind them. He was as clean as ss beads soaked in spring water,pletely ipatible with the surrounding environment.


    In such a scene, one didnt even need to think, it was apparent what was happening.


    Dirty Braids felt cold sweat run down his back. I met your ssmate and he said he was here to watch a movie with you. We were just about to send someone to inform you, we didnt expect that you woulde here yourselfDirty Braids is using the formal form of you here, since the magpies sentence. Really currying favor..


    <i>ssmates, watching a movie?</i>


    Lu Shi slightly raised his eyebrows and took another look at Chu Yu before withdrawing his gaze. He spoke to Wei Guanglei in a low voice, Lets go and eat.


    And then they left.


    Chu Yu sighed in his heart, he really shouldve checked the calendar today, the archaic never lied.


    He raised his eyes to look at the three people blocking the road and said nothing.


    How could Dirty Braids fail to understand? He removed the ttering smile he showed Lu Shi and reced it with a fierce look in his eyes. Thats great, you little brat, trying to lie to me, your grandfather? Going on with that Lu Shis a ssmate shit? nning to cheerfully watch a movie together? Is this a joke?


    After he spoke, the three of them started tough wildly.


    Chu Yu was still calm as he questioned, How much do you want?


    Dirty Braids took a step forward and drew near him. There was a strong stench of smoke on his body and his posture was full of malice. He stretched out his hand and pushed Chu Yu, saying, You had fun cheating your grandfathers and you just want to sprinkle some money and leave? You thought itd be that fucking easy? In any case, theres no need to watch a movie, you can stay here and y.


    Chu Yu subconsciously frowned at the smell of smoke.


    Come here.


    Hearing the somewhat low and hoarse voice, Chu Yu was taken aback, thinking it was a hallucination.


    He raised his head and saw that Lu Shi, whod already left, had returned. Standing alone in the alley, the sleeves of his ck t-shirt were casually rolled up, revealing cold arms, slim and white.


    Chu Yu didnt know how to react for a while.


    Dirty Braids reacted much faster by taking two steps back in an exaggerated manner. That, Lu-Ge, we


    Lu Shi didnt pay any attention to him, his beautiful, narrow eyes looked visibly impatient. He spoke to Chu Yu once again, Come here.


    Dirty Braids also echoed and turned around to urge Chu Yu in a whisper, Didnt you hear him? Hurry up and go, our Lu-Ge told you toe over!


    Passing by the three delinquents, Chu Yu stood beside Lu Shi, all while not knowing what to feel.


    After walking for a bit, Chu Yu saw that the guy whod been with Lu Shi earlier was waiting on the side of the road. He seemed to be staring at the advertisements posted on the concrete wall quite seriously.


    Wei Guanglei, who had tanned skin and bright eyes, was very happy to see them return. Laozi is starving to death. Go go go, lets go and eat beef at Uncle Yangs! He sized up Chu Yu and while acting very familiar, he said, I was just talking to Lu-Ge and he said that you were the young master who ate at Uncle Yangsst time, for sure!


    Hello, Chu Yu politely answered but his eyes unknowingly floated towards Lu Shi.


    Hello, hello. Wei Guanglei grinned when he noticed Chu Yus small movements. Lu-Ge caught a cold. Ginger soup and medicine dont work for him so his throat bes inmed. Once it hurts, hes even less talkative.


    Chu Yu thought, no wonder this persons voice was lower and hoarse today.


    He felt rxed and didnt talk much as he just walked behind Lu Shi and listened to Wei Guangleis gossip. He would respond appropriately with a few sounds to express that he was listening.


    After walking all the way to the entrance of Old Yangs Beef House, Wei Guanglei spoke to Chu Yu again, Youll definitely have beef again, right? Were eating too so lets share a table?


    He had a very good impression of Chu Yu. He wasnt in any way the rich young master Wei Guanglei imagined him to be. Plus, he was happy to solicit business for Uncle Yang.


    Chu Yu first nced at Lu Shi.


    His throat mustve been really ufortable as Lu Shi didnt speak once the entire way. Even when he heard Wei Guanglei talk about sharing tables, his expression didnt change.


    Chu Yu nodded. Okay.


    Stepping into the store, there was a tall, thin boy wearing sses who raised his hands and waved. Lu-Ge, Shitou, here! The foods already been ordered and served!


    Seeing Lu Shi and Wei Guanglei with a person behind them, Zhu Zhifei pushed up his sses and asked, Shitou, your friend?


    Wei Guanglei sat down next to Zhu Zhifei. He reached out his hand to grab the chopsticks from the holder and replied, You should know him, hes the young master who came to eat beef here over half a month ago.


    Uncle Yang had mentioned this matter about 800 times, so Zhu Zhifei caught on quickly. That one with the Rolls-Royce!


    Chu Yu was a little nervous.


    Since the boy with sses asked Shitou to sit beside him, he could only sit with Lu Shi.


    Lu Shi was holding a teacup and drinking water. His throat probably still hurt because he frowned when swallowing.


    His back was to the stores entrance, so sitting against the light made his facial features appear more three-dimensional; both his eyes and pupils were dark. With the shadows, it was hard to make out his expressions.


    Chu Yu decided to talk less and concentrate on eating rice.


    Zhu Zhifei and Wei Guanglei chatted away next to him.


    I heard school is starting. Are you and Lu-Ge moving to campus together?


    Zhu Zhifei swallowed the soft and tasty stewed beef in his mouth and nodded. Thats what the notice says. During our first year, the admin said that well live in the branch school for a year and when the main school is set up, theyll bring us all back. Yesterday, lots of students in the ss group chat were talking about it. Everyone is excited and wants to see the school flower.


    Wei Guanglei became interested. Jianing Privates school flower? Who is it? Are they beautiful?


    No one noticed Chu Yus fingers stiffen, causing his chopsticks to almost fall.


    Of course theyre beautiful! All first years from all the branch schools as well as the main school participated in casting votes and it was publicly recognized. Zhu Zhifei pushed up his sses again. Before this, there was a story full of twists and turns!


    Uncle Yang, another bowl of rice! Wei Guanglei sipped tea to quench his thirst. Go on, what story?


    Chu Yu quietly lowered his head.


    It made Lu Shi nce at him.


    All while Zhu Zhifei began to talk.


    It started with the first years entrance exams. There was a question on our Chinese paper that had a low passing rate. The question was, I have seen the buds of spring, the summer shade, the red leaves of autumn, and the winters falling snow. All could notpare with nk. We had to fill in the sentence.


    One student had filled in, All could notpare with my face, causing everyone to freak out and yearn to see who was so ballsy and arrogant. Then everyone saw, and that student really didnt brag, they werent overstating at all!


    Thus, in the next voting for the school flower, this guy received an insane number of votes and was elected as Jianing Privates School Flower!


    Wei Guanglei was speechless. A guy?


    Zhu Zhifei had a profound expression. A guy.


    Wei Guanglei was also profoundly moved. What a legend! He overwhelmed all the girls in school! How beautiful is he?


    The legendary person himself, ssmate Chu Yu, just wanted to die on the spot.<ul><li>1: lit. Help yourself to get enough food and clothing. Might be why Chu Yu didnt get it quickly.</li><li>2: lit. driving a car. It means talking about dirty things, pornography, or just sending resources to everyone.</li><li>3Magpie has been regarded as an auspicious bird by themon folk since ancient times.</li><li>4Dirty Braids is using the formal form of you here, since the magpies sentence. Really currying favor.</li></ul>