Chapter 121: Be Confident, Brother! You Can Also Be a Good Wife, a Good Woman!
Some people’s minds are full of confusion, while others are overjoyed.
Lin Yibai didn’t know how many times he had told himself, “We’re both men, we can be brothers, but that’s it. Nothing more!”
But every time he thought about Xia Changyu’s cute actions, he felt like something warm and nice was there. It didn’t seem so bad.
But, that’s not okay.
He was a proper guy, Lin Yibai thought, at least he couldn’t trick someone, right?
And because of his moral conscience, he would strictly make sure to not use his female identity to get unfair benefits from society. He could use it to get some benefits, but he would never let it lead to cheating others, like tricking someone into being his long-term food ticket.
Lin Yibai had hands and feet, and he didn’t think finding a “free meal” would make him happy. It would only make him feel guilty.
So he concluded, “No matter what, I’m absolutely not going to cheat my rival!” At least not for food, or as a backup choice.
But he couldn’t forget about Xia Changyu’s kindness.
“Ugh! Damn it, damn it, damn it… so annoying! Xia Changyu is like a big fool, a sweet fool!!! He won’t end up with anything good, ahhhhhh!!”
But the “big fool” Lin Yibai talked about was the one who liked ‘her’ when he was in ‘her female form’?
When he thought about it that way, didn’t it seem more reasonable?
Anyway, Lin Yibai had already decided that, to get rid of the strange panic in his heart, he was going to teach Xia Changyu a little bit about the correct values in life.
For example, “Don’t be a fool!”
“Please, don’t keep bothering me.” He wanted to tell his rival that his actions were wrong. As a man, he should have self-respect and love himself, and not act like a fool, starting from himself.
On the way, Lin Yibai’s mind was a mess, full of confusion. Sometimes, he even felt a little bit of a secret pleasure.
He thought Xia Changyu’s actions, like being a fool, weren’t right. But in reality, his feelings seemed to be getting worse? He might be going down the wrong path?
Unfortunately, he hadn’t realized it yet.
On the way back to the boys’ dormitory, Lin Yibai also brought back over 200 yuan worth of barbecue, meat slices, and a box of ice-cold Budweiser beer to the dorm.
Seeing that his brothers were all relaxed, Lin Yibai couldn’t help but feel a bit apologetic.
“Sorry! I originally planned to treat you guys to Haidilao, but I didn’t expect to run into all that stuff. How about we switch to barbecue instead?”
They hadn’t eaten much at Haidilao, and since the brothers couldn’t eat there, they ended up ruining the dorm.
Lin Yibai brought back barbecue. Now, the urgent problem was solved.
Yang Chenjun immediately opened a bottle of Budweiser beer, drinking it while happily eating, “See, this is why you’re the best, Xiao Bai! We were so hungry, but you treated us, so we didn’t have to go out for late-night snacks.”
Lin Yibai tapped the beer bottle and quickly waved his hand, saying, “What are you talking about? Who am I? I’m your best bro, Lin Yibai!”
Second Brother said, “Right, Xiao Bai is number one in the world.”
Third Brother agreed, “Xiao Bai is not just number one in the world! Xiao Bai is talented, thoughtful, and so graceful…”
Third Brother’s words got quieter and quieter.
At the same time, Lin Yibai, Yang Chenjun, and Second Brother all stared, staring hard—
If you don’t know how to speak, just stop talking!
Please explain, what the heck does “thoughtful and graceful” mean?
Is that an expression for guys?
Lin Yibai had heard that most of the time, these words were used to describe well-mannered young women in dramas.
You say he’s talented and thoughtful. Why don’t you just say he can be both a guy and a girl? And tell him, “Brother, be confident! You could also be a great wife, a great woman!”
Seeing that the atmosphere was getting a little awkward, Lin Yibai cleared his throat and said, “What are you guys talking about? We’re good brothers! Let’s just drink... Anyway, you guys wouldn’t think anything bad about me, right?”
“What bad thoughts? If you didn’t mention it, no one would have thought that!”
Yang Chenjun, Second Brother, and Third Brother all laughed loudly.
Although they were laughing, it seemed like they were forcing it?
Yang Chenjun patted his chest and said loudly, “You guys know me. I don’t even have a girlfriend, so how could I be interested in Xiao Bai?”
Second Brother said, “I wouldn’t either.”
Third Brother added, “+1!”
Hearing his good friends’ promises, Lin Yibai finally felt relieved. Otherwise, he was honestly a little scared that now, in the middle of the night, one of his good brothers might sneak into his bed.
Summer, barbecue, cold beer, and friendship, Lin Yibai felt like this summer had been well-spent.
After drinking three bottles of beer, it was enough. He cleaned up the dorm with his brothers, went to wash up, brushed his teeth, and then went to bed.
But after a certain rival found out that he was let out of the small “black room,” he started sending a lot of messages.
Xia Changyu: “What are you doing?”
When Lin Yibai saw that familiar message, he couldn’t help but make a face like an old person reading a phone on the subway.
You really don’t understand how annoying it is until you’ve experienced it yourself. Please stop sending “What are you doing?” Just tell me something interesting that’s happening around you.
Lin Yibai thought about it. Maybe he should reply with: Taking a shower?
But then he thought he wasn’t like those girls, so there was no need to be so cruel.
Lin Yibai quickly typed something on his phone, then deleted it down to just one word: Singing!
Then, instant reply!
Xia Changyu typed: “What song?”
Lin Yibai replied: “Song from Cyberpunk 2077, Judy and David.”
Xia Changyu thought for a moment, then instantly replied: “Is it... that one?”
Lin Yibai: “Which one? Have you heard it?”
Now, the situation was getting interesting. The clever XiaChangyu was trying to show off his good memory by saying he’s heard it. Or was he pretending not to have heard it?
Obviously, playing dumb might not be a bad thing. If he added a little trick, it would be even better.
Xia Changyu typed, denying it: “I don’t know, so it’s a rhetorical question. But... if I’m lucky, maybe I could hear it once?”
Lin Yibai typed: “You mean, you want me to sing it for you?”
Xia Changyu: “Can you?”
Lin Yibai: “But I’m in the dorm right now. If I disturb my roommates, it won’t be good.”
Xia Changyu sent a sad emoji and typed: “What a pity! Sigh! I know it’s an unreasonable request, but it would be great to hear it. If I can’t, it’s okay.”
After seeing the messages, Lin Yibai felt like ants were crawling all over his body, like his heart had just been chilled. He felt a huge pang of guilt in his conscience.
He told himself he was a good person. A soft-hearted, good person.
So Lin Yibai sent a questioning emoji and asked, “Do you really want to hear it that badly?”
Xia Changyu typed: “Yes, but if it’s not possible, then forget it.”
Lin Yibai: “It’s not impossible.”
Xia Changyu: “Thank you, good person.”
By the time Lin Yibai realized what had just happened, it seemed like it was too late. He slapped his own white thigh in frustration.
Damn it, why did I agree? But I’m soft-hearted, I didn’t have a choice.
Lin Yibai could only be the good person.