He is Too Stingy, This Sand Sculpture Cannon Fodder

“Lin Mingxu, do you not love me anymore?”

The young man had a melancholic expression on his face, with a hint of sadness between his eyebrows. His beautiful eyes were filled with silent accusations, making people feel sorry for him, while also fiercely questioning the person in front of him.

He only wanted Lin Mingxu, the person in front of him with a heart of steel, to answer him.

The man was feeling sleepy, and replied with some effort from between his teeth, “Why do you say that?”

“I have a feeling, a sixth sense.”

Shu You looked sorrowful, the room was dark, and there was an eerie atmosphere in the dim light. “I feel like you don’t love me anymore and just want me to leave.”

Lin Mingxu felt a stirring in his heart, but said, “Feelings can be misleading.”

“You’ve been cold to me lately.”

Shu You was speaking nonsense with his eyes open, and said, “You didn’t even like the food I cooked for you a few days ago.”

Lin Mingxu insisted on his own words, “I was just busy a few days ago.”

“You must have something on your mind, or maybe there’s someone else.”

Shu You continued to pester him, “Otherwise, why wouldn’t you even give me a smile?” He sneered and mocked, which didn’t count as a smile.

Lin Mingxu fell silent.

He used to smile before.

He was a young man in his twenties, full of ambition and eager to conquer the world. Lin Mingxu was also a peerless talent whom anyone would praise when they saw him.

Unfortunately, since the incident at the Lin family, Lin Mingxu had never smiled again.

Shu You continued to chatter on, “You’ve been coming home late these past few days, and I know you’re under a lot of pressure and have a lot of work to do. But you can’t neglect your health. If there’s something bothering you, you can just tell me, even though I may not be able to help…”

“It’s not necessary.”

Lin Mingxu interrupted him, coldly saying, “I can handle it myself.”

“You…”

Shu You suddenly clutched his chest, looking devastated and on the verge of collapsing. “Lin Mingxu, I know you’ve been feeling down lately, but you can’t…”

Lin Mingxu turned his head away and remained indifferent. “I can’t help how you think of me.”

Shu You: ???

Faced with this classic scumbag response, Shu You was momentarily stunned, but he quickly realized that according to the original plot, this was the darkest time in Lin Mingxu’s life, so it was understandable that he had a bad attitude.

Thinking he understood, Shu You immediately changed his attitude and said with great sincerity, “I understand.”

Lin Mingxu sensed that something was off and frowned. “What do you understand?”

“I understand everything.”

Shu You’s face was full of tolerance and understanding. “No matter what happens, I will stand firmly by your side, accompany you, and support you.”

“Lin Mingxu, don’t worry. I will always love you, and I send you heart-shaped emojis~”

Taking a deep breath, Lin Mingxu dryly responded, “Thank you.”

“Don’t mention it.”

Shu You put his arms around him and said, “We’re in this together.”

As he spoke, there were some faint sounds in the darkness, followed by a warm body snuggling into his blanket.

Lin Mingxu: !!!

Before the man could move, Shu You had already readjusted his posture and moved his head to face him. “Come on.”

Shu You smiled and said, “Tonight, we’ll have a tea party and I’ll be your confidant.”

“You can say whatever you want, and I’ll listen with one ear and let it go out the other. I’ll be like a vegetable, guarding your privacy.”

Lin Mingxu snorted and had no intention of talking to the vegetative person at all.

He remained silent, while Shu You continued to chatter away. “It’s okay if you don’t want to talk. I have something to tell you.”

Lin Mingxu couldn’t help but turn his head to look at him.

The dim light made it difficult to see clearly, but he could still make out the young man’s handsome features. In the darkness, he lacked the lively and energetic demeanor of daytime, but instead had a somewhat gentle appearance.

“I’ve thought it over. Now we’re in… um, a special situation.”

“My second-hand stuff can be sold for a decent amount. I’ll try to save on expenses in the future.”

“And I can earn money on my own too. I made almost ten thousand just these past few days.”

“As for your family’s situation… you don’t have to worry too much. The people behind the scenes didn’t do this on a whim…”

Afraid that Lin Mingxu would suspect something and due to his vague memory of the plot, Shu You’s words were unclear and vague, only touching on the surface.

He spoke incoherently and illogically, but his overall meaning was still conveyed clearly.

Lin Mingxu remained silent.

If these words were heard in the past, during a time of great change, they might have been somewhat comforting.

But now…

The desolate land had long been covered in ice and snow, frozen solid. Even if the spring wind came, it would only stir up small ripples, and it was uncertain how long they would last.

It was also uncertain whether there were any flowing streams beneath the thick layer of ice.

After a while, the man said flatly, “I understand.”

Since Shu You wanted to do it this way, he didn’t mind.

Shu You pouted. “You don’t love me anymore.”

Lin Mingxu’s facial muscles twitched. “…I do.”

“No, you don’t.”

“I do.”

“No, you don’t.”

Lin Mingxu didn’t want to argue with him like a primary school student, lest he stoop to Shu You’s level. He lay on his back, not looking at Shu You, indicating that he wanted to end the topic. “…You’re overthinking things.”

Unexpectedly, Shu You blinked his eyes stubbornly and said, “Then, smile for me now.”

Lin Mingxu: …?

“Smile.” Shu You smiled stubbornly, “If you smile, I will believe that I’m just overthinking.”

Lin Mingxu remained expressionless, his lips even stiffer than before.

Seeing his lack of response, Shu You propped up his upper body and leaned towards him, their noses almost touching. He firmly said, “Just smile.”

“Otherwise, I can only misunderstand that you don’t love me anymore.”

In the instant that the slender youth approached, Lin Mingxu instinctively tensed up.

But the next second, he abruptly pushed him away and sat up, turning on the light switch with a snap. “Stop it!”

Shu You fell back onto the mattress, too surprised to react. Why did he react so strongly?

But it seemed that Lin Mingxu had some arm strength? And his waist was so sturdy!

He subconsciously looked at a certain part of the man.

With the pajamas in disarray, his slender and sturdy waistline was clearly visible.

Would tickling him here be effective?

Shu You couldn’t resist and reached out with his sinful hand…

Lin Mingxu grabbed his hand with a dark expression. “What do you want to do?”

Looking up at him from below, Shu You seemed innocent as he said, “I just wanted to see you smile.”

“Such a humble wish, can’t you satisfy me as your boyfriend?”

Lin Mingxu spoke coldly, “Do you really consider me your boyfriend?”

“Of course.”

Shu You raised his head high and angrily said, “I’m in my first ever relationship! Lin Mingxu, you can’t just start and abandon me!”

…There’s no one w

ho’s so righteous and indignant.

Ling Mingxu’s forehead was throbbing, and he was on the verge of losing his temper.

He forcibly suppressed his surging emotions, trying his best not to follow Shu You’s rhythm. But at this moment, Shu You’s finger curled up and hooked in his palm.

Although their fingers just barely touched, Ling Mingxu felt as if he had been shocked and quickly withdrew his hand. “What do you want now?”

“You just asked me that question.”

“I just want to see my boyfriend smile once, just once,” Shu You said, looking shy.

The light was bright now, illuminating his face.

It was that wet, puppy-like look of expectation again.

It was irresistible, and a surge of warmth rose in his chest.

Ling Mingxu suddenly lowered his eyes. “Shu You.”

“Ah?”

Shu You was still hesitating whether to tickle Ling Mingxu, but when he heard his name, he blinked. “What’s wrong?”

He thought Ling Mingxu had finally been provoked and was ready to call it quits, but he saw the man with his back to the light, his gaze heavy and fixed on him.

At that moment, he felt a profound meaning in his gaze.

Ling Mingxu reached out and placed his warm, large hand on Shu You’s left shoulder, exerting a slight force through the thin layer of clothes.

Shu You saw the deep, obscure meaning in his eyes and heard his restrained, seemingly meaningful question.

“Do you really want me to smile?”