He is Too Stingy, This Sand Sculpture Cannon Fodder

Double, thick, long plush.

Life needs warmth.

Shu You squatted in front of the shelves, flipping through the bottom row of electric blankets.

Various colors and styles filled his eyes, indicating that people still have great demand for them!

Lin Mingxu had never used or seen anything like this before.

Even during the spring and autumn seasons when their house didn’t have heating, the Lin family solved the problem by keeping the air conditioning on 24/7. The term “electric blanket” might not even be in their vocabulary.

This is probably one of the reasons why Peng Shang’en couldn’t imagine it either.

Shu You had only one doubt about it.

Which one costs more in electricity bills, air conditioning or electric blankets?

A war raged in his mind, and a series of mathematical formulas flashed through his thoughts. Lin Mingxu had walked over by then.

Seeing a row of electric blankets, he raised an eyebrow slightly and asked, “You’re buying this?”

“Yes.”

Shu You nodded solemnly, “On such a cold night, only it can warm my body and soul from the outside in.”

Lin Mingxu sneered, “So, do we not need two blankets?”

“That’s not the same thing.”

Shu You immediately said, “One shared blanket equals one, two layers of blankets equal multiplied by two, plus an electric blanket equals multiplied by two again.”

“That’s four times warmer.”

“And when two people share the same blanket, there will be a draft in the middle. The heat generated by the electric blanket can compensate for this small defect.”

He blinked, “Quick, say thank you to your boyfriend.”

Lin Mingxu’s face was expressionless, “Since you’re my boyfriend, why be polite?”

Shu You lowered his head and pressed his phone. A few seconds later, Lin Mingxu received a push notification from a public account.

【Learn to be grateful, don’t hurt the people closest to you.】

Lin Mingxu: “…”

Shu You picked out the electric blanket and pushed the shopping cart to the next destination – the fresh food area.

Since they were already here, they couldn’t not buy some groceries.

The supermarket has various special offers every day, and Shu You is very familiar with them. He easily found the location and saw a striking notice as soon as he looked up.

Lamb is 20% off!

Without a second thought, Shu You immediately started grabbing them and putting them into the shopping cart.

When it was time to check out, a small mountain of lamb was piled up on the cashier’s counter.

Lin Mingxu was slightly surprised, “Buying so much?”

“Yes, it’s on sale.”

Shu You said matter-of-factly, “When it’s on sale, why not buy more? When else will we buy it?”

Lin Mingxu had never looked at the prices when shopping before and didn’t have this concept at the moment. Shu You added, “Besides, lamb is very nutritious and best to eat in winter.”

He was about to pay, but Lin Mingxu pulled out his phone at the same time and placed both phones in front of the cashier.

On the left was a handsome guy, and on the right was also a handsome guy, with different styles and equally handsome. The cashier was immediately caught in a difficult decision.

Shu You blinked and quickly said, “I have a membership.”

“You can accumulate points, get discounts, and enjoy holiday promotions.”

It sounded very practical.

The cashier looked regretfully at Lin Mingxu and decisively chose Shu You’s phone to scan the code.

Lin Mingxu’s mouth twitched.

The supermarket was very close to their community, and they reached home in a few minutes’ walk. Shu You placed most of the lamb in the fridge and took out a box for dinner.

Then he walked into the kitchen, humming a song and started making lamb soup.

He also specifically bought a radish and some other ingredients, enough to stew a pot of soup. But there was not enough time, so it might not be very flavorful.

Shu You used to be from the southern part of China, and he had a bit of a talent for stewing soup.

With skilled movements, the kitchen was soon filled with steam and the pot of soup was bubbling.

Almost done, Shu You shouted from the living room, “Boyfriend, dinner is ready!”

He casually grabbed some bowls and utensils and walked out. Lin Mingxu happened to hand him his phone, “Your phone is ringing.”

Shu You raised his eyebrows, who would be calling him so late?

Putting down the bowls and utensils, he picked up his phone and saw that it was indeed his own agent calling.

As soon as he answered the phone, Wu Youzhe’s excited voice came through, “Shu You!!!!”

Shu You quickly extended his arm and moved the phone away to avoid going deaf at such a young age.

Wu Youzhe shouted again, “Shu You!!!”

Shu You cooperated, “Brother Wu!!!”

Wu Youzhe shouted, “Shu You!!!”

Shu You, “Brother Wu!!!”

Lin Mingxu suddenly opened the kitchen door, and veins popped out on his forehead, “Have you not seen each other for a few years?”

Wu Youzhe heard this and quickly fell silent.

There was silence on the phone.

Silence.

Silence.

Sometimes silence is better than words.

Lin Mingxu finished the last dish, and Shu You whispered, “Hey~, is that Brother Wu~?”

Wu Youzhe whispered back, “Yes~”

“What do you want with me?”

“Well…”

Wu Youzhe paused and cautiously asked, “Is your boyfriend still here?”

“He’s outside eating.”

Shu You peeked outside like a spy, quickly retracted his head, and whispered, “He probably can’t hear us from over here.”

Wu Youzhe breathed a sigh of relief.

“Uh, Shu You, I came to tell you some good news.” His tone finally became normal, but his joy was still hard to conceal.

“I have some good news for you!”

“Do you remember the Guesthouse Inn? They said they want to sign a long-term contract with you!”

That was indeed good news.

Shu You was also very happy. “Really?”

Was he going to step into the entertainment industry from now on?

Would he have to wear a mask when he went out to prevent fans from recognizing him?

Wu Youzhe nodded vigorously and then remembered that Shu You couldn’t see him. He quickly spoke up, “It’s true.”

“Their boss met you that day, right? He was very satisfied with you and asked when you would be available to sign the contract.”

The boss of Guesthouse Inn was also a young person.

That day, Shu You was too busy reminding himself to only drink one cup and that there were other important guests, so he didn’t pay much attention to the other person.

Wu Youzhe continued to talk about various things after signing the contract and envisioned a bright future. In the end, he firmly declared, “The night is long and dreams are many, so let’s go sign the contract tomorrow.”

Shu You readily agreed. After hanging up the phone, he walked out with a light step and couldn’t stop smiling when he saw Lin Mingxu.

“I signed a long-term contract with Guesthouse Inn!”

Lin Mingxu raised an eyebrow. “Congratulations.”

Shu You sat down on a chair, raised his head and chest, and said proudly, “From now on, I am a comedy performer.”

Lin Mingxu’s lips twitched. “Congratulations.”

“Let’s celebrate together.” Shu You smiled. “You’re going to have a boyfriend who’s a comedy performer!”

“Are you happy? Surprised?”

Lin Mingxu’s brow furrowed as he suddenly remembered Shu You’s first performance. He forced out, “Congratulations.”

“Why are you only saying congratulations tonight?”

Shu You looked at him suspiciously. “Shouldn’t you give me a hug, spin me around three times, and loudly proclaim that your boyfriend is the best comedy performer?”

Lin Mingxu lifted the corner of his mouth. “…Probably because I’m not a comedy performer.”

Shu You, with a pained expression, said, “You’ve changed, boyfriend.”

Lin Mingxu calmly picked up a piece of lamb and casually said, “That might just be your imagination.”

Shu You: !!!

Lin Mingxu then picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of lamb and savored it for a while before praising himself, “This lamb is really delicious.”

Lin Mingxu couldn’t help but nod his head.

He had to admit, Shu You was really good at cooking.

Shu You continued, “This radish is also delicious.”

“The soup is also tasty.”

“This is lamb and radish soup.”

Suddenly, Lin Mingxu’s heart skipped a beat, and that bad feeling came back.

“I made it specially.”

Shu You blushed and said, “It’s good for nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang.”

Lin Mingxu: ………………………………

He was numb after the meal.

After dinner, Lin Mingxu was busy for a while, and Shu You laid out the electric blanket and happily surfed the internet on his phone, claiming to be searching for creative inspiration.

He leaned against the headboard and occasionally chuckled, then a notification popped up on his phone.

Someone added him as a friend.

Shu You clicked to accept, and the person had a black moon profile picture with the nickname “Autumn Night in the Mountain.”

The original owner’s scoundrel friends had been deleted and nearby people programs were closed. The person who added him should not be of unknown origin.

Shu You clicked to accept, and the other person appeared online, and the chat box popped up quickly.

【Good evening.】

So polite?

Shu You rubbed his chin and asked directly, 【Who are you?】

The other person was silent for a moment and sent a mischievous smiley face: 【Guess who?】

Shu You: ???

Who could possibly guess.

Shu You didn’t hesitate to block the person.

After blocking the person, it was almost time to sleep. Shu You comfortably lay on the multiple layers of blankets, soft mattress, and warm electric blanket, and yawned lazily.

This is life~

He finally found a familiar feeling.

As he lay there, Lin Mingxu came in.

On such a cold day, without heating, he wore a thick coat over his silk pajamas and only took it off after getting into bed. As usual.

However, Lin Mingxu uncovered the blanket and got in, suddenly realizing that something was wrong.

…It turned out to be the electric blanket.

The man lay there with a straight face while Shu You turned to him and propped up his face with one hand, asking, “Do you feel the heat?”

Lin Mingxu replied calmly, “Can it last the entire night?”

“Absolutely!” Shu You enthusiastically introduced the electric blanket like a salesperson, “It has three temperature settings: low, medium, and high! It’ll give you a warm and cozy feeling like you’re wrapped in gold on a cold winter’s day! And it’s only 118 yuan, not 998 yuan!”

Lin Mingxu thought to himself that it was indeed cheap and suitable for the masses to use. Lying on it was like having a full-body hot compress, and his muscles relaxed and stretched out.

After a while, he heard Shu You ask in his ear, “Boyfriend?”

Feeling comfortable, Lin Mingxu casually responded with a mumble.

“Boyfriend?” Shu You didn’t hear him clearly and asked again, “Lin Mingxu?”

Lin Mingxu glanced at him with his peripheral vision and asked, “What’s up?”

“Ahem.” Shu You cleared his throat and whispered, “Should I turn up the temperature a bit more?”

Lin Mingxu was puzzled, “Aren’t you hot?”

Although he had never used an electric blanket, it was easy to imagine that if the temperature was too high, he would kick off the covers. Then it would be cold outside and hot inside, and he might get sick.

Shu You said, “Let’s just make it hot for a while. I’ll turn it off later. It’s not good to keep it on all night.”

Lin Mingxu agreed.

So Shu You turned up the temperature to the fourth level. This model he bought had many functions, with five temperature settings. Now it was warmer than the third level but not as hot as the fifth level.

After a while, Lin Mingxu began to feel hot.

He was not as afraid of the cold as Shu You, so he soon felt that it was a bit too much. He looked at the person beside him and saw that Shu You’s face was red, eyes closed, and features relaxed. He had already fallen asleep.

He looked particularly peaceful and serene while sleeping…except for the fact that he had an open mouth.

Lin Mingxu squinted his eyes.

Shu You was not only asleep, but also sleeping soundly. He muttered something incoherent with his little mouth, probably dreaming, and then rolled over and pulled back one corner of the blanket.

It was too hot.

Lin Mingxu frowned slightly and hesitated for a moment. Shu You started to move again.

He closed his eyes, stretched out his arms, kicked his legs…

And precisely hugged one side of the double-layered blanket, then rolled to the left.

Revealing a slender waist.

Even half of his pajamas were open.

Lin Mingxu: “…”

He took a deep breath, got up, found the electric blanket switch, and turned it off.

But turning it off wasn’t enough.

Lin Mingxu began trying to restore Shu You’s quilt to its original state.

However, Shu You held onto it tightly, looking like either lovers who had made a vow to die together or enemies who would never stop fighting.

Lin Mingxu pulled on it, but it didn’t budge. And then, Shu You turned over again. This time, his stomach was facing up.

Lin Mingxu suddenly noticed that Shu You’s belly button was a little different.

Not that he had seen many belly buttons, but Shu You’s was particularly unique.

It was a small, oval-shaped pit, not very deep, and looked cute.

At this point, Shu You seemed to have noticed that his stomach was a little cold, and he actually moved closer to Lin Mingxu.

As he approached, the young man unconsciously opened his lips, revealing a hint of his tongue, and licked his dry lips. Lin Mingxu’s breath caught.

The next morning, Shu You woke up and found that Lin Mingxu was acting a little strange.

He was even colder than before.

It seemed like he hadn’t slept well last night.

Compared to Shu You’s energetic appearance, there was a strong suspicion that they had had different dreams while sleeping in the same bed.

Shu You sat at the table and couldn’t help but ask, “Boyfriend, did you not sleep well last night?”

As soon as he mentioned last night, Lin Mingxu immediately stiffened and coldly said, “You kicked the blanket.”

Shu You was confused. “Really? I don’t believe it.” He remembered that he slept pretty well!

Lin Mingxu remained expressionless. “You also kicked me.”

Shu You was shocked. “What? How could I be that kind of person?”

Lin Mingxu gave him a deep look. “You’re going to buy a thin pajama today.”

Shu You was confused.

Was it because a thin pajama wouldn’t make him kick the blanket? But his plush and thick pajamas were so comfortable! He could even wear them as casual clothes at home and pair them with a pair of fluffy slippers to get through the winter.

Lin Mingxu guessed his resistance, so he didn’t waste any words and said directly, “I’ll reimburse you.”

Shu You’s eyes widened.

Reimburse!

This was the most beautiful word in the world, without a doubt.

He loved reimbursements.

Shu You didn’t care why and immediately said, “Why talk about reimbursement or not! It sounds so unpleasant!”

Without waiting for Lin Mingxu’s response, he quickly added, “This is the selfless love of a boyfriend’s sponsorship! Don’t worry,” he said sincerely, “I’ll pick out the best-looking one.”

Lin Mingxu’s mouth twitched.

After breakfast, their manager Wu Youzhe called, saying that he had arrived downstairs.

Shu You changed his clothes, wrapped himself in a down jacket, and walked out.

Lin Mingxu happened to be putting on his coat too, and it looked like he was going out.

He probably wouldn’t be back for lunch, just like Shu You.

He couldn’t help but ask Lin Mingxu, “Boyfriend, are you coming back for dinner tonight?”

Lin Mingxu said, “I’ll be back in the afternoon.”

“I’m just interviewing a few potential employees today, so I won’t be too late.”

Shu You had a rough idea and secretly calculated the ingredients in the fridge.

Lin Mingxu was dressed as usual today, in a full suit, but his coat seemed to be of particularly high quality, with fabric that looked extremely expensive. Shu You couldn’t help but take a second look and found that with the black coat, the man’s cold and stern demeanor was heightened.

He had also tidied up his hair, making him look very mature.

Indescribably handsome.

The mirror in the foyer reflected Lin Mingxu’s tall figure.

Shu You leaned in for a closer look and found that his own hair was standing straight up, and the puffy white down jacket made his upper body look like a ball.

When they appeared in the same mirror, they were completely different styles.

Then his messy hair was suddenly smoothed down.

Shu You: …Huh?

Due to the suddenness of the situation, he was rarely stunned, and Lin Mingxu calmly said, “Let’s go.”

…It seemed like it wasn’t him who had just taken action.

Shu You: “…”

Clearly, the man’s mood was so low in the morning, but now it seemed like he was in a good mood?

The two walked out of the corridor side by side and happened to meet Wu Youzhe’s little golden cup.

Wu Youzhe was still the same, and when he saw Lin Mingxu, he instinctively shrunk his head and bowed, “Hello, hello, I’m taking Xiaoshu to sign a legal labor contract.”

He emphasized the word “legal”.

Those who didn’t know might think he was reporting to his parents.

Lin Mingxu nodded, and Shu You was about to say goodbye to him when he suddenly heard the man say indifferently, “Shu You, thank you for your hard work.”

“Where, where!”

Wu Youzhe had a pleased look on his face and said politely, “I am grateful to Shu You for choosing me.”

“This is a mutual achievement!”

The two watched Lin Mingxu leave, his coat billowing in the wind and his aura reaching two meters and eight. They watched until he disappeared at the entrance of the residential area. Shu You poked Wu Youzhe, “Are you afraid of my boyfriend?”

“…No, not at all.”

Wu Youzhe refused to admit it, but he was a little nervous.

How could someone with such a great demeanor be misunderstood as a scumbag by him!

Wu Youzhe was in a state of confusion and self-doubt, while Shu You had already opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat.

The little golden cup was quite clean inside and had a faint fragrance.

Shu You’s spirits were lifted and he said to Wu Youzhe as he got into the car, “You seem to have a second spring.”

Wu Youzhe was shocked, “Nonsense! If my wife hears this, she’ll divorce me!”

Shu You mercilessly exposed him, “But isn’t your wife already filing for divorce?”

Wu Youzhe immediately deflated and muttered to himself, “But if the paperwork isn’t done yet, it doesn’t count…”

He started the car and gradually calmed down, motivating himself, “As long as I get you out, my career will revive, and my wife will definitely come back!”

Shu You applauded, “Well said.”

“People always need some blind self-confidence.”

Wu Youzhe: “…”

The guesthouse didn’t open until 9 o’clock in the morning, and when Wu Youzhe and Shu You arrived, it was only 8:30. They entered the internal area through the staff entrance, and after several turns, they found the general manager’s office.

Manager Zhang was there, and so was the big boss. After a brief chat, the boss took out the contract and showed it to them.

Wu Youzhe looked carefully, and so did Shu You. As they were reading, the big boss smiled and suddenly asked, “You’re Shu You, right?”

“I hope you don’t mind me asking, was the person you were with last time Mr. Lin Mingxu?”

Shu You was taken aback, wondering if it was just a coincidence that he met one of Lin Mingxu’s enemies?

But he hadn’t heard anything, and besides, even if it was true, Lin Mingxu wouldn’t come here.

He nodded and admitted, “It was him.”

“I see.”

The big boss’s surname was Zhu, and his name was Zhu Feiche. When he heard what Shu You said, he smiled and asked, “It seems like you two have a good relationship. Are you good friends?”

Shu You nodded, and he wasn’t wrong.

Zhu Feiche smiled even more meaningfully. After a while, there were no issues with the contract, and Shu You signed it. He signed a one-year performance contract with the guest house.

After signing, Zhu Feiche called out to them, “Let’s have lunch together. We’re all cooperation partners from now on.”

Wu Youzhe said eagerly, “That’s great. It’s our honor!”

Shu You had been here many times but had never eaten here before, so he didn’t refuse.

Several people entered the private room, and intentionally or unintentionally, Zhu Feiche sat down next to Shu You.

He was very eloquent and good at talking. He smiled like a fox, and soon the atmosphere became lively, with everyone drinking and chatting. Only Shu You kept his head down, eating voraciously.

Mmm, this beef is delicious.

“In the future, we’ll be partners, so please take care of me.”

Mmm, this chicken is also delicious.

“No problem. We’re all colleagues now, so we’ll do our best.”

Mmm, this soup is so delicious!

It’s no wonder this high-end clubhouse is so expensive!

After Zhu Feiche finished his polite remarks, he turned to Shu You with interest and asked, “Shu You, why aren’t you drinking? Is there anything you want to say?”

Shu You’s mouth was full, but he suddenly straightened his back and said, “Will you provide meals on the day of the performance?”

Zhu Feiche was taken aback. “We have an employee cafeteria.”

Shu You quickly relaxed and resumed his eating and drinking. “Okay, that’s all I wanted to ask.”

Zhu Feiche: “…”

He couldn’t help but take another look at Shu You, who was still trying hard to swallow his food, making him wonder if his own food was really that delicious.

Shu You’s cheeks kept moving, like a busy little squirrel working hard to prepare for winter.

After observing him for a moment, Zhu Feiche suddenly pulled out his phone and quietly aimed it at a certain head buried in food, tapping a few times.

… A few minutes later, in a cafe around the corner, Lin Mingxu received a chat message with pictures and text from someone he hadn’t contacted in a long time.

Zhu Feiche: “The little squirrel is so cute. [Picture][Picture][Picture]”

In the photo, Shu You’s head was clearly curved, with his hair sticking up in a cute way.

Tsk.

A programmer who came to apply for a job just sat down in front of Lin Mingxu. Without reason, he shivered.

He had asked almost all the questions he needed to ask and had felt pretty good about it, but suddenly he felt a chill down his spine. He trembled and repeatedly recalled whether he had combed his hair as neatly as possible before he left home.

Suddenly, he heard the man across from him speak indifferently, “What would you do if your boyfriend went out to eat with someone else behind your back?”

The programmer was a little confused.

What kind of interview question was that? Could it be one of those rumored personality tests?

The programmer racked their brain and tried to come up with an answer, tentatively saying, “Although I don’t have a boyfriend, if something like this were to happen… I would be very angry.”

“Not bad,” replied Lin Mingxu coldly. “You may go home and wait for our notification.”

The programmer: ???