He is Too Stingy, This Sand Sculpture Cannon Fodder

Shu You: …

The protagonist wants to sleep with me, what should I do? Waiting online!

…It’s urgent!

Oh, I’m just a cannon fodder supporting character.

Then it’s okay.

He stood there stunned for a moment, and perhaps his shock was too obvious. Lin Mingxu’s eyes darkened, and he said in a faint voice, “You can leave now if you want to.”

“No, no, no!”

Shu You understood. Lin Mingxu was just venting his anger. He must have been furious during the day, especially since he almost ended up being cuckolded. It was an unbearable humiliation that nobody could endure. Although Shu You tried to remedy the situation, upon further reflection, he realized that something was amiss.

It was impossible to convince Lin Mingxu with just a few words, so Shu You decided to put more effort into it.

He quickly changed his approach, “I won’t leave. I’ll stay here tonight.”

The young man spoke passionately and earnestly, “Don’t make me leave. I’ll sleep here tonight. You don’t need to test me. I’m loyal and dependable. No matter what happens, I won’t leave you. Tonight, I’ll weld myself onto your bed with an arc welder.”1An arc welder is a tool or equipment used for welding, which is the process of joining two metal pieces together using heat and pressure.

Lin Mingxu couldn’t help but smirk, “Do you have an arc welder at home?”

“No, I’m just using rhetorical devices to express my firm determination, like the evergreen pine trees on Qing Mountain.”

Lin Mingxu: …

He looked deeply at Shu You, then walked past him and into the bedroom. Naturally, he had no intention of having dinner with Shu You.

Shu You felt a bit helpless.

There was nothing he could do. Being a cannon fodder supporting character was tough. His first impression was already so bad that he couldn’t make up for it. But he had a plan. To protect his own life, this was just a small matter.

He poured himself a large bowl of beef noodle soup and slurped it all up. After finishing it, he realized he had underestimated the extent of Lin Mingxu’s anger and there was still enough for one more person.

Shu You carried his bowl and knocked on the door of the master bedroom. “Lin Mingxu, are you really not going to eat the noodles?”

“I put a lot of beef in the soup,” he replied.

“It’s a big bowl, with thick soup and vegetables. It’s so delicious!” Shu You chattered away at the door like a street vendor, and the door suddenly opened. Lin Mingxu glared at him and said, “I’ve already eaten.”

“Oh…” Shu You pouted, “Why didn’t you say so earlier? Don’t you know gas is expensive?”

He quickly turned around and said, “Okay, okay, I’ll heat it up tomorrow morning.”

Lin Mingxu: …?

Shu You didn’t even look at his expression, turned back to the kitchen to clean up, arranged the noodles, and then turned back to the guest room, dragging his luggage and knocking on the door again.

This time, the door opened very slowly.

Lin Mingxu was wearing a bathrobe, with wet hair and a very dark complexion. “What do you want now?” he asked.

His gaze fell on Shu You’s luggage and he raised an eyebrow in understanding. “Changed your mind? Decided to leave?”

“No, no,” Shu You explained, “Didn’t you ask me to move in with you?”

“I’ve changed my mind. I’ve been having trouble sleeping alone at night, I have insomnia and nightmares, and I even wake up sweating,” Shu You pretended to be coquettish, lowering his head and looking up at Lin Mingxu. “I think I really need you.”

Lin Mingxu sneered, “These symptoms are probably due to kidney deficiency.”

Shu You was shocked. “How did you know?”

Lin Mingxu: …

Silence was the backdrop to the night.

Finally, Lin Mingxu gave up his spot and let Shu You come in.

Lin Mingxu’s room was very clean, with only a few basic pieces of furniture. It seemed that the landlord didn’t care much and didn’t want to spend too much money on it. When Shu You came in, he saw that there was only a thin and simple mattress on Lin Mingxu’s bed.

Lin Mingxu grew up in a wealthy family, used to luxurious living, and even had the finest silk products in his crib when he was born. Shu You didn’t know how he managed to get by these days.

Shu You put down his pillow and remained calm. Seeing Lin Mingxu blow-drying his hair, he casually picked up a towel and went into the master bathroom.

There was a mirror in the bathroom.

Since Lin Mingxu had just taken a shower, the room was filled with steam, and the mirror was blurred. Shu You drew a few circles on the mirror and wiped it away, revealing his face clearly.

He was delicate and pretty, somewhat similar to the original body, but with a very different temperament. It would probably change completely into his own in a while.

After studying his body for a while, Shu You noticed that there were no scars from when he fell and scraped himself while hunting for bird eggs in his childhood. It was indeed not his original body.

As the water flowed down, Shu You washed himself while thinking about what to do later.

He just wanted to travel safely and not make trouble. Moreover, all the flattering behavior towards Lin Mingxu was just for show. Lin Mingxu didn’t really like him.

Therefore, he just needed to act normally and reach the conclusion of “naturally breaking up due to incompatibility” with Lin Mingxu.

As for the possible male-male interaction after taking a shower…

Shu You’s heart felt guilty, and he touched his own buttocks.

…They felt pretty smooth.

His face turned red, probably from the steam. He quickly shifted his thoughts and went to grab the shower gel on the shelf.

The shower gel was bought randomly from a nearby supermarket after moving in, and Shu You didn’t look at it carefully. He poured some into his palm and lathered it up.

As the foam began to rise, Shu You thought in the bath, and hummed absentmindedly, “You smell like his cologne…”

After washing up in a leisurely manner, Shu You opened the bathroom door and peeked in. Good, Lin Mingxu didn’t notice him and was sitting in front of the desk, typing on the keyboard, seemingly busy with important matters.

A focused and serious man is extremely handsome, especially when viewed from the side. Judging from his manner, his contracts must start at least in the billions.

He quickly dried himself and silently climbed onto the bed. But after getting in bed, Shu You quietly opened his phone and opened the Xianyu app that he had already downloaded.

Shu You was very familiar with this app and quickly logged in and began taking pictures.

First, there was… hmmm, a diamond bracelet with an original price of fifty-eight thousand yuan. It was still in the packaging. Diamonds hold their value so well that even at a discount of nine… ninety-eight percent, it wouldn’t be worth it to bargain.

Then there was a genuine leather handbag from a big brand, still in the packaging, but not a limited edition. At most, it could be discounted to seven… seventy-nine percent, but shipping wasn’t included, and it couldn’t be bargained.

There was also a diamond-encrusted watch, still in the packaging, which could be sold for just a small amount less. Why bother bargaining?

Finally, there were some clothes that Shu You couldn’t remember how much he bought for, and he didn’t have any receipts, so he simply photographed and estimated the prices, adding the words “Can haggle a little, I advise you to be kind” to the post.

After finishing up on Xianyu, he posted the same items on various social media platforms.

Lin Mingxu was working on a business plan when suddenly his phone buzzed, interrupting his train of thought. He picked it up and saw that it was a friend’s post from Shu You.

The two were in a romantic relationship, and Lin Mingxu had set a special follow function, so he received notifications.

He first looked at the friend’s name, his brow furrowing with a trace of disgust. Then he saw a bunch of pictures of dazzling jewelry, and his expression changed to surprise.

… Shu You really wanted to sell these things?

He kept the packaging just for taking pictures to show off, yet this person who was extremely vain and greedy for wealth was actually selling the luxury items he had worked so hard to acquire?

Lin Mingxu didn’t believe it.

Shu You had been busy for quite a while, and his fingers were a little sore. Since there were more people browsing online in the evening, he soon received inquiries about the items, with one person interested in a big-brand shirt.

He opened the chat window and squatted on the ground, reading the messages.

Buyer A: [Hey, can you sell it for 30?]

Shu You: [Yes, but you’ll need to add another two thousand.]

Another person asked after a while.

Buyer B: [Hello, can you take a picture of yourself wearing it? Is the clothing authentic? Is shipping included? Can you send a video?]

Shu You: [Hello, no, it’s authentic, shipping is included, and no.]

At the same time, there was another inquiry.

Buyer C: [Is this clothing yellow? It looks green to me.]

Shu You: [It’s blue. Are you considering using a phone with less color deviation, dear?]

Lin Mingxu stood silently behind him.

The screen was very bright, and the white-on-black text was easy to read. Lin Mingxu looked at it for a while, his gaze becoming a little strange.

Shu You’s legs had gone numb, so he was planning to change his posture. When he moved, he leaned back and nearly bumped into Lin Mingxu, causing him to startle. “Lin Mingxu?”

“What are you doing? Do you want to suddenly attack me from behind?” Lin Mingxu said calmly.

“Do you really want to sell these things?”

“Yes.”

Shu You thought to himself that he had gone through this many times, and Lin Mingxu was still asking such questions. It seemed that he was still brooding over what happened today. But it was inevitable. If it were Shu You, he would have torn apart that pair of gay men alive.

Just when the party involved becomes oneself, the feeling is refreshing.

Shu You said seriously, “I really need to get rid of these second-hand items. They’re not useful anymore.”

He had a look of detachment and enlightenment, “I’ve realized that the most important thing in life is to focus on the core and understand what really matters. Buddha appeared in my dream and advised me not to indulge in material possessions and to seek love, warmth, and the beauty of life.”

Ling Mingxu’s eyes deepened, “Oh? What do you think is the most important thing in life?”

Shu You almost blurted out “money,” but he quickly stopped himself and looked shyly down, “It’s love, warmth, and the beauty of life.”

Ling Mingxu’s temple twitched.

He felt like he shouldn’t have followed Shu You’s words.

Shu You felt numb all over his body and pinched his thigh hard. Tears welled up in his eyes as he said, “I know that what I did today made you misunderstand me. But today, when I was packing things at home, I suddenly understood…”

“Isn’t it just a temporary setback in life? Don’t think you’re useless. Believe in yourself. My future is not a dream!”

“Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west. Don’t underestimate a poor youth. A youth with aspirations will not be troubled by sorrows…”

Ling Mingxu said coldly, “Shut up.”

Shu You covered his mouth, and his big, watery eyes were the only thing visible on his small face. He looked at Ling Mingxu innocently.

Ling Mingxu’s expression was complex, and his eyes were cold.

After looking at him for a while, Shu You couldn’t help but smile awkwardly and said, “Uh, the point is… you understand, right?”

He raised his hands obediently and swore, “I’m not leaving, and there’s no one else.”

Ling Mingxu snorted coldly but didn’t say anything.

His expression was strange and complicated, and Shu You couldn’t understand it. He just felt cold.

After a while, Ling Mingxu withdrew his gaze and said, “You seem to have changed a lot.”

He didn’t have a clear memory of Shu You, as time had blurred his memory like frosted glass, but it didn’t seem like he had changed that much…

Shu You straightened his chest and raised his head, “I’ve turned over a new leaf and become a new person.”

Ling Mingxu gritted his teeth.

Forget it, it doesn’t matter.

He took a deep breath and decided to eliminate any distractions. He said calmly, “You should go back to sleep.”

Shu You: Huh?

It was a good thing, but…

But he had already brought his bedding over…

Well, this was even better.

Shu You picked up the pillow and dragged the suitcase towards the guest room. Before leaving Lin Mingxu’s bedroom, his phone suddenly rang – it was a call in the middle of the night.

With both hands full, Shu You fumbled to answer the phone, and accidentally turned on the speaker. Loud noise came out of the phone, as if it was in a crowded dance hall. Someone’s voice was too loud and there was an echo on this end: “Hello! Shu You?”

“The reservists that you asked me to introduce you to, Zhou Shao, Li Shao, Zhao Shao…and also Mr. Wang, are all here. Will you come over and meet them?”

Shu You: …

His scalp exploded. He immediately hung up the phone, turned and pounced on the bed, squeezing out a flattering smile, avoiding eye contact with Lin Mingxu.

“Um…”

“I’m not going anywhere tonight! I’m going to sleep on this bed!”