He is Too Stingy, This Sand Sculpture Cannon Fodder

Like a dragonfly touching the water,

Shu You widened his eyes, shocked to the point that his fur stood on end. “Lin Lin Lin Lin… It wasn’t intentional!”

With saliva marks on his face, Lin Mingxu remained expressionless and said, “Are you still hiccuping now?”

“Huh?”

Shu You carefully checked and realized that he wasn’t hiccuping anymore!

So…

Provoking Lin Mingxu was scarier than hiccuping!

Once Shu You understood this, he sincerely respected Lin Mingxu.

The car started again and drove back home. Shu You felt guilty and awkwardly said, “Lin Mingxu, should I help you wipe it off?”

Even though the car’s air conditioning was on…

…It’s almost dry.

But there were still some marks left.

Lin Mingxu didn’t say anything, just lightly glanced at him.

That glance was more powerful than words, making Shu You even more nervous. “Boyfriend, you…”

His gaze wandered, lingering on Lin Mingxu’s cheeks and lips. Not knowing if his gaze was too intense, Lin Mingxu furrowed his brows slightly and looked at him. “Is there something on my face?”

“No, nothing.”

Shu You startled and blurted out, “Just a tooth mark.”

Lin Mingxu:…

No wonder it was a bit sore earlier.

Since he was driving, Lin Mingxu didn’t examine it closely. But Shuyou felt guilty and couldn’t help adding, “Actually, you can’t see it if you don’t look closely.”

Lin Mingxu raised an eyebrow, “The lights weren’t on.”

“Huh?”

Shu You looked confused.

“…If what you said is true, even if you look closely now, you shouldn’t be able to see it.”

Shu You: “…Let me think for a moment.”

He pondered for a moment and suddenly realized, “Oh, so that’s what you mean!”

Shu You quickly changed his statement, “That means you can’t see it no matter how you look.”

Lin Mingxu remained silent, “Then how did you see it?”

“I…”

Shu You was about to say that he bumped his tooth earlier, but for some reason, he stopped himself and awkwardly squeezed out, “A feeling.”

Lin Mingxu’s expression was subtle, “Feelings can be wrong.”

“Not possible.”

Shu You insisted, “My feelings are very accurate.”

“There was a time when I went out to buy groceries,” he began telling a story, “I had a feeling that something was off at home, and I felt anxious as if something important was being lost, and it made me very uncomfortable.”

“Oh?”

Lin Mingxu didn’t confirm or deny it, “What happened next?”

“Later, when I returned home, I found out that indeed a lamp in the house was left on for several hours!”

“That must have wasted a lot of electricity!”

Lin Mingxu: …Well, that’s very much like you, Shu You.

The car was already parked in the residential area’s parking space. The two of them got out of the car and returned home. Lin Mingxu finally got to see his own face.

As he expected, it wasn’t serious. It would disappear completely after a good night’s sleep.

But as soon as he stepped out of the bathroom, Shu You rushed over in a hurry, “Let me see, let me see!”

The young man had a very concerned expression, his eyebrows lightly furrowed, looking worried as if Lin Mingxu had not just received a tooth mark on his cheek but had suffered some major injury.

Lin Mingxu paused for

a moment and couldn’t help but ask, “You seem very concerned about my face.”

“Yeah!”

Shu You thought to himself, “Lin Mingxu’s face is so handsome. What if he ends up with some scars that make the protagonist dislike him?”

Moreover, throughout history, there has never been a male protagonist with a tooth mark on his face.

But Lin Mingxu remembered some of Shu You’s previous words. His eyes darkened slightly, and then he walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, saying, “Take a look.”

Shu You immediately bent down and leaned in to examine carefully.

As he looked, he forgot about the tooth mark, and his mind was filled with one thought: Lin Mingxu is really good-looking.

Not only is he elegant, despite appearing a bit aloof, there’s an indescribable nobility about him, a sign that he comes from a privileged background.

Shu You had always envied people like him—they have everything, lacking nothing. They are the heavens’ favored ones, born with exceptional qualities.

…They are shining existences.

As he kept looking, he absentmindedly drifted away, not even noticing the change in Lin Mingxu’s gaze.

Lin Mingxu’s eyes grew deeper.

From Lin Mingxu’s perspective, with the handsome youth so close, with his delicate, fluttering eyelashes just within reach, it felt as if he could reach out and embrace him, firmly capturing him.

This is Shu You.

…As soon as these four words appeared, they flickered and vanished.

In their place, a new line emerged.

It’s different now.

Lin Mingxu isn’t made of wood or cold stone; he can naturally perceive those subtle changes.

Like the incident just now, if it were the old Shu You, he would have only felt disgusted.

But now…

Lin Mingxu took a deep breath. “Shu You.”

Shu You reflexively responded, “Wait, I haven’t finished looking…”

Lin Mingxu: “…”

He narrowed his eyes and suddenly asked, “Do you really like my face?”

“It’s, it’s not bad…” Shu You shyly replied, “After all, I love everything about you.”

And the face is definitely one of your major advantages.

Lin Mingxu furrowed his brow. He felt like something was off with that response.

But Shu You had said similar things so many times that he had grown accustomed to them, turning a deaf ear.

Lin Mingxu suppressed the complex emotions in his heart—some things had emerged like sprouting bamboo shoots, poking their heads out and demanding his attention.

Reluctantly, Shu You stood up, no longer looking at Lin Mingxu’s face.

He absentmindedly turned to wash up, and while brushing his teeth, he contemplated one thing: “Ah, from now on, I won’t be able to see Lin Mingxu’s handsome face anymore. Will I regret it?”

…But compared to freedom and life, a handsome face is definitely of secondary importance.

Shu You’s life goal remains the same: to earn enough money and live a laid-back life, being a homebody. That has never changed.

After finishing his bedtime routine and lying down on the bed, before he could say anything, Lin Mingxu calmly said, “Goodnight.”

Shu You replied, “Mhmm, goodnight!”

In the blink of an eye, more than half a month had passed.

Shu You now had stable performances two to three times a week, and his bank account was filling up abundantly.

With more money, a sense of security emerged. Shu You even dared to treat himself to seasonal new drinks on his way home.

On Friday evening, he happily carried two cups of milk tea home, only to find that there was no one there.

Hadn’t Lin Mingxu come back yet?

Since the company got back on track, Lin Mingxu had become busier and busier. Sometimes, Shu You wouldn’t see him all day long—Lin Mingxu would have already left in the morning, and by the time he returned in the evening, Lin Mingxu still hadn’t come back.

Although Lin Mingxu had the ability and talent, it took a lot of effort to go from the peak to the valley and climb back up. Shu You understood this very well.

He sat alone on the sofa, biting the straw, hesitating whether to send a message to Lin Mingxu to express his concern.

…Mainly to ask if he had eaten dinner, and also because Shu You himself was a little hungry.

His phone was still in his hand when it suddenly buzzed. Shu You looked down and saw that it was Wu Youzhe.

Wu Youzhe had been busy lately too.

As Shu You’s manager, Wu Youzhe couldn’t afford to fall behind as Shu You’s career was thriving.

He not only helped him make connections and find resources, but his phone was also constantly buzzing with calls. Shu You pressed the answer button and unsurprisingly heard the excited voice from the other side, “Shu You!”

“Brother Wu!”

“Shu You!”

“Brother Wu!”

“Shu-“

Wu Youzhe suddenly snapped back to reality, cautiously saying, “Your boyfriend isn’t home, right?”

“No, he hasn’t come home yet.”

Shu You took a sip of milk tea, rinsed his mouth, and the straw made a sound between his teeth. “He’s busy with work, probably has some social engagements.”

“Social engagements!”

Wu Youzhe immediately imagined a magnificent image of someone busy and dedicated to their career—just like he used to be.

At the same time, he couldn’t help but ask, “Shu You, how long has it been like this for him?”

“It’s been a while.”

Shu You carefully recalled and realized that they hadn’t had a meal together for four or five days.

If it were any other couple, they might have overthought the situation, but Shu You was easy-going and didn’t think in that direction at all.

A few thoughts crossed Wu Youzhe’s mind, but he only managed to say one thing, “Shu You, you’ve been working hard…”

Shu You didn’t hesitate and replied, “Yeah, I can only sleep for ten hours a day now, and I don’t dare to cook too much food, afraid of wasting ingredients by eating alone.”

Wu Youzhe thought to himself, “That doesn’t sound right.”

But the important thing was the main matter, so he quickly said to Shu You, “I’ve arranged a variety show appearance for you.”

“Another variety show?”

Shu You remembered the last variety show, which not only brought him a service fee but also a comfortable Simmons mattress. It was so comfortable lying on it.

He became interested and said, “Did the director also like my face this time?”

“No.”

Wu Youzhe suspiciously paused for a second, “He liked your variety show talent.” He tried to be funny.

“That’s fine too.”

Shu You thought to himself, “Isn’t that my talent?”

The feeling of being recognized was good.

“It’s also a business trip this time.”

Wu Youzhe continued when he saw Shu You’s agreement, “We’re going to a seaside city for a week.”

“To the seaside!”

As soon as Shu You heard that word, he immediately nodded and said, “I’m going!”

… An hour later, Lin Mingxu returned home and found that the kitchen door was open, and the aroma wafted through the air.

He suddenly realized that he had been busy with work, working overtime until now, and hadn’t had dinner yet.

Lin Mingxu took off his coat and unconsciously walked into the kitchen. Shu You noticed something and turned his head, smiling at him, “You’re back?”

“…Hmm.”

Lin Mingxu said calmly, “Haven’t you had dinner?”

“I already ate.”

Shu You, seeing that it was Lin Mingxu, refocused his attention on the pot and answered while stirring, “Isn’t this just a late-night snack for you?”

He pointed to the table outside and said, “There’s bubble tea there, a new flavor for autumn and winter this year. Give it a try?”

Lin Mingxu didn’t like sweet things and had never tried bubble tea.

The refusal was on the tip of his tongue, but he didn’t say it. However, his hand moved involuntarily and picked up the bubble tea.

… Then he paused and asked, “Is the bubble tea shop running a promotion?”

“Huh?”

Shu You was surprised and turned his head, “How did you know?”

Lin Mingxu: “…”

Shu You realized it and smiled awkwardly, “Ah, even if they’re running a promotion, it’s because they thought of you, right?”

He skillfully said, “Otherwise, am I the kind of person who wastes food and insists on drinking two cups of bubble tea alone?”

Lin Mingxu’s mouth twitched, “You could be.”

Shu You: !!!

Uh-oh, it’s not easy to fool Lin Mingxu now.

He nervously continued to argue, “Even if that’s the case, I still gave you the bubble tea, right?”

The warm atmosphere from when he entered the house was completely gone. Lin Mingxu put down the bubble tea with mixed feelings. Shu You noticed and felt even more guilty. He cleared his throat and quickly brought the late-night snack, saying, “How about trying this?”

Lin Mingxu had only casually eaten something around noon, so he was really hungry now. Shu You made beef soup. The aroma filled the air, and the warm soup flowed down his throat, instantly soothing his body and mind.

After finishing the late-night snack, Lin Mingxu… still picked up the bubble

tea.

When Shu You finished washing the dishes and came out of the kitchen, he saw an empty plastic cup in the trash can.

He couldn’t help but chuckle and wondered which bubble tea shop was having a buy-one-get-one-free promotion lately. Then he hummed a song and went to take a shower. After showering, Shu You lay on the big bed, stretched, and kicked his legs.

Lin Mingxu came in, and Shu You casually said, “Lin Mingxu, I’ll be going on another business trip the day after tomorrow.”

“Where are you going?”

“Well…”

Shu You recalled, “To Bin Hai City.”

He emphasized, “This time it will be for a whole week!”

Lin Mingxu eagerly looked at him and asked, “Will you miss me?”

“Last time, I only went for a day and a night, and it seemed like you didn’t miss me that much.”

Lin Mingxu recalled the events and consequences of the last day and night, and any trace of emotions quickly disappeared.

He dryly replied, “Oh.”

“Oh?”

Shu You’s gaze instantly changed, “What do you mean by ‘oh,’ Lin Mingxu?”

“I’ll be gone for a whole seven days this time! A whole week!”

“God took seven days to create the world.”

Lin Mingxu said expressionlessly, “Pangu1Pangu is a primordial being who is said to have created the world by separating yin and yang and forming the earth and sky. used one strike to open the heavens.”

… It means that the Western gods aren’t good enough.

Shu You: ?????