Chapter 1223: Millennium Love Story 28

He doesn't enjoy drag racing every evening, does he? Tonight he's riding his motorcycle, looping around this street, with a different horn mounted on the bike, riding and shouting that Zhao Weifang is a turtle bastard.

Yuan Li: ……

Zhao Weifang, angry from embarrassment, shouted, "Jin Chen! Don't go too far!"

This is going too far—I didn't ask you to go naked.

Jin Chen tapped the door frame with his finger and said leisurely, "It's not that I'm afraid Li Shao will get jealous; besides, for the sake of the townsfolk's eyes, it's better to keep clothes on."

When Li Shao's name was mentioned, both Li Shao and Zhao Weifang's expressions changed drastically; they exchanged a glance and then, in unison, looked at the bewildered Yuan Li, feeling nervous and flustered.

"Don't spout nonsense here!" Zhao Weifang hurriedly changed the subject: "It's just an apology—I fear neither heaven nor earth; could I possibly be afraid of being overheard?"

Take your leave, no need to see me out.

Jin Chen turned and went inside; shortly after he emerged again, hanging another horn on the door handle, from inside came his voice begging for a beating.

—"Zhao Weifang, Li Shao, and lackey, keep away—Zhao Weifang, Li Shao, and…"

Repeated over and over.

Just then Zhao Weifang and his two companions hadn't gone far yet; he was so angry his face turned purplish and his clenched fists cracked.

Moreover, he could hear the mocking laughter of nearby shop owners.

"Mom! Do I really have to put up with this? That bastard is too arrogant!"

Yuan Li had wanted to ask what that line about Li Shao being jealous meant, but seeing her son full of anger and distress, she could only offer comfort.

"It's fine, it's fine—your brother will be back in a few days; he does big business in Jing Shi, so if Jin Chen has influence there, your brother will surely know."

"If not, then it's still up to you to handle."

Li Shao kept following behind them, listening while walking and thinking, his fingers picking at each other.

"No, continuing like this would be very disadvantageous for him; Zhao Weifang's family is so opposed to homosexuality, if the matter were exposed who knows what would happen."

"Wait for Zhao Weifang's brother to return; if it's confirmed that Jin Chen isn't a young master from some prestigious clan, he'll leave this town and return peacefully to Jing Shi."

But Zhao Weifang…

Li Shao lifted his eyes to look at the man walking ahead of him, and sighed again.

Nearly two months of indulgence, even if intentional, was indeed enough for him to deeply remember Zhao Weifang's kindness toward him.

Although his conduct in dealing with others was somewhat reckless, but the belief that one who does not act for themselves invites heavenly punishment and earthly destruction, he himself has always held to this notion.

Lost in thought, he had already arrived home.

Li Shao entered the door; the comfortable temperature of the air conditioning let him calm down further; after hesitating a few seconds he said, "Auntie, the summer break is only about half a month left; I want to use the remaining time to study at home, so starting tomorrow I probably won't be able to come."

"However, you can rest assured; the lessons I arranged for Yu Yu are mostly finished; today just need to do a set of test papers for evaluation."

Bringing up leaving at this critical juncture really isn't a good timing, but Li Shao now just wants to minimize risk; who knows what will happen later.

Indeed, Yuan Li was a bit suspicious, didn't respond right away, slowly sat on the sofa, but also couldn't find anything wrong.

"Alright, since that way we won't waste your study time, I'll settle the final payment for you."

On the contrary, Zhao Weifang's reaction was somewhat big, even bigger than hearing Jin Chen's humiliation just now.

These days of playing hard have made him almost forget that Li Shao isn't from here; later he still has to return to Jing Shi to attend university.

Li Shao received the final payment from Yuan Li; it was a large sum, even if he were to do remedial classes in the city he wouldn't need that much.

He put it into his backpack; the outward image of a diligent student remained unchanged: "Thank you, Auntie, Yu Yu is very capable, she'll surely get into a good high school."

Which parent wouldn't love to hear praise for their child? Yuan Li immediately broke into a grin—eyes crinkled—then praised Li Shao a few more times before going back inside for a nap.

Zhao Weifang pulled Li Shao into the stairwell.

"Weifang… what are you doing!"

Li Shao, caught off guard, had his wrist gripped tightly; the sudden pain made him unable to control his tone, he glared at Zhao Weifang: "You're hurting my wrist."

"When do you plan to go back, what am I supposed to do?"

Zhao Weifang's tone grew even more stern, even reaching a ferociousness—an expression he had never shown toward Li Shao before.

He still hadn't released his hand tightly gripping Li Shao's waist, pinning him against the stairwell wall, pressing close for questioning.

"I…"

Li Shao was just about to speak when, out of the corner of his eye, he saw something flash past upstairs; he immediately panicked: "Zhao Weifang! Someone seems to be upstairs!"

"Don't fucking interrupt! The upstairs is an abandoned rooftop; besides me smoking, nobody goes up there!"

Zhao Weifang only thought he was changing the subject, his tone grew more vicious: "You never intended to distance our relationship, did you? You're just trying to frame me on purpose!"

Li Shao's attention was drawn, and he had no mind to worry whether anyone was upstairs; he choked back tears and began to feel wronged: "But I still have to study—do I have to give up my studies for you?"

"I don't want that either, but Weifang… you surely also want me to become more outstanding, right? I barely managed to get into Jing Shi; I want to make a name for myself."

Zhao Weifang hadn't said anything yet, but Li Shao's bout of crying made him swallow his words, irritably scratching his head.

Having dated so many men and women, only Li Shao gives him a different feeling; at least for now, he truly doesn't want to break up with Li Shao.

Li Shao lowered his eyes, rolled his eyeballs, then lifted his head suddenly with a choking voice: "Moreover, even if we don't break up, we can maintain a long-distance relationship until I graduate, or… you and I could go to Jing Shi together."

"Do your parents really not cut ties with you? If it's because of me and you become destitute, I'd feel uneasy in my conscience."

Zhao Weifang froze, as if he'd found a solution, then immediately said: "Exactly, I can also go to Jing Shi and do business with my brother; having a proper job, my parents might not care who I like."

"Even if… the worst case happens, I can still ask my brother for money."

During this time, he's already learned how miserable Li Shao's past life was and how many expenses university entails; he immediately assured, "Rest assured, I'll go into business and definitely have money for you to use."

Li Shao felt a surge of joy: "So even if we don't break up, you won't end up a penniless wretch, right?"

"Of course."

The two untied their knot, kissed, and the shadow at the stairwell entrance appeared again.

Chen Zhu stood on the turning platform of the final floor leading to the rooftop, half his body hidden in shadow, expressionless.

His newly bought phone aimed at them and snapped many photos.

He only came to dispose of the rope used last night; he hadn't expected to also encounter a pleasant surprise.

He still understood the principle of using his own method against him.