Chapter 1234: Millennium Love Story 39

In 2002, the year that sparked a nationwide fitness craze, Jing Shi and Shanghai led the way, fitness establishments sprang up everywhere, and the buzzword "annual pass" also became hot in all major first-tier cities.

Of course, Jin Chen had no intention of getting a membership; he secretly thought about moving some interesting equipment into his home gym.

Annual pass!

This meant that for a whole year he'd have to accompany his wife to the gym every now and then; fitness attire wasn't yet common, and it wasn't unusual to work out shirtless when one got into it.

That's not good.

Besides, his wife often develops new hobbies on a whim, so the annual pass would surely go to waste.

【The second reason is a bit far-fetched.】

0731 hehe laughed.

Jin Chen and Chen Zhu changed into their workout clothes, then casually picked a gym near their home.

Inside, it was bustling; two radios played energetic disco music that got the blood pumping.

Jin Chen never left Chen Zhu's side, copying whatever exercise he did, occasionally handing him water and wiping his sweat; passersby couldn't help but remark.

"Oh, look at how obedient that little brother is!"

"He's just being lazy; I'll try it next time."

"Yeah, he's just a youngster."

Chen Zhu couldn't help laughing and nearly choked.

Jin Chen: "……"

He gritted his teeth, gulped down a mouthful of light salt water, jumped up to grab the bar, and did nonstop pull‑ups, causing the other gym‑goers to glance askance.

At first glance, "Wow, this handsome young guy looks like a star!"

After waiting a moment and looking again,

No way! How can he not stop?

How many has he done? I've lost count—I only know I've rested three rounds already! This guy's gone over to lift weights!

The girls doing aerobics in the corner also kept glancing over, trying to match his face to every TV star they knew, but none fit.

So since he's just an ordinary person, they figured they had a chance!

As Jin Chen attracted more and more attention, the person whose expression grew increasingly stern turned out to be Chen Zhu.

Even someone came up to him and said, "Brother, is this handsome young guy your brother? Give me his contact info; let's arrange a run together another day."

Chen Zhu turned to look; "Well, a thin young man, probably from the neighboring university."

"……He has no contact information."

Chen Zhu responded while secretly making a decision in his heart.

From now on we'll just work out at home; that's fine.

At worst we'll invite Zhang Zhu and the others to join us.

"Ah… no contact info, then how about this, Brother? I'm a student from the neighboring university; your place probably isn't far—just give me the address."

The young man really thought Jin Chen was his type; upon closer look, this brother wasn't bad either—it's just… he feels… too gentle, a bit of a mismatch.

Chen Zhu finally turned his gaze back to him, his warm smile gaining a few deeper notes: "I'll pass the word to my boyfriend for you."

"You……."

"Boyfriend!"

The young man's eyes went dark, and he started stammering.

"Sorry, sorry! I… I was just talking nonsense, Brother… no, this sir, please don't take offense."

Chen Zhu watched the young man leave, when suddenly an arm slipped around his neck and Jin Chen's amused voice came from beside him.

"Brother, why aren't you working out?"

Chen Zhu: "……"

He turned, pinched Jin Chen's earlobe and twisted it, saying, "You did that on purpose."

Usually at home, aside from certain… intimate exercises, he'd cling to him after just a few steps.

But here he's full of energy, running and lifting weights without stopping.

"I'm being wronged—I haven't done anything."

Jin Chen wiped his sweat and muttered, "But honey, there are lots of people using the equipment here; it's not as clean as at home."

That counts as personally giving Chen Zhu a way out.

Chen Zhu gave a light cough and said, "Then… let's not come tomorrow; you'll work out with me at home."

Understood!

Jin Chen's goal achieved, he skipped happily, humming a tune as he accompanied his wife onto the treadmill.

The treadmill is closest to the main gate, so anyone coming or going can see it clearly.

After a while of running, Jin Chen caught sight of Li Shao entering the door in his peripheral vision; he didn't mind, glanced at the man intimately close to Li Shao, then looked away.

"Ah!"

On the contrary, Li Shao jumped in surprise, never expecting to see Jin Chen and Chen Zhu here.

His low exclamation made the man beside him sense something off, and he grew suspicious.

"Do you know each other?"

Just then a pair finished their set and stepped off the machines at the same time; Chen Zhu said nothing, while Jin Chen replied, "We don't know each other."

"I came out to work out with my partner; please don't mistake this classmate for someone else."

After a few months, Jin Chen feared that Li Shao's appearance would affect Chen Zhu's mood, so he simply stopped pursuing past matters—never expecting to run into him again.

"Ah… you're a couple too."

Lu Jia visibly relaxed, his doubtful gaze gone, replaced by a feeling of having found a kindred spirit.

What a coincidence, we've been together for four years too.

Jin Chen: "... ah?"

He and the equally surprised Chen Zhu exchanged a glance, then looked at Li Shao: "You two have been together for four years?"

Awesome, protagonist shou!

Li Shao panicked, afraid Jin Chen would expose Zhao Weifang's matter, immediately grabbed Lu Jia to go inside, but before he could speak, Lu Jia just continued.

Yeah, we just had a fight a few months ago; if I hadn't later won the lottery, we might not have been able to reconcile.

Lu Jia's heart was of course sweet, also somewhat showing off; after all, in this circle, being together for four years is rare.

Ah... that's indeed quite interesting.

Jin Chen again glanced at Li Shao, eyes full of mockery.

Li Shao closed his eyes, forced a smile, and pulled Lu Jia inside.

It's my fault, you still want to get a card, right? Let's hurry in.

After distancing from Jin Chen and the other, Li Shao finally breathed a deep sigh, watching Lu Jia handle the card with the coach, lowered his eyes silently.

Hiding from family and being with Lu Jia for several years is true, arguing and breaking up is also true, but Lu Jia lacks ambition; if he continues... maybe he'll have to rely on him to support.

Precisely because of this contrast, meeting Zhao Weifang in town attracted one to his completely different self; if... the Zhaolong incident hadn't happened, maybe they wouldn't have broken up.

Just didn't expect that after returning, Lu Jia happened to win the lottery, a considerable sum, and after some back and forth they got back together.

He has feelings for both, but just wants to find the best lover.

Li Shao comforted himself, his earlier nervousness easing.

【Hehe, Host! Tell you an interesting piece of news!】

I hadn't paid attention to the protagonist's 0731 for a long time; when I went to look again, I was shocked.

【Protagonist gong Zhao Weifang came to Jing Shi to look for someone! He knows Li Shao's school, probably will find him soon.】

Jin Chen's eyebrows slightly raised, full of interest.

Originally didn't want to manage the protagonist's affairs, but these two are really restless, so it saves him from having to intervene further.