He is Too Stingy, This Sand Sculpture Cannon Fodder

“Give me a kiss, okay?”

Shu You was taken aback.

The man’s eyes were deep and dim, but they reflected his figure with clarity, as if Shuyu was his entire focus, the only thing he cared about in that moment.

It could easily give the impression that they were an intimate couple, engaged in the most natural and expected act in the world.

Shu You’s heartbeat skipped involuntarily.

He was almost entranced by the situation, almost believing it to be true, almost succumbing to it.

Then a fragile thread of sanity tightened, pulling at the last ounce of rationality.

He couldn’t do it.

He even doubted if he had misheard.

But after the man finished speaking, he calmly sat beside Shu You, not saying another word, just looking at him.

The implication was already clear.

“L-Lin, Lin Mingxu.”

Shu You stuttered, “C-Can we…”

“Shu You.”

Lin Mingxu interrupted his tangled words, straightforwardly stating, “You are my boyfriend, right?”

“Y-Yes.”

“You said you love me, right?”

“Y-Yes.”

“So…” Lin Mingxu didn’t move his body but his words slowly cornered him, his deep gaze fixated on Shu You, his voice gradually revealing a subtle restraint, “Why can’t we have a kiss?”

A kiss.

He even used that word.

Shu You had an instinctive feeling that the current Lin Mingxu was somewhat dangerous.

The man’s deep eyes stared at him intensely, seemingly not wanting to miss any slight change in him. Shu You swallowed nervously and struggled to say, “Well… I guess we could.”

Lin Mingxu raised an eyebrow.

He remained still, like a graceful sculpture without words. Shu You pursed his lips, thinking that it would be better if he really were a sculpture; then he wouldn’t have to think so much.

The young man gradually approached.

There was something thick in the air, stirring. Shu You got closer and closer, and in Lin Mingxu’s dark pupils, his figure filled the entire view.

Shu You enlarged in his vision, and also in his pupils.

Lin Mingxu’s breathing involuntarily slowed down, and only he knew the complex emotions he was experiencing.

It was like a huge pattern made up of ten thousand dominoes. Now the dominoes had fallen, ten thousand pieces tumbling and tumbling, but one person had to stand them up again, put them away, and rearrange them into another pattern.

Another pattern that was better and more beautiful.

So the person arranging the dominoes was excited and full of anticipation, patiently hoping for a more beautiful scene.

Lin Mingxu’s fingers involuntarily curled and intertwined.

The young man’s lips, as they approached, looked slightly thin, red, with a hint of moisture, and carried the fragrance of milk tea in the winter. Shu You got closer and closer, and a second felt as long as an hour, as if a day had passed.

Then it froze in front of him.

Their lips met.

Shu You was tense, his limbs paralyzed, not knowing which rhythm to use for his breathing.

But his lips were soft.

His heart was soft too.

So as soon as they touched, he didn’t dare to linger too long, afraid of realizing his own softness.

But in the next second, Lin Mingxu suddenly reached out and firmly pulled him into an embrace.

And then…

As if merging into one, he held him tightly, deeply, and forcefully pressed his lips against Shuyu’s.

Shu You’s mind exploded.

Fireworks burst open.

Lin Mingxu’s lips were slightly dry.

But there was a pleasant scent of milk tea.

The man’s strong arms held him tightly, so tightly that Shu You couldn’t break free. The other hand restrained his movements, making it impossible for him to retreat.

Lips and tongues were still entangled, probing and pulling back in a half-coerced, half-submissive manner.

It seemed endless, without a clear endpoint, blurring the reasons behind it.

Shu You’s face turned red, his ears flushed, and his lips even redder, resembling a ripe tomato.

One minute or three minutes, three minutes or ten minutes.

Finally, their lips parted.

Shu You hurriedly stepped back, “Lin, Lin Mingxu, I’ve had too much milk tea. I need to use the restroom.”

His messy hair on top of his head swayed as he turned around and dashed away, leaving behind the sound of a squeaky door.

Lin Mingxu remained silent.

Warm water should be simmered slowly, but he was feeling a bit impatient.

However, when there’s an opportunity, of course, one should seize it.

The man’s expression darkened, his fingers intertwined once again. His gaze shifted and landed on the coffee table.

There, Shu You had just opened a decoration brochure, and it stopped at a particular page.

It wasn’t a decoration rendering, but a promotional image of a company office.

Lin Mingxu furrowed his brow slightly.

Shu You didn’t want to renovate, resisting the idea of moving.

Why?

Shu You rushed into the bathroom, turned on the faucet, and splashed water on his face to cool down.

His movements were swift because he feared that if he didn’t act quickly, he would be cooked.

Finally, cold water turned his flushed face into a pale one. Shu You wiped his hair and stared at himself in the mirror with sharp eyes.

But the person in the mirror had an indescribable feeling in the corners of their eyes and brows.

Like a bud on the treetop in spring, waiting to bloom.

Shu You muttered to himself, “Oh no, oh no.”

Is Lin Mingxu poisonous? He felt like he was poisoned, that something was off everywhere.

He quickly washed his face again, causing the corners of his eyes to redden. He almost washed his face raw.

At that moment, the cleaning aunt entered, seeing the water all over the sink.

But it wasn’t the same person as before, the one with a hidden identity.

The cleaning aunt assessed the situation, her gaze quickly fixating on him, a clear questioning in her eyes.

Shu You jolted, quickly forcing a smile. “I’ll clean it up.”

When he was doing his job well, he wouldn’t think about those messy things.

Shu You immediately grabbed the nearby cloth, mop, and detergent.

Ten minutes later, the cleaning aunt entered again, glaring at him. “Young man.”

Shu You responded, “Uh?”

The cleaning aunt’s tone wasn’t friendly. “Do you know Director Wang from the logistics department?”

Shu You replied, “I don’t know.”

“Then do you know Manager Song from the human resources department?”

Shu You answered, “I don’t know them either.”

The cleaning aunt’s expression relaxed as she snatched the mop from his hand and rolled her eyes. “You don’t know them, yet you’re snatching my job.”

“Let me tell you, even if you clean so thoroughly, this floor doesn’t fall under my jurisdiction.”

Shu You muttered to himself.

The cleaning work awakened his familiar memories, and he accidentally did too much.

He walked out of the restroom dejectedly.

It was almost time to clock out, and people in the office were gradually leaving. Shu You, on the contrary, went against the flow and returned to Lin Mingxu’s office.

As he stood at the door, his footsteps halted.

Go in.

Don’t go in.

Go in.

Don’t go in.

A battle raged in his mind, as the black and white figures clashed violently, sparking and fighting, a life-or-death struggle.

Before the winner could be determined, the office door opened with a soft sound.

Lin Mingxu had already put on his coat, holding Shu You’s hat and scarf in his hand.

The hat and scarf were both light-colored and fluffy.

It made the man appear anything but aloof, carrying an indescribable meaning instead.

Shu You couldn’t put it into words, but his heartbeat skipped a beat.

Seeing Shu You at the door, a hint of understanding flashed in Lin Mingxu’s eyes. “You’re back.”

“Yeah.”

Shu You’s gaze evaded, stammering, “There were quite a few people in the restroom today.”

Lin Mingxu raised an eyebrow. “There are still many people here after work.”

“Right.”

Shu You confidently said, “Paid slacking off, everyone is responsible. Starting with using company restrooms.”

Lin Mingxu remained silent.

He would make the HR department consider curbing this improper trend.

Side by side, they walked towards the elevator.

At this moment, the company was also getting off work, and everyone was slowly leaving. But they were walking slowly because the boss was in front.

As they walked, they could hear the conversation between the boss and his boyfriend. Everyone exchanged a knowing glance and perked up their ears.

“Why is your bangs so wet?”

“Uh, I washed my face along the way and accidentally got it wet.”

“Then put on your hat. It will be windy outside.”

“It’s fine. I heard that alternating between hot and cold helps with hair loss.”

“Why do you want to lose your hair?”

“If I lose my hair, the water won’t wet my bangs when I wash my face in the future.”

Lin Mingxu was speechless, but he caught sight of people behind them stifling their laughter. He raised an eyebrow. “Why aren’t you leaving?”

“We’re leaving, we’re leaving. We’ll leave right away.”

The group of onlookers quickly ran away.

Shu You’s face turned red. “Did Lin Mingxu and the others hear us?”

“They probably did.”

Lin Mingxu shrugged it off. “It doesn’t matter if they heard.”

But Shu You couldn’t help feeling embarrassed for some reason. He muttered in a low voice, “Doesn’t it have any impact on you if they hear?”

“No.”

Lin Mingxu calmly said, “It will only reinforce the stereotype of you being a talk show actor.”

Shu You fell silent.

The reasoning sounded logical and well-founded.

In the blink of an eye, they reached the underground parking lot. Shu You sat in the passenger seat, suddenly realizing something.

The car was a closed space.

It was only him and Lin Mingxu.

As the car door closed…

No, no, no. What was he thinking? Lin Mingxu wouldn’t do anything in the car.

The car started, and Lin Mingxu focused on driving. Shu You turned his head to look out the window, contemplating what to cook for dinner tonight.

At the exit of the parking lot, someone was arguing with a security guard, and their voices were getting loud.

Shu You couldn’t help but look over and saw a slender and tall young man holding a stack of documents, eagerly speaking to the security guard.

With just a quick glance, the person seemed good-looking.

The kind of outstanding appearance that could be seen at a glance among ordinary people.

Shu You didn’t think much of it and quickly looked away, continuing to think about the ingredients left in the refrigerator at home.

Radish, carrot, cabbage, baby bok choy. Decision made, they would have sweet and sour spare ribs for dinner tonight.

Thirty minutes later, the car entered the small residential area where they rented a place and parked downstairs. Shu You snapped out of his thoughts and blinked.

He was about to get out of the car when Lin Mingxu spoke up, “Shu You.”

Shu You instinctively turned to look at him. “What’s wrong?”

The setting sun was gradually descending, and the dim yellow light in the car made the man’s handsome face appear blurred. In the quiet stillness, Lin Mingxu suddenly leaned closer and lightly touched the corner of Shu You’s lips.

A very gentle kiss.

Completely different from the one in the afternoon.

But despite its gentle nature, it intensified Shu You’s heartbeat several times over.

Shu You froze in place, and Lin Mingxu’s eyes were full of smiles. He softly said, “It’s nothing. I just wanted to kiss my boyfriend.”

It’s nothing.

Just wanted to kiss.

My boyfriend.

Three parts of a sentence that hit Shu You three times, leaving his mind buzzing and blank.

Shu You “…”

It’s over, it’s over. He was certain now.

Lin Mingxu was truly toxic.