How to Tame a God and the Lucky Beasts-Chapter 165 - 166: Too Overweight

"Knock, knock, knock."

The sound of knocking startled Ruan Xingwen, who was lying in bed in a large ’X’ shape trying to play dead. He suddenly bounced up from the bed.

"Who is it?"

"It’s me, Xingxing."

The sound, too familiar to be mistaken, passed through the door and reached Ruan Xingwen’s ears, causing his face to warm up.

Even though he had time to buffer his emotions, hearing Yu Xiaozhe’s voice still made Ruan Xingwen embarrassed.

"Um, well, Brother Ze, just hang on a moment, I’ll be right there."

With a click, the door slowly opens, revealing Ruan Xingwen’s slightly flushed little head, "Come in, Brother Ze."

"Hmm."

Yu Xiaozhe entered naturally, as if nothing had happened last night.

Although Ruan Xingwen knew it was impossible, he had to admit that Yu Xiaozhe’s behavior relieved him.

After what happened last night, Ruan Xingwen truly didn’t know how to face Yu Xiaozhe.

Might as well pretend nothing happened, he still had the excuse of being blackout drunk!

I’m so clever!

Ruan Xingwen praised himself in his mind for his shrewdness.

Little did he know that Yu Xiaozhe had already seen through his disguise, but out of concern for his thin skin, did not expose it. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

There’s plenty of time, no rush.

Watching Yu Xiaozhe sit on the chair behind the desk, Ruan Xingwen was a bit puzzled, looking at his phone; it was only six fifteen.

Starting work so early? Indeed, the more capable a person, the greater the responsibility!

"Brother Ze, are you starting work? Am I bothering you?"

"Why don’t I wash up and head back to Binhu Bay."

The crew of "Different Paths" informed him to join the day after tomorrow, so these two days he had to study the script again, and Director Wang said he was "much fatter" than Yang Xiaotu in the drama...

Much fatter...

When he heard this news, Ruan Xingwen incredulously looked at himself and then at Director Wang who said this.

Director Wang, acting like someone who has been through it all, understood Ruan Xingwen’s meaning.

Though Ruan Xingwen was not even remotely associated with the word ’fat,’ but Yang Xiaotu’s image had to be even thinner, matched with slightly pale makeup, more aligned with the scrawny character in the script.

Thus, the "much fatter" Ruan Xingwen was sternly ordered by Zhang He to strictly follow the "diet" regimen these days.

So Ruan Xingwen didn’t feel very hungry, could endure it for a while. Now, he should retreat to his new house for seclusion, while also taking a look at Ruan Xiaoqi whom he entrusted to Zhang He.

Poor Xiaoqi is now already in the position of being incidental.

Yu Xiaozhe stood up after hearing Ruan Xingwen’s words.

Ruan Xingwen looked at Yu Xiaozhe bewilderedly, eyes filled with questions.

Seeing Ruan Xingwen tilting his head in confusion, Yu Xiaozhe’s expression softened further.

Indeed, the saying "love is blind" is true.

Even with Ruan Xingwen’s messy hair and not having washed up, in Yu Xiaozhe’s eyes, he’s still irresistibly cute.

"I’ll head there too, together."

Hmm?

Ruan Xingwen pointed to the computer screen still lit on the desk, puzzled, asking:

"But, aren’t you going to work, Brother Ze?"

These days, Yu Xiaozhe has been busy handling the online trending topics and his own matters; his work must have piled up quite a bit.

Otherwise, why get up so early to work?

Thinking about this, Ruan Xingwen suddenly felt a bit useless.

Far from helping Yu Xiaozhe, he’s added quite a bit of trouble for him instead.

And last night...

Stop! You don’t remember what happened last night!

Yu Xiaozhe noticed Ruan Xingwen’s cheeks turning red again, somewhat inexplicably.

Could it really be the age gap causing a disconnect?

Why can’t he keep up with Xingxing’s thought process...

"There’s nothing urgent, the company’s got people handling it."

Yu Xiaozhe simply explained.

Indeed, the company hired top-notch managers at high costs, if they weren’t capable, how could they justify the hefty salaries Yu Xiaozhe paid them?

As for why Yu Xiaozhe got up so early, he hadn’t slept at all.

After handling urgent files last night, Yu Xiaozhe still didn’t feel sleepy.

Looking at Ruan Xingwen sleeping soundly on the bed, he suddenly got an idea to search for past programs and film groups Ruan Xingwen had participated in.

The result was naturally insignificant.

Sufficient to show the kind of life Ruan Xingwen had before.

No longer dwelling on these thoughts, Yu Xiaozhe is a man of action.

Having just said he’d head home together, Yu Xiaozhe quickly grabbed coats for himself and Ruan Xingwen, skillfully helping Ruan Xingwen put his on, ready to set off.

"Hey! Wait, Brother Ze, I haven’t washed up yet!"

Ruan Xingwen hurriedly stopped Yu Xiaozhe, dashed into the bathroom to wash up.

Boy’s morning routines are usually simple, and Ruan Xingwen naturally followed suit, done after brushing teeth and washing his face, it didn’t take ten minutes.

Afraid Yu Xiaozhe would get impatient, Ruan Xingwen hurriedly wiped the water off his face and came out of the bathroom, with droplets inadvertently caught on his hair while washing.

Because last night was a surprise event, he hadn’t brought his skincare cosmetics, so Ruan Xingwen prepared to go back bare-faced with Yu Xiaozhe.

Fortunately, Yu Xiaozhe worried the autumn wind would hit Ruan Xingwen’s face harshly, somehow found a scarf from somewhere, pulled Ruan Xingwen over to help wrap it around.

With a scarf around his neck and fairly thick clothing, only a small bit of his fair earlobes exposed, causing Yu Xiaozhe to feel a twinge in his heart.

The index finger casually brushed against Ruan Xingwen’s exposed earlobe, witnessing it turning instantly red after his touch, Yu Xiaozhe felt his mouth dry, unconsciously swallowing.

Ruan Xingwen sneaked to dodge away from Yu Xiaozhe’s direction, pretending not to notice, "Thanks, Brother Ze! Let’s go!"

One feigned casualness, one feigned obliviousness, both quietly understood.

The two left under Xing Yue manager’s gaze.

Passing by a breakfast shop again, Ruan Xingwen swallowed.

Not noticing his longing gaze at the shop owner, but Yu Xiaozhe did.

The car gradually pulled to the roadside, precisely at a spot near a breakfast shop.

Ruan Xingwen looked at Yu Xiaozhe puzzled.

Yu Xiaozhe simply asked, "What do you want to eat?" while undoing his seatbelt, and wearing his mask.

Ruan Xingwen glanced at Yu Xiaozhe, then at the enticing aroma of the food...

Reluctantly swallowing, still trying to comply with Zhang Hexia’s orders, "Uh... Brother Ze, I’m not hungry, let’s hurry back!"

If they didn’t leave soon, he really couldn’t resist.

As soon as he finished speaking, his stomach protesting betrayed him.

"Gurgle, gurgle..."

"..."

"..."

"Hahaha~"

Yu Xiaozhe chuckled softly, ignoring Ruan Xingwen’s flushed cheeks, directly opened the car door, "I’ll just grab something, choose what you like to eat."

As the car door closed, silence fell again inside.

Ruan Xingwen annoyedly held his flushed face.

"Wow, must it be this way! So embarrassing!"

Quickly, Yu Xiaozhe returned to the car holding several takeout bags.

Even these few steps drew attention from passersby due to his remarkable height and aura.

Luckily, it was a busy time for everyone; no one paid too much mind, avoiding unnecessary trouble.