How to Tame a God and the Lucky Beasts-Chapter 169 - 170: Getting Ready to Set Out

Ah Ruan...

Ah Ruan...

Wow, Ruan Xingwen feels like his entire body is turning to mush!

What does Yu Xiaozhe mean by this!?

Is it that meaning he thinks it is!?

"Can I?"

Although he’s quite shy, Ruan Xingwen has to admit that he likes the way Yu Xiaozhe addresses him.

A hint of affection mixed with familiarity, something the outsiders wouldn’t perceive.

Ruan Xingwen nodded vigorously, suddenly realizing that the person on the other end of the phone couldn’t see his actions, so he cleared his throat and pretended to act calm:

"Sure, Brother Ze can call me whatever you want."

"Oh? Alright~"

Yu Xiaozhe’s voice carried a somewhat profound meaning, who knows what he was thinking.

Ruan Xingwen saw Little Yuan waving at him from outside.

"Brother Ze, is there anything else?"

The implication was that he might have something else to attend to.

As expected, Yu Xiaozhe understood his meaning.

"No, you go ahead and get busy."

"Okay~ Bye bye, Brother Ze~"

Ruan Xingwen didn’t notice at all the playful and joyful tone in his voice.

"Ah Ruan, goodbye."

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On the morning of joining the group, Ruan Xingwen woke up very early.

Just as dawn was breaking, Zhang He arrived at Ruan Xingwen’s villa with several sets of clothes.

To say several is quite vague, there were actually more than a dozen sets, and they were all packed separately after being matched.

Ruan Xingwen was in the living room at that moment, being scrutinized by Zhang He with a laser-like gaze up and down several times.

Finally, Zhang He nodded with satisfaction.

It seems the recent surprise inspections were effective, and according to Ling Lan’s report, Ruan Xingwen has lost eight pounds, which fits Director Wang’s requirements.

Zhang He selected a set of clothes from among the dozen and handed it to Ruan Xingwen.

"Wear this set."

Ruan Xingwen took the order and went back to the bedroom to change into the clothes.

When he reappeared, he received an approving glance from Zhang He.

"Indeed, Old Yu’s sense of style is reliable except when it comes to himself."

"Hmm? Did Brother Ze choose these clothes?"

Ruan Xingwen curiously looked up and asked.

Zhang He nodded, "Yeah, you didn’t know? Don’t be fooled by your Brother Ze’s usual attire of suits and ties; his taste level is actually quite high."

This was indeed unknown to Ruan Xingwen, but he was curious why Brother Ze didn’t come today?

"Sis, isn’t Brother Ze joining the group today?"

"He went yesterday, didn’t he tell you?"

Zhang He was puzzled as well.

It’s unexpected because logically, Yu Xiaozhe, that old fox, should report his own affairs to Ruan Xingwen, right?

Ruan Xingwen shook his head, "Brother Ze didn’t say."

Since that day they hung up the phone, they’ve kept in touch.

Though they live next door to each other, neither has suggested visiting the other’s house.

It’s as if whoever suggests it first would lose.

Ruan Xingwen felt their actions were incredibly childish.

In fact, Ruan Xingwen misunderstood.

Yu Xiaozhe didn’t have such thoughts.

He just... felt a little shy.

Logically, considering Yu Xiaozhe’s age, he shouldn’t be this bashful about matters of affection.

But who would expect someone who’s never had a first love to be so inexperienced!

Who hasn’t felt a little shy when falling in love!

Since that day he couldn’t help but blurt out that address, Yu Xiaozhe has felt a bit regretful, thinking he might have rushed it.

These days they’ve kept in touch, sending good morning, afternoon, and night greetings.

Or discussing what they ate today, with Ruan Xingwen complaining about difficult-to-swallow nutritional meals, or asking him about his acting skills.

They haven’t lacked conversations, but they haven’t met face to face.

Yu Xiaozhe hadn’t mentioned he would join the group a day early either.

And Zhang He thought Ruan Xingwen knew already.

"Ah, Director Wang had some investment issues to discuss with Yu Xiaozhe, which is why he went early."

Zhang He explained for Yu Xiaozhe.

But internally she was wondering: why should she help Yu Xiaozhe with his romance? She’s single too!

In fact, Ruan Xingwen didn’t think much about it; he was purely curious.

He thought Yu Xiaozhe went back early to start filming, but it turned out to be about investment.

He didn’t know much about that area, so he didn’t ask further.

Instead, he looked at the checklist Zhang He made for him of things to bring, to check if he missed anything.

After studying it carefully and confirming there were no omissions, he packed all the clothes brought by Zhang He into the prepared suitcases, and everyone headed for Su City.

Ruan Xingwen looked at the scenery passing by, carrying a bit of nervousness and excitement, as he thought about embarking on a new phase of his life.

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"Old Fourth, find some time to visit Jade City."

Xu Xin took a sip of coffee, looking at someone across from him who was still sleepy-eyed, speaking nonchalantly.

"Hmm?"

Xu Miao obviously wasn’t quite awake yet, not hearing what his oldest brother said.

"Big Brother said for you to go check on Xingxing in Jade City."

Second Uncle Xu Sen adjusted the gold wire frame on his nose bridge and repeated Xu Xin’s words.

"Ah... Hmm? Why me?"

After a while, Xu Miao finally reacted, realizing he’s once again the one being ordered.

Ever since childhood, aside from his sister Xu Wan pampering him, his oldest and second brothers only knew how to exploit him.

When there were things they didn’t want to handle personally, they pushed it to him.

As a child, he was naive, believing whatever they said, resulting in him getting reprimanded in the end.

When he got older, knowing better, his brothers would pressure him using their identities, leaving him unable to argue back.

Look, even now, these two are still like this.

Clearly, they want to see Xingxing, but they push it onto him!

"Big Brother, Second Brother, if you want to see Xingxing, go yourselves! I have lots of things in my gallery."

Having anticipated his refusal, the two had their counter-strategy ready.

Xu Xin: "My company’s new product is about to be launched, currently in a crucial testing phase, I need to oversee it personally."

Xu Sen: "Our department has a new task recently, they’re not allowing us to leave the post, I can’t even take a leave."

"..."

So he’s the one whose work isn’t important?

"I recently acquired a batch of new paintings in the gallery, busy preparing for an exhibition, haven’t even finalized the venue, it’s not the time for me to leave."

Xu Xin and Xu Sen exchanged a knowing glance, internally assured of their plan’s success.

Despite being over forty, Xu Miao was still remarkably "innocent" in front of his brothers, not realizing he had fallen into a trap they set.

"Well that’s perfect, I’ve chosen a venue for you, it’s in Jade City."

Xu Miao’s action of holding the porridge paused, instantly understanding their intent.

He felt upset; those two old foxes only know how to set traps for him! After all these years, they haven’t changed!

But what can he do? Naturally, he had to sulkily agree, since he too was curious about his unexpectedly assigned nephew.

Xu Miao took a fierce bite out of a steamed bun, imagining it to be his two delinquent brothers.

And his delinquent brothers, meanwhile, remained graceful and elegantly continued their breakfast.

Not caring about his anger at all.

Because it’s simply ineffective~

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The famous Xu Family Three Brothers in Jingxi City.

(Three bachelors – hence their fame.)