Everyone Loves the Villainous Scumbag [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 29

Luo Jianghe’s agitation was understandable. In the original novel, Gu Qiu was the type of person who only ever smiled for Yu Wuyang.

Although Fu Chen belonged to a similar archetype, he was nowhere near as extreme as Gu Qiu. At the very least, Fu Chen’s smiles were those of a normal person.

In the novel, the relationship between Gu Qiu and Yu Wuyang was described as a classic forced love dynamic. After entering university, the immense mental pressure would drive Yu Wuyang into a canary and benefactor relationship with Gu Qiu. Aside from smiling when he found Yu Wuyang cute, Gu Qiu would also sport a faint smile whenever he intended to torment him at night. He even wore a cold sneer when he encountered someone he detested or wanted to ruin.

As an outsider, Luo Jianghe only knew that Gu Qiu liked to smile when he was being a deviant. As for the meaning behind his current smile, Luo Jianghe truly could not decipher it.

However, since Gu Qiu claimed to be a fan and had reached the top of the leaderboard, he probably did not hate him. Yet, in Luo Jianghe’s mind, there was not much difference. In fact, having this guy like him might be even more troublesome than having him hate him.

“If Gu Qiu is interested in me, will the entire plot not collapse? 017, how can you be so relaxed? Are you really not afraid?” he could not help but ask the system secretly in his mind.

“I am not afraid. As long as the numerical values are in place, we are fine. Host, do not worry; if the story line collapses, the Heavenly Way will simply arrange for a newcomer to correct the plot. This is not something we should worry about. Rest easy.”

“Oh, that is good then.”

It seemed that even if the plot collapsed completely, someone else would eventually be held responsible. Luo Jianghe only needed to ensure that he himself was not accountable for the plot. He just had to complete his main storyline and then use a death escape to exit.

“You should have told me sooner.”

“I never said you were responsible for the plot, Host. I have only ever cared about the values; you were the one constantly worrying about the story collapsing. However,”

Luo Jianghe’s eyelid twitched. “However, what?”

“However, if the plot collapses completely, the difficulty of your future world traveling missions might increase. For example, emotional points might be harder to obtain, or the ending for the character you play might be more tragic.”

Luo Jianghe’s eyes widened. “Why did you not say that earlier either!?”

“Ahem, Host, please stay calm. Since you are still a newcomer, you have a protection period. The difficulty of the second world generally will not be very high. Even if the first world’s plot collapses, it is not a huge problem; just perform well in the next world.”

Luo Jianghe exhaled deeply. “When you talk, can you please not leave me hanging like that?”

“I did not say that I did not say it! If I say it, you find a reason to scold me. You are the most difficult host I have ever led!”

Luo Jianghe was speechless. “Stop trying to act cute when it is inappropriate; it makes people want to hit you.”

Of course, 017 did not have a physical body, so even if he wanted to hit it, he could not.

After Luo Jianghe and Gu Qiu introduced themselves, they entered the hotel together. The hotel was not large, but it was secluded and had a high reputation, which was perfect for someone like Gu Qiu who valued privacy. Since he was already here, Luo Jianghe could not just turn tail and run; he had to bite the bullet and follow Gu Qiu inside.

They sat down in the reserved private room, and the waiter brought the menu. Gu Qiu asked Luo Jianghe to choose his favorite toppings and dishes first.

“I heard their Three Shrimp Noodles are delicious. Since they are in season, I brought you here to try them. It is a snack from the Suzhou area, and luckily it is not spicy, so you should be able to eat it.”

Gu Qiu, who usually gave everyone a cold shoulder, always carried a hint of preferential tenderness when facing Luo Jianghe. This made Luo Jianghe feel both honored and terrified.

Luo Jianghe had only managed a few bites at the class reunion earlier and had intentionally left room in his stomach. Looking at the menu now, he was quite hungry. He ordered a portion of Three Shrimp Noodles with added bamboo shoots and a side of crispy fish before handing the menu back to Gu Qiu.

After Gu Qiu finished ordering, the waiter withdrew, leaving the two of them alone. From the moment they entered the room, Gu Qiu’s gaze hardly left Luo Jianghe, which made him feel extremely uneasy. His way of expressing discomfort was to constantly reach out and scratch the back of his head and neck; he felt as if he was about to scratch his scalp raw. He worried that if he kept it up, Gu Qiu would suspect he had some sort of scalp disease.

Luo Jianghe was so awkward that Gu Qiu naturally noticed. He took the initiative to drive the conversation, hoping to put Luo Jianghe at ease.

“You were very surprised when you saw me just now, right?”

Luo Jianghe nodded stiffly. “Yes, um, I thought you were a girl. Most of the people who watch my streams are girls.”

Who would have thought the primary male lead would watch his stream, let alone become his top donor? And with so many people calling him “Sister Qiu” in the chat, he had never once corrected them. How could anyone not be suspicious!

The chairs in the hotel were Chinese style. Gu Qiu placed his suit jacket on a nearby chair. The hotel’s air conditioning was strong enough that he did not feel hot, but the environment did not require him to be too formal. After putting away his clothes, Gu Qiu rested his arm on the chair’s armrest, leaning slightly to the side in a relaxed posture. However, his physique did not appear any smaller; instead, without the suit jacket, it was even more prominent.

“Your stream content is very healing. In fact, both men and women would like you.”

Seeing him offer a compliment, Luo Jianghe felt quite conflicted. The person before him was the novel’s protagonist, Gu Qiu, yet the feeling he gave off was that of the Qiu from the internet. Although he was no longer a confiding sister, he still gave the impression of a warm older brother.

If Luo Jianghe did not know this person’s true nature, he would probably think he was very easy to get along with. Gu Qiu truly was a nearly perfect character created by the author, aside from his less than kind inner self. A man with such looks, ability, and family background could very easily win someone’s favor, especially when he chose to take the initiative to get close to them.

The male lead was clearly still the same male lead, yet during their conversation, Luo Jianghe gradually lowered his guard and became less tense than before. He looked at the fitted suit Gu Qiu was wearing; the black shirt and vest should have looked very ascetic, but on him, they appeared somewhat sexy.

“President Gu, were you still at work just now?” Forgive him, but he did not know how to address Gu Qiu right now. Calling him “Qiu” seemed too intimate, calling him “Gu Qiu” seemed impolite, and calling him “President Gu” was risky because he was supposed to be unaware of his identity. Sudden formal titles might arouse suspicion.

Ultimately, he chose the distant form of address. Perhaps because Luo Jianghe’s awkwardness was so obvious, Gu Qiu could not help but let out a light laugh, revealing a few white teeth before covering his mouth with a clenched fist.

Seeing Luo Jianghe’s body stiffen again, Gu Qiu restrained his smile and explained, “You are much cuter in person than in your streams.”

He had already gathered everything there was to know about Luo Jianghe. The nineteen year old youth was full of innocence. The way he scratched his head when embarrassed and the softness of his voice as he spoke made Gu Qiu fall for him. Luo Jianghe was simply his ideal image.

“Do not call me President Gu. Just call me Qiu as usual. Or, if you do not mind, you can call me Brother Qiu.”

Gu Qiu was not surprised that Luo Jianghe called him President Gu; after all, he was wearing a very expensive looking suit, so it was natural for someone to assume he was part of company management.

Luo Jianghe shook his head. “I do not mind, Brother Qiu.”

“I came straight from work, so I did not have time to change. This is probably too professional, right? I am nearly ten years older than you, so it is normal for you to feel pressure facing me. But right now, I am here as your fan to treat you to a meal. You can relax.”

Gu Qiu looked at his clothes. To be honest, he regretted coming straight from the office. He actually had a change of clothes at the company, but his assistant had taken them to be washed yesterday. He had other clothes, but they were all suits rather than casual wear, so there was nothing else to change into. Because looking too professional made this younger brother feel uneasy, he considered it a failure.

Gu Qiu was a person who cared deeply about first impressions, especially the impression he left on someone he cared about. To make up for this perceived flaw, he could only use words to soothe the other’s emotions. He did not find this tiring; instead, he enjoyed talking to Luo Jianghe.

Luo Jianghe was inherently a person who made others feel comfortable, just like his performance at school. He only needed to be himself, and friends would gather around him, treating him like the moon among the stars.

The food arrived quickly. After taking a bite of the Three Shrimp Noodles covered in shrimp roe, the feeling of fullness allowed Luo Jianghe to relax a bit more. Gu Qiu sat beside him, watching Luo Jianghe eat with his cheeks puffed out, which even made him feel an appetite.

“It seems you do not dislike the food here.”

Luo Jianghe nodded. “It is very delicious.”

Even though the unimaginably wealthy President Gu did not take him to a Michelin or five star restaurant, and their meal likely cost less than 1,000 yuan, Luo Jianghe felt the restaurant choice was not that important. Some restaurants do not have many honors but are simply irresistibly delicious. Besides, the environment here was excellent; Luo Jianghe felt this hotel was no worse than a Michelin starred one. It was enough to represent Gu Qiu’s taste without losing face.

While listening to Luo Jianghe speak, Gu Qiu personally picked up a piece of crispy fish and placed it in his bowl.

“If you continue streaming like this, your traffic will only get better. Have you thought about signing with a company and letting them hire professional staff to assist with your work?”

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