Everyone Loves the Villainous Scumbag [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 31

Because he had already graduated, Fu Chen no longer wore his school uniform. Luo Jianghe felt that the boy had grown a few centimeters taller again.

Today, Fu Chen was dressed in a casual hoodie and ripped jeans, which was a very relaxed look. Compared to Gu Qiu, who stood beside Luo Jianghe in a suit with a mature aura, there was a very distinct age gap between the two.

“Why are you here?” Luo Jianghe asked in confusion.

After all, the college entrance exams were over and the results were out. Logically, Fu Chen should have returned to the capital by now. Why was he still here?

Approaching Luo Jianghe, Fu Chen said, “There is a class reunion, and my family wanted me to come. It just so happens that my aunt and her family flew here for a vacation, so I am acting as a local host to show them around the city.”

Once Fu Chen arrived at his side, the situation was such that Luo Jianghe had the 188cm Fu Chen standing in front of him and the 190cm Gu Qiu standing behind him.

Meanwhile, Luo Jianghe’s height remained stuck at 178cm, stubbornly refusing to grow even a bit more. He clearly remembered being 180cm in reality, but in this novel, those last two centimeters just would not budge!

Under the current circumstances, he felt that even if he did grow, he would not be able to escape the awkwardness of being the meat in this height sandwich.

“And you? Why are you here?” Fu Chen countered, standing next to him.

It was not that he had not noticed Gu Qiu; the man’s height alone made him impossible to miss. Moreover, Gu Qiu was striking enough that as long as one was not blind, it was impossible to only notice Luo Jianghe. Thus, Fu Chen was intentionally ignoring him.

Luo Jianghe glanced at Gu Qiu as a flurry of thoughts crossed his mind, before simply saying, “I am here to meet a friend.”

He had not told Fu Chen about his livestreaming yet. Subconsciously, he did not really want Fu Chen to know he was a streamer, nor did he want Fu Chen to watch his broadcasts.

“Qiu-ge, this is a schoolmate of mine, Fu Chen,” Luo Jianghe said to Gu Qiu. He then gave Fu Chen a quick introduction: “This is my friend, Gu Qiu. Qiu-ge.”

Upon hearing the name, Fu Chen found it familiar but could not immediately place who Gu Qiu was.

Gu Qiu gave a polite, perfunctory nod toward Fu Chen. They were not of the same age or status—one was a student, the other a CEO—so Gu Qiu naturally had no interest in Fu Chen. He only acknowledged him out of respect for Luo Jianghe. However, Gu Qiu’s expression remained cold, and his greeting was incredibly dismissive. Only when he looked at Luo Jianghe did a faint smile occasionally appear.

Seeing this, a sense of crisis rose in Fu Chen’s heart.

“Hello, Uncle Gu,” Fu Chen said, looking at Gu Qiu with a mask of perfect politeness.

Old man. The way he looks at Luo Jianghe is disgusting.

Luo Jianghe’s body stiffened at the words. He turned to look at Gu Qiu, only to see a thin smile playing on the man’s lips.

“Hello, little student,” Gu Qiu replied.

Little brat. Looks like he needs to be taught a lesson.

Hearing that, Fu Chen pursed his lips.

Observing the sparks flying between the two, Luo Jianghe could not help but complain to System 017.

“Maybe I should just ship them as a crack-pair? Look at that electricity. Why don’t they just get together?”

[And whose fault do you think this is?]

Luo Jianghe shrugged his shoulders.

Fu Chen’s relatives emerged from a private room and called for him to come over. Seizing the opportunity, Luo Jianghe bid farewell and took Gu Qiu’s hand, ready to leave. He remembered from the novel that Gu Qiu and Fu Chen were on terrible terms; if he let them stare at each other any longer, he feared they might actually come to blows.

Fu Chen called back to his relatives, then grabbed Luo Jianghe’s hand and asked, “I am coming to your house to see you tomorrow. Will you be home?”

“What for?” Luo Jianghe asked back.

“My mom asked me to send her regards to your mother,” Fu Chen said.

“Oh, then just come over.” Luo’s mother was almost always home.

“Then wait for me at home.”

Luo Jianghe looked confused. If he was there to see his mother, why did he have to wait? Honestly. “What is the matter that I need to wait for you?”

“Xiao Chen!” His relatives called out again.

“I have something to ask you,” Fu Chen said before finally letting go of Luo Jianghe’s hand and walking quickly toward the private room.

“Cannot we just chat online?” Luo Jianghe shouted at Fu Chen’s retreating back, but the boy had already disappeared.

Gu Qiu stood by, watching the interaction without saying a single word. Once Fu Chen was gone, he asked, “He is your classmate?”

Luo Jianghe shook his head. “Oh, no, we are not in the same class.”

“You two seem quite close.”

“It is alright, our relationship is just average. It is just that his mother knows my mother, and he stayed at my house for a while previously.”

Luo Jianghe did not go into detail about his history with Fu Chen. After all, he was not that close to Gu Qiu either, so there was no need to explain every little thing.

The two headed downstairs, and Luo Jianghe got into Gu Qiu’s luxury car. The rain stopped shortly after they boarded. By the time they reached the mall, Luo Jianghe did not even need an umbrella to get out.

Luo Jianghe asked Gu Qiu, “Qiu-ge, are you thirsty? Do you want me to grab some milk tea or coffee?”

Luo Jianghe did not know Gu Qiu’s dietary habits, so he did not realize that Gu Qiu usually did not consume anything except water for at least an hour before bed.

However, even though Gu Qiu did not need a drink, he said, “I will get out with you. I have not tried milk tea before; it might be good to take a look at the shop.”

“Huh? Qiu-ge, you have never had milk tea?” Luo Jianghe really did not know that; the novel had not mentioned it either.

Seeing his reaction, Gu Qiu nodded. “But I have had lattes. Strictly speaking, that is a type of milk tea. So, you could say I have.”

“Oh. Well then, if you do not find it a hassle, let us go browse together.”

They stepped out of the car but had not even entered the mall yet. Standing by the entrance, Luo Jianghe sent a voice message to Luo Xi on WeChat, asking what kind of fried skewers and drinks she wanted.

Even though it was not a weekend, the mall was still buzzing with people. After finishing his message, he and Gu Qiu entered.

The food court was upstairs. Just as they were about to head up, a microphone was suddenly thrust in front of Luo Jianghe’s face.

“Hmm?” Luo Jianghe looked at the camera and microphone, then at Gu Qiu, then at the reporter, completely blindsided.

His first thought was that these people were paparazzi following Gu Qiu. But then he realized that did not make sense. Why would paparazzi rush out and act like they were conducting an interview?

“Excuse me, would you mind taking part in an interview?” The interviewer was a young woman who looked like a college student. She wore influencer makeup, a tight top, and a miniskirt.

Actually, she had noticed them the moment they walked through the mall doors. Two handsome men who would each garner a 90% turn-head rate on their own were now together; they looked like the leads of a BL novel. It was a feast for the eyes!

The girl and the cameraman were university students starting their own business. They ran an online account where they randomly interviewed passersby about trending controversial topics. The startup costs were low; the students provided the labor, and all they needed was a camera, a microphone, and a computer for editing.

As for content, there were plenty of topics on Weibo every day. The main difficulty was catching beautiful girls and handsome guys on the street who were willing to be interviewed. Since handsome men are rarer than beautiful women, the girl was thrilled to catch two top-tier visuals at once.

The height difference especially was notable; one looked about 180cm, and the other was an absolute god-tier height of at least 190cm. One looked youthful and vibrant, while the other was in a sharp suit. Standing together, they sparked the imagination. The interviewer was already thinking of all the BL novels she had read.

Seeing the girl looking at him with stars in her eyes, Luo Jianghe glanced awkwardly at Gu Qiu and declined: “Uh, sorry, it is not very convenient.”

He did not mind for himself, but Gu Qiu’s status was special. If he did an interview, there was no telling what the business news would look like tomorrow. He could already imagine the headlines: SHOCK! Province S Business Giant prefers Male Models over Young Models! or Gu Group CEO meets Male Influencer at Night. The word “Male” would probably be bolded and highlighted in a different color.

Since Luo Jianghe was an influencer, he was somewhat connected to the entertainment circle, so this might go viral there as well. He needed money, and being famous helps with that, but he really did not want to get famous this way.

The girl did not give up. She rubbed her hands together and pleaded with Luo Jianghe, who looked more approachable: “Please, student! This is for a school project, and we are just a little bit away from finishing. Can you help us out?”

“Uh…” Luo Jianghe looked at Gu Qiu, hoping he would step in and stop it. He had already refused once; he wanted Gu Qiu to handle the second refusal since the girl clearly intended to interview both of them.

However, Gu Qiu did not seem to catch his hint. He took the glance as a request for his opinion instead.

Thus, Gu Qiu spoke up: “An interview is fine, but it is not very convenient for me. Could you please blur my face?”

“Ah? That…” The girl looked conflicted. She finally found two handsome guys, and he wanted a blur? That almost defeated the purpose.

Seeing that Gu Qiu had not outright refused, Luo Jianghe did not want to make things hard for the students. He said, “Just blur him. I do not need it. However, I have an online account of my own. Would that bother you?”

“Not at all, not at all!” The girl shook her head quickly. She had caught two top-tier specimens; as long as she could get one of them on camera, she was satisfied!

The interview began immediately: “So, it turns out you are a video blogger too?”

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