No One Else Will Do But You - Chapter 48

Life is truly not like a play, because you cannot write an unexpected script for yourself.

Zhang Feiyang and Zhong Qing got together and were fortunately both at S University of Finance and Economics.

Wang Kai and Li Xing also ended up together. Fate is always strange, because Wang Kai was the one who delivered the result of Li Xing’s confession to Shu Luo. Comrade Jiang Mu’s terrible possessiveness had forced Wang Kai to do such a dishonorable thing.

But it was the heartbroken and dejected Li Xing who drew Wang Kai’s pity. He merely skipped one class with her and treated her to a cake, and everything changed.

The two dated quietly during their second year of high school and ultimately both attended a key university in B City.

Many people in their class chose to leave the province or go abroad. Regardless, everyone’s life was just beginning.

And his best and most familiar friends remained in the most familiar place.

When he was troubled, they were the only ones he sought out.

At the Four Seasons Family Hot Pot restaurant—

“Huff, huff. Shu Luo, why have you become so sentimental? Could studying medicine have dulled your brain? You never used to have the space in your mind to dwell on matters of romance!” Zhang Feiyang ate his fatty beef while speaking, pouring himself a glass of Baijiu (white liquor).

Zhong Qing glanced at him dismissively. “Is ‘matters of romance’ a trivial matter? Let’s break up then.”

Zhang Feiyang was already used to it. He would find it strange if she didn’t talk about breaking up one day. This woman just liked to use breaking up as a threat.

Shu Luo was truly curious: how exactly did these two end up together?

But it was also strange that he and Zhong Qing clearly had different auras before, and she often mocked him, yet she eventually became a good friend.

Indeed, nothing is impossible.

“Hey, Shu Luo, do you have something on your mind? This isn’t your style.”

Shu Luo looked at Zhang Feiyang, but still hesitated for a long time, unsure whether he should say anything. He was afraid that if he did, his good friends would view him differently, or even… distance themselves.

Zhang Feiyang was sensitive to his state, as this guy had a history of troubles.

“Shu Luo, you…” But he stopped himself, in case it wasn’t what he thought, which would only upset Shu Luo.

Zhong Qing observed Shu Luo’s expression. She majored in psychology. Although the theories of her major were dry, it wasn’t useless.

For instance, his currently clasped hands, with his two index fingers pressed against his lips, indicated that he was restraining himself from speaking certain words. It showed conflict and behavioral control.

“Shu Luo, do you have something you want to tell us?”

Shu Luo met Zhong Qing’s eyes, stunned for a moment, then sighed. How could he forget that Zhong Qing studied psychology? Although she couldn’t know what he was thinking, she could tell from his expression and actions that he had something he wanted to say but was holding back.

“Jiang Mu actually confessed his feelings to me two years ago…”

“Wait—confessed his feelings?” Zhang Feiyang interrupted him before he finished, then looked at Zhong Qing in surprise before turning back. “You mean a proposal? No way?!”

Zhong Qing was right!

Zhong Qing gave Zhang Feiyang a triumphant look. “I told you so, and you didn’t believe me.”

Shu Luo: “…” Could they wait for him to finish speaking? And why weren’t they shocked?

“You don’t need to be shocked. I actually noticed it a long time ago. Jiang Mu’s intentions toward you were far from simply treating you as a younger brother. Have you ever seen him smile so gently at the two of us? Has he ever gotten angry with us? The solutions he gives us when we ask him for help are always simplified, and when we greet him, he always maintains a sense of distance—polite, but cold. With you, it’s the complete opposite. Tell me, why? Why do you get such special treatment?”

Oh… what?! Everyone else had noticed it, and he thought Jiang Mu was just genuinely nice to him! His intentions were that deep even at a young age!

Zhang Feiyang continued to enjoy his fatty beef, setting some aside for Zhong Qing. “Brother, don’t say I don’t support you. I just think, well… Jiang Mu is pretty good. The main thing is, you can’t escape him.”

Can they still be good friends?!

He was asking for advice! Why did they all want him to accept it? And they seemed so nonchalant. Did they not mind? Did they really not mind? He was about to become gay, you know.

“Anyway, you have Shu Yin at home, so you don’t need to worry about carrying on the family line. Your uncle and aunt love you so much, they definitely won’t make things difficult for you. At worst, you can pretend your old illness has recurred, and they’ll compromise.”

…That’s enough.

But actually, he didn’t need them. He was already thinking about it himself, wasn’t he? What was the point of doing this?

He had been seen through long ago. Why did he still think it was a simple matter?

It was himself who wasn’t repulsed after knowing Jiang Mu’s feelings. It was himself who didn’t run away. It was himself who silently accepted it. He was just one step away from fully embracing it.

But how difficult was that one step?

It meant that their lives might not be like the couple across from them—openly affectionate in front of others. Was that okay? Was it okay if his parents didn’t accept it? Was he truly ready?

Unconsciously, he had thought so much. Extremely depressed, he picked up the clear glass on the table and drank it down in one gulp.

A sudden heat surged up his throat. His eyes were slightly red as he looked at the glass. “This is alcohol?”

He couldn’t drink! He was finished…

Zhang Feiyang swallowed. How could he have known this would happen?

The noon sun was intense.

The unique architectural features of the Jiang Group building made it a landmark in S City. Its ice-blue color shone sharply under the sun. This was specially designed by Carlo, integrating Western elements and ingeniously making the Jiang Group building unforgettable.

Since the renaming of Guoheng Technology, everything had changed dramatically. Within four years, it aggressively pushed its way into the list of Fortune Global 500 companies and played a crucial role in economic development.

And people remembered this outstanding post-90s youth entrepreneur.

Of course, the powerful team behind him could not be ignored. Because Jiang Mu was still completing his studies, the company had specialized planners, and Jiang Qin was among them.

Today, they were preparing to sign an overseas merger agreement—the acquisition of a US-based brand shopping mall facing bankruptcy, Aishang Group.

“Mr. Jiang, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation.” Wells, the head of Aishang, hadn’t expected the CEO of the Jiang Group to be such a young man, but this also confirmed the company’s extraordinary strength, didn’t it? Moreover, he was surprised that Jiang Mu retained three percent of the shares for him.

“Of course, Mr. Wells.”

Polished and gentlemanly, even the angle of his smile seemed planned.

He truly reserved that gentle expression for no one but Shu Luo.

Su Jing Feng, standing beside him in a silver-gray suit, was handsome and refined. Gentleness had always been his public image.

The secretary ushered Wells and the others out, leaving only the two of them in the conference room.

Sunlight poured in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, highlighting Jiang Mu’s profile and casting shadows that made his handsome features even more three-dimensional and profound.

Having entered society early, he possessed a sharper edge than normal young people. Seeing more of the world naturally gave him a maturity beyond his years.

Su Jing Feng leisurely sipped his coffee, his movements elegant.

These two men of extraordinary demeanor conveyed a different feeling with every action. The quiet moment now seemed to be their first period of time spent together as partners.

The two men, who had a conflicting aesthetic but were unusually harmonious when occupying the same frame.

Perhaps this was what was called, two negatives make a positive?