Sweet Temptation: After Rebirth, The Campus Heartthrob Can’t Hide His Feelings Anymore - Chapter 38

“What?”

Zhou Xuci was stunned for a moment before a smug smile spread across his face.

“Xu Zhizhi, are you trying to keep me?”

Such a dangerous statement.

And he loved it.

Xu Zhizhi’s cheeks flushed slightly under Zhou Xuci’s gaze, and she immediately denied it. “I was just making a hypothetical assumption, hypothetical, hypothetical!”

Deep down, a sense of inferiority gnawed at her.

In her past life, Xu Zhizhi had suffered all the bitterness love could offer, the pain so intense it felt like being pierced by countless needles all over her body, so much so that she might as well have been turned into a sieve.

After careful reflection, she concluded two things: first, Shen Yu was simply too much of a scumbag, and second, she had been far too meek.

In this life, Xu Zhizhi was determined to be clear-headed and career-focused, only to run into Zhou Xuci, a devastatingly charming siren.

Zhou Xuci was too perfect.

Xu Zhizhi felt she didn’t deserve him.

But she had faith. She would climb as high as she could, using every ounce of her strength, to meet him at the summit.

Zhou Xuci was exceptional, but Xu Zhizhi wasn’t lacking either.

She stole a cautious glance at Zhou Xuci, it was impossible not to feel her heart flutter.

Tsk.

At this moment, she truly wished she could transform into a wealthy woman and just keep Zhou Xuci, this ethereally handsome college guy.

She liked him so much.

So much that she wanted to possess him in an almost obsessive way.

Zhou Xuci took in Xu Zhizhi’s subtle expressions and frowned slightly, deliberately putting on a regretful look.

“Actually, I’m pretty cheap.”

“Just feed me, and that’s enough.”

“I don’t eat much either, just a bowl of plain rice per meal.”

Zhou Xuci was seriously marketing himself, doing his absolute best to offer himself up.

“Senior,” Xu Zhizhi’s expression turned solemn as she warned him sternly, “You get what you pay for.”

Zhou Xuci, seemingly drained of all energy and tactics: “…………”

Can’t I be both affordable and high-quality?!

So, are you keeping me or not?!

Xu Zhizhi burst into laughter but quickly composed herself. “Senior, I was just joking.”

Zhou Xuci lifted his chin with a hint of pride and muttered under his breath, “I wish it were real.”

Coincidentally, a sharp honk blared from the street.

Xu Zhizhi didn’t catch his words and asked, “What did you just say?”

Zhou Xuci, who wanted to be kept, replied, “Nothing.”

Basking in the evening breeze, Xu Zhizhi chatted idly with Zhou Xuci.

Neither of them wanted to hang up.

Zhou Xuci checked the time and immediately urged, “You should eat now.”

He didn’t want to end the call, but her stomach was delicate.

If she missed mealtime, she’d suffer from stomach pain.

Xu Zhizhi nodded obediently, said goodbye to Zhou Xuci, and walked back into the house.

On the easel inside stood her latest painting.

It was of Zhou Xuci.

A scene from the last time he was sick, asleep in her bed.

At the time, Xu Zhizhi had found the sight of Zhou Xuci bundled under her pastel yellow, girly-style comforter oddly endearing, and she couldn’t resist capturing it on canvas.

She reached out, her fingertips lightly tracing the sleeping Zhou Xuci’s face before finally resting on the spot between his brows.

Honestly, Zhou Xuci was the first man to ever climb into her bed.

In her past life, Xu Zhizhi had dated Shen Yu, but he had been indifferent to her, only staying with her at Shen Yaoxin’s insistence. He despised her, so he never touched her.

Back then, Xu Zhizhi had secretly agonized over it for a long time.

Xu Zhizhi stared at Zhou Xuci’s handsome face and suddenly conceived a grand ambition, to become his sugar mommy.

She didn’t dare chase after him anymore, afraid of stumbling again.

Forced acquisition seemed like a pretty good idea.

Amused by her own absurd thoughts, Xu Zhizhi chuckled as she carefully stored the oil painting away in a box in her room.

She would hide her affection, tucking it away with the utmost care.

Meanwhile, Zhou Xuci was on the verge of losing his mind with joy.

Covered in dirt, he dashed through the rose garden and spotted Lu Huaibei walking toward him.

Zhou Xuci grabbed Lu Huaibei excitedly, shouting, “Bro! Bro! Bro!”

Lu Huaibei eyed him warily. “Call me by my full name. When you call me ‘bro,’ it scares me.”

Zhou Xuci grinned from ear to ear, declaring loudly, “She said she wants to be my sugar mommy!”

He looked like an absolute fool, beaming with delight.

“…………” Lu Huaibei’s face darkened as if someone had dumped a bag of black sesame paste on it. He retorted bluntly, “Is being a sugar baby some kind of glorious achievement now?”

Why announce it so proudly?

Would it bring honor to his ancestors?

Was this the distortion of human nature or the collapse of morality?

Or was he just too old to understand the younger generation?

Zhou Xuci wagged his tail like an overexcited puppy. “Haha! Glorious! Super glorious!”

“Zhou Xuci.” Lu Huaibei shot him a disgusted look and said seriously, “Honestly, rein it in. Your dog tail is wagging so hard it’s about to turn into a helicopter propeller.”

He was genuinely embarrassed.

Zhou Xuci ignored him, patting his shoulder with a cutting remark. “Bro, you’re a single dog. You wouldn’t understand.”

Lu Huaibei felt the stab deep in his heart, his murderous intent peaking. He gritted his teeth. “Zhou! Xu! Ci!”

Zhou Xuci turned and ran, only to bump into Secretary Su.

Secretary Su stopped in his tracks and greeted him politely, “Second Young Master, long time no see. How have you been-”

Before he could finish, Zhou Xuci cut him off cheerfully. “Secretary Su, go announce that the entire company gets a paid day off tomorrow.”

Secretary Su’s eyes lit up. “Huh?”

Was this for real?!

“Why?” he asked cautiously.

Zhou Xuci couldn’t stop grinning. “Because she wants to be my sugar mommy.”

Secretary Su: “…………”

Second Young Master, how long has this been going on?

Seriously, is this something to brag about?

Elsewhere, Old Master Lu emerged from the rose garden, cradling a beautiful bouquet, and saw Lu Huaibei fuming, his eyes rolling in exasperation.

“Grandpa, you need to discipline that brat!” Lu Huaibei huffed.

Old Master Lu gave him a sympathetic look, patting his scowling grandson before criticizing Zhou Xuci. “That little rascal is getting more and more outrageous. It’s unacceptable.”

“Exactly!” Lu Huaibei clenched his fists, dead serious. “Later, let’s team up and give him a good beating, teach him some respect!”

Old Master Lu shook his head. “I think he just looks down on you.”

“So?”

“If it were me,” Old Master Lu smirked mischievously, giving Lu Huaibei a knowing look, “I’d bring home a significant other tomorrow. Guaranteed to piss him off!”

Lu Huaibei, stabbed yet again: “…”

What a vicious reverse marriage pressure tactic!

After speaking, Old Master Lu took the flowers and left.

Secretary Su walked over and, seeing the exasperated look on President Lu’s face, offered an ingratiating smile.

“President Lu, is the company really giving us a day off tomorrow?”

Lu Huaibei shot him a cold glance. “What do you think?”

The bold Secretary Su finally understood. “…”

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