Chapter 98: Childhood Sweetheart Route – Extra (9)
Shen Shuyi was pinned down and kissed several times by Zhao Yuheng.
Shen Shuyi couldn’t remember what happened in the movie after that.
In the end, the two of them were entwined in an extremely intimate position on the spacious sofa.
Shen Shuyi nestled in his arms, his hand twirling the drawstring of Zhao Yu’s hoodie, casually asking him about his experiences abroad.
“When will the competition results be out?”
“I don’t know. The organizing committee said it should be next month.”
“Are you confident?” Shen Shuyi blinked.
“I don’t know either.” Zhao Yu leaned back on the sofa, chuckling lazily, “Number one in the world, I guess.” Zhao Yuheng was usually quiet and reserved, only revealing a hint of boyish arrogance when they were alone.
Shen Shuyi rolled his eyes and smacked Zhao Yuheng’s cheek with the drawstring: “Ugh, you’re playing dead!”
“Who are you calling a liar?” Zhao Yuheng raised an eyebrow.
Seeing his expression, Shen Shuyi knew he was in trouble, so he scrambled off him.
However, the cat was a step too slow, and the next second, Zhao Yuheng pushed him back onto the sofa.
Shen Shuyi screamed repeatedly, but his cries were more bark than bite, and he thrashed about, yelling, “Murder! Murder! The world’s number one domestic violence!”
“Domestic violence, huh? Where did you learn that?” Zhao Yuheng pinched his cheek.
Shen Shuyi’s cheeks were soft and white, and the pinch brought a faint blush to his face.
The boy was slender, and after showering, he was only wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts.
During the scuffle, his cotton shirt was rolled up, revealing a soft, white belly, and his shorts were rolled up to his thighs. Dealing with him was easier for Zhao Yuheng than drinking water.
Shen Shuyi writhed under him for a while, then Zhao Yuheng suddenly stopped teasing him and calmly pulled Shen Shuyi into his arms.
Shen Shuyi rolled over, found a comfortable spot, and sat down smugly. “What, can’t handle it? So weak at such a young age?” Zhao Yuheng gave him a helpless look.
Just as Shen Shuyi was about to push his luck, he suddenly realized something was off about his position.
He reached out and grabbed something, and Zhao Yuheng let out a soft “Huh?” followed by a helpless and pained expression. “Shen Shuyi…you’re so strong you don’t know where to use it, huh?”
Shen Shuyi’s cheeks flushed instantly.
“How was I supposed to know it was so hard!” Shen Shuyi said. “I thought you had a gun in your pocket!”
“Where am I supposed to get a gun?”
“Who knows?” Shen Shuyi grumbled. “You just got back from America, so it’s normal for me to have that suspicion!”
Silence fell between them, Zhao Yuheng’s “gun” still gleaming.
Shen Shuyi awkwardly touched his nose and whispered, “You…you need to go to the bathroom to take care of things, right?”
Pointing at his genitals like that wasn’t very appropriate! “It’ll go down after sitting for a while,” Zhao Yuheng said, hugging him. “I want to stay with you a little longer.”
But a little longer wouldn’t make a difference!
Shen Shuyi dared not move now.
But the more you warn yourself not to move, the more your body wants to move uncontrollably.
Zhao Yuheng pinched his waist: “My darling, when are you going to stop moving?”
“I just want to change positions,” Shen Shuyi said, then retorted, “Who told you to do this! I just can’t sit comfortably no matter what!”
Zhao Yuheng didn’t speak, seemingly enduring a lot, burying her face in Shen Shuyi’s neck and taking a deep breath.
Shen Shuyi thought to himself: Are you petting a cat?!
A few seconds later, he couldn’t help but speak, “Zhao Yuheng, if you keep enduring this, won’t you break down later…?” “…” Zhao Yuheng glanced at him.
Shen Shuyi said dryly, “Do you want me to help you with this?”
“…”
“Never mind, I was just saying, hahaha.” Shen Shuyi quickly jumped off him, his face turning a deep red, like a shrimp fleeing in panic.
Zhao Yuheng suddenly wrapped his arms around his waist, firmly holding him down, preventing Shen Shuyi from moving an inch.
“How can I help?” Zhao Yuheng asked in a hoarse voice.
Shen Shuyi looked at him, gritted his teeth, and made up his mind.
This wasn’t the first time something like this had happened.
Sometimes Shen Shuyi and Zhao Yuheng would playfully wrestle in bed, sometimes going too far.
Boys at this age are full of youthful vigor, and it’s the perfect age for them to be curious about the unknown.
Shen Shuyi had encountered several unexpected situations, and being lazy and prone to whining, he would always beg Zhao Yuheng for help whenever he had a problem.
Later, for some reason, perhaps after doing those things, he felt a strange, inexplicable shyness.
Later, as time passed, it was as if they both simultaneously lost their memories, forgetting that hazy, hidden secret they had shared.
A year later, this was the first time Shen Shuyi had brought it up.
Shen Shuyi already understood that something might be wrong.
At least it shouldn’t have happened between brothers and friends.
But then he thought about it again, realizing that his relationship with Zhao Yuheng was different from others.
They had grown up intimately, understanding each other as well as they understood themselves.
Even if it was wrong, he didn’t have time to think about it.
Zhao Yuheng chuckled softly, kissed him on the forehead, and pulled him into her arms as always.
In the second semester of Form Six, Zhao Yuheng’s studies became even busier.
Zhuang Xinrou had mentioned many times during family meals that Zhao Yuheng’s upcoming university studies would likely be completed in the United States. The specific universities had already been contacted, and they were just waiting for the results before heading abroad.
Shen Shuyi listened without much reaction.
Given the educational backgrounds of both families, studying abroad was a foregone conclusion; it was simply a matter of time.
He was currently troubled by something else, which had caused his relationship with Zhao Yuheng to become somewhat distant.
Fortunately, Zhao Yuheng was incredibly busy, with classes all day long, not finishing until after 10 PM, and thus didn’t notice Shen Shuyi’s inner turmoil.
After school on Friday, Zhao Ci suggested, “I heard a fortune-telling shop opened across from the school, why don’t we go try it? It’s really popular lately!”
Shen Shuyi snapped out of his reverie and pointed to himself, “Are you talking to me?” “Yeah!” Zhao Ci: “Do you think I have any other friends?”
“Who’s your friend? Get lost. I’m going home.” Shen Shuyi started packing his bag.
He originally wanted to wait for Zhao Yuheng, even though Zhao Yuheng wouldn’t get out of class until 10.
But… Shen Shuyi remembered what was troubling him lately and wasn’t sure whether to wait or not.
“Aren’t you waiting for your brother?”
Upon hearing this, Shen Shuyi said, “Zhao Yuheng? Who told you he’s my brother?”
Zhao Ci paused, then cautiously said, “Excuse me for being nosy… you two have been arguing lately?”
This is very abnormal!
Shen Shuyi, this die-hard brother-obsessed guy, always calls him “Brother Yuheng” this and “Brother Yuheng” that, but now he’s not his brother anymore?
What, is he preparing to become her husband?
“No,” Shen Shuyi said.
You seem troubled, sweetheart.
“Come, come, is something bothering you? Why don’t you tell me!” Zhao Ci quickly sat down, looking like a caring older brother.
“Tell you?” Shen Shuyi scoffed. “I’d rather talk to the monkeys at the zoo; the difference isn’t that big of a deal.”
Zhao Ci: “…”
“Then why don’t you try that fortune-telling shop across from the school?” Zhao Ci said mysteriously. “It’s very effective! It can answer any problem in your life! Including love, darling~”
Shen Shuyi: “…” Are you crazy?
He spent hundreds of thousands on his education, not to believe in this feudal superstition, okay?
“Okay. Sir, now please silently recite three numbers in your mind, and I will answer your questions based on those numbers.” Inside the fortune-telling shop, the owner, dressed as a witch, stroked a crystal ball.
Upon hearing this, Shen Shuyi quickly closed his eyes and silently recited three numbers.
“Alright. Please open your eyes,” the witch said. “Now, you can tell me the question you wish to ask, or the direction of the divination.”
Shen Shuyi hesitated.
The witch said, “Don’t worry, we signed a confidentiality agreement; we will absolutely not reveal your secret.”…Are witches this ethical these days?
Getting off-topic.
Shen Shuyi hesitated for a moment, then asked, “I want to ask, how can I tell if someone likes me?”
The witch: “Can you describe your relationship?”
Shen Shuyi thought for a moment, realizing that he was here to seek answers, so he didn’t hide anything and truthfully explained his relationship with Zhao Yuheng.
For example, Ken and Mei are childhood friends, they grew up together, and they still sleep in the same bed and share the same blanket. They often hug and cuddle, and occasionally express their longing with kisses… The witch listened and smiled knowingly, “I understand. Are you trying to confirm if your boyfriend likes you? Are you insecure? Or does your boyfriend not provide enough security? Do you suspect he’s cheating?” Boyfriend?
NO!
“No,” Shen Shuyi said, “He’s not my boyfriend, he’s just my, uh.”
Friend? Brother? An older brother without blood ties?
“Something like an older brother.” The witch paused for a few seconds, “Sir, you said he’s your older brother? May I ask, how old are you this year?”
“…17.”
“You mean you’re seventeen, but your brother has always had no boundaries with you since childhood. Hugging, cuddling, and kissing are commonplace? And they’ve done more intimate things a few times?”
“Even so, coming from someone else’s mouth, how did it suddenly turn from childhood sweethearts to a legal drama?” The witch picked up her phone, hesitatingly saying, “Sir, do you need help? I can call the police for you.”
“No!!” Shen Shuyi quickly grabbed her phone, thinking, “You witches are too helpful!!”
“It’s not what you think. My parents and his parents both know he’s only a year older than me!!”
“Oh, oh, oh.” The witch breathed a sigh of relief, saying, “So he’s Ken Mei’s childhood friend.”
“So he’s being a pervert?” the witch asked, surprising everyone.
“Not really…” Shen Shuyi said, “I agree.”
…Then isn’t this just a couple flirting?
The witch silently cursed inwardly, but for the sake of the divination fee, she decided to swallow this dog food with tears in her eyes.
“Well…it’s just that I’ve been having a bit of trouble lately,” Shen Shuyi said. “Actually, I can sense that he probably likes me too. But since we grew up together, isn’t it normal for him to like me?”
Shen Shuyi hesitated, “Right now, I just want to know if he sees me as a brother to his younger brother, a good friend, or someone who thinks we can be in a relationship. It’s that simple!”
—This was what Shen Shuyi had been struggling with lately.
Ever since Zhao Ci’s little movie opened a new world for him, Shen Shuyi had been examining his relationship with Zhao Yuheng.
As he grew older, more and more couples appeared at school, and Shen Shuyi, influenced by what he saw and heard, gradually began to understand the true nature of relationships between men and women.
At the same time, he gradually realized that his relationship with Zhao Yuheng was becoming too intimate.
This was because their upbringing was so unique. For a long time, he and Zhao Yuheng only had each other, leading to an excessive dependence on one another and creating a very exclusive environment for each other to grow up in.
This kind of situation is not uncommon in the world, but it mostly exists between twins.
Shen Shuyi never expected that he and Zhao Yuheng would have this situation too!
“So now you want to understand what his feelings for you really are?” the witch asked.
Shen Shuyi nodded: “Because I’ve discovered that my feelings for him seem to be more than just those for a brother.”
After this realization, Shen Shuyi secretly compared Shen Lu and Zhao Yuheng many times.
Then he discovered that Shen Lu was his real brother, and Zhao Yuheng wasn’t at all!!! He certainly didn’t want to be all lovey-dovey with Shen Lu like that 🙂 The witch suggested, “Judging from what you’ve said, he probably likes you too. He just lacks an opportunity to express it. Why don’t you find someone to pretend to be your boyfriend and see your childhood friend’s reaction?”
“I’ve tried that,” Shen Shuyi said thoughtfully, recalling his middle school days. “It seems there wasn’t much of a reaction?”
You actually tried it!
“Is it because the fake boyfriend you found wasn’t competitive enough for your childhood friend? He didn’t even consider him a threat?”
Really? Shen Shuyi instinctively wanted to retort.
But remembering Zhao Ci’s appearance… well, maybe the witch had a point.
“Then what should we do?”
The witch suggested, “Find someone even more impressive.”
“There’s no guy more impressive than him around me!”
“….” Damn, it’s a romance.
“How about fabricating one?” the witch said, “As long as the goal is achieved.” Shen Shuyi pondered.
The witch said, “Since you’re so handsome, I’ll give you a free fortune telling on the success rate.” The witch placed her hand on the crystal ball, muttered something for a moment, then opened her eyes and fell silent.
Shen Shuyi asked nervously, “How was it? The success rate?”
“…One hundred percent.” The witch grasped his hand, excitedly saying, “Comrade, go for it! You two are destined to be together; there’s no way you’ll fail.”
“I’m in love.”
On an ordinary night, Shen Shuyi calmly uttered these words.
Lin Yiqiong and her husband had just returned from a trip to Egypt that evening and invited Zhuang Xinrou to have dinner at home.
Just as everyone was enjoying themselves, Shen Shuyi suddenly blurted out these words. The dried fish that Zhao Yuheng had been putting on his plate fell to the ground with a “clatter.”
“You…are in love?” Zhao Yuheng repeated, as if he had heard some alien language.
“Yes, that’s right,” Shen Shuyi said.
“Zhao Ci?” Zhao Yuhengqi’s face darkened.
“No!” Shen Shuyi thought to himself, “It has to be Sister Witch again. Just how well does Zhao Yuheng know him? Can’t he have any other friends besides Zhao Ci?”
“I met him through gaming,” Shen Shuyi coughed, “Online dating.” Lin Yiqiong finally looked over. Shen Shuyi was already seventeen; she wouldn’t object to him dating, but online dating seemed unreliable.
“What game did you meet? I don’t know!” Zhao Yuheng’s voice was icy.
Lin Yiqiong mentally gave Zhao Yuheng a thumbs up. Good question! That’s the charm of an external guardian!
“Um… never mind.” He hadn’t even finished making up what game it was!
“Anyway, I just wanted to let you know I’m dating!” Shen Shuyi emphasized, “Um, I won’t be sleeping with Zhao Yuheng anymore. I’m afraid my boyfriend will forget.”
Lin Yiqiong almost spit out her water. This brat! Didn’t he realize he’d suddenly come out to his parents?! That night, Lin Yiqiong found Shen Shuyi and they talked all night long.
This time, Shen Shuyi was extremely secretive, only saying he was in a relationship and refusing to reveal any information about his partner, as if he were afraid Lin Yiqiong would dump him for ten million and force him to break up with her.
Zhao Yuheng watched silently, her teeth aching with rage.
The fact that he was in a “boyfriend” relationship was a minor matter compared to an online romance.
Although Lin Yiqiong was hands-off with Shen Shuyi, she didn’t really let him do whatever he wanted.
When Lin Yiqiong told him he wasn’t allowed to secretly meet this online boyfriend, Shen Shuyi almost burst into tears of gratitude.
No one knows a son better than his mother! He was genuinely afraid that if he didn’t meet him secretly, he wouldn’t be able to maintain the lie, and Zhao Yuheng would eventually expose him. With Lin Yiqiong’s words, Shen Shuyi didn’t even need to find a real person to impersonate him!
That night, for the first time in years, Shen Shuyi voluntarily slept separately from Zhao Yuheng.
Having passed Lin Yiqiong’s test, Shen Shuyi knew he hadn’t yet passed Zhao Yuheng’s.
He had just finished tidying his pajamas in Zhao Yuheng’s bedroom and was about to return to his own room when Zhao Yuheng grabbed his wrist.
“Let’s talk.” Shen Shuyi swallowed hard, thinking, “Stay calm!”
Then he sat down on the sofa: “What?”
“Let’s talk about you.” Zhao Yuheng paused, almost squeezing out four words: “My online boyfriend.”
“When did you start dating? I didn’t know.”
“It was during the time you went to the US for the competition. I was bored, so I downloaded a shooting game online. We met in the game. He was really good and played with me. Over time, we developed feelings for each other and got together.”
“…” Zhao Yuheng said sourly, “Developed feelings over time?”
He was so angry he wanted to bite Shen Shuyi to death and then commit suicide.
Playing a game for a week is called developing feelings over time?
What about him? He’d played games with Shen Shuyi for over ten years, how come Shen Shuyi hadn’t developed feelings for him?
Zhao Yuheng chuckled coldly, thinking, “It can’t be because there’s no sun, can it?”
