Chapter 3: Keep Your Mouth Shut and Your Resolve Firm.

Yu He has no actual combat experience when it comes to dealing with what is about to happen.

If Fu Yunzheng could only lie down… this posture has a high degree of difficulty and is a more advanced theoretical course that Yu He has not yet studied.

During the shower later, he plans to take the opportunity to quickly catch up on this, and unconsciously clenches the human anatomy diagram in his pocket.

Fortunately, Shawn brought him a cheat sheet.

Seeing Yu He staring blankly at the hanging ring on the bed, Fu Yunzheng felt a little uncomfortable and moved a bit. He called Yu He’s name: “Yu He.”

Yu He snapped out of it and responded, “Boss.”

He always remembered that Shawn told him to address the guests as ‘boss’ as an iron rule.

Fu Yunzheng hesitated for a moment but did not correct Yu He’s address to him. He asked in a deep voice, “Do you know the rules?”

Fu Yunzheng had an imposing presence, and Yu He felt like he was being questioned by the principal.

Yu He straightened his back slightly and answered cautiously, “I know. Keep your mouth shut and your resolve firm.”

For a moment, confusion flashed in Fu Yunzheng’s eyes, but then he returned to his usual calm demeanour.

“…Very well,’ Fu Yunzheng leaned his wheelchair against the bed and spoke in a tense voice, instructing Yu He, “Go take a shower.”

Yu He imitated the posture of the Fu family’s attendants, took three steps back, turned around, and walked towards the bathroom.

The bathroom was very clean, with only common toiletries such as shampoo, shower gel, and a full set of unopened dental supplies on the countertop.

Yu He turned on the showerhead and rummaged through the uncommon toiletries in the bathroom amidst the sound of rushing water.

This shouldn’t be happening.

Could it be that Fu Yunzheng thought he had already finished cleaning at Jinse Terrace?

But it had been over three hours since he left Jinse Terrace, and even if he had finished cleaning, it would have gotten dirty again.

It’s strange.

Yu He pondered for a moment while standing naked in the bathroom and finally opened the toothbrush packaging, thinking to himself: ‘Well, let’s brush my teeth properly then.’

After taking a shower, Yu He wrapped a towel around his waist, took a deep breath, and bravely opened the bathroom door.

As the bathroom door opened with a soft sound, Fu Yunzheng instinctively looked towards the door.

‘He’s very sensitive to sound,’ Yu He thought blankly.

The two of them locked eyes with each other.

The wheelchair was placed by the bed, and Fu Yunzheng lay on the bed with a portion of his clean neck exposed from under the down comforter.

It seems that Fu Yunzheng had taken off his clothes while Yu He was taking a shower.

Yu He’s heart began to race, feeling extremely nervous.

This is like the first time a young girl enters the bridal sedan chair.

When he was in high school, Yu He was on the school basketball team and had an excellent figure. He was very confident about his appearance.

Therefore, he sincerely hopes that the boss can be gentle with him because of his youthful beauty.

He glanced again at the hanging ring above Fu Yunzheng’s head, thinking, ‘Just looking at these things, it doesn’t seem very gentle.’

Yu He had a bold guess in his heart, that he didn’t see any cleaning tools in the bathroom. Could it be that the big shot was planning to clean it himself?

Life is not easy for anyone, and it’s even harder when you are out there trying to make a living.

Forget it, don’t scare yourself. Fu Yunzheng doesn’t seem like a perverted person when he looks at him, his gaze is very clear. Anyway, when he closes his eyes, the night will pass, and Fu Yunzheng can do whatever he wants. In a society ruled by law, he can’t be played to death, can he?

Yu He steadied his mind, slowly walked to the bedside, knelt on the bed, and tried to make his voice sound more obedient.

“I don’t know what kind of person you like, but I heard that the innocent and cute image of a white rabbit is quite popular,” he said in a soft voice. “Boss, do you need me to do anything?”

Fu Yunzheng’s pupils were very dark. He looked up and stared at Yu He directly, saying, “I need you to speak properly.”

Well, this big shot might not like the little white rabbit after all.

Fu Yunzheng’s speech carried a seriousness that Yu He couldn’t describe. It was like that of a boss or a teacher, an imposing aura that came from being in a high position for a long time. This feeling was hard to imitate, and could only be cultivated by a true leader.

Without using harsh words or exaggerated gestures, a calm and peaceful tone can also make people unconsciously submit.

In the Yu family, even if Yu He’s stepfather threw an ashtray at him, Yu Heguang wouldn’t feel this way.

This kind of dignity and solemnity makes people feel submissive.

Oh no.

As Yu He thought more, he felt that Fu Yunzheng was like the key between “A” and “D” on the keyboard. Combined with the clues of the uninhabited villa, kneeling upon meeting, the hanging ring on the bed, and him not liking the little white rabbit persona, Yu He couldn’t help but sigh in advance for himself. 

(In the given context, “the key between ‘A’ and ‘D’ on the keyboard” is being used as a metaphor to describe the character of Fu Yunzheng. Just as the key between “A” and “D” is a crucial key for gaming that can make or break a player’s performance, Fu Yunzheng’s character is portrayed as an important, perhaps even pivotal, figure in the situation at hand. The metaphor also implies that Fu Yunzheng’s character may have a decisive impact on the protagonist’s fate, much like how pressing the key between “A” and “D” can impact a player’s success or failure in a game.)

Since even pretending to be a little white rabbit can’t help him escape the fate of being skinned and tortured, Yu He decided to break the mould and not pretend anymore.

He had a very clear and melodious voice, like a jade zither made of redwood, and it was a very clear youthful voice: “Okay, Boss Fu, is it okay to talk like this?”

Fu Yunzheng’s arm emerged from inside the duvet, revealing a sickly pallor beneath his wheat-coloured skin. His veins and tendons were clearly visible, and without the cover of his wristwatch, the bones and joints on his wrist protruded sharply, as if they were about to break.

Yu He subconsciously held onto Fu Yunzheng’s wrist.

They exchanged a glance, feeling a bit awkward. Would it be too eager to take the initiative to shake hands with the boss? However, Fu Yunzheng had a handsome appearance. As Shawn had advised him. If he could get on the boss’s good side, it would truly be a great gain.

Yu He cleared his throat and involuntarily tightened his grip on the wrist in his palm, offering, “What do you need? Let me help you.”

Fu Yunzheng didn’t withdraw his right wrist from Yu He’s grasp. Instead, he extended his left hand to grab the hanging ring on the headboard and used it to pull himself up with force.

It required a lot of strength to pull the weight of his entire upper body with just one hand, causing the muscles in Fu Yunzheng’s shoulders and arms to slightly bulge.

It was apparent that Fu Yunzheng was someone who prioritized exercise. His arm had a sleek and attractive line that was not exaggerated, a perfect contour that Yu He could not achieve despite going to the gym.

This was the kind of sturdy muscle that was exclusive to mature men and could only be attained after a certain age. Just like his voice, no matter how hard Yu He tried, he could not produce the innocent childlike voice he had before he was ten years old, nor could he achieve the deep bass he desired no matter how much he tried to lower his voice.

Perhaps due to prolonged bed rest, even performing the simple action of pulling the hanging ring caused Fu Yunzheng’s arms to tremble due to exertion.

After sitting there in a daze for a while, Yu He suddenly remembered that as a ‘plaything,’ he should have taken the initiative to help the gold master up instead of holding his wrist and thinking randomly.

He had made a mistake.

Just as Yu He leaned forward, Fu Yunzheng had already gotten up on his own and sat up against the head of the bed.

Yu He: “……”

As Fu Yunzheng moved, his blanket slipped off, revealing his deep collarbone.

His bone structure was prominent.

Although he was a man with a large frame, he had become so thin due to illness that he was unable to move freely, and could only sit in a wheelchair. Most likely, his injury had damaged his lumbar spine. If it were only a disability in his legs, why couldn’t he even exert any force to get out of bed?

Yu He took another look at the hanging ring on the bedside, bit his lip, and wondered if it was because he had a dirty mind that he saw the leverage tool for helping Fu Yunzheng get up as… 

It’s all because Shawn tutored him too hard! 

Fu Yunzheng felt unhappy as Yu He kept staring at the hanging ring.

Fu Yunzheng is very concerned about his injuries, hence the people around him are also careful with their words, trying to avoid mentioning anything related to his condition. He doesn’t like being treated like a patient and prefers to do things himself as much as possible without relying on others. However, his spinal injury has greatly affected his daily life, and it’s not just a matter of being unable to walk.

Yu He, who doesn’t understand the rules, is indeed a young master who has never experienced hardships and doesn’t know the depth of the world.

Perhaps it’s not a good idea to find a boy who is too young to accompany oneself, but then again, if you’re going to find someone to accompany you, why not find someone young and beautiful? After all, both the young and beautiful and the older and ordinary are after his power and money, it’s just that the older ones are better at disguising themselves.

In the six months since the car accident, Fu Yunzheng has changed a lot, and the disability has had a devastating impact on him. During this time, he has been constantly searching for a relative balance between self-destruction and self-reconstruction.

He hides in the Yunsu private residence, avoiding the scrutiny of the public eye. He’s like a solitary monster that only exists in the rumours of outsiders.

After staying at the Yunsu private residence for a long time, it’s inevitable to feel empty and bored.

Fu Yunzheng is not a saint, he is just an ordinary man who once had infinite desires for money, power, and status.

Before the car accident, he could relieve stress through sports, playing cards, travelling, and other activities. However, since becoming disabled, Fu Yunzheng has lost interest in these activities.

Because no matter what he does, it’s just a constant reminder that he is disabled.

He is disabled and may never be able to stand up again in his lifetime, even though he has received the most advanced treatment in the world, it still cannot effectively restore the nerves in his spine.

This is a problem that cannot be solved by money or power.

If fate wants Fu Yunzheng to sit in a wheelchair, then he will inevitably sit in a wheelchair.

He has no choice but to accept this result.

People around him have suggested that he keep some kind of company, and Fu Yunzheng has tried raising a few animals, but he found them noisy and bothersome.

At night, the kitten couldn’t jump onto his bed no matter how much it tried, and it would hum and roll around on the ground. He couldn’t even bend down to pick it up.

He couldn’t take care of himself, let alone a pet.

After thinking it over, if it didn’t work, he would just hire someone.

People are good, he doesn’t have to take care of them, they can talk, and most importantly, as long as he pays them, it’s fine.

If only everything in the world could be solved with money.

Fu Yunzheng lowered his gaze to his disabled legs, then looked at the lively and agile Yu He, feeling a bit frustrated.

If Yu He knew that he was just kneeling on the bed honestly and was praised as ‘lively and agile,’ he would definitely have a lot to say.

Fortunately, he didn’t know.

At that moment, neither Fu Yunzheng nor Yu He spoke, and the atmosphere suddenly became cold.

Since realizing that the suspension loop was not for hanging himself, Yu He has been quite calm about what happened next.

This has to do with human nature.

When Yu He agreed to sell himself, he was somewhat conflicted, but once he accepted a more terrible method of selling, the ordinary method of selling suddenly seemed quite good.

Is this the so-called ‘demolition effect’ that Mr Lu Xun talked about?

(In this context, the phrase “这可能就是鲁迅先生所说的拆屋效应？” is suggesting that the situation they are in might be an example of what Lu Xun, a famous Chinese writer, called the “demolition effect”. This effect refers to how, when one part of a system or structure is dismantled or destroyed, the rest of it can quickly fall apart as well. In this case, it could be interpreted as the idea that once one person has agreed to be sold, it becomes easier for others to accept being sold as well, leading to a breakdown in societal values and morals.)

Bringing his scattered thoughts back, just as Yu He was about to say something to break the silence, unexpectedly Fu Yunzheng spoke first.

He asked Yu He: “Did you volunteer?”

Yu He looked at Fu Yunzheng and said firmly: “I volunteered.”

Fu Yunzheng sat up a bit with the support of the bed and looked at Yu He. His voice was low and pleasant: “If you can satisfy me tonight, I will sign a contract with you tomorrow, give you money and protection. But no matter what happens later, you must not talk about it. Otherwise, I guarantee you will regret it.”

Upon hearing this, Yu He couldn’t help but feel a little nervous. However, Fu Yunzheng’s eyes were too pure, and Yu He could not imagine any violent emotions in those eyes or any grim expressions on his handsome face.

If it really exists, then it’s a learning experience.

With this in mind, Yue He smiled and said, “Okay, boss, I’ll try to satisfy you.” 

“My name is Fu Yunzheng, don’t call me boss.” 

Yue He quickly agreed, “Okay, then how should I address you? Mr Fu?

Fu Yunzheng didn’t want to hear the title ‘Boss Fu’ in bed, as it made him feel like he was still working. He fell silent for a moment before saying, “I’m much older than you, so you can call me Mr Fu.”

“Okay, Mr Fu,” Yu He placed his hand on the towel around his waist and looked at Fu Yunzheng, seeking his opinion. “Shall we begin?”

Fu Yunzheng didn’t say anything, he just nodded.

Yu He untied his towel.

Yu He was young enough, and his whole body was filled with infinite vitality.

He leaned towards Fu Yunzheng.

Fu Yunzheng looked down indifferently as if he didn’t find Yu He’s white and jade-like body attractive.

Yu He also wanted to be reserved, but what he was about to say next was difficult to say in a reserved manner, no matter how he phrased it.

He stuttered a little: “Mr Fu, um, the thing is, I haven’t done the cleaning yet, and I couldn’t find it in the bathroom…”

Yu He couldn’t go on and stopped, looking at Fu Yunzheng, hoping that this wise and intelligent person could understand his unfinished meaning.

Fu Yunzheng cleared his throat and covered his lips, looking at Yu He with his narrow and long phoenix eyes, but did not immediately answer.

Yu He was a little puzzled and didn’t understand why Fu Yunzheng suddenly stopped talking.

He called out hesitantly, “Mr Fu?”

Fu Yunzheng looked away and said calmly, “I’ve done it, you can come now.”

Yu He: “!!!!!!!!”

Who is coming? Who???

Me!!!!!!

Divinelyme says: I’m so sorry about the long notes but I felt that there should be proper explanations so that everyone understands without having to search up Chinese idioms and history.