He is Too Stingy, This Sand Sculpture Cannon Fodder

The next morning, Shu You was awakened by the aroma of breakfast.

He walked out with messy hair and found the table filled with various delicious dishes, each one eagerly beckoning to him.

Shu You: What happened?

The sumptuous breakfast made him swallow his saliva and couldn’t help but ask, “Did Lin Mingxu have something good today?”

“Not really.”

The man walked out of the kitchen and looked deeply at him, “The upstairs said that the water and electricity are all damaged and need to be renovated.”

Shu You: So?

Lin Mingxu casually said, “So we have to temporarily sleep on our sides, as the master bedroom may leak at any time.”

Shu You: …

He felt that the old neighborhood was really not good.

The plan to sleep separately hadn’t even been implemented yet, but it was already a stillborn idea.

Shu You was at a loss.

Lin Mingxu placed the last sandwich in front of him and seemingly casually said, “You seem very down.”

“No, not really.”

Shu You muttered, “I’m actually really down.”

Lin Mingxu: “Oh, it’s not that.”

Shu You snapped out of it and quickly smiled, “I just think this house is no good.”

“Wait for you, um, wait until we have money, and we’ll move to a different place.”

Buying a house was still far away for now, but improving their lives shouldn’t be a problem.

Speaking of which, Shuyou started to mentally calculate his savings.

Lin Mingxu raised an eyebrow.

While Shu You bit into his bacon and calculated his little nest egg, he ate breakfast absentmindedly. Lin Mingxu noticed, and his eyes grew heavy.

After finishing breakfast, Lin Mingxu left for work. He had already reached the entrance when he suddenly turned around and said, “Shu You.”

Shu You was still lounging on the couch, looking at his phone. He looked up at the sound, “What’s up?”

“Do you have time today?”

“Yeah, I do.”

After thinking for a moment, Shu You said, “Actually, I feel like it’s useless to stay at home and study the variety show performance. I’m considering whether or not to go out.”

“Then come to the company with me.”

Lin Mingxu said casually, “I have something in the afternoon and I need your help.”

Shu You didn’t know why, but whenever he heard Lin Mingxu ask for help, he felt a bit uneasy.

It wasn’t exactly uneasiness, just a subtle discomfort.

He felt like every time Lin Mingxu mentioned help, it was actually a way to dig a pit.

Dig a pit, pour some water, and plant a Shu Xiaoyou. Look at how it turns out, hey, it hasn’t grown.

However, Lin Mingxu stared at him with deep eyes, just staring at him, his gaze fixed on Shu You’s.

So Shu You forced himself and said, “Okay.”

Ah, ah, ah, he wanted to refuse, he wanted to refuse.

But when Lin Mingxu looked over with those eyes, he instinctively nodded.

Since he nodded, that means he agreed.

Lin Mingxu raised his chin, “Go change your clothes quickly.”

“Oh.”

Shu You quickly slipped into the bedroom to change his clothes.

A few minutes later, he came out wearing a down jacket, wrapped in a scarf, and wearing a hat.

Like a fluffy ball.

The fluffy ball followed Lin Mingxu into the car and sat in the passenger seat.

Then he noticed the small dog ornament on the center console.

It was placed there just right, with a loose head and tail that swayed as the car moved.

It resembled someone’s silly hairstyle.

Shu You: …

He subtly locked eyes with the small dog for five seconds and muttered to himself, “Looks familiar.”

Lin Mingxu gave him a casual glance and didn’t say anything.

Soon, the car entered the underground parking lot of a building. The two of them got out of the car and walked into the elevator, one after the other.

It was the first time Shu You saw how Lin Mingxu interacted with his subordinates.

The man didn’t deliberately put on a stern face, but naturally exuded an air of superiority. His tall figure approached, nodding and greeting the familiar employees and subordinates along the way. It was as if he gradually enveloped himself in a shell called “CEO Lin,” transforming from the person Shu You was familiar with into a different persona.

Meticulous, calm, with a certain air of charisma.

So this was how Lin Mingxu was in public.

During Shu You’s previous visits to the company, he had only interacted with Lin Mingxu privately and hadn’t seen this side of him. He was slightly curious and couldn’t help but straighten his posture, lifting his head, and unconsciously borrowing Lin Mingxu’s presence to exude an imposing aura.

Even when they entered Lin Mingxu’s office, before the door closed, Lin Mingxu said to Tang Le, who followed them in, “Go get a glass of juice.”

Tang Le was slightly startled and reflexively glanced at Shu You, immediately understanding. “Okay, CEO Lin.”

Maybe he was overthinking, but Shu You felt that this glance was unusual.

The company had a separate pantry, and the juice arrived shortly after, still sealed in a large cup. Tang Le was efficient and even brought a clean paper cup.

Lin Mingxu had taken off his coat and gestured to Shu You, “Wait a moment, I’ll have a meeting.”

Shu You obediently sat on the small sofa, poured himself a glass of juice, and then put on headphones, opening his phone to watch videos.

He wasn’t really focused, just casually watching. But as he watched, he felt someone’s gaze on him.

It seemed like it was Lin Mingxu.

After all, this was Lin Mingxu’s exclusive office, and now there were only the two of them inside.

It wasn’t a continuous gaze, just an occasional glance.

As if confirming something.

Confirming what?

Unable to hold back, Shu You cleared his throat and stood up, “I’ll go to the restroom.”

He slipped out as if escaping.

As he walked to the end of the corridor, he wasn’t sure which department it was, but it seemed like the pantry was ahead, where several girls were chatting and laughing inside.

“Hey, did you see the cute little guy who came with CEO Lin today?”

Shu You understood and was interested in office gossip.

“Yes, I saw him. So adorable, obediently following behind CEO Lin. Must be someone from CEO Lin’s family.”

Shu You smirked to himself. He was Lin Mingxu’s number one lapdog.

“I know, I know.

That’s CEO Lin’s boyfriend, surprising, right?”

“Hahaha, you’re wrong. We already knew that. Haven’t you noticed the way CEO Lin looks at him? It’s not right.”

“Ah, ah, ah, how come you all know? I thought I was the only one silently shipping them.”

Shu You “…”

It’s not just Lin Mingxu’s gaze that’s different.

Every time, isn’t it a look that makes me want to kill him?

How can’t he see it?

Shu You really wanted to push open the door and consult right now.

But being the person involved himself, he could only sneak away surreptitiously.

There were many companies in the building.

Lin Mingxu’s company rented three floors, but Shu You didn’t know which three floors specifically. He walked up the stairs and instinctively looked for an empty place.

The stairwell.

The cleaning auntie was tidying up paper boxes and was startled when she saw him enter. “You…”

Shu You quickly explained, “No, no, I’m just passing by.”

“Oh.”

The auntie relaxed a bit and glanced at him, insisting, “These are things they don’t want.”

Shu You nodded. “I know, I know.”

“It’s not like I deliberately took them.”

Shu You understood. “I understand, I understand.”

The auntie wanted to say something more, but Shu You smiled shyly. “I understand, I understand.”

“Even waste wants a home.”

“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Hello to you and hello to me.”

The auntie’s gaze towards him instantly turned appreciative.

Ten minutes later, Shu You rushed into Lin Mingxu’s office, excited. “Lin Mingxu!”

“From now on, your company’s property management fee can be discounted by 20%.”

Lin Mingxu: “…”

Shu You was elated and went straight to his desk, spinning and leaping until he reached in front of him, with a bright smile. “I just met a cleaning auntie in the hallway.”

He whispered mysteriously, “You didn’t expect it, she’s the owner of this building, and her family also runs the property management company.”

Lin Mingxu: “…” Unexpected, indeed unexpected.

His expression was hard to describe, and he called Tang Le to ask. Tang Le went out with a shocked face. Lin Mingxu’s expression was subtle. “How did you do it?”

Shu You humbly said, “It’s nothing.”

“It’s just a sentence.”

Lin Mingxu: “Just a sentence?”

“Yes.”

Shu You shyly lowered his head. “We’re both stingy people, no need to have met each other.”

Lin Mingxu: “…”

He seemed to understand something.

Although the property management fee wasn’t much money, it still accumulated to a significant amount over time.

It seemed that every time Shu You came, he would bring him surprises.

Lin Mingxu put down his pen, calm and composed. “Shu You.”

He looked deeply into his eyes. “What reward do you want?”

“And there’s a reward?”

Shu You became even happier. “How about we go out for a nice lunch?”

Lin Mingxu: “Okay.” But that wasn’t enough, he would remember to give him even more and better rewards.

It was about time.

After finishing lunch, Shu You was full and sleepy in the passenger seat, and he watched as Lin Mingxu drove past the building where the company was located, turned a corner, and went in another direction.

“Lin Mingxu.”

Shu You couldn’t help but ask, “Where are we going?”

Lin Mingxu glanced at him lightly. “Guess.”

Shu You: Uh…

He hesitated, “I can’t guess.”

Lin Mingxu’s gaze deepened. “If you can’t guess, I’ll punish you.”

Shu You “…”

Who corrupted Lin Mingxu?

He was dumbfounded as he watched Lin Mingxu drive, turn, and make a left turn for a few minutes until the car entered a residential complex.

It was quite upscale.

As Lin Mingxu drove further in, Shu You gradually started to remember. He exclaimed in surprise, “Isn’t this…”

It was Lin Mingxu’s house.

The one that had been sealed by the court.

Compared to last time, it didn’t look much different here. It was just that the flowers and trees in the garden were neglected and half withered due to winter.

Shu You got out of the car, unable to understand what was happening.

“I’ve reclaimed this house.”

Lin Mingxu said softly, “There’s no problem anymore.”

No problem already? That was fast.

Indeed, Lin Zong was worthy of admiration.

Shu You looked up at the five-story building and felt a bit dazed.

But in the next second, Lin Mingxu walked to his side as if nothing had happened and took his hand.

Before Shu You could react, he was already being led inside.

Indeed, the house had been reclaimed because Lin Mingxu personally opened the door and entered.

The seal from the court at the entrance had also been removed, and the door creaked open. Inside, there was dust everywhere, preserving the same appearance as when they had last entered.

The two of them stopped in the hallway. Lin Mingxu calmly said, “I’ll go upstairs and take a look.”

“Okay,” Shu You replied.

Only then did the man release his hand. Shu You instinctively curled his fingers, feeling the warmth in his palm.

Then he looked around, and a thought surfaced in his mind.

Why did Lin Mingxu bring him here?

There were many photos hanging on the wall beside the staircase.

They were all pictures of a family going out, with various landscapes and famous scenic spots, but most of them were different combinations of family members.

Whether it was a family of three or a casual grouping, the one common point was the unmistakable display of happiness that couldn’t be hidden, indicating a harmonious family.

As Shu You looked at the photos, he paused in front of a solo photo of Lin Mingxu.

Probably Lin Mingxu during his teenage years.

He couldn’t be more than twenty years old, with a tall and straight figure and a hint of youthful vitality in his brows. Shu You couldn’t help but stare at it for a while.

He didn’t move.

Suddenly, a broad chest pressed against his back, and the man came up from behind, encircling him and gently resting his chin on Shu You’s shoulder.

Then, a deep and magnetic voice surrounded his ears, constantly penetrating into his heart.

“I originally planned to hire a housekeeping service first and bring you here over the weekend.”

“It just so happened that there was a water leakage issue last night.”

It echoed in his ears.

It was so close.

Intimate, ambiguous, unmistakable actions.

An atmosphere that became tangible and undeniable.

“Shu You.”

The man whispered softly, “In the future, let’s display our photos here too, okay?”

Shu You felt his shoulder sink, and his heart suddenly grew heavier.

Certain self-deceptive thoughts were shattered with a gust of wind.