He is Too Stingy, This Sand Sculpture Cannon Fodder

Shu You trembled and instinctively tried to close the door. But it was too late. With a slight force, the man closed the door directly, his finger slightly hooked, and even locked it.

Hearing the clear sound of the door locking, Shu You swallowed hard and instinctively stepped back, pressing his back against the wallpaper, as if trying to blend into the background.

Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no.

Those two words kept flashing in his mind, and he stammered, “H-how did you…?”

“Shu You.”

Ling Mingxu’s expression was obscure and unclear, making it difficult to discern his true thoughts. He stared at the person in front of him and said coldly, “You’re quite unexpected.”

“Y-yes, yes, yes.”

In Shu You’s mind, the barrage kept replaying, and he murmured, “How did you find me so quickly?”

It hasn’t even been 24 hours yet, it makes me feel so defeated.

As if he were a small monkey unable to escape from the Five-Finger Mountain of the Buddha.

And at a time like this, he actually had a thought—truly worthy of a protagonist.

Ling Mingxu didn’t hear his inner praise. His expression grew even colder.

He took a step forward, forcing him back, causing Shu You’s hair to stand on end. His face turned pale, “L-Ling, Ling Mingxu, you…”

“What about me?”

The man stopped in front of him, their faces almost touching. His handsome face loomed large, and Shu You could even see his own terrified expression reflected in his eyes.

Ling Mingxu raised his hand and lightly pressed it against Shu You’s shoulder. Though seemingly casual, there was a growing intensity in his tone, “Tell me. What was the real reason for our breakup?”

That hand felt like a shackle, firmly gripping his right shoulder. Heat and strength surged through, rendering Shu You immobile. He shrank his head like a quail and stuttered, “I… I just… I discovered myself.”

“You discovered yourself?”

Ling Mingxu’s face twisted for a moment. He enunciated each word, “I still remember when you told me last time that you had an epiphany and understood what is truly important in life.”

It was Shu You’s nonsense when he first arrived, just to prevent Ling Mingxu from driving him away.

Shu You didn’t expect him to remember that conversation from so long ago. He trembled and his voice shook slightly, “Y-yes, that’s right.”

He struggled to swallow his saliva and said with difficulty, “A person’s self is sometimes like an onion, with many layers.”

“I’m just peeling away layer by layer, just like an onion. Ling Mingxu, what are you doing?”

Before he could finish his nonsensical words, Shu You felt a weight on his waist. The world spun before his eyes as Ling Mingxu lifted him up.

The man’s strong arm tightly held his waist as he took a few steps and threw him forcefully onto the bed.

Dizzy and disoriented, Shu You climbed up in a disheveled manner, “Ling Mingxu, what are you doing?”

Ling Mingxu stood by the bed, looking down at him from above, his gaze sharp as ice.

Each piercing look made Shu You feel timid, and his voice involuntarily grew quieter, “I-I just woke up not long ago, I’m not really tired, you don’t have to make me lie down.”

Ling Mingxu: “.”

“Hey, hey, hey!”

Shu You saw him about to raise his hand, hastily covering himself with the blanket, and shouted, “No domestic violence!”

“No domestic violence.”

Ling Mingxu sneered, “Since you want to break up with me, it doesn’t count as domestic violence.”

Shu You “…”

He quickly changed his tune, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I’ll tell you now.”

“I…”

He didn’t dare to meet Ling Mingxu’s eyes, stuttering and stumbling for a while, he mustered the courage to say, “I apologize to you, I’m sorry. I just realized that I may not have feelings for you anymore.”

“No feelings?”

Ling Mingxu didn’t make any moves this time, he just stood there and repeated those three words.

He looked terrifying.

Shu You suddenly felt weak in the legs.

As he desperately tried to feel the sensation in his legs, he stuttered once again, “I-I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I just woke up not long ago, I’m not really tired, you don’t have to make me lie down.”

Ling Mingxu’s expression remained cold and his eyes narrowed dangerously, “It seems that you still don’t understand the consequences of your actions.”

Shu You’s heart sank, realizing that things were about to take a turn for the worse.

He desperately tried to feel the sensation in his legs while stumbling and stuttering once again, he said, “Ling Mingxu.”

Ling Mingxu’s gaze remained heavy, staring at him intently.

Shu You’s heart began to tremble. He turned his head away, unable to meet the man’s eyes, and said softly, “There’s no reason.”

“Feelings are like that for everyone. Sometimes you suddenly like someone, and sometimes you suddenly don’t have feelings anymore.”

“I won’t.”

The trembling feather of the hummingbird fluttered lightly, causing ripples to spread across the calm lake. Ling Mingxu said in a faint tone, “I won’t suddenly like you, and I won’t suddenly stop liking you.”

“I…”

Shu You bit his lip, realizing he had nothing to say.

However, Ling Mingxu continued speaking.

“Shu You.”

The man looked deeply into his eyes, staring at him. “I gradually fell in love with you.”

From being half-dead angry at him, to unconsciously being attracted to him, and then realizing his own feelings, Ling Mingxu gradually understood himself through their interactions.

Now, he understood what he wanted, but Shu You wanted to leave.

How could that be possible?

How could he allow it?

Ling Mingxu’s eyes grew darker.

Suddenly, he raised his hand seemingly casually and placed it back on Shu You’s shoulder.

The man lowered his head slightly, looking into his eyes, their gazes locked.

“Shu You.”

He called his name again.

Ling Mingxu’s eyes grew deeper and more obscure, like a maze that couldn’t be escaped. Unable to resist, Shu You couldn’t help but raise his head to meet his gaze, and then, as if being enchanted, he sat dumbfounded on the bed.

His hair was still disheveled, his delicate face filled with confusion, and only his eyes remained bright, though they were somewhat vacant at the moment.

Silly, but adorable.

It was only in moments like these that Shu You could truly be obedient.

Ling Mingxu’s heart softened instantly.

He slowly bent down, getting closer and closer, and in the inch by inch distance, gently and soothingly kissed his lips.

His pale pink lips were as soft as his current mood.

First, they aimed for the lip bead, then outlined the entire lip shape, gradually parting the lips and firmly locking them in place, savoring them without hesitation.

As if fully focused, doing the most serious, earnest, and meticulous thing in the world.

The lips of someone you love are sweet.

Sweet to the point of making one forget everything else, difficult to resist.

And unwilling to resist.

One kiss.

Another kiss.

And yet another.

Shu You’s legs grew even weaker.

He mumbled to himself, wondering if he was going to become lame, only able to rely on a wheelchair in the future.

Then he realized that he couldn’t feel his legs at the moment, so why was he thinking about the future?

In a series of affectionate moments where both sides were indulging, he noticed something else.

He couldn’t feel his mouth either.

It seemed numb.

Like a peculiar ailment, it slowly and persistently invaded his limbs through his lips, tongue, and brain, rendering him unable to move, in a dazed and confused state.

And he found himself in an embrace with Ling Mingxu.

For a long time, really long and not just a sensory illusion, Shu You couldn’t hold back any longer. Panting heavily, he kept shrinking back, saying, “Wait, wait.”

Ling Mingxu reluctantly let him go,

his anger slightly subsiding.

The man’s eyes were filled with tenderness, devoid of the previous coldness. His voice also carried a hint of delight. “What is it?”

“Don’t you feel anything either?”

Shu You “…”

He was dumbfounded, taking a while to regain his composure. “You…you did all this just to prove that?”

“Yes.”

Ling Mingxu admitted directly.

At this moment, he was sitting on the bed with Shu You, intimately embracing each other. The man’s broad and sturdy chest was reliable, like an indestructible wall, an inescapable barrier.

Shu You took several deep breaths, his face flushed. He said, “How could you do this?”

“We’ve already broken up,” he emphasized forcefully. “What you’re doing is forcing someone to kiss you.”

“Forcing?”

Ling Mingxu’s face immediately darkened. “Are you saying that you were forced, that you don’t like it?”

Shu You gritted his teeth. “I don’t like it.”

“Is that so?” Ling Mingxu sneered. “If you don’t like it, then why did you kiss me for so long?”

Shu You’s face turned even redder. Angrily, he said, “That’s because you used your charm to bewitch me, taking advantage of me in a vulnerable state.”

“Very well.”

Ling Mingxu didn’t expect that Shu You would mention charm. His gaze turned cold. “I don’t believe that you don’t like it.”

He reached out directly, his left hand holding him down while his right hand removed his down jacket.

Shu You “…”

He was stunned, instinctively struggling. “Ling Mingxu.”

Ignoring his protests, Ling Mingxu firmly restrained his flailing arms and kissed him again. Shu You was instantly stupefied. “Ling Ling Ling Mingxu, you…”

The man looked deeply into his eyes, his lips curling. “You don’t like this either, right?”

“No no no no no,” Shu You stammered.

Ling Mingxu bit his lip, his gaze turning fierce. “You don’t feel anything either, do you?”

“No no no no no,” Shu You repeated.

After contorting his expression for a while, Shu You lay on the bed, barely breathing, his eyes lifeless, staring at the ceiling.

His clothes were a mess, his hair was disheveled, and his mind was even more chaotic.

It was over.

This time, his mind wasn’t filled with scrolling barrage comments. There were only two words occupying all the space.

It’s really over.

Ling Mingxu turned and entered the bathroom. He soon came out and stood by the bed, looking at Shu You calmly, coldly asking, “Still no feelings, still don’t like it?”

“No.”

Shu You, gasping for breath, responded weakly. Seeing the furrow on Ling Mingxu’s brow, he quickly added, “No, that’s not what I meant.”

Ling Mingxu furrowed his brow. “Then what do you mean?”

“I… I… I…” Shu You choked back his tears. “I just didn’t want to say it.”

“Oh.”

Ling Mingxu raised an eyebrow. “Unfortunately, I only heard your rejection.”

Shu You “…”

He felt like his world was collapsing.

Ling Mingxu’s anger finally subsided.

Just a little.

He calmly spoke, “It’s okay.”

“If you don’t like it, we’ll do it until you do.”

“If you don’t feel anything, I can take you to see a doctor.”

No, Shu You didn’t want to embarrass himself by going to the hospital.

He lay on the big bed like a fish out of water, completely lifeless.

After a while, he said in a wavering voice, “We can’t continue like this.”

“Oh,” Ling Mingxu narrowed his eyes. “I don’t see why not.”

“We can’t,” Shu You rolled into the blanket, wrapping it around himself three times. It seemed to bring him a sense of security. He said with frustration, “Even if we haven’t broken up, you still can’t do this.”

“What’s wrong with me?” Ling Mingxu stared at him, coldly snorting. “Since we haven’t broken up, what’s wrong with me doing this?”

He had spoiled this little bastard too much.

Afraid of scaring him, afraid of surprising him, worried that he couldn’t handle it, he wanted to proceed gradually, to give him a perfect experience.

And what happened?

He ran away.

Or rather, he deceived himself and ran away.

Ling Mingxu gritted his teeth, his face turning cold again. “Shu You, no matter what, I don’t agree to break up.”

At this moment, the man seemed to finally expose himself, pouring out the shadows in his heart, his voice chilling. “Pack your things, and come back with me now.”

Shu You bit his lip. “No.”

He had just uttered a word, and Ling Mingxu’s gaze grew even deeper.

“Shu You,” the man said softly, “I’ve always had a feeling. You know what kind of person I am.”

Shu You felt like he was implying something, but he couldn’t be sure.

Ling Mingxu’s hand, at some point, returned to his shoulder, exerting a subtle force. Shu You could only hear the man’s low and deep voice saying, “Shu You.”

“You wouldn’t want to see my true methods, would you?” Ling Mingxu said, his meaning unclear.

Shu You “…”

He got up from the bed and started tidying his things. Suddenly, he remembered something and spoke up, swallowing hard, “But Brother Wu told me… the production team said there are some things left unfinished and they might need me to come back.”

“I…” He looked at Ling Mingxu with hopeful eyes. “Can I go back and finish it?”

“You can.”

To Shu You’s surprise, Ling Mingxu agreed.

However, the man quickly added, “But I’ll go with you.”

“No, no, no,” Shu You trembled. “I won’t be able to work properly if you come with me.”

To prevent Ling Mingxu from objecting, he immediately leaned in, trying to please him, and hugged the man, rubbing his head against his chest. “Don’t be like this, I was wrong, I know I was wrong. I promise, this time I won’t run away.”

“Not running away?”

“Not running, not running,” Shu You opened his eyes wide and solemnly declared, “Whoever runs is a puppy, I won’t run, and I won’t be a puppy.”

Ling Mingxu stared at him, his meaning unclear, and said in a calm tone, “Then tell me, do you really have no feelings for me?”

“After saying so many words of love to me, now you say you don’t like me anymore,”

He didn’t believe it.

Even if it was true, he would make it false.

“I…” Shu You opened his mouth, his face flushing. “I… I do have some feelings, at least my body doesn’t lie, and I can’t deceive myself.”

Ling Mingxu’s expression slightly changed.

Buzz.

Buzz.

The atmosphere became subtle again, but their phones rang, one after the other.

Shu You was startled, hurriedly answered the call—it was Wu Youzhe.

“Shu You, the production team is urging you. Hurry back, they said they’ll pay you more.”

Shu You replied, “Okay.”

Before ending the call, Ling Mingxu briefly spoke on the other end.

The man walked over in big strides and directly took Shu You’s phone.

Shu You shrank his neck and didn’t dare to stop him.

Then it was Wu Youzhe’s turn to shrink his neck.

“Yes, yes, yes, I understand, I’ll do it, I’ll do it,” Shu You could hear the flattering tone of his own manager on the other end of the phone.

Shu You, go ahead.

After confirming Wu Youzhe’s words, Ling Mingxu returned the phone, gazing deeply at Shu You.

Shu You quickly defended himself, “Look, this time I really didn’t lie to you.”

He blinked his eyes, confidently saying, “I will succeed in my career. As your boyfriend, shouldn’t you be happy for me?”

“Oh,” Ling Mingxu raised an eyebrow. “So now I’m your boyfriend again?”

“Yes, yes, yes.”

Shu You hesitated for a moment and said, “We won’t break up.” He wanted to get through this for now.

They weren’t breaking up, but the problem hadn’t been solved either.

Ling Mingxu knew this very well, but since Shu You had indeed let it slip, he decided to step back for now.

“Turn on your phone, and don’t ignore my calls. You should reply to my messages promptly, understood?”

“I understand.”

Shu You replied, lowering his head and saying, “Boyfriend, you can rest assured.”

He called him ‘boyfriend‘ over and over again, obedient and sensible. He even raised his head, seemingly sincerely looking at Ling Mingxu, “Wait for me to finish the show, and then we can have a serious talk.”

A man’s mouth, a deceitful ghost.

But Ling Mingxu couldn’t help but want to believe him, time and time again.

However…

After being deceived, Ling Mingxu wasn’t so easily appeased.

The man narrowed his eyes and suddenly said meaningfully, “That will depend on your performance.”

“What?” Shu You was momentarily confused, not understanding his meaning. “What do you mean by ‘depend on my performance’?”

Ling Mingxu let out a light hum and glanced down.

Following his hint, Shu You looked down.

Damn it.

He understood the logic, but why was it so big?