He is Too Stingy, This Sand Sculpture Cannon Fodder

Half a month later, Shu You and Lin Mingxu moved.

They moved to a place where they could freely plant bamboo and indulge in it.

The bamboo shoots that haven’t grown out of the ground are called bamboo shoots. After the spring rain, the bamboo will sprout and grow, getting taller and thicker.

Most bamboo species prefer warm and humid places and require a lot of water.

With sufficient water and suitable temperature, bamboo can grow quickly, tall and large.

Sometimes, one hand is not enough to hold on, so you have to use both hands to exert effort.

But effort from just the hands is not enough because, after all, bamboo’s ultimate destination is to be eaten.

So they exerted themselves, with heave-ho, heave-ho, heave-ho.

From morning till night, from night till morning, they worked tirelessly for several days.

In front of Lin’s house, there is a front yard, and at the back, there is a backyard.

When Shu You moved in, he saw an empty space in the backyard. It used to have some flowers and plants, but they had all withered and now it was empty.

Lin Mingxu held his hand and showed him the entire house’s decoration, stopping here with a smile on his lips. “Should we plant something here?”

His mind was full of bamboo, but with a light cough, he stopped this impractical idea.

“Sure.”

Shu You was so exhausted that he kept yawning day after day, making him unable to get up.

Luckily, he didn’t have a job during the day.

Lin Mingxu asked him, “What do you want to plant?”

“Do I even need to say it?”

Shu You looked at him strangely. “With such a big piece of land, of course, we should plant vegetables.”

Cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, and beans, plant them all.

With such a large piece of land, once it’s planted, we can save a lot of money on groceries.

Lin Mingxu: “…”

He miscalculated. He forgot that Shu You didn’t have a romantic gene.

However, Planting in spring and harvesting in autumn, by that time, with a bountiful harvest and signs of abundance, it would be another kind of beautiful sight.

Like entering a warm mountain from a lonely and cold one, filled with the scent of human life, it was the most settling.

The two of them entered the house again, went around, and unanimously chose the master bedroom on the third floor, next to Lin Mingxu’s original room.

Shu You chose this room because he could see the backyard from the back window and the front yard from the front, which was very convenient.

Lin Mingxu said, “You’ll be on guard duty.”

“Not a problem,” Shu You straightened his chest. “I am the last line of defense in this house.”

Lin Mingxu: “…”

Yes, this house may be beyond saving.

And he was willingly accepting it.

To celebrate the move, Shu You and Lin Mingxu cooked four dishes and a soup together, making a particularly sumptuous dinner.

After finishing dinner and tidying up the dishes and chopsticks, Lin Mingxu’s expression began to change.

Shu You hadn’t noticed yet.

He came out of the kitchen, dried his hands, and happily flopped onto the sofa, tilting his head. “Lin Mingxu, I’m so happy.”

Having family and a loved one feels so good.

With shining eyes, a smiling face, he exuded joy from the inside out.

Seeing him like this, the man’s heart softened, and he walked over to sit beside him, making a sound of agreement.

Shu You leaned against him and looked up, continuing to gaze at him. “Boyfriend, you’re really good.”

This time it was a real boyfriend.

And he was truly amazing.

As they lay there, Lin Mingxu’s heart softened, and he couldn’t help but lean down and kiss him. “Shu You.”

“You’re amazing too.”

“So…”

The second half of the sentence disappeared amidst their lips and tongues, gradually fading away.

So…

They wanted to continue being this good together.

And on this night, the pajamas were put to use once again.

Making the most of everything, fully displaying Shu You’s thrifty spirit, glowing and radiating until the last shattered second.

“Ah, Lin Mingxu, you owe me clothes!”

During the Lunar New Year, Shu You’s variety show aired.

After its broadcast, his popularity skyrocketed, and many people traveled from far away just to see his live performances.

After another performance, Shu You bowed and wiped the sweat off his forehead. He took the mineral water that Wu Youzhe handed to him and drank several mouthfuls.

“There’s a shoot at the end of this month, and there’s a magazine interview the day after tomorrow. Oh, and a fashion magazine wants you to do a photoshoot.”

Shu You was surprised, “Even fashion magazines are interested in my comedy show?”

“Not exactly.”

Wu Youzhe sincerely confessed, “They are interested in your face.”

“Oh.”

After leaving the backstage area, Shu You went directly to the restaurant through the staff corridor.

Once inside, he began to eat heartily.

Wu Youzhe was dumbfounded. “Didn’t you say the staff canteen charges for meals?”

“I’m not an employee anymore.”

Shu You proudly straightened his chest. “I’m the boss’s boyfriend now.”

The boss even wanted to transfer this place to his name, but Shu You hadn’t agreed yet.

He felt that it wasn’t the right time to take over behind the scenes. However, Lin Mingxu suggested hiring a professional manager so that Shu You wouldn’t have to worry about it.

But for the time being, they couldn’t find someone who was knowledgeable and capable of managing.

“You’re amazing,” Wu Youzhe said.

While talking, he became the boss of a comedy show and could eat freely in the staff canteen.

After enjoying a meal, Shu You walked with him to the parking lot. Before Shu You could say anything, Wu Youzhe waved to someone not far away, his face beaming with a smile.

“My wife and daughter have come to pick me up. I have to go. It’s my daughter’s birthday the day after tomorrow.”

He casually explained to Shu You, then happily ran off. Shuyu watched him leave and suddenly caught sight of someone familiar from the corner of his eye.

He had seen that person somewhere before, more than once.

He couldn’t help but carefully observe the person and realized that he did know him—it was Lu Chenbi.

But why was Lu Chenbi here?

Lu Chenbi looked sneaky.

He didn’t notice Shu You and walked straight from the parking lot towards the clubhouse. However, Shu You was standing at the entrance, and the two of them immediately crossed paths. Lu Chenbi’s face and eyes widened in surprise.

“Why are you here, Shu You?”

“Um,” Shu You blinked, “I’m doing part-time work here, hosting a comedy show.”

“So, it’s this place.”

Lu Chenbi’s expression changed, and he angrily said, “Alright, I’ll choose this place then.”

Shu You asked, “What?”

“Just a comedy show, right?”

Lu Chenbi raised his head proudly. “I’ve heard that anyone can do a comedy show, so why can’t I? I can do it too.”

Since Shu You mentioned that comedy shows and their conflicts were intertwined, he wanted to give it a try.

“I want to regain my confidence and break free from my destiny.”

Lu Chenbi declared confidently, “I also want to become a comedian.”

“I’ve already thought of my content. I’ll just make fun of my dad.”

Shu You: “…”

Alright, if it makes you happy.

“And you, Shu You,” Lu Chenbi looked at him with enthusiasm, “I want to be your competitor, your nightmare. Just like what you did to me, I want to leave you with no way out.”

Lu Chenbi was quite threatening.

After careful consideration, Shu You decided not to tell Lu Chenbi that he and Lin Mingxu were now the owners of this place.

Lu Chenbi, full of confidence, went in to perform. As Shu You turned around, he saw Lin Mingxu standing behind him. He didn’t know when he had arrived or how much he had heard.

This scene felt so familiar.

Shu You cleared his throat. “Lin Mingxu, how about you listen to my explanation?”

Lin Mingxu remained silent.

“Why did you use an extra word?”

Lin Mingxu had no expression on his face. “Because I don’t need to listen.”

“Oh.”

Shu You blinked his eyes. “Boyfriend, you don’t love me?”

“I love you.”

Lin Mingxu interrupted his playful banter and looked deeply into his eyes, focusing only on him. He repeated those words, “I love you, Shu You.”

“Let’s get married.”

“I…”

Shu You’s eyes widened in astonishment.

He had said that sentence reflexively, but he never expected Lin Mingxu to counter it so decisively and even mention marriage.

His heart felt as if it had been filled with warmth, and he became light. It was as if he could fly to the sky, yet love kept him firmly grounded.

With a loved one as an anchor, there was a home to return to.

He would never lose his way and would never be alone again.

Large snowflakes began to fall once again.

Fluttering down, they scattered in their view.

Shu You and Lin Mingxu didn’t take the car; they walked directly in the snow.

As they walked, their hair and shoulders were covered in snowflakes.

Shu You’s eyes lit up, and he quietly looked at the man, coincidentally meeting his gaze.

Their fingers tightened, interlacing without distinction.

Together forever, until old age.

He thought that he could anticipate the arrival of that day.

As long as they had those beautiful memories, courage would naturally well up from the depths of his heart, and he believed that they would be able to walk hand in hand to that day.

By some strange impulse, Shu You blurted out, “Lin Mingxu.”

The young man’s eyes sparkled, shining brightly in the winter night, as if emitting light.

“I said I wouldn’t mention ‘boyfriend’ in my comedy show anymore.”

“But,” Shu You smiled, his eyebrows curved, “I can mention ‘husband.'”