Lu Ze had always been someone who could take things in stride. When it came to liking Liang Xiao, he accepted it without hesitation. However, being rejected after confessing his feelings? That didn’t sit well with him.
Before confessing, Lu Ze wasn’t entirely sure if Liang Xiao had feelings for him. But after the confession, he was 100% certain—Liang Xiao liked him too. The problem? Liang Xiao was just being stubborn, like a “dead duck refusing to admit the truth.”
Of course, this was what Lu Ze thought when he was angry. Once he calmed down, he could understand why Liang Xiao had rejected him. It was nothing more than practical concerns—work, unpaid debts, or maybe Liang Xiao just didn’t like him enough yet.
The issue wasn’t with Lu Ze himself, so there wasn’t much he could do to fix it. Instead, he resorted to pestering Liang Xiao on WeChat every day, making his presence known while also giving Liang Xiao more opportunities to earn money.
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WeChat Messages:
Lu Ze: [WeChat Red Packet]
Lu Ze: [One-hour chat service]
Liang Xiao: [Hmm.]
Lu Ze: [Busy today?]
Liang Xiao: [Not really.]
Lu Ze: [Where did you go for fun?]
Liang Xiao: [Didn’t go out. Today’s activity: annoying my ex-boyfriend.]
Lu Ze chuckled at his phone.
Lu Ze: [What are you doing now?]
Liang Xiao: [Chatting with you.]
Lu Ze clicked his tongue in amusement. Liang Xiao was professional when it came to chatting with clients, but something about him felt different lately. Lu Ze couldn’t quite put his finger on it—it was just a gut feeling.
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Lu Ze: [I’ve been eating Sun Zhuoyu’s PDA all day. When are you coming to visit my school?]
Liang Xiao: [No time lately.]
Lu Ze: [Are you really busy or just pretending? Don’t lie to me.]
After a minute’s pause, Liang Xiao replied: [Really busy.]
Lu Ze sighed. He couldn’t tell if Liang Xiao was being honest or not. Even if Liang Xiao lied to him, how would he know?
Casually, Lu Ze asked: [Are you chatting with someone else right now? Why are your replies so slow?]
Liang Xiao: [Hmm.]
Staring at that single “hmm,” Lu Ze frowned. A wave of discomfort washed over him. During the day, when Liang Xiao went out with clients for meals or activities, Lu Ze didn’t see it and tried not to think about it. But at night, when they were chatting and Liang Xiao was simultaneously talking to other clients—acting as their “boyfriend”—it became harder for Lu Ze to accept.
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Lu Ze: [I’ll pay more. Just chat with me alone.]
After another minute-long pause, Liang Xiao replied: [There’s no need to pay extra just for casual chatting.]
Lu Ze: [What’s wrong with casual chatting? Do you look down on it? I have money. I want to pay more.]
Liang Xiao replied with an ellipsis: […]
Without hesitation, Lu Ze sent another red packet: [WeChat Red Packet].
Liang Xiao refused the money: [You can’t add it last minute; you have to tell me in advance.]
Lu Ze took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and replied calmly: [Fine, I’m telling you now. Next time, if we chat, it’ll only be with me.]
Liang Xiao didn’t say anything extra: [Hmm.]
Still, Lu Ze felt a lingering frustration in his chest. Unable to hold back, he asked: [Liang Xiao, do you like me?]
This time, Liang Xiao replied instantly: [No.]
Damn it! Why couldn’t he wait a little longer to reply? He didn’t even give Lu Ze a chance to feel nervous!
Glaring at the screen, Lu Ze tasted defeat for the first time in his pursuit of someone. He realized continuing like this wouldn’t work.
Lu Ze: [I have a headache today and want to sleep early. Send me something nice—I want to post it on my Moments.]
Liang Xiao: [Rest early.]
Liang Xiao: [Goodnight.]
Lu Ze sneered and searched their chat history for the word “baby.” He took a screenshot and sent it to Liang Xiao: [Your service quality is dropping. Are you just brushing me off?]
Liang Xiao had no choice but to reply again: [If your head hurts, sleep early.]
Liang Xiao: [Be good. Don’t stay up late.]
Liang Xiao: [Goodnight, baby.]
Only then was Lu Ze satisfied. He replied with a simple “Goodnight” and posted the screenshot on his Moments.
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Liang Xiao saw Lu Ze’s post on Moments. No one else had liked it—it was probably meant for him alone.
He stared at the screenshot for a long time. For a moment, it felt like he really was Lu Ze’s boyfriend, coaxing him to sleep early.
Two notification pings broke his thoughts—it was a client sending the final payment: [Goodnight, handsome!]
Liang Xiao typed “Goodnight,” but after staring at it for a moment, he deleted it and replaced it with: [Hmm.]
Setting his phone aside, Liang Xiao collapsed onto his bed, utterly exhausted. The dim light in the room remained unchanged—he hadn’t bothered to adjust it.
Lying there with his eyes open, Liang Xiao’s mind cycled through numbers: how much he earned today, how much he spent, how much Lu Ze gave him, his current balance, and how much he still owed Jiang Heng.
He calculated these numbers countless times every day.
Regret gnawed at him. Why hadn’t he worked harder? Why hadn’t he paid off his debts faster? Why did he have to meet Lu Ze under these circumstances? Why had he agreed to let Lu Ze become his client at that bar?
If he hadn’t agreed back then, Lu Ze probably wouldn’t have fallen for another guy—wouldn’t have fallen for him. They wouldn’t have crossed paths.
Lu Ze might’ve been upset over heartbreak for a few days but would eventually meet someone better—a girl—and start dating again. Maybe someday he’d even bring that girlfriend to Fool’s Bar and order a drink Liang Xiao made.
Raising an arm to cover his eyes, Liang Xiao felt suffocated just thinking about it.
He stayed awake until late into the night and eventually opened Lu Ze’s video account. The video Lu Ze posted on May 1st had received many likes.
Liang Xiao opened the video—it was a vlog from their trip to the amusement park. He watched it carefully. In the vlog, Lu Ze smiled at him many times—handsome, gentle, cheerful, and with eyes that seemed to hold stars. Even from behind the screen, Liang Xiao couldn’t help but smile along.
When the video ended and the screen went black for a moment, Liang Xiao caught sight of his own smile in its reflection. At that moment, he thought: It’s better that we met. I don’t want us to have no connection.
Liang Xiao knew he liked Lu Ze—perhaps from the very first moment they met. Otherwise, why would he have approached a drunk stranger and inexplicably gained a male client? But Lu Ze was clearly straight. Why had he suddenly fallen for him? And how long would it last? Liang Xiao had no answers.
Exiting the vlog, Liang Xiao was about to close the app when he noticed that Lu Ze had posted a new video just two minutes ago. He hesitated for a few seconds, his finger hovering over the screen, before holding his breath and clicking on it.
The video was silent—no music, no visuals—just a black screen with a caption: [Can’t sleep.]
It was clear that Lu Ze wasn’t in a good mood.
Once again, Liang Xiao saw his own face reflected on the screen—this time with furrowed brows. He wasn’t sure if Lu Ze’s earlier complaint about a headache was real, but staying up this late with early classes tomorrow would definitely cause one.
After some hesitation, Liang Xiao decided to send a private message since Lu Ze didn’t know his account: [It’s late. Get some sleep.]
Lu Ze replied: [You’re not asleep either.]
Liang Xiao responded: [I’m working night shifts.]
Lu Ze: [What a coincidence—I’m on night shift too.]
Nonsense. Liang Xiao frowned deeper: [Aren’t you still a student?]
Lu Ze: [Got rejected after confessing my feelings.]
After a pause, Liang Xiao replied: [The next one will be better.]
Lu Ze: [You’re a guy, right?]
Liang Xiao: [Hmm.]
Lu Ze: [Bro, I’m also a guy. Why are you comforting another guy in the middle of the night?]
Liang Xiao: [I’m bored and happened to see it.]
Lu Ze: [Then chat with me for a bit longer.]
Lu Ze: [There won’t be a next one. I really like him.]
Feigning surprise, Liang Xiao asked: [You like guys?]
Lu Ze: [Hmm. But he said he doesn’t like me. I feel so bad I can’t sleep.]
Liang Xiao felt an ache in his chest as well. After pressing his lips together and thinking for a long time, he finally typed: [He’s not worth it.]
Lu Ze: [He’s tall and handsome, has a great physique, and exudes an incredibly cool vibe.]
Lu Ze: [Even though he’s only a few months older than me, he’s super thoughtful and reliable—he takes care of me and makes me happy. His emotional intelligence and intellect are off the charts. Being around him is so comfortable.]
Lu Ze: [Even though we haven’t known each other for long, I’m certain I really like him. But he seems to think I’m just joking around.]
Liang Xiao stared at the messages for a long time, surprised by how many good qualities Lu Ze saw in him. Just as he was unsure how to respond, Lu Ze sent another message: [Ah, he’s great in every way.]
This kind of phrasing usually hinted at a “but,” and Liang Xiao felt his heart tighten.
Lu Ze: [But he’s stubborn as a dead duck. Clearly likes me, yet tells me to move on and find someone better.]
Lu Ze: [Don’t you think he’s crazy?]
Liang Xiao: …
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Yep.
Crazyyyyyyy