GTAS Arc 1 Ch. 20

Even though Song Qihan had advised Shen Liyu over the phone not to go to class today, to rest in the apartment for a day, as a high school senior who was about to face the college entrance examination, no matter how ‘hard’ or ‘tiring’ it was, he still had to get up and go to class!

As he pulled up the collar of his school uniform to the highest point, covering the kiss marks hidden under the bandages on his neck with his small hand, Shen Liyu cautiously stepped out of the apartment door, only to find three people outside, adding a lively atmosphere to the scene.

On the left was the ever-indifferent Yuan Feng, his brows furrowed as he pursed his lips, watching the two people on the opposite side arguing incessantly. On the right was the flushed-faced Qi Ming, the sunny young man’s bright eyes wide open, his chest heaving with anger.

“Li Chen, if you keep talking nonsense, I’ll go find Senior Song face to face and get everything clear!” Qi Ming’s voice rang out, his chest heaving with anger.

Facing the apartment door was none other than Li Chen, who had been missing for a long time. He wore a smirk on his face, exuding a wild and uninhibited aura akin to that of a proud dragon.

After Qi Ming angrily voiced his statement, Li Chen sneered, then his voice turned sinister, “Confrontation? I’m afraid Song Qihan won’t admit it at all! Do you think Senior would admit to playing with his junior? Do you even understand, Qi Ming?”

Seeing the solemn expressions of Yuan Feng and the dumbfounded Qi Ming, Shen Liyu sneered inwardly. Li Chen was indeed the protagonist; even though Li Chen was only guessing at this point, without any real evidence, he managed to instantly pull the other two into his camp with just a few words.

So next, regardless of whether there was any truth to what Li Chen said between him and Song Qihan, the cap of Senior harassing his junior was now firmly placed on Song Qihan’s head!

How ridiculous! Did they think he, Shen Liyu, was a dead person who wouldn’t get angry at anything? Let them say whatever they wanted! Humph! Considering how hard Song Qihan tried to ‘please’ him last night, he might as well help Song Qihan deal with this!

“Huh? Why are you all here? Are you waiting for me?”

Shen Liyu pretended to be surprised as he stepped out of the apartment door and down the steps, humming softly with a soft tone.

Hearing Shen Liyu’s voice, the three of them paused for a moment, with Yuan Feng being the first to recover, nodding lightly at Shen Liyu.

Qi Ming, on the other hand, hurriedly asked with concern, “Liyu, you didn’t come back after last night’s self-study. I… I was worried that something might have happened to you…”

Qi Ming’s voice grew softer and softer, and Shen Liyu couldn’t catch the last part. Just then, Li Chen strode over directly, grabbing Shen Liyu’s wrist with a flamboyant and domineering manner, as if Shen Liyu were his possession and he was just here to take it back.

How could Shen Liyu go with Li Chen like this? Li Chen was nothing but a scumbag!

Shen Liyu jerked his wrist away from Li Chen’s grip, then walked over to Qi Ming, who was closest to him, shaking his head softly as he said, “I’m fine. Last night, Senior Song drank too much at a social gathering, so I escorted him back. But Senior was still drunk, so I stayed to take care of him and spent the night here. Yuan also helped me send Senior back last night! Oh right, Senior Song asked me to thank you on his behalf, Yuan!”

Shen Liyu’s last sentence was clearly directed at Yuan Feng, and the sincere smile in Shen Liyu’s bright eyes made Yuan Feng’s expression even more solemn. He had indeed suspected Shen Liyu and Song Qihan last night… Now that he thought about it, his thoughts were really disgusting!

Qi Ming and Li Chen, on the other hand, looked at Yuan Feng with confusion. Since Yuan Feng was with Shen Liyu last night, why didn’t he speak up earlier?

Under everyone’s gaze, Yuan Feng’s voice remained indifferent, but the icy demeanor had faded. He nodded at Shen Liyu and said, “Hmm, it’s fine. Actually, I should have stayed last night to take care of Senior Song as well. Let’s go back to the dorm together after Senior Song has rested.”

Seeing the situation becoming clearer, Qi Ming heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he placed his hand on Shen Liyu’s slender shoulder, still showing concern in his eyes. “That’s good. I knew Senior Song wouldn’t do anything to harm you! Li Chen is just talking nonsense!”

Shen Liyu tilted his head slightly, his attractive peach blossom eyes filled with doubt. He softly asked, “I don’t understand. How could Senior Song harm me?”

Meanwhile, Li Chen, who had just regained his senses after Shen Liyu’s statement, found himself ignored by everyone. Anger surged within him. Despite realizing his mistake, he still had to act swiftly to maintain his authority.

With determined steps, Li Chen strode over and grabbed Shen Liyu’s wrist again, his tone forbidding any refusal. “Shen Liyu, you came to me first, confessing that you liked me and wanted to date me. Now that I’ve agreed, we’re a couple. From now on, I won’t allow you to stay overnight here, understood?”

As the others were once again shocked by Li Chen’s words, Shen Liyu lowered his head and narrowed his bright eyes, a spark of insight flashing through them. Then, he raised his head with a mocking smile and replied in a cold tone, “Yes, I did confess to you before. But how did you treat me afterward?”

Li Chen froze at Shen Liyu’s words. How did he treat Shen Liyu? He had only staged a heroic act of saving Shen Liyu, making it all seem like he was forced into a corner by those villains… Now that he thought about it, Shen Liyu knew everything from the beginning!

Realizing that Shen Liyu had known everything all along, Li Chen’s eyes widened in disbelief. He had never imagined that Shen Liyu would figure it out. Then, he instinctively shook his head and denied, “No, that’s not it…”

Shen Liyu shook off Li Chen’s hand, his tone devoid of sweetness, cold as ice. “I heard everything you said in the restroom. Don’t forget, Li Chen, I heard every word clearly! Want to know why I still came? I just wanted to see clearly how stupid and naive I was to fall for someone like you!”

With a scornful laugh, Shen Liyu continued to speak, “If it weren’t for Senior Song showing up in time, Li Chen, I would like to ask you, were you really planning to let Zhang Yong and the others in afterwards?!”

Li Chen hurriedly shook his head. He was panic-stricken, realizing that Shen Liyu knew everything. He had never intended to share Shen Liyu with Zhang Yong and the others! His words in the restroom were just a show of camaraderie. If Zhang Yong and the others had really barged in, he would definitely protect Shen Liyu!

Although Li Chen had initially regarded Shen Liyu’s confession as a joke, he gradually became attracted to Shen Liyu during their interactions. Every glance and every move Shen Liyu made drew him in. Shen Liyu was like a warm sun, bringing him a different kind of warmth.

And that night at the hotel, when Shen Liyu, with a tearful voice, tremblingly confessed, “I really like you,” Li Chen truly fell for Shen Liyu!

Although Shen Liyu had punched him in the jaw and kicked him in the groin, leaving him in pain for two days in the hospital, he had thought things through during those days. Regardless of how Shen Liyu treated him, one thing was certain—he truly liked Shen Liyu.

Now, hearing Shen Liyu’s words, Li Chen realized the reason behind Shen Liyu’s behavior that he couldn’t understand before. Shen Liyu had known everything from the beginning, and he had been beaten and kicked by Shen Liyu despite that!

The pain of realizing that he was about to lose Shen Liyu was evident on Li Chen’s face. He spoke in a pained voice, “Liyu, it’s all my fault. I was foolish for a moment, but I really didn’t want to let Zhang Yong and the others in. I was just saying that at the time…”

Li Chen, who had never begged anyone in his life, now pleaded with Shen Liyu for forgiveness, his voice filled with humility. “Liyu, I really like you. Please don’t be mad at me anymore, okay? I promise I’ll treat you well in the future! Please, can we get back together… Please?”

Looking at Li Chen’s pitiful appearance, Shen Liyu raised his fair and delicate face, staring at Li Chen with contempt. Wow! He could smoothly say such shameless words?! He was the first one Shen Liyu had ever encountered who was so shameless and thick-skinned! A typical scumbag…

If only he had known earlier, why bother now! If it were the original host, perhaps he would have softened and forgiven Li Chen, the scumbag… No, maybe the original host couldn’t even wait for the day when Li Chen sincerely repented before ending his fragile life…

Finally, Shen Liyu lifted his bright peach blossom eyes, staring at Li Chen who was regretful at the moment. With a cold and mocking tone, he said, “Get back together? Stop dreaming, Li Chen. I, Shen Liyu, will never like you again in my life!”

【 Ding! Congratulations! Your scumbag value has increased to 50. Please continue to strive, host! 】