I forgot to mention that my partner is a guy.

Ren Xingliu was completely speechless when he ended the call. 

Thinking about it, I am also free. I have been in a high-pressure state for the past ten years. Once I travel back in time, it is very easy to relax. After a long time, I can’t help but feel a little empty.

Now he thought about it, he had nothing to do anyway. After being on full alert for a decade or so, his transmigration back was relatively easy and relaxing. Even so, after being a salted fish for so long, it was inevitable to feel a bit empty.

These days, besides studying, it was surfing the internet and pursuing anything amusing.

He never expected that he was the laughing matter.jpg be9ca4

Ren Xingliu: [Comrade Xiao Bai, I’ll reveal myself and clear your name.]

He actually didn’t care about posting this anonymously or not in the beginning. The only thing he considered was not being able to eat melon seeds in his own comfort once his vest was removed.

Bai Juanqiu: [No need. This is fine as well.]

Bai Juanqiu: [Even better if Bai Yao sees it.]

He didn’t care how others viewed him.

The more the Bai Family believed that he was eager to grab hold of the Ren Family, the more of their attention would be on his ‘relationship’. This was a good thing for him.

Since the subject said so himself, Ren Xingliu gave up the idea of returning to the battleground.

He had seen large storms and high waves, so this trivial matter didn’t faze him, but Comrade Xiao Bai’s last remark was quite interesting. 

Based on what Bai Juanqiu had shared, he had lodged under another person’s fence from a young age and had to look at the Bai Family’s face. The blind date was also completed by circumstances.

But he could keenly sense that the Bai Family didn’t have full control over Bai Juanqiu.

Even some things may be Bai Juanqiu’s doing.

A certain thought flashed through Ren Xingliu’s head that caused him to chuckle, but he didn’t chase with question marks.

He had a good impression of Bai Juanqiu, enough for him to establish this partnership, but other than that, he was in no position to get involved.

Now, being a simple salted fish was more in line with his core needs.

On the other end, once Bai Juanqiu had finished replying to the message, he also received a phone call. It was from his secondary school teacher, Zheng Chunjing.

“Juanqiu, are you sure you can make it this weekend?” 

Bai Juanqiu confirmed, “Yes, I can.”

The environment in his middle school was not very good, and there was a lot of bullying. Some gangsters knew that he had no parents, so they caught him and bullied him. There were also some teachers who were pretentious.

His secondary school’s conditions weren’t very good, as there were many occasions of bullying. The moment these bullies learned that he didn’t have parents, they singled him out. There were also many teachers who served dishes based on the students.

Ms. Zheng was the only exception, who taught without class. She had always taken care of him. Even after college, she would often ask after him. 

He had been busy with his own affairs in recent years and hadn’t gone back to visit her yet.

Ms. Zheng retired a few days ago, and many former students wanted to hold a retirement party for her. So, she booked a few tables at a restaurant and invited everyone for a gathering.

Bai Juanqiu had always respected this teacher and naturally wouldn’t miss this. Today, when he told Ren Xingliu that he had something planned over the weekend, it was this occurrence.

Ms. Zheng was really concerned about him, going as far as calling him personally. 

After the greetings were finished, Teacher Zheng changed the subject and added: “It’s really uneasy that you are still alone for so many years. Many former female classmates will also come to this party. Why don’t you give it a try…”

After the conventional greetings, Ms. Zheng changed the topic, “It’s just that I really can’t put my heart down knowing that you’re still by your lonesome self after so many years. There will be many of my female students coming. Why don’t you give dating a try…” 

However, unlike other people, especially the Bai Family, Ms. Zheng brought it up purely with good intention, because she knew about his past history, so she hoped for him to find someone soon and start a family.

In the past, he would use some random excuse to avoid the question, and this time, it would be no different. However, when the words reached his lips, he suddenly changed his mind, and his words took a turn.

“Ms. Zheng, I’m already seeing someone.”

Ms. Zheng was ready to push the topic, so she was taken back by the answer and exclaimed, “Are you serious?”

“Yes.” Bai Juanqiu said with a smile, “We just got together a few days ago, so I haven’t had time to tell you yet.”

“That’s great.” Ms. Zheng was overjoyed, bubbling, “Since that’s the case. You should bring her along this weekend. I would like to meet her.”

Bai Juanqiu didn’t immediately refuse, only said, “I need to ask him first.” 

“Oh, yes, right.” Ms. Zheng echoed, “I was overhasty. You two just got together, so you should respect a lady’s decision…”

“Ms. Zheng.” Bai Juanqiu interrupted her with a light cough, “I forgot to mention that my partner is a guy.”

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Ms. Zheng was shocked for a moment before coming to her senses, murmuring, “Oh, I see. That never occurs to me, but as long as it is what you like…”

Bai Juanqiu didn’t go into too much detail, “Ms. Zheng, thank you.”

After hanging up the phone, he thought about it for a moment before telling Ren Xingliu the situation, and finally said: “I’m sorry, the teacher’s kindness is hard to refuse, so I have to use your name to stand in the way.”

Once he ended the call, he pondered for a moment before calling Ren Xingliu about the situation. At the end, he said, “My apologies, it’s hard to turn down my teacher’s warm-hearted offer, so I had to use your name as a shield.”

This was actually his own personal matter and had nothing to do with Ren Xingliu. He could have found another excuse.

But for some reason, he just said what was on his mind. 

Maybe he was influenced by Ren Xingliu’s ‘improved heart’.

“As you should.” Ren Xingliu naturally didn’t mind and allowed, “Then I’ll come with you over the weekend.”

Bai Juanqiu said with joy in his tone, “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” Ren Xingliu let out a sound of gulping. “I’m sick of the food court anyway. Perfect time to enrich my diet.” 

Bai Juanqiu: “…”

Young Master, mind your persona!

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On Saturday morning, Ren Xingliu received a call from Bai Juanqiu as he was about to leave. “I’m waiting for you downstairs.” 

Ren Xingliu raised his eyebrows. “You’re much too kind.”

To personally come and pick him up.

“The place is a bit far. Planning the route might be too much of a hassle for you.” After a pause, Bai Juanqiu continued, “And you’re my ‘boyfriend’. It’s something I should be doing.”

Ren Xingliu pondered and agreed, “True.” bdLJed

When he got to the lobby, Bai Juanqiu was indeed waiting below.

Once they were face to face, Bai Juanqiu felt as if everything felt brighter. Ren Xingliu especially dressed up today. He was already good-looking, but now it was even harder to take eyes off of him.

Bai Juanqiu’s gaze unconsciously landed on the top of his hair, which had also been trimmed and styled with hair spray, revealing a smooth forehead and making his face radiated vigor.

Bai Juanqiu, however, felt a faint regret… He really misses the feeling of running his finger through the youth’s hair. 

“Dating sure isn’t easy.” Ren Xingliu sighed, “For this gathering, I woke up two hours early today to get ready.”

Actually, it wasn’t this troublesome before, but one of his hands was out of commission. Even a change of clothes would take him several times longer.

“There’s no need to go to this extent.” Bai Juanqiu said, “Ms. Zheng is very easy-going.”

“It’s not for her.” Ren Xingliu gave him a meaningful look. “It’s for you.” 

After all, this could be regarded as meeting his boyfriend’s elder. It didn’t matter what the elder would think, but he must give his boyfriend the face.

He spoke candidly and bluntly, like it was a simple statement.

Bai Juanqiu couldn’t resist smiling.

Young Master Ren was unexpectedly good at taking care of people in some ways. 

…

The place was east of Ling City, Demen District. It was very far from the city center. Even after Bai Juanqiu called for a taxi, it took over an hour to get there.

Demon District was an old district at a remote location with a large urban village. Apart from the local natives who were not in a position to be relocated, most of the residents here were basically migrant workers.

The roads designed weren’t very good either. Many places were still under construction, confusing the navigation. 

Fortunately, Bai Juanqiu was familiar with this place and personally gave the driver directions. After twists and turns, he finally arrived near the hotel. However, the street where the hotel was located was under construction, so he had to ask the driver to stop at the intersection and walk in with Ren Xingliu.

Fortunately, Bai Juanqiu was quite familiar with this area and personally directed the driver. After seven twists and eight turns, they arrived near the restaurant. However, because the street to the restaurant was under construction, he had to ask the driver to stop at the intersection and walked the rest on foot with Ren Xingliu.

The two walked side by side. Ren Xingliu looked at the surrounding environment and asked curiously, “Why is your secondary school in such a place?”

He actually wanted to ask this while in the car. Bai Juanqiu attended a very good university, so his grades in secondary school must not be shabby as well. Even if he couldn’t be in a good school, it shouldn’t be this bad.

But there weren’t many good educational institutions in this area, and the Bai Family didn’t even live here, so they weren’t even zoned to this district.

“All arranged by the Bai Family.” Bai Juanqiu didn’t conceal this. “I used to go to this private school in the next district. Once I stayed with the Bai Family after my parents’ passing, they said the private school’s tuition fees were too expensive, and due to the heavy burden of raising two kids at once, they transferred me to this place.”

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He said this in a very calm manner, as if he was stating something insignificant.

Ren Xingliu remained silent for a moment before snorting, “Bullshit.” 

If he remembered correctly, Bai Yao attended expensive schools for influential families for the entirety of his student life. This was simply a non-existing burden.

Moreover, even if they were too reluctant to spend money, with Bai Juanqiu’s excellent grades, there was no need to go to such a place. The few secondary schools here were famous for producing famous thugs.

To send a weaker child here was asking to be bullied.

The Bai Family not only didn’t want Bai Juanqiu to achieve any success, but also wanted to push him into the mud pit. Sj7san

Ren Xingliu also picked up something and asked, “You used to attend a private school?”

He had always thought that Bai Juanqiu’s original family background was not good, because according to the Bai family, his parents had no one to rely on after their death, and it was because of their kindness that they adopted this nephew.

He had always thought that Bai Juanqiu’s past family condition wasn’t very good. Because in the Bai Family, he was without support after his parents’ passing. It was only the Bai Family’s kindness that led them to adopt this nephew.

But if his family was able to afford to send him to a private school, it meant his family was pretty well-off. Even if his parents had suddenly passed away, logically speaking, they should have left something for him. 

Bai Juanqiu didn’t expect Ren Xingliu to be this sharp. It was a casual mention, but the youth locked on the key information.

Bai Juanqiu had never mentioned this matter to anyone, because there just wasn’t a need to share it. But at this moment, facing Ren Xingliu, he hesitated for whatever reason.

As he was about to clear his doubts, Wei Duzhou ran over from the front and complained the whole way. “Bruh, you have finally made it. Just who on earth is so important enough that you have to go personally pick up?”

He was in the same class as Bai Juanqiu in middle school, so he naturally received the invitation. He was originally going to come with Bai Juanqiu, but Bai Juanqiu said that he was going to pick up someone and didn’t reply to his message after that. 

He was in the same class as Bai Juanqiu during secondary school and received an invitation as well. The original plan was for him and Bai Juanqiu to come here together, but Bai Juanqiu suddenly said he needed to pick up someone, before going radio silent on him.

Wei Duzhou thought left and right but couldn’t figure out which of their classmates had an iron relationship with Bai Juanqiu, who was also very finicky and needed to be personally picked up by his friend.

Bai Juanqiu said in a succinct manner, “My boyfriend.”

Wei Duzhou: “??!” 

It was such an unexpected answer. He was stunned for a whole second before looking at the youth beside Bai Juanqiu in disbelief, who, needless to say, was Ling City’s famous silk pants.

Wei Duzhou didn’t expect that Bai Juanqiu would compromise to this extent!

He knew the best on how much Bai Juanqiu respected Ms. Zheng, and also knew how much Ms. Zheng wished for Bai Juanqiu to have a family soon, like a broken record. Even so, Bai Juanqiu had never let his lips loose, and he had always found an excuse to dodge the question.

But now, Bai Juanqiu actually brought the silk pants here, only having been together for a few days. 

What did this translate to?

It was clear that Bai Juanqiu had really broken the cooking pot and sank the boat, deciding to give his life to Ren Xingliu!

That’s all. There are so many classmates here today. I heard that this young master is extremely arrogant and domineering. What if he makes a show in front of everyone later and forces Bai Juanqiu to serve him in a humble way, or do something arrogant and do something to others? How should Bai Juanqiu deal with things that he hates?

That wasn’t all. With so many classmates present today, what if this young master, who was known to be extremely arrogant and domineering, decided to put on an air in front of everyone and forced Bai Juanqiu to serve him humbly, or even out right bully, doing things hated by both humans and dogs. What was Bai Juanqiu going do? 

What would the classmates think of Bai Juanqiu then?

Wei Duzhou was grieving inside, and had to lock his eyes on Ren Xingliu, as if he could already see the youth giving orders to Bai Juanqiu at the gathering, with their classmates pointing fingers behind their backs.

Then he saw Ren Xingliu smile with his eyes, flashing him a bright smile. “Hello.”

Ren Xingliu had indeed given his “boyfriend” enough face. Knowing that this was Comrade Xiaobai’s classmate and company boss, he behaved exceptionally well. This smile was something he had only used when he was in court. It was generous and natural, with a touch of appropriateness. of innocence and clarity. 

Ren Xingliu indeed gave enough face to his ‘boyfriend’, knowing that this was Comrade Xiao Bai’s classmate and boss, he performed in a way that was appropriate to the occasion. This smile was something he would only use when attending the imperial court. It was expertly natural, with the right amount of innocence and cheerfulness.

When used on the Emperor, even he would gush for his ‘beloved general’!

Wei Duzhou: “!”