Chapter 18: Big-Eyed Scumbag
"What’s wrong with being a country bumpkin? A man who doesn’t want to chase girls isn’t a good man!" Chen Tianlong glanced back at Liu Wenbin and then said with a chuckle, "Besides, even a scumbag like you wants to chase girls, so why can’t a country bumpkin like me?"
"You’re calling me a scumbag?" Liu Wenbin’s eyes widened, utterly incredulous that someone dared to say that to his face.
"Even if you widen your eyes, you’re still a scumbag, at most a big-eyed scumbag," Chen Tianlong said breezily.
"You’re asking for it!" Liu Wenbin was furious, no longer caring about the scene, and reached out to smack Chen Tianlong.
However, Chen Tianlong was already prepared, planning to strike after Liu Wenbin made his move. At that very moment, a sweet voice sounded from behind.
"Wow, you two hit it off so well, chatting so lively in such a short time, how rare!" Lu Xiaoyu immediately sensed something was off, hurried over, and forced a smile.
"Aha, yes, Xiaoyu, your boyfriend is really funny. It’s fun to talk to him. I want to take him over to meet a few of my buddies and have a little drink together. What do you think?"
"No way, I don’t like the smell of alcohol, and besides, he’ll be driving later!" Lu Xiaoyu could see through his scheme; he wanted to get Chen Tianlong there and then give him a hard time.
"It doesn’t matter, just a little bit!" Liu Wenbin continued to shamelessly insist.
"No, I still have a date with my girlfriend tonight, and she never likes me having alcohol breath, heh heh, Xiaoyu, don’t you agree?" Chen Tianlong said, pulling Lu Xiaoyu into a hug and giving her a knowing look.
"Huh? Yes... yes, I don’t like the smelly alcohol breath," Lu Xiaoyu said with a blush, slightly embarrassed. If it weren’t to go along with Chen Tianlong’s words, she’d never say such insincere words even if threatened.
Damn it, this guy’s taking full advantage.
The two of them said that, then walked towards Lin Wushuang’s table.
After they left, Liu Wenbin was so angry he gnashed his teeth, wishing he could curse out loud, "Fuck you!"
Returning to the two girls, Chen Tianlong suddenly had the urge to pee, so he greeted Lin Wushuang and the others and headed to the restroom. Soon, after relieving himself, Chen Tianlong was at the shared sink washing his hands when someone walked up behind him, looking around, and tapped his back.
When Chen Tianlong saw who it was in the mirror, he was stunned.
The one who had gently tapped his back was a statuesque beauty with long hair.
Fair-skinned, with exquisite features, sculpted like a statue, carrying a subtle charm of the watery regions, she could be described as breathtakingly beautiful.
"Hi, classmate." The long-haired beauty seemed a bit shy; after tapping Chen Tianlong’s back, she felt awkward, her face blushing slightly red.
"Oh? Beauty, is there something you need?" Chen Tianlong was taken aback, thinking the beauty had mistaken him for someone else.
"Do you... have a moment?" the long-haired beauty asked timidly.
From her demeanor, Chen Tianlong could tell the beauty’s personality was gentle and elegant, with a hint of shyness.
Faced with this type of beauty, Chen Tianlong basically had no resistance, so he flashed her a gentle smile, "Yes, what can I do for you?"
"Well, I’d like to ask you for a favor, it won’t take long, I promise." The beauty was very cute, and to make Chen Tianlong believe her, she even raised her hand above her head, making a swearing gesture.
"Hehe, just say what’s on your mind." Seeing this, Chen Tianlong became somewhat interested. He thought to himself mischievously, could this beauty be planning to hit on me?
"It’s like this, could you pretend to be my boyfriend?"
"No way! I guessed it right." Hearing the beauty’s words, Chen Tianlong shouted in his heart, "Oh beauty, with your looks, just saying you like me would do. I’d come chase you even. Why make it so awkward?"
"Rest assured, I only need you for a short while. It won’t take too much of your time, I hope you can agree!" The long-haired beauty continued, almost pleadingly, her tone very sincere.
"..."
Chen Tianlong felt a bit dejected; he thought the beauty wanted to hit on him but didn’t expect she wanted to borrow him as a shield.
Damn it, do I really look that much like a shield?
Why does everyone want me to fake being a boyfriend? At that moment, Chen Tianlong finally found his future path to wealth, opening a professional fake boyfriend service.
"What’s wrong? Classmate, please help me, just for a moment, I’m begging you." The beauty’s sweet voice, mixed with a hint of urgency, melted Chen Tianlong instantly.
"Okay, but first tell me the situation, otherwise, how do I know how to act!" Chen Tianlong agreed and then asked.
"Okay, thank you, it’s like this..."
The beauty leaned in and softly explained the situation to Chen Tianlong.
A moment later, Chen Tianlong finally pieced it all together. The girl’s name was Wu Mengting; coincidentally, their class was also having a middle school reunion at this hotel. The situation was just like Lu Xiaoyu’s earlier. A guy famous for being tall, rich, and handsome in their class was planning to take the opportunity to confess.
But Wu Mengting was focused on her studies, with no plans for romance. Crucially, she had no feelings for this guy whatsoever. However, everyone usually thought they were a perfect match, constantly pushing them together. Now if the guy confessed publicly, Wu Mengting wouldn’t know how to refuse.
After much thought, Wu Mengting came up with this plan: to find a shield to make the guy completely give up.
"Another shield, huh!" Chen Tianlong couldn’t help but mutter.
"Oh?" The beauty was stunned. What did Chen Tianlong mean by ’another’? Had he pretended for many people before?
"Hehe, I get it. Just watch my performance later, all you need to do is go along with it." Chen Tianlong said and then, turning slightly, with a faint smile, added, "What’s my reward then?"
"Reward... let me think... how about I give you money, okay?" Wu Mengting paused, thought for a moment, and said directly.
"I don’t need money." Chen Tianlong waved his hand nonchalantly, eyes gleaming with mischief, as he said, "How about this, while I’m pretending later, if I happen to take advantage a bit, don’t hold it against me, alright?"
"Okay, I won’t hold it against you." Wu Mengting happily agreed, thinking that any so-called advantage might be just a hug or some teasing words, nothing too serious.
Chen Tianlong’s eyes widened; how could Wu Mengting be so open, agreeing so easily even to that.
"It’s a deal then!" Chen Tianlong smiled, nodded, and immediately reached out to wrap his arm around the beauty’s slim waist.