Listen to Teacher Fang's advice

邹瞬刚推开寝室门，一眼就看到自己床上躺着个人。
从他的角度看不见对方长相，身形也不容易辨别，但用膝盖也能猜到那人是谁。
“Here to escape again?” he asked with a smile.
No surprise there. The person on the bed turned over, sat up, and gave him a wry smile. It was indeed Fang Mo.
Fang Mo's dorm had a big guy, tall and hefty, who sweated buckets as soon as it got hot, making everything smell foul in no time. However, he had a really good personality and was especially kind, which made it hard for anyone to get mad at him. Fang Mo couldn’t stand that smell any longer; just being around that guy in the dorm made him feel nauseous, so he would escape to Zou Shun’s place during the day.
“I suspect he has already been marinated in flavor; even after taking a shower, you can still smell it,” Fang Mo sighed, “I really want to move out.”
“Just hold on for another month and then we'll have a break,” Zou Shun comforted him, “Aren't we switching campuses next semester? We'll be free then.”
With a sigh, Fang Mo was about to complain some more when he suddenly stopped. He squinted his eyes and stared at Zou Shun's face for a while, his expression gradually becoming curious: "Have you encountered something good? You seem so happy?"
邹瞬忍了半秒，笑了。他低下头，伸手摸了摸鼻子，然后迈着小碎步走到床边，紧挨着方默坐了下来。
“Mo Mo, ah,” his face felt a bit hot and particularly excited, his butt couldn't sit still, moving around in place, “Hehe, that, hehe hehe hehe…”
Fang Mo moved cautiously towards the other side.
"Look at this," Zou Shun took out a keychain from his pocket, "Isn't it cute? Isn't it cute!"
Fang Mo reached out his hand with a skeptical face, but before he could touch the keychain, Zou Shun suddenly pulled his hand back a bit.
"I let you look, but I didn't let you touch!"
Fang Mo glanced at him, frowned, and leaned in to stare at the coffee bean carefully for a while, gradually becoming confused: "What is this thing?"
“It was given to me by my boss,” Zou Shun said.
“...So?” Fang Mo still looked confused.
“He even specially drove me back to school just now,” Zou Shun's expression was twisted.
The two exchanged glances for a moment, and Fang Mo's expression changed drastically: "You can't be, have you finally completely gone down the wrong path?"
"Huh?" Zou Shun didn't understand, "What wrong path?"
“......compensated dating,” Fang Mo said.
The air fell silent for three seconds, then Zou Shun suddenly jumped up: “Fuck you, how is that possible! Besides, I don’t lack money!”
Just two weeks ago, he leaped from a state of extreme poverty to becoming a small businessman thanks to financial support from his grandparents. Upon hearing about their precious grandson's situation, the elderly couple was heartbroken and incredibly generous, and now Zou Shun is rolling in wealth.
“Oh right, then why are you still working part-time?” Fang Mo asked in confusion, “To cultivate your artistic temperament?”
Zou Shun was extremely shy: “...Because the boss is really too handsome.”
Fang Mo, who was originally enjoying his treasured snacks, paused his actions upon hearing this.
"He is handsome, elegant, and has a great personality. He is also incredibly gentle with me, and his voice and tone are so charming," blushed Zou Shun, unable to stop talking. "I have never met such a perfect man before."
Fang Mo's mouth was still open, frowning as she looked at him.
Zou Shun indulged for a while and sighed, "I don't know when I will see him again."
"Do you want to sleep with him?" Fang Mo cautiously speculated.
Zou Shun was stunned and hurriedly shook his head, but when he opened his mouth to explain a few things, he couldn't find the words for a long time.
When asked if he wanted to sleep, the answer would definitely be yes. But before this moment, he hadn’t thought about it seriously.
Most of the time, when he thinks of He Chengyi, his mind is filled with simpler thoughts. Such as when he can see him again, whether there will be an opportunity to talk to him for a while. Or, it’s fine not to talk; Zou Shun also wants to be in the same space with him, each doing their own thing.
Everything he experienced today made him extremely satisfied. He Chenging taught him how to make coffee, smiled at him, chatted with him, gave him a keychain, and took the initiative to drive him back to school. They spent almost six hours together, far exceeding their total time spent in the past.
Zou Shun was bubbling with happiness.
He didn't want to sleep with him; he just wanted him. He wanted to be together with him, doing anything at all.
"Mo Mo," Zou Shun's face was still very flushed, he said with a smile, his voice soft, "I think I might be in love."
Fang Mo suddenly leaned back a little and made a subtle sound: "…Huh?"
"I like him," Zou Shun raised two fingers and waved them around in the air, "that kind of liking, the serious kind."
Fang Mo was quiet for a few seconds, then he smiled. He quickly moved back: "Come on, do you have photos? Let me see!"
“No,” Zou Shun shook his head, “but it really looks great.”
He actually only thought He Chengyi had a nice temperament and looked comfortable the first time he saw him. But every time he saw him, he couldn't help feeling more and more comfortable with the smiling gaze of He Chengyi. As if the same picture was gradually overlaid with different levels of filters, now looking back, every scene is shining.
"More handsome than me?" Fang Mo asked.
"Well..." Zou Shun hesitated, "Objectively speaking..."
Fang Mo looked at him very sincerely.
"... I find it difficult to be objective," Zou Shun said, "Probably about the same."
It is clear that Fang Mo does not believe it. He frowned and looked up and down at Zou Shun, then smiled and said, "Come on, tell me in detail."
The two of them huddled together and talked excitedly for a long time, but Fang Mo's expression suddenly changed.
"Hold on," he raised his hand in a pause gesture, "did you say these things to him directly?"
Zou Shun nodded, "Yes, don't you think it's really worth complaining about? I have never seen anything so small before!"
Fang Mo looked at him as if he were an idiot: "Aren't you afraid that people will have a bad impression of you?"
Zou Shun blinked and didn't say anything.
"Talking about your failed hook-up experiences with your crush," Fang Mo said, "how are you so good at chatting?"
“……”
“Do you want to pursue him?” Fang Mo asked.
Zou Shun hesitated for a moment and nodded.
“Then you need to show him the excellent sides of yourself first,” Fang Mo said, exasperated, “What are you talking about! Do you want him to think you're easy like those people you've dealt with before, wanting to jump right in for a chance to sleep with you?”
Zou Shun immediately shook his head: "I didn't mean that!"
"From what you just said, he should be quite a serious person, right?" Fang Mo said, "I advise you to probe a little and try to salvage your image."
Zou Shun furrowed his brow, remaining silent.
“Aren't you usually pretty sharp? Why are you acting like an idiot at a time like this?” Fang Mo mercilessly mocked, “You don't even understand this basic reasoning.”
“You're impressive,” Zou Shun shot him a glance, not too pleased, “a love master, easily able to charm anyone.”
“Just kidding,” Fang Mo said, “it's always others pursuing me.”
During a casual chat, Zou Shun's new store manager mentioned that He Chengyi rarely comes by. After all, Zou Shun still has classes, and her schedule isn’t packed, so it’s hard to say when they will meet again.
```htmlOriginally not having much hope, who would have thought that just two days later, when he went back to the store, He Chengyi was already there.
“Why are you here so early?” he greeted Zou Shun with a smile, “You still have some time before your shift starts.”```
“I’ve always been this early,” Zou Shun quickly boasted, “I have never been late for an agreed time.”
“So well-behaved,” He Chengyi looked at him and said, “Then you deserve a bonus.”
Zou Shun didn't know what to say, so he just smiled foolishly.
"There's just enough time," He Chengyi walked behind the bar and waved at him, "Come on, let me see how much you remember from last time."
Due to excessive nervousness, Zou Shun completed the task with some difficulty. By the time he finished making a cup of coffee, he was practically sweating.
“Not bad at all,” He Chengyi praised him, “Isn’t this only your second time making it? You’ve become so skilled, that’s impressive.”
Just now, the previously unconfident Zou Shun suddenly got energized: "Is there a reward?"
He Chengyi raised his eyebrows, thought for a moment, and smiled while nodding at him: "There really is, come with me."
He said and turned around and walked into the lounge, and Zou Shun immediately followed.
In the lounge, the store manager and another waiter were sitting at a table, each holding a small cake.
“There’s also yours,” He Chengyi pointed and said, “Go pick one.”
On the table was an open box filled with various sweet treats of different colors and shapes, looking very tempting.
Zou Shun picked up a piece and sat aside happily eating a couple of bites, but soon realized something was off.
“Once you're done, help me rate it,” He Chengyi said, “We'll select a few kinds to sell in the store later.”
Zou Shun lowered his head and quietly ate, without saying a word.
When the others had finished eating and gone out, He Chengyi sat down next to him.
“What’s wrong?” he asked, “Are you unhappy?”
Zou Shun immediately shook his head: "No!"
He Chengyi didn't say anything, just looked at him.
“...Isn't this my reward?” Zou Shun murmured softly, "Boss, you are just being perfunctory with me."
He Chengyi was stunned for a moment after hearing what Zou Shun said, and then he quickly laughed: "That's true. So what reward do you want?"
Zou Shun didn't know how to answer. The so-called reward was originally just a joke, not something to be taken too seriously, and it was hard to gauge the level of it. He wanted to say, I don't really want anything special, I just hope you can come by and show your face often. Or, can we add each other on WeChat or something?
But it might sound a bit strange if I say it.
He pondered for a long time without saying anything, and He Chengyi asked again, "Is this salary sufficient for you to get by?"
Zou Shun hurriedly nodded, "It's enough, it's enough! Our school cafeteria is very cheap, a big bowl of rice only costs two dimes."
“What about tuition and accommodation fees?” He Chengyi asked again.
“I took out a student loan,” Zou Shun said, “I'll pay it back after graduation.”
He Chengyi nodded, looking thoughtful.
Zou Shun had the illusion that he would open his mouth and tell himself, "If it's not enough, tell me".
That would be too strange.
Fortunately, such a scene did not happen.
He Chengyi quietly watched him finish the small cake and asked, "How does it taste?"
"It's... It's good," Zou Shun licked his lips. "A little sweet, but it goes well with coffee."
"Can you still eat more?" He Chengyi asked. "Let's try something else."
Until the official start of work, Zou Shun was still in the break room eating cake.
“It's fine,” He Chengyi said, “this is also part of the job, after all.”
“...but I can't eat anymore,” Zou Shun said, taking a big sip of water, “it's too greasy.”
He Chengyi smiled and said, "Then you should take a break."
Zou Shun looked outside and said, "But..."
"It's not urgent," He Chengyi replied.
Zou Shun was eager to be alone with He Chengyi, so he no longer voiced any objections.
After sitting quietly for a moment, Zou Shun suddenly remembered what Fang Mo had said a few days ago.
“I have a question,” he mustered his courage to speak.
"Yes?"
“Do you think I am a very casual person?” Zou Shun asked.
He Chengyi was very surprised: "Why?"
Zou Shun regretted it. Fang Mo had asked him to test things out, and he had been too direct. Whenever he faced He Chengyi, his intelligence seemed to be offline.
But I have to say it, so I will continue.
"It's just... last time when I suddenly said all that to you," Zou Shun hesitated, "it must have seemed quite strange, right? Do you think I am... umm..."
“Uh,” He Chengyi thought for a moment and said, “Everyone has their own way of life, right?”
“But, actually, it’s just that... I’m not really, um, that, that...” Zou Shun nervously explained, speaking incoherently and not making sense, “I...”
He Chengyi seemed to understand what he meant: "Regretting it a lot?"
"A little," Zou Shun said, "but it's not just because of that lunatic. Looking back, it just feels like it wasn't that meaningful."
“Well, that's normal,” He Chengyi said, “Most people should feel this way — every once in a while, they think their past selves were quite foolish. I also did many things when I was your age that now make me laugh and cry when I look back on them.”
“...for example?”
He Chengyi fell silent for a moment, lowering his gaze and smiling as he shook his head: “No, it's too silly to say out loud.”
The more he acted this way, the more curious Zou Shun became.
“I want this as a reward,” he even raised his hand, “I want to listen.”
He Chengyi looked at him a bit troubled, and after a moment seemed to give in with a sigh: “Alright. Just don't laugh at me.”
Zou Shun nodded seriously.
“When I was in college, I arranged heart-shaped candles under the girls' dormitory at our school,” he said, “but due to safety hazards, I received a warning disciplinary action.”
“……”
“Not funny?”
Zou Shun turned his head away: “It's okay, I guess.”
Not only was it not funny, but it also made one a bit jealous. Should have known better than to ask.
“Then I'll think of another one,” He Chengyi said.
“You don’t need to be so serious!” Zou Shun quickly said.
“In any case… this is all very normal, you don’t need to put too much mental burden on yourself,” He Chengyi looked at him, “You are still so young, and there’s plenty of room for regrets. Regret isn’t necessarily a bad thing; at least it shows that you are becoming more mature, right? Of course, I’m not saying that you made a mistake to begin with; people will make different choices in different states of mind.”
Zou Shun did not speak and nodded.
“... Do you think I’m being preachy?”
“Not at all,” Zou Shun shook his head, “I think... I think you really care about me.”
He Chengyi smiled, noncommittally.
“Boss, you are too kind,” Zou Shun looked down at his hands, “Meeting you is my luck.”
He Chengyi felt a bit shy from his words: “It’s not that exaggerated, I haven’t done anything.”
"Um," Zou Shun raised his hand again, "can I change the reward?"
This request is quite cheeky, but He Chengyi did not object. He nodded at Zou Shun and said, "Sure, go ahead and tell me."
“Last time you only taught me the basics,” Zou Shun said, “I want to learn something more advanced! For example... latte art or something!”
He Chengyi thought for a moment: “It can be done...”
"But is there a problem?"
"Teaching during your working hours is a bit distracting." He Chengyi said.
Instantly, Zou Shun froze. Strictly speaking, he was being paid to study and he did feel a little shameless.
“Are you busy with classes right now?” He Chengyi suddenly asked, “It's almost the end of the semester, right?”
“Not really,” Zou Shun said, “This semester's courses are relatively easy, so there's no problem.”
He Chengyi nodded, then shifted his gaze away from him and asked, "So... do you want to come to my house?"
"Huh?"
"Is it inconvenient?"
"To your house... to study?"
"Hmm," He Chengyi nodded, "I have all the necessary equipment at my house. Are you available?"
Zou Shun suddenly stood up: "Convenient!"
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Zou Shun: I think it's about the same!!!