【The arrival of the protagonist shou will make your behavior even more outrageous. Seeing his gentleness, his cold detachment, and the way he bows his head for love will create a deep sense of contrast for you, the neglected national treasure. Consequently, you will decide to teach the protagonist gong a lesson.】
【One night, after the protagonist gong, Qin Xie, finishes his bath, you will sneak into his room, determined to frame him for indecency. You want him to know that no one likes a damaged good, but you will overestimate your own strength. You will not be able to force anything on him at all; instead, you will be bundled up and tossed out, seen by everyone as having thrown yourself at him. You will lose both your dignity and your leverage.】
【You will be so angry your eyes turn red, cursing inwardly: Isn’t Qin Xie asexual? Why does he act like I owe him everything whenever I ask him to do something? He always coldly tells me to ask someone else, claiming he is only responsible for security. That lying scoundrel! I have seen him with my own eyes cutting vegetables and bringing water for Fu Shen, smiling at him so gently! If he can be gentle with others, why not with me? I am a precious national treasure!】
【Thus, you will begin a series of even more detestable actions, eventually ending up in court on charges of intentional assault.】
The sequence played out in his mind in a brief flash. Yu Li, fully immersed in his role as this ancient human, felt his fists tighten. The sense of being looked down upon by everyone, from the leads to the background characters, was infuriating. He wanted to kick Qin Xie a few times just for the fun of it. As the system recited the lines with dramatic flair, Yu Li felt his eyes grow moist with indignation. Losing his fear, he stood his ground and shouted loudly at Qin Xie.
“My punishment for you is that you are not allowed to eat dinner tonight!”
In the bathroom, Qin Xie, who had not dared to move a muscle for fear of angering Yu Li further, heard the annoyed voice through the door. He raised his eyes in confusion. Had he done something wrong? Why was he being punished again?
The villa was fully lit to ensure the precious ancient human would not fear the dark, as ancient human eyes were poorly adapted to shadows and prone to tripping.
Clatter, clatter.
A service robot with a bloated belly full of various flavors of nutrient liquid rolled over, its screen displaying a pixelated, simplified face.
As it approached Yu Li, the robot said cheerfully, “Respected Master, would you like Huanhuan to heat up some nutrient liquid for you? We have strawberry, lemon, vanilla, and watermelon flavors!”
Yu Li knew that, aside from himself, Qin Xie was the only living person here. He assumed Qin Xie must loathe him, so he decided it was best not to go looking for trouble by demanding more food. He would settle for tonight and throw a fit tomorrow. With that in mind, he tightened his beautiful face, acting as if he were still fuming from his disagreement with Qin Xie, and clattered down the stairs on the fluffy carpet.
“I am not eating. Get lost.” He performed the role of the arrogant, pampered brat perfectly.
Just as he reached the landing of the stairs, a tall, dark shadow loomed behind him. A hand with distinct knuckles, clearly a man’s, reached out from behind.
Before Yu Li could react, he felt his waist being firmly gripped. In the next moment, without even a chance to turn around, he was pinched by the waist and hoisted into the air. His field of vision shifted upward.
He had been hoisted onto a man’s shoulder.
Yu Li was dumbfounded. Was kidnapping the latest trend?
Besides, was he not a precious national treasure? What happened to the heavy security guards? Should the place not be so fortified that not even a mouse could slip in? Was Qin Xie not the most powerful warrior? How could he not have noticed someone sneaking in?
One star rating! Even that is too generous!
Yet, Yu Li quickly thought with a heavy heart, I might as well have just sat there waiting to die when I arrived. Freezing to death is better than being kidnapped, strangled, or whatever else this is.
Yu Li decided to get a look at the murderer before he died. He lowered his head and locked eyes with a face that looked incredibly gentle and refreshing. The man wore light-colored clothing and had a striking crimson tear mole beneath one eye. He was tall and carried himself with an air of sophisticated grace.
He looked too decent; who would imagine this kidnapper was not only breaking and entering but also committing a full-blown kidnapping?
The man seemed so confident that Yu Li could not escape that he did not even bother to tie his hands.
The man did not notice the youth’s frantic inner thoughts. To ensure Yu Li would not fall, he gripped his waist and steadied him on his shoulder before heading downstairs. He only straightened up once he had safely placed Yu Li on the sofa.
As the man stepped away, Yu Li completely forgot about Qin Xie in the bathroom. He instinctively shrank back into the sofa, trembling. He glared at the man standing a short distance away, his small legs tucked together and shaking uncontrollably. He was terrified.
What is he going to do? Is he going to kill me? If so, he would beg! He would plead and cry and promise not to resist—could he just be spared?
The system appeared right on time, just before Yu Li reached the depths of despair. Little Yuyu, do you not recognize him? That is the protagonist shou, Fu Shen.
Hearing that name, Yu Li’s trembling legs stopped shaking. The fear dissipated, along with the thought of begging for his life. Thank goodness I did not say anything out loud; that would have been embarrassing.
Yu Li asked, puzzled, “Why did he come here? Should he not have been sent only after I made a scene?”
The system shook its head honestly. I do not know.
Yu Li: “…”
In the empty first floor, illuminated by the glass chandelier, the shadow of the tall figure loomed over Yu Li. The youth was still curled into a ball from his recent fear; his hair was damp and clung to his fair forehead. His glossy eyes, still moist, turned inquisitive as the plot unfolded ahead of schedule.
Knowing who it was, he was not as afraid. Yu Li straightened his back. Since Fu Shen’s arrival had been so bizarre, he had not been prepared. He expected the man’s hold to be rough and clumsy, just like Qin Xie’s, but it was not. His waist did not hurt at all; Fu Shen was actually quite skilled at holding people.
The urge to start trouble faded, replaced by the need to maintain his act.
Yu Li tried his best to look intimidating. He stiffened his pretty face and raised his eyelashes. However, his eyes, still pink from the steam, did not look fierce at all. His heart was still racing, and his voice trembled slightly as he spoke.
“Who are you!”
Fu Shen was highly sensitive to the emotions of others, so he did not miss the fear in the beautiful young boy’s eyes. He spoke in a very soft, explanatory tone. “Respected ancient human, hello. I am Fu Shen, the expert specifically assigned to curate your nutritional meals.”