Qin Yu pulled the hood of his sweatshirt down, slowing his pace as he walked forward.

Meow~

A cat’s cry indeed came from the wall, its tail swaying back and forth in the corner.

Qin Yu leaned in, finally spotting the cat in the shadows.

A large, dark, fluffy mass hiding in the shade – no wonder he hadn’t noticed it earlier.

Intrigued, Qin Yu crouched down and reached out to pet it.

[Your eyesight is impressive]

[Image]

The photo captured the moment Qin Yu stroked the cat. The small feline rolled over contentedly, exposing its round belly. Qin Yu gently caressed its stomach with his curled index finger.

[Just happened to spot it]

The other’s response was quite modest this time.

[Your hands are beautiful. May I save the picture to admire?]

?!!

Qin Yu, still crouching, was bewildered. What’s with this guy? I’m a total top, 100% genuine. We’re the same, how did you end up fishing for me???

This couldn’t be encouraged. Rejection was necessary.

[No. Copyright belongs to me. Reproduction prohibited.]

Unexpectedly, the other replied instantly again.

[Too late. Already saved.]

???!!!

Well, well. This guy’s not even pretending anymore, huh? True colors exposed, huh?

Qin Yu was shocked by the person’s reaction, momentarily falling into deep self-doubt.

Is this how tops play in this circle? Was he like this before? No wonder he couldn’t find a boyfriend.

An odd feeling rose in Qin Yu’s heart. It took him a while to pinpoint the issue.

He was the passive one in the conversation – a sensation he’d never experienced before.

There was a strange sense of his domain being invaded. The more he thought about it, the more agitated he became.

This money sure is hard to earn! Qin Yu couldn’t help but frown as he stood up, supporting himself on his thighs. Looking up, he saw the cat moving again. It gracefully leapt onto the windowsill and left without a backward glance, just like a scumbag.

Some things truly became more puzzling the more one think about them.

No! He had to consult Lin Gou¹狗 (gǒu) – dog about this. That guy’s life experiences were so colorful they could be published as a novel.

²Starting from here, I changed the paragraph placements because the original is very confusing. The author put in the messages first before the narration, I almost busted a nerve lol. The original would say:
[What? Bro, what did you say? Say that again.]
Lin Hai sent a voice message in the chat.
[Repeating the same sentence thrice is rather dull]
Qin Yu’s expression darkened in front of the computer screen, but he still restrained his words. After a mental barrage of intense output, what he finally typed was a result of epic-level attack power reduction.
[No, bro, how are you so lucky? Your first job is a big deal worth over ten thousand. When will such fortune smile upon me?]

Tell me this doesn’t confuse you and I will change back to paragraphs.Lin Hai sent a voice message in the chat.

[What? Bro³兄弟 (xiōng dì) – brothers / younger brother / I, me (humble term used by men in public speech) / brotherly / fraternal, what did you say? Say that again.]

Qin Yu’s expression darkened in front of the computer screen, but he still restrained his words. After a mental barrage of intense output, what he finally typed was a result of epic-level attack power reduction.

[Repeating the same sentence thrice is rather dull]

[No, bro, how are you so lucky? Your first job is a big deal worth over ten thousand. When will such fortune smile upon me?]

[It’s not fair! I discovered this app first, why didn’t I see any jobs worth over ten thousand?]

Qin Yu seized the opportunity to retort sarcastically.

[Heh, even if you saw it, it’d be useless. You don’t meet the height requirement.]

[Fuck off! Who are you looking down on? So what if you’re tall? I’m 175cm, round it up and I’m basically 180cm.] Another barrage of frantic output from Lin Hai.

Qin Yu smirked, leaning back tactically and deploying a set of classic lines commonly used by scumbags.

[If that’s how you want to think about it, I can’t stop you]

[Damn, Qin Yu, when did you become such an asshole?]

[You flatter me (clasps hands)]

[So your current problem is that, as a total top, you feel physically and mentally uncomfortable after discovering the other party has seized the initiative from you?]

Lin Hai was indeed a reliable friend. Jokes aside, when it came to serious matters, he didn’t mess around at all.

Qin Yu replied. [Yes]

[Brother, let me tell you something. You probably haven’t dated in a long time, so lonely that you’ve forgotten basic interactions.]

[It’s a normal phenomenon, isn’t it?]

[This is just your first time experiencing an online relationship as a bottom. It’s normal to feel some resistance. It’s just a week of role-playing for a client. For the sake of making a living, it’s worth swallowing your pride for a bit.]

After hearing this, Qin Yu couldn’t control his emotions and quietly cursed in front of the screen. This guy’s words were frustratingly on point.

TL Notes

• 1
  狗 (gǒu) – dog
• 2
  Starting from here, I changed the paragraph placements because the original is very confusing. The author put in the messages first before the narration, I almost busted a nerve lol. The original would say:
  [What? Bro, what did you say? Say that again.]
  Lin Hai sent a voice message in the chat.
  [Repeating the same sentence thrice is rather dull]
  Qin Yu’s expression darkened in front of the computer screen, but he still restrained his words. After a mental barrage of intense output, what he finally typed was a result of epic-level attack power reduction.
  [No, bro, how are you so lucky? Your first job is a big deal worth over ten thousand. When will such fortune smile upon me?]
  
  Tell me this doesn’t confuse you and I will change back to paragraphs.
• 3
  兄弟 (xiōng dì) – brothers / younger brother / I, me (humble term used by men in public speech) / brotherly / fraternal