[Oh? I’m sorry, I might have remembered incorrectly. Sorry sorry.]
Qin Yu’s heart was racing uncontrollably. The more flustered he became, the easier it would be to expose himself. At this moment, he had to force himself to calm down.
[Your words are quite leading, haha. I almost fell for it.]
Qin Yu sat upright in his gaming chair, appearing outwardly composed, but inwardly he was starting to panic.
Damn, he had nearly missed out on the money. That was a whole week’s worth of hard-earned cash.
No, wait. It wasn’t guaranteed that he’d get his hands on that money yet.
Qin Yu was now feeling incredibly awkward. After all, the other party was also an adult, not some fool. They would inevitably notice something amiss. For instance, the fact that the other person had never directly addressed him by name, and many of their conversations had relied on “you” and “I” to refer to each other.
To his surprise, he had managed to carry on an online relationship for a week without even knowing the other person’s name.
[Ah, I was too hasty.]
[Why don’t you come visit C City on a weekend? I’ll show you around.]
[Haha, didn’t you just return to the country? I might know C City better than you do. Let’s explore it together sometime.]
Qin Yu replied with an air of someone who enjoyed watching the drama unfold, though he had hesitated briefly before sending the message.
After all, anything that happened after this Sunday would be the client’s own business. As long as he didn’t slip up before then, everything else was irrelevant to him.
He just needed to make it past this Sunday. Today.
[Okay.]
The other party replied briefly. Qin Yu, accustomed to this behavior by now, didn’t find it odd.
In other words, he had grown used to this person’s taciturn nature and tendency to act aloof online.
[It’s Sunday, you know. The last day of the week. Do you have any plans?]
Qin Yu tossed out a topic.
Yes, the last day. After this, Qin Yu would be completely free.
[Sunday? No plans. I’ll probably stay at home.]
[Oh? Didn’t your sister come? I’m curious why she isn’t staying with you.]
Qin Yu deliberately brought the conversation back to this topic, aiming to address the issue head-on and dispel any suspicions the other party might have.
After all, most people would avoid such a topic in this situation.
[No, my sister went back to my parents’ place last night.]
[I see. Haha, it’s a bit of a shame not to have met your sister.]
[It’s fine. Next time we have a chance, we can drive back home together.]
[Sounds good.]
Qin Yu promised.
A promise was just a promise, but fulfilling it was another matter entirely. Qin Yu felt like he had become exactly like those men labeled as heartless players, only caring about his own pleasure and treating his partner as a mere accessory. It was the epitome of refined egoism.
Perhaps it was the moral conscience in his heart that made him feel a twinge of guilt. On a whim, he typed out a line on his keyboard.
[Since it’s Sunday, and you’ve been back in the country for so long now, we’ve been chatting for quite a while, but I haven’t given you any gifts yet.]
[Tell me, what’s your wish? I can help make it come true.]
Buddy, this is all I can do for you. After all, once this Sunday passes, you might face the reality of returning home after a week, only to discover that your fiancé has already given his heart to someone else. A week-long passionate online romance, only to find out the other person is just a stranger you’ve met once.
That one encounter was purely coincidental and accidental.
If it were him, he could already imagine himself driven to the brink of madness. Though that description might be a bit exaggerated, this situation would be unbearable for anyone.
This last time, it was just a final bit of comfort from one bro to another, not out of pity.
His situation was so miserable that Qin Yu had countless times wanted to leap out of the screen and tell him the truth face-to-face, or hint at it through casual conversation, indirectly letting this brother know about his unfortunate situation of being cheated on.
Qin Yu had thought about it many times, but it always remained just a thought.
To be honest, this big brother was quite a good person. He was young, with a great physique and looks, a stable personality, and even a returnee who had studied abroad. When all the conditions were top-notch, forget about matching backgrounds. Those calculating bottoms in the circle would already be lining up for a chance to date him.
It was incomprehensible. If Qin Yu were in his shoes, if he were a bottom, he’d definitely be head over heels for a guy like this, unable to sleep at night.
?! What the hell was he just thinking?
Fuck!
Qin Yu forced himself to push those strange thoughts out of his mind. He was usually emotionally stable. He cursed under his breath when he realized the bizarre direction his thoughts had taken.
[Haha, that’s interesting. You’re not taking the usual route. One moment you’re talking about bringing me a gift from abroad, the next you’re asking about my wishes.]
Qin Yu thought he was being clever. After all, gifts definitely cost money, and rich people didn’t lack material things.
Wishes were different. In this aspect, he could come up with something intangible.
For instance, wanting to know a little bit in advance about being cheated on, so it wouldn’t be as painful when the client came to deal with it next week.
[Can you send me another photo?]
?!!
Brother, what on earth are you up to? Qin Yu’s face was full of question marks.
[Sure, the one with the cat?]
Despite his confusion, Qin Yu maintained his professional demeanor and replied.
[No, I already have that one.]
Damn, brother, you’re really picky. He took back all his previous sympathetic thoughts. This guy’s heart was truly extraordinary.
That’s what Qin Yu thought, but his actions were sincere. He switched to the WeChat interface and, without hesitation, opened his phone’s gallery.
The smile froze on his face.
Qin Yu didn’t have a habit of taking photos. Usually, when the rare mood struck, he’d take one, like that artfully composed sunset shot, which was his masterpiece.
Other than that, the cleanliness of his album was truly astonishing.
The most recent photo was of the expensive dishes he and Lin Hai had eaten yesterday, laid out on the table.
Going back a bit further, there was a full-body mirror selfie where he was practically naked except for a piece of cloth covering his lower half. How could he send out such a private photo?
Even further back was that sunset photo again. Qin Yu was satisfied with it, but this presentable photo had already been passed over by a certain someone.
Qin Yu flipped through the photos, getting more agitated with each swipe.
In his vast gallery, he couldn’t find a single suitable picture. The photos either involved personal privacy or had obvious geographical markers.
One photo might be fine, he could explain it away. But if he continued sending these photos, the nature of the situation would change. With technology so advanced now, a little in-depth investigation and attention could pinpoint his location in minutes, exposing him completely.
He couldn’t take any more risks. Qin Yu made up his mind.
[What kind of photo do you want?]
Unable to produce anything suitable, Qin Yu was prepared to casually snap a picture of the sky as a makeshift solution. But fearing it might backfire and make the other person more suspicious, he decided to take the upper hand and ask first.
[“Aren’t you in Hawaii right now? How about some scenic views of the Hawaiian coastline?]
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