Lin Yang agreed to Fu Hongli's request for two reasons: first, he didn't want to embarrass her; second, he wanted to take Zhao Qingfeng down a peg.
Who told that guy to swagger around with such an arrogant attitude and even call him a coward?
Under normal circumstances, Lin Yang would never have bothered arguing with Zhao Qingfeng. But today, for some unknown reason, seeing Zhao Qingfeng's high-and-mighty demeanor made Lin Yang extremely unhappy.
"Kid, I'll remember you!"
With that parting shot, Zhao Qingfeng looked as sickly as if he had just eaten a mouthful of shit and quickly took off.
Lin Yang let out a sigh of relief.
"Fu Hongli, I'm sorry. I only agreed to you just now to provoke him!"
Fu Hongli's expression darkened, and an icy, piercing glint instantly flashed through her watery eyes.
"What do you mean? Are you playing with me?"
Huh?
Lin Yang was completely baffled.
"You're serious?"
"What else?" Fu Hongli's pretty peach-blossom eyes looked coldly at Lin Yang.
Lin Yang was so shocked he couldn't speak.
Could it be that Fu Hongli wasn't doing this just to provoke Zhao Qingfeng?
Could she really be looking for a boyfriend?
Yet if she genuinely wanted a boyfriend, there were plenty of young talents at Jiang University; it would never be his turn.
"Wh—why me?" Lin Yang asked, sounding pathetic.
"Don't overthink it. The boyfriend I mentioned isn't a boyfriend in the real sense. To put it bluntly, I need a shield, and I chose Zhao Qingfeng with that same intention. As for why I'm paying you five times more than him—it's very simple, I just can't stand him," Fu Hongli said coldly.
So that was how it was.
Fu Hongli truly was a goddess at Jiang University, and the number of people pursuing her was like crossing a river of carp; it probably drove her crazy with annoyance.
If she really did have a boyfriend, it would indeed cut down on some unnecessary trouble.
Once he figured out the whole story, Lin Yang originally thought he would feel relieved, but instead, a tiny trace of disappointment crept into his heart. Still, he wasn't nearly as nervous anymore!
"So, don't suspect that I have ulterior motives toward you. You're very handsome, but you're not my type." Fu Hongli added.
Lin Yang inexplicably felt a bit depressed.
However, the moment he thought about making one hundred thousand yuan a month, Lin Yang's depression vanished instantly.
"So... are you really giving me one hundred thousand a month?"
Fu Hongli said coldly, "I always keep my word!"
Lin Yang gave a thumbs-up.
"I just love people who keep their word. Come on, sugar daddy—transfer the money!"
Yes, Lin Yang intended to be Fu Hongli's shield.
Making money, after all, was nothing to be ashamed of.
Fu Hongli frowned slightly; she didn't like that title.
Yet she didn't say anything further.
They added each other on WeChat, and Fu Hongli directly transferred one hundred thousand.
When Lin Yang saw that string of digits, his racing heart felt as if it were about to leap out of his chest.
Fearing that Fu Hongli might change her mind, he snapped it up with lightning speed.
A flicker of disgust crossed Fu Hongli's eyes.
Lin Yang caught it, but pretended not to see.
The person before him was his sugar daddy, after all; Lin Yang didn't want to upset her.
"Even though you're just a shield I hired, in front of outsiders, you are my boyfriend, understand?" Fu Hongli asked coldly.
Lin Yang hurriedly nodded.
"Understood! Rest assured, you aren't just my girlfriend—you're my ancestor!"
Fu Hongli frowned slightly.
"In front of outsiders, you'd better not call me that!"
"Alright. Should I call you by your name, or call you Xiaoyuer?"
Those three rascals in his dorm usually called Fu Hongli that.
"Call me by my full name!" Fu Hongli said coldly.
She didn't like others calling her Xiaoyuer, because that name belonged to only one person.
Lin Yang smiled and said, "Alright, sugar daddy, are there any other instructions?"
Just as Fu Hongli was about to speak, her phone suddenly rang.
Glancing at the caller ID, Fu Hongli's cold and peerless face instantly softened with a touch of gentleness.
Even her indifferent peach-blossom eyes gained warmth.
Lin Yang understood immediately: the person calling her must be someone extremely important to her.
Lin Yang started to step away.
Yet Fu Hongli waved her hand, signaling him not to leave—presumably, she still had things to say to him.
Lin Yang had no choice but to shrug and stand beside Fu Hongli.
Fu Hongli answered the phone.
Who knew what the person on the other end said?
He heard Fu Hongli say softly, "I've eaten. What about you? Have you eaten?"
So she wasn't ice-cold to everyone, after all.
So she had a gentle side, too.
Lin Yang felt a twinge of envy for the person on the other end of the line.
"Yeah, I know, don't worry. Oh, right, I followed that method you suggested and found a shield!"
Fu Hongli's voice was soft and tender.
Damn it.
That single sentence from Fu Hongli made the blood run cold in Lin Yang's veins.
He had wondered how a proud daughter of heaven like Fu Hongli could possibly pay to hire a boyfriend.
Turns out someone else had taught her to do it.
Lin Yang suddenly wanted very much to know who on earth that person was to Fu Hongli.
Someone capable of making her so gentle, and even more, so obedient.
"Yeah, pretty handsome, I suppose. I didn't look closely. Oh, hey, don't worry, I said I'd wait for you, so I'll definitely wait for you," Fu Hongli continued.
Her voice was sweet and coquettish, like a girl acting spoiled in front of her boyfriend.
Lin Yang was petrified.
So this phone call was from Fu Hongli's boyfriend—the one they hadn't officially established a relationship with yet, but whom she unilaterally considered her lover?
So it was her boyfriend who had asked her to find a shield?
So everything Fu Hongli had done was for her boyfriend?
Lin Yang was so envious he wanted to cry.
In an instant, he felt that the high salary of one hundred thousand a month wasn't nearly as appealing anymore.
"Okay, go to your class, I'm heading home too. Bye!" Fu Hongli said sweetly.
They hung up on each other.
Fu Hongli stared at her phone for a moment.
"Asking out of turn, was that the person you like just now?" Lin Yang blurted out.
Fu Hongli's gaze whipped over unexpectedly.
The moment their eyes met, Fu Hongli's expression turned as frosty as ice once again.
"You really do ask too many questions. Still, telling you does no harm—she is the person I like, so don't go having any wild ideas about me."
Lin Yang was speechless.
"Since that's the case, why don't you just tell all those guys pursuing you at Jiang University that you already have someone you like? Wouldn't that work?"
"She's abroad; distant water can't put out a nearby fire. Besides, for certain things, her showing up wouldn't help!"
Lin Yang had wanted to chat a bit more, but seeing that Fu Hongli didn't really want to talk to him, he smiled and said, "I'll walk you back to your dorm!"
After all, he had taken so much of her money; naturally, he ought to show some proper initiative.
"I don't live in the dorms. As for walking me back—no need. Our relationship hasn't reached the point where I'd let you walk me back. When I need you, I'll contact you. Otherwise, don't show up in front of me," Fu Hongli said coldly.
Lin Yang took a hit, but he didn't get angry; after all, she was his sugar daddy, and he truly couldn't afford to provoke her.
Not only could he not afford to provoke her, but he also had to act submissive, nodding like pounding garlic as he said, "Understood! I'll take my leave then—ping me on WeChat if anything comes up!"
"Wait a moment!" Fu Hongli said coldly.
Lin Yang smiled and asked, "Any other instructions?"
"Tonight at the second cafeteria, let's have dinner together!"
Lin Yang instantly understood what she meant.
This wasn't a dinner together at all; this was clearly her way of announcing to others that she had a boyfriend.
Of course Lin Yang was willing to cooperate; after all, she was his sugar daddy.
"What time?"
"Six-thirty!"
Lin Yang thought for a moment and asked, "Can it be seven-thirty?"
"Why, do you have something to do?"
"Yeah, I'll be working at six-thirty."
Fu Hongli stared at Lin Yang for a moment, then said coldly, "Seven o'clock at the latest!"
Damn it.
Lin Yang was somewhat speechless.
Yet he still nodded helplessly.
He couldn't afford to offend her!
"Fine, I'll do my best to rush back. Any other instructions?"
With a cold expression, Fu Hongli shook her head.
Lin Yang waved his hand, hopped on a shared bicycle, and vanished into the sea of people.
Fu Hongli opened her social media, typed a few words, and posted them:
"Already have a boyfriend, do not disturb!"