[BL] NEET life in the Apocalypse

Chapter 4—Meeting you

by Bocchan13

Song Yu could not hide his deep blush as his gaze broke from the strangers. He was…so damn good-looking! He brushed his newly styled hair and contemplated what he should do next. The club was now getting into the frenzy of drunken fervor as the techno music elevated in speed. The dancing of sweating bodies moved to the exotic beat. Song Yu really REALLY wanted to go over to the man in the booth and introduce himself, but like every aspect of his introverted life, his reasoning took over.

He’s probably not into men, so I shouldn’t bother. And even if he was, there were so many pretty people here. Like that silver-haired guy over there or that one with the peach blossom eyes. Or maybe, he came to club just to hang out with friends, and didn’t want to sleep around. Maybe he has a girlfriend.

The mantra continued as Song Yu swiveled the chair to face the bar once again, his wine glass filled without a word. Song Yu took a small sip and sighed heavily.

He was supposed to be courageous, but the 45 year old virgin who was betrayed by his friends still remained. That sense that he wasn’t worthy of anything, and the mentality that went with that. Song Yu gulped down the wine glass and lightly tapped it to the bartender.

The bartender was also quite handsome, with light brown eyes, which usually weren’t common in this country. When he smiled, his dimples showed, and his teeth looked extremely white in the techno lights. Song Yu stared at the bartender, and felt a sense of de ja vu. This bartender….wasn’t he the ice ability user in B Base?

Wu Ding smiled at this slight thing, his bright eyes looking appreciatively at him. This person came in only thirty minutes ago and guzzled some of the finest wine in the bar. He looked very cute. Wu Ding usually didn’t hit on customers, but he was indeed very attracted to the young man sitting in front of him.

“Another glass?”

Song Yu hiccupped in amazement as he recalled this man. In the previous life, the bartender was a guard in B base that had some authority over the building zones. He helped him and the other experimental subjects escape. Song Yu didn’t know what happened to the man afterwards, other than he was found out and captured. Song Yu never even got to say thank you.

Song Yu smiled brightly at Wu Ding causing the arrow of love to pierce Wu Ding fiercely! A smile lit up his face as he leaned forward some more to talk to the person, but looked behind Song Yu to the glaring Lan Zhou.

Wu Ding had been a bartender at this place for over 3 years, so he didn’t know that Lan Zhou was a regular. But he also didn’t want one-on one confrontation with someone of high status. After all, he was just a bartender. He sighed in sadness. The little bird he found already had an owner.

Song Yu felt an intense pressure from behind him; his body grew stiff as it once again got into fight mode. He tried to calm himself down, but it was as if a fog blurred his vision, his soul detached from his body, and he could only ‘see’ as his hands curled up and almost visible aura condensing into thick blade.

Song Yu tried his best, the blade blurring until the aura dissipated. It only took three seconds, but to him it was a lifetime. The person standing behind him slowly approached until he sat on the chair next to him. Song Yu peeked to see who the person with such intense aura was, and paused.

I-I-Isn’t this the male god from across the club?? Song Yu wanted to smack himself. He almost killed the guy he fancied! As a face-con, Song Yu was deeply ashamed of himself! What if he hurt that beautiful face! The man was nursing a wine glass like himself, his deep gaze looking at him with cold calculation.

What they didn’t know was that the entourage watching on saw Lan Zhou tapping his foot in obvious happiness! Wang Cheng took out a few thousand dollars putting it in the center of the table.

“I bet that Old Lan will finally get rid of his cherry tonight!” Yu Ci rolled his eyes, but his hands went into his pockets and took out some bills as well.

“Then I declare that like in high school, he’s gonna choke and accidentally insult him. Don’t you remember junior year? Lan Zhou has zero game!”

Xiao Zi was more observant of body language, and could tell that before the young man saw Lan Zhou, he was aware of him. He narrowed his eyes to the man’s posture and ejected.

“I think this guy really likes Old Lan. I bet with Wang Cheng, they might have a spring night.”

The last of the bunch, Lu Jingxiu was still very skeptical. The entire group knew that Lan Zhou loved very fiercely. In high school, he had fallen in love with a senior but kept that love for 4 years without telling him, but showing it through disastrous means. Eventually, when he confessed, the senior laughed at him and said he would never fall in love with such a bully.

This left an indelible scar in Lan Zhou’s heart. In college, he dated here and there, but was always dumped because he showed affection in such ridiculous ways. It made the entire group sad to see him like this. It didn’t matter that Lan Zhou was gay, heck, if even a donkey reciprocated Lan Zhou’s feelings, they would be bowing down in thanks.

They just wanted Lan Zhou to be happy.

Lan Zhou had a lot of IQ, but his EQ meter was definitely broken.

Lu Jingxiu propped his glasses on his nose and sighed in contemplation.

“Hmmm…I think…tonight might be the night. This is the happiest I’ve seen him since back then.”

The pot of money was enough to buy an apartment, but the boys didn’t care one bit as the love life of their friend was at stake! They watched avidly as Lan Zhou saddled up next to the love interest.

Song Yu stared at this very handsome man, his cheeks already blushing from the wine. He coughed lightly, but smiled; his eyes curving into crescents. His objective was to find a one-night stand, and ultimately, the handsomest man was sitting right next to him!

They stared at each other, both silent and awkward.

Xiao Zi and the gang were still observing and egging him on.

“Get him! What is he doing, just staring! Gosh!”

“You see, he’s gonna choke.”

“Shut up! At least he came over to him first!”

Lan Zhou broke the stare and swiveled the chair to face the bar, his hands slightly trembling on the wine glass. Up close, this person was even more beautiful! So good-looking! He cleared his throat lightly, those magazines he read religiously about trying to approach a love interest came back to him.

Judging by the blush and starry-stare, it was appropriate to say that he was interested in him.

Lan Zhou internally nodded. He peeped at the other man, and saw him swipe his hair back. This movement caused his neck to be more exposed, showing that lovely mole on his clavicle. His translucent skin was a sight for sore eyes. Lan Zhou controlled himself, but a blush had tipped his ears.

“You drink a lot. It’s way too much for one person. Stop drinking.”

Lan Zhou cursed himself.

Song Yu on the other hand, only heard the deep baritone note of this man’s voice. It almost made him shudder. Not only was he handsome, he had such a nice voice! Song Yu turned to see the man and smiled widely.

“Okay.” Song Yu moved the wine glass, nudging it until it reached opposite him. After this was done, Song Yu turned the chair and smiled wider.

“You have a very beautiful voice.”

The brain in Lan Zhou crashed. He’s too cute. He’s too cute. He’s too cute. He’s too cute. He’s too cute. He’s too cute. He’s too cute. He’s too cute. He’s too cute. He’s too cute!

Lan Zhou awkwardly gazed away, the blush creeping on his neck.

“You too.” With that response, Song Yu could not contain his happiness. This male god is so handsome!

“My name is Song Yu; this is my first time here. What’s your name?” The man opposite him quickly and concisely took out his business card and formally gave it to him, both hands outstretched. Song Yu happily grabbed it, feeling the expensive paper and the embossed lettering.

“Lan Zhou, CEO of Lan Corporation. Nice to meet you.” Song Yu saw that Lan Zhou stretched out his hand for a shake. He blushed as their hands connected. Big hands cupped slightly smaller ones, but the contact sizzled their skin.

“Nice to meet you too Lan Zhou,”