Chapter 1.5 – I Will Not Turn Back To Eat Old Grass

Editor: Sammy
The Male lead’s ex-boyfriend(5): I will not turn back to eat old grass

Hearing Xiang Han mention the break up again, Lu Ze felt his anger rising. However, when he noticed the other person gripping the quilt with a look of nervousness, this suffocating feeling disappeared.

To be so anxious and worried for him, wasn’t it clear that Xiang Han didn’t actually want to break up with him? In order to allow him to return to the Lu family, he’d forced himself to say such words.

Lu Ze couldn’t help but feel hopeless, Xiang Han was really too silly and lovable. His face gradually eased as he watched the other person and caressed his curls while gently saying, “You don’t need to mention splitting up any more. I already understand everything.”

You- What do you understand? Something isn’t right, the target’s expression is frightening.

Facing Xiang Han, Lu Ze thought he was still uneasy and reassured, “I don’t intend to return to the Lu Family. This has nothing to do with you so don’t blame yourself and stop thinking about useless things.”

But he wasn’t blaming himself, what in the world was the target imagining?

Xiang Han couldn’t keep up with Lu Ze’s train of thoughts. He carefully explained, “Lu Ze ah, you may have misunderstood something. I’m not blaming myself and breaking up…” was something you mentioned.

But before he could finish speaking, he was once again interrupted. “Then you tell me, why did you beat Zhao Handong up? And even warned him not to find trouble with me again?”

Of course, it was to clear the obstacles so that you and the protagonist can complete the task and I can receive my money. But how could he say this?

Xiang Han was stunned, momentarily unable to find an excuse for his actions. Lu Ze continued to ask again, “Why were you running away from the capital, isn’t it because you thought you’d offended Zhao Handong? Weren’t you afraid that he’ll retaliate against you later on?”

That’s right, however, it was the system’s suggestion but he can’t say that either.

Xiang Han was bewildered as he continued to rack his brain for an excuse.

Lu Ze saw this and naturally thought that it was because he’d already seen through Xiang Han’s plans. Shaking his head helplessly, he gave him time to digest this information.

Unable to think of a convincing excuse for a long time, Xiang Han felt that it was necessary to consult someone else about this. Just as he was about to call for Big A and Little B, a glass of water was suddenly pushed in front of him.

He looked up and saw Lu Ze passing him some tablets and smiling slightly, “Take your medicine.”

This person’s smiling face was unquestionably charming as if there were stars in his eyes. Not only did he possess an upstanding character, he even fed Xiang Han food and medicine…

Xiang Han was in a daze as he accepted it. Only after eating did he suddenly realise he’d just been tempted by the target! Could it be that his less than F-level spiritual power was really so terrible that even a game character was stronger than him?

Xiang Han was extremely gloomy but the task still had to be done so he said, “Anyway, we’ve already broken up. I won’t turn back to eat old grass[1].” So you’d better not eat it too and obediently get together with the protagonist shou instead.

Lu Ze had a headache. He’d already stated it clearly, so why was Xiang Han still refusing to give up on this idea?

“No matter what, I already said I won’t return to the Lu Family. There’s no need to break up and this matter ends here,” he emphasised once more.

Xiang Han was somewhat confused, what was the link between these two factors?

He felt the need to explain, “That … I believe the reason we broke up… was because I cheated and don’t like you anymore. It doesn’t matter to me if you don’t want to return to the Lu Family.”

Ah, why so stubborn?

Lu Ze was very helpless and simply repeated his previous question again, “Since you cheated, why would you then beat up your partner?”

“I…find his appearance unpleasant,” Xiang Han explained dryly.

“Then why did you threaten him, don’t you not like me anymore?”

“…” It’s over. He’d heard everything. Now, this matter would be impossible to explain.

Xiang Han collapsed back on the bed with an impatient expression.

Lu Ze was finally satisfied. He came forward and comforted, “Don’t think about it anymore, just rest, okay?”

The last half of his words were low and sweet yet at the same time, carried a hint of concern. Xiang Han’s heart trembled. He used the quilt to cover his ears as he thought, I’m finished, I was actually teased by a game character and a male one at that…

Lu Ze was amused and tugged at the quilt to expose his head.

Xiang Han murmured gloomily, “Anyway, in my heart, we’ve already broken up.”

Even if he can’t win with his words, couldn’t he just continue insisting? There was a very good saying, breaking up is one-sided. If he says break up, what can Lu Ze do to him?

Lu Ze had a headache but in the end, he really couldn’t do anything to the other.

The two men’s eyes met and they stared at each other. Since Xiang Han’s body was still weak, he was unable to endure but the first person to back down was Lu Ze. Seeing that Xiang Han’s face was getting paler but he still refused to lower his head, Lu Ze felt both angry and frustrated. Eventually, he pretended to pick up a phone call and indifferently said, “We’ll talk about this matter another time. I have to take this call first.”

After Lu Ze left the ward, he secretly pondered, Xiang Han was too stubborn, he had to brainstorm a way to make him abandon this idea.

Xiang Han sighed in relief. In his heart, he praised himself for this could be considered a win. Today there was a successful break up, maybe tomorrow they’ll be able to mend their relationship. He was now just a step away from victory.

Lu Ze’s company had just stepped on the right track and so, his days have been very busy. Although he tried to spend as much time as he could in the hospital, he was often called away.

Because of this, Lu Ze was extremely apologetic. After feeding Xiang Han his medicine for the day, he sat on the bed and pulled the man into his arms. “You’re about to graduate. After this busy period is over, how about we go to the Ancient Town of Muxi[2]? It’s a neighbouring city and extremely close by, it takes just three hours by car to and fro. You can take this as a graduation trip.”

Being hugged so suddenly, Xiang Han was shocked and only cared about struggling out of his embrace, not listening to a word of what he was saying.

Lu Ze continued on, “The company is currently in its infancy period, there isn’t much time for leisure, so some time later, we can go to other… hey, stop moving!”

Xiang Han quickly broke free but was abruptly pulled back into a tight embrace. He was instantly furious and turned to shout, “You……”

He didn’t manage to finish his words as he suddenly felt something hard poke at his waist. His fury was cut off, only being able to stutter nervously, “…W-What are you doing?”

By the time he reacted, his face was already burning and even his words were incomplete, “You, you, you…how are you… so shameless?”

In his twenty years of living, Xiang Han had never even touched the hands of his partners from the matchmaking sessions. Suddenly encountering such a situation, he was completely scared silly.

“Shameless?” Lu Ze’s face suddenly darkened. Not waiting for Xiang Han to respond, Lu Ze directly lifted his waist up as he gritted his teeth. A certain part was squeezed between Xiang Han thighs. “If that’s called shameless then what about now?”

Xiang Han felt his scalp tingling, his whole body was leaning against Lu Ze and even the heat could be felt through his clothes. He stared wide-eyed at him in disbelief while shouting in his mind, [Little Nine, this task can’t be done!]

System, [Mr. Xiang, what’s wrong? What happened?]

[What happened? Can’t you see? The target is being a bully! I want to file a complaint! The agreement didn’t mention selling my body. This is a violation of the labour law. Where’s Big A? I want to report…]

System, [Mr. Xiang, you need to calm down. It’s like this, in order to protect your privacy, we’ll actively censor some scenes. So… What is the target trying to do?]

[H-he…he wants to use that place to rub against me.]

[Ah? Sorry, what place?] The system was clueless.

[Cough, cough, sir, can you tell us more about it in detail?] Big A suddenly appeared.

[This, this…] Han Xian quickly somersaulted away from Lu Ze’s hold and shrank into the corner of the bed. Staring vigilantly at Lu Ze, he reported the situation.

Lu Ze panted lightly as he gasped for air. He saw Xiang Han shrinking into the corner of the bed and wanted to drag him back. However, someone suddenly knocked on the door outside the ward so he could only temporarily give up. After waiting for his body to calm down, he quietly looked at Xiang Han before getting up to open the door.

After silently listening, Big A helplessly said, [Mr. Xiang, IMHO[3], this is just a normal physiological reaction. If someone were to keep moving on top of you, you’d also… cough.]

[What do you mean? Are you saying that I seduced him?] Xiang Han was so angry that his neck turned red.

[Of course not, Mr. Xiang. This was just an accident.] Big A replied.

Lu Ze wasn’t in the ward at the moment so Xiang Han was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief and calm down. [Although this is the case, I still think the target is too dangerous. I want to…]

[Mr. Xiang, you’ve already signed the contract. Breaching it will not only disqualify you from earning the 100 million yuan, but you’d also have to compensate 50 million yuan.] Big A reminded him out of ‘goodwill’.

[What?]

Big A, [Do I need to send you a picture of the contract?]

[No, no need.] Xiang Han’s heart was depressed.

Little B comforted him, [Mr. Xiang, your current body and the target are just pieces of data in the game. You don’t have to worry too much. Even if something really happens, you can just treat it as a dream.]

[Alright.] Somewhat upset, Xiang Han could only comfort himself in this way.

Just in time, Lu Ze returned and they both disconnected.

The system carefully asked, [Mr. Xiang, are you okay?]

Shaking his head, Xiang Han peered at the handsome looking man who was standing next to Lu Ze and asked, [Little Nine, who is that?]

System, [This person is Sun Shuya, but how could he be here?]

***

[1]a good horse does not eat old grass/ aka get back together with your ex  https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E5%A5%BD%E9%A9%AC%E4%B8%8D%E5%90%83%E5%9B%9E%E5%A4%B4%E8%8D%89/722174
[2]http://www.mafengwo.cn/poi/5354.html
[3]IMHO: In my humble opinion

Chapter 1.5 – I Will Not Turn Back To Eat Old Grass

Editor: SammyThe Male lead’s ex-boyfriend(5): I will not turn back to eat old grass

Hearing Xiang Han mention the break up again, Lu Ze felt his anger rising. However, when he noticed the other person gripping the quilt with a look of nervousness, this suffocating feeling disappeared.

To be so anxious and worried for him, wasn’t it clear that Xiang Han didn’t actually want to break up with him? In order to allow him to return to the Lu family, he’d forced himself to say such words.

Lu Ze couldn’t help but feel hopeless, Xiang Han was really too silly and lovable. His face gradually eased as he watched the other person and caressed his curls while gently saying, “You don’t need to mention splitting up any more. I already understand everything.”

You- What do you understand? Something isn’t right, the target’s expression is frightening.

Facing Xiang Han, Lu Ze thought he was still uneasy and reassured, “I don’t intend to return to the Lu Family. This has nothing to do with you so don’t blame yourself and stop thinking about useless things.”

But he wasn’t blaming himself, what in the world was the target imagining?

Xiang Han couldn’t keep up with Lu Ze’s train of thoughts. He carefully explained, “Lu Ze ah, you may have misunderstood something. I’m not blaming myself and breaking up…” was something you mentioned.

But before he could finish speaking, he was once again interrupted. “Then you tell me, why did you beat Zhao Handong up? And even warned him not to find trouble with me again?”

Of course, it was to clear the obstacles so that you and the protagonist can complete the task and I can receive my money. But how could he say this?

Xiang Han was stunned, momentarily unable to find an excuse for his actions. Lu Ze continued to ask again, “Why were you running away from the capital, isn’t it because you thought you’d offended Zhao Handong? Weren’t you afraid that he’ll retaliate against you later on?”

That’s right, however, it was the system’s suggestion but he can’t say that either.

Xiang Han was bewildered as he continued to rack his brain for an excuse.

Lu Ze saw this and naturally thought that it was because he’d already seen through Xiang Han’s plans. Shaking his head helplessly, he gave him time to digest this information.

Unable to think of a convincing excuse for a long time, Xiang Han felt that it was necessary to consult someone else about this. Just as he was about to call for Big A and Little B, a glass of water was suddenly pushed in front of him.

He looked up and saw Lu Ze passing him some tablets and smiling slightly, “Take your medicine.”

This person’s smiling face was unquestionably charming as if there were stars in his eyes. Not only did he possess an upstanding character, he even fed Xiang Han food and medicine…

Xiang Han was in a daze as he accepted it. Only after eating did he suddenly realise he’d just been tempted by the target! Could it be that his less than F-level spiritual power was really so terrible that even a game character was stronger than him?

Xiang Han was extremely gloomy but the task still had to be done so he said, “Anyway, we’ve already broken up. I won’t turn back to eat old grass[1].” So you’d better not eat it too and obediently get together with the protagonist shou instead.

Lu Ze had a headache. He’d already stated it clearly, so why was Xiang Han still refusing to give up on this idea?

“No matter what, I already said I won’t return to the Lu Family. There’s no need to break up and this matter ends here,” he emphasised once more.

Xiang Han was somewhat confused, what was the link between these two factors?

He felt the need to explain, “That … I believe the reason we broke up… was because I cheated and don’t like you anymore. It doesn’t matter to me if you don’t want to return to the Lu Family.”

Ah, why so stubborn?

Lu Ze was very helpless and simply repeated his previous question again, “Since you cheated, why would you then beat up your partner?”

“I…find his appearance unpleasant,” Xiang Han explained dryly.

“Then why did you threaten him, don’t you not like me anymore?”

“…” It’s over. He’d heard everything. Now, this matter would be impossible to explain.

Xiang Han collapsed back on the bed with an impatient expression.

Lu Ze was finally satisfied. He came forward and comforted, “Don’t think about it anymore, just rest, okay?”

The last half of his words were low and sweet yet at the same time, carried a hint of concern. Xiang Han’s heart trembled. He used the quilt to cover his ears as he thought, I’m finished, I was actually teased by a game character and a male one at that…

Lu Ze was amused and tugged at the quilt to expose his head.

Xiang Han murmured gloomily, “Anyway, in my heart, we’ve already broken up.”

Even if he can’t win with his words, couldn’t he just continue insisting? There was a very good saying, breaking up is one-sided. If he says break up, what can Lu Ze do to him?

Lu Ze had a headache but in the end, he really couldn’t do anything to the other.

The two men’s eyes met and they stared at each other. Since Xiang Han’s body was still weak, he was unable to endure but the first person to back down was Lu Ze. Seeing that Xiang Han’s face was getting paler but he still refused to lower his head, Lu Ze felt both angry and frustrated. Eventually, he pretended to pick up a phone call and indifferently said, “We’ll talk about this matter another time. I have to take this call first.”

After Lu Ze left the ward, he secretly pondered, Xiang Han was too stubborn, he had to brainstorm a way to make him abandon this idea.

Xiang Han sighed in relief. In his heart, he praised himself for this could be considered a win. Today there was a successful break up, maybe tomorrow they’ll be able to mend their relationship. He was now just a step away from victory.

Lu Ze’s company had just stepped on the right track and so, his days have been very busy. Although he tried to spend as much time as he could in the hospital, he was often called away.

Because of this, Lu Ze was extremely apologetic. After feeding Xiang Han his medicine for the day, he sat on the bed and pulled the man into his arms. “You’re about to graduate. After this busy period is over, how about we go to the Ancient Town of Muxi[2]? It’s a neighbouring city and extremely close by, it takes just three hours by car to and fro. You can take this as a graduation trip.”

Being hugged so suddenly, Xiang Han was shocked and only cared about struggling out of his embrace, not listening to a word of what he was saying.

Lu Ze continued on, “The company is currently in its infancy period, there isn’t much time for leisure, so some time later, we can go to other… hey, stop moving!”

Xiang Han quickly broke free but was abruptly pulled back into a tight embrace. He was instantly furious and turned to shout, “You……”

He didn’t manage to finish his words as he suddenly felt something hard poke at his waist. His fury was cut off, only being able to stutter nervously, “…W-What are you doing?”

By the time he reacted, his face was already burning and even his words were incomplete, “You, you, you…how are you… so shameless?”

In his twenty years of living, Xiang Han had never even touched the hands of his partners from the matchmaking sessions. Suddenly encountering such a situation, he was completely scared silly.

“Shameless?” Lu Ze’s face suddenly darkened. Not waiting for Xiang Han to respond, Lu Ze directly lifted his waist up as he gritted his teeth. A certain part was squeezed between Xiang Han thighs. “If that’s called shameless then what about now?”

Xiang Han felt his scalp tingling, his whole body was leaning against Lu Ze and even the heat could be felt through his clothes. He stared wide-eyed at him in disbelief while shouting in his mind, [Little Nine, this task can’t be done!]

System, [Mr. Xiang, what’s wrong? What happened?]

[What happened? Can’t you see? The target is being a bully! I want to file a complaint! The agreement didn’t mention selling my body. This is a violation of the labour law. Where’s Big A? I want to report…]

System, [Mr. Xiang, you need to calm down. It’s like this, in order to protect your privacy, we’ll actively censor some scenes. So… What is the target trying to do?]

[H-he…he wants to use that place to rub against me.]

[Ah? Sorry, what place?] The system was clueless.

[Cough, cough, sir, can you tell us more about it in detail?] Big A suddenly appeared.

[This, this…] Han Xian quickly somersaulted away from Lu Ze’s hold and shrank into the corner of the bed. Staring vigilantly at Lu Ze, he reported the situation.

Lu Ze panted lightly as he gasped for air. He saw Xiang Han shrinking into the corner of the bed and wanted to drag him back. However, someone suddenly knocked on the door outside the ward so he could only temporarily give up. After waiting for his body to calm down, he quietly looked at Xiang Han before getting up to open the door.

After silently listening, Big A helplessly said, [Mr. Xiang, IMHO[3], this is just a normal physiological reaction. If someone were to keep moving on top of you, you’d also… cough.]

[What do you mean? Are you saying that I seduced him?] Xiang Han was so angry that his neck turned red.

[Of course not, Mr. Xiang. This was just an accident.] Big A replied.

Lu Ze wasn’t in the ward at the moment so Xiang Han was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief and calm down. [Although this is the case, I still think the target is too dangerous. I want to…]

[Mr. Xiang, you’ve already signed the contract. Breaching it will not only disqualify you from earning the 100 million yuan, but you’d also have to compensate 50 million yuan.] Big A reminded him out of ‘goodwill’.

[What?]

Big A, [Do I need to send you a picture of the contract?]

[No, no need.] Xiang Han’s heart was depressed.

Little B comforted him, [Mr. Xiang, your current body and the target are just pieces of data in the game. You don’t have to worry too much. Even if something really happens, you can just treat it as a dream.]

[Alright.] Somewhat upset, Xiang Han could only comfort himself in this way.

Just in time, Lu Ze returned and they both disconnected.

The system carefully asked, [Mr. Xiang, are you okay?]

Shaking his head, Xiang Han peered at the handsome looking man who was standing next to Lu Ze and asked, [Little Nine, who is that?]

System, [This person is Sun Shuya, but how could he be here?]

***

[1]a good horse does not eat old grass/ aka get back together with your ex  https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E5%A5%BD%E9%A9%AC%E4%B8%8D%E5%90%83%E5%9B%9E%E5%A4%B4%E8%8D%89/722174

[2]http://www.mafengwo.cn/poi/5354.html

[3]IMHO: In my humble opinion