Chapter 6: Angry

794th Floor (OP):

Here’s what happened. Weren’t we fishing? And my wife hasn’t really gone fishing before, he just watched others fish. So, I took it upon myself to teach him. He was learning very seriously, but there were no fish biting the hook. We started to suspect if there were any fish at all.

I also cast my bait next to c and waited. Soon enough, a fish bit my hook. I quickly called c over to see me catch the fish. Long story short, based on my experience, I helped him reel it in and successfully caught a big fish. At the time, we even joked that it was so big, it wouldn’t cook well, so we should leave it for the owner to braise.

After seeing me catch a fish, c, in a competitive spirit, also started fishing again. But for some reason, no fish came to his side, while I managed to catch several on my side.

I feel like c was starting to get a little upset, but more so he felt wronged, not understanding why he couldn’t catch any.

I put down my fishing rod and went over to comfort him. However, as soon as I sat down next to him, his float moved. c got excited and wanted to reel it in, but due to his lack of experience, the fish got away.

After finally waiting for a fish, and then seeing it slip away right in front of his eyes, I could understand c’s feelings. Seeing that he was upset, I quickly consoled him, telling him to take it slow as a beginner.

Maybe I’m naturally attracting fish? After c re-casted his bait for a while, another fish came. This time, he hesitated a bit and didn’t try to immediately pull it up like before. Instead, he looked at me for guidance.

I immediately knew he wanted me to help him, but I also knew that if I did all the fishing, c’s experience wouldn’t be great at all.

So, I stepped forward and held c’s hand, guiding him to reel in the fish, step by step.

Seeing the fish he caught, c was incredibly happy. He held my hand, his eyes shining, and praised me for being amazing. He said he didn’t know how to fish. He had just woken up from a nap, his head still covered in a cluster of messy hair, making him look adorable.

At that moment, I was completely captivated by my cute wife. While raising my hand to flatten his hair, I comforted him by saying, “Practice makes perfect. Besides, it’s okay if you don’t know how to fish. I know how, so as long as you can fish me, that’s enough.”

As soon as I said that, I wanted to slap myself. What was I saying? Was I saying that c is fishing me? Isn’t that implying that in my heart, c is the one leading me on?

Ah, why is my mouth so stupid!!! After hearing you guys say “c is fishing me” so many times, help me, I really shouldn’t have said that about my wife.

My original intention was to say that it’s okay if he doesn’t know how to fish. He’s so wonderful and can easily influence my emotions, making me willingly give my heart to him. I’m capable of helping him with the things he can’t do, and we can learn together. He doesn’t have to be good at everything on his own.

My fishing was that my wife is the best person, and my heart is completely captivated by him. However, with my words, he will surely think that I meant he’s leading me on, taking advantage of me, and being a scheming green tea white lotus.

Ahhh, what do I do? I’m going crazy, I really want to control my mouth!

795th Floor:

OP, don’t get agitated, don’t get agitated!!! Is c really thinking that way? What if it’s just you feeling that way?

796th Floor:

Right, maybe c hasn’t thought that much into it. Didn’t you say that whatever you say, c believes? Explain it to him!

797th Floor:

I also think c might not have fully understood it, right? Terms like “fishing” and “leading someone on” might not be things he’s normally exposed to?

798th Floor:

OP, what was c’s reaction? You need to tell us, so we can analyze it for you.

799th Floor:

OP, seriously, you say things you shouldn’t say and it’s all out there, be careful with your words.

800th Floor:

Can’t help it, (pseudo) straight guys sometimes speak without thinking.

801st Floor:

OP, you should calm him down before explaining!

802nd Floor (OP):

c has already left now. When I mentioned that he would be the one to fish me, his face changed instantly. It seemed like his whole face turned red. He lowered his head and couldn’t even look at me. I couldn’t see his expression clearly, but I heard his voice, very softly, asking me what I meant.

At that moment, I immediately realized what I had said and sensed that the atmosphere wasn’t right. So, I quickly patched things up, saying that I didn’t mean anything, just that it’s okay if he doesn’t know how to fish; I can do it.

Unexpectedly, after c heard my words, he lifted his head with a furrowed brow and asked if there was truly nothing more to it.

His face still had a lingering blush, just like most people, he turns red when he’s embarrassed.

I rarely see him blush, at school, he wouldn’t encounter anything that would make him feel embarrassed or awkward, and nobody would tease him.

Even though I sometimes want to tease him when we’re together, see his blushing and frustrated expression, I can’t bring myself to do it. Comparing that to his angry face, I still prefer the sweet smile he gives me.

Moreover, I’m not his boyfriend, and I don’t have the position to treat teasing as a couple’s flirtation. So, on ordinary days, I haven’t seen c blush much.

But today, his whole face turned red, and he persistently asked me what I meant. Now, seeing that just a slight hint of information made him blush like this, I’m definitely not going to say anything specific. So, I kept saying that I didn’t say anything beyond what I told him.

After asking twice, c’s emotions started to rise. He pursed his lips, his face returning to normal. He gave a reluctant “oh” and abandoned his inquiries.

But afterwards, his mood has been low, and I don’t know what he’s thinking.

Just now, he couldn’t sit still and told me he’s going back.

What do I do? I’ve never seen my wife look so down. He must have heard my words and understood their implications. His roommate, who he spends every day with, someone who sincerely pursued him again and again, has these thoughts about him. If it were me, I can’t imagine how frustrated I would feel.

Right now, I don’t dare to chase after him. I can only watch my wife’s figure slowly disappear. For a moment, it felt like this might be our ultimate ending. We may never be lovers, and I can only watch him drift farther away from me, eventually leaving my world.

803rd Floor:

Sigh, why did you show us something sad? OP, where’s that chasing attitude you usually have? Bring it out!

804th Floor:

You go explain!! Is your mouth just for decoration?!

805th Floor:

OP, don’t just stand there, go quickly!!! You have to clear up the misunderstanding. Otherwise, if things really drift apart because of this, you’ll regret it your whole life!

806th Floor:

I understand you, OP. Sometimes you understand everything, but you just can’t bring yourself to speak.

807th Floor:

OP, take some practical action! Don’t just post here!!

808th Floor:

I don’t know what to say anymore. OP, you’ve created your own problem. Go explain it a bit, coax him a little. If you seriously explain, c will listen.

809th Floor:

I think so too. Based on OP’s description, c doesn’t seem like the kind of person who would be unreasonable or stubborn.

810th Floor:

Ah, I saw c come back just now. I was wondering why he was alone. Turns out you, OP, upset him?! 

Dog of a man, why upset my little cutie!

Sigh… Well, considering your earnest remorse, I also advise you to go and console him immediately.

When c came back just now, I noticed right away. But because he doesn’t know me, I didn’t dare to say hello. He does seem a bit down, but I feel like he’s not particularly mad at you. Instead of anger, it seems more like he’s feeling wronged. And my woman’s intuition tells me that maybe he’s not even mad at you; it feels more like he’s mad at himself.

I can’t be certain that my feelings were correct, but what I wanted to say is, OP, quickly go and comfort your wife!!! Don’t just stay there in a slump!!! Are you willing to let your adorable wife sulk like that?!

811th Floor:

You guys, no fighting allowed—

812th Floor:

Oh… I just posted the previous section, and OP has already come back. So, how did it go with the “cloud of depression” that c staged for us? Darn it.

813th Floor:

Waiting for OP to comfort his wife.

814th Floor:

Let’s all guess whether he can make it better, how long it will take, let’s bet!

815th Floor:

The previous question from upstairs isn’t fun, if he can’t make it better, I’ll do a headstand while washing my hair.

816th Floor:

I bet half an hour, OP seems like he knows how to comfort his wife.

817th Floor:

At least an hour, if OP doesn’t explain it clearly, c probably won’t let it go. Even though c looks easy to comfort, you can feel that he has certain principles deep down.

818th Floor:

Waiting for OP to reveal the result.

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846th Floor (OP):

I’m back. I didn’t tell c the original meaning of that sentence, I just asked if he was upset because of what I said earlier.

He said he was a bit.

Then, I explained in detail what I meant by that sentence. I told him that as long as it’s him, no matter what he does, he can easily move my heart. He attracts me in every way and makes my heart beat for him forever.

Actually, I originally wanted to say something else, but if I used those words, it might have scared my wife. In short, after we talked it through, he visibly brightened up and hugged me softly a few times. Then, he started talking about what he wanted to eat for the barbecue tonight and asked me what I wanted. He said he would cook it for me.

At that moment, that little expression was like saying, “You may be better at fishing, but I’m an amazing cook. Just wait for the delicious food.” 

I’ve comforted my wife. Now, I’m a happy comrade again, but I’m starting to worry about whether other scumbags might deceive my wife in the future. Victory will put an end to that scenario. I will definitely win over my wife so that he can listen to me and won’t be deceived because no matter what, I won’t hurt him.

847th Floor:

Phew—comforted him back. For a moment, I was afraid that the CP we just started to ship would end just like that. Thankfully, it was just a minor quarrel.

848th Floor:

It seems like c really dislikes that term “fishing.” I might have misunderstood him, and he really isn’t toying with OP’s emotions.

849th Floor:

Even though I’m also shipping them, nothing is absolute. What if c got angry because his cover was blown and he felt embarrassed?

850th Floor:

Why is your thinking so pessimistic?

851st Floor:

I’m just suggesting a possibility, after all, we still don’t know why c isn’t accepting OP’s confession.

852nd Floor:

Maybe it’s just a romantic game between two people in love?

853rd Floor:

Come on, OP already said they’re not a couple, and you understand better than the people involved?

854th Floor:

Stop arguing, stop arguing. Let’s focus on OP’s pursuit and see when he’ll succeed.

855th Floor (OP):

Taking a break and then preparing for the barbecue activity tonight. Get ready for some delicious food from me tonight!

856th Floor:

So, OP, you’re returning the favor, huh?

857th Floor:

I’m not afraid of you. I’m going to eat my fill tonight before looking at this thread again.

858th Floor:

Luckily, I have some late-night snacks hehehe.

859th Floor:

Hearing “delicious food,” I’ve already reflexively opened my food delivery app. Thank you, thank you, now I won’t be able to save money this month.