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Tsk, what’s with this somewhat shy reaction of his?

It’s making the atmosphere really weird!

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The fireworks show is in half an hour, and I looked at Chen Zhou’s outfit…

A 30-yuan T-shirt and 50-yuan grey elastic sports pants… Seriously, doesn’t this guy have any clothes that are a bit more expensive?

“You’re dressed like this for your birthday? If people didn’t know better, they’d think the Gu family mistreated you.”

Chen Zhou blinked and said, “If the young master doesn’t mind, could you gift me a couple of outfits?”

I won’t lie, I kind of enjoyed that attitude of his. I waved my hand grandly and said, “Come on in.”

Even though it was just a two-day trip, I insisted on bringing two suitcases full of clothes. Once I laid them out, there were more than enough.

Sitting on the sofa with one leg crossed, I waved my hand again, “Go ahead, take whatever you want. Don’t say I treated you unfairly.”

I must admit, Chen Zhou really is handsome.

Two years ago, I picked him to be my personal bodyguard just because of that face and those solid muscles.

Looking back now, I was basically inviting a wolf into my home!

He squatted down and rummaged through the clothes for a while before picking out a set of pajamas.

I frowned. “…Are you serious?”

“I didn’t bring any clothes,” Chen Zhou said sincerely, looking rather pitiful. “When I used to help the young master get dressed, your pajamas always seemed really comfortable.”

Alright, he’s just a clueless bumpkin.

I waved my hand again, “Fine, it’s yours.”

I also picked out a suit for him.

But seriously, what does this guy eat? He’s taller and more muscular than me. His shirt buttons looked like they were about to pop off, and I tried to look away…

Okay, I couldn’t look away. This guy’s built so well that if we fought, I’d definitely lose. Nine to one odds.

If he threw a punch, I’d be smiling from the afterlife.

I glanced at the suit pants, which were showing his ankles, and rolled my eyes. “Forget it, just change back. Giving you this suit is a waste. Bumpkin.”

Chen Zhou lowered his head and began unbuttoning his shirt right in front of me, moving so fast I didn’t even have time to stop him.

His tanned skin and bulging chest muscles…

It wasn’t until he put his T-shirt back on that I realized I had been staring at him the whole time.

Tsk, is this guy a peacock? Does he have to show off everywhere?

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Determined to secure my position as the young master of the Gu family, I did feel a little guilty toward Chen Zhou. So being a bit nicer to him wasn’t out of the question.

I took him to the viewing platform to watch the fireworks.

The sudden explosion of fireworks lit up the nearby sky and the faint outline of distant mountains.

I raised an eyebrow, “What do you think? I spent eighty thousand on this.”

He lowered his eyes, then looked at me, our gazes meeting. “Thank you, young master. I really like it.”

His voice was strangely hoarse. When I looked into his eyes, I felt like something had burned me, and I instinctively turned my gaze back to the fireworks. “Alright. Just remember how good I am to you. The fireworks are pretty, aren’t they?”

The mountain breeze and the crackling fireworks muffled Chen Zhou’s next words, making them hard to hear. “Mhm. They’re very beautiful.”

I could still feel a familiar gaze on me, making the side of my face heat up slightly.

I’d felt this way before, but now I understood why—after all, he’s the male lead. His charm is something that a minor villain like me can’t resist.

After the fireworks ended, it was perfectly timed at midnight. The people I arranged to monitor the old house confirmed that Chen Zhou’s adoptive parents hadn’t shown up.

I breathed a sigh of relief, yawned, and said, “Alright, let’s head back.”

“But the young master hasn’t given me a birthday gift yet.”

This guy knows how to push his luck.

I glared at him. “Did you watch the fireworks for nothing? What else do you want?”

“Can I have the reward of carrying the young master back to the room?”

What a weirdo.

But I was too lazy to walk anyway.

So I raised my hand and let him carry me.

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The next morning, I woke up earlier than usual.

Maybe it was because I’d disrupted the storyline, but knowing I could continue living comfortably as a wealthy heir put me in a really good mood.

I was just a little annoyed that I couldn’t find my spare underwear.

It was strange. I clearly remembered putting them here, and I had seen them yesterday. Where did they go?

Luckily, I brought plenty of extras.

After getting dressed, I headed to Chen Zhou’s room.

Whether at home or while traveling, Chen Zhou always slept in the small room next to mine.

I thought he’d still be sleeping, but when I opened the door, I found him sitting on the edge of the bed, his head slightly lowered. His black hair partially covered his face, and his slightly parted lips made an odd sound. His legs were spread, and the long shirt he wore only covered part of him. His pale hand was…

What the heck! He’s wearing my pajama pants!

I quickly turned around, just in time to miss the familiar piece of fabric he was holding in his hand.

I stood there for what felt like forever, but the noises behind me didn’t stop. In fact, they only got louder. My ears burned, and I gritted my teeth. “What the hell is wrong with you this early in the morning?”

He laughed softly, his voice raspy. “Little young master, we’re both men. Don’t you know what happens in the morning?”

“Oh, I forgot. You’re younger than me…”

“Who’s younger than you?! You’re talking nonsense!”

Chen Zhou blinked. “Aren’t you? You’re exactly three days younger than me.”

I was speechless.

Actually, we were born on the same day. It’s just that I was kidnapped by enemies at birth and wasn’t found until three days later. The Gu family decided to celebrate my birthday on the day I was found.

But was he really just talking about our age?

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Because of that incident in the morning, I didn’t give Chen Zhou any attention for the rest of the day.

To his credit, he didn’t try to get in my face either.

But Su Yao was acting strange. He kept sneaking glances at me, his expression dark, like a rat lurking in a sewer. It was getting on my nerves. “If you’re not done having fun, stay here by yourself.”

What’s with the staring? I’ve only rented this estate until noon.