Hardcore Brothers

“Wow, he’s so handsome.”

“He’s so cute when eating snacks.”

“I love his eyes, they’re so bright.”

He Ze came over as soon as he got a call from Qin Chaochen. Without even sitting down, he wrapped an arm around Qin Chaochen’s shoulder, “Chaochen, you’re really popular.”

Qin Chaochen glanced at He Ze with disdain, “Hot.”

He Ze didn’t mind and sat across from him, “Even though you’ve lost your memory, that grumpy attitude of yours is still the same.”

“By the way, about the renovation company you asked me to contact, your order is a big one. Yu Shao wants you to discuss it with him personally.”

“Renovation?” Qin Chaochen thought to himself, there’s no way the shabby apartment he shares with Fu Quezhi is a big order. His heart started racing. Could it be that he has his own business? Or maybe he’s just bluffing, otherwise why would he need to find someone to renovate for this Yu Shao?

“Excuse me, could I add you on WeChat?” A cute-looking girl boldly approached Qin Chaochen to ask for his WeChat.

He Ze immediately shot a resentful look at Qin Chaochen.

“Sorry, I’m already taken.” Qin Chaochen smiled, the corners of his eyes turning red, a bit shy. The pure-hearted eighteen-year-old high school student received confessions from both boys and girls every time he went out to eat, but he always turned them down, feeling shy each time.

“Alright, thanks, handsome. You really fit my aesthetic,” the girl said, disappointed.

After the girl left, He Ze said with a hint of jealousy, “Compared to you, I’m not bad either. Why would she go for a married old man?”

“You’re the old man!” Qin Chaochen retorted angrily, kicking He Ze’s chair.

“Fine, I’m a single dog with plenty of opportunities and time to play around. Unlike you, who went straight into the grave of marriage with your first love.”

“I’m not talking to single dogs!”

“What the heck! Qin Chaochen, you’re discriminating against single dogs. Are you even a good brother? Do you have a conscience?” He Ze said, feeling aggrieved. He wasn’t going to take this lying down and was about to punch Qin Chaochen.

Qin Chaochen countered with two punches, not holding back at all.

He Ze clutched his chest in disbelief, feeling a bit hurt. He only wanted to give Qin Chaochen a playful little punch, but unexpectedly, he got hit with a heavy blow. He looked up to see Qin Chaochen’s smug expression, which made him even angrier.

“You and Fu Quezhi are a perfect match!” This couple only knows how to tease and trick him. Fu Quezhi still owes him five contracts. He Ze put on a pitiful face, “Why don’t you teach me how to cry too? Maybe I can cry in front of Fu Quezhi and melt his heart.”

“You…” Qin Chaochen hesitated, “Do dogs cry?”

He Ze: “…”

Qin Chaochen propped his head up, a cross hanging from his chest. It was because he had a serious illness when he was young, and his mother, who believed in Jesus, went to the West to get him a cross. The cross swayed in front of his chest, and Qin Chaochen’s lips curved slightly, his eyes filled with a spring-like warmth, as misty and enchanting as the Jiangnan rain.

Qin Chaochen took a bite of a snack, “I suggest you don’t cry in front of Fu Quezhi.”

He Ze perked up, “Why, are you jealous? I just want to.”

“…I’m afraid he’ll hit you.”

He Ze: “…”

Qin Chaochen and He Ze talked about things five years later and played a new game from five years later in the café. Qin Chaochen beat He Ze so badly that he screamed, even letting out dolphin sounds. Qin Chaochen happily went home, leaving behind a dejected He Ze.

He Ze: “…”

*

Not long after Qin Chaochen got home, Fu Quezhi also returned. Since Qin Chaochen mentioned last night that Qin Yuanshen would come, Fu Quezhi had already taken a leave of absence for the afternoon. As the executive president and chairman, he wrote and approved his own leave.

“That’s awesome,” Qin Chaochen marveled.

Fu Quezhi was indeed capable, really impressive, just not good at judging people. Does Gu Yunzhou have his looks, his thoughtfulness, his kindness?

Qin Chaochen silently shook his head, Gu Yunzhou didn’t measure up.

“Fu Quezhi, you’re really amazing,” Qin Chaochen sincerely admired.

Fu Quezhi’s ears turned a bit red, but he maintained a cool demeanor, “You’ve said that many times already.”

Qin Chaochen’s first thought was, so I used to be someone with a strong will to survive and a little cutie.

Apart from marrying his arch-nemesis, his past self kept his abs, his handsome face was still there, and he had a degree from University B. He was quite impressive.

This is what mutual excellence is.

Qin Chaochen proudly raised his head, but before he could enjoy it for a few seconds, Fu Quezhi opened the apartment door, revealing a crowd of people.

Fu Quezhi: “Big brother, you’re here. And uncle, aunt, little aunt, little nephew…”

The list of names made Qin Chaochen’s head spin.

Uncle: “Chaochen, your hand, I heard you lost your memory!”

“Take good care of yourself, you’ll recover eventually.”

Aunt immediately noticed Qin Chaochen as soon as she entered, “Chaochen, your hand, I heard you lost your memory!”

“Take good care of yourself, you’ll recover eventually.”

Qin Chaochen obediently nodded.

Little aunt also noticed Qin Chaochen right away, “Chaochen, your hand, I heard you lost your memory!”

“Take good care of yourself, you’ll recover eventually.”

Qin Chaochen nodded numbly.

Qin Yuanshen: “Chaochen, your hand, I heard you lost your memory!”

Qin Chaochen said himself, “My hand is in a cast, I’ll take good care of it, and I’ll recover eventually.”

Qin Yuanshen was momentarily stunned, caught off guard, “…As long as you know.”

The apartment was quickly filled with people, uncles and aunts discussing the renovation and size of the apartment, while aunts and little aunts were interested in the garden on the balcony, eating fruit and chatting enthusiastically.

The little nephew sat on the sofa watching cartoons.

“Chaochen, this apartment is a bit small. You really shouldn’t have gone against the family’s decision.”

Qin Chaochen bit into an apple with a crunch.

He brought out a plate of plums from the kitchen and placed it on the coffee table, “Eat more, I usually eat a lot and don’t feel like talking. Good food shouldn’t be wasted.”

Everyone: “…”

There’s also a young adult without a wife, which is more worth discussing, “Yuanshen, when are you getting married?”

“And you shouldn’t always have such a stern face, it’s not good-looking and not likable. I’m telling you, having a stern face puts psychological pressure on your employees. When you negotiate contracts with your partners, other CEOs don’t want to see you like this.”

“Yeah, Yuanshen, having a stern face isn’t good for the company. Look at how happy other CEOs are, you should smile more. Don’t think having a stern face makes you look deep.”

Qin Yuanshen didn’t say anything, he called his assistant and put it on speaker with a blank expression, “I’ll double your salary.”

The assistant was overjoyed, “Thank you, boss, thank you, boss! How did I get so lucky to meet President Qin, it’s a blessing from eight lifetimes.”

Qin Yuanshen: “Does my stern face put psychological pressure on you?”

The assistant was indignant, “Whoever says that about President Qin is against the entire working class. President Qin is a living Bodhisattva, young and wealthy, this must be slander! President Qin, you are my god!”

Qin Yuanshen nodded modestly and hung up the phone, nodding to the relatives.

Relatives: “…” What a bootlicker.

“But, Yuanshen, how can a person not like to smile? You should smile more, a boy who smiles often won’t have bad luck.”

Qin Chaochen interjected, “Isn’t it possible that my brother doesn’t smile because he naturally doesn’t like to?”

Suddenly, the relatives’ faces fell, and then out of nowhere, someone exclaimed, “Monster! Give me back my grandpa!”

The atmosphere became awkward, and Qin Chaochen’s toes couldn’t help but twitch.