I Heard It

The newcomer was Gu Ze's cousin, Gu Yu, who was here today to hang out with some classmates. Just a moment ago, he thought one of the people across from them looked a bit familiar, very much like his cousin.

Considering the special nature of his cousin's profession, Gu Yu walked over on his own, never expecting it actually to be him.

Gu Yu only intended to come over to say hello and leave, but unfortunately, the person next to Gu Ze kept staring at him.

Naturally, what Ye Qing was looking at were the events Gu Yu was about to experience. He had only figured out later that he couldn't necessarily see everything; he could only see things that were about to happen, or past events connected to the present.

Moreover, it seemed he couldn't see everyone's affairs either—at least he hadn't been able to see anything regarding his own family or Gu Ze.

This guy is so pathetic, scammed so miserably through an online relationship.

Gu Ze looked at Gu Yu. What did that mean? Was he talking about his cousin?

Ye Mother: It seems like there's gossip to watch, but I can't walk away right now.

As it turned out, Gu Yu had just graduated from high school and had accidentally met a netizen. As they chatted, he didn't know how the two of them suddenly ended up in a relationship.

Since this was Gu Yu's first time dating, he naturally sent whatever the other person needed. Several times, Gu Yu wanted to meet in real life, but each time the other party brushed him off with excuses.

Gu Yu was also easygoing, believing them every time, and eventually grew even more reckless, pouring all his emotions and money into it.

In the end, he only found out by chance on one occasion, but by then he had already invested a lot of money, and after the incident came to light, that person couldn't be contacted anymore. Even calling the police failed to find anyone.

Furthermore, this had been going on for many years. Putting aside his own feelings, just that money alone was a huge amount he had poured in.

Ye Qing kept watching Gu Yu, while Gu Yu wondered if he should say hello.

Before he could speak, however, Gu Ze introduced the two of them first. "This is Gu Yu, my cousin."

"My friend, Ye Qing."

Ye Qing was slightly stunned. We're already friends just like that? But Emperor Gu is probably just being polite anyway.

The Emperor is actually a pretty nice guy.

Gu Ze: ..., actually, Ye Qing got it wrong. He really, genuinely wanted to make friends with Ye Qing; he felt that Ye Qing was quite interesting.

I always thought Emperor Gu looked like a pretty smart guy, so how is his cousin such an idiot?

I always felt that my second brother being scammed out of both his heart and money was already miserable enough, but I never expected there to be someone here who got scammed by someone they've never even met.

Could it be that all fools in this world are of the same type?

Gu Ze: Suddenly, I really want to meet Ye Qing's second brother.

Ye Qing let out a heartfelt sigh, but outwardly he still greeted him quite warmly.

Ye Mother: If I'd known, I would have gone with Ye Qing and the others. Now I can only listen and not watch, how agonizing.

Ye Father: Tell me about it.

Thinking of what she had just overheard, though, Ye Mother still said to Gu Mother, "Does Gu Ze have any siblings?"

"He doesn't have any full siblings, but he has one cousin."

"Is he dating anyone?"

Gu Mother smiled. "He just graduated, it's still early."

"I just saw some news earlier about someone getting scammed in an online relationship, so I thought I'd mention it to you."

Gu Ze was even more shocked. Was his cousin dating behind his family's back? And an online relationship at that.

After chatting for a little while, Gu Yu checked his phone and prepared to leave.

The moment Ye Qing saw him, he knew they were already involved.

Sigh, I wonder to what stage things have progressed by now.

How am I supposed to tell him that the person behind the screen is actually a man?

Gu Ze grew increasingly shocked. Was everything Ye Qing saying true? Was his cousin really being scammed?

As for opposing Gu Yu's relationship, Gu Ze had no such objections. Gu Yu had already graduated from high school, was of legal age, and was capable of making his own decisions.

It was just that he was ultimately still too young, or he wouldn't have gotten into an online relationship.

Yet, upon second thought, was there a chance Ye Qing was just making things up? After all, the two of them had never met before, so how could Ye Qing possibly know?

Ye Qing was still pondering this problem even after Gu Yu left. Since he had already seen it, he couldn't just let the matter develop on its own.

During the subsequent conversation, Gu Ze noticed that Ye Qing kept glancing in the direction Gu Yu had gone.

To verify the truth of what Ye Qing had said, he decided to give Ye Qing an opportunity.

He deliberately made his phone ring. "Excuse me, I need to take this call."

Ye Qing waved a hand. "No worries, go ahead."

While Gu Ze walked off to the other side, Ye Qing quietly walked toward Gu Yu's direction.

Gu Yu was busy talking on the phone with someone, so he didn't notice Ye Qing approaching.

Hearing the sound of Gu Yu's phone conversation, Ye Qing couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

He really is just a kid, acting so sickeningly sweet while dating.

Yet the moment he remembered that the person on the other end was a man, he wanted to laugh out loud.

Gu Yu didn't notice Ye Qing behind him at all after finishing his phone call, instead walking off in the opposite direction.

Oh, so he was heading to the restroom.

The restroom is actually a great place for a chat. Back when I was in school, I could always hear all sorts of gossip in the restroom.

Just to be safe, however, Ye Qing still quietly checked the stalls.

Ah, why does this feel so much like acting like a thief?

When checking the last one, he sensed that Gu Yu was about to come out, and hastily pretended he had just exited himself.

While washing his hands, Gu Yu greeted him first. "Brother Ye."

Ye Qing nodded, looking at Gu Yu as he slowly spoke, "I actually have a question I've been wanting to ask you."

"Go ahead, Brother Ye."

"Are you in a relationship?" Ye Qing threw a straight pitch. "I accidentally overheard your phone call when I was right behind you."

Gu Yu didn't get angry either. "Yeah."

Ye Qing feigned emotion. "Ah, romance in student days is truly sweet. Did you guys know each other for a long time and only get together after graduation?"

Actually, Gu Yu had been wanting to show off about being in a relationship for a long time, only that mentioning an online romance might get him mocked by classmates, and his family definitely wouldn't agree.

Now, it was rare for someone to know, and this person wasn't particularly close to him, completely avoiding the problems he worried about.

So he scratched his head, looking a bit embarrassed, but still said to Ye Qing, "Actually, actually it's an online relationship."

"But, but she really is special. She wakes me up every day, and even gives me things she folded herself."

"Anyway, in short, in my eyes she's great."

Looking at Gu Yu's expression, one of being deeply in love, Ye Qing only wanted to say one thing. Kid, online romances require caution.

Perhaps sensing a trace of disapproval on Ye Qing's face, Gu Yu said, "I know online romances aren't reliable, but I believe she's not that kind of person."

What a coincidence, my second brother used to believe in people just like that.

Sigh, muggins number two.

"Brother Ye, as long as you know, please don't tell my cousin, otherwise they definitely won't agree."

"After we meet up later, I will definitely bring her back home."

Sigh, what you bring back then won't a person, but rather your shattered heart.

Seeing that Ye Qing didn't speak, Gu Yu continued, "I'm begging you, Brother Ye."

"But I think..."

Before Ye Qing could finish his sentence, Gu Ze's voice rang out, "Stop begging him, I already know."

Gu Yu and Ye Qing looked over at the same time. Ye Qing widened his apricot-shaped eyes—what was going on, he had clearly checked just now.

Ah, I didn't check the last stall.

Gu Ze looked at Gu Yu with some anger, but smiled at Ye Qing.

Heaven knows how anxious he was inside just now when he heard Ye Qing was going to check the restrooms; he had even thought about just walking out if things didn't work out.

Actually, it was also a bit funny—he just happened to want to use the restroom, not expecting the two of them to come over just then.

He figured he would just listen to see if the two of them would talk in the restroom, never expecting them to actually start talking right there in the restroom.

Actually, he found it a bit baffling how they could chat for so long in a restroom. Even though there wasn't any strange odor, didn't they find it weird?

Seeing that Gu Ze's expression didn't look too good, Ye Qing could only murmur an apology as he looked at Gu Yu.

Ye Qing: Sorry, bro, he really didn't know anyone was there.

Gu Yu: Save me, save me!

Ye Qing: I feel like I'm a bit powerless to help.

Ah, ah, ah! The restroom is supposed to be a great place for a chat. It was clearly like that in the past.

Next time, next time, I'll definitely check the restroom properly.

Gu Ze: Does this mean he'll still chat in the restroom next time? Is he just too out of touch?