I have to say, Gu Weichen really gets me! I just wonder if I can practice calligraphy here. I haven't picked up a brush in ages!
From the young man's earlier fondness for Chinese-style restaurants, Gu Weichen had guessed that he might prefer things with a traditional feel.
So he had chosen this place for their date today. It seemed his guess had been right.
But Shen Xuanrun soon became conflicted again.
Waaah, why does he understand me so well? And why did he choose me as his date? I can't decide whether to ask. Forget it, I'll just ask!
Gu Weichen watched as the conflicted Shen Xuanrun stared at him hesitantly, wanting to speak but holding back, before finally asking,
"Why did you join this variety show? And why did you choose me?"
Waaah, how will he answer? I'm so nervous!
Gu Weichen looked earnestly into Shen Xuanrun's eyes and said, each word clear,
"Because I like you."
!!!
Did he just confess? B-but, but I like girls! Should I turn him down? Will he be sad? This is so embarrassing!
So You Are Still Here: Holy shit, did he confess? Already!
Holding Hands and Never Letting Go: Say yes already, beautiful! The domineering president looks so serious! I'm lost in those eyes and can't find my way back!
Shen and Gu Are the World's Best Pair: Gu Weichen is so commanding. Runrun's face has gone red! Runrun must be falling for him!
After an internal struggle, Shen Xuanrun lowered his head and said quietly to Gu Weichen,
"But I like girls."
Gu Weichen smiled at Shen Xuanrun's fluffy head and said gently and courteously,
"I know. I can wait."
Ruan's Rules for Wooing a Wife, rule six: Let him know that you like him very much and will not give up.
Shen Xuanrun looked up blankly and saw Gu Weichen gazing at him with a gentle smile in his eyes, his tenderness like water.
He instantly recalled Gu Weichen beneath the sunset on their camping trip that day. Just like now, he had made being with him seem wonderful.
Shen Xuanrun felt as though his mind had turned to mush. Not knowing what to say, he murmured,
"Then, then do whatever you, you want."
Gu Weichen still looked at him earnestly and asked eagerly, but without losing his politeness,
"Then do you mean I can pursue you?"
His head spinning, Shen Xuanrun did not know how to answer that question and said nervously,
"Th-that's your business. It, it has nothing to do with me."
Wh-what does he mean? He wants to pursue me? Th-this has nothing to do with me, right?
July's Loneliness: Runrun is embarrassed, isn't he? He can't even get his words out! I love seeing a beauty get shy!
Laughing Black Inner Pill: Aaaaah! Gu Weichen is coming on so strong. Runrun can barely take it! The domineering president's eyes are so gentle! Let go of Runrun and let me!
Having received that answer, Gu Weichen saw that Shen Xuanrun was on the verge of bristling and did not keep pressing him. Instead, he asked,
"Would you like to practice brush calligraphy?"
Seeing that Gu Weichen was not going to keep questioning him, Shen Xuanrun immediately replied,
"So you can practice brush calligraphy here? Great!"
Rather than a tavern, it was more like a teahouse suited to elderly people cultivating themselves and nurturing their well-being.
Soon, the tavern's staff brought over brushes, rice paper, an inkstone, ink, and other supplies and laid them out on the writing desk.
Wonderful! I haven't written in so long, my hands have been itching for it!
Gu Weichen knew just what to do, too. He quietly moved to one side and ground ink for him.
Shen Xuanrun also forgot his earlier embarrassment and now immersed himself wholeheartedly in calligraphy.
In the quaint, traditional loft, one of the two handsome men concentrated on writing, while the other ground ink and watched the young man writing, a smile in his eyes.
Big Brother's Dominance: Wow! This scene is so beautiful! It has such a Chinese feel! I love it so much! Let me take a screenshot first!
Cannot Bring My Beloved Back: President Gu seems to really dote on Runrun! He doesn't disturb whatever Runrun is doing, and he helps out on the side! Why don't I have a partner like this ⊙﹏⊙.
Teardrops Turn to Ice: I feel like falling in love again! This scene is so beautiful! This is our distinctive Chinese style. Traditional Chinese culture is the best!
Runrun Is the Most Beautiful!: Wow, Runrun's handwriting is so beautiful! He must have studied it before! Meanwhile, even with a gel pen, my handwriting is terrible, let alone with a brush. T_T
Brilliant Sky: Indeed, Shen Xuanrun's brushwork has a strong edge to it. He has clearly practiced, and must have received guidance from a master before.
Immersed in his own world, Shen Xuanrun simply wrote out the poem "Autumn Gloom in a Mountain Dwelling."
Yes, it seemed he had not let the calligraphy his grandfather had taught him lapse.
Gu Weichen looked at Shen Xuanrun's writing. The strokes flowed like dragons and snakes, beauty blossoming at every turn, steady but not rigid.
A person's character could be seen through their calligraphy, and Shen Xuanrun was clearly someone with spirit, lively and cheerful.
After finishing, Shen Xuanrun noticed that Gu Weichen was looking at him with open admiration, staring straight into his eyes. His face immediately reddened, and he hurriedly said,
"Wh-why are you looking at me? J-just do your own thing!"
Seeing the young man bristle, Gu Weichen immediately soothed him,
"All right, all right, I won't look at you. Sorry, I can't help myself."
After he said that, Shen Xuanrun's face grew even redder.
Aaaaah! What does he mean, he can't help himself! Th-this is so embarrassing!
Ruan's Rules for Wooing a Wife, rule seven: Flirt a little at the right moment, but do not be too sleazy, or it will have the opposite effect.
Gu Weichen: That went well. It seems Ruan's Rules for Wooing a Wife works pretty well. Keep it up!
Drunken Memories of a Flowery Face: Gu Weichen is way too good at flirting! "I can't help myself" is so sweet! I can't take it. My nose won't stop bleeding!
Sawashiro Miyuki: Runrun writing seriously, shy Runrun, bristling Runrun... We saw a different Runrun today. It turns out that even someone gentle and courteous can't withstand sweet talk!
Dandelion's Spring: Hahahaha, hic! Shen Xuanrun must be embarrassed! Hahahahaha, hic! So this is what Runrun is like in private. Move aside, Gu Weichen, and let me!
After waiting for Shen Xuanrun to calm down, Gu Weichen glanced at the time and said to him,
"It's almost lunchtime. Let's go over to the dining table and eat."
Shen Xuanrun followed Gu Weichen from the writing desk to the dining table, and Gu Weichen handed him the menu as usual.
Ever since Shen Xuanrun had learned that Gu Weichen liked him, he had felt very awkward about Gu Weichen's gestures of goodwill.
Still, out of politeness, he took the menu and casually ordered a few dishes, without even ordering the fragrant pot-stewed pig's trotters.
After looking at the menu, Gu Weichen quickly understood and asked the young man,
"Don't you want the signature dish? The fragrant pot-stewed pig's trotters."
"Oh! Really? Then order it. I'm fine with anything."
"All right, I'll order it, then."
It's all because Gu Weichen is so flirty. I even forgot my favorite big pig's trotters. Waaah, this can't go on!