The Real Young Master Wants To Get Married First When He Returns Home Chapter 11

Chapter 11: A Man Must Sell Himself Even If He Is Poor

Um, Brother Shen, it’s not that the two of us don’t want to help you, but isn’t this basically kicking a cripple’s only good leg? Xu Cheng almost burst out laughing as he spoke.

Zhao Yingying was already laughing so hard on the other end of the phone that she couldn’t tell north from south.

Stop laughing, stop laughing! Shen Li snapped, his embarrassment turning into anger. There are only two minutes left. Hurry up and tell me how to butter someone up!

I’ll send you some resources. See for yourself, hahahahahahahahaha!

As soon as Zhao Yingying finished speaking, a series of compressed file packages were sent into their small group chat.

320 CEO Novels.zip, 107 CEO’s Wife Novels.zip, 13 Korean Manhwa Complete.zip.

What the hell is all this? Shen Li looked at his phone like that meme of the old man on the subway.

Xu Cheng clicked his tongue. None of that will work. Watch me.

Another string of compressed packages flooded the screen.

Days and Nights with the Rich Beauty.zip, Three Moves to Win the School Beauty.zip, Seven Steps to Make the Empress Serve You Tea.zip.

This was even more outrageous. Shen Li judged them silently; even Satan would have watched these as a kid.

Can you two be normal for a second? Shen Li asked them. Our problem is that we just got into a fight. What is this junk you’re sending?

I know you got into a fight, Xu Cheng said earnestly. For the sake of the money, hurry up and apologize to appease him. Study the secrets to buttering people up in the group!

Zhao Yingying chimed in, Getting hit once in a while is just a bit of spice in life. For the sake of the money, just let it go. Don’t fight back next time, okay?

This is the definition of unbearable! Shen Li said with grief and indignation. It’s fine if he hit me anywhere else, but I’m a grown man, and he just went crazy for no reason, pinned me over his lap, and spanked me. If my uncle could endure this, my aunt certainly couldn’t!

Xu Cheng and Zhao Yingying fell silent for a moment. Neither of them expected Gu Yunzhao to have that kind of hobby.

Uh, look on the bright side. Since you’re trading your backside for money anyway, at least he only used his hand and not… something else. Xu Cheng tried his best to comfort his brother.

Yeah, exactly, Zhao Yingying added. I’ve even heard of those ‘rich lady’s joy balls.’ Do you know about those?

Shen Li knew that famous internet meme. Following Zhao Yingying’s words, he couldn’t help but visualize it happening to him. He imagined Gu Yunzhao with a sinister grin, picking up a steel wool scrub and giving him a vigorous washing.

The thought made Shen Li shudder, and a cold chill ran down his spine.

Forget it. If he really has that hobby, not even a Black Card could stop me from running away.

Xu Cheng found a new silver lining. I just thought of something. If you put it that way, Gu Yunzhao is a top-tier rich guy. If you win him over, we’ll have our investment!

As soon as he said it, Zhao Yingying also had an epiphany. Hey, why didn’t I think of that? Brother Shen, for the sake of our game’s investment, go sell your body for glory!

Um, can you two have any less integrity? Although Shen Li was also a bit tempted, he was more speechless at how these two sold him out without hesitation. At least try to be a little reserved.

Xu Cheng replied, A person can’t choose integrity over money.

Hesitating for even a second would be a sign of disrespect toward Gu Yunzhao’s Black Card. Even through the screen, Shen Li felt like Zhao Yingying was drooling. If I took you apart and sold you in Southeast Asia, you wouldn’t bring in as much as Gu Yunzhao gives.

Who are you looking down on? Is the financial power of my President Gu something a small-time organ harvester can compare to? Xu Cheng agreed with her. Brother Shen, just go. Once the game is finished, we’ll definitely write a huge announcement to commemorate your sacrificed backside.

A man must sell himself even if he is poor, Zhao Yingying said. Talk less about your difficulties and tell President Gu more about how you’re a virgin, okay? Jack up the price.

Six-six-six, you guys have no shame at all. You’re treating me like a hentai protagonist.

How can you say that? Zhao Yingying disagreed. We’re only giving you this guidance because we’re treating you like a protagonist. Based on my years of experience reading novels, top-tier rich guys like President Gu usually like the pure and cute ‘White Moonlight’ type. Your looks are already perfect, Brother Shen; you just need to tweak your personality a bit.

No kidding, I obviously know my looks are perfect. Shen Li reached out to touch his face, clicking his tongue in appreciation. It wasn’t that he was blindly confident in his looks; it was just that Gu Yunzhao’s behavior was too obvious. Originally, the man had planned to send him back, but as soon as he saw Shen Li’s face and heard he was almost an adult, he changed his mind on the spot. It was clear he liked his face.

How do I tweak my personality? Still the same old act of acting spoiled and cute?

Yeah, Xu Cheng’s voice came through in agreement. Men are all like that. When they’re young, they like empresses who serve them tea, but when they get a bit older, they like spoiled little troublemakers. Brother Shen, just pretend. Treat him like those old men you manipulate in your livestream room.

Fine. Shen Li quickly ran through his livestreaming tactics in his head. Then, in a tone as solemn as a warrior going off to a hopeless battle, he spoke mournfully, Brothers, I’m going. If I don’t come back, remember to burn some paper money for me this time next year.

As soon as he finished, the knocking on the door sounded again. Gu Yunzhao timed it perfectly, as if he could hear their conversation. He asked in a very gentlemanly tone, Five minutes are up. Do you need another five?

No, no, no, no… Shen Li refused repeatedly. Coming, I’m coming!

When the door opened, Gu Yunzhao was standing there. Seeing that Shen Li was finally willing to open the door, he stepped aside and made a gesture for him to lead the way.

You’re too kind. Shen Li felt a bit awkward and a little scared. After all, Gu Yunzhao had just gone crazy, and now he looked completely unbothered. It made Shen Li feel uneasy.

He must be sick, Shen Li thought. Is this what they call schizophrenia? It seems being impotent for too long really does have an impact on a man.

Gu Yunzhao didn’t know what he was thinking. He only saw Shen Li’s thoughtful, head-down expression. He placed a hand on Shen Li’s shoulder from behind and guided him all the way to the dining table.

I originally planned to take you out to eat after we finished talking, Gu Yunzhao said as he pulled out a chair for him. I just had some food delivered. If you don’t like it, we can change it.

The dishes on the table were exquisitely plated, a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, perfect in color, aroma, and taste. In the center of the table sat an unpacked cake.

The moment Shen Li saw the cake, his body stiffened. He gave a forced laugh and asked, Brother, is today your birthday?

No. Gu Yunzhao was holding a lighter in one hand, lighting a candle. A look of contemplation appeared on his face. Does this candle look a bit ugly stuck in there?

The cake was so intricately designed that there really wasn’t a good place for a candle. No matter where it was placed, it would ruin the overall aesthetic.

Forget it, just blow it out directly. After saying that, Gu Yunzhao held the lit candle up to Shen Li’s lips.

Huh? Shen Li was confused. Me?

Gu Yunzhao said, It’s your birthday celebration, so of course you’re the one blowing it out.

Shen Li pointed at himself blankly.

My birthday?

Yes. Gu Yunzhao still held the candle with a smiling face. Although little Shen Li lied to me about his real birthday, luckily, I prefer to do my own research. I missed your coming-of-age ceremony, so I’m giving you a small makeup celebration today.

Gu Yunzhao moved very fast. Shen Li had been delivered in the afternoon, the guardianship papers were in his hands by evening, and the detailed background check was on his desk by the next morning.

Shen Li was young; a few thin pages of data were enough to outline his clear-cut life of over ten years.

Stubborn, independent, with a tough personality that could also bend when necessary. Beneath the exterior of someone who said what people wanted to hear was a heart with extremely strong self-esteem.

Gu Yunzhao had acted on impulse earlier and feared he had scared Shen Li.

Xiao Li, I’ll apologize to you first. Gu Yunzhao sighed. Child education theory says that using corporal punishment appropriately when a child makes a mistake can establish parental authority more quickly. I was too impulsive today and administered punishment without communicating with you beforehand. I’m sorry; I shouldn’t have hit you like that. I promise you that in the future, I will communicate with you properly about problems, okay?

Gu Yunzhao’s words sounded nice, but Shen Li felt his skin crawl. He became even more convinced that Gu Yunzhao’s mental state was unstable; this was simply terrifying.

One moment he was going crazy and hitting him, the next he was investigating him, and now he was insisting on a makeup birthday while rambling about child education. Shen Li was in his late teens; treating him like a child was surely a sign of illness.

Madman, Shen Li muttered internally. Do I really have to deal with this kind of lunatic for money?

But thinking about Gu Yunzhao’s wealth and the predicament he currently faced, Shen Li felt he might not have a choice. Even if he got rid of Gu Yunzhao now, the Shen family would never take him back. His grandmother’s medical bills, his own living expenses, the present, the future… everything was tangled around him like silk threads.

His thoughts were a mess, but the path left for him was clearly only one.

Shen Li flashed a soft smile and obediently blew out the candle in Gu Yunzhao’s hand.

Brother.

So good. Gu Yunzhao put down the candle and carefully admired the beautiful face that had made him fall in love at first sight.

Shen Li’s beauty was a pure and soft kind that lacked any aggression. Yet, there was a flickering flame in his eyes. His entire being possessed a contradictory mix of softness and hardness that made one unable to resist reaching out to touch him.

Did I scare you just now? Gu Yunzhao leaned one hand on the table, pulling Shen Li into a half-embrace. I was too hasty.

Who wouldn’t be scared after getting hit for no reason? Shen Li grumbled softly. I clearly said I admitted my mistake.

Okay, I know. Gu Yunzhao patted him gently on the back, over and over, soothing his emotions. As long as you don’t lie to me in the future and don’t do anything that goes against my wishes, I will never do that again.

Psychopath, Shen Li cursed in his head. What does he think I am? ‘Never go against his wishes’? You can’t even demand that from a dog. Pervert, there’s something wrong with him.

Be good, and I will take care of everything in your life for you, Gu Yunzhao added. Whatever treatment you had in the Shen family, you’ll have the same here.

Um. After hearing that, Shen Li extended a finger and poked Gu Yunzhao’s chest, pushing him back a little. If it’s the same treatment as the Shen family, then I think we should just break up now.

Shen Li almost lost control of his facial expression. Given the absolute garbage treatment he got from the Shen family, if that was all Gu Yunzhao was offering, he would pack his things and leave right this second.

He was willing to sacrifice himself for money, but if there was no money and he still had to sacrifice himself, then get lost!