I Trick Even the Lames to Stand Up for Me 019

On the third day after school restarted, Zhao PengYu went back to school and told Gu Ye what his uncle had done. “My uncle said thank you for the clue; he owes you one.”

Gu Ye said with a smile, “Finding out the truth and also enacting justice for your wife are his merits, not mine. I didn’t help with anything. On the other hand, he believed in my one-sided statement and saved an innocent child. It’s me who should thank him.”

As soon as he heard the word “wife”, Zhao PengYu immediately got a headache. “I don’t want to marry a wife in the future, so spare me, will ya?!”

Gu Ye earnestly encouraged him. “Then find a good family to marry into or you’ll end up spending your old age all alone.”

Zhao PengYu felt an urge to strike Gu Ye down and give him a good beating. “Then I’ll marry you, is that okay?”

Gu Ye stood up and made an “X” with both hands while wearing a disgusted expression. “Ugly. No, thank you.”

In response, Zhao PengYu was amused and ran after him before asking, “Gu Ye, you know Feng Shui, right? Can you take a look at my house?”

Gu Ye raised his eyebrows. “Your parents asked?”

“Yeah.”

“I want money this time.”

“Of course!”

“Okay, this bro provides house-call service, fortune-telling, Feng Shui, and observing your five elements and divining them… I take payments in the form of hair braid [t/n]. I also provide professional treatment for infertility, screen protection for your phone, et cetera.” Listening to Gu Ye’s obvious nonsense, Zhao PengYu almost collapsed from embarrassment and covered his face before saying, “Be serious!”

Gu Ye looked at Zhao PengYu as if he was an ingrate traitor. “How could you say your savior is not serious?”

 Zhao PengYu instantly collapsed. “Dad, please shut your mouth. Thank you very much!”

“Okay, big boy!”

Zhao PengYu gritted his teeth while constantly reminding himself that he would be damned if he beat up his savior!

Getting another business deal, Gu Ye returned to his classroom in a pleasant mood. As soon as he sat down, several students gathered around him and said, “Gu Ye, how do you solve this question? Can you teach me? Please, pretty please!”

Ever since Gu Ye got first place on the previous exam, the teachers and his classmates had been paying attention to him. Gradually, everyone believed that he really was good at studying, and him not being arrogant ponce was a plus. He never refused to answer any questions regarding studies. Most importantly, he was good looking, so girls were even more willing to talk to him. Slowly, Gu Ye’s reputation improved and some boys even grew jealous of him. But they couldn’t even get jealous when they saw him smiling. Lin ZiHao, who had always been popular and a good student before, had gotten worse after being “cursed” by Gu Ye. His personality became eccentric, and his popularity also declined. 

 In the words of the girls, “Who’s not a Little Princess? Who do you want to show your face to? This sister is not interested [t/n]!”

The good thing was that Lin ZiHao would run away whenever he encountered Gu Ye. He didn’t have the courage to make trouble with Gu Ye, and Gu Ye also didn’t want to be bothered to deal with him.

Gu Ye, like any other third-year high-schooler, was facing review materials every day. As the college entrance examination got closer, Gu Ye looked around and saw all the students running around to mealtime while doing revisions with small notes in their hands. Gu Ye also felt the pressure, so he picked up a small notebook and went to the cafeteria, perfectly integrating himself with the waves of students.

When Shi HongXing and the others saw Gu Ye like this, they were energized and also determined to work hard. Even their boss was studying hard, so the lackeys couldn’t drag their boss down. If they couldn’t get first-class admission or second-class admission, they could at least try to get a third-class admission. Worst comes to worst, they could learn a skill and open a shop. If they develop into a company, they could even hire those good at studies to work for them!      

The whole school was submerged in a good learning atmosphere, including the bully gang, so Teacher Yu was very pleased. This was the last batch of students he would teach before his retirement. He hoped that all of them would graduate high school without regrets.

Right before the holiday arrived and the students were just about to let out a relieved sigh, the teachers came and gave them a checklist while saying, “Go back and discuss with your family which university you’re going to choose after your college entrance examination.”

Gu Ye stuffed the checklist into his bag and didn’t think too much of it; he already had plans for his future.

When they were about to leave school, Zhao PengYu reminded him, “I will pick you up tomorrow morning to check my house’s Feng Shui.”

Gu Ye waved his hand with a smile, indicating that he’d remember. After walking for more than 1km, he finally arrived at the car that had been waiting to pick him up. Gu Ye had just sat down when a figure came up from behind him and hugged him by the neck while saying, “Muahaha! Tai Ling Jiu Gong, Tai Yi Shou Fang, Bai Shen Sen Wei, Xiong Mo XieSui, BuDe QinLin! Tai Shang LaoJun, Ji Ji Ru Lu Ling! I’ll take you on!”

Gu Ye rolled his eyes and slapped the back of Gu Yang’s head. “Are you stupid?!”

Gu Yang just laughed mischievously before asking him in a docile manner, “Brother, what do you think, is it like you? I just learned it.” 

Gu Ye nodded perfunctorily. “Like, really alike. Like a fool.”

Gu Yang, who received a severe blow, rested his head on Gu Ye’s shoulder listlessly and didn’t move after. The blow was too heavy against the child’s spirit, so he needed to be comforted.

Amused, Gu Ye patted his head helplessly and said, “You’re already a big boy. Why are you still acting like a child?”

Gu Yang opened his eyes widely, his expression bitter. “A child? I’m a big, strong man. How can I act like a child?!”

Once again, Gu Ye nodded perfunctorily. “Yes, yes, my younger brother is a big, strong man. You would never act like a child. We will pass by a figurine shop in a while, your big brother will buy you a Gundam kit [t/n].”

Gu Yang bounced excitedly. “Great! I’ve run out of pocket money already! You still have yours, brother?!”

Gu Ye really couldn’t decide whether to laugh or cry. Gu Yang was a blackhole when it came to money, he would always spend as much as he had.

At this time, the driver said, “Third Young Master, Fourth Young Master, Da Shao Ye came back yesterday and brought you two a lot of gifts. I saw a life-size Transformer inside.”

“Wow!” Gu Yang said happily, “That must be for me! I called Big Brother some time ago and he promised to buy it for me!” After thinking for a moment, Gu Yang’s expression turned serious. “Oh, shoot! I forgot to ask Second Brother for a gift. I want a new laptop!”

Gu Ye could only laugh at this. This was the reason why he said this child didn’t need to study well at all. As long as he keeps his heart pure, his brothers will make sure he has enough to live off for a lifetime.

When they arrived home, Gu Yang immediately rushed out of the car like a wild horse while shouting with joy, “Big Brother, Second Brother, we’re home!” 

Compared to his younger brother’s excitement, Gu Ye, who was carrying his school bag and walking slowly, was much calmer. 

On the lawn in their back garden, there was a rockery made of marble. Beside the rockery was a set of a table and chairs, also made of marble. Two young men with similar facial features sat in the chairs, playing chess. Hearing Gu Yang’s voice, they both turned to his direction and smiled.

“Lao Si has grown taller.” The eldest son, Gu Sen, was turning 26 this year. He was more mature and looked like their father. Having a calm yet slightly strict appearance, he had the temperament of a mature elite.

On the other hand, Gu Lin was 23 years old this year and had just graduated. His looks were similar to Gu Ye, whose looks were similar to their mother’s. He had a handsome face with beautiful peach blossom eyes. When he smiled, he looked romantic, and even when his lips were only slightly curled up, he looked like a handsome young man with a gentle temperament. However, he was not a playboy, just a young master with a noble temperament. It was only when one got to know him that they would know, for a young man who was still studying at a university but had dared to start up an entertainment company which had evolved into a behemoth in the industry at such a young age, Gu Lin was by no means a gentleman.

“If only Lao San was half as lively as Lao Si.” Gu Lin, while watching Gu Ye, who was walking, said softly, “Let’s hold a birthday party for him this year.”

Gu Sen frowned with hesitation. “I’m afraid he won’t accept it.”

Gu Ye’s birthday was on their mother’s memorial day. Their mother died from a complication after giving birth to Gu Ye, so in the first few years after his birth, their family was busy on that day sweeping their mother’s grave and couldn’t remember his birthday. When they wanted to hold a birthday party for him later, Gu Ye refused. They all felt the reason why Gu Ye had a gloomy personality was because they neglected him as a child. Now that they wanted to make up for it, Gu Ye had already grown up and it was too late.

In the blink of an eye, Gu Yang had already run up to them. The eldest and second son both treated him like a child, each of them patted Gu Yang on the head, ruffling his hair into a bird’s nest. Gu Yang also straight-forwardly asked with concern, “Big Brother, Second Brother, where’s my gift?”

Gu Sen winked at his assistant not far away from them, who then quickly found someone to push the gift over in a cart. Seeing the two-meter tall Bumblebee, Gu Yang was so excited that he jumped like a rabbit on the spot.

Gu Lin also said with a smile, “All the gifts I bought for you have been put in your room. I also bought you the laptop you wanted.”

Hearing this, Gu Yang was so happy that he jumped all over the entire lawn. Watching his behavior, Gu Ye’s lips twitched. He so wanted to tie a rope over this bear child so that he would sit still!

When their two elder brothers looked at Gu Ye, their smiles were a bit more restrained and their eyes were also cautious. “Lao San, I heard you got first place in exams twice and you performed very well in your studies.”

“If there’s anything you want, just tell me. I bought you a mobile phone and a computer, as well as some game consoles. They’re all in your room, go and take a look. See if you like them.”

Gu Ye smiled. It really was not easy being his older brothers. “Thank you, Big Brother, Second Brother, for spending money.”

Gu Sen and Gu Lin were stunned by his smile because they had never seen Gu Ye smile like this ever since they were kids.

Gu Sen and Gu Lin felt very relieved. Gu Ye finally looked and smiled like a normal person. Buying a gift can make him happy!

Early the next morning, two security guards with two big boxes fully loaded with stuff knocked on Gu Ye’s door.

“Third Young Master, this one has the gifts Young Master bought for you and the other one is from the Second Young Master.”

Gu Ye’s eyes brightened and a small smile hung on his lips. After asking the two security guards to bring the boxes into his room, he closed the door and opened the boxes with a pair of scissors. The moment the box opened, the smile on his lips froze.

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Gu Ye put down the scissors with a blank expression. His eldest brother and second brother certainly bought these books from the bookstore nearest to their home. They must have said something like, “Give me a complete set of college entrance exam review materials for each subject!” like the overbearing presidents they were.

As overbearing presidents, shouldn’t they give him something awesome? Or just a big fat red envelope? Who’d want this kind of shit?

When he went downstairs for breakfast the next day, Gu Ye saw Gu Yang on the sofa with the latest mobile phone in his hand, the latest laptop in his arms, and several of the latest portable gaming devices peeking through the zippers of his backpack. He looked like a rich local tyrant. With his legs crossed and swaying left and right, it was as if he was at the peak of his life. Thinking about his room full of learning materials, Gu Ye felt as if he‘d been dealt a fatal blow. His heart ached.

Mrs. Gu’s eyes were full of complicated emotions. Looking at her silly son who was immersed in his happiness and seeing Gu Ye coming downstairs, her heart was not at ease.

Gu Sen and Gu Lin were really good to Gu Yang. From his childhood till now, they gave Gu Yang everything he wanted, but they had never sent him anything related to studies. There’s a saying, “murder by indulging”. She sometimes wondered if the two were doing this on purpose, as if they were trying to turn Gu Yang into a waste. Thinking about the two eldest sons’ behavior, this didn’t seem likely. But still, her heart was not at ease.

After breakfast, Gu Yang was still immersed with his game in the living room. Taking advantage of the fact that there was no one there, Mrs. Gu quietly approached Gu Yang from behind before pinching her son’s neck with her iron-like grip and whispering, “Your eldest and second brothers are back, and yet you’re not taking advantage of this to make an impression? What the hell are you doing?” 

Gu Yang gritted his teeth and replied, “I don’t wanna. It’s better to ask Third Brother to play with them. They lecture me a lot and always tell me to study hard. And when Big Brother is angry, he’s just like Dad, like a T-Rex. When Second Brother is angry, he just narrows his eyes and still looks good, but his aura could scare you to death. He’s like Godzilla in a nice shirt, ah~ Ow!”

Mrs. Gu was so angry that she had the urge to beat up her son. This fool! Oh, fucking hell! Does he expect the third son to give him money all his life? If their dad is gone, he can depend on his eldest and second brothers?

Gu Yang didn’t understand his mother’s thoughts at all. Covering his neck, he said with a changed expression, “In fact, Third Brother is also scary when he’s angry. Not like a T-Rex or a Godzilla, but like a cat that might bite people? Or a fox, maybe? It doesn’t matter, he loves me anyway.”

Mrs. Gu rolled her eyes in annoyance. “Can your brother be compared to cats and foxes?”

Gu Yang thought for a moment before answering, “Why not? They are all good looking. Cats and foxes are the same anyway, both have fur.”

Mrs. Gu finally couldn’t hold back and slapped her son’s back. “Like hell they’re the same. You stupid sprog, one is feline, one is canine! This is why you have to study, you can’t even distinguish the species! You’re so stupid, argh, I’m so angry!”

Gu Yang didn’t coax his mother and continued to play his games happily, leaving Mrs. Gu in anger. This silly son, I give up!

At this time, a luxury car stopped at the gate of the Gu Family’s house. A handsome young man in sunglasses, dressed like a dandy, popped his head out of the window and asked the eldest son of the Gu Family, who had been asked to go to the company to supervise, “Excuse me, is this Master Gu Ye’s house?”

   Gu Sen’s expression went cold. Master? What Master? When did the third son get such a title?