E-Scum Gong Chapter 49 (Part 2)
Translated by Q the Panda (ko-fi)
Chapter 49 (2/2)
The boy, caught off guard by the retort, was momentarily speechless. He had no idea Lin Xu had an older brother. Seeing them acquainted, he was genuinely still wondering what their relationship was.
Lin Xu, forced to play the younger brother, knew that Gu Jinzhi was acting up again. However, he also knew that Gu Jinzhi was a little annoyed, so he let him have his way for now.
"You mentioned you got an offer from L University?" Gu Jinzhi asked with a sweet smile.
When dealing with anyone other than Lin Xu, Gu Jinzhi could be quite intimidating, especially when he deliberately put on an air of authority.
"Yeah, so? L University is ranked four or five places higher than Q University," the student retorted stubbornly, not realizing he had just crossed paths with someone even more formidable.
He assumed that since Lin Xu’s family wasn’t well-off, Lin Xu’s older brother must be similarly ordinary. Maybe he just dressed better, who didn’t own a couple of nice suits?
"L University is excellent. I have several employees in my company who graduated from there. They’re truly outstanding. Their annual salaries are well over a million now," Gu Jinzhi nodded in praise.
But the boy’s face darkened, realizing that Gu Jinzhi was intentionally undercutting his bravado.
Was Lin Xu’s older brother really the owner of a company? He found it hard to believe.
"Anyone can brag... tch," he mumbled stubbornly, though he couldn’t quite distinguish whether Gu Jinzhi was bluffing or not. After all, the man exuded the effortless confidence of a second-generation heir — something that’s hard to fake convincingly.
"Little student, haven’t you seen the world? How about big brother takes you for a spin?" Gu Jinzhi tapped the table in front of the boy with his fingers, staring him down as he spoke.
Lin Xu turned to the side, rubbing his forehead. After all, Gu Jinzhi was radiating that unmistakable bking aura, his social butterfly personality taking over.
It just so happened that many young boys would fall for this kind of provocation, probably because they shared the same bking aura.
"Sure, let’s go. I want to see just how impressive Lin Xu’s big brother really is." The boy snapped to his feet, and his classmates followed, eager to watch the spectacle unfold.
Trailing behind Gu Jinzhi, the boy heard the jingle of car keys in his hand. He figured it was probably a BMW — nothing too impressive, just a car that a middle-class family could afford if they saved up enough.
Until they reached the parking lot and saw Gu Jinzhi use the remote to open the door of one of the cars.
It was a bright yellow sports car, not a common brand, but anyone who knew cars would recognize it as a rare, limited edition model with only a handful in the entire country — priced in the eight figures.
From the car’s appearance alone, it was clear that only a flamboyant rich second-generation heir would drive something like this.
"Seen this in magazines, kid? Hm?" Gu Jinzhi leaned casually against the car, without a trace of embarrassment for flaunting his wealth in front of an eighteen-year-old.
Today, he was determined to back Lin Xu up. Who said Lin Xu was a "left-behind" child? Didn’t he have an amazing older brother right here?!
"I…" The boy started to say something but couldn’t help himself. He reached out to touch the car’s sleek surface, his eyes filled with awe.
His family was indeed wealthy, but his father would never spend this kind of money on such a flashy car. The car was more about showing off than anything else, but there was no denying how impressive it was.
"Kid, stop talking about going abroad all the time. It’s pathetic." Gu Jinzhi shrugged, as if he couldn't understand why that was something to brag about.
The boy, having failed miserably in his attempt to show off, had no comeback. He could only huff in frustration and glance resentfully at Lin Xu.
If Lin Xu had such a powerful older brother, why didn’t he say so earlier? Maybe then he could have even hitched a ride in that car.
"I apologize for my earlier rudeness," the boy muttered grudgingly to Lin Xu before gathering his friends to leave. He knew that if he didn’t make some kind of apology, he’d be the laughingstock among his classmates, especially since so many people had witnessed what happened today.
Lin Xu actually had a rich, protective older brother, and he’d stupidly tried to challenge him.
The others exchanged surprised looks with Lin Xu, realizing that they had underestimated him. Just moments ago, they had pitied him for being mocked, but it turned out he wasn’t so ordinary after all.
Once the group had left, Gu Jinzhi dropped his act and burst out laughing, his body shaking with mirth.
"Those kids… what a bunch of cowards, ha ha ha!"
Lin Xu understood that Gu Jinzhi had stepped in to defend him. Even though Lin Xu hadn’t been bothered by their comments, he still felt touched by Gu Jinzhi’s protectiveness. After all, Gu Jinzhi had even been willing to call himself his older brother in front of others.
As the laughter died down, Gu Jinzhi looked at the young man who stood before him like a prince, and suddenly felt a bit awkward.
“I’m talking about those kids being brats, but you’re an adult now!” Gu Jinzhi cleared his throat, feeling a bit sheepish. Although they were in the same year level, some things had to be seen differently.
He was an elder to those kids, and his role as Lin Xu’s boyfriend didn’t conflict with that.
Lin Xu gave a resigned smile. “Mm.” Indeed, he thought Gu Jinzhi was also an adult-sized brat.
“Shall we head back?”
“No need. It’s boring. Let’s go for a drive instead~” Gu Jinzhi replied, cheerfully opening the passenger door for him.
He had only been joking earlier. He wouldn’t let anyone else ride in his car — only Lin Xu was allowed.
“You know, a lot of people in the group chat were watching your live stream,” Gu Jinzhi said, feeling a pang of jealousy but also immense pride. After all, they could only look but not touch.
Lin Xu: “Oh? Maybe I should leave the group then.” It was awkward enough without Gu Jinzhi bringing it up.
“They said you’re better looking than Zoe. I’m so happy,” Gu Jinzhi continued, with a hint of smugness. After all, people had mocked his taste and even criticized Amour, not realizing that Lin Xu was the person they were referring to.
“......” Zhizhi was really childish. Lin Xu sighed helplessly. He wasn’t as keen on socializing as Gu Jinzhi was. He cared more about his own life and the people close to him.
Gu Jinzhi looked at Lin Xu’s fair neck and suddenly felt a strong sense of possessiveness. This guy was his, and he needed to protect him. Lin Xu was the one who had just started to open his heart.
“Xiao Xu, don’t you think you should thank me a little...” Gu Jinzhi said, his gaze drifting and his voice tinged with a hint of guilt. He was up to no good again.
“Thank you? For what?” Lin Xu looked at him in confusion.
Gu Jinzhi was now completely overturning his claim of not being superficial. He was actually thinking about his boyfriend's face every day, and he would get impulsive whenever he saw it.
Suddenly, Lin Xu felt a warm sensation on his neck and was startled. He had thought that tonight’s kiss had been intense enough. After all, Gu Jinzhi was usually as reserved as he was, so he had expected him to be similarly slow to warm up.
Gu Jinzhi gently sucked at Lin Xu’s neck, savoring the sensation as if he were tasting swan's meat. The feeling of complete satisfaction was overwhelming, making him reluctant to let go.
His older brother had been right. People like him really did enjoy being in love!
Lin Xu was too nervous to move or speak, fearing that even the slightest movement might make his neck itch. All he knew was that the warmth was spreading from his neck to his shoulders.
“Zhizhi… Zhizhi? Is this enough…” Lin Xu didn’t dare push him away, but the intensity was too much. He was worried that Gu Jinzhi might accidentally hurt him with such force.
Gu Jinzhi finally released Lin Xu, his own blood surging with excitement.
“Wait… let me take one more photo,” Gu Jinzhi said, his lips still lingering with a hint of satisfaction. He used his phone to snap a few pictures of Lin Xu’s neck.
In the photos, all that could be seen was Lin Xu’s fair neck with prominent veins, a reddish mark resembling a hickey, and a small mole on his earlobe.
The once flawless skin, like white jade, now bore the mark of a wild kiss, giving it a tarnished beauty.
Gu Jinzhi pressed his lips together, feeling a pang of guilt. He mused that he must be the beast in this scenario.
But the guilt of eating tender grass dissipated within seconds. Gu Jinzhi eagerly posted the photos to his Moments, making it invisible to family, especially his older brother.
However, everyone else could see them! He imagined the sharp-eyed members of the group chat, like little detectives, would quickly catch on to the clues.
This tender grass had been plucked by him!
Lin Xu hadn’t realized how lewd Gu Jinzhi’s thoughts could be. He only found it cute watching Gu Jinzhi tapped away at his phone.
He touched his neck and couldn’t help but gaze at Gu Jinzhi’s rosy lips, feeling both confused and flustered.
It was like riding in a sports car, racing toward the edge of an endless city. With no navigation and an uncertain path ahead, all he felt was the palpitations of his heart and the pounding of his blood.
