HCB Chapter 232 Who am I in your eyes?
Chapter 232 Who am I in your eyes?
chapter 232
What will happen next?
Lu Linshen asked, his lips trembling.
Jiang Chi pondered for a moment and replied, "The novel world you are currently in is not a fully formed novel. The subsequent plot development is uncertain and will change as Meng Youcheng changes..."
He thought for a moment and then said, "You're different from him. He has absolute choice, but you don't. You must remember your persona. Deep down, he's just a substitute for your ideal man, not the one you love most. This can never be changed, or you might never be able to get out of this..."
Lu Linshen was stunned. "What if... I distance myself from him?"
Jiang Chi was stunned. "Distance? Then your plan will be completely ruined?"
"At least he won't be upset..."
Jiang Chi nodded, seemingly understanding, "Oh, I see. But I'm sorry to tell you, it won't work. In your mind, he's a substitute for your ideal man. Right now, you have to treat him as your ideal man, so you have to get closer to him and make him fall in love with you. Do you understand what I mean?"
Lu Linshen was stunned. "Then he..."
Jiang Chi waved his hand, "Sadness is only temporary. You should understand that it's foolish to give up the whole world for a moment of happiness."
……
Yesterday, the housekeeper had already prepared all the dishes for Lunar New Year's Eve. Meng Youcheng and Cheng Guang were cooking inside, and it was very quiet outside...
Meng Youcheng glanced at the cold-faced boy beside him. "Why is it so quiet outside?"
Cheng Guang glanced at him belatedly, "I don't know..."
Aren't you worried?
Cheng Guang asked, puzzled, "What are you worried about?"
"What if they start fighting?"
Cheng Guang sneered, "Then let's watch the show."
6...
Looking at the expressionless boy, Meng Youcheng immediately sensed that he was difficult to approach. He hesitated for a moment, then finally asked, "How...did you two get together?"
Cheng Guang glanced at him. "He suddenly stopped acting crazy, and they got together."
Huh? This...
Just as Meng Youcheng was about to continue asking questions, he suddenly heard a noise behind him and turned around to check...
Lu Linshen and Jiang Chi slowly walked in. Jiang Chi had a smile on her face, but Lu Linshen looked worried. Jiang Chi skipped over to Cheng Guang from behind, put her hands on his shoulders, and asked, "How is it? How is it? What delicious food are you making today?"
Cheng Guang: "Take your hand away!"
Meng Youcheng happened to be looking into Lu Linshen's eyes, but in less than three seconds, he quickly looked away, feeling a strange mix of emotions.
Lu Linshen slowly walked over. "Brother Cheng?"
"Um?"
Lu Linshen tentatively placed his hand on his shoulder. "Are you tired?"
Meng Youcheng didn't resist; he only paused for a second, pondered for a moment, and then chose to give up. "It's alright."
Lu Linshen gazed at his profile, momentarily speechless. The worry on his face deepened, and he sighed, lowering his hand as he prepared to leave…
Meng Youcheng heard his sigh, and a strange, inexplicable feeling welled up inside him...
He must be very distressed right now.
Overnight, she suddenly became so distant from him, and he probably hadn't even realized it yet. But he knew nothing; it was just something he said in his sleep. Was she being too dramatic? Besides, he hadn't done anything wrong, and this really wasn't fair to him…
Besides... I was just a stand-in, right?
Meng Youcheng turned his head to look at his retreating figure...
That broad back was so solid; just looking at it gave me a strong sense of security. I wanted to possess it all, to have that back completely belong to me. I wished I wasn't just a substitute in his heart.
"deer……"
Unable to bear the inner turmoil, Meng Youcheng cried out.
Lu Linshen paused, turning back anxiously. "What's wrong?"
Meng Youcheng thought for a moment, "Could you help me chop some vegetables?"
No matter what, she shouldn't treat him so coldly. She came to this house to be a substitute, and besides, he hadn't done anything wrong. Even if she really wanted to be his lover, she couldn't treat him like this. At least for now, he seemed to be very good to her.
Lu Linshen was stunned for a few seconds before a smile appeared on his face. After a brief pause, he walked over and said, "Okay."
……
Time passed by, and the dishes were quickly finished.
Meng Youcheng placed the last dish on the table, and Jiang Chi excitedly picked up the wine beside him. "After finishing my New Year's Eve dinner here, I'm going home. I probably won't be bothering you for a long time. I'm planning to take Xiao Guang and leave this place..."
Lu Linshen's expression stiffened, but he didn't say anything.
Meng Youcheng asked, "Where to?"
Jiang Chi smiled and said, "Let's go on a trip. We've been together for so long, but we've never traveled together. So we want to see the beautiful landscapes of the world. It'll probably be a long trip. Don't worry about us. We'll come back to see you when we have time."
Lu Linshen remained silent.
Meng Youcheng nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite. Looking at Jiang Chi's happy expression, and then at Cheng Guang beside him, he felt a pang of inexplicable envy.
Ugh……
Jiang Chi opened the bottle of wine he had prepared long ago. "Would you like to drink, everyone?"
Lu Linshen shook his head. "I won't drink."
Meng Youcheng shouted, "I want it!"
Lu Linshen glanced at him, then hesitated before saying, "This liquor has a very high alcohol content..."
Jiang Chi interrupted them, "Aren't you here? You don't drink anyway, so if he gets drunk, you can take care of him!"
Meng Youcheng was stunned.
Lu Linshen nodded. "Okay."
……
Meng Youcheng didn't know the alcohol content of the wine; he only knew that after taking a small sip, his throat burned, and the burning sensation spread all the way to his stomach...
In a short while, his face turned bright red.
Meng Youcheng knew the liquor was very strong, but he felt an indescribable bitterness in his heart. Especially when he saw Jiang Chi and Cheng Guang being so affectionate, he couldn't help but want to cry. He glanced at Lu Linshen next to him, and the pain in his heart intensified...
Tears welled in his eyes, but he forced them back, letting out a long breath and downing the entire glass of wine in one gulp. He tried to use this method to alleviate the pain in his heart…
But the more this happens, the more unbearable the pain becomes.
Memories of Lu Linshen kept flashing through her mind. Why was he so good to her? She was just a substitute, so why was he treating her like this?
Why did I get myself into this situation again?
Having gone through so much, having thought I would never find love, with my sister all better and everything moving in a positive direction, why did I fall in love with this person at such a crucial moment?
I feel so bad... Why is this happening?
Meng Youcheng held the wine glass in his hand, his face flushed red, feeling the heat. His heart was in agony, a burning sensation spreading to his stomach, making him feel terribly uncomfortable, like he was about to die. His head was also throbbing, and he was feeling dizzy and disoriented…
"Brother Cheng..."
Lu Linshen noticed immediately and rushed over anxiously, touching his burning face. "Brother Cheng...!"
Meng Youcheng looked at him groggily, tears welling in his eyes. He gave a silly smile, his face full of doting affection as he looked at Lu Linshen. "What's wrong? Baby...?"
Lu Linshen was stunned. "You're drunk..."
"No……"
"Let me help you to rest..."
"I said I didn't!"
Meng Youcheng pushed him away forcefully, "You... ah..."
My head was throbbing, so I rubbed it and took off my glasses, throwing them on the ground. "You're meddling too much. I've already said I didn't. Why are you being so nice to me? Are you crazy? Don't you even know who I am? I'm not your Cheng Ge... not the person you love, understand?"
Tears streamed down Meng Youcheng's face. He wiped them away forcefully and stood up unsteadily...
Lu Linshen looked a little dazed and stood there dumbfounded. After he came to his senses, he immediately stepped forward to support him. "Brother Cheng, be careful."
Meng Youcheng snuggled into his arms. "So comfortable, you smell so good, baby. Why do you smell so good? Why are you so tempting? I want to devour you..."
Lu Linshen: "Let me help you to rest..."
Meng Youcheng didn't say anything, but snuggled closer to him...
"Sing!!!"
At this critical moment, Jiang Chi, who was also drunk, suddenly shouted.
Meng Youcheng suddenly seemed to receive a command, immediately perking up and breaking free from Lu Linshen's embrace. "Singing is good! I haven't sung at all! I want to sing!"
"Brother Cheng..."
Lu Linshen chased after him.
Jiang Chi ran over and grabbed Meng Youcheng. "You want to sing too?"
Meng Youcheng nodded dazedly, "I think so."
Let's go sing together!
"good!!!"
……
Lu Linshen had no choice; the two of them were like they were on stimulants, and he couldn't stop them at all. In the end, he was forced to turn on the TV for them and let them sing.
Jiang Chi held the microphone and sang with deep emotion...
Lu Linshen scratched his head in anguish.
Meng Youcheng sang along, and when he reached the climax, he even stood up. Lu Linshen quickly supported him, saying, "Be careful."
Cheng Guang watched from the side, too lazy to say a word.
Meng Youcheng suddenly waved his hand, "It doesn't sound good...it doesn't sound good...change the song!"
Jiang Chi threw down the microphone. "You sing!"
Lu Linshen supported him from the side, saying, "Be careful..."
Meng Youcheng changed the song, his eyes unconsciously turning red, tears threatening to spill at any moment. He looked at Lu Linshen beside him, "In your eyes, who am I...?"
As soon as she sang one line, tears streamed down her face.