Thousands of people disliked them, but after being reborn and correcting their mistakes, they regret

After hearing Lin Ke's conjecture, Xu Fan was extremely absent-minded for the rest of the time, his head down, seemingly lost in thought. Only when Lin Ke called him would Xu Fan raise his head and smile at him, and then soon fall into thought again.

Seeing Xu Fan so down, Lin Ke felt bad too, but as Xu Fan's friend, he had to do this. Xu Fan was a bit oblivious when it came to love, and he was afraid that Xu Fan would be taken advantage of every day and then praise that person.

After finishing their barbecue, the two went to a karaoke bar together. Although Xu Fan didn't know many songs, he was happy no matter what with his good friend, and he had a very enjoyable day.

After leaving the KTV, Lin Ke escorted Xu Fan back to her company dormitory.

Lin Ke said with some reluctance, "The next time we meet will be on a TV show. Why is my schedule so full? It's so annoying!"

Xu Fan quickly comforted her, "This is a good thing, Lin Ke. You're so beautiful, you should act in more movies so that the audience can see you."

Lin Ke turned her head and glanced at Xu Fan, who had a serious expression on his face, and couldn't help but smile.

Xu Fan is really cute. When we weren't familiar with each other, Xu Fan didn't talk much to him, and even when he did, he would stutter. Now that we're more familiar, Xu Fan talks more. He always praises you so sincerely that it touches your heart, which is really endearing.

I wonder who will end up with such a good guy like Xu Fan. It's impossible for that guy with supermale syndrome. He's an older man... barely okay, I guess. Let's see how he treats Xu Fan later.

Men crave novelty, and men of Fu Qingci's social class are certainly adept at having fun. Lin Ke hopes that if Xu Fan really has to choose someone, it will definitely be someone emotionally stable who can treat him well for a long time.

However, he felt that none of these people were good enough for Xu Fan. He thought Xu Fan was fine on his own, as he was there for him when he encountered difficulties.

Xu Fan was a little confused. He didn't know why Lin Ke was laughing, even though he was telling the truth.

Lin Ke saw Xu Fan's confused and adorable expression in the rearview mirror and explained, "You're so sweet-talking, you made me laugh."

"It's not sweet. I wasn't trying to make you happy. I'm just stating the facts."

Lin Ke laughed even harder.

After this little incident, Lin Ke focused on driving, and the two only exchanged words occasionally.

Xu Fan leaned against the car window, looking at the flashing neon lights outside, and thought of Fu Qingci again.

His old glasses made things look so dull. It was only after Brother Fu got him new glasses that he was able to see the vibrancy of the world again. The last time he could see so clearly and with such rich colors was when he was very young, back when he thought his eyes hadn't broken down yet.

Xu Fan raised his hand and stroked the temples of his glasses. The metal felt smooth and comfortable to the touch. The clothes that Brother Fu took him to buy were so expensive, these glasses must be quite valuable too.

At the same time, Xu Fan recalled many details: the dormitory floor where he and Fu Qingci lived alone; the large hand that would sometimes rest on his head or the back of his head when he was working seriously; the room specially prepared for him, filled with his favorite sunflowers, even though he had never told Fu Qingci that he liked sunflowers...

Is it necessary to do this to someone who briefly took care of your niece?

Xu Fan couldn't understand it either; his left and right hemispheres were fighting each other.

One person said: "Fu Qingci might really like you, otherwise why would he treat you so well!"

The other side retorted: "Isn't it okay for friends to be good to each other? Lin Ke, Grandpa Gu, and Fu Chun are all very good to you! I think you're having another episode, fantasizing about others liking you again! Has anyone ever liked you? Besides, Fu Qingci is such an outstanding person!"

At this moment, Lin Ke interrupted Xu Fan's internal struggle between his left and right hemispheres.

"Xu Fan, do you... have feelings for Fu Qingci? It's okay, if you don't want to answer, just pretend I didn't ask."

Xu Fan was stunned after hearing this; he had never thought about this question before.

All he knew was that Fu Qingci was very kind and gentle to him, and even took the initiative to befriend him. When he was with Fu Qingci, he would occasionally have a strange feeling. He didn't think it was awkward or uncomfortable, but he couldn't describe it.

He also enjoyed spending time with Fu Qingci.

Does that mean... you have feelings for someone?

Xu Fan thought for a moment and replied, "I have feelings for Brother Fu because he's my friend..."

"Oh! I'm not talking about that kind of 'liking,' I'm talking about whether you like him or not! The kind of 'liking' that comes from genuine affection!"

Xu Fan was a little confused; he really didn't know the answer to this...

Seeing Xu Fan's dazed look, Lin Ke realized that she had asked too directly; Xu Fan simply didn't understand.

Lin Ke continued, "Next, I'm going to ask you some questions. You just need to answer yes or no, have or don't, and you must answer within three seconds. No hesitation!"

Xu Fan nodded: "Okay!"

"Is Fu Qingci good to you?"

"good!"

"Do you mind if he touches your head?"

"I don't mind!"

"When you're with him, do you feel your heart racing?"

"……have."

Lin Ke had an "I knew it" look on his face when he heard the answer. He sighed that quick questions and answers really do make people tell the truth. He thought Xu Fan would say no, after all, Xu Fan is a rather shy child.

Hmph! Fu Qingci is really good at this. He won Xu Fan's favor in such a short time. In the program, he saw Ji Chaoxiong acting pitiful and trying to curry favor, but Xu Fan ignored him.

Xu Fan's heart always beats very fast whenever he faces Fu Qingci, and he himself has noticed it.

He first truly realized it when Fu Qingci came to pick him up to go to the Fu family home, carrying his schoolbag and walking ahead of him.

For some reason, his heart was beating very fast. At first, he thought it was because he hadn't rested well. Later, when he started working and Fu Qingci approached him and earnestly guided him, his heart would also beat very fast, and he would have difficulty concentrating. Also, every time Fu Qingci touched his head, it felt different from when Lin Ke touched him before...

Xu Fan was already aware of so many things, and the number of moments that made his heart flutter without him even realizing it was countless.

At this moment, the car came to a smooth stop in front of the Fu Group Company.

Lin Ke turned her head and put a hand on Xu Fan's shoulder: "Xu Fan, Fu Qingci is different to you."

Xu Fan lowered his head, unwilling to admit it: "The same..."

"Answer honestly, when I touch your head and we're together, does your heart race?"

Xu Fan shook his head, bewildered.

"Then let me ask you again, do you feel this way about other people?"

Xu Fan thought for a moment. He didn't have much interaction with others, so he quickly finished recalling the memories and then shook his head.

"That's right! That's all I'll say. Figure out the rest yourself. Bye, see you next time! I want to eat your delicious cooking again next time..."

Xu Fan nodded and got out of the car: "Okay, I can cook a lot more dishes now than before. Goodbye, Lin Ke."

Lin Ke nodded with a smile and drove away.

He also wanted to chat with Xu Fan for a while longer, but sometimes it's not good to be too explicit. He only needed to hint at things slightly.

Besides, I learned from having dinner with Xu Fan that both Xu Fan and Fu Qingci live in the company dormitory. What if Xu Fan comes back late and Fu Qingci gets upset and finds someone to mess with him?

He still needs to save his life.

Now that she knew that Xu Fan and Fu Qingci had feelings for each other, Lin Ke felt a little relieved.

Ji Yuzhi is, after all, a motorcycle champion and an internet celebrity. His family must be either rich or powerful, or even influential. Who knows if he will try to force Xu Fan into marriage in the future?

He has a bad personality and is completely insane. Gu Linyuan is also despicable. He thinks Xu Fan used his grandfather to get close to him and harbors resentment towards Xu Fan. Who knows if he will take revenge in the future?

He hoped that someone could protect Xu Fan if this happened. Of course, he didn't want this to happen, but people's hearts are unpredictable, and who can say for sure what will happen in the future?

Given Fu Qingci's wealth, influence, and current attitude towards Xu Fan, he is the best candidate.

After getting out of the car, Xu Fan walked into the company, Lin Ke's words echoing in her mind: "That's right!"

What does this mean? Does it mean he really has feelings for Brother Fu and likes him?

While Xu Fan was thinking, the elevator arrived at the dormitory. As soon as he stepped out of the dormitory, he saw a figure sitting in the rest area outside the room. It was Fu Qingci.

Fu Qingci looked like she had just taken a shower. She was wearing a bathrobe, the chest slightly open, revealing her beautiful collarbone. Her hair was slightly damp and still dripping water.

What a beautiful picture of a handsome man emerging from a bath.

Xu Fan was stunned. It was Fu Qingci, whom he had never seen before, and it was a new style.

He is mature and sexy, exuding masculine charm.

"You're back?" Seeing Xu Fan return, Fu Qingci looked up and smiled slightly.

"Fu, Brother Fu, you haven't come home..."

Here it comes again, that heart-pounding feeling again. Xu Fan's face flushed involuntarily. Coupled with the fact that they had just talked about Fu Qingci, Xu Fan felt a little guilty and dared not look him in the eye.

"Hmm, staying here means I can sleep in a little later in the morning. Do you have fun?"

"Cheers! Brother Fu, I'm a little tired. I'm going to rest now. You, you be careful not to catch a cold!" After saying that, Xu Fan ran into his room in a flash.

After closing the door, Xu Fan leaned against it, panting heavily, feeling his heart pounding like a drum.

What's going on...? My heart seems to beat faster when I'm around Brother Fu than before...

When Fu Qingci saw Xu Fan hurriedly fleeing, the gentle smile on her face froze.

He glanced down at his deliberately torn bathrobe, where he could vaguely see his full pectoral muscles. Hmm, very sexy.

Her hair was deliberately styled to be wet. Doesn't this look appeal to Xu Fan?

In the past, when he changed his look, Xu Fan would always smile and praise him for being handsome. How come he was so cold to him after going out with Lin Ke?

Xu Fan escaped quickly, and Fu Qingci didn't see his blushing face, otherwise she wouldn't have thought that way.

Fu Qingci sighed as she looked at Xu Fan's closed room door, then took out her phone and sent Xu Fan a message.

Fu Qingci: You must be tired from playing. Take a hot bath and get some rest.

Xu Fan's heart was still pounding, and he couldn't calm down for a long time.

If what Lin Ke just told him were signs of liking someone, then it seems he really... likes Brother Fu.

The feeling of facing Fu Qingci was completely different from that of facing Gu Linyuan in high school and Jiang Yichuan in college.

When facing Gu Linyuan and Jiang Yichuan, he subconsciously wanted to please them; this desire seemed to be ingrained in his subconscious.

His attempts to ingratiate himself with Gu Linyuan and Jiang Yichuan were driven by a small ulterior motive: he wanted to gain their goodwill and hoped they would treat him well.

But Fu Qingci is different. Xu Fan doesn't need to "please" Fu Qingci because Xu Fan doesn't need to get anything from Fu Qingci; Fu Qingci will give it to him on his own.

Xu Fan's feelings for Fu Qingci are genuine and pure. Fu Qingci doesn't need to do anything; Xu Fan just wants to be good to him without any ulterior motives.

Xu Fan also enjoyed spending time with Fu Qingci. He thought Fu Qingci looked good no matter how she dressed, and he would quietly observe Fu Qingci's preferences and remember them.

Xu Fan recalled what she saw on TV: that when you like someone, your heart will pound. What should she do? It seemed like every single one of those descriptions applied to her.

He has never liked anyone, but his past experiences have made him afraid to please or like others, fearing that others will dislike him and consider it a form of harassment.

If Brother Fu knew, he would probably say he was disgusting, just like Gu Linyuan.

At that time, Brother Fu definitely wouldn't even want to be friends with him anymore.

At that moment, Xu Fan's phone vibrated. He opened it and saw a message from Fu Qingci expressing her concern for him.

Seeing Fu Qingci's caring words, Xu Fan suddenly made up his mind.

Brother Fu is so good to him, he should work diligently and honestly to repay Brother Fu, and not taint him with his disgusting affection.

It must be hidden well, forever.

……

Fu Qingci felt that Xu Fan had been extremely cold towards him ever since he met Lin Ke.

That night, his elaborate dressing up did not earn him any praise from Xu Fan. He thought Xu Fan might be tired, so the next day he dressed himself up even more exquisitely and elegantly, but Xu Fan still did not praise him.

He seemed to be more serious about his work. In the past, Fu Qingci would occasionally chat with him while they were working. Sometimes Xu Fan would start talking and say a lot, and Fu Qingci would just look at him with a smile and say that.

Now when he talks to Xu Fan, Xu Fan will only say a word or two at most, and there's nothing more to say. Moreover, Xu Fan used to eat with him every meal, but now Xu Fan always makes excuses not to eat in the morning or evening, when in fact he's just eating bread at his workstation.

When facing him, Xu Fan's gaze was also evasive, trying her best not to meet his eyes.

Even the cookies Xu Fan made when she went home on the weekend, she would just quietly place on his desk, without handing them to him in front of him and saying with a smile, "Brother Fu, try them and see if they're good. I put very little sugar in them."

It was as if... she was deliberately avoiding him.

Fu Qingci almost ground her back teeth to powder. Damn Lin Ke, did she say bad things about him to Xu Fan? Is she just taking advantage of knowing Xu Fan first to whisper in his ear?

He spent so much time with Xu Fan before she was able to relax in his presence and show her true personality. After that night, everything went back to square one.

But he can't confess to Xu Fan right now. Putting aside whether Xu Fan likes him or is willing to accept him, what if Xu Fan feels she can't accept it and quits her job and runs away after the confession?

Xu Fan is so frugal and lives such a hard life. He is still a college student who has not yet graduated. Most companies in the capital have very strict job requirements. It is impossible to find a good job. Even if he does find one, it will definitely be the kind of company that treats college students as laborers. He will do a lot of work and get paid little. This will wear down Xu Fan's health.

He wanted to pay Xu Fan a higher salary so that Xu Fan would treat him better.

Xu Fan remained in this state until the second episode of "Dad at Twenty" was about to begin.

He himself was also very distressed. Every time he refused to have dinner with Fu Qingci and Fu Qingci showed a disappointed expression, his heart ached and he was very sad.

But he had to do it. The more time he spent with Fu Qingci, the more he would find out. Moreover, Xu Fan worried that the more time he spent with Fu Qingci, the more he would like him.

Finally, in the fourth week of Xu Fan's work, the director sent him a message.

Director: Dear guests, our next destination is the vast grassland. Please prepare your daily necessities and any other items you might need. The production team will send a car to pick you up the day after tomorrow. Please wait at home.

It should be a group message. Xu Fan had packed his luggage a long time ago, and this time he only needed to bring a backpack.

Fu Qingci paid Xu Fan's salary in advance, and even pretended to deduct a few thousand yuan from the 2 yuan.

Little did he know that Lin Ke had already seen through his scheme and told Xu Fan.

Xu Fan felt a warm glow inside as he looked at the more than 10,000 yuan that had been deposited into his card. Brother Fu was so thoughtful; he had deducted more than 1,000 yuan from his salary to make him feel at ease wearing those clothes.

Xu Fan had checked online these past few days and found that these clothes cost a total of 5 yuan, which was no small sum and needed to be returned to Brother Fu.

The day before the show aired, Xu Fan was still at work. When he got off work, he mustered up his courage, looked up at Fu Qingci, and said, "Brother Fu, I'm going to participate in the show. See you in a few days."

Fu Qingci was pleasantly surprised to hear this and looked at Xu Fan. Xu Fan's eyes were still bright when he looked at him, as if they were filled with starlight, just like the way Xu Fan looked at Lin Ke before.

Fu Qingci suddenly realized that she might have misunderstood Lin Ke. Xu Fan was just too strict with himself and too tired from work, which was why he was acting like this these days.

He gently patted Xu Fan's head: "Do you want me to take you home, and then take you to the show tomorrow?"

Feeling the touch on his head, Xu Fan's face flushed again, and his heart pounded unusually fast. He lowered his head and replied softly, "No need, Brother Fu. You're busy with work. I can take a taxi home by myself. You just paid me a lot of money. You don't need to take me there tomorrow either; the production crew will pick me up."

Fu Qingci was indeed busy with work. For the past month, Fu Qingci often ate with Xu Fan, serving him a lot of nutritious dishes. Xu Fan felt embarrassed to refuse and would eat them all.

So his face also gained some weight. Xu Fan's skin was fair, and under the light, the flesh on his cheeks looked like a bouncy pudding, making people want to touch and pinch it.

Fu Qingci's heart was itching, and his hands were itching too.

I really want to touch Xu Fan's face, but what if I scare him?

But he really couldn't resist, so he gritted his teeth, raised his hand and decisively pinched that cheek. Sure enough, it was soft and smooth, and felt great.

Xu Fan looked dazed after being pinched, making him appear even more adorable. Before he could react, Fu Qingci released her hand and said, "Can I pick you and Chun Chun up after the show?"

Xu Fan was about to shake his head, but then he remembered that he would be working for Brother Fu after returning from the show, so he nodded.

Goodbye, Brother Fu.

Xu Fan fled again before Fu Qingci could answer.

When Fu Qingci touched Xu Fan, he naturally felt the burning heat on his face. Xu Fan was easily embarrassed in front of him. Although Xu Fan himself might not understand it, it was enough to show that Xu Fan had feelings for him.

He wants to wait until this little fool realizes it himself, and then he'll express his feelings.

Xu Fan was still dazed after he came down. He could feel his heart beating even faster. Lin Ke had pinched his face before, but his heart wasn't beating fast at all then. He really liked Brother Fu. His face was so hot back then, it must have looked very red. His heart was beating so loudly, he must have almost been discovered by Brother Fu. Luckily, he ran away quickly.

Her mind was a mess, and her heart was in turmoil. Xu Fan shook her head vigorously, deciding to stop thinking about it and check what she needed to bring when she got back.

Xu Fan got up early the next morning, and soon the production crew's car came to pick him up. This live broadcast was different from the last one; this time they went directly to the filming location.