The Scum Shou's Survival Guide

Chapter 152

Li Mu's expression slightly distorted as he forcefully swallowed the words "spicy chicken."

He realized he had almost lost control of his persona, but he couldn't endure it any longer. Couldn't this guy have something normal in his mind? Was it either his infatuation with Yue Ling or disdain for him? Was he still playing a transmigration strategy game?!

He wished he could crack open that guy's head to see what on earth was inside. A crisis was approaching, and this guy remained completely unserious!

Ye Ling glanced at Li Mu's dark face, coughed awkwardly, and said, "Uh, so it's not like that..."

Li Mu coldly chuckled, tapping his fingers on the table with meaning as he looked at him, "Understand the meaning of 'presuming too much'."

Only those blind strategy targets could be deceived by this guy. Li Mu knew Ye Ling very well. This scoundrel had a thicker skin than city walls. Just as he was about to firmly reject any chance for this spicy chicken to take advantage...

Suddenly, Ye Ling revealed a forlorn and hurt expression.

Ye Ling's eyes dimmed, and he forced a smile, "Sorry."

Li Mu was taken aback. This wasn't Ye Ling's style.

Ye Ling looked at him and said gently, "Actually, I... think you resemble a friend of mine."

If Ye Ling continued shamelessly declaring his love, Li Mu would have made him doubt life. However, seeing Ye Ling's desolate expression and hearing his nostalgic words, Li Mu couldn't come up with a retort. Nervously, he said, "Oh?"

Ye Ling's eyes showed a hint of reminiscence. His tone sounded both sentimental and helpless as he continued, "He was a very good friend, like an elder brother taking care of me. He was reliable... I never had to worry when he was around. Even though he sometimes complained about me, I knew he had a warm heart and was a responsible person. He never truly abandoned me."

Li Mu became even more nervous, "Is he..."

Ye Ling quickly forced a smile, "Don't misunderstand, he's not dead. We just parted ways, and I probably won't see him again."

Li Mu looked at Ye Ling's crestfallen face. Ye Ling seemed sad, but he managed to explain with a forced smile, "He was a great friend, and if he hadn't left, he might have cared for me just like you do. I hope you don't mind what I said earlier; I was just teasing you because you seemed kind." He revealed a slightly aggrieved expression.

Li Mu felt like he had encountered a ghost. Would he really develop pity for this spicy chicken? Blame it on the spicy chicken's overly emotional words! What good friend? Pfft... Did he think a few words could erase his true nature? I take care of you because it's my duty! I'm dedicated to every host like this! Don't flatter yourself.

Although Li Mu thought so, his expression unexpectedly softened, and he said, "It's nothing."

Pausing for a moment, struggling with his gaze, he added awkwardly, "Even though you're not together anymore, I think he probably still cares about you."

After hearing this, Ye Ling fell silent for a while, looking at Li Mu fixedly.

Li Mu didn't know why he softened, but his expression became gentler. He continued, "Even though you're apart, I believe he still cares about you."

After hearing these words, Ye Ling remained silent for a long time before looking at Li Mu with determination.

Li Mu, uncertain of what he had said wrong, was suddenly taken aback when Ye Ling smiled and said, "Li Ge, you're really gentle. So... you must like me! Don't be shy, many people like me."