Translated by Purple Hair Rara of Exiled Rebels Scanlations
Standing in front of the Starbucks, the manager was stretching out his neck, anxiously looking out for Su Nuoâs return and finally managed to see Su Nuo drove back after all the trouble.
âWhy did you leave all of a sudden?â The manager got into the car, baffled.
âBecause I was busy doing the heroic work and saving someone!â Su Nuo was very proud of himself.
The manager gave him a silent look, âYou donât have to make a fake excuse if you donât want to answer.â
Why donât you say that you are going to save the planet?!
âBut itâs the truth.â Su Nuo felt unsettled, âYou have to believe me.â
âOkay okay. Now then, letâs move this car under some shade and we can start to eat.â The manager obviously didnât want to continue this story, âOtherwise, the pig trotters will be cold.â
Dafug, cold pig trotters wonât taste as tasty, as a foodie, how could I let this happen?! I must stop this!
Thus, Su Nuo decisively gave up on arguing as he hit the steering wheel before parking the car on the side of the road, and then happily received the lunch box.
The aromatic, golden brown roasted pig trotters were cut into small cubes, garnished with some chilli, cilantro and sesame seeds. Fragrant, soft but juicy, this was simply the legendary treasure one cannot buy with a thousand gold coins!
âI wonder if the storeâs chef is willing to accept apprentices.â With a stuffed mouth and bulged cheeks, Su Nuo spoke out his heart with a face full of determination.
The manager felt a headache coming on, âWhy do you keep coming up with strange ideas of becoming an apprentice any time you eat something good?!â Most people would just say they want to eat more!
âBecause itâs better to teach a man to fish than give the man fish!â Su Nuo was serious.
He really doesnât let the foodie pride downâŠ
Mr. Dai An took out a paper towel and helped him wipe his mouth without knowing whether to laugh or cry.
Since their lunchtime was occupied by the bewitching Suâs heroic moment, when the two drove back, they were already half an hour late.
âI am really sorry.â The manager sincerely apologized, âBecause NuoNuoâs body felt a bit uncomfortable, I let him sleep in the car for a while.â
What a liar, the truth was entirely because someone couldnât stop eating!
Su Nuoâs reputation and relationship among the staff was good, so naturally, everyone didnât mind at all.
Big star always comes late, that is very normal, ya.
The theme for the afternoonâs photo session was exquisite home style. Seeing how fair Su Nuoâs skin was, the designer gave him light blue home wear, which gave a very pure and lovely feeling.
âPretend to be baking.â The photographer adjusted the camera.
Su Nuo listened. He slightly lowered his head while holding a hand mixer with his right hand and displayed a focus look.
âAiya, NuoNuoâs eyelashes are so beautiful!â Several assistant girls started whispering to each other in excitement while biting the back of their hand, wanting to jump over and ravage him.
Ouyang Long leaned against the door and looked at Su Nuoâs every pose.
The intense sunlight was blocked by the kitchenâs thermal curtains, leaving only a warm ray of light casting on Su Nuoâs body. With his refined face structure, smooth white neck, and slender fingers, Ouyang Long felt that if it wasnât that day he had witnessed for himself Su Nuoâs strong appetite, he might really believe this person grew up eating flowers.
âGood job.â After taking a bunch of photos, the photographer praised Su Nuo wholeheartedly, âNuoNuo, you have made great progress recently!â
Pft, of course!
Su Nuo felt all smug inside his heart, yet his expression remained unchanged. âWhat are we going to do for the next shot?â
âI have prepared for you some bell peppers, you can cut them however you want.â The assistant handed him a kitchen knife, âThe brand name must be included, so remember not to block the logo.â
Cutting veggies is a piece of cake for a foodie like myself!
Su Nuo then swung down the knife and quickly julienned the bell pepper into thin strips skillfully.
The photographer was surprised. âYou can cut it for real?â
âItâs very simple ah.â Su Nuo thought,
This is nothing, I can even cook myself a roast chicken at home!
âDo it again, you cut them way too fast.â The photographer handed him a cucumber, âYou only need to put on a pose.â
Su Nuo felt a little regret. M
y cucumber cutting skill is also very good! My hand is so itchy!
âMove your body to the side a little and raise your hand slightly.â The photographer looked through the camera lens.
Su Nuo followed his words while thinking, maybe he should make a cucumber salad with garlic for tonight. Â There were still some leftover dumplings sister-in-law made in the fridge.
What a beautiful thought!
âSoften your look a bit.â The photographer continued guiding.
Su Nuo was so occupied with the thought of dumplings that he didnât hear it clearly. When he looked up to ask him, his hand slipped and accidentally cut his left middle finger.
The kitchen knife was brand new so within a second, Su Nuoâs finger bled like crazy.
âYaaa!â Everyone quickly went into a panic. They rushed over to his side and applied guaze onto his wound while sending others out to buy hemostatic meds.
âItâs nothing big, donât worry.â Su Nuo felt a bit guilty.
How can they not!!!
The heavenly highland flower was injured, this was simply a heart shattering story!
âAiya, it wonât stop bleeding!â As the blood seeped through layer and layer of the paper towel, the effeminate photographer became more and more nervous. He couldnât help but complain, âWhy havenât they come back with the meds yet?â
âI just received a call from them, the nearby pharmacy is currently under renovation, so they have to hit the street farther away.â Â The assistant replied.
âIf NuoNuo passes out from blood loss, who can afford to handle this responsibility?!â The photographer held up Su Nuoâs hand as if he was holding his ancestorâs, extremely worried.
Su Nuo was totally speechless. Who can lose that much blood from a tiny wound that was barely an inch on a finger?
However, no one on the scene refuted back, firstly because Su Nuoâs image of a fragile being had already deeply taken root inside everyoneâs heart. It was basically the image of someone who could be easily blown away by the wind. Secondly, that pile of blood-stained paper towels on the ground was indeed a bit too horrifying, so everyone couldnât help but start to worry that he might really faint.
It was a well known fact the people in the artistic industry tended to have a few loose screws inside their head. Therefore, Ouyang Long, the only outsider on the scene, had to step out. He took out a box of matches from his trouser pocket. It was a well crafted, custom-made gift from a hotel for VIP guests.
âGive me your hand.â Ouyang Long crouched down in front of him as he tore off the striking surface on the matchbox.
ââŠWhat?â Suno hesitated.
Ouyang Long grabbed his hand, wrapped the striking surface on his wound and then squeezed it hard.
âOuch!â Su Nuo screamed.
t/n: It was a common belief in the countryside of China that the striking surface of the matchbox can stop bleeding. However, this is not scientifically proven, because the striking surface contains red phosphorus and other chemicals which even though are non-toxic, donât really help in stopping blood. The belief became popular because back then band-aids and medical treatment wasnât easily accessible, and matchbox was very cheap, and on small wound, it does stop blood however.
The manager was startled as he thought.
What is this brutal method?! Will it leave a scar?!
Meanwhile, the staff were busy criticizing Ouyang Long for using such a rough way to treat Nuo Nuo.
What a nasty man, donât you know how to treat the delicate flower?!
Of course, this criticism was strictly a thought because Ouyang Long was their boss and no one was dumb enough to provoke him.
âIt hurts!â Su Nuo was about to explode.
âTry to endure it.â Ouyang didnât let go of his hand, âIt will stop hurting soon.â
âBut itâs still bleeding.â Su Nuo was very skeptical of how effective this out-of-date method was.
âItâll be fine soon.â Ouyang Long didnât dare to use too much strength. He was afraid he might crush the delicate slender finger.
The girls standing next to them started covering their nose and thought to themselves,
Why is this dialogue âIt hurtsâ and âEndure itâ sound a bit off?! Nuo Nuo even spoke in his nasally voice⊠Gya so moe! This is simply too sensual! Handsome and powerful director gong vs enchanting and pure model shou, they were born couple ya!
Girl A clenched her fist in excitement.
My God, how come I didnât notice such a cute CP until now!
T/n: CP = short for couple, it can be understood as ship.
Girl Bâs heart thumped like crazy,
Aiyou, hands already held, eyes already met. Guys, just kiss already!
Girl C was busy blaming herself,
They are obviously a perfect match! Why did I fantasize Qiu ZiYan with Nuo Nuo before? Gahhh! What a mistake I have made!
Of course, little Su Nuo didnât know an inch what went on the mind of those sisters. He sat on the edge of the bed and while looking down, he coincidently saw under Ouyang Longâs opened shirt collar.
This man also has defined pecs!
Too much information! The bewitching Su immediately burst into tears.
What a horrible world am I living in? Why does everyone have pecs?! I must find an opportunity to transmigrate to another world!
âItâs okay.â After a while, Ouyang Long carefully removed the striking surface and wiped the blood around Su Nuoâs fingers with a wet towel.
Aiya, look how pampering he is!
All the girls felt that this scene was especially heart soothing!
Although Su Nuo felt like his finger was almost broken, he still said thank you because as a man with qualities, how could he immediately get jealous of someone just because they had pecs? Although he really did feel a bit envious, it must never be shown!
âLetâs call it a day.â Ouyang Long said, âThe setting wonât change much, we will continue tomorrow.â
The girls silently screamed inside, this sceneâŠ.This was clearly a gong feeling sorry for his wounded little shou!
As a result, Su Nuo and Ouyang Long were unknowingly shipped into a couple!
In the evening, a brand new serialization appeared on some websiteâs novel library â ăLove in Troubled Times, the Black Bellied Royal Loves Money Boyă. This was definitely the joint work of those girls in the photography group!
During the wartime, Su Nuo Nuo, the eldest son of the lord of Southwest, was betrayed by the a treacherous court official and had to run away to the imperial capital. However, fate and luck werenât on his side, because not only was his money bag stolen by a thief, he also got sold by the human traffickers to a male brothel!
t/n: Nuo in Su Nuo(çș±èĄŁ) means obedient, Nuo in Su Nuo Nuo(è糯糯) means glutinous sticky rice. Same pronunciation, different character.
It was beyond tragedy!
The moment the madam of the brothel saw his unrivalled beauty, she was completely over the moon. She quickly put up a sign to summon all the rich sons and royalty across the capital. She even sent her people out to find the capitals most famous tailor to make a crimson translucent silk robe in order to adorn his soft and fair skin.
It was a really seducing picture!
âI only sell my body, not my skill!â Su Nuo Nuo picked the scissors and pointed at his throat, sobbed, âOr else I will kill myself!â
The madam was overjoyed, âRest assured, I will never force you to sell your skill!â
âReally?â Su Nuo Nuo hesitated as he felt that everything seemed to go a bit too smoothly. He quickly rethought everything and suddenly panicked. âNo, no! I stated it wrong! I meant I will only sell my skill!â
âOh?â The madam sneered at him as she clapped her hand and within a second, a few naked burly men came in. In their hands was a branding iron, a bamboo slab, a leather whip and a feather duster. They even brought in a wolfdog. Su Nuo Nuoâs beautiful face immediately lost color, his eyes rolled back as he quickly fainted.
Such a delicate beauty that everyone couldnât help but fall in love with at first sight.
âSweetheart, listen and spread your legs for me, your lord, and let me taste your beautiful chrysanthemum!â Ouyang-wangye smirked wickedly as he gently tore off Su Nuo Nuoâs silk robe.
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Eh, wait a minute. Something is lacking here. How come the scene jumps from fainting to the lordâs bed? Where is the logic?!
Su Nuo was so confused, he clicked back to the previous page to find the missing paragraph.
Reality was that full of a dogs blood. The forum where the girls published their work was coincidentally the website where the model Su often visited. Since this forum wasnât just about daily entertainment, it also had household affairs, celebrity scandals, and even webnovels. It was a very lively forum.
So when Su Nuo saw this latest serialization, he decisively clicked on it and read it obsessively.