DSF Chapter 135

Moments Update:

【Overnight Rich Sun Tianjiao: Two more endorsements worth hundreds of thousands, had a pleasant chat with Kura’s Mr. Bian and Mr. Chen, this year’s performance has completed at least a quarter, one step closer to buying a house in full! Zero, keep up the good work!】(Blocked Bian Shu, Chen Jiang)

With two endorsement deals secured, Sun Tianjiao’s bank account got a bit fuller.

He had a little quirk; occasionally, he liked to show off a bit. He knew it wasn’t good, but he allowed himself some flaws.

Living perfectly was too exhausting.

Anyway, at this moment, he was so happy that his tail was wagging.

After posting on Moments, Sun Tianjiao checked for any typos and happily went to the cafeteria to drink shrimp and winter melon soup.

As he sipped, he casually scrolled through Moments.

There must be over a hundred likes, right?

There must be dozens of comments, right?

However, an hour and a half passed, zero likes, zero comments.

Sun Tianjiao: “….”

Sun Tianjiao muttered to himself, “Ah, it seems my excellence is too intimidating for Moments. Not good.”

Xu Rui passed by, puzzled, “Manager, haven’t finished eating yet?”

Sun Tianjiao reluctantly pocketed his phone, carried his tray to the recycling area, and said listlessly, “Finished.”

Xu Rui shrugged, wiped his mouth, and returned to the training room.

As soon as he got back, he heard the captain and others chatting.

Song Tang: “Manager’s feeling down again.”

Yan Yibing lazily leaned back in his chair, swaying it back and forth while earnestly educating the team members, “I said, why don’t you cooperate with him a bit? Ah Jiao has been working hard for the team for so many years.”

Song Tang looked speechless. “Captain, you didn’t comment either?”

Yan Yibing sat up straight innocently. “My comments wouldn’t have any effect. With my family being so wealthy, what do I envy him for?”

Song Tang: “….”

Xu Rui: “….”

Sun Tianjiao rinsed his mouth and strolled over, only catching the tail end of the conversation. Curiously, he asked, “What are you guys talking about?”

Song Tang: “The captain said he’s enthusiastic about business and voluntarily agreed to do an additional 30 hours of livestreaming.”

Xu Rui nodded. “I heard that too.”

Fu Haifeng: “Ahem.”

Yan Yibing gave him a sideways glance, saying with a hint of sarcasm, “Do you believe it?”

Sun Tianjiao blinked, looking serious, “I do.”

Yan Yibing: “You know, choosing to believe only what you want to believe is a foolish behavior.”

Sun Tianjiao nodded. “I’m foolish, so starting from tomorrow, I’ll do 30 hours of livestreaming to promote two endorsements. Mainly focusing on Kura. Mr. Bian’s more considerate than Chen Jiang, who’s too stingy.”

Yan Yibing: “Heh.”

Sun Tianjiao snorted, turned around with his hands behind his back, and walked away, singing the off-tune “Little Apple.” His bean shoes made a clattering sound on the floor.

At midnight, his ‘devastated’ Moments finally got a reaction.

Tang Keqing: “Sun Tianjiao, is your company cooperating with Bian’s?”

Sun Tianjiao was summarizing the team’s management stage and stared at the name for a long time. Then, he scrolled through past chat records, only to find a bunch of holiday greetings. He had to click into this person’s Moments and took quite a while to match the name with the face.

His college classmate, with whom he had an average relationship, had gone abroad after graduation and hadn’t been seen since.

Sun Tianjiao: “Huh?”

Tang Keqing: “I see the post you just made on your Moments.”

Chatting about Moments?

He wasn’t tired at all!

Sun Tianjiao: “Hahaha, yeah, it’s a small collaboration worth millions. I had a meeting with them on behalf of the company, and it went quite smoothly.”

Tang Keqing: “What a coincidence, Bian Shu is my schoolmate. When I saw your post, I thought the world had gone crazy.”

Sun Tianjiao thought to himself, “Your schoolmate isn’t me?”

Tang Keqing quickly followed up with another sentence—

“Oh, I didn’t make it clear. I meant my schoolmate from the United States.”

Sun Tianjiao: “….”

He didn’t have much to say.

Because he wasn’t interested in classmates, he was more interested in his two million-dollar projects.

Tang Keqing: “Are you close to Bian Shu?”

Sun Tianjiao wasn’t interested in chatting anymore before finishing his summary.

He sighed and typed listlessly.

Regular business relationships and

He paused, his vanity unwilling to settle, and he almost crossed the bottom line of [truthfulness].

He quickly deleted those words.

Sun Tianjiao: “Ah, we’re good buddies, after all, we’re about the same age, we have plenty of common topics, quite compatible.”

Tang Keqing said meaningfully, “What a coincidence.”

Sun Tianjiao frowned, thinking, “What’s so coincidental about this? Are you also good buddies with Bian Shu?”

Tang Keqing: “Oh, I forgot to ask you, the instructor organized a gathering for our university classmates in Magic City this weekend. You have to come.”

Sun Tianjiao raised an eyebrow. “When is it?”

Tang Keqing: “It was last week, about ten people, more or less confirmed. Many classmates couldn’t come back from abroad.”

Sun Tianjiao sneered.

He hadn’t heard a word about the class reunion organized last week.

But it was normal. He didn’t have a good relationship with his university classmates.

In university, he always held the top spot in his grade, earning tens of thousands in national scholarships every year.

But he never participated in group activities, class events, or club activities.

In the eyes of most classmates, he was antisocial, difficult to get along with, only focused on studying, and didn’t understand the importance of networking.

Even the instructor had some complaints about him because he never cooperated with team-building activities.

But maintaining academic performance was not easy for him, especially in a place like F University, where talent was abundant, and he needed the highest scholarship amount.

To be better than others, he had to spend more time.

After graduation, most people chose to study abroad or pursue further education, but he stayed in Magic City to work.

This further distanced him from his classmates. While others were discussing poetry and big events in foreign countries, he was already immersed in the smell of money.

He wasn’t particularly eager to see them, so it was just as well that he wasn’t invited to the class reunion.

He was about to refuse, but Tang Keqing added another paragraph.

Tang Keqing: “Do you know the class monitor? He went to the Big Four. It’s said that he got second-year treatment as soon as he entered, very impressive. And there’s Xiao sui, he’s at Google now. From economics to programmer, everything went smoothly for him, I admire him. Mengmeng is preparing to apply for a JD in law from a TOP14 school. It seems like the tuition is a million per year, she already has three degrees in her hand, but anyway, her family is wealthy, so she can study as much as she wants. The three of them rarely come back to China, and the instructor also called a few classmates who are still in Magic City. Let’s have a meal together. I thought since you’re also here, I’d ask you.”

Sun Tianjiao sneered and rolled his eyes silently.

The post-graduation class reunion was no different from a battlefield.

Five years after graduation, everyone’s development varied greatly, and he only heard about other people’s current situations from Tang Keqing today.

Tang Keqing’s academic background was actually quite high, but her major wasn’t advantageous. In the job market, programmers, law students, and master’s degree holders in economics probably had an advantage.

But she was unwilling to be overshadowed by others, always looking for someone who could make her feel superior.

Sun Tianjiao, who had the best academic performance in college but only had a bachelor’s degree, was the most suitable candidate.

Kind of boring.

But.

Sun Tianjiao smirked knowingly. They probably didn’t understand how hot the esports industry was now. As the manager of a top-tier team, his commission was quite substantial.

Sun Tianjiao: “Oh, a class reunion? Why didn’t you tell me earlier? I’ll definitely come. Quickly send me the address.”

Tang Keqing: “It’s at Bian Shu’s Shengqi Restaurant. But unfortunately, we couldn’t book a private room, so now we have to make do with three tables. How about you go talk to Bian Shu and see if he can help reserve one?”

Sun Tianjiao’s mouth twitched, feeling sour inside.

How many industries did the Bian family have? They even owned a restaurant. Were they leaving any room for ordinary people to live?

Sun Tianjiao: “I think using three tables is fine. Oh, your request puts me in a difficult position. Since we’re buddies, I definitely can’t cause any trouble for others. Plus, it’s almost the weekend, too rushed.”

He and Bian Shu were nothing more than acquaintances!

They weren’t close at all. Not to mention occupying a private room, he didn’t even feel comfortable asking for a free plate of melon seeds.

Tang Keqing sent a smiling emoji and didn’t say anything else.

That smile seemed meaningful, making Sun Tianjiao feel uneasy.

The class reunion was scheduled for Saturday evening at 7 o’clock.

Shengqi Restaurant was located in the city center, with exquisite decoration and high prices. It catered to high-end consumers, perfect for successful people who valued appearances to be taken advantage of.

When Sun Tianjiao rushed over after work, his somewhat unfamiliar and greasy classmates were already chatting enthusiastically.

Tang Keqing covered her lips and smiled, her eyes excitedly darting around. “Did you guys expect it? Sun Tianjiao is still the same as before, really good at boasting, sensitive, and funny. I’m speechless.”

Liu Sui sighed and shook his head. “Did you guys see his social media post? Didn’t he notice that nobody wants to interact with him? What does a couple of million endorsements have to do with him? He’s just a wage earner, like who doesn’t know about office politics.”

Kan Mengmeng sighed. “I think we should understand Sun Tianjiao. After all, he used to be the best student in our class, but because of his average family background, he couldn’t study abroad. Now he’s just so-so. He must have a strong sense of self-esteem, always showing off whatever he lacks.”

The instructor cleared his throat. “Keqing, why did you call him here?”

Tang Keqing: “He said he’s buddies with the boss of Shengqi Restaurant. I wanted him to help reserve a private room, but, hehe, I didn’t expect he was just boasting about it.”

Liu Sui was curious. “Oh, who’s the boss of Shengqi?”

Tang Keqing pursed her lips and said naturally, “Oh, my University of Pennsylvania alumni. We met at a Thanksgiving event before. His family has more than just Shengqi Restaurant. Think about it, he’s the same age as us, no work experience, and got a full scholarship to Wharton School of Business directly. What a concept.”

After Tang Keqing finished speaking, she winked ambiguously.

Liu Sui: “Haha, he has a company to inherit at home.”

Tang Keqing curled her lips. “More than one company.”

Liu Sui teased, “Hey, you’re already so close to the water’s edge, why not go for the moon? What a great opportunity.”

Tang Keqing pretended to sigh. “I was naive back then, I never thought about it, and he even took the initiative to carve the turkey for me, but I didn’t even ask for his WeChat.”

Liu Sui: “He must like you if he took the initiative to carve the turkey for you. You’re really clueless.”

Tang Keqing: “Oh, come on, that was five years ago, he probably forgot who I am.”

Sun Tianjiao leaned against a pillar in the lobby, listening and feeling nauseous.

He felt like he had just watched an episode of “Empresses in the Palace.”

Too glaring.

He couldn’t attend such alumni gatherings in the future; he was afraid of being infected.

A little vanity was harmless, but if he got infected with narcissism, he’d be beyond help.

And besides, Bian Shu already had a girlfriend.

If Bian Shu’s girlfriend heard Tang Keqing fantasizing about her boyfriend here, she’d definitely feel disgusted.

Tang Keqing was still chatting away, “I do regret a bit. If I had known his family was so wealthy, I—”

Sun Tianjiao swiftly slipped out from behind the pillar, causing Tang Keqing to choke on her words instantly.

Sun Tianjiao’s face was beaming with a radiant smile. His gaze roamed around the three combined dining tables for a moment, then he suddenly strode over, clasping Liu Sui’s hand with slight excitement. “Instructor! It’s been five years, hasn’t it? Oh, you still look so young and friendly, taking good care of yourself.”

Liu Sui’s face turned pale, and his teeth creaked.

He had one fatal flaw—he looked old. Back in college, he had even been called grandpa by kids a few years younger than him.

He didn’t believe that Sun Tianjiao genuinely couldn’t recognize him; after all, he was slightly younger than the actual instructor. But this remark was extremely insulting, and he couldn’t figure out how to retort for a moment.

The instructor awkwardly patted Sun Tianjiao on the back. “I’m right here, and this is Liu Sui.”

Sun Tianjiao, like a crazy character from Zootopia, slowly raised his eyebrows, opened his mouth, and remained in a state of disbelief for a while. Only then did he turn back and shake hands with the instructor.

“It’s been five years, hasn’t it? Oh, you still look so young and kind, well-preserved!”

The instructor: “….”

Did you fucking rehearse your lines in advance?

Tang Keqing made room for Sun Tianjiao, smiling, “You’re late, you have to take a penalty drink first.”

Kan Mengmeng chimed in, “Exactly, just now Keqing said you were buddies with the boss of Shengqi Restaurant. We were counting on you to help arrange a private room. The instructor is here, and you’re really going to let him eat in the lobby?”

Sun Tianjiao frowned slightly. “Oh dear.”

He was too relentless.

He knew these people wanted to stage a scene of humiliation right then and there, making it difficult for him to show his face.

But!

He didn’t care at all!

As long as he insisted on not causing trouble for his friends, could anyone prove that he had a bad relationship with Bian Shu?

Could they?

The lobby manager, in a smart suit, smiled gracefully, his voice rich and clear. “Mr. Bian, the private room is ready for you. Please follow me.”

As the door opened, Bian Shu led a few business partners in from outside, wearing a faint smile on his face, and he was listening to someone speak with a slight tilt of his ear.

Sun Tianjiao faced a sudden blow, and the smug expression on his face slowly froze.

His messy bangs fluttered in the wind, making him seem like he was being held by the unmentionable hand of God by his very roots.

Instant karma struck so swiftly, catching him off guard.

Excitedly, Tang Keqing patted his shoulder. “Hey, isn’t that Bian Shu? Sun Tianjiao, that’s Bian Shu! Hurry up and go say hello!”

Sun Tianjiao’s mouth twitched, feeling as if his breath was caught in his chest. “No need, he’s here for business, I shouldn’t disturb him.”

Tang Keqing: “Come on, just go say hi, you guys are so close!”

Sun Tianjiao wished he could build a soundproof barrier between Bian Shu and Tang Keqing.

Or better yet, without any trouble, just push him into the shark tank to liven up the reunion.

The lobby was relatively quiet, so Tang Keqing’s voice caught Bian Shu’s attention.

Bian Shu stopped his conversation with the people around him and glanced over, pausing slightly after sweeping his gaze.

Sun Tianjiao?

His eyes flickered, and after a few seconds, he turned to the lobby manager and instructed, “Take them upstairs first. I see a friend; I’ll go say hello.”

After giving the instructions, Bian Shu walked over to Sun Tianjiao’s direction.

Sun Tianjiao’s heart almost leaped out of his throat.

This was it, he had completely exposed himself with just one sentence!

Help!

If he had known he would crash and burn, he wouldn’t have bragged!

Tang Keqing was enthusiastically waving at Bian Shu.

“Bian Shu, long time no see. Do you remember me?”

Bian Shu had originally come for Sun Tianjiao, but Tang Keqing interrupted, so he had to turn his gaze first, slightly furrowing his brow. “Who are you?”

Tang Keqing: “….”

She couldn’t keep a straight face; after all, just a moment ago, some classmates speculated that Bian Shu used to have a crush on her.

One wouldn’t forget someone they once liked.

Tang Keqing forced a smile. “We’re alumni, remember? We sat at the same table during the Thanksgiving event. Don’t you remember?”

Bian Shu was blunt. “I don’t.”

Tang Keqing’s lip twitched.

Since he couldn’t hide anymore, Sun Tianjiao hurried over and affectionately draped his arm over Bian Shu’s shoulder, his eyes shining like two obsidian stones. “Why are you here too? I was just saying we should have a meal together one of these days.”

Seizing the opportunity with his back to his classmates, Sun Tianjiao sent a pleading look over.

Bian Shu’s gaze lingered on Sun Tianjiao’s face for a few seconds, then shifted to the slender white fingers resting on his shoulder, raising his eyebrows slightly.

Sun Tianjiao was shorter than him, so it took some effort to drape his arm around him. In order to show closeness, he even tightened his grip, risking his life.

Bian Shu’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly as he asked, “Are you treating me?”

“Ah?” Sun Tianjiao paused, loosening his grip on Bian Shu’s shoulder slightly. “Y-Yes, I have to treat you. Last time, you treated me to a game of golf.”

Bian Shu went along with it. “Alright, I remember. I’m free next week in the evenings.”

Sun Tianjiao: “….”

What kind of bizarre turn of events is this?

He actually made a dinner date with Bian Shu!

Bian Shu lifted his chin slightly and asked, “Are all of these your—”

Sun Tianjiao interrupted, “Oh, they’re all my college classmates and our instructor. We’re here for a dinner gathering today.”

Bian Shu glanced at the three sad tables put together, furrowing his brow. “Why not go to a private room?”

Tang Keqing quickly explained, “There are none available! We didn’t reserve one. We heard you and Tianjiao are buddies, so we were hoping he could ask you.”

Sun Tianjiao: “No, no, no.”

Bian Shu raised his hand to summon a waiter, speaking gently, “Is there still a large private room available?”

The waiter shook his head. “Mr. Bian, there aren’t any left. Private rooms need to be reserved a month in advance. I’m not sure if these are your friends, but we’ve done our best to accommodate them. Unfortunately, there are no private rooms available.”

Bian Shu nodded silently, pondering for a moment.

Sun Tianjiao immediately spoke up, “It’s fine to eat in the lobby. You don’t need to worry about a private room. You should go attend to your business!”

A hint of regret flashed in Bian Shu’s eyes. Suddenly, he raised his hand and tapped the fingertip of the hand resting on his shoulder.

“Next time, let me know in advance, and I’ll arrange it for you.”

The moment their hands touched, a comfortable warmth spread between them.

Sun Tianjiao was stunned.

Sun Tianjiao was moved.

He was on the verge of tears.

Was Bian Shu a bodhisattva?

Not only did he notice his embarrassment, but he also discreetly helped him out, giving him face in front of their classmates.

This level of perceptiveness, this level of thoughtfulness, if he were a girl, he’d definitely make mistakes!

Bian Shu kept all his attention on Sun Tianjiao, basically ignoring the other classmates.

He softly said, “I have something to attend to.”

Sun Tianjiao nodded like a chicken pecking at rice. “Mm, mm, mm, go ahead and take care of your business.”

Bian Shu asked, “Who’s treating today?”

Sun Tianjiao replied, “It’s a class gathering, so it’s split evenly, right?” He looked at Tang Keqing.

Tang Keqing hesitated for a moment, then quickly nodded. “Y-Yes, yes.”

Bian Shu’s eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze deep. “Alright, after you finish splitting the bill, let me know. I’ll reimburse you for your share.”

Sun Tianjiao: !!!

Bian Shu’s words seemed like a joke, but they sounded so sincere.

In any case, this sentence undoubtedly showcased the intimacy between them.

Sun Tianjiao’s impulsive boasting had been definitively settled by the master.

He truly was a bodhisattva!

From now on, he would hang a photo of Bian Shu next to his god of wealth.

He wouldn’t care if Bian Shu demanded a high price again. He would go through fire and water for Bian Shu, heart and soul.

Tang Keqing’s eyes behind her invisible glasses were about to pop out. She had no doubt that if Sun Tianjiao had said he was treating earlier, their meal today would have been on the house.

Bian Shu seemed oblivious to the subtle atmosphere. He gently withdrew his left hand, which had been resting on Sun Tianjiao’s fingertip, stretched his arm, and revealed his watch from under his suit sleeve, checking the time.

It was half past seven.

He then said to Sun Tianjiao, “It’s not easy to get a taxi at this hour. If you’ll be eating for a while, wait for me. I’ll give you a ride home.”

Even though Sun Tianjiao was a man, he was feeling warm and fuzzy at the moment.

He was willing to invite the god of wealth out, take Bian Shu home, and worship them both morning and night, accompanying Bian Shu as he ascended to become a god.

“I—”

“Enjoy your meal. I won’t disturb you any longer.”

Without lingering, Bian Shu just exchanged a few words and hurriedly went upstairs.

Sun Tianjiao watched Bian Shu’s departing figure, feeling a bit dazed.

Just who was Bian Shu’s girlfriend?

Damn, so enviable!

Tang Keqing’s smile was rather stiff as she whispered, “Heh heh, turns out Bian Shu really is your buddy.”

The fun of this class reunion instantly dissipated.

Originally, Sun Tianjiao didn’t have much to say to them, and he couldn’t even eat in front of them.

During the meal, they mostly talked about their recent developments.

For the older instructor, the esports industry was a completely unfamiliar field, and he didn’t pay it much attention.

However, those classmates who had obtained high degrees abroad and were about to enter foreign companies received praise from the instructor, leaving him amazed.

“Not bad, not bad. Your class has really developed well. Previous classes didn’t have as many outstanding talents as you do. Look, you have graduates from Penn, NYU, Columbia, oh, and the domestic students are also very impressive. The postgraduates from our F University are highly regarded.”

Sun Tianjiao was still immersed in the unexpected emotion from earlier and had no interest in listening to what others were saying.

The dinner wasted a good two and a half hours, and it was only because Shengqi Restaurant was closing that they had to leave.

Everyone was reluctant, embracing each other and making plans to meet again.

Sun Tianjiao, on the other hand, lowered his head and carefully sent a WeChat message to Bian Shu.

【Bian Shu, are you done? We’re finished, so we’re heading back now. Thanks for today.】

Soon, Bian Shu replied.

【I’m done. Waiting for you.】

Sun Tianjiao’s heart skipped a beat.

Damn.

If he didn’t know that Bian Shu was always kind and gentle, he would have thought that the two of them were about to develop an intimate relationship.

Thank you for reading!