Shock! The male protagonist has turned dark again, the host should pamper him

Lin Jianshen took Xu Muzhe to a restaurant that caters exclusively to the wealthy. The place was extremely luxurious, and even a very ordinary cabbage cost nearly a hundred yuan.

Xu Muzhe glanced at the menu and frowned slightly.

From the moment Lin Jianshen entered the restaurant, he propped his chin on his hand and observed Xu Muzhe.

After seeing the change in Xu Muzhe's expression, he smiled and curled his lips.

"I'm here to treat you."

Xu Muzhe looked up at Lin Jianshen and said in a neutral tone, "It's your birthday today, so it's only right that I treat you to a meal."

"No way, I asked you to come eat with me, so I'll treat you." Lin Jianshen said, "Order whatever you like, I eat here often, they give me a discount."

Lin Jianshen was lying to Xu Muzhe. He didn't like eating out alone, and there was no such thing as a discount.

Xu Muzhe wasn't picky about food, so he casually ordered two dishes and then turned the menu towards Lin Jianshen.

Lin Jianshen casually flipped through the menu and added several more dishes.

“Your father must have treated you quite well,” Xu Muzhe suddenly said.

Lin Jianshen raised an eyebrow. "Why do you say that?"

"Your spending habits show that you must be very pampered."

These words struck a nerve with Lin Jianshen, who gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Yes.

A person with no blood relation to him can dote on him like his own son, while his biological parents treat him like air and have been treated coldly ever since he can remember.

He wanted to please his parents, but he could never be as likable as Lin Yi'an.

So he didn't argue with Lin Yi'an; he chose to remain silent and be a sensible child.

But that's also wrong.

Even...

Lin Jianshen glanced at Xu Muzhe, his hatred deepening.

That's it, he will no longer have any expectations of these people.

Lin Jianshen lowered his head and played with his knife, saying casually, "Yes, he's the best person to me."

Xu Muzhe was about to say something when his phone, which was on the table, suddenly vibrated, interrupting him.

"Excuse me, I need to reply to a message first."

Lin Jianshen nodded slightly.

Xu Muzhe had just sent the message when Lin Yi'an eagerly called back with a voice message.

Xu Muzhe didn't want to talk to him on the phone, so he hung up. But Lin Yi'an called back, which made Xu Muzhe feel a little irritated.

"Answer the call if it's important," Lin Jianshen said with a half-smile.

Xu Muzhe hesitated for a moment, then simply turned off his phone.

Then, Lin Jianshen gave an apologetic smile, "It seems you really will have to be the one to invite him."

Lin Jianshen looked somewhat surprised when he saw Xu Muzhe hang up on Lin Yi'an without any hesitation.

How is this going?

Why is Xu Muzhe so cold to Lin Yi'an? Did they have a fight?

Lin Jianshen pursed his lips and asked tentatively, "Who called you? They seemed to be in a hurry."

"My lover's younger brother."

Lin Jianshen's heart skipped a beat. "Lover? The man in the photo in your bedroom?"

"Yes," Xu Muzhe readily admitted.

[Warning: Darkening value -3%, current target's darkening value is 95%]

Lin Jianshen held his breath. "Can you tell me about his story?"

Xu Muzhe looked as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, and finally sighed and shook his head.

"This is not the right occasion."

Lin Jianshen was getting anxious; he had a feeling that Xu Muzhe was hiding something from him.

Why is it that even though he "died," Xu Muzhe hasn't gotten together with Lin Yi'an yet?

Why admit their relationship? If she really still likes Lin Yi'an, isn't she afraid that if it gets back to Lin Yi'an, it will make it impossible for them to ever be together again?

What exactly does Xu Muzhe want to do?

Lin Jianshen's thoughts were in turmoil, and he blurted out, "Then what kind of occasion is this? Why are you willing to spend my birthday with me? Are you treating me as a substitute for him?"

Xu Muzhe paused for a moment, then looked at him with a complicated expression.

Lin Jianshen continued, "I saw those photos in your bedroom, and they really do look a lot like him. I can't help but think that way."

Xu Muzhe pondered for a moment, then suddenly stood up.

"I'm sorry, I didn't think things through and caused you to misunderstand. I won't treat you as a substitute anymore. I'm sorry I can't celebrate your birthday with you today."

[Ah! Host, you let it slip!]

“I did it on purpose,” Xu Muzhe said calmly.

You're going to expose yourself.

"It will be exposed sooner or later."

Lin Jianshen hadn't expected Xu Muzhe's reaction, and he stood up as well, "But you already promised me, and now you're leaving?"

[Host, it seems he hasn't noticed. The little strategist in this world doesn't seem very bright.]

"He was just blinded by revenge."

System: [...] Please continue to pamper me.

"I'm sorry, today really isn't a good day..."

Before Xu Muzhe could finish speaking, a voice that both of them recognized rang out.

"Brother Mu Zhe, you really were here!"

Lin Jianshen's body stiffened, and his breathing gradually became rapid.

It is Lin Yi'an.

What is he doing here?

Are they coming to steal the person he loves again?

Lin Jianshen was once again plunged into the dark memories of the past, completely forgetting that he was no longer Lin Jianshen, but Shen Duanchen, who had no relation to the Lin family.

At that moment, a warm, large hand gently patted his back.

"What's wrong?" Xu Muzhe asked gently. "Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

Lin Jianshen opened his lips, but couldn't utter a single word.

"Brother Mu Zhe, what are you doing eating here? Who is he...?"

Lin Yi'an ran up to them, and when she saw Lin Jianshen's face clearly, her eyes widened suddenly.

"How...how are you still alive...alive..."

Lin Yi'an looked as if he had seen a ghost; his face was deathly pale, and his body was trembling uncontrollably.