The Crematorium’s Scum Gong Gets to Clock Off After Being Replaced 112

Chapter 112: Titmouse 02

In that instant, Gu Xiu understood the meaning of a “chaotic small world.”

The small world he had experienced, the person he had loved, had broken through the limitations of time and space and had appeared before him once again.

And Lu Shichen, looking at his adopted son in front of him, was suddenly in a daze for a moment. He seemed unable to remember when he had last seen him. Then he couldn’t help but reflect, had he been too busy with work lately and had been too negligent in disciplining his adopted son?

Gu Xiu just stood there in a daze not far away. The rain was getting heavier, and it had made the young man’s long eyelashes dark and heavy, making him look a little pitiful.

Lu Shichen opened his mouth, then closed it again, swallowing back all his reprimands. His heart was throbbing, as if it were being pulled by something, and he couldn’t help but move forward.

“Gu Xiu?”

The second time he called out this name, there was a hint of confusion.

In the next second, Gu Xiu, as if he had turned into a whirlwind, unexpectedly pounced into his arms. His movements were skilled, and he accurately wrapped his arms around his waist.

The force of the impact was so great that it directly knocked the umbrella out of his hand.

He was completely unprepared. His heart, like an old, dusty pendulum, was hit hard and let out a long, muffled sound.

“…Gu Xiu?”

The third time he called out this name, there was a hint of softness.

The young man in his arms was warm, and his black hair was fluffy. Lu Shichen’s hand was suspended in mid-air, not knowing whether he should pat the trembling young man’s back.

After all, they had never been so intimate.

Besides, the current Gu Xiu was already 18 years old, no longer a child.

Lu Shichen was extremely uncomfortable, his whole body as stiff as a terracotta warrior statue.

In the end, he could only say, “Gu Xiu, it’s raining.”

After a while of warmth, Gu Xiu finally let go of him.

As if he couldn’t feel the cold rain that was drizzling on his face, Gu Xiu was engrossed. His black eyes were washed clear and bright. Because he was frowning in thought, a narrow fold appeared on his refreshing monolids.

His temperament and figure were not wrong, and the familiar pine and cypress scent was not wrong either. But this face…

Gu Xiu studied it carefully. The shape of his face was exactly the same as before, and the bridge of his nose was also high and straight, but the other features were slightly different, especially the pupil color, which had turned into a common dark brown among Chinese people.

“Huh…”

Gu Xiu blinked his dazed eyes and stared at the man who had turned into a stone statue until he was about to crack.

“Gu Xiu,” Lu Shichen had no choice but to put on a stern face, put away those inexplicable doubts and softness, and reprimanded him seriously.

This tone was not wrong.

But there was another problem. According to the plot setting given by the main god, their relationship seemed to be…

Thinking of this, Gu Xiu tentatively called out, “Mmm, adopted father?”

Lu Shichen immediately said seriously, “You still know I’m your adopted father?”

The identity of an adopted father was closer than that of a distant cousin-uncle. Lu Shichen was also more at ease in disciplining him. Compared to before, his fatherly air had increased, not decreased.

Gu Xiu scratched his ear and quietly retreated.

The main god timely added, 【According to the novel’s setting, you are the orphan left behind by the Lu family’s loyal old driver. Ten years ago, your father, who had raised you alone, died in an accident while protecting Lu Shichen. After that, you were treated as his own blood and were taken good care of. Unfortunately, he was busy with work and didn’t have much time to discipline you. He could only give you a huge amount of pocket money and satisfy your various willful requests. If it weren’t for his indulgence, you wouldn’t have become the profligate you are now.】

Gu Xiu’s thoughts were on another aspect. He said to himself, 【In that case, it seems normal for me to rely on him and develop feelings for him?】

Main god: 【…】

The current Gu Xiu had just turned 18. Three months ago, Lu Shichen had donated a building to send him to the top university, A University. Unfortunately, he was still a piece of mud that couldn’t be helped up. He rarely went to school, and his coursework was perfunctory.

Lu Shichen also turned a blind eye to this. For one, he couldn’t control him, and for another, the family was not short of money. But for him to go and race cars, this kind of extreme sport that could endanger his life, was something that Lu Shichen could never tolerate.

Not to mention, his biological father had died in a car accident. Because of his biological father’s protection, Lu Shichen had been spared in that car accident.

Whether it was in the first world or now, Lu Shichen seemed to be very indulgent towards him, but when it came to matters of life and death, it was a bottom line that this daddy-type gong would never let go of.

Lu Shichen picked up the umbrella that had been knocked away from the ground. His movements were hesitant for a moment, and he didn’t know where the sense of familiarity from picking up the umbrella came from.

But he didn’t think too much about it. He quickly opened the umbrella and tilted it towards Gu Xiu, covering his adopted son, who was foolishly standing in the rain.

Then he didn’t say much more and walked away.

Gu Xiu secretly glanced at the man who was walking in front of him with a sullen face. He knew this daddy-type best and could see that the other was angry.

Gu Xiu followed him step by step, thought for a moment, and cautiously tugged at his sleeve.

Lu Shichen’s footsteps paused.

Gu Xiu’s thoughts raced, and he changed to a more intimate address. “Father…”

Lu Shichen indeed turned his head to look over.

Gu Xiu was a little nervous and blinked.

Lu Shichen didn’t know why he was suddenly acting cute. Based on his understanding of this adopted son’s character, he guessed, “Did you get into some trouble again?”

But Gu Xiu just shook his head, looking very well-behaved, from the outside to the inside.

Lu Shichen was silent for a few seconds and stiffly turned his head back. This time, he kept pace with Gu Xiu, and the two of them walked shoulder to shoulder all the way to the SUV parked on the side of the road.

“Get in.”

In front of him was the passenger seat. Gu Xiu got in first, and Lu Shichen tilted the umbrella forward a little behind him, creating a safe space between himself and the car door that was not disturbed by the wind and rain outside.

When Gu Xiu had gotten into the car, he then withdrew the umbrella and covered his already rain-drenched shoulder.

The suit he was wearing was custom-made, and Gu Xiu knew it best. It couldn’t be stained with a single drop of water. This time, when he came to pick him up, it was probably ruined.

Regarding this, Lu Shichen didn’t say a word. He got in from the driver’s side, reminded Gu Xiu to fasten his seatbelt, and then started the car.

On the way, Gu Xiu glanced at him a few more times.

He was the chairman of a listed group, and his five senses were exceptionally sharp. He clearly sensed his adopted son’s wanton gaze, but he always pretended not to know, only his prominent Adam’s apple was rolling slightly.

His appearance was probably only three or four parts similar to the former Lu Shichen.

Or rather, the three “chen” sirs in the three small worlds shared a face, and there were only some differences in temperament and habits due to their identity and age.

Gu Xiu couldn’t figure it out himself and finally went to ask the main god, 【Why does the current Ninth Uncle look different from before?】

The main god did not answer and instead asked, 【Just because the name is the same, are you sure it’s him?】

Gu Xiu said without thinking, 【Mm.】

He and he, even without memories, could fall in love with each other again and again.

Now that he had all his memories, it would be strange if he couldn’t recognize him!

But his extremely certain answer made the main god fall into silence. After a long while, he finally reminded, 【Stop staring at him. If your task-taker identity is discovered again, I will forcibly log you out.】

Gu Xiu quickly withdrew his gaze and let out a small, unhappy “tch.”

The main god continued, 【Your mission in this world is to help the villain, the protagonist gong, and the protagonist shou fulfill their respective wishes.】

Gu Xiu was stunned for a moment. 【Huh? You’re asking me to go after three at once? That’s too much of a scum…】

【It’s to fulfill their wishes,】 the main god corrected, and then he had to remind him again, 【Stop staring at him. He just ran a red light by accident.】

【Tch.】 Gu Xiu was unconcerned. 【Never mind the protagonist gong and shou. Just Ninth Uncle, don’t I have to go after him to fulfill his wish? His wish might be to marry me or something. It’s just that our current relationship is a little troublesome. We’ve gone from uncle and nephew to father and son…】

As Gu Xiu thought about it, he naturally began to speak like a scum gong. 【Hey, if my villain adopted father were Mr. Jin, it would be great. Not only would he not care about this kind of identity taboo, but he would also find it very exciting.】

Main god: 【…】

As if they were telepathic, Lu Shichen, who was driving, suddenly asked, “You’ve been playing with those guys lately and haven’t been going to school?”

“Ah… I have, of course I have,” Gu Xiu skillfully laughed it off. “I just happened to have no class today. Qin Chun and the others also have to go to school usually.”

Based on Gu Xiu’s observation at the race track, Qin Chun and that unknown underling were only about twenty years old and were probably college students.

Hearing this, Lu Shichen did not suspect him and instructed like a father, “I don’t have much time to discipline you. You’re already an adult. You have to be responsible for yourself. You should go to school for the classes you should attend. You can’t think that you can rely on me to cover for you in the future…”

After about a few more minutes, they arrived at the Lu family’s villa.

Lu Shichen turned his head and saw that Gu Xiu in the passenger seat had fallen into a sweet dream at some point, looking as if he hadn’t listened to his earnest reprimand at all.

Lu Shichen had never been ignored like this in his life, and it was out of good intentions. Who knew that this child was so impervious to reason… he couldn’t help but frown, a little annoyed, and called out, “Gu Xiu.”

“Mmm, are we here?” Gu Xiu rubbed his sleepy eyes. In his half-asleep state, the man beside him perfectly overlapped with the Ninth Uncle in his memory.

Gu Xiu looked at him in a daze for a few seconds, opened the door, got out of the car, and like a sleepy beast, he hugged him again.

“…Sleepwalking?” Lu Shichen was stiff again, but when he turned his head, he saw a pair of cunning and bright eyes.

“You’re already an adult, Gu Xiu,” Lu Shichen was helpless and put on a stern face with no deterrent effect. “I’ve never even held you when you were a child. Don’t fool around.”

“Alright,” only then did Gu Xiu let go with some regret.

Lu Shichen got what he wanted, but he felt an inexplicable emptiness. He clenched his fists uncomfortably and turned around. “You can go in. I still have to go to the company. You can have dinner with Butler Tong tonight.”

The elevator to the house was just a few steps away, but Lu Shichen stood by the car, as if he were about to leave again.

After he had finished his instructions, he still stood there without moving, as if he were waiting for his suddenly clingy adopted son to respond.

Gu Xiu did not answer well and instead asked, “Father, what’s your ranking in the Lu family?”

In the novel’s setting, the relationship between the villain and his adopted son was not close, and there was very little emotional communication. This was probably the first time Gu Xiu had been concerned about his adopted father’s private affairs. Fortunately, the latter did not suspect him and even seriously gave an answer.

“The ninth,” Lu Shichen said. “So my seniority is quite high. I used to call your father brother.”

Gu Xiu said “mm.” Seeing that Lu Shichen was still not moving, his heart moved slightly. He walked to a half-step in front of him, saw his clearly rolling Adam’s apple, raised a smile, and said again, “Then, Father, can I call you Ninth Uncle in the future?”

Lu Shichen frowned and asked, “What’s the difference?”

Gu Xiu said, “Calling you uncle feels closer.”

This was not very logical, and an old-fashioned person like Lu Shichen understood it even less. After thinking for a while, he said, “I know you’ve always been thinking about your father, so I’ve never thought of overstepping my authority and replacing his position in your heart. The reason I let you call me adopted father is just to hope that you’ll be more at ease by my side. This way, those people outside won’t look down on you.”

He had accidentally adopted his usual work style, and he had spoken a little too much. He remembered that the former Gu Xiu was most impatient with this, but the current Gu Xiu was used to his way of speaking, without a hint of annoyance, only a deep nostalgia.

Gu Xiu just stood there and listened quietly. And those eyes were still staring straight at him, undisguised, making his heart inexplicably hairy.

In the end, Lu Shichen uncharacteristically moved his gaze away, and in his peripheral vision, Gu Xiu had actually taken another step forward, and the hot breath he exhaled blew on his auricle.

“But, calling you adopted father feels a little improper. It’s like… that kind of relationship.”

This was really turning black into white. An old-fashioned daddy-type would probably never have dreamed of this possibility.

Gu Xiu could see with his own eyes that the current Lu Shichen was even stiffer than when he was being hugged. He held it in for a long time before he squeezed out a sentence, “Don’t talk nonsense.”

The more uncomfortable the old-fashioned person was, the more interesting Gu Xiu found it. “So I think calling you Ninth Uncle is closer.”

Lu Shichen had no choice but to compromise. “Whatever. You can call me whatever you want.”

Gu Xiu suddenly said again, “Ninth Uncle, your tie is loose. Let me re-tie it for you.”

Although he didn’t know why his adopted son had suddenly become so considerate, Lu Shichen found that he couldn’t refuse that sweet nutty scent at all. His throat rolled, and he let out a muffled “mm.”

Gu Xiu lowered his eyes and skillfully untied the tie on the man’s chest, and then re-tied it.

“If I call you father, at a time like this…”

Gu Xiu was tying his tie while continuing the topic from before.

In the long pause, Lu Shichen frowned. Just as he was about to ask him, “What about a time like this?”

His collar tightened. Gu Xiu suddenly pulled his tie and pulled him over, and then he said in a whisper, “I’ll have a feeling of, committing a crime.”

Lu Shichen’s pupils suddenly constricted, and his breath was out of sync.

Gu Xiu smiled, let go of his tie, and took a big step back, pulling away to a proper social distance. “It’s done. Then, Ninth Uncle, you can go to the company. I’ll go back first.”

Lu Shichen: “…”

After seeing Lu Shichen off, Gu Xiu entered the villa.

Just now, he had only found the exterior of the villa a little familiar. He didn’t expect the interior to be exactly the same as the “golden house” mansion from before.

To add to his joy, the butler of the house, Butler Tong, was also an old acquaintance.

Gu Xiu’s eyes lit up, and he ordered a pile of his favorite dishes in one go.

This made Butler Tong look at him with a complicated expression and ask, “Is Chairman Lu coming back for dinner tonight?”

Gu Xiu shook his head. “He said he’s not coming back. I’m eating alone. I can finish it.”

Butler Tong did not ask any more questions and only sent a message to Lu Shichen after the meal, informing him that Young Master Gu seemed to be in a good mood today and had eaten a meal for two by himself.

When Lu Shichen was checking this message, he just happened to be caressing the tie that his adopted son had tied, and he couldn’t help but hold his breath slightly.

What could Gu Xiu be in a good mood about? It couldn’t be that he was caught by him and was escorted home from playing with racing cars. As for what happened later…

A direct gaze, a cunning and playful smile, and a heart-shaking “committing a crime” remark.

He didn’t dare to continue to think down, but he couldn’t help it. He touched his tie again.

The silky texture, like a young man’s delicate hand.