After the soul swap, I became stronger (7): You are so kind that you even helped me come out?

What was happening with the Wang family, Si Qi didn’t pay much attention to.

If he truly wanted to prove his identity and reclaim the position of the Wang family’s heir, he could easily have a hundred ways to achieve that goal.

But just like he told Xiu Xiu before, there was no need.

Xiu Xiu showed Si Qi the conversation between the Wang couple, but Si Qi remained unfazed and didn’t react at all. He simply said that such trivial matters didn’t need to be addressed, as he had more important things to attend to.

When Xiu Xiu heard this, he thought Si Qi was really going to do something terrible, so he didn’t have the mind to care about these two clowns, his little face tense with some anxiety.

Looking back, Si Qi was busy with something, Xiu Xiu: […………]

Wasn’t it just an online romance with the Lord God?

The Lord God was still blushing and flustered by his ten-year-younger master, showing none of the demeanor of a business elite.

Always adhering to the principle that the master was the best in the world, as soon as the master said anything, Xiu Xiu immediately changed his strategy, no longer rushing to monitor the Wang family’s situation, and wholeheartedly helped the master with dating.

[Master, today’s Lord God is very handsome~]

[Master, the Lord God specially wore the tie clip that you think looks great, but he was too shy to take a photo for you. Clever Xiu Xiu has already recorded the scene for you!]

[Master, the Lord God intends to meet at the golf club today, hoping to run into you! Ah, too bad you have work to do today…]

Si Qi put down the document in his hand and, listening to Xiu Xiu’s incessant rambling all day, said with a wry smile, [When did you become a dating assistant system?]

Xiu Xiu adjusted his two fingers on both hands, feeling a bit shy, and said, [But Xiu Xiu can only help the master with these things…]

During this period, Si Qi’s life had been getting better and better.

Originally, the terrible impression left by the “Child of the World” was gradually forgotten after Si Qi arrived. It slowly turned into “I heard there’s a student in the top class who’s really handsome, has excellent grades, and is easy to get along with,” or “The spot for the city-level competition was originally for the class president, but since the class president’s grades dropped, it was given to the top student, Si Qi,” or even now, “The class president has been messing up a lot of things lately, so the teachers handed over the work to Si Qi, and he actually did it better than the class president!”

Before anyone realized it, discussions about Si Qi in the school became increasingly frequent, subtly trending towards the way things were with the former student council president.

In fact, today’s Si Qi was just like the previous student council president; whether it was his demeanor, grades, or popularity, they were among the top in the entire school.

It was just that he was a sponsored student, his family conditions were not that good.

But there were indeed people in the world whose charisma was so great that everyone fought to befriend them, completely disregarding their family background.

Who cares if a celebrity comes from a wealthy family or has a fortune? It’s because the celebrity is likable that they are so widely adored.

Si Qi was now like a campus star at school.

Moreover, compared to the student council president who had to be mindful of their image in everything they did, the current Si Qi had completely broken free from those constraints. He joked, laughed, and played around, and when conversing with others, he no longer had to worry about whether their family had any grievances with the Wang family. It was an indescribable sense of ease and freedom.

On the other hand, the Child of the World over there, in order to familiarize himself with the complex interpersonal relationships within the family, had been scheming against everyone except himself, constantly thinking about how to vie for power and gain more. Unbeknownst to him, his status in school had plummeted, even becoming dim and unremarkable.

“Why do I feel like the president has changed so much recently…”

“Yeah, I also find it a bit strange. He always hunches over and has bad posture, not as good-looking as before.”

“His grades have dropped, and the teacher even said he’s messing up things in the student council.”

“The few people who used to hang out with him often have also drifted apart.”

“Hey, I’m really disappointed.”

Standing at the corner, the Son of the World, who inadvertently overheard this conversation, froze, almost unable to maintain the smile on his face.

The vice monitor who was holding his arm also heard this conversation and had a somewhat strange expression.

She didn’t know if it was the saying “familiarity breeds contempt,” “the beauty that distance brings”, or some other reason.

The student council president, whom she had always secretly admired deeply, since he took the initiative to confess to her, they became a couple. The once brilliant aura around him had gradually dimmed, and occasionally, it even gave her the illusion that he wasn’t that great after all.

Now, whenever she heard people around her discussing behind her back, the vice monitor felt even more uncomfortable and forced a smile at her boyfriend, saying, “Don’t take it to heart. I know you’ve been busy with things at home lately.”

The Child of the World paused for a moment, nodded, and said, “Yeah, I didn’t take it to heart. The family is indeed very busy. My dad said he wants to hand over a company to me to practice on. I’ve been busy lately learning those business-related things, so I haven’t had time to review my homework.”

As he spoke, it seemed he felt quite proud of himself for being able to manage a company and handle business matters at such a young age, a hint of smugness appearing on his face.

The vice monitor forced a smile and thought to herself, what kind of family would let their child, who was in the crucial third year of high school, go to a company to “practice”? Wasn’t this just ridiculous?

And this person who was eager to join the company, his family wasn’t in trouble, so why was he so impatient to get a job here? What was he trying to do? What scheme did he have in mind?

Not wanting to think badly of his former idol, the vice monitor could only pretend she hadn’t heard anything and persuaded him with kind words: “Family matters are certainly important, but you can’t give up on your studies. Look at Si Qi from the next class, he ranked first in the last monthly exam, and wherever he goes, people greet him. The teachers really like him too…”

The vice monitor originally just wanted to use Si Qi’s presence to motivate her boyfriend, but unexpectedly, when he heard the name Si Qi, his body stiffened, and his face turned even more unpleasant.

The vice monitor clearly didn’t expect her words to have such an effect. Seeing her usually easy going boyfriend show a look of apprehension, she didn’t know whether to feel gratified or disappointed.

How could she know that what the Child of the World feared the most right now was exactly this kind of talk?

He was so busy with family matters that he was at his wit’s end, always on guard against others seeing through his identity. Whether it was networking, work, or social etiquette, everything was something he had never encountered before. He was studying desperately every minute and every second, and had to pretend to be at ease, making his days incredibly torturous.

That was one thing, but he also had to watch out for that ticking time bomb, Wang Jiu, and when it would explode. Every day was spent on edge, never at peace.

Clearly, he had already obtained what he once longed for the most, but the child of the world found that he wasn’t as happy as he had imagined.

The mastermind, Wang Jiu, was still acting as if nothing happened, showing no intention of hiding his true nature. He brazenly revealed his true self, shining brightly and gradually reclaiming what originally belonged to him. Whether it was the trust of his classmates, the closeness of his teachers, his excellent academic performance, outstanding work abilities, or even the two family members who should have belonged to “Si Qi”!!

A few days ago, the monthly exam ended, and the school held a parent-teacher meeting. Watching the two middle-aged couples, dressed simply, talking to Si Qi with affectionate expressions, completely ignoring the person who should have been their biological child, the child of the world felt a mix of emotions.

Especially since everyone else’s parents had already arrived, but his parents were nowhere to be seen, having just sent a secretary over to wrap things up. Standing aside and watching that harmonious family of three made the Son of the World feel indescribably uncomfortable.

He used to not care at all about the love from these two poor parents, but now that he had lost it, he actually felt a bit regretful…

The child of the world shook his head, trying to forget this trivial matter as much as possible. He didn’t want these romantic entanglements to interfere with his life plans, believing that the current path was the best for his life.

Who would have thought that the poor kid, Si Qi, who should have been ignored by everyone, was being enthusiastically surrounded by a group of students? Everyone was trying to introduce their parents to him, or rather, to let their parents meet the young companion they admired the most.

This group of successful parents, having heard that the other person was the top student in the grade and deeply loved by the teachers, watched as he conversed with a group of elders without showing any signs of shyness, his demeanor gentle and graceful, and unconsciously regarded him with higher esteem.

After another conversation, they discovered that this child could respond to anything and that the content of his speech was particularly high-level, easily revealing his extraordinary background. Hearing that the other party was a sponsored student at the school, they couldn’t help but feel the urge to befriend him, extending an olive branch in the hope that they could spend more time with their child in the future, and even work at their family’s business later on.

The larger the company, the more it needs talent, and the more it understands the significant impact that capable individuals have on the entire enterprise.

When encountering someone qualified, do your best to win them over; if you can’t win them over, you absolutely must not offend them. This is the basic principle that allows big shots to lead their companies steadily forward.

The Son of the World watched as Wang Jiu, who should have been as down-and-out and neglected by everyone as he once was, was actually surrounded by so many people, smiling and catering to him. He felt an extreme sense of imbalance in his heart.

——On what basis?

Why was it that this person, coming from a small place with no power, no influence, and no connections, could be so popular with so many people?!

Clearly, everyone’s conditions were the same. Why couldn’t he do it before, but Wang Jiu could do it now?!

Moreover, not to mention Wang Jiu, even the couple who were so cautious and afraid of being impolite when they first arrived at the school, now seeing their child so successful and valued by those around them, their backs straightened up immediately, their smiles became incredibly bright, and their voices were several decibels louder when talking to others, with even more confidence.

“We actually didn’t do much; it’s all thanks to the child’s own abilities!”

“Yeah, he’s very sensible, never makes us worry too much, and he’s also very filial!”

“We must have really burned incense in our past lives to have such a precious son.”

These words, full of pride, sounded like a knife carving into the heart of the Son of the World, leaving his heart bleeding profusely and filled with rage.

Why did Wang Jiu get to take all the good things? Why was it that when he was terrified of losing everything and had to give his all just to maintain his image and stand here, the other person could shamelessly reveal his true self and be welcomed by everyone?!

Watching Wang Jiu casually chat with the parents about company management and the unspoken rules between large families, the eyes of the crowd looking at Wang Jiu grew brighter and brighter, as if they had seen a pearl lost in the human world. The jealousy in the heart of the child of the world could no longer be restrained.

If he didn’t step in to stop it and let Wang Jiu plunder at will, then not only the things in the school, but this person would eventually take away everything he had!

He must strike first, otherwise he couldn’t endure these days of constant fear and torment!

Holding the vice monitor’s hand, the Child of the World left the corner and returned to the classroom. Taking out his phone, he asked the people over there, “How did the things I asked you to do go?”

The person over there quickly replied, “We’re working on it, and you’ll see the results soon.”

After finishing, they also sent him a few pictures: “We found that Si Qi and this man are very close. The atmosphere between them is a bit unusual.”

What did “Unusual” mean?

The Child of the World raised an eyebrow, looking at the boy in the photo who bore his face, displaying a bright smile that he could never have shown in the past. The boy flirtatiously adjusted the man’s tie, their gazes meeting as if they were exchanging unspoken words, hiding a thousand sentiments.

The child of the world was suddenly struck by lightning, and in his mind, the image of Wang Jiu saying “I like to post photos on gay dating sites” with a smug look suddenly flashed by.

His whole face turned green.

This Wang Jiu…

Simply…

The Son of the World grabbed his hair, trying his best not to imagine the scene of his face kissing another man. Just knowing that this possibility existed was enough to drive him crazy.

He confidently replied, “Si Qi is gay, he likes men!”

There was a pause on the other end for a few seconds, then they replied, “Okay, I’ll control the public opinion and steer it this way. He won’t be able to turn things around.”

The Child of the World forcefully tapped “OK” on the screen. Glancing at the picture on the chat interface, he quickly averted his gaze as if it had been burned by fire, feeling a pang in his heart.

Xiu Xiu saw the reaction of the Child of the World through the screen and reported to Si Qi: [Master, the Child of the World wants to help you come out!]

Si Qi was surprised for a moment: [He’s so kind-hearted?]

Xiu Xiu: […………]

Xiu Xiu whispered: [If the Child of the World knew about your reaction, he might just die of anger.]

Si Qi chuckled: [I’m not some big star, nor am I some family heir. Trying to threaten me with this kind of thing? He must be out of his mind.]

Xiu Xiu: [But usually, when someone is forced to come out of the closet, no matter their identity, they would panic a bit, right?]

Moreover, at this moment, Si Qi was still a scholarship student whose eligibility to attend school was tightly controlled by the school, and any hint of scandal was absolutely not allowed.

Once someone was confirmed to be gay, the school would probably not be able to sit still.

The people around him, whether they were teachers, classmates, or even his parents and neighbors, would point fingers at him, stab him in the back, and insult him.

Although, Xiu Xiu couldn’t even imagine a scene where Si Qi would be treated like this.

He “looked down” at the recent emails exchanged with those researchers, as well as the papers published by Si Qi in journals that had sparked international debate, and his heart slowly settled back into his chest.

That’s right, his master was quite capable. If it weren’t for being so keen on dating the Lord God and not wanting to reveal his identity, he wouldn’t have become so busy and wouldn’t care about such trivial matters.

These days, when people hear that the child of someone next door is gay, they will chatter on and on about it. But if they hear that the CEO of a certain company, an emperor from a certain dynasty, or a big name in a certain literary field is gay, they will at most say “oh,” indicating that they understand, since it is too far removed from their own lives.

Anyway, Si Qi was not worried at all right now. He had a smile on his lips, resting his chin on one hand pretending to listen to the class, while his other hand was in the desk hole, chatting online with his crush.

Si Qi: [Are you busy?]

Over there, Chu Feng, who was busy handling documents, heard his personal phone ringing. Under the pained gaze of his assistant, he picked up the phone and replied seriously: [Not busy.]

Si Qi watched the internal broadcast that Xiu Xiu gave him, and the mountain of folders piled in front of Chu Feng, and smiled: [If you’re not busy, come pick me up after school this afternoon.]

Chu Feng: [Okay]

Chu Feng looked up and said to the assistant standing beside him, “Take me to school at four.”

The assistant said with a pained expression, “Okay, boss.”

Other bosses who keep young people are always bossing them around, telling them to come and go as they please.

His boss was doing well; as soon as he got a text, he ran over without a second thought. No matter how much work he had or what he was doing at the time, he was just a fool with too much money, like a diamond bachelor.

He didn’t know how many times he had roared in his heart, wishing he could tell Chu Feng, “You are the one with the money, you are the one in control, be a bit more reserved, let people know how powerful you are, and treat you like an emperor.”

But as soon as he saw the soft, infatuated gaze with which Chu Feng looked at the boy, as if he wanted to dedicate everything to him, the assistant choked and didn’t dare to say anything.

He now thought  that the good-looking young man was a male fox spirit who could cast spells, completely enchanting Chu Feng, who was dedicated to his career and had a righteous character. Although it hadn’t made Chu Feng neglect his duties as a king, he had indeed done a lot of foolish things, spending money like water. The assistant had lost a lot of hair over this and disliked Si Qi immensely. But every time he heard Chu Feng’s plans, he had to hold his nose and go along with them.

Fortunately, the boss’s family was wealthy and their business was thriving, earning money quickly. Even if Si Qi caused trouble, it would take at least ten or eight years for them to go bankrupt.

Chu Feng remembered something: “Did you pick out the house I asked you to choose?”

The assistant shook his head: “Boss, the young master said he doesn’t want the house.”

Chu Feng complained, “Why doesn’t he want it? Is the house not good enough? I said I wanted to choose a place with a quiet environment, close to his school, and with convenient transportation…”

Just thinking about what kind of place the boy was living in now made his heart ache.

The assistant helplessly said, “I found it according to your request; it’s a standalone villa worth at least tens of millions. But the young master didn’t even look at it and directly refused, saying he didn’t want the house you offered.”

Chu Feng listened to Si Qi’s words, showing a look of regret, but quickly convinced himself and said with relief, “He has always been so considerate, worried that the gift was too expensive, afraid I would spend too much.”

The assistant looked at the selectively forgetful boss with exasperation, wishing he could grab Chu Feng’s shoulders and shake him vigorously, roaring in his ear, “It’s not that Si Qi doesn’t want you to spend money, it’s just that a mere villa is nothing compared to what he makes you spend on!!”

The corner of his mouth twitched, subtly reminding, “Did you forget the research institute you found for him a month ago?”

The research institute, costing billions, had basic rental and equipment usage fees that amount to hundreds of thousands a day. Not to mention the various rare materials that Si Qi had Chu Feng use his connections to procure—things the assistant had never even heard of before—each tiny ounce costing over twenty million! When the assistant heard Si Qi’s exorbitant demands, he almost had a heart attack.

He thought to himself, this person really overestimated himself. Just a mere kept man, and he dared to ask the sugar daddy for such an extravagant thing to squander. It was simply a pipe dream!

Who would have thought that after hearing this, Chu Feng waved his hand and, without hesitation, signed and paid the money. It was as if the paper didn’t contain a list of supplies worth over a hundred million, but rather a restaurant bill…

Now hearing Chu Feng say that Si Qi helped him save money and couldn’t bear to let him spend, the assistant looked at Chu Feng speechlessly, thinking that love really does make people blind, even turning their brilliant and formidable boss into a fool.

Watching as Chu Feng quickly finished all his work, at exactly four o’clock he promptly picked up his suit jacket and headed downstairs, with his assistant dutifully following behind, arranging his schedule for a date with a young man.

4:20, the car arrived at the school gate. 4:40, the teenager slowly walked out under the escort of his friends. 5:00, the two arrived at the restaurant that Chu Feng had booked early, and together they enjoyed a wonderful dinner.

The assistant sat at another table, watching Si Qi and Chu Feng sitting across from each other from a distance. Under the warm orange candlelight, the boy’s picturesque features were indeed a feast for the eyes. He sat naturally at the dining table, surrounded by the lavishly decorated high-end restaurant and the expensive crystal wine glasses. Despite the opulent scene, nothing compared to the dazzling and precious sight of the boy before him.

Anyone who saw it would feel that only this person was the most valuable presence in this place; the others could only be considered decorations.

The noble aura radiating from him, as if he were a prince of nobility, made the assistant unable to help but sigh in admiration. This person indeed had the qualities to be cherished and pampered in the palm of someone’s hand. Just this demeanor, just this cultivation, would make anyone think he was worthy of such a privileged lifestyle.

It was no wonder that his boss, despite being taken for a ride, still seemed so content; Si Qi just had that kind of captivating charm.

Watching the young man and the boss smiling and whispering to each other, the occasional glance from the young man, a gaze lifted from below, contained such lingering affection that it was enough to make anyone’s face flush and heart race.

The assistant didn’t know how the young man could be so flirty. Even as an observer, he found it a bit unbearable. He could only sigh, thinking that his boss was doomed, and resolved to stay alert, determined not to let his boss fall into this person’s hands.

He perked up his ears to eavesdrop and saw the young man resting his chin on his hand, smiling sweetly at Chu Feng. The sweet words flowed like a clear spring, like the song of a siren at sea. Knowing he shouldn’t be tempted, he still couldn’t help but be entranced: “I’ve always wanted to see you. Whether at school or in the lab, I think about you every moment. I really don’t want to be apart from you.”

The assistant was worried that their boss would be completely smitten by the boy’s words, but fortunately, the boss still had a bit of rationality left and modestly said, “At your age, you should focus on your studies and not get distracted.”

Si Qi picked up the crystal-clear glass cup in front of him and casually played with it, smiling as he said to Chu Feng, “It’s okay, I’m a genius. I learn everything quickly. Didn’t you see what I’m studying? Ordinary students can’t do it like me.”

The assistant couldn’t help but complain, “You know that ordinary students can’t possibly waste money like you do, and on top of that, you’re doing research and hogging such a huge lab all by yourself. Who do you think you are?”

Who would have thought that Chu Feng would actually say, “I know you’re very smart. You like doing research, that’s great. If you enjoy it, just keep going. Don’t worry about other things. If you want something, just tell your brother. Your brother will help you solve it.”

The assistant almost spat blood after hearing that, but Si Qi’s eyes sparkled, hands cupping his face, and he said with immense admiration, “Brother Chu is so good to me, I really like you~”

Chu Feng’s ears turned slightly red, he cleared his throat lightly, and said subtly, “You are very outstanding, worth me treating you this well…”

Si Qi reached out and touched Chu Feng’s hand resting on the table, startling Chu Feng, who hesitated to pull away. With eyes full of surprise and shyness, he looked at Si Qi, who then said, “You treat me so well, don’t you want me to repay you in some way?”

The assistant went completely crazy upon hearing this.

What did this guy mean? Was he deliberately trying to seduce his boss? If his boss really got this person and became addicted, wouldn’t he be completely unable to get rid of this vixen?

Chu Feng looked at the young man, understood his meaning, his cheeks flushed, and said sternly, “You’re still young!”

“……” Si Qi glanced at Chu Feng, noticing his refusal, and chuckled a few times, feeling even better. He deliberately teased, “What are you talking about? I was going to say that once my research results come out, I must repay you for your previous help by giving you half of the profits. But who knew you would… So this is how you think of me…”

As he spoke, he withdrew his hand, putting on a heartbroken and pained expression, his tone filled with disappointment: “Even though my family is poor, I haven’t fallen to the point of having to sell myself…”

Chu Feng: !!!

Chu Feng was immediately flustered and quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it that way!”

The eavesdropping assistant was pounding his fists on the table, almost driven to the brink of collapse by this scheming man, Si Qi.

Ahhhh, boss, wake up!!! This guy was just playing hard to get, he was deliberately pretending to be angry!!! He was not angry at all, he was just doing it on purpose!!!

Hearing the boss continuously apologize to the young man, and even under the young man’s questioning, he seemed to accept the young man’s future “benefits” in a flattering manner, repeatedly saying how good the young man was to him, how he was willing to share the things he had personally researched, and so on and so forth.

The assistant couldn’t help but cover his face with his hand, finding it almost impossible to look at his boss at that moment.

——With Si Qi’s high school education, what kind of nonsense could he possibly come up with? Even if by some stroke of luck he actually produced some results, the profit probably wouldn’t even cover a day’s rent for the research institute!

Only their boss would choose to be selectively blind for the sake of love, thinking that his precious was truly a treasure… He even said that the young man treated him well. The assistant couldn’t help but doubt whether their brilliant and mighty boss had been time-traveled, turning into such a lovesick fool. It was truly despairing!

Just like that, he watched as Chu Feng politely apologized to Si Qi and cheered him up again. The two left the restaurant, went out on a date, picked out gifts for each other, and subtly held hands when they felt a spark, like the most common couple in love outside.

The assistant walked all the way here, and just watching the interaction between the two made him feel like his eyes were about to go blind. Seeing that the two seemed like they were about to hug, the assistant couldn’t help but look away, turning his gaze to the distant grass, hoping to save his eyes with the harmonious greenery.

As a result, he saw a person hiding behind the bushes, holding a camera, pointing it towards them.

Click.