TLDP Chapter 2

After the drowning incident, Yuan Xi became very well behaved as a whole, which was quite different from Yuan Xi’s previous character. However, Aunt Zhang didn’t think there was anything wrong, and chalked Yuan Xi’s change up to becoming sensible after nearly dying.

After staying at the main residence of the Fu family for a few days, Yuan Xi did not see Fu Yushen, and only then let go of his originally low heart.

However, whether it was an illusion or not, Yuan Xi seemed to hear some coughs and men’s voices at night. But when he asked Aunt Zhang during the day, he was waved off.

Once he confirmed that the person was not Fu Yushen, Yuan Xi stopped caring. In the eyes of Yuan Xi, as long as it wasn’t not Fu Yushen, everything was okay.

After a few days of living in this world, Yuan Xi also found out more information about the original body.

“Yuan Xi” originally had a job, but after he was brought to the Fu family’s main residence, he quit his job. Fu Yushen also did not arrange work for Yuan Xi. Because he didn’t have to worry about food and drink, the original Yuan Xi’s initial apprehension gradually disappeared and he even got used to being unemployed.

When he realized this, Yuan Xi hated iron for not being steel. The original was corrupted by sweet talk so easily, Yuan Xi didn’t even want to admit he shared his name with him.

But after thinking about it carefully, Yuan Xi was relieved.

No job was fine. If he didn't have a job, he didn’t have to worry about being noticed when he went to work.

Yuan Xi took a deep breath. Now that he had become “Yuan Xi” he definitely could not continue to be the rice bug of the Fu family. Although he wanted to get compensation for mental damage, he didn’t want it to be paid off like this. This matter was because of Fu Yushen and Qi Yunrou, and the compensation had to come from these two people.

In addition, he also had to prepare a small treasury. By the time he leaves the Fu family, he would no longer be a penniless pauper.

“Aunt Zhang, I’m going out today, so you don’t have to prepare lunch for me.” Yuan Xi hugged a pillow and held an apple. After taking a few bites, he decided to go out and make money.

He went upstairs and changed into a solid coloured sweater, light coloured jeans and scratched his head in front of the mirror. Looking at his soft face, Yuan Xi couldn’t help but pout internally: Why did he still have a baby face now that he was in a book? He’s so tender, wouldn’t someone immediately think of child labour?

A very pretty face with big eyes and a small nose. A cherry coloured small mouth, and two small dimples when he smiled. His hair was a light chestnut colour, and his soft looks made Yuan Xi look very well behaved.

He reached out and poked his little face, then found a small backpack and carried it downstairs.

After looking for five jobs consecutively, Yuan Xi finally gave up looking for long term work. Yuan Xi’s previous guess was correct. Although Yuan Xi was an adult in his twenties, his tender appearance made employers feel like they were hiring a child.

He began to think of the days when he had no source of income after being hidden in the snow. He had to go out to find a part time job to fill his stomach, he was always rejected because of his face. In the end, he had to find some short term part time jobs or a job that hides his face.

Thinking of this, Yuan Xi's eyes lit up.

Since he couldn’t find a long term job, he would continue looking for short term labour jobs and get his money at the end of the day.

After figuring it out, Yuan Xi went in the direction of an amusement park.

In his previous life, Yuan Xi also found a job at an amusement park, wearing a bulky mascot costume, standing at the amusement park entrance, handing out balloons and flyers to children.

Time passed quickly during these shifts. Yuan Xi took the doll mascot suit, put it on and started working.

This type of part time job got paid on the same day and was paid by the hour.

After finding a job, Yuan Xi breathed a sigh of relief. He put on the doll costume and looked at the children around him. Everything seemed to be back to normal, as if he hadn't crossed, hadn't been beaten up by his boss, hadn't drowned, hadn't come to this unfamiliar place.

Although the work was exhausting, the moment he got the money, it felt easy.

There was no cost for shelter, breakfast and dinner, so he could save a lot more money. After he got the money in the evening, Yuan Xi went to a nearby ATM and put 200 of the 300 yuan into his bank account.

Maybe it was because he got Grandpa Mao, but Yuan Xi was very excited and his smile did not disappear until he returned to the Fu’s family

When Yuan Xi returned, it was already dark and the worry on Aunt Zhang’s face dissipated when she spotted him.

“Xiao Xi, why did you come back so late? The food is cold, wait for me to heat it up for you.”

Yuan Xi nodded guitlily, he had forgotten to tell Aunt Zhang that he was going to be home late. But thinking of Grandpa Mao, he felt better again.

After she saw Yuan Xi pick up his chopsticks, Aunt Zhang sat next to him and looked at his messy hair. “Xiao Xi, what did you do today, and why did you come back so late? Can you tell Aunt Zhang?”

Yuan Xi took a sip of the hot soup, then raised his head and looked seriously at Aunt Zhang with bright eyes. “Aunt Zhang, I went to find a job today! From tomorrow onwards, you don’t have to make me lunch and I’ll be back later in the evening. Aunt Zhang, if you are tired, you can go to bed first. I can cook dinner for myself.”

Seeing Yuan Xi’s excited look, Aunt Zhang opened her mouth, but said nothing in the end. She smiled lovingly and thought, Yuan Xi like this was very good.

Reaching out, she patted Yuan Xi’s shoulder and got up. “Eat slowly, just put the tableware and chopsticks in the sink. Someone will clean it up tomorrow, go rest when you’re full. Your days won’t be easy like before”

Yuan Xi nodded with a smile, big eyes narrowing into crescents. “Okay, thank you Aunt Zhang.”

After eating, Yuan Xi placed the dishes in the sink.Then, he stood in front of the refrigerator and glanced at the drinks inside before pouring a cup of milk and turning to go upstairs.

“Ah!”

After Yuan Xi turned around, he found there was someone behind him. The man stood quietly and Yuan Xi was a little uncomfortable with his sharp eyes.

“You, who are you? Why are you here?”

Yuan Xi couldn’t help shrinking his neck, looking at the person in front of him.

The man was very handsome, he had looks that all women would like. It;s just that the man’s face was pale and his lips were pink, as if he were sick.

The man didn’t speak, just stared at Yuan Xi.

Just when Yuan Xi thought the other party was deaf and raised his hand to wave the man away, he suddenly coughed a few times. He coughed as if he was going to cough up all his internal organs, and he seemed to have trouble breathing.

Yuan Xi raised his hand and slapped the man’s back continually, his eyebrows furrowed tightly. “What’s wrong with you, are you sick? I’ll make you some Bingtang Sydney, Bingtang Sydney is good for coughing.”

He placed the milk into the man’s hand: “Here, if you’re thirsty, drink this first. I’m going to cook some Bingtang Sydney for you. By the way, have you eaten yet? Would you like me to cook some noodles for you?”

This man was the textbook version of a male god, but why was he so sickly? He couldn’t be the male lead, the male lead was healthy. The book had never mentioned such a handsome and ill character.

No matter what the identity of the other party was, for the sake of his good looks, it’s best to help each other… This was what roommates did.

That’s right, roommate. They lived under the same roof, so that must mean roommates!

The man didn’t speak at this time. After sitting on the sofa, he held the cup of milk that Yuan Xi heated up in his hand. He was watching Yuan Xi in front of him, spinning around like a small toy top.

Yuan Xi was afraid the man would continue coughing, so he grabbed some Sydney pears and began to peel them, muttering with pity, “Why is such a handsome male god in bad health. His appearance is definitely better than the male protagonists. Pei!”

The Fu family’s kitchen was very well stocked, and he could find everything he needed.

The man sat on the sofa, watching Yuan Xi;s movements and couldn’t help squinting his eyes.

Yuan Xi’s movements were skilled, as if he had cooked many times. In the information he got before, there was no record of Yuan Xi cooking. He seemed quite skilled, but the man hadn’t ever seen Yuan Xi use the kitchen.

The most important thing was that the current Yuan Xi and the previous Yuan Xi had completely different temperaments. Eyes could not deceive people. The eyes of the Yuan Xi in front of him were very clean and pure, while before, he could see low self esteem and calculations in his eyes from being polluted by society.

Making Bingtang Sydney was very simple, and it wasn’t long for Yuan Xi to finish.

He poured the Bingtang Sydney into a bowl: “Wait for a while before drinking it, otherwise you will burn your mouth. You probably haven’t eaten yet, so I’ll make some noodles for you.”

The man didn’t speak and simply watched Yuan Xi’s movements. The Bingtang Sydney in front of him gradually cooled down, and the man couldn’t help but move his hands. He put down the milk in his hand and took a sip of the Bingtang Sydney.

The next second the man tightly frowned.

Jeez, so sweet. It really was something kids loved.

Yuan Xi, who was cooking noodles in the kitchen, sneezed, completely unaware that he was being treated as a child.

The author has something to say:

Fu Yunzhou: This type of sweetness is only something children like

Yuan Xi: Don’t you like sweets?

Fu Yunzhou, staring at Yuan Xi’s mouth: No

Rice bug: person who sits around and does nothing but still gets fed

300 yuan: around $50-60, but keep in mind that the cost of living in China is cheaper

Grandpa Mao: the guy on all yuan. I think he's talking specifically about $100 yuan though

Bingtang Sydney: sydney pears, rock sugar and water are boiled in a soup-like fashion to make a dessert-like dish. Depending, it can also have sweet fruits like dates. Nourishes the body and helps with coughing

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