Chapter 5 Meeting a Treacherous Man Again

Just that one sentence, Shen Yan's eyes darkened slightly, his long lashes fluttering softly.

Afterward, the two drove to the shopping mall. Gu Mo Yang deliberately slowed his pace so their steps stayed close together. Inside the elevator, the distance between them was so small that a simple turn could bring one's chest against the other's.

Gu Mo Yang handed over a long-prepared list: medicine, throwing knives, lighters, filtered water bottles, small solar panels, mini gas stoves, waterproof sleeping bags, fire-resistant backpacks, tear-resistant clothing, plus various vitamins and antibiotics.

Shen Yan followed behind, his eyes attentively scanning each item, occasionally adding a few practical things: climbing rope, headlamps, infrared binoculars, fever medicine, and ammunition.

After more than three hours of hard work in the supermarket, they filled the car with two large boxes.

As Gu Mo Yang scanned the payment code, he smiled slightly and asked, "What do you usually like to eat?"

Shen Yan paused, tilting his head to look at him. "I'm not picky. As long as I'm full and get enough protein."

"And what about family? Do you have a girlfriend?"

"No. No family. No one paying attention to me either."

Gu Mo Yang smiled faintly, a silent ache stirring inside. Just like in his past life, this man was alone all his life, all because of one thoughtless person-himself.

"Let's have a meal."

He led Shen Yan into a European-style restaurant. Under the soft yellow light and soothing music, they ordered dishes. During the meal, Gu Mo Yang ate while asking: Since you were discharged, what have you done? What kind of guns do you like? Do you like children? Favorite color? If you had a superpower, which one would you want most?

Shen Yan had never met anyone who asked such trivial questions before. He pondered a moment, then answered each. Gu Mo Yang quietly memorized every little detail.

After eating and stepping out of the restaurant, unexpectedly they ran into Ta Khai and his former lover.

Ta Khai's face immediately changed when he saw Gu Mo Yang, hastily letting go of the woman's waist and quickly approaching.

"Mo Yang... listen to me. This guy is just-"

Gu Mo Yang raised an eyebrow, coldly glancing at Ta Khai's hand that was about to grab him, eyes dark and gloomy.

Shen Yan stepped in front of Gu Mo Yang, eyes icy cold.

Faced with this imposing aura, Ta Khai instantly felt uneasy. He hurriedly stammered, "Mo Yang, it's not what you think! I only love you. Without you, I can't live!"

"Really?"

Gu Mo Yang smiled lightly.

Ta Khai immediately put on a face of utmost sorrow, eyes shimmering as if filled with tears, looking at Gu Mo Yang. He clutched his chest and choked out, "If you don't believe me, I'll tear out my heart and show you! I truly love you, and without you, life means nothing!" Then he pretended to reach inside his shirt-an overly dramatic act trying to appear pitiful and move hearts.

"No need to tear it out. People are gossiping that you only love my money, not me. But I believe you. If you want to prove it, just transfer back all the money I've given you and send me an extra 520 million yuan. That's all. Then I won't doubt you anymore."

At this, Ta Khai's face stiffened, eyes flashing with calculation.

He thought: Just borrow a little now, then sweet-talk him into returning it. Maybe later I can squeeze even more out. But he never expected Gu Mo Yang was no longer the naive, devoted fool who once blindly loved him and never appreciated the one who willingly plunged into hell for him.

Gu Mo Yang saw through all the schemes in Ta Khai's eyes but still pretended to trust him.

Throughout the whole exchange, Shen Yan's face darkened like the bottom of a pot, the coldness around him dropping the atmosphere.

On the way back, Shen Yan was silent the entire time.

Gu Mo Yang noticed the slight twitch at the corner of his mouth and quietly rejoiced inside. Jealousy-he's jealous, and it's adorable.

He tilted his head to steal a glance at the man beside him, eyes softening.

"Looking closely, this figure is really handsome. Sharp features, 1.9 meters tall, muscular, eyes cold and sharp but so gentle when looking at me..."

Gu Mo Yang suddenly went blank, lost in thought.