Chapter 4: A Day of Cosplay and Confrontation

Zhong Tian’s mindset had undergone a change.

Lin Yu… Jiang Nanjin… Li Jianren… I shouldn’t have trusted you all!

Now, he had a head of pink long hair, wearing a school uniform skirt in beige with black over-the-knee socks. Above his hips, a small black tail was sticking out.

But he wanted to rip off this outfit because it was a cosplay costume. He was cosplaying a female character from an anime called ‘Outpack Princess,’ but he couldn’t remember the name. It was something like ‘Lala’… He didn’t know what the anime was, but he noticed many people staring at him as he passed by….

“Miss, could I take a photo of you?”

“I…” Zhong Tian sighed, reluctantly replying, “Okay.”

The tall, thin man had already posed, snapping the photo.

In the photo, the beautiful girl’s face was slightly flushed.

When it came to looks, Zhong Tian was undoubtedly the school idol, pure and cute, with fair skin, and especially those deep blue eyes like marbles. Just one glance would make anyone fall for him.

The problem was that he was a boy.

Zhong Tian sighed.

Despite being a boy, he was known as the school idol in high school.

But that wasn’t the main point…

Those three people… They said they would introduce him to a job. During the long summer break, working a bit to earn some extra money and gain some social experience was a win-win situation.

Then he was brought to a milk tea shop and into a dressing room, where he changed into this cosplay outfit, only to be told he would be a waitress for the day….

I wasn’t told anything about cosplaying before coming here!

“Little miss, you’ve had a hard day. Here’s your pay… Uh?”

The balding, squinty-eyed boss hadn’t finished his sentence when the girl (?) in front of him seemed to vanish into thin air, ripping off the pink wig. Black hair cascaded down as he grabbed the money and sprinted off in a certain direction.

If I’m not wrong, that bastard should be there!

Li Jianren!!

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Thud!

Zhong Tian stopped in front of a small internet cafe named Jela, leaning on his knees and gasping for breath.

“Haah…”

He stood up straight and walked into the cafe.

A few people in the cafe, engrossed in their games, glanced up at Zhong Tian. With just one look, they couldn’t take their eyes off him.

A few of them nudged their friends,

“Look at that girl, she’s so pretty!”

“What the hell… We’re in the middle of a game.” The friend looked up, equally stunned.

Zhong Tian, dressed in a Japanese school uniform, captured the attention of almost everyone in the small cafe.

“She’s so… I could stare at her legs for a year.”

“She’s a bit flat, though…”

“Dude, quit staring and focus on the game.”

“Could you please keep your eyes to yourself?”

Zhong Tian quickened his pace, not just because he couldn’t stand their stares, but mainly because he had spotted the dog. He removed the thin tail attached to his cosplay outfit and straightened it out.

“Hey, I’m telling you, if you guys can take me down with a round of Leona, I’ll treat you to dinner tonight!”

No doubt about it, that’s the bastard!

With fists clenched, he took a step forward, aiming at the head…

EX—calibur!!

Thud!

The tail landed on the man’s head with a whoosh, creating a half-circle dent due to its moldable nature.

“What the…!? Who!?”

The man in front of him yanked the tail off his head, standing up with a menacing grin, turning around…

And saw Zhong Tian standing behind him, hands on his hips, smiling.

Thump.

“Dad! I’m sorry, it was all Lin Yu’s plan, I had nothing to do with it, really!”

The young man named Li Jianren knelt down, bowing his head in such sincere repentance that Zhong Tian almost felt bad for him…

How could that be?!

Zhong Tian had almost stomped on him, but then remembered he was wearing a skirt. He couldn’t afford to flash anyone.

Zhong Tian crossed his arms, humming, “Get up.”

“Thank you, boss!” Li Jianren quickly got up, looking like a eunuch who had just been pardoned by the emperor.

“Where’s Lin Yu?”

“Uh… She said she and Jiang Nanjin would call you later…” Li Jianren scratched his head.

“Li Jianren… is this… your girlfriend?”

A nearby guy poked Li Jianren.

Li Jianren was momentarily stunned, then his eyes lit up. He put his arm around Zhong Tian.

“Oh yeah, yeah, yeah! Isn’t she pretty?”

“You…”

Zhong Tian almost pushed him away and slapped him across the face.

“Let me finish this act, and I’ll treat you to a meal later, okay?”

Li Jianren whispered in Zhong Tian’s ear.

“…”

Zhong Tian suppressed the urge to curse, putting on a smile, but inside, he was seething with rage.

You like to act?

Zhong Tian reached behind Li Jianren.

“Wow, you’re so strong, Li Jianren! I didn’t know you were already taken!”

“Yeah, you know my skills, I can even get you the school idol…!”

Li Jianren was suddenly speechless because Zhong Tian had grabbed his waist and twisted it hard.

The surrounding guys seemed to notice Zhong Tian’s expression wasn’t right, and wisely stepped back. One of them said, “Since your girlfriend is here to see you, we won’t bother you. We’re leaving now.”

“Ah… okay.” Li Jianren replied, his face tense.

After the other guys left, Zhong Tian released Li Jianren’s back and gave him a light smack on the head.

“Li Jianren, you’re not getting off lightly without treating me to a Michelin-starred meal.” Zhong Tian said, “You’re always acting, what’s the point?”

“Among friends, you know. I have this image, and they like it, so I keep it up.”

“… Not acting would kill you?”

“Mainly because it’s fun, you know?”

“Since you’re having so much fun, let’s go see Lin Yu.”

He fell silent, his expression awkward.

“Uh… I…”

Before Li Jianren could finish, a phone rang from his pocket. He checked the caller ID, “Uh… It’s Lin Yu calling.”