After traveling through the book, I conquered the male protagonist Long Aotian!

When Chu Lingxiao first came to this small world, he was full of curiosity about everything around him, like an ignorant explorer.

Whether it is the small shops on the street, the clothes worn by pedestrians, or the new and interesting gadgets he has never seen before, they can all arouse his great interest.

Once, he passed by a convenience store and saw various kinds of cigarettes displayed inside.

The cigarette boxes with different packaging instantly attracted his attention, and a strong curiosity surged in his heart, wanting to try these things he had never touched before.

Seeing this, Gu Qingze stopped him in time: "Ling Xiao, smoking is harmful to your health... You have to consider your body. If you become addicted... and can't quit, then it will be troublesome."

"And..." Gu Qingze lowered his eyes slightly, and his voice became much softer, as if he was telling a secret that only the two of them knew, "I don't like the smell of cigarettes."

Although these words were not spoken loudly, they hit Chu Lingxiao's heart hard.

After Chu Lingxiao heard this, the strong desire in his heart to try it immediately disappeared without a trace.

He moved his eyes away from the cigarettes and slowly withdrew the hand he had just extended... He would not do anything that Gu Qingze didn't like.

..........................

A new family recently moved into the neighborhood where they live.

The owner of this house was named Liu Mubai, a very handsome boy with a strong scholarly air between his eyebrows.

Since they lived very close, Chu Lingxiao felt something in his heart and was curious about the arrival of this new neighbor.

He turned to look at Gu Qingze and suggested, "Qingze, the new neighbor has moved in, let's go visit him."

Gu Qingze looked at the expectation in Chu Lingxiao's eyes and readily agreed: "Okay, it would be nice to get to know the new neighbors."

So, with a bit of curiosity and anticipation, they slowly walked towards their new neighbor's house.

When they arrived at the door, they gently knocked on the door of their new neighbor.

After a moment, the door slowly opened and the handsome boy appeared in front of them.

There was a flash of surprise in his eyes, as if he had not expected a neighbor to visit.

But soon, a warm smile bloomed on his face, instantly dispelling the barriers brought by the strangeness.

"Hello, is there anything I can help you with?" Liu Mubai's voice was clear and gentle, like a stream flowing through the mountains, gently flowing through people's hearts, making people feel particularly comfortable listening to it.

Chu Lingxiao quickly said, "Hello, we are neighbors living nearby. We heard that a new family moved in, so we wanted to come visit."

Gu Qingze held a bag of fruit in both hands, handed it to him with a smile, and said, "This is a small token of my appreciation. Consider it a welcome gift."

Liu Mubai was slightly stunned. He obviously did not expect the new neighbor to be so enthusiastic.

Then, a look of gratitude appeared on his face, he reached out to take the fruit, and said softly, "Thank you."

Then he stepped aside and welcomed them into the house.

The house is decorated simply and elegantly, and every detail reveals the owner's taste.

There are several simple paintings hanging on the white walls, adding a touch of artistic atmosphere to the entire space.

There is a comfortable sofa and a small coffee table in the living room, on which stands a bouquet of flowers, emitting a faint fragrance.

What is most eye-catching is the filled bookshelf, which is filled with all kinds of books, from ancient classic literature to modern bestsellers, from philosophical works to poetry and prose.

Chu Lingxiao's attention was attracted by the books on the bookshelf. He slowly walked closer and looked at the titles of the books carefully.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he saw a familiar collection of essays.

He turned to look at Liu Mubai and said, "Do you also like Mo Zhi's prose collection?"

"Yeah." Liu Mubai nodded, his eyes sparkling with love for books, "Mozhi's words have a kind of vitality. Every time I read them, I feel my mood gets better."

Chu Lingxiao agreed, "Indeed, when I read her words, I always have a sense of picture, as if I really saw the things she described."

Liu Mubai smiled when he heard this. He looked at Chu Lingxiao as if he had found a soulmate. "It's rare to find someone who shares the same feelings as you. It can be considered a kind of fate."

Then he added: "Mr. Chu, it's a great honor."

"That's too formal a name....Wait, do you know me?"

Chu Lingxiao was halfway through his speech when he suddenly realized something was wrong and asked in a somewhat flattered tone.

"Yes." Liu Mubai said, "I know you, Mr. Chu, and..."

He turned his gaze to Gu Qingze and continued, "Mr. Gu."

"Maybe you don't know, but you're pretty... famous in this neighborhood."

Gu Qingze felt a little uneasy when he heard this. He asked nervously, "...What is he famous for?"

Liu Mubai joked, "Maybe it's about... your appearance? There are many aunts who want you to be their son-in-law."

Gu Qingze and Chu Lingxiao both secretly breathed a sigh of relief. They smiled at each other, and the tension in their hearts immediately dissipated.

Then, they continued to chat with Liu Mubai about other things, mostly about books.

They shared their favorite books and exchanged their insights into literature, as if time had stopped at this moment.

Before leaving, Liu Mubai gave them some cookies he had baked as a return gift.

After they accepted the cookies, Liu Mubai took out his phone and said, "Let's add each other as friends so we can communicate more in the future."

They readily agreed and added each other as friends.

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After returning home, Chu Lingxiao was silent for a moment, and his eyes revealed a hint of complicated emotions.

Suddenly, he slowly looked at Gu Qingze, his eyes full of seriousness and thought, and said: "Qingze, maybe you won't believe it, but I have a strong feeling... Liu Mubai is the same kind of person as us."

"The same kind of people?" Gu Qingze asked in confusion, "What exactly do you mean?"

"Hmm..." Chu Lingxiao lowered his head slightly, thought for a moment, carefully considered his words, and then slowly said, "In terms of sexual orientation."

After hearing this, Gu Qingze showed a surprised expression on his face. He approached Chu Lingxiao curiously, looked at Chu Lingxiao carefully, and said: "Lingxiao, is it possible that you have that kind of magical and metaphysical 'gay Da'?"

Then, he shook his head again and denied himself: "It's unlikely. Ling Xiao is not a pure homosexual. Generally, only pure homosexuals can have this kind of magical feeling."

"Qingze..." Chu Lingxiao's eyes were full of confusion, and he asked softly, "What do you mean by 'gay da'? And...what is considered pure homosexuality?"

Gu Qingze then realized that Ling Xiao had been in this small world for less than a year. During this time, apart from trying to understand the various social rules, learning to cook, and immersing himself in the world of books, he did not know much about the various related content on the Internet.

"Hmm..." Gu Qingze raised his head slightly, thought for a moment, and then slowly said: "Pure homosexuals only like the same sex and have no reaction to the opposite sex."

Then, he explained, "As for...'gay 达', it is an Internet term, a homophone of 'gay radar', which literally means 'gay radar'."

"Some people (generally referring to the gay community) have the ability to quickly and intuitively determine whether other people around them are gay, just like having an invisible 'radar'."

After hearing his explanation, Chu Lingxiao suddenly understood, and a glimmer of enlightenment flashed in his eyes: "So this is what you mean."

"...Then I am neither a pure homosexual nor do I have this kind of magical radar." Chu Lingxiao lowered his head slightly and said thoughtfully.

Gu Qingze nodded. He knew very well that Ling Xiao rarely paid attention to men other than him, unless it was because of jealousy or some other special reason.

He even suspected that if it weren't for him, Ling Xiao would not be with a man.

Chu Lingxiao continued, "I judged based on Liu Mubai's expression, movements, and some details."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, recalled, and said: "For example, when Liu Mubai said that the two of us were very famous, he paused deliberately to see our reactions. It was obvious that he was teasing us and knew what we were thinking."

"Moreover, I could sense a different kind of understanding and recognition in his eyes when he looked at us. This feeling was very subtle and difficult to fully express in words."

Gu Qingze frowned slightly and said thoughtfully: "Your judgment may be reasonable, but we can't be completely sure based on this. What if it's just a coincidence?"

Chu Lingxiao shook his head and said firmly, "Of course there are more than that. I will definitely not easily draw conclusions based on just these few points."

He paused and continued, "The most important thing is that he had just moved in and it looked like he was the only one there, but there were a lot of items for two people, and they were all men's."

Gu Qingze was silent for a moment and then said, "Is there a possibility that... it belongs to his father or his elder brother?"

"Okay..." Chu Lingxiao compromised, "It's also possible that I over-interpreted and over-speculated."

"Ling Xiao, I think..." Gu Qingze said seriously, "We still have to respect other people's privacy. Unless they take the initiative to share, it's better for us to keep a proper distance and not delve too much into their personal lives."

Chu Lingxiao was stunned for a moment. He looked at Gu Qingze quietly, then nodded: "Qingze, you are right, I have crossed the line a little. This is the first time I have seen someone who is similar to us in this world...so...I really shouldn't speculate rashly."

"It's okay." Gu Qingze deliberately used a coaxing tone and said with a smile, "A child who admits his mistakes and corrects them is still a good child."

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Although Chu Lingxiao has put in a lot of effort to practice his cooking skills, the dishes he cooks are indeed remarkable.

However, it must be said that the skill of cooking does require some talent to a certain extent.

For example, Gu Qingze seems to have an innate talent for cooking.

The food he cooked, apart from being a little sweet (this was because he particularly liked to add sugar), was extremely tasty and left a lasting aftertaste.

Although Chu Lingxiao learned to cook through unremitting efforts, most of the time, the kitchen at home is still Gu Qingze's "main battlefield".

After all, Gu Qingze's cooking skills are really irresistible.

And they have always adhered to the principle that one person cooks and the other is responsible for washing dishes and cleaning up.

During this process, Chu Lingxiao's speed in washing dishes became faster and faster. He was very serious every time he washed the dishes, and washed every dish cleanly and well.

Once, Gu Qingze was taking a walk in the community and accidentally saw a notice for recruiting dishwashers posted on the community recruitment wall.

The corners of his mouth slightly raised, and the image of Chu Lingxiao washing dishes immediately appeared in his mind. He smiled and said to Chu Lingxiao:

"Ling Xiao, look, there's a job opening for dishwashers. I think you can apply for the position. With your speed and quality in washing dishes, you'll definitely be able to do the job."

Chu Lingxiao looked at him helplessly, and said with a hint of coquettishness, "I don't want to go. I don't have many dishes to wash at home, and I already feel very tired. If I wash so many dishes a day, I feel that I will never want to see dishes again in my life."

Gu Qingze smiled and put his arm around his shoulders, his eyes full of doting. He whispered, "How about this? I'll hire you as my exclusive dishwasher, and I'll pay you every time you wash the dishes."

"Exclusive dishwasher?" Chu Lingxiao shook his head and said righteously, "No need. As a member of the family, I should do this. How can it be related to money and interests?"

"Not bad." Gu Qingze praised, but his tone was a little teasing, "I didn't expect that classmate Xiao Chu is so conscious."

"Of course." Chu Lingxiao said without any modesty, and also praised Gu Qingze, "Isn't this led by a 'good teacher'? Am I right, Teacher Gu?"

Gu Qingze gave him a thumbs up, accepting the title of "teacher": "Student Chu, you have such a high level of awareness. I will reward you well when I get back."

"Reward?" Chu Lingxiao looked at him with a seductive smile, and said meaningfully, "Then I hope Teacher Gu can reward me generously."

His tone was full of expectation and suggestion, which made people imagine a lot, and he deliberately emphasized the tone later...

Gu Qingze hugged him tighter, and deliberately leaned close to his ear and whispered softly, "Of course, I will definitely satisfy classmate Xiao Chu."