Otaku-9

The ground was covered with furry carpet, no sound would be made when stepping on it, but Qin Fanglu still couldn’t help but lighten his steps.

This child is also very polite when asleep, occupying only a small corner of the spacious sofa.

Ruan Cunyun slept deeply, his breath long and steady, lashes quietly hung over his eyes like two dense feather fans.

His soft squishy cheek was pressed on the sofa armrest, bulging out like a cute little bun, making one want to poke it lightly.

So well behaved.

So similar to Jigglypuff.

——Ruan Cunyun couldn’t really be a transformed Pokemon, could he?

Realizing how childish his thoughts were, Qin Fanglu quickly cut off the unreasonable train of thoughts and pursed his lips slightly.

There was a neatly packed lunch box on the table. Seemed like he had just finished his lunch here.

Rationality quickly occupied his brain.

Ruan Cunyun used to go out and eat with the other colleagues, why was he eating alone here today? Obviously there is a lounge outside, so why did he walk so far to this remote place, what could be the reason? He was sleeping so soundly, must be because he was too tired, was the work too much? Does he have some dissatisfaction with the work environment? Are there too few leisurely areas in the company?

Previously, Qin Fanglu never cared much about the mental and physical state of the employees, the company has a dedicated psychological counseling team, Qin Fanglu felt that this isn’t within the scope of his responsibility.

But after listening to Cheng Kai’s words, he subconsciously paid attention to this matter.

Qin Fanglu is a leader, and he ought to strive to make both the company and the employees better from various aspects.

The company has a large number of employees, and Qin Fanglu usually didn’t pay much attention to fresh new recruits, but somehow he has some impression of this newcomer called Ruan Cunyun since his first day.

Perhaps it was because he was dressed too formally, wearing a neat three piece suit to work in the Technology department. But it instead made people feel that he is an earnest and cautious person, qualities that Qin Fanglu appreciates.

Put it more bluntly, Ruan Cunyun’s appearance is too fair, his facial features are delicate, the kind of face that is difficult for someone to forget.

Qin Fanglu still remembers the meeting notes written by Ruan Cunyun that could even be said to be stunning. He could make a very simple and common matter to such a height, it’s hard for Qin Fanglu to forget it.

Qin Fanglu can see that Ruan Cunyun has an outgoing and cheerful character, gets along well with his colleagues, enjoys sports, and adores life. So what exactly made him stay here alone to rest?

He didn’t want to disturb Ruan Cunyun’s rest, so he planned to find some time to talk with him again.

Qin Fanglu was a bit exhausted. This is his own lounge, but there is a little jigglypuff occupying his nest.

In fact, there is actually a bedroom deeper in the lounge, but the door was fingerprint-locked and would make beeping noises when opened.

Glancing at the still soundly asleep Ruan Cunyun, it took only a second for Qin Fanglu to weigh in his options and then prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Qin Fanglu saw Ruan Cunyun weakly holding his phone in a dangerous angle, it seemed like it was about to fall to the ground in the next second.

Qin Fanglu gently took the phone out of his palm and placed it on the table.

When Qin Fanglu walked out of the door, he stopped after ten steps, and then turned back.

He took off the [Chief of Technology Department Lounge, do not enter unless permitted] sign on the door.

Assistant Kiki, seeing Qin Fanglu took out an inflatable neck pillow from under his desk, was a bit puzzled, “Are you not going to sleep in the lounge?”

Qin Fanglu closed his eyes, “I’ll just sleep like this today.”

Although it was unusual, Kiki didn’t ask again. Boss does whatever he wants.

“Wait a moment,” Qin Fanglu opened his eyes. “After you finish work this afternoon, put some new blankets on the sofa in the lounge.“

Kiki nodded, “Okay, I’ll do it now.”

But Qin Fanglu called her out and emphasized, “It’s fine to do it after work.”

Kiki halted his steps, “Okay.”

Qin Fanglu, finally at ease, leaned back on the office chair and fell asleep.

There’s no other reason, the air conditioning in the lounge is quite cold.

It’s not good to let the employees catch a cold.

*****

Ruan Cunyun suddenly woke up with a start, feeling half of his spirit still wandering outside his body.

His face was pressing against the sofa, his neck was also somewhat sore. When did he fall asleep? Ruan Cunyun completely has no impression of it.

He only remembers having lunch, reading an update, and then, yes, chatting with Xu Feifei…..

Ei, why is his phone on the table?

Ruan Cunyun picked it up and glanced at the time. It was actually 1:41!

Ten minutes have passed since work time started in the afternoon!

Although there are no definite boundaries for working in the afternoon and that being early or late is actually fine, Ruan Cunyun really doesn’t like feeling late whatsoever.

He didn’t have the time to think about why his phone wasn’t in his hands, he could only pick up his lunch box and rush over to the office.

Most people have already returned to the office. At first glance, only Ruan Cunyun’s own seat was empty. The sound of keyboard clacking, accompanied by a few whispered discussions, creating a strong sense of working atmosphere.

Ruan Cunyun felt like suffocating, he actually overslept!

How hateful, that lounge is just too comfortable!

What made Ruan Cunyun even more suffocated was that his immediate superior, Qin Fanglu, who was usually busy attending meetings outside, is now also sitting at his desk, expressionlessly staring at the computer screen.

And the most suffocating thing is that, if Ruan Cunyun wants to return to his seat, he must first pass by Qin Fanglu’s table.

Ruan Cunyun breathed in silently, then held in his breath and soul, and calmly walked to his seat in large strides.

“Ruan Cunyun.”

Qin Fanglu’s voice, emotion indiscernible from his tone, directly called out his full name.

Ruan Cunyun’s lashes trembled. He stood firmly by Qin Fanglu’s desk.

It’s over, it’s over. Caught dead in the act when arriving late. I will get scolded, won’t I?

Mr. Qin attends to numerous affairs everyday, why would he still manage a little nobody being late ah!

Ruan Cunyun didn’t even dare to look straight at him, lowering his gaze onto the table, only hearing Qin Fanglu’s voice, “The meeting notes you wrote last time is really good.”

Ruan Cunyun was taken aback, his gaze accidentally met Qin Fanglu’s calm one.

“………Thank you, Mr. Qin. I will continue to work hard.” Ruan Cunyun stuttered a bit.

Qin Fanglu saw some pink indentations of creases on Ruan Cunyun’s side face, with just a glance he knew that they were marks from sleeping with his face pressed onto the sofa for a long time.

The marks were still really fresh, it seemed like he had just woken up recently. He himself also seemed to be unaware of those marks.

How could he be this silly and cute ah.

Without tension around, Qin Fanglu curled the corner of his mouth only for a brief moment.

Seeing that smile, Ruan Cunyun quickly shifted his eyes, his heart pounding heavily.

Usually he rarely looked directly at Qin Fanglu, moreover Qin Fanglu also very rarely ever smiled, who knew that the serious Mr. Qin looks so handsome when he smiles?

Like a model male lead in youth campus dramas, how unfair.

Ruan Cunyun is quite good at pretending, rarely showing his secret thoughts.

But perhaps because he had just woken up, his brain had now turned into paste, lacking active cells, and his brain had instead made him blurted out honestly, “I apologize, Mr. Qin. I overslept a little, I will take note of it and will be punctual from now on.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ruan Cunyun really wanted to bury himself on the spot: Aaaaahhhhh, why must I snitch on myself!

Qin Fanglu’s smile seemed to deepen a bit, but it had gone in a flash and could hardly be noticed.

His voice was solemn, but there was no hint of anger in his tone, “You can set an alarm next time.”

After saying “I will keep it in mind”, Ruan Cunyun quickly rushed back to his seat like a wisp of smoke.

After sitting down, his heart was still beating violently. Fuck, so embarrassing!

When can he get rid of this defect of mouth not listening to brain’s order!

Looking back on today’s events, he had eaten his lunch all alone peacefully, his colleagues also understood that he was tired from playing badminton and needed to rest, he also found a secluded lounge and had a beauty nap, and now he is full of vigor and felt refreshened.

If he hadn’t been late, Ruan Cunyun’s day would have been perfect.

He must set an alarm tomorrow, then he will have a completely perfect day!

After he arrived home that night, Ruan Cunyun didn’t expect that his day would become even more perfect.

A group called “Good cosplayers can do both makeup¹ and photography” was displayed on the top.

Young Madame Qiangwei: [Brothers, sisters, fellow elderly villagers! Qi Chang and I have settled in Shen city!]

Qi Chang: [Woohooo~]

Feiry Handsome: [!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]

Ruan Cunyun brows jumped up in delighted surprise.

Bai Qiangwei and Qi Chang are lovers. When Ruan Cunyun first started cosplaying, Xu Feifei introduced them to him. The four of them got along well and later often went to cosplay together.

It’s just that in the past year, Qiangwei and Qichang went to study abroad, and they usually only kept in contact with this four person group.

They used to step over the bounds of country borders by playing online games, but always got disconnected, making them very irritable. Day by day, they were really eager to finally be able to play face to face.

Now that they have finally returned to China, Xu Feifei really couldn’t wait to get together with his old friends.

Feiry Handsome: [Better now than choosing dates. How about tonight? We can go to Secret Base!]

Young Madame Qiangwei: [Our house has already been decorated, we can play at our house hahaha.]

Qi Chang: [Welcome~]

Feiry Handsome: [Wowwwww, alright ah! @Cun, can you?]

Cun: [No problem, see you in a while.]

Bai Qiangwei and Qi Chang’s home was decorated splendidly, with black, white, and gray colours. The living room was spacious, with windows all built in the shape of portholes², neon decorative lights were turned on, making people feel as if they were wandering in interstellar space.

Xu Feifei looked around the house, feeling extremely envious of their otaku³-friendly house.

Two top notch computers, of the line computers, gaming chairs, headphones, the decorations were all complete sets, with twinkling colorful light. The back cabinet was filled with Gundam, figurines and legos, as well as some treasures that have already been out of print.

Xu Feifei wanted to cry, “Who said that Otakus are just losers? Both of you are clearly winners in life. You have money, beauty, skills, and also a partner! Shit! Do you lack a son? Can I join your family?”

Ruan Cunyun knocked on Xu Feifei’s head, “Whose son are you? How could you betray me so quickly?”

Xu Feifei is someone with no integrity and would sell his soul for profit, he had thrown away all his face, “Whoever gives me a room like this is my father!”

Everyone burst into laughter, Qiangwei also didn’t forget to respond in kind, “Good son, what an obedient son.”

Qi Chang watched helplessly as his girlfriend turned Xu Feifei’s hair into a bird’s nest, but in the end, he firmly pulled away Xu Feifei’s by his collar.

Four people sat relaxedly on the sofa, each one holding on an iced coke, chatting together without small talk.

What do friends who haven’t seen each other for a long time like to chat about the most? Of course they would each talk about their experiences, and also chat about some interesting things that happened in the past.

Bai Qiangwei is a talkative person, she kept on chattering about life abroad for so long, while Qi Chang at her side acting as a supporting role.

They talked for quite some time, and the few of them also got a little intoxicated while drinking soda. The topic then shifted to reminiscing about their “years of hard past”.

Bai Qiangwei domineeringly pointed at Ruan Cunyun, “Actually, I have always really liked the cute purple-eyed goddess that you cosplayed for the first time! It was really a lifelike restoration. What a pity that we didn’t have a professional photographer at that time, the photos didn’t turn out that good——Ai ya, what a real pity it is for Ya mei’s fans la~! If they were to see it, they would definitely want to call ‘wifey’ hahahaha!”

Xu Feifei tried hard to remember for a moment, then he suddenly jumped up and said, “I remember! It was at that time when we just came out from the toilet. Ruan Cunyun was alone surrounded by people taking photos of him. It seems like they have all taken pictures. Hmph! Yun, do you still remember?”

Of course Ruan Cunyun remembers, it’s just that there is an extra part in his memory that no one else has.

Qi Chang unhurriedly spoke, “Hmm, I also have an impression. I still remember that there is a Pyramid Head Da ge standing beside Xiao Yun. It sure left a deep impression on me.”

Bai Qiangwei knitted her brows, “Why don’t I remember it?”

Qi Chang said, “I had a deep impression of him because… he has the shark lines⁴ I haven’t been able to get after training for so long.”

Qi Chang pointed to the area of ribs on his lateral side with his hand, “It’s the muscle over here, very difficult to train.”

A small light bulb seemed to appear above Xu Feifei’s head, “I still have two back photos of Pyramid Head! Let me search in the cloud a little!”

Xu Feifei very quickly found those two photos. The man’s back view was a bit fuzzy, but one could still see his beautiful back muscle curves.

Bai Qiangwei was both surprised and regretful, “Shit, why didn’t I ask him for his contact information then?”

Qi Chang’s lips corner curled down, feeling aggrieved.

Amidst Qiangwei’s and Qi Chang’s laughter, Ruan Cunyun thought: That’s right ah, that time, he not only didn’t ask for Pyramid Head’s circle name or contact information, he didn’t even say “Thank you.”

The author has something to say:

But you said “Thank you” to Mr. Qin this morning. It can (barely) be considered as your compensation.

Translator’s note:

The title name is 自爆卡车 or literally demolition truck. I translated it as “snitching on myself” in the title and Ruan Cunyun’s internal screaming because it’s actually an internet meme originating from a game, and has no equivalent expression (to my knowledge). It also have a double meaning:

A tactic with low loss and high efficiency (detonating the truck and cause huge damage to enemy) in the game
A person who destroys their image to achieve something. Here = Ruan Cunyun “destroying” his image to ~~attack~~ impress Qin Fanglu

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