When three people walk together, there must be one who doesn’t fit in.
The colleagues’ chat group instantly went off-topic.
Meanwhile, over here, Su Tiankuo, who hadn’t received any message for a long time, couldn’t help but feel puzzled.
What’s going on? Is my income not shocking enough for him?
Even if I’m now mired in plagiarism rumors, as a good brother, shouldn’t he trust me unconditionally? Why isn’t he saying anything?
After thinking for a long time, Su Tiankuo couldn’t make sense of it, feeling that in a month of not chatting, his relationship with his brother had grown distant, so he decided to be straightforward—
"Old Zhu, you’ve seen my income, this is my strength! But the manuscript fee hasn’t arrived yet, I’m a bit short right now, can you lend me 3000 yuan first? I’ll pay you back 4000 next month when the manuscript fee arrives."
Zhu Yuwen’s face turned green.
The company also has a Little Zhu, sweet-talking, genuine, and hardworking, everyone fondly calls him "Little Zhu."
But when it comes to him, they stiffly use his full name "Zhu Yuwen."
He really didn’t like being called "Old Zhu," Su Tiankuo used to remember that, why is he acting so naive now?
And, borrowing money? Repay 4000 once the manuscript fee is issued?
Out of brotherhood, he didn’t do anything else and decided to pretend he hadn’t seen the message.
Zhu Yuwen felt he had already done his bit.
Unexpectedly, Su Tiankuo, seeing that the 10:00 live broadcast was about to start, wanted to settle the matter now - of course, he also had a little intention of testing.
It hasn’t settled yet, at this time, those who support him must be his loyal brothers!
If there’s still doubt, waiting until the end of the broadcast, once his worth is confirmed, and then the other party comes to actively lend money...
Then, brothers are brothers, but how deep the brotherhood is, that’s unknown.
He directly made a phone call.
The sales department’s desks were all open, Zhu Yuwen didn’t want to answer when he saw the caller, but the other party was persistent, constantly ringing, so he could only go to the restroom to take the call.
"Old Zhu, did you see my message? Can you give me a clear answer?"
Zhu Yuwen helplessly sighed, "Tiankuo, it’s not that I don’t support you, I just can’t come up with that much money..."
Su Tiankuo also sighed, "I didn’t expect I was wrong about you—knowing each other for so long, I know exactly your financial situation. 3000 yuan is just a small amount, whether you’re willing to give it represents your attitude."
"Zhu Yuwen, I didn’t expect you to be this kind of person. I’ve been calling you brother for so long, and I didn’t expect you’re also someone who can’t share hardships."
Zhu Yuwen:... Damn, I haven’t even cursed yet!
The other party had said that much, he was also unceremonious.
"Su Tiankuo, who’s pretending around here? Everyone knows each other, didn’t you find someone to ghostwrite love letters to pursue Chu River back in school? Now that you plagiarize, you’re still smug!"
"Don’t talk to me about brotherhood; if you’re really a brother, repay your debts! 1000 yuan is also my hard-earned money, why haven’t you paid it back? Asking for 3000 now, do I owe you that?"
"If you’re so capable, why not think about the compensation later? Can you actually afford it and still flaunt around here..."
The voice on the other end was gritting its teeth, clear even without speaker mode.
"Do you have a conscience saying this? I’ve never wronged you, have I? When I didn’t have enough living expenses in college, even buying a pack of instant noodles had half your share. I thought we were lifelong brothers supporting each other, but it turns out you’re such a realistic person!"
"What, think I’m a lost cause, so you simply add to my troubles, right?"
Yet Zhu Yuwen burst into triumphant laughter:
"Adding to your troubles? You don’t even need me for that! The whole classmates’ group ignores us, all because of you!"
"Su Tiankuo, I’ve put up with you for too long... Just look at your pathetic self now, poor and ugly, without even a stable job. If I were your girlfriend, I would’ve left long ago... Giving you face by calling you brother, and you actually think you’re somebody!"
"Hanging around a loser like you, there’s no benefit at all, who cares to be your brother!"
"If you have the guts to pester, then go ahead and pester. Do you even know how many people are cursing you now? I’ll just go publicize your name and see how those crazy fans dig up your info!"
After swearing his fill, feeling utterly relieved from the previous frustration, he hung up the phone and finally walked back to his desk contentedly.
The restroom remained silent.
After a while, the flush sounded from a cubicle, and the company’s boss leisurely walked out.
A little later, Little Zhu also stumbled out, looking confused.