He Ning devoted himself to academic research, aloof and proud. It wasn't until his research institute ran into financial trouble that he learned even a hero could be brought to his knees by a lack of money.
At a banquet, he met Gu Jiaze, a famous financial bigwig from Wall Street and a well-known name on the rich list.
His assistant whispered to He Ning, “I heard Gu Jiaze spent ages pursuing a bookworm back in school. The guy thought he was too good for Gu Jiaze. He must be kicking himself now.”
He Ning, the bookworm: “...”
Later,
A sudden influx of funding came to He Ning's rescue.
The wealthy benefactor came to inspect the institute and specifically asked He Ning to accompany him.
He Ning had no choice. While serving tea and waiting on his sugar daddy, he finally realized the man was Gu Jiaze.
Someone nearby picked up on something: “You two know each other?”
He Ning denied it: “We don't.”
Gu Jiaze: “We do.”
The onlookers were baffled: “???”
He Ning, coldly: “Right, we don't.”
Gu Jiaze, warmly stepping forward: “Hello, I'm his boyfriend.”
Wealthy, spendthrift top X reserved, cool bottom
