Chapter 665 [(*^▽^*)]

While eating at a restaurant outside the real world, I saw someone inside wearing the exact same ring. I wasn't sure who it was, but I could tell it was a young man wearing a baseball cap.

Xue Rui hadn't taken it to heart at first, but at this moment, a premonition in his heart grew stronger and stronger, as if something in the dark was about to change.

He couldn't sleep anymore, so he immediately got up, drove out, and went to check out the shop Rong Yuwen had mentioned. However, it was too late, and the shop was already closed. He could also see that there were no security cameras outside the shop.

I don't know if it's in there. If it is, I can check it myself.

He stared at the restaurant's closed doors for a few minutes before suddenly snapping out of his daze. "What... what's wrong with me? How could this be?"

He muttered to himself for a while, then drove away and returned to his residence. Xue Rui couldn't fall asleep at all when he lay back on the bed. Even after chatting with Lin Leyou for a few minutes with his eyes closed, he still couldn't feel sleepy at all.

What's going on? Before, every time he talked to Lin Leyou, his mood would calm down, and at least he could sleep well, but now... he must have been affected by what Rong Yuwen said, right?

He really, really wanted to meet Lin Leyou in the real world and be with him in the real world, instead of only being able to meet him in the dungeon world.

Xue Rui looked at the dark sky outside and said, "Ayou, I want to come find you."

Lin Leyou, who was currently clicking to match in the Endless World, was suddenly stunned. "Then come on over. I happen to be at home right now. If you can successfully come over, it means that the Happiness Community instance has just opened. Perfect timing, it's been half a month since I've seen you."

Upon hearing this, Xue Rui smiled slightly. "I'll give it a try."

Perhaps it was good luck, but Xue Rui found that the system successfully deducted 1,000 points after this attempt, and in the blink of an eye, he was back in the familiar Happiness Community. Lin Leyou also felt the change.

Lin Leyou immediately sat up. "You're here? Where are you?"

Xue Rui: "It's downstairs, I'm coming up right now."

Lin Leyou got up to open the door, and soon after he opened it, he saw Xue Rui coming up from the stairwell. He didn't even take the elevator; for him, the time it would take to wait for the elevator was enough for him to get upstairs.

When Xue Rui saw a familiar face standing at the door, he suddenly smiled. He walked over and hugged Lin Leyou, saying, "I missed you."

Lin Leyou pulled him into the house and then closed the door. "I missed you too."

He patted Xue Rui on the shoulder, signaling him to let go, and the two entered the bedroom. "Have you taken a shower?"

Xue Rui lay on his familiar bed, pulled the covers up, and found it warm inside, warmed by Lin Leyou's body temperature, which made him feel very comfortable.

"I've already taken a shower." Xue Rui patted the spot next to him. "Come and get some sleep."

Lin Leyou chuckled, "Haven't seen you for a while, why do you seem a bit more childish?"

He went over and lay down next to Xue Rui, covering himself with the blanket. Luckily, the blanket was big enough to cover both of them, with some extra space on either side.

Xue Rui couldn't wait to hug Lin Leyou. Lin Leyou didn't resist. She had only known Xue Rui for less than two years, but Xue Rui had changed so much.

When we first met in the beginner dungeon, he was still a boy, but now he's grown up and has the look of a man, whether it's his personality, temper, or tone of voice, except for the occasional moment when he's secretly flirtatious.

Lin Leyou, "Shall we go to sleep first?"

Xue Rui thought for a moment and nodded, "There are seven days, right?"

Lin Leyou said, "Then it depends on whether this group of players can last seven days. I think they should be able to, so we'll have seven days to spend together. What do you think?"

Xue Rui: "I hope there are seven days. I'm going to sleep now."

Lin Leyou suddenly looked up and kissed him near his chin and neck. "You came all this way just to sleep at my place? Don't you want anything else?"

He was just saying it casually.

Xue Rui stiffened slightly, feeling a little awkward for some reason, but he quickly and naturally hugged Lin Leyou and kissed her passionately. Perhaps because they hadn't seen each other for a long time, he blurted out, "Ayou, I want to be with you..."

Lin Leyou froze, what was she thinking?

Xue Rui sensed his stiffness, a hint of pity in her eyes, "Is it not okay?"

Lin Leyou roughly understood what he meant, and of course, she really couldn't stand that kind of look, "Well... it's not impossible..."

Although I haven't been an adult for long, I am indeed an adult... This is in a dungeon, but it's also in my own home.

Xue Rui's eyes lit up. "Is that okay?"

Lin Leyou raised an eyebrow, "Now?"

Xue Rui shook his head, "Tomorrow..."

Lin Leyou smiled and said, "I didn't expect you to be in such a hurry. I'll go buy some necessities tomorrow."

To be honest, this was the first time Lin Leyou had ever seen Xue Rui blush so much in all the time he had known him. "You...you want to..."

Lin Leyou asked calmly, "What are you thinking about?"

Xue Rui didn't know what to say for a moment, but he couldn't say he was unwilling, "Brother Lin..."

In the end, all I could do was call him "Brother Lin" in a fawning manner.

Hearing him call him "Brother Lin," Lin Leyou put his hand back on his waist. "I won't bother you anymore. Go to sleep. We can talk about other things tomorrow."

Although Xue Rui was a little flustered, he was glad that he could still buy some time. Since that was the case, he would wait until tomorrow. Now he should be able to fall asleep, right?

Although he was feeling quite agitated and thought he would definitely not be able to fall asleep, perhaps because he felt at ease, Xue Rui fell into a deep sleep without even realizing it, and Lin Leyou also fell asleep.

As for the fact that the Happy Community has opened a new instance and there are many players outside now, so what? It has nothing to do with them anyway.

The morning light spills onto the ginkgo trees outside the window, adorning them with countless golden rays.

Lin Leyou took a sip of sweet soy milk and stood on the balcony looking out. Although he had seen it countless times, he never tired of it. Such scenery was something he could never see in the real world where he lived.

Xue Rui walked to his side, glanced out the window, and the first thing that caught his eye was the dazzling ginkgo leaves, which, in the breeze, looked like butterflies shimmering with golden light.

"Leyou?"

Lin Leyou, "Hmm?"

Xue Rui looked at the refrigerator. "There's nothing in the refrigerator."

Lin Leyou: "It's okay, I'll go buy it. What ingredients do you want?"

Xue Rui mentioned some ingredients, but unfortunately, he couldn't get into the supermarket in Xingfu Community; he couldn't even find the entrance.

After listening to him, Lin Leyou said, "I also need to buy some snacks to keep for seven days. Oh, and about that thing we talked about last night, I'll keep an eye on it and make sure to buy the best!"

At this moment, Xue Rui felt as if he were back to last night. "Hmm... the best."

Lin Leyou chuckled and changed the subject, "By the way, there's actually a gym and a training room in the community. Want to give it a try?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Rui became interested. "Okay, shall we go now?"

Lin Leyou shook her head, "I'll go to the supermarket first and come back. You can go in from there too; it's inside the residential area."

Xue Rui: "That's good."

After finishing breakfast, Lin Leyou put on a mask and went out. Xue Rui did not go with him, but waited for him at home, since they were both using their original faces now.

Xue Rui is really too famous in the real world. Once he uses his face, it is very easy for people to recognize him. It was fine before because they didn't pay much attention to it, but it's not possible now.

Xue Rui wasn't as well-known before, since online news wasn't as developed in the real world at that time, and ordinary people paid less attention to the situation of a large corporation.

But things are different now. A lot of time has passed, and those who need to know already know. There are still many places reporting on this matter, and more and more people are paying attention. We really need to be more careful.

Lin Leyou didn't have this concern; all she needed to do was wear a mask, since not many people knew her.

He walked alone along the path lined with ginkgo trees. Some leaves playfully fell on him, then to the ground, until finally only one remained on his shoulder.

Lin Leyou continued walking forward, and when he passed the square in the middle of the community, he still saw a group of people gathered there. He guessed that these people were the players who had come to the instance this time.

He didn't pay much attention, glancing at him a few times before turning and walking towards the supermarket entrance. The players gathered in the distance saw him, but they all seemed quite wary and didn't approach him. Once Lin Leyou had walked away, they gradually withdrew their gaze.

After entering the supermarket, Lin Leyou first purchased some groceries, fruits, and snacks. When he was checking out, he saw the items he wanted nearby. He had no idea which ones were the best, so he chose the most expensive ones and put some into his shopping cart.

After selecting his items, Lin Leyou calmly paid and left. Both the cashier and he acted normally, without giving each other a second glance.

That makes sense. This cashier must frequently encounter people buying these things, so he's unlikely to feel embarrassed. If the person buying the items feels embarrassed, it just means they're shy.

Lin Leyou left the supermarket with his things, and then walked along the edge of the community square again. He saw that there were more people gathered there now, about twelve. He didn't pay much attention to them, just glanced at them and left, quickly returning home.

Xue Rui helped him pack his things, and then went out with Lin Leyou. Of course, he also wore a mask. The two held hands and went to the gym in the community.

Lin Leyou picked out an empty room by himself. "This is it. Come in."

Xue Rui: "I have no recollection of this place; I don't think I've ever seen it before."

Lin Leyou said, "This place doesn't seem to be part of the storyline, so it's highly unlikely that any players will come here."