Some people, even if you know them your whole life, may never truly enter your heart. Others, however, can easily open your heart and gradually fill it with just a few unintentional gestures or words. Xiang Wan felt that the gaming god was that person who opened her heart. Although she had never met him or heard his voice, she felt in her heart that he was the right one. Therefore, she was willing to spend time and energy accompanying him in the game, doing quests, grinding experience, and practicing together.

In reality, the person she disliked from the beginning had gradually come to the point where she hated him.

During morning exercise, he would suddenly jump out from some corner and start trying to get close to Xiang Wan. After angering her, he would run away at full speed, but Xiang Wan could never catch up with him!

In the evening, while she was taking a walk with her parents, she happened to run into this man again by the roadside. He chatted with her parents, behaving very politely and humbly, and seemed to have become the most suitable son-in-law in the eyes of the two elders. Although Xiang Wan repeatedly stated that there was no relationship between them and that she had no feelings for him, her mother changed the subject and continued to do as she pleased.

Xiang Wan was going crazy. Wasn't this guy an important figure at the game company? Didn't he have to work? She deliberately changed her morning exercise time, or simply stopped taking her parents for walks in the evening, but he still did whatever he wanted. Without her, he could chat with Xiang's parents for half a day. Every time she saw her parents so happy, Xiang Wan couldn't bear to directly expose this man's wolfish ambitions. Her parents were getting old, and she felt she couldn't make them happy like he could.

The more this happened, the more annoyed Xiang Wan became. This person was like a piece of leech plaster; once it was on, it couldn't be peeled off.

Therefore, Xiang Wan made a special time to meet with him, but he didn't respond, only saying that he had a connection with her parents and wanted to chat with them, nothing more.

After talking for so long, this person didn't mention a word about taking advantage of her before or the bet they had. Xiang Wan wanted to retaliate, but couldn't find an excuse, leaving her alone to sulk. It was like someone holding a hammer, already swinging it, only to find they'd hit a wad of cotton; all their effort had been wasted, and the other person was completely unharmed—it was infuriating.

If she didn't vent her anger soon, Xiang Wan suspected she'd die of rage, so she challenged him to a one-on-one fight at the martial arts gym. She'd give him a legitimate reason to beat him up, and even if it was just for face, he wouldn't mention the beating in front of others—perfect!

Faced with Xiang Wan's invitation, the man simply smiled and remained silent.

"Mr. Qiu, could it be that you're afraid of a young woman like me?"

"What, so eager to throw yourself into my arms?"

"If you win the one-on-one fight, you can stay here, and I won't object anymore. If you lose, go back to where you came from!"

This annoying person is Qiu Rui. His brilliant idea was to move to a neighborhood near Xiang Wan and show up at the same time every day, all to get close to her parents, provoke Xiang Wan again, and make a deeper impression on her.

He did not agree to the conditions proposed by Xiang Wan.

"That's not fair. I live here, and whether you object or not, the bet is off. Fine, I'll accept it, but only if you agree to my conditions. You lose, you have to accompany me for an hour of morning exercise every day, how about that?"

Xiang Wan's temples were throbbing with anger. How could this man be so shameless? But thinking that she wanted to get rid of him completely, this was a great opportunity.

"Fine, I won. You can leave now, but you're not allowed to show your face in front of me again."

It's a deal!

This was the first time in her life that Xiang Wan had ever fought with someone, so she specially practiced fighting and combat skills. When the appointed time arrived, she went to the martial arts school and asked one of the coaches there to be the referee.

With no time to test the waters, Xiang Wan launched a powerful attack right from the start. She knew her physical abilities were no match for Qiu Rui's, and a swift victory was the only way to win.

Qiu Rui's fighting skills were initially a bit rusty, mostly dodging, but after warming up, he actually managed to fight Xiang Wan to a standstill.

Her opponent seemed to have some skill, so Xiang Wan had to be careful, carefully studying his moves. Finally, she used a feint to apply pressure to a pressure point on his arm. Qiu Rui reacted quickly; with one hand immobilized, he immediately lunged at Xiang Wan, determined to hold her tightly even at the cost of being hit. Xiang Wan found an opening, kicked him in the back of the knee, and knocked him to the ground. Although she won, Xiang Wan still felt aggrieved: she was still being held tightly by him; this guy was too shameless, refusing to let go even after falling to the ground.

Enraged, Xiang Wan kicked him several more times until he finally gave up due to exhaustion.

"Remember this, don't let me see you again!"

Back home, Xiang Wan felt refreshed and relieved, finally free from the trouble. Her sparring session with the master the next day went much more smoothly. But as soon as she stepped outside, she saw that figure again.

"How can you be so shameless? You clearly lost, why aren't you leaving?"

"It wasn't me who appeared in front of you, but you who appeared in front of me. I've been sitting here the whole time, and then you ran over here."

"Hmph, shameless!"

"It's not time for me to lose my teeth yet, thank you."

As he spoke, Qiu Rui suddenly leaned closer and whispered in her ear, "I love seeing you hate me but can't do anything about it, it's so funny!"

Seeing Qiu Rui's mischievous grin, Xiang Wan took a deep breath and secretly decided that it was best to ignore him. Some people just get more interested in you the more you pay attention to them. The best way to deal with him is to treat him like he's invisible.

After running around for several days, Qiu Rui was always by their side, and the neighbors started looking at them strangely. Xiang Wan couldn't explain, so she just went about her own business.

That day, Wu Xiaole sent a message saying that he was in military training and wouldn't have time to come out, asking her to look after his mother. Xiang Wan readily agreed, told her parents, and canceled her morning exercise to visit Xu Jinlian instead.

After not seeing Qiu Rui for several days, Xiang Wan's mood improved considerably. Spending her days chatting and strolling around the hospital with Xu Jinlian was actually quite pleasant. This leisurely period only ended when Qiu Rui came directly to the hospital.

That afternoon, Xiang Wan was talking to Xu Jinlian when she noticed Xu Jinlian looking behind her with surprise. Xiang Wan turned around and saw Qiu Rui, looking displeased, standing at the door of the ward, staring intently at her.

"Xiang Wan, your friend?"

When Xu Jinlian saw that Qiu Rui had come to see Xiang Wan, and that Xiang Wan seemed to know him, she asked him a question.

"Her boyfriend!"

Qiu Rui shut Xiang Wan up first, walked in without saying a word, grabbed Xiang Wan and pulled her towards the door.

In the hospital, Xiang Wan didn't want to make a lot of noise, afraid that Xu Jinlian would worry, so she gave her a reassuring look and was then led to the stairwell by Qiu Rui.

It was lunchtime, and the stairwell was nearly empty. Qiu Rui pulled Xiang Wan to the corner, turned around, and forced her against the wall. His face was grim, and his words were anything but polite.

"Are you really that fickle? Playing hard to get with me while trying to please your future mother-in-law, having a great time playing both sides?"

Xiang Wan was instantly shocked. Hearing such harsh words from his mouth would only make her hate him more!