Chapter 66 Online Dating 33

Late at night, in a game group that usually keeps its accounts anonymous, people were excitedly discussing the skill changes for the new season when someone suddenly posted a screenshot, saying it was the latest WeChat Moments post from the leader of a super guild on the first server.

First server, super large guild. These two words combined are understood without the tacit agreement of the group members who have been watching the drama unfold for years.

The screenshot contains a humorous caption from a guild leader, who says: "The earrings are cheap because they're a gift from a guy who forgets his friends when he sees a pretty face. They match the ring that Shakou gave me perfectly."

The accompanying image is of a sapphire earring in dim lighting.

I know who the expert is, but who is Shakou?

Yaguchi, this fox is joking with its friend.

I can understand it at first glance; I'm hopeless.

Oh, I get it now. It means that Yaguchi gave Laisi a ring, and the fox gave Laisi matching earrings. You three are really good friends. When are you going to have another team building activity? Right now, there are only a few silly people hogging the microphone in YY, and slow dogs trying to open their screens but no one pays attention. I haven't seen Laisi in so long, I miss her voice [crying]. Does anyone have a new bag for sale? I'll pay extra.

Dude, if you're feeling repressed from showing off, just cut it off.

Oh my god, the picture is so bright it's blinding! Is this guy giving away the real thing? Anyone know anything about this?

Judging by its condition, it would cost at least seven figures.

Wardfa, seize less?

A pair of earrings worth millions? I'm still too poor to afford instant noodles while trying to buy a new fashion box...

For a rich kid of that level, spending a few million is the same as spending a few thousand for us; it's just a drop in the ocean.

To be honest, I wouldn't be willing to spend more than 500 (orz)

I could agonize over ordering takeout for 30+ yuan forever; I'd rather starve than go broke! [angry]

The lake behind me looks familiar. Could it be the auction at this time of day?

What melon?

:rwkk

Really? You actually have a rich guy in your group! Look at me, I'm obedient, honest, and have amazing skills. I can hit anything you point at. I'm the strongest and most professional cyber slave.

...Uh, he's really not a rich guy. He's just an old man who got lucky and made some money. He lived in an apartment building before he went to university. [facepalm]

What kind of high-end things are auctions? Rich guy, did you see a fox? And what about Lai Si?

Yeah, yeah! Anyone want some high-definition photos? [Looking forward to it]

Brother, don't get me into trouble, I wouldn't dare film it.

It was an internal charity auction, and each family needed to spend hundreds to thousands of yuan to get a quota. I was just lucky enough to go with the big shots and broaden my horizons [facepalm]. Since we were in a private room, I didn't see Lai Si and the others, and I didn't dare peek. Everyone was careful not to disturb them; even showing favor had to be done discreetly. However, if it really was part of the same auction, then the ring that Yi Kou gave away was likely the highlight, and it probably sold for eight figures. I've heard about those earrings before; together with the ring, they're worth about nine figures.

: ? ? ?

You mean seize less? You mean seize less?

But I really can't be sure! Everyone, please don't spread this around, or I'll be in big trouble if it gets to the big shots [crying emoji].

Wardfa, he's also stumbled into high society by mistake. It turns out the saying that games can change social class isn't a lie after all. [tears]

Young Master, are you really not going to see this old servant?

Don't mess around [facepalm]

: Hmm, but this makes the chain on that British dog look kind of funny. Compared to this, it looks like something from a street stall...

Is it really not intentional for Laohu to post this at this time?

The mischievous gang leader is quite something.

I didn't think much of it before just gossiping, but now it's real! A rich, beautiful woman was tricked by a blond guy. I heard from people above that Lai Si frequently sends gifts and red envelopes to Ying Gou (a man from a poor background who achieves success), confirming it's a real-life "phoenix man" (a man from a poor background who achieves success through marriage). Why can't Lai Si see this? Having a daughter makes me unable to bear these kinds of things. [sigh]

The dog, Ying Gou, seems to have exhausted its lifespan and encountered Lai Si; it won't live much longer.

Master, you are so effective, I believe you!

I'm so envious. He's from a good family, capable, handsome, and even friends with Lai Si. Compared to him, what am I, a dark rat in a rented room?

No wonder spending millions in the game is just small change for them. I'm really crying.

I'm so curious about Lai Si. I vaguely know who the fox is, but after searching through his network of relationships, I couldn't find anyone who completely matches Lai Si.

Is it possible that the message from Lai Si was hidden?

Wow, can you tell me more, Mr. Rich?

Don't mess with me! I don't know anything.

Actually, I've always felt that Lai Si might not be as handsome as you imagine, but of course I like him no matter what he looks like.

Handsome guys only hang out with other handsome guys, and judging from how eagerly Laohu fawns over Laisi (not in a derogatory sense), even if he's not handsome, he must be incredibly good-looking.

That makes sense. So here's the question: when will you let me see Lai Si?

Where are you looking?

During the day, they returned to the familiar topic of sect strength, and anonymously, they spoke without restraint, which quickly escalated into a heated argument. Just as personal attacks were about to break out, someone informed them of the situation.

[Forwarded - Offline Event] Dogwing is going to hold an official offline event!

Holy crap, a poet is speaking!

The dog wing was buried a long time ago, when was it unearthed?

I checked it out, and the event seems to be quite large, beef spleen.

I just saw someone in the sky say that the foxes want to take this opportunity to get together.

Is it offline? Would you like to participate? I'll check back and register later!

"An offline gathering?" Lu Xuejin clicked on the link forwarded in the group.

The YY microphone was noisy. Gou Si, chewing on something, mumbled, "Yeah, boss, are you coming?"

The others started to jeer.

"Come on, come on, how can the first gathering be complete without the vice-leader!"

"The gang leader can skip it, but the vice-gang leader can't be absent!"

Gou Si Che Hua excitedly said, "Let's go to the internet cafe, sit in a long row and play together, and even hold an offline arena competition!"

"I can't take this anymore. Goss, what kind of proposal is this? Drag him out!"

"PvP Master hasn't given up on pursuing me yet."

The official announcement immediately drew all the players who were bored at the end of the season to the site, who meticulously analyzed and translated it word by word.

"Wow, it means Dogwing sent invitations to the top players on each server, and we can only compete for tickets. Damn it! I should have just used the costume station."

"I've already set the alarm. Trust my unbeatable hand speed."

"My son has the potential to be a master at slacking off! But alas, he's defeated by the school's slow internet speed! Alas!"

"Is there some kind of event that called the big shots over?"

"It seems not, it's mainly about generating buzz to attract people to participate."

The gossipers immediately chimed in, saying, "Great! I want to see if the number one goddess next door who's captivated the two commanders of the Celestial Court and the Underworld is really real. Based on my years of experience as a gossipmonger, this is definitely fishy."

After reading the notice, Lu Xuejin seemed to be deep in thought and asked about Dongyao's contribution value.

"The current progress is 97%, not far from the second victory!" Dongyao praised. "Baby is so efficient at completing tasks, it won't be long before we see our husbands again."

This value is indeed subtle; it seems so close, but improving by even one point is a hundred times more difficult than before.

“I need a stage,” Lu Xuejin pondered, “to push him to his happiest, most glorious, and most profound moment, a moment he will never forget, and then…”

Her lips pressed together slightly, the rest of her thoughts hidden deep within. A slight upturn to her lips revealed an expectant smile.

"Did the fox say anything about the specific arrangements for the party?" Lu Xuejin asked.

"The guild leader said we should all get together the day after the offline event..." Gou Si replied subconsciously, then exclaimed in surprise, "Boss, you're coming! Oh my god, I thought you weren't coming this time either..."

Someone jokingly complained, "Gou Si Ququ, you're a sheltered young lady who never leaves your home."

"Who said that? Which fan said that? I'm just a sly one, it has nothing to do with me." Sly immediately distanced herself from the situation.

After the news spread that Lai Si would be attending an offline event, Ya Gu was going, Luo Ying was going, and Cong Qian Man was going. The well-informed even revealed that Feng Ting Bu Zhi was also going offline. All these big shots who used to ignore offline events and meet-ups suddenly started clamoring for him.

It amused a group of people.

The list of entertainers is quite long, and each ID is capable of causing a huge stir in the game. The person at the top of the list is the one that piques the curiosity of all players.

Oh my god, I can't wait! Honey, we're finally meeting up!

I'm relaying your brother's exact words: Last night I was feeling down because I thought I'd never see you again, but today I saw you said you were coming. It's like we're connected by fate; we've always been going in the same direction.

: I've sprayed him, who's going to wake him up?

"Heavenly protectors, this guy definitely wants a solo match offline!"

Wife, wife, I want to see you! [starry-eyed]

You gamers are crazy. You're praising them so much, but what if the real players don't live up to expectations and you get ridiculed again?

: I've already signed up. Now you're calling me "wife," but when you're disappointed, you'll be the first one to turn against me. Can't you let me have some peace and quiet? I'm just a regular player. [facepalm]

The atmosphere on the second floor is so weird. Never mind, I'll just call her my wife!

This list... even the plum wine shop next door is here? Interesting. Aside from Little Bear, all the exes from Lai Si are here.

A real-life offline battleground.

Fight! Fight! I want to see rivers of blood!

...

The event was held in the city center of neighboring City B. Players were so excited they couldn't eat or sleep, and finally, the event began.

On the day of the event.

A huge screen outside the venue was playing a promotional video. The organizers were clearly taking this offline event very seriously, putting a lot of thought into both the music selection and the material. A group of people, holding milk tea, watched it. As they watched, their hearts, hardened like those of someone who had been killing fish at RT-Mart for ten years, suddenly surged with excitement, as if they had returned to the first time they clicked into Endless Mode, the first time they fought a faction war, the first time they were utterly thrashed in PvP…

Many memorable moments from the game are cleverly incorporated into the promotional video.

The singing slowed down, the special effects on screen became dazzling, and the conductor's voice was exceptionally clear at this moment.

It was a gentle male voice, his command style calm and elegant, not the type to shout and yell to boost morale. His tone was calm, and every instruction was incredibly precise, like a scalpel precisely dividing the battlefield.

"Is the 3rd Regiment awake yet? Command is now in the hands of the deputy regimental commander. You've made a huge mistake. Get your act together." The occasional cold reminders and reprimands made people subconsciously reflect on their own actions.

The cold voice was like frost and snow tapping on the windowpane in winter.

The next second brought victory, but the commander showed no excitement; all that could be heard in McCree was steady breathing. The next moment, he smiled softly, his voice gentle, like a lullaby: "Goodnight, everyone."

The melody suddenly rose up right after, stirring the soul.

"It's still amazing even after listening to it again! It's my most memorable scene!" The player excitedly grabbed his companion's wrist. "I wasn't lying, his voice is really captivating!"

Some passersby who were just watching couldn't help but ask after hearing the story: "What game is this? Was that a streamer? I want to follow them."

"666 That man is still so strong, terrifyingly so. No wonder so many people fawn over him even though he's never shown his face."

After the promotional video finished playing, a countdown began, and long queues quickly formed at each of the entrances.

"He dares to come here, British dog? Quickly switch to Mortal Kombat."

"I burst out laughing. Lai Si stood there and said, 'Stop fighting! If you want to fight, go to the dance studio!'"

"Will the planning team arrive? I need to have a serious talk with them. The changes to Momoyama for next season are a complete mess, I can't accept it!"

At the back of the line, a group of people walked over. Leading them was a girl with a slim waist, long legs, and a cold, beautiful face. Beside her were four or five handsome men and beautiful women. The good-looking men and women instantly attracted a lot of attention.

They didn't care at all, or were used to being the center of attention, acting as if no one else was around. One of the boys, dressed in gray, chattered on: "There are so many people. They keep saying that the official is stupid for charging full price, but they still end up getting ripped off. Your game's players have really been trained."

He kept talking the whole way: "Those guys from the sky will definitely come too. I hope that Gou Si Ce Hua kid doesn't get caught. He's always talking nonsense in the world chat. If I challenge him to an offline PK, he'll be scared to death."

The girl in the lead said impatiently, "Stop making noise."

The puppy-like boy pinched his lips, looking aggrieved. The others found him amusing and said, "Hua Xin, you talk too much. Not to mention the gang leader, even we can't stand it."

"You should hold back for now and speak only after you see the people in the sky."

"LOL, a secret weapon, huh?"

Hua Xin's eyes rolled around, filled with sorrow.

He was naturally talkative, able to ramble on about even a bottle of mineral water. After a moment of restraint, his urge to speak began to stir. Hua Xin figured the guild leader couldn't just beat him up, so he indulged his desire and rambled on, "And then there's Lai Si! Aren't you curious about what he looks like? He can bewitch a bunch of players without even showing his face, making them all his dogs. No wonder he's the number one influencer, even..."

Hua Xin suddenly slammed on the brakes. Seeing his companions frantically gesturing to remind him, he realized that there was a former lover among them who seemed impossible to win back. He smiled awkwardly, his eyes darting to the right front.

While a few people were chatting enthusiastically, someone in the group remained silent the entire time.

The man walking to the right was tall with long legs, deep-set features, and heavy eyebrows; he looked like someone you didn't want to mess with.

The intense gazes behind him were not to be ignored. Feng Ting turned his head to stare at Hua Xin and rolled his eyes fiercely.

"Alright." He wasn't angry at being cricketed in front of him, and turned to look at the scenery in the distance.

The flow of people stretched into a long line, winding its way to the shaded area beside the road. The sky was clear and bright, but the sunlight was not glaring.

As Feng Xi drifted off into thought, a figure suddenly flashed across his retina.

"Why aren't you moving?" Hua Xin had already walked ahead, but seeing that he wasn't moving, she turned around and asked.

The wind stopped but didn't stop in place. After a moment of stunned silence, it slowly took a step and caught up with the group.

"just……"

Hua Xin muttered, "What's wrong?"

"nothing."

He had just caught a glimpse of a blurry figure in the crowd at the other entrance.

Even though he couldn't see her profile clearly, a strong premonition suddenly welled up in his heart, and his heart pounded as he told him.

That's the person you're hoping to see.

Because of that blurry figure whose face he couldn't even see clearly, Feng Ting was absent-minded and distracted the whole way in. Hua Xin kept saying that the costume of a certain Rolls was good and the feeling of a certain Tan staff was right. She grabbed Feng Ting and exclaimed, "Brother Feng, look at that Taoshan! The official cosplayer is awesome. Dog Wing only lived for a few seconds in my eyes."

Feng Shibu casually hummed in agreement, his gaze sweeping across the dense crowd.

"Holy crap, there's a camera here! Block me out!"

"Don't run, Dog Dong!" Hua Xin grabbed the burly man hiding behind her and pulled him out. "Are you so afraid of people?!"

As he spoke, he ran further and further away.

When faced with the rotating robotic arm and the dark camera lens, Hua Xin, who was usually so eloquent and assertive, fell silent. She huddled in a corner, watching the camera slowly move away, before standing up straight and cursing, "Why is there a camera here? These damn officials always resort to sneak attacks and infringe on my portrait rights."

The offline event was a small-scale anime convention, with the huge venue divided into different areas. Cosplayers enjoyed their cosplay, and fans exchanged ideas about fan art. The organizers thoughtfully prepared many activities, and celebrities were even invited to the main stage. A cantilever camera moved throughout the venue, and several reporters with cameras randomly interviewed passersby. Many players who couldn't attend the events crowded into the official live stream, which quickly became a trending topic within ten minutes.

Hua Xin was incredibly arrogant online, but his true colors were revealed offline. Making him appear on camera was worse than killing him.

Not far away, Lu Tian's men watched him with amusement, mocking him without any politeness: "You're overthinking it, Hua Xin. That camera didn't even glance at you. A reporter just walked by, did you see him even acknowledge you?"

"The spotted dog is best at being delusional."

Hua Xin glared angrily, rushed forward and grabbed the other person's neck, pretending to fight back: "Dog Dong, bark again?"

They were fooling around, strolling and eating, it was lively, but not very exciting. Hua Xin was already bored and thought that instead of wandering around here, he might as well go to an internet cafe to play games.

Just as she was hesitating whether to speak, a series of exclamations came from not far away. Hua Xin immediately ran over to join the fun: "Is it some celebrity?"

"Elbow, Brother Feng, let's go see what's going on."

Feng Tingbu followed him nonchalantly, his fleeting gaze sweeping in that direction.

Hua Xin gasped, "Wow!"

The wind stopped, but his gaze remained fixed.

Among the ups and downs of the back of his head, one could immediately spot the young man who seemed to be surrounded by stars. In front of him was a reporter dressed as Fei Xing, and a camera was pointed at him. Although he was dressed no differently from the others, he was just standing there with a gentle smile, yet everyone around him subconsciously held their breath, and the bustling venue instantly became quiet.

Hua Xin's noisy voice seemed to come from across the sea: "Look at the live stream, this person is Lai Si!"

Noise, chaos, and silence.

The phone screen was stained with a warm fingerprint, and in the semi-reflective light, the young man's face was exceptionally clear, even the smile lines at the corners of his lips were faintly visible.

"Wife, wife! I knew you were my wife the moment I saw you!"

"Wife, hehe, wife, wife."

"Wasabi Handsome Wasabi Handsome Wasabi Handsome?"

"Rich and handsome, I don't want to live anymore."

"Baby Laisi, turn around, it'll feel good. I'll just bang bang bang bang bang—"

"Laisi, can I date you?!"

The barrage of comments flashed by rapidly, densely covering half the screen.

"Dog Xin, turn off the bullet comments quickly."

"Oh, oh," Hua Xin replied blankly. His hands were probably sweaty from being in the crowded venue, and his fingertips were slippery. He swiped across the screen several times without finding the right spot. He swallowed, held his breath, and his fingers trembled slightly as he slowly lowered them.

The live chat was empty.

"Wow, this looks... pretty awesome."