Chapter 79 Act 21 True Gender

The system told Ruan Chao that Chu Xinglan was the protagonist of this world, a son of heaven with good fortune, which completely shattered Ruan Chao's dream of becoming the protagonist.

After he finally accepted this sad fact, it said that the two of them had to go through a breakup before deciding to get married, so that Chu Xinglan could embark on the predetermined path of being the protagonist and achieve success.

I was upset...

Or is the world turned upside down?

For a moment, Nguyen Chao thought he was dreaming.

He licked his slightly swollen lips and felt a slight dull pain...which was caused by Chu Xinglan kissing him before.

Chu Xinglan didn't use much strength, nor did he bite him like a dog licking a bone like last time, but he kissed him for too long, and Ruan Chao's lips were very soft and tender, so they became swollen after being sucked for a while, and even the slightest breeze would cause a slight stinging pain.

If I can feel the pain...it means I'm not dreaming.

Nguyen Chao's mind cleared up for a moment.

He remembered what the system had just said.

Not only do I have to break up with Chu Xinglan, but Chu Xinglan must be the first to initiate the breakup.

It really posed a huge problem for him.

But it is not impossible.

Maybe after he confessed his true gender to Chu Xinglan, Chu Xinglan would not be able to accept it and would break up with him.

The system taught Nguyen Chao the cultivation method, helping him to break free from the shackles of the furnace qualifications and get rid of the fate of being destined to rely on others. Nguyen Chao still had some trust in it in his heart.

But it does not mean that the Nguyen Dynasty would accept everything it said without caring about anything.

But... he also had some vague guesses in his mind, as if shrouded by a veil. His fuzzy subconscious made him feel that he did come to this world with some mission, and what the system said was the mission he had to complete.

Several mottled fragments of memory flashed through his mind quickly, but before Ruan Chao could reach out to capture them, they all disappeared.

The system noticed the changes in the Nguyen Dynasty, and the reaction was very big, and the voice was obviously excited. [Chao Chao, do you remember anything? ]

Ruan Chao paused, shook his head hesitantly, "No."

The system's tone weakened, and it seemed a little disappointed, and it said "OK" in a drawn-out tone.

This damn bug still exists, and the Nguyen Dynasty is still in a state of amnesia. We can only wait until this world ends before things can return to normal.

It knew that Ruan Chao liked Chu Xinglan, and was worried that he would be embarrassed by the mission, so it whispered to him, "You and Chu Xinglan don't need to really break up, you can just do a show together, even if you just break up and get back together the next moment. " In short, they have to do a good job on the surface, and with the host system's laissez-faire attitude of turning a blind eye to the host, they can easily fool them.

The relationship between the host and Chu Xinglan will not be affected, and they can still easily get points... everyone is happy.

…

Three days passed in a flash.

Soon it was the time that Ruan Chao and Chu Xinglan had agreed to confess the truth.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't nervous.

After all, it was a secret he had deliberately hidden for six whole years.

A lot can change in six years.

From not knowing how to wear a dress in the beginning and always putting it on backwards clumsily, to now being able to easily tie a beautiful bun and match different styles of dresses with different hairstyles... making himself look more like a girl.

Ruan Chao sat in front of the mirror, looking at himself in the mirror.

He was wearing a white dress and had long loose hair that reached down to his waist, making his face look smaller than the size of a palm.

Her skin is very white, her eyes are big, her chin is slightly pointed, her nose is straight and warped, and her mouth is red, like a half-open petal.

Nguyen Chao was used to looking at his own face and couldn't tell how beautiful he was. He just knew that he should be pretty.

Otherwise, Chu Xinglan wouldn't always stare at him in a daze.

Nguyen Chao tied her hair into a high ponytail and secured it with a hair crown. She also changed into a white men's robe with light gold cloud patterns embroidered on the cuffs to symbolize her status. She wore a gold-inlaid white jade belt around her waist, outlining her slender waist.

Yes, it’s Chu Xinglan’s clothes.

His storage ring was filled with all kinds of beautiful dresses, hairpins, and jewelry, but there wasn't a single piece of clothing for men, so he could only pick up Chu Xinglan's clothes to wear.

Apart from the fact that the robe was a little big, the cuffs were a little wide, and the hem was long enough to trip people, there were no other major flaws.

Nguyen Chao turned around in front of the mirror.

He does have some of the heroic demeanor of a young man.

Because of his young age, his facial features have not yet fully developed, giving him an androgynous beauty. But after he resumed his masculine attire and no longer deliberately used his hair to modify his facial shape, no one would mistake him for a girl anymore.

Ruan Chao was satisfied and went outside to find Chu Xinglan.

Chu Xinglan is planting peach trees.

It was on the day they first arrived at Ruoyun Peak that Ruan Chao mentioned this casually when they saw the peach blossom forest with falling petals. He said that he liked fresh and juicy peaches more than beautiful peach blossoms, and Chu Xinglan took it to heart.

He has been busy planting trees these two days.

Nguyen Chao would occasionally help him, such as watering the plants, loosening the soil, and applying some spiritual energy to the roots of the saplings to help them grow faster.

When Ruan Chao found Chu Xinglan, he had already planted the last peach tree sapling. Most of the peach blossoms in the forest had already fallen, and the pink petals fell to the ground and were crushed into the dust.

The sturdy trunk of the peach tree has sprouted green branches, and the leaves rustle in the breeze.

Next to an ancient, vigorous and green pine tree, these saplings were planted crookedly, each one more droopy and lifeless than the other. Their fragile branches were young and tender, and their leaves were dry and lacked water. It seemed that any slightly stronger wind could blow them away.

The roots of some saplings were still exposed, and Chu Xinglan casually kicked some dirt on them.

Chu Xinglan's hand, which was used to holding a sword, had obviously never done such a thing. Even though he had been planting trees for several days, his movements were still very clumsy. He pinched his fingers to make a spell, and a handful of water fell from the sky. The saplings, which were already crooked, were immediately knocked to the ground by the water.

There's too much water.

Chu Xinglan was obviously stunned for a moment, then he picked up the sapling and his spiritual power rushed crazily to the roots of the sapling as if it were free. Soon, the roots of the sapling took root in the soil, and it trembled its tender green branches and leaves, and straightened its small body.

Nguyen Chao watched silently for a while.

If the trees were planted randomly in this way in an ordinary plot of land, they would all wither within a few days.

However, the Feng Shui of Ruyun Peak is good for health, and the lake water flowing through it is full of spiritual power, which is very suitable for the growth of flowers, plants and trees. Chu Xinglan has also infused a large amount of spiritual energy into it, so even the withered tree trunks will be covered with branches again, not to mention the small trees that are already full of energy and vitality.

Chu Xinglan seemed to have noticed his arrival at this moment and turned his head to look at him.

Nguyen's body tensed for a moment.

He wasn't wearing a skirt today, nor was he dressed like a woman... Chu Xinglan should be able to tell at a glance.

However, the boy seemed to notice nothing. He curled his lips as usual and waved to him, "Chao Chao, come here."

Nguyen Chao walked over slowly.

Chu Xinglan took his hand and led him to look at the row of small trees he had planted.

The boy's eyes seemed to be filled with stars, shining brightly.

It seemed that planting these peach trees gave him a greater sense of accomplishment than mastering a set of swordsmanship.

He waved his hand and said, "Look, Chao Chao, this is the tree we planted together."

The Nguyen Dynasty... The Nguyen Dynasty was a little bit guilty.

Because he didn't put in any effort at all.

Almost all of these trees were planted by Chu Xinglan alone, and he just occasionally followed him and accompanied him.

Chu Xinglan didn't care about these small details and continued to talk to himself, "...I have applied spiritual power to each tree. If nothing unexpected happens, they will bear peaches next year."

Ruan Chao was also distracted by his thoughts and couldn't help but think along with him, "Will the peaches be sweet?"

"The man who sold me the saplings said that if they were not sweet, I would not pay for them. If I went to him, he would return the money to me."

"Did you buy it in the store?"

"I bought it on the street, one hundred spirit stones per tree."

Chu Xinglan obviously had no idea about spirit stones, but Ruan Chao had lived in the lower realm for a long time and had a general understanding of the market. Even if prices in the upper realm were skyrocketing, an ordinary sapling would not be able to be sold for a hundred spirit stones.

Chu Xinglan was obviously taken advantage of.

Nguyen Chao asked again: "Do you know his name and where he lives?"

Chu Xinglan shook his head.

After buying the saplings, he couldn't wait to return to Ruyun Peak and plant them for Ruan Chao to see. He didn't even think of asking for these basic information.

Ruan Chao: "If the peaches are not sweet after a year, where can you find him?"

Chu Xinglan was stunned for a moment, as if he had not expected this, and a hint of annoyance appeared on his face.

Ruan Chao reached out his hand to wipe the dust off his face and softened his voice to comfort him, "It doesn't matter if you can't find it. If it's not sweet, we can continue to plant it next year."

Chu Xinglan hummed.

He held Ruan Chao's hand a little tighter.

Ruan Chao stared at the crooked saplings before he remembered why he came to find Chu Xinglan.

He straightened the jade belt around his waist, adjusted his hair crown, and occasionally stroked the light golden cloud pattern on his cuffs with his fingers. These repetitive little movements seemed to make him feel more confident.

After a while, he raised his eyes, looked straight at the boy in front of him, and asked abruptly: "Chu Xinglan, don't you see that I am different today than I was in the past?"

This time, Ruan Chao did not deliberately change her voice, maintaining the feminine gracefulness and elegance, and fully revealing the originally clear and pleasant voice that belonged to a boy.

Chu Xinglan stared at him for a while.

The ears turned red silently.

He coughed lightly and said, "You are wearing my clothes."

There was also the cool and pleasant scent of Chu Xinglan on his clothes, which enveloped Ruan Chao's entire body, as if an artificial mark had been engraved on him.

After he put it so bluntly, Ruan Chao curled his fingers, clenched his sleeves, and explained: "I can't find any other clothes to wear, so I can only wear yours first. However, this dress is beautiful, but it is indeed a bit ill-fitting, loose, and the cuffs are very long. It's only because of the belt that it doesn't fall down... No!"

At this point, Ruan Chao slowly frowned and couldn't help but raise his voice a little, "You only noticed this?"

Chu Xinglan's light golden eyes showed a puzzled mood: "What else?"

Ruan Chao took a deep breath and seemed to have made a decision.

He grabbed Chu Xinglan's hand and placed it on his face, letting his fingers stroke his facial features bit by bit.

"You should be able to see it now, right?"

Chu Xinglan: “……?”

Ruan Chao: “…” I’m really impressed.

Although Chu Xinglan didn't say anything, Ruan Chao could still see his confusion.

Not only did he wonder if there was something wrong with Chu Xinglan's eyes, he had hinted so obviously, yet Chu Xinglan didn't notice anything.

He pulled Chu Xinglan's hand, moved it down, and placed it directly on his chest.

...feels very soft.

But it doesn't have the curvature that a woman should have.

Jane clearly revealed her true gender to him.

Ruan Chao acted impulsively, and his face flushed slightly. He felt Chu Xinglan's palm getting hot at a speed visible to the naked eye, and his body began to heat up unconsciously.

"Chao Chao..." The young man's voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes seemed to become a little hotter. His palm slowly moved down, holding Ruan Chao's waist, holding him in his arms, and said in a restrained tone, "You can't do this outside."

If he restrained the strength in his hands, and did not hold Nguyen Chao's waist tightly, pulling him into his arms, it seems that these words would be more convincing.

Ruan Chao put his hands on his chest and pushed him out.

"Don't hug me yet, let me go first..." Chu Xinglan's slightly hot fingers fell on his waist, where he began to feel itchy and sore, "I haven't finished what I want to say yet."

Chu Xinglan didn't care. He just said nice things but his actions were completely contrary to his words. He said that you can't do such things in public, but he still turned his head and came over to kiss Ruan Chao.

Nguyen Chao covered his mouth with his hand in time.

Chu Xinglan stared at him with lowered eyelashes.

His eyelashes are very long and thick, with a slight upward curl at the ends, and the folds of his eyelids are very deep. When he stares at people with his eyes lowered, he has a kind of affectionate buff.

It seems that no matter what the Nguyen Dynasty becomes, he will always like him and will never change.

Ruan Chao's heartbeat skipped a beat uncontrollably.

He took a deep breath and spilled out all the words in his mind like beans pouring out of a bamboo tube.

"Are you really stupid or are you just pretending to be stupid? Can't you see that I have been lying to you?"

"I am not a woman at all. I have been dressing as a woman all these years just to use you. I want to usurp your identity as my fiancée and gain a firm foothold in the underworld with your help. Otherwise, my cauldron would have been taken away by someone else and eaten up."

"...Are you done?" There was no expression on Chu Xinglan's face and his tone was indifferent.

Ruan Chao had not expected Chu Xinglan to react like this. His expression was blank for a moment, and he nodded blankly, "That's all."

Chu Xinglan lowered his eyes and glued them to Ruan Chao's rosy lips. There was a small, not-so-noticeable lip bead hidden in the innermost part. It took a long time of kissing before it could reveal its shape.

His Adam's apple moved up and down for a moment, his eyes darkened a little, and he asked in a low voice: "...Can we kiss now?"