Li Yuheng shrugged and casually carried the vegetable basket to the sink: "Nothing, just asking."
He turned on the tap, and the water gushed out, washing away the dirt from the eggplant. His fingers unconsciously rubbed against the cool water.
Shu Bai stood at the kitchen doorway, staring at Li Yuheng's back for a while, before suddenly speaking: "This house used to belong to my family."
Li Yuheng paused in his movements, water droplets splashed on his sleeve, spreading a dark stain.
“My parents are both teachers in the county town, and this is a house allocated by the school.” Shu Bai’s voice was very calm, as if he were telling a story that had nothing to do with him. “Later, they got into a motorcycle accident. They weren’t wearing helmets and died on the spot.”
Li Yuheng turned around abruptly. The faucet was still running, and water droplets dripped from his fingertips, forming a small puddle on the ground.
Shu Bai leaned against the door frame, her gaze fixed on the hibiscus tree in the yard, a faint smile appearing on her lips: "Back then, I was still in high school. To raise money for medical expenses, I sold this land. Later... I made money as an actress and bought it back."
Li Yuheng's Adam's apple bobbed, and the sound of water became particularly jarring in his ears.
I see.
But why is this also a small bitter gourd?
Which despicable person stuffed Shu Bai into the mission world of the Quick Transmigration Bureau and gave him such a terrible identity?
Li Yuheng turned off the tap, shook the water droplets off his hands, and strode towards Shu Bai.
Shu Bai looked up at him, her brows furrowing slightly: "What—"
Before he could finish speaking, Li Yuheng pulled him into his arms.
Shu Bai was taken aback by the sudden hug and instinctively tried to push him away: "What's wrong with you?"
Li Yuheng tightened his arms, rested his chin on Shu Bai's shoulder, and said in a muffled voice, "Teacher Shu Bai, I will definitely wear a helmet when I ride a motorcycle from now on."
Shu Bai: "..."
He was speechless.
He was silent for a moment, then suddenly raised his hand and punched Li Yuheng on the back: "...Let go."
Li Yuheng not only didn't let go, but tightened his grip even more, gently patting Shu Bai's back like he was coaxing a child, muttering, "Sweetie, don't cry, don't cry, your husband's here..."
The veins on Shu Bai's forehead throbbed: "Li Yuheng, I think you can't tell the difference between the two kings, can you?"
Upon hearing this, Li Yuheng was not frightened at all. Instead, he took advantage of the situation and rubbed against Shu Bai's neck, saying in a smug tone, "Who is the king? Of course, it's me."
Shu Bai narrowed his eyes and suddenly stomped hard on Li Yuheng's instep.
But Li Yuheng reacted faster, suddenly taking a small step with his feet spread outwards, causing Shu Bai to miss his footing.
Li Yuheng put his hands on Shu Bai's shoulders and leaned closer with a grin: "Teacher Shu Bai, your sneak attack technique is not good."
Shu Bai narrowed his eyes, about to lash out, but Li Yuheng suddenly said seriously, "But don't worry, my skills are excellent, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."
Shu Bai: "..."
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Yuheng stole a kiss on his lips and began to narcissistically recite: "Moreover, I, Li Yuheng, am a top-tier celebrity, capable in both the living room and the kitchen, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and possessing both talent and good looks. What else could I be but the King? I truly deserve the title!"
The moment Shu Bai grabbed the broom, Li Yuheng had already reflexively darted three meters away, turning back to taunt him as he ran: "Teacher Shu Bai, your aim isn't very good!"
"Li Yuheng!" Shu Bai gritted his teeth, the broom drawing a sharp arc in the air. "You stop right there!"
Li Yuheng nimbly circled around the hibiscus tree, not forgetting to turn back and make a face: "Teacher Shubai, a beating is a sign of affection, how much do you love me?"
Shu Bai was so angry that the veins on his forehead throbbed, and he slammed his broom against the tree trunk, shaking the petals to the ground.
The two chickens, Li Xiaoheng and Shu Xiaobai, were so frightened by the noise that they flapped their wings and ran wildly around the yard, sending feathers and flower petals flying everywhere.
"Hehehe!" (Let's fight! Let's fight!)
"Cluck cluck!" (Go, Dad!)
As Li Yuheng ran, he pulled out his phone, pointing the camera at Shu Bai who was chasing him: "Hello everyone! This is a live broadcast of 'Country Love: Top Star Escape'! We can see Teacher Shu Bai holding a weapon, oh no, it's a magic broom of love, and is giving me a loving lesson!"
"According to our reporter's risky observation, Mr. Shu Bai's facial expressions are completely out of control at this moment, which is extremely rare in his ten-year acting career..."
Upon seeing this, Shu Bai immediately threw the broom from his hand.
"Whoosh!"
The broom traced a perfect parabola in the air, heading straight for Li Yuheng's face.
Li Yuheng dodged to the side, the broom whizzing past his ear before slamming against the courtyard gate with a loud thud.
The courtyard gate opened in response.
Outside the door, a middle-aged man in a suit and tie was raising his hand, ready to knock, when a broom struck him squarely on his shiny leather shoes.
The air froze instantly.
Li Yuheng blinked, looking at the middle-aged man in a suit and tie with bulging muscles outside the door, and the eight black-clad bodyguards lined up behind him, and his lips twitched.
They actually came...
The mechanical voice of 0090 echoed in his mind: "Your Highness, this is your father in this world."
Li Yuheng: "Oh."
He calmly put his phone back in his pocket, grinned at the man at the door, and said, "Dad, what brings you here?"
Li Fu's face was ashen, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Li Yuheng and Shu Bai, finally settling on Shu Bai.
“Mr. Shu,” Li’s father suddenly bowed deeply to Shu Bai, “My son is unruly and has caused you trouble.”
Shu Bai: "...?"
Li Yuheng: "...?"
Eight bodyguards in black bowed in unison: "Greetings, Mr. Shu!"
Li's father straightened up, turned around and glared at Li Yuheng: "You unfilial son! Come here and apologize to Mr. Shu right now!"
Li Yuheng blinked: "Have you misunderstood something?"
"A misunderstanding?" Li's father sneered, pulling a stack of photos from his suit pocket and throwing them on the ground. "You've been chasing him from variety shows to the countryside, relentlessly harassing him and harassing respectable men, and you dare to call it a misunderstanding?!"
The photos were scattered all over the ground, all of them screenshots of Li Yuheng and Shu Bai's interactions on the show, as well as candid photos of the two in a supermarket and on a motorcycle.
Shu Bai bent down to pick up a card, her brows furrowing slightly: "..."
Li Yuheng leaned over to take a look and laughed: "Wow, it's actually quite a good photo."
Li's father was furious: "You good-for-nothing! Mr. Shu is a proper actor, not someone you can just play around with!"
He turned to Shu Bai, his tone softening instantly: "Mr. Shu, I will take this unfilial son back and discipline him strictly, and I guarantee he will never bother you again."
After saying that, he waved his hand, and eight bodyguards immediately stepped forward, making a move to grab Li Yuheng.
Shu Bai suddenly stepped in front of Li Yuheng: "Wait."
Li Fu was taken aback: "Mr. Shu?"
Shu Bai said expressionlessly, "Uncle Li, you may have really misunderstood."
…
After Li's father left in a grand procession with eight bodyguards, Shu Bai fell into deep thought, holding the black card that Li's father had forced on him.
Li Yuheng stood still, secretly making a hand seal, and a wisp of ghostly energy silently wrapped around Shu Bai's soul from his fingertips.
0090: [Your Highness! This is a violation of regulations! The Quick Transmigration Bureau strictly prohibits mission takers from applying soul marks to characters!]
Li Yuheng ignored him, and with a flick of his finger, the ghostly aura completely merged into Shu Bai's soul.
0090: [Your Highness! You'll be punished by the Quick Transmigration Bureau for this!]
Li Yuheng didn't care at all: "Come on, let them come find me. Little system, I think you can't tell the difference between the king and the queen, can you?"
0090: [...]
Shu Bai snapped out of her daze and frowned at Li Yuheng: "What are you up to now?"
Li Yuheng immediately abandoned his underhanded tactics and approached with a grin: "Teacher Shubai, what's the credit limit on your black card that my dad gave you? Is it enough to support me for the rest of my life?"
Shu Bai sneered and shoved the card into his arms: "Keep your money from selling yourself safe."
Li Yuheng happily accepted the card and casually stuffed it into his pocket: "Okay, then I'll take it as Teacher Shubai's betrothal gift."
Shu Bai: "..."
He took a deep breath, turned, and walked into the house. Li Yuheng quickly followed, muttering, "Teacher Shubai, what are we having for dinner tonight? Shall we use the money my dad gave us to have a nice meal?"
Shu Bai didn't even turn his head: "I'll eat you."
Li Yuheng dramatically clutched his chest: "Really? Teacher Shu Bai is so cruel!"
Shu Bai glanced at him sideways: "Li Yuheng, is your skin made of city walls?"
Li Yuheng said solemnly, "No, it's set with diamonds, it's priceless."
Shu Bai: "..."
He quickened his pace, and Li Yuheng quickened his pace as well; he slowed down, and Li Yuheng swayed leisurely behind him, like a tail that he couldn't shake off.
Unable to bear it any longer, Shu Bai suddenly turned around: "You—"
Li Yuheng's eyes were filled with a bright smile: "What's wrong with me?"
Shu Bai stared at him for two seconds, then suddenly reached out and pinched his face, pulling it to both sides: "So annoying."
Li Yuheng was pulled so hard he was wincing, but his smile only grew brighter: "Teacher Shubai, this really counts as domestic violence."
Shu Bai released her grip: "Domestic violence? Who are you to me?"
Li Yuheng rubbed his cheek, which had been pinched red, and suddenly became serious: "Boyfriend, fiancé, future partner, choose one?"
Shu Bai gave the middle finger and turned to leave.
Li Yuheng watched his retreating figure, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Some people, you may think they're arguing with you, but actually they're using their own methods to subtly draw you into their territory.
Not an inch of land will be yielded.
“Hey, Professor Shu Bai,” Li Yuheng suddenly raised his voice, “were you just hinting that I should propose?”
Shu Bai turned around abruptly, her eyes filled with shock, as if to say, "How can you be so shameless?"
Li Yuheng followed, hands in his pockets, half his body pressed against Shu Bai, and continued to press for answers.
"Really?"
"no."
"My hearing isn't very good, what did you say?"
"..."
"If you don't say anything, I'll take it as a yes. Oh dear, I'm a little embarrassed. Actually, I was all ready. Ta-da! Come on, hold up another finger, and I'll put it on you."
"..."
...
(World One - The End)
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