Smiling broadly, Long Tian seemed to see a bright future after escaping the system, filled with countless riches and carefree joy. Li Hun was also smiling; unexpectedly, at his lowest point, Li Hun had given him a pleasant surprise.
Fortunately, everything is under control.
They agreed to cooperate, and on the surface, Li Yiyi and Long Tian didn't seem to have much interaction. But behind the scenes, Long Tian was constantly trying to win Li Yiyi's favor.
Hearing about the changes in favorability rating time and time again, Long Tian couldn't help but get lost in it.
"Li Yiyi, this is a stone I'm giving you. I went to several rivers to polish it into a heart shape for you."
A dark, heart-shaped stone lay in Long Tian's palm. To be honest, Li Yi didn't want to accept it.
"Thank you, I really like it."
She said it with a coy air, and with a thought, her favorability rating increased even further.
[Host, please note that the current target, Li Yiyi, has a favorability rating of 60. Please continue your efforts.]
Sixty years old
Long Tian stared incredulously at Li Yiyi's cold and indifferent expression. He couldn't believe it; he really couldn't believe it.
She outwardly ignored him, but inwardly she was deeply moved by his actions.
From negative 70 to positive 60, God knows what he went through.
To maintain the appearance of cooperation, he could only secretly work on Li Yiyi. The first time he gave her a piece of candy, it was one he had snatched from a child.
He was so good to Li Yiyi; he even abandoned his principles for her sake.
The second time, he picked a wildflower by the roadside. For Li Yiyi's sake, he became someone who destroyed flowers, trees, and shrubs. He was really too good to Li Yiyi.
The third time, which was this time, he went to play by the river and brought Li Yiyi a heart-shaped stone.
This is no ordinary stone; it's a stone imbued with his love. He was so good to Li Yiyi.
He raised Li Yiyi's favorability to sixty points in just three times. If he does it a few more times, will Li Yiyi's heart fall for him?
Thinking of the wild vegetable digging and congee incident in later generations, Long Tian's inspiration came too quickly.
So that's how it is. He had taken the wrong path before. Wealth and scheming couldn't win Li Yiyi's heart; only ordinary happiness could make her look at him differently.
Wealth and status are the ropes that bind Li Yiyi's freedom, but he will help Li Yiyi run towards true freedom.
For a long while, Long Tiandu was immersed in his own world, a lewd smile unconsciously appearing on his face. Li Yiyi took a few steps back.
Her dear mother forbade her from playing with idiots, and then laughed as she spoke, saying that Long Tian was now considered an idiot.
"Li Yiyi, why didn't you accept the gift I gave you? Don't you like it? Don't worry, I'll definitely give you an even better one next time."
After figuring out what style Li Yiyi liked, Long Tian became incredibly confident.
He believed that with his sincere advances, Li Yiyi would definitely fall for him.
"Thank you, but no need."
Li Yiyi glanced disdainfully at Long Tian's so-called heart-shaped stone, and was speechless.
Little did she know that her gaze, in Long Tian's eyes, was a sign of insincerity; outwardly she seemed to dislike him, but inwardly she was secretly reluctant to part with him.
He understands, he understands everything. Li Yiyi is stubborn now, but how much will she regret it later?
Later novels all depict the "wife-chasing crematorium," right? He'll let Li Yiyi know what the "husband-chasing crematorium" really means.
"Li Yiyi, do you really not like it?"
Long Tian decided to give Li Yiyi another chance, his expression condescending, as if to say, "I've given you a chance, you'd better know when to stop."
"dislike."
Li Yiyi nodded firmly and definitively. She was certain she really didn't like it. As for what Long Tian was imagining, that was none of her business.
"Whatever you want, I'm leaving now."
Having been given a chance, Li Yiyi didn't know how to save face. Feeling somewhat humiliated, she left after saying a few words.
Li Yiyi, who remained where she was, didn't know what was wrong with Long Tian, but for the sake of rationality, she politely reduced her favorability by five points.
[Host, please note that the current target, Li Yiyi, has a favorability rating of 55.]
Fifty-five, five less than just now.
Unable to resist glancing back at Li Yiyi, Long Tian saw her standing alone, looking utterly pitiful.
"Pretentious."
They don't appreciate being given face, but when they don't, they resort to playing the victim.
Unfortunately, he wasn't buying it; on the contrary, he wanted to keep Li Yiyi waiting.
He thought that leaving without any mercy would hurt Li Yi, but little did he know that Li Yi didn't care at all.
A somber voice echoed in the familiar, dimly lit room.
"He's fifty-five now, time to close the net."
The door suddenly opened, and a beam of light shone on a figure—it was Li Hun.
"Mother~"
The bright light suddenly shone on Li Hun's face, and she wasn't used to it. She gave her mother a slightly complaining look as she opened the door.
I don't know what's wrong with his mother; she's not as caring as she used to be. Zhao's parents committed suicide; it has nothing to do with him.
Is it fair to treat him coldly for no reason?
"Dinner's ready."
Li's mother couldn't bring herself to call him her son affectionately. Every time she saw Li Hun, she felt a psychological shadow.
After returning that day, she was in this room when she heard from Li Hun about Zhao's mother's fake pregnancy.
"Mother, Aunt is not pregnant. Go and tell Uncle."
Just as she was about to say something, Li Hun's words continued.
"Mother, the reason why Aunt looks pregnant is because I gave her a fake pregnancy drug. Don't worry about how it happened. Just know that Aunt is not pregnant. This is my revenge on them. If Uncle and Aunt still want to have a son, then tell them that they must listen to me from now on."
The cold words and emotionless gaze left Li's mother frozen in place, as if her entire body were encased in ice.
He faked a pregnancy just for revenge.
For the first time, Li's mother felt like she didn't recognize the Li Hun standing before her.
In the past, Zhao's parents treated Li Hun even better than their own son. They would give Li Hun a share of everything they had, and if they only had one portion, they would give it all to him.
Sometimes Zhao's father and mother did things a little badly, but they really didn't have any bad intentions.
And then, because of those few words, Li Hun actually retaliated.
Li's mother didn't know how she found Zhao's father that day, nor did she know how she faced the ruins after the fire the next day.
All she knew was that after returning that day, she didn't know how to face Li Hun.
But Li Hun was her beloved son, and she was unsure how to face him while also worrying about him.
Conflicting emotions often lead Li's mother to do contradictory things. Right now, she cares about Li Hun but unconsciously acts in ways that don't match her feelings.
"Have a meal."
The meal, with its balanced mix of meat and vegetables, looked very appetizing, but the jarring sound instantly killed any appetite.
"Mother, what are you doing?"
It's normal for Li's mother to be unable to accept the passing of Zhao's parents immediately; Li Hun believed he was giving her time.
But it's been so long, and Li's mother is still sulking. Who can stand it?
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