The three girls were quite excited to see Fang Zheng, who had just appeared on TV, appear behind them, and Fang Zheng waved at them.

"Hey, long time no see, how are you doing recently?"

"I'm fine, Mr. Fang Zheng, how are you?"

"Everything is fine here."

As he spoke, Fang Zheng took out the invitation letter and three small boxes.

"Here, this is for you."

"What's this?"

Silica took the invitation curiously and asked.

"You won't have forgotten the celebration party after defeating the Boss on the 100th floor, right? I have already booked the time and place, and you can all come and attend. Of course, if you wish, you can also bring your family and friends along."

“Really, that’s great!”

Hearing Fang Zheng's answer, Silica shouted happily.

"I've been wanting to see you all again for a long time!"

Not only Silica, but also Sinon and Suguha beside them showed excited expressions. Although they were all taken in to a special school to study and live after waking up (Fang Zheng also invested money), not everyone would go.

For example, Gabriel stayed at home and refused to move. Qingye Fangzheng had visited her before and found that she was retraining her painting skills and was hesitating between applying to an art university next year and looking for a job. Therefore, even in the real world, about half of the members of the Dark Moon Sword Guild, just the strategy team, had never met each other.

When Yuna and Asuna added each other as friends, they were so happy that it was obvious that they were looking forward to it.

"The other one is a sample of Illsion. Each of you can have one. Try it out. Of course, there is also a pre-installed demo version of Pokémon. Try it out. If you have any comments, feel free to let me know."

"Great! Thank you, Mr. Fang Zheng!!"

Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Silica smiled sweetly, then quickly opened the package, picked up Illsion and put it on her ears. Shi Nong took the gift nervously and asked anxiously.

"Can you really accept it? This... is very valuable."

ILLsion is certainly not cheap. In terms of market price, it is only slightly cheaper than a full-dive device. Overall, it is still a "high-end brand" that you would have the courage to buy if you saved up your New Year's money. This amount of money is obviously not a small sum for people like Shi Nong who are still in school.

"Don't worry about it. You are my companions after all. This is a gift to you. And for me, this little money is nothing."

Fang Zheng waved his hand nonchalantly. Are you kidding? For him, is money still a problem?

After that, Fang Zheng invited Suguha, Silica and Shi Nong to dinner, and then drove Silica and Shi Nong back to their respective homes. When Fang Zheng parked the car in front of Suguha's house, Suguha looked at Fang Zheng and made a somewhat unexpected invitation.

"Um...Mr. Fang Zheng, could you please come to our house and have a seat?"

"At this time? It's not good to disturb my uncle and aunt."

Fang Zheng was stunned for a moment when he heard Zhiye's invitation. Then he looked at his watch. It was already eight o'clock in the evening, which was the time for the family to gather for dinner. Logically speaking, it was not appropriate for an outsider like him to participate.

"It doesn't matter... My parents are both out today... I'm the only one at home..."

“…”

How does this sound so misleading?

"All right."

Although Fang Zheng originally intended to refuse, when he saw Suguha's pleading expression, Fang Zheng nodded and agreed to her request.

Suguha's home was a typical Japanese courtyard design. Next to the courtyard was a dojo, and on the other side were residences and warehouses. As Suguha said, the whole house was pitch black, with no one in sight. No wonder she wanted Fang Zheng to come in and keep her company. It was indeed a little creepy for a girl to live alone in such a large room.

"My parents have been away on a business trip these past two days, and I'm the only one at home..."

Suguha replied quietly as she served Fang Zheng a cup of tea.

"Really..."

After taking the teacup, Fang Zheng felt a little awkward for a moment. Just when Fang Zheng was trying to find a topic, Zhiye, who was sitting next to him, suddenly spoke.

"Mr. Fang Zheng...I also want to thank you..."

"Thank me?"

Fang Zheng was stunned when he heard Zhiye's thanks. After waking up, he specially hacked into the system to investigate about Zhiye's brother. The result showed that he had died on the day when the death game started... Well, strictly speaking, Fang Zheng didn't help much.

"Yes……"

Suguha nodded, looking at the teacup in her hand.

"To be honest, after I entered the game, I was very worried and uneasy. I wanted to find my brother, but I didn't know where he was... It was you, Mr. Fang Zheng, who helped me. Although I still didn't get to meet my brother in the end, if I hadn't had your support, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to return safely."

At this point, Suguha clenched his hands.

"When I woke up, my parents were very happy. My mother even hugged me and cried. They had already lost my brother and didn't want to lose me again. But if it weren't for your support, Mr. Fang Zheng, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to hold on until the end of the game. So... thank you, Mr. Fang Zheng."

“This is not just my effort.”

Hearing this, Fang Zheng put down the teacup in his hand and reached out to touch Zhiye's hair.

"You've worked hard, Suguha. You've done a great job in the Clearing Group. You have courage and perseverance. Being able to break through the 100th floor and return to the real world was not just due to my strength, but the result of everyone's unity. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for me, Esther, and Restia to defeat the final boss alone."

"But it was Mr. Fang Zheng who brought us together and founded the Dark Moon Sword, which allowed us to successfully leave that death game."

Suguha raised her head, her dark eyes sparkling with bright light. She gradually leaned over and pressed against Fang Zheng's body.

"So... I still want to thank you... Mr. Fang Zheng..."

As he spoke, Suguha stretched out his hand and placed it on Fang Zheng's chest.

"Also, I have a small request..."

"What request?"

"Can I... call you brother?"

At this point, Suguha hesitated for a moment, but still spoke out.

"I... have no blood relationship with my brother. I once loved my brother, but he is dead now. However, I cannot forget him, so..."

As she spoke, Zhiye reached out and hugged Fangzheng's neck. Her cheeks were slightly red as she just stared at Fangzheng.

"So... Mr. Fang Zheng... can you be my brother? I know that Eriri and Asuna are here, and I don't expect to be Mr. Fang Zheng's girlfriend, I just want to be your... sister..."

Fang Zheng could feel the soft touch slowly approaching his body as Suguha moved.

"Is it okay, brother...?"

Looking at Suguha who looked like an abandoned puppy in front of him, Fang Zheng hesitated for a moment, then he nodded.

"Of course... Suguha."

"ah……"

Hearing Fang Zheng's answer, Suguha smiled happily, then she closed her eyes and hugged Fang Zheng in front of her. Soon, the two figures fell on the sofa... Soon, Suguha's voice sounded again.

"Hold me tight...brother..."