Chapter 15 We're boyfriend and girlfriend...
Did you believe it? Did you believe it or not?
Ling Qiu didn't know either. She didn't sense any anger or anything like that from the monster. Perhaps the monster was more cunning than she had imagined and was hiding.
But this feeling amused Ling Qiu; the monster seemed to know nothing.
What she says goes, and her lies could be exposed at any moment. What would the consequences be? Just thinking about it is thrilling.
However, to increase the credibility of the lie, Ling Qiu continued to ask, "And what about you? When is your birthday? The day of birth is of great significance to humans, and people celebrate it."
Her expectant gaze fell on "Li Jiale," who had appeared in the corner at some point, and she smiled, saying, "Bobo, I want to celebrate your birthday."
From a distance, she saw the monster narrow his eyes. He just stared straight at her without saying a word. For a moment, Ling Qiu almost thought that her lie had been seen through...
However, she remained calm and composed throughout, showing no sign of guilt whatsoever.
Birthday? It seems that these poor, tiny creatures have a habit of keeping track of time.
However, when He existed, human methods of dating had not yet been invented.
He didn't answer, but remained silent. Ling Qiu continued, "Maybe you don't remember, but it doesn't matter. I remember. The day we first met was May 6th. Let's take that day as your birthday! I'll remember it."
Humans are truly despicable when they lie.
Could she really believe He would take those words seriously? Hypocritical women have no self-awareness; her eyes always shine brightly when she tells a lie.
But it doesn't matter, He has plenty of ways to make her cry it out.
Ling Qiu's digital watch was flashing a faint blue light, indicating that someone was looking for her on Hilink. Just as she was about to look down, a sudden jolt of electricity seemed to run through her mind, and then the scene changed abruptly, and she found herself back in Ma De's dark basement.
Torn skin, a bloody, mangled body, organs reduced to a pool of rotten mud...
Everything is slowly recovering at a rate visible to the naked eye.
Ling Qiu was stunned. She suddenly realized that her lie had not fooled the monster. He had changed his mind and wanted to take everything back!
"Wait!!" Ling Qiu exclaimed, "I misspoke, no, I'll tell you what it meant again, please stop right now!"
The monster, lurking in some unknown corner, was watching her with icy eyes.
“Not enough,” he said sarcastically.
Ling Qiu pursed her lips. Oh no! Everything's gone wrong!
What else could it be? What leverage does she have left?
"Of course... as compensation..." Ling Qiu's voice was barely a whisper, "How about I become your girlfriend?"
Ling Qiu realized that she had no leverage whatsoever except herself.
My life is worthless.
As she made the suggestion, she noticed that everything about Mad stopped recovering instantly. Luckily, she reacted quickly enough, otherwise Mad would have gone from serious injury to minor injury!
"Girlfriend?" the monster murmured the word, his tone flippant.
Is that not allowed? Ling Qiu couldn't help but wonder, then what exactly is this guy following her for?
"No," the monster replied.
Ling Qiu felt a sudden emptiness in her heart, but then realized that Ma De's injuries were not continuing to heal.
"If it's the bride, then yes."
Ling Qiu raised an eyebrow in surprise. Did he mean marriage right away? She couldn't play around with things like that, and besides, the other party was a monster. Who knew if something strange would happen to her if she married such a thing?
It's similar to the religious practices of white people.
Ling Qiu couldn't help but think of the cult called the Temple, and she began to suspect that this strange thing might have some connection with the Temple.
“Hmm… I really do want to marry you.” Ling Qiu carefully chose her words. “But, people have to date before they get married, and that step can’t be skipped… Besides, in essence, there’s really no difference between the two states, haha.”
Ling Qiu didn't even know which corner to speak to, nor did she know where the monster was hiding. She could only mutter to herself, which must have been very silly.
"The bride," the monster persisted.
This is really difficult.
Ling Qiu insisted, "How about we get engaged first, and then choose a good day to get married? After all, it's a wedding, so it has to be solemn. What do you think?"
The monster didn't answer immediately, and Ling Qiu knew that once it started acting like this, it meant it was considering it.
"There's hope," she continued. "Besides, my name has the character for 'autumn' in it, and I love autumn. I dream of marrying my monster husband in autumn. How many times can a person get married in their lifetime... If this wish could be granted, I would be the happiest little girl in the world..."
Even Ling Qiu herself felt a headache coming on just saying such ridiculous things.
She clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture, making her expression as pitiful as possible.
Soon, she heard the monster say, "Okay, deal."
"Oh my! Anbot, I like you the most!" Ling Qiu said happily, and she emphasized, "From now on, we are boyfriend and girlfriend."
After discussing the engagement, Ling Qiu waited for several hours but didn't receive any indication from Anbote, such as an engagement gift or a ring.
She guessed that the monster probably had no idea that humans had these habits.
That's great. If we don't have these things and only have a verbal promise, it's okay if we go back on our word later, right?
Currently, Ling Qiu and this human-shaped doll of Li Jiale have maintained a distance that only goes so far as to hold hands. She has kissed him, but nothing else has happened.
On the first night after confirming their relationship, Ling Qiu was even anxious for a long time, wondering if Anbote would do something to her. Finally, when Anbote fell asleep peacefully and slept soundly until dawn, Ling Qiu felt relieved.
She got out of bed and checked her phone first; the first message was from her boss.
"Has this order been settled, Q?"
Ling Qiu turned 4000 over expressionlessly.
Just after transferring the money, she heard a voice behind her ear. Anbot had suddenly appeared behind her without her noticing.
"who is he?"
“My boss,” Ling Qiu answered truthfully. “I give him 50% of my earnings for every job I do.”
What is your relationship?
Ling Qiu looked confused: "Well, it's just the relationship between a boss and an employee."
"Since he's the boss, why are you the one paying his salary?"
Wow! What a tricky question! Ling Qiu also wants to know why her boss never gives her any money!
“Because my work requires me to use the dark web, but I’m a freelancer and don’t have access to it. I need him to grant me that permission. Do you understand what I’m saying? I can’t do anything without him,” Ling Qiu said.
In less than a second, the monster had already gone through the chat history between Ling Qiu and her boss, and it found that Ling Qiu's attitude was very respectful.
He also wants this attitude.
"So, if I can do this, you'll accept me as your boss?" Anbot asked.
"Hmm?!" Ling Qiu's mind raced, trying to decide whether the monster's identity as his wife was more dangerous, or whether being the monster's subordinate was more dangerous.
At least the subordinates don't have any sexual connotations, right?
She tentatively asked, "Can you let me into the dark web? Do you know what the dark web is?"
"Do I need to know?" Amber countered.
Ling Qiu was astonished. Given Anbot's abilities, if she wanted to know something, she could simply use his empathy, right?
"But what if I want to know what happened in the past? Can you let me see it too?" Ling Qiu asked.
“Of course.” His voice sounded exceptionally confident. “In my space, time doesn’t fluctuate. You can see whatever you want.”
"……"Wait a moment!
Without hesitation, Ling Qiu immediately took action and withdrew the 4,000 Man Yuan that had just been transferred.
Haha! Luckily I made it in time; her scumbag boss is probably still asleep!
"Are you serious?" Ling Qiu looked Anbote up and down, dressed in Li Jiale's skin. "How about we do a test? I'm about to take on a new order. If you can really do everything I need, then you can be my boss! I can transfer the money to you!"
“I don’t want money,” he said.
"Then what do you want?" Ling Qiu asked.
"You'd better listen to me." He enunciated each word clearly.
Ling Qiu pondered for a second. Compared to poverty, what did obedience matter?
"make a deal."
A note from the author:
Male protagonist: It seems I've forgotten something.
Autumn: No.
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