The original male protagonist in the book, the villain I want to save
When Song Tiaotiao turned her head, she happened to meet Gu Chengjue's dark eyes.
The phoenix eyes, which were usually expressionless, now contained a rare look of confusion and puzzlement. But after a while, the trembling eyelashes quietly concealed the emotion.
Finally, the look was like a light hook, tentatively cast at Song Tiaotiao, and he only heard him call out: "Song Tiaotiao?" After he finished speaking, he seemed to be startled by his own hoarse voice, and his brows were slightly frowned.
Just then, Song Tiaotiao had already walked back to the edge of the kang. Hearing the voice, she raised the water bowl again: "Gu Chengjue, are you still thirsty? Nod if you are thirsty."
Gu Chengjue's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded. Then, he seemed to want to prop himself up, but even after pressing his fingertips, which had turned red and swollen until they turned white, it was no use.
Seeing this, Song Tiaotiao shook her head at him, gently lifted the bottom of the bowl, and helped him drink the water.
The moistened lips finally showed some color as they moved.
Song Tiaotiao looked at Gu Chengjue's frail appearance and sighed softly, "I finally woke you up. When I woke up this morning, I found you unconscious in front of the door. You didn't know that you slept for half a day today with a high fever. It scared me."
Gu Chengjue was silent for a while, then said, "Song Tiaotiao, are you worried about me?"
Song Tiaotiao didn't understand how Gu Chengjue could grasp the key point so well. She laughed dumbly: "Yes, yes, how can I not worry? You are Gu Chengjue."
The original hero in the book, the villain I want to save.
Gu Chengjue nodded upon hearing this and returned to his usual silence.
Song Tiaotiao was used to it, and waved her hand with a smile: "Anyway, it's good that you woke up. Are you hungry? I'll get you a bowl of porridge."
Gu Chengjue lowered his eyes and said, "Thank you very much."
Song Tiaotiao smiled, turned around and went to the kitchen to heat up the porridge.
A mechanical voice suddenly rang out: "Reissue reward: Rabbit's nest."
Song Tiaotiao only then remembered the reward: "Master, why is the reward reissued?"
The system snorted and laughed: "You say you're humbly seeking instruction, but do you really treat me as your master? You two have already created such a lively atmosphere, and I'm the kind of person who would be so tactless as to ruin it with a mechanical sound? By the way, where do you want the rabbit nest to be?"
Song Tiaotiao was laughing quietly, but after hearing the second half of the sentence, he was a little surprised and said, "Master, is this reward made out of nothing? Master, you are really amazing."
The system's tone rose at the end: "Of course."
Song Tiaotiao thought for a moment and said, "Master, why not put it in the southwest of the yard? I think it's more spacious there, and maybe we can develop some breeding there in the future."
System: "Okay. Two adult rabbits, one male and one female, have been released, but you don't need to manage them on a daily basis. Next, here's the next reward."
There is still one?
Song Tiaotiao couldn't help but use more strength to fan the fire.
“This is the points mall.”
Suddenly, something similar to a game interface appeared in Song Tiaotiao's mind.
There wasn't much in there, mostly abstract concepts. Effects like ripening, strengthening, and resource regeneration all required points starting in the tens of thousands.
And her points are now zero.
The system slowly explained, "Now that the Points Mall is open, the time bonuses during the novice period will be abolished. After that, rewards will be dropped randomly. The rest of the time, you can only rely on redeeming rewards in the mall."
Song Tiaotiao nodded: "Master, how do I get the points?"
"The easiest way is for you to get in touch with Gu Chengjue. The more he accepts you, the higher your points coefficient will be."
Song Tiaotiao was puzzled: "Master, aren't we saving the system? This direction is a bit closer to strategy."
The system said in an enigmatic way, "This is why I chose you. Okay, I'm tired, keep going."
Song Tiaotiao nodded, feeling puzzled. After she took the hot porridge out to cool, she went back into the house to check on Gu Chengjue's condition.
But Gu Chengjue's eyes were tightly closed. Seeing the tired look on his face, Song Tiaotiao did not disturb him. She thought he had fallen asleep again, so she quietly left and went back to the kitchen to pick up the mushrooms.
She classified the mushrooms into major categories according to their species and then into minor categories according to their quality. The high-quality ones were sold first, and the low-quality ones were used for salting, but she also kept some for improving the diet.
Afterwards, Song Tiaotiao wrapped the mushrooms according to the storage method taught by the system, and walked into the house with the white porridge at a suitable temperature.
Gu Chengjue saw Song Tiaotiao walking towards the edge of the kang. He supported himself on the straw with his hands, as if trying to sit up. But even after Song Tiaotiao sat on the edge of the kang, he was unable to do so.
Seeing him like this, Song Tiaotiao couldn't help but said, "Alright, Gu Chengjue. You're weak now, so you should get some rest. Today, I'll be a good person and help you out. Okay?"
Gu Chengjue shook his head gently, but his efforts were fruitless except for making his forehead soaked with sweat.
Song Tiaotiao sighed softly, propped up his chin and said, "As the saying goes, a man who knows the times is a hero. Drinking this bowl of porridge may not make you full of energy immediately, but at least you have a chance to see tomorrow. Moreover, the treatment you receive today is unique in the world. I am not someone who feeds people casually. Moreover, we have seen each other in all kinds of humiliations along the way. This will not destroy your prestige at all. Gu Chengjue, don't let your stomach suffer for you, okay? The way you judge the situation is the most gentlemanly."
Gu Chengjue narrowed his eyes slightly and opened his tightly pursed lips a little.
Song Tiaotiao gestured with her lips: "Ah——"
Gu Chengjue raised his eyebrows and asked in confusion, "Huh?"
Song Tiaotiao steadily put a spoonful of porridge into Gu Chengjue's mouth.
The job was done. Song Tiaotiao's eyes curved: "How is it? Is it delicious?"
Gu Chengjue's brows were furrowed in reflex at the surprise attack, but the sweet aroma of rice lingered on his lips and tongue, and he took in the kindness in Song Tiaotiao's smile. He sighed softly and said, "Thank you for your trouble."
Song Tiaotiao smiled and waved her hand. After a moment, she asked the question that was hidden in her heart: "That's good. By the way, Gu Chengjue, do you remember how you came back?"
Gu Chengjue's eyes darkened slightly, as if he was recalling something seriously. After a moment, he shook his head: "I don't remember."
Song Tiaotiao asked, "Did the person who pulled you into service say anything to you before you came back?"
A hint of coldness flashed in Gu Chengjue's eyes: "They said that there is an order from above that I am not allowed to work here."
Song Tiaotiao raised her eyebrows. "They clearly forced you to go there, but just two days later, they ordered you not to be allowed in. Their attitude has changed so drastically. Could it be that someone else is...?"
When they arrived in the northern border, there were still people who didn't want to let them go.
Song Tiaotiao and Gu Chengjue looked at each other, and the meaning was self-evident.
Song Tiaotiao asked tentatively, "Do you have a candidate in mind?"
Gu Chengjue's eyes flickered, a smile on his face. "He's just a shameless kid who can't stand the Ning Palace's dominance. But there are very few people in the world who can stretch their hands so far and wish to kill me."
Song Tiaotiao nodded.
Although Gu Chengjue's entire speech was confusing, it seemed as if the key points were automatically blurred.
But Song Tiaotiao still read out the following information.
First, they are in the open, while the perpetrators are in the dark.
Secondly, the perpetrators have great connections and it would be easy for them to be crushed to death when they are in decline.
Third, there really is a big boss who is always watching them, but it is like playing a cat-and-mouse game. Although he is holding the knife of slaughter, he has no intention of killing them all. Instead, he gives them a way to survive in the dangerous situation and watches them struggling to survive with amusement.
And all the factors that led to the decrease in the number of people in Prince Ning's Mansion due to death during exile may no longer be accidents.
It was this accumulated hatred that finally made Gu Chengjue step onto the pile of bones and resolutely embark on the road of revenge in the sea of blood and corpses.
Song Tiaotiao lowered her eyes and looked at Gu Chengjue. Her bright eyes were now framed in dark blue. When she raised her eyes, clear bloodshot could be seen.
She blinked and said seriously, "Gu Chengjue, you should take care of your body first, so that you will have the energy to face the battle later, understand?"
Gu Chengjue was startled by this. After a moment, he also nodded seriously and retreated back into the quilt.
When Song Tiaotiao returned to the kitchen, the sun had already set.
After she finished packing, she opened the door and walked into the yard.
The warm yellow glow of the sunset glowed on the snow-covered land, like an orange-flavored smoothie.
Song Tiaotiao couldn't help but miss the comfortable modern life.
There is air conditioning in the summer and geothermal heating in the winter, and you can have enough food, clothing, and entertainment.
Thinking of this, Song Tiaotiao couldn't help but look back at the thatched hut where the conditions and treatment were very different.
They had originally spent their meager savings to buy this thatched hut just to prevent the tragedy of the winter bird.
Therefore, they did not have many requirements for the hardware of the hut, as long as it could accommodate their family of five and not leave them homeless in the harsh winter.
So, they hastily moved into this thatched cottage. On the first night, they felt something like being there and not there.
There were walls and a blanket, but it felt like nothing. Its only function might be metaphysical. Even if they were tormented by a night of cold wind, they would still be able to wake up conscious the next day.
Now, as winter continues to deepen, it will soon be deep winter. By then, it will be a blessing if this thatched hut, where straw flies everywhere when the wind blows, is not blown away by the wind.
Thinking of this, Song Tiaotiao clenched her fists.
She vaguely remembered that Zhao'er had suffered a relapse of illness in the deep winter and died early.
The housing renovation plan is really urgent.
Song Tiaotiao found the tools left by the hunter: a hatchet, an axe, and a hoe.
As she was gesturing, she heard the system say in a deep voice, "What do you want to do?"
Song Tiaotiao said excitedly, "Master, have you rested well? I want to make a clay stove and turn the earthen kang into a warm kang. If we can reinforce the house, that would be even better."
The system snorted and laughed: "As expected of a young man, he can't sit still for a moment. Take your time, one by one. If you want to learn, I will teach you."
Song Tiaotiao's eyes sparkled.
The system changed its tone, "But there are some difficulties with supplies. Let me see your points... Song Tiaotiao, I just rested for a while, and your points have increased to nearly a thousand? What did you and Gu Chengjue do?"
Song Tiaotiao was also confused, but after hearing how quickly his points were increasing, he still counted them carefully: "I used sweet talk to coax Gu Chengjue into drinking a bowl of porridge, and then we had a long chat about life. Finally, I told him to have a good rest so that he could accumulate energy to fight the boss."
The system was silent for a moment. "You must remember our purpose. Gu Chengjue, whom you are trying to save, has become a villain now. The biggest villain in the book."
Song Tiaotiao murmured in surprise, "Did the hero really become the villain? I thought it was just a coincidence, but I didn't expect he was serious... What happened after the story that I didn't finish? Master, do you know the reason?"
The system said calmly, "The secret cannot be revealed. In short, your sweet talk seems to have been very effective on Gu Chengjue. During this period, your points increased by a total of 700. Currently, you have 920 points remaining."
Song Tiaotiao was brought into the mall by the system again.
This time, the mall has added many more substantial items, such as agricultural tools, hardware, seeds, etc., and the prices are quite reasonable, which can be said to be good quality and low price.
To support her renovation plan, Song Tiao Tiao bought a shovel, a saw, and a hammer, saving the hardware for when she needed it. As for seeds and other items she didn't need yet, she didn't look at them.
With the tools in place, Song Tiaotiao is preparing to display all his skills under the guidance of the system.
She saw a thin layer of frost on the southern edge, facing the rosy glow and waving at her with a smile.
A beautiful woman with white hair on her temples followed closely behind with a young child in her arms. The two were Gu Chengjue's mother, Princess Zhao, and Bo Shuang's son, Gu Zhao.
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