Chapter 21: The Golden Retriever Puppy's Meeting is in Progress! The bathroom is filled with the scent of peaches…
Pei Qing was almost moved to tears when she was discharged from the hospital. God knows why she stayed in that lousy hospital for so many days!
Every time she applied to be discharged from the hospital, she was always rejected on the grounds that the patient was extremely weak and that leaving her untreated could be life-threatening. Pei Qing was tired of hearing this.
After confirming repeatedly that there would be no extra charges for hospitalization, Pei Qing continued to lie motionless in her hospital bed.
She spent a week receiving dozens of bottles of nutritional supplements every day, and the doctor's gaze gradually shifted from solemn pity to relief.
She, Pei Qing, was finally able to be discharged from the hospital today! Around 6 PM, all the formalities were completed.
On the day she was discharged from the hospital, Gu Zichen and the housekeeper came again and invited her to visit. Pei Qing gladly accepted, since she would just be lying around at home anyway.
The casino's operations have completely collapsed. After the assassination of the young master of the Gu family, the largest shareholder, the casino closed for a period of time to reorganize its internal management personnel and is currently undergoing a new round of optimization.
As for the other job that was supposed to be a secure, stable job—cleaning—it seems that it's not going to work out either.
The problem with the energy field remains unresolved, and the resumption of work is nowhere in sight. In just a few more days, her internship assessment period will be over, and Pei Qing has long since given up hope.
Sigh, I don't know if she's lucky or not. She's always lucky; whatever job she gets, it falls through in no time. And then she had a ten-day trip to the hospital.
To put it bluntly, she's only been on this planet for less than a month, and it seems she's already saved more money than she could ever earn in a lifetime of hard work. Even her grand travel plans, which she never dared to dream of before, are now on the agenda.
So, Pei Qing is definitely experiencing both pain and pleasure right now.
The Gu family's home wasn't close to the hospital; it would take about twenty minutes to get there. Gu Zichen had already fallen asleep on her lap. These past few days, he had been arriving at the hospital early to stay with Pei Qing, sometimes spending the entire day there, and he was incredibly tired now.
Pei Qing rubbed her fluffy cat ears, leaned comfortably against the back of the leather chair, and opened "Yi Jie," a game she hadn't played in a long time.
As soon as she opened it, the barrage of pop-up messages crashed her terminal, even though Pei Qing had anticipated the sheer volume of messages Leng Shao would send.
Once the game interface was finally working properly, she quickly skimmed through all the messages Leng Shao had sent.
The earliest message was on the third day after Pei Qing was admitted to the hospital, when she started receiving more than a dozen bottles of nutritional supplements daily. At that time, she actually played games online every day, since sitting around doing nothing was really boring, and then she would take the time to say a few perfunctory words to Leng Shao.
Later, she stopped playing games because she found one hand hindering her gameplay, and instead started watching movies on Xingyin (a Chinese video-sharing website). Surprisingly, she had a lot of fun each day, laughing so hard she knocked off the delivery device several times, which earned her a severe scolding from the doctor.
Thinking about it, Pei Qing hadn't logged into the game for almost a week. Suddenly remembering something, she unblocked someone's ID from her blacklist, and sure enough, another wave of messages bombarded her.
Ah Ou, she used to find it too annoying that Leng Shao posted about what he ate, drank, and played every day, and that it wasn't cold or hot where you were, so she moved him to her one-way blacklist.
The purpose of this one-way blacklist is to block some annoying messages without preventing the other party from sending you messages.
To prevent Leng Shao from accusing her of being heartless and not replying to messages when he came online, Pei Qing specially set up automatic replies, such as: Oh, that's great, really, awesome, etc.
The main point is that I have to respond to whatever you post, maximizing the emotional value. Well, I don't know if the other person feels satisfied or not, but she certainly thinks it's maximized.
Sigh, Pei Qian couldn't help but brush a strand of hair from her forehead. Was she really that outstanding, or just too well-rounded?
Pei Qing summarized what Leng Shao had posted in the past few days. It was basically a long list of things about why he was ignoring her, a long list of game dungeon invitations, a long list of gifts he had given her...
At first, Pei Qing looked quite relaxed, but as she watched, her expression became increasingly confused and incredulous.
"No, what do you mean by 'not replying means you agree'? What kind of nonsense is this? Is this even allowed?"
Chat interface:
[Cold Young Master]: Ah Qian, I'm about to start school, but then it'll be completely closed off and I won't be able to play games with you anymore, boohoo (puppy crying GIF)
[Cold Young Master] So I made a major decision!
[Cold Young Master] I've decided to come visit you!!! (Puppy wagging its tail wildly - GIF)
[Cold Young Master] I remember you mentioned before that you live in the PL star system, right? Well, I'll head over now. I'll message you when I get to the transit station.
[Cold Young Master] If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes~ (Puppy making heart shape GIF) I'll tell you a little secret later~ (Shy GIF)
The last message was posted three hours ago!
No way, does this kid have to be so quick to act?! He just agreed on his own like that?! What am I going to do?!
Pei Qian was now regretting not logging into the game sooner. What was she going to do? This troublesome brat was already enough online, and now he was about to come to her side—this was going to be terrible!
"Don't rush, don't rush," Pei Qian silently took deep breaths to calm herself down. The most urgent thing now was to contact the kid as soon as possible, find out where he was, and order him to return as soon as possible.
StarNet chat interface:
[Cyanide] Are you there? I recently suffered a minor injury and was hospitalized. I just got out of the hospital today, and I haven't had time to reply to messages for the past few days. Sorry!
【泠】？？！，，，！？
(withdraw)
[Ling] Are you alright?! Ah Qing, how are you now?! No, I have to check on you!
(Virtual image communication is being generated...)
Leng Shao's virtual image is that of a blond-haired human with a disproportionately large head and sky-blue eyes. You have to admit, it's quite cute.
Then, in the next second, Pei Qing promptly hung up.
What a joke! She has to pretend to be weak and recovering from a serious injury right now. If she answers the phone, she'll be exposed. That won't do.
StarNet chat interface:
(The communication has been disconnected)
[Cyanide] I'm really not able to answer right now. Although I've been discharged from the hospital, the doctor advised me to avoid contact with electronic products that have high radiation levels, as they can easily... affect...
While Pei Qing was racking her brains to make up some nonsense, Leng Shao sent over a long string of messages.
[Ling] You're injured, and as your good friend, I really have to visit you!!! It's a pity I didn't bring anything with me this time to comfort you, but it's okay, I'm almost at the transit station, I'll buy some then!
[Ling] Oh, right! I also brought you a gift! I'm sure you'll love it!
Hmm? A gift she'd definitely love? Pei Qing was a little curious. After thinking for a moment, she deleted the previous draft and sent a message:
What is cyanide?
【泠】This is it! I told you about it before!
(picture)
Wow, even though it was dark over there, Pei Qing could tell at a glance that the picture showed the latest holographic game pod!
That day, she saw on the StarNet trending topics how excellent the performance of this holographic gaming pod was and how great the hands-on experience was, which made her want to order one. But it turns out that it's only available in the capital city right now, and who knows when it will be available here.
Unexpectedly, Young Master Leng actually brought him along.
Or maybe we shouldn't try to persuade this kid to go back. He probably won't stay long after seeing this environment anyway. Those few days can be considered part-time work, and the game pod can be considered his wages!
[Cyanide] Oh well, you're here, why bring a gift?
(address)
[Cyanide] This is where I'm staying now. Don't buy the wrong ticket. When you get there, remember to text me and I'll come pick you up. Be careful on the road.
After chatting for a few more minutes, Pei Qing put down the terminal with satisfaction.
A few minutes later, the Gu family arrived.
Pei Qing woke up the person on her lap. Gu Zichen rubbed his eyes and got up groggily, his cat ears twitching. He grabbed her clothes and got out of the car.
As a powerful and influential family in the area, the Gu family's residence was undoubtedly magnificent, with a vast and imposing manor. The entire manor was equipped with a temperature control system, adorned with flowers and lush green lawns, and exquisite hot spring sculptures were scattered throughout.
No wonder it's been open for so long; it's built directly on a mountain.
Pei Qing got into the car again, but this time it was a sightseeing bus.
After walking around, Pei Qing had only one thought in her mind: money is such a wonderful thing. The more of it, the better.
The group entered the main building inside the manor. Pei Qing changed into slippers and was pulled by Gu Zichen to the restaurant. The closer they got to the restaurant, the stronger the aroma became.
"So much food! What a feast!" Pei Qing was seated next to the head of the table.
Gu Zichen was supposed to sit in the main seat, but he felt that would put him too far away from Sister Pei, so he insisted on sitting to Pei Qing's right.
The butler also sat down opposite with a smile, and soon several hot dishes were served one after another, and the servants indicated that the meal was ready.
"Miss Pei, please." The butler gestured with his chopsticks.
Pei Qing picked up her chopsticks. "Wait, don't we need to wait for the others?"
"Haha, there's no one else here, just the three of us."
"Aren't Chenchen's siblings here? And his mother and father? Don't they live here?" Pei Qing bombarded him with a long string of questions.
The housekeeper nodded and replied, "Yes, they don't live here. It's just me and Chenchen. It's only lively today because you came. Chenchen is all alone, so she's a bit lonely."
"Chenchen is so happy that Sister Pei came today! Sister, try this, it's delicious." Gu Zichen used serving chopsticks to pick up a piece of cod for her.
"Oh, I see. Hmm, it tastes good."
After dinner, the housekeeper insisted that Pei Qing stay the night. "Young Master hasn't been this happy in a long time. Thanks to Miss Pei, he has a smile on his face. An old lady like me can't play with Chenchen."
They've already gone to such lengths to play the victim, and she's been treated quite well, so she might as well stay one night.
"Great! Sister Pei can play with me now!" Gu Zichen was so happy that his cat ears and tail popped out, and he kept shaking Pei Qing's arm.
Pei Qing chuckled and let him play by himself for a while, then went to the butler's side and quietly asked, "Chenchen's beast form seems to be showing too easily, right? Are we really okay with it?"
The butler didn't mince words, saying frankly, "Chenchen was diagnosed with a brain disease when he was born, and his mental state was extremely unstable. At the time, the doctor predicted that he wouldn't live past ten years old. The Gu family sought medical help everywhere before finally stabilizing his condition. The side effect is that his beast form cannot be guaranteed, but it doesn't matter, the Gu family can take care of him indefinitely."
To put it simply, Gu Zichen has a bit of a mental problem. No wonder Pei Qing thought he was a little slow when she first saw him; it was the kind of feeling that his intelligence didn't match his physical abilities.
"Excuse me, how old is Chenchen?"
"She's already nineteen years old."
This guy is already older than her, how come he's so short? And he still calls her "sister," even though Pei Qing likes to hear it.
"Is he a B? I can't smell any pheromones on him."
"No, he hasn't differentiated yet, which is something the Gu family has always been worried about."
The typical age for differentiation in interstellar populations is between sixteen and eighteen years old; differentiation too early or too late is not desirable. Delayed differentiation can lead to hormonal imbalances, and in severe cases, can even be life-threatening.
"Isn't there any treatment?" The child is good, and Pei Qing really doesn't want Gu Zichen to just...
"Sigh, we've already been to over a dozen medical institutions, but there's still no improvement. I heard that the capital planet has introduced some new technology. We plan to try it in a few days. They said to try to keep a positive mood these days, so Miss Pei, could you come and spend more time with Chenchen if you have time? We can pay you." The butler's tone was sincere.
Oh dear, Pei Qinggang was wondering why she would tell her such a thing so easily; it turns out he was waiting for her here.
Since things had come to this point, Pei Qing couldn't refuse. However, another annoying person was coming in a couple of days, and she really couldn't guarantee she'd have time every day.
"Well, I'll try my best. A friend from a faraway place is coming to visit me in a few days..." Pei Qing replied tactfully.
"Okay, let's add each other on StarChat, and then Miss Pei will come over when she has time. It won't bother you too much."
"Ah, okay then..."
Pei Qing spent half the night playing with Gu Zichen and finally managed to coax him to sleep. She had only been in bed in the guest room for less than three minutes when a call woke her up. The call rang twice and then ended.
"Who is it, in the middle of the night?" she said angrily, picking up the terminal.
"Shen Rong'an?" No way, he doesn't seem like the kind of person who would make random calls or dial out by mistake. Could something have happened?
This concerns her livelihood, so there's no room for carelessness. Even though the person has passed away, she still needs to offer her condolences. If something really happened to her, she would be saying goodbye to braised pork ribs and the like forever.
Shen Rong'an's house hadn't been this messy in a long time, but he didn't have the strength to clean it up at all.
He didn't even have the strength to pick up the papers right in front of him or wipe the dirt off his face; only the faint rise and fall of his chest proved that he was still alive.
Everything around him was so noisy and chaotic, with messy liquids everywhere. This was the first time he had lost his composure like this during this period. Had he been using suppressants for too long...?
"Hello... um..." Shen Rong'an practically crawled over, the terminal on the table now seeming incredibly distant.
His chestnut hair had grown much longer than before, clinging damply to his neck, mixed with other substances, making it sticky and unpleasant.
The clothes were already rolled up into a ball and had been trampled and wrecked beyond recognition.
He reached out with difficulty and pressed the answer button.
"Hey... um..." Once he opened his mouth, the terrible breathy sound could no longer be suppressed.
"Thud!"
The terminal fell to the ground, and there seemed to be the sound of scattered water droplets falling, drip, drip, drip, endlessly.
"Brother Rong'an... what's wrong with you...?"
The voice in my ear seemed to come from near and far; it was her. She had actually called back…
What is she saying? I can't hear anything...
Shen Rong'an lay on the ground, his consciousness hazy, his fingers unconsciously curling up as if trying his best to grasp something, but no matter how hard he tried, all he could grasp was nothingness.
"Rong'an-ge? Shen Rong'an! What's wrong? Are you home right now?!" Pei Qing's voice grew increasingly anxious.
Shen Rong'an's complexion hasn't been good these past few days. Could he really be sick and have fainted at home?
No! She had to go back and check. Pei Qing quickly got up, dressed, and rushed downstairs.
"Miss Pei! What's gotten into you so quickly?" The butler was still awake.
"My friend seems to be sick and has fainted at home. I have to go back and check on him. I'm sorry to bother you."
“It’s none of Miss Pei’s business. She’s an elderly woman, and she’s a light sleeper. There are no cars around here, so I’ll find someone to take you home,” the butler replied with a smile.
"Thank you for your help."
My dear meal ticket, wait for me! Please, please don't die on your own!!!
The car sped along, and as soon as Pei Qing got out, she ran upstairs. Luckily, she knew Shen Rong'an's house password when she had freeloaded a meal before, otherwise she would have called the police and started banging on the door in the middle of the night. She didn't even know if the local police would care about such things.
Pei Qing opened the door, sweating profusely, and even entered the wrong password several times in the process.
"Click!" The door opened.
"Shen Rong'an!" Pei Qing was so anxious that she forgot all about polite formalities and shouted loudly as soon as she entered the door.
The living room was a mess, with all sorts of things scattered everywhere. Pei Qing was stunned. She knew that Shen Rong'an, as that widow, did sometimes need relief, but she never expected there to be so much!
It's everywhere! Doesn't Shen Rong'an worry about what will happen to that person one day? Putting that aside, dehydration is no small matter!
There was no one in the living room, and no one in the bedroom. Pei Qian walked around the pile of clothes on the floor. Huh? How did her missing coat end up here? She thought she had left it at her workplace.
And this cup, this hair tie... how come they're all in his house?! Shen Rong'an looks decent enough, but how come he's even more perverted than Gu Fei?! I'm a little scared.
Or maybe we shouldn't save him...
That won't work, since she's already here. If it's not in the bedroom, then it'll have to be... here!
Pei Qing kicked open the bathroom door, nearly killing herself. The door wasn't closed! Ouch! She quickly steadied herself, her nose twitching. Why was there such a strong milky smell? Had Shen Rong'an gotten dizzy from taking a milk bath?
The peach-scented pheromones weren't very strong, so it seemed he wasn't in his prime. What was wrong?
Just as Pei Qian lifted the curtain at the bathtub, someone grabbed her by the back of the neck.
Immediately afterwards, warm lips began to rub haphazardly against her face. Pei Qian tried to hold him still, but his body was so slippery that she couldn't get a grip on him at all.
She's getting really angry. All she wants is a kiss, but she's been trying to find the right spot for so long, making her so uncomfortable. Can't she just stop?!
Pei Qian moved her hands from Shen Rong'an's body to his head, then grabbed his wet hair. Finally! She got it right!
The sweet and sour scent of peaches spread intensely in the small bathroom, and as the air mingled, Shen Rong'an's consciousness gradually returned.
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Author's note: Today was such a rush... taking a friend to school...
I'll add the settings tomorrow ORZ
Can those who like it add a tiny bit of nutrient solution?
Thank you for your support, my darlings! Love you all!
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