Chapter 67 Online Dating 34
After a moment of stunned silence, he finally heard the reporter's interview question.
The reporter was clearly very excited, "...I didn't expect to interview Lai Si so soon! You're famous not only in Lengshanyue, but also in other servers. Among the top players in our game, you have the highest public favorability. Lai Si, is there anything you'd like to say to the other players?"
"Have fun playing games."
"Hmm, I see you came with someone. And who is this gentleman?"
When the wind stopped, he noticed that there was someone else beside him. The person was very tall and handsome, but had an indescribable sinister aura. He followed half a step behind the young man, half following and half protecting him. His gaze was cold and sharp, making people feel very uncomfortable.
Lai Si pursed her lips and remained silent, a small dimple appearing at the corner of her mouth. Many people around her took a deep breath, clearly captivated by Lai Si's cuteness. The culprit even turned to look at the man, who only glanced at the reporter before returning his gaze to Lai Si, staring intently at her, his voice deep and resonant: "I am Luo Ying."
The surrounding crowd fell silent. The wind stopped, and out of the corner of my eye, I saw the live streams on other people's devices. The dense barrage of comments suddenly froze.
Lai Si smiled and said, "Yes, he used to be my apprentice, and now he's my love interest."
As she spoke, Lai Si gently hooked the man's fingertip together, a restrained form of intimacy.
"...I can't accept it," Hua Xin murmured. "Dogs look like this??"
"So tall! So strong! So fierce! How could Lai Si bring herself to bite him?"
"Good news, the British dog isn't getting that big, round, pig-faced look anymore. Bad news, the British dog has actually come offline, and no matter how you look at it, they're completely unworthy! Come on, are you out of your mind?!"
"Pretending here? Luo Ying, everyone still remembers your online persona."
In the quiet environment, the surrounding chatter was clearly audible. Luo Ying's expression remained unchanged, indicating good composure. He obediently allowed Lai Si to hold his hand, his gaze following her every move.
Many people think the two are a perfect match, whispering to their companions about the "cutest height difference."
The reporter asked several more questions, but Feng Tingbu didn't hear them clearly, nor did he pay attention to what the people around him were discussing. Feng Tingbu gazed at Lai Si, who was surrounded by the crowd and in the center of his line of sight. The young man was turned to the side, his eyelashes fluttering slightly, his profile dazzling under the lights.
She lowered her eyes and met his gaze in the live stream. Across the screen, Lai Si smiled sweetly, as if she were curving her lips at him in the camera.
So this is Laisi.
After the interview, the young man turned to Luo Ying and said something, probably a private chat between the two. Luo Ying forced a smile, which made Lai Si laugh instead.
They seemed used to being watched by others, and were affectionate towards each other as if no one else was around.
"How about we go up and say a few words?" Hua Xin's hands trembled with nervousness. "After all, we're acquaintances."
"And..." he muttered to himself, winking at the others.
Feng Tingbuzhi's eyes were deep and he remained silent. Despite the online attacks on Lai Si, he didn't dare to take a single step.
Hua Xin sensed his inner turmoil and encouraged his darling, "Come on, Feng Ge! Just go up and chat with Lai Si for a bit. The misunderstanding will be cleared up, Master will be back, the green tea bitch will be gone, and you'll be happy forever..."
There's only one outcome for those who don't fight or compete—a loser!
Watching him anxiously, Hua Xin wished he could just push Feng Shibu up there.
But after a moment's hesitation, Feng stopped and turned around hastily: "Let's go take a look over there."
Sigh. Hua Xin shook her head and followed.
Feng Ge was originally a rebellious and irritable man, but after experiencing the bitterness of love, he became timid and submissive. Indeed, love makes people weak, and only by being single can one become strong.
...
"The wind just stopped, but it wasn't just nearby," Dong Yao suddenly spoke up, offering a reminder with unclear intentions.
Lu Xuejin nodded indifferently, not even glancing at Yuan Ying, and led her forward with the flow of people.
Because there was no touch-up, the blonde hair she had dyed a few months ago had faded back to black. Her shoulder-length hair was soft and smooth, like silk, with no trace of dyeing. Decades of careful conditioning had finally made Lu Xuejin look like a normal person. Her skin appeared even more clean and flawless against the backdrop of her black hair, and her cheeks and lips had a healthy glow.
Compared to his blond-haired days, he now carries a touch of mystery.
Many players stopped browsing and cautiously followed the two, tracking the actions of the expert players, after all, this was a rare opportunity!
Players whispered among themselves about Lai Si's eyes, saying, "They're so naturally beautiful, they definitely aren't colored contact lenses," and thus concluded that Lai Si was of mixed race. The presence of exotic features in one's bloodline only fueled more curiosity.
Lu Xuejin's attire was exceptionally simple among the glamorous and beautifully dressed cosplayers coming and going, yet she still attracted everyone's attention as she walked.
Some casual players who hadn't watched the live stream were curious, "Such an authoritative face! The official website has finally decided to spend money to hire someone, so who is this husband?"
"Hey Lai Si, didn't you watch the live stream?"
"! The wife and husband are actually the same person!" After saying that, he followed the group.
Lu Xuejin was followed by a dense crowd, making her presence even larger than that of a celebrity in the public eye.
"The handsome guy who saved us has such a sweet smile. You guys in Lengshanyue are eating too well!"
"A bunch of cowards, why doesn't anyone go up and chat with the pro? Maybe they can get a friend slot."
"Oh, you're not a coward, then you go ahead."
They spout endless flirtatious remarks online, but when they actually meet their husband/wife/brother/sister/princess in person, no one dares to approach them.
Besides her desire to save face, the men around Lu Xuejin are also a source of intimidation.
The cold-faced, double-doored miner has the face of a murderer, completely unlike Luo Ying in the game.
Most people's impression of him is based on keywords like "green tea," "gold digger," "skilled manipulator," "addicted to the main wife," "good at acting cute," and "extremely clingy," which are definitely not the cold-blooded, chauvinistic man in front of us who seems capable of ruthlessly eliminating all his rivals. It just goes to show how powerful the internet and voice changers are; they can completely distort a person's image.
Thanks to this, many people who came to the live stream saying they wanted to take a photo with Si and ask for her contact information stopped in their tracks, staring blankly at Lu Xuejin, and then casting envious, jealous, and hateful glances at Yuan Ying.
"Everyone's watching you," Dong Yao said.
Its host seems to possess a magical power, naturally attracting attention and being loved by all.
Lu Xuejin remained completely unmoved by this.
The two went to the rest area and sat for a while. Lu Xuejin checked her phone and said, "Fox said they've all arrived."
He looked up and glanced around. The players who had followed him didn't dare to meet his gaze. They scattered, some pretending to rest, others pretending to buy grain, which at least made him seem less of a pervert.
After waiting for a while, Lu Xuejin finally saw the large army approaching from the sky.
The fox walked in front, with Shen Fangzhi beside him, looking around listlessly, while a group of men and women waved excitedly behind them.
"Damn, boss, you're so handsome! Why didn't you say so sooner!" Gou Si Xie Hua took the initiative and spoke first. Her voice sounded like that of a 1.7-meter-tall mature woman, but she was actually petite and had an adorable baby face.
"With such a handsome vice-leader entering my Heavenly Realm, Lu Tian? He's just a roadside dump." He stood arrogantly with his hands on his hips, his legs very hairy.
"Lu Tian! By the way, boss, did you see Lu Tian when you came here?" Gou Si Ce Hua sneered, "That kid Hua Xin said he wanted to challenge me to a solo match offline, but he hasn't contacted me after waiting for a long time. Looks like he chickened out."
Lu Xuejin teased, "It sounds like you and Hua Xin have a good relationship, and you even keep in touch privately. Well, our manager is secretly colluding with the enemy."
He gestured remotely, saying, "Watch out, or I'll uninstall your management software."
"Master Qingtang, I'm innocent!" Gou Si Che Hua cried out, making a fuss with the very fine leg hair.
"Let's go, let's go! Dogwing is releasing merchandise. I'm going to fleece them like crazy, and in a few years I'll transform into the number one scalper for Cold Mountain Moon. With the sea view on my left and rare box sets on my right..."
"Wake up, you're drooling."
Fox and his group lagged behind the rest of the group, and naturally, Lu Xuejin, Fox, and Shen Fangzhi ended up together.
The four of them stood together, exuding an aura that inexplicably isolated them from the outside world.
The fox first nodded politely to Yuan Ying, then turned to stare at Lu Xuejin and shook his head, teasingly saying, "No wonder you didn't come with me and Yaguchi; it turns out you've forgotten your friends because of a pretty face."
“I thought the three of us would come on the same flight, but you ran off with someone first. You left me and Shakou here dumbfounded. We’ve known each other for over ten years.”
Shen Fangzhi retorted, "The only fool is you."
He turned his head to look at Lu Xuejin, his smile becoming more genuine: "Are you thirsty after walking around? I'll go buy you some milk tea."
The young people who were playfully fighting earlier woke up as soon as they heard the keyword. They turned around and saw Shen Fangzhi. They weren't very familiar with him, so they didn't start arguing. They all looked at Lu Xuejin with longing eyes, their left eyes saying "baby" and their right eyes saying "want".
Fox chuckled: "Alright, alright, stop staring at the vice-leader. Send what you want to drink in the group chat, and Shakou and I will go buy it."
"Good, good, our leader is truly capable."
"At 24, she managed to buy a large QQ Berry drink with no extra sugar and standard iced tea from Yi Dian Dian with the help of her boss. Her future is bright!"
Shen Fangzhi was still waiting for a reply. Lu Xuejin blinked and said, "Just buy any drink, nothing too sweet. What about you?" He turned to face Yuan Ying and said before she could answer, "He's the same as me."
Ten minutes later, one person returned carrying a large bag of milk tea, which was quickly devoured by the people in the sky like monkeys. Shen Fangzhi specially saved a cup and personally handed it to Lu Xuejin. It felt slightly cool to the touch but not cold, and had a refreshing fruity aroma. Shen Fangzhi knew that Lu Xuejin liked fruit tea, and considering the weather and Lu Xuejin's health, he didn't buy an iced drink, showing his thoughtfulness and care in every way.
She actually outshone her boyfriend who was present.
However, his conversation with Lu Xuejin felt strangely awkward. After a few words, Lu Xuejin went to talk to Yuan Ying and jokingly asked him how the fruit tea tasted.
The fox took a big sip, chewing on the boba, and watched this scene with a cryptic smile.
Boss, are you really going to do this so casually? Are you just going to watch?
Even this newly emerged Yaguchi is more proactive than you!
The thrill of observing from the sidelines while gliding along the silk is quite exciting, like watching a fierce competition unfold.
The offline event lasted for three days. People strolled around until the afternoon when the event ended, made plans to have dinner together the next day, and then went home or back to their hotels in the evening.
"You've been so quiet today." Inside the car, Lu Xuejin took Yuan Ying's hand and placed it on her lap, gently patting the back of her hand. "Are you feeling unwell?"
"Several people secretly asked me, 'Is the person next to you really Yuan Ying?' Wouldn't you say that's a case of 'it's all over once it's revealed'?" he said, unable to suppress a laugh.
Yuan Ying turned away and stared quietly, making Lu Xuejin blink her eyelashes. Then she suddenly chuckled, leaned over and hugged Lu Xuejin's shoulder, complaining affectionately, "There are too many people, I don't like it."
He was face to face with Lu Xuejin, their noses almost touching, their pupils so close that they could reflect each other's outlines in the hazy light and shadow.
"Besides, I can't get a word in edgewise when you're chatting with the gang leader and Yaguchi," he said in a low voice.
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry." Lu Xuejin took Yuan Ying's hand and apologized sincerely. "I'll definitely be more careful next time."
The shuttle car stopped at the entrance, and the two entered the hotel. As the waiter escorted them to their room, he bent down and repeated Gu Zeyu's instructions: "Young Master, the boss said you should go to bed early, and remember to eat breakfast on time tomorrow morning. If you feel unwell, be sure to contact Dr. Zhou—the doctor just arrived this afternoon and is staying next door."
Separated by a city, this was Lu Xuejin's first time traveling alone, and Gu Zeyu had endless worries about her.
—Upon learning that Yuan Ying was going with Lu Xuejin, he wished he could come along himself.
After exiting the elevator, the door to the room directly opposite was half open, and the two people's suitcases were placed at the entrance. The waiter knew Lu Xuejin's habits and did not tidy them up rashly.
Lu Xuejin looked around, then turned back to see Yuan Ying standing blankly at the door: "Come in."
After closing the door, Yuan Ying followed behind Lu Xuejin. The light cast a long, twisted shadow that subtly obscured the young man's thin body.
"Ah." Glancing at the large bed in the center of the room, Lu Xuejin smiled, with a hint of teasing, "I only booked one room, what am I going to do?"
He turned his head. Yuan Ying's eyes were dark and her expression was calm, as if she was completely unaware of the ambiguity hidden in his words.
“You…” Lu Xuejin leaned closer, her long eyelashes fluttering open like a butterfly suddenly spreading its wings. Just then, a clear, slow knocking sounded from outside.
Knock knock knock.
The people outside did not make a sound to disturb them, but made their presence known by polite, firm knocking.
Could it be that Gu Zeyu really followed us?
With a rare sense of curiosity, Lu Xuejin walked past Yuan Ying and opened the door.
Behind the door was a stranger's face.
With a silver-gray wolf tail and handsome, almost sinister features, the newcomer raised his phone, revealing an exaggerated flame ring on his thumb and a scandalous image in the center of the screen.
As she swiped down, the messages that Lu Xuejin had blocked popped up.
The visitor parted his lips and silently repeated the words.
—I've come from afar to offer my condolences.
Author's Note:
I was a few minutes late to the private Marseille event.
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