Chapter 35 Online Dating 2
Gu Zeyu had a lot to say to his younger brother, who was frail and sickly and spoiled by his family.
He was about to have an important group meeting, and his secretary was already outside getting ready to go. But he didn't seem anxious at all and followed closely behind Lu Xuejin.
My younger brother was taken care of by my maternal grandmother since he was a child. We only saw each other a few times a year on Hong Kong Island. In the narrow screen, his snow-white little face grew up in the blink of an eye.
Yesterday, when Gu Zeyu video-chatted with Lu Xuejin, the young man had smooth blond hair, like a golden river flowing under the sunlight. His double eyelids naturally slanted upwards with the curve of his eye sockets, and his blue eyes were gentle and bright. A faint smile hung on his lips. Gu Zeyu was surprised to realize that the child who used to sleep in his arms as light as a cat had grown up to be an age that attracted many admirers.
"Hair." Gu Zeyu reached out and plucked a stray strand of hair, examining it.
Lu Xuejin shook her head: "I'm tired of black, doesn't this look good?"
The younger brother naturally agrees with whatever he says.
Moreover, Lu Xuejin, being of mixed race, possessed a pair of shimmering blue eyes like a lake in the forest, paired with light blonde hair and snow-white, almost translucent skin, resembling a loving angel in a church. However, Gu Zeyu knew that the little angel only knew how to cause trouble, sprouting a dark, devilish tail to throw candy at the statue.
“Baby, Aunt Liu and Aunt Lin will take care of your daily life. If there’s anything you want to eat, remember to tell them.” This hillside villa was specially purchased by Gu Zeyu for Lu Xuejin. Considering his younger brother’s health and personality, he did not buy it in the city center. He introduced, “Uncle Zhang, Uncle He… Dr. Cheng lives next door. If you feel unwell, go see a doctor in time.”
The Gu and Lu families, two powerful clans, planned to have two children when they joined forces: one to inherit the Gu family name and the other the Lu family name. Gu Zeyu, born first, took his father's surname and received an elite education from a young age. He was physically strong and possessed a ruthless, expansionist spirit. Lu Xuejin, born later, was premature and sickly, causing both families great concern for her well-being.
Due to health reasons, he completed most of his studies under the guidance of a private tutor. Perhaps this is why his younger brother developed a personality that doesn't like to interact with outsiders.
My younger brother has always preferred to stay in his room by himself since he was little, as he doesn't like going out or exercising.
Gu Zeyu had a headache thinking about Lu Xuejin's cabinet full of figurines, various models of Switch and handheld consoles.
Lu Xuejin is too addicted to the world of games. It is said that she is currently engrossed in a computer game and sits in front of the computer from morning to night without moving. The reasons for sending her back to City C are threefold: first, her grandmother is getting old and can no longer manage; second, the medical resources in City C are better than those in Hong Kong; and third, her grandmother feels that Gu Zeyu should be allowed to discipline Lu Xuejin.
Facing her beloved grandson, she couldn't bring herself to say a harsh word. Gu Zeyu's serious personality, coupled with his natural authority, made him the best at disciplining children.
Little did they know that the cold-faced, domineering CEO was actually a brother-obsessed man.
Gu Zeyi tried to lay down three rules with Lu Xuejin: "Eat three meals a day at regular times and in appropriate portions, don't skip meals; play games in moderation to protect your eyes, don't stay up late; set aside half an hour to an hour each day to exercise, gradually increasing the intensity..."
Lu Xuejin listened quietly.
Gu Zeyu knew that his younger brother always outwardly complied but inwardly disobeyed; he would obediently agree to things during the phone call but then completely forget about them the moment he turned around.
Slightly bending down to keep his eyes level, Gu Zeyu asked again with a sigh, "Baby, listen to your brother this time, okay?"
"Okay." Lu Xuejin took off her coat and nudged Gu Zeyu. "Brother, don't you have a meeting? Hurry up, don't be late."
After saying that, he ran up to the second floor, where his e-sports room was located.
The servants left on the first floor looked at each other, feeling an overwhelming affection for the young master of the house upon their first meeting.
Gu Zeyu regained his composure and said, "Don't forget to call him out for a walk regularly. When the doctor arrives, call the young master out for a check-up."
The plot of this world is simple: Yuan Ying, a poor young man, becomes an apprentice of Lai Si, the top-tier player and tycoon in the phenomenal MMO game Endless War. Lai Si treats Yuan Ying very well, frequently sending him red envelopes (cash gifts) and transferring money, allowing Yuan Ying to escape poverty and even obtain start-up capital for his business. Later, through hard work, he becomes a self-made millionaire. Meanwhile, Lai Si develops feelings for Yuan Ying but mistakenly believes he is in love with the leader of his guild. He suppresses his feelings and tries to bring them together, but in reality, Yuan Ying doesn't love anyone and is focused solely on his career. Later, in the entrepreneurial dungeon, Lai Si secretly uses his family's influence to help Yuan Ying.
【You are Lai Si.】
After so many years in the small world, Dongyao has finally started broadcasting missions.
Lu Xuejin leaned against the ergonomic backrest, watching the pale blue breathing light flicker.
Dong Yao listed several key points for him: [1. Accept the male protagonist as his last disciple; 2. Transfer money to the male protagonist to improve his life; 3. Match the male protagonist with the gang leader.]
Once these milestones are completed, your contribution points will be nearly full.
Compared to the deceased Little One, the Cave One in this world is obviously much more professional, but it seems that his emotional intelligence hasn't kept up.
"He's my husband, why would I want to set him up with someone else?"
[...] Dongyao also realized the third node was illogical and immediately deleted it. [Then for the last one, you're free to improvise. Actually, as long as you follow the general plot and don't let the small world collapse, you have a lot of autonomy over the rest.]
Before turning on her computer, Lu Xuejin first checked her phone messages.
The screen is filled with red unread notifications, which is a real headache.
Whose Immortal [Group Chat]: 99+
Passerby A: I heard you went back to City C? Feel free to contact me if you need anything. [Message collapsed]
Fox: Want to join the world boss raid tonight? [Message collapsed]
185 Crybaby Psychopath: [Image.jpg] [Message collapsed]
Several other suitors, whom he had met once at a family dinner and who somehow obtained his contact information, were all blocked by Lu Xuejin. He would only click on them to see the details when he was extremely bored.
Upon launching the client, the ultra-high-definition screen vividly showcases the art style of Endless Return. The character, standing in front of their home, is adorned with the new expansion's top-tier fashion and accessories from head to toe, dazzlingly white.
Lu Xuejin manipulated Lai Si to rotate around, opened the dressing interface, changed to crimson dye, took off the abstinent school uniform that was armed to the neckline and made people think, and put on the new fashion. Her abs were faintly visible, and a big V in the back was blatantly burning.
Endless Time stood out among many MMO games and became a phenomenal hit. In addition to the strong performance of its competitors, the excellent art style, flawless storyline, and rich and varied casual gameplay all contributed greatly to its success.
Lu Xuejin really liked the fashion and accessories in the store, and she would buy them all as soon as the store released new items.
The flamboyant and extravagant display might be too dazzling for some people, but it was just right for him—Lu Xuejin had loved these sparkly things since she was a child.
This preference is probably related to his childhood environment.
He lived with his mother at that time, and they were once struggling financially. His mother tried every means to send him to the most famous public school in the area, and the tuition alone cost a lot of money, so he had to be extra careful with his living expenses.
Back then, it was fashionable in small countries to inlay jewels into quill pens. Whenever his classmates took out their pens, Lu Xuejin's eyes couldn't help but drift towards those clear and deep gems. His quill pen was bare, gray, and ugly, and really not presentable.
Later, Lu Xuejin's life improved, but the yearning for patience and forbearance she had as a child did not disappear with poverty. Instead, it seeped into her bones without her noticing and became a habit.
Lai Si was an account created by Lu Xuejin. Through lavish spending, it became a rare account in Endless Time that had collected everything.
In addition, Lu Xuejin had served as a faction war commander for a period of time and performed well in the arena. He was both financially and technically capable, and was highly sought after by players. Within minutes of logging into the game, his private messages and messages about him flooded the world channel.
[World] How much do you think you are: How come my husband is online? [Happy] Last night you told me that I am your favorite sweetheart. [Shy] Humph, I don't believe you. [Stomping] Unless you throw jade fragments at me!
[World] Lai Silai kiss: Lai Si, how come my husband is online? [Happy] Last night you told me that I am your favorite little sweetheart. [Shy] Humph, I don't believe you. [Stomping] Unless you throw jade fragments at me!
[World] Little Black and Little White: Let go of that Flying Star male, let me handle it! Smash me to death with a fierce rain of shattered jade! We cultivators cannot be subdued by force, but wealth can corrupt us!
On the way back to City C, the game agent cleared all the daily and weekly leisure tasks, making the list clean and refreshing, which was very pleasing to the eye.
[Private Chat] Fox: It's about to open, wanna come?
Fox's game ID is the same as his WeChat name. He is the leader of the guild that Lu Xuejin is currently in, and also a member of the same social circle as her. The two have known each other since childhood, but they were not close. It was only after the open beta of Endless Return that the other party saw Lu Xuejin's WeChat Moments and connected with her, and that's how they became familiar with each other through the game.
"I don't want any fighting today," Lu Xue replied. "Don't worry about me."
The BOSS has been activated, and the world chat is filled with arguments between various factions. Lu Xuejin teleports to Tiannv Mountain to avoid the chaos.
Tiannv Mountain boasts stunning scenery, but right now everyone is busy fighting for the BOSS or going to the front lines to watch the excitement. The mountain is deserted, with only snow falling everywhere.
As Lu Xuejin flew to the summit, the screen was instantly filled with howling snow, a vast expanse of white, making Lai Si's red stand out.
Lu Xuejin rested her chin on her hand and brought up the camera, intending to take some photos of Lai Si.
I focused, sharpened, and adjusted the gloss and filter at the moment Lai Si bowed his head to wipe his sword. From this angle, Fei Xing Cheng Nan appeared quite ruthless, clearly a top graduate of the Ruthless Path.
Just as I was about to press the shutter, a blurry shadow suddenly flashed by in the distance.
Lu Xuejin: ...
The composition is completely ruined.
She changed her angle and pose, this time using a wide shot, but no matter how Lu Xuejin turned the angle, a dusty little trumpet in the background always inadvertently entered the frame.
It did block out other people, but the mood for taking pictures had been ruined. Lu Xuejin turned off the camera listlessly, just as she heard Dong Yao suddenly say something.
"That's the male lead. I didn't expect to meet him so soon, it's truly fate." Dong Yao offered a suggestion, "Host, you can use this opportunity to get to know the male lead now, making it easier to take him as your apprentice later."
The male protagonist is a mature male character from Momoyama. He carries a wooden bow given as a reward in the main quest and wears the simplest school uniform, so it's no wonder Lu Xuejin mistook him for an alternate character.
He waited by a Moonflower, interacting with it periodically and watering it with the essence of the sun and moon. Between the two leaves, a faint white hue gradually brightened.
Lu Xuejin understood; he was cultivating moonstone.
Moonstones are undeniably beautiful, and when inlaid into weapons and costumes, they trigger special effects, making them highly sought after by those who prioritize aesthetics. Their market price continues to rise. While not particularly difficult to obtain, they are undeniably troublesome to acquire.
For a total of seven days, every day at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, for about 15 minutes, you need to infuse the Moonlight Grass with cultivation every five minutes. You also need to pay attention to its movements at all times—the Moonlight Grass will suddenly pop up a request, and in just ten seconds, you have to be quick and nimble to water it with the essence of the sun and moon.
It's like being forced to spend a fixed hour a day in front of a screen, without being able to focus on anything else.
The male protagonist has a deceased mother, an abusive father, and a broken home; he's probably just trying to earn a living. University students do indeed have a lot of free time to waste.
Just as the moonstone was about to take shape, Lu Xuejin walked over and stabbed the male protagonist to death with a sword.
Peach Mountain lay pitifully in the wind and snow, watching helplessly as Fei Xing Cheng Nan injected his last bit of cultivation and stole ownership of the Moonstone.
[Nearby] Sweet Fermented Rice Soup: ...
Luckily, no one was around, otherwise Lai Si would have been murdered and robbed, ruining her gentle and kind reputation.
Although he had become accustomed to Lu Xuejin's outrageous behavior, Dong Yao still couldn't understand his impulsive killings.
Lu Xuejin covered her mouth, yawned lightly, and said, "The male lead is very poor, right? If I steal the moonstone he carefully cultivated, he will definitely develop a great prejudice and resentment towards me. He might even seek revenge for it."
What kind of mini-game is it this time?
Dong Yao was speechless: [Host, there's no need to bother the male lead with such a trivial matter.]
On the screen, Lai Si pointed his sword at the corpse at his feet. Lu Xuejin said, "When did I ever torment him? Don't make baseless accusations. Besides, this is how the logic makes sense. Otherwise, how could the male protagonist in the story accept his master's money with a clear conscience? It's at least a five-figure sum to start a business. Accepting a gift from a stranger across the internet without a proper reason would make the male protagonist seem very cheap."
“The original plot is the original plot. Yuan Ying is my husband. How could she do something so tasteless? We can’t follow the plot exactly.”
Lu Xuejin tilted her head and smiled: "Now it's all right. Yuan Ying was bullied and wanted to get revenge on me, so she took my money."
That makes a lot of sense. But having been through the previous world, Dong Yao had long ago discovered that his silent spouse, despite her innocent and pure appearance, was actually quite ruthless and enjoyed manipulating others.
Sure enough, the next sentence revealed Lu Xuejin's true reason—
"Of course, the biggest reason is that I don't like him. He ruined my composition." Lu Xuejin complained in a low voice, forcibly pulling up the sweet fermented rice soup with medicine, and then killing him again.
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