As Yi Heye listened, his expression almost gave way—acting in such a play was too exhausting. Not only was he forced to do some legal but unreasonable things, but he also had to stand by Jian Yunxian's side and listen to her spread rumors about him.
hateful……
Even so, Yi Heye still very cautiously slowed his breathing and listened carefully—he wanted to see how Jian Yunxian would answer.
“Because I really like him.” Jian Yunxian’s tone was so natural that it didn’t seem like he was acting at all. For a moment, even Yi Heye was almost fooled by his sincerity. “Don’t let his fierce and unapproachable appearance fool you. He’s actually a simple and kind person, and he’s my type too. Besides, once you get to know him, you’ll find that he has some adorable qualities…”
Yi Heye had prepared himself for the nonsense and rumors, but when he received such a serious answer, his heart started racing again.
The next second, this person moved close to Chen Mu and whispered in a voice that everyone present could hear:
"Most importantly, our XP systems get along very well—"
"I love sleeping with him."
Author's Note:
How can there be someone in the world like Mr. Mei who doesn't know how to cherish their fingers?
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Lyrics: Black Sheep - Gin Wigmore
Translation from NetEase Cloud Music
Chapter 57, number 057
As soon as the whispered words, as if afraid no one would hear them, were uttered, everyone whistled in perfect unison.
Under the unanimous gazes cast upon him, Yi Heye's face naturally flushed red—
What meteorite must have smashed a crater in his head for him to expect that this dog in sheep's clothing could spew out white marble ivory?
Someone attempted to steer the conversation into an adult discussion: "Holy crap, tell me more! How does it feel?! What's your XP?! We're compatible!!!"
Yi Heye felt his blood pressure was about to get out of control. Just as he was about to lose control and start a massacre on the spot, Jian Yunxian solemnly declined, saying, "How can you talk about such private matters in public?"
Damn it, who the hell started this nonsense without any self-control?
Yi Heye clenched his fists, determined not to give that guy any face and to give his fingers a double blow in front of everyone.
As soon as the action began, Jian Yunxian smiled and, while extending her own hand, subtly adjusted Yi Heye's hand gesture.
Then Yi Heye watched as Jian Yunxian pulled him along and made a heart shape with her hands.
...made a heart shape with his hands.
Chen Sang, who witnessed the whole thing, exclaimed: "Holy crap, so corny! So sweet!!"
Yi Heye: "..."
He had completely lost the strength to even crack his knuckles.
Forced into a forced relationship, Yi Heye gritted his teeth and followed the group into the street without uttering a sound.
They chose a barbecue restaurant, and the group enthusiastically occupied the outdoor seats, tossed their musical instruments aside, and asked the owner to open several cases of beer, which they piled on the table with a clatter. Then, a robot waiter handed them the menu.
It has to be said that Jian Yunxian's noble temperament is so striking that even just standing there without saying a word can create a refined and elegant atmosphere at the barbecue stall.
However, Yi Heye just wanted to stay away from the guy who made him angry.
He wanted to squeeze into a gap to avoid sitting next to Jian Yunxian, but everyone was too considerate and quickly grabbed their seats, leaving only a spot where the two of them were pressed tightly together for the "couple friends" and their silly child born out of wedlock.
Seeing that Xiao Yunduo had unceremoniously taken up a seat between the two seats, Jian Yunxian very considerately pulled out a chair for him and invited him to sit down. Yi Heye felt that the veins on his forehead were about to burst.
But the next second, his dedication suddenly took over his mind—for work, Yi Heye, it was all for work.
When Yi Heye finally sat down next to Jian Yunxian reluctantly, Chen Sang waved his hand arrogantly and pushed the menu in front of Jian Yunxian: "The guest orders first, order whatever you want."
Jian Yunxian glanced at it, then placed the menu in front of Yi Heye: "Listen to your boyfriend."
The word "boyfriend" made Yi He's heart skip a beat again, but he quickly regained his composure and scanned the menu in front of him.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony." The moment he opened his mouth, Yi Heye's anger subsided by half. "I want roasted lamb skewers, roasted lamb chops, roasted lamb leg, roasted lamb cartilage..."
As the whole lamb feast gradually took shape, the first to lose her composure was the plump little cloud.
It was lying on its back under the table, playing with the plastic tablecloth that it had quietly torn off. Upon hearing this, it seemed as if it had been scooped up by a spatula, and immediately flipped over, stood up, and retreated repeatedly.
Chen Mu glanced at the lamb and sighed, "Little Ye, as the saying goes, even a tiger won't eat its cubs..."
On the other side, Jian Yunxian was also frightened and his face turned pale. He pretended to cover Xiaoyunduo's ears and said, "Darling, don't scare the child."
Ah. Seeing his panicked appearance, the easily appeased Mr. Yi Heye stopped being angry.
In the end, he didn't order lamb, but instead ordered a saury and some vegetables.
Yi Heye looked at the whole roasted lamb on the menu that he hadn't been able to order, recalled the taste of Jian Yunxian's arm, smacked his lips, and felt a little unsatisfied.
Once all the dishes were served, everyone started eating skewers and drinking beer. Yi Heye doesn't drink alcohol, so he asked for a cup and a pot of hot water to make his own milk.
On the other hand, Jian Yunxian didn't really want to drink either: "I can't hold my liquor..."
Chen Sang was displeased: "Not being able to drink much means you can drink! Since you're all so happy today, your family should at least send a representative!"
The next second, Chen Sang looked at Yi Heye: "Try to persuade your husband!"
Yi Heye was drinking milk when he heard the words "your husband" and almost spat it all over the table.
He tried to calm himself down, then turned to look at Jian Yunxian, who looked troubled.
Most AIs are not very good at handling alcohol, and some high-precision ones may even malfunction due to this.
If this affects the subsequent tasks, then it would truly be a case of losing more than you gain.
Yi Heye cleared his throat and said, "His alcohol tolerance is indeed not good. If he drinks too much at the table, he might spoil everyone's fun."
Jian Yunxian smiled and accepted everyone's praise, "Your boyfriend really knows how to take care of you," without feeling guilty.
At this table, besides the two of them, the only people who didn't drink were Liu Zhi and Chen Sang, who barely touched the barbecue from beginning to end.
Yi Heye doesn't like to drink, Liu Zhi can't drink because of his AI identity, and as for Chen Sang, although she was very bold and domineering in persuading people to drink, she didn't drink a single drop from beginning to end.
Yi Heye handed over a plate of roasted eggplant and tentatively asked, "Not even a bite?"
Chen Sang looked pained and clasped his hands together, pleading, "I'm sorry, I really want to eat, but my appetite has been terrible lately, and I can throw up anything I eat."
Her companion chimed in, "Yes, Sunny had no choice."
Yi Heye stared at her slender wrist beneath her sleeve without saying a word, then thoughtfully looked away.
During this dinner, Jian Yunxian dutifully played the role of his "good boyfriend," helping Yi Heye pick up food, peel shrimp, and remove fish bones. He was so attentive that Yi Heye began to worry whether this guy had forgotten the real purpose of their trip.
Yi Heye was too lazy to pay attention to him, so he could only secretly stare at Liu Zhi.
This guy is clearly a low-precision artificial intelligence. He doesn't have the refined and realistic emotional feedback of the previous generation of Spider-Man. His every move is very wooden and rigid.
His eating routine is the most basic and unoptimized type; he picks up whatever is in front of him, regardless of whether it's sour, sweet, bitter, or spicy, and shows no emotional reaction to the food entering his mouth.
Despite this, Yi Heye could still tell that throughout the meal, the guy was absent-minded and had a vague sense of impatience and helplessness.
Something that can make someone with such low-level thinking anxious must be extremely urgent.
Just as he was thinking this, Liu Zhi seemed to choke slightly, and then his face grew paler and paler, and his breathing became heavy.
As Yi Heye ate the shrimp Jian Yunxian offered him, he silently made a mental note of the time.
One second, two seconds...
Finally, when Yi Heye counted to the first minute, the guy suddenly stood up abruptly, his head covered in a thin layer of sweat.
"I'm going back now."
Chen Sang looked up at him, waved, and said, "Go on, go on, goodnight Xiao Zhi."
Then Liu Zhi turned around without looking back and quickly left.
After confirming the direction the guy had left in, Yi Heye and Jian Yunxian quickly exchanged a glance.
Upon receiving the signal, Jian Yunxian stood up slightly and said, "My home is far away, and I have some things to do tomorrow morning, so please excuse me."
But as soon as he stood up, Chen Sang reached out and pressed him down.
Then he poured a large glass of beer and handed it to him: "If you can't hold your liquor, that means you can still drink a little. We've already eaten enough, so have a drink to show your appreciation. We'll be home soon anyway—just give me some face."
Yi Heye was surprised by this sudden turn of events. Seeing that Chen Sang was stubborn and wouldn't be able to be persuaded anytime soon, and worried that Liu Zhi might run away and be hard to find, he urged Jian Yunxian, "Hurry up and drink."
Jian Yunxian hadn't expected Yi Heye to sell her out so quickly. She downed her drink in a few gulps and was about to leave when Chen Sang stopped her again.
With a "bang," the girl filled another cup and placed it in front of him: "This is the punishment for leaving early. Liu Zhi had no choice."
Jian Yunxian's expression twitched slightly. Seeing Yi Heye's anxious eyes, he could only silently drink the cup down.
The two were finally allowed to leave, and Yi Heye quickly pulled him to chase after Liu Zhi. As soon as they turned into the dark alley, he whispered a warning to Jian Yunxian: "I don't care if you can drink or not. Even if you want to cause a drunken scene, you have to wait until we finish what we're doing."
After finishing his drink, Jian Yunxian became very quiet and didn't respond. He just followed Yi Heye very obediently.
Fortunately, Jian Yunxian drank quickly, and the two didn't completely lose track of him. They followed Liu Zhi's hurried and chaotic footsteps, twisting and turning until they entered a familiar route.
If I remember correctly, this road leads to the headquarters of "Pink Love Trend".
In that instant, two unrelated lines seemed to gently connect.
Relying on his memory, Yi Heye took a shortcut, holding his breath, and hid with Jian Yunxian in the shadows opposite "Pink Love Trend"—
Jian Yunxian was much more obedient than she had imagined after drinking; she not only listened to her every word but also spoke less.
Standing beside him, Jian Yunxian, who didn't know how to make witty remarks, actually looked like a refined gentleman, which made Yi Heye feel both surprised and delighted.
Just then, Liu Zhi came running from another road in a panic. The dark night road made it impossible to see his expression, but Yi Heye could hear his disordered breathing and the uncontrollable, painful sobs squeezed out from deep in his throat from a distance.
Yi Heye subconsciously grabbed Jian Yunxian's clothes, and the next second, he saw the guy fall down in front of Pink Love's door.
"Ah...hehehe..." Liu Zhi, lying on the ground, made a painful sound. Then, under the dim streetlights, his body cast a long, slanted shadow.
Yi Heye watched as a slender mechanical arm, like a spider's leg, emerged from his mouth, tentatively trying to hatch from his body.
It's a deformed AI that's currently transforming.
Yi Heye instinctively reached for his gun to shoot, but Jian Yunxian gently hooked him from behind his collar with just the strength of a finger, causing the unsuspecting Yi Heye to stumble back several steps.
Then he leaned on Jian Yunxian's shoulder.
In that moment of hesitation, the door to pink love opened.