Huh? Isn't This A Galgame?
Chapter 147 - 144 I Think, I’m Falling for You

First of all, it can be confirmed, junior sister Zhang Beibei ran into trouble about an hour ago—

The culprit was that silver figure Yu Shujun accidentally encountered at the accident scene.

No matter who they are, according to Yu Shujun's conjecture, the person definitely doesn't belong to this beginner-level map.

After clashing with Yu Shujun, the person lost an arm but didn't stop their actions—their target was set on Zhang Beibei.

Obviously, that person is familiar enough with the items on this map and found a way to control the Strategy Character—by collecting the character's soul threads.

The Strategy Character controls the player's five limbs through the soul threads on the puppet, turning the player into their puppet at will. This behavior is called "Reversing the Sky." Thus, theoretically, the identities of individuals connected at both ends of the soul threads can be swapped. A player can become the character's puppet, and similarly, the character can become the player's puppet.

The uninvited guest made use of this—

The person severed the soul threads wrapped around the new member, took control of them, and used them to manipulate junior sister Zhang Beibei, making Zhang Beibei act like a player in the "Reversing the Sky" state, subject to their every whim.

That's why when Wen Nan used the system to scan Zhang Beibei, he could still retrieve the original character introduction, but when using the Mind Reading Technique skill, it showed as being in a special state.

The weaving sound of "chirp chirp chirp" he heard was actually the sound of soul threads controlling Zhang Beibei's five limbs—

Hmm, it was at this point that Wen Nan realized that the fifth limb...seemed...not to be the one in the middle of the legs? The fifth one that girls also have, it's more reasonable to be the head?

Of course, that's not important.

The question now is, why would someone so knowledgeable about this instance, with such high attribute values, infiltrate here?

From the conversation during the meal just now, Wen Nan could roughly guess it's related to that secret laboratory, and probably one of its critical items.

But what item? Why would this item be worth someone risking to intrude into this map to obtain it?

Thinking of Yu Shujun's actions in the trial map, Wen Nan couldn't help but suspect—

Could it be...another piece of the Divine Staff Fragment is hidden here?

Wouldn't that be too much "luck" for him? Everywhere he goes, a Fragment drops? Could this be the protagonist's halo?

Just as he was thinking, rapid footsteps came from outside the door.

Wen Nan looked up to see Qiqi rushing in, standing at the door. Upon seeing Wen Nan squatting beside Zhang Beibei, she let out a long sigh of relief, and a relaxed smile appeared on her rosy face from running.

"Great, brother, you're okay. You scared me to death..."

Wen Nan smiled, "What could happen to me?" He thought for a moment, then asked, "How did you know I was here?"

Qiqi walked up to Wen Nan, glanced around the room, then returned, "Xiao Jun informed me and said you were here, and also mentioned there might be potential danger, urging me to come over quickly to ensure your safety."

Wen Nan was slightly stunned, opened the chat box from the system, and indeed saw a message from Yu Shujun—

[slave-Jun: Beware of luring the tiger away from the mountain, make sure to keep Qiqi by your side, Master]

Wen Nan chuckled and shook his head, then closed the chat box.

At that moment, Qiqi squatted down, glanced at Zhang Beibei lying on the ground and the green liquid around her, her delicate eyebrows furrowing, "Brother, it's too dangerous here, let's not stay here, let's go back."

With that, she stood up, grabbed Wen Nan's arm, and without giving him a choice, dragged him outward.

Wen Nan turned to take a look at Zhang Beibei lying on the ground.

Qiqi said coolly, "Don't worry about her, she'll be fine."

The two walked into the elevator hall, and as the door closed, Qiqi pouted, puffing up in frustration, "Dealing with Sun Yi on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Wang Jialing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays wasn't enough? In the afternoon, you even had to come to this filthy place to sneak a meal."

Wen Nan lightly raised his eyebrows, "How can that be considered sneaking a meal?"

Qiqi glanced at him, "Her cooking is better than mine, isn't it?"

"Of course not," Wen Nan lied seriously, "No one cooks better than you, your dishes, once you've tasted them, you'll never forget for a lifetime, even dream about them."

Although knowing he was merely saying this to make her happy, Qiqi was still pleased, she smiled anew, stood on tiptoe, gave Wen Nan a quick peck on the cheek, and then said, "I've prepared a table of dishes, waiting for you to return, shall we eat together?"

Recalling that overwhelming smell, Wen Nan swallowed hard and nodded firmly, "Sure!"

On the way back, Wen Nan stopped by a pharmacy and then quickly hurried back to the rented apartment with Qiqi.

Predictably, as soon as they stepped inside, the familiar smell greeted them...

Qiqi enthusiastically pressed him by the table, Wen Nan picked up a bowl, just about to start eating when Yu Shujun climbed in through the window.

Wen Nan turned to look over, using his eyes to inquire: Didn't catch them?

Yu Shujun shook her head, just intending to step forward and report.

At this moment, Qiqi brought out a steaming pot of brown soup, picked up the ladle, ready to skim off the froth.

Looking up to see Yu Shujun, she immediately waved gleefully, "Xiao Jun, come over and eat with us, I've made enough for three or four people."

Yu Shujun took a glance at the full table of "delicacies," raised an eyebrow, shook her head, "No thanks, I've eaten. You two enjoy."

With that, she wasn't in a hurry to come over, stepped back two steps, leaned against the wall, and watched Wen Nan with a face full of delight, nodding at him to eat more.

Wen Nan snorted lightly, picked up the bowl, ready to indulge when suddenly, a character message popped up in the system—

[She-devil: Any plans for the weekend?]

This was... She wanted to ask Wen Nan out?

He hadn't seen Guan Ailin the whole day and was just fretting about how to find an opportunity to make progress with her, and here she came, seeking him proactively.

This time, he must seize the opportunity.

With the previous experience of spending a night in the rich lady's joyful house, Wen Nan now realized that Guan Ailin is different from the other characters; to achieve over 90% strategy completion with her, relying solely on his little brother was far from enough.

What Guan Ailin might require is a genuine date, a heartfelt romance.

To perfectly strategize, he must not only enter her body but find a way to enter her heart.

This time, a comprehensive plan must be crafted to ensure complete capture of her heart.

The first step in a comprehensive plan—practice.

"Brother, why aren't you eating? Any concerns?" Qiqi brought her small round face up to Wen Nan's face, asking with concern.

Wen Nan snapped back to his senses, turned his head to look at Qiqi, put down the bowl and chopsticks, and said very seriously, "Qiqi, I have a matter, and I need your help."

Qiqi smiled, "Brother, just say it."

"From now on, your persona is a very difficult CEO, and I want to take our relationship further. We're starting a date now, and when you truly feel moved, you respond to me, okay?"

Qiqi became interested, "Role play? Sure~"

With that, Qiqi leaned back, nestled into the chair, crossed her legs, and lifted her small round face, using her nostrils to face Wen Nan, "Begin, Xiao Ye."

Wen Nan couldn't help but laugh.

This kid learns pretty fast.

"Ahem!" Wen Nan cleared his throat, pulled out a velvet box from the equipment spare compartment, presented it to Qiqi.

Upon seeing the velvet box, Qiqi immediately covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes widening.

Wen Nan began, "Qiqi, you—"

"—I do!" Qiqi replied swiftly.

Wen Nan: ...

"No, your persona is supposed to be a difficult CEO, can you not be so easy?"

Qiqi pouted, "This is already the difficult version."

"I haven't even finished my opening speech..."

"If it were really me, when you took out that gift, I would've already jumped at you and hugged you, hmmph."

Wen Nan was a bit troubled, about to say something when a low chuckle reached his ears.

He lifted his head to see Yu Shujun leaning against the wall, slightly tilting her head, with a faint smile on her face.

Their eyes unexpectedly met, both freezing for a moment.

Wen Nan's eyebrow lightly raised, pondering over something, his gaze on Yu Shujun deepening.

Feeling his gaze, Yu Shujun felt uneasy, broke eye contact, turned towards the balcony, leaving Wen Nan and Qiqi alone.

With arms crossed in front of her, Yu Shujun leaned against the wall by the railing, looking at the tranquil night, involuntarily recalling his gaze on her earlier, somehow feeling a fluttering in her heart, as if feathers gently tickling.

Frowning slightly, Yu Shujun's gaze turned complex.

"Why did you suddenly come out alone?" the person behind approached.

Yu Shujun turned abruptly, a bit of surprise in her eyes, quickly regaining composure, shaking her head, "Nothing..."

Wen Nan smiled, "What are you thinking about, so intently? Thinking about me?"

Yu Shujun's expression instantly cooled, lips taut, "No."

Wen Nan was taken aback, thinking it was just a joke, why did she suddenly change her expression, he hadn't said anything, how could he have offended her?

"Don't always have such a stern face," Wen Nan said softly, "You look pretty when you smile."

Yu Shujun was taken aback, looking at Wen Nan dumbfoundedly, lips parting slightly, unsure of what to say when Wen Nan changed the topic.

"Did you not catch the person just now?"

Suddenly returning to the main topic, Yu Shujun quickly gathered her thoughts, "The other side's agility attribute is too high, with strong hiding skills and disguise equipment, aided by the cover of night, I found it hard to catch up in a short time. Fearing they might make a surprise attack, I didn't dare extend the battle line too long and had to let her go for now, Master."

After listening to her methodical explanation, Wen Nan asked again, "You sent Qiqi to guard me?"

Yu Shujun nodded, "Mm."

Wen Nan laughed, "So concerned about me, huh?"

Yu Shujun's expression turned somber again, "No..."

Wen Nan spoke very softly, "If you don't want to admit it, it's fine."

Yu Shujun turned slightly, glancing at his handsome side profile, feeling that he was a bit abnormal tonight, unable to figure out what he wanted to do, eventually staying silent, turning back to look at the night sky again.

Standing side by side, looking at the stars hanging low under the night sky, the atmosphere turned silent.

After a long while, Wen Nan slowly began speaking, "No matter how realistic this starry sky is made here, it's still fake.

"If we remain in this game world, we'll never be able to see the real night sky. But if we leave, perhaps we'll never be able to meet again."

Yu Shujun glanced over at the person beside him, "Can't see it, so what?"

"Don't you feel regret?"

"Do you?"

"Of course," Wen Nan's voice wasn't loud, but sincere, "I'd be a bit reluctant."

Yu Shujun found himself at a loss for words, "You..."

He uttered a single syllable and then didn't know how to continue, falling silent again.

Wen Nan chuckled, continuing his monologue, "I think I might have started to like you a little."

At that moment, Yu Shujun's heart skipped a beat, his body stiffened, tongue-tied, completely unsure how to respond.

And while Yu Shujun was in a daze, Wen Nan had already advanced to his front, stopping just short of their chests touching.

Instinctively, Yu Shujun shied away, back pressing against the wall, unable to retreat further, inadvertently raising a hand to gently push Wen Nan's chest.

Yet Wen Nan didn't retreat, instead raised a hand, pinching Yu Shujun's chin, bringing that flawless, beautiful face right before him.

Then he leaned in, pressing down...

A kiss, seemingly about to land.

He should dodge.

Or block with a sword.

Or flee the scene.

Countless thoughts flashed in his mind.

But Yu Shujun ultimately did nothing, only closing his eyes.

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