ISWTDB Ch141

Chapter 141: The BOSS is always acting up (17, 18)

Clearly, the comfort level of beds in the game is the same. Upon hearing Flame Dragon’s words, Ying Zhao looked at him with some amusement and agreed to switch rooms. Facing his childish lover, Ying Zhao wisely chose not to explain such trivial matters.

Thus, Flame Dragon proudly exercised his rights as the master and lay down on the bed he desired. However, after lying on the bed for a while, he started to toss and turn just like the previous night.

It was still the same bed from yesterday, but for some reason, it didn’t feel as comfortable. And as soon as he closed his eyes, he began to miss his little servant again.

But that elf was right next door, separated only by a door. Flame Dragon couldn’t understand why he couldn’t help but think of Ying Zhao.

Unable to calm down, Flame Dragon finally sat up irritably, grabbed his hair fiercely, and ran to Ying Zhao’s room.

Seeing that Ying Zhao had not fallen asleep yet and was flipping through some boring books, Flame Dragon walked over with a wooden expression. The moment he caught a whiff of Ying Zhao’s scent, the irritation in his heart seemed to vanish instantly.

The man frowned slightly and lay down beside Ying Zhao under his puzzled gaze. Flame Dragon was astonished to find that the bed that had felt uncomfortable yesterday was strangely much more comfortable now.

He glanced at the person beside him, instinctively stretched out his long arm, and pulled him into his embrace.

Much more comfortable!

Flame Dragon squinted his eyes and sighed in satisfaction. He thought to himself that he had wronged his little servant. It turned out that comfort had nothing to do with the bed; it was about the person beside him.

With this person around, he felt relaxed and at ease.

Realizing this, a smile appeared in Flame Dragon’s eyes, and he forcefully took the book from Ying Zhao’s hands. He turned off the lamp, and in a little while, he fell into a deep sleep.

Ying Zhao had no choice but to sleep so early. He had initially planned to read for a while to pass the time. However, upon seeing Flame Dragon’s sleeping face in the darkness, he couldn’t help but smile helplessly.

Finding a comfortable position in his lover’s arms, he soon fell into a sweet dream.

What Ying Zhao didn’t know was that while he was sleeping soundly, the entire world of Journey had erupted into chaos. The man’s power was naturally not to be underestimated, and previously, it had caused some unrest in the entire game world.

This was unprecedented in any game, and although it was brief, it still caused a wave of panic. Although the staff stationed in the game took appropriate measures, it was clear that this was not a trivial matter.

As the original creator of the game, he would certainly be required to conduct technical tests in person. However, due to the time difference with the real world, the orders from the headquarters were not immediately communicated to the game.

Moreover, Ying Zhao had whimsically turned off his communicator when he went to sleep, making it difficult for the outside world to reach him for the time being.

Fortunately, because of Ying Zhao’s timely reassurance, no unexpected incidents or losses occurred. After the emergency team of Journey discovered that the situation had been fully controlled, they temporarily announced that it was just a surprise before the season, deliberately letting players feel the excitement of the world, which unexpectedly received positive reviews.

However, these words were naturally not something that Xiao Bai would believe. He was very aware that the small world had encountered a problem, and for Ying Zhao’s situation, the ever-sensitive Xiao Bai couldn’t help but feel worried.

When the surrounding environment began to shake, he got up to leave the room to check on Ying Zhao’s situation, but was stopped by the male lead who grabbed his arm.

After struggling twice and finding that the other person was holding on tightly, Xiao Bai anxiously turned his head and asked the man, “Is there something wrong?”

Yin Jiuke felt the surroundings stabilize a bit and pursed his lips before saying to Xiao Bai, “Don’t go out. If something really happens, we won’t be able to stop it!”

Xiao Bai nodded slightly upon hearing this. He could sense that in just a few moments, the world had gradually stabilized again. Seeing the concern in the Drunken Guest’s eyes, he didn’t blame the other for stopping him.

Xiao Bai was relatively familiar with Ying Zhao and the target’s fragments. He knew that if their host could calm the other down in a short time, there shouldn’t be any major issues.

Moreover, since the world’s turmoil had already ended, it was better to let them be alone together. If he suddenly went over, it would likely complicate matters.

However, he couldn’t help but feel worried, wondering what had happened to provoke Flame Dragon.

Yin Jiuke looked at Xiao Bai, who was fidgeting restlessly, and wanted very much to comfort him. However, his usual silence left him unsure of what to say to Xiao Bai.

Lu Chenhui had never considered himself a person who valued appearances, yet today, after encountering this elf named Bai Mangmang, he felt that his entire world had changed.

He didn’t know how to describe the person in front of him. Even though he had stood in the world with his hard work in business, he had seen all sorts of high-profile celebrities with stunning looks during social events.

However, in his heart, no one could compare to the person before him.

Just one glance made it impossible for him to look away, and his heart raced uncontrollably, feeling completely out of control.

In the past, living in this world for over thirty years, after his parents passed away, he felt that the only one special to him in his life was his younger brother.

Many times, Lu Chenhui felt like a passerby in this world, indifferent to everything and uninterested in anything.

For him, after his brother was harmed, it seemed that he had only been seeking revenge through constant struggles in the business world. The expanding territory of the Lu family’s business empire and the increasing numbers in his bank account were all he pursued.

However, after seeing Xiao Bai in Journey, he suddenly felt that the whole world had come alive. He finally developed an ambition completely different from the past.

In his mind, he was frantically shouting, wanting this person, desiring this person, hoping that this person would belong to him!

The moment Yin Jiuke saw the other person, he wanted to hold him in his arms. But he knew he couldn’t do that, lest he scare the person away.

After years of hard work, he understood how to read the situation and see the relationships between people around him. Therefore, he noticed that Bai Mangmang had a very good relationship with the assassin called the Dream Builder and seemed to listen to him very well.

So, he took the initiative to speak to the Dream Builder, expressing his hope to team up with them. Sure enough, Bai Mangmang didn’t oppose and joined in.

Watching the elf’s joy and trust when facing the Dream Builder, Lu Chenhui couldn’t help but feel a surge of jealousy.

However, he also knew that they had only just met and that he couldn’t let his feelings show. He didn’t understand where this unfounded possessiveness came from, but he couldn’t help but feel it.

He knew he liked this person in front of him. He was happy to see him and anxious because of him. He never expected that this kind of infatuation, which he had always looked down upon, would happen to him.

Just one glance, and he fell in love with someone, even though he didn’t truly know who this person was.

Thinking about this, Lu Chenhui felt a bit troubled. He wasn’t distressed about falling for the other person, but rather that after living for so many years, he had never pursued anyone or had any romantic experiences.

So, how was he supposed to win over this person and make him accept him? This left Lu Chenhui at a loss.

He looked at the person across from him, who seemed calmed by his previous words yet still appeared somewhat distracted and displeased.

Unconsciously, Lu Chenhui sat down next to Bai Mangmang, staring at him for a long time before awkwardly asking, “Are you okay?”

Bai Mangmang returned to his senses upon hearing the words and nodded blankly. The space had stabilized completely, so he temporarily set his mind at ease, feeling that nothing was amiss.

Lu Chenhui bit his lip, racking his brain for a topic, only to find that the confidence he usually had in business seemed to vanish in an instant.

After a long while, he recalled that the luxurious meals at the hotel they were staying at were quite famous. Suddenly remembering a saying that to win someone’s heart, one must win their stomach, he thought of a plan.

Delicious food always lightened a person’s mood, even if it was just a virtual world. So, thinking of this, the male protagonist immediately placed an order through the game interface for a grand feast at the hotel.

The hotel had high efficiency, and soon a table full of exquisite dishes was delivered. Bai Mangmang stared in amazement at the sudden array of food that filled the room and then turned his gaze to the man beside him.

Seeing Bai Mangmang looking at him, Lu Chenhui maintained a neutral expression but spoke gently, “I heard that when you’re feeling down, eating some good food can help.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Mangmang felt a warmth in his heart. Looking at the table full of exquisite dishes, he didn’t expect the other person to care for his feelings like this. After all, they had only just met that day.

“Yin Jiuke, thank you!” Bai Mangmang sincerely expressed his gratitude, thinking that the male protagonist of this world was indeed a good person.

Seeing that Bai Mangmang seemed interested in the food, Lu Chenhui finally relaxed. He felt that he had indeed made the right choice and politely pulled out a chair for Bai Mangmang, saying, “Please sit down. If there’s anything you like, I can order more.”

After thinking for a moment, he added, “You can just call me Chenhui, that’s my name.”

Bai Mangmang nodded in response, smiling at the man and readily saying, “Okay, you can call me Xiao Bai.”

“Xiao Bai.” The man repeated the name a few times, feeling a strange familiarity and nostalgia, mixed with a hint of hidden pain.

In an instant, his expression seemed to soften a lot. He lowered his gaze slightly to conceal the emotions in his eyes.

Seeing the delicious food on the table, the rich aroma wafted into Bai Mangmang’s nose, making him swallow involuntarily. Although he had once taken human form and tasted human food, that had been a long time ago.

Moreover, back then, he had fallen onto a remote and somewhat barren planet where the variety of food was limited and the cooking methods dull.

How could it compare to this advanced future world, where not only were there many types of food, but they were also so exquisitely prepared? This genuinely made Bai Mangmang eager to try.

Lu Chenhui noticed the sparkle in Bai Mangmang’s eyes and felt a little joy, thinking that he had managed to cater to his preferences. After Bai Mangmang tasted a bite of the meat dish, he looked at the male protagonist with shining eyes, immediately increasing his favorability rating.

With the delicious food in front of him, Bai Mangmang’s mood improved significantly, and he began to eat heartily, feeling that indeed, the food in this civilized world tasted much better than in that resource-scarce place.

However, he couldn’t help but wonder how that guy was doing. He probably hadn’t had a chance to enjoy such exquisite dishes either!

Thinking of this, Bai Mangmang’s hand holding the food suddenly paused, and a hint of sadness crossed his eyes.

They had spent so many years together, and Bai Mangmang felt he understood that guy fairly well. He knew that the other person had only truly transformed into human form and experienced human food because of that opportunity.

For some reason, thinking of him made Bai Mangmang’s mood suddenly drop.

They had interacted for hundreds of years, transitioning from hostility and defensiveness to mutual care.

Bai Mangmang was actually a system, which meant he didn’t have a real physical form. The Heavenly Dao was merely the consciousness manifested from countless small worlds.

Perhaps because they both had once been ethereal, gaining some reality allowed Bai Mangmang to feel a kinship with the other.

In that world they couldn’t escape, time catalyzed their relationship, bringing them closer together.

Bai Mangmang realized he had begun to understand some so-called feelings, treating the Heavenly Dao as a friend. That was why he intervened when Ying Zhao was about to kill him, disrupting Ying Zhao’s actions.

Bai Mangmang’s heart was filled with guilt, but he genuinely couldn’t bear to see the Heavenly Dao harmed. After knowing him for so long, he understood that the man could sometimes be so obstinate and violent that it left people helpless, but he didn’t know how to resolve it.

Suddenly, he recalled a day during their harmonious coexistence over the years, when the other person came to him after they had become friends and said he wanted to be with him, just like Bai Mangmang’s host and target.

Xiao Bai followed Ying Zhao into so many worlds, naturally understanding what it meant to be together like that. However, Xiao Bai was unsure if he truly comprehended feelings that were different from friendship.

He felt a bit flustered. Having witnessed the love between the host and the target, Xiao Bai realized the depth of that affection. He wasn’t sure if he and Tian Dao would really develop such feelings, although he could sense his own fondness for the other.

Yet, he also liked the host a lot. Moreover, they were adversaries. Xiao Bai understood that one day, they would eventually leave that world.

He did not expect that the man, who always appeared taciturn, would also employ such methods against him.

Thinking of this, Xiao Bai lowered his head with a slightly flushed face. He did not realize that he was not particularly averse to what the other had done to him before; rather, he was more entangled in their positions and felt embarrassed.

He knocked his head lightly and decided not to think about these things anymore. After all, the past was already behind him. He had finally escaped from that world and returned to the host’s side.

He was there to help Ying Zhao collect the target’s fragments, which was the very purpose of Bai Rui’s existence. Furthermore, Xiao Bai regarded Ying Zhao as both his master and the closest person to him. He hoped Ying Zhao could ultimately find happiness with his lover.

Meanwhile, Lu Chenhui, after eating, although he occasionally took a bite, had his eyes glued to Xiao Bai.

Seeing the other eating happily, Lu Chenhui felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart. However, for some reason, as they continued eating, the mood of the adorable little fellow across from him seemed to dampen.

The other appeared to have suddenly thought of someone, and the longing and nostalgia in his gaze caused a twinge of pain in Lu Chenhui’s heart.

So, who exactly was Xiao Bai thinking about? Was it someone he liked?

Lu Chenhui pressed his lips together and silently stared at the other. It wasn’t until Xiao Bai’s expression softened and he immersed himself back into the battle with his food that he temporarily suppressed his doubts.

He had already sent Xiao Bai’s virtual image and ID to the headquarters of Shengheng Group to check Xiao Bai’s information in real life.

In any case, Lu Chenhui believed he would soon know everything about the other. Once he understood Xiao Bai’s background and the people and things around him, he could tailor his pursuit accordingly.

President Lu had always preferred to fight prepared battles, so he considered it necessary to investigate the person he intended to pursue in advance. He wouldn’t act impulsively until he had sufficient information about Xiao Bai.

After Xiao Bai had a satisfying meal, the two returned to their respective bedrooms. Xiao Bai fell onto the comfortable big bed and secretly sent a message to Ying Zhao, asking how he was doing.

Upon seeing Ying Zhao quickly reply that everything was fine and he was about to rest, Xiao Bai truly felt relieved. Soon after, he fell into a deep sleep.

However, he was unaware that after he fell asleep, the door to the room was gently opened. A tall man with a hard, expressionless face approached his bedside, crouched down, and quietly stared at his sleeping face for a long time.

Then, he carefully took Xiao Bai’s hand and devoutly placed a kiss on the back of it. Afterward, he seemed to become lost in a long gaze at the person on the bed.

A night quickly passed, and the next morning, when Flame Dragon woke up, he comfortably exhaled. Upon opening his eyes, he saw Ying Zhao in his arms and involuntarily smiled.

For some reason, having his little servant beside him made Flame Dragon feel genuine happiness and satisfaction from the bottom of his heart. It turned out that the bed was so comfortable because of this person’s presence.

Flame Dragon felt that these past two nights spent holding Ying Zhao were the most comfortable sleeps he had had in many years.

Looking at the tranquil face of the person in his arms, Flame Dragon curved his lips and lowered his head, placing a kiss on Ying Zhao’s forehead. He then noticed the person in his arms slowly waking up with fluttering eyelashes.

After seeing the person before him, Ying Zhao unconsciously followed the customary habit from previous worlds and naturally wrapped his arms around the man’s neck, planting a kiss on his lips. Smiling, he said, “Good morning!”

Flame Dragon felt an immense joy from Ying Zhao’s gesture. Lowering his head, he also kissed the corner of Ying Zhao’s lips. Their foreheads touched, and a tender atmosphere enveloped them, as if pink bubbles were rising in the air.

The two lay together, indulging in their affection for a while, before getting up to have breakfast. After enjoying a delicate meal specially provided by the hotel, Ying Zhao opened his communicator.

Just as he was thinking about asking whether Xiao Bai had woken up yet, a series of “knock knock knock” sounds came from outside the door.

Ying Zhao thought it might be Xiao Bai coming to knock after getting ready, so he quickly got up and smiled as he opened the door. However, he did not expect that standing at the door would be the female lead, He Yue.

Seeing the exquisitely dressed female lead, Ying Zhao raised an eyebrow and asked, “Xiao Yue, what brings you here so early?”

Flame Dragon, seeing someone approach, also walked over to Ying Zhao’s side. Upon realizing it was He Yue, his expression instantly darkened.

After all, he remembered that the voice asking his little servant to come help with the team initially belonged to a woman, and it must have been her.

Therefore, he disliked He Yue from the bottom of his heart. He felt that if it weren’t for this woman, he could still be enjoying a sweet, two-person world with his elf.

He Yue noticed the impatience on Flame Dragon’s face and stiffened for a moment, but quickly adjusted her posture and smiled lightly at Ying Zhao, saying, “Zhu Mengshi, are you both okay? There was a huge commotion in the game ‘Journey’ yesterday, which was quite terrifying. I was really worried about you and wanted to come check in on you!”

Ying Zhao found He Yue’s words somewhat amusing. If she was truly concerned, she should have come to check yesterday evening. It was likely that He Yue was too preoccupied with herself to consider others’ circumstances.

Now that she was sure everything was fine, she came to say pretty words. How insincere.

Thinking of this, Ying Zhao tugged at the corner of his mouth and said bluntly, “Xiao Yue, if you have something to say, just say it directly. No need for pleasantries.”

He Yue felt somewhat embarrassed upon hearing Ying Zhao’s blunt remarks. Nevertheless, she stubbornly bit her lip, adopting a weak demeanor, and said to Ying Zhao, “Zhu Mengshi, I have something I want to discuss with you privately. Can we step outside for a moment?”

This statement surprised Ying Zhao for a moment. After all, the female lead had always been indifferent toward the original host. Although she occasionally acted a bit closer, her attitude had always been perfunctory.

He had thought she came early in the morning to seek attention in front of his lover, but it seemed he was mistaken.

Seeing the female lead looking at him with that pitiful expression, he realized she might have some ulterior motive for approaching him.

A hint of interest flashed in his eyes. Just as Ying Zhao was about to agree, he heard Flame Dragon beside him coldly ask the female lead, “What needs to be said privately?” 

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Author’s Note:

Xiao Bai lamented for the Nth time: The male lead is truly a good person!

Someone who has been carded as a good person for the Nth time: Heh…