GRMFBS CH303

Zhan Yan had never seen Gu Jiancheng’s waist so stiff before.

Oh, what to do? He didn’t really want to dance anymore; he wanted to take this opportunity to record what Xiao Gu looked like dancing in the public square.

Gu Jiancheng was watching him and learning the movements, his expression as serious as if he were practicing martial arts. His eyes gleamed under the streetlights, looking almost aggrieved.

Ah… he felt a bit guilty, but he wanted to bully him even more.

After finishing one dance, during the break, the enthusiastic uncles and aunties surrounded the newly arrived Gu Jiancheng.

“Did you come with Xiao Yan?” “What a handsome young man!” “How old are you? Are you still in school?” “Do you live nearby or are you just here to have fun?” …

Gu Jiancheng hadn’t had this kind of experience in a long time and actually felt somewhat at a loss.

In the past, those who knew him didn’t dare to act out of line in front of him, and those who didn’t know him would shrink back because of his cold and dangerous aura.

But today, he was meeting these uncles and aunties together with Zhan Yan. Everyone just thought he was a handsome, smiley, very sunny, and lovable young man.

As Gu Jiancheng managed his replies, he turned his head to look for Zhan Yan.

Zhan Yan had long since retreated to the edge of the crowd. He found a familiar auntie to help, asking her to hold his phone and record a video when they danced the next round of square dancing later.

They were far apart, and Zhan Yan kept his voice very soft and low, making it inconspicuous amidst the noisy crowd in the square.

Gu Jiancheng: …

Was Yan Yan underestimating his hearing a bit too much?

Zhan Yan saw the plea for help in Gu Jiancheng’s eyes, returned a smile showing his little white teeth, and gave him a thumbs up.

Gu Jiancheng: …

Alright, understood. Yan Yan was definitely doing it on purpose!

It wasn’t long before everyone was ready to dance the next round.

The square dancers came and went; some wanted to rest a bit longer and stepped to the side, while new people joined in.

The enthusiastic uncles and aunties pushed Zhan Yan to the front to lead the dance, and had Gu Jiancheng follow behind to learn.

Zhan Yan danced openly and at ease, turning his head back to blink and laugh at Gu Jiancheng.

Children wearing flashing roller skates laughed loudly as they glided by, dog walkers were dragged forward by their dogs, shuttlecocks flew back and forth in the glow of the streetlights, and the square dance music was cheerful and rhythmic…

Gu Jiancheng wasn’t used to this kind of liveliness, but when Zhan Yan looked back at him, he felt a dazed sense of familiarity. A moth fluttered down onto the streetlight in the night, its wings spreading out as it leisurely groomed its antennae with its front legs.

A long, long time ago, it seemed he really was just as these people thought—loving to laugh, always full of vitality, and flaunting his youth recklessly.

At that time, it seemed he had also come into contact with activities similar to square dancing.

His world was similar to this one yet different. In populated areas, empty public activity spaces were always highly sought after. Teenagers liked to play ball, and the elderly liked to slow dance. Once, there was a conflict, and it was he who went to mediate, setting fixed times for the grounds to be used for sports and for dancing.

Later, he gradually forgot all these things. Today, for some reason, the buried memories suddenly surged up again.

It felt pretty good.

After finishing the dance, Zhan Yan went to get his phone. As soon as he turned his head, he saw Gu Jiancheng smiling at him.

He openly and righteously shoved the phone containing the recorded video into his pocket, acting as if nothing had happened as he said to Gu Jiancheng, “Let’s go, are we heading back?”

Blatantly up to no good.

What else could Gu Jiancheng say? He could only pretend he didn’t know the video existed.

After returning, Zhan Yan fed Gu Jiancheng with the stock from the fridge, and then made cat food for Xingxing.

Gu Jiancheng forcefully squeezed into the kitchen to act as Zhan Yan’s assistant.

Xingxing circled around their feet, meowing.

The light from the yard filtered through the glass windows and sheer curtains, forming a pool of warm yellow.

Halfway through helping out, Gu Jiancheng couldn’t help but wrap his arms around Zhan Yan’s waist from behind. He rested his chin on his shoulder, took a deep breath, and his whole body relaxed.

Zhan Yan tapped the back of his hand. “What are you doing? Hurry up and peel the carrots.”

“Mn,” Gu Jiancheng hummed through his nose, sounding incredibly clingy.

From the moment he found out Zhan Yan was attacked by Monster Doctor, it seemed only now had he completely settled his mind.

Xingxing was already so anxious it started pawing at Gu Jiancheng’s leg.

What are you doing? Don’t interrupt my meal time!

Gu Jiancheng went to peel the carrots.

He couldn’t help but hope that the others wouldn’t come home tonight, so he could be alone with Yan Yan.

It should be possible, right? With such a huge incident happening, his shadow clones were swamped with work outside; the others should be too.

…

Meanwhile, in the black market, the Broker was blocking Zhan Suiru’s door.

Zhan Suiru: “I really have urgent business tonight; come back tomorrow.”

The Broker rubbed his hands together, his tone more than twice as soft as before, habitually nervous and chatty. “You go do your business; go on, it’s not like I want to stop you. It’s just, I told you all the information you wanted. Can you have Artisan upgrade a defense for me? My demands aren’t high; it definitely won’t tire them out.”

In the past, he thought “Artisan” only had crafting abilities. Only recently did he figure out that “Artisan” was Rong Sui, that terrifying BOSS who used to kill to a 0% survival rate in Infinite.

Zhan Suiru: …When did the Broker find out?

Hm, it wasn’t surprising that he guessed it. This guy was well-informed. She had acted under the identity of Rong Sui a few times, so it was normal for the Broker to figure it out.

Yang Ran poked his head out from behind the door. “Sister Suisui, you head back. I’ll handle things here.”

The Broker babbled non-stop. “Good, good, good, I’ve prepared all the materials. If there are other needs, just mention them; as long as I can get it, it’s not a problem. We’ve known each other for so long, surely…”

Zhan Suiru: I didn’t realize the Broker was such a chatterbox before. Whatever, it’s not important. Deep Shadow is at home tonight, she definitely has to go home.

…

Wan Yao Alliance.

Zhan Yunkai looked at his watch and spread his wings, ready to fly away.

Xiangliu’s nine heads were all glaring at him.

Head 1: “You called everyone up to work.” Head 2: “And the work isn’t even finished yet.” Head 3: “Now you want to leave early yourself?”

Zhan Yunkai casually picked a head to meet its gaze. “It’s too late today. I’ll come back tomorrow.”

Head 5: “Why are you looking at me? I didn’t say it.” Howling Moon Wolf King: “Aren’t all nine of your heads part of the same body?” Head 5: “That’s different, we still argue with each other.” Head 4: “Don’t get off-topic.” Head 6: “On what grounds do you get to get off work early!”

Zhan Yunkai chuckled. “Where were you when I was busy earlier?”

He was the biggest workaholic in the entire Wan Yao Alliance, okay?

“If you keep making a fuss, I’ll call Da Wule to come beat you up together!” Zhan Yunkai spread his wings and flew away.

Deep Shadow had abducted his youngest son and was even openly staying in his house; he absolutely had to go back and keep an eye on things tonight!

…

Abnormal Affairs Management Bureau.

Ji Yueming was just preparing to go home after speaking with Ning Xi when she was blocked at the portal by Da Wule.

Da Wule’s burgundy silk shirt was wrinkled, and his hair was somewhat messy, looking like he hadn’t slept in days.

Ji Yueming was startled by him. “How did you end up like this?”

Lingzhou Wendi: “It’s nothing, I just rushed a job.”

Monster Doctor had died cleanly, and all the power of the Candle Dragon he had found previously had precipitated out. But this Candle Dragon power had been corrupted by Monster Doctor, and needed to be purified before it could be returned to the Candle Dragon.

Da Wule’s abilities were perfectly suited for this.

The work wasn’t easy to do, but Ning Xi didn’t intend to work anyone to death either; he stated that it would be fine as long as Da Wule could finish it within a week.

Da Wule rushing the job was primarily so he could catch Tianshi in time—he wanted to eat this whole melon (gossip).

Lingzhou Wendi’s eyes gleamed with gossip. “Ning Xi went on a business trip and told me to ask you myself. How is it related to Approaching Science? And why did Rong Sui suddenly rush over too? Who else is it related to?”

Ji Yueming: …

You really go all out just to eat melons.

They would definitely need Da Wule’s help later, so there was no need to hide some things from him.

“There is indeed a connection.” Ji Yueming deliberately dragged out her voice, “Approaching Science, Rong Sui, and Lin Yuan Ghost King.”

Lingzhou Wendi: “Uh-huh, uh-huh.”

Ji Yueming: “They’re all from my family.”

Lingzhou Wendi reacted for two seconds, his eyes widening. “Adopted by you and Chongming?”

Ji Yueming nodded.

Lingzhou Wendi: “…?”

“Do you two have some sort of special child-picking-up skills?”

…

Mount Chaofu.

Ghost King Wan Yan waited left and right, but Lin Yuan didn’t come, causing him to vexedly flick his tail under the Wenyu Tree.

Ghost King Minghe was also staring at him, eyes swiveling around tracking his twitching whiskers.

Ghost King Minghe: [I wonder if they can be tied into different knots.]

Ghost King Wan Yan involuntarily stiffened.

He guiltily took a step back. “Um, I’ll go look for Lin Yuan first…”

The little cat slowly took one step, two steps, three steps back, then turned and bolted.

After running out of Mount Chaofu, Ghost King Wan Yan didn’t know where to look for Lin Yuan either. How about finding Tie Lao first? He could help Tie Lao out…

Ghost King Tie Lao shivered upon seeing Ghost King Wan Yan.

Ghost King Wan Yan was very embarrassed. “I’ve recovered. I’m sorry for causing you trouble in the past.”

Ghost King Tie Lao couldn’t quite believe it. He first sent a message to Lin Yuan Ghost King to inquire. Only after receiving a positive response did he breathe a huge sigh of relief.

“It’s all minor stuff. Why did you come looking for me?”

“I wanted to look for Lin Yuan.”

Ghost King Tie Lao: [Ah? Lin Yuan Ghost King just left.]

Ghost King Wan Yan: …Just missed him. He hadn’t had the time to tell Lin Yuan about his family yet. And Bai Ze…

Zhan Jinli, who had just missed him, was rushing home as fast as he could.

He absolutely could not let Deep Shadow and his younger brother stay home alone!

…

After feeding Xingxing, it was almost time for bed.

Zhan Yan’s route back to his bedroom passed by the guest room where Gu Jiancheng was sleeping. Gu Jiancheng lingered at the door, reluctant to part.

Zhan Yan looked at his eager appearance and laughed. “Goodnight, we don’t need to call each other tonight.”

Gu Jiancheng: “…Goodnight.”

Zhan Yan took two steps and suddenly remembered he had forgotten something.

That hooligan NPC in the Dawn World! He hadn’t had the chance to tell Xiao Gu yet.

He turned back around. “Ah, there’s one thing, I almost forgot to mention.”

Gu Jiancheng’s eyes widened in pleasant surprise. “Okay, okay, let’s go inside the room and talk.”

Zhan Yan: …

Forget it, going into the room was fine. He also didn’t want to stand in the hallway talking.

After entering Gu Jiancheng’s room, Zhan Yan recounted the matter of Wan Shitong creating an NPC in the Dawn World modeled after Deep Shadow’s image.

The more Gu Jiancheng listened, the more he felt something was wrong.

He probed, asking, “You’re saying, that NPC ran up onto the clouds yesterday and squeezed your tail?”

Zhan Yan complained, “Yeah, yeah, he’s so annoying.”

Gu Jiancheng: “Ah…”

Then… that tail, wasn’t it a dream?

He couldn’t stop his eyes from brightening by a degree.

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