They spoke of it, but they could already imagine the scene of Wan Fengye Chou appearing.
The author has something to say: Not only was I unable to succeed in the game, I ended up losing myself…
I haven’t updated in a few days and feel embarrassed to open the app…
It’s so cruel…
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In the past few days, Cen Chen sent his contact information and soon received a verification message.
Cen Chen added Wan Fengye Chou’s contact; the profile picture was a night view through a window, likely taken by herself, and her name was the same as in the game.
He was unsure how to greet her when she messaged him first.
Ye Qiuyou promptly added a note for Cen Chen.
Wan Fengye Chou: It’s more convenient to have contact information. Sometimes, if I’m not logged into the game, I can’t talk. Cat emoji.
Chen Chen: Yes, I feel the same.
Wan Fengye Chou: Should we exchange names?
Cen Chen hesitated; once he sent his name, he wasn’t sure if she would understand his real identity.
After a while of silence, Ye Qiuyou sensed his concern and replied thoughtfully: If you’re still unsure, we can keep using our game names for now. When you think it’s appropriate, we can take the next step.
Cen Chen felt relieved after seeing her reply. He was indeed a bit afraid of being found out about his online romance; it felt kind of sweet.
Although she often had a dark sense of humor, she remained attentive during crucial moments.
The two, like in other games, publicly announced their bond in the game’s world channel.
Many in the world and their guild were envious, especially since today wasn’t Valentine’s Day, yet they were still showing off their affection.
At his age, Cen Chen had never been in a relationship and didn’t really know what it should feel like.
He always thought of himself as a rational person, but he didn’t expect to be so moved by a few words.
So this was the joy of online romance; things that once seemed a waste of time and money suddenly gained meaning.
Cen Chen felt a little embarrassed when he thought about how his misunderstanding had possibly led some of his in-game friends to misjudge Wan Fengye Chou. He opened a private chat to explain, and her response was unexpected.
Yuan Gu Shan Cen: I thought you might mind.
Lu Cong Jin Ye: I trust your judgment.
Lu Cong Jin Ye: Everyone says you two are a perfect match!
He Ye Bai, sitting in front of the screen, shook his head. He had already advised them, but the two were still together, and he didn’t want to spoil the mood by saying more.
Cen Chen logged off from the game, sitting on the sofa, unsure of what to do with his free time at home for the first time.
In the evening, He Ye Bai stumbled out of bed with messy hair.
He Ye Bai, yawning and looking disheveled, was startled to see Cen Chen on his phone in the living room, “You didn’t go to work today?”
Cen Chen shot him a sidelong glance, “Isn’t it because I was worried you’d sleep like the dead in your room and no one would notice?”
“Just consider it as your way of caring about me. Come on, I’ll treat you to dinner.” He Ye Bai pretended to be cool and winked at Cen Chen.
At the western restaurant, while having dinner opposite Cen Chen, He Ye Bai increasingly sensed something was off.
Unlike Cen Chen, who was inexperienced in romantic matters, He Ye Bai had considerable experience and could read situations well. He noticed that Cen Chen kept checking his phone, sometimes frowning and sometimes smiling, and the truth was undeniable!
His solitary friend for thirty years had fallen in love!
“What are you chatting about with your girlfriend that’s making you so happy?” He Ye Bai picked up the wine glass and shook it, subtly probing.
Cen Chen didn’t even look up, “Nothing much.”
Was that an acknowledgment?
Had they been in a private setting, He Ye Bai would have nearly jumped from his chair, but he suppressed his shock, widening his eyes and asking, “You really are in love? With whom? Do I know them?”
Questions came one after another, and Cen Chen sensed something was off, calmly looking at him, “It’s impolite to talk while eating; let’s discuss it when we get home.”
“Not a girlfriend.”
He Ye Bai smiled but clearly didn’t believe him.
Once they were in the car, fearing that emotions might get too heated, He Ye Bai got serious.
“Confess and you’ll be lenient; resist and you’ll get strict treatment. Tell me, what’s going on?”
Cen Chen was a well-groomed and well-liked gentleman known as a golden son-in-law at his company, but He Ye Bai, having grown up with him, knew he was emotionally clueless and genuinely worried about him getting taken advantage of.
“Just tell me which girl it is. It’s not the secretary who makes your coffee every day, is it? But she seems like she’s married.”
He Ye Bai used his left hand to support his right and assumed a detective stance, “Is it that girl you made cry last time, what’s her name? Don’t say, she does resemble an idol…”
Cen Chen replied, “Not a girl.”
“If it’s not a girl, could it be a boy?” He Ye Bai scoffed.
Under Cen Chen’s gaze, he stammered, “You… you like guys?”
Cen Chen looked confused, “Didn’t I tell you?”
“When did you…” He Ye Bai’s words trailed off, suddenly recalling when Cen Chen hired secretaries.
“I don’t like girls, just hire a few girls as secretaries to avoid issues,” and his reaction at that time seemed like he believed his son was growing up and would find ways to date secretly, only to discover it wasn’t an excuse.
He Ye Bai looked at him, “What’s the name of the guy, and where did you meet?”
Cen Chen smiled bashfully, hitting He Ye Bai with three surprises, “Wan Fengye Chou, we met in the game ‘Heroic Jianghu.’”
“You… you also play Heroic Jianghu?”
Cen Chen looked puzzled, “‘Heroic Jianghu’ is partnered with our company; of course, I had to try it out. Didn’t you suggest that everyone in the company should give it a shot?”