The post was deleted ten minutes after being reported.
Jiang Shi was quite satisfied with the report’s result and didn’t think much about it afterward.
Until, when logging back into the game, he sensed a subtle shift in the way others looked at him.
“Why does everyone seem to be staring at me today?” Jiang Shi asked.
Others exchanged glances and then What Pen Carries Fragrance was chosen as the representative to speak up.
Then, clearing his throat, he asked, “Um, Brother Milk, there’s a forum post about your personal life, have you heard about it?”
“Saw it,” Jiang Shi replied, “I’ve reported it, and it’s been taken down.”
Perhaps his straightforward answer momentarily caught What Pen Carries Fragrance off guard, as he hesitated for a moment before choosing his words and speaking again, “So, is there a possibility that, before the post was deleted… many people already took screenshots?”
“…”
Gentleman Fan smiled as he walked over and patted Jiang Shi’s shoulder. “Actually, it doesn’t matter what we see from various sources. The main concern is how Yu Weize feels. As for personal life, whoever you like, we support it. The man in the picture looks good too; I might be tempted if I were in your shoes.”
Scavenger suddenly chimed in, “You like men too?”
“Uh, just an analogy,” Gentleman Fan was speechless. “Sis, you really know how to focus on the key points.”
“None of what you’re saying is the main point!” What Pen Carries Fragrance grabbed Jiang Shi’s hand, looking deeply into his eyes. “I won’t say much, but I absolutely believe, Brother Milk, that you can handle your relationships well. You won’t let these gossip stories affect the upcoming Genesis Cup, right?”
Jiang Shi understood, “So, you’re worried about that.”
“No, I’m not worried about that; I’m worried about this!” What Pen Carries Fragrance widened his eyes a bit, trying to make his expression appear more sincere. “I’m more concerned about your relationship with God Yu!”
Jiang Shi thought for a moment, “Is there a difference?”
“Uh, maybe?” What Pen Carries Fragrance opened his mouth, about to say something more, but then his gaze caught sight of a figure approaching from a distance. He promptly let go of Jiang Shi’s hand and said, “Let’s not talk about this anymore. I’ll be going now, Brother Milk, take care.”
What was that about taking care?
Jiang Shi watched as a few onlookers quickly dispersed, turning around in puzzlement.
Not noticing the movement, he nearly collided with the approaching person.
Han Yuze was quick to react, reaching out to pull him back. He chuckled and gestured towards the fleeing crowd. “What’s up with them? They ran faster than rabbits upon seeing me. Did they do something bad behind my back?”
“Something happened, but it wasn’t them,” Jiang Shi noted, partly curious about how Han Yuze felt after witnessing his own situation. Seeing the other’s composed demeanor now, he wasn’t entirely sure if Han Yuze had seen the post. So, he straightforwardly inquired, “Just wondering… did you see it?”
“Oh, that post, I saw it,” Han Yuze replied.
In fact, not only did he see it, but he also read through all the replies.
Then, using an alias, he discreetly downvoted those comments suggesting he was jealous and upvoted a string of replies indicating he and Jiang Shi looked perfect together.
Han Yuze didn’t think much about his response until he finished speaking and noticed Jiang Shi didn’t continue the conversation. He lowered his gaze and glanced at Jiang Shi again.
Then, seemingly catching something from Jiang Shi’s hesitant expression, he kindly reassured, “Don’t worry, you don’t have to explain to me. I’m not upset.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Shi understood that Han Yuze had made his own interpretation.
“I didn’t mean to explain,” Jiang Shi said.
However, seeing that Han Yuze had already made up his mind, Jiang Shi decided not to dwell on that point.
Clearing his throat, he redirected the conversation, “So, is that all you wanted to talk about?”
“Not exactly, I still have a question,” Han Yuze said.
“What is it?”
When Han Yuze asked, he wore a smile: “So, judging from your current attitude, you did indeed go on a date with the man in the photo, right?”
Jiang Shi: “.”
Jiang Shi smiled faintly, denying it altogether: “I didn’t say.”
In fact, Han Yuze just wanted to know, in Jiang Shi’s eyes, whether these many times of meeting alone could be considered as dates. But unexpectedly, he received a denial in the end.
Compared to the widely spread speculations, this kind of response was probably more heart-wrenching.
What’s more pathetic than “greening oneself” is chasing someone with so many disguises and yet none of them made any substantive progress.
In such a situation, it was highly likely that either he wasn’t good enough or there was simply no chance.
Han Yuze sighed deeply, suddenly receiving a system notification in the virtual cabin about an incoming call on his phone.
Although he could answer calls within the game, in his unpleasant mood, he chose to exit the game, accepting the call as he left the virtual cabin, pouring himself a glass of water at the table.
Han Yiyuan’s voice came through the phone, “Playing games again?”
“Yeah,” Han Yuze brought the cup to his lips, “You suddenly called, what’s up?”
Han Yiyuan: “It’s like this, during our previous date, didn’t we see the live promotion of <Genesis> at the mall? Jiang Yan found it very interesting, so after returning, we talked a few more times and decided to explore this game together.”
“Pfft… Ahem, cough, cough.”
Han Yuze choked on the water he just drank, causing a brief coughing fit.
Not quite sure about what he just heard, after catching his breath, he quietly confirmed again, “Who’s coming to play?”
“Myself and your sister-in-law,” Han Yiyuan slightly furrowed his brow on the phone, “Are you busy? Choking on water and not paying attention while I talk.”
Han Yuze: “…Not distracted, heard everything.”
He rubbed his temples, “So, what’s the purpose of calling me?”
“This game is new to me, and it wouldn’t be suitable to bring Jiang Yan. I thought of adding you as a friend so you can help out when needed in the game,” Han Yiyuan explained.
Han Yuze promptly agreed, “Not busy. If the wife needs something, I must be available anytime.”
Apart from Han Yiyuan and Jiang Yan’s relationship, the more important aspect was that she was Jiang Shi’s sister.
From whichever perspective, Han Yuze evidently wouldn’t miss any chance for display.
The phrase “closer than kin” wasn’t just an idle saying. If he could secretly boost his future sister-in-law’s favorability by interacting with her in the game, it was equivalent to securing favorable relations in the future.
Why not?
However, the only trouble Han Yuze found was with his game account.
Despite Han Yiyuan’s words indicating that Jiang Yan was just playing casually without informing Jiang Shi, there was still a chance of inadvertently exposing him.
He hadn’t planned on how to reveal himself yet, but regardless, it couldn’t be done through Jiang Yan.
That would lead to the worst-case scenario.
After quick contemplation, Han Yuze decided that adding a friend was fine, but he absolutely couldn’t use his main account.
As for the sweet, cute little account, that was out of the question as well.
Using such a cute female account to tease Jiang Shi was acceptable, but if he brought it out in front of his sister-in-law, it might instantly be deemed as psychotic behavior.
Considering all this, he probably had to quickly create a new account in these few days.
After thinking through the logic, Han Yuze told Han Yiyuan, “Let me know when you’re coming to play, and don’t add my main account then. I’ll send you a different game ID.”
Han Yiyuan didn’t understand, “Another game ID, a secondary account? Your main account’s friend list is full?”
“I still have some space, but…” Han Yuze didn’t hide much in front of his cousin, responding with a half-truth, “I’ve been pursuing Jiang Shi lately, you know? I feel like I’m too famous in the game. Even though the wife is also playing secretly without Jiang Shi knowing, what if she accidentally slips up before I confess…? Well, don’t you think so?”
Though not explicitly stated, he hinted at it.
He wanted to keep this disguise for a while longer.
Understanding Han Yuze’s concerns and believing in his care for his cousin’s love life, Han Yiyuan was expected to accept his words and ask for the new game ID.
However, after he finished speaking, there was a momentary silence from Han Yiyuan on the phone before he spoke again, “Your game ID? If you’re concerned about Jiang Shi’s side… there’s something I must confess. About the [Yu Weize] matter, he already knows.”
Han Yuze: “…?”
Knows what?
What thing does he know?
Jiang Shi already knows that he is [Yu Weize] ?
And… what does ‘already’ mean?
Pausing for a moment, Han Yuzhe then confirmed again, “Jiang Shi… when did he find out?”
Han Yiyuan cleared his throat softly, “It was during that time when the four of us went to the mall for a date. When you were paying the bill, he casually asked a question, and I just casually answered.”
Han Yuze: “?”
So casual?
i was expecting that the name thingy would be revealed once they meet or sokething.. lol but this is so casual indeed