Han Yuze almost couldn’t keep a straight face the moment he heard the words.
Maybe because he remained silent for too long, Han Yiyuan’s voice came again, “What’s wrong? I hope I didn’t mean well but end up causing trouble.”
Han Yuze believed in Han Yiyuan’s good intentions, but whether trouble was caused, he wasn’t sure.
At least at that moment, he suddenly found it hard to read Jiang Shi’s thoughts.
Was it because he was Yu Weize that Jiang Shi chose to accept Han Yuze’s pursuit? Or was it because he was Han Yuze, the [PoisonedMilk] that he was willing to give [Yu Weize] such an opportunity?
However, after Han Yuze sorted out a series of thoughts, he thought about the offline gathering in a few days and a slight smile curved on his lips, “No, perhaps it’s a good thing instead.”
From the perspective of being unbothered, as long as the person Jiang Shi was willing to give a chance to pursue him was himself.
At least, the current situation didn’t seem to require him to rack his brains on how to reveal himself.
Han Yuze was always persuasive to himself. In an instant, his tone became cheerful, “Let’s not dwell on this. When you guys come to play, just send the game ID to my phone, I’ve set to reject friend requests, I’ll add you directly.”
Han Yiyuan agreed without asking further questions and ended the call.
It wasn’t until evening that he messaged again.
[Han Yiyuan: South Wind Blows, North Wind Laughs.]
[Han Yuze: ?]
[Han Yiyuan: Our game IDs.]
[Han Yuze: Who came up with that? Even got a couple’s name.]
[Han Yiyuan: Why do I feel you’re a bit sour? Jiang Yan came up with it. Anyway, when you have time later, just add it. I’m busy at the hospital these days, probably won’t have much time. You take care of her for now.]
[Han Yuze: Don’t worry, leave the wife to me.]
Han Yiyuan knew Han Yuze’s thoughts regarding Jiang Shi, so he wasn’t concerned about his interest in Jiang Yan. After a while of waiting for the friend request to be approved, he logged off in place.
Han Yuze directly contacted Jiang Yan.
[Yu Weize: Hello, sister~ #Smile.jpg]
[South Wind Blows: Hello, cousin.]
Han Yuze smiled and didn’t rush his future sister-in-law to change her address. Instead, he kindly offered his service.
[Yu Weize: Sister, are you doing beginner tasks? Accept the team invitation; I’ll help you.]
[South Wind Blows: Okay.]
They quickly formed a team. Han Yuze immediately turned on the voice chat, “Sis, if you have any questions later, just ask me. There shouldn’t be anything I can’t handle.”
Jiang Yan, experiencing the holographic world for the first time, found it incredibly fascinating. She smiled at his offer, “That’s too kind of you. Heard from A Yuan that you’re a professional player, you must be busy usually. Just guide me occasionally, don’t trouble yourself.”
Han Yuze responded, “Not troublesome at all, really not. I’ve been quite free lately.”
He wasn’t lying about that part.
Although he hadn’t known that Jiang Shi already knew he was Yu Weize, the situation was such that Jiang Shi didn’t know that he knew Jiang Shi knew that he was Yu Weize. It might sound a bit convoluted, but essentially, the asymmetrical information had turned in his favor.
The issue of self-disclosure that had troubled him before no longer existed. This period of time allowed him to distance himself and brew an atmosphere for the upcoming offline gathering.
For the next few days, whenever Han Yuze saw Jiang Yan online, he would immediately rush over to escort his future sister-in-law’s upgrades.
It was evident that Jiang Yan was new to holographic games. Whether she had played keyboard online games before was unclear, but the newbie guidance went quite smoothly, even though she seemed clumsy while operating.
However, with Han Yuze around, even if she didn’t perform well, there wasn’t a problem.
He provided whatever materials were needed for the entire task, clearing all the monsters and small bosses himself. Jiang Yan hardly needed to use any skills; she mostly watched as she smoothly completed all the newbie tasks.
After finishing, they continued to run dungeons together.
Also, they completely dominated, leaving the newbie players in their team awestruck.
Of course, whether it was task rewards or drops from the final dungeon, if Jiang Yan, as a priest, had a need, Han Yuze made sure to provide it.
Overall, his service could be considered meticulous. Even professional companions might not offer such considerate services.
However, while Han Yuze focused on pleasing his future sister-in-law, he unavoidably neglected some other things –
Because whenever Jiang Yan played, she always used a terminal at the Bi Binghuo holographic internet cafe, intentionally avoiding the situation so that Jiang Shi wasn’t aware that his sister had plunged into the game world.
During this time, everyone became keenly aware of Han Yuze’s disappearance from everyday training sessions.
It wasn’t just him; even others in the guild sensed it.
What Pen Carries Fragrance appeared somewhat worried: “What’s going on, Brother Milk? Are you really quarreling with God Yu? Is it because of that forum post from before!?”
Jiang Shi: “…No, we’re not quarreling.”
What Pen Carries Fragrance: “Then what’s up with God Yu being absent-minded all day and leaving abruptly?”
Jiang Shi: “I don’t know.”
“I probably know,” Muchuan Pants suddenly spoke up under the collective gaze of everyone, “I feel like Yu Weize might have taken on a new disciple. Yesterday afternoon, he asked me to help gather equipment for a priest profession, directly handing over a bunch of top-tier materials, and he was quite polite about it.”
As his words fell, everyone’s attention swiveled back to the Green Fanatic.
Green Fanatic, originally just curious and here for the show, was surprised to find himself at the center of it all. He was startled, “What? My master, who has relied on me for so many years, actually has another puppy behind my back!?”
Amidst everyone’s half-hearted consolation, he finally decided to confront the person involved. After a barrage of messages, he lifted his head, his eyes devoid of tears, “My master said he didn’t take on a new disciple; it’s just a friend who recently started playing the game, and he’s just giving them some guidance.”
Muchuan Pants gestured to the list of rare materials Han Yuze had given him, raising an eyebrow, “Just… some… guidance?”
What Pen Carries Fragrance, not daring to look at Jiang Shi’s expression, asked softly, “Did your master mention whether this friend is a guy or a girl?”
Green Fanatic: “It’s a girl.”
What Pen Carries Fragrance breathed a sigh of relief, “Then it’s fine, God Yu likes men.”
Gentleman Fan interjected timely, “These days, bisexuality is more common than homosexuality.”
A single sentence instantly chilled the atmosphere.
After a while, Jiang Shi’s voice broke the silence, “Is the dungeon training done for today? I’ve got other things to attend to.”
No one else spoke, just quietly watching as his tall figure slowly receded. They only remembered to breathe again when he completely disappeared from the teleportation point, nearly suffocating themselves in the process.
What Pen Carries Fragrance opened her arms in a gesture of comforting, “Is it just me, or did Brother Milk look really scary when he said that last sentence, both his expression and tone…?”
Gentleman Fan shook his fan, “It’s not just you.”
Serious Young Man acknowledged, “It might not be anger, but it’s definitely displeasure.”
Gentleman Fan smiled, “If Yu Weize were here, he might have had a showdown.”
Serious Young Man remarked, “God Yu indeed played it quite sneakily.”
Gentleman Fan said, “If it’s intentional retaliation for the [PoisonedMilk] offline date, then it’s somewhat understandable.”
Serious Young Man commented, “Childish.”
Listening to these two, What Pen Carries Fragrance’s gaze wandered back and forth, feeling overwhelmed, and she squatted down, holding her head, “So, can we still play in the Century Cup? Before it even starts, the main team is already in turmoil?!”
Gentleman Fan tapped What Pen Carries Fragrance’s head lightly with his fan, “This is just a regular team conflict.”
Serious Young Man nodded, “In intimate relationships, it’s more like a cold war.”
What Pen Carries Fragrance said, “…Can you both just shut up? Does the outcome make any difference?!”
“Of course, it does,” Gentleman Fan grinned, “The former’s outcome might just lead to a breakup, but in Yu Weize’s case… the person who made himself angry will probably have to be the one to soothe him in the end.”
Deep Well Ice Player, who had remained silent for a long time, concluded timely: [PoisonedMilk is never easy to please.]
The group fell into silence once more.
Then, collectively, they mentally lit a row of candles for Yu Weize –
For the offline gathering, Jiang Shi had anticipated that Han Yuze would reveal himself to him during this time, but as the meeting drew near, there was still no sign of it happening.
Just as if nothing was amiss, the training continued, dungeons were raided, and the newbie friend was still being mentored day after day.
It wasn’t clear whether it was genuinely forgotten or if there was already an alternative plan in place.
The offline gathering of the Seven Silver Coins was arranged at the Bi Binghuo holographic internet café, just a few steps away from home, ensuring Jiang Shi didn’t have to worry about being late.
As the time approached, Jiang Shi adjusted his preparations before leaving. As he neared, he spotted a suspicious figure with a hidden face at the entrance of the internet café.
Reminiscent of the message in the chat group asking others when they would arrive, Jiang Shi smiled knowingly, walked over and patted the other party on the shoulder: “It’s quite early, I’m Old Player.”
The other party had already tried his best to hide in a place with few people, but he still heard such a greeting out of the blue, and his whole body was shaken instinctively.
It wasn’t until he raised his head and saw Jiang Shi’s face clearly through the gap in his hood that he opened his mouth and held back one word for a long time: “…Yes.”
Apart from anything else, when meeting offline, this serious social terrorist undoubtedly appeared to be even more socially terrified.
Jiang Shi knew that his face didn’t need any introduction, so he directly put his arm around the Deep-Well Ice Player’s shoulder as he patted their shoulder. He walked inside with them, smiling as he asked, “My real name is Jiang Shi. What’s yours, old player?”
Deep Well Ice Patient: “Shen, Shen Zhakuang1.”
Jiang Shi: “Oh…
Such a crazy name, it can only be said that it has nothing to do with the person himself.!
Note :
- The phrase “张狂” (Zhāngkuang) means “crazy” or “arrogant.” ↩︎
Name befitting with the personality