Jiang Shi took Deep Well Ice Player to Bi Binghuo’s prearranged private room.
After a while, others also arrived gradually.
They introduced themselves one by one and began to get to know each other.
Gentleman Fan, whose real name is Fan Hansheng, possessed a clean and refined face, but it seemed utterly ruined by his piercing eyes, completely overturning the gentlemanly appearance.
Muchuan Pants, originally named Lu Mao, looked as robust as his name suggested. His appearance fit perfectly with the knight player vibe and exuded a masterful demeanor wielding a large hammer.
As for Serious Young Man, a student named Ban Nan, who wore golden-framed glasses on his delicate nose, arrived carrying two extra books. Regardless of the setting, he presented a charming image of a diligent and adorable student.
By comparison, Han Yuze’s disciple, the Green Fanatic Lu Xiao, appeared strikingly distinctive, at least with his outfit, completely matching the one in the game, entirely green from head to toe.
Then there were the two vice presidents, What Pen Carries Fragrance and the Island Forest, who was easily recognizable for his ever-smiling demeanor.
In this comparison, the only two female attendees appeared surprisingly unconventional.
When the 1.6-meter-tall girl with a ponytail walked into the room, several people almost slipped out a ‘President,’ but realizing the icy gaze from the girl, they stopped themselves, “Scavenger?”
Ren Lan: “Yes.”
During the silence, a tall, elegant lady cautiously peeked in from the door, “Excuse me, is this the meeting place for the Seven Silver Coins?”
What Pen Carries Fragrance stood up suddenly, “Yes, President. I’m What Pen Carries Fragrance!”
Feeling something was off after speaking, he added, “I’m your brother, Xie Xiang!”
Jiang Shi, with the patient tucked in the corner, watched everyone’s interactions with keen interest. Glancing at the approaching scheduled time, he looked significantly toward the door.
Now, only Han Yuze was missing.
Jiang Shi truly hadn’t expected this matter, which was seemingly insignificant, to be forcibly dragged to the deadline by this person.
According to his expectations, Han Yuze should have found an opportunity to come clean a few days ago. Instead, it seemed as if he had completely forgotten about it and took his new friend away.
Jiang Shi was used to orchestrating various amusements but found this unexpected development, which deviated from his conjecture, somewhat unpleasant.
The identity of the person Han Yuze took wasn’t the focus. The main point was how, as an experienced support king, he made such a serious prediction error regarding his own output?
This made Jiang Shi more curious about how Han Yuze planned to handle today’s situation.
After the others got acquainted, they chatted animatedly for a while.
What Pen Carries Fragrance found a moment to approach Jiang Shi, “Brother Milk, is God Yu coming today?”
Jiang Shi asked, “Did he ask for leave?”
What Pen Carries Fragrance pondered, “No, he didn’t.”
Jiang Shi nodded, “If he didn’t ask for leave, he’ll come.”
What Pen Carries Fragrance was about to say something when she caught sight of the door being pushed open from outside.
Suddenly, in the midst of the silence, a head peeked in from outside with a familiar smile, “Sorry, I’m late.”
What Pen Carries Fragrance’s mouth hung open for a long time before she remembered to look at Jiang Shi, “Brother Milk… Did you invite him?”
For a moment, even Jiang Shi didn’t know how to answer.
It wasn’t surprising that What Pen Carries Fragrance had such a reaction. After all, the person in front of them looked exactly like the person in the lively discussion thread on the forum at that time. His attire was even the same as back then, almost as if he was afraid of not being recognized.
In fact, not just What Pen Carries Fragrance, everyone’s first reaction was to look at Jiang Shi in unison.
Jiang Shi hadn’t intended to speak, and under this scrutiny, he cleared his throat, “Uh, so, would you mind introducing yourself first?”
Han Yuze grinned slightly and casually reached out to shake hands with the closest Gentleman Fan, “Hello, everyone. I’m Han Yuze, or you can call me by my game ID, [Yu Weize].”
As the Seven Silver Coins imagined the possible uproar after God Yu’s arrival, they froze upon hearing the last sentence.
Gentleman Fan, who had the honor of shaking hands, represented the crowd and uttered, “You’re Yu Weize?”
“Yeah, that’s me.” Han Yuze’s gaze swept from Gentleman Fan’s shoulder and landed on Jiang Shi. “If you don’t believe it, you can also ask Poisoned Milk.”
Jiang Shi: “Yes, it’s him.”
What Pen Carries Fragrance was overly shocked and looked around at the others, her expression seeming to say, “Wow, we’ve been fooled so badly.” But constrained by the two bigshots’ presence, no one dared to speak up and went to greet him with a forced calmness, “Hello, God Yu, I’m What Pen Carries Fragrance.”
This time, it wasn’t being polite; she genuinely felt stupid.
After Han Yuze greeted everyone, he naturally sat down beside Jiang Shi.
Originally, Deep Well Ice Player had been in another corner but voluntarily shifted his position, leaving a space specifically for the two of them.
Jiang Shi didn’t react to Han Yuze’s sudden approach until he was offered a glass of juice very courteously. Only then did he glance up at the face that was trying hard to please, “So, Dr. Han told you?”
“During our chat, it just slipped out.” Han Yuze aptly borrowed Han Yiyuan’s words, and seeing Jiang Shi take the juice, he smiled directly at him, “On this point, I have to thank you for giving me a very appropriate pretext.”
Jiang Shi merely responded with an indifferent “Hmm” because the anticipated dramatic scene had not occurred today, making the situation quite lackluster.
Yeah, indeed, a big pretext was given.
With two layers of identities, both online and offline, the merger was accomplished without any explanations. This pretext was indeed substantial.
Han Yuze looked at Jiang Shi’s expectedly indifferent response and peeled an orange before handing it over slowly, saying three words, “I was wrong.”
Jiang Shi looked at him, “Wrong about what?”
“At the beginning, I shouldn’t have deliberately concealed my identity; that was my mistake,” Han Yuze replied very frankly. It was evident that this set of words wasn’t casually crafted, but had been prepared for a while. “But, as you know, at that time, I had just managed to wait for your return with great difficulty, not knowing where you had been for the past few years. Even that incident of quitting the game back then couldn’t be confirmed to be related to me. What if you had some issues with [Yu Weize] ? If I revealed myself, it would also affect ‘Han Yuzhe.’ You see, right?”
Jiang Shi leaned back slightly, resting against the sofa, locking eyes firmly, “Regarding the game quitting incident back then, in a certain sense, it indeed was related?”
“Ahem, yes, I know that now. So, later, I became more hesitant to admit, and then, after delaying it, I never found the right opportunity to come clean.” Han Yuze cleared his throat softly, “Anyway, now that you also know, if you are displeased with me concealing this for so long, whatever you ask, I’ll definitely help you accomplish.”
“No need, what you can do, I can handle myself,” Jiang Shi replied. After a moment of thought, he added, “So, since you knew that I found out, why did you wait until today to confess?”
“Isn’t it still being cowardly?” Han Yuze gestured casually, swaying the liquid in his glass, slowly blinking. “Alcohol emboldens the timid.”
Jiang Shi couldn’t hold it in and finally chuckled softly.
While the two were conversing, a few others gathered elsewhere, whispering in hushed tones.
What Pen Carries Fragrance: “So, after all that fuss, Brother Milk offline date partner is God Yu?”
Island Forest: “Darling, does that mean they are actually together now?”
What Pen Carries Fragrance wasn’t sure, “I don’t know, nothing’s been officially announced…”
Gentleman Fan sneered, “These days, whether it’s official or not, who cares? I bet even if it’s not official, it’s close.”
What Pen Carries Fragrance clutched his chest, “For sure, if it’s settled within the guild, Nianhua Cup is bound to be steady!”
In the midst of the group, the Green Fanatic mumbled softly, “But, if Master and Madam’s relationship is harmonious, what’s the deal with the girl Master has been with recently…”
One sentence instantly froze the surrounding atmosphere.
After a long while, Scavenger disdainfully mocked, “You people are really gossiping.”
After Bi Binghuo finished dealing with the internet cafe’s matters, he came over as a collaborator and joined them for a meal.
Regardless, this was the first meeting of all the Seven Silver Coins members, quite a historic gathering. After the dissolution, everyone squeezed together for a group photo.
After the dinner, Jiang Shi and Han Yuze saw off the other Seven Silver Coins members and then returned to tidy up the messy private room before heading back.
At the door, just as Jiang Shi was about to bid farewell to Bi Binghuo, he caught sight of a familiar figure disappearing into the corner room.
Jiang Shi blinked slowly.
If he remembered correctly, wasn’t that the exclusive seat reserved by Bi Binghuo?
Seeing Jiang Shi suddenly stop, Bi Binghuo caught his gaze lingering and tried to cover it up, clearing his throat, “Ahem, what’s wrong?”
What he didn’t expect was that Jiang Shi would be so straightforward and asked directly, “Since when did my sister start playing holographic online games?”
Bi Binghuo choked up, and after a while, he spoke, “Jiang Yan came to the internet cafe. Can’t she come specifically to see me?”
Jiang Shi: “Not a possibility.”
Bi Binghuo: “…”
D*mn, this answer was too blunt and hurtful!
Under Jiang Shi’s scrutinizing gaze, Bi Binghuo remained silent for a long time but eventually confessed, “Actually, not too long, just these past few days.”
Jiang Shi nodded thoughtfully and, suddenly catching Han Yuze still standing nearby, a thought flashed through his mind.
He asked, “What’s my sister’s game ID?”
Although Han Yuze was quick to react, he couldn’t stop Bi Binghuo from blurting out, “South Wind Blows,”
Exactly.
Jiang Shi glanced at Han Yuze with a slight smile, saying nothing but expressing volumes.
In that moment, everything was said without words.
Han Yuze: “…”
Having just barely survived the crisis of the pseudonym, and still clinging to his survival instincts, he earnestly explained, “It’s because she didn’t want you to know, not my fault.”