For Su Cheng, regaining his memories was agonizing.
This pain cut deeper than the torment of being a starving ghost.
Pressure, conflict, inner turmoil, unease, and anxiety—all these negative emotions overwhelmed him, no longer just on an emotional level but...
Well, it was simply indescribable.
Though he had once joked about or discussed such melodramatic plots, those discussions were always from an outsider’s perspective—detached and unburdened.
After all, you’d just pick the prettier one.
But now, as someone caught in the middle, Su Cheng truly understood how unbearable this situation could be.
Choosing Li Guanqi would be a repayment for her devotion and a fulfillment of his responsibility.
Choosing Gu Ruoxue would be staying true to his heart and making amends for the past.
No matter whom he chose, someone would get hurt.
Even knowing this,
he had no way out now.
He couldn’t lie to Li Guanqi—nor could he ever deceive her.
Now, he had to face his choice and bear the consequences of his decision.
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Night deepened, and silence enveloped the world.
By a campfire,
Su Cheng sat on a stone slab, staring blankly at the flames, his gaze unfocused. Fireflies danced around him, swirling as if guided by some unseen spirit.
The fire crackled, sparks flying, some landing on his skin—yet he didn’t even flinch.
Then,
footsteps echoed from a nearby path,
accompanied by hurried breaths.
Whoever it was, they had rushed here.
Soon,
a slender figure emerged from the darkness. She wore a black dress, the same black stockings as always, her long, silky hair cascading freely. Her face, usually calm and composed, was slightly flushed—like she’d had a drink—yet her eyes were piercingly clear.
Seeing her, Su Cheng instinctively schooled his expression and stood up, stepping forward to meet her.
Though only a few hours had passed, it felt like years to him.
He missed her.
Missed her scent.
That delicate, intoxicating fragrance he couldn’t resist.
A day without his "Guanqi energy" left him restless.
As he approached, his gaze softened, burning with warmth as he looked at Li Guanqi. Slowly, he opened his arms, and she stepped into his embrace. He wrapped his arms around her slender waist, whispering tenderly into her ear, "I'm back."
Li Guanqi trembled slightly, burying her face in his chest before rising on her tiptoes to nuzzle his neck, murmuring a soft "Mm."
Her familiar scent, her familiar touch, her familiar voice...
Lost in the moment, he instinctively lifted her by the waist, spinning her around.
Li Guanqi closed her eyes.
For that brief moment, all their worries faded away.
They belonged only to each other.
But alas, the reprieve was short-lived.
Because Li Guanqi suddenly shattered the illusion with a single question: "You wouldn’t lie to me, right?"
Su Cheng stiffened.
"You know exactly what I want to know. Yet you called me here without saying it outright." Li Guanqi lifted her head, pushing away from Su Cheng. Her eyes, sharp and unreadable, locked onto his as she spoke deliberately, "Are you hesitating?"
"......"
Su Cheng lowered his head, silent.
Li Guanqi’s heart plummeted at his reaction. A wave of dread surged within her, her body tensing, palms damp with sweat.
Still, she kept her eyes fixed on him, unwilling to miss even the slightest shift in his expression.
Su Cheng knew exactly what would happen if he told her the truth.
Just as his system had described her—
Dignified, never weak. Unyielding yet composed. Clear-minded, pragmatic. Love and hate, sharply defined.
Most likely,
Li Guanqi would break up with him on the spot.
She would never tolerate this. In fact, their relationship had remained unspoken precisely because of this very possibility.
What should he do?
Should he confess?
His mind was a tangled mess, no solution in sight.
If he were truly capable of fixing this, he wouldn’t be standing here, helplessly watching Li Guanqi suffer.
Right now, he genuinely wished he could create a world where no one got hurt.
But such a thing...?
Sadly, he was only human—not a god.
A god...?
The moment this thought crossed his mind, the long-stagnant gears of fate began turning once more.
[Ding—]
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Yet, seeing his silence, Li Guanqi’s face paled. Her body swayed slightly, as if she might collapse. Even without words, she already knew the answer in her heart.
She bit her lip hard enough to draw blood, yet she seemed numb to the pain, her eyes still locked onto Su Cheng.
Finally, she lowered her head, no longer pressing him. Her voice was hoarse. "I’m tired. I’m going back to rest."
She turned and walked toward the hillside, her figure lonely against the night.
"And one more thing..."
Li Guanqi stood with her back to Su Cheng, her steps halting as she choked back sobs, stubbornly refusing to let her tears fall. She took a deep breath, turned around, and forced a fragile smile onto her face. "I think we should..."
But before she could finish, a pair of large hands suddenly covered her mouth.
"Let me tell you something—we actually met a long time ago."
Su Cheng grinned, his smile warm and boyish, his tone light and cheerful.
Li Guanqi blinked, caught off guard by his sudden, cryptic words. Still, she nodded obediently, signaling for him to continue.
Satisfied, Su Cheng removed his hand and gestured toward a stone by the campfire. "Sit."
Li Guanqi hesitated, eyeing him for a moment before complying. She smoothed her long hair and settled gracefully onto the stone.
"Two years ago, did you call Gu Ruoxue?" Su Cheng asked.
Li Guanqi stiffened, giving him a puzzled look before nodding faintly. "Yes."
"I was the one who answered the first time—and then I hung up on you."
Su Cheng chuckled sheepishly, scratching his head in embarrassment. "You know, back then, I thought you were a guy, so I just..."
The memory of that call two years ago flashed through Li Guanqi’s mind, and she pressed her lips together, falling silent.
A strange, almost fateful sensation welled up inside her, sending ripples through her heart.
But what struck her more was the realization that Gu Ruoxue’s phone had been in Su Cheng’s possession—proof of how close they must have been. A sour, indescribable ache twisted in her chest. No matter how kind, gentle, or understanding she was, love still stirred possessiveness within her.
Noticing her reaction, Su Cheng quickly shifted the topic, cutting straight to the point. "Two years ago, my system’s punishment was harming those around me—even causing natural disasters. The earthquake in the county back then? That was the result of me failing a mission."
The abrupt change in subject, especially to something so grave, left Li Guanqi stunned.
Frowning, she sifted through her memories before tentatively asking, "You mean..."
Su Cheng nodded solemnly. "Yes. Gu Ruoxue helped me when I was on the verge of despair. She made me lose my memories and altered the system."
Li Guanqi’s pupils constricted sharply, her breath hitching.
Those few words painted a harrowing scene in her mind. Her fists clenched involuntarily as she asked in a low voice, "And now...?"
"Now, we’re going to find her—together."
Su Cheng stood, gripping Li Guanqi’s wrist firmly as he met her gaze with unwavering determination. "Because the system... it’s malfunctioning again."
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
e, Immortal Body, Transmigration, System, Progression Fantasy, Academy Setting, Third-Person Perspective. Alternate Title: Transmigrating into a High Martial World and Reading Live Comments. Bad news: I transmigrated. This is a terrifying high-martial world, and my original, pathetically weak body fell into a coma and never woke up. Good news: I got a Popularity Points system upon arrival. I can see live comments and even create an unkillable alternate identity. Starting out, the alternate identity has all stats at 1. The system tells me that to grow stronger, I must participate in the plot, gain popularity points to allocate stats and grow stronger, and ultimately awaken my original body. And so, carrying my original body on my back, I officially entered Huaqing Academy, where the story's protagonist resides. From that moment on, Chen Guan kicked the original plot to pieces. Live Comments: [Doesn't anyone find this mysterious coffin guy creepy? He can summon indescribable grey misty hands.] [Is this guy a hero or a villain? What kind of onion became a spirit?] [By the way, does anyone know who's in the coffin? Shouldn't the debt for saving his life be repaid by now?] [According to unofficial histories, the person in the coffin was Chen Guan's first love. Their love was once passionate and earth-shattering, but they were separated by life and death due to worldly circumstances. What a star-crossed pair.] ... Years later, the world knew of a demon god born from a coffin, shrouded in grey mist, impossible to gaze upon directly. His foremost divine emissary often wielded a scythe, reaping lives like the god of death. As war approached, facing former friends and a boundless sea of enemies, Chen Guan merely raised his scythe. "Would you like to dance as well?"
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
orn and Humiliation】【Forced Love】 In his past life, Lin Ran was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend and family, while the yandere female aristocrat, who had treated him as a mere plaything, avenged him by doing in his enemies. Upon seeing the yandere female aristocrat lying in the same coffin, ready to die with him, Lin Ran realized how profoundly mistaken he had been. Reborn, he abandoned the fickle campus beauty and wholeheartedly embraced the yandere female aristocrat's arms. "Ran! If I dig out your eyes and turn them into a specimen, you'll only be able to look at me!" Lin Ran: "Darling, kiss me!" "Ran! If I break your legs, you won't run away anymore, right?" Lin Ran: "Love, hold me tight!" "Ran! If..." Lin Ran: "Hush now! Love me more!" Luo Yao: ... Seeing his scumbag dad: "Take him out!" Seeing his stepmother: "Get rid of her!" Seeing his brother: "Eliminate him!" Seeing his white moonlight: "Send that to Southeast Asia!"
