"Wait for me a moment, Yuxin. I'll be right back."
Ye Feng stood outside a gift shop, speaking to Su Yuxin beside him, but she seemed completely lost in her own thoughts, showing no reaction. From time to time, she let out strange giggles.
"Ehehe~"
"Ehehehe~"
"Ye Feng, big brother~"
"......"
Seeing Su Yuxin’s odd behavior, Ye Feng had no choice but to guide her to a nearby bench to rest before heading toward the gift shop.
"Hello, welcome!"
"Hello, I’d like to buy some small jewelry or accessories suitable as gifts for girls."
As soon as he entered the shop, Ye Feng explained his request to the sales assistant.
"Of course, sir. Please follow me."
Under the assistant’s guidance, Ye Feng was led to a section displaying an array of exquisite gifts. After thanking her, he began browsing.
"Hmm... I don’t know exactly what they’d like, but asking would ruin the surprise. I’ll just pick based on their preferences."
After some deliberation, Ye Feng nodded slightly at the neatly wrapped gifts before him.
"This red butterfly glass hairpin is for Meng Li. This black agate bracelet is for Mu Cheng. And this pink strawberry gemstone ring is for Yuxin."
Once he finalized the three gifts, his gaze shifted to the last item—a pale blue pendant. His eyes instantly dimmed with melancholy.
"Yu Yan..."
......
"Sir, the total for these pieces comes to one million coins..."
The sales assistant glanced at the price displayed on the register, pursing her lips slightly. After all, Ye Feng was her customer, and the commission from these sales alone was substantial. Her attitude toward him grew even more respectful.
"Sure, I’ll pay by card. Thank you."
"O-of course. Please take care, sir."
With the elegantly wrapped gift bags in hand, Ye Feng headed toward the exit. Su Yuxin was still waiting outside, and her earlier behavior suggested she wasn’t in the best state. The thought made him quicken his pace.
"Mmm... ehehe, Ye Feng, you’re so naughty~"
Su Yuxin snapped out of her daze after wiping a bit of drool, only to realize Ye Feng was no longer beside her.
Huh?! Where’s Ye Feng?!
Wait, didn’t he just go into this shop? But they don’t sell little boxes here... I thought you could get those at convenience stores.
Just as she was about to step inside, she spotted Ye Feng walking out, carrying several shopping bags. Immediately, she called out his name and rushed toward him.
"Ye Feng, big brother~"
Thud!
Ye Feng had barely stepped out of the store, his hands full of gifts. The reason he’d spent so much without hesitation was to make amends—however small—to the girls whose lives he’d affected.
Hearing rapid footsteps, he looked up to see Su Yuxin, who had been sitting on the bench, now sprinting toward him.
"Yuxin, wait—"
Before he could finish, Su Yuxin barreled into him like a cannonball, tilting her head up and pouting as he held the shopping bags high above her.
"Honestly, Ye Feng! Where did you go?! Don’t you know every second is precious right now?!"
"Uh... Yuxin, calm down. Didn’t I tell you I was going to buy something?"
"Ye Feng, what you wanted isn’t sold here! You have to go to a convenience store! Geez..."
"Huh? A convenience store? They don’t sell jewelry there!"
"Wh-what?! Jewelry?!"
Realizing his meaning wasn’t what she’d imagined, Su Yuxin froze for a moment before turning red with embarrassment. She buried her face in his chest, pounding her fists against him in frustration.
"Ugh! You’re so stupid, Ye Feng! I’m ignoring you!"
With that, she crossed her arms and stomped her foot in mock anger, inwardly scolding herself for overthinking things and feeling flustered over her own wild assumptions.
Ye Feng, utterly baffled by her behavior, stood there awkwardly with the shopping bags, unsure how to react—especially with how flushed her face had become.
Mmm...
When Ye Feng remained silent behind her, Su Yuxin began to worry.
Did I upset him with my tantrum? I shouldn’t have said that! Why did I even say I’d ignore him?! Su Yuxin, you’re such an idiot...
Just as she was about to turn around and apologize, a shopping bag slowly descended into her line of sight.
"Huh? This is..."
She looked up to see Ye Feng standing behind her, smiling as he nodded.
"Take it, Yuxin. It’s a gift for you. Though it might not mean much..."
"That’s not true!"
Su Yuxin snatched the bag and hugged it tightly before turning to face him with earnest eyes.
"Anything you give me, Ye Feng, I’ll treasure it forever!"
"Yuxin... thank you."
"Ehehe~"
Unable to contain her curiosity, she peeked inside the bag—though all she could see was a delicate little box hiding the jewelry within.
"Ye Feng, can I open it now?"
"Of course. It’s yours now."
"Okay!"
Su Yuxin eagerly tore open the bag and, with bated breath, lifted the lid of the jewelry box. Inside lay a strawberry-colored gemstone ring, intricately carved. Her eyes widened in shock, and she clapped a hand over her mouth.
"This... this is!!!"
"Yeah, it’s a gif—"
"It’s an engagement ring!!!"
Bonk!
A familiar flick landed on her forehead, making her pout as she rubbed her head and glared at him.
"Oww! Ye Feng, you bully! Why do you keep picking on me?!"
"Yuxin, watch your wording! What engagement ring?! It’s just a gift, got it?!"
Ye Feng nearly choked on his own breath. He had no idea what went on in that girl’s head sometimes.
"Oh... just a gift?"
Her expression fell for a moment before a mischievous glint returned to her eyes.
"Ye Feng, big brother~"
The sudden shift in her tone sent alarm bells ringing in his mind.
Oh no. The little demon’s back!
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?"
th】 【No prior gaming knowledge required】【The First Cultivation + Game Design Novel on the Platform】 In a world where the righteous path dominates and crushes the demonic sects, Lu Ze unlocks the "Son of the Demon Path" system. Killing righteous cultivators now grants him power-ups. Wait—deaths in illusions count too? As a former game designer, Lu Ze decides to give the cultivators of this world a little—no, a massive—shock... Sect Elders: "What is this 'Escape from the Demon Sect' game? Why have all our disciples abandoned cultivation to play it??" Elite Disciples: "You're saying... mastering 'Demon Slayer' can help us counter demonic schemes?" Reclusive Masters: "Why did I leave seclusion? Ask that backstabbing rat who ambushed me in 'Eternal Strife' yesterday!" Rogue Cultivators & Civilians: "'Immortal Abyss Action' is addictive! You can even earn spirit stones by loot-running..." Sect Prodigy: "My Dao heart is unshakable... except for that cursed black hammer." Royal Scions: "Can skins have stat boosts? I’ll pay 10,000 spirit stones for one!!" Sect Leader: "WHO IS CORRUPTING MY DISCIPLES?!!!"
. As long as he maintains the villain image and follows the plot to the grand finale, he can obtain generous rewards and return to the real world. So Gu Chen'an entered the role and began to act as a scumbag villain, but who would have expected that the female leads could hear his inner thoughts. Miss Su from the Su family was shocked: "I originally thought Gu Chen'an was a scumbag, but I didn't expect he turned out to be a gentleman! What? You said I have to call off the engagement? I definitely won't, I'll piss you off!" Bai Yuan Tian was dumbfounded: "Young Master Gu is usually unreasonable and a complete brat, but he actually calls me little sweetie in his heart? What, Young Master Gu even said he likes me?" As the female leads' images collapsed more and more, the plot also collapsed with it. Gu Chen'an looked at all this chaos. "Ladies, don't aggro me, if you keep this up the male lead really will stab me, I still need to survive to the grand finale!"
ts me of treason?" "Correct. The host must return to the capital and gradually build up influence." "Wait—I have half a million soldiers, and you want me to go back to the capital to 'build influence'?" "Host, you are currently the Northern Garrison General, loyal to the Great Xia Dynasty." "Of course I am loyal to Great Xia! Absolutely loyal!" "But you keep referring to yourself as 'We'..." "Never mind the details! Summon all the regional commanders and military officers! We suspect treacherous officials are manipulating the court! They shall march with Us to the capital and purge the corrupt!" "......"
