Stepping out of the Lucky Snow City, the sunlight outside bathed Gu Luo in just the right warmth. He took a deep breath and sighed sincerely, "Ah... finally warm again."
Earlier in the shop, while sharing a grape taro ball drink with Gu Ximan, he had inexplicably felt a creeping chill around him. Now, outside, his whole body felt much more at ease.
At that moment, Gu Ximan teased with a grin, "Dummy big bro... are you getting weak? I heard guys who can't handle the cold..."
Before she could finish, her forehead was met with a solid flick.
"Ouch..."
She reflexively covered her forehead, her cheeks puffing up in annoyance, looking utterly adorable.
"What kind of nonsense have you been learning lately? No good at all." Gu Luo shot her an exasperated glare.
This silly girl had actually started making jokes like this now.
Besides, he was strong and healthy—how could he possibly be weak?
Did she even understand the prestige of lasting thirty-four minutes and fifty-two seconds?
Plenty of pilots crash within the first minute, you know.
"Dummy big bro, you’re one to talk! Weren’t you just about to comment on my..." Gu Ximan started, only to be cut off again.
"Alright, alright, you win, you win."
Gu Luo promptly surrendered.
He really didn’t want to discuss these things with Ximan.
It just felt awkward, as if some unspoken boundary had been crossed.
"Hmph."
Seeing this, Gu Ximan let out a light snort, her lips curling down slightly as she secretly clenched her small fists.
She was already testing the waters, step by step.
But no rush—she had time.
There was a long road ahead.
No matter what, she could always stay by her dummy big bro’s side.
One day, she’d crack that thick skull of his.
So dense!
Beside them, Lu Xuexue smiled without a word, wholly absorbed in shipping her best friend and her crush.
Gu Luo, meanwhile, sighed inwardly. He was now absolutely certain the two girls hadn’t made up.
Before, Gu Ximan would’ve affectionately held Lu Xuexue’s hand, not leaving her out like this.
But today, aside from a brief moment of enthusiasm at the start, she’d been deliberately avoiding her.
What kind of conflict could it be?
Though puzzled, Gu Luo still smiled and said,
"Alright, let’s go sign up first. Time to show you your big bro’s real skills, Ximan."
"Hmph, if you lose, you’re in for it, dummy big bro!"
Gu Ximan waved her dainty fist with exaggerated seriousness.
Inside, though, she was buzzing with excitement.
Her mind was filled with visions of the upcoming princess carry.
Hehe... dummy big bro’s princess carry...
She had to give the event planners a big thumbs-up.
"Don’t worry, if I lose, I’m at your mercy." Then, Gu Luo suddenly shifted gears with a grin, "But what if I win?"
"Even if there’s no credit, there’s still hard work, right?"
Hearing this, Gu Ximan didn’t hesitate for a second before declaring, "If you win, this beauty will give you three kisses!"
At the same time, her gaze subtly flickered toward Lu Xuexue’s face.
But the girl remained in her fangirling bliss, completely oblivious to the hidden message.
Once again, Ximan’s punch landed on cotton.
Gu Ximan was internally screaming, nearly blurting out the secret that they weren’t actually related by blood.
"Hard pass."
Gu Luo waved his hand dismissively before changing the subject.
"If I win, you can wash my feet three times instead. Deal?"
At first, Gu Ximan bristled at his rejection, but upon hearing the alternative, she paused in thought.
Washing dummy big bro’s feet...
That didn’t sound bad either...
Come to think of it, his feet were actually quite nice—pale, well-shaped, with clean lines.
Wait, wait, what am I thinking?!
Startled by her own thoughts, she nearly sat bolt upright.
Was she... a secret foot enthusiast?
Her cheeks flushed slightly, but she feigned composure and huffed,
"Fine, it’s a deal."
"You’re really agreeing?" Gu Luo’s expression turned odd.
For some reason, Ximan seemed a little... off.
But he couldn’t quite put his finger on why.
"Hmph, a beauty’s word is as good as gold."
Gu Ximan lifted her chin, putting on a bold front while scheming inside:
‘Just watch how this beauty slowly reels in that thick-headed dummy.’
If she couldn’t say it outright, she’d reshape their relationship bit by bit through everyday moments!
‘Why should I let anyone else have dummy big bro?!’
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he colors of other people’s emotions. Light red meant anxiety. Gray meant exhaustion. Orange meant excitement. Yellow... meant repression. At the same time, he could gain unlimited control over one of those colors. Pale cyan: relaxation. Using this ability, he started offering “two-yuan hugs,” spending an afternoon exchanging emotional-color experiences with others. Then came his final female customer of the day— a girl whose emotional color was pure black... —— A week later, Xu Chuan had become skilled at using pale cyan—Relaxation—treating it like a bottle of menthol balm whenever he needed it. That was when he discovered he had unlocked another unlimited emotional color: Purple, the color of fear. So these emotional colors refresh every week? Fine, I take it back—I’ll never call you useless again... —— Much later, after Xu Chuan had accumulated countless emotional abilities, one night, he suddenly found himself inside someone else’s dream. There, he could use the emotional colors he possessed to paint. And in her dream, he painted her a shower of pink shooting stars, spreading across the depths of the night sky...
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
with countless casualties. As a top-tier gamer, Liu Xuan volunteered to join the fight, intending to dominate with his skills, but instead he obtained the hidden class: [Pacifist]. Unable to attack. Unable to use active skills. Fortunately, with each level gained, he acquired a new passive skill. And so, armed with a body full of passives, Liu Xuan slaughtered his way through the battlefield of ten thousand races! [You attacked Liu Xuan] [You gained the debuffs: 'Poison', 'Fear', 'Burning', 'Bleeding', 'Freeze', 'Silence', etc.] [Your attack speed has been reduced by 99%] [Your armor and magic resistance have been reduced by 99%] Warriors of the Ten Thousand Races: How the hell am I supposed to fight this?!
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
