[Ding!]
[God-tier move! The fleeting touch of lips has silently breached the defenses of the Acting Sect Leader's heart!]
[Reward: 50 spirit stones]
Lin Yu, who had been anticipating this moment, found himself unexpectedly intoxicated by it.
"You two, that's enough now."
"Save the sweetness for the next photo," the saleswoman's voice interrupted, prompting them to finally separate, the biscuit stick snapping between their teeth.
Had she not spoken up, they might have dissolved the biscuit stick entirely with their lingering contact.
Even after parting, Chen Qimeng couldn't calm her racing heart, remaining dazed for a long moment.
Lin Yu didn’t rush to speak.
Now was the time to let her collect her thoughts.
Silence was the best response.
Chen Qimeng remained in a daze, the surreal sensation leaving her mind blank for what felt like an eternity.
Had she just… given her first kiss to Lin Yu?
The saleswoman had said there was still some distance left!
Chen Qimeng thought she had only leaned forward slightly—how had they ended up touching?
What would Lin Yu think of her now?
Given his "innocent" boyish demeanor, this must have been his first kiss too, right?
What if he cared deeply about such things, only to have it wasted on some silly discount coupon promotion?
Would he resent her for not controlling the distance properly?
Even worse—
Chen Qimeng suddenly felt her legs go weak, as if she were floating on air after a drink.
She didn’t even dare lift her head to look at Lin Yu.
She couldn’t begin to imagine what expression he might be wearing right now.
Weren’t they just supposed to be shopping for clothes?
How had they lost their first kisses before even starting?
"Handsome, beautiful, you two can move to the next backdrop now."
"Right this way—I’ll take you there."
Lin Yu’s gentle voice reached Chen Qimeng’s ears again:
"Darling, shall we go now?"
"One more photo, and then we can start shopping."
Hearing his words, Chen Qimeng finally gathered the courage to look up.
To her surprise, Lin Yu appeared completely unfazed, as if nothing had happened at all.
His calm reaction only made her more uncertain.
Had it… really happened?
Could it have just been her imagination?
But she distinctly remembered the soft brush against her lips, the electric jolt that ran through her body.
Had they actually kissed, or was it just nerves playing tricks on her?
Chen Qimeng had no frame of reference—this was her first time doing something like this.
Still, since Lin Yu wasn’t mentioning it, she certainly wasn’t going to foolishly bring it up herself.
After all—
Once they got through the next photo, they could finally go shopping, right?
They’d already… kissed.
If they just touched noses and closed their eyes, wouldn’t they get through it easily enough?
Chen Qimeng nodded and prepared to step down from the photo platform.
But the moment she moved—
Her legs gave out.
Staggering unsteadily, she nearly toppled off the edge.
"Careful!"
Lin Yu reacted instantly, catching her in time.
"Sorry… darling," Chen Qimeng stammered, the word suddenly feeling scorching on her tongue.
"I just lost my balance for a second."
"Don’t worry, I’d never let you fall."
"Come on, hold onto me."
His words inexplicably soothed her.
Leaning slightly into his support, she continued forward.
The saleswoman leading the way was utterly stunned.
Was this sweetheart of a guy for real?
Just one little kiss, and he nearly melted his noona?
This couple was too adorable!!
No, no—
She hadn’t done enough yet. She had to create more opportunities for this charming young man!
At the next backdrop, the photographer tested the flash again.
"Lighting’s good. You two can step up and find your positions."
Chen Qimeng and Lin Yu took their places, preparing to pose.
This time—
Lin Yu boldly leaned in, slowly bridging the gap between their noses.
Chen Qimeng didn’t pull away.
She simply tilted her head up slightly, instinctively closing her eyes.
In her mind, she chanted:
If I can’t see it, it’s not happening, if I can’t see it, it’s not happening…
Yet the moment she felt the faint brush of his nose against hers, she froze again.
Worse—
Her mind replayed the scene from the first photo shoot in vivid detail.
Closing her eyes seemed to summon some strange magic.
Every second of that soft, electrifying contact replayed in her mind with perfect clarity.
And then came the realization that unsettled her even more—
She was savoring the memory.
And she didn’t hate it.
"Hold on, let’s pause for a second."
"Something still feels… slightly off with you two."
The saleswoman interrupted the shoot, tapping her chin thoughtfully.
Chen Qimeng and Lin Yu separated, turning to her in confusion.
"Wait here—I know what’s missing!"
With that, she grabbed her phone and connected it to the studio’s Bluetooth speaker.
A familiar melody began playing.
The photographer: "???"
What’s with the extra effort?
Are these two her relatives or something?
Since when does she work this hard on the job?
And now she’s adding mood music?!
Chen Qimeng, hearing the song: "…"
Lin Yu: "!!!"
This saleswoman was a legend!
No wonder she must be the store’s top performer.
Damn, he should’ve buttered her up more earlier!
He recognized the song from the first few notes—it was unmistakable.
But she wasn’t done.
Like some future "immersion director" from an emerging industry, the saleswoman launched into full guiding mode.
"Okay, now continue from where you left off."
"…"
"Miss, tilt your face up just a tiny bit more—yes, perfect."
"Both of you, open your eyes first. Keep your noses close but check each other’s positioning."
"Then, slowly turn your heads in opposite directions…"
Chen Qimeng’s heart raced even faster: "!!!"
This angle, this pose—if they kept adjusting like this…
Wouldn’t it look exactly like a drama kiss scene?
Still, she followed the instructions, gradually shifting into position.
As their gazes drifted apart at this angle, they should have lost sight of each other.
Yet Chen Qimeng could still feel it—
Lin Yu’s eyes, fixed on her.
Steady.
And… full of tenderness.
...
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...
] [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!"
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?"
