"Qingshui, come sit in this row."
"Let’s try to have our classmates sit together."
The familiar voice snapped Lin Yu out of his thoughts.
Lin Yu and Chi Qingshui looked toward the seventh row.
Class monitor Shi Yanhai, accompanied by Gou Feng, Zhao Bin, and Gao Yumin, was searching for seats there.
Earlier that morning, the group chat for the film screening had suddenly added over a dozen more people.
Since there were plenty of seats available, the Film Academy had been allocated an additional batch of tickets.
Shi Yanhai, in his "repentant state," had prioritized mending ties with his brothers over the feelings of other classmates.
He had given all three of his extra tickets to his three closest friends.
Under the resentful gazes of the "Four Heavenly Kings," Lin Yu smiled politely and raised his hand in greeting.
Because the moment they appeared, the delightful chime of the system notification followed.
[Ding!]
[Time-limited mission issued: Crisis strikes again! The Blazing Sea Demon Gang has risen from the ashes, joining forces with a Succubus and a Deer Maiden in an attempt to sabotage the unbreakable bond between the host and his destined partner. Repel both sides and safeguard your relationship!]
[Time limit: Two hours.]
[Rewards: 200 Sect Contribution Points, 400 Spirit Stones, 1 free system shop draw.]
Well, well, well.
This movie screening was turning out to be quite the spectacle.
Not only was the Blazing Sea Demon Gang present, but two new members had also joined the fray.
The [Succubus] was undoubtedly Lv Rou, who had her sights set on him.
The [Deer Maiden] could only be the girl who had shown up earlier, Wu Chuntian.
A time-limited mission on top of the task of exposing his little girlfriend—what a busy morning!
"Maybe we should sit over there. After all... she’s in that row too."
Whether it was Shi Yanhai’s suggestion or Lin Yu’s proposal, Chi Qingshui had no reason to refuse.
The "she" Lin Yu referred to was, of course, Lv Rou.
When Shi Yanhai called out Chi Qingshui’s name, Lv Rou and Wu Chuntian also turned to look.
Lv Rou’s gaze barely lingered on Chi Qingshui.
After locking eyes with Lin Yu, she flashed him a bright, delighted smile.
Normally, Chi Qingshui wouldn’t have paid much attention to Lv Rou.
But now, she couldn’t help but notice how stylish and radiant Lv Rou looked today.
Her smile carried an unmistakable hint of "something more."
Girls understood girls best.
If there wasn’t even the slightest interest or attention toward a guy,
there wouldn’t be that spark in her eyes.
Lin Yu returned the smile, silently admiring the [Succubus]’s high-level game.
Still, compared to the [Thousand-Faced Fox], she seemed a bit inexperienced.
Unfortunately, Chi Qingshui didn’t realize—
The look of affection in someone’s eyes could be entirely faked.
The more convincing the act, the more emotional and material rewards one could extract.
Moving from the ninth row to the seventh meant walking toward the aisle first.
As they made their way forward,
Lin Yu mischievously tossed the ball into Chi Qingshui’s court, pretending to be nervous as he asked:
"Big Chi, Lv Rou seems to be waving at me."
"There’s no one sitting next to her. Should I go sit there?"
"Would it make me look too eager if I just walked over?"
The first signs of Chi Qingshui’s "pain mask" appeared: "..."
What should she do?
If this were the usual "aloof classmate" Chi Qingshui, she would’ve calmly replied, "Go ahead if you want."
But could she really push her online boyfriend toward a girl with "ulterior motives"?
Looking at Lin Yu’s awkward, inexperienced demeanor, maybe...
"Lin Yu, I didn’t expect you to actually understand how girls think. Your analysis is spot-on."
"If you just plop down next to her, it’ll definitely make you seem like a shallow, impatient guy."
Lin Yu puffed his cheeks, desperately holding back a laugh.
Now was not the time to burst out laughing!
"Impatient" had even slipped out!
And his analysis was "spot-on"?
So he was an expert on girls now?
This version of Chi Qingshui was very un-Chi-Qingshui-like.
Under mental pressure, she was reacting in ways completely unlike her usual self.
Lin Yu feigned hesitation and asked:
"Then... how should I sit?"
Chi Qingshui glanced at the "Four Heavenly Kings," who were still hesitating in the seventh row, probably figuring out where to sit.
"We can walk slower. Maybe someone else will take the seat next to her soon."
"You can sit close to her... but not too close."
"And whatever you’re thinking, you shouldn’t say it in a crowded place like a movie theater, right?"
The scene was downright comical.
A girl who had "never openly dated" in real life was now teaching a guy who had "secretly dated plenty" how to properly navigate romance.
One was bold enough to teach, the other bold enough to learn.
Lin Yu was all about providing emotional support—whatever made her happy.
He gave a thumbs-up and sincerely praised:
"Big Chi, I’ll never understand how girls think. Thank goodness for you."
"Let’s slow down then. Hey, can you grab a tissue from my bag? I’ll pretend to wipe my hands or something."
Chi Qingshui’s eyes lit up. "Yeah, smart move!"
As long as it delayed Lin Yu from sitting next to Lv Rou, anything would do.
Who would have thought that someone as upright and open as her could also feel guilty about lying.
But there was no time to dwell on that now.
In any case, she couldn’t let Lv Rou lay a hand on Lin Yu.
Absolutely not!
Exiting through the ninth row, Chi Qingshui circled behind Lin Yu.
She casually unzipped Lin Yu’s backpack and began leisurely searching for tissues.
Truth be told,
Lin Yu’s bag was nearly empty—everything inside was visible at a glance.
A folded umbrella sat snug in its case, hooked onto the side pocket.
The main compartment held only two water bottles, a pack of tissues, and…
a gift box!
Was it for Lv Rou?
Lin Yu actually prepared a gift for her?
Damn this thoughtful boyfriend…
Why should she get a gift?
She hadn’t done anything to deserve it.
That gift should have been hers!
"Big Chi, take your time looking. I noticed no one’s sitting next to Lv Rou yet," Lin Yu reminded.
But this reminder wasn’t meant to ease Chi Qingshui’s mind.
He had noticed
the "Four Heavenly Kings" glancing their way, whispering among themselves.
Lin Yu held his breath, tuning into their conversation.
What reached his ears
was the delightful sound of their frustration.
Zhao Bin: "Damn, they’re not even trying to hide it now?"
Gao Yumin: "Can’t he look for his own stuff? Why does the president have to do it?"
Gou Feng: "Shut up, man. Maybe the bag’s got her personal things in it."
Shi Yanhai clenched his fists at his sides: "!!!"
He clearly saw Chi Qingshui take out two water bottles… only to put them back.
Two bottles…
Hah.
How ironic!
Even so,
the class president remained the class president, unwavering in her dignity.
How could Lin Yu compare?
That worn-out backpack had seen better days—what was even worth rummaging through?
"Guys, drop it. It’s not a big deal," one of them muttered.
"Qingshui’s always helping out with class stuff anyway."
"Helping a classmate find something is… whatever."
No sooner had those words left his mouth than—
Not far away,
Lin Yu watched as Chi Qingshui pulled out the tissues.
"Big Chi, I think some rain got on my backpack strap earlier. Could you wipe it down for me?"
Chi Qingshui didn’t hesitate. "Sure."
Stalling for time was fine by her—she was more than happy to oblige.
...
(Second update today, more to come later!)
s + Rent Collection Wealth】 At the start, he inherited a rundown house in the urban village from his grandfather. The house had no tenants, but the moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, a self-proclaimed empress from the Tianxuan Continent arrived as his first tenant. Ye Chuan soon discovered that with every new tenant moving in, not only did he receive massive daily payments, but he also obtained unique items related to their backgrounds. 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Tiger Strength Pill—dramatically enhances physical power!】 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Deer Blood Pill—significantly boosts vitality!】 …… From that day on, all sorts of bizarre tenants began appearing in the house: the empress from Tianxuan Continent, an apocalyptic sorceress from the Magic Realm, a mysterious scientific girl who fell through a spacetime rift… Every single day, he received strange, powerful items and endless money. Then one day, he suddenly realized—he had become invincible. Enough, enough! Stop giving me more!
nto another world, I bought a slave for the first time, never expecting the silver wolf girl to be so cute... Lin Feng: I know it's cold, but you don't have to sneak into my bed! Yuna: Just sharing body warmth, if you dare do anything naughty, I'll definitely...
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
nd fell into a coma while saving his younger sister from an out-of-control car. He became a vegetable. No one knew that his consciousness had crossed into a world of cultivation. Over the course of sixty years, he began as the lowest kind of mine slave, struggling to survive amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. By sheer chance, he eventually obtained the complete memories of a fallen Immortal King. Alchemy, medicine, formations, feng shui, physiognomy, artifact forging… Every great inheritance of the cultivation world was now his. But when he opened his eyes again, he discovered that ten full years had passed in the modern world. To pay for his treatment, his father had sold the family’s shop and house, leaving himself covered in lasting injuries and illness. His mother had cared for him day and night, and more than half of her hair had already turned white. His younger sister, who had been only fifteen back then, was now twenty-five. To help repay the family’s debts, she had been forced to lower her head and put on a smiling face in places of glittering lights and endless revelry. Only then did Chen Xuan understand that what he had lost was not merely ten years. He had lost the life his entire family was meant to have. The good news was that he had brought back the memories of an Immortal King’s entire lifetime. The bad news was that his soul had returned alone—his cultivation had not come with him. Spiritual energy was scarce, resources were depleted, and the modern world still had firearms, surveillance, capital, and laws. If he wanted to protect his family, break free from everyone’s control, and become truly invincible beneath the heavens, he would have to start all over again.
