The battle begins.
Activating Super Actor Mode!
Lin Yu quickly gets into character, propping his arms on the table and burying his face in the crook of his elbow—just like a student dozing off at a school desk.
Chi Qingshui walks over to him.
"Ahem..."
"You were so energetic this morning, and now you're napping on the kitchen table?"
Her voice is loud, clearly trying to wake him.
However.
Lin Yu slowly lifts his head, his expression etched with unmistakable pain and discomfort.
As if the simple act of raising his head has drained every ounce of his strength.
"Hey, what's wrong with you?"
Chi Qingshui immediately asks, concerned.
He seemed fine when she left earlier.
How did he suddenly become so miserable?
Is he sick?
Lin Yu weakly waves a hand.
"It's nothing. Probably just too much cold beer last night."
"My stomach's been upset since yesterday."
"I'll tough it out and grab some meds from the clinic later."
Chi Qingshui: "!!!"
She doesn’t suspect he’s acting.
Besides.
She knows he really did drink a lot of beer late last night.
So technically.
The root of his stomachache traces back to her.
"Why... why would you drink so much? Trying to show off?"
Her reaction is flawless.
Any normal person, upon hearing that someone who rarely drinks suddenly downed that much, would first ask why.
As expected of a top student.
The first little trap—successfully dodged.
Lin Yu continues in a feeble voice:
"It’s fine. My own fault. I’ll rest a bit before heading to the clinic."
"Hey, Chi Qingshui, about that cash..."
Chi Qingshui snaps to attention, pulling two neatly folded red bills from her shorts pocket.
"The merch you fronted for Little Chi was definitely over a hundred. Here’s the money."
"If she pesters you for loans again, don’t lend to her. Just contact me directly."
Lin Yu nods without arguing.
Right now.
Loans and repayments are trivial.
All he wants is to test whether this is a case of twisted humanity or moral decay.
A brief silence falls.
Lin Yu continues his masterful performance of "agonizing stomach pain."
Chi Qingshui hesitates twice, words caught in her throat.
Finally, she just says:
"Take care of yourself. I’ll... head back first."
With that.
She turns to leave.
Here it comes.
The first trial for online lovers.
If Chi Qingshui walks away just like that.
Then even if she really is Lin Yu’s online girlfriend right now.
Her mindset would merely be one of curiosity about romance—accidentally finding Lin Yu online to flirt with, indulging in youthful restlessness.
As for the real Lin Yu in front of her? She likely feels nothing.
Between her "hubby’s" health and avoiding exposure, the latter takes priority.
What does that mean?
It means this "virtual husband" holds no real weight in her heart—not enough to bridge into reality.
In simpler terms: She doesn’t see him as a real person!
If she can’t even pass this first test.
Forget about later stages like "If I catch her~ I’ll give her a good~ time~."
Chi Qingshui’s steps are deliberately slow.
Inside.
She’s at war with herself.
Repeating: Don’t go back. Sudden concern is weird! This isn’t like her!
She almost slipped up in their chat earlier.
How could she willingly walk into danger now?
Just before the corner.
She stops. Turns. Asks:
"Hey, Lin Yu, can you manage alone?"
"The clinic isn’t too far. Want me to take you?"
[Ding!]
[Masterstroke! The Librarian Elder offers companionship in the mortal world—a golden chance to deepen your bond!]
[Reward: 50 Spirit Stones.]
The moment the words leave her mouth.
Chi Qingshui is instantly filled with regret, mentally scolding herself.
What am I doing?!
Why would I say that?
Lin Yu wouldn’t actually accept... right?
Under her gaze, Lin Yu hesitates.
"Chi Qingshui, are you sure you’re free? Wouldn’t it be trouble for you?"
Seeing no suspicion in his expression, Chi Qingshui relaxes slightly and steps closer.
"It’s no trouble. As your classmate and roommate, I can’t just let you writhe in pain at the dining table, can I?"
"Besides, if your health tanks, our summer project will definitely fall behind."
"Let’s go. I haven’t even changed out of my outdoor clothes yet."
Chi Qingshui’s inner thoughts: Saved it! That excuse is airtight!
Lin Yu’s inner thoughts: Wow, such an over-explanation. Scared I’ll read into it, huh?
Truly.
A tea-artistry guy lives the good life.
Playing weak and pitiful isn’t just a gendered advantage.
"Then I’ll trouble you, Chi Qingshui."
Lin Yu slowly stands, pretending to slip as his hand misses the table.
With flawless realism, he "accidentally" tumbles forward.
"Careful!"
Chi Qingshui instantly reaches out, catching his shoulders from the opposite side.
[Chi Qingshui]
[Age: 20]
[Faction: Librarian Elder]
【Intimacy Level with Host: 72% (Seventh Realm, Threads of Affection Entwined)】
【Number of Dao Companions (Soul Cultivation/Body Cultivation): 1/0】
【Attribute Skills: Reflections of the Mundane (Beginner), Scholarly Dao Physique (Great Perfection)】
【Additional Information: Soul Cultivation Dao Companion (Lin Yu)】
【Current Missions:】
【Medical Hall Treatment (Urgent Mission): Dao companion appears severely injured. Immediate treatment at the Worldly Medical Hall is required.】
【Tome Collection (Daily Mission): Absorbing tomes of diverse categories will enrich the library. Purchase "Photography: Theory of Light and Composition" promptly.】
【Tome Collection (Daily Mission): Absorbing tomes of diverse categories will enrich the library. Purchase "Photography: Practical Applications of the Golden Ratio" promptly.】
【Friendly Reminder: Regular soul/body cultivation with your dao companion accelerates skill acquisition. Learning speed correlates directly with their mastery level. The Path of Joyful Union is best explored through personal experience...】
Lin Yu: Finally took the bait…
Now there’s no need for guesswork—it’s absolutely confirmed.
Chi Qingshui is "Dreamlistening to Rain," his online girlfriend!
When he saw the information panel, Lin Yu couldn’t help but feel a twinge of emotion.
So in his past life, he’d been this close to the twin class beauties.
Yet he’d never noticed, missing out on a fateful bond.
But this time…
"Lin Yu, are you so old you need a cane now? Stand straight!"
Lin Yu: "…"
His girlfriend’s rose-tinted image shattered instantly.
How could a thirty-seven-year-old mouth utter such icy words?
Was her warmth set too low?!
Would it kill her to steady his shoulder?!
Just wait—I’ll make sure to properly discipline you.
"My apologies, I lost my balance after sitting too long."
"I can walk on my own. Could you hail a cab for me?"
"Use this for the fare."
Lin Yu handed the red bill he’d just received back to Chi Qingshui.
. 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!"
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u Chenyuan transmigrated into a female-oriented novel about a real and fake heiress, becoming the CEO elder brother of both. Unfortunately, the entire Lu family—including himself, the CEO—were mere cannon fodder in the story. Determined to save himself, Lu Chenyuan took action. The spoiled, attention-seeking fake heiress? Thrown into the harsh realities of the working class to learn humility. The love-struck real heiress? Pushed toward academic excellence, so lofty goals would blind her to trivial romances. As for the betrayed, vengeful arranged marriage wife… the plot hadn’t even begun yet. There was still time—if he couldn’t handle her, he could at least avoid her. "CEO Lu, are you avoiding me?" Mo Qingli fixed her gaze on Lu Chenyuan. For the first time, the shrewd and calculating Lu Chenyuan felt a flicker of unease.
ey change clothes. Li Chuan contributed all his possessions, only to find that things were not as they seemed. Almost a year after joining, he hadn’t managed to get a single Daoist consort. Thinking he had been deceived, he was approached by a stunning senior fellow disciple who asked if he would like to form a spiritual bond. For those who don’t practice cultivation, they might not know what “forming a spiritual bond” is. Let me put it this way: A long-term relationship is called a “Daoist consort,” while a short-term relationship is known as “forming a spiritual bond.” From then on, Li Chuan discovered the true way to interact with the Yin-Yang Sect’s Daoist consorts. As long as he had enough spirit stones, he could form a spiritual bond with anyone, Whether it’s Senior Sisters, aunts, Daoist consorts of aunts, female elders, Daoist consorts of elders, or even the Daoist consort of the sect leader, anyone can form a spiritual bond as long as there are enough spirit stones.” I've already joined the Yin-Yang Sect, and you're telling me to focus on cultivation? Do you even know what the Yin-Yang Sect is all about?
