It was eleven o'clock at night.
Lin Yu and Fang Xinran were huddled together against the headboard, watching the Video On Demand channel.
They hadn't actually selected the content currently playing; they were simply watching whatever the station happened to be airing.
Given their current state, Fang Xinran honestly didn't have the energy to pick a show. Taking a shower together earlier had completely drained her stamina.
The fact that she could maintain consciousness and not fall asleep immediately was an achievement in itself!
"Xiao Yu, is it really okay for you not to go home?"
"Will Sister Qimeng be worried that you... went out to do something bad?"
Fang Xinran asked Lin Yu with concern.
Lin Yu felt a wave of amusement inside.
Senior Sister really had it easy, asking questions like that while lying down!
Something bad?
Was there anything 'worse' than staying out all night to sleep with the intern teacher?
Her worry was completely unnecessary. If Lin Yu were afraid of that, he wouldn't have extended their sessions time and time again.
"It's fine, you don't need to worry, Xinran."
"I often pull all-nighters at internet cafes during summer vacation. Aunt Qimeng won't ask too many questions."
Hearing this, Fang Xinran breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's good that it's frequent. Your stamina is really good."
Lin Yu: "???"
Fang Xinran: "..."
When she said it, Fang Xinran didn't think anything of it.
But her words couldn't withstand scrutiny.
With just a little overthinking, one's mind could easily wander in a strange direction.
"I didn't mean it that way..."
Fang Xinran felt the need to add an explanation.
But after saying it, the atmosphere seemed to get even weirder.
It would have been better not to explain at all!
"Haha, I didn't say you meant anything else, did I? Is your brain still dwelling on what we just did?"
Lin Yu took the opportunity to tease her.
Unexpectedly, Fang Xinran responded with absolute conviction:
"Mm, yeah, I am."
Lin Yu: "???"
Why was Senior Sister Fang's reaction different from other girls?
Usually, at a time like this, shouldn't other girls hide away in shyness?
How did Senior Sister Fang admit it so openly and generously!
This...
Wasn't this putting pressure on Lin Yu?
At this moment, if Lin Yu avoided the topic and pretended not to hear, wouldn't that be admitting defeat?
How could he admit defeat in front of a girl!
He had to teach her a proper lesson!
He had to make her clearly understand the consequences of speaking like that.
Next time...
There might not be a 'next time' for a long while in the future.
He had to cherish the opportunity in front of him and treat it like the final lesson.
Since it was a class!
If he didn't work hard and give it his all, he would definitely regret it later!
...
And so.
Lin Yu withstood the pressure and intensity, pushing straight through until 1:30 AM.
Fang Xinran, her stamina gauge completely depleted to zero, fell asleep peacefully in Lin Yu's arms.
Lin Yu didn't have the bad habit of being unable to sleep in strange beds.
It had been his birthday last night.
Lin Yu had shown mercy and spared his fellow 'sect members' for once.
But this time.
He couldn't let them be so lucky.
The Great Demon King who ruled the Dream World had descended once more!
Lin Yu opened the system interface and impatiently activated the Dream Entry Art.
[Ding!]
[Advanced Dream Entry Art Activated (Four-Person Edition)!]
[Tonight, the Host will encounter &￥%￥&%@ (Huang Feirong) in the dreamscape. Please select an appropriate dream type for her!]
For his first choice, Lin Yu locked onto Huang Feirong.
Today was supposed to be the day he visited her, but he had been turned away at the door because of family matters at her house.
Since I couldn't get a read on the situation at the scene, perhaps I can uncover a trace of evidence in the dream world?
The matters weighing on one's heart have a high probability of being projected by the subconscious into one's dreams.
Lin Yu quickly browsed through Huang Feirong's dream types...
[1. Game World: I've become a hostage in need of rescue?]
[2. Internet Cafe Dance-Off: You guys think you can beat my bestie?]
[3. Late-Night Gaming: It's only fun when you're sneaking around!]
[4. What's wrong with playing cards? Call me the God of Gamblers!]
[5. None of the above satisfy me. Random Dream!]
Lin Yu: "..."
Talk about optimism.
Just how carefree can a person get?
She really doesn't have a single worry on her mind!
Something this huge happened to her family, yet she doesn't take it to heart at all?
Thinking back to how he tried to comfort her yesterday, Lin Yu felt his efforts had been entirely superfluous.
Just how big is this sister's heart?!
Aside from gaming, it's just more gaming. Come on, at least show a little bit of the stress typical of a twenty-first-century adult, would you?
However, seeing Huang Feirong act like this actually relieved Lin Yu of his hesitation.
What was left to decide?
Just pick a type that looks fun and play along!
After looking it over twice, Lin Yu finally settled on Dream Type 1.
He wanted to see what kind of hostage the "Queen of Dirty Jokes" would turn into in a fantasy world!
After completing the first selection, Lin Yu hurriedly moved on to the second.
[Ding!]
[Advanced Dream Entry Technique activated (Four-Person Edition)!]
[Tonight, the Host will encounter the Honorary Elder of the Astrological Pavilion (Shen Jiuyi) in the dreamscape. Please select an appropriate dream type for her!]
For the second candidate, Lin Yu settled on the "Big Cow."
If he couldn't find any valid information in Huang Feirong's dream, perhaps Shen Jiuyi—who always dreamt exactly what she was thinking—could reveal something.
Furthermore, as his interactions with the Antique Sister deepened, Shen Jiuyi seemed to be intentionally avoiding him.
If he didn't continue to reinforce his influence in her dreams, she might easily forget the feeling of being dominated.
Soon, the dream types appeared in the system list:
[1. Meteorite Descent: A disaster foretold by calculation?]
[2. The Scene at Guihang: The mastermind destroying everything!]
[3. Guarding the Shop Alone: Is Yaoyao not coming back yet?]
[4. Pointed by Fate: Following the guidance of destiny!]
[5. None of the above satisfy me. Random Dream!]
Lin Yu: "!!!"
Little Jiu lived up to her reputation; Lin Yu had guessed her thoughts perfectly.
What she was thinking in her heart really did appear in the dream world.
What made Lin Yu even more uncomfortable was...
He really, really wanted to try Dream 3 and Dream 4!
They were placed there so directly, as if offering him a massive stimulation.
They exuded a mysterious aura, making it impossible for him to look away.
If not for the fact that his excess energy had just been released, Lin Yu might have abandoned the idea of exploring Guihang and gone all-in on either option three or four.
After letting his rationality settle for a good while, Lin Yu made the difficult choice to select Dream Type 2.
With the first two dream candidates determined, the third choice fell upon [Chi Qingshui].
She had worked so hard at school today.
Since there was a chance to distribute some "sugar" in the dream world, he had to let her taste some sweetness.
For the fourth candidate, Lin Yu chose the woman right beside him, [Fang Xinran].
As a continuation of tonight's sweetness, he wanted her to harvest even more beautiful memories before her departure.
Even if you end up in another city in the future, never forget this wild night!
...
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?"
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?"
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!
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...
