The air around them seemed to freeze.
Gu Yan stared at Leng Ling'er and Bai Qionglan.
Slowly, a question mark formed in his mind.
Wait a minute?
Am I still dreaming?
How could I run into Leng Ling'er here??? Doesn’t she have school today?
And why is Gu Yingying sprawled on the ground, bawling her eyes out without a care for her image?
What’s going on? What’s happening?
Most importantly...
He was out strolling and shopping with Gu Yunrou and Gu Yingying without informing his wife, Leng Qingqiu.
If Leng Ling'er snitched, it would inevitably lead to another misunderstanding.
What should he do?
Leng Ling'er looked at Gu Yan, equally stunned.
What’s happening?
Why is my brother-in-law here?
And who’s that gorgeous woman next to him?
And this girl clutching her pants leg while sobbing uncontrollably—does she know Gu Yan too?
What’s going on?
An affair?
Is Gu Yan cheating?!
But...
She had sneaked out today without telling her sister.
If Gu Yan reported her, she’d be done for!
So...
Leng Ling'er glanced at Gu Yan.
So...
Gu Yan glanced back at Leng Ling'er.
They should just pretend not to know each other and greet each other normally!
With that thought,
Their eyes met, and they instantly understood each other’s intentions.
Just as both opened their mouths to speak—
"You—"
"Brother-in-law of Ling'er! You came at the perfect time!"
Bai Qionglan suddenly jumped in, pointing accusingly at Gu Yingying, who was still clinging to Leng Ling'er’s pants. "This little girl crashed right into Ling'er!"
"After falling, she started hurling insults at her!"
"Ling'er kindly helped her up, but then she started extorting us!"
"Brother-in-law, you have to stand up for us!"
The moment those words left her mouth,
Gu Yunrou’s eyes widened slightly as she looked at Gu Yan in shock.
Gu Yingying stopped crying, her gaze darting back and forth between Gu Yan and Leng Ling'er in disbelief.
Wh-wh-wh-what?!!
Brother-in-law of Ling'er?!
Does that mean... this bratty little blonde is Leng Ling'er?! And her sister is Leng Qingqiu?!
So! She’s Gu Yan’s sister-in-law!!
WHAT?!!
Lin Dang was also thrown for a loop.
Wait... does this mean...
Should I just quietly step back now? Am I witnessing something I shouldn’t?
Well, no point pretending anymore.
Gu Yan’s lips twitched. He cleared his throat and spoke slowly, "Alright, let me introduce everyone."
"This here is my sister-in-law, Leng Ling'er. I was planning to introduce you all tomorrow."
"And this is Bai Jun’s younger sister, Bai Qionglan."
"As for the one crying on the ground..."
He picked up the still-dazed Gu Yingying. "This is my little sister, Gu Yingying."
Then, gesturing to the elegant woman beside him, "And this is my older sister, Gu Yunrou."
Once the relationships were clarified,
Gu Yan turned to Old Gao, who had been watching the scene unfold. "Old Gao, take the stuff to the car first. I’ll handle things here."
"Got it, pff— Young Master."
Hey, hey, did you just laugh?!
Once the area was cleared, leaving only Gu Yan, Leng Ling'er, Bai Qionglan, Gu Yingying, and Gu Yunrou,
Gu Yan clapped his hands together and grinned at the four bewildered faces. "So, that’s the situation."
"The situation... my foot!"
Gu Yingying sniffled, her pretty face twisted in anger as she pointed at Leng Ling'er. "I refuse to accept her as your sister-in-law!"
Leng Ling'er raised an eyebrow. Huh? Why does this feel oddly familiar?
"Come on, Yingying. Whether you accept it or not, it’s already a fact," Gu Yan waved her off.
Gu Yingying’s expression froze. Then, lowering her head as if steeling herself, she suddenly looked up again, her eyes red with fury as she shouted at Gu Yan, "Gu Yan! I hate you!"
With that, she turned to storm off—
"Oh really?"
Leng Ling'er’s voice carried a hint of amusement.
"?"
"What do you mean by that?"
Gu Yingying halted mid-step, glaring daggers at Leng Ling'er over her shoulder.
This blonde brat—I won’t acknowledge her!
But then...
Leng Ling'er smirked, deliberately musing, "Hmm... I seem to recall someone crying on the ground earlier, calling for their..."
"Who was it again? Oh right, someone was about to call for their big bro—"
"W-w-w-wait!!!"
Gu Yingying’s composure crumbled instantly. She scurried back to Leng Ling'er, grabbing her hand with teary eyes. "Um... maybe we can talk this out?"
Leng Ling'er flashed a triumphant smile, patting Gu Yingying’s head. "Sure thing, little sis."
Then, leaning down, she whispered in her ear:
"You wouldn’t want your beloved brother to find out about this, would you?"
Guh...! This is my shame!!
Gu Yingying forced a smile, but inside, she was seething. I’ll make you pay for this humiliation one day!!
Leng Ling'er, I’ll remember you!!
Gu Yan could only watch in bewilderment.
What just happened?
They made up just like that? And what was that whisper about?
He glanced at Leng Ling'er, who looked unbearably smug, then at Gu Yingying, now being teased by her, and finally at Bai Qionglan, who was watching enviously.
His mind drifted back to Ning Qian, who had once made some... interesting gestures at Leng Ling'er.
Slowly, another question mark formed in his mind.
Huh?
It can’t be what I’m thinking... right?
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?
] [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!"
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!
