Ying Huaixu saw Ye Ningshuang coming over, and she was even going to cook, so he quickly got up to help.
Ye Ningshuang hurriedly said, "No need, no need, I can handle it myself. I understand the principle that a gentleman stays away from the kitchen!"
Ying Huaixu originally wanted to say he didn't adhere to such conventions.
But seeing Ye Ningshuang's serious expression, he gave up.
Then Ying Huaixu felt a bit bored.
He could only wait for the meal.
Of course, in his spare time, Ying Huaixu was pondering something.
Although this world was now a real one.
Ying Huaixu wasn't quite sure about one thing, which was whether the game's main storyline would still progress as usual.
If the main storyline did progress as usual, then he would have to seriously consider what kind of relationship he should have with Ye Ningshuang.
After all, the woman before him was the future protagonist, the Empress who would sweep away demons and subdue the Eight Desolations.
The ending seemed impressive.
But the process was damn hellish.
Although the process required the player's assistance.
To be honest, players were just bystanders, like a camera, witnessing the heroine's rise and her struggles.
The most disgusting part was that at first, players thought Ye Ningshuang was their Dao companion, but the developers threw a big twist.
Ye Ningshuang and another Pure Yang Sword Immortal were a couple, and the players ended up as clowns.
This caused quite a stir back then.
Female players really shipped them, while male players were utterly disgusted.
Ying Huaixu himself was also disgusted, feeling as if he had been cuckolded by the void.
But then again.
This isn't a game, it's the real world.
So, would Ye Ningshuang still end up with that Pure Yang Sword Immortal?
If she would, then he could only treat Ye Ningshuang as a passerby.
But ultimately, there was one issue he couldn't avoid.
If Ye Ningshuang still followed the game's main storyline, then he would have to be with Ye Ningshuang.
After all, the main quest was his capital for becoming stronger in the future.
Unavoidable interactions, only to watch Ye Ningshuang and the Pure Yang Sword Immortal become a couple?
That was a bit hard to swallow.
"No, no!"
Ying Huaixu suddenly remembered something.
According to the game plot he knew, regardless of whether he contributed to the events later on.
Ye Ningshuang would solve all future problems.
So by then, if the main storyline was triggered, he could just hang around and be a camera, right?
This made Ying Huaixu recall another player's comment about the game.
"You all don't understand, I just need to sleep, and when I wake up, everything is solved. Isn't that awesome?"
Ying Huaixu suddenly chuckled.
"Despise the camera, understand the camera, become the camera!"
Ying Huaixu's heart suddenly felt lighter. Find the original chapter at g.com.
If he went about it this way, then just getting to know Ye Ningshuang would be enough, no need for deep connections.
When the main storyline was triggered, he could just hang around!
Simply perfect!
"Dinner's ready!"
Ye Ningshuang's pleasant voice came through.
Ying Huaixu quickly went over to eat.
During the meal, Ye Ningshuang stood by.
Ying Huaixu: "???"
"Join me!"
Ye Ningshuang quickly shook her head.
"This isn't appropriate..."
Ying Huaixu shook his head, "Join me, if you don't want to, then I won't eat either, I'll throw it all away!"
Ye Ningshuang quickly waved her hands.
"No waste!"
Then she sat down somewhat awkwardly, taking small bites while watching Ying Huaixu.
Ying Huaixu ate heartily.
Ye Ningshuang's face turned slightly red.
Mainly because since her parents passed, she hadn't felt this sense of home in a long time.
Moreover, Ying Huaixu was very different from other men.
She felt very at ease with Ying Huaixu.
This feeling surprisingly made Ye Ningshuang feel a sense of attachment.
Ying Huaixu, on the other hand, ate while saying, "After we finish eating, I'll go find an inn to stay at. After all, it's not good for your reputation for us to be alone together in one room!"
"And thank you for taking care of me these past few days!"
Ye Ningshuang was momentarily stunned, then lowered her head.
"But, but what did I do wrong?"
Ying Huaixu shook his head, "Of course not, I'm just worried about your reputation!"
But then, Ying Huaixu felt something was off.
He looked at Ye Ningshuang.
He found her tears were falling like rain.
Ying Huaixu was at a loss.
"Hey, don't cry, I won't leave, I won't leave, okay?"
Ye Ningshuang looked at Ying Huaixu with tear-streaked cheeks, "Really?"
Ying Huaixu took a deep breath.
Damn it, this wasn't part of the game.
Ying Huaixu nodded, "Since I said it, I naturally won't leave, but your reputation..."
Ye Ningshuang immediately said, "You're my benefactor, staying here, everyone in Ping'an Town can understand, it's a place that values gratitude. If you leave, it would mean I didn't do well... Of course, I'm not trying to force you to stay... Oh, I'm just..."
The more she explained, the less she knew how to explain.
Ying Huaixu fell silent.
Given the current situation, there was no way to move out.
This was truly... worrying.
But Ying Huaixu's inner voice told him.
"Don't have any extra thoughts about Ye Ningshuang, don't have any extra thoughts about Ye Ningshuang..."
Ying Huaixu kept hypnotizing himself.
Then his expression became increasingly calm.
He even appeared somewhat cold.
Ye Ningshuang also gradually fell silent.
After dinner.
Ye Ningshuang went to wash the dishes.
After washing, she began to tidy up Ying Huaixu's bedding.
Perhaps because of Ying Huaixu's earlier mention of moving out, Ye Ningshuang seemed even more attentive.
She wouldn't let Ying Huaixu do anything, truly treating him like a master.
Ying Huaixu was quite helpless about this.
He could only sit in the courtyard, looking up at the stars in the sky and the ridiculously large moon.
Truly, such a beautiful night!
Moreover, Ying Huaixu noticed something.
The air in this world was really good.
It was late spring now.
Not only was the climate pleasant, but the air was also filled with the fragrance of flowers.
"Young Master, have some tea!"
At this moment, Ye Ningshuang brought over a tea tray with a cup on it.
Ying Huaixu smiled slightly, then picked up the teacup.
After just one sip, Ying Huaixu was stunned.
Tea with milk?
And it tasted even better than tea with milk.
Just a bit salty.
Ying Huaixu asked, "I prefer sweet tea!"
Ye Ningshuang gave a sweet smile.
"I'll buy some tomorrow!"
Ying Huaixu nodded.
Then he glanced at the night again.
Ying Huaixu prepared to sleep.
Without a phone, it was really boring, and besides, Ying Huaixu was eager to know if there would be any daily quests tomorrow!
Seeing Ying Huaixu resting, Ye Ningshuang carefully blew out the candle.
But as she returned to her room, Ye Ningshuang couldn't help but feel downcast.
"Does he... dislike me?"