Bai Mo only looked at Ye Ci. His gaze was soft. She couldn't tell what he was thinking.
But at this moment, Ye Ci was trembling. She was afraid. She couldn't help but think of how she had been rejected by the Glory organizers in her previous life.
"You're a person without a team."
You're a person without a team! Even if so much time had passed, even if it had happened in her previous life, it still felt like it was hovering right next to her. Ye Ci couldn't help but want to cover her ears, but the sound continued to fly in, smashing into her eardrums, smashing into her heart. Even though she had been reborn, even though she had tried her best to correct all the mistakes she had made, was she still a person? Was she still a person without a team to accept her?
In this prehistoric era of life, was she still a dispensable person to everyone? Was she even someone they couldn't accept?
Bai Mo thought that in the decades he and Ye Ci had known each other, and in the decades to come, he probably wouldn't have the chance to see such a weak and frail Ye Ci again. Whether it was in the eyes of her parents, relatives, or outsiders, Ye Ci had always been an overly independent child. She didn't speak much and was never good at communicating with others. She always gave others the feeling that she was as strong as an iron wall.
Even he himself sometimes felt that she was a girl without blood or tears. She would never admit defeat, nor would she say anything gentle. This kind of personality was a bit too unyielding for a girl. Over time, this kind of unyielding character would give others the wrong impression that she wouldn't be weak, that she wouldn't cry, and that she wouldn't be sad. Actually, Bai Mo now knew that Ye Ci also had her weak moments.
With this knowledge, Bai Mo's gaze became even gentler. He gently stroked Ye Ci's hair and smiled: "What are you thinking about? Why would you have such an unrealistic thought? "
Ye Ci was very stubborn at this moment. She looked at Bai Mo with clear eyes and a rare bitter smile: "It's like this, isn't it? I've always been alone, haven't I? Even Up Everyday, I've always been Gongzi You, and not the Gongzi You Up Everyday, right?"
"What are you trying to prove?"
"Prove?" Ye Ci was slightly stunned. She did not understand what Bai Mo was trying to say. "I don't know what you're talking about."
"Little Ci, everyone's position in the party is different. Everyone will feel differently because of their different positions. If you're not a member of Upwards Ho!, if you're not a member of this party, then tell me, does it matter to you if Upwards Ho! gets the First Blood today? "
"Of course it's important! Do you know that this First Blood means to me … "Ye Ci seemed to be trying to prove that she was still the loner that had been forgotten by others. She stared at Bai Mo as if he was her mortal enemy. Her gaze was filled with a hint of viciousness that made people tremble in fear.
Bai Mo extended his hand and covered Ye Ci's eyes with a bitter smile, "Don't look at me like that, Little Ci. I'll say it again, I'm Bai Mo, not your enemy." He interrupted Ye Ci's words, "I'm not talking about this First Blood, I'm talking about every First Blood."
Ye Ci bit her lips. She seemed to have fallen into a strange circle that she had created. No matter how hard she tried, she could not get out of it.
"I know what you mean, Little Ci." Bai Mo lowered his hand and looked at Ye Ci with a gentle smile, "You feel that you're not qualified to be a part of the team because you're only there for the First Blood. Sometimes, you don't even show up to explore the dungeon. Everyone thinks that you're just being a part of the team because of me, or something else … "
"That's how it is, isn't it? If I wasn't Gongzi You, if I wasn't a God, would you still remember me? I'm still a human! "Ye Ci's voice grew sharper.
"You've allowed me to solo a World Boss, and you've never asked me to lead the guild to a World Boss. You've allowed me to run around, and you've never asked me to participate in the dungeon's progress. Doesn't that mean that you don't see me as a member of the guild? Don't you see me as a member of the team? "
Ye Ci's voice grew louder and louder. It was supposed to be a joyous night, but it was as if a sharp weapon had pierced through the fabric of the night. She felt as if she was about to go insane. She could not hear Bai Mo's words. The only thing she could hear was the last bit of humiliation from her past life. It kept repeating itself endlessly, and it kept expanding.
"So what?" Bai Mo was like a puddle of water in the face of Ye Ci's fury. He was infinitely tolerant of Ye Ci, extinguishing the flames that were about to erupt from her body.
"So what?" Ye Ci was suddenly at a loss for words. She stood there, staring at Bai Mo in a daze. It was as if all her strength and voice had been sucked out of her. She could only stare at Bai Mo in a daze.
"Yeah, so what if you're right?" Bai Mo looked at Ye Ci, amused.
Ye Ci now looked like a little girl of her age. She was calculative, stubborn, and full of thorns. He even felt that this Ye Ci was much cuter than the usual Gongzi You who was surrounded by a halo.
He didn't know if it was because there were too few opportunities like this, but the current Bai Mo seemed to be enjoying this moment very much.
"So what if you're a loner, so what if you rarely join a team? So what? Don't tell me that you're not someone Up Everyday? Don't tell me that you're not Gongzi You anymore? Don't tell me that you're alone and don't have a team? " Bai Mo reached out his hands to hold Ye Ci's face. He turned her face towards the crowd of people who were holding a party over a bonfire in the guild encampment, "Look at those people. Don't you think you're part of their team?"
"Am I?" Ye Ci sneered, "I don't even know their names. Am I part of their team?"
"Aren't you someone Up Everyday?"
"Am I considered part of their team?"
"Why not?"
"A team isn't made up of people who are together all the time. A team is made up of cooperation, tacit understanding, and a meeting of the heart. " Bai Mo sighed, "I know you won't listen to anything I say right now. You're thinking of yourself as an outsider right now. However, you can ask everyone there. Regardless of whether you know them or not, would they think that you're not a member of this team? "
Ye Ci was speechless.
"Look at these people. Timely Rain, Little Hands and His Wife, Chicken Feet, Jelly, Girl, Dream, Pea Cake, Carnivore, True Water …" Bai Mo listed out a dozen people in a single breath, "These people are the main force of the guild. Do you think they're not part of your team? Can you deny their existence? They were able to join Up Everyday because of your recommendation. "
Ye Ci remained silent. Her eyes were dazzled by the bonfire in the middle of the encampment. She could not see anything else.
"You might think that you're a dispensable member of the guild because you rarely participate in team activities. But is that really the case?" Bai Mo gulped down a mouthful of wine, "Little Ci, if that's what you think, then I can only say that it's not that the guild doesn't treat you as a member. It's just that you've never seen yourself as a member of the guild."
Ye Ci bit down on her lips, "I don't know."
"I don't understand why you're so conflicted. To me, this isn't even a problem. A team was not about being together all the time. If one had the heart to contribute to the Guild, it might not be in Team Dungeons, but in other aspects. However, this still could not erase one's identity as a member of the team. You might think that you're not a part of the guild, but look at what you've done for the guild. You're the one who brought the First Blood guides to the guild. You're the one who poached the guild's talents. You're the one who saved the guild from being bullied by other guilds. You're the one who did everything in your power to bring benefits to the guild. "
Bai Mo let go of Ye Ci's face and smiled, "I won't give you an example. You're the one who did all of these things. I'm sure you know what you've done better than I do, right?"
"Are these things considered as contributions?"
"How can they not be considered contributions?" Bai Mo shook his head with a bitter smile, "Little Ci, I think there's something wrong with your brain. Do you think that only when you're in a team can you be considered a member of the guild? If that's the case, then Pea Cake, Carnivore, Cute Lemon, and the others have never entered a dungeon before. Are they not considered members of the guild? Are we not considered members of the guild? "
"They're Life Players. They have different roles." Ye Ci was very clear about this. She shook her head and refuted Bai Mo's words.
"Look, you know that you have different roles. You have different roles as well. You're strong, you're good at soloing, and you're recognized as a godly player in the Eastern Continent. It's a good thing that someone like you can lead dungeons, but wouldn't it be better if you could do something else? Little Ci, do you know how much of a contribution you've made to the reputation of Up Everyday by taking down the First Blood? We're a new guild with less than 2000 members. Do you think we'd be able to squeeze into the top 10 guilds of the Eastern Continent without what you've done? " Bai Mo said as he played with his fingers, "You should know that there are more than 500 guilds in the Eastern Continent with more than 100 members. There are 216 guilds with more than 1000 members. Don't you understand why we, Up Everyday, are able to stand out among these guilds and squeeze into the top 10? "
"Bai Mo, this is the first time I've realized that you're very good at comforting people." Ye Ci's mouth was dry. Ye Ci did not know what to feel.
"It's just the truth. If you think that I'm comforting you, then I have nothing to say." Bai Mo shook his head, "Do you know what are the two most difficult things in the world?"
"What are they?"
"The first is how to put the money of others into your own pocket. I think you've done a good job of that. " The smile on his face made people feel comfortable. "The other thing is how to put your thoughts into other people's heads. Obviously, I'm not very good at this. Otherwise, you wouldn't be here with me."
Ye Ci was momentarily stunned by Bai Mo's words. She could not help but chuckle.
"What are you laughing at? If it's possible, I'd like to split your head open and replace it with mine. Then I'll wash your brain and dry it. That way, you won't have so many messy thoughts." Bai Mo gulped down another mouthful of wine, "If you really mind whether I call you or not, I'll call you in the future. Just don't feel annoyed when the time comes."
"What's there to be annoyed about?" Ye Ci had never seriously followed the party's progress, so she was not particularly clear about this kind of mode.
"It's like going to work. The online time must be fixed, but the time after work is not fixed. If everything goes well, you'll be able to get your equipment and get your salary. If you're unlucky, you won't know how long it'll take." Bai Mo spoke the truth, "I know that you have a lot of good quests. You have to think carefully. If you want to follow the progress, you won't be as lucky as you are now. You can do whatever quests you want and cause trouble for whoever you want. At that time, you'll be as tired as a dog. You won't have any time for yourself. All you do is progress, progress, progress."
Hearing Bai Mo's words, Ye Ci frowned. To be honest, she really did not like this kind of step-by-step life. She hesitated, "Must it be like this?"
"Must it be like this?" Bai Mo nodded, "If it's not like this, why do you think the guild needs a day off every week to progress?"
"But, if it's not like this, we can't …"
Bai Mo naturally knew what Ye Ci wanted to say, "What you said is really brainless. If only progress is called a party, then all guilds are dungeon guilds. Although progress has always been the mainstream model of a guild, a guild must diversify to grow. It's like a family must have someone who earns money and spends money. This is the balance of income and expenditure. I'm like the person who spends money, and you're more suited to earn money. Of course, if you want to be the person who spends money, I can be the person who earns money as well, but I won't be able to do it as well as you. "
Ye Ci did not say a word, and Bai Mo continued, "Little Ci, I know you. You're not the kind of person who can stand to do things step by step. In fact, the current model is quite good. As for your thoughts that you're not a part of Up Everyday, that's bullshit. Why don't we make a bet? "
"What kind of bet?"
"You can open up Carnage and start killing players in a random map. You can see if the players will come after you, or if they'll come after you alone."
Ye Ci was stunned, "Why would I do that?"
"If they come after you alone, it means that you're right. You're not the only one who thinks that you're not a part of Up Everyday. Everyone else thinks so too." Bai Mo tapped his fingers on his armor as if he was playing a piano, "If they come after Up Everyday and kill every member of our guild, it means that everyone thinks of you as a member of Up Everyday. You'll have to pay for your sins."
Bai Mo inched closer to Ye Ci's face. His eyes shone brightly, and a seductive smile appeared on his face, "What do you think? Do you want to make a bet with me?"
Ye Ci stared at Bai Mo as if she was looking at an idiot, "Are you an idiot? How can we make a bet on something like this? "
"Why not?"
"It's something that will only harm the guild."
"So what?" Bai Mo narrowed his eyes. At this moment, he looked like an irresponsible hooligan, "The guild is just for fun. There's nothing wrong with it. Everyone just got the First Blood. It's a good opportunity to have some fun. "
"Are you crazy?" Ye Ci muttered, "This kind of fun …"
"Why not!" Bai Mo stood up and pulled Ye Ci up from the ground. His eyes were filled with excitement, "Let's go. I know you're interested in my suggestion. Let's go together, okay?"
"Oi, Bai Mo, are you out of your mind? Are you joking around with the guild's reputation? We've worked so hard to raise our guild's reputation. If you do this, Upwards Ho!'s reputation will be ruined tomorrow!" Ye Ci obviously wouldn't follow Bai Mo's crazy tantrum. She flung Bai Mo's hand away, "You're the guild leader. You should protect your reputation. How could you think of such a bad idea?"
Bai Mo looked at her with a smile. After Ye Ci finished scolding him, he slowly said, "Look, you said you're not part of the guild? And you're still saying that you're not a part of this team? "
"What about me?" Ye Ci felt that her IQ was low today. She wasn't sure if it was because of the alcohol, but she couldn't understand Bai Mo's words.
"If you don't truly see yourself as part of Up Everyday, and if you don't truly feel that you're part of the team, then why are you so worried about the guild's reputation?" Bai Mo raised his hand and placed it gently on Ye Ci's head, "Little Ci, don't be too smart. Sometimes, being too smart will make you stupid."
Ye Ci stared at Bai Mo for a long while before she understood what Bai Mo was trying to say. She lowered her head and laughed helplessly, "Heh, I'm really stupid."
Bai Mo pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly, "Actually, I think it's good for you to be stupid once in a while. That's how you're like a little girl."
Ye Ci's lips twitched when she heard that. Little girl …
How long has it been since I last heard that name? Why does it sound so weird?
Ye Ci pushed Bai Mo away and kicked him in the chest. Bai Mo was confused by the sudden turn of events. He was unable to react in time and fell to the ground. "What are you doing?"
Ye Ci raised an eyebrow and stepped on Bai Mo's chest. She bent down and looked at him, "Bai Mo, are you itching for a beating? What do you mean by little girl? Do you think I'm 5 years old? "
"No, what I mean is that it's not a bad thing for you to be stupid all the time." Bai Mo let out a sigh as he looked at Ye Ci's shrewd eyes. This was a rare opportunity that would only come by once every few decades. This is probably the only time Ye Ci will be stupid.
"Heh heh." Ye Ci snorted and stomped on Bai Mo's chest. She did not want to talk to this guy anymore and went offline.
Bai Mo's advice to Ye Ci that day was on point. Although Ye Ci was still a little conflicted, she was able to let go of this matter. However, she did not have much time to play the game for the next few days. There was no other reason other than the fact that the final exams were around the corner. Ye Ci did not want to fail, so she could only bury her head in her studies for a few days.
Come to think of it, it was really tough. She went to university before her rebirth, and she went to university again after her rebirth. She was even more puzzled by the fact that she was not able to do all her homework by herself, and was able to score full marks in all of her studies, just like how it was in the novels of her reincarnation. She still had to study hard because she had returned everything she learned to her teacher in her previous life. If she did not work hard, what awaited her was still a merciless failure.
"Little Ci, how do you think you did today?" Fang ShuShu was worried when she saw Ye Ci's pale face, "I think the questions today were really difficult."
"It's not just difficult. That damn old man said that everything he said was the key points. I couldn't even finish reading such a thick book. I can't even remember what I've read. I think I'm going to be in trouble this semester." Ye Ci let out a long sigh. She was probably the most miserable reincarnator. She was actually going to fail all the subjects after her rebirth.
"That's not necessarily true. You don't skip classes. You're always there during the roll call. That old man will definitely give you some attendance points." Fang ShuShu consoled Ye Ci. In fact, she was not confident at all. The questions this year were really difficult.
Ye Ci wanted to roll her eyes at the mention of this. Fortunately, she was someone who had reincarnated, and knew that the old man loved to remember the names of those who had skipped his classes. He would take revenge on them at the end of the term. That was why she did not skip any of his classes. If not for that, she would have skipped her classes a long time ago.
"I hope so." Ye Ci's heart was in a mess. She only hoped that she could get 60 marks. She did not wish for more than that. She just hoped that she would not fail. Although the money for the make-up exams was not much, it would affect her chances of getting her graduation certificate. Even if she was a godly player in the game, and even if she was a reincarnator, Ye Ci knew that if she did not get her graduation certificate, she would not be able to explain it to her parents.
Was there anyone else in the world who was as miserable as her?
Fang ShuShu and Ye Ci walked back to the school with their books. When they reached the school gate, Ye Ci's phone rang. She picked it up hastily. It was from her parents. After the call went through, they reminded her to go home early. They also told her that there was a dinner party that night. They asked her and Bai Mo to go to the designated location as soon as possible. They then brought Tan Polang to the location first.
Ye Ci gritted her teeth after hanging up the phone. She had forgotten about her daughter after having a son. She had to bring that brat along for dinner. She and Bai Mo had to take the bus. Where was the justice?
Fang ShuShu laughed when she found out that Ye Ci was upset. She said that Ye Ci was narrow-minded. Fortunately, Bai Mo arrived at that moment. If not for Ye Ci, Fang ShuShu would have laughed at her.
Fang ShuShu saw Bai Mo waving at Ye Ci from afar. She approached Ye Ci with a smile and whispered, "Ye Ci, are you and Bai Mo really cousins? Or are you just distant relatives?"
"Of course we're cousins." Ye Ci was confused by Fang ShuShu's sneaky smile, "His mother is my mother's biological sister. Why do you ask?"
"Sigh, that's a pity." Fang ShuShu sighed, "Actually, it's not a big deal even if we're cousins."
"What are you trying to say?" Ye Ci was confused by Fang ShuShu's wink, "I'm leaving."
"It's nothing. I'm just saying that even if cousins get married and have children, it doesn't mean that they're retarded."
Ye Ci was stunned. She raised her eyebrows and chased after Fang ShuShu, "Hey, hey, hey, Fang ShuShu, you're really tight on the skin!"
"Don't, don't. I just think that you two are a good match. If you're not cousins, you might consider it." Fang Susu laughed out loud. When she saw Qin Churuo walking towards her, she quickly ran over: "I'm leaving now. Take care."
Ye Ci sighed as she watched Fang ShuShu run away. They would never know what Bai Mo meant to her. It was a kind of bone-deep protection. It was a kinship that could not be cut off no matter what the reason was.
Bai Mo, on the other hand, had already brought the gaming capsule and their clothes back to his house. He was here to help Ye Ci with the books.
In the car, Bai Mo asked Ye Ci, "What's the dinner party tonight?"
"How would I know? My mother didn't tell us clearly. She only told us to take the bus and not to be late. They brought the brat there first." Ye Ci raised her eyebrows, "They have a car. Why do we have to take the bus?"
"Because we're adults and he's underage." Bai Mo knew that Ye Ci was not really angry. She was just joking. He teased her, "Why don't you pretend to be underage? I can carry you there."
Ye Ci rolled her eyes at Bai Mo, categorizing his words as idiotic.
When they reached home, Zuo Xiaolan, Ye Nantian and Tan Polang were already out of the house. They left an address for the dinner party on the message board and urged the two to hurry over. Ye Ci washed up, changed her clothes, and left the house with Bai Mo.
Bai Mo, on the other hand, was very curious about the dinner party. He winked at Ye Ci on the bus, "Little Ci, do you think this dinner party is a blind date for you?"
"You must be out of your mind." Ye Ci rolled her eyes. She did not take Bai Mo's nonsense to heart.
"I'm serious."
"Why would I bring you and Tan Polang along for a blind date?" Ye Ci snorted. Although she was only 19 years old, she was someone who had reincarnated. She was much older than Bai Mo in her previous life.
"Isn't this a test for you?" Bai Mo was very excited. It seemed that this guy had never experienced something as tragic as a blind date. That was why he was looking forward to it.
Ye Ci, on the other hand, kept her mouth shut. She did not want to lower her intelligence to continue discussing such a boring topic with Bai Mo.
When they arrived at the restaurant and entered the private room, Ye Ci realized that the two of them were indeed talking about a boring topic. She had thought that she would never see the people she had eaten with today, but she did not expect to see them again.
Four families.
The parents of the four families were already seated at the table with their children. When Ye Ci and Bai Mo entered the room, Ye Ci was first stunned, and so was Bai Mo. Fortunately, Bai Mo reacted quickly. He immediately poked Ye Ci who was in a daze, snapping her out of her daze. The two of them quickly sat down and greeted the parents of the other families.
"Aiya, how many years has it been since I last saw Little Ci and Bai Mo? Bai Mo has really grown up." Liu Chang's mother was a gentle person. She greeted them repeatedly, and the other parents also began chatting with each other.
"Speaking of which, it's been a few years since we last had a meal together." Dong Yin's father said with a smile, "I don't feel that my children have grown up in front of me. It's only when I meet the other children that I realize that they've really grown up, and that we've grown old."
Dong Yin's father's words were immediately acknowledged by the other adults, and they quickly began chatting again.
Unlike the warm atmosphere of the parents, the six children were obviously not as friendly. Although they were seated together, it was obvious that they were not paying attention. Dong Yin and Yi Cang were still staring at their tablets, while Ye Ci and Liu Chang were chatting softly. Bai Mo and Tan Polang were talking about something, but they were laughing happily.
Although each of them had their own activities, the atmosphere was still very harmonious.
"Who's the one who organized the meal today?" Ye Ci could not understand what was going on between the four families, who had not had a meal together for many years. What was going on? Why were they having a big meal together? In fact, Ye Ci did not care if the parents would have a meal together, but she did not want to have anything to do with Dong Yin and Yi Cang.
"It's not my parents. I heard from my parents that it was Dong Yin's parents who took the lead. Yi Cang's parents responded positively, and your parents at least gave them face. My parents did not want to come at first, as they were not worthy of being associated with. However, when they heard that your parents were coming, they agreed to come." Liu Chang's voice was very soft, and other than himself and Ye Ci, no one else could hear him. Her tone was unfriendly, and it seemed that the matter in between was not as simple as Liu Chang had made it out to be.
Ye Ci could sense Liu Chang's displeasure, but she did not say anything. After all, this was a matter between the elders, and it was not necessary for the younger generation to interfere.
"Then what's the purpose of this meal?"
"They say it's for bonding, but who knows?" Liu Chang clearly did not believe this high-sounding reason.
"Fortunately …" As they were talking, the restaurant started serving the dishes. The dishes were exquisite and sumptuous, and it was obvious that they were expensive. Ye Ci touched her pocket and sighed.
"Fortunately for what?"
"Fortunately, I brought my card." Ye Ci smiled at Liu Chang, "I have a feeling that this meal is not going to be good. Once I touch it, I feel much more at ease."
"You're not thinking of paying for it yourself, are you? This is their treat …"
"I'm just afraid that we won't be able to eat if it's their treat." Ye Ci did not know if she was overthinking, but her heart was not calm, "I just hope that I'm overthinking."
Liu Chang knew Ye Ci well. She sighed, "I brought my card too. If we really can't eat this meal, I'll pay for it with you."
"How come the sponsorship group has earned enough recently?" Ye Ci chuckled. She might not know about the others, but Liu Chang had earned a lot of money recently. Ye Ci was well aware of that.
Liu Chang also laughed, "That's right. At least I earn more than I used to do part-time jobs."
… …
"The dishes are all here. Hurry up and eat." Dong Yin's father asked everyone to eat, and he also asked the waiter to pour drinks. He looked very busy.
The parents also began to eat happily.
After three rounds of drinks, everyone was almost done eating. Dong Yin's father cleared his throat and prepared to speak.
For as long as Ye Ci could remember, it seemed that whenever there was a family gathering like this, Dong Yin's father would always be the one to speak and preside over the overall situation. Unlike Dong Yin's soft personality, Dong Yin's father was a master of his own. This was the main reason why their family was able to achieve great success.
However, Ye Ci was not very interested in what they had to say from the beginning. Therefore, when everyone put down their chopsticks and listened attentively, Ye Ci did not hesitate to pick up a piece of pork trotter and put it into her bowl, and ate it in big bites.
This action might not have been a big deal in the past. After all, the parents knew that the children would not be interested in what the adults were talking about. However, it seemed to be different now. Just as Ye Ci began to eat the pork trotter, Yi Cang, who was sitting not far from her, snorted, "You really haven't eaten a free meal in your life. Have you seen the world yet?"
Although his voice was soft, a few people around them heard it. Ye Ci paused for a moment, but before she could react, Yi Cang's parents glared at Yi Cang, telling him to shut up. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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