You have to believe in him, just like how he'll believe in you no matter what you do.
Tan Polang's words were like the sound of a gong in an empty valley. The reverberation reverberated through her eardrums, her blood, and her life force. It never stopped.
Did she not believe in Bai Mo, or did she not believe in herself? Or did she not believe in the fate of being reborn?
Ye Ci couldn't explain it clearly, but one thing was for sure. Tan Polang's words were like the sharpest dagger, stabbing into the softest part of her heart.
She laughed bitterly, "I don't believe in him? Do I? "
"Don't you?" Tan Polang blinked and laughed, "Actually, I've noticed that smart people tend to be stubborn. You always think that you can only be of help to your family and friends if you become stronger. However, Sister Ye Ci, have you ever thought that while you're growing, not everyone is standing still? Everyone is getting stronger and growing. "
Ye Ci was speechless. She had never thought about it.
"It's just like in the game. You're the God of the Eastern Continent, and the idol of all Hunters. But Sister Ye Ci, perhaps it's because you're too strong that you've blinded the eyes of others, and even yourself. You've always thought that everyone needs your protection. Actually, that's not the case. " Tan Polang shook his head, "Take Brother Mo for example. Perhaps Brother Mo is just a cousin in your heart. He's just a man who treats you well, but he's definitely not a strong player. However, I have to tell you that you're wrong. "
Tan Polang's words were like a dagger that tore open Ye Ci's wound. She did not even have the courage to refute. Tan Polang was right. She was strong. That was something that others would admit. However, she had always felt that she was not strong enough. In her eyes, he was always right in front of her, like a tall mountain that she could never surpass. Other than that, she did not think of anyone else as an expert. Even Bai Mo was not an expert …
"Am I wrong?"
"Of course! Sister Ye Ci, Brother Mo is actually very strong as well! He's one of the top 10 MTs in the Eastern Continent. You might not have played against him in the arena, but did you know that Brother Mo had an undefeated record of 197 matches? He's just a main tank, not a DPS player. Yet, he's undefeated for 197 matches. Can you imagine how strong he is? You're a hardcore player, a top-tier expert. You should know that Brother Mo is not weak just from the numbers alone. "Tan Polang's eyes were filled with admiration when he spoke of Bai Mo. "Moreover, he is an introverted man. When he stands with you, no one can see him, but he never makes a fuss about it. However, this doesn't mean that you can ignore his strength."
"Is that so?" Ye Ci mumbled. So, Bai Mo is that strong? Her impression of Bai Mo was that he was an unranked MT in her past life, and the guild leader of Up Everyday. Other than that, she knew nothing about Bai Mo.
"That's why you should believe in him! Just like how he believes in you! "Tan Polang chuckled.
Ye Ci heard Tan Polang's words and felt an indescribable bitterness in her mouth. She pursed her lips and spoke softly, "Trust is an amazing talent, but I don't think I have it."
Tan Polang was stunned by her words. He didn't know what to say. He looked at Ye Ci, lowered his head, and slowly picked up the dish closest to her. Then, he mechanically put it into his mouth and chewed. He suddenly realized that the Eastern Continent's God Gongzi You wasn't as strong as everyone thought. Behind her radiance was a soul that was afraid of being hurt.
Because she was afraid, she refused to give.
Because she was afraid, she refused to trust.
This fear didn't just affect her past. It might have already affected her present, or even her future.
He tilted his head and thought for a while, then said quietly, "Trust isn't a talent, but a skill. It's a skill that everyone needs to learn."
"Skill?" Ye Ci was surprised by his words. "Are you kidding me? Trust is innate. Some people are born trusting others easily, like Liu Chang. Some people are born distrustful, like me. It's predestined. There's no such thing as a skill. "Ye Ci chuckled," Kid, talent and skill are two different things. "
"Isn't that right? After a child is born, if he doesn't learn, how will he know what trust is and what isn't? It's not necessarily a good thing to trust others easily, and it's not necessarily a bad thing to not trust others easily. However, those who can learn this skill are undoubtedly blessed. "
Ye Ci didn't say anything. She just looked at Tan Polang quietly.
"It's like we're in an instance dungeon. You're just a DPS. No matter how good you are, you must have a BOSS that you can't face alone, right? At that time, you can only choose your teammates. You leave your Charge to the MT, and you leave your back to the Healer. That's a form of trust. It's because of trust that the instance dungeon can be cleared. If you can't trust … … Have you thought about what the instance dungeon will be like? "
Ye Ci frowned, "That's not the same, okay?"
"It's the same. It's all about trust. It's just that the trust I'm talking about is macroscopic, while the trust you're talking about is microscopic. Sister Ye Ci, you're a smart person. Why do you have to be so stubborn? I admit that you're strong, but you can't doubt everyone's abilities just because you're strong. You can't distrust everyone, right? You can't put all the responsibility on your shoulders just because you don't trust others. Remember, you're just you. You're just Ye Ci. You're not omnipotent. Don't you feel tired of shouldering everything? "
Ye Ci's hand, which was holding the bowl, couldn't help but tremble. She put the bowl down and sat there quietly. She didn't say anything. She just took deep breaths as though she was trying to calm herself down.
"Try to trust others."
"It's not that I don't trust Bai Mo."
"But I don't trust him completely."
Ye Ci was speechless.
After a while, Ye Ci looked at Tan Polang and smiled bitterly, "Why didn't I realize that you're so good at talking?"
"It's not that I'm good at talking. It's just that I hit the nail on the head. That's why you can't refute me. Otherwise, you probably wouldn't have bothered with me." Tan Polang understood Ye Ci's character very well. He smiled beautifully, "Actually, Sister Ye Ci, you have to think about it this way. In this world, everyone is important. You're not the only one who's the center of the world. The world won't stop spinning just because you're not there. That's why you're very ordinary. Ordinary people need help from others." As he spoke, he smiled, revealing his beautiful dimples, "Is that a big deal?"
Indeed, it wasn't a big deal.
Ye Ci suddenly felt enlightened. It was as though she had been enlightened. In the end, she was still too subjective. She was always too worried that others wouldn't be able to do this or that. She had to do everything herself to be at ease. Actually, that was the stupidest thing.
Bai Mo trusted her so much. Shouldn't she trust Bai Mo? Of course she should. She should trust him unconditionally. She felt an inexplicable sense of relief at this thought. And then, a smile bloomed on her face.
Tan Polang stared at Ye Ci's smile, and a question suddenly popped up in his mind, "I heard from Brother Mo that you've always had an undefeatable opponent in your heart. Who is it?"
Ye Ci glanced at Tan Polang, and did not hide it from him, "Fleeting Time."
Tan Polang could not help but stare at Ye Ci a few more times. But the look in his eyes was not something that Ye Ci could read. In truth, Tan Polang did not expect Ye Ci to reveal Fleeting Time's name so frankly. After all, according to Gongzi You's performance in the game, and Bai Mo's words, it seemed that he should not mention Fleeting Time in front of Ye Ci. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.
It was precisely because of this reason that before he asked this question just now, he had hesitated and considered it over and over again. However, he still couldn't suppress the curiosity in his heart and asked this question. He did not expect Ye Ci to be so calm.
It seems that the rumor of Ye Ci getting angry at the mention of Fleeting Time is not true after all. Tan Polang stared at Ye Ci with great interest. He suddenly wanted to know what the top player of the Western Continent was like in the eyes of the top players of the Eastern Continent. And so, he asked quietly, "Is Fleeting Time very good?"
Is Fleeting Time very good? This was a question that Ye Ci had never thought of. It was as if she had never thought of this question. Is he good? That was never her main concern. What she cared about was whether she could surpass Fleeting Time, or if she would always be at a disadvantage.
"I've never thought of this question." Ye Ci was troubled, "What do you mean by good?"
Tan Polang felt like vomiting blood. Is this how a God talks? What is the standard of good? How would I know what is the standard of good? No one has set such a standard, and it will never be set.
"Very good … Probably means that you can't beat him." Tan Polang scratched his head, and came up with this conclusion after a long while.
Ye Ci raised an eyebrow and snorted, "Then he's not good. I can beat him."
For some reason, Tan Polang did not believe Ye Ci's words. He stared at Ye Ci with narrowed eyes, and asked doubtfully, "Are you sure?"
"Of course. I've killed him before. Did he kill me?" Ye Ci rolled her eyes at Tan Polang's doubtful words. Of course, she did not mention the second half of her sentence, which was that it was purely a fluke …
"That's right. According to the World Gossip Group, he has never killed you before." This was a fact that could not be denied. However, only the heavens knew how much of a lie there was in gossip. Although Tan Polang went along with Ye Ci's words, he soon changed his mind, "That's not right, sister Ye Ci. If he can't beat you, why is he still the opponent that you can't surpass?"
"Ugh …" Ye Ci was at a loss for words. She stared at Tan Polang for a long time, and was at a loss for words. Then, Tan Polang noticed a faint blush on Ye Ci's fair cheeks. She let out a dry laugh, and said fiercely to Tan Polang, "Stupid kid, no one will think that you're a mute if you don't speak!"
"Oh, oh, oh." Tan Polang chuckled and continued to eat. "I know what you're talking about.
"Hey, hey, hey, what's with that expression? Do you think I'm lying to you? Do you think that I can't beat that loafer? Do you think that I'll lose to that bitch? " Ye Ci was already feeling guilty, and Tan Polang's words made her feel even more embarrassed. She glared at Tan Polang fiercely.
Was Ye Ci lying to him? Of course not. Besides, he was the one who admitted that he was defeated by Ye Ci, and it was confirmed by Absalom. Tan Polang did not suspect anything. He was just wondering how Ye Ci managed to defeat Fleeting Time. Fleeting Time had never mentioned the matter to Absalom, and Absalom was even more unaware of it.
That was why he had no choice but to ask Ye Ci if he wanted to know the secret.
"I didn't say anything, okay?" Tan Polang was amused by Ye Ci's barrage of questions. To be honest, Ye Ci was actually quite cute when she was trying to hide something.
"Then why did you say 'oh'?" Ye Ci picked up her bowl and took a big bite of her rice as she glared at Tan Polang.
Tan Polang stared at Ye Ci's lively expression, and suddenly felt that he could understand Fleeting Time's motive. Ye Ci rarely showed any signs of happiness. Her expression was always so indifferent, and it was so calm that it would cause despair to anyone who saw her. However, when she was angry, the light that burst out from her eyes and the expression that bloomed on her face was so dazzling that people couldn't take their eyes off her. Ye Ci at this moment did not seem so far away, but so close that it was as if he could reach out and touch her.
But is that the reason why he's teasing Gongzi You time and time again? I don't think so. Tan Polang narrowed his eyes. He was reminded of the last time he met Fleeting Time. Fleeting Time's evasive words, and the unnatural expression on his face. It was as if he was trying to hide something. If I'm not mistaken, what is Ye Ci's opinion of Fleeting Time? He really wanted to know.
"Fleeting Time is a top player in the Western Continent. He's the ideal husband for many girls. Why do you keep calling him a b * tch?" Tan Polang took a bite of his rice, "That's not good. A girl should be more reserved. How can you keep scolding him?"
"Some people are born to be b * tches." Ye Ci snorted. She could not help but recall what Fleeting Time had said to her the other day. She then thought of Glistening Moonlight's post, and the question she was asked by the customer service staff. She then thought of the prize she had won, and the fire in her heart began to burn.
She suddenly slammed her chopsticks on the table. The sound was so loud that the pork ribs that were about to reach Tan Polang's mouth fell out of his mouth and fell back into his bowl. Tan Polang stared at Ye Ci, and then at the pork ribs in his bowl, "You don't have to scare me like that even if you want to eat this …"
But before he could finish his sentence, Ye Ci's voice rang out like a machine gun, "What do you mean by a top tier player? What ideal husband? Fleeting Time is a b * tch through and through! He's good at playing, but does that mean he's a good person? Does being a top player mean that he's a good man? And you're telling me that he's the ideal husband for countless girls?! These people have never played a game before! They don't even know that the top players in the game are all perverted men in real life! "
"You're also a top player in the game …" Tan Polang tried his best to defend himself. According to Ye Ci, she was a perverted man, and she was a perverted woman. But how could he possibly drown out Ye Ci's voice? His argument was quickly drowned out by Ye Ci's hasty words. He could only sigh and stare at Ye Ci in silence.
"What's so great about being a top player in the game? That's just a game! Look at how many people in real life play games! Hmph! Someone like him dares to take advantage of me just because he's good at playing! I didn't even say anything, and he dares to take advantage of me! Look at what he's done! Look at what he's said! Look at what he's done! Is this what a good man would do? A man like him should be dragged out and drowned in a pig's cage! He should be beheaded in front of the public! "
Tan Polang gulped as he stared at Ye Ci. He wanted to refute her words, but he did not even dare to breathe loudly.
If Tan Polang did not know what was going on, he would have thought that Ye Ci was talking about a heinous villain. How could it be Fleeting Time? Besides, there were many people in the game right now. Who was not a down-to-earth person in real life? Ye Ci's attack was too broad. More importantly, Tan Polang began to feel sorry for Fleeting Time. Based on Ye Ci's anger, Fleeting Time would have a long way to go if he had any thoughts about Gongzi You.
A good man … Drowned in a pig's cage … Tan Polang could not help but laugh as he recalled Ye Ci's words. Oh Fleeting Time, just what kind of impression did you leave in Gongzi You's heart?
But even so, Tan Polang still wanted to correct Fleeting Time's reputation. After all, Ye Ci had labeled him as a scumbag. After all, Fleeting Time was still Tan Polang's idol. He was saddened by the fact that his idol was being defiled …
"You're being unfair. I don't think Fleeting Time has done anything wrong. You've only fought against each other a few times, and you've spoken to each other less than three times in the World Channel. I don't think he said anything that was out of line. It's just that there are too many gossips in the game, and they've misinterpreted his words. Don't you think it's a little unfair to put all the blame on Fleeting Time? "Tan Polang stared at Ye Ci's darkened face and began to speak up for Fleeting Time.
Oh Fleeting Time, brother Fleeting Time, if there comes a day where you fail, you must remember that I'm the cannon fodder that died before I could even begin my journey! Tan Polang was almost touched by his own words.
Ye Ci remained silent after hearing Tan Polang's words. She knew that Tan Polang was not wrong. There were many times when the entertainment industry made things up. But that did not mean that Fleeting Time was not at fault. If not for his ambiguous words, she would not have ended up in such a sorry state. All she wanted to do was to fight against this man and defeat him. It was such a simple and pure goal, but it had now become the biggest scandal in Fate.
Ye Ci was utterly humiliated!
"Besides, Fleeting Time has a clean background and a clean love life. He's a hardworking person. He's definitely a good young man. Sister Ye Ci, you shouldn't accuse him of something like this." Tan Polang continued his attempt to clear up Fleeting Time's image in Ye Ci's mind when Ye Ci remained silent.
Ye Ci narrowed her eyes at Tan Polang, "Tan Polang, why do I have a feeling that you know that guy?"
"Ugh!" Tan Polang was immediately silenced by Ye Ci's words. He stared at Ye Ci's darkened face and thought to himself, If I admit that I'm a player from the Western Continent, that I'm from the same guild as him, and that I know him, will I be able to live to see tomorrow's sunrise? He turned to look at the bright moon. Ah, the world is so beautiful, and life is so blissful. After weighing the pros and cons, Ye Ci decided that he was still more afraid of death. As for Fleeting Time … I'll just have to ask him to get lost …
"N-no …" Tan Polang smiled sheepishly, "I'm not allowed to play games because I'm in school. I can only read the gossip on the forums to satisfy my cravings. That's why I'm reading about it on the forums …"
"You're taking the gossip you saw on the forums seriously? Don't you know that the things on the forums are all fake? " Ye Ci was immediately reminded of Glistening Moonlight's post on the forums. Her heart was filled with anger.
"Yup, yup, yup. You're right, Ye Ci." There was no way Tan Polang would dare to say no now. He could only nod his head under the pressure of the government.
"Anyway! Don't speak up for that guy! "
"That's right, that's right. I won't say anything like that in the future." Tan Polang could only placate Ye Ci with a smile.
Ye Ci was no longer in the mood to eat. She ordered Tan Polang to take out the cherries from the fridge, and began stuffing them into her mouth as if they were an enemy that needed to be eliminated.
Tan Polang ate his meal carefully as he recalled the post from Glistening Moonlight a few days ago. He felt that it was a pity. If he was still in the Western Continent, he would've been able to get a lot of insider information from Absalom. But now, he could not even get a single word out of Ye Ci.
However, it was not easy to get rid of a person's thoughts. Take Tan Polang as an example. The more Ye Ci behaved like this, the more he wanted to know the authenticity of Glistening Moonlight's post. In the end, he could not hold it in any longer. He put aside his life and death, and put the gossip in the middle, and asked, "Sister Ye Ci, I have something to ask you. Can you not be angry?"
"Do I look like I have a bad temper?" Ye Ci raised one of her eyebrows and spoke in an unfriendly tone.
"Of course not." What a joke. How could he say yes now? Although in Tan Polang's eyes, Ye Ci was a complete mess, he could only go against his conscience and deny it.
"Then go ahead. There's nothing to be angry about in this world." Ye Ci nodded with a calm expression.
"Oh. Then I'll ask. Please don't get angry."
"Okay."
Tan Polang suddenly felt that he was a great man. He was even starting to admire himself for plucking the fur from the mouth of a tigress. He cleared his throat and asked with a trembling voice, "Sister Ye Ci … That day … That day … Did Fleeting Time … Did he … Did he … Did he …"
Tan Polang could not finish his sentence. Ye Ci, who was calmly staring at the moon, suddenly turned her head around and stared at him with a cold gaze. Tan Polang felt that it was time for him to claim his lunchbox after he expressed his thoughts under the immense pressure of the stares.
"Tan Polang, do you have a death wish?" Ye Ci's soft voice escaped from the corner of her lips. Her voice was as light as a feather, but at the same time, it was as heavy as Mount Tai. It could crush Tan Polang into a meat patty.
"I'm full. I'll go wash the dishes." Tan Polang immediately stood up and began to clear the table. Only an idiot would continue to stay in the dining hall at a time like this.
Ye Ci snorted at herself as she watched Tan Polang leave like a mouse that had just seen a cat. She could not help but recall what he had said to her that day. At that time, his breath blew on her face, warm and soft. He said, "Little Young Master, drink with me!"
Damn it! Why did Fate have to make the game so realistic? If it wasn't for the lack of micro senses in the original game, it would've felt like real life!
Damn it! Drink, my ass! Little Gongzi, my ass!
Ye Ci grabbed a cherry and stuffed it into her mouth, as if it was the only way to hide the shock she felt that day.
Bitch! Bitch!
"Sister Ye Ci, are you alright? Why is your face red?" Tan Polang was done washing the dishes and wiping the table. He could not help but be concerned when he saw Ye Ci's reddened face. Ye Ci's leg had yet to recover. If she were to fall sick again, it would affect her recovery.
"I'm fine! Carry me back to my room! "Ye Ci immediately placed the bowl of cherries on the table.
Tan Polang bent down and carried Ye Ci on his back. She was not heavy, or rather, she was very light. Tan Polang could not figure out how such a light body could contain so much energy. It was as if he only had the weight of a skeleton.
"You need to train more and eat more. You don't even have any strength. Bai Mo carried me when he walked." Ye Ci hugged Tan Polang's shoulder. She felt that the child was a little thin, but she was too embarrassed to express her concern. She could only snort in response.
"But I'm still underage. Fleeting Time will be able to carry you away if he's here." Tan Polang mumbled to himself, "But I'm still underage. Fleeting Time will be able to carry you away too."
"What did you say?" Tan Polang's voice was not loud, and Ye Ci did not understand what he said, but she could vaguely make out the words' Fleeting Time '…
"It's nothing. Go to sleep." Tan Polang did not have the courage to repeat himself. He placed Ye Ci on the bed and left her room, closing the door behind him. Tan Polang stretched his back and was about to return to his room when he passed by Ye Nantian and Zuo Xiaolan's room. Their door creaked open, and Zuo Xiaolan's face was pressed against the door. She whispered to Tan Polang, "Hey, Polang. Come here. Come here."
Tan Polang's footsteps were extremely light, and it was already late at night. He was startled when he heard the soft voice. He staggered and leaned against the wall. He clutched at his chest and whispered to Zuo Xiaolan, "Mother, you scared me to death!"
Zuo Xiaolan was a little embarrassed. She chuckled and whispered, "Polang, keep your voice down. Come here, come to godmother."
Tan Polang was puzzled by Zuo Xiaolan's secretive behavior, and entered their room. Zuo Xiaolan closed the door as soon as he entered the room. She then pulled Tan Polang to sit on the bed with a sneaky look on her face, "Polang, what were you and Little Ci talking about outside just now?"
"Nothing much." Tan Polang looked at Zuo Xiaolan, and then at Ye Nantian, who was also filled with curiosity. He scratched his head, not knowing what they were talking about.
"What do you mean? I clearly heard what you were talking about. Little Ci even said something about being drowned in a pig cage … "Zuo Xiaolan refused to believe Tan Polang's words.
"That's right, that's right. I also heard something about durian." Ye Nantian was also curious, "Are you guys craving durian?"
"No, godfather, it's not like that …" Tan Polang felt that the Heavens were trying to kill him.
"Then what is it? What is it? "Zuo Xiaolan and Ye Nantian asked at the same time.
Tan Polang let out a long sigh. Since things had already come to this point, there was nothing he could do about it. "Alright, alright, stop asking. I'll tell you everything." "Alright, alright," said Tan Polang.
Then, the three of them sat on the edge of the bed and recounted everything that had happened in detail.
Tan Polang did not forget to remind the two of them, "You must keep this a secret, or else …" he raised his hand and drew a line across his neck, "I'll be killed by sister Ye Ci."
"Oh no, of course not. I know my daughter …" Zuo Xiaolan giggled. She paused for a moment before nodding at Tan Polang's solemn expression, "Alright, we'll keep it a secret."
"Then I'll be leaving. Remember this!" Tan Polang did not want to stay in the room any longer. Seeing that the matter was settled, he immediately got up and was about to leave. If Ye Ci were to find out about this, he would not have to wait until tomorrow.
Tan Polang left the room timidly. After making sure that everyone was asleep, he snuck back into his room.
"Aiyo, Little Ci is about to find a boyfriend. That's fast." Zuo Xiaolan sighed.
Ye Nantian ignored Zuo Xiaolan and continued reading his book.
"Aiya, what do you think he looks like? If it wasn't for Polang's help, he would've come to our house for a meal! "Zuo Xiaolan said anxiously.
Ye Nantian rolled his eyes when he heard Zuo Xiaolan's words, "You are thinking too far ahead. Nothing is set in stone yet. It's just a rumor. How can there be so many things to deal with? We'll talk about it when Little Ci brings it up to me. "
"You're right." Zuo Xiaolan agreed with Ye Nantian's words, "But we can take a look at this Fleeting Time in the game …"
"He's a player from the Western Continent. He won't be able to come here." Ye Nantian closed his book and lay on his bed, "Don't think too much about it. Go to sleep. I still have to buy materials and practice my Cooking skills tomorrow."
Zuo Xiaolan wanted to say something as she stared at Ye Nantian's back, but she decided against it in the end.
Silence reigned. No one could sleep that night.
Bai Mo left early in the morning the next day. Ye Ci could not send him off due to her leg injury. She could only bid him farewell at home.
After listening to Tan Polang's advice the night before, Ye Ci had thought a lot about it. Since she had been reborn, she would try her best to avoid the sad memories from happening again. After all, her life would only get better, and she would not think about other things.
Although Ye Ci was still Ye Ci, her past life was her past life, and this life would always be this life.
Ye Ci decided that she would not live with the mistakes of her past life in this life. In this life, every day was brand new, and every day was worth grasping.
"Bai Mo, you can do it." She hugged Bai Mo as she stood at the door. "Bai Mo, good luck."
Bai Mo hugged Ye Ci tightly and took in a deep breath. His smile was as bright as the sun outside the window, "Little Ci, good luck to you too!"
Yes, good luck to all of you! (To be continued.) If you like this novel, you're welcome to vote for it at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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