Ye Ci suddenly felt awkward around Yi Qingchen, probably due to the fact that they were not in the game. She was not Gongzi You, nor was she a god in the Eastern Continent, nor was she the first Dark Player. She was Ye Ci, but he was still Fleeting Time.
Ye Ci sat under a parasol at the side of the pedestrian street as the waiter served her a glass of iced milk. She took a sip of the milk and tilted her head to look at the huge screen across the street. Fate was being broadcasted on the screen. Ye Ci wondered how much money Glory had spent to reserve such a slot in such a crowded downtown area to promote Fate. It was an extravagant act that would make anyone envious and jealous. At this very moment, the battle between Fleeting Time and Lethal Poison was being broadcasted on the big screen.
Yi Qingchen looked at the side of her face. Her thick black hair was tied up in a ponytail that flowed down her back like a waterfall. It landed on her light green dress and accentuated her fair skin. She rested her chin on her hand and turned her head to look at the screen. Her cheeks were flushed red from the hot air, and a few strands of hair fell onto her face. Fleeting Time's heart itched. He wanted nothing more than to brush those strands of hair away and caress her fair skin with his fingers.
Ye Ci felt awkward under Yi Qingchen's intense gaze. She sneaked a glance at Fleeting Time, and quickly averted her gaze from the screen. Ye Ci was feeling thirsty. She grabbed the glass of iced milk on the table and took another sip. Why is it so hot today?
Fate's 4th anniversary event had attracted a lot of attention. Other than the players invited by the officials from all over the country, there were also players from S City and the surrounding provinces who had volunteered to attend the event. It was only natural that the pedestrian street closest to the Fate HQ was packed with players. Gasps of surprise could be heard from the crowd as they stared intently at the screen. They were all in awe of the unforgettable visual experience of a top player like Fleeting Time.
Fleeting Time's gaze never left Ye Ci, but Ye Ci could not take her eyes off Fleeting Time, "You're here early. Have you met Lethal Poison and the others?" Fleeting Time's gaze was fixed on Ye Ci, but Ye Ci could not take it anymore. She gulped down the entire cup of beef brisket, "You're early. Have you seen Lethal Poison and the others?"
Yi Qingchen did not avert his gaze. He merely responded with a soft grunt. Ye Ci lowered her head and said in a low voice, "Can you not stare at me like that?"
"Alright." Yi Qingchen was an easy person to talk to. He immediately looked around him before returning his gaze back to Ye Ci.
Ye Ci had just let out a sigh of relief when Yi Qingchen's gaze landed on her, she felt even more awkward, "What are you doing? Why are you looking at me again?"
"You don't look good anywhere else." The corners of Fleeting Time's lips curled up, and his eyes glowed. His voice was low, and it was as sweet as honey, filling the entire street with its sweetness.
Ye Ci's face turned even redder. She pursed her lips and turned her gaze back to the screen. Fleeting Time noticed that her ears had turned as red as a cooked prawn. It was as if a small hand had reached into his heart and caressed it gently. It was an indescribable feeling of comfort.
After spending the entire day with Yi Qingchen, the awkwardness from the morning seemed to have disappeared. Ye Ci was a woman of few words, but she was able to share the same opinion as Yi Qingchen. They could even discuss the most trivial matters for a long time. The two only returned to the hotel when the sun was setting. Fang ShuShu's voice could be heard as soon as they entered the hotel, "She's here! I knew she wouldn't miss dinner! Look, look! She's back! "
Ye Ci looked towards the direction of the voice and saw Fang ShuShu waving at her with Qin Churuo standing beside her.
The only guilds invited to the tournament were Wolf Pack, Tang Dynasty, and World Conqueror. Up Everyday was not among the top 3 guilds despite their rapid growth. However, UP Everyday's players, such as Bai Mo, Jelly, Timely Rain, Golden Man, Pea Cake, Purity Essence, and many others, were invited to the tournament. Due to the close relationship between UP Everyday and World Conqueror, the invited players were now standing together with the members of World Conqueror. Everyone was talking about Gongzi You when Fang ShuShu announced that Gongzi You had returned. Everyone turned their heads towards the entrance and saw Yi Qingchen and Ye Ci walking into the hotel.
Of course, the most eye-catching thing was Yi Qingchen's claw on Ye Ci's wrist. In that instant, everyone seemed to have realized something. Everyone's lips curled into a suggestive smile. Qin Churuo, on the other hand, was stunned. He stared at Ye Ci from head to toe, then up and down a few times before exclaiming, "Ye Ci! You're Gongzi You! "
Ye Ci raised an eyebrow and turned towards Fang ShuShu. Fang ShuShu's face was filled with glee, as if the word "praise me" was written all over her face. Ye Ci could not help but laugh at Qin Churuo, "That's right, Senior Qin. It seems that your wife's a tight-lipped person."
"Of course! Who do you think I am? I won't say a word even if you beat me to death!" The crowd burst into laughter. But when they saw Yi Qingchen standing beside Ye Ci, some of them tried to greet him, "Fleeting Time?"
Yi Qingchen was still smiling, as though he wasn't surprised to be recognized. He greeted them with a smile and was very amiable. After a while, he got along well with the group. Everyone felt that the Almighty wasn't as distant as he was in the game, so they were in a good mood. It was a pity that Bai Mo was caught by his parents and was unable to attend the event. The players who attended the event Up Everyday were left with a tinge of regret.
During dinner, he was dragged back to Genesis despite his reluctance. Jelly, who was sitting beside Ye Ci, asked Ye Ci, "Hey Gongzi, when are you going to treat us to wedding candies?"
Jelly had always been straightforward with his words. Ye Ci was prepared for it, but there were times when it was hard to accept. And that was why Ye Ci choked on her words when Jelly asked the question. After a series of coughs, the conversation at the table drifted away from the topic of the future of Fate. It was now about the gossip between Ye Ci and Fleeting Time.
Wang Jiangnan was the representative of Fate when he proposed a toast to the players who attended the event. Of course, he was forced to drink to Ye Ci's table. His face was already red when he arrived at the table where Ye Ci and the others were seated. Thankfully, the wine he drank was not white. If it was white, Wang Jiangnan would have been lying on the ground by now. Holding a glass of red wine, he stood shakily by the table and said a lot of things. He was tongue-tied, but no one minded. Wang Jiangnan was young and did not put on airs. The players were fond of him, especially because of his good looks. Many single female players were already flirting with him, making him feel even more embarrassed.
Ye Ci raised her glass and looked at Wang Jiangnan. She was suddenly reminded of the first time she met him four years ago. Back then, he was just an insignificant developer who stubbornly pursued his dreams. But what about now? He was now the chief developer of Fate. Time flashed by in the blink of an eye.
Wang Jiangnan said a lot of things, both in public and in private. He was getting a little emotional. They even pulled out a chair for him, and he sat down. After chatting for a while, he finally turned to Ye Ci with his glass in hand. His face was flushed under the light, but it made him look even more handsome, with his red lips and white teeth. His eyes were filled with inexplicable emotions. He smiled at Ye Ci. For some reason, Ye Ci felt that the smile was a little forced. He said, "Ye Ci, Gongzi You …" He could only say those two names before he stopped. His throat tightened. It was as if he could not say anything else.
Ye Ci looked at him. Her gaze was soft, and so was her smile.
Wang Jiangnan looked at the smile and sniffed. He wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn't say anything. He just wiped his face and said, "I won't say anything. I won't say anything. Thank you, really."
"Wang Jiangnan, you've done well." Ye Ci raised her glass and clinked it with Wang Jiangnan's. She looked at Wang Jiangnan and felt as if she was looking at her own journey. She suddenly felt a little emotional. She wished Wang Jiangnan well, but only she could understand the words. She looked at Wang Jiangnan with sparkling eyes.
Wang Jiangnan felt his throat tighten. He nodded again and again. He raised his hand and clinked it with Ye Ci's glass again. He raised his head, downed the wine in the glass, and stood up. He stopped for a moment and looked up. He saw someone looking at him from afar. That person's gaze was dark and insistent. It landed on the girl beside him. He sniffed. Forget it. Some things are better left unsaid. It's not good to talk about them. That was what he thought, but he was unwilling to give up. His hands were heavy, so heavy that he could not lift them. But he still lifted them. He placed them on Ye Ci's shoulders and patted them again and again.
Ye Ci looked up at him and saw Wang Jiangnan lowering his head. His eyes seemed to be misty. It was hard to tell what he was thinking. He pursed his lips and finally said, "Ye Ci, you have to be good." 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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