Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King

"Does she look like Wang Dong?"

Meng Hongchen tilted her head and thought for a moment. Using Wang Dong's appearance as a base and envisioning it from a feminine perspective—after careful consideration, Meng Hongchen was startled. If Wang Dong's sister truly resembled him, she would undoubtedly be a stunning beauty. After all, Wang Dong himself was undeniably handsome, his looks almost rivaling Su Yu's. If Wang Dong were a girl, the entire school of boys might go crazy. One could only imagine how gorgeous Wang Dong's twin sister might be.

Meng Hongchen felt a heavy pressure settling in her heart. She unconsciously tightened her grip on Su Yu's hand, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of concealed unease. She looked at Su Yu with a mixture of insecurity and fear, saying, "Yu, if one day Wang Dong brings his sister here… you… you won't stop liking me, will you? I know I'm not that beautiful, but I truly like you. Please… don't abandon me, okay?"

Meng Hongchen looked like a pitiful little animal afraid of being abandoned. Love is like that: the one in the weaker position tends to overthink and worry. Between Meng Hongchen and Su Yu, Meng Hongchen was naturally the one at a disadvantage. She liked Su Yu too much; the more she liked him, the more humble she became. She had once been a confident, lively, and cheerful girl. But ever since falling for Su Yu, she had turned into a gentle, sweet, and ladylike figure. Now that their relationship was finally confirmed, she thought she could breathe a sigh of relief. Yet the sudden news of Wang Dong's sister only made her more sensitive. She was genuinely afraid that Su Yu would leave her for Wang Dong's sister.

This was Meng Hongchen—a girl who would completely immerse herself in love once she fell. Seeing Meng Hongchen spiraling into worry, Su Yu's eyes flashed with tenderness. Meng Hongchen might not be as breathtaking as Wang Dong'er or Snow Empress, but her genuine, pure feelings, devoid of any scheming or pretense, were what truly touched Su Yu. It was her sincerity that broke through Su Yu's defenses. The last person to achieve that had been Di Mingli.

Su Yu lifted his hand and gently cupped Meng Hongchen's face, his gaze soft and full of warmth.

"Meng'er, you need to be more confident. You're an outstanding girl in your own right, and you're beautiful in your way. Your kindness, your grace—everything about you moves me."

"Besides, since I've chosen you, I'll love you forever. Have you forgotten the promise I made to the hall master? I could never abandon you—unless you were the one to leave me first."

"I… I could never leave you," Meng Hongchen stammered, her heart racing in panic as she hurried to explain.

"I… I won't leave you."

"Alright, alright, I know," Su Yu quickly interjected, soothing her. He gazed at her with deep affection, his tone gentle.

"I know."

Sensing the emotion in Su Yu's eyes, Meng Hongchen finally calmed down. Su Yu leaned down slightly and kissed her forehead softly.

"No matter what happens, you'll always be my one and only Meng'er."

His eyes were filled with love, his voice impossibly tender. Meng Hongchen gazed at Su Yu, lost in his affection. As they gazed into each other's eyes, Meng Hongchen leaned in slowly, her lips brushing against Su Yu's in a tender kiss.

...

Third-Year Dormitory Area

Su Yu walked with one hand in his pocket, whistling a tune, his face glowing with happiness. Love had a way of brightening one's mood. Not long ago, he had experienced the sweetness of Meng'er, leaving him in high spirits. To be honest, it was the first proper kiss Su Yu had shared since his transmigration. The one with Gu Yuena had been far too abrupt, with no real emotions involved. At that time, Su Yu had been forced to act deeply in love just to avoid getting betrayed. Frankly, even he found his performance a bit nauseating—nine parts acting, one part genuine—that one part was purely his attraction to Gu Yuena's beauty. There was no denying it—Gu Yuena was alluring. Even without an emotional connection, Su Yu wouldn't mind kissing her again. Of course, that desire was purely physical. Gu Yuena, as a goddess-level figure, was undeniably tempting. To claim otherwise would be a lie.

But things were different with Meng Hongchen. Meng Hongchen might not be as stunning as Gu Yuena, but she was genuine—a sweet, obedient, graceful girl who only had eyes for him—who could say no to that? Su Yu certainly couldn't. Hurting such a girl would truly be unforgivable. Kissing Meng Hongchen felt natural, as though it was meant to be. For the first time, Su Yu genuinely felt the sweetness of love—something Gu Yuena, at this point, couldn't provide.

Humming softly, Su Yu quickly ascended to the third floor. With a few strides, he reached his dormitory door. Pushing open the slightly ajar door, he walked in. The room was dark. Wang Dong'er sat in her chair, arms crossed, unmoving. Su Yu casually flipped on the light, his gaze sweeping over Wang Dong'er, who wore an annoyed expression.

"Why are you sitting in the dark?"

Su Yu asked casually.

"Where were you today?"

Wang Dong'er demanded loudly.

"Do you even need to ask? You already know," Su Yu chuckled.

"You went on another date with Meng Hongchen?"

Wang Dong'er frowned, rising from her seat and walking toward Su Yu. Sniffing him closely, Wang Dong'er's expression darkened.

"You smell like a girl. So, it's true—you've been fooling around with Meng Hongchen."

"What do you mean by 'fooling around'? We're in a perfectly normal relationship—nothing shady about it."

"Hmph, 'normal,' huh? While you're off enjoying yourself, what about my sister?"

Wang Dong'er huffed, clearly displeased.

"I've told you—it'll all work out. Don't worry, I won't let anyone down," Su Yu assured confidently.

"Ugh, dream on! You're such a shameless flirt. My sister would never share a husband with anyone. Give up on that idea!"

At this, Wang Dong'er snapped, pointing at Su Yu and launching into a tirade. Her words poured out like a rapid-fire machine gun, venting all the frustration she'd been bottling up. Recently, Su Yu had been spending all his time with Meng Hongchen, leaving Wang Dong'er seething with resentment. Finally, the dam burst.

Su Yu stood there calmly, letting Wang Dong'er rant without a care. No matter what Wang Dong'er said, it wouldn't change Su Yu's mind in the slightest. Sharing a big bed with everyone—doesn't that sound delightful? Being overly romantic and pure? Isn't that just asking for trouble? In his original world, Su Yu couldn't have a harem because the conditions didn't allow it. Now that the conditions were right, nothing could stop him from embracing both sides. Su Yu declared it himself: "Making choices is too troublesome. The adult way is to want everything."

What? He's not an adult yet? No problem. Mentally, he's long grown up. Wang Dong'er ranted for a good quarter of an hour before finally stopping. Su Yu handed her a cup of tea just in time and said, "Have some water. You can keep scolding me after you drink."

"You!"

Wang Dong'er was furious. No matter how much she scolded, Su Yu remained unmoved. This helplessness frustrated her the most. She had tried her best, but she couldn't change Su Yu's mind.

"I went out shopping with Meng today and brought back a little gift for you."

"I don't want it."

Wang Dong'er turned his head away in a huff.

"Fine, then I'll give it to someone else another day," Su Yu said with a shrug.

"You!"

Wang Dong'er spun back around, her pale blue eyes glistening with tears. "Su Yu, why do you always bully me? You're so mean to me."

The more Wang Dong'er thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. A single tear finally fell. Spending every day with Meng was bad enough, but Su Yu still constantly poked at her. She was so angry he could hardly think straight.

"Sigh, crying again. You're a boy—can't you be a little tougher?"

Su Yu sighed and handed her a tissue.

"I don't care! I like crying. What are you going to do about it?"

Wang Dong'er pouted, expressing her frustration.

"Suit yourself. But if you keep crying every day, I might just move out of the dorm."

"Meng'er already complaining she doesn't get enough time with me anyway."

This single sentence stunned Wang Dong'er, and all her grievances instantly dissipated. Her face went pale as he stammered, "You... you're going to move out of the dorm?"

At that moment, Wang Dong'er felt like the sky was falling, and she could hardly stand straight. Despite all their daily squabbles, if Su Yu left, she wouldn't know what to do. After a year together, she had grown deeply dependent on Su Yu—emotionally and otherwise. If Su Yu truly moved out, Wang Dong'er might break down.

"I don't plan to, at least not for now. But if you keep crying and throwing tantrums, it's annoying, you know?"

Su Yu intentionally "scared" Wang Dong'er, making the situation sound dire.

"All I want is to have a few more girlfriends. What's the big deal? Why do you have to make such a fuss every single day?"

Su Yu righteously criticized her.

Wang Dong'er was dumbfounded. Wait, how is this my fault now?

"But isn't love supposed to be one-on-one?"

Wang Dong'er couldn't help but argue.

"Says who?"

"My heart has shattered into many pieces, and each piece loves someone different. Isn't that okay?"

"Can you say that's not love?"

Su Yu spewed his nonsense with utmost sincerity.

"This… Is this love?"

Wang Dong'er murmured, dazed.

"Of course it is. Having multiple girlfriends is like having ten fingers—each one is indispensable."

"If any finger were severed, it would be excruciating. Isn't that love?"

Su Yu activated his persuasion skills, spewing nonsense with eloquent flair.

Wang Dong'er was completely confused. Can it work like this?

"But…"

"But…"

Wang Dong'er stammered, at a loss for words. Su Yu had completely derailed her train of thought.

"Enough with the 'buts.' Bring your sister to meet me next time, and I'll take her in as well. Don't worry, I'll treat her well. I won't let her down."

Su Yu patted Wang Dong'er on the shoulder with a mischievous smile.

Wang Dong'er was utterly disoriented. Should she reveal her true identity to Su Yu? But if she didn't, would Su Yu get upset? Wang Dong'er was in complete turmoil. Su Yu's lips curled into a faint smile as he casually sat back down. Wang Dong'er—how amusing. Got her in the palm of my hand. Picking up a soul tool manual, Su Yu leisurely flipped through its pages. He was just one step away from becoming a Level Five Soul Engineer. With a bit more study, he would soon reach his goal.

...

The Next Morning

Su Yu woke up from his meditation.

 "System, log in."

[Ding! Check-in complete. Congratulations to the host for completing the monthly check-in and earning the monthly reward.]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Misfortune Card.]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Confusion Card.]

[Misfortune Card: Choose a target to apply this card to. The target will experience constant misfortune for 48 hours. They won't be able to accomplish what they desire, and accidents will occur frequently, but they won't cause fatal harm. (Note: Only effective on beings below god level.)]

[Confusion Card: Choose a target to apply this card to. The target will often feel distracted and irritable, making it easier to have accidents during cultivation. (Note: Only effective on beings below god level.)]

"Uh… this…"

Looking at the new monthly rewards, Su Yu was momentarily stunned. "Another set of these sneaky cards? They're kind of mean, but… I like them."

A sly smile appeared on Su Yu's face. Last time, he used the Targeted Shock Card to give a certain god king a shock therapy session. And now there's a new batch? But these seem less powerful than last time. Last time, it even affected gods. This time, it's limited to beings below god level.

"Who should I use these on?"

Su Yu didn't bother hiding his thoughts. These two cards weren't as impactful as the Targeted Shock Card. At most, they were just for messing with people. Although… luck might play a role. Who knows, someone might have a disastrous cultivation accident?

"Hmm… So who should I pick?"

After pondering for a while, Su Yu decided. If it were effective against gods, he would've used it on a certain god king immediately. But since it wasn't, he chose from among the people at Shrek Academy.

"Xu Sanshi? Zhou Yi?"

"No, those two are too insignificant. They don't deserve this kind of attention."

"Xuan Zi?"

"Hmm, that works. Even though he lost an arm to Bear Lord and his strength dropped to Rank 94…"

"Still, one punishment isn't enough for bullying my Ming Li. He needs another round."

"Anyone else who's annoying?"

Su Yu racked his brain, searching for other irritating characters in Shrek. "Oh, right. Yan Shaozhe. That guy is pretty annoying too."

"Let's go with them."

Su Yu's eyes lit up.

"Use the Misfortune Card on Yan Shaozhe and the Confusion Card on Xuanzi."

As soon as he spoke, both cards shattered into light particles and disappeared. At the same time, chaos erupted within Shrek Academy.