Mini World Game Console

"The so-called strength is about enjoying every dish that Destiny has prepared for you."

Ren Suo suddenly recalled this quote from a story collection. Though it was similar to platitudes like 'The most important thing in life is to be happy,' it was quite fitting for his current situation—Destiny had come to him, bringing meals.

Calm down, Ren Suo. You're standing straight with integrity and a pure heart; there's nothing to be afraid of!

Don't be afraid; it's just one person!

At that moment, Qiao Muyi, having finished her bath, pushed open the bathroom door—

"Wait a second!" Ren Suo hung up the phone immediately.

"Hm?" Qiao Muyi turned to look at him, puzzled.

She was wearing Ren Suo's shirt and capris. Ren Suo himself had a normal figure. Since Qiao Muyi was slightly shorter, the clothes naturally looked a bit large on her and didn't accentuate her figure. However, her cheeks were red and rosy, like a ripe apple.

However, Ren Suo had not provided any underwear.

Qiao Muyi mentioned that her Awakened Spell Meridians were in a special state and she couldn't continue wearing wet clothes, lest it cause unnecessary effects.

With the rain being so heavy, did it wet her... Did she change them...

Continuing this line of thought is a bit dangerous. Ren Suo proactively walked over and pointed at his phone. "Dong Chengling just called me."

Qiao Muyi perked up. "What did she say? Is she in Lianjiang?"

"Yes."

Qiao Muyi breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Where is she now? I came to find you because I couldn't contact her. I have something I need to tell her—"

"That's great then. She's right outside, about to come in."

Ren Suo pointed at the front door and smiled lightly. "So, I'll just—"

"Wait."

Qiao Muyi grabbed Ren Suo's right hand, her expression serious. "Did you... just hang up on Dong Chengling?"

"Hm? Yeah," Ren Suo confirmed.

"Why?" Qiao Muyi asked.

"No real reason... I just felt I should explain things to you first before letting her in," Ren Suo said. "After all, you borrowed my shower..."

Qiao Muyi's lips twitched. "How am I supposed to explain things if you hung up? If she sees me here, in this world, wearing your clothes in your house, won't she suspect an improper relationship between us?"

"We can just explain it..." Ren Suo said lamely.

Qiao Muyi pressed her forehead. "So why did you hang up? If you hadn't, we could still explain. Now that you've hung up, it looks like we're trying to coordinate our stories."

"It's not that complicated, is it?" Ren Suo ventured.

Qiao Muyi sighed, her legs gave way, and she almost collapsed into Ren Suo. Thankfully, he quickly steadied her.

"Listen, I can't move in my current state, and with the rain outside being so heavy, I might need to stay at your place for a while."

Ren Suo held Qiao Muyi's hands, feeling her body seemed very warm. "Are you running a fever? Do you need Healing? We could go to the campus clinic for a fever-reducing shot—"

"No, this might be... an issue with my Awakening," Qiao Muyi said, grabbing Ren Suo's shoulders. She brought her mouth close to his ear, seeming to struggle with each word. "I've held on until now, but I can't last much longer..."

Ren Suo felt his earlobe tingle, but he dared not turn his face—too close.

"Data Stream!"

Ren Suo quickly scanned Qiao Muyi's data. Hmm, Second Turn 08%, height, weight, upper bust... Ignore, ignore.

The only anomaly Ren Suo found from the Data Stream was this: 'In a special state.' Exactly the same as Gu Yueyan's.

"Since Dong Chengling has returned, I don't want to add any drama. Besides, I came here on behalf of the Tactical Bureau, hoping she would return. I don't want her to get strange ideas because of me, leading to unnecessary anger and misunderstandings that might cause her to leave Lianjiang."

Ren Suo said, "I'll explain it well—"

"Ren Suo, I'm not relying on your emotional intelligence, nor do I want to explain that women, just like men, can be unreasonable too."

"Therefore, it's best to avoid unnecessary complications. As long as Dong Chengling doesn't find out I'm here before she leaves, everything will be fine."

Qiao Muyi asked, "Do you have a guest room? Help me in..."

Ren Suo directly opened the door to the guest room for her to peek inside—a whole family of cockroaches lay on the floor, as if welcoming the new guest.

"...Then help me into your bedroom. Close the door properly..."

DING-DONG.

The doorbell rang, causing both Ren Suo and Qiao Muyi to startle, a subtle ripple going through their hearts.

Qiao Muyi couldn't help but laugh. "Haha, it's as if we really did something to betray her... To be safe, go hide my clothes in the bathroom first. Find a box inside the Black Body Armor; there's Stone Heart Cotton in it."

"As long as the Stone Heart Cotton is against the skin, it can shield the Spiritual Energy fluctuations produced by a Cultivator's Qi Cyclone. It can even make one's heartbeat and breathing nearly undetectable. It's very useful for disguise and stealth. That way, even if Dong Chengling is in the living room, she won't sense my Qi Cyclone. Thankfully, the Tactical Bureau issued this equipment."

Ren Suo was surprised. "They didn't have this kind of thing when I was at the Tactical Bureau."

"You've been gone for over a month; times have certainly changed... I can't walk anymore. Hurry up; Dong Chengling must be getting impatient!"

Ren Suo quickly went into the bathroom to get Qiao Muyi's clothes. He immediately spotted a black lace bra peeking out—she had changed out of her wet underwear too.

Inside the Black Body Armor was a small square box. Ren Suo opened it and saw several pill-sized pieces of black cotton.

He lightly touched one with his fingertip, and the cotton stuck to his finger. It was quite adhesive.

An idea struck Ren Suo. He took out two pieces of Stone Heart Cotton. Then, looking at the bundle of Qiao Muyi's clothes, he thought that if Dong Chengling went to the bathroom, they would definitely be discovered.

He had planned to simply stuff it into the washing machine, but Ren Suo didn't have a laundry basket, so his dirty clothes had already been having a two- or three-day party in the machine...

After a moment of thought, he still carried the bundle of clothes out, and under Qiao Muyi's puzzled gaze, he said, "I'll put away your clothes first."

Ren Suo walked into the bedroom and casually placed Qiao Muyi's clothes into a cardboard box under the computer desk—fortunately, he hadn't thrown away the box his branded desktop computer came in.

Then he crouched down, saw that Gu Yueyan still hadn't woken up, and stuck a piece of Stone Heart Cotton on the back of her hand.

If I had this kind of move in the games, why would I need to load saving files... Ren Suo mumbled to himself as he walked out and gave a piece of Stone Heart Cotton to Qiao Muyi.

By now, Qiao Muyi's eyelids were fluttering, and she was leaning against the wall just to stay upright. Her legs had already given out, and she was kneeling on the ground.

"I can't walk anymore." Qiao Muyi stretched out her hand to Ren Suo, her cheeks flushed crimson.

Without hesitation, Ren Suo directly carried Qiao Muyi into the bedroom and gently placed her on the bed. He glanced under the bed. In Qiao Muyi's condition, she probably doesn't have the energy to rummage through things, right?

"Hurry up. Don't blow our cover." Yet at that moment, Qiao Muyi was squinting, a mischievous smile on her lips.

"Haha, this sneaky feeling... is really too much fun..."

Ren Suo sighed with relief, closed the bedroom door, composed his expression, and finally opened the door to his home.

Before turning the doorknob, his mind was filled with one thought: How can I get Dong Chengling to leave quickly?

However, once he opened the door, that thought quietly dissipated.

"...Long time no see, right?"

Dong Chengling was the only visitor that evening who hadn't been caught in the rain. Her left hand carried a bag, and her right hand leaned on a large black umbrella. She greeted Ren Suo with a tranquil smile, showing no frustration or anger from the wait.

But she had changed from her usual jeans and plain top. She was now wearing a very ordinary pure white pleated skirt and had swapped her flat shoes for thick-soled platform sandals. Her short hair had also grown longer and was tied into a swaying ponytail.

After changing her attire, Dong Chengling exuded the warm Affinity of a girl-next-door.

This dramatic change in her style, a stark contrast to her usual look, made Ren Suo gawk.

Of course, the most important reason was that Dong Chengling once again exuded that irresistible allure—

She had a Key again!

Being stared at so intensely by Ren Suo, Dong Chengling felt a bit embarrassed but still mustered the Courage to show a Smiley Face. "Do I look good?"

Ren Suo gave a thumbs up and asked, "Why did you suddenly change your style of dressing?"

"Because I noticed you couldn't take your eyes off the Nine-Tailed Fox," Dong Chengling said, tilting her head. "That's when I thought... I should put in a little more effort."