NOVEL NEXT In the afternoon, Ji Yunting logs out since Ah Zhao urges him to do so, saying that it’s time for him to have a proper meal.
He hates to leave her but feels happy that she cares about him, so he logs out and returns to reality.
He’s a good cook. With food bought this morning in the fridge, it’s easy for him to make a meal.
However, his phone rings again.
As soon as he learns it’s his mum, he knows it’s probably about the blind date.
“Hello? Mum, I want to tell you I have someone that I like.” He pauses as his mum keeps talking: “I’ve heard she has been hit by a drunk driver, quite serious too. She has been sent to ICU and hasn’t woken up.”
Hanging up, now that he knows he doesn’t have to attend the blind date on Saturday anymore but his heart is heavy.
Though he doesn’t know that girl, he feels sorry for her for being struck down with such an unfortunate accident.
He doesn’t feel like eating and logs on the game after a few bites.
“Why are you back so soon? Didn’t I tell you to have a walk or go to the gym after the meal?”
Ah Zhao looks at Ji Yunting disapprovingly. She thinks it’s very important to care for one’s health.
Ji Yunting takes her in his arms and tells her what just happened.
“Sometimes, humans can be very vulnerable. Affairs of the world change constantly.”
He holds her tight and says: “Therefore, I’ll treasure every second that I’m with you, Ah Zhao.”
Though she feels a little uncomfortable because of the tight hug, she doesn’t say anything and pats him on the arms.
“It’s going to be alright. Let’s pray for her. I hope she’ll wake up soon.”
“Mm.”
However, it seems God hasn’t heard their prayers.
Two days later, Ji Yunting hears from his mum that the girl lives but lives in her sleep.
The doctors aren’t sure whether she is going to wake up or not.
Maybe someday a miracle will happen to her or she is going to remain unconscious for the rest of her life.
Talking of that, his mum can’t hide the regret in her tone.
That girl’s family has been on good terms with Ji Family for a long time. Ji Yunting’s mum likes her a lot which is why she wanted to introduce her to her son.
Ji Yunting does feel sorry for that girl but that’s all.
After that, he mostly stays in the game.
However, now he is interested in this game for a different reason than he was before.
In the past, he enjoyed playing instances, upgrading, collecting gears and forging legendary weapons; now he simply wants to stay with Ah Zhao.
He won’t feel boring even if the two of them sit under a tree admiring the scenery together.
It’s just that Ah Zhao is indeed watching the scenery while Ji Yunting is watching the girl who is watching the scenery.
To him, she is the most beautiful scenery of the world.
“The All Server Competition is coming.” Ah Zhao suddenly says.
Ji Yunting isn’t very enthusiastic about it: “Oh.”
She is a little unhappy about his indifferent reaction. “Are you sure you are not going to enter for it?”
He’s not very sure about it. “Perhaps?”
Such a competition takes a lot of time. It will take away the time he could spend with Ah Zhao.
Ah Zhao is very interested and talks a lot about it.
Ji Yunting finally understands what she wants. “You want me in?”
“Of course!” Her eyes are bright. “You are the best player of the whole server. You are going to be the champion.”
“Do you want me to be the champion?” He asks.
“Ah?”
He strokes her on the head and speaks with all seriousness: “I’m not very interested in it. But if you want me to be the champion, I’m going to win no matter what.”