[444: Ding, target favorability +10, current favorability is 50. ]
[444: Host dada, how did you do it Ican't understand! 】
【Xie He: In order to capture the target, you must first loosen the reigns, that’s all. There’s no need to make a fuss over it. Moreover, what’s so great about an insignificant 50 points? A man may reach a 50 favorability score for a s*x friend, a good friend, a work partner, or even anyone who is pleasing to the eye. ]
[444: (⊙o⊙)Oh]
[Xie He: If we were to go by the system’s standards, towards the hosts that I have slept with, they would all get about 50 points. That’s the minimum amount paid in exchange for the other’s body as the most basic sign of respect. Compared to Zhou Yizhe, he is already very stingy, and I still need to use some means to achieve it. ]
[444: ...] He shouldn't have any illusions about the host's integrity _(:3ゝ∠)_
[Xie He: Men are born cheap, as long as the strategy is right, it is not difficult to brush to 80 smoothly. 】
【444: What about over 80? ]
[Xie He: Feelings over 80 points means that he’ll like you exclusively. Men will begin to think with their brains here. It’s easy to get a man to cheat but difficult to keep a man faithful. To make a man only love one person requires not only strategy, but typically also requires luck. 】
【444: Luck! This system store also sells it! The e-level lucky buff bonus is only 10,000! ]
[Xie He: Baby, the money of the local tyrants is not wasted like this, I mean it usually requires luck, but did you say that I need it? ] And luck doesn't sound good...
[444: +_+]
[Xie He: Compared to luck, I prefer the feeling of being in control of everything:)]
444: What should I do if I feel that the host is so domineering... ...
Of course Xie He will not stay in this hotel. He packed up his things, took a taxi and found an inconspicuous small hotel to stay for five days.
During these five days, he didn’t turn on his cell phone. Every day, he only looked at the news and surfed the internet. He casually let 444 put on a film for him to watch. The system store offered all kinds of movies, shows, and stories from all kinds of worlds. They were very cheap and could played directly inside his head.
Xie He is very comfortable on such a day, but 444 is a little anxious.
[444: Host dada, are you really not worried at all? You have been missing for five days! 】 Zhou Yi'an must have gone crazy, right?
[Xie He: Look at this news, a delinquent young man Ding Mou was criminally detained for attempted rape. 】
【444: Are you still in the mood to care about this?] It's just an inconspicuous little social news in this world. If you don't pay attention, you won't see it at all... It has nothing to do with them.
Xie He sighed, he shouldn't have hope for 444's IQ, let's take him as a mascot. As long as 444 is obedient, then it's fine.
[Xie He: I bet that Zhou Yizhe's favorability for me will increase by at least 10 points next time. ]
[444: Why...]
[Xie He smiled meaningfully: Because he never forgets me. 】
Ding Ming was cleaned up so quickly that it was obvious that the other party already held him in his heart. At the very least, he had already encroached upon a place where Zhou Yizhe has never let anyone enter before. Knowing this, he could advance his capture progress according to his strategy. The so-called knowing oneself and knowing the enemy can win a hundred battles. The method of playing hard to catch is easy to say, but ordinary people can't play it.
In fact, on the third day, the traces on Xie He's body almost disappeared. This popular bloodline deserves to be a top bloodline. In addition to the charm blessing, it also enhances the self-healing ability, which is definitely an improvement in all attributes.
Nevertheless, Xie He continued to live there calmly for five days. When he felt that the time was about right, he unhurriedly returned to the home that he shared with Zhou Yian.
It was night when he returned home, and Zhou Yian was not at home.
It's only been five days since I left, this cozy little nest has become a mess, Zhou Yian's clothes are thrown everywhere, and the kitchen has not been cleaned up. One could evidently see that Zhou Yian was not in the mood to trifle with such things during these last few days. There was a 100% chance that he had been rushing about, looking for him.
Xie He rolled up his sleeves and started packing, but in just over an hour, the house became clean and tidy again.
Then he went back to bed and went to sleep.
[444: The host, don't you give Zhou Yian a call? ]
[Xie He: Don't be noisy, just wait and see. 】
Zhou Yian walked back with heavy steps. Zhao Qing had disappeared for five days. He only knew that the last place he appeared was the hotel where he was working, but he left early before the reception was over, and then someone saw him the next day. He left the hotel... After that, no one saw him again, and Zhao Qing seemed to have suddenly disappeared from his world.
Zhou Yian clenched his fists angrily, the deep regret and unease made him miserable, why was he so careless before, why did he let Zhao Qing go to work in those places, and why didn't he protect him.
Where is Zhao Qing now? Could something have happened to him? Will he lose him?
Zhou Yian thought of this, and felt that his chest was tight and it was difficult to breathe.
He pushed open the door of the house, fumbled for the light switch in the dark, the light came on with a 'pop', he squinted his eyes, and his breathing suddenly became rapid when he could see what the house looked like.
Everything was the same as when Zhao Qing was still there...
Zhou Yian's eyes changed, and he rushed to the bedroom door quickly, but when he put his hand on the door handle, he hesitated, and a huge unease and panic enveloped him. Is Zhao Qing inside? Is he back? Could it all be just his hallucination?
He gritted his teeth and slowly turned the doorknob.
There was only one bedside lamp on in the bedroom. Under the dim light, the young man was lying on his side on the bed, his body was slightly bent, his hands were holding the pillow, but he didn't seem to be sleeping peacefully, his brows were wrinkled, as if he was having a nightmare.
Zhou Yian walked over gently, stretched out his hand to caress the young man's face, a warm and delicate touch came from the palm of his hand, and at this moment, his heart fell.
All this is not an illusion.
Zhou Yian lowered his head and gently kissed the young man's forehead.
The young man had slept very lightly. At this time, he slowly opened his eyes. When he saw Zhou Yian, his eyes expressed his love for him, as it had in the past. Only, Zhou Yian did not discover the guilt and shame that flashed beneath this love.
"You're finally back, I'm so worried about you." Zhou Yian hugged Xie He tightly in his arms, his voice hoarse.
[444: Beep. Zhou Yian's favorability level +5, the current favorability level is 90. 】
"I'm sorry..." Xie He's drooping eyelashes trembled, his lips were a little pale, he hesitated, and stammered: "I, my phone is out of power, so I didn't receive your call. ..." This lie was clumsy, but it was already his limit.
Zhou Yian could feel the cautiousness of the person in his arms, and felt extremely distressed, and said softly: "It’s fine. I was just worried about you. If you didn’t get my calls, then so be it. As long as you were able to come back, it doesn’t matter.”
Xie He was even more ashamed to hear that, his lover treated him so well, but he did that kind of thing with other men, and he had to cover it up with lies when he came back. This is the first time he has lied to Zhou Yian... Xie He's heart twitched, and he asked in a trembling voice: "Aren’t you going to ask me where I’ve been?”
Zhou Yian pretended to be relaxed: "I’ll wait until you want to tell me.”
He could feel the youth's worry and fear, like a small animal afraid of being abandoned.
Something bad must have happened. Zhou Yian's eyes flashed a stern look. He will definitely figure it out, but he will not show it in front of the youth, and he will not force him to say it himself. He can't make it worse.
This time he will take good care of his lover.
Xie He stretched out his hand, hugged Zhou Yian back, and buried his face in his chest. In front of the person he loved the most, he finally couldn't restrain his vulnerability, but he didn't want Zhou Yian to see his tears.
This lie was like a fishbone stalk in his throat, and like a time bomb buried between him and Zhou Yian.
For the first time, he felt that their love was cast a shadow and he had no way to make it go away.
Wanting to confess, but also afraid of being disgusted and abandoned, the fear made him unable to speak the truth.
After that day, the two seemed to be back to normal.
Zhou Yian never mentioned the disappearance of Xie He, as if nothing had happened. Xie He was unwilling to recall the events of that day. He tried his best to show that it didn't matter. Well, as if he wants to make up for something, and Zhou Yian is also more gentle and considerate than usual for Xie He to think of bad things.
On the surface, the two seem to be glued to each other, as if they were newly married.
But everyone knows that one day, it will come to light. Beneath this sweetness lies a poison that can spill over at any time.
Zhou Yian has not been happy these days. He tried his best to find out what happened to Xie He. The question is like a big hand, clutching his heart tightly. There were several times where he had nearly outright asked Zhao Qing.......However, when faced with the youth’s warm eyes, that were so soft and pure, as if they’d be irrevocably hurt by even the slightest thing, how could he ask this kind of question?
And he found that after returning, the sex life between the two was not very harmonious, and the usually docile young man began to avoid his closeness.
Xie He looked at the sullen look that gradually accumulated in Zhou Yian's eyes, and felt extremely uncomfortable. It wasn't that he didn't want to get close to Zhou Yian, but... he had no choice. As soon as he closed his eyes, he would think of the madness that night, that strange man on him... the predatory invasion... embarrassment, shame, fear, and anxiety made him unable to accept Zhou Yian wholeheartedly. He is obviously the man he loves the most, but his closeness will remind him of those embarrassing memories, which makes him painful.
Zhou Yian looked distressed, so he never asked for those things again, no matter how hard he endured it, he just held the young man in his arms and kissed him.
[444: Host dada, it has only been a few days, and you have been rejecting him, but Zhou Yian's favorability rating for you has risen to 92! ]
[Xie He: That’s normal. He originally loves me. It was just that he had it too easy before. He felt no sense of crisis. Now, he’s experienced what it would feel like to lose me. For the Favorability Value to make a breakthrough, it’s only expected. Ah men, you can’t chase after one too much.】
【444: Did you expect all of this? *Starry eye*]
[Xie He: What do you think?：）】
[444: Only, Zhou Yian isn’t the capture target. Even if his Favorability Value is this high, it’s of no use, ai~】
[Xie He: The deeply rooted bad habit of mankind is that.........to them, stolen things are much more desirable. Whether or not there’s a use for this, you shall soon see. 】
After the two of them had breakfast that day, Zhou Yian said with a smile: "I'll take you out for dinner tonight, my brother wants to see you."
Xie He looked at him suspiciously: "Your brother?"
Zhou Yian smiled embarrassedly, "Yes, I have a brother, I haven't told you about it before."
He also hadn’t thought that Zhou Yizhe would suddenly wanted to meet Zhao Qing. However, he had always admired this brother of his. His older brother came from a good family and was also capable. Although they drifted apart after they both grew up, he still respected him deeply. He was really happy that Zhou Yizhe wanted to see Zhao Qing. If Zhao Qing gained his brother’s approval, then that would be equivalent to gaining the family’s approval. Perhaps then, Zhao Qing would not have to worry so much?
He wanted to spend the rest of his life with Zhao Qing. He didn’t want to lose him. Perhaps this was a good opportunity to confess about his past.......
Xie He immediately felt nervous, like a disgraceful daughter-in-law who was about to meet her in-laws. He spoke nervously, “Your brother.........what if he doesn’t like me.......”
He said this because of his previous experience with Song Ruyi, who really didn’t like him. He very clearly remembered that despising look she gave him, as if she was far above him.......He had yet to tell Zhou Yian about this matter when that other issue occurred.
Zhou Yi'an pinched Xie He's face and looked at him affectionately, "You are so good, he will definitely like you."
Despite of what was said, Xe He still felt very anxious. He tidied himself up well and wore his most formal attire. He was more meticulous for this than he was for an interview. However, he couldn’t cover up the slight dark rings beneath his eyes.
Zhou Yian didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he always spoiled Zhao Qing, so he didn't say anything. Anyway, he still find him good-looking no matter what.
The restaurant Zhou Yizhe ordered was elegant. The private box was located between the rockery and flowing water. It was not splendid, but the quaint and quiet charm made people walk in it cautiously. Obviously, it was not an occasion for ordinary people to come.
Xie He was nervous and at a loss, looked at Zhou Yian suspiciously, why did his brother choose such a place?
Zhou Yian felt a little guilty, he held Xie He's hand tightly and said with a smile, "Don't be afraid, it's just my brother."
Xie He also did not want to lose Zhou Yian nor did he want to be despised by Zhou Yian’s elder brother. He forced himself to reveal a brilliant smile, “En.” Today he will definitely do well!
Zhou Yian looked at him tenderly, and took Xie He's hand into the box.
"Brother, here we come."
The man in the box raised his head when he heard the words, showing a faint smile, "Well."
Xie He had heard this voice countless times in his nightmares. When he saw that handsome, nearly cold face, he felt as if all the blood in his body had froze over.
[444: Ding, the target's current favorability is 60. 】
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