The Dream S680

I was shocked. I was shocked that Milo had actually exposed my player identity. Furthermore, I was shocked that even though I was a cockroach in disguise, Lu Xiaobei didn't look down on me.

In fact, the moment I switched Combat Form to save Lu Xiaobei under the ice, my player identity was already impossible to hide. An ordinary person couldn't possibly activate Power Sword on their own.

However, Milo has gotten a bit carried away. He not only got me into trouble, but he also self-destructed!

"So, you two..."

Lu Xiaobei calmed down and looked at the two of us suspiciously.

"That's right, we're all players."

Milo frowned and said, "Xiao Bei, I'm sorry, Ding Han and I kept this from you for so long."

"Milo, what's wrong with you?"

I finished the last bit of liquor in the can and said, "You're not right. Who would self-destruct like that? If it weren't Xiao Bei, I would have already considered killing anyone to cover it up!"

"It's precisely because it's Xiao Bei that I'm being honest."

Milo took a deep breath and then looked at Lu Xiaobei: "Xiao Bei, what are your thoughts now?"

"Idea?"

Lu Xiaobei smiled faintly, "So, just because you two are players, Ding Han is no longer Ding Han, Milo is no longer Milo? To me, is there any difference?"

I smiled, said nothing, and opened a second can of beer.

Drink less.

Milo said, "I'll take you to the airport tomorrow morning."

"I don't need you."

Lu Xiaobei said, "I'll take him tomorrow."

"Fine, I'm superfluous again..."

Milo grinned.

"Stay here tonight, or go back to the hotel?" Lu Xiaobei asked.

"Let's go back to the hotel; I still have some things there."

"Okay, I'll pick you up first thing tomorrow morning. What time is your flight?"

"Ten o'clock."

"Um!"

Lu Xiaobei nodded and said nothing more.

Afterwards, I took my dried clothes and left Lu Xiaobei's house with Milo.

Downstairs, the headlights of a Porsche Cayenne came on; it was Milo's car.

"Your taste is so tacky, Luo'er," I remarked.

"Damn it..."

Milo scratched his head. "In my original world, I was just a good-for-nothing musician. Here, I've become New Music Godfather. Shouldn't I fulfill a dream I couldn't achieve in the other world?"

"So you liked the Cayenne the most in that world? Why...?"

"Because..."

Milo, a little embarrassed, laughed and said, "I used to sing at a bar in Shanghai. The drummer in the band was a very lively and energetic girl, whom I really liked. But guess what? She left with a middle-aged man, and the man drove a Cayenne!"

"Your sister..."

I said speechlessly, "Then your behavior is perverted. You should hate this kind of car model."

"No..."

Milo laughed and said, "When something is truly out of reach, you don't hate it, you only envy it. It's like in our world, watching some rich kid become an internet celebrity, would you hate it or envy it?"

"Don't even mention it, I'm so envious!"

"Hahaha, let's go, I've called a designated driver to take you back to the hotel!"

On the way, Milo and I sat in the back seat.

"Ding Han, what kind of car do you like?" he suddenly asked.

"Me?"

I thought for a moment and said, "Maybach S680, that's something I've always wanted, after all, a man can't have both Maybach and a sense of inferiority, right?"

The designated driver smiled immediately, but didn't say anything.

"The S680..."

Milo said, "It's a bit expensive. Wait a little longer. After the New Year, in February, I'll have someone drive an S680 to Huaining District and deliver it to you."

The designated driver was shocked!

I replied speechlessly, "Come on, I may like it, but a car isn't a necessity for me. You should use that money to improve your own life. Besides, I'm a grown man, what kind of gift is a car to me? I'd rather have a car from a rich woman than yours."

"Hmph~~~"

Milo said, "Are you really going to accept an S680 if Xiao Bei gives it to you?"

That's not what I meant.

I shook my head, clenched my fist, and said, "I'll earn what I like with my own hands. I don't need anyone's gifts. Just you wait and see, I'll buy an S680 with my own money sooner or later!"

"Holy crap..."

Milo exclaimed in shock, "This is suddenly so inspiring!"

So, we chatted for a while until we arrived at the hotel. Milo went home, and I went upstairs to sleep.

The next day, early morning.

Lu Xiaobei arrived downstairs early in the morning.

As I got on the bus, she handed me an egg pancake, smiling, "Try this, it's a local breakfast. There's also a cup of soy milk here, don't spill it."

"Did you eat it yourself?"

"Yes, I ate two!"

"Sharp..."

Lu Xiaobei started the car and slowly left the hotel, heading towards the airport.

After security, as usual, she jumped around outside, waving at me and shouting, "Ding Han, have a safe trip! Remember to think of me, you absolutely must think of me!!"

Still so domineering.

However, quite a few passengers at the security checkpoint quickly recognized her.

Lu Xiaobei's portrayal of the idealized, ethereal beauty in the music video for "The Ordinary Road" was so captivating that it caused a sensation in the music industry. Moreover, her name was prominently featured at the beginning of the video, making her already quite famous within the music scene.

"Lu Xiaobei?"

"Isn't that Lu Xiaobei?"

"Holy crap, it really is her! She's so beautiful in person... What's she doing here?"

"Giving it away..."

"Who did she send it to? It looks like some jerk named Ding Han. Could it be her boyfriend?"

The next moment, many eyes turned to them.

I quickly slipped away; I didn't want to become famous!

Soon after, I arrived at the gate indicated on my ticket and immediately sent Lu Xiaobei a message: "Big sister, you're not an ordinary person anymore, you're the female lead in the music video for the hottest single right now! You absolutely can't be so arrogant anymore!"

"Sorry!"

She quickly posted a bowing emoji. "I know I was wrong, I'll never do it again!"

I threw a bomb at her, and she threw one back.

I threw another one, and she threw one back.

After that, the intervals between her throws became longer, mostly while she was driving.

After that, we threw bombs at each other until our phones were turned off when we boarded the plane.

Afternoon, Huaining City.

After the plane landed safely, I turned on my phone and immediately saw two messages. One was from Lu Xiaobei: "Remember to message me to let me know you've arrived safely!"

Another message came from Lin Qingying: "What time will you arrive? I'll come pick you up."

So, I replied to Lu Xiaobei, "We've arrived! We've landed safely. Now let's go to the airport and have a bowl of mixed noodles!"

Then, he replied to Lin Qingying, "No need, I've already landed at the airport, I'll just take a taxi home in a bit."

Then, like a starving ghost, I rushed into the airport, and immediately spotted the sign for Master Kong Private Recipe Beef Noodles. I went in and ordered a bowl of Sichuan-style boiled beef noodles, slurped it all down, and even drank the soup.

When Lu Xiaobei checked her phone again, she replied, "It's good that you've arrived. I'm going to get busy now."

Lin Qingying replied, "I was in a meeting just now and only saw it. I'll try to leave work early tonight and treat you to dinner to welcome you back."

I replied to each one, and then got into a taxi that smelled very strong.

The smell inside the car was quite complex, a mix of cigarette smoke, oil, the driver's old-man smell, and various other extremely complicated and hard-to-distinguish odors. In short, it was quite intoxicating, which further solidified my plan to buy a Maybach for myself in the future!

Of course, we shouldn't think about that for now. The little money we have should be spent on equipment, skills, and various upgrades. As for the S680, that's a priority to postpone!

After getting on the bus, I closed my eyes and pretended to sleep.

"Whoosh!"

Hanging upside down, I opened the star map and heard many players talking, all discussing the same thing—

"Brothers, have you seen the news on the Dark Web? Something big has happened! Apparently, the Prime Minister of the Crimson Dragon Country just released Blue Book at a secret meeting this morning, announcing to the Security Bureau and the Central Intelligence Agency that the Crimson Dragon Country recognizes players' identities and that the Crimson Dragon Country's intelligence organizations are not allowed to take action against players!"

"Holy crap, really?"

"It's confirmed to be true. Many top players have also confirmed this. Didn't the top players Gun Like a Dragon, Shen Jin, Worldly Uncontested go to BH City these past few days? Oh, and Shadow Chaser went too."

"Wow, does this mean we players have gained the official recognition of the Crimson Dragon Country?"

"That's pretty much the idea. At least they don't seem like players from the Star Maple Federation who worry every day about being wanted by the government or assassinated by special agents. They can't even get through a single day like that."

At this moment, Gun Like a Dragon personally appeared and said, "Brothers, the Blue Book thing is true, I've confirmed it, so you can be a little bolder when leveling up in the future. Also, as long as we players don't cause trouble in the city, the Crimson Dragon Country government will basically turn a blind eye to us and won't cause us any trouble."

Players cheered, and those Gun Like a Dragon skill quickly logged off, saving a lot of Experience Points.

Evening.

Lin Qingying as promised and accompanied me out of the neighborhood to celebrate with hot pot. We ate at the same Hot Pot Restaurant that Lu Xiaobei had also been to.

After eating, surrounded by the aunties doing square dancing in the neighborhood, we practiced skateboarding for a while in a small space on the edge. Lin Qingying, dressed in work clothes, combined with her extraordinary temperament, created a strong contrast in her skateboarding, so much so that not only me, but also several other men watched, all of whom found it pleasing to the eye.

"Ding Han, there are too many people..."

Lin Qingying picked up her skateboard, a little shyly. "Shall we go home?"

"Okay, sure."

So the two of them went upstairs. Lin Qingying continued to handle her work, while I sat for a while before deciding to go to the Player Black Market.

Every day, many players set up stalls in the Player Black Market, so I should browse around from time to time so I don't miss out on anything I want.

Passing through the Destroyer Bar and heading towards the black market along a dark alley, I suddenly felt a sharp, stabbing pain in my brain. Then, a figure exuding an effeminate aura emerged from the shadows, sneering, "033, you killed two commanders of the Fire Knight Legion, and you think this is all over so easily?"

Another Psionic Officer from the Dark Tide?

I felt somewhat helpless, so I raised my hand and took out the Wind Chaser. When it comes to giving away kills, I figured I couldn't refuse.

However, the moment the other person's figure fully appeared in the dim light, I was slightly startled—the other person was actually a player!