Simply Because You Are Lu Xiaobei

On the infantry fighting vehicle, Ruolin, Cai Cai, Left Hand, and I swayed and bounced along with the vehicle. No one spoke, unlike on the other armored vehicles, where almost everyone was cheering for the victory.

Shortly afterward, a loud explosion could be heard in the distance. Through the bulletproof windows of the infantry vehicle, one could see that Shadow City was engulfed in flames, having been officially detonated by players from Huaining City and reduced to rubble.

"Brother, say something... don't be so depressed, you look really scary..."

Left Hand frowned slightly and muttered something under his breath.

"Left Hand, Xie Xie you for bringing people over." I glanced at him.

"Um."

Left Hand said, "Third Brother, for someone to do this for you... Liu Yiyang must be a very good person, right?"

I remained silent.

Ruolin said softly, "This person in the story is exceptionally kind and sincere to everyone. He shouldn't have ended up like this."

"Boss!"

Cai Cai gritted her teeth and said, "Number 17 and Moon Soil aren't dead yet, but don't rush. We've already killed so many of them this time, and we've avenged most of the story. Let Number 17 and Moon Soil live a little longer, and then we'll take back everything with interest!"

I nodded.

Actually, it's not that the fate of the story matters while the fate of the players on foreign servers doesn't. Rather, it's that Number 17 and his group were too malicious. They set up Phase Shield in Shadow City simply to kill people.

In Star Abyss, this deliberate act of eliminating players is utterly despicable!

After this battle, the relationship between National Server and European Server was completely severed. If they meet again in the wilderness, it will likely be a fight to the death. And all of this is thanks to the Number 17!

"Oh shit..."

Huo Bingzhi Ri gritted his teeth and said, "Those guys on the Number 17 thought they had it all under control, and they even live-streamed the whole thing on the Dark Web, saying they were going to publicly execute the boss. Now look what happened, the boss wiped out so many of them in one fell swoop, making them lose face in front of players all over the world. They only got what they deserved."

"He deserved it!"

The fat man frowned and said, "Ding Han, do you remember how many people you killed in total?"

"I don't remember. Who even remembers that?"

I glanced at him. "Fatty, you were really fierce charging into the crowd with that Submachine Gun just now. You've finally grown up."

The fat man's eyes were bloodshot. "You were having a good time killing around inside, do you know how anxious we were? If it weren't for the order from Gun Like a Dragon,' we would have rushed in long ago."

"I made Gun Like a Dragon do this."

I calmly said, "If our people attack the city too early, the Number 17 will definitely order an immediate retreat, and so many European Server players won't have been completely wiped out. I will also lose this opportunity to use the Resurrection Sacred Canon to save the enemy's main player's life."

Ruolin nodded. "Don't do that again next time... If you're going to charge, then charge with us all, okay?"

Everyone looked over.

Kou Mei's beautiful eyes were brimming with tears.

"Okay, I'll definitely do it next time."

I forced a smile, "I don't want to act impulsively, but this airborne operation is the most reasonable course of action."

Left Hand nodded and said, "Boss, you are the first player in the entire server to have all pink equipment, and you are a sixth-tier player with a complete Power Sword and Power Shield. You do have a significant advantage. Using the Resurrection Sacred Canon to trade lives with the opponent's main force is indeed the most scientific method. If it were me, I would do the same!"

This guy is the only one who supports me; he truly is a good brother who came from the mines.

"Ruolin, how are the funeral preparations for the story going?" I asked.

"The mourning hall has already been set up at the funeral home."

Ruolin said, "We'll all go there this afternoon; the burial will be tomorrow."

"Good."

Huaining City, the Player Black Market.

Ruolin I went to the Tea Room to review the incident with the Guide and Gun Like a Dragon.

"Ding Han, you were far too impulsive this time!"

The Guide frowned. "Seriously, my heart almost stopped beating several times while watching the live stream. We absolutely cannot take such a risk again next time, understand?"

"Um."

I nodded, but didn't say anything.

"Old Zhou, don't be too hasty," Gun Like a Dragon. "Actually, Ding Han's actions this time are really positive. People from foreign servers have always thought that we National Server players are weak. They almost attack us as soon as they see us in the wilderness. But after this, do you think any foreign player will dare to look down on us?"

"That's true, but it's just too dangerous..."

The Guide asked, "Have the statistics for the battle of Shadow City been released?"

"They're out."

"On the European server, a total of 1,044 players participated in the siege of Ding Han, consuming 456 Resurrection Scriptures. A total of 147 people were completely wiped out, including Lagus, the vice leader of the Holy Grail Rangers, Undying Disaster and Blue Ocean from the Requiem Guild, and White Brown Bird, the leader of the Island Guild," said Gun Chu Rulong.

He breathed a sigh of relief, "Later, the rest of our National Server players broke through the city and entered the fray, eliminating another 67 people. This battle directly resulted in the European Server's main force losing more than 214 people!"

"It's a pity we couldn't kill Number 17!" I said through gritted teeth.

"Ding Han, there's plenty of time in the future."

The Guide said, "Number 17 is very cunning and won't be so easy to take down. Let's plan carefully in the future, and one day we'll force him to show his true colors!"

I slowly stood up. "Old Zhou, Alliance Leader Long, I'm going to the funeral home. Liu Yiyang is being buried tomorrow; you both need to come."

"Okay, we'll go over a little later this afternoon. You go first."

"Good."

They flagged down a car and headed to the funeral home.

A mourning hall has been set up inside Hall C. No proper photos were taken of the story, so only a selfie from his Moments, taken while he was sightseeing in the Old City District, was used. He was probably joking with friends and smiling broadly.

Inside the glass coffin, he lay there quietly, his face washed clean, while his body was sewn on with a substitute.

"Ding Han..."

Ruolin stepped forward and pinned a black cloth to my arm.

"Boss."

Cai Cai said, "The corpse in the story was incomplete, so there was no way to fix it. That's why I asked a craftsman to carve a body out of fragrant wood and attach it to the body overnight."

You did the right thing.

I took a deep breath, took the incense from Ruolin, lit it, and placed it in the incense burner in front of the spirit tablet. Then I took out a sword stand from my storage space and placed it in front of the spirit tablet.

"Whoosh~~~"

The next moment, he took out a torch from his storage space.

The embers were not powered and were grayish, but their surface was covered in bloodstains and had not been cleaned.

"Story."

I held the Power Sword in both hands and said softly, "This sword is stained with the blood of my enemies. I have already dealt with some of those who killed you, and I will not let the rest go."

As he spoke, he placed the firewood before the spirit tablet.

"Story."

I continued calmly, "I don't know what happens to us players after we die. Do we return to the real world? If so, that's great! You have to cheer us brothers and sisters who stayed behind. We will definitely go back and find the answers in the Star Abyss. But if..."

My heart sank, and I said, "If you have truly gone to heaven, then rest in peace. We who are still alive will continue on our journey and strive to reach the very end."

Beside them, Ruolin, Kou Mei, Cai Cai, and the others looked somber and remained silent.

After that, I sat down with everyone in the family members' section.

We, these "uninvited guests" from another world, are comrades-in-arms and family to each other.

In the afternoon, people kept coming to pay their respects.

They were mostly players.

The Gun Like a Dragon, and the Guide arrived around three o'clock, leading a group of players from the Crimson Firmament Alliance. They bowed to each other, their expressions solemn.

At 3:30, two people who were not players arrived.

A man and a woman. The man was dressed casually and looked to be around 20 years old. The woman was about the same age, with long hair, wearing a black dress, and a simple Xiao Bai in her hair.

Upon seeing the photo of the memorial tablet, the girl's eyes instantly reddened. She stood there without bowing or paying her respects, tears streaming down her face as she sobbed uncontrollably.

"Xin Yu, you... you can't do this... Brother Yang is already gone, even if you..."

The boy was flustered and didn't know how to comfort her.

The girl walked forward crying, took a semi-transparent Peppa Pig Electronic Watch from her bag, placed it before the altar, and sobbed, "You said you liked Peppa Pig, I think you might be lying to me, but I still bought it."

As she spoke, she wiped away her tears and stepped back to the boy's side, continuing to sob.

Ruolin and I exchanged a glance, then stepped forward side by side.

"I'm Ding Han, a friend of Liu Yiyang, and this is Ruolin. May I ask who you two are?"

"We are also Liu Yiyang's friends," the boy said.

I nodded.

After that, neither of them said anything more.

The girl bowed to me and Ruolin, then left with the boy.

Watching the two leave, Ruolin smiled wryly and said, "If the story hadn't ended, there might have been a chance for me to end up with this girl, right?"

Perhaps.

I shook my head. The storyteller was a good person, and it's normal for girls to like him in this world. It's just a pity that his feelings couldn't blossom into anything.

Around 7 p. m.

"Drop!"

A WeChat message from Lin Qingying: "Ding Han, I already know. I'm sorry... I only found out about this after calling Xiao Bei. I'm so sorry..."

"Xiaoying, I can't go back today."

"Send me your location, I'll go pay my respects."

"But..."

"No, please."

She was adamant. "Ding Han, you're my boyfriend. Your important friend has left. Do you think it's appropriate for me not to be there?"

"All right."

I sent her the address.

Soon after, two figures appeared outside the mourning hall. They were Lin Qingying and Shen Man, both dressed in simple work clothes.

"Ying'er is here!"

Ruolin immediately stood up and stepped forward to take Lin Qingying's hand.

Lin Qingying gently hugged Ruolin, Ruolin immediately broke down in tears.

I slowly got up and walked over.

Behind him, the person on the Left Hand whispered, "Who's that?"

"Ding Han..."

Lin Qingying looked at my face, then at the scattered bloodstains on my body, seemingly confirming some of the news she had heard. Her eyes immediately reddened, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Xiaoying, I'm fine."

She suddenly threw herself into my arms, gently punching my shoulder with her fist.

A few seconds later, Lin Qingying realized this wasn't right, so she left my embrace, wiped away her tears, and said, "I'll stay here with you for a while, then I'll go home and come back tomorrow."

"Good."

I nodded.

He led Lin Qingying to the side, and said to Left Hand, Cai Cai, and the others, "This is Lin Qingying, my girlfriend. Cai Cai and Bingzi, you've already met her, Left Hand is probably the first time you've met Zuo Shou."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Left Hand said, "Hello, sister-in-law, my name is Left Hand, one of Ding Han's best brothers."

Lin Qingying nodded in response, but did not speak; her emotions seemed somewhat unstable.

She simply held my hand and stayed by my side in silence for a full two hours before leaving with Shen Man, who had returned to the mourning hall.

It's late at night.

I started processing the messages I received and replied to them one by one. The first message I replied to was from Milo.

"Luo'er, I'm fine. I'm currently keeping vigil for the story, so you don't need to worry."

"Ding Han."

He immediately sent a voice message: "I'm sorry, I really can't find the time to go over. Please accept my condolences... Xiao Bei is right here with me. She's very worried about you. Would you like to talk to her?"

"No."

I said calmly, "Let's talk here, Xiao Bei. Don't worry too much, I'm fine."

As a result, she sent a short voice message, crying, "Ding Han, you bastard..."

I frowned. Why was Lu Xiaobei so agitated?

It must be because of Milo. That guy is Lu Xiaobei's dog, and he's very obedient. It's highly likely that he showed Lu Xiaobei that live stream of the public execution on the Dark Web, otherwise things wouldn't have turned out this way.

Damn it, they don't hide anything from you!

Next came Elizabeth's message.

"Ding Han, I know you're heartbroken, but after killing so many people today, have you considered the cost and consequences? We players may be called natural disasters, but if a natural disaster truly occurs that we can't resist, we'll need more manpower and strength. What will we do then? You've killed everyone; who will help you then?"

She was indeed the same saintly woman she always was.

<Kill the Holy Mother First in Chaotic Times, But Unfortunately, This Holy Mother is Too Powerful> series.

"Silly Bai, I don't want to argue with you. Do you think I really want to kill someone? I abhor killing just as much, but Number 17 is the only person I absolutely have to kill. If I have to kill Number 17 in the future, will you help me?"

"Meeting."

The two ended their conversation there, having both received the answers they wanted.

Afterwards, he replied to messages from Su Wei, Wei Yang, Fang Ran, and others. It seems that the military leadership is also paying attention to the turmoil on the player side, and the news is spreading very quickly.

The night Wu Yan.

The next day, after keeping vigil all night, everyone was exhausted, but it was not time to rest yet.

Early in the morning, Lin Qingying arrived accompanied by Shen Man. Because they were family members, Zhang Ruolin also put a black cloth on her arm.

She looked at my haggard appearance, her eyes filled with heartache.

"I'm fine. I'll rest after the funeral."

"Um!"

She nodded emphatically.

Not long after, the young couple who had come yesterday returned, the girl crying her eyes out.

With a wisp of smoke, the story's remains turned into a handful of ashes.

Cai Cai and I personally filled the ashes; both of our hands were trembling violently.

Afterwards, the ashes were placed in a coffin, and the group proceeded to the cemetery.

On a mountain in the suburbs of Huaining City, tombstones stand in Gun Like a Dragon. Led by Qiang Churulong, the group arrived at a cemetery. This cemetery had been bought by the Player Black Market, and almost all the players who died in Huaining City were buried here.

"We chose the burial site with the best feng shui for the story."

Gun Like a Dragon patted my shoulder and said, "Don't be too sad, Ding Han..."

"Yes, I know."

Looking around at the cemetery, the tombstones had names and game IDs, but no biographical information, only the words "deceased".

"Alliance Leader Long, there must be a deeper meaning behind your actions, right?" I asked.

Of course.

He said calmly, "Ding Han, one day we will have to go back. When that day comes, are we going to leave them here? We Chinese believe in returning to one's roots. Once the road home is cleared, I will take all their ashes back with me, so that they can return to their hometown for burial."

"Um."

I nodded, expressing my strong agreement.

A person Gun Like a Dragon is destined for great things, and their handling of many details is truly remarkable.

"By the way, Ding Han."

He continued, "How about flying to BH City with me and the Guide tomorrow? We'll go see the Phase Shield, which the Crimson Dragon Country has just successfully developed using cutting-edge technology. The Guide said we need to order one too; if the Holy Grail Dragoons have one, we need one too!"

"Yes, that's fine."

In the cemetery, the story finds peace in the earth.

The white banners fluttered high in the sky, as if guiding the souls home.

I took out my phone, snapped a picture of the white banners, posted it on my Moments, and added the caption:

Life and death are unpredictable, and no one can escape them. The living move forward, and the dead rest in peace.

I went home in the evening.

Lin Qingying cooked a meal herself, and I finally had a full meal.

After we finished eating, I was still in a low mood, and not wanting to spoil Lin Qingying's fun, I went back to my room early.

He took out a notebook from the corner of the Dimensional Storage Space and opened the first page.

Three lines of names were written on it.

First line: Chen Jinnan.

The second line, The Garden of Words.

The third line reads, "AAA Nationwide Flight."

They were three members of my squad who died in battle before. I recorded them here because I was afraid I would forget them one day.

He took out a pen and wrote a line on the fourth page.

Wants to Tell a Story, Liu Yiyang.

And so, on this day, Liu Yiyang's story came to an end.

The next morning, I got up early to go to the airport to catch my flight.

"Ding Han."

Lin Qingying, dressed in a work skirt, stared into my eyes for a moment, then opened her arms and hugged me, softly saying, "Don't live in the past, try to be happy~~~"

"Don't worry, I know."

He gently stroked the back of her head and said, "Take me to the airport."

"I have a meeting this morning..."

"I demand you deliver it!"

"You're so domineering..."

She chuckled, grabbed the keys, and took my hand. "Let's go!"

We arrived at the airport with plenty of time.

Lin Qingying waved her hand. "I'm going back to the company. Be careful on your way."

"Yes, don't worry!"

Upon entering the airport, we met with the Guide and the Gun Like a Dragon, and then flew to Beihai.

Things went quite smoothly in BH City. We arrived at the research base in the afternoon and saw two powerful Phase Shield, which were no less powerful than the two Phase Shield in the hands of Number 17. We heard that the other side spent world contribution Phase Shield from the system, while we bought them, which can save the Guide a lot of contribution points.

That evening, the Guide, Gun Like a Dragon, invited several high-ranking leaders from Beihai to dinner, even pulling Left Hand over to shield them from drinks, and the deal was easily concluded.

In the end, two Phase Shield were purchased for an astronomical sum. Money was nothing to the Guide, as the Crystal Refinery built with the help of the Southern Rare Earth Group had already started operating, generating a large amount of funds every day. The Guide even purchased Teleportation Array components and upgraded the third-rate phase Phase Teleportation Array in the King of Glory City.

The problem of only being able to teleport one person per minute has finally been perfectly solved.

The following morning, they returned to Huaining City.

Lin Qingying was in a meeting and couldn't come, and I didn't want Shen Man to pick me up. She's not a relative or my girlfriend, so I felt bad asking her to pick me up. So I took a taxi home.

At 1 p. m., I ate a quick meal at the fast food restaurant downstairs and then went home to rest for a while.

In the room.

Lying lazily in bed, it feels so comfortable.

But the next second, my gaze fell on the bedside table, on my "Death Note." After adding the story's name last time, I forgot to put it back in the storage space; it seemed like someone had touched it.

So I quickly retrieved it, and when I opened the first page, I saw a very delicate bookmark tucked inside.

The bookmark had a line written on it:

Look ahead!

Add a heart-shaped pattern.

This is Lin Qingying's handwriting.

This girl actually barged into her boyfriend's room and rummaged through his things! Is she trying to rebel??

In a fit of rage, I took out my phone and sent her a message--

"I'm home, mwah!"

Time heals all wounds.

A week has passed in the blink of an eye, the sadness of the story's departure has gradually faded, and everyone has returned to the normal course of their lives.

In the afternoon, at Yue Ning Group, in Lin Qingying's office.

Ten fingers flew across the keyboard, clattering and jumping, running the code immediately after typing the last line.

True masters never look back at the explosion.

And I'm the same way; true masters never check code, they just run it!

A true expert's code is flawless, not a single character is wrong!

"Whoosh!"

Running smoothly, the core algorithm code is now officially complete!

A ding-dong sound came from beside my ear.

[Congratulations! Your progress on the Yue Ning Mall Core Algorithm has reached 100%!]

It's done!

I smiled slightly, clasped my hands together, and let out a "Ha!"

"How?"

Lin Qingying placed a cup of coffee on the table and asked, "Is it finished?"

"Yes, all done!"

I chuckled and started copying the algorithm, saying, "I'll go with you to send it to the R&D department later. The launch date for Yue Ning Mall is getting closer and closer!"

"Uh-huh!"

Lin Qingying looked very happy.

Afterwards, the two went to the research and development department.

"Manager Lin!"

Fang Tuo, disheveled and unkempt, looked up at us. At first, his face was haggard, then the corners of his mouth gradually curled up, until finally he was laughing so distorted and ferociously that he looked like a monster.

"It's done?!" he asked.

"It's done!"

I pulled out USB Drive and tossed it over, saying, "Here you go, the complete core algorithm source code!"

"Holy crap!"

Fang Tuo was overjoyed. He caught the USB Drive, immediately plugged it into the computer, and clapped his hands, saying, "Brothers, brothers, our R&D department's CEO, Void, has delivered the complete core algorithm code. Get ready to work overtime today!"

A group of people were yelling.

I was a little surprised. Don't any of these guys have girlfriends? They're so excited about working overtime; they actually take work that seriously?

Of course, the main reason is the high salary.

These core staff members and senior engineers all have very high salaries. It is said that many of them earn more than a million a year. To be honest, in the original world, if someone offered me a million a year, I would work overtime like crazy. My boss has been kind to me, and I will definitely repay him tenfold!

The R&D department is working overtime.

Lin Qingying accompanied me to Shudao Mountain for a big meal, then we skateboarded around the neighborhood for a while before going upstairs to continue working overtime. I finally had some free time and could get some rest.

The next morning, after Lin Qingying to work, I suddenly felt a deep emptiness.

Feiyang Internet Cafe is no longer ours. With Chen Xiaoman and Zhao Yihang in charge of the Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel, it feels a bit crowded when I go there.

The core algorithm for Yue Ning Mall has been completed, so there seems to be nothing left for me to do in Lin Qingying's office except flirt with the beautiful CEO...

Immediately, my mind went completely blank.

Just then, a message popped up from Lu Xiaobei: "Ding Han, I landed at Huaining Airport at 10:30 this morning. You promised to pick me up!"

"Sure!"

I asked, "Is there any explanation for this trip to Huaining City?"

"No."

Lu Xiaobei said, "The album was just released not long ago, the concert is still in the planning and preparation stage, and there are no fan meetings in the near future, so I'm in a period of nothing to do. Therefore, I'd like to go to our e-sports hotel for a few days' vacation. I booked the room a few days ago."

"Good heavens, you're quite the schemer!"

"I have to go now, the plane is about to take off, I need to turn off my phone. You need to get there quickly, I want to see you the moment I step out of the exit."

"Okay, I'll be there on time."

Unfortunately, I don't own a car right now, and the Cayenne at Feiyang Internet Cafe was confiscated, so I had to take a taxi to pick me up from the airport...

But if I take a taxi...

Alright, I'll take my Off-road Motorcycle. Suddenly I feel like racing!

So I wandered around the ancient city for a while, pointed and directed two old men playing chess under a tree, played two games of ping-pong with elementary school students next to the park and was successfully defeated, and when it was almost time, I found a secluded spot, summoned my Off-road Motorcycle, put on my helmet and headed straight for the airport.

Arriving at the last second, I parked my motorcycle on the side of the road at the second-floor arrival platform, fastened my helmet to the rearview mirror, and then, dressed in Metersbonwe and Nike shoes, strode into the airport.

Exit point.

Lu Xiaobei's flight has been displayed.

Before long, I spotted her in the crowd. She was so recognizable. She had dyed her hair pink, wore sunglasses, and was dressed very casually, revealing her long, white legs and belly button.

The promotional poster she released a few days ago featured pink hair, which looked quite nice and showed her personality; she wasn't afraid of being recognized by fans.

"Over here, over here!"

I was worried she wouldn't recognize me, so I waved and shouted loudly.

"I see it!"

She took off her sunglasses and smiled, "Let's go!"

I was about to tell him not to take off his sunglasses, but it was too late.

"Holy crap, Lu Xiaobei?!"

Someone in the crowd waiting to pick up passengers shouted out.

Then pairs of eyes turned to look at me, which was really unsettling.

Damn it, I really shouldn't take off my sunglasses. Doesn't this bastard know how famous he is in the Crimson Dragon Country? He's a top-tier celebrity, a superstar!

"Run!"

I quickly turned around and rushed out of the airport with her.

After walking outside, he glanced at her and said with concern, "Xiao Bei, I heard that exposing your belly button to the wind can make you catch a cold. Be careful not to shoot a javelin..."

"Ding Han, have some decency! How could you say such things to a girl like me!"

She caught up with me and punched me.

Just then, I saw a traffic policeman copying the license plate of my motorcycle parked on the side of the road.

"Holy crap!"

He rushed over and said, "Officer, I'm so sorry, I only stopped for a moment, I'll be leaving right away!"

"Young man, you can't park here. Please be careful next time."

The police officer was easygoing. "Oh, and remember to wear a helmet!"

"Okay, okay!"

I quickly grabbed a helmet and gave one to Lu Xiaobei.

"Wrong..."

The police officer stared at Lu Xiaobei: "You're not that..."

"Yes, yes, that's her!"

I started the motorcycle.

"Even celebrities have to wear helmets!" The police officer's principle was remarkably strong.

"Okay!"

Lu Xiaobei put on his helmet.

With a roar from the engine, I sped off with Lu Xiaobei in my arms.

At this moment, we are motorcycle boys and motorcycle girls.

If we're talking about the image of motorcycle-riding teenagers, it's still stuck in the teenage years, like that year when A-B took a girl on a motorcycle ride to the countryside...

Ahem, I've gone off on a tangent.

Beware of unhealthy content!

"Ding Han."

While we were waiting at a red light, Lu Xiaobei gently tugged at my waist and laughed, "I'm a celebrity, after all. Is it really okay to pick me up like this? Or are you trying to imitate that weird kind of sudden braking? Oh dear, you're so naughty, you've gone bad..."

"Holy crap, Lu Xiaobei, what are you imagining?"

I glanced at her and said, "I don't have a car available, okay? Besides, if I really wanted to be weird, I'd find someone with big breasts to sit in the back, you don't have any..."

"Ding Han, you're utterly depraved!"

She bared her teeth and claws, trying to bite my back, but couldn't find a suitable spot, so she gave up.

Shortly after, we entered the city.

"Ding Han, where are we going?" Lu Xiaobei asked.

"Where do you want to go?" I asked her, turning around.

"Actually, I have nowhere else to go now."

She suddenly revealed a tragic expression and said, "In BH City, several of my family's properties have been confiscated, and in Huaining City, Feiyang Internet Cafe has been taken away. Apart from the e-sports hotel, I have nowhere to go. Don't you think that's particularly miserable?"

"Snort..."

I almost laughed. A top-tier new generation diva like you saying something like that, aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?!

However, Lu Xiaobei is indeed facing financial difficulties.

Aside from her 40% stake in the e-sports internet cafe, she has no other assets. All her bank cards are frozen to pay off debts, and she will even have to work for Nine Heavens Music Network for free for a long time to pay off her debts. It is unknown whether Old Huang will give her any subsidies for living expenses.

It's truly rare to see a big star living like Lu Xiaobei.

"Then let's go to the e-sports hotel."

I said, "At least it's our own hotel; we don't have to spend any money on food, drinks, or lodging there, which is convenient."

"Okay, let's go home then!"

At noon, we arrived at the Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel.

Chen Xiaoman and Zhao Yihang were overjoyed to see Lu Xiaobei return. The group had lunch at a lakeside restaurant, enjoying a hearty meal of fish and meat. Since it was all on their own tab, they ate to their heart's content.

It was two o'clock in the afternoon.

Enjoying coffee with Lu Xiaobei on the terrace, feeling the lake breeze, and savoring everything before them.

Just then, my phone beeped, and I received a notification about payment for my writing.

[Construction Bank] Your savings card ending in 1146 received a deposit of 110,742.21 yuan in Star Coins on May 12th, leaving a usable balance of 137,672.34 yuan. Remarks: 399,904 yuan in royalties.

"Holy crap?!"

I was stunned.

This card is a special card for signing with Original Point Novel Network. All the money in it is royalties, and I haven't been willing to spend it yet. I saved it for more than half a year and only earned tens of thousands of yuan. But this month, my royalties have skyrocketed to as much as 110,000 yuan. It's outrageous!

I hurriedly opened the details, and surprisingly, the largest portion of the revenue was "publishing income".

What about the revenue from the physical copy of "My 23-Year-Old Beautiful Boss"?

If nothing unexpected happens, it's probably because of Lu Xiaobei's popularity. Her album started selling like hotcakes last month, and this book seems to have been leaked through some unofficial channels, so her fans are buying the book as a way to support Lu Xiaobei.

Lu Xiaobei became famous, but I'm the one who made a killing. Awesome!

"No..."

Lu Xiaobei tilted his head and looked at me. "What's wrong? What's making you smile so lewdly?"

"Was that sleazy?"

"Yeah, it was lewd," she replied seriously.

"Then I'll pay attention to my facial expressions."

I put my phone away, looked at the picturesque East Lake in front of me, and said, "Xiao Bei, now that you're in Huaining City, there's something that's been weighing on my mind for a long time that I can finally talk to you about."

"What's wrong?"

"I've got everything ready."

I took out a stack of documents from my Dimensional Storage Space and handed them to her.

"What... what is this?" Lu Xiaobei asked in surprise.

"Equity and Brand Transfer Agreement"

I smiled slightly, "I've already had the contract prepared and signed. Starting today, I'm transferring all 60% of my shares in this Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel to you. The legal representative and trademark of this store are also transferred to your name. In other words, from this moment on, this store belongs entirely to you."

"No... why?!"

Lu Xiaobei got a little anxious, suddenly stood up and walked in front of me, looking straight into my eyes.

"This needs to be explained from the beginning."

I explained in detail, "A few months ago, when I first mentioned e-sports hotels to you, you had mentioned that Hanhai Transportation was not doing well. At that time, I had a feeling that Hanhai Transportation was at risk of going bankrupt, which is why I asked you to separate the Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel trademark from the Feiyang Trademark as soon as possible."

Looking into her eyes, I continued, "The reason I set up this e-sports hotel chain was to leave you a way out. After all, Feiyang Chain Internet Cafe is deeply tied to Hanhai Transportation in terms of funding, and it would be easy for them to be wiped out in one fell swoop. That's why I insisted on being the largest shareholder before. Now the storm of Hanhai Transportation has passed, and my strategic intentions have been achieved. Haha, this hotel was originally prepared for you, so don't doubt it."

"But, I..."

"Xiao Bei."

I said seriously, "With this hotel, even if you can't get a single penny of salary or record royalties from Nine Heavens Music for several years, at least you and Uncle Lu won't have any problems with your livelihood, right? So accept it; this is a strategic reserve I prepared for you in advance."

"But..."

Lu Xiaobei's hand holding the contract trembled slightly. "But why did you do this? Is it to make amends for my guilt that I love you but you don't love me? If so, I can't accept it!"

"Not because of any of those things, but simply because you are Lu Xiaobei!"