Unexpected

S-class Main Quest?

I was shocked.

This was just a routine quest triggered by an argument, yet it's become an S-rank main quest?!

Does this also mean that Lu Xiaobei is truly a main character in my Star Abyss World?

The Experience Points reward for this mission must be quite generous. In addition, what's even more enticing is the item reward, which is the legendary "Automatic Loading Mini-Robot"!

During the closed beta, the official team released an illustration of an auto-loading robot as the ultimate reward, which made all players drool. This mini robot can be thrown directly into the Dimensional Storage Space, and it will immediately reload bullets for you as long as there are empty magazines in the storage space. This means that players no longer need to spend a lot of time reloading, and the sustainability in battle will be greatly enhanced!

This reward is permanent and far greater than most skills and almost all equipment currently available. It is even likely that the value of this S-class Automatic Loading Mini-Robot is far less than that of the S9 Cataclysm Tier or S10 Chaos-rank equipment!

This S-rank mission is incredibly valuable!

I have to admit, I was completely captivated the moment the mission appeared.

But he quickly calmed down and began to question his conscience.

Is it acceptable to push Lu Xiaobei into a fire pit with a clear conscience just for an automatic loading robot?

But then I thought, if Lu Xiaobei stayed in Creek City and encountered danger, would I be able to protect her? What would I do if something really happened to Lu Xiaobei?

For a moment, I was caught in a dilemma.

"Dad, don't pressure Ding Han anymore."

Lu Xiaobei said, "To tell you the truth, Feiyang Internet Cafe isn't just owned by me. There are two other owners: Ding Han and Milo. Unless all three shareholders agree, this internet cafe can't be transferred."

"Xiao Bei, wouldn't you like to reconsider?"

Lu's Father's brows were furrowed with worry.

I didn't say anything, I just said, "Xiao Bei, eat more."

"Um."

This time she was very obedient and ate a lot with me.

After the meal, Lu's Father went to pay the bill and said that he was still in Creek City and was giving Lu Xiaobei a day to think it over. He said they would have lunch here again tomorrow.

Lu Xiaobei didn't say anything, but hailed a tricycle and we went back to the internet cafe together.

"Ding Han, you're on my side, you'll always support my decisions, right?" she suddenly asked, facing the wind.

"Um."

I nodded, but I felt somewhat guilty saying that.

In the evening, after handing over my shift, I didn't leave. I stayed in the internet cafe and wrote a novel for a while until around nine o'clock. Then I got up and said, "Xiao Bei, want to get some barbecue? It's on me."

"That's really rare..."

Old K laughed, "Even Ding Han, that miserly guy, has splurgeed. I want to go too."

"You shouldn't go."

I said speechlessly, "I'm treating Xiao Bei separately."

"Alright..."

Old K touched his nose. "Then I won't be the third wheel."

Lu Xiaobei readily agreed, put on a coat, and went out with me.

Barbecue stall.

The two of us ordered quite a few skewers and then a few bottles of beer. I decided to have a little to challenge my weakness.

In fact, there is also an element of alcohol emboldening the timid.

"Xiao Bei."

After taking a swig of beer, I said, "How about... we transfer the internet cafe to Zhou Beichuan? Why did you give up being a pampered young lady to come here and suffer?"

"You..."

Lu Xiaobei was stunned for a moment, looking at me in disbelief.

"Creek City is not peaceful."

I frowned and said, "I also hope you can leave Creek City and go back to BH City with your dad. He already promised me that he wouldn't force you to marry A'ken after you return to BH City. Although Feiyang Internet Cafe has been transferred,... it can be reopened later. In any case, we should avoid this crisis in Creek City for now."

"Ding Han!"

Lu Xiaobei's eyes instantly filled with tears, and the iron skewer in her hand trembled. "I... what did I do wrong that even you are taking their side... do you really want to push me into another man's arms?"

That's not what I meant, please don't misunderstand...

"I should have known..."

Lu Xiaobei, her eyes blurry with tears, asked, "What benefits did Lu Changzai give you that you want me to leave Creek City? Ding Han, you have truly disappointed me, utterly disappointed me!"

With that, Lu Xiaobei stood up, threw away the iron skewer in her hand, and walked away crying.

"..."

The cold wind was biting, and it felt especially cold on my face.

I sat quietly on the side of the street, and suddenly felt a sense of despondency.

"Boss, the bill, please..."

After blankly scanning the QR code to pay, he walked along the street towards his residence.

"Beep beep~~~"

Not long after, a phone call came in. It was Milo, who was far away in BH City. He was like a gunpowder-fueled tirade, immediately launching into a tirade. "Ding Han, do you even have a human being? Xiao Bei has been all alone in Creek City for so long, do you know how hard it was for her? And now you're telling her to give up everything, go back to that broken home, and marry someone she doesn't even like with just a few words? Is that how you treat a friend?!"

"Milo, calm down and listen to me."

"I won't listen to your bullshit!"

Milo roared, "If you're a man, get the hell out of here and go apologize to Xiao Bei! I don't want to hear your bullshit! What's wrong with Creek City? I was really happy here. If it weren't for my life in Creek City, I wouldn't have left Creek City. Tell me, has Xiao Bei ever mistreated you all this time?! Doesn't she consider you the most important person in her life?"

"Yes."

I Wu Yan.

"So, if you're a man, go apologize to her right now, or I, Milo, won't dare call you my brother!"

"Don't rush, listen to me."

I tried to calm myself down and said, "Creek City is already on the verge of collapse. I witnessed the defeat of the Flame Wielder Regiment outside the city. The Dark Tide's forces are at least ten times stronger than Creek City's. The reason they're currently negotiating is just that the Dark Tide is observing the Crimson Dragon Country's attitude. If I'm not mistaken, the Crimson Dragon Country is waiting for the Dark Tide to attack Creek City, so they have a legitimate reason to send troops. Therefore, regardless of war or peace, Creek City will definitely fall. Who can guarantee Lu Xiaobei's safety then?!"

"You..."

Milo was shocked. "Is what you're saying true?"

"Um."

I nodded. "You can open the star map or check the player Dark Web for news about Creek City. All the players know that Creek City is about to be engulfed in war, so in my opinion, the sooner Xiao Bei leaves, the safer he will be. You are another shareholder of the internet cafe, so go and persuade Xiao Bei to transfer the internet cafe as soon as possible and leave Creek City. I understand your concerns. If someone really forces Xiao Bei to get married, you don't need to tell me, I'll fucking go into Combat Form and steal the bride!"

"Damn... I get it."

Milo said, "I'll call her right away. What about you? Aren't you leaving? If the Dark Tide launches a full-scale attack, the players probably won't fare well either."

I'm not leaving.

I took a deep breath. "Two of my good player friends were killed by the Gray Bug Regiment commander in the last two days. I'm going to stay and look for every possible opportunity to avenge them!"

"You need to be careful..."

Milo said, "Think it over yourself. If it really doesn't work out, leave Creek City with Xiao Bei. I'll be waiting for you here in Beihai. I'll make sure you have enough to eat and drink."

"Okay, I understand."

Night.

Lin Qingying was already asleep. I washed up a bit, returned to my room, and lay down on the edge of the bed.

But I just couldn't fall asleep; my mind was a complete mess.

"Drop!"

A WeChat message from Lu Xiaobei: "You were the one who convinced Milo to agree to transfer the internet cafe, right?"

"Um."

My heart pounded with panic. "Xiao Bei, don't hate me."

How could I possibly hate you?

Lu Xiaobei said, "I don't know what benefits Lu Changzai and Soft Egg Ken gave you to make Ding Han so devoted, but you've achieved your goal. I agree to transfer the internet cafe, and you don't need to come to work tomorrow. The internet cafe is officially transferred to Zhou Beichuan. Here's 30,000 yuan for your 10% share. Keep it safe."

As she spoke, she transferred 30,000 yuan.

I remained silent.

"Take it back right now, don't be coy with me."

Lu Xiaobei said, "If you don't accept it, I definitely won't go to Stream City No. 1 for lunch tomorrow. Also, you have to come tomorrow at noon too."

"Um."

I accepted the transfer, but I felt terrible.

And so, filled with guilt, I drifted off to sleep.

The next day, early morning.

Lin Qingying went to work very early today. When I got up, I saw breakfast on the table, along with a note that read, "There's a morning meeting today about evacuating Creek City."

I did nothing all morning.

Around noon, I hailed a taxi and headed straight for Stream City No. 1.

When they arrived at the private room, Lu's Father and A'ken were already there.

"Ding Han, Xie Xie you."

Lu's Father gave him a friendly look; he seemed to already know that Lu Xiaobei had agreed to transfer the internet cafe.

After a long time, Lu Xiaobei finally arrived, albeit Shanshan.

However, she showed no signs of dejection today. Wearing a nice coat over a sweater, she exuded a completely different energy and spirit than yesterday.

She didn't even glance at me, and simply said, "Shall we try snow crab today?"

"Sure!"

Lu's Father smiled and said, "You order."

"Good."

Halfway through the meal, A'ken finally couldn't hold back any longer and said, "Xiao Bei, your uncle has already said that after you return to Beihai, he will arrange for you to join the company as the operations director. You can start by learning management. My family will also invest in your company later so we can grow together. As for marriage, you can get married when you want to. I definitely won't force you on that."

"..."

Lu Xiaobei didn't speak, but just lowered her head and drank her soup. Her body trembled slightly, as if she was trying her best to suppress her anger.

At this moment, she could no longer bear it. She slowly stood up, looked at her father and A'ken, and said, word by word:

"Please don't bring up marriage again, okay? You don't know, do you? I already have someone I deeply love, and that's Ding Han. We've already been intimate, more than once, right here on my attic bed. Soft Egg Ken, can you give up now?"

"Buzz~~~"

My mind went completely blank for a moment, as if struck by lightning!

Lu Xiaobei's revenge on me was so ruthless...