Lin Yu was actually the kind of person who was rarely shocked.
Even when faced with something absurd, he could accept it calmly—but Lin Yu had to admit that Old Zheng sometimes managed to surprise him far more than expected.
How could anyone become lovers with a native of the Ten Realms?
They weren't even from the same world—cross-cultural relationships were already difficult enough, let alone cross-dimensional ones!
"I have to clarify something, boss. She and I aren't lovers," Old Zheng defended himself. "We're just... uh, she's the one-sidedly interested in me?"
Although Lin Yu really wanted to criticize Old Zheng for lacking "self-awareness," he suddenly realized something...
Old Zheng might actually be telling the truth.
"You really know how to surprise me, Old Zheng." Lin Yu slowly rubbed his forehead. "Even if you two aren't 'a couple,' your ability to make someone develop feelings of attachment toward you is impressive enough."
"Actually, this sort of thing isn't all that rare." Old Zheng's gaze wandered. "Do you remember the note on that water-controlling necklace of yours, boss...?"
Lin Yu could, of course, recall it.
[The necklace Great Shaman "Sutu" made from Mystic Crystal Stone and gave to his lover.]
"This 'lover' wouldn't happen to be a 'Player,' would they?!"
Lin Yu said in shock.
Old Zheng nodded. "As far as I know, it should be—so, you see, other people have actually gotten together with natives of the Ten Realms. My little experience doesn't really count for much, does it, boss?"
Lin Yu thought of the origin of his own necklace, and an even more stunned look appeared on his face.
"Wait, could Li Hua have..."
"No. This should be the Gambler's spoils. He won it in some kind of wager."
Old Zheng explained.
Lin Yu let out a breath, feeling