Ark Simulator, Don't I Have No Physical Form?

"And the third option—" Nian's smile widened, "You two officially signed a contract to be the male and female leads in my next movie!"

Bai Xue almost choked on her own saliva. "W-what?"

"Moonlit Pact!" Nian exclaimed excitedly, dancing with joy. "Childhood sweethearts, a fox spirit and a priestess, grew up together and overcame many hardships to finally become a couple!"

She pulled a crumpled stack of scripts from her pocket. "Look! I've even finished writing the scripts!"

Su Rui didn't even look at him, turned around and said, "I'm leaving."

"Hey, hey, don't go!" Nian Xiao ran after him, "The terms are negotiable! Double the pay! All the kissing scenes cut!"

Su Rui paused for a moment, but quickly continued forward. Bai Xue was pulled along, and turned back to give Nian an apologetic smile.

Standing there, she shouted unwillingly, "The behind-the-scenes footage on the USB drive is super sweet! Remember to watch it!"

Her voice faded into the distance, and the courtyard returned to silence. Su Rui's pace quickened, almost to a jog, her tail tightly wrapped around Bai Xue's wrist, as if afraid she would run back to retrieve the USB drive.

"Su Rui..." Bai Xue caught up, panting, "Slow down..."

Su Rui slowed his pace, but his expression remained grim. Bai Xue cautiously nudged his arm. "Are you angry?"

"... No."

She was clearly angry. Bai Xue pursed her lips, then suddenly a thought struck her, "That USB drive..."

Su Rui's tail snapped shut, "Don't look."

"I mean," Bai Xue said, suppressing a laugh, "Did you just crush it?"

Su Rui opened her palm, and sure enough, the poor USB drive was broken in two, with the circuit board exposed.

Bai Xue chuckled, "Director Nian is going to be furious this time."

Su Rui's lips curled up slightly, but quickly tightened again. "She has a backup."

"Then..." Bai Xue blinked, "Should we get there first?"

"Um?"

Bai Xue tiptoed and gently kissed his lips. "That way, even if she releases any videos, we can say..."

"It was an act," Su Rui replied, her eyes softening.

His arms encircled Bai Xue's waist, and he lowered his head to deepen the kiss. Moonlight bathed them, merging their shadows into one. On the distant wall, Nian regretfully put away his miniature camera, a sly glint in his red eyes.

"Enough material~" she muttered to herself, deftly vaulting over the wall and disappearing into the night.

The rainy season in Lungmen finally came to a brief respite, and sunlight pierced through the clouds, spilling into the courtyard of Wenyue Estate. Bai Xue knelt before the low table in the tea room, holding a cup of hot tea in her hands, but her eyes were fixed on the tablet computer on the table. The trailer for <The Silver Moon Legend> was playing on the screen— Su Rui, playing a silver-haired fox demon, stood on the edge of a cliff, her clothes fluttering, her eyes sharp as knives.

"Wow..."

She couldn't help but sigh, her fingers gently tracing Su Rui's face on the screen. She had witnessed the filming process of this scene firsthand, but with the help of editing and special effects, the visuals were even more stunning than she remembered.

"Master Bai!" Aju rushed into the tea room, waving a newspaper in her hand, "Have you read today's film review?"

Bai Xue took the newspaper; the entertainment section headline read, "<Silver Moon Legend: The Perfect Combination of Handsome Men and Terrible Movies>".

Her brow furrowed instantly. "What kind of headline is this...?"

The article is even more incisive: [The new film of the year, as always, suffers from a chaotic plot and exaggerated special effects. The only highlight is the stunning performance of newcomer actor Su Rui. This silver-haired beauty can make the audience's heart race with just one look, but unfortunately, he is buried in a terrible script...]

"Nonsense!" Bai Xue angrily slammed down the newspaper. "It's clearly very good!"

Aju hesitated, then said, "Well... everyone on the street is saying that the audience only bought tickets to see Mr. Su..."

Bai Xue's fingertips tapped unconsciously on the table. She knew Aju was right—since the trailer was released, Su Rui's scenes had gone viral online. On the trending topics lists of major social media platforms, hashtags such as # Silver Moon Legend # and # Su Rui # remained high. Some fans even formed a special support group and waited at the film studio every day.

"Where's Su Rui?" she asked, looking up.

"At the training ground," Aju whispered, "Another reporter tried to sneak in this morning, but he scared them away with shuriken..."

Bai Xue sighed and got up to walk towards the courtyard. As she passed through the corridor, her phone suddenly started vibrating wildly—a message from Shi Nian:

[Little Bai Xue! Box office record broken! Celebration party tonight! You have to come!]

This was followed by a series of box office figures and screenshots of audience feedback. Bai Xue glanced at them briefly and found that most of the comments focused on Su Rui:

[What's the plot? I only care about the male lead!]

[Lord Silver Moon, kill me! That glance back was absolutely stunning!]

[The only thing Director Nian did right was finding such an amazing male lead...]

Just as she was about to reply, a muffled "bang" suddenly came from the direction of the training ground. Bai Xue quickened her pace and pushed open the bamboo fence gate, just in time to see Su Rui forcefully drive the shuriken into the bullseye—much harder than usual, causing the wooden target to shake violently.

"Su Rui?"

He turned around, his silver hair soaked with sweat, clinging to his cheeks and neck. His amber eyes softened slightly when he saw the Bai Xue, but his tail still thumped the ground restlessly.

"Look at this." Bai Xue handed him the tablet. "The trailer is edited quite well..."

Su Rui glanced at the screen, her brows furrowing even more. "... Delete it."

"Ah?"

"These," he said, pointing to the blatant confessions in the comments section, "Are annoying."

Bai Xue then noticed that the comment section was filled with praise and fantasies about Su Rui's appearance. Some people had even photoshopped his stills into all sorts of strange shapes, and there were also fanfiction writers and fan art artists...

Her cheeks flushed slightly. "Well... I can't help it..."

Su Rui's tail suddenly wrapped around her wrist. "Yours."

"Um?"

"The phone." He held out his hand. "Give it to me."

Bai Xue obediently handed over her phone, watching as Su Rui opened her social media account and quickly edited a status: [Already taken, do not disturb.]

The accompanying photo is a candid shot she took of Su Rui on set that day—wearing a costume, with ice cream on her lips, and looking tenderly at the camera.

"Send it out." He handed the phone back to her.

Bai Xue's ears turned red instantly. "Is this... is this okay?"

Su Rui's ears twitched. "No way?"

"No..." she muttered softly, "It was just too sudden..."

But his finger honestly pressed the send button. Almost instantly, the comment section exploded:

What?! The male lead has a girlfriend?!

[This girl is so cute! Is she not in the entertainment industry?]

[Heartbroken... but wishing you well...]

Su Rui wagged its tail happily, leaned closer to observe the reaction, and gave a satisfied "hmm".

Bai Xue blushed and put away her phone. "Director Nian said there's a celebration party tonight..."

"I'm not going."

"But the box office was very good..."

"I'm not going."

His attitude was resolute, but the tip of his tail gently rubbed against Bai Xue's wrist, as if to soothe her. Bai Xue suddenly understood— Su Rui didn't care about the movie at all; all he cared about was the sudden attention and disturbance.

Volume 15, Chapter 863: Shall we go to the movies?

"How about we watch a movie at home tonight?" she suggested. "The one you made."

Su Rui's ears twitched. "... I won't look."

"Why?"

"... Awkward."

This answer made Bai Xue chuckle. She recalled Su Rui's stiff performance and Director Nian's hysterical instructions during filming; indeed, some scenes were so bad they made her want to dig her toes in the dirt.

"Then let's not watch it." She smiled and took Su Rui's hand. "Let's do something else."

Su Rui's tail wrapped around her waist. "... Mmm."

As night fell, warm lanterns lit up the courtyard of Wenyue Estate. Bai Xue and Su Rui sat by the corridor, sharing a box of strawberry daifuku they had just stolen from the kitchen. The night breeze carried the fragrance of flowers, and the distant sounds of the city's hustle and bustle could be faintly heard.

"Ah--" Bai Xue picked up a daifuku and held it to Su Rui's lips, "The last one, here you go."

Su Rui lowered his head and bit down, his lips inadvertently brushing against her fingertips. Bai Xue's breath hitched, and she quickly withdrew her hand, only to have it grabbed by him.

"You got some," he said softly, gently wiping the cream off her fingertips with his thumb.

The gesture was too intimate, and Bai Xue's ears burned. Just as she was about to say something, a commotion suddenly arose outside the courtyard wall—the flash of light and the clamor of voices grew closer.

"Mr. Su Rui! Please grant us an interview!"

What is your relationship with the girl in the photo?

There are rumors that you will be starring in a new film this year, is that true?

Su Rui's tail instantly snapped open, shielding Bai Xue behind her. Outside the courtyard wall, several paparazzi with their long lenses were trying to scale the wall and get in.

"Roll."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was as cold as ice, and his amber eyes gleamed dangerously in the shadows. Several reporters were intimidated by his aura and awkwardly put down their cameras.

"We just..."

"Roll."

This time, the voice was deeper and carried an undeniable authority. The reporters exchanged bewildered glances and eventually slunk away.

Bai Xue breathed a sigh of relief, but noticed that Su Rui's body was still tense, and his tail was swishing irritably. "... Annoying."

"Should we tell Madam?" Bai Xue asked softly, "Have the Lungmen Guard Department increase patrols..."

Su Rui shook her head, suddenly turned and went into the house, and returned a moment later with a box.

"This is..."

He opened the box, inside was a pair of exquisite silver bell bracelets—similar in style to the Bell around Su Rui's neck, but smaller and more delicate.

"Put it on." He took out the bracelet and fastened it around Bai Xue's wrist. "Like this..."

The Bell jingled crisply with each movement, their melodious sound particularly pleasant in the quiet courtyard. Su Rui's tail gently wrapped around her wrist. "... I knew it was you."

Bai Xue's eyes welled up slightly. She understood what Su Rui meant—with this Bell, he could find her in a crowd immediately and recognize her footsteps.

"Then I'll give you one too." She untied the silver bell from her neck and carefully tied it to Su Rui's wrist. "Like this..."

The Bell jingled softly with his movements, like a silent promise. Su Rui's gaze softened, and he lowered his head to kiss her fingertips. "... Mmm."

As night deepened, the lights in Wenyue Estate gradually went out. Bai Xue lay in her quilt, the silver bell on her wrist gleaming faintly in the moonlight. She took out her phone and found that the post had been forwarded over ten thousand times, and the comment section was bustling with activity.

At the very top is a reply from [Year]: [Officially verified! Congratulations to my favorite male and female leads on their happy ending! A side story for <Silver Moon Legend> is in preparation!]

Bai Xue was both amused and exasperated. Just as she was about to close the page, she suddenly received a private message—from Lin Yuqing, the female lead of the movie:

[Congratulations! Director Nian said he wanted to film a spin-off, but I've already turned it down. To be honest, when I saw you guys on set that day, I knew I wouldn't be involved in this scene~]

It was followed by a smiley face emoji.

A warm feeling welled up in Bai Xue's heart. She gently touched the Bell on her wrist, listening to the slight noises coming from the next room— Su Rui was probably wiping his weapons again, or sorting out those never-ending piles of hidden weapons.

The Bell jingled softly with her movements, and soon a response came from next door—the gentle tinkling of another Bell, like a whisper in the night.

Moonlight streamed in through the window, merging the shadows of the two rooms. The city lights in the distance still shone brightly, but at that moment, Bai Xue felt that this small world was all the happiness she had.

The summer night in Lungmen was hot and humid, with neon lights casting dappled shadows on the streets. Bai Xue stood at the entrance of the movie theater, clutching two crumpled movie tickets in her hand, fanning herself with the tickets. She had specially changed into a light blue dress today, and the silver bell hair clip that Su Rui had given her was tucked into her hair, making a soft tinkling sound with her movements.

"Why aren't they here yet...?"

She stood on tiptoe and peered into the crowd, finally spotting a familiar silver-white figure— Su Rui was wearing a simple black T-shirt and jeans, his silver hair tied in a small bun at the back of his head, with a few stray strands falling across his forehead, making his amber eyes even more striking. Even with a mask on, his outstanding charisma was undeniable, drawing frequent glances from passersby.

"Here!" Bai Xue waved vigorously, her silver hair clips jingling.

Su Rui's ears twitched, and he quickly walked to her side. His tail was tucked into his trousers, but Bai Xue could imagine it wagging happily at that moment.

"You're five minutes late." She deliberately put on a stern face. "You're punished by having to buy popcorn."

A hint of helplessness flashed in Su Rui's eyes, but he still obediently walked towards the snack counter. Bai Xue looked at his tall and straight back and couldn't help but chuckle—who would have thought that the Silver Wolf who struck fear into the hearts of his enemies on the battlefield was now struggling to choose between sweet or savory popcorn?

"I want them all," Su Rui finally said to the shop assistant, her voice sounding a little muffled through her mask.

When he returned carrying a huge bucket of popcorn and two iced Cokes, Bai Xue had already checked the tickets. The air conditioning in the theater was on full blast, and she subconsciously moved closer to Su Rui, only to be immediately encircled by his tail around her waist—though she couldn't see it, the familiar warmth and touch were unmistakable.