The Cowardly Follower (16)

The progress bar has increased, and it's increased by more than one bar.

Ever since Duan Zeran returned, Xue Ci noticed that the progress bar kept increasing.

Although he made a strange promise to her, it would at least alleviate his own problems and be more cost-effective than seeking help from Lu Zhoucheng. Moreover, unlike Lu Zhoucheng, Duan Zeran was only helping out as a roommate and didn't like him, so he wouldn't have to pester him for kisses every time they finished eating.

Xue Ci was shrewd and immediately abandoned Lu Zhoucheng.

"Now? Do you need me to do those things?" Duan Zeran suddenly asked from the other side.

Xue Ci was stunned for a moment, then immediately shook her head. "Not now... I'm not feeling unwell yet."

She added, "I'll come to you when I'm not feeling well."

"Okay." Duan Zeran smiled slightly, his eyes gentle and warm. "Xiao Ci, has Lu Zhoucheng been helping you all this time?"

"Um..."

Wu Feng once said that he was strong and very rough and savage.

Actually, it wasn't that barbaric... Xue Ci didn't know what to say next, so she didn't continue the topic, "Are we going to stay here forever?"

Duan Zeran: "No, staying here will lead to running out of ammunition and food sooner or later. We need to find a chance to go out and seek help."

Thinking about how she would hold the other person back in the future, Xue Ci stood on tiptoe and grabbed the other person's clothes with her slender white fingers.

"Then you must take me with you. I want to stay with you forever."

Duan Zeran paused in his breathing.

He was completely captivated by the words "always with you," and wished he could give his life for Xue Ci.

Of course, he would prefer to survive with Xue Ci, and ideally, get married and live together.

Xue Ci was born to be cherished, and he will take good care of her.

Duan Zeran gently stroked the boy's soft hair, remembering the wonderful feel of it.

It was getting late, Xue Ci back to her room to rest. On the way, 11's voice suddenly appeared: [Host, your punishment has been reduced. The cycle is now set at once a week.]

This is good news for Xue Ci.

He felt very uncomfortable during this period dominated by soreness and swelling.

The Fragment were making a lot of noise--

Why does this punishment take so long?

[I've never tried baby water.]

[It must smell amazing, baby. Next time you're not feeling well, come find me, okay? I'm always here.]

[But the baby's chubby chest is so cute...]

Xue Ci was thoroughly annoyed by their chatter. Her face flushed red, and she said with disgust, "[Don't talk!]"

Of course, the Fragment loved his appearance, transforming into shimmering ribbon-like clouds that swirled around Xue Ci.

As soon as Xue Ci raised her hand, she felt her fingers being immediately entangled.

These Fragment really like to stick together with him.

They weren't so annoying when they weren't talking, and Xue Ci couldn't always be harsh with them, so her tone softened a bit. "[I need to rest now, you should all go back to your rooms too.]"

[Baby, we want to sleep with you.]

Xue Ci ignored her.

The Fragment clung to him for a while longer before finally returning to the system space.

Back in his room, Lu Zhoucheng was making the bed. He was wearing a tight black vest that clearly outlined his muscles, almost bursting out of the fabric.

Her hair was still wet, and her whole body was damp.

They were staring straight at him at that moment.

Xue Ci felt strange under his gaze. "Have you finished showering?"

Lu Zhoucheng hummed in response, his tone neither warm nor cold.

"I'm all washed up, so get some rest." Xue Ci off her shoes and had just stepped over the quilt when Lu Zhoucheng hugged her from behind.

The boy's hug was so tight it felt suffocating, and Xue Ci wanted to pull away because of the heat.

"What's wrong?"

He was no match for Lu Zhoucheng, who was a head taller than him.

I'll eat there for you.

Lu Zhoucheng's bluntness made Xue Ci pause. Suppressing his embarrassment, he patiently said, "No need... not at all recently."

"Why?"

Lu Zhoucheng's tone was sinister.

Like a small animal sensing danger, Xue Ci tried to push him away. "I'm a little sleepy, I want to go to sleep."

Having spent so much time together, Xue Ci knew that Lu Zhoucheng was a paper tiger; he looked cool and arrogant, but was actually very obedient.

But today, the boy felt like a stranger to him.

Lu Zhoucheng not only didn't let go of him, but also forcibly pressed down on his shoulders and turned him around.

The two faced each other, their hot breaths hitting Xue Ci's soft skin.

Xue Ci tensed up and bit her lip.

"Why haven't you needed me lately? Is it because of Duan Zeran?" Lu Zhoucheng's expression was well-controlled, but his tone made him look like a twisted jealous husband. "Did you give him some too?"

"Besides eating there, did you let him kiss you too? What about other things? Did you give him those as well?"

The barrage of questions left Xue Ci breathless.

He took a deep breath, and a sudden feeling of tightness and dryness washed over him.

Sleepiness and boredom made that pretty little face look unhappy.

The slight furrowing of his brow was, in Lu Zhoucheng's eyes, complete evidence that he had used him and then discarded him.

Why?

She used to rely on him so much, but now she 'Duan Zeran that she'll "stay together all the time."

Lu Zhoucheng's heart was in great pain.

Even if others don't say it, he himself knows very well that his actions some time ago were completely treating him like a dog.

Why are you still not satisfied even though you already have a dog?

The boy's eyes darkened, a storm brewing within them.

"Lu Zhoucheng..." Xue Ci's eyelashes trembled violently, her voice weak, "Don't do this."

He was about to say something more, but Lu Zhoucheng interrupted him.

Do you like him?

Xue Ci opened her lips.

An OOC (Out of Context) warning has been issued.

[Host, you need to tell the truth.]

Xue Ci knew that admitting to Lu Zhoucheng that she liked Duan Zeran at this moment would be tantamount to provoking him, and the consequences would be obvious.

But compared to the penalty for OOC...

Xue Ci nodded decisively.

He lowered his eyes, not daring to look at Lu Zhoucheng's expression.

moment.

He heard the other person chuckle softly above his head.

"Lu Zhoucheng, I..."

"I know it's his fault. He approached you first, didn't he?" Lu Zhoucheng's tone was heavy. "Is he very good at pleasing people? You were just feeling comfortable, not that you liked him, right?"

Xue Ci was stunned.

Lu Zhoucheng leaned down and brought his face close to Xue Ci's fair neck.

The straight bridge of his nose pressed against the delicate, bluish-purple veins.

The sound vibrated in Xue Ci's eardrums, making her dizzy.

Xue Ci's body was numb on one side.

"Try mine, and you won't like him anymore."

Wh-what?

Xue Ci was still dizzy from the heat emanating from the other party when, a second later, her body swayed.

As he fell onto the bed, Lu Zhoucheng supported him from behind with his palm.

The other party quickly covered up.

A passionate kiss plunged deep inside, exploring every inch of his mouth.

The sucking was very heavy, as if he had a severe case of oral fixation, eating his tongue.

The delicate cheeks were pressed into a deep indentation by the bridge of the nose, the soft flesh bunched up, and the slightly deformed face did not affect its beauty at all.

Xue Ci out a mournful sob.

It was both hot and rude.

He couldn't close his mouth; saliva dripped from his lips, making his entire chin wet.

The cupid's bow has begun to swell.

She looks both bitter and pitiful.

She is so pitiful that she easily arouses men's dirty desires.

Her slender legs were raised in the air. Xue Ci tried to close her legs, but the man's coarse hair made them wet and red.

The rapid, shallow breathing made the room feel hot.

The ceiling lights flickered on and off.

Xue Ci's neck was tilted back, arching in a fragile curve, like a beautiful white swan at the mercy of others.

Her eyebrows and eyes were wet and soft.

Tears welled in her eyelashes, and her eyes gradually became unfocused and vacant.

bony knuckles, a thick tongue.

Lu Zhoucheng finally looked up.

His eyes were fixed on Xue Ci, not missing a single expression.

pretty.

So beautiful.

Xue Ci's appearance at this moment was something he had never seen before.

I want to watch it again.

Lu Zhoucheng stared at that face, his breathing slowing slightly.

After a brief hesitation, he reached out and waved his hand in the air.

Time stood still.

For ordinary people, in that instant, both pleasure and thought would freeze.

However, Lu Zhoucheng's actions did not stop.

Therefore, at the very moment the time freeze is lifted.

Xue Ci's whole body went limp.

Even the slightest touch brought tears streaming down her cheeks.

With her cheeks flushed and moist, Lu Zhoucheng was completely captivated, wishing he could swallow her whole and become one with her.

Numerous kisses landed on Xue Ci's cheeks, hot sweat mingling with tears.

It smells fragrant, but tastes bitter.

Lu Zhoucheng kissed away Xue Ci's tears and then affectionately nuzzled her face.

They squeezed all their cheek muscles together and refused to separate them.

Xue Ci unbearably hot and was increasingly annoyed by the other person's mushy displays of affection.

He knew the big dog liked to be clingy, but this was a bit too clingy.

Shrugging her shoulders, Xue Ci mustered all her strength to crawl to the corner of the bed, curling herself into a ball, clearly not wanting Lu Zhoucheng to touch her again.

After a brief respite, she looked up and saw that Lu Zhoucheng's face was almost touching the wet sheets.

Smell it inch by inch.

It seems like I've encountered another pervert...

Xue Ci looked miserable and pitiful, tears streaming down her face.

*

Everyone can see that Captain Lu and Song Xueci have been having a falling out lately.

Or rather, Song Xueci unilaterally ignored Lu Zhoucheng.

They even proactively asked the logistics department to change rooms.

In the end, Lu Zhoucheng voluntarily packed up and left.

He never uttered a single word under normal circumstances.

Some speculate that the breakup was caused by one of Song Xueci's three roommates forcibly interfering in their relationship.

"One? I think all three are quite possible."

"Duan Zeran without saying, he's the ultimate simp. He seems to be praising others in front of Xue Ci, but that's not true at all. He's the epitome of a green tea b*tch. That gloomy-faced guy, he looks like he's never saying a word. That kind of person is the most cunning. He might be a pervert who steals underwear behind the scenes. And then there's Wu Feng, who's the most normal one among them. I'm just afraid that his straightness is his last lie."

"That makes sense. The three of them are roommates after all. They should unite first before fighting amongst themselves. Maybe they've already planned it all out."

What did we agree on?

"Let's... do it together."

"Stop talking, it's reminding me of some lewd scenes."

"I think someone as good-tempered as Song Xueci wouldn't just ignore someone for no reason."

"Perhaps Captain Lu himself did something unforgivable?"

"Stop talking, you're starting to think about those things again..."

Rumors aside, none of these people were easy to deal with, so no one dared to ask them directly.

Later, according to reliable rumors, Lu Zhoucheng went back and forth to his room that day to fetch a lot of water, and when he finally came out, there was a handprint on his face.

Xue Ci didn't pay attention to any of this; his progress bar stopped increasing after that day.

The plot has stalled.

[Don't worry, host. According to the plot, the zombies will attack the stadium in a few days, and everyone will be fleeing for their lives. You just need to follow the protagonist.]

[During the escape, you possess no special abilities, yet you have a saintly heart and a strong desire to save people. However, you consistently fail to recognize who is who, rescuing disguised zombies, and your team faces danger several times because of you.]

[The main character is constantly getting injured, but also constantly getting stronger for you.]

[You felt guilty and were overwhelmed while saving the protagonist during a zombie apocalypse.]

[Your mission is now complete, but the progress bar may take a while. I will set you to a suspended animation mode, and you can leave this world once the main characters are rescued.]

Xue Ci indicated that she understood.

He looked up. Lu Zhoucheng was sitting on the steps not far away, watching him.

Xue Ci pretended not to see it and immediately looked away.

That day, it took him a long time to recover. Lu Zhoucheng was still saying things like, "Wasn't I being served very well?" and "If I were his wife, he would serve me like this every day."

Xue Ci's cheeks burned at the thought, and she immediately declared that there was no relationship between them, and that they would never get back together.

Lu Zhoucheng's face darkened.

Especially after Xue Ci handed over the box of snacks she had collected.

What are you doing? Treating him like a duck?

So now he not only wants to be a dog, but also a gigolo?

Lu Zhoucheng didn't answer, forcing Xue Ci to accept their relationship. Finally Xue Ci got annoyed and slapped him.

Lu Zhoucheng's ears were ringing; he felt both exhilarated and that his self-esteem had been trampled on.

Xue Ci seemed determined to break up with him completely, even refusing to stay in his room anymore.

The large rooms have all been allocated, leaving only the dormitory-style beds in the stadium. Of course, Lu Zhoucheng wouldn't let Xue Ci stay there, so he simply packed up his own bedding.

He now resembles a dejected, abandoned stray dog.

Moreover, Xue Ci hadn't spoken to him for several days after that.

Lu Zhoucheng was extremely agitated. On the surface, he appeared calm and collected, but behind the scenes, he was watching Lu Zhoucheng's interactions with other men with a gloomy expression.

The roommates all realized that Lu Zhoucheng had been dumped by Xue Ci, but of course they wouldn't ask him directly, for fear that reminding him would soften Xue Ci's heart.

Every day, everyone would share the snacks they received with Xue Ci, which gave them a glimmer of hope in their struggle to survive together during this crisis.

After collecting her lunch, Xue Ci saw Lu Zhoucheng rushing towards her, so she immediately changed direction.

He took small steps, and the distance between him and Lu Zhoucheng was getting shorter and shorter. He was so anxious that he stumbled and almost fell.

Fortunately, Wu Feng arrived in time.

Lu Zhoucheng probably came to settle accounts with him, feeling that he shouldn't let him off so easily after serving him for the past few days.

He needs to return it now.

Xue Ci felt it was safer to hide back in her room.

However, a tall figure was already standing at the door of the room, clearly there to wait for him.

One after another.

Xue Ci's face was all scrunched up in worry.

Lu Bo'an has been providing medical services and is so busy that he's almost never seen. Xue Ci hasn't spoken to him for a while.

The other party was asking him what had been going on between him and Lu Zhoucheng lately.

Xue Ci didn't know how to answer, "They had a fight."

Lu Bo'an: "Break up?"

Xue Ci corrected, "We didn't break up, we didn't get back together, but I won't talk to him anymore."

Xue Ci's cheeks were still flushed when she said this, as if the images from the past had stirred up her blood.

Lu Bo'an stared at his face, his tone slightly lighter than before. "What about your chest?"

Xue Ci awkwardly took a few steps back. "I'll ask Duan Zeran for help."

"Thank you, brother..."

Lu Bo'an didn't say anything more, "Go back to your room and eat."

Only after everyone left did the man lower his eyes, revealing a crazed, dark possessiveness.

*

Xue Ci a nap after lunch. In the afternoon, the superpowered individuals were going out to seek rescue.

He helped with cleaning in the logistics department.

The group returned late, Xue Ci, seeing that they had returned safely, finally felt relieved enough to go back to her room to sleep.

He was so sleepy that his eyelids were stuck together, and he fell into a deep sleep after his head hit the pillow.

I only came to my senses when something sticky licked my ankle.

Look towards the foot of the bed.

Nobody's here.

It took Xue Ci several seconds to realize— the Invisible Man had reappeared.

However, he had no chance to resist.

Heat emanated from the surroundings. Soon, he was lifted off the bed by the Invisible Man.

Hold him like you would a baby.

Tuck your knees in and bend them.

If a third person is present, he is lying half-suspended in mid-air.

This posture... reminded Xue Ci of some unpleasant memories from the past.

He struggled, but couldn't muster any strength.

The loose shorts had their edges drooping, and from certain angles, both the pink and white parts were completely visible.

The feeling of weightlessness made my soft, moist toes curl up.

Her skin took on a pinkish hue.

They seem so easy to bully.

Xue Ci's gaze wandered around, finally settling on the old, worn-out desk in the room.

There was only a small mirror, just a few inches in size, in the drawer; I don't know when it was placed on top.

Author's Note:

Looking in the mirror... Hmm, I write strange things every day. Please give me lots of praise and let me unlock even more bizarre ideas.