The Honest Office Worker Catfished Online (05)

Xue Ci was completely dumbfounded by Cheng Yuqing's words.

The round, dull eyes seemed not to have reacted yet; a few seconds later, the eyelashes trembled violently.

Her delicate eyebrows furrowed together as she looked at the other person in disbelief, as if to tell them that she was in a bad mood.

Her jade-like face was flushed pink by the steam, giving her an entirely innocent and endearing look, rather than a warning sign.

Cheng Yuqing raised his hands in surrender. "I was just kidding. I'm not a dragon, there aren't two of me."

Xue Ci was stunned with anger. "Is one enough?"

Cheng Yuqing hadn't expected Xue Ci to respond like that, and his eyelids twitched violently.

"One, a... should, ought to..."

Sure, it's possible.

Cheng Yuqing's gaze involuntarily fell on Xue Ci's oversized wizard robes.

It was loose and comfortable, covering every part of her body. But he knew how slender Xue Ci's waist was. Usually, when she took a nap at the company, the white shirt tucked into her waistband would accentuate her slim waist.

I estimate that one arm could easily wrap around it.

It's incredibly narrow.

So even one... might be difficult.

We need to take it one step at a time.

Maybe she'll be sitting in someone's lap, on the verge of tears, before it even starts.

A jumble of thoughts surged through Cheng Yuqing's mind. His brows furrowed, his expression blank, but his breathing became erratic.

When they came to their senses, they realized that the little wizard had left them quite a distance behind.

"... Xue Ci." Realizing his voice had become hoarse, Cheng Yuqing didn't dare to speak again and quickly caught up with the figure that was clearly sulking with him.

The wizard's robe that Cheng Yuqing gave her was too big, almost dragging on the ground. Xue Ci was careful at first, but after Cheng Yuqing, she walked in a hurry and stepped on the robe, falling directly into the stream.

Fortunately Cheng Yuqing in time and hugged his waist.

But one foot was already submerged in the stream.

"Are you... are you alright?" Cheng Yuqing easily lifted the person onto the tree stump, squatted down, lifted Xue Ci's loose wizard robe, and apologized while checking her over, "Don't be angry with me, it's my fault, I shouldn't have made that kind of joke."

"If you're still not satisfied, then yell back at me, you can even hit me, just don't get angry with me."

11:[.]

Damn, another man who likes to reward himself.

It used its wings to pull out a small notebook and wrote Cheng Yuqing's name in the "Suspect List of Fragment".

Cheng Yuqing a state of turmoil, especially after Xue Ci had almost fallen into the stream.

He rarely gets this nervous.

After a quick check, thankfully Xue Ci wasn't injured, but her right leg from the calf down was completely soaked.

"Dry it first, then do the task."

Xue Ci isn't a petty person and has a very good temper, but she was genuinely frightened just now.

That alone is already very uncomfortable.

It might be okay at first, but it gets worse as time goes on. The man will hold him on his lap and rock him while whispering a lot of things in his ear.

Not to mention a dragon.

Xue Ci her face away and bit her lip.

"I... I..."

Cheng Yuqing panicked. This was the first time he had ever said such trash talk to deliberately provoke someone, and he didn't know how to apologize.

Xue Ci her face away, refusing to look at him at all.

Her fingers twisted and turned the clothes, seemingly lost in thought.

Plump cheeks and a pointed chin.

Her bright red lips were covered in water droplets.

How come... she's so beautiful even when she's angry?

Cheng Yuqing looked away, lifted the wizard's robe again, then rolled it up and placed it on Xue Ci's lap.

He lifted Xue Ci's wet foot.

Long, slender fingers gripped her thin ankle firmly.

Just as I grabbed it, I noticed the owner of the ankle pull back slightly.

Very weak strength.

Completely unable to break free.

Cheng Yuqing's tone was slightly awkward, yet also contained a cautious attempt to please. "Let me dry you first."

Xue Ci hadn't yet unlocked the drying ability, but she already felt her body temperature dropping in the dark forest.

Refusing at this point would be asking for trouble.

He wasn't that stupid, so he stopped dodging and even rubbed his foot against the other person's hand.

Cheng Yuqing's temples throbbed, and the spot where Xue Ci had brushed against felt like it had been electrified; his mind was buzzing.

What kind of boy has feet that look like that...?

Cheng Yuqing had never seen other people's feet before, but they were different from what he knew.

Her ankles were slender, with tiny blood vessels clearly visible on her fair insteps; her toes were rounded, and her clean, pink toenails were perfectly styled.

Will their clothes be either white or pink?

Cheng Yuqing forced himself to suppress his thoughts.

The drying process is actually quite simple; it doesn't require taking off shoes or clothes. But for some reason, he goes to the extra trouble of doing these tedious things.

With his heart pounding, he dried Xue Ci's feet, keeping her warm, and then squatted down beside her knees to slowly dry her shoes and socks.

How can someone enjoy doing this kind of servant work so much?

Cheng Yuqing didn't understand.

I need to leave for a while.

Although the holographic gaming glasses were of the lowest quality, they were still considered smart home technology. After being alerted by the knocking, Xue Ci looked at Cheng Yuqing with slight embarrassment. "Don't... don't let the dragon get near me."

Cheng Yuqing nodded in agreement. "How long are you going to be gone?"

Unfortunately, Xue Ci didn't reply, and her eyes closed.

This state is not offline, but rather a temporary departure from the holographic vehicle.

Cheng Yuqing stared at Xue Ci's face, lowered his eyes, and a hint of disappointment appeared on his usually carefree face.

What did Xue Ci go about? Was she replying to someone's message?

Or is it simply that you're angry with him and don't want to talk to him?

How do I coax someone?

Even in his distress, Cheng Yuqing patiently helped Xue Ci on her shoes and socks.

My finger accidentally brushed against Xue Ci's soft toes.

His shoulders stiffened slightly.

A light touch should... be fine, right?

He and Xue Ci are such good friends, a little touch on the foot is definitely nothing to worry about.

And he was just checking if the water stains had dried.

Cheng Yuqing convinced himself. He tried pinching Xue Ci's toes, and after a moment, as if he had found something fun, he began to knead them back and forth.

I only helped people put on their shoes and socks after they were worn red from the friction.

The man squatted down in front of Xue Ci, and began to get impatient after two minutes.

Why aren't they back yet?

I hope I'm not being bothered by someone.

*

When Xue Ci opened the door, he wasn't facing his landlord, but Chu Juesheng, who lived across the street from him.

The boy said that their rooms share the same electricity meter, and Xue Ci's room was probably paying the electricity bill. He said he would pay him his share of the electricity bill later, so he came over to knock on the door and add her on WeChat.

"Good."

Xue Ci around and picked up her phone.

Chu Juesheng leaned against the door, his eyes lowered.

Looking into someone else's room is considered impolite; at the very least, he dislikes others entering his room.

I saw the poster in Xue Ci's room last time, purely by chance.

However... the room smells so good, it's like everything smells of Song Xueci.

Chu Juesheng tensed up, his face flushing uncontrollably.

"Just scan this code." Xue Ci opened WeChat and noticed that the other person's temples were bulging with veins, and their face was flushed. "Are you hot?"

Chu Juesheng coughed dramatically, "... The air conditioner in my room isn't working."

"Would you like to come to my room for a bit?" Xue Ci, oblivious to his discomfort, reminded him, "But it's a bit chilly."

Chu Juesheng entered the house.

Xue Ci's room was the cheapest one on this floor. The room was small, and the window faced north, so no sunlight could get in.

Fortunately, it's summer now; you can only imagine how cold this house would be in winter.

The door creaked shut.

Chu Juesheng's eyelids twitched, and he suddenly felt the air get hotter.

Looking around, I saw Song Xueci's things everywhere.

In the end, I didn't know where to look.

The bassist is tall and has long legs, but his head is slightly drooping, making him look like a big dog that has made a mistake.

Xue Ci tugged at his clothes, held up her phone screen to him, and gestured for him to scan the QR code to add her as a friend.

"... Oh." Chu Juesheng stiffly opened WeChat, and while he was scanning, several WeChat messages popped up on Song Xueci's phone.

Cheng Yuqing: [I was wrong.]

Cheng Yuqing: [I shouldn't have said I wanted to mess with you.]

Cheng Yuqing: [Don't be angry with me.]

Cheng Yuqing: [What are you doing? Are you hungry? I'll get you something to eat, okay?]

Chu Juesheng frowned deeply.

Xue Ci also felt the vibration, said "Wait for me a moment" and took her phone back. After seeing the messages, she pursed her lips again and again.

Then he placed his finger on the screen.

The time was short, so the reply should not be very long.

Then several more messages popped up on the other end.

Although he didn't know the contents, Chu Juesheng was quite certain that the other party was probably a sycophant.

And since he said he "wanted to mess with you," he was definitely a man.

A man is pursuing Song Xueci, and she's completely smitten.

Chu Juesheng assumed the young tenant was a pure and innocent otaku, especially since he had asked him earlier how to attract men.

I guess they've already sent photos of their waist and legs, just like he suggested.

You've got the other person hooked up with something like "I want to do it."

After realizing that Song Xueci wasn't trying to hook up with him, Chu Juesheng's expression turned ugly, and he then sent a friend request.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say that kind of man was definitely unreliable, just a scumbag who liked to deceive young boys.

But after Song Xueci his friend, she started sending him messages.

They seem to care about the other person a lot.

Chu Juesheng's expression turned very bad.

"Then I'll go back."

Xue Ci gave a mumbled "hmm" without even glancing at him.

Chu Juesheng left the room expressionlessly.

Anyway, I add people as friends just to transfer money.

Who Song Xueci likes or tries to hook up with, even if he hooks up with several at the same time, has nothing to do with him.

*

Xue Ci locked the door and put her holographic glasses back on.

After a flash of white light, he returned to the forest.

My feet feel warm.

It seems Cheng Yuqing has already dried him.

He stood up, his wizard's robes crumpled from the tree stump's rings.

"Wait a minute."

Cheng Yuqing finished straightening Xue Ci's robe from behind, he walked up to her, leaned down slightly, and brought his face close to hers. "Are you still angry with me?"

"..."

Xue Ci almost forgot that she was angry.

"I'm not angry anymore."

Then he urged, "Let's go quickly!"

Tonight I have to wait until "Crow" comes online to subtly hint to the other person to add me on WeChat.

The task is arduous.

We need to speed things up.

"Move a little closer," Cheng Yuqing reminded Xue Ci, since they were about to teleport, but the other person bumped into him directly.

My heart is a bit unsteady, like a shaken soda, the bubbles filling my heart and rising into the air.

Cheng Yuqing couldn't understand this feeling, attributing it to the budding of friendship between straight men within him.

The next second, the two teleported to the front of the cave.

The mountain is massive and steep, shrouded in clouds and mist, making it impossible to see the summit at a glance.

"If you... are afraid of the black dragon, then wait here." Remembering how frightened Xue Ci had been earlier, Cheng Yuqing didn't want her to enter the dark cave. He gave Xue Ci a protective shield. "There are only man-eating plants and the like here, no boss. I'll come out to get you soon."

Xue Ci: "Then be careful."

The wizard's hat was too easy to snag on the branches, Xue Ci took it off and tied it around her waist with a rope.

A tuft of hair sticks up on the back of his head.

Cheng Yuqing ruffled his hair. "Then I'll go in."

The man was of higher rank; he disappeared into the cave in an instant.

Xue Ci approached the cave, but it was pitch black and he couldn't see anything. He let out an "Ah" sound at the entrance, and the echo lingered for a long time.

So deep...

Xue Ci took a few steps back on tiptoe.

The wait was a bit boring, so he didn't wander around but just lingered among a few trees nearby.

The weeds around the cave entrance were foxtail grass. Xue Ci plucked one and skillfully wove it into a ring.

Swoosh--

It's the sound of vines sliding across the grass!

Xue Ci froze, quickly put the ring into his pocket, and then warily swung his magic wand at the vines that were reaching out to grab his face.

However, the next second...

At the tip of the dark green vine, a small yellow flower slowly blooms.

The small flowers are delicate and have little fragrance, resembling wildflowers.

It seems like there was no malicious intent...

Xue Ci relaxed slightly and tentatively asked, "Is it for me?"

The vines swayed up and down, resembling a human nodding.

Xue Ci understood and extended her palm to the other person.

The little flower was carefully placed in the palm of the hand by the vine.

Xue Ci wove it onto the ring band and then put it in the toolbox.

It seems that not all vines are aggressive.

Just as Xue Ci was thinking this, the vine suddenly attacked the nearby plants that were trying to curry favor with Xue Ci!

The scene became intense. The air was filled with the smell of crushed plant leaves.

Some of the juice even dripped onto Xue Ci's robe.

Thinking about the effects these juices would have, Xue Ci froze, and in fright, she hid in the cave.

In the empty passageway, only his disordered and flustered footsteps and short, rapid breathing could be heard.

11 shook its body and became a fluffy little nightlight.

Xue Ci didn't want to go deeper into the cave, but as soon as he left, the vines raised their thick tendrils in the air before rushing into the cave and heading straight for him.

don't want...

Xue Ci stopped breathing, and in her panic, she struggled to run towards the left-hand opening, only to be quickly covered in the mouth from behind, grabbed by the waist, and slammed against the wall.

"Hmm..."

Xue Ci subconsciously pressed her tongue against the other person's palm.

He was so flustered that he didn't notice the other person's body stiffen and their breathing become heavier.

"It's me." Cheng Yuqing released his hand. He didn't know where these plants came from, since there were no aggressive monsters near the Black Dragon Cave.

Has there been a bug?

Moreover, these vines seem to be heading towards the Xue Ci.

However Cheng Yuqing quickly lost his ability to think. Xue Ci was still in his arms, the two of them very close, their warmth intertwined.

High temperatures intensify the aroma.

"Their sense of smell is evolved, so they can find you quickly because you have a scent they like."

Xue Ci helplessly, "Then... what do we do now?"

He thought Cheng Yuqing would teleport or take him to the Black Dragon.

In short, a battle will break out.

However, Cheng Yuqing not only didn't move, but also slumped her head onto his shoulder.

His hair was making his neck itchy.

"Come closer to me, so you can smell my scent."

In the darkness, he heard the person in his arms make a soft "oh" sound, and then they pressed themselves closer to him.

Such physical contact made Cheng Yuqing that his scalp tingled.

His back trembled with excitement.

It seems... my body is starting to get excited too.

Cheng Yuqing realized something and slightly distanced himself. He stiffly swung his sword, causing the thick, terrifying vines to wither in less than a second.

If it weren't for the pitch-black cave temporarily impairing Xue Ci's ability to think, he would have definitely realized that Cheng Yuqing could have dealt with these plants from the very beginning, but instead, he made up some excuse to get Xue Ci to approach him willingly.

Unfortunately, the little wizard is a bit slow.

When the other person released him, his voice was still tense. "Dragon... is it over?"

"Hmm." Cheng Yuqing's voice was low and husky, "I'll take you... never mind, I'll carry you there."

Xue Ci wanted to decline, but the cave was too dark and it would take more time for him to walk, so she climbed onto the man's back.

Cheng Yuqing and handsome, but his muscles are not to be underestimated.

He carried the Xue Ci farewell with remarkable ease.

After passing through two caves, a yellow light gradually appeared. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the light emanating from gold.

"That bead will level up." After setting the person down, Cheng Yuqing took out a luminous bead from his treasure trove. "Absorb it, and you'll level up ten times in a row."

Xue Ci's eyes lit up, and she took it.

Then, looking at the level 35 above his head, he showed a satisfied expression.

Cheng Yuqing raised the corners of his mouth. "The rest can be put into the toolbox. No rush, we have plenty of time, and there aren't any monsters around here."

Just as Xue Ci was about to agree, 11 reminded her: [Host, a liar has appeared!]

"Crow" sent him a message as soon as he logged on.

[exist?]

Where are you? I'm coming to find you.

Completing the tasks is still more important.

Xue Ci stared at the box of treasures, then reluctantly looked away.

He Cheng Yuqing, "I'm going to visit my friends now. Thank you for helping me level up."

"Looking for friends?" Cheng Yuqing still wanted to stay with Xue Ci, and he also found this thought strange. "Alright then... pack these things up before you leave."

Xue Ci, "I have to go find him now."

"Or I can go too, three people can form a team."

Moreover, Cheng Yuqing also wanted to know who this person was that Xue Ci was so eager to see.

"He's very aloof."

Xue Ci politely declined, noticing that Cheng Yuqing's expression had clearly turned disappointed.

Don't do that... it's a bit pitiful.

Xue Ci felt like a scumbag who would use someone and then dump them, but time was tight for the mission, so he took out the ring he had just braided from his toolbox.

"This is for you."

"I have to go now! I'll see you next time."

Cheng Yuqing stared blankly at the ring in his hand.

Giving someone a ring... what does that mean?

*

When doing tasks, try to avoid having acquaintances present.

Xue Ci her location to "Crow" but asked for it from the other party.

Soon, "Crow" sent him a portal.

Xue Ci on it, and the next second, a young girl appeared in front of her.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

The scammer finally remembered to use a female account.

Bai Wu paused slightly upon seeing the wizard's robes he was wearing.

Wizard robes are unlocked based on player level.

The item Xue Ci is wearing can only be obtained by experienced players who are level 70 or above.

It seems someone gave it to me.

Moreover, Xue Ci's level has increased significantly compared to last time.

How did he level up when he hasn't logged in even once in the past two weeks?

Who were you promoted with?

Xue Ci didn't notice the "Crow's " solemn expression, since the other person usually didn't show any expression.

Are we still doing the couple quests today?

Bai Wu gave a faint "hmm": "But there's no rush."

He took out some herbs and a wizard's robe from his toolbox.

Xue Ci immediately noticed that her wizard's robes had changed.

What was originally a simple black robe was adorned with sapphires and lace by "Crow" on the chest and cuffs.

While being visually appealing, it also enhances defensive capabilities.

Xue Ci in surprise, "Is this... for me?"

But why do scammers always send him things?

11: [Host, this is a scammer's tactic. He'll ask you for even more later!]

Xue Ci suppressed her soft heart and, as was her duty, put on the wizard's robes.

So beautiful.

The elaborate costume accentuated her face... she really did look like a princess.

Bai Wu's lips curved into a smile as he handed over the herbs.

Xue Ci in surprise, "Are you giving this to me too?"

"These are being returned to their rightful owner; they're the herbs that were stolen from you last time."

Bai Wu recalled the pitiful sight of the little wizard squatting on the ground last time. During this time, besides testing clothes, he also caught a thief and made clothes for Xue Ci.

Of course, it's not because they have a couple's phone number.

He felt that if he treated Xue Ci well now, he could show Xue Ci what it meant to be in a relationship, and she probably wouldn't be fooled in the future.

He was just doing a good deed.

He's essentially the same as Song Xueci; he's straight.

Did you find it for me?

Xue Ci's eyes were wide open.

What kind of scam is this...?

"I originally wanted them to apologize, but sending you a message requires adding them as a friend." Bai Wu stared at Xue Ci's face. "You probably don't want to add them either."

"Of course I don't want to," Xue Ci nodded emphatically. "I only want to add you."

My heart was being teased, making strange noises.

Bai Wu's voice was curt. "Let's go do some quests. You're level 35 now; you can join a big guild when you reach level 50."

"However, using a mage isn't a good option for today's couples' quest."

"I need to change my number."

In fact, high-level mages are more than capable of fighting any boss in a beginner village like the Misty Forest.

Bai Wu was just making up an excuse not to use a female character.

Xue Ci waited by the roadside, and soon a man dressed as a knight appeared in front of her.

The man wore half an iron mask.

The remaining exposed features were deep-set eyes, dark pupils with an indifferent expression, and sculpted facial features.

It suddenly became so tall...

This time, Xue Ci had to tilt her head back to speak.

So, should we upgrade now?

Bai Wu nodded.

The tall knight and the handsome young wizard whose face was completely covered walked down the main city street, quickly attracting everyone's attention.

Someone took a screenshot and posted it on a game forum.

Of course, the less important knights were cut.

--[Possibly most suitable for wearing a witch costume, male.]

The comments below quickly built up a long thread.

Xue Ci was completely unaware of this; he simply stopped when he saw the familiar location.

"Are we going to fight a dragon?"

"Leveling up is fast by fighting dragons."

Bai Wu took Song Xueci fight the dragon, actually wanting to ask her if she was teaming up with someone to level up so quickly.

As a result, hesitation appeared in Xue Ci's light-colored eyes beneath the wizard's hat.

He had just come out of the cave and really didn't want to take any more risks.

Moreover... he was terrified of encountering a dragon.

Xue Ci tugged at "Crow's" clothes. "Let's go somewhere else..."

The more he acted this way, the more Bai Wu pressed him for answers, "Why?"

Like a husband who becomes suspicious and paranoid after marriage.

Xue Ci pursed her lips, her brows furrowed in embarrassment, then whispered, "Dragons like humans to have baby dragons for them."

Bai Wu's eyelids twitched violently.

As if realizing something, his brows furrowed deeply.

The tall figure approached the young wizard.

Until the other person's back pressed against the rough stone wall.

Someone said something like that to you, didn't they?

Bai Wu did not use a question.

Xue Ci was stunned.

I don't understand why the other person's mood suddenly dropped.

The cold-faced knight is terrifying; it seems like a casual sword strike could take him offline.

Xue Ci, pitifully lowered her eyes, and remained silent.

He instinctively felt that it might be better to remain silent.

If you nod, the consequences might be even more serious.

In Bai Wu's view, such silence was tantamount to acquiescence.

Who is it?

To say such vulgar things to Song Xueci.

A belly full of pregnancy and all that... Bai Wu's face grew colder and colder.

His usually calm voice carried a hint of gritted teeth.

What else did he say to you?

Author's Note:

I don't think they said anything about filling one's stomach completely.