The Honest Office Drone Catfished Online (08)

Xue Ci's fingers gripped the phone tightly; her knuckles were white, and her neatly arranged fingernails were also white.

The soft flesh squeezed out from between the fingers is pink.

He genuinely believed he had misread the words. So far, his impression of "Crow" was that of a cold, aloof conman who couldn't bring himself to act cute, but he had never uttered such vulgar language before.

Xue Ci tried to pretend she didn't understand, but when her gaze fell on it again, her whole body felt burning hot, as if she had a fever.

What does he want to say back...?

Should we awkwardly change the subject or give a proper answer?

Neither of these were what Xue Ci wanted to do at that moment. He was a little angry and wanted to tell the other person that he hadn't done it.

Xue Ci was too embarrassed to even utter that word.

Hesitantly, 11 suddenly appeared: [Host, something's wrong! How did these Fragment manage to... ahhhhh...]

11 screamed: [How could they send you a message like this?!]

It wants to apply a mosaic layer, but it doesn't have that permission.

More than replying to messages, Xue Ci was concerned about whether the Fragment had caused any more trouble.

What happened to them?

It's been so quiet lately.

[These Fragment...]

11. Sorry to say, I'll just put the voice-to-text of the Fragment arguing directly on the panel.

[I killed him! How could he take my wife to a place like that!]

[I don't believe it was unintentional; he might have given it the poison.]

[He licked my wife until she looked like that.]

Sweet water is everywhere!

He saw his wife's completely out-of-control expression.

Where did this perverted man and trashy little world come from?

Wasn't it just about scamming money? Now they're scamming your body too?

[This was a true birth.]

What's the use of you all just getting anxious here?

I reckon he'll take his wife to unlock other maps next time.

Just wait, he'll ruin his wife; things won't be as simple as just dealing with Niao Niao then.

[Let's just wipe out this little world.]

[Although we are enemies, I agree to this for now.]

[agree.]

The heat on Xue Ci's face hadn't subsided since she read the first sentence.

His ears turned bright red, his breathing became rapid and shallow, and the air was thick and humid.

He felt bullied, both by the group of Fragment and by the "Crow" that sent him the message.

But I don't know how to retaliate.

Xue Ci's eyes also reddened. After 11 opened the chat channel, he opened his mouth, his voice much colder than usual: [If you ever say that again--]

In truth, he hadn't considered the consequences. He was no match for them in strength, not to mention that the other side was a group of monsters.

He couldn't do anything about them.

However, it seemed that he didn't need to threaten them; the group of Fragment immediately started kowtowing and admitting their mistakes, their attitude completely changing. They said they would never say such things again and asked people not to hate them.

It's impossible not to dislike it.

Xue Ci angrily threw down those words, feeling that she had gotten the better of herself.

That's a way of getting revenge.

After that, the Fragment remained silent and stayed in their rooms to reflect.

Xue Ci could vaguely sense what these Fragment cared about.

Although it might sound narcissistic, Xue Ci knew that Fragment cared about him a lot.

[Host, the progress bar has increased. The scammer just messaged you again; your relationship is progressing.]

Xue Ci down, and sure enough, there were several more messages in the chat box.

Crow: [I apologize for my offense.]

Crow: [Get some rest.]

Crow: [What do you want to eat tonight? I'll order for you.]

The other party's apology made Xue Ci stop dwelling on what had just happened.

11 seizes the opportunity: [Host, you can order something expensive and make the scammer bleed! From now on, you'll be the one paying for him.]

Xue Ci thought that made sense, but she wasn't hungry yet.

He didn't know if it was from lack of oxygen or from anger, but his head felt very heavy. He told the other person that he wasn't hungry yet and put his phone on silent.

*

Xue Ci woke up at eight o'clock with a dazed expression. Before she was fully awake, she felt a thin layer of sweat on her body, so she got out of bed, grabbed a change of clothes, and went to the bathroom.

The bathroom door was closed; someone was inside.

Xue Ci was about to go back to her room to wait when the door opened.

Tall, long-legged guys have to bend over slightly to avoid hitting the top of the door, which looks really cramped.

Chu Juesheng had just finished showering, his hair was still damp, and water droplets trickled down his neck and soaked into the fabric.

The moisture made his features appear even colder and darker, giving him an aura that said, "Keep away."

However, upon seeing the person standing outside the bathroom, his indifferent expression quickly vanished, and his eyes drooped. Someone who could easily be a school bully had instead become as docile as an innocent, big dog.

Xue Ci greeted the other person.

He had just woken up, and his voice sounded like it was coming from his nose—soft, with a lingering tone and a hint of coquetry.

Chu Juesheng awkwardly dried his hair, then noticed Xue Ci holding a basin. "Are you going to take a bath now?"

"Um..."

Xue Ci him to confirm, "Do you still need to use the bathroom?"

He didn't notice the slight embarrassment between Chu Juesheng's brows.

"It's full of water... You, you need to be careful."

Xue Ci said thank you.

Chu Juesheng coughed. "Have you had dinner? I haven't seen you leave your room."

"Not yet." Xue Ci then realized she was hungry.

"I haven't eaten yet either, let's eat together. I'll order, what do you want to eat?"

Xue Ci really couldn't think of an answer when asked this question out of the blue.

Chu Juesheng stared at his face and patiently asked, "Would you like Japanese food?"

Xue Ci thought of her meager bank balance and shook her head, "No need..."

Chu Juesheng saw through Xue Ci's thoughts. "I'll treat you. You can treat me next time you get paid. Is that okay?"

The other person was young and very friendly, so Xue Ci felt really bad about refusing again.

After coaxing the person back to their room, Xue Ci the door.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt there was an indescribable smell in the bathroom.

Xue Ci frowned slightly, and only began washing up after opening the window to let in some fresh air.

Unbeknownst to him, the tiles he was standing on were stained with a not-so-clean liquid that had dripped from the person before him.

*

Just as I finished blow-drying my hair, the takeout arrived.

There were people in the kitchen, so Xue Ci suggested to Chu Juesheng that they go to the room.

Chu Juesheng thought about how he had secretly watched Xue Ci sleeping that afternoon, and he was afraid that he would embarrass himself by getting a nosebleed in front of Xue Ci this time.

"Or should we go to my room?"

It didn't matter where they ate; Xue Ci was hungry and didn't care about such things, so she went straight into the house with Chu Juesheng.

Although they are all on the same floor, the rooms are of different grades.

Chu Juesheng's room was clearly larger than the one he rented, and it even had a balcony. Of course, the rent was also three hundred more expensive.

Chu Juesheng froze as soon as he entered, quickly tidying up the room. His room was fairly clean, but it was cluttered with too many things.

While tidying up, she explained, "I usually keep things tidy, but I've been too busy these past few days."

Xue Ci nodded obligingly and pointed to the chair. "There are more here."

The tall boy glanced at it, his ears turning bright red instantly. After quickly taking the underwear off the chair, he added, "It's clean."

Xue Ci.

He didn't expect it to be underwear... it was too big; he thought it was a towel.

Finally, we sat down to eat.

Chu Juesheng a very generous amount of food and even helped pour soy sauce and squeeze lemon juice.

They are not incapable of taking care of others just because they are only 18 years old.

The two chatted while eating. Chu Juesheng asked Xue Ci where she worked and what she usually did after work. Eventually, they started talking about dating.

The boy asked casually, "You said you wanted to pursue that person last time, what's the situation now?"

"It's good." Xue Ci glanced at the progress bar.

40%, very smooth.

Chu Juesheng didn't ask any further questions. Xue Ci assumed he wasn't interested and focused on eating. But after a full minute or two, he suddenly asked again, "How did you two meet?"

Xue Ci didn't react immediately. "What?"

"How did you and your partner meet?" Chu Juesheng wasn't on the meal. "Were you classmates in school? Or did you meet after you started working?"

Seeing Xue Ci staring at him, he added, "I've never been in a relationship before, so I'm asking you for advice."

Xue Ci was stunned for a moment, then her face lit up with surprise.

This is the first time someone has asked him about his dating experience.

"I met him online, through the novel ' Lost Continent ' that I just told you about." Xue Ci straightened her back, a hint of smugness in her voice. "Having a boyfriend is actually very simple; you just have to be with him every day."

Chu Juesheng gave a faint "Oh".

After a couple of seconds, he stared at Xue Ci's delicate and beautiful profile. "Are you the kind of person who loves to act cute and likes to call someone 'husband'?"

What...

Xue Ci's eyes were still round and blunt, with her light-colored pupils slightly enlarged.

Chu Juesheng rephrased it. "Have you ever called someone else 'husband'?"

Xue Ci pursed her lips, and blood quickly welled up in her skin, which was as smooth as mutton fat.

It has a pinkish tint.

The voice was slow and hesitant, as if a little embarrassed. "I called out."

Chu Juesheng's breathing tightened.

He lowered his eyes, seemingly lost in thought. After a moment, he reached out and pulled a coat from the foot of the bed, covering his legs with it.

Xue Ci had no time to pay attention to his little tricks; "Crow" sent him a message.

Crow: [Are you awake?]

They were currently in the most crucial stage of their online romance, Xue Ci immediately replied: [Already awake.]

Crow: [Just woke up? Have you eaten? What would you like to eat? I'll order for you.]

Xue Ci was already full, so she took a picture nearby and sent it over.

Crow: [Is this for one person?]

Xue Ci, "[My roommate treated me to it.]"

Crow: [Male or female?]

After seeing the message, Xue Ci told 11, "[He's already checking up on me. Looks like he's already planning to scam me online.]"

11 cheered in front of the host, but was deeply worried inside.

It looks like they've already gotten themselves into trouble.

He won't necessarily require the host to date him, will he?

Xue Ci was also very immersed in the role, busy being deceived. "[He's a boy. Don't worry, I don't talk to other girls except you.]"

Two minutes later, the Crow: [Okay.]

I don't know what Bai Wu was feeling when he sent this message. In the photo Xue Ci sent him, a hand was in the frame.

The veins on the back of his hand are prominent, and his fingers are long, so he's probably tall.

Living in a place like No. 7 Apartments, yet treating your roommate to such expensive food.

Offering unsolicited favors.

No matter how Bai Wu thought about it, he felt that the other person was not a good person.

Actually, he had thought about this issue after Xue Ci sent him the address last time. That place was a mixed bag, with all sorts of people. It would be too dangerous for Xue Ci, a pure and beautiful young boy, to live there.

However, given their current relationship, it's not appropriate for them to invite Xue Ci to move in with him.

The phone vibrated.

Xue Ci: [If we have a chance to meet, let's eat this together, okay?]

Xue Ci: [Cat showing its belly. jpg.]

Bai Wu's eyelids twitched from being teased.

He stared at his phone, typing "Actually, I'm a man," but hesitated for a long time before pressing send.

They only chat online and never meet in person.

Therefore, Song Xueci doesn't need to know whether he is male or female.

Bai Wu deleted the message, skipped the topic, and after chatting for a few more minutes, someone in their game team group sent a link.

[See this post.]

[I see other guilds have already sent invitations, but our guild is still lacking a support player, isn't it?]

Clicking the link leads to a popular post.

[OP: What should I do? I've been observing a newbie for four days.]

The image has been censored and has already trended on forums; the keyword is "beautiful woman."

I don't want to mention names; I'm just going to talk about my strange psychological journey.

First of all, I'm straight.

I'm 21 years old and a senior in college. I've never been in a relationship or been attracted to anyone, but I'm attracted to a player whose face might not even be real.

The first time I saw him, he was gathering herbs. He was a newly registered user and even asked me how to get back to the main city.

You have no idea how soft and beautiful his voice is.

So I couldn't help but start paying attention to him, seeing what tasks he did every day.

He seems to be doing a couple's quest with someone else; anyway, he came out of the castle today.

But he really... ugh, so frustrating, can anyone tell me what's wrong?

Is this a blind date invitation?

[Is he really a straight man? He's Schrödinger's straight man, just a Pavlovian sycophant.]

[Decoded, I've seen that post, the face is indeed amazing.]

[OP: I'm a straight man, totally straight. You guys are straight too, why don't you try looking at the photos?]

[Death is death.]

[I think I vaguely remember that newbie the original poster mentioned; the keywords are "witch outfit."]

[Then I know who it is.]

[Seriously, some people don't know this game allows character customization? Do they really think this is what people look like in real life?]

[To be fair, the face has definitely been pinched; you can tell.]

[I've finished reading it. I understand the original poster; I'm already gay.]

[OP: This isn't a dating post. If you see this, could you accept my friend request? My level is pretty good, and I'm in the guild with stars; I can help you with group activities.]

[To the person upstairs who mentioned character customization, please stop commenting. They did customize the character's face, but they made it uglier.]

She's a million times prettier in person than this, and she's not photogenic at all. She has a very small, fair face and a soft voice.

I'm straight too.

I was just passing by, but I couldn't stand seeing someone making false accusations.

[The one upstairs who's bent over, post the photo.]

[OP: First of all, I want to clarify that I didn't take the photos secretly. I saved them elsewhere.]

[picture]

[picture]]

[This... is so pink.]

[Everyone, don't you think it's good...?]

[I've already saved this.]

The post has been capped.

Lou Bai Wu didn't look at the rest of the post, coldly exited, and then called Xu Wei to ask him to delete it.

The deletion of the post did not stop people's curiosity; they paid even more attention to the newcomer with the ID "Little Snowman".

Xue Ci was completely unaware of this.

The couple quests in the castle have completely cured his internet addiction; unless the system issues a quest, he doesn't want to log into the game at all.

He spent the whole of Sunday lying in bed with 11 watching movies.

"Crow" ordered him takeout, and the message she sent was longer than the previous few days.

However, most of the news Cheng Yuqing.

The other person somehow found out that he had gone to the castle to do a mission yesterday, and used all sorts of derogatory terms to describe the place, and even said that if he really wanted to go, he should ask him to come along.

That's a couples' quest... Xue Ci wanted to remind him, but the other person meant well, and saying that would sound like he was mocking him for being single.

Xue Ci thoughtfully replied with "Okay".

The weekend flew by, and Monday arrived in no time.

Xue Ci went to visit the grave in anguish. He had just sat down at his workstation when he received devastating news—due to a shortage of staff, he was transferred to the president's office as an assistant.

In the original storyline, he was just a minor character with little screen time, and his position in the company was not described in detail.

All the job transfers are perfectly reasonable.

But Xue Ci very nervous.

He often heard President Gu call him "the cold-faced devil" at the company, and he was afraid that if he did not do his job perfectly, he would be called into the office and scolded by the other party.

However, he finally breathed a sigh of relief after his colleague told him that he was only going to be an assistant to the special assistant and would not have to see President Gu.

The assistant's personality President Gu. Xue Ci has met him and found him to be a very easy-going person.

Compared to him, the person directly involved, Cheng Yuqing's reaction was much stronger, like a primary school student whose deskmate had been moved by the homeroom teacher, who immediately wanted to go upstairs to find President Gu.

"No..." Xue Ci grabbed him.

His public image wasn't particularly prominent in the company, and if Cheng Yuqing Cheng Yuqing such a scene, it's uncertain whether he would be laid off prematurely.

The plot then fell apart.

Xue Ci prioritized the plot and the mission above all else, so she immediately softened her voice. "I'll still have lunch with you."

Cheng Yuqing wasn't happy, but didn't want to appear immature. "Okay, I'll talk to my uncle and tell him not to be so busy. There's a lot of overtime in the CEO's office."

Upon hearing about working overtime, Xue Ci sighed inwardly—she'd have to earn money to support that swindler.

*

The president's office was on the top floor of the company. Xue Ci didn't have much stuff on his workstation, so Cheng Yuqing helped him tidy up and kindly escorted him upstairs.

After putting his things down at his workstation, Cheng Yuqing knocked on the door and entered the room.

"Uncle, why did you suddenly transfer Song Xueci to your side?"

Gu Yan didn't look up. "We're short-staffed."

Cheng Yuqing, of course, didn't believe it. "If you're short-staffed, just hire someone else and send him back. His major isn't relevant to the job."

Gu Yan looked at Cheng Yuqing as if he were looking at someone who had been separated from their early relationship but dared not admit it.

He narrowed his eyes slightly. "I'll vet the people you like for you."

Cheng Yuqing froze, opened his lips as if to deny something, but his throat seemed to be blocked by something, and he couldn't utter a single word.

Finally, he nervously ruffled his hair, said, "He's not very brave, don't scold him like you would your employees," and fled the house in a disheveled state.

*

Xue Ci found herself surprisingly comfortable in the CEO's office after a few days of adjustment.

The desk was spacious, the environment was quiet, and his assistant even had a row of potted plants waiting for him to water them.

Most importantly, he only had to do some miscellaneous tasks, didn't need to work overtime, and his base salary increased.

Even the coupons that President Gu found troublesome were given to him.

Xue Ci was satisfied, but she didn't dare to let her guard down.

He didn't dare play games during this period, afraid of staying up too late at night and being late for school the next day.

He and "Crow" contact each other on WeChat every day, and the other person often sends him food.

The progress bar is increasing slowly, but it hasn't stopped either.

Finally, the weekend has arrived.

Xue Ci had planned to log in and connect with "Crow" in the game, but then she was suddenly notified to go on a team-building trip with the people who had participated in the project recently.

The company will cover the team building expenses.

After hearing that the location was a hot spring resort hotel, Xue Ci's resistance lessened.

Friday afternoon was a workday, and the staff were taken directly to the hotel by bus.

Xue Ci has been with the company for so long, and the only colleagues she is familiar with are Cheng Yuqing and her special assistant. She can't match the faces and names of the others, and they are only handing over work-related matters.

When someone called him to the private room, amidst the lively atmosphere, Xue Ci was pushed inside by someone's shoulder, not knowing who it was.

There were people singing in the private room, and drinks and snacks were laid out on the table. Xue Ci found a corner.

He had just finished soaking in the hot springs, and he wasn't wearing his glasses. The clothes he was wearing were provided by the hotel—a loose-fitting short-sleeved shirt and shorts—and his exposed skin was warm and pink from the heat.

Some colleagues who hadn't paid attention to Xue Ci before couldn't help but turn their attention to her.

One of her colleagues knew how to mix drinks and made Xue Ci a cocktail. Xue Ci a sip and thought it tasted pretty good.

The sofa next to her suddenly sank, and Xue Ci's body tilted uncontrollably in that direction, accidentally bumping into Cheng Yuqing's arm.

The other person remained motionless, and after exchanging a few words, suddenly produced a necklace.

Xue Ci's eyes widened slightly. "For me?"

"Hmm." The light concealed Cheng Yuqing reddened ears. "Didn't you give me something last time?"

"?"

Xue Ci her head, staring at him with a puzzled look.

Cheng Yuqing swallowed hard.

How come even the smallest expression is so cute?

Cheng Yuqing finished explaining, Xue Ci remembered, "That was woven from straw; it's worthless."

"Only those you knitted yourself are valuable."

He's the only one who has it.

Cheng Yuqing was showing off that ring to Bai Wu just two days ago.

He handed the necklace to Xue Ci, insisting on giving it to her.

Xue Ci but to accept it.

He didn't have any pockets, so he simply wore it around his neck.

There were no leaders in the private room, so the atmosphere was quite relaxed. Afterwards, everyone gathered together to play games, and the loser had to drink.

Xue Ci felt incredibly unlucky, constantly losing. After a few drinks, his head started to spin.

Cheng Yuqing drank even more, and after getting drunk, he pulled Xue Ci into his arms and said he would drink for him.

To outsiders, it seemed like the two were having an affair, and even those who had feelings for Xue Ci didn't dare to show it.

Who dares to compete with the Crown Prince for his woman?

The group ended up completely drunk.

Whether it was because it was too late or because of the smell, Xue Ci was so sleepy that his eyelids were practically glued together. He got up and went back to his room to rest, but Cheng Yuqing closely behind.

The corridor was dimly lit.

Xue Ci's reaction was much slower than usual, and she was completely unaware that someone was following her.

After checking the room number several times, he was about to use the magnetic card on his wrist to open the door when he suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder—

"Xue Ci... Xiao Xue Ci." The other person called his name indistinctly, their hair brushing against his neck.

His breath, reeking of alcohol, sprayed onto his cheeks.

Xue Ci flinched as she was burned.

But when he tried to dodge, the other person moved closer, like a clingy big dog.

I want to share a room with you.

Xue Ci hesitated, "I have a single room..."

Cheng Yuqing seemed not to hear him and continued talking to himself, "I'll sleep with you, sleep... sleep in the same bed."

He felt Xue Ci shiver.

"Don't be afraid, I'm... I'm straight." Cheng Yuqing finally raised his face, and the two were very close, their noses almost touching if he lowered his head slightly.

Xue Ci looked up, but accidentally met the man's gaze.

His vacant, dark eyes held an undeniable aggressiveness.

"I'm straight," Cheng Yuqing repeated, his eyes fixed on Xue Ci's face, finally settling on her lips, which were reddened by the wine.

But I want to kiss you.

I want to kiss you.

"Just one kiss, okay?"

Xue Ci was completely dumbfounded.

Just a second ago he said he was straight... how come he's straight again?

His breath grew hot, and he felt Cheng Yuqing close to his lips, about to kiss him. Xue Ci froze, his body out of control.

The next moment, Cheng Yuqing's face suddenly turned away.

Xue Ci saw him being grabbed by the collar and pushed against the wall by the person behind him.

It's Gu Yan.

Xue Ci instantly snapped out of her daze, straightening her back like a primary school student meeting the principal, her breath trembling with nervousness. "President Gu."

Gu Yan glanced at him, then held out her hand. "Room key."

Xue Ci immediately handed over the magnetic card.

Gu Yan opened the room, Cheng Yuqing in, and then looked at Xue Ci: "There are no rooms available at the hotel."

Xue Ci was taken aback. "Is... is that so?"

"The penthouse suite has one more room."

"Um..."

Xue Ci's mind was already in a daze. By the time he came to his senses, he had already stumbled and followed Gu Yan into the suite.

He couldn't open his eyes, and didn't have time to think much; the moment he saw the bed, he sank into it.

Very stupid.

Gu Yan stared at Xue Ci's face.

She would fall asleep completely defenseless in front of a man who had feelings for her.

Narrowing his eyes, Gu Yan reached out and removed the necklace from Xue Ci's neck, then took another one out of his suit trousers.

Cheng Yuqing himself to choose that one, which was truly unworthy of the face in front of him.

Gu Yan reached out to put it on.

His hand was brushed against the hot, smooth cheek.

Gu Yan's fingers curled slightly, and he stopped moving.

He stared intently at Xue Ci.

This is the little assistant who always walks around in front of him in a white shirt and trousers.

Her waist is so thin.

Gu Yan took a deep breath, his eyes gradually becoming inscrutable.

It was as if desires that had been suppressed deep within one's heart were suddenly surging up.

Cheng Yuqing been mentioning Song Xueci to him a lot lately.

She has big eyes, fair skin, and a soft voice.

He seemed not to be listening carefully, but he wrote down every single word and then verified them Yiyi.

really.

very beautiful.

The cupid's bow is very small, making it perfect for being held in the mouth and sucked.

He began to care uncontrollably about Song Xueci.

Gu Yan's slightly calloused hand traced down his delicate brow bone and finally rested on his lips.

Grinding.

Soon, her lips turned a deep red, plump, and moist.

Xue Ci seemed to feel uncomfortable, humming softly twice, her brows furrowed slightly, but she couldn't open her eyes because she was drunk.

"Absolutely gorgeous."

Gu Yan's low, husky voice was filled with a thrilling excitement.

The pressure on his hands gradually increased.

It sounded like certainty.

Even if he rubbed his most tender spot with his fingers, leaving a wet, dripping stain on the sheets, Xue Ci wouldn't wake up.

Author's Note:

I sent my application to my wife for university admission.