[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-can-program-my-body":3,"chapter-i-can-program-my-body-i-can-program-my-body-chapter-156":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Can Program My Body?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1565681,2030,"Chapter 156: More Than Just a Friend","i-can-program-my-body-chapter-156",156,"\u003Cp>\"Ah, back home at last!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the auction lasted only a day, he felt a bit weary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to rest, his intercom suddenly rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the delivery ready?\" Nash wondered in puzzlement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the auction house personnel, the items should arrive in three days. So what was this call about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at the interface, Nash quickly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Camilla Calling...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Switching back to his original form, he accepted the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did it take you so long to answer?\" Camilla complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her complaint, Nash just rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long time no see. It seems you haven’t changed a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean, changed? Is something wrong with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speechless at Camilla’s overbearing attitude, Nash asked what she wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been gone for over six months, and you ask what I need? Can’t you ask how I’m doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, so how are you?\" Knowing he couldn’t win against her, Nash played along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! Too late! Meet me in my private space. I have something for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too tired to argue, Nash entered the virtual pod and headed to Camilla’s private virtual space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nash! You’re finally here,\" Camilla said, her fierce demeanor softening into a sweet smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, miss me?\" Nash smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, so what? Can’t I miss my handsome friend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, what do you want from me?\" Nash asked casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they hadn’t seen each other in months, he didn’t feel any unfamiliarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I bought some weapons and a set of perfect-quality armor at an auction a while back. How about it? Want to thank your sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you giving them to me?\" Nash asked, a little shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled that a set of perfect-quality armor was sold for 800-900 million nova credits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he could afford it, he didn’t expect Camilla to be so generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! Who else would I give them to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your nephews and nieces? Your subordinates? There are plenty of people. Why me specifically?\" Nash asked, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides their first meeting and her bossy attitude, Camilla had always been generous with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the idea of being pampered by a woman felt nice, he didn’t want to sink into such depravity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m nice to you because you’re my friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you fooling?\" Nash rolled his eyes, not believing a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A friend? Who can be so generous to just a friend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you so nosy? Can’t you just accept what I give you?\" Camilla frowned, struggling to find a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t take such expensive things without a reason...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had accepted Camilla’s past gifts because they were a surprise that he couldn’t do anything about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought they were just training supplies used to train the elites for the cosmic competition. Who knew they included such costly items for him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although grateful, he didn’t want to accept such gifts without a clear reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re too stubborn. Why can’t I be good to you without a reason?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, could you have fallen in love with me? Well, it’s understandable. With my handsome looks, who wouldn’t?\" Nash teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You! What a narcissistic man! Who would fall for you?\" Camilla snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just being honest...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, I already bought the items. What shelter are you in? I’ll have them delivered to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said I don’t want them without a reason,\" Nash said, turning serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just want to give them to you. Why are you so stubborn?\" Camilla muttered, her eyes reddening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then tell me why you’re so good to me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like you! Is that enough? Why do you have to force a girl to confess? Are you even a man?\" Camilla said, tears welling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\" Her confession left Nash speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought Camilla was hiding some kind of conspiracy. Who knew she actually liked him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years they had been together, although Camilla showed affection, it was possessiveness, like she was treating him as a prized doll, dressing him up with everything she gave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too used to such a situation, Nash didn’t think much of it and just wanted to deny the things given to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he didn’t want to owe a debt he didn’t need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the usually fierce Camilla tear up, Nash’s heart softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry, okay? I didn’t know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then do you like me too?\" Camilla asked, hope flickering in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Nash hesitate, unsure how to respond, she can only sigh in disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to answer. I don’t need it. As long as I like you, you’re mine!\" Camilla declared, regaining her overbearing tone as she pulled him into a kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard as she leaped into his embrace and pressed her lips to his, Nash was a little slow to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, feeling her soft body and sweet fragrance, he let go and began savoring the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn’t feel romantic love for Camilla, he didn’t dislike the feeling either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling Nash respond, Camilla broke the kiss, smiling triumphantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, now that I’ve put a stamp on you, you’re mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m yours? It’s not that simple,\" Nash retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not? Are you still angry about the past?\" Camilla asked, recalling what she’d done to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I’ve already forgotten that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of the past, one must live in the present and look to the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you must still be angry! How about this? If you agree, I’ll let you punish me however you want,\" Camilla said, whispering in his ear with a warm breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Anything I want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes... Anything you want...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woman, how dare you seduce me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it working?\" Camilla asked, hugging him as she rested her chin on his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, you’re quite stubborn. Are you sure you like me? I’m a bastard who can’t stay still,\" Nash said, gently lifting her chin to draw her closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what the future holds, I stand by this decision...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing such conviction, Nash no longer hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a man, how could he let down a woman so willing to fall into his arms?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pressing his lips to hers, Nash and Camilla indulged in the warmth of each other’s embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you be good to me in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, don’t worry. Even if I’m a bastard, I’m the nicest bastard you’ll ever meet...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1045,"2026-06-06T08:03:14.165Z",1,"novelbin.me","e04bb7ad21db8e4d9ecf58d771717d2a7c886d15809fee86ffeff7447ae05612","i-can-program-my-body-chapter-157","i-can-program-my-body-chapter-1",665,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-program-my-body-cover.jpg"]