Chapter 75: 75. Chapter 75: Xixi, wait for me a little longer

75. Chapter 75: Xixi, wait for me a little longer

Things on Shiqing's side with Sheng Tinglan were also proceeding in an orderly fashion.

Following the instructions of the Heartthrob System, she found where Sheng Tinglan was and took the initiative, telling him that she knew he was the one who had bribed the internet trolls to boost her popularity, and that the current situation where Luo Xixi was being smeared by the entire internet was also his doing; she knew all of these things.

But Shiqing was not looking to have a showdown with Sheng Tinglan; instead, she turned the tables and asked him why he had done such excessive things, saying that no one had asked him to do so, and asking what exactly he was trying to achieve by treating her family member so harshly.

After all, Shiqing's persona was one of kindness and integrity, so she naturally could not break character in front of the male lead.

Sheng Tinglan found this woman, who had benefited and was still acting coy, to be both laughable and exasperating. If it weren't for him helping to push the plot forward, the story would have collapsed into who knows what state relying on this woman alone; how did she even have the nerve to turn the tables? Where did she get the face?

Originally, Sheng Tinglan had wanted to throw her out directly.

He really detested this kind of woman who had no self-awareness.

But the "Help You Reach the Peak of Life" system told him that this was a good opportunity to advance his relationship with the female lead, so he could only patiently deal with Shiqing.

At this moment.

Only Sheng Tinglan and Shiqing remained in the private room.

The man sat on the sofa with his long legs crossed, his attitude cold and arrogant, carrying a hint of nonchalance. He lifted his eyelids to look at Shiqing, who was standing in front of him, and said in a calm voice, "How I do things does not require reporting to you. I simply wanted to do it, so I did; that is all. Miss Luo does not need to think too much."

"..."

Shiqing looked at the man's arrogant and distant attitude, and her heart skipped a beat.

She asked the system: 【System, what is going on? I feel like the male lead's attitude toward me is so cold. Is it really him who has been helping me in the dark?】

The Heartthrob System came online and replied: 【Host, it is absolutely true. I have already investigated clearly; those internet trolls and the leaked scandals are all the male lead's handiwork. Host, you need not doubt it. The male lead's persona is just like this: arrogant and conceited. Even if he likes you, this persona will not change for a while. On the contrary, this is also a characteristic of the male lead's persona—clearly liking someone but still putting on airs. The subsequent shift in attitude after he falls completely in love will also become a major highlight of the story.】

【So that's how it is.】

After hearing the Heartthrob System's explanation, Shiqing felt it made quite a lot of sense, so she felt reassured again. She continued to look at Sheng Tinglan and said righteously, "How could I not think too much? You are hurting my family. If you don't give me an explanation, I won't go back!"

"Heh."

Sheng Tinglan actually laughed out loud.

This woman was truly good at pretending. She was probably overjoyed inside, yet now she was hypocritically saying she wanted to seek justice for her family. How hypocritical.

However.

In order to complete the mission, Sheng Tinglan could only continue to play along with Shiqing. He suddenly stepped out with his long legs and rose to walk toward Shiqing. His tall frame formed a sharp contrast with Shiqing's petite figure, and a powerful aura instantly enveloped her.

"..."

Seeing Sheng Tinglan constantly closing in on her, Shiqing swallowed involuntarily, her heart pounding.

To be fair, this man's aura was truly strong, giving people a great sense of oppression. Just appearing by his side made one feel like they couldn't breathe. But at the thought that this was her man, Shiqing couldn't help but feel a secret thrill. She forced herself to stand her ground, then looked at Sheng Tinglan defiantly and asked, "What do you want to do?"

Sheng Tinglan curled his lips into a smile, then forcefully pinched Shiqing's chin, met her gaze, and said, "What do you think? A woman like you running to such a chaotic place in the middle of the night, and a man and a woman alone in a room—guess what I want to do?"

After hearing this, Shiqing's heart beat even faster.

In truth, she was somewhat looking forward to something happening with Sheng Tinglan, but since her persona was that of a noble and pure young starlet, Shiqing still shook off Sheng Tinglan's hand and said defiantly, "I advise you not to mess around! Otherwise, our Luo Family will not let you off!"

"Heh!"

Sheng Tinglan gave a disdainful laugh.

He suddenly reached out. Shiqing only felt the world spinning before her eyes. The next second, she was thrown onto the sofa by Sheng Tinglan. Before she could even get up, Sheng Tinglan pressed his entire body onto hers.

The atmosphere instantly became ambiguous.

【Ahhhhh, System, what is this situation? Are the male lead and I not about to sleep together right now?】

Shiqing's voice was nervous, but within that nervousness, there was a faint trace of anticipation.

Because this was not the original plot, the Heartthrob System could not answer either, saying: 【Host, there is no such scene in the script. You had better just improvise.】

【What! You're actually making me improvise!】

Shiqing complained with her mouth, but her eyes, looking at Sheng Tinglan, were shining brightly. She said to Sheng Tinglan, "Don't you dare mess with me, otherwise I, I..."

"You what?"

Sheng Tinglan did not miss the anticipation in Shiqing's eyes and asked with a cold sneer in his heart.

A woman who wants to have her cake and eat it too.

"Do whatever you want!"

Shiqing stammered for a long time, and finally, with a look of unwilling resignation, she turned her face to the side and said indignantly, "Anyway, I'm no match for you now. If you want to do something to me, how can a girl like me resist?"

Having said that, she completely gave up resisting.

Sheng Tinglan found Shiqing's logic laughable. Since she knew a girl couldn't resist, yet she still ran over alone in the middle of the night to provoke the other party, what was this if not fishing for a reaction? And she still pretended to be so noble.

It was truly disgusting.

Feeling that the plot had advanced enough, Sheng Tinglan moved away from Shiqing and sat to one side, saying coldly, "Rest assured, I'm not yet at the point of forcing a woman. In the future, don't run out so recklessly to provoke people alone. Not all men are like me and can hold back."

"You, you aren't going to do anything to me?"

Seeing Sheng Tinglan's reaction, Shiqing asked in surprise.

Sheng Tinglan glanced at her and asked with a sneer, "What? Were you actually looking forward to me doing something to you?"

"..."

Shiqing was speechless. Seeing that Sheng Tinglan really seemed to have no intention of making another move, she felt a faint sense of disappointment in her heart.

What is this?

Can he even be considered a man? He won't even eat the duck that's already at his mouth?

However, his character seems pretty good. That's right, only someone like this is worthy of her.

At this time.

The Heartthrob System also came online to report good news to Shiqing, saying: 【Congratulations to the Host for successfully drawing closer to the male lead. The male lead's Favorability Value toward you has increased. The current Favorability Value is 30 points.】

Hearing the Heartthrob System's report, Shiqing was ecstatic.

As expected, it is most comfortable when getting along with the male lead, and the plot is advancing smoothly.

Just you wait!

Once her relationship with the male lead improves further, she will let that bunch of dead Cannon Fodder in the Luo Family know what a crushing disaster is; anyone who dares to show kindness to that dead Cannon Fodder Luo Xixi can all go die!

Sheng Tinglan observed Shiqing's reaction calmly, and seeing the expression of secret joy she revealed, he knew the Favorability Value data had already updated.

This is good.

As long as he advances the plot and completes the missions with the female lead of this world, he can obtain the reward to save Xixi.

Xixi.

Wait for me a little longer.

I will bring you back to life very soon, and when that time comes, we will never be separated again.