[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars":3,"chapter-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-130":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Why Do All These Monsters Have Health Bars?",{"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},1557627,2023,"Chapter 130 - 129: Late Night Private Talk, Decision to Buy a House","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-130",130,"\u003Cp>Leaving the report writing to Su Siliu, Li Jing left the Nightingale Nightclub, not too anxious to head home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His work was done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was time to deal with personal matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a walk along the street, Li Jing took out his phone and typed a message to send to Liu Sisi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sisi, the case is closed, I am heading back now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending the message, Liu Sisi didn’t respond for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was quite abnormal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, Liu Sisi was quick to reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just past eleven, she should not have gone to bed yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she taking a bath?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was thinking about it, Liu Sisi responded to the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The case is solved already? Did you catch the murderer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon receiving the reply, Li Jing perked up and prepared his response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, a Baboon Pig monster was the murderer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending the message, Liu Sisi quickly replied with an \"Oh,\" and then there was no movement thereafter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reaction made Li Jing feel a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just an \"Oh,\" what was he supposed to respond with?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t like he could repeat the whole process of solving the case to Liu Sisi, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be too blunt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What should he do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was in a dilemma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was thinking about what to do, Liu Sisi sent another message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop calling me Sister Sisi, at least drop the ’sister’. Otherwise, it feels weird.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This message startled Li Jing for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could comprehend her message, Liu Sisi sent another one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to bed now, get some rest yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon receiving this, Li Jing frowned, and meekly replied, \"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Liu Sisi didn’t know what to say, and wanted to end the awkward chatting, he could not be oblivious to that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the truth was, he didn’t know what to say either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had too many thoughts at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden change in their relationship made him feel at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Li Jing put away his phone and continued to walk alone along the street. He then summoned Qingfeng Sword and took off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Li Jing returned to his villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lights in the living room were still on, nearing midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This indicated that Chen Yuran had woken up and was downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing hesitated for a moment in front of the villa’s door before pushing it open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the door opened, he saw Chen Yuran lying on the couch as usual. Stinky Tofu, Alas, appeared to have been mischievous again. Its arms and legs were tied and a tape gagged its mouth. It was thrown into its kennel in a manner that indicated it’s in deep despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she casually glanced at the door and found it suddenly opening, Chen Yuran instinctively turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that it was Li Jing coming back, she raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thought you weren’t coming back. Were you out partying or something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing couldn’t help but smile at her words as he entered the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you honestly think I’m that kind of guy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then recounted his day’s adventures to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This afternoon, I accompanied Sister Sisi to Yun Dian Paradise in Shangcheng District. We stumbled upon a murder case in the evening. Since the case was linked with a major crime, my uncle temporarily transferred me to Shangcheng police station for assisting them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran, who was listening to his story, frowned and asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you didn’t get to hang out because you stumbled upon a murder case, and were temporarily transferred to another department. Is that it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pretty much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing shrugged and sat down on the couch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything went as planned, the case has been solved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So quickly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran was surprised. She looked at him and paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you solve it again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just got lucky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing smiled, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s not talk about this for now, I have something to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran cocked her head in curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing saw her expression, took a moment to gather his thoughts, and then said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been staying in your place for a while now. I have saved enough money recently. I’m planning to go house hunting tomorrow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Chen Yuran’s eyes widened and she abruptly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re moving out!? What will I do for meals without you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran’s comment left him speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True, he had been cooking for her daily and she enjoyed it very much. But if he left, would she not be able to eat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was about to reply, Chen Yuran suddenly looked at him, assessing him from head to toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did anything progress between you and Liu Sisi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, about that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing coughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran was too sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t said a word, yet she had guessed it. Was it really that obvious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Jing choke on his words, Chen Yuran had an epiphany and casually laid back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, so that’s why! I was wondering why you suddenly wanted to move out. If you’ve got something going on with your employer, living here wouldn’t be appropriate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While talking, she glanced casually at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, at long last your patience paid off and you got your girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing didn’t know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hitting the jackpot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Definitely not the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At best, he and Liu Sisi were just starting, their feelings for each other were clear, but what the future holds, no one knows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The road ahead, no doubt, is a long one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being together in this life doesn’t mean it will end up being forever just because it had a good start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Li Jing looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding your father...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Chen Yuran clicked her tongue and responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does your relationship with my father have to do with you dating someone? He’s not your elder, why are you concerned about him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, she looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have nothing between us. We are just normal friends, and also roommates. You don’t need to think too much. And my father? He is just an old man who has an unnecessary affection towards you and high expectations of you, don’t pay him any mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, he had no reason to be upset about his relationship with Chen Yuran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, he still cared about her father, Chen Jing, who had cared for him quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if she knew what he was thinking, Chen Yuran waved her hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t overthink things, just do what needs to be done, there’s no need to be overly considerate. I’ll talk to my father tomorrow and clearly tell him what’s going on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that Chen Yuran was going to speak with Chen Jing made Li Jing feel uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the thought of him doing it himself felt even more uncomfortable, so he gave a nod of approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to say something, Chen Yuran looked at him casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re sure you want to buy a house, I think you should go all in. The villa next door has been up for sale for a long time, and it’s nicely decorated. It’s priced reasonably too, you can get it for about 16 million. You should consider it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The villa next door is up for sale?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been observing the villa next door from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house was beautifully decorated, but he never saw anyone going in or out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally thought that the owner was just waiting for the price to increase, but it turned out that the house was actually on the market?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was worth considering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was contemplating whether to learn more about it, Chen Yuran, with a smile on her lips, suggested,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t just sit there, make a reservation online. Tomorrow, a real estate agent should be able to contact you to take you inside. If you like it, you can move in right away once you’ve completed the transfer process.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she giggled and twisted her body playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you live next door, it’ll be more convenient for me to mooch meals off you, and I’ll chip in for the food expenses separately. If we continue our relationship as usual, your girlfriend shouldn’t mind, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood the logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, was Chen Yuran only thinking about mooching meals from him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing couldn’t help but chuckle as he looked at her. He took out his AI assistant, Xiao Ai, and gave her instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Ai, help me get a queue number on the house rental and sales website. I want the villa next door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ai replied, and then her screen lit up and she poked her head out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, I have a request.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, if you are going to buy a house, could you please get me a dual-screen computer with a good configuration?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ai giggled, and asked shyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My current device limits my abilities. If I have some external equipment, I can entertain myself more. After establishing a peer-to-peer connection, I can also project myself onto the computer remotely, providing all kinds of services for you, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing nodded and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can choose one online and order it with the balance in my account. When it arrives, I’ll connect it for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing his reply, Xiao Ai cheered happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I love Master the most! I’ll take a look at the configuration prices online and build one myself! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, she dimmed her screen and started tinkering with something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Jing didn’t worry too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the recent cases, Xiao Ai had provided him with great assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wasn’t for Xiao Ai, it wouldn’t have been so easy to solve the cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting up an external computer for Xiao Ai to better entertain herself was not a big deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was better for Xiao Ai to entertain herself than to pop out from time to time and bother him, affecting his use of the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Li Jing had considered having Xiao Ai on hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such a top-notch AI, if he were buying a house, wouldn’t he need to install all sorts of smart home appliances?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Xiao Ai was connected to them, it would be super convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary phone AI assistants often have issues when connecting to smart home appliances, sometimes even acting dumb and causing frustration. However, Xiao Ai certainly wouldn’t have these problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Jing and Xiao Ai finish their communication and prepare to check out the villa next door online, Chen Yuran said with a big smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should get some rest early today so that you can get things done tomorrow morning. Invite your girlfriend over for lunch and we can have a nice meal together. Since you two have progressed to that stage, it’s time for me to formally meet her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing thought about it, nodded, and grunted in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t think it was necessary for Liu Sisi to formally meet Chen Yuran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had their own interactions; there was no need to force it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inviting her over for a meal was necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night passed without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Li Jing woke up early to make breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran had slept all day yesterday, spent the night in meditation, and thus also woke up early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After having breakfast together, Chen Yuran went out to the patrol bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her leave, Li Jing was honestly a bit worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But despite his worries, he had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having taken that step with Liu Sisi, he couldn’t continue living with Chen Yuran or playing the role of her shield. He had to clear things up with Chen Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting at home alone waiting for the call from the property agent was a bit boring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stinky Tofu was still bound at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran didn’t say she wanted to untie it when leaving, so Li Jing didn’t interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he fiddled with Xiao Ai, he was thinking about whether to text Liu Sisi and tell her he was planning to buy a house when a call from an unknown number labelled as a real estate agent came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing raised his eyebrows at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the call arrived!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The timing was quite early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without much thought, he answered the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, is this the property agent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Mr. Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A melodious female voice came from the other end of the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Zhao Xinting, the property agent from the Closed Moon Flower Garden. You queued up online to look at our villas. Are you available now? I am at the door of the villa you are interested in buying. Can you come over to view the house now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, I’ll be right there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing replied and then left his villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he saw a tall girl dressed professionally standing at the door of the next villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up the phone, Li Jing raised his hand to greet her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Zhao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xinting was a bit taken aback when she saw a man from the next yard suddenly call out to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Li Jing said he would be right over and then hung up the phone, she didn’t even have a chance to ask him anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Jing walked out of the yard next door and came towards her, Zhao Xinting confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you ... Mr. Li?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, it’s me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Closed Moon Flower Garden, Li Jing and Zhao Xinting began to converse. On the other hand, Chen Yuran had wandered to the Patrol Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She made her way to the bureau chief’s office and knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing a couple of \"knock knocks\", Chen Jing quickly responded from inside the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting his response, Chen Yuran pushed the door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Chen Jing was sitting in front of his computer looking at something. Looking up and seeing his daughter, he was slightly startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuran, why are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got something to discuss with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran answered, then entered the room, sat down on the sofa and casually said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Jing is planning to move out and buy a house, and I’m giving you a heads-up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that his precious daughter had something to discuss with him, Chen Jing was just about to ask a question when he heard the \"bad news\". His face visibly hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened? Why does he suddenly want to move out? Did you two have a fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Answers Chen Yuran, with a slightly mischievous smile on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has a girlfriend now. It’s not appropriate for him to continue living with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing has a girlfriend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of situation is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing was a bit confused. It’s not that Li Jing can’t have a girlfriend. The key point is that this isn’t quite what he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had gone to great lengths to keep Li Jing by Chen Yuran’s side. Wasn’t it so these two could develop feelings for each other over time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s worse, he had been keeping an eye out for signs of this very thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing had been taking good care of Chen Yuran in various ways. When they were together, the usually serious and diligent Chen Yuran would often smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just by observing these conditions, Chen Jing judged it was only a matter of time before sparks would fly between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could have imagined that before sparks could fly between them, someone else would beat them to it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This just doesn’t make sense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of attractiveness, Chen Yuran was admittedly a bit lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At home, she liked to wear cartoon-patterned pajamas and was always fully covered, exposing at best her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not knowing how to doll herself up in daily life could indeed make it hard to attract others. Even Chen Jing as a father was worried about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at least his daughter had a beautiful figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were Li Jing’s eyes blind? How could he ignore what was right in front of him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chose an outsider over someone who was nearby and easily accessible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jing was becoming more and more confused about the situation. He looked up and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly happened? Tell me in detail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2773,"2026-06-06T07:41:35.216Z",1,"novelbin.me","4a241c99108b4476e257cd4d54a40cb720de6807e0fc35cacabbbcf31b3ad7bc","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-131","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-129",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]