After the True Heiress Travels Back-Chapter 835: Ultimately, It Was Misplaced Trust

Song Jinghuan was forced to enter one virtual world after another.

Each time, he would enter as an infant.

If Quan Jinbei broke character, he would be struck by lightning.

And he...

He initially did not want to be struck by lightning, so he didn’t want to break character.

When he truly wanted to break character, he miserably discovered that breaking character wasn’t something he could do at will.

He wanted to break character, but he simply couldn’t achieve it.

He was like an NPC.

Every time he entered a new virtual world, he could only act as a pre-programmed tool, dragged out for torment when needed.

He had his own thoughts.

But what use were they?

His actions were entirely out of his control, driving him to the brink of madness.

But...

He couldn’t go mad!

Strictly speaking, he was a madman to begin with.

He just hid it well.

Tortured by these virtual worlds, he merely became more psychologically twisted.

Quan Jinbei didn’t know how miserable Song Jinghuan had become.

In fact, he only threw Song Jinghuan into the virtual world initially, in the Motherly Way World.

In the subsequent worlds, he didn’t focus on him at all.

Naturally, he had no idea how much Song Jinghuan had suffered.

But even if he knew, he wouldn’t care.

After all...

Song Jinghuan himself created the device.

If not for Quan Jinbei’s ability to modify it, and Shi Yaoguang’s strong soul, it would have been them facing such a tragic fate.

...

...

Half a year later.

Quan Jinbei finally emerged from the device again.

Shi Yaoguang woke up at the same time, her soul strength even stronger than before she fell into a coma.

Quan Jinbei remembered then that Song Jinghuan was still connected to the device.

Perhaps Song Jinghuan had suffered too much, because after Quan Jinbei retrieved him, he looked feeble and was still in a coma.

Shi Yaoguang saw his pitiful state but felt no sympathy.

Honestly, feeling sympathy for an enemy was unnecessary.

Would the enemy sympathize with you?

No.

They would only become more ruthless.

...

Upon hearing that the two had emerged, Jiu Yanchuan and Chen Shu were overjoyed.

They promptly arrived at the lab to greet them.

During these six months, the relationship between Jiu Yanchuan and Ye Nuannuan had deepened significantly.

Their relationship successfully transcended from online dating to real-world romance.

However...

Jiu Yanchuan probably only held the second place in Ye Nuannuan’s heart.

Because the moment Ye Nuannuan saw Shi Yaoguang, she excitedly pounced.

"Goddess! You finally awoke!"

Being a girl, Ye Nuannuan had no qualms about this.

Besides, Shi Yaoguang had saved her last time. She didn’t even have the chance to thank her before Shi Yaoguang fell into a coma.

Now she had the opportunity, and naturally, she didn’t want to miss it.

Watching his girlfriend openly express her affection for Shi Yaoguang, Jiu Yanchuan couldn’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy.

Seeing this, Chen Shu nudged his elbow, "Old Jiu, why are you so jealous? What’s wrong with Nuannuan being a bit closer to our sister-in-law?"

"Didn’t you notice Brother Bei wasn’t even angry? Why are you so worked up? I’m telling you, if our sister-in-law were gender-swapped, Ye Nuannuan would probably fancy him instead of you..."

Listening to Chen Shu’s chatter, Jiu Yanchuan rolled his eyes dramatically.

"If you don’t speak, no one will think you’re mute."

Chen Shu pursed his lips, "Old Jiu, you’re being unfair!"

"Our sister-in-law is also my savior! If it weren’t for Nuannuan being your girlfriend, I wouldn’t even let her have the chance to be close to our sister-in-law."

After saying this, he immediately felt a chill at the back of his neck.

Looking up, he met Quan Jinbei’s threatening gaze.

Chen Shu thought for a moment and quickly changed his tone, "Ahem, that’s not what I meant."

"Brother Bei, you know me best! I’m not the kind of person who steals others’ lovers! You’re my brothers from another mother! Besides, our sister-in-law is not my type..."

Chen Shu kept explaining, and Quan Jinbei rubbed his temples, feeling somewhat helpless, "I didn’t doubt you; it’s just that your words seem to be self-contradicting."

Chen Shu’s eyes flickered and he protested, "How am I being self-contradicting?"

"I prefer gentle and sweet little sisters! You all know that, we’ve talked about it long ago. Don’t think wrong! My preferences will not change."

Initially, Jiu Yanchuan had never thought Chen Shu would have feelings for Shi Yaoguang.

After all, he indeed had a focused preference for little sisters.

But!

Chen Shu’s verbosity indicated something odd.

Facing Jiu Yanchuan’s suspicious gaze, Chen Shu braced his neck, "Why are you staring at me? Don’t think staring will help. I’m telling you, staring won’t do any good! I, I..."

Jiu Yanchuan didn’t say a word, just kept looking at him.

Quan Jinbei’s gaze also fell on him.

Chen Shu hemmed and hawed but couldn’t come up with anything.

Finally, he exhaled in frustration, "Who doesn’t have a secret crush? Ever heard of the suspension bridge effect? I think I’ve probably fallen for it."

"It doesn’t necessarily have to be a hero saving a beauty; a beauty saving a hero works too..."

His voice grew quieter and quieter until it was nearly inaudible.

Jiu Yanchuan clicked his tongue in soul-baring doubt, "Are you sure you’re the hero?"

Chen Shu became indignant, "What do you mean, old Jiu? Who are you saying is not a hero?"

Jiu Yanchuan crossed his arms, "Do you need me to repeat it?"

Chen Shu: "..."

Fine, fine.

Ultimately, it was a misplaced effort.

He admitted he indeed felt a tiny bit of attraction, just a tiny bit!

But he wouldn’t compete with his good brother for a woman.

Even if she might not be interested in him, he wouldn’t have the thought of pursuing her.

Not to mention his brotherly bond with Quan Jinbei.

Just look at the fate of the previous man who tried to pursue Shi Yaoguang...

That’s a cautionary tale!

Hearing Chen Shu mention this, Shi Yaoguang became interested, "What cautionary tale?"

Chen Shu sighed in lament, "Remember that young master from the SATA Group who fancied you? Fan Yanshu! Do you remember him?"

Shi Yaoguang thought for a moment and nodded.

Fan Yanshu, of course, she remembered.

She just didn’t know what his situation was now.

Speaking of which, Chen Shu became animated.

"Fan Yanshu used to pursue you, remember? Then one day, he suddenly brought a man with him, obeying everything that man said. Fan Yanshu would take that man everywhere he went. Initially, the Fan Family denied Fan Yanshu came out, only for Fan Yanshu to prove them wrong. Oh, the embarrassment! Just thinking about it still makes me wince..."

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