Chapter 2763 The Online Game Master's "Straight Male" Roommate 02

Cheng Lang was still feeling a little guilty for misunderstanding his junior's aloofness and eccentricity, but then his heart softened at the look in the junior's eyes. He inexplicably thought of the most beautiful and affectionate calico cat at the pet organization where he often volunteered. The calico cat also looked at people with those wet eyes, making people want to pat its head.

Thinking too far ahead, Cheng Lang snapped back to reality. How could one compare a person to a cat?

"Pshaw, I didn't take it seriously!"

Cheng Lang waved his hand heartily, picked up a beer can from the table, poured a glass for Jin Chen, and then filled his own glass. "Come on, let's have a toast. We'll be roommates from now on. Tell me anything, don't keep it to yourself."

Jin Chen's smile deepened. He reached out from his fluffy sleeve, took a beer glass, and gently clinked it against Cheng Lang's.

"Thank you, senior."

The glasses clinked together, making a crisp sound.

Cheng Lang was a talkative person to begin with, and after a few drinks, he started talking non-stop. The topics ranged from which cafeteria at A University was the best, to the headache-inducing required courses in the finance and computer science departments, and then to the newly opened gym near the school.

Jin Chen occasionally chimed in with a few words, and when he looked at people intently, his eyes appeared particularly sincere, making Cheng Lang feel that every word he said was being listened to carefully.

This feels good.

Cheng Lang thought to himself, "This junior is not only good-looking, but also has a very endearing personality."

After they had almost finished eating the hot pot, Cheng Lang very conscientiously took on the task of cleaning up the mess.

Cheng Lang is tall. He puts on an apron and stands in front of the sink to wash pots and dishes. The belt is tied in a knot at his lower back, which makes his shoulders look even broader and his waist even narrower.

He hummed an off-key song, turned on the tap, and squeezed out dish soap, exuding a down-to-earth, everyday charm.

Jin Chen didn't insist and leaned against the kitchen door frame to watch him.

Noticing the gaze at the door, Cheng Lang turned around, grinned, and asked, "What's wrong? Was I making too much noise while tidying up?"

Jin Chen shook his head. "No, I just wanted to ask if you need any help, senior. It would be better if we could divide up the household chores in the future."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Lang felt even more relieved.

Putting everything else aside, just based on the junior's self-awareness and maturity, he felt that finding this roommate was worthwhile.

"Hey, no need to assign tasks." He turned off the tap, shook the water droplets off his hands, and said, "Whoever is free can do it. You're only a sophomore, you have a lot of coursework, and my internship hasn't officially started yet, so I have more free time than you."

"Just do whatever comes to mind from now on, don't feel pressured."

Jin Chen looked at him, her eyes and brows softening under the kitchen ceiling light. "Okay, I'll do whatever you say, senior."

Cheng Lang was even more satisfied, and he hummed a little louder before turning back to continue his battle with the bowls and plates.

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Jin Chen returned to his room, glanced at his phone, and saw a missed call from his father. He called back, and on the other end of the line was a middle-aged man's voice, which couldn't hide his concern. He asked him how he was doing living alone and if he had enough money. His tone was much softer than it had been a week ago when he had been so forceful in demanding that Jin Chen come home and apologize.

Jin Chen leaned against the window and briefly recounted his recent situation. Finally, when the other end subtly brought up the group again, Jin Chen said, "Okay, I'll take a temporary position first, and I'll learn slowly."

The root of the conflict between the original owner and his family was that his father wanted him to join the family business as soon as possible, but the original owner had no ambition for it.

Jin Chen's agreement to go back is certainly not a compromise, but his family's company happens to be the tech giant that Cheng Lang wanted to intern at in the original storyline.

With him there this time, he certainly wouldn't let that happen.

Just as he hung up the phone, Ling Gun Gun on his shoulder patted him with its little paws, "Look at the game! The story point is starting!"

Jin Chen sat back down in front of the computer and put on her headphones.

The screen displays the game interface of "Fengyue Jianghu" (a martial arts world), with a beautiful ancient Chinese background. The world channel and the guild channel in the lower right corner are flooded with messages.

[World] System: Player "Jin Yuyuan" has issued a bounty: Wanted player "He Liangyue". Anyone who provides his coordinates and successfully kills him will receive a reward of 1000 gold! This scumbag used the alternate account "Jian Guang Leng" to deceive people, cheat on them, and have two relationships at the same time. There are pictures and evidence to prove it. Fellow heroes, open your eyes and uphold justice!

Then forum links were continuously pasted in.

Clicking through leads to a lengthy accusation post by Jin Yuyuan: "Let's talk about that scumbag Ba Dao who used two accounts to play with people's feelings - He Liangyue/Jian Guang Leng".

The post detailed how he fell in love with Jian Guang Leng at first sight, how they met and got to know each other in the game, how gentle and considerate the other was, and how they had a sweet online romance. Then, the post took a turn and he discovered that Jian Guang Leng had an ambiguous relationship with another player. He confronted the other player, but the other player gave vague answers and then disappeared. Today, he mustered up the courage to go to A University to find him, but was denied in person. He concluded that He Liangyue and Jian Guang Leng were the same person who used a fake account to deceive him and dared to do it but not admit it.

[World] Peach Blossoms: What a juicy story! Is Jin Yuyuan's claim true or false?

[World] Eating heartily is so satisfying: Look at this exposé, there are transfer records and chat screenshots, it doesn't seem fake.

[World] Walnut Milk: Jian Guang Leng hasn't been online all day; he must know he's been exposed and is hiding! Get out of the world of romance and debauchery, you scumbag!

[World] Jin Yuyuan: Thank you everyone for your concern. I am very sad right now. I never expected him to be this kind of person. I invested so much emotion, only to be deceived like this... I will not let Jian Guang Leng get away with this, and the account He Liangyue must also pay the price.

Jin Chen switched back to the guild.

[Leisurely Living] Shadow Wave: Is this melon guaranteed to be ripe? I've encountered He Liangyue in the arena before; his skills are quite solid, he doesn't seem like this kind of person.

[Xianquju] Cai Yangliu: Look at how vividly they described the Golden Jade Fate; even real schools are buzzing about it.

[Xianquju] Nuomi Tuan: It seems there's a commotion inside Liulige too, with some people demanding that He Liangyue be kicked out to set things right.

Seeking Dust at Leisure Abode: ^^

[Leisurely Abode] Shadow Wave: Xun Chen, are you still there? I disappeared after finishing the dungeon. What do you think?

[Xianquju] Xunchen: It's fake, don't believe it.

Jin Chen closed the chat window and heard the sound of water in the kitchen outside stop.

Next door, Cheng Lang returned to his room in a good mood, logged into the game, and intended to complete his daily tasks. However, he saw the appalling accusations and speculations, and his brows furrowed. The nausea he felt during the day, like being covered in excrement, surged up again.

He never expected Hua Yu to be so obsessive. After causing a scene in real life, she even came to the game to throw a tantrum, fabricating baseless charges such as defrauding him of money.

Cheng Lang suppressed his anger and typed on the keyboard, wanting to explain things clearly in the guild channel first.

As soon as he sent the message, a system notification popped up:

[World] System: Player "He Liangyue" has been removed from the guild Liulige by Vice Guild Leader "Liulishui".

Cheng Lang stared at the line of text, his fingers gripping the mouse stiffening.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't heartbroken. He had been in the Liuli Pavilion for so long, joining with his cousin not long after the server opened. He was considered a veteran member. The memories of running dungeons together, participating in guild wars, staying up all night to farm materials, and joking around in voice chat were real. Although he hadn't been online as much lately due to real-life matters, he still had feelings for the place.

Unexpectedly, the guild didn't even bother to ask him a proper question. Based solely on the other party's one-sided account, they rushed to kick him out without giving him a chance to explain.