Chapter 47: Diablo 44

After summer vacation ended, the two headed off to university in a city known for its beautiful scenery.

In the original storyline, Tang Yitong had chosen the same biology major as Lu Yi in order to surpass him.

But this time, Tang Yitong chose computer science instead.

The only thing that remained unchanged was that the two of them were still in the same class and living together. In truth, their daily life wasn’t much different from before.

…

Because very few provincial champions applied to this university, Tang Yitong immediately became famous the moment he enrolled.

Combined with his handsome appearance, countless girls flocked to him.

Unfortunately, it didn’t take long for everyone to realize in despair that the so-called campus prince was impossibly distant and completely untouchable.

Yet toward his “sister” Tang Wan, he was endlessly gentle and considerate.

The girls watching could only grit their teeth in jealousy.

Look at someone else’s brother!

What none of them knew was that every single time Tang Wan introduced him as her younger brother, Tang Yitong had to suppress the urge to announce to the entire world that they weren’t related by blood at all.

…

Four years later.

The progress bar was still stuck stubbornly at 99%.

Little Cutie finally couldn’t hold back anymore.

“Host… look… you’re already twenty-two years old now. Shouldn’t you work a little harder to fill the progress bar?”

Hearing this, Tang Wan thoughtfully touched her chin.

“You’re right. Maybe… I should find a chance to drink a little today?”

“Great idea!” Little Cutie immediately agreed enthusiastically.

However, that very night, Tang Yitong didn’t return home until after nine o’clock.

And he had clearly been drinking.

Tang Wan already knew he’d been busy with his startup company recently, so she wasn’t surprised. She simply stepped forward and looked at his slightly flushed face.

“Drunk?” she asked.

Hearing this, Tang Yitong stared at her with burning eyes.

Then he suddenly raised a hand and gently cupped her cheek.

“Wan Wan…” he murmured softly.

Over the past four years, the youthful awkwardness he once had had completely faded away, replaced by calm maturity and restraint.

And he had also become increasingly skilled at hiding his emotions.

Even Tang Wan sometimes couldn’t tell what he was thinking anymore.

…

“Lie down on the sofa first. I’ll make you some honey water,” Tang Wan said.

Then she turned and walked toward the water dispenser.

Tang Yitong’s fingers twitched slightly, as though he wanted to grab her arm, but he forcefully restrained himself.

Tang Wan originally thought he was about to do something, but when she turned back, she only found him staring at her deeply.

“What’s wrong?” she asked.

The way he looked at her always made her feel strangely nervous.

“Nothing.” Tang Yitong lowered his eyes and slowly let go, revealing only a bitter smile.

If she ever found out what he was really thinking… would she leave him in anger?

No.

Absolutely not.

Tang Yitong silently thought to himself.

…

After Tang Wan handed him the honey water, Tang Yitong immediately took it and slowly sipped it as though it were sacred nectar.

So sweet.

It was the sweetest water he had ever tasted.

And because Tang Yitong had already been drinking that night, Tang Wan temporarily abandoned her own plan of using alcohol to “accidentally” lose control.

But soon, another opportunity arrived.

Their graduation dinner.

…

Since Tang Yitong was in the same major and class as her, the two naturally attended together.

As the atmosphere at the gathering gradually became lively, the class monitor suddenly stood up.

“Tang Wan,” he said nervously, “I like you. Can you date me?”

The moment those words were spoken, Tang Yitong’s expression darkened instantly.

Over the past four years, countless boys had confessed to Tang Wan.

But strangely enough, not long after confessing, every single one of them would suddenly claim they had found their true love and regretfully withdraw.

Which saved Tang Yitong the trouble of personally driving them away.

But unexpectedly, there was actually someone in their own class bold enough to confess.

For a moment, he couldn’t help secretly glancing toward Tang Wan.

At that moment, Tang Wan laughed.

“Congratulations,” she said sincerely. “You’re about to leave singlehood soon.”

Wasn’t that true?

Every boy who confessed to her ended up finding his true love within a month.

Her physique might doom herself to loneliness, but to everyone else, she was basically a walking matchmaker.

Even after entering the mission world, that effect had followed her along.