PTYS Chapter 115

In the end, Xiao Muyu agreed. The reason was simple: some people wouldn’t solve the problem just by refusing them. Instead of being completely passive in the end, it was better to take the initiative.

Right now, Xiao Muyu felt like she was in a fog. Maybe Shen Shiyi was the person who could lift that fog.

Xiao Muyu sent a message to Shen Qingqiu, briefly explaining that she would be home later.

If she really let Shen Shiyi inform her, she could imagine Shen Qingqiu would definitely be worried.

Shen Shiyi took Xiao Muyu to a well-decorated restaurant called Xixitu Lanya, which looked like a high-end place.

After sitting down, Shen Shiyi handed the menu given by the waiter to Xiao Muyu. “The steak and desserts here are very good. Miss Xiao, take a look at what you want to eat. My treat.”

Xiao Muyu shook her head. “There’s no need for dinner. The person at home can’t cook and is waiting for me to make dinner. Let’s get to what you want to say quickly.”

Shen Shiyi was a bit surprised. “Miss Xiao can cook? That’s rare. However, the food here can be taken out. I’ll speak with the manager and pack some for you to take home, so you don’t have to work hard when you get back.”

Xiao Muyu said slowly, “Thank you, Mr. Shen, but she’s very picky and doesn’t like outside food. I’ll just have a glass of water.”

Xiao Muyu’s refusal was soft but firm. Shen Shiyi didn’t insist any further and just smiled. “The person you care about so much, who even makes you cook, is really fortunate.”

Xiao Muyu didn’t respond, just quietly looked at Shen Shiyi.

“Dealing with smart people saves a lot of trouble, but it’s less fun,” Shen Shiyi said, closing the menu and smiling. “Miss Xiao must be curious why I insist on meeting you. Since you’re smart, there’s no need to beat around the bush and make you uncomfortable. Honestly, I found you because of your outstanding performance in the Tianwang World’s game.”

Xiao Muyu’s eyes widened slightly and then she frowned gently. “My outstanding performance?”

Shen Shiyi clasped his hands together, his thumbs rubbing against each other, and smiled, nodding. “Although the original inhabitants of the Tianwang World don’t know what players experience in the game and the results are kept confidential, where there are people, rules are not absolute. There are always loopholes to exploit.

As long as you’re capable enough, you can find out some things using certain methods. And I happen to be one of those people who can know.”

This news indeed took Xiao Muyu by surprise, followed by another doubt. “Let’s assume what you’re saying is true. But as a native of Tianwang, you don’t need to participate in the game. What use is knowing our scores? What does my performance have to do with you?”

Shen Shiyi’s smile faded slowly, his expression becoming serious. He spoke in a low voice, “Some things are not as they seem. What does it mean to be a native of Tianwang?

Aren’t you curious why players come here, and what the true nature of the natives is?”

Xiao Muyu couldn’t grasp his thoughts and didn’t understand what Shen Shiyi was trying to convey.

“I’m indeed curious, but the system has always kept these things secret. I believe you know what the game means to the players. It has absolute authority. And as a member of the Tianwang World, discussing this with me openly in a restaurant like Xixitu Lanya, isn’t it a bit bold?”

Shen Shiyi laughed again. “It seems Miss Xiao knows more than I thought. So, some things don’t need to be spelled out. I’m seeking you out because I genuinely want to get to know you, or in other words, I want to cooperate with you.

I can provide many resources and information necessary for you to clear the levels, information that countless Tianwang players would want.”

Xiao Muyu frowned. “All things in the world come for profit. You telling me these things, what’s your benefit? What do you want?”

Shen Shiyi chuckled, lowering his head. “Some things are not yet the time to say. I’m just showing my sincerity.”

“There are no free lunches in this world, Mr. Shen. Your sincerity isn’t enough for me to agree now. When you can tell me, then we can discuss cooperation. Or you can find someone better in the Tianwang World; there are many skilled players, not just me. It’s late. I should go home.”

Shen Shiyi took a deep breath and dipped his finger in the wine, writing a few words on the table. “I know this is presumptuous, but I hope you see my sincerity. Your fifth instance is coming soon. I hope you excel again. I’ll always be waiting for you.” After speaking, Shen Shiyi handed over a business card.

Xiao Muyu looked at the words on the table, her expression calm, then took the business card and left.

After Xiao Muyu left, a man walked in, speaking softly, “Master Eleven, will this work?”

Shen Shiyi leaned back, lit a cigar, and took a deep puff. “Now there’s no choice but to try. If she were so easy to handle, there would be no need for us.”

The man nodded, speaking hoarsely. “I’ve heard that time is running out. This is already the limit.”

Shen Shiyi laughed. “That would be embarrassing.”

“He can hear you.”

Shen Shiyi sneered, waving his hand, and the man retreated. After a while, Shen Shiyi stood up, extinguished the cigar, and looked out the window at the figure disappearing at the street corner, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Xiao Muyu kept thinking about Shen Shiyi’s words on her way home. The reasons he gave were not credible, but it was precisely because they were so unbelievable that Xiao Muyu found them extraordinary.

Shen Shiyi’s status in Tianwang was not to be underestimated; anyone could find that out. He had a vast enterprise, involved in numerous industries, even the company she worked part-time for was related to him.

Such a person had no reason to go to great lengths to connect with her. Could it be that the Tianwang World trapped not only players but also native residents?

Either Shen Shiyi was telling the truth, needing something only she could provide, or the idea was too crazy.

Who was she to have anything special worth someone else’s effort?

But one thing was certain: Shen Shiyi’s reason for finding her was not just because of her game performance.

Immersed in her chaotic thoughts, suddenly someone approached her. Xiao Muyu was startled and looked up to see a familiar face.

“Qingqiu, why are you here?”

Shen Qingqiu looked at her, then mumbled, “You suddenly said you had to work late and wouldn’t come back. It didn’t seem real. With your company’s work, there’s no need for overtime.

I just went to your company; they said you left a while ago. You were walking here alone, looking lost. What happened?”

Her eyes were filled with concern as she tilted her head, staring at Xiao Muyu.

Xiao Muyu didn’t plan to hide it from Shen Qingqiu and told her about meeting Shen Shiyi and the vague things he said. Hearing this, Shen Qingqiu frowned. “That man is too strange. The first time I saw him, I disliked him. The mask on his face is too thick to bear looking at. And you, why didn’t you tell me? What if he had bad intentions?”

Shen Qingqiu had a bit of a grudge, her brows furrowing unconsciously.

Xiao Muyu smiled, reaching out to smooth her brows. “Alright, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have hidden it from you. But I knew you didn’t like him. If I told you I was meeting him, you would have come over.

I have many things I can’t figure out now. His behavior is so strange; he must have problems. I met him alone to see if he could answer my questions. Instead, it made things more confusing.”

Shen Qingqiu’s expression turned slightly serious. “It’s best that you didn’t agree with him. His intentions are strong but unclear. What he wants is definitely not simple. It’s best to wait and see.”

Shen Qingqiu couldn’t say it, but she felt anxious. She seemed to forget that if Shen Shiyi was so eager to get something from Xiao Muyu, how could he just let himself come?

Did Shen Shiyi’s goal align with her own?

Besides Shen Shiyi, was there someone else lurking in the shadows, eyeing Xiao Muyu?

Xiao Muyu noticed the change in Shen Qingqiu’s emotions. As they walked side by side, Xiao Muyu held her hand and said softly, “Alright, you’re frowning like an old lady. Don’t overthink it. Since they want something, they’ll eventually make a move.” She still didn’t ask Shen Qingqiu,

“Why don’t you ask me?” Since Xiao Muyu asked her in the instance what she wanted, she never asked the question again.

Clearly, she knew she had ulterior motives before. If she asked, Xiao Muyu could get accurate information. So Shen Qingqiu couldn’t help but ask.

Xiao Muyu raised an eyebrow, thought for a while, then laughed. “I did ask.”

Shen Qingqiu lowered her head. “But I didn’t answer.”

“No, you did.” Xiao Muyu’s firm voice responded.

Shen Qingqiu was stunned. What did she answer?

“You said you wanted me, and you wanted to protect me.” These words, said in passion, were almost like a confession, hot and cheesy. But Xiao Muyu said it softly, in a voice so tender it was almost a whisper, turning the passion into gentleness and warmth, so soothing that Shen Qingqiu’s eyes started to water.

“But… that’s not what you were asking about…”

“I know, but because I believe what you said. You said you would protect me, and I believe you completely. So, you not telling me must have a reason. I don’t need to ask.

Besides, the Shen Qingqiu I know is brave and resourceful. Although sometimes reckless, when she’s smart, she’s better than many people. I trust your judgment and decisions, understand?”

Shen Qingqiu stood still, staring at her, her gray eyes misting over and gradually becoming moist.

This feeling caught Shen Qingqiu off guard. She quickly turned her head, blinking rapidly. “Of course I understand, you…”

She controlled her expression, but her voice gave away her current state. She gave up trying to hold back, grabbed Xiao Muyu’s arm, and pressed her face against it, speaking in a muffled voice, “But you shouldn’t be so sentimental, making me look foolish.”

Xiao Muyu’s gaze was gentle as she smiled and said, “I’m not being sentimental; I’m speaking from the heart.”

Shen Qingqiu looked up, her eyes still slightly red, but her expression had become serious. “But you must remember, here, don’t easily trust others. Even if she is willing to go through thick and thin for you, you still shouldn’t.”

Xiao Muyu looked at her and nodded, “I remember. Having you is enough for me; I don’t need anything else.”

Shen Qingqiu’s heart raced at her words. Tilting her head, she said sternly, “What’s with you tonight? Why are you speaking so sweetly and making my heart race?”

Xiao Muyu couldn’t take it anymore and turned her head away, laughing, “Be serious, don’t use that mischievous tone.”

“If I’m mischievous, won’t you love me anymore?”

Xiao Muyu gently pushed her away, not letting her get closer, but the smile never left her face. Finally, unable to resist, she grabbed her hand tightly, “Let’s stop fooling around. You’re hungry, right? Let’s go home and cook.”

“Hmph, I am hungry, but you probably had dinner with that Mr. Shen, right? I saw you coming out from there. Are you still willing to cook for me?”

“Yes, the food was pretty good.”

Shen Qingqiu, feeling annoyed, immediately fell silent.

Xiao Muyu glanced at her and continued, “I’m just kidding. I told them someone was waiting for me at home, so I didn’t eat. What do you want to eat? Let’s buy the ingredients first.”

“Steak, red wine, and pasta.”

“That’s too expensive. How about chicken steak, beer, and cold noodles?”