Marry the NPC with Money, Wife Comes Knocking - Chapter 108

Chapter 108

Ye Susheng’s teleportation ability was incredibly useful within the dungeon. Before long, they arrived beside a lake of emerald green water.

Within the Oasis, the clear lake reflected the blue sky, white clouds, and the lush trees surrounding it. Beneath their feet was a carpet of tender green grass. This Oasis served as a sanctuary from the desert’s sandstorms and sweltering heat.

The temperature difference between day and night in this desert was extreme. With the sun high in the sky, one could see water vapor rising from the lake even from a short distance away.

Ye Susheng had already made a plan. She would set up a barbecue grill under the shade of the trees and grill fish to eat.

A black harpoon appeared in Ye Susheng’s hand. Eager to try it out, she said, “Hua Hua, we can catch some fish to eat.”

Hua Suihe grabbed her wrist. “No rush, I’m not hungry yet.”

“Those look like man-made houses over there. I wonder if any locals live here?” Hua Suihe pointed toward some earthen houses built from yellow clay in the distance. Located on the outskirts of the Oasis, they almost blended in with the yellow sand; one wouldn’t even notice them without looking closely.

Ye Susheng replied, “I’ll take Hua Hua over to have a look.”

In an instant, the two of them arrived near the houses.

As they drew closer, they realized that because the terrain here was a basin, the yellow sand behind the houses had been continuously accumulating. Half of the earthen house before them was now buried in the sand.

Aside from these few exposed houses, many others were likely buried beneath the dunes.

Hua Suihe was somewhat struck by the sight. “This Oasis must have been much larger before,” she remarked. “A tribe should have formed here, but they’ve probably moved away.”

Ye Susheng nodded in agreement. Suddenly, she sensed a human presence. Her black mist slipped away silently toward the ground, creeping into the earthen house. She wanted to deal with the nuisance before Hua Hua noticed.

However, before the black mist could seize the human, he collapsed in front of the door without warning.

She heard Hua Hua beside her ask, “Why is there someone there?”

The black mist reluctantly retreated back into its host’s body. How annoying.

Ye Susheng was in a foul mood and immediately began to slander the stranger. “I don’t know. Maybe he’s faking a faint to scam us.”

Hua Suihe glanced at her with a hint of a smile. “It doesn’t look like that. He looks like he fainted from hunger.”

Ye Susheng stared coldly at the heap on the ground. His breathing was steady; what was he doing playing dead? Cunning player.

“Hua Hua, let’s go. Don’t worry about him.”

“Let’s take a look.” Hua Suihe pulled her forward. Ye Susheng was reluctant, but she didn’t want Hua Hua to struggle with pulling her, so she could only follow as they approached the player.

Just as Hua Suihe was about to tentatively ask a question, the person on the ground suddenly woke up. He scrambled to his feet with his hands and feet, looking like a corpse coming back to life.

The man had a very recognizable face. Though it was stained with a bit of dust, it didn’t diminish his noble aura in the slightest.

He brushed the dust off his clothes and leaned one hand against the wall. He looked somewhat weak, and his voice was faint but magnetic and pleasant. “I’m fine, thank you.”

The moment his face was revealed, the fans in the livestream chat instantly exploded.

[It’s my husband Mo Mo!]

[Wen Mo! It’s my Boss Wen! Hua Hua, it’s Boss Wen, ahhhh!]

[This is the second male lead we’ve met, and it’s the most popular one, Boss Wen. Why did he enter the desert dungeon? My heart aches for him.]

[Wen Mo! Wen Mo! Wen Mo!]

Hua Suihe’s bullet screen was flooded with Wen Mo’s name. Only then did she match the face of the man before her with one of the male leads.

Hua Suihe didn’t call out his name, simply asking, “Hello, why are you here alone?”

“I’m a player too. I was chasing the Oasis and saw there were houses here. I thought people might be living inside, so I came to check it out. I didn’t expect to faint as soon as I got close,” Wen Mo explained calmly. He had felt an intense killing intent just now. If he hadn’t reacted quickly, he would have died inside.

Fortunately, he spent time online and knew that wherever Hua Suihe was, Ye Susheng would be much more restrained. He had gambled correctly.

He had to survive this dungeon. Yu Yan’s death count was nearly at its limit. In the last dungeon, Yu Yan was eliminated during the haunted house segment, and his Luck Value had been significantly weakened.

Ever since the Thriller appeared, he and his three other friends had been pulled into their first dungeon simultaneously. Dying and then returning to life had allowed them to discover their own secrets.
Death within a dungeon wasn’t true death, but it would deplete one’s Luck Value.

The Agency had implanted Luck Value progress bars in them for observation. Their Luck Value was directly tied to the speed at which the Thriller spread. The four of them were marked as Special Players who appeared frequently in dungeons; the Thriller was using these repeated deaths to wear down their Luck Value.

Currently, there was no way to stop the Thriller’s expansion. He had to watch with his own eyes as the structure of the world was reshaped and the rules were rewritten… All he could do was fail less and clear more dungeons, doing his best to buy time.

Even though the immense pressure made him feel a surge of hatred toward the Thriller product before him, Ye Susheng, Wen Mo hid his emotions well. “Thank you. I’m fine now.”

Ye Susheng leaned in and whispered in Hua Suihe’s ear, “He’s fine now, Hua Hua. Let’s ignore him.”

Wen Mo hesitated, speaking up before Hua Suihe could be pulled away. “If I may ask… could I walk with you?”

Ye Susheng’s black mist flared up aggressively, her tone filled with annoyance and warning. “What did you say?”

[Ye Susheng, don’t be angry. Mo Mo is just being immature; he didn’t mean it.]

[I still underestimated you, Boss Wen. You actually dare to try being a third wheel right in front of Ye Susheng…]

[Mo Mo, just leave quietly. When Ye Susheng gets angry, no one except Hua Hua can handle her.]

To Hua Suihe, his request was quite a novelty. Of all the players she had encountered, he was the first to suggest traveling together.

Hua Suihe reached out and pinched a section of the agitated Black Cotton Candy to pull it back. She then stroked Ye Susheng’s head as she was about to bristle, soothing her emotions before turning to Wen Mo.

“The Black Cotton Candy doesn’t mean any harm. They only act like this when my wife is unhappy. They won’t hurt people, so don’t be afraid.”

“However, I must apologize. Although I am a player, I’m not very interested in teaming up to clear dungeons. Perhaps you can find other players.”

“I…” Wen Mo hesitated. On one hand, he had invited her because Hua Suihe had a one hundred percent clear rate, meaning his chances of survival would be high. On the other hand, he was afraid that the moment he left Hua Suihe’s sight, Ye Susheng would silence him forever.

Ye Susheng’s gaze was cold, as if she were looking at a dead object. The black mist retracted its flamboyant display, but her killing intent remained undiminished.

Ye Susheng kissed the top of Hua Suihe’s head, her voice turning clingy. “I’m on a vacation date with my wife. We can’t bring a third wheel along~”

Wen Mo’s gaze swept over the two of them. He quietly spent points to exchange for a Teleportation Card, clutching it in his palm. Finally, he bid them farewell. “I understand. Then I’ll be going now.”

He had spent the night here, but he couldn’t stay any longer. If he didn’t leave before they turned around, he wouldn’t be able to leave at all.

Thus, as soon as he finished speaking, he vanished instantly.

With just the two of them left, Hua Suihe cupped Ye Susheng’s cheeks in her hands, meeting her aggrieved gaze. “Are you angry?”

Ye Susheng avoided her eyes. “It seems Hua Hua knows him.”

Hua Suihe let out a soft ‘wow.’ “You even noticed that?”

Ye Susheng pouted and remained silent.

“Even though I know his name, I’m not familiar with him at all, baby.”

Hua Suihe held her face with both hands, stood on her tiptoes, and gave her a light peck on the lips. She continued to explain patiently, “It’s because the fans in the livestream like him and keep mentioning him that I remembered him. Really.”

[Hey, hey, I didn’t say anything! I didn’t say a word!]

[Even through a screen, I don’t want to face Ye Susheng’s gaze. Help.]

[He’s not my husband. Whoever’s Boss Wen he is, come claim him yourself.]

[Sent a Romantic Bouquet. Hua Hua, give her a little comfort.]

Bouquets weren’t expensive, and a crowd of people in the livestream started sending them. As the gifts manifested, a pile of wrapped baby’s breath flowers surrounded them.

Ye Susheng looked at the bouquets appearing out of thin air and suddenly realized something. “These were sent by them?”

Hua Suihe crouched down and picked up a bunch, handing it to her with a beaming smile. “That’s right~ Are they pretty?”

Ye Susheng’s eyes darkened, her tone unreadable. “The fireworks last night, the supply crates this morning… they were all from them?”

Hua Suihe didn’t notice the shift in mood at all, her eyes still curved in a smile. “Yes! I don’t have a points shop, but I can receive gifts. Isn’t that great?”