Marry the NPC with Money, Wife Comes Knocking - Chapter 123

Chapter 123

Song Qiyue held out his business card. “We look forward to having you join us, Miss Xia.”

Xia Moyi stared at the card in his hand but made no move to take it. The atmosphere grew heavy and stagnant.

Seeing this, Yu Yan stepped in to break the deadlock. “Our main goal today was just to get to know each other. Let’s leave the serious topics at that. I’m getting a bit hungry-let’s order some food and eat first.”

Ye Susheng took over the dipping sauce Hua Suihe had mixed, and they returned to their seats together.

“Hua Hua, do you want to go buy some pretty clothes later? There are a lot of clothing stores around here.”

After sitting down, Hua Suihe began adding some of Ye Susheng’s favorite meats into the clear broth of the hot pot. “I feel like I have plenty of clothes already,” she replied. “Do you need some?”

“I don’t need to buy any, Hua Hua, but the weather is gradually getting colder. You need to stock up on some warmer items.” Ye Susheng’s tone was earnest. She had seen the wardrobe; it was almost entirely summer dresses, with hardly any jackets.

Only then did Hua Suihe realize that autumn was indeed approaching. The seasons in the game world were quite distinct. “True. We can buy a few more things. Anything I can wear, you can wear too.”

Hua Suihe knew that Ye Susheng didn’t fear the cold, and she could manifest any exquisite outfit she wanted, but Hua Suihe still wanted to prepare clothes for her. Dressing up her wife was a joy in itself.

Ye Susheng’s eyes sparkled, her voice light and cheerful. “Thank you, Hua Hua~”

Fang Ge felt like a total third wheel. She couldn’t even see Ye Susheng, yet she was being stuffed full of public displays of affection.

To give herself some semblance of presence, Fang Ge found a topic to talk about. “The spicy pot has some cooked duck blood. Do you guys want some?”

“I’ll take a bit. She can’t handle spicy food.”

“Tsk, tsk.” Fang Ge scooped some out with a ladle. “Pass me your bowl.”

She then lamented to herself, “When will it be my turn to suffer the bitter taste of love?”

Hua Suihe replied nonchalantly, “Love isn’t bitter at all.”

“It’s not bitter for you.” Fang Ge didn’t know what else to say, so she chose to bury her head in her food, turning her sorrow into an appetite.

Ye Susheng sounded a bit smug upon hearing that. “Hua Hua, she’s jealous of us.”

Hua Suihe didn’t hide it, chatting with Ye Susheng right in front of Fang Ge. “She likes Yi Shuang, but when she asked last time, Yi Shuang said she didn’t want to be in a relationship. There’s nothing she can do.”

Fang Ge: …

This meal made her feel like her life was truly miserable.

Next time, she absolutely wouldn’t ask Hua Suihe out for a meal until she had a partner of her own.

Listening to Hua Suihe whispering to the empty air beside her from time to time, Fang Ge knew she was talking to Ye Susheng. Watching her and Ye Susheng seemingly feeding each other, Fang Ge was truly envious.

Their relationship was so stable; they gave off the impression that they would never even have an argument.

Furthermore, Thriller stood in direct opposition to humanity. Even ordinary people who had never entered a dungeon or been tortured by one felt nothing but fear and resentment toward Thriller. Fang Ge couldn’t help but admire Hua Suihe for how she had overcome that psychological barrier.

Hua Suihe had been through several dungeons already, but there were no recordings of her runs anywhere on the internet. Her origins remained a mystery.

Fang Ge snapped out of it instantly. Why was she thinking about all that nonsense? Curiosity killed the cat.

She picked up her phone, took a photo of the hot pot, and sent it to Yi Shuang.

Fang Ge: Out to eat with Peanut. She brought her partner. Dinner for three feels a bit crowded.

Yi Shuang: You can’t see Ye Susheng anyway, right? Just act like she isn’t there.

Fang Ge: ε=(´ο｀*))) I can’t explain it to you. Next time, I’m not eating with her again until I have a partner. My teeth ache just watching them.

Yi Shuang: Why do your teeth ache?

Fang Ge felt her vision go dark at Yi Shuang’s message. She replied through gritted teeth: Because I’m sour with jealousy.

Fang Ge: I asked you to come and you didn’t. If you were here, I wouldn’t feel so awkward and lonely.

Yi Shuang: Next time.

Fang Ge kept her head down, chatting with Yi Shuang on her phone, which made the rest of the time less unbearable. They finished the meal normally.

When it was time for the bill, Hua Suihe took the initiative to pay.

“It’s on me this time. No need to split the bill. You can just treat me next time.”

Fang Ge wasn’t the type to hesitate and replied graciously, “Alright, I’ll treat you next time then.”

Hua Suihe could tell that Fang Ge had been very stiff ever since she realized Ye Susheng was there. She hadn’t talked much during dinner and only seemed relaxed when she was on her phone, so Hua Suihe hadn’t forced her into small talk.

It was likely because they weren’t very close yet. Once they got to know each other better, she would probably open up.

Hua Suihe asked her, “We’re going to walk around for a bit. Do you want to join us?”

“No, no, no.” Fang Ge waved her hands repeatedly. “I was too tired yesterday and really can’t walk anymore today. You guys have fun shopping. I’m heading home first.”

“Alright then. Bye~”

“Bye, bye!”

After saying goodbye to Fang Ge, Hua Suihe encountered some familiar strangers at the entrance.

This time, without the reminders from the livestream viewers, Hua Suihe didn’t recognize Song Qiyue. She did, however, recognize Yu Yan beside him. It was only when Yu Yan took the initiative to greet her that Hua Suihe noticed them.

“Hua Suihe, you’re here too.” Yu Yan’s tone held a hint of surprise, as if it were a genuine chance encounter.

But Hua Suihe wasn’t close to him and had no desire for small talk. “What a coincidence. I’m just about to go shopping, so I’ll be going now.”

“Ah… alright then.” Yu Yan glanced at Song Qiyue beside him, his tone clearly hesitant.

But Song Qiyue remained silent, a professional smile fixed on his face like Mu Tou. Yu Yan didn’t try to stop her further.

Only after Hua Suihe and Ye Susheng walked away hand-in-hand did Xia Moyi step out from around the corner. She stood beside the two men, her eyes dark. “She is also your target, isn’t she?”

Yu Yan didn’t deny it. Song Qiyue spoke up, “She is also human.”

Xia Moyi lowered her gaze and remained silent for a moment before suddenly whispering, “I’ve thought it over. I’m willing to join you.”