Marry the NPC with Money, Wife Comes Knocking - Chapter 54

Chapter 54

Ye Susheng pressed her lips together slightly, then nodded.

“Yes. The purpose of points is to get on the points leaderboard.”

Even after Ye Susheng said that, she still looked doubtful. “Really? Then what did you mean just now when you asked me if I could exchange them for items?”

Ye Susheng answered smoothly, without missing a beat. “Really. I was just asking whether you had any other functions. Turns out you don’t.”

The shop was only good for trading points for things that could save your life. But with Hua Hua around, points were basically useless.

[Tip a set of 18888-Endless Good Fortune. What even are points? Spend them to refresh Hua Hua’s luck again.]

[Big sis at home really dotes on her-can’t stand seeing Hua Hua unhappy for even a second.]

[What’s a points leaderboard? Where do you check it?]

[When you mention points, I think I get it. Hua Hua is in Horror World, and every time a dungeon opens, she starts streaming.]

[Whoa. God-tier obliviousness. You really are like your fave.]

Hua Suihe heard the System’s voice prompt that it had exchanged the tip, activating Endless Good Fortune. Today would be filled with continued good luck.

Luck was the kind of thing you couldn’t really explain. Hearing the System notification, Hua Suihe didn’t take it to heart.

The afterglow of the setting sun had already burned out, and a dim, ashen night settled over everything.

Ye Susheng led Hua Suihe back to the banquet hall.

By now, the hall’s decor had been completely redone. Little lanterns hung everywhere; champagne towers were stacked high; an exquisite dessert table added finishing touches; and every large round table had been set with the main course.

Everyone they had seen at the treatment point was present in the hall. Hua Suihe carefully counted heads-seventy-five.

There had been eighty guests at the start. Now five were missing, and among them were Yi Shuang and Fang Ge.

According to the answer she got from Ye Susheng, those five had completed their tasks partway through, cleared the dungeon, and already left Rose Manor.

Down below, the guests clinked glasses and chatted freely, talking about life.

Hua Suihe wasn’t familiar with any of them and had no interest in joining in. She sat with Ye Susheng on a sofa in a dim corner, making idle conversation on and off.

Hua Suihe thought back to what they’d been discussing. “Ye Zi, you said the five people who completed their tasks already left Rose Manor. So does that mean everyone still here hasn’t completed their task?”

“Mm, pretty much. None of them have completed their tasks.” Ye Susheng had zero interest in anyone else, and easily steered the topic back to Hua Suihe. “But Hua Hua completed hers. Hua Hua helps me put on my gloves every day~”

Hua Suihe suddenly had the strange feeling she was getting special treatment.

So many people here still hadn’t completed their tasks, which meant their tasks must be difficult. But Hua Suihe’s task list was just helping Ye Susheng put on gloves-she didn’t even dare mention it out loud. It was the kind of thing that would make people jealous.

Hua Suihe had never asked what happened when players failed. In the first two times, she also hadn’t had much contact with other players. But now that most of them were right in front of her, the question naturally came up.

“Then what happens to the ones who haven’t completed their tasks?”

Ye Susheng summed it up in five simple words: “Nothing will happen.”

Hua Suihe closed her eyes and smiled faintly.

Nothing would happen… probably just meant they wouldn’t earn clear points.

On the other side of the banquet hall, Xinrou and Water Cube were still doing their best to play the part of an engaged couple.

Their old friend, Young Master Wei, came back to greet them.

Restricted by his neck brace, Young Master Wei spoke with his head held stiffly in place. “Long time no see, Water Cube. Xinrou.”

Water Cube’s face went deathly pale. He had seen with his own eyes how Rose twisted Young Master Wei’s neck until it snapped-head separated from body. And now the man who’d died was standing right in front of him, alive and breathing.

It wasn’t just Young Master Wei. Everyone who came back tonight had died… and then revived.
Even though Xinrou hadn’t seen Young Master Wei get killed with her own eyes, he hadn’t shown up for meals for two straight days-he had to be dead.

Water Cube had planned to stay as far away as possible. Hold out until midnight, and it would be a win.

He hadn’t expected Young Master Wei to stroll over, wineglass in hand, and strike up a conversation.

Water Cube tugged at the corner of his mouth and asked in a trembling voice, “Long time no see. Where have you been these past two days?”

“Just some superficial injuries.” Young Master Wei reflexively reached for his neck, but all he could touch was the hard neck brace. His expression darkened. “I was at the Medical Point for two days, that’s all.”

He changed his expression in an instant. The next second, he was wearing a breezy, indifferent smile. “Oh, right. I keep forgetting to ask you two-when are you getting married? Don’t forget to invite me.”

The hair on Water Cube’s arms stood on end. He even started stuttering. “M-married? Us…?”

“What, then?” Young Master Wei’s smile didn’t reach his eyes, and his gaze gradually sank into something cold. “Don’t tell me you’re playing with Xinrou’s feelings. Or else Xinrou can break off the engagement with you and come with me instead.”

Xinrou couldn’t take that kind of fright. With Young Master Wei’s face suddenly shoved right up close, she stumbled backward several steps and collapsed onto the floor. Her lips went pale, her mind blank with panic.

She didn’t dare scream. Young Master Wei wasn’t the only Anomaly here-everyone who had come back was an Anomaly.

“Tsk, tsk. If you dislike me that much, fine. We’ve got plenty of time to get along.” Young Master Wei swirled the red wine in his glass. The color looked more like blood.

He gave Water Cube one last look, let out a soft snort of laughter, and sauntered away.

Water Cube didn’t even have the presence of mind to help Xinrou up from the floor. His head was a mess.

Because he knew Young Master Wei was a player too.

Players would only focus on the four-day dungeon. Knowing full well everyone was just acting out roles while holding Identity Cards, no one would ask something like when they were getting married-because everyone understood it was fake.

None of this was right. Even with the task panel already showing the main quest completed, it didn’t make anyone feel safe.

After midnight… could they really leave Rose Manor?

Hua Suihe couldn’t hold her liquor, but she loved to drink. After only a shallow sip of champagne, she was already woozy, slumping against Ye Susheng’s shoulder.

“Ye Zi…” Hua Suihe rubbed her cheek against Ye Susheng’s shoulder, the lace trim brushing her skin. Maybe she’d irritated herself with her own little game-she turned her head and bit Ye Susheng’s shoulder.

Ye Susheng lifted her face, and in the dim light, she could see the flush on Hua Suihe’s cheeks from the alcohol. “Hua Hua, you’re drunk?”

“I’m not.” Hua Suihe’s dark, bright eyes were glazed with a watery haze, her red lips even more lush with color, but she was stubborn about it. “I didn’t drink at all~”

“Didn’t drink at all?” Ye Susheng went along with her. Drunk Hua Hua was too cute-so cute she wanted to knead her into a little ball and tuck her into her mouth.

Hua Suihe tilted her head, then held up one finger and muttered softly, “Okay… I drank a tiny bit. Just a tiny bit.”

“Ye Zi~” Hua Suihe cupped Ye Susheng’s face with both hands and studied her with utter seriousness before arriving at a conclusion. “Ye Zi is the prettiest person in the world. How can Ye Zi be this good-looking? I liked you so, so much the first time I saw you, and I still like you so, so much~”

Ye Susheng couldn’t withstand even a hint of that sweet temptation. She leaned in and stole the wine-sweet scent from Hua Suihe’s lips, blending their breaths together.

“Hua Hua…”

Hua Suihe was already dizzy from the drink. After the kiss, she melted even more, turning boneless as water in Ye Susheng’s arms.

Ye Susheng threaded her fingers through Hua Suihe’s soft hair and gathered her close, settling her on her lap and holding her until there was no space left between them.

“Thank you for loving me, Hua Hua. Hua Hua… I’m so glad you love me.”