“Chai Chai’s Out Fighting Again Today” looked at the live stream camera.
His gaze slowly changed — from nervous and uneasy to gradually becoming firm and resolute.
Finally, “Chai Chai’s Out Fighting Again Today” said, “I understand now. Thank you, Streamer Starry.”
Ruan Xingyao smiled and said, “You don’t need to keep feeling like you owe Chai Chai anything. You pulled him out from under that bridge and gave him a second chance at life — to him, that already means more than anything.”
That was Chai Chai’s heartfelt thought — Ruan Xingyao was merely the messenger.
“Chai Chai’s Out Fighting Again Today” lowered his head to look at Chai Chai.
Tears began falling from his eyes again.
He wrapped his arms around Chai Chai tightly and pressed a kiss on the dog’s head.
He said softly, “Chai Chai, thank you for coming into my life. You are my salvation.”
This time, Chai Chai didn’t call him “old man” like at the start of the call.
Instead, he rubbed against his owner’s cheek and said,
[Daddy, your dog will stay with you and help you rise again!]
Ruan Xingyao’s gaze softened as she watched the man and his dog.
When “Chai Chai’s Out Fighting Again Today”’s emotions finally settled, she said, “Alright, Chai Chai won’t fight randomly anymore — as long as you truly change.”
“Chai Chai’s Out Fighting Again Today” nodded. “I understand. I will.”
Even if it was just for Chai Chai’s sake, he would pull himself together.
Whether what “Chai Chai’s Out Fighting Again Today” said was true or not, at least the issue he sought her help for had been resolved.
Ruan Xingyao said, “Well then, if there’s nothing else, I’ll end the connection now.”
“Chai Chai’s Out Fighting Again Today” thanked her again and sent her several Dream Ships as a gift before disconnecting.
Ruan Xingyao smiled and waved to her audience. “That’s all for today’s stream, everyone. See you next time!”
True to her usual style, she ended the broadcast without hesitation.
Once the camera was off, Ruan Xingyao stretched with a big yawn.
Chen Yu handed her a glass of water. “Good job. Take a break.”
Ruan Xingyao took the glass and sipped slowly, her gaze lingering on Chen Yu’s face.
Chen Yu grew uncomfortable under her stare and cleared his throat. “What is it? Why are you looking at me like that?”
Ruan Xingyao said, “You’re acting suspicious.”
Chen Yu blinked. “Huh?”
Ruan Xingyao squinted. “My instincts tell me — when someone’s suddenly being overly nice, they’re either scheming or hiding something!”
Her sharp intuition had already told her that Chen Yu was up to something.
Chen Yu sighed helplessly and said, “Xingxing, you’re really misunderstanding me this time.”
Ruan Xingyao still looked at Chen Yu with suspicion, staring at him so intently that his scalp tingled.
Finally, Chen Yu raised both hands in surrender.
Chen Yu said helplessly, “Alright, alright! I admit it — yes, I do have a task to tell you about. But I’m just the messenger, Xingxing. You don’t need to take it out on me, right?”
Ruan Xingyao clicked her tongue. “Fine, fine. You’re the most innocent person in the world, happy now?”
Chen Yu could only sigh in exasperation — what else could he do except go along with her?
He said, “It’s about Haichen—”
Before he could finish, Ruan Xingyao raised her hand in a “stop” gesture.
“I’m hungry,” she said. “I don’t want to hear about it right now. Let me eat first — we’ll talk after.”
Just the mention of that name made her chest fill with irritation.
She had no desire to hear another word.
What could Chen Yu do? He could only agree. “Alright then, let’s eat first.”
Ruan Xingyao stood up and stretched with a long, lazy motion.
She turned to Ruan Xingzhuo and You Huan. “What do you two want to eat?”
Ruan Xingzhuo didn’t really care, so he tilted his head toward You Huan.
You Huan thought for a moment and said, “Hotpot. There’s a new place that just opened — I heard it’s super spicy and satisfying. Let’s give it a try.”
Ruan Xingyao didn’t mind, as long as the food was good.
The four of them headed to the new hotpot restaurant.
It had only been open a short time but was already incredibly popular.
Even though it wasn’t mealtime, the line outside stretched far down the street.
You Huan pulled Ruan Xingzhuo along to grab a number — there were still twenty-four tables ahead of them.
“Xingxing, what do you think? Do you still want to wait in line?” You Huan asked.
Ruan Xingyao was starving — she could have eaten right that second.
But the spicy, fragrant aroma in the air made her mouth water uncontrollably.
She said, “I want this one. It smells delicious.”
Ruan Xingzhuo said, “Then I’ll grab you something small to tide you over first.”
Ruan Xingyao nodded and pointed in a direction. “When we walked by earlier, I saw a shop over there — they had these little cakes that looked amazing. Brother, I want one of those.”
Ruan Xingzhuo said, “Got it. I’ll be right back!”
You Huan wanted to go with him, but Ruan Xingzhuo stopped her.
He said, “I’ll be quick. You guys just wait here.”
You Huan clung sweetly to Ruan Xingyao’s arm and sat obediently on the waiting bench.
Once Ruan Xingzhuo had walked off, You Huan leaned closer and whispered, “Xingxing, actually… we could just use the power of money.”
Ruan Xingyao gave her a suspicious look.
You Huan continued, “If we pay enough, I’m sure someone ahead of us would be willing to trade numbers.”
Just then, Chen Yu—who had been parking the car—walked over and happened to hear that last part.
He looked ahead and indeed spotted a group of people who might agree to such a deal.
Without much hesitation, he strode over to them.
A few minutes later, Chen Yu returned with someone and successfully exchanged their waiting number.
Now there were only three tables ahead of them.
When Ruan Xingyao moved up in line, she was still a little surprised.
She stared at Chen Yu for quite a while, making him feel increasingly uncomfortable under her gaze.
Finally, Chen Yu sighed and raised his hand to cover her eyes. “Xingxing, if you keep staring at me like that, I’m going to get shy.”
Ruan Xingyao pulled his hand down and said, “I’m just surprised. I didn’t think you’d actually go for that kind of little trick.”
Chen Yu said, “What, do you think I’m some kind of old-fashioned stick-in-the-mud?”
Someone completely inflexible.
Ruan Xingyao shook her head, lowered her voice, and asked, “So how much did you pay for the exchange?”
Chen Yu replied, “A thousand.”
Ruan Xingyao let out a dramatic “Wow!” and gave him a thumbs-up.
“Assistant Chen, you’re quite the man of means.”
She hadn’t really paid attention before—she’d always assumed he was just a regular salaried worker.
But thinking about it now, this guy clearly wasn’t short on cash.
Chen Yu chuckled softly, tempted to say something more direct, but in the end, he held back.
Ruan Xingyao didn’t notice his expression; she was already whispering and laughing with You Huan.
Chen Yu’s gaze lingered on her face, warm and unblinking, refusing to drift away.
— The end of the Chapter–
TL note : Join Patreon to support the translation and to read up to 50 chapters of the release :
https://www.patreon.com/DeCakraWnloverz
