One Word Changed, Characters in Chaos

Chapter 100: Chapter 77: Mutual Hurt

After that, a mechanical voice sounded.

“Resentment detected. The system can be bound.”

“What system? What the hell is this?”

“The small world is about to be destroyed due to the accumulation of immense resentment. Binding with the system can help resolve the resentment and restore peace to the small world. Does the host wish to bind? The countdown will start from three seconds. If not declined, the system will bind automatically.”

“Three… two… one… System binding completed.”

“Teleportation will begin shortly. To avoid detection, the host’s memory of this segment of interaction with the system will be erased. Please strive to alter the plot and save the small world.”

Afterward.

He saw Ye Xiao open her eyes, looking somewhat confused, “Where… is this?”

Her memory of the conversation with the system had been erased, and she arrived here.

All she knew was that she was the female supporting character, so she tried hard to change her fate.

Later.

Gu Yan regained consciousness.

Upon waking up.

He was stunned for a long time.

This was just a dream.

But inexplicably, he felt that all of it was real.

The despair accumulated over thousands of lifetimes was still weighing on his heart.

The complaints of Ye Xiao that appeared in the dream seemed like a beam of light, instantly dispersing much of the gloom.

It turns out. His resistance was not wrong.

It turns out that he was not the only person who felt something was wrong with this world.

For thousands of lives, no one has ever said that all of this was not right.

No one has ever said it shouldn’t be like this.

Therefore, in this endless despair, suddenly hearing a supportive voice.

Gu Yan found it hard to describe what that feeling was like.

It was as if he was about to drown, but suddenly, a lifebuoy appeared in front of him.

For him, Ye Xiao was that lifebuoy.

After that dream.

He always unconsciously wanted to look at Ye Xiao more, wanting to get closer to her.

He couldn’t clearly define what this feeling truly was.

All he knew was.

Ye Xiao didn’t have to come to this chaotic world.

She originally had her own incredibly wonderful life.

But she came here and also brought them the possibility of changing their fates.

Therefore, Gu Yan hoped.

That she would never feel any sadness or difficulty, that even in such a world, she should live boldly and proudly.

In the previous cycles, he couldn’t change anything.

This time.

Since Ye Xiao’s arrival brought him a turning point,

Then.

He would give his all to ensure her path was smooth, without any more setbacks.

Was this love?

Gu Yan wasn’t very clear about it.

But.

His desire to protect and care for her was so intense.

If he could not discern it, then there was no need to try.

Everything was for the purpose of making Ye Xiao happy; that was enough.

As Gu Yan thought, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his lips.

Ye Bolin glanced at Gu Yan’s expression, his brows furrowing slightly.

His friend… why did he suddenly seem so deeply enamored with Xiaoxiao?

Ye Bolin had somehow felt.

That something had happened between Gu Yan and Ye Xiao, something even he was unaware of.

But what could it be?

Ye Bolin couldn’t find an answer.

But Ye Bolin also knew the temperament of his friend.

There were few things he was persistent about.

But once he was set on something, he would never give up easily.

Ye Bolin couldn’t help feeling a bit of resentment.

His sister, whom he had finally found, was back!

So I’ve already caught someone’s attention?

But, it’s not a big deal.

He thought that, for now, it was just Gu Yan who was passionately one-sided.

Xiaoxiao obviously hadn’t caught on yet.

Thinking this way, Ye Bolin started to feel a little schadenfreude.

It was time to teach his friend, who always acted too cool for school, a good lesson!

Even if he didn’t intervene, Xiaoxiao would teach Gu Yan a proper lesson on his behalf.

As Ye Bolin’s thoughts reached this point, he suddenly felt quite relieved.

Seeing Ye Bolin’s sudden change in attitude, Gu Yan became somewhat suspicious.

He was about to ask something.

Ye Xiao’s clear voice rang out, “The shattered makeup is done!”

Ye Bolin and Gu Yan couldn’t help but look up.

Ye Xiao certainly hadn’t bragged; her makeup skills were indeed excellent.

Just now at dinner, Liu Yan had looked vibrant, but in just a short while, she appeared haggard and fragile — to their oblivious male eyes, not a trace of makeup could be spotted.

Liu Yan was also very satisfied.

She was well aware that what La Jingzhou liked most was this kind of fragile and broken girl.

Once, she’d had her pride, believing that as long as she was wholehearted with La Jingzhou, he would eventually fall in love with her.

Now.

Liu Yan had no such concerns.

This time, her goal was to get control of the La Family’s businesses.

She wanted La Jingzhou to see that her love for him was still deeply rooted, that he was still the only one for her.

If he were possibly going to jail, and she remained devoted to him, what level of love would that be?

So.

During his incarceration, she would be entrusted with the La Family’s affairs, and she would!

Take good care of them for him!

“Xiaoxiao’s skills are really too good,” Liu Yan said with a smile: “Now, I can go see La Jingzhou.”

“gogogogo!” Ye Xiao waved her little fist, her gaze shifting between Ye Bolin and Gu Yan.

[Eh, is Big Brother and Uncle Gu going too? I love watching gossip, do they too?]

This thought was innocent enough.

But now that Ye Bolin knew Gu Yan was seriously after Ye Xiao.

Ye Bolin found the address of Uncle Gu somewhat amusing.

He coughed lightly and said, “I’ll drive you guys there.”

Having said that, he glanced at Gu Yan, “Or would you like to drive, Gu Yan?”

Before Gu Yan could even respond.

Ye Bolin added, “Never mind, never mind. I’m the brother here, and you’re already the uncle. It wouldn’t be right to trouble an old man like you to drive. I’ll do it.”

Gu Yan: “????”

Old man?!

Isn’t that a bit too much!

Ye Bolin felt like he had one-upped Gu Yan and was grinning from ear to ear.

Watching the two men interact, Ye Xiao mused internally.

[True love, oh true love. Big Brother and Uncle Gu, that’s surely true love. Look at them, teasing each other like that. Oh yes, the maid said last night, Big Brother was chatting with Uncle Gu until late into the night, he just couldn’t bear to leave. Family, if this isn’t true love, what is?]

Ye Xiao sighed to herself.

At this, Ye Bolin’s expression stiffened!

What…

Teasing each other?

Him and Gu Yan?

Ye Bolin was about to go crazy!

The reason he was with Gu Yan last night was to keep an eye on him, so he wouldn’t go looking for Ye Xiao.

And now, he and Gu Yan were supposedly in true love?!

Gu Yan, having grown accustomed to Ye Xiao’s way of thinking, was quite composed now.

He looked at Ye Bolin with a smile, “In that case, I’ll thank you in advance, old man.”

“Shall we… head out then?” Ye Xiao, not grasping the subtle tensions between the two, blinked innocently.

Ye Bolin nodded in agreement.

The two girls linked arms and stepped out together.

Seeing Gu Yan’s gloating face, Ye Bolin suddenly smiled too.

He spoke in a low voice, “Say, you think you’re chasing Xiaoxiao, do you guess if Xiaoxiao herself has realized it yet?”

Gu Yan’s smile disappeared immediately.

Ye Xiao caught on to a loneliness.

And then, the smile crept back onto the corners of Ye Bolin’s lips.

Feeling unexpectedly cheerful, Ye Bolin followed them out.