Chapter 18 - Date (1/2)

Chapter 18: Date

Perhaps because they were teammates in the game. After winning several rounds, even Jiang Yang couldn’t help but see Qin Xu in a better light. It could be said that several layers were shed from a countlessly layered pair of spectacles and now he could occasionally interact with him normally.

It’s an incredible feat for them to progress from deadly enemies at first sight to enemies that would trigger the other in three sentences.

The system may have seemingly detected this change and so it soon released another task.

“Random task: Please go and hang out with Qin Xu. Please complete this within 24 hours. Failure penalty: Cook a meal for Qin Xu.”

Hearing this, Jiang Yang didn’t have much of a reaction. After having the voice chat session, he had devised of a coping mechanism. Although he may not find Qin Xu very likeable, he had to admit that his gaming technique is not bad. If they were to go and hang out, they could just find a coffee shop somewhere to play the game for an afternoon.

On the other hand, it was the punishment that couldn’t help but make Jiang Yang laugh — Cook?

It wasn’t like Jiang Yang couldn’t do it. It was just that the things that he made were not in line with the human tastebuds. Never mind cooking for Qin Xu, it was just that he didn’t know whether Qin Xu would be able to survive through it. On the surface it may seem like a punishment for him but it actually is a punishment for Qin Xu. If Jiang Yang received a task like this in the future, he wouldn’t feel burdened.

After playing the game, Jiang Yang felt refreshed. Before logging off, he agreed with Qin Xu to continue tomorrow and, after washing up, he went straight to bed. He slept all the way until dawn and continued lazing around in bed until noon.

After lunch, he reported to his mum and went out.

In a simple white T-shirt with retro style khaki pants and paired with black shoes, the refreshing and handsome youth attracted many on-lookers gazes. The hint of unruliness in his expression only evoked their desire to conquer.

Arriving at the pre-appointed coffee shop, Jiang Yang had just sat down and ordered matcha latte when the crisp ringing of bells came from the direction of the door. He looked up and, soon, a tall figure came into view.

Jiang Yang subconsciously pursed his lips. It wasn’t for any other reason other than the fact that he did not approve of the clothes Qin Xu wore. It was almost the same as his; a white T-shirt with khaki pants. At most he had more pocket zippers and he had paired it with bright red shoes.

At first glance, it could easily be mistaken to be a pre-arranged couple outfit.

The shop clerk didn’t think much into it but as soon as he saw Qin Xu, he subconsciously looked in Jiang Yang’s direction. The two customers were very handsome and were almost the same age. After finding out that they’re really together, the shop clerk no longer needed to direct him to his seat. In one glance, Qin Xu had already identified Jiang Yang’s location next to the window.

He obviously also noticed the similarity in their outfits but, because this had happened several times already, he had grown numb and naturally turned a blind eye to it. However, seeing Jiang Yang’s displeased expression, he couldn’t help but want to tease him a little.

Qin Xu sat down and smiled: “Does this count as ‘To agree by chance’?” (不约而同)

Those words were normal, and the idiom was also used correctly. But seeing that meaningful smile on his face, Jiang Yang recalled the fact that it also had another meaning online.

To agree by chance — Also another phrase to describe those who turned to homosexuality due to not being associated with a member of the opposite sex for a long period of time.

Who the fuck thought of this stupid phrase?

Jiang Yang rolled his eyes and irately replied: “Stop talking nonsense. Solo play. The loser treats.”

“Not fighting as a team?”

Jiang Yang looked down at his phone and ignored him.

Qin Xu shrugged and proceeded to stand up, “If you’re ignoring me then I’m leaving.”

Jiang Yang heard this and reflexively reached out to grab him. His reaction was so fast that even he himself was surprised for a moment. He tried to reason that it was because of the task but, in fact, he knew that it was just an excuse. He would much rather play the game with Qin Xu. Huang Shao’s skills were very amateur and the same could be said about Xiao Yuxin. The only person around him that would play on par to his level would be Qin Xu.