Chapter 78 - Reality (8) (1/2)

The moment when Cheng Zhi Chu looked at the pair of eyes that slowly opened, even his breathing had stopped.

His body started to tremble slightly, and his mind was blank. He was still in a state of complete shock.

But when the man quietly called out his name and raised his hand to touch his cheeks, unprecedented joy and excitement instantly took over. Tears instantly began to fell. He tightly held onto the man’s hand and choked out the other person’s name.

“Bai Yi………..”

He was so excited that he could no longer speak. He didn’t say anything and just allowed tears to pour endlessly from his eyes. Soon, his shoulders were trembling uncontrollably. With a face covered in tears and blood, he looked particularly miserable but, no matter what he looks like, in Bai Yi’s eyes he looked extremely cute.

But……..

A source of heat travelled through the place where their hands were in contact. Bai Yi slowly sat up and used his thumb to wipe away Cheng Zhi Chu’s tears. His action was gentle but, when he saw the blood on Cheng Zhi Chu, his eyes turned cold. It became dark like an abyss.

He didn’t know whether or not this place was an instance that Zhi Chu had activated and he also didn’t know why he was suddenly transported over but, while he wasn’t around, his Zhi Chu had been hurt and was even crying.

Regardless of who hurt Zhi Chu, he will definitely destroy that person.

Killing intentions arose from within Bai Yi. His fingers tightened and, doing his best to keep his voice calm to avoid scaring Cheng Zhi Chu, he spoke softly.

“Zhi Chu, you———”

But before he was able to finish, Cheng Zhi Chu threw himself into his arms and hugged him tightly.

“………….”

Feeling his warmth in his arms, Bai Yi instantly forgot what he was intending to say. An unconcealable look of surprise appeared on his face. He subconsciously tightened his grip around that thin back. At the same time, he heard the other party speak intermittently between sobs.

“You’re finally back……….”

“I really made you come back………”

“Bai Yi, you’ll never be trapped in the game again. You’ve returned to reality…….”

……..Back to reality?

Is it what he thinks it means?

Bai Yi was once again stunned. Over a few minutes, his confusion and surprise lingered. It took him a few more seconds to be able to completely process the meaning behind Cheng Zhi Chu’s words.

He clenched his hand and then slowly unclenched it. Only after this, he realised that there have been some subtle changes to his current state.

Although in “Infinite Escape” his body was similar to his real body and practically had no difference, in the end it was still different and only he could tell.

And now he could feel very distinctly that he had returned to his own body. Then this place——-

Bai Yi’s eyes looked into the distance and he saw the tombstone engraved with his name along with the soil that appeared to have been turned over.

That’s right. He had returned to reality and had regained his body.

“………”

The handsome man was stunned for a moment. His eyes became brighter and there was evident change on his usual calm look. He tightened his hold around the person in his arms and he asked in a hoarse voice.

“……….You know about it? Did you help me?”

“Yes.”

Cheng Zhi Chu was held in his arms and he gently nodded his head. His soft hair rubbed against the man’s chest. Although his face was covered in tears, his eyes were filled with brilliance, joy and satisfaction. In a nasal voice, he said:

“Fortunately, I succeeded, and you’ve returned.”

“Bai Yi, welcome back to reality.”

“……….En.” Bai Yi closed his eyes. He raised the corner of his lips and hugged the person in his arms.

“Thank you Zhi Chu.”

The two of them embraced silently for a long time. The bear chased away the surrounding corpses and happily cried out “wuwu” a few times to welcome Bai Yi’s return.

After gradually calming back down, Cheng Zhi Chu silently listened to the man’s heartbeat. He then realised that he had been hugging the other person for a long time and the fact that he was still wearing a wedding dress. He suddenly panicked and moved away from Bai Yi’s embrace with a red face. He even wanted to cover up Bai Yi’s eyes before he has the chance to see the dress.

But before he could reach out, Bai Yi’s line of sight had moved down. When he saw Cheng Zhi Chu’s wedding dress and his black suit, he couldn’t help but be surprised: “Zhi Chu, this is?”

“I…….”

Cheng Zhi Chu was a bit embarrassed. For a moment, he didn’t know where he should start explaining from. His expression became very pitiful.

Seeing his exposed shoulders and pale legs, Bai Yi’s eyes darkened. He didn’t ask immediately and just quietly touched the wound on Cheng Zhi Chu’s neck, staining his fingers with blood in the process.

“Who did this?”

“A ghost…….”

Cheng Zhi Chu also realised that he had not treated his injury and proceeded to drink a bottle of medicine. He then pulled at the corner of his lips awkwardly and explained.

“He proposed to me but he also wanted to kill me and be his ghost bride…..But fortunately I was able to seal him into the photobook in time.”

As he said the latter half of that sentence, his voice couldn’t help but quieten down a little. His expression was uncomfortable. Because Bai Yi knew about how he seals the bosses in the photobook, he really didn’t want to mention more of it in front of Bai Yi.

“Propose?”

Bai Yi’s expression instantly darkened, and his voice turned dangerous. His eyes moved to the ring worn on Cheng Zhi Chu’s hand and even his eyes darkened: “He even gave you a ring? And you wore a wedding dress for him?”

“So-sorry……..!”

Although he didn’t know why he apologised, Cheng Zhi Chu still said it without a thought while his body trembled.

“………..”

Bai Yi closed his eyes and calmed his emotions down. He did his best to speak as slowly as possible, but he couldn’t conceal the anger and jealousy inside him: “Zhi Chu, take it off immediately, okay?”

“Wh——” Cheng Zhi Chu opened his mouth. His face was completely red.

“And this ring.” Bai Yi held his hand, pinched at the ring on his finger and removed it, “Be good. Let me throw it away.”

Cheng Zhi Chu didn’t feel any longing for the ring. Although he didn’t know if the ring would return after throwing it away, since Bai Yi didn’t want him to see it, he didn’t object and allowed Bai Yi to take it off.

“………”

The proposal ring that Zhi Chu received was not given by him……..

Bai Yi stared at the ring for a few seconds. His lips were pursed tight and his face was expressionless. Just when he was able to throw the ring far away, he suddenly noticed the letters engraved inside. His movements stopped.

He recognised it. It was the ring that he had custom made for Cheng Zhi Chu.

…………Did a fragment of his soul propose to Cheng Zhi Chu with his ring?

The young man was furious. His handsome face was dark. He didn’t know if he should throw the ring away or if he should put it back on Cheng Zhi Chu’s hand.

Propose, giving him a ring, and even making Zhi Chu put on a wedding dress……..

If it wasn’t for Zhi Chu storing “him” away, he would have undoubtedly torn “him” into shreds so that he would never be able to fuse together completely anymore.

“Bai Yi…..”

Seeing Bai Yi’s dark expression, Cheng Zhi Chu began to feel uneasy. He tugged at his clothes and quietly called out to him.

Bai Yi immediately softened his expression. Revealing a gentle smile, he rubbed Cheng Zhi Chu’s hair. His eyes then began to move across Cheng Zhi Chu’s bare shoulders and the slender figure wrapped in a wedding dress. Like this, he carefully appreciated the view and his anger had dissipated significantly.

………..Only his taste isn’t bad.

“Stop staring…….” Cheng Zhi Chu awkwardly tugged at his dress, “I know it looks weird but……..”

“Why is it weird? You look very good.”

Bai Yi caressed Cheng Zhi Chu’s face and spoke very tenderly. This was what he truly felt. It was a pity that they dress was damaged and he wasn’t able to see what it’s like when it was complete.

But it was still very unsightly. After all, this wasn’t a dress that he had personally chosen for him.

Cheng Zhi Chu’s face was extremely red. He couldn’t stand Bai Yi’s gaze and said a little shyly: “I’’ll go change first.”