After Being Transformed Into Cannon Fodder For Death, The Heartthrob Chapter 19
byYe Qingyun looked up and around. The sudden darkness that had appeared earlier felt like a mere hallucination. Everything was bright, there were no dark clouds outside the window, and everything was calm.
Although he was alone, Ye Qingyun inexplicably felt as if he had been discovered. He released his Mental Strength to scan the room but found no surveillance devices, which allowed him to relax slightly.
As for the book, Ye Qingyun shoved it back into the corner, intending to pretend he hadn’t seen anything. He needed to accelerate his search for a way to leave, otherwise, if the young man discovered that he knew this secret, he would likely face death.
Sigh.
Ye Qingyun sighed, inevitably thinking of Gu Shenyuan.
What was Gu Shenyuan doing? Would he worry about his safety? Would he search everywhere for him, wanting to bring him back?
Forget it. To Gu Shenyuan, he wasn’t even a friend, perhaps just a walking encyclopedia. It wasn’t worth the trouble for Gu Shenyuan to try and rescue him while he was still injured.
Ye Qingyun clearly defined his place in Gu Shenyuan’s heart, then buried himself once more in searching for the necessary tools and materials.
Worrying was useless. It was better to seize the time to create the Antidote for the toxin; perhaps he would genuinely need it one day.
In a corner Ye Qingyun didn’t notice, a black shadow, which shouldn’t have existed, reflected on the floor. It twisted a few times, slowly dissipated, and vanished without a trace.
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Far away from Ye Qingyun’s location.
Gu Shenyuan opened his dark eyes. With his movement, the black mist that had been swirling around him, almost blotting out the sky, dispersed, revealing the clear sky above.
He had finally found Ye Qingyun.
Gu Shenyuan didn’t delay and quickly moved toward Ye Qingyun’s location.
Gu Shenyuan’s actions were unusually urgent. He recalled what he had “seen.”
In fact, the moment Ye Qingyun pulled out that piece of paper, he had already discovered him, and the black mist had faithfully scanned the contents of the paper and relayed them to him.
What Gu Shenyuan hadn’t expected was that the one who captured Ye Qingyun was the so-called “God,” nor did he expect that the “God’s” Bloodline flaw would be so tempting to ordinary people.
As long as one made the “God” fall in love with them a second time, no matter how weak their body was before, they could gain immense power. This prize was simply irresistible, making it impossible not to try.
Ye Qingyun was an ordinary person without an Ability, so he might choose to stay and try to make the “God” fall in love with him twice to gain power.
Gu Shenyuan felt a pang of discomfort in his chest at the thought of this possibility, and his gaze turned cold.
When Gu Shenyuan saw that page, he realized that the “God’s” Bloodline flaw and his own Bloodline flaw actually had similarities.
If that “God” fell in love with the same person twice, they would lose their power, handing it over entirely.
If he fell in love with someone, he had to be faithful until the end, unable to escape or betray. He might end up becoming a killing machine, a stepping stone for his lover to climb to a higher position, becoming a complete Tool/Pawn.
Both he and that person could be exploited. If Ye Qingyun chose to pursue and exploit that “God” this time, then clearly, if Ye Qingyun ever discovered his constitution, he might very well exploit him too.
Gu Shenyuan’s eyes were dark, yet his steps were relentless, his figure moving toward his destination like smoke and wind.
What did that have to do with him? If Ye Qingyun truly made that choice this time, then he could use forceful means to compel Ye Qingyun to help him complete the potion, and then they would go their separate ways.
As for those past, inappropriate fantasies, they should all disappear.
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Ye Qingyun laboriously dug out the necessary equipment and was in the middle of researching the toxin when the door suddenly opened, and the young man strolled in.
“It’s getting dark. Let’s go eat something. Don’t starve yourself,” the young man said thoughtfully.
Although Ye Qingyun now harbored a huge secret about the young man and wished he could be eight hundred meters away, he had absolutely no resistance to the idea of a good meal.
The main reason was that the food at the young man’s house was simply too delicious, a world away from his previous life of constant nutrient paste.
Ye Qingyun followed the young man to the dining room, justifying himself internally. This was a reasonable way to maintain contact and prevent the young man from suspecting his sudden change in attitude. It was absolutely not because he was tempted by the delicious food.
While Ye Qingyun was eating, he suddenly heard the young man speak.
“I’m sure you’ve heard in the village that I only favor one person for ten years. When they get old, I replace them,” the young man said, resting his face on his hand, his bright eyes looking at Ye Qingyun, a smile on his red lips. “My dear, are you the jealous type? Will you stop me from finding someone new? Of course, even if a new person comes, I won’t let you receive any less of your treasures, so you don’t need to worry.”
If Ye Qingyun said he wouldn’t stop him, it would mean Ye Qingyun had been frightened by the paper, had put away his inappropriate thoughts, and wouldn’t try to make him fall in love twice, meaning he could stay.
The young man smiled as he waited for Ye Qingyun’s answer. On the surface, he looked harmless, but he knew that if the answer wasn’t what he wanted, Ye Qingyun would be decapitated in the next second.
Ye Qingyun was speechless, listening to this declaration worthy of a Scum Gong.
This guy, since he had to find a new partner every ten years, his existence wasn’t that important, was it? It wasn’t love at first sight, so why couldn’t he just let him go?
So Ye Qingyun tried to say tactfully, “I’m quite the jealous type, and I hope to be with my partner for a long time, without any outsiders interfering.”
The smile on the young man’s face faded, and a thin layer of Ability gathered on his fingertips.
What a pity. He really liked this face. Why was the owner of this face so greedy?
“So, why don’t you just let me go? We’re not compatible,” Ye Qingyun said sincerely.
The young man was stunned.
“What did you say?” the young man asked in disbelief. “You want to leave now?”
Ye Qingyun was even more confused: “Didn’t I tell you I wanted to leave from the very beginning?”
The young man certainly knew Ye Qingyun always wanted to leave, but…
“Didn’t you see that room full of gold and jewels? Just taking one piece would be enough for you to live comfortably for the rest of your life!” the young man questioned.
It was normal for Ye Qingyun to want to leave before knowing his wealth, which he could understand.
But after seeing so much gold and jewels, coupled with the comfortable life here and his own appearance, it hadn’t managed to make Ye Qingyun want to stay?
He couldn’t remember how long he had lived or how many partners he had changed, but he had never been rejected at this stage.
The young man glared at Ye Qingyun, seething with anger, waiting for his reply.
He better not discover this was a tactic to play hard to get, otherwise…
Ye Qingyun didn’t know what the young man was thinking, but he was puzzled by the mention of gold and jewels.
What gold and jewels… were the piles of junk in that room gold and jewels?
Ye Qingyun thought of the dusty pile of miscellaneous items and felt suffocated.
His attention at the time had been entirely focused on finding research equipment, and he hadn’t really paid attention to what those colorful things were. If it wasn’t equipment, he just tossed it aside.
“Speak,” the young man demanded angrily. “Why don’t you want to stay? Don’t use that relationship that hasn’t even succeeded as an excuse!”
Ye Qingyun paused. This time, he didn’t bring up Gu Shenyuan again, but cautiously said, “Your place here… the technology is too backward, you know.”
Young man: “…What?”
“There’s no internet. How is a person supposed to live?” Ye Qingyun complained. “Can gold and jewels be as good as surfing the net?”
Ye Qingyun’s answer was completely unexpected, and the young man was momentarily stunned, unsure how to respond.
Ye Qingyun continued, “I can’t appreciate these gold and jewels. I’m just an internet-addicted youth obsessed with the web. Wouldn’t it be better for you to find someone who appreciates them?”
The young man remained silent.
Ye Qingyun pressed on: “And your peerless beauty—it’s such a waste to let a coarse person like me, who doesn’t appreciate it, look at it for ten years. Wouldn’t you be happier finding someone who can blow rainbow farts?”
The young man moved.
He straightened up and gave Ye Qingyun a sinister smile: “I won’t let you go. You can give up that idea.”
Dare to reject him? Then be prepared to stay by his side for the rest of your life!
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That night, before going to sleep, Ye Qingyun chatted with the System. The System said that many melodramatic starts it had seen were like this.
The pure and flawless little white flower, unmoved by money, unhesitatingly rejects the old man’s patronage, stating that he is not someone willing to sell himself for a little money. What he desires is a simple life, one person for a lifetime with the one he loves.
Old Man: Heh, very good. You have successfully caught my attention!
The old man forcibly keeps the little white flower by his side, but unexpectedly, he, who swore never to develop true feelings, has his heart stolen by that pure and flawless person during their time together…
Ye Qingyun: “…”
Ye Qingyun was expressionless: [Your brain is useless. Go get yourself digitized.]
System: [QAQ]
Ye Qingyun: [Have you been too idle lately? What was the final result of your meeting? Did you discuss it?]
The System whined: [N-no. The Main System told you to proceed as you like, just try not to be Breaking Character too much in front of the Protagonist.]
Ye Qingyun snorted and pulled up the blanket.
He couldn’t sit around and wait. He had found enough parts in that room earlier. Given some time, he might be able to create something that could help him escape.
Once he was out, he would find Gu Shenyuan and then leave this planet.
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Late at night, everything was silent.
A wisp of black mist seeped into the room through the door crack, then slowly condensed into a humanoid shape.
If Ye Qingyun were awake right now, he would realize that the wisp of black mist had transformed into Gu Shenyuan.
Gu Shenyuan silently walked to Ye Qingyun’s bedside and looked down at Ye Qingyun’s sleeping face.
Ye Qingyun seemed to be sleeping restlessly, his brows slightly furrowed, making one want to smooth away the worry between his eyebrows.
Gu Shenyuan did not wake Ye Qingyun, nor did he immediately take him away. He just watched in silence.
The fact that Ye Qingyun was not sleeping in the same room as that person brought him a slight sense of relief, but it didn’t completely eliminate the anxiety in his heart.
If he took Ye Qingyun away directly, would Ye Qingyun blame him for ruining his plan when he woke up, and then harbor resentment?
Would Ye Qingyun want to stay here, pursue that man, seize power, and not leave with him, the one who “has nothing”?
…This seemed logical.
Why should Ye Qingyun go with him?
Gu Shenyuan watched silently until Ye Qingyun turned over, his hand hitting Gu Shenyuan’s leg as he stood by the bed. Ye Qingyun’s eyes slowly opened.
Ye Qingyun didn’t realize what was wrong at first. He changed his sleeping position, lying flat on the bed, and then saw a blurry black figure standing by the bed.
Ye Qingyun was so scared his soul nearly left his body. He shot up into a sitting position, and just as he was about to shout, the black figure covered his mouth.
The hand covering his mouth was slightly cool and carried a familiar scent.
It was Gu Shenyuan.
This person naturally brought a sense of security. Ye Qingyun’s tense body relaxed. He grabbed Gu Shenyuan’s wrist, signaling him to let go.
Gu Shenyuan didn’t release him immediately. He looked intently at Ye Qingyun for a moment before slowly lowering his hand.
“Why are you here? Did you find a way in?” Ye Qingyun whispered. “Quick, let’s go!”
Ye Qingyun quietly got out of bed, put on his shoes, and quickly headed toward the door.
After a few steps, Ye Qingyun realized something was wrong. He looked back and saw Gu Shenyuan still standing where he was.
The night was thick, making it impossible to see the expression on Gu Shenyuan’s face.
“You’re willing to go with me?” Gu Shenyuan’s voice was very soft, as if afraid of shattering a beautiful dream.
“What nonsense are you talking about? Why would I stay if I don’t leave?” Ye Qingyun was baffled.
Gu Shenyuan didn’t answer. In the darkness where no one could see, the corners of his mouth lifted, revealing a smile that could only be described as gentle.