Chapter 102: If You Can't Get Rid of It, Then Accept Your Fate
Ding Dong!
"The system has detected that the host is envious of Yu Xiaogang in his heart—envious of how he has an infatuated lover, Liu Erlong, clinging to him like a damn leech. As the host of the system, such emotions are unacceptable. The system has utilized the power of 'Grafting Wood' to transfer Liu Erlong and Bibi Dong's infatuation with Yu Xiaogang… to the host."
Grafting Wood? System, what the hell are you talking about?
Ye Feng came to an abrupt stop, utterly dumbfounded by the system's announcement. He had to have misheard that. Did the system just say it transferred Liu Erlong and Bibi Dong's love for Yu Xiaogang… to him?
No fucking way…
"Ye Feng, stop right there."
Liu Erlong's voice rang out from behind.
Ye Feng turned around, and his expression stiffened. Something was… off. He caught a familiar yet foreign look in Liu Erlong's eyes—the same gaze Xiao Wu had given him before. He hesitated.
"Uh… Teacher Erlong, do you need something from me?"
"Teacher Erlong? Do I look that old to you?" Liu Erlong put her hands on her hips, staring at him like he just insulted her entire existence.
"N-No, not at all! I mean… an eighteen-year-old girl is like a fresh flower, while a twenty-eight-year-old woman is like a blooming peony—both have their own beauty." Ye Feng quickly explained with a forced smile.
Liu Erlong's lips curled into a smirk. "That's more like it. You've got a way with words. Unlike Xiaogang—he's boring as hell. And you know what? What you said earlier really made sense. I was wrong. The reason I liked Xiaogang wasn't love… it was just a false sense of intimacy because of our blood connection."
Her tone was serious—like she was desperately trying to make him understand.
"Oh." Ye Feng responded flatly.
Liu Erlong's eyes narrowed. "Do you get what I'm saying?"
"You made it pretty damn clear, yeah."
"Good. I'm glad you understand."
"Well, it's getting late. I should head back." Ye Feng didn't want to deal with this weird situation any longer, so he turned to leave. But before he could even take a step—
Whoosh!
Liu Erlong suddenly appeared right in front of him, blocking his path.
Ye Feng's stomach dropped. Holy shit… The system actually worked?!
Something had definitely changed. The way Liu Erlong was looking at him…
Hands on her hips, she huffed, "Do you hate talking to me that much?"
"Uh… Erlong?"
"Drop the 'Teacher.' Just call me Erlong."
"…Right. Erlong, what the hell is going on? Why is your attitude toward me suddenly so different? Don't tell me… you've fallen for me?" Ye Feng joked, though his hands were already preparing to summon his spirit power in case she lost her damn mind.
To his horror, Liu Erlong didn't deny it.
"You finally figured it out?" She blinked in surprise.
"...What?"
"No need to beat around the bush. I like you, Ye Feng. I want to be with you." Liu Erlong declared, her expression completely serious.
Ye Feng's jaw nearly hit the ground. "Excuse me?!"
"You're not going to reject me, are you?"
"N-No, it's just… You and Yu Xiaogang literally got married!" Ye Feng reminded her, still trying to make sense of this madness.
"That was just a wedding ceremony. We never even had a wedding night. Besides, my father never approved of our marriage. And what you said earlier made me realize… If Xiaogang and I had kids, there'd be a high chance they'd turn out—"
"Idiots," Ye Feng finished for her.
"Exactly. I was being selfish before. I mistook family affection for love. But I've realized now… I need to find my true happiness. And Ye Feng, you're the happiness I've been searching for."
Ye Feng was speechless. "You're kidding, right?"
"I've never been more serious in my life," Liu Erlong declared firmly.
Ye Feng ran a hand through his hair. Fuck. This system is actually insane.
"Ahem." He coughed awkwardly. "Erlong, you do realize I already have Xiao Wu, right?"
"I don't care."
"Ning Rongrong also seems to like me."
"I don't care."
"…Zhu Zhuqing and I are pretty close too."
"I don't care."
"In the future, I might have even more women around me."
Liu Erlong didn't even hesitate. "If I love someone, I'll accept everything about him."
Ye Feng stared at her in shock. "…Shit."
This woman was dead serious.
He sighed in defeat. "Fine, but let me be upfront. I have… unique tastes."
"What do you mean?"
"I like SM," Ye Feng said bluntly.
Liu Erlong tilted her head. "SM?"
"Yeah. It means pain and pleasure combined."
Her eyes widened slightly, then her cheeks flushed red. "Oh… You mean… the bridal chamber stuff?"
"Yep."
Liu Erlong's reaction completely caught Ye Feng off guard.
"That sounds exciting," she murmured, her voice oddly breathless. "I didn't expect you to be such a romantic. It seems I've found a hidden gem."
What the fuck.
Ye Feng had no words. This was just Liu Erlong. What if Bibi Dong shows up like this too?!
He immediately called out to the system in his mind. "System! I don't envy Yu Xiaogang anymore! Take it back! Give them both back to him!"
The system, of course, completely ignored him.
Ye Feng rubbed his temples in frustration. This shit is irreversible, huh?
By the time he snapped out of his thoughts, they had already arrived at the dormitory building.
"This is my stop," Ye Feng said.
Liu Erlong smiled. "Time flies when I'm with you. Won't you invite me up for a drink?"
Ye Feng raised a brow. "Let me guess. After a drink, you'll want to take a shower?"
Liu Erlong gasped. "Ye Feng! You read my mind! As the vice dean, it's my duty to test the student dormitory's bathroom. Only by experiencing it firsthand can I suggest improvements."
Ye Feng smirked. "After the shower, I suppose you'll want to 'test' the bed too?"
Liu Erlong suddenly hesitated. "T-That's not proper! We've only just started dating…"
Ye Feng sighed in relief. At least she has some restraint.
Then she added, "Besides, this is a student dorm. If we make too much noise, it'll affect the academy's reputation. Why don't you come to my place instead? I have a hundred different kinds of wine. I promise you'll enjoy it."
Fucking hell.
"Let's do it another day," Ye Feng quickly declined. "I'm exhausted and need to rest."
Liu Erlong pouted. "Fine. I'll come see you tomorrow."
She turned and left.
Ye Feng watched her walk away, his eyes trailing her curvy figure.
"…Honestly, she's pretty damn hot. Even hotter than Zhuqing," he muttered to himself.
Then he sighed in resignation, a small smirk playing at his lips.
Since I can't get rid of it… I might as well accept my fate.
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