Returning to reality.
In short, Vivian is such a terrifying woman that ever since seeing her again in high school, I've been treading carefully and behaving modestly.
I even transferred schools hastily in sophomore year, just so I could enjoy an ordinary school life. Yet unexpectedly, this wretch of a person showed up again.
I don't buy that she's here to make peace with me. As far as Vivian is concerned, I need to stay hyper-vigilant.
"Indeed, I couldn't resist. Lu Ming, your invasive gaze, unabashedly roaming over my body. Even through the clothes, I feel like I've been seen through, everywhere from head to toe~ "
"Stick to the point!"
Enough of that. Cut the crap, you virgin!
"Actually, I wanted to invite Lu Ming to join me and Wei for some fun extracurricular activities. Like under the acacia tree in the grove, by the guardrail on the rooftop, on the table in the sports equipment room…"
Ah! Here it goes again!
"Speak English!"
Even Dongfang Wei, standing by my side, had a confused expression. "Vivi, why do you make club activities sound so weird?"
With a smile, Vivian reached out and ruffled Dongfang Wei's hair.
"It's no surprise that you don't understand these adult exchanges, Wei~"
The latter tilted her head, looking even more puzzled.
"Are Vivi and Lu Ming already 18?"
"Even though we're not yet 18, many years ago we already did it on the balcony at Lu Ming's house..."
"Please stop! Just said what you want to say!"
If I let her continue, the story about a delinquent teenager who lured an innocent girl home and did things on the balcony would be all over the school by tomorrow!
It's not that I don't trust Dongfang Wei to keep a secret, but rather, I trust too much that she CAN'T keep this kind of secret!
She might casually mention this to others!
"Ah, Lu Ming, you seem to have no trust in Wei's ability to keep secrets~"
"Eh? Trust issues with secrets... what does that mean?"
"It means you might feel uncomfortable... during that time~"
"That time?" Dongfang Wei is getting more curious.
"Oral..."
"Oral ulcers need a bland diet! If you don't get to the point, I'm leaving!"
Seeing my helpless and almost hysterical appearance, Vivian broke into a victorious smile.
This is exactly why I don't want to deal with her!
Everything she does is aimed at destroying my relationships with others. When I am left alone and helpless, she then torments me.
Thank goodness I am resolute. After all these years, not only have I not succumbed, I have also grown better at dealing with her.
I even planned to transfer and disappear from school during this break (though it seems the plan has completely failed now).
"Lu Ming, you're such an impatient person, not just in speech, but also when pulling at someone's hair~"
"I have to go now, you two carry on!"
I've had enough.
"Well, your letter of withdrawal will be sent to your home in time."
"..."
Seeing that I still haven't turned around, Vivian finally decided to get to the point.
"Actually, I wanted to invite you to join our club."
"What club?"
I turned back but remained highly alert.
"Mystery Realm Research Club~ Hehehe…"
Dongfang Wei is the one answering. This lovable simpleton seems excited to finally say something.
She's such an easily pleased little girl...
"Mystery Realm? I'm not interested in that."
"Oh~ But you, Lu Ming, you're one of the few internal testers and one of the seven who defeated the first world boss, hailed as the Black King."
"Ah? The Black King? I seem to have heard of him!" Dongfang Wei's eyes lit up, "The supposed most mysterious of the Seven Kings, is it you, Lu Ming?"
"Yes indeed~ Moreover, yesterday I even engaged in a battle with him in the game, defeating my opponent under the siege of hundreds of thousands of people~"
Wait, wait a second! Don't just gossip about others randomly!
Back in my youth, I was so brash, I didn't even know what it meant to be low-key, and I told Vivian about my gaming life so casually, making her the only one who knows the two sides of my life, both reality and the gaming world.
Looking back, it was really a huge potential problem!
"Is Lu Ming really that strong?"
Dongfang Wei's gaze immediately turned eager upon hearing this. Don't get me wrong, it was the eagerness of a gaming novice looking up to a pro.
"Let's not bring up old matters, anyway I am no longer interested in that game."
Even faced with my firm attitude, Vivian appeared not the slightest bit agitated. Instead, with her arms crossed over her chest, she put on a symbolic smile.
Ah, here it comes!
Vivian, negotiation mode, ON!
"So you're refusing to join the club? Ah, why would someone so mighty claim that they're not interested in that game? I'm really curious about the reason~ Maybe I should send someone to investigate."
Cold sweat instantly broke out on my forehead.
The reason I quit gaming is actually quite pitiful, or even naive in hindsight. But if that were to be known by Vivian, I fear she might really make it impossible for me to live in this city.
"I'll join! I'll join, alright?"
Negotiation mode Vivian was far too horrifying, taking me down in just one round.
