Collapse: Black Moonlight Turns White, Popular Four-Star Character

Chapter 116 Favorability Collapse, 1 Gamble

"Big Brother, good morning."

Ever since the Yaoqing envoys came to visit a month ago, Ying Xing knew about Yannian's identity as a short-lived species, but he did not expose Yannian's identity in the Industrial Manufacturing Department.

Instead, he greeted Yannian as usual and did not mention the "Little Orange" that Yannian mentioned that day.

Everything was normal, but Yannian knew that Yingxing would secretly go with him to help during the days when he was busy every month.

The boy looked at him with a curiosity and passion that was becoming increasingly difficult to conceal.

Although Yannian didn't know where it came from.

Because Ying Xing should know everything about his current identity as "Yu Mo", except for the "Xiao Ju" who lost his voice that day.

When Ying Xing asked about this later, Yannian thought of making up a story.

Little did he know that Ying Xing heard all his little plans clearly.

"Just...deal with me casually?" Ying Xing murmured, looking out the window, his fingertips curled up, and a hint of dissatisfaction rose in his heart.

As time passed, his desire grew stronger and stronger, and he was eager to know some answers.

Like fireworks, waiting for an explosion in silence.

Could it be that... he was just a substitute for Xiaoju? Who was Yu Mo caring for? This uneasiness made Ying Xing feel inexplicably anxious.

Just at that moment, Yannian hugged him and mistook him for a person named Xiaoju.

"What should we learn today?"

"Review techniques such as open die forging, die forging, press forging, roll forging, extrusion forging, and closed die section forging."

"And then build a reconnaissance-style Diting, how about that?"

Just as the two were silent, Tao Ran walked in with a smile.

He doesn't come to teach every day. He usually just guides the two of them, then gives them homework to figure out, and finally gives them comments and answers.

Tao Ran stood on the podium, looking at the two people below who were still far away from him, with a hint of helplessness between his brows.

It's been several months, can't we sit together?

Why is Jun Li unwilling to open his heart?

"Can't you sit closer? I'm tired from running around." Tao Ran put his hands behind his back, his words revealing a hint of grievance.

Yannian remained silent, wondering whether he should maintain his persona, but it seemed unnecessary. It was all your fault for interfering.

Why did he tell Ying Xing that he was performing in Qingshi Street? Now, the previous abusive method based on the "immortality seed" is completely useless.

The favorability is stuck at 60, which is really an awkward position.

Yannian stared at Tao Ran with resentment. In his opinion, only Huaiyan knew all the details of "Yu Mo", that is, the fake Tao Ran.

Ying Xing was also very conflicted. He used mind reading to realize that his clumsy disguise had been discovered by Yannian. For a moment, he didn't know what to do and could only look at Tao Ran with a complicated expression.

Tao Ran looked puzzled, what kind of look was that?

After teaching the new method, Tao Ran demonstrated it several times and left leisurely. After all, he was a general and was still very busy.

But the disciple still needs to be pampered. I hope the two of them can understand each other and live in harmony as soon as possible.

When it was time for free time, Yannian left the forging room. Ying Xing paused but did not catch up with him.

As soon as he went out, the two lively guys, Yusai and Yudai, came up to him immediately, took out a bag of snacks, wagged their tails and acted cute.

"Big Brother, I'm sorry you've been stuck with this short-lived creature today. Here, hey, we brought you an extra portion of snacks sent from Luofu."

"We have been working very hard recently. Just wait and see. Sooner or later, we will defeat Ying Xing and become the one who is second only to the king and above ten thousand people." Yudai's eyes were deep. He put one hand behind his back, and tried to straighten his back, pretending to be a master craftsman.

Yannian took a quick glance and didn't know whether the man was a big carpenter or not, but he looked a bit pot-bellied.

The ripples on Yudai's belly show that he has been eating well recently.

The boy's face became a little rounder, which was very cute.

"No, you are second to none and above ten thousand people, so what should I do?"

"He should be second only to Yusui, and above everyone else." Yusui plucked Yudai's hair, and Yudai groaned in pain, and the two began to quarrel again.

"Okay, all is well, let's improve ourselves together."

"Just to see how much you've grown recently?"

Yannian put his hands on the two men's heads and pushed them away helplessly.

After the three people walked away, Ying Xing opened the door with a click and silently looked at Yannian's back.

The ordinary time passed one by one, and those days came again.

At night, the moonlight shines on the bluestone road, forming a faint light and shadow.

Yannian went to Qingshi Street as usual to perform a play. Uncle Yu Lin told him that the actress had recovered well and would be back to perform soon. By then, Yu Mo could concentrate on forging at the Gongzaosi.

"Okay, Uncle Yu Lin, I will come to see you often." Yannian nodded and gave Yu Lin a few instructions.

When leaving the courtyard, Ying Xing was holding a lantern, as if waiting for him.

"Big, senior brother, the street light is broken. Let me take you back." Ying Xing pursed his lips and waited for Yannian to come closer.

Yannian did not refuse and followed Yingxing.

In the narrow alley, there was only the sound of the breeze blowing through the treetops. After a long time, Yannian made a sound.

"Ying Xing, the actress is back. I won't be singing here anymore, and you... don't need to come and help."

"Just focus on forging. Thank you for your time."

Ying Xing stopped, turned around, lowered his eyes, and raised the corners of his mouth, "Big Brother, you are finally willing to talk to me."

Yannian's brows softened, and for the first time he reached out and touched Yingxing's head. Yingxing raised his eyes and his heart skipped a beat.

The eldest brother finally did the same to him, caressing him like he would a family member.

This gentleness no longer belongs to controlling stupidity and aging. The thing you have always dreamed of has come true at this moment.

But he shouldn't be too surprised, because he knows that the eldest brother has many secrets in his heart.

"Senior Brother, can I ask you a few questions?" Ying Xing stared at the ink-black pupils and spoke softly.

"Okay." Yannian was confused because he didn't expect Ying Xing to ask this question suddenly.

Logically, as long as he takes the initiative to break this barrier, the rest will be fine as long as the corresponding star is good.

"First question, why are you so nice to me, Big Brother? I still don't understand, even though you are also a short-lived person."

"I've thought about a lot of things, such as training my character, motivating myself, and I want to hear the truth from Senior Brother." Ying Xing whispered.

Yannian thought for a moment, "Of course... to inspire you. You have infinite possibilities and can accomplish things that I cannot."

"Of course it's for my own purposes, Ying Xing. I approached you just to use you. It's the same thing."

Ying Xing's heart sank, his eyes dimmed a bit, but he still maintained a forbearing smile, "Second question, Big Brother, in your eyes, have I become your family?"

Although he knew the answer, Ying Xing still had a glimmer of hope.

"Yes, it's my family, with Teacher Tao Ran." Yannian answered calmly.

"Family? They're too far away. I'll leave sooner or later, Ying Xing."

Ying Xing's breathing was rapid. Yannian frowned and reached out to touch Ying Xing's face. "What's wrong, Ying Xing? You don't look well."

"fine."

"I am fine."

"One last question, who is Xiaoju? Is he your family member?" Ying Xing slapped Yannian's hand away, leaned against the wall, covered his face, and spoke in a low voice.

"Xiao Ju...is just someone I met by chance in the fairy boat, that day..." Yannian spoke slowly.

"It's the important people—family."

"That's enough, brother. Stop talking. You don't tell me a single word of truth."

"How long are you going to keep lying!" Ying Xing covered his ears, looking devastated.

The lantern fell to the ground, the fire inside it went out, and the cold moonlight shone on the two of them, creating a new gap between them in the rippling light.

"Ying Xing, what are you talking about?" Yannian's pupils shrank, and he stepped forward to hold the young man's shoulders. Ying Xing slowly lowered his arms, looked at Yannian, and spoke word by word.

"Of course it's for my own purposes, Ying Xing. I approached you just to use you. It's all the same."

"Family? They're too far away. I'll leave sooner or later, Ying Xing."

“It’s the important people—family.”

"Big Brother, are these words from your heart false?"

Exactly the same, how could it be!

Yannian was shocked and speechless. He never expected that Ying Xing could actually read his mind.

When, or all along?

Yannian didn't dare to think about how much he had heard or whether he had heard it.

He can't think!

"Are you starting to be wary of me, Big Brother?"

"Your mind has changed." Ying Xing looked cold and pushed Yannian away.

The favorability level plummeted, sliding all the way to negative four hundred, and then stopped.

"Since we are strangers."

"Then let's make a bet, Big Brother. There's still more than a year left before the Immortal Boat Alliance Smelting Competition. If I beat you."

"Just leave the Industrial Manufacturing Company and disappear from my sight forever!" Ying Xing shouted angrily, turned around and ran away, crushing the lantern.

"Ying Xing..."

Yannian's lips moved, which was an embarrassing point.

The favorability level has not dropped to the lowest level, and he has not rolled back, which means he doesn't know where to save the game. What if it happens now?

"Since I lied to you, why don't you hate me to the extreme."

"The final minus one hundred, what are you hesitating about?"

"Everyone, we're working overtime today, so we'll make up for it tomorrow."

"Single dog, single dog, single every day."

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