In The Legend of Divine Martial Arts, Jinghua Dream-Seeking Area.
"Longyan, where are you?" Lin Wan had just finished killing an 84 - level snow leopard when a friend's message popped up on the screen.
After clicking on the character to automatically pick up the dropped equipment, Lin Wan opened the chat box and replied, "I'm in the Fairyland on Earth. What's up?"
The "Fairyland on Earth" was an exclusive place for the top ten players on the Jianghu Ranking.
Of course, there were occasionally a few exceptions. For example, the number one on the Rich List, even if a complete newbie, could buy their way in.
"Didn't we agree to meet last time? I'm available today. How about you?"
When this message popped up in the chat box, Lin Wan was slightly taken aback and vaguely remembered the promise she made a few days ago.
"Anytime." Her fair, slender fingers quickly typed these words. Lin Wan picked up the cooled coffee and took a sip, with a hint of melancholy in her eyes.
Lately, her memory had been getting worse...
"Let's meet at the coffee shop beside Xinhai Road at 6 p.m."
There were still three hours until the meeting time. Picking out clothes, doing a facial mask, and putting on makeup would be enough.
"Okay."
After typing this word, Lin Wan casually sent the equipment she picked up from killing the snow leopard to her friend "Xiao Xiao Mu Yu" with one click.
She closed her laptop and walked bare - footed towards the cloakroom.
It was when an NPC was going through a tribulation that Lin Wan met Xiao Xiao Mu Yu. If it hadn't been for this girl's rescue, she would have been struck dead by the Heavenly Thunder.
They had been playing together for about three months. Xiao Xiao said she had recently returned to City S and planned to find time to meet Lin Wan in person. Lin Wan didn't think much and just nodded in agreement.
On the other side of the computer—
"Ding Dong, gift reminder. Congratulations on obtaining a divine - level equipment."
Lu Zhihang, who was about to turn off the computer, paused for a moment. After the system automatically received the gift with one click, the Top - Ranking List immediately posted a message: Congratulations to player Xiao Xiao Mu Yu for obtaining the divine - level equipment gifted by player Longyan Jixu.
Lu Zhihang slightly raised his eyebrows and sent back five spirit stones.
After the Top - Ranking List posted the message about Xiao Xiao Mu Yu's return gift, the world chat window exploded. Messages kept popping up one after another.
"Damn it, whoever said they were just plastic sisters, come out. I promise I won't beat you."
"6666 I've been playing this game for two years and haven't even gotten one set of divine equipment. But the great god Longyan just gave it away like that."
"The guy above must be so unlucky. Not even one set... [Sly face]"
In front of the screen, Lu Zhihang leaned back on his chair, lazily stretched, looking extremely satisfied.
Probably all the players of The Legend of Divine Martial Arts couldn't imagine that the charming Xiao Xiao Mu Yu was actually a guy!
"Ouch, my ancestor. Why are you still playing games? There's a press conference later."
The chubby, balding man walked in, and as he spoke, he pulled Lu Zhihang up from the chair. Glancing at the character on the screen, he added, "Playing your sister's account again. Aren't you afraid she'll kill you?"
After saying that, he mercilessly turned off the computer.
"What time is the press conference?"
Lu Zhihang looked up at the wall clock, frowning slightly, looking impatient.
"5:30 p.m."
As soon as the balding man finished speaking, Lu Zhihang refused without hesitation.
Seeing his agent stunned, he then explained, "I'm going on a date. Don't you guys always want to create a CP hype?"
After saying that, Lu Zhihang patted the man on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Wang Wei, I'm giving you a chance now. You should know how to seize it."
"Come on, ancestor. Why choose this time?" Wang Wei, as he was called, looked miserable. On one hand was the press conference, on the other was a new hot topic... It was really hard to make a choice.
Lu Zhihang grinned without any emotion. When he got up and walked to the door, as if remembering something, he suddenly turned sideways, winked at Wang Wei, and said, "Remember to go with me."
The sun was shining brightly over City S. Lin Wan arrived at Xinhai Road at 5:30 p.m., a full half - hour early.
Xinhai Road was surrounded by the sea on three sides. As dusk approached, the sea surface was a cold blue, quiet and serene. Most of the restaurants here were Japanese - style. The only out - of - place one was a European - style coffee shop.
Lin Wan ordered a latte, chose a window seat, and took out the small mirror from her bag to check her makeup several times.
According to Xiao Xiao Mu Yu, she was only seventeen years old this year. As an "old aunt", Lin Wan specially wore a cute pink dress and even changed her lip color to a bright Barbie pink.
On most people, this kind of outfit of a youthful and invincible beauty might end up looking tacky, but Lin Wan was an exception. Nothing could be a problem for this natural clothes - horse.
At 6 p.m. sharp, Lin Wan logged into the mobile - version communication room of The Legend of Divine Martial Arts, clicked on Xiao Xiao Mu Yu's avatar, and asked, "I'm at table 5 on the first floor. Are you here?"
The person on the other end of the phone simply replied with an "um". Lin Wan put away her phone and looked out of the French window, trying to find the girl's figure.
On the other side, Wang Wei, who had been dragged into this mess, was on the verge of tears.
It was supposed to be accompanying Lu Zhihang on a date. But when they got to the other side of the road, this guy suddenly asked him to go instead...
What about the CP hype? What about the new hot topic? It would have been better to go to the press conference... At least there would be a one - million - yuan appearance fee.
"Remember, your name is Xiao Xiao Mu Yu. You're the 23rd on the Jianghu Ranking of The Legend of Divine Martial Arts. Don't let it slip later."
It was clearly summer and autumn, but Lu Zhihang wrapped himself up tightly, only showing a pair of bright eyes.
He pushed Wang Wei, indicating for him to cross the zebra - crossing to go on the date.
"Come on, ancestor. Can I not go?" Wang Wei reluctantly took a few hesitant steps forward. When he turned his head, the fat on his face was still trembling.
Lu Zhihang shook his head, squinted his long and narrow eyes, and smiled wickedly.
He didn't want this "Longyan" to know that he had been lying to her for so long. It would be safer to let Wang Wei go and test the waters first.
Thinking like this, his fair and well - defined fingers suddenly made a gesture of five, tempting him, "I'll increase your annual salary. Go quickly."
"Five hundred? Five thousand? Five - ten thousand?"
When he said "five - ten thousand", Lu Zhihang nodded, with a look of pain and restraint in his eyes at the thought of losing money.
"Sure thing. I'll go right away." Hearing about the increase in his annual salary, Wang Wei didn't hesitate for a second and turned around to leave. In the blink of an eye, he was in the coffee shop.
After adjusting the position of his mask, Lu Zhihang followed closely behind. He hid in the shade of a tree by the road. From this position, he could just see the whole of table 5.
When Lin Wan was about to pick up her phone for the second time to inquire, the light in front of her suddenly dimmed, as if blocked by something.
Wang Wei sat down nervously. He looked at the person in front of him a few times. Overall, she looked good. She would have been eye - catching even in the entertainment industry.
It's just... he didn't know why Lu Zhihang didn't want to come and meet her in person.
Lin Wan looked up. Seeing that her seat had been taken, she just smiled faintly and said, "Sir, this seat is taken."
Her lips formed a beautiful M - shape. The faint Barbie - pink lipstick made her look lively and cute.