Ning Guiqu couldn’t fall back asleep after waking up, because he wasn’t sure which Lu Yuan was lying next to him. If it was the original Lu Yuan from this world, wouldn’t he be shocked to see him upon waking up?
How could he explain everything that had happened? Moreover, what was the personality of this world’s original Lu Yuan like? Ning Guiqu racked his brain, only recalling that Lu Yuan had been quite intelligent in college, on par with Song Huai as campus heartthrobs.
He cursed himself for not paying attention to Lu Yuan back in college. He had been infatuated with Song Huai, purely based on looks at first sight.
So, how to explain? That was the crucial point!
As Ning Guiqu was about to drift off again, Lu Yuan’s sudden utterance of “How about a maid roleplay?” startled him awake.
What on earth?
At that moment, Lu Yuan also opened his eyes, facing the familiar ceiling. It was truly the familiar ceiling. He had returned.
Lu Yuan, who had been contemplating what kind of roleplay to give Ning Guiqu even in his sleep, became fully alert. He turned his head to see Ning Guiqu, both familiar and unfamiliar.
This Ning Guiqu’s gaze was rather cautious after making eye contact with him.
Lu Yuan instantly realized something.
This Ning Guiqu must be the one who hadn’t yet fallen into depravity or become lecherous. But why were they sleeping together?
Under Lu Yuan’s scrutiny, Ning Guiqu carefully asked, “Are you still the Lu Yuan who slept with me last night?”
Although he said “slept together,” they actually had separate blankets.
Lu Yuan denied it. “No.”
In the next second, Ning Guiqu bolted upright on the bed.
It wasn’t him!
It really wasn’t him!
So this was just his college roommate, Lu Yuan, with whom he had barely any connection!
Ning Guiqu became extremely nervous, his gaze darting around. How should he explain what had happened these past few days?
Should he say, “Hey, you suddenly came to my house and carried out a home invasion of love, even stealing my ID to marry me. So now, I’m unwillingly bound to you.”
If he said that, he’d be completely the victim!
But would Lu Yuan believe him?
Although he didn’t know his college roommate very well, he did know that this Lu Yuan was quite intelligent.
After a moment of evasion, Ning Guiqu finally made eye contact with Lu Yuan, who had been quietly staring at him.
Ning Guiqu: “……”
Ning Guiqu laughed awkwardly, ultimately choosing a dignified approach. “Are you confused about the current situation? Do you want me to explain?”
Lu Yuan also sat up in bed and stated bluntly, “I wouldn’t know unless you tell me.”
Ning Guiqu: “……”
Ning Guiqu hugged his blanket tightly. Though it was actually Lu Yuan’s blanket, the weak and helpless Ning Guiqu had only this for comfort now.
Ning Guiqu told Lu Yuan about the other Lu Yuan’s arrival, the parallel timeline, and the comet that caused both Lu Yuans to travel through time. However, he didn’t mention what the other Lu Yuan had specifically done here. Ning Guiqu also explained that their world was a novel, with Lu Yuan’s friends Xu Zhi and Song Huai as the main characters. He cunningly omitted the fact that he was the villain cannon fodder.
Lu Yuan’s expression turned weird. Song Huai was the protagonist? What kind of novel could this be?
Ning Guiqu hastily added, “The novel is called ‘My Childhood Friend is an Idiot’.”
Lu Yuan’s expression returned to normal.
So now only one question remained. “Why are you sleeping here?” Lu Yuan asked in the calmest, most natural tone possible, fearing that his question might cause Ning Guiqu to flee in embarrassment.
Lu Yuan could roughly guess that the other Lu Yuan had done something, but he couldn’t fathom what exactly. Their relationship had been lukewarm even as college roommates, and they’d barely kept in touch after graduation. So what could the other Lu Yuan have done to make this Ning Guiqu sleep in his bed?
A hint of curiosity glimmered in Lu Yuan’s eyes.
Ning Guiqu’s face successfully turned red. He touched his face, then his ears, and finally his hair. His gaze wandered as he stammered, “You suddenly came to my house and made me marry you, so we got married. I’m your husband now.”
Ning Guiqu held his breath after speaking, his face successfully resembling a monkey’s bottom.
Lu Yuan: “……”
Lu Yuan: “…………”
Lu Yuan fell silent. Marriage? His counterpart from another world was certainly a man of action.
Ning Guiqu called himself his husband.
The Ning Guiqu from the other world called him husband. In this world, should he call Ning Guiqu husband now?
Moreover, according to Ning Guiqu, he had agreed so readily when the other Lu Yuan suddenly asked him to marry him, and even slept together.
Lu Yuan speculated, “Have you liked me for a long time?”
Ning Guiqu hurriedly waved his hands. Of course not!
He liked Song Huai!
Ning Guiqu almost blurted out, “I like Song Huai.” But he realized something: the current Lu Yuan didn’t know the specific content of the novel, nor did he know about his feelings for Song Huai. So, there was no risk of Lu Yuan using his affection for Song Huai to blackmail him.
Realizing this, he shouldn’t be so passive.
“Your eyes are darting around. What are you scheming?” Suddenly, Lu Yuan’s voice brought Ning Guiqu back to reality.
Ning Guiqu cleared his throat, fist against his lips. “I was just thinking of how to gently inform you about our marriage.”
Lu Yuan: ?
Lu Yuan inquired with interest, “How so?”
Ning Guiqu lowered his hand, his eyes sincere. “My marriage to you has nothing to do with liking or not liking. It was demanded by you from another timeline. That other you said we can’t divorce, or else you’d fall for Xu Zhi. In the original story, you fall in love with Xu Zhi and do a series of things targeting Xu Zhi and Song Huai’s relationship. When Xu Zhi discovers this, you become enraged and end up stabbing Xu Zhi out of unrequited love, landing you in prison!”
Lu Yuan’s mouth twitched slightly. He suspected Ning Guiqu was fabricating a script.
Lu Yuan muttered, “How come I don’t know I like Xu Zhi?”
Ning Guiqu said earnestly, “It’s not time for you to like him yet, but you will later. Lu Yuan, you’re the only villain boss in this book.”
Lu Yuan: “……”
Lu Yuan doubted his entire existence.
He really didn’t want to believe Ning Guiqu, but they weren’t close enough for Ning Guiqu to make such a joke, right?
Ning Guiqu continued to threaten Lu Yuan. “So we’d better not divorce! If we do, you might end up liking Xu Zhi and causing trouble. As your former roommate, I can be your marriage partner.”
Ning Guiqu inwardly wept. It was him! He would be the one targeting Xu Zhi! He would go to prison! While the Ning Guiqu from the other world lived happily ever after.
It made Genius Xiao Qu so envious!!
Lu Yuan actually hadn’t planned on divorcing.
After seeing how happy the other world’s Ning Guiqu and Lu Yuan were, he figured he’d eventually like Ning Guiqu too. Though from different timelines, they were still the same person. So, divorcing might mean having to chase after a wife later, which would be a waste of time.
However, he still felt Ning Guiqu was fabricating a script to avoid divorce. It wasn’t that Ning Guiqu liked him, but he surely had some secret Lu Yuan didn’t know about, hence the need to stay married.
Lu Yuan suddenly chuckled.
Ning Guiqu panicked and quickly held up two fingers. “I swear! I’m not lying to you!” If I am lying, then I’m lying, and there will be no punishment, Ning Guiqu added mentally.
Lu Yuan’s eyes curved slightly. So, the original Ning Guiqu wasn’t so arrogant after all.
“No need to swear, I believe you.”
Ning Guiqu immediately lowered his fingers, hesitating. “Then why did you laugh?”
Lu Yuan said mysteriously, “I think I know why the me from another timeline ended up with the other Ning Guiqu.”
Ning Guiqu blinked. So Lu Yuan had also been to another timeline.
Lu Yuan then told Ning Guiqu about his experiences in the other world, including the various roleplays he engaged in with the other Ning Guiqu. However, he omitted the more risqué mermaid play.
After hearing this, Ning Guiqu let out a hiss.
His counterpart in the other world was so daring! While putting on his shoes to get up, Ning Guiqu even wore them on the wrong feet.
Lu Yuan couldn’t help but chuckle.
After getting up, Lu Yuan casually asked about work matters.
“Did he handle my work these past few days?”
At the mention of this, Ning Guiqu became nervous again.
“You should check your phone first.”
Lu Yuan grew suspicious, feeling something was wrong. He opened his WeChat on his phone. The entire message page was filled with “Congratulations on your wedding.” Lu Yuan clicked to read and realized there was a wedding planned a month later.
Lu Yuan glanced at Ning Guiqu.
Ning Guiqu felt extremely guilty and said softly, “The other you didn’t consult me about the things he did either, so I only found out afterward. But there’s one thing I do know.”
Lu Yuan asked, “What’s that?”
Ning Guiqu smiled flatteringly, “I’m your employee now. The salary is this much!”
Lu Yuan: “……”
The salary was indeed high. But since they were already married, Lu Yuan didn’t mind these details. After reading the messages, he put his phone aside.
Ning Guiqu thought Lu Yuan was too calm. He followed Lu Yuan to the sink, confused, “Aren’t you bothered? You suddenly got married to me, but you seem too calm about it.”
Lu Yuan was indeed calm and calmly replied, “I would have gotten married eventually. This is just getting married earlier, it’s normal.”
Is that so?
Because he would get married in the future, so getting married to him now is normal?
Ning Guiqu felt something was off.
After Lu Yuan finished washing up, he found some disposable toiletries for Ning Guiqu. As Ning Guiqu took them, he still couldn’t accept this answer, “Your explanation is still too strange. Did you see another me in the other timeline and get brainwashed into thinking you love me deeply?”
Lu Yuan didn’t, actually.
Lu Yuan smiled, “What do you think the other you was trying to do by filming those various roleplay videos?”
Ning Guiqu thought for a moment, hesitating, “For commemoration?”
Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly. Indeed, his Ning Guiqu was still super innocent.
Lu Yuan made an affirming sound, resolutely refusing to corrupt Ning Guiqu’s inner thoughts!
Author’s Note:
Xiao Qu isn’t evil yet. Before getting together with Lu Yuan, he was just secretly dark, but still quite upright.
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