Chapter 245 : You Missed Your Special Attack Again!
“Xia You, you’re really amazing~”
Ling Ning finally spoke up after making sure Xia You had finished her commentary. Though Xia You was only narrating over a video, the gameplay itself was her own recording. Watching a live commentary was unexpectedly thrilling for Ling Ning.
“N-Not really…” Xia You replied, blushing at Ling Ning’s praise. Still, she had really been in the zone, even going off-script towards the end. It must have been because Ling Ning was watching her. As long as Ling Ning was by her side…
“Are you finished recording now?”
Xia You nodded, then suddenly thought of something and, feeling a surge of excitement, suggested, “Ling Ning, how about the two of us record a let’s play together?”
“A let’s play?”
“Yeah, we’ll just record ourselves playing a game—just the audio and gameplay on screen.”
Ling Ning’s heart skipped a beat at the idea. She’d often wondered in her previous life what it would be like to be an online creator, and here was a chance to give it a try.
“Sure! But what should we play? Do I need to bring my computer over?” Ling Ning asked, curious.
“No need. Let’s play True Dynasty Warriors 7, the game we played last time. There’s a PC version, so we can just hook up an extra keyboard.”
While speaking, Xia You pulled out an external keyboard and a spare headset from the cabinet. She had bought all this high-end gear since moving into her new place; back when her father lived with her, she would never have been allowed to buy it.
With everything set up and ready to go, Xia You turned to Ling Ning and said, “Oh, right, during recording, please call me ‘Yuyou.’ I’ll also call you by your Bilibili handle. What’s yours, again?”
“Just call me ‘Zero.’” Ling Ning’s handle on Bilibili matched her writing pseudonym.
After double-checking everything, they began recording.
At first, Ling Ning was a bit shy about speaking, but with Xia You’s encouragement, she warmed up, and soon they were chatting naturally as they played, just like any other time.
There were moments when Ling Ning accidentally called Xia You by her real name, but Xia You assured her it was fine and that she could edit it out later.
The two were sitting close, and Xia You could catch the scent of Ling Ning’s body wash and shampoo, fresh from her recent shower.
The familiar fragrance made Xia You certain that Ling Ning had used her own shampoo and body wash—it was as if her scent was now mingled with Ling Ning’s. The thought filled Xia You with a sudden, inexplicable excitement.
During a lull in the game, Xia You turned slightly to glance at Ling Ning, who was focused on the screen. That’s when she noticed something she hadn’t before.
Leaning forward in concentration, Ling Ning’s body naturally arched forward, causing her loose nightgown to stretch tautly over her figure, accentuating her curves in a way that left little to the imagination.
Thinking back to when Ling Ning had arrived carrying only a nightgown and a towel, it was obvious.
“Ling Ning must not be wearing anything under that nightgown!” Xia You thought, her heart pounding.
“Yuyou, what are you spacing out for? You’re about to get killed,” Ling Ning’s voice snapped her out of her daze.
Xia You quickly refocused, realizing her character was indeed on the brink of death. This was Shura difficulty, and if she died here, she’d be roasted by her viewers.
“Say no more, watch this ultimate move!”
“Yuyou, you missed your special again.”
“…”
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“Xia You, I feel like you were kind of out of it today,” Ling Ning remarked after they finished recording, lying on Xia You’s bed.
“Oh, uh… I’m not sure why, maybe I’m just tired,” Xia You replied, stumbling over her words.
She couldn’t help it—she had been trying to control her character while sneaking glances at Ling Ning the entire time. She’d nearly died several times in-game but had managed to recover each time thanks to her skill. Otherwise, her reputation would’ve been ruined by…certain distractions.
“Your focus makes a huge difference. Like when I’m writing—on a bad day, I can barely finish a chapter, but when I’m in the zone, I can churn one out in under half an hour. Since you’re tired, you should rest up. I’ll get going,” Ling Ning said.
“Wait—!”
Xia You froze, suddenly feeling the urge to slap herself. Now Ling Ning was leaving, and she couldn’t think of a single reason to make her stay.
“Why…why did it turn out like this?!”
The moment Ling Ning stepped out of Xia You’s apartment, her daughter hurried over, looking flustered. Seeing her, she pouted, “Mom, where did you go? And why didn’t you take your phone? I went to check on you, and you were gone! Mom, you’re the worst!”
“I-I’m so sorry. I’ll definitely be more careful next time.” Facing her daughter’s scolding, Ling Ning quickly apologized and lowered her head.
“There’s going to be a next time?!”
“There won’t be a next time! I promise this won’t happen again.” Ling Ning couldn’t help but notice how cute her daughter looked when she was angry. How did things turn out like this? She was supposed to be the mom here!
“Fine, if you agree to sleep with me tonight, I’ll forgive you,” Ling Ye said.
Ling Ning smiled and replied, “Not just tonight—whenever Ye Ye wants to sleep with Mom, she’s welcome to.”
As soon as Ling Ning stepped inside, her phone in the living room started ringing. She checked the caller ID—it was her mentor. Why would her mentor call this late? Curious, she answered.
“Ling Ning, you’re still awake, right?”
“Yes, I am. What’s going on, Teacher?”
“Well, my husband and I are going on our honeymoon the day after tomorrow, so could you take care of Xiao Xue for me? We’ll be back in about ten days.”
“Of course, no problem at all. But why aren’t you taking Xiaoxue with you?”
“Oh, I would’ve liked to, but you know her—she doesn’t like going far from home. I really don’t have a choice, so I’m counting on you.”
“Alright, I’ll come pick her up tomorrow.”
“Thank you so much.”
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Author’s Note:
I really want to get Golden Shielder!