QT: Against My Will (Volume 2)

4.59 - A Cookie - Dangerous Angels

"You better not pair me up with Cei Lan to get rid of me." Cheng Young got a glimpse of TianShi's personality and knew what she was capable of.

"Tian Shi is just trying to assist you, sir," Bing Shi replied, backing off, well aware of Cheng Young's aversion to matchmaking, which would only agitate him further. "Do you know, sir, that there are at least two other women similar to me?"

"I'm aware, but I have no interest in anyone else but you," Cheng Young asserted resolutely, refusing to give up his pursuit. It seemed like a curse; the more she rejected him, the more determined he became to win her over.

'Doesn't he know the meaning of NO?'

"..." Bing Shi made an internal facepalm. She didn't feel flattered at all, the opposite. Despite his god-like looks, Cheng Young made her feel disturbed. From hearing such devoting words, some women would be in seven heavens, while some would get internal bleeding in their ears, such as herself.

Continuing to hold her teacup quietly, she kept her silence — a great answer for someone who couldn't value her words.

"It has to be you," Cheng Young declared, moving in to kiss her, eager to convey his desire. However, he abruptly halted when he noticed her hurriedly drinking her tea.

Years of experience with Tian Shi had taught him self-control, though he couldn't count the times he had ended up in prison due to his impulsiveness. Recognizing his own limits, he sat back down, almost breaking the teacup. He sensed the barriers around her thickening, unaware that it was Kuro, her protective companion, circling around her.

Kuro just returned from the trip to the HQ. It thought that Cheng Young's condition got better, but the first thing it saw after it returned was others pointing a gun at Bing Shi! Some even dared to throw vases at its host! How infuriating!

[Host, did he fall in love with you?]

["You could notice? But love can easily change into hate. I can make him unlove me by killing off his family, which consists of his father. It could also interrupt my main mission. What if he suddenly decides to destroy the world? Also, wouldn't it nullify the quest where I have to gain his trust?"]

[Are you going to give up on one of your missions?]

["No. I'm still trying out that thing. Because no matter what I do, he will never see me as a friend or family again. Kuro, did you finally find out why is Cheng Young so deadpan and serious about this unrealistic pursuit of a perfect relationship? I find it too extreme."]

[Host, his soul broke after one of our veteran hosts gave him what could be considered, in his eyes, a perfect relationship.]

'His soul what?! Broke?'

Leaving that question for later, Bing Shi evaluated the new knowledge.

There was a deep hope running through a soul, which would always manifest itself in a person's subconsciousness. Masking itself under a facade of fate and coincidences, the power of the mind (1) would then draw the soul closer to its greatest fears or dreams.

(Just like how Bing Shi's and Xuan Mu's souls found each other simply because of their soul's strong desires.)

Cheng Young seemed to have developed a sixth sense for detecting foreign entities. After experiencing numerous lonely lifetimes, his soul had grown desperate, falling in love at first sight with anyone who was a transmigrator or reincarnator, regardless of whether they were happy together or not.

His intense attachment to his grandmother served as evidence of just how desperately his soul longed for companionship. Fortunately, his grandmother had passed away before he could fully comprehend his feelings, sparing them both from a complicated situation.

'What about Zhao Rong? Is his soul looking for someone too?'

Cheng Young observed as Tian Shi retrieved a small container from the desk drawer. He anticipated her presenting some kind of contract for him to sign or a demand for payment.

To his surprise, she opened the lid and extended something toward him. He accepted the flower-shaped cookie with a puzzled expression, his silence speaking volumes, "..."

"A cookie for giving up on me?" She giggled, her carrot and stick approach clear as day. "Just kidding. It's a treat for holding back." Bing Shi poured him a fresh cup of tea and, as she listened to his circumstances, she nibbled on a star-shaped cookie. "I made them myself," she said with a touch of smugness.

"..." What was she taking him for? A training dog? The tranquil atmosphere gradually returned, and the relaxed Cheng Young chuckled at her nervous smile. Was she afraid that he wouldn't like her homemade food?

Haha. No. Not at all...

(Mr. Jelly): Bing Shi, how dare you?! Those are our cookies!!!

|"I only gave him one cookie."|

(Mr. Jelly): But it was My cookie!!!!!!!

When Xuan Mu saw how she was about to place her unfinished cookie into the box, his heart throbbed, allowing someone else to take his place.

(Mr. Jelly): Just finish it. But remember, you owe me a sweet kiss for every cookie given.

Ru Quan wanted to give her some privacy, to show his trust. But blame it on habits, this woman would often include him in what she did and where she went, not hiding things that could eventually upset him. Though most things were against his taste, it helped him to feel cared about.

(Mr. Jelly): Do you love me?

|"I do x3000"|

Ru Quan marveled at their younger selves during their school days. Due to Xuan Mu's neediness and clinginess, he questioned and doubted her love, all day, every day. Getting sick of the never-ending arguments, she would pacify him in different ways, at the cost of her personal space and social life. Fortunately, they overcame this obstacle. Both became more independent. That was until fatal insomnia hit him hard.

"..." Cheng Young watched how Tian Shi hurriedly finished her cookie and placed the snack box into her bag, giving him no more.

"It is time for me to take my leave," Bing Shi patted her crossbody bag carefully. A kiss might sound like a good deal; however, one should never ever take her man's words lightly.

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(1) Mind Power – The Power of Thoughts. Mind power is one of the strongest and most useful powers you possess. This power, together with your imagination, can create success or failure, happiness or unhappiness, opportunities or obstacles. This depends on your mindset.

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