“Right now, your bodies in the outside world have already fallen into a deep sleep. I came here to find a solution and awaken you.”
Hesitating, “Red Eyes” accepted Zhang Cheng’s outstretched hand, pursing her lips as she vented in a voice barely audible to him.
“I never intended to compete with her. She kept questioning me, so I fought back.”
“Golden Eyes” beside her scowled unhappily.
“Hmph, it’s obvious you’re just too weak. You only look like me on the outside. Other than that, you’re nothing like me! What I just said was the most logical deduction.”
Hearing the other’s lack of confidence in her words, “Red Eyes” launched a counterattack.
“That’s just your standard, not mine! Our argument happened because you’re too arrogant, always claiming I’m an imposter as soon as you open your mouth!”
“Oh? But I remember you questioned my identity at first, too. What we’ve done is no different. Isn’t that double standards?” “Golden Eyes” seized on the fatal flaw in her words.
Caught off guard, “Red Eyes” lost momentum and weakly defended herself.
“Ugh… that was just a normal reaction to waking up and seeing someone exactly like yourself… I’m not arrogant like you!”
Zhang Cheng watched as the two, whose relationship had just begun to soften, quickly resumed their verbal duel and felt a slight headache coming on.
He gave a gentle tug on their wrists, pulling them closer and interrupting their quarrel.
Holding each of their delicate, well-shaped hands in his own, Zhang Cheng effortlessly folded them together.
“Since you share the same goal, you should be working toward that together! Let’s stop this now. I hope you can understand and tolerate each other. You are essentially the same person with the same memories — shouldn’t understanding each other be easier?”
“Hmm? Is that the tone a servant should use to me? And I never said I’d accept her!” “Golden Eyes” glared coldly, expressing her displeasure with Zhang Cheng.
But Zhang Cheng noticed only a token resistance from her hands and understood her true attitude.
“Well, if she stops targeting me, I don’t mind. I just want to quickly find the remaining Sky Shards. But I’m afraid some people don’t feel the same way, huh?”
“Red Eyes” expressed her willingness to cooperate to Zhang Cheng, showing a carefree attitude toward the earlier conflict.
But Zhang Cheng knew well the original personality of Lu Qiuchen. She had been suppressed by “Golden Eyes” for so long during their earlier confrontations; how could she not harbor resentment? Now that she finally had a chance to strike back, she took it, also getting a small revenge on “Golden Eyes.”
It seemed their conflict would not be resolved so easily.
Zhang Cheng cleared his throat theatrically twice, attempting to prevent the situation from worsening.
“Well… For the sake of your servant, I won’t argue with you for now!”
Uncharacteristically, “Golden Eyes” chose to let the matter drop instead of provoking her rival further.
Her strength in every aspect surpassed “Red Eyes” by far. She held absolute dominance on the field and saw no benefit in engaging in petty verbal fights — it wouldn’t help determine who was truly in control. Once the two merged, the other would obediently fall under her control anyway.
Seeing them both back down, Zhang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief.
Yet a new question rose in his mind: According to the warnings in the game and novel, having resolved the main conflict between these two personalities should have triggered the next step by now. Why was nothing happening?
Could it be that my approach isn’t enough? Or did I choose the wrong option? Maybe I can’t pick both — I have to select just one to pass the trial?
Zhang Cheng exchanged looks with the two Lu Qiuchens. After a moment of silence, his cheeks flushed red as he quickly turned his head away, coughing awkwardly once more.
“Um, esteemed masters, could you please put some clothes on first? This feels a bit…”
He wasn’t bothered by calling Lu Qiuchen “master” — it was all to accommodate her preferences. Making these small sacrifices for the plan was no big deal.
Also… well… perhaps it was because she was showing a side of herself he had never seen before — the contrast excited him strangely, and without thinking, he naturally spoke the title.
“Golden Eyes” pouted, somewhat annoyed that Zhang Cheng seemed to favor the other, though she also realized how childish her own behavior had been.
With a thought, a thin layer of fabric smoothly covered her flawless figure.
“All right, all right, now you can look at me seriously, right?”
Seeing that “Red Eyes” on her right side didn’t remind him to look away, Zhang Cheng turned around with relief.
Before him was a stunning sight: the combination of a light blue cheongsam clinging to snowy white skin, and its owner proudly holding her head high like a proud rooster.
“How’s this? I dug this dress out from my memories. Doesn’t it suit me?”
Zhang Cheng was dumbfounded.
“It definitely suits you, but…”
That cheongsam was completely in the realm of lingerie!
Not only was the slit cut above the waist, but the fabric was so thin that it hugged the body semi-transparently, revealing flesh tones. These parts harmonized with the white embroidered flowers beside them, accentuating the beauty of her muscle lines.
For a moment, Zhang Cheng couldn’t bear to look away.
Where in your memories did you find this? This dress isn’t exactly proper!
Out of Zhang Cheng’s sight, “Red Eyes” blushed furiously, shame flooding her entire body.
She had been too shocked by the dress to stop Zhang Cheng earlier. Not only was she stunned by “Golden Eyes’” boldness, but a strange displeasure rose within her — that wicked woman dared to dress her body so provocatively, making her look more tempting than if she were naked…
And now Zhang Cheng had seen it.
What if he thought she was trying to seduce him and lose control? Who knew what this guy, whose mind used to be full of dirty thoughts, would think…
But it was done, and there was no way to stop it now. She already knew this would become her dark history!
Seeing Zhang Cheng’s unwavering gaze, “Red Eyes” grew embarrassed and angry, lunging forward to forcibly turn his head away.
Zhang Cheng, affected by the external force, passively broke free from the temptation and looked at “Red Eyes” Lu Qiuchen in front of him with a sigh of relief.
The strong yet tsundere and seductive dragon maiden beside him was impressive! But from his personal perspective, he still preferred the gentle Lu Qiuchen.
Two different personalities of Lu Qiuchen, each matching a type he liked — it made Zhang Cheng unexpectedly soft-hearted.
Zhang Cheng, you can’t get lost in this false paradise! Maybe Lu Qiuchen is watching you from behind the scenes right now!
Zhang Cheng silently reminded himself and regained his resolve.
He couldn’t let these uncontrollable virtual temptations affect reality!
At that moment, a message came again from Pat.