ROSGT Chapter 168: Postpone It For Later
Volume 1
Chapter 168: Postpone It For Later
That night, among those who watched the “City Topics” program, besides Cao Kang, there was also Lin Xiangfeng. News about Ye Chui participating in "City Topics" had already spread online, and Lin Xiangfeng had been following news about Ye Chui all this time—actually, he was hoping to see news of Ye Chui suddenly being killed.
At first, Lin Xiangfeng didn’t plan to watch "City Topics," but when the time came, he inexplicably turned on the TV.
Then, he heard Ye Chui's affectionate words.
Ye Chui’s girlfriend was naturally Fang Nan, which made Lin Xiangfeng very angry. His once-handsome face became increasingly obsessive and crazed, radiating a strong aura of madness...
He opened his portable optical computer, found Blood Fox’s contact, and requested a call.
Moments later, the other side picked up.
“Why isn’t he dead yet!” Lin Xiangfeng almost growled, “I want him dead, immediately!”
“Sorry, Mr. Lin, there seems to be a small problem with the mission.”
“A small problem? What problem?”
“I’ve conducted some investigations during this period, and the target’s background... seems not so simple!” Blood Fox said gravely. Since his debut, he had never been as embarrassed as he was now. The enemy was terrifying and fierce.
“Not simple?” Lin Xiangfeng didn’t understand. Ye Chui was clearly just an ordinary person, maybe lucky, but how could he be not simple?
“This mission is a great challenge for me too. Perhaps...”
Blood Fox’s mind flashed with the image of Fang Nan—beautiful, sexy, with a pure smile. But in the next second, she turned into a vicious demon, making Blood Fox shiver: “Perhaps this time I might die too. The risk is great, so I need to increase the payment.”
“Increase payment?” Lin Xiangfeng wasn’t too concerned about money, “How much do you want?”
“I want one million.”
“One... million?” Blood Fox was a bit shocked. Previously, the agreed amount was tens of thousands. How did it suddenly increase tenfold?
“Mr. Lin, believe me, he’s worth the price!” Blood Fox said coldly.
Lin Xiangfeng, being from a wealthy family, didn’t find one million to be a small amount, but it wasn’t too difficult for him either. He hesitated slightly and then said, “Alright, I’ll give you one million after it’s done!”
“Deal.” Blood Fox said coldly. “I got slightly injured recently, but it’s nothing serious. In a few days, when I recover, it’ll be the target’s death day!”
The call ended.
Lin Xiangfeng’s face grew even darker. Watching Ye Chui on TV, he muttered to himself, “As long as you die, Xiao Nan will be mine. Xiao Nan is mine, haha... hahahaha...”
...
At the "City Topics" program site.
After host Wang Jing asked Ye Chui a few trivial questions, she finally got to the main topic.
The main reason Ye Chui could be on this show was the recent street violence incident, which was triggered by the absence of Ye Chui’s games on arcade machines, causing countless people to riot.
Wang Jing explained the situation to Ye Chui and finally asked, “Mr. Ye, what are your thoughts on these incidents?”
“I’m very grateful to the fans who like my games, but I hope everyone doesn’t resort to excessive behavior. I will negotiate with some manufacturers about the arcade machines soon, and it won’t be long before everyone can play them. Violence is not the solution.” Ye Chui said solemnly.
This was one of the reasons he came on the show.
The host, understanding Ye Chui’s point, followed up, “That’s right. Violence only leads to worse consequences. We hope game fans can restrain themselves. Professor Cha will soon develop new arcade machines that will surely not disappoint everyone.”
Then Ye Chui and the host discussed the negative impacts of violent incidents.
Moments later, the host asked, “Professor Cha, I believe many viewers are curious about your next game. Could you give us a hint?”
“Of course.” Ye Chui smiled, “It’s a game called ‘The King of Fighters.’ I guarantee it will be even more exciting and fun than ‘Street Fighter II.’”
“Wow!”
The audience erupted in a small commotion.
“Street Fighter II” was currently more popular than any of Professor Cha’s previous games, but Ye Chui remained calm, saying his new game would be even better.
If someone else said this, it would sound arrogant. But coming from the creator of miracles, it only excited countless people.
The host, also excited, said, “Professor Cha, you’re making us even more eager to play your new game.”
“Haha, this ‘King of Fighters’ should be my last fighting game for a while.” Ye Chui said casually.
The audience fell silent.
Ye Chui was slightly taken aback. Huh? Did I say something wrong?
“Last one?” The host was incredulous, “Does that mean you won’t develop games anymore?”
“Of course not.” Ye Chui quickly clarified, “I mean the last fighting game. But games aren’t just about fighting; there are many other types. I will develop other types of games.”
Even so, the audience seemed unconvinced.
Ye Chui explained patiently that games weren’t limited to fighting; they could offer various exciting forms, gameplay, and fun.
“In short, I promise not to disappoint everyone.” Ye Chui concluded.
The host echoed, “Professor Cha has never disappointed us. If he says he won’t disappoint, then he definitely won’t.”
But the audience was still hard to persuade.
“No more fighting games? Aren’t games all about fighting? Professor Cha, what are you thinking?”
“Looking forward to Professor Cha continuing with ‘Street Fighter III!’”
“And ‘Fatal Fury 2!’”
“Why not fully develop the ‘Street Fighter’ series? I’ll always support it!”
The previously calm audience began questioning loudly.
Ye Chui didn’t expect such a strong reaction and hurriedly tried to soothe them, “I understand everyone’s love for fighting games, but it’s not like no one else is making them. For instance, the recently released ‘Heavenly Wolf Goddess’ is quite good.”
Ye Chui mentioned this just to pacify the agitated audience.
In his view, “Heavenly Wolf Goddess” indeed had quality. It was a top-notch game that would attract many players even in another world.
However, mentioning it now seemed inappropriate.
“Heavenly Wolf Goddess? How can that trash compare to you, Professor Cha? We don’t want to play ‘Heavenly Wolf Goddess’!”
“We only recognize you, Professor Cha!”
“What is ‘Heavenly Wolf Goddess’? I’ll never buy their games again.”
“Exactly, fully supporting Professor Cha.”
—The audience's reaction grew even more intense.
...
In an apartment in Yanjing.
“Bang!”
In front of the TV, Wu Haotian angrily threw a wine bottle to the ground, his eyes bloodshot, “Ye Chui, you’re more insidious than me. You said all that on purpose...”
It was predictable that the already poor sales of “Heavenly Wolf Goddess” would decline further due to Ye Chui’s remarks.
Wu Haotian, already depressed, felt even more so.
“This time I admit defeat, but Ye Chui, just wait. One day, I’ll surpass you in games!” Wu Haotian hiccuped and then collapsed on the floor, drunk.
His heart had been broken these two days...
...
"City Topics" was coming to an end.
In a luxurious apartment in the city center, Cao Kang glared at Lin Xin, “You still love Ye Chui, don’t you? You regret leaving him, don’t you?”
“A’Kang, how can you think that? My heart is with you...” Lin Xin said tearfully, her acting superb.
“Don’t think I believe you! I saw your reaction just now. Why marry me if you want to be with Ye Chui?” Cao Kang roared.
“A’Kang...” Lin Xin cried, “You’re really mistaken. How could I still think about him? Ye Chui doesn’t measure up to you at all!”
“Hmph, you talk a good game.”
“I mean it...”
“Lies!”
Cao Kang’s long-suppressed anger erupted, ready to call off the wedding, but Lin Xin suddenly hugged him tightly, eyes red, “A’Kang, Ye Chui can’t compare to you. I’m serious. In at least one way, you’re much better than him.”
“What way?” Cao Kang was curious.
Lin Xin looked up, her eyes dreamy, “You have me. I’m Ye Chui’s ex-girlfriend. You can treat me as your trophy. That should give you great pleasure, right?”
“Hmm?”
Cao Kang pondered. Lin Xin’s words indeed brought him some satisfaction.
As long as Lin Xin stayed with him, it was an insult to Ye Chui.
From the beginning, he had been in an invincible position.
Seeing Cao Kang’s expression soften, Lin Xin sighed in relief.
She knew Cao Kang’s character well and knew what to say to calm his anger. She continued, “A’Kang, you’ve been playing games these past two days and haven’t touched me. I miss you...”
Her voice softened, stirring the deepest desires in his heart.
Cao Kang indeed felt aroused and carried Lin Xin to the bedroom.
The foreplay was intense, and soon it reached the crucial moment.
Beep beep beep beep beep...
At this moment, the desktop optical computer in the bedroom suddenly issued a reminder.
—It was the end of the "City Topics" program, and Miss Wang Shiyu was looking for him to play Dou Dizhu again.
“Today’s love can wait till later. I’m going to play a few rounds of Dou Dizhu first!”
Just as Cao Kang was about to make his move, he jumped to the optical computer, nothing being more important than losing money.
Lin Xin, desperately passionate: “...”