Versatile Sword Cultivator

Chapter 55 – Develop a boyfriend?

Zhang Guangwei had just left when Gu Qiuxue's colleagues gathered around her, chattering away.

"Qiuxue, is this the Little Chen you always talk about?"

"Your brother is so handsome! He could totally become a star!"

"Qiuxue, since we're such good friends, why don't you introduce him to me?"

"Introduce him to me! I'll pamper your brother to the skies."

"Come on, didn't you hear Qiuxue just now? They're not even blood-related. This means Qiuxue doesn't just see him as a brother~"

"So Qiuxue is playing the 'raise your own boyfriend' game, huh? Haha, with such a handsome 'brother' and no blood relation, I'd play that game too."

***

Their teasing left Gu Qiuxue flustered.

"Little Chen, don't listen to their nonsense. Let's go outside and talk."

Gu Qiuxue's face was as red as a beet, her voice barely audible.

"Alright."

Lin Jichen was also feeling overwhelmed by the nurses' gossip.

Gu Qiuxue led Lin Jichen out of the department and into the garden pavilion of the hospital.

Away from the teasing, Gu Qiuxue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Little Chen, those sisters just like to joke around. Don't take it to heart."

Afraid that Lin Jichen might misunderstand, Gu Qiuxue explained further.

"Sis, I know." Lin Jichen replied with a light smile.

"Why did you come so quickly? You didn't even tell me in advance so I could pick you up." Gu Qiuxue complained.

"I wanted to surprise you, and besides, you were at work." Lin Jichen grinned.

"I could have taken leave. It's your first time in the Capital City; I was worried you might get lost."

Gu Qiuxue's eyes held a small hint of reproach, but her tone remained gentle.

Lin Jichen couldn't help but laugh, "Sis, I'm not a kid anymore. How could I get lost? You're underestimating me."

"No matter how old you are, you're still my brother. When I say something, you listen." Gu Qiuxue asserted with a small hint of dominance.

"Of course, you're my sister after all."

Lin Jichen smiled and looked at Gu Qiuxue, unable to help but say, "Sis, you seem to have lost weight. Is work too tiring?"

"Not at all. I'm not tired. But you, you've grown taller in just a few months. Is university expensive? Do you have enough money? I just got paid; I'll transfer some to you."

As she spoke, Gu Qiuxue took out her phone to transfer money to Lin Jichen.

Lin Jichen felt a lump in his throat and grabbed Gu Qiuxue's delicate hand, "Sis, I don't need money. I have plenty now."

Gu Qiuxue smiled sweetly, "How could a university student have money? You're trying to trick me."

"Really, just wait."

Lin Jichen said as he took out his phone and started operating it.

In less than two minutes, Gu Qiuxue received a text message informing her that her account had been credited with a million yuan!

"Little Chen, did I just encounter a money laundering gang? How did so much money end up in my account?"

Gu Qiuxue asked Lin Jichen in a panic. The sudden influx of money didn't make her happy; it scared her.

Lin Jichen laughed heartily, waving his phone, "It's not a money laundering gang. I transferred it to you."

"You transferred it? You..." Gu Qiuxue was stunned and saw the balance notification on Lin Jichen's phone.

"Little Chen, where did you get so much money? You didn't join a money laundering gang, did you? That's illegal." Gu Qiuxue was getting anxious.

Lin Jichen patted her hand and explained where the money came from.

After he finished, Gu Qiuxue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She believed Lin Jichen because the Lin Jichen she knew would never lie to her.

"Is playing games really that profitable? That's too easy." Gu Qiuxue marveled.

Lin Jichen chuckled, "So from now on, you don't need to work so hard. You used to support me; now it's my turn to support you."

Gu Qiuxue blushed and said, "I don't need your support. That's your hard-earned money. Here, let me return it to you."

Lin Jichen grabbed her phone and her hand, pretending to be angry, "Sis, if you do this, I'll be mad."

"Why?" Gu Qiuxue didn't understand.

"Why? Are you treating me like an outsider?"

"Of course not. How could I treat you like an outsider?" Gu Qiuxue hurriedly explained.

"Then why are you being so distant?"

"It's just... it's a lot of money. You should keep it for yourself. I don't need it."

Hearing this, Lin Jichen stood up and turned to leave.

"Sis, if you treat me like an outsider, I might as well go back."

"Little Chen!" Gu Qiuxue hurriedly grabbed his hand and admitted her mistake, "Sis was wrong. I apologize, okay?"

"Will you accept the money?" Lin Jichen tilted his head, threateningly.

Gu Qiuxue felt both touched and amused. Helpless, she had to agree.

Lin Jichen immediately changed his expression, smiling, "That's more like it. My money is your money. There's no distinction between us."

Gu Qiuxue lowered her head, her hair falling in embarrassment, her ears turning pink. Her heart felt as sweet as if she had eaten candy.

"Alright, I understand. Now sit down."

Gu Qiuxue pulled Lin Jichen back to his seat. Just as she was about to ask him more about his life, her phone rang.

It was the head nurse calling for a meeting.

"Sis, you go ahead. I'll wait here until you get off work. Then I'll take you out for a big meal!"

"Alright, wait for me. I'll be done in an hour. If you get bored, you can walk around the hospital, but don't go too far. I'm worried you'll get lost."

Lin Jichen agreed with a laugh. At his age, she still worried about him getting lost...

Gu Qiuxue went back to work temporarily, while Lin Jichen, feeling bored, opened his phone and browsed the "Tale of Immortal" forum.

To his surprise, the top few pinned posts were all about him!

"Twice announced server-wide, and now a Sect Master's disciple. Who exactly is Lin Jichen?"

"Blood Fiend Guild's top player Kuang Xiaoyan reveals Lin Jichen's Qi Refining Realm strength exceeding 70 points. Is this reasonable?"

"Early game, one versus ten, Qi Refining Realm bosses as fragile as paper. Did Lin Jichen exploit a game bug?"

"Blood Fiend Guild's leader has submitted a report to the Tale of Immortal's AI, awaiting Nuwa's judgment on the cheater!"

"National server's most popular female streamer Liu Xiazi publicly supports Lin Jichen, firmly believing he did not cheat!"

***

These news articles dominated the most prominent positions on the forum, with many people accusing him of cheating.

Lin Jichen found it amusing. How could there be cheats in this game?

Does rebirth count as cheating?

Alright, then he admits it.

Besides that, the forum also announced the latest updates for "Tale of Immortal."

This update would introduce the Secret Realm, a pet system, and various leaderboards.

For example, the cultivation leaderboard, talent leaderboard, pet leaderboard, divine weapon leaderboard, and so on.

Additionally, the game would feature random encounters and opportunities scattered throughout.

Overall, the update content was substantial, but it was no different from what Lin Jichen remembered from the first update.