Chapter 10: I’m Not Good Enough for Him

“Black, long, and straight hair?” Luo Tiancheng even doubted his own ears rather than the words he had just heard.

“Many artists nowadays keep their hair long. To be honest, once your hair grows out, even I might not recognize you.”

“I’ll think about it…”

“As long as the company is willing to pay, you’ll just have to endure that one day of discomfort. And you don’t even have to turn on the camera during the livestream—you can do whatever you want, right?”

“You’re right.”

“Take good care of yourself. I’ll pick you up when you’re discharged tomorrow.”

“Alright, it’s settled then. After the company gives out the reward, I’ll treat you to a feast.”

“OK.”

After hanging up the phone, Luo Tiancheng was so excited he could hardly contain himself—he had found another excuse to invite him out for a meal! Though his injured leg kept him from jumping for joy.

If he could, Luo Tiancheng would find excuses to be with him every single day.

No wonder people say those in love act like fools. He was just starting to develop feelings, and already his intelligence seemed to be slipping.

As for the mission… holding him for 10 seconds… Oh heavens! He’d just take it one step at a time.

Qin Yue was on the night shift today. During the day, he went to the library to look up old newspapers from decades ago.

After searching for a long time, he found a photo in one of the newspapers.

“This one looks very similar… Luo Tiancheng, just who are you?”

…

Before going to bed that night, Luo Tiancheng still turned on the Dream Connector.

He didn’t expect to complete the mission, nor did he want to appear in He Yinhui’s Dreamscape again and make him wary… Tonight, he just wanted to watch the person he liked from afar and learn more about him.

Although observing someone’s Dreamscape might seem like an invasion of privacy, Luo Tiancheng told himself he would never do anything to hurt He Yinhui!

Upon entering the Dreamscape, he found himself in the same supermarket as last time.

He Yinhui was picking out items, and behind him was still that very handsome young man.

Luo Tiancheng suddenly realized: Could this handsome young man be his ex-boyfriend? Had He Yinhui been unable to forget him all these years?

The young man was indeed good-looking, and Luo Tiancheng felt a pang of heartache:

Yes, it must be because he couldn’t forget him that he kept dreaming about him.

He really wanted to step forward and drag that young man away, to keep him far from He Yinhui… But if he did that, He Yinhui would probably hate him, right? He had already decided to just watch secretly, so he shouldn’t entertain any other thoughts…

Suppressing his discomfort, Luo Tiancheng hid behind a shelf and observed the two of them.

The young man followed for a while, then gathered the courage to strike up a conversation with He Yinhui: “Hello, are you a student from around here?”

He Yinhui nodded. “Yes, from the neighboring Polytechnic University. Why do you ask?”

The young man was shy but still managed to look up, his beautiful eyes gazing at him as he said, “I’m from Lin University. My name is Xie Mingming. May I ask what your name is?”

“Is there something you need?”

“I… I fell in love with you at first sight. Really, I like you so much. Would you… would you consider dating me?”

“…I don’t date people I don’t know. Thank you, but I’m sorry.”

He Yinhui turned and walked away, and Luo Tiancheng inexplicably felt relieved.

The scene suddenly shifted, now set on a university campus. He Yinhui, carrying a single-strap bag, was heading to the cafeteria for lunch when he spotted Xie Mingming at the entrance.

It was unclear when Xie Mingming had arrived, but it seemed like he had been waiting for a while.

“Hello, classmate. Do you remember me? I’m Xie Mingming. It’s getting cold, so I brought you a scarf.”

He Yinhui smiled helplessly, “You don’t even know my name, and you already like me? Keep the scarf for yourself, thank you, but I’m sorry.”

He turned and walked away, not looking back at Xie Mingming.

Luo Tiancheng suddenly remembered that when he confessed to He Yinhui in the Dreamscape, he had said the same thing…

Thinking about it now, he realized how shallow he had been, no wonder He Yinhui was upset.

After a few more scenes, each time Xie Mingming tried to give him gifts, but he refused.

Later, during an all-night gaming session at an internet cafe with his teammates, Xie Mingming waited for him the entire night. Although a night in the Dreamscape passes in an instant, it was clear that in reality, Xie Mingming had indeed waited for him all night.

He Yinhui looked at the person sleeping in the corner, sighed, woke him up, and said, “Alright, I agree to date you.”

Luo Tiancheng thought, “So he was moved by his ex-boyfriend and that’s why he got together with him…”

In the following scenes, Xie Mingming moved into his home.

Later, due to a competition, He Yinhui had to stay long-term at the training camp.

Not long after, during the training period, He Yinhui received a call from Xie Mingming: “I’m sorry, Ah Hui, I can’t bear not seeing you for so long. I can’t live like this. Let’s break up.”

When He Yinhui called back, Xie Mingming no longer answered.

He Yinhui quickly asked the Team Leader for leave: “I’m sorry, just half a day, only half a day, I’ll be back right away!”

The Team Leader looked at him helplessly and said, “…Fine, go quickly and come back soon, be safe.”

He Yinhui immediately drove to Lin University, only to see Xie Mingming passionately kissing another handsome and burly guy under the dormitory building.

…

Luo Tiancheng pressed the exit button.

He woke up at five in the morning, unable to sleep:

No wonder he was upset by my hasty confession…

The shallower the feelings, the less they can withstand trials.

Everyone else in the ward was still asleep, and Luo Tiancheng didn’t want to disturb them. He put on his clothes, grabbed his crutch, and with two phones in his pocket, moved to the rest hall outside to sit.

He didn’t have much to do, just sat there in a daze.

Thinking about how he had kissed others just to extend his life, Luo Tiancheng now had only one thought: I don’t deserve him!

He Yinhui is very loyal, so he couldn’t accept cheating, and that’s why he hasn’t dated anyone since the breakup.

He must have really loved Xie Mingming, to still not forget him after all these years.

Luo Tiancheng stared at the ceiling, his eyes sore.

“What are you doing here?”

A clear voice came.

Luo Tiancheng turned his head and saw Doctor Qin approaching.

“Why are you crying?”

Luo Tiancheng wiped his tears with his sleeve and said awkwardly, “It’s nothing, maybe I’m just hungry.”

“…Wait for me.”

Qin Yue turned back to the office and quickly brought a pack of biscuits, two sausages, and a bottle of water.

“This is all I have for now, make do with it.”

“…Thank you, actually I’m not that hungry…”

“Eat a bit. These biscuits are quite good, many of the nurses joke that eating them when you’re in a bad mood makes you feel better.”

Luo Tiancheng smiled, “Is that their excuse to ask you for biscuits?”

“Probably. But they do taste good, want to try one?” Qin Yue opened the package and handed him a piece, “Don’t worry, I washed my hands.”

Luo Tiancheng took it and nodded, “Thank you.”

After eating, Qin Yue suddenly said, “I’ve seen your medical records.”

“…Huh?” Luo Tiancheng was puzzled, “Didn’t you write my medical record?”

Qin Yue asked, “Didn’t you suffer from a rare disease a month ago? How come you’re cured now?”