Chapter 6: The First Dream Connection

Luo Tiancheng realized he had spoken too directly and quickly turned on his mic to explain, “Yes, just as Shuai Shuai said, it’s not easy to encounter a worthy opponent. I feel really lucky to have a one-on-one match with him, and I cherish this opportunity. Of course, the premise is that I don’t get taken out by him and his teammates…”

After saying this, the comments in the live stream calmed down a bit, and a small account even sent him a Rocket.

Luo Tiancheng quickly expressed his gratitude, “Thank you, ‘You Don’t Remember Me,’ I really appreciate the Rocket. Honestly, this is the first Rocket I’ve ever received in my life. Thank you so much!”

Although his tone didn’t change, Luo Tiancheng was deeply hurt by the words “just a friend”: It seems he doesn’t have any ambiguous feelings toward me.

Suppressing the sour emotions, Luo Tiancheng played two more matches before ending the stream.

He had heard before that unrequited love could be painful. He didn’t understand why.

But now, he understood.

Just the words “just a friend” had tied a knot in his heart.

“Then… the girls I rejected before must have felt the same way, right? I’m sorry… but if I don’t like someone, I just don’t. It wouldn’t be right to string them along like some guys do, would it?”

Luo Tiancheng washed his face to calm himself down.

“This is the first time I’ve liked someone, and I have no idea what to do. Even if He Yinhui rejects me, it’s normal. Just having the chance to play games with him is already good enough.”

He looked at himself in the mirror and muttered, “Besides, I might not even live that long…”

…

Meanwhile, Xiao Yibo put down his phone and continued reading the script.

His personal assistant, a bespectacled young man named Li Li, brought him a glass of freshly squeezed juice.

“Teacher Xiao, please have some juice. Lao Wei said that even though this is your first time acting in a TV series, it’s just a web drama, so there’s no need to be too nervous. Besides, your fans don’t have high expectations for your acting skills, so just relax.”

Xiao Yibo looked up at him and asked, “Was that Lao Wei’s exact words?”

“Yes.”

“…You’re young, so he’s using you as a tool. Words like that shouldn’t come from a manager’s mouth, so he’s using you to deliver them. If I were to get upset because of this, I’d only direct my anger at you.”

Li Li was stunned and immediately apologized, “Teacher Xiao, I’m so sorry!”

“No, don’t misunderstand, I’m not angry. I just feel uncomfortable that Lao Wei is taking advantage of you. I originally just wanted to focus on singing, but he insisted on getting me this acting gig. Remember, you’re just my personal assistant. If he wants to relay work-related matters in the future, tell him to come directly to me. Don’t let him bully young people. Don’t worry, I’ll talk to him about it.”

“…Thank you, Teacher Xiao.”

“By the way, help me look up someone. Their ‘Battlefield Heroes’ account is called ‘So Handsome It’s Beyond Help.’ Gather all the information you can find online about them.”

“Got it, I’ll get it done as soon as possible.”

After Li Li left, Xiao Yibo muttered softly, “Luo Tiancheng, what exactly do you mean?”

The filming would start tomorrow, so Xiao Yibo didn’t have time to log into the game. He could only occasionally check Luo Tiancheng’s live stream, where he heard Luo Tiancheng’s words.

…The daily tasks over the next few days were quite simple. Luo Tiancheng moved his few belongings to the newly rented apartment. He had paid three months’ rent in advance, and from then on, he had to rely on his earnings as a streamer.

Finally, after completing 10 days of daily tasks, he had saved up 1890 Game Coins and quickly purchased the Dream Connector, which cost 1888.

After clicking the purchase button, the item appeared in the app’s inventory.

Upon opening it, there were detailed instructions:

The Dream Connector requires the user to click “use” before sleeping and input the name of the person to be connected, along with uploading their photo. The connection will activate when both the user and the connected person are asleep. The user will enter the connected person’s dream, where they can move and speak freely but cannot alter the basic environment of the dream.

Tasks can be completed within the dream. If the user wishes to exit the dream voluntarily, they can use the app on their phone to click “exit.”

Note: Dream content varies from person to person. Some dreams are in black and white, some are in color, some have blurry environments, while others are clear. Users should not feel disoriented by these differences. If the user’s behavior is too unusual, it may wake the connected person.

Luo Tiancheng couldn’t wait to enter He Yinhui’s dream, hoping to kiss him again in the dream to complete two tasks.

Before sleeping, Luo Tiancheng set everything up, but due to his excitement, it took him a long time to fall asleep.

As soon as he fell asleep, he directly entered He Yinhui’s dream.

He Yinhui was training with the NTT team, playing a game on his computer while other teammates sat beside him.

Luo Tiancheng entered the room, and only He Yinhui noticed him. He stood up and asked, “Qingfeng? What are you doing here? Are you joining our team?”

Luo Tiancheng explained, “No, I just wanted to ask you a few questions. Finish this round first, no rush.”

He Yinhui took off his headphones, smiled, and said, “Let’s go to the meeting room. It’s empty there.”

“What about this game…”

“It’s fine, it’s just practice, not a match.”

In the meeting room, He Yinhui poured him a glass of water, sat down, and asked, “What did you want to talk about?”

Luo Tiancheng bit his lip and thought: It’s just a dream, so there’s nothing to fear. Even if he finds it strange, he’ll just think it was a weird dream when he wakes up.

So, Luo Tiancheng got straight to the point: “Do you like boys or girls?”

People in dreams are less guarded, so He Yinhui answered directly, “I like boys.”

Luo Tiancheng was overjoyed and smiled as he asked, “What kind of boys do you like?”

Seeing him smile like that, He Yinhui became more cautious: “Why are you asking?”

Luo Tiancheng thought: If I confess directly and he rejects me, I won’t have a chance to complete the task. Maybe I should finish the task first?

The task required him to sit on He Yinhui’s lap and kiss him. If things went south, he wouldn’t be able to sit on his lap.

So, Luo Tiancheng stood up, pointed behind him, and said, “Look behind you.”

He Yinhui turned to look out the window, and Luo Tiancheng directly straddled his lap.

He Yinhui immediately turned back and asked, “What are you…”

Before he could finish, his words were cut off by Luo Tiancheng’s lips.

Originally, Luo Tiancheng had planned to give a quick peck and leave, but since this was a dream, he became greedier. After touching He Yinhui’s lips, Luo Tiancheng wrapped his arms around his neck and stayed still, lingering on his lips.

He Yinhui was stunned for a long time, then slowly pushed him away: “What do you mean?”

Luo Tiancheng couldn’t discern his attitude from his expression, so he could only move away from his lap and say, “I’m sorry. What I mean is, I like you.”

He Yinhui said expressionlessly, “How long have we known each other? And you already like me?”

“…I…”

“I hate shallow people like you the most!”