It's just The Sims, how did it become my ideal love story?

Chapter 169 Goodnight (Second Update!)

"Is this really okay? I haven't even changed my clothes."

"This one has a great feel to it."

"How do you feel? There's something strange about the way you talk."

"Is that strange? Don't overthink it. People who are immersed in art can sometimes seem a bit odd."

"What kind of art is this! But isn't this supposed to be a video? Why are there only photos?"

"This might be more effective for you. Okay, lower your waist a little and stick your butt out a little."

"What are you saying? I don't film anything that touches the line!"

"What the hell are you going to wipe? How are you supposed to wipe anything dressed like that? Wipe the windows?"

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It took quite a while to figure it out.

Gu Huai looked at the photos he had just taken from various angles. They were not bad, but not enough.

It's not that there isn't enough, but rather that we need the support of other things.

"Is that all right?"

Lu Yuqing curiously came closer and saw Gu Huai editing photos.

"Of course not, wait a moment."

"Oh."

Lu Yuqing obediently watched Gu Huai start editing the photos.

This process was, of course, boring, since Gu Huai seemed very focused and didn't say much, leaving Lu Yuqing to wait the whole time.

Originally, I was just playing along with this boy because I thought it would be fun, and I didn't have any high expectations. After all, I've been in this predicament for so long, and it's unrealistic to expect a high school student to help me solve it.

But gradually, it became apparent that the boy was quite serious, as if he genuinely believed that this would help him.

It felt strangely childish to the point of being funny, but that feeling quickly changed.

Outside, the wind was blowing, and the sound of leaves rubbing and colliding echoed on the street. In the deserted convenience store, it was only occasionally that someone who didn't go home late at night would come in to buy something.

He remained in that pose the whole time, like a statue.

For some reason, Lu Yuqing began to seriously observe the boy.

She's not the type to be strikingly beautiful at first glance, but upon closer inspection, her eyebrows, eyes, lips, and nose are actually quite lovely. Together, they create a remarkably gentle and delicate appearance.

Moreover, the fact that a high school student who would run away from home late at night, smoke and drink, and seemed somewhat rebellious was now so calm and serious about his own affairs stirred a strange feeling in her heart.

Like the fallen leaves carried by the wind through the streets, or plastic bags that dance wildly in mid-air before falling to the ground.

No wonder people always say that serious men are the most charming. This little brat is so precocious; I really want to pat his head.

How come your skin is so smooth? Not a single pimple. Is your face very soft?
And the lips.

Why does she look like she's smiling while editing the photo? Well, with her beauty, would anyone frown?
But the shape of these lips is really nice, they look like the kind that's easy to kiss, right?

"Phew, that's about it. Hmm? Why are you staring at me?"

Suddenly, Gu Huai looked up and saw Lu Yuqing staring at him with a strange look.

Lu Yuqing came to her senses; she had no idea what she had been thinking, her mind a complete mess.

I was suddenly a little flustered, but thankfully, because I had drunk two bottles of strong liquor, the color of my cheeks was not easily misunderstood; it would probably just be a natural flush from drinking.

"Uh, I was just checking out your photo editing skills."

"Look at it."

Gu Huai didn't think too much about it and handed her the phone.

Lu Yuqing really didn't have much hope, and only took the phone to look at it to cover up her embarrassment.

But the moment she saw the photo, her expression was as if she had been startled.

"How did this happen? It looks completely different from my usual selfies!"

Even though I'm just wearing a convenience store employee uniform, an outfit that wouldn't evoke any particular image, these angles, combined with special filters, make me appear magical in the photos.

It inevitably evokes the image of a pretty female employee in a convenience store late at night, perhaps harboring some secret thoughts.

It's as if you can imagine yourself as a late-night customer at this convenience store, encountering this special female employee and having a wonderful meeting.

That seems a bit of an exaggeration.

But it definitely feels completely different from doing it myself.

Gu Huai picked up the phone again and said, "Don't post it yet. Let me think about what kind of caption to add."

"Copywriting?"

"Yes, that's the essence of it all. Simple and effective copywriting can instantly immerse people in the emotions you've set in mind, making it easier for them to accept the atmosphere you want to convey in your photos. And it's just photos, not videos, and it doesn't go for anything suggestive. It focuses on showcasing your charm and creating a certain atmosphere. Following this approach probably won't affect your future career as an actor."

"Is that so?"

Lu Yuqing seemed completely taken aback.

Everyone forgot that the eloquent young man in front of them was actually just a high school student. But why did he possess such uncanny persuasiveness? It was as if what he said was highly likely to come true.

Lu Yuqing didn't know whether this could be considered a situation where someone, in desperation, would resort to any treatment and blindly trust others.

Gu Huai had no idea when his passive persuasion skills would come into play, and he hadn't even thought about it yet.

He was simply focused on what kind of captions he should write for these nine photos.

"How about this."

Lu Yuqing looked over and watched the boy type, word by word.

All items in the convenience store expire, and I refuse to sell them unless it's to my liking.

"Hiss, isn't it a bit greasy?"

Lu Yuqing asked doubtfully.

Gu Huai shook his head. "It doesn't matter if it's oily or not. The main thing is whether it matches the atmosphere of your nine photos. Doesn't this give you the feeling of accidentally walking into a convenience store late at night, thinking you can have a beautiful encounter with the pretty clerk, only to be rejected?

"This works? Will making people look dejected generate traffic?"

Gu Huai manipulated the system, adding several currently trending tags and topics. He added anything that could barely be considered relevant, aiming to maximize exposure.

"Why not? Disappointment is an emotion, regret is an emotion, and so is happiness. As long as there are emotions, people will empathize, and where there is empathy, there will be traffic."

Xu Wenxi had personally told him this, though it was just something mentioned casually in conversation. He hadn't taken it seriously at the time, since he didn't think he could film this kind of thing anyway, and he never expected it to come in handy now.

Return the phone to Lu Yuqing.

The other person still looked at him with some unease. "Something feels off. He's different from everyone else I've seen. What do you think?"

What was I thinking? I stole it.

Gu Huai said in a pretentious tone, "Whether it's strange or not, we'll know in a few days when we see the results. Whether it succeeds or not won't have much impact on your ideals, so you can rest assured about that."

Lu Yuqing held her phone, looking at the boy who inexplicably gave her a sense of peace.

"Looks like I underestimated you before. You even know this. Do you often use this trick to fool girls?"

"Do you think I could lie to you?"

"Of course not, I'm not an ordinary girl."

"That's it. If you can't fool me, who can I fool?"

"That's true. But wait, what do you mean?"

"Hahahahaha."

Gu Huai laughed, but Lu Yuqing wasn't like Cai Yan, who would act on a whim; her threat was more evident in her facial expressions.

"Alright, it's getting late. I need to go home."

"Are you still going home?"

"Otherwise, I'll just wander around every day."

Looking at Gu Huai, who stood up, stretched, and seemed completely unaffected by the alcohol.

Lu Yuqing seemed to only realize now how tall he was. It was a bit of a pity; once he left, she would be plunged into a long period of boredom until other employees came to take over.

However, I can't keep the other person for such a reason. It's as if I'm in a rare period of freedom, but this kind of free life also means losing something else.

She waved with a smile, "I'll thank you properly once this is done. Go home and get some rest, bye-bye."

"OK Bye Bye."

Gu Huai didn't think too much about it as he left the convenience store. Helping Lu Yuqing wasn't just a simple act of kindness, or a sudden surge of heroism leading him to think about saving others. At least he had other considerations, such as wanting to test whether he could truly change someone else's fate.

How much impact will the things you do in the simulation have on the future?

However, the simulation didn't seem to be over yet, so Gu Huai had to go home, where his parents' familiar scolding came, blaming him for coming home so late and warning him not to go out at night anymore.

Faced with these all-too-familiar reprimands, Gu Huai simply returned to his room, closed the door, and lay down on the bed, a place he hadn't felt in a long time.

My room is still the same as I remember it, with a collection of books, some of which I've read, and some I haven't even touched yet.

The few toys they had were already stained with the colors of time, like antiques that had been artificially aged.

The desk that had been used for countless assignments on many nights sat quietly under the windowsill. Even though the edges were worn and the paint was severely chipped, it would not be replaced for a long time to come.

Lying in this little house, I used to fantasize every night about the tremendous changes that would happen to my future life, the wonderful things that would come, and how amazing I would become.

The shattering of dreams doesn't really feel real; it's just a feeling of deep regret and helplessness that comes when you think about your current situation in the middle of the night.

But now, Gu Huai no longer feels those regrets and helplessness; a major life change has befallen him. Now, every day is a new day, and every day may bring new changes.

From this perspective, is one's youth only just beginning?

I've been thinking too much. Letting my emotions run wild late at night is definitely not a good habit. I should go to sleep early and wait for the simulation to end.

good night.

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(End of this chapter)