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

Chapter 170 Cute Puppy (Third Update, Please Vote!)

Surprisingly, Gu Huai didn't suffer from insomnia; in fact, he slept very soundly. However, the simulation ended abruptly, and Gu Huai was even somewhat surprised when he woke up in the morning.

It took me a while to realize that I was still in a simulation, because this wasn't my own rented apartment, but a small room in Jicheng.

"Damn, did I take a nap in the simulation?"

Gu Huai wasn't worried about anything else, but rather, how long would it take for him in reality to survive like this? Would it be just one night? Or was it already dawn over there?
However, we cannot force ourselves to quit, so we can only continue according to the plan.

Since it was Sunday in the simulation, and his parents were off work, Gu Huai simply stayed in his room all morning, lying in bed playing on his phone.

The state was like a day off in real life when I had nothing to do. There were no dates, no exciting entertainment activities, and I just numbly played on my phone. When my shoulders got sore, I would turn over and continue playing.

When I get hungry, I get up to find something to eat. If I feel a little dizzy, I lie down and take a nap.

At this moment, she was texting Lu Yuqing. The two had exchanged contact information after bumping into each other on the bus the night before.

Yuqing: [Holy crap! I checked the data when I woke up, and I'm horrified! It's already surpassed a thousand likes! This is the most-viewed post I've ever made!]

I glanced at the other person's screenshot and saw that it had indeed exceeded a thousand views. I then went into Douyin to watch the other person's video, mainly to check the comments.

The tone of the comments was roughly what Gu Huai had expected:

What a magnificent face!

Don't you all think this photo has a great atmosphere? It's so unique!

[Hey, it feels a bit like they're imitating that...]

[What are you imitating? His name is on the filter? Besides, these are nine photos, not a video; you can't confuse them, right?]

[I actually think her face is more sophisticated than her overall vibe. She's so beautiful! I didn't see this style in her previous videos; they looked so stiff and unnatural. Has she found the secret to viral success?]

[I'd call myself the first person to photograph a convenience store uniform! We also have our own "2 Broke Girls," though only half of them.]

After reading through most of the comments, Gu Huai realized there was still considerable room for growth. He replied to the commenter: "You can change your homepage now."

Yuqing: [Homepage? You mean the profile section?]

Gu Huai: [Okay, I'll just give you a general idea. Revise it to this: My name is Yu Qing, and my dream is to become an actress. Just keep it around that theme, and don't make it too long.]

Yu Qing: [Okay, why do I get the feeling that you're the mastermind behind everything?]

Gu Huai: [Can't you speak properly? That's the mastermind behind the scenes, what do you mean by "mastermind"? I didn't ask you to commit fraud!]

Yu Qing: [Hehe, but thank you so much for your help! If I succeed in the future, I will definitely never forget your help!]

Gu Huai: [I've noticed you're not only optimistic, but also have a penchant for daydreaming. This is just the first step; at most, it's helping you earn some travel expenses. Once the account starts to take off, be cautious about accepting commercial orders and advertisements. You can earn money, but don't earn too much, and don't take any risks. Of course, if you later change your mind and find being an internet celebrity too lucrative and don't want to be a big star anymore, then we can talk about it again.]

Yuqing: [Don't worry, my mind isn't so easily changed. Even if I could make money, I wouldn't make too much in this line of work. I understand that many things can't be had at the same time.]

Gu Huai: [It's good that you understand.]

Yu Qing: [You're talking like a grown-up, acting like you're the older sister!]

Gu Huai: [Sister? Are you alright?]

Yuqing: [My sister is alright.]

Gu Huai: [Screw you!]

Yuqing: [Are we going already? Sister hasn't even used her full strength yet.]

Gu Huai: [Once you become a big star, I'll use this chat log to blackmail you.]

Yu Qing: [?]

While scrolling through videos and occasionally chatting with Lu Yuqing, Gu Huai got out of bed and went out to eat when his mother knocked on the door at lunchtime.

At the dinner table, that familiar oppressive atmosphere swept over him, but Gu Huai ate his meal with complete composure.

It's funny to think back to how I used to feel at the dinner table like a criminal awaiting trial. I hadn't done anything wrong, so I didn't need to feel sorry or guilty towards anyone.

Gu Jiang was clearly unhappy with the atmosphere, and he frowned.

"Weren't you supposed to go to Teacher Wang's class? Why did you go to the experimental class?"

Gu Huai didn't even look up, and said casually, "If you want to go to Teacher Wang's class, you can sign up. I don't want to go."

"How can you talk like that? I just wanted someone to keep an eye on you at school," Gu Jiang said, displeased.

Gu Huai, eating meat in large bites, mumbled a reply, "School is a place for learning, not a place for reform through labor. Why do you keep asking someone to supervise me? Do you think all students will become bad people if they are left unsupervised?"

"You've even started talking back to me, how can you possibly be a good person?!"

His eyebrows and eyes were almost vertical, and he usually liked to use this expression to scare Gu Huai and establish his authority, thinking that it had really become an invincible weapon. But in Gu Huai's eyes, this expression now only looked funny.

"What you said makes sense, of course I won't argue with you."

"So it's my fault after all?!"

"If you never make a mistake, you'd be a saint. Is it so hard to admit that you're not always right?"

"Gu Huai! I'm your father!"

When he couldn't win an argument, he resorted to these nonsensical words to try and suppress himself. Gu Huai didn't know what use these words were other than proving the father-son relationship. In the past, he might have been fooled, but now Gu Huai could only raise his head and blink at Gu Jiang, who seemed to be furious.

"I know, so what?"

"I'm your father. I've been eating for many more years than you."

"You must have a big appetite." "What I mean is, I've been there, I have so much more experience than you. Would listening to me harm you?"

“I don’t know where you’re from, but,” Gu Huai looked around, “it seems you’re not doing too well either. If your experience is only enough for me to survive like this, I think I might as well do it myself.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Jiang couldn't help but throw his chopsticks onto the table. Just as they were about to bounce onto Gu Huai's face, Gu Huai easily reached out, caught the chopsticks accurately, and then gently placed them back on the table.

Gu Jiang was stunned for a moment, then his eye twitched as he said, "A son doesn't despise his mother for being ugly, a dog doesn't despise his home for being poor, but you're actually complaining?!"

Gu Huai shook his head. "I didn't mean to look down on you. I'm just curious, you clearly understand this principle, so why do you always look down on me, your son?"

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Gu Jiang opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

Gu Huai wasn't in the mood to appreciate the other person's awkward expression. He finished eating and put down his chopsticks.

Then he smiled and looked at his father, whose face was gloomy and who didn't know what to say.

"If you have a child hoping that this child can fulfill your unfulfilled dreams, that he can carry on all your wishes, and even help you change your social class and become a superior person, I actually suggest that you don't place such wishes on me. While you still have the energy, why not have a second child? I've finished eating, I'm leaving now."

His mother, who ignored his father's beatings and scoldings, would only speak up at this time. She looked at Gu Jiang with concern, then at Gu Huai.

"What are you doing out at this time?"

"Didn't you tell me to study hard? I'll go to school early to study. Enjoy your meal, you two."

Gu Huai easily picked up his schoolbag and school uniform jacket and walked out of the house.

The weather is great today; the sun is shining, and the air is cool but fresh.

So this is what it feels like to no longer let other people's words drain you?

Of course, Gu Huai's early departure wasn't just because he didn't want to continue his insincere relationship with his parents, nor was it for the purpose of going to school.

Just kidding. Arriving at school even a minute early makes you feel like you're sitting in prison for a minute—a waste of life and an extremely shameful act. That's a slight exaggeration, but Gu Huai still remembered a promise he made to a certain girl and needed to get there now.

It was also because of Lin Jiang that Gu Huai learned that Jicheng had an art palace. Of course, it wasn't a palace, but the street was full of various art-related interest classes.

Then, in a place resembling a sports center, there was a small concert hall. The exterior looked relatively new, probably built in recent years.

Gu Huai didn't have to wait long. About two minutes after Lin Jiang sent the message, he met Lin Jiang and her mother Jiang Dan outside the concert hall.

Perhaps because Lin Jiang's math test score had improved significantly last time, Jiang Dan's smile seemed more genuine this time when she saw Gu Huai.

However, she was still a little puzzled. Why did he come to watch Lin Jiang's match? If there were any signs of trouble, she hoped to nip it in the bud, but it was not appropriate to show it now.

"You've really worked hard, Gu Huai, tutoring Jiang Jiang and even coming to watch her competition."

Lin Jiang stood obediently to the side. Because her mother was there, she didn't seem to dare to greet her. But standing a little behind her mother, she peeked out and secretly watched Gu Huai with her bright eyes and a shy smile. She looked really cute.

"It's nothing, it's Sunday anyway, I had nothing better to do, so I came to enjoy it."

Gu Huai could tell that Jiang Dan's eyes held some other meaning, but since she wasn't in a hurry to speak, he didn't need to explain anything either. It was like two foxes meeting, each with their own ulterior motives.

"Haha, what's with all the admiration? I just hope she can perform normally and that there won't be any problems."

At this point, Jiang Dan glanced at Lin Jiang with some concern. The moment Lin Jiang saw that familiar look in her mother's eyes—a look filled with expectation mixed with worry—she immediately felt immense pressure. She lowered her head slightly, unable to meet her gaze, unable to reciprocate that expectation.

It could even be described as a form of escapism.

Seeing this, Gu Huai thought for a moment and said softly.

"I don't really care. I don't really understand these arts anyway. I thought it sounded good when Xiao Jiang played Pigsy Marrying His Bride on stage."

"Pfft."

Lin Jiang couldn't help but laugh out loud, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Jiang Dan was taken aback. What did he mean by that? Was it a veiled expression of affection? How dare he do that in front of a mother? She felt something was off, but since it was a crucial moment for her daughter's competition, she couldn't ask directly and could only hold back for the time being.

"I wish the judges thought the same way," Jiang Dan said, then took the lead and walked forward.

Gu Huai and Lin Jiang lagged a little behind.

Lin Jiang wanted to say something, but was afraid that her mother would misunderstand, so she could only look up at Gu Huai.

I don't know how to express it, but as long as this boy is around, I feel more at ease and less nervous than before.

Looking into Lin Jiang's bright eyes, Gu Huai couldn't help but secretly admire his own adorable expression. He didn't say anything encouraging at this moment.

He simply reached out and gently patted Jiang Dan's head from an angle that Jiang Dan wasn't paying attention to.

"!!!"

Lin Jiang's wide eyes expressed her shock.

She glanced furtively at her mother's back, who seemed to have no intention of turning around.

so.
She couldn't help but rub her head against Gu Huai's palm.

It's so cute.

Gu Huai withdrew his hand, and Jiang Dan did not notice anything amiss.

Feeling the lingering warmth in his palm, Gu Huai thought, how could a girl be as cute as a puppy?

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(End of this chapter)