The plot of "Quick Transmigration: The Charismatic One Always Collapses" is incomplete.

Yun Zhaoting and Lin Qingdeng were having a polite conversation.

Wen Yubai was thinking about the plot of the original text.

The mysterious Yue Wuhen's first encounter with Lin Qingdeng was when he was accidentally drugged, which led him to become close to Lin Qingdeng.

He, who had always disliked contact with people, developed feelings for the female lead.

What happened in the alley just now seems a bit like this plot?

He not only ruined the plot, but also beat him up like a thug.

"I have something to do, you guys go first."

Wen Yubai couldn't maintain his composure, nor did he have time to explain to Yun Zhaoting and Lin Qingdeng.

He turned abruptly and ran back into the alley.

Yun Zhaoting was startled by his sudden action. He frowned and looked at Wen Yubai's departing figure, puzzled.

But he still responded to Lin Qingdeng verbally for the time being.

Lin Qingdeng calmed down and started thinking about what to do next.

Wen Yubai rushed back into the alley as fast as he could.

The person he had defeated had vanished without a trace.

A person who had been drugged and injured by himself disappeared in the short time after he left.

By any measure, he doesn't seem like an ordinary person.

Wen Yubai took a deep breath, suppressing his chaotic thoughts.

He had no interest in visiting the Lantern Festival, so he returned to the inn.

Lin Qingdeng, using the excuse that he hadn't visited Uncle Yun in a long time, naturally joined the trip.

So, after leaving Lin Yuan City, what was originally a duo became a trio.

Wen Yubai didn't care, but he became increasingly silent along the way, as if he were shrouded in an invisible barrier.

He spent most of his time repeatedly replaying the collapsing plotline.

Why is that?

But after thinking it over and over, he couldn't find a second suspicious person besides himself.

This thought added a touch of melancholy to his expression.

Lin Qingdeng spent most of his time talking with Yun Zhaoting, either discussing business or chatting about the scenery, occasionally revealing just the right amount of admiration and appreciation.

Yun Zhaoting responded appropriately, striking a perfect balance, neither appearing cold nor overly enthusiastic, maintaining a distance that was both pleasant and comfortable.

However, out of the corner of his eye, he would always subtly keep an eye on Wen Yubai, who was half a step behind.

Wen Yubai only responded briefly when they needed to turn around or rest.

Lin Qingdeng sensed this polite distance, and felt a complex mix of emotions.

There was a sense of apology, awkwardness at being hurt by his attitude, and a faint feeling of loss.

She tried to refocus her attention on Yun Zhaoting, after all, he was her mission target.

But I found that I couldn't concentrate at all, and I couldn't help but pay attention to what that person was doing.

Their distracted conversation only made it more boring, and Wen Yubai couldn't help but glance at them a few more times.

They can still chat during such an awkward situation; no wonder they're the male and female leads.

When they set up camp at dusk, Yun Zhaoting got up to fetch water, leaving the two of them behind.

The firewood crackled and popped. Lin Qingdeng finally couldn't resist and moved closer, her voice tinged with trepidation.

"Manager Wen, are you blaming me?"

"Miss Lin, you flatter me."

When she heard Wen Yubai call her Miss Lin, Lin Qingdeng paused, her eyes seeming to redden slightly.

"Shopkeeper, you really are blaming me. I'm sorry for hiding my identity from you and causing you trouble."

Wen Yubai stopped poking at the fire, looked up at her, and couldn't help but soften when he saw her like this.

He sighed, his tone softening.

"It's normal to hold back when you're traveling, I don't blame you."

He was just annoyed by the plot, wondering why it always seemed to fall apart for no reason.

"real?"

Her eyes brightened slightly. "Then can you call me Qingdeng?"

Seeing that Wen Yubai did not immediately refuse, he quietly looked at the fire.

Lin Qingdeng tried to recount some interesting anecdotes from the journey, speaking vividly and with lively expressions.

Wen Yubai initially just listened, but gradually, when he heard something interesting, he seemed to be infected by her laughter and couldn't help but laugh too.

Seeing him smile, Lin Qingdeng felt relieved.

She knew how to play the victim, and it worked on Manager Wen.

The firelight illuminated her beautiful profile, but her eyes reflected Wen Yubai's image.

"If he were the male lead, how wonderful that would be," Lin Qingdeng thought to herself.

Yun Zhaoting returned carrying a water bag and saw this scene.

That familiar emotion surged into his chest once more.

He was a little afraid to face it, so he forcibly suppressed it.

By the time the three arrived at the next town, it was already completely dark.

The innkeeper rubbed his hands together and smiled apologetically: "I'm really sorry, gentlemen, there's only one superior room left, and one regular room as well."

Previously, Yun Zhaoting had arranged everything, but this time he acted somewhat strangely.

He was much quieter on the way here, as if he had something on his mind.

Wen Yubai, who was standing at the front, said without hesitation, "Qingdeng, please stay in the superior room. Zhaoting and I will just squeeze into the ordinary guest room."

Noticing his way of addressing Lin Qingdeng, Yun Zhaoting's eyes darkened.

When Wen Yubai looked over, he returned to normal and nodded in response.

The standard guest rooms are indeed not very big.

A not-so-wide wooden bed, a cabinet, a table, and two benches almost filled the space.

The waiter brought in hot water and then left.

Only the two of them remained in the room.

Yun Zhaoting took off his outer robe, hung it in the cabinet, walked to the bedside to take a look, and then turned around to move a bench.

It seems they want to put the stools together.

"What are you doing?" Wen Yubai asked when he saw this, as he was wringing out a towel to wipe his face.

Yun Zhaoting spoke calmly, his hands continuing their work.

"I'll sleep here tonight, Manager Wen, please get some rest."

Wen Yubai was taken aback for a moment, then said, "How can this be? The stool is so hard and narrow, and we have to travel tomorrow."

Yun Zhaoting said in a muffled voice, "It's nothing."

Wen Yubai put down the towel, walked over, and pulled out the bench that he had just set out.

"Stop fussing over it. This bed is more than enough for the two of us. When you're traveling, you don't need to be so particular about these things."

He genuinely felt it was unnecessary.

Yun Zhaoting took good care of him throughout the journey. He was of upright character and had a gentle and honest nature, making him very comfortable to be around.

What's wrong with two grown men sharing a bed?

Yun Zhaoting wouldn't have any particular feelings for him.

Yun Zhaoting was speechless for a moment, the lights were not very bright.

Wen Yubai couldn't see the specific expression on his face, but he felt that he seemed to stiffen for a moment.

"Zhaoting?"

"it is good."

Yun Zhaoting finally responded, his voice lower than usual.

After washing up, the two lay down side by side.

Wen Yubai was in a state of confusion. After walking all day, he relaxed and soon felt his eyelids getting heavy, and gradually drifted off to sleep.

Yun Zhaoting also closed his eyes, but he was wide awake.

The bed was hardly spacious; two adult men lay down with their shoulders almost touching.

too close.

So close that you can clearly feel the warmth of the other person's body.

So close that he could touch it with the slightest movement.

This realization made Yun Zhaoting stiffen all over, yet his blood seemed to be flowing faster.

The room was quiet, with only the sound of each other breathing and the faint sound of the wind coming from outside the window.

"Yu Bai?"

Yun Zhaoting called out very softly, his voice so low and hoarse it almost dissipated.

There was no response from beside me, only steady, long breathing.

He turned his head and, in the dim light, looked at Wen Yubai at that moment.

Her dark hair was scattered on the pillow, clinging to her fair neck. She looked soft and unguarded, lacking the aloofness she had when she was awake.

As if possessed, Yun Zhaoting raised his hand and reached out towards the face that was so close to his.

Just as they were about to touch, Wen Yubai unconsciously moved his head and frowned.

Yun Zhaoting recoiled as if burned, abruptly pulling his hand back.

The movements were so fast they were almost chaotic.

He quickly turned his head back and tightly closed his eyes again.

After the beautiful thoughts came a deep sense of shame.

How could he?

Wen Yubai trusted him implicitly, even sleeping in the same bed with him, but he...