I really don't want to date a girl addicted to the internet!

……

the other side.

Cheng Fei returned to his rented apartment and tried everything he could to get information out of Shen Xi on WeChat, but he still couldn't get any clues about her plans.

As night deepened, following Shen Xi's orders, all members of the Corridor Research Department went online.

……

The first floor of the corridor is a sky garden.

The area around the large portal was still bustling with activity.

Players dressed in all sorts of equipment flocked to the game. After the third-level portal was discovered, players' enthusiasm for the challenge soared, and the game's popularity also rose. Many players who had been AFK logged back into the game.

Cheng Fei and Shen Xi arrived side by side in front of the gate of a magnificent church-like building.

"This is it." The silver-haired, aloof girl confirmed on the game interface, then looked up and surveyed the scene with a blank expression.

"Teacher Shen, I don't think it's necessary to attend any combat meeting. They're just a bunch of rabble, it's like children playing house, a waste of time," the boy next to him said with a disdainful look.

As soon as she logged on, Shen Xi said that Tang Yu had sent her an invitation to attend a joint combat meeting convened by several major guilds. The topic, of course, was to discuss how to conquer the third-level teleportation portal.

“They may be a motley crew, but our group is small and has limited resources. Of course we should take a look at this good opportunity to gather intelligence. Besides, Deep Blue Guild is also in there, so it must be valuable. It’s too arbitrary to say this is child’s play.” Shen Xi glanced at Cheng Fei, unmoved.

"Teacher Shen, aren't you nervous? You'll have to talk to a bunch of players you don't know. Aren't you quite socially awkward?" The boy asked with feigned curiosity.

Shen Xi frowned slightly. "I was just about to ask, Cheng Feiyu used to love showing off his connections in the game and always asking for help with everything. He shouldn't be so eager to attend this kind of meeting, like a rat returning to its sewer home after wandering outside. Why is he so reluctant this time?"

"Not at all, I don't really like joining in the fun that much." The boy looked away. "Besides, after spending so much time with Teacher Shen, I actually quite like the feeling of us being a small group doing things on our own. My mindset isn't the same as before. Maybe this is what they call a 'gentle haven.' Now I just want to spend more time alone with Teacher Shen."

"Um, although I don't want to interrupt your conversation, if we keep standing like this, the meeting might start already?" A familiar, soft voice sounded behind them.

Nagasaki Asuna blinked casually, her hands behind her back.

The rest of the Corridor Research Department followed behind, also watching the two.

Because the small group consisted almost entirely of female gamers with striking appearances, they attracted a constant stream of curious glances from those around them.

Shen Xi took a deep breath, her face turning displeased, and kicked Cheng Fei, "Trash, hurry up and go inside."

The boy remained unmoved, speaking with a straight face, "Teacher Shen, normally a small guild like ours isn't qualified to attend these large guild meetings. Tang Yu invited you, the senior specialist of the foundation, so why don't you attend as the guild leader, and I'll wait for you outside with everyone else?"

The aloof girl stared at him, her gaze hardening, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. "Say it again?"

"I was wrong." The boy lowered his head for a second, then looked back. "Nana, could you please have everyone chat outside? I'll accompany the president to the meeting as the vice president."

“Understood, then you two take your time?” Nagasaki Asuna nodded obediently.

So, with the rest of the Corridor Research Department watching, Cheng Fei and Shen Xi walked side by side into the church doors.

In the solemn hall, a group of well-equipped players gathered. The meeting had not yet officially started, and people were scattered around the long table used for the meeting.

Someone was holding a check-in sheet, specifically to greet players who were entering.

"May I ask who you are?"

"Corridor Research Department"

"Okay, please come in."

Cheng Fei suddenly opened the game interface, took out a cloak from the warehouse, put it on, and carefully covered his face with the hood.

Shen Xi watched his actions, her brows furrowing in confusion. "What is Cheng Feiyu doing, acting so suspiciously over there?"

The boy met her gaze and casually pointed to a spot at the end of the long table. "Teacher Shen, please sit down. Small guilds like ours can just sit at the back where no one will notice and listen in. I'll stand next to you."

918. Nagasaki Asuna's Abilities Unfold

Shen Xi stared at Cheng Fei for a few seconds, but in the end, she didn't say anything. She sat down as the boy instructed, her face expressionless and her eyes lowered, exuding a cold aura that made people stay away.

So whenever a group of players from a large guild passed by the aloof girl sitting there, casting curious glances, the cloaked boy standing behind her would subtly lean towards the wall, hiding his face in the shadow of his hood.

……

the other side.

The rest of the Corridor Research Department found benches nearby and sat down to wait.

Nagasaki Asuna and Ye Shuang sat side by side.

Even during the game, the obedient girl maintained a well-behaved sitting posture with her feet together, staring down at her legs and gently biting her lip.

The sweet girl next to her stood with her knees together and her upper body leaning forward, peering into Ye Shuang's field of vision. Her clear and bright eyes reflected Ye Shuang's absent-minded expression.

"What is Shuangshuang thinking about?" Nagasaki Asuna tilted her head, revealing her signature gentle and healing smile.

Ye Shuang looked up and met her gaze, her eyes darting around for a moment before she shook her head. "It's nothing."

The sweet-looking girl's eyes flickered, and she hesitated for a moment before asking, "Did you see Lin today?"

Ye Shuang was stunned for a moment, then sighed softly with a sense of helplessness, "Nana, how come you can guess everything?"

"Because I'm a fox spirit, hehehe~" Nagasaki Asuna laughed with no small amount of pride.

Looking at her happy expression, Ye Shuang had a complicated look in her eyes. "I wish I could be like you."

"Like me?" The sweet girl blinked. "Isn't it simple? Just go find Cheng Fei later, and then take off..."

The obedient goddess's expression changed, and she glared at her, "Nana, that's not what I meant!"

"What did that mean?"

"I just thought you had a good attitude. This afternoon... Miss scolded me." Ye Shuang lowered her head, her expression somber.

"What did you say?" Nagasaki Asuna asked, looking at her.

"They called me shameless and stupid." The obedient girl's voice was very soft.

"That's it?" The sweet girl looked relaxed.

"Nana, I know you don't care, but Miss has never scolded me like this before." Ye Shuang pressed her hand to her chest and slowly exerted force.

Asuna Nagasaki gently stroked her head. "So Shuangshuang is sad? Shuangshuang is too thin-skinned. Actually, you can scold her too."

"I insulted the young lady?" The obedient girl was stunned.

“You can curse her in your heart, that will make you feel better.” Nagasaki Asuna clenched her fist and stared at a certain spot with a serious expression. “For example, every time Shen Xi orders me around, I will secretly curse her in my heart and swear that I will cheat on Cheng Fei next time I go on a date with her.”

"You?" Ye Shuang hesitated, then lowered her head and twisted her hands together. "I can't bring myself to curse. It's my fault for apologizing to Miss."

“Our Shuangshuang is too honest. Lin was quite unreasonable back then, and compared to you, she is… well, what’s that saying again? It’s like the pot calling the kettle black.” Nagasaki Asuna thought for a moment.

"So you also think I'm shameless?" The obedient girl was stunned, trembled, and something welled up in her eyes.

"I just... Anyway, that's not what I meant, Shuangshuang, don't cry!" The sweet girl was a little flustered, then simply hugged Ye Shuang tightly.

"Nana, stop!" The obedient girl's face was pressed into her arms, and she felt a presence that was beyond her own, and her eyes widened suddenly.

A pop-up message appears between the two players indicating that the game content is inappropriate.

After some effort, Nagasaki Asuna managed to calm Ye Shuang down and end the conversation about Lin Xuanqi.

"By the way, Shuangshuang, did you study the demonstration carefully last time? How about Shuangshuang and I do it together next time?" The sweet girl leaned close to the well-behaved girl's ear, a mischievous smile curving her lips.

"Nana, what nonsense are you talking about all of a sudden!" Ye Shuang's heart skipped a beat, her ears burned, and she couldn't take it anymore.

"Shuangshuang is already like this, so don't be shy anymore?"

"Nana, don't come any closer!"

While the two beautiful young women were playing and frolicking together, Miriam had already cried all her tears on the opposite bench.

As expected, Miss Nagasaki and Miss Yeshuang are now beyond her reach. She should give up her fantasies. But she really wants to cry; her youth has ended just like that, and she feels like she'll never love again in this life…

Beside her, Zhou Han was patting Kato Ai's head with a smile, "Little Ai, we have a lot of training activities, you'll see next time."

The young girl nodded, seemingly understanding but also a little timid. "Can I participate too...?"

“Of course, Ms. Kato, actually everyone goes to my seaside villa for a stay every now and then. There’s not only sunshine and sand there, but also my superyacht!” Miriam joined the conversation excitedly, opening her arms and revealing starry eyes.

"A super...yacht?" Kato Ai shrank her neck and subconsciously moved closer to Zhou Han to get away from her.

As the members of the Corridor Research Department were having their own conversations, the church doors not far away were suddenly kicked open.

The cloaked boy dragged the silver-haired girl out as if fleeing, shouting, "Teacher Shen! Teleport! Teleport quickly!"

"Trash! So what good deeds did you do in the past that everyone hates you like this?!" The girl was furious.

"No time to explain, just teleport!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the two of them ran and disappeared from the spot while swiping their hands.

Following closely behind, well-equipped players from large guilds chased after them, causing ordinary players passing by to give way.

"I'm sure I'm not mistaken, it's him!"

"Tsk! They actually ran away?"

"If this happened in the wild, he'd be in deep trouble!"

He clenched his fists, looking extremely annoyed, as if the other party had done something heinous.

Seeing this, Ye Shuang looked bewildered. "What's going on?"

"I don't know, but we'd better go first." Nagasaki Asuna glanced at the screen and calmly opened the game interface.

……

after a while.

The third level of the corridor, deep underground.

A mixed team composed of multiple guilds moved forward slowly, with the Corridor Research Department following behind.

According to the results of the operational meeting, they were to carry out today's operational plan.

"Actually, it's what I talked about last time. At the last moment when we were conquering the second level of the large teleportation portal, I took advantage of their mutual exhaustion to kill the BOSS, so some petty people have been holding a grudge ever since." Cheng Fei said dejectedly.

"No wonder they hide their heads and tails; they really are a disgraceful aquatic mammal." Shen Xi said with disdain.

"Hey, won't they come looking for revenge?" Nagasaki Asuna asked curiously from the other side.

"Probably not, after all, it's been over a year." The boy sighed.

The previous meeting had gone smoothly; the large guilds were discussing cooperation matters, and he and Shen Xi were just there to listen in. However, when the meeting was about to end, someone recognized him. Fortunately, PvP was not allowed in the main city area, so the two of them escaped unharmed.

"Were there no Deep Blue people back then?" Shen Xi frowned slightly as she looked at the mixed team ahead.

This team was mainly composed of Foundation personnel, plus several small guilds similar to the Corridor Research Department; the players who had been chasing the two were not present.

"Back then... they were probably all dead." Cheng Fei rubbed his chin and shook his head, looking ahead as well. "Speaking of which, I didn't expect that the Scythe Girl was also from Deep Blue."

A gloomy girl named Elise appeared at the front of the group, wielding her signature giant scythe, with Tang Yu nearby.

The members who appear at the foundation's online events are different each time, so they are only now realizing this.

"Such a good opportunity, shouldn't Cheng Feiyu go and get to know him?" Shen Xi sneered.

"Teacher Shen, you're so sweet." The boy suddenly looked her up and down.

"What nonsense are you spouting all of a sudden?" The girl instinctively covered her chest with her hands, shivering.

"You smell like tiramisu from head to toe," the boy said seriously.

The girl paused for a moment, then kicked him with annoyance, "Shut up."

"It was just a casual remark; nobody here cares what you're like." With that, she simply turned her face away and ignored him.

"Shen Xi is no longer hiding her possessiveness towards Cheng Fei at all," Nagasaki Asuna sighed softly.

"I think so too. I even feel like she's a bit of a yandere now, which I never noticed before," the boy said, covering his mouth in agreement.

The aloof girl turned around and stared at the two of them, a chilling aura emanating from her.

"Teacher Shen, you were wrong." The boy shut his mouth in a second.

"Wrong." Nagasaki Asuna also zipped up her mouth.

Shen Xi narrowed her eyes with disgust.

"But then again, the origin of her pocket watch, the goddess of time and space, is even more intriguing," the boy muttered, staring at the figure wielding a giant scythe.