Chapter 19
Yu Xunge said that a few mornings ago, while waiting for someone and feeling bored, she downloaded a game to play. However, after just two hours, the game disappeared, taking her phone with it. The most astonishing part was that the items and skills from the game had come with her! She even searched for the game in front of several people, but found nothing.
Not only Yu Qingshan and Yu Xunhuan, but even Yi Qiuguo's breath quickened. She had a fiery temper and was often impulsive, but she understood Yu Xunge's nature—she wouldn’t joke about something serious.
Yu Xunge lowered her voice further and pulled out a tattered gray pouch from her pocket—a four-slot pouch she had received from the previous owner of the "Wheel of Fate."
Then, in front of everyone, she pulled out three lunch boxes that were far larger than the pouch itself, and then a tiny glass vial the size of her pinky finger, filled with a liquid that looked like red gemstones. She handed the vial to Yu Xunhuan, saying, “This is a healing potion from the game. Quick, drink it and see if it works!”
Yu Xunhuan took the vial with trembling hands, his eyes filled with a complex mix of disbelief, gratitude, and jealousy.
“Come on, just try it!” Yu Xunge urged.
Yi Qiuguo was even more anxious, constantly pushing Yu Xunhuan to drink. Yu Qingshan clenched his fists, looking as if he wanted to rush over and force the potion down Yu Xunhuan's throat.
Yu Xunhuan tilted his head back and drank the potion, and then… nothing happened. He stared gloomily at his pants.
Still a 9cm boy.
What a pity! He had never seen a male protagonist in a male-oriented story who was that size.
9cm—what’s the difference between rounding that up and being zero?!
In that moment, Yu Xunhuan was grateful he was an actor. He forced a smile and said, “Even if this doesn’t work, we’ve discovered something amazing. I can catch up this time, and next time, you’ll have your chance too!”
Before anyone could respond, he added, “I actually wanted to invite Su Yitong today. I thought she could help investigate. This game is so incredible; I can’t be the only one. The Su family is powerful, and they must have more information than we ordinary people do.”
Once Yu Xunhuan calmed down, he asked, “So, what skills did you get?”
“Not exactly a skill, but a talent I drew. It can make someone lucky or unlucky, modifying a person’s luck value. You can only use it once a day.” She smiled and added, “Want to give it a try? I can make your luck a perfect 10—that’s the highest!”
She had already decided to disguise her divine talent as the "Wheel of Fate." This talent was incredibly useful; not only could she modify someone’s luck, but she could also choose whether to hide it from the target. It was the perfect tool for mischief—hide it when someone was down on their luck, and reveal it when doing good. Perfect.
Yu Xunhuan felt a mix of emotions. This talent sounded useful, but it wasn’t an overpowered skill that would create a vast divide between people. He regretted that it wasn’t a healing type… But all those feelings faded quickly, leaving only genuine gratitude.
Such a big secret, and Yu Xunge was willing to share it with them.
Even though Yu Xunge often held back and wouldn’t give them all her earnings, at this moment, the tension began to dissipate.
He thought, never mind, he wouldn’t let Su Yitong suppress her anymore. He’d find another way to instill a sense of urgency in Su Yitong.
Yu Qingshan felt similarly conflicted. Why couldn’t his son have such an encounter? But then warmth filled his heart. He knew that if Yu Xunhuan had this kind of fortune, he might share a bit with him, but he would never fully disclose everything!
Yi Qiuguo felt the same way. While she regretted that it wasn’t her son, she was also touched, her heart warming at the thought of such a silly girl who shared everything with her family.
Yu Xunge opened the lunch boxes, inviting everyone to eat together while chatting. Then, with a shy smile, she put the pouch away, signaling that this part wouldn’t be shared.
Unlike before, when she felt uncomfortable about their dynamics, Yu Xunge had often sent money home. But now, knowing their financial situation, Yu Qingshan and Yu Xunhuan felt that the money didn’t prove much. Yu Xunge’s reluctance only made them think of her as an ingrate, as if she was holding back from her family.
But now, as she shared such a remarkable experience with them, even showing a hint of reservation, Yu Qingshan and Yu Xunhuan didn’t feel she was being stingy. Instead, they sighed inwardly, realizing that their daughter/sister was still as frugal as ever.
Yu Xunge didn’t have mind-reading abilities and couldn’t grasp the thoughts of the two men, but she followed her plan, staying vigilant.
In her previous life, Yu Qingshan and Yi Qiuguo had only become players after the game officially invaded, and their talents were ordinary. She was determined that if these two ever hit the jackpot with a talent, she would eliminate them immediately.
**Chapter 35: Whether It’s True or Not, It’s Probably True**
During dinner, without needing Yu Xunge to say anything, Yu Qingshan and Yi Qiuguo urged Yu Xunhuan to find Su Yitong and gather information.
Yu Xunge advised, “But don’t raise any alarms. If she’s already a player, your question might make her think you’re suspicious, and that could hurt your relationship.”
Yu Xunhuan nodded repeatedly.
Yu Qingshan then asked more about the game, and Yu Xunge shared everything she could. She mentioned that making money in the game was tough; she had played for only two hours and earned just 2 silver coins and a broken pouch. The healing potion she had was something she bought just before heading out to fight monsters, but right after purchasing it, the game vanished before she could even buy a weapon.
Yu Xunhuan said solemnly, “This game should appear again; we just don’t know the pattern.”
Yu Xunge shook her head. “I couldn’t find anything online. That day, I randomly searched for the game we played in high school, World of Warcraft, and stumbled upon a similarly named game. But this game doesn’t even have ads, and no one is discussing it online.”
Yu Qingshan commented, “That’s normal. Who would openly share something like this? They’d only tell their family at most.”
Yi Qiuguo suggested, “Should we stock up on something? I have a feeling things are about to get chaotic.”
The family discussed for a long time before dispersing. Yu Xunge couldn’t tell if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Yu Qingshan and Yu Xunhuan were treating her better. They had always been affectionate, but after her rebirth, she felt their affection was a bit forced. Now, however, their warmth felt more genuine.
A few days later, the family gathered at the hotel again, this time with news from Yu Xunhuan: Su Yitong had her ears cut off.
Without needing Yu Xunge to say anything, Yi Qiuguo exclaimed, “So, is this the work of the Su family’s enemies? They couldn’t get to her before, so they took it out on you!”
Yu Xunhuan’s expression clearly indicated he thought the same, but he pressed his lips together, unwilling to be the one to make such a negative assumption.
Yu Xunge urged, “Whether it’s true or not, we’re about to become family. It’s safer for you to go to the Su family than to stay outside.”
Whether it’s true or not, it’s probably true. But just pretend it’s not, right? You know it is, don’t you?
Yu Xunhuan felt uncomfortable. He believed the Su family was behind this and that he was caught in the crossfire. But he also worried—did Su Yitong know what had happened to her?
He suddenly recalled the morning of the 5th when he had inexplicably fainted. At the time, he thought it was due to his unstable schedule and low blood sugar. But what if it was the Su family’s enemies who didn’t want him playing that game?
No, that didn’t make sense. He hadn’t even known about the game then; he had just wanted to watch some short videos to pass the time.
Yu Xunhuan slumped back on the sofa, feeling defeated. Just like Yu Xunge had said, whether it’s true or not…
What else could he do?
…
Though everything seemed to be going smoothly, Yu Xunge had her own worries.
The alchemy skill was specifically for goblins. Even if she learned it, it would turn gray once she left the game. She had to use her disguise skill to transform into a goblin for the skill to activate.
The disguise skill was incredibly useful, but it had a long cooldown. She could only use it four times a day at most. To avoid affecting her daily use, Yu Xunge had been transforming into a green goblin ten minutes before bed, sitting on the edge of her bed to craft three gold coins before sleeping. This way, when she woke up in the morning, the cooldown would be just about over.
Once transformed into a goblin, not only did she have her daily coin crafting, but she would also sneakily turn invisible and shadow-step into Su Yitong and Liang Yuchuan’s bedrooms to steal a little—just a bit from each, then return home with 50% health to rest.
However, after just two days, she discovered that Su Yitong’s bedroom—no, nearly the entire Su family—was equipped with fogging devices. Not just in the garden and the villa’s interior, but in every room. The moment she noticed the mist in the room, she shadow-stepped out of the Su family’s house. As soon as she got home, she realized her invisibility potion had worn off, and she could see her own body again.
What a big expense! How much visibility potion do they use every day?
Seriously, don’t they worry about their furniture getting moldy?!
No matter how fine the mist is, and how high-end the furniture is, it can’t withstand 24-hour spraying, right?
But it didn’t matter. She drank another invisibility potion and returned to the Su family, this time landing directly under Su Yitong’s bed. Even if she became visible here, it wouldn’t matter; she could steal and leave.
Peering out from under the bed, she felt relieved to see that the Su family hadn’t descended into chaos. It seemed she hadn’t been discovered.
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