My System Forces Me to Live off Women

Chapter 365 - 283: Turning Away and Reunion

"I bet we’ll do it!"

To be fair, this confused Li Peifeng.

He thought Zhao Qingge would bet against it, but it turns out she bet on it happening. Now what am I supposed to bet on?

It’s really awkward. Li Peifeng’s actions now seem like he’s shooting himself in the foot with flint, wax, fluorite, asteroid... malachite!

Could it be that Zhao Qingge has already suspected that the Shared Dream is controlled by me and is testing me?!

As expected, Zhao Qingge noticed the subtle change in his expression and immediately asked, "Why do you think we’ll have a Shared Dream tonight?"

"It’s just a hunch."

Li Peifeng calmed down and pondered, "This hunch comes from Wenyue and Tianxuan. Because in their afternoon nap, they also had a Shared Dream. During dinner, they mentioned this; you heard it too. Although it might be because they napped during the day, their sleep was lighter, and their memory was fuzzier than previous times when they woke up, they definitely had a Shared Dream."

Pausing for a moment, Li Peifeng analyzed thoroughly, "So I thought since we’re all in the same room now, in the same environment, eating the same food, and closely interacting, since they had a Shared Dream, it’s very likely that when we fall asleep at night, we will too. That’s why I wanted to place this bet with you."

"So that’s why."

Zhao Qingge seemed deep in thought, feeling that Li Peifeng’s words made some sense.

She vaguely remembered Lin Dan explaining the Shared Dream; the same living environment and experiences significantly increase the probability of having a Shared Dream, like family, roommates, or lovers. They tend to have a much higher chance...

"But it’s merely a possibility. No one can say for sure whether a Shared Dream will happen."

Li Peifeng wasn’t certain either: "If you bet on it happening, then it seems I have to bet against it. Are you sure you want to make this bet?"

He just intended to ask, and if Old Zhao insisted, he would immediately backtrack!!

Zhao Qingge looked up at him, "If you win, what do you want from me?"

"I haven’t thought about it yet. What about you?"

"..."

Zhao Qingge turned her head to look at the outdoor terrace. Through the glass door, the hazy night scene and dark sky were all visible.

[Even if I make a request, you’ll just reject it as being too much and think of a way to refuse.]

With this thought, Zhao Qingge lost interest: "Forget it, I don’t want to bet purely based on luck. You go ahead with your work."

After speaking, she turned around and walked away slowly, her steps heavy.

"Will you stay a bit longer?"

Li Peifeng’s attempt to keep her was in vain, and the door closed, leaving him alone in the attic.

Life often reminisces about past hurtful events, while the mountain shapes remain the same, resting against the cold currents.

Li stood by the window, looking out at the bright moon, lowering his head to reflect on himself. Zhao Qingge’s recent words stirred waves in his heart.

"Nothing will always be there for you. Perhaps they’ll briefly bask in your light, but overcast skies are just a transient storm."

[No one will like anyone forever. They may wait for you briefly, but if you don’t change, and keep going like this, everyone around you will leave you.]

"No journey is worth getting lost in; finding your own scenery becomes more and more moving, just like people gather and disperse; it’s never the same breeze blowing.

[You’ll likely meet many beautiful girls in your life, but most will be fleeting. Only by finding your one true love will you attain true happiness, and the same goes for them.]

"Quite reasonable, but I don’t want to hear it."

Li Peifeng planned to go his own way. There was no way he would change his grand ambitions because of a tantrum from Huang Tianxuan or a few words from Zhao Qingge.

In life, you must have some ideals; otherwise, what’s the difference from being a salted fish?

Most people’s ideals are noble, like liberating all humanity, becoming a scientist, being an astronaut, flying into space, establishing an alien embassy, and fostering ambassador-level relations with alien life forms, coexisting peacefully...

But Li Peifeng believes his ideal is quite simple: to establish stable relationships with several mutually affectionate girls and live a happy life. That’s enough.

Simple, yet still grand and magnificent!

"Why should the ambition of a great man be to flow eastward to the sea like the great Yangtze River? Enjoying the gentle homeland is just as good!"

Li Peifeng reinforced his ideal, planning to go downstairs to take a shower, then write for a bit. When the time is right, he’ll go to sleep and meet Old Zhao in the dream.

In a few days, he’ll find an opportunity to pull Miss Huang into the dream too and properly teach her a lesson!

"Ring, ring~"

"Moshi Moshi, darling?"

When heading downstairs, Xu Manning called, and Li Peifeng casually picked up.

"What are you doing?"

"About to think of you while taking a shower."

Xu Manning giggled, "Really? I don’t believe it, unless hubby video calls me!"

A few playful exchanges later, as Xu Manning seemed in a good mood, Li Peifeng broached the important topic—that being stuck in the house wasn’t just him and Wu Wenyue, but also included Zhao Qingge and Huang Tianxuan.

He had to say it, as Xu Manning would eventually find out—only four or five days were left before her return. It couldn’t be hidden, even if Li Peifeng didn’t say anything, Wu Wenyue would eventually say it.

Upon learning of this, Xu Manning remained silent, and when Li Peifeng heard another sound, it was just the ’beep beep’ of a call being disconnected.

"Did you tell her?"

Wu Wenyue was on the bedroom bed, stretching Huang Tianxuan, and upon hearing the call with Xu Manning, she looked at Li Peifeng passing by the door in surprise, "What good did that do saying it from thousands of miles away besides making her angry?"