novelraw Chapter 1000 - 986: The Game Is Their Story! (Part 2)
Chapter 1000 - 986: The Game Is Their Story! (Part 2)
Chapter 1000: Chapter 986: The Game Is Their Story! (Part 2)
Huo Feng was quite happy when the program he wrote got Lun Liang’s approval for a trial.
However, as a teacher, Lun Liang still urged him not to focus too much on programming at the expense of his studies.
Huo Feng listened well to Lun Liang’s words.
As a result, Huo Feng also planned to make a schedule to organize his life more efficiently.
That day’s self-study time only lasted until nine in the evening.
Usually, the duration of the self-study time is controlled by Pu Sangzhi, and Huo Feng goes along with her routine.
If he has something to work on or if the program isn’t finished, he can just pack up the computer and continue working in the dormitory, without much impact.
Pu Sangzhi’s self-study time is closely linked to her unchanging daily schedule.
Since she insists on going to bed by ten-thirty to prepare for sleep, the self-study often ends at either nine or nine-thirty when Pu Sangzhi suggests it’s time.
Huo Feng follows her lead.
As usual, they share one bike, with Pu Sangzhi sitting on the back seat while he pedals.
This time, on the way back, Huo Feng dared not shout or yell loudly.
Yesterday, Wu Di saw him doing that and even posted about it on social media, tagging him; Huo Feng felt like it was pretty embarrassing.
Sitting behind him, Pu Sangzhi had her arm around his slender waist, often craning her neck to see the road ahead, checking how far they had traveled.
As she occasionally looked up and saw Huo Feng’s back of the head, Pu Sangzhi vaguely noticed that it seemed like he hadn’t had his hair cut for a while.
The buzz cut he got at the start of the last semester had already grown back into a longer, fresh style.
Pu Sangzhi thought to herself about when she might coax him into getting another buzz cut to tone down his looks.
Of course, Huo Feng didn’t know her thoughts.
Right now, while riding the bike, Huo Feng’s mind was entirely filled with the second task in his game and how to develop the subsequent plot?
If it were to be made into an online game, how many servers would be needed? Should the servers be allocated by game regions or by geographical areas?
With his head filled with career aspirations, Huo Feng couldn’t control the vast world structure gushing through his mind at this moment.
"Why aren’t you talking?"
Pu Sangzhi noticed his quietness throughout the way, thinking it wasn’t his style, so she couldn’t help but ask.
In the end, even after asking, Huo Feng still remained silent, not responding to her.
Finding it strange, Pu Sangzhi softly punched his slender waist, continuing, "Hey, what are you up to?"
Only when she gave him that nudge did Huo Feng’s thoughts manage to escape the whirlpool of his career ideas!
Huo Feng suddenly snapped back, finally realizing Pu Sangzhi was calling him.
He swiftly turned his head, saying, "I was just lost in thoughts about the game, babe, what did you need me for?"
Pu Sangzhi couldn’t help but look at him with fresh eyes, "I just noticed how quiet you were, thinking it wasn’t like you, so I called you."
"Hey..."
Huo Feng curled his lips into a smile at her words, "Have you already gotten so used to me chattering incessantly in your ear?"
Pu Sangzhi raised her eyebrows slightly, not denying his words, "Yeah."
"Babe, do you know what I was just thinking about?" Huo Feng asked her with a warm smile.
Pu Sangzhi thought about it, then said, "Weren’t you thinking about the game?"
"Yes, about the game."
Huo Feng laughed, "I was just thinking about the game’s plot. As it’s primarily a narrative-style game, the upcoming storyline is crucial. Initially, I had no clue; I even considered reading some romance novels to boost a sense of girlishness."
Pu Sangzhi laughed at this, "Huh? You want to boost girlishness?"
Huo Feng said, "Well, to earn girls’ money, I definitely have to understand their hearts!"
Pu Sangzhi nodded, "Oh..."
She wasn’t sure whether he was joking or serious?
However, somehow everything absurd that he said seemed to make sense.
"Babe, I was just thinking and reminiscing about some events when we first met in freshman year..."
Huo Feng suddenly sighed, "Back in freshman year, you didn’t particularly like me, did you? I still remember your stinky face from back then."
"Hey!"
Pu Sangzhi really didn’t want to discuss that cringe-worthy past!
"Hehe, I was just thinking, how did you make things tough for me back then?"
Huo Feng rode the bike with the wind blowing beneath his feet, his face sporting a bright and delighted smile, "For instance, when I first started pursuing you, I confidently said I definitely wouldn’t get into Tsinghua, and you wouldn’t possibly fancy me~"
"Hey, hey, shut up!"
Pu Sangzhi couldn’t bear revisiting past embarrassing moments; upon hearing him say this, she was so irritated that she raised her fist to punch his waist, "Don’t talk about it! Stop talking!"
The harsh treatment Huo Feng faced in freshman year was a period in Pu Sangzhi’s high school memories that she least wanted to bring up.
Perhaps it’s because her affection towards Huo Feng runs so deep now that she dares not recall how she used to look down on him, detest him, find him bothersome and annoying!
However, if given another chance to return to that period...
An uninformed and displeasure towards bad-boy attitudes Pu Sangzhi would still make the same mistakes.
Life sometimes is just a lesson.
Her father once taught her: don’t overdo things, and don’t make your words too resolute. Over time, you’ll find many things eventually will take a turn.
Huo Feng is someone who challenged this notion directly.
Using the reversal of his fate, he personally taught Pu Sangzhi this truth.
Thus, the Pu Sangzhi who once spoke so conclusively now really doesn’t want to revisit those past events.
Seeing her reaction, Huo Feng couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
The more he laughed, the more embarrassed Pu Sangzhi felt!
"Hey, stop laughing! What’s so funny?! Stop laughing!"
She, seated on the back of his bike, was utterly exasperated...
She just didn’t know that Huo Feng’s inspiration for this game came entirely from her.
His initial entrepreneurial game completely mirrored the story between him and her.
In the future, when the game reaches its peak popularity, their fairy-tale romance will be widely known nationwide...
...
After returning to the dorm in the evening, Huo Feng quickly washed up before sitting back in front of the computer to continue programming.
Programming itself wasn’t difficult; the hardest part was the plot setting.
After all, once the game is released, players are engaged by the game itself, not just the code.
By ten thirty, the dorm lights were already off.
Gu Yihao and Yong Mu were already lying in bed resting.
Just at ten-thirty, Gu Erhao finished a phone call with his girlfriend and quietly tiptoed back into the dorm from the courtyard.
Before climbing into bed, he glanced at the others in the dorm, and seeing Huo Feng still at the table working hard on the program, he couldn’t help but ask, "Brother Feng, you’re not sleeping yet?"
"Mm." Huo Feng responded casually.
"Brother Feng, did you hit a snag? Need any help?" Gu Erhao offered kindly.
"No need."
Huo Feng leaned back in his chair with his arms crossed, "Just make sure I don’t hear more about you and your girlfriend’s stuff recently."
Gu Erhao knew Huo Feng was envious, showing a cheeky grin on his face, "Mm-hmm, are you feeling a bit envious, Brother Feng?"
Recently, Gu Erhao has fully dived into a passionate relationship with Lu Youyou!
They spend hours on end on the phone daily!
If there’s no class in the evenings, Gu Erhao heads over to Lu Youyou’s shop to study.
He constantly brags about the special treats Lu Youyou makes for him, his girl’s affection and care!
Also, every weekend he’s gone completely out of sight, and sometimes doesn’t even return at night!
It’s obvious he’s off campus at the little apartment Lu Youyou rents, engaging in romantic escapades!
These recent bits of sweetness with Gu Erhao, he always tends to bring them up in the dorm, boasting without restraint.
Honestly, Huo Feng was tired of hearing it all.
Extremely tired!
Though Huo Feng was surely envious in his heart. But he wouldn’t admit it!
He just said, "I’m speaking for Brother Gu. Brother Gu doesn’t want to hear either."
With that, Gu Erhao turned his head towards Gu Yihao, "Mm?"
Gu Yihao turned, holding his phone and showing Gu Erhao his back...
Definitely seemed like someone who didn’t want to hear.
Gu Erhao snorted, didn’t fuss with Gu Yihao, and climbed up into the bunk bed.
Afterward, the boys’ dormitory became quiet and tranquil...
In this dark dorm, only the warm yellow light under Huo Feng’s bunk was still on.
Huo Feng wasn’t working on the program anymore...
He took out paper and pen, plunged into deep thought, concentrating on contemplating the game’s next storyline.
Thus, on this suitable night for deep thinking, Huo Feng recalled many experiences from freshman year, the times he and Pu Sangzhi went through together...