Rotting Land: Survive

Chapter 610 - 599: The Otaku Loses His “Innocence” (3)

At this moment, Wang Qiang was reminiscing about the wonderful time he had spent with Yang Xue in his room that morning, completely unaware that someone was slowly approaching him.

However, just as Yang Xue thought her plan to scare him was about to succeed, Wang Qiang suddenly moved. He spun around swiftly and raised his Crossbow with his right hand, the arrow's tip pointing directly at Yang Xue, who was posing in a strange stance.

Startled by Wang Qiang's aiming gesture, Yang Xue froze in place, not daring to move a muscle.

"Yang... Yang Xue, why is it you? And what's with this getup...?" Under the moonlight, Wang Qiang recognized who it was.

At this time, Yang Xue was wearing a fleece pajama set with bear prints, and her shoulder-length silky hair naturally cascaded down to her neck like a waterfall. Coupled with the bright moonlight, it made her lose a bit of her daytime aloofness and added a touch of playful cuteness.

But her current stance and behavior were indeed baffling to Wang Qiang, with her arms outstretched and her tongue sticking out—this... this was clearly a complete zombie pose.

"Sigh, not fun, not fun!" Seeing her plan fail, Yang Xue pouted, abandoning her usual bold demeanor, as she whined with a bit of playfulness: "I was going to scare you, but you discovered me. Sigh, not fun! Not fun! Really not fun! I was so careful, but your alertness is just too high!"

Wang Qiang helplessly lowered the Crossbow in his hand, scratching his head in embarrassment.

How could it be that he's that alert? If not for the somewhat large shadow of Yang Xue blocking his view, he'd probably still be lost in the beautiful memories he was daydreaming about: "Ah, actually no, it was your own shadow that gave you away!"

Wang Qiang lightly tapped the wall with his finger, and Yang Xue looked over. Sure enough, her shadow was magnified, casting her whole form onto the wall like through a magnifying glass: "Hmph, you got lucky!"

Saying this, Yang Xue moved a stool next to Wang Qiang and sat down, rubbing her arms resentfully: "See, it's all your fault. I've been holding my arms up for so long; they're so sore. How are you going to compensate me?"

"Huh? Compensate?" Wang Qiang was momentarily stunned, taking a while to respond.

What does this girl mean? She tired herself out posing strangely, yet blames it on me? And wants compensation? This is really a bit too much...

Seeing Wang Qiang's bewildered expression, Yang Xue struggled to suppress her laughter and pretended to be displeased as she snorted: "Hmph! What? You don't want to compensate me? Fine, I don't care then."

With that, she turned her head away, ignoring Wang Qiang, and crossed her legs, admiring the moonlight outside the window.

For this, Wang Qiang was quite helpless.

Jeez! This girl's mood changes like the weather. In the end, Wang Qiang decided to put on a smile and said in a flattering tone: "Oh come on! Xiao Yang, I didn't say I wouldn't compensate you; it's just that I don't know what kind of compensation you want. Come on, tell me, what do you want?"

Turning her head, Yang Xue glanced at Wang Qiang, seeing his sincere attitude, she smiled slightly and said: "Eh, that's more like it. As for the compensation, I haven't decided yet. When I figure it out, I'll let you know. You can't go back on your word then!"

"OK, no problem! As long as it's within my ability, Wang Qiang will do his best." Hearing this, Wang Qiang increasingly felt like his responses were straight out of those gratitude-repayment scenes in action movies.

Having received the answer she wanted, Yang Xue finally beamed. She was increasingly fond of teasing Wang Qiang and finding joy in it.

"Oh, by the way, it's so late already. Why aren't you going back to rest?"

"What's the matter? Annoyed with me already and chasing me away?"

"No! What are you thinking? I'm worried about you not getting enough sleep!"

Seeing Wang Qiang really getting anxious, Yang Xue laughed heartily: "Haha, gotcha this time."

After being dazed for two seconds and realizing he had been tricked, Wang Qiang could only smile wryly, though seeing Yang Xue's cheerful laughter made him feel rather happy inside.

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Let me talk about you—today you really opened my eyes!"

"Huh?" Wang Qiang didn't quite get what Yang Xue was referring to.

"It's like this~ Normally I see you as a refined person, but I didn't expect you to be so cutting when you scold people. Wow, I clearly heard you on the Hand-held Radio. I guess the group that came to the villa must have been driven mad by you, hehe!"

Oh, so that's what she meant! Wang Qiang finally understood Yang Xue's 'eye-opener' comment.

However, Wang Qiang didn't find anything to be proud of about scolding people, since it's not something to boast openly about.

Little did he know, his exploits of verbal sparring had been broadcast live, and if Yang Xue knew about it, then surely Wei Yang and Fangfang and the others had also heard of it.

Gosh, his whole reputation!

But Yang Xue calling him refined was a huge surprise for Wang Qiang. He couldn't help blushing a bit in embarrassment and said, "Haha, low-key, low-key!"

"Pop!"

With a crisp sound of a flint strike, a small flame quietly ignited, and Yang Xue casually lit a cigarette, holding it between her lips.

"You really need to change this habit. I see your craving for cigarettes is quite strong; it's not good!"

Hearing this, Yang Xue playfully turned her head and blew a puff of smoke at Wang Qiang's face: "You're kind of weird today!"

"Am I? In what way?" Wang Qiang instinctively looked around himself but didn't find anything out of place.

"It feels like you're quite concerned about me today. Do you have something in mind?"

"No... no such thing, what could I be thinking!" Wang Qiang hurriedly picked up a teacup, not caring about the heat, and poured it into his mouth.

"After talking so much, I'm thirsty too. You didn't even think of pouring me a cup. Sigh, you really don't know how to take care of a lady; no wonder you're still single!"

Yang Xue took the opportunity to chide Wang Qiang, leaving him no choice as he awkwardly held up the teacup, not knowing whether to put it down or hold it up. Finally, having no better option, he resignedly said, "I'll go get you a cup."

"What cup? You already have one." She pointed at Wang Qiang's hand, raising an eyebrow playfully.

"This? But I've drunk from it."

Wang Qiang felt awkward handing over a cup he'd drank from, as, in his traditional mindset, that would almost be like indirectly kissing. As a staunch homebody, Wang Qiang didn't dare to make such a move.

"What's there to be afraid of? I don't mind. You're such a woman, no manliness at all. Hand it over!" With that said, Yang Xue decisively took the cup from Wang Qiang's hand and unhesitatingly took a sip. In just two seconds, she exclaimed: "Wow, is your mouth made of iron? How can you drink something so hot? I'm impressed!"

Wang Qiang stood there dumbfounded, doing nothing but silly smiling.

In the end, Yang Xue also grew bored of teasing and shifted the conversation: "Why haven't you found a girlfriend by now? Do you have high standards?"

"No!" Wang Qiang thought to himself, he would be content just to find a wife who's kind and virtuous. Could that be considered high standards?

"I just don't have any female friends my age around me."

"Oh, I see. But now you do!"

"Ah? Who?"

"Me. How about it, I'm willing to be your girlfriend, are you up for it?"

Thinking he must have heard wrong, Wang Qiang felt either he was hallucinating or dreaming. He reflexively pinched his skin with his fingernails, and a sharp pain instantly followed.

Damn, this is not a dream! I'm wide awake! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to recommend it on Qidian (qidian.com) with your votes or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)