NOVEL NEXT Chapter 114 - Affection 90%
As soon as Tang Yuan returned home, she headed straight to the bedroom, shutting the door behind her and leaving Jiang Zi alone outside.
Jiang Zi stood at the entrance for a long while before turning on the living room lights. She slowly changed her shoes, walked to the sofa, and sat down, her eyes fixed on the tightly closed bedroom door. Subconsciously, she wanted to use her mind-reading ability to catch Tang Yuan’s current mood.
But silence filled the room. Aside from her own slightly chaotic heartbeat, she couldn’t hear anything.
Inside the bedroom, Tang Yuan locked the door, then walked into the bathroom and shut that door as well. Leaning against it, the cool sensation on her back helped stabilize her emotions.
She called out to the system, “System, did you hear that?”
After a long wait, there was no response.
Tang Yuan called again, “System?”
Silence.
Of course, it would go offline at a crucial moment—what’s the point of having it at all?
Tang Yuan tilted her head back, staring at the glaring white ceiling lights. She didn’t look away, her expression dazed.
Jiang Zi had always been able to hear her inner thoughts—that was completely beyond her expectations.
Her heart was still in disarray. If Jiang Zi could hear everything, then she had no secrets—whether it was the random thoughts in her mind or the little surprises she wanted to prepare. Everything would be exposed in advance.
This mind-reading ability was seriously affecting their relationship!
She should have the same privilege too!
“System! What good are you if you’re never around when I need you? What’s the difference between having you and not having you?”
【Host, you’re attacking me again. I’m going to apply for a transfer.】
“Finally, you’re here.” Tang Yuan’s tone was full of irritation. “I’ve been calling you forever. Where did you run off to? I have an urgent matter.”
【System upgrade completed. Some permissions are being activated during standby.】
“What permissions?” Tang Yuan’s curiosity stirred. “Can I have mind-reading powers too?”
【No.】
Tang Yuan let out a long sigh, crouching weakly on the floor. “What use are you, then? Why can my wifey read my mind? Can you explain that?”
【System analyzing… Host’s affection towards the female lead has reached 90%. Plot rewind function is now available. Friendly reminder: Entering plot rewind requires full in-character roleplaying—no OOC behavior allowed.】
“Wait… what?” Tang Yuan clutched the doorknob, bewildered. “Were we even talking about this? Why did you jump topics so fast? And that affection thing… it’s completely fake. Totally useless data.”
She deliberately ignored the confusing explanation and pressed on, “What’s this plot rewind? Stop changing the subject. How do we fix Jiang Zi’s mind-reading powers? You can’t seriously expect this to continue—it’s ruining our relationship!”
【Host is advised to activate plot rewind to find the answer. Full in-character roleplaying required—no OOC behavior allowed.】
Tang Yuan’s grip on the doorknob tightened unconsciously, her knuckles turning white. She stood in silence for a while before turning back to the center of the room, facing the closed door.
Her voice was soft but certain. “I’m the original Tang Yuan… aren’t I?”
【Yes.】
So it was true.
Tang Yuan’s nails dug into her palms, her eyes unfocused for a moment. Her mind spiraled into chaos, a wave of dizziness crashing over her before her thoughts gradually returned.
Pressing a hand against her rapidly beating heart, she strode toward the door, opening it to find Jiang Zi sitting upright on the sofa.
Jiang Zi’s vacant eyes and slightly disheveled hair made her look like an abandoned puppy waiting for its owner to pass judgment.
Tang Yuan’s nose stung. Without hesitation, she rushed forward and threw herself into Jiang Zi’s arms, clutching her tightly as they both tumbled onto the sofa.
Jiang Zi, caught off guard by the sudden embrace, froze. Just moments ago, Tang Yuan had been on the verge of breaking up with her—what had she gone through alone in the bedroom to come out so reconciled?
Tang Yuan hugged her for a long time before finally speaking. “Sister, I want to watch you play games.”
Jiang Zi’s throat tightened, her emotions still wound up. “Okay, let’s play games.”
“Not us. I don’t want to play—I just want to watch you play.”
“Why?” Jiang Zi’s arms tightened slightly around her waist. “Doesn’t Tang Yuan want to play games with me?”
“No, I just want to watch you.” Tang Yuan leaned in to kiss her cheek, her voice soft and coaxing. “Sister, sister~ Please? Show off your skills for me, wifey~”
Jiang Zi’s ears burned red, the heat creeping to her cheeks. She forced herself to look away. “Okay… but will you stay with me?”
“Of course I’ll stay with you~” Tang Yuan cheerfully pulled her up, leading her back to the bedroom.
Tang Yuan booted up the computer with practiced ease, setting up the livestream. She adjusted two chairs close together, with only Jiang Zi framed in the camera view.
The livestream had barely started when viewers flooded in.
【Finally! They’re back!】
【CP livestream! I’ve waited so long for this!】
【Pan the camera up! I want to see Tang Yuan!】
【Sister Jiang finally remembered her password?】
The game interface filled the screen, while Jiang Zi’s cool expression and lowered gaze appeared in the bottom corner. Her scattered hair and the faint blush on her ears didn’t escape the chat’s notice.
Tang Yuan quietly fetched a comb and began tidying Jiang Zi’s hair. The gentle touch startled Jiang Zi, causing her to fumble and give away the first kill.
【Rusty hands, huh?】
【Has the 100% win rate become history?】
【Tang Yuan braiding her hair—how could she not fumble?】
【Raise the camera! Let us see Tang Yuan!】
After finishing the braid, Tang Yuan sat silently by Jiang Zi’s side, not watching the game at all—just watching her.
Jiang Zi’s focus shifted back to the game, but every time she glanced sideways, she found Tang Yuan staring at her.
The mind-reading issue remained unresolved. The silence felt unfamiliar—Tang Yuan’s mind had gone completely quiet.
They couldn’t discuss private matters on stream, but Jiang Zi couldn’t concentrate. She just wanted to know why Tang Yuan was acting so strangely.
Two hours later, she was about to end the livestream when Tang Yuan suddenly leaned close, appearing in the frame.
“Hi, babies! Good evening!” Tang Yuan greeted the chat with a radiant smile.
“Actually, tonight’s stream is for a special announcement… This winter solstice, Sister and I are getting married~”