It's just The Sims, how did it become my ideal love story?

Chapter 8: The Affected Reality?

After taking a sip of wine, it seemed as if she could say a lot more, and she asked about her situation in recent years.

Just like every old classmate asks.

But he didn't ask about the other person's recent situation, because it would be pointless.

If you're doing well, you don't need your own applause.

When things aren't going well, she won't lack any comfort, and her own comfort won't be particularly good either.

After all, he's someone who can't even comfort himself.

"Alright, I won't drink anymore. I'm going home now. You should drink less too, you have to go to work tomorrow."

"Okay, I understand. Take care, Team Leader Cai."

"Still calling me team leader?"

She raised an eyebrow.

This action looks so familiar.

correct.

Eighteen-year-old Cai Yan would have done the same.

"That"

"Just call me Cai Yan, outside of work hours."

"it is good."

Did she smile at herself at the end?
I've had a bit too much to drink, so I can't see clearly. But even the way I turned around was so graceful and elegant.

It was as if, during those years when she had endured countless hardships, she was as relaxed as if no suffering had befallen her.

She left, and the fragrance lingered for a long time afterward.

Beside her was her empty wine glass, with faint kiss marks remaining on the rim.

The bartender rested his arms on the bar counter and leaned his head closer.

"Tsk tsk tsk, such a beautiful old classmate, and she's your boss too. Isn't this a case of being in a good position and getting the first taste of beauty?"

Gu Huai looked up at the other person.

"Get close to you? He's my boss, not a colleague. Do you think he'd even look at me?"

"So you do have this idea. If you have an idea, then put it into action. Men won't suffer losses."

"Nonsense, okay, I'm going back now."

Gu Huai didn't bother to respond to the matter.

He felt that any normal man should have feelings for a woman like Cai Yan, but so what? He was already eliminated by the first criterion, so why bother with unnecessary fantasies?
He suddenly realized how ridiculous he felt during the simulation.

Actually, nothing has changed.

The boy who could only secretly glance at her from his seat has grown up.

But he could only steal a glance at her from his seat.

Well, we talked a bit more and caught up on each other's lives, so I guess that's progress?
However, such opportunities are unlikely to come again in the future. If you take today as the norm and consider the two of you to be old classmates and friends who can keep in touch frequently, then you are being inappropriate.

He understands the unspoken rules of the adult world. Most people's kindness towards you is just superficial politeness; if you cross the line, you'll face a more realistic treatment.

Get out of the bar.

The hot summer night breeze made him a little more sober, but thankfully, he was clear-headed enough not to actually drown his sorrows in alcohol.

What a messed up world. Why are there always various stages in my life that remind me to always be a clear-headed person who keeps myself hidden?

There was no pride, no glory.

Just surviving is already a huge struggle.

If that's the case, why keep trying to encounter beautiful things? Are you afraid that you might accidentally take your own life?
Fate's most boring trick.

Waiting for the light to turn green at the zebra crossing, waiting to return to my small rented apartment, praying for a sleepless night.

Boring, suffocating, and utterly uninspiring.
"Xiaopeng! Don't run! Xiaopeng!!!"

Suddenly, an urgent voice rang out from not far away.

Gu Huai's thoughts were interrupted, and he subconsciously looked over.

Not far away, a middle-aged man was running frantically in his direction.

Meanwhile, out of the corner of his eye, he saw a small figure running towards the zebra crossing.

In that instant, Gu Huai actually realized that something might have happened.

A disobedient child suddenly decided to run towards the road.

Parents who are caught off guard have no time to react and can only shout urgently.

But at this age, children can't listen to any warnings at all; their little worldview is still too simple and shallow in terms of the concept of danger.

They had no idea that such behavior would cost them their young lives.

It might even bring unnecessary trouble to a driver. Gu Huai hated these kinds of melodramatic accidents, and he hated those ignorant, unruly kids even more.

They might suddenly talk to you on the bus, asking childish questions you don't want to answer, and you have to pretend to be a kind and friendly adult and answer patiently, even with a smile.

They might kick your seat back in the movie theater for no reason, just because they think it's fun, and the backrest makes your head sway back and forth. You can't yell at them because their parents will tell you they're just kids.

Gu Huai didn't feel he had any obligation to save anyone. Who had saved him from the state of his life?
He didn't think he had any ability to do such a thing. He was overestimating himself. How could his weak body, which was almost suffocating from the pressures of life, save others?

They're all fucking bastards.

Then it's beyond redemption.

His body reacted before the people around him could even understand what was happening.

He didn't think he could keep up with this bratty kid.

I no longer have the energy of an eighteen-year-old.

But at this very moment, in this extremely tense instant, he felt his adrenaline surge.

It was an incredible feeling, one I hadn't experienced in many years.

Several words even inexplicably popped into his mind.

The power of imagination.

He strode forward and reached out his hand as quickly as possible.

Just as the child was about to run off the edge of the sidewalk, he grabbed the child by the collar, pulled the child up in mid-air, and then held him in his arms.

He was steady and composed, his hands didn't tremble, and his feet didn't shake. He was so calm and swift that he seemed unlike himself.

When he realized all this, everyone around him was looking at him with disbelief.

An expression of surprise, relief, disbelief, and similar feelings.

It happened to him, and he felt like a stranger to it.

"You unlucky kid! Why are you running around everywhere?!"

The man took the child from his arms, and Gu Huai was still somewhat dazed.

Was the power I just unleashed for real? Was that something I was capable of doing?
Could it be that it has actually been synchronized with reality?
He began to waver.

At that moment, the middle-aged man looked at himself with relief.

"Thank you so much, sir. Without you, who knows what might have happened."

Gu Huai was in a state of turmoil and had no time to respond to such gratitude, so he gave a simple reply.

"It's alright. Just be more careful when taking care of the child. I'll be going now."

"Hey, wait a minute!"

Suddenly, the other person grabbed him.

Gu Huai felt a subconscious aversion to this behavior; he didn't need any extra thanks unless you offered cash.

Anything else is considered harassment.

But when he turned around, he saw the other person scrutinizing him. After looking at him for a moment, he widened his eyes.

"Are you Gu Huai?!"

Gu Huai was taken aback. "You know me?"

"You don't recognize me? I'm Zhang Xun!"

Zhang Xun? Could it be that one?
"Hey! You went to Jicheng No.1 Middle School, right? I used to hang out in that area a lot, hehe. I was young and naive back then, and I even robbed you of your money."

Gu Huai's pupils dilated slightly.

This did happen, but how could he remember himself? And even know his own name?

After I gave him the money, there was nothing more to it, and I basically avoided him when I went to school. Why would he remember me?
"Do you remember me?"

Gu Huai asked nervously, his voice trembling without him even realizing it.

Having changed drastically and now having his own child, Zhang Xun, who no longer resembled a hoodlum, scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

"Of course I remember. Back in my day, we were pretty arrogant, but this was the first time someone dared to fight back. They even chased me all the way with a dustpan. How could I not remember you?"

"What did you say?!"

Gu Huai's pupils dilated instantly.

The red light turns green.

People around them started walking towards the other side.

The footsteps were intricate and complex, like a mighty army marching forward.

Gu Huai stood still, unable to hear anything.

It was as if a soul had been detached and was drifting towards the heavens.

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