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It wasn't until Gu Ze spoke that Xu Nuan realized she had been so busy joking with him that she completely forgot Xu Hang and He Min were still discussing matters.
However, He Min's calm and generous demeanor made Xu Nuan unable to shake off her doubts. The person who had confessed publicly was not He Min. Shouldn't someone in love be concerned about that person being too close or flirtatious with others? But perhaps Yu Yu was simply someone who could see things clearly?
Xu Nuan felt confused, yet questioning He Min's public confession seemed quite rude.
Since He Min was so composed, as an outsider, Xu Nuan felt it inappropriate to say anything further.
"We have a code we agreed on. I'll look for it later; maybe we can find them," He Min said, which relieved Xu Hang. However, when he turned to look at Fan Beibei, a hint of frustration crossed his face.
"Maybe we should just keep her unconscious. If she wakes up, it will probably be chaotic."
"What about when she wakes up?"
He Min clearly had thought this through and responded logically.
"All medications have side effects. Besides violence, it seems there’s nothing that can keep her unconscious indefinitely."
Xu Hang was left speechless; he felt as if they had stumbled upon a significant problem. Yet due to their previous collaboration with Chi Xiaoming, they couldn't simply disregard Fan Beibei at this moment. With half of the Survival Game still ahead, having another friend to help each other out would always be beneficial.
Having decided on what to do about Fan Beibei, who had disturbed them early in the morning, Xu Hang and the others prepared to tidy up and grab something to eat before setting off. However, Xu Nuan was not included in this plan.
Xu Nuan hesitated for a while but ultimately decided to express to their leader, Xu Hang, that she would no longer stay with this team.
"Um, I..."
Xu Nuan called out to Xu Hang but hesitated again. During this time, Gu Ze had been holding her hand tightly; the sweat from their palms stuck together, making her heart feel just as sticky and tangled.
Xu Hang stood quietly, his deep eyes revealing a steadfastness that was always convincing. In that moment, as Xu Nuan met his gaze, many thoughts flooded her mind. Just as she had previously anticipated Gu Ze, hoping these individuals would find her, the yearning mixed with the knowledge that it was unattainable felt like hot oil searing her heart. Yet, she understood that it was her own lack of honesty that had led to this situation. While she acknowledged these people, she also felt they were burdensome and unlikely to last long together. However, thinking about the true purpose of the five Tail Rings made her realize that the third Player being drawn into the game for various reasons was a kind of fate. Each person's coincidence had culminated in this encounter, ultimately allowing these five to become unique colors within the game.
Gu Ze did not stop her actions; after a swift wave of disappointment washed over him, Xu Nuan composed herself and spoke earnestly to Xu Hang.
"Although I feel sorry, I think I will continue to face challenges alone..."
Her explanation was far from complete; she believed she might bring danger to those around her and recognized that she would be embarking on a different path filled with challenges, one where she might spill more blood and even betray those close to her.
However, her thoughts were interrupted by Gu Ze's sudden outburst. She had thought he would not intervene, but upon hearing her previous words, he suddenly tightened his grip on her hand, causing pain that made her frown. Before she could turn around and scold him for his impatience, Gu Ze pulled her back forcefully, causing her shoulder to collide with his chest. Although it didn't hurt, it reignited her anger.
"What do you want?"
Xu Nuan couldn't care less about Xu Hang standing nearby or the others resting not far away; she glared at Gu Ze and found herself once again staring into his eyes.
What filled those eyes was a terrifying possessiveness that sent chills down her spine. Those eyes, which should have sparkled like the night sky, were now clouded with a mix of emotions.
In an instant, Xu Nuan's anger dissipated, replaced by a gentle sigh. She no longer knew how to handle her relationship with Gu Ze; she felt a bit weary and wanted to give up yet found herself reluctant to let go.
Neither spoke; silence enveloped them.
Xu Hang, who had been silently observing, finally said, "I think you need to think carefully before making a decision. I personally respect your choice," before leaving, seemingly unwilling to interfere in their matters at that moment.
"Let's talk."
It was Xu Nuan who first broke eye contact. She had to admit that no matter what emotions filled Gu Ze's eyes, she couldn't help but become entranced by them. She had underestimated Gu Ze's influence over her; however, there was a saying: sometimes short pain is better than long suffering.
As soon as her words fell, Gu Ze unhesitatingly pulled her away from the others. The group, including Deng Yinyin, had grown accustomed to this couple's dynamic of swinging from love to conflict. Meanwhile, Deng Yinyin, who had always harbored feelings for Gu Ze, found herself confused after witnessing many sides of him that emerged because of Xu Nuan. She began to doubt whether the person she initially liked was truly the Gu Ze standing before her now. This confusion led her to pay less attention to him in recent times.
Regardless of what Deng Yinyin was thinking, Xu Nuan, being pulled along by Gu Ze, felt a bit dissatisfied. The thought of what might happen later turned her dissatisfaction into worry; she certainly did not want the two of them to end up in a heated argument.
Gu Ze, who had pulled her aside, did not rush to speak but instead took out some food and handed it to Xu Nuan. Throughout this process, he never let go of her hand, making Xu Nuan feel that their clasped hands were becoming increasingly sticky.
Xu Nuan was very hungry but found the food tasteless. She thought Gu Ze must know that she wanted to leave this group, yet his silence left her confused about his intentions.
Did not allowing her to escape mean everything was settled?
Xu Nuan grew more agitated as her gaze fell on Fan Beibei, who lay unconscious on the ground. Xu Hang was sitting nearby with a makeshift stretcher. Carrying Fan Beibei on their backs would have been possible, but exposing one's back to someone unfamiliar was a dangerous move.
Thinking about it, Xu Nuan recalled that Gu Ze had once carried her after he and Xu Hang misunderstood her relationship with Shen Shen. She suddenly realized the time gap between those two events. Even if Gu Ze believed she had something to do with Shen Shen, would he still be willing to carry her when she was unconscious to prevent her from falling behind?
A warm current surged in her heart, making it impossible for Xu Nuan to ignore it. If Gu Ze had chosen to disregard her out of anger back then, she might have already fallen into Shen Shen's hands. But ultimately, it made little difference; she had been taken away by the lurking Shen Shen due to doubt and confusion.
Thinking about everything that had happened in recent days made Xu Nuan feel a heaviness in her chest. What truly troubled her was Gu Ze sitting beside her in silence, refusing to eat or speak. She stole a glance at him and found he maintained that same expression and posture, completely still as if he were sulking over something.
That "something" was none other than herself.
Suddenly choking on her thoughts, Xu Nuan found herself in a predicament—one hand held food while the other was gripped by Gu Ze, leaving no hand free to pat her chest.
Just as she struggled with this awkwardness, Gu Ze leaned over from his spot, seemingly sulking, and awkwardly patted her back. After doing so, he twisted open a water bottle with one hand and offered it to her. When he noticed she had no free hand to take it, he brought it directly to her lips.
Needing water desperately, Xu Nuan suppressed the heat rising in her face and took a few sips naturally. However, since it wasn't easy for her to hold the bottle herself, some water dribbled down the corner of her mouth when she pulled away due to the angle.
As she planned to wipe it away with the hand holding the food, Gu Ze's face suddenly came close. The warm sensation made her freeze in place. Once the warmth disappeared and her lips were clean again, she felt even hotter.
At that moment, Xu Nuan found herself utterly lost—not knowing what she should say or do. They had originally intended to have a serious conversation, but now it had turned into her eating while Gu Ze sulked; there seemed to be no progress at all.
As she stiffly lowered her head to look at the opposite side, a muffled voice from Gu Ze reached her ears, and she suddenly wanted to see if Gu Ze would pout childishly at that moment.
"You took my words as a joke, didn't you?"
Surprised, Xu Nuan glanced over, but instead of the childishness she had imagined, she saw her own reflection in his eyes. She suddenly felt that the saying "the fingers are connected to the heart" made sense. Gu Ze's emotions seemed to slowly transmit through his fingers to her heart, making her tremble along with him. His unease and fear, his tension and concern, all seemed to flow through his fingertips to her.
But even if she felt it, what could she do?
"You're talking too much. Which sentence are you referring to?"
Xu Nuan clearly knew that Gu Ze was talking about what was said yesterday, but she had no idea which specific words he meant—whether it was during the day or at night.
She deliberately chose words that could provoke his anger, but unexpectedly, Gu Ze had already restrained the emotions he had previously unleashed and returned to calmness. Yet beneath that calm surface lay a boiling intensity that seemed ready to melt her away.
"I would gladly confess my love and propose to you in public."
Gu Ze spoke those words in an incredibly flat tone, yet once again, Xu Nuan was taken aback.
She had no intention of deceiving herself; hearing such declarations yesterday had stirred her feelings. But after feeling that way, she was painfully aware that there was no future for them. This was an unchangeable fact. With blood on her hands, even if she were granted the gift of life and walked out of the game, she would be heading into a lawful society where her actions would face consequences.
However, legal repercussions were not what truly worried her. After all, this game was an extraordinary existence and required accountability for everything that happened within the base. What concerned her more was the gap between them—ranging from family backgrounds to careers, from worldviews to values. The truth was that after spending so long in the game, she no longer knew how to survive in the outside world.
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