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No one is perfect.
Even though Gu Ze's reputation began to spread within the game, making him someone the System had to take into account, the fact remained that he was an ordinary person.
As long as one is human, no matter how talented they are, in many aspects they are just like everyone else. Humanity is complex and diverse, yet there are many similarities among individuals, including kindness and inherent flaws.
Gu Ze could not escape this reality. He thought he had considered everything thoroughly and believed he had delved deep into Xu Nuan's heart, starting to overlook many details.
Regret is an unavoidable emotion for humans. Before events unfold, everyone firmly believes they will not regret their choices. However, when the day of reckoning arrives, it is not just the face that hurts but the heart.
When one looks back, they see themselves, and they are constantly observing the other person. This is such a romantic yet profound feeling of love, but it was merely a perfect state imagined deep within his heart. He was not a perfect person and could not achieve such a state.
“Nuan!”
Gu Ze quickly retracted his step and dashed to Xu Nuan's side with incredible speed. In the process, he unintentionally bumped into Xie Huai and Deng Yinyin without noticing that Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng were exchanging glances, their eyes drifting toward a hidden spot not far away.
Originally, there were five people in this team who could oversee the situation: Gu Ze, Chi Xiaoming, Xu Hang, Xu Nuan, and He Min. Gu Ze was startled by the surge of thoughts in his mind; Chi Xiaoming was too weak to make a sound; Xu Hang had lost his fighting spirit for some special reason; Xu Nuan was busy administering first aid to Chi Xiaoming; and He Min was processing information from Fang Zheng while confirming details with Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng.
No one knew what consequences this mistake would bring.
Just as Gu Ze anxiously pulled Xu Nuan up, Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng were already trying to minimize their presence as they moved away.
This escape was easily noticed, yet they succeeded due to the disintegration of the team and the personal concerns of its main members.
Regardless of how much they claimed to want to collaborate with Gu Ze before fleeing, Gu Ze hurriedly pulled Xu Nuan—who was at a critical juncture—up with a tone laced with reproach.
“Did you take your medicine?”
After reuniting with Xu Nuan, who had always been resistant to medication, he found it surprising that she proactively took her medicine on time. Despite her significant wariness towards those drugs, she no longer mentioned it. He had never noticed this detail before.
Feng Feng was an unreliable partner—cunning and requiring caution. Gu Ze knew this well but forgot it during moments of safety. He was human, not a god; he could relax and be careless. Yet this seemingly trivial flaw became fatal in the game. Despite constantly reminding himself, he faltered at a crucial moment.
“…Ze.”
Xu Nuan was pulled up, clutching the items in her hands tightly. After a brief pause, she could only look at Gu Ze, unable to utter a single word of explanation.
She didn't want to deceive Gu Ze, and as long as he didn't ask about her taking the antidote, she felt it wasn't really a lie. She was trying to rationalize her actions, fearing to see the expression on Gu Ze's face now.
Disappointment and anger.
Xu Nuan felt uncomfortable; Gu Ze's gaze made her breath hitch.
"Why didn't you discuss this with me?"
Gu Ze shouted this, his voice booming with frustration. He couldn't control his grip and inadvertently dragged Xu Nuan a few steps forward. Her complexion darkened—not because she felt embarrassed about arguing with Gu Ze in public, but because she felt unwell.
Her body was in a state of discomfort; Feng Feng had sprinkled some powder before leaving, aimed directly at her. At that moment, when she turned to see Feng Feng stab Chi Xiaoming, her body instinctively attacked Feng Feng before her rationality could catch up. Though she was more skilled than Feng Feng, the urgency of the situation led her to act recklessly and leave herself vulnerable.
By the time Xu Hang and the others arrived from a distance, Feng Feng had already managed to escape; Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng hadn't even attempted to stop her.
As those two names flashed through her mind, Xu Nuan realized they were no longer present. Remembering the subtle moment when Feng Feng attacked Chi Xiaoming made Xu Nuan's expression even worse.
"I'll explain later; right now we need to find Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng quickly. Feng Feng doesn't want them to know about Wu Wu—we've all been deceived."
Xu Nuan spoke urgently. Her initial goal in finding Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng was to confirm Wu Wu's age, especially since Feng Feng had repeatedly emphasized that Wu Wu was much older, which didn't align with Another Founder's age. Previously, she had suspected Wu Wu but shifted her doubts onto what she thought was the deceased Su Zihang due to Feng Feng's explanations and Gu Ze's hints. Now it seemed clear that Feng Feng didn't want her to verify with someone who knew the truth simply because he had lied.
This was such a good opportunity; they were all in the same place, with enough manpower—how could they let it slip away?
This was Xu Nuan's most ruthless trait; she could always think rationally about other matters during arguments between them instead of resolving her conflict with Gu Ze. It was precisely because she always acted this way that Gu Ze felt uncertain about their relationship, left in a state of dependency.
When it came to matters of the heart, those involved often struggled to see clearly.
"I'm talking about this right now."
Gu Ze spoke with an unprecedented firmness, his eyes filled with anger locking onto Xu Nuan, leaving her no chance to hide.
The others were completely bewildered, and the only person who knew what was going on was in a weakened state, making the situation quite dramatic.
It was He Min who reacted quickly. While taking the items from Xu Nuan's hands to tend to Chi Xiaoming's wounds, she pushed Gu Ze and Xu Nuan aside.
"They've already disappeared without a trace. Let's forget about them for now. You two should focus on handling the urgent matters at hand."
He Min's tone was gentle, but there was a fierce glint in her eyes.
For Gu Ze, the pressing issue was that Xu Nuan had ingested an uncertain antidote. Alongside Xu Nuan, confirming Wu Wu's identity with Gold Breakthrough and the others was her greatest pursuit at that moment.
While she appeared to be diffusing the situation, she was actually amplifying the conflict between Gu Ze and Xu Nuan. Xu Nuan, preoccupied with other matters, failed to see the tension between herself and Gu Ze, while He Min, as an outsider, had a clear view of it. He Min had recognized the discord between Xu Nuan and Gu Ze long ago but had never brought it up with Xu Nuan.
The relationship between Gu Ze and Xu Nuan was envied by everyone in the team; when envy turned excessive, it morphed into jealousy.
"Xu Hang, Deng Yinyin, can I ask you for a favor?"
Xu Nuan turned to look at Xu Hang and Deng Yinyin, who were standing idly by. She couldn't afford to dwell on their previous inaction; they were now the main force for action.
"Whether we can catch up to them is crucial for successfully opening the secret passage."
Though they were companions, that term had long lost its purity. If she didn't tempt them with something they cared about, her request would surely fail.
This was Xu Nuan's ruthless side, something Gu Ze had known all along. He thought Xu Nuan had changed for him but realized at this moment that he was the one who had changed in this relationship.
He came from a good background, excelled academically, and was skilled in his craft, yet he lived a carefree life without taking on his responsibilities. It wasn't until he encountered Xu Nuan again in the game that he truly wanted to fulfill his father's mission, to take Xu Nuan out of this game, to inherit Gu Group, and to become an outstanding man.
That was merely the surface; what truly changed was that his true nature had been unearthed—his ruthlessness and unscrupulousness. During this time, part of his actions were aimed at completing his father's mission, but much of it was for Xu Nuan.
He wanted to create a perfect castle for Xu Nuan like something out of a fairy tale, unaware that Xu Nuan had never wished to be a princess.
In relationships, giving and receiving are never proportional. Whoever keeps score or cares too much ends up losing; once a relationship starts to revolve around winning or losing, its end is not far off.
Xu Nuan saw the pain in Gu Ze's eyes and thought about explaining everything to him in a secluded place later. For now, she needed to quickly bring back Gold Breakthrough and the others.
The few who had originally been mere bystanders changed their expressions upon hearing Xu Nuan mention the secret passage. Their eyes flickered with both joy and greed.
They instinctively moved to find Gold Breakthrough and the others, not even bothering to ask Xu Nuan for details, clearly captivated by the allure of the secret passage.
However, Gu Ze soon dropped a remark that forced them to stay put.
"I know about the secret passage too; she's just trying to trick you into finding someone."
Gu Ze was completely undermining Xu Nuan, actively exposing what should have remained hidden.
"I know where the secret passage is located and how to open it. You all should listen to me."
Gu Ze spoke the truth; Xu Nuan had shared everything about the secret passage with him, believing it was something that could save lives in critical moments. Since it could save lives, it was only natural to share it with Gu Ze. What she didn't expect was for Gu Ze to use this information to put her in an awkward position.
Xu Nuan's expression darkened instantly, and her gaze at Gu Ze burned with anger.
No one noticed the strange glimmer in He Min's eyes as she bandaged Chi Xiaoming, nor did they see the peculiar smile curling at the corners of her lips.
Fang Zheng, who had been observing since returning with Gu Ze, openly displayed his delight on his face; Gu Ze's words confirmed that he had made the right bet.
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