No choice, had to obediently line up at the back, and I actually overheard quite a bit of news about 《The King》.
Queuer A： You know what？ I heard that in less than four days, the number of 《The King》 players has already exceeded 300 million, and it's increasing by tens of millions of players every day, causing huge player losses in other games that they're having to prepare to shut down.
Queuer B： Yeah, I heard a lot of pro gamers and big guilds from other games have entered 《The King》, planning to make their mark. 《The King》 is really buzzing right now. And some big guilds, because they got into 《The King》 late and missed the early advantage, are kicking themselves.
Queuer A： Right, when the alliance wars start, it's gonna be lit.
Queuer C： Pfft, that's nothing. Did you know? 《The King》 has already entered the international market. Several big companies from Japan, India, the US, Germany, and the UK have cut a deal with China. Each company bought the overseas rights for 《The King》 for a whopping 1 billion, paying 20% of their annual profits. They can set up servers in their countries, and when the time comes, all servers worldwide will link up, opening the border channels, and massive cross-nation wars can happen.
Queuer B： No way, how come I don't know about that? There doesn't seem to be any news on this. Are you messing with me?
Queuer C： Of course you don't know. Let me tell you, this is inside info. One of my cousins is in charge of the German side of things. The Longfei Group only signed the deal yesterday, so it's internal news that hasn't been released yet. Just wait for the announcement, it's spot on.
Queuer A： Hmm, I think 《The King》 has what it takes. If that's really the case, then we've definitely gotta teach those Japs a good lesson.
Queuer D： Hell yeah, wipe out all the Japs.
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Bystander A： Did you hear？ I heard there's a real badass in 《The King》 who's been hogging the top spot on the top ten rankings, and he's two whole levels ahead of second place. It's become the hottest topic in 《The King》.
Bystander B： Tell me about it! Everyone's guessing who this guy is, what he looks like, and what his background is. I heard a ton of little sisters are putting it out there that they want to be this badass's lover. And a few big guilds are also hunting for this mysterious pro, looking to recruit him.
Passerby C： Who is it？ I bet it's either a relative of the Longfei Group or a developer of King. Only someone who knows King inside out could be this good.
Passerby B： Man, you're out of the loop. Everyone knows King is controlled by the AI system Flying Apsaras. All the systems and quests are randomly generated. We're all on equal footing—no insider stuff at all.
Passerby A： I heard the No. 1 is some big corporation's rich kid. Otherwise, who'd have the chops?
Passerby C： No way. If it were one of those rich brats, they'd be flaunting and showing off by now. Why bother hiding their name?
Passerby D： Let me tell you, the No. 1 is the boss of a city gang, with thousands of men under him. And this gang boss is a killer with several murders on his record—real deal. People online have already confirmed his identity.
Passerby E： Rich kid? Gang boss? Stop guessing. I know the No. 1—drank with him yesterday. He's my buddy, real close.
"Yeah？ Big Bro, have a smoke, take me as your little brother."
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Oh man, what a mess. You never know till you hear it, and when you do, it blows your mind. So much crazy gossip flying around. Looks like King is already taking over the gaming world, becoming a trend and a movement.
I couldn't help feeling lucky for having the foresight to get in early, and I never expected to become a celebrity—got secretly smug about it.
Waiting in line was long, the time dragged on, but I was happy.
I chatted away with Li Tong and little sister, gazing at their stunning faces right before me, breathing in their faint fragrance, pressed close together. Their eyes had no one but me, drawing jealous stares from everyone else—what could be more blissful than this？
"Miss, I'll take two Gold Helmets."
Finally, our turn came. Bought the helmets and headed home.
"Li Tong, move in with me."
On the way home, I held Li Tong's hand, looking at her with deep affection, and spoke my heart. Though it sounded like a question, my tone left no room for doubt.
“Mm-hmm.” Li Tong nodded, answering softly out of shyness.
Li Tong’s feelings for me over the past three years were beyond doubt. All these years, as one of the four campus beauties at Huaxia University, she had countless admirable admirers and suitors, yet she quietly liked me. Even when I was with Xue’er back then, even when it seemed she had no chance to enter my world, she never wavered in her devotion to me. How strong was that? I had no reason not to be moved, no reason not to love Li Tong.
Looking at Li Tong’s shy expression and gentle smile, my heart was filled with happiness. Suddenly, I reached through her slender waist, lifted her up, spun around a few times, and said loudly, “Li Tong, I love you.”
Since Li Tong and I were in the street plaza right now, my loud confession immediately drew many glances, all turning toward us and sparking some chatter.
“Wow, the big sister is so pretty, but the big brother and big sister are such a perfect match, like a dream couple.”
A little girl playing nearby said to us innocently.
“So romantic... I wonder if I’ll ever find such an outstanding guy who’ll confess to me in a crowded plaza like that.”
A girl looking for her friend started daydreaming.
“Look, see how romantic they are? I want that too.”
“That’s kind of awkward.”
“Do you love me or not！”
A couple started arguing because of us.
“Old man, look at the young people today, so romantic, expressing their love like that.”
“Yeah, really regret not giving you a romantic memory back then. Sweetheart, thanks for sticking with me all this time.”
“You old fool, at your age, still so smooth-talking, you’re so shameless.”
An elderly couple in their seventies started getting all lovey-dovey because of us.
"Lin Feng, what are you doing? You're so loud, I'm so embarrassed." Li Tong whispered her complaint in my ear.
Li Tong hadn't expected me to do something like this. Under everyone's gaze, she became even more shy, adding a touch of charm and maturity to her elegance—I absolutely adored it.
"I like you, I'm just speaking my mind." Some man shamelessly kept buttering her up, though everything he said was the truth.
Girls all love romance. Even Li Tong, who is quiet and doesn't ask for much, couldn't help but feel even more intoxicated, shy, happy, and satisfied, showing that angelic smile of hers that was utterly mesmerizing.
"Bro, I can't believe you've got moves like this. It's so romantic. Sister Li Tong is really lucky. No girl could resist that." My little sister said jealously, with a sour tone.
"What does a little girl know?" I said happily, gently tapping my little sister on her soft nose with affection.
"I'm not little anymore." My little sister immediately protested.
Next, I went to Li Tong's dorm to move her computer home, connecting both my little sister's and Li Tong's computers to the purchased golden helmet, so we could play games together from now on.
"Alright, these are the things to pay attention to. Once you level up past 10, you can't go back to the beginner village. I can't help you right now, so focus on leveling up first. Once you change classes at level 10, I'll be able to take you leveling."
"My name in the game is Stone City. If anything comes up, just message me directly."
After teaching Li Tong and my little sister some basic game knowledge, I watched them enter the game. It was time for me to start playing too.
Heh, the quest in the Blackstone Tower was still waiting for me to finish. I was already level 20 now, so I should have a fighting chance.
I checked the time. After all the hustle and bustle of moving Li Tong's stuff, it was already nine in the evening. It looked like I wouldn't be able to finish the quest tonight. I'd just have to head to the second floor of Blackstone Tower to check things out and test my new gear.
"Ring... Bro, the phone..." My ringtone had been recorded by my little sister, and it sounded really affectionate.
Just as I was about to log into the game, my phone rang—someone was calling me.
I took out my phone and looked at the number displayed on the screen. My head started buzzing, and it felt like it was swelling up. I really didn't dare to answer this call.
"Bro, the phone! Bro, pick up the phone! Hurry up, it's a hot chick calling!"
Not answering was definitely not an option. Oh well, what's meant to come will come anyway—can't run from it.
Screw it, worst case I get cursed out half to death.
"Sister Liu, hello." I answered the phone nervously.
"What, afraid to pick up, or just don't want to pick up？"
A familiar, captivating face appeared on my video phone—a voluptuous figure, an alluring body, a sexy aura, a devilishly seductive face that captivates the soul. Her trembling breasts, slender waist, and plump hips, paired with a pair of watery, longing eyes, couldn't help but stir one's blood and ignite lust.
Peerless elegance mingled with a hint of moving charm; her dignified and graceful aura concealed the temperament of a noble lady and the maturity of a matron. The soul-stirring allure of a woman was flawlessly embodied in her. Any man who saw her could not help but ignite the deepest flames of desire and lust, wanting to possess her entirely.
Such a woman, full of mature femininity, like a high-and-mighty noble lady, exuded an allure cultivated over time that left all men spellbound. That bewitching charm in every move could never be learned by any other woman, and was certainly beyond the reach of any shy, inexperienced girl.
This captivating beauty was none other than Liu Mengyan, the famously stunning beauty of China University—the perfect mistress and dream woman of every man's fantasies.
During school, after lights out at night, the most talked-about topic was Liu Mengyan. She was the absolute woman and mature beauty in the minds of all us guys.
According to statistics, over eighty percent of the boys at Huaxia University wanted to pursue her, and everyone agreed that she was the kind of woman who was a whore in bed and a lady in public—the type that drives all men crazy.
Of course, back then I was one of them, fantasizing about one day having this mature woman, as her admirer; if not for Xue'er, I couldn't have resisted her irresistible temptation to men.
But it was precisely because of Xue'er that I became one of the men lucky enough to have intimate contact with Liu Mengyan, one of the men who could affectionately call her 'Sister Liu'—and because of that connection, I once sparked envy and jealousy from many of my fellow men.