{"id":7883,"date":"2026-03-23T08:50:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T07:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=7883"},"modified":"2026-03-23T08:50:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T07:50:56","slug":"a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2026\/03\/23\/a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-24\/","title":{"rendered":"A Love-Struck Brain Is Nothing In The Face Of Melodrama – Chapter 24"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

19, who didn\u2019t realize he had almost fallen out with his only friend, thought that after talking to 17, he had helped his friend and resolved his psychological problems.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

17 was almost driven to “crash” by 19\u2019s expression of “no need to thank me.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Luckily, the data patch in 17\u2019s system was quite powerful, and it managed to keep him functioning.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, being so irritated reminded 17 of something. He had yet to pass the sequel of the little world to 19.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

So, he handed a translucent folder to 19.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThe sequel of the little world is out. It didn\u2019t collapse, and the storyline is normal. The male and female leads have no intention of reconciling for a perfect ending. Apart from some added gossip, it\u2019s a perfect sequel.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As 17 spoke, he looked at Ye Wangxing, who had leaned forward with curiosity, and a trace of envy showed in his eyes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What a good host. He completed his tasks honestly and even finished the sequel perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing didn\u2019t notice the envy in 17\u2019s eyes. He simply smiled at 17 and turned to ask 19, confused.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cDid the sequel come out already? Is it because the flow of time is different here?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing hadn\u2019t spoken earlier, giving 19 and his colleague plenty of space to catch up, but that didn\u2019t mean he wasn\u2019t curious, especially since this was his first time encountering something from a science fiction novel.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When he first came to the system company, he had only stayed here for half an hour before being immediately shoved into a beginner’s task. Now, the scenes he had witnessed on the way here had been enough to amaze Ye Wangxing, a country bumpkin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Not to mention the company’s incredible welfare benefits and the small suite they provided for accommodation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The suite\u2019s size was comparable to his own home, and his personal room was large enough. Even though he didn\u2019t have much to store, the sense of security the house gave him was enough to make him feel at ease mentally.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Of course, Ye Wangxing still remembered his position. So, when the sequel of the little world was mentioned, he immediately leaned in to see it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But Ye Wangxing was still quite curious about the passage of time. After all, it had only been a few hours since he left that little world, and yet the sequel had already come out. Clearly, the flow of time on both sides was different.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cNot strictly speaking, yes,\u201d 19 explained plainly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing nodded and began reviewing the sequel of the little world.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

19, on his part, casually scanned the translucent file and directly uploaded it into Ye Wangxing\u2019s mind.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing didn\u2019t even need to open his eyes. The sequel of the little world appeared directly in his mind, and he immediately closed his eyes to read it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201417, who had not spoken the sentence he had been meaning to say, watched the two of them work together smoothly. He sighed inwardly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018The reason they\u2019re able to team up for missions, really, is not without reason.\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing didn\u2019t know what 17 was thinking. He was fully immersed in the sequel of the little world.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After the final exams, Zhou Mu was transferred out not long after.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

His uncle sent him to a military-managed school, which was recommended by the Su family.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It was formal but strict. Sending Zhou Mu there was like peeling off a layer of skin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As for the two thugs and Zhou Mu\u2019s so-called brothers, although they weren\u2019t punished thanks to timely compensation and cutting ties with Zhou Mu, after the heat died down, they were still out causing trouble on the streets.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But unfortunately, walking down dark alleys often leads to meeting ghosts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

These two thugs were caught when they were still making a scene on the streets while setting off fireworks. The police were surprised to discover that they weren\u2019t riding electric motorcycles, but real motorcycles\u2014and they didn\u2019t even have licenses.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Adding to that, they were setting off fireworks and fighting on the third ring road, and they were promptly sentenced to a year in prison.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But for them, this result might have been a blessing in disguise. A month after they were sent to prison, Zhou Mu\u2019s brothers were out causing trouble again and ran into a fully insured semi-trailer loaded with goods.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Congratulations, they hit the jackpot.jpg<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Like the people mentioned in Principal Zheng\u2019s emergency traffic accident scenario, they ended up as a blob of pixelated mess and cat heads.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When this news reached the first high school, Su Qing had already returned from Iceland. Zhou Mu\u2019s transfer to the military school had also been her idea.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Originally, the Su family had planned to expel Zhou Mu from school.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But for reasons unknown, Su Qing stopped her family from expelling him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After Zhou Mu got the news, he stood outside Su Qing\u2019s apartment complex for a long time. Maybe he wanted to apologize, or maybe he thought he could make a comeback.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In any case, Su Qing saw him every morning on her way to school, but she never spoke to him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It wasn\u2019t until a week later, when Zhou Mu was sent to the military school, that Su Qing didn\u2019t see him anymore.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

For both Su Qing and Zhou Mu, this was the final closure to their relationship.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As for the “gossip quartet,” they were furious about the situation, but Su Qing only smiled when others commented that she was too soft-hearted, and then focused all her energy on studying.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

A year later, Su Qing got into Peking University.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

She achieved what Zhou Mu had said a year ago\u2014holding her acceptance letter and crying freely.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The gossip quartet, with Ye Wangxing\u2019s occasional help of \u201cI\u2019ll steal Yi Yan\u2019s notes for you,\u201d also got into their ideal schools.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As for Ye Wangxing and his companions, under the guidance of the main system, the college entrance exam was a breeze.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing successfully entered the China Agricultural University, and the other two also went to Beijing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Their complex relationships continued all the way from high school to college.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But it seemed that the main system had made a mistake in understanding their behavior logic. Every time they were about to confess their feelings, someone would always interrupt them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Seeing his friends’ happy college life and the three of them in a lighthearted romance comedy, Ye Wangxing couldn\u2019t help but smile.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Ah, it felt like the death marks had faded.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n

With a smile on his face, he closed the sequel of the little world and looked up. \u201cIs that all?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThe sequel only goes up to here. For the sake of the host\u2019s mental health, the main system will not provide any more information, whether good or bad, beyond this point.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

19 spoke calmly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBecause there have been past cases where hosts have acted out due to sequels of previous worlds, this rule was established. I hope you understand.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing nodded, signaling that he understood, but his mood was somewhat down. Still, he accepted the fact that he was just a passerby.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

His final mission was to go home, after all.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But the atmosphere in the room grew a little heavy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

17, noticing the change in the mood, quickly shifted the topic.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBy the way, there\u2019s another mission. Originally, I was planning to give it to you tomorrow, but now that I think about it, it\u2019s better to give it to you earlier so you can prepare.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

17 smiled as he spoke, but his smile wasn\u2019t like Ye Wangxing\u2019s warm, sunny one. It was the kind that made one feel a little chilly, like a smiling tiger.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, Ye Wangxing didn\u2019t mind this. After all, 17 looked pitiful with his battle damage, and even the sly aura around him had diminished.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Moreover, the next mission that 17 brought shocked Ye Wangxing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He forgot to observe 17.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

19, on the other hand, stared blankly at 17.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYou\u2019re sure you want to give this mission to a host who just completed a beginner\u2019s task?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

17 sighed inwardly and then silently put forward the most sincere condition.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cDouble the mission rewards.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

***<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Hengxing Hotel.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Today was the wedding of the pop king Xu Feng and his partner.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But none of the paparazzi or the so-called industry insiders had any idea about it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Only their two families and some close friends were present.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The entire wedding looked strangely humble. It wasn\u2019t even held in the main hall, but in a side hall that didn\u2019t match Xu Feng\u2019s status at all.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It looked like an ordinary person\u2019s wedding\u2014standard glass tables, no floral decorations, nothing extravagant.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYou set the date on the same day as the Qin family\u2019s wedding in the main hall. His partner is ten years younger than him, and he\u2019s spoiling him. Should we change the date?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xu Feng\u2019s mother said, but Xu Feng showed no intention of changing anything.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Because he didn\u2019t like the partner he was marrying at all.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

An Yang.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He was only marring An Yang because he wanted to please his grandfather. He didn\u2019t care whether the wedding was in the main hall or side hall.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

And the one he truly liked\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xu Feng stood in the center of the wedding ceremony, gazing toward the first row of guests.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

There, sat a man, wearing a white groomsman outfit, a clean and warm man.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

That was Yun Cheng.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The man Xu Feng truly liked. His grandfather never seemed to like Yun Cheng, and since he had studied abroad before, Xu Feng\u2019s secret admiration had been hidden deep within his heart.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Today, they finally met again, at his wedding.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cPlease welcome the other groom!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With the enthusiastic voice of the emcee, Xu Feng hurriedly raised his head and looked forward.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Another man, also dressed in a white groom\u2019s suit, appeared, walking toward Xu Feng, his hand linked with his father\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He wore a smile on his face. Even though his bold features didn\u2019t match his delicate makeup, he <\/span><\/p>\r\n

was still smiling joyfully, and it was clear from his face how happy he was.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Until An Yang\u2019s father placed his son\u2019s hand in Xu Feng\u2019s, his smile never faltered\u2014until Xu Feng frowned and whispered to him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cSmile less. You don\u2019t look like him anymore.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

An Yang immediately lowered his smile. A trace of heartbreak flashed in his eyes, but he still tried to imitate the smile of the man in the audience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, it didn\u2019t feel natural, so it appeared somewhat fake.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This made Xu Feng grow increasingly impatient, but he didn\u2019t want to lose his temper. He turned his head, only to lock eyes with Yun Cheng in the audience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The lighting was just right, and Yun Cheng happened to be illuminated, his sorrowful expression visible. Even the tears in his eyes were undeniable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xu Feng\u2019s mind buzzed, and he couldn\u2019t help but release An Yang\u2019s hand.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It was hard to describe how many memories of Yun Cheng flashed in his mind at that moment. He looked at Yun Cheng\u2019s tear-filled eyes and shut his own tightly, as if making a certain decision.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He reached for the microphone from the emcee and turned to speak to everyone in the room.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cEveryone, I have an announcement to make.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xu Feng spoke directly, his handsome face serious.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cI actually do not like the partner I am marrying today, An Yang. I was forced to marry him. The person I truly love is the one I have liked since I was a child!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYun Cheng!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The audience erupted in chaos, and on stage, An Yang looked at the man standing before him, trembling all over, unable to say a word.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Below the stage, everyone was in uproar. Old Master Xu was so angry that he fell back into his chair, and the parents of both sides shook all over with fury.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Especially An Yang\u2019s father, who had just helped his child onto the stage. He shook violently with anger, but his gaze was not on Xu Feng\u2014it was on An Yang.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The waitstaff sensed the danger and quickly reported to the head waiter while trying to pull the main doors closed. But just as they opened the doors, they collided with the side door to the main hall, which had also been opened.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It led directly to the lounge of the main hall.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

At that moment, a clear and steady voice came from the main hall.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYou two, get down.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The voice carried an irresistible authority\u2014yet the words that followed made everyone instantly widen their eyes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cOff my wife.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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