{"id":8148,"date":"2026-09-24T09:37:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T07:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=8148"},"modified":"2026-09-24T09:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T07:37:03","slug":"a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-104","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2026\/09\/24\/a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-104\/","title":{"rendered":"A Love-Struck Brain Is Nothing In The Face Of Melodrama – Chapter 104"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Gu Yan stood in place, stiff as if he were a statue.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The words he had just heard still echoed in his ears\u2014\u201cfianc\u00e9,\u201d \u201cchildhood engagement.\u201d These words felt like powerful explosives, detonating violently in his mind.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He even began to doubt his own ears. Was this still Chinese? Or had he argued with Mu Bai just now, and his emotions had become so intense that he was experiencing auditory hallucinations?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In this era, getting engaged in college was rare, though not impossible. Yet now, these scenarios that normally existed only in TV shows and novels were happening right in front of him, happening to his roommate Ye Wangxing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing had a fianc\u00e9\u2014and yet he casually sent a love-heart-shaped fried egg to a childhood betrothal?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan widened his eyes. His normally clear thoughts completely sank into chaos. He didn\u2019t even think about where Ye Wangxing had cooked the meal. The sudden, shocking news left him dizzy, as if his soul had been shaken out of its body.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He instinctively turned his gaze to the young man in front of him, whose face was calm, as if he had no idea that he had just said something earth-shattering.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As his roommate, Gu Yan didn\u2019t interact much with Ye Wangxing, partly due to his own identity as a wealthy second-generation student and partly because he had started dating Mu Bai as soon as he entered school.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Still, he knew a little about Ye Wangxing\u2019s basic situation. After all, their dorm housed a \u201cgolden retriever\u201d figure who charmed everyone at first sight. As roommates, sometimes they could bask in the glow and enjoy small privileges.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan didn\u2019t like to show off. If they weren\u2019t Ye Wangxing\u2019s roommates, they might not even know how popular he was at school.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After all, with Gu Yan himself being the campus heartthrob in the dorm, the others\u2019 brilliance was somewhat overshadowed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Still, Gu Yan, though a little spoiled, was generous and not overbearing. He got along well with the others in the dorm.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014And this \u201cgetting along well\u201d was also why Gu Yan was so shocked now.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He knew what kind of person Ye Wangxing was!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing was a computer science student, average in academics but extraordinarily well-liked. Both male and female students seemed to enjoy his company.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan had seen him several times in the cafeteria, where the aunties would pile a full tray of food for him. Combined with his slim figure, he looked like a college student coming home for the New Year, eager to be fed by elders.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Oddly, Ye Wangxing rarely flattered anyone. He smiled often, spoke sincerely, and yet his popularity exceeded that of the most socially adept students.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It wasn\u2019t flashy popularity. People helped him whenever it didn\u2019t inconvenience themselves.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Later, Gu Yan realized it was probably because of Ye Wangxing\u2019s appearance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing\u2019s looks were undeniably appealing. His features weren\u2019t stunning individually, but together they had unique charm. Slightly drooping eyes gave him an innocent and gentle aura, and full lips added a hint of sensuality.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Combined with his toned yet not exaggerated muscular build, his clothes making him look slim, he resembled the kind of average-performing, helpful, not-annoying next-door younger brother\u2014perfectly hitting most people\u2019s preferences.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan even found campus forum discussions confirming that many believed Ye Wangxing probably hadn\u2019t even had his first love yet.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But now\u2014Gu Yan couldn\u2019t help but look the handsome young man over from head to toe again.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This normally harmless, sunny roommate casually mentioned \u201cfianc\u00e9\u201d and \u201cchildhood engagement\u201d?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

And apparently, the two weren\u2019t the same person???<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan felt he needed to calm down.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014At least he had to first accept that these two people were indeed not the same.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As Gu Yan struggled to accept this, the handsome young man standing at the desk had already packed his two lunch boxes and even wrote two sticky notes\u2014heart-shaped.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He used a pen to write different messages on them and attached them to the lunch boxes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It looked like he had returned to the dorm just to pick up these two notes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing\u2019s actions finally brought Gu Yan back to his senses. He instinctively wanted to see what the notes said, but the handsome young man had already placed the lunch boxes down.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan finally regained his composure. He recalled his own earlier reaction and almost smacked himself, then quietly said to Ye Wangxing: \u201cNot the fourth brother, you\u2019re joking, right? Where did you get two lunch boxes? Are you trying to mess with me?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan still couldn\u2019t believe it, but Ye Wangxing just looked at him strangely and said: \u201cWhy would I mess with you? Also, I cooked this meal using a senior\u2019s apartment off-campus and borrowed his kitchen. I felt bad, so I even left a portion for him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Only then did Gu Yan realize Ye Wangxing wasn\u2019t joking. Everything he had said was serious.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Including the childhood engagement and the fianc\u00e9!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan plopped down on the chair at his desk, staring at Ye Wangxing, unsure what to say. He really wanted to ask how Ye Wangxing managed to talk about having two partners so naturally.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But in the end, he opened and closed his mouth several times before finally forcing out a single sentence.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026\u2026Isn\u2019t what you did a bit unfair to your childhood betrothal? After all, you already have a fianc\u00e9 and you\u2019re still teasing them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The handsome young man, who had been about to leave, heard Gu Yan\u2019s words. He looked at him with a puzzled expression and said: \u201cNo, their family would hide it from them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan: “\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He began to suspect he had traveled to a parallel universe.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Do city people really play this big???<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Fortunately, Ye Wangxing gave him a seemingly reasonable explanation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014A seemingly reasonable explanation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026\u2026Back then, they were all boys, but they played well together, so their families only mentioned the engagement and fianc\u00e9 casually.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The handsome young man looked slightly embarrassed as he spoke.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBut later, their family had some changes. My family could only use this identity to give them some support. Eventually, we helped their family go abroad. Now that they have returned, people still call them \u2018childhood betrothal\u2019 and \u2018fianc\u00e9,\u2019 but\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

A layer of worry appeared on Ye Wangxing\u2019s face, like he was troubled about having only one head and being unable to let all the big dogs pet him at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThey seem to take the past events seriously. Plus, the past caused some psychological trauma\u2026 Now, the family is pampering them, so of course I wouldn\u2019t ruin it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Hearing this explanation, Gu Yan relaxed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThen it\u2019s fine, as long as you\u2019re not deliberately two-timing. You just have to like both of them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan said this while looking at Ye Wangxing, but\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He watched as the handsome young man looked away, guilty.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Seeing Gu Yan\u2019s incredulous expression, the young man looked embarrassed and said: \u201c\u2026\u2026They\u2019re too handsome, and they\u2019re really cute. I just always want to take care of them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Even though he said this, he awkwardly changed the topic.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cCough cough, enough about me. What about you? Did you fight with Mu Bai?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan, though still a bit shocked, kept quiet since it was his friend.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Hearing Ye Wangxing\u2019s words, his frustration surged.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He had been struggling with the explosive words \u201cfianc\u00e9\u201d and \u201cchildhood betrothal,\u201d but now he found an outlet for venting, unable to stop complaining.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He furrowed his brows, his tone tinged with impatience: \u201cFight? Hah, it was just him being unreasonable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised by Gu Yan\u2019s reaction, but patiently asked: \u201cOh? How so?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan snorted, a hint of disdain in his voice: \u201cI get up early every day to buy him breakfast. Isn\u2019t that thoughtful enough? And yet he got upset over a cilantro bun! Do you think such a trivial thing is worth getting angry about?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As he spoke, his tone became more assertive, as if presenting a case at a negotiation table: \u201cI, Gu Yan, have never cared for anyone so much. But he not only didn\u2019t appreciate it, he said I ignored his feelings? Ridiculous!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cI remember what he said\u2014he wanted a special breakfast. Wasn\u2019t the cilantro bun special enough? Even if I forgot, he doesn\u2019t eat cilantro, and he has so many things to remember. How could anyone remember all of it?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan became more and more self-righteous.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing listened, his lips twitching slightly before returning to a calm expression. He blinked and said gently: \u201cHmm\u2026 so you think he shouldn\u2019t have gotten angry?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cOf course he shouldn\u2019t!\u201d Gu Yan replied without hesitation, his tone full of unquestionable confidence. \u201cI did so much for him. Shouldn\u2019t he be grateful? Besides, it\u2019s just a cilantro bun. Next time I won\u2019t buy it, and there\u2019s no need to make a fuss.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing\u2019s lips stiffened gradually, but he kept a polite smile and didn\u2019t interrupt. A trace of helplessness flickered in his eyes, as if he found Gu Yan\u2019s complaints a little\u2026 exaggerated. But he didn\u2019t say it and merely nodded slightly, showing he was listening.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan didn\u2019t notice Ye Wangxing\u2019s expression change and continued without pause: \u201cHe also said I always ignore his feelings! Hah, doesn\u2019t he know how precious my time is? I take the time to be with him, which is already very accommodating, and he still isn\u2019t satisfied?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing took a deep breath, trying to make his expression less stiff. He lifted a hand and gently patted Gu Yan on the shoulder, speaking in a soft, comforting tone: \u201cYou like him. Couples always have bumps along the way. It\u2019s just a small matter, don\u2019t take it too seriously.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan paused, saying nothing, just thinking for a while.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Seeing that Gu Yan\u2019s mood had calmed slightly, Ye Wangxing picked up his lunch boxes and waved at him: \u201cI\u2019m leaving now. They\u2019re still waiting for me!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After saying this, his pace quickened noticeably, eager to escape this \u201cemotional counseling session.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When Li Qing returned to the dormitory, he saw this exact scene.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan, the school heartthrob, sat at his desk looking completely bewildered, while their dorm\u2019s \u201cinvisible big boss\u201d left with two lunch boxes. Seeing him, he smiled and nodded at Li Qing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Naturally, Li Qing didn\u2019t block Ye Wangxing\u2019s way\u2014this was the guy who could get them extra meat and dishes in the cafeteria.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cFourth Brother, where are you going? There\u2019s a lecture this afternoon, if you don\u2019t go, you\u2019ll lose credits.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He needed to notify him about serious matters.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAh, I know, don\u2019t worry. I\u2019ll definitely be back before the lecture. I\u2019m just going to deliver some meals.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing said this, his handsome face carrying a hint of urgency. Li Qing didn\u2019t press him further and waved with a smile.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cFourth Brother has someone he likes? Hurry up then.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Qing chuckled, and the handsome young man gave him a grateful look, took the lunch boxes, and left.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It wasn\u2019t until Ye Wangxing left that Li Qing looked at Gu Yan, who was still slumped over in his chair, face full of confusion.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong? Third Brother, what happened? Why do you look like that\u2014did you argue with Mu Bai again?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Qing said, looking as if he\u2019d already known it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If it had been last year, he might have gone up to ask what happened, but this year he had learned his lesson. After almost a year of dating, he and Mu Bai had figured out the argument patterns.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Either Gu Yan had forgotten Mu Bai\u2019s preferences, or Mu Bai had felt insecure about Gu Yan\u2019s actions and acted accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If it was just that, it would have been fine, but every time Gu Yan and Mu Bai argued, after both sides intervened for a while and even considered breaking up, the next morning they would reconcile. Those who tried to mediate often ended up being glared at by the two.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Just thinking about it made Li Qing\u2019s blood pressure rise.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As expected, Gu Yan nodded in front of Li Qing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Qing, looking like he\u2019d already guessed, went to his seat, opened his laptop, and was about to log in with friends when he heard Gu Yan say slowly:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThis morning I argued with Mu Bai. Fourth Brother advised me that little quarrels are normal between couples.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Qing nodded absentmindedly, he didn\u2019t take it to heart, since they had previously given the same advice to Gu Yan.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Then he heard Gu Yan drop a bombshell.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cI also think he\u2019s right, after all, Fourth Brother seem to have more experience coaxing people\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Qing casually said: “How does Fourth Brother have more experience than you? Did he date a boyfriend clingier than Mu Bai?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Then Li Qing heard Gu Yan reply softly: \u201cNo, he don\u2019t have a boyfriend.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2014But he has a fianc\u00e9 and a betrothal partner.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gu Yan said seriously.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cHe just went to deliver meals to these two.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Qing: \u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhat???\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing didn\u2019t know that after he left, the dorm had filled with Li Qing\u2019s exclamations. He was marveling at how difficult the protagonist of this story could be.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

[19, although the previous task worlds had self-consistent logic, I\u2019ve never seen it self-consistent to this degree. This task is probably going to be really difficult.]<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing said, slightly headache-stricken, speaking to 19 with a habitual closeness rather than distance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201419 was delighted by this.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

So 19 said: [Host, rest assured, I will simulate their personalities\u2014although there were some oversights with Shi Xianzhu in the last world, in this world 85% will be fine.]<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Hearing this, Ye Wangxing felt confident, since 19 had never disappointed him and was completely reliable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Thinking this, Ye Wangxing\u2019s face unintentionally flushed, but then he thought of the headache-inducing plot and forced it back down.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This world\u2019s fate line could be described as the old-fashioned \u201cCEO romance novel\u201d type.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Specifically, the kind where the little submissive escapes ninety-nine times.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

From the start of Gu Yan and Mu Bai\u2019s relationship, the story continued through their marriage until Mu Bai truly escaped 99 times\u2014it only ended then.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If it were just this, the plot wouldn\u2019t require Ye Wangxing\u2019s involvement, since such fate lines weren\u2019t much different from beginner tasks.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Provided the protagonists weren\u2019t perfectly aligned with the fate line.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But yes, 100% alignment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This was a terrifying situation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In the previous world, Shi Xianzhu\u2019s alignment reached 80%, and Song Yun still had some feelings for him, because his alignment with the fate line was relatively high\u2014at least 60%.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

At least then, he could tolerate some advice, and with the support of his younger brother, Song Yun could only reminisce about his lost love under the protection of bodyguards.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2026Too tragic, only money could console him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This world was different. Here, both protagonists\u2019 alignment with the fate line was 100%, meaning they were essentially the incarnations of the fate line. They would do anything to keep the fate line on track. This was one reason Ye Wangxing found it so troublesome.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Even more troublesome\u2014these two truly loved each other with absolute sincerity.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Though he chased and she ran, they would always reconcile.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014And anyone who helped them would suffer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This was a classic novel trope: any male or female supporting character interfering with the couple would face retaliation, ending up in thankless or even troublesome situations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This storyline exhausted Ye Wangxing mentally and physically, finally making him understand why the system raised the difficulty for a veteran like him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014These protagonists weren\u2019t easy for ordinary taskers to handle.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yet based on their personalities and situation seen in the fate line, Ye Wangxing had to adjust his previous strategy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He took a deep breath, carrying the two lunch boxes, and said to 19: [In this world, forget about trying to separate the protagonists. From my experience, I can\u2019t think of a way to make them break up romantically.]<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing\u2019s voice carried calm resignation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

[\u2014After all, with a couple like this, even my dad couldn\u2019t manage it. We can only advise the parents to loosen up and wait for them to realize it themselves.]<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Although most wouldn\u2019t realize it, and would continue entangling indefinitely.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

[Alright host, do you want to replace the previous script?]<\/span><\/p>\r\n

19 hadn\u2019t finished modeling the protagonists\u2019 personalities, but he knew his host was troubled because of them. Offering choices eased his host\u2019s mind.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

[No need to replace the script for now, observe a bit more, then decide about the protagonists.]<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing frowned and thought.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

[Alright host, I will prepare accordingly\u2014but I suggest you speed up. Your lunch today is excellent, and it\u2019s enough to make them proudly display it to everyone.]<\/span><\/p>\r\n

19 voice remained calm.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He silently covered his flushed face, thinking: 19, that\u2019s unfair!<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n

While Ye Wangxing blushed, Mu Bai grudgingly did chores during lunch break and muttered to a colleague: \u201c\u2026It\u2019s always like this! I said I don\u2019t eat cilantro, and he can\u2019t remember! He says it\u2019s for my good, but it\u2019s just perfunctory!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

His colleague just smiled and moved on, knowing Mu Bai well after a month of working together.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Mu Bai complained a lot but no one responded, making him feel embarrassed and wronged. Instinctively, he wanted to message Gu Yan.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He took out his phone but realized he was still angry. Resolutely, he put the phone back in his pocket and continued his chores.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This internship was arranged by Gu Yan. At first, Mu Bai could manage more, but due to his insufficient skills, he ended up doing chores.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He had even quarreled with Gu Yan about this, but since the company belonged to his uncle, not Gu Yan, Gu Yan didn\u2019t intervene. Mu Bai continued doing his chores grudgingly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Finally, at lunch break, Mu Bai headed to the cafeteria. Since he finished tasks late, few people were left when he arrived. He didn\u2019t mind, ate his meal, and scrolled through social media.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After gossiping about the cute lunch box CEO Pei posted online, he left the cafeteria.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Shortly after, he saw a familiar figure exit the CEO\u2019s private elevator.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He recognized Ye Wangxing, Gu Yan\u2019s roommate.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Mu Bai hadn\u2019t remembered much about him\u2014just that he seemed ordinary, didn\u2019t talk much, and occasionally nodded when passing in the dorm.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Today, Ye Wangxing surprised him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The young man wore a simple black T-shirt, still handsome, but his slightly flushed cheeks gave his features an indescribable charm.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Mu Bai focused more on why he came out of the CEO\u2019s private elevator this year.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Unfortunately, Ye Wangxing didn\u2019t notice him and hurriedly left the company, leaving Mu Bai a little disappointed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Soon, Mu Bai forgot this incident because he had juicier news.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhat? CEO Pei also posted a lunch box video? What\u2019s going on? It\u2019s summer, and he\u2019s already single again?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The news was so exciting that he forgot his cold war with Gu Yan.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

CEO Pei had a good rapport with employees\u2014friendly despite being a CEO, joking with staff, tolerating small issues, though strict at work. Considering his salaries, it was bearable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The junior CEO Pei, however, was less popular: quiet, focused on coding, short-tempered, and employees avoided him. Some didn\u2019t even remember his appearance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If he weren\u2019t the older CEO\u2019s nephew, the company might have easily forgotten him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Now both of them seemed to have their \u201cromance sparks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Mu Bai immediately sent all the photos from their social media to Gu Yan, saying: \u201cGu Yan, it seems like you\u2019re going to have an aunt and a sister-in-law.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Receiving Mu Bai\u2019s message, Gu Yan felt pleased\u2014this time Mu Bai had humbled himself first\u2014but seeing the photos, he fell into thought.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Why did these two lunch boxes look so familiar?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Support translation:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"This<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n

<\/p>\r\n

<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gu Yan stood in place, stiff as if he were a statue. The words he had just heard still echoed in his ears\u2014\u201cfianc\u00e9,\u201d \u201cchildhood engagement.\u201d These words felt like powerful explosives, detonating violently in his mind. He even began to doubt his own ears. Was this still Chinese? Or had he argued with Mu Bai […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7815,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[118],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing","entry","has-media"],"acf":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":false,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ontimestory.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250409131120_300_420.jpeg?fit=300%2C420&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8148"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8149,"href":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8148\/revisions\/8149"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}