Kane, who had been busy at the company until midnight, suddenly slapped his forehead as he remembered he had to catch up on the latest chapter. Without hesitation, he pulled out his light brain.
Today was a big update—absolutely unmissable!
Having finally finished all his work tasks, this was now his moment of happiness.
What’s more, judging by the comments section, the two protagonists had hugged for the first time, and new chapters were still dropping every hour without fail!
It was simply too cool~
Kane, who believed the spoilers too easily, had no idea that this mouthful of sugar was, in fact, a bittersweet one laced with hidden knives.
From the thrill of the grandfather’s unexpected appearance to support the protagonist and slap the face of the villain, to the bittersweet misunderstanding caused by the male supporting character’s entrance; from Caesar’s angry and aggrieved embrace to Gu Bai’s sudden, unprepared flutter of emotions and confusion…
Under the intense, drumbeat-like twists and reversals of contradictions, Kane felt as though his brain had completely surrendered to the author’s masterful writing and was swept away by the stormy waves of the book!
Immersed in this sweet and sour, tender yet awkward love story, he was so captivated by its brilliance that he couldn’t take his eyes off it!
Even more fulfilling, Kane found that just as he finished reading the earlier chapters, the next update dropped punctually at the hour!
This kind of continuous, rapid updates was simply a dream for readers chasing serialized stories.
If only all novels could update like this—how amazing would that be?
Kane dove headfirst into the latest chapter!
In the previous chapter, Caesar hugged Gu Bai in his arms with overwhelming possessiveness, but Gu Bai’s obviously flustered expression was caught by the male supporting character, Roy, who was completely unaware of their marriage contract, which inevitably led to a huge misunderstanding.
[[“Caesar, what are you doing? Gu Bai doesn’t want this, can’t you see that?”
With the good intention of helping Gu Bai, Roy tried to stop Caesar’s actions.
However, for Caesar, such behavior was nothing short of adding fuel to the fire.
“How long have you even known each other, and you think you have the right to say something like that?”
Despite always being clumsy and frustrated while facing his “wife”, Caesar would instantly revert to his natural arrogance and domineering attitude when dealing with others.
With his already tall and imposing figure, combined with his sneering condescension from above, Roy subconsciously clenched his fists.
“Gu Bai could never like someone like you…!”
Before Roy could finish, Caesar, who had reached his limit, threw a punch straight at him—
“Stop, Caesar!”
But just as Roy’s face turned pale and he was about to be punched, Gu Bai suddenly grabbed Caesar, forcing the furious golden retriever to immediately let go of his strength.
Caesar, who was already looking aggrieved, was held back and stood obediently behind Gu Bai.
“Sorry, Roy. This is between Caesar and me. Let’s leave it at that for today,” Gu Bai said with a forced smile, half-pushing and half-dragging Caesar away from the scene.
When they were finally alone, Gu Bai tried to reason with the unreasonable man:
“Caesar, you were too rude just now. You should apologize to Roy. He didn’t even—”
But before he could finish, Caesar, whose anger had mysteriously dissipated because Gu Bai had held his hand in front of others, suddenly felt that strange sweetness turn into indignation and frustration as he listened to Gu Bai’s words.
Wasn’t he supposed to be Gu Bai’s partner?
Why was he always speaking up for someone else…
Could it really be, as Roy had implied, that someone as kind, gentle, and capable as Gu Bai—someone so perfect in every way—could never truly fall for him? [the filter for his wife has already turned up to the maximum.jpg]
Driven by this hidden sense of grievance and annoyance, Caesar started justifying his actions to himself and even directly interrupted Gu Bai’s attempts to persuade him.
“Don’t forget, you’re the partner I paid one million star coins to hire. What gives you the right to get so handsy with a third party during our act?”
The moment Caesar, with a faint trace of jealousy, sneered those words, the atmosphere instantly plummeted to freezing point.
Gu Bai’s expression even turned pale at the underlying meaning of those words.
In a way, their relationship had indeed been built on a one-million-star coin transaction and had always been dangerously unequal.
Everything that seemed peaceful and stable up until now was entirely dependent on Caesar’s mood.
By bringing up the payment, Caesar had effectively shattered the fragile balance that had kept this arrangement in check.
In the ensuing silence, Caesar clutched the coat he had brought in case Gu Bai felt cold. Though he realized he had misspoken, his lifelong pride made it impossible for him to apologize.
He had spent the entire afternoon searching for Gu Bai, only to find him happily chatting with someone else.
And now, he was expected to apologize to Roy?
More so to someone like Roy who had never even been allowed into his circle? There was no way he could do that!
Thus, the emotions between Gu Bai and Caesar, which had shifted from that sudden, heart-stirring embrace to this icy silence, had now reached a freezing point.
If Gu Bai had only felt hesitant and disheartened by the villain’s earlier provocations, Caesar’s words now made him realize he might have truly made a mistake.
After all, as a hired actor, what right did he have to expect or demand anything from Caesar?
Was it Caesar’s occasional gentleness and reliance, or the unconditional warmth and kindness from Caesar’s grandfather, that had made him momentarily believe this could be a home?
All of these illusions were like poisoned honey or a pumpkin carriage that would vanish at the stroke of midnight.
He should have known better from the beginning.
Perhaps what he was facing now was the punishment for forgetting this truth.]]
As Kane clutched his light brain, eagerly waiting for sweet moments, he was instead blindsided by a plot twist so sharp it felt like jumping off a building. After reading everything, he was completely stunned.
‘Wait—weren’t they just hugging for the first time in the last chapter?!’
‘How did the plot escalate to this point?!’[Holds head in agony.jpg]
After taking more than a dozen deep breaths, Kane clutched his wounded heart and tried to calm down before rereading the chapter to confirm what had happened…
No, it must have been his eyes playing tricks on him.
After all, how could such a horrifying development exist in the universe? It was absolutely impossible.
But rereading it only made him feel as if Caesar’s harsh words had stabbed him in the heart all over again.
‘What?! Caesar, how dare you?!’
‘And that devilish author—did they even have a heart?! How could they let Gu Bai suffer like this?!’
——
In the CEO’s office on the top-floor of Xingqiong Entertainment, the sound of a table being slammed reverberated through the room, startling the secretary outside so much that she looked that way with a pale face.
‘What happened to make the boss so angry?!’
But Kane wasn’t the only one reacting this way. The comments section of “Contract Marriage” had erupted into an unprecedented storm of fury!
For interstellar readers unaccustomed to angst arcs, the dramatic climax of this “chasing wife to the crematorium” plot was their first real taste of heart-wrenching pain.
[Ah, Caesar! I’m absolutely dumbfounded. How could your 37-degree mouth say such cold words?!]
[Is the author insane?! Why would they write something so hurtful to Gu Bai?! [Crying emoji] I can’t accept this! Please, rewrite it! I’ll pretend I lost my memory and never read it!]
[No, nothing can save my mood even if I lost my memory on the spot. Where is Huanyu’s headquarters? I’m going there tonight! Either the author or I won’t see the sunrise!]
In fact, most interstellar readers were pure, cute, forgiving, and kind-hearted.
In the past, the liveliest debates in the comments section of the Huanyu Reading Platform were no more than the final chapters of “By Lake Madra”.
However, compared to the uproar and explosive activity in the comments section of “Contract Marriage”, those past debates were nothing more than child’s play!
Even Shaxs, the editor who had been pulling an all-nighter to monitor the rankings, was so terrified by the unprecedented explosion in the comments section that he immediately logged into StarNet and frantically messaged Yu Mian.
[Crispy Shark: Oh my god, should we quickly retract that last chapter update? I can still contact the tech department for emergency processing. Please respond quickly!!! (Clinging to your legs and begging hysterically.jpg)]
Shaxs really hadn’t expected that after Yu Mian finished updating the previous wave of saved drafts, the new content he hadn’t reviewed would possess such universe-destroying power!
How could he have missed reviewing this part?
If he had even glanced at it, he would have sworn to stop it, even if it cost him his life!
What Shaxs didn’t anticipate, however, was that Yu Mian, the creator of this cosmic explosion in the comments section, remained entirely unfazed.
[Fish: ?]
[Fish: Why retract it? The reader response seems pretty good!]
[Crispy Shark: ???!]
[Crispy Shark: Haven’t you seen the comments section? It’s almost gone insane!]
Meanwhile, Yu Mian, who was still typing furiously on the other side of the light brain, casually replied:
[Fish: Oh, it doesn’t seem like a big deal. There’s another update in an hour. Let’s check then. Everyone in the comments section is so enthusiastic—it’s my first time seeing so many people! I’m so happy!]
Shaxs, who was working overtime late at night in the editorial department, nearly spat out blood when he read Yu Mian’s calm message.
“Enthusiastic?!”
‘Did this newbie author have no idea that the clicks on the rankings list had already multiplied several times over?’
The number of readers in the comments section that were furious over Gu Bai’s suffering could form an interstellar fleet to storm Huanyu’s headquarters overnight!
It would be such a shame if such a good book were to fall apart halfway due to the development of the plot!
No matter how much Shaxs spammed Yu Mian with messages to take the situation seriously, all he received in return were casual replies like “It’s fine,” “No worries,” and “Mhm, mhm.”
Shaxs was on the verge of tears. He simply didn’t believe Yu Mian could salvage the situation in the next chapter.
Caesar really should learn to keep his mouth shut if he couldn’t say anything nice!
If he were Gu Bai, he wouldn’t have tolerated a single word of that nonsense. What Caesar said was a complete attack on someone’s self-respect!
In truth, Yu Mian wasn’t the least bit surprised that this chapter had caused a meltdown in the comments section.
It was a “crematorium” arc, after all—how could there not be some blood and storms?
Without Caesar being jealous, saying the wrong things, and forcing his wife to give up and leave, how could his journey to win his lover back even begin?
Only when their relationship was pushed to the breaking point could the plot reach its next dramatic peak.
Destruction before rebirth—that was the magic of the “chasing wife to the crematorium” novels!
Besides, if Yu Mian truly wanted to go all out with the angst and torture, according to the old dog-blood drama tropes, a painter protagonist would go blind, and a pianist protagonist would get into a car accident and lose his hands…
Yu Mian felt that his sand sculpture “crematorium” was already exceptionally gentle, okay!
Just this small angst?!
Thus, an hour later, amidst the uproar and chaos in the comments section, the latest chapter of “Contract Marriage” was released, right on schedule, like clockwork!
The flood of interstellar readers rushing into the new chapter at that moment was no less overwhelming than a roaring tidal wave.
#We just want to see how the author plans to write this next!#
Even Kane, who had angrily slammed his chair earlier, begrudgingly set it upright and sat down, opening his light brain with ferocity.
If the story didn’t improve, he swore he wouldn’t let the author off the hook when the sun rose!
[[Nighttime. Gu Bai sat alone at the piano in the atrium, staring blankly at the snow falling outside the window as he pressed a few notes.
Perhaps, a year later, he should simply leave this place.
As for the remaining months, he would fulfill the terms of the contract and play the role of Caesar’s spouse well.
After all, the one million payment was more than he could hope to earn in decades of normal work.
This marriage contract had paid off his mother’s medical bills—what regrets could he possibly have?
It was only now that Gu Bai realized that his usually rational and calm self seemed to change whenever he was around Caesar.
It was as if he subconsciously felt obligated to be involved in Caesar’s life.
But their relationship was just a simple employer-employee agreement, one that would expire in a few months.
Suppressing the sting in his heart, Gu Bai forced himself to accept it all.
So, when Caesar, who was so nervous that he didn’t sleep well the whole night, returned home the next day, he was stunned.
The usually indifferent Gu Bai had suddenly become incredibly gentle!
Not only did he take the initiative to ask the butler about Caesar’s schedule and preferences, but he also made breakfast for him for the first time, tied his tie with care for the first time, and even held his hand with a smile during their monthly visits to the main estate to see his grandfather. He was simply the perfect partner.
In that moment when Gu Bai held his hand, Caesar froze, standing stiffly like a block of wood with a silly grin plastered on his face.
He let Gu Bai lead him forward in a daze.
The old couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight of his silly grandson.
After all, as an elder, he could tell at a glance that Caesar really liked Gu Bai very much.]]
Kane, who was originally very angry, read all the way to the latest update and was caught off guard by the unprecedented dose of sugar from the author. For a moment, he even felt a sense of confusion as if he was shooting at an empty target.
‘Wait, hold on!’
‘Was this author aware of how much readers wanted to strangle him over the previous chapter, and so they deliberately wrote this?’
‘Did they think a bit of sugar would be enough to win everyone over?’
‘Let me tell you, absolutely impossible!’
Kane slapped his hand against his uncontrollably grinning face, trying to force his expression back into one of anger and seriousness before continuing to read.
‘Let’s see what other tricks this author has hidden up their sleeve!’
[[The sharp-eyed old man watching the interactions between Gu Bai and Caesar began to notice something strange amidst the anomalies.
Finally, one evening as the sunset painted the garden, the old man, while observing Gu Bai tidying up tools not far away, asked directly:
“Be honest with me, child. Are you and Caesar hiding something from me?”
The old man really liked Gu Bai.
Unlike the people who had surrounded him in the past, Gu Bai’s kindness toward him came without a trace of ulterior motives.
For an old man, such a pure and sincere heart was a rare treasure.
Gu Bai froze for a moment. He looked toward the old man, having not expected him to still have found something wrong.
He didn’t dislike taking care of Caesar’s grandfather.
In fact, through their daily interactions, Gu Bai discovered that the old man’s quirks were more like a child’s tantrums, meant to conceal the loneliness of his twilight years.
But should he lie to him?
Gu Bai bit his lip and remained silent.
“Forget it, that brat Caesar—I knew it…”
Seeing Gu Bai’s hesitation, which seemed to confirm his suspicions, the old man was instantly convinced that there was indeed more to his grandson’s marriage.
“I know Caesar’s personality well. That mouth of his can’t say anything nice. It’s no surprise he’s hard to like…”
“I’m old now and can’t control you young people too much. Just do whatever you want.”
“But whether you’re together or not in the future, if you ever have any issues, you can always come to this old man for a chat.”
The old man sighed as he spoke, his tone filled with nothing but the purest concern of an elder, which only deepened Gu Bai’s guilt.
So after a moment of silence, Gu Bai finally decided to confess everything to the old man.
“…So, I’ll be leaving in a few months. By then, Caesar might need to get someone else to help take care of these gardens.”
After explaining everything, Gu Bai forced a small smile and looked at the old man, who had gripped his cane tightly in shock.
Of course, although Gu Bai explained the cause and effect, he omitted any mention of his mother or the one million payment.
The old man’s words had made it clear: even if he and Caesar weren’t together in the future, Gu Bai could always rely on him.
But if he told the old man about his mother’s situation, he would undoubtedly pay off all the medical expenses without hesitation.
Even though those medical fees were insignificant to Caesar’s grandfather, Gu Bai didn’t want to owe Caesar any more.
Maybe agreeing to Caesar’s contract for the sake of one million was a mistake from the beginning.]]
Kane, who had been holding his breath while reading, almost crushed his light brain upon reaching this part.
If the earlier chapters—where Gu Bai and Caesar’s relationship plunged into icy despair—made readers want to punch Caesar for being an infuriating dog of a man, then Gu Bai’s gentle indifference in this chapter after he made up his mind and Caesar’s silly smiles as he indulged in their false love made one want to lick the sugar on the tip of a knife, but also want to try to be calm and rational.
But all this tension melted away in the face of the rare, heartfelt warmth and support from the usually rigid and stern Grandpa, turning every sharp edge of the narrative into a flood of grievance and heartbreak.
“Caesar’s grandpa… he’s such a good person, right!?”
He had completely embraced Gu Bai as if he were his own grandchild! It was heart-wrenching and touching to the point of tears.
Kane clutched his mouth, his expression so contorted that words failed him.
This novel was truly a masterpiece that evoked one to love and hate it, but also made one unable to stop reading it. It always struck readers where they were most vulnerable!
———–
Meanwhile, the interstellar readers in the comment section were also caught off guard and completely overwhelmed by Grandpa’s shining moment.
After all, the typical interstellar readers had never seen such a crazy plot with a resilient “little sun” who says, “I know the big boss can help me, but I just won’t say it. I just want to rely on my own strength to change my destiny!”
Most readers actually couldn’t bear to see Gu Bai suffer even a little.
They desperately wished the old man would swoop in like a god from heaven to solve everything, so Gu Bai could finally live a normal life.
[Why is Gu Bai so sensible!? If you just told Grandpa, he’d definitely pay off all the debts! He might even cover your mother’s future medical expenses!]
[Exactly! That way, he could start pursuing his dream of music. Why did the author write it this way!? What good does it do to break our hearts!?]
[I can’t take this. I was crying under the covers. Just say it, I’m begging you!]
The overwhelming sympathy for Gu Bai flooded the comment section, escalating to the point where this chapter’s release evolved and dominated several major social platforms and forums across the star network.
It seemed that if the author didn’t revise the plot, readers were ready to form a fleet and storm the headquarters of Huanyu Reading Platform overnight!
Even the deputy editor-in-chief of Huanyu Reading Platform was woken up in the middle of the night due to the uproar.
In the middle of the night, the chubby deputy editor-in-chief was woken up by an urgent communication. It was only then that he learned that the novel “Contract Marriage”, that was signed by Shaxs, had unexpectedly released a groundbreaking ten consecutive chapters tonight!
And not just that—the plot had stirred up an unprecedented public uproar!
Wiping the sweat from his forehead as he listened to the instructions from the call, the deputy editor-in-chief hurriedly placed another call to Editor Shaxs.
On the line, the deputy editor-in-chief hinted in a carefully measured tone as to whether the author Fish Soup Noodles could consider the readers’ emotions in this revolutionary ten-chapter update.
“A big shot couldn’t stand the suspense while catching up on chapters in the middle of the night! Their concern has directly reached our editing department! Editor Shaxs, you’re still young, go persuade the author! The plot must be revised, it absolutely must!”
If you make the mysterious big shot readers angry, the consequences will be serious!
The deputy editor-in-chief’s voice on the phone was both weak and urgent.
Although Shaxs was also curious about the identity of this mysterious figure who could alarm the deputy editor-in-chief, he felt equally wronged.
Hadn’t he tried persuading the author?
He absolutely had! It just hadn’t worked!
Nevertheless, upon receiving instructions from his superiors, Shaxs reached out to Yumin once again.
[Crispy Shark: Dear author, I’m begging you! Do you know your readers are now scattered across the whole interstellar? What if one of them happens to be a big shot? If you keep angering them, what if they ban us entirely?!]
[Crispy Shark: And do we really need to make Gu Bai suffer this much? Grandpa could’ve easily solved everything! TAT]
This time, Shaxs was so desperate he almost cried over the communication line, even sending an animated GIF of a giant shark crying fountains of tears, looking genuinely distraught.
[Fish: Hmm? Are you saying you want to revise the plot as well? Are you sure you want the Grandpa to pay off all the debts after hearing Gu Bai’s tragic confession?]
Surprisingly, Yu Mian, who had been silently observing the reader dynamics while writing, sent a rare, lengthy response after noticing Shaxs was truly flustered.
After reading Yu Mian’s reply, Shaxs suddenly hesitated as he typed.
‘Let Grandpa step in and resolve all the conflicts in one go?’
While it sounded simple, actually making that change… Somehow, it didn’t feel quite right.
[Crispy Shark: Ahhhh, I don’t know anymore! This feels like the biggest challenge of my career! Tonight has been a storm like I’ve never faced before! [Crying face]]
Seeing Shaxs caught in indecision, Gu Mian flicked his fishtail playfully.
It seemed this young editor still had a decent sense of narrative direction.
[Fish: Relax. Even if this mysterious reader who contacted your leaders is a big shot, I’m certain they won’t quit the story now. Just wait for the updates patiently.]
Reading this message on his light brain, Shaxs hesitated again.
Perhaps he should endure the pressure and report to the deputy editor-in-chief that it was better to let the author stick to their vision.
Even if they lost the bet in the end, so be it.
Otherwise, how would he be any different from Editor Lei who was notorious for forcing authors to revise their work?
[Crispy Shark: Fine. I’ll contact the deputy editor-in-chief again and bear the pressure on my end. But please, make sure the next update is not so tormenting, or we’ll all be doomed!]
After seeing Shaxs calm down again, Yu Mian chuckled and continued writing with renewed determination.
In fact, while interstellar readers might loudly demand that the protagonist Gu Bai’s financial crisis be resolved in a snap…
If he truly followed that suggestion and had Grandpa intervene immediately, it would completely disrupt the pacing of the plot and even the character development.
These readers were simply overwhelmed by the plot, their affection for Gu Bai was so deep that they couldn’t help but express their love and support through such fervent pleas.
As the plot continued to build toward the climactic turning point, this emotional investment would ultimately translate into even greater anticipation for the plot’s progression.
Moreover, amidst the overwhelming wave of public opinion, another faction of readers finally began to voice their perspectives.
Notably, a message from EN, a renowned fan of “Contract Marriage”, was quickly upvoted to the top of the comment section!
[Starship x10] EN:
[First, let me state my position. Although I, too, feel heartbroken for Gu Bai, I absolutely do not want the author to cave to the pressure in the comments and revise the story!]
[After all, have any of you considered this: isn’t Gu Bai’s appeal rooted in his persistent, gentle resilience and unwavering independence?]
[The plot development may be painful, but it aligns perfectly with the choices Gu Bai would make. He has never been a clinging vine reliant on others!]
[So, while it’s tough to watch, I hope the author sticks to their vision. I also encourage everyone in the comments to stay calm and wait for the story to unfold!]
This tycoon EN was usually very frugal with his words, but unexpectedly, when he stepped in at a critical moment, he went straight to the heart of the problem!
As a result, EN’s comment became a banner rallying the previously silent readers of this faction, sparking a wave of responses.
[Exactly! I’ve been hesitant to comment, but if Gu Bai had Grandpa bail him out, that would completely break character! With his personality, he’d never do such a thing!]
[We feel sorry for Gu Bai, yes, but shouldn’t we also support and understand him more? Just like when Gu Bai helped Grandpa in the garden—didn’t people say at the time he shouldn’t have helped the old man?]
[Right! That’s why I could never be the protagonist. If it were me, I’d have taken the first escape route rather than helping the old man! QAQ Gu Bai is Gu Bai because he’s always such a gentle, patient little angel!]
During this wave of public opinion, it closely mirrored the earlier situation where Gu Bai unknowingly helped Ceasar’s Grandpa.
Back then, most readers couldn’t even imagine that the old man was actually a big BOSS. If Gu Bai hadn’t stepped in to help and had simply walked away after the accident, it would have been a true bad ending!
After a passionate round of analysis, countless interstellar readers suddenly had an epiphany:
So that’s why we’re not the protagonists!
After all, how many people could be as gentle yet resolute as Gu Bai? Refusing to bend before the temptation of power and never bowing under the hardships of life?
[But thinking about it this way, the always strong and sensible Gu Bai has only ever been briefly and unintentionally willful in front of Caesar? Oh my god, the more I think about it, the sweeter yet more bittersweet it becomes! This sugar is laced with knives!!]
[No, it’s knives laced with sugar!! In fact, Gu Bai subconsciously felt that Caesar was different before, which is why he showed some emotions and got angry! Now that he’s so gentle and rational toward Caesar, it actually proves that our little angel Gu Bai is truly letting go. Ahhh, I’m dying here!]
The heated discussions among interstellar readers were unintentionally touching on the critical points of the upcoming “crematorium” arc in the book.
On the surface, after recognizing the reality of his situation, Gu Bai began abiding by the terms of their marriage contract with extreme rationality. He treated Caesar with an almost saint-like gentleness, dissolving the conflict from that fateful day as if it had never happened.
But in fact, that just shows how powerful Caesar’s words were that day.
So much that Gu Bai had really started to let go of his previous feelings, interpreting their relationship solely as an employment contract.
The gentler and more polite he became, the more distant and detached he appeared.
The gulf between them grew wider and wider.
While Gu Bai was painfully aware of this, and the readers outside the book gradually pieced it together through their discussions…
Caesar, who was immersed in the illusion of love, remained completely oblivious!
[[From that day forward, Caesar, who was already completely defenseless against Gu Bai, found himself being completely managed by him, to the point where he became a complete love brain.
He was consumed with thoughts like, “How can my wife love me this much?”
Even getting up early to make breakfast for him!
Caesar’s group of rich second-generation friends had nearly gone deaf from his daily, seemingly nonchalant boasts.
Even a stray dog by the roadside wasn’t spared from Caesar’s overbearing announcements: “My wife Gu Bai made me a nutritious breakfast today!”
Despite some inner doubts he might have had, every time Gu Bai smiled at him, Caesar found himself completely unable to utter a single word of complaint.
He even secretly felt a mix of sweet frustration and indignation:
“Damn it, this trick is way too much! [Facepalm and sigh.jpg] Gu Bai must know I can’t resist him, which is why he’s doing this! Is he planning to renew the contract for a few more decades?”
Thus, Caesar subconsciously looked everywhere for “evidence” of Gu Bai’s deep love for him. As a gold-standard love brain, the more he looked, the more and more confident he became.
He was even on the verge of concluding that Gu Bai had fallen hopelessly in love with him and couldn’t live without him!]]
“Pfft!”
Kane almost spat out the water he had just sipped when he read this part. His earlier valiant support for the author’s creative choices was almost obliterated by Caesar’s utterly clueless and sweetly naive reaction.
‘For crying out loud, your “wife” Gu Bai is already planning to leave in a few months, and you still think he’s head over heels for you!?’
‘Can’t you wake up already!?’
Kane found himself overcome with frustration at Caesar, the hopelessly lovestruck fool.
But as he recovered, he noticed something odd—why was it that the deeper Caesar’s misunderstanding grew, the more gleeful and anticipatory he felt?
He couldn’t help but develop a gloating mentality.
“Heh, keep being smug, Caesar. Just wait until Gu Bai leaves, you’ll see what happens then!”
Indeed, as the saying goes, smiles don’t disappear; they merely shift from one face to another.
Immersed in his reading, Kane couldn’t suppress his growing evil grin as he eagerly devoured the newly updated chapters.
He was determined to see the day Caesar broke down in tears.
Kane gloating at Caesar not knowing that he’s next in that predicament is hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 (this is just a guess not a spoiler)