4 Chapter 4

Ye Fan felt an overwhelming sense of despair. How could it be that, right after transmigrating, he found himself being pursued by someone?

'What could I possibly have done to this girl? I don't even know her!' Ye Fan helplessly watched as the girl in green chased after him, brandishing a sword.

"System! Is this the so-called future assistance you mentioned? Since when does assistance involve trying to kill someone before even meeting them? Damn it!"

[Ding, detecting a deviation in the plot, initiating forced detachment method]

Just as the girl was about to catch up to Ye Fan and strike him down, his body suddenly blurred and vanished from his original position.

The girl in green swung her sword into empty space, halting in her tracks. Gripping the bamboo sword tightly, she gnashed her teeth, tears streaming down her face.

"In each of the nine lives... Older Brother Xu Ze would forsake me because of this wretched man... Heh, as long as I kill him... as long as I eliminate everyone around Brother Xu Ze... Brother Xu Ze will have no choice but to love only me... Yes!"

...

"Achoo." Xu Ze sneezed.

"Who's cursing me for no reason..." Xu Ze wiped his nose, feeling a mix of emotions. Although the plot of the tenth life had only just begun less than a day ago, it was evident that the challenges in this life far exceeded those of the previous nine.

Qu Qinghan's character exhibited clear deviations, diverging completely from the original plot. And as a significant female lead in the entire drama, Xu Ze had to start with her.

'Troublesome, troublesome...' Xu Ze worried.

Just then, Lin Yuer entered with a bowl of steaming soup from outside the door. "Holy Son, you've been working tirelessly. Have some refreshing soup and take a rest."

Xu Ze glanced at Lin Yuer and noticed a newfound gentleness in her demeanor. Her gaze towards him carried a hint of shyness. She had completely merged with the girl from his memories. Xu Ze nodded slightly and softly said, "You've done well, Yuer."

"Not well enough..." Lin Yuer lowered her head. In her eyes, a fleeting glimpse of frailty flickered and disappeared.

'Heh heh. Drink it... Drink it quickly. Once you consume this bowl of mind-controlling soup, Holy Son, upon awakening and seeing the first woman, you will fall deeply in love with her, regardless of everything... And by then, I will confine you to a secret cell. You will only see me. As long as it remains this way, you will never abandon me again...'

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His lips grazed the surface of the soup. Just as Xu Ze was about to consume it all in one go, a gentle knock on the door interrupted him.

Qu Qinghan's voice came from outside, "Holy Son, are you there? If you have the time, would you like to accompany me?"

"Ahem..." Xu Ze almost choked, and the mouthful of soup he had sipped sprayed out.

Lin Yuer clenched her fist, regret filling her eyes. 'Damn it, it was so close...'

Struggling to wipe the corner of his mouth, Xu Ze wore a bewildered expression.

'Is the Holy Maiden Qu Qinghan personally inviting me out? That can't be, right? Did I mishear something? Is this how the cold Holy Maiden should speak? Could it be that she's truly been possessed by someone?'

Helplessly, Xu Ze set down the bowl and looked apologetically at Lin Yuer. He said, "Never mind, Yuer, take the soup away."

Lin Yuer lowered her head and replied, "Yes."

Xu Ze opened the door and beheld Qu Qinghan standing outside, resembling a frosty plum. He sighed helplessly, allowing his face to revert to its usual indifference and coldness. It was necessary for him to use this invitation to confirm whether this person was truly Qu Qinghan. If she wasn't, he would have to devise an alternative plan to uphold the integrity of the plot.

"Holy Son, please."

"Hmm." Xu Ze led the way with his hands clasped behind his back, while Qu Qinghan silently trailed behind.

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Behind them,

Lin Yuer stood by the door, holding the bowl of soup, observing the two figures moving away. She gently bit her lip, her eyes brimming with resentment.

"Qu Qinghan, you've shattered my opportunity! Throughout my previous lives, I have endured enough of your insolence. Just because of your status, you dare to display dissatisfaction toward the Holy Son. Your involvement is closely linked to the Holy Son's abandonment of me!"

"In this life, I will ensure that you have nowhere to find solace!"