Strategy To Capture That Scum Gong - Chapter 194 - The Ex-Boyfriend that Died and Came Back to Life
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Chapter 194 - The Ex-Boyfriend that Died and Came Back to Life

Chapter 194 - The Ex-Boyfriend that Died and Came Back to Life

Translated by Eve

Edited by Serefina

2. The Ex-Boyfriend that Died and Came Back to Life

Xie HeBaby, do you see that man up ahead? That was one of my ex-boyfriends who had tried to capture me. He already died once. Seeing how hes back, he must be the capturing host this time. Smile.JPG

444Yi, so its like that?_(:)_Isnt that too obvious? You wont trust him at all!Although he was just a system, if he knew that the other party had come with a hidden motive, he wouldnt fall in love with them either.He had thought that the capturing host would be a stranger.

Xie HeYou dont understand. Sometimes, a scheme out in the open is more frightening than a hidden one. ?

Xie HeAnyway, did you think a newcomer would be able to deceive me? It doesnt matter whether the host is being open about their intention or not.

444That made sense. He couldnt refute that.

In a short amount of time, Xie He found himself standing before Lu Ting.

Although they hadnt seen each other in thirteen years, Lu Ting hadnt changed much. He was handsome, but hard-to-read. He was a tall man that stood with his back straight. He attracted everyones attention wherever he went.

Xie He lifted his gla.s.s up slightly and smiled. Long time no see.

Lu Ting stared at Xie He, his expression distant and indifferent. Its been a while.

Xie He looked at him thoughtfully. He slowly said, Is that how you act towards an old lover? Cant you act like you missed me with a bit more enthusiasm?

Lu Ting was about to turn around and leave. When he heard this, the corner of his lips rose and he smiled. How can I act like Ive missed you when I havent?

His words were ruthless and cold but Xie He didnt care. He stopped Lu Ting in his tracks, his smile teasing. Oh, then why did you come back? You coming back makes me think you missed me too much.

Lu Ting scoffed. At this moment, he saw someone walk in. Therefore, he directly walked pa.s.sed Xie He and grabbed that persons hand. He then turned around and said, I came back for him.

Xie He: .

I kind of want to laugh.

Xie Xi had just come back from the washroom when his hand was grabbed by Lu Ting while in front of Xie He. He started s.h.i.+vering in fear. He was plagued by a very serious psychological shadow when it came to Xie He. If Lu Ting hadnt come backhe would never have dared to appear before Xie He!

Xie He also noticed Xie Xi. His gaze grew unfocussed for a moment. This was his unpleasant half-brother with whom he shared a father. Back then, he had seduced his boyfriend, Lu Ting, and had even flaunted it in front of him.But who would have expected that in a blink of an eye, Lu Tings plane would crash and the person would disappear. Xie Xi had also been beaten by Xie He until he was reduced to a sorry figurehe had been chased out with nothing to his name.

If they hadnt met today, Xie He would have forgotten that such a person existed.

Xie Xi had clear, fair skin. He had a delicate appearance. You could tell that he had been a beautiful youth when he had been younger. But now, he was over thirty years old and had suffered through poverty. He was no longer as good-looking as he had been back then.

After all these years, Lu Ting had finally appeared again. He had also brought the person Xie He loathed the most with him.

Xie He watched as Xie Xi hid behind Lu Ting, cowering. Lu Ting looked exactly as he had back then. He stood next to Xie Xi with a blank expression and a hand on his waist. Xie He finally couldnt hold back his laughter.

The past repeated itself, but he felt completely different this time around.

Reallyeven if he didnt want to raise his Favourability Value and wanted to disgust him instead, couldnt he use a new trick?

Xie He used to hate Xie Xi. But after expelling Xie Xi from the family all those years ago, he had stopped paying attention to this dancing clown.Now that he saw his pitiful, ignorant little brother being used as a pretense again, he actually felt a bit bad for him.

He was kind of an innocent person who had gotten dragged into this mess.

Lu Ting c.o.c.ked a brow. His voice was low. What are you laughing at?

Xie He pursed his lips but he couldnt suppress his smile. There was ridicule in his eyes. His expression seemed to say:

Why dont you give me a show?

Lu Ting felt the vein in his forehead throb. He said coldly, If theres nothing else, well be leaving.

No, theres something I wanted to ask. There was a hint of a smile in Xie Hes voice. Have you not realized that I came over to pick a fight?

As he said this, he walked over to Xie Xi.

Xie Xi couldnt help himself from taking a step back. His expression was stiff.

Ge

.

Xie He pressed a hand on his shoulder and lowered his head. He whispered a single word into his ears. Scram.

Bitter resentment filled Xie Xis eyes. Back then, Xie He had also said this one word before he had expelled him from high society. He had stolen everything from Xie Xi and had made his life so hard. Because of Xie He, he had tasted the vicissitudes of life.

If it wasnt because something had happened to Lu Ting back thenhe would have already turned the situation on Xie He!

He would definitely make Xie He get a taste of the misery he had gone through!

Your gaze isnt very respectful. A cold light glinted through Xie Hes eyes as he raised his voice, Waiter, this person badmouthed me. Hes extremely rude. Please escort him out.

Xie Xi was in disbelief. Although he had cursed the other thousands of times in his mind, he would never dare to utter a single word out loud, okay?!

He saw that the waiter had already started to walk over. It had been so difficult for him to get back here. It would be so embarra.s.sing to be thrown out like this! Xie Xi immediately looked at Lu Ting, seeking help with his gaze.

Lu Ting s.h.i.+fted slightly, wanting to intervene, but Xie He grabbed his wrist and tugged hard. He said with a smile, Your taste is terrible, to even be able to fancy trash like this. Ill introduce you to some pretty boys. I promise you theyll be better-looking than Xie Xi back then.

Xie Xis face turned deathly pale. His eyes were filled with a look of self-consciousness and hatred. He was held back by two waiters. One of them spoke with a polite but unquestionable tone. Sir, please come with us.

Xie He said in a leisurely tone, Oh, I forgot to tell you guys that Im a shareholder of this hotel. AlsoIm not the same as I was back then.

Lu Ting gave Xie He a cold look. His tone was insipid. Theres no need for you to meddle in my affairs.

In any case, his goal was to just take Xie Xi back now. After saying this, he threw off Xie Hes hand and left.

Xie He didnt stop him. He watched as Lu Ting took Xie Xi away. He smiled and was about to follow when he suddenly thought of something. He turned around.

What he saw was all the Presidents, CEOs, rich young masters and ladies all looking at him with glittering, gossipy eyes. When they were caught by Xie He, a look of embarra.s.sment appeared on all their faces and they immediately dispersed, pretending that nothing had happened.

Ahthe gossip today was too exciting!

President Xies two-timing boyfriend that had disappeared thirteen years ago had mysteriously appeared. It was time for another pa.s.sionate melodramatic romance about brothers fighting over love to begin!

Xie He was indifferent. He placed his gla.s.s down and left at an easy pace.

444Host

dada

, are you sure he came to capture you? Why doesnt he try to win you over? _(:)_Didnt he once say that hosts would use any means necessary to get Host

dada

s love? No matter how he looked at it, this person was looking for death.

Xie HeBaby, who says that you have to gain my favour to capture me? Its also fun to loosen the reins only to grasp them better. Im really interested in him right now. ?

444

When Xie He left, he saw Lu Ting about to get into his car. He didnt head over right away. Instead, he stood a distance away, gazing at the other with a penetrating stare. He said, Are you really in such a hurry to leave?

Lu Ting looked at Xie He. His hand, which pressed down against the car door, exerted a bit more force. There was a suppressed emotion that flashed through his eyes. Finally he said, Yes.

As soon as he said this, he heard the system notification sound in his head. His expression stiffened at once.

Ding, the target Xie Hes Favourability Value +20. The current Favourability Value is 20.

666That wasnt supposed to happen, ah.

A sliver of a smile appeared on Xie Hes face. When he saw Lu Ting pause, his smile widened. As a reward for your diligence in acting, Ill give you 20 Favourability points. Its to let you know that youve got my attention.

Lu Ting: .

Lu TingAre you sure he cant hear our conversations or the system notifications?

666Im a hundred percent sure! But thats why Im really curious about how he knew it was 20 Favourability points! Can he control his Favourability Value? Thats unbelievable! This is an extremely important discovery. Give me a second to record this information. Its definitely worth researching.

Lu TingThats not important. Whats important is that he had clearly been so cute back then. So why does he have such a venomous tongue now? Did you hear what he said?! What the reward for attracting my interest in 20 Favourability points???

666He felt like his host was angry.

666Boss, forgive me for my frankness, but with Xie Hes coldhearted, cunning, and sinister character settings, even when he had been young, he and the word cute never belonged together! Right now, hes even more hateful! If you think hes cute, then based on what I know of human emotions, its only because youve been blinded by love.

Lu TingI didnt need to hear that, thank you very much.

Xie Xi sat in the pa.s.senger seat. He looked confused by their conversation. But when he thought that Xie He probably still liked Lu Ting but Lu Ting currently liked himself, he suddenly felt like blowing off steam. He gathered the courage to say to Lu Ting, Lu

dage

, lets go back.

When Lu Ting heard Xie Xi speak, his expression turned back to normal. He didnt look at Xie He again and drove away.

He couldnt stay here.

Xie He returned home, a pensive expression on his face.

444Host

dada

what did you mean when you said that today? Rewarding him with 20 Favourability points?

Xie HeI meant just that. It was a reward for his earnest acting. Judging by the twitching of his expression, he heard the same thing from his system. Even if there was a difference, it wouldnt be more than a 10% difference. Smile.JPG

444( |||)You can control your Favourability Value for hosts?!Oh my gosh, how was that possible? Dumbfounded!

Xie HeBaby, is it really all that surprising? Love is just an emotion. Dont you systems also have a criteria for judging Favourability Values? Anything that can be measured can be controlled. After spending all that time giving those one hundred hosts my emotions and taking them back, Ive already gotten very good at controlling my emotions. To put it simply, the Favourability Value is just split into the following categories: interested, like, a strong like, love, strong love. Moreover, after experiencing those twelve worlds and understanding the capture targets Favourability Values, my mastery over my Favourability Value has become even more precise. I can control my Favourability Value as long as its below a hundred.

Xie HeIve played this game ninety-nine times. When Im happy, Ill give them Favourability points. When Im not, Ill take them back. ?

444This was too frightening. The hosts died without knowing the truth.s.h.i.+ver.JPG

444Waitdoesnt this host feel like hes slacking off? Is he really loosening the reins only to get a better grasp on you?It feels like he doesnt want Host

dada

s Favourability Value to rise at all._(:)_

Xie HeMaybe. He probably doesnt want to part with me forever. ?

444@[email protected]I dont understand.

The next morning, Xie He arrived at the office and said to Fang Nan, Find the best private investigator you can for me. I want to know everything about Lu Tings whereabouts and actions every single day.

Fang Nan said, Okay, Ill get on it!

444Host

dada

you can use me for surveillance. Why are you getting a private investigator?_(:)_

Xie HeBaby, I dont mean to insult you, but his system is definitely of a higher level than you. At a time like this, going the traditional route is the better choice. Smile.JPG

444How terrible! He didnt even think of that QAQ. He feels like he is completely useless in this world.

Xie He wasnt worried. Shortly after, Fang Nan brought background information on Lu Ting over. But Xie He knew that this was just information Lu Ting had purposely leaked.

The information said that Lu Ting hadnt died back then after the plane crash. Instead, he had recuperated from his injuries overseas. He only woke up six months ago. After waking up, he had come back to the country and had taken back his companies both abroad and domestically. The first thing he had done after coming back was find Xie Xi. Right now, Xie Xi lived in a place Lu Ting had arranged.

If you were to play a game, you obviously had to know yourself and your enemy first and foremost.

Xie He finished reading the doc.u.ments and chuckled. Ah, so boring. Except for Xie Xi, isnt there anyone else he could find to disgust me? He really hasnt improved at all.

444Hm?

Xie He threw the doc.u.ments randomly into a drawer. There was an interested glint in his eyes. How interestingI feel like life wont be so boring from now on. Ive decided to cooperate with him on this charade.

444

Xie He began to go to work as if nothing happened. As the President of a large company, he was very busy. It was as if he hadnt taken the matter regarding Lu Ting to heart. Lu Ting also didnt appear before him. A few days pa.s.sed and Xie He pulled out a card from a pile of invitations. He then leisurely went to partic.i.p.ate in the event.

This time, it was a celebration banquet hosted by a small company related to Xie Hes business for going public. Although the company wasnt big, their prospects werent bad.

According to the information Xie He had received, Lu Ting had told the people in charge of this company that he would come today. Xie He looked at the time. He had come a bit early.

Shortly after, he saw Lu Ting appear at the entrance. This time, he came on his own. He hadnt brought Xie Xi.

There was a smile on Xie Hes lips. He didnt go over. He didnt even talk to Lu Ting all night. Lu Ting had obviously seen him, but he seemed to have no intentions of coming over. He just chatted with the others, composed and a.s.sured. His expression was amiable and he was both gentle and polite. One couldnt tell he had such a cold side to him at all.

Heheven when acting, he could make him really unhappy.

Xie He raised a brow. He walked over and stood to the right side of Lu Ting, at an angle the other could see. He revealed a heartbroken, dejected expression. He stood there for a few moments before leaving. He looked very lonely.

Lu Ting acted like he didnt care, but he had been paying attention to Xie Hes expression the whole time. When he saw Xie He look upset and disappointed, he suddenly lost all desire to chat. He blamed himself. Had he made it too obvious that he was treating Xie He differently? Had he gone overboard? He really couldnt bear to see Xie He upset. It was just.

Lu Ting paused. He then said farewell to the other guests and secretly followed.

666 wanted to remind his host that when Xie He had first come over, he had still been wearing a cunning, sinister smile on his face. Noforget it. This wasnt a matter of intelligence. His wise host was perfectly happy to fall head first for that human sc.u.m. This was an example of how we cannot escape the evil we bring unto ourselves. He wouldnt listen to anyone else.

Xie He didnt leave immediately after exiting. If he really left, how would he accidentally b.u.mp into Lu Ting? He leaned against the wall.

When Lu Ting came out and turned around, he saw Xie He leaning against the wall, brows slightly furrowed.

He regretted coming out a bit. He should persevere with his plans. Butthis was Xie Hes world. The person standing in front of him was the real Xie He through and through. It was the real face of the person he thought of constantly. When he finally got to see him again, he realized that maintaining his self-control wasnt that easy.

He had experienced so much, paid so muchall for the sake of being allowed to return here one last time. He had given everything for the chance to see the person he loved once more, to help free him of his fate.

Thereforehe had to steel his heart.

He had to let Xie He win this game.

Lu Ting turned around and prepared to leave. However, Xie He had already caught sight of him. He called out his name, the tone of his voice complex. Lu Ting.

Xie He stared at Lu Tings back. Seeing that the other had no intention of turning around, the hurt in his eyes intensified. If you didnt want to see me, whyd you come back?

Lu Ting knew that he should leave. Hesitation flashed through his eyes. In the end, he slowly turned around and looked at Xie He with an ice-cold gaze. I told you, I didnt come back for you.

Xie Hes face paled slightly. A self-deprecating smile appeared on his face. Oh. You came back for Xie Xi.You of all people should know how much I hate him.

Lu Tings expression froze. His body felt stiff. Thats righthe knew it well. No one knew better than he did.

He had been with Xie He for seven years. He had watched as that child had grown up into an adult man. He had taken care of Xie He and had kept him company. He had watched as the other had slowly opened his heart to him. He had watched as the other had gradually fallen in love with him and given him his trust. But in the end, Lu Ting had chosen

He had chosen to betray Xie He before leaving this world.

Lu Ting slowly raised the corner of his lips up into a cold smile. He lied. Yes. Hes a lot more likeable than you are. You dont still like me, do you? I remember making it very clear to you back then that I had just been playing with you, thats a

When Lu Ting said this, he suddenly paused before continuing, As for right nowyou should have already realized that Ive never liked you. Right?

I was just a host that had come to deceive you.

Xie Hes eyes dimmed. A long time later, he said. I understand. I wont bother you again. After saying that, he turned around without any hesitation and walked towards the elevator.

Lu Ting stood in place. His fingers felt stiff.

He stared at Xie He as the other left. He kept telling himself,

dont go over there, dont go over there

.He watched as the elevator doors started to close. A moment before the elevator doors shut, Lu Ting noticed a pained expression appear on Xie Hes face before the other slid down flush against the elevator wall.

Lu Ting felt his heart seize with panic. His body acted faster than his brain could think and he rushed over, prying the elevator doors apart to pull Xie He out of the elevator! He felt Xie Hes body trembling. The other was slumped over weakly. His eyes were shut and there was a pained expression on his face.

This was impossible. How could this be?

He recalled everything he had done in the previous worlds. His heart filled with anguish and regret.The hands that held Xie He were shaking.

Lu TingExamine his body right now! Didnt you tell me that nothing would happen to him if he had the systems protection? Why are there residual effects?

666

Cough cough

, Boss, if I may.

Lu TingSkip the nonsense. Cant you see that hes about to faint? Is there something wrong with the systems protection mechanisms?

666No, hes just.

At this moment, Xie He grabbed Lu Tings arm tightly, a pained voice coming out of his throat. LuTing.

Lu Tings face was filled with concern. He held Xie He tightly. Im here.

Xie He slowly opened his eyes. There was a faint smile in those slender, pitch-black eyes. A sharp light flitted through and his thin lips rose into a smile. Oh, I was just playing a trick on you.

Lu Ting: .

666

Hes tricking you

was what I was about to say. His body and mental condition are so healthy, he couldnt be any healthier. Furthermore, he didnt show any abnormalities when he first entered the elevator. It was obvious he was just putting on an act. Even this kind of low-level, half-a.s.sed acting can deceive you. If I a.n.a.lyze this based on human emotions, I believe that you humans have a saying to explain this. Its your emotions have clouded your judgement.

Lu TingThank you, you can shut up now.

The author has something to say: (Long A/N ahead. Has to do with the ending shes written though~ No major spoilers but its nice to hear her thoughts.)

The systems have a lot more scenes in this last world because there are many background settings and hidden details that need the systems to help reveal. Furthermore, they are also very important characters in bringing the whole story together.

And now, I will honestly tell you angels the problem between this couple. The story is about to end so this doesnt count as a spoiler. O(_)O~

The synopsis said that this will be 1v1. Ive written it that way from the beginning. Its never changed. The ML was split but not in the way you thought.Everyone can see that I love dogblood. (Beat). Even though the story was told in episodes, this silly author has always written happy endings. Life is already so hard. Reading a bad end will only make you depressed, heehee. This author never reads BE novels or novels without CPs. Therefore, President Xie has his gong and his gong has been decided since the very beginning.

This is the longest novel Ive ever written. Im really grateful that everyone likes it and have invested so much into it. In my heart, President Xie is still human. Although hes never cried, it doesnt mean that hes never been hurt. Hes very good at strategizing, but that doesnt mean hes never felt helpless. After all, hes only human. Hes not G.o.d. Actually, my heart really aches for him. Thats why I hope that he gets a good ending, that he gets someone who will love him and never leave him. Someone who he can rely on and trust, and who will rely on and trust him. Someone who will love him dearly and is also strong enough, capable enough to help him when he needs it. Someone who is willing to stay here with him. I want to give him a perfect life without regrets. I want to give him someone who genuinely loves him and who deserves him. President Xie doesnt have it easy. Letting him live the rest of his life alone is the same as giving him a bad ending so I cant write that. Furthermore, just because hes taken, doesnt mean he cant continue to s.h.i.+ne, ah. President Xie is a very aware person. If he makes a choice, its because he truly wants it, not because someone made him choose it. Furthermore, the one who paid the most was also out little gong. If you have to compare the two on whos the sc.u.mmiest, President Xie still wins. 2333

This world is President Xies own story, so it wont be as angsty as the other worlds. Actually, its not particularly angsty at all. Its much more relaxed and reserved. Many of their emotions need to be considered seriously. Therefore, there wont be a lot of satisfying sc.u.m abuse. The angels who just wanted to read dogblood for fun and dont want to read the ending can stop reading here.

I know that some angels wont be happy and will give up reading this story now that Ive said this. Although Im sad, Im really sorry to say that this novel has always been 1v1.I want to give President Xie a perfect happy ending. This feeling has never changed.

Hahaha, actually, everyone in this novel has had difficulties and were forced into the choices they made. The only one who was sheltered and pampered all this time is the sweet, naive 444. (**)Hahahahaha.

Regardless, I thank everyone whos read up to here. President Xies brilliant life is due to your support and companions.h.i.+p. To the darlings who are willing to read to the end, this silly author hopes to give you a satisfying answer~

Eve: I G.o.dd.a.m.n love this couple and their dynamic. And I do feel for both of them. I just want my babies to be happy. I feel the same as the author. Cant wait to see more of XH toying with Lu Ting and Lu Ting gradually losing his self-control. (But Lu Ting is very very sweet and I do adore him tooIm just partial to my President Xie.)

sere: AHHHH LT is so cute :( our Pres Xie He is so sc.u.mmy >:( (but also they are v cute together)