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My Secret Online Boyfriend is Esports God Episode
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00:00I'm a freshman computer science student at H University, who is considered the most innocent girl on campus, but I
00:07have a secret.
00:08Every night at midnight, someone sends me voice messages, he calls me baby, remembers my period before I do.
00:15Fight strangers online who trash talk me and begs to meet in person while I keep saying no.
00:20Until I saw the live stream of Julian Blackwood, who is the country's most arrogant and popular esports god.
00:27He took my favorite tulip. His long eyelashes looked damp.
00:31Baby, I know you're watching. Stop hiding in my headphones and let me be yours in the flesh.
00:39It all started here. After a fight with my parents, I ran away from home to seek refuge with my
00:45brother.
00:45Alexander Hayes had no choice but to bring me back to his training base.
00:49A few boys who were originally playing games immediately gathered around.
00:55Alexander, you're such a dog. How could you lay your hands on someone so young?
01:00Alexander kicked the boy.
01:03Shut up. This is my actual biological sister.
01:06My brother gently rubbed my head.
01:09Chloe Hayes, say hi.
01:11Hello.
01:13I spoke obediently, quietly fixing the bangs that Alexander had messed up.
01:18The boys instantly turned into cavemen.
01:20Oh my god, her voice is so sweet. My heart is pounding like crazy.
01:25Alexander waved them off in disgust, shielding me behind him.
01:29Go pound somewhere else.
01:30My sister's voice is naturally like this.
01:33The door to the training room was pushed open.
01:36Julian Blackwood is here.
01:37The boys instantly dropped their smiles, returned to their seats, and put on their headsets.
01:43Seeing who it was, my brother's expression changed slightly.
01:46The man's gaze lingered on my pink pleated skirt for a few seconds, his voice as cold as his looks.
01:52Everyone, three hours of extra practice.
01:54No one dared to make a sound.
01:56The atmosphere fell into dead silence.
01:59Fly team captain, Julian.
02:01The country's top Eastport star, with a face that rivaled any trending idol,
02:06and a personality so cold it made people shrink back in fear.
02:10Sensing the man's gaze, I bit the bullet and stepped forward.
02:15Hello?
02:16Julian lowered his eyes, his voice flat.
02:19Speak properly. Stop acting cute.
02:21I stood there, frozen.
02:24His words hit like ice water.
02:26But I couldn't look away from that face.
02:29Then my pocket buzzed.
02:3399 new notifications, all from the same pinned contact.
02:38My online boyfriend wouldn't stop messaging me,
02:40and the man who just told me to stop acting cute was still staring at me like I was something
02:45disgusting.
02:47After Julian left, Alexander patted my shoulder comfortingly.
02:52Chloe, don't take it to heart.
02:54Julian isn't a bad guy.
02:55He just naturally dislikes girls with sweet styles.
02:58The others chimed in.
03:00Don't be sad.
03:02Julian hates the cutesy voice in princess dresses, but...
03:05We all love them.
03:06Yeah, you're so cute.
03:09Let's add each other on WhatsApp.
03:11Alexander went into defense mode again.
03:14Final warning.
03:15My sister just started her freshman year of college.
03:20She's very innocent, so don't even think about it.
03:23Then he looked at me, speaking with earnest intent.
03:26Chloe, ignore these punks.
03:28If they're friends with your brother, they can't be any good.
03:31The others curled their lips.
03:33Maybe your sister already has a boyfriend and just hasn't told you.
03:36My heart skipped a beat.
03:38I gripped my phone tightly,
03:40blocking the endless stream of new messages popping up from my online boyfriend.
03:45My brother confidently retorted.
03:48Impossible.
03:49My sister is the sweetest.
03:51That night, I stubbornly refused to go home,
03:54and Alexander was worried about me staying in a hotel alone.
03:57He found an empty bedroom at the base and set it up simply for me.
04:01Chloe, I'm staying right next door.
04:04Call me if you need anything.
04:05Okay.
04:06Thanks, Alexander.
04:07After closing the door, I finally dared to open my phone.
04:10The unread messages from my pinned contact showed 99+.
04:15Baby, we haven't played our duo matches today.
04:18Baby, it's been two hours.
04:20I, I miss you a little.
04:22Baby, did you go eat dinner?
04:24It's okay, I'll wait for you.
04:26Hahaha.
04:27Baby, someone on the forum just said that if a girlfriend doesn't reply for over three hours,
04:32it means she found someone new.
04:34They're crazy, I don't believe that at all.
04:38I was just feeling quite relieved.
04:40I clicked on the next voice message.
04:43The man's deliberately deepened, raspy voice sounded.
04:47Baby, is that guy better than me?
04:49Will he buy you a full set of skins?
04:51Can he remember your period?
04:53Does he have an eight-pack?
04:58Transfer, 1314.
05:01Transfer, 5200.
05:03Baby, do, do you still want me?
05:06I quickly typed to comfort him.
05:08Don't overthink it.
05:09I went to see my brother and didn't have time to check my phone.
05:12He was so excited that he made several typos.
05:16Hehe, I knew baby still loves me.
05:18Baby, why do you seem a bit unhappy?
05:20Although I didn't know how he could tell I was in a bad mood from just one short sentence.
05:25I had a fight with my parents, and my brother's friend seems to hate me a little.
05:29He was filled with righteous indignation.
05:32Hate you?
05:33Does he even deserve to?
05:35How could anyone be so blind?
05:38What he needs right now is to take a piss and look at his own reflection.
05:42Next time that guy runs his mouth, I'll curse him out for you.
05:46My online boyfriend's trash-talking skills were the best I had ever seen.
05:52During the summer break after the college entrance exams, I played games with a vengeance.
05:58After winning over a dozen matches, I was matched with a small group.
06:02Their skills were absolute trash.
06:04I played my heart out.
06:06But I still couldn't turn the tide.
06:08After a narrow defeat, the group accused me and another guy of dragging them down.
06:13I had never been good at arguing.
06:15I barely managed a few words before they harshly cut me off.
06:19Just as I was about to swallow my anger once again, the guy who had been silent spoke up faintly.
06:25I've seen toilets in bathrooms, but I've never seen one in someone's mouth.
06:30The group got anxious.
06:33Why are you cursing at people?
06:35I'm not cursing at people.
06:37The group was sarcastic.
06:39You're defending her so much.
06:40Are you her simp?
06:41Well, you guys are so good at tossing the blame.
06:45Are you chefs?
06:46The man fought one against three, not losing ground in the slightest.
06:50The group was roasted so badly they apologized dejectedly before leaving.
06:55Later, we bumped into each other a few more times by chance and naturally added each other on WhatsApp.
07:02I realized something about the man.
07:04Although he had a sharp tongue, he was actually a sweet puppy who knew exactly how to coax people.
07:10After a long silence, he suddenly acted cute.
07:13Baby, I want to see you.
07:16I tried to change the subject.
07:18You said you have an eight-pack, is that true?
07:20He sent a shy sticker.
07:22If I do, can we meet?
07:24I hesitated.
07:25What if you don't like me after we meet?
07:28How is that possible?
07:29Am I crazy?
07:31Baby, no matter what you look like, death year.
07:34I will first and for being for first sight.
07:36He had begged to meet at least a dozen times.
07:39And I had brushed off every single one with half-hearted excuses.
07:43I hesitated for a long time, not knowing what to reply.
07:48Looking at my low battery, I decided to go find my brother to borrow a charging cable first.
07:53I opened the door and bumped right into a wall of a man.
07:58I looked up and met Julian's cold eyes.
08:01The hallway was dark.
08:03It was just the two of us.
08:05At such an intimate distance, the visual impact of the man's exquisite features was incredibly strong.
08:11Thin eyelids, thick and delicate eyelashes, and a tiny mole on his high-bridged nose.
08:17Striking and bold, my heart was still pounding from the collision.
08:20I could smell the faint scent of his shower gel, clean and sharp.
08:25Bro.
08:26Hello Julian.
08:28I changed my words at the last second.
08:31Glancing nervously at my Lotso Bear slip nightgown and the matching bow in my hair.
08:36It was the standard sweetheart outfit he hated the most.
08:39His gaze swept over me from head to toe.
08:42That one look made me want to sink into the floor.
08:45I held my breath.
08:47He didn't say anything else.
08:49He just turned and walked away, leaving me standing there in my ridiculous nightgown, heart still racing.
08:57Julian's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
09:00Chloe, you can live here, but we need to set some ground rules.
09:06Okay.
09:07I blinked, surprised that he actually knew my name.
09:12First, don't try to get close to me.
09:15I have no interest in making friends with kids.
09:20Second, unless necessary, keep communication and encounters to a minimum.
09:25I nodded.
09:27Third, don't act cute all the time.
09:32I watched Julian's back as he headed toward the bathroom.
09:36My brother came out of his room after seeing my message and handed me the charging cable.
09:42Chloe, was Julian mean to you again?
09:44I shook my head.
09:46Alexander yawned.
09:48Julian just doesn't know how to speak softly.
09:50A lot of girls who confessed to him in the past ended up crying from anger.
09:55Be a good girl.
09:56Let's just ignore him from now on.
09:59Go to sleep.
10:01Julian disappeared into the bathroom.
10:03The same bathroom where my boyfriend always sent his voice messages from late at night.
10:10Back in my bedroom, my online boyfriend sent a photo.
10:14Long, slender fingers lifted the hem of his shirt, the knuckles tinged with a faint pink.
10:19Under the dim light, his abs looked even more defined.
10:23Further down, the image grew darker, showing a distinct bulge.
10:27As a good girl who grew up in a village with her grandparents, I rarely spoke to the opposite sex.
10:33I had never seen this level of temptation.
10:36Blushing, I buried my face in the pillow.
10:39Only after a long while did I offer my praise.
10:43It's very big.
10:45Alexander had been obsessed with working out recently,
10:48occasionally asking me to feel if his biceps were big.
10:51So, praising a guy for having big muscles shouldn't be wrong, right?
10:56It's alright, just 18.
10:58I was confused.
11:00Uh, aren't you 21?
11:03Did my online boyfriend lie about his age before?
11:05Or was I overthinking this whole thing?
11:08I stared at the chat screen, my face still warm.
11:12The screen kept showing my online boyfriend was typing.
11:19Baby, so you actually care about this?
11:23Actually, what I meant just now was the dormant.
11:25State.
11:2621 isn't impossible if I try hard enough.
11:29You can inspect the goods after we meet in person.
11:32If I'm lying, I won't be able to lift my head for the rest of my life.
11:36And I don't mean the head up.
11:39Looking at this completely disjointed conversation,
11:42I finally realized what he meant.
11:44The heat in my cheeks, which had finally gone down, flared up again.
11:49I silently cursed.
11:51What a closet flirt.
11:53I hurriedly typed back, goodnight.
11:57That night, I didn't sleep well.
12:03In my dream, under the relentless pleading of my online boyfriend, I agreed to meet in person.
12:09But when I arrived at the private cinema, he was nowhere to be seen.
12:13Just as I was getting unbearably anxious, someone suddenly patted my shoulder.
12:18I turned around happily, but I didn't see my clingy puppy.
12:22Instead, I saw Julian's fierce, handsome face.
12:25I subconsciously tried to escape, but the man pulled me back into the seat,
12:30trapping me between his arms.
12:32And slowly leaned in, an overwhelming sense of dominance completely enveloped me.
12:38Chloe, want to inspect the goods?
12:41I jolted awake.
12:43While washing up, I didn't know if it was the lingering effect of the nightmare.
12:47But I couldn't shake the feeling that the base's bathroom looked unusually similar to something.
12:52The background of the abs photo my online boyfriend sent last night.
12:58During advanced math class, my brother sent a WhatsApp message.
13:03Chloe, Julian is treating us to a big meal today.
13:07Don't go to the cafeteria after school.
13:09I'll come pick you up later.
13:11Thinking of my three-point agreement with Julian, I was just about to politely decline.
13:16Alexander sent a voice message.
13:18My phone is about to die.
13:20Don't wander off from the gate.
13:21I'll be there soon.
13:22I had no choice but to put my phone away and hurry to the school gate.
13:26Soon, a white Ferrari stopped in front of me, drawing envious glances from many passing students.
13:33I had no mood to admire the luxury car, looking around for Alexander's electric scooter.
13:38Until the owner of the luxury car rolled down the window and spoke coldly.
13:42Chloe, your brother got detained for not wearing a helmet.
13:45Even with sunglasses on, Julian was still recognized.
13:49A few nearby students screamed his name and rushed over.
13:54Julian!
13:55It's actually Julian!
13:57I'm your fan!
14:01Get in.
14:02I was just about to pull the passenger door open when the man reminded me.
14:06Get in the back.
14:07After I took my seat, Julian lightly stepped on the gas pedal and made an apologetic gesture
14:12to the fanatic fans.
14:14The passenger seat is reserved for my wife.
14:19It sounded like an explanation, but also like a flex.
14:23Oh.
14:24I nervously pinched the bow on my skirt, racking my brain for a response.
14:29She must be very beautiful, right?
14:32The man stayed silent for a moment, his voice deep.
14:37She's quite shy.
14:38We haven't met in person yet.
14:41But no matter what she looks like, she's the most beautiful in my heart.
14:45My brother once mentioned that Julian came from a prominent family with immense wealth.
14:50Playing esports was purely a personal hobby for him.
14:53For a princeling like him to have a relationship without ever meeting, it must be an arranged
14:58business marriage.
15:00There's no way he's doing the online dating thing like me.
15:03Seeing Julian look a bit lonely, I clumsily comforted him.
15:08Maybe you've already met, you just didn't recognize each other.
15:12Impossible.
15:13People in love have a connection.
15:16I would definitely recognize her at first glance.
15:19Talking about his girlfriend, the corners of Julian's lips curled up slightly, revealing
15:24a faint smile that was drop-dead gorgeous.
15:26But when his gaze fell on me, the temperature suddenly dropped.
15:30Alexander said you're a fan of mine?
15:34How could my brother, that big mouth, blab about everything?
15:39Find another esports player to like.
15:41I hope you understand.
15:42My girlfriend definitely wouldn't want me having a female fan who stares straight at me
15:48for more than 10 seconds every time.
15:53I awkwardly looked away.
15:55We arrived at the dinner spot in silence.
15:58After getting out of the car, the boys surrounded me.
16:02Without Alexander to block them, their attentiveness left me a bit overwhelmed.
16:09Chloe, while your brother isn't here, let's add each other on WhatsApp, okay?
16:13I recognized him as the guy who had been the most enthusiastic toward me when we first met,
16:18Jason Smith.
16:19The others let out meaningful laughs.
16:21Julian, we're reporting this!
16:23There's a toad hitting on Chloe!
16:24I also instinctively looked toward Julian for help.
16:28Dating isn't banned on the team.
16:30No need to report to me.
16:31Julian didn't even bat an eyelid, his well-defined fingers tapping on his phone screen.
16:36At the same time, my WhatsApp kept popping up with messages from my online boyfriend.
16:41Baby, you forgot your good morning kiss today.
16:47By the way, baby, I recently met a girl whose voice sounds a bit like yours.
16:51But don't worry, I never even looked her in the eye.
16:54My finger hovered over the screen.
16:56A girl whose voice sounds like mine.
16:59He never even looked her in the eye?
17:01My boyfriend's next messages came through one after another.
17:04She's obviously putting on a cutesy voice on purpose.
17:07It's nowhere near as nice as my baby's natural voice.
17:10I thought of how Julian told me to stop acting cute.
17:13How he refused to look at me.
17:15How he had no interest in making friends with kids.
17:18A strange feeling crept into my chest, but I shook it off before it could take shape.
17:23There was no way.
17:24Absolutely no way.
17:26Baby, aren't I amazing?
17:28Can you reward your good boy with a hug in person?
17:31Day N of wanting to meet you in real life.
17:34I stared at the screen for a long time.
17:37Somewhere in this city, my boyfriend was counting the days until we could finally meet.
17:41And I still had no idea that we already had.
17:44Or that the man who told me to stop acting cute was counting them too.
17:50Waiting for the food was incredibly boring.
17:53Jason and the others suggested playing a round of a game and invited me to join.
17:57My polite refusal failed, so I had to pause the chat with my boyfriend.
18:01I'm out with friends right now.
18:03I'll text you later tonight.
18:04The other side instantly turned into a whiny baby.
18:08Baby?
18:09How many friends?
18:10Guys or girls?
18:11It's okay, I'm not jealous.
18:13Just asking casually.
18:14Me.
18:15Five or six?
18:16All guys?
18:17The next second, Julian suddenly stood up from his chair with a swoosh, startling me.
18:23A teammate turned to Julian, suggesting he add me as a friend in the game and play a round together.
18:28I couldn't help but feel a bit expectant too.
18:31As a former fan of his skills, I couldn't resist wanting to seize the chance to play a game with
18:36my idol.
18:37I don't play casual matches.
18:40I showed my game screen, trying to prove myself.
18:44Actually, my skills are okay.
18:46I bowing drag you down.
18:48Take a look.
18:49Sorry, I don't add the opposite sex.
18:53Also, don't forget our three rules.
18:56Julian didn't even deign to glance at my phone, but his gaze did drift toward it for a split second.
19:03My screen was still lit up from my last message to my boyfriend.
19:07Baby, I miss you so much.
19:09I quickly turned the phone face down on the table.
19:13Did he see that?
19:14He got up and went outside, showing off his self-discipline in this manner.
19:18This answer was expected by the teammates.
19:21Don't be sad, Chloe.
19:23Even without Julian, the rest of us can carry you.
19:26Jason noticed my disappointment and leaned in close to my ear to comfort me in a low voice.
19:31I subconsciously dodged him.
19:33I don't really like close contact with people I'm not familiar with.
19:37Chloe, Alexander said you never play games, so let's start with the easiest.
19:41Jason stopped mid-sentence and looked at me in disbelief.
19:45Wait, Chloe, your in-game playtime is even longer than mine.
19:50I play in secret.
19:53Don't tell my brother.
19:54Jason's mouth twitched, and he gave a dry laugh.
19:58You're quite a unique good girl, aren't you?
20:02The match ended.
20:03The boys looked at me with a mix of excitement and astonishment.
20:07Holy crap!
20:09It's like watching Juliet uproot a Weeping Willow in real life.
20:13Chloe, with such an innocent face, how is your playstyle so brutal?
20:19You've got a bit of Julian's vibe.
20:21It's a pussy Julian didn't join just now, otherwise he'd definitely change his mind about you.
20:27Alexander arrived late, holding a traffic ticket and a newly bought green helmet.
20:32The boys loyally changed the subject, not mentioning a word about my gaming, after we had our fill of food
20:39and drinks.
20:40Back at the base, everyone gathered in twos and threes, laughing and messing around.
20:45Only the air around Julian was terrifyingly heavy.
20:49Ever since he got back, he had been staring at his phone, looking as if he wanted to burn a
20:55hole through it.
20:56Alexander was clueless.
20:58Who pissed off Julian?
21:00No idea, but anyone who can make our Julian this flustered is definitely a badass.
21:04I worship him.
21:05Let's all be careful today.
21:07Nobody walk into the line of fire.
21:09Alexander looked at me and warned.
21:11Especially you.
21:12By the way, Chloe, you've been out for a few days now.
21:16When do you plan to go home and apologize to mom and dad?
21:19I hung my head, staying silent.
21:22Alexander sighed.
21:24Chloe, you've always been the most obedient since we were kids.
21:27Why do you have to be so stubborn about this?
21:30Alexander, I'm a little sleepy.
21:32I gave Alexander a sweet smile, then headed straight back to the bedroom.
21:36In just the time it took to eat, my online boyfriend had sent over a dozen messages.
21:42I patiently typed back to each one.
21:45He sent a crying meme.
21:47Baby wifey, I lied.
21:48I'm jealous I care a lot, and I'm super duper incredibly unhappy.
21:53The wild men out there are all bad news.
21:56Absolutely do not give them your contact infos.
21:59Too late, Jason had already added my WhatsApp.
22:02Besides, wasn't he also a wild man who relentlessly pestered me for my WhatsApp back then?
22:08He forgot his roots so quickly, my online boyfriend was so mad he couldn't even type properly.
22:14Why didn't anyone help you reject the harassment?
22:16If I were there, I definitely wouldn't have let him succeed.
22:21During the party, I secretly drank quite a bit of the whiskey Julian brought.
22:25I wasn't usually a drinker, but everyone kept toasting.
22:30Julian's teammates were so enthusiastic.
22:32I lost track of how many glasses I'd had.
22:36By midnight, my head was spinning.
22:38In the early morning, my mouth was terribly dry.
22:41I went to the living room to pour a glass of water.
22:44Half asleep, I gradually pushed open the ajar bedroom door and prepared to go back to sleep.
22:50The sheets felt different, cooler.
22:52They smelled faintly of cologne.
22:54My drunk brain didn't register any of this when I rolled over, my arm bumped into something hard.
23:00Following a muffled groan, I was forcefully lifted from the bed like a little chick.
23:05Forced awake, I looked around at the luxurious decor.
23:09Then at the man's gloomy face, my hungover brain instantly sobered up.
23:15Julian was only wearing shorts.
23:17The muscle lines of his bare upper body were as smooth and handsome as a sculpture.
23:23A silver necklace at his collarbone gleamed with a cold light, further highlighting his long, fair neck.
23:30His Adam's apple even had a faint pink flush.
23:33His lean waist didn't have an ounce of extra fat.
23:36And further down was, I squeezed my eyes shut.
23:40I looked at my own palm, still feeling the phantom sensation of what I'd touched.
23:46Recalling the sensation just now, a layer of cold sweat broke out on my forehead.
23:51The number 21 inexplicably popped into my head.
23:55Chloe.
23:55Julian casually grabbed a white t-shirt and pulled it on.
23:59Every word seemingly squeezed through his teeth.
24:04I'm sorry.
24:05I think I walked into the wrong room.
24:07My legs went weak from fear.
24:09My brain completely short-circuited.
24:11I could only mutter I'm sorry over and over again.
24:15Get out.
24:16Julian forced down his emotions.
24:18I had just touched the doorknob when Alexander pushed open the bedroom door.
24:22I quickly darted back to Julian's bed, covering myself tightly with the blanket.
24:28Julian, that batch of air-freated tulips you bought is almost here.
24:32The boss wants you to give him a specific address.
24:35Hiding under the covers, I didn't even dare to breathe.
24:38Got it.
24:39Julian, you've never liked flowers and plants.
24:42Alexander's footsteps suddenly drew closer.
24:45Don't tell me you're giving them to a girl.
24:48Julian gave a soft.
24:51As if he had just stumbled upon the juiciest gossip, Alexander flopped onto the bed in shock,
24:57crushing my foot.
24:58What the hell?
24:59It moves!
25:00Julian, did you get a pet?
25:03Go train.
25:05Alexander had just started getting suspicious when Julian forcefully shoved him out the door.
25:10The man pulled back the blanket.
25:12My face was flushed red from holding my breath.
25:15My hair was a tangled mess, and I gasped heavily for air.
25:19How long are you planning to stay in my bed?
25:22I didn't mean to.
25:24Julian's expression shifted slightly.
25:27Acting cute won't work.
25:28Pack your bags and move out before tonight.
25:30After such a huge misunderstanding, even if Julian didn't kick me out,
25:35I wouldn't have the face to keep living under the same roof as him anyway.
25:39When my brother found out I was moving out, he just assumed I had figured things out.
25:44That I had finally stopped throwing a tantrum at our parents.
25:49Chloe, let's keep in touch.
25:52Jason reluctantly waved his phone, revealing my tulip profile picture.
25:56Alexander rolled up his sleeves.
25:58Oh, you're dead, Jason.
26:01You've got some nerve hitting on my sister behind my back.
26:04She's just a kid.
26:05The two of them chased each other around, and the others simply stopped training altogether.
26:10When one person is in trouble, everyone else just adds to the chaos.
26:15I silently backed away from the battlefield.
26:18When people feel helpless, they automatically revert to kindergartners waiting to be picked up.
26:23Subconsciously seeking comfort from the person they like, staring at the chat window with my online boyfriend.
26:29I gathered my courage and slowly typed,
26:32I've thought about it.
26:33Do you want to meet?
26:35I'm at H University.
26:37Just as I was about to hit send, a familiar voice suddenly drifted out from the nearby bathroom.
26:43The voice from the bathroom was recording a voice message.
26:48Boo-hoo, wifey, give me a hug.
26:50I got spooked today and need a kiss to feel better.
26:55That tone.
26:57That exact phrasering.
26:59Every single word was identical to the voice messages sitting in my pinned chat.
27:04Baby, I bought your favorite tulips.
27:08Can you give me a chance to give them to you in person?
27:12Julian.
27:13The person in that bathroom was Julian.
27:16Julian's inherently intimidating face overlapped with my online boyfriend's deep, raspy voice.
27:22The world tilted sideways.
27:25My blood ran cold.
27:26The boy who texted me goodnight, baby every single night.
27:30The boy who sent me jealous paragraphs just hours ago.
27:34He was the same person who told me to pack my bags and get out.
27:38My hand trembled, and the drafted message was sent.
27:41Without a second of hesitation, I immediately chose to unsend it.
27:47The sound of a phone dropping came from the bathroom.
27:51Julian's smile vanished before it could even fully form.
27:55I jogged all the way back to the bedroom, grabbed my suitcase, and headed straight for the base's main gate.
28:01My hands were shaking so badly I could barely zip it shut.
28:05My heartbeat and breathing were a complete mess.
28:08That day's nightmare had actually come true.
28:11Even though Julian and my boyfriend sounded similar, I always thought my secretly passionate, clingy online boyfriend and the aloof,
28:20ascetic Julian were different.
28:22Completely different species.
28:24The difference between them was bigger than that between a human and a dog.
28:29But the exact same voice message coming from my pinned contact forced me to face this cold, hard truth.
28:36Alexander let go of Jason's collar and stopped me.
28:42Chloe, why are you leaving in such a hurry?
28:44I'll have mom and dad drive over to pick you up.
28:46My phone kept pinging with notification sounds.
28:49Julian was sending a relentless stream of messages.
28:52Baby, I saw it.
28:54Why did you unsend the message?
28:56Did I do something wrong?
28:58Baby, where are you right now?
29:00Can we talk?
29:06Even through the screen, I could feel his helplessness and panic.
29:10I was actually a bit curious about something.
29:13What would that pitiful, shattered expression look like on Julian's usually proud face?
29:19Forcing down this bizarre thought, I gently shook my head.
29:23Alexander, don't call mom and dad.
29:25I'm just going to take a cab straight back to campus.
29:29That works too.
29:30Alexander nodded.
29:32I'll ask Julian for some time off.
29:35And go with you.
29:36It's okay.
29:37I can go by myself.
29:39Halfway through my sentence, Julian's low, cold voice suddenly rang out above my head.
29:45I'll take you.
29:46Everyone was a bit stunned.
29:48Alexander's eyes seemed to say,
29:50Since when did Julian become so tender toward women?
29:54I hung my head, avoiding eye contact with the man.
29:58I don't want to trouble you to make a special trip.
30:01Julian domineeringly took my suitcase.
30:04The faint, elegant scent on him was exactly the same as the smell on the blanket.
30:12Don't overthink it, it's just on the way.
30:14I'm heading to H University too.
30:16His indifferent tone made me secretly hope for something.
30:19That he could remain this arrogant and untamed on the day he learned the truth.
30:24I was never good at rejecting people to begin with.
30:27Even as Julian put my suitcase into the car, I couldn't manage to articulate a proper refusal.
30:33I could only bite the bullet and sit in the back seat.
30:39Chloe, you're a freshman in the computer science department at H University.
30:43Yeah.
30:45Among the freshmen at your school, is there a girl with a tuplet profile picture whose game ID and WhatsApp
30:51name are both love's iced cola?
30:52I gripped the hem of my skirt tightly.
30:56I don't play games, I don't know her.
30:59Julian rarely softened his tone, sounding almost pleading.
31:04If you get any news about her, could you tell me immediately?
31:07She is my lover.
31:08The word lover smashed heavily against the bottom of my heart.
31:12I had planned to stay silent the whole way, but I couldn't help asking.
31:17Do you care a lot about this online relationship?
31:20Of course.
31:22She is the first person I've ever liked, and she will be the last.
31:26She had alting agreed to meet me, but now she ignoring me.
31:30Julian's voice gradually lowered, almost muttering to himself, the corners of his eyes turning slightly red.
31:37I tactfully hinted.
31:38People change.
31:40Julian's tone was firm.
31:43After she appeared in my life, everyone else paled in comparison.
31:46In this life, I will only love her.
31:49It's impossible for me to ever fall for anyone else.
31:52Oh, then I'm afraid you're destined to die alone.
31:57After arriving at the school, Julian offered to add my WhatsApp so we could exchange information anytime.
32:05Sorry, my social circle is very small.
32:08I probably won't cross paths with your girlfriend, so I can't help you.
32:12After saying that, I dragged my suitcase and walked toward the dorm building without looking back.
32:18I didn't notice Julian standing rooted to the spot, staring at my back with a swirl of complex emotions in
32:24his eyes.
32:25After I had completely calmed down in my dorm room, I unlocked my phone.
32:30Julian had been sending me new messages almost non-stop.
32:34Memories of sweet moments with my online boyfriend flashed in my mind, alternating with the image of Julian fiercely telling
32:42me to stop acting spoiled.
32:44After a moment of hesitation, I blocked the pinned contact on WhatsApp.
32:50I've always been someone prone to running away.
32:53When I was two years old, my parents left me with my grandparents and took my brother to the city.
32:58I never complained.
33:01Everyone called me sensible and obedient.
33:03But the truth was simpler.
33:05I ran away from everything I couldn't face.
33:08In middle school, I hid web novels inside my textbooks while teachers praised my diligence.
33:15My classmates never suspected that the quiet top student was breaking every gaming record in school.
33:21When my university acceptance letter arrived, my parents finally learned the truth.
33:26Their docile daughter hadn't chosen the teaching degree they wanted.
33:30And now.
33:31Now I was doing it again, blocking him instead of facing him.
33:35I would never change myself for anyone, not even for the boyfriend I loved the most.
33:42That evening, when my dorm president returned, she gave me a warm hug.
33:47We were in the same class, and she was the very first friend I made when the semester started.
33:53Chloe?
33:55Why didn't you watch Julian's livestream today?
33:58You've never missed a single one before.
34:00She unlocked her tablet and placed it between us on screen.
34:03Julian logged out of his main gaming account, and logged into an obscure alt account.
34:09Seeing that familiar username and profile picture, my heart skipped a beat.
34:14Why does Julian look so pitiful today?
34:16My dorm president also looked puzzled.
34:19What happened to his usual you're all just peasants arrogance?
34:22Julian adjusted his headset, his long eyelashes looking slightly damp.
34:27I know you're watching.
34:28Both my dorm president and I froze.
34:31From my online boyfriend's perspective, he shouldn't have known that I loved watching Julian's livestreams.
34:37Unless, unless he had always known exactly who was watching.
34:43Baby, I told you before that if I ever saw you, I'd recognize you immediately.
34:48I was too full of myself.
34:51It's true that people in love have a special connection, but that doesn't change the fact that I'm a massive
34:56idiot.
34:56The live chat exploded with comments.
35:00Is this still my arrogant, invincible Julian?
35:02And who the hell is baby?
35:04Whoever you are, get out of our Julian's body right now.
35:07Oh my god, is Julian begging his girlfriend for forgiveness?
35:12Heartbroken, I'm literally his girlfriend Stan.
35:15Julian looked up, his gaze meeting mine right through the screen.
35:20How could I be so stupid?
35:22You were right by my side this whole time, and I only just realized it.
35:27Baby, my messages aren't going through.
35:31I really had no other choice but to talk to you through this live scream.
35:34Julian choked up slightly.
35:36Baby, even though I've already met you many times as Julian,
35:40but I want to see you one more time as your most loyal puppy, okay?
35:45The more I listened, the more something felt off.
35:48I unlocked my phone and found that my brother had sent me a WhatsApp message a few hours ago.
35:54Chloe, Julian asked me for your WhatsApp earlier.
35:58But the moment I opened it, he took one look at your profile picture and nickname,
36:02then immediately locked himself in the study.
36:05It was so weird.
36:07Oh right, he also seemed to interrogate me about why I said you didn't know how to play any games
36:11back then.
36:12I was telling the truth.
36:14I really don't know what's wrong with Julian.
36:16Everything suddenly clicked, so Julian already knew I was his online girlfriend.
36:21I had thought this would be exposed sooner or later.
36:24I just didn't expect it to be this fast.
36:28The number of viewers in the live stream kept growing.
36:32Hashtag esports god volunteers do be a puppy.
36:35This trending topic was climbing fast.
36:37I hesitated for a moment, then pulled Julian out of my blacklist.
36:42No matter which identity.
36:44Rule number two of our three-point agreement.
36:48Minimal communication, minimal meetings.
36:51You said that yourself.
36:54Julian was filled with remorse.
36:57Baby, that three-point agreement was the absolute worst decision I've ever made in my life.
37:01I must have been kicked in the head by a donkey to suggest something so ridiculous.
37:07I'm regretting it so much my guts are turning green.
37:10Can we just pretend everything I said before is void, please?
37:14Me.
37:15You don't like sweethearts, but my closet is full of little dresses.
37:20Meeting up will only add to the annoyance, so let's just forget it.
37:24He kept typing.
37:27Baby, please, give me one chance.
37:30Just one.
37:31I'll wait outside your dorm until you're ready to see me.
37:34I stared at those words for a long time.
37:37One chance.
37:38The man who told me to stop acting cute wanted one chance.
37:41The same man who claimed he had no interest in making friends with kids.
37:46I locked my phone screen and tossed it onto my bed.
37:49Not today, maybe not tomorrow either.
37:52He needed to learn what it felt like to be on the other side of that cold wall he'd built.
37:59Julian was so anxious he wished he could type 800 words a second, sending over a bunch of typos.
38:05After that, he opted to just send voice messages.
38:09Baby, how could I not like it?
38:11Back then in the game, you just said a few soft words and had me mesmerized like an idiot.
38:16I just kept knowing you were my tulip girlfriend.
38:18I just kept feeling like you were too similar to her.
38:22Your voice, your personality, even your outfits.
38:25I felt like those traits belonged exclusively to my girlfriend, which is why I acted like I didn't like them.
38:34Baby, is my explanation terrible?
38:38I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been fierce with you.
38:40Can you just pretend I went crazy after getting bitten by a dog, or got poised by eating hallucinogenic wild
38:46mushrooms?
38:47Baby, I'm downstairs at your dorm.
38:50It's cold, but I'm not leaving until you look at me.
38:56Hearing this, I pulled back the curtains and took a look.
38:59The autumn nights in the north were cold.
39:02Julian was dressed thinly, standing under the streetlight, casting a long shadow.
39:08Just standing there, he looked like a scene straight out of a melodrama.
39:12I threw on a fluffy coat and went downstairs.
39:15A bright light flashed in the man's cold eyes, and he took the steps two at a time to greet
39:20me.
39:22Baby, why are you wearing so little?
39:25Are you cold?
39:26I shook my head.
39:28Julian rarely smiled like such a fool.
39:30He deliberately sneezed a few times.
39:33I'm not cold either, really.
39:34Though, if we could go somewhere indoors with just the two of us, it might be a bit warmer.
39:42But it's okay, baby.
39:43I really don't need to.
39:45You'd better just call me Chloe.
39:48Baby, why are you being so cold to me?
39:50The corners of Julian's lips gradually sank, looking incredibly wronged.
39:55Didn't you say not to act cute at the drop of a hat?
39:59You broke the rules.
40:01Julian looked as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.
40:04I was wrong, baby.
40:08Please don't hold it against a stupid pig like me, okay?
40:11The word idiot inexplicably hit my funny bone.
40:14I tried so hard to hold back my laughter that my whole body trembled, and I accidentally stepped
40:20on the edge of the stairs.
40:22Just as I was about to hit the ground, Julian caught me in his arms in time.
40:26The man's clothing was thin, and his blazing body heat was scorching.
40:31I could hear the sound of his heartbeat, even though I repeatedly insisted I was fine.
40:38Julian was still worried and dragged me to the hospital for a checkup.
40:42In the end, not only did they find absolutely nothing wrong, but we also missed the dorm curfew.
40:48Left with no choice, I had to follow Julian back to his base.
40:52Along the way, the man kept apologizing and admitting his fault.
40:56If I hadn't seen the corners of his lips twitching upward, harder to suppress than the recoil of an
41:02AK, I might have actually believed it wasn't on purpose.
41:05Julian completely dropped his usual aloofness.
41:08He was talking an absurd amount.
41:11I finally realized that a clingy puppy online could be so suffocating in reality.
41:16Perhaps my annoyance was too obvious.
41:19Julian actually shut his mouth for the second half of the trip, looking incredibly wronged.
41:24After arriving at the room, I looked at the tulips filling the bedroom.
41:28I gently stroked the petals, they were as thin as cicada wings.
41:32My gloomy mood was lit up bit by bit.
41:35Julian suggested playing games together.
41:37You told me before in each my eSports Eichel, and then I liked the APY team.
41:42We are their rival.
41:44So, we'd better not together.
41:47I sat on the edge of the bed.
41:49Julian maintained a half-kneeling posture, looking up at me.
41:53He looked like he was about to shatter, his voice teary.
41:57Baby, let the past die with yesterday, and let the future be born with today.
42:04Huh?
42:05The me of yesterday is not the me of today.
42:09Just pretend the previous Julian has disappeared.
42:13Let me be your fan now, okay?
42:17Or I can change my team's name to APY.
42:21Chloe, I...
42:23I really don't know what to do anymore.
42:26Listening to Julian's sophistry, I felt both amused and heartbroken.
42:31Julian wiped away the moisture seeping from the corners of his eyes.
42:36Baby, I like you.
42:38Give me a chance to woo you again, please.
42:41No matter Saul, you push me away.
42:44I bowie give up.
42:45While I was dazed, Julian boldly hugged my waist...
42:49Or you can yell at me to vent your anger.
42:51...rubbing his fluffy head against me.
42:53Julian!
42:54Here.
42:55I cleared my throat, trying to keep my face expressionless.
43:01Don't you think you're acting like a clingy simp right now?
43:04It was my first time being mean to someone, and I had no experience.
43:08As soon as the words left my mouth, I realized they might have been a bit too harsh.
43:13At that moment, Julian gave a crisp reply.
43:16What?
43:17Then he crawled onto the bed on all fours, pinning me beneath him.
43:21His eyes were dead serious.
43:24I was left speechless by the man's shameless attitude.
43:29As long as you're willing to talk to me, baby, I can be a cat or a dog.
43:34I can do anything.
43:36Julian's tone turned ambiguous.
43:38I just noticed that the man had deliberately worn a slim-fitting, semi-transparent top,
43:43with a wide neckline that put his perfect figure on full display.
43:47His eyes were like hooks, staring at me without blinking.
43:50He was the spitting image of a male fox spirit.
43:53Seducing me is a foul.
43:55I thought to myself, but what came out of my mouth was,
43:58Take it off.
44:02Julian hesitated for a moment, then slowly took off his top.
44:07And?
44:08Now it was the old rogue's turn to be stunned.
44:11Since you can do anything, you might as well show off your advantages.
44:15I blew into Julian's ear with wicked intentions.
44:18Julian chuckled helplessly.
44:22Baby, does Alexander know his well-behavable sister has this side to her?
44:26Just as Julian placed his fingers on his belt,
44:29A bit sleepy.
44:31Going to bed.
44:31I stretched, lay down on Julian's bed, and closed my eyes.
44:36Julian stood there hunched over, frozen in place.
44:40After a long while, he stood up straight, closed the door for me, and went to take a cold shower.
44:46The next day, the boys gathered together to discuss who the goddess was that could turn Julian into a whining
44:53mess.
44:53There were simply too few women around Julian.
44:57It didn't take long for their investigation to surprisingly point right at me.
45:01Julian had been buying tulips.
45:03Julian had been smiling at his phone like an idiot.
45:06Julian had been in a weirdly good mood ever since that girl showed up at our base.
45:11Alexander and Jason blurted out in unison,
45:15Bullshit!
45:17My sister hasn't even held a guy's hand.
45:20Besides, they aren't even each other's type.
45:22Woken up by the noise, I gradually pushed the door open and walked out of Julian's bedroom.
45:27Alexander rubbed his eyes, nearly losing his footing.
45:31Hey, you, help me look. Is there a person standing there?
45:34Yeah, your sister.
45:35Alexander's hanging heart snapped and died completely.
45:40Chloe, why are you in Julian's bedroom?
45:42I hesitated for a moment, dodging the main issue.
45:48The bedding in the room I stayed in before was all cleared out. It's unlivable.
45:53Then you could have asked me to book a hotel for you.
45:55Before Alexander could finish, he was interrupted by Julian, who hurried over.
46:00What hotel?
46:00Well, weren't you guys just guessing who the girl I like is? No need to guess. I like Chloe.
46:06Just a few simple words, but Alexander's brain seemed to overload.
46:11You must be mistaken, Julian. Didn't you and your girlfriend meet in a game?
46:16But our Chloe only loves reading. She doesn't play games at all.
46:20After saying that, he feigned a relaxed look at the others.
46:23Julian is just a fan, joking around early in the morning.
46:27Julian didn't say a word. He just looked at me.
46:30The silence between us was louder than anything Alexander could have said.
46:35One of the boys patted Alexander on the shoulder.
46:38Wow. Alexander, face reality.
46:42At this point, I won't hide it anymore.
46:45Your sister's rank this season is even higher than yours.
46:48Alexander's lips trembled.
46:50Chloe, you...
46:52You played games behind the family's back?
46:54And even got into an online relationship?
46:57How could this be?
46:59You've always been the most obedient, sensible, since you were little...
47:03Julian stepped in front of me.
47:05Whether she obeying water, she is Chloe.
47:07She does what she likes, and she doesn't have to answer to anyone.
47:11Alexander slowly regained his composure.
47:14Julian.
47:15Online dating is so illusionary.
47:17How can you be sure you'll still like her just as much offline?
47:19Actually, this was also a question I had always doubted.
47:23Julian didn't hesitate at all, enunciating every word.
47:27I like Chloe.
47:29I like everything about her.
47:30Not recognizing her before was my own blindness.
47:33Being fierce to her was my fault,
47:35and I will use practical action to pay for my mistokes until she accepts me.
47:39Alexander opened his mouth but couldn't say anything,
47:42looking at me past Julian.
47:43The unspoken understanding between siblings made me realize he was saying,
47:48Chloe, are you sure?
47:50He's the one.
47:50I nodded gently.
47:52I didn't tell Julian that.
47:54In fact, he was also the first person I ever liked.
47:58And barring any accidents, he would be the last.
48:01It's just that I really couldn't get over his previous evil deeds against me.
48:05So, I'm punishing him by making him pursue me all over again.
48:10Over the next few days, Julian, in his pursuit of me, ended up winning over everyone around me.
48:17My dorm head received the new LV bag she had always wanted.
48:20Jason lived in fear for days after realizing that Julian didn't treat him any differently for trying to pursue me
48:27before,
48:28and that everything was business as usual.
48:31Jason transformed into our head shipper.
48:34My brother also ate breakfast made personally by the captain for the first time.
48:38How is it?
48:40Does it suit your taste?
48:42Do you need more peanut butter?
48:44My brother looked terrified.
48:46Julian, please don't do this.
48:48Do you want your milk hot or room temperature?
48:50Alexander was about dropped to his knees.
48:54I'm begging you, boss.
48:56Let's just go back to how we used to interact.
48:59I'd be much more comfortable that way.
49:01Julian pondered.
49:03Promise not to interfere with my pursuit of Chloe anymore,
49:05and put in a good word for me with my future in-laws,
49:08and I'll go back to normal.
49:10Boss, my dearest sister, and my best bro, a good girl and an old rogue,
49:15could you handle it if you were in my shoes?
49:17Is there anything else you need me to do, brother?
49:19Alexander got goosebumps all over.
49:21Julian, I lose.
49:23I won't interfere anymore, okay?
49:25Julian dropped his smile.
49:26Look at the time.
49:27Why are you still eating?
49:29Get lost, and do extra training.
49:31Alexander wore an expression of that's more like it,
49:34and happily trotted off hand in hand with Jason.
49:38When Julian came to the bedroom to call me for breakfast,
49:41I had just finished showering.
49:43I was still wrapped in a strapless bath towel.
49:46Baby.
49:47The man's Adam's apple bobbed.
49:49Noticing nothing unusual,
49:51I handed him my pink hello kitty necklace.
49:54Help me put this on.
49:56Okay.
49:57Julian wrapped his arms around me from behind.
50:00Baby, you're why the slim in your chapeau smells so good.
50:04Baby, turn around.
50:05I think I put it on backwards.
50:08I turned around helplessly, not expecting Julian to be so close.
50:13If I leaned forward even a tiny bit, I would brush against those soft, pale pink lips.
50:18Our breaths mingled.
50:20I subconsciously stepped back, my waist hitting the edge of the desk.
50:24Julian trapped me between his arms, leaned in, and touched the tip of his nose to mine.
50:31Chloe.
50:32His thumb traced the curve of my lower lip.
50:34I like you.
50:34One millimeter closer, and there would be no going back.
50:39I know.
50:41My face was blushing so hard it could explode, but I feigned composure.
50:46My chin was gently lifted by slender fingers.
50:50The man's tender kisses fell upon me.
50:52First on my forehead, then my cheeks, the corners of my lips.
50:57Finally, he captured my lips.
50:59Baby, open your mouth.
51:01As if bewitched, I obediently complied, passively accepting the man's deep invasion, feeling the
51:08physical changes in each other.
51:09Catching my breath, my legs went weak.
51:12Julian lifted me up and placed me on the desk.
51:15Chloe.
51:16The man's smile was teasing.
51:18Honey, want to inspect the goods?
51:20The same line from my nightmare.
51:22Except this time, I didn't want to run away.
51:25To go from putting on a necklace to this, I knew I had been played by this old rogue again,
51:31but I still couldn't help sinking into it, fully awake.
51:34The heat in the room climbed higher and higher.
51:37This shower was taken for nothing.
51:39Many times, I wonder.
51:41Julian is clingy, possessive, bossy, shameless, and occasionally fierce.
51:47But an awkward person just needs a lover who can't be chased away.
51:51Mr. Blackwood, let's walk the rest of our lives together.
51:55And this time, no more running away.
51:58From either of us.
51:59The use of Tinty.
52:00The table?
52:00Yes, yes.
52:01The table is a width.
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