Chapter 78 Tonight, the Moonlight is Beautiful

Nian Jin sui continued his analysis

"Also, didn’t you hear just now? After Chu He jun said ‘I like you,’ he almost said Ning Liang’an’s name. I clearly heard the word ‘Ning!’"

Qin Chengyu fell silent. 

Chu He jun must have been about to say “Nian,” not “Ning.”

That Nian Jin sui didn’t realize Chu He jun liked him was understandable—

after all, even after being by his side for so long, 

Nian Jin sui hadn’t figured out Qin Chengyu’s feelings.

But how on earth did he come to the conclusion that Chu He jun liked Ning Liang’an?

Just then, Nian Jin sui received a notification from the system:


[Friendly reminder: This month, the host’s damage score to Qin Chengyu is 60 points: 45 points for physical damage, 15 points for psychological damage. Monthly damage assessment target achieved. Please keep up the good work.]


Nian Jin sui was baffled. 

Why had there suddenly been 15 points of psychological damage to Qin Chengyu? 

For the past two months, the psychological damage score had been 0. 

Nothing had happened earlier to hurt Qin Chengyu, so how could this have happened?

Unable to figure it out, Nian Jin sui concluded that the system must have made an error.

While he was still lost in thought, his phone, set to silent, vibrated in his pocket. 

It was a call from Chu He jun.

Nian Jin sui answered, 

"Chu He jun, your performance tonight was amazing! Congratulations on a successful concert!"

On the other end of the call, Chu He jun sounded surprised. 

"You were there? I didn’t see you."

"I was sitting in the back with Chengyu."

"Qin Chengyu was there too?"

"Yeah, we both heard your heartfelt confession at the end."

"You heard it?"

Chu He jun suddenly sounded nervous. 

After a brief pause, he asked cautiously, 


"So… what did you think?"

"You’re asking me?" 


Nian Jin sui assumed Chu He jun was seeking advice and wanted his input.

Qin Chengyu, who had been listening intently to the conversation, tensed up.

 Although Nian Jin sui didn’t realize he was the intended recipient of Chu He jun’s confession, 

Qin Chengyu still felt a surge of nervousness as he awaited Nian Jin sui’s response.

"I think, if that person doesn’t have feelings for you, you shouldn’t hold on too tightly," 

Nian Jin sui replied sincerely. 

After all, Chu He ting and Ning Liang’an were destined for each other in the story,

and Chu He jun was just the deeply affectionate second male lead. 

Letting go early was better for him.

"I… I’m really no match for my brother, am I?"

Not wanting to hurt Chu He jun further, Nian Jin sui offered words of comfort: 

"Feelings aren’t about who’s better or worse. You’re incredibly talented, and I’m sure you’ll find someone who truly loves you."

Although Chu He jun had never been confident about his confession

—knowing that Nian Jin sui liked Chu He ting—

he had still decided to give it his all.

But all the preparation in the world didn’t make rejection any easier.

When he heard Nian Jin sui’s response, 

Chu He jun felt as though his heart had shattered into countless pieces. 

He could no longer register anything else Nian Jin sui said.

Sensing Chu He jun’s despair, 

Nian Jin sui tried saying a few more comforting words before hanging up.

Turning to Qin Chengyu, Nian Jin sui caught sight of the faint smile on his lips. 

Surprised, he asked, 

"Chengyu, why do you look so happy?"

Qin Chengyu concealed his smile and looked up at the night sky. 

His thin lips parted slightly as he said:

"I just think the moonlight is beautiful tonight."

Nian Jin sui had no idea that Chu He jun liked him. 

He also didn’t know…



[Friendly reminder: As the month nears its end, the host’s damage score to Qin Chengyu is currently 50 points: 50 points for physical damage, 0 points for psychological damage. Please be mindful of the time and complete the assessment target promptly.]

Hearing the system notification, Nian Jin sui was puzzled. 

For months now, Qin Chengyu had been consistently exercising, and his physical damage score had always been stable. 

Nian Jin sui never had to worry about meeting the damage assessment.

This month had been no different. 

Qin Chengyu’s workout intensity hadn’t decreased, so how was the damage score only 50 points at the end of the month?

"System, are you sure you didn’t miscalculate? Qin Chengyu has been diligently working out every day. His physical damage score shouldn’t be this low, right?"

[Host, haven’t you noticed that the physical damage scores have been gradually decreasing over the past few months? As Qin Chengyu has become accustomed to exercising, his body’s fatigue response has diminished.]

"What? Then what should I do? There are only two days left! System, how can I make up the remaining 10 points?" 

Nian Jin sui was starting to panic.

[The system suggests the host inflict direct damage on Qin Chengyu. Physical or psychological damage inflicted directly will convert into damage points most effectively.]

Instead of blaming the system for its harsh suggestion, Nian Jin sui clapped his hands and grinned.

"Alright, let’s do it your way! Forget subtlety—let’s go for direct physical damage!"




"Chengyu, let’s play rock-paper-scissors with a forehead flick penalty. What do you think?"

Qin Chengyu, watching Nian Jin sui’s odd grin, couldn’t figure out what he was up to. 

Why would he suddenly want to play such a childish game?

Still, he agreed. 

"Okay."

"Whoever loses gets flicked on the forehead! Let’s agree upfront—no holding back, and no getting upset!"

"Alright."

After setting the ground rules, Nian Jinsui cracked his knuckles and blew on his fist for good luck. 

"Rock, paper, scissors!"

The result? Qin Chengyu won.

Nian Jinsui: …

"I lost. Go ahead, flick me," 

Nian Jin sui said, lifting his bangs and bravely leaning his forehead toward Qin Chengyu.

Looking at Nian Jin sui’s scrunched-up, nervous face, 

Qin Chengyu couldn’t bring himself to flick him hard. 

Instead, he gave Nian Jinsui’s brow a light tap.

Nian Jinsui relaxed, his expression smoothing out. 

"I told you not to go easy on me! If you flick me lightly, that’s on you. When I win later, I won’t hold back. Let’s go again!"

But Qin Chengyu won again.

Nian Jinsui’s eyes flickered. 

This must be a coincidence!

"Fair’s fair. Go ahead," 

Nian Jin sui said, presenting his smooth forehead again. 

Despite his earlier bold words, he couldn’t help squeezing his eyes shut in anticipation.

But once again, all he felt was a soft, gentle tap.



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