My heart is aching, but why do I want to laugh?

He Li had a dream, dreaming that he had a Little Kitten that always liked to burrow into his arms.

But the weight of this kitten wasn't quite right.

He Li in the dream didn't understand what was going on.

Until a knock on the door woke him up... "Xiaoyu! Have you woken He Li yet?"

"Why aren't these two kids coming to eat breakfast after all this time!"

Accompanied by a few knocks on the door, a groggy He Li seemed to hear Mother He's voice from outside. He rubbed his eyes, trying to sit up, but suddenly realized something was lying on his chest.

He instinctively looked down and saw Miao Xiaoyu also rubbing her eyes, waking up and sitting up from his chest... Their eyes met, and Miao Xiaoyu's face turned red.

She suddenly remembered that last night, He Li had slept on a makeshift bed to keep her from being too nervous and anxious.

This morning, she woke up early, wanting to make him something to eat.

As a result, she and Mother He finished making breakfast and then went to call He Li... but she became engrossed in looking at He Li's sleeping face and, still hazy, fell asleep on He Li's chest. Thinking of these things, Miao Xiaoyu hurriedly stood up, her face flushed with shyness, and said, "Ea... eat breakfast!"

He Li nodded with a smile, saying nothing, just stroking her little head before going to wash up and eat.

Seeing this, Miao Xiaoyu calmed down and felt happy.

The family ate breakfast, chatting and laughing.

Mother He was still thoughtfully serving Miao Xiaoyu dishes.

The way the couple looked at her, like a daughter-in-law, made Miao Xiaoyu's face turn bright red, and it took a long time for her to recover.

He Li, on the other hand, seemed much more relaxed and at ease.

After breakfast, he unceremoniously took Miao Xiaoyu's small hand and went to the studio. Wu Gang had already arrived and was engrossed in coding, not noticing their small actions.

It wasn't until he got thirsty and drank some water... that he looked up and asked curiously, "Is the venue settled?"

"Settled. Next, we just need to prepare the game!"

He Li replied casually, and Wu Gang pressed on, "Did you two sneak off to do something yesterday?"

"Why do you ask?" He Li was puzzled.

Wu Gang shrugged, "Auntie called me yesterday."

"You two weren't home late at night..."

"Wait!" He paused here.

He looked at He Li and Miao Xiaoyu with some suspicion.

He leaned closer and whispered to He Li, "You didn't secretly do something beyond friendship with Goddess Miao yesterday, did you? I've seen you two exchanging glances for a while, maybe you couldn't resist..."

"Stop!" He Li quickly interrupted him.

"What are you thinking in your head, kid?"

"Something beyond friendship? You're overthinking it!"

"But yesterday, Xiaoyu and I did go out to play for a bit..."

Listening to He Li's explanation, Wu Gang believed him.

But not entirely. He always felt that He Li definitely had some secret with Miao Xiaoyu that he hadn't told him, and he couldn't help but look at the two of them with suspicious eyes.

At first, he didn't see any problems.

He just felt that these two seemed sweeter than usual.

However, as the days passed... Wu Gang's feeling that something was wrong grew stronger.

Especially when he noticed that, in the past, their flirtatious glances were always subtle or unintentional, but now they were openly flirting in front of him... He finally couldn't help but ask, "Tell me honestly, has Goddess Miao already been taken by you?"

"What do you think?" He Li retorted with a smile.

Wu Gang immediately slumped in his seat, losing interest in asking.

How long has it been? Only about a month, right?

A little over a month ago, he was still relentlessly pursuing Liu Yuyan.

A little over a month later, he and Miao Xiaoyu became boyfriend and girlfriend!

This was too fast. Wu Gang was both envious and speechless.

Now that He Li and Miao Xiaoyu had confirmed their relationship, they would probably be even more unrestrained in showing their affection. Could he, a fragile single dog, really endure this torment?

Wu Gang sighed, turning his head to see He Li and Miao Xiaoyu leaning together in sweet intimacy, and his eyes filled with resentment... Couldn't these two consider his feelings?

Such blatant displays of affection, it's too much!

"No, I need to find a sweet and soft girlfriend too."

"If this continues, I really can't take it anymore!"

Wu Gang sourly withdrew his gaze. He tried to calm himself down, secretly vowing while typing more vigorously on the keyboard. The image of the girl he met that day involuntarily reappeared in his mind... The time for the game exhibition was getting closer.

He Li also became busier these past few days.

To make the game famous at the game exhibition,

He had been trying his best to improve the game's completeness during these days.

At the same time, he was constantly testing the game's performance.

Miao Xiaoyu was very considerate. Knowing he was busy, she didn't overly cling to him these days, just quietly stayed by He Li's side, bringing him tea and water, making him lunch boxes, and doing her best to assist He Li's work.

Finally, on the afternoon before the game exhibition... the plants vs. zombies Beta 2 package was completed!

"Although it's still far from the complete version of the game in my previous life,"

"But the current completeness is barely enough to make a name for it."

Sitting in the chair, He Li let out a long breath.

A pair of cool small hands wrapped around his neck from behind.

A faint fragrance wafted over, and He Li looked up to see Miao Xiaoyu's beautiful face.

"Xiaoyu, you've worked hard these past few days!"

He reached out and pinched Miao Xiaoyu's smooth cheek.

She shook her head, her eyes full of tenderness.

"I haven't worked hard at all; you're doing most of the work."

As she spoke, she thoughtfully rubbed He Li's temples with her small hands.

He closed his eyes, enjoying his girlfriend's gentleness.

Outside the window, the golden afterglow sprinkled on the two of them, warm and comfortable.

In this quiet room, a small happiness and sweet atmosphere emanated from the two. Wu Gang, who was holding some printed documents and about to enter, saw the scene inside through the window... He scratched his head and retreated.

However, recalling the beautiful scene just now... he seemed to remember something, slyly took out his phone, snapped two pictures, and sent them to the long-silent class group chat.

Instantly, the group chat, which hadn't had much activity for days,

Exploded like water falling into a hot oil pan... "Is... is that... Goddess Miao?"

"Holy crap, wasn't Goddess Miao always so aloof?"

"How can she be so gentle giving He Li a massage?"

"Fake, it must be fake, this whole world is fake!"

"This is just ridiculous, what's going on with them?"

"How do they look... like an Old Married Couple?"

"I used to think they were friends and I still had a chance, but I never thought they were true love and I lost my beloved!"

"Damn, where's Wu Gang? Come out and explain!"

...Looking at the messages flooding the group chat, reaching 99+ in minutes.

Wu Gang showed disdain and sent a message... [Wu Gang: I know you're feeling sour and heartbroken, but don't rush to feel sour and heartbroken, because what I'm about to say will make you feel even more sour and heartbroken!]

[Wu Gang: I'll tell you the truth, Goddess Miao has already secretly given her heart to our Brother Li... No, she's openly given it. They are now a genuine, sweet couple!]

After the message was sent, the group chat fell silent.

The next moment, countless heartbroken emoji packs appeared one after another... "The fairy has fallen to the mortal world, it was all for naught after all!"

"How can a goddess fall in love? I don't accept it!!!"

"My heart aches, but I think someone else's heart aches more than mine."

"I know, I know, it's Liu Yuyan!"

"Already answering questions? You're teachable!"

"My heart aches, but why do I want to laugh?"

...Scrolling through the group messages, Wu Gang laughed out loud.

Liu Yuyan? She must be regretting it bitterly now, right?