"Participate in the development of "White Plum Time"?"
"Yeah, yeah, I wonder if you're interested?"
Lin Youxi blinked her eyes, put her arm around Liu Xiaoyu's shoulders, and looked at her with interest, "Afang is focused on planning the gameplay design. You've also seen the script, which is only rough and lacks polish..."
"But, I only write game reviews and have no experience in developing games myself..."
"That's not important. What's important is whether you are interested and whether you have time." Lin Youxi said in a gentle voice, "After all, you have to write novels and go to work, so you may be busy at work-"
"Yes, yes, Xiaoyu has some!"
Yue Xinyi chimed in, "She's not like those losers who write novels on Qidian who have to write every day. This book has been completed and published for a while. As for work, you know, it's the Internet winter now, there aren't that many games to write—"
Liu Xiaoyu patted his companion Yue Xinyi and then explained:
"I do have time to help, but after all, this is your story with Yuanyuan. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to butt in on it?"
"It doesn't matter. The original script only covers the fourth grade. The rest of the story is up to us to imagine. Ah Fang and I never dated in school, and I don't think he can write anything great... You're a famous writer, so you're definitely suitable!"
"I... I want to take some time to think about it. After all, I have to be responsible for your work..."
"Yes, whether you are willing to join or not, I hope to get your guidance."
"Yeah, okay."
After Liu Xiaoyu nodded, Mei Fang came out of the kitchen after washing the dishes. He found a bottle of oolong tea in the refrigerator, gulped down a few sips, and then looked at Lin Youxi who was staring at him with a smile, "What are you grinning at?"
"It's nothing! Come sit down and play games together!"
"Playing games... Isn't this an interview? The creation story of Baimei Shiguang or something—"
"That kind of thing is the same as playing and talking at the same time!"
As Lin Youxi spoke, he pulled Mei Fang aside to sit next to Liu Xiaoyu, and then he searched for something under the TV cabinet.
"Let me see what to play..."
Now Mei Fang happened to be sitting next to him, so Liu Xiaoyu couldn't help but talk to him and complain:
"Compared to the last time I saw her, she looks really full of energy now!"
"Yes, I feel very energetic recently and always go to bed very late at night."
"That's good... like this."
Liu Xiaoyu smiled and said, "You are so lucky to have come through so much hardship."
"Happiness is happiness, but her current state... may not be a good thing."
"Ah? How is this not a good thing?"
When Liu Xiaoyu was surprised, Lin Youxi suddenly let out a very strange laugh.
“Hahahaha… let’s play, let’s play this, hahahahaha!”
When Lin Youxi turned around, she couldn't help but smile foolishly at everyone, which looked a bit cute and naive. However, as she spoke with a smile, her hands covered her cheeks involuntarily, and she looked like she was struggling unwillingly.
"What's going on?"
"The manic phase of bipolar disorder has begun, and sometimes I can't help laughing like this."
Mei Fang walked over and squatted while explaining, holding the bewildered Lin Youxi in his arms and gently comforting her, "Youxi is just very energetic recently, not aggressive, don't be afraid."
"No... I won't be scared."
Liu Xiaoyu waved her hands quickly, "This will actually make you feel cute..."
Yue Xinyi also nodded, "Hahaha, Youxi suddenly became so cute, I was completely melted by her cuteness."
“Hahaha… I can’t take it anymore… I’m really so happy hahahaha—”
Lin Youxi covered her face and swayed in Mei Fang's arms, giggling non-stop, as if she would not stop even if she laughed herself hoarse. But Mei Fang just held Lin Youxi and let her laugh in his arms, and laughed along with her.
“What should I do… I… Haha, I can’t do it anymore… Hahaha!”
Seeing this amusing and funny scene, Yue Xinyi put her arm around Liu Xiaoyu's shoulder and chuckled, while Liu Xiaoyu beside her couldn't help but smile.
However, Liu Xiaoyu's smile was more like a polite smile, and she felt very uncomfortable inside.
It wasn't because of jealousy, but because he empathized with Lin Youxi's struggle and the effort to control his emotions.
She doesn't want this...
Bar
Lin Youxi laughed for a while and then suddenly stopped laughing. She buried herself in Mei Fang's arms and refused to speak, then made a muffled humming sound.
Mei Fang whispered soothingly in her ear and asked her what was wrong.
“How embarrassing.”
Lin Youxi stammered, "I'm like a fool."
"How can you be like a fool? You..."
Mei Fang gently held Lin Youxi's cheek, "You are so cute like this, you."
Mei Fang turned around and apologized to the two guests. Liu Xiaoyu and Yue Xinyi also expressed their understanding, and the two of them sent messages to complain.
[This couple is really good... Do you feel like they are a pair of star-crossed lovers? I feel like after seeing them, I believe in love again. ]
[Stop talking nonsense... Stop laughing like that aunt of yours, you are more exaggerated than a patient with a mental illness.]
[Am I exaggerating that much?! Don’t talk nonsense.]
Mei Fang spent about ten minutes calming Lin Youxi down, and then Lin Youxi slowly climbed up from Mei Fang's arms. Liu Xiaoyu handed her a glass of water, and after she gulped down the water, she smiled and apologized to the two of them:
"This is what a manic episode is like, sorry hahaha."
"It's okay! It's pretty cute..."
"Alright, alright... I won't say much... Let's play, play this!"
The cartridge that Lin Youxi found was "Overcooked 2", a game that emphasizes two-player cooperation.
In the game, players need to play the role of a chef cooking in the kitchen. They need to make suitable dishes according to the prepared ingredients and then serve them to the guests. The control of time is very important in this process, so it is also a work that emphasizes operational efficiency. The division of labor and cooperation between two people becomes extremely important.
However, if the process is wrong or there is no communication between the two parties, it is easy for some ingredients to not be processed in time, or processing the same thing at the same time will lead to a disorderly rhythm. This requires a high level of tacit understanding between the two people, so it can easily become a breakup game of mutual blame and complaints.
As people in the gaming industry, they had of course heard of this game a long time ago, so they started playing right away. Lin Youxi and Mei Fang were in one team, and Yue Xinyi and Liu Xiaoyu were in another team.
The competition between the two teams showed a huge gap in tacit cooperation from the very beginning. Mei Fang and Lin Youxi, who had completed 90% of the game, started chopping melons and vegetables frantically, while Liu Xiaoyu and Yue Xinyi were still in a hurry and shouting. After a few rounds of competition, there was no need to continue the game.
Yue Xinyi was beaten so hard that she started to cry: "We...we are really too weak..."
"I can't help it. After all, Fang and I have been playing for so long... How about this?"
As Lin Youxi spoke, she stood up from Mei Fang's arms and sat down between Liu Xiaoyu and Yue Xinyi.
"I'll be in a group with Xinyi, and you'll be in a group with Xiaoyu, Ah Fang. Let's switch teams and compete. This will be more fun."
"… "
Mei Fang and Liu Xiaoyu seemed a little hesitant in this team formation, but seeing Lin Youxi puffing up his cheeks, Mei Fang took the initiative to talk to Liu Xiaoyu:
"Let's give it a try. This way the fighting power will be more evenly matched."
"Yeah... OK."
Liu Xiaoyu nodded slightly.
So the four of them started a happy brawl again.
"Xinyi Xinyi, hurry up and cut the vegetables! Let's make hamburgers!"
"I know, I know! Right now!"
"Mei Fang, I'll be busy over here."
"Yes, Liu Xiaoyu, take those potatoes over there."
"I got it, I got it!"
After the combat power was balanced again, the game immediately became tense, exciting and unique. In several rounds, everyone was racing against time to win the opponent, and the back and forth was very satisfying.
While playing, because Lin Youxi mixed in the names of Afang and Xiaoyu, Mei Fang and Liu Xiaoyu accidentally called each other "Xiaoyu" and "Afang" while playing, and sometimes they would accidentally touch each other's bodies, making both of them very embarrassed.
When Lin Youxi noticed this scene, she looked at him meaningfully, but the smile on her lips showed that she didn't seem to mind such interaction.
Everyone established deep friendships during the game of Overcooked, and they played until dusk, only then noticing that it was already evening.
At this time, Liu Xiaoyu also restrained the indulgent attitude during play, stood up, tidied his clothes and said: "It's almost time... Xinyi and I also want to..."
"No, it's already this late, why don't we have dinner together before leaving?"
"That's right. We can play other games together in the evening."
Yue Xinyi also looked like she was still unsatisfied. "I've been working as a wage earner for too long. I haven't been this happy for a long time. Haven't you done your interview yet?"
"It's okay... The interview will be the same next time. We are always welcome, right, Afang?"
At this moment, Lin Youxi sat in Mei Fang's arms again. The intimate posture made Mei Fang dispel some of his doubts that he was being pushed away.
"Of course you are welcome, you can come anytime."
Yue Xinyi said, "I think we can go to Xiaoyu's house next time and let her entertain you. You can't be so busy every time."
Liu Xiaoyu tied up her messy hair and said, "Sure... If you have a chance next time, come to my house as a guest."
"Okay, okay, then I will obey your command!"
As Lin Youxi spoke, she took Liu Xiaoyu's arm, turned around and said to Mei Fang, "Ah Fang, I'll take them home, you clean up the house."
"OK."
Mei Fang basically obeys Lin Youxi's arrangements and dotes on her so much!
Lin Youxi held Yue Xinyi's hand while Liu Xiaoyu's hand. The older girls walked hand in hand in the sunset, looking at the scenery by the river, feeling infinitely beautiful.
"Oh, the good days are so short. When I think about going to work tomorrow, I feel like a thousand ants are crawling around in my heart."
Yue Xinyi was sighing, but Lin Youxi stuck out her tongue at her:
"You should be content. At least you still have classes. I've been laid off and can't find a suitable job. I can only rely on Ah Fang to support me..."
"At least you have someone to support you. I can only support myself and rely on Xiaoyu occasionally."
Lin Youxi said as he stroked his chin teasingly and looked at Liu Xiaoyu, "Xiaoyu's family is really rich."
"Okay... stop making fun of me, seriously..."
"Xiaoyu, Xiaoyu! I was serious about asking you to join "White Plum Time". Please think about it carefully, okay?"
"Um... about this matter—"
Liu Xiaoyu paused, then suddenly stopped and looked at Lin Youxi and said:
"Have you discussed this matter with Mei Fang? I want to know."
"Well, that must have been discussed before—"
"Really?"
"Um… "
Lin Youxi scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "You found out, but I haven't told you yet."
Liu Xiaoyu said seriously, "You and Mei Fang are both the main creators of "White Plum Time". I think you should discuss such an important matter with Ah Fang-Mei and Mei Fang first. Otherwise, if I suddenly intervene, Mei Fang will definitely be unhappy, because this work is not only the hard work of you and him, but also the testimony of your love. I think it is inappropriate to rashly add a third person..."
"If it is necessary for work, I think Ah Fang can understand..."
Lin Youxi thought about it and scratched his head. "But you are right. I should discuss it with him. I can't just take advantage of his pampering to make decisions casually. When it comes to love, Xiaoyu, you are more experienced."
"Wow, wow, wow—this is weird... a person who has never been in a relationship is teaching couples how to get along?"
Yue Xinyi was laughing and making sarcastic remarks at the side. Liu Xiaoyu couldn't help but glared at her. At this moment, Lin Youxi looked up and said:
"But if he agrees and comes to invite you personally, you will be willing to join us, right?"
"He doesn't need to invite us personally, as long as he knows about it and feels it's okay..."
Liu Xiaoyu thought for a moment and said, "I think I like your story. If there is a chance, I would like to join."
After hearing this, Lin Youxi immediately hugged Liu Xiaoyu, looking very intimate.
"Thank you, really!"
"Xiaoyu is really a very good person."
"I love you so much!"
"Love, love me, what the hell..."
Liu Xiaoyu was a little confused by Lin Youxi's intimacy.
After seeing the guests off, Lin Youxi returned home. Mei Fang was heating up the leftovers from lunch and preparing to cook.
"Yes, these should be enough for the two of us at noon..."
"Afang..."
As soon as Lin Youxi came back, she leaned against the kitchen and stared at him.
"I'm so hot."
"You just came back from outside, of course you're hot. Sit down and take a rest, you should feel cooler—"
Lin Youxi changed into a new outfit of the empress without waiting for Mei Fang to finish speaking.
"Hey hey... You can't do this, you'll catch a cold—"
"I won't eat today..."
"First...I'll eat you first!"
Lin Youxi pulled Mei Fang into the bedroom and began to demand endless love from him.
During her manic period, Lin Youxi was more energetic and more crazy than usual. She hugged Mei Fang tightly, wanting to possess everything of him at this moment and hoping that this moment would last forever.
After a burst of madness, Lin Youxi gently wiped the sweat from his forehead and stroked Mei Fang's cheek.
"Afang..."
"How...how..."
"I want to discuss something with you."
"Can."
Lin Youxi couldn't help but smile, "I didn't even say what it was."
"You want Liu Xiaoyu to join "White Plum Time" to write the copy. I heard it in the kitchen at noon."
"You actually heard it! And you didn't tell me."
"I'm waiting for you to tell me, idiot..."
Mei Fang pinched the flesh around Lin Youxi's waist, making her laugh so hard that she shook with laughter.
"You're annoying. You always try to find my flaws."
"Yes."
"Um?"
Mei Fang said gently, "Don't push me to others, okay?"
"… "
"Liu Xiaoyu is a very good girl, but I am your property."
"I have already acknowledged my master."
"Even if you abandon me, I will still find you."
“No matter where in the world you go.”
"… "
Lin Youxi's vision became somewhat blurred after hearing this, and she slowly bent down and leaned into Mei Fang's arms.
"You're an idiot."
"There's really no way to save you."
"Same as you?" Mei Fang gently stroked Lin Youxi's long hair.
"Yeah, same as me."
Lin Youxi drew a circle on Mei Fang's heart, "There is no cure."
"Then we are really destined to be together."
"Yes, it's really fate."
Lin Youxi gently closed her eyes in Mei Fang's arms, cherishing this twisted and desperate love.
(End of this chapter)