Very Positive!
Ning Yi pouted. “Why are you saying it like that about me!”
Still sitting in Gu Cheng’s arms, she turned around and grabbed his collar, looking pitiful. “Everything I do is for your health, hubby!”
Gu Cheng wrapped his arms around her and murmured in a low voice, “Alright, I got it—”
But Ning Yi wasn’t done yet. She kept squirming around. “What if I flick your *third leg* twice and it causes the other two legs to spring up too? Don’t you agree? I’m the person in the world who cares most about your health, hubby—”
She was sitting on his lap, her hips moving restlessly.
A vein bulged on Gu Cheng’s forehead. Finally, unable to tolerate it anymore, he gripped her waist.
“Stop moving.”
This time, he meant it.
Ning Yi: *OvO?*
*Why does he have so many issues?*
Luckily, they had finally swapped back into their own bodies. Tonight, they could bathe themselves.
Ning Yi now had a much deeper understanding of her husband’s body. Its recovery rate was at 66.6%! But seeing Gu Cheng’s restrained expression that night, she felt slightly worried. Had she caused any irreversible damage?
In the middle of the night.
Ning Yi stealthily reached out her hand. “Is it broken, hubby?”
Gu Cheng immediately caught her hand. “…”
After a few seconds of silence, he replied, “No.”
Not only was it not broken, but he finally understood.
It was perfectly fine.
—
The next day, Ning Yi was Ning Yi, and Gu Cheng was Gu Cheng.
In the hotel lobby, Wander bumped into them and immediately sensed something was different about 01 compared to yesterday.
“Morning, Wan-ge,” she said with a cheerful smile.
Gu Cheng glanced at her indifferently.
Wander raised an eyebrow.
What’s this? Not aloof today? Still, 01 like this was adorable too.
The three stood together, each back to their respective roles. Wander looked at Ning Yi. Gu Cheng also looked at Ning Yi.
Gu Cheng’s lips curled into a faint, cold smile. “Ah Yi, aren’t you going to introduce us?”
Wander crossed his arms. “Yeah, 01.”
Gu Cheng lifted his gaze slightly to glance at Wander.
Calling someone else’s wife so intimately. Is he insane?
Ning Yi looked left and right. The atmosphere seems weird.
But then again, thinking about their roles, it made sense—after all, they were supposed to be rivals. Wander was the supporting male lead, infatuated with the heroine, while Gu Cheng was the ultimate domineering villain, crushing all other male leads and rivals alike.
With an expression of “let’s all get along for the greater good,” Ning Yi briefly introduced them.
“This is my husband, and this is my friend.”
Nothing more needed to be said. This was enough. ^3^
Gu Cheng gave a cold smile.
Wander smiled too.
Neither smile was remotely friendly.
Ning Yi: *?*
What’s wrong with you two? If you didn’t want to meet, why ask for introductions?
Wander’s club teammates called to him from a distance. He adjusted his mask, turned, and left. His silver earring glinted briefly in the light, just like the smile in his eyes.
“Come watch the matches later,” he said. “There’s also a VR game demo. You’ll like it.”
Ning Yi rubbed her hands together excitedly. “Oh?”
Since Wander said she’d enjoy it, Ning Yi was genuinely curious. After all, they were old friends.
Gu Cheng remained expressionless.
With a slight motion of his slender fingers, Assistant Zhou immediately stepped forward. After quickly gauging the situation, he professionally handed over a proposal for a VR gaming investment plan that had just arrived that morning.
Gu Corporation had no particular intention of investing in this game. And now, it seemed even less likely, given Eldest Young Master Gu’s current mood.
Gu Cheng let out a cold chuckle.
He wasn’t someone who let personal feelings influence his business decisions. What he valued was commercial worth, not personal emotions.
Tapping his fingers lightly on his knee, he asked casually, “Do you want to see it, Ah Yi?”
Ning Yi was indeed interested, not just in the game but in today’s plot developments too.
After all, the heroine’s melodrama between the male lead and the supporting male character was exactly the kind of spectacle that called for an audience. It was a romantic protagonist’s destiny to be witnessed by everyone! Ning Yi was eager to see if Captain Wan would truly become a supporting male lead in this story.
She enthusiastically pushed her wheelchair forward. “Hubby, I knew you’d want to see it too. Let’s go!”
Assistant Zhou, standing behind them, was shocked. Did he really want to? Madam!
Eldest Young Master Gu exuded an aura of irritation so oppressive that even the bodyguards around them quietly expanded their protective circle.
But a few seconds later, Eldest Young Master Gu’s lips curled into a faint smile. “Let’s go.”
He was curious to see exactly what kind of game it was.
What about it made Ning Yi like it?
—
That day, most attendees of the Summit headed to the esports centre to watch a celebrity exhibition match featuring star players.
Since the core topics of the summit had been covered on the first day, the second day’s schedule was more casual.
In the internet age, gaming was a battlefield no industry could ignore. Many esports players now had immense popularity and were incredible draws for audiences.
CMore’s platform had partnered to stream the event, and viewers were already accustomed to using it for high-quality livestreams. The online viewership numbers were sky-high.
The summit content from the previous day had been private, but today’s activities allowed fans to join in online!
The esports centre was illuminated with cool purple-pink lights. The massive central screen displayed dynamic visuals while fans roared in excitement as the players entered.
—
[Ahhh Wan-ge, I’m here for you!!!]
[Jiang Linyi girlfriend-fan reporting in! Okay, fine, seeing the person next to him…]
[Am I the only one here for Sister Ning and Eldest Young Master Gu?]
[You’re not alone!]
[Why the insults though lol]
[I’m dying of laughter here]
—
Ding Ziyue looked at the crowd of fervent esports fans, her excitement growing.
Most of the audience were Wander’s fans. When they see him confess to her later, wouldn’t they lose their minds?
She waited near the entrance where the players were walking in. When Wander appeared, she shyly handed him a bottle of water.
His club teammates immediately started teasing.
“Hey, a beauty just handed over water!”
“Why does the beauty only give Wan-ge water and not us~”
Ding Ziyue’s innocent face flushed bright red, and she stammered shyly, “B-because Wan-ge played games with me yesterday!”
Wander, pushed forward by his teammates, reluctantly accepted the water. Their teasing grew louder.
Ding Ziyue saw this and felt confident. It’s in the bag!
She shot Wander a meaningful look, then turned to walk toward the audience seats.
As she passed Ning Yi, she threw her a smug, superior expression.
Ning Yi: OvO?
Ding Ziyue swayed her hips as she returned to Jiang Linyi’s side.
Soon, the melodramatic showdown would unfold—an A-list actor and a top-tier gaming star fighting over her! The whole crowd would witness her rise to a new level of envy!
Ah, what a blessed life I lead!
—
Soon, amid the anticipation of on-site and online fans, the exhibition match began.
Gu Cheng, uninterested in the game itself, focused on analysing its commercial aspects.
Meanwhile, Ning Yi watched with great amusement.
The players’ skills were exceptional, each move dazzling.
Around her, 90% of the fans were there for Wander. His striking looks were too prominent, even in the esports world. Ning Yi could hear nearby girls screaming his name so enthusiastically that they were about to split in half.
The match was thrilling. Wander demonstrated his mastery in genres beyond zombie escape games, igniting excitement both online and offline.
After the match, the organizers noticed Jiang Linyi sitting in the audience—a huge potential draw. They couldn’t waste the opportunity and invited him onstage to play a round with the esports players.
Jiang Linyi, graceful and composed, performed confidently, while Wander remained laid-back and indifferent.
Ding Ziyue thought to herself: Wan-ge must be ready to confront Jiang Linyi head-on!
I can’t wait to see Jiang Linyi lose his polished facade and go crazy for love!
When the match ended, Ding Ziyue sat primly, her expression shy and her heart pounding, ready for the fiery showdown between the aloof man and the gentle actor that would elevate her status yet again.
But instead, the organizers announced a VR game demo session.
The game, aimed at the mass market, was seeking more investment. With Eldest Young Master Gu present, they seized the rare opportunity to showcase the gameplay in front of him.
“And now, we’ll randomly select fans from the audience to join our esports players in playing the game!”
The game was Wander’s specialty: a zombie-themed survival game. Ordinary players were expected to panic, which was exactly what the organizers wanted—moments of chaos and excitement to draw attention from investors.
Ding Ziyue had a bad feeling. Why this game again?!
Meanwhile, the live feed began randomly selecting audience members. The director cut through various camera angles before the screen froze.
A smiling face appeared on the massive display.
Her bright eyes gleamed under the lights. With delicate, refined features and casually tousled hair, she exuded an effortless, languid elegance.
The moment her face appeared on the screen, the crowd erupted.
—
[Ahhh Ning Jie!!!]
[Director, I LOVE YOU!!!]
—
[LMAO this is gonna be hilarious. They’re gonna get what they deserve now!]
[Organizers, do you realize who you just selected?!]
[A literal goddess—or not, LOL.]
Ning Yi hadn’t expected to be so “lucky.” She glanced around, meeting Ding Ziyue’s angry expression before turning her eyes back to Gu Cheng.
Under the cool purple-pink lighting, Gu Cheng’s face remained as cold and indifferent as ever.
Ning Yi blinked at him. “Hubby, can I go play?”
Gu Cheng turned his head away dismissively. “Do whatever you want.”
“Do whatever” = Go ahead.
With that, Ning Yi enthusiastically stood up.
As she did, her gaze accidentally met Wander’s from across the arena. They exchanged a subtle smile, as she already understood why he’d said she would enjoy this game.
The cameras caught that fleeting look, and the online audience erupted:
—
[Did you just see that?!]
[Sorry, Eldest Young Master Gu, I ship them for one second [kneels][kneels].]
[There was this sudden feeling like they’ve been through thick and thin together. I can’t explain it.]
[Does anyone even care about Eldest Young Master Gu’s expression right now? LOL.]
—
Gu Cheng’s face betrayed no emotion.
But under the high-definition camera, his flawless, globally top-100-sexy-man-worthy features clearly radiated gloom and displeasure.
And that displeasure was only going to grow during the game.
Gu Cheng: Heh. Pointless.
—
The game was called Zombie Survival, a name as straightforward as it gets.
Players were dropped into a zombie-infested wasteland under a sunny sky and tasked with surviving waves of undead attacks. Players were divided into human and zombie teams; humans bitten by zombies would switch sides, making it increasingly difficult for the remaining humans to survive.
The game’s main selling point was its immersive VR technology, but its shooting mechanics were also superb. Every zombie’s body part could be targeted, with headshots and neck-snapping rendered perfectly.
Amid cheers, Ning Yi walked to the centre of the arena.
Wander chuckled. “Do you like it?”
Ning Yi smiled back. “It’s great—feels nostalgic, even.”
Compared to previous apocalyptic survival activities and online games, this was on a whole other level. Ning Yi stretched a little before putting on the VR gear.
Time to slay. √
In the game, players could choose to fight or hide. While many regular players cowered and panicked, these two were wild.
Wander, a perfect commander, issued calm and precise orders through his headset.
Ning Yi followed his lead flawlessly.
“Eleven o’clock.”
“Watch your right.”
“Nice.”
Wander’s tone was light and laced with amusement.
—
[Am I imagining things, or does Wan-ge sound way too indulgent?]
[Ahhh, why is this suddenly so shippable?!]
—
The VR first-person perspective was displayed across 15 massive screens in the arena, offering the audience an immersive experience. Online viewers could also watch every detail perfectly.
Wander’s fans, already familiar with his seamless synergy with Ning Yi from a previous gaming livestream, were now utterly captivated. Watching the two cover each other’s backs in real-time had them swooning.
—
[Sorry, Eldest Young Master Gu, I’m shipping them for real now.]
[Seriously, does no one care about Eldest Young Master Gu’s face? LOL.]
—
Gu Cheng, with his ironclad self-control, was analysing the game’s marketability. After listing three key points in his head, one thought persisted:
Why was Ning Yi smiling so much?
Was it really that fun?
Was she really that happy?
—
The only person more displeased than Gu Cheng was Ding Ziyue, whose face had turned green.
Wasn’t Wander supposed to confess to me?! When is he going to do it? Why hasn’t it happened yet?!
Everything had been progressing according to her dream, from the luxury riverside villa to today’s setup. But now, why had things changed? Why was Ning Yi stealing the spotlight?!
Even Jiang Linyi, instead of getting jealous and madly fighting for her love, was watching Ning Yi and Wander’s seamless teamwork with genuine interest.
Trying to suppress her frustration, Ding Ziyue leaned toward Jiang Linyi and coyly said, “Wow, Wan-ge is so cool and manly. I wish I could go up and play with him too.”
Surely this will provoke some jealousy, right?
At that moment, the on-screen feed showed Wander throwing a short knife directly into a charging zombie’s skull. Immediately after, Ning Yi followed up with a shot that hit the knife’s exact impact point.
Perfect synchronization.
“Yeah,” Jiang Linyi said with a smile. “He’s definitely cool.”
Wander and that particular girl were both impressive.
Ding Ziyue: ?!?!?!
You’re not jealous?!
In the end, the two of them—Ning Yi and Wander—were the last surviving humans. Against all odds, when all other players had turned into zombies, they achieved a thrilling victory, annihilating the zombie horde and winning the match!
The arena erupted into deafening cheers.
[Ahhh Wan-ge!!!]
[Ning Jie is so amazing!!!]
Ding Ziyue was so furious she almost spat blood.
She had even prepared PR drafts for this!
[@EntertainmentInsider: Jiang Linyi shows clear jealousy while watching the match live? Former friends turning against each other over a girl?]
The marketing accounts had all received nearly identical drafts. Paid and scheduled, they were set to post right after the match to capitalize on the inevitable online buzz.
The exhibition match ended as planned, and the PR drafts went live as scheduled. But instead of fuelling drama, they left the audience laughing hysterically.
[I’m dying, are you blind? Jiang Linyi was grinning happily the entire time.]
[There was only one person who looked jealous, and I’m not naming names.]
[Just give up and call out Eldest Young Master Gu’s name already, LOL.]
[Ning Jie is amazing, but jealous Eldest Young Master Gu? That’s a feast for the eyes!]
—
Ding Ziyue read the comments, her teeth grinding in rage.
Ning Yi!!
Will you ever stop?!
As long as Ning Yi is around, the world will never be at peace!
When the esports match at the Internet Innovation Summit concluded, the buzz exploded online. The event trended on social media, drawing tens of millions of viewers and sparking heated discussions on CMore.
Everyone was talking:
[Is there more?! More sugar, please!]
[Ning Jie x Eldest Young Master Gu or Ning Jie x Wan-ge—I’ll take either! I’m not picky!!!]
Gu Cheng pushed his wheelchair with a cold aura radiating from him.
His presence was so oppressive that the assistants and bodyguards surrounding them were utterly silent, barely daring to breathe.
Ning Yi, of course, was completely immune.
“What’s wrong, hubby? Who upset you?” She poked the hand he had resting on the armrest.
Gu Cheng withdrew his hand and gave a cold smile.
Ning Yi blinked. “Hubby, wasn’t your baby amazing just now? I got 17 headshots and broke 5 necks!”
Assistant Zhou silently wiped his sweat behind them.
Madam sure is violent.
But she was amazing. We were all thrilled watching her!
In the backstage corridor, the event organizers eagerly approached Gu Cheng.
“So, Mr. Gu, what do you think of the game? Are you interested?”
Gu Cheng was silent for two seconds before making a professional judgment.
“It’s decent.”
The game’s effects were indeed excellent, and the buzz generated from this demo was exceptional. It could easily be pushed for release, with significant commercial potential.
However, the impeccable visual detail had also made it glaringly obvious how seamlessly Ning Yi and Wander worked together. Their coordination was so fluid, so practiced, it felt as though they had trained together in a real-life death zone countless times.
Gu Cheng’s dark eyes deepened, his thoughts growing colder.
This was not reasonable.
The organizers, oblivious to his mood, rubbed their hands in excitement. “That’s fantastic! We’ll follow up with you on further plans.”
Assistant Zhou stepped in to discuss the details.
Ning Yi, noticing Gu Cheng’s sour expression, decided to cheer him up with some exaggerated flattery.
“Hubby, you looked so handsome making that decision! You’re like an emperor, decisive and unstoppable, the most powerful man in the world! A true king!”
She was quoting lines straight from the original story, without skipping a beat.
Gu Cheng had felt indifferent at first, listening to her insincere praise.
But then, he noticed the esports players leaving the stage. Wander passed by the corner, clearly within earshot.
Gu Cheng paused slightly, the corners of his lips curving into a cold, sharp smile.
Ning Yi, blissfully unaware, kept laying it on thick. “You’re my one and only, my god! Your existence makes this world so much more meaningful!”
Wander: “?” Isn’t that a bit much?
Gu Cheng, his icy blue-tinged gaze locking on Wander, allowed his lips to curl up slowly. “Really, Ah Yi?”
Ning Yi nodded earnestly. “Of course it’s true! When have I ever lied to you, hubby?”
Wander, leaning against the wall, crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow: When have you ever told the truth, sweetheart?
The 186cm-tall esports heartthrob rubbed his teeth against the corner of his lips, smirking.
She’s really something else.
However, none of his teammates had ever received such lavish flattery from Ning Yi—even if it was fake. Listening to it now… it made them all feel incredibly envious.
Meanwhile, Gu Cheng sat there, his black hair slightly tousled, his expression languid yet sharp.
A certain satisfaction spread through every nerve in his body.
It was hard to describe, but it was undeniably satisfying.
“Let’s go, Ah Yi,” Gu Cheng said, turning to leave.
As he turned, his cold gaze swept over a certain someone—mocking and superior, with an overwhelming air of dominance.
Wander: “…”
He was deaf. He didn’t hear what Ning Yi had said.
Whatever.
01’s platform still needed to grow, and its technical demands would only increase.
In this world, only he and she had carried the burden of surviving the apocalypse.
In many things, only he could help her.
*Tch.*
—
After leaving with Gu Cheng, Ning Yi climbed into the car.
The domineering CEO had a profound look on his face but didn’t say where they were going.
Yet his slight smirk betrayed his secret delight.
What exactly is he so pleased about? Ning Yi wondered, shaking her head.
Men who’ve experienced their “periods” are just strange!
“Hubby, where are we going?” Ning Yi asked, leaning against the car window to admire the city.
Gu Cheng replied flatly, “You said you wanted to travel.”
There was time now, after all.
Ning Yi blinked, then turned toward him with a syrupy smile. She leaned closer.
“Hubby~ you’re the best. You remember everything your baby says. How can you love me this much? Mwah mwah, I just want to kiss you all over~”
Gu Cheng snorted.
It wasn’t about love.
It was simply—fulfilling his partner’s wishes, which was the basic responsibility of a mature man.
In reality, though Eldest Young Master Gu had travelled globally for business, he rarely had time for leisure.
He left this matter to his assistant to handle.
Up front, Assistant Zhou was about to outline the romantic, meticulously planned itinerary he had prepared when Ning Yi suddenly shouted.
“A big boat! A big boat!”
Gu Cheng immediately tensed at those two words.
His brows twitched as he closed his eyes, grabbing Ning Yi’s wrist. “Don’t shout that in public.”
“What are you talking about, hubby?” Ning Yi pointed out the window at a double-decker wooden boat gliding across the lake. “I meant that one.”
“…” Gu Cheng was silent for two seconds before releasing her. “Oh.”
A boat? That was easy enough.
Within an hour, Eldest Young Master Gu’s status secured them a three-story ultra-luxurious lake cruiser with ornate railings, stunning decor, and a spacious deck—perfectly accommodating for someone in a wheelchair.
—
Onboard, Ning Yi excitedly explored every corner of the ship, eventually grabbing a green bean pastry from the kitchen before heading out onto the deck to find Gu Cheng.
The evening breeze over the lake was cool and refreshing.
Gu Cheng sat quietly, his demeanour serene, while Ning Yi couldn’t sit still.
She suddenly remembered how Gu Cheng had stopped her from shouting earlier. With exaggerated sweetness, she decided to behave.
“Hubby, I know you don’t like me saying ‘big boat,’” Ning Yi said thoughtfully. “It might even get censored if I say it again, so I came up with a more wholesome and positive term for just us two!”
*Censored?* Gu Cheng narrowed his eyes. “What term?”
Ning Yi proudly revealed her creation. “Let’s call it ‘positivity’! Isn’t that so healthy and uplifting? I’ll protect your *big positivity,* hubby—just for you!”
Gu Cheng: “?”
Without a word, he turned and walked to the ship’s railing, his expression unreadable.
Is she okay?
This extended body swap, lasting over a day, seemed to have left some things unsettled.
Ning Yi leaned against the railing beside him, blinking innocently. “Next time we swap for this long, I promise I won’t hurt your *positivity* again, hubby!”
Gu Cheng’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Hurt?
It did seem like this was the first time after their body swaps that they had left any sort of mark on each other’s body.
Ning Yi quickly caught onto his train of thought and considered the same possibility.
“Do you think it’s possible that when the body senses the other person is about to harm it, the swap is triggered? Like yesterday—when I was about to flick you—”
Wait, that didn’t make sense either.
How come nothing happened the first time she used the loofah?
They exchanged a silent look.
—Could this new mechanism have been triggered after the loofah incident?
Until now, neither of them had ever caused any harm to the other’s body. This was a first, and perhaps it had activated a new self-protection mechanism post-swap.
Gu Cheng: “Heh.”
Ning Yi lit up. “I get it! It’s your *positivity* remembering the fear of being dominated by me, so our bodies swapped back to protect it!”
Gu Cheng didn’t want to talk about this anymore. He couldn’t take it.
But Ning Yi was clearly very intrigued. “So, hubby, even if we don’t swap back, you’d never harm my body, right?”
Gu Cheng: “Mm.”
Hurting his wife? What kind of man would that make him?
“Hubby, same for me! I’d never hurt you either,” Ning Yi said with exaggerated sincerity. “Even if I knew stabbing you with a needle would end the body swap, I wouldn’t do it!”
Gu Cheng’s eyes darkened as a faint smile played on his lips. “So, you’re saying you *did* stab me back then?”
When he was trapped in his vegetative body, days and nights blurred into unending darkness—until someone pricked him.
Ning Yi: ?
Ah, ah, ah… Why is he so petty?!
Thankfully, Gu Cheng didn’t press further. He exhaled coolly through his lips, then lightly pinched her wrist, motioning for her to look toward the shore.
That night, lanterns lit up the lakeside.
Warm golden light bathed the area, and stalls selling all sorts of trinkets lined the streets. Many travellers, dressed in traditional Hanfu, wandered through the alleyways, adding a charming ambiance.
The moon reflected off the floating lanterns, casting shadows on the shimmering water.
And they sat there, silent spectators on the lake.
Gu Cheng sat quietly by Ning Yi’s side.
For once, Ning Yi was still.
But only for a moment.
Then, she grew restless again.
Gu Cheng glanced at her, exasperated. Some people were just allergic to romance, weren’t they?
“Since we’ve figured out the new mechanism, hubby, let’s test it!” she said eagerly.
Gu Cheng, still unsettled by their two-day body swap, rested his hand on his lap and warned coldly, “Don’t move—”
Ning Yi quickly reassured him. “Don’t worry, I won’t touch your *positivity*!”
Gu Cheng hummed in agreement, but before he could relax, he saw her slender finger reach out and gently trace the bridge of his nose.
Ning Yi smiled indulgently. “Hubby~”
It was an intimate gesture.
Gu Cheng froze momentarily, leaning back against his chair. For some reason, he felt a sudden urge to pull her onto his lap and let her sit there with him, enjoying the breeze together.
But the next second, Ning Yi’s hand slid down from his perfectly sculpted nose and pinched the tip of it.
“Alright, hubby, let’s try a three-minute breath-holding challenge. Maybe your body will sense the danger and trigger a swap!”
Gu Cheng was forced to tilt his head back. “?”
I really don’t want to yell at you.
Meanwhile, on the lakeside, a camera lens captured the moment of their interaction on the boat.
Afternoon fans, still swooning from earlier, were hunting for more sweet moments and immediately latched onto the photos that surfaced online.
—
[Ahhh, this moment completes me! I can die happy now!]
[I officially renounce my old ship! True couples for the win! Sob sob sob]
[I wish Ning Jie would dote on me like this too!]
[What do you think Eldest Young Master Gu was thinking at that moment?!]
—
Gu Cheng: About how I’m suffocating.
**Nomad: Hi everyone, many of you may have noticed that some novels haven’t been updated for a while. I struggled to regain access to my account after my site went down, which took some time to resolve. I’m also in the process of moving the website to a different hosting plan, which I’ve been handling manually in the background. This has taken up a lot of my time, but I’m almost done. You might notice the website going down for a few hours now and then while everything gets sorted. Sorry about that!**
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