Chapter 1.7:
Zhao Xihe has long lost count of how many worlds he has drifted through, and how long he has been doing so. From a small p.a.w.n that can only follow the system's command to a VIP level actor who can influence his system. Along this tedious journey, every pre-set plot with its love, affection, hate, and feelings in general all came and went like smoke and mist. None ever left the slightest bit of impression in his heart.
Just as Zhao Xihe starts to believe that he is perhaps meant to wander through worlds alone, his system finally informs him that he has obtained the highest-level credit. Meaning, he can do as he wishes, live as he wishes in all the different worlds laid out for his picking. If he finds someone he likes, he can choose to remain by her side forever.
Initially, the Zhao Xihe who received this news finally experienced genuine and sincere joy. However, this happiness quickly disappears, dissipating without a trace. Because no matter how much effort he puts in, he is incapable of finding someone able to ignite the spark in his heart.
In the various worlds, he interacted with many different kinds of women. Flirtatious ones, ice-cold queens, tyrants, enchanters…his experience is rather vast. Unfortunately, Zhao Xihe has long lost the ability to genuinely love someone, for his heart has frosted over.
But whatever the case is, he continues drifting through the worlds, searching, harbouring the scantest hope that someday, he will be able to meet with 'that person'. The one who can make him feel again.
Arriving in another Ancient Era world, Zhao Xihe is already very familiar with the best way to deal with the plot. As soon as he has a brief understanding of the character and role he is meant to play, he tosses it all aside, instead wandering down the street to pa.s.s the time.
It isn't long before his gaze is attracted to a young man gorgeous enough to catch everyone's attention.
Zhao Xihe has never before seen such an enchantingly captivating person - male or female - that causes him to be unable to s.h.i.+ft his gaze away. Even if he is clearly arrogant and spoiled, his eyes display a child-like innocence, clear and untainted. Although it doesn't quite fit the aura he exudes, it still doesn't fail in capturing people's interest.
With nothing better to do, Zhao Xihe decides to tail the man. He is just so bored, enough that he desires to interact with the one interesting thing that aroused his curiosity.
As such, he clearly witnessed this young man exclaim at every common item like a sheltered child, purchasing random items like a carved hairpin and a wooden b.u.t.ton. Things that shouldn't incite such happiness in people. Couple with his enticing outer appearance, this att.i.tude truly makes one unable to stop staring.
In the end, when Zhao Xihe really wants to interact with this interesting character, he is given the opportunity to do so when the other looks around, a tad embarra.s.sed. Taking the initiative, he offers to carry the pile of random items for him.
Later, when everything is said and done, Zhao Xihe finally realises that this person is this world's supporting male lead, Sui Yuan.
Regarding the female lead, he has no interest in her. Rather than allowing the storyline to develop the way it is meant to, he prefers finding novel and interesting things. In addition, he has the power to do as he wishes.
Hence, he tosses the female lead aside, shadowing Sui Yuan day to day. While this youth generally appears haughty and bossy, he is, in fact, a naïve white paper[1]. Zhao Xihe really likes the feel of being unrestrained, smearing this white paper with his colours. It gives him an unparalleled sense of accomplishment.
…Cultivating someone, especially such a gorgeous child, is truly satisfactory enough to kill his boredom!
It is in this world Zhao Xihe feels, for the first time in his life, that he is someone without integrity. He likes using an ambiguous att.i.tude to treat Sui Yuan. Seeing him (SY) confused but struggling to maintain a calm and collected front gradually cause him to be more and more engrossed. But no matter what surfaced in his heart, his mind is still clear-headed as ever from beginning to the end. In his eyes, everything in each world is merely a plaything to ease his boredom. It's just that…the toy named Sui Yuan truly leaves him at a loss.
