Time flies like an arrow, and the days pass swiftly.
Over the next five days, Lin Xuan's routine remained the same.
Every day, upon waking up.
He habitually went to the flower shop to buy a bouquet of violets.
Then he returned to Su Qingge's room, holding her delicate hand while chatting, telling stories, cracking jokes, singing love songs, and giving massages...
Unless something out of the ordinary happened.
Lin Xuan would stick by Su Qingge's side all day, "bonding closely."
[Ding! Host gains 1 point every 10 seconds for "Palm Bonding" with Su Qingge.]
Huh?!
Still 1 point every 10 seconds?
Why isn't it going up any further?!
Hearing the system's notification in his mind.
Lin Xuan felt somewhat helpless inside.
The biggest achievement over the past few days had been raising the rate from 1 point every 15 seconds to 1 point every 10 seconds.
But it seemed to have hit a bottleneck.
For two consecutive days, the point accumulation rate hadn't improved.
"Maybe I'm being too impatient..."
"After all, it's only been a week since I moved into the Su household."
"Thinking about it this way, the progress isn't that bad, right?!"
Thinking of this.
Lin Xuan felt more at ease and enthusiastically opened the points panel.
[20962].
Looking at the 20,000 points he had painstakingly accumulated over the past days.
A smile spread across Lin Xuan's lips.
He felt a sense of triumphant satisfaction, like becoming rich overnight.
However, glancing at the system shop.
At the two items he desired most, he couldn't help but sigh.
.....
[Item: Invincible Immortal Emperor Cultivation]
[Price: 10,000,000,000 points]
[Description: Upon successful redemption, the host will immediately possess the strongest Immortal Emperor-level cultivation, power, and comprehension, capable of suppressing all enemies in the world.]
.....
[Item: Immortality]
[Price: 100,000,000,000 points]
[Description: Upon successful redemption, the host will achieve eternal immortality. Even time itself cannot erode you.]
.....
Staring at the descriptions of the two items, Lin Xuan couldn't help but drool. (ˉ﹃ˉ)
If he could redeem these two items, wouldn't he become the ultimate "god" who ruled over everything?
"Just thinking about it is making me excited!"
"Sigh! But the points needed are still way beyond my reach..."
"I can only save up slowly and bide my time! I'm convinced I'll eventually reach it someday!"
Lin Xuan's eyes shone with determination as he set his long-term goal.
Stay under the radar and accumulate points.
However, despite saying that, Lin Xuan glanced at the sleeping girl on the bed, gritted his teeth, and made a decision.
"System, exchange for two high-grade protective charms."
[Ding! Exchange successful. 20,000 "Bonding" points deducted. Remaining "Bonding" points: 962.]
Hmph, such a ripoff?!
Hearing that the points he had painstakingly saved for several days were instantly reduced by 20,000.
Lin Xuan felt like he was back to square one, a poor man once again, and the frustration weighed heavily on his heart.
But looking at the jade pendants he had exchanged for.
He felt a sense of security and thought it was still worth the cost.
According to the system's description.
These jade pendants could shield the wearer from a fatal blow, essentially granting an extra life.
To be cautious.
Lin Xuan prepared one for himself and one for Su Qingge.
His own life went without saying—it was undoubtedly the most important.
As for Su Qingge...
She was, apart from the sole female lead, the supporting character with the closest connection to the protagonist and the highest fortune value in the novel.
If she were to die, he would be in a very difficult position.
He definitely didn't want to "bond closely" with the protagonist Su Yang—man on man.
And he wasn't interested in the female lead, who had already borne the protagonist's child.
He wasn't some wife-stealing scoundrel, after all!
As a warrior of pure love.
He only wished to win one person's heart and stay together forever.
As for Su Qingge in the novel.
Her death was particularly tragic in the end.
To ensure her safety, he thought it best to give her some extra protection...
Afterward.
Lin Xuan placed the jade pendant around his own neck and then got up to place the other one on Su Qingge.
'What is he doing?'
'Why did he suddenly put something on me?'
Noticing Lin Xuan suddenly approaching her.
Su Qingge instinctively felt a bit resistant.
It wasn't that she was worried Lin Xuan was taking advantage of her...
After all, Lin Xuan's considerate and respectful behavior over the past few days had fully proven he was a gentleman.
It was just that day.
When she realized her emotions were slightly off.
Su Qingge constantly reminded herself to avoid making a bigger mistake.
"Qingge! This jade pendant was something my mother left me before she passed away. She told me to give it to my future wife."
"And now, you are the one I've decided to spend my life with, so I'm giving you this protective jade pendant."
To prevent Su Qingge from dismissing the pendant and throwing it away after she woke up.
Lin Xuan deliberately made up a story to emphasize the jade pendant's importance.
Meanwhile, in the dark corners of her consciousness...
Su Qingge really wanted to raise her hand to refuse.
But unable to move, she could only let it be.
'This is Lin Xuan's mother's keepsake?'
'Then I really don't deserve it; I can't accept this.'
'Forget it! I'll return it to him once I wake up.'
.....
Just as Lin Xuan finished placing the protective charm!
The door was suddenly pushed open.
A loli in a JK school uniform with twin ponytails came hopping into the room.
"Lin Xuan-ge, what song are you singing today?"
"I'm telling you! Yesterday's Invisible Wings has once again gone viral online."
"Now every day, countless fans are eagerly waiting for you to release a new song!"
"....."
The visitor was none other than Chen Kexin, who, after being bombarded by Lin Xuan's talent over the past few days.
Had gradually turned her hostility toward the man before her into a hint of admiration.
What could she do?! ┐(?～?)┌
Lin Xuan was just too amazing!
A few days ago, following Lin Xuan's suggestion, she created an account under the alias [L] on D Station and uploaded the song Courage Explosion.
As soon as it was uploaded, it immediately caused a craze among children.
Even many adults were enthusiastically covering and imitating it.
In just one day, its popularity rivaled that of People Like Me.
Especially after Chen Kexin leveraged her own fame to reveal that both songs were created by [L].
And announced that [L] would release an original song every day, igniting a fan frenzy around [L]...
This craze only grew more frenzied as Lin Xuan delivered on his promise, releasing a "blockbuster" song every day.
Relieving Sorrow
Loving You
Common Jasmine Orange
A Thousand Years Later
Invisible Wings
It could be said...
That if Lin Xuan revealed his identity now.
He would immediately rise to the level of a "superstar" in the entertainment industry.
Half of China would likely know who he was.
But fame was not Lin Xuan's ultimate goal.
Which is why he always insisted Chen Kexin record the songs without revealing his true identity...
Meeting Chen Kexin's expectant gaze.
Lin Xuan smiled calmly, let go of Su Qingge's hand, picked up the golden guitar beside him, and said softly:
"The song for today? It's called I Want to Love This World So Much."
"It's a song created for people with depression."
"I hope to use the power and charm of music to inspire and advocate for greater care and understanding of people with depression."
A song for people with depression?
What kind of song could this be?!
I really want to hear it—I can't wait!!!
Chen Kexin, holding professional recording equipment, waited with anticipation written all over her face.
It wasn't just her—even Su Qingge, unable to move on her hospital bed, focused all her attention on Lin Xuan's actions.
If nothing else could be said about these days...
Lin Xuan had already used his talent to win over everyone when it came to music.
Anything produced by [L] was guaranteed to be a masterpiece.
As the guitar's prelude began to play.
Lin Xuan's deep voice resonated through the room.
.....
"Hugging the sofa~ eyes drowsy~ hair messy~~"
"But yearning to be as free as a movie's leading role~~"
"Under the eaves~ rows of crows~ dense and dark~~"
"Repressed emotions~ struggling to find an outlet~~"
...
"Thought of leaving~~"
"When sunlight loses to the gloom~~"
"Never thought you'd fight so hard to clear it for me~~"
"Once thought of leaving~~"
"But stayed and persisted until now~~"
"Endured~~ those murmurs~~"
"Those postures~~ those wounds~~"
...
"Don't want to leave~~"
"When your smile blooms~~"
"This world suddenly fills~ with color~ oh~"
"Hugging the sofa~ eyes drowsy~ hair messy~~"
"Sunset falls~ answering the phone~ it's you~~"
.....
As the song came to an end.
Lin Xuan remained composed, set down the guitar, and sat back in his place, holding Su Qingge's hand for some "bonding."
On the other hand, the loli Chen Kexin's eyes were already brimming with tears.
Moved beyond words by the song's emotional pull.
As for Su Qingge, lying on the bed.
Her connection to these emotions was even more intense...
After all, since her parents' death, Su Qingge had single-handedly supported the Su family through relentless oppression and exploitation from others.
Adding to that was the immense psychological pressure of being in a vegetative state.
Even Su Qingge could sense...
She might have developed mild depression.
'So moving.'
'This song is so beautifully composed!'
'Especially for someone like me, who has a touch of depression...'
'Listening to it, I can deeply feel the song's immense respect and cherishing of life.'
.....
A melody that healed the soul.
Warm and sincere lyrics.
A deep and powerful voice.
Made Su Qingge feel the warmth of the song, and the shadow that had lingered in her heart.
At this moment, began to dissipate significantly under the song's healing tones...
Clap, clap, clap!!!
"It was amazing! Absolutely perfect!"
"Lin Xuan-ge, you're just incredible?!"
Chen Kexin finally snapped out of her daze, her face flushed with excitement as she clapped enthusiastically.?(?＞?＜?)?
She didn't even have to think to know...
That once this song reached the outside world, it would definitely cause another internet storm.
"I'm leaving first; I need to process this recording right away. Bye, bye!"
The loli dashed out energetically, clutching the recording equipment as she charged out of the room.
"That little rascal... always so hasty?!"
Watching Chen Kexin's hurried figure disappear.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but smile wryly.
He turned around, ready to begin the day's massage therapy when...
Chen Kexin's hesitant voice came from the doorway again.
"Lin Xuan-ge. There's one more thing I forgot to tell you."
"Hm? What is it?"
Seeing the loli return, Lin Xuan turned back with a puzzled look.
"Well... it's about your father. Tonight is his birthday, and I heard he's invited many prominent families and elites. He's also planning to announce Lin Hao as his heir during the banquet. You..."
"Oh! That? I know. I'll be attending tonight."
"Huh?"
"What's there to be surprised about? Paying debts is only natural. The week's deadline is up—it's time to take back what's mine..."
"..."