Chapter 208

Chapter 208

At this moment, Yi Tiantian had no idea what was about to come his way.

After having breakfast with Actor Fei at the villa, the two of them prepared to play video games together.

For someone who usually has to travel for work, this was the perfect way to unwind!

At first, Yi Tiantian was worried that Actor Fei might find it boring, but to his surprise, Fei Cheng happily agreed.

They chose a recently popular two-player adventure game. The players had to work together to navigate through challenging terrain. Although the gameplay was simple, the actual difficulty was quite high. The two of them couldn’t stop laughing and goofing around, having a blast.

After two hours in the morning, Yi Tiantian and Actor Fei had completed four maps. Only the fifth map, known by netizens as the "hardest map in the world," was left.

Just as Yi Tiantian was about to select the fifth map, Fei Cheng suddenly spoke up.

“Let’s have lunch first before we continue playing.”

Yi Tiantian’s hand, which was about to press the button, paused. He suddenly remembered a mysterious legend about this game.

Since many couples played this game, a fantastical superstition had emerged.

It was said that couples who managed to pass this map would end up having a great relationship and grow old together. However, if they only passed the first four maps and didn’t attempt the fifth, they would eventually break up.

Although this might just be a matter of chance, and he and Actor Fei weren’t in a relationship, Yi Tiantian always respected these kinds of superstitions.

After all, if something like the rumor system exists in this world, then why not believe in these superstitions?

He didn’t want to jinx their relationship by not finishing the final level.

Seeing Yi Tiantian still staring at the screen reluctantly, Fei Cheng stood up, smiled, extended his hand, and patted Yi Tiantian on the head. “It’s okay. After lunch, we’ll tackle the fifth map.”

Yi Tiantian looked up at Fei Cheng’s doting smile and nodded vigorously.

Since Actor Fei had said so, he definitely wouldn’t go back on his word!

Taking a short break from the game… shouldn’t be a problem, right…?

Yi Tiantian stood up, got ready to change into some fresh clothes, put on a hat, and head to a nearby mall with Actor Fei to grab lunch.

“How about crab hotpot? I’ve heard that it’s really popular among young people lately.”

Earlier, when buying breakfast, Actor Fei had already asked the breakfast vendor about good lunch spots nearby. The vendor, knowing it was two young people looking for a place to eat, immediately recommended the crab hotpot place. His own kids had been frequently going to the mall with their friends just to eat there.

Fei Cheng thanked the vendor for the recommendation and had already found the location of the mall and the crab hotpot restaurant on the way over, ready to suggest it to Yi Tiantian.

Upon hearing this, Yi Tiantian happily agreed. After all, going shopping with Actor Fei was a rare opportunity. They were both so busy, and who knew when they’d get another chance to hang out like this!

So the two of them prepared to head out, have lunch, and then come back to continue playing the game.

It was going to be a perfect day!

But just as Yi Tiantian was about to change out of his pajamas, his phone rang.

Halfway through changing, Yi Tiantian quickly grabbed his phone from the bedside table.

The caller ID read “Brother Cheng.” Yi Tiantian immediately answered.

“Tiantian, I’ve been trying to reach you all morning. Why did it take you so long to pick up?”

Brother Cheng's voice was urgent, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief when the call connected. However, he soon became anxious again.

"I have something very important to tell you, and it's almost time!"

Yi Tiantian was confused because he had just told Brother Cheng that he wanted to take a break and avoid work for a few days.

So, when he played games with Fei, the actor, this morning, he deliberately left his phone in the bedroom, not wanting any sudden messages to interfere with their gaming time.

To his surprise, Brother Cheng had been calling nonstop from 9 a.m., and Yi Tiantian only answered at noon.

"Brother Cheng, I want to rest for now. If anything comes up, just say no for me."

Yi Tiantian said with some embarrassment as he glanced at the bedroom door. Fei was waiting outside for him to go have a meal together. He needed to hang up the phone and change his clothes quickly.

However, Brother Cheng urgently said, "I know, I haven’t scheduled any work for you recently, but something has come up!"

Yi Tiantian, who was about to set the phone down and switch to speaker mode while getting dressed, suddenly felt his heart race. This didn’t bode well.

Could there be something more important than work?

His voice grew heavier as he asked, "What is it?"

Brother Cheng immediately replied, "An investor wants to have a meal with you, and the terms they're offering are extremely generous. I think it's best if you meet them!"

Yi Tiantian quickly took off his pajamas and put on a white T-shirt, then replied, "No, I'm busy right now. Can you help me reschedule to another date, Brother Cheng?"

Brother Cheng sounded troubled. "I can't. The investor specified today. Listen to what they have to offer before making a decision. They said they can customize a movie for you, fully fund it, with no budget cap. In other words, they can create a custom-made blockbuster for you!"

Toward the end, Brother Cheng's tone even became a bit excited.

Yi Tiantian knew that these terms must seem extremely attractive to Brother Cheng. After all, it wasn’t every day that someone would be so generous; this was beyond just investment—it was almost like charity.

So, it was understandable that Brother Cheng found it hard to refuse.

When Yi Tiantian didn’t respond right away, Brother Cheng grew nervous and stammered, "W-what do you think? Tiantian, if you’re uncomfortable, you can bring Yueyue and Yangyang with you. If the investor crosses any lines, you can just leave."

Yi Tiantian looked at the bedroom door again, feeling conflicted about whether he should go or not.

Unable to make a decision, Yi Tiantian opened the rumor system, hoping to find an answer inside.

Who was this mysterious investor?

Why would they invest so much in a movie for him?

And most importantly, would there be any danger in attending this meal?

These questions lingered in Yi Tiantian's mind, and he hoped to find corresponding answers in the system.

After searching for a while, Yi Tiantian indeed found a freshly released big rumor, topping all the others.

"So, this investor is related to the Dusk Society!"

"And they are a high-ranking leader in the Dusk Society!"

"But why would they invite me to a meal? Is this some kind of way to build connections within the Dusk Society?"

"Or does this person need something from me?"

Since this person was associated with the Dusk Society, an organization known for its sinister activities, and Yi Tiantian, being a "member" of this organization, if he refused outright, he didn’t know what consequences he might face. After careful thought, Yi Tiantian reluctantly agreed to meet them.

However, on the other side, Brother Cheng, who had just heard Yi Tiantian's inner thoughts, grew nervous. From what he had gathered, the Dusk Society was clearly involved in something deep and dangerous, and Yi Tiantian was about to meet a high-ranking member of this organization. If something went wrong, the consequences could be disastrous.

"Maybe I should decline on your behalf."

Brother Cheng immediately changed his tone, forcing a smile as he spoke to Yi Tiantian over the phone.

But Yi Tiantian was set on meeting this investor from the Dusk Society to figure out what they were really after.

So he replied, "No need, Brother Cheng. I'll go meet him now. Please send me the address."

Hearing this, Brother Cheng could only agree and, after hanging up, sent the restaurant details and time that had already been arranged by the investor to Yi Tiantian's phone.

Just then, there was a knock on the bedroom door. Yi Tiantian remembered that Actor Fei was still waiting for him to have lunch.

"Come in."

Yi Tiantian walked to the bedroom door, placed his hand on the doorknob, and pushed it open, only to see Fei Cheng standing outside with a smile.

"Are you heading out for work?"

In fact, Fei Cheng had overheard Yi Tiantian's thoughts while standing outside the door, so he already knew about the meeting with the high-ranking member of the Dusk Society.

"Yes, I need to meet an investor for lunch, so today at noon..."

Yi Tiantian felt bad about leaving Fei Cheng. They were supposed to spend the day playing games, but now he had to go and wouldn't be able to play anymore.

Thinking about the game, Yi Tiantian felt a pang of frustration.

"We still haven't completed the fifth level, and who knows when we'll finish!"

"But the so-called metaphysical rule is just a matter of probability. Maybe it won't happen to us!"

"That's right! We're not even dating yet, so this metaphysical rule shouldn't apply to us!"

Yi Tiantian tried to console himself.

Fei Cheng had never heard of this so-called metaphysical rule, but he still comforted him, "We can always finish the game together when we have time."

Hearing this, Yi Tiantian looked up, his eyes bright with hope, and nodded eagerly.

"Hey, can I come with you to meet the investor? I could pretend to be your assistant."

Fei Cheng smiled and made his suggestion.

"Ah?"

Yi Tiantian didn't expect Actor Fei to suddenly say something like that. He was momentarily stunned.

But Fei Cheng continued to smile and said, "How about it? I want to experience being an assistant for a day. Can you help me?"

Fei Cheng knew from Yi Tiantian's thoughts that this meeting wasn't safe, so he didn't want Yi Tiantian to go alone and face the danger.