Game Loading Chapter 222-223

Collapsing 11 Boundaries 10

From Jiang Xie's perspective, this scene was filled with bleakness.

In front of the huge glass window, the falling sun dyed the sky red. It was as if all the strength was exhausted and the last blood of life was falling.

The back of the man standing in front of the floor to ceiling window was straight but the shirt showed a large gap. In particular, the waist was so thin that it was distressing.

In this one month… hadn't this person eaten any good meals?

During the one month abroad, Jiang Xie hadn't wanted to think about Xie Xi. In fact, as long as he was idle, he couldn't help thinking about Xie Xi.

However, he was too afraid to look. Turning on the phone would allow him to connect to the monitor and see Xie Xi's every move.

Yet Jiang Xie didn't dare take a single look. It was like facing Pandora's Box. If he didn't look at it, he wouldn't be tempted. He was afraid that one glance would make him return home.

This gap created by Jiang Xie could be regarded as giving Xie Xi enough time. He had a comfortable time this one month.

Jiang Xie didn't look at Xie Xi but Xie Xi always paid attention to Jiang Xie. The monitoring was very useful and even Jiang Xie's breathing while sleeping at night could be transmitted to Xie Xi's ears.

Xie Xi went to see him several times and even got close to him using the stealth charm.

While staying in the office, Xie Xi was very comfortable. Once he interfered with the cameras, he could casually enjoy himself.

It was nothing to read books. If he was tired of reading books then he would play with high-tech gadgets and he could also practice his drawing skills.

There might be the sketch pen and it was bound to him for life but he couldn't always rely on it. For example, this quasi-world emptied out all his other skills and items. What if there was a world where he couldn't take the sketch pen?

In short, there was no harm in practicing.

Xie Xi only moved his chopsticks when outsiders sent him food. Privately, he drew whatever he wanted to eat.

There was the enhanced version of the slimming pill, causing Xie Xi to become thinner. In one month, he lost 5 kilograms. He was already really thin so it was miserable to lose 5 kilograms.

Jiang Xie hadn't seen Xie Xi for one month. It was natural to be shocked.

Xie Xi stirred up some emotions, made sure he wouldn't burp and slowly turned around…

This picture was very moving.

The exquisite face became smaller because it was thinner while the eyes became bigger. The lips were dry and the colour was very light, presumably from malnutrition…

Jiang Xie's heart was tugged.

Xie Xi's voice was hoarse (from choking) as he asked, "You came back?"

Theoretically, Xie Xi didn't know what Jiang Xie was doing and didn't know that Jiang Hong had recovered.

Jiang Xie's brow furrowed. "Why haven't you been eating well?"

In fact, Xie Xi had been eating well. He ate food from all over the world, including China, France, Italy, Japan, Korea and Thailand.

Xie Xi replied, "I have no appetite."

Jiang Xie didn't say anything. He just took off his coat and went to the kitchen.

It hadn't been used for one month but the kitchen contained fresh vegetables, which were prepared by the daily cleaning people.

They weren't sure when Jiang Xie would come back and their job was to change the fresh vegetables every day. The types were prepared according to the schedule and they never changed it.

Jiang Xie wanted to cook rice but he looked at Xie Xi and was afraid of his indigestion. Thus, he changed it to porridge and didn't put anything apart from a few green vegetables.

Xie Xi sat outside worrying.

It was reasonable to say that this meal should be eaten. He had been hungry for so long and Jiang Xie finally came back and personally cooked a meal. Eating it would give extra points.

However… he couldn't support it.

Not only did he eat dinner, he swallowed a mouthful of dessert.

Now he was panicked. He couldn't exercise to eliminate the food. After all, he was skinny and if he jumped around… it would be poisonous!

Jiang Xie was afraid that Xie Xi would be hungry and cooked quickly. The porridge was made in a pressure cooker and the speed was incredibly fast.

Xie Xi looked at the table full of dishes, "…"

"Come over and eat."

They were all food that Xie Xi loved to eat, light but delicious homemade dishes.

If Xie Xi hadn't eaten a bowl of pork bone ramen, chestnut fish and strawberry mochi, he would really want to eat it.

Jiang Xie watched Xie Xi have no appetite and frowned even more. "You aren't eating. Do you mean to starve yourself?"

Xie Xi picked up the chopsticks and caught a small pea.

Jiang Xie, "…"

Xie Xi really wasn't able to eat. If he knew that Jiang Xie would come back, he wouldn't have sneaked so much food.

Jiang Xie felt pained and uncomfortable. He also couldn't eat and put down his chopsticks, asking him, "Without Chengyu, you don't even have the strength to eat?"

Xie Xi's spirit was shocked and he finally led Jiang Xie to the right track.

His dazed expression fell into Jiang Xie's eyes and there was a burst of pain in his heart. "Do you think I will be soft if you look like this?"

Xie Xi raised his emotions and shook his head. "No."

Jiang Xie was unsure what question he was answering.

Xie Xi spoke softly, "I just think it is quite boring."

Perhaps his body was so weak that it made his voice as light as a whisper. If it wasn't so quiet, Jiang Xie wouldn't have heard his words.

After listening to the answer, Jiang Xie's heart trembled and an uncontrollable sourness spread in his chest.

Jiang Xie wondered, "Do you live just for the sake of Chengyu?" This Chengyu represented Xie Xi's ambition but he didn't have the heart to say it in such a straightforward manner.

Xie Xi glanced at Jiang Xie in a startled manner. "Otherwise, what else can I do?"

Jiang Xie was stumped by the question.

Xie Xi looked at the meal in front of him and spoke slowly, "I have never been as idle as I am now. I have always been working hard, struggling to go up."

This was the first time Jiang Xie saw such a Xie Xi. The dazzling aura was removed and the exquisite camouflage faded away, revealing a Xie Xi that had never been seen before.

Jiang Xie was very clear about Xie Xi's experiences. Or it should be said that no one in D City's financial circles didn't know.

He was a child of the Xie family. Due to some enmity, his mother left that life and took him away.

His father married someone else and it wasn't long before he gave birth to Xie Xi's younger brother.

Xie Xi's mother was depressed and committed suicide when Xie Xi was seven.

What could a seven year old child do? It was hard to live.

He was sent to the orphanage and after being tossed around, he recognized his ancestors at the age of 11.

It was reasonable to say that such a child would find it difficult to integrate into family life but Xie Xi was exceptionally good.

He had experienced all types of hardships from a young age and knew how to observe people.

At the age of 11, he knew how to be pleasing. He got along very well with everyone, from his stepmother, his brother who was two years younger than him, his driver and even the gardener at home.

Not only that, he was clever and had a fast learning ability. He thought that it would take some time to adjust to school life. Who would've thought he would've jumped classes at the age of 12?

He already received a college degree overseas at the age of 16.

After returning to China, he was even more astounding. He helped his father enter the board of Chengyu and gradually expanded Chengyu into a big group that couldn't be ignored in D City.

Under these glamourous achievements was his ruthless heart.

Outsiders didn't know what he did but his father got depression and stayed in the hospital. His stepmother had a horrific scandal exposed and her cheating bed photos became a joke in the circle. His half-brother was arrogant and incompetent. While racing with people in the middle of the night, he failed to brake and flew off a cliff, his body not being found.

By the time Xie Xi was 24 years old, he was completely alone.

Four years later, he met Jiang Xie and took away the Lance Project. He was in full swing and led Chengyu to a peak that no one could've imagined.

After the peak was downhill.

Xie Xi had to bear the consequences of his early years. Jiang Xie returned like a cheetah and destroyed his hard-built castle.

As Xie Xi stated, he had never been idle. This month was unprecedented for him but it was also boring and meaningless.

Jiang Xie realized this but he also knew that Xie Xi was likely acting. He might indeed feel bored but he was still putting on a show.

Jiang Xie saw through this but he was still affected. As long as he thought that 30% of this play was true, his heart was stirred up.

"Life is more than that." Jiang Xie told Xie Xi. "You can see more if you put aside Chengyu."

Xie Xi looked at him. "But I have nothing."

He didn't have family left, all his friends were gone after the loss of Chengyu and his subordinates belonged to others. Even his office wasn't his own.

Jiang Xie raised his eyebrows and said nothing.

Xie Xi felt the fire was almost ready and he had to take his time, not be too anxious. He had almost digested the previous food and could barely eat.

Xie Xi 'braced his spirit' and said, "The porridge is really fragrant."

"Eat something. Your body can't stand it if you are always hungry."

Xie Xi nodded and shoved down half a bowl of porridge.

This really didn't need acting. He ate so much that he wouldn't be tempted even by exotic delicacies!

Jiang Xie didn't continue the topic from before. It seemed he didn't want to stimulate Xie Xi.

Xie Xi was also happy and carefully reflected on his operation.

In fact, Xie Xi wasn't sure if this was the key to repairing the world but this was what Xie Xi wanted to convey to Jiang Xie.

Jiang Xie's mood was very weak and there were always hidden dangers. Xie Xi didn't want to miss it if there was an opportunity to dig out the thorns buried in his flesh and blood.

This was a good opportunity. Xie Xi took advantage of his identity to let Jiang Xie observe the psychology of the world from one angle.

Xie Xi's coaxing wouldn't necessarily dig out this thorn.

However, if he let himself become weary with the world then Jiang Xie would pay attention to caring for him and get rid of this imprisonment.

Regardless of whether the world was repaired or not, Xie Xi wanted to face this emotion with Jiang Xie. No matter what happened previously, they now had each other.

Xie Xi's calculations were excellent and he performed very well.

In the evening, he slept very unsteadily. It was no wonder since he slept and ate so much during the day.

This caused Jiang Xie to feel emotional instability and he tossed and turned in a sleepless manner all night.

After three or four days of persistence, Xie Xi clearly felt that Jiang Xie couldn't hold on anymore.

What would happen next? Was he going to return Chengyu? If this was true, what to do… Xie Xi was very satisfied with his current life and didn't want to go to work!

As he thought about it, Xie Xi suddenly felt his body become empty. He opened his eyes and saw a blank space.

Xie Xi had experienced this once before and immediately reacted… white space?

Did Jiang Xie use this forbidden technique again? Xie Xi thought of the man's tragic appearance in the garden and his expression suddenly changed.

"What nonsense is this… I'm perfectly fine!" Xie Xi wanted to swear.

Jiang Xie smiled and pulled the person over for a kiss. How could Xie Xi willingly push him away?

Unfortunately, the white space had time constraints and they couldn't stay for too long. Jiang Xie reached into Xie Xi's clothes and rubbed his belly. "You really aren't hungry?"

Xie Xi grabbed the thief's hand. "Of course not…" He froze as he realized. "Do you know what's going on?"

In the world of the collapsed god, Jiang Xie didn't know exactly what happened before he recycled the soul.

Jiang Xie smiled. "I know that you are starving yourself to death."

"It is all fake. I was just pretending."

Jiang Xie leaned over and kissed his forehead. "Yes, I saw it."

Xie Xi knew that time was tight and quickly asked the main point. "What is your situation in this collapsed world?"

Jiang Xie explained, "It is a state of integration. Without entering the white space, I only have the memories of the soul." Jiang Xie only remembered everything once he entered here.

Xie Xi understood and said, "I believe that the 12 boundaries are 12 collapsed worlds mixed together."

Jiang Xie nodded. "It is possible."

Xie Xi glanced at him. "After this time, all your souls will probably return."

Jiang Xie felt this person's thoughts and his heart warmed. "You are here. They will return to me sooner or later."

Xie Xi glared at him and then became worried. "I wasn't in danger. How could you activate the white space?"

Jiang Xie sighed. "It is because I think you are in danger."

Xie Xi was stunned… he pretended too much that Taurus truly believed it!

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This was unexpected for Xie Xi. He only wanted to stimulate Taurus. He didn't expect to stimulate Jiang Xie to emerge!

There were two conditions for triggering the white space. One was Xie Xi suffering from a fatal mental condition or Jiang Xie feeling that Xie Xi had a tendency to self destruct.

This time it was because of the latter.

Jiang Xie and Taurus were in a state of fusion so Taurus' emotions were Jiang Xie's emotions. The white space couldn't distinguish between the main person and the soul piece. It only felt Jiang Xie's huge fear and anxiety. It decided that Xie Xi had the tendency to self destruct and started it.

Jiang Xie explained and Xie Xi felt chagrin and anxious. "I didn't expect…" He knew Jiang Xie's heart knot wouldn't open without pretending to be tired of the world but he didn't expect this person to become half dead!

He couldn't forget Jiang Xie's miserable appearance the last time the white space was opened.

Jiang Xie smiled. "It's fine. If I can recover 12 souls in one breath then I won't need Ah Zhe."

His credibility in this area was already -999 and Xie Xi didn't believe him. "This white space can only be triggered once in a quasi-world?"

Jiang Xie looked up at the sky.

Xie Xi was made. "Can't you cherish yourself?" If it was triggered many times, Jiang Xie wouldn't be able to withstand it even if he recovered 120 souls!

Jiang Xie hugged hi and coaxed, "I cherish myself."

"Doing all these dangerous things, can you call this cherishing yourself?"

Jiang Xie's voice was soft. "What should I do if you are in danger?"

The white space was triggered. Jiang Xie might be in danger but if it wasn't triggered and Xie Xi had an accident, there wouldn't be any significance in Jiang Xie's life.

Xie Xi's heart trembled and his anger disappeared, leaving only softness and pain. He turned and hugged the other person. "If you are in danger, how can I live alone?"

Jiang Xie was euphemistically but Xie Xi directly stated it.

Jiang Xie was afraid Xie Xi would have an accident and didn't hesitate to open the white space.

Yet if Jiang Xie was in danger and left Xie Xi alone, Xie Xi didn't know how he would continue to live.

In his lone life, what was the meaning of existence if he didn't have this person?

Jiang Xie's heart shook and it was sunny and bright, like the dark clouds in the sky had been blown away. His lips curved in a smile. "I was thinking wrongly. I will protect myself in the future." He would protect himself to protect Xie Xi.

The mistake caused Xie Xi to finally untie Jiang Xie's heart lock.

The timid lock on Jiang Xie's heart was undone and he understood how to cherish himself.

They were now two people. No matter who was lost, it would be fatal to the other person.

Jiang Xie loved Xie Xi, thus he had to love the Jiang Xie that Xie Xi loved.

Xie Xi saw there wasn't much time left and didn't want to see Jiang Xie in the white space again. He organized his emotions and communicated regarding the quasi-world.

He asked, "Is the small world of Aries your past?"

Jiang Xie replied, "It has been so long that I don't remember my past clearly."

Xie Xi was surprised. "It is like this…" The memories had indeed occurred too long ago and Jiang Xie had gone through too many words. It wasn't an exaggeration to say he had gone through a few lives.

Jiang Xie said, "Still, it was quite similar. My parents died early and I was rejected due to these strange eyes…" Then he laughed again. "My luck, as you know, has always been bad." He was unlucky whether or not he went to Central. It was only after he met Xie Xi that he was freed from it.

"There is nothing good or bad about luck." It wasn't bad for Xie Xi to meet such a strong Jiang Xie.

Jiang Xie didn't want him to worry and distracted him by changing the topic. "I did have a sister called Jiang Hong."

Xie Xi's eyes widened. "Then the Taurus small world is also your past?"

Jiang Xie rubbed the tip of his nose. "Not at all. I didn't meet you when I was 17 years old."

Xie Xi was slightly itchy due to Jiang Xie's actions but he was afraid that there wasn't enough time. He continued speaking, "Then Jiang Hong in reality…"

Jiang Hong's voice was soft. "She died of illness when I was 15 years old."

Xie Xi's heart was tugged.

Jiang Xie explained, "I can't remember the details. My sister didn't suffer any blows at the time. She was just sick and couldn't stand the endless pain. She begged for euthanasia."

Xie Xi couldn't imagine how the 15 year old Jiang Xie faced those times.

Jiang Xie said, "These small worlds are mixed with some of my memories. It is normal. My designs of the quasi-worlds are filled with my emotions and I placed my souls in them. This is to inadvertently satisfy my unfulfilled wishes."

For example, to let his sister live.

Xie Xi's heart hurt as he questioned, "When did you enter the Central Government?"

Those who went to Central were people who had been abandoned by their original world and gave up on their original world. The 15 year old Jiang Xie had no close relatives. Did he…

Jiang Xie replied, "I really can't remember but it should be very early. Look at my young and handsome face. It is the original goods and there is no reprocessing." There were drugs for rejuvenation in Central. If those who came to the Central were too old, they could save themselves and rejuvenate themselves by doing tasks.

Xie Xi, "…"

This person didn't forget to be shameless!

The time was coming near and the two people had communicated almost everything.

Jiang Xie didn't want Xie Xi to frown and teased him, "I have a cat specialized essence. Once we return to Central, I'll send it to you."

Xie Xi, "???"

Jiang Xie spoke seriously, "You should also choose a specialized essence. It will increase all qualifications by a certain percentage. The cat essence might only be purple grade but it can be stacked. You can take it first and later there is the gold…"

He hadn't finished his words when Xie Xi exclaimed, "Roll!"

Was there anything he didn't understand? This person had the memories from the Aries world and was planning something naughty. Forget the cat essence. Xie Xi wanted a lion essence to bite this bastard to death.

Jiang Xie 'rolled over' and gave Xie Xi a lingering kiss.

The two men left the white space while kissing.

Back in reality, Xie Xi silently opened his eyes and saw Taurus sleeping beside him.

Xie Xi smiled, closed his eyes, found a comfortable position and fell asleep. There were no dreams and when he woke up, the sky wasn't bright yet.

Xie Xi rubbed his eyes and heard Jiang Xie's voice. "Wake up, I'm taking you to a place."

"Hmm?" He was in a daze and for a moment, he forgot where he was.

He was only reminded when he saw the hidden worries in Jiang Xie's eyes. Yes… this was Taurus' world where he was world-weary!

Xie Xi spoke with no strength. "Where are we going?"

"Xiling Mountain."

Xie Xi was surprised. "What are we going to do?"

"Climb the mountain and watch the sunrise."

Xie Xi instantly wanted to die. "So early in the morning…" Climbing the mountain to watch the sunset at 5 or 6 in the morning, he would really be tired of the world!

It was unknown what Taurus was up to but he was as stubborn as an old cow. "Hurry up or we will miss it."

Xie Xi silently refused.

Jiang Xie gave the killing blow. "If you are obedient in these three months, I will return Chengyu to you."

"Eh?"

"I have never lied to you." He never lied to Xie Xi but Xie Xi deceived him.

Xie Xi had no interest in Chengyu but Jiang Xie was taking the initiative to give him 'psychological treatment' for his world-weariness and he had to cooperate.

After all, his aim was to use this to help Jiang Xie release his heart knot…

It was just that he didn't expect the treatment to be so tiring!

"What do you count as obedient?" Xie Xi sat up and struggled to ask.

Jiang Xie replied, "I want you to accompany me for activities."

Xie Xi's mouth twitched. "Does that include climbing the mountain at five in the morning to see the sunrise?"

Yes.

Yes, your sister!

Xie Xi turned over and wrapped himself up like a silkworm cocoon.

Jiang Xie questioned, "Didn't you say you could do anything for Chengyu?"

Xie Xi hatefully thought, 'I am doing everything for you!'

Jiang Xie added, "It seems you are no longer interested in Chengyu. Then…"

Xie Xi opened the quilt and looked at the other person with messy hair.

Jiang Xie's voice was filled with some warmth. "Are you going?"

Xie Xi gritted his teeth. "…I'm going."

In fact, climbing the mountain didn't matter. Xie Xi wasn't afraid of anything since his physique meant he could climb three mountains without gasping. However, the time was too early? Wasn't this meant for sleeping? Why go hiking?

Xiling Mountain was a scenic spot on the outskirts of D City. It was known as the first mountain on the sea. Once someone climbed to the peak, they could see the beautiful scenery of the sea and the sky.

Xie Xi had no interest in the scenery. His body was covered in the cold air of someone who just woke up.

Fortunately, this sentiment was in line with the world-weariness of Xie Xi.

It was early but there were many people who wanted to see the sunrise on this mountain.

Xie Xi wasn't tired when climbing the mountain but he was very happy.

Jiang Xie was worried and afraid that Xie Xi's body couldn't stand it, so he walked very slowly.

In fact, this Xiling Mountain wasn't very high and most of it was a flat path. It was very suitable for the 'skinny' Xie Xi to hike.

The higher he went, the fresher the air became and the more Xie Xi lost his anger.

Jiang Xie saw the beads of sweat on Xie Xi's forehead and asked, "Are you tired?"

Xie Xi's sweat was all fake and aiming for sympathy. "I'm not tired." His mouth was more tightly closed.

Jiang Xie reached out a hand. "This part is a bit steep. I will help you."

Xie Xi happily grabbed this hand.

Jiang Xie carefully protecting him and climbed more than a dozen steps together.

Xie Xi was so tired that he gasped.

Jiang Xie took a bottle of water out of the backpack and gave it to him. "Would you like to drink?"

Xie Xi took a few big mouthfuls. Jiang Xie's eyes flashed and he asked, "Are you hungry?"

Xie Xi noticed his expression… Walking for so long was to make him eat?

In fact, there was no need to go to so much trouble. Xie Xi wanted to eat salted duck eggs with porridge and crab dumplings from the moment he woke up.

He was hungry just having such a thought.

The benefit to climbing the mountain was that Xie Xi could justifiably say, "A bit."

Jiang Xie's eyes were bright. "I brought some food. Come this way."

Xie Xi's heart was warm. "Yes."

Jiang Xie led him to a space with nobody and opened the backpack under the green pines.

He took out a mat and laid out two, three, four…

Xie Xi's eyes were big. "So much."

"It's nothing." Then Jiang Xie pulled out two more dishes.

Xie Xi didn't know if he should laugh or cry when he saw the seven or eight insulation boxes. Taurus was trying too hard to make him eat.

The even more surprising thing was that the insulation boxes contained hot rice porridge, exquisite dumplings and salty duck eggs cut into pieces…

The things he wanted to eat had been fully prepared by Jiang Xie. What was this called? A heart connection?

Xie Xi couldn't help laughing.

The two people washed their hands with warm water from the thermos pot and Jiang Xie said, "Eat."

Xie Xi picked up a small dumpling and the delicious taste of crab filled his mouth.

He had never eaten such delicious crab dumpling. It was as if his heart was filled.

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