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Just as he finished saying those words, Mo Yi was forced out of the dream world.
Opening his eyes and crawling out of bed, he saw that the man had already sat up at some point, and Bai Haocang was holding the dog. Subconsciously, he rubbed the dog’s head and then pressed his face against the dog’s body, deeply sniffing the scent of Mo Yi, trying to relax.
In the early morning, Bai Haocang clearly felt that he seemed to be caught in the boundary between dream and reality, realizing that he was dreaming. Often, people experience this when they are in a light sleep or not sleeping well, and he was no exception.
That’s why he said those things while holding Mo Yi. His feelings were real, and his desire to keep him was real too.
But why did his divine brother in the dream say he was 5?
And at the beginning of the dream, Mo Yi rushed up to him, saying he wouldn’t betray him.
Could it be that his dreams were reflecting his subconscious thoughts? Maybe that’s why all his hopes and desires in real life were projected into the dream world.
Bai Haocang felt that this was the most likely explanation.
Seeing the human-like appearance of 5, indeed, he had hoped that the person would be some kind of deity who could turn into a human. The Mo Yi in the dream was like a humanoid replica of Number 5.
Even if he didn’t consciously think that way, subconsciously, he had already considered them as one and the same. That’s why he indulged and showed tenderness to 5, allowing it to sleep on his bed, and even faintly hoping that the whole room would be filled with the scent of the other.
He wished that his little divine dog brother was his guide dog, how he wished all of this were real!
But as beautiful as the dream world was, reality could be cruel.
At the age of over thirty, Bai Haocang had never been attracted to anyone, regardless of gender. He had thought that perhaps his emotions were naturally indifferent; being content with familial and friendly affection. He had thought that he would never encounter the person who would make his heart flutter. Yet, unexpectedly, he found himself falling for the first time, and it happened in a dream.
And it wasn’t even for a virtual character; it was a character he had imagined himself.
But he was so wonderful. In fact, at first glance, he should have known that he couldn’t escape, that he was already beyond redemption.
His mind was spinning, but in reality, he was just staring blankly at the dog in his arms.
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Looking at his partner’s expression, Mo Yi didn’t know if he believed the words he said in the dream. He wasn’t 5; he was Mo Yi!
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Seeing this, Mo Yi drooped his ears in disappointment. But upon reflection, who would take things from a dream seriously anyway?
“006, when can I have a human form?”
Mo Yi asked somewhat helplessly, finally experiencing the insurmountable gap of race.
If in the first world, he could be satisfied with being his partner’s only dog, now, perhaps because of the deepening of their relationship, Mo Yi felt that he had become greedy.
He still wanted more, such as the deep intimacy and affection that belonged only to partners. But the prerequisite for that was that he must regain a human form.
Upon hearing his host’s question, the system scratched its paw somewhat embarrassedly.
“Sorry, Host, it might take a while. I’ve been working hard to repair the previous trauma.”
Hearing the apologetic tone from the system, Mo Yi hastily said, “It’s okay, 006, I was just asking casually.”
With a sense of disappointment, Mo Yi followed his partner to begin another day’s journey. He tried to pep himself up, thinking that maybe saying it just once in the dream wasn’t enough. If he said it a few more times, his partner would eventually believe that he was truly entering his dreams.
But who knew, after a day passed, Mo Yi was ready to have a heart-to-heart talk with his partner in the dream, but he couldn’t enter his lover’s dream.
And the reason for this was straightforward—Bai Haocang was suffering from insomnia.
The impact of the dream from the previous night had affected him deeply. Despite the busy work during the day which could numb him, when he lay down at night, although cuddling the dog in his arms still felt comforting, the thought of everything in the dream being unreal, and that he could never truly have his lover, caused him immense pain.
Thankfully, 5 was there to soothe his emotions. However, the lifespan of a dog was limited. Even a well-cared-for dog typically only lived for about a decade or so.
Bai Haocang dared not imagine what his life would be like without 5. The dog had only been with him for a short time, but why was a guide dog so important to him?
Even Bai Haocang himself was surprised. He had never felt such strong emotions towards anything before.
Because of these emotions, Bai Haocang suffered from insomnia. And the consequence of his insomnia was that Mo Yi couldn’t enter his dreams.
What made Mo Yi even more anxious was that on the second day, and the third day, Bai Haocang had difficulty falling asleep. Sometimes it was already bright outside when he finally managed to drift off.
Seeing his partner’s condition, Mo Yi naturally felt very distressed. How could he bear to disturb his partner who had finally fallen asleep by entering his dreams?
As a result, Mo Yi himself couldn’t sleep well either. After a few days, even the whole dog seemed a bit listless, not even interested in the beef jerky Aunt Wang fed him.
Ma Xinghuai, holding up some documents, raised his eyebrows in surprise at the sight of both the dog and the owner looking sleep-deprived.
“I say, Boss, what’s going on? Have you been drained by a demon? And this dog, I can practically see dark circles under his eyes!”
Bai Haocang pinched his brow at the comment, and ultimately just said, “It’s nothing,” before putting on his headphones and getting back to work.
But they hadn’t been working for long before the door to the study was opened.
Bai Xinyan walked in wearing a light blue dress with a matching shawl, her steps quick in high heels, bringing with her a strong scent that made Mo Yi sneeze repeatedly.
Bai Haocang frowned at Mo Yi’s sneezing and said, “Don’t use such strong perfume in the future.”
Hearing this, Bai Xinyan blushed and subconsciously looked back, complaining, “Brother, why are you saying that to me?”
Bai Haocang didn’t respond directly, instead asking, “What’s the matter? Why are you here?”
“What? Can’t I come if there’s nothing wrong?” Bai Xinyan quickly responded in a coquettish tone.
Actually, she was quite pretty, but the heavy makeup made her look out of place, giving Ma Xinghuai a case of goosebumps all over his body.
Bai Xinyan was like a clear mirror in his heart. His sister, Bai Xinyan, never visited without a reason. Last time she brought 5 over, it was the most considerate and sensible thing she had ever done in her life, but little did he know, it was also orchestrated by someone else.
Bai Xinyan didn’t waste any time beating around the bush and said, “Brother, I’m here to discuss my marriage with you.”
As she spoke, she waved her hand towards the door and said, “Come in already, why are you standing there like a fool!”
After her words, a man wearing gold-rimmed glasses, handsome in appearance, and dressed in exquisite attire, walked in from the doorway.
As the man approached, Bai Xinyan immediately linked arms with him, putting on a shy demeanor, and said to Bai Haocang, “Brother, this is my boyfriend, Mo Jinpeng. He proposed to me last night, and I said yes!”
“Mo Jinpeng.” Pronouncing the name, Bai Haocang’s face accurately turned toward the direction where the man stood.
He didn’t say anything more, just remained silent facing the man. Even though he was sitting in a wheelchair, his demeanor remained undiminished.
Mo Jinpeng felt a sudden surge of nervousness as he was stared at by those gray-white eyes. Being overshadowed in such a manner was uncomfortable, and although he knew the other man was blind, he couldn’t shake off the feeling that Bai Haocang could see through him and all his schemes just by looking at him.
But despite his discomfort, Mo Jinpeng suppressed the unease rising in his heart, putting on a perfect smile and saying, “Hello, eldest brother, I’m Mo Jinpeng. You’ve met me before, do you remember?”
Mo Jinpeng kept his posture humble, but Bai Haocang simply shook his head and said coldly, “I don’t remember.”
How could he not remember!
Mo Jinpeng’s gaze turned cold at the response, knowing that the man was intentionally trying to embarrass him, but he had to maintain a smiling face to greet him.
Bai Xinyan, however, didn’t understand the underlying nuances and said impatiently, “If you don’t remember, then forget it, brother. Anyway, I’m going to marry this person, and you need to provide me with a substantial dowry!”
“Dowry?”
Bai Haocang raised an eyebrow at the mention, then heard Bai Xinyan continue, “Of course! Marriage is a big deal, and once I’m married, I’ll be independent. I need to have my own career and life. As my brother, you should support me.
As for money and jewelry, we can discuss the details later. I heard we’re planning to build a shopping mall in the West City area, right? How about giving me a floor to manage? It’ll be a good opportunity for me to practice. Besides, I’m your sister after all. I can’t have no achievements in my career.”
Ma Xinghuai couldn’t help but chuckle upon hearing this.
What does marriage have to do with independence? Even if it does, she’s already been independent before she got married, so why is she asking for independence again?
The eldest brother had faced many things, and this missy had never even stayed home for a whole day even once, but as soon as she showed up, she started demanding money and things, even asking for a whole floor of a shopping mall.
Disgusting!
How shameless can she be!
Since these two appeared, Mo Yi felt more alert, fearing his partner would be fooled. He quickly bit onto the man’s sleeve and pulled it a few times in disapproval.
Feeling the dog’s movement, the man reached out and gently patted the dog’s head, soothing its emotions, then turned to Bai Xinyan and said, “I refuse.”
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Yes! Refuse! Shameless sister! Don’t give in! Puppy show your claws!!
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Every time such shameless people come forth in a novel, I always wonder if they really exist irl. It would be a pain in the arse if they do…
Thank you so much for the update!!♥️
Not me relating to bai haocang’s existential crisis of falling in love with a person that doesn’t exist🤪
This girl is so shameless 🤢🤢
Thanks for the chapters 🩷🩷