CHAPTER 22: CHAPTER 0022: DATE WITH THE VILLAGE BELLE IN THE SORGHUM FIELD_1

Zhang Bin wanted to continue chatting with Liu Ruolan and admire her captivating charm.

However, Tutu reminded him, "Master, Gao Si is calling."

Zhang Bin reluctantly hung up and answered Gao Si’s call.

"Zhang Bin, my brother, have you realized how magical this phone is now?" Gao Si asked.

Zhang Bin naturally praised it profusely before saying, "Gao Si, don’t tell me you’re about to ask me for another thrilling novel right away."

Gao Si laughed a bit awkwardly. "You guessed right. I want to earn more money. I have an earth-shattering plan now, and if it succeeds, it will be tremendously beneficial for both of us."

"An earth-shattering plan that benefits me, too? Can you elaborate?" Zhang Bin was astounded. He couldn’t understand how the plan had anything to do with him. After all, Gao Si was on Xuanwu Star and he was on Earth, a distance of 80,000 light-years apart.

"I don’t want to tell you until I’m certain, lest I get your hopes up for nothing," Gao Si said.

"Actually, you could trade me more technology for thrilling novels. That would make it even easier for you to get rich," Zhang Bin said expectantly. Having seen the capabilities of the magical phone, he was now quite envious of Xuanwu Star’s impressive technology.

"My brother, do you still not understand what I said earlier? Technology is ephemeral; cultivation is what truly matters. It was technology that destroyed all the plant life on Xuanwu Star. Giving you overly advanced technology would be a disaster for humanity. It’s already surprising enough that I’ve published two amazing novels in a row; I don’t want to arouse suspicion. You, on the other hand, should focus on your cultivation. Strive to become a Divine Doctor and a master of the Martial World as quickly as possible. And you need to earn a lot, a lot of money, because my grand plan requires your cooperation," Gao Si said.

"Alright, I’ll send you the most exciting novel right away, one that’s many times longer than ’Journey to the West.’ You’ll definitely be able to make a ton of money. But you have to reveal at least a little bit of the plan to me," Zhang Bin said.

"Haven’t you noticed? To cultivate to higher realms, you need a great deal of elixirs. And have you realized that most of the medicinal herbs on Xuanwu Star don’t exist on Earth? However, if my plan succeeds, we can solve this problem. I will also be able to cultivate the Qingmu Longevity Technique to a very high realm. I can’t say anything more than that," Gao Si said mysteriously.

What on earth is this plan? Don’t tell me Gao Si wants to become the Emperor of Xuanwu Star?

Zhang Bin was full of doubt, but he didn’t ask again, knowing Gao Si wouldn’t say more.

Instead, he had Tutu connect to the internet, download the best-selling web novel—*Emperor of the Vast Sky*—and had it translated. Then he sent it directly to Gao Si. The whole process was completed in just a few breaths.

Gao Si reviewed it carefully, a look of pure ecstasy spreading across his face.

He said excitedly, "Zhang Bin, remember to cultivate to the Rushing Pulse Realm as soon as possible, become a true Divine Doctor, and earn lots and lots of money so we can execute our plan."

"Even if you hadn’t said it, I’d be working hard toward that anyway. I want to be an invincible fighter, I want to eliminate all of humanity’s incurable diseases, and I want to earn tons of money and become a mega-rich mogul," Zhang Bin declared spiritedly.

"Good! Let’s work hard together!" Gao Si also puffed out his chest, exuding a domineering aura that seemed to look down on the world. "We were both losers back in the day. Let’s rise together and create a legend in the Milky Way Galaxy."

After finishing the call with Gao Si, Zhang Bin was about to start studying the alien materials and then cultivate when Tutu’s voice sounded again. "Master, do you want to save the recording from earlier?"

"Recording? What recording?" Zhang Bin asked, astonished.

"The recording of Liu Ruolan’s alluring appearance. I saw how much you were enjoying it, Master, so I recorded it," Tutu’s voice said. Then, the screen displayed the beautiful clip of Liu Ruolan from their video call.

"Save it! Definitely save it!" Zhang Bin said uncontrollably, admiring it closely. The sight made his heart stir and his body burn with heat.

I can’t take this anymore. I need to go see my Xiao Fang.

His face turned beet red and his heart pounded like a drum. He immediately called Xiao Fang. "Xiao Fang, it’s Zhang Bin. I miss you. I’m waiting for you in the sorghum field behind your house."

He hung up without waiting for her reply.

He sneaked out of the house. At that moment, the sky was filled with the sunset’s glow, making it a perfect time for a date. Zhang Bin was a little nervous and a little excited, wondering if Xiao Fang would actually come. This was the first time he had ever asked her out.

Finally, he arrived at the sorghum field and began to wait, craning his neck in anticipation.

He waited for at least fifteen minutes, and the sky began to dim. Just then, he saw Xiao Fang slip out of her back door like a thief. She jogged into the sorghum field and bashfully approached him.

Xiao Fang was dressed more beautifully than ever in a light-yellow long dress. Her black hair cascaded behind her like a waterfall. A touch of shy red on her delicate, oval face only added to her beauty.

"Xiao Fang, you’re so beautiful," Zhang Bin said.

He deeply inhaled the intoxicating fragrance emanating from her, gently wrapped his arm around her slim waist, and pulled her into his embrace.

"No, don’t... someone will see us..." Xiao Fang struggled weakly, but eventually, she went limp in his arms, burying her head in his shoulder.

Their hearts both began to pound furiously.

THUMP, THUMP, THUMP...

It felt like a frantic drumbeat.

"Xiao Fang, when did you start to like me?" Zhang Bin asked curiously, now finally certain of her feelings and feeling a little proud.

"Probably back when we were in high school," Xiao Fang said shyly. "We were at the same school. Your grades were bad, and mine weren’t much better. I figured neither of us would get into college. If we were to build a life together, we’d be in the same village with our parents nearby. As long as we worked hard farming and growing vegetables, we could still live a very happy life. So, I was always wondering how I could end up marrying you..."

"I’m such a fool. I should have pursued you sooner."

Zhang Bin wished he could slap himself hard. He had harbored a secret crush on Xiao Fang for so long but had always been too scared to confess, wasting so much precious time.

"You Big Bad Egg, haven’t you gotten your wish now?" Xiao Fang lifted her head and looked at Zhang Bin with loving eyes, whispering shyly in a voice barely louder than a mosquito, "I’m just afraid that once you have money, you won’t want me anymore."

"How could that be? We’re a match made in heaven," Zhang Bin said. Looking at her enticing red lips, his mouth went dry. He couldn’t help but lean down to kiss her...