Chapter 823: Chapter 823

Tang Zheng scrolled through the Trojan List, picking out healing props. He currently had 8200 points. Since his stamina was temporarily sufficient, he spent two thousand points to strengthen his neural response speed. At the very least, he wanted to ensure that in a normal state, he could possess the agility to dodge bullets. As the Third-order Explosive Type was activated, his body was subtly evolving, and the effects of spending points for enhancement were somewhat better than those of an Ordinary Conqueror.

He didn’t bring up those even stronger than him, the Fearless, but for Conquerors like Zhuo Lie, who had experienced over fifteen battles, the chances of killing them with just firearms were already very slim. Combat at this level required considering various factors and utilizing all means, with personal strength playing a significant role. Hence, some Conquerors didn’t even prepare Blink Cards, deeming them not cost-effective.

S-Class Mechanical Viscera was good stuff, but unfortunately, Tang Zheng couldn’t afford it, so he could only choose the Emergency First Aid Kit worth a thousand points. He bought three, and after using the Discount Device, got a ten percent discount, so he was left with 3500 points.

Tang Zheng had resolved to find out who was behind the Trojan World and end this cruel game. Therefore, for him, saving up ten thousand points was unnecessary. Moreover, he wasn’t going to waste points on luxury props. Buying the plump Yang Guifei to warm his bed? He wasn’t interested. New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on noⅴelfire.net

After bidding farewell to everyone, Tang Zheng teleported out of the Trojan Room. The entire city’s sky was filled with the crackling sounds of firecrackers, a colorful and festive scene everywhere.

A cold night wind blew as Tang Zheng, walking alone on the midnight streets, suddenly felt a sense of solitude. He took out his mobile phone to check the time and was surprised that it was already the third day of the New Year. After hesitating for a moment, he gave up on the idea of phoning An Xiuru to greet the New Year, tightened his clothes, and hurried back to Jingshan Villa.

After bathing, Tang Zheng, dressed in pajamas, sent a message of safety to Qin Yan and Lin Weiguo, turned on the television, and sat on the sofa switching channels mindlessly. His gaze drifted to the phone several times before moving away. He was afraid that making a phone call home would make him unable to resist the desire to leave the Trojan Room.

The villa was warm, but being there alone made Tang Zheng very uncomfortable. The programs were also somewhat boring, so he leaned on the sofa and fell asleep.

Due to extreme fatigue, Tang Zheng was dead tired and dreamless. An hour later, he was awakened by a series of loud doorbell rings.

"Would Xiu Ru forget to bring her key?" Tang Zheng couldn’t guess who was coming, and being strong, he didn’t bother to check the cat’s eye but opened the door directly. He was actually hoping for a thief to give him a chance to vent his depressed mood.

"Brr, I’m frozen to death. Why did it take you so long to open the door? You weren’t in the bathroom taking care of physiological needs, were you?" It was Chen Hong who came by, carrying lots of bags. As soon as the door opened, she made herself at home and entered, teasing Tang Zheng non-stop. Without hearing any other sounds, she inwardly shouted with luck, grateful that only Tang Zheng was home, allowing her plan to unfold.

In the real world, this Fallen Star regained her composure. Even if she was no longer admired, she had still made her way through the entertainment industry.

"What are you doing here?" Tang Zheng frowned but did not reject her. He then closed the door. Being alone was too lonely.

"Hehe, I’m here to spend the New Year with you. With your personality, you certainly wouldn’t let your family and friends worry, so you must have made excuses to spend it alone," Chen Hong flattered Tang Zheng. In fact, she had formed an alliance with Yu Manli. Once she came out, Yu had phoned her, prompting her to take action. As for Tang Zheng’s address, asking Lin Weiguo was enough to find out.

"Haven’t eaten yet, have you? I’ll cook for you. Well, a Feast can wait until tomorrow; let’s settle for frozen dumplings tonight?" Chen Hong placed her things on the sofa and tiptoed to peek at the kitchen. She asked Tang Zheng calmly, though inside she was nervously drumming her fingers. Being turned away would ruin everything.

No matter what, Chen Hong was a star, and even after the trip here, she practiced her lines over a dozen times, just to show the most natural expression, so Tang Zheng wouldn’t feel disgusted. Plus, she dressed quite stylishly and fashionably.

She wore a black waist-tightened coat with over-knee boots on her legs, her long hair slightly curled, and some light makeup applied, giving off a fresh vibe. Walking on the streets, she would definitely attract attention.

"Dumplings it is," Tang Zheng said, wanting someone’s company. He blurted it out before thinking, and before he could change his mind, Chen Hong had already pulled out four bags of dumplings and entered the kitchen.

"Just watch TV for a bit; it’ll be ready in no time." Chen Hong was bubbling with excitement the moment she stepped into the kitchen, having succeeded. Yu Manli’s stratagem had proven effective.

"For the New Year, no one doesn’t crave family reunions. Tang Zheng, being alone, must certainly be feeling lonely. At this moment, taking advantage of his vulnerability will definitely allow me to win him over," Yu Manli was quite accurate in her assessments of people’s hearts.

"Tang Zheng, can you pour some vinegar?" Less than half an hour passed, and Chen Hong came out with two steaming plates of dumplings, which she placed on the dining table.

Tang Zheng nodded and complied.

"You mustn’t regard yourself as an outsider. Only familiarity will make Tang Zheng accept you," Chen Hong murmured Yu’s instruction, and took off her coat, revealing a V-neck sweater, then tugged slightly at the neckline.

"Aren’t you with your family?" Tang Zheng placed the vinegar dish in front of Chen Hong and sat down, without glancing at her more than necessary, which somewhat frustrated the Fallen Star.

"They’ve gotten used to me not being home," Chen Hong passed the chopsticks to Tang Zheng, then picked one up for him and put it on his plate, smiling, "Try it, the dumplings aren’t bad."

"Thank you." Chen Hong’s arrival indeed added a lot of life to the room. Tang Zheng, not being a stickler for old ways, accepted it.

The supper atmosphere between the two was harmonious. Chen Hong had obviously prepared well, explaining entertaining stories from the entertainment industry and presenting her opinions on how to survive, trying to leave a good impression in Tang Zheng’s mind.

"All that talk is useless. What you need to train is courage, to face the monsters rather than run away," Tang Zheng glanced at Chen Hong, not optimistic about her chances.

"I’ll work hard on it," Chen Hong was slightly morose, took the initiative to wash the dishes, and sat back on the sofa, "It’s too late, and the roads aren’t safe."

Chen Hong felt anxious at this point, fearful of Tang Zheng’s rejection. As long as she stayed, she was confident she could make her way into his bed.

"Sleep in the guest room." Tang Zheng’s eyes shifted, glancing at Chen Hong, and thinking of that meal of dumplings, he ultimately couldn’t bring himself to kick her out.

"Then I’m going to shower." Chen Hong picked up her bag and went into the guest room.

Chen Hong took a look outside the room and made a phone call to Yu Manli, quietly asking for advice.

"There are a lot of innocent-looking girls around Tang Zheng. If you try that route, you’ll never fit in, you can’t compete with them. You might as well be bold and brazen. You’ll need to take the initiative to satisfy him, seducing a man isn’t something I need to teach you, right?" Yu Manli felt that Chen Hong was too naive; for a beautiful woman to pursue a man, it was really a piece of cake, and in this world, there is no man who doesn’t cheat.

After her shower, Chen Hong, wrapped in a bath towel, sat on the sofa. Seeing that Tang Zheng wasn’t paying her any attention, she felt somewhat discouraged and didn’t dare to make a move.

"Right, drink, set the mood." Facing a man like Tang Zheng, who was clueless about romantic atmosphere, Chen Hong was exhausted. She picked up a bottle of red wine and while walking past the sofa and tea table, she knocked her knee and tumbled toward the tea table.

Chen Hong screamed in fright and the next moment felt a strong, muscular arm wrap around her waist and then she was suddenly pulled into Tang Zheng’s embrace.

Their eyes met. Chen Hong hesitated for a moment before boldly pressing her lips to Tang Zheng’s, kissing him.

Tang Zheng didn’t respond, but he didn’t reject her either, which gave Chen Hong the courage to continue. She dropped the wine bottle and glass and climbed onto him.

During the Lunar New Year when families were reunited, Tang Zheng felt particularly lonely. That late-night snack had filled him with warmth, and Chen Hong had clearly made careful preparations to come over; her consideration had moved him.

"What am I being reserved for?" Tang Zheng mocked himself and then returned Chen Hong’s kiss, his right hand finding its way to her slender waist.

"Shall we go to the bedroom? Or do it right here?" Chen Hong asked with her mouth but her actions were quick; she had already taken off Tang Zheng’s pants.

Chen Hong served Tang Zheng with great attention to detail. Though there was an element of utilitarianism, the man in front of her was handsome and dignified, with a physique like a marble statue, making him the perfect lover; outside, he would definitely be the man that wealthy women would fight to keep.

Tang Zheng frowned but said nothing.

Chen Hong finally got what she wanted.

The next day, Tang Zheng woke up to the feeling of a woman pressing down on his arm. He turned his head and saw Chen Hong’s sleeping face, and immediately a sense of annoyance washed over him.

"I really couldn’t control myself," Tang Zheng sighed. But then he cast the thought aside; they were both single, and being together wasn’t really a problem.

"You’re awake? I’ll go make us some food." Chen Hong didn’t dare to overstep. She immediately sprang up, rubbing her sleepy eyes, and without putting on any clothes ran into the kitchen to start cooking.

After relaxing for the whole night, Tang Zheng’s brooding mood improved significantly. He found his mobile phone and made a call home.

"Take care of yourself while you’re out there, and if you’re short on money, remember to ask us at home, don’t be too hard on yourself."

It was still his mother’s warm admonishments. Tang Zheng made affirming noises now and then, his eyes slightly teary.

"Auntie is really concerned about you." Chen Hong didn’t miss any opportunity to please Tang Zheng, but saying it without clothes on made him uncomfortable.

"Go put on some clothes." Tang Zheng exhaled deeply, getting ready to enjoy fifteen days of normal life.

"I brought a nude apron, want to see it?" Chen Hong didn’t forget to strike while the iron was hot, but unfortunately, Tang Zheng was no longer interested.

"Don’t make me repeat myself a second time." Tang Zheng grabbed a pillow and pretended to throw it at Chen Hong, who deliberately put on a scared expression.

The phone rang, and Tang Zheng answered. Lu Fan’s voice came through.

"Uncle, come with us to the amusement park, you promised." Cheng Cheng was also chiming in, and it was evident the little girl was happy.

"Okay." Tang Zheng had just agreed when the doorbell rang. Chen Hong leaped to the bedside like a startled rabbit, hastily beginning to put on her clothes.