Bab 3: Chapter 3: I Am Blind
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Eula suddenly entered the room and noticed Lin Feng's nosebleed, immediately following his gaze. Instantly, a blush appeared on her fair cheeks, adding a striking touch of color.
With a sharp "slap," Lin Feng's face bore a fresh palm print. Eula swiftly rushed over and retrieved the clothes she had hung out the window.
"I'm blind, could you please tell me what just happened? I think it might be due to excess internal heat; my nose started bleeding for no apparent reason." As Lin Feng spoke, he began groping around the bed with both hands.
His search didn't go unnoticed as he inadvertently felt a white panty. Gathering his courage, Lin Feng picked it up and cautiously sniffed it near his nose.
"Is this a towel? It smells quite nice!" Without giving Eula a chance to react, Lin Feng proceeded to wipe his face with it.
Eula stood frozen, the initial blush spreading across her entire face.
She quickly snatched back her underwear and slapped Lin Feng's left cheek once more. Now perfectly symmetrical, it would have been a delight for someone with OCD!
"You...you're taking advantage of me, a blind man—a pitiful, sightless victim blinded by your own hand!" Lin Feng loudly accused, managing to squeeze out a tear from one eye.
Eula watched Lin Feng's dramatic performance, and for a moment, she almost believed him. However, his excessive sentimentality quickly gave away his act, allowing Eula to see through it.
"Get out! You're not welcome here!" Eula coldly stated as she opened the door.
The chilling wind rushed into Lin Feng's short sleeves, prompting him to immediately dive back under the covers, tightly pulling them around himself to prevent any drafts.
"I'm not leaving, you can't make me even if you beat me to death!" Lin Feng's stance was unwavering; he wasn't foolish enough to step outside in this weather - it would be suicide.
Eula observed Lin Feng, but he remained unmoved, playing off his blindness convincingly.
With no other choice, Eula couldn't bring herself to harm a civilian. She stepped outside, closing the door behind her. Despite the freezing conditions, she wore remarkably thin clothing, exposing part of her thighs - truly impressive resilience!
As soon as Eula left, Lin Feng had no intention of emerging from the warm blankets. Instead, he decided to engage with the System once more.
"System, considering I've built a base station and promoted your phones, could you give me some rewards?" Lin Feng spoke in a placating tone, aware that he needed its assistance.
"Reward? How about an 80% discount on materials?" the System countered. It had already allowed Lin Feng to obtain items for free; his demands were getting unreasonable!
"Eighty percent? You're still charging me for materials?! Are you out of your mind!" Lin Feng's calm shattered instantly. Previously, everything was provided gratis. Had resources become scarce in Teyvat now?
"But I'm not even asking you to pay, yet you dare to mention rewards?" The System seemed well-versed in debate tactics, leaving Lin Feng thoroughly impressed and speechless.
"Look at other systems, they strive to enhance their protagonist's power in every possible way. Now compare that with me - all I ask is for a few Visions. Is that too much to request?" Lin Feng continued to plead with the System, determined to remind it that he hadn't come to Teyvat just to do good deeds or build signal towers.
"Consider other hosts, would any of them dare to scold their systems? They usually treat their systems like revered fathers," the System lamented, clearly resentful due to frequent criticisms from its limited functionality.
"And besides, you're not even the protagonist!" the System added coldly, extinguishing the spark of hope that had momentarily ignited within Lin Feng.
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With a sudden "bang," the door opened again, revealing Eula carrying a frozen wild boar. Her kindness ultimately prevailed, and she returned with food.
"Ah, the aroma of meat! Could I have a bowl of rice to enjoy with this delightful scent?" Lin Feng pleaded pitifully towards the ceiling, as his blindness prevented him from directly addressing her.
Eula sighed, cut off a leg portion, and headed into the kitchen. Soon, sounds of chopping and frying filled the air.
As the enticing aromas wafted from the kitchen, Lin Feng's mouth watered uncontrollably, droplets even falling onto the bedsheet. He couldn't contain his anticipation any longer.
Eula emerged from the kitchen, holding a plate of cooked dishes. However, upon seeing Lin Feng, she noticed a damp spot on the blanket. Unable to avoid certain thoughts, considering a young man alone under a blanket, who knows what he might have been up to?!
Lin Feng's stomach grumbled loudly, prompting him to grope around blindly and sit upright. Carefully, he felt his way towards the dining table.
Eula scrutinized the damp patch on the blanket, ready to immediately dispatch Lin Feng if anything seemed amiss. She had no tolerance for wrongdoing.
Fortunately, Lin Feng wasn't accustomed to nocturnal activities, and Eula soon realized it was merely saliva, deciding not to pursue the matter further.
"Eula, time for dinner!" Lin Feng called out with a smile towards the door, although Eula was actually standing by his bed.
Hearing Lin Feng invite her to eat, Eula felt a subtle warmth in her heart. Growing up in the Lawrence Clan, her parents only cared about restoring the family's glory, showing little concern for her well-being.
Without a word, Eula served two bowls of rice from the kitchen and placed one set of bowl and chopsticks in front of Lin Feng.
Lin Feng touched the bowl, smiling gratefully at Eula.
Extremely hungry, he picked up the chopsticks and started digging in. To his surprise, Eula even added a piece of meat to his plate - heavens, what special treatment was this?!
As Lin Feng savored the tender wild boar meat, the inner warmth gradually dispelled the chill from his body. The two sat across from each other, eating silently, yet they felt like a close-knit family despite their lack of conversation.
After finishing their meal, Eula silently began cleaning up while Lin Feng contentedly reclined in his chair to let digestion take its course. Ah, this is life!
"I'm going out on patrol; don't wander off!" Eula instructed Lin Feng before leaving the house.
"System, hook me up with a smartphone for some entertainment, it's too boring here!" Lin Feng started pestering the System, genuinely feeling restless with idleness.
Surprisingly, without any hesitation, a white smartphone materialized in front of Lin Feng. The System seemed unusually cooperative.
Lin Feng quickly opened an app resembling WeChat, hoping to connect with friends, only to find there was no signal whatsoever. Well, it made sense since no base stations had been established yet - where would the signal come from?
"System, are you messing with me?" Lin Feng asked again, visibly frustrated and turning red with anger.
"What could I possibly mess with? Without building a base station, how can you expect to receive signals?" The System responded, somewhat exasperated by Lin Feng's question.
"Sigh, constructing the base stations will be quite a daunting task ahead!" Lin Feng sighed and started calculating in his mind, estimating how many base stations he needed to build based on the map in his head.
However, since the System provided free materials, he figured he should construct more than necessary - after all, why leave potential benefits untapped!
Bab 4: Chapter 4: Teaching Eula How to Use a Phone
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Fortunately, Lin Feng still had some offline games on his phone. He opened Tetris and happily immersed himself in gameplay.
As night fell, Eula returned to the room. Unaware of her presence, Lin Feng remained fully engrossed in his game.
Curious about Lin Feng's fingers tapping rapidly on a colorful screen, Eula approached from behind him.
"Damn it, Second Master! Can't you be less aggressive? Why can't we just slow down?" Lin Feng exclaimed loudly, watching as his row of plants dwindled rapidly. With no choice, he painfully planted a Cherry Bomb.
Eula, captivated by this novel sight, leaned closer to the screen, intrigued.
"Ah, such is the solitude of being a master!" Lin Feng sighed dramatically.
Finally, as the victory screen appeared, Lin Feng felt a sense of accomplishment, completely disregarding the fact that he lost all five garden carts.
Eula gradually grasped the rules, her excitement lingering long after observing the vibrant patterns on the screen.
Only after completing the level did Lin Feng's focus shift, suddenly becoming aware of breathing near him. Panic set in—could it be Second Master, enraged, emerging from the screen for revenge?
Lin Feng swiftly turned around, accidentally pressing his lips against Eula's face. Before he could savor the soft sensation, she punched him hard in the stomach.
"Hmph, I'll remember this grudge!" Eula coldly muttered as she swiftly turned away. In that instant, a blush rapidly spread across her face.
Lin Feng, still clutching his stomach and crouching on the ground, thought to himself, That was quite harsh! Little did he know, Eula had actually held back; if it were a Hilichurl, there would've been a hole punched through its gut.
As Lin Feng looked at his phone, it dawned on him that Eula must have been curiously peeking over his shoulder just moments ago.
During dinner time, Eula sat alone at the table, completely ignoring Lin Feng.
Lin Feng decided not to pretend anymore and casually joined her with a grin. Unsurprisingly, Eula remained unfazed; if she couldn't detect such subtleties, she'd be unfit for service in the Knights of Favonius.
"Eula, check this out." Smiling, Lin Feng handed her the phone, playing the instrumental track from Eula's Sacrificial Dance.
Eula slowly closed her eyes, her hands involuntarily swaying slightly. However, the music abruptly stopped. Taken aback, Lin Feng checked his phone only to find it dead - completely out of battery!
Feeling utterly helpless, Lin Feng refrained from further complaints about this crappy device. What a missed opportunity to witness Eula's graceful dance! It was truly unfortunate.
Eula opened her eyes, a chilling gaze emanating from them. The Sacrificial Dance was not meant for just anyone to see. Thankfully, she hadn't fully performed it; otherwise...
Lin Feng chuckled awkwardly, "Ahem, that phone ran out of battery. Let me find another one!"
"System, give me another damn phone!" Lin Feng mentally communicated with the system.
"Ding! Considering the host's attitude, future phones will cost 1000 Mora each!" The robotic voice responded, and instantly, a pink smartphone appeared in Lin Feng's hand.
"Heh, I'm not paying for it - what can you do about it?!" Without waiting for the system to play any tricks, Lin Feng withdrew his thoughts from his mind.
Eula eyed the pink phone in Lin Feng's hand with a peculiar expression.
"Cough, cough, consider this a gift for you. Do you like it?" Lin Feng quickly improvised, silently praising himself for his quick thinking.
Although hesitant, Eula remembered the device's dual functionalities and eventually accepted it.
As soon as she took the phone, Lin Feng eagerly leaned in and said, "Let me show you how to use it!"
"This icon represents the Kamera feature; go ahead and tap on it!" Lin Feng pointed at the screen behind Eula, guiding her to touch it gently.
Eula, somewhat wary, considered the possibility of hidden traps but cautiously poked the screen before swiftly retracting her hand.
"Don't be afraid, there's no danger!" Seeing Eula's cautious demeanor, Lin Feng had to suppress a laugh and reassured her kindly.
Eula observed the clear image of the table on the screen and then glanced at the actual table beside it. They were practically identical, even showing minute details like wood grain.
Her face filled with astonishment; realizing the potential for espionage with this device was immense!
"Look, by slowly spreading two fingers apart on the screen, you can zoom in!" Lin Feng demonstrated with a smile before letting Eula try it herself.
As she experimented, Eula discovered that indeed, she could magnify objects better than her own eyesight.
"And it can take selfies! Let's snap one together!" With a tap on the screen, their images appeared within it.
"Smile, it looks much nicer that way!" Lin Feng moved closer to Eula, beaming brightly.
Seeing Lin Feng's cheerful expression, Eula couldn't help but gently curve her lips upwards as well, resembling nothing short of a celestial maiden descending from heaven, breathtakingly beautiful!
Lin Feng swiftly pressed the capture button, preserving the moment. Suddenly, he had an idea and changed the phone's wallpaper to this photo.
Eula seemed slightly displeased, but without knowing how to operate the device herself, she reluctantly let Lin Feng have his way.
"This is the notes app, where you can jot down any grudges or reminders..."
After much effort, Lin Feng finally managed to teach Eula some basic phone functions. Naturally, he left the more advanced features for her to discover on her own.
By the time they finished their smartphone exploration, the food had grown cold, devoid of any warmth.
Lin Feng's stomach grumbled loudly, and without hesitation, he started eating despite the food being chilled.
Eula's gaze shifted from the phone screen to Lin Feng, gently placing the device down. "Stop eating; I'll reheat it!"
With that, she took the bowl from Lin Feng's hands and placed the food back in the pot to warm up. Watching Eula's bustling figure, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness.
After dinner, they faced a dilemma. There was only one bed—whom should sleep there?
Eula looked at Lin Feng, who quickly said, "Don't make me leave, just give me a blanket, I can sleep on the floor!"
Eula nodded, tossing two blankets towards Lin Feng. She then picked up her clothes and headed towards the bathroom.
"Don't peek!" Eula warned Lin Feng before closing the door, even placing her large sword inside as a precaution!
"Where's the trust? What happened to human-to-human trust? And you're guarding against a blind person!" Of course, these thoughts remained confined to Lin Feng's mind.
"Ha! All bark and no bite, you coward!" The system chimed in with its timely mockery.
Lin Feng ignored it, his eyes fixed intently on the bathroom door, hoping against hope that Eula hadn't brought towels or clothes with her. Then perhaps she'd sweetly call for him to bring them over, and he could...
Of course, such scenarios were highly unlikely with someone like Eula, Captain of the Reconnaissance Company.
"Splash..."
As Lin Feng listened to the sound of water from the bathroom, he couldn't help feeling somewhat tormented. With no other choice, he resorted to mentally sparring with the system to distract himself through language artistry exercises.
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