Chapter 49: What is Love in This World, That Makes People Willing to Die for Each Other

"Zhou Chen, open the door."

Zhu Zhuqing's clear and melodious voice came from outside the door, and Zhou Chen's eyes lit up instantly.

His heart pounding, he jumped up from the bed and quickly crossed the room to open the door.

In the moonlight, Zhu Zhuqing appeared as if draped in a thin veil. Her black hair cascaded like silk over her shoulders, and her fair, cool face glowed softly under the moonlight.

In her hand, she held an exquisite purple wooden food box.

"You look truly beautiful tonight."

Zhou Chen gazed at Zhu Zhuqing with admiration, his eyes fixed intently on her.

Feeling Zhou Chen's heated gaze, Zhu Zhuqing blushed and said softly, "Don't get any ideas; I'm here to bring you a late-night snack."

She stepped into the room with her long legs and walked to the stone table in the living room, placing the food box down as she spoke gently, "You didn't eat much dinner, right? The Shrek Academy's dining hall food is really bad. I was worried you'd be hungry, so I made you something you like."

As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing opened the food box, revealing a steamer and a clay pot, along with chopsticks and small dishes.

She first opened the lid of the clay pot, releasing a rich, sweet aroma of meat.

Zhou Chen looked inside to see pieces of dark-colored ribs, fully cooked and glistening with golden oil, looking incredibly appetizing.

Next, Zhu Zhuqing opened the steamer, revealing six intricately pleated snow-white buns.

"I made sweet and sour ribs and soup dumplings using the method you taught me before. The meat is wild boar I bought from the villagers nearby."

"Thank you, Zhuqing."

Zhou Chen's eyes crinkled with a warm smile as he spoke affectionately.

"Hmph, sweet-talker."

Zhu Zhuqing blushed, lightly scoffing, though her heart was filled with sweetness.

"Don't just stand there, start eating."

Seeing Zhou Chen gazing at her with affection, Zhu Zhuqing playfully chided.

"Alright, as you command."

Zhou Chen teased, picking up chopsticks and a dish, taking a piece of sweet and sour rib from the pot, and taking a big bite!

"Mmm~"

Zhou Chen moaned in delight as the rib's meat was both fragrant and crispy, the fat melting instantly in his mouth, combined with the sweet honey flavor, igniting his appetite.

After quickly finishing the rib, Zhou Chen took a soup dumpling from the steamer and placed it on a dish. He poked a small hole in the skin with his chopsticks, releasing a burst of fragrant broth.

"Slurp!"

Lifting the dish, Zhou Chen sipped the broth, the fresh taste enveloping his palate.

His appetite whetted, Zhou Chen immediately picked up the thin-skinned, juicy soup dumpling and devoured it in one bite.

"Zhuqing, you're an amazing cook."

Zhou Chen sincerely praised as he reached for another bun, stuffing it into his mouth.

"Eat as much as you like if you enjoy it."

Being praised by the one she loved, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes curved into crescent moons, her usually cold and unmatched demeanor now soft and incredibly charming.

Sitting on the stone stool, Zhu Zhuqing rested her chin on her hand, slightly tilting her head as she gazed at Zhou Chen, a subtle, unconscious smile playing on her lips.

Unknowingly, Zhou Chen finished four soup dumplings and most of the ribs before realizing Zhu Zhuqing hadn't eaten yet.

"Zhuqing, have some too."

Zhou Chen picked up a rib, lifting his head just in time to see Zhu Zhuqing staring blankly at him. Their eyes met, and Zhu Zhuqing blushed again.

"Here, Zhuqing, open your mouth."

Hearing Zhou Chen's words, Zhu Zhuqing instinctively opened her mouth, and before she knew it, a fragrant rib had been placed inside.

She couldn't help but roll her eyes at Zhou Chen, making him feel electrified from head to toe...

By the time they finished the late-night meal, it was already deep into the night, with the moon outside covered by clouds.

After cleaning up the dishes together, Zhou Chen took a tissue from the bedside to wipe both his and Zhu Zhuqing's mouths, their actions intimate and tender.

"Zhuqing, stay over tonight."

Looking directly into Zhu Zhuqing's clear, bright eyes, Zhou Chen spoke gently.

"No, Xiao Wu and Rongrong are still waiting for me in the dorm..."

Upon hearing Zhou Chen's invitation, Zhu Zhuqing's gaze flickered nervously, her face flushed with shyness.

Realizing her misunderstanding, Zhou Chen, a gentleman, immediately understood. However, he still said, "Stay, I have a treasure to give you."

Before he finished speaking, Zhou Chen's left hand flashed, revealing a purple-black pentagonal gem in his palm.

Seeing the gem shimmering with a strange light, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes filled with confusion.

Was Zhou Chen about to confess to her?

"This is a gem that stores bloodline power. Once you swallow it, it will dissolve and integrate the bloodline power stored inside into your body."

"Bloodline power?"

Zhu Zhuqing looked puzzled. Isn't bloodline power inherited from parents?

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's bewilderment, Zhou Chen smiled and said, "Bloodline power might be hard to understand, but do you know how mortals become gods?"

"Reach level 100 to become a god."

As a noble, Zhu Zhuqing knew this knowledge.

"No, merely reaching level 100 won't make you a god. You also need to inherit a god position from a previous deity."

Zhou Chen's expression turned serious as he continued, "This gem contains the bloodline of the Shadow God King. It's the only god position inheritance passed down through our family! It's also the only chance for eternal life!"

"Zhuqing, as long as you swallow this gem and integrate the Shadow God King's bloodline, you'll have the opportunity to gradually cultivate into a god!"

"What?"

Although Zhou Chen's tone was calm, the meaning of his words left Zhu Zhuqing utterly shocked!

Become a god?

This gem held the opportunity to become a god?

And Zhou Chen was willing to give her the only god position, the only opportunity for immortality!

Instantly, tears welled up in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, her heart filled with Zhou Chen's loving gaze.

What is love in this world, that makes people willing to die for each other? Zhou Chen was leaving the hope of immortality to her, while he was willing to age slowly... This realization nearly broke her heart.

"No, I don't want it."

Zhu Zhuqing grasped Zhou Chen's hand, tears brimming as she looked directly at him, "If I can't be with you forever, I'd rather not have any god position and choose to grow old with you."

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