After The Web Novel Great God Transmigrated As A Scummy Online Dating Top - Chapter 19

Chapter 19

After much research on how to catch a heart, Chu Meng decided to use a strategy of raw honesty over calculated tactics. She sent a message to the “Scumbag” that felt like a genuine confession:

Sweet Orange Meow: I know you’ve repaid everyone and cut ties. To you, I’m probably just a piece of dark history you can’t wait to shake off. But this really was my first love. Maybe it wasn’t “healthy” in the traditional sense, and maybe I should just move on like you advised.

Sweet Orange Meow: Maybe I’m just not strong enough to let go so easily. I can tell you’re annoyed with my pestering lately.

Sweet Orange Meow: It hurts, but please, could you give me a buffer period? Even if we’re only dating in name well, just on my end. To you, can I just be a regular friend in your contacts? Someone to share small joys and troubles with occasionally?

When Lin Muxue received this, her brain’s Troubleshooting Department was actually moved. Having never been in love herself, her only reference for romance was her parents’ dysfunctional marriage. However, she possessed a strong sense of empathy.

Miss No. 1 is just a sensitive, slightly insecure, and adorable girl, Lin Muxue thought. If she ignored the “one of 99 girlfriends” context, having such a sincere online friend wasn’t a bad thing.

She read the message three times before replying: Chao Mu Cheng Xue: If you don’t mind, then okay.

Chu Meng felt a surge of triumph. She bit her lip, her eyes darting as she typed back with a hint of Green Tea playfulness: Sweet Orange Meow: I don’t mind at all! Thank you for being so kind. But will this cause trouble for you? I mean, did you cut off everyone else because you found someone you want to treat seriously?

Chu Meng was just trying to scout the competition. If the Octopus Monster had a new target, she didn’t want to accidentally become a third party in a real relationship.

Lin Muxue, however, only saw a girl being considerate. Chao Mu Cheng Xue: No. I just realized I shouldn’t have deceived everyone. I have no plans to date anyone right now.

This girl is too simple, Lin Muxue mused. She thinks I’m “kind” just for giving her a buffer period. Chao Mu Cheng Xue: True kindness isn’t like this. I’m just acting out of guilt. I’d do the same for the others; as long as the request isn’t excessive, I’ll try to help.

So don’t get the illusion that you’re special, was the subtext Lin Muxue intended. But Chu Meng only cared about one thing: No plans to date anyone.

Perfect. No third-party guilt for me!

Excited, Chu Meng kept the conversation going by sharing silly stories from her past Chuunibyou phase like how she wanted to be a wandering martial arts heroine until her brother pointed at a homeless man sleeping on the street and said, Go ahead, there’s the ‘Martial World’ you’re looking for.

Lin Muxue found herself chuckling. It was like watching a little kid stand on tiptoe to announce they were finally an “adult.” Since her work was done, she didn’t mind a lighthearted chat before bed. Chu Meng was surprisingly vivid and engaging.

When it was time to sleep, Lin Muxue felt a trace of apology for ending the chat. Chao Mu Cheng Xue: A healthy routine gives me better energy for tomorrow. You should sleep early too. As long as you don’t mind that I’m a bit quiet and boring, you can talk to me anytime.

Chu Meng replied with a cat rolling on a pillow sticker. Lin Muxue stared at the cute cat for a moment, thinking the girl was probably just as adorable.

Chao Mu Cheng Xue: Goodnight.

After putting her phone down, the cute little girl Chu Meng immediately called her teammates for late-night training.

The China Regional Qualifiers for TI (The International) were only three months away. For Chu Meng and the members of Team DM, this year was special. At 23, she was old for an e-sports professional. If they didn’t make a breakthrough now, they might never stand on that dream podium before retirement.