Chapter 21: Jealousy Warps Faces

The neatly arranged fruit on the plate went untouched.

The cold and aloof woman stood behind Fang Zhou, silently watching him stream while gaming with another girl. The temperature around her seemed to drop.

On the game screen, the two were in a duo queue, a man and a woman throwing snowballs at each other, having a great time.

Because she was close, Han Xi could hear the woman teaming with Fang Zhou, her soft and sweet voice calling him “gege.”

“Fang Zhou gege, have I improved a lot? Hehehe.”

Fang Zhou responded patiently, “Yes, you’re actually quite talented at this game. You’ve improved faster than any other girl I’ve coached!”

Of course, the latter part was obviously a lie.

As a game streamer, he had coached countless fans and couldn’t remember who was good or bad.

He said it just to make her happy. After all, she had spent a lot of money in his stream for emotional value.

So, he had to do his part. It was a basic courtesy for a streamer.

The wealthy fan laughed happily at the compliment.

“Oh, stop flattering me, or I’ll float away, hahaha.”

The viewers in the stream also laughed.

“Hahaha, this girl is so naive and easy to fool.”

“Her voice is so sweet. She must be a cute and soft girl. I love it.”

“Hahaha, I’ve heard the streamer say this at least five times! Can’t believe someone actually buys it!”

Fang Zhou also laughed. As long as the fans were happy, he was happy.

But to Han Xi, it looked like a sweet interaction. She even felt there were pink bubbles around Fang Zhou.

Why? Why can you interact so naturally with other women in front of me, but won’t even look at me?

Am I that repulsive to you, Fang Zhou?

Han Xi’s eyes darkened, her aura becoming more gloomy. Her nails dug into her palms to keep her composure.

Her gaze shifted from the computer screen to Fang Zhou. With no proper gaming chair in the room, he was sitting on a cold, hard plastic stool.

Yet, he sat there cheerfully for hours.

Images flashed through Han Xi’s mind.

When she was with Fang Zhou, he was also streaming.

Back then, Fang Zhou was very popular, dominating his game’s section with many viewers every session.

Han Xi didn’t understand games, but she could see the excitement in Fang Zhou’s eyes.

Initially, she didn’t mind Fang Zhou streaming and let him be.

But as time passed, her feelings for Fang Zhou deepened, and she began thinking about their future.

As the CEO of her company, her marriage partner had to match her in resources and status.

At that time, Han Xi didn’t think Fang Zhou, as a game streamer, would gain her family’s approval.

So, they had a fierce argument, which became the trigger for their breakup.

Memories like fleeting clouds passed through Han Xi’s mind as she listened to Fang Zhou interact with another woman.

Suddenly, she felt a tightness in her chest, making it hard to breathe. Her hands trembled uncontrollably.

Why? Why would Fang Zhou rather give up a bright future with me to remain a game streamer?

Looking at the exposed neck of the man in front of her, it suddenly seemed glaring, igniting a strange urge to destroy everything.

Dark emotions grew in Han Xi’s mind, like vines with tendrils ready to strangle the man before her.

“We won.”

Fang Zhou had just won another game with the wealthy fan when he felt a chill. Turning around, he saw Han Xi still in his room and looked at her with puzzled eyes.

He asked with his eyes, “Why are you still here?”

Han Xi instantly understood his unspoken question, feeling a rush of blood and a blank mind.

“You’re so eager to get rid of me?”

Her cold voice echoed in the room, and because of their proximity, it also reached his microphone.

The stream exploded.

“Damn, there’s a woman’s voice! This late, and there’s a woman with him?”

“Sounds like a female guest. Are they dating off-camera?”

“Someone’s secretly dating but doesn’t want it known. Smells like gossip!”

The wealthy fan’s confused voice came through the headset.

“Who’s talking?”

Fang Zhou was also shocked, not expecting Han Xi to speak suddenly.

He quickly muted his streaming mic and game voice chat, then stood up.

“I wasn’t trying to kick you out. I just thought you’re usually busy and wouldn’t have time to watch me game.”

Everyone in the show had their own careers. In their free time, they handled work and personal matters.

Like Fang Zhou streaming in his room, he assumed Han Xi had more to deal with.

After all, when they were together, she was always busy, even taking calls during dates.

That’s why Fang Zhou found it strange she stayed to watch him stream.

Besides, hadn’t she always looked down on gaming?

Han Xi took a deep breath, realizing she was not herself. This wasn’t like her.

And she hadn’t come today to argue with Fang Zhou.

She forced a smile and said softly, “I thought you were kicking me out.”

For the first time, Han Xi’s usually cold face showed a hint of grievance, as if Fang Zhou had wronged her.

Fang Zhou’s heart skipped a beat, feeling guilty for misunderstanding Han Xi.

He gently consoled her, “It’s my tone that was wrong. Don’t be mad. You can stay and watch, but I might not be able to pay attention to you while streaming.”

Mentioning the stream made Han Xi feel her facade slipping.

She looked at the computer and stiffly asked, “Is that woman your sugar mommy?”

Fang Zhou glanced at the stream. The screen was filled with gifts from ‘Meichuan Kuchako,’ especially ‘Heart Castles’ and ‘Heart Balloons.’

He coughed, about to deny it, but Han Xi spoke first.

“So, you’re quite skilled at living off women.”

With that, Han Xi left the room with her signature cold face, leaving Fang Zhou dumbfounded.

No way, sis, at least let me explain!