[Quick Transmigration] The Clingy Spirit of the Blackened Male Supporting Character - Chapter 120

After finishing his words, Gu Hanchen’s father stormed off. Just an utterly useless son, he didn’t care at all. Even if Gu Hanchen disagreed, he was going to force him out. What qualification did a failure have to resist?

The room fell silent again, with only Gu Hanchen left. He closed the door, shutting out the presence that he hated.

His fingertips turned white, his eyelids drooped slightly, and his eyes were as dark as an abyss, revealing unmasked madness and malice. A powerful hatred flashed through his eyes. Gu Hanchen’s legs seemed to twinge with pain again, as if he were being pulled into a swamp of mud. The only way to breathe was to destroy those people.

Gu Hanchen gradually calmed down and stubbornly accelerated his plan. He intended to use this situation as leverage to move out. Previously, Lin Shuangshuang had deliberately kept him here, using his mother’s ashes as leverage to control him. This was his chance. Gu Hanchen had to leave this dirty place.

He proposed his conditions to his father. He could agree to the marriage, but he wanted to move out.

Gu Hanchen’s father quickly agreed, displaying a satisfied smile. He had always disliked his eldest son. If not for the reputation, he would have kicked him out long ago. Now, he was even more eager for him to stay away and not be an eyesore.

Lin Shuangshuang hesitated. She only wanted to kick Gu Hanchen out but didn’t want to hand over the ashes for that woman’s burial. But since Gu Hanchen insisted on this condition, she had no choice but to agree, feeling particularly displeased. She knew this good-for-nothing would always be a thorn in her side. She wished he would just die and make her life less troublesome.

Lin Shuangshuang snorted coldly, put on a smile on her face, and said, “Xiao Chen, Auntie has watched you grow up. If you’ve taken a liking to Miss An, Auntie wishes you all the best in your marriage.”

“If you ever find yourself in trouble, you can always come back to us for help. Although your leg won’t heal, at least you won’t have so many responsibilities, unlike your brother, who’s too busy to even move.”

“It’s okay if you don’t like Auntie. Auntie’s still thinking of you.”

In the past, such words from Lin Shuangshuang would have disgusted Gu Hanchen. But now, he wouldn’t be easily provoked.

He got the small box he treasured most and coldly left the cage that had confined him for twenty-five years.

To outsiders, he had been driven out in a disgraceful manner, but no one knew that he felt no attachment to that place. Watching a group of worthless people put on their act every day made him so disgusted that he wanted to kill them. Being able to escape that layer of shackles with his mother felt incredibly happy.

Gu Hanchen was settled in a small apartment. He didn’t care for the Gu family’s things. He had already bought a separate apartment. The conditions were simple, and the space was quiet with just him inside, but he liked it very much.

He touched the box in his hand and contacted the cemetery. The location had only a tombstone, surrounded by desolation. No one but him and his uncle visited every year. The box was now buried underground, finally able to rest in peace.

Gu Hanchen remained silent for a long time, his thin lips pressed tight, and his brows cold and indifferent. The cool breeze made his shirt billow, accentuating his emaciated form, creating an atmosphere of emptiness and desolation.

…

After his vegetables were stolen, Luo Ning replanted a lot more. The growing cycle was quick. Even if Gu Hanchen didn’t buy him food daily, he could still fill his belly. Even the rabbit had gained a lot of weight.

The vegetable garden was surrounded by a fence, and what made Luo Ning the happiest was that when those lizards, unwilling to give up, timidly tried to sneak in for a snack, the fence would automatically activate, electrifying them until their bellies were exposed.

That night, sitting on his bed, he called for Gu Hanchen again and finally received a response.

He happily scooted closer and asked softly, “Brother Gu, why didn’t you come see me yesterday?”

“Without you, I feel out of place. I miss you.”

His little face was rosy, his eyes soft and sparkling like a pool of honey. He was dressed in cute spotted cow pajamas, looking so adorable it melted anyone’s heart.

As if the ice was melting, Gu Hanchen’s cold gaze softened. Touching the dim glow from his phone, a hint of longing appeared within him. He could imagine how warm it would be to have the little figure around.

This virtual game had unexpectedly brought Gu Hanchen some joy. He had become mentally addicted, wanting to see the little figure every day.

A faint smile appeared on his lips as he apologized, “I was too busy with work yesterday and had some troublesome matters, so I couldn’t stay with you.”

Luo Ning’s expression froze for a moment. He knew how hard Gu Hanchen worked, shouldering everything alone. He had to deal with a malicious stepmother and a scumbag father, endure the pain in his legs, and manage the difficult startup of a business. Who else could endure such a life? Others would have crumbled by now.

A sharp pain filled Luo Ning’s heart. He slowly cupped his hands around his chest. “You must be exhausted. I want to hug you. A hug will make it not so tiring.”

Gu Hanchen’s pupils constricted. Although it was merely a virtual embrace, it left him unsettled. His mind went blank for a moment, and his heart felt as if it had collapsed.

It felt as if he were surrounded by boiling hot water. A wave of pain surged through him, intertwining with bittersweet relief, creating complicated feelings that were hard to express.

Gu Hanchen thought he no longer cared, that nothing was worth his concern—yet now, a simple hug left him shattered, and the weakness and grievances he had buried deep inside him were exposed completely.

Gu Hanchen’s eyes were a bit dazed as he looked at Luo Ning’s serious little face. Why could this person only exist in the game and not stay by his side?

Once this thought emerged, it was impossible to suppress.

Gu Hanchen unconsciously brushed his fingers across Luo Ning’s face. Where he had expected to touch a cold screen, this time he felt warmth. The touch was soft and delicate like cream, with a warm body temperature radiating from it.

Gu Hanchen’s body stiffened, his fingers trembling in disbelief.

Luo Ning was equally bewildered, his eyes widening in shock. What was happening?!

He was really being touched! He felt his cheek get pinched. The rough, icy fingertip was a very real sensation, but wasn’t this a game?!

Gu Hanchen poked him again. It was so soft, so comfortable. This was not an illusion or a dream. Gu Hanchen nearly bit his lip until it bled, looking at Luo Ning with burning intensity.

Luo Ning’s face was being touched, and his hair was being tousled. He tried to avoid that invisible force on his face, exclaiming, “Stop pinching! It’s going to hurt if you keep it up!”

His cheeks were now red, but he smiled wide, revealing his little white teeth, excited and thrilled. “You can actually touch me now!”

Gu Hanchen realized this game was abnormal. It was definitely not something that could be invented with current technology. He nervously asked Luo Ning, “Can you see me?”

Luo Ning looked disappointed. “No, I can’t see you. I can only feel you touching me.”

Gu Hanchen relaxed a little. After all, his current appearance wasn’t exactly flattering.

Yet another thought sprang up wildly in his mind. The original fantasy grew stronger and stronger. Hope and longing rose in Gu Hanchen’s eyes.

Since this wasn’t just a simple game and he could now touch Luo Ning, could it mean that someday, Luo Ning could truly exist in reality?

This thought made it hard for him to stay calm. His eyes felt dry as he traced the outline of Luo Ning’s brows and eyes.

Luo Ning sighed lightly. If only he could leave the game and see Gu Hanchen. He wanted to know what the wonderful Gu Hanchen really looked like. Unfortunately, Xiao Ba had already been classified as a missing system. He didn’t know if it had managed to buy a body for him.

That night, Luo Ning was so excited that he couldn’t sleep. It was pitch black outside, but he felt energetic and wanted Gu Hanchen to keep him company while watching TV.

Gu Hanchen gently pushed him down and pulled the blanket up for him. “It’s late now, you usually go to bed by this time. We can play tomorrow.”

Luo Ning snuggled into soft bedding, wrapping himself in the quilt like a little caterpillar. He propped up on his pillow and said softly, “Good night.”

Gu Hanchen moved the rabbit away with his finger and didn’t turn off the game, just watching Luo Ning with longing.

In the little villa, only a soft light was on, radiating a gentle glow. The little caterpillar in bed moved after a short while.

Luo Ning peeked out, revealing his bright and round eyes. He pinched the blanket, propped himself up, and glanced around. “Brother Gu, are you still there?”

Gu Hanchen ruffled his hair and pulled the blanket back over him. Luo Ning obediently lay back down under the covers and finally settled into sleep.

Gu Hanchen had a good night’s sleep.

He still had a dream, but this time it wasn’t a nightmare. Instead, it was something he had been wishing for. He dreamt that a message popped out from the game.

“Because you’ve planted so many gold coins, congratulations on harvesting a wife!”

“Please give your wife a warm hug!”

After a glow of light, a cute little figure lay beside him, smiling sweetly, with a voice as sweet as honey, softly calling out to him, “Dear, hug me!”

Gu Hanchen reached out an arm and hugged him tightly.

By morning, he suddenly opened his eyes, hair falling across his face. He looked around and realized it had just been a dream. The warmth he had in his arms was no longer there, causing a pang of disappointment in his heart.

Gu Hanchen quickly grabbed his phone and opened it, his heart racing and his expression anxious. He was afraid that the previous night’s touch was also just a dream.

A familiar scene: under the light blue cartoon blanket lay the little figure who had just woken up, his hair tousled and eyes still half-closed, with sunlight casting a warm glow over the blanket.

Gu Hanchen feared the little figure would shatter upon the slightest touch. He tentatively reached out his hand. Thankfully, the touch was still warm.

Luo Ning felt the comfortable pressure, rubbing his cheek against it with a hint of dependency and affection.

Gu Hanchen smiled suddenly, pausing for a moment as he cherished this scene, then got up to fetch clothes for Luo Ning. He put a pot on the stove to heat milk, prepared ham and tomato sandwiches, squeezed on some toothpaste, and mixed warm water.

Luo Ning yawned, slipped on his slippers, and cheerfully greeted him, “Brother Gu, good morning!”

He didn’t have to do anything. He just needed to eat comfortably. Luo Ning savored the fragrant hot milk, licking at the milky foam on his upper lip, and expressed his gratitude, “Brother Gu, you’re so nice! Muah!”

Initially, Luo Ning was a bit shy about accepting Gu Hanchen’s kindness, but now he was already used to it.

“Brother Gu, you should eat quickly too.”

Gu Hanchen’s appetite had always been poor, but now he ate his fill, feeling a long-lost sense of ease. Even the noisy traffic outside the window felt pleasant to his ears.