Starry Sky: My Life Star God, starting reward Ruan Mei

The staff members held their phones, scrolling through Bai Yan and Ruan Mei's wedding photos, exchanging ideas:

"I told Station Master Estádio when I saw them holding hands that Bai Yan and Ms. Ruan Mei got married. You didn't believe me!"

"They held hands and then let go, probably because they didn't want it to be public."

"Then why did they make it public now? This source doesn't seem to be Ms. Ruan Mei or Bai Yan's account."

"Who cares, just keep eating!"

……

Black Tower Office.

The Black Tower Doll produced a screen from the air conditioner and dialed Screw Gum's number: "I want to ask what you're doing? Those fake news messages came from your information channels."

A male voice, full of apology, came from the other end of the screen: "I'm sorry, I won't try to explain anything. It was indeed my oversight. I will take responsibility for clarifying the situation."

"You don't need to apologize to me. If you want to apologize, apologize to Bai Yan and Ruan Mei. Fortunately, there are subtle signs of retouching in these wedding photos, but I don't know how many people will believe it."

Screw Gum continued, "I will, I will try my best to win their forgiveness. Bai Yan is one of my few close friends, and Ruan Mei is also an important academic partner of ours."

“Wait a minute…” Hei Ta gleaned the key information from this conversation, “I know Ruan Mei is our partner, and you and Bai Yan are close friends?”

The mechanical gentleman in the scene continued to speak: "Bai Yan has been to Screw Star. He is very knowledgeable, and I like his understanding and attitude towards life. He can truly treat humans and mechanical life on equal footing."

Black Tower added, "I know he can even put you and insects on the same level."

“Yes, he did use a similar analogy with me. I must not stay any longer now, as I need to deal with the trouble caused by my negligence.”

……

Somewhere in the universe, the hideout of the Star Core Hunter.

Silver Wolf sat on the sofa playing games, pressing his phone hard and sulking.

Kafka, standing behind her, smiled slightly: "It's just a set of fake photos. Our genius hacker seems to be angry. Be careful not to smash your phone screen."

"First of all, I'm not angry."

Silver Wolf, without even looking up, stubbornly said, "Secondly, even if it's a fake photo, those guys who can't tell the difference will think it's real, and even if we deny it, it won't help."

Kafka calmly analyzed with a smile: "Are you interested in Bai Yan? Are you afraid that people will assume he has a relationship with Ruan Mei and that it will be difficult to make a move?"

"Who said I'm interested in him?"

"Don't rush, let me finish. What's circulating online is just fake news. It won't affect your actions, it will only affect your reputation after you've done it."

Silver Wolf pressed the phone a little less hard and replied, "Reputation? Star Core Hunter's joke."

Kafka added, "But you also know Bai Yan's identity."

"To reiterate, I have no such intentions towards Bai Yan. Besides, isn't it more interesting to defeat the top boss in a cosmic game?"

Kafka smiled and said, "Whatever makes you happy."

……

The observation carriage of the Starry Sky Train.

March 7th was staring at her phone, almost unable to speak a complete sentence: "He... Bai Yan... how could he do this?"

Pam walked over with small, quick steps: "What's wrong, March 7th passenger? Is Bai Yan not going to make me a donut, Pam?"

"No, no." March 7th turned the phone over and showed the screen to Pam.

Pam glanced at it twice, then said indignantly, "He married that new passenger named Nguyen Mai? When did that happen? I heard that according to the customs of a certain civilization, he should have given us some good food."

March 7th complained, "All you're thinking about are your donuts."

Himeko's reaction was much calmer than the other two; she had just seen a new message, a statement released by a member of the Genius Club.

The photos contained barely perceptible signs of retouching, but they ultimately proved that the face in the picture had been replaced.

"Little March, don't get excited yet, someone has already debunked the rumor."

"Huh?" March 7th was taken aback. "Who's so awful?"

"Are the people who refute the rumors despicable?" Himeko asked knowingly, trying to ease the tension.

March 7 quickly explained, "No, no, I meant the guy who spread the rumors."

……

In Bai Yan's room on the Starry Sky Train.

Bai Yan confirmed the missing pieces of information, but there was no proof that he was the [Life] Star God.

Ah Ha always manages to cause him some trouble; I'll return the favor when I have time. Going to him now will only make him happier; ignoring him appropriately is also a form of revenge.

The two pieces of information that were missed were the ones mentioned by Silvermoon.

One is that [Life] created another star god, which attracted [Memory].

The other one is about his affair with Nguyen Mai.

In everyone's eyes, Bai Yan was an unknown nobody, but Ruan Mei was not, so the news spread widely.

He calmly took a sip of tea, then turned to look at Ruan Mei: "Although Slugum has already come out to deny the rumors, I still have to ask, do you need me to take responsibility for you?"

Ruan Mei continued flipping through her notes without turning her head, and said softly, "No need."

"This was ultimately my oversight, and I can take responsibility for it if you need it."

Nguyen Mai's delicate face remained calm: "If this sense of responsibility could be exchanged for a more substantial reward for me, I would be even more grateful to you."

Bai Yan didn't say anything more, and sighed, "As expected of you."

"Besides that, didn't you notice another piece of news? [Life] created another Star God, which attracted [Memory]."

Ruan Mei reminded him: "The appearance of Fu Li is witnessed by everyone, and Si Yu will also appear in everyone's perception as you said. At that time, [Life] will become the true Father God."

"Is this important?"

Bai Yan responded calmly, taking a sip of tea: "Have you made the plum blossom cakes for midnight snack?"

Chapter 42 Don't Reason with the Masked Fool

Because of Aha's meddling, Bai Yan is no longer able to walk back to his office as usual.

Ever since those messages reached the space station, his phone has been flooded with messages from his crew members.

He has now been forced to turn off message notifications and has been forwarding and disseminating information from ScrewGumu debunking rumors.

If we weren't already prepared to leave tomorrow, our activities on the space station would only become more and more troublesome.

Hopefully, when he returns next time, time will have diluted the impact of the rumors.

In addition to the text messages from his colleagues, a friend also contacted him.

He placed his phone on the table, turned on the projection function, and the figure of the mechanical gentleman appeared on the floating screen.

A mechanical male voice came from the phone: "Long time no see, friend. I'm sorry that my negligence has caused trouble for you and Nguyen Mai."

"You don't need to blame yourself. Ultimately, this was caused by some guy from the [pleasure] camp causing trouble."

That being said, Screws should never have imagined that this was done by the Masked Fools under Aha's instructions.

Bai Yan responded calmly and continued to explain, "You were just used. Rather than blaming another victim, I'm more inclined to point the finger at the guy who really caused the trouble."

"Thank you for your understanding. It was my negligence that gave those troublemakers an opportunity. I will take responsibility for handling these rumors."

Bai Yan quite enjoyed communicating with Luo Sigumu, and smiled: "If I'm not mistaken, you should be preparing to apologize to Ruan Mei next."

Screw Gum didn't hold back his praise: "Your ability to predict other people's thoughts is still so accurate. This wisdom can make communication much smoother."

Just as Screw Gum was about to say goodbye and call Ruan Mei, Bai Yan turned around and called out to Ruan Mei, who was reading her notes: "Ruan Mei, Screw Gum is looking for you."

Ruan Mei had heard Luo Sigumu's voice long ago, but she was not ready to greet him until Bai Yan called her.

If she doesn't show up, Screwgoom's apology will still arrive as scheduled, which will only waste more time.

Bai Yan turned his phone toward Ruan Mei, and the projection screen and receiving device also rotated.

Ruan Mei turned to look at the mechanical gentleman on the screen, and without saying much, simply replied, "I share the same view as Bai Yan."

"I apologize for spreading the rumors," ScrewGumu apologized first, then responded, "I appreciate your understanding that you share the same view as Bai Yan. I will handle the follow-up matters properly."

Bai Yan didn't turn the phone around, but asked with a smile, "Aren't you curious why Ruan Mei and I are in the same room?"

“This is your private matter with Nguyen Mai, and it is not something that someone who apologizes should be concerned with.”

Bai Yan explained briefly: "Hei Ta knows that I am collaborating with Ruan Mei. She may not be able to come to the space station to discuss the simulated universe with you immediately in the future. I'm sorry to have taken away your academic partner."

Screw will find out about this sooner or later, so I might as well say it in advance.

Although Screw Gum's video screen was pointed at Ruan Mei, he was responding to Bai Yan: "This doesn't matter. Many matters concerning the simulated universe don't require face-to-face discussion. Ruan Mei is an excellent academic partner. I wish you a pleasant collaboration."

That concludes the main topic. Bai Yan chatted with Luo Sigu for a few more minutes before letting the other party go back to deal with the rumors.

As for the casual conversation, it was mostly about when he would visit Screw Star again.

Bai Yan picked up his phone from the table and looked at the debunking articles published by Luo Sigumu.

Although those messages were sent out through ScrewGumm's information channels, they were not from ScrewGumm's official account.

Therefore, at this moment, Screw's denial is accepted by those who respect academia and the genius club, but it's hard to say about others.

Bai Yan immediately noticed that someone named Masked Fool was stirring up trouble in the comments section below:

【Uncle Cold Legs】: Debunking the rumor? Photoshopping traces? Isn't it normal for wedding photos to be retouched?

[I am truly saddened by the passing of the actor]: Don't think that just because you're part of the genius club, I'll believe everything you say.

[When will the pharmacist and * get married?]: Hey~ you robot, are you jealous of their happiness?

……

Screw Gum is quite pitiful too.

Looking at the aggressive, masked fools, Bai Yan suddenly felt that he was the one who should apologize.

But actually, the only one who should apologize is the leader of that bunch of idiots.

What could unite this group of people so closely, besides the even bigger source of amusement, was the person who started this whole thing.