Chapter 497: I Still Can’t Learn Human Emotions, But I Love You (Grand Finale)

Chapter 497: I Still Haven't Learned Human Emotions, But I Love You (Grand Finale)

During his livestream, Song Chuyi's mind wandered, suddenly recalling those days in the small world with his aching back from exhaustion.

When one is truly tired, even if you don’t want to sleep, you have to!

Once decided, Song Chuyi pulled Gu Yongnian back to the bedroom as soon as the livestream ended.

Unaware of what was about to happen, Gu Yongnian simply followed as Song Chuyi led him to the bedroom and volunteered:

“A'Chu, do you want to sleep?”

“Then I’ll stay by your side.”

Song Chuyi shook his head gently.

“Not exactly.”

He took Gu Yongnian’s hand, leaning slightly forward, his beautiful eyes reflecting Gu Yongnian’s stunned expression.

“Kiss me.”

His voice was soft, carrying a playful tone he didn't normally use.

Gu Yongnian could scarcely believe his ears.

His throat moved as he stiffly lowered his head.

His chilled lips landed on Song Chuyi’s cheek.

Song Chuyi grabbed the front of his collar, grinning playfully. “Since when are you so shy?”

“When I said ‘kiss me,’ I meant…”

He moistened his lips before meeting Gu Yongnian’s mouth.

Gu Yongnian’s lashes fluttered, refusing to look away. His pupils reflected Song Chuyi’s slightly flushed face, as if suddenly understanding. Seizing the initiative, he deepened the kiss.

Satisfied with his reaction, Song Chuyi drew him down gently.

Gu Yongnian thought the kiss was the end, but it was only the beginning.

When the light faded, Gu Yongnian’s eyes widened in surprise.

“A'Chu, you…”

Song Chuyi slung an arm around Gu Yongnian’s neck and chuckled.

“This is something only you and I can do.”

“Our little secret.”

He loved the world, but only with Gu Yongnian would he share this loving act.

Song Chuyi was acutely aware that his love for Gu Yongnian was not the same as his love for humanity.

His love for Gu Yongnian was profoundly intimate—the kind that made him willing to reveal his whole self.

This love held an edge of possession, much like Gu Yongnian’s secret longing for him.

He felt the same way about him.

Kisses, hugs, and everything beyond.

These only happened between him and Gu Yongnian.

Song Chuyi gently touched Gu Yongnian’s collarbone. "Let’s test if your skills are rusty."

Gu Yongnian’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly as he let out a low, throaty "Mmm."

Song Chuyi didn’t need to say more—Gu Yongnian took over from there.

They were already intimately familiar with each other. Those shared experiences in small worlds were memories no person or force could ever erase.

The room filled with quiet, heated murmurs. Though the surroundings were dark, Gu Yongnian felt as if the darkness in his own world was rapidly fading away.

His turbulent mind seemed to find solace, gradually calming down.

Sleepiness washed over him, and his tense mental energy relaxed bit by bit.

Before long, he fell deeply asleep.

Beside him, Song Chuyi held his side, glanced at the time, and gritted his teeth.

Seven days?! Gu Yongnian was unbelievable.

Mentally exhausted as he was, he could last seven days—it was unimaginable what he’d be like once fully recovered.

Song Chuyi nudged Gu Yongnian’s calf. Seeing that he didn’t wake, he sighed and curled into him, lazily closing his eyes.

They slept straight through a full day, only waking on the morning of the third day.

Once awake, Song Chuyi pulled Gu Yongnian into a livestream.

If they stayed, they’d lose another week.

During streams, Song Chuyi shifted back to his true form, so there was no worry about anyone seeing the marks on him.

Gu Yongnian stuck close during broadcasts, sometimes playfully popping into view.

Gu Yongnian was a celebrity across the Interstellar Alliance—after all, he was the reigning 'Starheart' titleholder, recognized by nearly every species.

Initially, people admired and adored Gu Yongnian. But seeing him constantly by the Sacred Tree’s side in the livestreams turned that admiration into envy.

They were furious!

Gu Yongnian got to get close to the Sacred Tree—they wanted that too.

In less than a month, Gu Yongnian went from the most beloved heartthrob to the most hated man in the Alliance.

Song Chuyi burst out laughing at this shift, until Gu Yongnian kissed him breathless.

Now that he was sleeping well, Gu Yongnian’s mental turbulence eased significantly.

As time passed, Slumber Star became the most coveted destination in the Interstellar Alliance.

The Sacred Tree’s livestreams consistently drew billions of daily viewers, with people falling asleep peacefully in the stream’s virtual world.

As everyone's sleep improved and Gu Yongnian's condition also improved significantly, the research institute began studying how to tackle the root of the problem.

Once they decided to address the issue, Gu Yongnian became immersed in work at the research institute.

Two years later, the team led by Gu Yongnian developed a sleep aid. Although its effects didn't match Song Chuyi's livestreams, it still represented progress.

Song Chuyi gradually cut back on his livestreams, going from daily broadcasts to three times a week.

With fewer livestreams, Song Chuyi had more time to spend with Gu Yongnian.

After another livestream ended, Song Chuyi led Gu Yongnian to the edge of Slumber Star.

Gu Yongnian allowed himself to be guided and sat down.

At first, Song Chuyi just stared into the distance.

Gu Yongnian mirrored his stance, holding his hand and looking forward as well.

A full ten minutes later, Song Chuyi finally spoke.

"When I woke from my slumber, there was only darkness like this."

Gu Yongnian turned his head to look at Song Chuyi.

"All I ever saw was darkness."

Song Chuyi’s lashes fluttered faintly before he withdrew his gaze and looked at Gu Yongnian, curving into a soft smile.

"Until I saw you."

"You stood there, brimming with vitality, illuminating the darkness."

Gu Yongnian went still.

He had always thought A'Chu was his light—only to realize that in A'Chu’s eyes, he was his light too.

Gu Yongnian felt a bittersweet ache in his chest. Voice thick with emotion, he whispered, "A'Chu, I didn’t know what love was before."

He squeezed Song Chuyi’s hand.

"Now I do."

"Love is being with you."

He leaned in and kissed Song Chuyi.

Song Chuyi slid his arms around Gu Yongnian’s neck and murmured against his ear, "Human emotions are complicated."

"I still haven’t mastered them all."

"But I love you."

The two embraced, their silhouettes blending into one under the starlight—a symbol of their unbreakable bond.

As timeless as the universe itself.