Daoist Priest, Please Keep Your Distance (Jian San)

At first, Fang Chen thought the idea of turning an online game romance into a real-life one was far beyond him. He'd never date someone he'd met online, not in a million years. But then a handsome, wealthy admirer came knocking on his door. 1. After a year of being a lousy player in Jian Wang 3, Fang Chen finally joined a lively guild. The good times didn't last. He soon discovered a Taoist swordsman who played a Qigong class and had a grudge against him. Fang Chen: "...Is this game world seriously that small?" Meeting your enemy is awkward enough, but Fang Chen did everything he could to avoid running into the Taoist. Unfortunately, plans rarely survive contact with reality. After a few chance encounters, his impression of the Taoist slowly changed, against his will. 2. "No, listen, let me explain. I'm just the military lady's wingman. She's the one who likes you, not me! I didn't mean any of those things I said..." At that, the Taoist turned to look at the military lady and the handsome flower-themed class player, who were clinging to each other nearby. "Is that so?" Fang Chen: "..." Military lady, you sold me out! 3. Watching the Taoist walk toward him in the game, step by step, Fang Chen panicked. "Taoist, please stay away from me." "..." "Taoist, did you hear me?" He didn't know whether the Taoist had heard him, but he couldn't hear anything anymore. Because he'd been hit with a direct attack from a sincere heart. A military man with an endless supply of cheeky lines, the bottom X a cool, aloof Taoist, the top Content warnings: 1. You don't have to play Jian Wang 3 to enjoy this. It won't really affect your reading experience. 2. This is a silly, over-the-top story. I'm just letting loose. 3. The story is completely fictional and has no real-life inspiration. Please don't assume it's about anyone in particular. 4. This isn't a technical guide, so please don't read it if you want meticulous accuracy. Hope you enjoy the story "The Substitute Doesn't Want a Promotion [Quick Transmigration]" Blurb: Xi Chen is a playboy who drifts through a field of flowers without letting a single petal cling to him. He's shameless about it, too. When he binds himself to a System and receives a substitute assignment, he finds the whole thing amusing. He gets paid, has a few romantic encounters, and can make a clean exit afterward. What's not to like? But things don't go quite the way he expects... = As the substitute for a domineering CEO's white moonlight, he takes advantage of the man's vulnerability and puts on a show of warmth and thoughtfulness. The CEO: "I love you, but when I look at you, I see someone else." Xi Chen: "I love you too." But I only love your figure and your money. Later, after going to great lengths to bring back the CEO's white moonlight, Xi Chen collects his breakup fee, cries, and slips away. On the night before leaving the world, he goes to a club to dance his heart out. To his surprise, someone suddenly grabs him. "Is this what being heartbroken looks like?" = As the substitute for an Immortal Venerable's white moonlight, he makes a dazzling entrance and becomes the man's disciple. The Immortal Venerable: "There is only one person in my heart, and it isn't you." Xi Chen: "There's only you in my heart." But once we've slept together, I want to run. Later, when he learns that the Immortal Venerable's white moonlight is still alive, he rushes off to bring him back. Watching the two men gaze at each other and pour out their feelings, Xi Chen weeps bitterly and leaves in despair. Then he heads straight to a pleasure house. Grinning like a flower, he settles in with a beauty on each arm. These little immortal attendants are so young and fresh, you know? He has barely raised his wine cup when the Immortal Venerable bursts through the door, murder in his eyes. "Is this what you call love?" = As the substitute for the Demon King's Bai Yuanguang, he disguises himself as a little cat demon and gets himself taken on as a pet. The Demon King: "He doesn't love me, but I love him." Xi Chen gazes at him tenderly. "I'll love you in his place." Who could resist a fox king with eight-pack abs? Later, when the white moonlight returns, having changed his mind, Xi Chen swallows poison and puts on a show of heartbreak. Then he turns around, takes the antidote, and heads to the peach grove to meet a beautiful demon man. Unfortunately, the Demon King catches him in the act. "Didn't you say you only loved me?" = Later... "Oh no! The CEO is downstairs with flowers and a diamond ring. He says he wants to propose to you!" "Master! The Immortal Venerable is here, furious and carrying his sword. He says he won't have anyone but you!" "This is bad! The Demon King has stormed in. He says he's taking you back to be his wife!" "Waaah! The commander's troops are here. They say you have to be handed over!" Xi Chen had thought he'd finish the assignment and collect a huge reward. His smile freezes on his face. "...What?" I'm just a substitute. Could you at least respect my profession? Reader's guide: 1. The story includes, but is not limited to, the worlds listed in the blurb. Their order is undecided. 2. The real-world storyline is one-on-one. The endings in the various worlds are uncertain. Theme: Love above all.