Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!
Chapter 203 Rumors Abound

Chapter 203: Chapter 203 Rumors Abound

Hmm?

Looking at the long and thick headline, Yang Yu folded the newspaper, then opened it again to make sure he wasn’t seeing things.

But the headline was still the same headline, and the content was still the same content.

The entire article painted a picture of All Things Library’s peerless genius, Lady Tico, and the library’s rising star, Yang Yu, who were supposedly head over heels in love with each other.

In it, the author spent a lot of effort detailing the "deep affection" shared by Lady Tico and Yang Yu at the dinner table and attributed Yang Yu’s entry to All Things Library to Lady Tico. It suggested that it was only with the help of this peerless genius, weaving her magic behind the scenes, that Yang Yu could use the "Shadow of Hani King" to successfully get admitted into the All Things Library.

The rest of the article dedicated some ink to Latis, who shared her thoughts on the supposed "romance" between the two.

As for Bai Jin and Iyas, who were merely mentioned in passing, the author intentionally left some suspense.

"We don’t know the true nature of his feelings for Lady Tico, nor do we understand what his two companions think after seeing him act this way.

At All Things Library, whether a love story that shakes heaven and earth or a messy love triangle is to unfold, let us eagerly wait and see."

Eagerly wait my ass!

Since when am I with Tico, and how come I don’t know about it?

This article is seriously exaggerating, isn’t it? It’s so sensationalized that I’m almost drowning in this vat of vinegar.

Frowning deeply, Yang Yu had never imagined that not long after he had entered the library, a slew of thorny roses would be thrust into his back, spinning a sensational story out of nowhere.

What infuriated Yang Yu even more was that the dialogue he had shared with Tico, which he intentionally leaked to that reporter, wasn’t mentioned at all in the article.

Here he was, purposely raising his voice during the conversation with Tico to make sure the reporter could hear clearly, all for nothing.

"She really didn’t take any of my words to heart."

Yang Yu’s eyes were filled with resentment, and he now wanted to find the author of this article and drag her out to a grove for a good beating.

Unfortunately, even if Yang Yu really could drag Keke Ai out for a beating, it could not change the fact that the article had already been published.

Rumors probably spread through the All Things Library like a tsunami.

The best way right now was to find the girl named Keke Ai to issue a denial, as well as to apologize publicly in the library newspaper, and also to summon Tico to clarify their relationship in person.

Speaking of Tico, Yang Yu was suddenly reminded of his visit to Tico’s house this morning and shivered involuntarily.

Yang Yu thought that Tico’s mother had sought him out to confirm whether their relationship was truly just that of an idol and fan, to check if he harbored any ulterior motives.

In reality, anyone who read that article could see that Tico’s mother called Yang Yu over abruptly to confirm if there really was any ambiguity between him and Tico.

The trouble was that neither Tico’s mother nor Yang Yu realized they were having a cross-server chat, not about the same topic, yet they continued the chat seamlessly.

Placing his hand on his forehead in frustration, Yang Yu’s face was covered with dark lines as he recalled every conversation with Tico’s mother, practically admitting he was involved with Tico.

What a mess.

But, this might just be my misunderstanding.

Tico had said her mother once asked her what exactly their relationship was. If at that time, Tico had clearly stated that our relationship was merely that of a simple idol and fan... then, what Tico’s mother said would have been based on the premise that I was Tico’s fan, and there might still be room for reversal.

When despairing, one always clings to that slight sliver of hope.

Yang Yu was no exception.

He neatly folded the newspaper and sent it into the System, then left the publishing house with a stride, planning to first find Tico to confirm the direction of things, and then consider his next steps.

....

After nearly half an hour, Yang Yu arrived once again at the villa of Tico’s house, where the immense dwelling was brightly lit.

Straightening his attire and bracing himself, Yang Yu pressed the doorbell, and this time, the door opened by itself.

"Please come in."

As if the voice came from the door itself, Tico’s voice reached Yang Yu’s ears, and he immediately perked up, passing through the gate and stepping onto the cobblestone path leading to the house.

He knocked on the door, which wasn’t far away, and it didn’t open automatically. Instead, the light footsteps of small feet on wooden corridors could be heard from inside.

Tico opened the door, welcoming Yang Yu with a smile, "I didn’t expect a visit so late. You should have said something earlier, I wasn’t prepared... Please come in and sit down."

At the moment, Tico was dressed in casual, cute attire, her silver hair tips dotted with dew, and the scent of lavender wafted towards him, indicating she had just taken a bath.

"It would be disrespectful to decline, and to be honest, Lady Tico, I have some things I’d like to discuss with you today that may take up quite a bit of your time."

With his first words upon meeting, Yang Yu gave Tico a heads up.

Tico laughed joyously, waving a hand, "It’s no problem, please come in and sit down."

At Tico’s warm invitation, Yang Yu stepped into the house and sat down once again next to the coffee table they had used earlier that day.

Tico hummed a tune, fetching cookies and cakes she had bought from a bakery to treat Yang Yu.

Looking around, Yang Yu asked, "Miss Tico, where are your father and mother?"

"My father and mother are working at the Library tonight and won’t be coming home."

Great, alone with a woman in a house – if someone were to see this, I’d be deemed guilty even if I jumped into the Yellow River.

But then, I won’t be so unlucky as to be seen alone with Tico again, especially at this sensitive time. Moreover, with Emily and Tico’s still-unnamed father’s ability to use Teleportation Magic, no one could prove that Tico and I were alone together.

Comforting himself with these thoughts, Yang Yu took a sip of the tea Tico had served.

"By the way, I believe my father also wishes to meet with you."

Hearing this, Yang Yu almost spit out the tea in his mouth,

"Miss Tico, do you know why your father wants to see me?"

"He didn’t say, just mentioned that next time you come, you must be well-prepared. He said he wants to thoroughly assess you, to see if you are qualified."

Qualified? Qualified for what?

It couldn’t be the qualification to take his daughter from his hands, could it?

Yang Yu’s unease surged within him.

The feeling was like the first time using his parents’ money without their knowledge, and then his parents suddenly checked the expenditure records the next day – it’s indescribably annoying.