Another extra

①The cause of the incident was an accident.

For the anniversary celebration of "Safe Haven," Gu Yan had obtained a makeup mirror and costumes, said to be vintage from the Republic of China era, for a photo shoot. Xu Yan, impressed by the quaint and lovely pattern on the mirror, subconsciously reached out to wipe it, only to be pricked by a small splinter on the frame, and blood seeped into the dark red wood grain.

At the same time, Lu Ziyi, who was touching the mirror frame, felt a brief dizziness.

The next morning, Lu Zi also woke up to an extremely uncomfortable feeling of confinement. His chest felt tight, and his vision was lowered. He looked down and saw the familiar pajamas belonging to Xu Yan, and... an overly flat chest.

He sat up suddenly and rushed to the dressing mirror. In the mirror was Xu Yan's face full of panic.

"Xu Yan?" He heard his own voice coming from the mouth of the person in the mirror, with a tremor that he would never have.

The real Xu Yan was also awakened by the noise and rushed in from the guest room, pushing his body against his. The two looked at each other in front of the mirror and fell into a long silence.

The first day was chaos and awkwardness.

Lu Ziyi (Xu Yan in the background) tried to intimidate a subordinate who made a mistake at work with a stern look, but the subordinate trembled and asked, "Boss Lu, are you... hurting your eyes?"

While mixing drinks, Xu Yan (whose inner self is Lu Ziyi) habitually tried to give instructions with his eyes, but Lin Shuyin touched his forehead with concern: "Yanyan, are you still asleep? You look so fierce."

the next day.

Lu Ziyi (Xu Yan's inner self) offered a solution. "We must play the other person well until we find a way to switch back." He pointed at Xu Yan's face and spoke calmly, using Lu Ziyi's voice. "Otherwise, there will be a big mess."

Thus, an extreme performance art began.

Xu Yan (Lu Ziyi) had to restrain all his sharpness and imitate Xu Yan's gentle tone and said to Gu Yan: "Brother Gu Yan, do you need my help?"

He had to endure Lin Shuyin coming over to pinch "his" (Xu Yan's body) face, and saying with a smile, "Yan Yan is so good today", and he couldn't hide, let alone show his coldness.

The most difficult thing is that when someone tries to chat up "him", he has to learn to politely refuse like Xu Yan, instead of killing the other person with his eyes.

Lu Ziyi (Xu Yan)

He would use Lu Ziyi's body, and during group video conferences, with that icy face, he tried hard to imitate Lu Ziyi's concise, decisive style. When a senior member questioned a decision, he instinctively wanted to explain, but suddenly remembered that Lu Yi never explained. He had to bite back and end the conversation with a cold "Execute," unexpectedly achieving an intimidating effect without anger.

He was forced to wear Lu Ziyi's well-tailored but extremely restrictive suits, feeling like he was wearing armor.

This absurd "role-playing" reached its climax on the third night. The two returned to the apartment exhausted, each holding the other's body, and collapsed on the sofa.

"I can't stand it anymore," Lu Ziyi, who was wearing Xu Yan's shell, rubbed his brows, "Lin Shuyin pinched my face again today."

Xu Yan, wearing Lu Ziyi's shell, sighed and subconsciously wanted to curl up, but was restricted by his body and had to sit up awkwardly: "I can't hold on any longer. The way your subordinates look at me, it's like I'm going to eat someone in the next second."

After a moment's silence, Xu Yan (inside) suddenly looked at Lu Ziyi (inside), and with that stern face, he revealed a smile that belonged to Xu Yan, a smile that was a bit cunning and tentative:

"Boss Lu, since you want to act...why not do something else?"

Lu Ziyi's heart moved (inside), and he vaguely guessed something.

"Lu Ziyi" (Xu Yan) stood up and walked in front of him. He imitated Lu Ziyi's usual control over everything, resting one hand on the back of the sofa and holding "Xu Yan" (Lu Ziyi) in front of him. He lifted the other's chin with his fingertips and spoke in a low voice that was completely inconsistent with "Lu Ziyi's" character:

"Sir, the night is long. Would you mind sharing a drink?"

Being "tease" by his own body and voice, Lu Ziyi (inwardly) felt extremely weird, but at the same time, a sense of competitiveness was inexplicably aroused.

He (facing Xu Yan's face) grabbed the hand that was lifting his chin, and with a deft move, he flipped over and pressed the other person down on the sofa. He narrowed his eyes, and with Xu Yan's always gentle eyes, he tried to release Lu Ziyi's intimidation: "Who allowed you to make such an expression with my face?"

The two of them stared at their own faces, so close to them, for a second before bursting into laughter. They laughed so hard that tears came out, and all their fatigue, embarrassment, and tension disappeared in that moment.

At this moment, the familiar feeling of dizziness came again.

When they came to their senses, they found that their vision had returned to normal. Xu Yan looked at his familiar hand, and Lu Zi also felt the familiar sense of power in his body - they had returned!

The two looked at each other, the absurdity and intimacy of the role-playing still lingering in the air.

Lu Ziyi looked at the real Xu Yan in front of him and suddenly spoke, his tone full of aftertaste and seriousness:

"When you play me..."

Xu Yan's cheeks flushed slightly as he quickly answered, "Scarier than you in person?"

"No," Lu Ziyi shook his head, a deep smile in his eyes, "More like me than myself." He paused and added, "And the me who plays you is probably the most unsuccessful Xu Yan."

Xu Yan smiled: "But maybe it's the most authentic way."

This bizarre soul swap began and ended hastily, leaving no physical evidence, but leaving a unique mark between them - they had truly and thoroughly entered into each other's "roles" and, in the process, glimpsed the deeper aspects of each other's souls.

From then on, whenever Lu Ziyi teased Xu Yan again, he would sometimes suddenly ask, "Teacher Xu, which me do you want to play tonight?"

And Xu Yan might also, at some point, respond with a slightly cold and controlling look, and ask, "Boss Lu, which part of me do you want to experience now?"

This became a secret and interesting game that belonged only to the two of them, about exploring the boundaries of the soul.

② Before leaving, an old man, drunk at the "Safe Haven" and claiming to be a down-and-out wizard, stared at Xu Yan, who was cleaning a cup, smiled mysteriously, and muttered a vague spell. Xu Yan dismissed it as the ramblings of a drunk and paid no attention.

Until the next morning.

Lu Zi also woke up and habitually hugged Xu Yan tighter, pressed a kiss on his forehead, and whispered, "Sleep a little longer."

Xu Yan had actually woken up, and subconsciously tried to break free from the overly tight embrace that made it difficult for him to breathe, mumbling, "No, I should go get ready..."

Before he could utter the word "meal", a sudden and severe tinnitus swept over him, accompanied by a slight dizziness, which made his face turn pale in an instant and swallow the rest of the words.

Lu Ziyi immediately noticed his abnormality: "What's wrong?"

The discomfort miraculously disappeared after Xu Yan gave up the idea of ​​struggling and refutation. Xu Yan shook his head, a little dazed: "No... nothing." He vaguely felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

The trial took place after breakfast.

Lu Ziyi pushed the empty plate towards Xu Yan, and said in a very natural tone: "Teacher Xu, please help me fry an egg, sunny-side up."

Xu Yan was actually full, and Lu Ziyi's self-righteous attitude made him a little unhappy. He subconsciously wanted to refuse: "You don't have hands..."

The same severe tinnitus and dizziness came again, even worse than last time!

"Uh..." Xu Yan covered his forehead and his body shook.

"Xu Yan?" Lu Ziyi immediately supported him, his brows furrowed. "What's wrong with you? If you feel unwell, go to the hospital."

Xu Yan took a breath, looking at the empty plate in doubt, then at Lu Ziyi, who looked worried. An absurd hypothesis formed in his mind.

He calmed himself down and tried to change his tone in a very gentle voice: "...Okay, I'll go right away."

As soon as the words fell, all the discomfort disappeared instantly.

Lu Zi was also a very astute person. Xu Yan's abnormal, almost obedient obedience, as well as the two unusual reactions that were clearly related to "rejecting" him, made him immediately grasp the key.

A hint of disbelief flashed across his eyes, and then, a mixture of extreme worry and... a kind of irrepressible excitement that seemed to be blessed by the god of fate slowly emerged.

He decided to do a more direct test.

When Xu Yan came back with the fried eggs, Lu Zi didn't meet him. Instead, he leaned against the kitchen door frame, looked at him leisurely, and then said in a clear, slow, and playful and tentative tone:

"Feed me."

Xu Yan: “……?!”

He looked at Lu Ziyi in shock, suspecting he had misheard. This was too much! He opened his mouth to retort, "Lu Ziyi, what are you saying..."

The familiar feeling of punishment came like a tide, this time even accompanied by the throbbing feeling of missing a heartbeat.

Xu Yan's words got stuck in his throat, his face flushing red. He looked at Lu Ziyi's eyes, which were getting brighter and brighter, as if he had discovered a new world. He finally confirmed that he had fallen under that damned, inexplicable spell! For the next 24 hours, he couldn't refuse any of Lu Ziyi's requests!

Lu Ziyi looked at his teacher Xu, who was both embarrassed and annoyed but had to endure it because of magic. The beast called "desire" in his heart woke up excitedly.

He walked forward, approaching Xu Yan, almost trapping him between the kitchen sink and himself. His voice was dangerously low: "It seems that our teacher Xu is...particularly 'obedient' today?"

Xu Yan bit his lower lip and glared at him, angry but not daring to say anything, the corners of his eyes turned red with anger.

To Lu Ziyi, this silent protest was the ultimate temptation.

Thus, Lu Zi also had the most "wish-fulfilling" day in his life.

1. Study

"Teacher Xu, come and sit here." Lu Ziyi patted his legs.

Xu Yan struggled internally for three seconds, but under the threat of magical punishment, he finally sat down slowly with a red face, his body as stiff as a piece of wood.

"Read this report for me." Lu Ziyi handed the document to him, resting his chin naturally on his thin shoulder, and his breath deliberately brushed against his sensitive earlobe.

Xu Yan endured the itch and read the boring business report in the calmest voice possible, feeling like he was about to smoke.

2: Living room

"Xu Yan, kiss me." Lu Ziyi was watching the TV, his tone as flat as if he was saying "change the channel".

Xu Yan turned his head sharply to look at him, his eyes filled with the words, "Enough is enough!" However, magic was merciless. Feeling the familiar dizziness, he could only give in, leaning over and giving Lu Ziyi a quick peck on the cheek.

"Not enough." Lu Ziyi turned around and stared at his lips with burning eyes.

"..." Xu Yan closed his eyes, cursed the old wizard a thousand times in his heart, and then kissed him in self-abandonment.

3: Bedroom (Evening)

Lu Zi also felt that this was probably the best time to explore Xu Yan's "bottom line".

"Call my name." He whispered coaxingly.

Xu Yan turned his face away and refused.

A slight tinnitus began to torment him.

"...Lu Ziyi."

"Not intimate enough."

"...Zi Yi."

"It's still not enough."

Xu Yan was on the verge of tears. Under the dual pressure of magic and shame, he called out in a voice as thin as a mosquito's whistle, a name that he only blurted out when he was emotionally moved: "...Ayi."

Lu Ziyi smiled with satisfaction and kissed the red corners of his eyes as a reward.

(Actually, there is more... but... I can't pronounce it...)

Xu Yan spent the entire day in a state of extreme shame and an unspeakable, strange feeling of forced obedience. He felt like a cat with its neck pinched; any thought of "no" would provoke a physical protest, leaving him helpless to allow Lu Ziyi, the large dog, to have his way.

When the (imaginary) clock struck twelve at midnight, Xu Yan felt the invisible shackles on his body suddenly loosened.

He suddenly broke free from Lu Ziyi's arms, picked up a pillow and threw it at him. His face was still red, but his eyes had regained their former "ferocity":

"Lu Ziyi! You bastard who takes advantage of others! Just wait for me!"

Lu Ziyi easily caught the pillow and looked at Xu Yan, who had finally returned to "normal" and was now showing his teeth and claws. He licked his lips with an unsatisfied look and smiled like a sated fox:

"Waiting? Waiting for what? Waiting for Teacher Xu tomorrow... to continue to 'not be able to refuse' me?"

"You're dreaming!" Xu Yan was furious and rushed over to settle the score with him. Of course, how this "settlement of accounts" would end was something only they knew.

However, it was said that the next day, Lu Ziyi dispatched a full-scale search for the mysterious, down-and-out wizard. The purpose was self-evident. Meanwhile, Xu Yan silently engraved "Stay away from all suspicious drunks" as the first rule of his life.

③When Lu Ziyi woke up, he felt that the world was a little strange.

At first he didn't take it seriously, until breakfast, when he pushed the milk in front of Xu Yan. Xu Yan quietly took it, but in his heart he was thinking, "Drinking milk again... I stayed up so late last night, and now my waist is still sore. This person is really..."

"Cough!" Lu Ziyi choked on his coffee and started coughing violently.

Xu Yan immediately looked at him worriedly, handed him a tissue, and muttered to himself, "What's wrong? Your face is red from coughing... But this is quite rare, kind of cute."

Lu Zi also froze. He clearly "heard" Xu Yan's thoughts, not through his ears, but directly in his mind. He looked at Xu Yan's tightly closed lips, confirming that he hadn't uttered a single word.

He, Lu Ziyi, seemed to have acquired some kind of...mind-reading ability specifically for Xu Yan?

This discovery shocked him, and then he was overwhelmed by an indescribable excitement. This meant that he could hear all the truths that Xu Yan had never said.

The test is coming soon.

Lu Ziyi deliberately put on a stern face and said in his usual cold tone, "There's a business reception tonight. Please accompany me."

He saw Xu Yan frown slightly, obviously not liking that kind of occasion, but he still responded gently: "Okay."

However, the voice in his head was saying, "Ahhh, I don't want to go! I have to wear that strangled suit again and put on a fake smile for all those people... Can I just stay home and drink beer and watch the game..."

Lu Ziyi resisted the urge to curl his lips. His Xu Yan appeared docile as a cat, but secretly he was craving a beer and a game? This contrast…was so adorable it made him itch.

He decided to give it another try.

He approached Xu Yan, put his arm around his waist naturally, and asked in a low voice: "Don't you want to go?"

Xu Yan's body stiffened slightly, but he still said, "No, work is more important."

But in her mind, she was furiously scrolling through her mind: "Nonsense! Of course I don't want to! You know I don't like it... Wait, why is he getting so close... My heart is beating so fast, is he doing this on purpose?"

Lu Ziyi finally couldn't help laughing. Under Xu Yan's puzzled gaze, he leaned close to his ear and whispered:

"Then we won't go."

"Drinking beer at home and watching the game."

"How about it?"

Xu Yan's eyes widened instantly, his face filled with shock and panic, "How did you know?!" His cheeks quickly flushed, and even his neck turned pink.

"He, he, he... How did he know?! I clearly didn't say it out loud! Did I accidentally say it? That's impossible..."

Seeing Xu Yan panicking inside but trying to appear calm on the surface, Lu Ziyi felt that this mind-reading ability was the best gift God had given him.

So, Lu Zi also started his daily "cheating" routine.

1. Precision feeding

He looked at the menu and asked deliberately, "What do you want to eat?"

Xu Yan: "Anything is fine."

"I'm craving something spicy, like boiled fish... but I just had it yesterday. Will he think my taste is too strong?"

Lu Ziyi said to the waiter calmly, "One boiled fish, spicy and numbing."

Xu Yan looked at him in surprise, with a gleam in his eyes.

"How could he... That's so good!"

2. Reverse control

Xu Yan had been busy all afternoon at the Safe Haven and was feeling a little tired. Lu Ziyi came to pick him up and reached out to take the things from him.

"No, I can do it myself." Xu Yan refused subconsciously.

"I'm so tired... Actually, I really want him to help me hold it for a while, just for a moment..."

Lu Zi took it without hesitation, his tone unquestionable and forceful: "I want it."

Xu Yan looked at him and muttered in his heart: "...domineering. But, I am a little happy."

Three: Love Words Critical Attack

After a certain intimate moment, Xu Yan was so tired that his eyelids were drooping. Lu Zi also hugged him and whispered, "Do you like me?"

Xu Yan closed his eyes, hummed vaguely, and pretended to be asleep.

"I like it... I like it the most... You're so stupid, you even have to ask..."

Lu Ziyi was satisfied. She kissed his forehead and whispered to him, "I like you the most, too."

This ability allowed Lu Zi to love Xu Yan in a whole new way. He precisely met all of his unspoken wishes, sympathized with all of his hidden fatigue, and responded to all of his shy expressions of love.

Xu Yan felt like Lu Ziyi had been like a worm in his stomach lately—no, even more powerful than a worm! He always showed up when he needed him, doing what he wanted most and saying what he wanted to hear most. This feeling of being completely understood and cherished made him addicted yet a little uneasy—could this guy read his mind?

This idea was confirmed one night.

Xu Yan curled up on the sofa, looking at Lu Ziyi's profile, and couldn't help but think in his heart: "It seems... I am becoming more and more dependent on him. What should I do..."

Lu Ziyi, who was reading a document, didn't even look up and replied naturally, "Then don't leave."

"I approve."

Xu Yan sat up straight abruptly, his face flushed instantly. He pointed at him and stammered, "You, you, you can really hear it?!"

Lu Ziyi finally put down the documents and looked at him, his eyes filled with a triumphant smile and deep love: "Guess?"

Xu Yan rushed over and covered his mouth, feeling ashamed and angry: "Don't listen! You cheating bastard!"

Lu Ziyi laughed and caught him, letting him make a fuss. Then, in his ear, he announced with his charming bass voice:

"This ability is valid forever."

"Teacher Xu, I will take care of all your innermost thoughts in this life."

④Exchange to Xu Yan to obtain mind reading

When Xu Yan woke up, he felt that the world had become extremely noisy.

It wasn't the cacophony of sounds, but the cacophony of thoughts. He could clearly hear the breakfast vendor downstairs wondering, "Will the Urban Management come today?" He could hear the birds fluttering outside his window, simply "hungry, looking for bugs." And most clearly, Lu Zi, standing beside him, was thinking, "It's 7:20, time to get up. Let him sleep in for another ten minutes."

Xu Yan suddenly opened his eyes and met Lu Ziyi's gaze as he was about to quietly get up.

"You're awake?" Lu Zi was a little surprised, his voice hoarse from waking up in the morning.

"Looks like he was exhausted last night." This thought immediately popped into Xu Yan's mind, causing his ears to blush. He... seemed to be able to hear Lu Ziyi's inner thoughts?

The first real-world test took place after breakfast.

Lu Ziyi picked up the car keys and said in a normal tone, "I'll take you there." "It's raining today, and he must be too lazy to use an umbrella again."

Xu Yan looked at the drizzle outside the window, swallowing the "no" on the tip of his tongue and nodding silently: "...Okay."

While waiting for the red light on the road, he heard Lu Ziyi's inner voice: "Why is he so well behaved today?"

Xu Yan couldn't help but complain in his heart: So you have so many things going on in your mind?

This ability seemed to open the door to a new world for him:

Lu Ziyi watched him take a sip of the newly mixed drink and frowned, "It's too strong." Will it make his throat uncomfortable? Next time, I have to make sure he uses less of this base liquor."

Xu Yan put down his wine glass and deliberately asked, "Master Lu, are you dissatisfied?"

"It's okay," Lu Ziyi said without batting an eyelid. "It's actually quite creative, but it's bad for your health."

Xu Yan suddenly leaned closer and whispered in his ear, "Next time, will you watch me adjust it?"

Lu Zi was also stunned, her ears slightly red. "Why is he so flirtatious today?"

Bars are full of hitchhikers, and Lu Yan used to just stand by and watch. This time, Xu Yan clearly heard, "How many times has this guy been here? Is his hand too close?" "Should we have Gu Yan put him on the blacklist?"

When the hitchhiker approached again, Xu Yan suddenly turned around and naturally put his arms around Lu Ziyi's neck: "Boyfriend, I feel a little dizzy."

Lu Ziyi immediately put her arm around his waist and said, "Go home." "You're smart."

One night, Xu Yan was awakened by a nightmare and found no one around him. He found Lu Ziyi in his study, staring intently at a document.

"If only I had found him earlier."

"Will those wounds...become less severe?"

Xu Yan stood at the door, watching this always strong man reveal his vulnerability for him, and his heart softened.

The most interesting discovery was Lu Ziyi's "inner drama": "His eyelashes are so long." "A secret kiss probably won't wake him up." "...Let's wait a little longer."

When Xu Yan suddenly opened his eyes and asked with a smile, "What are you waiting for?", Lu Zi was also stunned for once.

"How could he know?!"

Xu Yan finally couldn't help laughing and exposed the secret: "Mr. Lu, your inner thoughts are too noisy."

After learning the truth, Lu Ziyi went from being shocked at first to becoming calm later on, and even began to make good use of this ability: "I want him to kiss me first."

Xu Yan blushed as she satisfied him. "I want to stay overnight tonight."

Xu Yan silently took away the spare clothes he brought.

This feeling of being completely understood made Xu Yan clearly realize for the first time: behind those seemingly strong controls, there was a clumsy but burning sincerity. And one night, he heard Lu Ziyi's unconscious murmur in his sleep: "I have to treat him better...better..."

Xu Yan gently kissed his forehead and responded in his heart: "It's better not to."

"It's just right now."

Perhaps this ability will disappear tomorrow, but at this moment he is extremely grateful for this accident - it allowed him to hear the truest frequency of love.

⑤"sympathy"

On a Wednesday night, the "Safe Haven" was not crowded. Xu Yan was concentrating on a glass of "Coastline" in his hand, the cool shaker in his palm, the fragrance of lemon filling the air. Everything was calm and ordinary.

Suddenly, without warning, a strange and surging tingling sensation shot through his spine, coursing through his limbs like an electric current. This was followed by waves of indescribable, leg-weakening throbbing.

Xu Yan's hand trembled, and he nearly dropped the shaker. The cold metal shell clashed harshly against the countertop. He instinctively clamped his legs together, his knees buckling. He barely managed to stand by holding onto the bar, his cheeks flushing instantly.

"Teacher Xu, are you okay?" the guest next to him asked with concern.

"What is he doing...?" A horrified and shameful thought screamed in Xu Yan's chaotic mind. This feeling was too clear, too specific, too... private! He could almost "feel" the strength of the invisible hand, and the hot breath seemed to be spraying behind his ears.

"No, it's okay!" Xu Yan's voice trembled slightly. He forced himself to stand up straight and squeezed out a pale smile. "My hand slipped. Sorry."

He almost ran away, saying "I'm going to the bathroom" and staggered into the staff bathroom.

"Bang!" The door slammed shut and locked. Xu Yan leaned against the cold door, gasping for air. In the small space, the only sounds were his pounding heartbeat and the lingering, unfamiliar pleasure that made his scalp tingle. In the mirror, his eyes were red, and his lips, bitten until they were bloodless.

"Lu Ziyi... you... bastard!" He silently cried in his heart, angry and ashamed, his body trembling slightly from the waves of empathy that kept coming, each stronger than the last. He turned on the faucet, repeatedly splashing cold water on his cheeks and the back of his neck, trying to use the physical coldness to suppress the raging fire that originated from another person.

It didn't feel like it lasted long, but to Xu Yan it felt like a century. When the suffocating wave finally receded, leaving only a lingering aftertaste and a feeling of exhaustion all over his body, Xu Yan leaned against the sink and looked at himself in the mirror, his eyes full of spring water and his face flushed. A nameless anger suddenly surged up.

He straightened his clothes, took a few deep breaths, tried to calm his expression, and walked back to the bar, but his steps were still a little unsteady.

After finally making it to closing time, Xu Yan returned to his apartment feeling quite down. Lu Ziyi was sitting on the sofa in the living room, wearing loose-fitting home clothes. His expression was as calm as ever, but when he looked at him, there was a subtle hint of contentment and tenderness in his eyes.

"Are you back?" He stood up and naturally wanted to take Xu Yan's coat.

Xu Yan suddenly shook off his hand and raised his head. His eyes were still slightly red from being forced out. His eyes were a mixture of shame, anger and accusation. His voice trembled slightly from suppressing his emotions.

"Lu Ziyi!" He called him by his full name. "What...what did you do at home just now?"

Lu Ziyi's outstretched hand froze in mid-air, the composure on his face froze for a moment, slowly transforming into a trace of genuine surprise and... the subtle embarrassment of having his secret exposed. He clearly hadn't expected Xu Yan to know, much less in such a way.

Seeing him like this, Xu Yan became more certain of his guess. He was so embarrassed and angry that he almost jumped up and down. He took a step forward, clenched his fists, and said in a hurried and angry tone: "You...next time before you do something like that...can you...can you give me a call first?!"

When these words were shouted out, both of them were stunned.

The astonishment in Lu Ziyi's eyes gradually gave way to a deeper, more playful smile. He took a step forward and easily pulled the humiliated and angry Xu Yan into his arms. He lowered his head, his nose almost brushing against his, their hot breaths mingling.

"Call?" He repeated in a low voice, his tone filled with undisguised mischief and amusement. "Then what? Tell you I'm about to start? Or..." His voice lowered even further, full of temptation, "Invite you to join us?"

Xu Yan was so blocked by him that he couldn't speak. His face was so hot that he could fry an egg on it. He just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

It seemed that this sudden "secret string" connecting them was destined to cause unrest in the days ahead. And Lu Ziyi seemed to have found a more interesting way to interact remotely than simply looking at photos.