Chapter 16 is a reward for Su Jinmu: "Would you like to eat shrimp or me?"...

The moment their lips touched, their hot breaths mingled, but other images suddenly flashed through Su Jinmu's mind.

Today I'm looking at the fire protection equipment I like, and also the renovation plans I've been thinking about for a long time.

It won't be long before the glass greenhouse catches fire.

That was where he cultivated many plants and flowers, and it was also where Li Xin mainly worked.

They will all be reduced to ashes soon.

Indulge yourself.

It was just a vicious villain's final celebration before his death.

I'm already close to death, why suppress it any longer?

Li Xin's breathing quickened, a predatory glint in his eyes. He tightened his grip on the other's ankle to prevent escape, then tilted his head back and pressed his lips, stained with wine, against the other's.

...Young Master.

...Su Jinmu.

...Su Jinmu.

Su Jinmu's eyes were misty and watery as she felt the boy's lips press against hers.

meager.

With intense heat and heavy breathing.

Su Jinmu tasted a hint of warm red wine on the other person's lips, licked it with the tip of her tongue, and then reached out and randomly touched a supple and strong waist and abdomen.

It feels good.

Su Jinmu smiled.

Undeniably, he was somewhat bewitched by Li Xin.

Li Xin's eyes grew darker, his clothes soaked with wine and clung to his chest, and he knelt on one knee in front of him, their lips and tongues entwined.

Su Jinmu's breathing quickened, and he tried to back away, but some strange thing held him tightly, unable to let go, and he could only feel the oxygen in his chest being slowly sucked out.

She stepped on the boy's waist and abdomen and pushed hard, finally getting some fresh air.

Li Xin grasped his ankle, his fingertips stroking the protruding ankle bone, his eyes obscure, and a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Young Master, are you considering me now?"

Su Jinmu's breathing was still erratic. When she met the boy's unfathomable, dark eyes, she suddenly felt a pang of regret.

He just wanted to indulge himself before he died, but judging from Li Xin's appearance, it doesn't seem like he could just play around and then walk away.

Su Jinmu clicked her tongue, straightened her knees, and kicked the person even further away. "It depends on my mood."

The next day, Su Jinmu had a full schedule of classes, which left him feeling dizzy. During a break between classes, he took a short break and went back to his bedroom to rest.

Just then, the beanbag chair and game console he had bought earlier arrived. He had bought them during the school closure period and hadn't used them yet.

Su Jinmu nestled in the sofa, feeling the comforting embrace, and took out her game console to play.

He had never used this kind of device before, but he picked it up quickly and soon figured out how to operate it. He raised his hand in front of him and lazily played the game.

Li Xin stood to the side, gently put down the fruit plate, and looked at Su Jinmu, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Young Master Su will consider him depending on his mood.

But what he wanted was far more than that.

He wanted more, much more.

Li Xin's gaze fell directly on Su Jinmu. Seeing that the other was engrossed in playing the game, his eyes darkened slightly, and desires arose in his heart. He wanted to completely control the other's gaze.

He lowered his eyes, concealing the madness in them, and gave a slight smile. When Su Jinmu won a game, he stepped forward slowly to praise her.

"Great!"

Su Jinmu: "...??"

Su Jinmu got goosebumps and glanced at him. "What, you want to play?"

Li Xin glanced at the game console in his hand and shook her head. "I don't know how."

He had been plotting revenge, and although he had no shortage of money or time, he had lost interest in these forms of entertainment.

Su Jinmu recalled Li Xin's experiences described in the original text. At this point in time, although Li Xin seemed to be working normally in the Su family, he was probably at a critical juncture in preparing his revenge.

Maybe you're in a bad mood?

Su Jinmu glanced at him, saw that he had lowered his eyelashes and no expression, pursed her lips, and said, "Then I'll teach you."

The beanbag chair was for one person, and there was no extra space next to it. Su Jinmu originally wanted Li Xin to find a stool himself.

The next second, the boy sat down on the carpet next to his legs, very close, his cheek brushing against his leg almost imperceptibly.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Being in a bad mood is bullshit.

Su Jinmu's delicate, porcelain-white face showed a hint of speechlessness. He was sitting high up, and when he looked down, he could just see that two buttons on Li Xin's collar were undone.

At a glance, one can clearly see the pale white, stone-carved texture inside.

Su Jinmu: "..."

He's addicted to sex, but Li Xin seems to be even more addicted.

Su Jinmu pouted, glanced around admiring the game a couple more times, then casually looked away, lowered the game console, placed it on her lap, and started a new game. "Watch."

The game is actually very simple, just the usual running, jumping, and hitting. He casually manipulated the controls to demonstrate a few times, and as he spoke, he suddenly noticed something was wrong, and his speech slowed down.

Li Xin leaned against Su Jinmu's leg and could clearly smell a faint, sweet fragrance, which, warmed by her body temperature, was intoxicating.

The loose-fitting cotton trousers were rolled up, folded loosely just above the knees, revealing a small patch of fair skin.

Li Xin's breathing quickened, his eyes not even glancing at the game console, his gaze fixed obliquely on a small section of skin in front of him.

Noticing that Su Jinmu's voice had stopped, he turned his gaze back and met Su Jinmu's eyes, which seemed to be smiling but not smiling.

Tsk.

Su Jin's beautiful eyes were clear and captivating. She didn't speak, but simply raised an eyebrow, grabbed his hair, and pulled it back forcefully, but she couldn't budge it.

Li Xin chuckled twice, ignoring the tension on his scalp. His sharp white teeth caught the edge of his pajama bottoms, moved them below his knees, and straightened them back into place.

He relented, revealing a faint yet manic smile, "I'm afraid the young master will be cold."

Its actions and words were almost soul-devouring, eerie, and even a little wild.

Su Jinmu: "..."

That damn thing.

Su Jinmu forced a laugh, feeling a chill run down her spine and a slight tingling in her teeth. She pinched Li Xin's chin and lifted it up, then lightly pressed her soft, rosy lips against his.

"Well done."

He doesn't dislike these methods.

Therefore, it is a reward.

Li Xin's breath suddenly tightened.

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On Wednesday, Li Xin asked for leave to go out, and Jiang Jing also asked for leave from school.

Jiang Jing is an art student. Today she took the day off to go to a competition in a neighboring city.

Su Jinmu took a break and watched Jiang Jing pack up his painting supplies outside his room.

Jiang Jing was delighted to see him, her eyes sparkling. "Young Master Su, do you have Teacher Jiang's traditional Chinese painting classes?"

"Just call me by my name." Su Jinmu nodded. "Yes, in a few days."

Jiang Jing ran up to him, her face full of excitement, "Then... Brother Mu?"

Su Jinmu hummed in agreement, and Jiang Jing grinned, showing his teeth. "I've also taken Teacher Jiang's class. If you get tired, Brother Mu, I'll draw for you so you can rest."

Su Jinmu smiled and nodded.

Today, there's an important plot point from the original text: Li Xin, in league with his maternal grandfather, attacks the Li family, only to be tracked down and besieged by them, who want to capture him to confirm who he is and whether he is the person who died in the past.

Li Xin shook off the person, but his arm was slashed and he lost a lot of blood. He was unexpectedly rescued by Jiang Jing, the protagonist who was on his way to a competition in a neighboring city.

It added fuel to the fire of the relationship between the main characters.

Although there's no spark between the two now, Jiang Jing is simple-minded and will definitely save Li Xin if he sees him.

Seeing that he had almost finished packing, Su Jinmu said, "The next city isn't far. Be careful on the road. Call me if anything happens."

"Hmm... Hmm? The next city?"

Jiang Jing asked in confusion, then realized, "The competition has been moved to this city, so we don't need to go there anymore."

Su Jinmu: "...??"

……ah?

The butterfly effect has even reached the competition venue?

Su Jinmu frowned slightly.

"Brother Mu, it's almost time, I'm going now." Jiang Jing grabbed his things, glanced at the time, and hurried out the door.

Su Jinmu pursed her lips, looked at Li Xin's room door not far away, and clicked her tongue softly.

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Late at night, Li Xin stood in the corner of the alley, completely shrouded in thick shadows, his figure blurred, with only the pungent smell of blood being unusually strong.

Li Xin's face paled slightly as he coldly looked at his arm. The wound was deep and the bleeding hadn't stopped, but the alley was intricate and crowded with people outside, so he would have to go around to get out.

It was already late at night, the moon was high in the sky, and it looked eerily large.

Li Xin twitched the corner of his mouth slightly. He had only asked for a day off and hadn't returned yet. Would Su Jinmu be curious about where he was? Or would she not care?

"Da da, da da..."

Light footsteps approached, drawing ever closer.

Li Xin's eyes turned slightly cold as he silently disappeared into the darkness, a growing sense of malice rising in his heart, making him increasingly agitated.

It's taking too much time.

I finally managed to sneak into Su Jinmu's room to sleep, but if I miss a day, I probably won't be able to sleep tomorrow.

Li Xin lowered his eyes coldly, his agitation growing stronger.

"Da da, da da..."

The footsteps grew closer and closer, rounding the corner, clearly heading straight for him.

Li Xin looked up, loosely picked up a short wooden stick in the darkness, and suddenly raised his hand towards the neck of the person who had just entered.

"Ugh, such a strong smell of blood."

A familiar voice suddenly rang out.

Li Xin suddenly paused, his movements abruptly changing direction. He quickly hid the short stick behind his back, his expression shifting as he looked over in surprise.

...Su Jinmu?

Su Jinmu stood under the moonlight, the clear light shining on him, making him appear even more refined and handsome.

"Li Xin?"

Su Jinmu raised an eyebrow, looked at the boy whose body was half out of the darkness, glanced at the expression on his face, and tilted her head in confusion, "What are you doing here? I think I heard a whooshing sound just now."

Li Xin put his hands behind his back, blocking the short stick, and narrowed his eyes, staring at Su Jinmu.

"...Young Master, what are you doing here?"

"I just came over to have some fun on a whim." Su Jinmu looked at Li Xin's arm, which was soaked in blood. The scarlet color made his gaze darken slightly. "You...aren't you going to the hospital?"

Li Xin's eyes grew even darker, his meaning unreadable. "Go, go now."

He had lost a lot of blood, and his vision was blurring. He secretly threw away the stick, his movements seemed a little clumsy, and he looked at Su Jinmu, his voice low, "Young Master, I'm dizzy."

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu pouted and stepped forward to help him up, but unexpectedly, Li Xin didn't hold back and immediately put all his weight on him.

"..."

"…………" It's so heavy.

Su Jinmu clicked her tongue, reached out to support his waist, and stepped outside.

He came in following the route described in the original text, but couldn't buy the nearest ticket, so he took a taxi, arriving much later than described in the original text.

I wasn't sure if Li Xin was still here, but after thinking it over, I decided to come and take a look anyway.

And it really was there.

Su Jinmu glanced at the other person's arm, didn't ask anything, and hailed a car on the roadside to take the person to the hospital for bandaging.

They remained quiet until the matter was resolved and they boarded the car back to the city.

Li Xin didn't speak, and Su Jinmu didn't ask either. She just closed her eyes and leaned back to rest. She said she came to have fun, but she came empty-handed and didn't buy anything.

It's also a bit too late.

Li Xin's pupils were dark, and he stared straight at the person beside him, so clearly that Su Jinmu could sense it even with her eyes closed.

"Young Master."

Li Xin approached, his voice deep, and slowly asked, "...Did you come to see me?"

Because he didn't come home in the middle of the night?

Can……

A burning flame ignited in Li Xin's heart, his chest pounded, and a different glint flashed in his dark eyes.

Su Jinmu didn't even open her eyes. "How would I know where you are? I was just passing by."

Li Xin stared intently at him.

Yes, Su Jinmu didn't know where he was.

But why did he appear in the alley?

Just like before, why did I suddenly stop pretending to be obedient and shy? Why did I want to knock him out and electrocute him?

Why is it that my first reaction isn't to consider him?

Li Xin's expression deepened slightly, but there was no change in his demeanor; the surging waves were completely submerged in darkness.

But one thing is certain: Su Jinmu came out on this trip.

They came specifically to find him.

Li Xin smirked, a chilling smile spreading across his face, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

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The next day at noon, Su Jinmu used Li Xin's phone number to order takeout as usual.

I want to eat crayfish today.

Su Jinmu sat down to eat, while Li Xin sat down to peel the shells. The broth was rich and flavorful, and each bite was a delightful stimulation to the taste buds.

Su Jinmu ate to her heart's content, her lips turning bright red from the spiciness.

Li Xin peeled the shell in his hand, glanced at the other person's rosy lips, licked his lips, and suddenly said, "Can I have a taste?"

Su Jinmu: "???"

He usually orders takeout, but Li Xin never eats it. He knows Li Xin has anorexia and drinks glucose water, so he doesn't ask why she suddenly wants to eat today.

Loss of appetite, but not aversion to crayfish?

Su Jinmu asked in confusion, raising her chin to indicate his bandaged arm, "Can you eat it?"

Li Xin smiled and said, "I can eat it."

Su Jinmu nodded and moved to the inside of the sofa. Li Xin raised his lips and sat close to her. Their arms accidentally touched, and their thighs were almost touching.

The sweet aroma remains distinct in the flavor of the crayfish.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Before Li Xin had finished the plate of crayfish meat that Li Xin had peeled for him, Li Xin peeled another one, slightly tilting it towards the person next to him. With the aroma and a glimpse of crimson in his peripheral vision, he chewed and swallowed it with refined elegance.

It smells so good.

It smells so good...

Su Jinmu felt strangely uncomfortable being squeezed by him. "...Do you want to eat the shrimp or me?"

It's so crowded.

Li Xin paused, glanced sideways, and slightly raised the corner of his lips.

I want both.

Li Xin's arm needs to be treated with medicine regularly, and the smell is very strong, so he took the medicine back to his room on the first floor to apply it.

Unsure whether the crayfish shadow would affect the wound, Su Jinmu hesitated for a moment before going down from the third floor as well.

Li Xin's room was already in poor condition; it was in a remote location and had very few belongings. After a period of no one living there, the door developed problems and was left with a crack that couldn't be closed.

The room inside was small and completely exposed. Su Jinmu stood at the door, wanting to go in, and through the gap, she could just see the boy inside with his back to her.

Holding a bottle of glucose water, he was tilting his chin up and swallowing it.

The clear liquid, no different from water, turned into a red-hot razor blade when it came to the boy.

Every bite drew blood.

Li Xin's face was cold. He gripped his throat and swallowed a small mouthful of liquid, then put the bottle down with disgust.

...Is it... anorexia?

Su Jinmu frowned.

He knew that Li Xin was anorexic, but the original text did not describe it in detail, and he was not sure of the extent of the other party's anorexicness.

Li Xin wasn't skinny; he thought it was just a minor issue.

But right now, it looks like he can't even swallow glucose water.

Is it that serious?

No.

Su Jinmu frowned.

If it's serious, then how did he manage to eat those crayfish today?

Su Jinmu recalled that at noon, Li Xinyan had moved very close to him.