Chapter 1 Extra: The Annual Qixi Festival (Settling Down Chapter)

This year's Qixi Festival is a sunny day.

After returning from the hellish world, Xin Que was tidying up her shop and preparing to close up and go home when she bumped into the proprietress next door who was returning from her outing.

"Are you about to leave work?" the landlady greeted Xin Que with a smile.

Xin Que exchanged a few casual pleasantries with the proprietress.

"Xin Que!"

The roller shutter was halfway down when Luo Huayi bent down and came out of the door, her tone carrying a hint of complaint, "You almost locked me in the shop."

Xin Que "..."

Seemingly only then noticing that the owner of the pharmacy next door was also there, Luo Huayi immediately greeted her.

"You're off work so early today, are you going to celebrate Qixi Festival?" The landlady often saw Luo Huayi hanging around Xin Que and knew they were a couple, so she made a joke with a smile.

Xin Que laughed it off and didn't deny it.

Back in his current villa, Cheng Zheng's spherical vessel leisurely floated to the mailbox to pick up a package.

Luo Huayi pushed Xin Que towards the bedroom, "Hurry up and change your clothes, we're going to the mall to see a movie later..."

Xin Que's personal communicator suddenly vibrated.

It's news from the viper.

The Huo family in Shangcheng was completely unable to spare the energy to hunt down Xin Que.

After taking down Tu Wenkun, Xin Que spent a lot of money to use Viper to fight against the Huo family, forcing many assassins to turn back and deal with the Huo family.

But from the Huo family's perspective, Xin Que was just a desperate madman fleeing in a sorry state. He was already struggling to defend himself, so how could he possibly have so much money to go against the Huo family?

Even now, the Huo family still believes that they have offended some unknown, wealthy family.

"Thanks to you, my influence in the upper city has expanded considerably..." Viper was still full of ambition, telling Xin Que about his business empire.

Xin Que buttoned up the last button of his shirt, gave Viper a few perfunctory words, and strode out the door.

Both sides tacitly agreed not to mention how Xin Que suddenly came up with so much money.

This has nothing to do with their cooperation.

As soon as Luo Huayi opened the car door and got in, she saw Cheng Zheng, who should have been at home doing a live broadcast, floating above the car's infotainment system.

Luo Huayi “…”

Cheng Zheng's sinister voice rang in Xin Que's ear, "You didn't buy my ticket, did you?"

For a fleeting moment, Xin Que's face showed an expression strikingly similar to that of a certain second lollipop brand.

The next moment, Xin Que's expression turned serious and righteous, "Isn't the spherical carrier free of charge?"

...

Xin Que finally took Cheng Zheng and Luo Huayi to their seats in the screening room.

"What a coincidence," a woman beside him said with a hint of surprise.

Xin Que turned her head and met the eyes of a familiar face.

“I came here on a delivery mission and took the opportunity to relax,” the woman smiled, her gaze falling on Xin Que’s casual clothes. “It seems I underestimated you… I can get more than just another coffee from you.”

"Want to mooch a late-night snack after the movie?"

Xin Que remained noncommittal, saying, "You decide on the location."

Luo Huayi “…”

It's a ghost story.

Why are they all running into Xin Que today?

...

After putting down her empty beer glass, the woman put her arm around Xin Que's neck and continued chatting about this and that.

They chatted about their recent experiences as bodyguards, and how her brother's kitchenware store had recently encountered several deadbeat customers...

Finally, the woman appeared to be quite drunk, and her speech became somewhat slurred.

Luo Huayi glanced at the time, her face turning as black as the bottom of a pot.

She patted Xin Que's shoulder, tilted her head, and looked drunk, but actually whispered clearly in Xin Que's ear, "You stood up for someone before?"

Xin Que thought of those local bullies who had used illegal drugs and were highly agitated to come to their street to smash shops and cause trouble some time ago.

“That local thug is the youngest son of a local gang leader who dotes on the most,” the woman said, using her hair to shield her eyes as she observed the two men’s surroundings out of the corner of her eye. “The Ciren Gang.”

“You killed his son, and he went completely mad… He’s already put a huge bounty on his head.”

"The sky is high and the road is far. No matter how much my boss wants to protect you, he can't extend his reach into your territory."

"So... you should prepare in advance."

Xin Que didn't show it on his face, but he understood in his heart.

I have to work overtime again.

After dropping the woman off at her current residence, Xin Que returned to her SUV and headed home.

"I never imagined that this small town would be full of hidden talents."

A sigh came from the back row from King Biancheng.

"I think letting you settle here is the safest option."

Luo Huayi's face had turned completely black.

Another one!

"Do you need my help?" King Biancheng asked in a friendly manner. "After all, there are still so many cases piling up in Hell, and I don't want Consultant Xin to have his work affected by minor personal conflicts."

Cheng Zheng had already retrieved the information about the Ciren Gang. [They're not big shots; it was just a small matter tonight.]

Xin Que "..."

I have to work overtime again.

King Biancheng's eyes lit up. "So you can go back to work tomorrow?"

...

It was almost 2 a.m. when I got back to the villa.

Luo Huayi, with a cold expression, carried the two people's blood-stained clothes towards the laundry room.

None of the holiday preparations he had made in advance were used.

Who would go to a gang headquarters to commit murder on Qixi Festival?!

When he climbed onto the balcony of Xin Que's bedroom, he met Xin Que's eyes through the glass as she came out of the bathroom, dressed.

They were still covered in moisture.

Luo Huayi's expression gradually softened.

...

In the end, Luo Huayi failed.

Xin Que held Luo Huayi in her arms, patting her back casually.

"Go to sleep, you have to get up early tomorrow."

The woman's voice, so close to his ear, was calm and gentle, gradually relaxing the man's senses. Luo Huayi lowered his head and nuzzled her neck, letting out a soft, indistinct hum.

The heavy eyelids slowly closed.

Entangled in love, he always uncontrollably wanted Xin Que's heart to be closer to him.

To do everything in one's power and by every means to gain as much security as possible for one's empty soul.

The simplest and most straightforward method is to put your skin to skin.

But as the days went by, her life gradually returned to normal...

The lingering gloom has gradually been hidden in the corners of the torrent of memories.

At this moment, Luo Huayi's state of mind underwent a subtle change.

In the past, I would only let myself sink into a bottomless pit of desire when I was feeling lost...

Now, Luo Huayi is unwilling to let time be wasted on these absurd and excessive things.

Life is long, and he wants his and his loved ones' memories to be filled with all sorts of colors.

Luo Huayi thought this in a half-dreaming, half-awake state.

The android's body had no heartbeat, but Xin Que could tell that Luo Huayi was sleeping more and more soundly.

Xin Que slowly stopped stroking the fur, and just as she was about to close her eyes, her waist tightened.

Luo Huayi held her tightly, muttering Xin Que's name as if he were dreaming.

Xin Que subconsciously looked up at him.

The man's voice was muffled in his sleep, but you could still make out what he meant.

"Hold on tighter..."

—The End—

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