puppy button
Lu Chenyang paused for a moment, his fingertips hovering in mid-air.
The room was quiet, and the lingering echo of that smiling "kiss" seemed to still resonate in the air. He pursed his lips and pressed down again.
"Good morning, Officer Lu. Kisses~~ Mwah~~"
It was the same voice, clear and bright, with a deliberately drawn-out, coquettish tone, like a feather gently brushing against the heart.
One, two, three... He pressed back and forth several times. The corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up, and with each press, the sense of loss that had arisen in his chest from the emptiness upon waking was dispelled a little, replaced by a warm feeling of being comforted and settled.
He threw back the covers and got out of bed, preparing to wash up, but his gaze stopped when he passed the bedroom door.
Above the door handle, there is another identical button, still with that black puppy paw print on it.
Lu Chenyang gently stroked the claw print relief with his fingertips, a knowing smile flashing in his eyes.
It seems there's more than one "puppy button".
Without hesitation, filled with anticipation, he pressed the button again.
—(A huge yawn) Welcome! One male guest, go straight to the restroom and turn left.
Lu Chenyang almost choked on his own saliva. Immediately, a feeling of surprise mixed with an irrepressible sense of pleasure welled up from the bottom of his heart, like tiny bubbles bursting in warm water.
What new trick is this? He could picture Yu Shenglu's sly smile as he said those words.
He turned left as instructed and entered the restroom. Sure enough, there were three conspicuous buttons side by side on the mirror of the sink. With a sense of discovery, he pressed them one by one.
"Officer Lu, the toothpaste at home is too spicy. Let's switch to a different brand."
"Officer Lu, is your tongue made of iron? I feel like you can't taste the spiciness."
"Don't kiss me after you brush your teeth, it'll burn your tongue."
A series of voice messages, tinged with a little complaint yet incredibly affectionate, flowed out, as if Yu Sheng were leaning against the door, frowning and acting coquettishly towards him.
Looking at the uncontrollable smile on his lips in the mirror, Lu Chenyang shook his head helplessly, but his heart was filled with this meticulous and "unreasonable" care.
He smiled, picked up his toothbrush, and began to wash his mouth carefully, subconsciously savoring the taste of the toothpaste.
Hmm, it seems a bit spicy. It's normal for children's skin to be delicate and not be able to handle it.
As he stepped out of the bathroom, he made a point of looking around, his gaze sweeping across every corner of the living room.
Sure enough, buttons bearing black dog paw prints were placed everywhere in sight: on the sofa armrests, the edge of the TV cabinet, and the wall next to the curtains.
Overnight, this home was transformed into a giant "dog cage" constructed entirely of Yu Sheng's voice.
He walked to the nearest sofa, sat down, and gently pressed the button on the armrest with his fingertips.
"Time to take your medicine."
The instructions were concise and clear. Lu Chenyang looked down and saw the pre-divided pills and a water glass on the coffee table next to the button. He obediently picked up the pills, but the next second, they slipped from his hand and fell to the floor.
His hands were trembling. Lu Chenyang closed his eyes and gasped for breath, his fists clenched tightly as he tried to fight the uncontrollable shaking.
Bai Hua told him that this was a side effect of drug abuse, and it couldn't be ruled out that it was a manifestation of his somatization. The only treatment was to take his medication on time and maintain a positive mood.
Lu Chenyang was very satisfied with the extent of his recovery in just a few months. He didn't dare to hope for a full recovery; at the very least, he couldn't become a burden to Yu Sheng.
He squatted down and picked up the pills one by one, swallowed them with warm water, let out a long sigh, got up and strolled to the kitchen, heading towards the next button left by Yu Sheng.
As expected, the familiar claw mark button appeared on the refrigerator door. He reached out and pressed it.
"Officer Lu, looking for something to eat? I'm quite a sight to behold, how about you consider it?"
It was Yu Sheng's usual affected tone. Lu Chenyang listened and chuckled softly. A feeling of peace gradually filled him, almost overflowing. Miraculously, it dispelled the last gloom in his heart.
He spent the entire morning like a treasure hunter, searching through the house for every hidden button. From the entryway to the balcony, from the study to the guest room, even on the shelves in the storage room… he found a total of 198.
He pressed each button one by one, and within each button were fragments of Yu Sheng's unique voices in different emotions and scenes.
There was concern, instructions, coquettishness, small complaints, and straightforward words of love.
One hundred and ninety-eight buttons, one hundred and ninety-eight sentences from Yu Sheng. They are scattered in every corner of this space, weaving a fine and gentle net, steadily catching him and carefully wrapping him up. The empty room no longer makes people feel uneasy, because every corner resounds with the echo of love.
[The puppy button next to the newly planted poppy on the balcony] — "This flower is called 'Lu Xiaoyang,' please take good care of it for me. If it dies, you can change its name to Lu Xiaohua."
[The puppy button on the closet door] — "Guess what little toy I hid in the closet? ... If you find it, I'll play with you tonight."
[The puppy button in the closet] — "It's very cold. Do you dare to go out in that thin trench coat? Even the one I bought for you won't do. If you catch a cold, don't even think about getting into my bed."
[The puppy button in the tie storage drawer] — "Wow~ I can borrow that new tie tonight. Don't ask what it's for, it's not for wearing around your neck."
[The puppy button next to the water dispenser] — "Drink water! Do you want me to hold your head down and pour it down your throat? ...Okay, I'm begging you to drink, alright?"
[A button hidden on the bookshelf in the study] — "Shh... let's pretend we're in the library. Do you think we'll get caught if we do something exciting here?"
...
It wasn't until Lu Chenyang got into the car, ready to pick up Yu Sheng from Shuye and take her home, that he discovered the 199th puppy button on the center console.
"Lu Chenyang, even knights sometimes need to be protected."
This is different. Previous voice messages were either coquettish or haughty, commanding or flirtatious. But this is the first one that has brought tears to my eyes and made my heart clench.
Lu Chenyang repeatedly stroked the puppy paw print on the button, pressing it and then lifting his hand, then pressing it again. He felt a mix of emotions.
I listened to it countless times, over and over again. Until the sound coming from the button was intermittent, mixed with the crackling and hissing of electricity.
The power was out. He pressed the button for the little dog. He carefully tucked the small, round disc into his inner pocket, close to his chest.
The two hundredth button that Lu Chenyang missed was really well hidden. It was tucked away at the very back of the shoe cabinet by the door. Lu Chenyang wouldn't have noticed it if Yu Sheng hadn't kicked her shoes and thrown her clothes around as soon as she got home.
—"Welcome home. Special services are available. Press 1 if needed, or if you really need it, just pin me to the bed."
Hold! goblin.
Yu Sheng was hopping towards the sofa with one leg of his trousers still hanging on his foot. But before his back foot even touched the ground, he was lifted up and picked up.
Lu Chenyang's hot breath hit Yu Sheng's neck directly, startling him. He turned around awkwardly and met Lu Chenyang's red and hot eyes.
"'Special services'? Young Master Yu, it seems you've prepared quite a few programs."
Yu Sheng's eyes sparkled, and instead of dodging, she stepped forward, hooking her fingertips around his collar: "The program is quite long, Officer Lu, which show would you like to see first?"
“From the first act,” Lu Chenyang lowered his head, his nose lightly brushing against his, their breaths mingling, “to the last act.”
Bang! The bedroom door slammed shut, the curtains closed automatically, and the room was filled with a romantic atmosphere.
*
"Dark Fire" is scheduled for nationwide release on June 3rd, China's International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. In the three months leading up to its release, an intensive promotional campaign has begun.
Yu Sheng was initially worried about whether Lu Chenyang's mind and body could withstand such a high-intensity, non-stop work. Later, she realized that she had completely worried too much.
Lu Chenyang was in excellent condition. Even Bai Hua was amazed by his recovery ability. After evaluation, he was found to have recovered 60-70% psychologically and was full of energy physically.
It seems that only Yu Sheng is suffering. Not only does he have to travel all over the country with the main creative team for promotion, but he also has to remotely keep an eye on the complex progress of the project on Kuyali Island. He feels like he could be split in two.
Even so, she still had to endure the torment from Lu Chenyang's excess energy from time to time, under the guise of helping him relax.
One early morning, after finishing an online live-streaming promotional event, Yu Sheng was picked up by Lao Hao, who had been waiting for her, and driven straight to the airport to catch the earliest flight to Australia.
Inside the first-class cabin, Yu Sheng wrapped herself in a blanket and fell asleep instantly, completely unaware that a large canine was tracking her scent from the economy class cabin not far away.
Lu Chenyang secretly bought tickets for the same flight, specifically choosing economy class, just to avoid being discovered by Yu Sheng beforehand.
So, when Yu Sheng landed and arrived at his hotel, he immediately saw that tall, handsome Eastern man who was 189 cm tall, with long legs, a slim waist, fair skin, and a beautiful face with strong and regular features, who was exactly to his aesthetic point. He was leaning lazily against the car door, looking at him with his eyebrows slightly raised.
That expression seemed to say, 'Got you, my little bone?'
Yu Sheng couldn't help but laugh and rub her forehead, "Stalker?"
“No,” Lu Chenyang leaned closer, his warm breath deliberately brushing against Yu Sheng’s ear, his voice low and deliberately seductive, “It’s Yu Sheng’s brother’s…sasaeng fan.”
As soon as he swiped the door open, the large dog behind him eagerly wrapped itself around him, its arms tightly wrapped around him, its voice muffled in the crook of his neck, carrying a hint of aggrieved accusation, "Don't you miss me? How could you be so heartless, leaving me all alone and running so far away."
“Lu Chenyang,” Yu Sheng gasped as he squeezed her arm, patting the iron-like band around her neck, “I have to go to work. You stay in the room and wait for me, or you can play by yourself.”
"What are we playing?" Lu Chenyang deliberately misinterpreted Yu Sheng's meaning, asking ambiguously. But he also loosened his grip on her arms.
"Go play by yourself!" Yu Sheng rolled her eyes at him irritably, said this, and left in a hurry.
Yu Sheng shook his head unconsciously as he walked, but couldn't help but smile. When did Lu Chenyang become so clingy? ...However, deep down he admitted that he actually quite enjoyed this feeling.
Lu Chenyang was alone in his room, feeling utterly bored. He had flown all this way just to spend a little more time with Yu Sheng, even if it was just for a second. Now that Yu Sheng was at work, he simply took his medication and lay down on the bed to catch up on sleep.
When he woke up, the night outside the window was already completely dark, and the room was still quiet, except for his own breathing.
Yu Sheng hasn't returned yet.
A sense of loss washed over me, and my fingertips trembled uncontrollably again.
He had just picked up his phone, intending to call and ask for the work address so he could go and wait there early. His trembling fingertips hadn't even touched the screen when he heard a soft click from the door.
Yu Sheng is back?
After waiting for a while, he didn't hear any footsteps. Puzzled, Lu Chenyang went to the living room. He didn't see anyone, but looking down, he caught sight of a toy truck slowly driving in through the door.
Toy car?!
Countless question marks instantly popped into Lu Chenyang's mind, and countless possibilities were imagined in a short moment.
Is it some new type of unmanned attack by a terrorist organization?
Or is it a hidden surprise for the hotel's VIP guests?
Or perhaps some mischievous kid wandered into the wrong room?
However, he was wrong. When he bent down to take a closer look, he found a small, square box sitting steadily in the back of the truck, with the brand name "Four Seasons" printed on it.
"Surprise!" Yu Sheng's cheerful voice came from the doorway. He leaned in halfway, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Lu Chenyang, his cute little tiger tooth peeking out from under his lips. "Sir, would you like room service?"
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