Chapter 9
The night was deep, and neither of the two people next to each other could sleep. Through the thick wall of the door, their heartbeats vibrated at the same frequency.
Yun Qi was truly devastated this time. All her desire for Lu Yun vanished completely, and the sweet yang energy lingering around her nose turned extremely bitter.
Lu Yun is gone, but his scent lingers. Yun Qi, in despair, buries herself in the blankets, refusing to smell the lingering fragrance in the air.
He thought sadly, "My first love has ended just like that..."
It ended before we even started dating...
The consequence of a sleepless night was that Yunqi went to work with dark circles under her eyes in the morning, and she kept yawning on the way, feeling extremely sleepy.
Last night, I was so heartbroken thinking about Lu Yun that I couldn't sleep all night. In the middle of the night, I impulsively drank three large cans of Yang Qi before I could finally go to sleep.
His already meager food supplies dwindled further, and his family had given up all hope. They could no longer provide him with the demonic yang energy, as the demonic yang energy had been disrupting the market in recent days, and those involved had been arrested.
Yun Qi's last chance to live was also cruelly taken away. Now, he can only look for someone who can move his heart.
Back at his workstation, Yun Qi sighed. He did have someone he was interested in, but she didn't like him and even looked down on him.
Thinking about it this way, Yun Qi's mood worsened again. If she disliked him, why was she so nice to him in the first place, and why did she say things that could be misunderstood, making him unable to help but have wild thoughts?
Humans are so wicked, and Lu Yun is the worst of the worst.
As soon as she sat down, Yun Qi unconsciously tilted her head towards Lu Yun. Their eyes met briefly, but Lu Yun quickly looked away after only a second.
Yun Qi was stunned. Was she so disgusted with him that she didn't want to look at him anymore...?
He pursed his lips, and the color drained from his face, leaving it pale.
Since Lu Yun wants to distance himself from him, he will grant his wish.
Meanwhile, Lu Yun, who had become shy after making eye contact with Yun Qi in the office, was completely unaware of the huge accusation he had been given. Now, whenever he made eye contact with Yun Qi, he couldn't help but think about what happened last night, about their uncontrollable passion, about the ambiguous atmosphere between them, about their lips getting closer and closer, about their hot breaths.
Every little thing made his heart pound like a drum, as if a thousand horses were galloping through his mind, kicking up a cloud of dust.
When he came to his senses and looked back, Yun Qi had already shifted her gaze and moved forward a bit. Lu Yun could only see the fair, tender skin around her ear.
Lu Yun took a deep breath, bringing his gaze back to his work. After a few seconds of focused work, his thoughts began to wander. He wondered if Xiao Qi would agree to have dinner with him later.
What happened last night was indeed a bit reckless. I need to explain things clearly to Xiaoqi! I need to express my true feelings properly, and subtly find out what Xiaoqi likes, and prepare for a confession ceremony!
The idea was wonderful, but reality was harsh. When Lu Yun confidently invited Yun Qi to lunch, Yun Qi, who had blushed and looked shy and infatuated with him the night before, now looked cold and calm and said to him, "I'm sorry, I have plans for lunch."
Lu Yun's smile froze. Even after everyone had walked away, he still hadn't come to his senses. Yun Qi's cold gaze was like a needle piercing the softest part of Lu Yun's heart.
This made him wonder if he had gone too far last night. Did Yun Qi want to distance herself from him from now on?
The thought had barely crossed his mind when Lu Yun ruthlessly shook it off. He watched Yun Qi's retreating figure, gritting his teeth inwardly. No, he had to explain what happened last night.
He then took out his phone and carefully considered sending a message to Yun Qi.
【Xiao Qi, are you angry?】
I'm sorry, I didn't mean it last night. I went too far. I'm so sorry, Xiao Qi.
Please don't ignore me, okay?
【Xiao Qi, are you free tonight? Come to my house, I'll cook, and I'll explain everything to you properly.】
[Xiao Qi, could you please reply to this message?]
Lu Yun sent out several messages, but received no reply, which made him feel anxious and uneasy.
Yun Qi wasn't unaware of Lu Yun's message; on the contrary, he was reading it very carefully, watching Lu Yun's words as he tried to distance himself from him.
Explain what? Explain the mistakes I made last night? Explain that I was just acting impulsively because of hormones?
It's better not to explain at all. Since you've made up your mind to clarify things with him, then don't send a message to apologize.
Yun Qi thought of how Lu Yun had just been smiling, as if nothing had happened, and invited him to dinner as usual. The sweet yang energy he exuded made Yun Qi feel nauseous.
He couldn't do it. He couldn't be as dignified as Lu Yun. He couldn't be able to speak with a smile the moment he disliked someone. He just couldn't do it.
Yun Qi scooped up a mouthful of rice and stuffed it into his mouth. Since he had made up his mind, he shouldn't try to change it. That way, he could act like a man.
He put Lu Yun on Do Not Disturb mode, put his phone in his pocket, and ignored him.
Lu Yun sent dozens of messages, but received no reply from Yun Qi. He couldn't eat properly, and he didn't want to rest anymore. He sat in his office, staring intently at Yun Qi's seat.
He thought that when Yun Qi returned, he would take advantage of the lunch break to explain things clearly and not let Yun Qi misunderstand him.
When all the employees returned for their lunch break, Yun Qi was nowhere to be seen. Lu Yun thought of a possibility and felt a chill in his heart. He casually asked an employee, "Have you seen Yun Qi?"
The boy who had been caught panicked when he saw Lu Yun and immediately said, "Yun Qi, Yun Qi said he has something to do and won't be back for lunch break."
Lu Yun released his grip, adopting the demeanor of a good boss, and asked in a gentle tone, "Did he tell you where he was going?"
The boy shook his head: "No, Yun Qi just said she had something to do."
Lu Yun: "Okay, thank you."
The boy quickly replied, "It's nothing, it's nothing."
Lu Yun returned to his office, his whole demeanor turning gloomy. He was acutely aware that Yun Qi was avoiding him, and quite obviously at that. Had his yang energy become ineffective against Yun Qi? Or had Yun Qi found someone sweeter than him?
Either possibility is enough to drive Lu Yun mad. He will never let anyone take Yun Qi away from him. Absolutely not.
The wind howled outside the window, just like the raging storm in Lu Yun's heart, carrying dust and making it fly wildly.
Yun Qi's clothes fluttered in the wind. She breathed on her palms and looked at the street scene in front of her. The thought of seeing Lu Yun again when she got back made her feel sad.
Yun Qi thought she was very strong, but even the strongest person couldn't help but tear up when faced with something like this.
What is this? He finally met someone he liked in every way, but she disliked him so much. Yun Qi walked down the street in distress. He was too embarrassed to go back to the office. Lu Yun could pretend that nothing had happened, but he couldn't. Being with Lu Yun made his heart clench every moment.
But work had to go on, so he could only try to minimize his interactions with Lu Yun in other areas.
Yun Qi held her phone. Lu Yun had sent her many messages, but Yun Qi didn't want to read any of them. They were just weak and feeble explanations, and the more she read them, the more upset she felt. It was better not to read them at all.
He sent a message to his father, asking them to contact people around them and prepare for blind dates.
After what happened with Lu Yun, he realized that it was too difficult to find someone he liked who also liked him. His Yang Qi jar was running low, and if he dragged it out any longer, he, a succubus, would face the risk of starving to death. If word got out, people would laugh their heads off.
For now, I can only try blind dates. At least the people my father introduces know my identity, so I don't have to hide it from everyone, which is exhausting.
Wandering aimlessly on the street, time flew by. Yun Qi had never wished time would slow down so much. He didn't want to go back to work at all.
He calculated his balance, wondering how many months he could afford to stay home without working.
He bought the house, so he doesn't have to pay rent, only water and electricity bills. He doesn't eat, so all he needs to do is find a suitable partner. This way, he can save a lot of money.
Yun Qi pursed his lips. If he really couldn't stand Lu Yun when he went back, then he would have no choice but to resign.
When I got back to the company, everyone had already woken up from their afternoon nap and were back at their workstations preparing to work.
Yun Qi moved to a position with her back to Lu Yun to reduce the possibility of the two making eye contact.
Lu Yun finally waited for the person to return, only to find that Yun Qi not only didn't give him a single glance, but also moved to a different position with his back to him.
Lu Yun laughed in anger. He wasn't even given a chance to explain. Was he really that heartless, Xiao Qi? He clenched his fist on the table.
Since you're not checking his messages on your phone and avoiding him at work, what about after work and when you go home at night? Don't forget we're neighbors living across the hall, Xiao Qi. You can't hide from him forever.
Lu Yun suppressed his Adam's apple, controlling the dark thoughts in his heart. He made up his mind that he must explain things to Xiao Qi properly when he got back tonight, and teach him a lesson as well.
Yun Qi kept avoiding Lu Yun, even at work, he would avoid him whenever possible. Although his back was to Lu Yun, he could still feel a burning gaze on him, which made Yun Qi frown.
He couldn't understand what Lu Yun was trying to do.
As soon as it was time to leave work, Yun Qi couldn't wait to pack his things. This was the first time he had clocked out on time, and his colleagues next to him laughed and teased him.
"Xiao Qi, why are you in such a hurry today? Is someone waiting for you at home?"
"Xiao Qi is dating? When are you going to bring her out to have a meal with us?"
Faced with her colleagues' teasing, Yun Qi just smiled and said, "Don't talk nonsense. I have something urgent to attend to, so I'm leaving now."
When Lu Yun came out, Yun Qi had already disappeared without a trace. Lu Yun looked at the time and realized that there was only one minute left. Did he really have to be in such a hurry? Did he really have to hide from him so obviously?
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