Chapter 80 Friends don't need such a...
That night, Ji Zhi Qiu had a dream.
Although the scene in the dream was blurry, it was very familiar; it must have been the bay window in the bedroom.
He sat facing Lu Yunian, wearing soft pajamas, feeling comfortable and relaxed. He enthusiastically shared the lemon tea he had made, and Lu Yunian put down his book and took it.
He chatted naturally and they got along very well, like old friends. This ordinary yet beautiful afternoon will surely become something to cherish for many years to come.
Somehow, Lu Yu Nian pushed aside the book beside him, leaned back on the cushion, his gentle and refined demeanor completely gone, replaced by a relaxed and languid air. With his eyes slightly lowered, he resembled a bewitching male fox spirit, asking him, "Shall we do it, or shall we?"
His Adam's apple bobbed twice, and he said, "You come."
Lu Yu Nian nodded and slowly unbuttoned his shirt. He seemed a little impatient and complained twice before taking over Lu Yu Nian's work.
Once the buttons were undone, he immediately scooted over, but Lu Yunian leaned back to give him enough space and held his shoulder with her hand, afraid he would fall off the small bay window.
They were used to this, taking it for granted as something that should happen between the two of them, as simple and commonplace as drinking water, but for some reason the bay window suddenly became spacious and very soft.
He looked at Lu Yunian, who was on top of him, and politely thanked him, saying, "You're a true friend."
Lu Yunian smiled and said, "There's no need to be so formal between friends. What else would you like to do? I happen to have time, so I'm happy to oblige."
He thought for a moment, and a good idea popped into his head: he went to push Lu Yunian's shoulder.
He didn't use much force, but Lu Yu Nian naturally moved aside and fell onto the bed. They switched places, and he straddled Lu Yu Nian's waist, like a childhood friend who still retained his mischievousness and childishness, and made an enthusiastic suggestion.
Lu Yunian propped himself up on the soft bed with his elbows, straightened his upper body slightly, and gently rubbed his nose against his, his breath mingling with his voice, which was affectionate.
"Okay, boyfriend."
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Ji Zhi Qiu suddenly opened her eyes, like a startled rabbit, and immediately sat up, almost jumping off the bed.
Her breathing became rapid, and the cool air rushed into her body, taking away the excess heat. Her mind finally cleared up, and Ji Zhi Qiu emerged from her state of shock, looking hesitantly at her side.
Lu Yu-nian's sleep quality remained excellent, completely undisturbed by him.
Ji Zhi Qiu breathed a sigh of relief, but blushed with embarrassment at the shameful content of her dream.
How could he have such a dream!
They keep calling themselves friends, but what friend needs such a big bed?!
Even though nothing actually happened, lying in the same bed with Lu Yu Nian was extremely unbearable for him. He covered his face and secretly slipped off the bed, hiding in the bathroom.
He only turned on the small night light, the light was dim, and he looked at himself in the mirror, ignoring the heat on his face and the blush that spread to the back of his neck, his overly watery eyes were also emphasizing something.
Ji Zhi Qiu closed his eyes tightly, his facial muscles tense, barely managing to control his expression, but his heart was screaming inside.
The previous images also uncontrollably surfaced in my mind.
Lu Yu Nian's natural and calm demeanor, coupled with his impeccable logic, brainwashed him in a daze, making him believe that such intimate actions were possible between friends.
But the subconscious mind can't lie. Everything in his dream powerfully illustrated his thoughts and feelings, leaving him no choice but to stop deceiving himself.
The atmosphere was too ambiguous; even if they weren't lovers, they were definitely not friends.
Ji Zhi Qiu asked himself honestly, he couldn't be friends with Lu Yu Nian like that, but he couldn't bear to refuse or argue with him. Compared to that, he was more worried about losing Lu Yu Nian.
He sat on the toilet, biting his nails, looking very conflicted.
Lu Yu Nian was always very kind to him, and his every move was gentle and refined, but this could not hide the sense of distance in his bones. He was essentially a very restrained person.
But he is so open-minded about his friends, a contradiction between restraint and openness.
Could it be that Lu Yu Nian experienced something in the past that led him to form such a wrong view?
Ji Zhi Qiu's expression changed; he realized the seriousness of the problem and felt a strong sense of mission and responsibility.
With Lu Yunian's help, his live streaming career began to take off. Lu Yunian never asked for anything in return. There's nothing wrong with a friend doing this much. He's also a loyal person, and it's impossible for him to just stand by and watch Lu Yunian do this.
He respected Lu Yu Nian's philosophy of life, but he could not allow this time bomb to slowly ignite.
He still has basic moral principles and wouldn't take advantage of Lu Yu Nian, but what if he encountered someone even more unscrupulous...?
Ji Zhi Qiu gasped.
After making the plan, he felt relieved and went to rest, waiting to wake up and have a frank talk with Lu Yu Nian.
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As dawn broke, he opened his eyes and sat blankly on the bed, wanting nothing more than to go back to sleep, having long forgotten his grand ambitions from the previous day.
Lu Yunian came out of the bathroom, smiled at him, and only then did the tension in his mind tighten, and his eyes gradually regained their clarity.
He's going to execute the plan... What's "one" again? Is there a "one, two, three, four"?
Ji Zhi Qiu's expression slowly became blank, his dead fish eyes drooping, and he propped his head up with his hand.
He should have learned his lesson from last time and never make plans at night, as they are unreliable and he can't remember them.
Ji Zhi Qiu sensed the urgency. Once they stepped out of this door, they would be under the camera's view and wouldn't be able to talk about personal matters anymore. In order to seize this opportunity, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "Um... Yu Nian, do you have time now? I have something important to tell you."
Lu Yunian nodded and walked over with a cup of warm water. "Soak your throat first."
Seeing how good Lu Yu Nian was to him, Ji Zhi Qiu was even more moved. He felt that the two of them were so close that they could share a pair of pants, and Lu Yu Nian's affairs were his affairs.
While drinking water, Ji Zhi Qiu gathered her thoughts and tentatively asked, "How many other good friends do you have? About the same as our relationship?"
"It's just you."
Ji Zhi Qiu breathed a long sigh of relief.
As long as he can control himself, Lu Yu Nian will not be taken advantage of or lose his innocence.
"I've thought about it. Friends shouldn't do these kinds of things..." Ji Zhi Qiu said hesitantly, carefully glancing at Lu Yu Nian's expression.
"What's wrong?" Lu Yu Nian paused, seemingly realizing something. "Is it not allowed? Then what kind of relationship is acceptable?"
Ji Zhi Qiu was caught off guard and suddenly found himself in a bind.
Saying it directly would sound like a confession, which would only make things more complicated. Instead, you could phrase it differently, gently advising, "I don't think it's a good idea..."
Lu Yu Nian interrupted him, "Have I caused you trouble? Are you angry? Do you not want to be friends with me anymore? Are you going to stay away from me? Can we still record shows together? Can we still play games together? Can we still chat casually?"
A barrage of questions overwhelmed him. Ji Zhi Qiu blinked rapidly, both amused and exasperated: "Stop, stop, stop, it's not that serious. I was just saying..."
His gaze fell on Lu Yu Nian, and then his voice disappeared.
Lu Yu Nian's expression remained almost unchanged, but he could detect a hint of vulnerability and the pain of impending loss in him.
While Ji Zhi Qiu was still stunned, Lu Yu Nian said again, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault. You're my only good friend, and I can change anything."
Ji Zhi Qiu is responsive to gentle persuasion but not to force, which perfectly suited his weakness, causing him to immediately soften and compromise unconditionally.
"No, please don't say that. You have no problem, and I didn't mean anything by it. There's really no need for friends to be so formal, it's just..." He almost crossed the line, "If you make a new good friend, could you please tell me?"
Lu Yu chuckled lightly, as if she saw through his clumsy little schemes, "I only have you as my good friend, and I won't have any others."
Ji Zhi Qiu's smile was somewhat bitter; he felt that he couldn't clear his name even if he jumped into the Yellow River.
In Lu Yu Nian's mind, his incessant questioning stemmed from a childish possessiveness between friends, but Lu Yu Nian was willing to tolerate it.
Ji Zhi Qiu's heart softened terribly. Suddenly, she realized that this wasn't a serious problem that needed to be solved immediately, so she took the initiative to change the subject, "It's getting late, let's hurry up and go out, so as not to keep the others waiting."
His question must have offended Lu Yu Nian somehow. Lu Yu Nian glanced at him calmly, her expression unchanged, and simply pursed her lips without saying a word.
Ji Zhi Qiu panicked again and hurriedly tried to comfort him: "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"
"We are still friends, and it's okay if we're not in the same room."
Ji Zhi Qiu's nerves tightened, and she quickly explained, "That's not what I meant. I'd really like to be in a room with you and be alone with you."
Lu Yu Nian glanced at him.
Ji Zhi Qiu had a sudden inspiration and was willing to say anything to coax Lu Yu Nian, "When we get back tonight, we'll do some things that friends do together."
"It's something between friends." Lu Yu Nian repeated, his expression much better.
Seizing the opportunity, Ji Zhiqi, in a moment of excitement, blurted out without thinking, "You just lie down, I'll unbutton your clothes."
"..." By the time he realized what he had said, it was too late.
The atmosphere didn't become awkward, thanks entirely to Lu Yu Nian's attitude. He calmly stood up, nodded slightly, and said, "Alright, it's a deal then. I'll head out now."
After the door closed, only Ji Zhi Qiu remained in the room, and he wore an expression that was both like crying and laughing.
Forced by life's circumstances, he's going to be a male hooligan again, sob sob sob.
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