Chapter 42 The Infinite Boss Invites You to "Eat Melon" 42. They...
While Lu Yu was being enthusiastically called out by his colleagues, Ji Chengchuan was in the hotel setting up a screen to secretly capture footage from several cameras near the beach.
He used some unknown method to magnify the camera footage countless times, making it so clear that it was like watching a movie filmed up close, starring Lu Yu and Pei Yanzhi, rather than a distant and blurry surveillance video.
Zeng Ming, standing to the side, glanced at his lower body, which was covered only by a thin blanket and unable to wear pants: "I'll project my mental power. Your body... needs to rest a bit more."
“I’m fine, Ming-ge,” Ji Chengchuan forced a smile, his hands gripping the edge of the thin blanket so tightly that the veins stood out. “Dr. Sanqian’s special ability is working. It doesn’t hurt as much anymore. It will get better… Our second operation is very important. I have to see it for myself and confirm some things.”
Zeng Ming frowned: "What is it that you have to confirm like this?"
Ji Chengchuan stared intently at the screen: "I want to see if there are any problems in Lu Yu and Pei Yanzhi's relationship."
"Something went wrong?" Zeng Ming asked, puzzled. "Why would something go wrong for no reason? Although I don't think their relationship is that deep, they haven't been dating for very long, and they're still allies. Whether it's out of rationality or just the honeymoon phase, it shouldn't be that easy for things to go wrong, right?"
Ji Chengchuan's expression darkened slightly: "It's hard to say. I feel their relationship isn't as harmonious as we imagined. Because Pei Yanzhi has been with us the whole time, we can't directly monitor Lu Yu with the supernatural objects; it would be disrupted, so we've lost a lot of intelligence. But what we have, especially what we've heard from Lu Yu's colleagues in private conversations, makes me feel that things aren't so simple."
"There is a possibility that Lu Yu and Pei Yanzhi are just putting on an act and each has their own ulterior motives."
Zeng Ming asked in surprise, "Really?"
Ji Chengchuan said, "It's not certain yet, which is why I'm taking the risk of coming here to observe carefully before the second round of operations begins. Boss's colleagues mentioned that when they came here for team building, there was no intimate contact along the way. Although the atmosphere was ambiguous and no one was allowed to interfere, actions don't lie."
"Look, I've been watching them since they started grilling, and half an hour has passed, and they haven't made any direct contact with each other. The distance between them is at least ten centimeters..."
Zeng Ming had just entered the room and hadn't noticed any of this yet. Upon hearing this, he looked up at the screen.
On the screen, Lu Yu was frowning slightly, looking at his colleagues who were greeting him, hesitating to move forward.
Yes, Lu Yu was hesitating.
Faced with Sister Liu's call, he was torn between two conflicting feelings. On one hand, he feared that his colleagues' clever ideas might backfire and worsen his already troubled relationship with Pei Yanzhi. On the other hand, he held onto a sliver of hope—three heads are better than one, after all. What if... what if his colleagues' ideas actually worked and could directly resolve the unclear issues between him and Pei Yanzhi, allowing them to get through those three days and enjoy their intimate life sooner?
Lu Yu hesitated.
"Xiao Lu, Xiao Pei, what are you standing there for? Come here quickly!"
"Sister Liu called out."
"Old Lu is embarrassed!"
The old colleagues in the operations department didn't care; they rushed over, urging him and Pei Yanzhi to join.
Lu Yu glanced at Pei Yanzhi and saw that Pei Yanzhi did not refuse and was just smiling at him, so he did not resist anymore and let them push him to sit down in two empty seats with Pei Yanzhi.
These two empty seats have clearly been rearranged; they are very close together. Once you sit down, your shoulders are almost touching and your arms are almost touching.
Fearing that such close contact would make Pei Yanzhi uncomfortable, Lu Yu pulled his chair back slightly when he sat down, only showing half of his body in front. He then placed his right arm on the back of Pei Yanzhi's chair, using his height to loosely encircle him in his arms.
In this way, he could neither get too close nor lose his insatiable possessiveness, achieving the best of both worlds, which made Lu Yu extremely pleased and satisfied.
Pei Yanzhi noticed Lu Yu's actions but said nothing. He simply rested his elbows on his knees, avoiding leaning back in his chair. He skillfully maintained his distance, preventing himself from feeling the purifying power.
Seeing this, Lu Yu's eyes darkened slightly. Before he could think of anything, he heard Sister Liu give an order: "Alright, everyone's here. Let's draw the cards!"
Wait, why are we drawing cards?
Lu Yu quickly asked, "What are we playing?"
My colleague Lao Gu, who was sitting to my left, chuckled: "The King's Game, huh? You've heard of it even if you haven't played it, Lao Lu, right? That's what we're going to play now."
King's Game?
Lu Yu hadn't played it, but he had heard of it; it was definitely not within his acceptable range for games.
After all, the number cards for the King's Game are drawn completely randomly. When the King designates two people to play the ambiguous game, he doesn't know who those two people are. If he or Pei Yanzhi were to be assigned to someone else, it would be a bit awkward, and there would be no other way but to drink heavily.
Just as Lu Yu was about to refuse, Old Gu suddenly leaned back, avoiding Pei Yanzhi's gaze, and winked at Lu Yu, looking like he was definitely up to something.
Lu Yu paused.
“Okay,” he said after a moment of silence, “then let’s play this.”
He chose to trust his colleagues of five years. Of course, the most important thing was that he had special abilities; if all else failed, he could always cheat secretly, so there was really no need to worry too much.
“I have no objection either,” Pei Yanzhi said with a smile, seemingly unconcerned about the matter.
Sister Liu and her colleagues quickly exchanged glances, then unfolded a deck of cards and had the nine people sitting around the camping table draw cards.
After each person draws a number card, they cannot immediately reveal it. They must draw another round of cards. In this second round, all cards except the King are blank. The person who draws the King card must immediately choose two numbers and instruct the person holding those two number cards to do something. They can either think of something themselves or draw it from a specially prepared lottery box.
Only after the order is given can everyone flip over their cards to see their own numbers.
Such rules also put even the king at risk of making a mistake, potentially trapping himself in a self-inflicted disaster.
"So," Sister Liu asked with great interest after dealing the second round of cards, "who is the King?"
She used her advanced age as an excuse not to participate in the game, but as the host, she helped shuffle and deal the cards and supervised the game process.
"I!"
Old Gu excitedly raised his hand and put down the King card.
Lu Yu glanced at him.
He didn't quite believe such a coincidence—that Old Gu would be the King in the very first round. He suspected Sister Liu was cheating. No wonder everyone was exchanging glances; it was probably all planned.
"I can't think of anything interesting, so let's draw lots," Old Gu said, stirring the lot in the container as if he were thinking. "Let's go with numbers eight and nine."
"Let me see what Number Eight and Number Nine are doing... The former kneels on one knee and uses only his mouth to hang a candy pendant on the latter's waist!"
Lu Yu's heart skipped a beat. He flipped over the card, and sure enough, it was number eight.
Pei Yanzhi's number plate in front of him was also lifted up; it was number nine.
"oh!"
When his colleagues saw this, they immediately started to tease him.
Old Gu feigned nonchalance: "Oh dear, luckily it was you two who drew the lot, a real couple, otherwise this would have been awkward, and you'd have to drink as punishment."
Sister Liu was clearly impatient and had already taken out the candy pendant from her waist. It was actually just a lollipop with a semi-soft plastic hook attached to it. One person had to bite the candy and hang the plastic hook on another person's belt.
Pei Yanzhi came to the beach wearing beach shorts, which had no belt and were simply hung on the drawstring in front of the shorts.
This pose and the candy were imbued with a certain alluring metaphor. Lu Yu had done this for Pei Yanzhi before, so he wasn't averse to it, but he worried that Pei Yanzhi wouldn't accept it; he was too shy to do so…
"Not good."
Sure enough, Pei Yanzhi spoke up.
But the next second, just as Lu Yu raised his hand to take the wine and accept the punishment, Pei Yanzhi said again, "Is this alright?"
As he spoke, he pulled out the outer drawstring of his shorts, leaving only the inner drawstring, which he used to tie his narrow waist.
He wrapped the outer cord around his fingers, cleaning it with spatial power while tying a knot at each end.
Pei Yanzhi bit one end of the knot, letting the other end hang down in front of him, swaying slightly in the wind.
His slender, white fingertips touched the hanging knot. "May I hang the candy here?"
As he spoke, he only turned his head towards Lu Yu, revealing a sliver of his tongue trapped in the knot. The knot seemed a little tight, leaving wet, sensual marks on the rope and his tongue, glistening and alluring.
Before anyone else could notice, the dampness was swallowed back. Pei Yanzhi only showed his teeth, biting the knot in the rope, and smiled at Lu Yu, innocent and upright, without a trace of the wetness and indulgence of a moment ago.
That's incredibly bold.
Lu Yu's gaze deepened. Before anyone else could speak, he unwrapped the lollipop, bit into it, knelt on one knee between Pei Yanzhi's legs, and, holding onto the chair without touching him, looked up to hang the plastic hook on the candy onto the knot at the bottom of Pei Yanzhi's leg.
This might be a difficult operation for an ordinary person, but it was very simple for Lu Yu. However, he couldn't stand Pei Yanzhi's mischief, so he deliberately made it impossible to hang, using a plastic hook to pull the knot and mess up Pei Yanzhi's teeth and tongue.
During the tug-of-war, a trace of moisture seeped almost imperceptibly from the corner of Pei Yanzhi's lips, but before it could fall, Pei Yanzhi quietly wiped it away with his spatial power.
Pei Yanzhi looked down at Lu Yu, blinked, and begged for mercy.
Lu Yu looked up at him, paused for a moment, lowered his face, and finally relented, hanging the candy on it.
Is it considered finished?
Lu Yu reached forward with his left hand and tapped the number plate in his hand onto the table.
A soft sound brought the colleagues back to their senses.
"Does it count?"
Old Gu's eyes darted around, seeking help.
None of the colleagues spoke; they seemed to have suddenly become reserved.
These two didn't even touch a finger; they were just biting a string and hanging a candy on their tongues. At most, their posture and position were a little ambiguous, but why is it so strange that it makes people blush if they look at it for too long, as if they've seen something they shouldn't have? Is this what people on the internet always say: being in the same frame means you're in love, and interacting means you're in bed?
This atmosphere is just too terrifying!
"One more round?"
Even the wild and unrestrained Sister Liu was rendered speechless.
"Come!"
Regardless of gender, all the colleagues gritted their teeth, inexplicably unwilling to admit defeat.
Once a strange competitive spirit takes hold, things become more complicated.
Sister Liu has stopped acting altogether; she's a master swindler now.
Apart from Lu Yu and Pei Yan, the other seven people all received the King's Card. Some of them drew lots directly, while others racked their brains to come up with an interaction that was just right, making Lu Yu and Pei Yan feel embarrassed and awkward, and ultimately forcing them to drink and admit defeat.
Blindfolded mouth-to-mouth feeding, doing push-ups while lying on top of each other, one person sitting while the other straddles them and dances, one person writing on another's neck while biting an ice cube, and even measuring hip circumference with their hands, swapping clothes until the game ended—Lu Yu and Pei Yanzhi did all sorts of things to everyone at the table.
But this seemed to pose no challenge for the two of them.
They either acted decisively or made subtle changes, all of which were successfully completed while avoiding direct contact.
"So, want to play again?"
Lu Yu put down his cards.
"We admit defeat, we admit defeat..."
Old Gu lay back in the chair, his eyes glazed over.
This is a game of kings, aren't they the ones who are supposed to be kings? How did it turn out like this!
Sister Liu secretly sent a message to Lu Yu under the table: [Little Lu, I feel like there's nothing wrong with your relationship, but young people should still be careful to be moderate and not get too carried away...]
Lu Yu glanced at his phone: "..."
They only did it for one night, how could they have been unrestrained!
Lu Yu, who had been blamed for his lack of self-control, wiped his face, checked the time, and, using the excuse that he was too tired during the day, got up with Pei Yanzhi and prepared to go back to the hotel first.
Sister Liu typed rapidly again: [Don't worry, Xiao Lu, no one will bother you tonight. Enjoy the large balcony of your sea-view room! Oh right, moderation, you still need to be moderate...]
Lu Yu said goodbye to the boss and left silently, carrying the blame.
Meanwhile, in the hotel, Zeng Ming frowned: "Between them..."
There really is something going on between them!
Ji Chengchuan's expression was resolute, his eyes shining.
Zeng Ming was taken aback. Looking at Ji Chengchuan's confident expression, he hesitated and asked, "This... how do you say it?"
"Distance, oh, distance!"
Ji Chengchuan looked at Zeng Ming with disappointment: "Look at the distance between them. They've played so many ambiguous games, but they've never really gotten close!"
When Lu Yu first sat down, he noticed the two chairs were too close together, so he pulled them back a little. The posture looked intimate, but he never touched Pei Yanzhi from beginning to end. Pei Yanzhi also leaned forward the whole time, never touching Lu Yu's arm. Some games didn't require direct contact, so they did them; but for any games that did, they used other methods instead. It was all rather embarrassing and heart-pounding, but what was the point? They didn't touch each other at all!
"Ming-ge, if it were you and me there, could you resist touching me the whole time? That's impossible, unless you deliberately keep your distance!"
Zeng Ming paused.
That...that seems to make sense? If it were him and Ji Chengchuan, he would have definitely put his arm around Ji Chengchuan's waist from the start. With his beloved right beside him, how could he possibly control himself? After all those ambiguous interactions, it would be unbelievable if he could resist!
Ji Chengchuan stroked his chin, his mind racing, feeling like he had transformed into Sherlock Holmes: "There must be something wrong with their relationship. I knew it wouldn't last. There's a saying that kings don't meet."
"A king not meeting a king?" Zeng Ming didn't quite understand what Ji Chengchuan meant.
"It means exactly what it says," Ji Chengchuan explained. "Lu Yu is a king, and Pei Yanzhi is also a king. As strong individuals, they are both very strong-willed and will not easily change themselves. These two people are like two lions with a strong sense of territory. Even if they come together temporarily for the sake of interests and passion, it will be difficult for them to get along. They will not be able to lower their proud heads, and problems will eventually arise."
"Pei Yanzhi made a terrible move this time, and that's our chance!"
Zeng Ming thought the speculation sounded plausible, but it was also a bit strange: "You mean..."
"You'll find out tonight," Ji Chengchuan said with a smirk. "When Sister Yue comes over in a bit, we'll have a little meeting, and you'll all do as I say..."
As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something: "By the way, where's Sister Yue? I haven't seen her all afternoon?"
Zeng Ming said nonchalantly, "It's probably another outbreak of pollution. Her pollution has been too unstable lately. Stay away from her and don't get intimate with her."
“I know,” Ji Chengchuan said. “Sister Yue is afraid of hurting me, so she hasn’t come near me for a long time. I promised her that when I get the Godhood fragment, swallow Lu Yu, and become a god, I will definitely help her solve the pollution problem.”
"You are always kind."
Zeng Ming felt a pang of jealousy and bitterness, and hugged the person tightly.
Ji Chengchuan smiled gently and accepted Zeng Ming's praise very naturally.
He was always kind.
At least that's what his admirers think, isn't it?
At the same time, Lu Yu, whom Ji Chengchuan judged to be a king who could not lower his proud head, was standing at a street corner, half-squatting down to tie Pei Yanzhi's shoelaces.
"The previous knot wasn't strong enough and loosened easily. Let's try this one..."
He said.
“Alright,” Pei Yanzhi shifted his feet back, “Someone will see this.”
“It’s already dark, and the streetlights aren’t on, so no one can see us.” Lu Yu looked up at him.
Pei Yanzhi remained silent, using his spatial power to pull Lu Yu up and walk forward.
Lu Yu glanced at Pei Yanzhi's flushed nape and earlobes, and silently curled the corners of his lips. He was playing so wildly just now, but now he's blushing.
Pei Yanzhi seemed to notice him smiling and glanced back at him.
Lu Yu stopped laughing, his expression turned serious, and he quickened his pace to catch up with Pei Yanzhi, so they could enjoy the summer night breeze on the island together.
The lights were dim and yellowish.
On the street, vendors hawked their wares, swimsuits and short-sleeved shirts spread out on the ground, exuding local charm. Bars lit up with strings of colorful lights, and women swirled their glasses, strumming guitars as energetic rock music roared out, making children running by with water guns stumble and laugh uncontrollably.
Primitive, passionate, free, and romantic, the tropical atmosphere always makes people want to open up their nature and embrace everything that is hot.
A gentle night breeze carried the scent of the sea as Lu Yu and Pei Yanzhi stood side by side, enjoying the rare sight of fireworks in a foreign land.
The two walked for an unknown amount of time.
When they reached a certain alleyway where the noise was gradually decreasing, Pei Yanzhi suddenly seemed to realize something, stopped, and looked in a certain direction.
Lu Yu paused, then stopped, his gaze shifting.
...
At 11 p.m., the tropical rainforest of Hellolan Island was shrouded in heavy shadows, a stark contrast to the brightly lit city and beaches.
Within the stone statue forest, spatial fluctuations emanated, and several figures appeared.
With Pei Yanzhi's remote support, the Great Prophet, Lin Xiaoman, and others all arrived. Except for Jiang Yan's team, which was monitoring intelligence outside, all members of their own camp were gathered.
With the fragments of divinity so close, it would be unreasonable not to go all out. Of course, to prevent the possibility of a trap, the Great Prophet and Wang Kun would not go in, but would only provide support from the outside.
Let's go.
Lu Yudao.
Pei Yanzhi stepped through the thick layer of humus and arrived in front of the tree-hole stone statue, slowly extending his hand.
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