Chapter 26 The Truth
Chi Chen pondered the possibility that things would end between them if he confessed.
There's about a 50% chance that Xu Yan will never speak to him again.
After imagining it, Chi Chen found it hard to accept and dared not gamble.
He typed hesitantly, "Will my wife abandon me? Why can't we follow the first-come-first-served rule?"
Xu Yan replied quickly, as if she had prepared the answer beforehand: "Because I haven't seen your face, and I don't like long-distance relationships."
The implication is that if the relationship doesn't become good enough for him to accept a long-distance relationship, Xu Yan will end it in time.
Chi Chen realized that now was the best time to break up with Xu Yan. Only by completely withdrawing from Xu Yan's life could he take her place.
He typed slowly, "So my wife doesn't like cross-cultural relationships..."
"In that case, I'll back out. I wish my wife and her new boyfriend happiness."
Xu Yan stared at her phone screen, suddenly willing to break up, as if something in her mind was connecting together.
The first time I met Chi Chen, I subtly probed him, as if I knew a new man had appeared in his life.
She had wanted to meet him for so long, and even though she had told him she had another boyfriend, she was unwilling to break up with him, but she backed down when she suggested meeting him.
Are they all just coincidences?
Xu Yan did not reply immediately. He felt no sadness, only a desire to explore this mystery.
When I tested it out in the video, my physique and the lab were indeed in good shape compared to before.
But since we've never met each other, wouldn't it be possible to find someone with a similar build to impersonate them, or even record videos and audio beforehand?
After all, the signal in the lab is usually bad, so if there is any stuttering or blurring, you can't even tell what's causing it.
It's quite interesting.
Xu Yan is not the type of person to get entangled, and Chi Chen knows this.
So they're probably quite confident they'll end up here.
However, Xu Yan was now very interested in Chi Chen's identity. He got up and walked out of the room, stopping at the door of Chi Chen's room before continuing to type, "What I mean is, if you are better looking than him, I can come to your place and keep you company."
There was a long silence on the other end, then a new message popped up.
"Actually, I've already fallen for someone else, so let's just part ways amicably."
Xu Yan pondered, recalling how he had been coaxed into calling for his husband in the bathroom, and how Chi Chen had deliberately pushed the door open and entered.
What would happen if the same method were applied to him?
"I don't believe you unless you tell me yourself via voice message." Xu Yan typed the words while her hand was already on the doorknob.
He waited until the dialog box showed "voice input in progress" before immediately pressing the door button.
"I'm sorry, we're breaking up..."
“Clatter.”
Xu Yan stood at the door, holding her phone in her hand.
He didn't go in, but leaned against the door frame, his gaze shifting from Chi Chen's flustered face to his phone, which was quickly turned off.
Chi Chen's heart pounded wildly. He didn't know what Xu Yan had seen or heard, but for the first time, he regretted not locking the door and waiting for Xu Yan to come and visit him.
"Brother?" Chi Chen asked firmly and calmly, "Want to sleep together?"
His acting skills were not bad, but the evidence was conclusive, and Xu Yan really couldn't pretend to be stupid.
He suddenly gave a cryptic smile, got up, walked to Chi Chen's bedside, and looked down at him, lifting Chi Chen's chin with his finger. "You just wanted to be my boyfriend, but my boyfriend suddenly wants to break up with me."
Xu Yan's gaze fell on Chi Chen's face, her fingers slid up and lightly pinched Chi Chen's cheek, "Isn't that a coincidence?"
Chi Chen looked at the person in front of him and felt a tightness in his heart. The person seemed so unfamiliar, as if he had returned to the time when he had just started to test the waters but had been ignored by the other person.
He cannot accept it.
“I…” Chi Chen suddenly stood up. He wanted to explain, “I just happened to recognize you and wanted to give you a surprise.”
"Oh, really?" Xu Yan's voice was very soft, and his expression was indifferent, as if he didn't care what he heard.
He lowered his eyes, took out his phone, and blocked and deleted the account right in front of Chi Chen, without even a moment's hesitation or trembling, all in less than ten seconds.
"But I hate being deceived."
Xu Yan's gaze was distant, and she turned and left without giving Chi Chen any chance.
Chi Chen stood there, stunned, as if his soul had been ripped out. His mind was blank; he had no experience dealing with this situation and had never felt guilty towards anyone.
Seeing that Xu Yan's door was already closed, Chi Chen looked down and saw the big orange cat that had somehow gotten in front of him.
The big orange cat tilted its fluffy little head up, its clever round eyes revealing a genuine innocence and naivety.
Even someone as clever as Daju (the orange tree) couldn't fathom the complexities that had unfolded among humans.
Chi Chen slowly squatted down and gently stroked the big orange cat's warm, round head with his palm. Although the touch was usually meant to relieve stress, it couldn't make him feel relaxed at all.
"What should I do?" Chi Chen sighed softly, his voice hoarse, as if asking Da Ju.
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After Xu Yan closed the door, her expression relaxed considerably, and she showed no displeasure or anger at being deceived.
He walked calmly to his live-streaming location, pulled out a chair, leaned back comfortably, and opened his music app.
The long-held, vague suspicions were easily confirmed. Xu Yan's anger lasted for less than three seconds before she quickly analyzed the best course of action for herself.
Xu Yan didn't think Chi Chen's actions were excessive, but it would be too much of a loss to accept them so easily.
That's why he had to act as if he wanted to cut ties completely.
For two purposes.
Xu Yan was well aware that he enjoyed all of Chi Chen's emotional value, including their compatibility in bed, and he knew that he probably wouldn't find anyone better or more suitable in the short term.
Putting Chi Chen in a position of guilt and remorse would make it easier for her to completely control the relationship.
Another purpose was that he naturally knew how many suitors someone like Chi Chen had in the past, and perhaps he didn't value relationships much.
Making him fail and harder to obtain will prolong his interest in the product.
Xu Yan will satisfy her own needs in her own way.
He figured these things out in just a few seconds.
It is his punishment of the deceivers, and also his taming of the arrogant.
As expected, there was a knock on Xu Yan's door.
He stopped the music and walked over to open the door at a leisurely pace.
Chi Chen was wearing his newly changed, adorable fluffy pajamas, with round bear ears on the hood, and he was holding a bewildered-looking orange cat in his arms.
"Brother." Chi Chen looked at him with wet eyes, tinged with a faint red, like a large, abandoned dog.
This appearance was undoubtedly carefully designed by him, catering to Xu Yan's preferences.
Xu Yan's gaze swept calmly over him; clearly, Chi Chen still hadn't grasped the proper way to apologize.
They wanted to get away with being cute in this way.
"Brother, I was wrong... Please look at your phone." Chi Chen's voice was a little hoarse, sounding like he was about to cry.
Perhaps most people couldn't be too indifferent to such a face, but Xu Yan was no ordinary person.
He didn't look at his phone, but he could guess it was a common method for transferring money.
Xu Yan's attitude remained unchanged, and her tone wasn't cold. "What is it?"
“Brother, I want to sleep with you tonight.” Chi Chen’s eyes lit up for a moment, thinking that Xu Yan had given in.
Xu Yan curved her lips into a smile, glanced at him, and said with a hint of mockery, "Sleep with me? In what capacity?"
"Bed ban?"
Chi Chen's expression froze for a moment, "My feelings are real..."
"Oh, then your feelings are really cheap." Xu Yan casually stepped aside to make room for her. "Come in, that's about all you're good for."
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Author's Note: Yan Yan: Adults don't waste their emotions on feelings; they only care about efficiency. [Applause]
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