Chapter 4 seems to have opened something for Director Xu...
Xu Yan lay on the hotel bed, finding it difficult to fall asleep due to her unfamiliarity with the bed.
The phone lit up.
It's so late, I guess.
He picked up his phone, only to see a friend request.
It was sent by Chi Chen.
Xu Yan couldn't quite describe how she felt, but she was a little disappointed.
He has no close relationships and always shoulders everything on his own. No one is obligated to help him, and he feels embarrassed to bother them again if he is rejected.
Xu Yan always treated them only as companions to alleviate loneliness, and never asked for any emotional value in return.
Moreover, due to time differences and distance, the other party was unable to help when I was feeling down.
He was distracted for a moment, but still decisively rejected Chi Chen's approach.
Xu Yan stared at his phone screen. All his work emails had been processed, and no one was looking for him.
I feel a little empty inside.
The last time he was in this mood, he opened that live streaming app.
Even when he was just sitting there quietly, many strangers in the live chat would take the initiative to talk to him.
It's so lively, so Xu Yan fell in love with the feeling of live streaming and would go live every night to relieve stress.
Xu Yan thought for a moment, then sat up and took out her laptop from her suitcase.
He didn't turn on the light, only letting the faint blue light from the laptop screen illuminate a small area.
Xu Yan adjusted the angle of the built-in camera to ensure that the hotel's features or location would not be visible before starting the live stream.
The screen showed a dimly lit environment and Xu Yan's face.
Unlike the usual warm-toned live streaming environment, the cool blue light made him seem somewhat distant.
Yet, her loose hair and the deeper neckline than usual made her look incredibly sexy.
The number of viewers skyrocketed, with a constant stream of comments asking about Xu Yan's situation.
【Yan, are you still awake? It must be very late over there.】
[The background looks like she's not home. Is she finally going to do a live stream??]
【I feel like Yan is so different today, like… she's desperate to be fucked right now.】
Xu Yan smiled slightly, and things started to get lively.
He leaned back in the soft chair, the blue light clearly outlining the lines of his collarbone and neck. "Good morning."
His voice was deliberately drawn out, sounding more languid than usual, yet the hoarseness added a touch of world-weary indifference.
He picked up the glass beside him, which contained only ice water to keep him awake.
The sound of the ice cubes rattling was crisp and pleasant, making it hard to look away from the screen.
Then, Xu Yan slowly took a small sip, the moisture on her lips glistening in the blue light.
【Ahhh, Yan, you understand me so well!!】
I've passed by countless times without knowing what was so interesting, but today I admit I've become as hard as a rock.
[Are you still alone? I really want to go and be with my baby, sob, I'm burning up.]
"Alone." Xu Yan lowered his eyes, knowing that this angle would make him look more vulnerable. "I've run into some troubles and am staying outside for the time being."
Xu Yan is acting cute in front of the viewers.
In reality, no one can truly understand his unhappiness.
But bullet comments are allowed.
Vulnerability can also be an emotion, a performance.
Poor Yanbao, who's bullying our Yan?!
[So fragile, I just want to hold her on my lap!]
The barrage of comments surged, and gift effects flashed continuously.
The live stream went even better than he had imagined.
Xu Yan's gaze swept over those fervent words, and his heart gradually filled with a numb sense of satisfaction.
Entered the live stream room.
When Xu Yan saw the dazzling special effects, her gaze flickered for a moment.
He didn't sleep or send any messages this late.
Since they were a couple, Xu Yan actually felt a little guilty.
Why aren't you home?
Today's tone seemed a bit cold, but each sentence was still followed by a long string of gift effects.
Xu Yan blinked innocently, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings. "My house is leaking, so I'm moving out."
"I can't sleep because I'm not used to living here, so I'll get up and do a live stream for a while."
*
Chi Chen never expected that his phone, which he had just left on the table after taking a shower, would send him a notification to start a live stream.
The streamer you are following has started broadcasting.
He only follows one streamer on this platform.
Chi Chen raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled.
Why are you even livestreaming after all this fussing until midnight?
Wearing a bathrobe, he casually walked to the table, picked up his phone, and deliberately switched to a different account to open the live stream.
His short-tempered boss, who had been angry and impatient with him just half an hour ago, was now half-naked, leaning back in his chair with a lazy and casual air.
They showed off their bodies without any reservations.
Chi Chen gripped his phone slightly tighter.
This man is so lonely.
She had just rejected his WeChat friend request, but immediately turned around and started watching a live stream.
"Alone."
"I've run into some troubles."
Her low, husky voice was completely different from before; she even openly flirted with the screen.
What about these vulgar comments?
Tsk.
Chi Chen was unaware that his brows were already furrowed in displeasure.
He quickly typed "bitch" and clicked send.
There are many such abusive and offensive comments in the bullet screen, and Yan probably won't notice them.
Chi Chen grew increasingly anxious. He liked Yan's appearance, but why did he feel a tightness in his chest?
Thinking it over, Chi Chen sat on the bed and quickly switched back to the main screen.
Yan's eyes flickered in the video, as if she felt a little guilty.
Although it was fleeting, Chi Chen still managed to capture it keenly.
His anger subsided somewhat, and he was successfully pleased.
She truly embodies the image of an empress.
Chi Chen didn't say anything, he just watched the live stream quietly.
Until a message came from the back office.
Yan: Baby, are you in a bad mood?
They've taken the bait.
Chi Chen's tone remained calm: No.
Yan typed for a while, but nothing came out.
Perhaps she was clumsily trying to guess Chi Chen's thoughts.
He can clearly understand the client's preferences easily and always come up with perfect solutions, yet he can't figure out why the client is angry?
Chi Chen was somewhat looking forward to seeing how his arrogant and aloof boss would express his apology.
A few seconds later.
Chi Chen's face darkened as he looked at the message.
He grabbed the toilet paper from the bedside table and burrowed into the pillow.
Yan: Baby, do you want it?
In the live stream room, Yan hurriedly ended the live stream.
However, the download rate of this live stream recording is extremely high.
Chi Chen knew that at this moment, many people were watching his baby satisfy their needs.
Damn, this is really annoying.
Chi Chen's face was cold, but he still quickly answered the video call from Yan.
He quickly put on the suit a few times, then adjusted the camera to make sure he wouldn't reveal too much information.
"Honey, are you trying to please me?"
On the screen, the face that had been cold and doubtful towards him during the day now only showed a wistful longing.
The woman who was just showing off her beauty to everyone now belongs only to him.
Chi Chen could not suppress the pleasure in his mind.
This was somewhat beyond his expectations.
They never suddenly turn on their video halfway through a live stream.
Chi Chen always believed that he was in control of this sexual relationship.
But his rationality had been easily shattered by the other party.
As his clothes were peeled off, Chi Chen felt excruciating pain just from looking at them.
Both of their voices sounded somewhat breathless, and Chi Chen's eyes were fixed on Yan's movements, which ended quickly.
Yan looked up in surprise. "Are you very tired today?"
"..." Chi Chen was too weak to speak; his chest was too full of heat. He knew Yan was telling him he was fast.
"Perhaps you need to meet me and get to know me better."
Chi Chen was panting, but his tone was full of confidence.
Xu Yan didn't continue the topic, and the two ended the video call.
Indeed, they only make videos at this time.
After the quick and straightforward conversation, we continued chatting.
Chi Chen's mind was a bit blank right now, and he didn't have the energy to think about so much, so he asked directly, "Why didn't you tell me what happened?"
Yan: My house is leaking, so I'm staying at a hotel temporarily.
He paused for a few seconds, then added another sentence.
Yan: It's nothing serious, so I didn't tell you.
It's nothing serious, so why did you start broadcasting in the middle of the night? You never do this.
Why did your first reaction not to confide in me, but to get heated up in the comments section?
yan: ...
His anger subsided considerably, especially judging from Yan's reaction, one could imagine his helplessness at that moment.
Yan: I thought you were very busy.
Honey, aren't we the closest of friends? If you act like this, I'll feel like maybe another man has solved your problem.
Yan: I can handle this little thing myself.
Chi Chen pressed his lips together. What kind of person waits for a car on the roadside in the middle of the night?
Although he has indeed fixed the leak.
I believe my wife is the best.
I happen to have a room for rent in China. Would you like to stay with me temporarily?
Yan: No need, I'll just stay in a hotel for now.
Xu Yan refused quickly.
Chi Chen was not surprised, after all, Xu Yan had always been unwilling to reveal any real information to him.
However, this wasn't his only option.
Chi Chen scrolled through his list of accounts in China.
He won't waste this good opportunity.
*
The next morning, the entire department was filled with the smell of coffee from the dinner party the night before.
When Lin Weiwei came in to hand in the report, she was startled by Xu Yan's expression.
Director Xu, who is usually meticulous and sits at his desk like a work machine, was actually dozing off while drinking an iced Americano and rubbing his temples.
"Wow, you look terrible. Even those of us who stayed up until 2 or 3 AM didn't look this bad," Lin Weiwei said, sitting across from her with some concern. "What happened?"
"The house is leaking, so I'm having trouble sleeping in a hotel." Xu Yan said succinctly, knowing that if he didn't explain clearly, Lin Weiwei would keep asking him questions.
Xu Yan only slept for two hours before being woken up by his phone alarm. He almost stayed up all night, and even managed to relieve some of the stress.
When I woke up, my whole body ached and I felt weak in my limbs, and my mind was blank.
"Then you should stop drinking anything cold, your stomach isn't good either. I'll go make you some tea." Lin Weiwei thought Xu Yan's face was frighteningly pale, like a vampire.
She took the coffee away and then quickly made a cup of hot tea.
The teacup on the table was steaming, and Xu Yan picked it up and took a small sip.
The warmth slid down my throat to my stomach, relieving me considerably.
Lin Weiwei hadn't left yet, and since leaders often passed by outside, it wasn't convenient for her to slack off.
It's very convenient for her to slack off here, and Xu Yan won't bother her as long as she completes the task.
"The hotel bed isn't comfortable to sleep in. Have you considered renting somewhere else for the time being?" Lin Weiwei opened her phone, ready to relax for a while.
"I'll only rent it for one month." Xu Yan's expression improved; he was also considering this issue.
I have looked around, but the better options are either six-month leases or shared accommodation.
Xu Yan didn't want to deal with strangers.
"Oh, what a coincidence... A friend of mine is going abroad and is in a hurry to rent it out. Let me show you some pictures; it's beautifully decorated." Lin Weiwei took out her phone and scrolled through the pictures. "And it seems to be the same neighborhood you used to live in."
Xu Yan actually really liked the environment of the neighborhood she rented. It was quiet and the density was low, so it was not easy to run into people in the elevator.
He glanced at the phone Lin Weiwei handed him.
The bedroom in the photo is large, bright and clean, and the bathroom is also very clean... It is indeed perfect.
But then he frowned, "I don't plan to rent such a big villa by myself."
There's a row of townhouses in the neighborhood, and the rent is very high, more expensive than a month's stay in a hotel.
Xu Yan has achieved financial freedom, but not wealth.
“It’s a shared apartment,” Lin Weiwei explained. “And he was in a hurry, so the rent wasn’t expensive. I know you don’t want to meet strangers, and it’s not easy to meet someone when you’re sharing a villa.”
Xu Yan frowned when she heard about sharing an apartment.
In the picture of the bedroom, you can see the lounge and bathroom in the next room, so it really feels like a private room once you go back to your room.
“My friend’s cousin lives there now. I heard he’s a nice guy, so at least you two won’t have any conflicts.” Lin Weiwei is a very warm-hearted person.
This morning, her friend complained to her about how she couldn't rent a villa even at such a low price, and now that complaint has come in handy.
One can help two people.
Killing two birds with one stone.
After saying that, seeing that Xu Yan didn't speak but seemed somewhat tempted, Lin Weiwei decided to reveal her final offer.
“My friend went abroad and didn’t want to bother the cats, so he asked his cousin to take care of them. There are several cats there, and they are very affectionate. Even if you move in, you don’t have to take care of them and you can still pet them.”
...It's simply heaven. Before Lin Weiwei could finish speaking, she saw a faint blush spread across Xu Yan's pale face, and a mysterious light flashed in his eyes.
After a brief silence, Xu Yan seemed to have already imagined the days of being surrounded by cats, and quickly made a difficult and important decision.
"Send me his WeChat." Xu Yan's expression remained indifferent, but her gaze was unwavering.
"Okay...okay." Lin Weiwei had always known that Xu Yan liked cats, but because of her frequent business trips, she couldn't keep one.
But she didn't expect Xu Yan to like it so much.
Before Lin Weiwei even had a chance to tempt him with photos, Xu Yan surrendered instantly.
She felt as if she had flipped some kind of switch on Director Xu...
Are they just unattainable machines in their department?
Is she actually cute with a cold face?
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