A skin-thirsty episode occurred, in her brother's arms.

Qin Ge found those words rather jarring.

The term "couple" is certainly insufficient to describe his relationship with Xu Xingchen; he was simply a little annoyed.

He pulled Xu Xingchen aside and whispered in his ear in front of the two who hadn't gone far, "We're at the door, why didn't you call me?"

From the side, it looked like he was kissing Xu Xingchen's ear.

The two, who hadn't gone far, naturally saw it and whispered something to each other, suppressing their excitement.

Qin Ge was finally satisfied.

No matter what script it is, his name and Xingxing's name should be written together.

This is what he wanted to see.

Xu Xingchen took a step back, his expression indifferent. "Don't do that, they'll misunderstand."

Qin Ge didn't care, "So what if it's a misunderstanding?"

Saying he and Xingxing are a couple is better than pairing Xingxing with some pink-haired, yellow-haired, or green-haired person.

"Let's go, let's go home."

Qin Ge reached for Xu Xingchen's hand again, but Xu Xingchen was just reaching for her phone, so Qin Ge's hand missed.

His expression darkened slightly. He took everything from Xu Xingchen's hands, forcibly grabbed his hand, and insisted on keeping their fingers intertwined.

You haven't replied to my messages today.

Xu Xingchen said, "I've been so busy, you arrived just as I got to the door."

"You should have called me the moment you left the lab, Xingxing, you don't love me anymore."

"no."

"I don't care, I'm sleeping with you tonight. Haven't you noticed our relationship has cooled off lately?"

Xu Xingchen turned to look at him. Qin Ge was both unreasonable and arrogant, "I can feel it. You're cuter when you're drunk. You just say whatever comes to mind."

Qin Ge thought for a moment, "You're cute right now too."

Any star is cute, no matter what.

It would be even better if their relationship could take things a step further.

He and the stars were meant to be an inseparable whole; every second apart was torture for him.

Xu Xingchen said, "By the way, there's an academic exchange meeting the day after tomorrow. My supervisor and I are going."

The smile on Qin Ge's face vanished completely.

"What kind of exchange meeting do you have to come along?"

"There are many leading figures in the field of full automation, which aligns with my research direction."

Where will the exchange meeting be held?

"White Market".

Qin Ge, "How long will it take?"

Xu Xingchen: "One week."

"So long?" Qin Ge felt extremely aggrieved. "Can't I just not go?"

"Xingxing, what if you get bullied without me around for so long? What if you can't get used to the food in Baishi? And what if I miss you?"

"Which experts are there? Shall I invite them over?"

Qin Ge buried her head in Xu Xingchen's shoulder and acted coquettishly.

"We've never been apart for this long before. You're not used to it, and neither am I."

"I can get them all here, Xingxing, you can trust me, okay?"

Xu Xingchen gently pushed Qin Ge's shoulder away, "Stop fooling around, this is a very important exchange meeting, and foreign experts will also be here."

"I'll figure something out."

Xu Xingchen: "It's only been a week, it'll be over soon."

Qin Ge, "What do you mean 'only a week'? Do you know how tough this week has been?"

Having learned from the previous experience of being separated for three days, Qin Ge is now more wary of such situations.

Last time he went abroad for three days, after which he and Xingxing were somewhat awkward, but he couldn't figure out why.

Now the stars are going to be away from him for another week, which is a full seven days, one hundred and sixty-eight hours, and ten thousand and eighty minutes.

Xu Xingchen said gently, "It will be over soon, in no time."

"Wait for me at home, I'll be back soon."

Qin Ge: "Are you really not allowed to go? If your advisor is forcing you, I can call her."

Xu Xingchen said, "I wanted to go myself. You can't achieve anything by working behind closed doors. You still need to broaden your horizons."

"Then, I'll go with you."

Xu Xingchen said, "The company is at a critical juncture. The second round of financing is very important, and we can't afford any mistakes. Qin Ge, you have to stay here and keep watch."

Qin Ge and Xu Xingchen would talk about their work and studies every day.

So even though Xu Xingchen didn't understand the company's specific situation, he gained a lot of understanding under this subtle influence.

Qin Ge felt that push-away sensation again.

The unresolved problem remained like a crack, standing between them.

He already knew that obedience was useless, pleading was useless, and waiting was useless.

The stars won't change their minds because of these things.

If the stars wouldn't come to them, he would go to them.

For every step the star takes back, he takes ten.

Qin Ge was very understanding. "What do we need to prepare?"

Xu Xingchen was a little surprised, "No need to prepare, the exchange meeting has already arranged everything."

Qin Ge squeezed Xu Xingchen's hand, moved closer to him again, and rested his head on his shoulder. "This is different. There are many things you're not used to."

"I always prepare everything for you when you go out, and this time is no exception. I know best which brands you like to use."

Qin Ge: "Xingxing, we've been apart for so long, can I hug you a little longer now?"

"You know I can't live without you."

"You've been gone for a whole week, that's really heartless of you."

"We've never been apart for this long since we met."

Qin Ge was too close; his breath was constantly hitting Xu Xingchen's neck and ears.

As he spoke, his lips would almost brush against his neck.

She whimpered like a big dog and wouldn't let go of him.

This caused a tingling sensation to rise in Xu Xingchen's neck.

Qin Ge kept expressing his reluctance to part and his longing.

Her hand, which she wanted to push away, froze in mid-air.

Qin Ge said, "I knew Xingxing wouldn't want to part with me either."

Is it pity?

Or is it guilt?

Wanting to push him away, yet feeling guilty? So you tolerated his behavior? Or perhaps, it was all compensation for his desire to leave you?

Qin Ge's eyes turned completely cold.

When he looked up, his expression returned to normal.

"When are you leaving? I'll take you."

"You'll ride in our guide's car then."

Qin Ge looked aggrieved. "Are you going to refuse me even this small request? I just want to take you to Lin Shu's house."

Xu Xingchen: "We'll depart at 8:30 tomorrow morning."

Qin Ge: "If we go from Yunxi Bay, it takes about forty minutes without traffic, but an hour with traffic. We also have to get up early."

"There are still many things we haven't prepared. Shall we go shopping first?"

Xu Xingchen did not refuse.

Qin Ge took care of all his needs, from food and clothing to housing and transportation. He didn't know as much about his things as Qin Ge did.

Qin Ge was incredibly virtuous. She went to the supermarket to buy some disposable items, and then went back to help Xu Xingchen pack his things for his trip.

He pulled out two or three suitcases in an exaggerated manner, as he had so much stuff to bring.

If possible, he would like to move the entire bed over there.

Xu Xingchen quickly stopped him, "No need, that's too much. Just bring two sets of clothes."

"No, this is the first time Xingxing has been away from me for so long to go to such a far place, she must bring enough things."

"You need to bring bed sheets and duvet covers, as well as toiletries. This little black bottle contains moisturizing lotion; remember to apply it when it's empty."

"Also, bring a couple more sets of clothes. I checked and it's going to be sunny in Baishi all week. I'm just worried about a sudden drop in temperature, so it's good to have a couple of jackets just in case."

"Sunscreen and an umbrella are essential."

"I've put your underwear and socks separately."

Xu Xingchen remained silent for a moment, then said, "There are some things you don't need to bring; the hotel has them."

"I'm more used to using my own."

He reached out and lifted the suitcase. "It's too heavy. I'll mail it. Send me the address."

Xu Xingchen really wanted to say that there was no need for such trouble, that he could carry it himself, but he also morbidly enjoyed Qin Ge's meticulous care for him.

A secret joy welled up from the depths of my heart.

The joy vanished completely before it could spread.

He hadn't forgotten Qin Ge's rejection last night, and his resistance this morning.

Qin Ge could quickly attribute everything to an accident and to his return to his previous state, but he couldn't.

Qin Ge squatted down in front of the suitcase, looked up at him, and said, "You should take me with you. I can carry bags, cook, organize clothes, help with outfits, warm the bed, and I'll be there whenever you call. I definitely won't cause any trouble."

"I will stay in the hotel every day and wait patiently for you to come back."

Qin Ge is a master at acting cute, and he's got Xu Xingchen's soft heart all figured out.

He reached out and shook Xu Xingchen's hand.

Xu Xingchen said, "It's a promise. I'll be back soon, it's only seven days."

only--

That's all.

Those two words are too harsh.

What seemed like an eternity to him was, in Xu Xingchen's mind, a mere blink of an eye.

Qin Ge was about to lose his temper again, and even wanted to sabotage the exchange meeting and make Xu Xingchen cancel his trip.

He pieced the human skin mask back together, and when he looked up, he was back to his usual self when facing Xu Xingchen.

"Okay, then you'll have to video chat with me for at least two hours every day."

"Also, I have to apply twice a day for unconditional access to your phone's camera. I've been very obedient for so long and haven't opened it myself, yet you still have to leave me for so long."

"If you don't agree, then take me with you."

Qin Ge pressed down on the suitcase.

Its tall and sturdy body caused even a high-quality suitcase to creak under its weight.

Xu Xingchen hesitated for two seconds, then nodded in agreement.

At worst, he'll just stop taking his phone to the bathroom.

Qin Ge pressed his advantage, saying, "We've been apart for so long, I want to sleep with you tonight."

Qin Ge lay down on Xu Xingchen's large bed and wrapped himself in the blanket.

"I can't sleep well without you. If you have the heart to watch me die suddenly, then just kick me out."

Xu Xingchen frowned. "Don't say things like that."

Qin Ge had his back to him. "Anyway, you don't want me anymore, so why bother with me so much?"

Xu Xingchen: "No."

He just wanted to catch his breath.

He's a coward; his first reaction to anything is to run away.