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

Qin Ge's dark pupils trembled slightly, but his voice remained cold and sharp, "I will never believe your sweet words again."

Xu Xingchen is a liar.

Big liar.

He's a liar who tells him nothing and only thinks about leaving him.

As if to reaffirm his conviction, Qin Ge repeated himself, "I won't be easily fooled by your sweet words."

He wants to get what he wants through his own efforts.

Xu Xingchen sat there and said, "Then what should we do?"

It seemed like I just said it offhand.

Then, he and Lin Shu turned to talk about a highly technical problem that had suddenly occurred to him during a conversation with others, and he didn't know how to solve it.

Qin Ge felt a lump in his throat, unable to breathe.

She wanted to confront Xu Xingchen, but then she remembered that she had just made some harsh remarks.

He did so many things behind his back, why should a simple "I miss him" be enough to make it all worthwhile?

This time, he would absolutely not forgive Xu Xingchen so easily.

Qin Ge made up his mind.

He sat sideways, his back to Xu Xingchen, expressing his anger through his actions.

Xu Xingchen and Lin Shu had a heated discussion about the issue they had just discussed.

Several other interested people nearby joined in the discussion.

Qin Ge was extremely annoyed.

I don't know why there are so many strange people in this world who have to appear around Xu Xingchen.

Some people got so into the conversation that they wanted to sit next to Xu Xingchen and continue chatting with him.

Qin Ge stood up with a cold face, taller than most of the people present, his shadow completely enveloping Xu Xingchen.

"You sit over there, I want to sit here."

Xu Xingchen had no objections and moved to the other end of the sofa, where Qin Ge sat next to him.

He sat there, separating Xu Xingchen from the others.

Even so, it couldn't stop their determination to discuss it.

Even with Qin Ge between them, they still peeked out to continue chatting with Xu Xingchen.

"We've tried the direction you mentioned, but it's not ideal yet. The technology required to control the chip alone is beyond our current capabilities."

Xu Xingchen said, "If I can't do something small, I'm going to start with something big. If I can succeed, it means that this direction is feasible."

"But this means we have to consider the materials, and all the original structures and materials need to be changed."

Qin Ge couldn't understand most of it.

The aura emanating from him grew increasingly cold, as if it were freezing people to death.

She wanted to act cute and wanted to leave with Xu Xingchen first.

But then he realized that he was angry and wouldn't talk to Xu Xingchen unless she coaxed him.

He held his breath, stood firmly between Xu Xingchen and the others, and without saying a word, frantically tried to cool himself down.

It works even better than an air conditioner.

Lin Shu laughed and winked at Xu Xingchen.

Is this really okay?

Xu Xingchen shook his head slightly.

He asked for a glass of warm water and placed it in front of Qin Ge.

I ordered another Black Forest cake.

Slightly sweet and slightly bitter, it's just the right level for Qin Ge to accept; it's a flavor he would like to eat.

This one action caused the chill around Qin Ge to subside a little.

"Don't think that I'll forgive you just because of this."

Having found Qin Ge at the bottom of the steps, he elegantly took a sip of water and ate two bites of cake.

Xingxing said she misses him.

Even the stars can't live without him.

It's all the fault of those stray dogs outside. They're trying to bewitch Xingxing. What did Xingxing do wrong?

Blame everyone else.

He will handle it. Once he has resolved everything, Xingxing will willingly return to his side and continue their life together as before.

There was no one else, only him and the stars.

They will be together for the rest of their lives.

He was like a wild beast that had been pacified; most of the coldness around him had faded, and his tense, cold face looked somewhat like a fox borrowing the tiger's might.

He still held onto a last shred of anger, so he refused to communicate with Xu Xingchen.

He handed Xu Xingchen his things with a cold expression.

Pour water.

Arguing is arguing, it doesn't mean we don't love each other anymore.

When he's cold or hungry, it's not him who feels sorry for him; Xu Xingchen is a complete idiot who doesn't know how to take care of himself.

Qin Ge simply refused to communicate with Xu Xingchen.

He acted like a silent butler throughout.

After the exchange meeting ended, Qin Ge, who had been holding back for most of the day, took Xu Xingchen's hand and looked at Lin Shu with cold eyes, not daring to utter a single word from her.

He was about to go completely insane on the spot.

Lin Shu: I can't afford to offend them.

She gestured for them to proceed.

Qin Ge was finally satisfied and left with Xu Xingchen.

Qin Ge remained silent the entire way, determined to keep quiet. He wouldn't let this matter go so easily without getting the result he wanted.

Back in the room, Qin Ge pressed Xu Xingchen down onto the sofa and looked down at him.

Xu Xingchen reached out and poked him.

Qin Ge looked up and stared at him with a cold expression.

Xu Xingchen, "So you're planning not to talk to me for the next few days?"

Qin Ge, "Until you realize your mistake."

Xu Xingchen found it somewhat amusing. "What mistake?"

Qin Ge was so angry that he almost listed them all out one by one.

They broke it apart, crumpled it up, and placed it in front of Xu Xingchen, asking him to explain.

Finally, remembering that he was still angry, he coldly replied with two sentences: "Think for yourself."

Xu Xingchen said, "I can't figure it out. Can you give me a hint, brother?"

Qin Ge's heart felt like it had been scratched by a kitten's paw, itching intensely.

He frowned. "Don't act all cute."

Xu Xingchen: "I really don't know."

Qin Ge, "Lin Sui".

Xu Xingchen's pupils changed for a moment.

His heart started pounding.

He quickly calmed down again.

Qin Ge understands him, and he understands Qin Ge as well. If he really knew, Qin Ge wouldn't have reacted this way.

Dr. Lin is very discreet and has high professional ethics; he wouldn't easily betray you.

Did they find out he went to the hospital?

If that were the case, Qin Ge's first concern would be his health, not questioning him.

That leaves only Qian Leilei, and Dr. Lin is Qian Leilei's cousin.

Qian Leilei is someone who can't resist being goaded.

It's highly likely that the information came from Qian Leilei.

All Qian Leilei knew was that he was a little anxious about the experiment and asked him to recommend Dr. Lin.

These thoughts raced through Xu Xingchen's mind, and he quickly figured it out.

Xu Xingchen completely relaxed. "You know everything."

Why did you hide it from me?

Xu Xingchen, "It's just a minor ailment, it'll be fine soon. You were abroad at the time, and you were worried when you found out, so I asked Leilei to help me get in touch."

"Everything's fine now, so there's no need to tell you about such a small thing."

Qin Ge, "A small matter? You think going to the hospital is a small matter?"

"I'm really fine now, you can ask Dr. Lin if you don't believe me."

"I don't believe him."

Qin Ge hadn't forgotten what he and Xu Xingchen had said: "Give it a try."

What exactly was it about to try? He didn't hear clearly, which made him even more concerned.

I mind it to death.

He made a phone call, and the psychologist, who was already prepared, quickly knocked on the door.

He opened the door and let the doctor in.

"Mr. Qin, Mr. Xu."

Qin Ge, "Give him a thorough check-up."

"Yes, Mr. Qin."

Xu Xingchen, "You don't believe me?"

"Xingxing, you lied to me, more than once. I don't trust other doctors either."

Xu Xingchen seemed a little helpless.

The basic psychological diagnosis process is pretty much the same. Xu Xingchen had done it more than once, so he not only knew the process but also the answer.

He avoided the wrong choices and made the right ones.

The same thing happened in my subsequent conversations with the doctor.

The psychologist finished quickly and gave Qin Ge the results of the examination.

"Based on the current tests, Mr. Xu is in good health and has no other problems."

Xu Xingchen smiled helplessly, "Now you believe me?"

The psychologist left.

Xu Xingchen was alright, and Qin Ge's tense expression relaxed a little.

It's okay, Lin Sui won't be around Xu Xingchen anytime soon, he's out of luck.

He can deal with anyone who comes into contact with Xu Xingchen.

What bothered Qin Ge even more was that Xu Xingchen had kept things from him.

Why did you hide it from me?

"You were abroad at the time, and I was afraid you would worry, so I didn't tell you. Later, when you returned to China, your mild anxiety had subsided, so there was no need to tell you."

"You said you wouldn't hide anything from me."

Xu Xingchen readily agreed, "I'm sorry, it was my fault."

He stared intently at Xu Xingchen, "You're hiding something else from me."

Xu Xingchen sighed, "There really is only this one."

Qin Ge felt there was something he had overlooked.

It's just simple anxiety: why has Xu Xingchen changed so much before and after?

Before he went abroad, they were always on good terms. He and Xu Xingchen were the best brothers in the world, and there were no secrets between them.

Since returning, he has noticed Xu Xingchen's strange behavior countless times; he is aloof and unpredictable.

He didn't know what the problem was; the tighter he held on, the faster Xu Xingchen left.

Being nice to him today might mean wanting to leave him tomorrow.

He had experienced this more than once, and he was really about to reach his breaking point.

If it's not because of this illness, what other reason could there be? What could be causing Xu Xingchen to act so aloof towards him?

Qin Ge couldn't understand it, and the more he couldn't understand, the more out of control he became and the more anxious he became.

Sometimes he felt very close to Xu Xingchen, and sometimes he felt they were very far apart, so far that when he turned around, Xu Xingchen would disappear. All of this made him extremely uneasy.

He was afraid that after so many years of living together day and night, Xingxing had grown tired of him and didn't want him to continue interfering in her life.

"And why didn't you just refuse that person who wanted to add you on WeChat today?"

Qin Ge started bringing up old grievances again.

Xu Xingchen, "I haven't even refused yet, and you've already come."

"Is this because I arrived too quickly and disturbed you?"

The vinegar jar was about to flood the entire room.

"I'm so glad you came to my rescue in time."

They're good at sweet-talking, but they'll go back to their old ways in a couple of days.

Before Qin Ge could ask for clarification, Xu Xingchen yawned.

"Brother, I'm a little tired. I've been in meetings all day."

Qin Ge suppressed all his frustration and said, "I'll go run you a bath."

Xu Xingchen said, "Let's order some more takeout. You haven't eaten much today, and it's so late. The grilled fish at the hotel is pretty good; it's the spicy and sour flavor you like."

Qin Ge hummed in agreement and lowered his head to order food.

I'm so good to him, but I can't keep being this good to him forever.

Liar, liar.

Everything I said before was just to appease him.

Qin Ge: "I've ordered. I'll be there in forty minutes. I'll go run the bathwater."