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

This was the first time Qin Ge and Xu Xingchen had a cold war.

It can hardly be called the Cold War.

He's like a walking, fully automatic refrigerator, radiating cold air everywhere, then coldly serving soup.

I get up first thing in the morning and order breakfast.

After going out for a workout and returning home, I saw that it was almost time, so I dug Xu Xingchen out of bed and changed him into his outfit for the day.

Then, I carried him to wash up.

After breakfast, I escorted him to the venue, and once again became a silent, walking bodyguard.

With Qin Ge present, Xu Xingchen didn't have to do many things himself; Qin Ge always provided the most suitable things when needed most.

These are things ingrained in his very being.

Qin Ge was used to serving people, and Xu Xingchen was also used to being served, from the age of five to twenty-one.

So many days and nights, so many years of companionship, have turned the gaps in their lives into each other's image.

They were so used to each other's presence.

Without saying a word, they know what the other person wants to do.

Lin Shu, "A polite question, what kind of game are you playing...?"

Xu Xingchen thought of some unpleasant things in their fanfiction, closed his eyes, and suppressed it. "They're angry, don't worry about it."

Qin Ge also realized that he had read that document.

When Li Le sent it to him, he said it was a mistake. He said he and Xingxing loved each other and were doing role-playing.

Overall, it's not bad, but some parts are a bit strange.

He still read it once.

He seemed a little uneasy as he looked at Xu Xingchen, as if he had thought of something.

Qin Ge was annoyed, so he went to get Xu Xingchen some drinks.

Lin Shu's eyes lit up. "Xingzai, have you ever considered letting him remain mute?"

"He's so handsome when he just does things without saying a word, and that makes him even more likable."

Xu Xingchen, "...It's a bit difficult."

"Hello, this is Qin Ge. I need to reconsider that investment in University A."

Lin Shu's eyes widened, and she gritted her teeth.

She mouthed to him, "I was wrong."

Qin Ge remained unmoved.

Lin Shu whispered, "I'm giving Xingxing two days off, you guys go and have some fun."

Qin Ge: "Hmm, I'll consider adding another ten million."

"Yes, contact my assistant."

Lin Shu's eyes sparkled with excitement, and she couldn't stop smiling. "No need to shut up, Mr. Qin looks handsome just like this."

"Xingzai, you guys go and have some fun. Your master is here."

The real exchange and sharing is over for today; the next two days will be all about attracting investment.

There's no way around it, we're poor. Every lab is short of money. Research is a money pit; you have to keep throwing money into it.

In the past, she had to go around seeking investment, but now that Qin Ge is her sugar daddy, their lab is doing much better, and they don't have to rush into investment anymore.

Lin Shu found her sugar daddy much more agreeable.

With a wave of his hand, he said, "Go, go."

Qin Ge didn't stand on ceremony and took Xu Xingchen's hand as they left.

Xu Xingchen looked at Qin Ge's profile and found it somewhat amusing.

"Are you planning to just stop talking to me for the next couple of days?"

Qin Ge, "Wait until you deeply realize your mistakes."

Xu Xingchen shook his arm. "Let's go to the night market."

"It's been a long time since I've been there."

Qin Ge remained silent, walking towards the night market.

A warm evening breeze rustled through the trees, and the streetlights cast a soft, orange glow.

The two walked side by side, their shadows stretched long by the streetlights, overlapping and inseparable.

The night market was bustling with people, and the aroma of cooking filled the air.

The roadside was lined with a dazzling array of stalls.

The sizzling grilled skewers, the sweet and soft roasted chestnuts, the colorful handmade ornaments, and the constant calls of vendors create a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

Qin Ge took care of everything for Xu Xingchen, and he hadn't felt this kind of warmth and life in a long time.

He habitually leaned closer to Qin Ge, his arm occasionally brushing lightly against Qin Ge's forearm.

The faint fragrance emanating from her body kept wafting into Qin Ge's nose.

"It's been a long time since I've been to a night market. The last time was the day after the college entrance exam."

Xu Xingchen spoke softly, his voice gentle and tinged with nostalgia.

"That night I ate too much ice cream and had an upset stomach in the middle of the night. You carried me for three blocks to find a pharmacy."

Qin Ge paused slightly. Of course he remembered that from then on, he strictly restricted Xu Xingchen from eating cold food.

With a cold expression, he bought an ice cream and handed it to Xu Xingchen, saying, "You can only eat half."

Xu Xingchen's eyes crinkled into a smile as she took a bite and offered it to Qin Ge.

She took his hand without hesitation.

"Still angry?"

Qin Ge lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on their clasped hands, and uttered two words indifferently: "Not gone."

The two of them took turns eating the ice cream, one bite for each other, and finished the whole thing.

Qin Ge strolled around seemingly casually, but his gaze remained firmly fixed on Xu Xingchen, never leaving her side.

Seeing Xu Xingchen staring at the sausage stall for a couple of seconds, Qin Ge let go of Xu Xingchen's hand and stepped forward without him having to say anything. He skillfully ordered a plain sausage and added some chili powder.

After paying, he turned around and handed it directly to Xu Xingchen's mouth.

Xu Xingchen lowered his head slightly and took a small bite.

He chewed, mumbling, "The grilled sausages outside our old high school were a bit tastier."

Qin Ge didn't respond, but just watched him eat quietly. The streetlights fell on Xu Xingchen's fair profile, his long, curled eyelashes trembling slightly with each blink, his jawline clean and sharp, exuding youthful charm.

His heart started to stir again, and he reached out to wipe a bit of grease from the corner of Xu Xingchen's mouth.

The warm touch of my fingertips brushed against my skin, leaving behind tiny calluses, a gentle sensation that made my heart flutter.

Xu Xingchen's eyes darkened, and he stuck out his tongue to lick it, which happened to be... Qin Ge's fingertip.

Qin Ge's hand trembled slightly, and he quickly withdrew it.

"The things outside are dirty, don't lick them carelessly next time."

He's not clean either.

Xu Xingchen bowed his head and responded.

Just as Qin Ge was about to speak, he suddenly caught a strange look in his peripheral vision.

The night market was crowded and chaotic, with passersby strolling around, most of them walking in a hurry. Only a man about three meters behind me was holding up his phone and taking pictures from time to time.

At first, Qin Ge thought it was just a passerby casually taking pictures of the night scene and didn't take it to heart.

As they walked, the two changed stalls several times and covered a distance of several dozen meters, but the man always followed them at a distance that was neither too close nor too far.

The angle of the phone screen never changed, always pointing at Xu Xingchen, or more precisely, at the scene of the two of them together, and it was continuously filmed.

The man deliberately kept a low profile, blending into the crowd and pretending to stroll around, but his eyes darted around and darted away, revealing a deliberate sense of spying that was particularly glaring.

The tenderness in Qin Ge's eyes vanished instantly, his body temperature plummeted, and the cold air that had just dissipated returned, becoming even heavier and colder than during the day.

His hand, which had been resting at his side, slowly tightened, his knuckles turning white. His calm eyes darkened, and his sharp gaze pierced through the crowd, locking onto the person taking the photo.

Xu Xingchen keenly noticed the change in the person beside him and glanced sideways. "What's wrong?"

The moment he finished speaking, Qin Ge raised his hand and gently pressed the back of his head.

She pressed his face against her chest, protecting it tightly so the camera wouldn't capture it at all.

The movements were swift and natural, conveying a strong sense of protectiveness.

"Don't turn around." Qin Ge's voice was low and cold, devoid of its previous gentleness, and tinged with a faint chill. "Someone is taking pictures."

Xu Xingchen was slightly taken aback, and instantly suppressed her smile, obediently burying herself in his arms.

The clean, refreshing scent emanating from Qin Ge lingered around his nose, gently soothing the sudden discomfort and panic that had risen in his heart.

The night market was bustling with people, as noisy as ever, but all Xu Xing could hear was the faint sound of her own heartbeat.

He could clearly feel that the person in front of him was very tense, with a straight back, like an indestructible wall.

It keeps all spying and malice out.

Qin Ge did not react immediately, but calmly put his arm around his waist, protecting him completely in his arms, his steps steady.

They continued walking slowly, looking no different from any other couple strolling around.

During the period when Qin Ge was still in the swimming world, many people secretly took photos of him.

They were very interested in the life of the young prodigy and spied on everything about him.

From school to home.

It was easy to spot Xu Xingchen, who was inseparable from Qin Ge.

Xu Xingchen was brought out for trial.

Some people even spread rumors about his relationship with Qin Ge, using extremely offensive language. During that time, Qin Ge sued many people and used some special methods to silence them forever.

Things improved a lot after Qin Ge retired.

Qin Ge is very photogenic.

He whispered in Xu Xingchen's ear.

"Let's walk slowly and not look in that direction."

Xu Xingchen felt a tingling sensation in his ears and hummed in response.

After turning left and right, they arrived at a deserted place, where Qin Ge pinned Xu Xingchen against the wall.

He tilted his head and made a kissing motion.

The distance between their lips was less than one centimeter.

"Knock knock knock knock".

Xu Xingchen heard a series of increasingly rapid heartbeats.

eager.

His gaze shifted from Qin Ge's eyes to his lips.

My fingertips curled up again and again.

Qin Ge was still talking right up to him, but he couldn't hear what Qin Ge was saying at all.

His gaze was fixed entirely on Qin Ge's lips.

Why doesn't Qin Ge like him?

What if?

What if!

They've all gotten this.

His desire nearly drove him to the brink of collapse.

It's like someone who has walked through the desert all summer long suddenly finding a clean spring.

Everything that had been suppressed began to rebound.

His soul was being torn apart, his mind was clouded, he couldn't think about anything, he didn't consider anything.

A fine, itchy sensation crept into his bones; he was truly going crazy.

Why can't Qin Ge like him?

From childhood to adulthood, he didn't really want anything.

He was willing to give anything for Qin Ge.

Qin Ge's eyes darted around, not daring to look at Xu Xingchen. He didn't know why he was acting this way. He whispered, "If we pretend to kiss, he'll definitely follow us and film it."

Regardless of that person's motives, they wouldn't miss this golden opportunity.