For the moment, everything seemed perfectly normal.
A conventional opening, and the scene-setting was fairly good too.
Yao Ziyan leaned back against the sofa, shifted into a more comfortable position, and continued reading.
After winning the... who knew which round of Dou Dizhu, Luo Chuan emerged from the hot spring pool.
His body now felt a little weightless, and his earlier exhaustion had long since vanished without a trace.
Sure enough, soaking in hot springs was the best way to relax.
He ruffled his hair and felt a faint lingering dampness.
Luo Chuan yawned and could not be bothered to care.
It would dry on its own soon enough, anyway.
Stretching deeply, Luo Chuan strolled toward the rest area.
As he drew close, he faintly heard voices coming from behind the room door.
"Can you beat me instantly with seventeen cards?!"
"Hehe, Zi Yue, you lost again."
"Huh? The boss's novel updated in secret!"
"You only just noticed..."
Amid the noisy chatter, Luo Chuan vaguely made out part of the conversation.
Very good. Very lively.
But he did not hear Yao Ziyan's voice.
Had she already gone back?
Still, since he was already here, he might as well go in and take a look.
When he pushed open the door, the previously muffled voices immediately became clear.
Several figures also came into Luo Chuan's view.
"Boss, you came over too." Yao Ziyue greeted Luo Chuan.
"Good evening, Boss." Elina spoke without lifting her head, staring at the cards in her hand as she considered what to play next.
The others also lazily called out to him.
Luo Chuan responded casually, then quickly noticed Yao Ziyan on the sofa, hugging her Magic Phone.
This girl's expression was a little strange. Her face was slightly flushed, and she had not noticed Luo