Moving to the Golden Courtyard

Inside a plain and simple private office, Bronya poured Xu Qi a cup of hot water.

The two sat facing each other across the desk, a scene that gave Bronya a small sense of enjoyment—it was as if Xu Qi had already joined E.T. Studio.

"I really didn't expect you to come today, and without even giving me a heads-up. I wasn't prepared at all."

"I just happened to be wandering around here."

"Happened to?"

"That's right, a coincidence. Since I saw it, I thought I'd come up and take a look."

Bronya didn't doubt him, she just smiled and said, "Then you and us are quite fated... So, how is it? Big hero, is life quite the center of attention now?"

Xu Qi wore a wry smile.

"Don't make fun of me, Bronya. If I really became famous, I'd have to wear sunglasses just to go out."

"To be honest, for a moment, I was really worried you might die there."

"You're worried about the follow-up to that project, aren't you..." Xu Qi could see right through this woman's little calculations.

Bronya: (? ? ?)

"Alright, alright, you were worried about me."

"We're friends!"

Xu Qi imitated Bronya's expression, also making a (? ? ?) face, and pointed to the thing she was holding.

"It'd be better if you didn't have that proposal in your hand when you say that."

"Tsk!" Bronya clicked her tongue. "We're friends, after all..."

"That line is just too convenient to use as an excuse, isn't it..."

"Anyway... perfect! You're here today. Quick! Give me a name. What should this Alahato be called?"

Xu Qi looked at the proposal in front of him, where the name field was still blank, and was speechless for a moment.

"Xu Qi, perhaps sometimes, going out to see the world isn't a bad choice."

"SEED."

"Hmm?"

"Alahato SEED!"

Late at night, Xu Qi sat at his computer desk, his expression somewhat blank.

He seemed to be in a daze, or perhaps he was lost in thought. Coincidentally, a knock on the door interrupted his reverie. Xu Qi scratched his head—it felt like this scene had happened many times before.

He opened the door, and when he saw Mei standing outside, wearing light yellow, form-fitting pajamas and holding a pillow, Xu Qi couldn't help but fall into a daze again.

"Wha... what is it? Why are you looking at me like that..."

"What!"

"Ah?"

"Uh, that's not it." Xu Qi shook his head—even though they were already boyfriend and girlfriend, he could still be captivated by the charm she occasionally revealed.

Crap, I think I've fallen into Mei's beauty trap.

He stepped aside, and Mei naturally walked in.

Since moving to the Golden Courtyard, she often came to Xu Qi's bedroom, but she never came at night.

She sat down on Xu Qi's bed, but Mei didn't immediately state her purpose. She just sat there silently, holding her pillow, with her head lowered, not saying a word.

Xu Qi raised an eyebrow.

He sat down next to Mei, their bodies close together on the bed. Xu Qi could feel that she was a little stiff—nervous.

This made him laugh.

"What are you laughing at?"

"Nothing. I was just wondering what you're doing here in the middle of the night."

"Aren't you still up in the middle of the night?"

"I'm thinking about something."

Mei gave a knowing look, her body gradually relaxing. She couldn't help but say, "I could tell you were a little distracted during the day... you're never like this."

"Is that so?"

"Yeah... it seems like you're making a decision about something. I can tell you're struggling."

Mei... she really is thoughtful, she can even see that.

Xu Qi felt a warmth in his heart—no wonder she came over with a pillow in the middle of the night, she wants to comfort me? My little Mei is so cute.

"Mei..."

Mei blinked and looked at Xu Qi. She didn't interrupt him, she was a good listener.

"I want to... resign."

"?"

"You might be surprised... after the 956 incident, I'm practically a hero. I should be on the fast track at the company."

Indeed...

Mei nodded.

"But I'm actually considering... resigning. I never had this thought when things were terrible, but now I do. I feel a little twisted..."

Mei shook her head, took Xu Qi's intertwined hands, and said seriously.

"You've just resolved a deep-seated obsession, Xu Qi... I heard about your childhood from Aponia."

"Romieu saved you, allowing you to survive in that desperate environment. You're grateful to him and the Mode Capital Metro, so even though that memory was sealed, you still chose to join this company.

But Xu Qi... that choice doesn't mean that what you truly want to do deep down is this kind of job. So I'm not surprised you want to resign now."

Xu Qi looked up at Mei. He never thought this girl would understand him so well, even more than he understood himself.

What Mei said... was all true...

"So, Xu Qi, what are you struggling with?"

"Because I'm afraid..."

"Afraid?"

Xu Qi took a deep breath.

"I only graduated two years ago. I... I don't know what the next company will be like after I leave this one. It's a completely new work environment, and a completely new job.

I... I don't know. And now I have you, so I think maybe a stable job would allow me to be with you better."

Mei's pretty face flushed. She really didn't expect Xu Qi's reason to be this.

At the same time, she felt both shy and happy. Seriously, what does Xu Qi mean by this... He... he wouldn't be thinking about marrying me already, would he...?

Hehe...

"Mei, do you know? I'm really a little scared. I'm afraid I'll struggle at the next company, I'm afraid I'll make a bad choice, I..."

"Xu Qi!"

Mei suddenly hugged him, pulling Xu Qi into her chest.

The sudden softness seemed to instantly soothe the anxiety in Xu Qi's heart. He was like a child, deeply immersed in Mei's warm embrace.

Gently stroking Xu Qi's broad back, Mei couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache—Xu Qi wasn't omnipotent either; he was just a young man who had graduated from college two years ago.

He was also afraid and felt confused about the future.

"It's okay, Xu Qi... just do what you want to do. No matter what you plan to do, I support you. After all, you're my... great hero."

After a long while, Mei released Xu Qi, and Xu Qi reluctantly straightened up.

Looking at Mei in front of him, he felt that having such a girlfriend was an incredibly rare stroke of luck in his life...

Xu Qi couldn't help but lean forward.

Mei seemed to realize what he wanted to do. Her cheeks flushed, and she subconsciously reached out to push him away, but her strength was weak and limp.

In the end... she kissed him without any surprise.

Mei found it increasingly difficult to resist this...

Just a slight touch made her completely sink into it.

The two sat on the bed, and the pillow Mei was holding had long been thrown away by Xu Qi. They kissed each other, feeling as if their souls had been elevated at that moment.

When they separated, Mei could clearly feel the heat in Xu Qi's eyes.

"I... I'm not ready yet... can we do it next time?"

What do you think?

Xu Qi's expression was a little strange—he really didn't expect his girlfriend to be so adorably silly.

Xu Qi leaned forward, this time not to kiss her, but to whisper in Mei's ear, "Then tell me, what do I do?"

Mei's body trembled.

But at this moment, when she was really not ready, a flash of inspiration struck her!

She gently pushed Xu Qi away, then closed her eyes and grabbed at Xu Qi's crotch!

"Hiss! Wait! Wait a minute! You grabbed... the wrong place! It hurts! It hurts!"

"Ah? But... but that's what the book said..."

"What book are you reading...? Slowly, let's find the feeling again."

"Ah? Should... should we not...? Ah!"

"Take it easy, yes, right there. Hiss!~~ Your hands are so cold."

"Don't say anything!... Hurry up!"

"Uh... this really can't be rushed."

48. In a Place Like That, You Have to Learn to Be Ruthless

When Xu Qi slowly opened his eyes in the early morning, he could even hear the slight snores of the person in his arms. He looked down and saw that Mei was still sleeping soundly.

She really had a hard time last night, and I have to say... the taste of it was really hard to describe.

I don't know if it's really... cough! Xu Qi shook his head—girls, after all, aren't that fast. It's already great that it's like this. Give her more time to prepare.

And Xu Qi was quite surprised. He didn't expect Mei to be so bold.

Actually, he just said it casually. Xu Qi had already thought about it. He would tease Mei and then let her go back. At worst, he would take care of himself at night.

But perhaps... Mei cares too much about Xu Qi.

This made him look at the sleeping girl in his arms, and his eyes couldn't help but show a bit more affection.

How stupid was I back then to think about taking things slowly with a girl like this?

If I really let her run away, I'd probably regret it for several lifetimes.

He didn't stay in bed for long. After all, Xu Qi already had a faint feeling. A man's desire in that area is strongest in the morning.

Xu Qi didn't plan to do it during the day... nor did he want to embarrass Mei.

He got out of bed gently, made sure he didn't wake Mei up, helped her cover the quilt, and then walked out.