Just as Lin Li was about to mention the Parasitic Worm, he reconsidered. If Su Yue found out, it would only add to her troubles.
So he swallowed the words that had reached his lips, raised a hand to rub his brow, and deliberately stuck out his belly.
"I was thinking that I've been eating until I'm stuffed at your place every day these past few days. If this keeps up, I'll gain dozens of pounds."
Su Yue burst out laughing at his teasing. She reached over and poked his arm, but her fingertip paused slightly when it touched his firm muscles. "Not at all. Your arms are even sturdier than before."
She looked at Lin Li, the smile in her eyes like melted honey. "Besides, you run around the wilderness every day and burn so much energy. You need to eat more to keep your strength up."
The warmth in Lin Li's heart spread as she looked at him. He laughed and patted his belly to change the subject. "The wind was especially strong on the way here. It'll probably get colder tomorrow. Remember to wear more clothes to work in the morning, and bring a scarf too."
At that, Su Yue raised a hand and tucked the loose strands of hair beside her ear behind it. Her fingertips paused slightly as they brushed her earlobe.
"Got it. You need to be careful when you hunt in the wilderness too. I heard it's much colder there than in the city. If it rains, find shelter right away. Don't get soaked."
As they chatted, Su Yue brought sliced kiwifruit out of the kitchen. The flesh glimmered with a vibrant green sheen.
After eating a few bites, Su Yue's eyes suddenly lit up. She picked up her phone and opened the