After hearing her outrageous words, Chen Xi choked on the water she had just swallowed. "Cough—"
Luckily, she reacted quickly and controlled the water, making it disperse in midair. Otherwise, the bed would have been soaked.
"What on earth are you talking about?" Chen Xi gave her an exasperated look.
Lin Yue smiled and replied softly, "See? Isn't everything fine now?"
Only then did Chen Xi realize that the sense of emptiness had faded considerably. "...I guess you're right."
Seeing this, Lin Yue said with a smile, "All right, no more joking. The real solution is to talk to me more whenever you fall into this state."
She added, "If I'm not around, find Gu Yu."
"Talking more with people you know will help you get out of this state easily."
"So that's how it works. I'll remember that." Chen Xi nodded thoughtfully.
It had to be said: Lin Yue really did have plenty of experience as a seasoned veteran.
Lin Yue shook her head. "There's nothing much to remember. I think that after letting it out once, you'll probably have a hard time falling into this state again."
Chen Xi's mind was far more resilient than an ordinary person's. Even now, aside from what happened at Lake Heart Park, Lin Yue had never seen her truly break down.
Or rather, even at Lake Heart Park, Chen Xi hadn't lost control all that badly. She had still been able to hold her own against Lin Yue in her Erosion State.
At the thought, Lin Yue gently cupped Chen Xi's face in both hands.
"What is it?" Chen Xi didn't seem particularly surprised when Lin Yue suddenly held her face. Instead, she looked at her in confusion.
"Nothing. I just suddenly felt like seeing you cry."
Lin Yue gazed intently into