When 037 said Lu Yubai and Chen Xiwan were playing together, Lu Xiaoxiao had been a little alarmed.
But when she went downstairs to the living room, she realized she had been overthinking it.
Before she had even reached the bottom of the stairs, she spotted the two of them sitting together on the nearby sofa, playing a game.
Lu Yubai was completely absorbed, grinning like an idiot as he tapped away, whooping and hollering as he directed Chen Xiwan to coordinate with him.
"Quick, quick, quick, come over here! Here! Yes, yes, yes, hurry up and heal me... Fuck, how did you die? Sorry, sorry, I didn't mean to leave you to die! That guy suddenly jumped out, and I dodged on instinct."
Chen Xiwan smiled with her lips pressed together and replied in a soft, delicate voice, "It's all right. As long as you're alive, that's what matters. I barely do any damage anyway. If you died and left me all alone, I wouldn't know what to do."
"But those moves you just pulled off looked amazing! You got so many kills in no time, I couldn't even see how you were using your skills. Your hand speed could practically rival professional esports players. You're really incredible."
"Hehehehehe... Nah, nah, I'm just okay. I'm not that amazing. But not to brag, there really aren't many of my friends who are better at games than me! Hahahahaha!"
Chen Xiwan's praise went straight to Lu Yubai's head, and he grew even more excited. He didn't even notice Lu Xiaoxiao coming downstairs, just kept grinning stupidly as he called to Chen Xiwan, "Sis-in-law, hurry over once you respawn! I'll definitely protect you this time. Just wait, I'll show you another awesome play in a minute. That wasn't even my best!"
"Sure,