Today was his birthday.
Just after midnight last night, the whole gang had sent their birthday wishes right on the dot, each afraid of being later than the others.
Unfortunately, the birthday boy was already asleep.
Lin Xingye had started trembling violently that night. Unable to stop it, he had hurried through washing up, put on some soothing music, and tried everything he could to fall asleep.
When none of them got a reply, they had not thought much of it.
Star really had been tired lately.
Except for Lin Xingmo and An Shi.
Ever since they were little, Lin Xingmo and his older brother had always wished each other a happy birthday at midnight. Today, however, he had received a birthday text that was obviously scheduled.
They had always looked forward to their birthdays. There would be lots of presents, and they could let loose and play all day.
He messaged Xu Chen to ask, only to learn that his brother had not replied to anyone.
In for a penny, in for a pound. He got straight out of bed and went to Lin Xingye's room.
The door was locked.
Even more suspicious.
There was nothing he could do for now, so Lin Xingmo decided to question him properly in the morning.
Meanwhile, An Shi had not gone to sleep either. Whenever he got off work early, he usually went to bed early too, but not today. And he knew Lin Xingye's habits better than anyone.
"He went to sleep this early?" After messaging Bo Xi to ask, he became even more certain that something was wrong. "Star, what's going on with you?"
"Why aren't you asleep yet?"
William had shamelessly wormed his way into An Shi's room, insisting that he was scared to sleep alone. He had been