The security cameras in the villa were already running at nine o'clock the next morning.
At this time of day, everyone should be awake and ready to work, but the entire courtyard is quiet, with the morning sunlight streaming in and the occasional bird chirping.
The quietness only enhanced the tranquil and serene atmosphere of the entire courtyard.
[Everyone's still asleep? Does that mean we can see how the young masters look when they're awake?]
[Maybe it's because we were up too late last night. I remember when the live stream ended, those young masters were still making noise.]
[Ask Director He and the others what time they went to bed last night. They're so young; they really need to take care of their health!]
[I can understand if others haven't gotten up yet, but I'm genuinely shocked that Lu Xunji, this self-disciplined guy, hasn't gotten up either.]
The comments section erupted in agreement, and just as they finished speaking, the security camera at the third-floor exit of the villa captured Lu Xunji's figure.
He was still wearing that tracksuit, with a towel draped over his shoulders, when he came down the stairs from the third floor and went into the yard to wash his face with cold water.
[As expected, our self-disciplined guy's image will never crumble.]
[ Lu Xunji, a man among men! If my ex-boyfriend had this kind of physique, he wouldn't be my ex-boyfriend!]
Who's actually dating Lu Xunji, this all-around perfect boyfriend?
[No one can say thank you. Isn't it better for us aloof beauties to be beautiful on our own? Lu Xunji doesn't need to be in a relationship. He's already outstanding enough. Being in a relationship will only hinder his progress towards becoming the King of Roll!]
[That's strange. Lu Xunji usually exercises in the yard, why is he suddenly at the gym today? Does he think we're all strangers?]
[I used to work out at the other courtyard because the gym wasn't renovated yet...]
[Wait, good heavens, what did Brother Xunzi do last night? Why are there three scratches on his neck?]
[Seriously, I didn't even notice it unless I looked closely, it really is a scratch... and it's on the back of my neck, such a sensitive spot, it feels like I was scratched in bed...]
[Our Xie Little Ji's claws are still sharp.]
[I'm really fed up with you shippers.]
[ Brother Xunzi, you really need to protect yourself in bed! After all, your face isn't just yours; it's the shared property of the entire Young Field!]
[Holy crap, my favorite couple slept together behind my back?]
[Very likely. Look, Xie Ji still hasn't gotten out of bed; he's probably been so exhausted by our Brother Xunzi that he can't get out.]
[Your language is so rough, sister!]
Lu Xunji, as usual, stood by the pond feeding the goldfish, then tidied up the dog villa, and finally washed his hands to prepare breakfast.
Today is the first day of the farmhouse's opening. The guests invited by the program team will arrive at Brother House Affection Farm Stay at 1 p. m. Before that, everyone's task is to arrange the tourists' experience route and cook a delicious dinner for them.
Xie Ji slept soundly through the night and was still fast asleep with his head covered.
Ji Shi was the second to get up. He went out and looked around, and was surprised to find that Xie Ji had gotten up later than usual today. The only sound in the entire courtyard was Lu Xunji making breakfast in the kitchen.
He circled the courtyard twice, making sure Xie Ji wasn't there, then stretched and trotted over to Xie Ji's room, knocking twice.
" Xie Ji, are you up yet?"
No one answered. Ji Shi knocked twice, found the door wasn't locked, so he simply turned the doorknob and walked in nonchalantly.
Then I saw a small bulge on the bed, and Xie Ji's blond hair peeked out from the gap in the blanket.
Ji Shi Ji Shi laughed, jumped onto the bed, and hugged Xie Xiaoji, blanket and all, giving him a good shake. "Get up, Xie Little Ji, the sun's already high in the sky!"
Xie Ji opened his sleepy eyes, still half-asleep, and clutched the blanket, calling out in a hoarse voice, " Lu Xunji, don't do this to me!"
"Damn it, you better look carefully at who I am!" Ji Shi angrily pulled Xie Ji out of the covers, pinched his cheek, and brought him close, smiling, "Good morning, call me Brother Ji Shi."
Xie Ji kicked him, yelling, "Get out of here too!!"
Lu Xunji slapped him, but Ji Shi Ji Shi with the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms.
Ji Shi grumbled, "I'm not getting out of bed. Get up now."
"No." Xie Ji lay on the bed, mumbling, "My head hurts so much, I want to sleep."
Ji Shi leaned closer and touched Xie Ji's forehead. "Who told you to drink last night? It really hurts! Do you need to go to the hospital?"
Xie Ji shook his head. "Don't touch me, I want to sleep."
Ji Shi simply hugged Xie Ji through the blanket and said happily, "Then I'll sleep with you."
Xie Ji didn't move; he had already fallen asleep again with his eyes closed.
Ji Shi adjusted his posture, paused for a moment, as if remembering something, then jumped out of bed and locked the door from the inside.
He hadn't spent time alone with Xie Ji like this in a long time. Before, Lu Xunji was like a dog guarding its food. Before he could even say two words to Xie Ji, he could hear Lu Xunji calling for Xie Ji from not far away, and then Xie Ji would happily run to find him.
Lock the door from the inside so you can't get in. Let's see how you try to steal the Xie Ji from me then!
After locking the door, Ji Shi strolled back to his room, cuddled Xie Ji, and prepared to go back to sleep.
Unfortunately, I couldn't fall asleep during my second nap. Every time I closed my eyes, I worried that Lu Xunji would knock on the door at any moment.
But to his surprise, Lu Xunji, who should have appeared by this time in the past, never showed up. He held Xie Ji and lay there for more than half an hour, but there was no movement outside the door.
Although he didn't know what had happened, Ji Shi figured Lu Xunji must have forgotten, Ji Shi he propped himself up and looked closely at Xie Ji's face.
Perhaps because of the alcohol, Xie Ji's face was a little redder than usual. She was sleeping soundly, and her long, straight eyelashes were tinged with the color of sunlight, making her look so adorable that you wanted to take a bite.
Ji Shi paused for a moment, then, as if possessed, lowered his head, wanting to kiss Xie Ji's face.
He wouldn't do something like taking advantage of someone to steal a kiss on the lips, but kissing on the cheek... that should be okay, right?
Good friend, what's wrong with a kiss on the cheek? Xie Ji won't blame him.
Just as his lips were inches from Xie Ji's face, Xie Ji reached out and slapped his lips.
Ji Shi: "..."
Is its defense really that strong?
Xie Ji, his eyes still closed, mumbled sleepily, "No, no, I really want to sleep. I'll kiss you when I wake up, Lu Xunji."
Ji Shi tightened his grip on Xie Ji's arm, staring at Xie Ji with a gloomy expression.
" Lu Xunji was so affectionate with you?"
He asked in a low voice.
Xie Ji didn't answer, but buried her head in his chest and nuzzled against him, then called out again, " Lu Xunji."
Ji Shi felt a mix of emotions and didn't know how to describe his feelings.
Shang Yan had told him to think it over carefully, and he had thought about it. It was just a breakup. Although it was the first time the young master had liked someone and he had broken up with her, it didn't prove that he, the young master Ji Shi, lacked charm.
It's just that Xie Ji doesn't like him.
Xie Ji didn't like it.
Once those five words appeared in his mind, no joke, Ji Shi felt his heart break.
Such a handsome young master from a wealthy family, a pure and innocent man, and his first attempt at becoming a courtier ended in failure. That's so embarrassing.
But Ji Shi always held onto a sliver of hope, always feeling that Xie Ji might change his mind if he ever came to a change of heart.
After all, Xie Ji didn't like him, but he didn't like anyone else either.
But at this moment, Ji Shi knew it was unlikely.
Lu Xunji seems to have truly left a unique mark on Xie Ji's heart.
Ji Shi Xie Ji, wanting to cry, but thinking of her own status, she held back her tears.
Sitting next to Xie Ji, looking at his face, she thought angrily.
I hate Nantong.