The entire room was covered in alcohol spilled by Chu Ziyu, and there wasn't a single place to sit. Lu Lin turned and left, saying, "It's nothing, I'm leaving."
Xie Yunjie dodged the crumpled paper and chased after it, shouting, "I'm coming too!"
Xie Yunjie was urgently summoned, but instead of driving, he hitched a ride with Lu Lin back home.
He got into the passenger seat, fastened his seatbelt, and glanced at the armrest compartment, which was open and full of small snacks and chocolates.
Xie Yunjie clicked his tongue, "Looks like things are going well; you've even prepared snacks for your little boyfriend."
Lu Lin hates snacks.
During his school days, every Valentine's Day, his desk would be stuffed full of chocolates and snacks, which Xie Yunjie and Chu Ziyu would then devour.
Xie Yunjie reached out to grab a handful.
Lu Lin didn't speak. The car jolted as he started it, and Xie Yunjie, who was leaning to the side, was suddenly thrown forward, his forehead hitting the back of the seat. He let out a loud howl, rubbing his forehead, his smile particularly smug. "He's such a treasure, I won't even let him eat my snacks."
"Don't touch his things," Lu Lin said calmly. "If you want to eat, I'll treat you to a meal at a restaurant."
"Okay, let's find a shop." Xie Yunjie sat up straight.
His expression became slightly more serious.
His impression of Yan Heqing was perfect; however, the fact that he worked part-time at a bar at the age of 18 and was a skilled bartender suggested that his background was not simple.
Although he knew that with Lu Lin's skills and abilities, no one would dare to mess with him, as an old friend, he hoped that everything would be well for Lu Lin.
Thirty years of dedication are evident in this box of snacks.
*
It was almost eight o'clock when Yan Heqing returned to his residence.
As he climbed the stairs, the dim light from the motion-sensor lights shone on Lu Muchi.
There were no cigarette butts this time.
He held the cardboard box, looking at Yan Heqing with a complicated expression.
This scene looks familiar.
In the original story, every time Lu Muchi angered Lin Fengzhi, he would bring this kind of cardboard box containing different gifts when he tried to appease him and apologize.
Now it's him.
Yan Heqing asked calmly, "What brings you here?"
Lu Muchi slammed the cardboard box shut, his suppressed anger erupting, "I've been waiting for you for a whole day and night, what the hell am I doing here?!"
Yan Heqing remained unmoved. "I didn't keep you waiting."
Lu Muchi choked on his breath, his facial muscles twitching rapidly. After a moment, he softened, " Yan Heqing, please don't treat me like this. I really don't know how to treat you anymore."
Meow meow meow...
The kitten meowed inside the cardboard box, Lu Muchi then remembered that he still had a killer move.
He rushed downstairs and unveiled the cardboard box as if presenting a treasure.
It was a rag doll, with incredibly pure eye color.
Last night, Lu Muchi went to Lin Fengzhi's favorite pet store and bought the most expensive cat.
Having not seen Yan Heqing this close in so long, Lu Muchi gazed at him almost greedily, his eyes gradually softening with tenderness. "This is a gift for you. Don't be angry with me anymore."
Yan Heqing frowned.
"Take it."
Lu Muchi's smile froze. He asked, puzzled, "Don't you like cats?"
"I don't like it." Yan Heqing's voice was icy.
"Hey..." Lu Muchi stopped talking.
Yan Heqing feeding stray cats doesn't necessarily mean he likes cats.
Lu Muchi an unprecedented setback.
He had never felt so defeated before, even when facing Lin Fengzhi.
Lu Muchi his teeth, "Then it's lost."
Yan Heqing wasn't fooled. "It's your cat, you have the right to do what you want with it," he said calmly. "Please don't come looking for me again."
Lu Muchi's pupils constricted. "Afraid of who will misunderstand?"
Yan Heqing suddenly looked at him; his light-colored pupils, in the dappled, dim light, appeared as a complex deep purple.
Lu Muchi a beat, and he guiltily avoided eye contact.
Yan Heqing slowly and clearly uttered a few words, " Lu Muchi, you're disgusting."
He walked past Lu Muchi upstairs.
Lu Muchi didn't move. Hearing the door close, he cursed under his breath.
I tried to explain, but I messed it up again.
He turned back, wanting to follow, when his phone vibrated again in his pocket.
Take it out.
It was Lu Changcheng urging him again.
If he doesn't go back soon, the bodyguards will come and take him away.
Lu Muchi had no choice but to leave reluctantly.
As he stepped out of the apartment building, a stray cat darted past him, and Lu Muchi abruptly stopped.
Now I understand why Yan Heqing is angry.
Lin Fengzhi likes cats...
He even tried to appease him with the cat!
Lu Muchi a surge of annoyance. The cat in the cardboard box was still meowing, which only fueled his frustration. He tossed it aside, got into his car, and drove off.
The car's taillights disappeared, and another figure emerged from the apartment building.
Yan Heqing walked to the cardboard box and squatted down. He opened the lid, and the kitten immediately popped its head out, eagerly licking his palm.
Yan Heqing's palm held pet-shaped cream.
After the kitten finished eating, Yan Heqing took out a bottle of mineral water from his pocket, unscrewed the cap, poured some water into it, and placed it in front of the kitten. The kitten sniffed it and slowly stuck out its tongue to lick the water.
Yan Heqing filmed a video of the kitten drinking water.
I searched for cat and dog adoption platforms in the capital city, registered an account, and posted videos.
He received many private messages.
It was windy at night, but Yan Heqing didn't mind. He patiently screened the options and finally arranged to pick up the cat the next morning with a local girl who owned a house and had a stable job.
Yan Heqing has taken the cat home for the time being.
*
The next day, the girl came to pick up the cat very early.
Fearing she might run into a scammer, she called her best friends, making a total of three girls.
When Yan Heqing opened the door, all three of them were surprised; they hadn't expected such a young and handsome man!
The girl who adopted the cat blushed deeply. She nervously handed over the documents she had prepared, including her ID card, work permit, and even her property ownership certificate.
Yan Heqing smiled politely, didn't check the girl's ID, and handed her the box. "I've seen your profile; you've been feeding stray cats and dogs for several years. I believe you."
The girl's eyes lit up instantly. She carefully took the box and nodded emphatically, "Don't worry, I will take good care of it!"