Touching the spot that Ji Yue Xuan had just lightly pecked, and seeing her pose that he had never encountered before, Chu Xin once again realized how alluring his “good brother” was. He stared blankly at Ji Yue Xuan.
Ji Yue Xuan gazed intently at him, her sapphire eyes seeming to hold countless words.
He opened his mouth, dazed, “Yes, please… please take care of me in the future.”
As his words faded, his phone emitted a notification from the “Daily Life of a Girlfriend with Zero Dating Experience” app.
[TASK: Officially confess to Ji Yue Xuan.]
[Condition for Completion: Met.]
[Reward Issued.]
[Next Task Time: Issued Monday.]
[Completion Bonus: Permission Upgrade Level 1.]
With the task notification complete, Chu Xin experienced some inexplicable changes, such as heightened focus and a slight enhancement in physical strength. His eyes, which had previously struggled with night vision, were now perfectly fine.
However, Chu Xin was unaware of these changes, as they occurred in an instant and went unnoticed.
At that moment, all he knew was that as his words trailed off, his previously dim vision brightened, and the face of the golden-haired girl became clearer and clearer before his eyes.
Ji Yue Xuan listened to his words, her willowy eyebrows arched in a gentle curve.
How adorable~, my darling.
Now that our relationship is confirmed, those sneaky cats will be more cautious, won’t they?
But how long can they last?
Anyway, I’ll make sure to enjoy myself before you get there.
No…
These thoughts aren’t enough.
I want to make my darling mine and mine alone…
For some reason, Chu Xin, who had been captivated by Ji Yue Xuan’s smile, suddenly felt a chill, as if she were thinking something odd.
He blurted out, “You… you okay?”
Ji Yue Xuan was taken aback, feeling as if Chu Xin had seen through her, but… it must have been her imagination, since Chu Xin was so oblivious to these things.
She shook her head and reached out to hold Chu Xin’s hand. “Come on, darling~ Let’s go for a walk, just the two of us~”
…
Meanwhile, at Chu Xin’s home, Su Jin lay on his bed, her short pants and knee-high socks discarded, wearing only a loose, oversized T-shirt that belonged to Chu Xin.
She reveled in his scent, feeling a sense of security and belonging. Usually, she found the emptiness of the house frightening, but now it felt as if Chu Xin were embracing her, their souls intertwined.
Without Chu Xin, I can’t… I can’t go on. If that woman tries to take my brother away, I’ll just have to take him back…
She sat up and buried her face in the short-sleeved shirt, taking a deep breath. The scent was uniquely Chu Xin, with a hint of laundry detergent.
Her breathing quickened, and her face flushed.
Brother, brother…
But the next moment, her fantasies were shattered. She remembered that Chu Xin hadn’t returned yet.
And she hadn’t eaten anything all day. Since she fell asleep hugging a photo of Chu Xin, he hadn’t been seen, and her messages went unanswered.
Though her messages were brief, Chu Xin usually replied instantly.
She glanced at the time; it was almost nine o’clock.
Chu Xin usually didn’t stay out this late on weekends, even if he went to the gym, he’d be back by five at the latest.
Her face darkened, and she retrieved her phone, opening an app that paired with a certain electronic device. A red dot flashed on the map, indicating their location.
This was the tracker she had hidden in the gift.
She gritted her teeth.
No need to guess; she had a good idea of what was happening. It was that woman again.
Now, they were together.
Ji Yue Xuan!
Unforgivable, unforgivable, unforgivable, unforgivable. She’s trying to take the brother who means everything to me.
I won’t, I won’t just let her have him. She returned to her room, opening her wardrobe and taking out a bottle of the reward from the “Hypnosis APP.” Her gaze was distant as she looked at it.
She opened it and took a whiff, her mind growing fuzzy. Though the bottle appeared pink on the outside, the contents were colorless and odorless.
No, she realized, this stuff could harm Chu Xin.
I can’t use it unless it’s absolutely necessary.
I’ll just keep it for now…
After all, my hypnosis level isn’t high enough yet. Let’s wait a bit…
But I’m still worried…
Should I go check on them?
I’ve been so preoccupied with this, I haven’t had the heart to study.
But just thinking about facing that b*tch and her smug expression makes my heart ache.
I guess I’ll just wait a bit longer.
Thinking this, Su Jin quietly returned to her chair, curling her plump legs to her chest.
But what will happen if I just keep waiting?
That remains to be seen.
…
The two of them wandered around the park, hand in hand, the atmosphere awkward as they both felt a kind of dreamlike quality to their new “couple” status.
Or perhaps they were both a bit dazed.
They continued to walk in silence, their hands never parting. Their faces were flushed, and neither dared to look at the other.
Since it was summer, the park had many food stalls, and the vendors would enthusiastically invite the “young couple” to play.
They would quickly dart away.
But for some reason, whether it was Chu Xin’s instinct or Ji Yue Xuan’s deliberate guidance, they found themselves at the entrance of a suburban villa just outside the city. It was almost nine o’clock, and there were few people around, only the occasional passerby.
As they reached the villa, Ji Yue Xuan burst into laughter, bending over with mirth.
“Hahahahahaha, I never expected my darling to have such a pure side! It’s incredible, usually, he’s so unflustered when his brothers tease him!”
Chu Xin felt a pang of embarrassment, glancing around before speaking irritably, “Ji Yue Xuan, what does it matter if I’ve never been in a relationship?”
Ji Yue Xuan smirked, “Actually, not having been in a relationship might be better. It means I won’t have to worry about any ex-girlfriends popping up.”
She straightened up and tapped his nose playfully, “Darling, why are you still calling me by my full name? We’re boyfriend and girlfriend now, after all!”
“Then… what should I call you? Honey?” Chu Xin turned his head so she couldn’t see his expression.
But Ji Yue Xuan moved to his side, speaking earnestly, “You can call me Yue Xuan.”
“Yue… Yue Xuan?”
Ji Yue Xuan nodded, satisfied, “You’re doing great. Keep it up, okay?”
Chu Xin sighed, feeling as if he had fallen into her trap.
But just then, his phone rang. He checked the time; it was already nine. They had been out later than he intended.
He ignored the app’s notifications and Su Jin’s messages.
Ji Yue Xuan was annoyed by the unexpected call.
But Chu Xin answered it, “Hey? What’s up, Su Jin?”
A cold voice came through the phone, “When are you coming home?”
The call ended abruptly.
Ji Yue Xuan guessed what Chu Xin was thinking and spoke first, “You have to go? But I wanted to spend more time with you…”
Hearing this, Chu Xin felt an urge to stay with her forever, but he knew he couldn’t. They had just confessed their love; he couldn’t stay the whole night on their first date.
He nodded, apologetic, “I’m sorry, it’s getting late, Yue… Yue Xuan, we should go home.”
He had been about to call her by her full name but changed his mind when he saw her expression.
But just then, Ji Yue Xuan moved closer, wrapping her arm around his.
Chu Xin could feel the curves of her body.
“I’m home alone tonight,” she whispered in his ear.