Word Number：247 Author：紫凝 Translator： Release Time：2025-09-10

　　“Uh, no way, I can’t stay at your place. That’d be way too awkward,” Qiu Feng stammered, his face turning a deep shade of red.　　“Relax, if you come over, you’ll be sleeping on the couch,” Mu Yu teased, amused by how flustered he was.　　“But... isn’t there an extra bedroom?” Qiu Feng asked, scratching his head, trying to find a way out of the situation.　　“I share the apartment with someone else. What do you think?” Mu Yu replied.　　“Wait, don’t tell me it’s that person named Qing Quan?” Qiu Feng asked nervously.　　“Yep, she’s my friend. Now, come on, we’re here,” Mu Yu said, signaling him to get out of the car.　　Mu Yu lived in a small community that used to be housing for workers from an old steel factory. After the factory relocated, most of the original residents moved out, leaving the place to renters.　　It was late, and the two of them walked quietly, careful not to disturb the silence. But as soon as Mu Yu opened the door, a loud, high-pitched voice broke through the stillness.　　“You stood me up! You promised you’d meet me tonight, and I cleared my whole schedule just for you! And then you just ditched me! Ugh—” The girl’s rant was cut off as Mu Yu swiftly grabbed her hands and covered her mouth.　　“Qing Quan, let’s take this inside. I really don’t want