Chapter 77: Playing Possum

The flute club had plenty of people in every department.

That evening, “Accompany You into Demon, Bind Demon for You” was finished and uploaded to the popular X site.

Ruan Jier curled up in his computer chair, headphones on, eyes closed, listening to the radio drama.

In the drama, Jige’s voice was always gentle. For A You, a man with a dark heart, he doted unconditionally, gave him everything.

A You thought he didn’t know what he was thinking. In front of him, he always acted innocent and harmless. But in private, he kept looking for ways to get back at everyone who had hurt him.

His heart was mad.

The darkness that had wanted to destroy the world suddenly found a speck of light, a touch of warmth.

He kept a shred of humanity for him.

…

The intimate scene in the headphones. Jige’s voice and his blended perfectly, as if they were really doing it.

Ruan Jier opened his eyes. He thought about how often Ji Xiao had episodes in the hospital. Was he having one now? Had someone else already moved in, become his antidote?

By the time he was standing outside Ji Xiao’s apartment door, Ruan Jier was full of regret.

[Am I crazy? Why am I here so late?]

The stunning image of their first meeting, and the “I like you” Ji Xiao had said while hugging him from behind when he left, swirled in his mind.

[Even heroes struggle with beautiful women. And I’m a hero. This Xiao Shiyu really is a femme fatale!]

He had the key, but he hesitated.

Besides, there might be Ji Xiao’s antidote inside.

He pulled out his phone and called Ji Xiao.

No answer.

Ruan Jier took a deep breath and still opened the door.

The living room lights were off. It was pitch dark.

He didn’t turn them on either.

He closed the door quietly and tiptoed toward the bedroom, feeling like a thief.

Light seeped through the gap in the bedroom door, so Ji Xiao was definitely in there.

As he pressed his ear to the door, he prepared himself to hear Ji Xiao tangled up with someone else.

He told himself, if he heard that, he’d leave immediately and never care about him again.

But he didn’t.

What he heard was only Ji Xiao’s voice, strained with pain.

Ruan Jier turned the handle and slowly approached the bed. He saw Ji Xiao biting the quilt, curled up, unable to hold back his muffled groans.

He knew he was done for.

Whether it started with his looks, or the way he kept kissing and teasing him, or just simple pity.

Either way, he was done for.

Ruan Jier reached out and lifted him up.

With the quilt gone from his mouth, Ji Xiao instinctively bit down on Ruan Jier’s shoulder.

Ruan Jier grunted and carried him into the bathroom.

His clothes were soaked with sweat. It showed how long he had endured the pain.

He kissed Ji Xiao to ease his pain and help him relax, while fumbling to fill the bathtub with water.

The bathroom light was off, and the door was open.

The faint light from the bedroom kept them from total darkness, but it wasn’t too bright either.

Ji Xiao’s trembling body slowly calmed.

Ruan Jier set him down and took off his clothes.

Ji Xiao kept his eyes down, not resisting at all, letting Ruan Jier lower him into the tub.

Ruan Jier scooped up water to wash the sweat off his face, gently cupping his chin: “Are you lucid?”

Ji Xiao: “…Yeah.”

“Didn’t you say you’d find someone to take care of you? Why is it that when I see you, you’re struggling alone?”

“…”

Ruan Jier forced him to meet his eyes. His clear eyes were filled with determination: “Talk. Why endure so much pain without calling anyone? With your looks, there’s no way no one would come.”

He put on his domineering voice-acting tone, hoping to pressure Ji Xiao a little.

Ji Xiao closed his eyes, his voice a little hoarse: “When you don’t like anyone, anyone will do to avoid the pain. But once you have someone you like, even if it hurts to death, no one else will do.”

Ruan Jier felt something knock against his heart. His hand holding Ji Xiao’s face loosened slightly.

But Ji Xiao opened his eyes, grabbed his hand, and gazed at him with deep affection: “Jier, you came… does that mean you kind of like me too?”

“Pfft…” Black Cat couldn’t hold back its laughter. “Hahaha, Jier, chicken wing, haha…”

Ji Xiao: [Get lost.]

Black Cat: “Sorry, I’m gone.” God, if its sudden laugh ruined the host’s performance… that was close.

Ruan Jier saw the look in his eyes and couldn’t say no. To hide his nervousness, he said coldly: “I only came because you’re good-looking.”

Ji Xiao smiled: “Then I’ll take good care of this face and stay good-looking forever.”

Ruan Jier: “…”

Ji Xiao pulled him into the water, held him close, and kissed him gently.

Ruan Jier got angry and turned his head away.

Ji Xiao said with restraint: “I think it’s going to happen again… help me.”

Ruan Jier thought, he just had an episode, who is he kidding.

Still, he wrapped his arms around Ji Xiao’s waist. Awkward inside but fierce on the outside, his voice even harsher: “I’m not some experienced pro like you. If you get hurt, don’t blame me.”

In truth, he had never done it before.

Ji Xiao smiled gently: “Don’t worry, you won’t get hurt.”

Ruan Jier said angrily: “Of course. With how many you’ve had… you’re probably used to it!”

Ji Xiao leaned down and sealed his lips.

…

When he was carried and placed on the bed, and Ji Xiao leaned over him, Ruan Jier’s mind was still fuzzy: “What are you doing?”

“Getting something to make it easier on you.”

Ji Xiao opened the bedside table and pulled out bottles and jars.

Ruan Jier couldn’t help another jab: “You sure are prepared!”

Even though he knew Ji Xiao had no choice, the thought still stung.

Ji Xiao kissed him again, softly: “There won’t be anyone else.”

Ruan Jier: “…” Hmph. Then he’d be gentle with him for once.

When he was turned over and made to lie facedown…

“Isn’t that for you?”

“It’s for you.”

“f*ck… ah,.”

…

The next morning, Ruan Jier was woken up by a phone call.

Ji Xiao wasn’t in the room.

He answered gruffly, learned he passed the audition, and immediately laughed: “Okay, I’ll be at the company in a bit. Thanks, okay, bye.”

He hung up and looked down at his clothes on the floor. Headache.

They were soaked and had lain on the floor all night. Definitely not wearable.

He glanced at the wardrobe, gritted his teeth, and decided to wear Ji Xiao’s clothes anyway.

They’d already slept together. Why couldn’t he wear his clothes?

Ji Xiao’s clothes were all simple and comfortable. They were about the same height, so they should fit.

Ruan Jier picked out an outfit and put it on. He pulled up the pants and twitched his lips.

Well, Ji Xiao had a smaller waist.

How could such a thin waist be so strong?

Living room.

Ji Xiao came out of the kitchen with breakfast. As he bent over, he couldn’t help frowning.

Black Cat: “Cough. Too bad the host only has nine points. I’d love to buy you a repair potion, but you don’t have enough points.”

Ji Xiao: [Who gave you the nerve to mock me?]

Black Cat: “Sorry.” Its apology was crisp and clean.

Ruan Jier washed up in the bathroom with disposable supplies, then came to the dining room. Seeing Ji Xiao sitting on the sofa smoking, he frowned: “Do you have a smoking habit?”

Ji Xiao put out the cigarette, his voice warm: “A little.”

“I…”

“I made some breakfast. I hope it’s to your taste. Want to try?”

“…”

Ruan Jier walked quietly to the table. When he saw Ji Xiao put a cushion on the chair, he laughed despite himself: “Do you think I’m that weak?”

Ji Xiao looked up: “Then tonight…”

“No way!”

“Alright.” Ji Xiao’s voice was full of regret.

Ruan Jier sat down on the cushion and breathed a sigh of relief.

He was actually afraid Ji Xiao would obediently take the cushion away.

After breakfast, he said he needed to go to the company. Ji Xiao didn’t object. He saw him to the door, then quietly went to wash the dishes.

Black Cat sighed: “No matter which mission, it always seems easy for you.”

This world was definitely stable.

As for that one failed mission world, it was only because Ji Xiao had voluntarily revealed his real name.

If he hadn’t done that, it would have definitely been complete.

Ji Xiao washed the dishes in silence and put them away.

He took out a cigarette pack, his hands trembling slightly as he pulled out a cigarette.

Black Cat sensed something was wrong and quickly said: “Host, what’s wrong?”

Ji Xiao gave a soft grunt. The cigarette pack slipped from his hand and fell to the floor. His gaze gradually lost focus, and he looked like he couldn’t breathe.

Black Cat was so startled it materialized: “Host!”

Ji Xiao seemed not to hear its call. He panted and struggled in pain.

“Is it another episode? That’s impossible! You and Ruan just last night…”

Black Cat ran toward him, looking terrified out of its wits, then transformed into human form to help him up.

“Host, hold on. Maybe this body has a bad reaction to the drug. After all, it’s not from this world…”

Ji Xiao grabbed his collar and pulled him down.

Black Cat quickly turned back into a cat. Sure enough, the next second it was thrown off.

It landed gracefully and saw that Ji Xiao, having used all his strength to throw it, was even worse. Ji Xiao took out his phone, dialed Ruan Jier’s number, then retreated into the depths of his consciousness.

“Host, wait! I’ll get you the antidote…”

Black Cat: [Leader, help! Give me some points!]

Busy urgently contacting its leader, it didn’t see Ji Xiao roll over onto his stomach. His body still trembled, but there was a hint of a smile in his eyes, and not a trace of pain.

Good harvest.

But he had to see the act through.

At that moment, Ruan Jier had just gotten into his car at the apartment entrance. He answered the phone but heard nothing. He called out a few times with no response. His heart tightened: “Master, please stop the car.”

Ruan Jier ran back, panting. He saw Ji Xiao lying on the floor and didn’t ask a thing. He flipped him over and kissed him.

Ji Xiao slowly showed signs of relief, lightly wrapping his arms around him and kissing back.

Ruan Jier pulled away: “What’s going on? Even if the episodes are getting more frequent, it’s only been one night…”

Ji Xiao: “I don’t know…”

Ruan Jier took him back to the room. He made a phone call, saying something came up and he’d be late to the company.

Ji Xiao: “Actually…”

Ruan Jier pulled the curtains shut, hurried back to the bed, and hugged him: “Come on.”

“No, you just had…”

“I can take it.”

“…” Ji Xiao’s expression stiffened slightly.

He didn’t want to admit it, but his waist was actually a little sore.

“Shiyu, I’m really fine. Just be gentle.”

“…Okay.”

…

Ruan Jier changed clothes, his face glowing, his spirits high: “I’m going to the company. I’ll be back soon.”

He calculated the time. If they started from last night, then at least this time would keep him calm for eight hours.

“Mm.”

Ji Xiao saw him out with a gentle expression.

The moment the door closed, Ji Xiao steadied his waist, sat down on the sofa with a dark face, and lit a cigarette.

This body was the worst he’d ever used.

Black Cat suddenly caught on to what was bothering him and praised: “It’s already pretty good. This Xiao Shiyu never exercised, and this year he’s been too indulgent, so he’s weak. You fought three battles last night, and just now… cough, it’s already pretty impressive.”

Ji Xiao took a deep drag: “You turned human just now?”

Black Cat tensed and quickly said: “Host, I borrowed points from someone else so I can buy you the antidote! That drug is weird, so let’s cure it first?”

Ji Xiao: “I didn’t ask you to borrow, and I didn’t ask you to buy an antidote. You borrowed it, you pay it back. Don’t use my points.”

Black Cat: “???”

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