Did you hear that?
Pei Yanqiu only saw her pink lips moving, but how could he process a single word?
In this awkward position, she was curled up in his arms, pressed tightly against him. All he could hear was the deafening thump of his own heartbeat—nothing else.
That already overpowering peach fragrance seemed almost alive, drilling straight into his heart.
He coughed and rasped, “Mmm~”
What did “mmm” mean? Shen Xingyao had no idea—her mind was completely focused on the game.
The marksman was squishy and had a somewhat arrogant playstyle. Little Orange dashed in, unleashed a combo, and bounced back, securing First Blood!
“Wow~ So satisfying!!”
Without needing Pei Yanqiu’s help, Shen Xingyao had actually gotten a kill through her own skill!
This feeling was truly exhilarating.
No wonder so many people got addicted to gaming—this sensation was utterly captivating.
Although Pei Yanqiu’s mind was wandering a bit, gaming was almost instinctual for him.
With his sharp mind directing her—telling her what to do and when, where to gank, where to ambush—he even reminded her to check the economy panel. By judging the enemy’s gold, he could pinpoint where the opposing Jungler was, allowing her to perfectly avoid ambushes and even counter-attack.
After all, this wasn’t some high-level match. With a pro’s game sense, Shen Xingyao’s minor mechanical flaws were completely negligible.
Teammates spammed “666” in the chat, filled with recognition and praise for her.
Playing a game like this was truly fun!
Especially at the end, when the enemy’s Crystal Shattered and the dazzling purple-pink top-tier Jungler badge lit up—it was utterly addictive!
This kind of high was exhilarating!
Let’s go, next game, next game
The little deer in Pei Yanqiu’s heart was pounding so hard it made him dizzy, but his rationality had returned.
He subtly pressed a hand to his chest, calming himself for a moment.
Then, he focused even more intently on teaching Shen Xingyao how to play—strategies, little tricks, and so on—all of which were closely guarded secrets.
Without someone pointing them out, some players might never figure them out on their own, no matter how long they played.
Shen Xingyao was naturally clever, had a good memory, and was quick to apply what she learned.
If she made a mistake once, she’d remember it firmly and never repeat it.
Seeing such a good student, Pei Yanqiu could hardly believe his eyes.
Was this still Shen Xingyao?
When they first started dating, Shen Xingyao—perhaps because she saw him as a pro-gaming god—had pestered him to carry her.
When he had time, he’d patiently play with her, but even as a Support, she had no game sense and loved running around aimlessly.
You couldn’t count on her to initiate team fights, she couldn’t protect the carry, and of course, vision control was out of the question.
Still, it was just a low-stakes ranked match—the opponents weren’t that skilled either.
Pei Yanqiu naturally didn’t criticize her harshly, only reminding her where not to go to avoid getting ambushed.
But it was as if she couldn’t understand human language. Tell her not to cross the “death bridge,” and she’d completely forget.
In a single game, she’d die seven or eight times in that same spot!
Even as a Support, she played like that—Pei Yanqiu had zero expectations that she’d win today as a Jungler.
Yet, to his surprise, it was as if she’d become a different person.
She followed his instructions without the slightest hesitation, not only understanding them but executing them perfectly.
Most impressively, any mistake she made once, she never repeated a second time all night.
Not to mention the previous Shen Xingyao, even some of his teammates sometimes couldn’t fully follow his commands.
How had she completely changed like this?
Pei Yanqiu pondered this, even forgetting to command Shen Xingyao.
But after playing over a dozen Solo Queue matches in one night, Shen Xingyao now didn’t even need his guidance to know what to do and when.
Especially that skillful three-finger screen swipe to switch perspectives, accurately tracking the retreat path of low-health enemies, dashing in for two swift strikes, then gracefully bouncing back.
Those kills were executed with seamless fluidity!
Shen Xingyao’s cheeks flushed with excitement, like they were dusted with a light pink blush, so radiant it was hard to look away.
It was already past midnight, yet she seemed completely unaware, reaching out to tap “Start Match.”
Pei Yanqiu swiftly tapped the “X” at the top of her phone screen, canceling her queue.
Shen Xingyao turned back, puzzled, and asked, “What? Do you want to play?”
Truly a gaming-obsessed beauty.
Pei Yanqiu shook his phone. “It’s past eleven. If we keep playing, we’ll be up all night.”
“It’s… it’s still okay, right?” Shen Xingyao felt a bit dazed.
Was the game really this fun?
No wonder the original owner had been so addicted. Once you start playing, who keeps track of time?
These past few hours felt like they’d been stolen by something—she hadn’t even noticed it was already midnight.
Pei Yanqiu pursed his lips and said, “You promised me you wouldn’t stay up late…”
Shen Xingyao reluctantly put down her phone, sheepishly saying, “Then… let’s not play anymore~”
What a shame.
She was on a hot streak and felt she could climb another twenty stars!
If she weren’t such a rational person, someone like Pei Yanqiu who pulled her away at the peak of her excitement would have earned a scolding.
But even if she didn’t scold him now, he still owed her some compensation.
Shen Xingyao’s gaze fell on his rosy lips and refused to budge.
That moist, supple texture was even better than jelly.
They’d kissed twice yesterday. Today, if they couldn’t take it to the next level, at least she should get some benefit, right?
With that thought, Shen Xingyao suddenly leaned in, indulging herself without a hint of guilt.
Pei Yanqiu had been about to urge her to sleep early, but now he reflexively lost himself in the exploration.
Marvelous, marvelous
Friction, friction~
Sparking a fire~
Consumed by desire~
Helplessly swept away~
What she desired, she obtained!
Shen Xingyao was as happy as a mouse falling into a rice jar.
Her hands grew restless too, slipping under the loose hem of his jacket.
Hiss~
Such firm abs!
Wow~~
So hard
Pei Yanqiu’s breathing grew ragged from her teasing, and he could only grip her waist to stop her mischief.
“We don’t have that!”
Those words instantly shattered the intimate atmosphere.
Shen Xingyao felt a bit deflated. The mood had been perfect, but she didn’t want to risk pregnancy.
Her eyes darted around, and she bossily declared, “If you don’t have any, you should’ve bought some!”
Seriously.
Shouldn’t such essentials be prepared by the guy?
Pei Yanqiu knew he was at fault, but he really didn’t want to go buy any.
After all, this place was too shabby. He didn’t want their first time together to be a memory set in such an environment.
He changed the subject, “By the way, once my account is unfrozen, we should move back to our old apartment.”
Shen Xingyao had no idea what the previous apartment was like, and she wasn’t particularly keen on moving back anyway.
She brushed it off, “Moving back and forth is such a hassle. Besides, we paid a deposit and three months’ rent here. If we leave now, wouldn’t that money go to waste?”