Xu Qichen furrowed his brow in thought for a moment. He hesitated over whether to use this vial of medicine. But if he didn’t, it would go to waste. Now facing a city-wide massacre, it was better to kill one innocent by mistake than miss the chance to poison a wolf.
Zhao Ke stepped on Xia Xiuze to pull Ruan Xiao. Xia Xiuze voted for Xia Xiqing. Ruan Xiao…
Ruan Xiao’s speech was unlike her usual self. Xu Qichen knew her capabilities well—whether it was her astonishing calculation and logical reasoning in Escape from Heaven, or her performance as a blindfolded villager in the previous round of Werewolf. She shouldn’t be playing this recklessly.
If Ruan Xiao wasn’t a wolf, she was at least Cupid.
Xu Qichen held up a 3 and closed his eyes.
“Daybreak.”
All players opened their eyes, awaiting the narrator’s verdict.
“Last night’s victims were Player 2, Xu Qichen, and Player 3, Ruan Xiao. No final words. Please hand over the police badge.”
Xu Qichen removed his badge and handed it to Xia Zhixu beside him, shooting him a knowing glance. A decade of shared understanding meant the brief exchange spoke volumes. Xia Zhixu gave a slight nod.
[Ahhhhhhh! Zhixu’s gaze looking up at the scriptwriter!]
[His hand! He just casually touched the scriptwriter’s waist!!! They’re totally a couple!!]
[So perfect together!! Is this really not a blind date show???? Is it really not a dating show? How many couples are there?]
[The badge was handed over to hubby! Yes!!!]
[Not being a killjoy, but I think the scriptwriter looks just like Xiyada! Covering half his face makes them identical!]
[Spot the Xiyada fan!! I’ll always love Xiyada!]
“Player exits. Badge transferred to Player 1, Xia Zhixu.” The narrator paused. “Now, the Sheriff will choose the speaking order.”
Xia Zhixu tilted his chin toward Xia Xiqing, who shot him a withering glare.
[Hahahaha, uncle and nephew are absolute natural enemies]
[For some reason I have a… craving for uncle-nephew pairings. Hengheng, I’m sorry!]
[Is this uncle-nephew pairing Fong-level? This is even more incestuous than incest itself!]
“Fine, I’ll speak.” Xia Xiqing rested his chin on his arms, leaning on the table. His smile resembled a charming yet mischievous kitten. “Last night, on a whim, I tested Xia Zhixu. I feared Chenchen might hand over the badge to you—he’d either give it to you or Zhou Ziheng. He’d already mentioned that you two hold the most favorable positions with him. Just to be safe, I needed to know if the chief candidate was one of us. Turns out I was right—he really did give the badge to you.”
After speaking, Xia Xiqing turned his head to glance at his left side. “None of you died. There’s at least one wolf among you—maybe two.” He shifted his gaze to Xu Qichen’s empty seat. “But there’s one thing I’ve been pondering. I didn’t intend to reveal the truth, but since Chenchen is dead, it doesn’t matter now. In my view, Chenchen was the witch. But why didn’t he reveal his identity? Why didn’t he report his silver water? Wasn’t he afraid someone would steal his clothes? That part I can’t quite figure out. But it’s fine. I’ll just assume he left as the witch.”
“I’ll point out the remaining wolf suspects directly. Yang Bo is definitely a wolf. Ruan Xiao is highly likely a wolf—she doesn’t play the good guy role like that. That leaves only one more. Either Zhao Ke or Xia Xiuze. You two are attacking each other. Xia Xiuze, as Sheriff, vote for me. I’ll verify one and push one. Whichever one you push, I’ll verify the other. The Sheriff will choose from these two.” After saying this, Xia Xiqing winked at Xia Zhixu. “You should be able to tell, right? There’s definitely a wolf among these two. I won’t say more. Pass.”
Xia Xiuze pouted, looking aggrieved. “I really am a villager! Just because I voted for the real Seer at the start? I don’t get why I voted for my brother, yet he still pushes me.”
Xia Xiqing propped his chin on his hand, leaning sideways toward him with an expression that said, “Let’s see what you’ve got.”
[Hahahahaha Your brother and you were never on the same team to begin with, hahaha]
[Even if he’s not in a werewolf romance, he’s definitely not on your side, little bro]
[Wake up, little bro!!!]
“I really am a good guy,” Xia Xiuze explained. “I think the fact that I dared to vote for you during the police phase proves I’m not a wolf. Even though Zhao Ke stepped on me, I still have to say—just because Zhao Ke pulled two people who left doesn’t necessarily mean he’s a wolf. Was Ruan Xiao really poisoned? What if it was Lianzi?“ His eyes lit up as he continued, ”Maybe Xu Qichen isn’t the witch, which is why he didn’t report Yinshui before leaving—because he never had it. He and Ruan Xiao might be a couple. A werewolf romance is possible.”
Gotcha. Xia Xiqing couldn’t help but curve his lips, tilting his head slightly as he raised an eyebrow at Xia Zhixu.
[Holy crap, Xiqing’s setting a trap!]
[Oh no, oh no, little bro’s spilling the beans. xqgg This is a chain trap! One after another!]
“So I really don’t understand why everyone keeps targeting me. I’m a good person, I swear.” Xia Xiuze sighed. “Whatever.”
Shang Sirui began speaking. “I’m a villager—just an ordinary one. But I think Ruan Xiao was the wolf who left. I heard her speech from the last round backstage, and it was incredibly logical. This round, she seems off—like she’s hiding an identity, and not a wholesome one. I also believe the Seer’s claim that Yang Bo is a confirmed wolf. That leaves only one wolf on the field, and I think it’s either Zhao Ke or Xia Xiuze. Honestly, Xia Xiuze’s speech just now didn’t have much substance, but he did defend Zhao Ke. I think he leans more toward being a good guy.”
After saying this, he glanced at Zhao Ke to his left. “Hmm… I think you should speak well later. I’ll pay close attention to your speech. Pass.”
[This round felt so close. If we push the younger brother, it’s a werewolf-cowboy vs. villagers matchup. If we push Zhao Ke, the villagers will struggle to win, and the wolves and werewolf-cowboys will have a chance to fight back.]
[San San’s frown is so adorable!! I can handle this!!]
When it was Zhao Ke’s turn to speak, his expression was full of anguish and utter confusion. “I don’t understand why the blame is being thrown at me. Is it just because I defended Ruan Xiao and Yang Bo? No, think about it—if I were really a wolf, would I dare defend people like that?”
[That’s true. Wolves wouldn’t dare randomly target people at this stage.]
Zhao Ke continued, “I still don’t think Ruan Xiao left as a wolf. From my perspective, there should be two wolves on the field now. Xia Xiqing, the Seer, wasn’t challenged. He gave Xia Zhixu a gold water. These two are solid villains. I’m also a villager. I think Xia Xiuze, Zhou Ziheng, and Shang Sirui could be the other two wolves. Ziheng’s speech was too perfect. Shang Sirui and Xia Xiuze—we must eliminate one of them today. The couple hasn’t revealed themselves yet, but I think the situation is pretty clear now. If you two discover you’re both good people, come forward and eliminate suspicion. Pass.”
[Ziheng’s role is too perfect—no one’s challenged him yet.]
[The acting king playing a hook wolf is something else.]
“My turn.” Zhou Ziheng’s expression remained largely unruffled, like a player observing from God’s-eye view. “I said before: good guys need to play like good guys. Yang Bo clearly walked like a wolf—no one would believe he’s Cupid. Ruan Xiao already analyzed it, so I won’t repeat it. Her wolf face is too obvious.”
“If that’s the case…” Zhou Ziheng’s brow furrowed slightly, his gaze turning cold.
[wodema Zhou Ziheng’s expression is so damn A!!!!]
[My Ziheng is both A and so cute!! What kind of divine treasure is this!!]
[When Ziheng frowns, my heart trembles!]
“The Last Wolf and Cupid are both on the field. The unconfirmed identities are Xia Xiuze, Zhao Ke, Si Rui, and me. Zhao Ke and Xiuze show the strongest wolfish traits, but if I had to choose, I’d say Xia Xiuze. Everyone else is pointing fingers at the wolf pit, yet you alone spend the entire time talking only about yourself, claiming to be a good person—your reasoning is flimsy.”
[Holy crap, he’s starting to sell out his partner!!]
[The hook-wielding Wolf is online selling out his teammate!]
[Partner: Sis, how could you do this to me!!!???]
“I think the couple is here too. As for Qi Chen, I believe he was the witch who left. After all, no one has worn his witch outfit so far. Of course, if the Sheriff puts it on later, forget I said anything.” After speaking, he glanced at Xia Zhixu. Xia Zhixu’s hand was playing with the police badge left by Xu Qichen. He lifted his eyes, met Zhou Ziheng’s gaze, and smiled.
[Holy crap, two attackers facing off!! Their aura is so intense!]
[The guy with the fanged smile looks so sinister! He was super sunny before! Why do all the Xia family members have this vibe?]
[That fanged smile is killing me, waaah. Sān Sān, sorry, I’m just going to crawl for a second!! Just one second!]
“If the Sheriff admits the witch, all previous deductions will be invalidated. Still, I’ll follow the Sheriff’s vote—after all, the Seer gave him the golden water. But maybe the Sheriff is Cupid? There’s no Cupid on the field right now. Pass.”
Xia Zhixu tapped the table twice with his badge. “Sheriff speaks. This round, I’m pushing for Xia Xiuze.”
Xia Xiuze’s expression suddenly turned aggrieved.
[Waaah, poor little bro!]
[Tiger Tooth bro is definitely the top. His aura is seriously strong.]
“Let me tell you why.” Xia Zhixu turned to Xia Xiuze. “Did you realize you just blew it? You claimed Xu Qichen isn’t the witch, and that he and Ruan Xiao might be a couple who left together. You think Ruan Xiao is a wolf, but let me ask you this: On the first night, one wolf was killed during the vote. By nightfall, only two wolves remained—one being Ruan Xiao, who you claim was linked as a couple with Xu Qichen. How could she possibly let the other wolf kill her partner, Xu Qichen?”
[Holy crap, that’s a huge hole!]
[No wonder Xi Qing laughed right after Didi finished speaking!!! I get it now!!!]
[Holy crap, I’m getting goosebumps! Xi Qing’s comment was intentional! He deliberately asked why Xu Editor didn’t admit being the witch during his own turn—all to set up a trap for Didi! Didi probably hadn’t considered that Xu Editor and Xu Qi were a couple, but after his brother mentioned it, Didi immediately thought of it and blurted it out! Then it blew up. Holy crap, XQGG is so devious!]
[The scariest part isn’t XQGG setting up Didi—it’s how he simultaneously set up his nephew while doing it. Now that he’s pushed Xiuze out, only the werewolf-human romance and the good guys’ group remain.]
[Holy crap, XQGG’s two-for-one move is genius—he didn’t give away a single clue!]
[And Ziheng finished off his brother too, solidifying his own role while pushing out the last wolf teammate. This couple is unstoppable.]
Xia Zhixu continued, “I know you panicked the moment you heard Xi Qing would verify you tonight. Your defense crumbled instantly—you were the only one who didn’t frame any wolves. And you slandered Xu Qichen as your lover? How could he possibly be Ruan Xiao’s partner?”
[Huya Little Brother: He’s clearly my lover!]
[Hahahahahaha, Little Brother with the Fangs is online claiming people!]
“The reason he didn’t wear the witch’s clothes was to trick another wolf into revealing themselves. Even if no wolf wore his clothes, some wolf would definitely follow Yang Bo’s line of thinking and falsely accuse him of being a couple or Cupid. If he wasn’t the witch, who else would dare claim to be the witch?” Xia Zhixu smiled, his fangs peeking out unintentionally. “Besides, you were the ones who stabbed me on the first night, right? Xu Qichen gave me the police badge not for any other reason—just because I was the one he saved that first night.”
[OMG the chemistry between Fanged Cutie and Editor Xu.]
[Suddenly obsessed with this ship!!!]
[No idea why that last line made me imagine a whole novel!!!! Sunny, flamboyant top x cool, reserved bottom! I’m shipping this hard.]
“Alright, let’s vote unanimously to kick out Xia Xiuze. Anyone who doesn’t vote for him, I’ll assume is his wolf ally. I don’t think Ruan Xiao is a wolf—he’s probably a Cupid type. Pass.”
[The four top players on the field: Zhou Ziheng, Xia Xiqing, the little brother with the tiger teeth, and Editor Xu.]
“Public vote begins. All players, cast your votes.” The director team glanced at the ballot box. “All players voted for Player 6, Xia Xiuze. Xia Xiuze is eliminated. No last words.”
[If Little Brother had spotted the Werewolf Romance, he should’ve self-detonated.]
[He probably didn’t notice. Even if Ziheng wasn’t part of the Romance, he couldn’t save him now—otherwise the reverse hook would be invalid.]
“Close your eyes as night falls.”
The lights shifted once more. All players closed their eyes, awaiting the arrival of the third night.
“Werewolves, open your eyes.”
Zhou Ziheng alone lifted his head.
[Holy shit this scene is so badass! The lone wolf in the entire room! And a double agent!!]
[Holy crap, that look made my legs go weak!! I can handle this!! Hengheng, I really can!!]
[Only zzh can make me switch seamlessly between being a girlfriend fan and a mom fan.]
“Werewolf, please kill someone.”
Without hesitation, Zhou Ziheng held up one finger.
[Definitely tearing off the badge.]
[zzh: I’m 1]
[Insert meme here lololol, I’m 1]
“Werewolf, please close your eyes. Witch, please open your eyes.”
The narrator finished reciting all the Witch’s lines as usual, then woke the Seer: “Seer, please open your eyes.”
Xia Xiqing lifted his head, lazily staring straight into the camera.
[Holy crap, why is self-study always so A!!!]
[I’ll always love Xiqing when he’s gaming!!! I could watch them play games forever!! He’s just so charismatic when he’s gaming! That high-IQ charm!]
[Holy crap, this couple survived as the last night players. Terrifying.]
“Seer, please verify someone.”
Xia Xiqing slowly shook his head, skipping the hand signal and simply covering his eyes with his hand.
[xxq: What’s there to verify?]
[xqgg: Your game’s Prophet is so boring.]
[This little expression is both cocky and adorable!!]
“Daybreak. Player 1 died last night. Please hand over the police badge.”
Xia Zhixu made a cross gesture.
“Player 1 chooses to tear off the badge.”
[I knew Tiger Tooth would tear the badge—he wouldn’t give it to xqgg]
[If he gave it to xqgg, this round would’ve ended.]
“Begin speaking from the deceased’s right side.”
Xia Xiqing sat up straight. “Last night I checked Zhou Ziheng—he was a good guy. So I’m puzzled: the game isn’t over yet, meaning at least one wolf remains.” He glanced to his left. “That leaves only you two, Sirui and Zhao Ke. Sirui… Your speech this round is impressive. Could it be another one of your signature reverse hooks? After all, you were a master of feigning innocence in Escape from the Living. As for Zhao Ke, I initially thought he was up to no good, but now I’ve changed my mind.”
“Honestly, I suspect the werewolves are trying to tarnish my couple status, which is why they haven’t killed me yet. They know killing me would be pointless now. They’ll just eliminate the remaining innocents one by one. Keeping me, the Seer, alive actually helps them muddy the waters.“ Xia Xiqing glanced at Zhou Ziheng. ”I wonder if Zhou Ziheng is paired with the couple. You’ve been playing so cautiously—could you be paired with the good guys? If so, you two should tell us later, so we don’t accidentally vote you out and let the wolves win.”
“If you don’t say it, I’ll assume you’re paired with the werewolf.” Xia Xiqing’s lips curved slightly. “Then I’ll push you.”
[Holy shit that’s dirty hahahahaha]
[zzh: Playing as a couple with my wife is nerve-wracking.]
”But I believe after hearing these two speak, I’ll know who the last wolf is. This round’s been great—the wolves are hiding well. Pass.”
Shang Sirui looked like he’d snapped out of deep thought. “Xiqing makes a point. But I’m definitely a good guy. It seems obvious to me now: the Seer pointed at the couple, so he’s definitely not connected. He’s been so active from the start—not like someone with a partner. Zhao Ke is a wolf, and he’s connected to Zhou Ziheng. If we push them out, us villagers win. Anyway, Zhao Ke is a wolf—let’s kick him out this round. Villagers win for sure.”
[You’re hooked!! Sān Sān, you’ve been tricked by Xi Qing!!!]
[No wonder XQGG played the Seer so recklessly—he was trying to clear suspicion about being linked with a couple.]
Zhao Ke’s temper was flaring. “Wait, why am I suddenly the wolf? I don’t get it. You believe everything the Seer says? What if the Seer is linked with Zhou Ziheng? Wait, no—“ His thoughts began to spiral. ”Then it’s a universal romance. Which makes you, Shang Sirui, the wolf! Are you planning to push me out during the day and stab the couple at night? Then you’d be the only one left—pretty ruthless of you.”
[Oh no, hahaha, Zhao Ke fell for it too! Damn, xqgg has been digging traps the whole time, watching the good guys jump in one by one!]
[Zhao Ke panicked! He never guessed ZZH’s innocent status came from XXQ! Once you grasp this point, it all clicks!]
[Self-Study CP: Just watching you all tear each other apart.]
“Vote Shang Sirui. He’s definitely the last wolf! Pass.”
The last to speak was Zhou Ziheng. He hadn’t spoken in a long time, and the atmosphere in the room had grown tense.
After a long moment, he finally looked up. “I did connect with a partner, but just yesterday I thought I was connected to a villager because the person I was linked with sounded so much like one. But now I’m starting to doubt it. Shang Sirui,” he suddenly turned to Shang Sirui, who looked utterly bewildered.
[San San: What the hell are you doing!!!! I don’t even know you!!]
[OMG San San is about to cry from rage hahaha]
[zzh’s scheming vibe is so damn captivating!!! OMG I LOVE SELF-STUDY PERIODS!! Double schemers! Schemers scheming against schemers!]
“You’re a wolf, right?” Zhou Ziheng continued. “I think you’re a hidden wolf now. I’ve been fooled—I kept voting for the ‘Everyone Loves Everyone’ option.”
Shang Sirui shook his head frantically.
[SanSan: I’m not! I didn’t! You’re making stuff up!!]
[Hahahaha Sān Sān’s head-shaking like he’s about to lose it]
“I’m sitting this round out. I’ve lost all motivation to play.” Zhou Ziheng slumped back in his chair, dejected. “I genuinely thought it was Ren Ren the whole time. This twist has me completely baffled. Let’s vote. Just vote already.”
[Zhou Ziheng, you’re still acting!!! You’re such a drama queen hahaha]
[xqgg managed not to crack up hahaha I’m dying!]
“Begin public voting.”
“Player #5 Xia Xiqing and Player #7 Shang Sirui vote for Player #8 Zhao Ke. Player #9 Zhou Ziheng votes for Player #7 Shang Sirui.”
[Hahahahahaha this voting pattern!! Zhao Ke looks totally confused!!!]
[Zhao Ke: Hey hey hey, I thought you were all voting for Shang Sirui!! What’s going on!?]
[This round is full of confusion hahaha]
[Even Shang Sirui is baffled hahaha.]
[Holy crap, if I didn’t have God’s perspective, I’d be totally lost in this round. So zzh pretended his partner was Zhao Ke, just now pretending to smear SSR, while xxq pretended to see through SSR being framed, so he voted for someone else. How skilled are these two at acting?]
[Can’t self-study let two innocent civilians leave peacefully? Can’t you spare them their last shred of dignity?]
“Tie vote. Player #8 Shang Sirui and Player #9 Zhao Ke proceed to the PK stage.”
[Hahahahahahahaha What kind of PK is this between two innocent villagers? Blah blah blah, talk a bunch, then pick one to vote out. The Divine Wolf Couple won anyway. All the voting power is now in the Divine Wolf Couple’s hands.]
[The production team didn’t call the game over at this moment just for entertainment value, right? The production team is so mean.]
[Ahahahahaha Civilians on the duel stage, the Divine Wolf Lovers deciding their fate? What kind of setup is this?]
[I think Xi Qing knew she’d win all along, now she’s toying with these two innocent, helpless souls! They’re a murderous maniac couple, hahaha!]
[Oh my god, these two terrifying psychos!! The more I think about it, the funnier it gets, hahaha!]
Shang Sirui spoke first, “Wait, Zhou Ziheng must be framing me! Xi Qing, you saw that, right? Werewolf lovers, hand over your cards. No, wait—Xi Qing doesn’t have the police badge. What if you two tie?” She turned to Zhou Ziheng. “Didn’t you say you’d abstain? How could you break your promise?”
[Hahahaha Sān Sān’s freaking out!]
[Sān Sān is too cute! You’re the one breaking promises! He’s a wolf, baby.]
“I don’t know. Xi Qing must trust me.”
Xia Xiqing nodded earnestly at Shang Sirui.
“If we don’t vote for Zhao Ke this round, we lose. Xiqing, you absolutely must stand firm. I don’t know what else to say. Pass.”
Zhao Ke was equally baffled. “How did I end up paired with Zhou Ziheng? He said he paired with you. He voted you out because he doesn’t want to play anymore. If he votes you out, you both get eliminated and the game ends. It’s that simple. Xiqing, how are you even playing this? Vote Shang Sirui!”
[Hahahahaha this is too funny, the production team might as well just tell them the good guys have already lost hahahaha]
“Xiqing, you absolutely must vote for Shang Sirui. Open your eyes and see clearly—he’s the final hidden wolf.”
[xxq: My husband is.]
“Xiqing, you must vote for Shang Sirui. Open your eyes and see clearly—he’s the final hidden wolf.”
“Xiqing, you absolutely
“Xi Qing, you absolutely must vote for Shang Sirui. Open your eyes and see clearly—he’s the final hidden wolf.”
[xxq: My husband is.]
“Vote for Shang Sirui. Vote for Shang Sirui. Vote for Shang Sirui. Pass.”
“Public vote begins now.”
Zi Xi and Mo instinctively raised their index fingers and thumbs simultaneously, forming an eight.
“Player No. 8, Shang Sirui, eliminated. Game over.”
The production team deliberately paused for an extended moment. Zhao Ke slammed the table, “Hurry up already!!!!”
“Cupid’s faction wins!!”
[Wow!!! This round was incredible, the Divine Wolf Romance was godlike!!!]
[Holy crap, the god’s-eye view totally feels like a cheesy romance novel!! How is my CP so freaking awesome?]
[Editor Xu and Tiger Tooth Boy are probably gonna spit blood watching the last part.]
“No way, damn it,” Zhao Ke pointed at Shang Sirui. “Wasn’t he the last wolf? Then who was it?”
Zhou Ziheng stood up, hands in his pockets, a faint smile on his face. “Me.”
“Holy shit.” Zhao Ke clutched his head. “Then…”
Before he could finish, Shang Sirui suddenly realized, “Holy shit!!! Xi Qing and Ziheng are a couple!!!!!”
Zhao Ke got goosebumps all over. “Holy shit holy shit holy shit… I’ve been tricked from start to finish.”
The other players took turns speaking up. Xia Zhixu was furious. “I was dying of anxiety back there! You guys should’ve voted for Zhou Ziheng! If you two voted for Zhou Ziheng, you’d still have a chance to play! Voting against each other leaves no room for survival! Didn’t you see how dirty Zhou Ziheng’s final speech was?! I’m seriously speechless!”
[Hahahaha, Tiger Tooth Little Brother is so pissed off, just as expected]
Chen Chen smiled gently. “Actually, after I was eliminated, I noticed something was off before I even reached the monitoring room. Xi Qing’s strategy was reverse psychology—he deliberately avoided any association with his girlfriend. I completely overlooked that.”
Yang Bo chimed in, “Don’t even mention you—even I didn’t see Ziheng as a couple. I thought the Wolf Team would win. How naive of me. This couple is too formidable.”
Shang Sirui grabbed Xi Qing’s neck with both hands. “Aaaah! Couldn’t you just let me die painlessly?? Why did you make me go to the PK stage at the end! So cruel, Xi Qingqing!”
Xi Qing couldn’t stop laughing. He cupped Shang Sirui’s cheeks and gave them a squeeze. “You two nearly killed me with laughter at the end. I almost couldn’t hold it together.”
Zhao Ke wore a dazed, exhausted expression. “Zhou Ziheng… After growing up in the same courtyard with you, we were practically inseparable… I took so many beatings for you… I trusted you so much… How could you do this… You liar…”
“Hahahaha… Kezi’s gone mad.”
Ruan Xiao watched him triumphantly. “You lost, so just admit it. No need to embarrass yourself.”
“You really are Cupid!” Zhao Ke sprang to his feet, then clutched his chest in anguish. “To be stabbed in the back by both my best friend and my girlfriend at the same time! Where is justice…?”
[Holy crap, Zhao Ke and Xiao Xiao are a couple???]
[Is this show poisonous??? Zhao Ke!! Stealing my wife is an unforgivable offense!!]
[My Xiao Xiao isn’t single anymore???]
[Hahahaha, Zhao Ke is so adorable.]
Zhou Ziheng kept his hands in his pockets, smiling as he watched Zhao Ke make a scene. His gaze drifted past him to Xia Xiqing’s profile. Whether it was telepathy or not, in that exact moment, Xia Xiqing, who had been talking to Shang Sirui, suddenly turned his face and met Zhou Ziheng’s eyes.
Xia Xiqing’s eyes softened instantly, his smile sweet and tender.
[OMG my Xiqing bro is so sweet!!!]
[That smile is so adorable.]
[Even though ZzH is so dominant, when he smiles his eyes curve into crescent moons. So sweet, my couple.]
“Actually, I was terrified too,” Zhou Ziheng suddenly spoke up, drawing everyone’s gaze. “Xiqing fights so recklessly, he could die at any moment. I was mentally prepared for it.”
[Aaaaaaaaah too sweet I’m jealous!!!]
Zhou Ziheng walked over to Xia Xiqing’s side, reached out, and gently brushed aside the long bangs that were slightly covering Xia Xiqing’s eyes.
[Sirius automatically stepped aside hahaha single dog’s self-awareness.]
“But…” Zhou Ziheng spoke again, his voice deep and heavy, as if it could slowly sink through the air.
Xia Xiqing tilted his head, looking at him with clear, luminous eyes, quietly waiting for Zhou Ziheng to continue.
“It’s a bit of a shame I couldn’t die with you.” Zhou Ziheng bent down, his lips brushing against Xia Xiqing’s ear. His voice was soft, soft as a butterfly fluttering its wings, yet it stirred a tsunami within Xia Xiqing’s heart, a tidal wave vast enough to swallow mountains and rivers.
“What’s regrettable about it?” Xia Xiqing lowered his head as if by accident. He couldn’t explain why, but his heart was beating wildly. “I only wanted to win with you.”
What they hadn’t achieved in Escape to Heaven was finally compensated.
“Winning is good too…” Zhou Ziheng straightened up, his fingers slowly sliding down to trace the slight curve of Xia Xiqing’s neckbone, exposed at the neckline of his sweater. Covered by thin skin, it held an indescribable sensuality.
“But I’m still an immature idealist.”
Xia Xiqing lifted his gaze to meet Zhou Ziheng’s, a playful smile playing on his lips as if deliberately teasing Zhou Ziheng’s hand. Zhou Ziheng’s fingers drifted down to brush against Xia Xiqing’s cheek.
“Sometimes I wish I could die alongside my ideals.”
Author’s Note:
Don’t play games with high-IQ couples—you’ll lose everything and get subjected to a lovey-dovey spectacle.
