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“Your idea is right, Xu Qi. It’s just that some people’s love can only hold one person in their eyes, while others are different.”

"Does it mean loving more? Doesn't that sound a bit like Aquaman?"

"It's not necessarily about loving more. Let me give you an example, Xu Qi. What do you think your feelings are for Mei?"

"It's love."

"What about Ellie?"

Xu Qi remained silent for a long time before finally answering firmly, "It's about caring."

"And what about your relationship with Möbius?"

How did this get involved with professors again?

But Xu Qi still followed Eden's words and replied, "We are people who share the same goals and have the same aspirations. It's the same with Sister Wilvi."

"And what about Sakura?"

"She is my mentor in life."

"magnificent?"

"She is my guiding light; with her unwavering presence, I will never lose my way."

"Aponia?"

"It is a haven for my soul."

"Kitty?"

"Bad friend".

Eden remained silent for a moment, silently mourning for the cat for a few seconds.

"Then... what about me?"

"She's my sister, always will be."

"See? Isn't your summary spot on?"

"Forehead?"

Xu Qi was taken aback. What did that mean?

“You love each and every one of us, but the kind of love is different, Xu Qi... You should follow your heart.”

"Follow your feelings?"

“Like…right now.” Eden’s smile suddenly took on a dangerous tinge. “Are you comfortable leaning against me?”

"Comfortable."

"Then, similarly, it feels good when you hold me. So... what about going a little deeper?"

Go... a little deeper?

Xu Qi suddenly stood up! Cold sweat streamed down his forehead, and his expression shifted between bewilderment and determination.

Eden sighed—it seems it's not the right time yet. Xu Qi's subconscious must have sensed his trick of shifting the point of view. Ellie... this is all I can do to help you.

She also got up and helped Xu Qi wipe the sweat from his forehead with concern. Eden's temperament seemed to have changed slightly, and his voice was no longer as alluring as before.

"Are you tired? Xu Qi, it's okay. Just remember what I said today... Go have some fun? I've noticed you've been wanting to join them in beach volleyball. Perfect, I'll be the referee."

The topic was subtly shifted, and because it was Eden, Xu Qi had no suspicions.

He simply felt refreshed, as if some shackles in his heart had been unlocked.

Xu Qi recalled his conversation with Eden—it felt as if it were etched into his mind.

He pondered for a long time, and seemed to have some vague ideas.

Anyway, Eden wouldn't harm him, right?

72. Theresa! So you're not a man after all!

Back at the villa that evening, after a day of playing wildly on the beach, everyone was a bit tired. On the way back, we ran into Pado.

The cat came bounding back, carrying a bunch of seashells and other such things in its hands.

Judging from how much she cherished it, finding these things must not have been easy for Pado either.

Anyway, when the little girl returned to her room in high spirits, and then saw Xu Qi following her in... she finally realized—oh right... when the rooms were assigned during the day, she slept with the eldest brother.

……

The cat curled up on the bed, wrapped itself in the blanket, and looked at Xu Qi with a pitiful expression, saying in a coquettish voice, "You...you have to be gentle with me, boss."

"Get lost! Who are you trying to fool with that act?!"

"Hehe~~ Hey? Boss, where are you going to sleep tonight? You can't really sleep in the same bed as me, can you? I don't mind, but I'm afraid Mei-nee will bring a knife and chop me up the next day."

The cat has hit the nail on the head.

Yeah... Xu Qi just didn't want to get caught up in some random mess during the day, but he couldn't really sleep with Pado, could he?

No matter how I look at it, this is bound to cause big problems. No way!

Besides, Pado's a buddy! Can I sleep in the same bed as my buddy?

……

Hmm! It doesn't seem like it's impossible after all?

"I always feel like you're thinking some really annoying things, Xu Qi."

"How could that be? Don't worry, someone like me who came from the subway company, a veteran of day inspections, who has worked the night shift, always carries one of these with him."

As he spoke, he pulled a sleeping bag out of his suitcase.

"I'll sleep here tonight, and then I can just lie down on the bed. Is that alright?"

There's a problem.

The cat's eyes suddenly turned serious.

"what?"

"Could I lie in this sleeping bag instead?"

"..."

Sure enough, cats simply can't resist the allure of small spaces and curling up in a ball to sleep.

I should have brought a plush ball with me next time I went on a trip. It would have been more fun to just throw it on the ground than to walk the dog.

……

"Mei, Mei? Come here, come here! Tell me, what happened between you and Xu Qi later?"

Night had fallen, and everyone was already in bed, ready to sleep. Those who had been too excited during the day were already asleep. Only someone like Ellie, with her boundless energy, could still stay awake.

She was lying next to Mei, her eyes full of curiosity as she asked.

"You're using me as an excuse to put on a face mask? How come I don't know I taught you these things?"

"That was just... I was just saying it offhand..."

Mei didn't know how she and Airi ended up talking about this topic. But that's normal; when the two of them are together, they talk about Xu Qi the most.

"Just saying it offhand? Well then, I'll have to take the compensation."

"Compensation? What compensation... oh!"

"Hmm?~~ It's so soft! No wonder Xu Qi likes it so much."

"Alicia!!"

"Hey! Mei! Stop touching me! Hahaha! It tickles so much! Stop touching me! I give up! I give up!"

……

Xu Qi, completely unaware of all this, was still lying in bed, chatting with netizens on her phone.

I wonder if he knew what was going on downstairs, would he think that his girlfriend A cheated on him, or that his girlfriend B cheated on him?

Theresa: Here, the free machine design you requested.

Theresa:

Shining Qiqi: Holy crap... so handsome? No wonder she's Theresa.

"Hmph~~ Need I say more? Oh? You've already arrived in Guangcheng?"

"Yes. Come to think of it, I've never asked you where you are in Guangcheng. I'll come find you in a few days."

"Huh? Um... no... this isn't a good idea..."

Xu Qi raised an eyebrow. Why was this kid being so hesitant? He wasn't acting like a man at all.

"What's wrong with you? We've known each other for a year, and I still don't know what you look like. You know my situation perfectly well."

"That's because you're registered with your real name when you go online."

"I don't care! Let's meet up!"

"Then...where are you now...?"

"Nansha".

As he spoke, Xu Qi casually sent over the photos he had taken during the day.

"Huh? Isn't this that privately contracted sea area? Is this your friend's place?"

"Oh? Right? Is there a problem?"

"..."

Xu Qi waited for a while, and then finally heard the other party's next sentence.

"You... really want to see me?"

"Theresa, I think we should be friends."

"That's right...it's just...it's possible..."

"Hey, crowdfunding group 456127940, aren't you shy? Are you fat or ugly? We're all brothers, do you think I care about that? Hurry up, don't dawdle."

"I...I think...I think we should try voice chat first."

Voice message first? Isn't that redundant? It's all so mysterious.

Xu Qi didn't care. He glanced at the cat sleeping in the sleeping bag next to him, tiptoed off the bed, and went to the second-floor balcony.

Under the moonlight, Xu Qi decisively sent a voice call request, but the other party hesitated for a long time before answering.

"Hey?"

To be honest, Xu Qi was still a little curious.

I wonder what this guy's voice is like. I can tell he's socially awkward, and he says so himself, so... could it be a slightly effeminate voice? Or maybe a duck-like voice?

Hmm... whatever.

They chatted online for over a year and had a pretty good time. Xu Qi genuinely considered the other person a friend. He didn't care about external things like voice or appearance.

I was just a little curious.

"Hello...Xu...Xu Qi?"

……

As night fell and the sea breeze caressed Xu Qi's face, he stared blankly at his phone, dumbfounded the moment the voice had come through.

"Um...you should say something! You only said 'hello' once..."

Her voice was soft, but not sweet; it sounded a bit spoiled, but perhaps due to her personality? Or some other reason? Her tone was weak, which made her seem naive and charming.

But that's not the point...

"Theresa..."

"Ah."

"Are you a woman?"