MCL CH65

Chapter 65: This massage service, is it…

“If my memory serves me right, I don’t believe I accepted Shen Nanyang’s invitation just now.” As Lin Xi spoke, he tried to get up, but the height difference between them meant he was unsuccessful in this posture with their bodies pressed together.

Having been in the bathroom, he could feel the warm temperature enveloping Yan Xingzhou at this close distance. Under the clearly oppressive atmosphere, he raised his eyes with a teasing smile. “But you, what was the meaning of calling the front desk at this time?”

“Of course, it was to remind Shen Nanyang that this meaningless conversation could now end.” The teasing in his tone made Yan Xingzhou appropriately step back a little, lowering his eyes to look at Lin Xi. “Or are you blaming me for interrupting such a rare and friendly exchange?”

Lin Xi’s brow slowly arched. “A bit too jealous, aren’t we, President Yan?”

Yan Xingzhou did not comment.

As their eyes met, Lin Xi also became somewhat curious. “Speaking of which, I’ve felt for a long time that you and Shen Nanyang don’t seem to get along. Is this the legendary repulsion between likes? But that doesn’t seem right either. I’m also an X-code ability user, and I’ve always gotten along quite… with both you and Professor Shen.”

“Quite pleasantly.” Before Lin Xi could finish, Yan Xingzhou had already slowly completed the sentence. “Is it possible that it’s precisely because of your pleasantness that it has led to my unpleasantness towards him?”

A flash of understanding crossed Lin Xi’s eyes. When he looked at Yan Xingzhou again, he burst out laughing. “Can I interpret this as you being jealous, Yan Xingzhou?”

Yan Xingzhou: “I don’t mind you interpreting it that way.”

Lin Xi had originally just said it casually, not expecting Yan Xingzhou to admit it so readily. “You’re the president of Wanyuan Group, after all. If Assistant Ju and the others found out you were actually so shameless in private…”

His words were cut short, all remaining syllables blocked by a descending kiss.

After a brief, intimate moment, both of their breaths were slightly disordered.

Lin Xi glanced over and chuckled lightly. “Were you planning to do this all along, even taking the opportunity to freshen up in the bathroom?”

He reached out and smoothed Yan Xingzhou’s hair back. “To lose your composure just because of one meeting, that’s not like you. If Shen Nanyang knew you took his actions so seriously, he would surely be very gratified.”

“I don’t care what he thinks. I only care about you.” Yan Xingzhou felt Lin Xi’s hand slide down from the side of his face, continuing its journey down his neck, slowly undoing the buttons of his collar one by one. His eyes held an unreadable emotion. “Letting you join the United Administration is already my bottom line. Leave the matters of the Central Research Institute to me. You absolutely cannot get involved in any way. We still haven’t figured out what Shen Nanyang is really trying to do. He’s not like Gu Beiqiu. Every additional contact increases the threat of your identity being exposed. Not to mention your current condition… with the sophisticated equipment inside the Central Research Institute, even if I wanted to help cover for you, I would be powerless. In short…”

With the ‘click’ of his belt buckle being undone, Yan Xingzhou’s words came to an abrupt halt. He reached out and pressed down on Lin Xi’s increasingly restless hand. “Are you listening to me?”

“I’m listening, very clearly.” Lin Xi forcefully broke free from Yan Xingzhou’s grip, took the unbuckled belt, and casually tossed it aside. His eyes appreciatively surveyed the well-defined muscle lines on Yan Xingzhou’s body. “Don’t worry, I’m not stupid. Although I enjoy doing some thrilling things in my daily life, I’m not going to court death. Didn’t I just say it? I didn’t accept Professor Shen’s invitation.”

Yan Xingzhou was unmoved by Lin Xi’s words. “You didn’t accept, but you didn’t refuse either.”

Lin Xi smiled. “Sometimes, having someone who knows you too well really isn’t a good thing.”

Yan Xingzhou watched him silently.

After a moment of confrontation, Lin Xi slowly sighed. His fingertips traced thoughtfully over Yan Xingzhou’s chest as he said slowly, “How about this, I can promise you that I won’t get too close to Shen Nanyang without your consent.”

Yan Xingzhou said, “Then you should probably keep your distance from him for the rest of your life.”

“Is that so?” Lin Xi gave him an amused look. “We’ll talk about the future when the future comes. So for now, can we talk about things other than Shen Nanyang?”

Just as Yan Xingzhou was about to ask what, Lin Xi’s wandering fingertips landed on his jaw, pinching it with practiced ease. “The point of calling the front desk was to have me enjoy a massage service, wasn’t it? But to provide a suitable space for our conversation, I already sent the attendant away. So this massage service, does it need someone else to compensate me for it?”

Yan Xingzhou vaguely understood the intention behind his words. “…If that’s what you want.”

“Of course.” Lin Xi, making himself completely at home, lay down on the bed and gave Yan Xingzhou a smile. “I should be the first to enjoy the skills of the great President Yan of Wanyuan Group, right?”

“And you will be the last,” Yan Xingzhou stated conclusively.

Lin Xi had only wanted to casually tease Yan Xingzhou to change the subject, but he hadn’t expected that once he got started, the man’s technique would be surprisingly good.

He should have said a few more teasing words, but amidst the faint touches, his breathing gradually shortened. Finally, he bit his lip and buried his face in the pillow, which had already brewed a patch of heat.

Yan Xingzhou’s phone vibrated twice. He picked it up for a look, not at all surprised by the content. “Shen Nanyang has scheduled an online video conference with me for tonight. It seems he is indeed very concerned about your matter.”

Although there wasn’t much fluctuation in his tone, through their skin-to-skin contact, Lin Xi could clearly feel the force and rhythm of Yan Xingzhou’s fingers intensify significantly.

He now slightly regretted his impulsive suggestion. It was meant to tease Yan Xingzhou, but without realizing it, it now felt more like a punishment for himself.

“…For him to show his concern so openly, that’s the good news.” Lin Xi tried hard to control the unsteadiness in his voice. His ten fingers, gripping the bedsheet, unconsciously curled slightly, his knuckles distinct. “A person like Shen Nanyang is more terrifying when he doesn’t show it.”

“Indeed. At least in his view, between him and me, he is the better choice for you.” Amidst his slow and methodical movements, his familiarity with Lin Xi’s body made each caress end with a more broken breath.

Undoubtedly, it was absolutely intentional.

Lin Xi swallowed back the low gasp that reached his lips, deeply regretting the wrong decision he had made this time.

This person, Yan Xingzhou, though his words suggested he had completely turned the tables, all his actions, intentionally or not, carried the meaning of settling scores later.

He took a deep breath and glanced at the obviously still-early daylight outside. “Shen Nanyang… what time did he schedule you for?”

“19:00 tonight.” Clearly guessing what Lin Xi wanted to say, a faint hint of a smile finally appeared in Yan Xingzhou’s eyes. “I’m not in a hurry to go back. Before that, there’s still enough time to provide you with a massage service.”

“You really… as always, know how to take advantage and still play innocent…” Lin Xi lifted his head from the pillow and gave Yan Xingzhou a look that was half-smile, half-not. Just as he was about to extend an invitation, he heard the phone vibrate again. “…”

He took a deep breath. “Did he change his mind?”

Yan Xingzhou picked up his phone for a look, his movements pausing slightly.

Vaguely sensing something, Lin Xi looked up, just in time to meet his eyes. What he saw was Yan Xingzhou’s face instantly turning grim. “It’s not Shen Nanyang.”

For some reason, at that moment, the words the Calamity had said earlier suddenly flashed through Lin Xi’s mind.

After a moment of silence, all the restlessness in his body calmed down along with a bad premonition, as if a basin of cold water had been poured over him. “Tell me.”

Yan Xingzhou replied, “Something’s happened on Samuel’s side.”

After a pause, he added, “And I’m afraid it’s not just happening in A-Country.”

Lin Xi: “…”

He asked silently in his mind, “So, this is what you were going to talk about earlier?”

A moment later, a cheerful voice sounded in his mind: [Hee hee hee, I actually thought it would be a little later. I didn’t expect them to be so fast.]

[But, calculating the time, it’s indeed about right.]

[The party’s starting. Get ready to welcome our new era, Mr. Newly-Promoted contaminant.]

Lin Xi was silent for a brief moment, then said concisely, “Scram.”

At the same time, at the International Special Abilities General Bureau.

Gu Beiqiu, who had come to report on the encirclement incident from that year, stood in the conference hall at the top of the building, his gaze fixed on the holographic screen in the center of the town.

The others present also had grave expressions. Red dots were continuously appearing on the holographic map before them at an unprecedented rate. The sound of mobile phones vibrating one after another filled the entire enclosed space.

However, compared to these rifts that had started to appear one after another without any warning, what worried them more was the intelligence they had just received during the meeting.

X-code ability user, Mr. Samuel, had lost contact while leading a team on a rift cleanup operation.

Rift level—S-class.

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