"..."

Ah, um...

At that time, possibly maybe should...

Hmm, in the Brain Command Room, it was Yan Huan on duty, right?

"Just... just because of this?"

"... I read online that if a guy gets rejected, he might... feel really disappointed..."

"... Marketing account."

"So during this time, every night I've been secretly... preparing..."

"... Preparing?"

"And, I'm not on good terms with them, about the birthday, I... didn't help much...,"

"... Sister Tong's idea, it's great you didn't help with it."

"I didn't know... what birthday gift to give you, so... I bought this set online... of black lace lingerie... not sure..."

"Hey, Sister Shiyu, do you want to listen to me talk?"

"I always feel... a bit embarrassed..."

Under the bed, Meow timidly poked its head out.

At this moment, Ye Shiyu was expressionless, but her eyes were vacant, her tone calm, yet she spoke faster and faster...

Clearly, it was flustered embarrassment, extremely nervous.

So, looking at herself, even if she peeked out, she wasn't kicked by Meow!

With that, Meow breathed a sigh of relief.

"Snap..."

But at this moment on the bed, seeing her expressionlessly rambling, Yan Huan really couldn't hold back, so he reached out and pinched her chin.

"!!"

Ye Shiyu's eyes slightly shrank, as she just turned her head, Yan Huan gently kissed her lips.

Feeling Yan Huan's invasion, her body trembled slightly, and her foot instinctively straightened causing a direct headbutt to the newly relieved Meow.

"Meow?!"

But at this moment, no one cared about the innocent Meow at all.

Ye Shiyu just clenched the bedsheet, tilted her head, her mind blank.

And Yan Huan, eyes closed, after a silent pause, finally let go of the orchid-like breathing Ye Shiyu.

"... Can you listen to me now, Sister Shiyu?"

"I... I can..."

Ye Shiyu lowered her head, covering her lips, speaking so softly.

"... About the birthday gift, today there's no time, if possible, let's save it for later, okay?"

"Save... it?"

"Even though I don't know if when I return you'll still remember this..."

Yan Huan smiled wryly, clearly taking joy in the midst of hardship.

"More importantly, shortly I might need to leave for a while, need you to convey..."

But before he could finish, Yan Huan's tongue tasted a hint of sweetness.

Hmm?

Yan Huan slightly paused, touched his lips.

Was that...

Lipstick taste?

Wait...

Realizing this, Yan Huan quickly looked at Ye Shiyu beside him.

And saw at the corner of her mouth, a smudge of red chaos.

And on her face, the subtle makeup made her beauty even more enchanting.

"... Sister Shiyu, you put on makeup?"

"Eh?"

Upon hearing, Ye Shiyu froze for a second, nodded and said,

"Yes, because... for birthday gifts, I want to take it seriously..."

"No, I mean, when did you learn? Did you just learn for my birthday?"

"No, I..."

But as she spoke, deep in Ye Shiyu's eyes a hint of confusion appeared.

It seems, she couldn't quite figure out when she learned.

"..."

Seeing her expression, Yan Huan's eyes slightly moved.

Then, he showed a charming smile.

"What's the matter, Xiao Huan?"

"Nothing... just because of you, I suddenly feel a bit more optimistic."

"?"

How did Ye Shiyu know how to apply makeup?

Her makeup skills were all learned from Bai Yi.

But now, Bai Yi has completely disappeared, yet she still knows how to apply makeup.

Previously, Yan Huan had been a bit uneasy.

On one hand, he resolved that he must go back to save Bai Yi.

On the other hand, he worries that this moment of happiness will turn into a bubble, disappearing forever with his changes to the past.

But...

Perhaps some things, once they happen, will never change.

So...

"Sister Shiyu, I have to leave for a while..."

"Leave?"

"Yes... As for conveying a message, you said you're afraid it'll trouble you, so never mind...

With that said, Yan Huan released Ye Shiyu's hand, slowly stood up.

If the plan goes well, after saving Bai Yi he will return today...

Which means, in a bit over a minute, at 4:45, he will be back.

So, to them, it's probably just a minute's disappearance, at most just a day.

"..."

With this thought, Yan Huan's eyes no longer hesitated, only resolution remained.

At this moment, July 1st, his 19th birthday.

Amidst the laughter downstairs, under Ye Shiyu's gaze...

Time reached 4:44.

"Beep beep... Tap tap..."

And just as the time arrived at 4:44, the birthday star Yan Huan took a deep breath, expression serious.

He raised the Universal Key in his hand, glowing brightly with golden light, and just as he did so...

The space in front of him seemed to warp, opening a door to an unknown journey.

"Buzz!!"

"Xiao... Xiao Huan?"

Seeing this, Ye Shiyu's expression couldn't help but change.

But at this moment, Yan Huan just smiled slightly, then said,

"Set off, Meow!"

As a black cat jumped onto his shoulder...

Time seemed to freeze.