Chapter 6861
Exploring the Mysterious Space
Xiao Chen easily raised his hand and gently gripped Zhou Keying's wrist with his fingers. Her wrist was so slender that it seemed as if it would break if he exerted too much force.
With a little effort, he broke free from the not-so-secure "blockade" with elegant and composed movements.
After breaking free, he walked calmly to Yun Yuyan with a sincere smile on his face, a smile as warm and friendly as the spring sunshine.
He took a bag containing soy milk and fried dough sticks from Yun Yuyan's hand with remarkable ease. His fingers lightly touched Yun Yuyan's hand, and that brief contact stirred something within him, but he quickly returned to normal.
He said sincerely, "I was hungry and hadn't eaten breakfast, so I shamelessly came over to mooch a meal because of the delicious smell."
His tone was so natural, as if he were at home, as if everything that had just happened between him and Zhou Keying had nothing to do with him.
"Hey?"
Yun Yuyan was still reeling from this sudden turn of events, her eyes wide with astonishment.
She only felt her hand lighten as Xiao Chen smoothly took the breakfast bag she had been clutching tightly.
She stared blankly at Xiao Chen, and before she could say anything, she saw Xiao Chen quickly untie the bag, his movements as practiced as if it were his own breakfast.
Immediately afterwards, he reached out and picked up a fried dough stick, taking a bite without hesitation. With a "crunch," the fried dough stick was bitten into a crispy texture. Xiao Chen even chewed it with satisfaction, the corners of his mouth slightly turned up, revealing a look of contentment.
Yun Yuyan then snapped out of her daze and hurriedly reminded him, "Hey! Xiao Chen!"
"That...that was the breakfast I bought for Keying!"
Her voice rose slightly with anxiety, her brows furrowed, and her eyes were filled with helplessness and worry, as if she were blaming Xiao Chen for being so reckless.
Standing to the side, Zhou Keying watched Xiao Chen's matter-of-fact and utterly ungentlemanly manner, and a surge of anger welled up inside her, like a volcanic eruption, her fury rushing straight to her head.
Her face flushed red, her eyes burned with fury, and her hands clenched into fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms.
She couldn't hold back any longer and grabbed the limited edition handbag on the entryway cabinet. The handbag was her most beloved treasure, but now it was deformed from her grip.
She didn't even glance at Xiao Chen, as if looking at him would taint her eyes. Then, in her high heels, she strode toward the door, each step heavy on the ground as if she wanted to vent her anger on the floor.
As she reached the door, she abruptly stopped, turning her head without uttering a cold, detached remark: "No need!"
"I'm so angry I'm full!"
"I'll eat at the company!"
The voice was as cold as ice shards, sending chills down one's spine.
Yun Yuyan could tell at a glance that Zhou Keying was really angry. Moreover, she suddenly remembered that when Zhou Keying came to stay last night, she didn't even drive her car and looked rushed. It was obvious that she had a big fight with her family and was in a bad mood.
Now that Xiao Chen has pulled this stunt, they must feel even more aggrieved and angry.
She didn't have time to say anything more to Xiao Chen; all she could think about was calming Zhou Keying down.
So she quickly said to Xiao Chen, "Wait a minute, I'll come back and talk to you later."
After saying that, he quickly chased after her, calling out as he went, "Keying! Wait for me, I'll take you downstairs to get a taxi!"
Her voice echoed in the empty apartment, and the sound of her footsteps gradually faded away.
The apartment door slammed shut with a loud bang, the sound so loud it made the walls tremble slightly, as if sighing at the farce. This loud noise shut out the outside sounds and also kept Yun Yuyan and Zhou Keying outside.
Xiao Chen, however, didn't care at all and continued to eat his fried dough sticks slowly, as if everything that had just happened had nothing to do with him.
He chewed the fried dough sticks carefully, enjoying the crispy texture and rich aroma spreading in his mouth. Then he picked up the soy milk, took a small sip, and the rich flavor of the soy milk spread across his tongue. It tasted pretty good.
As he ate, he reminisced about the previous night.
Although they were only lying in the same bed as Zhou Keying, they slept separately and did not disturb each other.
However, the cool, ethereal fragrance emanating from Zhou Keying lingered in his mind all night, like an invisible thread gently wrapping around his nose, making it unforgettable.
He hugged the pillow, feeling its softness, and a thought popped into his mind: Hmm, the feel of this pillow is probably not much different from hugging her.
Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.
After finishing breakfast, Xiao Chen did not rush to leave the cozy and somewhat quiet apartment as usual.
He leisurely cleared away the leftover food on the table, tidied up the trash and put it aside, his movements unhurried, as if time was not so urgent for him.
Then, he walked steadily to the spacious and bright floor-to-ceiling window in the living room.
Sunlight streamed through the huge glass windows, pouring onto the ground without reservation, creating patches of golden light.
Xiao Chen gently squatted down and sat cross-legged on the soft carpet. The carpet was fluffy and felt very comfortable, like a huge cloud gently enveloping him.
He closed his eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and gradually calmed his mind.
Then, he began to introspect, a mysterious and profound state, as if his soul had broken free from the constraints of his body and entered a completely new world.
He carefully channeled his soul power into the mysterious immortal palace within his body. The immortal palace was like a treasure palace hidden deep within his body, and it was now slowly opening a crack in its door to him.
He focused all his attention on exploring the newly appeared building.
The building was deep within the celestial abode, indistinct and vague, as if shrouded in a thin veil, making it difficult to see clearly.
"Om..."
Just as he was trying to explore, a slight buzzing sound rang in his mind. The sound was deep and mysterious, as if it were a call from another dimension.
This time, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the sense of resistance seemed to be slightly less than in his previous attempts.
It's like a piece of solid ice being chiseled open with a sharp chisel, creating a barely perceptible crack.
Although the crack was small, it gave him a glimmer of hope.
However, when he tried to let his thoughts penetrate into the crevice, he found that what lay beyond it was still bottomless darkness and a powerful repulsive force.
The darkness was like a bottomless abyss, as if it wanted to devour his thoughts; the repulsive force was like an invisible wall, fiercely blocking his thoughts from the outside, preventing him from truly entering it.
Xiao Chen slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in his deep pupils, a glint as fleeting as a shooting star across the night sky. (End of Chapter)