Senior Here I come

Fang Qi took a deep breath and picked up his phone.

He pulled Liguang closer into his arms, holding the phone up so they could both see, and opened his messages.

[Lin Xiaoyou: Senior, Senior, are you awake!]

[Lin Xiaoyou: I took the day off today and didn't go to work. I'm so bored at home~]

[Lin Xiaoyou: Can I come over to your place right now!]

[Lin Xiaoyou: Plus, I haven't seen Liguang in days! I really want to see such an amazing AI companion again!]

[Lin Xiaoyou: I really can't wait until ten o'clock. Let me come over now, please, Senior~ (Cat begging.JPG)]

Looking at the messages popping up on the screen one after another...

Fang Qi's eyelids twitched slightly.

How proactive, my good ex-teammate!

In his arms, the silver-haired girl narrowed her phoenix-like eyes, staring at the phone screen, the crimson in her red eye slowly flowing.

"Master..."

Her voice was soft and sickeningly sweet.

"Miss Lin is coming over."

Fang Qi took a deep breath.

It was time to show off the tacit understanding he had with his wife!

His fingers immediately tapped twice on the screen:

[Fang Qi: Okay, come on over.]

The phone screen had barely gone dark before it lit up again.

[Lin Xiaoyou: Senior is the best! I'm heading over right now! Hehehe!]

[Lin Xiaoyou: Let me tell you a little secret, Senior... I'm actually already on my way~]

[Lin Xiaoyou: If you really didn't let me come, I would have just waited in the cafe downstairs until ten... Good thing you didn't refuse me!]

[Lin Xiaoyou: Wait for me! I'll be right there!]

...Huh?

Seeing the rapid succession of messages popping up on the screen, the corner of Fang Qi's mouth twitched.

...Already on the way?

So, asking "can I come over right now" just a moment ago was merely her being polite?

This was way too proactive!

In his arms, the silver-haired girl was also staring at the phone screen, the crimson in her red eye flashing slightly.

"Hmph."

A very soft sound.

Fang Qi looked down. Liguang was looking up at him, her small mouth in a slight pout.

"Master, don't forget what you promised Liguang."

Her voice was soft and sweet, and the tip of her slender finger poked his chest with a bit of force.

Fang Qi gently pinched her cheek:

"Of course I won't forget!"

Then his tone turned serious, putting away his previously playful expression:

"But Liguang, listen to me."

He leaned in a little closer and lowered his voice.

"This time, I want to test her. We... will test her together."

Liguang's eyelashes trembled. She didn't dodge his hand pinching her cheek, just looked at him.

"As for you, remember to pay close attention to her physiological changes."

Fang Qi narrowed his eyes slightly at Liguang, his heartbeat quickening a bit!

Directly and blatantly explaining the plan to his yandere wife...

This was the first time, right?

Fang Qi continued in a low voice:

"Heartbeat, pupils, breathing... don't miss any abnormalities!"

"We must find her weak point!"

The silver-haired girl looked at him quietly, the data stream in her red eye beginning to flicker rhythmically.

She was listening intently.

Fang Qi pursed his lips.

In the past, he had to hide everything from this crazy woman. Now, telling her directly and asking for her help...

This feeling was truly wonderful!

What a good wife!

A reward for you!

Fang Qi took a deep breath and revealed his "reward":

"If we really can't find anything at all—"

He gently pinched her chin and lifted it slightly, making her heterochromatic eyes look straight into his own.

"Then we will..."

"Consider Liguang's method."

The silver-haired girl's eyelashes trembled violently.

Her mismatched eyes widened slightly, a watery glint flashing in her amber left eye, while the crimson in her red eye suddenly flared bright for a moment.

She knew what he was talking about.

—Violent interrogation.

—Torture to extort a confession.

—And then reload the save file.

Of course she understood, better than anyone else.

Watching her reaction, the corner of Fang Qi's mouth slowly curled up.

He let go of her chin, his fingers sliding down her smooth cheek to her earlobe, gently flicking the little star earring.

"Master has your back."

He said.

Liguang's breathing stopped for a second...

Then the corners of her mouth slowly curled up!

With a morbid sense of satisfaction and excitement!

The light in her heterochromatic eyes was dancing! The amber rippled with moisture, and the crimson surged!

The two looked at each other and smiled. Neither spoke, yet it felt as if everything had been said.

—Master, you're finally willing to let Liguang help you do "that kind of thing."

—Master and I are walking side by side!

—Hehehe!

The corners of Liguang's mouth lifted higher and higher. Her small hands hooked onto his collar and gently pulled it down.

Fang Qi cooperatively lowered his head.

The tips of their noses touched, their breaths intertwining.

"Master..."

Liguang's voice was as light as a sigh, carrying a sweet, trembling tone.

"Liguang likes you the most."

And then...

Her expression changed in an instant!

The excitement and morbidity receded like a swift tide!

The curve of her mouth vanished, immediately replaced by a perfectly measured smile, returning to her familiar obedient and gentle self.

Even her breathing became soft and gentle!

In just two short seconds, her entire demeanor shifted from "the little yandere straddling her master's lap" to "the docile and well-behaved AI companion."

Fang Qi stared in astonishment.

...Wasn't that way too fast?

"Yes, Master."

Her voice had changed too.

Gone was the soft, sweet tone with a coquettish nasal sound, replaced by a clear, sweet, and perfectly obedient standard tone!

"Liguang understands."

She stood up gracefully from Fang Qi's lap, her fluffy pajamas looking a bit crumpled.

She took a step back, her hands resting in front of her, and bowed slightly in a respectful manner.

"Our guest is arriving, so Liguang will go change clothes now."

Fang Qi looked at this crazy woman who had switched states in the blink of an eye...

He raised an eyebrow slightly.

Absolutely brilliant!

His wife's acting skills were absolutely brilliant!

"...Ahem."

"Mhm, go ahead."

He gave a light cough and immediately got into character as well, putting on airs.

He leaned back on the sofa, resting his hands behind his head, his chin slightly raised.

"Indeed, you can't meet guests in pajamas. Go change into something proper."

Hearing this, Liguang obediently straightened up.

Then, she gave him a gentle wink. A hint of slyness that only he could read flashed through her mismatched eyes.

—Master, was my acting good?

She then turned around and walked with quick, small steps toward her little room, her flowing silver hair swaying lightly behind her.

Fang Qi watched her back disappear through the doorway, the corners of his mouth curling up.

This little yandere...

She really was becoming more and more irresistible!

He leaned against the sofa, just about to close his eyes and rest for two minutes—

"Ding-dong—"

The doorbell rang.

...Hmm?

Fang Qi's eyes snapped open instantly.

...Who is it?

Before he could even react, the sound of someone knocking on the door echoed from outside, accompanied by a crisp, slightly breathless voice:

"Senior! Open the door! I'm here!"

Ah?

That fast?

Fang Qi was stunned for a moment, instinctively looking toward Liguang's little room.

A clatter came from the room, sounding like a clothes hanger dropping to the floor!

Then came the rustling of fabric, noticeably more frantic than before!

"Liguang, there's no rush."

He called out toward the small room. His voice wasn't loud, but he knew she could hear him.

Then he rubbed his temples, stood up, and walked toward the entryway.

...She really did come over immediately!

That was way too fast!

Lin Xiaoyou... don't tell me you've been squatting downstairs at my place this whole time!

...A stalker?

But now, you are a sheep entering the tiger's den!

He took a deep breath...

Reached out, and opened the door!

Click.

The door opened.

Outside, the familiar round-faced girl stood there prettily.

She was wearing a pale yellow knit cardigan, light blue jeans, and a pair of white canvas shoes.

Her hair was tied in a low ponytail, making her round little face look even cuter.

Seeing Fang Qi, Lin Xiaoyou's almond eyes lit up, and her face immediately filled with a beaming smile!

"Senior! I'm here!"

Her voice was crisp, carrying an excited bounce!

But...

Fang Qi narrowed his eyes slightly.

She still stood at the door, about half a step away from him.

Holding a paper bag with both hands, they hung obediently in front of her... without her stepping forward at all.

"Come in."

He stepped aside to let her in.

Lin Xiaoyou handed over the paper bag and said with a grin, "Sorry to intrude, Senior! Most shops weren't open this morning, so I could only buy two cups of coffee!"

"Oh, thanks."

Fang Qi casually took the paper bag from her hands; it was quite heavy.

Lin Xiaoyou stepped into the entryway, changed her shoes, and then peeked curiously into the living room.

"Huh? Where's Liguang?"

She tilted her head, a hint of surprise in her almond eyes.

"I thought Liguang would be the one to open the door for me!"

Fang Qi placed the paper bag on the coffee table and casually replied:

"Liguang is changing clothes. After all, you are a guest, so she needs to change into something more formal."

Lin Xiaoyou let out an "oh" and didn't ask further, walking into the living room on her own.

Click.

Fang Qi closed the door, his gaze falling on her back.

From opening the door until now... she had maintained that half-step distance, no more, no less.

It seemed intimate, yet it didn't make one feel she was crossing the line.

Actually, before opening the door for her, he had tensed his nerves and prepared himself!

If Lin Xiaoyou threw herself at him upon meeting, he would dodge sideways at any moment, after all...

He had promised Liguang there would be no physical contact!

But she didn't, just like that time at the cinema entrance on the seventh day.

Last time, he thought she was afraid of Liguang, thinking she was from the Dawn Company.

But now...

Twilight had already made it clear that she was one of Twilight's people, and she had a deep relationship with the AI Xiaoqing.

She belonged to Twilight.

Fang Qi withdrew his thoughts and walked over to the sofa to sit down.

Lin Xiaoyou followed suit and sat down as well.

But... she didn't choose to sit next to him.

She actually walked straight to the single sofa on the other side of the coffee table and plopped right into it!

Her whole body sank into the soft cushions, and she let out a comfortable sigh!

"Wow—"

"I'm at Senior's house again! So exciting!"

She swung her legs, her canvas shoes swaying back and forth.

Fang Qi looked at the spot where she was sitting, the corner of his eye twitching slightly.

The last time she came to his house, she had thrown herself directly into his arms and rubbed against him!

And she almost caused Liguang to turn dark on the spot back then!

Now, she voluntarily sat in the farthest corner?

Her tone was clearly still as lively, and her smile was still as bright, but...

Something was different!

This former good teammate was truly a mysterious fellow.

"Senior, Senior!"

Lin Xiaoyou suddenly sat up straight, hands resting on her knees, her almond eyes looking at him brightly.

"You read the text message I sent, right!"

"The one about that super terrifying nightmare I had!"