Cheng Jin sat on the chair next to the computer desk, reaching out to take the food out of the plastic bag, and Mu Rui sat by his bed.

For seven days, the little dog stayed by Cheng Jin's feet. Clearly, even though its owner claimed that he was a friend, it still remained slightly wary. Its bright, shiny eyes were fixed on Mu Rui, and every move he made would affect the small dog's reactions.

Mu Rui also noticed it, and he found it very amusing. Occasionally, he would make funny faces at it.

I estimate that this little fellow is very protective of its owner.

There was a fragrant aroma of chicken cutlet wafting through the room. Qitian, the fluffy cat, raised its head and glanced at its owner with a look of tenderness, wagging its tail gently.

Cheng Jin smiled at its appearance, but instead of giving it to the puppy right away, he looked at Mu Rui and asked, "Would you like to have it?"

"No need, no need."

Mu Rui also liked these intelligent little creatures. He glanced at Qi Tian and said, "Give it some food. It seems to really like it."

This guy is a bona fide carnivore.

Such a relaxed tone was rare for Cheng Jin. It sounded precious. There were two sticks in the paper bag. Cheng Jin used one of them to poke a piece of meat and handed it to the little guy. He used his right hand, possibly because it was injured and not as agile.

Mu Rui rested both hands on his knees and just watched quietly. Suddenly, something crossed his mind.

"Oh, by the way, did you boil the water?"

"There's also yesterday's."

"Don't drink the boiled water from last night; I'll make a fresh pot for you," he said as he stood up and headed towards the balcony. Cheng Jin stood up as well and said, "No need, the water room is quite far."

"No problem, you go ahead and eat. I'll be back soon." Mu Rui picked up the blue water bottle from the ground and stood up. As he spoke, he quickly walked towards the exit, and the door closed behind him.

Cheng Jin withdrew his gaze from the past, and a strange turmoil swept through his heart. Over the years, he had only silently crushed on one person. However, it was a silent liking, which would become strange and even suffer disdain if exposed.

And now, rather than saying that I don't have feelings, it's more accurate to say that I'm afraid to try. Besides, Murui has had so many girlfriends, so he must definitely like girls.

Really, why think so much.

Cheng Jin knocked his forehead absentmindedly.

When Murui came back, Cheng Jinzheng was sitting in front of the computer in the server room, working on something. The screen displayed a series of alphanumeric characters, resembling programming code. Crouched in a nearby corner for the past seven days, Little Nuo popped its head out and rested its two front paws on a paper bag, occasionally taking a bite of the fragrant and warm meat.

Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, it suddenly lifted its head and stared fixedly at the entrance. When it saw Murui, it slowly climbed back down and focused on gnawing at its food. Clearly, it had become familiar with this unfamiliar visitor.

"What are you doing?"

"The school assigned a task to create a program."

"Oh, do you study this normally?"

"Almost there."

Because he was busy pulling strings, Cheng Jin's hands were not very convenient, so Mu Rui put down the kettle to help him, "Will it take a long time?"

Because usually Mu Rui and the others' expertise is mainly theoretical knowledge and specific physical circuit operations. But Cheng Jin and the others are doing programming, like game development, app development, backend testing, computer power on/off shortcuts, and so on.

"Not too long, what time is it now?"

"Eight minutes past one o'clock."

"Do you have any plans for tonight?"

"Well, I just came to see you. Oh, by the way, have you taken a shower?"

Cheng Jin's hand holding the mouse paused for a moment, a suspicious and awkward look appearing on his face, "I can do it myself." He clicked the left button of the mouse, and immediately a multitude of windows popped up on the desktop, displaying various English texts with letters rapidly appearing one by one.

"How can that be? The doctor explicitly instructed."

Mu Rui thought about going back to play games in a while, so he urged Cheng Jin. It would be better to just line up and wash in the dormitory together with Cheng Jin.

"Let's wash together."

"Ah?"

Cheng Jin's mouse was taken away by Mu Rui. Before he could react, Mu Rui grabbed his left arm and lifted him up. "Let's go, let's go. I'll go back after you finish showering. We'll deal with the program later."

"But..."

"And then I will give you some medicine."

"......"

Cheng Jin stood up and inexplicably was pushed into the bathroom near the balcony, with Mu Rui following closely behind.

"Hey, let's not do it together," Cheng Jin's voice carried a hint of pleading if listened carefully.

"What's wrong? Are your hands not convenient?"

Mu Rui smiled and replied. He was laid-back and didn't mind, pushing Cheng Jin in before walking out alone. He wasn't wearing much for the summer, just a thin coat with a white T-shirt underneath.

Mu Rui raised his hand and skillfully took off his jacket, then removed his T-shirt from his upper body. His short black hair was slightly tousled, and he casually ran his fingers through it.

"You go ahead and turn on the tap. The one in front should be cold water."

Cheng Jin heard the sound of someone outside the room, and a faint blush appeared on his face. He hesitated and glanced at the shower head, reaching out to the switch and gently pressing it. He knew that if he acted too abnormally, it would be like covering his ears to steal a bell, so he had to try to appear more natural. In his mind, he silently repeated the phrase "there's nothing wrong with boys showering together."

Mu Rui was shirtless, wearing only jeans. He squatted down, bending his legs, and glanced at the bedside. "Cheng Jin, do you have any spare slippers here?"

Yes, under the cabinet beside the bed.

The sound in the bathroom was somewhat strange, as if someone was choking, with a slightly hoarse voice.

"Oh oh."

After Mu Rui found Xia Tian's slippers, he walked straight into the house. The bathroom door was partially closed, emitting a white mist that clung to the mirrors and windows.

Cheng Jin hadn't even taken off a single item of clothing, yet he stared at the spray head, standing in a corner. When he heard a sound, he turned his gaze and saw Mu Rui's bare upper body, causing his pupils to shrink with a profound sense of powerlessness.

"Do we have to wash together?"

Due to regular exercise, Mu Rui's skin is slightly dark, and his short hair stands out, making him look even more lively. He is about 1.8 meters tall, slightly taller than Cheng Jin. His physique is also great among boys, but he appears more sunshine-like, just like a big younger brother.

Compared to others, Cheng Jin could be considered a reserved type, and being two years older than Mu Rui, he seemed much more mature.

"Didn't you take it off? Isn't it inconvenient?" Mu Rui walked over slowly, his dull mind fixated on his arm.

"Ah... I, I can do it myself." Thinking that Murui was going to help, Cheng Jin hurriedly pulled open the zipper of his coat, his fingers moving as if they were stiff.

Mu Rui tilted his head slightly and sighed, "What's the use of being polite? Let me help you."

The mist was thick, and the temperature in the tiny bathroom gradually rose. The sound of water gushed loudly as Mu Rui lifted his arm and carefully supported himself, his head lowered.

"The female doctor said last time not to get wet. I'll support you, you wash."

Cheng Jin almost vomited a mouthful of old blood. His long eyelashes flickered as he lifted his arm slightly and said, "I'll take care of myself. You go wash up."

"No, otherwise why would I come in?"

Cheng Jin couldn't help but feel both amused and frustrated. He clenched his fist and said, "Alright."