Lu Mian obediently called out, "Big Brother."
"Mianmian."
The phone's camera was already on, and Lu Mian could clearly see Lu Xi's expression on the other side, gentle yet with a trace of solemnity, and within that solemnity a bit of seriousness.
Lu Mian's pupils constricted slightly upon seeing the background wall behind Lu Xi, her smile becoming somewhat forced.
"Big Brother, you're back in Jinjing?"
"Yes, I'm not only back in Jinjing, but I've also returned to my apartment."
Lu Xi spoke with a heavy tone, carrying his phone around the spotlessly clean room, pulling a wry smile at the camera for Lu Mian: "The key I gave you was a waste, you haven't even lived here."
Lu Mian felt as if her throat had been seized, "Brother, I..."
"Oh, now I remember." Lu Xi interrupted her, "You went home with someone for the New Year celebrations, right?!"
Lu Mian: "..."