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Ever since the 'hotel room for watching the game' incident last time, Xiao Yue has always been bothered by it.
Her boyfriend, Li Xin, would rather watch a game than touch her?
You have to understand, the two of them hadn't taken their relationship to the next level.
It's one thing for an old couple to lose interest, but Li Xin at this stage should be at his most eager!
Could it be that she really had no charm?
Xiao Yue was a bit flustered.
On one hand, she didn't want Li Xin to take advantage of her so easily; on the other hand, she wanted to prove her charm.
By some strange twist of fate, Xiao Yue, who had never understood European league football, actually, for the first time, went online to check the Bundesliga schedule.
That afternoon, with no classes, Xiao Yue and Li Xin, the campus couple, were on a date at the school's milk tea shop.
Their home team, Bayer Leverkusen, had just beaten Bayern.
Li Xin was busy browsing the comment section on Weibo, seeing how Bayern fans were breaking down and how the media was praising God Lance.
Suddenly, he heard Xiao Yue cooing in a rare, high-pitched voice.
"I want to try yours."
"Huh?"
Li Xin was slightly startled, put down his phone, and looked up at her.
Logically, Xiao Yue had almost never acted like this before.
She always avoided his used straw or a bite of ice cream he offered with disdain.
But then, Xiao Yue was the class beauty; when he was pursuing her, she always maintained that cold, icy demeanour.
Other boys would usually back off after being rejected, not daring to get close again.
Only Li Xin was thick-skinned enough and pursued her relentlessly until he succeeded.
Normally, Xiao Yue was quite shy and passive in their interactions; even holding hands on campus, she was afraid of being seen.
Kissing her on the lips was even harder.
Last time, he finally managed to trick her into a hotel, and just as he was about to succeed, he forgot all about it because he wanted to watch a game.
Li Xin regretted it for over two months.
It was rare to see Xiao Yue actively cooing and acting coquettishly, so Li Xin was quite surprised.
"Here, here, here."
"Ugh, yours is so bad, it tastes weird."
Xiao Yue frowned and stuck out her tongue.
"Then why did you drink it?"
The even greater surprise was yet to come.
"How about we go out to watch a film next Wednesday night?" Xiao Yue unexpectedly suggested casually.
"Next Wednesday night?"
Isn't that Champions League night?
Bayer Leverkusen vs Real Madrid in the quarter-finals! A very important game for God Lance!
After the film, couldn't they... Li Xin's heart quickened a bit, but after thinking about his 8 AM class on Thursday, he decided not to risk it.
"Professor Yang's class is at 8 AM on Thursday, so let's just stay in the dorm."
"You're right, it would be terrible if we failed."
Xiao Yue lowered her head and gently bit her straw, pondering for a moment.
"Then how about we go on Saturday? After our club activities, we can go to Xinjiekou a bit later; I really want to watch 'Fast & Furious 7'."
Recently, 'Fast & Furious 7' was quite popular, and there were even trending jokes online.
Watch 'Fast & Furious 7' and then go straight to a 'Fast & Furious 8'...
Li Xin wasn't an idiot.
Xiao Yue had arranged it like this; it was no longer a hint, but a clear indication.
How could he not get her meaning?
Just thinking about it, Li Xin felt his AK was about to lose control, so he quickly crossed his legs.
"Okay, okay, I want to watch Fast & Furious 7 too!"
"Then it's settled!"
Xiao Yue smiled charmingly and actively handed over her milk tea.
"You try mine; it's much better than yours."
Looking at the flattened straw in front of him, Li Xin took a happy sip.
Indeed, it was a little sweet...
April 11th, 2015, Saturday.
In the evening, the two took Nanjing Metro Line 1's South Extension from China Pharmaceutical University Station, its terminal stop.
They rode all the way to Xinjiekou.
After checking in at a popular online celebrity restaurant, they walked hand-in-hand into the cinema to watch 'Fast & Furious 7'.
Paul Walker's last dance, the gaze before parting ways, accompanied by Charlie Puth's song 'See You Again'.
Xiao Yue, with tears streaming down her face, sobbed on Li Xin's shoulder.
It was quite late when they left the cinema, and this time, Li Xin didn't need to suggest anything.
Holding hands, they naturally walked to the same All Seasons Hotel they had visited last time, and to the same king-size room.
"I'm going to take a shower; you watch the game for a bit first."
Xiao Yue, perhaps still emotional from crying, actively wrapped her arms around Li Xin's neck and gave him a fragrant kiss.
"Game? What game? I wanted to shower too..."
Bayer Leverkusen was just playing an away game against Mainz, and God Lance wasn't even starting; he wouldn't be on the pitch until at least after the 70th minute.
Missing this initial part of the game was fine.
Li Xin inevitably had mischievous thoughts.
"Pervert! You're annoying ~"
Xiao Yue's beautiful eyes flickered, and she playfully glared at Li Xin.
She actively turned on the TV, tuned to CCTV5; the game had already started a whilst ago.
Mainz was currently leading Bayer Leverkusen 1-0.
The camera continuously focused on Lance on the substitutes' bench.
"You be a good boy and watch, okay."
Pushing Li Xin away from the bathroom door, Xiao Yue slipped inside.
"Don't come in! Otherwise, I'll get angry."
The bathroom didn't have transparent glass or a retractable curtain; it was just a regular wall.
Listening to the pitter-patter of water inside, Li Xin inevitably became distracted.
He didn't care how the game was going.
It wasn't until Duan Xuan's surprised cry interrupted Li Xin's reverie.
"Oh my! Oh my goodness, they scored again!!! 3-0!!! Mainz is leading Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 at home!"
"What the f***?"
Li Xin quickly turned to look at the TV; the Mainz players were celebrating together.
The Bayer Leverkusen players on the pitch were also dumbfounded.
No way?
Just three days ago, they had advanced by overpowering Bayern, and the whole team had shown top European level.
How did they turn around and suffer a crushing defeat against a mid-table Bundesliga team?
If a big loss affected their morale, then the league title race would truly be in jeopardy!
Moreover, the tough match against Real Madrid was just four days away!
"Please, don't mess with my God Lance!"
On the goal replay, Mainz had a simple counterattack, easier than a training drill, with several consecutive passes tearing through the Bayer Leverkusen defence.
Li Xin gradually became completely engrossed in the game, not even noticing Xiao Yue's alluring appearance wrapped in a bath towel.
???
Again?
Xiao Yue was also dumbfounded.
Seeing Li Xin staring blankly at the TV, Xiao Yue felt both annoyed and amused.
"Big idiot!"
"Huh? You're done?"
"Mmm, can you help me blow-dry my hair?"
"Of course."
Bringing the hairdryer into the room, Li Xin blew her hair whilst intently watching the screen.
Having followed Bayer Leverkusen for so long because of Lance, it was practically his home team; every attack made him anxious.
He finally finished blowing her hair just as half-time arrived.
The young couple sat side-by-side, Li Xin completely absorbed in figuring out how they could turn the game around.
After Lance came on, should De Bruyne or Son Heung-min also be brought on?
How should Bayer Leverkusen attack?
As for Xiao Yue, she sat beside him somewhat awkwardly, her little face already flushed red.
Even though she had mentally prepared herself, she was still a bit nervous when it came to this step, and her body naturally softened as she leant into Li Xin's arms.
Feeling the warmth and softness of her body, Li Xin finally pulled himself away from the world of football, cursing himself for being so stupid!
If Bayer Leverkusen lost, then they lost; anyway, with Lance there, they could still win back a 5-point deficit.
If he missed this opportunity again today, Xiao Yue might not give him another chance.
Li Xin didn't hesitate at all, lowering his head to capture the girl's lips directly.
"Mmph!"
Xiao Yue was a little scared, instinctively pushing Li Xin away, but he held her firmly.
Gradually, Xiao Yue also wrapped her arms around Li Xin's waist.
The two, who were sitting, naturally lay down.
"Indeed, I still have my charm; this idiot couldn't possibly be unmoved."
Football! In the end, I still have the upper hand over you!
Li Xin had no idea that Xiao Yue, who was flustered like a little rabbit, was actually starting to smile triumphantly inside.
Just as the two were completely immersed in intimacy, getting closer and closer to that final step.
Duan Xuan on the TV suddenly shouted excitedly at some point!
"Oh my!!! A substitution! Bayer Leverkusen has made a substitution! Lance, Lance comes on as a substitute!"
"Finally, they couldn't hold back and have to let Lance save the world, huh?"
Forget it, who cares!
Li Xin ignored the game and continued his conquest.
However, barely two minutes had passed.
"That goal!!!! Lance!!! It's in!!! A world-class shot—"
"Coming on as a substitute for only 93 seconds, Lance scored a spectacular long-range shot with his very first touch!!"
"Bayer Leverkusen pulls one back, the game is back in suspense!"
What the f***?
Li Xin couldn't hold back anymore.
Who could refuse God Lance's world-class shot?
Even on his deathbed, he had to sit up and take a look, to see how Lance scored!
"No way? Ah, again?"
Now it was Xiao Yue's turn to be dumbfounded.
Her biggest regret today was turning on the TV to broadcast the game.