Dinner had already slipped into something warm and slow.
The lights in Chen's apartment were gentle, yellow-toned, casting soft shadows along the walls. The table was small, a little crowded with dishes, but it felt lived-in—comfortable. Yun Hu was sprawled between them like a satisfied king, belly full, tail flicking lazily whenever food appeared within his line of sight.
Chen didn't seem to notice.
Between him and Xu Jin sat the real master of the house.
Yun Hu.
The demon cat lay on his back like an overfed seal, belly round, paws twitching lazily in the air. He had already finished his portion long ago. Everyone at the table knew it.
Except Chen.
"Open your mouth," Chen said gently, holding out another bite.
Yun Hu meowed.
Xu Jin stared in disbelief. "Brother Chen… he's done. He's very done."
Chen glanced down, completely serious. "He's still looking at the food."
Yun Hu flicked his tail.
"That's because he's shameless," Xu Jin said.
