Liu Buli thought that after he said this, Lu Wuming would surely be overjoyed. After all, Lu Wuming had always wanted to take Liu Buli back to the world he spoke of. Now that Liu Buli had voluntarily agreed, Lu Wuming should naturally be satisfied.
However, things always developed unexpectedly.
Lu Wuming blinked his eyes, seemingly contemplating for a moment, then he shook his head and said, "Let's forget it for now, there's no rush. If Master has decided on something, he won't easily change his mind. I can see that Master, you like this world. So since you finally have an opportunity, it's better to let you enjoy life here. When you've had your fill, we can go back, I don't mind."
He paused as he spoke.
After thinking for a moment, he added, "But Master, when I say 'when you've had your fill,' there's still a time limit. It's just..."
"One month, I remember," Liu Buli interrupted him, looking at Lu Wuming's obedient and well-behaved appearance, he couldn't help but laugh.
He reached out and stroked the other's head. He always felt that this guy was like a big dog. He had no resistance to cute and obedient animals like dogs, so it seemed natural that he would fall for Lu Wuming.
Perhaps because he had admitted his feelings for the other person, many of his worries had vanished. Listening to Lu Wuming's response, Liu Buli suddenly felt that the matters he had been agonizing over for so long seemed to have become inconsequential.
Since Lu Wuming had told him to enjoy life a little longer, he was naturally willing to do so.
His past life had been all about survival, mundane and unremarkable. He couldn't even explain what he had been busy with.
But now, it was different.
At least regarding the matter of living, he had his own thoughts and goals. He was willing to stay by Lu Wuming's side and truly savor the feeling of being alive.
Of course, even though this enjoyment seemed to have a time limit, he didn't mind.
After confirming his thoughts, Liu Buli called Brother Zhang. He told him that his health was still not good and he wanted to take another period of leave or resign directly.
Upon hearing his words, the latter directly dismissed the idea of resignation. Then he inquired about Liu Buli's condition with concern. As if sensing something, he kept comforting Liu Buli, saying that there was no hurdle in life that couldn't be overcome. Since he was still alive, he had to live well. He absolutely shouldn't end his life over some trivial matters, as it would be too much of a loss.
Listening to his comfort, Liu Buli felt a mix of amusement and helplessness, not knowing how to respond. However, he knew that Brother Zhang meant well, so he patiently listened to all of Brother Zhang's words. Finally, he added, "I understand. Actually, I'm living very happily right now and won't be thinking of anything drastic."
Hearing this, and recalling his punctual departures from work every day, Brother Zhang immediately felt he had been overthinking. He even couldn't help but laugh and tease, "So your leave isn't for any health reasons, you just want more time to spend with your lover, right? You should have said so earlier. You've worked hard for so many years, and all of us have seen it. Now that you finally have a lover, we're overjoyed for you. How could we possibly stop you from enjoying your time together? But even for your romantic moments, don't let it go on for too long. I'll give you a month's leave, is that enough?"
Liu Buli smiled, "It's more than enough."
Brother Zhang then began to ramble on, telling him that when dating, one must be more accommodating to the other person. Girls' minds are delicate, and since this was his first relationship after so many years, he must not step on any of the girl's sensitive spots.
He chattered on for a long time, and the conversation finally ended with Brother Zhang insisting that he must be invited to the wedding. Liu Buli casually agreed, though he knew very well that let alone a wedding, they might not even have a chance to meet again in the future.
After Liu Buli hung up the phone, Lu Wuming, who was standing nearby, pouted and asked him sourly, "Was the person who called you just now your friend?"
Liu Buli froze for a moment.
Lu Wuming continued, "You never mentioned him to me before."
Liu Buli let out a chuckle.
He could roughly guess why he hadn't mentioned him before. After all, they were from different worlds, and he never imagined Lu Wuming would have the chance to meet Brother Zhang.
Moreover, even if Lu Wuming came to this world, he didn't intend to introduce him to his colleagues.
So, facing the other's subconscious jealousy, Liu Buli replied calmly, "He's just a colleague. I don't like to have too much contact with others. Besides, since I'm your lover, I should have told you before about how I usually spend my days, right?"
"You did say..." Lu Wuming nodded. "Besides going to work, you come home and write novels. You..."
"Wait a minute," Liu Buli interrupted him. "Write novels? I did that?"