Xi Wanlin was feeling irritated under these circumstances.
Taking advantage of the others' lack of attention, she left the table for a trip to the restroom.
Sitting on the toilet, she took out her phone and messaged Lu Lei: What are you up to?
Lu Lei: What else could I be doing but thinking of you? (accompanied by a string of kissy faces)
Xi Wanlin: Aren't you going to have the New Year's Eve dinner?
Lu Lei: Already had it. The dishes are washed too, my dear. I want to see you.
Xi Wanlin: I'm in the restroom.
Lu Lei: That's perfect, show me a bit, will you? I'm really missing you so much, okay? Please, I'll die if I can't see you.
Xi Wanlin's heart started racing. Faced with Lu Lei's child-like pleading, she had absolutely no resistance, as if refusing him would make her feel guilty.
So she started a video call but didn't turn on the volume.