*click* *baam* *boom* The rapid clicking sounds of the console mixed with the intense explosions and combat effects on the television were the only noises cutting through the dimly lit room.
Zhang Yuan, sitting comfortably on the large couch, took a brief glance over at Zhao Fumin, who had dozed off.
She was curled up under a blanket, her peaceful expression illuminated faintly by the flickering light from the TV.
Seeing her, Zhang Yuan chuckled "She fell asleep quickly."
Zhang Ming, seated snugly on his lap with the console still in hand, giggled softly in response.
Her posture was relaxed, though her fingers deftly moved across the controls, keeping her character alive in the game.
"Well, she didn't like this game very much," Zhang Ming said, leaning back into him with a playful smile.
"She got bored after a few rounds and passed out."
Zhang Yuan turned his gaze towards Xiangli Fei, who was sitting cross-legged on the other couch. Her eyes were glued to the screen, laser-focused on the game as her character charged head-on into battle.
The fierce determination on her face was unmistakable, almost amusing in its intensity.
"And Fei is obsessed with this, huh?" Zhang Yuan muttered with a smile, watching as Xiangli Fei dodged another barrage of enemy attacks with precise timing.
Zhang Ming nodded, a knowing smile on her face. "Yeah, back when we were in the modern world, she was always playing this game. She'd spend hours just fighting bosses, leveling up, and bragging about how she'd unlocked rare items."
He then pulled Zhang Ming closer to him, tightening his embrace as he rested his chin on her shoulder.
Her warmth was comforting, and he could feel her body relax further into his as the game continued.
Zhang Ming didn't seem to mind at all. In fact, she responded by subtly snuggling into him more, her fingers still moving smoothly across the controller.
Even in the midst of playing, there was a certain playfulness in the way she shifted, her body pressing gently into his as if teasing him.
Time passed quietly in the room, the sound of virtual battle filling the air.
Zhang Ming, however, soon began to caress her cheek against Zhang Yuan affectionately, and he responded by nuzzling his face against hers in turn.
As Zhang Ming continued to focus on the game, her fingers dancing across the buttons with ease, Zhang Yuan's gaze softened.
Feeling her warm body pressed against him, he couldn't resist the temptation to get a bit more affectionate.
Leaning in closer, he placed a gentle kiss on her neck, his lips brushing lightly against her soft skin.
"Haha..." Zhang Ming let out a small giggle, her shoulders subtly tensing as the sensation of his lips sent a pleasant shiver down her spine.
She didn't pull away though... if anything, she leaned into him a little more, enjoying the attention while her fingers continued to press the controls.
"You're distracting me, you know," she muttered teasingly, though her smile gave away that she didn't really mind.
Zhang Yuan didn't respond with words; instead, he planted another soft kiss, this time letting his lips linger a little longer and tasting the sweet scent of her skin.
His hands slid up into her tanktop, gently grazing her belly button.
Ming's breath hitched slightly, the game momentarily forgotten as his affection stole her focus.
Her eyes flickered away from the screen for a split second, glancing back at him with a playful glint.
She turned her head slightly to the side, and then without warning, she bit down softly on his cheek in retaliation, her lips curling into a mischievous smile.
"Ow!" Zhang Yuan exclaimed, though his voice was filled more with laughter than pain.
He grinned and rubbed the spot where her teeth had playfully sunk in, his eyes twinkling with amusement.
Zhang Ming giggled and leaned her head back against his chest, her laughter soft and full of warmth. "You deserved that," she said, her tone light but filled with affection. "Trying to steal kisses while I'm winning."
Zhang Yuan couldn't help but laugh as well, tightening his arms around her in a mock hug of surrender.
"I guess I did," he replied, pressing his face into the crook of her neck, enjoying the closeness between them.
With a sigh of contentment, Zhang Ming leaned her head against his, still smiling as she resumed her game.
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