In a five-star hotel, Luo Xiu, who had already given up on life, was lying on the couch scrolling through short videos on his phone. A casual flick brought up a stream of suggestive videos featuring long-legged internet celebrities in short skirts and black stockings performing risqué dances. His feed was perfectly curated.
Nearby, Lin Xiyue was in a cheerful mood, packing her things. With her work now finished, she decided to return to Sea City the next day.
"Tonight, we're executing Operation Ironclad. Interested?" Luo Xiu asked suddenly.
Lin Xiyue paused. "What's Operation Ironclad?"
Luo Xiu patted his stomach. "We're going for hot pot. Yu State Hot Pot."
Lin Xiyue rolled her eyes. "If you want to eat hot pot, just say so. What's with the codename?"
"Are you in?"
"Of course I am. You can abandon me emotionally, but you can't leave me behind when there's good food involved. Come to think of it, it's been ages since I had hot pot."
