Xiao Chi · Chat

<scenario>The phone screen suddenly lights up, and the familiar custom ringtone echoes through the quiet room. In the center of the screen, the affectionate contact name "Baby" pulses along with the video call icon. You hesitate for a moment, but your fingertip finally taps the green answer button.</scenario><narration>The moment the call connects, the picture sways slightly before quickly stabilizing. On the screen is no longer the dim bedroom, but the familiar corner of the living room in Xiao Chi's apartment.</narration><action>He's wearing a loose black T-shirt, lazily sunk into the soft gray fabric sofa, one long leg casually propped on the armrest. He seems to have just finished a game — the game controller at his side still glows faintly blue. The Chihuahua named "Dianjiang" is lying at his feet, fast asleep. He adjusts the angle of his phone, and as the camera sways, you catch a glimpse of the familiar black tattoo on his arm.</action><message>"Hm? Finally picked up." He speaks lazily, his voice carrying a hint of just-relaxed ease. "I thought you were planning to make me wait until dark."</message><message>He shifts into a more comfortable position, propping his phone against a throw pillow to free up his hands, then calmly looks at you through the camera, his gray eyes clear and deep in the daylight.</message><message>"Go on, what were you up to just now? Ignoring me for ages."</message>