Ten minutes can be used to do many things.

For example, you can hold hands for ten minutes.

For example, you can kiss for ten minutes. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

For example, you can hug for ten minutes.

For example, you can pour out your heart for ten minutes.

But for a couple separated by thousands of miles, none of these options are viable. Even someone as formidable as Qin Zhan has to bow to the constraints of distance, so for these ten minutes, they choose to video call for ten minutes.

The man’s facial features are profound, those almond-shaped eyes contain deep, dark brown pupils, with a high bridged nose beneath, and thin lips slightly pursed. His stern face reveals no emotion, a dark black suit with an elegantly tied dark-striped tie at the collar, and this simple yet formal attire exudes an air of command when worn by the man.

Even a slight narrowing of his eyes, a furrow of his brows, or a pressing of his lips can easily send a chill down one’s spine.

While the youth’s face is exquisite, those starry eyes sparkle, with iridescent brilliance flowing from the pupils, as if they contain all the radiance of the galaxy. But upon deep gaze, one discovers indifference and coldness with no emotion at all. His high nose slightly scrunched, his small tongue lightly licks his lips, turning them from dry to rosy, devoid of any expression, yet carrying a hint of captivating charm.

When both of their faces appear simultaneously in the video, the man’s cold demeanor softens, the icy facade of his almond-shaped eyes melts like encountering early spring. His thin lips slowly curve into a joyful smile, gazing endlessly at the youth.

Even though the youth has no expression, at this moment, his starry eyes ripple, a smile gradually spreading, radiant lips forming a wide smile, his brows and eyes lifted, voice cool but carrying obvious warmth, "Fourth Brother..."

Looking at the youth on the other end of the camera, Qin Zhan smiles, all the gloom in his heart vanishing instantly. Because he wanted to video chat with the kid, for the first time his diligent self ends a meeting early just to return to the office sooner to speak a few more minutes with his child’s self.

Thinking of this, Qin Zhan chuckles, he has a premonition this won’t happen only once.

Raising a hand to tug his tie, he removes the jacket and places it on the sofa, his almond-shaped eyes smile at Bi Xia, voice deep with tender affection, "You’ve lost weight..."

Chuckling softly, Bi Xia leans against the wall with earphones, "Come on, you’ve been gone just a day and a half."

"To be exact, it’s one day and three hours," Qin Zhan responds slowly.

Her heart skips unexpectedly, Bi Xia presses her lips trying to suppress a smile, "Since you’re aware, why did you talk about losing weight! Where exactly do you see I’ve lost weight?"

Qin Zhan pauses, his Adam’s apple moves, a low chuckle arises, hand forming a fist placed near his lips, he clears his throat lightly, "Wasn’t saying you lost weight, saying I lost weight."

Bi Xia: ... Well, this is awkward...

Bi Xia also clears her throat lightly, immediately changes the subject, starting mockingly at Qin Zhan without restraint, "You lost weight? How’s that possible, how much weight can you lose in a day? Fourth Brother, you overthought."

The man shakes his head, "Not overthinking, neither too much nor too little, just enough to get through this period holding back from searching for you."

Her starry eyes blink, suddenly realizing, Bi Xia straightens her posture, staring at Qin Zhan on the screen, mouth opening, blurting, "Qin Zhan, you’re really..."

"I’m really shameless."

Qin Zhan interjects quietly, after speaking, he earnestly nods, "I truly am shameless."

Bi Xia: ...

Lowering her gaze slightly, her starry eyes glint with a faint smile, "Qin Zhan, you truly have self-awareness."

Listening to the youth’s soft words, the imagined scene appears vividly before his eyes, resonates by his ears; his almond-shaped eyes warm, "Yes, thinking of you makes me gradually thin."

Veering off-topic, yet unsurprisingly causing Bi Xia to blush. Her starry eyes gaze at the ceiling, and Bi Xia thinks, compared to Qin Zhan, her shamelessness is lacking by more than just a little.