I got it. I could bat my eyelashes at him. Surely, the innocent Colin couldn't resist a classic game like this.

His eyes were sparking like stars, and he had long eyelashes. A game of batting eyelashes would suit him the best.

I couldn't care less about how I would be dealt with if I disturbed his sleep. I moved closer until our faces touched and then started blinking my eyes, letting my eyelashes battle with his.

But after blinking a few times, my eyes were already itching so much that I wanted to rub them with my hands. But I stubbornly resisted the urge and continued to blink. After about six times, his eyeballs began to move. His hands that were folded in front of his chest also moved slightly.

He wasn't sleeping at all, just deliberately ignoring me.

Hmph, I was going to continue blinking even if it was itching terribly. I had to persevere.

But he moved before I could continue further.

I saw his long arms stretching out and his long legs entangling with mine. Within a fraction of a second, I felt a little dizzy and was already being held in his arms. My legs were tightly locked. It was impossible to move once he took action.

"Fine, you're getting naughtier. Let's see how I'm going to deal with you." Colin freed a finger and rubbed his eyes forcefully. Then, he turned over angrily, pressing me underneath him. His tall body completely covered mine.

Just as I expected, he threatened to punish me again. It seemed that he was using all his abilities to punish me.

Fine, just come at me.

He could punish me however he wanted.

After all, I had gotten used to being punished every day. If he didn't do it, I couldn't sleep well. I would feel like something was missing in our bedtime rituals.

Xavier's birthday came before Helen's wedding. I marked the date as his 20th birthday.

The Marriage Law stipulated that one could register their marriage at the age of 20. Many areas put great importance on one's 20th birthday as it marked one's first step into adulthood. After the age of 20, anyone could start a family. It marked the dividing line for one to be considered an adult.

This should be Xavier's actual age as the information came from a reliable source.

Professor King specifically notified me in advance. So, I had to attend Xavier's birthday party. I couldn't just disregard my mentor's invitation, right?

Colin had been with the professor

ever since he came to Jesselton College for his postgraduate studies. Later, the professor became his PhD supervisor as well. Now, they were teaching at the same school. So, he had to attend his mentor's only son's birthday party.

Since both of us had to go, we would attend it together as companions to avoid embarrassment.

Xavier was a mischievous brat.

When we met last time, I noticed he

was a little afraid of Colin. I guessed he probably wouldn't dare to aet recklessly in front of Colin. I felt

relaxed as well.

What if Colin couldn't make it? Then, there was only one solution. I could just avoid him at all costs.

On November 16th, Colin and I got up early to get prepared.

I had asked Xavier about the birthday party earlier. He said that young people should do what they want, like playing some mysterious and exciting games, like a masked ball. I couldn't help but give him a negative review.

Did he have a misunderstanding about the mysterious and exciting things that young people did?

Masked balls had been around for more than a decade. It was one of the things created by the previous generation. Why was he so enthusiastic about it?

Then, he said he made a small

change to the party. All guests would have to draw lots and dress up as that person. In other words, if one was unlucky enough to draw Shrek, then one would have to wear a green costume.

And if anyone got a background character, he or she would have to stand still until the party was over.

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