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Mu Qing had a very shitty day.
The meeting with the other company pissed him off so much that he almost broke off his perfect smile in front of Pei Ming. He just couldn't stand him! But, he had to find a way to work with him if he wanted to keep his company going.
That said, he closed his door and called for his life-like android: Feng Xin.
"Feng Xin, text my mother that I'm doing fine," he ordered as he put down his briefcase beside him on the couch, turning on his tv.
"Right away, master. Would you like me to send her a photo of you?" Feng Xin asked.
Mu Qing turned his body to face Feng Xin who was standing behind the couch with his hands behind him. "Sure." He striked a pose and smiled lightly, and Feng Xin's eyes snapped.
"The message has been sent, master. Your mom has seen it and may respond in a few—" Feng Xin paused for a few seconds. "She said 'My beautiful Qing'er looks happy, come visit me when you can, okay?'"
Mu Qing nodded and gave Feng Xin a soft smile at the thought of his mother. "I'll visit her on Thursday."
"It has been sent, do you need anything else, master? Are you hungry?"
Mu Qing shook his head. "No, I'm tired. But I feel dirty."
Feng Xin understood it right away. "I'll prepare the bath for you."
Feng Xin walked out of the living room and the water started running.
Mu Qing watched the tv play his favorite drama series. He had already started tearing up some tears as the female lead confessed to her friend how much it hurt her when her former husband died. Her friend comforted her as much as she can, telling the female lead that she will find the one for her. The female lead only broke down to tears, unable to accept the death of her beloved.
Mu Qing too, broke down to tears. Hugging the white pillow he took as he sobbed his heart away into it. "It's okay Li Huan..." He sniffed. "You will be happy—"
"Master, your bath is ready."
"AHH FENG XIN!" Mu Qing was startled when Feng Xin suddenly interrupted his emotional session and Feng Xin only tilted his head.
"Did you need some time, master?"
Mu Qing let out a breath, he's at least thankful Feng Xin wasn't a real person. "No...no. I'll get ready. Turn off the tv for me."
He stood up from the couch and walked over to the bathroom, Feng Xin followed him after turning off the tv. "Prepare my clothes, Feng Xin."
"Yes, master."
With that, Mu Qing entered the bathroom and started to undress himself. The bathroom smelled of floral from the soapy bubblebath inside his tub. He climbed and soaked himself in water with his toes going in first.
"Master, I brought your clothes."
"Put them in the basket," he said as he started to rub himself in all places. "Feng Xin."
"Hm?" Feng Xin was standing outside the bathroom, his back facing Mu Qing. For an Android, it made Mu Qing chuckle how this android was more respectful than most people.
"My back."
He only said what he needed to say and Feng Xin would understand it completely. "Yes, master."
The bathroom door opened and Feng Xin entered. He gave Feng Xin the brush then the latter started to rub his back gently, Mu Qing hums in pleasure.
"Thank you, Feng Xin."
"It's my pleasure, master."
"Of course it is." Mu Qing scoffed.
Feng Xin hand rubbed against his lower back. "Is there something wrong, master?"
"Nothing." Mu Qing shifted to let Feng Xin reach other parts of his back. "It's just—you don't have to pretend you enjoy being with me."
Feng Xin tilted his head. "I do not get what you're saying, master. I enjoy attending to your requests."
Mu Qing looked over his shoulder and sighed. "What am I even doing...talking to you like this..."
"I don't mind talking to you, master."
"You really wouldn't mind anything I do?"
Feng Xin responded by shaking his head. "I don't."
"I see, that's enough. I'll take it from here, wait outside."
—
Mu Qing had already dressed up in his pajamas and had laid down on his king-size bed with his comforters.
"Feng Xin," he called.
The Android was just beside him. "Yes master?"
"Lay down with me."
He didn't hesitate climbing over the bed. "As you wish."
"Hug me, A'xin."
"Hm." Feng Xin wrapped his arms around him. It was comforting.
It almost made him believe he was still alive.
"You really like doing what I tell you, don't you?"
"I do, I'm always here whenever you need me."
How could an Android say something like that? Mu Qing tried not to wonder. Maybe he can treat him like an actual person if he can.
"You're cold." Mu Qing chuckled.
"Should I heat up my body?"
Mu Qing closed his eyes and scooted closer, nuzzling his face onto the chest of the cold and yet soft metal. "No, this is fine..."
"Alright." Feng Xin lifted his hand and gently patted his head. "Qing'er."
Mu Qing fell into consciousness and dreamt how Feng Xin's warm body hugged him like this when he was still alive.
He wished this was true.
He wished for his Feng Xin.
But Mu Qing can only fill the hollow hole inside him through the android who resembled his beloved.