Chapter 3: Sharing a bed within half a year ???
The Inspector’s Introduction
“First meeting, I’m Yan Yalin, your ‘Relationship Inspector.’ Here’s my badge.”
For clarity, Yan Yalin pulled a badge from her black handbag and handed it over.
Consequently, Su Keke and Lin Lu inspected it closely, noticing an official seal on the front and a police emblem on the back.
“Officer Yan, what’s this about? What’s a Relationship Inspector?”
Understandably, confusion overwhelmed them both.
In fact, Lin Lu even suspected they’d been mistaken for conducting shady deals in this private room, as if authorities were checking their “water meter.”
Explaining the Mandate
Patiently, Yan Yalin clarified, “Some assigned couples exploit legal loopholes, avoiding active cooperation with state mandates.
Therefore, we monitor your relationship progress regularly—that’s one part.
Additionally, we help you fall in love, ensuring your relationship heats up and stays on track.”
“How do you help us?”
Without hesitation, Yan Yalin pulled two documents from her bag.
“This is the ‘Assigned Couples Compliance Rules.’
Moreover, this is your custom ‘Assigned Couples Relationship Plan.’
You must complete each step on time, or else face administrative penalties.
In severe cases, repeated violations could lead to criminal charges.”
Holy sh*t, they’re not kidding…
The Shocking Relationship Plan
Immediately, Lin Lu and Su Keke leaned in, scanning the ‘Assigned Couples Relationship Plan’:
Start cohabitation immediately.
Date at least once weekly.
Hold hands within two weeks.
Embrace within one month.
Kiss within two months.
Bathe together within three months.
Within six months… go to b-bed?!
Marry within three years, have a child within five!!!
As a result, dizziness hit them hard.
To soothe them, Yan Yalin said, “Relax, breathe deeply. Feeling dizzy is normal.
Rest assured, we Relationship Inspectors are trained professionals.
Thus, we’ll make falling in love enjoyable, not a burden.”
After a pause, she added, “I’ve reviewed your files.
Since you dated in middle school, this is like a reunion.
Naturally, rekindling should feel easier because you know each other.
Hence, intimate steps should come more smoothly.”
Probing the Past
Puzzled, Lin Lu asked, “How do you know our past?
How do you verify we’re single?
Can you really uncover such private details?”
“We have methods,” Yan Yalin replied, “but they’re confidential to prevent rule-dodging.
Don’t worry, we only know the basics, not specifics—like whether you’ve slept together.”
“Never!”
Instantly, Su Keke’s face flushed as she denied it.
Back then, Lin Lu’s budding urges hadn’t driven him to take her first time.
“Really?”
Skeptical, Yan Yalin pressed, knowing how precocious teens could be.
She presented a device, asking Su Keke to place her fingers on it.
Firmly, Su Keke repeated, “Never,” and the machine stayed silent.
“This lie detector confirms truth,” Yan Yalin explained.
“For future checks, we’ll rely on it to track progress.
Although we avoid cameras to respect privacy, periodic lie detector tests are mandatory.”
As a result, their faint hopes of dodging this mandate vanished.
Heading to the New Home
“Now, let’s go,” Yan Yalin said.
“I’m taking you to your new apartment.
The state provided housing for you first-batch couples.
From tonight, cohabitation begins.”
Without waiting, Yan Yalin strode out, leaving no room for objections—it was the law.
Lin Lu followed, but soon noticed Su Keke lagging behind.
Turning back, he saw her slip on a black mask.
Suddenly, it hit him: he was about to live with a superstar.
Would his roommates disown him when they heard?
A Surprisingly Nice Apartment
Yan Yalin led them to a decent apartment—one bedroom, one living room, one kitchen, one bathroom.
Compared to the musty, cramped university dorms, it felt like a palace.
For Lin Lu, this meant freedom to take late-night jobs without the dorm’s 11 p.m. curfew or his roommate’s thunderous snoring.
“The place has all appliances,” Yan Yalin noted.
“Move in with just your bags.
No rent or utilities—a perk later batches won’t enjoy.
Any questions?”
Lin Lu grinned widely.
Refunding his 1,000-yuan dorm fee and free AC? Absolutely perfect.
The Bed Dilemma
Meanwhile, Su Keke scanned the apartment warily.
“Officer Yan, just one bed?”
“Yes, a 2.2-meter king-size bed. Not big enough for both of you?”
“Sleep together? No way! I’ll buy another bed.”
Quickly, Su Keke grabbed her phone to call her manager for a new bed.
“No extra beds allowed,” Yan Yalin stated.
“It’s in the rules you saw.”
“So I have to share a bed with him?” Su Keke’s disbelief echoed.
“You can sleep on the floor if you prefer,” Yan Yalin replied.
“However, the rules require nightly cohabitation unless special approval is granted.
The smart lock uses facial recognition to log check-ins.”
To emphasize, she handed them the rules, urging careful study to avoid penalties.
Final Instructions and Growing Tension
“I’ve covered the basics,” Yan Yalin said.
“Pack and move in tonight.
Above all, don’t forget the relationship plan—missing deadlines isn’t a joke.”
Once Yan Yalin left, silence blanketed the room.
Calmly, Lin Lu studied the rules, unfazed by the free upgrade.
In contrast, Su Keke fidgeted, her nerves unraveling.
Thrust into a strange place with a man, possibly sharing a bed, she felt overwhelmed.
What if he stormed her bathroom one night, driven by wild impulses?
Or crept up while she slept?
Or, worse, spiked the water dispenser with… computer parts?
As her imagination spiraled, her legs clamped tighter.
Then, abruptly, Lin Lu set the document down, stood, stretched, and said:
“Sleep.”
“S-sleep? In broad daylight?!”
Startled, Su Keke jumped, her nerves on edge.
“Yeah, you joining?”
Clatter.
As he stretched, a colorful square box slipped from Lin Lu’s pocket.
Curiously, Su Keke picked it up, reading:
Boldly Love!
Liking is sharing a blanket; love is sharing a lifetime.
Textured with raised dots…
“Lin Lu, you… you freak! I, Su Keke, would rather die out there, leap from here, than let you touch me!”
Frantically, she flung the box down like it burned, her face blazing red.