Rubato: stolen, robbed (i.e. flexible in tempo), applied to notes within a musical phrase for expressive effect.
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Zhou Yongliang only noticed the terrifying murder news the next day when Hwang Jihyuk suddenly called him in panic.
Indeed, his mind was too chaotic that he didn't have time to watch TV or browse the internet.
"What?"
"I'm sorry that I only know about this today, Yongliang. I've been busy with my classes that I―"
"No, no... I don't blame you for that, gege. I just want to know the details of the news because I heard nothing about that until now."
Zhou Yongliang could hear the older boy sigh heavily on the other end of the phone call.