【Ding! Three hundred thousand yuan has been credited.】
Just touching him earned three hundred thousand?
There was no reason not to make that money.
Just as she wanted to take further advantage, he grabbed her hand, his voice low and hoarse.
“Have you had enough?”
No, but she didn’t dare say so.
Meeting the man’s unfathomable eyes, Shen Nuan immediately caved and could only force herself to explain.
“Well, I thought I saw something on your chest, so I accidentally touched it.”
Such a terrible excuse couldn’t even convince herself, much less him.
Fu Shijing raised her hand and let her take a closer look.
“Why don’t I see anything in your hand?”
Embarrassed, Shen Nuan withdrew her hand.
“Um… this… that…”
She was running out of lies, her eyes darting around nervously.
“Maybe I saw something wrong. I didn’t mean to.”
Saying one thing while meaning another.
Fu Shijing saw through her at a glance.
“Get out.”
Shen Nuan hurried out and didn’t dare shamelessly cling to him any longer.
Inside the bathroom, Fu Shijing glanced at his chest and couldn’t help smiling.
She was bold, yet cowardly at the same time.
Strangely enough, it was rather cute.
Although Shen Nuan stood obediently outside the door, she kept glancing inside, though she couldn’t see anything.
She still wanted to scrub his back.
【Ding! One hundred thousand yuan has been credited.】
Receiving rewards unexpectedly no longer surprised Shen Nuan.
She didn’t know whether the System was malfunctioning or not.
As long as it didn’t deduct her money, she was satisfied. Receiving extra money was even better.
【Boss, I don’t think the male lead is angry.】999 had been observing his expression all along.
【Impossible, Little Nine. He threw me out and he’s still not angry?】No matter how she thought about it, she felt she had offended him.
999 remained confident.
【Trust me, Boss. I think the male lead will call you back in.】
She had originally planned to leave, but after hearing him say that, she decided to wait a little longer.
【Then I’ll wait.】
Soon, his voice came from the bathroom.
“Come in.”
Shen Nuan gave 999 a thumbs up.
【Little Nine, you’re really observant. He actually called me in.】
【Easy! Hurry up and go in, Boss.】
【Mm.】
Turning the handle, Shen Nuan entered.
Steam filled the bathroom, making it difficult to see clearly, so she walked closer.
Fu Shijing sat in the oversized bathtub with his back facing her. His hands rested on the curved edges of the tub. All she could see was half of his back, his broad shoulders, long neck, and the back of his head.
Shen Nuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, he wasn’t facing her. Otherwise, she might not be able to bring herself to do it.
Though she usually acted carefree, she had never even held a man’s hand before, let alone helped one bathe.
Taking several deep breaths, she tried to calm herself.
It was only scrubbing his back.
She mustn’t look where she shouldn’t.
“Sir, I’m here.”
Fu Shijing exposed his back.
“Scrub.”
Picking up the bath sponge, Shen Nuan carefully got to work.
【Ding! One hundred thousand yuan has been credited.】
She silently marveled that a paper character could even have such a beautiful back.
The bathroom was so quiet that only the sound of water remained, making every touch and sound unusually vivid.
He could even imagine how her hands moved over his back.
But simply scrubbing him would waste an opportunity to flatter him, so Shen Nuan started a conversation.
“Sir, is the pressure alright?”
Her hands moved without any pattern, and her fingertips occasionally brushed against him like an unconscious tease.
It was torture for him, yet he enjoyed every second.
“It’s fine.”
Rarely did he refrain from criticizing her.
Seeing that he seemed to be in a good mood, Shen Nuan immediately began showering him with compliments.
“Sir, your skin is amazing. You don’t even have a single pimple.”
【Ding! Fifty thousand yuan has been credited.】
Though the reward wasn’t much, small amounts added up.
So she became even more enthusiastic.
“Sir, your shoulders are so broad. Leaning against them must feel really comfortable.”
She wasn’t making unrealistic compliments.
After all, apart from their personalities, domineering CEOs in novels were perfect in every way.
【Ding! Fifty thousand yuan has been credited.】
Looking at his arms, Shen Nuan continued.
“Sir, your arms are so strong. Being held by you must feel very safe.”
She spoke from experience.
Unseen by her, the corners of the man’s lips curved upward.
【Ding! Fifty thousand yuan has been credited.】
“Sir, your back is so straight and sturdy, and your waistline is so toned…”
Sincerely showering him with rainbow compliments, she added,
“Sir, your legs are so strong. Your figure is even better than those male models.”
Male models?
His brows furrowed as he turned around and said lightly, “You’ve seen male models?”
Caught off guard by his sudden turn, Shen Nuan got splashed with water and froze.
“What?”
His voice suddenly turned cold.
“Or have you seen many so-called male models? That’s what I’m concerned about.”
Male models?
She wished she had the time and money.
Shen Nuan shook her head and waved her hands frantically.
“No. I haven’t seen a single one.”
Before dying from overwork, she had been nothing more than an ordinary corporate worker, living a monotonous life and saving every penny to buy a house of her own.
In the end, she died before she could save enough.
After transmigrating, she spent all her spare time studying flirtatious lines and psychology, constantly trying to flatter him in order to survive.
How could she have time to look at male models?
Her resolute denial visibly relaxed his expression.
“Continue.”
“Continue what?”
Shen Nuan’s attention had already been captured by his exceptionally handsome face.
Surrounded by mist, he looked like an immortal descended from heaven.
Only this immortal happened to be taking a bath.
His thin lips parted.
“Continue what you were saying.”
Still praising him?
Shen Nuan understood.
“Uh… your chest is very firm, and your abs are beautiful.”
Earlier, with his back facing her, she hadn’t worried about him seeing through her compliments.
But now that he faced her directly, she naturally became much more self-conscious, and her voice softened considerably.
As for anything lower…
She didn’t dare.
Surely she had praised him enough.
Raising his brows leisurely, he asked, “Why did you stop?”
How was she supposed to continue?
Shen Nuan felt as though he was deliberately teasing her.
【Boss, hurry up. There are rewards waiting.】999 was even more anxious than she was.
【But I can’t. It’s too awkward.】
【Come on, Boss. You can praise other things. You don’t have to follow the same pattern.】
999 covered his eyes. He was a pure-hearted licking dog.
Shen Nuan immediately understood and shifted topics.
“Sir, your voice is deep and magnetic. It’s exactly the type many girls like.”
【Ding! One hundred thousand yuan has been credited.】
Her unique style of flattery was filled with sweet words.
After hearing them for so long, he had grown accustomed to them.
If he listened any longer, he wouldn’t be sleeping tonight.
Fu Shijing grasped her hand.
“That’s enough. Go out first.”
“Alright.”
Shen Nuan obediently complied.
After all, just helping him bathe had earned her over a million yuan.
Naturally, she wanted to provide excellent service and secure another opportunity in the future.
A few minutes later, Fu Shijing emerged in his pajamas and found her still inside the room.
“Why aren’t you sleeping?”
“I’m not sleepy.”
Shen Nuan was full of energy and had already prepared an excuse.
“Sir, your hair isn’t dry yet. I can blow-dry it and give you a massage at the same time. It’ll help you sleep.”
She brought over the hairdryer.
Having failed to persuade him into a massage last time, Shen Nuan had learned from experience.
This time, she waited until he sat down before suggesting it.
“Just give it a try. I guarantee it’ll work.”
Whether it worked or not, he didn’t know.
What he did know was that he didn’t want to reject her gentle smile.
“And if it doesn’t work?” Fu Shijing deliberately asked.
“If it doesn’t work, then I won’t give you massages anymore.”
She was making things up.
As if massages could really help that much.
But now she had no way out and could only treat a dead horse like a living one.
Captivated by her lively expressions, he agreed.
Closing his eyes, Fu Shijing enjoyed the sensation of her little hands moving through his hair.
Before he knew it, he had actually fallen asleep.
When he opened his eyes again, those dazzling red lips were right before him.
His throat suddenly felt dry.
Shen Nuan had originally planned to steal a kiss while he was asleep, but he woke up, forcing her to give up.
“Sir, you should sleep in bed. I won’t disturb you anymore.”
Feeling guilty, she turned to leave.
“Stop.”
“Sir, is there anything else?”
Her heart rose and fell nervously, afraid he had discovered her improper intentions.
“You forgot your phone.”
“Thank you, Sir.”
It had been inconvenient while massaging him, so she had casually left her phone on the nearby sofa.
Seeing the cracks all over the screen, Fu Shijing said, “It’s broken.”
“Mm, I accidentally dropped it today.”
It had still been usable before, but after today’s fall, it wouldn’t even turn on.
She would have to buy a new one later.
He didn’t ask further.
“Go to sleep.”
“Goodnight, Sir.”
After Shen Nuan left, Fu Shijing touched the corner of his lips where she had accidentally kissed him before.
He found himself thinking about her kiss.
Thinking about stealing the sweetness hidden behind those red lips.
He wondered whether he had simply been without women for too long, and now that one was constantly around him, he was experiencing desires for no reason, even having romantic dreams.
But he knew clearly.
Shen Nuan was special. He allowed her to stay by his side.
Her sweet words made him happy for no reason.
Seeing another man confess to her filled him with anger.
He could no longer remain an outsider. He couldn’t stay indifferent.
He had developed possessiveness that he shouldn’t have.
Fu Shijing couldn’t deny it any longer.
He had fallen for her.
Back in her room, Shen Nuan marked another day off on the calendar.
Time passed so quickly. Ten days had already gone by.
That meant she was getting closer and closer to death.
【Little Nine, how much money have I earned so far?】
【Boss, as of now, you’ve earned twenty-nine million one hundred and fifty thousand yuan. You’ve made a lot of progress, so there’s still hope.】
Shen Nuan knew the truth.
【Stop comforting me, Little Nine. We both know that in such a short time, without more multiplied rewards, there’s no way I can complete the task.】
999 encouraged her.
【As long as there’s hope, we can’t give up. We’re licking dogs. If we don’t keep licking, how will we know we won’t succeed? Even if we fail in the end, at least we tried.】
That was right.
As long as she tried, she wouldn’t have regrets.
【Have any of you ever succeeded?】
999 nodded.
【Yes! My master and his host succeeded. My master once told me not to complain, to do what you can well, and always move forward positively. Boss, believe in yourself. You can do it.】
Shen Nuan regained her confidence.
She needed to work harder and never give up.
Since heaven had granted her another chance to live, she had to treasure it.
…
After thinking all night, Shen Nuan concluded that if she wanted more rewards, she had to become more proactive and flatter him even more.
Thus, she arrived at Fu Shijing’s room very early.
He had already gotten up.
After greeting him, she proactively picked up his tie.
“Sir, let me tie it for you.”
Fu Shijing lowered his gaze and instinctively looked at her.
He no longer knew when he had begun loving her gentle smile.
Whenever she appeared, everything else faded into insignificance.
Perhaps this was what people meant by beauty being in the eye of the beholder.
After acknowledging his feelings, he became dissatisfied with how she addressed him.
“Call me by my name.”
“Huh?”
Call him by his name?
Shen Nuan was both shocked and terrified.
【Little Nine, why does Fu Shijing want me to call him by his name?】
【I don’t know either, Boss.】999 was equally startled.
Seeing her look of disbelief, he frowned.
“You don’t want to?”
“I don’t dare, Sir,” Shen Nuan answered honestly.
True enough.
They still hadn’t confirmed their relationship.
Fu Shijing didn’t pursue the topic further.
“I’ll have someone take you to the company this afternoon.”
Shen Nuan was shocked again.
“Take me to the company? Sir, is there something you need me to do?”
“Don’t you want to go?” he asked for her opinion.
“Yes! I do!”
Even though she didn’t know what she would be doing there, being around him meant more opportunities to flatter him.
Naturally, she wanted to go.
The joy on her face was unmistakable, and Fu Shijing’s lips curved upward.
Shen Nuan quickly finished tidying up.
By the time he changed clothes and came out, she had already arranged everything.
“Sir, breakfast is ready.”
“Tell them to clear it away. I have a morning meeting.”
An opportunity!
Shen Nuan immediately showed concern.
“Skipping breakfast is bad for your health. Sir, you should eat before leaving.”
“You’re worried about me?”
Fu Shijing stared at her.
In the past, he would have scoffed at such concern.
But now, he found it rather pleasant and even secretly enjoyed it.
Shen Nuan nodded vigorously.
“Yes. No matter how busy you are, your health comes first. Please eat before you go.”
Besides, if he skipped breakfast, she wouldn’t get any rewards for accompanying him during meals.
After a long silence, Fu Shijing said nothing.
She assumed he wouldn’t listen.
Unexpectedly, after leaving the room, he headed straight for the dining room.
【Ding! Three hundred thousand yuan has been credited.】
The reward had multiplied several times.
That meant he was very happy.
After breakfast, she accompanied him to the entrance.
“See you this afternoon, Sir.”
Yet Fu Shijing didn’t leave.
“And then? Don’t you have anything else to say?”
Shen Nuan blinked blankly.
What else was there?
“So eager. What do you want?”
A phone?
Fu Shijing guessed. Shen Nuan smiled awkwardly.
“Nothing.”
There were too many things she wanted.
Besides, he would never agree.
But why was he suddenly asking?
The more she thought about it, the stranger it felt.
“I wanted to satisfy you. Are you sure you don’t want anything?”
???
He would grant her request? Really?
He didn’t seem to be joking.
【Boss, maybe there’ll be a surprise.】999 was overjoyed.
【Then I can’t miss this chance.】
“Yes, yes, yes. I do have one.”
“Speak.”
Swallowing nervously, Shen Nuan didn’t dare mention kissing him again.
Blushing, she said, “I… ahem… can I hug you, Sir?”
She didn’t want a phone?
She wanted to hug him?
Fu Shijing tapped her forehead.
What was going on inside that little head of hers?
“You can wait slowly.”
Throwing out those words, he left in a wonderful mood.
Covering her forehead, which didn’t hurt at all, Shen Nuan stared blankly at his retreating figure, filled with regret.
“So he lied to me. I actually believed him.”
Inside the car, Fu Shijing leisurely adjusted his cuffs.
A hug?
She liked hugging him that much?
When he got back, he’d let her hug him to her heart’s content!