Boom!
Shen Nuan’s eyes flew open. Although her mind was in complete chaos, she clearly understood one thing. Fu Shijing had kissed her, and this time, he had taken the initiative.
【Ding~, the system has credited one million yuan.】
Seeing that his host had yet to react, 999 hurriedly reminded her.
【Boss, when the male lead takes the initiative to kiss you, the reward is doubled. This is a great opportunity. The longer you kiss, the bigger the reward.】
Hearing the system’s voice, Shen Nuan instantly came back to her senses.
【Right, I want the reward.】 She had to make the kiss last longer.
Just as the man thought she was about to run out of breath and was preparing to pull away, Shen Nuan quickly wrapped her arms around his neck and enthusiastically kissed him back.
Her eager response made Fu Shijing lose control once again. He found himself unable to stop, wanting more and more with every kiss.
Three minutes later.
【Ding~, the system has credited five hundred thousand yuan.】
Five minutes later.
【Ding~, the system has credited five hundred thousand yuan.】
Every time Shen Nuan heard the system notification, she kissed him even more passionately.
Ten minutes later.
【Ding~, the system has credited one million yuan.】
The two of them were completely lost in the kiss, reluctant to separate.
【Little Nine, I feel like my lips don’t even belong to me anymore.】
【Hang in there a little longer, Boss. If you kiss for twenty minutes, the reward will be even greater.】
Twenty minutes?
Who could possibly kiss for twenty minutes? She did not want to suffocate to death before completing her mission.
Knock, knock, knock…
The sudden sound of knocking shattered the intimate atmosphere.
Startled, Shen Nuan accidentally bit Fu Shijing’s lip.
Instinctively, Fu Shijing pulled Shen Nuan protectively into his arms and shot an icy glare toward the doorway.
“Who told you to come in?”
From where she stood, Fu Jiaqing saw her cousin standing there bare chested with his girlfriend in his arms, and her face immediately turned bright red.
She silently cursed herself for not paying attention before knocking. Of all times to deliver the pajamas, she had chosen the worst possible moment to interrupt her cousin.
“Sorry, Brother Shijing. I didn’t mean to disturb you. I just came to bring Sister in Law her pajamas. I’ll leave right away.”
After placing the pajamas down, Fu Jiaqing turned and ran. She had no intention of staying behind to face the consequences later.
Shen Nuan wished she could disappear into the ground from embarrassment. She had forgotten to close the door when she came in. Not only had she ended up kissing Fu Shijing, but his cousin had witnessed the whole thing.
【Boss, don’t be embarrassed. Think about how much reward you earned.】999 comforted her.
【How much? I need something to make me feel better.】
【Boss, during those fifteen minutes of mutual kissing with the male lead, you earned a total of five million five hundred thousand yuan.】
Hearing the amount Little Nine reported, Shen Nuan immediately felt much better. Losing face was one thing, but she had made a fortune.
Besides, this was a major step forward. After all, her relationship with Fu Shijing had become much more intimate.
He gently ruffled her soft hair, his voice warm and gentle.
“You don’t have to hide. She’s already gone.”
Hearing that, Shen Nuan raised her head from his embrace, only to meet his unreadable gaze.
The longer she looked, the guiltier she felt, and she quickly lowered her eyes.
【Boss, why don’t you take this opportunity to make the male lead take responsibility? Fake couples can never compare to real ones. Then you’ll be able to kiss him whenever you want and earn more rewards.】999 suggested.
【I’d like that too, but Fu Shijing isn’t someone you can manipulate so easily. Besides, I was the one who accidentally kissed him first. He only kissed me back because he didn’t want to be at a disadvantage.】
More than anything, Shen Nuan wanted to become his real girlfriend. That way, she could take advantage of him every day and earn endless rewards. Unfortunately, reality was far from that simple.
【Does that really seem like he just didn’t want to lose out? Boss, why do I feel like he was taking advantage of you instead?】
Although 999 did not really understand men, people always said that lust was in a man’s nature.
【If he really wanted to take advantage of me, I wouldn’t have to work so hard chasing after him. My life is practically on the line.】 Shen Nuan complained bitterly.
Seeing the troubled expression on the woman before him, Fu Shijing lifted her chin, forcing her to look at him.
“Is there anything you want to say?”
Shen Nuan shook her head. This was not the time to appear too eager because she still had no idea what he was thinking.
Fu Shijing had assumed that after bringing her home as his girlfriend to meet Grandma and kissing her, she would ask him why. Yet she had nothing to say. Did she truly not care, or was she simply choosing to swallow her grievances?
His expression darkened.
“So you’re just going to let me kiss you for free?”
Shen Nuan’s eyes reddened as she immediately took the blame.
“It was my fault for accidentally kissing you first.”
She sniffled before continuing.
“It had nothing to do with you. Let’s just pretend none of this ever happened.”
【Boss, do you think the male lead is trying to take responsibility?】999 asked, puzzled.
【It’s not that simple. Fu Shijing is definitely testing me.】 She refused to fall for it.
【Really? Why do I feel like that’s not what the male lead is thinking?】999 began doubting his own judgment.
“Pretend it never happened?”
His brows furrowed even tighter. She actually intended to act as though nothing had happened?
How generous! Exceptionally generous.
Shen Nuan grew even more nervous. It was obvious he intended to pursue the matter, so she hurriedly admitted fault again.
“I was wrong. I shouldn’t have kissed you, and I shouldn’t have spoken so much in front of Grandma.”
She actually had no intention of taking their relationship any further.
A surge of anger rose in Fu Shijing’s chest. His large hand gripped her delicate chin as he asked, emphasizing every word,
“We already kissed, and you still want to pretend it never happened? Are you treating me like a fool?”
Pretend? When had she denied it? She was only afraid he would send her away.
Her chin hurt from his grip, and she felt so wronged that she could barely hold back her tears.
“I wouldn’t dare. I admit it. I admit everything.”
Satisfied with her answer, the tension between his brows eased slightly.
“Since you admit it, do you have any objections to Grandma knowing about our relationship today?”
“No.”
Even if she was only acting as his shield, she had no objection at all if it meant she could spend more time being close to him.
His warm fingertips slowly caressed the curve of her jaw, his gaze becoming much gentler.
“Is there anything else you want to ask for? About our relationship?”
Shen Nuan failed to notice the change in his attitude.
“No.” She did not dare ask for anything.
【Boss, are you really not going to ask for anything? Isn’t that a little too humble?】999 felt indignant on behalf of his host.
【He’s still angry. If I start making demands now, I’m just asking for trouble. I’m the one chasing after him. Of course I’m going to be humble.】
Compared to staying alive, a little humility meant nothing. She could accept that.
999 had nothing to say because she was right.
Seeing her sitting there uneasily, Fu Shijing took the initiative.
“I’ll close the door.”
That way, they would not be interrupted again.
“I’ll do it.”
Just as Shen Nuan tried to stand, Fu Shijing scooped her up effortlessly with one arm.
“President Fu?”
Afraid of falling, Shen Nuan instinctively wrapped her arms around his shoulders.
【Ding~, the system has credited one hundred thousand yuan.】
“Close the door.”
“Yes, but…” She could have done it herself.
Shen Nuan had not expected him to carry her all the way to the door before casually picking up the pajamas Fu Jiaqing had left behind.
【Ding~, the system has credited one hundred thousand yuan.】
“President Fu, please put me down. I can carry them myself.”
“What did you call me?”
He was clearly dissatisfied that she still had not changed the way she addressed him.
“Cough.”
There was no one else around anymore. Did they still have to keep acting?
He tapped her forehead lightly.
“From now on, don’t call me ‘President Fu.’ Whether we’re at the Fu family estate or Halfway Mountain Forest Villa, you’re not allowed to call me that.”
Not call him President Fu?
Then what was she supposed to call him? By his name? She did not dare.
“But…”
“No buts.”
His tone left no room for negotiation.
With no choice, Shen Nuan obediently agreed.
“Okay.”
“And from now on, don’t answer me with ‘yes.'”
Their relationship was no longer one of employer and employee. What couple spoke to each other like superior and subordinate?
“Yes.”
The word slipped out before she realized it. She hurriedly covered her mouth and looked up at him with wide, watery eyes.
“I didn’t mean to.”
Fu Shijing was amused by her expression and smiled.
“Just this once.”
It was rare to see him smile, and Shen Nuan finally relaxed a little.
“Okay.”
He asked, “Are you going to take a shower?”
“I’m not in a hurry.”
It would be better if he went first. He still had not put on any clothes. Shen Nuan did not dare glance around, afraid he would catch her looking and become angry again.
Fu Shijing raised an eyebrow.
“I’ll go run the bath.”
?
Why was he going to run the bath? Wasn’t that supposed to be her job?
“I’ll do it. Pre… um… put me down.”
That had been close. She had almost used the wrong form of address again.
Fu Shijing did not set her down. Instead, he carried her straight toward the bathroom.
“We’ll do it together.”
Together? What did he mean by that?
Fu Shijing had never said they would do it together before. He had always been reluctant to let her even scrub his back.
But now…
Shen Nuan sucked in a sharp breath as a deep blush spread all the way to her ears.
What was he planning to do?
【Boss, why does this situation feel more and more strange?】999 felt that the way the two of them interacted had become increasingly unusual.
【Little Nine, let me ask you something, and you have to answer honestly.】
999 put on a serious expression.
【What is it, Boss? Go ahead. I promise I won’t lie to you.】
【Ahem… Well, if stealing his first kiss earned me one million yuan, then how much would I get for taking his first time?】