Outside the Friendship Store, people came and went.
Yet no one noticed that inside a military vehicle, a man and a woman were pressed tightly against each other.
The man wore a military uniform, his expression cold and grim, as though he were desperately restraining something.
The woman was soft and boneless. One arm was looped around the man’s neck for support, while her other hand moved up and down, doing something no one could see.
If a passerby happened to walk close enough to the vehicle, they might even hear soft, kitten-like whimpers coming from inside.
No one knew how much time passed. By the time even the scorching sun had begun to sink westward, the car finally fell quiet.
The lingering atmosphere inside was thick with intimacy.
Jiang Zhinian seemed to have had every bit of strength drained from her body. She lay limply against the man’s chest.
Her delicate little hand was held in Huo Lin’s palm as he carefully wiped it clean.
“Huo Lin, you bastard!”
The words were meant to sound furious, but coming from her soft, kitten-like voice, they sounded more like a sweet, seductive pout.
“My hand is all rubbed red. You have to compensate me!”
As she spoke, Jiang Zhinian tried to pull her arm away. But her muscles were so sore and weak that she gave up halfway.
Huo Lin lowered his eyes and made sure her hand was clean before finally letting it go.
It really was red.
That little fox only knew how to tease people. Her skin was so delicate that she couldn’t handle much else.
If there was a next time…
He should probably be gentler.
Only after the little woman in his arms had calmed her breathing did he speak unhurriedly.
“Jiang Zhinian, this is only a warning. If you provoke me again, I’ll let you experience the consequences.”
Jiang Zhinian gave a soft snort as she weakly straightened her rumpled dress.
The consequences?
She really wanted to find out.
Huo Lin was certainly well-endowed—and had impressive stamina. She wondered just how good it would feel if she actually put those advantages to use.
She quickly shook her head, throwing those thoughts out of her mind.
No. The male lead belonged to the heroine. Kissing him was already enough.
“Fine. I definitely won’t pester you again.”
Yeah, right!
If I don’t kiss you, how am I supposed to stay alive?
Meanwhile, Huo Lin felt the irritation in his heart grow even stronger after hearing her answer. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t suppress it.
The little system mascot, which had just been released from its lonely, cold confinement in the “dark room,” quietly muttered to itself.
Why had its time in there been longer this time?
[Report, Host Nian-Nian. This round’s cumulative kissing time was 30 minutes and 1 second. You have received 25 days of life.]
Jiang Zhinian was already too tired to complain about the ridiculous life-point exchange rate.
“What a black-hearted system.”
Tuanzi sounded aggrieved.
[Host Nian-Nian, the reduced exchange rate is meant to encourage hosts to complete their missions as soon as possible and stop procrastinating.]
Jiang Zhinian rolled her eyes and ignored it.
Tuanzi could only grumble to itself before going off to play Gomoku.
After recovering a little strength, Jiang Zhinian pulled Huo Lin into the Friendship Store.
With such a big wallet standing right beside her, how could a villainous supporting character like her possibly resist taking advantage of him?
As expected of one of the most upscale stores of the era, the shelves were packed with such a dazzling variety of goods that it was almost overwhelming.
Jiang Zhinian headed straight for the toiletries section and began picking things out.
“I’m out of body wash, and I should get some more toner and moisturizer too.”
As if suddenly remembering something, she turned around and asked Huo Lin, “Commander Huo, what kind of body wash scent do you like?”
Huo Lin’s expression remained indifferent.
“I’m not picky.”
A mischievous smile appeared on Jiang Zhinian’s face. Holding two bottles, she leaned closer and lowered her voice.
“Then what scent do you like on me?”
The little seductress was teasing him again.
Huo Lin’s eyes darkened.
Still, the intoxicating scent of roses on her body smelled far better than any body wash.
When he remained silent, Jiang Zhinian stuffed both bottles into his arms.
“Then I’ll take both.”
Before long, Huo Lin’s arms were filled with all the things Jiang Zhinian had swept off the shelves.
The handsome man and beautiful woman made a particularly warm and eye-catching pair. Soon, several young women nearby began watching them with obvious envy.
The little fox then dragged him over to the snack shelves, her eyes sweeping eagerly over everything on display.
Hmph. What a little glutton.
After shopping for a full half hour, Jiang Zhinian finally remembered why she had come here in the first place and headed straight for the men’s clothing section.
Walking behind her, Huo Lin suddenly said, “Are you buying clothes for Huo Tingyun?”
“More precisely…” The little woman gave him a sly smile. “I’m buying underwear.”
Before he could react, she pointed at a pair of men’s underwear and asked the saleswoman, “Ma’am, how much is this?”
The saleswoman was a middle-aged woman. Smiling warmly, she immediately assumed Jiang Zhinian was buying it for the man beside her.
“You have good taste, young lady. These are imported from Germany. The quality is excellent and they’ll last a long time.”
As she spoke, she pointed to the shelf beside her.
“Young lady, these are all part of a promotion—buy one, get one free. You should buy a few more for your husband.”
Just then, another customer approached. The saleswoman gave Jiang Zhinian an apologetic smile and went over to attend to the newcomer.
Jiang Zhinian leaned toward Huo Lin and whispered so only the two of them could hear.
“Buy one, get one free. One for you and one for Tingyun. What do you think?”
Her gaze deliberately drifted downward.
“You should be the largest size, right? But Tingyun… hmm, let me think back…”
“You’re not buying them.”
Huo Lin’s face darkened like the bottom of a pot. Finally unable to endure it any longer, he grabbed her hand and pulled her away from the counter.
This woman… Could she and Tingyun have also…
Hah.
They were boyfriend and girlfriend. If something had happened between them, that would be perfectly normal.
The abnormal one was him—for making exception after exception for this woman.
“Why are you so domineering?” Jiang Zhinian muttered stubbornly.
Checking out and paying took no time at all. Aside from voluntarily taking out his wallet and carrying the shopping bags, Huo Lin showed no other reaction.
As Jiang Zhinian was getting into the car, her calf suddenly went numb, and she nearly fell.
Fortunately, the man behind her quickly caught her with one long arm and pulled her into his embrace.
“What’s wrong?”
His deep, rich voice sounded right beside her ear.
Jiang Zhinian had barely regained her balance before her body went soft again.
Who taught this man to talk like that? And why did he have to sound so seductive when he did?
Huo Lin frowned and simply scooped her up in his arms, carrying her bridal-style before placing her in the front passenger seat.
After taking his place in the driver’s seat, the little woman beside him made herself completely at home. She lifted her left leg and placed it across his lap.
“Commander Huo, my calf is cramping. Massage it for me.”
Her skin was as white as milk, and against his dark green military trousers, it looked even more delicate and smooth.
Huo Lin’s eyes darkened.
His large hand closed around her calf, and he began massaging it with considerable force.
Jiang Zhinian’s legs were incredibly slender. Her skin was soft and silky beneath his palm.
The thought of parting those legs and thoroughly ravaging her flashed through his mind, of leaving marks across every inch of that fair, flawless skin…
“That hurts… Be gentler…”
The little woman’s soft whimper snapped him back to his senses.
The smooth calf beneath his hand was already covered in red marks from his grip.
Huo Lin froze and immediately stopped, allowing her to pull her leg away.
Every time he saw Jiang Zhinian, it seemed as though the violent impulses buried deep within him became a little more restless.
“Although you used a little too much force, the massage did work pretty well.”
Jiang Zhinian smoothed down her skirt.
“Don’t tell me you’ve actually learned massage before?”