Chu Ningwu had just finished reading the entire book. She knew the little details between Huo Zhi Chuan and the original protagonist better than the key points for the final exam.
The male lead, Huo Zhi Chuan, had suffered from family feuds in his childhood. He had been drugged, making it difficult for him to have children.
Yet his physiological functions were all normal…
Although Chu Ningwu thought, “Abnormally normal.”
In the original story, the original protagonist had returned with triplets, confronted Huo Zhi Chuan, and even had a romance with him but Huo Zhi Chuan never gave her any advantage.
So why, now that it’s her turn, is it suddenly, “I’ll be more careful next time”?
Maybe she was overthinking it.
“Sorry, I’ll be more careful next time.”
It sounded like nothing more than a formulaic apology.
Yes, that had to be it.
“…Mm.” Chu Ningwu replied weakly.
This was the male lead, after all the one who, in the follow-up plot, would unleash all eighteen methods of revenge on her, a pitifully wicked supporting female.
She truly didn’t dare act rashly.
Huo Zhi Chuan lowered his gaze at the soft, fragrant woman in his arms, who was obediently curled up, head down, lost in thought, her scent lingering in the air.
A cunning little cat.
He had already investigated her. She had just graduated from Jing Da this year and worked at the front desk of Yun Ding Hotel.
So why was she wearing cleaning staff clothes?
The fabric was rough, the brown collar leaving faint red marks on her delicate neck.
Even more, bite marks, teeth marks, purplish bruises from sucking…
Huo Zhi Chuan’s eyes darkened suddenly.
He knew his own body well. After their first time, the effects of the drug had mostly worn off.
But that kind of sensation… how could it be limited to a mere taste?
Was she being ostracized by her colleagues?
Or targeted by her supervisor?
She was just a receptionist how did she end up doing cleaning?
The doctor silently organized the ointments for insect bites and the other medications, placed them into a bag, and handed it to the silent man before leaving the room, closing the door behind him.
The clinic was left with only Huo Zhi Chuan and Chu Ningwu, sitting on his lap.
A faint awkwardness filled the room.
Chu Ningwu felt helpless.
She really should have gotten off his legs, but the moment she tried to move, her limbs felt limp, as if they no longer obeyed her.
She suspected that if she tried to get down, she’d instantly fall flat on the floor.
That would only ruin her impression in the male lead’s eyes.
Damn it this woman was a shameless green tea pretending to be weak!
A clumsy seduction did she think it would earn my pity?
Chu Ningwu decided to stay still, playing it safe for now.
If she didn’t move, he did.
Huo Zhi Chuan shifted his position, slipped one hand under her bent legs, the other supporting her fragile back, and lifted her up.
Chu Ningwu panicked, instinctively wrapping her delicate arms around his neck.
He carried her upright and walked toward the clinic bed.
She panicked: Was he going to throw her out the window like garbage?!
Was this retribution finally coming?
High-altitude dropping was illegal!!
The next moment—
Chu Ningwu was placed on the medical bed.
As her bottom landed, she froze for a moment…
The male lead had given her a princess carry?
What kind of move was that?
“Lie down properly.”
Huo Zhi Chuan’s thin lips lifted slightly, uttering the two indifferent words.
“Again?”
Chu Ningwu turned pale and reflexively clutched her waistband.
A low chuckle rumbled from above, hitting her heart like a quiet drum.
She silently noted: Male lead’s virtue -1.
Wicked supporting female virtue +1.
“What are you thinking?”
Huo Zhi Chuan watched her panicked, hyper-alert expression. Today, it seemed he had to go all out she was practically trembling.
Thirty years aged like fine wine once uncorked, its fragrance spreads far and wide.
Yet he didn’t feel that any woman could make him lose control like this.
This little wildcat looked obedient but was the most capable of clawing.
Strangely, it made him think she was unbearably cute.
Chu Ningwu was scolded, teased, and laughed at, feeling utterly unfortunate.
Being bullied and mocked, life was unbearable she wanted to go home!
Sniffling, teetering between crying and not, her nose reddened, tears gathering in her water-like eyes, making her irresistibly endearing.
Huo Zhi Chuan was grateful he brought her to his private hospital anywhere else, he couldn’t be this brazen.
“Apply the ointment to your injuries. Take off your clothes.”
Chu Ningwu jumped in alarm, eyes wide. A few tears slipped down despite her efforts.
Huo Zhi Chuan naturally brushed them away, his large hand almost covering her entire delicate face.
A faint imprint remained on her soft skin for an instant before fading back to pale white…
Huo Zhi Chuan’s gaze darkened.
How could someone be this soft? Was she made of water?
“N-No, maybe not…”
Her hands, previously on her waistband, now crossed over her chest.
Too scary like a beast staring down its prey.
“Wear something, please.”
Huo Zhi Chuan gave her no chance to refuse again, starting to strip her clothes.
Chu Ningwu couldn’t maintain composure, flustered and trying to squirm aside. “No, this is still a hospital!”
Huo Zhi Chuan frowned was she really afraid of him?
Though he wasn’t exactly a gentleman, in the business world, he was respectable, with stature and appearance. He wasn’t going to eat her.
“This is my private hospital. Nothing to worry about no one will see.”
Chu Ningwu froze. “Oh… rich guy, huh.”
This time, Huo Zhi Chuan was stunned, taking three seconds to catch her meaning.
He laughed at the thought, “Be good and apply the ointment, or we’ll continue here.”
Choosing the lesser of two evils.
Huo Zhi Chuan understood the strategy of playing with hearts.
Chu Ningwu hesitated a moment, wringing her fingers, then obediently lay flat.
The cold ointment dabbed on a cotton swab glided across her tender skin, soothing the red marks.
She had to admit it felt quite nice.
On the other hand, yes, she had also felt a bit… pleasure earlier.
And, the male lead was ridiculously handsome.
But why was he applying the ointment himself? Chu Ningwu didn’t understand.
…Maybe it was for accumulating merit.
She mentally noted: Male lead’s virtue +1.
Wicked supporting female’s virtue +1.
Submitting to the male lead’s authority, of course, earns virtue!
Huo Zhi Chuan, in fact, was rather responsible.
In the original story, the wicked supporting female survived so long largely because the male lead didn’t want to hurt three innocent children, holding him back.
Speaking of children, Chu Ningwu planned to take emergency contraception afterward.
What had already happened couldn’t be undone; her entanglement with the male lead was set.
Though she didn’t know when she could return home, life was precious—better stay away from him.
Lost in thought…
Huo Zhi Chuan’s calm voice suddenly thundered above her, making her panic inside and out—
He said: “Legs apart.”