“I…”
Hong Dou was stunned for a moment.
Why?
Because she was kind, of course!
How could she just watch a beautiful girl fall into the tiger’s den?
If she didn’t keep an eye on things, wouldn’t the night turn into total chaos?
Is that something a man can endure?
But then again…
what did that have to do with her?
Whether she admitted it or fell into a wicked man’s trap, neither silence nor confession seemed right!
“Jiang Suan, are you trying to hit on me?”
“Oh?
Have I been found out?”
Jiang Suan still held his hands up in a gesture of surrender.
A faint smile always played on his face, making it impossible to tell if he was being serious or not.
He was clearly just farming favorability…
There was no need to make it sound so unpleasant.
As a lone soul in a different world, he wouldn’t feel secure without a few “good” friends.
The man lowered his head, performing a show of slight dejection.
“Given Miss Hong Dou’s attitude, it seems I don’t have a chance.
Sigh, what a shame.
But that’s all right.
I’ll still give you a proper massage—”
“I…”
Hong Dou was stifled for a long time without a chance to interject.
It wasn’t that he had *no* chance at all—couldn’t he try a little harder?
This wasn’t how the galgames men played usually went!
She had studied them thoroughly.
Hey, hey, aren’t we going to do the push-and-pull dance anymore?
We’ve only known each other for a little over two days.
Isn’t my progress bar development obvious enough?
I deliberately brought you food this morning.
I came to your house on purpose, and I intentionally let you see me blush.
I didn’t hesitate when it came to helping you, either.
I’m basically acting like a girl who’s throwing herself at you!
How could this guy just give up?
If he did, how was she supposed to keep reeling in this “rich dog” and earn his money?
“I…”
“It’s fine.
You don’t have to comfort me, Miss Hong Dou.
This sort of thing happens often.
It seems fate simply isn’t on our side.”
Jiang Suan was being too melodramatic, which actually aroused her suspicion.
“Are you intentionally playing me?”
“No, of course not…
So, are we still doing the massage?”
“Yes!”
Hong Dou answered decisively.
This was tonight’s main quest; she would leave the business of swindling Jiang Suan out of his money for tomorrow.
She flopped onto Jiang Suan’s bed.
*Come here, master.*
“Your servant can’t wait any longer.”
“Quickly, use your hands to satisfy this young lady~”
“Ugh…
I’m going to be bullied by you into making strange noises again~”
“…”
Such scandalous words, such blatant provocation.
Her small, exquisite shoes were kicked off, revealing rounded, enticing toes that were white with a rosy tint.
She had made a point to wash them before coming over.
Her little feet caught Jiang Suan’s clothes and tugged…
Hong Dou hadn’t intended to be so explicit, but the frustration in her heart wouldn’t dissipate.
Whoever takes it seriously first, loses!
“…”
“Miss Hong Dou, you really are unpredictable…
Should I start with your feet?
You washed them specifically?
Actually, I wouldn’t have minded washing them for you myself…”
“Want to try that next time?”
The wooden window creaked and swayed.
A breeze picked up, bringing a touch of coolness that dispersed the heat of Jiang Suan’s breath and calmed his nerves.
At that moment, the Bangboo Fu Xuan was still in the room.
Therefore, Jiang Suan dismissed her.
“Fu Xuan, go outside for a bit—”
“Yes.”
“…”
It became quiet, and the air suddenly took on a pinkish hue.
This time, however, the massage was quite gentle.
Only soft murmurs and casual conversation drifted through the room.
“It’s been hard work lately.”
“Well, it’s all to earn money…”
“Then I must properly reward the hardworking Miss Hong Dou.
After all, I’d feel quite embarrassed if I just ate for free at your place every day.”
“One more mouth makes no difference.”
“Jiang Suan…
you’re being very gentle this time.
Didn’t you eat enough?”
“Miss Hong Dou, if you’re sleepy, just sleep for a while.
There’s no rush to play mind games with me; we can continue tomorrow.
Don’t worry, I won’t do anything bad while you’re asleep.”
A soft chuckle came from the woman on the bed.
The busy proprietress was enjoying this moment of peace.
She had never imagined she could relax so much in someone else’s home.
He truly was a strange man.
A truce for today.
She would flirt with him again tomorrow…
“If you do something small that isn’t too overboard, I don’t mind either.”
With those words, her breathing gradually leveled out as if she had truly fallen asleep, leaving him no chance to reply.
Her exquisite face rested by the pillow, and her legs were crossed beneath her qipao, revealing a hint of scenery without the slightest hint of defensiveness.
“…”
Jiang Suan chuckled softly.
He pulled the quilt over her and slowly walked into the living room.
After a long while, Hong Dou finally drifted off to sleep.
The corners of her mouth couldn’t help but curl up.
Honestly, she thought there would be more fuss—was he really not going to play with her anymore?
She really wouldn’t have minded a bit more skin contact.
The mischievous woman could only sleep obediently.
As for Jiang Suan.
After closing the door, he lay quietly on the living room sofa and exhaled deeply.
He drank some tea to calm his slightly agitated heart.
That damn bad woman…
Provoking him in the middle of the night—wasn’t she afraid he really wouldn’t be able to hold back?
Another test.
Truly insidious and cunning.
But a real man wouldn’t fall for it.
He had ideals and ambitions; he couldn’t covet small, immediate gains.
No woman throws herself at a man after only knowing him for two days.
He hadn’t even finished the “conquest” route.
It was definitely a trap.
“Master, I have detected that your desire levels are too high.
You don’t need to worry about the Mistress’s three-point pact; I won’t tattle.”
“…”
The Bangboo Fu Xuan blinked her eyes adorably and snuggled into Jiang Suan’s arms, acting just like a normal Bangboo being close to its master.
her hair tickled him.
The touch of her white stockings was incredible—smooth and silky.
But Jiang Suan had work to do.
He had promised to tell Xiao Guang a story.
When could he *not* do lewd things?
The conquest was the priority.
He took out the diary and asked in passing.
“Aren’t you a Divination Bangboo?”
“My full title is: Fully Functional Service-type Housewife Bangboo for Divination!”
The system had really dug a huge hole.
A robot girlfriend?
Interesting.
Not a girlfriend—she had become a maid now.
“Pfft, ‘Housewife’?
So your role is to be my wife?
Then, Lady Fu, massage this General’s shoulders.
Don’t be jealous; I’ll take you out to play tomorrow.”
“Oh?
How is the General’s pressure…”
Fu Xuan reluctantly moved behind Jiang Suan to massage and pound his shoulders.
Her small hands applied increasing force, kneading him until he felt refreshed.
This was the stuff.
Jiang Suan shrugged his shoulders and eventually leaned back into Fu Xuan’s embrace.
Since she was one of his own, he might as well be close.
“Let’s see what Xiao Guang is up to.”
***
Meanwhile, at Yun Kui Mountain.
In Xiao Guang’s residence, Lu Hengzhou had already been driven away from the vicinity.
The matter of the fight that morning had also been dropped.
Ye Shiyuan was worried about his sister and wanted to stay and chat a bit longer.
But today, his sister was acting quite abnormally.
“Brother, I’m fine.
Um, it’s getting very late, and Xiao Guang is going to sleep.
You should get some rest too, Brother!”
“…”
Ye Shunguanguan’s face was flushed red as she pushed her brother away, trying to see him out.
They had spent enough time together during the day; her siscon brother should leave her some private space.
When she had come out just now, she thought she saw a change in the diary.
Ooh, what would the Senior have sent?
Ah, she really wanted to know!
“Then…
goodnight, Xiao Guang.”
“…In the future, if there’s anything that makes you unhappy, you must tell me…
Of course, you can tell me about happy things too.
I will always support you.”
“Mhm, I know.
You’re the best, Brother, but you’re being a little chatty today.
Goodnight, Brother.”
*Bang…*
As soon as she finished speaking, the door was impatiently shut.
Ye Shiyuan stood powerlessly at the door, his arm slowly dropping.
He clearly saw that something was wrong with his sister—why had she suddenly become so lively?
What exactly had happened?
At that moment, Yi Xuan also appeared, chuckling softly.
“Shiyuan, do not be anxious.
Watch your Master take action.”