What are you doing, Mr. President? I'm just an extra!

The door was wide open, and light pierced through the dim, enchanting light that filled the room.

The air was filled with odors.

The bitterness of mugwort essential oil, the saltiness of evaporating sweat.

And then there's that...smelling of embers left after hormones have burned out.

Lu Li stood frozen by the bed.

Two buttons on her shirt had popped open, revealing her collarbone covered in fine beads of sweat, and one hand was awkwardly hanging in mid-air.

Gu Qingcheng leaned against the headboard, her shoulders partially exposed.

The silk robe hung loosely on her elbow, exuding a seductive charm.

Her hand, which had just regained its color, was still gripping Lu Li's wrist tightly.

To outsiders, this is blatant "stripping".

Su Feiyan stood at the door, her gaze fixed on the two people's clasped hands.

"Oh?"

Her lips curled into a sneer, her eyes a frozen wasteland.

"I must have been mistaken."

"Miss Gu is recovering well; she even has the strength to pull and tug."

Lu Li felt a chill run down his spine, as if he were Ximen Qing being caught in the act of adultery.

He pulled his hand back as if he had been electrocuted and raised both hands.

French military salute.

【Wife, let me explain!】

[The hand struck first!]

This woman is too strong! I was on the defensive! Do you understand what "on the defensive" means?!

But Gu Qingcheng didn't loosen her grip; instead, she shrank further into the blankets.

Only his wet eyes were visible as he looked at Su Feiyan.

weak.

innocent.

Yet it also concealed a hint of... provocation after having just tasted the sweetness.

She slowly pulled up the blanket, covering that breathtaking expanse of snow-white skin.

"President Su."

His voice was still hoarse from the aftermath, making one's ears go weak.

"Mr. Lu's medical skills are superb."

"I just... wanted to thank him."

She raised her eyes, weak yet determined, to meet Su Feiyan's gaze.

grateful?

Su Feiyan sneered.

They're all ancient foxes, why are they playing at Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio?

Her eyes clearly said: I want this man.

And she's not deaf.

She had heard Gu Qingcheng's suppressed yet alluring cries clearly at the door.

"grateful?"

Su Feiyan crossed her arms and looked down at him.

"Since you should express your gratitude..."

"Then let's settle the medical bills."

Thirty million.

"Fixed price".

Just then, a head popped out from the door frame.

Her twin ponytails swayed back and forth.

It's Shen Weilan.

She was still holding the oyster with a bite taken out of it in her hand, her gaze sweeping over Gu Qingcheng, whose face was flushed and whose room was a mess.

"Wow—"

She whistled, her tone exaggerated and sarcastic.

"My brother-in-law is amazing!"

"They treated Gu Yinghou so badly that she... can't even get out of bed."

"Is this still the same aloof goddess?"

"How does it look...?"

She licked the oyster juice from the corner of her mouth.

"Like it's been completely ruined?"

Lu Li's vision went black.

[Grandma, can't you speak properly?]

[Even if you can't speak, you can donate to those in need!]

This is healing! This is sacred medical salvation!

"Um... I'm exhausted and hungry. I'm going to eat some oysters to replenish my energy."

After saying that, he slipped away.

"stop."

Su Feiyan called out to him.

[It’s over. 】

He's about to be executed.

Su Feiyan gave him a disdainful look.

Especially that shirt that was stained with Gu Qingcheng's sweat and scent.

"She smells like a vixen."

She waved.

Go take a shower.

"Scrub it clean."

"If I smell even a hint of something that shouldn't be there..."

Her gaze shifted downwards.

"I'll perform a surgical excision for you."

Lu Li felt as if he had been granted a general amnesty.

"twitter!"

"I'm going to cook myself right now!"

They scrambled away from this place of trouble.

Only two women and a small woman remained in the room, and the air seemed to have dropped to freezing.

Su Feiyan walked step by step to the bedside in her high heels.

"Gu Qingcheng".

She leaned down and picked up a strand of black hair that had fallen onto the pillow with her fingers.

The voice was soft, yet carried a warning.

"Once you're better, behave yourself."

"That's my private property."

"Don't touch it."

Gu Qingcheng leaned against the soft pillows, meeting Su Feiyan's extremely oppressive gaze with a smile as gentle as melting snow.

"President Su."

"A good bird chooses a good tree to perch on."

"Besides..."

Her fingertips gently traced the spot on her chest where Lu Li had just pressed; his warmth still lingered there.

He also saved my life.

"I have no way to repay your life-saving grace."

"The only option is..."

She didn't finish her sentence.

But that meaningful look said it all.

I pledge myself to you.

We are determined to win.

……

Late at night.

The waves crashed against the rocks, masking many unseen sounds.

Second floor guest rooms.

Lu Li took three showers, scrubbing his skin until it was almost raw.

The main purpose is to wash away the non-existent "fox smell".

If Su Feiyan notices anything amiss, he'll have to feed sharks in the sea tomorrow.

He lay sprawled on the bed in a "spread-eagle" position, and the system notification sounded at just the right moment.

[System settlement in progress...]

[Congratulations, host, on completing the hidden mission: Pure Yang Rescues the Beauty.]

[Reward: Grandmaster-level Medical Skills (including 300 volumes of lost ancient prescriptions).]

[Bonus reward: Charm +10.]

Looking at the "Charm Value +10" sign, Lu Li just wanted to curse.

[Charm points are a load of rubbish!]

【System, are you out of your mind?】

Am I not charming enough yet?

If this continues, Su Feiyan might lock me in the basement and turn me into a specimen!

Can't you give me something practical?

For example, invisibility techniques or earth-遁术 (earth-遁术, a type of magic that allows one to escape from the earth).

I want to run away!

He irritably pulled the pillow over his head.

……

On the other side, the guest rooms are on the second floor.

Gu Qingcheng was wrapped in a blanket, curled up in a ball.

Without that person's embrace, even though the cold poison in her body had been suppressed.

But that psychological chill just wouldn't go away.

She closed her eyes, her mind filled with Lu Li's large, burning hands.

The sensation of his massage, the sight of him covered in sweat as he tried to save her.

"So heartwarming..."

She murmured, her fingers unconsciously scratching at the sheets.

That temperature.

Once you've tried it, you can never quit.

……

Meanwhile, Su Feiyan was not asleep in the master bedroom on the third floor either.

She was wearing a silk robe and holding a white shirt in her hand.

It was the one Lu Li had just changed out of; two buttons had popped off.

She brought the shirt to her nose and took a deep breath.

There was a smell of essential oils that she found pungent and repulsive.

"It's dirty."

She said in a low voice.

His fingers traced the two empty buttonholes, a dark emotion churning in his eyes.

"Disobedient dog..."

"Should we put a chain on him?"

She picked up the lighter, and the blue flame flickered.

It reflected her beautiful face, which was now somewhat distorted.

……

The night was darker.

Lu Li had just drifted off to sleep.

In my dream.

Su Feiyan held a baguette, and Gu Qingcheng held an ice cube.

They are playing mixed doubles against him.

Suddenly, I heard a soft click from the door lock.

"Click".

Extremely light.

Ordinary people simply cannot hear it.

But Lu Li sensed danger.

He instantly regained consciousness, his entire body tensing up.

Holy crap?!

【who?】

[An assassin sent by that bastard Ye Fan?]

【still……】

A corner of the blanket was lifted, and a cool breeze slipped in.

Immediately afterwards, a soft, squishy body.

She slid into his bed like a fish.

Lu Li didn't dare to move.

【This...this...】

This plot isn't right!

[Awarded Best Actress?]

[Big sister, is your cold poison acting up again?]

That's way too fast!

Do you need more warmth?

Even the donkeys in the production team wouldn't dare to keep grinding grain like this, with people resting all the time!

The body pressed against him, hugging his waist tightly, and rubbing her cheek against his chest.

Warm breath sprayed onto his skin.

Lu Li swallowed hard, his mind in turmoil.

[Push away?]

【No, what if it's a real attack of the cold poison, and someone dies from being pushed away?】

[Not recommending it?]

If Su Feiyan catches me, I'm really dead!

He tentatively reached out his hand.

However, the feel wasn't right.

She doesn't have long, flowing hair.

only……

Two...

bouncy...

Twin tails?

Lu Li froze, her heart skipping a beat.

A cunning voice came from the darkness.

The warm air blew into his ear canal, tickling him to the bone.

"whee."

You guessed wrong~

"Brother-in-law."