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

A black Rolls-Royce Phantom cruised through the night in Jianghai City.

Lu Li sat in the passenger seat, his eyes fixed, clutching the printed black-stockinged thesis tightly in his hand.

The paper was already wrinkled from the sweat on his palms.

Why did I write it in such a relatable way?

[And what about this 1982 Lafite from a cellar...]

If they actually read it at tomorrow's morning meeting, I can go directly to the Civil Affairs Bureau to cancel my household registration.

Su Feiyan listened to his thoughts from the back row, a slight smile playing on her lips.

She put down the tablet and shifted to a more comfortable sitting position.

The hem of her skirt rose a few centimeters higher due to her movement.

The sound of black stockings rubbing against the leather seats was eerily clear in the quiet car.

Lu Li's ears twitched.

That sound... it makes my heart race.

[System, could you perhaps enhance my hearing isolation with that steel kidney you're using?]

System: [Host, please confront your desires and do not try to escape them.]

Su Feiyan suddenly spoke.

"Assistant Lu, do you think there's room for improvement in that paper you just wrote?"

Lu Li was so startled that she almost dropped the paper in her hand.

"Mr. Su... I think it's already perfect."

"Really, there's no need to change it anymore."

Su Feiyan chuckled softly.

"Yeah?"

"I think your analysis of the material of black stockings is not deep enough."

"For example, you described the visual feedback of this 10D translucent feel under different lighting conditions too vaguely."

Lu Li swallowed.

[Shall we delve deeper?]

[Going any deeper would require delving into human anatomy.]

"President Su's lesson is correct; I will definitely take it to heart when I get back."

Su Feiyan leaned back in her chair, her voice becoming languid.

"Come with me to the construction site in the west of the city tomorrow morning."

Lu Li was about to nod when suddenly his mind went blank.

[Construction site in the west of the city?]

【Wait a moment.】

Wasn't a hot spring just discovered on that piece of land?

In the original novel, Su Feiyan was attacked by thugs whom Ye Fan had laid in ambush while inspecting a construction site in the west of the city.

Then Ye Fan jumped in to play the hero, not only taking the opportunity to touch Su Feiyan's waist, but also making her owe him a huge favor.

[The key point is that during that chaos, Su Feiyan's assistant was stabbed three times in the buttocks while trying to shield her from a knife.]

Lu Li felt his gluteal muscles tighten slightly.

No, absolutely not.

My butt is for sitting in an office, not for catching knives.

He turned his head, his face serious.

"President Su, the construction site in the west of the city is still under construction, and the environment is terrible."

"There's dust and steel bars everywhere. What if you get scratched?"

"How about we go another day?"

Su Feiyan stared into Lu Li's eyes.

She heard the key phrase: hero saves damsel in distress.

And that ridiculous one: getting his butt poked.

The smile in her eyes vanished.

"Danger?"

Su Feiyan deliberately moved forward.

Her face was close to Lu Li's ear, and her warm breath brushed against his neck.

Lu Li smelled that cool fragrance.

With you by my side, what do I have to be afraid of?

Lu Li was stunned.

How can these be the same?

[The opponents are professional thugs hired by Ye Fan. How can I possibly defend myself?]

[Should I try to influence them with my thesis on black stockings?]

"Mr. Su, what if I don't react in time..."

Su Feiyan's fingers suddenly landed on Lu Li's shoulder.

He could feel the coolness of her fingertips through her suit.

"Lu Li".

Are you concerned about me, or are you afraid?

Lu's heart rate increased.

I'm concerned about my butt.

But I can't say that.

"Of course I'm concerned about President Su's safety."

Su Feiyan patted his shoulder and sat back down.

"Then it's settled."

"We'll leave at eight o'clock tomorrow morning."

"If you dare to be late, or make up an excuse not to go..."

She glanced at Lu Li's hand.

"I'll have someone post that paper on the company intranet and pin it to the top for a week."

Lu Li was completely speechless.

You're ruthless.

You know how to manipulate me.

The car was parked in front of the Cloud Top Villa.

Lu Li got out of the car, looking dejected.

As soon as I entered the house, the system's cold notification sound rang in my mind.

[Ding! Host is experiencing the biggest crisis of his career.]

[Trigger Quest: The Dignity of a Protector of Flowers.]

[Mission Objective: During the inspection of the construction site in the west of the city tomorrow, successfully avoid all damage.]

[Task progress: 0/1]

[Special Reminder: There are 24 hours left until the "Reverse Strategy" mission ends.]

[Host, please make sure to use the "suspension bridge effect" tomorrow to get Su Feiyan to confess her feelings to you.]

[Failure penalty: 3 centimeters of the weapon used in the crime will be confiscated.]

Lu Li stood in the entryway and almost knelt down on the spot.

[System, are you crazy?]

[Tomorrow is for risking my life, and you want me to go and confess my feelings?]

[The suspension bridge effect?]

"Do you want me to confess my love to her while hanging from a crane?"

System: [Host, you can give it a try. Your steel kidney shouldn't be wasted.]

Lu Li gritted his teeth and rushed into his room.

He locked the door and began taking things out from the deepest part of the wardrobe.

A bottle of expired pepper spray.

A bag of extra-spicy chili powder stolen from the kitchen.

A box of lime powder inside a sock.

There is also a folding entrenching tool.

Lu Li sat on the edge of the bed, assembling his "life-saving suit" while mentally ranting.

[Ye Fan, you crooked-mouthed dragon king.]

If you dare show up tomorrow, I'll show you what it means to have your eyes washed with quicklime.

[What miraculous doctor descending from the mountain, what elite soldier returning—they're all nothing compared to my underhanded methods.]

But how can I get Su Feiyan to confess her feelings?

This woman's heart is as hard as granite.

[Aside from teasing me, he usually threatens to drown me.]

Getting her to say "I love you" is harder than getting Ye Fan to stop his mouth from twisting in pain.

Lu Li wrapped the lime powder and put it in his suit pocket.

It feels heavy and gives me a sense of security.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Hey, hey, hey.

The knocking was rhythmic, carrying an elegant yet domineering quality.

Startled, Lu Li quickly stuffed the chili powder under her pillow.

"Who...who is it?"

"it's me."

Su Feiyan's voice came from outside the door.

"Open the door."

Lu Li walked over hesitantly and opened the door a crack.

Su Feiyan changed into a white silk nightgown with a very low neckline.

Two thin shoulder straps hung on her rounded shoulders, as if they might slip off at any moment.

She held two glasses of red wine in her hands, her eyes somewhat unfocused.

"President Su, it's so late, what are your instructions?"

Su Feiyan pushed the door open with her shoulder and walked straight in.

She placed the red wine on the bedside table and sat down where Lu Li had just sat.

Her skirt flared out, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin.

Lu Li didn't know where to look.

[Wearing this to my room so late at night.]

Does this constitute workplace sexual harassment?

Should I call the police?

Listening to his thoughts, Su Feiyan casually picked up the suit jacket from the bed.

She felt something hard in her pocket.

"What is this?"

She reached in and took it.

A large bag of lime powder.

Su Feiyan raised an eyebrow and then rummaged around in her pocket.

Folding shovel.

She raised her head and looked at Lu Li with a half-smile.

"Assistant Lu, are you planning to go to the construction site tomorrow... to mine?"

Lu Li scratched his head awkwardly.

"Well... I just thought that if there were snakes on the construction site, it would be good to have a shovel for self-defense."

"Lime powder is used to repel insects, yes, to repel insects."

Su Feiyan snorted coldly.

She stood up and approached Lu Li step by step.

Lu Li retreated to the corner of the wall, with nowhere to escape.

Su Feiyan reached out and braced herself against the wall behind him.

This is a standard wall-slamming pose.

The texture of the silk nightgown clung to Lu Li's shirt.

He could even feel the temperature of her body.

You're lying.

Su Feiyan stared into his eyes, her tone cold and detached.

"You're worried about that person named Ye Fan, aren't you?"

Lu Li felt a tightness in his chest.

How could you guess that?

But he still denied it verbally, saying, "Ah...nothing like that."

Su Feiyan's fingertips lightly traced his collar.

"Lu Li, you have many secrets."

"But I don't care."

"Tomorrow, no matter what happens, you just need to stay by my side."

"Do you understand?"

Lu Li looked at the stunningly beautiful face so close to his, her red lips slightly parted, carrying the aroma of red wine.

What kind of line is this?

[The domineering CEO falls in love with me?]

Should I kiss him now?

[No, the task is to get her to confess her feelings.]

Lu Li forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart.

He looked at Su Feiyan, his tone becoming serious.

"President Su, since you knew there was danger, why did you still go?"

Su Feiyan remained silent for a moment.

"Because I am Su Feiyan."

She turned around, picked up a glass of red wine, and handed one to Lu Li.

"Have a drink with me."

Lu Li took the wine glass, and the two clinked glasses.

Su Feiyan drank it all in one gulp.

A drop of red wine slid down the corner of her mouth, across her slender neck, and finally disappeared into the depths of her nightgown.

Lu Li's mouth went dry as he read it.

Is this wine any good?

Why do I feel a little lightheaded after drinking for a while?

Su Feiyan put down her wine glass and walked to the door.

Go to bed early.

Don't let me down tomorrow.

The door closed.

Lu Li collapsed onto the bed.

The chili powder under his pillow was pricking him painfully.

The suspension bridge effect.

Tomorrow, we have to create some extreme danger and act like heroes.

【But……】

I'm seriously afraid of pain!

at the same time.

In an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of Jianghai City.

Ye Fan sat on a worn-out sofa.

He had a crooked mouth and a sinister look in his eyes.

In front of him stood a dozen burly men with menacing faces.

Everyone was carrying a shiny, gleaming object.

"Brothers, tomorrow it's the construction site in the west of the city."

"That young woman surnamed Su will go to inspect."

"Your task is simple."

"Surround her, get serious, just don't kill her."

Ye Fan sneered, pulled out a stack of photos from his pocket, and slammed them onto the table.

The photo shows Lu Li.

"And this man too."

"Give me special treatment."

"Gouge out his eyes, I want to see how arrogant he can be now."

A scarred-faced leader grinned maliciously.

"Don't worry, Young Master Ye, we're familiar with this kind of business."

Ye Fan lit a cigarette, and amidst the swirling smoke, his smile became even more distorted.

"Lu Li, do you think you can turn your life around by clinging to Su Feiyan's coattails?"

"Tomorrow, I will show you what true despair is."

"Su Feiyan can only be mine."