Why did the system take my request to take photos with a cosplayer seriously?

"Ok?"

Don't do anything stupid.

He Li was startled by Lin Man's attitude and shrank back awkwardly.

"I...I was just asking..."

"You can't even ask casually."

Lin Man said seriously, enunciating each word clearly: "That place is not for you. Stay away from it."

He Li, who was a year older than Lin Man, was scolded by Lin Man and felt a little wronged: "I know, I know... I didn't say I was going..."

Lin Man's tone remained serious: "He Li, I've known you for three years, and I know your personality well. I understand that you complain about being tired, troublesome, and having low wages... but some money is not something you can earn. If you dare to go into those kinds of places, you'll be devoured without a trace!"

I know your family's finances have been struggling these past two years, and you're short on money! But think about it carefully, how much hardship have you endured all these years of dancing? Don't end up wasting your whole life for a little quick money.”

He Li lowered her head and softened: "I know... I was just saying it casually, don't scare me like that."

Lin Man stared intently at He Li for a few seconds to make sure she wasn't just giving a perfunctory answer before lying back down.

"Alright, go to sleep."

"Oh……"

Turn off the lights.

He Li turned over, facing the wall, lost in thought.

Lin Man lay on the other side and gently exhaled.

Dormitory at Hubei University.

Just as Ding Heng was about to fall asleep, the system interface quietly appeared in his mind.

【Crown of Thorns: Lin Man】

[Current Status: A Princess Defiled by Worldly Affairs]

[Penalty Value: 48%]

Atonement Value: 2%

[Refuge Value: 6%]

The atonement value suddenly increased by one percent?

Chapter 185: A Promise to the Kitten

Saturday was sunny and the wind was just right.

Ding Heng parked the car on the edge of a large lawn on the outskirts of the city, turned off the engine, opened the door and got out. What came into view was a large expanse of green grass, with several children running and chasing each other on the grass.

Zhao Yanxi climbed out of the passenger seat, stood on tiptoe, and peered into the depths of the lawn: "There are quite a lot of people!"

Ding Heng went around to the trunk, took out a few kites, and then looked up at the back seat.

Wenjing and Linman got off the bus one after the other.

Today, the three girls were all dressed in white, but their styles were completely different.

Lin Man is sexy and elegant, quiet and cute, while Zhao Yanxi is sweet and youthful; together they are a feast for the eyes.

Although it was called a kite festival, none of the people were really interested in flying kites. It was just an excuse to get together and have some fun all day.

We arrived on the lawn.

Zhao Yanxi and Wen Jing's kites flew very high, but Lin Man was distracted, her kite swaying in mid-air as if it might fall at any moment.

The observant Wenjing noticed that Lin Man was acting strangely and went over to ask with concern, "Sister Man, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"fine."

Lin Man shook her head and forced a smile: "Maybe I didn't sleep well last night."

"Oh……"

Wenjing didn't ask any more questions and turned back to continue playing with her kite.

Lin Man didn't just not sleep well last night; she barely slept at all.

Because Ding Heng instructed her, she arrived at the hotel a day earlier than Wen Jing and Zhao Yanxi.

She expected she would get into a big mess, but it turned out to be bigger than she could have imagined, so much so that she's still shaken by it.

The carefully chosen high heels became a self-inflicted torture device, preventing her from even uttering complete pleas for mercy, only allowing her to let out broken sobs.

She thought she had gotten used to Ding Heng's intensity, but after last night she realized that the man had been holding back all along.

What are you thinking about?

Ding Heng came up behind Lin Man, wrapped one hand around her waist, and took the kite string in her hand.

"N-nothing..."

Lin Man instinctively tried to dodge forward, but Ding Heng had already placed his other hand on her waist, pulling her firmly into his arms.

"The kite is about to fall."

Ding Heng grasped Lin Man's hand and gently pulled the thread.

"Does it still hurt?"

"I feel much better after taking the medicine the boss gave me..."

Ding Heng didn't say anything, but gently pressed on Lin Man's waist.

Lin Man said in a coquettish and pitiful tone, "Boss, I really know I was wrong~"

Last night, Ding Heng made her understand two things completely.

First, don't try to interfere in his affairs with other women.

Second, don't post photos without a beginning or end.

Ding Heng smiled enigmatically: "Would you like me to help you deepen your memory tonight?"

Lin Man trembled: "Boss~ I'll definitely be good from now on!"

Ding Heng stopped teasing her, let go of her hand, and turned to walk towards Zhao Yanxi and Wen Jing.

The four of them whiled away most of the day on the lawn, accompanied by the occasional clicking of Ding Heng's camera shutter, until noon.

As the temperature gradually rises, a thin layer of sweat begins to appear on the girls' fair noses.

Ding Heng put away his camera and beckoned them to get in the car.

"Let's go back and have dinner."

Zhao Yanxi climbed into the back seat, took the tissue Wenjing handed her to wipe her sweat, and slumped back in her chair.

"I'm so tired, so tired..."

Wenjing unscrewed another bottle of water, took a sip herself first, and then handed it over.

"Want some drinks?"

Zhao Yanxi took it and gulped down a big mouthful, then handed it to Lin Man.

Lin Man didn't mind, after all, the three of them had drunk more than just water together.

After finishing her water, Lin Man took out her phone and checked the time: "Boss, what are the plans for this afternoon?"

Ding Heng adjusted his chair: "How would you like to arrange things?"

"They listen to the boss."

Lin Man's tone was obedient.

She was dealt with so badly last night that she was terrified of upsetting Ding Heng today.

Ding Heng didn't reply, but turned to look at Zhao Yanxi: "Yanxi, what about you?"

Zhao Yanxi was scrolling through her phone when she heard this and looked up.

"Oh? I have to go back to school at 3 p.m.

Where are you going?

"I lost the draw at the Spring Fun Games and have to participate in the women's three-legged race."

Zhao Yanxi looked reluctant: "No one in the class signed up, so we drew lots, and I was unlucky enough to be chosen."

Ding Heng joked, "What, your school does this kind of thing?"

"you do not say……"

Zhao Yanxi sighed, "They say it's to enrich extracurricular life and enhance friendships, but it's really just a hassle. I have to be there at 3 PM, the competition is at 4 PM, and I estimate it won't be over until 5 PM."

Lin Man chimed in, her tone considerate: "Shall we take Yan hope back to school first?"

"No need, no need."

Zhao Yanxi waved her hand: "You guys go about your business. I'll take a taxi back myself after we get to the hotel."

Ding Heng suggested, "How about I go and get you some gas this afternoon?"

Zhao Yanxi chuckled foolishly: "Brother Ding Heng, just don't make fun of me."

"Then I have to see just how funny it is."

"Brother Ding Heng!"

"Let's go!"

Ding Heng stepped on the gas, and the car turned onto the main road.

3 PM, Central South University, downstairs from the women's dormitory.

Ding Heng took out his phone and sent a message to Zhao Yanxi.

Less than two minutes later, a figure rushed out of the building.

Her ponytail was tied high with a semi-transparent pink and white ribbon, and two small pink and white hair clips were pinned in her hair, giving off a sweet vibe.

A cream-colored tracksuit with clean lines accentuated the girl's slender waist and long legs.