It wasn't an apple that hit Newton.

She's dressed so revealingly.

She's definitely looking for an opportunity to seduce Li Cheng!

Newton thought bitterly, completely forgetting that the nightgown she was wearing wasn't much better. In her desire to stay cool, she figured that since Li Cheng was the only man living in the castle, she usually dressed very lightly, and today she just happened to be wearing a little more.

The locked door was opened.

Seeing that he had achieved his goal, Li Cheng stopped teasing Newton and decisively left Louise, whom he had been using, hanging up on her and telling her to go back to her room and sleep for the day, promising to tell her the story another time.

Although if Newton really didn't open the door, as an alternative, he wouldn't be able to resist making a move on Louise.

But if possible, I'd like to wait two years before making a decision.

Besides, he hasn't even sorted things out with Newton yet; his path to becoming a scumbag is still very long...

With these thoughts in mind, Li Cheng, under Newton's somewhat regretful yet nervous gaze, bent down, wrapped his arms around the girl's fair and slender legs and the back of her neck, then stood up and kicked the door behind him shut with practiced ease.

However, despite being enveloped in a familiar atmosphere, Newton did not relax at all today; on the contrary, his whole body was tense.

Although I was in a hurry, I opened the door myself.

But the thought that Annie was still hiding in the closet, perhaps even peeking through a crack, and that Li Cheng, that 24-hour violin-delivering weirdo, had been knocking on the door for so long today, surely wouldn't be satisfied with just an extra pillow, instantly stirred a strange emotion in Newton's heart...

It's so shameful.

But it's also a little exciting...

Filled with shame and nervousness, as he watched himself being carried towards the bed, Newton finally couldn't hold back and punched Li Cheng in the chest with his little fist:

"Wait, wait a minute! Not today!"

"what happened?"

Li Cheng asked in confusion.

"I..." Newton gritted his teeth and lied, "I'm on my period!"

really.

The thought of another person in the room made it impossible for her to feel at ease doing anything strange with Li Cheng, even if that person was her best friend.

"You've started your period?"

Li Cheng was taken aback at first, feeling annoyed, but after glancing at the girl's moist and alluring lips in his arms, he immediately smiled slightly: "It's nothing, it's nothing~"

Chapter 369 Foolish Foreign Barbarians

A wooden cabinet is not a good environment.

Narrow, dark, and stuffy, it was countless times worse than the most arduous prison cell conditions—after all, at least a prison cell has a place to stand, right?

It was out of curiosity, coupled with a bit of coincidence, that led Annie, whose actions outpaced her thinking, to crawl into the closet, wanting to verify whether her best friend was just bragging to save face, trying to deceive her, or trying to ambush her.

The verification result is... it really wasn't just boasting.

Listening to those unbearable sounds and occasionally glimpsing glimpses through the cracks, Annie actually stayed huddled in the closet for most of the night, until she was almost numb. Only then did the two of them finally fall into a deep sleep, and Annie was finally able to crawl out of the closet, leaving the room with a shocked expression that was almost frozen on her face.

It's hard to describe what she heard or saw.

After all, some people seem respectable in public, one is quite polite and gentlemanly, and the other is cute and delicate like a fine blonde doll, but when they play around in private, they are more promiscuous than anyone else. It's hard to describe, so all I can say is "Wow!"

These outrageous gameplay elements were undoubtedly a world-shaking experience for Annie, who was still quite innocent.

But one thing is beyond doubt...

This experience of hiding in the wooden closet will likely remain a particularly profound memory for Annie...

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In the following days, everything proceeded as usual.

After confirming their intention to go to Paris, everyone immediately began making busy preparations before the trip, packing their luggage.

When Li Cheng is alone, he can just grab a suitcase and leave anytime.

However, this time he was traveling with a large group of people, including many beautiful girls in addition to servants to take care of their daily needs. Therefore, not only would he have to carry significantly more luggage, but it was also inevitable that some unscrupulous individuals would try to take advantage of the situation. For their safety along the way, he had contacted some acquaintances in advance and also needed to select several loyal guards from within his territory.

In addition, some affairs of the territory also need to be arranged in advance. These are things that can never be completely let go of, and new problems always emerge.

Therefore, it took them about a week to prepare for their departure and embark on their journey to France.

There were no major problems along the way.

Li Cheng had initially worried that some people might suffer from severe seasickness, and was even prepared to turn back at any time. However, apart from Susie, that embarrassing girl, who threw up all over him, everyone else didn't have much of a reaction to the boat ride. In fact, thanks to thorough preparation, the journey was quite pleasant and smooth.

On the way, Li Cheng gave a brief introduction to the few people who had never been to Paris.

"Paris is a bustling city with wide streets, a dazzling array of shops, and plenty of places to have fun."

He said, “At night, there are streetlights everywhere in Paris, and candles burn all night long. It’s a city that never sleeps, much like Lincoln. Also, I can visit Princess Veronica’s engagement ceremony, which is one of the reasons I came to Paris.”

Most people who had never been to Paris listened with great interest.

Only Newton listened with little interest; this shut-in would rather spend all day working on math problems on scrap paper than go out shopping.

Li Cheng glanced at her, shrugged, and added, "There's also the famous University of Paris, where Professor Lavoisier graduated. In addition, the Paris Observatory was recently built, and Halley is said to have been there for almost four months, and may have already discovered some new things."

Newton's deep blue eyes lit up instantly, like the seawater surrounding everyone from all sides: "Li Cheng, I want to go there."

"Yes, we'll go with Professor Lavoisier then. It's her alma mater, so she should be quite familiar with it."

Li Cheng smiled and finalized the itinerary.

The journey thus reached its destination—Paris—unscathed.

The small courtyard on Tulip Street was no longer big enough for so many people, so Li Cheng rented a fully equipped villa, tidied it up, and hired some servants who were fluent in both English and French to avoid the awkward situation of language barriers.

After Li Cheng finished tidying up and even went to see Phillips on the way, the princess arrived late, and the three of them met privately afterwards.

...By the way, Phillips is in drag.

Although Veronica was mentally prepared for this, she still couldn't hide her surprise and shock when Phillips appeared in women's clothing.

After that, the two had a face-to-face discussion about some questions and plans for the future. Although these had been relayed to them by Li Cheng beforehand, it was still more accurate and reassuring to talk about them in person.

After this meeting, Li Cheng finally felt completely at ease.

In the days that followed, besides spending leisurely vacations with the girls and waiting for their engagements, he also began to frequently visit some historical figures in Paris.

For example, Kolber.

As one of the most famous figures of the Louis XIV era, this financial genius of humble origins, Colbert was only a newly appointed auditor in 1667, so it was not difficult to meet him.

Although Li Cheng coveted this historical figure, he never even considered poaching him—in fact, he couldn't, not even if the King of England were here. After all, this financial genius had a bright future ahead of him, and with Louis XIV's support, he could now pursue his ambitions until his later years when he was forced to step down due to a lack of trust.

Li Cheng met the other party purely out of curiosity.

If possible, who wouldn't want to meet the people who appeared in history books in person and chat with them?

Moreover, it's the original version without any gender-bending, 100% authentic.

So Li Cheng, without any ulterior motives, simply chatted with Colbert about his views on mercantilism and exchanged opinions.

“Mr. Colbert, I think your emphasis on industry and commerce coincides with my own, but I have a small question I don’t understand.”

"please say."

"If the interests of the king conflict with those of the merchants, and the king, for religious reasons, intends to expel the vast majority of Protestant merchants—who are among the greatest contributors to economic trade—which side would you support?"

"I believe His Majesty Louis XIV would not make such a foolish decision."

"What if? There will always be times of conflict, just like the Protestants now—the Huguenots. Although there is the Nantes Amnesty, it is only a temporary compromise. Neither side is satisfied with the status quo, and the conflict will eventually erupt someday in the future."

"I will argue my case based on reason..."

After simply planting a thorn, Li Cheng left satisfied.

Aside from Colbert, he also made sure to meet with other historical figures during his trip to Paris. With the help of His Highness Philippe, he managed to meet with almost everyone he could and exchange ideas with them in their respective fields of expertise.

Soon, stories of a learned and omniscient Mr. Aurungi began to circulate in Paris.

Rumor has it that he is a red-haired foreigner who is a friend of the mysterious Prince Philip and, through the prince's introduction, has met with most of the top and lesser-known professionals in various industries.

Although some people angrily regarded it as "a stupid foreign barbarian's provocation against France," because Mr. Aurungi's conversations always ended with the other party being speechless and himself leaving with a relaxed smile, it was hard not to feel that he was deliberately picking a fight.

But the truth is often the opposite of what is rumored.

The parties involved, who were speechless, did not feel embarrassed or ashamed. On the contrary, most of them felt that they had gained something from the conversation, and many even hoped to meet Mr. Aurunji again to continue the conversation.

The problem was that they couldn't find Mr. Aurunge; he seemed to have vanished in Paris, and they could only meet him through Philippe's introduction.

As a result, Philip inexplicably gained a lot of good and bad reputation, and was visited by various people every now and then.

My peaceful life has been disrupted to the point of being extremely annoying, and even the frequency of my favorite women's fashion salon activities has been forced to be greatly reduced.

She was initially furious about this, but considering that her current life was different from the hopeless one before, she realized that she might need these relationships someday.

In the end, Phillips patiently agreed to invite Mr. Orengie to their homes on behalf of these people, whether they were already famous or not yet. As a result, he gained their friendship.

Chapter 370 The Consequences of the Pigeon

early morning.

Li Cheng's consciousness gradually returned from the endless void to his body, and he vaguely felt a little numbness in his arm.

When he slowly opened his eyes and saw the lovely sleeping face so close to his face, and felt the soft breath on his skin, he realized that he had slept with Louise again last night.

He didn't really want to be so blatant.

But every time he lay on the bed with Louise sitting on his back, letting her soft little hands massage his shoulders, back, legs, temples, and other areas with just the right amount of force, and listening to her soft, sweet humming in his ear, Li Cheng would uncontrollably relax his whole body and fall into a peaceful and comfortable state, and would fall into a deep sleep in less than ten minutes.

Then when I open my eyes, it's just like this early morning, without exception.

Because the effect was too remarkable.

Occasionally, Li Cheng wondered if Louise might actually possess some kind of ancient hypnotic technique from India.

However, compared to hypnosis, the Sleeping Arhat Fist is more suitable... Speaking of which, Louise's sleeping posture was relatively well-behaved today. She didn't sleep sideways with one foot pressing on his stomach, which is a great improvement.

Of course, it could also be because he was holding her in his arms like a pillow and she couldn't move around.

I gave a brief comment on his sleeping posture.

Li Cheng cleared his throat and called softly, "Louise, wake up, it's morning."

Although it might seem like self-deception, it's better to let Louise get up and go back to her room earlier than for the two of them to get dressed and go out to wash up and yawn together—besides, there aren't any everyday clothes for Louise to wear in the room, and all Louise is wearing is a thin white nightgown.

After calling out a few times, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she opened her eyelids with difficulty. But after holding on for less than five seconds and seeing the face of the person in front of her, she closed them again with peace of mind.