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Shen He had cultivated in the mountains since childhood, detached from worldly affairs, with few worries and few people she cared about. But Han Fulai was now the person she cared about most. Even if she had to make him kneel on a washboard, Shen He wouldn't be willing to do it. He was the one who risked his life to save her, her "red thread" of fate.

And he was involved with Ah Qing.

Since the expedition to Guili Plain a month ago, Shen He and Ke Qing have actually had a pretty good relationship. To her, Ke Qing is at least one of her few friends. She had also long been aware of Ke Qing's feelings for her.

Considering that A-Qing privately calls her "sister," Shen He actually acknowledges this "sister"—Li Yue doesn't have a rule that you can only marry one person, and Shen He isn't the kind of woman who's jealous—but the prerequisite is that she agrees.

If Han Fulai really wants Ke Qing, he should just tell her; she won't disagree.

What kind of behavior is it to sneak around behind her back?

Han Fulai was willing to tell her everything, explaining things she didn't understand and entrusting her with important tasks. He didn't even hide the things that happened between him and Ningguang from her. So why did he hide Ke Qing's matter from her?

Is it because his feelings for Ke Qing are greater than his feelings for her?

This feeling of being deceived made Shen He very angry.

She felt a long-lost anger. Ever since the will of the remnant of the sea god was shattered and his murderous nature was suppressed, Shen He had rarely felt this kind of anger.

This made her want to smash something.

So Shenhe decided to leave, to find an open space in the wild and dig a deep pit, just like he used to do in the mountains, to release all that anger.

But Han Fulai's smile and his words, "You've come at just the right time," puzzled her.

So she stared coldly at Han Fulai, waiting for his explanation.

Han Fulai felt a little relieved when he saw that Shen He was willing to listen to his explanation.

Actually, the matter is very simple. He was just helping Ke Qing scrub her back. It was all an accident that things turned out this way. It wasn't something he did on purpose.

The misunderstanding actually stemmed from Shen He's poor timing in arriving, and he himself hadn't done anything to wrong Shen He—nor had he done anything to wrong Ke Qing.

He should have a clear conscience from the start. To clear up the misunderstanding, the first step is to express that he has a clear conscience.

He deliberately smiled to appear open and honest, extended his hand to Shen He to show his closeness, and used the phrase "Ah He, you've come at just the right time" to explain that there had been some misunderstanding, which worked.

Ke Qing was just delirious from the fever, and he was only taking care of her; nothing inappropriate happened.

At this point, all he needs to do is leave Ke Qing and properly explain the situation that happened to Shen He.

Just as he was about to get up, Ke Qing suddenly grabbed his other arm with both hands and pressed it against her chest.

Han Fulai was astonished to find his palms sinking into two soft mounds.

“…Don’t leave me,” Ke Qing said softly.

Chapter 381 Wouldn't doing this hurt her too much?

Now, even jumping into the Bishui River won't clear my name.

Han Fulai was on the verge of tears. "Aqing, what's wrong with you?"

In his panic, he tried to pull his hand back, but Ke Qing held his arm even tighter, like a cat clinging to a cat toy and refusing to let go.

In the midst of this tug-of-war, the towel in his hand had long since fallen, and because there was no longer any obstruction, he experienced some very direct sensations.

Well... he was shocked.

Quite shocking.

In terms of clothing, Keqing's attire is quite conservative for Liyue. It's neither like Yanfei's cropped hot pants nor Ningguang's high-slit cheongsam; she's quite covered up. Moreover, her covered-up style is unlike Ganyu and Shenhe's tight-fitting outfits, which don't accentuate curves and lean more towards a girlish feel.

Even though Han Fulai had been by Ke Qing's side for a long time, he didn't really have any concept of Ke Qing's figure.

Even when he was wiping Ke Qing's back just now, Ke Qing had pulled the blanket over her chest. This was undoubtedly a surprise attack on Han Fulai, and a critical hit at that, with outstanding effect.

Now he finally has a concept of Keqing's physique—Keqing may look petite, but she is a main DPS character whose strength is unmatched by all the other Pyro Assassins combined, such as Kurumi, Xiangling, and Yanfei!

But why did you have to tell me now of all times? And in front of Ahe no less!

Ke Qing's face was flushed red.

Despite being a noblewoman from a prominent family in Liyue, and one of the Seven Stars, Yuheng Star, who should theoretically have no shortage of suitors, Keqing is actually quite naive when it comes to romance. To put it bluntly, she has never even experienced casual flings; Han Fulai was her first love.

Han Fulai, Ke Qing's first love, really fits her girlish feelings perfectly.

Han Fulai was close in age to her and was her personal secretary, whom she had chosen herself, so they were already quite close. Moreover, he was always around her, so even if they didn't have any special history together, an office romance was bound to happen...

In terms of family background, Han Fulai is a "prince from another world" and a "successor of the emperor," so he and she are considered a good match.

In terms of ability, Han Fulai was learned, intelligent, and resourceful. His work ability was not only no less than hers, but even surpassed hers, and he provided her with a lot of help.

In terms of personality, Han Fulai is gentle, considerate, thoughtful, and meticulous. He has always taken good care of her and also knows a little about romance.

Even at the most superficial level, Han Fulai could be considered a handsome man. As the saying goes, "A person with a wealth of knowledge naturally exudes elegance," and his scholarly air perfectly fits the template of "talented scholar and beautiful woman" in Liyue. After gaining immortal power and the inheritance of the demon god, he can be considered "both scholarly and martial."

—In Ke Qing's eyes, Han Fulai's profile was simply that of a perfect male protagonist who jumped out of a girls' novel.

If there's any drawback, it's that Han Fulai already has a fiancée.

—But this has never been a problem in young women's novels.

Keqing's concept of love mostly comes from the popular girls' novels in Liyue.

Of course, for Ke Qing, her love for girls' novels, like the Golden Shrimp Balls and the Emperor's Clay Doll, is a little secret that belongs only to girls.

Unlike the martial arts novels that boys like, the descriptions of love scenes in girls' novels are actually quite bold. At least Keqing has a concept of what will happen when love gets deep, and has even secretly fantasized about it.

However, Ke Qing is very good at distinguishing between reality and fantasy. She always treats Han Fulai with courtesy and keeps a proper distance in her interactions.

Such a bold move is something Ke Qing would never do in reality.

But isn't this just a time for fantasy?

Since we're all just dreaming anyway, why not have a good dream that makes you happy?

Even if we were to be a little bolder, it wouldn't matter, would it?

Keqing decided to indulge herself occasionally.

Moreover, taking Han Fulai away from Shen He gave Ke Qing a strange sense of liberation.

She even turned her head and gave Shen He a provocative smile.

—Things I can't do in reality, I'll do to my heart's content in my dreams. Shen He won't know I'm bullying her in my dreams. Hmph, of course I win in my dreams!

Therefore, Keqing is now very proactive.

She did exactly what the heroine in a teen romance novel would do in this situation.

As the saying goes, the tighter a spring is compressed, the stronger the rebound. Many people silently bottle up the pressure they experience in their daily work and life, but once they have an outlet, the rebound can be as fierce as a flood bursting its banks.

The faces of the Seven Stars of Liyue, the reserve of a noble lady—all these things now transformed into a delightful accompaniment, making it irresistible.

Ke Qing showed Han Fulai everything she wanted him to experience without reservation.

Rain pattered outside the curtain.

The atmosphere inside the account was gloomy.

I don't know if I am a guest in my dream, and I am greedy for a while.

Keqing's current feeling, translated into Mongolian, is roughly: I get well.

Han Fulai was completely devastated.

He understood Keqing's situation—that's what Keqing meant when she said, "She's still pretending like this even in her dreams."

So Ah Qing, you're living in a dream!

So you dare to flirt with me in front of A-He just because it was a dream? ...You're usually as serious as a disciplinary officer from the Discipline Inspection Commission, but now you're leading the way in breaking the rules? As expected, the disciplinary officer is the best at breaking the rules!

What is this now, "Wife's Current Crime.avi"? And it's the version with the female boss and male secretary?

He felt completely overwhelmed.

Although he vaguely knew that Ke Qing had some feelings for him, he didn't know it had reached this level, let alone that it would erupt at this moment and cause such a big problem...

How did my visit to the hospital turn into such a chaotic mess? Heavens! Why?!

Han Fulai now deeply understands what it means to want to cry but have no tears.

He knew the best course of action was to push Ke Qing away on the spot, tell her righteously that this wasn't a dream, and then explain things to Shen He to gain his understanding.

—But he couldn't do it.

Wouldn't doing this be too hurtful to her?

This level of social death far exceeds the claim that "the Jade Balance Star, who disrespects the gods, is actually the Emperor's chef."

If Keqing knew what she had done in reality, she might jump into the Biyue River.

What should I do?

Is there a way to have the best of both worlds, without hurting either Ah Qing or Ah He?

Even though Han Fulai was usually good at adapting to changing circumstances, he lost his composure at this moment.

Shen He narrowed his eyes.

She received Ke Qing's provocation.

She glanced at Han Fulai's hand, then at his face, her eyes growing increasingly dangerous.

According to Han Fulai's automatic mental translation, Shen He's current meaning is roughly—

"When you said I arrived at the perfect time, did you mean this?"

Chapter 382 A Magical Talisman Stops the Calamity

Even when facing a demon god, Han Fulai could not feel such pressure.

There was absolutely nothing that could be done.

He had never experienced a battlefield before. The only thing lacking in China's excellent basic education was the emotional aspect. Rather, his background as a test-taker from a small town was a natural deficiency in this regard.

If you were a harem protagonist from a Japanese anime, he might already be surrounded by women on both sides, but Han Fulai simply can't do that.

He has always been very serious when it comes to relationships.

He doesn't want to be deceived in his feelings, nor does he want to deceive others in their feelings, and he is even less willing to hurt others' feelings.

So he couldn't even say anything to fool Shen He.

The truth hurt Ke Qing, and lies hurt Shen He; he could only remain silent.

He could only look at Shen He helplessly, his face filled with resignation.

Then he saw the familiar expression on Shen He's face.

The will to fight.

Shen He usually has this expression on his face before he takes action.

Is this anger directed at a scumbag?

It looks like we're going to get beaten up... Han Fulai thought to himself, when suddenly a brilliant idea struck him.

Wait a minute! Taking a beating is actually a way to break the deadlock!

I got hit, so Ah Qing can't possibly keep holding me, right? I just need to pretend that Ah He knocked me out of the tent, and then take the opportunity to explain what happened to her, right?

In this way, we can avoid exposing Ke Qing and prevent Shen He from having any misunderstandings. Isn't that the best of both worlds?

Thinking of this, Han Fulai was overjoyed and earnestly pleaded with Shen He, "Ahe, if you're angry, just punch me a few times."

Shen He did not answer, but took immediate action.

She strode towards Han Fulai.

When Shen He came over, it was Ke Qing who was nervous.

"Don't hit him!"

No one knows where she got the strength, but she turned around and hugged Han Fulai, as if she wanted to shield him with her body.

The strapless top she was wearing had come loose while she was getting her back wiped; it was just hanging on her body. Now, with the sudden movement, it slipped off her body.

Springtime light was briefly revealed inside the tent.

Ke Qing didn't care at all, she just kept holding him tight.

If Shen He weren't around, Han Fu knew he wouldn't be able to resist such alluring temptations. Even if nothing actually happened, he would at least have willingly enjoyed some of the benefits... But now he was in no position to enjoy them.

If what happened before was just teetering on the edge of self-destruction, what's happening now is utterly reckless and courting death.

Even though he knew that Keqing was genuinely protecting him, he couldn't help but sigh to the heavens in his heart—the one who killed me was Keqing.