We moved to Golden Courtyard

"no need."

"It's okay, I'll just practice anyway."

Fu Hua frowned – she couldn't control Xu Qi's actions again; it seemed that no matter what she did, this guy was determined to follow her.

So, too lazy to change into her workout clothes, she simply lay down on the bed wearing her sports bra.

"Oh, then I won't go."

……

Wow, we've eaten a giant turtle!

Xu Qi slumped down and sat next to Fu Hua, who then patted his waist dismissively.

Xu Qi didn't take it to heart and didn't exert any effort at all. Rather than showing disdain, it was more like... perhaps more of a coquettish act.

Then Xu Qi understood.

He immediately smiled.

Fu Hua asked in confusion, "Is there anything to be happy about?"

Xu Qi nodded, but refused to say what was so exciting about it.

Seeing this, Fu Hua huffed in a huff and deliberately said, "Fine, I won't tell you then..."

"I'm just content that we can still chat casually like this. It's great." (Crowdfunding group: 456127940)

……

Fu Hua's face turned bright red. She buried her head in the pillow again, let out a sob, then raised her head and glared at Xu Qi, saying, "Don't provoke me like that!"

"Huh? I was just telling the truth!"

"Waaah!"

Fu Hua held her breath, she couldn't take it anymore... that feeling of butterflies in her stomach from last night... it was back again.

But this time it was too late to push Xu Qi out the door, so she had no choice but to just endure it.

Xu Qi pursed his lips and tentatively patted Fu Hua's shoulder. Seeing that she didn't resist, he simply turned Fu Hua's shoulders so that she could lie in his arms.

Fu Hua's face flushed crimson instantly, and she stammered, "What...what are you doing?"

“I just think we should have a good talk. I feel like you’ve been acting strange lately, Fu Hua. Is something on your mind? I’m your brother… If there’s anything wrong, you can tell me.”

184. Beware of the Paradise Maiden, Alicia

I am your brother...

Fu Hua's face was pale, and the feeling of her heart racing had gradually subsided.

Yes... he's my brother, so what have I been thinking? This shouldn't be happening, Fu Hua...

Fu Hua shook her head.

"It's nothing... Okay, I forgive you. You can go out now, Brother Xu Qi."

Xu Qi's mouth was slightly open, after all, there seemed to be something more important than getting Fu Hua's forgiveness right now.

"Really? Fu Hua, if you have any difficulties, you must tell me. I will definitely find a way to help you solve them, okay? No matter what it is."

……

Even something as strange as me developing feelings for you, can you handle that?

Could I possibly tell you that I think I've developed some other feelings for you, Xu Qi?

Fu Hua didn't know; she herself didn't know what was wrong with her.

She wasn't sure what her feelings for Xu Qi were!

She was confused... and lost...

If Sakura were still here, she could still talk to her, but now Sakura is gone too...

Fu Hua let out a long sigh.

"It's really nothing, Brother Xu Qi... I just feel... you haven't spent any quality time with me in the past two weeks since I came to Guangcheng, so I'm a little jealous."

He was actually lying.

How could Xu Qi not spend time with Fu Hua properly? That philandering bastard always finds time to take care of every woman around him—what a master of time management!

As for jealousy? That's simply unfounded.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that Fu Hua is happy for both Sakura and Ai Li to be with Xu Qi.

It's Mebius... She's too dangerous. Fu Hua is worried that Xu Qi will be taken advantage of by that woman!

So this is a complete lie—but to Xu Qi, it doesn't sound like that at all.

Because in a way... he really hadn't spent much time with Fu Hua in the past two weeks.

Seriously, it's not just that he's constantly being taken over by his girlfriends at night, but also during the day... Is he just focused on building a harem? Xu Qi, the playboy?

So Xu Qi actually believed it.

He scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "My...my...I remember there's a WF exhibition at the end of August. I'll go with you then."

Ok?

Fu Hua was taken aback.

What an unexpected surprise?

"Really?"

"Ah."

Lying on the bed, hiding her joy, Fu Hua swung her toes, her heart filled with happiness.

Seeing Fu Hua like this, Xu Qi felt relieved. It seemed that it was indeed due to his recent neglect. Since that was the case, things would be easier to handle. This was Xu Qi's specialty as a time management master.

······

That evening, everyone in the Golden Courtyard began packing their luggage for the return journey.

For example, local specialties bought in Guangcheng.

If you were to ask Xu Qi, "You've been here for half a month, what are the special features of this place?", Xu Qi really wouldn't be able to answer, after all, his travel experience is quite different from that of the average person.

Beating up gangsters to win back Mei, rescuing Theresa in a robot battle, and getting a smile from Airi at a fireworks festival...

So, do normal people really encounter this kind of thing when they go out to play?

Xu Qi had no idea. All he knew was that when he came out, he had only confirmed his relationship with Mei, and then... secretly tried something new with Airi.

Now, not only have he deflowered several girls, but he has also begun to openly and relentlessly pursue his harem ambitions.

LOL. How did it suddenly turn from a pure romance anime into a harem anime?

"Hey... Boss Xu Qi, this is the sleeping bag I've been sleeping in for half a month. You should cherish it. I agree that you can sleep in it with my scent on. I won't mind."

"I mind!"

Xu Qi tapped Pado lightly on the head.

This made the little girl stick out her tongue and let out a "hehe".

"Pack your clothes. We booked tickets for the day after tomorrow, so don't leave anything behind."

"What's there to be afraid of? It's Eden's house anyway, it won't be stolen. Hey? By the way, is Eden coming back to Golden Courtyard with us this time?"

……

Xu Qi remained silent for a moment, and Maomao, seeing this, realized what was going on.

"Looks like I'm not going back..."

“Eden is so busy, there’s nothing we can do.” Xu Qi took a deep breath. “Everyone has their own difficulties… These past two weeks have felt like being away from human society, so relaxed that it almost feels unreal.”

"I think it depends on the individual."

"Ok?"

Xu Qi looked at the cat with a puzzled expression.

"Look at me? I don't have that many ambitions~~ As long as I have a job that keeps me from starving, and I can bask in the sun and take a nap every day, I'll be very satisfied! I don't think about anything else."

Xu Qi was taken aback; it was the first time he had ever heard the cat say such things.

"Is that so... Well, do you have any other ideas? Like making more money or something."

"What do you need so much money for?" said the girl named Padofilis, who was comfortably leaning against the headboard, holding a cat pillow in her arms.

Life is like an empty dream; only through our own lives can we find true meaning. For ordinary people like us, why worry about so much? It's more important to live our lives well in the present moment—isn't that the most important thing?

Xu Qi was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"why are you laughing?"

"It's nothing, I was just reflecting that out of all of us, none of us have it as easy as you. Kitty, you must keep this attitude going..."

Xu Qi gently rubbed Pado's little head, and the cat comfortably squinted its eyes and chuckled.

"That's right! Don't worry, boss, we're the best at organizing events!"

"Okay, go to sleep."

"Um……"

Just as Pado was about to lie down in her sleeping bag, she suddenly realized something was wrong.

"Boss, aren't you going to sleep?"

Xu Qi said expressionlessly, "I'm going to pay the fine."

Pay a fine?

What do you mean?

······

Night had fallen, and most people were already asleep, but in Mei and Airi's room, something wonderful was happening in an absurd way.

Ellie blushed deeply, covered her cheeks, and whimpered softly.

Although it wasn't the first time, Alicia was still so easily embarrassed. Xu Qi, feeling playful, insisted that Alicia open her eyes and look at him.

This left Ellie with no choice but to complain, "You stinky Xu Qi... you bad Xu Qi... ugh!"

Mei laughed heartily to herself. "You little devil, Alicia! You tried to seduce my boyfriend back then, and now look what happened! You succeeded! Let's see if you can handle it!"

Nestled against Xu Qi, Mei whispered seductively in his ear, "Hurry up, after we're done, you'll have to serve me~"

Xu Qi squinted and suddenly stopped what he was doing. Amidst the gasps of Mei and Airi, he folded Mei up.

"It's okay, we can pay the fine together."

Mei hurriedly said in a panic.

"Wait, Xu Qi, this is too embarrassing, I didn't mean it that way... Hey! Ai Li, what are you doing!?"

"Hmm? Mei smells so good."

"I'm so cool!"

It seems that it's not Xu Qi who'll be drained dry tonight, but Mei...

185. Holy crap! Infernal Affairs!

The next day, Xu Qi got up unusually early. When she encountered the cat, Pado gave her the middle finger with obvious disdain. After all, she had pondered all night and finally understood what paying the fine meant.

how to say?

She did go to pay the fine, but the amount was quite large, so large that Mei became disoriented.

At first, he could still verbally provoke her, saying things like, "Xu Qi, I'm not done with you yet!" and "Hmph~~ Watch me squeeze every last drop out of you!"

Then it turned into, "No... please stop, have mercy on me..."

A wise person is one who is discerning and adaptable.