Xu Xuejiao immediately began inspecting the room the moment she stepped inside.
Lu Chengwen chased after her, trying to stop her but failing miserably.
"Big sis, what are you doing?"
"I'm checking if you've hidden any women in here!"
"If I wanted a woman, would I need to hide her? Would I need you to catch me?"
"Lu Chengwen, what do you take me for?"
"A good friend!" Lu Chengwen said. "Big sis, stop messing around. You've been causing enough trouble lately. Our relationship is just that of good friends—let's not complicate things, okay? You can go find a boyfriend, and I can find a girlfriend. When we need each other, we can help out. When we don't, we can leave each other alone. Isn't that better?"
Xu Xuejiao gave him a once-over. "Your qi and blood are unstable—it seems like you just…"
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Lu Chengwen cut her off. "I… practiced my solo airplane combo, alright?"
Xu Xuejiao burst into laughter, her face turning red. "Hey, you have a fiancée—why are you doing it yourself?"
"What fiancée? Big sis, stop joking around. If you have something to say, just say it."
"Why are you always so impatient with me?"
"Fine, fine, my dear big sis. Sit down first. What would you like to drink? Your humble servant Xiao Lu will take care of it."
"Hehe, that's more like it."
Xu Xuejiao said casually, "I had a fight with my dad and have nowhere to stay now. I'll crash here for a few days." She made it sound as natural as breathing.
Lu Chengwen paused while pouring juice and turned to look at her.
"Seriously? Stay here? Have you thought this through?"
"Yeah, is there a problem?"
Lu Chengwen set the juice down, walked over with a glass, and placed it in front of her.
"Xu Xuejiao, don't push me too far. Let me make this clear—I, Lu Chengwen, am not some pushover!"
"Oh."
"I'm the worst of the worst, the most perverted of the perverted."
"Is that so?"
"And I'm crazy. If you stay here, I'll strip you naked, tie you up, and spank you."
Xu Xuejiao blushed. "You're so mean."
"I'm flirting with you?!" Lu Chengwen snapped. "You, the young miss of the Xu family, don't have a few properties to stay in? Why do you have to come here?"
Xu Xuejiao flashed a cute smile. "I like being tied up and spanked."
Lu Chengwen was fuming.
[This trick doesn't work on her. This girl is completely insane—she can't be scared off.]
Lu Chengwen took a deep breath. "Listen, do you know why I haven't been with any women these past few years?"
Xu Xuejiao shook her head. "No."
"Because… I have a condition."
"Really?"
"Yeah, something really embarrassing."
"That serious?"
"It's not about how serious it is…" Lu Chengwen said. "Have you heard of HIV?"
"Mhm, yeah, I've heard of it."
"I have it."
"Oh."
"Scared now?"
Xu Xuejiao giggled. "Chengwen-ge, have you forgotten? I'm a miracle doctor! I can cure diseases! Especially this one—I'm really good at treating it. First, we'll castrate you, then test your erectile function, and then…"
"If you castrate me, how am I supposed to get it up?!"
Lu Chengwen was utterly exasperated.
"Let me be straight with you—I absolutely will not let you stay in my place. How about a hotel? My treat."
"Do I look like I can't afford it?"
"Then I'll find you a luxury apartment or a villa to stay in. No charge—I'll give it to you!"
"Do I not have my own properties?"
"If you have everything, why are you coming here?!"
"Hahaha! Because it's fun!"
With that, Xu Xuejiao grabbed her bag and dashed inside.
"Hey, you—"
Xu Xuejiao barged into the bedroom. "Eek! Your room is so messy! Huh? Why does it smell like women's perfume? Lu Chengwen, have you been sneaking around behind my back?"
Lu Chengwen chased her to the doorway. "Sneak around my foot! Why would I need to sneak around behind your back? No, I haven't been sneaking around! Wait, no—it's not even sneaking around!"
"I'm warning you—this is the last time! If I find out again, I won't let you off easy!"
"Oh." Lu Chengwen exploded. "What gives you the right?!"
Xu Xuejiao sniffed the air. "Is it Jiang Shihan?"
Lu Chengwen was stunned. "Are you a bloodhound or something?"
Xu Xuejiao turned and glared at him. "I can recognize her scent! Lu Chengwen, you're inhuman! Jiang Shihan is so pitiful—she only submitted to you for her mother's sake. How could you take advantage of her?"
"Then hurry up and cure her mom tomorrow. I'll thank your whole family."
Xu Xuejiao sniffed again. "No, it's not Jiang Shihan… This perfume is too expensive—she wouldn't buy something this luxurious."
Lu Chengwen thought to himself, [Just go be a police dog already.]
"Stop overthinking it! I'm the only one who lives here!"
Xu Xuejiao picked up a thong. "Is this yours too?"
Lu Chengwen was on the verge of a breakdown. "Big sis, I surrender! You're my grandma! My great-grandma! Just go home, I'm begging you! Even a saint would go crazy dealing with you!"
"You've taken advantage of me so many times—now you want to dump me? No way!"
"Big sis, can you be reasonable? Every single time, wasn't it you forcing your way into my life and causing all sorts of trouble?"
"Oh? So it's my fault now?"
"Well, yeah!"
"Fine! I'm sorry! Happy now?"
Lu Chengwen's eyes widened. "Big sis, what kind of conversation is this? Am I going insane?!"
Xu Xuejiao suddenly put on a pitiful expression. "I've already fought with my family… because of you."
"Me?"
"In short, you have to take responsibility for me."
"I haven't done anything! What responsibility?"
Lu Chengwen stomped his foot in frustration. "I'm innocent! Completely innocent!"
Xu Xuejiao immediately took off her jacket, slipped a shoulder strap down, and struck a seductive pose. "After tonight, you won't be innocent anymore."
"You… what are you trying to do?"
"I'm going to defile you."
Lu Chengwen instantly backed down. "Sis, spare me! You're someone I really can't afford to mess with. You're a living ancestor—getting involved with you would mean my whole family would never have peace."
Xu Xuejiao turned around, showcasing her perfect curves, then looked back and bit her finger. "Didn't you say that doing it from behind has high playability?"
Lu Chengwen's mouth went dry, his mind racing with wild thoughts. He quickly snapped out of it and slapped himself hard across the face several times.
Xu Xuejiao was stunned. "What kind of move is that?"
Lu Chengwen's face burned. "None of your business. Just stop messing around."
To placate Xu Xuejiao, Lu Chengwen had no choice but to let her stay in the guest room.
After secretly helping Jiang Shihan escape, he returned to his own room, seething with frustration.
Xu Xuejiao—the troublemaking vixen!
Jiang Shihan was so much fun! Who needs you, you little demon?
If you hadn't shown up, Jiang Shihan would've been completely mine tonight.
Suppressing the fire in his heart, he tried to coax himself to sleep.
Go to sleep, old man. No action tonight—stop fantasizing.
There are important things to do tomorrow.
Huh?
Lu Chengwen's ears perked up.
Someone's here!
His bedroom door was being gently pushed open, and a shadowy figure crept inside.
Xu Xuejiao, dressed in sexy lingerie and holding her high heels, tiptoed to the bedside with a mischievous grin. "Chengwen-ge? Xuejiao's here to tell you a bedtime story!"
Lu Chengwen turned on the light, standing behind her with a deadpan expression. "Big sis."
Xu Xuejiao jumped in fright and turned around. "What are you doing?"
Lu Chengwen rubbed his forehead. "Big sis, what are *you* doing? Just go to sleep!"
"I… I'm scared sleeping alone!"
"So you sneak into a man's room dressed like this?"
"I… I want to. None of your business!"
Lu Chengwen said, "Fine, you sleep here. I'll take the guest room."
"Hey! Stop right there!"
Xu Xuejiao stood still, tears already streaming down her face.
Lu Chengwen smirked. "Big sis, your acting is top-notch—the tears come on command. You shouldn't be wasting your time as a vice president at Houde Group. You'd be a star if you went to Japan and filmed adult movies."
Xu Xuejiao didn't say a word, her tears falling like crystal beads.
Lu Chengwen's smirk faded, and he grew awkward. "Alright, alright, let's sleep. But let's be clear—just sleep. No… funny business."
Xu Xuejiao immediately leaped up and wrapped herself around him. "I knew you'd feel bad for me! Haha! You're such a softie!"
Lu Chengwen truly couldn't understand this girl.
When was she genuinely upset, and when was she acting? It was impossible to tell.
Lying in bed, Xu Xuejiao snuggled into Lu Chengwen's arms. "Chengwen-ge."
"Yeah." Lu Chengwen kept his eyes closed.
"Your heartbeat is so fast."
"Go to sleep."
A moment later.
"Chengwen-ge."
"Yeah."
"Are you asleep?"
"Yes."
"Liar. How can you talk if you're asleep?"
"Sleep-talking."
Another moment passed.
"Chengwen-ge."
Lu Chengwen rolled over, pinned Xu Xuejiao down, and growled through gritted teeth, "I'm warning you! Don't make another sound! I'm no saint! If you keep teasing me, I *will* take you!"
Xu Xuejiao stared at him, her breathing heavy, her chest rising and falling rapidly.
"Oh?" Her voice dripped with temptation. "Xuejiao can't wait!"
Lu Chengwen leaned in and kissed her fiercely.
Lu Chengwen erupted.
He pulled Xu Xuejiao close, groping and kissing her wildly.
Xu Xuejiao suddenly became shy and reserved, yet she didn't resist. Instead, she eagerly responded to Lu Chengwen's advances.
After fumbling under the covers for a while, Lu Chengwen reached out and flung Xu Xuejiao's shorts aside—only for them to be caught by someone…
Xu Xuejiao, lost in passion, spotted a shadowy figure behind them and immediately started patting Lu Chengwen's back in panic.
"Chengwen-ge! Chengwen-ge! Chengwen-ge!"
Lu Chengwen panted heavily, "Already? I haven't even done anything yet!"
"No! Behind you!"
"Not taking the back door on the first try!"
"Not *my* back—*yours*!"
"Damn, you're wild!"
"Just turn around and look!"
"What?!"
Lu Chengwen turned his head—and froze.
A figure stood silently behind him, motionless as a statue.
"AH—! AH—! AH—!"
The fervor from moments ago instantly turned into sheer terror.
Lu Chengwen frantically switched on the bedside lamp.
And immediately lost it.