"Are you worried about your sister?" Su Huamei asked softly in Liu Nanfeng's ear as her hand was held.
Liu Nanfeng remained silent, which was a tacit admission.
Su Huamei first blew gently into his ear, then chuckled softly, "Do you really think you can hide it from your sister? Without her tacit permission, could you even leave your room?"
Liu Nanfeng hooked Su Huamei's slender waist with his arm and turned her to face him.
Su Huamei wrapped her arms around his neck, her long, slender legs clamped around his waist. She brought her head close to his ear and whispered like a fragrant breeze, "Come to my room."
Liu Nanfeng complied. He reached under her nightgown, cupping her shapely buttocks, and walked to the adjacent room.
Liu Nanfeng did not stay in Su Huamei's room overnight. Even though it was almost four in the morning, he returned to his own room.
As soon as he got into bed, Su Jinxiu immediately rolled over and snuggled into his embrace, then held him tightly like an octopus.
Liu Nanfeng paused for a moment before gently holding her.
In truth, the matter involving the three of them was understood by all, but doing was one thing, and speaking was another. It was considered a silent acknowledgment of their relationship.
Liu Nanfeng, falling asleep again, slept exceptionally comfortably. When he woke up, the sky was already bright, and the person beside him was gone.
He sat up. Sunlight streamed in through the window, and a gentle breeze rustled the sheer curtains, casting dappled shadows, like wisps of smoke from a brazier.
He heard the sound of the river lapping against the shore nearby. Another beautiful day.
At that moment, Su Huamei pushed the door open. She wore a loose, beige t-shirt and high-waisted, tight-fitting jeans, which made her hips appear curvier and her legs longer. Her hair was styled in two braids, exuding youthful vivacity. She drew open the curtains and opened the window.
As if they had been married for years, she said familiarly, "I've already got your clothes ready. Wear the blue shirt today. The white one before got yellowed with sweat and can't be washed out anymore, so don't wear it again..."
"Okay."
Liu Nanfeng felt no awkwardness. Although his face had changed, her tone and actions remained as practiced and natural as ever, making Liu Nanfeng feel a sense of closeness.
He stepped forward and put his arm around her waist, but she lightly tapped him on the head and gave him a coquettish glance.
"Sister has already cooked breakfast. Hurry up and get dressed, don't make her angry."
Liu Nanfeng released her and scratched his head. While having both women was good, it also brought its own set of troubles.
Su Huamei kissed him on the cheek, then strode out of the room as if she had only come in to help open the window.
Liu Nanfeng got dressed and walked out of the room. As expected, Su Jinxiu had already prepared breakfast and was airing out the washed clothes on the balcony. Su Huamei was nowhere to be seen; she had likely returned to her own room.
"You're up. Are you going to the shop with me today?" Su Jinxiu turned around and asked when she heard the sound.
"No, I'll continue delivering food."
Liu Nanfeng wasn't unaware of pleasure, but his priority was to improve his strength as quickly as possible. Just waiting around at the coffee shop wouldn't do. Only by going out, meeting more people, could he have the chance to 'refine' and 'seal' more demons.
Liu Nanfeng's words clearly displeased Su Jinxiu. Why would he endure hardship by running errands outside when he could comfortably stay at the shop? Moreover, he wouldn't earn much money.
"Alright, don't be angry. I have my reasons for delivering food." Liu Nanfeng walked up and embraced her waist from behind.
Su Jinxiu was wearing a floral print dress today, with a long sash tied around her waist, hanging down. This decoration made her waist appear slimmer and her legs longer. Her hair was piled high at the back of her head, with a playful strand of hair falling from her temple, revealing her slender neck and a patch of fair skin on her chest, exuding the charm of a mature woman.
"Get away, don't disturb my work."
Su Jinxiu pushed his hand away with a look of disdain, but she didn't chase him away. Clearly, she was waiting for his explanation.
"You know about my dream ability, but do you know how I got it?"
Liu Nanfeng didn't hide anything, telling her the method by which he acquired his ability in detail.
Upon hearing this, Su Jinxiu stopped her work and said with surprise, "You mean you gained this ability by devouring young devils?"
"Human demons, human demons, not some young devils. And it's not devouring, it's refining. You make me sound like a demon."
"Don't worry, I don't mind."
Was this something to not mind?
"But what does this have to do with you delivering food?"
"Because human demons are born from human desires. Only by interacting with more people can I devour, pfft, refine more human demons and improve my strength."
"So that's how it is." Su Jinxiu seemed to understand.
"In that case, delivering food is indeed a very good method."
As they were talking, Liu Nanfeng's phone rang.
"Who is it this early in the morning?" Liu Nanfeng asked, somewhat puzzled.
He walked into the living room and picked up his phone. It was Yu Huilan calling.
"Mom, why are you calling me so early in the morning?"
"Son, I have to tell you, your dad has been acting strangely since last night's dream. In the middle of the night, he dragged me to that old, abandoned temple..."
Liu Nanfeng had a moment of realization. It seemed his father had never mentioned Ah Cai, but he had never forgotten him in his heart. So, after Ah Cai's dream, he had eagerly dragged Yu Huilan to their old secret spot.
"Is your dad possessed? Should we find someone to take a look?" Yu Huilan asked worriedly.
"Didn't your dad explain the reason?"
"No, he just took the old piece of wood he dug up last night and went to the river with a fishing rod this morning."
"He must have dreamt something last night. You said he was crying like a river in his dream, so he must be in a bad mood. Go to the river, keep him company, and try to find out what kind of dream he had. What era is this? There aren't that many demons and ghosts."
Although Liu Nanfeng said this, he muttered inwardly that there were indeed quite a few demons and ghosts.
Hearing her son's comfort, Yu Huilan's worries eased slightly, but only slightly. She was still concerned, but she also felt Liu Nanfeng had a point. So, she hung up and went directly to the embankment to find Liu Zonghe.
"What's wrong?" Su Jinxiu asked after finishing hanging the clothes.
"Mom called and said..." Liu Nanfeng explained.
"Is that so? Won't Dad be too upset?"
After understanding the situation, Su Jinxiu also became a little worried.
"He shouldn't be, right?"
But thinking about the scene in last night's dream, his father shouldn't be so fragile.
Although he said this, he was also worried in his heart, to the point that he was somewhat distracted and preoccupied during breakfast.
Su Huamei also came out of her room, having put on some light makeup. She now wore crescent-shaped earrings.
Seeing Liu Nanfeng frowning and looking unenthusiastic, she quietly followed Su Jinxiu into the kitchen and asked in a low voice, "Did you talk to him?"
Her tone was filled with worry.
Su Jinxiu didn't answer her but just glared at her, which led Su Huamei to believe Su Jinxiu had lectured Liu Nanfeng.
"Sister, I was the one who initiated last night, it's not husband's fault."
Seeing Su Jinxiu's silence, Su Huamei continued, "And you're also responsible. You deliberately let husband eat a whole century-old ginseng last night, making him feel overheated and uncomfortable, yet you didn't help."
"I was also worried about husband, and didn't you tacitly agree? Don't tell me you didn't know?"
"So, should I thank you for this?"
"Hehe, no need. It's what a younger sister should do..." Su Huamei said, clinging to her arm in a spoiled manner.
Su Jinxiu irritably pulled her arm away.
"Don't play these tricks with me, I'm not husband."
"But you're my sister, sister..." Su Huamei said in a sickly sweet voice.
"You still know I'm your sister? He's my husband, you should call him brother-in-law. Don't keep calling him husband, husband."
"I was first," Su Huamei grumbled softly.
"What did you say?" Su Jinxiu's face darkened.
"Brother-in-law is fine, brother-in-law is even more exciting," Su Huamei said with her hands on her hips, huffily.
Su Jinxiu was so angered by this that she raised her hand to hit her on the head. Su Huamei turned and ran towards the living room.
"Hmph, just because you're better than me? One day, I'll make you call me sister-in-law."
"You little talker."
Su Jinxiu was amused by her and pretended to chase her. Su Huamei picked up speed and vanished in a flash.
Seeing Su Huamei flee, Su Jinxiu shook her head with a hint of helplessness.
Su Huamei arrived in the living room to see Liu Nanfeng on the phone, looking pleased.
"Oh, it's okay now? That's good."
"I'm telling you, it turns out he had a childhood friend... he hasn't forgotten that person all these years... I was wondering why he was always running to the river..."
"So that's how it is. Maybe it's a case of 'daydreaming, nighttime dreaming.' It's good that he's okay." Liu Nanfeng pretended to be oblivious and went along with her words.
"Yes, he suddenly dreamt of that person last night. Your dad said the dream was incredibly vivid. Perhaps that person really sent him a dream. It made your dad so sad..."
"Mhm, comfort him more. No, should I have him come stay with me for a while?"
"No need, he's feeling much better now. That old piece of wood was actually a small wooden boat. Isn't it strange? They say his close friend drowned trying to retrieve the small wooden boat from the river all those years ago, which is why your father has felt so guilty all these years. But now he found it under the Buddha statue. Could it be that there really are immortals in this world?"
Yu Huilan sounded quite emotional on the phone. But regardless, Liu Nanfeng felt relieved, and Liu Zonghe had let go of his burden. While not perfect, that was life.
After hanging up the phone, he turned around and saw Su Huamei pressed against his back, her lips almost brushing his.
"What are you doing?" Liu Nanfeng asked, surprised.
"You're not sad anymore?"
"Sad? Why would I be sad?" Liu Nanfeng asked, puzzled.
"Did sister scold you?" Su Huamei glanced behind her and asked softly.
"Scold me? Why would she scold me?" Liu Nanfeng asked, confused.
"You scoundrel."
Su Huamei suddenly became angry and lightly tapped him on the head before turning and leaving in a huff.
Liu Nanfeng rubbed the spot where he was tapped. It didn't hurt, but he found it strange. Why was she suddenly angry for no reason?
And why were both sisters the same? They liked to call people scoundrels, which showed a distinct lack of sophistication. Of course, this also indirectly indicated that the sisters had very good upbringing.
At this moment, Su Jinxiu also came out of the kitchen. Liu Nanfeng asked curiously, "What's wrong with Huamei? She suddenly got angry for no reason?"
Su Jinxiu paused for a moment, then started laughing, and asked, "Is Dad okay now?"
"Mom just called, he's fine now."
"That's good. Let's go." Su Jinxiu turned to get her handbag, preparing to go to the shop.
Even though it had only been two days since she last went to the shop, it wasn't a big deal, but Mo Yu had asked them to look after it, and she was a little worried.
Liu Nanfeng also picked up a bag from the shoe cabinet and headed out. He then said to Su Huamei, who had walked out of the kitchen, "Huamei, are you going to the shop with your sister today?"
Su Huamei glanced at Su Jinxiu upon hearing this, then shook her head and said, "No, I have something to do today. You guys go ahead."
"Alright, call me if anything comes up." Liu Nanfeng said.
As soon as he finished speaking, Su Jinxiu, who was standing behind him, pinched his lower back.
Liu Nanfeng genuinely meant nothing by it, it was just a casual remark. He didn't expect Su Jinxiu to be jealous.
Su Huamei didn't care about this. With a meaningful look, she said, "Okay, I'll call you if anything comes up."
Liu Nanfeng didn't reply again because Su Jinxiu had already pulled him out the door.
"After I deliver the things to Hongjin this morning, I'll invite her over for dinner tonight."
Liu Nanfeng lifted the bag he was carrying. These were pastries brought back from the countryside, a local specialty snack.
"I doubt she'll come. Didn't she say last time that as long as Mo Yu is here, she won't come?" Su Jinxiu said.
Upon hearing this, Liu Nanfeng burst into laughter. "You take a child's words seriously? As long as there's good food, let alone Mo Yu, even if another Bai Yu were here, she'd come."
Su Jinxiu also laughed at this.
Liu Nanfeng first dropped Su Jinxiu off at the coffee shop before starting his day of deliveries.
At this time, Su Huamei also gracefully walked out of the door.
...
Han Group
Han Xiangning arrived at the company early in the morning. Her secretary immediately served her a cup of coffee.
No milk, half sugar, seven parts hot water, three parts cold water. It was hot enough to scald an ordinary person, but it was precisely Han Xiangning's favorite temperature.
However, as she raised the cup and took a sip, her expression drastically changed, and she hurled the cup away.
The scalding hot water hissed as it hit the floor, and the exquisite carpet was instantly corroded with a large hole.
"Secretary Lin..." she called out, suppressing her anger.
She knew that this matter could not have been done by an ordinary secretary.
Secretary Lin, standing outside, heard the commotion and pushed the door open to enter. She glanced at the cup on the carpet, her face filled with panic. "Ms. Han."
Han Xiangning remained silent, merely fixing her cold gaze on the female secretary before her.
Her slightly plump face and voluptuous figure were not stunningly beautiful, but her almost glowing white skin added a certain allure. At this moment, she stood there uneasily, her face a mask of panic, appearing completely at a loss.
Just then, a stunning smile suddenly appeared on Han Xiangning's cold face.
"Long time no see."
The originally panicked Secretary Lin's expression suddenly calmed down. She straightened her posture and looked directly at Han Xiangning.