Xia Li had drunk quite a bit tonight. Though her alcohol tolerance was decent, the drinks at this bar had a strong delayed effect.
Earlier in the room, she had only felt dizzy, but now, after stepping out of the bar with Su Yang and catching some wind, she could barely stand steady.
Su Yang steadied the swaying Xia Li. "Sis Xia? Can you still walk?"
Xia Li squinted her eyes, her head resting against Su Yang's chest as she mumbled incoherently, "Huh? Yeah... yeah..."
"What 'yeah yeah yeah'? Can you get home on your own?"
"Mmm... mmm... home..."
"Damn, where do you live? Don't fall asleep on me!"
Su Yang lowered his head and called out, but Xia Li had already gone completely silent. Her head drooped uncontrollably, and her entire body threatened to collapse.
Su Yang quickly reached out with his right hand to cup her face while his other arm swiftly wrapped around her slender waist.
"What now? Take her home again? Or to a hotel?"
He decided to carry Xia Li on his back first—holding her up like this wasn’t practical.
Though it was already past 2 a.m., the streets were still bustling with people, lively as ever.
Just as he was pondering where to go, Xia Zhiyu walked out of the bar.
She had changed into her everyday clothes—simple and neat, giving off a fresh, youthful vibe.
Spotting Su Yang carrying Xia Li by the roadside, she descended the wooden steps at the entrance and waved. "Brother Su Yang, you guys still here?"
Hearing her voice, Su Yang turned and saw Xia Zhiyu with a grayish-white backpack, her long hair tied into a ponytail. She wore a white T-shirt, slim blue-gray jeans, and white sneakers—her entire look was clean and scholarly, like a college student.
But with her looks, she’d undoubtedly be the campus belle at any university.
Su Yang thought to himself, "Little Fish’s charm really shines in this girl-next-door style."
Aloud, he smiled and said, "Sis Xia got drunk. I was about to call a cab to take her home. Where do you live?"
Xia Zhiyu walked up to him and replied, "I live in Shunhai Garden."
"Shunhai Garden? Is it far from here?"
"Pretty far. It’s not in the city center—more like the suburbs."
"The suburbs? Then you’ll have to take a cab too. It’s already past two."
Xia Zhiyu sighed helplessly. "Yeah, no choice."
Just then, an empty taxi pulled up. Su Yang flagged it down. "Little Fish, you’re farther away—you take this one."
Xia Zhiyu shook her head. "Brother Su Yang, you’re carrying Sis Xia. You go first."
"It’s fine. Hurry up, get in."
"Alright then." She agreed and slid into the backseat.
Su Yang waved from the curb. "Get some rest early. See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow, Brother Su Yang!"
[Ding. Detected Xia Zhiyu’s favorability toward host has increased to: 40. Reward: 1 million.]
Watching the taxi disappear down the street, Su Yang smirked and adjusted Xia Li on his back before heading the way they’d come.
He planned to retrieve his car. Though he hadn’t initially activated his "Alcohol God" skill tonight, once he started feeling lightheaded, he’d triggered it. Over an hour later, his system had completely metabolized the alcohol, leaving him sharp and clear-headed.
A few minutes later, he arrived at the residential complex where he’d parked.
Opening the car door, he laid Xia Li down in the backseat before quickly getting in himself.
Glancing at her flushed face, Su Yang’s eyes gleamed as he mentally summoned his system.
—System, pull up Xia Li’s basic info.
[Xia Li, Age: 31]
[Height: 167cm]
[Weight: 55kg]
[Appearance Score: 87]
[Figure Score: 90]
[Relationships: 4, Single]
[Intimate Partners: 1]
[Traits: Domineering, Clingy]
—Domineering and clingy? The domineering part checks out sometimes, but clingy… haven’t seen that yet.
—Probably only with someone she likes. Whatever, not overthinking it. Time to go home.
After buckling up, Su Yang started the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and drove out of the complex.
......
Twenty-some minutes later, he pulled into the underground garage of Senhai Manor.
Xia Li was still dead to the world. Su Yang glanced at her, sighed, and got out to carry her inside.
Holding her soft thighs with one hand, he used the other to press the door-close button on the Cullinan. As the doors sealed shut, he turned toward the elevators with Xia Li on his back.
Soon, he brought her into his home and laid her down in a spare bedroom.
After removing her high heels, Su Yang stood by the bed, taking in the alluring curves of the woman before him. He swallowed hard.
Unfiltered scenes flashed through his mind, but he shook his head, dispelling the thoughts. Pulling the blanket over her, he turned and left the room.
......
Inside the room, faint moonlight and the glow from neighboring buildings seeped through the uncurtained window, casting a dim light.
Xia Li stirred and opened her eyes. She hadn’t been pretending earlier—the alcohol’s delayed punch had genuinely knocked her out.
But she’d woken up the moment Su Yang placed her on the bed.
She’d expected him to try something, yet to her surprise, he’d just tucked her in and left.
Glancing around the shadowy space, she mused: Is this a hotel? Doesn’t feel like it. Probably his place.
Didn’t peg him as a gentleman. Didn’t even take advantage when I was drunk.
Am I not sexy enough?
Or is he just not into me?
......
In the living room, Su Yang leaned back on the sofa, lighting a cigarette. "Phew... Almost lost control there. Damn, need this to cool down."
—System, show me my latest stats.
[Host: Su Yang]
[Age: 24]
[Height: 180cm]
[Weight: 76kg]
[Appearance Score: 90]
[Physique: 93]
[Figure Score: 90]
[Charisma: 94]
[Combat Rating: A-tier, 82]
[Skills: Master Physique Management, Professional Racer Driving, Golden Divine Body, Intermediate Combat, Alcohol God, Singing God, Language Master, Regeneration (Lv. 2), Wilderness Survival Master, Culinary God, Instrument Master]
[Bonded Targets: Zhao Mengrou (Favorability: 70), Lin Yiyi (70), Gu Xiaoman (70), Shen Yixue (70), Lin Xiaomo (80), Xinxiya (40), Xia Li (60), Su Qingci (60), Ye Wan (40), Meng Qianyu (80), Jiang Mengyun (60), Xia Zhiyu (40)]
[Balance: 406,395,932 yuan]
—Not bad. Four hundred million in the bank. Solid.
"Once the courtyard project is completed next month, I’ll earn another hundred million. Life is truly full of hope!"
Su Yang glanced at the virtual screen with a faint smile, finishing his cigarette. The earlier excitement caused by Xia Li had now completely faded. He turned off the screen and stood up, heading toward the bathroom in the living room.
After using the toilet, he stripped off his clothes, planning to take a quick shower before bed.
The warm, soothing water sprayed from the showerhead, and Su Yang began washing up, feeling relaxed.
A few minutes later, just as he finished rinsing his hair, his ears twitched slightly. "Hmm? Did I hear something?"
Tap, tap.
Faint footsteps outside the bathroom reached his keen ears. He frowned slightly. "Why is Xia Li awake?"
As the footsteps drew closer, Su Yang turned off the shower. Right then, the bathroom door opened from the outside.
There stood Xia Li, her hair disheveled, their eyes locking instantly.
Instinctively, Su Yang covered his privates and frowned. "What are you doing, sis? Couldn’t you knock?"
Xia Li bit her lower lip playfully. "Where is this?"
"My place."
"Oh~ I thought it was a hotel. I need to use the bathroom."
Su Yang chuckled helplessly. "Walk down the hallway to the very end. My room has a bathroom."
"Got it~" Xia Li replied, giving him another glance before flashing a coy smile and closing the door.
Once the door shut, Su Yang muttered, "This woman has zero shame."
He turned the shower back on, rinsing off the remaining soap.
Two minutes later, he turned off the water and reached for a towel.
But just as he did, footsteps approached the bathroom again.
"Huh? She’s coming back?"
Su Yang narrowed his eyes, staring at the door. "If you dare come in again, don’t blame me for what happens next..."
Before he could finish, the door swung open once more.
Su Yang blinked in disbelief. "Seriously?"
Their eyes met again, and this time, Su Yang didn’t bother covering up. He looked at Xia Li with an exasperated smile. "What’s the deal, Xia Li? What are you up to?"
Xia Li smirked without answering, then did something he never expected.
She stepped inside, closed the door behind her, and walked straight toward him.
Su Yang’s pulse quickened slightly as he narrowed his eyes. "Damn, she’s making a move? Well, if that’s how it is..."
Before he could finish the thought, Xia Li was right in front of him.
"What do you want?" Su Yang asked coolly, locking eyes with her.
"Nothing much~"
She bit her lip, her playful gaze meeting his. Then, she raised a finger, her red nail lightly tracing a line down his chest. Standing on her tiptoes, she leaned in, bringing her face close to his.
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