"Take a shower?" Li Ming turned to Wang Xin with a puzzled look.
Had she heard some rumor? Did she know Wang Keyan had already arrived?
Li Ming thought back to the commotion in the cafeteria earlier and nodded in understanding. It must have been one of the guards who’d finished their meal and spread the news, letting Wang Xin know her daughter was here.
He had originally planned to surprise her, but now that the surprise was ruined, he simply nodded.
"A shower might be good. Clean yourself up—it’ll put her at ease to see you looking fresh."
"I’ll take you to the medical exam room first. After you wash up, we’ll head to the counseling office." Li Ming waved his hand, signaling for the deputy warden to come over.
"Deputy, you can go. I’ll handle things from here. Once we’re done, I’ll personally bring her back."
"Yes, Warden!" The deputy saluted and left without another word.
Wang Xin watched as Li Ming dismissed the deputy so effortlessly, speaking without any concern of being overheard. A strange expression crossed her face.
Had the warden completely taken control of the prison? He wasn’t even afraid of being caught engaging in shady dealings with inmates—what a capable young man! She couldn’t help but feel smug. She’d definitely picked the right person!
As Li Ming led Wang Xin toward the medical exam room, he noticed her visibly brightening mood. Knowing she was eager to see her daughter, he deliberately quickened his pace, and they arrived in no time.
"Go ahead and wash up. I know you’re in a hurry, so I’ll wait here. Don’t forget to make yourself look pretty!" Li Ming sat down on a chair in the exam room and pointed toward the shower.
He figured Wang Xin would want to present her best self to Wang Keyan after so many years apart. He even considered going next door to borrow some makeup from the seductive nurse, Xia Hong.
But to Wang Xin, his words carried a different meaning.
In a hurry? Me? She scoffed inwardly. You’re the one who’s eager, you little rascal!
She shot Li Ming a flirtatious glare before stepping into the shower. After her husband died years ago, she’d been locked up in prison—over a decade now.
Though she was here to ask Li Ming for a favor, she didn’t mind the arrangement. In fact, staring at his handsome face, she almost felt like she was the one getting the better deal!
Countless women in the prison—especially in her block—were practically drooling over the warden. Now that she’d gotten ahead of them, an odd sense of pride swelled in her chest.
As the water cascaded over her body, she ran her hands over her carefully maintained figure, feeling a surge of satisfaction.
Meanwhile, Li Ming, having nothing else to do, decided Wang Xin would take a while in the shower. He got up and headed next door to the infirmary, knocking lightly.
Knock, knock, knock!
Xia Hong didn’t keep him waiting long, swinging the door open with a smile.
"Warden? What brings you here? Need something?"
Today, she was back to her usual alluring attire—black stockings hugging her long, shapely legs, a white lab coat barely containing her curves. As she crossed her legs in the chair, Li Ming caught a glimpse of her red-bottomed stilettos.
"Ahem… Nothing urgent. I was just wondering if you had any makeup. Wang Keyan’s mother is showering next door, and I thought she might want to freshen up before seeing her daughter after all these years."
Li Ming chuckled, trying to sound casual.
"Ohhh, how thoughtful of you!" Xia Hong smirked. "But I don’t really wear makeup—just lipstick."
She rummaged through a drawer and tossed him a brand-new tube.
Li Ming fumbled to catch it, but instead of checking the lipstick, his eyes locked onto Xia Hong’s face.
"Hong-jie, your face is so flawless—you’re telling me you don’t wear any makeup?" he asked, stunned.
"Of course not. What’s so strange about that? Some of us are just born beautiful!" She beamed at the compliment, her eyes crinkling with amusement. "Besides, in a place like this, with no men around, who would I even dress up for?"
Li Ming pointed at himself with a wry smile.
"Hong-jie, what do you mean no men? I’m standing right here!"
Xia Hong burst into laughter.
"You? You don’t count!"
"Huh? Why not?" Li Ming scratched his head. You of all people should know I’m a man—didn’t you once praise my… assets?
"Hahaha! You’re Xiao Xi’s man, not mine. Why would I bother dressing up for you?" She covered her mouth, giggling.
"Uh… You—you know about me and Lin Xi?" Li Ming hadn’t expected Lin Xi to blab about their prison matchmaking to others!
"Of course! I knew the day you arrived. Xiao Xi even asked me to give you a thorough physical, remember?" Her gaze flicked downward, and just that glance was enough to make Li Ming tense up.
How could he forget? It was his first time getting that kind of exam. He’d long since added Xia Hong to his revenge list—just hadn’t found the right opportunity yet.
"Ahem… Well, Lin Xi and I actually knew each other as kids. It’s not what you think… When I first got here, I didn’t even realize what was happening until she told me I was here to marry her!" he explained helplessly.
"Giggle~ Well, you’re still Xiao Xi’s man-in-waiting! Don’t let her icy exterior fool you—if you can win her over, you’ll have quite the happy life!" Xia Hong winked, egging him on.
"Ugh… Let’s not talk about this. I should get going—thanks for the lipstick!" Realizing he was outmatched, Li Ming hastily thanked her and bolted.
"Come visit more often, Warden! It gets lonely in the infirmary. Keep me company sometime!" Xia Hong called after his retreating figure.
Li Ming didn’t dare respond, quickly shutting the door behind him.
Xia Hong really lived up to her fox-like charm—even her voice was seductive. And the way her eyes kept drifting south? Too much to handle!
Lipstick in hand, Li Ming returned to the exam room and gently pushed the door open.
He’d expected Wang Xin to take her time—weren’t women known for long showers? But as soon as he entered, he saw her standing there, pulling her clothes back on.
Despite her age, Wang Xin’s skin was taut and smooth, her complexion pale from years without sunlight. She looked nothing like a woman who’d given birth.
Hearing the door open, she didn’t react. After all, he was the only man in the prison—what did it matter who saw her?
"Warden, you’re back! I didn’t want my clothes to get wet, so I took them out to put on…"
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
he colors of other people’s emotions. Light red meant anxiety. Gray meant exhaustion. Orange meant excitement. Yellow... meant repression. At the same time, he could gain unlimited control over one of those colors. Pale cyan: relaxation. Using this ability, he started offering “two-yuan hugs,” spending an afternoon exchanging emotional-color experiences with others. Then came his final female customer of the day— a girl whose emotional color was pure black... —— A week later, Xu Chuan had become skilled at using pale cyan—Relaxation—treating it like a bottle of menthol balm whenever he needed it. That was when he discovered he had unlocked another unlimited emotional color: Purple, the color of fear. So these emotional colors refresh every week? Fine, I take it back—I’ll never call you useless again... —— Much later, after Xu Chuan had accumulated countless emotional abilities, one night, he suddenly found himself inside someone else’s dream. There, he could use the emotional colors he possessed to paint. And in her dream, he painted her a shower of pink shooting stars, spreading across the depths of the night sky...
