"Meng Li, how do you feel?"
"Hmm... I'm not sure, but I can try."
"Are you really okay with this?"
"Mm... Little Feng, don't worry."
"Alright then... I'm... letting go now."
After lifting Shen Mengli from the bed, Ye Feng carefully placed her on the floor. Outside, the heavy rain continued to pour, but the two of them paid it no mind.
Once he released his supportive hold on Shen Mengli, Ye Feng kept a close watch on her movements, ready to catch her at the slightest sign of unsteadiness.
"Hmm..."
Shen Mengli held her arms out slightly, as if balancing herself. At first, when Ye Feng let go, her body swayed left and right, but she managed to steady herself before falling.
"Meng Li, you... you're standing!"
Ye Feng looked down at Shen Mengli’s feet firmly planted on the ground, his face lighting up with joy. Ever since he had given her the Bone-Restoring Elixir, he had been eagerly awaiting this miracle. And today... it had finally happened.
"Yes, Little Feng... I’m standing..."
But unlike Ye Feng’s excitement, Shen Mengli’s emotions were more subdued. She knew that the moment she could stand again, she would lose some of Ye Feng’s attentive care. Though reluctant, she understood she couldn’t keep him bound to her forever under the pretense of her condition. Besides, if he noticed something amiss later, explaining then would be too late.
Still, this wasn’t entirely a bad thing. She could clearly sense that Ye Feng’s feelings were gradually tilting in her favor. With a little more time, she was certain she could firmly capture his heart.
With that thought, Shen Mengli steadied herself further, standing firmly as she smiled at Ye Feng.
"Little Feng... I did it! I can stand now!"
"That’s great. Meng Li, do you think you can try walking? Don’t worry, I’ll catch you if anything happens."
"Mm."
Shen Mengli nodded softly, placing one hand in Ye Feng’s palm while lowering her gaze to focus on her bare feet. Taking a deep breath, she lifted her leg and took a step forward...
Tap.
The moment her foot touched the cold floor, a look of delight crossed her face. Ever since regaining sensation in her legs, she had longed to walk. Now that she was actually taking steps, how could she not be overjoyed?
"Little Feng, I can... Ah!"
Just as she was about to excitedly announce her success, her eagerness made her lose balance. With a startled cry, she began toppling backward.
"Careful!"
Ye Feng moved swiftly, wrapping an arm around Shen Mengli’s waist and pulling her firmly against him.
"Phew, are you okay, Meng Li?"
He looked at her with concern, noticing she still seemed shaken from the scare.
"I-I’m fine."
Shen Mengli patted her chest lightly before shaking her head.
"Sorry, Little Feng. I got too excited and took too big a step..."
"As long as you’re unhurt, that’s all that matters. Your recovery is what’s important."
"Yes. Just a little more time, and I’ll be... just like a normal person."
Tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear, Shen Mengli smiled softly.
"It’s all thanks to you, Little Feng."
"I made you a promise—I’d never go back on my word."
"Honestly... Little Feng, do you know how easily words like that can make someone’s heart race?"
The sudden shift in Shen Mengli’s tone made Ye Feng stiffen, and he quickly took a few steps back, putting a safe distance between them.
"Giggle~"
Watching him retreat like a startled mouse, Shen Mengli covered her mouth, amused.
"Little Feng, what’s with that reaction? It’s not like I’m going to eat you."
"......"
Ye Feng glanced at her uncertainly, only to realize from her teasing gaze that she had been messing with him.
"You little... you tricked me?"
He marched forward with mock fierceness, glaring at her.
"Don’t say strange things like that anymore, got it? You should know..."
Before he could finish, Shen Mengli suddenly looped her arms around his neck. Just as Ye Feng braced for another prank, soft lips pressed against his.
Mwah~
"Wha—"
Mmm~
Shen Mengli leaned her full weight against him, her intoxicating scent flooding his senses like an addictive drug, stirring his heart.
Chu~
Seemingly well-practiced, Shen Mengli pulled away before Ye Feng could react, slipping out of his grasp and retreating to her bed. She slowly crawled under the covers, leaving Ye Feng standing there, stunned.
"......"
"Meng Li, didn’t I tell you—"
"I don’t care about that. I said I wouldn’t give up. One day, Little Feng, you’ll accept me."
"......"
It was as if Shen Mengli had made up her mind—she was going to cling to Ye Feng no matter what. No matter how he tried to explain, his words always bounced back like a kicked ball.
"Sigh..."
With a deep exhale, Ye Feng ignored the figure hidden under the blankets and headed for the bathroom.
Once the sound of his footsteps faded, Shen Mengli peeked out from under the covers. Confirming he had gone to shower, she quickly rolled herself up like a sushi roll, wriggling around as if to leave her scent all over the blankets.
Sure enough, moments later, she tossed her own blanket onto Ye Feng’s bed and dragged his over to hers.
"Mission accomplished~"
Pulling Ye Feng’s blanket over herself, she snuggled in. The sound of rain outside masked any noise.
"Let my presence linger around Little Feng forever. Once he gets used to it... he’ll find he can’t live without me."
As she murmured this, she touched her fingers to her lips, replaying the memory of their kiss. Blushing, she buried her face and squirmed like a happy little worm.
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
d intelligence to keep the plot moving, and sometimes even the protagonists are forced into absurdly dumb decisions. Why does the A-list celebrity heroine in urban romance novels ditch the top-tier movie star and become a lovestruck fool for a pockmarked male lead? Why do the leads in historical tragedy novels keep dancing between love and death, only for the blind healer to end up suffering the most? And Gu Wei never expected that after finally landing a villain role to stir up trouble, she’d pick the wrong gender! No choice now—she’ll just have to crush the protagonists as a girl!
+【Epic Battles!】 "Your Highness, they say Linxi Temple is miraculous. Won’t you make a wish?" "A wish? It should be making wishes to me." "That may be so, but since you’re already here..." "..." "Fine. Then grant this princess a consort to play with." "He must be obedient, devoted, and utterly infatuated with my body—so much so that he’d kneel and kiss my feet." "Your Highness, that’s not a consort. That’s a dog." "Then add clever, witty, heroic, ambitious yet pragmatic..." "Hmm, that’s enough for now. I’ll add more later." After tossing out these words half in jest, Princess Anle departed the temple—only to catch a fleeting glimpse of the Bodhisattva statue smiling at her. Meanwhile, Yang An, fresh out of university, was having a very bad day. Good news: He’d transmigrated into another world with a cheat granting tenfold combat power. Bad news: He’d immediately fallen into the clutches of a certain villainess. Good news: Said villainess possessed peerless beauty and royal status. Bad news: She was absolutely monstrous!!! In the frozen wilderness, Yang An knelt beneath Qin Guo’er’s feet, drenched in sweat despite the cold. Desperately clutching her porcelain-perfect foot—the very one poised to crush his throat—he could only think: How do I survive this?! Need answers NOW!
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?"
