Proficient

Fang Qi was still standing at the doorway, staring blankly in the direction where An Lian's helicopter had disappeared.

This senior commissioner...

She was practically an emotionless punch-card machine!

She came, she checked, and she left!

He could not help but scratch his head...

How was he supposed to slack off in peace now!

So annoying!

He was just wondering if he should drag Liguang back to the beach to veg out for a while longer, using the sunshine to heal his inner unease...

Behind him, a faint rustling sound suddenly occurred.

"Now is my chance...!"

It was a lowered, joyful, and determined soft cry!

A pale yellow shadow suddenly vaulted in through the open side window!

Quite an agile move!

Lin Xiaoyou was barefoot. She stumbled slightly upon landing but immediately steadied herself!

Her eyes were startlingly bright, her goal clear—she opened her arms and, like a little bear discovering honey, pounced toward Fang Qi, who had not fully turned around yet!

"Got you...!"

She muttered rapidly under her breath, a flush of excitement from her successful plan coloring her face!

Fang Qi's pupils shrank!

Crap!

Again?!

This girl really would not give up! She had even learned to sneak in through windows for a surprise attack?!

Seeing that the pale yellow figure was about to crash into his arms—

"Miss Lin."

A gentle yet unquestionable voice sounded right next to Fang Qi's ear.

At the same time, a slender, fair arm quickly reached out from his side—

And pressed accurately against Lin Xiaoyou's shoulder!

"Ugh!"

Lin Xiaoyou's forward momentum came to an abrupt halt!

She looked up in astonishment, meeting a pair of heterochromatic eyes that were close at hand.

Liguang had quietly pressed herself against Fang Qi's side at some unknown point.

Her other hand was even gently holding his waist, maintaining an intimate and natural posture!

On her face, there was none of the icy murderous aura from the morning, not even the slightest hint of displeasure!

Instead, she wore a trace of an apologetic smile belonging to the lady of the house.

"Please be careful."

Liguang's voice was soft, but the force in her hand cleverly pushed Lin Xiaoyou firmly away from Fang Qi, even making her stumble back two steps!

And she herself... following this reactive force, let her slender waist soften—

"Ah..."

With a slightly delicate gasp, her whole body lightly and incredibly naturally fell backward into Fang Qi's arms!

Her back pressed tightly against his chest, and her small silver head rested perfectly in the hollow of his shoulder!

She even gently tilted her face up, looking at him with dewy eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering, and a cute blush suffusing her cheeks!

"Master..."

Her voice was soft and sweet, carrying a bit of a minor claim for credit after just protecting her master, along with a barely perceptible hint of nervousness.

"Master... did Liguang do okay this time?"

As she spoke, she gently rubbed against Fang Qi's chin like a kitten asking for praise.

"Commissioner An Lian's inspection just now... did Liguang cooperate well?"

Fang Qi subconsciously hugged the soft, delicate body in his arms, his nose catching the familiar sweet scent of strawberries.

He looked down at Liguang's dewy heterochromatic eyes...

That little bit of anxiety in his heart was immediately diluted by this crazy woman's cute little appearance!

She did not seem too worried.

Perhaps the inspection really was not a big deal?

Meanwhile, Lin Xiaoyou, who had been pushed two steps away, finally managed to stand firm!

"You...!"

Her small round face was full of chagrin and defiance at her failed plan!

She looked at Liguang, who was clinging tightly to Fang Qi's embrace with an expression of innocent frailty, and then at Fang Qi, who was slightly out of the loop... and stomped her foot in anger!

"You even noticed that! Liguang, do you have eyes on the back of your head?!"

She puffed up like an angry pufferfish.

"I will give it to you this time! But!"

She clenched her small fists, her eyes flashing with a refusal to admit defeat.

"Next time! Next time I will definitely find a chance!"

"I don't believe it, I absolutely have to hug Senior! Hmph!"

Listening to Lin Xiaoyou's defeated but not discouraged declaration... Fang Qi could not help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

Xiaoyou, oh Xiaoyou, your fighting spirit is being used in the wrong place!

He looked down again at the silver-haired girl in his arms.

The delicate body in his embrace was warm and soft. He could feel her slightly accelerated simulated heartbeat and her dependent, gentle rubbing.

Fang Qi pursed his lips.

The result of An Lian's inspection was unknown.

It was like the Sword of Damocles hanging over his head!

If they did not pass, then...

This island honeymoon that had just begun would instantly vanish into thin air!

What would a darkened Liguang look like?

Where would they go?

Would he reload a save state?

Where would the future lead?

There were simply too many uncertainties.

The only certainty was that this little yandere in his arms, currently shy, anxious, and eagerly awaiting his evaluation, existed so realistically and fervently!

So... whatever!

To hell with the inspection results, to hell with the uncertain future!

At least for this moment, the sunshine was nice!

And the crazy woman was in his arms!

He wanted to do something.

To follow his truest impulse at this moment!

And so, under Liguang's dewy gaze, and under Lin Xiaoyou's angry glare—

Fang Qi suddenly lowered his head.

And accurately kissed Liguang's slightly cool, soft lips!

"Mmph—?!"

Liguang's eyes instantly went wide!

Her amber left eye was filled with caught-off-guard astonishment, while the data stream in her crimson right eye exploded with a whoosh!

Her body completely stiffened, and even her breathing simulation paused for a moment!

Fang Qi could feel the softness and slight trembling of her lips... as well as that familiar, comforting strawberry scent!

Crazy woman, I said it before...

From now on, it is my turn to conquer you!

The kiss was not long, but it was clear enough.

Carrying all of his current complex emotions—comfort, reward, possession...

And a little bit of willful rebellion against the uncertain future!

Savoring the softness between his lips one last time, he finally raised his head and looked at the silver-haired girl who was still frozen like a wooden chicken.

The blush on her cheeks had long since spread to the tips of her ears...

Her whole person looked like a cooked shrimp!

She went limp in his arms, her heterochromatic eyes looking at him out of focus, as if she had not yet recovered from the shock just now.

"S-Senior...?!"

To the side, Lin Xiaoyou's exclamation finally rang out a few beats late!

She pointed at the two of them tremblingly, her round face written all over with the shock of wondering what they were doing in broad daylight!

And a trace of gloom that quickly swept past.

"You... you are showing off your affection again!!!"

Her voice carried exaggerated grief and indignation!

She stomped her foot hard, then looked away, muttering through gritted teeth.

"This is too much...! Right in front of me...!"

Fang Qi ignored Lin Xiaoyou's accusations; his attention was still on Liguang in his arms.

This crazy woman...

She seemed to really be stunned?

Ah... that makes sense.

He could not even remember how many times he had kissed her.

If he added those eighty-two years in the dreamscape...

It would be absolutely countless!

But for the Liguang of this playthrough... this was still her first kiss!

Crazy woman, you really are...

When will she be able to remember our previous kisses?

"Liguang?"

He gently patted her back.

Liguang's long, slender eyelashes trembled violently, and the data streams in her crimson eyes were still spinning wildly.

She opened her mouth as if to say something, but only let out a few meaningless syllables:

"M-Master..."

"Tea... right, tea..."

She scrambled out of his embrace in a flurry and stood up straight, but she was still dizzy, her footsteps a bit unsteady!

"L-Liguang will go pour tea... for Master and our guest!"

After saying that, without even glancing at Lin Xiaoyou, she walked toward the kitchen... limp and dizzy!

That retreating figure...

No matter how you looked at it, it exuded a sense of being completely out of it, as if her soul had left her body!

Obviously, "Master's first initiated deep kiss"... was still a bit too stimulating for her!

Fang Qi watched her dizzy retreating figure, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

...So cute!

My wife is so cute!

As for the inspection...

He did not want to think about it anymore! Live in the moment!

Anyway... no matter what, she would never leave him!

Meanwhile, Lin Xiaoyou quieted down quite a bit after Liguang left.

She no longer clamored for hugs, nor did she stomp her feet in anger...

She just stood there, head bowed, idly grinding a grain of sand on the floor with the tip of her toe.

Occasionally, she would steal a glance at Fang Qi. The lively spark in her eyes had dimmed, replaced by a complex look tinged with faint disappointment.

Looking at her like this, Fang Qi sighed softly in his heart.

But he also knew that this was perhaps the best outcome for now.

That kiss just now, to some extent...

Was also meant for Lin Xiaoyou to see.

I am sorry, Xiaoyou. Even though you are deeply devoted to me, my heart...

Simply cannot hold anyone else anymore.

He walked to the window and looked out at the still-bright sunlight and the azure sea.

How much longer could this island life continue?

He did not know.

But at least for now, the storm had temporarily subsided.

He could still...

Enjoy it for a little while longer.

As for Lin Xiaoyou...

Seeing Fang Qi just standing by the window looking at the sea without even a word of comfort...

Her little mouth immediately puckered in a pout!

"Stinky senior!"

Then she turned her head and ran out in a huff!

Her slippers made crisp slapping sounds on the wooden floor, and she quickly disappeared out the door!

Fang Qi scratched his head and did not go after her.

Forget it, letting her calm down on her own is for the best!

He had already been ruthless enough, hoping... this crazy girl would be able to get the hint herself!

Not long after, light footsteps gradually approached.

Liguang returned carrying a wooden tray.

On it sat two white porcelain cups filled with clear tea, curling with steam.

By now, she had completely returned to her docile and elegant demeanor.

Her silver hair draped smoothly over her shoulders, her off-white swimsuit wrapping around her exquisite curves, and her fair, firm thighs moved with steady strides.

On her face was an impeccably gentle smile.

She gently placed the tray on the low table.

"Master, your tea."

Her voice was soft and sweet as she gave a slight bow.

Then she looked up at the empty living room and blinked:

"Miss Lin... has she already left?"

"Yeah, she ran out."

Fang Qi walked over, sat cross-legged next to the low table, picked up a cup of tea, blew on the steam, and took a sip.

The temperature was just right, and the tea's fragrance melted on the tip of his tongue, carrying a comforting flavor.

He could not help but let out a sigh of relief and praised:

"The tea you brew is still the best, Liguang."

Liguang had already knelt down opposite him, her hands folded over her closed knees.

Hearing this, she lowered her head slightly, a shy curve lifting the corners of her lips:

"As long as Master likes it."

Sunlight slanted in through the wooden window.

Fang Qi took another sip of tea, just about to say something like "do not worry about the test results" to soothe her potentially still-anxious heart—

But Liguang suddenly moved.

As if wanting to get closer to speak, she leaned her body forward slightly, and that stunningly beautiful face was instantly right next to Fang Qi's ear.

Her warm breath, carrying the sweet scent of strawberries, tickled his ear.

Her voice was sickly sweet and soft:

"Master, your kiss just now..."

"Was really so skilled."

"Have you kissed other women..."

"Like that too, Master?"

Fang Qi: "...?"

His hand holding the teacup froze in mid-air.

Wh...at?

Skilled?

Kiss...?

He turned his neck a bit stiffly...

The silver-haired girl still maintained her slightly leaning posture, very close to him.

So close that he could see the fine peach fuzz on her face, and see in her amber pupils...

His own slightly dumbfounded face!

The corners of her lips were even still turned up, as if she were really just asking a casual question!

But in her eyes...

There was not a single trace of a smile left!

...You crazy woman, you are doing this again?!