The woman had just finished bathing, her body still carrying the delightful fragrance of shower gel.
She wore a long nightgown that perfectly accentuated her graceful figure.
Su Hua caught the lingering scent of medicinal herbs in the air.
Wasn’t that the tonic soup Butler Wang had brewed for Ah Xuan?
Before, Ah Xuan often drank herbal concoctions, and she had secretly looked into it, worried about his health. That was when she learned it was a potent tonic—beneficial for a man’s vitality.
Ah Xuan drank it frequently.
Only then did she understand why his stamina, endurance, and excitement had improved so quickly.
When Su Hua’s gaze fell on the empty bowl in Butler Wang’s hand, a satisfied curve touched her lips.
Ah Xuan had drunk it again.
That meant the next three days could be… longer.
No, not just three days…
The longer it lasted, the more deeply Ah Xuan would remember—that his first instinct should be to rely on her as his support, not to seek help from others.
Butler Wang had done well. Perhaps it was time to give him a raise.
"Butler Wang," Su Hua called.
"Young Mistress, how may I serve you?" Butler Wang responded respectfully.
"Starting today, your salary will be doubled," Su Hua declared.
Butler Wang was stunned.
Why had the Young Mistress suddenly decided to raise his pay?
He hadn’t done anything extraordinary.
Lin Xuan noticed Su Hua staring at the medicine bowl and nervously rubbed his nose. "Hua Bao, I was a bit sore all over after beating up Lin Li and Lin Chang the other day, so I asked Butler Wang to brew me some pain-relieving herbs. Right, Butler Wang?"
Lin Xuan shot Butler Wang a meaningful look.
Butler Wang caught the hint and nodded. "Yes, exactly. It’s just a pain-relieving tonic, completely harmless."
"So, Hua Bao, don’t worry. I’m not sick," Lin Xuan said with an innocent expression.
"Mm." Su Hua’s red lips curled slightly. "Ah Xuan, I believe you."
Though Su Hua usually disliked being lied to, she had no objections this time.
Seeing that Su Hua didn’t suspect a thing, Lin Xuan exhaled in relief.
As always, Hua Bao hadn’t doubted him. His dignity as a man remained intact!
He couldn’t let her know he regularly drank this tonic—honestly, it was embarrassing for a grown man to need such a boost.
"Ah Xuan, you should go take a bath now," Su Hua said.
"Oh, right."
Lin Xuan nodded and turned, only to see Butler Wang giving him an encouraging thumbs-up.
Finally, he understood Butler Wang’s implication.
The butler probably thought he and Hua Bao would be… in bed tonight.
Lin Xuan shook his head.
Butler Wang must not know about Hua Bao’s period. Even if she wanted to do something, it wouldn’t last long.
From the moment he entered the bathroom until he finished his shower, Lin Xuan didn’t notice anything unusual about Su Hua’s expression.
Nor did he spot the chains by the bed.
Humming cheerfully, he even indulged in a relaxing soak.
But when he stepped out of the bathroom, he was met with Su Hua dressed in a maid outfit.
Lin Xuan: "!!!!"
Holy—!
Su Hua approached him, rose on her tiptoes, and wrapped her soft arms around his neck.
"Master," she cooed sweetly.
"Let me introduce myself. I’m your little maid for tonight~"
"Hua Bao, don’t tease me," Lin Xuan gulped. "You’re on your period, remember?"
"It doesn’t matter~" Her fingers trailed down his chest.
"I can still take good care of you."
Lin Xuan: "…"
Care? What kind of care?
Memories of past encounters flashed through his mind—
Was Hua Bao planning to…?
Before he could finish the thought, Su Hua pushed him onto the bed.
"Master, let me serve you properly."
Su Hua had mastered many seductive techniques, and even fully clothed, she had Lin Xuan utterly spellbound.
A dark glint flickered in her eyes.
It was time.
"Master, close your eyes, hmm?" Her voice was intoxicatingly sweet.
Lin Xuan obeyed, wondering what game she was playing this time.
Then came the clinking of chains.
The sound was eerily familiar—where had he heard it before?
Lin Xuan’s thoughts were hazy.
Click.
A cold sensation encircled his wrist.
Lin Xuan: "!!!"
Hua Bao, you—
The last time he’d heard that sound was when she’d locked him in the dark room for defying her and meeting Qin Ruoyao.
He tried to open his eyes.
"Master, be good. Don’t peek~" Su Hua leaned in, her breath warm against his ear.
Lin Xuan was too dazed to resist.
She had seemed soothed earlier—she wouldn’t lock him up again.
Besides, if she really intended to punish him, why the maid outfit?
This must just be another one of her little games… right?
Click. Click.
Su Hua secured his other wrist and ankles.
Looking down at the man bound to the bed, helpless, Su Hua smiled, her red lips curling with satisfaction.
"Master, you can open your eyes now~"
The moment Lin Xuan did, he saw her face—unnervingly exhilarated.
A bad feeling settled in his gut.
Wait—
He glanced at his limbs.
His instincts were right.
Actual chains!
"Hua Bao, what’s the meaning of this?" Lin Xuan frowned.
"Ah Xuan, you’ve been very naughty," Su Hua’s voice was sweet yet icy. "You hid dangerous things from me, and when trouble came, you didn’t think of me first."
Lin Xuan: "…"
So her earlier calm had been an act. She’d been waiting to ambush him!
"Naughty dogs must be punished. Ah Xuan, you’ll stay at Night Garden. I’ve already informed the university president, and I won’t be going to the company either. Oh, and your phone?"
Su Hua turned it off and carried it to the study.
Lin Xuan sensed true danger.
The way Hua Bao was acting… it seemed she really intended to turn him into Lin-dried…
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
agon king storylines. At the start, I obtained the "Ultimate Lackey System" - the more I act as a lackey, the stronger I become. What else could I do? I chose to become the personal henchman of the ultimate villain, Su Muwan. I provoke all sorts of chosen ones, snatch away their opportunities, and commit every evil deed imaginable. You ask who's behind me? Hmph! You're not worthy of knowing my lady's name! ...... ....... I am Su Muwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family. Since childhood, I've possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts, which led to my arrogant and domineering personality in my past life. I was even foolish enough to repeatedly challenge those favored by heaven, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. In this life, I must behave and absolutely cannot walk the same path again!! However... SLAP!! "So you're the Dragon King, huh?!" When I saw my little lackey swagger over and viciously slap the Dragon King who was hiding his identity, I felt my heart sink. Su Muwan's suspended heart finally died as she watched Qin Luo, her utterly loyal lackey, standing before her. She fainted on the spot from shock. Heaven is determined to destroy me!! (Pure love 1v1, light-hearted, no angst, single female lead, villain, reincarnation, lackey)
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
