The afternoon sunlight grew somewhat languid, and a cozy yet extravagant atmosphere permeated the Donghu Private Club.
After brewing all morning, rumors about the mysterious "Hero's Trial Room" on the second basement level had quietly spread among the girls.
Especially after seeing Zhou Jialu—who always prided herself on being astute and capable—carried out of the room in Su Bai's arms, lying limply on her bed and not even coming down for lunch, everyone became filled with even more curiosity and awe regarding that room.
Naturally, Chen Yusheng had heard about it too.
As a top straight-A student in the computer science department, she always believed that true knowledge comes from practice.
Therefore, after lunch, taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, she slipped down to the second basement level alone and pushed open the heavy, perfectly soundproofed wooden door.
However, when Chen Yusheng stood at the doorway, her gaze swept over the stainless steel suspension rings hanging from the ceiling in the center of the room, the wide, high-elasticity straps, and the various oddly shaped soft couches.
Instantly, a highly complex force analysis model of the human skeleton was constructed in the genius girl's brain.
"If one were to maintain balance on these suspended straps while simultaneously enduring irresistible external kinetic energy... the required core strength and lumbar flexibility completely exceed the physiological limits of a normal human being."
A trace of horror flashed through Chen Yusheng's cold, beautiful eyes, which were unobstructed by glasses.
No way!
Absolute rationality told her that if she were hung up there by the big white goose and tossed around for twenty minutes, tomorrow's laboratory progress would absolutely grind to a halt because she wouldn't be able to get out of bed!
"Excuse me for intruding."
Without any hesitation, Chen Yusheng decisively closed the door and, like a frightened aloof cat, turned and quickly fled the scene.
Who cares about the Hero's Trial Room? Going back to her room, putting on black silk stockings, and lying comfortably in her gaming chair to play video games suited her habits much better!
...
Meanwhile, in the underwater stage pool area, which was also located on the second basement level alongside the trial room.
Ke Yujia, who had taken a full, satisfying nap and completely recovered her stamina, had changed into an extremely playful one-piece swimsuit and was splashing around with Su Bai in the heated pool.
The Little Sweetheart's constitution recovered extremely quickly under Su Bai's subtle and continuous nourishment.
At this moment, she was like an agile little mermaid in the water, occasionally splashing water at Su Bai and letting out strings of crisp, silvery laughter.
"Feeling bold, aren't we? Let's see how I deal with you."
Su Bai dove headfirst into the water, resembling a vigorous swordfish, and instantly closed the distance.
He broke the surface of the water and extremely accurately grabbed Ke Yujia's slender, easily spanable waist from behind, locking this petite and soft body tightly in his embrace.
"Ah! Brother Su Bai, I was wrong!"
Ke Yujia let out a delicate cry, turned around, and naturally wrapped her arms around Su Bai's neck.
The warm pool water made the girl's fair skin look as flawless as mutton-fat jade.
As the water rippled, their bodies pressed tightly together. Ke Yujia's affectionate gaze and slightly parted red lips seemed to be issuing the most silent of invitations.
The atmosphere instantly became thick and ambiguous. Su Bai lowered his head, just about to proceed to the most passionate and intimate stage.
"Click—!"
By the quiet poolside, an extremely crisp sound of a phone camera shutter suddenly and abruptly rang out! Even the flash went off for a second!
Su Bai and Ke Yujia turned to look at the same time.
They saw that an extremely hot figure had appeared in the lounge area by the pool at some unknown point.
Zhou Jialu was wearing an extremely loose silk cover-up, under which a black bikini was faintly visible.
She leaned languidly against a lounge chair, holding a phone in her hand, her soul-hooking fox-like eyes filled with teasing and a wicked smile.
"Oh my, sorry about that, I forgot to turn off the flash."
Zhou Jialu waved the phone in her hand, her red lips slightly parted. "You guys continue, don't mind me at all. I just thought this scene was too beautiful and couldn't help but record the touching moment of our Little Sweetheart."
"Senior Jialu!"
Ke Yujia was startled by this sudden "candid shot." By the time she realized the other party was teasing her, her small face instantly flushed crimson.
She was so embarrassed that she simply wanted to sink entirely to the bottom of the pool. All she could do was bury her burning cheeks tightly into Su Bai's chest, not daring to look up at the shore at all.
However, strangely enough.
After the initial intense feeling of shame faded, a highly unusual and thrilling sense of pleasure vaguely welled up from the bottom of Ke Yujia's heart.
It was a wondrous sense of belonging—of being accepted by the big family, being tacitly approved, and even having this head housekeeper participate in such a highly amusing way.
"Senior Jialu... really knows how to play..." Ke Yujia sighed inwardly, her heartbeat accelerating madly due to this unspeakable thrill.
Looking at the vixen on the shore who was laughing so hard she was trembling, wearing a face full of amusement, a dangerous glint flashed in Su Bai's eyes.
"Senior Zhou, secretly photographing your boss's privacy comes with a price."
Su Bai let go of Ke Yujia, pressed his hands against the edge of the pool, and flipped out of the water with extreme agility.
Water droplets slid down his near-perfect muscle lines, exuding a strong aura of male hormones.
Seeing Su Bai approach with that highly aggressive stride, Zhou Jialu could no longer maintain her arrogant and teasing demeanor from just a moment ago.
"Hey... Junior, what are you doing! I'm warning you, my stamina from this morning hasn't recovered yet..."
The vixen senior guiltily took two steps back, but before she could turn and run, Su Bai had already grabbed her fleshy waist and domineeringly pinned her onto the leather lounge chair nearby.
"Since you like photography so much, then right now, I'll let you be the exclusive leading lady facing punishment."
Su Bai unceremoniously...
In this punishment of vastly disparate strength, Zhou Jialu's meager resistance was like throwing an egg against a rock. Very soon, she was utterly defeated under Su Bai's domineering and practiced assault, melting into a puddle of spring water. Her flowing gaze was filled with tender, affectionate charm.
Watching this scene from the pool, Ke Yujia blushed and turned around, sensibly swimming away to a distant corner to leave enough space for the man and woman.
A long time later.
The punishment finally ended. Zhou Jialu, like a languid cat, leaned against Su Bai's chest without a shred of strength left in her body, letting Su Bai toy with a strand of her hair.
"You... only know how to bully me..." Zhou Jialu's voice was soft, sticky, and hoarse, carrying a thick tone of coquettishness.
"Who told you to provoke me first?" Su Bai smiled and pinched her cheek.
Zhou Jialu gave him a coquettish eye-roll, then found a more comfortable position in Su Bai's embrace. Her eyes grew gentle and serious: "By the way, let me tell you something important."
"Hmm? What arrangements does the head housekeeper have now?"
"Didn't you feel before that Xue Tao going to that crappy villa to take photos was too beneath us, and you wanted to shoot a set of truly top-tier boudoir photos for Yusheng or everyone else?"
Zhou Jialu looked up, her breathtaking face beaming with a playful smile, eager for praise. "I already had someone take care of it this morning. There is a private, antique-style estate on the outskirts of Jiangcheng that spans dozens of acres. The Suzhou-style garden landscapes and traditional pavilions inside are absolutely top-tier in the country. I've booked the entire place and had it completely cleared out."
She extended a slender finger, gently tracing circles on Su Bai's chest. "For the next few days, whether it's the ancient-style cosplay that little Yusheng came up with, or if you want to try out some new tricks with us in the gardens... that entire estate will be your perfect private studio."
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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?"
