Lin Muci lay in bed late at night.
She was still thinking about how to face Luo Yu, also known as Ling Qianhe, tomorrow.
Tossing and turning, she found herself unable to sleep. Suddenly, a faint fragrance wafted to her nostrils, and her consciousness became hazy. When she awoke again, she knew something was wrong.
A black veil covered her eyes.
Wait a minute…
Wasn't she at the Xia family's place? Had she been kidnapped again? Was the Xia family's security that poor? And—hold on, her bodyguard was Luo Yu. How could Luo Yu have stood by and watched her be kidnapped? Or perhaps Luo Yu was the one who had betrayed her?
Thinking this, Lin Muci's heart tightened.
Fortunately, she had the cheat-like little system, so Lin Muci immediately spoke.
"What exactly is going on?"
"Why are my eyes covered?"
The little system cleared its throat.
"Host, you should be unconscious right now!"
"Don't move, or he'll discover you've woken up!"
Lin Muci's heart skipped a beat. Could this "he" refer to Luo Yu?
"Luo Yu tied me up? What does he want?"
The little system replied.
"Didn't you say he was definitely smitten with you? He won't do anything. You'll find out slowly, won't you?"
Although that was what it said, Lin Muci felt a lingering unease deep down. She maintained an even breathing rhythm, then felt cool fingers touch her lips. The next moment, she felt a sharp pain on the back of her hand, and her body involuntarily trembled.
"You—"
Her voice became flustered.
"Who are you? What do you want?"
Even though she knew it was Luo Yu, she had to pretend to be completely unaware and extremely panicked. Hearing her question, the person opposite her lowered his head, leaned closer, and let out a tutting sound of admiration.
"Such a beautiful face, yet to think it belongs to such a wicked little girl."
His voice was disguised by a voice changer, making it impossible to discern any clues.
Lin Muci frowned.
"Who exactly are you?"
The other person spoke.
"You've played with many men, haven't you? I am here to seek justice for those men you toyed with."
Lin Muci froze—she suddenly had a realization.
Was Luo Yu testing her?
"You're spouting nonsense! I'm not that kind of promiscuous woman. I'm the most devoted. I have a boyfriend now. My boyfriend is Luo Yu. Let me tell you, he's amazing. Tall, good at martial arts. If he catches up, he'll beat you so badly even your mother wouldn't recognize you!"
Her tone was exceptionally arrogant, and the other person clearly paused. After a few seconds, he let out a low laugh.
"Oh?"
"Your boyfriend is Luo Yu?"
"I know him. Isn't he the Xia family's bodyguard? You, an aloof young lady, don't treat people like humans. Would you really like him?"
"Are you joking?"
He suddenly reached out, and the next second, he forcefully gripped Lin Muci's chin.
Lin Muci could feel the strength in his hands. He gripped her chin tightly, then his fingertips slowly moved. Lin Muci took a deep breath and said.
"He's very handsome."
The man opposite her sneered.
"Handsome is all it takes?"
But Lin Muci continued.
"And when I saw him, I felt a very special feeling… I had an intuition that we were lovers in a past life!"
The man opposite her sneered even more intensely.
Lin Muci, however, nodded earnestly.
"I'm not joking. I'm serious! In my past life, he and I must have been lovers."
She said this with such conviction that it made one involuntarily wonder where she got her confidence from. The man opposite her sneered and leaned closer, appraising the young girl before him.
Although her eyes were covered, her exquisite features were still evident. Such a beautiful girl, no wonder everyone believed whatever she said.
It was a pity that such a beautiful girl did not possess a kind heart to match her appearance.
From the information he had previously obtained.
This girl was indeed extremely arrogant and liked to keep multiple partners, a true sea queen, adept at playing with people's emotions. A girl like this, claiming to like him and even claiming they were past lovers?
Recalling how skillfully she had kissed him before, Luo Yu narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with ice. That chilling feeling almost sent a shiver down one's spine.
Looking at this absurd little liar before him, he leaned close to her ear and said.
"If you truly like Luo Yu."
"Would you be willing to sacrifice for him?"
The young lady opposite him responded without hesitation.
"Sacrifice what?"
"Of course, you have to sacrifice for the one you love."
The man opposite her sneered.
"Remember what you said. I'll come looking for you again tomorrow night. If you tell anyone about my existence—you will definitely receive punishment from me tomorrow!"
...
The man vanished. Lin Muci waited until he was gone before tearing off her blindfold, muttering to herself.
"What is this charade?"
The little system became excited.
"Bodyguard by day, threatening you by night, he's quite something."
"Host, I think the scene of him forcefully taking you is not far off."
"You better be prepared."
Lin Muci stretched languidly… They were practically an old married couple. But honestly, although this Luo Yu had Ling Qianhe's soul, there were indeed subtle differences. Perhaps it was due to his special operations overseas back then, giving him an exceptionally decisive, calm, and rational demeanor.
The colder a person was.
The more curious Lin Muci became.
What would happen once he fell in love?
Would he also have red eyes like Ling Qianhe, getting lost in the vortex of desire when looking at her, unable to extricate himself?
The more she thought about it, the more excited she became, and she unknowingly fell asleep. When Lin Muci awoke again, it was already the next day. She rubbed her eyes.
"Miss, it's getting late."
She suddenly threw off the covers, wearing her silk nightgown, and lunged into Luo Yu's arms!
Luo Yu dodged, but she persisted, pouncing again. If Luo Yu dodged again, she would fall to the ground. Given the height she leaped from, she would likely be injured if she fell.
So Luo Yu had no choice but to extend his arms, catch Lin Muci, and then heard her voice, tinged with panic. Da Feng Novel Network.
"So scary! Wuwuwu, Luo Yu is so scary!"
"A stranger broke into my room last night! He even threatened me, telling me not to tell anyone!"
"I only scared him away by saying my boyfriend was Luo Yu!"
Lin Muci could clearly feel the man she embraced stiffen slightly, and then he said.
"Is that so."
"Perhaps Miss was dreaming. There are surveillance cameras here, and I can guarantee that no stranger entered Miss's room last night. Miss might have residual effects from being kidnapped before, causing hallucinations. I will have the doctor prescribe some medication for your hallucinations."
She gripped his wrist, earnestly pleading.
"How could it be a hallucination? Someone really broke in. He even covered my eyes, and I couldn't see his face at all."
The young girl shrunk into his embrace, her hands and feet curled up as if frightened, like a little rabbit. She whimpered.
"I'm scared."
The man opposite her was at a loss for what to do with her. She tightly clutched his collar. He subtly raised an eyebrow, then calmly reassured the young lady before him.
"It'll be alright. Trust me."
"I will always protect Miss."
"Miss, you're going to be late. After we get back, I'll strengthen the security. I guarantee no stranger will be able to enter Miss's room."
Lin Muci nestled in his arms, shyly lifting her head, and nodded cautiously.
A faint cold glint flashed in Luo Yu's eyes.
He carried her into the car.
...
The day passed peacefully. Those girls no longer spoke sarcastically.
Instead, they ostracized Xia Ciluo, not speaking a single word to her.
With them silent, Lin Muci felt much more relaxed.
She was already exhausted playing Xia Ciluo and dealing with Luo Yu.
She couldn't handle playing palace intrigue with these girls. However, she remembered that this world was about a true and false heiress. She was the fake heiress, Xia Ciluo. Where was the true heiress, Xia Yingying? She hadn't seen Xia Yingying for two days.
"Her adoptive parents are ill."
"She is at the hospital."
"If the host goes to the hospital, she will run into her and her adoptive parents, who are your biological parents. This will trigger the plot where the truth is revealed."
"But Luo Yu didn't take you to the hospital, so the host can still stall for time!"
Lin Muci finally understood why her fate was in Luo Yu's hands.
"Why did he secretly come to find me at night?"
"And you said he might already know the truth? If he knows the truth, then wouldn't he know that we are not siblings?"
"Then why is he hiding?"
The system coughed twice.
"After all, you are still the Xia family's eldest daughter."
"Host, can we be a little more discreet?"
...
In the evening, Luo Yu drove her back again. He watched her return to her room, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips, a smile that vanished in an instant.
Lin Muci sat in her room and stretched.
She already knew what awaited her tonight, but she wasn't overly panicked. She lay down on the bed and slept soundly.
When she awoke again, her eyes were indeed covered once more.
However, this time, the "mysterious" man was extremely close to her. He leaned in and let out a cold, sarcastic voice in her ear.
"You told someone about my secret, so I will punish you."
Lin Muci blinked, then immediately denied it.
"I didn't."
"I didn't tell anyone."
The other person traced her cheek with his cold fingers.
"Little liar."
"Do you think I would believe you?"
"Naturally, I have my ways of confirming it. Since you've told someone about my existence—I will punish you."
Lin Muci immediately feigned fear.
"I only told my boyfriend, Luo Yu! Let me tell you, Luo Yu is very powerful. If he finds you, you're finished!"
The other person immediately let out a cold, ambiguous laugh. Lin Muci heard him say.
"No."
"He will never find me."
"You should accept my punishment."
Lin Muci wanted to say something more, but the next second, her lips were sealed. Of course, she could feel his hot breath as he directly covered her lips with his!
He ruthlessly ground his lips against hers. Just as he had said, this kiss was not gentle at all; it was more of a punishment. Her lips even became red and swollen from his biting.
From the perspective of the man looking at the Xia family's eldest daughter, he could see her lying there in a panic, wearing a thin nightgown that clung tightly to her, outlining her good figure.
There was also a faint, girlish fragrance emanating from her.
Her lips, gradually becoming red and swollen, only made her more alluring. She twisted her body and reached out to push him away, completely unaware of how captivating she looked.
"Gently."
"It hurts."
Her voice sounded like a spoiled plea, sweet and alluring.
Luo Yu's expression deepened. He slightly curved his lips, leaned down, and whispered in her ear, solemnly.
"Do you want to know?"
"Or are you deliberately feigning innocence?"
Her voice was bewildered.
"What are you talking about? I don't understand."
"Haven't you punished me enough?"
He shook his head and forcefully gripped her hair.
"How could you naively think this punishment would be the end?"
Lin Muci's body trembled. He slowly stroked her hair, and she could smell his cold, crisp scent, like a mountain spring, mingled with the fragrance of a pine tree on a cold night. He reached out, running his fingers freely through her hair, and asked her.
"How many boyfriends have you had?"
The young girl's body shuddered.
"O-one."
"Only Luo Yu."
"I've only dated Luo Yu."
The man opposite her looked at her with a slightly cold expression.
This little liar who could lie without batting an eye. If he hadn't investigated her past, he would have truly been deceived by her trembling appearance.
"Children who lie get their bottoms spanked."
The young girl was slightly surprised.
"Then just now..."
She heard his voice, with a hint of subtle strangeness.
"That wasn't punishment just now."
It was his uncontrollable desire.
"The real punishment begins now."
Lin Muci closed her eyes, her whole body trembling, not from fear—but from excitement.
The little system, however, screamed directly in her mind!
"Host, he's too good at this!"
"Hahaha, I really want to know what expression he'll have when he sees you tomorrow, will he continue to act aloof? This guy who says one thing and means another, he's clearly hooked!"