Early morning.
The first ray of sunlight slipped into Feng Ran Pavilion.
Zhu Zhuyun was already in the main hall, bending over a table, carefully wiping it with a soft cloth.
Her movements were gentle yet meticulous—
as if she were polishing a sacred treasure instead of a dining table.
Her flushed face reflected clearly on the mirror-bright surface.
Although last night's "night raid plan" failed spectacularly, the fire inside her hadn't gone out.
It burned hotter.
A frontal assault failed?
Fine—she'd launch a long campaign instead!
Zhu Zhuyun was an expert in patience and strategy.
From today onward—
Wiping tables? Basic task.
Washing dishes? Standard operation.
Massage techniques? Core skill!
She'd memorize every acupoint on Senior's body until she could tell exactly where he was sore with a single glance.
As long as her favorability increased…
as long as the experience bar kept filling…
One day, she would trigger the ultimate hidden quest!
By then—
Why would she need to attack at night?
Senior might be the one lying on the bed, lazily lifting a finger:
"Zhuyun, come here."
Just imagining it made her whole body hot.
The rag squeaked against the table—almost sparking from friction.
Fatigue? Gone.
Back pain? Nonexistent.
Leg soreness? What's that?
Passion + opportunities = endless energy.
Zhu Zhuqing was the second to come downstairs.
She took one look at her older sister—
—and froze.
Zhu Zhuyun was wiping tables like her life depended on it.
Her arms blurred, the table gleamed like a mirror, and her posture screamed "deranged."
Zhu Zhuqing frowned.
That woman…
Wasn't she always spending her days fantasizing about climbing into Senior's bed?
Since when did she turn into such a diligent housekeeper?
Did the sun rise from the west today?
But Zhu Zhuqing quickly looked away.
Last night was the most peaceful sleep she had enjoyed since awakening her Spirit.
No assassins.
No need to guard against Shrek.
No family shadows hanging over her.
This peaceful life—
she'd protect it.
She picked up a mop, deliberately keeping distance from her older sister, and began mopping quietly, stroke after stroke.
The two sisters worked at opposite ends of the hall—
one polishing with manic energy,
the other calmly mopping.
Neither spoke.
One filled with ambition.
The other seeking peace.
Two completely different worlds.
When most of the cleaning was done—
A half-awake Hu Liena stumbled down from the second floor.
Her hair was messy, and her face still carried a rosy blush from sleep.
Zhu Zhuyun's eyes lit up instantly.
A smile spread across her lips, dripping with "tea."
"Oh my, if it isn't Sister Nana~"
"Look at those pink cheeks—must've had a very happy dream to wake up this late?"
Hu Liena's feet stopped.
Last night's dream flashed before her like lightning—
Her fox ears.
Her tail.
Her shameless pouncing.
Her enthusiastic rubbing.
"BOOM!"
Hu Liena's entire face went red, from her neck to the tips of her ears.
Zhu Zhuyun's smile stiffened.
…??
What kind of reaction was this?!
She meant to tease Hu Liena for being lazy—
Why was she blushing like she really had a spring dream!?
Why are you playing out a script I wasn't even performing!?
Zhu Zhuyun instantly lost interest in teasing.
She glanced out the window, then at the stairway.
Should… she go upstairs to "help wake Senior up"?
Morning was when men's willpower was weakest.
And their… vitality strongest.
If she seized the opportunity—
Her heart pounded.
She took a step—
But the sound of footsteps came from above.
A lazy figure appeared at the top of the stairs.
Lin Feng.
"Tsk."
Zhu Zhuyun cursed inwardly.
Her disappointment faded quickly, replaced by a sweet smile.
Her gaze slid toward Hu Liena, practically shouting: "Watch me."
Lin Feng walked behind the counter and lay back in his exclusive rocking chair.
Instantly—
Zhu Zhuyun floated behind him like a graceful cat.
She placed her slender hands on his shoulders and began massaging with just the right amount of pressure.
Her voice became so sweet it could drip honey.
"Senior~"
"Sister Hu Liena bullied my sister and me~"
Lin Feng had just sent a clone into the kitchen to prep breakfast.
Suddenly—
a pungent scent of "tea" stabbed his ears.
Goosebumps almost burst out of his skin.
"What's wrong?"
Zhu Zhuyun pouted, giving Hu Liena a sideways glare filled with false grievance.
"Senior, you must uphold justice for us."
"My sister and I worked ourselves to death this morning, but Sister Nana—she slept in and left everything to us…"
Hu Liena's face turned pale.
It's over!
Her mind went blank.
Senior would think she was lazy.
Useless.
Irresponsible.
Would he fire her?
Kick her out of Feng Ran Pavilion?
Take away her right to three meals a day?!
She was about to kneel and confess—
But Lin Feng cleared his throat, looking strangely awkward.
"Is… is that so?"
He picked up the tea Zhu Zhuqing brought, took a sip of air, and forced a casual tone.
"Cough. She probably wasn't used to the new environment and didn't sleep well."
"You're colleagues. You should understand and care for each other."
Zhu Zhuyun froze.
This favoritism was a bit too obvious, wasn't it?
Hu Liena, however, stood rooted, eyes instantly filling with tears.
Senior… defended me?
He didn't get angry?
He didn't scold me?
He even made an excuse for me…
How kind!
How warm!
How unbelievably gentle Senior is!!
Lin Feng felt her gaze and guilt prickled at him.
After all…
Hu Liena's oversleeping was, well—
0.1% her fault.
99.9% his.
Because last night, the moment Zhu Zhuyun retreated—
Lin Feng immediately sent his Dream Master ability into action and entered Hu Liena's dream.
Originally to check on her mental state!
Purely work-related!
Who knew—
That respectful, obedient Hu Liena would turn into…
that kind of fox in her dreams!?
The moment she saw him—
Fluffy fox ears.
A fluffy tail.
She pounced straight into his arms, rubbing nonstop.
Who could resist that?!
Lin Feng, a man with principles, naturally chose—
To pet the fox.
Just a little.
…Okay, a lot.
His Dream Master authority was ridiculously high, and as long as he didn't end the dream, she couldn't wake up.
So he kept petting—
And Hu Liena overslept.
So really—
This wasn't Hu Liena's fault.
Nor was it his, Lin Feng's, wavering will.
If anyone had to take responsibility—
It was the fox spirit in the dream.
She was simply too tempting.
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