This person is clearly a male protagonist in a female-oriented novel, yet he is excessively lucid.

In the quiet night, the warm yellow light from the dressing lamp casts a soft glow.

Xiao Yilin had just finished showering, her long hair still wet and draped over her shoulders. She was sitting in front of the dressing table, slowly and methodically drying her hair with a hairdryer.

Yu Chenzhou, like a child hiding a secret, put his hands behind his back and walked very quietly around to Xiao Yilin's back.

The mirror clearly reflected Yu Chenzhou's furtive, hesitant figure.

Xiao Yilin could guess what he was up to without even turning around. She rolled her eyes helplessly, but didn't stop drying her hair.

Yesterday, because her relatives left, Xiao Yilin, who had been suppressing her emotions for a long time, indulged herself for once and had some fun.

But after she calmed down, she found that Yu Chenzhou was impossible to wake up in the morning.

He began to have doubts, feeling that if he continued to be so unrestrained, it might harm his health, so he immediately decided to "restrain" for a few days.

She saw Yu Chenzhou peeking around in the mirror, immediately turned off the hairdryer, and turned to complain irritably:

It is said that women are like wolves at thirty and tigers at forty, while men are like flowers at twenty-one and tofu dregs at thirty.

I'm telling you, for my long-term happiness and for your health, you're not allowed to do anything for the next two days. Go back to bed and sleep quietly.

After saying that, Xiao Yilin tilted her head and thought for a moment, then felt she should add "deterrence," and added:

"If you don't agree, then you'll have to sleep on the sofa from now on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays."

Upon hearing this, Yu Chenzhou's smiling expression froze instantly, then darkened.

This morning he did oversleep because he was too tired and sleepy the night before, but he is in his prime and should not be in such a state as tofu dregs!

Moreover, he didn't come here with that intention at all; he just wanted to give a gift. It was clearly Xiao Yilin who misunderstood and gave him this "punishment" for no reason.

So, Yu Chenzhou deliberately pouted, puffed out his cheeks, and feigned anger as he drawled out his words:

"Oh, I had prepared a gift for you, hoping to surprise you."

Since you're being so heartless and won't let me sleep in the bed, then I won't be disliked and will just take my pillow and sleep on the sofa.

After saying that, he deliberately quickened his pace, looking heartbroken, and turned to walk towards the living room, intentionally leaving a small part of the box he was holding sticking out.

Xiao Yilin caught a glimpse of the square box in Yu Chenzhou's hand out of the corner of her eye, and instantly realized that she had misunderstood him.

She immediately dropped the hairdryer, got up barefoot, and quickly caught up with Yu Chenzhou.

She hugged him tightly from behind, pressed her cheek against his warm back, and her tone instantly became sweet and cloying, full of coquettishness as she spoke:

"I'm sorry, darling. I was wrong. I shouldn't have accused you without even knowing the facts."

Please forgive them, okay?

They're just worried about your health; you even overslept this morning...

I've never seen you like this when we were dating before. I'm just worried about your health.

"Simply saying sorry isn't enough if you're not sincere."

Yu Chenzhou deliberately shook his head, his shoulders slumped slightly, his tone full of "grievance," and he said with a sad expression:

"You've broken my heart, I don't want to talk to you anymore."

"Then, darling, what will it take for you to forgive me?"

Seeing this, Xiao Yilin simply tiptoed and lightly jumped onto his back. She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, brought her head close to Yu Chenzhou's ear, and whispered softly as her warm breath brushed against his earlobe:

"Except for that, they'll agree to anything else you ask for."

Yu Chenzhou's heart softened at her sudden action, and he could no longer hide his "sadness." He turned steadily around and walked towards the bedroom with her on his back, but still pretended to be arrogant as he said:

"I haven't decided yet. I'll leave it at that for now and let you know when I've thought it through."

As he spoke, he placed Xiao Yilin on the soft bed.

Xiao Yilin, who was lying on the bed, rolled over and her eyes were immediately drawn to the box in Yu Chenzhou's hand, which was about the size of a medium-sized milk carton.

She sat up again, her eyes full of curiosity, and pointed at the box, asking:

"What is this? Is it food or drink? It looks quite exquisite."

"Hehe, this is neither food nor drink, it's something good for you."

Yu Chenzhou sat down next to Xiao Yilin, a hint of smugness on his face, and gently placed the box in her hand, saying:

"With this thing, you can just pack up and throw away all those bottles and jars of cosmetics on your dressing table."

"cosmetic?"

Xiao Yilin examined the box several times, turning it over and over. She noticed the box was completely clean, without even a brand logo or ingredient list. She immediately frowned and complained irritably:

"This looks like a counterfeit or substandard product. You haven't been scammed, have you?"

Honey, you can't just use anything on your face or body. If it contains any harmful ingredients, you could easily ruin your face!

"If I told you that I personally developed this thing, would you believe me?"

Yu Chenzhou leaned forward slightly, looking directly at Xiao Yilin with a serious and firm gaze, and asked with certainty.

When it comes to the origin of this thing, that's all Yu Chenzhou can say.

After all, this was an item obtained through a system lottery. All he got was a bare plastic box, without any brand information or even an ingredient list. He couldn't very well reveal the system's secrets.

The sincerity and certainty in Yu Chenzhou's eyes instantly convinced Xiao Yilin of most of his belief.

She thought about it again and realized that Yu Chenzhou was a doctor who was proficient in biology, so it wasn't surprising that he could research such beauty-related things.

But she still had a question in her mind: Now that the research was done, why not conduct relevant clinical trials and safety tests first, instead of using it directly for herself?

Yu Chenzhou immediately saw the confusion in Xiao Yilin's eyes and took the initiative to explain:

"This is my specially made beauty and skin care cream. Its ingredients include several rare and special medicinal herbs, which cannot be mass-produced."

Moreover, the effects of this beauty and skin-nourishing cream are so amazing that I was afraid it would cause unnecessary trouble if word got out, which is why I haven't taken it out yet and only prepared it for you to use.

"Amazing? How amazing?"

Xiao Yilin's curiosity was completely piqued, and she pressed for more information.

She could understand the inability to mass-produce it, since rare medicinal herbs are hard to find anyway. But the fact that they were keeping it hidden because of its amazing effects was something she found hard to understand.

Yu Chenzhou had no intention of hiding it.

This stuff was originally meant for her, so she'll have to see how effective it is sooner or later. There's no need to hide it from her.

He said in a calm tone:

"It's very simple. Just apply it once, and the skin in the area you apply it to will stay moisturized and radiant for the next month without any dryness."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yilin's eyes widened in surprise, and she stood there dumbfounded, almost dropping the box in her hand onto the bed.

She knows the effects of all kinds of skincare products like the back of her hand.

It's important to know that even the best, top-tier moisturizing creams on the market can only maintain their effect for 48 hours, or two days, even when maximized.

And Yu Chenzhou's beauty and skin-nourishing cream can actually last for 30 days? This completely overturned her understanding.

Even if Yu Chenzhou's statement was exaggerated, the actual effect, if it lasts for three days, already far surpasses all similar products on the market.

"You...you weren't joking with me, and you weren't just trying to make me laugh?"

It took Xiao Yilin a while to react. She quickly stopped her playful banter and stared seriously into Yu Chenzhou's eyes to make sure he wasn't teasing her.

"The item is right in your hands. You'll know if it's real once you try it. I have no reason to lie to you."

Yu Chenzhou didn't answer directly, but pointed confidently to the beauty cream in her hand, indicating that she should try it herself.

"So... are there any things I should be careful about? For example, can I use it with other skincare products, or are there any areas I should avoid using it on?"

Yu Chenzhou's expression was so serious that Xiao Yilin was completely convinced that he wasn't joking, so she picked up the box and asked carefully.

"There aren't many rules. Just apply it directly to your body. There's nothing special to be aware of, and there are no taboos."

At this point, Yu Chenzhou seemed to suddenly remember something and added:

"By the way, this stuff is for external use only, you absolutely can't eat it. As for what the consequences would be if you ate it, I can't say for sure."

"That's amazing!"

Xiao Yilin's eyes sparkled as she hugged the box with delight, then she feigned seriousness and warned:

"I'm telling you this in advance: if my skin gets ruined after using it, you'll be the one who suffers the loss!"

Anyway, I'm sticking with you for life. If you dare to leave me, then I'll...

Before Xiao Yilin could finish her threatening words, Yu Chenzhou suddenly leaned forward, slightly bending down, and gently silenced her with his warm lips.

The gentle kiss, carrying his unique scent, instantly dispelled any sense of "threat".

A moment later, their lips parted.

Yu Chenzhou pressed his forehead against hers, his gaze both gentle and firm, his voice deep and magnetic:

"In life and death, in separation and reunion, we made a vow."

Hold your hand and grow old together.

In this world, the only one I can share my wedding night with is you;

Only you can bear my children;

"The only one who can spend my life with me and grow old together is you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yilin's eyes instantly reddened, her face filled with emotion, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.

Clutching the beauty cream tightly, she pulled Yu Chenzhou's hand and headed towards the bathroom, her voice filled with excitement:

"Oh, honey, I love you so much! I'm so happy!"

Never mind, let's try this now!

"Please apply it to my whole body, I want to feel all radiant and glowing!"

Yu Chenzhou would naturally not miss such an opportunity.

He followed Xiao Yilin's lead and was pulled into the bathroom, his eyes filled with an undisguised smile.

"Wow, it smells so good!"

The moment Yu Chenzhou opened the box, a rich yet not pungent rose fragrance immediately filled the entire bathroom.

Xiao Yilin leaned over and smelled it, her face beaming with delight:

"It smells like pure rose, so lovely! I'm getting more and more excited about its effects!"

Then, Yu Chenzhou scooped up a little bit of the light pink ointment with his fingertip and spread it evenly on Xiao Yilin's right arm, his movements as gentle as if he were handling some rare treasure.

The cream was absorbed into the skin as soon as it was applied, without any stickiness.

Xiao Yilin witnessed firsthand how the skin on her right arm became delicate and smooth, visibly moist and radiant. She gently touched it with her left hand, finding it incredibly elastic and carrying a faint rose scent.

Her eyes widened in surprise, her voice filled with disbelief:

"Wow, it really works! My skin is so supple and bouncy, it's amazing!"

"Wait, honey, do you have a lot of this beauty and skin care cream?"

Seeing Yu Chenzhou about to scoop out more ointment to apply to her left arm, Xiao Yilin immediately stopped him, asking with a worried expression:

"If it's not much, we won't apply it all over the body, just to key areas like the face and neck."

Otherwise, I'll be heartbroken if I can't use it anymore later.

"Don't worry, when have I ever let you lack anything?"

Yu Chenzhou chuckled and playfully flicked her nose, assuring her with certainty:

"This formula is already etched in my mind. With the raw materials available now, even if you apply it all over your body every time, it's more than enough for you to use for thirty years."

"Really? That's great!"

Xiao Yilin instantly relaxed and said with a joyful expression:

"Then what are we waiting for? Let me take off my clothes first, and you can help me apply it properly."

As she spoke, she hurriedly took off her pajamas, revealing her fair skin, and stood there obediently so that Yu Chenzhou could apply the ointment for her.

Yu Chenzhou's fingertips gently traced the surface of her skin, and Xiao Yilin could clearly feel the warmth of his fingertips, causing her to tremble slightly.

She opened her arms, letting him apply the ointment more evenly, and asked, puzzled:

"Why do I feel a little hot? You didn't secretly add something weird to this ointment, did you?"

"Isn't that obvious?"

Yu Chenzhou paused, his cheeks flushed slightly, and he awkwardly muttered to himself:

"As a grown man, applying cream to your skin at such close range, how could I not feel hot? It has nothing to do with the cream itself."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yilin finally realized what was happening. She looked down at Yu Chenzhou's reddened ears and noticed the embarrassment in his eyes. She couldn't help but chuckle and playfully stuck out her tongue, then stopped teasing him.

Soon, the cream was applied all over the body.

Xiao Yilin felt her skin was refreshed and moisturized, but a little sticky, so she asked:

"Can I take a shower after applying it? Won't it wash away the effects?"

"You can wash it, don't worry."

Yu Chenzhou nodded and explained, "The nutrients and effects of the beauty cream have been completely absorbed by your skin, so even if you take a bath, it won't have any effect."

I'll go out first, you can take your time washing.

As he spoke, he prepared to turn around and leave the bathroom.

"Don't go, let's shower together."

Xiao Yilin reached out and grabbed his arm, a sly smile playing on her lips, and said:

"But it's agreed that we still need to rest today and can't do anything reckless. We can only eat vegetarian food today."

"As for the benefits, you'll enjoy them tomorrow."

As he spoke, he turned around and walked to the edge of the bathtub, turned on the tap and started running water.

Yu Chenzhou watched her retreating figure, feeling the heat gradually rising within him. Although he was indeed quite hot-tempered, he didn't object to her charming appearance.

He thought to himself: Fortunately, although I can't "eat meat" today, it's good to be able to take a bath with her and drink some "clear soup".