Going home for Chinese New Year, I squeezed onto a bus with three energetic young women.

"No!"

Jiang's father and mother spoke in unison, their voices cracking.

This isn't just a matter of staying one night.

The problem is, after one night, will my daughter still be able to clear her name tomorrow?!

Jiang's father's gaze towards Bai Li changed.

The initial admiration for discussing educational methods vanished completely; it was like watching a wild boar robbing cabbages from one's own vegetable garden.

on the steps.

Li Jiaxin adjusted her posture, took a half-step forward with her long legs, and subtly blocked the doorway.

Lin Xiaoshuang's originally soft and sweet expression vanished, and her cheeks puffed out like a pufferfish.

Zhang Qian and Chen Tingting squinted, their fingernails gently digging into their palms.

These four spirited young women share a very similar viewpoint.

I took you in for one night because I saw that you, Jiang Ruyue, were homeless. I did it out of kindness as a sister to help you out.

Now that the family conflict has been resolved satisfactorily, why are you still lingering and refusing to leave?

The sisters were already vying for their eldest brother's favor, and there wasn't enough to go around. To make matters worse, there was a short, busty woman living next door who was eyeing them covetously.

Now another fresh-faced student is trying to steal the spotlight? Don't even think about it.

Therefore, they unanimously concluded: This child must not be allowed to live!

Lin Xiaoshuang sullenly whispered in Chen Tingting's ear:

"Sister Ting, this girl looks innocent, but she's not honest. We've let a wolf into our house."

Chen Tingting touched the cigarette pack in her pocket and snorted coldly, "Of course, we absolutely cannot let her succeed!"

Li Mengmeng reacted the most strongly.

She stood by the flower bed, her large, watery eyes fixed on Jiang Ruyue's face.

We're all old foxes, why bother with this ghost story?

Li Mengmeng was all too familiar with the way Jiang Ruyue looked at Bai Li now.

Because that's exactly what she was feeling when she dreamt she was in heat.

That wasn't the look you give someone who saves your life.

That's a greedy liking, a naked possessiveness that lusts after another's body!

Even more ambitious is the desire to capture Bai Li's brother!

Being simultaneously locked onto by five extremely lethal gazes, Bai Li's forehead broke out in a thin layer of sweat.

Four young, spirited girls plus one legally recognized loli—these five "aunties" have made their stance crystal clear:

If you dare to agree to let Jiang Ruyue stay overnight today, we'll tear the roof off this Cloud Palace No. 1 villa!

His original intention was simply to be a good Samaritan, helping this little girl break free from the curse of her family of origin, and incidentally reap some system rebates.

Who would have thought that this unattainable beauty would take advantage of the situation and publicly announce that she would spend the night at his place.

What's even more deadly is the murderous reaction of Jiang's parents.

Jiang's father strode up the steps in two quick steps, pointing at Jiang Ruyue:

"I just promised you your freedom, not that I'd send you to your death! A young, unmarried woman sleeping in a man's house—is that even acceptable?!"

Jiang's mother chimed in, her coat billowing, "Ruyue! Don't push your luck! Let go right now!"

Jiang Ruyue refused to let go.

In the past, when she encountered this situation, she would have been so frightened that she would have lowered her head and admitted her mistake.

But today was different; her heart, which had been suppressed for years, was beating wildly at an unprecedented speed.

She hugged Bai Li's strong waist, inhaling the pleasant masculine scent emanating from him.

That was Bai Li's unique succubus scent, which went directly into her nasal cavity and stimulated her hypothalamus.

She just wanted to be close to him, to hang herself completely on him, not wanting to be apart for even a second.

"I don't care!" Jiang Ruyue buried her face in Bai Li's back, her voice stubborn:

"I'm an adult, what's wrong with staying at a friend's house for one night?"

The situation has reached a dead end.

The elderly couple were frantic, but they couldn't do anything about their daughter.

Forcing or pulling will definitely not work; any trust that has just been established will collapse.

If they let her stay here, the old couple probably won't be able to close their eyes tonight.

Fortunately, there was also a seasoned veteran in the business world who was best at smoothing things over.

Li Fugui strolled forward slowly.

"Old Jiang, sister-in-law, don't get so worked up."

Li Fugui chuckled and smoothed things over, cutting off Jiang's father's words:

"The child finally overcame her inner conflict and went out to play. There's still a week before school starts, so let her have fun."

He shifted his gaze to Bai Li and Jiang Ruyue.

"However, it's really not appropriate for him to sleep here at my brother's place." Li Fugui pointed towards the direction of Villa No. 2 next door:

"How about this, Ruyue will sleep at my place tonight. Let her play with Mengmeng. Old Jiang, I, Li Fugui, will keep an eye on her. Now you can rest assured, right?"

These words immediately provided everyone with a perfect way out.

Jiang's father breathed a long sigh of relief.

What is Li Fugui's identity?

A prominent figure in Ping County would entrust his daughter to such a family, so her safety would naturally be guaranteed.

It's a hundred times better than sleeping in a young man's house.

"Brother Li, that's too much trouble for you." Jiang's father's expression softened, and he turned to glare at Jiang Ruyue, but his tone was not harsh:

"When you go to Uncle Li's house, don't cause him any trouble! Do you hear me?"

Jiang's mother quickly stepped forward to express her gratitude: "Thanks to Mr. Li for taking her in. We'll come to pick her up again tomorrow morning."

Jiang Ruyue wanted to try again, but as soon as she raised her head, Bai Li gently patted the back of her hand.

"Listen to me." Bai Li's voice was gentle, with a hint of reassurance: "Go stay at Mengmeng's house for one night. It's right next door, just a few steps away."

With a wealthy patron speaking up, the little girl, no matter how unwilling, had no choice but to obediently let go, pouting as she stood to the side.

The elderly couple exchanged a few more polite words before reluctantly getting into the black Audi, glancing back every few steps.

With the sound of the engine starting, the car drove out of the gates of the Heavenly Palace and disappeared into the night.

After Jiang's parents left, the air in the courtyard did not become more relaxed; instead, an even more terrifying low pressure began to build.

Only Bai Li, six women with different thoughts, and Li Fugui remained present.

Li Fugui hoisted the golf club onto his shoulder.

He was a shrewd man; with a glance, he saw four spirited young women standing on either side, his own daughter with her arms crossed and a cold smile, while Jiang Ruyue was still gazing longingly at Bai Li.

With this kind of ferocity, even if it were Bai Li in his younger days, he would have been devoured alive by these tigresses.

He cleared his throat, and Chong Baili raised an eyebrow.

The meaning was quite clear: you young people should settle your own emotional debts; this old man won't get involved. But don't make things too ugly; you'd better take care of yourself.

However, before leaving, this protective father wanted to stand up for his daughter.

Li Fugui walked to Li Mengmeng's side, lowered his voice, and spoke in a volume only he and his daughter could hear:

"Go ahead and go for it. If you cause any trouble, Dad will cover for you."

After saying that, Li Fugui waved his hand, humming a little tune as he strolled back to Villa No. 2.

The large iron gate closed.

A night breeze swept by, lifting strands of hair of different colors from several girls'.

This is a war without gunpowder, an ultimate battleground in the territory of women.

With her father's promise to cover her losses, Li Mengmeng became completely arrogant.

This 24-year-old legally married loli walked to the center of the crowd with her short legs.

"Brother Bai Li..."

She dragged out the last syllable, her soft, sweet voice sending shivers down one's spine in the night breeze, but the words she uttered made Bai Li's heart tighten.

"All the troubles outside have been taken care of."

Li Mengmeng extended a slender, pale finger and gently poked Bai Li's chest with her trench coat, then chuckled sinisterly:

"Shouldn't we have a serious talk about... all the problems with the women around you?"

Upon hearing this, a tense atmosphere filled the Heavenly Palace on the Cloud Top.

The four energetic young women, along with Li Mengmeng and Jiang Ruyue, instantly got into action, ready to launch an attack at any moment.

"Students are great, aren't they?" Chen Tingting's tone was lazy yet sharp.

"She didn't even say thank you, yet she wants to take over Big Brother's bed. What an appetite, little brat."

Li Jiaxin, wearing a leather skirt, took a step forward with her long legs, her purple high ponytail swaying behind her head.

She leaned against the marble pillar and picked up where Chen Tingting left off:

"It is quite big. Just now you hugged me so tightly, I wanted to meld myself into your body."

"We've helped you a lot, and now you're starting to renege on our promises?"

Zhang Qian smoothed her blue curly hair, swayed her slender waist, and stopped half a meter away from Bai Li:

"It's like the farmer and the snake."

Lin Xiaoshuang also grabbed Bai Li's right arm, making her stance clear.

The four spirited young women formed a united front, pointing their guns at the same enemy.

They can share Bai Li's affection because they have a life-or-death bond forged together in the lower rungs of society.

But outsiders have no chance of getting involved.

Jiang Ruyue stood still. Although she was in the wrong and surrounded by enemies, there was always a way out!

As long as she wants to walk, the path is right under her feet!

Some questions she doesn't even need to answer; she can simply steer the conversation away and find a new path.

So, her clever little brain started working like crazy.

A few seconds later, Jiang Ruyue's expression lit up:

"Sister Zhang Qian is right!"

"The story of the farmer and the snake teaches people a very important lesson."

Chen Tingting scoffed:

"Do I need you to teach me? I know, you can't be too soft-hearted!"

"You're wrong!"

Jiang Ruyue's rebuttal made Chen Tingting and the other young women, as well as Li Mengmeng, frown.

Everyone is about to start a fight, what does this girl mean by saying all this?

But before they could figure it out, Jiang Ruyue mysteriously unleashed her power:

"Snakes in the cave will be a real problem!!"