Awakening the Phoenix Flow System after the breakup, I'm so happy!

Chen Yang carried her out of the shower room, his feet firmly planted on the wet floor tiles, as if walking on flat ground.

Liu Yifei wrapped her arms around his neck, her long, wet hair clinging to both of them, water droplets dripping all over the ground.

The water in the bathtub was steaming, and a few rose petals that she had casually tossed in earlier floated on the surface, probably for her usual baths.

Chen Yang stepped into the bathtub and sat down, hugging Chen Yang as he went.

Warm water rose above their waists. Liu Yifei was held in his arms, and as she was submerged in the water, she let out a comfortable sigh.

"Is the water temperature alright?" Chen Yang leaned against the bathtub wall, his arm resting on the rim.

"Yes, that's perfect."

Liu Yifei shifted out of his arms, changed her position, and sat with her back against his chest, her head resting on his shoulder.

The hot water made them both feel lazy, and with the warmth emanating from the jade pendant against their chests, Liu Yifei felt she had never felt so comfortable in her life.

"Your apartment is nice, the bathtub is big enough," Chen Yang said casually, resting his chin on her head.

"Of course, I bought it specifically for this bathtub; taking a bath in winter can help relieve some discomfort."

"Did you always go out alone before?"

"Otherwise, who else can I drag along? My assistant?"

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes and reached out to brush a handful of flower petals from the water's surface.

Chen Yang looked down at her. In the misty air, her face lost its usual coldness and became much gentler.

"So I'm the first man to enjoy Mr. Liu's private bathtub?"

"You're quite good at patting yourself on the back."

Liu Yifei was sharp-tongued, but she snuggled closer to him, finding a more comfortable position.

Chen Yang pulled one of her hands out of the water, interlaced his fingers, and placed it on the surface.

Liu Yifei looked down at her two hands clasped together, without pulling them apart.

"Chen Yang".

"Um?"

"You spent almost three million to buy me a watch today, saved me again, and cured my chronic illness that I've had for over ten years."

Liu Yifei's voice was soft, enveloped by the steam in the bathroom, sounding gentle and sweet.

"What exactly do you want from me?"

"I like you because you're beautiful, have long legs, and are rich."

"Be serious."

Liu Yifei pinched his fingers.

Chen Yang thought for a moment, then raised her hand and kissed the back of her fair hand.

"It's worth it to be with Liu Yifei."

Liu Yifei was silent for a few seconds, then her ears started to burn again.

She pulled her hand back, moved her body forward, and created some distance.

"Don't keep saying things like that, I'll take it seriously."

"I'm telling the truth."

"...Do you say things like that to your female boss too?"

Again.

Chen Yang discovered that although General Manager Liu appeared indifferent on the surface, he was actually still concerned about Yang Mi.

"Mr. Liu, this is the second time you've asked this question today."

"I'm just curious, is that not allowed?"

Liu Yifei had her back to him, speaking in a deliberately relaxed tone, drawing circles on the water's surface with her finger.

"If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine too. I don't care anyway."

"If you don't care, why ask twice?"

Chen Yang reached out from behind and pulled her back.

Liu Yifei struggled for a moment but couldn't break free, so she simply gave up and leaned back against his chest.

"My relationship with my boss is complicated in some ways, but simple in others."

Chen Yang carefully considered his words.

"But I can assure you of one thing: I'm not just playing around with you."

"Who asked you to make any promises? We've only met twice today. What business is it of my who you're with?"

Liu Yifei's tone was stiff, and she showed no intention of getting up from his embrace.

Chen Yang was amused by her contradictory behavior.

"Okay, it's none of your business. But Mr. Liu, could you please stop leaning so close to me? I'm afraid I won't be able to resist."

Liu Yifei's body stiffened for a moment.

She then realized how intimate her position was, nestled in his arms with her back pressed against his chest and her legs draped over his underwater legs.

"What can't you hold back?"

Liu Yifei asked the question knowing the answer already, but her voice unconsciously lowered.

I can't help but want to tease you.

Chen Yang's hand reached down to her knee from underwater, and his fingers gently scratched the back of her knee.

Liu Yifei shuddered and instinctively squeezed her legs together.

"Stop messing around, I really don't have any strength left."

"I didn't say I was going to do anything, I was just giving you a leg massage, why are you so nervous?"

"You massage the back of the knee when you massage your legs? Do you think I'm stupid?"

Liu Yifei reached out to push his hand away, but it was slippery underwater and she couldn't grab it at all.

Chen Yang's hand had slid from his knee to the outside of his thigh, and he was slowly massaging it underwater.

"This is the Fengshi acupoint, which is good for leg circulation."

"Don't try to fool me with acupressure points. I've already fallen for that trick once."

Liu Yifei turned her head to glare at him, but her eyes were watery and had no intimidating power whatsoever.

"Mr. Liu, I can't tell if you're glaring at me or trying to seduce me with that look in your eyes."

"Chen Yang, can't you be serious for three seconds?!"

"Okay, okay, I'm serious, I'm serious."

Chen Yang obediently put his hands back on the water's surface, resting them on the edge of the bathtub.

Liu Yifei breathed a sigh of relief, leaned back, and closed her eyes to enjoy the warmth of the hot water.

There was silence for about half a minute.

"Chen Yang".

"Um."

"Where are your hands again?"

"Look at the water."

Chen Yang raised both hands for her to see.

Liu Yifei glanced at them suspiciously; they were indeed all above the water's surface.

"Then what's that on my waist?"

"...Let the water flow."

"Can flowing water pinch people?"

Liu Yifei looked down and saw his toes rubbing against her waist underwater.

"Chen Yang! Use your feet!"

"If they won't let me touch you, I have to find something to do."

Liu Yifei sat up in the water in anger, turned around to face him, and water droplets trickled down her collarbone.

"Are you asking for trouble?"

She reached out and pinched his ear.

Chen Yang turned his head to dodge, then grabbed her wrist and pulled her towards him.

Liu Yifei lost her balance and fell into his arms, splashing water everywhere.

The two people were face to face, nose to nose.

The water in the bathtub was jostled around by the commotion, splashing loudly and spilling onto the floor tiles outside.

Liu Yifei tried to get up, supporting herself on his shoulders, but Chen Yang's hand was already on her waist, preventing her from moving.

"Chen Yang, let go."

"Not loose."

"Are you going to loosen your grip or not?"

"I'll let go if you kiss me."

Liu Yifei bit her lip and looked at him for three seconds, then quickly pecked the corner of his mouth, as fast as a dragonfly skimming the water.

"Alright, let go."

"You call this a 'family'? Mr. Liu, are you feeding chickens?"

"What else do you want!"

Chen Yang held her lower back with one hand and pinched her chin with the other.

"I'll teach you what 'closeness' really means."

He leaned in, and just as his lips touched hers, Liu Yifei's phone suddenly started vibrating wildly on the sink outside.

Buzz buzz buzz buzz~

Liu Yifei regained her senses instantly and turned her head away from his mouth.

"My phone call is probably about work."

"I won't answer."

"What if it's urgent? I have a meeting this afternoon."

Chen Yang glanced at the phone with its screen lit up outside, sighed, and let go of it.

Liu Yifei stood up from the bathtub, water cascading down her body. She grabbed a towel and wrapped it around herself, then walked through the wet footprints to the sink and picked up her phone.

Her expression changed after glancing at the caller ID.

"Whose?" Chen Yang asked, leaning against the bathtub.

Liu Yifei turned around with her phone in her hand, her gaze towards him somewhat complicated.

"It's my dad."

She paused for a moment, and there was something indescribable in her voice.

"Chen Yang, there's only one reason why my dad is calling me at this hour."

"What's possible?"

Liu Yifei bit her lip; her phone was still vibrating incessantly.

"He's going to set me up on blind dates again."