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

"Grandpa Lin, this old bastard is your family's responsibility to deal with."

Chen Yang pointed to Lin Changhai, who was lying paralyzed on the ground.

Grandpa Lin had recovered by now, and looking at his second son with disappointment in his eyes, he waved his hand.

"Guards, lock this traitorous beast in the ancestral hall behind the mountain. No one is allowed to let him out without my permission."

Several Lin family bodyguards quickly dragged Lin Changhai away, and Lin Changhai couldn't even beg for mercy.

The courtyard is finally quiet.

Grandpa Lin turned his head and looked at Chen Yang with a gaze even more affectionate than when he looked at his own grandson.

"Young friend Chen Yang, if it weren't for you today, the Lin family's century-old foundation would have been completely destroyed."

"I can't thank you enough. You must stay in Hundred Herbs Valley tonight so I can properly fulfill my duty as a host."

Chen Yang looked at the sky; the sun had already set, and going back would indeed be quite a hassle.

Besides, Lin Qingzhi's big eyes were staring at him expectantly.

"Fine, then I'll shamelessly freeload a meal at the Lin family's house."

Chen Yang happily agreed.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingzhi felt relieved and smiled, her eyes crinkling with joy.

Dinner was arranged in the main hall of the Lin family's old house.

The table was filled with medicinal dishes that the Lin family usually couldn't bear to eat, such as stewed chicken with century-old ginseng and braised pork with angelica root.

Grandpa Lin was delighted and, making an exception, drank two sips of his homemade medicinal wine, praising Chen Yang repeatedly while holding his hand.

Halfway through the meal, the old man, claiming he couldn't hold his liquor, had his servants help him back to his room to rest.

Before leaving, he gave Lin Qingzhi a meaningful look.

"Qingzhi, Chen Yang is a great benefactor of our Lin family. After dinner, take him for a walk around the valley."

"I've already had this guest room prepared. It's right next to your courtyard, so you can take care of your benefactor."

Even a fool could hear the hidden meaning in those words.

Lin Qingzhi's face flushed red instantly. She lowered her head and ate the rice in her bowl, her ears even turning pink.

Chen Yang didn't stand on ceremony; he picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth, chewing it with relish.

"Grandpa Lin, thank you for your trouble. I'm not picky about beds; I'm fine as long as there's a place to lie down."

After dinner, the moon had already climbed to the treetops.

There are few streetlights in Baicao Valley; the lighting relies entirely on moonlight and some antique-style lanterns.

The air was filled with a faint herbal scent, which made people feel comfortable all over.

Lin Qingzhi changed into some casual home clothes and led Chen Yang for a walk in the herb garden.

The two walked side by side, neither of them speaking first.

The atmosphere was somewhat subtle, and there was an ambiguous feeling that was hard to define.

"You today..."

Lin Qingzhi broke the silence.

"What's wrong with me today?" Chen Yang turned his head to look at her.

You were too impulsive today.

"That's Night Owl, the leader of Blackfeather. What if you get hurt?"

Chen Yang stopped and looked at the girl's furrowed brows, which were furrowed with worry, and chuckled.

"You're not injured, are you? Besides, I can't just stand by and watch you get drained of blood by those damn vines."

Lin Qingzhi lowered her head and gently kicked the pebbles on the roadside with her toes.

Why are you so good to me?

Chen Yang looked at her fluffy hair and leaned closer.

"Miss Lin, that's an interesting question."

"You're beautiful and have a great figure, isn't it normal for me to save you?"

Lin Qingzhi raised her head and glared at him angrily.

"Can't you just say something serious?"

"I'm perfectly serious," Chen Yang said, shrugging.

"If you don't believe me, I can take my heart out and show it to you."

As he spoke, he actually pretended to unbutton his shirt.

Lin Qingzhi was startled and quickly grabbed his hand.

"Stop fooling around, there are people everywhere here."

Chen Yang took the opportunity to grasp her soft little hand and gently rubbed his thumb on the back of her hand.

"So you mean you can cause trouble where no one's around?"

Lin Qingzhi pulled her hand back as if she had been electrocuted, her face turning as red as a ripe apple.

"I...I'll take you to see the bamboo forest on the back mountain, the scenery there is quite nice."

After saying that, she turned and left, walking very fast, as if she were running away.

Chen Yang watched her retreating figure, a slight smile playing on his lips, and slowly followed after her.

The bamboo forest on the back mountain was very quiet, with only the rustling sound of the wind blowing through the bamboo leaves.

The grass on the ground was very soft, like a carpet when you stepped on it.

Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the bamboo leaves, casting dappled patterns on the ground.

Lin Qingzhi walked deep into the bamboo forest and stopped next to a flat, large rock.

"This rock is a place I used to play at when I was a child."

She sat on the rock and patted the empty space next to her.

"Sit down, why are you standing?"

Chen Yang sat down next to her, and the two were so close that they could smell each other's scent.

"You must have been a mischievous little monkey when you were a kid," Chen Yang joked.

"No, I'm very well-behaved."

Lin Qingzhi retorted.

"How well-behaved are they?"

"She's the kind of well-bred lady who never leaves her home."

Chen Yang turned to the side, rested one hand on the rock, and looked at her.

"I don't believe you unless you prove it to me."

Lin Qingzhi looked at his face as it drew closer, and her heart began to race involuntarily.

"How can you prove that?"

Chen Yang chuckled softly, his voice slightly hoarse.

"It's very simple."

He lowered his head, his lips gently brushing against Lin Qingzhi's earlobe.

"Let me kiss you, and I'll believe you."

Lin Qingzhi froze, even her breathing stopped for a beat.

She tried to push him away, but her hands were weak and she couldn't muster any strength.

"Chen Yang, please don't do this..."

Her voice was as soft as water, so soft it made your bones melt.

"What's wrong with me?"

Chen Yang didn't back away; instead, he moved even closer.

He gently blew a breath into her ear.

"Your heart is beating so fast."

Lin Qingzhi felt her face burning up.

She closed her eyes, not daring to look into Chen Yang's eyes.

"You're bullying me."

Chen Yang chuckled and sealed her lips with his.

It was a very gentle kiss, with a faint scent of herbs and moonlight.

Lin Qingzhi's mind went blank.

She felt all her strength drained away, and could only lean weakly against Chen Yang's chest.

Chen Yang slowly wrapped his arms around her waist, holding her even tighter.

The wind in the bamboo forest seemed to have picked up, making the bamboo leaves rustle loudly.

The moon had somehow hidden behind the clouds, shrouding the entire forest in darkness.

The chirping of insects in the grass also stopped, as if they were embarrassed to disturb the quiet night.

The moonlight couldn't penetrate the dense bamboo leaves, leaving only overlapping silhouettes on the grass.

……

The next morning, as the sun rose, its rays pierced through the thin mist and fell upon Baicao Valley.

In the guest room, Chen Yang leaned against the headboard, looking at the girl who was still fast asleep in his arms.

Lin Qingzhi curled up like a kitten, half her face buried in the blanket, revealing her fair neck.

Chen Yang reached out and tucked the stray hairs that had fallen across her cheeks behind her ear.

Lin Qingzhi suffered quite a bit in the bamboo forest last night. Her awkward yet stubborn attitude is still funny to think about now.

Lin Qingzhi hummed softly, her eyelashes trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes.

The first thing you see is a magnified version of Chen Yang's face.

She was stunned for a few seconds, and the absurd scenes from last night in the bamboo forest flooded into her mind.

Green grass, moonlight, and Chen Yang's burning heat.

"what!"

Lin Qingzhi gave a short cry and quickly pulled the blanket over her head.

Chen Yang was amused by her reaction and hugged her tightly, blanket and all.

"Awake? What are you hiding for? You weren't like this last night."

Lin Qingzhi's muffled voice came from under the covers, tinged with embarrassment and annoyance.

"Shut up! Don't say another word!"

Chen Yang patted her through the blanket.

"Okay, okay, I won't say anything, don't keep it to yourself."

Lin Qingzhi then slowly peeked out, her face so red it looked like it could bleed.

She glared at Chen Yang, gritting her teeth.

"It's all your fault. How am I supposed to face anyone now?"

Last night, they were in a place like that, in the back mountains. What if someone found out?

Chen Yang leaned over and kissed the tip of her nose.

"What are you afraid of? Nobody goes to that grove usually. Besides, you're my rightful woman now. What's there to be ashamed of?"

Hearing this, Lin Qingzhi felt a sweet warmth in her heart, but she still refused to admit defeat.

"Who's your woman? I...I..."

Chen Yang wasn't annoyed. He reached out and put his arm around her slender waist, pulling her closer to him.

"What, you think you can just renege on your debt after taking advantage of me?"

"Who was crying and shouting in the woods last night, begging not to stop?"

Lin Qingzhi panicked and reached out to cover his mouth.

"Chen Yang! Are you trying to get yourself killed?!"