I'll even show you crossdressing men.

It's fair to say that before tasting it, no one can be sure whether what they're drinking tastes like wasabi, sweet, or a stench of a dead body.

Despite its various extremely unpleasant flavors, it remains incredibly popular. This is because its texture doesn't change with the flavor; in fact, it possesses a unique texture that makes it unforgettable.

"Okay." After writing it down, he ignored the two people and walked inside with elegant cat-like steps.

"I hope you get the taste you hate the most." Andrei saw that the other person had ordered Blood Drink and immediately felt a little smug. This guy's luck, I hope he gets the taste of shit.

"Tch." Andrei was not afraid at all. Even if it was the taste he hated the most, he would drink it in one gulp without batting an eye in front of Ji Xiuyu.

This is what makes him completely different from Andrei; when needed, he can keep his emotions inside and not show them.

Andrei, on the other hand, was too young and would show his emotions, making him an easy target for vulnerability.

Even Ishikawa Isamu was better than the others in this respect, which is why he wasn't too worried about Andrei.

This silly kid is not a threat at all, why worry about him?

Even with Ishikawa Yuya out of the running and Andri himself having serious problems, Bai Ke still felt he had a huge advantage, despite having so many beautiful girls around him.

Unbeknownst to him, a pair of eyes had been watching them both, and the thoughts flashing within those pale purple eyes were something he was unaware of…

P.S.: Double update!

PS2: Happy birthday to myself... There might be a bonus later, hmm.

The manuscript was lost

The manuscript I was saving in the "little black room" (a metaphor for a place where I can't write) has been lost. As for how much was lost... it will probably take me five or six hours to finish it—I can write more than 4000 words per hour.

Since I'm going back to my hometown in a few days, I plan to transfer the content of my "little black room" to my laptop so that I can continue writing even while spending the Chinese New Year at home.

But now all the drafts are in trouble, and it might not even be possible to get them into the dark room.

The update will be delayed a bit, but I'll catch up on it properly.

Chapter 238: Idiot, you'll be played.

"Humans are creatures that are very prone to taking advantage, especially men. Sometimes no one knows what they are really thinking. What we need to do is not to satisfy them, but to keep them wanting more... like this."

The restaurant is full of guests now, and each guest is like an elegant gentleman, eating quietly without saying a word.

They dared not say anything strange, after all, the people here were all incredibly powerful and formidable, and their charm kept them from doing anything else.

It's not a good thing to lose something big for something small. They know these are all beauties, and it would be a great blessing to be able to flirt with just one of them.

Unfortunately, beautiful women aren't so easy to seduce. The fact that they chose to do this here indicates that they are all rather conservative in this regard, making it quite difficult to successfully flirt with a girl on the spot.

So, after realizing that there was no way to succeed, the only thing to do was to put those unrealistic ideas aside and instead quietly appreciate the moment.

Anyway, admiring beautiful women is a good thing, so why risk being kicked out by flirting with them?

It has to be said that their idea helped them once. At least when Zi Qing was educating Liu Qingli, she didn't want to use them as her teaching materials, but instead chose those two bastards who are still bothering her young master.

It cannot be ruled out that she was settling a personal score, but if it were any other person who dared to have any thoughts about Ji Xiuyu, they would have been rebuked by her just the same.

Anyway, this kind of thing is never something anyone likes, and at least Ziqing wouldn't let these people get close to the young master.

He is not their property, but he is definitely not someone these men can fight over.

Her idea wasn't wrong, but she hadn't experienced these things and didn't understand that the more they did this, the more their yearning for the unattainable would make these men pursue them tirelessly.

It's not exactly a case of things going to extremes and then reversing, but it is indeed a psychological phenomenon that is difficult to avoid.

Once everyone treats Ji Xiuyu as a treasure, even more people will want to possess him, and those people will become increasingly outstanding and powerful.

Just like pursuing a work of art, the higher the price, the fiercer the competition, because everyone who thinks they can get it will use their own abilities to get it from the other.

That's human nature, so there's nothing to be surprised about.

These are principles that can only be gradually understood through experience. For girls who grew up relatively in an ivory tower, it will take some time to figure them out.

Even before she experienced so much, didn't Ji Xiuyu make quite a few mistakes? Presumably, once she understands, it will be even more difficult for these people to win her over.

Let alone getting close, it's dangerous.

"I'll show you what it means to..." The girl glanced at them, a peculiar smile playing on her lips. "I think you'll like it, you definitely will..."

Some things happen in secret, and no one else realizes that someone is about to "play" with these two noisy fellows.

"You are just as annoying as the legends say. I don't know who can put up with you. The so-called Four Heavenly Kings are probably just a result of your shamelessness."

Bai Ke sat there calmly without saying a word, as if this seat was his own.

After things quieted down, Andrei managed to endure the peace for a few minutes without speaking, but as Andrei repeatedly turned his head and furrowed his brow, displaying either a provocative or mocking expression, Andrei became restless.

Fortunately, he remembered where he was, so he didn't speak as loudly as before, but even so, he still attracted a lot of attention.

After all, his movements were too obvious, giving the impression that he was always ready to strike, so it was impossible not to pay attention to him.

"No matter what, I'm still better than you." Compared to his voice, Bai Ke's voice was a little soft, as if it were an unintentional remark, but it made Andrei feel a little embarrassed and annoyed.

That guy is awful. If I could, I'd beat him to death.

"Don't be impulsive. If you dare to do anything here, you'll be the one who suffers, not me." Bai Ke remained calm and composed, not flustered at all. Even if Andrei showed signs of wanting to hit someone, he wouldn't panic.

After all, if a real fight broke out, Andrei wouldn't be a match for him. He might not be that strong, but he had plenty of tricks up his sleeve, making it easy for him to manipulate Andrei.

In fact, Andrei's personality is not such that he would be so impulsive. However, since it involves Ji Xiuyu, the person he cares about most right now, and he is constantly being provoked, it is normal for Andrei, who was already somewhat worried, to lose his temper.

If he could calm down, he would realize that this was a provocation, but unfortunately it didn't work.

Ji Xiuyu was not only his favorite person, but also like a nightmare that haunted his life. Her appearance, her smile, everything about her was so unforgettable.

He loved her, and perhaps that feeling began the moment he kissed her toes and signed that contract.

The appearance of maids like Ziqing and competitors like Lina put a lot of pressure on him. In addition, Ji Xiuyu's attitude towards them seemed to be getting colder and colder lately, which made him a little anxious. It shouldn't be like this. It's normal for his emotions to fluctuate like this.

Bai Ke saw this, which is why he used this method to provoke him.

To be honest, it was much more useful than he had imagined; Andrei was indeed young.

"You..." The more he tried to persuade him, the more he disliked him. This bastard was really annoying.

“I’m telling you, Xiuyu hates disobedient people the most. After all, disobedience is the same as causing trouble, and causing trouble is the same as causing trouble for him. He already has a lot of things to deal with, and you’re adding more trouble. What do you think he’ll think?” She leaned forward slightly, looking at him with a hint of mockery in her eyes.

This guy, let's see how long you can stay calm, you idiot.

"I won't cause him any trouble." To everyone's surprise, as soon as the topic of Ji Xiuyu came up, Andrei immediately calmed down and suppressed all his anger.

He would absolutely not cause any trouble for Ji Xiuyu, absolutely not.

Seeing his reaction, Bai Ke was slightly taken aback, but smiled and said nothing more.

At this moment, Zi Qing, dressed in a maid outfit, walked over and placed two small strawberry cakes in front of them, saying softly, "These are small gifts that come with spending a certain amount. Please enjoy."

Her words made the two men nod, glance at the two cakes, and without thinking much, they ate them in one bite.

"Please wait a moment, what you ordered is on its way." Seeing that the two of them had eaten, Zi Qing's lips curled into a strange smile, and then she left.

Wait, there's more to come...

P.S.: Happy New Year everyone, updates are starting now.

Chapter 239: Kiss

"This tastes alright." Some things, like the taste of food, are not suitable to be mentioned in front of others. Bai Ke and Andrei knew this, so they only commented on the small cake after Zi Qing left.

They give you a free gift if you spend a lot here? Why wasn't there any notification before? And it seems like only the two of us get one, and it just so happens that Xiuyu isn't here, so it was her maid who brought it...

Andrei thought much more than Bai Ke. What was originally a small gift became, in his mind, as if it were a gift from the other party to him.

She was just too shy to deliver it in person, so she had her maid deliver it for her.

Yes, that really suits Xiuyu's personality. After all, she's so shy, so it's normal for her to choose to avoid it.

"Wait, something's not right." Once your strength reaches a certain level, your body will automatically become sensitive to substances that are harmful to it.

These senses will be relayed to those who have reached this level of strength through various channels, and once they come into contact with them, they will know that these things are not to be touched.

I felt fine right after finishing the cake, but then a strange feeling came over me, as if my whole body started to feel hot.

"Damn it, we've been tricked." Unlike Andrei, Bai Ke knew that Ji Xiuyu's orientation had been guided onto the right path during this period.

He didn't care whether it was good or bad; in fact, if he liked girls, that would be even better. Wouldn't it be wonderful to possess him, humiliate him, subdue him, and then make him his own captive?

While having a plan, he was also aware that the girls around Ji Xiuyu, especially the maids, were particularly ruthless to outsiders.

Judging from their previous reactions, they would definitely do something devastating if it involved Ji Xiuyu.

So, isn't she, who is spying on him, a target of their suspicion? Once they're on guard... it's only natural that they'd target her, right?

He wasn't stupid; he immediately figured out the key point and found the reason.

Unfortunately, it was too late. It was no use trying to figure it out. Once the drug took effect, there was nothing he could do to resist it.

Andrei on the other side was a little better than him, but only a little.

The reason he is better than Bai Ke is mainly due to his own cultivation technique, which has the effect of calming the mind and soul, and will make him immune to mental spells to a certain extent, especially control spells.

However, this drug is not so simple. It is neither a control nor a mental infection, but a way to guide one's desires to erupt like wildfire, making it difficult to extinguish.

"Why can't my body control itself?" Andrei wanted to continue, but the drug's effects were getting stronger and stronger. In the end, he could no longer be controlled by his will. It invaded the depths of his soul and aroused his most latent desires.

What, then, was his and Bai Ke's deepest, most latent desire? Undoubtedly, it was Ji Xiuyu. Their current situation arose because of Ji Xiuyu, so once their deepest desires were ignited, then…

"Xiuyu..." In each other's eyes, the two of them became the person they most longed for—Ji Xiuyu.

There was nothing wrong with his body, and his complexion was normal. The only problem was that in his field of vision, the boy had turned into a stunningly beautiful girl, looking at him shyly and timidly, as if she were ready to be picked, which was very endearing.

He already had a great desire for Ji Xiuyu, so it would be strange if he could resist seeing "her" like this.

Therefore, without saying a word, he instinctively leaned over, stretched out his arms to hug "her" neck, and kissed "her" perfectly shaped lips that made one want to taste them, sucking on them.

"Hmm, it seems to be working well." Seeing the two of them kissing deeply in front of everyone, a smile flashed in Zi Qing's eyes. That's more like it. See, they don't say anything, but directly show their affection with actions. Isn't that great?

"Your lives will be even more wonderful from now on." Ishikawa Yuya, who had hurt Hime Hideyu deeply before, ended up being treated as someone's possession and doing what he wanted to do to Hime Hideyu.

His girlfriend, who had done nothing wrong and liked him very much, also turned to the young master because of his various actions.