Regarding the matter of awakening lightning abilities after transformation

Gu Cheng was slightly taken aback. Her anger was gradually replaced by tenderness. She reached out and poked Su Wanxi's brow, a light smile curving her lips.

"Unfortunately, Wanwan guessed wrong."

Su Wanxi quickly grabbed the hand that was playing with her fingers, gently stroking it with her fingertips. Before she could speak, Gu Cheng added with a smile.

"You are not the one I'm looking for... but the wind I've been desperately trying to chase..."

......

The two soaked in the bathtub for a long time. Gu Cheng told Su Wanxi about her experiences after she left. This time, there was much more time than on the night of the banquet, and the girl told her story in more detail.

"An Zhishui's intelligence was accurate, but the opponent's unexpected breakthrough almost caused the mission to fail."

"Thanks to a huge solar charging panel in the villa, I was able to blow open the dome by paralyzing part of the circuit. Jiang Xuewei was outside to meet me and delivered a big gift to the interior."

"What wonderful gift?" Su Wanxi asked at the opportune moment.

Gu Cheng stuck out his tongue: "After we used an M84 flashbang to confirm that the target was incapacitated, we called the mayor's hotline and told him that all the citizens who had been kidnapped recently had been found and that the perpetrator was lying in the suburbs contemplating life."

After saying a lot of things, Su Wanxi felt both relieved and heartbroken. She curled up her knees and looked at Gu Cheng with tender eyes.

"Let me go with you next time." The danger of facing an A-level Awakened is self-evident, and Su Wanxi would never let her go alone.

Gu Cheng's gaze darkened slightly, her hand, hidden underwater, clenched quietly. After a moment, she spoke in a hoarse voice, "Wanwan, I know you want to help me... but..."

She learned about Su Wanxi's identity from An Zhishui. She was the eldest daughter of the Su family in Kyoto, and her every move was closely watched. Although Lin Shusheng was no longer the deputy captain of the A-level special forces team, he still had an official background, so Su Wanxi's actions against him would be very different.

Sensing the concern in Gu Cheng's words, the woman slowly sat up and went to the other side of the bathtub.

"Don't worry about me."

With her hands around the girl's waist, Su Wanxi gently lifted her onto her lap. Without the covering of her clothes, the smooth and delicate touch of her back against her chest was unbearable. Su Wanxi's expression remained unchanged, but Gu Cheng suddenly trembled.

"What are you doing?" The latter opened her eyes wide, her cheeks burning red.

"I want to hold you and talk to you." Su Wanxi buried her head in the crook of her neck, her breath sweet as orchids.

Once the girl stopped struggling, she leaned close to her ear and whispered the implications: "Orange, aren't you curious about the attitude of the Chinese leadership towards the Awakened?"

"Just curious," Gu Cheng answered truthfully.

Su Wanxi continued, "My current ability level is A, making me one of the few high-level awakened individuals in China, and I am also the biological daughter of the head of the Su family."

The fusion of these two identities created a strange chemical reaction, but the result was not positive.

"Awakened individuals are a valuable strategic resource. The higher-ups need their ability to handle the rifts and counter the supernatural infiltration of other countries. Therefore, Awakened individuals are free to enjoy various benefits provided by the state, including salaries, medical care, and even various weapons and equipment."

"Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. Similarly, it also blocks the path for awakened individuals to climb up the social ladder. Perhaps some outstanding individuals can use their talents to take a few steps in the political arena, but in any case, it will not last long."

"None of the people who can touch the core of the political situation are awakened; this is an unspoken rule in China and even the world."

Her jet-black, smooth hair splashed on the water's surface, contrasting beautifully with her fair skin, creating a stunning scene. Gu Cheng subtly shifted her body, and Su Wanxi allowed her to adjust her position, her fingers quietly touching her collarbone.

"My actions will indeed involve the Su family, but the impact will be far less than you imagine."

A drop of water fell from the ceiling, splashing ripples on the water's surface, and Gu Cheng's furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

"Besides, you've gotten so close to me that you've already been labeled as part of the Su family," Su Wanxi explained with a light laugh, tracing circles on the other person's chest with her fingertips.

Unexpectedly, when Gu Cheng heard Su Wanxi say that she had been labeled, her first feeling was not anger, but a strange joy.

"But I don't regret it," the girl replied weakly.

Su Wanxi reached out and gently pinched Gu Cheng's nose, nuzzling her cheek affectionately: "Me too, so what's there to say but?"

She had been persuaded by reason once, and almost lost her true love. This time, Su Wanxi was more willing to act on her emotions.

Gu Cheng felt as if her heartstrings were being plucked one by one. She stopped talking and quietly felt her heartbeat and the warm, moist breath that smelled of jasmine in her ear.

"Su Wanwan, you smell so good." After a while, the girl sank her body to the bottom of the water, leaving only her head above water.

"It should be the scent of shower gel." Su Wanxi happened to be backlit, and even the hellish angle couldn't hide her natural beauty.

Suddenly sensing something, Su Wanxi suppressed a laugh and gently rubbed the top of the girl's head.

"You want it again?" she asked in a low voice.

"..."

"What are you talking about? It's time to sleep." Gu Cheng glared at her, embarrassed and annoyed, and stood up abruptly.

Su Wanxi smiled, her brows furrowed with ambiguity, and she had no intention of exposing her.

Who was touching her leg underwater just now? What a cowardly little glutton!

Chapter 262, Section 267: The Land of Gentle Comfort

Taking a relaxing hot bath in the tub is a very pleasant experience, and taking a bath with someone you love makes it even more enjoyable.

Su Wanxi felt her arms suddenly empty, and quickly pulled Gu Cheng closer, whispering in her ear, "Let's soak a little longer~ I'll give you a massage."

The woman's voice was deep and melodious, carrying an irresistible charm that Gu Cheng found hard to resist. Upon hearing this, the girl pursed her lips and quickly shrank back into Su Wanxi's arms.

Move your hands to your shoulders and rhythmically knead your neck and shoulders with your fingertips, gradually increasing the pressure.

All her fatigue seemed to be washed away by the hot water. Gu Cheng squinted her eyes contentedly, and intermittent sobs escaped from her cherry lips.

"Mmm...that feels good..."

Seeing this, Su Wanxi smiled and moved even more gently. Gu Cheng unconsciously straightened her legs, her toes intertwining and pressing against the bathtub.

Once the water temperature had cooled down, Gu Cheng patted Su Wanxi's wrist.

"Su Wanwan, let me go first."

"Did I hurt you?" Su Wanxi lowered her head, a few strands of her black hair falling loosely onto her chest, looking quite beautiful amidst the swirling mist.

Gu Cheng shook her head and replied softly, "No, let's change positions, I'll massage you too." With that, the girl raised her delicate body out of the water, revealing her beautiful figure.

Su Wanxi added some hot water to the bathtub, narrowed her dark eyes, straightened her back, and the girl sat behind her, bending her legs halfway around her waist.

Because Su Wanxi is already five or six centimeters taller than Gu Cheng, and her lower body is also longer, this kind of hugging posture dominated from behind looks rather incongruous.

Fortunately, the water mist obscured the view, and neither of the parties involved noticed anything amiss.

Looking down at her lover's fair and smooth nape and his long, silky black hair, Gu Cheng was momentarily dazed. Instead of touching his shoulder, she subconsciously touched his head.

"Hmm? Didn't you say you were going to give me a massage?" Su Wanxi teased her in a low voice, her alluring cleavage faintly visible on the water's surface.

The girl bit her lower lip, quickly calming herself down. She placed her fingers on her shoulder and slowly rolled, pushed, and massaged it. Gu Cheng's technique was relatively unfamiliar to Su Wanxi, but her attentiveness and patience perfectly made up for the shortcomings.

After the massage, Gu Cheng volunteered to apply shampoo to Su Wanxi's hair, and the latter readily agreed.

"Then please apply the shower gel for me again while you're at it," Su Wanxi said.

......

Having done it once before on the sofa, Su Wanxi didn't do anything too provocative afterward. At most, she would just pull Gu Cheng aside and do some very ordinary kisses and hugs that are common between couples.

After showering, the two sat in the living room and dried their hair bit by bit with a hairdryer. Gu Cheng put the unfinished food on the table into the refrigerator. As for the dishes, they were surprisingly in agreement and decided to leave them until tomorrow to wash.

Everyone is tired tonight, so it's best to get some rest early.

Feeling that her hair was almost dry, Su Wanxi led Gu Cheng into the bedroom. Her bed was small, and it was a bit of a stretch to fit two people in.

“There’s a master bedroom next door, but the mattress and stuff haven’t been made up yet. I don’t know if you’ll be comfortable sleeping there.” Su Wanxi sat down next to her and lifted the blanket. She actually preferred sleeping in a small bed, as it made her feel safer.

Gu Cheng had no objections. She wasn't picky; she could sleep in a small bed, a big bed, a hard bed, or a soft bed.

Su Wanxi nodded, leaving her half a space, propped up her arm, her eyes filled with starlight.

As they kicked off their slippers and crawled into bed, embracing each other, Gu Cheng seemed to hear a soft sigh escape Su Wanxi's throat.

"What's wrong, Wanwan?" She tightened her grip on his arm.

Su Wanxi tenderly cupped her lover's cheeks, her gaze sweeping over his lips and nose before finally settling on his clear, bright brown eyes.

"Nothing much, it's just that it's a little bit...unreal."

After the banquet ended, Su Wanxi longed to see Gu Cheng again. However, when Gu Cheng went missing for the second time, Su Wanxi began to suspect that their encounter at the banquet was a bizarre dream, and that the adorable, elf-like girl was merely a figment of her imagination stemming from her own post-traumatic stress disorder.

Message records don't lie, but this sense of fear without any apparent source had long been rooted in Su Wanxi's heart, and she found it difficult to shake off.

"orange..."

With her fingertips gently caressing Gu Cheng's back, Su Wanxi leaned down and kissed her. The cool, soft touch reminded her that the girl in front of her was not fictional, but a real, living person.

Gu Cheng, abandoning her usual shyness, took the initiative to extend her fragrant tongue and respond passionately to Su Wanxi. The sound of soft water echoed in the bedroom. When their lips parted, a thin, crystal-clear thread quietly slid down.

The girl blushed upon seeing this, and clenched her fist and then released it.

"Is it really true now?" she asked softly.

Su Wanxi was slightly taken aback, then suddenly burst out laughing.

"Mmm, it's so real and sweet." When was the last time I held her while we slept...? Su Wanxi lowered her eyes, her beautiful eyelashes fluttering like butterflies.

It seemed to be the night before they parted. They talked a lot and drank a lot of peach blossom wine. Gu Cheng got drunk and was carried to bed. Gu Cheng even helped Gu Cheng take off her clothes.

Thinking of the enchanting scene that night, Su Wanxi felt a little shy, but the shyness quickly vanished.

"Orange, I'm planning to take a day off from work tomorrow and go out with you to relax."

P.S. The sudden censorship has made my already monotonous writing life even more difficult QAQ

Chapter 263 The Light of Chaos (Section 268)

It has to be said that Su Wanxi's suggestion was very tempting. Gu Cheng tilted her head and thought about it for a few minutes, then asked her happily, "Tomorrow is only Thursday, won't taking a day off at the last minute affect my work?"

Without hesitation, Su Wanxi replied, "Yes, but work is definitely not as important as you." The deals that needed to be negotiated were finalized by the afternoon, and even if she, as the vice president, disappeared for a few days, the company wouldn't stop operating.

Work is definitely not as important as you.

Gu Cheng broke down a simple sentence into three parts, and it felt like fireworks exploded in her heart. Su Wanxi's love words were never roundabout, and every sentence was sweet to the bone.

"Am I really that important...?" Taking advantage of Gu Cheng's slight daze, the woman buried her head in her neck and took a deep breath, her nose filled with the sweet scent of shower gel.

"It tickles, Wanwan." The girl instinctively snuggled into the other's arms, while Su Wanxi pretended nothing had happened, raising her fingers to touch the girl's smooth, silky flaxen hair.