At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

"Well... just lucky."

Su Che still felt lingering fear about Lingyin's hypnosis techniques.

After going through thirteen moves, he had lost all sense of time and could no longer distinguish between the sun and the moon. He was so weak that he could barely stand even when he was leaning against the wall that his condition only slightly improved just now.

So today, he didn't even drive; he called a ride-hailing service instead because he was too tired to drive.

"Don't worry, little brother. I'll make sure you rest well today and I won't let you get tired again."

Tang Tang assured him that she was harmless.

That would be best.

Su Che felt quite gratified as she led him by the hand into the bustling shopping mall.

"Toffee Art Studio" is located on the top floor of the mall, next to a coffee shop. To the left is the coffee shop counter, and to the right is the art studio and tea area. In the center, there are many canvases with paintings by students.

Today, as always, Teacher Hua was there to supervise the children as they painted.

Upon seeing Su Che and Tang Tang arrive, he couldn't help but focus his gaze, put down his paintbrush, and turn around to walk over.

"Xiao Tang, long time no see. And this is... your boyfriend?"

Because so much time had passed, Su Che had changed a lot, and Teacher Hua could no longer remember the little boy who used to sit in the coffee shop and peek at her female teaching assistant.

Su Che was naturally embarrassed to bring up his past and remind others of his identity, so he simply nodded shyly and nudged Tang Tang with his elbow, signaling her not to talk nonsense.

"Yes, this is my boyfriend, Su Che. We met overseas. He also likes to appreciate paintings, so I brought him here today to have some coffee and also to see you, teacher."

Tang Tang was very polite, and Teacher Hua nodded repeatedly, looking pleased.

However, glancing at Su Che's face out of the corner of her eye, she frowned slightly, subtly adjusting her glasses as she pondered:

[This child...doesn't he look a bit like the photo of Leng Leng's fiancé that she sent me a while ago? Am I mistaken?]

Ms. Hua wasn't entirely sure, but as a senior illustrator, she considered herself to never suffer from face blindness, so she decided to take a closer look later.

"You guys should find a good seat. I'm still teaching a class. After you order your coffee, just swipe my membership card. Consider it a treat from your teacher."

She took out a black VIP card for the coffee shop from her bag and handed it directly to Tang Tang.

Tang Tang didn't stand on ceremony with her. She took the card, smiled, said thank you, and then took Su Che's arm and walked towards the bar.

Looking at Su Che's retreating figure, Teacher Hua once again suspected that this man was most likely her daughter's husband...

Taking advantage of their inattention, she took out her phone and snapped a picture of their intimate backs.

And sent it directly to Hua Leng.

...

...

Su Che was unaware of the approaching danger, instead believing that the day was peaceful and serene.

Today, Tang Tang took the lead throughout the meal. She ordered a cold brew, a hazelnut hot latte, a banana chocolate muffin, a small piece of tiramisu, and a fruit platter, totaling over a hundred yuan. This was even after the member discount. She didn't hold back at all when talking to Teacher Hua.

"No, is this okay?"

"Great! Oh, little brother, you don't know, I was working as a teaching assistant at her house back then, and I only earned 15 yuan an hour as a part-time job. It was completely shady, you know? So I definitely have to make some of that back this time! It's only right!"

Tang Tang lowered her voice and complained angrily.

"I see……"

Su Che was also hearing about this for the first time, and couldn't help but feel that Sister Tang, who was a college student back then, was really too easy to exploit, with an hourly wage lower than that of people working at Tianhai Convenience Store.

"Come on, let's go sit in that corner. That used to be your favorite spot, you always secretly peeked at my butt, don't think I didn't know."

Tang Tang smiled slyly and reached out her small hand to pinch someone's hip.

"..."

Su Che, who was carrying the food, almost lost his balance when she ambushed him like that, nearly spilling his food and drink.

"Don't be silly. I was young back then and couldn't resist the temptation of your little skirt, long white legs, and straight black hair. Don't blame me," Su Che said, his face turning red.

"Really? So, does that mean my little brother can handle it now?"

"...Not really."

"So what's wrong? Do you think your older sister is old and faded? Or do you have too many cats at home, making your threshold infinitely high?"

"Well, the latter, the latter makes some sense..."

Su Che didn't hide anything and told her the whole truth.

"You saw it with your own eyes: the cats flying around and the foxes leaping about in the house, and my body getting thinner and thinner..."

"Um……"

Tang Tang pouted and muttered, "Indeed, with my nemesis Ari at home, even if I don't want to face reality, I have to admit that she's the most beautiful..."

When Yali was mentioned, Tang Tang felt a little dejected, and a hint of inferiority flashed across her face.

Su Che keenly noticed this. After placing the cups and plates on the table, he took her hand and led her to his side, where they sat side by side as a couple, rather than facing each other.

He knew that from childhood to adulthood, Tang Tang had always regarded Yali as her inner demon, whether in terms of appearance, figure, temperament, or talent.

After all, her online name is "Want to defeat the Great Demon King Ari", which shows how much she envy and resents Ari.

Su Che could empathize with this kind of relationship.

"Sister Tang, the past is the past, you don't need to worry too much. We're living under the same roof now, aren't we? It doesn't matter if we start from different points, as long as we finish at the same point."

Su Che comforted her.

Tang Tang understood the logic and knew that she should be satisfied with being able to go out and date someone she liked. However, she was a very realistic person and knew that even if they lived in the same big house, there were still different levels of women.

And Ari is the first-class among these three, six, and nine classes.

"Little brother, I understand... Actually, you don't need to worry about me like this... If you really want to comfort me, how about... how about... do something practical to comfort me? I might be even more touched..."

"!?"

This was the first time Su Che had ever encountered a cat so precise in revealing the answer to him, seeking comfort and reward.

"No, Sister Tang, you...?"

"Hmm... I don't have the same charisma as Ari, nor the same status at home. I certainly don't qualify as her fiancée. I understand all of that. In fact, she's more likely to give you a mental climax. Just looking at her flawless face and touching her smooth skin that would make any woman jealous would probably be irresistible. So... so I don't ask for anything else, I just hope that on this important day, we can have more fun..."

"A little happier?"

"Mmm. For example..."

An ominous premonition arose.

As Tang Tang was talking, she suddenly leaned on his shoulder and took the coat she had taken off with her other hand, covering their thighs with it.

Su Che's knees and waist were completely shrouded in darkness, and he was immediately drenched in sweat!

They realized that a dangerous situation was about to unfold.

Unfortunately, even in public, their actions were simply interpreted as the coffee shop being a bit cold on their legs, so they just covered themselves with a layer of clothing, with no other explanation.

In reality, Tang Tang's hands were also enveloped in the warm space.

The heavy coats were enough for two people, and from a distance, Teacher Hua couldn't see anything at all.

On the table, Tang Tang held a cup with a straw in her right hand and held the cup to Su Che's mouth;

Su Che was sweating profusely, his hands gripping his coat tightly under the table, his right hand trying to control Tang Tang's left hand hidden inside the clothes.

Time passed by, and Su Che didn't touch a single dessert on the table.

The little cakes are almost melted; we have to eat them soon.

"Sister Tang, I really never imagined that you would..."

Su Che hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

My impression of Tang Tang as harmless and pure was completely shattered.

When I was little, Teacher Tang was so artistic and elegant, with a touch of charm mixed with simplicity, so pure that it was something to yearn for...

now……

Did she learn bad habits from someone?

Su Che pondered deeply and realized that this was indeed a very important question.

Then she said, "Isn't it said that you become like those you associate with? I see everyone at home being more and more playful than the last, so of course I can't stay stagnant forever. So I went to the head maid and asked her for some advice on 'how to play with the master'..."

"what?"

Su Che opened his mouth, looking astonished.

"Yes, she's the head maid. She knows everything, has the best figure, and is the most authoritative figure in the family. As for me, I'm just an apprentice maid. Of course, I can ask the head maid any questions I have, right?"

"No, no problem."

"Then she taught me everything. She said that on a normal track, I have no chance at all. So I need to create my own unique way of playing and find the part I'm good at to specialize in."

I think what she said makes a lot of sense. After I got back, I started thinking about what I'm really good at...

Tang Tang's expression was calm, her eyes slightly narrowed, as she slowly explained, "I've discovered that my hobby is sketching. Because I'm always out there taking pictures, I probably have a wider range of experience with the outdoors than others; I'm the type who's close to nature."

"?"

"So I came up with a plan. I thought that since I have this talent, I could also incorporate the dating model and take my younger brother to experience the beauty of nature and enjoy the pleasant experience that nature brings. After all, many psychological satisfactions cannot be obtained indoors or in enclosed spaces."

"No...isn't that right?"

Watching Tang Tang earnestly explain her strategy, Su Che roughly understood it, but he was still a little unaccustomed to such unrestrained behavior.

He looked around, then asked in a low voice, "Sister Tang, I understand your hobbies are a bit unusual, but could I ask where you're planning to take me later? After all, I've always been rather conservative... Even though I like cats, I've never taken them for a walk in the woods or anything like that..."

"Really? Little brother, would you like to experience the forest in the city?"

Tang Tang's eyes lit up, as if she had come up with a great idea.

"??"

“Let me think… As for the forest… a normal park is definitely not convenient, too many people and too much attention, but your school… I remember there’s a nice, sparsely populated dense forest right next to the Master’s Building…”

It's outrageous that Tang Tang actually knew about the ecology inside Su Che's university campus.

This made him even more frightened. "Something's not right, Sister Tang, tell me the truth, did you go in there?"