It wasn't an apple that hit Newton.

At first, they could tolerate it, but as disappointment and conflict gradually accumulated, they finally couldn't stand it anymore and broke up.

But if both parties can reach a level of intimacy where they can show each other their flaws early on, then such conflicts will not occur at all... But how many people are willing to show their flaws to their lovers? Even minor flaws like smelly feet, not liking to do laundry, or liking to stay up late are mostly laughed off.

To be fair, Lavoisier himself wouldn't have dared to do that.

But Newton not only dared to do it, but he also made Li Cheng so devoted that she almost gave up on him, even though he was a beautiful girl like herself. It was truly terrifying.

We can't win... but this is only temporary.

As long as you find a way to secretly learn this skill, you won't have trouble doing it.

This is what is meant by learning from your opponent in order to defeat her better.

Come on, Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier.

You're the best!

Lavoisier silently encouraged himself, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

?

Looking at the Lavoisier cigarette that had inexplicably ignited, Li Cheng slowly typed a question mark.

How did I get so motivated?

Am I pointing out Newton's shortcomings? Do you want to learn that?

Absolutely not! One Newton is enough to handle. If two Newtons were to get into a tug-of-war and start vying for his attention, arguing amongst themselves, then he wouldn't be able to get anything done all day.

He didn't know Lavoisier's inner thoughts, but if he had, he would have summarized Lavoisier's plan in seven words.

Learn from the ox's superior skills to subdue it.

Note that the "cow" here does not refer to the cow of the Minotaur, but to Newton's cow.

Although from the perspective of the ultimate goal, it seems reasonable to say that he is a minotaur's cow, as a warrior of pure love, Li Cheng firmly opposes the invasion of this alien species.

Having decided to learn from the bull's strengths to subdue the bull, Lavoisier's expression returned to normal, and he asked, "In what capacity do you intend to introduce me to Newton?"

Li Cheng pondered for a moment and slowly said, "My long-lost sister?"

Lavoisier: ?

"Just kidding, don't be so serious."

Before the girl beside him could turn hostile, Li Cheng quickly laughed it off, saying, "Of course you're here as a visiting professor. After all, we don't look like siblings at all... But I did meet a little girl who looked a lot like me before, and I even brought her home and gave Newton quite a fright."

This topic piqued Lavoisier's interest, and she asked curiously, "A little girl who looks a lot like you?"

"Yes, just like me, red hair and black eyes, and the face shape is also very similar."

Li Cheng revealed a hint of nostalgia, then shook his head with a wry smile: "But she must hate me now? After all, I really am a bad person, I haven't done anything good from beginning to end. I lured her home for a few days, swindled a lot of money from her father, spread rumors and slander, and even opened a factory to steal her family's business."

Slander, fabrication, fraud, and deception... these are some of the things Li Cheng did that Lavoisier had never known before.

Lavoisier paused for a moment, then gently tightened his grip on Li Cheng's hand.

After all, he is not a saint; he has his flaws and blemishes. Only by accepting and understanding all of this can we truly accept him, instead of regretting it later in life.

The conversation thus came to an end. With everything settled, Lavoisier went back to his small detached house to pack his luggage, while Li Cheng went to inform Professor Mitchell—he could finally move into the small detached house that Lincoln University had arranged for him.

And so the two spent their last night together.

night.

Li Cheng lay alone on the bed in the guest room, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

One reason was his anxiety about Newton's first meeting with Lavoisier. But on the other hand, he was also somewhat unable to suppress the restlessness within him.

Following the typical couple's routine, they'd seen the show, strolled the streets, had dinner, and something should have happened that night. Moreover, now that they were back at the castle, under Newton's watchful eye, they probably wouldn't dare do anything.

At this critical juncture, using this action to bring things to a close should, in theory, be quite appropriate and perfect.

But there's another problem.

If he does it today, Lavoisier probably won't be able to leave the house tomorrow; and if he can't leave, then today isn't the last night, and therefore not the right time to do it...

Amazing, are they exploiting a bug here?

Li Cheng covered his face with the blanket, gave up his restless thoughts, and prepared to go to sleep.

Just then.

Knock knock knock—

A knock sounded on the door, and Li Cheng got up and opened the door to the guest room. Lavoisier appeared before him, wearing only a thin, gauze-like nightgown, her hands tightly wrapped around her ample chest, and her whole body trembling slightly.

Dressed like that and knocking on the door at this time, her intentions are obvious. A normal man would quickly welcome her into the warm bed to prevent her from catching a cold.

But Li Cheng could only shake his head helplessly, like a middle-aged man who was willing but powerless, and sighed, "Next time, please go back to your room, young lady."

"Today is the last day."

Lavoisier blushed, but still managed to look up and meet Li Cheng's gaze: "I want to make a memento of today."

That morning, the two almost had sex countless times, but were interrupted each time, and nothing came of it. Now that they were about to reach Newton's territory, Lavoisier felt he had to take the initiative.

I'd like to, but there's a bug, so the program won't run...

Li Cheng spread his hands sadly: "But I have to go out tomorrow, it's really inconvenient."

After a brief moment of surprise, Lavoisier realized he had overlooked this point, but as the saying goes, since he was already there, it would be too embarrassing to run back inside...

In a flash of inspiration, she remembered knowledge she had read in a book: "I have a way."

"any solution?"

"Well... there are other places that are also fine."

Lavoisier's voice trailed off, and although she had made her decision, she was still quite shy.

? !

Can you do this?

Strange knowledge about fixing bugs has been added!

Although it was unclear where Lavoisier had learned these bug-fixing tips, after a brief moment of shock, Li Cheng quickly made an expression that fully reflected his true feelings.

Li Cheng: √

Chapter 228 Riding Game in the Room

The next day.

After a journey by carriage, Li Cheng returned to Newton's territory.

Lavoisier released his intertwined hands and stepped out of the carriage first. Like a hero challenging a demon king, he gazed quietly at the small stone castle in the distance. Beneath the pointed tops of red triangular structures, the castle's outer walls, weathered by countless winds and sun, were covered with deep, mottled marks, like a knight from an ancient era, scarred by war.

She will be living here for the foreseeable future.

There is a tradition among some nobles who retain old-fashioned ways: they send their children to the mansions of other great nobles rather than to schools, so that they can learn to be qualified nobles by observing the words and actions of the masters and mistresses.

This approach, which is almost like teaching by example, is no longer popular, but it is indeed a very meticulous way of cultivating talent.

"Don't stand there, let's go."

"Ah."

Although in her mind she was making final preparations for battle and was overwhelmed with excitement about it.

From Li Cheng's perspective, however, it was only this girl who, for some reason, stood there in a daze as soon as she got off the car...

Could it be because I ate something strange last night? But according to professional scientific research, that thing is mainly water, with a small amount of protein and a little vitamin C.

Li Cheng, whose thoughts were also drifting off-topic, looked up in confusion. Not far away, two thin, moist lips, so small and lovely, yet they had held him all night…

screw--

A sharp pain shot through his face and then vanished just as quickly. It turned out that Lavoisier had reached out and pinched his face at a 90-degree angle with lightning speed, then casually put his hands behind his back as if nothing had happened.

"Don't stand there, let's go."

"Oh."

This time, it was Lavoisier who urged her on. Li Cheng's gaze had been so intense that it seemed to melt her cheeks, forcing her to reach out and interrupt his thoughts—it must be said that both of them were quite adept at daydreaming.

This time, Li Cheng didn't lose focus and called out to a passing maid.

Where is Newton?

"In her own room, with Miss Susie."

After learning the location of the BOSS, Li Cheng and Lavoisier, both feeling equally nervous, went up to the second floor and arrived at Newton's room. However, he didn't rush to knock on the door, but first listened carefully to the sounds inside.

"Ha...ha...I, I really can't go on..." Susie let out a strange panting sound, as if she had just gone through some kind of strenuous physical activity. "My lord, let me rest for a while."

"no!"

Newton was also panting, but his tone revealed an undisguised excitement: "You said it yourself just now, you can do whatever you want, as long as you don't stop until I'm satisfied."

???

Li Cheng was filled with questions.

Are you getting oranges?

That can't be right. I've only been gone a few days, and there were no signs of this before.

Since Lavoisier was right next door, it wouldn't hurt to let anyone see what was happening inside, so he didn't bother knocking and pushed the tightly closed door open, taking in the scene inside.

There were no oranges in the room, but for some reason Susie was crawling on her knees on the wool carpet, with a blond little boy on her waist as her knight. Her face was flushed with excitement, and even the twin ponytails tied on either side of her head were swaying from side to side with her movements.

"drive!"

Newton shouted triumphantly, patting Susie on the back as if urging the horse to run faster. But perhaps because the horse hadn't been tamed (it doesn't seem to have that function), Susie looked very sullen.

Faced with this utterly absurd behavior, Li Cheng silently narrowed his eyes: "What are you doing?"

!

The familiar voice suddenly rang in his ears, and Newton's smooth riding movements instantly became extremely stiff. He stood there dumbfounded as if he had been petrified.

"There's nothing I can do, I've lost seven games in a row in chess."

Susie, noticing Li Cheng's appearance, explained somewhat awkwardly, "I had an agreement with the lord that whoever lost would have to accept a small punishment from the other, but I lost all seven matches. So, as agreed, I have to be the lord's horse to ride..."

Nonsense! Why would a mediocre student like you want to play chess with Newton? Isn't that just asking for trouble?