[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

The house is a two-story detached house with a large yard in front of it that is enclosed by a wall, and a separate small kitchen on the right side of the house.

However, because no one has lived there for a long time, the entire house, including the yard and kitchen, has fallen into disrepair and become abandoned.

Except for preserving the original frame of the house, Nicoto removed all the other doors and windows, and even smashed the almost dilapidated small kitchen with a hammer!

You wanted to help throughout the whole process but weren't allowed, so you just played in the front yard with the two little puppies you bought in town, one yellow and one black.

After an hour of demolition work, Nicoto's body was covered in sweat from the excessive exercise. His black shirt was soaked through and clung to his body, outlining his broad silhouette.

He simply grabbed the hem of his shirt and pulled it up sharply. With the soft rustling of the fabric, his strong body was suddenly exposed to the sunlight!

The shoulder blades bulged high with the contraction of the muscles, like the back of a tiger poised to pounce. Sweat meandered down the spine, forming fine lines on the sides of the waist, and the two dimples on the lower back looked particularly sexy under the hazy light of the sweat.

His chest muscles were well-defined, and beads of sweat slid down his neck, into the deep hollow of his collarbone, then rolled down the groove to his firm abdomen, finally disappearing into the edge of his work pants.

His arm muscles were bulging, and the veins on his biceps were faintly visible. As he swung his fist, his abdominal muscles taut out deep lines!

Sunlight refracted through the beads of sweat, casting a wild sheen on his body, while the tangled, intricate scars on his skin drew the eye with an overwhelming sense of power.

You suddenly jumped up from the small stool and ran towards the gate outside the yard, chased by the two puppies. You quickly closed the gate to prevent anyone passing by from seeing this scene!

Then you pull a towel out of the bag and rush over to Nicoto, wiping him roughly to clean off his sticky sweat.

Just as the dry towel brushed against his chest, you noticed his body suddenly tense up!

You immediately realized what was happening, lowered your eyes to look down, and then chuckled softly.

"Looks like you still have a lot of energy. Then, while you're at it, pull out the weeds in the yard."

"If you can clean up all the clutter today, I'll reward you in your favorite way..."

It turns out that human potential is enormous. Originally, it was planned that the two of them would have to clean up the work for three days. However, inspired by this, Nicole managed to clean up all the extra stuff in the house, the weeds in the yard, and even the mottled exterior walls of the house and the paving stones in the yard at night!

And Nicoto got the reward he wanted.

A fluffy bear onesie and a bunny ear hair accessory.

When you receive the item, you ask him a question out of curiosity and with a hint of joking.

"Is this what you wanted? I understand you like teddy bears, but what's with the rabbit ears?"

Nicole picked up the rabbit ear headband and put it directly on your head.

Then, with a calm expression, she said a gentle compliment: "Indeed, very cute."

Then he explained to you, "I've seen one of your cartoons where we use a bear, while you use a rabbit."

"Although I don't understand why it's a rabbit and not a dragon, I think it's cute and I want to see you turn into a rabbit too."

You immediately understood which cartoon he was referring to, and explained it to him:

"Because the image of a rabbit is relatively gentle, and it is a homophone for the Chinese word for 'comrade,' it is very suitable for our kind and united image."

Nicoto nodded: "I see. I thought it meant quantity and vigorous reproduction."

Reproduction?

You raised an eyebrow in surprise: "So, that's why you came up with this way of playing?"

Nicole frowned, picked up her pajamas, and headed to the bathroom.

"I'm going to take a shower first."

That hurried figure seemed to be fleeing in embarrassment due to a misunderstanding.

You couldn't help but laugh, and then you braided one pigtail on each side, using the rabbit ears as a base.

Since we're going to pursue 'nostalgia,' let's go all the way with it.

Soon, Nicoto came out of the bathroom after taking a shower.

His already tall and sturdy frame, now wrapped in a fluffy and oversized pajama set, made him appear even larger.

At first glance, it really does look like a big brown bear!

And at this moment, this 'bear' is walking towards you with a serious expression, its tall body forming a huge contrast with you.

"Dear Comrade Rabbit, what are you doing here all alone?"

You rest your hands behind your back, looking completely calm and collected.

"Of course I came to see you. Don't you want to see me, little bear?"

The bear's massive body looms over you, its eyes filled with earnestness and longing.

"I am waiting every moment, waiting for your arrival..."

You raise your hand and pinch his bear ears to play with them.

"Then you'd better behave and listen to me, otherwise I'll be willing to come back to you to continue 'cooperating'."

You originally thought he would obediently cooperate, but unexpectedly his tone suddenly changed.

"Now that you're here, don't even think about escaping!"

After saying that, his huge body suddenly pressed you down and then completely surrounded you!

It seems that one should remain vigilant when dealing with wild beasts.

Fortunately, you've already tamed him...

Bonus Chapter: Nicholas x You 4

After replacing the windows and two main doors, the interior and exterior walls were also repaired.

Because you didn't want to spend time airing out formaldehyde and Nicole preferred a natural, eco-friendly style, you didn't choose to paint it.

After you and Nicole bought some basic furniture, you moved in and then slowly started renovating the yard.

Since the interior was fitted with an open kitchen, the space outside, which was originally a small kitchen, became unusable, and you ultimately decided to use it as a doghouse for your two puppies.

Then, a walkway was laid in the middle of the yard to separate the area, and the entire area on the right next to the doghouse was fenced off as the dog's play area.

Nick was worried that the puppy wouldn't be able to stand the heat in the summer, so he specially installed a wall-mounted air conditioner in the doghouse, which can cool the room and also prevent the dog from damaging or making it dirty.

On the other side of the courtyard, a wooden pavilion was built, and grapevines were planted next to the four supports. This way, in the summer, people can not only sit under it to cool off, but also pick grapes to eat.

After planting two jasmine trees in the remaining two-thirds of the open space on the left, you also sowed some vegetable seeds.

This is what you requested. After all, no piece of land in Chinese hands can escape being cultivated.

After completing all the planned tasks, you poured dog food into the bowls of the two puppies, then picked up a large red bag and walked out of the yard, waving and calling to Nicoto, who was hanging clothes to dry on the second-floor balcony.

"Little bear! Come down quickly!"

Upon hearing this, Nicole hung the coat hanger in her hand on the pole under the eaves, then raised her hand to brace herself against the concrete railing, and then rolled over!

With a lithe and agile body, he flipped over the railing and then plummeted straight down!

But don't worry, the height is estimated to be only about three meters, so jumping down won't cause any harm to Nicoto.

Sure enough, with a thud, Nicoto's feet landed firmly on the ground, and he walked steadily toward you.

But when he gets close, you tease him: "Silly bear, why don't you take the stairs? You might break the newly laid floor tiles."

Nicoto took the bag you handed him and responded sullenly:

"Hurry up."

So, it's your fault?

Although you think his reaction is a bit silly, you can't deny that his attitude of putting you first really pleases you.

So you reached out and ruffled his hair, then gave him a compliment:

"Very good, well done. If the floor tiles are broken, it can only be because of their poor quality."

Next, you take a "福" (good fortune) character sticker out of the bag, peel off the adhesive backing paper, and stick it squarely on a large door.

On the other side, the operation is repeated.

As for the remaining roll of large red firecrackers in the bag, you're about to teach Nicoto how to disassemble and use them.

But to my surprise, he refused, saying that he would do the same.

Because in their country, they also set off firecrackers to celebrate special days or major holidays.

Then he took out the roll of big red firecrackers from the bag.

The outermost seal was removed, revealing the hidden danger inside.

The firecrackers, draped in red, were flung to the ground by Nicole, like the tracks of a red tank, crushing every inch of dust beneath them.

He removed the fuse, took out a lighter, and lit it.

You immediately cover your ears, trying to block out the piercing explosions.

As the powerful bombing roared, thick smoke rose higher and higher, bringing with it a strong smell of gunpowder.

After the smoke and fog dissipated, only a pile of red scraps of paper remained on the ground. Their swollen and curled edges resembled a large number of flower petals scattered on the ground, exuding a festive atmosphere.

You turned your head to look at Nicoto, your face and eyes filled with a smile.

"Hey little bear! Let's have a drink to celebrate the completion of your little house."

But Nicole corrects you with a serious expression.

"This is our cabin."

You take his hand and smile in response:

"Yes, our little cabin."

After you finished speaking, you led him into the house.

Bonus Chapter: Nicholas x You 5

After the cabin was built, Nicoto began a life of leaving early and returning late.

In the morning, he goes out to buy groceries and comes back to make you breakfast. At noon, he takes his fishing rod and goes fishing. Then in the afternoon, he goes to the beach to swim or sunbathe.

In the evening, we'll naturally snuggle up in the house and research cooking, exploring different dishes and cooking methods.

You only spent the first few days with him, but then, seeing your skin tone getting darker and darker, you refused to go out with him anymore.