Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

Chen Ming's hands would either gently stroke her hair or linger on her slender waist, while Xie Wanqing would sometimes act coquettishly and sometimes submissively, perfectly striking the right balance between wanting to refuse and welcoming.

When he felt the time was right, Chen Ming leaned close to her ear and said, "Let's go, cousin, let's find a more relaxed place to talk..."

In response, Xie Wanqing, sitting in Chen Ming's lap, simply raised her watery eyes to look at him, her cheeks flushed, but she did not show any objection.

She obediently stood up, and reached for the half-finished cappuccino on the table, seemingly out of an unconscious habit of not wanting to waste anything.

Seeing this, Chen Ming casually said, "It's too inconvenient to carry this, just leave it here!"

Xie Wanqing was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, her gaze lingering on the half-cup of coffee for a moment.

This drink, costing only a few dozen yuan, wasn't something she could easily discard, especially for someone who used to be frugal. She had fabricated a story on social media, claiming she was dating a mysterious, wealthy boyfriend. To increase credibility, she rented luxury cars, bought counterfeit luxury goods, and spent a fortune, naturally forcing her to be extremely frugal in her daily life…

But at that moment, she immediately realized that she really had a wealthy boyfriend, no longer needed to fabricate lies, and it was time to say goodbye to her past petty lifestyle.

So Xie Wanqing didn't say much, only obediently replied with a soft "oh", then put the cup back on the table, turned around, and followed Chen Ming step by step out of the coffee shop.

After leaving the store, Chen Ming naturally wrapped his arm around her waist, his palm firmly pressed against her side, intimately embracing her in a gesture of public declaration of ownership, and led her through the mall's magnificent atrium, heading straight for a five-star hotel connected to the mall.

The check-in process was efficient and discreet. The well-trained front desk staff seemed accustomed to such scenes and maintained a professional smile.

After receiving the room key, she took the private elevator directly to the high-floor suite. As the heavy door clicked shut behind her, shutting out all the noise from the outside world, the extremely luxurious yet somewhat empty and quiet environment inside the suite made Xie Wanqing's heart beat faster involuntarily.

She felt a little nervous, her heart pounding like a trapped deer.

On the surface, however, she remained calm, pretending to look around the suite with curiosity, and stepped into the living room, trying to ease the suddenly private atmosphere.

But she had only taken a few steps, and hadn't even had a chance to see the whole living room, when she heard steady footsteps behind her.

Immediately afterwards, a hot and aggressive body embraced her from behind, and a pair of strong arms unexpectedly wrapped around her slender waist, locking her firmly in place.

Chen Ming hugged her tightly from behind, resting his chin gently on her slender shoulder, burying his nose deep into her fragrant hair, and greedily inhaling its scent.

Top-tier lung-clearing!

He felt the barely perceptible tremor of the girl in his arms, a playful smile curving his lips, and asked in a deep voice:

"What? Are you scared?"

Xie Wanqing was very intelligent. She immediately sensed from Chen Ming's tightening arms and slightly pleased tone that her cousin seemed to... prefer her somewhat timid reaction at this moment?

A sudden inspiration struck her, and she immediately abandoned her attempt to feign composure. Instead, she relaxed her body, letting a hint of vulnerability show, and responded softly:

"Um...it's my first time, I'm feeling a bit nervous..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming chuckled softly, his mood becoming even more cheerful.

He turned his head, his lips almost touching her earlobe, and said in an extremely gentle, seductive voice:

"Don't be afraid, silly cousin... I'm your cousin, how could I hurt you? Relax..."

"..."

An invisible black line appeared on Xie Wanqing's face, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

The term "cousin" was like a key, instantly unlocking a hidden box in her mind, and words like "forbidden," "Yosuga no Sora," and "German orthopedics" popped out uncontrollably.

However, to her own surprise, along with this intense sense of shame and immorality, a strange and inexplicable excitement and trembling quietly arose deep within her.

This thrill of walking on the edge of morality seems to add a layer of complex and dangerous allure to everything that is about to happen.

Seeing that Xie Wanqing did not reply, Chen Ming pressed his advantage:

"I'm really angry right now!"

At the same time, he gently patted Xie Wanqing's shoulder, hinting at his next move.

Having never experienced such a "grand occasion" before, Xie Wanqing saw the undisguised burning in Chen Ming's eyes and hurriedly shook her head, instinctively resisting:

"No...no, I really don't know how to do this..."

"Won't?"

Chen Ming interrupted her before she could finish her refusal, his tone carrying an undeniable force: "It's okay, you can learn slowly if you don't know how!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Xie Wanqing knew that she had nowhere to retreat, or rather, from the moment she stepped into this room, she had already given up the possibility of retreating.

A flicker of hesitation crossed her eyes, but she ultimately steeled herself, closed her eyes tightly, and with trembling hands reached out, bravely grasping her future…

Chen Ming looked at Xie Wanqing and could clearly sense that she was completely clueless and adorably clumsy, but this did not affect his pleasant mood at all.

Looking at this spoiled and willful girl from his memory, who once made him grit his teeth, now she looked obedient and almost devout, keeping her mouth shut!

This stark contrast greatly satisfied Chen Ming's sense of conquest, a feeling of "getting revenge," filling him with a surge of joy.

"Oh cousin... my dear cousin..."

As if playing a prank, he repeated the name in his deep, husky voice in her ear, as if savoring a candy with a special flavor.

Sure enough, he could clearly sense that Xie Wanqing stiffened abruptly the moment she heard the term "cousin." It seemed she was quite aware of the relationship between the two.

This is exactly the effect Chen Ming needs.

"Cousin, please stop talking... please stop calling me that..."

Although Xie Wanqing had already prepared herself mentally, when the title "cousin" was closely linked to what was happening at the moment, an overwhelming sense of shame and immorality still surged up uncontrollably, almost overwhelming her.

But she couldn't muster the courage to truly refuse or resist; she could only plead weakly like a drowning person.

"Don't call you anything?"

Chen Ming, who was determined to make this "revenge" drama go to the extreme, was unlikely to let her off easily.

Instead, he grinned mischievously and continued, emphasizing each word clearly, "You're my cousin, aren't you? You even stole my snacks when we were little... my gluttonous little cousin~"

Seeing that her pleas were useless and only aroused the other party's greater interest, Xie Wanqing completely gave up struggling.

She could only close her eyes tightly, burying her burning cheeks in the shadows, appearing as if her sanity had collapsed...

Of course, before officially starting to charge, Chen Ming still opened the system's shop interface and spent 3000 points of Joyful Divine Power to exchange for 3 [Beauty Potions], leaving him with a balance of 1697000 points.

With three faint white lights flashing by, three crystal bottles filled with pale pink liquid that seemed to flow like stars appeared in his palm.

After all, the first recharge reward for a school beauty is only 100 points, while the first recharge reward for a stunning beauty is a full 1000 points.

This bug is so bad, why not take advantage of it!

Moreover, it can increase the reward for each charge from 1 point to 2 points!

More importantly, isn't Xie Wanqing ultimately the one who benefits from growing up to be even more beautiful?

This deal is a sure thing, you can't lose money.

After exchanging the items, Chen Ming handed over three [Beauty Elixir] vials and said, "This elixir is called the Beauty Elixir. It can improve your appearance and optimize your figure. Drink it first..."

Upon hearing this, Xie Wanqing's long eyelashes trembled a few times, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Three exquisitely crafted crystal bottles came into view, their shimmering pink liquid eliciting a flicker of surprise and curiosity in her eyes. Because she had kept her eyes closed the entire time, she hadn't witnessed the miraculous creation of the potion out of thin air, assuming Chen Ming had simply taken it from his pocket or some small box he carried with him.

Despite being skeptical about the origin of the medicine and its supposed effects of "enhancing appearance and optimizing body shape," Xie Wanqing did not delve into the matter.

In her past understanding, the advertising slogans for the exorbitantly priced skincare and beauty products in top luxury boutiques were more exaggerated than the last, daring to advertise things like "reversing skin age" and "freezing youth." In comparison, the name and efficacy description of "beauty potion" sounded even a bit plain and unpretentious.

Moreover, given Chen Ming's wealth and status, he certainly has access to truly effective top-tier skincare products that are unimaginable to ordinary people. It's only reasonable that these products would be more effective than those on the market.

In short, her thinking was completely confined to the mundane realm, without any connection to the extraordinary!

Urged by Chen Ming, she took the three vials of medicine, tilted her head back, and drank them all in one gulp.

The cool, fragrant liquid slid down my throat, instantly transforming into a gentle warmth that flowed through my limbs and bones, and I felt a faint electric current running through my skin.

Xie Wanqing thought it was just her imagination, so she put down the empty bottle and said, "Cousin, I've finished drinking!"

His tone carried a hint of ease, as if he had just completed a task.

Chen Ming could already see the changes in Xie Wanqing's overall appearance through the system panel.

[Xie Wanqing's overall appearance rating: 87? 88? 89? 90] (Still growing...)

"very good!"

Chen Ming nodded in satisfaction.

As the miraculous power of the three [Beauty Elixir] began to take effect, Xie Wanqing's already delicate and fair skin seemed to be infused with a layer of radiant glow, so smooth that not a single pore could be seen. The contours of her facial features seemed to have been subtly adjusted by an invisible, skillful hand; her eyebrows were more fluid and natural, her eyes sparkled with life, her nose appeared more refined, and her lips became fuller and more luscious, a natural rosy red, glistening with moisture…

A breathtaking beauty, a blend of purity and allure, is quietly blossoming in the young girl.

This transformation was so dazzling that Chen Ming's gaze almost materialized, carrying a burning possessive desire to devour her whole.

Faced with his murderous gaze, Xie Wanqing felt somewhat frightened, so she forced herself to remain calm and asked:

"Cousin...why are you looking at me like that?"

"want!"

As he spoke, Chen Ming leaned in domineeringly...

[Ding! Xie Wanqing's favorability +10, current favorability 65!]

[Ding, Xie Wanqing's favorability +1 +1 +1...]

……

Chapter 264: The Naive and Sweet Mother-in-Law

"The boy rode a bamboo horse, playing with green plums around the bed" - Li Bai, "Changgan Xing, Part 1".

The wonderful experience that Chen Ming brought, a mixture of extreme intimacy and subtle transgression, was like a raging tsunami, quickly shattering Xie Wanqing's rationality and composure.

She felt as if she were flying into the clouds, or sinking into the warm seabed, her consciousness becoming blurred and fleeting. Her body and mind seemed to no longer belong to her, completely dominated by a primal pleasure, floating as if she had lost her soul, with only the most instinctive feelings spreading.

Time always flies when you're experiencing something extraordinary.

After an unknown amount of time, when the suite returned to calm, Xie Wanqing, as if all her strength had been drained, slumped lazily and wearily into the soft sofa.

Her once bright eyes were now unfocused, appearing somewhat dazed and empty, as if she had just experienced a long journey of out-of-body experience.

However, beneath this physical exhaustion, a complex and turbulent emotion was stirring within her.

A thought that seemed absurd yet incredibly real to her quietly began to take root—she felt that she might actually be falling in love with this distant cousin beside her.

At that moment, she suddenly remembered the words of the female writer Eileen Chang, which were once considered shocking: "The passage to a woman's soul is the path of sound."

Xie Wanqing used to scoff at this statement, considering it nothing more than a male-centric fantasy or some kind of extreme view. She firmly believed that emotions existed independently of the physical body, and were a resonance of the spirit.

But at this moment, she found herself seemingly "understanding".

The resonance that surged through every nerve ending in her body like an electric current during the ultimate intimacy, the sense of security of being accepted and possessed felt in the complete surrender... all of this was indeed like a peculiar key, which, in a brutal yet precise way, pried open a tightly closed door to her inner emotions.

This allows an emotion called "attachment" or even "love" to grow uncontrollably.

Before "recharging," she was perhaps more attracted by the enormous wealth and comfortable life represented by Chen Ming, the "Character Brother," making a choice based on practical interests.

But now, after experiencing the peak, she finds her desires have become even more insatiable—she not only wants her cousin's money, but also desires her cousin himself!

Unlike Xie Wanqing, whose feelings were subtly changing, Chen Ming's mindset remained consistent, clear, and "pure."

He came here because he "craved his cousin's body," to satisfy his childhood-derived, slightly wicked "desire to conquer" and "desire for revenge."

Now, as the negative emotions of being "bullied" accumulated in his childhood are completely released in this recharging process, he feels an unprecedented sense of clarity and comfort, as if he has completed an important ritual.

He easily reached out and pulled the limp Xie Wanqing into his arms, letting her lean against his chest.

His fingertips casually twirled the girl's slightly damp long hair, and he said with a clear hint of teasing:

"Cousin, it seems you're a bit out of shape! You'll have to 'exercise' with me every day to improve your physical fitness."

Upon hearing this, Xie Wanqing rolled her beautiful eyes listlessly and said in a coquettish tone, "I'm so annoyed!"

"Hmph~ Now that I'm yours, what else can I do but obediently listen to you?"

Although his words carried a hint of complaint, his tone revealed a sense of resigned dependence and intimacy.

Chen Ming was quite pleased with her obedient and compliant attitude, and pinched her cheek with satisfaction, making a promise:

"Good to know. As long as you continue to be so well-behaved and sensible, your cousin will never treat you badly. You'll have a good life ahead of you."

"Uh-huh!"

Xie Wanqing's eyes lit up when she heard this. After resting for a while, she seemed to have regained some energy.

So she eagerly tilted her head back, nuzzled Chen Ming's chin with her nose like a spoiled kitten, and pleaded softly: