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

[Unlimited Quantitative Easing: What are you thinking, silly girl! Of course, we'll kiss after we meet. I have some things to take care of right now, but I'll arrange for Shi Ci to pick you up this evening...]

Upon seeing this message, Zhang Wanzhen finally breathed a long sigh of relief, her tense shoulders and neck relaxing. However, deep in her heart, a faint anticipation for their meeting in the evening rose within her.

She knew that her boyfriend was a very busy and important person with countless important matters that required his decision-making and handling!

Therefore, she doesn't have much time to spend with herself, so she must cherish every rare opportunity to meet!

[The talisman was drawn crooked again today: Okay, Brother Chen! You have important business to attend to! I'll go tell Mom I'm going to Sister Shi Ci's house tonight...]

In fact, Zhang Wanzhen completely misunderstood at this moment.

The reason she and Chen Ming meet less often at this stage is not because Chen Ming is too busy, but mainly because her own family affairs have not yet been fully sorted out and she needs time to deal with them.

Once she moves into the lakeside villa, she will personally experience what it means to be accompanied by "three meals a day," what it means to be pampered with "heart full of love," and what it means to have a life of "steady and lasting affection."

……

After sending the message, Chen Ming gently placed his phone back on the bedside table. He heard even, soft breathing beside him and looked down to see that Xie Wanqing in his arms had fallen into a deep sleep sometime earlier.

The girl's long eyelashes rested quietly on her eyelids like butterfly wings, and her cheeks still had a flushed look after being charged.

It seems my little cousin is really tired—which is understandable, since she couldn't just be taking a bath in the erotic room!

Chapter 267: Ru Shuang and Meng Die

Exercising in the bathroom is quite physically demanding, and for Xie Wanqing, who was experiencing such a challenge for the first time, the dual strain on her body and mind was undoubtedly enormous.

It's perfectly normal to relax at this moment, be overwhelmed by fatigue, and fall asleep.

Chen Ming nodded in understanding and opened the system interface to check the results.

[Ding! You have recharged with the stunningly beautiful Xie Wanqing, gaining 2 points of Pleasure Power. First recharge bonus: 1000 points of Pleasure Power!]

后面还有14条类似的提示，一共获得2+1000+28=1030点欢愉神力。

Adding to the original 1697000 points, Chen Ming's total Joyful Divine Power has now reached 1698030 points.

After closing the semi-transparent system interface, Chen Ming's gaze returned to Xie Wanqing, who was fast asleep in his arms.

Looking at the girl's defenseless, peaceful, and obedient sleeping face, and recalling the image of his spoiled and domineering little cousin from his childhood who would snatch his toys and snacks and argue back, a strange sense of satisfaction and open-mindedness arose spontaneously.

He immediately felt his heart expand and his mind refreshed, as if the little grudge that had been stuck in his heart for so long had finally been completely cleared up and resolved.

Alright, since you're being so good now and have given your cousin some joy, I'll generously forgive you for that little grudge I wrote down in my little notebook when we were kids!

While in a good mood, his physical needs also became apparent. He had been so focused on his "recharging" project that he hadn't even eaten lunch. Now that he had some free time, he started to feel a slight hunger pang, and although he was still in good spirits and not sleepy.

So Chen Ming quietly got up and prepared to go to the suite's living room to get something to eat—even though he had missed mealtime, the hotel would still deliver food as long as the money was there.

He pulled his arm, which Xie Wanqing was using as a pillow, out, and slowly supported his body with his other hand, his movements extremely gentle.

However, just as she was about to successfully escape, Xie Wanqing was still disturbed by his slight movement. Her long eyelashes trembled a few times, and she slowly woke up.

When the girl groggily opened her eyes and saw her cousin's face so close to hers, she froze for a second, her eyes filled with the bewilderment of someone just waking up. Then, memories flooded back to her mind like a tide; she instantly remembered where she was and the embarrassing things she and her cousin had just done.

The moment her thoughts returned, Xie Wanqing reacted almost instinctively, grabbing Chen Ming tightly in her arms as he tried to slip away. In her husky, sleepy voice, she asked coquettishly:

"Cousin~ Where are you going? You're not...you're not planning to leave me here alone, are you?"

Hearing the dependent question from the girl in his arms, Chen Ming, who was being held in a hug, couldn't help but smile slightly:

"Silly cousin, what are you thinking about? Your cousin isn't leaving. I'm just going to the living room to grab something to eat and fill my stomach. If you're tired, go to sleep for a while. I'll come back to keep you company after I finish eating, okay?"

His words were like a warm current, gently flowing into Xie Wanqing's heart.

She looked up and saw that there was no perfunctory attitude in Chen Ming's eyes, only a trace of tenderness for her. Only then did she feel completely relieved. The arms that were tightly wrapped around his neck and waist finally slowly and reluctantly let go.

Immediately, a strong drowsiness quickly took over her consciousness. She couldn't help but yawn slightly, her voice thick with nasal tone, almost murmuring a request:

"Alright then... But if you really have to leave here later, cousin, you must remember to take me with you... Don't just sneak away by yourself... Otherwise, if I wake up and can't see you, I'll start overthinking and get scared... Okay?"

These words, brimming with dependence, startled Chen Ming. He hadn't expected that his cousin, who had been so spoiled in childhood and shrewd and calculating after their reunion, would so quickly reveal such a clingy and insecure side after their closest encounter.

However, this feeling of being closely depended on was quite nice, greatly satisfying his deep-seated desire for control and possession.

So he promised firmly, "Okay, cousin promises you. If I leave, I'll definitely take you with me. I'll never leave you here alone. Sleep soundly."

"Uh-huh……"

Having received his solemn promise, Xie Wanqing seemed to finally let down her guard. She nuzzled her delicate chin against his chest and mumbled indistinctly, "Then I'll sleep a little longer... I was just... really too tired..."

Her voice gradually faded, and her breathing quickly became even and long again. She was clearly exhausted and fell asleep again in an instant.

She lay on her side, her graceful body outlining alluring curves under the thin blanket, her long black hair spreading out like seaweed beside the pillow, her serene sleeping face like a sleeping princess in a fairy tale, a real-life Sleeping Beauty.

Chen Ming quietly admired the unguarded sleeping face in his arms for a while. His gaze swept over her trembling eyelashes, her pert nose, and her slightly parted cherry lips, and a strange feeling of tenderness welled up in his heart.

He smiled, then carefully withdrew, tucked her in, and quietly put on the clothes scattered on the floor before leaving the suite's bedroom.

Upon arriving in the living room, Chen Ming leisurely enjoyed a sumptuous and exquisite late lunch.

A feeling of languor after a full meal washed over him. He went back to the bedroom and saw Xie Wanqing still in the same position, sleeping soundly and peacefully.

So he quietly slipped into bed again, closed his eyes, and took a very pleasant afternoon nap.

……

Time slipped away quietly in the stillness of sleep, and the sunlight outside the window gradually began to slant westward.

Chen Ming woke up groggily, and before he could fully open his eyes, the warm touch on his arm and the familiar fragrance lingering around his nose awakened his senses.

He opened his sleepy eyes, and the sight that greeted him instantly woke him up—Xie Wanqing beside him was in a languid, half-asleep state. She was facing him sideways, wearing what was known as "The Emperor's New Clothes," her fair, jade-like skin gleaming with a pearly luster in the dim light filtering through the curtains.

Upon seeing this, Chen Ming's mood became excited immediately, and the effect was immediate!

Awakened, Xie Wanqing wasn't grumpy. She simply gazed at him quietly, her eyes, still slightly sleepy, shimmering with moisture. A faint, alluring smile played on her lips as she softly spoke:

"Cousin, you're awake?"

The ambiguous scene and the provocative tone instantly stirred up ripples in Chen Ming's heart.

He stretched out his arms and pulled the girl tightly into his embrace, lowering his head to whisper in her ear:

"Hmm, not only am I awake..." He paused deliberately, guiding her senses, "but you've also woken up the future. If you don't take responsibility for putting the future back to sleep, I bet the future will be very sad, believe it or not?"

As he spoke, he mischievously pressed his arm against Xie Wanqing's fair and slender legs, making her even happier.

Xie Wanqing was taken aback at first, but then immediately understood Chen Ming's suggestive teasing.

Feeling that happy future approaching her, two blushes instantly rose to her cheeks, and her heart pounded like a deer.

Faced with such a powerful man, she did feel a subconscious fear and a sense of being unable to cope, but at the same time, a secret joy and vanity were also quietly growing within her.

Firstly, this undoubtedly proves that she has a strong attraction for Chen Ming, making him so infatuated; secondly, in the long run, this may not be a bad thing for her. As long as she can control the degree and not spend as much time and effort accompanying him as she did today, occasional "hard work" may bring her a more stable position and more affection.

She thought to herself that as long as she didn't spend every day with Chen Ming, it would be fine. Otherwise, after a while, she was afraid that this sweet "recharging" would really wear her out...

So, suppressing the flutter in her heart, she gave Chen Ming a coquettish glare, her eyes a mixture of shyness and allure, and drawled out her words:

"I believe you... I believe you, okay? Cousin, your future... it's getting brighter and brighter..."

Xie Wanqing's words carried a hint of indulgence and resignation.

After saying that, she seemed to have made up her mind to seize the future...

Afterwards, Chen Ming enthusiastically began teaching Xie Wanqing a yoga course that helped to stretch her muscles and bones.

After patiently guiding students through several challenging yoga poses, including Child's Pose, Cat Stretch, Downward-Facing Dog, Standing Forward Bend, Triangle Pose, Wide-Legged Forward Bend, and even the extremely difficult Splits, I was able to demonstrate them in turn.

The two finally shook off the lingering drowsiness from their afternoon nap, feeling completely refreshed and invigorated.

They took a shower together, and then left the hotel hand in hand, looking refreshed.

Chen Ming drove his sleek luxury car, carrying his radiant little cousin, all the way back to the tranquil and elegant villa by the lake.

After parking the car in the underground garage, Chen Ming first took out his phone and dialed Shi Ci's number, briefly instructing her to drive the luxury car provided by Lao Longxiang Company, befitting the status of a "rich young lady," to pick up Zhang Wanzhen from where she was currently staying.

Immediately afterwards, he dialed Liu Rushuang's number.

Considering the need to arrange a job for Zhang Wanzhen's mother, Zhang Xuanni, at an entertainment company, and also the previously planned dispatch of company professionals to Tokyo, Japan, to handle the artist contract and work visa procedures for the girl named An Hemei, these matters also need to be put on the agenda as soon as possible...

These matters are all closely related to his newly established entertainment company.

As soon as the call connected, almost immediately Liu Rushuang's energetic and sweet voice came through the receiver, her tone filled with undisguised surprise and joy:

"Dear Senior Chen Ming! Did the sun rise in the west today? You actually called me! Did you miss me?"

It's no wonder she was so excited. Because Chen Ming has the ability to teleport, the two of them can meet at the lakeside villa almost every night and spend time together. Therefore, the number of times Chen Ming takes the initiative to contact her during the day is indeed very few.

This unexpected phone call was undoubtedly a huge surprise for Liu Rushuang, making her heart feel as sweet as if it were filled with honey.

"Mmm, I miss my darling Ru Shuang."

Chen Ming's affirmative answer made Liu Rushuang's smile widen even more on the other end of the phone.

He then asked, "Where are you now?"

"I'm still at driving school!" Liu Rushuang's voice was light and cheerful. "But today's class is almost over, and I'm just packing up! Is there anything you need, senior? I'll be home soon!"

Chen Ming was naturally aware of and supported Liu Rushuang's decision to learn to drive.

As the number of girls around him increased, so did his need for transportation. His garage now houses five luxury cars—four newly purchased and one he already owned.

The awkward truth is that among the girls in his harem, only his personal maid Han Xueyi and his cook Li Xiangling currently hold driver's licenses and are legally allowed to drive on the road. The other girls can only admire the dazzling cars in the garage from afar.

Students like Shen Qingyao and Chen Suyan are currently in high school and have heavy academic workloads, so they simply don't have enough time to take the driving test. They plan to wait until the long summer vacation arrives before enrolling in a driving school and focusing on mastering the skill.

As university students, Liu Rushuang and Su Mengdie have relatively flexible and free course schedules and much more free time.

After the preparations for the entertainment company were completed, the two close friends decided to go to driving school together to enroll.

After a moment of reflection, Chen Ming smiled and said, "No need to rush. Send me your exact location at the driving school, and I'll come pick you up."

"what?!"

Liu Rushuang was clearly stunned, then burst into even greater joy, her voice rising eight octaves: "Senior, you're coming to pick me up in person?! Oh my god! You're so kind!! I...I feel so happy!! I'll send you my location right now! Right away!"

After saying that, Liu Rushuang happily hung up the phone.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Ming's phone received her precise location information.

One can imagine that Liu Rushuang, sitting in the driving school at this moment, must be beaming with a smile as bright as a blooming flower.

For the average man, picking up and dropping off his girlfriend might be seen as a routine part of the relationship, or even a matter of course. If he's late, he might have to face his girlfriend's complaints and tantrums.

But for a man as capable as Chen Ming, who is never short of outstanding women around him, he doesn't need to do such "down-to-earth" things on a daily basis.

That's why his rare act of picking her up and dropping her off is so precious, enough to fill his woman's heart with the happiness of being specially pampered!

This is the value multiplication effect brought about by scarcity...

Meanwhile, at the driving school's training grounds.

Liu Rushuang, who had just sent her location to Chen Ming, still had an irrepressible bright smile on her face as she walked briskly to a training car that was practicing reversing into a parking space.

Inside the car sat a young woman with a cool and aloof demeanor and stunning beauty; it was Su Mengdie.

Liu Rushuang excitedly knocked on the car window, and as soon as the window rolled down, she eagerly spoke to Su Mengdie in the driver's seat:

"Mengmeng, stop practicing! Get ready! Senior said he's coming to pick us up soon!"

Chapter 268: Su Mengdie's Sense of Urgency

Su Mengdie, who was concentrating on pressing the clutch and trying to perfectly reverse the car into the parking space, trembled slightly when she heard the news.

My mind wandered, the tire crossed the line, and I veered off course again.

She simply stepped on the brakes, brought the car to a stop, unbuckled her seatbelt, opened the door, and got out.

"He...is coming over?"

Su Mengdie's cool voice carried a subtle, complex emotion, and her beautiful eyes, as calm as a still pool, looked at Liu Rushuang, seeking confirmation.

The driving school they attended was quite prestigious, offering one-on-one instruction with each student having their own instructor. Therefore, they could pause their practice and get out of the car to rest at any time, unlike at regular driving schools where they had to wait in line, giving them a high degree of freedom.

The female coach standing to the side merely glanced at them lazily, without urging them on. After all, the two girls had paid their tuition, their teaching hours were fixed, and if they wanted to slack off and rest, the coach was happy to relax too, as they wouldn't lose a penny of their money.

Su Mengdie's feelings towards Chen Ming were indeed very complicated.

First, she suffers from a very severe case of androphobia.