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

Despite not feeling pain—actually, Chen Ming had secretly used healing magic to heal her wounds, which was why she didn't feel pain. Unaware of this, she thought it was adrenaline that had a magical pain-relieving effect!

But the tears just wouldn't stop, as if they had their own will, flowing out uncontrollably. The glistening tears slid silently down her flushed cheeks, soaking the hair at her temples and the pillow.

Perhaps these tears are a vivid and poignant ending to her pure and innocent youth.

The transformation from girl to woman was completed at this moment.

All those past fantasies, anxieties, and vague longings for love have finally come to fruition, taking concrete form in the man embracing her at this moment.

Or perhaps, these tears are because of the heavy, quietly growing concern in their hearts.

From then on, my life was no longer just about myself and my mother; there was another person I needed to cherish and whose fate was intertwined with mine.

This newfound emotional connection filled her with sweetness and contentment, causing her to shed tears of happiness...

She couldn't say for sure what the specific reason was.

Until the man in front of her noticed her tears of joy.

Chen Ming didn't say anything, but lowered his head and gently kissed away the tear stains on her cheek.

This tender gesture, like a warm current, instantly flowed into Luo Li's heart, carrying a soothing magic.

The inexplicable and indescribable emotions that welled up were quickly and quietly dispelled.

She subconsciously opened her eyes, which appeared even clearer and bluer after being washed by tears, with tiny teardrops still clinging to her long eyelashes, and met Chen Ming's gaze.

Seeing the girl's tearful face, Chen Ming whispered words of comfort in her ear with great affection.

"It's alright, Xiao Li. I promise you will never regret this choice in the future, never!"

His words, though lacking in flowery language, carried a heavy weight, striking directly at Luo Li's most tender heart.

"Hmm~"

Luo Li responded with a soft, nasal tone, but it was full of trust.

Then, in a slightly hoarse voice, she asked, "Is it done?"

Clearly, the girl was asking whether the charging process had truly ended completely.

"OK OK."

Chen Ming immediately gave an affirmative answer, his tone incredibly gentle, and asked with concern, "How are you feeling now?"

Luo Li buried her face in the crook of his neck, greedily inhaling his reassuring scent, her voice muffled and heavy with weariness:

"I'm tired...so tired, I just want to sleep for a while..."

“Okay, I’ll hold you while you sleep,” Chen Ming replied affectionately. “Rest assured, I’m here.”

"Um……"

Luo Li gave a muffled response, not wanting to move a finger, and leaned against Chen Ming's embrace, completely dependent on him. Her breathing gradually became even and long, and she fell into a deep sleep.

Chen Ming looked down at the girl's stunningly beautiful profile even in her sleep, a gentle smile spreading across his face. To avoid waking her, Chen Ming closed his eyes as well, intending to rest with her for a while.

The two fell asleep in each other's arms, spending a warm and wonderful time together in the tranquil suite.

2.5 hours later...

Chen Ming was the first to slowly wake up from his deep sleep.

He lowered his head slightly and saw that Luo Li was still sleeping soundly in his arms, her sleeping face peaceful, but her posture was more relaxed than before, with one hand unconsciously resting on his chest.

Just watching this scene, Chen Ming felt that some thoughts that had just subsided began to resurface uncontrollably.

There was no way around it; his physical condition was simply too extraordinary, and his recovery speed far exceeded that of ordinary people. Naturally, he was in a state of high spirits at the moment.

Fortunately, Chen Ming has always been very considerate of his women.

He knew that Luo Li was a first-time recharger and had expended a lot of energy, so what she needed most right now was a good rest.

Continuing to charge her is not only unkind, but may also leave her with negative psychological trauma.

So he quickly dispelled Cesium's thoughts and prepared to shift his attention.

So Chen Ming used extremely gentle movements to slowly pull his arm out from under Luo Li's neck, then supported her head and gently moved her to the pillow next to her.

Throughout the entire process, Luo Li only unconsciously smacked her lips and made a soft muttering sound, without being woken up.

Chen Ming breathed a sigh of relief and quietly sat up.

There was no way around it; Luo Li's stunning beauty and graceful figure were too attractive to him. If he let her continue sleeping in his arms, his supposedly strong self-control probably wouldn't last long.

So Chen Ming decisively decided to leave the bed and sit down on the large, soft sofa. He then opened the system interface to check the results of his battle, in order to distract himself.

A pale blue screen unfolded before my eyes, displaying a series of scrolling notifications.

[Ding! You've recharged with the stunningly beautiful Luo Li, gaining 2 points of Pleasure Power. First recharge bonus: 1000 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 3500000 points, Chen Ming's total Joyful Divine Power now reaches 3501030 points. (Daily charging income is calculated when switching worlds.)

After reviewing his haul, Chen Ming closed the system interface with satisfaction, feeling that the burning desire caused by the beauty had been somewhat relieved.

But just then, a faint, panicked whimper came from the bedroom.

Perhaps it was the sudden disappearance of that comforting, warm embrace in her dream that made Luo Li wake up with a start.

She opened her eyes abruptly, her first reaction being that the bed beside her was empty; she was all alone on the huge bed, and the man who should have been holding her was gone!

In an instant, an unprecedented sense of abandonment gripped her! Her heart clenched suddenly!

The girl hurriedly propped herself up, her body still feeling a little sore, and anxiously looked around before finally spotting the familiar figure sitting on the sofa.

My heart, which had been in my throat, finally settled down.

After a huge sense of relief came a slight annoyance and a childish sense of grievance.

She sat up, still wrapped in the blanket, and said to Chen Ming in a coquettish tone:

"You scared me to death! I thought... I thought you'd just leave me here all alone after you got me!"

After entrusting herself completely to Chen Ming, Luo Li's mindset did indeed undergo a dramatic change.

The reserve and shyness that belonged to a young girl have completely disappeared. Now, when facing Chen Ming, she can basically say whatever she wants naturally, even with a little bit of willfulness.

Upon hearing this, a gentle smile appeared on Chen Ming's face. He got up, walked back to the bedside, sat down, and without saying a word, pulled the beauty into his arms, saying affectionately.

"Silly girl, what are you thinking? Once you become my woman, Chen Ming, you're destined to be tied to me for life. Even if you try to sneak away, I'll search the ends of the earth to bring you back and keep you firmly by my side... But the way you looked just now, so afraid of being abandoned and not being able to find me, was actually quite cute..."

He paused, his tone turning concerned: "How are you? Do you feel better after a nap? Are you still tired?"

Faced with Chen Ming's straightforward concern, Luo Li completely let go of her shyness. No longer minding their current open and honest interaction, she nestled affectionately into Chen Ming's arms and said:

"Hmph~ I'm not afraid of being abandoned! I just woke up suddenly and didn't see you, so I was a little... a little worried about you."

She subtly changed her words, then, as if remembering something, changed the subject, saying, "Let's rest a little longer and then pack up and go back? Disappearing together for too long won't look good..."

Chapter 325: Farewell

Chen Ming looked at her with some surprise: "Go back? Now? Are you sure you can handle it?" He was referring to her physical condition. After all, only two hours had passed, and it was her first recharge.

Luo Li blushed at his question, which sounded suspicious but was actually quite concerned. She rolled her eyes at him, a look that was both alluring and slightly provocative: "Of course you can! Why not? It's not like you're some kind of... amazing person!"

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Upon hearing this, Chen Ming was first taken aback, then his expression changed as if he had heard something unbelievable.

This little girl actually dared to provoke him after personally "experiencing" his strength?

This is a classic case of "forgetting the pain once the wound has healed"!

This kind of blatant mockery was practically a declaration of war, how could Chen Ming tolerate it?

Suddenly, his eyes turned dangerous, and the anger he had forcibly suppressed reignited. He looked at Luo Li with ill intent and asked:

"Oh? Are you sure?"

Luo Li immediately sensed the change in his body and panicked.

God knows, she was just bragging casually, trying to save face! If Chen Ming had taken it seriously, with his superhuman stamina, she would definitely have been exhausted, and might not even be able to get out of bed normally tomorrow!

But... admitting defeat is not Luo Li's style!

So, feigning composure, she continued stubbornly, without batting an eye:

"Now...now is definitely not an option! I have a lot of things to take care of when I get back to the company...How about this, let's call a truce for today! We'll have our 'final showdown' before you head back to Ling'an City! How about that?"

To completely change the subject, she immediately asked, "By the way, when are you planning to go back to Ling'an City? Xueyi said this morning that you're going back soon."

Chen Ming was good at letting the facts speak for themselves, so he didn't argue and responded in the same way she said.

"It should be in the next day or two! But don't worry, distance isn't a problem. I'll make time to come see you often; it's not a difficult thing for me..."

He was being rather conservative in his statement. In reality, with his extraordinary ability to teleport, he could easily make time to see her every day, as routinely as going to and from get off work, if he so desired.

After a pause, Chen Ming reached out and gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, looking at her tenderly as he continued, "More importantly, if you encounter any difficulties, whether at work or in your life, or even just because you're feeling down and want to talk to someone, remember to call me immediately. Don't try to handle things alone, okay? You're not alone anymore; you have me!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Li smiled smugly, thinking she had cleverly diverted the dangerous topic by asking about the return date, and felt quite pleased with herself.

Little did she know, Chen Ming saw right through her little scheme, but he was happy to indulge her and let this stubborn girl have her way, unwilling to argue with her over such a harmless verbal battle.

"Okay, I've got it."

She nodded, her voice gentle, her eyes brimming as she looked at him affectionately, saying, "You're so good to me, I didn't entrust myself to the wrong person..."

[Ding! Luo Li's favorability +1, current favorability 81!]

This increase in affection stemmed from her genuine feeling that after winning her over, Chen Ming not only didn't look down on her at all, but instead cherished her even more, meticulously planning their future together...

This gentle attitude after the fact is far more touching to a young girl's heart than passionate pursuit, making her feel incredibly gratified and at ease about her choice.

Chen Ming noticed the growing affection in her eyes, reached out and gently pinched the tip of her pert nose, his tone carrying an air of self-righteous dominance:

"Of course! I'm not the kind of man who starts something and then abandons it. I said I'd take care of you for life, and that means for life. You're now firmly bound to me for life. Don't even think about running away, and you can't escape."

He smiled and leaned closer to the girl, pretending to kiss her, "Come on, to celebrate Miss Luo Li being officially recognized by me, let me give you a kiss!"

Luo Li's mindset had completely changed. Her initial hesitation had vanished, replaced by a sense of security and belonging. Seeing Chen Ming approaching with a mischievous grin, she suddenly felt playful, nimbly turning her head away while giggling and playfully pushing his shoulder.

"I don't want you to smell it! Ugh! I said no... It tickles! Haha..."

After playing and frolicking for a while, the two looked at each other and smiled, then stopped and walked hand in hand into the spacious and luxurious bathroom...

When the two of them were dressed, packed their belongings, and walked out of the hotel side by side, dusk had already fallen.

Looking at the time, the two were both somewhat surprised, not expecting to have spent almost the entire day in the room.

"Are you hungry?" Chen Ming naturally took her hand. "Let's find a place to eat dinner? We can go back after we eat."

Luo Li's eyes lit up, and she immediately nodded: "Okay!"

She was reluctant to part with Chen Ming so soon and wanted to stay a little longer.

The girl tilted her head and thought for a moment, then suggested, "I know a really lively night market with lots of food stalls nearby. The food is really authentic, and all the locals love to go! Want to try it? It's just... the environment might not be that fancy."

She looked at Chen Ming with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation, worried that he, accustomed to a life of luxury, might not be used to the noisy, bustling streets.

Chen Ming laughed when he heard this. He was just an ordinary person, so how could he not be used to eating at a street food stall?

"A street food stall? Great! It's been a long time since I've eaten in a place with such a lively atmosphere. Let's go, lead the way, let's experience the delicious local cuisine of Bingxia City with Xiaoli today."

Seeing that he readily agreed without any reluctance or disdain, Luo Li was even more delighted.

The man she liked was indeed different from those pseudo-elites who only cared about appearances. He could easily enter and leave top-tier hotels, and he could also sit comfortably on a plastic bench on the street. This authenticity and inclusiveness made her feel especially precious about him.

Soon, the two drove to the night market that Luo Li had mentioned.

The place was indeed bustling with activity, with various food stalls lined up one after another, neon signs flashing, and the air filled with the enticing aroma of barbecue, stir-fries, and fried foods. It was a lively and vibrant place, brimming with the sounds of people.

Luo Li led Chen Ming through the crowd with practiced ease, and found a small shop she frequented that was famous for its specialty clay pot porridge and grilled skewers.

Sitting down at a slightly greasy but spotless plastic table, Luo Li enthusiastically ordered several signature dishes: a pot of delicious seafood congee, several fragrant grilled lamb skewers, chicken wings, and eggplant, as well as two refreshing cold side dishes. Chen Ming was in charge of opening the beer and filling both their glasses.

While waiting for the food to be served, looking at the bustling crowd around him, listening to the lively chatter, and smelling the down-to-earth aroma of the food, Chen Ming felt a long-lost sense of relaxation and comfort.

Luo Li, resting her chin on her hand, pointed out to him with sparkling eyes which restaurants were delicious and which owners were honest, as if she had returned to her familiar and beloved daily life, making her appear even more vibrant and lively.

The dishes were served quickly, and they tasted great. Although not fancy, they were made with high-quality ingredients and cooked to perfection, full of homely warmth and wok hei (the smoky aroma imparted by a hot wok).

The two chatted over cold beer, their conversation ranging from all sorts of topics to trivial matters at work. They occasionally exchanged a smile, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

On a whim, Luo Li even snatched a half-eaten, slightly spicy chicken wing from Chen Ming's hand, insisting on tasting it. She then stuck out her tongue from the spiciness and chugged beer, making Chen Ming laugh and hurriedly hand her water. This uninhibited and relaxed interaction brought the two closer together.