149: Don't move, let me lie down for a while.

Each word uttered by Qin Guanguan was like a heavy hammer striking Ning Fengnian's soul.

Ning Fengnian's face grew paler… In the Ning Family, no one dared to say ‘no' to Ning Fengnian.

Even Ning Tianxiong rarely spoke harshly to Ning Fengnian.

Ning Fengnian, draped in the mantle of one of the four young masters of the divine dragon country, had always been an object of admiration and envy for countless people.

Today, his wound was brutally exposed by his own mother!

…Lin Du, listening to Ning Fengnian being scolded from the side, was already ecstatic.

Even this Young Master Ning has such a pathetic day!

Lin Du really wanted to grab a camera and capture Ning Fengnian's current state, then post it online to spread the word and let everyone see Young Master Ning's miserable appearance while being scolded.

Although this was just Qin Guanguan lamenting her son's lack of ambition, Lin Du still felt great… Ning Fengnian's body trembled, unable to utter a single word.

What Qin Guanguan said was true; if Ning Fengnian hadn't provoked the Imperial Capital Zhao Family, perhaps Rule the World wouldn't be in such a difficult situation now… Ning Tianxiong sighed softly.

He couldn't bear to watch anymore.

“Qin Guanguan, stop talking. Not all of this can be blamed on Fengnian.”

“Let's not talk about this anymore.”

Ning Tianxiong looked at Ning Fengya.

“Fengya, you and Lin Du will stay together tonight. Make an effort.”

“It's not just to help the Ning Family overcome this difficulty, but also for the two of you to pass on descendants.”

…Eight o'clock in the evening.

The meeting ended, and Qin Guanguan also left.

Qin Guanguan's arrival this time left everyone in the Ning Family in a bad mood.

In the small bedroom, Lin Du sat on the bed, feeling troubled.

“I'm about to leave the Ning Family, and you're pulling this stunt on me?”

If he really lived with Ning Fengya, there would be no secrets left. He'd probably have to be extra careful when entering the game from now on.

Lin Du had wanted to spend his last days in the Ning Family uneventfully.

Unexpectedly, fate had other plans.

Such a big problem arose again… Knock, knock, knock—

A knock sounded on the door of the small bedroom.

“Son-in-law, Miss says you don't need to bring anything; just come by yourself.”

“She wants you to hurry!”

The grim reaper, after all, had arrived.

Lin Du vigorously rubbed his hair, then changed into a set of clothes that hadn't been washed yet and still smelled faintly of vegetable soup.

“Ning Fengya, you're a clean girl.”

“I smell so bad; you'll definitely kick me out, right?”

Lin Du opened the door and stepped into the adjacent bedroom, as if going to his death… Today, the atmosphere in the large bedroom was somewhat different from usual.

The curtains were tightly drawn, and a faint scent of incense permeated the air.

The room was dark, with only a few small wall lamps emitting a dim, yellowish glow.

Ning Fengya was already lying on the bed, covered by a thin blanket.

“Come over.”

Ning Fengya's voice was still cool, but in that coolness, there was a hint of something not present before.

It was like nervousness, like apprehension, and also like shyness… Lin Du, seeing this, felt a great sense of foreboding.

Miss Ning, don't mess with me!

You are a cold and beautiful woman; you don't like smelly men like me!

Over the past six months, Lin Du had entered this room countless times, but never once had he been as nervous as he was now.

Lin Du shook his clothes, thoroughly enhancing the smell of vegetable soup, then slowly walked to the bedside.

“Wife, haven't you slept yet?”

Ning Fengya turned her head.

In the darkness, a pair of bright, beautiful eyes fell upon Lin Du.

“You don't want to sleep here?”

Ning Fengya's tone was flat, but it carried a hint of danger.

Lin Du hurriedly chuckled, “How could that be? The doctor said today that I'm deficient in qi and blood, so I was thinking of recuperating well before staying here.”

“I'm worried I won't perform well later, and you'll be dissatisfied!”

Silence fell in the darkness.

A moment later, the cool voice sounded again.

“Lin Du…”

“You wouldn't be hiding some secret I don't know about, would you…?”

Lin Du was startled.

This woman had such keen insight.

Before Lin Du could come up with an excuse, Ning Fengya said again, “Go take a shower, change into clean clothes. I'll wait for you here.”

Since Ning Fengya had said so, Lin Du knew he couldn't avoid it today.

Immediately, he stripped off his clothes and walked into the bathroom.

The bathroom in this bedroom had never been used by anyone other than Ning Fengya.

Ning Fengya had a slight obsession with cleanliness; Lin Du showering here was meant to provoke Ning Fengya, waiting for her to utter the word “get out.”

But no matter if Lin Du hummed a little tune or sang a song, Ning Fengya outside remained unresponsive.

In the darkness, Ning Fengya covered her flushed face.

Her mind was in a complete mess right now.

She and Lin Du had had quite a bit of physical contact before, but something like having a child had never been put into practice.

Even with Ning Fengya's extraordinary composure, she couldn't help but feel a wave of apprehension and nervousness… The shower lasted for over an hour.

If it weren't for the hot water running out, Lin Du probably could have showered for another hour.

After showering, Lin Du dried himself with one hand, then awkwardly stood at the bathroom door.

He was now in a dilemma, unable to advance or retreat… On the bed, Ning Fengya spoke again.

“Come to bed!”

Ning Fengya had never been so proactive as she was today.

This scene was exceptionally stimulating!

Lin Du's heart pounded violently, and he stumbled onto the bed.

He lifted the blanket, and a smooth, cool body pressed against him.

Gulp—

Lin Du swallowed, his body reacting uncontrollably.

This scene was much more stimulating than helping Ning Fengya bathe!

Ning Fengya pulled Lin Du's uninjured right hand, then she lay down in his strong arm.

A strong scent of hormones assailed him… In the darkness.

Ning Fengya tightly closed her eyes, and unconsciously, scenes of Lin Du blocking a knife for her and wantonly killing in the backyard flashed through her mind.

Thinking of these bloody images, Ning Fengya's heart inexplicably trembled.

This man, who was usually so useless, seemed to have another side to him.

Ning Fengya gently inhaled Lin Du's scent, and a sense of security she had never felt before enveloped her.

Ning Fengya, blushing, nestled her head into Lin Du's embrace, finding the most comfortable position to lie down… Outside the window, the moonlight was soft as water; inside, the atmosphere was enchanting and tranquil.

Time kept ticking by.

But Ning Fengya made no further moves.

Lin Du's chest was getting a bit numb from the pressure.

He gently shifted, immediately eliciting a soft moan from the woman in his arms.

“Don't move!”

“Let me lie down for a bit.”

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