After reaching maximum favorability in Chapter 112, she took the initiative.

Lin Chen looked at her adorable yet shocked expression,

and couldn't help but laugh. He shook the phone in his hand,

bringing the Alipay transfer success screen close to her eyes, his tone carrying a hint of doting:

"See, it's all been transferred. Rest easy."

"Problems that can be solved with money aren't problems at all."

"Remember this,"

"no matter what you encounter in the future, I will always be your support."

"As long as I'm here, I won't let you suffer even a bit of grievance."

These words were like a warm current,

instantly surging through Su Qingran's entire body.

She looked at Lin Chen's gentle smile,

feeling the warmth of his palm,

and all the grievance, anxiety, and helplessness in her heart

vanished into thin air at this moment,

leaving only a heart full of emotion and reliance.

She never imagined that

Lin Chen would actually transfer a million to her without any hesitation and treat her so well.

[System Detection: Su Qingran's favorability toward Host +5, current favorability is 95!]

Lin Chen was delighted and cheered inwardly:

"It's done! 95!"

"I can finally have an in-depth exchange!"

"The permission for in-depth exchange is unlocked!"

"Damn, this move was too smooth,"

"taking favorability from 80 to 95 with just a few words and a million—it's totally worth it!"

His gaze was locked tightly on Su Qingran's face,

the throb in his eyes almost impossible to hide:

Tears still shimmered in her eyes, a faint blush graced her cheeks,

and her gaze was filled with admiration and reliance.

That fair skin glowed with a delicate luster under the light,

making his heart itch with unbearable desire, wishing he could pull her into his arms immediately.

He noticed that Su Qingran must have just finished washing up,

as her hair carried the faint scent of shampoo,

with damp tips resting on her shoulders.

She was wearing a loose cotton pajama set,

which made her figure appear even more slender and soft.

Lin Chen's heartbeat instantly accelerated,

no longer able to suppress the throbbing in his heart.

He reached out and pulled Su Qingran tightly into his arms,

lowering his head to kiss her.

Su Qingran was startled by this sudden kiss,

her body instinctively giving a light push, her eyes full of fluster.

But after just a second, she gave up the struggle,

instead taking the initiative to raise her hands and wrap them around Lin Chen's neck.

Responding to his kiss, tears still hung on her cheeks,

yet they carried absolute sweetness and happiness.

Lin Chen was surprised and muttered to himself:

"What does this mean?"

"How did I go from being active to being passive?"

Su Qingran embraced him,

her movements held a hint of shyness, yet were exceptionally firm,

the affection in her eyes almost overflowing.

Lin Chen could clearly feel her reliance,

and his heart instantly bloomed with joy, all his expectations turning into a heart full of softness.

"Should I turn off the light?"

Lin Chen asked softly, his tone full of tenderness,

fearing she might be shy.

Su Qingran didn't speak, only shook her head gently,

her cheeks turning even redder, yet she still held him tightly,

the tenderness in her eyes almost melting him.

That appearance was completely different from her shyness during their first time at the hotel;

it had a bit more certainty and attachment.

Looking at her shy yet proactive manner,

Lin Chen's heart turned into a complete mess of softness. He gently stroked her hair,

his movements incredibly tender.

The two snuggled together as the room filled with a sweet and ambiguous atmosphere.

No words were spoken throughout the night, yet it was filled with peace of mind.

It wasn't until late at night that the two fell asleep in each other's arms.

The next morning, when Lin Chen woke up,

he felt a warm breath beside him.

Looking down, Su Qingran was leaning gently against his shoulder,

her features soft and her cheeks still carrying a lingering blush.

The corners of Lin Chen's mouth curled up as he reached out to lightly scratch the tip of her nose,

his tone carrying a bit of teasing:

"Tired?"

"I didn't expect you to be so proactive; it completely subverted your usual self."

Su Qingran was woken up by him and lifted her head dazed.

Seeing Lin Chen's smile, her cheeks instantly reddened again.

She lowered her head shyly and muttered softly:

"You actually have the nerve to say that!"

"After all... this is also my first time relying on someone so unreservedly."

Her voice was as low as the hum of a mosquito,

her head buried even lower as her hands tightly gripped the quilt,

her fingers fidgeting unconsciously.

"If it weren't for everything that happened that night..."

She stopped mid-sentence, but the deep meaning was self-evident.

Recalling the various feelings brought by that night,

Su Qingran couldn't help her cheeks burning and her heart racing like a deer.

It was from that moment on

that she truly began to appreciate what the pleasure a woman can experience actually meant...

And during this recent period,

she had also read many books and periodicals regarding emotional matters between men and women,

further understanding that this kind of joy was actually so intoxicating and yearning.

After a long while, she finally mustered the courage to raise her eyes,

meeting Lin Chen's gaze for a moment before quickly looking away in embarrassment,

whispering softly:

"If it weren't for you always being by my side, I wouldn't be this brave..."

The words cut off halfway,

but Lin Chen understood the deep meaning behind them.

He could feel the softness and reliance in her heart,

and understood that their time together recently

had already brought their hearts closely together.

Seeing her shy appearance,

Lin Chen couldn't help but chuckle,

while his hand gently stroked Su Qingran's silky and delicate little hand,

he asked softly:

"Oh?"

"I think I'm the overtly flirtatious type, while you..."

Hearing this, Su Qingran suddenly looked up,

her gaze staring straight into the man's eyes that were as deep as the sea,

her eyes full of confusion and shyness.

After a long pause, Lin Chen smiled and squeezed out three words through his teeth:

"The closet flirt!"

As soon as those words fell, Su Qingran's eyes widened,

her cheeks flushed completely red, her eyes misting over with shyness.

However, on second thought, combining her usual personality

with her behavior while being with Lin Chen just now,

it seemed she really could be classified as a 'closet flirt.'

She couldn't help but mutter to herself in her heart:

"Usually when talking about these things, I'm too shy to speak,"

"but facing him, I can't help but take the initiative to get closer... I really am a closet flirt."

The two snuggled for a while longer until Lin Chen's phone suddenly rang,

breaking the silence in the room.