32: Gratitude and fierce fighting, introducing the Red Queen's basement

“Initially, the night before last, I had planned to use that scoundrel’s identity, under the guise of turning over a new leaf, to mend relations with you all and live peacefully in this Siheyuan. But your doubts and fears made me change my mind. At that moment, I decided to set you and your daughter free. I just didn’t expect…”

Long Feiyang paused there, not continuing. After all, it was Li Wenting’s own choice to stay or leave, and he felt there was no need to say more.

At this moment, he had revealed everything without reservation and was quietly waiting for Li Wenting to make a decision. From the bottom of his heart, he respected and would fully support any choice she made.

“Thank you.” Li Wenting was filled with relief, silently grateful that the old, terrible Long Feiyang was no longer alive.

Otherwise, she couldn’t imagine losing Yaoyao, or even herself perhaps becoming a prisoner of Zhao Huaian and others.

Thinking of the three imprisoned women, Li Wenting could guess the tragic fate they had suffered, and she couldn't help but shiver.

Then, she felt incredibly lucky, grateful that the current Long Feiyang had appeared in time to save her and her daughter, preventing their family from breaking apart.

As much as Li Wenting detested the past Long Feiyang, she was equally grateful to the man before her now.

[Li Wenting is extremely grateful, emotional value + 5]

This unexpected special emotional value made Long Feiyang a little stunned.

Before he could recover, Li Wenting had already stepped forward and hugged him tightly.

“Thank you. Because of you, Yaoyao is safe.”

Li Wenting’s voice was tinged with a sob, full of gratitude and relief.

A beauty in his arms, her soft body pressed against his chest.

Long Feiyang only needed to lower his head slightly to vaguely feel the alluring curves deform from the pressure.

Although covered by clothes, that intimate touch was like an electric current, instantly igniting a fire within him.

Long Feiyang hastily closed his eyes, desperately suppressing the impulse in his heart, afraid that he would lose control.

“Don’t you resent me? After all, I’ve taken over your husband’s body.”

Long Feiyang suppressed his instinctive reaction, his voice trembling unconsciously.

Li Wenting keenly caught the unusual tone in his voice and secretly wondered: Does the new Long Feiyang have feelings for me, but fears my resentment?

Recalling what Long Feiyang had done for her and her daughter these past two days, Yaoyao was happy every day, and although she herself was occasionally anxious, she had never again suffered the bullying and humiliation of the past.

Compared to the painful two years before, their current life was like heaven.

Li Wenting was filled with gratitude towards Long Feiyang, thankful for everything he had done for this family.

And thinking that the Long Feiyang before her was her husband in both legal and ethical terms, a strong desire to repay him surged in her heart.

So, she slowly reached out, wrapped her arms around Long Feiyang’s neck, closed her eyes, and whispered, “Kiss me.”

These two short words, like a spark igniting a prairie fire, instantly stirred up an emotional “storm.”

How could Long Feiyang hold back any longer? The last shred of his rationality made him glance at the cold floor, then he customized a soft mattress through the Super Factory.

Immediately after, he picked up Li Wenting... --- Yaoyao played by herself for a while, then started to wonder: Why have Daddy and Mommy been in the kitchen for so long? Full of curiosity, she ran to check, but found no one in the kitchen.

“Are Mommy and Daddy taking a bath?” Yaoyao innocently mumbled to herself.

Not finding her parents, she returned to the living room and continued to excitedly feed Big White Rabbit.

“Eat more, bunny, giggle giggle…”

--- After a passionate embrace, Long Feiyang was like a defeated soldier, completely out of strength to resist.

Li Wenting’s cheeks were flushed, and she lay contentedly in his arms, immersed in the warmth after their passion.

When Long Feiyang regained some of his senses, a hint of regret arose in his heart; he felt he had been too impulsive just now.

“I’m sorry, I…” Long Feiyang was about to apologize.

Li Wenting reached out and gently covered his mouth.

“You are my husband, and being with you, I am willing. I should thank you for everything you’ve done for me and Yaoyao.”

Li Wenting said softly, her voice full of tenderness.

[She admitted I am her husband.] Long Feiyang felt an uncontrollable joy surge in his heart upon hearing this, and the receding impulse was instantly reignited.

“Wife, I still want…” Long Feiyang said, and pressed down on her again.

“Ah…” Li Wenting was startled by the sudden move and said in surprise, “It just ended, how can you…?”

--- Night fell, and the house was quiet, with only Yaoyao’s childish voice sounding: “Why are Daddy and Mommy taking a bath for so long?”

She held Big White Rabbit, her small hand gently stroking the rabbit’s fur, muttering as she stared at the wall clock.

At this point, the hour hand already pointed to nine, and drowsiness came in waves.

“Ah…” Yaoyao yawned, rubbed her eyes, and murmured, “So sleepy.”

As soon as she finished speaking, her eyelids gradually grew heavy, and she leaned to one side, holding Big White Rabbit, falling into a dream.

--- In the basement, the passion between Long Feiyang and Li Wenting had just subsided.

Long Feiyang was completely exhausted, lying to the side, while Li Wenting, with flushed cheeks, leaned against his chest.

Suddenly, Li Wenting seemed to remember something, her delicate brows furrowed, and she lightly thumped Long Feiyang’s chest, chiding, “Yaoyao must be anxious waiting. It’s all your fault, like a tireless brute, with no self-control at all.”

“Hehe, wife, you’re so beautiful, I really can’t help myself.”

Long Feiyang’s lips curved upward, his eyes full of affection for Li Wenting.

This night, for him, was the happiest time since his rebirth, every moment as sweet as honey.

But Long Feiyang did not indulge for too long; Yaoyao’s figure soon appeared in his mind.

He forced himself to get up, picked up Li Wenting, and walked towards the bathroom.

As hot water poured down and his fingertips touched Li Wenting’s body, the fire in his heart instantly reignited, and a fervent glint flashed in his eyes.

Li Wenting noticed his change, her cheeks grew even redder, and she quickly stopped him, “I’ll accompany you after Yaoyao falls asleep.”

“Wife, don’t go back on your word.” Long Feiyang’s spirits lifted, and he quickly washed, dressed, his eyes full of anticipation.

Li Wenting looked at him, rolled her eyes at him, an eye full of love, and her lips unconsciously curved upward.

Long Feiyang was thrown into disarray by that look, almost losing control again.

Thinking of Yaoyao upstairs, he took a deep breath, suppressed the amorous thoughts in his heart, and quickly went upstairs.

Upstairs, Yaoyao was sleeping soundly by the rabbit hutch, her breathing even.

Big White Rabbit squatted beside her, like a loyal guard.

Seeing this, Long Feiyang’s heart was filled with tenderness. He put Big White Rabbit back in its hutch, gently picked up Yaoyao, and carried her downstairs back to the basement.

“Wife, Yaoyao is asleep, just wipe her down simply.” Long Feiyang said softly.

“I’ll do it.” Li Wenting took Yaoyao, her movements incredibly gentle.

Long Feiyang helped from the side, both moving softly, afraid of waking the child.

But Yaoyao still stirred, opened her eyes, and groggily asked, “Mommy, Daddy, why did you take a bath for so long?”

The couple exchanged glances, smiled awkwardly, not knowing how to answer, and could only give a dry laugh.

“Yaoyao, be good, go to sleep. Tomorrow morning Daddy will make you something delicious, okay?”

Long Feiyang coaxed softly, his eyes full of doting affection.

After hearing this, Yaoyao’s eyelids slowly closed, and she fell back into a dream.

Long Feiyang carried Yaoyao back to the bedroom, placed her on the bed, released two dogs, and leaned down to whisper, “Guard Yaoyao well.”

The two dogs obediently nodded and lay by the bed, guarding her.

Long Feiyang took Li Wenting’s hand and returned to the basement.

Li Wenting gave him a chiding look, thinking he had *that* on his mind again.

In reality, because both had been injected with the Super Gene Potion, their physical fitness had improved, and they were full of energy.

Although Li Wenting was a bit tired, she didn’t resist.

Long Feiyang walked to the middle of the stairs, fumbled along the wall for a moment, and a hidden door slowly opened, revealing Red Queen's basement.

Now that Li Wenting was devoted to him, Long Feiyang planned to let her know more secrets.

Li Wenting looked at the suddenly appearing door, her face full of surprise and doubt, and her steps stopped.

“Wife, this is something new I built.” Long Feiyang squeezed her hand, wanting to give her a sense of security, and pulled her into the basement.

[Welcome, Master and Mistress.] The display lit up, and Red Queen’s virtual image appeared, bowing in greeting.

“Who? Who’s speaking?” Li Wenting trembled in fright, leaning tightly against Long Feiyang, her eyes filled with terror.

“Wife, don’t be afraid, this is artificial intelligence red queen. She’s very powerful and can help us a lot.”

Long Feiyang embraced Li Wenting, patiently explaining Red Queen’s origin and function.

As Li Wenting listened, her eyes widened, her face full of shock, and her heart gained another layer of awe and curiosity about Long Feiyang’s secrets.