128: Three Red Honey Pomelo

"It's nothing, it's just... too big." Shang Wan Ning gestured with her hands, her tone becoming a bit humble.

"Triple Red Honey Pomelo!"

Meng Jiang: "???"

"Does Your Majesty want to eat pomelo?"

"No, you guys have fun!"

[Damn! What I want to eat is the *big* pomelo!]

Thinking this, Shang Wan Ning got up and went ashore, wrapping her body in a bath towel first.

She turned and said to everyone in the hot spring, "Don't play too wildly!!!"

"Too wild? How could that be?" White-Haired Loli hugged Lin Ran's chest from behind. "We're a loving family!"

Ling Qi turned to look at Chen Yu, a look of surprise crossing her face for a moment, then she smiled. "Wanling, don't worry, I'll watch her so she doesn't go overboard."

"Mhm, I see." Shang Wan Ning nodded, then looked at Meng Jiang with a subtle expression.

The latter also turned her head, sizing up Lin Ran with a playful gaze.

She seemed to focus on the "chest," a mysterious curve appearing at the corner of her mouth.

"Oranges, so small!"

Lin Ran's face flushed red; she was fuming but didn't dare speak up.

"Alright, Sister Meng."

"Stop teasing Chief Assistant Lin, or she might not want to be your deputy later." Shang Wan Ning cast a Cleaning Spell on herself and put her bathrobe back on.

"Ah-la-la! Her Majesty is feeling protective. " Meng Jiang teleported in front of Lin Ran, then tilted her chin up and left a mark.

Shang Wan Ning looked at the pouting Chief Assistant Lin and comforted her: "Sister Meng is just like that, ARan, don't take it too personally."

Lin Ran nodded, but felt wronged in her heart. She muttered: "Where am I small? I'm at least average level..."

At this time, Ling Qi interjected: "Alright, time for skincare."

...Country Y, Four Seasons Farm Hotel

When You Lin arrived at the Four Seasons Farm Hotel, the lobby manager, Bauer, had been waiting for him in the hall. Upon seeing You Lin...

He handed the key card for the top-floor couple's suite directly to You Lin and whispered: "Mr. You, Miss Lilith Akelaide is waiting for you in the room."

[Damn! Why does it sound like an illicit affair!]

After reaching the top floor, You Lin discovered there was actually a dedicated receptionist.

[Damn! This is the luxurious life of the Akelaide Family!]

[What should I do? I kind of want to marry into the family, but too bad she has a husband!!!]

"Miss Lilith!" You Lin walked into the room but didn't see Lilith Akelaide. "Lily?"

"Splash, splash, splash..."

There seemed to be the sound of water in the bathroom; You Lin walked toward the washroom.

The sound of the shower was blocked by a large sheet of transparent glass, only faintly audible.

Just as You Lin was becoming mesmerized, the mist was hazy.

With a "click," Lilith turned on the inner light of the transparent glass.

In the blink of an eye, the woman's figure standing before the shower was revealed... Lilith Akelaide—the third-in-line successor of the contemporary Akelaide Family.

The woman had blonde hair and blue eyes. Beneath her high-bridged nose was a pair of alluring red lips; just standing there, she was a beautiful sight.

Not to mention she was currently drenched by the water pouring down from above, droplets splashing across her body.

It was as beautiful as jade and pearls, forming an alluring picture of boundless romance.

This time, You Lin was truly mesmerized... He subconsciously wanted to open the bathroom door to have close contact with this beauty, but found that the door was locked from the inside!!!

[Holy crap, this is too much!]

When Lilith walked out wearing a bathrobe, she was surprised to find a man sitting by the door.

With a playful look on her face, she said softly, "Mr. You Lin, you've arrived."

You Lin leaned in a bit closer and teased, "Didn't Miss Lilith contact my subordinate and give me the hotel's address?"

"Oh? So you're saying Mr. You Lin came because of me? Then, seeing me like this, would Mr. You Lin be a bit disappointed?" Lilith chuckled and said slowly.

As she spoke, she walked gracefully to the sofa and sat down, gently picking up a red wine glass from the table and taking a slow sip.

You Lin shook his head hurriedly and replied, "Of course not. Miss Lilith is always beautiful and moving, no matter the time or place."

Lilith set down her glass and looked at You Lin with a half-smile. "Then why are you still sitting by the door? Come and sit."

You Lin laughed awkwardly and walked over to sit on the sofa opposite Lilith.

He took a deep breath, steadied himself, and decided to break the silence. "Miss Lilith, you didn't ask me here just to chat, did you?"

Lilith leaned forward slightly. "Of course. I have some matters I'd like to cooperate on with Mr. You Lin."

There was a hint of determination in her eyes.

You Lin's heart stirred, and his gaze sharpened. "The position of the Akelaide Family head."

"You want to use my hands to get rid of your father and two older brothers."

"Exactly," Lilith said bluntly. "As long as Mr. You Lin can help me ascend to the position of family head, I can satisfy any condition of the Underworld."

You Lin rejoiced inwardly; this was exactly the kind of perfect tool for a free ride he had been looking for.

Lilith continued, "Including all of the Akelaide Family's resources in the West. We will offer no less than 15 billion incense offerings annually."

This figure made You Lin's heart race; he knew this would be a massive fortune for the Underworld branch.

"I can also take the lead among the major European families to establish the Empress Church and write the 'Empress Sutra' for the Empress based on Eastern myths and legends. This will accelerate the Underworld's rule over Europe."

You Lin was tempted—this was a rare opportunity to break the balance between the various major powers in Europe and open a breach among the European families.

At the same time, he could use Lilith's power to further expand the Underworld's sphere of influence and intervene in internal affairs.

However, You Lin did not agree immediately.

"Miss Lilith's calculation is quite good. By hitching a ride on the aircraft carrier that is the Underworld, it'll be enough for the Akelaide Family to flourish for another few hundred years." You Lin feigned composure.

"Sigh! There's no other way. My father and brothers are useless, and my sister is stupid and vicious. The Akelaide Family has been on a downward slope in recent years."

"As a member of the family, I naturally must share the burden."

"Is Miss Lilith really as selfless as she says?"

You Lin pinned Lilith down on the sofa, holding her chin, his gaze intensifying. "In truth, it's to escape the shackles of your father and brothers, and that disgusting husband of yours, right?"

Lilith immediately dropped her weak facade and threw him a flirtatious wink. "As expected, I can't hide anything from Lord You Lin."

You Lin laughed, released Lilith, and sat back on the sofa.

"Tell me your plan."

Lilith straightened her clothes, becoming dignified and elegant once more.

"My father will host a banquet next month and has invited celebrities from all walks of life. At that time, I will find a way to lead them to..."