121: Crisis in the making

Hearing Chen Li agree to stay, the weight in Liu Nansheng's heart finally lifted,

but it was immediately replaced by another emotion—tonight, she was going to give herself completely to this man.

Her fingers tightened unconsciously on the hem of her clothes, and her heart beat so fast it felt like it would burst out of her chest.

While she was lost in her restless thoughts, Chen Li's voice broke the silence: "Nansheng, let's go buy a house tomorrow."

"Buy another house?" She looked up in surprise. They had just bought a Villa in the city; why the sudden urge to buy another?

"We need a decent place to stay here in my hometown."

Chen Li explained, "My parents are reluctant to change houses, so I want to buy one in your name.

That way, you'll have a stable place to stay; you can't live in a Hotel every day, can you? Plus, it'll provide a better living environment for my parents."

"Okay, I'll follow your arrangements," Liu Nansheng nodded obediently.

It was true that staying in a Hotel long-term wasn't a solution, and Chen Li was likely doing this to improve his parents' living conditions.

Seeing Liu Nansheng agree so readily, the weight in Chen Li's heart finally lifted.

Everything was progressing even smoother than he had anticipated, making him secretly delighted.

Liu Nansheng watched Chen Li sit on the sofa, and as the conversation suddenly died down, she spoke up: "I... I'll go take a shower first."

"Go ahead."

Chen Li nodded. While she was showering, he took out his phone and sent a message to his parents, saying he would be staying overnight at a classmate's house and wouldn't be back.

The bathroom door opened softly, and amidst the swirling mist, Liu Nansheng stepped out slowly.

She was wearing a newly purchased light pink silk nightgown. Her long, wet hair was draped over her shoulders, with crystal-clear water droplets still clinging to the ends.

The warm water had given her already fair skin a faint pink glow, as delicate as a newly bloomed peach blossom.

Her face, devoid of makeup, looked exceptionally pure and beautiful under the light, with features like a painting and lips as red as flowers.

The loose nightgown couldn't hide her exquisite Figure. Her delicate collarbones were faintly visible through the slightly open neckline, and the fabric clung softly to her as she moved, outlining her full and graceful curves.

She stepped barefoot onto the carpet, her ankles slender and white; every step felt like it was treading on the strings of Chen Li's heart.

Chen Li was momentarily dazed, his breath hitching unconsciously.

His mouth felt dry and his throat parched. His Adam's apple bobbed as he instinctively looked away, only to be unable to resist looking back at her the next second.

He cursed silently: This girl... she's truly a life-taking enchantress.

Liu Nansheng clearly felt his burning gaze lingering on her, and her cheeks instantly flushed.

She instinctively reached out to pull her collar together, her fingertips trembling slightly.

This feeling of being so intensely attracted to the person she liked made her both shy and secretly joyful.

She lowered her eyes, her long lashes trembling, while a hint of sweetness quietly bloomed at the corners of her lips.

Unable to stand the ambiguous atmosphere, Chen Li rushed into the bathroom to take a cold shower.

When he came out, he saw Liu Nansheng sitting by the bed, her beautiful eyes looking at him with deep affection—a gaze so tender it could melt water.

Chen Li hardly dared to meet her eyes and walked straight toward the sofa.

"Chen Li," Liu Nansheng gathered her courage and asked softly, "Aren't you... coming up to sleep?"

"If I come up," Chen Li's voice was somewhat husky, "aren't you afraid I won't be able to control myself?"

Liu Nansheng lowered her head in shame. This silent answer made Chen Li's heart itch even more unbearably.

However, he still suppressed the impulse—he wasn't the type of person to be blinded by desire.

Chen Li walked to the bedside, gently took her hand, and said solemnly, "Nansheng, let's wait until tomorrow night, okay?

Let's spend this special moment in our new home after we buy it tomorrow."

Helpless, he could only use such old-fashioned words to coax the innocent girl.

Hearing Chen Li's words, the softest part of Liu Nansheng's heart was touched, and she suddenly understood his intentions.

For a man to still think of you and respect you at a time like this meant he truly cared about her as a person, rather than just seeking a momentary pleasure.

Her previous worries and fears vanished in an instant.

【Liu Nansheng】

【Affection Level: +98】

This night was destined to be sleepless for both of them.

Outside the window, the moonlight was like water. The suite was so quiet they could hear each other's breathing.

One was on the bed looking forward to tomorrow night, while the other was on the sofa suppressing his impulses. Both held complex thoughts as they waited for the dawn.

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly.

Chen Li took Liu Nansheng to the sales office of the most high-end Residential Complex in the county. Under the guidance of a sales consultant, they had just finished viewing a Villa and returned to the office.

The sales hall was spacious and bright, with a giant scale model glowing under the lights.

"This Villa is the crown jewel of our development. It's located in the best position in the complex, offering not only a wide view but also great privacy, along with that courtyard garden," the sales consultant continued to introduce.

"Do you like it?" Chen Li asked her softly.

Liu Nansheng nodded: "It's very beautiful..."

The total price of this Villa was 7.26 million, which was just slightly over the system's limit.

For Chen Li, this number couldn't be more perfect.

"Prepare the contract; we'll take this one," Chen Li told the sales consultant.

Liu Nansheng signed the contract, and Chen Li swiftly swiped his card to pay.

The moment the transaction was completed, the familiar system notification rang in his mind:

【host spent on Liu Nansheng: 7,260,000 RMB】

【Affection Level: +98】

【System Credit Received: 631,841,670 RMB (Limit Reached)】

【Total Withdrawable Amount: 4,769,203,340 RMB】

It's done! After so many days of effort, he had finally completed the system's first task milestone.

This meant he could claim the task reward tonight and obtain the combat power he had been dreaming of.

Thinking about the extraordinary skills he was about to possess, and the girl before him whom he had desired all through his youth... Chen Li could no longer suppress his inner excitement, and the corners of his mouth curled up uncontrollably.

"What's making you so happy?" Liu Nansheng noticed his unusual expression and asked curiously.

Chen Li leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Buying a new house is naturally happy. And... we're staying in our new home tonight."

He emphasized the word 'tonight' on purpose, his eyes filled with undisguised anticipation.

This time, he no longer needed any restraint.

Liu Nansheng immediately understood his hint, and red clouds instantly bloomed on her cheeks.

She gave Chen Li a playful glare, but her heart felt as sweet as honey.

After coming out, they planned to buy some essential items.

Although the Villa was fully furnished with appliances, they still needed to buy daily necessities—like toiletries and kitchen seasonings... Chen Li and Liu Nansheng chatted and laughed as they got into the car, completely unaware of a pair of eyes staring intently at them from not far away.

Just after the Audi drove out of the sales office parking lot, four Figures emerged from behind a nearby white van.

Leading them was Li Weishan. Today he wore a floral shirt with the collar hanging open crookedly, a cold smile on his face.

Behind him followed three sturdy men. The one standing at the very front had a faint scar on his face, adding a touch of ferocity to his already mean-looking appearance.

"Did you get a good look at that woman just now?" Li Weishan squinted, his gaze still following the departing Audi.

The Scarred Man grinned, revealing teeth yellowed by smoke: "I saw her clearly. A girl that beautiful, you can't forget her after seeing her once."

"The usual rules," Li Weishan pulled a stack of bills from his wallet and tossed them to the Scarred Man.

"One hundred thousand. This is a fifty thousand deposit. Bring her to the old place tonight. Remember! Keep it clean, don't leave any trouble behind."