Chapter 185: Women's Night Talk

Faced with Baima's sudden embrace, Ding Heng was momentarily at a loss for words.

The little girl was light and airy, almost weightless, and her soft hair tickled him.

The thin pajamas clung softly to my body, with a loose neckline that revealed my collarbone and shoulders.

Body heat wafted through the thin fabric, carrying a sweet, milky aroma, like a freshly baked glutinous rice ball, making you want to squeeze it but afraid of breaking it.

Ding Heng's hands froze in mid-air, unsure of where to put them.

Bai Ma was completely unaware and snuggled closer to Ding Heng, her posture delicate and adorable.

"Alright, alright."

Ding Heng reached out and pressed her shoulder, gently pushing her away: "Why are you suddenly being so dramatic?"

Baima looked up and said, "Hehe, I'm just feeling touched."

She raised her hand and rubbed her face haphazardly, wiping away the traces of her earlier genuine emotion, and returned to her usual carefree self.

"but……"

Baima quickly changed the subject: "One thing at a time! I haven't settled the score with you yet for leaving me alone at home during the May Day holiday."

Ding Heng raised an eyebrow: "What, are you planning to hold this against me for the rest of your life?"

"Of course!"

Baima stood with her hands on her hips, righteously asserting, "I'm a good person in every way, except I hold grudges. If you dare leave me alone again, I won't forgive you!"

"so what?"

"so……"

Baima drawled, her eyes darting around mischievously, "Next time you go out with your sisters-in-law, you can't leave me at home again; you have to take me with you!"

Ding Heng looked troubled.

Bring Baima? That means we might also have to bring Wenshu.

This girl has no self-control; she blurts out whatever comes to mind.

What if they call the wrong person in front of Wen Shu or others, or suddenly appear during a "late-night activity"...

Just thinking about it gives me a headache!

Bai Ma noticed Ding Heng's predicament, so she quickly came closer, put her hands together, blinked her big eyes, and spoke in a soft and sweet tone.

"Don't worry, brother, I promise I'll behave and won't bother you and your wives! You can go about your business as usual, I'll just pretend I don't exist!"

"Do you even believe what you're saying?"

"What's there to disbelieve?"

Baima patted her chest and assured her, "I'm the most sensible person; I'll never be a third wheel. On the contrary, I'll help you cover for yourself!"

"Okay, okay, I'll take you next time."

Ding Heng, worn down by his persistent nagging, had no choice but to verbally agree: "However, you have to promise not to say anything out of line, not to suddenly appear and scare people, and to follow orders completely!"

"I guarantee that I will follow the Prince's orders in all actions!"

Baima raised three fingers, her expression incredibly sacred: "If I break my promise, may I... may I stunt my growth!"

"Your oath is so insincere."

"How can you say it lacks sincerity?"

"As if you can grow taller?"

"Brother!!"

"Okay, okay, okay..."

Ding Heng reached out and ruffled her hair, messing it up: "Go to sleep early, staying up late every day won't help you grow taller!"

"Okay! Goodnight, brother!"

Before closing the door, Baima poked half her head out and gave Dingheng an "OK" sign.

Ding Heng shook his head helplessly.

Having this cheap younger sister, I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse.

Ding Heng and Wen Jing both had classes the next day, so they didn't stay overnight and left the villa early, driving back to Hubei University.

The car stopped downstairs in front of the girls' dormitory. Wenjing unbuckled her seatbelt and turned to look at him.

"Ding Heng".

"Um?"

"Thank you for what happened to Xiaoshu..."

"No need to thank me."

Ding Heng reached out and rubbed her cheek: "She's your sister, so she's my sister-in-law! We're all family, don't keep talking like family."

Wenjing nodded obediently: "Then I'll go first."

"Okay, get some rest."

Ding Heng watched Wen Jing go upstairs, then turned back to the men's dormitory and slowly climbed to the fourth floor.

Pushing open the door to 412, the atmosphere inside was still a bit stiff.

Liu Chiwang was sitting on his bed wearing headphones. Hearing the door open, he looked up and nodded to Ding Heng.

Qian Pu lay on his bed, facing the wall, motionless, it was hard to tell whether he was really asleep or pretending.

Chen Mo wasn't there; he probably hadn't returned from the library yet.

Ding Heng didn't say much. He walked to his bed, sat down, took off his coat, draped it over the back of the chair, and lay down.

My phone lit up; it was a message from Lin Man.

[Linhu Leads the Way]: [Document] "May Itinerary V1.0"

Ding Heng clicked on it.

Lin Man made a detailed plan for the next two weeks. Weekdays were for attending classes, and weekends were filled with activities for the two of them, Zhao Yanxi, and Wen Jing.

Next weekend she's going to a kite festival in the suburbs, and the weekend after that she'll be taking private cosplay photos at a hotel. The clothes she and Zhao Yanxi ordered will be delivered then.

There were also several dinner and shopping stops interspersed throughout the trip.

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: Boss, take a look and see if there's anything that needs to be changed.

Ding Heng: Okay.

【Lin Hu Leads the Way】：[)

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: By the way, boss, it's my uncle's birthday on the 17th. Are you sure you want to come with me?

[Ding Heng]: Confirmed. You reminded me a day in advance.

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: Thank you, boss! You're such a nice boss! []

Just as Ding Heng was about to exit the chat box, Lin Man's message popped up again.

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: Boss, when are you planning to go to the capital to see Sister Qing?

[Ding Heng]: You always worry about everything.

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: They're just helping the boss out, aren't they?

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: I've been chatting with Sister Hua Qing these past two days, and I feel like she still misses you a little, but she's just too stubborn to say it.

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: But...

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: Even the toughest tongue becomes soft when used. []

Ding Heng stared at the line of text, his lips twitching.

This vixen is getting bolder and bolder, actually taking the initiative to inquire about his relationship with Hua Qing?

[Ding Heng]: I will go to her when the time is right. Right now, her training is at a crucial stage, so don't disturb her.

Ding Heng didn't go to see Hua Qing for two reasons: firstly, he really didn't want to disturb her training, and secondly, he planned to postpone it for a while to make the final five percent progress.

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: Boss, is this heartless or just cruel?

[Ding Heng]: Just do your own thing.

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: They understand~[

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: Goodnight, boss.

[Lin Hu Leads the Way]: [Image]

Ding Heng clicked on the picture.

Classic black stockings paired with red-soled stiletto heels.

The stockings are made of a thick material with a glossy sheen and a smooth, delicate texture.

The heels were a full twelve centimeters high, which made her calves look even more slender, and her insteps were arched in a way.

[Ding Heng]: I'm still in my dorm. This picture is to reassure me so I can sleep peacefully.

【Lin Hu Leads the Way】：[)

[Ding Heng]: Next time we meet, you're dead! [Knocking]

【Lin Hu Leads the Way】：[)

Ding Heng took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, suppressing the heat.

The silly fox has always been good at gauging boundaries, knowing when to be obedient and when to flirt, but overall he's becoming more and more unrestrained!

The fact that she inquired about Hua Qing's matter and deliberately sent incomplete pictures was essentially a test of Ding Heng's current tolerance for her.

Although she doesn't have any bad intentions, she must not be indulged, otherwise one day she might not know her place.

It seems I'll have to teach him a lesson next time we meet!

At the same time, at Lin Man's apartment.

He Li, a member of the dance team, had a fight with her boyfriend because of the May Day holiday, and stayed at Lin Man's house for the past two days.

She came out of the bathroom, drying her hair as she walked towards the bedroom, her gaze falling on Lin Man by the bedside.

Lin Man was still wearing her black stockings and high heels, continuing to study the best angles for taking photos.

Holy crap.

He Li's eyes widened: "Why are you dressed like this so late at night? Are you trying to be sexy?"

"What are you saying?"

Lin Man retorted irritably, grabbing a pillow and throwing it precisely at him: "Who can be more horny than you!"

He Li caught the pillow and sat down with a grin: "Then why are you dressed like this? Who are you taking pictures for?"

"My boss."

Lin Man turned off her phone: "Let's see how he reacts."

He Li blinked: "What was his reaction?"

"Hmm... that's a bit of a reaction! If I wear this to see him another day, I'll probably get into big trouble."

Lin Man sighed, feigning sorrow, but her face was clearly smiling.

He Li clicked her tongue twice and looked her up and down.

"So you really work as someone's... secretary?"

"What, it's not allowed?"

"It's not that it's impossible, it's just that I feel it's unnecessary..."

He Li's gaze returned to Lin Man's high heels: "These lousy shoes hurt my feet just standing in them for a while, isn't it torture to wear them out?"

The soles were hard, the toes were narrow, and the toes were squeezed together, making every step feel like torture.

With its 12-centimeter stiletto heels, it offers virtually no comfort whatsoever; it's purely for sex appeal, or to put it more bluntly—an "attack speed outfit" or a "cannon stand"!

Lin Man wiggled her ankles, tapping her heels lightly against the floor twice.

"Why not? There's money to be made..."

She smiled meaningfully, without finishing her sentence.

Both men and women desire physical satisfaction, and Lin Man didn't feel she was at a disadvantage in this regard.

He Li became interested and leaned closer: "Is your boss... very capable?"

If you tell He Li that Lin Man was a cook just a month ago, she would never believe it!

Among the group of girls in the dance team, similar risqué topics happen almost every day, and sometimes the topics are even more explicit.

Lin Man was among them, so He Li never thought she was pure and innocent. However, this was the first time Lin Man had taken the initiative to mention her man.

They had inquired about Lin Man's relationship status before, but Lin Man always acted mysteriously, leaving them to speculate.

Lin Man smugly chuckled, "Anyway, he's much better than your weak, immature boyfriend who goes to nightclubs every day."

"cut."

He Li rolled her eyes, looking unconvinced: "You're just bragging."

"Me, bragging?"

Lin Man licked her red lips, as if savoring the memory: "Let me put it this way... on my last night in Hong Kong, I passed out three times!"

He Li was skeptical.

"Really?"

Why would I lie to you?

"You've really gotten a great deal..."

He Li clicked her tongue twice, then asked curiously, "Where did you find this person?"

Lin Man smiled and said, "You know him too?"

"Who?"

"Captain's boyfriend".

"Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit!"

He Li jumped out of bed: "Hua Qing has only been in the capital for a short time, and you've already poached her? Lin Man, you're too ruthless!"

Lin Man picked up the water glass from the bedside table, took a small sip, and her expression was unreadable.

He Li continued gossiping: "Do you... does Hua Qing know?"

Lin Man put down her water glass: "Why are you asking so many questions?"

"I was just curious..."

"Don't pry; curiosity killed the cat."

Lin Man stretched lazily: "How long do you plan to stay here?"

He Li shrank back to the headboard and sighed, "The day after tomorrow... I'm graduating soon, and I still don't know where to find a job."

"Isn't there a dance studio that's hiring recently?"

"Come on."

He Li waved her hand: "I can't be bothered with those kids. They're too much trouble, and the parents are a pain. They all think their kids are swans, jumping around like that and still making all sorts of demands."

"So what do you want to do?"

He Li hesitated for a moment, then suddenly asked tentatively, "Lin Man, has your Brilliant Planet recently reopened...?"

The smile on Lin Man's face vanished instantly.

She sat up straight, her eyes cold.

"He Li".

"Um?"

Don't do anything stupid.

He Li was startled by Lin Man's attitude and shrank back awkwardly.

"I...I was just asking casually..."

"You can't even ask casually."

Lin Man said seriously, enunciating each word clearly: "That place is not for you. Stay away from it."

He Li, who was a year older, was scolded by Lin Man and felt a little wronged: "I know, I know... I didn't say I was going..."

Lin Man's tone remained serious: "He Li, I've known you for three years, and I know your personality well. I understand that you find it tiring, troublesome, and the salary too low... but some money is not something you can earn. If you dare to go into those kinds of places, you'll be devoured without a trace!"

I know your family's finances have been struggling these past two years, and you're short on money! But think about it carefully, how much hardship have you endured all these years of dancing? Don't end up wasting your whole life for a little quick money.

He Li lowered her head and softened, "I know... I was just saying it casually, don't scare me like that."

Lin Man stared intently at He Li for a few seconds to make sure she wasn't just giving a perfunctory answer before lying back down.

"Alright, go to sleep."

"Oh……"

Turn off the lights.

He Li turned over, facing the wall, lost in thought.

Lin Man lay on the other side and gently exhaled.

Dormitory at Hubei University.

Just as Ding Heng was about to fall asleep, the system interface quietly appeared in his mind.

【Crown of Thorns: Lin Man】

[Current Status: A Princess Defiled by Worldly Affairs]

[Penalty Value: 48%]

Atonement Value: 2%

[Refuge Value: 6%]

The atonement value suddenly increased by one percent?

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