Just as Lin Jianjun continued to endure the pain…
Lin Xuan had already quietly left the hospital and arrived in front of a familiar old flower shop.
This time.
He didn't hear the tender, cheerful voice of Gao Xiaoxiao.
Puzzled, Lin Xuan pushed the door open and saw a curvy woman wearing a mask inside, tending to her flowers and plants.
"Boss lady! The usual—one bouquet of violets."
Seeing the woman notice his arrival, Lin Xuan greeted her with a smile and casually asked about the little girl's whereabouts.
"Where's Xiaoxiao? I don't see her today. Is she still asleep?"
"She woke up early today and went to kindergarten ahead of time."
The woman walked to the counter, picked up a pre-prepared bouquet of violets, and handed it to Lin Xuan.
"Thank you, boss lady."
"Now that I think about it! I've bought so many bouquets from you, but I still don't know your name."
"My surname is Lin, first name Xuan. Pleased to meet you."
Lin Xuan gracefully accepted the bouquet and smoothly introduced himself.
"Gao Weiwei."
Perhaps wanting to maintain a good relationship with a regular customer, the woman thought for a moment before revealing her name.
"Oh! You seem a few years older than me—can I call you... Sister Weiwei from now on?"
Lin Xuan acted very naturally, pushing his luck and taking the liberty to get closer.
This left the usually reserved Gao Weiwei a little flustered.
But she still subconsciously nodded in agreement.
If it were any other man, Gao Weiwei would have surely refused outright, thinking he had bad intentions.
But Lin Xuan was an exception.
She had heard rumors of his "deeply devoted" actions…
Plus, Lin Xuan had been buying violets day after day just to give them to his fiancée, who was in a vegetative state.
A man so deeply devoted—how could he possibly be one of those despicable, lustful scoundrels?
"All right then, Sister Weiwei, I'll be going now."
Soon, Lin Xuan waved goodbye. ┏(＾0＾)┛
As she watched the man walk away—
Gao Weiwei couldn't help but feel a little envious of that girl named "Su Qingge."
Even though she had the misfortune of becoming a vegetable.
It turned out to be a blessing in disguise, letting her gain a love so true.
As a woman—
Who wouldn't want to meet a man who loves you with all his heart and never leaves your side?
It's just that such men are rarer than pandas.
Something one could only wish for but never find…
Ten minutes later.
Lin Xuan returned to the Su family estate, walked into the familiar girl's room, and once again held that soft, delicate little hand.
"Qingge, good morning."
'Lin Xuan, good morning.'
A familiar warmth spread through his palm as Su Qingge instinctively responded in her heart.
Hearing Lin Xuan's voice again, the girl's mood improved greatly.
She then used her increasingly nimble fingers to trace in his palm:
'I want to hear a story.'
For Su Qingge nowadays, lying in bed with nothing to do, her greatest joy came from interacting with Lin Xuan.
Especially his infuriating habit of telling only half a story, like a cliffhanger dog—it made her both love and hate him.
For example, the one he mentioned yesterday...
Red Wolf cheating with "Licking God" Boiling Goat, and Grey Wolf slaying the gods in fury—Su Qingge was very eager to hear it. (*?ω?)
She loved these bizarre and quirky tales.
But Lin Xuan always stopped at a critical moment, leaving Su Qingge feeling anxious, restless, and utterly tormented…
"A story, huh? Let me think—what was I teasing last time?"
Lin Xuan pondered for a moment.
He finally recalled yesterday's hastily assembled, childhood-ruining story.
Thinking back to all the absurd elements he had crammed in, even Lin Xuan felt his mind exploding.
His scalp tingled!!!
Did I really come up with a story like this?!
Am I actually a genius?!!
Lin Xuan mocked himself.
Prompted by Su Qingge, he could only bite the bullet and improvise, coughing a few times before beginning...
"A long, long time ago…"
"There was a place called Bear Ridge, where a sheep with special talents named 'Boiling Goat' lived."
"He possessed godlike comprehension and created a legendary skill—the Art of Groveling—honing it to perfection and declaring himself the 'Licking God'."
"One day, Boiling Sheep encountered a beautiful and mysterious witch—Red Wolf. She was a princess of the wolf clan, known for her beauty and strength among her kind."
"Boiling Sheep fell in love at first sight and, using all his groveling skills, showered Red Wolf with endless flattery and care. Eventually, he won her favor."
"From then on, their relationship quickly intensified, and Boiling Sheep successfully won over Red Wolf. However, this forbidden 'wolf-sheep' romance caused great controversy and opposition within the wolf clan."
"Nonetheless, Boiling Sheep and Red Wolf were determined to face everything together. They crossed species boundaries, mated, and gave birth to a half-wolf, half-sheep hybrid—Bald Qiang."
"Bald Qiang inherited traits from both parents—possessing the gentleness and kindness of a sheep, along with the bravery and decisiveness of a wolf."
"But perhaps due to cross-species genetic defects, Bald Qiang could never grow thick hair on his head."
"Meanwhile, in Sheep Village, there was a warrior who made a living selling power potions—Grey Wolf. He was Red Wolf's fiancé."
"When he found out that Boiling Sheep and Red Wolf had put a green hat on him (cheated on him), Grey Wolf was furious and felt deeply betrayed."
"To take revenge on Boiling Sheep's family, Grey Wolf ventured into a mysterious stone village and obtained a weapon of limitless divine power—the Haotian Hammer."
"Legend had it that this was the personal weapon of the Lazy Heavenly Emperor, an unparalleled ruler of the sheep clan. In the past, when the nine great sheep saints fought the wolf king and their blood stained the skies, despair loomed—until the Lazy Heavenly Emperor descended, sweeping away all enemies with a single strike of his hammer."
"Armed with the divine weapon, Grey Wolf donned a green cape and transformed into the 'Green Hat Hero.' Alone, he stormed Yunlan Sect—the residence of Boiling Sheep and Red Wolf."
"For the dignity of men, Grey Wolf challenged the entire Yunlan Sect single-handedly. Unfortunately, even with the divine weapon's power, he was still outnumbered and repeatedly faced life-threatening crises."
"However, the Green Hat Hero never backed down. He swung the Haotian Hammer, vowing to turn Yunlan Sect upside down."
"Boom! Boom! Boom—"
"The battle was unimaginably intense. Wolves and sheep, justice and betrayal—intertwined in a chaotic clash. The Haotian Hammer carved arcs through the air, with each strike triggering violent explosions."
"Two and a half years later, despite their formidable strength, Boiling Sheep, Red Wolf, and Bald Qiang found themselves exhausted under the relentless bombardment of the Haotian Hammer."
"In the end, the Green Hat Hero, Grey Wolf, landed a devastating blow with the Haotian Hammer, striking Boiling Sheep's heart, causing him to disintegrate on the spot."
"Seeing this, Red Wolf, in grief and rage, unleashed the supreme magic of the wolf clan against the Green Hat Hero, only to be devoured by the power of the Haotian Hammer."
"Witnessing his parents' deaths, Bald Qiang felt as if his heart was being torn apart. Unable to withstand the Green Hat Hero's onslaught, he could only leave behind a single line—'Thirty years on the east river, thirty years on the west—I will return!'—before escaping into Bear Ridge…"
"After the battle ended, Grey Wolf stood atop the ruins, gazing at the devastated Sheep Village and the now-destroyed Yunlan Sect."
"He propped himself up with the Haotian Hammer and let out a deep sigh…"
"That's it for now! Want to know what happens next? Tune in next time."
"......."
After finishing the story.
Lin Xuan felt his throat go dry. He grabbed a cup beside him and gulped down a big mouthful of water.
At this moment, Su Qingge was about to explode with frustration. (??へ??╬)
She had been completely engrossed in the story, desperate to know what happened next.
But who could have expected…
This cliffhanger demon actually stopped halfway again!!!
w(?Д?)w Damn it, ahhh!
This time, Su Qingge refused to back down. She pinched Lin Xuan's palm and traced her message on it…
'Keep going. I want to hear more.'
Seeing this, Lin Xuan grinned.
Very good.
The first step to wooing a girl is to keep her emotions centered on you at all times.
Over time—
She will unconsciously blur the boundary of attention, transforming it into a special kind of emotion—constantly thinking about you.
Thinking of this—
Lin Xuan decided to fully commit to his "cliffhanger demon" act.
"Cough cough..."
"(.•́︿•̀.) I'm sorry~ Sorry! It's not that I don't want to continue, Qingge!"
"It's just... I haven't even figured out the rest of the plot yet!"
"I can only give you a rough outline of what happens next..."
"Bald Qiang, after mastering divine skills in Bear Ridge, takes the alias 'Zhi Qiang and returns to the martial world."
"Three years later! He carries a chainsaw and an axe, returning alone to Cloud Mist Sect to seek revenge against Grey Wolf..."
"........"
With Lin Xuan's spoilers, Su Qingge was even more desperate to hear more.
But since Lin Xuan hadn't thought of the second season's plot yet, there was nothing she could do.
She could only endure and wait for the next storytelling session.
'I really want to hear more of the 'Only Strong Legend'...'
'If the heavens did not give birth to Bald Qiang, the path of the chainsaw would be as eternal as the long night. That line was so epic! I wonder if Bald Qiangwill successfully avenge his parents?'
'I believe he definitely will! That feeling of losing family, the pain, the despair, the burning desire for revenge—I completely understand it…'
'If Bald Strong fails his revenge…'
'Hmph! Then I'll make Lin Xuan rewrite it so Bald Qiang wins!!!'
.......
In the dark realm of her consciousness, Su Qingge was overwhelmed with emotion.
She had completely immersed herself into Bald Qiang's character, feeling that he was just like her—lying dormant for years, biding time for a slim chance at revenge…
So, she refused to accept a future where Bald Qiang failed.
Only success was allowed—failure was not an option!!!
At this moment, Lin Xuan was already grinning mischievously, rubbing his hands as he climbed onto the bed.
"Alright, time for your massage session again."
"Time is precious, Qingge. Let's not waste it. Hehehehe~"
Just as Lin Xuan was enjoying the warmth and softness of close contact…
Elsewhere.
Near Magic City People's Hospital, in front of a crepe stall, a dispute was breaking out.
"Sir, what happened yesterday was a misunderstanding. I won't take responsibility, so please stop pestering me."
"To be honest with you, I'm just a scumbag woman—I lift my skirt and don't recognize people afterward."
Mu Xiaowan looked bewildered as she glared at the self-important man in front of her.
This guy suddenly came to her stall, threw down a bank card, and ordered her not to talk to any other man, saying her smile should be only for him.
What the hell! (╬◣д◢)
Is he crazy?!
Does he think he's acting in a drama?!
One of those cringey old-school romance dramas like The Domineering CEO Fell for Me?!
Yeah right!
Back in the day...
Mu Xiaowan really did enjoy that type of novel, secretly giggling under the covers.
She used to fantasize countless times—
That one day a rich, powerful man would appear to protect and pamper her.
But the older she got, the more clearly she saw the reality …
All men were untrustworthy dogs—just like the one who once swore eternal love to her, only to disappear after taking her body.
At first, she foolishly waited…
But as the years passed, she completely gave up hope.
Who said women had to rely on men?!
I'll be beautiful and independent all on my own!!!
"Woman, do you know you're playing with fire?"
"Don't test my patience, woman. Name your price and be my plaything!"
Huo Qichen's chiseled face darkened with coldness.
He hadn't expected Mu Xiaowan to talk to him like this. But the more she resisted, the more he wanted to conquer her.
"Money? You don't actually think I'm that kind of gold-digger, do you?"
Mu Xiaowan raised an eyebrow and flipped him the middle finger.
"Let me tell you, don't underestimate this little food stall. I easily make tens of thousands a month, more than enough to live on."
"Alright, now get lost! You're not my type, and I'm not going to sleep with you."
"And don't think I'm missing out! I've already played with more than ten men!"
"I just play until I've had my fill, then I leave. If you want me to take responsibility, get lost…."
"......"
Mu Xiaowan's bold and outrageous words left Huo Qichen and everyone around them completely stunned.
But she herself didn't care at all.
Ever since she had been abandoned by that scumbag, her view on sex had completely changed.
Or rather…
She had completely given up on it…
Who said women always had to be on the losing side of sex?
In Mu Xiaowan's eyes, men were nothing more than tools—tools to satisfy her physical needs.
Once she got bored, she'd just toss them away!
If a man didn't click with her, no matter how much money he threw at her, she'd just sneer and ignore him...
For example, that handsome guy who had bought pancakes from her before—that was someone she actually found attractive.
If she ever got the chance, she wouldn't mind sleeping with him…