In the quiet room, Chen Pingchuan easily identified the approaching person by the rhythm of her footsteps. It was his new companion, Wei Xi.

The door opened slowly, and the night sky, like a black curtain, merged with the small house. In the deep darkness, Wei Xi's face was like a flickering candle flame, instantly brightening his eyes.

Wei Xi steadily carried a bag of clothes in her left hand and a takeout container with their dinner in her right. Her steps were light and swift as she crossed to the table inside. She gently set the items down and turned toward the wall. Her slender hand fumbled along the wall for a moment.

CLICK. A crisp sound broke the silence as the overhead light flickered on, instantly flooding the room with a strong, dazzling glare.

Blinking in the sudden light, Wei Xi looked at Chen Pingchuan curiously. "Oh, why didn't you turn on the light?"

"It's fine. I'm not afraid of the dark, and I'm used to it," Chen Pingchuan replied with a natural smile.

Chen Pingchuan stood there without a stitch on, the muscles of his arms tight and supple. He had a chiseled face with deep eyes and a high-bridged nose. The strong, straight lines of his profile added a touch of firm resolve and coldness to his features. His thin lips, turned up slightly at the corners, held the faintest hint of a smile. Illuminated by the light, he exuded a unique, captivating charm that made Wei Xi's heart involuntarily race, her face blushing crimson.

Wei Xi hurriedly handed over the bag of clothes.

Chen Pingchuan took the clothes and saw they weren't the standard staff uniform from that morning, but a handsome set of men's formal wear that was clearly chosen with care.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man. Now dressed in the formal suit, Chen Pingchuan's already outstanding good looks were accentuated to the extreme. Wei Xi was left stunned, staring at him blankly for a long moment before she could snap out of it.

"Wow, so handsome!"

After her compliment, Wei Xi stepped forward to gently adjust his collar. "Not bad," she said with a smile. "Wear this to work tomorrow. You'll definitely dazzle my little flock of flirts."

Chen Pingchuan, who had been about to turn for dinner, froze. His eyes went wide with disbelief as he asked, "What did you say?"

"Huh? I said if you wear this to work tomorrow, you'll definitely charm the socks off my colleagues." Wei Xi winked playfully. "Hehe, they're all beauties, you know. Aren't you excited?"

Contrary to what Wei Xi expected, a bitter smile appeared on Chen Pingchuan's face. "Can I not go to work?"

"No way!" Wei Xi's reply was resolute.

"Why?" Chen Pingchuan pressed.

"What do you mean, 'why'? For money, of course! How are you going to eat without money? How are you going to live? Without money, you..."

This time, Chen Pingchuan swiftly interrupted her. "I have money!"

With that, he elegantly snapped his fingers again.

Instantly, a different scene unfolded. A mysterious black void slowly materialized above Chen Pingchuan's head. From it, stacks and stacks of Federation Coins began to fall like a monetary downpour.

Wei Xi was so stunned by the sight that her jaw dropped, leaving her utterly speechless.

"This... this..."

She still had doubts about how he had conjured money that morning, assuming he had simply prepared it beforehand for some kind of magic trick. But this small mountain of cash completely shattered her theory.

"So, can we skip going to work now?" Chen Pingchuan said, half-joking. "Don't worry, I told you I'd take care of you for life. From now on, whatever you want, I'll buy it for you. And if I can't buy it, we'll just go steal it!"

Wei Xi gave him a huge eye-roll.

She suddenly realized that the domineering young man she thought he was, was actually still a child at heart. But the experience from that morning was etched into her very bones, impossible to forget. While working that afternoon, her mind had kept involuntarily drifting back to his scarlet eyes, filled with a mix of rage and lust. Even thinking about it now made her tremble slightly.

Sensing her fear, Chen Pingchuan didn't hesitate to pull her gently into his arms. "I'm sorry," he murmured softly. "Don't be afraid. It won't happen again."

"Mm."

"Sigh... Do I still have to go now?"

Even though she had no idea how he did it, Wei Xi still insisted. "Yes!"

"I absolutely have to?"

"You absolutely have to!"

"Why?"

"My sister told me that no matter how successful or wealthy you become, you must never forget where you came from."

The smile on Chen Pingchuan's face froze. He held her head, forcing their eyes to meet. "You have a sister?"

"Ah! What's wrong with that? It's normal to have a sister!" Wei Xi looked like a child who had done something wrong. She tried to lower her head, but he held her face steady.

"Fine, I get it."

"I'll go to work tomorrow!"

"Oh, if you really don't want to, then you don't have to g—"

"Huh? What did you just say?"

Wei Xi had expected him to keep refusing. She never imagined that Chen Pingchuan, who had been so fiercely resistant just moments ago, would suddenly do a complete one-eighty and agree to her request. His sudden acquiescence, however, actually made Wei Xi feel a little embarrassed.

"Actually... you don't have to go."

"It's fine. I have to go. After all, when your sister gets back, I'll need to introduce myself, won't I?"

Hearing this, Wei Xi froze for a moment.

Just because she was well-endowed didn't mean she was an airhead. She understood his subtext—this was about meeting her family. Wei Xi wanted to ask about his origins, but he showed no intention of explaining. She recalled how he had mysteriously appeared in the alley behind the bar, bearing the marks of an attack. He was either on the run or had some other unspeakable secret.

And so, by tacit agreement, neither of them spoke of it.

That night, they shared another wonderful, intimate time together. Having tasted the sweet fruit of love, Wei Xi found that she adored the feeling of being so close to him. She wished she could stay by his side every single moment. Her mind was completely overwhelmed by love, and she even slept with a smile that never faded from her face.

「By noon the next day.」

Chen Pingchuan had finished breakfast and was now playing endlessly with the new communicator Wei Xi had bought him.

"Hubby! Is that communicator really so interesting? More interesting than me?" Wei Xi pouted, feeling a pang of jealousy toward the device.

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