By the constant-temperature pool on the second basement level of the East Lake Private Club, the light was broken up by the rippling water, turning into patches of golden shimmer.
Su Bai stood quietly beside several tall potted plants, watching Ke Yujia sweat profusely on a yoga mat.
This little snot-nosed girl he had brought back from Cloud County was practically killing herself to maintain her freakish level of flexibility, all so she could preserve her unique advantage within this flourishing household.
"Breathe... in..."
Ke Yujia finished her final set of extreme overhead splits, slowly drawing back the long, straight, well-proportioned leg wrapped in pale pink workout clothes. A layer of glistening sweat already covered her fair forehead.
Though she was quite petite compared to most girls, her proportions were exceptionally good.
There was even something especially endearing about her.
Her figure blended a young girl's innocence with an adult woman's allure. It was simply incredible.
"Not bad. Looks like all those years of foundational training weren't for nothing."
Clapping as he walked over, Su Bai made no effort to hide the lofty appreciation and praise in his eyes.
His tall, muscular, explosive physique cast a reassuring shadow over Ke Yujia.
"Brother Su Bai..." Ke Yujia obediently raised her innocent doll-like face. Having just finished such intense stretches, she panted softly, her chest rising and falling slightly. "I told you, only by keeping my body at its most flexible can I... can I serve you better."
By the latter half of the sentence, the little girl's voice had become nearly inaudible, and her cheeks were as red as a ripe peach.
Su Bai chuckled, his deep gaze sweeping down from her slender, graspable waist.
"Since you've worked so hard, as your boss and exclusive audience, I naturally have to properly