Heading to Tsukikage Island!

"Chen, are you feeling better?" Ran Mouri asked Chen.

Since Chen had taken sick leave, Ran naturally asked about it.

"Thanks for your concern, Ran. I'm all better now."

"Um, I was thinking of coming to see you. Would that be convenient?" Ran continued.

"Of course it would. When are you coming, Ran?"

"I'll come over after breakfast. It won't take long," Ran said.

After chatting with Ran for a few more moments, Chen hung up and found Vermouth looking at him unhappily.

"Lying in bed with one woman while happily talking to another on the phone... Heh. All men are scum," Vermouth said coldly.

"Thanks for the compliment. I am scum, so I won't deny it." Chen grinned at Vermouth.

Vermouth closed her eyes. She had to admit that she felt a little uncomfortable, as though a huge stone were pressing down on her heart.

She had never felt this way before. It was unbearable, truly unbearable. Vermouth pulled the blanket over her head, trying to calm her chaotic thoughts.

Chen smiled faintly as he watched Vermouth. It seemed Vermouth was jealous, which was naturally a good thing for him.

"Chen, I'm here."

"Ran, the door isn't locked. Just come in." Chen walked out and saw Ran standing prettily at the door.

As soon as Chen came out, Vermouth suddenly emerged as well. When Ran saw Vermouth, her steps halted and her expression stiffened.

"Chen, who is she?"

Vermouth glanced at Chen and gave a seductive smile. "I'm..."

"She's my distant cousin. She's staying here for a few days," Chen cut Vermouth off directly.

"Oh! So she's Chen's cousin!" For some reason, Ran secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing Vermouth about to speak again, Chen shot her a threatening look.

"If you don't want to be unable to