The Last Time (Continued)

"Then let Lin handle it himself. It'll be quite interesting when he gets back, so don't bully him."

Lin pointed outside the door and smiled at the people behind him, "Want to go up on the deck and get some fresh air?"

The refreshing sea breeze ruffled Lin's hair. He tied up his slightly long black hair, then realized that the hair on this body wasn't that long, so he let go and let it fly freely in the wind.

The sunset glow on the horizon and the clouds before my eyes reflect a scene like a painting, a dreamlike and enchanting fairyland, a sight rarely seen elsewhere.

A girl with beautiful, enchanted pink hair walked up to him and they admired the rare scenery together.

Sometimes Lin really wondered if the eyes of beautiful girls all seemed to glow? Sparkling like magnificent gems, every smile and frown brimming with the beauty of the world.

"How beautiful!" Lin exclaimed, gazing at the sunset.

"What do you mean, 'truly beautiful'?" The girl smiled slyly, turning her head slightly. "Explain clearly~"

"Of course... it's this world."

"Really? You have one more chance!"

"Hehe... Let the person who should say it say it, but he might not want to."

Aren't you the same?

Lin hesitated for two seconds, then shook his head with a relaxed smile, "I'm not. Because the Lin you know, even if he thinks about it, he won't say it out loud."

"Really?" The girl couldn't help but reveal a sweet smile. "I thought he was just a dullard."

"Didn't you say that he's actually a bit cunning and arrogant... On the surface, he acts like a gentleman, but in private, he often looks at pretty girls, and he does it openly through his helmet, so he doesn't have to worry about being caught."

Lin also laughed out loud.

Special Feature: Singers and Deals (Part 1)

My head... it hurts so much...

My body feels like it's falling apart... and there's a familiar smell...

Why does it feel so warm down there...?

Lin slowly propped himself up, poking his head out from under the covers. The dimly lit room in front of him was filled with many double images. He sat on the bed, somewhat bewildered and at a loss.

"Hmm..."

A soft murmur made Lin freeze instantly, a flood of crazy memories rushing into his mind. His face drained of color, and he looked at his side in fear.

His long hair, as fragrant as aged red wine, exuded a delightful aroma. His serene and handsome face wore a satisfied smile, and his eyes, which had been open since early morning and were fixed on Lin, were now narrowed with pleasure.

Upon realizing that Lin had discovered her, she revealed a wicked smile that would never be seen on a global screen. Her golden eyes, exuding a noble air, gazed at Lin, and she gently shifted her body under the covers.

"——"

Lin shivered, but not from the cold.

Lin frantically pulled the blanket back, but her heart almost stopped when she saw what was under the blanket.

On the only burgundy stocking she hadn't taken off, there were many colorful "balloons" tied up, filled with her "labor results." On the bed, there were even more of the same "balloons," some of which weren't even tied properly, letting their contents spill out.

Lin's chaotic mind finally sorted out those memories from yesterday to the present that were almost insane, like a runaway trolley.

The elegant and glamorous lady rose, tied her long hair up, picked up an empty box from the table, and waved it at the terrified Lin with a smile. In her heavenly voice that drove her fans wild, she said, "They're all used up, my friend... You know what to do, right?"

It all started yesterday when he reunited with his childhood friend.

Lin arrived at the hot water dispenser at the hospital, intending to get Yan Luo a cup of hot water. He was in a very good mood, as he had not only escaped the shadows of the past but also had a girlfriend and was able to live a normal life.

And the two of them also have some minor interests... cough cough, but it's much better than before. Maybe this is what they mean by being personal rather than objective.

"Da, da, da..."

The sound of high heels clicking on the hospital floor was very familiar. Lin glanced at it casually, but that one glance surprised him so much that he couldn't turn around.

"Eden?"

That graceful figure walking towards us shouldn't be here.

Eden greeted Lin with a captivating smile, saying, "It's been a long time, my friend."

A flicker of wariness and suspicion flashed in Lin's eyes, but he concealed it well, and put on his familiar smile, "What are you doing here? Don't you have a tour this month?"

"I have a friend who is in the hospital, and I came to visit her. I didn't expect to run into you. It's been so many years since we last met."

Eden's flawless answer left Lin with no room for criticism. He thought so too; Eden hadn't seen him for several years, and since she decided to pursue a career as a singer, she had been traveling all over the world. He couldn't possibly think that this would be detrimental to him.

But Lin still kept a watchful eye.

"What a coincidence! My girlfriend is also in the hospital, and I'm here taking care of her."

"Girlfriend?" Eden was slightly surprised, then smiled calmly. "Congratulations! You used to complain to me on the phone about how handsome you are but don't have a girlfriend. Now you've finally gotten your wish, haven't you?"

Lin didn't notice anything unusual in Eden's expression; the sincere blessing for his friend's happiness seemed genuine.

"Which ward is your friend in?" Lin breathed a sigh of relief. He cursed himself inwardly for being neurotic. How could Eden's good friend, whom he hadn't seen for so many years, be like those other people?

Eden smiled and gave a number.

Lin's expression froze when he heard that number.

Because that's Yan Luo's sickroom.

"Are you sure you're not mistaken?" Lin asked with a dry laugh, addressing the composed Eden. "That's..."

"I hired her to rescue you."

Lin felt a chill creep up his spine from his tailbone, traveling all the way through his head. He instinctively took a step back, feeling fear at Eden's elegant smile.

Here we go again.

This time, Lin didn't realize she was wrong, and Eden didn't try to hide it at all. She looked Lin Cong with her eyes as if she were admiring a work of art.

No... This place... She wouldn't do it here. This is a hospital, not the place where we were alone together before, giving her an opportunity to take advantage.

He has nothing to be afraid of.

Lin calmed down and said, "Thank you. As for Yan Luo's reward, I'll decline it on her behalf. She probably doesn't need it."

Lin believed he had to distance himself from the situation. He was confident that he had no weaknesses this time and that the previous times when he was powerless to fight back would not happen again.

"Really? But I still want to thank her properly." Eden slowly stepped forward, and Lin immediately stepped back alertly, but she seemed not to notice and took out her phone from her pocket.

"Don't come any closer. I'm easily angered right now. If you get any closer, I can't guarantee what will happen next."

"Don't worry, I just want you to see something. Trust me, you'll be willing to talk to me after you see it." Eden's magnanimous manner only made Lin want to avoid him.

"Don't even think about it." Lin turned to leave, abandoning the cup.

But the next second, the words that came out of Eden's cherry lips made him stop in his tracks. "This has something to do with your little girlfriend too~ Even if these things circulate online, it's okay? She's still a girl."

Don't look, don't look, don't look...

Lin wanted to leave without looking back, but the familiar voice coming from the phone forced him to turn around—

Satisfied with Lin's blank expression, Eden played with his hair and smiled, "As long as I don't send the message to the more than forty people around the world in time, these things will be circulated and reported by websites and media around the world."

"So you're willing to 'talk' with me now, my friend?"

The drawn-out melody plunged Lin into despair.

"Huh? Lin, you're back?"

Yan Luo sat on the hospital bed, flipping through a book. She was a graduate student, so she would read professional books and complete some research projects in her spare time.

Looking up, she saw Lin walk into the ward and smiled warmly, like a wife welcoming her husband home.

When Lin saw her like this, his pale face became even more bloodless.

"Huh? And who is this?" Yan Luo looked at the woman who came in with him. Her outstanding appearance made her think for a moment, then she asked in surprise, "You are... Eden?"

This is a global superstar, why is he here?

"Hello, I'm Lin's friend. We happened to meet here, so I came to visit his girlfriend." Eden's polite yet approachable smile easily won over Yan Luo.

"He's actually your friend? That's great! Can I get his autograph? One of my good friends is a fan of yours."

"Of course, no problem... However, we have something to do and need to go out for a bit."

"What's up?"

Behind Lin, whom Yan Luo couldn't see, Eden placed his hand on Lin's waist and slowly slid it down. When he reached inside Lin's clothes, he trembled, but could only force a smile at Yan Luo, "Well, there are some... very important things, but I'll be back tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

Yan Luo's smile pierced Lin's heart.

As they walked into the underground parking lot, Eden hugged Lin from behind, rested her head on his shoulder, took a deep breath, and let her hands run wildly over his body.

Lin gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and remained silent.

"It's okay, I won't force you. You can even leave right now." Eden's sculpted fingers traced across Lin's chin. "But... you don't want her to be ruined, to lose everything she has in society, do you?"

Lin loosened his grip.

He let Eden drag him into the car, trying to reassure himself.

It's okay, it's okay, just think of it as a good night's sleep and it'll all be over... It's just a deal...

Special Feature: Singers and Deals (Part 2)

Back to the present, after sorting through his memories, Lin started getting dressed without saying a word, while Eden leisurely watched him search for his clothes among the underwear and coats scattered on the floor. He then slowly walked to the small refrigerator in the bedroom, took out a bottle of red wine, opened it, and put it into a decanter.

Then she swayed her graceful body and came up behind Lin, put her hand on his shoulder, and chuckled, "Are you leaving so soon?"

"Slap." Lin slapped her hand away, glared at her angrily, and said, "We're not that close. Keep your promise and delete that video."

Eden wasn't angry. She sat naked on the bed, not covering herself at all, not even removing the "balloons" from her stockings, and smiled at Lin: "You had a good time last night, didn't you? Compared to others, and your little girlfriend, we're more compatible."

"I'm not comfortable at all, don't compare her to you!"

Lin's expression was somewhat unpleasant. He forced himself to resist looking at Eden's lower body, but a strange unease within him made him unconsciously glance at that alluring body.

Last night...

At first, Lin maintained her composure, telling herself it would all pass quickly, but when it actually began, however...

Later, he no longer knew what he was doing; he was just instinctively seeking something, and his brain felt so comfortable, as if it were melting—a feeling he had never experienced before.

Even Yan Luo... No, it's just an illusion, don't think about it...

Eden was only doing this once, so why...?

"Lin, how about dating me?" Eden seemed to read his mind and smiled meaningfully.

"This isn't funny." Lin gritted his teeth, making a fierce expression. "Delete those right now!"

"Hmm... okay." Eden took out his phone and deleted the videos in front of Lin, and under Lin's supervision, he made the forty-odd people delete the videos one by one. At this point, their transaction was considered over.

After watching her finish doing all this, Lin quickly put on her clothes and then headed out.

"Wait a minute, my friend, are you really leaving like this?"

"Hmph." Lin snorted coldly, without answering.

"Then what about your girlfriend's studies?"

"..."

Lin frowned and stopped in his tracks. He stood in the doorway, and Eden, anticipating his turn, smiled brightly and leisurely continued, "Your girlfriend is a graduate student, secretly an assassin, juggling a livelihood with her studies—it's truly heartbreaking... But unfortunately, her advisor has recently noticed something amiss and is considering whether or not to..."

"You did it, didn't you!"

Lin rudely interrupted Eden, under his extremely angry gaze, touched his lips. "Hmm... Did I do it? I don't know, but if she gets expelled and exposed, she will not only face imprisonment, but also her lifelong dream of research will be in vain... After all, I am a global superstar, and everyone is willing to help me with a little bit, rather than pity a killer, right?"

"What exactly... do you want to do?!"

Hearing this, Eden chuckled and weighed her ample and tempting breasts in her hand, tilting her head as she asked, "You know what to do, right?"

"..."

"Hello? Lin?"