Ouyang Zixin Asked Him Out for a Run

Half an hour later.

Su Chen drained the red wine in his glass in one gulp.

Beside him lay the drunken Ouyang Zixin and Mu Xi.

"They're done already? I haven't had enough yet~" Su Chen smacked his lips and muttered softly.

He was only slightly tipsy, and that was with him deliberately suppressing his body's metabolism. Otherwise, it would have been like drinking water, and he might easily throw up.

Theoretically, as long as he went to the bathroom often enough, Su Chen could keep refilling his glass indefinitely.

Su Chen went out to pay the bill.

Then, with one in each hand, he helped the two of them into Mu Xi's sports car, took them to a hotel, and booked a double room.

Although the young woman at the front desk gave him a somewhat strange look, Su Chen paid it no mind.

As for taking them home...

Better not.

If Mu Chen caught him halfway there, he would never be able to explain it.

As for Ouyang Zixin, Su Chen did not even know where she lived.

Only after settling the two of them did Su Chen return home.

The light in his room was still on.

He opened the door and entered the bedroom.

Na'er was sitting against the headboard in silvery-white silk pajamas, hugging a pillow with her chin resting on it. Her long silver-white hair spilled over her shoulders, and she looked drowsy and especially adorable.

"Mmm... Brother, you're back~"

Seeing Su Chen return, Na'er rubbed her sleepy eyes and revealed a sweet smile.

"It's so late. Why are you still awake?"

Su Chen sat down by the bed and asked with a smile.

"I was waiting for Brother so we could sleep together~"

Na'er smiled sweetly, then wrinkled her nose. Her brows immediately furrowed. "Brother, you drank alcohol, and... you smell like other girls too!"

All sleepiness vanished from Na'er's face. Her tone was sour, and a mist of tears instantly welled up in her purple eyes.

Clearly, Su Chen had spent the day with other girls and left her at home. That was too much!

"Hey, hey, hey, Na'er, listen to my excu—explanation."

Seeing that Na'er was about to cry, Su Chen hurriedly explained, "Today, I went to the Blacksmith Association and became a Level 3 Blacksmith..."

Su Chen briefly explained what had happened that day before finally coaxing Na'er into feeling better.

"Really? Then who do you think is prettier, your senior sister Mu Xi or Ouyang Zixin?" Na'er asked directly.

"Of course... of course my Na'er is the prettiest. No one can compare to you." Su Chen gently cupped Na'er's soft little face and spoke with a serious expression.

That was the truth. Na'er was an SSS-class goddess certified by the system catalog. Whether it was her looks, talent, or anything else, she was basically maxed out in every aspect.

Mu Xi and Ouyang Zixin were pretty, but they were still far inferior to Na'er.

How could humans and gods be mentioned in the same breath?

"Mmm... Who even asked you that, stupid Brother!!"

Na'er immediately blushed with embarrassment and turned her head away, her ears bright red.

Yet the smile at the corners of her lips could not be suppressed no matter what.

Clearly, Su Chen had successfully cheered her up.

"Alright, alright. I'm going to take a shower. Let's sleep early~"

Su Chen got up and took a shower in the bathroom, washing away the perfume and alcohol scent before climbing under the covers.

Na'er's soft, boneless body pressed directly against him like a magnet.

"Hmph, hmph. But Brother went out to have fun without taking me, so I'm punishing you. You have to sleep with me every day this week." Na'er hummed softly, one small, tender hand already pinching Su Chen's waist with a clear air of threat.

"Fine, fine..."

Su Chen agreed helplessly.

Clearly, this had been Na'er's real goal all along...

The next day.

Su Chen skipped class and went to the Blacksmith Association instead, following Mu Xi to learn forging techniques.

Mu Xi did not look too pleased when she saw Su Chen that day, clearly because of what had happened the night before.

"Good morning, Sister Mu Xi~"

Su Chen, on the other hand, was in quite a good mood.

"Hmph, not good at all!"

Mu Xi snorted.

"It was just getting drunk. What's the big deal~" Su Chen shrugged.

"Hmph, you still dare bring it up!"

Mu Xi bristled on the spot.

She strode over, grabbed Su Chen by the collar, and threatened him angrily, "I'm warning you, you are not allowed to tell anyone about last night, or else... hmph!"

Su Chen actually dared mention what had happened last night. How was that any different from mocking her? It was simply infuriating!

"Alright, alright, I definitely won't say anything."

Su Chen waved his hands repeatedly, looking utterly serious.

"Hmph!"

Mu Xi gave a delicate snort, finally satisfied.

Su Chen entered the Forging Room as well and continued learning from Mu Xi.

Mu Xi had inherited Mu Chen's techniques. Although she was only a Level 1 Blacksmith, her fundamentals were exceptionally solid, more than enough to teach Su Chen.

Perhaps because her favorability had increased, Mu Xi knew Su Chen was somewhat lecherous, yet still chose to stay close to him and guide his forging hand in hand.

Su Chen enjoyed that very much.

The Forging Room had not smelled particularly good to begin with.

But whenever Mu Xi leaned close, a pleasant fragrance always lingered at the tip of his nose, which felt quite nice.

That evening, after finishing a day of forging, Su Chen bid Mu Xi farewell.

As for eating together...

Because of yesterday's incident, Mu Xi had been traumatized and did not want to have dinner with Su Chen. There was nothing Su Chen could do about it.

Just as Su Chen left the Blacksmith Association, he ran into an acquaintance—Ouyang Zixin.

"Ah, Senior Zixin, what are you doing here~"

Su Chen hurriedly greeted her with a smile, feeling rather surprised at the same time.

Ouyang Zixin was dressed in standard sportswear today.

She wore a light-colored T-shirt that outlined her youthful figure, paired with black ultra-short athletic shorts that fully displayed her snow-white, slender legs.

She had on lightweight sneakers with clean white socks, and her whole body radiated a pure yet energetic aura that made her especially eye-catching.

"Little Chen, are you free?"

With a bright smile on her face, Ouyang Zixin got straight to the point. "Can you go for a run with me this afternoon? Afterward, Senior Sister will treat you to dinner~"

"Sure~"

Su Chen agreed almost without hesitation, laughing. "I definitely can't refuse an invitation from Senior Sister."

He had spent the entire day practicing in the Forging Room with Mu Xi.

Although Mu Xi's "close personal guidance" had been quite enjoyable mentally, he had indeed accumulated a fair amount of physical fatigue.

Hearing the suggestion of running now, he instead felt it was a good way to relax and stretch his muscles.

"That's great, then let's go!" Ouyang Zixin was clearly delighted. She turned and gestured for Su Chen to follow.

The two did not choose any transportation. Instead, they began jogging directly along the streets, their destination being Eastsea Academy's track field.

Su Chen adjusted his breathing and ran beside Ouyang Zixin.

But his gaze occasionally swept over her pair of snow-white, long legs, which were especially eye-catching as she ran.

"Junior Brother, I didn't expect you to have such a high alcohol tolerance."

Ouyang Zixin took the initiative to bring up last night. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, whether from exercise or embarrassment was unclear.

"It's nothing much~"

Su Chen smiled and explained, "It's actually related to my Martial Soul. My Martial Soul is a dragon-type Martial Soul, and it greatly boosts my physique."

"So that's how it is!"

Ouyang Zixin revealed a look of realization, her tone carrying a trace of resentment. "You definitely did it on purpose. You made Mu Xi and me embarrass ourselves together."