How Could There Be Such an Awful, Cringeworthy Man?!

Su Chen walked over and knocked on the counter.

"Now, who does the room belong to?"

The manager immediately nodded and bowed. "It's yours! Yours! You honored guests may stay as you please. This stay is entirely on the house!"

He was terrified that if he spoke too slowly, that violent little girl would hammer him.

Forget one Red Ocean Suite—the manager had even taken the initiative to throw in an additional Blue Enchantress suite.

Who understood the joy of getting something for free?

Su Chen accepted the keys and casually tossed one to Zhu Zhuqing.

With their lodging settled, the three headed to the hotel restaurant.

The moment they sat down, Xiao Wu grabbed the menu and began ordering like mad.

"This, this, and this—I don't want those. Bring me everything else."

The waiter's pen was practically smoking.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead and cautiously reminded her, "Miss, can you really finish so much food?"

Xiao Wu replied righteously, "So what if we can't? Didn't your manager say the bill was on the house?"

"Yes, yes, yes."

The waiter instantly shut up.

After Xiao Wu finished ordering, she noticed that something seemed off with Zhu Zhuqing across from her.

She leaned over and waved a hand in front of Zhu Zhuqing's eyes.

"Zhuqing, what's wrong?"

"Did that blond guy scare you just now? Don't be afraid. If he dares come back, I'll kick his third leg clean off!"

Zhu Zhuqing raised her head. Seeing the concern in Xiao Wu's eyes, her heart warmed slightly.

The family's pursuit, the desperate escape, and then that absurd reunion just now—it had all built up along the way.

The grievance and fury she had suppressed the entire journey completely erupted at that moment.

"That man is called Dai Mubai." Zhu Zhuqing's voice trembled slightly.

"He is also my fiancé."

Su Chen looked up, his face plainly saying, "I already knew, but I'm going to pretend to be shocked."

"Pfft!"

Xiao Wu sprayed out the mouthful of water she had just swallowed.

"That blond guy who took twins to rent a room is your fiancé?!"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded bitterly.

She did not hide anything. She briefly explained the brutal, breeding-pit-like competition within the Star Luo Royal Family, her family's merciless pursuit, and how Dai Mubai had shirked responsibility and hidden in Suotuo City like a coward with his head tucked in.

After hearing it, Xiao Wu completely exploded.

She slapped the table, making the bowls and chopsticks clatter.

"Scumbag! An absolutely supreme scumbag!"

Filled with righteous indignation, Xiao Wu threw an arm around Zhu Zhuqing's shoulders and transformed into a caring big sister.

"Does anyone understand this? How could there be such an awful, cringeworthy man?"

"You were hunted down and barely survived, while he not only ran away and became a coward, but even took twins to rent a room!"

"He's a fighter jet among scumbags, a VIP among cringe men."

"Zhuqing, don't be sad! We don't need trash like that! Just treat him as dead!"

The more Xiao Wu spoke, the angrier she became. She wanted nothing more than to rush out and drag Dai Mubai back for another beating.

"The next time I see him, I definitely won't hold back!"

Listening to Xiao Wu's concerned words, Zhu Zhuqing's formerly stifled mood miraculously improved quite a bit.

She knew full well how strict the family rules were. Running away would not solve anything.

But at least at that moment, someone was genuinely angry on her behalf.

That feeling was far too unfamiliar to her.

"Thank you, Xiao Wu."

"What are you thanking me for? We're good sisters!"

Xiao Wu patted her chest and promised, "With the boss and me looking out for you from now on, if that blond guy dares appear in front of you again, I'll show him just how dangerous the real world can be!"

Su Chen lifted his teacup and raised it toward Zhu Zhuqing.

"Out with the old, in with the new."

"Three-legged toads are hard to find in this world, but two-legged men are everywhere."

His tone carried a hint of teasing. "Take me, for example. I'm known as Suotuo City's most devoted man. My specialty is companionship."

Zhu Zhuqing nearly laughed at his shameless words.

Xiao Wu immediately became alert and grabbed Su Chen's arm.

"Boss, cut it out! Zhuqing is mine. You're not allowed to get any ideas about her!"

Meanwhile, the twin sisters were quite dedicated as well. They found a carriage and sent Dai Mubai back to Shrek Academy.

After eating and drinking their fill, the three returned to their rooms to rest.

Su Chen pushed open the door to the Red Ocean Suite and was greeted by an eye-searing expanse of pink.

There was a round waterbed, a huge mirror on the ceiling, and even some indescribable props placed on the bedside table.

"This room really went all out."

He casually tossed those props aside, then took a Blue Silver Grass out of his Storage Soul Tool and placed it on the cabinet to get some air.

It was Ah Yin.

The moment Ah Yin emerged from the Soul Tool, her leaves gently unfurled.

Fresh air.

The scent of freedom.

Before she had time to marvel at the beauty of life, she saw Su Chen sprawled flat on the waterbed.

The liquid inside the waterbed sloshed violently with Su Chen's movements.

Making squelching, gurgling water sounds.

Ah Yin fell silent as an entire plant.

No matter how she looked at it, this bed seemed rather improper.

Just then, the bathroom door was pushed open.

Xiao Wu walked out wrapped in a slightly too-short white bath towel.

Crystal-clear droplets still clung to her fair skin, and her two straight, long legs were especially dazzling beneath the pink lighting.

As she dried her wet hair with a towel, she glanced sideways at Su Chen on the bed, her eyes full of cunning anticipation.

This big-breasted cat was a little too dangerous. She had to take Su Chen down today.

"Boss, I'm done. It's your turn."

Su Chen rolled over and waved a hand. "I'm not washing up. I'm exhausted today, so I'm going straight to sleep."

Xiao Wu threw the towel in her hand onto the floor and, without another word, leaped onto the waterbed.

The waterbed sank sharply under the impact, then the rebound force directly launched Su Chen into the air.

"Sleep? Don't even think about sleeping tonight!"

While Su Chen was still in midair, Xiao Wu grabbed his collar, swung one long leg over, and straddled his waist in an extremely domineering pose.

Su Chen raised an eyebrow and reached out to pinch Xiao Wu's chubby cheek. "What's gotten into you, rabbit? Not sleeping in the middle of the night? What do you want?"

Xiao Wu slapped his hand away, sneered, and looked down at him from above.

"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river! Su Chen, do you remember how you treated me on the way to Holy Soul Village five years ago?"

Su Chen froze.

The memory instantly came back.

Back then, he had found walking too tiring, so he had directly used Xiao Wu as a mount for part of the journey.

From that day onward, Xiao Wu had sworn venomously in her heart.

One day, she would pin Su Chen beneath her and make him work like a beast of burden!

The memory ended.

The flames of revenge burned in Xiao Wu's eyes as she bared her teeth and declared war. "Today, this lady is finally turning things around! I'll let you have a taste of what it feels like to be used as a mount!"

Su Chen laughed, placing both hands behind his head. "You? A rabbit that can't even handle a carrot wants to rebel?"

"Enough nonsense! Today, either you die or I do!"

"Take this! Crow Flies the Plane!"