I'll pay for you to chase Li Liusi, how about it?

A light rain fell late at night, the fine droplets tapping imperceptibly against the hotel window.

The next morning, the sun grew steadily stronger, and the somewhat chilly summer rain gradually receded. Sunlight filtered through the clouds, bathing the land in warmth and brightness.

Cicadas began to shriek frantically, signaling the start of another scorching day.

On the messy king-sized bed in the hotel room.

Xia Shuyi's soft body lay pressed against Shen Lang, her thick, dark hair fanned out on either side of her flushed face.

"Mmm~"

Xia Shuyi let out a weak murmur, her graceful body moving unconsciously a few times in her sleep, a contented smile lingering on her lips the whole time.

After waking up, Shen Lang held Xia Shuyi's jade-like body, feeling refreshed, and stared blankly at the headboard.

Last night, Xia Shuyi's Favorability towards Shen Lang had finally surpassed 100 points!

Ding! Xia Shuyi's Favorability towards host has increased by 5 points. Current: 100 points. Congratulations to host for successfully raising Xia Shuyi's Favorability to 100 points!

Ding! Xia Shuyi's Favorability towards host has reached 100. You have received a Mysterious Treasure Chest. Would you like to open it?

"No rush to open it. I'll do it when I get back."

The Landlady was lying right beside him, and Shen Lang didn't want to make too much noise. If he opened it and a physical item appeared, it would be hard to explain.

After scrolling on TikTok for a while, Xia Shuyi groggily woke up in the warm covers, her beautiful eyes, lazy and dependent, quietly watching the mischievous big boy.

"Are you hungry?"

Shen Lang stroked Xia Shuyi's smooth back and asked with a smile, "Do you want me to get you something to eat?"

Xia Shuyi gently shook her head, asking with a mix of admiration and curiosity, "How long have you been awake? Aren't you tired?"

"A little."

Shen Lang snuggled deeper into the covers, pulling Xia Shuyi's warm, jade-like body closer to him. "But aren't I being kept by you, Sister Xia? So I definitely need to be diligent, don't I?"

"Such a glib tongue."

Xia Shuyi gave Shen Lang a charming glare, but still contentedly nestled into his embrace.

After checking out of the hotel, Shen Lang helped the unsteady Xia Shuyi walk to the underground parking lot to get the car.

"Ha~"

As soon as she got into the car, Xia Shuyi yawned tiredly. "I need to catch up on some sleep when I get back."

"Hehe, do you want me to join you, Sister Xia?"

Shen Lang held the steering wheel, asking with amusement.

"Just drive the car."

Xia Shuyi rolled her eyes at Shen Lang, annoyed. She now both loved and feared this guy.

Xia Shuyi's thinking was more traditional. She used to not understand why her friends liked to find these young men.

Whenever she saw her friends flirting with young men, Xia Shuyi felt a chill.

She thought these young men, barely out of their twenties, were not only immature but also not very smart.

Didn't these friends feel awkward? With such a big age gap, those young men could be their sons. Could they really go through with it?

However, after spending time with Shen Lang, Xia Shuyi finally understood the meaning behind it all.

Driving back to the residential area, Shen Lang helped Xia Shuyi into the elevator.

Just as they reached Xia Shuyi's doorstep, Shen Lang found Li Liusi standing blankly at her door, holding 300 yuan in her hand.

"Landlady Auntie."

Li Liusi took small steps towards them. Seeing the Landlady's strained expression, she couldn't help but ask worriedly, "What's wrong?"

Xia Shuyi had reduced Li Liusi's rent by half and bought her many daily necessities. Li Liusi was very grateful to this kind Landlady.

"No, nothing. I twisted my ankle. I ran into Little Shen on the way, so I asked him to help me."

Xia Shuyi smiled nonchalantly. "What do you need me for?"

"Um, it's the beginning of the month, so I wanted to give you the rent."

Li Liusi handed three crumpled banknotes to Xia Shuyi, then said with some difficulty.

"Landlady Auntie, can I pay the utility bills a few days later? But I'll pay them very soon. I've been working at a restaurant recently, and I'm about to get paid."

Xia Shuyi looked at the crumpled banknotes in Li Liusi's hand and couldn't help but feel sorry for the unfortunate girl.

But directly waiving her rent might hurt her self-esteem.

Xia Shuyi's gaze swept between the humble Li Liusi and Shen Lang. As if she thought of something, she said readily, "No need, Little Shen already paid for you last night."

"That's right, I paid for you last night."

Since Xia Shuyi wanted to help, Shen Lang took on this fabricated favor. "Keep this money to buy some supplements for your grandma."

"No, I can't," Li Liusi said, shaking her head excitedly. She stubbornly pushed the three hundred yuan towards Shen Lang. "I'll give you the rent first. I'll pay you back for the utilities once I get my salary."

"Oh, silly girl, your grandma's sick and hospitalized now, and that costs money. You should keep this money for now."

"But..." Li Liusi hesitated, looking at the crumpled three hundred yuan.

"If you really can't, then just keep a tab of these expenses," Xia Shuyi said gently, unable to argue with the stubborn girl. "It's not too late to pay him back once you graduate and start working."

"Okay." Li Liusi finally nodded firmly and said gratefully to Shen Lang, "Thank you, Shen Lang. I'll definitely pay you back once I start working."

"Alright, it's dinner time anyway." Xia Shuyi took out her keys and opened the door, inviting them warmly, "Mengmeng isn't home, and it's quite lonely here. Why don't you two stay for dinner?"

"You don't need to trouble yourself," Li Liusi said, stepping back, flattered.

"It's no trouble." Xia Shuyi held Li Liusi's small hand and half-pulled, half-led her inside. "Girl, make yourself at home. There's fruit in the fridge if you want some. Little Shen, come help me in the kitchen."

"Okay." Shen Lang rolled up his sleeves and walked towards the kitchen.

"Little Shen, what do you think of that girl?" In the kitchen, Xia Shuyi glanced at Li Liusi, who was fidgeting on the sofa, and asked in a low voice, "Isn't she pretty? And she has a great figure, and such a gentle personality."

"Huh? Sister Xia, what are you trying to say?" Shen Lang looked at her in surprise. Why did her words sound like she was trying to set him up?

"How about you go after her?" Xia Shuyi said, surprisingly bold as she encouraged him, "That girl has had a tough life, and her personality is quite simple and honest. If you put in the effort, you'll definitely win her over."

Xia Shuyi knew that she and Shen Lang had absolutely no future, let alone getting married and having children. She worried that if Shen Lang found a more clever girlfriend in the future, she would never have a chance to be with him. Since this was the inevitable outcome anyway, Xia Shuyi hoped Shen Lang would pursue a simple, innocent girl like Li Liusi.