signingbooks Chapter 290: Xiaorui alone is enough. System: Hmm?!
Chapter 290: Xiaorui alone is enough. System: Hmm?!
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"What's wrong? Both of their faces are so red! What happened?"
"They've definitely encountered the ultimate counterattack from that second personality! Look how fast they're breathing! They must be fighting a tough battle! Keep it up!"
"Oh my god, Xiaorui looks so uncomfortable (I feel so sorry for her)..."
"Uh... Am I the only one who thinks this reaction is a bit strange? Blushing, sweating, rapid breathing... this combination is so similar..."
"Shut up, you sleazy guy! What time is it?! This is a serious rescue operation!"
"Exactly! What kind of dirty nonsense is that in their heads! Feng and Xiaorui are working their butts off!"
........................
Inside the wooden house.
Tang Xiaorui collapsed into Lin Feng's arms, her body flushed a beautiful pink. Her pigtails, damp with sweat, clung to her neck and back, no longer playfully swaying, but rising and falling gently with her breath.
Lin Feng put his arm around her, stroking her back to help her catch her breath.
She snuggled closer to him, finding the most comfortable position, a satisfied smile on her lips, and murmured softly:
"Are you satisfied with this 'reward'...?"
Lin Feng lowered his head and kissed her sweaty forehead, his voice deep and gentle:
"Yes, this is the most special prize I've ever received. Time's almost up; if we delay any longer, the people outside will get impatient."
Tang Xiaorui nodded gently: "Okay, then let's return to the real world."
"That being said, the experience of sharing dreams is really great, it's just a pity that we still can't do without Dr. Elena's assistance."
Lin Feng reached out and gently stroked the tip of her nose, his expression a mix of helplessness and affection: "You little glutton, you're already addicted?!"
Tang Xiaorui snuggled closer to him, her voice soft and coquettish: "After all, no one will bother us here."
"Alright, let's go back."
Lin Feng spoke softly, and led her out of the wooden cabin in the woods.
The two walked forward side by side and leaped into the clear lake below, where the icy water instantly enveloped them.
As the light and shadow of the dream world shattered, consciousness slowly withdrew.
........................
in the secret room.
Lin Feng opened his eyes, his breath still carrying the damp heat of the dream.
He didn't get up immediately, but turned his head to the side.
On another soft couch, Tang Xiaorui's eyelashes trembled slightly before she opened her eyes.
Her pupils were veiled with a lingering mist, hazy and soft.
When her gaze met Lin Feng's, she didn't look away, but a hint of embarrassment rose from her eyes and quickly flushed her cheeks.
She pursed her still slightly hot lower lip, a small gesture that held a shy sweetness that only Lin Feng could understand.
"...Lin Feng." Her voice was soft as she called him, with a slight hoarseness at the end, as if a murmur she hadn't finished saying in a dream had accidentally escaped.
"Mmm," Lin Feng responded, his voice lower and softer than usual.
He reached out and gently squeezed her fingers through the gap between the two soft couches.
After a brief touch, they let go, and everything was understood without words.
"They're awake! They're awake!" Tang Xiaofu was the first to rush forward, her voice filled with barely suppressed excitement and urgency. "Did they succeed?"
Lin Feng propped himself up to sit up, the stiffness from the battle still lingering in his shoulders and neck. He nodded.
"It took a lot of trouble, but... it's finally completely eradicated!"
"Good! Good! Good!" Tang Yuan said "good" three times in a row, and his tense body suddenly relaxed.
He stepped forward and slapped Lin Feng's shoulder heavily with his broad palm, the force solid and substantial.
"Good lad! You've worked hard! Xiaorui's ability to break free from her inner demons is largely due to your efforts. The Tang family will remember this kindness."
Dr. Elena's concern followed quickly, her gaze sweeping rapidly between the two:
"Xiaorui, Lin Feng, how are you feeling? Do you have any discomfort or lingering abnormal sensations?"
"We're fine," Tang Xiaorui replied softly, her hand unconsciously rising to brush her fingertips across her slightly warm earlobe, tucking a few stray hairs behind her ear.
This subtle movement made the blush on her cheeks, which had not yet completely faded, even more noticeable.
[Ding! Tang Xiaofu's favorability towards the host increases by 10.]
Current favorability rating: 75/100
Lin Feng understood.
After all, he risked his life to eliminate his sister Tang Xiaorui's second personality, and his contribution is beyond question.
It's perfectly reasonable for the older sister's favorability to increase by 10 points.
Tang Yuan looked up at the electronic time displayed on the wall of the secret room, and then naturally changed the subject:
"It's getting late. You've all worked up a lot and need to rest. Xiaofu~"
He looked at his eldest daughter and said, "Why don't you take Lin Feng back to the staff dormitory? We still need to follow the rules of the park."
As soon as Tang Yuan finished speaking, Tang Xiaorui jumped off the soft couch and blurted out:
"Dad, let me take him! Lin Feng saved my life, of course I should be the one to take him!"
She looked at Lin Feng with bright, sparkling eyes, her affection and attachment undisguised.
Tang Yuan frowned slightly, his tone gentle yet unquestionable:
"You just got rid of that trouble, you need to rest and recover, why are you running around? Get some rest!"
"It's just a few steps, and it's not far from here to the staff dormitory. Walking is a good way to relax!" Tang Xiaorui pouted, trying to persuade her father, but her eyes were glued to Lin Feng.
Seeing his youngest daughter's expression, Tang Yuan understood her thoughts perfectly well and shook his head helplessly.
His gaze swept over Lin Feng, then looked at Tang Xiaofu, who had been watching closely, and Dr. Elena, who was tidying up, and he made a decision.
"That's settled then," Tang Yuan said decisively. "Xiaofu, Xiaorui, you two sisters will escort Lin Feng safely to his dormitory."
"I'll also give Dr. Elena a ride. We're going in the same direction, so I'll feel more at ease knowing she can look out for me on the way."
"Huh?" Tang Xiaorui's face immediately fell, and she muttered softly, "Deliver them together..."
Her little plan failed, and her expected "time alone together" was ruined. Now that her sister and the doctor were also involved, how could they possibly be affectionate?
Tang Xiaofu had no objections and nodded, "Okay."
She looked at Lin Feng and Dr. Elena, "Let's go."
The four of them walked out of the secret room one by one and passed through the elegantly furnished principal's office outside.
Tang Yuan stood at the office door, watching them leave with a deep gaze.
The night is dark.
Stepping out of the administration building, the cool moonlight, like mercury spilling onto the ground, enveloped the tranquil zoo.
The streetlights along the garden path cast a dim, yellowish glow that mingled with the moonlight, casting dappled, swaying shadows on the ground.
Tang Xiaorui took a deep breath of the night air, looking particularly excited, and naturally wanted to move closer to Lin Feng.
Tang Xiaofu gently tugged at her, signaling her to watch out for the uneven stone path under her feet. She then walked to the other side of Lin Feng, forming a subtle "escort" posture with her sister on either side.
Dr. Elena followed half a step behind, observing the interaction between the sisters and Lin Feng with great interest.
Walking along the path where moonlight and lamplight intertwined, Lin Feng's heart was not completely at ease.
With the elimination of the second personality and the "deep communication" in the dream, the progress of winning over the younger sister Tang Xiaorui has reached perfection.
So... is there any need for me to continue trying to win over my older sister, Tang Xiaofu?
Although he had taken down two S-rank monsters at the same time in the previous instance, there was nothing wrong with that.
However, this instance is special. They are twin sisters, and there is Tang Yuan, who dotes on his daughters, watching over them.
If Old Master Tang knew that he was simultaneously eyeing his two beloved daughters, he would probably break his legs on the spot.
Never mind, saving my life is the most important thing.
Having Xiaorui is enough.
【Ding! 】
The system notification tone abruptly interrupted his thoughts:
[A special destiny entanglement detected – Gemini symbiosis]