Urban Shen Lang (Complete) - Chapter 17

Chapter 138 Fishing with a Straight Hook
Now, Hu Luoluo was lying on Shen Lang's back, feeling extremely smug. She whispered, "Brother, Xiao Yan fell for someone's trick. When I called her just now, it had only been 8 minutes, and she didn't even check her watch. What a silly little thing, hehe!"
Shen Lang was sweating profusely. Was it really worth cheating on something like this? He couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Silly girl, you look like you've gotten such a great deal. Is it really necessary?"
Hu Luoluo said seriously, "Of course it's necessary. My brother is my brother, not Ji Xiyan's. Naturally, I want her to monopolize him for as long as possible."
Shen Lang said, "Judging from your tone, it sounds like I've become your personal property."
Hu Luoluo said, "I wish I could, but it's not very realistic!" Shen
Lang said, "You little devil, what are you thinking about?"
Hu Luoluo giggled and said, "Oh my, the scenery looks even better from my brother's back!"
Shen Lang said, "Silly girl, it's not that the scenery looks better, it's that you feel better." Hu Luoluo said, "Yes, yes, yes, yes, when you're in a good mood, everything looks pleasing. That girl Xiao Yan isn't as cunning as me. Don't let her usual loud and boisterous manner fool you; in the end, she still gets tricked by me."
Shen Lang smiled wryly and remained silent.
A short while later, Ji Xiyan suddenly shouted from ahead, "Hu Luoluo, time's up! It's my turn now!"
Hu Luoluo glanced at her phone and said, "You're lying! I set a timer, it's only been 9 minutes!"
Ji Xiyan fell silent. Hu Luoluo said smugly, "I've already done all this before, you little brat!"
Shen Lang broke out in a cold sweat…
After more than four hours of trekking, at five o'clock in the afternoon, the group finally arrived at the high-altitude lake that Shen Lang had mentioned. The lake looked vast, seemingly endless, surrounded by high mountains. In the distance, a dark green line could be vaguely seen, resembling a long, winding city wall.
The lake water was clear and emerald green. A gentle breeze rippled the surface, and under the setting sun, it shimmered. In the distance, several water birds seemed to be taking off and landing on the water, creating a breathtakingly beautiful and harmonious scene.
Seeing such a beautiful sight, the women couldn't help but shout and scream. They abandoned their luggage and rushed to the shallow waters to play, their feet sinking into the fine sand and pebbles, the clear water almost transparent to the bottom.
The four women frolicked like mermaids, splashing water at each other. Soon their clothes were soaked through; summer clothes were already thin and light, and now, wet, they clung tightly to their bodies, almost transparent, revealing glimpses of their skin. Yet, they deliberately didn't try to hide it, giving Shen Lang a feast for the eyes. He simply sat down nearby, watching intently, feeling incredibly pleased. After a while, Shen Lang began preparing for camping. He first chose a relatively dry, elevated spot to pitch his tent, then started cooking, setting up the barbecue grill.
Next, Shen Lang took out his fishing rod and found a deeper spot in the lake to fish.
Shen Lang deliberately didn't buy bait; it was unnecessary for him. He simply channeled his inner energy into the fishing rod, manipulating the hook underwater. Using this almost cheating method, he caught fish with astonishing speed, quickly netting four or five unfortunate small fish into his bucket.
Several women, noticing Shen Lang fishing, stopped playing in the water, perhaps tired of it, and gathered around with interest, all wanting to try. Ji Xiyan was the first to grab a fishing rod, but after searching around, she couldn't find any bait. She asked doubtfully, "Junior brother, where's the bait? Quickly, give it to me!"
Shen Lang shrugged, "I don't have any bait."
Ji Xiyan looked unconvinced, saying, "Junior brother, don't be so stingy."
Shen Lang said, "I really don't have any bait."
"Then how did you catch the fish?"
Ji Xiyan, still unconvinced, pointed to the fish in the bucket beside her.
Shen Lang smiled slightly and said, "Haven't you heard the story of Jiang Ziya?"
The three women nodded, while one shook her head—it was Daisy. The foreign woman asked, puzzled, "Who is Jiang Ziya?"
Shen Lang explained, "Jiang Ziya, also known as Jiang Taigong, was one of the most renowned statesmen, military strategists, and tacticians in Chinese history. He was the chief strategist, supreme military commander, and founding father of the Zhou Dynasty, the founder of the State of Qi, one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, and the founder of Qi culture..."
Then, Shen Lang briefly explained the story of Jiang Ziya fishing with a straight hook to Daisy. Daisy listened with great fascination and said, "Are there really such amazing people in this world? It sounds like a myth. China is truly amazing."
Shen Lang laughed and said, "What's so amazing about it? We can do what Jiang Ziya could do."
The four women looked at him with disbelief, their expressions clearly indicating that Shen Lang was exaggerating.
Xi Chenyue said, "Facts speak louder than words, husband, let us catch one first!"
Shen Lang said, "Didn't I already catch so many?"
Xi Chenyue said, "We didn't see those earlier, so they don't count!"
Shen Lang said, "Catching too many would be a waste if we couldn't finish them." Xi Chenyue said, "We can release them!"
Shen Lang said, "Alright then, watch closely!"
The four women began to watch intently, afraid of missing a single detail. The scene from the myth was about to be reenacted, and they couldn't help but be curious.
To prove his "innocence," Shen Lang deliberately showed the four women his bare fishhook, then gently cast it into the water. Without any visible movement from Shen Lang, less than five seconds later, they saw a tremor under the hook. Shen Lang immediately pulled out the fishing rod, and a lively fish weighing four or five pounds was pulled out in one go. The four women were petrified on the spot, staring at Shen Lang in disbelief, as if they had seen a living Yuanmou man.
Daisy's eyes sparkled as she sincerely asked, "Shen, are you a god?"
Shen Lang laughed, "Of course I'm not a god, I'm just an ordinary person."
Ji Xiyan scoffed, "Playing tricks! I don't believe you didn't cheat. There's definitely something wrong with your fishing rod. Let me see!"
Shen Lang said, "Go ahead!"
and handed her the fishing rod.
Ji Xiyan took it and examined it from all angles for a long time but couldn't find anything unusual; it was just an ordinary fishing rod. The four women each took one to check, fiddling with it for a while but still couldn't find anything wrong.
Ji Xiyan still didn't believe her, saying, "You definitely cheated! Those fish aren't stupid enough to run right into your hook. If you didn't cheat, it's just pure luck. If you straightened the hook, it definitely wouldn't work!"
Shen Lang said, "Still don't believe in my skills? How about we make a bet?"
Ji Xiyan asked, "What kind of bet?"
Shen Lang said, "If I can still catch fish even with a straight hook, we'll pretend what we just said never happened, okay?"
Ji Xiyan thought for a moment, looking at Shen Lang's expression, seemingly trying to find some evidence that he would lose, but to no avail. The girl still confidently said, "Okay, no problem, there's no loss anyway!"
Seeing Ji Xiyan agree so readily, Shen Lang couldn't help but wonder, "Are you sure?"
Ji Xiyan said, "Of course I'm sure! Go ahead and fish!"
Shen Lang, half-believing, cast the straightened hook into the water, and in less than five seconds, another big fish was caught. Now the four girls were truly on the verge of collapse, especially Ji Xiyan.
Shen Lang laughed and said, "Girl, a bet is a bet, let's call it even."
Ji Xiyan came to her senses and laughed, "Fine, what they said earlier is null and void! At most, they can just repeat it to you, right?"
Shen Lang shouted, "Damn it, you're going back on your word!"
Ji Xiyan said, "How am I going back on my word? Didn't I just say that what I said earlier is null and void, and I'll repeat it again?"
Shen Lang was speechless; this girl was too shameless.
At this moment, Hu Luoluo asked curiously, "Brother, what were you talking about just now? Is it important?"
Shen Lang said, "Children shouldn't pry!"
Hu Luoluo said aggrievedly, "Xiao Yan is even younger than me. She can tell you, but I can't listen? Sister Xi, you have to stand up for me! Brother is bullying me!"
Ji Xiyan said with a smile, "Don't call for outside help, I'll tell you!"
Shen Lang said, "Ji girl, you dare!"
Ji Xiyan laughed, "Why wouldn't I dare? Do you think this is the Chinese internet? There's complete freedom of speech here!"
Hu Luoluo said, "Yes, yes, this isn't the internet. You can't just say
whatever you want. Xiao Yan, hurry up and tell me!" Shen Lang rolled his eyes. What is this nonsense? How dare they slander the great Chinese internet? Don't they want to live in the world anymore?
Ji Xiyan said, "What I just told my junior brother was that I wanted to pursue him, but he absolutely refused, acting like he was being wronged. He really doesn't know how lucky he is! I'm definitely a campus beauty and a charming figure in our school, yet I've been utterly defeated by an old man! This is intolerable!"
Shen Lang's eyes widened. Damn, I'm only 24, and I'm already considered an "old man"!
The other three girls exchanged glances, thinking, "This girl is too outspoken! She talks about this kind of thing like it's a game! Not serious at all!"
Shen Lang glanced guiltily at the three girls, noticing their expressions were really worth analyzing. Xi Chenyue had a half-smile, a half-warning, half-encouragement. Shen Lang was confused; how could two completely different interpretations be expressed with the same expression? His wife was truly something else!
Then there was Daisy, seemingly thinking, yet also looking annoyed. What kind of expression was that? He couldn't understand it!
Hu Luoluo's expression was much clearer, a look of resentment on her face. It seemed she was about to have another rival in love. Before, compared to the other women, she had the advantage of being "young," but now, compared to Ji Xiyan, who was even "younger," that advantage had vanished instantly.
Ji Xiyan, on the other hand, was incredibly smug. She had stunned all four women with her words; how impressive! She secretly praised herself. ...

Chapter 139 Three Times a Day
Hu Luoluo thought to herself, "No, I have to take the initiative. I must win over my brother before Ji Xiyan." So she said sweetly, "Brother, how did you catch that fish? Teach me, okay?"
Hu Luoluo's words seemed a bit too sweet, and Shen Lang's blood pressure immediately rose. He said with some difficulty, "No, I have an agreement with these fish. Only I can fish for them. No one else can!"
Ji Xiyan scoffed, "Luoluo, he's clearly making excuses. He can't even be bothered to come up with a better one."
Hu Luoluo said aggrievedly, "Bad brother, I'm ignoring you. Sister Xi, let's go play in the water again!"
Ji Xiyan said, "I'm going too!"
and chased after her with a grin. To Shen Lang's surprise, Daisy didn't leave and remained sitting next to him.
Shen Lang, his heart pounding, gazed at Daisy's alluring curves beneath her wet clothes. He teased, "Daisy, why aren't you going out to play? Did you come so I could admire the scenery?"
As he spoke, Shen Lang's eyes darted mischievously over Daisy's chest, both intentional and deliberate.
Daisy's neckline was slightly open, revealing a deep cleavage and a large expanse of her snow-white skin, a dazzling sight. The height and shape of her breasts were rare among Chinese women, but combined with her tall figure, it didn't seem excessive at all.
Daisy giggled, "I told you long ago, you could see if you wanted, but you always refused, always sneaking around."
Shen Lang said, "You're a Westerner, so you might not understand the Chinese aesthetic. In our view, a half-concealed beauty is a high level of beauty. If you're completely naked, it's not beautiful." Daisy thought for a moment and said, "I really don't understand your thinking. In our eyes, nudity is the most beautiful scenery, and we don't see it as something shameful. Where I'm from, nude parties, nude beaches, and even nude parades are all very natural. But I've never heard of that in China. Even nude photography causes huge controversy. Yesterday, I saw on the news an old man chasing away nude models with a tree branch!"
Shen Lang said, "A country's values are determined by its culture. Our country is too ancient, so ancient that it's almost fossilized. Do you think it's easy to change a blank sheet of paper?" Is it easier to change a fossil? McKinsey is very open because it only has a history of 200 years; anyone can write their own story. In terms of cultural diversity, China, a 5000-year-old civilization, is actually inferior to McKinsey—that's an undeniable fact. Daisy said, "Shen, what you said surprised me because I agree with your point of view. But you haven't received formal higher education, so I'm curious to know, what kind of person are you? People are increasingly unable to understand you." Shen Lang smiled and said, "Daisy, what do you mean? Do you mean they can't understand my heart or my character?"
Daisy frowned and said, "I just think you're amazing. All sorts of unexpected things happen to you. I can't find a better word to describe you. I can only say, Shen, you're the most amazing Chinese person I've ever met."
Shen Lang laughed heartily, "Not at all, haha."
Daisy said, "Not at all? I don't know, just amazing."
"Pfft—"
Shen Lang burst out laughing; the scene from the joke was perfectly reenacted in reality. Daisy asked, puzzled, "Shen, what are you laughing at? I just don't know, is it really that funny?"
Shen Lang finally managed to stop laughing and said, "Daisy, you misunderstood. In Chinese, '哪儿哪儿' doesn't mean 'where' or 'what place,' it's just a humble expression, equivalent to 'no,' 'you flatter me.'"
Daisy couldn't help but laugh too, saying, "Your language is so interesting! But anyway, you're really amazing. People are starting to want to idolize you. You might be the most mysterious person in the world!"
Shen Lang asked, "How so?"
Daisy "How do you know? What do you mean?"
Shen Lang was a little confused. It seemed he had overlooked the foreign woman's Chinese proficiency. He switched to English and asked, "How could you have such an idea?"
Daisy was already used to Shen Lang's perfect British English and said, "Yes, you're amazing. You know mysterious Chinese kung fu, mysterious Chinese cooking, and you speak English more fluently than most British people. You can even fish!"
Shen Lang broke out in a cold sweat. If it weren't for the context, calling fishing amazing would be a bit of a stretch, but here, it was barely acceptable. Shen Lang didn't speak, listening to Daisy continue, "You have no concept of etiquette. In this country with strict etiquette, you can maintain intimate relationships with several excellent women without any reservations, and what's even more amazing is that they can get along peacefully.
You didn't complete formal schooling, yet you can score highly on exams that are hundreds of times more difficult than British exams."
" Your manners are so gentlemanly, even more so than those of a self-proclaimed orthodox British gentleman. ...
All of this, I think, can't just be called amazing, it's practically a miracle."
Shen Lang joked, "You're praising me so highly, are you trying to confess your feelings to me?"
Daisy gave Shen Lang a charming look and said, "Why not? You yourself said that where I'm from, lovers can be together openly, so why can't I? I'm already 21 years old, but because of my demanding work, I've never been in a relationship. After more than a month of interviewing and studying in this ancient country of China, I've found myself deeply in love with this country. So, I really want to find a Chinese man to have a sweet romance with, or perhaps, I'll settle down in China someday. Shen, could you grant me this little wish?" Shen Lang
had a prophetic feeling, though the word wasn't exactly flattering, it perfectly described his current state. Ugh, three confessions in one day! In the past, Shen Lang would have been ecstatic, but now, he had too many women on his mind, and he didn't seem to have such strong feelings for Daisy yet. He had a good impression of her, but it hadn't reached the level of love. Or rather, Daisy aroused his desire, but lacked the soul-stirring connection.
But then again, Daisy's confession was far more sophisticated than Ji Xiyan's; that brat... A tough girl is always so straightforward, definitely not as artistic as Daisy.
Looking at Daisy's hopeful face, Shen Lang suddenly felt a little troubled. How should he talk to this woman?
Shen Lang could tell that although Daisy was a Westerner, she wasn't like a typical Westerner at all. Her thinking seemed deeply influenced by Chinese culture; she was very open-minded, but also stubborn; very brave, but also vulnerable; very persistent, but also sensitive. As a Westerner, a 21-year-old foreign beauty who had never been in a relationship seemed to be extinct, right?

Chapter 140 Emotion and Reason
"Daisy, you are very beautiful!" "
Shen Lang despised himself after saying that. What was the difference between that and giving someone a friend card? He never imagined he'd one day give someone a friend card, especially to such a charming and alluring blonde beauty! It was a disaster!
Shen Lang's sudden words confused Daisy. They came out of nowhere, completely out of the blue. Although Daisy didn't know Shen Lang's intention, hearing the praise from the man she liked made her smile like a blooming flower, her allure no less than that of a Chinese woman.
At that moment, Shen Lang suddenly realized he was smitten. He felt that heart-fluttering feeling, but… was there any possibility between them? China and England were thousands of miles apart, practically opposite ends of the earth. This kind of extreme long-distance relationship was a distance and problem that ordinary people couldn't overcome. 'Thank you!'" Daisy
smiled and accepted the compliment, the meaning of which she didn't quite grasp.
Shen Lang lowered his head and thought for a while, still hesitant and struggling. He truly lacked the confidence to be with Daisy. Looking into Daisy's eyes, he said earnestly, "Daisy, you must have heard the saying that life is a river. I agree with this view. You are a beautiful little river, and I am another. But our fate is the same: to flow as far as possible. However, if two rivers are to flow far and wide, they must not merge too early, because once they merge, one will inevitably become a tributary of the other, losing its own identity and becoming subservient."
Daisy listened with a thoughtful expression. Suddenly, she seemed to understand Shen Lang's meaning, her face turning slightly pale as she said, "Shen, I think I understand what you mean. Are you saying we shouldn't fall in love too early, or that we can never possibly fall in love? Is that right?" Looking at Daisy's pale face, Shen Lang felt he had been too cruel. He said, "
Daisy, all I can say is I'm sorry. This world is very realistic. There are many things we can't change, even if we try our best. It's futile, and the more futile it is, the more painful it becomes." Daisy persisted, "But how can you be with other women? Don't I have what they possess or the qualities they have? If not, then why? I need a reason that I find convincing and fair, please!"
Shen Lang looked at the large lake in front of him and continued, "Alright, your request isn't unreasonable, and I'm willing to give you my explanation. I hope you can understand. Daisy, you have your own ideals. Your ideals are important, noble, and meaningful. They represent a responsibility. You should become an excellent news anchor, introducing another magical and beautiful country to the country and people you love.
Therefore, for your ideals and for this responsibility, you should keep your river flowing, not stagnant. Once you have attachments and ties in your heart, like me, you may never reach the sea, and thus never realize your ideals." I would feel guilty about it, and I think you wouldn't want me to feel too guilty, right?
However, I didn't say our rivers can't meet. If we do meet somewhere, it shouldn't be on land, but at sea. Do you understand?"
Daisy said, "Shen, you mean you'll accept me when I become a successful news anchor, is that right?"
Shen Lang had a headache. He originally wanted to encourage this girl to prioritize her career, but she kept bringing this up, how could he persuade her? He said helplessly, "Perhaps you can understand it that way, but it's not entirely correct. We Chinese have a view that beauty is meant to be appreciated, admired from afar but not touched. Daisy, I admire your beauty, your beauty surpasses any natural scenery in this world, but that doesn't mean I have to get you first before I can appreciate your beauty.
Appreciating beauty has different feelings and effects depending on the distance, position, and angle." There was an ancient Chinese poet named Su Shi who wrote a poem called "Viewing the Waterfall at Mount Lu," in which he wrote, "Viewed horizontally, it's a range; viewed vertically, it's a peak; near and far, high and low, each view is different. I cannot see the true face of Mount Lu, simply because I am in the mountain myself." Literally, you can understand this as: even from different positions, I can see your beauty from any angle. (To my beloved Su Shi, please don't blame me; I really don't know what to say.) Love, like beauty, is, to some extent, a process of appreciation. That heartfelt praise and appreciation can be understood as love.
To put it simply, you can think of Plato: beauty is the reason I love you. I have fallen in love with your beauty, therefore I have fallen in love with the reason I love you.
I will keep your beauty in my heart and memory, so that your beauty will never fade. Isn't that a wonderful thing?"
Daisy was a little confused, but upon hearing the last sentence, she suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "Shen, you mean you like my beauty and therefore love me? Is that right?" Shen Lang was on the verge of collapse. "
Did I just lecture you all this time so you'd take things out of context? God, save me! This woman seems to have me cornered. We're not even from the same country, there's a generation gap!
" "Daisy, are you sure you understand what I'm saying?"
Shen Lang asked, without much hope.
"Of course!"
Daisy's expression became dreamy, not confused. She was certain Shen Lang loved her because of her beauty, just as he had agreed to marry her. Daisy was blissfully intoxicated. "You mean you want to keep your love for me forever, which means you want to keep my beauty forever, right? But how do you keep beauty? Perhaps memory isn't the best way; decades later, we'll forget anyway. We should take a set of nude photos; that would be a lasting memento!"
Shen
Lang nearly fell into the water. Wasn't this girl usually very comprehension-oriented? Why was she so convoluted and illogical today? Was she doing this on purpose?
Shen Lang started to get a headache. A smart woman isn't scary; a smart woman pretending to be confused is!
"Daisy," he said, "maybe you haven't understood what I mean yet. Let me be more direct. Appreciating beauty doesn't require too much expectation. It requires a mindset of discovery and reverence, a mindset of appreciation, a peaceful mindset, free from selfish thoughts and desires. Only then can you truly appreciate a person's beauty. Isn't that more wonderful than having a relationship? Because when you love, you invest your emotions, and investment is a form of hurt. But when you appreciate beauty, you don't necessarily have to love or stay together. When you appreciate beauty, you experience purity. So, the important thing is to appreciate a woman's beauty, not to love or possess her. Daisy, do you understand what I'm saying?"
Daisy smiled and said, "I understand, now I completely understand. You're telling me that loving someone involves certain risks, and appreciation is more important than possession, isn't that right?"
Shen Lang was secretly delighted. This girl had finally seen the light.
Daisy continued, "You Chinese have a saying, 'You can't have your cake and eat it too,' and you think appreciating beauty and possessing beauty are like fish and bear's paw, right?"
Shen Lang hummed in agreement and said, "Perhaps you can understand it that way."
Daisy pressed on, "But why can't you have both? Is it stipulated by law?"
"Uh... this..."
Shen Lang was speechless. He had been trying to reason with Daisy from a rational perspective, but Chinese rationality crumbled immediately when it met Western rationality. Shen Lang really couldn't answer Daisy's question. Seeing that Shen Lang remained silent, Daisy pressed her advantage: "You just said we are both rivers, but you've already joined several rivers, so why can't I be one? Is it because I'm an English river? Or are you holding a grudge against me for the crimes my ancestors committed in China over a hundred years ago?"
"Uh..."
Shen Lang swore to all the gods in the world that he absolutely did not mean that. Remembering history does not equate to taking out his anger on an innocent girl who is only interested in him.
Ignoring Shen Lang's somewhat strange expression, Daisy continued, "I hate my ancestors. Why were they so greedy and shameless? Didn't they know that what they did would affect their descendants' pursuit of love? What short-sighted and selfish ancestors! They only cared about immediate gains, while abandoning the happiness of their descendants. How similar this is to the unsustainable development of exchanging resources for GDP! I hate this world. Why should I be a news anchor? Why should I introduce the targets of their ancestors' invasion to a group of descendants of invaders who have no happiness or future? Is it to reminisce about those glorious years and mourn the decline of the empire?"
Shen Lang was on the verge of collapse. This girl—I was merely trying to persuade her in a tactful way to prioritize her career and not be obsessed with personal relationships—how did she suddenly escalate it to the level of being anti-ancestor, anti-social, and anti-human?
Now, Shen Lang finally understood why China couldn't defeat the European colonists during the Qing Dynasty. It was because the invaders were too rational, while the Qing people were too emotional, too reserved, and too roundabout. The colonists, on the other hand, were direct enough. You could wrap a rope around something a thousand times, and they'd cut it in one stroke—no wasted words!
Shen Lang surrendered, waving his hand and saying, "Daisy, stop talking. I'm worried that if you keep going, I'll become your follower and become a messenger of the apocalypse, contributing to the destruction of the world."
Daisy laughed, "Shen, you surrender so easily? They thought you were so invincible! Okay, I accept your surrender. Now what do you say? State your position: love or not love, life or destruction!"
Shen Lang clutched his head, feigning pain, "Daisy, you're crazy!"
Daisy said, "You forced me to this. If it hadn't been those long speeches, but a sweet kiss, things would have been completely different."
Shen Lang said, "Okay, my goddess, you win. You've won a woman..." "The victory of a man over a woman means he is yours."
Daisy was overjoyed and leaped forward, planting a heavy kiss on Shen Lang's lips. "Hen, I love you so much!" she exclaimed. Then, Daisy ran off quickly, joining the other three women in plunging into the clear lake, becoming mermaids. The lake immediately churned with white waves…

Chapter 141 Wind and Rain
Four women, dressed in bikinis, were playing in the water not far from him, laughing and chatting, their breasts swaying in the breeze. The scene was so alluring that Shen Lang couldn't bear to watch any longer. So, this shameless fellow quickly stripped down to his shorts, slipped into the water, and magically disappeared. The four women were stunned
to see Shen Lang gone in the blink of an eye. They had just been fishing; how could he have vanished so suddenly?
Suddenly, Xi Chenyue felt herself attacked by an unknown underwater monster, her legs tightly bound. Terrified, she began to scream for help.
"Splash..."
After a splash, a head popped out from underwater, and Xi Chenyue's mouth was covered.
Shen Lang kissed Xi Chenyue and laughed, "So fragrant!"
Xi Chenyue realized that Shen Lang had tricked her, and her surprise turned to anger. After calming her frightened soul, she gave a command, and the four women launched an attack on Shen Lang. Some grabbed his head, some pulled his arms, and some pulled his legs. Shen Lang didn't really fight back; the inevitable touching was enough to give him a great pleasure. For a moment, the scene was extremely fragrant and romantic. Shen Lang was surrounded by the four women for a while. When he finally recovered and wanted to fight back, Xi Chenyue suddenly hid to the side and said, "Husband, I'm not playing anymore, I'm so hungry!" As soon as Xi Chenyue said
"I'm so hungry," Shen Lang heard three more "I'm so hungry"s, as if they were saying them in a line, one after another.
Shen Lang was so frustrated he wanted to cry. Damn it, what kind of situation was this? It was like being in the throes of passion, just when the woman suddenly backed out.
Shen Lang glanced at the sky; it was getting dark. He sighed deeply. Fine, the barbecue party begins.
The women had no experience with outdoor barbecues, so they could only watch Shen Lang's movements and try to imitate him. But as the saying goes, it's easier said than done. Their grills were either undercooked or burnt. After a while, their patience wore thin, and they simply gave up, waiting expectantly for Shen Lang to finish his and grab some to eat. Shen Lang grilled for a long time but didn't get a single bite himself. A little helplessly, he said, "You guys try again! Self-reliance is key! I bought over 50 jin of various kinds of meat; just throw it away! Only by grilling ourselves can we have an endless supply of grilled meat."
Ji Xiyan, her mouth watering with grease, mumbled, "I admit I'm not good at grilling, but with a professional grill master, why would a beautiful woman need to do it herself? It's like having a wealthy husband; would a woman still have to work day and night to earn money? Wouldn't that be foolish?"
Shen Lang retorted, "With your idle and uneducated ways, let's see which man will want you in the future!"
Ji Xiyan replied nonchalantly, "Hmph, plenty of men want me. Even if they don't like me, they'll be after my father's money. In short, the emperor's daughter never worries about marriage, and besides, I'm naturally beautiful!"
The other women nodded in agreement. Shen Lang rolled his eyes helplessly and said, "Then eat slowly and leave some for me. You know, I'm hungry too. Do you know how hard it is for me to carry over a thousand pounds up the mountain?"
Hu Luoluo said, "Brother is lying. Those luggage weighs no more than three or four hundred pounds."
Shen Lang said, "What about you and Ji Yatou? Together you weigh two thousand pounds!"
Hu Luoluo giggled, while Ji Xiyan said smugly, "You're just saying I'm heavy, but I don't care. As long as there's food, that's all that matters!"
Shen Lang said, "Ji girl, what did I do to you? Since you put it that way, I won't be polite. Let's make a deal: you can have barbecue, but you have to exchange it for something. I can't just be a laborer for nothing, can I?"
Ji Xiyan said, "You shameless junior brother, you're raising prices on the spot, you unscrupulous merchant!"
Shen Lang retorted without hesitation, "None of the three of them said anything, so why are you making such a fuss?"
Ji Xiyan was furious and scolded, "You three spineless women, you're giving in for a little food?"
Hu Luoluo said, "Equivalent exchange, fair and reasonable, voluntary buying and selling, how is that spineless?"
Xi Chenyue said, "Zhou Yu and Huang Gai, willing to hit and willing to be hit, how is that giving in?"
Daisy said, "With clearly marked prices, in the realm of economics, it's like a supermarket model, I have no reason to refuse!"
Ji Xiyan gritted her teeth and said, "Fine, you win! Raising prices, is that it? This girl's first time, I'll buy all the barbecue here!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Ren couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. This girl is too audacious, let's retreat in style!
Shen Lang chuckled for a long time before saying, "You say they're ruthless? I think you're the ruthless one. This isn't the end of the world; these pieces of meat won't fetch such a high price. But then again, if this were the end of the world, your meat definitely wouldn't be worth as much as this!"
Ji Xiyan almost fainted. Lately, this brat junior brother's words had become increasingly sharp, almost impossible to handle. However, the girl persisted: "Enough nonsense, are you going to exchange or not?"
Shen Lang said, "Exchange? Of course I'll exchange. How can I not do such a sure-fire business? You eat the food first, and I'll save your virginity for you."
Ji Xiyan sensed something was off and asked, "What do you mean?"
Shen Lang said, "Anyway, your virginity is mine now. I'm free to use it however I want, right? Or maybe sometime I can use it to trade with that bearded Arab old man for a luxury yacht or something!"
Ji Xiyan's face turned green upon hearing this: "You dare!" Just
as Shen Lang was about to continue teasing, the weather turned against them. Suddenly, sand and stones began to fly, dark clouds rolled in, and a downpour was imminent. Hu Luoluo exclaimed, "Brother, it looks like it's going to rain heavily! What should we do?"
The other three girls also looked panicked. In this desolate wilderness, tents were useless.
Shen Lang laughed, "Don't worry, ladies. There's a small cave nearby. You go pack up the tents, and I'll take care of moving the barbecue supplies over there."
The mountain weather changes quickly; the rain came suddenly. Before they even reached the cave after packing up, the downpour began. In less than 10 meters, all five of them were soaked to the bone. With the strong wind blowing, everyone except Shen Lang was shivering from the cold.
The small cave was indeed tiny, only about five or six square meters. It was an artificial cave that Shen Lang's film crew had temporarily dug for a scene when they were filming here last time. Fortunately, it was still dry inside and hadn't been taken over by any animals. However, with five people and their belongings suddenly crowding in, it became very cramped. It was pitch black all around, not a single ray of light could be seen, only the howling wind and the torrential rain. Heaven and earth seemed to have merged into a chaotic mass.
The gale-force winds, carrying rain, swept relentlessly into the cave, making the already soaked group even more drenched.
Ji Xiyan said wistfully, "So cold, so cold, what should we do?"
Hu Luoluo's voice trembled slightly as well: "The fire's already out, otherwise we could warm ourselves by the fire."
Ji Xiyan and Daisy were already huddled together, which made them feel a little better; the temperature on the mountain was already low, and their wet clothes made it even colder.
Shen Lang had initially considered the most primitive way to keep warm, but he couldn't possibly hold all the women in his arms, could he? He decided to go out and get some firewood to start a fire, which would provide light, warmth, and allow them to continue roasting meat—he was still hungry. "You can regenerate after you're destroyed, right? I'll go get the firewood. Wait for me, I'll be right back!"
Shen Lang said, then dashed out and quickly disappeared into the thick rain.
Xi Chenyue looked at the torrential rain, imagining how painful it would be if it hit her, but before she could call out, Shen Lang had already rushed into the rain.
Xi Chenyue scolded, "What an idiot! Why don't we all huddle together for warmth?"
Hu Luoluo said, "Brother is so great!"
Ji Xiyan said, "He's such a fool. If it were me, I'd hug a few beauties in my arms, taking advantage of them while keeping warm. What a moron!"
Although Ji Xiyan teased him, she was still a little touched. In her young heart, she had never seen such a manly man before. Although he always belittled her, he was essentially a high-quality man!
Daisy was the most moved. Among the men she had met, there were many muscular men, but those men were only muscular on the outside, not responsible. She felt that falling in love with this man was not a mistake. ...
A short while later, Shen Lang returned carrying a large pile of firewood. He stood at the cave entrance to dry himself before entering, so as not to wet the cave.
He dried the damp firewood with his inner tube and then lit it with a lighter.
Ji Xiyan exclaimed in surprise, "Junior Brother, you really know magic?"
Shen Lang laughed, "What magic? It's just internal energy."
"Internal energy? So there really is such a thing as internal energy? Then teach me, okay? I won't be at a disadvantage when I fight with others in the future,"
Hu Luoluo said excitedly.
The women became interested and all asked to learn. Shen Lang asked, "Do you really want to learn?"
The four women nodded vigorously.
Shen Lang said, "Sure, but not now."
The four women were disappointed.
The fire quickly started, bringing warmth and light. The four women didn't shy away from the heat and took off their clothes to warm themselves over the fire.
Shen Lang felt a sudden urge to have a nosebleed. This scene was even more unbearable than playing in the water earlier. The cramped space, with several people crammed together, quickly aroused Shen Lang, who was sandwiched in the middle. However, he had nowhere to hide and could only watch helplessly as the four women saw him clearly.
Seeing the huge tent in Shen Lang's pants, all three women except Xi Chenyue immediately became shy. Ji Xiyan, despite her fierce words, turned into a shy little girl in this situation.
Unable to bear the constant glances from the women, Shen Lang pulled Xi Chenyue into his lap, finally covering her.
While the embarrassment seemed less pronounced, his lower body was much more uncomfortable. Xi Chenyue's body quickly went limp as Shen Lang's erection pressed against her buttocks, and a flush rose to her face. While the warmth of the fire contributed, it was mostly due to her undeniable shyness. Although she didn't mind being intimate with Shen Lang, the presence of three other women made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
Xi Chenyue was exhausted, but Shen Lang was even more exhausted. Surrounded by beautiful women in bikinis, with one sitting in his lap, he quickly became aroused. One hand stealthily slipped under Xi Chenyue's breasts, gently kneading her most intimate area. But this seemed unsatisfying, and his movements grew increasingly vigorous, causing Xi Chenyue to groan softly.
The other three women, hearing the unusual sounds and seeing Xi Chenyue's alluring face, knew perfectly well that Shen Lang was up to something. They secretly cursed, their hearts pounding, their faces flushed with desire, and they were all incredibly beautiful.
Just then, a violent gust of wind, carrying rain, swept into the cave, extinguishing the fire amidst the women's screams.
The wind outside grew stronger, relentlessly pouring rain into the cave. Relighting the fire was practically impossible, and none of them brought it up again.
This was probably better for everyone; while the women didn't mind being taken advantage of by Shen Lang, none of them felt comfortable in front of everyone. Now that the fire was out, the cave was plunged into darkness, and someone's mind began to race…

Chapter 142 The pitch-black cave
: Extreme noise and extreme silence blended perfectly. Outside, the wind and rain raged, their sounds indistinct, a chaotic cacophony that made it impossible to discern whether it was wind or rain. Inside, however, it was utterly silent.
But silence didn't equate to tranquility. A dark room, men and women, together, mutual attraction… these keywords combined were enough to spark countless thoughts.
Right now, Shen Lang was indulging in blissful daydreams. He was secretly relieved that no one had suggested lighting the fire again. That gust of wind earlier was truly strange; it only blew briefly, precisely extinguishing the fire before disappearing without a trace, showing no sign of returning.
Shen Lang sighed, "Wind, if you weren't inanimate, I'd really suspect we were buddies in our past lives! You're a true buddy!"
Under the cover of the noise filling the world and the boundless darkness, Shen Lang, who had been holding back for so long, finally became unrestrained. His large hands began to ravage Xi Chenyue's body, seeking comfort through the forceful friction, engaging in a passionate embrace with the woman in his arms. Xi Chenyue had also relaxed considerably. After being held by Shen Lang for so long, she was already somewhat unable to control herself. This unexpected gust of wind, like a timely gift, was perfectly timed, like a pillow for a sleepy person. How could Xi Chenyue refuse? No longer needing to worry about the women seeing his bashful state, or hearing his embarrassing voice, as long as it wasn't a hysterical scream, those limited sounds would be absorbed by the wind and rain, becoming a note in the grand symphony that filled the entire world, intoxicating himself and his lover. The wind and rain showed no sign of stopping, causing the temperature inside the cave to continue to drop, and the entrance to grow increasingly dark. Fortunately, the cave was higher than the outside, otherwise the group would have been adrift.
The warmth they had accumulated was gradually dissipating, and the clothes in their backpacks were already soaked through and unwearable. Whether intentional or unintentional, whether deliberate or forced, the women unconsciously began to lean against Shen Lang in the middle. Compared to him, Shen Lang was now like a small furnace. Moths are attracted to light, and humans are attracted to warmth.
Skin to skin, the women received the warmth they craved, but Shen Lang experienced hardship. Jade arms and long legs gently entwined, voluptuous breasts and pink backs pressed tightly against him—not just one, but four. Such bliss was enviable, but somewhat unbearable to enjoy. Shen Lang stopped his advances on Xi Chenyue, for he was now affecting all four women with a single move. Fortunately, there was no light, otherwise the four women wouldn't have dared to be so bold and unrestrained.
At this moment, whether fortunate or unfortunate, something happened: the petals on Shen Lang's chest began to stir again, as if breaking through some kind of restriction, launching wave after wave of attacks, seemingly about to burst forth. However, occasionally, a few wisps of milky-white light would spill out. Fortunately, Shen Lang was still dressed, and although the light on the petals was gradually brightening, it wasn't very noticeable.
Shen Lang discovered that as his power increased, the mysterious petals' control and influence over him weakened; they would almost never activate unless stimulated by particularly fragrant substances. But the situation had reached its peak. Shen Lang had been aroused by the women, and Xi Chenyue was completely dazed by his ministrations, still writhing restlessly in his arms. This
was terrible!
Shen Lang was torn between two conflicting emotions. One side of him was in favor of losing his senses, embracing the idea of a dark, stormy night for a good time, a perfect opportunity for passion... The other side advocated self-discipline, upholding moral principles, and suppressing human desires, becoming a gentleman who wouldn't deceive himself in secret, emulating Liu Xiahui's wickedness without excess.
As the saying goes, lust is a double-edged sword; should he strike it down now?
This internal struggle crumbled with the addition of the mysterious flower petals, much like the Central Plains War of the 1930s, which took a sharp turn for the worse with General Zhang's defection. Alright, Shen Lang decided to surrender. He couldn't find any reason to continue enduring it. He only intended to attack Xi Chenyue in his arms. As for the others, they were all women who had confessed their feelings to him, practically half wives. Let them hear it, let them feel it; consider it an early internship for them. Even college students need internships before officially starting their jobs, let alone girlfriends?
Although the cave was pitch black, it had almost no effect on Shen Lang. With his internal energy circulating, everything was clear before his eyes. He could naturally see that Xi Chenyue was also a little aroused. He reached out and touched Xi Chenyue's lower body, finding it already wet. He didn't know if it was because it had been soaked by the rain and hadn't dried yet, or...
However, Shen Lang had no interest in solving the riddle. This two-option riddle had no practical meaning. He subtly pushed the women wrapped around him away slightly, spreading his internal energy over his body to make the women feel as if they were still leaning against him, but that wasn't actually the case. After completing these preparations, Shen Lang felt a little excited. Finally, he could get down to business. He gently pushed Xi Chenyue's panties aside and then gently pressed himself against her, finally uniting them as one.
Xi Chenyue was momentarily stunned, snapping out of her daze. This husband of hers was too bold! There were three women nearby; wasn't he afraid of being discovered? She was so ashamed!
But then Xi Chenyue quickly dismissed the thought. She felt a strange thrill, like a secret affair. However, Xi Chenyue wasn't sure if the analogy was accurate, because she had never actually had an affair.
Because there were people around, Shen Lang's movements weren't too large. While his inner strength provided some cushioning, it wasn't foolproof; too much movement would still be noticed. Even so, the couple immersed in passion still felt endless pleasure. This pleasure largely stemmed from the thrill of the stealth. Otherwise, why would people say stealing is better than stealing? It's because people only hear of secret affairs, not stolen affairs, hence the saying "stealing is better than stealing."
At this moment, Shen Lang was half excited and half suppressed. He still had reservations and dared not make any big moves. This level was far from enough to satisfy him, but it was better than nothing. The two of them slowly writhed like this, laborious yet pleasurable.
For the other three women, this level of darkness was practically pitch black, but because they were huddled together, they gradually sensed something was wrong. It seemed that someone was wriggling or trembling rhythmically, and they didn't know what they were doing.
A voice, not wanting to be left out, rang out. It was Hu Luoluo: "Who's shivering? Shivering so badly? Are you even less tolerant of the cold than me?"
Shen Lang, of course, couldn't say that he was shivering, so he gestured for Xi Chenyue to take the blame for him. Xi Chenyue let out a soft "uh" and said, "I'm shivering, it's so cold!"
Hu Luoluo laughed, "Sister Xi, your body is too weak. You're closest to brother, yet you're still so cold. I don't even feel cold! Xiao Yan, are you cold?"
Ji Xiyan seemed a little sleepy, her voice a bit muffled: "A little, but not to the point of shivering. Junior Brother's body seems very warm." After saying that, she squeezed a little closer to Shen Lang, her whole body almost pressed against him.
Shen Lang's physical contact area was limited, so when Ji Xiyan pressed against her, Hu Luoluo was pushed aside slightly. The girl started to get unhappy and said, "Xiao Yan, don't be so unreasonable. Move over a little. You're taking away my space."
Ji Xiyan replied, "You've been to a police academy, after all. I'm just a delicate woman. Of course I'm colder than you!"
Hu Luoluo scoffed, "Being mentally challenged doesn't work either. At most, being mentally challenged means you're not very bright, but that doesn't mean you can take over my space!"
Ji Xiyan replied, "Say what you will. I'm a little sleepy now and want to go to sleep. I won't argue with you. If you want to argue, wait until I've had enough sleep!"
Hu Luoluo felt awkward and complained to Shen Lang, "Brother, look at Xiaoyan, she's taking up too much space!"
Shen Lang was trying his best to create happiness, and when he heard Hu Luoluo say this, he didn't want to participate at all. He casually said, "Then you should squeeze in with her. You're definitely stronger than her." Hu Luoluo thought this was a good idea, and with her brother's support, she seemed to have gained a lot of courage. So she started a battle with Ji Xiyan for space, pushing and shoving each other, having a great time. The squeezing made it less cold, and later the two girls simply forgot why they were squeezing in the first place. They were just squeezing in with a formidable rival, squeezing in a pure and focused way.
The two girls huddled together, much to Shen Lang's delight. Their hot, delicate bodies, clad only in underwear, rubbed against him, giving him immense pleasure. With their "cover," Shen Lang seized the opportunity to increase the frequency of his attacks on Xi Chenyue, and the sensations intensified considerably.
Finally, Xi Chenyue couldn't help but moan. Shen Lang quickly kissed her, silencing her with a kiss.
Even with her mouth blocked, soft, rhythmic sounds still escaped from Xi Chenyue's lips, intermittent yet melodious and pleasant.
Hu Luoluo and Ji Xiyan were too young. Hu Luoluo was completely clueless, while Ji Xiyan was only good at theoretical discussions. Although they heard the sounds, neither understood them.
Hu Luoluo asked curiously again, "Did you hear any strange sounds?"
Ji Xiyan said she didn't know. Daisy seemed to have heard something, but wasn't sure, and even if she was, she wouldn't say, so she remained silent.
Helpless, Xi Chenyue continued to whine a few times, saying, "I'm hungry, I feel so uncomfortable, so... it's making noise."
Shen Lang broke out in a cold sweat; this reason was indeed... powerful enough, very powerful indeed!

Chapter 143 Fate's Will
Hu Luoluo pretended to be clever and said, "No wonder Sister Xi is shivering, it turns out she's hungry. People are most prone to feeling cold when they're hungry. Now that Sister Xi says so, I'm a little hungry too! Xiao Yan, are you hungry?"
With Hu Luoluo saying this, Xi Chenyue didn't need to explain much about why she was "shivering."
Ji Xiyan muttered painfully, "Of course I'm hungry! I didn't eat enough just now. I can't keep squeezing, I have no strength. Luoluo, let's make peace, half the territory each!"
Hu Luoluo readily agreed, "Deal!"
Then the two girls each clung to Shen Lang's left side, quieted down, and soon even began to snore softly, having fallen asleep from hunger and sleepiness. Shen Lang inwardly groaned in disappointment. He'd only been enjoying himself for a few minutes, why had these two girls stopped? They weren't lasting at all!
So, reluctantly, Shen Lang slowed his pace, thrusting intermittently into the deepest part of Xi Chenyue's flower-like depths.
Xi Chenyue, afraid of making any more noise, could only endure it, though occasionally, when the impact was too strong, she couldn't help but let out a few suppressed moans. Daisy wasn't like Hu Luoluo and Ji Xiyan, who were naive and had seen things before. She gradually realized what was happening beside her, and her face began to flush. She was about to cry out in surprise.
At this moment, Shen Lang saw Daisy's expression and was shocked. This foreign girl must have realized what was happening. Seeing her about to cry out, he knew something was wrong. Of course, he couldn't let her cry out. Without thinking, he pulled Daisy close and kissed her fragrant lips deeply.
After her initial panic, Daisy quickly responded passionately. The little foreign girl's enthusiasm almost melted Shen Lang's heart. It was hard to believe this was her first time passionately kissing someone. Her smooth little tongue constantly entwined with Shen Lang's, taking the initiative. Soon, Daisy was no longer satisfied with just a passionate kiss. She tremblingly reached out her small hand, touched Shen Lang's large hand, pulled it over, and pressed it against her high, firm breasts. Her body language spoke volumes: please accept!
Shen Lang, of course, didn't hold back, and began to ravage Daisy's two great mounds through her bra.
The next moment, Daisy took the initiative to untie her bra. Shen Lang felt secretly pleased; all his nonsense about "beauty is for appreciation, not possession" vanished instantly. He fully enjoyed the boundless tenderness of the beauty in his arms. Soon, under Shen Lang's unconsciously increased frequency of attacks, Xi Chenyue quickly lost control, lying limply in Shen Lang's arms, not wanting to move a single finger.
She could sense Shen Lang and Daisy's subtle movements, even though she couldn't see them. Having spent so much time together, she immediately recognized the suppressed moans as Daisy's; after all, the difference between Eastern and Western moans was quite significant. Xi Chenyue wasn't particularly averse to Shen Lang and Daisy doing that kind of thing. She had a premonition and was mentally prepared; it was only a matter of time before Shen Lang took Daisy, but she hadn't expected it to happen under these circumstances.
Oh well, she couldn't satisfy her lover alone anyway, so she let them be!
With that thought, Xi Chenyue, despite her exhaustion, moved away, pulling Daisy closer, indicating she wanted to give her a place in Shen Lang's arms.
Daisy was stunned, finally understanding Xi Chenyue's meaning, and felt immense gratitude, happily moving closer…
This was the second time Hu Luoluo had fallen asleep leaning against Shen Lang, though the first time was on the bed. She had a dream. She dreamt she was sleeping on a small boat, which seemed to be rocking constantly, like a large cradle, drifting on a river shrouded in night.
There seemed to be a fisherman and his wife on the boat, rowing hard, rhythmically one after the other, their low breathing heavy. Perhaps rowing was tiring. But somehow, listening to their breathing, Hu Luoluo gradually felt weak, her heart pounding, and her body temperature rising.
Hu Luoluo continued her dream. There wasn't a single light on the river at night. She didn't know how the fisherman and his wife were navigating; the small boat seemed to have no intention of stopping, drifting and rocking in the middle of the river, its destination unknown.
However, the breathing of the people on the boat seemed to be getting heavier, especially the woman's, which was almost mesmerizing. Hu Luoluo gradually became restless, unconsciously hugging Shen Lang's waist, rubbing her face against it.
Shen Lang was startled, thinking Hu Luoluo had woken up. He carefully checked on her and realized she was dreaming, which put his mind at ease. Shen Lang couldn't help but chuckle. He had witnessed Hu Luoluo's restless sleeping habits before, a stark contrast to Ji Xiyan. Ji Xiyan was indeed quite a handful when awake, but when asleep, she was quiet and motionless, like a docile little kitten. However, Shen Lang had carelessly forgotten to check carefully; Ji Xiyan was simply pretending to be asleep. Shen Lang and Daisy's almost reckless movements had already woken her up. Even if she was slow to notice, she would have sensed what was happening at such close range.
Unfortunately, Ji Xiyan was more of a theorist than a pragmatist. She could talk without restraint, but once she got serious, she was completely flustered. Her heart pounded for a while before she finally made a decision that even fooled Shen Lang—pretending to be asleep!
Hu Luoluo didn't wake up, but she was also in a half-dreaming, half-awake state. Shen Lang carefully slowed down. But Daisy wasn't satisfied. True to her Western heritage, thinking Shen Lang was running out of energy, she took the initiative, her movements almost frantic. A wave of unrestrained pleasure enveloped Daisy.
For over twenty years, Daisy had adhered to asceticism, but after meeting Shen Lang, her firm religious beliefs gradually softened, and her heart was irrevocably drawn to him.
She first met Shen Lang at the police academy's training grounds; she was captivated by his godlike skills and developed a tremendous interest in him.
Their first in-depth conversation took place in Xi Chenyue's kitchen, where she learned the vast heart hidden beneath Shen Lang's handsome exterior. Her
first confession was by the lake earlier; she deliberately entangled herself with Shen Lang, finally obtaining a license for their love.
Just now, Daisy noticed the unusual interaction between Shen Lang and Xi Chenyue, but she didn't react. However, she couldn't resist any longer and lost herself in the sound of their voices. She opened her mouth not to scream, but simply as a natural urge, which Shen Lang misinterpreted as a scream, leading to what followed.
It seems everything is preordained…

Chapter 144 Reigniting the Fire
After an unknown amount of time, the wind and rain outside finally subsided, leaving only darkness. The distant croaking of frogs carried a cool, earthy scent into the cave, bringing a sense of comfort.
Just moments before, during the heaviest downpour, Shen Lang and Daisy finished their "homework." Shen Lang handed in his "answers," and Daisy gave him a perfect score. Feeling the storm subside, and after enjoying a sweet half-day, Daisy finally couldn't take it anymore. Her energy was depleted, and she desperately needed to replenish it. She exclaimed, "I'm so hungry, Yueyue, are you hungry?"
Before Xi Chenyue could answer, Ji Xiyan spoke first. She could no longer pretend to be asleep, as she was already seeing stars from hunger. She eagerly replied, "I'm hungry too, Junior Brother, let's start a fire again and cook!"
Hearing Ji Xiyan's "quick answer," Shen Lang was a little taken aback. Wasn't this girl asleep? How could she answer so quickly? And her voice sounded so awake?
Could it be… God, could this girl have been pretending to be asleep all along? Damn it, this is so embarrassing!
Shen Lang's face flushed. Damn it, what a mess!
However, Shen Lang quickly realized that since the girl was pretending to be asleep, it meant something had happened to her, and there was no point in trying to hide it. Since she was pretending to be asleep, it meant she was clearly a little lost and was playing dumb. Since she was pretending, he would just play along.
Xi Chenyue turned over and said, "I'm so hungry too. By the way, where's Luoluo? Why is she so quiet? Is she asleep?"
Shen Lang said, "Yeah, she's probably asleep." Hu Luoluo said, "I'm awake, but I haven't said anything!"
Shen Lang was suddenly startled and his head started to ache again. Good heavens, was this girl also pretending to be asleep?
But thinking about it carefully, that didn't make sense. He was sure she was asleep just now... Could it be that she woke up at a specific moment?
Shen Lang had been a little crazy when he was with Daisy earlier. It was mainly because Daisy, the little foreign girl, went crazy first, and Shen Lang got infected and went crazy too. Then he lost control, got a little carried away, and became a little oblivious. He must have made some big movements that woke Hu Luoluo up.
He just didn't know when the girl would wake up. He hoped she would wake up later. Shen Lang remembered how much he had moved when he was about to give her the "answer"—almost without any restraint. That was the most likely time he had woken Hu Luoluo. While Shen Lang was feeling anxious, Daisy hadn't thought about it at all. Or rather, she seemed to have no sense of shame. She had done it, so why was she afraid of people knowing?
The girl was as sweet as if she had eaten honey. Having tasted this pleasure for the first time, she was lying in Shen Lang's arms, savoring the sweetness. Her little hands were even restless, grabbing Shen Lang's manhood and stroking it with great interest. She was incredibly surprised. She had just done it with Xi Chenyue, and then she did it with him. After doing it twice, she was so energetic again, seemingly just as arrogant and domineering as before.
Shen Lang couldn't bear to make Daisy stop, but the women were clamoring for food, putting him in a difficult position. After enjoying himself for a while longer, he finally couldn't delay any longer. He gently pushed Daisy's hands aside, helped her put on her panties, and said helplessly, "Since everyone's hungry, let's continue barbecuing." With that, Shen Lang started a fire. He was incredibly fast; with the help of his all-powerful internal energy, the flames blazed up almost instantly.
Shen Lang swore he hadn't done it on purpose; he hadn't expected the following scene to unfold.
The fire was lit, and while Ji Xiyan and Hu Luoluo were still wearing cute little bikinis, Xi Chenyue and Daisy were completely naked. In fact, Daisy's genitals hadn't even been cleaned up.
Shen Lang had been too fast; they hadn't even had time to put their bras back on.
Shen Lang felt a surge of desire. He stared at the two women for a few moments, then felt a warm rush to his nose, thinking he was about to spit blood, but thankfully, he was caught in time and managed to suppress it. Ji Xiyan and Hu Luoluo were basically dumbfounded. Sensing their movements in the darkness was one thing, but now they were exposed naked beneath the light of day. How could two inexperienced young girls withstand this? They both gasped and froze. Daisy, seemingly unfazed
, smiled slightly and calmly pulled a tissue from her bag to wipe away the marks, making no attempt to hide it.
Hu Luoluo and Ji Xiyan stared in disbelief, their faces flushed crimson, almost dripping with beauty. They already suspected what had happened, but witnessing it firsthand was a different matter entirely.
Xi Chenyue, on the other hand, was quite flustered and at a loss, ultimately cowering behind Shen Lang, too afraid to come out.
Ji Xiyan and Hu Luoluo remained stunned, but for different reasons. Ji Xiyan thought to herself, "Daisy's two mountains are really big! I thought I, Ji Xiyan, was big enough, but it turns out there's always one higher than the other." She suddenly remembered a song from the Hong Kong version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes": "Is this mountain the highest, or is there another higher place than the sky... Nothing can compare to you, one mountain is always higher than another... In this world, you are always the best... Hmm, this little woman is in awe, truly in awe!"
Hu Luoluo was a little surprised, but not disappointed. It was all her fault for falling asleep; if she hadn't, she would be the one "cleaning up the mess" now. Hu Luoluo sighed, "Sigh, another woman beat me to it. I wonder when I'll become my brother's woman? Is it because I'm not proactive enough? But no, I've already confessed to him!"
Hu Luoluo secretly made up her mind to be more proactive! To win her brother's heart, nothing is impossible! ...
The cave was so quiet you could almost hear your own breathing. The scene was utterly bizarre—a somewhat embarrassed man, his lower body still shamelessly erect; two beautiful girls in bikinis, staring in disbelief while lost in thought; a completely naked beauty, hiding behind her man, too shy to look up; a seductive foreign woman, unabashedly handling the "aftermath," fiery and unrestrained, innocent yet alluring. Daisy finished, took out a brand-new set of pink lace lingerie from her bag, and changed, a happy and satisfied smile on her face. Xi Chenyue watched with a mixture of envy and resentment. This foreign woman, you're too unrestrained! You're shameless to the point of absurdity! Shen Lang chuckled dryly, breaking the extreme silence and awkwardness: "Aren't you all hungry?"
Ji Xiyan was the first to react, unwilling to accept her loss of composure. How could this be? Wouldn't this damage her reputation as an invincible, beautiful loli? So, she deliberately feigned nonchalance and said, "Hungry, of course I'm hungry! The rain was so heavy just now, and the wind was so strong it shook the cave, haha."
Hu Luoluo curled her lip in disdain, thinking to herself, "Ji Xiyan, your way of making fun of me is so clumsy, it's like you're trying to hide something obvious." But she didn't know what to say, so she just tried to find a sentence to make fun of herself. After searching for a while, she finally found one: "The cave is made of stone, how could it shake? You're talking nonsense. You must be dreaming, dreaming that you're sitting on a boat and the boat is rocking back and forth, right?"
Ji Xiyan chuckled, finding Hu Luoluo's analogy quite apt, and agreed, "Yes, yes, you must have dreamt of being on a boat, haha." Hu Luoluo exclaimed happily, "Looks like we had the same dream! How wonderful!"
"Pfft—"
Shen Lang finally burst out laughing. Sigh, everything was understood without words; what could he say? The two girls were less helping them cover up and more mocking them, yet they seemed so innocent.
Xi Chenyue was filled with shame and indignation. These two girls' words were rambling and sounded like they were trying to cover something up. They'd already discovered it, so why the need for such pretense and such clumsy excuses? It was utterly embarrassing. Shen Lang stopped pretending and grabbed Xi Chenyue from behind, taking out a new set of underwear for her. He said, "Wife, don't hide anymore. Things have come to this point; even a fool can't hide it anymore. Put it on quickly. It would be even better if you didn't wear it; I'd be happier then."
Xi Chenyue's face flushed even more with embarrassment. She angrily grabbed the underwear and put it on as quickly as possible, but still kept her head down, too embarrassed to admit it. She was still somewhat surprised by what had just happened. Since being with Shen Lang, she had become increasingly bold and wanton. Walking around at home in underwear, even giving lectures in a nightgown, was one thing, but today she had done something incredibly daring—doing *that* next to two innocent young girls! It was simply…
But then she looked at Daisy; it was truly infuriating how she acted as if she had just taken a shower.
Xi Chenyue couldn't help but sigh. Westerners are Westerners, so open-minded! ...
Soon, the aroma of food filled the air, and the women temporarily abandoned their random thoughts and began to feast, especially Xi Chenyue and Daisy, who, having exhausted their energy due to some event, ate with great relish.
Gradually, Shen Lang's grilling speed couldn't keep up with the four women's eating speed, so he deliberately said, "These are all high-calorie foods, be careful about your figures!"
Shen Lang's words did indeed slow down the women's eating speed a little; they didn't care about maintaining their figures, after all, who wanted to be a "bucket monster" (a person with a large belly)?
However, this trick quickly stopped working; the temptation of delicious food was immense, especially when they were hungry. Figure, belly fat, "bucket monster"—all temporarily went to hell!
The food that Shen Lang had painstakingly accumulated was quickly squandered.
Shen Lang lamented, thankfully he had caught quite a few fish, otherwise, at this rate, the food he brought definitely wouldn't last two days.

Chapter 145: Schadenfreude
. Shen Lang no longer needed to worry about food shortages, because they were about to end their relaxing camping trip early.
Perhaps because she had been caught in the rain, Hu Luoluo developed a fever the next morning, reaching 39 degrees Celsius, and even had blisters on her lips.
Although Shen Lang used his internal energy to stabilize her condition, Hu Luoluo's body became very weak, forcing everyone to end the camping trip early, leaving them with some regret as they hadn't had enough fun.
After resting for two days, Hu Luoluo's complexion improved slightly. Ji Xiyan would gloat, saying things like she never got sick, but Hu Luoluo didn't have the strength to retaliate. However, as if to spite Ji Xiyan, Hu Luoluo used the excuse of not having fully recovered from a bad cold to stay with Shen Lang, basically monopolizing his time except for sleeping.
This almost shameless behavior made Ji Xiyan very unhappy. The girl thought to herself, "If I had known it would turn out like this, why didn't I get sick in the first place?"
Time doesn't stop for anything, and amidst the two girls' "secret war," the college entrance examination drew closer day by day.
June 5th afternoon was the time to check out the exam venue. Shen Lang didn't care, and Hu Luoluo, having already "been there," was naturally indifferent to whether she went or not. However, Ji Xiyan insisted on going, so Shen Lang had to drive her. Seeing Shen Lang going, Hu Luoluo also insisted on coming along, not wanting to leave Ji Xiyan and Shen Lang alone together.
Shen Lang witnessed all this, feeling quite helpless; the two girls were young, but quite thoughtful.
The exam venue for the three of them was at Xia Jing City No. 108 Middle School, relatively close to Xi Chenyue's home, a 10-minute drive. Shen Lang was very satisfied with this; if it were farther away, they would definitely have to stay in a hotel, which would be very inconvenient. Looking at the numbers on their admission tickets, Shen Lang couldn't help but feel a little touched. The three of them had almost identical numbers and were in the same exam room. Judging from the numbers, they were definitely not far apart. Although it wouldn't help much with the exam, being close was a psychological comfort.
Shen Lang knew this was Zhao Ziyang's doing, and he appreciated Zhao Ziyang's kindness.
When Shen Lang arrived at exam room 68 at the No. 108 Middle School exam center, he suddenly noticed that Ji Xiyan was acting strangely. Following her gaze, he saw a beautiful young woman with a similarly hot figure to Ji Xiyan staring coldly at her. The young woman looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old, and her figure and style were somewhat similar to Ji Xiyan's, only their faces were different. Ji Xiyan was the quirky and clever type, while the young woman was the aloof and alluring type. But if you said they were sisters, no one would doubt it, because they were both tall and had long legs, and were incredibly well-developed. They were probably socialites from wealthy families.
The young woman seemed to have just come out of the exam room. She walked up to Ji Xiyan and said, "Oh, it's the beautiful Ji Xiyan! I haven't seen you at school for so long. I thought you dropped out because you were always last in class!"
There were many people around, and the young woman's words were very impolite. As the saying goes, you don't hit someone in the face, and you don't insult someone by revealing their shortcomings. Now the young woman directly exposed Ji Xiyan's shortcomings, so it seemed that there was a deep grudge between them. Shen Lang muttered to himself, "Why do these two girls seem to have a deep-seated grudge? They don't hold back at all when they talk. I hope Ji Yatou doesn't get too angry. It's really not appropriate for Shen Lang to interfere in these little girls' bickering unless it escalates into a physical fight. I can only wait and see."
Hu Luoluo continued to look sickly and didn't bother to speak, lying on Shen Lang's back pretending to doze off. Ji Xiyan, unfazed, smiled and said, "So it's Miss Zhang Zihan! It's been a long time! I heard the other day that your father's cosmetics company was about to go bankrupt. I wonder if it's true. But seeing that you still have the mind to take the exam, I know it must be a rumor!"
Zhang Zihan's expression changed, and she said, "Don't worry about that. Let's see how you do in the exam. Just don't hand in a blank paper!"
Ji Xiyan giggled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Miss Zhang. Although I'm not a very good student, I'm more than capable of getting into Huaxia University." Zhang Zihan laughed in exasperation, "Alright, I'll wait and see. When you get into Huaxia University, don't forget to send me an invitation to the celebration banquet. After all, we're classmates and neighbors!"
Ji Xiyan said, "Of course, Miss Zhang, just wait patiently!"
Zhang Zihan stopped talking, snorted, tossed her long black hair, and strode away.
Shen Lang asked, "Girl, is this your enemy?"
Ji Xiyan replied, "What enemy? My dad's enemy!"
Shen Lang was completely bewildered: "How could your dad have such a minor enemy?"
Ji Xiyan said, "Let me finish. This girl is the daughter of one of my dad's rivals. Unfortunately, her family and ours live in the same neighborhood, so they can't stand each other and have fought a lot at school." Shen Lang suddenly realized, "No wonder you don't want to go to school, so you're her rival."
Ji Xiyan retorted, "What nonsense! She left school early to study properly, understand? Humph!"
With that, she rolled her eyes at Shen Lang and went into the examination hall to examine the desk that would determine her fate. ...
That evening, after dinner, Ji Xiyan suddenly shouted, "God!"
Everyone was shocked and hurriedly asked what was wrong.
Ji Xiyan said, "Junior brother, do you remember what happened this afternoon?"
Shen Lang thought for a moment and said, "What happened this afternoon? Apart from arguing with your enemy, nothing else seems to have happened."
Ji Xiyan said, "I'm talking about this!" Shen Lang
said, "So what if you argued? It's not like it's the first or second time." Ji Xiyan said anxiously, "Don't you remember what I said? I said I would get into Huaxia University to show her, and she said she wanted to attend my celebration party!"
Shen Lang said, "It was just a couple of angry words, what's the big deal?"
Ji Xiyan said, "Angry words? I can take it as angry words, but would Zhang Zihan take it as angry words? Her dad is at a disadvantage in the competition with my dad, and she's looking for a way to ridicule me. Now she's caught me red-handed. What am I going to do? Is Huaxia University for someone like me? Oh dear, I'm so worried, I can't bear the embarrassment."
After Ji Xiyan said this, Xi Chenyue and Daisy understood, but what could they do? They could only treat it as a joke.
Hu Luoluo laughed and said, "Jealousy, jealousy, huh!"
Ji Xiyan was furious: "Hu Luoluo, are you gloating?"
Hu Luoluo said, "How dare you say that to me? Didn't you make sarcastic remarks when I had a bad cold a couple of days ago?"
Ji Xiyan was speechless, her momentum immediately weakened, and she thought to herself, "Why is karma coming so fast? It seems I should do less of this kind of kicking someone when they're down in the future."

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