As she saw his startled expression, Shang Liuyu also realized that he had clearly said that to help her, and yet she'd gotten angry instead of showing gratitude. That was a bit too much. As such, she continued, “You should just rest with big sis. You’re the honorable Dragon King. If someone saw you sleeping outside, what would they think? The alien monsters and Hell creatures would also grow suspicious.”
Zu An was stunned.
Are you being serious right now? You want me to keep your sister company?
Shang Hongyu’s eyes moved quickly. She suddenly said with a big smile, “How about this? Little sis, you can sleep with your brother-in-law and I can just sleep outside. Either way, in the eyes of those monsters, the imposter is a pervert, so sleeping with you matches his style.”
Zu An was stunned.
These two really aren’t scared of chaos, are they?
Even more surprisingly, Shang Liuyu suddenly replied, “Sure, then I’ll just keep brother-in-law company.”
Zu An was speechless.
Something amazing is happening right now...?
Shang Hongyu was also a bit stupefied. She had just been planning to tease her little sis a bit, sure that she would never agree. But she had never expected her games to end up biting her instead!
Shang Liuyu giggled and said, “I’m joking. Look at how reluctant you look right now. You might see him as a treasure, but he’s nothing more than a blade of grass to me.”
Shang Hongyu finally realized that she was being messed with. She harrumphed in embarrassment. “We’re sisters anyway, so I wouldn’t mind it. Let’s not push back and forth anymore and just sleep together. The White Jade Bed is much more comfortable than a maid’s bed.”
Zu An’s eyes lit up.
I’m not against that idea...
A hint of red appeared on Shang Liuyu’s face. She pinched her sister in annoyance. “I’m not going to join in on your nonsense!”
Then, she lay down on her own bed and pretended to sleep.
Zu An couldn't help but give her fair exposed feet a look.
They really are a work of art...
As if sensing his gaze, Shang Liuyu pulled her feet into her dress. Then, her voice rang out in his ears. “You’re not allowed to bully my sister!”
Zu An naturally knew what she meant by bullying.
You already know who I am, so how can I continue to court death next door?
...
When Shang Hongyu and Zu An returned to their room, she suddenly moved closer to Zu An. “Speak honestly. You were tempted when you were alone with my sister just now, weren’t you?”
“I wasn’t.” Zu An had a completely deadpan expression. He naturally couldn't admit to that.
“But I saw your eyes light up back then.”
“You saw wrong.”
“Why don't you go and just tell her who you really are? With your relationship, she might really come over, you know?”
Zu An was speechless.
You’re overthinking it. She already knows. She’s already giving me a lot of face.
When she saw that he ignored her, Shang Hongyu shifted closer again. She began to gossip curiously. “Just what kind of relationship do the two of you have?”
“We’re just good friends,” Zu An replied. A warm smile appeared on his face when he remembered their first meeting.
“Hmph, judging from your smile, you’re clearly not just normal friends. Little sis always brings you up too. I’ve never seen her care so much about any man in all these years.” Shang Hongyu harrumphed.
“Is that so?” Zu An replied.
He'd always felt that, even though Shang Liuyu treated him a bit better than others, it wasn’t that much better. The two of them had always had a kind of boundary between them that made their relationship feel a bit distant, and that distance couldn't be closed at all. Actually, it was only when he admitted to his relationship with her sister that he felt they had become a bit closer. But there was no way he could let her know about his thoughts, or else she could really cut him.
“Should I lend you guys a helping hand?” Shang Hongyu asked as she cuddled in his arms and looked up at him with a big smile.
“How so?” Zu An asked, stunned. He reflexively looked at her moist red lips.
When she saw him staring at her, Shang Hongyu was really embarrassed. “Help you pursue my sister, of course. What are you thinking about?”
Zu An was a bit embarrassed. It was all her fault for saying similar words before! He replied, “That’s alright. I won’t be needing your help with that.”
Are you kidding me right now? Shang Liuyu already knows who I am. Am I really going to have her big sister play matchmaker in this situation?
Even if you want to die, that’s not how you should go about it!
“Why not? With her big sister helping, I guarantee that you’ll make progress twice as fast.”
“I hope you won’t end up experiencing social suicide.”
“What did you say?”
“Nothing.”
The two chatted for a while longer. Shang Hongyu suddenly bit her red lip, then began to kiss the corners of his ear.
When he saw her watery eyes, Zu An remembered Shang Liuyu’s warning and quickly said, “Um, you sister is next door, so I think it’s best if we don’t.”
“What are you scared of? It’s not as if she knows who you are.” Shang Hongyu blew gently past his ear. “Besides, weren’t you even more excited than usual last time?”
When that memory was reawakened, Zu An couldn't help but swallow with difficulty.
Shang Hongyu could sense the changes happening to his body. She giggled and bent down.
“Oh...” Zu An took a deep breath.