Chapter 241: Look, She Even Has to Thank Us
The next day. Morning.
In the room. On the bed.
“…Um, Sect Leader?”
“Why don’t you sleep a bit more?”
Hua Jianglian didn’t say a word.
Bare as the day she was born, she quietly lay in Sang Zhe’s arms, her eyes like a small animal secretly peering out, fixating on Sang Zhe.
That stare made Sang Zhe feel a bit guilty and helpless, and he could only smile awkwardly:
“Well, about last night, I know it’s a bit complicated. If you’re still feeling confused, we can put this aside and talk later. I’ll just deal with that person on the floor, or she’ll wake up soon—”
After saying this, Hua Jianglian remained unresponsive.
Her damp eyes were glued to him, filled with complex emotions.
Sang Zhe sighed.
It seemed like Hua Jianglian wasn’t ready yet.
Who knows if she will forgive him—
Suddenly, Hua Jianglian spoke up softly:
“Enough. I get it.”
“This matter, it’s my fault.”
Sang Zhe: “…Huh?”
“I know you’re upset and feel wronged, and I know my behavior wasn’t right.” Hua Jianglian said flatly, “But now that it has happened, even if you cry your eyes out, it won’t change anything.”
Taking a deep breath, she showed a weary and silent expression, rubbing her forehead slightly.
“I will take responsibility for you.”
“Including your wives. I’m prepared to apologize in person.”
“I know you won’t forgive me. But I, Hua Jianglian, am not an irresponsible woman. Since I’ve tainted your body and sullied your reputation, this Sect Leader will take responsibility and provide you with an explanation.”
Sang Zhe: “Huh??? What?!”
“…Wait, Sect Leader, did we switch scripts or something?”
“Yes!”
She suddenly looked a bit frustrated, lowering her head: “I admit I was momentarily bewitched, driven by lust! I couldn’t resist temptation and took your body.”
“But… but the person I’ve longed for stood right in front of me, tempting me—how could I possibly resist?!”
“At this point, it’s useless to say more; the big mistake is already made and cannot be undone. I also know you probably wouldn’t want to spend your life with someone who took advantage of you.”
She looked up, earnestly holding Sang Zhe’s face, speaking each word clearly: “But I, Hua Jianglian, swear.”
“As long as I live, I won’t let you suffer even a single day of grievance.”
Her words were strong and powerful, deeply moving Sang Zhe.
But he couldn’t help but pat Hua Jianglian’s shoulder: “Sect Leader, tell me honestly.”
“Have you been reading too many female-dominant comics lately?”
“Huh? How did you know?” Hua Jianglian asked, scratching her head in confusion.
Because your lines don’t sound scripted.
Sang Zhe looked at her speechlessly.
“Alright, stop overthinking it.”
“Yesterday, all three of us were involved, so let’s not point fingers.”
“If you’re still tired, you can sleep a bit more; you were quite exhausted last night…”
Hua Jianglian stubbornly argued: “No way, I’m not tired. Why are you getting up? I’m coming with you.”
“I have to deal with that person on the floor first and then explain to you about last night slowly.”
Hua Jianglian seemed to have more to say, but as she sat up, she suddenly winced in pain.
“…Uh, maybe you shouldn’t push yourself?” Sang Zhe tentatively offered.
What responded to him was Hua Jianglian’s resentful gaze.
“Who do you think is to blame?” she gritted her teeth and said.
But Sang Zhe felt innocent.
You, as a mighty figure, I’re no match for you. Last night, you were the one who took charge the whole time, so can you really blame me?
After struggling a bit and finding it too painful to walk, Hua Jianglian gave up and curled up back under the blanket.
Sang Zhe put on his clothes, preparing to carry Gongzi Shuiming to another room.
Before he left, Hua Jianglian called out:
“Hey.”
“Uh?”
“When you’re usually… with your wives.” Her pretty face slightly flushed, her eyes darting away as she quietly asked: “Is it, is it this intense too?”
Sang Zhe was momentarily too awkward to respond.
After thinking for a moment, he decided to be honest.
“Well, knowing that you were a first-timer last night, I actually held back quite a bit.”
“Huh? Really?”
A flash of surprise crossed Hua Jianglian’s blushing face, and after a moment, she abruptly turned her head away.
“Forget it! Pretend I didn’t say anything! Quickly… forget what I just said!”
Sang Zhe honestly replied with an “oh,” carrying Gongzi Shuiming out of the room.
Once he left, Hua Jianglian slowly poked her head out from under the covers.
Remembering how last night had actually been gentle, she couldn’t help but feel her face heat up and her heart race.
Ugh…
Damn it.
Here I am, a grand Master in the upper echelons, a feared demon cult leader!
How did I so easily lose to a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator in bed?
If this gets out, it’s going to be so embarrassing!
The more she thought about it, the angrier and more embarrassed she felt.
Finally, reliving last night’s memories, Hua Jianglian couldn’t help but hug her blanket and roll around on the bed.
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Half an hour later, in Gongzi Shuiming’s office.
When Gongzi Shuiming hazily woke up, her mind was still fuzzy, and she felt a dull ache.
As she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Sang Zhe by her side, and she groggily asked:
“Eh? Young Master Sang? You finished?”
“Ahem. Miss Shuiming has been asleep for so long, even an elephant should be done by now.”
Asleep for so long? Shuiming glanced at the time and suddenly sat upright, shaking her head.
“How did I… fall asleep?”
“Don’t you remember, Miss Shuiming?” Sang Zhe explained, “Last night, you were so engrossed in taking notes, suddenly you had a dazed smile and a nosebleed before passing out.”
“We thought you were sick, but the doctor just said you were overly stimulated and couldn’t catch your breath.”
“Ah…” Shuiming immediately felt embarrassed, pushing up her glasses sheepishly, “I’ve been weak since childhood; it’s not like I’ve never seen anything so thrilling to faint!”
You should’ve just kept quiet. Sang Zhe thought helplessly.
“Ah! My notes…”
Shuiming quickly turned to search, just catching sight of her tablet on the desk.
After opening it and seeing the many additional notes she had written, she finally sighed in relief.
Thank goodness.
Although passing out seemed a bit embarrassing.
But thankfully, the notes were still there.
“Thank you, Young Master Sang.”
With a smile, Shuiming transferred money to Sang Zhe, unable to hide her grateful expression: “I’m sorry for making you witness last night; I’ll pay an extra million spirit stones as compensation, and please keep this matter confidential!”
Sang Zhe smiled and accepted the money: “No problem, no problem.”
Look at that.
She even has to thank us!
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