"Company!" Lin Chuan nodded and said, "I'll sleep with you at noon."

"Awesome." Nuo Xiaoxi was overjoyed, her face unknowingly flushed with a hint of rosy glow.

Bossideng Hotel has launched a special exam package for wealthy families, featuring Japanese-imported fish roe and a variety of accompaniments. Delicacies from different countries, as well as a rich selection of Chinese food. Prices range from two hundred ninety-nine to five hundred ninety-nine… varying in price and food options.

"Wow, that's a lot?" Nuo Xiaoxi exclaimed.

Lin Chuan ordered the most expensive set, a five hundred ninety-nine yuan exam lunch. Japanese-imported fish roe, French-imported foie gras, and large prawns… colorful, full-flavored, and with generous servings. Nuo Xiaoxi hurriedly said, "Brother Lin, I can't eat so much, you... you help me eat a bit."

Lin Chuan sat across from Nuo Xiaoxi with a simple boxed meal.

"No, you finish it." Lin Chuan wiped his greasy lips and then said, "You have to finish it, don't let my kindness go to waste."

"But I really can't finish it all." Nuo Xiaoxi bit her red lips.

"It's okay, save it." Lin Chuan smiled and said, "I'll take care of the leftovers."

"Okay." Nuo Xiaoxi hurriedly nodded.

Half a boxed meal filled Lin Chuan's stomach; he knew Nuo Xiaoxi would never finish this lavish meal. Nonetheless, with Lin Chuan's persuasion, Nuo Xiaoxi managed to eat all the most nutritious items and ended up stuffed to death.

Patting her belly, Nuo Xiaoxi said, "I'm so full."

"Leave the rest to me," Lin Chuan chuckled.

He gobbled up more than half of the remaining food in one breath.

The room for the afternoon rest was booked by Lin Chuan way in advance, otherwise, it would be impossible to find a room close to the examination period. Nearby chain hotels were even more sought-after, almost entirely booked by parents accompanying their children for exams, and some scalpers even booked large quantities of rooms and sold them outside Jiangbei City No.1 Middle School.

On the two days of exams, hotel scalpers could earn five to six thousand, sometimes even tens of thousands.

The hotel room was very quiet, located on the thirtieth floor of the thirty-two-story hotel, with a great view, floor-to-ceiling windows, and woolen carpets. It was Nuo Xiaoxi's first time staying in such a luxurious hotel; barefooted and face full of excitement, she found it incomparably better than her own room at home—it was like heaven and earth.

Excitedly surveying the hotel, Nuo Xiaoxi's bare feet swiftly moved across the carpet, as if she were dancing ballet.

"Brother Lin, it's so beautiful here," Nuo Xiaoxi said excitedly.

"Is it?" Lin Chuan smiled and said, "Get some rest quickly, go to sleep early, don't delay the afternoon exam."

"But..." Nuo Xiaoxi batted her eyelashes, then smiled, "But I'm so happy I can't fall asleep, what should I do?"

"You can't do that, you need to sleep right now, you can't delay the afternoon exam," Lin Chuan said sternly.

"Alright." Nuo Xiaoxi nodded reluctantly and then asked, "Brother Lin, can I also stay here at night?"

"Of course!" Lin Chuan nodded and said, "You can stay wherever you want."

"That's great." Nuo Xiaoxi excitedly said, "Tonight I'll call Xiuxiu and the others to keep me company."

"Silly girl." Lin Chuan touched Nuo Xiaoxi's head and smiled, "Rest early, don't waste time, the exams start at two-thirty in the afternoon."

"Okay." Nuo Xiaoxi nodded.

After lunchtime and the walk, it was already past twelve o'clock. Nuo Xiaoxi immediately ran into the bathroom to change into the hotel's robe. The young girl, with her hair down and wearing a white bathrobe, came out barefoot.

Her cheeks were tinged with red, eyes filled with a shy glint.

She tied the sash tightly, because she wore no underwear beneath. Other than the robe, she only had on a pink pair of panties. Facing Lin Chuan bravely without much on, it's not surprising she felt shy, especially given the slightly awkward relationship between them.

Nuo Xiaoxi tip-toed, taking advantage of Lin Chuan's smoking by the window, she quickly slipped under the covers.

The room was very cold in contrast to the June heatwave outside; people walked with umbrellas or chose to stay indoors to avoid the scorching sun. Compared to the heat outside, the hotel was intensely cool.

Wrapped in the blanket, Nuo Xiaoxi peaked out with shy eyes, blinking at Lin Chuan.

"Brother Lin," Nuo Xiaoxi called out.

"Hm?" Lin Chuan turned to look at Nuo Xiaoxi and asked, "What is it?"

"Come here." Nuo Xiaoxi extended her fair arm, as delicate as a lotus root, and gestured to Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan hurriedly put out his cigarette and then slowly walked over, smiling, "Little girl, what's wrong? Don't you want to sleep?"

"I can't sleep." Nuo Xiaoxi pursed her red lips, "Stay with me."

"Alright, alright." Lin Chuan nodded.

Having said that, Lin Chuan climbed onto the bed, then leaned against the headboard, and smiled, "Hurry up and sleep, don't waste time."

"Okay, but if you tell me a story, I'll be able to fall asleep." Nuo Xiaoxi blinked at Lin Chuan with bright, spirited eyes, so clear and pure, like those of a cartoon girl, they didn't leave one the courage to refuse.

"Alright, I'll tell you a story." Lin Chuan laughed helplessly, "How about a story about counter-terrorism?"

"Yes, please!" Nuo Xiaoxi quickly nodded, "I love stories about the battlefield."

"It must have been a summer four years ago, a very hot summer..." Lin Chuan looked up at the window, his thoughts drifting back to the battlefield of four years ago. It was a scorching afternoon with not a whiff of wind, and a warrior was hiding among the sand dunes. Three days ago, he had received a message from the organization that he needed to assassinate the leader of Fire Fox within seven days. So, the warrior had been lying in wait on this desert path for three days and three nights without a drop of water.

It wasn't that he didn't want to eat or drink, but doing so meant he'd have to relieve himself, which would interfere with his mission. Waiting for three days was excruciating, but after three days, the target finally appeared. Just as the warrior was poised to act, an unexpected situation occurred; a schoolgirl made her way onto the scene. If the warrior continued with his mission, he wouldn't only fail to take out the target, but also potentially cost the girl her life.

To accomplish his goal and assassinate the enemy, the warrior decided to brave the danger alone, infiltrating the stronghold of Fire Fox by himself, not only rescuing the girl but also taking out the target and even helping the girl take control of Fire Fox, becoming its leader. The various perils he encountered in the process go without saying.

This incident, known only by Lin Chuan and Silver Fox, was kept secret from everyone else. Because Lin Chuan hadn't reported it to the organization but dealt with it all by himself, it was the only time he had ever kept anything from the organization.

"Wow..." Nuo Xiaoxi exclaimed, "Brother Lin, did the girl and this heroic warrior end up together in the end?"

Hearing this, Lin Chuan revealed a bitter smile, "They couldn't be together."

"Why?" Nuo Xiaoxi asked curiously.

"It's fate." Lin Chuan smiled, "A cat and a mouse cannot be a couple. The warrior is sworn to protect his homeland, and Fire Fox is a global terrorist organization. So, it's destined that they can never be together."

"Then... did the warrior like her?" Nuo Xiaoxi batted her eyelids.

"He did." Lin Chuan nodded.

"If the warrior truly loved her, he could give up everything for her." Nuo Xiaoxi smiled, "He's so powerful, he could have ruled over Fire Fox with the girl, becoming heroes of the martial arts world. Maybe that would have been a good choice too."

"Novels and reality are worlds apart." Lin Chuan smiled, "The day the warrior enlisted, he swore an oath to the flag, to be loyal to his country, loyal to the people..."

"Yes." Nuo Xiaoxi's eyes twinkled, "Then it's only because he didn't love her enough, otherwise, what isn't worth giving up? Just like how I love Brother Lin, I would give up everything for him, my studies, my career, even my life!"

"Silly girl." Lin Chuan pinched her nose, "Perhaps the warrior had his own convictions. Maybe in the depths of his heart, loyalty was the most important, with love being secondary."

"That's true, after all, he is a warrior, a qualified, steadfast warrior." Nuo Xiaoxi nodded.

"Alright, storytime is over, you should sleep now." Lin Chuan tapped Nuo Xiaoxi's forehead gently with his fingertip.

Immediately, Nuo Xiaoxi burst into giggles.

"Sleep!" Lin Chuan spoke with seriousness.

"Okay, I'll sleep." Nuo Xiaoxi immediately nodded and turned to her side, wrapping her arms around Lin Chuan's arm tightly as she fell asleep.

Lin Chuan looked down at Nuo Xiaoxi, who had already closed her eyes — her cheeks as rosy as peach blossoms, her long eyelashes, her pert nose...

The girl's eyelashes fluttered constantly, even though her eyes were closed.

Suddenly, Lin Chuan felt warmth soaking into his hands. Looking down, the beauty and temptation of that moment almost made him lose control. Nuo Xiaoxi's sleeping robe had come undone, revealing the trembling firmness of her chest, like two snowy peaks, and the deep valley in between was pressing against his hands.

Sigh...

Lin Chuan instantly took a deep breath, closing his eyes as he did, yet the lingering temptation haunted his thoughts.

Lin Chuan felt frustrated; if he continued to stay, he was afraid he'd lose control. Yet, if he left, the girl wouldn't be able to sleep. This was profoundly unfair to him — on one side, the deep temptation, on the other, endless torment. Lin Chuan was torn.

Lin Chuan dared not look down but fought the urge to peek. His reason reminded him to restrain himself.

Not knowing how much time had passed, Lin Chuan finally heard Nuo Xiaoxi begin to snore softly. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief and carefully withdrew his hand, but the girl kept it clutched tightly. Without a choice, he continued to bear it.

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