Chapter 277: Chapter 264: Shoutout to the Awesome System

’There really is a cooldown period, but... it’s supposed to be twenty-four hours. How did you compress it to just one hour?’

There was, in fact, an explanation for this: the ten-fold physique enhancement!

The ten-fold physique enhancement didn’t just strengthen Ye Ling’s power; it was a comprehensive improvement. Naturally, this included the cooldown period exclusive to men.

’So, does this mean Ye Ling will never have to experience the frustrations of married men?’

Ye Ling had no idea what Ning Ruoxi was thinking. Cradling the "cat" in his arms, he wore a satisfied smile. "Ruoruo, how about we take a trip to Yazhou?"

He had just been racking his brain about where to go for a trip. Now, the system’s reward had undoubtedly solved his indecisiveness!

"I think that’s a great idea!"

Hearing this, Ning Ruoxi’s eyes lit up. She nuzzled against Ye Ling’s chest and said, "Hehe... I’ve actually wanted to visit Yazhou for a long time, but I never got the chance."

"You want to go surfing?" Ye Ling asked curiously.

"Hehe... not really. I want to eat coconuts, mangosteens, and Hele crabs..."

As Ning Ruoxi spoke, she subconsciously swallowed.

Seeing Ning Ruoxi’s little foodie-cat expression, Ye Ling couldn’t help but smile.

’Now I think I understand why Ning Ruoxi and Luo Yue are best friends. They’re both certified foodies!’

"Ruoruo, be honest. When we first met, were you putting on an act the whole time?" Ye Ling voiced his suspicion.

"An act?"

Ning Ruoxi froze for a moment. Then, her pretty face flushed red, and she buried her head in Ye Ling’s chest, nuzzling him. "No... I-I don’t actually eat that much..."

Watching Ning Ruoxi act so coyly, Ye Ling thought, ’I can’t get enough of this!’

’How can she be so cute?’

"Alright, alright, I’m just teasing you. We’ll eat. We have to eat. We’ll eat big portions!" Ye Ling said with a laugh.

"I love you!"

Delighted, Ning Ruoxi planted a big SMOOCH on Ye Ling’s cheek.

...

During the day, Ye Ling told Ye Feng about his plan to travel to Yazhou with Ning Ruoxi.

"When are you planning on leaving?"

When Ye Feng heard Ye Ling was leaving, he couldn’t help but feel a pang of reluctance.

"This afternoon," Ye Ling said.

According to his plan, they would leave this afternoon, arrive in Yazhou around midnight, stay for about a week, and then go see Ning Tianliang just in time for the Lantern Festival.

"Mm, that’s good."

Ye Feng nodded. He suddenly turned around, took two small yellow pouches from a drawer, and handed them to Ye Ling, saying:

"Here, one for you and one for Xiaoxi. Keep them with you."

"What are these?" Ye Ling asked, puzzled.

"They’re amulets I got for you from the temple when I went to the temple fair. If you like them, you can wear them. If not, just keeping them in your wallet is fine too," Ye Feng said with a chuckle.

Hearing this, Ye Ling remembered. During that temple visit, Ye Feng had indeed said he was going to pray for blessings. But Ye Ling had assumed he was just making an excuse to give him and Ning Ruoxi some time alone. He never thought his father had actually gone to pray for them...

"Dad, did you get one for yourself?" Ye Ling asked again, his expression touched.

"I’m just an old codger who doesn’t go anywhere. What do I need an amulet for, stuck at home all day?"

Ye Feng waved his hand dismissively and added, "I know you young people don’t really believe in this stuff, but it’s for peace of mind. After all, you’re out there making your way in the world..."

"Yeah. Thanks, Dad. I understand." Ye Ling nodded, took the two small pouches, and smiled.

"Alright, go get packed. I’ll go make lunch. You can leave after you’ve eaten."

Ye Feng clapped Ye Ling on the shoulder and chuckled again. "You kid... without me even realizing it... sigh... you’re all grown up. Really grown up!"

Hearing Ye Feng’s words, Ye Ling felt his nose tingle.

’It’s true.’

He was grown up, and Ye Feng had gotten older...

"I’ll come back often," Ye Ling said.

"Alright, alright. I’m perfectly comfortable here by myself. When you’re back, I’m just busy running around."

Though his words were dismissive, the gratified smile in his eyes was impossible to hide.

After lunch, Ye Ling took Ning Ruoxi straight to the airport.

Yazhou was at least half of the Xia Country away from Pingjiang. He certainly had no intention of driving...

Driving that far wouldn’t be a vacation; it would be the death of him!

"Oh, right, this is for you. It’s an amulet my dad got for us. He said we should keep it on us," Ye Ling said, remembering, as he handed one of the small pouches to Ning Ruoxi.

"An amulet?"

Ning Ruoxi paused.

"Yeah, open it and see. I haven’t looked at what it is yet. I think it’s a pendant," Ye Ling said casually.

Hearing this, Ning Ruoxi opened it and took out a jade pendant. It looked quite exquisite.

"It’s really pretty."

As she spoke, she put it on around her neck.

No matter what, it was a gift from Ye Ling’s father, so it was also a symbol of her status. Of course she had to wear it!

Seeing this, Ye Ling also took out his pouch. After opening it, he found that it was also a jade pendant.

"Huh? Stinky, I think ours are a matching pair!" Ning Ruoxi suddenly exclaimed in delight.

"Hey, you’re right..." Ye Ling said, surprised, after glancing at the one in his hand and then at the one around Ning Ruoxi’s neck.

He casually put the two jade pieces together, and they fit perfectly!

"We should come back and visit Uncle more often when we have time," Ning Ruoxi said, looking up at Ye Ling.

"Still calling him ’Uncle’? Isn’t it about time for a change?" Ye Ling teased with a smile.

"Hmph! We’re not married yet..." Ning Ruoxi pouted, her pretty face blushing as she spoke.

Still, Ye Ling had a point. After all, during their time in Pingjiang, the way Ye Feng treated Ning Ruoxi, you’d think they were the real father and daughter.

’And Ye Ling was just an accident?’

...

Around six in the afternoon, Ye Ling and Ning Ruoxi successfully boarded their flight.

Normally, plane tickets should be hard to get during the New Year holiday period, but there was no stopping Ye Ling’s superpower: cash!

Even the issue of accommodation after arriving in Yazhou was easily solved by Ye Ling.

’If a problem can’t be solved, it just means you haven’t thrown enough money at it, right?’

"Get some sleep. We still have a while to go."

After they finished the in-flight meal, Ye Ling saw Ning Ruoxi’s eyelids drooping and said with a smile.

"Mhm."

Ning Ruoxi nodded obediently, rested her head on Ye Ling’s shoulder, and closed her eyes.

Ye Ling immediately wrapped his arm around Ning Ruoxi, allowing her to lie comfortably in his embrace.

"Mmm... I’ll just sleep for a bit. Wake me up when we get there."

Ning Ruoxi snuggled comfortably against Ye Ling’s chest and smacked her lips.

At some point, Ning Ruoxi had grown to love nuzzling against Ye Ling’s chest like this, as if... she really were just a little kitten in his arms.

And as far as Ye Ling was concerned, this kitten in his arms was absolutely adorable!

...

The plane landed smoothly in Yazhou, and Ye Ling gently woke Ning Ruoxi.

"Mmm... are we here?"

Ning Ruoxi rubbed her eyes and mumbled, still half-asleep.

"We’re here. Wake up for a bit. I’ve already booked a place for us to stay. You can sleep more when we get there," Ye Ling said, gently ruffling her hair.

"Mhm!"

Ning Ruoxi nodded obediently, a sweet feeling blooming in her heart.

Traveling with Ye Ling, she didn’t have to worry about a thing, because he had already arranged everything!

At this moment, Ning Ruoxi thought Ye Ling was just the coolest!

Ye Ling grabbed their carry-on luggage, took Ning Ruoxi’s hand, and deplaned. At the airport entrance, they got into the Bentley that was there to pick them up.

Instead of a five-star hotel, Ye Ling had rented a sea-view house right on the ocean. It was much more expensive; the airport pickup service alone cost a thousand Huaxia Coins!

Then again, for a pickup in a Bentley worth five million, a thousand for the ride seemed well worth it.

This time, Ye Ling had raked in billions of Huaxia Coins from the United States stock market, so he naturally wasn’t going to sweat an expense like this.

’Money is meant to be spent. Otherwise, what’s the point of earning it?’

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