Chapter 3: The Wandering Hormone
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Chen Lan caught sight of a man in shorts, about to put on a shirt, standing before her. Her shout made the man turn around immediately. As he faced her, Chen Lan's mind thundered. There stood a man with sharp, well-defined features, perfect eyes, and a silhouette that showed no flaws from any angle. There was also the near-perfect physique, six-pack abs without an ounce of excess fat. The kind of body that seemed slim at first glance but felt solid. In front of her stood a man close to perfection in appearance and build. Yet, Chen Lan was certain that this man was Lin Yi. After all, Lin Yi had rented her property for half a year. She knew what he was like, didn't she?
But why did he look so handsome today? Was it because he was shirtless, or had he changed his hairstyle? As Lin Yi turned to face Chen Lan, her heartbeat quickened, and her throat suddenly became dry. She was being taken back to her youth when she first saw her prince charming. Could this be her second spring?
Lin Yi still pondered why Xu Xiaojing had screamed and run away when the door was pushed open again. This time, a charming woman in her thirties, with fair skin and a lingering charm, dressed in a nightgown, entered. He recognized her instantly; who else could it be if not the landlord? The daughter hadn't collected the rent, and now, the mother was taking matters into her own hands. "Lan Jie, could you give me a two-day extension on the rent? I won't get paid until the day after tomorrow, then I can settle two months' rent together," said Lin Yi to Chen Lan, addressing her affectionately as he saw the fiery look in her eyes and offered a smile. Lin Yi's words pulled Chen Lan back from her dazed state; her previously rigid expression softened like water, tender with a touch of flirtatiousness, "Big deal?
It's nothing. Two days isn't an issue; even two years wouldn't be a problem." As she spoke, Chen Lan leaned closer to Lin Yi, reaching out to touch his muscular chest, "Look at you, the weather has turned cold, and you're not wearing enough..." "Holy moly..." Lin Yi recoiled, stepping back two paces as the atmosphere turned peculiar. "Lan Jie, I have my clothes, I have clothes..." Quickly, Lin Yi slipped on his shirt. "Damn it, this system is twisted," Lin Yi knew all too well that his universe's number one handsome face and top physique were having an effect. This was like becoming a walking hormone, attracting female wildness with little effort... However, Lin Yi also felt a new sense of anticipation because, after this rental period ended and assuming he received a five-star rating, he would permanently possess these abilities.
"You have clothes, that's great! Let's go, come over to my place for a drink. My husband won't be back tonight, and my daughter has her tutoring class. We'll have the chance to enjoy a few drinks together..." Seeing Lin Yi getting dressed, Chen Lan tossed him a suggestive look and smiled enticingly. "Mom, when did I have to go to tutoring?" Xu Xiaojing protested from the side. "I say you go to tutoring, you go to tutoring..." Chen Lan snapped at her daughter, agitated by the interruption. "I... " Xu Xiaojing felt her teeth itch with irritation, understanding exactly what was happening. Lin Yi, the fox spirit, must have bewitched her mother. Seizing the moment as the mother and daughter argued, Lin Yi grabbed his coat and dashed out the door, knowing he would have difficulty escaping later if he didn't leave now. "Lin Yi, don't leave! Didn't we agree to have a drink at my place? Lin Yi..." As Lin Yi sped away, Chen Lan hurried after him, calling out. "Mom..." Xu Xiaojing was close to tears, fearing the neighbors might see and turn this into a joke. "You troublemaker, who asked you to talk nonsense? Go back and do your homework..." "Mom..." Lin Yi ran out of the complex. Once outside, he finally took a deep breath. "Goodness gracious! Being handsome is a sin..."
"No more. I have to keep a low profile in the future." Lin Yi smiled wryly. Lin Yi enjoyed this feeling. It was much better than the disgust he used to incite. With that thought, Lin Yi hurried toward Xianghe Community. His main task was to complete his first order and secure a five-star rating to gain this skill. At the entrance to the Xianghe Community, "Could it be a hoax? It's already eight o'clock, and I haven't seen anyone." Xia Qianqian had arrived at Xianghe Community at seven o'clock, having waited an hour. Other than some elderly residents coming and going, she hadn't seen a single young man. Could it have been an online prank? Is someone deliberately mocking her? "Damn that app, cursed scammers, playing with my feelings..." Feeling cheated emotionally, Xia Qianqian was irate. "Sis, you're back. Why aren't you going upstairs?"
While Xia Qianqian was silently fuming, a girl who looked about 80% similar to her but only appeared to be seventeen or eighteen years old walked out of a convenience store nearby and waved at Xia Qianqian. "Shoot, it's Xiaoxiao? Now I'm doomed. Caught by this little devil, I'm utterly doomed..." Seeing her younger sister, Xia Qianqian inwardly panicked. It was possible to deceive her parents, but her little sister was sharp as a tack, impervious to deception. She had hoped to use the shared boyfriend as a shield, but now, it was as if she had dug herself into a hole too deep to climb. After tonight, her parents would undoubtedly pressure her into marriage. "Sis...sis is waiting for her boyfriend. I'm worried he might get lost, so I'm waiting for him at the entrance. Xiaoxiao, why don't you head upstairs first? I'll be up soon." Xia Qianqian tried to maintain a smiling face despite her inner turmoil.
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