Lin Bai cried out in pain as the bottle of liquid medicine he was holding shattered on the floor, releasing a pungent smell. Shen Nanxing instinctively stepped back, covering his nose and mouth.

At that moment, Fu Zhiyuan, who had been anxiously looking for his wife, rushed in. “Wife, are you okay?” He held Shen Nanxing tightly, his face filled with lingering fear. That scene just now had terrified him—if Shen Nanxing hadn’t been quick enough to dodge, he would be the one lying unconscious on the ground, inhaling the drug’s effects.

Shen Nanxing shook his head slightly and hugged him back. “I’m fine.” He pointed toward Lin Bai, who was writhing on the ground, his mind completely muddled. “Get someone to take him away.”

Fu Zhiyuan’s gaze turned icy as he knocked Lin Bai unconscious with a single blow. Two tall bodyguards swiftly entered and dragged Lin Bai away.

Meanwhile, Fu Chengyu, who had been hiding in the stairwell near the kitchen, was growing increasingly anxious when Lin Bai failed to return. He had suspected that Lin Bai would mess up—it was just a simple task, yet he couldn’t even handle that properly!

After waiting a bit longer, Fu Chengyu clenched his teeth and decided to take action himself. However, the moment he opened the stairwell door, he was struck hard on the head by the bodyguards who had been lying in wait, instantly knocking him out.

Back in the hotel room, the bodyguards casually tossed both Lin Bai and Fu Chengyu onto the floor. Fu Zhiyuan pointed at the unconscious Fu Chengyu and ordered coldly, “The drug—give him some too.”

The bodyguards expertly uncapped the bottle, holding it near Fu Chengyu’s nose for a few seconds. Before long, his face flushed red, his body overheating as he twisted uncomfortably.

Fu Zhiyuan watched the two men’s tangled bodies with a chilling expression, his fury burning uncontrollably. If he hadn’t been prepared and discovered their plan in advance, the one lying here unconscious would’ve been his wife.

Fu Chengyu, you just don’t learn your lesson, do you?

Fu Zhiyuan kicked Fu Chengyu a few times in frustration. Since they wanted to play dirty, he’d make sure they had an unforgettable experience.

To be precise, the hotel room had been booked under Fu Chengyu’s name. Lin Bai’s plan was simple: drug Shen Nanxing unconscious and deliver him to Fu Chengyu’s bed. Once they were caught together, Fu Zhiyuan would surely direct his anger toward Fu Chengyu. Lin Bai only needed to deny involvement, and there’d be no proof connecting him to the setup.

Besides, the hallucinogenic drug had been procured by Fu Chengyu himself. If Shen Nanxing woke up and suffered emotional distress, there was even a chance his heart condition could worsen. In the worst-case scenario, he might not survive, leaving Fu Chengyu to take responsibility while Lin Bai could then pursue Fu Zhiyuan openly.

However, Lin Bai had completely underestimated how badly this plan could backfire on himself.

Fu Zhiyuan exited the hotel room, leaving the door slightly ajar. Turning to the bodyguards, he instructed, “Call the police in an hour. Report a lewd incident.”

He paused before adding, “Oh, and after that, contact a few reporters. Make sure they capture both of them clearly and post the footage online.”

Bodyguard: “Yes, Mr. Fu.”

Without sparing a backward glance, Fu Zhiyuan left the scene.

—

In the underground parking lot, Shen Nanxing was dozing off in the car when Fu Zhiyuan finally returned. He opened the car door, slipped inside, and pulled Shen Nanxing into his arms, nuzzling his face into his neck affectionately. “Wife.”

Shen Nanxing patted his back soothingly. “What bad things did you do up there just now?”

He was extremely curious about what Fu Zhiyuan had done to the two men. Earlier, Fu Zhiyuan had firmly refused to let him come along, saying he didn’t want to taint his eyes with the mess. Left with no choice, Shen Nanxing had stayed in the car with the bodyguards.

A dark glint flashed in Fu Zhiyuan’s eyes as he replied grimly, “I just gave them a taste of their own medicine.”

Shen Nanxing raised an eyebrow. “That’s all? Isn’t that letting them off too easily? That green tea Lin Bai would probably love to be tangled up with Fu Chengyu on the bed.”

Fu Zhiyuan gently stroked Shen Nanxing’s back, placing a soft kiss on his cheek. “Of course not. There’s more.”

After hearing the rest of Fu Zhiyuan’s plan, Shen Nanxing’s eyes sparkled with excitement. He was genuinely looking forward to the moment Fu Chengyu woke up, realizing he had not only been arrested but also had compromising photos of him plastered all over the internet.

He had to admit—Fu Zhiyuan truly knew how to strike where it hurt most. The more someone cared about their reputation, the more satisfying it was to destroy it.

Fu Chengyu valued his image above all else, so humiliating him publicly across the entire city was perfect. Lin Bai, on the other hand, cared about his fake innocent persona—so completely shattering that facade would be even better.

Shen Nanxing was already eager to witness the inevitable chaos when both men woke up, blaming and accusing each other in the aftermath.

Nothing was more satisfying than watching two schemers turn on each other.

Fortunately, he had been prepared; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Seeing Shen Nanxing lost in thought, Fu Zhiyuan couldn’t help but give a light nip on his neck as a playful punishment. “Wife, aren’t you going to comfort me?”

Shen Nanxing, displeased, pushed his head away. “You’re so heavy! Stop leaning on me!”

Unexpectedly, Fu Zhiyuan only snuggled closer. As Shen Nanxing shifted backward to avoid him, Fu Zhiyuan simply pressed him down entirely against the backseat, his voice husky. “Baby, you almost scared me to death just now.”

That single “baby” made Shen Nanxing’s heart race, his face instantly flushing. Their eyes met, and feeling flustered, Shen Nanxing averted his gaze, awkwardly retorting, “When did I scare you?”

A dark glint flickered in Fu Zhiyuan’s eyes, though his voice trembled slightly. “I can’t imagine what I’d do if something really happened to you.”

Shen Nanxing froze, his voice softening. “But I’m fine, aren’t I?”

He didn’t understand what was so terrifying. Even if he had been affected by the drug, the nearby bodyguards would have rushed to help immediately. But when he met Fu Zhiyuan’s fearful gaze, he couldn’t bring himself to argue further.

It seemed like Fu Zhiyuan truly cared about him.

Unconsciously, Shen Nanxing reached up and brushed back the strands of hair falling over Fu Zhiyuan’s forehead. His voice turned gentle. “Alright, stop frowning. You won’t look handsome anymore if you keep that up.”

He reached out to tug the corners of Fu Zhiyuan’s lips upward, teasing, “Look at you! Doesn’t our Zhiyuan gege look so much better when he smiles?”

Fu Zhiyuan captured his playful hand, letting out a helpless sigh. “I really can’t win against you.”

No matter how serious he tried to be, he always caved when it came to Shen Nanxing.

Lowering his head, he captured Shen Nanxing’s soft lips in a deep kiss, claiming the sweetness of his mouth with increasing intensity. The atmosphere grew warmer and more intimate.

Shen Nanxing’s face turned crimson as he was kissed breathless. Up close, he could fully admire Fu Zhiyuan’s striking features, and without realizing it, his hands had already wrapped around Fu Zhiyuan’s neck.

That small gesture made Fu Zhiyuan deepen the kiss even further.

By the time the kiss ended, Shen Nanxing’s lips were swollen and rosy. His misty eyes glared at Fu Zhiyuan in protest. “You’re too much!”

A satisfied smirk lingered in Fu Zhiyuan’s gaze. “You didn’t like it?”

Pointing at the corner of his lips where Shen Nanxing had bitten him earlier, he added pitifully, “Wife, you bit me so hard just now. It really hurts.”

Hearing that, Shen Nanxing’s face burned even redder. If Fu Zhiyuan hadn’t suddenly pinched his earlobe earlier, he wouldn’t have bitten him out of surprise!

Flustered, Shen Nanxing covered his mouth with his hand. “That’s all your fault!”

Taking the opportunity, Fu Zhiyuan kissed his palm.

“Ew! You’re so gross!” Shen Nanxing immediately pulled his hand back, shooting him a disgusted look.

Now his palm was all wet with Fu Zhiyuan’s kiss!

Seeing him all riled up, Fu Zhiyuan quickly coaxed, “Wife, don’t be mad!”