World 1: Gloomy Retired Third-Generation x Pitiful Ex-Female Lead’s Colleague 07

Huo Hanting’s chest suddenly tightened, the tips of his ears flushed red, and his body instinctively leaned in closer.

The subtle scent on Fu Yu seemed to slowly ensnare him.

Their noses nearly touched, and their breaths intertwined in a deeply ambiguous, intoxicating way.

Huo Hanting’s throat bobbed again, and his lips moved in closer on their own.

Just as he was about to brush against Fu Yu’s neck, he stopped, restraining himself.

“Is this okay?”

His deep eyes were filled with desire, and his voice was low, laced with a seductive undertone.

Click.

A current ran through Fu Yu’s entire body like electricity.

In her mind, the system’s annoying voice rang out:

“Congratulations, host, you’ve activated the Lucky Pregnancy Golden Finger. ‘One Shot, One Soul’ buff has been triggered and will take effect automatically once conditions are met — no need for manual operation!”

Conditions, my ass!

Fu Yu’s mind went blank. She instinctively reached out to push Huo Hanting away — but her weak hand instead hooked around his neck, pulling herself onto him.

“You said you’d prioritize my feelings. If I’m unwilling, you won’t do anything.”

His slightly open collar revealed tanned skin and a scar dangerously close to his heart.

He was a battlefield king, a terrifying devil.

Yet in this moment, he swallowed down all his desire and greed.

Willingly shackled, submitting under Fu Yu’s skirt.

As long as she was his, nothing else mattered.

Fu Yu’s gaze darkened slightly, a faint smirk curling her lips.

“Good boy. You’ll get a reward.”

She grabbed his collar and kissed him.

A night of passion…

Fu Yu wasn’t even fully awake when she felt the overwhelming pressure from a certain someone’s strong waist.

A sharply defined face rubbed against her skin.

There was no better way to describe “addicted after the first taste.”

“No more. I want to sleep.”

“I’ll do the work. You won’t get tired.”

His handsome face showed a hint of cold gleam. His slender, well-defined hand gently rested on the back of Fu Yu’s hand.

His palm completely enveloped hers.

Huo Hanting’s gaze grew hotter, an uncontrollable madness rising from within.

Like a long-suppressed demon finally breaking free.

His low voice carried a twisted obsession.

“Can we do it again?”

What?

Sure, she was only in it for the physical part, but do it too much and even the kidneys hurt…

What sickly male lead? This guy is just…

Just as Fu Yu was about to speak, her chin was gently held. The man leaned into her arms like an obedient pet.

Suddenly, fireworks exploded in her mind — courtesy of the system.

“Congrats, host! You’ve triggered a hidden side mission: Lower the male lead’s ‘Darkening Value’ to earn a bonus reward of 100 million yuan!”

Fu Yu sensed something was off.

“How do I lower it?”

The system interface showed Huo Hanting’s current Blackening Value: 10,000.

The system gave a cheeky whistle, “Easy, just creatively use your golden finger!”

Then it whistled again, even more annoyingly.

This dumb system is just as broken as this world.

Still, the moment she remembered the reward, Fu Yu gave in and kissed Huo Hanting.

It’s not about how much money. If it’s mine, I’ll take it.

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Huo Hanting couldn’t wait a second longer. As soon as the civil affairs office opened, he dragged Fu Yu to get their marriage certificate.

Both wore world-weary expressions — especially Huo Hanting.

To suppress all the twisted thoughts he had about Fu Yu, his already terrifying face looked even colder.

“Are you two marrying of your own free will?”

The photographer scratched his head.

In all these years, it was his first time seeing a couple with faces that stiff.

You’d think they were being forced to marry.

Huo Hanting’s thin lips tightened, and his eyes turned slightly red.

This guy talks too much. Should I…

No, Fu Yu is here. I can’t scare her.

“Yes.”

Fu Yu nodded. “Please make the photo of me and my husband look nice. Thank you.”

Husband…

Huo Hanting’s gaze trembled.

To him, everything that happened the previous night felt like a dream. He couldn’t believe Fu Yu actually accepted his proposal.

He couldn’t believe Fu Yu actually liked him.

At this moment, he desperately wanted to keep Fu Yu close, locked in his arms.

He wouldn’t let anyone else near her — not even to look.

But would Fu Yu like that?

Would she distance herself because she hated that side of him?

Just as Huo Hanting was dazed, Fu Yu tugged at the corners of his mouth.

“Smile.”

Huo Hanting obeyed her order and slowly curved his lips.

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News of Huo Hanting’s marriage spread quickly through elite circles.

No one knew who this mysterious woman was — the only one capable of taming the living devil of Shen City.

Someone even made a list of all notable socialites in Shen City. Chen Manzi’s name was on it.

“Chen Manzi, is it you who married Huo Hanting? Come on, spill it~”

Hearing this, Chen Manzi looked like she’d swallowed a fly.

“Cut it out! Why would you jinx me like that? Gross!”

She frowned tightly.

The party instantly went cold.

“Manzi, why so serious? If it’s not you, it’s not you. No need to be so upset.”

“What’s so bad about marrying Huo Hanting anyway? The Huo family is top-tier. Huo Hanting is young and successful — what’s not to like?”

“Sounds like sour grapes to me. Could you be jealous?”

Jealous? Her?

She wished for nothing more than to never be associated with that psycho Huo Hanting again!

“What’s so great about Huo Hanting…”

Chen Manzi instinctively wanted to spill the horrifying things he did in her past life.

But what if someone blabbed to him?

Now that Huo Hanting was marrying another woman, she could finally shake him off.

Even so, she didn’t feel the relief she expected.

Suppressing her emotions, Chen Manzi grabbed a wine glass and took a big gulp.

“Oh please, is that little pretty boy of yours any better?”

Everyone in the circle knew she’d been cozying up to that social climber Gu Huai.

“What pretty boy? My boyfriend is a proper first-generation entrepreneur — a real elite who made his own way.”

Crash!

Chen Manzi slammed down her glass.

Red wine splashed across the floor.

Gu Huai was hers. Questioning him was challenging her status!

“Fine, fine, whatever you say.”

The Chen family was powerful. No one wanted to make things awkward long-term, so they quickly changed the subject and praised Chen Manzi for making the right choice with Gu Huai.

She listened to their empty flattery while drinking in silence.

Once the gathering dispersed, she instinctively dialed a number.

“Come pick me up.”

On the other end of the line, Huo Hanting frowned.