Chapter 190: The Handsome Man Gambit

Hearing this, not a trace of fear could be seen in Fox Jue’s eyes, only a crazed laugh. "What? Did I hit a nerve? Are you scared? Tsk, tsk, tsk. I never thought I’d see the day the great ’Chosen One’ would end up like this. How hilarious. Absolutely hilarious!"

As he spoke, he even started to applaud. His face showed no fear of the brutal torture Hu Yan had mentioned, only excitement and glee. His eyes locked onto Hu Yan as he said, word by word, "Hu Yan, I’m very much looking forward to that day."

Hu Yan sneered. "Running your mouth is all you can do right now. Go on, say your piece while you still can. Soon, you might not be able to speak at all."

With that, Hu Yan left the prison without a backward glance.

Hu Yan submitted all the evidence, and Fox Jue’s sentence was delivered swiftly. It was even harsher than what Hu Yan had described, barely sparing his life.

As for Hu Ao, although he had been incited, he still harbored treasonous intent. While he hadn’t caused any actual harm, he was sentenced to exile on the Garbage Star, forbidden from ever returning to the Main Star.

After leaving the prison and returning home, Hu Yan immediately went to the bathroom to wash up. He changed into a particularly nice set of clothes, deliberately wore the accessory Bai Zhi had bought him, and even styled his hair slightly before heading downstairs.

Yue Junxiao heard the noise and saw Hu Yan dressed as if he were about to attend an important banquet. He asked in confusion, "Hu Yan, why’d you take a shower as soon as you got back? Why are you dressed so... um, nicely at home?"

His words instantly drew everyone’s attention.

Hu Yan descended the stairs slowly, his gaze sweeping over Bai Zhi. Seeing her staring intently at him, the corners of his lips curved into a slight smile. "I just got back from the prison and felt a bit dirty. Do I not normally dress well?"

"That’s not it, it’s just... you seem a little different somehow?" Yue Junxiao shook his head. He thought for a long time but couldn’t put his finger on what was different. Still, he definitely felt that today, Hu Yan looked exceptionally handsome.

After studying him for a moment, Yan Yichen stroked his chin and said, "You always look good, but today it feels like you’ve been carefully styled. You’re even more handsome?"

Sang Mo shot a meaningful glance at Hu Yan’s attire, then looked over at Bai Zhi. Seeing her staring blankly, he had a vague inkling of what was going on. "Tsk."

Bai Zhi blinked and asked, "Hu Yan, are you going to the palace later?"

’Actually, I also want to ask what’s up with him today,’ Bai Zhi thought. ’He’s always handsome, but for some reason, today he’s making my heart race.’

Hu Yan came to her side, reached out to tidy a few messy strands of her hair, and said softly, "No need. I’ve already reported to my Father Emperor."

The tips of Bai Zhi’s ears grew slightly warm. She uncomfortably lowered her gaze, looking away as she tucked the strands of hair behind her ear.

Just then, Bai Zhi noticed that Hu Yan was wearing the accessory she had bought him at the mall right after she first arrived. She instinctively raised her eyes to look at him.

Seeing that she’d noticed, Hu Yan raised an eyebrow slightly. "What is it?"

Bai Zhi shook her head.

After that, Hu Yan didn’t act particularly unusual, so Bai Zhi didn’t think much of it. She just assumed he probably thought the accessory looked nice and decided to wear it on a whim.

It wasn’t until just before bedtime that a knock came at Bai Zhi’s door.

Bai Zhi opened the door a moment later to find Hu Yan leaning against the wall. Two pointed, white ears sat atop his head, and they twitched when he saw her emerge.

Hu Yan tilted his head slightly toward her. "I’ve been so tired these past few days, I can’t fall asleep in my own room. Would it be alright if I came in?"

A handsome face, pointed white ears, and white strands of hair that shifted with his movements. His light blue eyes stared at her, faintly hinting that he would be heartbroken if she refused.

Bai Zhi unconsciously swallowed and nodded instinctively.

Hu Yan gave her a brilliant smile, then straightened up and led her inside by the hand.

It wasn’t until Hu Yan closed the door that Bai Zhi realized what she had just agreed to.

’Today is the weekend. It was supposed to be my day off, but I can’t believe Hu Yan is actually using a beauty trap on me...’

In truth, Hu Yan hadn’t expected this of himself either. His past self would have certainly scoffed at such behavior.

Zelda had even advised him last time to smile more at Bai Zhi, to use a beauty trap, guaranteeing she would like him even more. And what had he said at the time?

’He wasn’t some gigolo, nor did he need to stoop to such levels to curry favor.’

Hu Yan never thought that after such a short time, he would resort to the very method he had once disdained.

’He might find it a bit distasteful, but as long as it worked, that was all that mattered!’

The moment they were inside, Hu Yan wrapped his tail around Bai Zhi, pulling her into his arms. Then, he bent down and kissed her.

The fluffy tail coiled around Bai Zhi’s waist was not at all well-behaved.

Because the past few days had been busy, it wasn’t just Hu Yan; none of the others had gotten any "meat" recently. So now that things had finally calmed down, Bai Zhi’s door was knocked on one after another.

Hu Yan’s tail was just about to sneak under her clothes when, at that exact moment, another knock sounded at the door.

Hearing the sound, Hu Yan glanced toward the door, his eyes filled with the unconcealed displeasure of being interrupted.

Hearing the knock, Bai Zhi reached out and gave Hu Yan a little push.

Hu Yan gave her a light nip before reluctantly letting her go.

Bai Zhi saw the displeasure in Hu Yan’s eyes and guiltily wiped her lips before going to open the door.

Standing outside was Yue Junxiao. The moment he saw Bai Zhi, he beamed and called out, "Wife-Master~ Can I sleep with you tonight?"

Just then, the door opened a little wider, and Yue Junxiao saw the unsatisfied displeasure in Hu Yan’s eyes behind Bai Zhi. His smile instantly froze on his face.

Yue Junxiao pointed with a trembling hand and stammered, "Hu-Hu Yan, why are you here with the Wife-Master?"

Instead of answering, Hu Yan said, "The Wife-Master is resting now."

With that, Hu Yan shut the door right in his face.

"SLAM—"

Yue Junxiao was left staring at the closed door, a bewildered expression on his face.

He returned to his room, the realization slowly dawning on him. ’Did I interrupt Hu Yan and the Wife-Master? No wonder he looked like he was going to eat me alive.’

Meanwhile, Hu Yan had just carried Bai Zhi to the bed and was about to continue what they’d started when another knock came from the door.

Bai Zhi looked at Hu Yan’s face, which was as dark as a thundercloud, and explained innocently in a small voice, "I didn’t know they were coming tonight either..."

Hu Yan sat up, grinding his molars. "It’s not your fault. I forgot to soundproof the room."

Hu Yan went to open the door. Standing outside was Sang Mo.

Seeing Hu Yan, Sang Mo raised an eyebrow. "So you did have this premeditated."

Hu Yan returned his gaze coolly. "It’s not premeditation when it concerns one’s own Wife-Master."

Sang Mo glanced into the room, a cryptic smile playing on his lips. "I’ll let you win tonight. Next time might be a different story."

Chapter 191