Passing by the gatehouse of the villa district, the pretty female security guard from before was still on duty and saluted Liu Zhizhong.

Liu Zhizhong's heart fluttered, feeling that the effects of the "Aphrodisiac" were still present, his blood boiling, yet he could control himself now. Upon closer inspection, the female security guard was really beautiful—just over twenty, tall and well-proportioned, her curves distinctive beneath her uniform, her bearing seductive!

He nodded and smiled as a gesture of politeness in response.

It was just after seven in the evening when he returned home.

He had indeed managed to purchase medicine for Zhao Han, an anti-inflammatory topical wash, and an internal gynecological suppository.

The old doctor at the clinic said that with timely medical treatment, these two medicines should suffice. If it had been delayed for ten hours or a day, she would have developed a real gynecological inflammation, requiring IV fluids. Young people ought to take things slowly!

At the time, Liu Zhizhong had just laughed it off, saying it's like being newlyweds again, unable to control themselves.

In reality, only someone privy to the situation like him knew how thrilling the experience was. He had taken a great big advantage and thoroughly enjoyed it!

Upon returning to Zhao Han's room, hmm, she was indeed still in a deep slumber and had even broken into a feverish sweat.

Liu Zhizhong was also considerate and meticulous, cleaning her with the antiseptic wash one more time, then after donning sterilized gloves, he inserted the suppository for her.

Looking at Zhao Han's charming place, split like a peach, he really felt somewhat distressed. He truly wished for her to recover quickly, haha…

After everything was done, Zhao Han still hadn't woken up, and Liu Zhizhong also had his moment of peace.

He thought for a moment, left her a note just to be safe, and then left the house feeling at ease. He made himself dinner and then went into the study.

Ah, the speech his uncle-in-law requested still had to be taken care of.

Although as the Mayor's secretary he was quite something, tomorrow morning Ma Xudong was set to attend the Cultural Tourism Conference. This speech was extremely important; matters on the surface had to make him look good.

Liu Zhizhong's skill in drafting documents was indeed strong. When his father-in-law had been alive, he had been his Secretary Liu, a major force within the City Committee.

In less than an hour, Liu Zhizhong completed the draft and sent it to Ma Xudong's work email.

Later, Liu Zhizhong gazed at the ceaseless downpour outside the window, his mind awhirl, and took the initiative to give Zhang Xueyao a call.

Zhang Xueyao's attempts at a honey trap had failed, and she was trapped in the Old Times Cafe by the heavy rain.

By evening though, she had simply ordered some Western-style dinner, then waited idly for the rain to stop.

Of course, she was also picturing Liu Zhizhong, that bastard, who had ingested the "Aphrodisiac" and returned home with nowhere to vent. What sort of state would he be in? It must be hilarious, right?

Thinking of this made her quite comfortable. As long as that bastard suffered, she was happy!

She certainly couldn't imagine that her sister-in-law had suffered a great misfortune, a big one at that!

Receiving a call from Liu Zhizhong, Zhang Xueyao was somewhat surprised. Had he recovered?

But she pretended as if she knew nothing and said in a crisp, coquettish voice, "How is it going, Secretary Liu? Have you finished the draft?"

"Hehe, yes, it's done. It wracks the brain and it might not pass muster. Might need further revisions. Being the Mayor's secretary is really not easy!" Liu Zhizhong didn't let on, pretending it was tough.

Zhang Xueyao was somewhat amazed, "Really? Even you find it tough, Secretary of the Municipal Committee? Oh, right, didn't you say you felt dizzy when you got home? Are you better now?"

"Thank you for your concern, Director Xueyao. I think I might have caught a cold. I even had a fever when I got home and felt miserable all over, as if I was on fire..."

"Ah? That sounds like a serious fever..." Zhang Xueyao was taken aback, secretly guessing it must be the power of the "Aphrodisiac."

"Yes, it was serious. In such heavy rain, I couldn't get a fever shot, but I found a way to reduce the fever!"

"Really? How did you do it?"

Could Liu Zhizhong admit that he administered two fever-reducing shots on his sister-in-law?

He seriously replied, "Well, when a man has a fever, physical cooling is the way to go, so I took a cold shower, even soaked in the bathtub for half an hour, and that made me feel better. Then I focused on my work!"

"Ah? There's such a method for reducing fever?" Zhang Xueyao was stunned and also somewhat disappointed. This guy actually resolved the effects of the "Aphrodisiac" just like that? Not awkward or vindicating at all.

Liu Zhizhong said seriously, "Yes, that's how I've always dealt with fevers, even when I had COVID-19. But this time the fever felt a bit strange. Soaking in cold water, I actually craved a woman, a pity my wife wasn't around. I even thought of you!"

"Ah… you cad, pervert… why didn't you burn to death?"

"How could that be okay? What if I got divorced one day? Wouldn't you still have a chance?"

"Pfft, I'd never want that!"

"Oh—Women, always saying one thing and meaning another. Outwardly refusing, but inside scratching like a cat. Sometimes, I think that really, the two of us are…" Liu Zhizhong's teasing was interrupted as Ma Xudong's call came in. Promptly he said, "Alright Xueyao, I'll burn for you later. My uncle-in-law is calling; I bet it's about the speech. Gotta hang up!"

And with that, he hung up.

Liu Zhizhong took the call.

Zhang Xueyao had her face reddened from the flirtation as she scolded in the cafe, "This deadbeat, why's he getting cheekier? Sigh, when will this rain ever stop..."

On the other end, Ma Xudong had genuinely read the draft and praised Liu Zhizhong highly, finding no faults at all.

This left Liu Zhizhong hurriedly offering modest thanks, expressing loyalty and whatnot. After ending the call, he was somewhat elated, thrilled to bits!

Just as he was gazing at the heavy rain, a smile of pride spreading across his face, Zhao Han awoke in her own room…