Finally, just 3 days away from the full one-year mark for our book. Through ups and downs, thank you to all the brothers and sisters who have stuck with us, who have supported Chuxin and this book. Thank you all, and the Xin family will be by your side. Chuxin will accompany you all through life!

Today is the birthday of our friend Agrk (Years Like Before), who has followed this book from the start. Chuxin wishes you a happy birthday and hopes all our friends have joyful days every day.

"Can we still be good friends if we don't mess around, alright?"

Lin Hai wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said weakly.

Ning Qingyuan's pretty face was flushed, but her eyes were extremely stubborn, shaking her head obstinately: "The Ning Family's values are very traditional. My sister and I received strict traditional education from a young age."

"I know... tradition..."

Lin Hai was too exhausted to complain, feeling that his firmly held values were disintegrating moment by moment.

They were so traditional that they wanted to possess him, separating roles—does that also fall under tradition?

"When I speak, don't interrupt." Ning Qingyuan placed her hands on her small waist with the face of a little housekeeper, obviously already in a self-inserted state, standing from the perspective of a wife.

"Oh, I didn't interrupt."

Lin Hai felt extremely wronged, just standing there and making a snarky comment, not having done anything else.

And besides, with Ning Qingyuan's little temper, it would have bitten off either way.

"Therefore, gratitude must be repaid, and we must do it."

"You saved our grandfather, and my sister and I swore that whoever saved his life would be given ourselves in marriage."

Ning Qingyuan finished speaking and stared straight at Lin Hai, seemingly giving him a thorough inspection as her future "husband."

Lin Hai blinked, almost wanting to spit blood.

This... damn, gratitude and keeping promises are indeed noble virtues.

But...

Looking at Ning Haoyu, the beautiful principal, where was her demeanor as a dignified principal?

A face full of little shyness, what was that all about?

"Ahem, even I'm a bit blushing." Lin Hai awkwardly touched his old face.

"Why are you blushing?" Ning Qingyuan frowned.

"Uh, I'm just feeling invigorated."

"Then I'm not red, I'm yellow." Lin Hai smacked his lips.

"Why yellow now?"

Evidently, a woman semi-immersed in the "marriage" state was somewhat impaired in intelligence.

"Uh, it's the anti-chill wax."

After saying this, Lin Hai rolled his eyes wildly, damn, if the conversation continued, it would end up in nonsensical banter.

"Anyway, you decide, my sister or me, who takes precedence?"

"..."

Lin Hai observed carefully.

It had to be said that Ning Qingyuan's chest was indeed large.

However... Principal Ning Haoyu's butt was also quite shapely.

If analyzed and compared from all aspects, based on Beast Lin's years of experience, both were evenly matched.

The most important point—

If the CEO's wife came to Yanjing and found out about this, she would definitely kill him.

No, castrating him wouldn't even require consideration—it would just happen.

"What's your phone number?"

"What do you want?" Lin Hai was extremely wary.

"Hand it over, from now on, my sister and I will call you anytime. After all, you are our husband now."

"Damn, that's illegal, I'll get charged with bigamy and thrown in jail." Lin Hai said with a face ready to resist to the end.

"What are you afraid of, from now on, you're part of the Ning Family. With Ning Family covering you, no one will mind minor issues."

Ning Qingyuan wore a fearless expression.

Lin Hai wiped sweat profusely.

Damn, why did it feel like he was being married into the family?

Was he really going to be a live-in son-in-law?

No way, he refused.

...

Ten minutes later, Lin Hai, disheartened, was sucking on the last Red Plum cigarette on his way back to his rented place.

Today he not only saved someone and earned only sixty bucks, but also almost lost himself—what a huge loss.

Just now, he was robbed of his phone number.

He was also warned to avoid any involvement with other women in the future—this wasn't just a killing pace?

"Female robber, female overlord!"

"Damn, so this is traditional family values!"

Various criticisms kept rising in his heart.

Suddenly, a series of voices came from beside him.

"Look, someone wants to commit suicide."

"Jump into the river!"

Lin Hai focused his gaze. Just five meters ahead of him, there indeed was a girl standing outside the bridge railing, her expression numb, eyes hollow, giving a deeply desperate impression.

The girl, purely by her appearance, was definitely not bad looking, at the very least on par with Xue Meigui in caliber.

However, the grief and coldness on her face elicited an inexplicable sympathy in others.

"Miss, don't be rash." An elderly woman, seemingly kind-hearted, took the initiative to advise.

"Think it over, living is the most important, nothing can't be overcome."

The old lady sighed, shaking her head.

Feeling that the girl was not moved, she prepared to apply heavy words.

"Miss, you're hurt by a boyfriend, aren't you?"

"Think it over, there isn't only one man in the world. As long as you live, you'll meet better ones later. Auntie was also hurt by a Beast in her youth."

After a pause, the auntie seemed to feel it wasn't enough and added fuel: "If you don't meet scumbags, you can't casually become a mom."

Lin Hai widened his eyes, clearly seeing the girl's resolve to jump into the river getting stronger.

"Damn, is this auntie helping or adding fuel to the fire?"

An auntie babbling non-stop, the girl had already started slightly moving one foot forward, about to step off, the corner of her eye carrying a crystal tear.

As a five-star model modern man, Beast Lin would definitely not stand by watching someone jump without interfering.

"Miss! Wait!"

Lin Hai reached out, suddenly speaking.

The old lady froze for a moment, looking towards Lin Hai.

"Auntie, let me handle this. I used to be a psychological counselor."

Lin Hai's words were half-true. In a top special forces unit like Dragon Tooth, every elite soldier undergoes varied psychological training.

So, regarding human psychological states and thinking patterns, Lin Hai prided himself on a better understanding than the average person.

This girl's experience must have been a major setback, not merely being cheated by a boyfriend.

Additionally, judging by Lin Hai's observation and medical skill experience, it was highly likely this girl was still a virgin.

"Faced setbacks in your career?"

"Betrayed by friends?"

Lin Hai tried speaking.

After saying these, he keenly observed the girl tremble slightly.

Evidently, he hit the mark.

Following this psychological track, Lin Hai continued to counsel: "I remember hearing a phrase: 'Don't bow your head, the crown will fall; don't cry, scumbags will laugh.'"

"There are many disappointing things in life, but you shouldn't have thoughts of ending your life. If it were me, what I've lost, I would definitely take back personally to prove to everyone."

The girl seemed touched by his words, her mental state worsened, a glimpse of hopelessness flashed in her eyes.

"Damn! This girl has a really stubborn character."

Lin Hai shook his head.

The auntie was about to start nagging persuasively again.

Lin Hai quickly covered her mouth, grateful she hadn't already had a contrary effect, absolutely couldn't let her continue.

"Looks like severe cases need strong medicine, can't solve it without a trump card."

With this thought, Lin Hai took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and adjusted his state.

After three breaths, his eyes opened.

Lin Hai, all of a sudden, developed an evil smirk at his mouth corner, let out a Beasty Lin-style laughter.

Even the nearby auntie suddenly shocked, her whole body covered in goosebumps wildly.

Meanwhile, Lin Hai spoke:

"Miss, jumping into the river to commit suicide is too wasteful."

"How about we discuss something, since persuading you is pointless."

"How about this, since you're going to die anyway, why not let me enjoy myself first?"

After speaking, Lin Hai deliberately scratched his groin over his trousers, a movement paired with his gaze, tone, demeanor, and action, indecent to the extreme.

The aunt next to him was so scared she almost lost control, cautiously stepped back several dozen steps.