Chapter 30: Bai Shuang

“You should go back to sleep, get some rest, Lin Yi…”
Bai Shuang’s cheeks, even in the dim light of the bathroom, were still flushed, like ripe apples.
“Mhm… you too, get some rest.”
Lin Yi’s face also showed a hint of awkwardness.

The two returned to the bedroom.
Lin Yi lay down on the bed first.
Bai Shuang, head bowed, turned off the bedroom light and lay down in the spot where Yayun usually slept.
She could even sense Yayun’s lingering scent.
‘This is Yayun’s spot, Lin Yi’s wife…’
Bai Shuang’s heart raced.
And now, she was Lin Yi’s wife.
Even if only temporarily.
The scent of Lin Yi, the man, wafted from beside her.
It was fragrant.
She yearned to smell him, yearned to hold him close and kiss him fiercely.

Bai Shuang slowly turned over to look at Lin Yi.
In the dim ambient light, Lin Yi’s face was so charming, so handsome, like a big, pink cake.
‘One lick, and it should be very sweet, right?’
Bai Shuang unconsciously pouted, her hands involuntarily grasping Lin Yi’s arm.
She gradually closed her eyes and leaned closer.

Lin Yi felt the fragrant breeze assailing him from beside her.

[Big brother, go for it!!]
The female imp’s clamor was quite jarring.

[Special Quest: Bai Shuang is now meekly lying beside you and even actively offering her lips. How can you endure such a thing? You must provocatively lift her chin and threaten her…]

[Quest Reward: Evolve Tide-Soaring Hand, gain a brand new skill—Overclock]
[Quest Failure: Eh? This kind of quest can fail too? Big brother, you’re not… weak, are you? Such a weakling, weakling…]

“Shut up! Female imp, always giving me these unnecessary quests!”
Lin Yi cursed viciously.
This system was truly a born female imp, always giving him impossible-to-refuse quests at such times.
It made it seem like he was truly its puppet.
Lin Yi gripped Bai Shuang’s wrist, forcefully pulling this gentle, fragrant beautiful girl into his embrace, feeling a touch completely different from Yayun’s.

“Lin Yi… praise me, okay?”
Bai Shuang gently nuzzled Lin Yi.
Even the former Yayun didn’t seem as gentle and cute as Bai Shuang was now.
Not to mention Yayun’s true nature; it didn’t seem to be that of a reformist’s gentleness, but rather a traditional woman’s aura.

“You’re truly lovely.” Lin Yi spoke honestly.
Bai Shuang trembled slightly upon hearing Lin Yi’s praise, a hint of surprise welling up in the depths of her eyes.
She had thought she was clumsy, incredibly stiff, completely inferior to Yayun, and that Lin Yi would be angry because of it.
After all, she had always been Yayun’s little follower since childhood, never quite measuring up.

From the moment she had memories, she had lived under the high pressure of her parents, fulfilling all their demands, becoming the woman they envisioned: proud, arrogant, treating men as tools, strong women as goals, and weak women as useless.

Her only friend might have been Zhuang Yayun back then.
The two grew up in the same compound, attended the same elementary school, and then junior high and high school. They were good friends who had grown up together since childhood.

During this time, Zhuang Yayun secretly took her to a sealed-off library.
This library was rumored to contain items left behind by a criticized woman from over a decade ago.
Inside were many dirty and unrecognized items.

She found many, many books there that were now completely unavailable on the market, as well as different feminine styles.

They described in detail various forms of wives, husbands, and society.
Her innocent mind at the time couldn’t fully grasp the true meaning within, but having been suppressed by her parents for so long, she truly enjoyed this rebellious feeling.
Doing things behind her parents’ backs that completely defied their expectations made her feel very excited and happy.

From then on, Bai Shuang embarked on a path completely different from her parents’ demands.
And as her guide, Zhuang Yayun also embarked on this path.
The two entered university together, worked at the same company together, and had the same goal: to find a man who truly fit their ideal image of a husband and marry him.
Then, Lin Yi appeared.

At the company entrance, Lin Yi stood up for a young girl who was being bullied by other women, angrily scolding the other women for not helping her, for standing by and watching the girl be bullied.
It was unimaginable that in this world, a world where men were so utterly oppressed, there would be a man willing to stand up and protect a bullied woman.
It seemed quite unrealistic, almost as if he was the man of her dreams.

However, Bai Shuang was keenly aware that, having been Yayun’s follower since childhood, she could never measure up to Yayun.
While she was still hesitating whether to make a move in front of Yayun, Zhuang Yayun had already made her move.

“Bai Shuang, about Yayun’s matter, you don’t need to…”
“No, Lin Yi, actually, the first time I saw you, I already fell in love with you, it’s just…”

Bai Shuang’s cheeks were completely flushed, visible white mist seemed to emanate from her head, “Yayun’s actions were faster than mine. By the time I reacted, Yayun had already thrown herself into your arms…”
Bai Shuang secretly lied.

She didn’t dare to say that she was afraid to act in front of Yayun.
She was afraid Lin Yi would look down on her because of it.

“Is that so.”
Lin Yi still remembered their first meeting; he simply couldn’t stand seeing a pretty young girl being bullied by several older women, and not a single man or woman around was willing to help her.

He simply couldn’t tolerate it, but if Yayun hadn’t shown up, he probably would have been badly beaten by those women.

Lin Yi gently placed a kiss.
And Bai Shuang almost instantly kissed back.

Bai Shuang’s teeth unreasonably bit his lip.
Lin Yi felt a sweetness in his mouth, and blood actually flowed out.
‘This girl has so much strength.’
‘At least 50% above the average woman’s level.’
Bai Shuang held the blood in her mouth.

…

Hundred Strengths Seal — Bai Shuang Derivative — Progress accumulating.
Twenty percent.
Thirty percent.
Sixty-nine percent.
Ninety-six percent.
…
…
One hundred percent.
Hundred Strengths Seal — Bai Shuang Derivative obtained.
[Wow, big brother is amazing! You actually obtained a derivative of the Hundred Strengths Seal so quickly! I give you a thumbs up!]

…

[Big brother has excellently completed the quest! I reward you with the evolved new skill—Overclock.]
[Overclock has three modes.]
[First Mode: Berserk Mode. No time limit, no end. Only to make all stubborn women, all childhood sweethearts who refuse to bow their heads, obediently nod and listen. Even female imps are no match.]
[Second Mode: Gentle Mode. The sweet taste of love, only for a gentle wife living a happy life.]
[Third Mode: Sanction Mode.自带气势让一切反抗者变得弱势，更加容易说服对方。 (Automatically comes with an aura that weakens all resistors, making it easier to persuade the other party.)]

[Warm Reminder: Each mode consumes 20% of current stamina.]
Lin Yi’s eyes slightly narrowed.

A lot of indescribable knowledge immediately filled his mind.
At the same time, a subtle confidence spread through him, and his gaze became much firmer.
‘Very powerful.’
Sanction Mode, Lin Yi could feel that this was like the authority of a superior over a subordinate; the other party simply couldn’t resist.
Compared to the original version, the upgraded ability was clearly stronger.
But it was always best to test a new skill first.

“Bai Shuang.”
“Hm?”
Hearing Lin Yi’s voice, Bai Shuang blinked cutely.
[Overclock Activated.]