Chapter 106: The Perfect Opportunity to Break Through

Turning her gaze back to the steaming iron pot, Zhuo Yuqing felt a bit curious. What exactly was in there? She spoke up, “Luo Chen, Shi Feng, what are you cooking?”

“Oh, this?” Luo Chen replied, “It’s something Shi Feng put together…”

Before he could finish, Shi Feng’s eyes flickered as he cut in, “This is a super miraculous, delicate, beauty-enhancing whitening soup. It’s a cosmetic tonic, you know. Zhuo Yuqing, would you like a bowl? Your skin is already great, but I guarantee after drinking my soup, you’ll be even softer than tofu!”

The words “beauty enhancement” immediately brightened Zhuo Yuqing’s eyes. After all, every girl loves to be beautiful. “Is it really that amazing?”

“Of course!” Shi Feng proudly patted his chest, “Zhuo Yuqing, I don’t have many virtues, but honesty is one—and the whole Azure Base Academy agrees on that. Would I lie to you?”

“Pfft!” Luo Chen suddenly spat out the soup he was sipping. “Honest, huh? Then I guess even my brain can make a U-turn! Usually, Shi Feng doesn’t mind sharing his ridiculous ‘supplementary soup’ recipes with others, but this time he cut me off. Could it be that even this rascal is acting serious under Zhuo Yuqing’s charm?”

Zhuo Yuqing clapped her hands and said, “Alright then, I won’t be shy. I’ll have a bowl and give it a try.”

Shi Feng immediately jumped up. “Great! I’ll get the utensils for you right away!” Suddenly, as if remembering something, he slapped his forehead and said to Luo Chen, “Oh yeah, beast, we almost forgot to bring in the clothes hanging outside. Hurry up before the wind blows them away!”

Luo Chen found this odd. Their dirty clothes were usually washed every few days, and they had just done laundry yesterday. There shouldn’t be anything drying on the balcony. But having spent so much time with Shi Feng, he understood the tacit hint behind those words and cooperated, “Right, almost forgot. I’ll go get them now.”

Only after stepping into the back balcony did Luo Chen frown and ask, “Hey, what are you up to?”

“Hehe, what am I up to?” Shi Feng chuckled mischievously. “Dummy, can’t you see? I’m creating an opportunity for you!”

“What opportunity?” Luo Chen asked, puzzled.

“Damn it, don’t play dumb with me!” Shi Feng formed a circle with his left index and middle fingers and poked his right index finger in and out with a lascivious grin. “The opportunity to seduce Zhuo Yuqing, of course!”

Luo Chen blanched. “Are you feverish? Seduce Zhuo Yuqing?”

“I’m fine, you’re the one lacking brains! Listen, my ‘Tonight You Won’t Sleep’ concoction works on both guys and girls. After Zhuo Yuqing drinks it, she’ll feel warm all over, burning with desire. That’s when your chance comes!”

Luo Chen was exasperated. “Get lost! How is that any different from assault? I’m no saint, but I’d never do something like that!”

“Brother,” Shi Feng slapped Luo Chen’s head, “Not long ago, Zhuo Yuqing openly declared she likes you. Have you already forgotten? This isn’t assault—at worst, it’s adultery! Understand?”

Luo Chen was speechless. “Bro, liking someone isn’t the same as loving them. It can mean a lot of things. Zhuo Yuqing might like flowers, fashion, puppies, or kittens too!”

“Idiot! Even with your head up your ass, you should get this,” Shi Feng snapped. “Why did Zhuo Yuqing come to our dorm to avoid the rain? She didn’t knock on any other guys’ doors.”

Luo Chen scoffed, “Bro, that’s just a coincidence.”

“There are no coincidences like that!” Shi Feng shook his head. “Think about it. Our dorm is on the second floor. Anyone looking to avoid the rain would wait downstairs on the first floor, so why did she come all the way up here? That doesn’t add up. And do you remember the very first time we met her in the academy? The way she looked at you—that strange look?”

“Yeah, I remember,” Luo Chen said, struck by a thought. “You think she deliberately came looking for trouble? But I’ve never even known her before, let alone have a grudge.”

“Wrong. That wasn’t a look of hatred,” Shi Feng said firmly. “I misunderstood it at first too.”

“What kind of look was it then?”

“It was a look of longing, of possession, full of desire. She stared at you as if she wanted to devour you. Then she even gave back the money from selling crystal cores to you. Isn’t that obvious? Tsk tsk, little pure Luo Chen, I’m sure she’s fallen for you at first sight and can’t stand the agony of longing. That’s why she came tonight to warm your bed!”

“Bro, who is Zhuo Yuqing and who am I? If she wanted a boyfriend, there are plenty of excellent guys in the academy. Forget it, I don’t want to argue anymore. Let’s just get out of here before she thinks we’re up to something.”

As Luo Chen exited the living room, Shi Feng muttered, “Beast, you’re throwing away a golden opportunity to seduce her right in front of you. I’m truly baffled. ‘He who ignores flowers will be struck by thunder and meet a bad end.’ You’re going to regret this, I guarantee it!”

Ignoring Shi Feng’s grumbling, Luo Chen returned to the stove. “Sorry for the wait, Zhuo Yuqing. Please forgive us.”

Zhuo Yuqing wasn’t privy to their whispered conversation in the back, but she carefully observed Shi Feng’s every move. If he had tampered with the pot, she would have caught it. Feeling no worry, she eagerly took a big spoonful and praised, “The flavor is quite unique, Shi Feng. You really have a knack for cooking.”

“Of course! If you like it, eat more!” Shi Feng kept encouraging her, secretly hoping to kindle her desires until she couldn’t resist. If pure Luo Chen remained clueless, then maybe she’d take the initiative to seduce him instead. He chuckled to himself wickedly.

Unaware of Shi Feng’s dirty thoughts, Zhuo Yuqing smiled warmly. “Luo Chen, it’s really nice to know you both. Not only did I find shelter from the rain, but there’s also food to enjoy.”

Shi Feng eagerly responded, “Zhuo Yuqing, please don’t be shy. Just treat this place like your own home. Ha ha ha!”

After some light conversation, Zhuo Yuqing stood up and glanced outside at the relentless downpour, concerned. “Sigh, the rain is still pouring so hard. I wonder when it will finally stop.”