Chapter 19: Spring Arrives, Making the Girl Go Up and Down

Only Li Chunsheng appeared at the door.

The expected holy knights to capture Liu Xia did not exist.

At that moment, all the gloom in Liu Xia’s heart vanished, leaving only the joy and emotion of a survivor.

“Chunsheng didn’t betray me! He didn’t tell anyone about my existence! As expected, he’s the junior I can trust the most… I’m really something, actually doubting him like that.”

The girl couldn’t help laughing at her own overthinking.

“Ah—welcome back!” Liu Xia quickly adjusted her mood, beaming brightly as she went to greet him.

Li Chunsheng stared blankly at the instant change in Liu Xia’s expression.

“Was that an illusion? I thought I saw Senpai looking anxious just now.”

But seeing Liu Xia eagerly help him take off his coat and fetch house slippers…

He could only feel the girl in the scene was breathtakingly beautiful, her posture enchanting. As she moved, her hair swayed lightly, carrying a faint, intoxicating fragrance.

If Senpai’s earlier expression wasn’t an illusion… wasn’t it like a devoted wife worrying about her husband’s safety outside, only relaxing with a smile when he returned?

That delusion made Li Chunsheng’s heart pound. Without thinking, he blurted out,

“Mmm… Senpai… you smell so nice…”

The moment the words left his mouth, Li Chunsheng regretted them, cursing himself inwardly.

What the hell am I saying!

Am I really that desperate from being single too long?

The other person is Senpai! A real man! And I’m having disrespectful thoughts about her!

But… Senpai really was beautiful just now… it was involuntary…

If I earn enough gold coins in the future, I could live like this… with a real woman…

No! No! The important thing right now is how Senpai took those words! What if she misunderstood and thought… I was interested in her…

How did Liu Xia take it?

Actually, when she heard it, she didn’t think that way at all.

“Eh?” She tilted her head, then realized. “Ah? Are you talking about the food I made?”

Liu Xia smiled softly.

“Mm! Looks like Chunsheng is really hungry—if it smells good, eat lots later~”

Seeing Liu Xia hadn’t “misunderstood,” Li Chunsheng breathed a sigh of relief, thinking his energy was just too high lately.

Maybe I should exercise more tonight. This can’t happen again.

But it seems Senpai still sees me as a kid… he grumbled inwardly.

Fine, whatever.

“Mm! Let’s eat…” Li Chunsheng smiled.

The two “brothers” walked side by side to the dining table.

At the table, they casually chatted about their day.

Liu Xia felt guilty for suspecting Li Chunsheng earlier, so she didn’t ask about his sudden strength increase.

But Li Chunsheng had no intention of hiding it; he just needed to hold back on certain details.

After all, unlimited gold coins were too outrageous for this world; like realizing a perpetual motion machine from his previous life.

Without enough power to protect himself and those around him, casually revealing such a secret to even a trusted person could bring disaster.

Anyway, Li Chunsheng happily shared his gains.

“Hey, Senpai, you know why I was late today? I was getting your ID sorted.”

“ID?” Liu Xia’s expression turned tense.

“You went to those shady people??”

“They’re complicated and dangerous! The ID can wait; it’s fine even without one…” Liu Xia earnestly advised.

In the girl’s eyes, Li Chunsheng was still the little junior she looked after, not ready for such trouble.

But Li Chunsheng couldn’t agree with that.

“Sigh! Senpai, you’re underestimating me a bit.” He said confidently. “My gold content talent is trash, sure, but physically I’m pretty gifted.”

“This time out, I did run into some trouble!”

“But I overcame it all with strength! The ID thing is already looking promising.” Li Chunsheng stood up, flexing his biceps and triceps to show off his muscles.

“I see… you are pretty strong…” Liu Xia gazed at his build, then her eyes unintentionally drifted lower. Her expression turned strange, as if she wanted to say something but couldn’t.

“Hm? Senpai, is something wrong?” Li Chunsheng noticed her hesitation.

“N-nothing!” The girl’s face flushed slightly.

Senpai looks so weird…

Li Chunsheng’s expression suddenly changed. He stepped closer. “Could it be… Senpai, you’re still hurt from before and feeling unwell now?”

“W-wait! Don’t come closer!” Liu Xia backed away in alarm, thump, until her back hit the wall.

Seeing her junior closing in, almost pressing against her to check for injuries, Liu Xia’s face burned crimson, her head spinning.

Too… too close!

What is Chunsheng trying to do…!

Using “I’m hurt” as an excuse to get close…

C-could it be… he’s so desperate he doesn’t care anymore?

But… but right now I’m useless… should I…? No, I’m a man…

No no no, I can’t think like that. Maybe… maybe Chunsheng isn’t making excuses to bully me; maybe he’s sick! Like…

Penile cystic disease!

Liu Xia’s mind was in chaos; her eyes spun like mosquito coils.

“No visible wounds…” Li Chunsheng muttered doubtfully. Seeing Liu Xia flushed and feverish-looking.

Acute infection symptoms?

Wound in a hidden spot?

Senpai’s been hiding a serious injury so I wouldn’t worry?

“Senpai…! Take off your clothes. Let me check properly!” Li Chunsheng said with serious, unquestionable tone.

Those words convinced the girl she hadn’t misunderstood.

“What!? Chunsheng, not so fast; this is the kitchen! Where we cook… you can’t defile it like this…”

“Does that mean… I’ve become Chunsheng’s food too?”

Li Chunsheng’s actions nearly brought tears to her eyes. Trembling, she stammered, “I-I’m really fine…”

What she was about to say next would make things explicit. If her junior’s pretense was exposed… what would he do to her?

Would he lose control?

But Liu Xia couldn’t bear this humiliating, led-by-the-nose feeling anymore. Since her junior was playing dumb to take advantage, she had to embarrassedly play dumb and refuse.

“I… I was just curious… Chunsheng, why is your pants… so bulgy…? It’s pressing against me… it’s kind of… uncomfortable…”

“Can we… separate a little?” Liu Xia looked up at him hopefully.

She really… couldn’t accept being with a man…

“Ah! Senpai, you mean this? I was just about to show you!” Li Chunsheng suddenly understood and reached down.

“Here, here; Senpai, look at this treasure.”

“I don’t want to see it!” Liu Xia wailed inwardly.

Chunsheng’s thing… is it even bigger than last time…?

Too perverted…

Playing dumb to tease her wasn’t enough; now he was pulling out his stick right in front of her.

“Hm? Stick?” Liu Xia’s eyes focused.

The next moment, a literal bronze club appeared before her, its shadow falling across her stunned face.

Please stop putting everything in your pants!!