As the downpour lessened, Lv Shuyao lay infinitely satisfied in Shen Qiang's embrace, too exhausted even to open her eyes.

Yet, at this time, Shen Qiang's vitality seemed to surge even more.

Had it not been for his tenderness towards the delicate Lv Shuyao, who was new to the ways of a woman, Shen Qiang, with his strength, would have undoubtedly waged a battle with her until dawn.

Cradling her fragrant shoulders, he inhaled the faint, elegant scent of her body.

Feeling the firm touch and the subtle warmth from her exquisite and curvy figure, Shen Qiang, who was embracing her, now saw the stunning and valiant figure of Qingxuan kneeling on one knee before him.

"Congratulations, master, for harmonizing yin and yang and advancing your cultivation!"

Shen Qiang was slightly surprised, but then he came to terms with it, realizing that the Medical Saint Inheritance also touched on this issue: "Excessive yin does not last, excessive yang does not thrive; only when yin and yang complement each other is it the righteous path."

In modern terms, this means that repressing desire does not advance one's cultivation; appropriate release and relaxation are the correct methods of cultivation.

"Rise," Shen Qiang instructed in his mind.

Qingxuan stood up, her beautiful eyes looking solemnly at Shen Qiang, and said, "Although this woman is a virgin and has not practiced the art of the chamber, her talent for cultivation is mediocre, her looks barely beautiful, not fit for distinguished halls. If master likes her, he may take her as a maid to tend the fire."

Shen Qiang was stunned.

Lv Shuyao was not tall, barely reaching 1.6 meters barefoot, but her figure was explosively good, her long legs like two pencils.

Her rounded yet firm buttocks, waist slender enough to be encircled with a hand, matched with her big, watery eyes—she embodied sexiness and cuteness like an anime heroine.

Such a cute beauty, yet in Qingxuan's eyes, she could only serve as a maid to tend the fire.

For a moment, Shen Qiang wondered if Qingxuan was perhaps jealous.

But after the image of the Empress with her dignified beauty and the beautifully striking presence of the tall and graceful Qingxuan emerged in his mind, such a thought dissipated like smoke.

Even when compared solely to Qingxuan—in height, in appearance, in figure, in temperament—Lv Shuyao was already overshadowed, not to mention the breathtakingly dressed Empress.

However, this was not the Immortal Realm, but the mortal world. More than looks and learning, what Shen Qiang cared about was Lv Shuyao's feelings for him, so naturally, the situation couldn't be oversimplified.

Thus, Shen Qiang said indifferently, "Is there anything else?"

Qingxuan hesitated for a moment before speaking softly, "If master wishes to keep this beauty in his chamber, I have a set of boudoir techniques that can strengthen the body and prolong life, enabling her to serve master better."

Shen Qiang said, "I'll consider it."

Having said that, he no longer paid attention to Qingxuan and focused instead on Lv Shuyao in his arms.

Her breathing was steady, as if she had fallen asleep.

He hugged her tenderly and gently covered her with a blanket.

At that moment, an unusual dripping sound filled the room.

Drip-drop!

Plunk!

"Is the house leaking?"

Almost in tandem with Shen Qiang frowning, Lv Shuyao's voice came through.

With a mix of tenderness and surprise, Shen Qiang asked, "You haven't fallen asleep?"

Lv Shuyao, with her eyes closed, gently stroked Shen Qiang's cheek with her hand and said softly, "I was just worried that we'll both end up soaked."

Shen Qiang couldn't help but smile bitterly at his helplessness. Right then, his phone suddenly rang.

After adjusting to the dazzling light, Shen Qiang saw that the rain outside had lessened, but the roof was now hanging full of large droplets.

Especially the walls, which already had water trickling down, staining large patches of the wall paint.

Shen Qiang hurriedly got up and used a basin to catch the rainwater.

Only when pots, pans, ladles, and basins were placed all around the room and the sound of dripping water was tapping away did Shen Qiang, who returned to bed, see Lv Shuyao looking at him coquettishly.

"You have a nice body." Lv Shuyao said with a smirk and seductive eyes.

Shen Qiang laughed and pulled her into his embrace.

Lv Shuyao, who gently lay against Shen Qiang's chest, took a look at her phone and said softly, "Shen Qiang, during the live stream before, I received a lot of gifts, almost amounting to 700,000. When this money is settled, you should take it to buy a house."

Shen Qiang laughed, "Are you planning to keep me?"

Lv Shuyao chuckled, "If it weren't for you, my live streams would only earn traffic money; I've never received gifts this expensive from anyone."

Shen Qiang laughed, "Keep it for yourself."

Lv Shuyao was a bit displeased and said, "Shen Qiang, I know you're an intern, you don't get a salary at the hospital. You can't just think about your pride and ignore everything else. Do you really want me to stay in this leaky house, rattling like a rainstorm, just to keep you company?"

"Besides, even if not for my sake, you should consider your own future."

"Provincial City is full of people and opportunities. If you want to stay here, you need a place to land on your feet. 700,000 won't be enough for the city center, but it should suffice for somewhere between the third and fourth ring roads."

After a moment of silence, Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Your salary from the hospital is just 3,000 a month, right? Are you really willing to give me so much money?"

Lv Shuyao giggled and then pouted, "I've given myself to you, so why would I care about those material possessions?"

Shen Qiang laughed, affectionately wrapping Lv Shuyao in his arms, and spoke softly, "Alright then, I will buy the house. If when the time comes I really can't afford it, I'll tell you."

Lv Shuyao gave a sweet laugh, thought for a moment, and said, "Alright, it's settled then."

Shen Qiang nodded.

What he didn't expect was that the rain outside had lessened, but the leaking in the house grew worse, to the point where they even had to place basins on the bed to catch water.

Listening to the pitter-patter of water hitting the basins, the two of them snuggled tightly together.

After a while, Lv Shuyao, who lay in Shen Qiang's arms, said softly, "Actually, there's something else I want to tell you—I've already resigned from Bikang. I'll complete the resignation procedures tomorrow."

These words startled Shen Qiang, "You resigned? Are you going to be a full-time streamer?"

Lv Shuyao playfully shook her head, "Not at all, I'm going to study for a master's degree in nursing in the UK."

"Study abroad?"

Looking at Shen Qiang's astonished face, Lv Shuyao smiled and then sighed, "I'm tired of spending every day in the operating room counting instruments. With a master's in nursing, I'll have more choices and opportunities in the future."

Shen Qiang smiled after a moment of silence, "This is a good thing. When do you plan to leave?"

"In three days. The plane ticket is already booked."

Shen Qiang sighed softly and said in a low voice, "Can you leave later?"

Lv Shuyao looked charmingly at Shen Qiang, playfully saying, "Can't bear to part with me?" Seeing that Shen Qiang didn't answer, she laughed in a prettily indignant way, "Life's journey is long. If you're willing, when I come back after completing my studies, I'll always be with you."

Shen Qiang breathed a sigh, "Alright, it's just that the news is a bit sudden."

Lv Shuyao pouted, "Don't be like that. I'm just going to study, not immigrate." Seeing that Shen Qiang was still somewhat reluctant, she cheerfully changed the subject and playfully demanded, "By the way, you haven't told me you love me yet!"

Shen Qiang laughed and pressed her beneath him again.

"Is love something to be said?"

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