Chapter 66: Soft and Cute Little Maid, The Bootlicker Jin Shenhao Is Showing Off!
"Everything went smoothly. Lingshan, has your mother been discharged from the hospital?"
Shen Anyu sat in the luxurious master bedroom, the morning sun casting a warm glow across the pristine white sheets.
He smiled as he looked at the soft and adorable little maid bustling around him, enjoying the gentle rhythm of her service.
Ruan Lingshan, dressed in a custom-fitted maid outfit that accentuated her youthful curves, moved with practiced grace. She helped Shen Anyu tidy his clothes, smoothing out the non-existent wrinkles on his bespoke shirt, before handing him a warm, lavender-scented face towel, toothpaste, and a toothbrush for washing up.
She paused, her large, deer-like eyes meeting his, shimmering with unshed emotion.
"Yes, thank you, Master, for treating her before. My mother has fully recovered, and I picked her up from the hospital yesterday and settled her in the house you gave me."
At this point, Ruan Lingshan's clear, beautiful eyes were filled with profound gratitude. It wasn't just polite thanks; it was the reverence one holds for a savior.
Her mother had suffered from severe uremia, a death sentence for a family with their limited means. If not for Shen Anyu's intervention, she would not have been saved. There would have been no money for the expensive treatments, no hope for a future.
If not for Shen Anyu, Ruan Lingshan would have lost her mother forever, left alone in a cold world.
[Ding! Detected destined heroine Ruan Lingshan's favorability +5, plundering +15,000 Destiny Points!]
The system notification chimed pleasantly in Shen Anyu's mind.
He spoke gently to Ruan Lingshan, his voice low and magnetic, feeling quite satisfied in his heart.
As expected of his little maid, she was grateful and reciprocated his kindness with absolute loyalty. Her total favorability had now reached ninety-five—a staggering number, not far from the maximum value of one hundred.
He could sense that Ruan Lingshan's feelings for him were a complex mix. There was gratitude, certainly—a mountain of it. There was admiration for his power and grace. But was there romantic love? Perhaps not yet, not fully.
Yet, this still resulted in a favorability of ninety-five.
This indicated a crucial truth about the system: favorability was not solely about romantic love. Familial affection, deep friendship, or overwhelming gratitude could also reach the maximum value.
Shen Anyu's thoughts drifted. Of course, Ruan Lingshan was definitely going to be taken!
It was absolutely not because he couldn't see his feet when he looked down at her—her assets were indeed formidable—but simply because he wanted to take care of her. He was a benevolent master, after all.
Looking at the soft and adorable little maid dressed in the black and white outfit, the frills highlighting her innocent charm while the cut hinted at the woman beneath, Shen Anyu's gaze gradually became more intense.
Ruan Lingshan sensed the shift in the air. Her pretty face flushed slightly, a rosy hue spreading across her cheeks like dawn breaking.
She lowered her head, her fingers trembling slightly as she finished tidying his clothes. She spoke in a soft, sweet voice that was barely a whisper:
"Master, breakfast is ready. Lingshan will serve you."
Shen Anyu raised an eyebrow, his gaze deep and unfathomable as he looked at the shy little maid.
He leisurely said, "Good, then you can serve me breakfast."
They proceeded to the dining room. The table was laden with a feast—crystal dumplings, savory congee, fresh fruits, and pastries that looked like art pieces. Although it was far from Shen Anyu's own [Extraordinary Culinary Skill], it could still be considered top-tier cuisine, prepared by national banquet-level master chefs employed by the Shen family.
Shen Anyu waved his hand dismissively, dismissing the chefs and other nannies who stood at attention.
He sat comfortably in his chair, the master of his domain.
Ruan Lingshan picked up the silver chopsticks. She carefully selected a delicate shrimp dumpling, blowing on it gently to cool it, before bringing it to Shen Anyu's mouth.
However, Shen Anyu didn't open his mouth.
Instead, he swept his long arm out, pulling Ruan Lingshan directly into his embrace.
"Ah!"
She gasped softly as she was pulled onto his lap, her petite frame settling against his solid chest.
He held her there, his arm wrapped securely around her waist, and said with a teasing smile:
"This way of feeding won't do. Housekeeper He Ying should have had you look at 'The Self-Cultivation of a Maid.' You should know how to feed properly, right?"
Ruan Lingshan's delicate, fair little face immediately turned crimson, burning hot. The things Housekeeper He Ying made her read were simply too... too educational.
Not only feeding, but also playing, coaxing to sleep, waking up... the manual covered everything a master might desire. She wasn't just a maid; she was practically being trained as a personal companion!
However, Master wasn't a child who needed a nanny. On the contrary—he was a man, vibrant and demanding.
Looking at Shen Anyu's handsome face close up, feeling the overwhelming masculine aura radiating from him, Ruan Lingshan felt her heart race.
With a flushed face and trembling hands, she could only comply.
She picked up the food again, but this time... the method was different.
By the time breakfast was finished, it was already nine-thirty.
Shen Anyu looked content and pleased, a satisfied glint in his eyes. Ruan Lingshan's face was red all the way to her ears, and she dared not raise her head, burying her face in his shoulder.
Just then, a notification flashed in Shen Anyu's mind.
Through his [Nanometer Monitoring Robot], he suddenly detected a situation unfolding elsewhere in the city.
A cold, predatory smile appeared in his heart.
"I'm short on Destiny Points and was thinking of finding a lucky audience. You've come right to me. I'll play along with you…"
He gently lifted Ruan Lingshan off his lap and stood up. He looked at the soft and adorable little maid, whose eyes were still misty, and said with a warm smile:
"Lingshan, I have something to go out for. I'll be back tonight, waiting for you to tell me a story to coax me to sleep."
Ruan Lingshan's clear, deer-like beautiful eyes widened. She looked earnestly at Shen Anyu, her dedication shining through her shyness.
"Master, what story do you want to hear? Lingshan will prepare it for you in advance!"
Although she had no experience in such things, she would work very, very hard to be a good maid and make her master satisfied!
Without her master, her mother, who had late-stage uremia, would definitely not have survived. She wouldn't be living in a warm house, wearing beautiful clothes, or having hope for the future.
This was something Ruan Lingshan told herself many times a day, and her mother had also reminded her with tears in her eyes.
Shen Anyu leaned down, bringing his face close to Ruan Lingshan's ear.
At first, Ruan Lingshan felt Shen Anyu's warm breath tickling her skin, and her little face flushed deeper.
Then, she heard what Shen Anyu said.
She was instantly stunned.
"Hahaha, Lingshan, remember that."
Shen Anyu chuckled softly, the sound vibrating in her ears, then straightened up and walked out of the dining room, leaving the flustered maid behind.
It was a long while before Ruan Lingshan came back to her senses. Her pretty face was crimson, her heart pounding like a drum. She mumbled with her lips, but couldn't utter a single word, only feeling her little face burning with a mix of embarrassment and anticipation.
[Location: Modu University - Music Department]
The morning sun bathed the campus in golden light, but in front of the Music Department teaching building, the scene was painted in red.
It had become a sea of flowers.
Countless red roses, at least tens of thousands of them, were arranged into a massive heart shape that dominated the plaza.
Inside the red heart, white roses spelled out a line in bold contrast: "To Liu Mi, the most beautiful campus belle in my heart!"
Qi Fan, the Child of Destiny who possessed the [Licking Dog Gold Cashback System], stood amidst this floral extravagance.
He was wearing a flashy white designer suit that screamed "new money," a limited edition Rolex watch glinting on his wrist. He leaned against the hood of a top-of-the-line Maybach, crossing his legs and looking spirited.
He was waiting for Liu Mi to come out of the teaching building.
He had done his homework. He knew Liu Mi would finish class soon, and he had arranged this grand display specifically for this moment.
Among Modu University's three famous campus belles, the hierarchy was clear to him.
Su Hongmian was from the Economics Department—cold and unreachable.
Jiang Linlin was from the Fine Arts Department—quiet and artistic.
And Liu Mi was from the Music Department. She was skilled in singing and dancing, multi-talented, and possessed a natural charisma. Her song and dance performances at campus galas captivated countless people, making her the star of the university.
It could be said that among the three campus belles, she had the highest popularity and the most admirers. But no one, absolutely no one, had succeeded in winning her over.
Qi Fan, however, was extremely confident.
Why shouldn't he be? He was a man with a System. He was a true tycoon in the making, the future richest man in Modu, the richest man in Yanxia, perhaps even the richest man in the world!
With a net worth destined to reach trillions, even tech giants who launched rockets would be beneath him.
With such confidence and financial power, what goddess couldn't he win over?
His previous failure with Jiang Linlin—a minor setback—didn't deter Qi Fan.
"Hmph, Jiang Linlin..." he thought dismissively. "She already has a man. I don't pick up second-hand goods."
But this time, it was different. He had to win over Liu Mi.
She was the campus belle he had secretly admired for two years, long before he got the System. She was his white moonlight, the goddess he had dreamed of countless times in his cramped dorm room.
Qi Fan had already made up his mind: no matter how many women he had in the future—a thousand, ten thousand—Liu Mi would always be the absolute main wife. The Empress of his harem.
Not only because of his secret admiration, but also because Qi Fan felt that Liu Mi's charm was unique.
Her fox-like beauty and proud figure were simply incomparable, like a nine-tailed fox spirit reincarnated to bewitch the world!
Just thinking about Liu Mi's charming fox-like eyes flickering at him made his knees weak.
At this moment, such a grand and costly display naturally attracted a crowd. The surrounding students gathered, pointing and whispering excitedly.
"Wow, look at that! Is that a Maybach S880 limited edition? It's worth over eight million!"
"Where did this rich second generation come from? Pursuing our campus belle Liu Mi?"
"Wait, I think it's Qi Fan from the Civil Engineering Department? I remember he was an orphan and received poverty assistance just two years ago. How is he so rich now? Was he faking being poor all along?"
"A rich second generation hiding his identity to pursue a goddess? Wow, a story from TV is happening right before our eyes!"
"Hmph! This Qi Fan is too much. He's so rich, driving a Maybach worth millions, yet he still competes with other poor students for poverty assistance? I wish I hadn't voted for him in the election the other day!"
"It's quite excessive. I hope Goddess Liu Mi doesn't give him a good look later and sends him away empty-handed!"
"Hard to say. It's so romantic. If he pursued me with a Maybach, I would definitely say yes."
"Heh, you can compare yourself to Goddess Liu Mi? You weigh twice as much as her. Qi Fan drives a Maybach, not a tank!"
"…"
Many Modu University students chattered and discussed, their voices a mix of envy, jealousy, and disdain.
Some were dissatisfied that Qi Fan was so rich yet still took resources meant for the poor. Some hoped he wouldn't win over campus belle Liu Mi just out of spite.
A myriad of human emotions played out in the plaza.
Just then, a sharp voice shouted over the crowd:
"Liu Mi is here!"
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