Since we've been intimate

Nie Ruoyun lay naked before Shen Yingnian.

In most novels, this scene would be described with flowery prose – skin like jade, a body sculpted by the heavens.

But Shen Yingnian, lacking such eloquence, could only think, Wow.

Nie Ruoyun's body also emitted a delicate, natural fragrance, far superior to any perfume.

She truly was a heroine, the best of the best.

The effects of the drug still coursed through Shen Yingnian's veins, making him feel like he was on fire. He did exactly what his body urged him to do…

In typical novels, the heroine being violated by the villain is a major point of contention for readers.

Had Shen Yingnian read this plot, he would have been furious with the author.

Just like when he had seen the scene with the dragon knight in "The Return of the Condor Heroes" as a child, tears had streamed down his face.

But now, reborn as the villain, instead of watching the heroine end up with the protagonist, he decided to take matters into his own hands.

Who said the heroine could only belong to the protagonist?

Besides, this Nie Ruoyun seemed to possess some kind of Xuanxiang spiritual body.

According to the author, this body not only aided cultivation but also provided a strong support effect.

In the original novel's bloody plot, Xiao Chen's cultivation had increased after sleeping with Nie Ruoyun.

However, Shen Yingnian currently lacked any cultivation base, so sleeping with her seemed pointless in that regard.

But no matter. He had the system, and plenty of opportunities to level up.

So, he decided to cross that bridge when he came to it.

…

When Nie Ruoyun finally opened her heavy eyelids, she stared at the ceiling in confusion.

Then, her memory returned, and she sat up, eyes wide with alarm, the quilt slipping precariously.

"Ah!"

Nie Ruoyun screamed, clutching the quilt to her body.

"Need to cover up? I've already seen everything," a teasing voice said.

Nie Ruoyun trembled, turning her head to see the man beside her.

Their eyes met. It was the last person she wanted to see.

"Ah!"

Nie Ruoyun screamed again, shrinking back against the headboard.

"Careful, you'll fall," Shen Yingnian said, reaching out to steady her.

Nie Ruoyun froze, then exploded.

"Ah!"

With a third scream, she began hitting Shen Yingnian, tears streaming down her face.

Shen Yingnian grabbed her wrists, restraining her. "If you keep this up, I'll throw you outside naked!" he warned.

The threat worked. Nie Ruoyun stopped hitting him, but continued to sob.

Seeing her tears, Shen Yingnian felt a pang of guilt, but he knew he couldn't afford to soften.

Besides, in her eyes, he was already a villain. Pretending to be a good person now would be pointless.

"Miss Nie, what's done is done. It's best to accept reality," he said with a smirk.

Her eyes filled with tears and resentment, Nie Ruoyun said through gritted teeth, "Shen Yingnian! You bastard! I… I won't let this go!"

This was typical of Nie Ruoyun.

Despite her gentle name, she was a strong, independent woman who ran her own beauty products company.

Shen Yingnian raised an eyebrow. "Still not convinced? Feel like you got a raw deal? You're right, I tricked you. To be fair, I'll lie down and let you have your way with me now," he offered.

Nie Ruoyun's face flushed crimson. "You're shameless!" she hissed.

"Thank you for the compliment," Shen Yingnian replied. He leaned close to her ear. "You know, when you called me shameless, it sounded almost like flirting."

The blush spread down her neck and ears. She pushed him away, grabbed the quilt, and retreated to the corner of the room.

Then, she saw the bloodstains on the bedsheet, and fresh tears welled up.

Shen Yingnian, still naked, picked up the e-cigarette from the nightstand and took a drag.

After a moment of silence, he exhaled a puff of smoke. "Now that what's happened has happened, let's talk business."

Nie Ruoyun glared at him, her eyes filled with hatred. "What is there to talk about? Do you think you can pay me off so I won't call the police?"

"How could I be so crass?" Shen Yingnian said solemnly. "Miss Nie, what we shared was love, not money. Besides, if I gave you money, our relationship would become… well, you know."

"Ugh!" Nie Ruoyun spat. "I hate you! I could kill you!"

"Killing me won't solve anything. Do you think it'll just erase what happened?" Shen Yingnian sneered. "And if you kill me, you'll ruin your own life. It's not worth it."

Nie Ruoyun felt defeated. She wanted to kill him, but she couldn't bring herself to do it, especially thinking of her family.

After another long silence, she got up, intending to grab her clothes and escape.

"If you leave before we've talked things through, I'll go to your company and discuss this further. I can't guarantee I'll keep today's events private," Shen Yingnian threatened.

He also had a backup plan. If she went to the police, he would knock her unconscious, put her in the storage ring, and… well, she didn't want to think about that.

Nie Ruoyun froze. She looked at him, her lip bleeding from being bitten. "What do you want?" she whispered.

"It's simple. A deal," Shen Yingnian said, seizing the opportunity. "Since we've been intimate, and since I'm a responsible man, from today onwards, you're my girlfriend."