I'm going to take a hot spring bath!

At four in the morning, while most people were still asleep, Su Qingli lay awake in the white-roofed bedroom of the No. 6 villa at Jade Garden, staring blankly.

Yesterday, she had drunk to drown her sorrows and to shield Lu Han from excessive drinking. The "Han" character on Shen Luoyan's chest had left a deep impression on her, lingering in her mind even after sobering up, making it impossible for her to sleep.

"But who can I blame for this?"

Su Qingli muttered to herself, feeling that this wasn't something she could fault Lu Han for.

She was the one who turned their marriage into a transaction and said she didn't mind if he found women outside. She had made mistakes, giving Shen Luoyan an opportunity to get close to him.

Lu Han was a virile man, and Shen Luoyan was undeniably attractive, actively pursuing him. It would be strange if he didn't fall for her.

Lost in thought, she only got out of bed when her phone alarm rang at five.

Wearing her pajamas, she walked into the bathroom and looked at herself in the mirror, silently making a resolution.

Giving up on Lu Han was not an option. Not only because she had genuinely fallen in love with him after twenty years but also because she couldn't bear to lose to Shen Luoyan.

After washing up, Su Qingli started packing her bags. Because of the engagement, she had taken three days off and had already arranged with Lu Han to relax at Lin Qingyu's newly opened hot spring hotel.

She had been looking forward to spending so much time alone with her "dog man" for days.

After breakfast, she carefully groomed herself. Around eight o'clock, she received a WeChat message from Lu Han. Picking up her suitcase, she found him waiting outside.

"You drank so much yesterday; are you okay?" Lu Han greeted her, taking her suitcase, which was surprisingly light.

"Do you even care about me?"

Su Qingli pouted, thinking about how he should have called or sent a message last night if he really cared.

"I thought you'd sleep until morning," Lu Han scratched his nose, making a lame excuse.

In fact, he had gone to bed right after drinking the hangover soup prepared by Xue Xue and hadn't given it much thought.

Su Qingli snorted, though not truly upset, and got into the car.

Not long after leaving Jade Garden, she couldn't help but ask, "I heard... Lu Ming fell from Chanson Hotel yesterday?"

She had just learned about it from her parents during breakfast. Her first reaction was that he deserved it.

Su Qingli hadn't forgotten how Chang Yuzhou had acted arrogantly during the toast, clearly orchestrated by Lu Ming. It was her engagement banquet, and being disrupted naturally made her unhappy.

Moreover, she had never liked Lu Ming, especially since he targeted her beloved man.

"Yeah, he drank too much and lost his balance," Lu Han said nonchalantly. "His legs were badly injured, but with proper rehabilitation, he should be able to walk normally."

"Tch, lucky him," Su Qingli sneered, unaware that Lu Han was the culprit. She wished Lu Ming had died instead.

They continued chatting as they drove, arriving at the hot spring hotel about two hours later. The hotel was named Yu Shui Peng Lai, which sounded beautiful.

Su Qingli called Lin Qingyu, and soon a woman in a qipao came out to greet them. She was quite attractive, especially when walking, revealing glimpses of her thighs through the side slits.

Lu Han, being a normal man, couldn't help but glance a few times.

This did not escape Su Qingli's notice, and she couldn't help but hum sarcastically. Those legs were nowhere near as good as hers; what was there to look at?

The woman in the qipao introduced herself as the hotel manager and personally escorted them to check-in.

Lu Han had intended to book two rooms, but Su Qingli preemptively said, "One large suite, the best one."

No need to be polite with a close friend, especially since it was Lin Qingyu's own hotel. However, despite being willing to share a room with Lu Han, she shyly whispered, "Don't forget we're engaged. If my friend finds out we booked separate rooms, she'd laugh at me."

Lu Han thought it made sense but felt Su Qingli was overly concerned about appearances.

He didn't consider himself a chaste person like Liu Xiahui; what if he couldn't control himself?

Actually, without Su Qingli needing to explain, Lin Qingyu had already arranged a presidential suite for them. The room number, 8888, was considered very auspicious, especially given the current financial crisis facing the Su Group.

Once inside the room, Su Qingli took out a small device from her suitcase.

"I'll check for hidden cameras first," she explained casually to Lu Han, who looked puzzled.

While she trusted Lin Qingyu, she didn't trust the staff. She didn't want to end up on some unknown website for others to watch.

Being cautious was always wise when traveling.

After thoroughly checking and confirming everything was fine, Su Qingli took out her swimsuit.

"Don't peek!" she warned Lu Han, blushing as she went into the bathroom.

The frosted glass obscured the view, but Su Qingli's heart still raced. She could faintly see shadows, making her feel as if she was changing in front of Lu Han.

Nonetheless, she quickly changed into her pink one-piece swimsuit, which was relatively conservative but very flattering. 

It accentuated all the right curves, especially with the short skirt design over the safety briefs. Looking at her long, slender legs, she realized this was the first time Lu Han would see her without stockings or pants. Surely, he would be more captivated, wouldn't he?

Su Qingli had also prepared a three-piece swimsuit, something she had never worn before. But this was reserved for private use in the suite's private hot spring, to surprise Lu Han later.

Admitting she was spurred by Shen Luoyan's provocations, Su Qingli knew she needed to take action. Lu Han had only touched her legs voluntarily, otherwise, she had to prompt him. This reserved behavior wasn't working.

So, she decided to seduce him. She was mentally prepared; if Lu Han showed any interest, she would reciprocate.

However, she planned to do it half-heartedly, playing hard to get. Once things escalated, the prenuptial agreement wouldn't matter anymore. She would have a reason to cling to Lu Han, making it impossible for him to deny their relationship.

Taking a deep breath, Su Qingli pushed open the bathroom door.

Outside, Lu Han had already changed into his swimming trunks. But when she saw him, she gasped and covered her mouth.

What were those scars on his body?!!

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