"Alright, you can be the boss for a couple of days. Once you've recovered, we'll fight again! You rest over there for now. I'll make the bed."
Seeing the tired look on Xiao Chen's face, Xiao Wu had no choice but to let it go.
After all, they had plenty of time ahead of them. There would always be a chance for them to fight.
"Oh, right."
As if suddenly remembering something, a subtle glint flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes.
He then leaned slightly closer to Tang San beside him and spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear.
"Tang San, why were you so angry earlier?"
"You!"
Hearing those words, Tang San immediately flared up, opening his mouth to roar in fury.
This damned bastard had shaved his handsome hairstyle into a monk's tonsure, and now he actually had the nerve to ask why?
Was this guy even human?
If Xiao Wu weren't here, he'd definitely kill him!
"I know you're upset, but don't get worked up yet. Let me tell you a secret about Sister Xiao Wu. After you hear it, you'll understand what I mean."
"Go on."
Tang San, who was just about to explode, instantly perked up.
Anything related to Xiao Wu interested him.
"I'm only telling you this. You absolutely cannot tell anyone else. Sister Xiao Wu once said…"
"So, she thinks the monk's tonsure hairstyle is very special, different from other hairstyles, and really cool."
"If my family allowed it, I would have shaved mine long ago."
Upon hearing this, Tang San didn't believe it immediately but fell into thought.
Earlier, while he was tidying up his things, Xiao Wu had glanced his way a few times, her face breaking into a lively, innocent smile.
Most importantly, where Xiao Wu had looked was precisely at his hair!
"Whether it's true or not, I'll know once I test it!"
The gloom that was about to settle on Tang San's face vanished completely, replaced by a radiant, breezy confidence.
In the next moment, he straightened his back, puffing out his chest. The hair around his tonsure swayed as he turned toward Xiao Wu's direction, strutting like a peacock in courtship, brimming with self-assurance.
Not long after, when Xiao Wu glanced at Xiao Chen again, she happened to notice Tang San's current antics.
"Huh?"
Xiao Wu tilted her head slightly, filled with confusion.
This Tang San lost the fight and is still grinning weirdly, showing off his silly hairstyle…
Is there something wrong with his brain?
"It's actually true!"
Seeing Xiao Wu's gaze pause on his tonsure for a long moment when she looked at him, even giving him an adorable head tilt, Tang San was so excited he almost cried out.
His opinion of Xiao Chen also changed somewhat.
This follower of Xiao Wu's was actually pretty decent—nice to talk to and passable in strength. No wonder he could stay by Xiao Wu's side.
Hmm.
When he challenges Xiao Chen again in the future, he'll go easy on him. No need to kill him outright.
Just paralyze him for a while to vent today's anger.
"Done."
Seeing the change in Tang San, Xiao Chen felt a wave of amusement inwardly.
According to the system, as long as he interacted with key figures in this world, there was a chance to trigger random missions.
Clearly, Tang San, as the protagonist, was definitely included. So, he needed to maintain long-term contact with him.
The simplest methods of contact were generally two: either beat him into submission and make him a lackey, or suck up to him.
To beat him into submission, he'd need to draw the "Immunity to All Poisons" reward.
Because he clearly remembered that Tang San was a sneaky bastard who used poison!
As for sucking up?
Impossible. A transmigrator never submits!
So, he needed to find another path.
First, give Tang San a somewhat favorable impression of himself, then continuously忽悠 him until he willingly became his lackey.
That way, when he was in a bad mood, he and Xiao Wu could team up as a couple to beat Tang San.
The key was, after the beating, Tang San would still have to say, "Brother Xiao, I was wrong."
Wouldn't that be even more satisfying?
Hmm.
Now that Tang San's matter was settled.
Next, it was time to get close to Xiao Wu, increase her favorability toward him, and further enhance his physical attributes…
"Ouch."
Thinking of this, Xiao Chen suddenly relaxed his body, letting himself fall toward the ground with a pained cry.
Seeing this, Xiao Wu quickly supported him, pressing herself against him entirely, her eyes filled with worry.
The soft sensation, the comfortable gentle warmth.
This instantly lifted Xiao Chen's spirits. He didn't want to exert any effort at all, simply leaning entirely on Xiao Wu.
"Xiao Chen, where does it hurt? Tang San, look, Xiao Chen was hurt by your hidden weapon! Sneak attacking during a fight, how shameless!"
Tang San: ???
Damn it.
Where was he hurt? It was me who took the beating the whole time, okay?
Look at my face—it's already swollen like a pig's head. Even if my dad showed up now, he wouldn't recognize me!
"Xiao Wu, I'm fine. I'm just a bit exhausted."
Xiao Chen spoke with "feeble" effort.
"Sigh."
"If you can't hold on, just let me handle it. I told you I'd look after you at the academy from now on."
Seeing Xiao Chen's exhausted expression, Xiao Wu gently helped him lie down on the bed, then lay down sideways beside him, her fragrance soothing to the heart and mind.
Her slender jade-like fingers reached out, lightly poking his cheek, while her other hand pulled the soft quilt over both of them as she chided him.
However, even though Xiao Wu was scolding him with her words, her body was very honest, pressing closer to Xiao Chen to warm him.
One of her long, fair legs was left outside the quilt, sideways, lightly夹着 the soft blanket, just being a bit restless.
Sometimes it swayed idly in front of Xiao Chen to pass the time, sometimes it withdrew under the quilt to raise the temperature inside.
That unique soft sensation and the delightful visual impact made Xiao Chen feel extremely comfortable now.
Fighting Xiao Wu for boss status and then taking advantage during the fight to get close and touch her?
Why go through all that trouble.
As long as he was tired enough to lie down, Xiao Wu would come over on her own to take care of him attentively.
In fact, Xiao Wu was thinking the same thing right now.
After all, they had already agreed on this long ago.
Xiao Chen would buy things for her and give her soft quilts to use, and she would help warm his bed.
"Xiao Chen, how do you feel now? Are you cold? Should I hug you tighter?"
"Wow, such a warm quilt. Xiao Wu is so happy~"
"Ding! Xiao Wu's favorability toward the host has increased. The host's physical attribute enhancement has reached 27%..."
At one point, Xiao Wu, who was playing around with Xiao Chen, seemed to feel that the bed-warming efficiency wasn't high enough.
So, she directly called out to Tang San on the neighboring bed, who had been staring at them in a daze.
"Tang San, stop daydreaming! If you have nothing to do, come over and help!"
"Xiao Wu, I'm coming."
Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Tang San suddenly regained his spirits.
This was the first time Xiao Wu had asked him for help. He had to do it well!
"What did you call me? Xiao Chen is the boss now, I'm second, you're third. You're younger than me, so you have to call me Sister Xiao Wu!"
"Xiao Chen is very tired and doesn't have the strength to hold me tight. I can't warm the bed properly. You push him from behind! Don't let him accidentally fall off the bed. Hurry up!"
"Huh?"
"Grit grit grit…"
Seeing Xiao Wu's attentive concern for Xiao Chen while ordering him around like a boss to a lackey, Tang San clenched his teeth tightly.
After bowing his head in silence for a moment, he finally chose to gently push Xiao Chen, helping him back to the center of the bed so he could hold Xiao Wu tighter.
He didn't want to lower his head either, but he really had no choice!
It was just about raising the temperature of the quilt—pure bed-warming—but because of the angle, it looked as if Xiao Wu was doing something naughty to Xiao Chen.
His Xiao Wu was so pure and innocent. How could she possibly do something like that?
Tang San, don't let your imagination run wild.
This is the first time Xiao Wu has asked you for help. You must do it well and not make Xiao Wu angry again.
Calm down, calm down.