There was naturally a reason why Lumine could cry out freely while Paimon had no reaction at all.
Only five or six minutes after Lu Lin entered her, Lumine reached her first peak. At that moment, another system notification rang out.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the mission: In Front of Paimon. Reward: 1,000,000 Mora, 100 points, 300 EXP, Entry Trait: Turn a Deaf Ear.]
[Lumine's conquest progress has reached 100%. Reward: 1000 points, 500 EXP.]
[Turn a Deaf Ear]: The holder may actively use it twice per day to temporarily block another person's hearing. Duration depends on the target's soul strength and whether they resist.
If the target's soul is strong and they consciously resist, the duration is short. If strong but not resisting, the duration is longer.
Lu Lin had immediately given this trait to Lumine and had her use it on Paimon.
Since Paimon was deeply asleep and completely unaware, she offered no resistance. The panel showed a full three hours of hearing suppression.
Which meant—
They could do whatever they wanted.
And Paimon would hear nothing.
Lu Lin even made a bolder move.
He shifted Lumine forward until she was kneeling in front of Paimon. The golden-haired girl supported herself on the mattress, gripping the sheets tightly, while Paimon lay directly beneath her.
The bed creaked rhythmically. Her body swayed in the moonlight.
"Mm~ smells so good…" Paimon suddenly turned over, murmuring in her sleep.
Lumine froze in terror.
Only her hearing was blocked — everything else still functioned. If Paimon opened her eyes right now, it would be over.
She stared at her anxiously, her voice instinctively lowering.
Fortunately, Paimon was simply dreaming. Her eyes remained closed.
Seeing this, Lu Lin increased his movements.
Lumine's body softened further, lowering gradually until she was almost bent completely forward.
"Mm~ I'm so hungry… so fragrant… so delicious…"
Suddenly, Paimon reached out in her sleep and grabbed at her, nibbling instinctively as if biting into a soft steamed bun.
Lumine had not expected such a betrayal from her closest companion.
Combined with Lu Lin's continued rhythm behind her, the double stimulation pushed her instantly over the edge.
She braced herself on her elbows, body arched high in the moonlight, forming a perfect curve.
And as everyone knows — the higher the back lifts, the lower the front presses.
Paimon, still asleep, murmured happily, "So full…"
After Lumine recovered slightly, Lu Lin turned her onto her back and leaned down, savoring her slowly.
Mm. It really was fragrant.
The Next Morning
Lumine was shaken awake by Paimon.
"Wake up! It's almost noon! Why did you sleep so long?"
"Mmm… maybe I've just been too tired lately. I haven't slept this comfortably in a long time," Lumine muttered, quickly making an excuse as memories of last night flooded back.
The sheets had already been changed before Lu Lin left. Nothing seemed out of place.
Paimon nodded.
"The new house is so comfy! I slept great too! I even dreamed I ate a huge steamed bun — soft and big and super tasty! Lumine, should we go eat steamed buns today?"
Lumine's cheeks flushed crimson.
"Oh? Your face is so red — and really smooth and glowy!"
After being thoroughly pampered all night, of course it was glowing.
"Probably just because I slept well!" Lumine quickly escaped toward the washroom.
"Hmm? Why does it smell a little strange?" Paimon sniffed suspiciously.
"You ask too many questions! I'm going to wash up!"
She fled.
Later That Day
To avoid suspicion, Lu Lin had left after they finished, returning to Ganyu's lakeside residence to sleep.
After waking, he headed to Yuehai Pavilion to see Ganyu.
Though they saw each other daily, Cloud Retainer had been around, leaving little opportunity for intimacy.
He missed her.
Inside Yuehai Pavilion, Ganyu was already working.
Liyue had just survived a major crisis, and there were endless matters to handle. As the Qixing's secretary, she had been extremely busy.
Fortunately, thanks to Lu Lin's preparations, things remained orderly.
She exhaled softly. Today was lighter than the past few days. She had also begun training assistants to help share her burden.
Lu Lin pushed open the door.
Blue hair cascading over her shoulders, dressed in a fitted white qipao, legs crossed beneath the desk, delicate feet in elegant sandals—
She was breathtaking.
He walked over and embraced her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder.
"How's work lately?"
"It's stabilized. Not too busy anymore." The familiar warmth made her heart flutter.
"Did you miss me?"
As he spoke, his hand slipped toward her collar.
She immediately pressed it down.
"Not here… Ningguang and Hu Tao are in the city."
It had been a while since they were intimate. She wanted to — but if she lost control now, the others would feel it too. And it was daytime.
Lu Lin understood and restrained himself, instead massaging her shoulders gently.
"So? Did you miss me?"
"I did. Very much." She bit her lip softly. "Cloud Retainer is moving into her new home today. Tonight… I can return to the Serenitea Pot."
That was excellent news.
"Then tonight, I'll let you experience the big bed in the Jade Chamber."
Her cheeks turned pink.
"Oh — and Cloud Retainer wants to meet you. She's hosting dinner tonight at her new place. Will you come?"
"She wants to meet me? Does she know about us?"
"Not yet. She probably wants to talk about the Guizhong Ballista."
During the battle against Osial and Beisht, the sudden deployment of so many ballistae had shocked Cloud Retainer. Naturally, she was curious about the man who claimed to have reconstructed them.
"I'm free anyway. Might as well visit her now — maybe help her move."
"That works." Ganyu wrote down the address and handed it to him.
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