Seeing the pitch-black room and hearing the familiar, even breathing from the bed, Ye Chen finally let out a sigh of relief.
He tiptoed into the room, not daring to even breathe loudly, afraid of waking the little ancestor on the bed.
Finally reaching the bedside, he quietly took off his outer clothes, climbed onto the bed, and eagerly stretched out his hands, carefully groping under the blanket that carried the scent of a young girl.
However, the familiar softness and warmth were nowhere to be found. All he touched was a somewhat cold, square box, endlessly playing that familiar breathing sound.
Oh no! Herta, you set me up! The moment he twisted and turned to roll off the bed, a crisp snap of fingers sounded behind him, and the entire room suddenly lit up.
"Well, well, look who's back?" Ye Chen whirled around to see Herta leaning against the doorframe, wearing the sheer nightgown he had carefully chosen for her. The curves beneath the expensive silk were faintly visible, the half-covered pale peaks seemed ready to burst forth, and her black-stockinged legs were utterly captivating, sending Ye Chen's imagination into overdrive.
With such a wife at home, wolfberries won't save you! What's that saying again? For a man, sometimes wearing something is more tempting than wearing nothing at all! Herta's foundation was already excellent; with just a little embellishment, she became a living, breathing succubus.
With such a wife at home, wolfberries won't save you! Ye Chen swallowed hard. But now wasn't the time. He tried his best to suppress his burgeoning desire, and the blood that had rushed downward began to slowly flow back.
"Ta... Ta-bao..."
"Little Ye, you finally remember to come home?"
Herta slowly walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, looking up at the man before her.
Faced with this reproachful tone, Ye Chen could only offer an awkward, sheepish grin, inwardly groaning in distress.
"Ta... Ta-bao, I was out doing serious business, don't misunderstand!"
Herta wasn't that angry at first, but hearing him dare to make excuses only fueled her irritation.
Asta's secret invitation, Ruan Mei's private exchange, Fu Xuan's divination request... what kind of'serious business' is that?! The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. Herta simply activated her key-shaped Scepter and gave Ye Chen's waist a solid whack.
He wanted to open his mouth to soothe her, but before a sound could escape, a sharp pain made him stumble to the floor, clutching his waist and pleading for mercy.
"Ouch, my dear Ta-bao, you can't hit that!"
That was the very foundation of his existence in this world! If that thing stopped working, what was the point of living? Might as well jump off a cliff and start over.
Herta also felt she might have gone a bit too far. She cleared her throat softly, an idea forming. She then lifted her alluring, black-stockinged leg, using her toes to gently hook Ye Chen's chin and tilt it upward. "Oh? Then explain this to me," Herta leaned down, her eyes meeting his blue ones. "What's with the scent of wildflowers all over you?"
Oh? Interesting. The fragrance from her jade-like foot immediately wafted over, making Ye Chen's heart itch. The blood he had just barely controlled... However, Herta didn't stop there. She occasionally separated her agile toes, lightly scratching his face and neck.
Seeing Ye Chen's look of restraint, Herta was quite satisfied.
Suddenly, Ye Chen reached out and grabbed the mischievous foot, forcefully pushing it—and her—onto the bed.
"Ah—!"
With a delicate cry of surprise, Ye Chen took the opportunity to rise, straddling her waist, pinning her down like the Five Finger Mountain.
Little Ye? What 'Little Ye'? Today, I'll show you whether I'm 'Little Ye' or not! Without waiting for a reaction, one hand climbed towards the rather substantial, warm, soft peaks, while the other trailed downward, gently brushing aside the obstructive clouds. A single touch was enough to form a stream.
"Mmm..."
Under Ye Chen's fierce assault, Herta completely lost her earlier imposing manner. Red clouds drifted across her face.
Like the most experienced explorer, he sometimes scaled hills, sometimes probed caves, always knowing where the scenery was most unique.
Damn it, even after giving it his all, he still couldn't achieve victory?! Just as he was about to reach the summit, Ye Chen suddenly withdrew both hands, even shaking the nectar from his right hand with interest, bringing it to his nose for a sniff.
"Hmm...! National Cellar!"
Ye Chen nodded in satisfaction, which only infuriated Herta. He knew perfectly well she had been just one step away!
"You... Mmph!"
Before the girl's complaint could fully form, Ye Chen suddenly leaned close again, capturing those tempting vermilion lips. Two red fish swam wantonly between their teeth.
While enjoying himself, Ye Chen suddenly opened his eyes. Herta's fair, delicate face filled his vision.
After a long while, they separated. Ye Chen wiped the wetness from the corner of his mouth, a wicked smile playing on his lips.
"Time for the main course, Ta-bao~"
Another snap of fingers, and the room plunged back into darkness.
Deprived of her senses, Herta became even more sensitive. Her mind went completely blank, allowing herself to be manipulated, sinking into that gentle embrace.
A sleepless night.
It wasn't until the morning sun shone through the gap in the curtains that Herta, finally satisfied, fell into a deep sleep.
Ye Chen let out a heavy yawn, blinked his eyes, and a virtual system interface suddenly popped up before him.
A blue light scanned his pupils, and the lock icon on the interface opened.
[Authentication passed. [Wall-Breaker] system loading...]
[Welcome, [Wall-Breaker] Ye Chen.]
Immediately after, the system displayed several more lines.
[Hidden Task #15: Spend an anniversary night without sleep with Herta. Completed.]
[Herta: [SSR·Yearly Vow], collected.]
Wow, actually triggered a hidden task and got a gold! Looking at the Aha-faced Herta photo on the Light Cone pattern, Ye Chen nodded with satisfaction.
To collect this, he had toiled diligently for an entire night! He was infinitely grateful that Herta hadn't slept last night; otherwise, he would have had to wait a full year to complete it.
He lightly swiped away the pop-up window, revealing the full interface.
In the center of the light blue screen, countless spherical icons floated slowly. Some were glaringly bright, others still dim. On the spherical icons were the familiar female characters of Star Rail, each with a percentage value below. Casually tapping the [Herta: 82%] character icon, a huge list of Light Cones filled the screen, all depicting incredibly intimate scenes.
Some kneeling, some standing, some lying prone...
Of course, without exception, these were all Herta herself.
These Light Cones were differentiated by letters denoting rarity. Unfortunately, he hadn't collected a single highest-level [UR] Light Cone yet.
Rather than calling them "Light Cones," Ye Chen found it easier to understand if he called them "CGs."
As for how to collect them... The patterns on the Light Cones were indication enough.
Closing the Light Cone list, the left side of the interface was a task bar, hanging a single, lonely entry.
[Task #176: Spend the wedding night with Fu Xuan. Reward: Taro Boba Milk Tea (Aphrodisiac Blend)]
That's right. As long as he "breaks the walls" of all the beautiful girls one by one, continuously completes tasks to earn rewards, he also has a chance to collect those Light Cones that record spring nights.
—This is the otherworldly life I want, yah!! Ye Chen shouted in his heart.
Just another day in the life.
Author's Note: Spicy Rabbit Head (Starting a new book! Reiterating! Harem! QCQS! No NTR, no landmines! Pure fun! Hope you readers are willing to follow along and vote with your recommendation tickets! (O))
Chapter 2: Ruan Mei's [Reward]
Ye Chen was originally an emotional psychologist. Having witnessed all sorts of melodramatic and twisted situations in the three-dimensional world, he gradually became quiet and withdrawn.
However, what others didn't know was that, in secret, he was a fervent 2D shut-in! His greatest daily pleasure was, after work, curling up in bed, his left arm hugging a life-sized Fu Hua in white stockings body pillow, his right arm embracing a high-end limited edition Herta doll.
Until one day, as he fell into a deep sleep holding the Herta doll, the air around him suddenly began to ripple.
When he woke again, he had already crossed over into this strange inner world of Star Rail, and was bound to the [Wall-Breaker] system.
And his goal was to strive for the platinum trophy of [All Characters 100%, All Light Cones Collected]! With a wicked curl of his lips, Ye Chen clicked open each character portrait one by one, savoring his own masterpieces.
Suddenly, his gaze was caught, lingering on a Light Cone that could rank in the TOP 10.
I choose you! Tapping the Light Cone pattern lightly, a window popped up.
[Ruan Mei: [SSR·This Taste...], collected. Replay?]
Eagerly pressing the [Replay] button, Ye Chen felt a warm force field envelop him completely.
His whole body instantly went soft, allowing himself to sink into the warm blankets.
His hands now free, he instinctively turned onto his side, pressing his chest against the girl's back. He gently hooked the V-neckline and pulled it down, taking the pair of bouncing, petite white rabbits into his hands.
His eyelids grew heavier. Accompanied by the cold interface pop-up, Ye Chen drifted into a dream.
[Ruan Mei: [SSR·This Taste...], replaying...]
In the empty laboratory, a beam of cold light shone down from the ceiling.
Ruan Mei rubbed her slightly furrowed brow, feeling somewhat vexed inside.
Recent experiments on creation hadn't been going smoothly. Even after repeated calculations and verifications, the values were still off by a few points.
She was confident that her understanding of life was unparalleled for ages, difficult to surpass even across the cosmos.
But now, countless failures lay before her.
Suddenly, Ye Chen pushed the door open with a cheeky grin, irritating her even more.
"Mei-bao, I'm here!"
"How many times have I told you," Ruan Mei looked up with a hint of annoyance, "not to call me that."
"Oh come on, Herta lets me call her Ta-bao, it's not a big deal."
Herta... Ruan Mei thought of that fellow member of the Genius Society, who had recently also sunk into a gentle embrace.
"I don't know how you convinced her to join your nonsense, but with me, it's a no."
Her tone brooked no argument. She was already prepared to see him out.
Ye Chen, meanwhile, wandered around the laboratory. The cold atmosphere actually made Little Ye Chen perk up.
Suddenly, he accidentally touched the inner wall of a beaker, quickly retracting his hand and looking awkwardly at Ruan Mei. "You..."
First anger, then resignation.
"You do realize your action just now contaminated the instrument."
Ruan Mei was prepared to start over, but the analyzer screen, which should have been a sea of red lights, was now disturbingly green.
[Analysis complete. Fusion rate 99.99%.]
She stared at the screen for a long moment, then finally turned back, looking at Ye Chen with a complex expression.
"As per our prior agreement, I will give you your [reward]."
That aloof, cold scholar actually crouched down, releasing the restraint behind the fabric with a soft snap.
This was the reward.
"This is..."
As if encountering the mystery of life for the first time, Ruan Mei felt a sense of novelty towards Little Ye Chen.
She had seen plenty in academic papers, but this was... the first time holding that genuine warmth in her palm. Gently touching the rabbit's head, she lightly stroked the outer fur backward. Though inexperienced, it held a unique flavor.
Ruan Mei carefully wrapped her hand fully around the handle. The swimming fish pressed against the rabbit's head.
"Hiss—" The damp, soft warmth made Ye Chen tremble slightly, causing him to become even more erect.
Leaning her body forward, Ruan Mei took the rabbit's head into her mouth. The fish circled and teased, then slowly swallowed the entire Little Ye Chen, tasting it carefully.
"Mei-bao..."
Although it was her first time, her skill was no less than Herta's. Perhaps this was what it meant to be a genius.
Her teeth carefully avoided sensitive areas. The fish swam wantonly over Little Ye Chen, its agile tail constantly flapping, making the already sensitive Little Ye Chen even more responsive.
"Mmm—"
As it went all the way in, Ruan Mei also began to feel somewhat overwhelmed.
She had no concept of the size until Little Ye Chen kept reaching deeper, showing no signs of stopping.
Finally, it was fully inside. The feeling of being stretched open was somewhat uncomfortable, yet it brought a hint of a suffocating sensation.
So she slowly pulled back, letting it see the light of day again, repeating the process.
After an unknown amount of slurping, Little Ye Chen could no longer endure the warm embrace, trembling as it completed its eruption. Feeling that sticky flow, she held and caught much of the evidence that hadn't yet been eliminated. Like the most precise instrument analyzing, she pondered what components made up that "salty, fishy smell" she had only read about in books. "Mei-bao, that..."
Before Ye Chen could finish, the instrument seemed to have parsed the optimal answer, pouring all those components in, not letting a single drop go to waste.
"Hmm... this taste..."