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"Hehe... You'd better ask Fiona Tang about that!" Howard Tiger said.
"Oh, here's what happened. On the night you and Master Wuxiang were having your magical showdown, I was with a special forces unit from the Southern Military District, doing nighttime training near the outskirts of Nanming City. When you two started fighting, the evil energy shot up from Bamboo Dragon Mountain, thunder rolled, and the weather went wild for nearly ten kilometers around. It was quite a commotion, so I rushed over. By the time I got there, Yvonne Hu and some villagers had already rescued you and brought you back to Ridgeview Country Estate."
You were out cold, totally drained, and worst of all, your meridians were seriously messed up. If you hadn't gotten help in time, most of your hard-earned powers would've been toast. Just then, your phone rang—Lilian Grace was calling, but Yvonne Hu picked up. She's not exactly subtle, so she told Lilian everything. Turns out Lilian was nearby and owns a private house not far from our military camp, and Howard Tiger was there too. To get you the best help, I suggested we bring you here." Fiona Tang quickly explained.
"Hehe, kid, if Fiona hadn't found you when she did, and if I hadn't been at the Southern Military District, she wouldn't have begged me to help. I used a super rare 'Nine-turn Heart Protection Pill' to save your hide! Otherwise, you'd have lost at least half your cultivation! Gotta admit, you're one lucky dog! Hehe... Fiona's been coming to see you every single day. Looks like she's got a real soft spot for you!" Howard Tiger said, winking at Fiona.
Fiona Tang's cheeks flushed. She stood up and said to Shawn Young, "Alright, Shawn, just chill here and get some rest! Once you're back on your feet, you can head back to school. I'll leave you to it..."
With that, she shot Howard Tiger a glare and hurried out of the room.
Once Fiona Tang left, Howard Tiger squinted and grinned, "Haha... Fiona's got thin skin. Looks like I hit a nerve, so she bolted. Hehe... Kid, you're something else! That weird aura you've got must be catnip for the ladies! Tsk tsk..."
"Uh... Mr. Tiger, come on, it's not as crazy as you say!" Shawn Young protested, his face burning from Howard Tiger's teasing.
Just then, two gorgeous girls walked in from the doorway—Lilian Grace and Yvonne Hu, the campus queens. Each carried steaming bowls of chicken soup, bird's nest porridge, and other tasty, nourishing treats.
Howard Tiger saw this and leaned in, whispering to Shawn Young with a sly grin, "Told you, buddy! You've got that playboy vibe—no denying it. Anyway, I've got stuff to take care of, so I'm heading out. As for that bastard Wuxiang, I'll fill you in next time. Catch you later!"
Before Shawn could say anything, Howard Tiger gave him a knowing wink, clapped him on the shoulder, then turned to the two girls, nodded, and strode out of the room.
Once Howard Tiger left, Lilian Grace walked over with the steaming bowl of chicken soup. "Come on, drink up! This is free-range chicken from Uncle Cai's farm—it's best when it's hot. Here—"
As she spoke, Lilian sat down beside Shawn, scooped up some soup, and fed it to him herself. Shawn obediently opened his mouth and took a sip, instantly savoring the delicious flavor. "Wow, this chicken soup is really something..." he praised.
"Hehe... My little sister Jeannie taught me how to make it. This is actually my first time cooking chicken soup!" Lilian beamed at Shawn, delighted by his compliment.
"Oh! First time and you nailed it, Lilian. You've definitely got a talent for cooking!" Shawn said sincerely.
"Here, have some more if you like—it'll help you recover," Lilian said, sitting by the bed and gently feeding Shawn, looking every bit the doting wife. Her movements were so tender, Shawn couldn't help but imagine her as his real partner.
Yvonne Hu watched the scene, feeling a pang of jealousy and mixed emotions. She bit her lip, set the bowl of bird's nest porridge on the bedside table, and softly told Shawn, "Make sure you drink this porridge later too—it's good for you. You two carry on... I, uh, need to get back to school..."
With a wounded look, Yvonne shot Shawn a glance before hurrying out. Shawn wanted to call her back, but seeing Lilian so enthusiastically feeding him, he decided against it.
But as soon as Yvonne left, Lilian slipped out after her, watched her dash downstairs and hop into Uncle Zhang's waiting car, and only after the car left did she lock the door, finish feeding Shawn the soup, and ask, "So... feeling better now?"
After finishing the soup, Shawn felt his strength returning and nodded. "Yeah, I'm feeling way better. Thanks for feeding me, Lilian—having the campus queen serve me, that's a whole new level!" he joked.
Lilian rolled her eyes, but her cheeks turned rosy. She whispered, "You know what? I did that on purpose..."
"Uh... On purpose? Why?" Shawn was clueless about the drama between women.
"Seriously... You mean you didn't notice? Yvonne—she really likes you!" Lilian said, rolling her eyes.
"Oh... I guess I kinda noticed. I mean, I did save her, after all..." Shawn said, a bit sheepishly.
Lilian shook her head. "That's not the only reason... There's more to it, and you know it!"
"More to it? Lilian, what are you talking about? I haven't even known Yvonne that long..." Shawn protested, sounding even more flustered.
"Oh, really? I haven't known you that long either, but you've already taken advantage of me! And Yvonne—she was practically naked when you saved her. With your dirty mind, don't tell me you didn't think about her! Hmph..." Lilian's cheeks turned crimson as she teased him, her tone both jealous and flirty.
"Hey, that was a special situation! Lilian, don't get the wrong idea..." Shawn insisted, refusing to admit anything.
"Oh, I'm imagining things? Fine, let me ask you—do you like me, or Yvonne? Or maybe you like us both?! Honestly, we both want to know!" Lilian looked at Shawn seriously.
"I... I..." Shawn stammered, secretly wishing he could have both of them! But of course, he wouldn't dare say that to Lilian—not now, anyway. If he upset her, he'd lose his chance with her for good!
"Hmph, look at you hesitating—I knew it! You've definitely got a thing for Yvonne, too. I mean, she's gorgeous, has an amazing figure, and is basically perfect. If I were a guy, I'd like her too! Guess... I lost this round..." Lilian said, her voice thick with jealousy, casting Shawn a mournful look before turning to leave.
"Hey, Lilian, don't be like that! Listen to me—" Shawn quickly grabbed her wrist, panic rising. He had a strong feeling that if Lilian walked out now, he'd lose her for good. No way was he letting that happen!
"What else is there to say? You may not have admitted it, but your attitude just now made it obvious what you're thinking! Isn't that right?" Lilian stopped, turned, and replied coldly.