96: Chapter 96 Draw Me Another One

Before Chen Hao could celebrate, he only felt his mind go blank, and an unbearable, sharp pain rushed over him.

"Ah!"

Chen Hao clutched his head, knocking over the dining table, and fell to the ground, rolling around repeatedly. The splitting headache was too painful; it was simply beyond what a human could endure.

This scene terrified Qian Zhaodi. After asking a few questions, she stumbled out to get her phone and called 120.

The sharp pain gradually weakened, and the dizziness and tinnitus slowly disappeared.

"120, hurry up and come save me!"

"I'm fine, no need to call 120."

Chen Hao got up from the ground, covered in soup from the takeout. He staggered into the living room.

"Don't pretend you're fine! Hurry to the hospital."

Qian Zhaodi was almost scared to tears, her face pale; she was truly frantic with worry.

"I really am fine."

Chen Hao snatched the phone from her hand.

"I'll be fine after a short rest."

"Is this an old problem you've always had? Is it a brain tumor or a hereditary disease?"

She chattered incessantly and even went to the bathroom to get a hot towel, placing it on Chen Hao's forehead.

The headache came fast and left fast. But speaking of which, the strategy reward from Qian Zhaodi, the 'Super Brain,' actually granted +10 Intelligence. This was something Chen Hao hadn't expected.

Qian Zhaodi asked many questions non-stop. After confirming Chen Hao was fine, she finally spoke with a hint of annoyance.

"You almost scared me to death just now! Look how dirty you are; take it off, and I'll wash it for you."

Chen Hao took off his clothes, and she threw them all into the washing machine. When she returned, she proactively sat next to Chen Hao and let him rest his head on her shoulder.

"What is wrong with you? Could it be a cerebral hemorrhage?"

"Stop guessing wildly; I'm truly fine."

"You say you're fine, but that sudden shock was too frightening."

Chen Hao leaned closer to her ear.

"You're worried about me?"

"Nonsense. You're at my place. If something happened, I wouldn't be able to explain it clearly."

"My headache comes fast and goes fast. The way to solve it is easy; I need you to love me with your body and soul."

"Hmph, I've never seen a headache like yours."

"You know what I mean."

The two looked at each other, their eyes full of affection.

Chen Hao suddenly embraced her.

In her excitement, she maintained a shred of rationality and pushed Chen Hao away, questioning him.

"Are you absolutely sure you're fine now?"

"I'm sure."

Afterward.

Qian Zhaodi lay in Chen Hao's arms, panting.

"Did you take medicine?"

"Nonsense, why would I need medicine?"

"It's been so long since I felt this good. You are the most enduring man I've ever met."

Chen Hao also noticed that ever since reaching the Qi Refining Stage and obtaining the Heart-Clearing Art, he seemed to have transformed into a different person. Even his stamina shocked him.

This was good; at least the evaluation for 'Kidney Deficiency'... Damn, why did it change to this!

The system's evaluation had changed to: 'Tumbler' (or 'Unstoppable Force').

Just as the two were still wanting more, Chen Hao's phone buzzed. He picked it up and saw it was a call from Zhang Menglu.

He made a shushing gesture and answered the call.

"I'm outside discussing business, negotiating cooperation with Qian Zhaodi, looking for financing. You eat something first, okay? Bye."

As soon as he hung up, Sun Nana called again.

The voice on the other end was a bit noisy, with loud, chaotic music playing.

"Brother Hao, I finished everything you told me to discuss. The content has been fully contracted out. They said they want to cooperate with your trainees, and they will provide the filming funds."

Chen Hao questioned her.

"Where are you? Why is it so loud?"

"I'm at a nightclub."

"Don't drink too much. I have other things tonight and can't accompany you. Take care of yourself."

"Don't worry, I'm not a child anymore."

After hanging up, Qian Zhaodi said with annoyance.

"You're quite busy. Is it okay if you don't come back tonight?"

Chen Hao smiled.

"The clothes aren't dry yet after being washed; I can't leave even if I wanted to."

Qian Zhaodi glanced at the time.

"It's only a little past nine; there's still plenty of time. How about you draw another picture for me? I'll be the model, draw me without clothes."

"No problem."

And so, Chen Hao began his second painting session, and another peerless masterpiece was about to emerge.

...

Meanwhile, the story splits into two threads.

After discussing business all afternoon, Sun Nana was treated to dinner by the Second Generation Rich, followed by going to a nightclub.

Because Chen Hao wasn't there, she used the excuse of having work the next day and refused to touch any alcohol.

Also, after interacting with her all day, the Second Generation Rich had been completely won over by her, even changing his form of address from 'President Sun' to 'Sister Na'.

Sun Nana was self-aware and also feared being unsafe alone. After calling Chen Hao, she announced she needed to go back.

Young Master Xiao and Young Master Li escorted Sun Nana back to her hotel, the same one she was staying at previously. However, Young Master Xiao was generous and directly booked her a top-floor VIP Presidential Suite, free of charge, for as long as she wished to stay.

After sending the two men away, Sun Nana took several photos in the suite and sent them all to Chen Hao to show off, also telling him she wanted to experience passionate romance with him in the suite.

...

Because Chen Hao was painting, his phone kept buzzing, and he didn't have time to look. However, Qian Zhaodi, who was posing as the nude model, noticed the clues through the snippets of text displayed on the screen.

"Say, besides Zhang Menglu, how many women do you actually have?"

Chen Hao didn't pay much attention, asking while painting.

"Do I count?"

"Of course."

Chen Hao actually counted on his fingers.

"Roughly nine."

He was referring to the targets already bound to him—posturing, not necessarily all of whom he had been intimate with, but all were included in his calculation.

"I'll knock you down! Juggling that many boats at once?"

"Qian Zhaodi's Favorability -20, Current Favorability 80"

This was also intentional on Chen Hao's part. After all, he was used to it; once favorability hit a hundred, if he didn't lose some, how would he earn special rewards?

Especially for a rare reward like Qian Zhaodi's; although it hurt a bit, gaining intelligence made it bearable with gritted teeth.

"Is it a bit late for you to realize this now?"

Chen Hao said while painting.

"I didn't actively pursue these women. Most of them, like you, actively threw themselves at me. As a man, why would I refuse what's delivered to my door?"

Qian Zhaodi thought about it seriously and found that what he said did make some sense.

A man like Chen Hao was rarer than a giant panda. If he were also faithful in love, he would be the epitome of a perfect man.

Such a man only existed in dreams; he simply didn't exist in the world.

"It must be our fault as women, then."

Chen Hao happened to stop his brush.

"It's finished. Come take a look."

Qian Zhaodi got up and walked to the easel, feeling a sense of being awestruck once again.

It was stunningly beautiful!

The lines, composition, design, and light and shadow—every stroke was of master-level quality.

This was another undeniable peerless masterpiece.

For others, they might not grasp the significance, but for someone studying fine arts, a portrait like this, barring any accident, was absolutely something that could secure lasting fame.

For example, the Mona Lisa became famous throughout history because Da Vinci painted her portrait.

Qian Zhaodi felt the same way at this moment; she too might become known to the world because of this painting, just like the Mona Lisa.

"Ding"

"Qian Zhaodi's Favorability detected at 100."

"Rare Reward has been issued."

It hit a hundred so quickly! It was too fast; Chen Hao hadn't even prepared himself before the splitting headache struck again.