16: Chapter 16 has a hot spring pool, would you like to take a soak?

The blood mist gradually dissipated, and a faint light appeared on the horizon; this was the first time light had appeared in Hangzhou since the apocalypse descended.

"It seems that there shouldn't be any large-scale Strange Monsters for a short time! Clean up, let's go back to the Villa!"

Lin Zhou withdrew his gaze and then spoke slowly.

"Phew... finally I can breathe a sigh of relief and properly relax!"

Professor Su Qinghan let out a heavy breath and couldn't help but say.

However, the slight flush on her pretty face showed that her heart was still immersed in the few words Jiang Wanxing had just said.

"Professor Su, how do you want to relax? Actually, I have a very easy way to relax, you will definitely like it."

Jiang Wanxing said with a smile.

"What method?"

Professor Su Qinghan asked curiously.

Jiang Wanxing smiled, then whispered a few words directly into Professor Su Qinghan's ear.

The next second, one could clearly see Professor Su Qinghan's pretty face flush to the extreme.

This scene made Lin Zhou unable to help but feel amused.

This girl, she's probably trying to drag Professor Su Qinghan into this, right?

After all, doing this kind of thing, for them, only has benefits and no drawbacks.

It can significantly improve their strength, giving them a greater chance of surviving.

Obviously... Jiang Wanxing has already grasped this point.

[Detected that Professor Su Qinghan has increased her favorability towards the host, favorability +5, current favorability 60.]

Hearing the system's prompt, Lin Zhou couldn't help but be amused.

This woman is shy, yet she actually increased her favorability?

This feeling is really great.

In this way, with Jiang Wanxing around, the favorability of these two women towards him will definitely be easier to increase.

"Stop messing around, let's deal with the corpses of the Strange Monsters outside first, so as not to breed mutations."

Seeing the increasingly shy Professor Su Qinghan, he smiled and then spoke to break the quiet atmosphere.

"Lin Zhou is right, we must deal with these corpses first."

After speaking, Professor Su Qinghan immediately changed her position, raised her hand to condense several Ice Spikes, and shot them towards the corpses of the Rotten Claw Monster on the ground.

She successfully diverted her attention.

The Ice Spikes pierced through the corpses, instantly freezing the lingering foul odor.

Qin Lan was not idle either; she took out a military dagger and crouched down to deal with the corpses of the Iron-Spine Wolf.

That scene made Lin Zhou suddenly unable to look away.

Qin Lan's profile was sharp and distinct under the faint light, and sweat droplets on her forehead slid down her jawline, adding a touch of unique charm.

This made his heart stir, and he stepped forward to take the dagger from Qin Lan's hand.

His fingertips inadvertently touched the back of Qin Lan's hand, and her delicate body visibly stiffened.

Qin Lan subconsciously looked up, just in time to meet his gentle eyes, which made her pretty face flush instantly.

Her cold and sharp personality meant she rarely had such thoughts.

To be precise, she never had them before.

But after meeting Lin Zhou, her heart rate accelerated frequently.

"Let a man do this kind of work, you go rest for a while." Lin Zhou smiled gently, and while speaking, his movements were very nimble.

Qin Lan opened her mouth, wanting to say she wasn't tired, but found her throat tight, so she could only silently step back, her gaze falling on his back.

It was mainly because it was the first time she had been cared for by a man, and coupled with Lin Zhou's voice, which was so gentle it made her heart tremble, she couldn't bring herself to refuse at all.

Watching Lin Zhou skillfully deal with the corpses, the image of him rushing out to fight the Bone-Armored Giant Bear flashed through her mind.

That lightning-fast figure made her heartbeat inexplicably accelerate.

The line of defense in her heart called "arrogance" was quietly loosening.

Jiang Wanxing leaned against the black iron gate, watching the interaction between Lin Zhou and Qin Lan, a knowing smile curling on her lips.

She walked to Professor Su Qinghan's side, gently took her arm, and said in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"Professor Su, look at Sister Qin Lan, her eyes are glued to Hubby."

Professor Su Qinghan followed her gaze and happened to meet Qin Lan's eyes looking at Lin Zhou.

That look... seemed a bit similar to hers...

This made Professor Su Qinghan's heart tremble, she lowered her head to look at her fingertips, and images of intimacy with Lin Zhou flashed through her mind, her cheeks flushing again.

[Detected that Professor Su Qinghan is harboring fantasies about the host, favorability +5, current favorability 65!]

[Detected that Qin Lan is developing secret feelings for the host, favorability +10, current favorability 55!]

The system's prompts rang out one after another in Lin Zhou's mind, the smile on his lips deepened, and his movements slowed down a bit.

He deliberately turned to the side so that Qin Lan could see his profile while he dealt with the corpses, his fingertips moving with a deliberate crispness.

And this action made Qin Lan's heart beat faster and faster as she watched.

She hurriedly averted her gaze, looking at the blood mist in the distance, but found that her gaze always drifted back to him uncontrollably.

After dealing with all the corpses, the four returned to the Villa, the black iron gate slowly closed, isolating the darkness and danger outside.

The warm light in the Villa shone on the four of them, and the air was filled with a faint fragrance, as if it were two different worlds from the blood and slaughter outside.

Jiang Wanxing was the first to walk to the sofa and sit down, patted the spot beside her, and beckoned to Lin Zhou:

"Hubby, come sit here, let me knead your shoulders."

Lin Zhou walked over and sat down, Jiang Wanxing's small hands landing on his shoulders.

The strength was gentle, and the warmth of her fingertips transmitted through his clothes.

Professor Su Qinghan walked to the water dispenser, poured a glass of water for each of the four, and handed them to Lin Zhou and Qin Lan.

When she handed the water cup to Lin Zhou, her fingertips gently touched his palm.

Both of them paused at the same time, Professor Su Qinghan hurriedly retracted her hand, her pretty face flushing a bit more.

Qin Lan took the water cup, and her fingertips touched the warmth of the cup wall, and her heart warmed up as well.

She sat on the single sofa, watching the intimacy between Lin Zhou and Jiang Wanxing, and then looked at the shy Professor Su Qinghan with her head bowed, a trace of envy actually arising in her heart.

"Everyone worked hard today, especially Qin Lan, your sniper rifle usage was too accurate."

Lin Zhou took the water cup, took a sip, and his gaze fell on Qin Lan.

Being praised by name by Lin Zhou, Qin Lan's cheeks flushed slightly, her ears also felt hot, and she said in a low voice:

"It's all because the bullets you gave were good."

"It's your marksmanship that's good, someone else might not be able to hit so accurately." Lin Zhou said with a smile.

This made Qin Lan's heartbeat accelerate again, she lowered her head to drink water, and didn't dare to look at everyone anymore.

Jiang Wanxing was kneading his shoulders, watching Qin Lan's appearance, and secretly laughed, the strength in her hands lightening a bit more.

She leaned into his ear and whispered:

"Hubby, look at Sister Qin Lan, she's shy. Do you want to strike while the iron is hot and capture her too?"

Feeling the hot air blown by Jiang Wanxing in his ear, Lin Zhou's ears felt slightly itchy.

He turned his head to look at Jiang Wanxing: "School Beauty Jiang, you've become bad now, huh?"

Jiang Wanxing stuck out her tongue cutely.

However, her fingertips were gently drawing circles on his shoulders, and that itchy and tingling feeling made Lin Zhou's heart tighten.

This woman, she's too good at flirting!

If it weren't for considering that Jiang Wanxing's body might not be able to handle it, he really would have wanted to go rub Jiang Wanxing's back...

Professor Su Qinghan sat on the side, listening to their whispers.

Her heart was pounding, both expectant and nervous.

Her fingers were unconsciously twisting the corner of her clothes, and images of herself being cared for by Lin Zhou flashed through her mind.

[Detected that Professor Su Qinghan's anticipation for the host is maxed out, favorability +5, current favorability 70!]

[Detected that Qin Lan is extremely shy towards the host, favorability +5, current favorability 60!]

Hearing the system's prompt, Lin Zhou grinned, knowing the time was about right.

He raised his hand to hold Jiang Wanxing's hand, squeezed it gently, then looked at Professor Su Qinghan and Qin Lan, and said:

"The Villa has unlocked an Intermediate Medical Room, which contains a Hot Spring. Do you want to go take a soak and relax your bodies?"